Now in roomier, buzzier digs a few blocks down Flatbush from its original location, this longtime Park Slope favorite continues to turn out "second-to-none" artisanal pizzas – now from two wood-burning ovens in back – along with "exquisite" appetizers, pastas and other "simple"-yet-sophisticated Italian dishes; the bar is bigger too, with a broader wine and cocktail list, making the perfect...
Though many swear by Grimaldi's for the borough's best pie, this Park Slope pizza shop has developed quite a following of its own. The crisp, thin-crust pizzas run the gamut from a "naked" pie with olive oil and salt to their justly talked up clam-and-garlic iteration. Many of the toppings are seasonal and locally sourced.
At first glance, this unassuming trattoria on the northern fringe of Park Slope might seem an unlikely candidate for what some glossies (most notably New York magazine) have christened the Best Restaurant in Brooklyn. Its humble vibe (butcher-block bar, stroller-heavy clientele) takes some easing into, but nibble on one of the starters and you start to realize what the fuss is about. Not only...
Franny's Restaurant Review:
Even though it’s on busy and easily dismissed Flatbush Avenue, don’t discount this Brooklyn pizzeria. Straight from the brick oven, Franny's pies lack the thick-crust, overly-topped obnoxiousness that have defined Brooklyn pizza until now. And this is a good thing. The thin-crust pizzas are served uncut (just like in Italy) and feature seasonal, organic veggies. And while the bottom of the pie...