Mama Joy's

Inhabiting a Bushwick block short on dining options, this modern Southerner dishes up a small, modestly priced roster of belt-busting Dixie fare, washed down with beer, wine and cocktails; the down-home space features distressed brick walls lined with gold-framed portraits.

Southern style cooking in Bushwick. Stay tuned.

Hot mama. High-end Southern comfort, with rotating seasonal menus. Sophisticated takes, like duo of pork (belly and shoulder) over cornbread with tobacco-infused cherries. Biscuits and gravy gets a full upgrade with a side of duck confit. Rustic, low-key room with exposed brick and janky woodwork, local artists on the walls. Smart whiskey program, look for Triple Smoke, Old Pogue, and Redbreast...

New Southern food paired with great American craft beers and cocktails.