RESTAURANTS
BEST KOSHER
RESTAURANT*
MILL BASIN DELI
5823 Ave T Brooklyn
(718) 241-4910 www.millbasindeli.com
Mill Basin Deli has served classic Jewish deli
standards since 1973, its patrons surrounded by
fine art from the likes of Chagall and Erte as they
chow down on perfected kosher comfort food. Mill
Basin Deli has a wide selection of delicious kosher
cuisine, including sandwiches, wraps, burgers and
more! Come try its hot pastrami sandwich, crispy
salmon, or build your own giant burger. The most
popular item on the menu may be its overstuffed
sandwiches, which will challenge even the biggest
deli meat lover to see how much pastrami they
can handle. In a city that values delis over most
eateries, this is a truly authentic deli experience.
BEST LATIN
RESTAURANT
BOGOTA LATIN BISTRO
141 5th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 230-3805 www.bogotabistro.com
Get a spice for life Bogota Latin Bistro is open every
day for lunch and dinner and serves an awesome
brunch on weekends. This frequented eatery is
dedicated to elevating the status and awareness of
Latin food— particularly Colombian cuisine—and
culture via its food, drinks, music and hospitality.
Bogota is constantly inspired by the cuisine and
culture of Latin America, and it shows on its diverse
menus. The eatery’s signature dishes include our
many kinds of empanadas and arepas, bandeja
paisa (vegan option available!), arroz con pollo,
skirt steak and colombian breakfast. Some of its
most popular are our margaritas and mojitos (in
a variety of flavors like lulo, guava, coconut, and
more), sangritas, caipirinhas, Latin beers, and
Aguardiente, of course. Don’t miss our delicious
Colombian coffee and hot chocolate, either!
BEST LUNCH DEAL
DEFONTE’S SANDWICH SHOP
379 Columbia St Brooklyn
(718) 625-8052 www.defontesofbrooklyn.com
A Red Hook institution, Defonte’s has fed
generations of Brooklynites. Since its founding
in 1922 when Italian immigrant Nick Defonte
purchased an unassuming corner store on the
waterfront, Defonte’s has been slinging supersized
sandwiches to both locals who are regulars and
foodies who have ventured from far and wide in
search of the deli’s legendary lunches. Whether
you order roast beef, eggplant parmesan or Italian
tuna, expect a sandwich bigger and tastier than
any you’ve ever had in Brooklyn — all served by a
friendly staff who handle the lunch rush like true
professionals!
BEST MEDITERRANEAN
TANOREEN
7523 3rd Ave Brooklyn
(718) 748-5600 www.tanoreen.com
They say the Mediterranean diet is the best for
your health. For the finest Mediterranean meal in
Brooklyn, you have to get a table at Tanoreen. The
restaurant’s menu has a variety of options that will
have you feel as though you’ve been transported to
the coast of the Mediterranean Sea after you take
your first bite. From classics like hummus, kabobs
and falafel to lentil soup, fetti and baked kafta
tahini, there is a plethora of Mediterranean dishes
to sink your teeth into. The menu also has vegan
options so those consuming a plant-based diet can
also take part in enjoying the Mediterranean fare.
You will feel the love of the Mediterranean area
with every bite.
BEST MEXICAN
RESTAURANT
CHELA
408 5th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 701-1894 www.chelaparkslope.com
You don’t have to go south of the border to find
an authentic Mexican meal — just head over to
Chela! This restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy
delicious Mexican food. Chela’s streamlined menu
only has the best of the best, so you are guaranteed
to make a tasty choice that will tantalize your
taste buds each and every time you dine there.
From fresh made guacamole (with three different
spice options) and nachos to costillas tacos and
chilaquiles, there is truly something for everyone —
there are even vegan tacos for those living a plantbased
lifestyle to munch on. Be sure to swing by
and enjoy one of Chela’s cocktails while you dine!
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BEST MIDDLE EASTERN
TANOREEN
7523 3rd Ave Brooklyn
(718) 748-5600 www.tanoreen.com
Tanoreen offers an unforgettable dining experience,
serving the best Mediterranean and Middle Eastern
fare including falafel, shawarma and more. The
restaurant was the brainchild of Chef Rawia, who
after years of serving families and friends at parties,
decided to open her own restaurant offering
Palestinian and Middle Eastern food fused with
Mediterranean cuisine she experienced on her
travels. Each dish is prepared with love, as if you’re
eating right in Rawia’s home. Sample the tabbouleh
(parsley, mint, onion, bulgur, lemon-olive oil),
baked kofta tahini (finely ground lamb, onions and
parsley, potatoes, house-made tahini sauce with
rice), kebabs, rice pilaf and so much more waiting
to be eaten.
BEST ORGANIC EATERY
GOURMET KITCHEN WINE BAR
6819 3rd Ave Brooklyn
(347) 662-6821 www.gourmetfit.net
When looking for a good organic eatery where the
food tastes great and doesn’t make your wallet
light, it can be hard to find a restaurant that checks
all the boxes. Turns out, it’s all in the name at
Gourmet Fit. This Bay Ridge eatery prides itself on
serving up healthy options that feel as decadent as
your favorite cheat meal. This pint-size restaurant
has a sweet outdoor patio and an extensive menu
to match. Serving up brunch, lunch and dinner
options, Gourmet Fit specializes in burgers
featuring grass-fed beef, as well as Brazillian food
and comfort food (not to mention its great beer and
wine menu!). At Gourmet Fit, there’s something
for the whole family to enjoy — and feel good about
after!
BEST RESTAURANT
GINO’S
7414 5th Ave Brooklyn
(718) 748-1698 www.ginosbayridge.com
Anyone who’s who goes out for Italian food in
Brooklyn will tell you Gino’s is the place to make a
reservation. Better yet, this decades-old southern
Brooklyn mainstay has taken the top prize as the
Best Restaurant in Kings County. At home on
Fifth Avenue since circa-1964, this old-fashioned
Italian restaurant has changed with the times while
never sacrificing its heart and soul: evident in each
of its dishes, and in its dedicated staff. Serving
up everything from seafood and pasta to pizza,
specialty sandwhiches and full-on Italian entrees,
there’s something for everyone at Gino’s. Better
yet, at this family-owned-and-operated Italian
restaurant, everyone feels like family — and you’ll
keep coming back like you are!
BEST ROMANTIC
DINNER
THE RIVER CAFÉ
1 Water St Brooklyn
(718) 522-5200 www.rivercafe.com
When planning a special dinner in Brooklyn,
The River Café has everything you need to enjoy
the most romantic night of your life. The dining
room overlooks the Brooklyn Bridge, setting the
scene for the perfect romantic night out. The
atmosphere of the restaurant is enhanced with
flower arrangements, live music and impeccable
service by the wait staff, ensuring that the night will
go smoothly. The menu has a number of delectable
dishes that will help bring the romance level up.
Be sure to try the cafe’s dessert flight of wines and
sweets that you can share. Your romantic dinner at
the River Café will go so well, you’ll want to make it
an annual tradition.
BEST SANDWICH DEAL
ROLL-N-ROASTER
2901 Emmons Ave Brooklyn
(718) 769-6000 www.rollnroaster.com
Want some cheez on that? If you want a great deal
on a delicious sandwich, Roll-N-Roaster has been
a Brooklyn staple for over 49 years. The store’s
roast beef sandwich is the talk of the town because
it is sliced super thin and topped with all natural
gravy made straight from the drippings, and can
be topped with the “cheez” that you find on the
eatery’s cheese fries. At Roll-N-Roaster, the team is
all about preparing and serving “simply delicious”
food, further solidifying itself as the best spot in
Brooklyn to find a great sandwich. Don’t forget to
round out your order with one of Roll-N-Roaster’s
signature sides and a delicious shake.
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