Cake with syrup-soaked peaches at Civetta (Photograph: Virginia Rollison)
Civetta in Little Italy is a “soulless sophomore venture” from Sfoglia’s Ron and Colleen Suhanosky, which Jay Cheshes grants a mere two out of five stars. [TONY]
Williamsburg’s Sui Ren Izakaya gets three out of five stars for its booze-friendly Japanese food, though “many of the more creative small plates fell short.” [TONY]
We give four stars to Brooklyn Bowl, where the “cooking and cocktails are leagues above the competition.” [TONY] Read more »
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Asiate,
Brooklyn Bowl,
Brooklyn Star,
Civetta,
Golden Palace,
Gus and Gabriel,
Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao,
Pio Pio,
Standard Grill,
Sui Ren Izakaya,
The Critics,
Yerba Buena Perry
Water Taxi Beach Governors Island (Photo: Jeff Gurwin)
The following restaurants and bars are expected to open by July 15. Opening dates can change, so call ahead before heading out.
Lot 2 Chef Scott Bridi brings the expertise he developed as the onetime head of Gramercy Tavern’s charcuterie program to this modest Brooklyn spot. In addition to an extensive cured-meat–and-sausage menu (neck three ways comes with house-made pork and lamb coppa, as well as rillettes), Bridi will prepare a market-driven American menu with dishes featuring secondary cuts of meat, like an entrée of slow-cooked brisket, pork jowl, and lamb rib with carrots and potatoes. 687 Sixth Ave between 19th and 20th Sts, Sunset Park, Brooklyn (718-499-5623)
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