Chez Oscar
The brunch crowd is large here but easygoing, like the neighborhood. Start with a fresh strawberry mimosa. Then go for the ham-and-cheese crepes as you watch the neighborhood pass by. (718) 852-6250; 211 DeKalb Avenue. GMAP

Ici
Ici has the intentions and soul of a neighborhood bistro, not a destination restaurant, although it turns out to be a pleasant destination. Its menu lists about eight appetizers and eight entrees, among them braised pork shoulder with Anson Mills grits, Brussels sprouts and pecans, and oven-baked short ribs with celeriac puree and roasted vegetables. (718) 789-2778;
246 DeKalb Avenue. GMAP
Intriguing Dining Near BAM [NY Times]