Every time we turn around, there’s a new French restaurant opening — like Le Petit Marche in Brooklyn Heights and Chez Lola in Clinton Hill, to name just a couple of newcomers. Our question is — which ones serve the best food? We’re partial to Pit Stop (pictured above), Columbia Street’s kitschy, racecar-themed French restaurant with Petanque in the backyard — but we wish it were called “Grand Prix.” We put off checking it out for a long time because its real name kinda makes it sound like a truck stop specializing in jerky and malt liquor. Instead, they’ve got a stellar wine list and refined bistro fare, including an incredible warm lentil salad and a savory goat cheese tartine. Any other nominees for the best French fare in Brooklyn? Are any of the new spots worth checking out?
Pit Stop is located at 127 Columbia Street in Red Hook/Carroll Gardens West/Columbia Heights, depending on which realtor you ask; 718 875 4664.
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Photo by (michelle)