Cobble Hill Restaurants

"Hibino means 'daily' in Japanese, and one of the ways this person­able restaurant aspires to become a quotidian habit for its Cobble Hill neighborhood is by posting the day’s obanzai, or home-style small plates, on its blog," write New York Magazine's Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld. Time Out New York says, "The sushi is excellent, but it’s the cooked food that stands out: Chicken... Read More >

"Owned by Jean-François Fraysse the man behind West Chelsea’s La Lunchonette, the restaurant feels more provincial (it’s named after his native region in southwestern France) than faux-Parisian," says New York magazine. The New Yorker notes that Quercy's storefront at 242 Court Street was a long-time "cursed address" before this French restaurant's arrival: "The restless, this-plus-that fusion of previous tenants gives way to a well-practiced... Read More >

"At its heart, Bocca Lupo stays true to the Italian-sandwich tradition, starting with sourcing top-notch ingredients and assembling them with care," says New York magazine. "Earthy veal-and-porcino meatballs and tramezzini with paper-thin sliced mortadella, pickled red onion and pecorino are some favorites of the grazing-friendly menu," writes Time Out New York. Chowhound Peter adds, "Bocca Lupo in Cobble Hill has been impressing me quite... Read More >

These sister restaurants have twin Thai menus and similar spaces. "Industrial décor, a live DJ, an exposed kitchen and constant crowds all contribute to Joya's hyper atmosphere," says New York magazine's Marcel Reynolds of the original Cobble Hill location. And New York's Laurel Fantauzzo explains that Song was named after the Thai word for “two” when it opened in Park Slope in 2005: "Like... Read More >

"Hibino means 'daily' in Japanese, and one of the ways this person­able restaurant aspires to become a quotidian habit for its Cobble Hill neighborhood is by posting the day’s obanzai, or home-style small plates, on its blog," write New York Magazine's Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld. Time Out New York says, "The sushi is excellent, but it’s the cooked food that stands out: Chicken... Read More >

"At its heart, Bocca Lupo stays true to the Italian-sandwich tradition, starting with sourcing top-notch ingredients and assembling them with care," says New York magazine. "Earthy veal-and-porcino meatballs and tramezzini with paper-thin sliced mortadella, pickled red onion and pecorino are some favorites of the grazing-friendly menu," writes Time Out New York. Chowhound Peter adds, "Bocca Lupo in Cobble Hill has been impressing me quite... Read More >

"Owned by Jean-François Fraysse the man behind West Chelsea’s La Lunchonette, the restaurant feels more provincial (it’s named after his native region in southwestern France) than faux-Parisian," says New York magazine. The New Yorker notes that Quercy's storefront at 242 Court Street was a long-time "cursed address" before this French restaurant's arrival: "The restless, this-plus-that fusion of previous tenants gives way to a well-practiced... Read More >

"At Sam’s, established in 1930, the stained-wood walls are accented by pink silk flowers and the booths are upholstered in candy-red vinyl," says Time Out New York. And Michael Y. Park for New York magazine writes, "Sam's fulfills promises of a trip to yesteryear with gut-busting entrees like veal-and-chicken scallopini a la Sam's, thin slices of meat layered with prosciutto and mozzarella in a... Read More >

"Owned by Jean-François Fraysse the man behind West Chelsea’s La Lunchonette, the restaurant feels more provincial (it’s named after his native region in southwestern France) than faux-Parisian," says New York magazine. The New Yorker notes that Quercy's storefront at 242 Court Street was a long-time "cursed address" before this French restaurant's arrival: "The restless, this-plus-that fusion of previous tenants gives way to a well-practiced... Read More >

"At its heart, Bocca Lupo stays true to the Italian-sandwich tradition, starting with sourcing top-notch ingredients and assembling them with care," says New York magazine. "Earthy veal-and-porcino meatballs and tramezzini with paper-thin sliced mortadella, pickled red onion and pecorino are some favorites of the grazing-friendly menu," writes Time Out New York. Chowhound Peter adds, "Bocca Lupo in Cobble Hill has been impressing me quite... Read More >

"Hibino means 'daily' in Japanese, and one of the ways this person­able restaurant aspires to become a quotidian habit for its Cobble Hill neighborhood is by posting the day’s obanzai, or home-style small plates, on its blog," write New York Magazine's Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld. Time Out New York says, "The sushi is excellent, but it’s the cooked food that stands out: Chicken... Read More >

These sister restaurants have twin Thai menus and similar spaces. "Industrial décor, a live DJ, an exposed kitchen and constant crowds all contribute to Joya's hyper atmosphere," says New York magazine's Marcel Reynolds of the original Cobble Hill location. And New York's Laurel Fantauzzo explains that Song was named after the Thai word for “two” when it opened in Park Slope in 2005: "Like... Read More >

"Lobo piles on Southwestern decor that tips perilously close to being kitschy. Sombreros and spurs line the walls; banquettes are covered in a cow pattern," writes Citysearch's Justin Hartung, who recommends Lobo's "spicy" ancho-chili margarita. But New York magazine's Jon Steinberg complains that "most dishes are too bland to be considered authentic. An enchilada and taco combo known as The Wolf could benefit from... Read More >

Tall bamboo stems greet you at the door of this cozy Japanese spot. Osaka offers regular seating as well as a table in the front window where patrons can take off their shoes and sit on the floor — but otherwise, it's not especially traditional. "The sushi chef is Chinese, the owners are Chinese and Israeli, and the menu is full of goofy names... Read More >

"At Sam’s, established in 1930, the stained-wood walls are accented by pink silk flowers and the booths are upholstered in candy-red vinyl," says Time Out New York. And Michael Y. Park for New York magazine writes, "Sam's fulfills promises of a trip to yesteryear with gut-busting entrees like veal-and-chicken scallopini a la Sam's, thin slices of meat layered with prosciutto and mozzarella in a... Read More >

"Hibino means 'daily' in Japanese, and one of the ways this person­able restaurant aspires to become a quotidian habit for its Cobble Hill neighborhood is by posting the day’s obanzai, or home-style small plates, on its blog," write New York Magazine's Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld. Time Out New York says, "The sushi is excellent, but it’s the cooked food that stands out: Chicken... Read More >

"At its heart, Bocca Lupo stays true to the Italian-sandwich tradition, starting with sourcing top-notch ingredients and assembling them with care," says New York magazine. "Earthy veal-and-porcino meatballs and tramezzini with paper-thin sliced mortadella, pickled red onion and pecorino are some favorites of the grazing-friendly menu," writes Time Out New York. Chowhound Peter adds, "Bocca Lupo in Cobble Hill has been impressing me quite... Read More >

"Owned by Jean-François Fraysse the man behind West Chelsea’s La Lunchonette, the restaurant feels more provincial (it’s named after his native region in southwestern France) than faux-Parisian," says New York magazine. The New Yorker notes that Quercy's storefront at 242 Court Street was a long-time "cursed address" before this French restaurant's arrival: "The restless, this-plus-that fusion of previous tenants gives way to a well-practiced... Read More >

"At Sam’s, established in 1930, the stained-wood walls are accented by pink silk flowers and the booths are upholstered in candy-red vinyl," says Time Out New York. And Michael Y. Park for New York magazine writes, "Sam's fulfills promises of a trip to yesteryear with gut-busting entrees like veal-and-chicken scallopini a la Sam's, thin slices of meat layered with prosciutto and mozzarella in a... Read More >

"Hibino means 'daily' in Japanese, and one of the ways this person­able restaurant aspires to become a quotidian habit for its Cobble Hill neighborhood is by posting the day’s obanzai, or home-style small plates, on its blog," write New York Magazine's Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld. Time Out New York says, "The sushi is excellent, but it’s the cooked food that stands out: Chicken... Read More >

Tall bamboo stems greet you at the door of this cozy Japanese spot. Osaka offers regular seating as well as a table in the front window where patrons can take off their shoes and sit on the floor — but otherwise, it's not especially traditional. "The sushi chef is Chinese, the owners are Chinese and Israeli, and the menu is full of goofy names... Read More >

"Owned by Jean-François Fraysse the man behind West Chelsea’s La Lunchonette, the restaurant feels more provincial (it’s named after his native region in southwestern France) than faux-Parisian," says New York magazine. The New Yorker notes that Quercy's storefront at 242 Court Street was a long-time "cursed address" before this French restaurant's arrival: "The restless, this-plus-that fusion of previous tenants gives way to a well-practiced... Read More >

The Chocolate Room was recently named the 2009 Best Dessert Cafe in New York by Zagat. Chowhound shivohum belives the hype: "The brownie, which was warm and light, seemed an ethereal expression of chocolate that melded perfectly with the denser hot fudge beneath it, the cool refreshing vanilla ice cream above it, and the crowning, luscious whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top. All... Read More >