Roberta's is always at the top of my list when the craving for a delicious wood-fired pizza hits. The crust is the perfect mix of doughy, chewy & crisp with a slight char. The restaurant be a bit of a trek for some all the way to Bushwick, but I promise that is all part of its charm. While it's easy to focus and fill up solely on their delicious pizzas, definitely do not miss their unique take on vegetables, which vary based on what's fresh and in-season. The dish below, featuring sunchokes, was particularly memorable. If you end up having to wait for a table, which you more than likely will, go sit out back and have a drink at the outdoor bar.
battersby
As a wedding present from a good friend of ours, we were treated to dinner for two at the highly acclaimed Battersby. I love that more upscale restaurants featuring innovative menus are popping up in Brooklyn. You have the option of ordering a la carte, or allowing the chef to serve you a spontaneous tasting menu of his choosing, which we were more than happy to indulge in. For this reason, I unfortunately do not have the exact menu, so the photos will have to suffice. One of my favorite little touches, however, was the mini roll of freshly made cookie dough sent home with each guest to bake (or eat raw, oops) later! The impressive, seasonal & American menu is served in a quaint, rustic space that feels like home. We definitely ate well that night, and I am already looking forward to a return trip soon.
16 handles
16 Handles is a bit of a guilty pleasure for my husband and I. It's a little too conveniently located, so if we ever get the craving for frozen yogurt, we immediately walk over. Unfortunately, you pay by weight, and as you can see, our cups are rarely light & dainty. We pile on the various flavors & toppings, filling them to the brim, then head home & dig in on the couch. Some of my go-to flavor picks are graham cracker, peanut butter, coconut, dark chocolate & salted caramel (I'm obviously not good at narrowing it down or making decisions), but I also love their seasonal/artisan flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon doughnut & toasted marshmallow! The macaroon-topped fudge brownies (!), graham cracker crumbs, & chocolate-covered pretzels are my toppings of choice! On our most recent trip- last night!- we discovered what we think is a game-changer: toppings under the fro-yo, so you have a delicious, creamy treat of mix-ins waiting for you at the bottom of the cup! Clearly, we take this very seriously ;)
