guide to williamsburg dining
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The area of Williamsburg, Brooklyn has evolved considerably in the last decade. Once a neighborhood full of warehouses & loft spaces, it has been completely transformed and modernized. Real estate developers and restauranteurs have flocked here, redeveloping the area into a highly sought after destination. What was once (and still may be) a hipster mecca, is now equipped with the likes of Starbucks, Wholefoods, and Apple. While I have mixed feelings about corporate America taking over this place, there is no doubt that the food scene is remarkable. Here is where to eat:
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12 chairs
Mediterranean fare featured in a laid-back, rustic setting.
342 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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traif
Pork-focused American eatery
229 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Sunday in Brooklyn
American restaurant with a marketplace, barroom & upstairs dining room & garden.
348 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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Maison premiere
Oysters, cocktails & small plates in a New Orleans-styled setting
298 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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rider
Bi-level bistro for eclectic American small plates & cocktails in the National Sawdust venue.
80 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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Delaware & Hudson
Petite American restaurant serving farm-to-table fare & fixed-price dinner.
135 N 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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fornino
Trendy pizzeria offering wood-fired pies, sandwiches, Italian dishes & cocktails.
291 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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Lilia
Sunny Italian place offering wood-fired Italian fare & housemade pastas.
567 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
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Peter luger
Cash-only steak icon where old-school waiters serve aged beef in a German beer hall setting.
178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Fette sau
Popular dry-rub BBQ, beer & bourbon purveyor with an industrial decor
354 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Extra fancy
Crab-shack-chic eatery serving New England-style seafood plates, creative cocktails & craft beer.
302 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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emmy squared
Detroit-style square pizzas & signature burger in a spacious
364 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Reynard
Set in the Wythe Hotel, this upscale New American eatery offers seasonal eats
80 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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Allswell
American pub with a daily changing menu served in an old-time setting
124 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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OKONOMI // YUJI Ramen
Small Japanese place serving ramen at night & a traditional set breakfast & lunch menu by day.
150 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Egg shop
Sunny little cafe focusing on everything egg including creative sandwiches
151 Elizabeth St, New York, NY 10012
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Pies & thighs
Fried chicken headlines a menu of Southern specialties, including signature pies for dessert.
166 S 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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gotan
Modern coffee shop featuring espresso drinks & daytime fare in a spacious, industrial-chic space
258 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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llama inn
Restaurant for seasonal, shareable Peruvian dishes & Latin cocktails.
50 Withers St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Café mogador
Moroccan tagines, couscous & more in comfy yet charming quarters.
133 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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Motorino
Casual restaurant featuring artisanal, Neapolitan-style thin-crust pizzas
139 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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meadowsweet
Mediterranean-influenced New American dishes in casually hip digs with a bar.
149 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Lighthouse
East Williamsburg corner restaurant offering New American fare & a raw bar.
145 Borinquen Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Kings county imperial
Modern Chinese haunt serving dishes made with local ingredients, including some from its own garden.
20 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Marlow & sons
A New American menu with a farm-fresh emphasis is updated daily
81 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11249
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St anselm
Steaks & grilled seafood are the specialty of this unassuming, brick-walled spot.
355 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Diner
Retro railcar environs & seasonal New American eats
85 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11249