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At 606 R&D in Brooklyn, Chef Ilene Rosen was inspired by borscht to create a Bloody Mary that's hearty enough to be a meal. CHOW.com Contributing Editor Pervaiz Shallwani filed this report. At 606 R&D in Brooklyn, Chef Ilene Rosen was inspired by borscht to create a Bloody Mary that's hearty enough to be a meal. CHOW.com Contributing Editor Pervaiz Shallwani filed this report.« less

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It's rare to find tarts made with as much care as they are at Bien Cuit in Brooklyn's Cobble Hill, where they are making a marvelous chocolate-pistachio tart with brandied cherries that CHOW.com Contr more » It's rare to find tarts made with as much care as they are at Bien Cuit in Brooklyn's Cobble Hill, where they are making a marvelous chocolate-pistachio tart with brandied cherries that CHOW.com Contributing Editor Alex Van Buren adores.« less

When Francesco Realmuto couldn't find a gelato in New York City that reminded him of the kind he grew up on in Italy, he decided to open his own shop: L'Arte del Gelato. CHOW.com Contributing Editor L more » When Francesco Realmuto couldn't find a gelato in New York City that reminded him of the kind he grew up on in Italy, he decided to open his own shop: L'Arte del Gelato. CHOW.com Contributing Editor Liza de Guia filed the following report.« less

Maison Premiere, a classy, New Orleans–style oyster house and cocktail bar in Williamsburg, serves up one of the best happy hour deals in all of Brooklyn: fresh oysters from around the country at only more » Maison Premiere, a classy, New Orleans–style oyster house and cocktail bar in Williamsburg, serves up one of the best happy hour deals in all of Brooklyn: fresh oysters from around the country at only a dollar apiece. Liza de Guia filed this report.« less

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A Saturday afternoon at Smorgasburg will yield many delicious finds, but the most unique might just be the anchovies at Bon Chovie. Here, you get the whole fish, head and all, deep-fried until crispy ... more » A Saturday afternoon at Smorgasburg will yield many delicious finds, but the most unique might just be the anchovies at Bon Chovie. Here, you get the whole fish, head and all, deep-fried until crispy and served with smoked paprika aioli for dipping.« less

At Mesa Coyoacan in Brooklyn, diners make a warming meal out of huge bowls of festive Mexican pozole, a hearty soup with a spicy chili broth with braised pork and hominy. Contributing Editor, Liza de ... more » At Mesa Coyoacan in Brooklyn, diners make a warming meal out of huge bowls of festive Mexican pozole, a hearty soup with a spicy chili broth with braised pork and hominy. Contributing Editor, Liza de Guia, filed this report.« less