53 Boerum

Since moving to the neighborhood, the husband and I have become quite the brunch connoisseurs. He’s on the hunt for the perfect eggs benedict, and I’d like to find the tastiest french toast. Our journey has taken us to many fine dining locations around the area — here are some we like the best (in no particular order):

*Cafe on Clinton* - 268 Clinton Street
What we love best about this brunch spot is it’s wonderful feeling of “neighborhood.” Located on a pretty residential block right near Cobble Hill Park, it’s the only restaurant in sight. It’s warm, wooden decor and tin ceiling make it feel like home as soon as you enter. There’s also a cozy bar from which to order mimosas and bloody marys. In the summer, get there early and be lucky enough to score one of the two tables outside in their tiny (but tranquil) garden! The “cafe brunch,” which includes 3-courses, is an unbeatable deal for a little over $11. Everything we’ve tried here has been delicious!

*Robin Des Bois* - 195 Smith Street
Eclectic is the first word that comes to mind when we think of Robin Des Bois. Formerly an antique shop, this place is jam-packed with a lot of cool stuff. There’s a huge Virgin Mary statue juxtaposed with a Playboy pinball machine, countless signs and artwork, and all kinds of mysterious artifacts. It’s a fun place to bring visiting friends or family members, just don’t expect to be overly “wow-ed” by the food. …But the eye candy alone is worth the visit!

*Bacchus* - 409 Atlantic Ave
Bacchus is a little piece of Europe right here in Boerum Hill. The lovely and spacious outdoor garden seems to attract all of the European ex-pats who have settled down in the neighborhood. It’s fun to listen to people sitting around you speaking French — kind of makes you forget where you are. We love the omelette selection at Bacchus, as well as the friendly service.

*Bar Tabac* - 128 Smith Street
If you’ve already hit Bacchus, you have to try Bar Tabac. Another of the neighborhood’s french bistros, the best thing about this place is the sidewalk dining and charismatic band that plays outside in the summer. The food and wines are pretty good, too. Bar Tabac also a sponsor of Smith Street’s annual Bastille Day festivities — probably the one and only time you’ll eat your frites barefoot in the sand in Brooklyn.

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