We've been patronizing this Bakery since 1989; always famous for their Lard bread, in fact I use…read more to run a route at night and get that bread ripping hot right out of the oven; you will never find another Lard bread that's packed with so much meat and the perfect amount of cheese; always a crowd pleaser; tip make sure you always buy an extra two loaves for the ride home because they will not make it !! $9 bucks a loaf these days but well worth it !! And then let's not forget about their Bakery; this place is truly a Brooklyn landmark located in Carol Gardens you must put this place on your bucket list !!!

Their prosciutto bread is the best. And the service lady behind the counter was GREAT, she took the…read moretime to make me feel welcomed. An outstanding combination.

Came here for a friend's birthday party a few weeks ago and loved it!! I got there a little early…read moreso the hosts just had me sit at the bar and the first thing I noticed was the laid-back, friendly vibe - welcoming to families with kids or a squadron of 30-somethings who just wanna yap. Spoiler-alert, we were the chatty millennials. The menu is pretty expansive and just about everything we had was delicious. Wings, pretzel, sausage - all of it! Also there was tons of space and given the rain that day, it was lovely to be in a spacious interior with still plenty of daylight from the skylight. I would love to come back here again and it seems like a great place for sports-watching!

We came into Black Forest on a Tuesday evening for Trivia. If you want to be sure to participate,…read moreprobably wise to have a reservation though there are still options to play while not seated in the main room with bar seating options available as well as outside on the patio (though you probably won't be able to hear that well.) Black Forest on Smith Street is a very cute German bier garden. It has the rustic vibe and community atmosphere down pat to keep it feeling like a neighborhood watering hole with traditional German fare. We ordered our German pilsners (which tend to have a maltier taste) and I also had the Grapefruit beer which was a little too sweet instead of tangy/sour for what I was expecting though I still enjoyed it. We came hungry so ordered the pork tenderloin schnitzel with spicy kale and potato salad, a pretzel, and a couple brat wurst with fries. The bratwurst were personally my favorite, and I loved the German mustard they came with. The portions were well sized and the sausage meats were juicy. The pork tenderloin schnitzel was good, but nothing for me to immediately write home about. I enjoyed the spicy kale and pickled potato salad maybe more than the schnitzel itself, though next time would come in just for the brat and the beer alone. This is a great neighborhood spot I hope to return to soon. Oh and we got 6th place in trivia! (Not much thanks to me on that one...)

It's one of my favorite Brooklyn breweries. It has a chill atmosphere with its concrete floors…read moreand industrial warehouse feel - which makes sense as it's right next the Gowanus Expressway. If you like IPAs they have a great selection. Sometimes you'll find so many great beers that you don't have the room or time to experience them all. Other times you're not as lucky but you'll always find great beers. The staff is knowledgeable and almost always friendly. It does get real loud at times so, if you're looking for a quiet place to hang out and talk this might not be the place on a Friday or Saturday night, And, if you get hungry there's lot of great places just around the corner.

Definitely a fun brewery that's both kid and dog-friendly. I'm not a beer drinker but they do have…read moresome cocktails on the menu for $15, which today is totally reasonable. They don't have food but you can bring your own. Parking is very difficult so plan accordingly.

One of my favorite local spots! 10/10 drinks and food! Also has one of the best burgers in the…read morearea! A lot of seasonal specials drinks and food wise. Great service and friendly staff, always cozy vibes.

Really solid neighborhood joint. I first heard of this place featured from an episode on Eater with…read moreGeorge Motz saying he loved coming here, funny enough the day I went, which was 1/24/26, George was eating dinner at the bar. It's a cute place, nothing fancy but a place you really can come hang out any day of the week. If I lived in the area I could see my myself ending up here any day of the week. I guess that's why when I went with fellow Yelper Sara L she said she has gone many times and wanted to take me since she knew I would enjoy it. The food: Gebackene Champignons- Fried Mushrooms- OK to preface they are kinda plain and boring the first few pieces. But the more I ate it the more I was like wow, these are actually good and kinda addictive. I enjoyed these and I enjoyed they gave a nice big portion. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=wXMnSOv4x6gNG-gHh3t40Q Potato Latkes- These were on the specials page and they were good, nice crunchy and fried well but these were mixed with something since the taste was a bit different and the color wasn't that nice golden brown color you associate with latkes. Goulash- This was a dish George had and honestly, they were amazing. Highly recommend. I thought the flavor but more importantly the texture was amazing. A lot of times when you have slow cooked beef, they could sometimes get stringy and chewy, no not here. Also the spätzle was a really great pairing. Mussels- These were some fat ass mussels. The flavor of them was good, the night I went they were spicyyyyyyy. This was a well made dish and i appreciate their creativeity but I do prefer a simple garlic shallot butter and white wine where I want to drink the broth afterwards. The broth on this was too spicy too drink. Roasted Boneless Pork Chop- Pork chops are always a gamble and the one here was just OK. The sauce it came in was nice, kind on the heavy side but a delcious cream sauce. The pork was cut super thin and unfortunely they came out dry and chewy. The fries were a nice shoestring fry which were nice and crunchy. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=14_-Katrn9Glu-wA65-CHg

Court street grocers is a neighborhood treasure and must be protected at all costs. Known for their…read moresandwiches, you cannot go wrong with any item on their menu. I've tried the Jawn, the Clean Turkey, and the Ollie and have always been delighted during my visits. Most of their sandwiches are served on their signature toasted seeded hero's and while the sandwiches themselves are not served hot, they are perfect for a casual breakfast/lunch while you're strolling the neighborhood or dining in. Known for its iconic storefront, this flagship location launched satellite locations with its namesake and widely recognized merch. The atmosphere will bring you into a small cottage farm to table feel while still letting you spread your wings into the big city.

You know... I'd never thought that there would be a day where I love a turkey sandwich this much…read more The clean turkey really is so delicious. The combination of the sweet pickles, white onions, and arugula is a match made in heaven for the turkey breast. I usually am not a fan of arugula bc i find the taste to be too much but the flavor is very subtle in the sandwich. The red wine vinegar isn't overpowering if you thought that was off putting and they put the perfect amount of mayo. I had this sandwich 4 days ago... and I am still thinking about it :( The ultimate warrior on the other hand, is complete opposite of the clean turkey. With the decadent pork shoulder and cheese, it's a warm and toasty and melty sandwich. Really love the addition of mama's lil's peppers I really like the sesame bread. Makes the world of a difference!! The strawberry orange juice wasn't a hit for me. Barely tasted the strawberry I can't wait to come back and try the other sandwiches!!!

I stopped by Brooklyn Burgers & Beer during a work trip to quell a burger craving. Menu looked…read morepromising but unfortunately it just didn't quite hit the mark for me. Let's start with the good - the service and ambiance were on point. I went on a Sunday evening around 7pm. It was busy inside, but since I was a solo diner I was seated immediately by the bar. The servers were friendly and attentive. Probably 3-4 different people checked in multiple times throughout the meal. Where I struggle is with the actual burger itself. As a non-resident New Yorker, for me $22.50 is a lot to spend on a burger and fries. It needs to rock my world at that price point. And it just didn't. I got the B&B Burger. The onion ring tasted like it had been refried a second time to make my burger. The bread was crumbly like it was on the verge of going stale. The actual beef patty itself was decent - good flavor. Usually I can overlook an okay burger if the fries are top notch, but these fries were under-seasoned and also 'just okay'. I also got a side of Chicken Tenders. These were good - no complaints here. I really wanted to like this spot, but not sure this would be a return visit for me.

After my diabolical 7th Street Burger faux pas a few minutes ago, I had to switch gears totally and…read morerevamp my lunch today. My friend was as turned off as me due to what happened (read my previous review) and he headed for the proverbial "Hills". This left me solo and hungry. I started walking northwest knowing I'd find something pretty good. Low and behold Brooklyn Burger and Beer looked like just what I wanted, so I walked in, grabbed a stool at the bar and jumped into their menu. What a difference a 1/2 mile makes! This place was perfect and its menu was choke full of bargains and bonuses. This place was cute; I mean the bar was front and center and was very impressive but the table seating was charming too. Their lunch menu has a great "build your on burger" which i had a blast doing: Burger Cheddar Cheese Bacon Grilled onions Lettuce Tomato Mayo / BBQ con The service was exceptional, the ambience was very "Taverny [sic]" and my lunch was delicious!

Eastern District is a really fun little store for shopping and browsing and the people who work…read morethere are really cool and helpful. This place is definitely one of my go-tos for cheese if I'm in the area - and they will let you taste/sample cheeses that you're curious about. They also often have samples of one or cheeses, as well as samples of other foods, on a display table near where you enter the store. There's also a good selection of crackers, Jams and preserves, beer,non-alcholic beverages. They sell breads from She Wolf Bakery and they often have cookies from The Good Batch. This is a great place to stop in if you're already in the area but if you're not it's worth making a special trip over just to check it out! Chances are you'll find something that you like (and a lot that you're tempted by)

Every time I visit friends in Park Slope, I make a mandatory stop here to gather everything one…read morecould possibly need for a delicious charcuterie board. This place is my personal treasure chest of cheeses, meats, and little delights I didn't know I needed until I saw them. The staff is truly wonderful: warm, patient, and impressively knowledgeable. I always arrive puzzled by the sheer number of incredible options, and they always guide me to the perfect picks. Honestly, they know more about cheese than anyone I've ever met, and thanks to them, I walk out with bags of greatness and the promise of an amazing night ahead. And whatever you do, don't sleep on their sandwiches. They're crafted with the same magic touch. A gem in Park Slope, through and through.

My go-to Auntie Anne's whenever I crave a sweet treat after work. It's located just steps away from…read morethe Barclay's Center and always seems to have a line. I went on National Pretzel Day to redeem my free Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel. It was fresh and still warm from the oven. I also appreciated that they didn't overdo the cinnamon sugar and applied just the right amount. Shoutout to the employees behind the counter that work nonstop, especially on a day like this! Line moved very quickly and efficiently.

Very busy pretzel stand on the ground floor of Atlantic Center. Workers were nice, but even though…read moreyou could see them making pretzels constantly, they couldn't keep up with demand, meaning we had to wait 10 minutes just to get some pretzel nuggets. Considering it was one of their special promotion days, I thought they would have prepared in advance for the lines. The pretzels themselves were good as always, and definitely fresh since we had to wait for them, but the wait was longer here than any other Auntie Anne's I've been to recently.