Since Podcamp is a free conference, and since the attendee list is now well over 700, everyone will have to be in charge of their own lunch and dinner. While the cafeteria at Poly will be open during Podcamp, this may not be everybody’s idea of a perfect lunch or dinner spot. We’re in New York, right? Restaurant Capital of the World? But where should you go, and what’s close by?
Our very good friends, Mark Tafoya and Jennifer Iannolo from the Culinary Media Network, along with Julian Brizzi, put together this great guide to food options near Polytechnic University, where Podcamp will be held. The list is divided up into categories, ranging from fine dining to fast food to ethnic eateries. They’ve also included web site addresses and phone numbers for your convenience, so you might think about grabbing a reservation for dinner, Friday or Saturday night in advance- just make sure to reserve a big table so all of your new friends from Podcamp can join you!
Thanks again to Chef Mark and Jen for all their help!
Places to eat near Brooklyn Polytechnic
This list details many restaurants of all different levels all around downtown Brooklyn, from Brooklyn Heights to Boerum Hill and along the Waterfront near the Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO.
In addition to the restaurants listed here, within walking distance of Brooklyn Polytechnic is the restaurant heavy Montague Street, which has many restaurants of different ethnic cuisines. Some are listed here, but you may want to explore on your own.
Restaurants (Fine Dining):
Five Front
5 Front St., Brooklyn, NY
718-625-5559
With an amazing view of Manhattan, and refined new American cuisine, Five Front is one of several neighborhood restaurants catering to the art-and-design crowd of DUMBO.
River Cafe
1 Water St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 522-5200
The Classic New York Steakhouse, but also serving fine cuisine. The most spectacular view of any restaurant in New York City, with the Manhattan skyline as the backdrop.
Queen Marie Italian Restaurant
84 Court St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 596-5954
Italian restaurant, serving classic Italian dishes since 1958, still run today by the Vitiello brothers in the style of their father, Anthony Vitiello.
Saul Restaurant
140 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 935-9844
http://www.saulrestaurant.com/
Sophisticated contemporary American food served in a laid back atmosphere. Located in Boerum Hill.
Jolie Restaurant
320 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 488-0777
http://www.jolierestaurant.com/
Home of the $12.95 prix-fixe lunch, and a Sunday night Fondue party. French food in a fun relaxed atmosphere.
La Lunetta Restaurant
116 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 488-6269
Brooklyn outpost of Adam Shepard’s Mediterranean small plate inspired Manhattan restaurant. The open kitchen lets you watch the chefs at work.
Henry’s End Restaurant
44 Henry St., Brooklyn, NY
(718) 834-1776
Classic neighborhood Brooklyn Bridge hangout, but with an award-winning wine list and a focus on seasonal American fare, and known for their winter Wild Game Festival.
Restaurants (Casual)
Flatbush Farm
76 St. Marks Ave., Brooklyn, NY
718-622-3276
This “fresh, local, and seasonal” restaurant offers a casual bar on one side, more upscale fresh local fare on another, a large outdoor patio. Located on Flatbush Ave. on the border of Park Slope and Prospect Heights.
Superfine
126 Front St., Brooklyn, NY
718-243-9005
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/superfine
Decorated with work by local artists, a pool table, and communal seating on long benches, Superfine serves laid-back food in a spacious, equally relaxed atmosphere.
iCi
246 DeKalb Ave., Brooklyn, NY
718-789-2778
www.icirestaurant.com
Profile
A lovely garden, great brunch, and casual French fare have made iCi a go-to for Ft. Greene residents for years. Located in the heart of “brunch row”, convenient if the wait proves too tedious
Teresa’s
80 Montague St., Brooklyn, NY
718-797-3996
Eastern European dishes like pierogis and kielbasa, along with fantastic egg dishes and French toast. Located in Brooklyn Heights.
Bar Tabac
128 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 923-0918
Classic Bistro food in Cobble Hill, featuring live jazz 4 nights a week. Host of the US’s largest Bastille Day celebration
Junior’s Restaurant
386 Flatbush Avenue Ext, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 852-5257
http://www.juniorscheesecake.com/
Perhaps the most famous cheesecake emporium in the world! Junior’s is a great place to lave late-night dessert, but also serves classic deli food and burgers, as well as breakfast throughout the day and night.
Dallas BBQ
180 Livingston St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 643-5700
NYC chain of BBQ houses. A staple, with gut-busting sauce-heavy meat dishes. What more could you ask for?
Caffe Buon Gusto
151 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 624-3838
Ethnic Eats:
Red Bamboo Brooklyn
271 Adelphi St., Brooklyn, NY
718-643-4352
Vegan/Vegetarian fare featuring a wide array faux-meat dishes with a Caribbean/Asian focus and great cocktails like the Sorrel Mojito made with homemade sorrel juice.
Tripoli Restaurant
156 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 596-5800
http://www.tripolirestaurant.com/
Authentic Lebanese cuisine
Joya
215 Court St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 222-3484
Standard Thai food served in a hip, industrial, and LOUD atmosphere.
Chance Restaurant
223 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 242-1515
http://www.chancecuisine.com/main.html
Where China meets France!
Soul Spot Restaurant Inc
302 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 596-9933
Classic Soul food; Fried chicken, collard greens, jerk chicken, oxtail, and curried goat.
Brawta Cafe
347 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 855-5515
Caribbean café, featuring Jamaican bites, with lots of classic fish dishes, including Escoveitched porgies, and Salmon in Ginger Mustard Sauce
Nanatori Japanese Restaurant
162 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 522-5555
Pub and Bar Food:
The Atlantic ChipShop
129 Atlantic Ave., Brooklyn, NY
718-855-777
www.chipshopnyc.com
A punk influenced English fish and chips shop just foreign enough to fit right into the cultural mash-up that is Atlantic Avenue. Right down the street, Floyd’s bar offers two full-sized bocci courts and antique furniture to spectate comfortably.
Eamonn Doran Restaurant
174 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 596-4969
Classic Irish Pub with a wide ranging pub menu, featuring pub classics along with pastas, a huge sandwich list, steaks and chops.
Waterfront Ale House
155 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 522-3794
http://www.waterfrontalehouse.com/
Zagat says: “This is what a saloon should be” “Exceptional Beer Selections” “Sublime Burgers” “Friendly” “Inexpensive”
Pacifico
98 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 935-9090
A relaxed, “glorified taco stand” menu (flank-steak fajitas, chile rellenos, and chorizo skewers) makes this Boerum Hill hangout a fun place to nosh and drink.
Pizzerias:
Franny’s
295 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY
718-230-0221
Some of the best upscale pizza and pasta in a boisterous room, with every ingredient carefully sourced.
Grimaldi’s
19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 858-4300
classic pizzeria on the Brooklyn waterfront, under the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge. The secret is their coal-fired, brick oven.
Fast Food:
Hale & Hearty Soup
32 Court St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 596-5600
Chipotle Mexican Grill
185 Montague St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 243-9109
