A Food & Drink Tour Of Brooklyn's South Slope
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<p>At the end of last year we took <a href="http://gothamist.com/2011/12/07/bed-stuy_food_tour.php">a food and drink tour of Bedford-Stuyvesant</a>, and in what will be an ongoing series of exploring the city's neighborhoods, we've now given the same treatment to South Slope. Click through the explore...</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://beertable.com/">BEERTABLE</a></strong></p><p>The basics: Tiny space, extraordinary selection of beer, wonky and knowledgeable staff. This place is a passion project for the owners, which shines through. They offer a small but tasty menu, and ever rotating selection of both domestic and international beers by the bottle and on draft.</p><p>Fun fact: The owner recently opened an outpost in Grand Central Terminal.</p><p>Pro tip: if you time it right the brunch is often less crowded than the evenings.</p><p>Beertable is located at 427B 7th Avenue, between 14th and 15th, Brooklyn.</p><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690668" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="beertable0112.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/beertable0112.jpg" width="640"/> </form>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><a href="http://derkommissar.net/?page_id=23"><strong>DER KOMMISSAR</strong></a></p><p>The basics: Quality food, traditional Schnapps. Owners have been neighborhood fixtures for years (Open Source Gallery and Alex Darsey). Variety of sausages served all night long with a tasty assortment of pickles, sides and mustards.</p><p> Pro tip: Get the sausage and a pint lunch special.</p><p>Der Kommissar is located at 559 5th Avenue, at 15th Street, in Brooklyn.</p><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690669" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="derkommissar0112.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/derkommissar0112.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690670" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="derkommissar0112b.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/derkommissar0112b.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690671" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="derkommissar0112c.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/derkommissar0112c.jpg" width="640"/> </form>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong><a href="http://www.tobyspublichouse.com/">TOBY'S PUBLIC HOUSE</a></strong></p><p>Toby's offers up an excellent beer selection, better than necessary wine by the glass, and delicious pizza from a wood fired oven. It may look like a sports bar at first glance, but the excellent food and friendly staff make it so much more.</p><p>Pro tip: Bathroom is wallpapered with 1970s playboys. And be sure and inquire about the beer club.</p><p>Toby's Public House is located at 686 6th Avenue at 21st Street in Brooklyn.</p><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690711" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="tobyspublichouse0112a.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/tobyspublichouse0112a.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690712" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="tobyspublichouse0112b.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/tobyspublichouse0112b.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690713" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="tobyspublichouse0112c.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/tobyspublichouse0112c.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690715" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="tobyspublichouse0112d.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/tobyspublichouse0112d.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690716" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="tobyspublichouse0112f.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/tobyspublichouse0112f.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690717" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="tobyspublichouse0112e.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/tobyspublichouse0112e.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690718" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="tobyspublichouse0112g.jpg" class="image-none" height="467" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/tobyspublichouse0112g.jpg" width="640"/> </form>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong><a href="http://fondarestaurant.com/">FONDA</a></strong></p><p>Come here for authentic, flavorful Mexican cuisine from Roberto Santibanez. Their cookbook was even named top ten of 2011 by the NY Times. Great (and rightfully popular) happy hour includes $5 margaritas, $3 wine and beer, and a revolving menu of $5 snacks like a giant guacamole for two, quesadillas, and flautas.</p><p>Pro tip: happy hour is amazing. In the summer there's a pretty nice backyard for sipping on frozen hibiscus margaritas served w/ a spicy-salty rim</p><p>Fonda is located at 434 7th Avenue, between 14th and 15th streets in Brooklyn.</p><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690673" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="fonda0112.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/fonda0112.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690674" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="fonda0112a.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/fonda0112a.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690675" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="fonda0112b.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/fonda0112b.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690676" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="fonda0112c.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/fonda0112c.jpg" width="640"/> </form>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong><a href="http://freddysbar.com/">FREDDY'S</a></strong></p><p><a href="http://gothamist.com/tags/freddysbar">Freddy's Bar</a> wasn't always in this neighborhood, and only moved in last year, but it's an old favorite no matter where in Brooklyn it may be. And good news, Freddy's has a food program in the works!</p><p>Pro tip: there's a tiny backyard for catching a smoke in private. Check out their "back room" for a variety of musical performances on most nights. </p><p>Freddy's is located at 627 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th streets in Brooklyn.</p><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690677" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="freedysbar0112.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/freedysbar0112.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690678" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="freedysbar0112d.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/freedysbar0112d.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690679" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="freedysbar0112e.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/freedysbar0112e.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690680" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="freedysbar0112f.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/freedysbar0112f.jpg" width="640"/> </form>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/giuseppinas-brooklyn">GUISSIPENA'S</a></strong> </p><p>This one comes to you from the same family who brought you Lucali's (the always-packed BYOB pizza place in Carroll Gardens). This location has a liquor license, and an especially popular calzone.</p><p>Pro tip: They only do two things but my oh my do they do them well. Really, don't overlook the calzone! They also offer cheap wine by the glass, but note, it's cash only.</p><p>Guissipena's is located at 691 6th Avenue, between 20th and 21st streets in Brooklyn.</p><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690681" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="giuseppinas0112.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/giuseppinas0112.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690682" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="giuseppinas0112a.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/giuseppinas0112a.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690683" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="giuseppinas0112b.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/giuseppinas0112b.jpg" width="640"/> </form>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong>GREENWOOD PARK</strong></p><p>It's not open yet, but will be a game changer once it finally does. Plans for the 13,000-square-foot space include a giant beer garden (but <a href="http://blogs.villagevoice.com/forkintheroad/2011/08/greenwood_park.php">don't call it a "beer garden"</a>), food and a music venue. Think Brooklyn Bowl in the South Slopeâand the owner is a son of Ted Nugent's. Really.</p><p>Greenwood Park will be located on 7th Avenue between 19th and 20th streets in Brooklyn.</p>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/guerrero-food-center-brooklyn">GUERRO FOODS</a></strong></p><p>Skip the deli features and head straight for the lunch counter and order up a variety of oversized tacos and tortas. Al Pastor is a favorite at Gothamist HQ.</p><p>Pro tip: Seriously, order up some pulque with those tacos!</p><p>Guerro Foods is located at 722 5th Avenue, between 22nd and 23rd streets in Brooklyn.</p>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/jubilat-provisions-brooklyn">JUBILAT</a></strong></p><p>This is an old school Polish deli serving up the best smoked meats this side of Greenpoint.</p><p>Pro tip: Stop by and pick up a kielbasa before heading off to a friends BBQ. </p><p>Jubilat is located at 608 5th Avenue in Brooklyn.</p>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong><a href="http://www.korzorestaurant.com/">KORZO</a></strong></p><p>Mittel-European comfort food (think fried cheese, fried burgers), with a $5 goulash on Mondays. </p><p>Pro tip: Unlimited bloody Mary's or mimosas during brunch! A dying offer here in NYC.</p><p>Korzo is located at 667 5th Avenue, between 19th and 20th streets in Brooklyn.</p>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong><a href="http://lot2restaurant.com/about.html">LOT 2</a></strong></p><p>At Lot 2 you'll get delicious, market-driven food served up by a warm and friendly staff. One of the best burgers in the Slope, and they offer up a very popular <a href="http://lot2restaurant.com/supper.html">Sunday Supper</a> prix fixe menu.</p><p>Pro tip: every Wednesday they do a different off menu take on their burgerâthink topped with homemade green chili or Mac & Cheese. Be sure and check out the small selection of ice cream sandwiches, and don't sleep on the inventive cocktail program.</p><p>Lot 2 is located at 687 6th Avenue, at 21st Street in Brooklyn.</p><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690684" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="lot20112.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/lot20112.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690685" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="lot20112b.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/lot20112b.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690686" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="lot20112d.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/lot20112d.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690687" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="lot20112g.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/lot20112g.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690688" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="lot20112h.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/lot20112h.jpg" width="640"/> </form>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/luigis-pizza-brooklyn">LUIGI'S PIZZA</a></strong>Luigi's is a neighborhood institution, serving up good slices, and whole pies.</p><p>Pro tip: the fresh mozzarella slice is out of this world.</p><p>Luigi's is located at 686 5th Avenue, between 20th and 21st streets in Brooklyn.</p><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690689" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="luigispizza0112b.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/luigispizza0112b.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690690" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="luigispizza0112c.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/luigispizza0112c.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690692" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="luigispizza0112d.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/luigispizza0112d.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690693" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="luigispizza0112e.jpg" class="image-none" height="429" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/luigispizza0112e.jpg" width="640"/> </form>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong><a href="http://www.marysbarbrooklyn.com/">MARY'S BAR</a></strong></p><p>A newcomer that's in the old Smolen space, Mary's is named after Mary Smolen, who acted as a den mother to longshoremen in the previous bar. They offer a wide selection, from beer and shot options, to excellent cocktails. The owners are previously of Employees Only.</p><p>Pro tip: addictive bar snack mix and a generous buy back program. </p><p>Mary's is located at 708 5th Avenue, at 22nd Street in Brooklyn.</p><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690696" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="marysbar0112a.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/marysbar0112a.jpg" width="640"/> </form>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong><a href="http://quarterbarbrooklyn.com/">QUARTER BAR</a></strong></p><p>Expect well-crafted cocktails, as well as one of the best yards in the area (they use the adjoining building's yard as well).</p><p>Pro tip: In the summer, they often throw once a month barbecues in their yard. Last yaer $5 scored you a huge plate of Korean BBQ and homemade pickles from a Momofuku chef who lives in the hood!</p><p>Quarter Bar is located at 5th Avenue and 20th Street in Brooklyn.</p><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690697" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="quarterbar0112a.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/quarterbar0112a.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690698" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="quarterbar0112d.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/quarterbar0112d.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690699" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="quarterbar0112e.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/quarterbar0112e.jpg" width="640"/> </form>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/sea-witch-brooklyn-2"><strong>SEA WITCH</strong></a></p><p>This place offers up a sea-themed vibe with a high Yelp review, and we hear a garden is coming soon, too. When asked about it, our photographer Sam Horine simply told us: CLAM ROLL. So, get the clam roll.</p><p>Pro tip: if you want a fork, bring your own.</p><p>Sea Witch is located at 703 5th Avenue between 21st and 22nd streets in Brooklyn.</p>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong><a href="http://www.sidecarbrooklyn.com/about.html">SIDECAR</a></strong></p><p>At Sidecar you'll get oysters and cocktails, plus a late night menu. Like, way late. Later than anywhere else in the hoodâso if you're craving a delicious plate of fried chicken at midnight, this is your spot.</p><p>Pro tip: Hungover? Order the oversized BLT served during brunch with a Bloody Mary, and kiss that nasty feeling goodbye. Bonus: they have <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/SidecarBrooklyn/status/162923961393479680">a nice Friday oyster deal</a>.</p><p>Sidecar is located at 560 5th Avenue, between 15th and 16th streets in Brooklyn.</p>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong><a href="http://slopecellars.com/">SLOPE CELLARS</a></strong></p><p>Slope Cellars has a tremendous selection of $10 and under wines (in their cheap and tasty section), a generous frequent buyer's program, well-considered selections across a variety of price ranges, a nice array of interesting liqueurs, off the beaten path spirits, <em>and</em> a genuinely helpful staff.</p><p>Pro tip: Amazing bourbon selection and a variety of tasty boxes of wine that are perfectly paired with one of the free celebrate Brooklyn shows right up the street in the summer.</p><p>Slope Cellars is located at 436 7th Avenue, between 14th and 15th streets in Brooklyn.</p><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690700" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="slopecellars0112a.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/slopecellars0112a.jpg" width="640"/> </form>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong><a href="http://southpubnyc.com/">SOUTH</a></strong></p><p>This is your classic dive bar, just sit back and have a chat with friendly locals while enjoying a bowl of free popcorn. And a beer.</p><p>Pro tip: On Tuesday's the New York Times Magazine Drinks columnist Rosie Schaap is behind the bar.</p><p>South is located at 629 5th Avenue, between 17th and 18th streets in Brooklyn.</p>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><strong><a href="http://www.thistlehillbrooklyn.com/about">THISTLE HILL TAVERN</a></strong></p><p>This is a neighborhood project from the former 'noteca chef and manager. They offer up a market driven, seasonally rotated menu. </p><p>Fun fact: Owner's David Missoni and John Bush recently partnered with Dale Talde to open the eponymously named restaurant a few blocks north.</p><p>Pro tip: Get the lemon ricotta blueberry pancake, it's good even if you're not a sweet-head.</p><p>Thistle Hill Tavern is located at 441 7th Avenue in Brooklyn.</p><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690708" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="thistlehill0112.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/thistlehill0112.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690709" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="thistlehill0112b.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/thistlehill0112b.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690710" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="thistlehill0112c.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/thistlehill0112c.jpg" width="640"/> </form>
Photos by Sam Horine/Gothamist<p><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/southside-coffee-brooklyn"><strong>SOUTHSIDE COFFEE</strong></a></p><p>Photographer Sam Horine calls this place "a unicorn" (we're pretty sure he's the Mayor on Foursquare), offering up a roundly excellent coffee from a knowledgeable but unpretentious staff. They also serve delicious pastries from their pastry chef, formerly of GT and Maialino.</p><p>Pro tip: every Sunday morning they do homemade cinnamon buns and bacon cheddar buns until they run out.</p><p>Southside Coffee is located at 652 6th Avenue, between 18th and 19th streets in Brooklyn.</p><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690702" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="southsidecoffee0112.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/southsidecoffee0112.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690703" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="southsidecoffee0112b.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/southsidecoffee0112b.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690704" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="southsidecoffee0112c.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/southsidecoffee0112c.jpg" width="640"/> </form><p></p><form class="mt-enclosure mt-enclosure-image" mt:asset-id="690705" style="display: inline;"> <img alt="southsidecoffee0112d.jpg" class="image-none" height="427" src="http://gothamist.com/attachments/arts_jen/southsidecoffee0112d.jpg" width="640"/> </form>
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