Bar Tabac
Folks seeking temporary transport to France need look no further than Bar Tabac. Parked on a nondescript corner in the middle of Smith Street’s restaurant row, ex-pat Parisians and local New Yorkers alike enjoy its “je ne sais quoi”.
128 Smith street http://bartabacny.com
Lunetta
Chef & partner Adam Shepard embraces the Italian/Mediterranean region with a hearty market-driven menu of small-plates. Rich flavors abound in a porcini rubbed hanger steak with crispy potatoes & salsa verde, as well as in our parmasean gnoochi. We offer a wine friendly assortment of vegetables, cheeses, including homemade ricotta, and house-cured salumi. 116 Smith St www.lunetta-ny.com/brooklyn
Robin des Bois
A massive chandelier, fireplace and decade-spanning antiques make for a cozy interior while the plant-strewn, festively decorated backyard more than earns its “Sherwood Forest” nickname. Weekend partyers mix with the nabe’s locals and artists, who covet the vintage French movie posters lining the walls. 195 Smith street www.sherwoodcafe.com
Quercy
Owned by Jean-François Fraysse the man behind West Chelsea’s La Lunchonette, the restaurant feels more provincial (it’s named after his native region in southwestern France) than faux-Parisian. And it serves elegant but homey food that anyone who grew up with a French grandmother—or Julia Child–worshipping parents—will immediately recognize.
242 Court St / 718-243-2151
Broken EnglishThe latest addition to the dog-friendly dining scene on Smith Street. The restaurant has a wide stretch of sidewalk seating making it perfect for enjoying a meal outdoors with your dog. An Italian menu features Roman dishes such as sauteed artichokes, fritto misto, meatballs and fresh pastas. 68 Bergen Street www.brokenenglishbrooklyn.com
One Girl Cookies [inferno delicious]
An artisanal bakery/cafe specializing in handmade baked goods including petite tea cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and whoopie pies! 68 Dean Streetwww.onegirlcookies.com/
