Restaurants in Brooklyn

Korean Express’s ensemble of chefs sears traditional eats on hot stones, filling the shop with a piquant bouquet of steam. In the bustling kitchen, fingers fly as they prepare a variety of time-honored dishes such as hot-stone bibimbap and savory seaweed rice rolls that only respond to questions when addressed by their Korean name, kimbap. Proof of the kitchen’s dedication to the region's culinary traditions is evident in the use of established ingredients including sweet-potato noodles, kimchi, and handmade boiled dumplings that don't require a chopsticks-to-fork converter.

Under the guidance of founder Paul Likitsakos, the chefs at Anthi's Greek Food draw on family recipes to craft classic Mediterranean cuisine. The eatery, named after Likitsakos's daughter, boasts a menu with such Greek staples as baba gannouj, flaky pastries, and house-made yogurt bedecked with almonds, honey, and sliced mangos that double as makeshift mouth guards.

The Bread Factory's busy kitchen staff plates a wide selection of customizable breakfast, lunch, and dinner eats, allowing for the personalized creation of mouth-watering wraps, stir-fry, deli sandwiches, and pasta dishes. Egg platters and sandwiches emerge from the Factory's kitchen all day, as do warm muffins, crêpes, and scones. To satisfy cravings for heartier fare, the kitchen crew flips burgers from its grill, pulls piping-hot pizza from its brick ovens, and resets its time-travel machine daily to ensure International wraps, such as the French or Athens, hit plates without any evidence of jet lag. The Factory’s bakers also whip up sweets, such as freshly baked pies and cakes, available both whole and by the slice.

Live music and the fragrance of baking pizza fill the warmly lit interior of CU 29 Copper. Whether nestled into a plush, old-fashioned sofa or sitting outside under burrito-shaped constellations on the patio, guests tuck into brunch, lunch, and dinner dishes that combine Mexican, Italian, and American cuisine. The brick oven's flames toss light onto gold, sponge-painted walls that pop with painted murals and brick archways. Bottomless mimosas, bellinis, and bloody marys prep brunch-time gullets for omelets, tacos, and desserts, and shrimp ceviche swims into the mouths of lunch and dinner diners. Forks can sink tines into organic quinoa salad, free-range chicken, or spoon rivals as they tour CU 29’s globetrotting dishes.

At Janelle's Caribbean American Cuisine, chefs fuse exotic ingredients with familiar flavors to craft an edible celebration of culture. Located just a short walk from the Barclays Center, the restaurant introduces surrounding Brooklyn communities to a diverse menu that includes dishes such as oxtail and stew chicken with pineapple. Exposed-brick walls and dark wooden tables light up beneath colorful lighting fixtures, which sway gently from the ceiling to echo island vibes and recreate the owner's recent vacation to the inside of a kaleidoscope. On weekends, the Caribbean-American fusion restaurant satisfies all-day breakfast enthusiasts, as the courteous wait staff dishes out omelets and grilled pancakes until 4 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday.

Oysters, martinis, and burgers take center stage at Eats on Lex, where the oysters roll in fresh daily, the martinis range from classic to chocolate raspberry, and the burgers are formed from dry-aged beef. Beyond its ornate cornice, guest dig into a menu of upscale American pub food in a modern, yet cozy, dining room—characterized by clean lines, rich woods, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Bloody-mary oyster shooters, huevos rancheros, and french toast with vanilla cream and strawberries fill bellies at brunch time, and lunch and dinner dishes include spicy lamb-meatball sandwiches and new york strip sandwiches. Bartenders mix an array of specialty martinis and cocktails behind the gleaming stone bar, including a cucumber martini and peach margarita, both of which pair well with your frenemy's new dress. More than an oyster bar and eatery, Eats on Lex also draws customers with occasional live jazz and happy hour specials.