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Brooklyn Museum Staff Picks

• @ Zaytoon's: Staff Pick! Caroline (Design): Reasonably priced, quite tasty with plenty of veggie options. Their lentil soup can’t be beat and their pitas are always super fresh. It's BYOB. Nice decor, too! (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Blue Marble: Staff Pick! Lidy (Development): I've only gotten the coffee ice cream which is a sweet delicious lunch alternative (yes, you can have ice cream for lunch). They also have a kids corner... (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Glass Shop: Staff Pick! Lidy (Development): Good coffee, fresh squeezed juice and sardine sandwiches on fresh, tasty bread. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Blue Marble: Staff Pick! Elaine (Collections): farm made ice cream, delicious flavors like raspberry, and chocolate chocolate chip! (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Glass Shop: Staff Pick! Tessa (Exhibitions): Delicious, strong coffee, espresso, cappuccinos and lattes. They use beans from La Colombe, renowned Philadelphia roaster. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ The Vanderbilt: Staff Pick! Katie (Registrar's Office): Very smart décor and friendly staff. Delicious cocktails and great selection of beer. Well priced food for a special night out in Prospect Heights. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ James: Staff Pick! Caroline (Design): The kind of place where someone might propose marriage or where you may meet the in-laws. Nice if you have time, $$, a hot date.. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Franklin Park: Staff Pick! Jillian (Editorial): This place has all the elements that make a bar great: large patio, well-sized dance floor, and weekly trivia. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Abigail Cafe: Staff Pick! Will (Membership): Though billed as a wine bar, they serve lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Delicious food and the bottle selection for wine is both extensive and reasonably priced. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Chavella's: Staff Pick! Beth (Library): Fresh, delicious food and very friendly service. Cactus taco, fish taco, and mushroom quesadilla are superb. (December 15th, 2009)
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• @ The Islands: Staff Pick! Tessa (Exhibitions): Jerk chicken, rice and peas. Delicious. Great for takeout. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Teddy's Greek Resturant: Staff Pick! John (Development): Good Greek and diner food - and the garden out back is a real find and great in the warm weather. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Bar Sepia: Staff Pick! Elaine (Collections): ...cozy and friendly....try the mulled cider with a nice whiskey shot. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Tom's Restaurant: Staff Pick! Katie (Curatorial): Their burgers are the best true diner burgers in the area...and they have every type of pancake or pancake topping under the sun. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Franklin Park: Staff Pick! Will (Membership): This beer garden is perfect year-round. Franklin Park's staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about the rotating selection of mostly-local brews. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Gen: Staff Pick! Richard (Membership): Genuine no frills Japanese cuisine on Washington Ave (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Blue Marble: Staff Pick! Jillian (Editorial): The ice cream is a bit pricey but absolutely worth it. Like heaven in a cup. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Zaytoon's: Staff Pick! Lidy (Development): Hummus is generously doled out & comes with a hot puffed-up pita, straight from the oven. Turkish salad is like salsa on steroids. Lovely garden & family friendly. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Le Gamin - Brooklyn: Staff Pick! Richard (Membership): Casual & cozy friendly French bistro, moderate prices (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Abigail Cafe: Staff Pick! Katie (Curatorial): Little pricey for the quality, but if you want a slightly-nicer sit-down place, it works. They have a theme for every night, from salsa dancing to blindfolded dinners. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Beast: Staff Pick! Richard (Membership): Simple freshly prepared food. The scallops are particularly good, and nice brunch on weekends. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ La Taqueria De Los Muertos: Staff Pick! Eleanor (Education): Lunch special gets you a salad or soup and a burrito - enough for two meals, $7. The atmosphere is homey, arty. Food is fresh & delicious. Love the sugar skull theme! (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Cornelius: Staff Pick! Richard (Membership): As in Vanderbilt?... Clubby and friendly old world charm abounds. You can always count on the American standard fare. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Soda Bar: Staff Pick! Caroline (Design): One of the longest Happy Hours in Brooklyn! Cheap bar munchies help soak up the alcohol, too. An outside patio in the summertime makes it perfect to wallow away the day. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ The Pulp & The Bean: Staff Pick! Will (Membership): Your standard upscale coffee shop, which is to say unbelievable coffee, great breakfast food, free wifi, and a relaxed atmosphere. You can't go wrong! (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Blue Marble: Staff Pick! Katie (Curatorial): Sea salt brownies and fresh sorbets are amazing. Fresh muffins and baked goods from Blue Sky Bakery (rasberry-zuchinni-dark chocolate muffins--yum!) (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Chavella's: Staff Pick! Lidy (Development): I've gotten the chicken torta again and again. A crispy warm chicken cutlet, cool avocado and lettuce and a nicely toasted roll...and it's enormous! (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Soda Bar: Staff Pick! Katie (Curatorial): The Pierogi and beer-battered onion rings here are a great-tasting way to clog your arteries! (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Washington Commons: Staff Pick! Jenny (Exhibitions): One of the best back-patios in Brooklyn and good hefeweizen on tap. Celebrated my last birthday here. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ The Spot - American Bistro: Staff Pick! Katie (Curatorial): Affordable lunch specials, wine specials with dinner, and good brunch on the weekends with unlimited mimosas. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Sit & Wonder : Staff Pick! Eleanor (Education): Wonderful pastries, but beyond that they serve Stumptown Coffee, which is now roasted in Red Hook. In addition, a small drip coffee is only $1! (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Blue Marble: Staff Pick! Eleanor (Education): My favorite thing to do is to combine all the shop's attributes and get a scoop of vanilla ice cream in ice coffee. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Natural Blend: Staff Pick! Matthew (Design): All organic, with Jamaican flair, featuring fresh juices and the traditional roasted breadfruit with cod. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Abigail Cafe: Staff Pick! Matthew (Design): Delicious sandwiches and coffee. Call ahead. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ 3D Bakery: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): Jamaican chicken patties and the tasty jerk chicken platter comes with a very addictive cabbage dish; if you are feeling a bit adventurous, try a peanut punch. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ mitchell's soul food: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): One of the best fried chickens you will ever have. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Rawstar: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): Nappa Cabbage Sandwich is one of my favorite local delights. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ plan b - brooklyn: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): A very busy sports bar with a cute little backyard. Have a hangover? Then try the brunch hangover helper. The Thanksgiving leftovers sandwich is quite good too. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Milk Bar: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): The old Michelin rated Garden Cafe space closed this year and the space has been transformed into a beautiful airy cafe with breakfast foods and sandwiches. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Vanderbilt Coffee Shop: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial):This old-school diner has been here for at least 10 years, a mainstay. Not much to look at, but the people who work there are so nice and friendly and NOTHING is over $7 (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Tavern On Dean: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): Decent brunch special and a great little bread/muffin basket. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ The Spot - American Bistro: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): $12.95 the best boozy brunch deal in all of Brooklyn; Be sure to order the crabcake. It is one of my favorite Prospect Heights dishes. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Abigail Cafe: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): Jazz brunch; keep a look out for their dark dining project it is so much fun. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Sharlene's: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): They make a great hot toddy. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Christie's: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): You shouldn't come to this area of Brooklyn without stopping here for a Jamaican patty (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Joy Indian Restaurant: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): Not much to look at but their Chicken Tikka Masala is great and the Tandoori dinner for two will feed 2 people for at least 2 meals. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ El Gran Castillo de Jagua: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): Not much to look at but their rotisserie chicken is amazing and breakfast special of mangu and fried cheese is cheap and delicious. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Desserts by Michael Allen: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): The Quiche is delicious. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Cornelius: Staff Pick! Kathy (Curatorial): They make a great mac n' cheese with bacon. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ St Johns Marketplace: Staff Pick: Tash (Membership): Unexpected gem. They take standard deli fare up a notch w/ choices like flatbread, avocado, and cucumber for made-to-order sandwiches made carefully with love! (December 11th, 2009)
• @ Gen: Staff Pick! Stephanie (Education): Gen has high-quality, fresh sushi at good prices. The patio out back is a lovely spot for dining in the spring and summer. Enjoy the green or red bean ice cream. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Washington Commons: Staff Pick! Stephanie (Education): Darkish dive bar with a good selection of beers on tap. They also have an outdoor patio area in the back for when the sun is shining. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Tom's Restaurant: Staff Pick! Stephanie (Education): Tom's is a reminder that brunch is a good idea at any time of day. Old-fashioned diner style meets new-fangled approaches to the ultimate brunch food: pancakes. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Brooklyn Central Library: Staff Pick! Deb (Digital Lab): Catch a snack at the Mambo Open Book Café and check out some books at the same time. Sit under an umbrella on the plaza and sip your coffee. Civilized! (December 19th, 2009)
• @ Tom's Restaurant: Staff Pick! Deb (Digital Lab): Breakfast at lunchtime and classic diner food amid year-round holiday decorations. (December 19th, 2009)
• @ Cheryl's Global Soul: Staff Pick! Deb (Digital Lab): Small and cozy, with a back garden during nice weather. Great soup/sandwich combos and a tasty main dish every day. (December 19th, 2009)
• @ The Islands: Staff Pick! Danny (Exhibitions): A hole-in-the-wall kitchen covering your Caribbean needs. I like to get the spicy jerk chicken and head over to the nearby park to enjoy. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Weather Up: Staff Pick! Jenny (Exhibitions): Old-fashioned cocktails in a cozy space with an amazing copper bar. Great spot for a mid-winter drink. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Joyce Bakeshop: Staff Pick! Beth (Library): Great macaroons and Gorilla coffee (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Sushi Tatsu I: Staff Pick! Bob (Technology): Best sushi in town and a fine veggie menu too. Great lunch specials. Nice restaurant and fast delivery if you can't make the trip. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Bar Sepia: Staff Pick! Sarah (Curatorial):Feels like your well-stocked bar-home, away from home. Always great, ever changing art on the walls. Beautiful backyard and a very awesomely decorated ladies restroom. (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Cheryl's Global Soul: Staff Pick! Sallie (Merchandising): The Vegetarian Chili is a comfort food any day of the week. And Gingerade too!! (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Tom's Restaurant: Staff Pick! Lisa (Conservation): The place to go to get your fix for grits! (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Chavella's: Staff Pick! Shelley, (Technology): Love this place. Great atmosphere for a sit down lunch or dinner. Lots of fantastic vegetarian options. Faves are the Tlacoyos con Nopales and Chiles Rellenos! (December 15th, 2009)
• @ Teddy's Greek Resturant: Staff Pick! Lisa (Conservation): Yum - falafel. (December 15th, 2009)