The house-baked croissants (plain, chocolate, or cheese) are delicious on their own or as part of a sandwich, perhaps with fontina, broccoli rabe, and roasted tomato. Read more.
At Early, they’re bringing truffle oil back down to earth in the form of the Zappie. Caramelized onions, mushrooms, garlic, fontina cheese and truffle oil combine in your new favorite sandwich. Read more.
There’s pasta on the menu, along with more traditional brunch dishes like baked eggs, french toast, pancakes, and a breakfast sandwich on ciabatta with scrambled egg, sausage, fontina, and ramp pesto. Read more.
The Salumi E Formaggi is delicious and worth the cost, but the portion for 2 could easily feed 4. I recommend getting that, plus a pizza to share between 2 people, and you will be well fed!
Peter Sclafini and Kristen Hallett, who own Bar Toto and Provini in Park Slope opened Ogliastro Pizza Bar last week. The upscale pizzeria features a large and lovely outdoor patio. Read more.