Alobar– C0LA 5213 merican 46-42 Vernon Blvd., Long Island City, Queens, 718.752.6000, alobarnyc .com. An old-fashioned, industrial dĂŠcor sets the stage for down-home dishes, such as Kentuckyfried rabbit with braised cabbage, roast pig with leeks and mint, and ginger-glazed baby back ribs at this neighborhood eatery. Plus, cocktails garnished with bacon. Lunch, dinner daily. AE, D,   MC, V; $$ 1/  Bedford, The– C0LA 5213 merican 110 Bedford Ave., at N. 11th St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 646.626.3775. Chef Blake Joyal’s rotating menu of seasonal dishes—charred lamb ribs with North Caroina vinegar sauce—and homemade desserts are served in a cozy pub setting. Breakfast, lunch,   dinner daily. AE, D, MC, V; $$ 1/  Blue Ribbon Brooklyn– C0L435American/ International 280 5th Ave., btw 1st St. & Garfield Pl., 718.840.0404, Park Slope, Brooklyn; and 12 other NYC locations., blueribbonrestaurants.com. Casual and comfortable yet elegant, this staple serves up steaks, chops, sushi, oysters, paella, local fish and—notably—crispy fried chicken. Dinner nightly; AE, MC, V; $$ 1/  Commodore, The– C0L41A 9 merican 366 Metropolitian Ave., at Havermeyer St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.218.7632. Fried chicken biscuits, hominy chili, grilled cheese and strong cocktails at this diner/bar hybrid with a nautical touch (expect mounted marlins). Dinner nightly; AE, MC, V; $/  8 DuMont– C0L5A 72 merican/French 432 Union Ave., btw Metropolitan Ave. & Devoe St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.486.7717, dumontrestaurant.com. A pioneer of the Williamburg dining scene, this restaurant has been blending refinement with a casual air since 2001. Signatures—such as the “DuMac & Cheeseâ€? (bacon, cheddar, Gruyère, Parmesan, pasta) —and regular specials can be sampled in the bistro-esque front parlor or in the perennially hip covered backyard patio. Lunch, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun; AE, DC, MC, V;   $-$$/  Elm, The– C0L572Modern French 160 N. 12th St., btw Bedford Ave. and Berry St., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.218.1088, theelmnyc.com. Chef Paul Liebrandt features classical, yet forwardthinking French fare, presented on a menu broken into categories: raw, sea, land and shared. The 70-seat space has exposed beams and an art installation made of axes. Breakfast, dinner daily;   AE, DC, MC, V; $$/  F&J Pine Tavern– C0LI5213 talian 1913 Bronxdale Ave., btw Muliner & Matthews aves., Bronx, 718.792.5956, fjpine.com. If you are a fan of pasta dishes with lots of red sauce, this is the place to be. Hearty portions of other comforting dishes include calamari calabrese and eggplant rollatini, in a dining room with checkered tablecloths and sports memorabilia decorating the walls. Lunch, dinner daily; Cash only; $ 1/  8 . Forcella Pizzeria– C0L415Italian 485 Lorimer St., btw Grand & Powers sts., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.388.8820, forcellaeatery.com; and two other NYC locations., Neapolitan pizzas are topped with lemon, arugula, pecorino and house-made
mozzarella before being flash-fried and baked in wood-burning ovens imported from Italy. Lunch, dinner daily; AE, MC, V; $$
Northeast Kingdom– C0L5213Contemporary American 18 Wyckoff Ave., btw Troutman & Starr sts., Bushwick, Brooklyn, 718.386.3864, north-eastkingdom.com. Emphasizing the seasonality of the Northeast, a husband/wife team integrates local farms and their own organic garden into dishes such as Hudson Valley rabbit tortellini and lamb osso buco with artichokepotato puree, mushrooms and dandelions. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner daily, brunch Sat-Sun; AE, D, MC,   V; $/ 
A luxury experience with a refined gastro menu, signature fresh juice cocktails and a large beer selection.
Qi Thai Grill– C0LT 5213 hai 176 N. 9th St., btw Bedford & Driggs Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 718.302.1499, qirestaurant.com. Small plates (mango soft-shell crab), grilled dishes (pork satay) and house specialties (Bangkok chicken-pumpkin curry), as well as a touch of the exotic (grilled pork jaw with tamarind sauce) served in a sprawling 4,000-square-foot converted warehouse with a chic, modern dÊcor. Lunch, dinner daily; MC, V; $/  AA17 Resorts World Casino New York City— Various 110-00 Rockaway Blvd., btw 114th St. & Aqueduct Rd., Jamaica, Queens, 888.888.8801, rwnewyork.com. Aqueduct Buffet–International 1st fl. An all-you-can-eat experience (seafood, pasta and vegetarian dishes). Lunch, dinner daily; AE, D, MC, V; $$; Genting Palace–Chinese 2nd fl. A colorful dim sum menu, as well as entrÊes such as sautÊed frog with ginger and scallions. Lunch, dinner Wed-Sun; AE, D, MC, V; $$/  ; RW Prime Steakhouse– Steak House 2nd. fl. Prime steaks and a wine bar. Dinner nightly; AE, D, MC, V; $$$/ 
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Roberta’s– C0L769oContemporary Italian 261 Moore St., btw Bogart & White sts., Bushwick, Brooklyn, 718.417.1118, robertaspizza.com. Pizzas, wood-fired in a brick oven, are made with artisanal dough covered with ingredients such as smoked ricotta, spicy soppressata and speck. The gray cinder-block exterior may seem bare, but inside the vibe is warm and inviting at this popular spot, which has been visited by celebrities and politicians. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner nightly, brunch Sat-Sun; Cash only; $$/  8
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