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2026 arrivals
Frenzie
Sourdough pies and natural wine from the Confidant team, next door to their restaurant. Walk-ins only, with late-night service on weekends.
Light Switch
Coffee in the morning, wine at night. Reclaimed boardwalk timber and water-tower cedar give the room its texture; the menu moves from pastries and baguettes to cheese and fondue.
Pony’s
Elana Shvalbe and Michael Furac’s bar in a former yoga studio. Cocktails and Eastern European small plates—a reason to head down to Van Brunt.
Sea & Soil
Confidant
Seasonal cooking in a new neighborhood home after Industry City. Included for its more intimate scale and FOUND’s early enthusiasm for the move.
Earlier arrivals, worth keeping
Lindquist
Rhode Island-made leather goods with a focus on materials and the people making them. The Atlantic Avenue shop also hosts visiting makers—a good match for your interest in objects with a story.
Diljān
Afghan baking from the Little Flower team and Bryan Ford. The combination of a specific food tradition and a carefully considered small space makes this more compelling than another generic pastry stop.
Golden Ratio
Seasonal cocktails and considered non-alcoholic drinks from the Place des Fêtes and Cafe Mado team. The draw is attention to ingredients and hospitality, with a reason to return as the menu changes.
How places make the list
Neighborhood first: Boerum Hill, Fort Greene, Gowanus, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Prospect Heights and nearby Brooklyn.