Chez Oskar
Take the subway to Fort Greene for some of the most authentic French eats in Brooklyn. Chez Oskar is a casual affair welcoming local families, romantic couples escaping the limelight and those who want to have a drink, while listening to the bistro's regular live entertainment, leaning heavily towards table-tapping Dixie blues and washboard jazz a la Django Reinhardt. Open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, Chez Oskar offers more risky dining options, such as sautéed chicken gizzards, along side more the more traditional poached eggs with bacon and moules marinieres, more familiarly known as sailor's mussels. Nearby Fort Greene makes for a suitable place to stretch the legs afterwards under the canopy of tall trees and the Brooklyn skyline.
Chez Oskar
211 De Kalb Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11205
(718) 852-6250
chezoskar.com/
Le Petite Cafe
Escape the tourist rush of Manhattan for Le Petite Café in Carroll Gardens. Cozy, adorable and very popular in the evenings, this relaxed café is a local favorite and offers visitors a refreshing alternative during a visit. Ask for a table in the not-so-secret rear garden and enjoy a large café au lait served in a bowl, while munching on fresh croissants or try one of their smoothies whipped up on the spot. For sandwich lovers, Le Petite Café is known for its Panini bread, coupled with all manner of toppings, including fresh cheeses and prosciutto. Wraps, fresh salads and groan-inducing desserts round out the menu. While waiting for your order, sit back and study the restaurants toy train that often circles the restaurant meandering in between various quirky knick-knacks and pictures. If you prefer a little elbow room, drop by during the thinner weekday lunch hour.
Le Petite Café
502 Court St.
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 596 7060
Jolie
Sneak away to Boerum Hill and one of Brooklyn's more sophisticated French restaurants. Jolie offers guests a casual evening in elegant surroundings. Wood floors, large framed posters reminiscent of Toulouse-Lautrec and tables topped with linen set the stage for traditional French menu selections including Provence-style seared cod fish, steak tartar au cognac and rack of lamb. Also open for lunch and weekend brunch, Jolie has a comfortable, open air garden available during the warmer months.
Jolie Restaurant
320 Atlantic Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 488-0777
jolierestaurant.com/
