New York: Top 10 Brooklyn Restaurants Worth the Wait

● Flatbush Farm (Prospect Heights) - Everything you'd expect from a restaurant with "Farm" in the name: local, organic, sustainable. Decor is more modern than country, save for the bangin' backyard overflowing with green.
● Vinegar Hill House (Dumbo) - Cast iron dishes, straight from the wood fire oven, are killer tasty and surprisingly affordable. Mismatched knickknacks and vintage furniture make the space a real charmer.
● Rose Water (Park Slope) - It's not surprising that a seasonal menu helps the coop crowd get off. Park Slope's favorite date spot comes with flickering candles and chocolate pot de crème.

● Buttermilk Channel (Carroll Gardens) - Brooklyn’s M.V.P. in the fancy-fried-chicken craze serves their birds with cheddar waffles. A clean interior—large windows, industrial lighting, dark wood floors—is the epitome of Brooklyn chic.
● James (Prospect Heights) - Hidden in the first floor of a brownstone, the restaurant draws a neighborhood crowd, but the food—New American with local ingredients—is worth a commute.
● Al di Là (Park Slope) - Park Slope’s favorite Italian job comes with the longest wait. Rustic fare (pork loin scallopine, tagliatelle al ragu, roasted duck) is served in a purposefully deteriorating dining room.
● Franny’s (Prospect Heights) - Ultra-thin pizza fancied up with super fresh—and yes, you guessed it, sustainable—toppings like clams and mussels. Husband and wife owners don’t skimp on the salads or apps, either.
● Acqua Santa (Williamsburg)- The romantic, go-to spot for the more committed hipster types. Italian favorites, like spaghetti puttanesca and fettucine amatriciana, are easily paired with a bottle of vino.
● Applewood (Park Slope)- Mom and pop joint serves up responsible food in a cozy, ski-lodge setting; think fireplace, wooden tables, and flowers. The meal won’t weigh as heavily on your conscience as it will your wallet.
● The Good Fork (Red Hook)- A reason to go to Red Hook other than IKEA. This eclectic restaurant serves global bites like Korean style steak and eggs, as well as neighborhood favorites like Steve’s Key lime pie.