Runner Up

Next-door sibling Winner may earn the trophy for its bread and desserts (also served here) but Runner Up is likely number one in many Park Slope residents' hearts given its serious focus on fresh, seasonal produce anchored by savory heavy-hitters.
Blink and you'll miss this diminutive place drenched in natural light. The good vibes extend to the food, where you may tuck into a sweet-tart citrus salad with aged gouda and cool-crisp fennel. Then, dark rye breadcrumbs coat the smoked trout- and potato-filled croquettes for a delicious bite. Fisherman's pie riffs on the classic savory shepherd's pie, subbing in flaky pollack, charred tomatillo, spinach and buttery mashed potatoes. Save room for the house-made chocolate-hazelnut pot de crème.