Here's a small sampling of eateries in the Downtown Brooklyn area:
A table at Locando Vini & Olii
Madiba in Fort Greene
Archives: Enjoy cuisine from all over the world in the main dining room of the recently expanded New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge. 333 Adams Street, 718.222.6543.
Bacchus: A popular Boerum Hill bistro with an intimate dining setting that reminds patrons of the City of Lights. 409 Atlantic Avenue, 718.852.1572.
Brooklyn Fare: Downtown Brooklyn's first gourmet grocer also has an open kitchen, where Chef Cesar Ramirez of Bouley and Bar Blanc fame serves 5-course meals. Take home prepared foods for lunch or dinner at this new market. 200 Schermerhorn St., 718.243.0050.
Chez Lola: Owned by the same folks as Chez Oskar, this bistro has a beautiful garden out back with a stone floor and a canopy of green trees. 387 Myrtle Avenue, 718.858.1484.
Chez Oskar: In a neighborhood known for its French bistros, Chez Oskar is the grand dame on the block. 211 DeKalb Avenue, 718.852.6250.
Harry O's: Serving Italian and American fare, Harry O's is known for its good food and friendly service. 120 Lawrence St., 718.858.9400.
Junior's: Anyone walking into this Downtown Brooklyn institution will quickly realize that Junior's breathes history and is definitely about more than just cheesecake. 386 Flatbush Avenue, 718.852.5257.
Locando Vini & Olii: A renovated pharmacy, this Clinton Hill standout matches excellent Tuscan cuisine with a dedicated staff and an alluring wine list. 129 Gates Avenue, 718.622.9202.
Luciano's: This eatery located in the MetroTech Center complex is known for its pizza and karaoke nights. 15 MetroTech Center, 718.855.6668.
Luz: Have a drink or a full meal at this upscale Fort Greene eatery where you can sit outside and relax as Brooklynites pound the pavement. 177 Vanderbilt Avenue, 718.246.4000.
Madiba: One of the best spots for South African food anywhere in the City, you may be lucky enough to share your meal with a local band that has dropped by to jam. 195 DeKalb Avenue, 718.855.9190.
Morton's The Steakhouse: Widely regarded as the best place for steak, anywhere, Morton's is located at the expanded Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, 339 Adams St., 718.596.2700.
Taino Soleil: Restaurateur Ramon A. Martinez Jr. and Chef Juan Cucaz add a rich culinary fusion of Spanish and Caribbean flavors to Downtown Brooklyn at this restaurant and bar/lounge. A DJ hosts music like Friday's popular Latin Night. 121 Livingston St. 718. 858.8778.
The Smoke Joint: Friends and chefs Craig Samuels and Ben Grossman have succeeded in appealing to the casual, eclectic Fort Greene crowd with this eatery, offering a satisfying Brooklyn-style barbecue. 87 South Elliot Place, 718.797.1011.
Thomas Beisl: Close to the Brooklyn Academy of Music, this Fort Greene bistro offers a simple menu, friendly service and a taste authentically Austrian. 25 Lafayette Avenue, 718.222.5800.
67 Burger: This great lunch spot offers eleven varieties of burger, including beef, turkey and vegetarian. 67 Lafayette Avenue, 718.797.7150.