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In the kitchen at The Farm on Adderley, Brokelyn readers' favorite brunch spot.

The votes are in and the people have spoken! You voted The Farm on Adderley as the best brunch spot in BK, narrowly edging out Miriam, Buttermilk Channel and other worthy contenders. The Farm is known for fresh ingredients, local purveyors and tiny pickles in their Bloody Marys, as one ecstatic commenter noted in ALL CAPS. Now, Google New York wants to give you a chance to win brunch for four at this Ditmas Park fave. Here’s how: Read the rest of this entry »

Brunch at Miriam, photo by Sarah Gainer

Brunch is one thing Brooklynites are passionate and opinionated about, which is why Google New York wants to treat you and three friends to brunch at your favorite Brooklyn eatery. But before we tell you how to win, you need to tell us your favorite. Here are some of the top-rated Brooklyn brunch spots according to GooglePlaces, which include a few of our own favorites. Cast your vote by Wednesday (Oct. 12), for one of the following, or choose your own: Read the rest of this entry »

Photo courtesy of A Brooklyn Life.

Think “comfort food” in Brooklyn, and the words “Buttermilk Channel” should be on the tip of your tongue. There are a number of restaurants around that try to get Southern right… and then there’s this Carroll Gardens spot where the pork chops are fried, the waffles come with cheddar and a $50 gift certificate will get you plenty full. A place that we love for oh-so-many reasons, Buttermilk Channel’s homey, yet classy menu and laid-back vibe make it what the RAFFLE OF THE CENTURY is all about: pure indulgence. Read the rest of this entry »

"Pop tarts" at Ted & Honey, photo by Aaron Fedor.

The day that you love or hate is coming up. If you wake up Sunday morning with no one in your bed, stay there all day and eat garlic knots. It is a Sunday. If, however, you’re celebrating a new crush or a long-time love, here are some budget-friendly ideas from some of our favorite Brooklyn foodists. Bon appetit!, Brokelyn Luv Style.

1) Go for a sugar high. “I love the homemade Pop Tarts from Ted & Honey in Cobble Hill (264 Clinton St., 718-852-2212). They have absolutely zero in common with that beloved and most favored breakfast of my youth—they’re buttery rectangular tarts fashioned from paté sucre and they come filled up until swollen with fresh strawberry preserves, or peanut butter and homemade jelly, or the most decadent, chocolate and banana ($3.50 each). No toasting needed. Read the rest of this entry »