Brunch Bets: Prime Meats

Rarely, if ever, do I crave steak and eggs for breakfast. But when said steak and eggs are from Prime Meats, I'm easily swayed. Owned and operated by childhood friends Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo (aka "the Franks"), this Carroll Gardens restaurant is perpetually slammed with diners. And for good reason, the food and cocktails are absolutely delicious. Described as a farm-to-table restaurant with German influences, Prime Meats specializes in pre-Prohibition era handcrafted cocktails and hearty alpine cuisine. While dinner remains their specialty, one would be foolish to overlook the solid brunch.

Brunch Bets: Seersucker

Go ahead and add Seersucker to the city's gradually expanding list of southern-inspired restaurants. Located on Smith Street in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn, Seersucker is the creation of Arkansas-native Robert Newton. Recently featured in Food and Wine, the restaurant has received mixed reviews. But in the wake of Brooklyn Star closing, which Eater reported may be more than just a temporary hiatus, MW and I trekked to Seersucker looking forward to their southern take on brunch. Sadly, our hopes were never realized as we were served a series of poorly executed dishes.

Brunch Bets: Char No. 4

Located in the Carroll Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn, Char No. 4 is first and foremost a whiskey bar. Don't believe me? Just try selecting from their 300-plus selection that's sold by the ounce. Even their name is derived from the they way barrels are charred to age whiskey, giving it that characteristic smokey flavor.

So why am I writing about a whiskey bar as a brunch destination? I'm glad you asked. While the front of the restaurant may celebrate this fine spirit, the kitchen in the rear turns out some serious smoked meat. Chef Matt Greco knows his way around a kitchen after having spent time at the likes of Michelin-stared Café Gray and A Voce. Here, Greco focuses on a small but well executed menu that prominently features pork.