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On the surface, Bar Tano (which opened in the no-foodie’s-land between Park Slope and Carroll Gardens), bears more than a slight resemblance to its older sibling, Park Slope’s Bar Toto. They share an atmospheric old-world vibe, tin ceilings, and a long, inviting bar (zinc in this case, imported from Texas). But Bar Tano, according to owner Peter Sclafani (“Tano” was his uncle’s nickname), is “more of a bar, with a lot more alcohol.” To wit: ten tap beers, 30 Italian wines by the glass, and house cocktails like a “dirty beet” martini. Tano’s menu is lighter and snackier, and runs the enoteca gamut from arancini to Baccala Mantecato bruschette and a Leggero panino with fig jam and escarole. Expect also a few simple pastas, and a selection of grilled pizzas. — Robin Raisfeld and Rob Patronite

The kitchen closes at midnight Sunday through Thursday and at 1am Friday and Saturday

Brunch
Sat—Sun, 10am—4pm

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