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To call this Brooklyn Heights restaurant family-friendly is an understatement. Beyond the Spot's clever door entrance—cut into different sizes for adults, kids and pets—lies an otherworldly network of Super Mario Brothers-inspired copper tubing, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-style pressure gauges, and whimsical found object and art-adorned walls. Consulting chefs from Soho bistro Shorty’s.32 and Asian diner Vinyl in Hell’s Kitchen elevate standard kids’ fare with juicy, grass-fed beef burgers, meaty Asian spiced wings, and crunchy fried chicken, but there are still simple items like a four-bite American grilled cheese. Downstairs, nautically decorated booths and clustered tables, fashioned from an enormous old sign, make great use of the cavernous space. Upstairs is lounge seating, warmly lit by beaded lampshades, and flanked by geometric-patterned drapes. You’ll also find a computer lab, a Fooseball table, and a library of books and games, as well as the full list of activities and kids’ classes offered throughout the day. Portions cater to small people, so it’s wise to order double for adults, especially when it comes to the cakey, fried-to-order donuts smeared with gooey chocolate. — Hillary Kaylor

Storytime, led by the restaurant’s creative director, takes place three times a week—Monday, 11:30 a.m.; Wednesday, 1 .pm.; and Friday, 11:30 a.m. Dance sessions/singalongs are Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m. —10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. —11:30 a.m. Rotating classes include kids’ yoga and seasonal music programs. Check updates online: themoxiespot.com/classes.

Spicy Thai wings, $5.95; fried chicken, $11; sweet potato fries, $2.95; chocolate made-to-order donuts, $2.25

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