Feature

In the Pink

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s cherry-blossom festival unfurls this weekend. If the Japanese food and drinks on-site aren’t for you, try these restaurants in nearby Prospect Heights.

By Rob Patronite & Robin Raisfeld
Published May 21, 2005

1. Half Wine Bar Lounge
Coffee and bagels by day, grilled sandwiches and half-bottles by night.
626 Vanderbilt Ave., nr. Prospect Pl.; 718-783-4100

2. Tom’s
Old-school coffee shop serving all-day breakfast and top-notch egg creams. Closed Sunday.
782 Washington Ave., at Sterling Pl.; 718-636-9738

3. Le Gamin Café
Linger over lattes and crêpes.
556 Vanderbilt Ave., nr. Bergen St.; 718-789-5171

4. Amorina
Newfangled pizzeria with classic and creative toppings.
624 Vanderbilt Ave., nr. Prospect Pl.; 718-230-3030