1.Hope & Anchor
Part retro diner, part gender-bent karaoke bar.
347 Van Brunt St., at Wolcott St.; 718-237-0276
2.Pioneer Bar & Garden
Brooklyn booster Alan Harding (of Patois) revisits the corn dog.
318 Van Brunt St., nr. Pioneer St.; 718-624-0700
3. 360
An idiosyncratic bistro with a $25 prix fixe and offbeat wine list.
360 Van Brunt St., nr. Wolcott St.; 718-246-0360
4. El Huipil
Bare-bones Mexican with friendly service and restorative posole (Saturday only).
116A Sullivan St., nr. Conover St.; 718-855-4548