(Photo: Hannah Whitaker/New York Magazine)

1. 1. Al Di Là

   248 Fifth Ave., at Carroll St., Park Slope; 718-783-4565

   The ever-impenetrable Italian restaurant adds lunch Wednesday through Sunday, with dishes like stewed lamb with polenta and eggs “drowned” in tomato (pictured).

2. 2. Beer Table

   427B Seventh Ave., nr. 14th st., Park Slope; 718-965-1196

   The new Tuesday-night dinner is a $25 three-course prix fixe ($15 beer pairing optional).

3. 3. Terroir

   413 E. 12th St., nr. First Ave. (No Phone)

   At brunch, grape nuts can experiment with optimal pairings for frittatas, French toast, and egg sandwiches (or just ask partner Paul Grieco for his expert opinion).

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