The General Greene.   (Photo: Zach Desart)

al di là
248 Fifth Ave. at Carroll St., Park Slope; 718-783-4565
This perpetually packed Park Slope mom-and-pop shop turns out exquisite Northern Italian morsels.

Char No. 4
196 Smith St., nr. Baltic St., Carroll Gardens; 718-643-2106
Every tipple in this bourbon-centric whiskey bar and restaurant is available by the one-ounce pours, complemented by a southern comfort menu.

Fatty 'Cue
91 S. 6th St., nr. Berry St., Williamsburg; 718-599-3090
This quirky barbecue spot marries the chiles and curries of Southeast Asia (especially Malaysia and Thailand) to fatty, sustainable meats.

The General Greene
229 Dekalb Ave. at Clermont Ave., Fort Greene; 718-222-1510
The chef is known for his full-fat, Southeast Asian–inflected approach to food, and his porky presence can be detected throughout the menu of sharable small plates.

Marlow & Sons
81 Broadway, nr. Berry St., Williamsburg; 718-384-1441
A 21st-century gourmet bodega with a wood-paneled, American restaurant out back.

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