This semi-suburban oasis is popular with young families and filled with mom-and-pop shops: a “more grown-up” part of the Brooklyn borough. That’s not to say it has no edge; amongst the cheesemongers and competing Italian bakeries are plenty of stylish shops, trendy bars, and restaurants lauded by true foodies. Well-maintained brownstones and carriage houses date back to the 1800’s and offer an instant time warp into tree-lined, classic New York.
French Louie is stylish, elegant and classic - so you might be surprised to learn it’s named after the rugged trapper and French-Canadian Adirondack lumberjack, Louis Seymour. But look a little closer and you’ll see little nods to the outdoorsman, from pine tree menu illustrations to log cabin knick-knacks decorating the bar. Beyond the myth of the man is the food, of course: French-American with hints of Creole inspiration. French Louie is open for lunch, brunch, and dinner, so enjoy the popular nicoise salad in the patio on your day off, or choose from 3 different steak frites when you settle in after 5pm.
