Rolo's

This spot in Ridgewood, opened by five friends who met while working together at Gramercy Tavern, is the kind of cool, casual place where you’ll run into neighborhood regulars—and dinner here feels like a scene out of Bushwick fan fiction. That DJ who whipped up a 2am set at Bossanova last weekend will be seated quietly in the corner drinking an espresso martini. And a group of artist friends who once did an impromptu cabaret show on the dance floor at Mood Ring will be sharing a branzino as they discuss the cocktail menu. Expect to eat a bunch of simple wood-fired breads, meats, and vegetables as you take in the scene. They also do brunch on weekends.

photo credit: Adam Friedlander