By Restaurateur Emily Hyland
As the weather warms up, restauranteur Emily Hyland, of Emmy Squared, passes along her favorite Brooklyn restaurants with outdoor backyard gardens and street-side tables.
Photograph Courtesy of Emmy Squared
About Emily Hyland:
Emily and executive chef Matt Hyland are the co-founders of Pizza Loves Emily restaurants group, which includes Emily Brooklyn and Emily West Village in New York City, and Emmy Squared Pizza, which has twelve locations around the country. They call their pizzas “Detroit Style With a New York Twist” featuring focaccia-like dough and a frico crust (topped caramelized crispy-crunch cheese). They ship country-wide and offer online virtual pizza classes.
“We’ve always meant for Emmy Squared to have a local, neighborhood feel, so I am thrilled as we expand, that Emmy’s are emerging as hopeful mainstays within small neighborhoods in other cities and I can’t wait to meet some of the neighborhood regulars when I come to visit.”
Emily Brooklyn
919 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238
T: 347.844.9588
www.pizzalovesemily.com
Emily West Village
35 Downing Street, New York, NY 10014
T: 917.935.6434
www.pizzalovesemily.com
Emmy Squared Pizza
www.emmysquaredpizza.com
Emily’s Guide to Outdoor Dining in Brooklyn
Photograph courtesy of Gran Electrica
Brunch
French Louie
They have one of the nicest backyard seating areas in all of Brooklyn. It is operated by Doug Crowell, who is one of the kindest people around. Nothing beats a low-key brunch here.
320 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201
T: 718.935.1200
frenchlouienyc.com
Photograph courtesy of Fausto
Brunch & Dinner
Fausto
One of my favorite pasta stops near Prospect Park. Their outdoor dining is gorgeous.
348 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
T: 917.909.1427
www.faustobrooklyn.com
Photograph courtesy of Gran Electrica
Gran Electrica
This is an awesome guac pit stop in Dumbo. They have a great backyard and are just a skip away from the waterfront, which makes for a perfect stroll after your meal.
5 Front Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
T: 718.852.2700
www.granelectrica.com/location/brooklyn-gran-electrica
Photograph courtesy of Peaches Kitchen & Bar
Peaches Kitchen & Bar
This is a Brooklyn staple for comfort food around the clock. It’s a surefire win for any outdoor dining experience.
393 Lewis Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233
T: 718.942.4162
www.bcrestaurantgroup.com
Photograph courtesy of Grand Army
Cocktails
Grand Army
This an old favorite of mine in Boerum Hill with stellar cocktails, a raw bar, great vibes, and a solid outdoor setup.
336 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
T: 718.643.1503
www.grandarmybar.com
Photograph courtesy of Ample Hills
Sweet Treats
Ample Hills
I used to live across the street from the Ample Hills in Prospect Heights and I ate way too much of their ice cream. With just a little bit of outdoor seating, it’s a great spot to stop and grab a cone.
623 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
T: 718.483.8199
www.amplehills.com/location/prospect-heights
Photographs courtesy of the Good Batch
Good Batch
This is a great stop for coffee, sweets, and ice cream treats in Clinton Hill. It is better for a quick grab than to eat in.
936 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York 11238
T: 718.622.4000
thegoodbatch.com
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