"The moment you walk into Gertie, a Jewish American spot in Williamsburg, you feel a little better. Maybe it’s because of the floor-to-ceiling windows or the pastel color scheme that transports you inside of a Sunday morning cartoon. Either way, it’s a pleasant place, and it’s great for when you want to sit at a little table and eat a whole fish or a plate of vegetable sides. This place is also counter-service, so it’s pretty casual, and it doesn’t get too busy due to the fact that it’s mostly known as a breakfast/brunch spot." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, will hartman