"Housed in a building that looks like it was around when the founding fathers were alive, this Dumbo (technically, Vinegar Hill) restaurant has a smallish dining room and an immensely charming backyard with string lights and creeping vines. We always love the seasonal quiche, which has the consistency of a soufflé, but the must-order item is the incredible sourdough pancake that's cooked in a wood-fired oven. It’s custard-like in the middle and might come with strawberries, apples, or peaches depending on the season. No matter what it comes with, just get it." - neha talreja, will hartman, bryan kim, kenny yang