Agi's Counter

"We should warn you that—even more than all the other greasy deliciousness on this list—brunch at Agi’s might put you to sleep. This Crown Heights restaurant serves Hungarian and Austrian-inspired takes on Jewish-American classics: think tuna melts and brisket, served with thick, buttery pieces of toast, and aged cheeses. Newbies should start with the Alpine cheddar egg sandwich, which comes on a buttery Hungarian cheese biscuit. They only have a few counter seats and corner tables, but if you can nab a seat at the counter, it’s a nice place to have a cup of coffee in what feels like your most put-together friend’s, warm, welcoming kitchen. Ask about their special Hungarian donuts. " - neha talreja, will hartman, bryan kim, kenny yang

"New York finalists of any sort fell primarily in the New York State category, which, in addition to Mitchell, included Jeremy Salamon of Agi’s Counter." - Melissa McCart

"Starting out with simple roots at Williamsburg's Smorgasburg, bakers Keavy Blueher and Allison Kave recently Kickstarted their way to opening a shop that combines two things everyone loves: sweets and booze. Butter & Scotch serves fine pies, cakes, ice cream, and snacks along with their intriguing seasonal cocktails and boozy shakes. A perfect place to stop in after dinner (or before too)." - Kyle & Annie Turman

"Creative cuisine at a diner in Crown Heights where Chef Jeremy Salamon offers a menu inspired by his Hungarian grandmother. Noteworthy dishes include a cheddar-flecked biscuit sandwich with speck, confit tuna melt on Pullman loaf, crepes, cheesecake, chocolate babka, and toast with whipped farmer’s cheese and market tomatoes." - MICHELIN Guide

"Jeremy Salamon of the buzzy Eastern European restaurant Agi’s Counter in Brooklyn, received nominations for Best Chef in New York State." - BySam Stone