Food + Drink

In its annual and authoritative Best of New York issue, New York Magazine this year selected a handful of local establishments to crown as Gotham’s “best,” in what was a very selective and highly edited “best of” list indeed. Top picks included a nod to Battersby on Smith Street for its kale salad as the best salad, (asking if the trendy green might be the new arugula), Smith Canteen for its fried chicken sandwich and Black Gold for best record shop.

Afrika Bambaataa plays the opening party at Maimonide vegetarian restaurant in Boerum Hill and Louis C.K. was there?!? The opening of the new veggie sandwich shrine seems to be getting a super stylish reception–The Fabulous Report and Scallywag and Vagabond.

Eater confirms Momofuku Milk Bar in Carroll Gardens rumor. Eater

A helpful rundown of cheap eats in downtown Brooklyn that doesn’t include any fast food chains. Brokelyn

New French bistro coming to Atlantic Avenue and Henry Street in former La Mancha space. Brooklyn Heights Blog

Brooklynites creep every closer to being able to consume Panera Bread sandwiches. Brooklyn Heights Blog

The new Hopeland Food and Liquor on Atlantic Avenue between Smith and Hoyt streets focuses on the Cilento region of Italy. CG Patch

Elizabeth Falkner from S.F.’s now closed Citizen Cake and “Top Chef Masters” is said to be opening a Brooklyn pizza parlor. Grub Street

Colonie owners dish on their one-year anniversary. Eater

Brooklyn Fare crosses the river into Manhattan. WSJ

NYMag’s annual “best of” issue shed some light on deserving neighborhood businesses including