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"Tucked away in Red Hook, Cafe Kestrel is tiny with just a few tables, but redolent with a quiet confidence that feels years in the making, from chef Dennis Spina. This is a white tablecloth establishment, yes, but in an old-fashioned linger-awhile espresso-after-dinner way. The food is unfussy: fried squash blossoms, chicken with capers and dates (ideal for fans of chicken piccata), and applesauce sundaes for dessert. Know before you go: The restaurant is perfect for regulars, which means that those fortunate enough to have been enveloped by it seem to be doing their darndest to keep it lowkey. And for good reason: We want to be able to get in again." - Emma Orlow
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