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"In snug Red Hook, this bistro from Dennis Spina taps a desire for familiar ease: the menu rotates, but staples like roasted chicken, sautéed fish, and stovetop mac and cheese stay put. The goal isn’t to feel fancy so much as to offer a delicious, simple meal, and the intimacy of the space—where guests brush up against one another a bit—adds a festive pull." - Korsha Wilson