La Flor

"If you see someone in Crown Heights walking around with a slice-sized box from La Flor, there's probably a spicy pepperoni with ranch slice inside. It's scattered with thinly sliced jalapeños and expertly singed ‘roni cups, with bright, herby ranch swirled on top. The new-school slice shop also makes a surprisingly light white pie with ricotta and honey, and a Spicy Hawaiian with fancy capicola, all a 10-minute walk away from the park. Consider your future picnics handled." - willa moore, bryan kim, neha talreja, arden shore

"In addition to serving pretty great Mexican food, the folks at La Flor know how to create a mood. During the day, breakfast included, it’s a pleasant, sunny place where people eat chicken tinga tostadas and tortas filled with spicy, chipotle marinated barbecued pork. True to its name, the restaurant is covered in hand-painted flowers and filled with bouquet centerpieces. As you look out at people rushing on and off the 7 train, the quiet, spacious restaurant feels sort of serene. At night, soft lighting and the low hum of jazz music turn this into a mellow date spot. Some nights, there’s live music. Whenever you come in, expect a solid selection of dishes like sweet mole enchiladas and jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab meat. " - neha talreja, nikko duren

"For years, this mosaic-covered Mexican spot right under the 7 line on Roosevelt Ave has served Pueblan-style dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Starting at 8am, you can stop by for a basket of fresh breakfast pastries or a slice of rhubarb and strawberry pie. If you’re not a morning person, try the chicken enchiladas covered in mole poblano or jumbo shrimp stuffed with crab meat at one of their socially-distant sidewalk tables during lunch or dinner. Be sure to check out their Instagram before you visit, because that’s how you’ll hear about their weekend specials, like tamales and soft shell crab." - nikko duren

"It’s probably been a few months since you’ve read the phrase “fruit reduction” on a brunch menu. So you should take some time to reflect on brunches past as you read details about La Flor’s vanilla french toast. It’s one of their daily breakfast options, all of which are available for pick up and delivery from 9am to 2pm. You can also get huevos rancheros, frittatas, and a basket of breakfast pastries." - nikko duren

"The mole poblano chicken enchiladas from La Flor frankly don’t care about your work drama or the 346 emails you allowed to pile up. We know this because we’ve asked. So take 30 minutes away from the ergonomic mouse pad to appreciate the Pueblan-style Mexican food from this Woodside spot, and forget about everything that’s happening in your inbox." - hannah albertine