Just moved to the south part of Carroll Gardens (getting off at the Carroll St. F stop) and wanted some recommendations for where to eat — and where to get take-out. Thanks! ken

General-purpose butcher: Los Paisanos, Smith @ Bergen (not Carroll Gardens, technically, but within walking distance) Pork, sausage, prepared Italian dishes, etc.: Esposito & Sons, Court @ President Wine shop: Smith and Vine is...

New York’s hottest new pizzeria is an old-school kind of joint with deep Brooklyn roots. Lucali’s in Carroll Gardens has equipment from the departed Leonardo’s, sausage from Esposito Pork Store, and an owner...

Bonnie’s grill is the best!! But Cafe Clinton is is my fav in Carroll Gardens/Cobble Hill/Boerum!! And a nice atmosphere!!!!! _______________ 9 exclamtion marks used!

I asked Mark, the owner, last night. The definitive spelling is: Lucali’s. -Peter

Looking for a nice wine bar with (perhaps more importantly than the wine) great cheeses. I live in BK Heights/Cobble Hill area, so don’t mind a quick walk to Carroll Gardens, Boerum, Dumbo, or upper areas of Park Slope....

Hidden Mexican treasure at a Brooklyn deli.

The je ne sais quoi in the alluring hamburger at Cocotte is a dash of cognac, which is drizzled over a fistful of top-notch beef at this Park Slope bistro and bar.

Brooklyn’s Damascus Bakery, Sahadi’s, Waterfalls Cafe, Najeeb’s, and Mazzat Mediterranean Kitchen.

Look for moist, flavorful corn and wild blueberry muffins behind the takeout counter at Park Slope sandwich shop Tempo Presto.

Marco Polo opens a pizza-and-wine hangout in Brooklyn.

A Brooklyn Middle East update: Uncle Mina, Mazzat, Yemen Cafe, and Sweet Arayssi.

Verandah Place Deli starts with Valrhona chocolate and froths it up with whole milk. The resulting hot chocolate is thick, delicious, not too sweet, and not paralyzingly rich, like some other versions around town.

Winning ’cue and lobster rolls from a Brooklyn favorite.

anybody?