Brunch in a garden

Finding outdoor dining options during summer in NY is not an easy task… The hunt for the perfect table begins as soon as the sun emerges from hibernation and as the mercury starts its slow ascent. If Parisians congregate at terraces of cafés, in NY it is the rooftops that are taken by storm by hordes of New Yorkers and tourists: to enjoy the skyline (of course), but also simply because aren’t enough nice terraces and charming patios in our square foot-challenged city.

Dig out your summer frocks, dust off your straw hats and don your sunglasses: we’re taking you to our latest find, brunch in a garden! This is one of our favorite places in Greenpoint and it’s called Milk & Roses. Inside: a library, wide red leather chesterfields and a grand piano – it is difficult to imagine a cozier setting. And in the backyard we discovered a hidden summer gem they call “the garden”. Do not get too carried away, there is not one square inch of lawn. But it is a flowery terrace with wooden tables, garlands of twinkling lights, pots of aromatic herbs and a delicious holiday flair. American cuisine, Southern Italian influence and open-air café style. The service is very welcoming and attentive to your every need. You’re in particularly good hands with Simon, the French waiter, who will make sure your glass is never empty.

Milk & Roses promises an idyllic brunch in a green and calm oasis. Imagine yourself in this bucolic setting, devouring a tasty croissant and indulging yourself with an avocado toast. The sound of cicadas seems to be the only thing missing. So escape the crowded rooftops and immerse yourself in the tranquility of this urban garden!

 

Milk & Roses
1110 Manhattan Avenue, Brooklyn
718-389-0160
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