iCi Restaurant has been a fixture in Fort Greene, Brooklyn since 2004 - and is a local and critic's favorite. Owner Catherine Saillard and her team focus on three words: Fresh, seasonal and local. The menu is simple yet elegant, using the best ingredients rather than creating a complicated dish.  Go for the weekend brunch in their outdoor garden, paired with a trip to the Brooklyn Flea a block away, or enjoy a low-key, civilized, week night dinner.  You will not be disappointed!

246, De Kalb Avenue, Brooklyn (718) 789 2778 www.icirestaurant.com