Bogota Latin Bistro

Medusa Greek Taverna Comes to Park Slope

Some of the dips on offer. Courtesy of Medusa Greek Taverna.PARK SLOPE – On December 4th, George Constantinou opened up his fourth restaurant with his husband, Farid Ali – a modern Greek spot called Medusa Greek Taverna. The couple now operates three restaurants within two-blocks in Park Slope— Bogota, which came

Carroll Gardens

Indulge yourself at Park Slope’s annual food-and-drink festival – A TASTE OF FIFTH.

More than 50 Park Slope restaurants and watering holes will convene April 10th at the Grand Prospect Hall for the legendary food-and-drink festival A TASTE OF FIFTH. The list of neighborhood hot spots participating runs the gamut from 12 new establishments (including Dram Shop, Pizza Secret and Amy Poehler’s

Food & Drink

Grub Street’s ‘Absolute Best Of Park Slope’ Fails To Recognize New Restaurant Blood

Dishes at al di la’ (Photo via kconstabile)The editors of the “foodie site” Grub Street have been busy putting together lists of their faves in a series they call the “Absolute Best of New York” — covering date bars, gay dance parties, bánh mì, as well as many neighborhoods in

Bareburger

A Guide To Gluten-Free Dining In The Slope

Miti Miti’s Miso Glazed Tofu. (Courtesy of Miti Miti)You’ve heard those jokes — the ones involving our neighborhood having a super-particular diet. The vegans, the paleos, the baconphiles…we can go on. Unfortunately, those with celiac disease occasionally get grouped in with those having particular tastes. This is

Bogota Latin Bistro

Brooklyn Staycation: A Day In Park Slope

It’s all about brownstones. (Photo by Park Slope Stoop)Looking for a way to get away without the hassle of taking a trip? How about a day trip to another part of our lovely Brooklyn? Here are our recommendations for a Saturday in Park Slope. To get to Park

Bogota Latin Bistro

Bogota Celebrates 10 Years, Owners Honored At Park Slope Pride Parade

George Constantinou and Farid Ali, the co-owners of Bogota Latin BistroSpouses Farid Ali and George Constantinou are delighted to celebrate their decade-long ownership of one of Park Slope’s most praised restaurants—Bogota Latin Bistro. Ali and Constantinou are also well-known community leaders, dedicated to serving the growth and prosperity

138 5th Avenue

Now Open: Miti Miti Taperia

Miti Miti Taperia, the new tapas bar from the owners of local favorite Bogota Latin Bistro, has officially opened at 138 5th Avenue, between Douglass and Baltic Streets, following a soft-opening period over the past couple weeks. As they note on their menu, the new restaurant’s name is short

Bogota Latin Bistro

Owners Of Bogota Latin Bistro On Hand For Presidential Press Conference On Overtime Pay

At a press conference on Thursday to discuss his plans for restructuring overtime pay rules, President Obama invited a number of workers and business owners from around the country to stand behind him as he made his speech — including Park Slope’s own Farid Ali Lancheros, who can be seen

Bogota Latin Bistro

Dine Out On October 29 And Support CHiPS

Later this month you can support CHiPS, the 4th Avenue organization that provides hot meals and more to families in need, just by eating dinner at a local restaurant. The Good Night Out takes place on Tuesday, October 29 at several Park Slope restaurants, which will donate 15% of your

athena

Hold The Gluten, Part 2: Gluten-Free Dining In The Slope

Living a gluten-free lifestyle requires a great deal of patience, determination, and willpower–especially when dining out. In a hunt to find Park Slope restaurants that offer gluten-free options (with a smile), we went undercover to find the best spots for our “GF” community to comfortably patronize. Despite some quizzical

Bogota Latin Bistro

The Power of Quinoa: Benefits and an Easy Recipe

As a health-supportive chef (and health-conscious Brooklynite), I’m always skeptical of the latest health trend, diet fad, or so-called “superfood” touted by the media. Although quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) — a food that I’d never even heard of as a kid — hit “superfood” status a few years ago, I’ve

Bogota Latin Bistro

Seen from the Stoop: Chicken Salad and a Sidewalk Sign Fine

Whetting your appetite with Park Slope food news from the past week: • First, the photo above shows a chicken salad sandwich from Kos Kaffe that was the most delicious thing we ate in the neighborhood all week. It’s a little spicy, and there’s mango involved. Highly recommended. • If

5th Avenue Street Fair

Oh, the Empanadas You’ll Meet

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