Brunch bailouts

Bailout: Belcourt

Commanding the corner of Second Avenue and Fourth Street like nobody's business, the very European Belcourt is quickly becoming an East Village go-to for brunch, lunch and dinner. The food arriving from chef Matt Hamilton’s kitchen (no relation to Gabrielle of Prune, his former boss) has a perspective that goes well beyond the French vibe that permeates the room—the earthy Mediterranean menu offers unusual breakfast snacks like lebne with fruit, bacalao hash and boudin blanc.

Belcourt
84 E. Fourth St. at Second Ave.
212-228-8414