Eat

At face value you could consider Eat Records a bit of a gimmick—since 2006 the Greenpoint storefront has served as a slightly more successful version of Cake Shop, selling vinyl, coffee and light café fare under one rock ‘n roll roof. Now, Eat Records is a gimmick no more, as the cozy Meserole Avenue eatery has expanded its hours and ambition. Megan Kimball (The Spotted Pig, Marlow and Sons) spearheads a seasonal chalkboard menu—a sample tips that the dishes will be simple, yet composed. Farro salad with spring peas and goat cheese and housemade angel hair with bitter greens and ricotta are highlights. Andouille over black beans and a hard boiled egg "manh mi" lean heavier. Egg sandwiches (croquet monsieur, cilantro egg salad) and strawberry pancakes are served at brunch.

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