It is a small miracle that this place isn't jam-pa...

It is a small miracle that this place isn't jam-packed on weekends. It's one of my favorite spots in Bay Ridge, thanks to the delicious, innovative burgers -- if you've never had celery on a bacon cheeseburger wrapped in its own bun, you're missing out -- to the classic Slavic food, to the sunny, always friendly personality of the restaurant's host.

This is a Bay Ridge staple, but it should be a Brooklyn staple. If you're suspicious about South Brooklyn's restaurant scene, put those suspicions to rest and have a visit.