Pic courtesy of Franny's
That crowd jamming into Franny’s every night (show up early to avoid it) is pretty much here for the pizza. And the pizzas deserve the neverending buzz this place has gotten ever since it opened. But if you’re pizza’d out lately, or someone in your group inexplicably doesn’t like perfectly dense-but-crisp crusts with simple but sublime toppings like buffalo mozzarella and basil or clams and chilies, consider this: It’s just as easy to make a meal here out of the seasonal side dishes or pastas (like eggs with spicy pickles; fried potatoes with salsa verde; roasted sunchokes with spicy raisins and almonds; or spaghetti with anchovies, chilies, and breadcrumbs). In fact, order a few just ”to share” (which can be annoying sometimes, can’t it?), and you’ll be left wishing you’d commandeered the dishes all yourself. So order enough to make a meal. You can always come back for the pizza another time.
Franny’s. 295 Flatbush Ave. between Prospect Pl. and St. Marks Ave.; (718) 230-0221.
Prices/Features: Moderately Priced/Vegetarian-Friendly/Drink Destination