Sensational seasonal cooking for locavores

Word to the wise: The restaurant has a no-reservations policy, so expect a long wait, especially at weekends.

It looks like just another hipster haunt in Brooklyn with its exposed brick walls and bare bulbs, but something spectacular is happening in Battersby's kitchen - and this has made it the new star addition to Cobble Hill.

From the moment the complimentary home-baked rosemary bread with ricotta dip arrives, the ever-changing menu is nothing but inspired - and well-priced. Go for the spontaneous tasting menus - which are improvised on the spot - to see what three chefs can do in one tiny kitchen.