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There’s a Japanese izakaya in Gowanus that’s making wood-fired corn ribs in a converted pizza oven. If that doesn’t sound like the most quintessential Brooklyn statement, we’re not sure what does. Either way, it’s what’s happening at Cotra, a restaurant from the team behind Bed-Stuy’s Trad Room. You'll find the leather booths and exposed brick of long-time neighborhood favorite Monte’s still here, as well as the oven—the sushi chef experiments with Japanese-style pizza. With its flickering candles and mismatched chandeliers, this place is great for a casual date night over a bowl of noodles with someone who will agree to the carafe of house sake even when they said they were taking the night off. Or have yourself a solo evening at the bar up front, with a cocktail and some mochiko chicken.
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Food Rundown
Addictive Cabbage
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Sake Kasu Caesar
Sushi Roll
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