Sette aspires to sophistication and wants to telegraph that it's in touch with the latest trends and on the hunt for distinctive ingredients. The care with which its menu and best dishes are put together underscores the aim of an increasing number of restaurateurs in Park Slope. - Frank Bruni
Sette's got a couple of other things going for it that should lift the Seventh Avenue curse: Italian brunch fare like spicy soppressata pizzette, outdoor seating, and an affordable "Venti per Venti" wine list - twenty bottles for $20 apiece.
Set in sedate Seventh Avenue, this buzzy enoteca's sleek, wood-accented design seems more Park Avenue than Park Slope. A wood-burning stove turns out smoky,...