Caffè Panna Brings Summery Sundaes and Granitas to Greenpoint

Opening

Caffè Panna Brooklyn

Ready for a summery sundae with no less than lemon bar and vanilla ice creams, lemon curd, graham crunch, lemon bar chunks and raspberry compote? It shares the spotlight with granitas, fruit and coffee, all making their debut at Hallie Meyer’s new Greenpoint branch of the Irving Place spot she opened in 2019. The signature cloud of panna, or whipped cream, is parked on top, as it is on sundaes and affogatos. Ms. Meyer is a daughter of Danny Meyer, and her ice creams are freshly churned on-premises in a bevy of rotating flavors, including several made with chocolate. This location is more spacious, with indoor and outdoor seating and a room for parties.

16 Norman Avenue (Banker Street), Greenpoint, Brooklyn, caffepanna.com.

Psaraki

Taking its cue from Greece’s seaside tavernas, this addition to the Williamsburg waterfront with seating indoors and out is done in whitewashed stucco and white marble. It features seafood, like a cone of fried baby fish with onion, branzino crudo, pan-seared scallops and lobster pasta. The fisherman’s table, $74 per person, offers an array of dishes for a group. (Wednesday)

420 Kent Avenue (South Eighth Street), Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 212-205-5035, psaraki.com.

César

Bolstered by acclaim for his previous work at Brooklyn Fare, the chef César Ramirez is now out on his own. His restaurant, airy and spacious with counter seating for 13 and tables for another three dozen, presents a view of the kitchen and its centerpiece, a giant Bonnet range. He plans a 12- to 14-course tasting menu for $365, that will feature a collection of new dishes, including quail, while showcasing a couple of his signatures, notably a frozen soufflé that will be dressed according to the season. For now it will be made with sweet corn.

333 Hudson Street (Charlton Street), 212-220-5152, cesar.restaurant.

Fairweather

In the leafy sunken courtyard of the High Line Hotel is an alluring oasis. This seasonal installation offers classic and summery cocktails with and without spirits, spritzes, wines and beers. It’s from Crew, which runs Grand Banks, the bar on a boat on the Hudson River, among others.

180 Tenth Avenue (20th Street), thehighlinehotel.com/fairweather.

Wonderland

This gastrobar delivers Sichuan heat with spicy chicken sliders, Sichuan cold noodles, and drinks that involve Sichuan peppercorns along with other Asian ingredients. Peter He, an owner of Chili in Midtown, is the executive chef.

92 Second Avenue (East Fifth Street), 212-814-2943, wonderlandbarnyc.com.