Buttermilk Channel takes its name from the tidal strait separating Brooklyn from Governors Island. Legend has it that Brooklyn farmers crossing the channel by boat to sell their milk 150 years ago endured such strong currents that their milk was churned into butter.
This popular, children-friendly restaurant offers traditional American bistro cuisine, with imaginative touches. Whenever possible, owner Doug Crowell goes with local, organic and fair-trade ingredients.
Mezcal's Mexican Restaurant is a small, fiesta-decorated Mexican restaurant with friendly, attentive staff. Offering a warm mood, the hot dishes served are also well-proportioned. This restaurant also has a sister restaurant in near distance on 5th Avenue and 6th and 7th street.
Russo's Mozzarella and Pasta is a specialty Italian grocery store. It features all sorts of freshly made pasta, including raviolis and tortellinis, and a full range of Italian provisions: olives, olive oils, sausages, fresh breads, cannolis and a good selection of cheeses, notably Russo's famous fresh mozzarella. This shop is a neighborhood grocery treasure trove.
Conveniently located on the way to Port, Port Jefferson Beverage Center is your source for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. In addition to a large selection of beverages, the store also carries snack foods and even lottery tickets.