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Breeze: Sichuan Kitchen and Dim Sum in Greenpoint, Brooklyn

Breeze brings fiery Sichuan cooking to Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where warm wood and soft lighting set the stage for a menu rooted in regional spice and handmade technique.

The kitchen and Sichuan flavors

The team describes Breeze as a moment built for the neighborhood, blending their upbringing with local influences. Spice fills the air as chefs prepare dishes using traditional techniques adapted for a modern palate. A Gault&Millau score of 12 recognizes the consistency and skill in the kitchen, where every plate aims to honor the bold profiles of southwestern China. The menu avoids compromise, letting chili oil and peppercorn lead the flavor profile across appetizers and entrées.

Handmade dim sum and bold starters

Dim sum arrives prepared by hand, emphasizing texture and care over convenience. The pork potsticker combines sweet onion and glass noodles wrapped in wheat and corn flour, while wontons in chili sauce offer a mix of pork, sesame, and peppercorn powder. Starters like mouthwatering chicken bring poached free-range meat into a classic Sichuan sauce of garlic and peanut, and thousand-year egg rolls pair preserved egg with roasted pepper sauce and cucumber. Each bite delivers a specific heat level balanced by acidity or umami depth.

Tea-infused cocktails and community space

The dining room features acoustic panels painted by independent local artists, turning functional elements into a rotating gallery available for purchase. Music shifts the energy on special weekends, with DJs and bands drawing a crowd that values connection. The bar transforms familiar tea essences into new experiences through craft cocktails like the Juno, which blends Laphroaig single malt with plum vinegar and lime, or the Summer Breeze, mixing hibiscus gin with yuzu. Guests can also explore a selection of baijiu and sake, complemented by wines chosen for brightness and balance.