Chef April Bloomfield and Gabriel Stulman's Fort Greene bistro serves elevated American fare with a deep wine list and warm hospitality. Michelin Recommended.
Sailor NYC | Chef April Bloomfield's Neighborhood Bistro in Fort Greene, Brooklyn
Chef April Bloomfield and Gabriel Stulman opened Sailor in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, as a neighborhood bistro where familiar dishes get an elevated touch. The restaurant describes itself as a place "celebrating Chef April Bloomfield’s menu of elevated takes on familiar dishes." It is part of the Happy Cooking Hospitality family, which also includes Jeffrey's Grocery, Joseph Leonard, and Fairfax.
The kitchen is led by Executive Chef Skylar Mosca, working alongside Chef Partner Bloomfield and a dedicated team of sous chefs. The approach is straightforward: refined American cooking served in a setting that feels welcoming rather than formal. The restaurant's own words capture the spirit: "At the heart of the restaurant, a deep wine list ranges from easy drinkers, through classics and funkier selections. Tying it all together is the warm service that Happy Cooking Hospitality has become known for."
Sailor earned a Michelin Recommended distinction, a nod that aligns with its reputation for consistent, quality cooking in a relaxed atmosphere. The restaurant serves dinner nightly, plus weekend brunch, weekday lunch, and a social hour. Whether you stop in for a glass of wine at the bar or settle in for a full dinner, the experience is built around the kind of easygoing hospitality that makes a place worth returning to.
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