Because Gus’s is your ideal neighborhood restaurant: laid-back and casual, this Carroll Gardens gem from chef and owner Chris McDade is worth traveling for, too, no matter where you are. It's the kind of spot where you can get lost in the wine list, grab a burger, and dig into a hearty bowl of pasta. Pro tip: From Monday through Thursday, they offer an unbeatable four-course prix-fixe meal for only $56 per person for groups of two to six.