Welcoming with just the right amount of buzz, Lore embodies the perfect neighborhood spot—if your neighborhood happens to be sophisticated Park Slope. This unique corner storefront at the base of a residential building delivers creative, highly enjoyable Indian-infused and American fare. Chef Jay Kumar's food is certainly the star, but the poetic cocktail list is worth more than a cursory glance. Start things off with a fermented dosa stuffed with tender potatoes and red lentils, jazzed up with coconut chutney and spicy "gunpowder." Next, a tranche of seabream over mint yogurt may seem simple, but it bursts with flavor thanks to a sprinkling of malabar spices. Finish with a light and refreshing citrus granité to cool things down.