Risbo, French-American restaurant in Brooklyn, US
Risbo is a French-American restaurant on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, run by French-born chef Boris Ginet. The space has indoor seating and an outdoor garden patio, and the menu focuses on spit-roasted meats, whole grilled fish, and small sides drawn from different culinary traditions.
Boris Ginet moved from France to the United States over 25 years ago and opened Risbo to bring a piece of Paris to Brooklyn. He renovated and shaped the space himself to match his own vision of what the restaurant should feel like.
The restaurant works for lunch or dinner, and when the weather allows, the outdoor patio is worth choosing over a table inside. The space also hosts events and weddings in its backyard, so it can be busier than usual on certain days.
Risbo was described by the Michelin Guide as a Parisian rotisserie with a Brooklyn vibe, which is an unusual recognition for a place with no formal dining pretense. The back of the restaurant also has a hammock, which adds to the relaxed feel of the space.
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