by Jason Lampkin

“Frank’s is the real deal—the kind of old-school New York bar found only in period films. On Friday nights, there’s a dance party upstairs with live house music.” 660 Fulton St., between S. Elliott Pl. & Lafayette Ave., (718) 625-9339.

As told to Linda Dyett. Photo by David Land. See all of Jason Lampkin’s favorite places in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. This story appeared in the July/August 2011 issue.