Brassica Kitchen + Cafe

Brassica Kitchen + Cafe in Forest Hills gives familiar food some unexpected company. Its changing dinner menu has paired pork belly with brown-buttered marshmallow and ginger chutney, and Brussels sprouts with miso and maple umeboshi. Fermentation runs through the cooking and drinks, with house-made vermouth and amaro among the options. You can order individual dishes or choose The Ride, a tasting option for at least two people. Weekend brunch brings another reason to visit, along with coffee and homemade doughnuts. The Washington Street restaurant serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday and brunch on weekends. An administrative fee and a benefits fee replace traditional tipping, so read those details when planning the bill.