Located on a well-kept, tree-lined block of Union Street in Park Slope, Palo Santo serves eclectic Latin cuisine paired with carefully selected South American wines.

Palo Santo takes its name from a tropical evergreen native to South America and the Caribbean, also called lignum vitae - Latin for tree of life. The wood is known for both its durability and its healing properties, with uses ranging from ship building to natural incense.

The restaurant's design, envisioned by chef / owner Jacques Gautier, has been brought to life by the collective effort of a small group of local artists and craftsmen. First to catch the eye are the vibrant, organic forms of the custom steel fence and hand rail -the work of metal artist Kristina Kozak. Recycled material and architectural salvage were used for much of the building's renovation, with original details like the century-old wooden door that hangs in the restaurant entranceway. The interior showcases multiple installations by designer Alonso Tamayo. His intricate, subway-like mosaics work well as a back drop for Chef Gautier's open kitchen. Stretching the length of the back dining room, a dramatic eight panel mural depicts a stylized Andean landscape.

Fresh herbs and flowers grow outside in a small garden surrounding a fountain created by sculptor Adam Distenfeld. Water cascading from the rock fountain fills the restaurant with the tranquilizing sound of summer rain - transporting diners from brownstone Brooklyn to the tropics of Latin America.