tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73316776040391985592024-02-20T13:30:37.546-05:00The Brooklyn BiteThe Ultimate NYC and Bklyn (& Jersey Shore) Foodie GuideReneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-58475944777993578712016-03-29T15:05:00.000-04:002016-03-29T15:05:11.980-04:00Blog Update<h2>
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Although I am no longer writing up restaurant reviews, I do keep the lists updated so please keep checking to see the latest and great in NYC and Brooklyn dining. :-)</span></h2>
Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-86919409302550134122014-02-19T15:35:00.003-05:002014-02-19T15:35:41.032-05:00Bergen Hill <span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'll say it again. I have only love for <b>Bergen Hill</b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'd go so far as to say that although I've only been a couple of times, this has become one of my new favorites. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm going to keep this review short and sweet. If you dig raw fish, good vibes, and that open kitchen homey feel, Bergen Hill is for you. Pass on the long wait at <b>Dover </b>across the street, and come here instead. <b>Chef Andrew D'Ambrosi</b> (yes, that one, of Top Chef fame)has some great things going on. The place is tiny, and if it's open, definitely grab some seats at the bar / chef's counter. It's truly amazing the delicious food coming out of this 2 by nothing space. Each dish presented is beautifully plated and well thought out, always fresh and always unique. Chat it up with the chefs, sip on some delicious cocktails and just wait for the magic to happen. Make sure to get the toasts. In early fall the Pea toast with goat cheese mint and pea puree was incredible. The winter brought a cauliflower toast with raisins pine nuts capers and grapes also addictive. Kale panzanella and Hen of the Woods are some more winners. The burrata tuna creation (pictured above) was probably one of my least favorite dishes here, but even that was solid just not my thing. We didn't even get started yet with the actual fish yet! Tuna, yes. Fluke, double yes. Hamachi, Salmon, yes, yes. Order it all, there will be no leftovers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Probably the only real gripe is that the portions are on the small side so you need to order a bunch, and the prices add up. It's not a huge bust-out, but it ain't no cheap eats either. When you're being fed as well as you are here it's still hard to complain. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For someone like me, who really has a true love (obsession) with food and the restaurant world, Bergen Hill really hits home. This is what it's all about folks. Excellent food, cozy space, friendly staff and good music. I hate to sound repetitive, but trust me, this is the real deal. Run, don't walk to Bergen Hill and you will thank me.</span><br />
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Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-39038651755118345462013-12-16T14:38:00.001-05:002013-12-16T14:38:25.565-05:00Milk & Honey (Ditmas Park)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2g00-5Bb5nYLrglXzOPgnR4cX9cnLlNi4hRSI4yEjzn8XEEx4hHdYzJOHYecNnFVNYEzcKsF48lyYA9cV3GCHGdBIHJPQvOLUECIK3XnEH_qzvBcQFhk6im9DlNGnktBggXH55R8AhJ8/s1600/IMG_1811.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2g00-5Bb5nYLrglXzOPgnR4cX9cnLlNi4hRSI4yEjzn8XEEx4hHdYzJOHYecNnFVNYEzcKsF48lyYA9cV3GCHGdBIHJPQvOLUECIK3XnEH_qzvBcQFhk6im9DlNGnktBggXH55R8AhJ8/s320/IMG_1811.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Milk & Honey</b> is a wonderful and desperately needed cafe in Ditmas Park, Brooklyn. I am always on the look out for new places around here since I live so close, but besides for the few staple spots on Cortelyou Road, it's been slim pickings. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Milk & Honey opened a few months back on the quiet corner of Newkirk and Westminster Road, and is owned and run by Max, of <b>Qathra</b> on Cortelyou. </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Good, cheap coffee from Counter Culture</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">$5 pretty decent breakfast sandwiches </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Homemade yummy pastries</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The space is open, airy, and beautiful, definitely the nicest vibe in the neighborhood. Besides for the uncomfortable metal stools (mostly backless), you can station yourself here and just chill out, have a cup of joe, do some work on your laptop, or catch up with friends. They have a decent selection of eggs, flatbreads, sandwiches and salads and although the food is not mind blowing, it it not terrible either. I've had the egyptian poached eggs, smoked salmon eggs benny as well as a few of the flatbreads, all of which have been satisfying and keep me coming back. The pastries are delicious, as is their coffee. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This is no destination location, but if you live nearby, it is definitely worth checking out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Bite Mark:</b> <b><span style="color: red;">***</span></b></span><br />
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<br />Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-82001487876644038062013-12-07T17:51:00.000-05:002013-12-07T17:51:06.505-05:00Blue Hill at Stone Barns<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Blue Hill at Stone Barns might very well be my most memorable food experience of all time. It is top notch, unique, and unlike anything else out there. Forget <b>Per Se</b> and <b>Eleven Madison</b> and imagine for a moment the formality of a fine dining establishment coupled with the casual, rustic vibe of a farm. This is the place to bring foodies. And your nutritionist best friend. And your grandmother. Barns is for anyone who can appreciate good, fresh, delicious food. It is close to a perfect meal, and definitely one of the best I've ever had. From the knowledgable waitstaff, beautiful dining room, elegantly presented food, to the incredible flavors, Blue Hill at Stone Barns is gourmet heaven. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First off, the basics. <b>Blue Hill at Stone Barns </b>is located in <b>Pocantico Hills, NY</b> 30 miles or about a 45 minute drive North from NYC. The restaurant opened in 2004 within the Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture. <b>Dan Barber</b> (also of Blue Hill in NYC), is the executive chef who's mission is to "create a consciousness about the effect of everyday food choices" (bluehillfarm.com). A meal here is not so much a meal as it is an experience. There are no menus. Most everything served is sourced on the surrounding fields and pastures, as well as local farms along the Hudson Valley. Expect to find a multi course feast of small plates for your palate using only the best ever-changing ingredients based on the current harvest.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Tips to have the ultimate BH @ SB experience:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Go early and walk around</b>. The ambiance of the farm and the restaurant itself, is so special and unique. Take it all in. If you arrive once it is already dark, you miss out on a lot. Also, this is not a quick meal so unless you are okay with sitting until 2AM, an early reservation is recommended.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Do the <b>Pecking, Grazing, and Rooting</b> option. It's a little more pricey ($208 a head!) but well worth it. Although there are about 20 courses that come, this is not one of those places that wait 20 minutes between bites leaving you restless and exhausted by the time your meal is over. Food just keeps coming. You came all the way here and are prepared to bounce (big time) so go for it, sit back relax and don't forget to breathe.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Wine Pairing</b> is recommended. I had to be rolled out of here, but it truly was an exceptional night. From bubbly, to whites, an ale or two, to some deep rich reds, the wines were all delicious and paired beautifully with the meal. I will say the wines of white-heavy so if you are more of a reds kind of guy, you may be better off order a nice bottle or two and pass on the pairing. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There are no formal menus and the offerings change on a daily if not hourly basis based on what is fresh and in season. Every time you come it is a completely new and different experience. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We were lucky enough to have one of our courses <b>INSIDE of Dan Barber's kitchen.</b> Watching the culinary magic first hand felt close to a holy experience. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Be prepared for tiny bites, often consumed sans utensils in unique and fun ways. Keep an open mind. Carving off your own brussel sprouts and snipping pea pods is part of the fun.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Take a deep breathe, make yourself comfortable, and enjoy this experience. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I won't get into too many food details as the rewas at least 20 courses and as I mentioned it is constantly changing. I honestly couldn't keep track of everything we ate, but I will say it was definitely vegetable heavy and a lot of fun surprises. Beet hamburgers, crunchy kale, baby vegetables to just name a few. Tomato tartare with a quail egg, delicious homemade ricotta with fresh baked bread, delectable pasta, I could go on and on….</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ultimately, if you care enough about food to be reading this blog, this is a must try place. It is worth the shlep, and worth the hefty price tag.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, 'Lucida Grande', 'Bitstream Vera Sans', verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: arial, 'Lucida Grande', 'Bitstream Vera Sans', verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know I'm starting to sound repetitive but BH @ SB is epic, definitely an experience you will not easily forget. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Neighborhood: </b>Pocantico Hills, NY </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><br /></b></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Bite Mark:</b> <b><span style="color: red;">*****</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Good For:</b> Foodies, Special Occasion</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="font-style: italic;">Blue Hill at Stone Barns,</b> 630 Bedford Road. MetroNorth train to Tarrytown then a 10 minute cab ride, or 45 minute drive from NYC. <a href="http://amplehills.com/">www.bluehillfarm.com </a></span></div>
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Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-18501196241826530792013-11-27T16:01:00.000-05:002013-11-27T16:01:00.376-05:00Ample Hills Creamery<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyXCdYyVqvL24oINEsrGSB9ItVvEl5kryjHyOvA516pq10RoMhqWBw8GJ53NXHPRsNl9_TBL9gB5yitm771bPhg3JFRgt1yts4rOKn6EVokyqTlFzlQdPQvetlIQoXgP9k_k10eRmEEWM/s1600/IMG_1424.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyXCdYyVqvL24oINEsrGSB9ItVvEl5kryjHyOvA516pq10RoMhqWBw8GJ53NXHPRsNl9_TBL9gB5yitm771bPhg3JFRgt1yts4rOKn6EVokyqTlFzlQdPQvetlIQoXgP9k_k10eRmEEWM/s320/IMG_1424.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know what you're thinking. Its 30 degrees outside, what business do I have eating, let alone reviewing an ice creamery in mid November? </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The answer is simply, it's that good. </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ample Hills Creamery </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">is the real deal. The brainchild of Brian Smith, who started off by selling his homemade hormone-free ice cream out of a cart in </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Prospect Park</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, AHC quickly grew so popular that a brick and mortar location was opened in Prospect Heights. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Best known for their unique flavors and delicious varieties, you get the feeling here that whoever thought these flavors up may have been puffing a little too much of the funny stuff. My all time favorite has to be the <b>Caramel Crack Caramel</b> made of salted butter caramel ice cream with pieces of Deb's crack cookies, saltines, sugar and chocolate. Addicting, creamy, perfect. <b>Munchies </b>is a combination of pretzel infused ice cream with bits of potato chips, pretzels, ritz crackers and m&m's. There's also <b>Maple Bacon</b>,<b> Stout n Pretzels</b>, <b>Drunken Pumpkin</b>, and <b>Ooey Gooey St Louis Buttercake</b> amongst the 16 ever changing flavors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Besides for the outstanding ice cream, the staff at AHC really go above and beyond and are so extra friendly. You are free to sample as many favors as you need to (and trust me, you will need to). There is also an adorable play space in the back complete with play kitchen and toy ice cream trucks that light up and sing. There's even a ledge for the kids to stand on to see the ice cream flavors (genius move guys). Trust me, your kids won't want to leave. And once you taste the ice cream, neither will you. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So bundle up, this place is worth the trek, no matter what the weather. Ample Hills Creamery could very well be the best ice cream Brooklyn has ever seen. </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Neighborhood: </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Prospect Heights, Brooklyn</span><br />
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Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-16696510539667906862013-11-18T17:05:00.001-05:002013-11-18T17:05:24.620-05:00The Pickle Shack<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7idGBJabY2kWBeWybyLuG1-GpG3unFpkVi7Uq7r1RmspNC7duamjDHWMtVdem5rFwEz1YcnYEr-BJOk4Xm57IQ1PFoOuTfGEz6x8Fj0Ss6gaPR9dKJ3xSMZEY9z5TI4R83qyC5hbfRr8/s1600/IMG_1173.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7idGBJabY2kWBeWybyLuG1-GpG3unFpkVi7Uq7r1RmspNC7duamjDHWMtVdem5rFwEz1YcnYEr-BJOk4Xm57IQ1PFoOuTfGEz6x8Fj0Ss6gaPR9dKJ3xSMZEY9z5TI4R83qyC5hbfRr8/s200/IMG_1173.jpg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What happens when you cross </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Shamus Jones, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">owner of </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Brooklyn Brine's</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> famous hipster-chic pickles with <b>Dogfish Head Brewery</b> owner Sam Calagione? The Pickle Shack (duh).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>The Pickle Shack </b>is the new Vegetarian centric gastropub located on 4th Avenue in Gowanus area of Brooklyn. It's a small 35 seat eatery with 8 draft beers on tap, a simple layout, and a menu full of salads, sandwiches and sides. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Although not marketed as a vegetarian spot, and no "fake meat" in sight, the focus here is on hearty delicious vegetarian options, with some Brooklyn Brine pickles thrown in for good measure. There are a bunch of sandwiches on the menu, and the bread is baked fresh down the block at <b>Runner + Stone. </b> Some other veggie-licious grub I've sampled is the grilled kale, butternut squash salad with grainy mustard and a mushroom veggie burger with grilled onions and a side of pickle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Although this place sounds like a pickle loving vegetarian's dream come true, honestly, the best thing I had the 2 times I visited is the<b> fried hop pickles </b>with lemon aioli. The<b> kale salad</b> was a little too sweet, and the <b>fried oyster mushrooms</b> too bready. On my last visit I shared the aforementioned <b>veggie shroom burger</b> and <b>grilled cheese sandwich</b>. Both were good, but probably not worth going back for. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I would give this place one more try, they are still pretty new and getting their act together. In the meantime definitely pass by for a nice beer on tap and those crazy good fried pickles. </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Neighborhood: </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Gowanus / South Slope, Brooklyn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Good For:</b> Beer on draft, Vegetarians, quick lunch, PICKLES! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="font-style: italic;">The Pickle Shack, </b><span style="font-style: italic;">256 4th Ave & President Street</span><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b><i> <a href="http://www.brooklynbrine.com/" target="_blank">www.brooklynbrine.com</a></i></span></div>
Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-2403752958808740892013-11-11T12:06:00.000-05:002013-11-11T12:06:00.929-05:00Antica Pesa<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Welcome to the new, new <b>Williamsburg</b>. Say goodbye to hipster chic farm-to-table establishments, and hello to ultra posh hangout of Madonna and Morgan Freeman, roaring fireplace, mustachioed Italian men, and sometimes Jazz band.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The above scene describes the relatively new "modern Roman" restaurant, <b>Antica Pesa</b> that opened a few months back on<b> Berry Street</b> in Williamsburg. The original Antica, located in Rome, has been run by 4 generations of the same Italian family and has a reputation for delicious Italian food and a celebrity clientele. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwCyGauvoulESLFULWuIFzr4Hy1GnM18Kx71FubJL999uaSA0SV-9h4_mCjCBbkDLT6GxZNQwCEEAjynlSwvWDC6cVqILBrBzS0Li94u_i35UEk3rAZzqATr4y4sFn3TPfbvX0PMcGxA/s1600/IMG_1126.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpwCyGauvoulESLFULWuIFzr4Hy1GnM18Kx71FubJL999uaSA0SV-9h4_mCjCBbkDLT6GxZNQwCEEAjynlSwvWDC6cVqILBrBzS0Li94u_i35UEk3rAZzqATr4y4sFn3TPfbvX0PMcGxA/s200/IMG_1126.jpg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I can't speak for their Italian counterpart, but here in Brooklyn Antica Pesa seems to be off to a good start. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I like the ambience. It's fun. A large dark room (hence the terrible dark photos) with an awesome lounge area filled with overstuffed sofas is offset with white mod lighting and wood tables giving it a rustic yet modern vibe. The crowd is a mix of young, cool people, a lot from Brooklyn, with some Manhattanites and tourists thrown in for good measure. I read some reviews crying long waits and terrible service, but that was not my experience at all. Our waiter Alec, was a perfect gentleman; friendly, attentive, and well, adorable. Antica Pesa is perfect for a change of pace. Although I found the food to be good, not great, it's not your typical neighborhood hang, and could be fun on the right night with the right crowd. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After airing delightful bottle of rich red wine, a wooden chest arrives at the table with a selection of warm bread. This is always a good start. The food comes out in 3 courses. <b>Autumn Salad</b> with figs and artichokes, a<b> Cheese Plate</b> accompanied with honey and orange bitters and a <b>Vegetable tasting</b> (including beets, fried phyllo, and some interesting yet delicious hummus). Everything is tasty, if not mind blowing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Next up, <b>Cacio e Pepe</b>, their signature dish. Wow. Creamy and buttery but not too overwhelming or heavy. Spot on. Best dish of the night. The <b>Ravioli</b> filled with potatoes and a leek cream, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">though presented beautifully,</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">is hard and undercooked. </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Risotto </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">with mushrooms topped with goat cheese is creamy and excellent. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Looking back, we probably should've stopped here. A selection of <b>Mushrooms</b>, roasted and fried, and the waiter recommended <b>Bacala</b> comes next. We liked the shrooms. They're tasty, the roasted ones more so than the fried which felt overwhelmed with breading. Bacala was just okay, the fish was small and somewhat bland. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Undecided for dessert, we went for the off the menu<b> Homemade Gelatos</b>. Tonight's included amaretto, white chocolate and pistachio. White chocolate was the best of the bunch if you have that sweet tooth craving. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You'll have a good time at Antica Pesa. The atmosphere, attentive service, and cool vibe make up for some of the food shortcomings. And that cacio e pepe was really really good. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Neighborhood: </b>Williamsburg, Brooklyn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="text-align: left;">Bite Mark:</b><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;">*** & a half</span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Good For:</b> Date Night, Fun Night Out, Entertaining Out of Towners </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="font-style: italic;">Antica Pesa, </b><span style="font-style: italic;">115 Berry Street bet 7th & 8th St</span><b style="font-style: italic;"> </b><i> <a href="http://www.anticapesa.com/" target="_blank">www.anticapesa.com </a></i></span></div>
Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-79360214582548715542013-11-04T10:02:00.001-05:002013-11-25T12:11:51.187-05:00France Roundup. First up, PARIS<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4 days and 3 nights in <b>Paris </b>is really not long enough. Good thing we ate about 6 meals a day...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We hit all the main museums and attractions, but let's not kid ourselves, we were just killing time in between meals! "It was all about the food", is a complete understatement. Here you'll find a roundup of my food highlights. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">First stop, <b>L'Avenue</b>, <i>41 Ave Montaigne, 75008</i>. +33 1 40 71 14 91</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Atmosphere:</span> </b>Upscale, "see and be seen" type of place. Chic neighborhood, great outdoor seating and comfortable upstairs mezzanine area. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Food:</span> </b>Solid. Straight off the plane, jetlagged and confused, we had a pretty good meal. <b>Bloody Mary's</b>, <b>Tuna Tartare</b>, great salads, and a nice al dente fresh tomato <b>Rigatoni</b>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Overall:</span></b> Reminiscent of <b>Cipriani's</b>. The food is good, but you are coming here for the scene. The waiters are professional, pretty, and curt. This place is not cheap, but you are paying for the atmosphere as much as anything else. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> For dinner on our first night in Paris, we want somewhere authentic. A real <b>French Bistro</b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Fontaine de Mars, </b><i>129 Rue St Dominique, 75007. +33 1 47 05 46 44</i></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Food: </span></b>The waiter recommends a nice French full bodied bottle of wine that we thoroughly enjoy. The food itself is good, if not mind blowing. We started with special of the night, mushroom soup drizzled with truffle oil (not pictured), delicious poached eggs with some kind of cream sauce (you know I can never get enough eggs!) and a flavorful leek appetizer. The highlight is the delicious <b>Dover Sole</b> that the kitchen split for us, and the creamy mashed potatoes that come on the side. The <b>Floating Island</b> dessert was pretty cool too. Not sure exactly what it is, but it's a must order. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Overall:</span> </b>I like this place. It feels very French. It's also a 3 minute walk from the Eiffel Tower, should you desire an evening stroll after dinner. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Next up, <b>Market</b>. And yes this is all still day one. A friend of ours is out having a late dinner here, so we joined for some appetizers and dessert, and sit next to a very cool and collected <b>Lenny Kravitz! </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Start the day with some fresh <b>Pastries </b>bought at a random cafe near the hotel. You can't really go wrong with <b>croissants</b>, and <b>chocolate brioche</b> for that matter. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After some touring, we jumped off the double decker bus in the <b>Left Bank</b> area of Paris, and walk some of the famous streets and shops. Lunch stop at <b>Ralph's</b> in the amazingly beautiful <b>Ralph Lauren</b> store on <b>St Germaine</b>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Ralph's</b>, <i>173 bd Saint-Germain, 75006</i>. 33 1 44 77 76 00 </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Food:</span> </b>Fair. Caesar salad is nothing special. <b>Smoked Salmon Tartine</b> and <b>Veggie Burger</b> are better. Popcorn that comes to the table is addicting. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Overall:</span> </b>Go. You can't not like this place. Expensive for what it is, but then again, so is most of Paris.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Dinner time. I'm beyond excited that I secured a 7:30 reservation at the world famous, <b>Le Chateaubriand</b> for dinner tonight. Though some would disagree, this place did not live up to the hype. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Food:</span> </b>I really did want to love it. The chef comes over and explains that there is no menu, they just send things out. He seems more than fine with the no meat or shellfish stipulation. Things come out, one after another, but there is no WOW. Some things are good (ceviche shot, weird egg custard dessert), some just okay (tomatoes covered in cheese, a few fish courses), and some just missed the mark completely (oily strange soup with floating radish, iced chocolate dessert, boring fried peppers). </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Overall: </span></b>Although many claim it's a "steal" by the end of the dinner with the wine, beer, and tip, dinner for 2 people came out to over $200 US dollars. Not the most expensive meal in Paris, but by no means cheap! I definitely left feeling disappointed. At this level I expected every bite to be spectacular and the reality just didn't live up to my expectations on this one. </span> </li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">A couple of hours later we find ourselves wondering around <b>Plaza de la Madeleine</b>, a chocolate lovers dream. Surrounded by some of the world's finest chocolate purveyors, the toughest decision is what to try first! Dried sugared fruit, delicious creamy macaroons (<b>Pierre Herme</b> had our favorite), or some salted dark chocolate by the piece? Purely for research sake, we must sample them all....</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>La Maison du Chocolat;</b> <i>8 Boulevard de la Madeleine </i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Marquise de Sevigne;</b> <i>11 Place de la Madeleine</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Fauchon;</b> <i>24-26 Place de la Madeleine</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Hediard</b>; <i>21 Place de la Madeleine</i> </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Writing this 2 weeks later, I'm still scratching my head over this one. It was a strange dinner. Not what I was expecting, but not necessarily in a bad way. <b>Le Grand Venise</b> is a small cozy space comprised of 2 small rooms. They do things a bit different here. Some examples. After 3 days of too much wine, I asked for a Vodka cocktail. I was given a BOTTLE of vodka, a glass, and no explanation. Next we were brought a V<b>egetable Garden</b> in lieu of bread. Legit, I actually pulled tomatoes off of vines, cut up radishes, and peeled some peppers! All delicious and fresh, just a little strange. When we order we ask the waitress (who I believe is also the owner) if she can make us a nice vegetable starter, followed by 2 pastas to share for our main. We were not starving, just wanted a small taste of Italy while in France. Below is what came as a starter. A RIDICULOUS amount of food. The pastas (not pictured) are really good too. Everything was tasty, there was just an obscene amount of it. Highlight was definitely the <b>Caramel Ice Cream</b> that gets carved and shaved table tableside This place is also a fortune, doesn't really matter how much or little you order, so beware and come hungry! </span></li>
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<br />Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-69844110391009978732013-09-30T14:26:00.000-04:002013-09-30T14:26:17.234-04:00Sushi Dojo<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Sushi Dojo</b> is the new sushi haven in the<b> East Village</b> run by chef <b>David Bouhadana</b> of Morimoto fame. If you are a purist sushi lover, I highly recommend it. It's not the kind of place you go if your sushi of choice is say, doused in spicy mayo or called something like the "New York Spectacular Roll". This place is legit. Pure. No wasabi. No soy. Just clean, fresh, delicious fish. You gotta love fish, and you have to be able to appreciate the simplicity of it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sushi Dojo is a small spot, decorated simply, giving it a clean and intimate feel. You're not coming here for the atmosphere. On a Saturday night, it was pretty quiet, though almost full. You can have a conversation without screaming, and it would probably work well as a date spot. There is also a nice size Sake list, which the sommelier Max is more than happy to help you out with. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Just stick with the sushi. This is where it is at. I went for the <b>10 piece Omakase Sushi Deluxe</b>, which at $45 is a huge bargain. Out came 10 beautifully selected pieces of clean, unadorned and unembellished delicious fish. Highlights for me was the <b>Tasmanian Trout</b>, and <b>Fatty Tuna</b>. Each delectable morsel slid down my throat with not an ounce of fishiness and even my companion, not a huge raw fish guy at all, thouroughly enjoyed his meal</span>.</div>
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We didn't leave overly stuffed, but it was sufficient. Nice waitstaff, friendly relaxed vibe, and simple fresh fish. And although I wouldn't call it cheap, Dojo definitely offers good value for the quality of fish you are being served.<br />
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Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-34329891029038540302013-09-16T14:04:00.000-04:002013-09-16T14:04:29.424-04:00Atrium Dumbo <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyOrEgukWP6EVpwUOhytbG2oHwbqPaDGGbMUkCZaDwa-9UNZpShU0IvvY-yYoVIH9g6uRP8mZwwOYL8futFyMpf_ZluVVnIU7P26f2LRpjChPC5bbpPgyWiuXKdOVkzLe_5K8BflT2gM/s1600/IMG_0034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyOrEgukWP6EVpwUOhytbG2oHwbqPaDGGbMUkCZaDwa-9UNZpShU0IvvY-yYoVIH9g6uRP8mZwwOYL8futFyMpf_ZluVVnIU7P26f2LRpjChPC5bbpPgyWiuXKdOVkzLe_5K8BflT2gM/s200/IMG_0034.jpg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Modern and warm ambiance, exposed shrubbery, super friendly service and a large open kitchen are some of the things you will find in the new <b>Dumbo</b> hotspot, <b>Atrium</b>. Only about 8 weeks old and situated in the old <i>Governor </i>space, Atrium and <b>Chef Laurent</b> seem to be doing something right. The waitstaff is extremely friendly and helpful, the drinks all sound incredible, and the food coming out of the kitchen wasn't half bad. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I stopped in for a late brunch on Sunday prior to heading to <b>Brooklyn Bridge Park</b> and had an excellent experience. Cold refreshing glass of Rose to start definitely helps. We had the <b>Gazpacho</b>, but that was just fair. I've had better and wouldn't order this again. The <b>Quinoa Tagliatelle</b> on the other hand was really delicious. Light but still creamy, I liked the addition of lemon combined with cauliflower and cumin. Great, great dish. We also tried the <b>Strawberry Shortcake </b>which was not anything new and exciting but still a classic well done dish. Shortcake coupled with mascarpone, balsamic and a scoop of vanilla ice cream will do that. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Steps away from the park, and next door to the now shuttered <b>Bubby's,</b> the location is perfect. Add in a smiling helpful staff, decent fresh food an drinks and comfy yet modern decor, and you've got yourself a winning combination. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="font-style: italic;">Atrium Dumbo, </b><i>15 Main Street bet Water & Plymouth St <a href="http://www.atriumdumbo.com/">www.atriumdumbo.com</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I tried the location in Point Pleasant, but I'm told the one in <b>Spring Lake</b> is also delicious. Point Pleasant Beach is only a few minutes further down Main Street from Vic's. It's worth taking the kids here and getting in your last licks (see what I did there?) before it's back to reality. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Get the <b>Cookie Monster.</b> Blue vanilla ice cream spun on premises with cookie doughp bites and smashed oreos. Life doesn't get much better than this. <b>Fudge Mint, Peanut Butter Nugget</b> and<b> Cookie Dough </b>were all also winners. Hoffman's also does prepared ice cream cakes in the fridge if you want to take it to go. Good luck getting it home in one piece. Yes, it's that good. </span><br>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Almost forgot to mention the "Octopus Challenge". 8 scoops in 8 minutes of less, gets you a free t-shirt. As good a reason as any to get down here ASAP. </span><br>
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Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-57037728233304161442013-08-05T14:38:00.002-04:002013-08-05T14:38:37.808-04:00Monday Munchies: Moonstruck<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitmq0v9tKV0RhWB09UZtA5yhpOXnPQp1NJkR9Ykcy8xy14tVi24LSykqxITfNfqZ3I-yn3D23lJR4OulbQTlLbWp7XsVj3gxfekEPLhS4DYmEZT2pHvfVVmVZhakiwWCUoclf9Idq39cM/s1600/IMG_9512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitmq0v9tKV0RhWB09UZtA5yhpOXnPQp1NJkR9Ykcy8xy14tVi24LSykqxITfNfqZ3I-yn3D23lJR4OulbQTlLbWp7XsVj3gxfekEPLhS4DYmEZT2pHvfVVmVZhakiwWCUoclf9Idq39cM/s200/IMG_9512.jpg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For this week's <b>Monday Munchies</b>, I'm going with the tried and true, <b>Moonstruck</b> in <b>Asbury Park.</b> I really like this place and surprisingly it is not predominantly based on outstanding food coming out of the kitchen. Yes, the food is always pretty good and consistent, but it's really a mixture of things that do it for me here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> I love the atmostphere. Set in an old Victorian style house with 3 floors and beautiful wrap around porches, it's a nice mix of relaxing and romantic. I love it for a special occasion, but then again I've gone with other couples and loved it as well. Sitting outside overlooking the lake, you really feel like you are away for a moment. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The service here is also great. It's a big place but they definitely get crowded especially weekends in the summer, but they seem to always have everything under control. Even when they quote you a half hour or longer wait time, they give you a beeper, and more times than not, by the time you finish one drink at the bar your table is ready. The waitstaff as a whole seems to be friendly and helpful, and minus the attitude that I sometimes feel as a New Yorker visiting Jersey for the summer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I like the food here, I just feel like it's the aforementioned things that keep me returning time and time again. I like going with the seasonal items on the back of the menu. The other night we had a nice refreshing </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Watermelon Salad</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> with feta and arugula and a whole wheat </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Margarita </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">with greens on top. The </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">White Bean and Caponata Bruschetta</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> tasty as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For the mains we got the special white fish of the night,</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> and a </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Grilled Salmon</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> with lentil couscous. We also got a nice summer spiral shaped </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pasta</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> with grape tomatoes eggplant zucchini and fresh mozzarella cheese. Everything was in the above average category. Nothing stuck out for me to say you must order, but then again nothing was a flop either. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">My favorite dish of the night was the <b>Black & White Creme Brûlée. </b>Wow. Not sure what exactly was on the bottom of this, but it was a nice spin on a classic dessert. Now that'll keep me coming back for more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After some freshly brewed</span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> iced coffee</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">, I went for the </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">gazpacho</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">, one of my all time favorite things to order (especially in the summer). The one they make here is above average. It had a little spice to it and the veggies were diced and whole. Refreshing and perfect for a hot day. Although the breakfast items coming of the kitchen looked really yummy, we opted for some lunch. The </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Mediterranean Wrap</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> with hummus, seasonal vegetables and sautéed spinach was nice and light. It was served with sweet potato fries that were slightly undercooked, but still a pretty good dish. We also had the <b>Blackened Tuna Salad</b> with mesclun greens, avocado, toasted sesame seeds and honey lime vinaigrette which was delicious and licked clean. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This place is a keeper, and good one to know just blocks from the Asbury beach and boardwalk. Get on it. </span><br />
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Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-6988896022278475682013-07-22T14:25:00.000-04:002013-07-22T14:25:49.078-04:00Jersey Shore, Monday Munchies, & My Kitchen Witch<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4HDwDFZmdiqobmwVs4bHdV-RPLoAg5_KlpU43mSPij_kqXcipBD6C3-hgoNziCxGZJ_cjSZ7cSUvlseFCtZW7kNkfkqai8ZYCjYBAe8bWu2SnZx-NgxEYZnPC-dmiBkORGJX_NjIhPk/s1600/IMG_9271.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ4HDwDFZmdiqobmwVs4bHdV-RPLoAg5_KlpU43mSPij_kqXcipBD6C3-hgoNziCxGZJ_cjSZ7cSUvlseFCtZW7kNkfkqai8ZYCjYBAe8bWu2SnZx-NgxEYZnPC-dmiBkORGJX_NjIhPk/s200/IMG_9271.jpg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Starting this week, I'm going to do my best to research, eat, and write up a post on a new restaurant in the Jersey Shore every Monday! Let's call it the <b>Monday Munchies</b>. So here goes...</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've been coming down to the <b>Jersey Shore</b> every summer pretty much my whole life, yet when it comes to eating out here, I am still a little lost. I tend to stick to the tried and true places that I've been frequenting for years, and lose my more adventurous nature that we all know and love in Brooklyn. I guess a few disappointing experiences trying the new "hot spot" (often a 35 min drive away) left me reluctant to venture out. But this summer I've vowed to try some new spots and hopefully find some good ones for my followers!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">First stop, <b>My Kitchen Witch Cafe</b>, </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"> in Monmouth Beach, NJ. Some </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">foodie friends that I trust recommended I hit this "secret spot" for some good eats, so last Friday I dragged my reluctant friend on a HOT Friday afternoon. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"> I really wish I could say that </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">My Kitchen Witch</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"> broke that spell (hah), but unfortunately it wasn't meant to be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The place is cute. It kitschy and whimsical and kid friendly as well. References to witches and potions abound, and the menu sounds yummy. I want to blame my whole experience on the mean waitress. She just wasn't very nice or friendly AT ALL. After waiting ample time to order, she finally came over to inform us that they "ran out of greens" so half the menu was off limits. When asked if they could improvise and perhaps give me the items in the salad without the actual lettuce my question was returned with a dirty look. I opted for the "famous" <b>Eggs Bene'witch'</b> composed of griddled olive bread topped with lemon artichoke spread, organic arugula and poached eggs served with potatoes. It looks (and sounds) much better than it tasted. Sorry. Not impressed. The eggs were overdone (not gooey how poached eggs are supposed to be), and the bread and spread were a little heavy. We shared the <b>Homemade Biscuits</b> with strawberry butter. Also okay, but a couple bites are enough. I also got a juice consisting of beets, carrots, celery, etc which was pretty run of the mill, standard juice. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I don't know. Maybe I was just expecting a WOW. Or maybe I didn't order the right stuff. And please realize this review is soley based on one not so great experience. Never the less, My Kitchen Witch did not leave me feeling like I need to jump on my broomstick and return...</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">Neighborhood: </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">Monmouth Beach, New Jersey </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="font-style: italic;">My Kitchen Witch, </b><i>29 Beach Road 732-229-3033 <a href="http://www.mykitchenwitch.com/">www.mykitchenwitch.com</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-11146350704342063742013-06-17T14:51:00.003-04:002013-06-17T14:51:42.028-04:00Babbo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQMmEvwd_oO9TQqm0FYspd1iuwfg8qvrJ8i1ABr7pGD8RFKXtlmKN2ZVYvoYyBzBf5LtSldxOf1iJ_57gLnJMm9FHjtBsOfsaNLBXBE3BfoHcsdSJT90NMmdhXBT0YOG06MbhhGLQcIpA/s1600/IMG_8509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQMmEvwd_oO9TQqm0FYspd1iuwfg8qvrJ8i1ABr7pGD8RFKXtlmKN2ZVYvoYyBzBf5LtSldxOf1iJ_57gLnJMm9FHjtBsOfsaNLBXBE3BfoHcsdSJT90NMmdhXBT0YOG06MbhhGLQcIpA/s200/IMG_8509.jpg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's June, and we all know what that means..<b>.HAPPY BIRTHDAY to ME!!</b> (It's the 11th if anyone cares.) Yes, I know I'm a tremendous baby, and I know people don't do this over the age of 6, but I truly believe Birthday's are a big freakin deal, and if I wanna go out 12 different times to celebrate, that is exactly what I'm going to do! </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So this June 11th, the restaurant honor goes to <b>Babbo,</b> a tried and true classic, that I haven't been to since my NYU days. I really just wanted Italian food done right, and if anyone knows Italian food, I'm thinking Mario Batali can take me there. </span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">Of all his establishments (Del Posto, Eataly, Lupa, OTTO, etc), I feel like Babbo best represents classic, delicious Batali food, without all the bells and whistles of a Celebrity Chef helmed restaurant. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So about a month prior to the day, I diligently secured my reservation because really there is no other way, they are always packed! Once you do get in, you'll quickly find Babbo is a pretty classy joint without being too stuffy. There's a main dining room, as well as a loft-like seating area on the second floor with a beautiful skylight above. Both times that I've been here I was seated upstairs, and generally enjoyed the atmosphere. My only minor complaint is that service is on the slow side. Ever been to one of those places where there are 8 servers around but you seem to be invisible? It was kind of like this, although when we did find our waiter, he could not have been more professional. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So we decided to go with a couple of appetizers, 2 pastas, and share a main fish. We were quickly served <b>Roasted Chickpeas Bruschetta </b>to start, and I must say, it was perfection. For apps we got the <b>Asparagus Milanese</b> with a poached egg and parmiagiano, and the<b> Carciofi (artichokes) alla Romano</b>. No complaints here, both appetizers were excellent.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> After the apps, there was some lag time where we devoured the bread and soaked it in the delicious olive oil, but as soon as the pasta course came out we forgot all about our wait. We choose the<b> Maccheroni alla Chitarra </b>with oven dried tomatoes, red chillies and bottarga di muggine. Don't be afraid of this one guys, it was really truly delicious. The <b>Garganelli with Funghi Trifolati </b>was also wonderful. Creamy, tangy, with perfect al dente pasta and unbelievable cheese that was brought over and sprinkled on top. I wanna tell you this one was our fav, but really you cannot go wrong with any pasta at Babbo.</span><br />
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After another kind of long wait, they brought over the <b>Whole Grilled Branzino </b>with mixed radishes, olives and lemon oregeno jam, and we watched as they expertly filleted that sucker and served it to us on 2 beautifully platted dishes. A perfect, perfect grilled fish. The Jam was interesting, a little on the sweet side, but tasty. We got a side of Babbo Greens with Shallots, which was not very good and definitely not worth getting.<br />
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Dessert I'm sorry to say was a disappointment. Maybe I just ordered the wrong one? It was tiny, a couple of bites of fried dough with marinated fruit that we did not even finish.<br />
Regardless, I definitely enjoyed Babbo. Is it my favorite restaurant in the whole city? No way, but the pastas and those appetizers were incredible, and for a fine dining experience without the fancy uptown address, Babbo does the trick. We left happy and full.<br />
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Now just 364 days til we start planning next year... :-)<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There's a lot of good things happening at <b>Zizi Limona</b>, the newish Mediterranean / Middle Eastern spot in <b>Williamsburg</b>. First off, a couple of things to note. It's only wine and beer, but the wine spritzer, sangria-like, minty cocktail that I had the other night was a so pretty and refreshing, it hit the spot. There's outdoor seating, so add this to your spring al-fresco dining list. Also, it's really casual. I know plenty of Williamsburg restaurants can be described like Zizi as "cute and casual", but this place really is. From the little old world touches, to the "Pereg" spices for sale, or the graffiti bathroom wall, and the waitress with the sexy-adorable Brittany accent, the whole thing just works.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On to the food. From the "small zi's" section, we love the <b>Shishito Peppers</b>, with white bean sage and preserved lemon. <b>Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar</b>, is another awesome one. Stuffed with almonds, mozzarella cheese, basil and honey, it's just a big bite of deliciousness. I also love the <b>Aunt Trippo's Falafels</b> with charred onion and curry tahini sauce. The falafel here is bite size, freshly fried, and perfectly crisp. The <b>Crazy Baba</b> was just okay. <b>Gravalax </b>with curry yogurt sauce and fried cauliflower was kinda interesting though I don't know if I'd get it again, and the <b>Grilled Eggplant</b>, feta, arugula salad was light and refreshing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Order the </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Fattoush Salad</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> for sure. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I love a good salad and this one comes with cherry tomatoes, grilled pita, olive tapenade, bulgarian feta cheese and za'atar spices. Perfect, just perfect. <b>Zizi Hummus </b>with grilled onions is worth getting and mixing with some of the other items, but I would probably pass on the <b>Shakshuka</b> (though it's quite possible I was just busting at this point and couldn't properly appreciate it). The <b>Whole Grilled Fish</b>, was memorable and excellent. Fresh grilled with some spices and fresh lemon, exactly how I like a good piece of fish. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I didn't find the desserts to be exceptional, and would probably stick with the food here. There was a take on Baklava, and something with Halva in it, and a special Chocolate Mousse, but nothing really stood out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All in all, Zizi is a good find and amongst some of the more pretentious (annoying) spots in B-burg, this is definitely a winner. I liked it a lot. I probably won't run back in the very near future, but it's definitely a great addition to the area, and a nice solid spin on classic Middle Eastern cuisine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="text-align: left;">Neighborhood: </b><span style="text-align: left;">Williamsburg, Brooklyn</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Good For:</b> Brunch, Casual Date Night, Something a bit Different </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="font-style: italic;">Zizi Limona, </b><i>129 Havermeyer Street 347-763-1463 <a href="http://www.zizilimona.com/">www.zizilimona.com</a></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">ABC Cucina is magnificent to look at. There is a packed bar in the front, an oyster bar, comfortable </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;">booths</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: center;"> and steel tables. Think vintage glass, reclaimed wood, and mismatched hot pink chairs. It definitely makes a statement. There is a more relaxed and casual vibe compared to Kitchen, but there are plenty of similarities as well. The 2 kitchens actually use some of the same ingredients, albeit in different ways, and both are big into the in-season produce (we had 3 different dishes with asparagus and/or peas in it).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For such a new place I have to say, they seem to have their sh*t together. We were seated promptly, the waiter was helpful and available, and the drinks (though on the weak side) were great. Extra props for the <b>Sangria</b> that my friend, the wine connoisseur thoroughly enjoyed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So how is the food? Does it live up to all this hype? It is delicious. Some things were definitely better than others, but we have to give them a little leeway here, they are after all, only 3 weeks old and still in the "soft opening", impossible to get reservations stage. I'll get to food specifics in a sec, but for now suffice to say that yes, it is worth it, and yes you must get your ass here pronto. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Since we ordered almost the entire menu (no fish or shellfish of course), I divided the dishes as follows:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1. <b>Amazing -</b> order this for sure. It will blow your mind. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2. <b>Good Stuff </b>- tasty, order it depending on the size of your appetite </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3. <b>Pass</b> - not outright "bad" (nothing here is bad), but I probably would not order it again and you shouldn't either.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Spring Pea Guacamole - Wow. Yum. Need more. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Spring Vegetable Salad with manchego and herbs - Great salad. Loved. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Fluke with green chili dressing, crunchy rice and herbs - Loved. Fresh and refreshing. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sugar Snap Peas with fried shallots and I'm not sure what else - Pretty and yummy.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Pea Soup - Warm, flavorful, and even vegan! </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Spring Pea Empanadas with green chili yogurt - SPICY but definitely a must order. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sauted Mushroom Tacos - What do they put in here? These blew the fish tacos away. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Spring Vegetable Brown Rice and salsa verde - one of the best dishes of the night. I taste cumin. YUMMY. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Warm Marinated Olives- Self explanatory. Good. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Potatoes with spicy tangy sauce and rosemary- I liked these, my table mates claimed they've had better. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Cheese Fondue - Also good, but you only need a few bites, it is pretty rich. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Asparagus with marcona almond and spring onions - Another good veggie option, but I was so full by the time this came I didn't really enjoy it much. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Grilled Tuna Sashimi - Eh. Was ok, but not worth ordering. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Crispy Fish Tacos - Pass. Too sweet and kind of soggy. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Maitake Mushrooms with goat cheese, fresno pepper vinigrette - Looks pretty, didn't love the flavor.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Black Sea Bass with marinated tamarind and thyme - Most expensive thing we ordered and it was just okay. Strog BBQ flavor if you like that kind of thing. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">All 3 desserts that we got fall into the good category. Had a few bites of each, but nothing on the Sundae at ABC Kitchen level. Soft and Crunchy <b>Almond Cake,</b> Salted Caramel <b>Impossible Flan</b> and Mango, Pineapple Basil, and Chocolate Coconut <b>Popsicles. </b></span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">Neighborhood: </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">Flatiron / Union Square </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="text-align: center;"><b>Frankies 457</b> is the perfect Brooklyn lunch spot. I'm not gonna lie and say it is my all time favorite place, but Frankies is always good for solid, homey Italian food with a backyard patio that makes you feel like you're in Europe. Instead of fighting the crowds and waiting for hours or dining at 11 pm, go on a beautiful spring day and sit outside in the back garden. The service is usually pretty good, and the atmosphere has that rustic old school italian restaurant in Brooklyn vibe. The portions are on the small side, so I suggest ordering a bunch of things and sharing. </span>They have a nice selection of vegetarian options included more than 6 different salads, a whole slew of vegetable sides, cheese plates, crostinis, and pastas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The <b>Fennel Salad </b>with celery root, parsley, red onions lemon and pecorino is a must order. I like the <b>Italian Tuna Salad</b> with herb mayo, but note it is not really much of a "salad". The <b>Farro Salad </b>with wild mushrooms and ricotta salata is also pretty good, and has nice flavors. </span>I love the <span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Stracciotella</b> cheese here, it is stringly, creamy and delicious. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Another amazing thing to get is the </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Crostini</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> with cannellini, capers, lemon and anchovy. Insane!! </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The <b>Vegetable Plate </b>is pretty straightforward and a little boring. Skip this and order something a little more exciting. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Some rave about the </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Gnocci </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">with marinara and ricotta cheese, but I found it a bit overrated. </span><br />
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Overall, I like Frankies. I'm just not gonna marry him. The food while for the most part delicious, is not transcendental. Certain items are definitely better than others. Frankies has become a Brooklyn staple, and if you've never been I would definitely suggest a visit. The same guys also opened a Frankies Spuntino in the West Village. I'm sure I will find myself back here time and time again and with so many options in this Carroll Gardens sect of Brooklyn, that is usually a pretty good sign. <span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Frankies 457, </b>457 Court Street <a href="http://www.frankiesspuntino.com/">www.frankiesspuntino.com</a></i><br />
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Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-75318239695355267872013-05-23T15:23:00.000-04:002013-05-23T15:48:38.200-04:00Springtime in Brooklyn - Where I'm at Springtime in New York, there really is nothing like it.<br />
Flowers are blooming, sun is shining, and most importantly, al fresco dining. :-)<br />
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These quick months before the summer brings sweltering heat and a mass exodus from the city, I try to take advantage and really appreciate what a great season it is to be living in New York.<br />
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Although my rotation of favorite restaurants is constantly changing, below I've compiled a list of where I find myself most recently filling my belly. PS: Click on the links to read my full review and find location and contact information.<br />
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<li><b><a href="http://thebklynbite.blogspot.com/2013/02/la-vara.html" target="_blank">La Vara</a></b> - Love this Cobble Hill spot. Great Brunch here too. Service is always helpful and nice, and the Spanish influenced food is always spicy and delicious.</li>
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<span style="color: red;">*Order This<b>-</b></span> peppers, potatoes bravos, spiced chickpeas, churros, eggplant with honey, all desserts</div>
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<li><b>The Farm on Adderley</b> - Tis the season for outdoor patios! This place is my staple go to for quick, easy, delicious and clean food, especially at lunch time. It is never too crowded at lunch and there are always delicious options whether you are in the mood for breakfast type food or sandwiches and lunch fare. <i>1108 Cortelyou Rd 718.287.3101</i></li>
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<span style="color: red;">*Order This-</span> shaved brussel sprouts with parmesan, poached eggs over polenta, oatmeal, portobella sandwich, french fries</div>
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<li> <a href="http://thebklynbite.blogspot.com/2013/02/i-heart-frannys.html" target="_blank"><b>Franny's</b> </a>- My favorite thing about Franny's is the fresh farm to table food. They always have the freshest seasonal ingredients (ramps, peas, asparagus, etc) and find ways to use them in creative and delicious ways. Although the loss of the outdoor patio is slightly devastating, the new bigger space ensures your wait time is much more managable.</li>
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<li><b><a href="http://thebklynbite.blogspot.com/2013/04/saraghina.html" target="_blank">Saraghina</a></b> - Although my Mother's Day experience here was less than stellar (the service was really slow and I left my clutch there and they were not too helpful in helping me recover it), I do love their pizza and the outdoor space promises good times. The neighborhood is a little rough, but the lack of a wait time and delicious pizza still keep it in constant rotation.</li>
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<li><b>Brooklyn Farmacy</b> - If you haven't been here yet, add to your hit list! This place is a dream. Old school ice cream parlor with decor and toys to boot plus benches outside to enjoy the warm weather while you sip on your ice cream float. Bring your kids / dogs / lovers etc. <i>513 Henry Street @ Sackett St 718.522.6260</i></li>
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<li> <b><a href="http://thebklynbite.blogspot.com/2012/12/brooklyn-pizza-lucali-di-fara-spumoni.html" target="_blank">L & B Spumoni Gardens</a> - </b>One word. SPUMONI. Need I say more?</li>
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<br />Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-2755699390336750822013-05-18T10:03:00.001-04:002013-05-19T15:03:41.039-04:00Nightingale 9<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDaQghX-mD0oS7a9Qc3S4RyvWUPCqRnXtLKW2pydOOHfR2nWRfpV49Ik4JQPdbZwB9p4Lm50EDcQsXTGfrHmRLYGhdtqP5qsA4BbiL1NkR5bjgk4HTlN25pyUrLNW9yqoNGGd63Ody1hM/s1600/IMG_7846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDaQghX-mD0oS7a9Qc3S4RyvWUPCqRnXtLKW2pydOOHfR2nWRfpV49Ik4JQPdbZwB9p4Lm50EDcQsXTGfrHmRLYGhdtqP5qsA4BbiL1NkR5bjgk4HTlN25pyUrLNW9yqoNGGd63Ody1hM/s200/IMG_7846.jpg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Nightingale9</b> is the new, hip, Vietnamese spot from the team that brought you <b>Seersucker</b> and <b>Smith Canteen</b>. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Touting Vietnamese street food and classic dishes, given the general success of their previous endeavors, I was looking forward to trying the newest addition to the<b> Carroll Gardens</b> food scene. Always one for an adventure, my lack of meat and seafood eating rarely becomes an issue when trying some more adventurous spots. I always seem to manage finding enough to eat. Sorry to say that that was not the case here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Some things to note about Nightingale9 or N-9 for short. This place is cash only. They only serve beer and wine (currently). They take reservations. It is a cute spot with mostly wood communal tables</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">. And the menu is pretty limited. Although an online scope of the menu offered some veggie options, on the night in question we were told they were no longer on the menu. The waitress was sweet and did her best to accommodate, but I wouldn't recommend a trip here to the non meat and shelfish-eaters that I know. We pretty much ordered every vegetable on the menu, but I would not say I left feeling overly satisfied.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Some of the standouts was the <b>Green Papaya Salad</b> (sans beef), and the <b>Raw Collard Greens</b> with coconut, fried shallots, and lime. They also gave us a bowl of steamed rice since they were unable to do the fried Jasmine rice without the meat in it and NC Peanuts were a nice salty sweet snack. The 3 sauces they give you on the side to dip everything in is also a nice touch. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Although I found the food rich and flavorful, I wasn't blown away. I was kind of annoyed they took some of the other vegetarian options off the menu, and weren't able to do more in the kitchen to fill our hungry bellies. Regardless, the best part of the meal was by far the <b>Ice Pops </b>they serve for dessert. We had the Vietamese Coffee served in a metal tin with cocoa nibs to dip and the Thai Basil with shredded Coconut on the side. I would go back alone for those pops! Yum!</span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Nightingale 9, </b>345 Smith Street <a href="http://thegroceryrestaurant.com/" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://www.nightingale9.com/">www.nightingale9.com</a></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span>Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-57898473278581850692013-05-03T17:16:00.000-04:002013-05-03T17:16:36.952-04:00The Grocery<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Easily rated one of my favorite Brooklyn spots, <b>The Grocery</b> serves as the quintessential neighborhood joint. The service is friendly, there is not usually an excessive wait (call ahead), and the food is always fresh and delicious.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There's nothing super fancy about The Grocery. In fact, the decor is pretty much non existent. But if you are okay sitting in a tiny room overhearing your neighbors conversations, and you can overlook or even appreciate Charlie's swarthy/funny remarks, you will find yourself an incredible and memorable meal. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The menu here changes based on what's fresh and in season, but no matter what they put on, you will not leave disappointed. There's always so many vegetarian options! It's crazy. On an average Thursday night the first 8 items listed were all sans meat and shellfish, and the toughest decision of the night was what we should omit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After an amuse of <b>Parsnip Soup</b>, we decided on the <b>Fried Cauliflower</b> with green lentils, serrano chili and sherry vinegar and the <b>Braised Artichokes </b>with garlic bread, escarole, white wine and chili flakes. Both were great. Be forewarned the portions lay on the small side, so you are going to want to get a bunch of things, and the meal will not be cheap. But ah, it will be gooooood. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We really love the <b>House made Pasta </b>with spring garlic, young greens, poblano, white wine, brown butter, and grana padano cheese. Really, I don't think we disliked one dish we had all night. The <b>Fluke </b>with white beans that were pillowy soft, roasted garlic and lemon dijon vinagrette was also delicious. The fish itself was not my favorite of the night, but the butter beans and sauce made us lick up our plates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> For dessert they brought a trio of yummy <b>Sorbets, </b>and we had the special dessert of the night which was a <b>Mocha Bread Pudding</b> with ice cream and hot fudge. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">All in all, it was another great meal at the Grocery. Charlie and Susan are doing something right. Can't wait for the weather to get a drop warmer so I can take advantage of their outdoor garden. The Grocery is a Smith Street stop that never goes out of season. As all new young and fun trendy spots come and go, The Grocery is one that will stand true and delicious and be there for you when others let you down (or you just can't wait 2 hours at Battersby). </span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">Neighborhood: </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn </span><br />
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<i style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>The Grocery, </b>288 Smith Street <a href="http://thegroceryrestaurant.com/" target="_blank"> www.thegroceryrestaurant.com</a></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I had such a memorable and fun dining experience the other night at <b>Carbone,</b> the brand new, hottest ticket in town, old school Italian restaurant in the old Rocco space on Thompson Street. Carbone is brought to you from the boys over at the extremely successful and delicious <b>Torrisi Italian Specialties </b>and<b> Parm. </b>From the moment this restaurant opening was announced, the foodie community has been all over it eagerly anticipating <b>Rich Torrisi</b> and<b> Mario Carbone's</b> latest venture. So when I scored a reservation weeks in advance for a 10PM seating on a Thursday night, I was pretty pumped. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTM-Ok3m6L-Tw8lGK4HqczZTxCSHLha17_XrZQK6WYqX3ihAo1msrLtnnFR4BV-6dGYHAJ3rrdlwNNeOkRxueRbDz_I41Xjb7LcTwJAvSWpQvEDx4xjCX9gi1-K4YRz7JO4c3oicSzBeI/s1600/IMG_7422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTM-Ok3m6L-Tw8lGK4HqczZTxCSHLha17_XrZQK6WYqX3ihAo1msrLtnnFR4BV-6dGYHAJ3rrdlwNNeOkRxueRbDz_I41Xjb7LcTwJAvSWpQvEDx4xjCX9gi1-K4YRz7JO4c3oicSzBeI/s320/IMG_7422.jpg" width="240" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">From the moment you walk in, Carbone transports you to a 1950's old world Italian restaurant, complete with life size menus, servers in Zac Posen designed burgundy tuxes, and tunes that match the ambience. It feels like a scene out of The Godfather. It's a dark and cozy place, with 2 smallish rooms and a tiny semi-circle bar in the back that holds about 6 people comfortably. The drinks are expensive at $15 a pop, but they are stellar, and were actually brought down from the original $20 price tag. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">After about 40 minutes, 2 drinks and 3 check ins with the hostess, we are still not seated. I'm livid. It's now 10:45, I have a reservation, and they could care less. The horrid review began writing itself in my mind....</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">But then, the evening took quite a turn. We were quickly seated and given the "freebies" (or not, given the hefty price tag of this meal), consisting of a chunk of</span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Parmesan Cheese</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> (YUM), and an amazing looking </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Bread Basket</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> including </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Grandma Bread, Breadsticks, </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and the most delicious, oily, garlicky, crispy </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Garlic Bread</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> I've ever had in my life. YUM.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Our old waiter was not too thrilled about the 'no meat no shellfish' rule we imposed on him, and condescendingly said something like "well then, you're on your own". Really? Thanks for the help, man. We still managed to do okay. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Appetizers. <b>Caesar Salad</b>, I'm told is usually prepared table side. It wasn't for us. It was good and garlicky. I actually liked the version I had at </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Speedy Romeo</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> the other day better. The <b>Asparagus Genovese</b> was excellent. House <b>Chopped Salad</b> also good, but nothing crazy. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Main courses we went all out on the pasta. <b>Spicy Rigatoni Vodka</b>. Please order this. Al dente, spicy (but not inedible), delicious. Top item of the night. The other pastas were also great. We had the <b>Penne Primavera</b>, <b>The Fettucine Con Funghi</b> and the <b>Angel Hair AOP. </b>Rigatoni and Angel Hair were probably my favs, but really they are all excellent. The <b>Polenta Torrisi</b> is a definite winner as well, and the<b> Funghi Trifolati </b>was licked clean. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Go on OpenTable, and book any reservation you can get here. It's expensive, and they make you wait, nontheless its a great spot and I highly recommend it. I can't promise you celebrity sightings, but the food was incredible, the service for the most part was good, and it was just a really great, great night. Can't wait to go back. I love New York. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="font-style: italic;">Carbone, </b>181 Thompson St 212=254-3000 <a href="http://www.carbonenewyork.com/">www.carbonenewyork.com</a></span></div>
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I wanted to love <b>Momo's</b>. The hipster <b>Williamsburg</b> "I'm a restaurant in a garage" vibe works for me, as does the communal tables and low lighting. I'm also cool with how Philip (the manager I assume?) comes over personally and promises an incredible experience. I love that the service was great all night, (although some extra deodorant would certainly not hurt), and the vibe was very chilled. Alas I almost feel bad saying but the sushi was underwhelming. And for the price we paid (over $200 for a couple including 2 beers), I just don't know. Some things are really exceptional here, and maybe I've become a bit of a sushi snob, but it's just not GREAT sushi. </div>
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As a side note, although it's not really fair to compare, I should mention that the other day I experienced the Omakasa $50 lunch special at the sushi counter at <b>Sushi of Gari 46 </b>(see photo). That's a review in and of itself, but in short I was BLOWN AWAY... and Momo just didn't do that for me. </div>
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I love the surprise of doing a tasting. Phil said he would take care of us and that we were in good hands. I was psyched. The 1st course came and it was pretty solid. The <b>Tofu / Avocado Salad</b> was plated beautifully and tasted great. We were smiling ear to ear with the wonderful <b>Carrot Shiso Soup </b>and the made from scratch delicious <b>Miso Soup</b>.<br />
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Lastly we got 2 pieces of cooked fish, a <b>Salmon</b> with crispy skin, fish roe and greens that was delicious and perfectly cooked. And a <b>Miso Cod</b> that looked dry but was actually really flavorful and delicious as well.<br />
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I'm kind of torn. I love the passion and hands on approach to the place, and some items were really really delicious (soups, tofu salad, toro, salmon belly and cooked fish), but major points are deducted when the actual sushi (or sushi bombs in this case) and sashimi don't measure up. They also ran out of dessert which was kinda disappointing.<br />
<b>Momo Sushi Shack</b> is a decent spot. I probably would not go out of my way to go back but if I lived in the hood or if the wait at <b>Roberta's</b> got too crazy (it's around the corner) I would give it one more shot. Thanks for the love Phil, good service is always appreciated.<br />
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Note that Momo's is Cash Only. Also, they only take reservations for tastings, but those can start as low as $40 per person. They also are very vegetarian and Kosher friendly, so extra points for that as well.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="font-style: italic;">Momo Sushi Shack, 43 Bogart St 718-418-6666 <a href="http://www.momosushishack.com/">www.momosushishack.com</a></b></span></div>
Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-54710747187055805162013-04-06T19:52:00.000-04:002013-04-06T19:52:54.377-04:00Saraghina<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I'm baaaaack! After relinquishing all </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">bread, pizza, pasta, and hametz related substances for a long (yet wonderful) Passover in Jerusalem & Tel Aviv, I'm finally back! </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Home sweet home</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, and itching for springtime in New York and delicious new spots to fill my belly and quench my insatiable appetite.... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I would describe Saraghina as quaint, funky, and relaxed. There's chairs hanging from the ceiling and other awesome decor. It's the kind of place I'd want to go with a small party for a birthday celebration. It's hip and fun but without the pretentiousness, and with delicious food. The service is good, the people around me seem cool, and it is just comfortable. There's also an outside area that looks pretty cool come springtime. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After just a few quick minutes we were seated, ordered, and had some nice local beer in our hands. We started with the <b>Burrata Salad,</b> imported from Puglia and served with fresh tomatoes, greens, basil and evoo. I love Burrata, and this is DELICIOUS burrata. Get this. We also had a delicious <b>Fennel Salad</b> served shaved with parmigiano, pine nuts and thyme. </span><span style="clear: left; display: inline !important; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b>Spaghetti al Chitarra</b>, the homemade spaghetti with fresh tomato and basil is simple and excellent. The sauce lies a little on the sweeter side but it was al dente and really just a perfectly cooked bowl of pasta. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We went for the <b>Carciofi Pizza</b> with san marzano tomatoes, baby artichokes, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil. Wow. Thin crust, tangy sauce, fresh cheese, and yummy artichokes. The pizza here is up there with the best Brooklyn has to offer (<b>Di Fara, Lucali, Franny's, etc</b>). Brick oven Brooklyn deliciousness. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We had such a pleasant experience at Saraghina, without any of the hassle. Although I've only been once, this place is definitely going to become a regular and I'm told the brunch is pretty awesome as well. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Check this place out for sure. It's another Brooklyn winner. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="font-style: italic;">Saraghina, </b><i>435 Halsey 718-574-0010 <a href="http://www.saraghinabrooklyn.com/">www.saraghinabrooklyn.com</a></i></span></div>
Reneefalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06947577482965269166noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331677604039198559.post-28290884660426915822013-03-14T16:49:00.000-04:002013-03-14T16:49:58.259-04:00Supper<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As New Yorkers we take it for granted that there are tons of fabulous restaurants close by, but the hard part is deciphering which of these transcend the "neighborhood gem" status and become truly a must hit spot. <b>Supper</b> falls into this later category. Why I never ate here until this week is still a mystery, but it's easy to see why Frank and crew seem to have such a cult following.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Supper is the 3rd restaurant of the <b>Frank Prisinazo</b> (@theunknownchef on instagram) mini empire, including<b> Franks</b> and<b> Sauce</b>. I have yet to try the others, but I can tell you that Supper lives up to the hype. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was recommended this place by some Brooklynite friends who frequent here often and promised it is their "go-to" girls night spot, and I must add to my list. I was not disappointed. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It has all the trappings of a repeat place. Often times I love a restaurant, but after one seating I have had my fill and have no desire to return. Supper left me feeling like I could eat here once a week and be very happy and satisfied. </span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4iWm1fq_BxSxMwN1GWhycu6_yb77FmJ9awsUeIy_ga5IBSQA1RJdQt7chv6VyOuCf7hggGVllLSnxXa5vilPQU7NyPfmPtZun29aLm5Oi6H_3qR_H_zbj_qCgexNP_O7TsSBEQ6Lqw8/s1600/IMG_6650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX4iWm1fq_BxSxMwN1GWhycu6_yb77FmJ9awsUeIy_ga5IBSQA1RJdQt7chv6VyOuCf7hggGVllLSnxXa5vilPQU7NyPfmPtZun29aLm5Oi6H_3qR_H_zbj_qCgexNP_O7TsSBEQ6Lqw8/s200/IMG_6650.jpg" width="150" /></a><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Supper has a lot going for them. First off, it's a cozy, intimate space on a quiet </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">East Village </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">street. There's dim lighting and a slightly romantic feel making Supper a great option for a date night or the perfect neighborhood gem. The prices are not exorbitant. There's a tremendous Italian wine list. And probably most important, the food is clean, fresh, and flavorful. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Let me put it another way. They have a punch card for their famous "spaghetti al limone". This fact alone should be enough to warrant a visit. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Before I get to the food, a couple of quick tips. Supper is cash only. They are known to do a great job at delivery service (not often the case with good restaurants that offer take out/delivery). It is also vegetarian friendly. It's a good place to know. They don't take reservations and I'm told weekends can get hairy, but their wonderful homey wine bar next door called </span><b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sugo Bar</b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">, allows you to wait comfortably and have a glass of wine while you wait for your table.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The first sign of a good experience, is the bread. The homemade selection of breads with mouth watering<b> White Bean Salsa</b> here is enough to win me over. Don't fill up on this! I know you want to. We started with the <b>Black Kale Panzanella</b> with whole wheat bread, chopped ripe tomatoes, organic kale, pantelleria capers, basil, evoo, and coarse black sea salt. It's not a pretty salad, but it's tasty and very flavorful. My veggie loving friend ordered the<b> Grilled Vegetable Plate </b>for us to share as well, and as boring as that may sound, it was really just perfection. Beautifully grilled beets, tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, green beans and broccoli with extra virgin olive oil and a nice sprinkling of sea salt. Perfect. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For our main course we got their famous <b>Spaghetti al Limone</b> which was simple and fantastic. Al dente pasta with parmiagiano cheese, lemon, butter, salt and pepper. Refreshing and not too heavy. We also got the<b> Branzino</b> grilled and filleted with a chunky mouth watering tomato sauce with capers and basil. To finish we had the <b>Ice Cream Sundae</b>, with chocolate sauce poured over right at the table. A good ending to a great meal. Supper, I approve. And I will surely be back </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">soon.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">Neighborhood: </b><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; text-align: left;">East Village</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="text-align: left;">Bite Mark:</b><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><b style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;">***and a half </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Good For:</b> Date Night, Girl's Night, Romantic, Small Parties (there's a private room that holds 12-15), Veggie Friendly </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b style="font-style: italic;">Supper, </b><i>156 East 2nd Street 212-477-7600 <a href="http://supperrestaurant.com/">www.supperrestaurant.com </a></i></span></div>
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