Po Brooklyn

REVIEW

January 11, 2010


CUISINE: Italian
NEIGHBORHOOD: Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens

 

276 Smith St. at Degraw St.

(p) 718-875-1980

 

In 1993 Mario Batali partnered with Steven Crane and opened his first restaurant, Po, on Cornelia Street. Fast forward a few years and Batali and his crocs were kicked to the curb, but the restaurant stayed strong. In 2007 Crane and partner Jonathan Casteel opened a Brooklyn outpost, with Chef Lee McGrath in the kitchen. Like the original location, Po Brooklyn has a neighborhood feel and draws a local crowd.  The restaurant is small and can be cozy, depending on where you sit. If you're too near the door on chilly days, you're bound to freeze, and the corner table in the back shares a wall with the bathroom, inviting the sporadic sounds of flushing, running water and a strange TV-like static. CONT'D

 


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Posted in FOOD on January 11, 2010 3:17pm by Jena Steinbach | 0 comments





Henry Public

REVIEW

November 4, 2009


CUISINE: American (Traditional)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Brooklyn Heights/DUMBO, Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens

 

329 Henry at Pacific St.

(p) 718-852-8630

 

This cozy Cobble Hill bar is modeled after an old-world Brooklyn saloon, complete with black and white photographs, chipped mirrors, and an ancient cash register. The drink menu hits on classic cocktails as well as craft beers and a selection of fine wines. A small food menu consists mostly of burgers, served with homemade pickles and a mound of salty fries. There's also a turkey leg sandwich and bone marrow appetizer for the more sophisticated set. My burger was a little overcooked and the bread had too much bite to it, but the fries and pickles were spot on. The transporting environment and lively cocktail list make Henry Public a welcome neighborhood addition.  I've heard some exciting rumors of a brunch menu and dinner expansion.

 


Posted in FOOD on November 4, 2009 1:01pm by Jena Steinbach | 0 comments





Prime Meats

REVIEW

September 22, 2009


CUISINE: German, Steakhouse
NEIGHBORHOOD: Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens

Photo: Eater.com

465 Court St At Luquer St

(p) 718-254-0327

 

From the boys who brought you Frankies Spuntino, Prime Meats  is equal parts bar, restaurant, and butcher.  The space is decorated almost identically to its older siblings, with rich woods, exposed brick walls and antique light fixtures. The owners' goal was to create a space reminiscent of the days before the industrial revolution. To their credit, there are a few things about the restaurant that seem particularly old school: You order your ribeye by the ounce, the private dining room is a converted horse stable, and the prohibition-era inspired cocktail menu includes an Old-Fashioned with housemade bartlett per bitters. CONT'D

 


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Posted in FOOD on September 22, 2009 11:23am by Jena Steinbach | 0 comments





Buttermilk Channel

REVIEW

July 14, 2009


CUISINE: American (New), American (Traditional)
NEIGHBORHOOD: Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens

525 Court Street at Huntington St

(p) 718-852-8490

 

Buttermilk Channel offers farm-fresh, local ingredients on a menu that changes seasonly and sometimes weekly. Though the dishes may disappear, the style of food remains the same: savory, traditional American-- with a twist. Their signature fried chicken comes with cheddar waffles, not mashed potatoes, and their meatloaf is made with duck. The menu itself is divided into several categories: snacks, cheese, oysters, sausages, sides, first and second courses. With the exception of a few weekly specials, nothing on the menu exceeds $20... 

 


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Posted in FOOD on July 14, 2009 9:29am by Jena Steinbach | 0 comments





Frankies Spuntino (457 & 17)

REVIEW

July 6, 2009


CUISINE: Italian
NEIGHBORHOOD: Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens, Lower East Side

Original Brooklyn Location:

457 Court St between 3rd Pl and 4th Pl

(p) 718-403-0033

 

Manhattan Location:

17 Clinton St. near Stanton St.

(p) 212-253-2303

 

Spuntino is the Italian word for both a snack and a casual Italian eatery. True to its namesake, Frankies Spuntino honors both definitions. With a slew of cheeses, crostini, antipasto, cured meats, and vegetables, it's easy enough to pair a glass of wine (or two) with a varied spread of tasty bites.

 


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Posted in FOOD on July 6, 2009 8:44am by Jena Steinbach | 0 comments