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Brooklyn Food Gossip: Iris to Serve Dinner

9 Apr

What’s the latest on the Brooklyn foodie street? One of my favorite cafes, Iris Cafe, is thinking about serving dinner. Brownstoner tells us that the Stumptown-coffee-serving spot recently applied for a beer and wine license, and expects to turn into a full-fledged restaurant in the near future. If you haven’t been to Iris recently, there have already been some changes. Once a coffee shop-style, seat yourself, order at the counter eatery, Iris now has a hostess and waitstaff to seat you and bring you your breakfast, brunch, or lunch.

Never been? Get over to 20 Columbia Place and give this perfect sandwich a try.

Food Trucks + Beer Pairings = Love.

22 Feb

On March 23, two of the best parts of New York City will come together in a beautiful marriage– food trucks and the Brooklyn Brewery. Here’s your chance to munch on eats from Mexicue, Rickshaw Dumpling, Jen ‘n Outlaws Fish Fry Truck, Souvlaki GR and Van Leeuwen paired with your favorite brewery beers. Don’t miss it; get your tickets here for $40. Hurry!

Where to Eat Right Now: Vinegar Hill House

17 Jan

If you haven’t already, add Vinegar Hill House to the top of your must-try list. In just one visit, it’s quickly become one of my favorite Brooklyn eateries. The restaurant is warm and cozy, with a fireplace burning on the downstairs level, and a rustic bar on the ground floor. The intimate space pairs perfectly with the seasonal American Traditional menu– filled with dishes like Cast Iron Chicken, Bone Marrow Ravioli, and a Butternut Squash Tart. I ordered the Long Island Monkfish with littleneck clams, radish, and celery, and then finished with the apple bread pudding, which immediately warmed me up from the frigid trek out there.

Sure, it’s a little out of the way– in the Vinegar Hill neighborhood, just north of Dumbo, but I promise it’s worth it! Along with a fabulous dinner menu, Vinegar Hill House boasts an excellent cocktail, beer, and wine list, perfect for pairing with the hearty fare. The bottles of wine are reasonably priced too, with plenty to choose from.

Visit Vinegar Hill House at 72 Hudson Avenue for dinner or brunch, and check out their menus here.

 

The Best Hidden Gem Dinner: Petit Oven

18 Oct

(picture via Forkknifespoon)

I’ve told you about plenty of fabulous restaurants in Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Red Hook, and a few other Brooklyn regions, but never Bay Ridge, an underrated neighborhood South of my usual stomping grounds. If you’ve never been to the area, or even if you have, I suggest making a reservation at Petit Oven, a tiny (hence Petit) French/American restaurant at 276 Bay Ridge Avenue.

While the space is modest, it’s cozy, and offers up only the freshest, seasonal ingredients available. I’m sure their A La Carte meals are amazing, but I recommend the $35 tasting menu ($25 on Wednesdays!). With your choice of an appetizer, entree, and dessert, Petit Oven offers Fall-appropriate dishes like a watercress, roasted beet & goat cheese salad, homemade squash ravioli, and apple caramel bread pudding for dessert– at least those were my picks.

Don’t leave without ordering from the wine list. It’s not only affordable, but has some great picks like “The Velvet Devil”– a rich merlot from Washington State. If you’re looking for a dinner spot to take your date, a group of friends, or even your parents, Petit Oven is the perfect “hidden gem” eatery.

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