Alchemy
56 Fifth Avenue, Park Slope; (718) 636-4385
“The name might smack of molecular gastronomy but at Alchemy, a new Park Slope gastropub, there’s nary a TeppanNitro to be found. In fact, owner Kevin Read’s formula is a simple one—fine ingredients, delicate, but not precious preparations, and a convivial environment reminiscent of Alchemy’s London counterparts. [...] On Gothamist’s recent visit, the cooks turned out a tantalizing plate of fried cuttlefish wrapped in a thin sleeve of batter and served with a pot of chorizo oil mayo. Braised pork cheeks were tender and vaguely sweet, responding to the slightest stroke of the fork.” [Gothamist]
Photo of cuttlefish by Gothamist

Sheep Station
149 Fourth Ave, Park Slope; (718) 857-4337
“The best meat pie in the city right now is the one at [Jason] Crew’s Sheep Station in Park Slope, Brooklyn, where the pie is listed among the appetizers ($6). The spectacularly flaky puff-pastry crust would stand on its own as a delectable treat, and the meaty filling is juicy without descending to sloppy Joe levels of soupiness.” [NY Sun]

After the jump: Brooklyn Brewery’s new Belgian, and the upcoming Dine In Brooklyn Week.

New Ale from Brooklyn Brewery
Available at a variety of stores including Whole Foods, Fairway, and Bierkraft
“Brooklyn Brewery’s new Local 1 Belgian-style ale is too good to pour with a sandwich while watching college basketball. In the waning days of winter, it deserves a casserole of choucroute piled with sausages or a plate of cured meats and ripe cheeses. The honey-gold brew is complex, with notes of spice and fruit and a refreshingly bitter finish. It is made by refermenting the ale in the bottle, like Champagne. That’s a costly technique that seems to be coming back as brewmasters like Brooklyn’s Garrett Oliver search for interesting challenges. The beer, in a 750-milliliter bottle with a Champagne-style cork, is at stores including Whole Foods ($7.99), D’Agostino ($8.99) and Bierkraft ($11.95).” [NY Times]

Upcoming Food Event: Dine In Brooklyn Week
Various locations (click above for listings); March 19-30, 2007. Three courses for $21.12.
“Dine in the hip zip for restaurants during Brooklyn’s restaurant week and discover the ‘diversity of delicious’ that Brooklyn restaurants offer. (Price does not include beverages, tax or gratuity.)” [Brooklyn Tourism and Visitors Center]