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March 3, 2008
StreetLevel: Ethiopian Grub Coming to 4th Ave.
Here’s one of the more interesting new 4th Avenue businesses we’ve come across in a while: The Nolita Ethiopian restaurant Ghenet is going to open a branch on 4th and Douglass in the coming weeks. Ghenet is known for its vegetarian friendly, “accessible Ethiopian cooking,” according to New York Mag. The coming restaurant is directly across the street from the newish (and popular) Australian-themed Sheep Station. Ghenet Brooklyn is probably going to open sometime in mid-March, according to one of its owners. GMAP
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Something new is also opening on 7th where that Maggie Moo's place was across from ps. 321.
And you should do an update on that Yogo Moster (7th and Union/Berkeley) when it opens.
The paper is down and it looks super cool.
It says waffles, yogurt and coffee.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 2:42 PM
Is that literally "grubs"?
What the hell do they eat in Ethiopia?
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 2:43 PM
Ghenet is fantastic...i wish I lived closer.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 2:44 PM
I cant wait - Please bring some more interesting places further down Fourth...
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 2:46 PM
The retail scene in Park Slope is rocking my world....Ethiopian, organic yogurt, babeland!!!
What a night that could make!
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 2:55 PM
My prayers have been answered! Awesome!
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 2:57 PM
Wow!!! exactly what is needed
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 2:58 PM
I know some people didn't seem totally into it, but I really like that deli Canteen that opened on 4th and Bergen...anyone been there yet?
Nice space.
4th is coming along nicely. 5th is on fire.
And dare I say it...7th might be on the verge of a tiny renaisannce. I saw that yogo moster place too. Looks really interesting and great "hip" decor.
I almost thought it looked out of place.
And one of my favorite places to eat in the Slope is Moim on Garfield and 7th.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 3:06 PM
as a recent transplant from DC I've sorely missed my regular Ethiopian dinners! This is great news!
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 3:09 PM
Have been waiting for this for months. My wife and I have been going to Ghenet for years. Now it's that much closer.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 3:11 PM
2:55, I'm free Thursday night!!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 3, 2008 3:12 PM
Nine comments and no negativity?
C'mon, where are all the haters...
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 3:13 PM
3:12...I'm into men. Is that a problem for you??
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 3:14 PM
It's smart to categorize this as "4th avenue" and not Park Slope even though it is in Park Slope.
It keeps away some of the riffraff who see those two words and can't help themselves but to write horrific comments.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 3:17 PM
Oh my god -- I have been pining for Ethiopian in Brooklyn for years! And Ghenet on Mulberry is exactly where I've been traveling to to satisfy my cravings. Now my life is complete.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 3:17 PM
This is an oddly collegial and refreshing thread. I'm betting it doesn't last (but hope it does).
3:14, not a problem at all.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 3, 2008 3:21 PM
So you mean to tell me, I'm now going to be able to get off the train at Bergen, stop into Babeland, pick up a dildo and some condoms, come down and pick up some of the best Ethiopean food in the city, stop and have an Australian beer or 6 at Sheep Station, stop at the new video place on 5th and stumble back home all without ever leaving my neighborhood??!!
Sign me up!!!!
God I love NY!
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 3:22 PM
With a name like Biff Champion, sure you can't free up a night before Thursday??
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 3:23 PM
ethiopian food is great!
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 3:27 PM
3:23, good one! Well played. (Just trying to keep the positive energy of this thread going)
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 3, 2008 3:29 PM
yeah, i'm loving this thread too.
almost as much as Ethiopian food!!!!!
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 3:33 PM
great news..wish it were closer to FG/CH..hope they have lots of Tej..yippee
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 3:33 PM
At the risk of attracting haters by the mere mention of "Park Slope", any thoughts on Aunt Suzie's on 5th Avenue? I think I saw it on one of those channel 25 shows like Eat Out New York or something. You know, the one with the totally hot Asian chick in the trench coat? Anyway, it looked good and I was drooling (over the host and the food). How is it?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 3, 2008 3:40 PM
wait a minute biff..you just said you were into ME!!!?
- gay man in park slope who now feels slighted.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 3:43 PM
3:43, can't I be into you and STILL fantasize about Kelly Choi (and Aunt Suzie)? Why restrict ourselves?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 3, 2008 3:49 PM
At the risk of injecting negativity into this pristine thread, you can Skip Aunt Suzie's. You can make better food with frozen pasta and a jar of sauce.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 3:51 PM
Thanks 3:51. I'm wondering if it was another Italian restaurant in the Slope they featured that I'm thinking of. Can you think of a standout Italian place there?
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 3, 2008 4:01 PM
Al Di La is one of the highest rated italian joints on Zagat's radar. I think it scored a 27 or 28. The food is amazing, if you can actually get in the door.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 4:06 PM
ok fine. you're right biff.
as long as i get you once a week, i'm cool.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 4:07 PM
Al di La is my favorite restaurant in Brooklyn.
I'm going Wednesday, in fact!
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 4:10 PM
Ethopian food will be worthless once AY is built.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 4:10 PM
Thanks 4:06. I appreciate the recommendation.
4:07 - I bet you say that to all the posters, but you're sweet, just the same. Spaghetti and ben wa balls, anyone?
Wow, 30 posts and not ONE negative...uh oh...
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 3, 2008 4:13 PM
Has anybody tried Scalino on 7th Ave at 10th St?
Any further word on Red Hot? I walked past there Sunday and the tables were all gone and people were working on the kitchen.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 4:21 PM
It's time to let Red Hot go.
They are gone. Sad, but true.
Mr. Wonton sure is good though. Berkeley and 7th...
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 4:26 PM
No, no, no, I won't let Red Hot go. I will hold out hope. Light a candle, hold a vigil. Oh woe, woe, woe!
Or maybe I'll just give Mr. Wonton a whirl. While usually wary of restaurants with Mr. (insert food item here) as a name, Mr. Falafel is good, so I should be willing to take a chance.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 4:40 PM
Biff, I have to agree, Aunt Suzie's is horrible. I have o idea how they stay in business. It's true I've only eaten in there ten years ago, when I first moved to the Slope, but once was enuf.
Posted by: denton at March 3, 2008 4:45 PM
let's keep it on the up and up here.
aunt suzie's may not be good, but at least she tries!!!!
i agree...the name mr. wonton is not the most creative, but the food is excellente!
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 4:50 PM
Bfff- You're making dates here too? You lil slut you. let's do this girl. Grrrrrrr.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 5:08 PM
5:08, I didn't set out here to make dates, but the mention of Ethiopian food, organic yogurt and babeland admittedly got me going. Does that make me a slut? Probably...
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 3, 2008 5:21 PM
FYI: I passed Red Hot on Saturday morning. They were clearing out like it was the last day on earth. I walked in and was yelled at, and explained that I lived in the neighborhood was a regular customer and wanted to know what happened.
"we closing"
"forever?"
"yes"
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 5:25 PM
Thanks Denton. I still can't believe Kelly Choi would lie to me. Oh well, I still love her anyway. Let's give Aunt Suzie props, if not our business, for at least trying.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 3, 2008 5:26 PM
I'll give you props alright, biff...
Come on by my place. Thursday. 7pm, sharp.
I bring the yogurt, you bring the motion potion.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 5:27 PM
5:27, you sure know how to make a poster swoon, you sweet talker, you. We're still missing the Ethiopian food, though.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 3, 2008 5:29 PM
oh right. the ethiopian.
not sure they'll be open by this thursday.
and not sure daddy can wait much longer.
will some roma pizza suffice till the grand opening?
promise i'll make it worth your while...
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 5:32 PM
"grand opening". I sense a double entendre!
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 3, 2008 5:33 PM
So, can all you Slope gourmets please explain the allure of La Villa? I've been five times, and each time I was more disappointed than the previous time. Greasy, tacky Italo-American food reminiscent of the worst suburban joints. But it's always packed! I don't get it.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 5:39 PM
Sorry, I can't explain the allure of La Villa. The pizzas are allegedly good, but the pasta dishes I've had were awful.
In the name of a kinder, gentler blog, I guess I should be nice and say "they try."
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 5:46 PM
I don't much care for La Villa either. It's not the best, but they do try.
If you want some of the best Italian in the city, stick with Al Di La. You won't be dissappointed.
Not every place in Park Slope is above par. It just has a nice array of things to choose from all within walking distance. That's what makes it nice for me, anyway.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 5:50 PM
Buff- dont fall for the poser. And you know poppa was just teasing about the slut comment. dont be like that.
hey poser back the F up! I had the motion lotion idea first!!
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 5:52 PM
you can have him 5:52.
i found myself a new man on curbed.
he's a lot "bigger"
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 5:55 PM
LaVilla's not bad, especially the pizza. What is bad if the ridiculous price they charge for wine. That's why I don;t eat there.
Posted by: denton at March 3, 2008 5:55 PM
Al Di La and La Villa can not be compared as "italian food", both are great IMHO but they are totally different genres of food.
Aunt Suzie and La Villa are in the same genre (and La Villa is better by a factor of 10) and Al-Di-La and Tempo are more comparable and here Al Di La is better by a similar margin.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 5:56 PM
READ THIS about the new Babeland Park Slope...super funny...some of you all are quoted:
http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2008/03/park_slope_parents_are_aflutte.html
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 6:03 PM
Putting Al Di La and Tempo in the same sentence is a travesty.
But I still like you, 5:56.
I enjoy diversity and difference of opinions.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 6:04 PM
what the hell is ethiopian food?
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 6:13 PM
Regarding the NY Mag article--The What is a celebrity! Anyway, the reporter cited that quote as though it were serious.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 6:49 PM
FWIW I like Aunt Suzie's a lot!
Posted by: Bob Marvin at March 3, 2008 7:22 PM
the what works for that magazine.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 7:34 PM
ethiopiam food includes a lot of yoghurt-based dishes, specialties include she-goat and mule. braised mule in yoghurt and pickle passis is divine. Also try the fruitbat in mule milk, very good, if a bit bland and also the "sand oysters" which are actually mule testicles.
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 7:57 PM
HATE!!
Posted by: guest at March 3, 2008 11:17 PM
11:17 was just kidding. he's my 5 year old. sorry. i thought i blocked him from this site.
long live the new, nicer park slope threads!!
Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 12:11 AM
ethiopian food is this.
You're giving alot of these sponge like pancakes which you use to scoop up the food which ranges from collard greens to goat, beef or chicken. The meat is cooked in a mixture of spices and has very strong and spicy flavors. Its got alot of oil in it. Its kinda weird.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopian_cuisine
Posted by: Santa at March 4, 2008 8:36 AM
I came on Brownstoner this morning (perhaps an unfortunate choice of words) expecting for sure that this discussion would have at some point deteriorated into a Park Slope vs. the rest of the world discussion and am pleasantly surprised to see kindly threads are still possible. Brownstoner, you may want to put this discussion in a frame. Thanks to all for the Italian restaurant tips.
Posted by: Biff Champion at March 4, 2008 8:58 AM
I was so disppointed by Al di La when I finally got in there. Much more impressed by Franny's...YUM.
Posted by: guest at March 4, 2008 1:36 PM
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