Pomme de Terre
"This by-the-books bistro from Smith Street pioneer Jim Mamary and Ditmas Park restaurateurs Gary and Allison Jonas (the Farm on Adderley) is the first bougie restaurant on a gritty stretch of Newkirk Avenue," says Time Out New York. "This snug 40-seat space is appointed with vibrant murals that resemble vintage French posters. The original tin-ceiling remains, newly restored and painted over in a sunny yellow," says Restaurant Girl Danyelle Freeman for the NY Daily News.
GQ's Alan Richman gave the place a rave review, saying that Pomme de Terre's "Steak Frites Au Poivre might be the best under-$20 beef dish in New York... The strip steak was thick, tender, juicy, peppery, and cooked precisely to order. When I decided it was probably a fantastic accident, getting a steak that satisfying for $19, I returned a week later and got one just as good."
Kim Severson of the New York Times enjoyed the "deliciously thick and bitter chocolate mousse spiked with fleur de sel" and "little pots of homemade butter and chicken liver mousse," but described Pomme de Terre's escarole salad as "a messy assemblage of smoky bacon, greens and a poached egg whose whites were still clear at the center" and complained about a "a soggy-crusted tarte Tatin." What's your take on Pomme de Terre?
Reviews (9)
Sparafucile wrote a review on November 19, 2008 2:02 PM
"By-the-books" sounds about right. Everything is done very professionally, from the food to the service to the decor, but it's not a revelation.
Argyle Road wrote a review on November 19, 2008 2:03 PM
What's not to like? This place really fills a need in the neighborhood...intimate space, great food, no or few kids. I'm going here on Sunday night and getting me a steak frites.
slick wrote a review on November 19, 2008 3:09 PM
It's a well executed restaurant. The steak au poivre was a lot better than many more expensive steaks i've had.
If I lived close by, I'd eat there every week or two.
sixyearsandcounting wrote a review on November 19, 2008 4:00 PM
It's a great little place in a charming area of my neighborhood (ok, I technically live in Kensington, but it's an easy walk!). That steak frites is awesome, and the appetizers are really good too. Highly recommended - especially if you live anywhere near the Q train, it's an easy commute.
plgdude wrote a review on November 19, 2008 4:16 PM
I've eaten here twice and had the steak both times. Great value. Enjoyed the wine both times as well.
westminster wrote a review on November 19, 2008 5:56 PM
A charming, near-perfect neighorhood restaurant. Even if I didn't live nearby, I would make the trip for the burger and the banana caramel pot-de-creme. The sardine appetizer and the skate are also exceptional. Just wish they'd upgrade the bread to match the quality of the homemade butter.
Just Wondering wrote a review on November 19, 2008 9:00 PM
They had a special Crawfish boil on Tuesday night that was great.
sallyz wrote a review on December 2, 2008 3:06 PM
Charming place with excellent food. Fills a tremendous need in the neighborhood. A bit noisy.
HurricaneKate wrote a review on August 3, 2009 1:01 PM
Was there last night with 3 friends. Wonderful basic menu. They had run out of steak au poivre since they were busy on Sat. Was no phased by that. Had the skirt steak which was delicious. Pork osso bucco, calamari, delicious, roast chicken looked good too. All and all, a great experience.
Will go back there again, the frites look amazing!
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