Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
Now Open: Belleville Lounge 332 Fifth Street, Park Slope; (718)832-9777 “Belleville, the landmark Brooklyn bistro that has wowed devoted locals and urban day-trippers with authentic Parisian food and ambiance, has recently expanded their space and created an exciting new nightspot, the Belleville Lounge… The Lounge, with its soaring sky-lit ceiling, vintage 1950’s Parisian bar and…
Now Open: Belleville Lounge
332 Fifth Street, Park Slope; (718)832-9777
“Belleville, the landmark Brooklyn bistro that has wowed devoted locals and urban day-trippers with authentic Parisian food and ambiance, has recently expanded their space and created an exciting new nightspot, the Belleville Lounge… The Lounge, with its soaring sky-lit ceiling, vintage 1950’s Parisian bar and original French antique furnishings, brings the Marais to the Slope,” or so says their press release. According to the Belleville website, they’ll also host Wednesday night Karaoke (which will involve a “mix of everything from Brooklyn’s favorite karaoke singers, to readings of Dr. Seuss”), Monday night Girl Party, and a Sunday Night Drag/Tea Party.
Coming Soon: Purple Yam
1314 Cortelyou Road, Ditmas Park
Ditmas Park Blog happily reports that Purple Yam, “the eagerly-awaited Filipino restaurant on Cortelyou will open in May.” A model of the new space and photos of the work-in-progress are posted on the Cendrillon website.
Newly Improved: Press 195
195 Fifth Avenue, Park Slope; (718) 857-1950
Chowhound Bob Oreilly talked to the owner at the recently reopened Press 195 and learned that they’ll now be serving liquor, new menu items, six beers on tap, and “more importantly faster service as the kitchen has expanded… I can’t wait to have a roasted beet salad and try these Belgian fries the owner told me about.” (Thoughts on Press 195? Review it here.)
After the jump: A culinary tour of Brighton Beach, the new Patois, $25 prix fixe dinners, and more…
Culinary Tour of Brighton Beach
As soon as the weather finally warms up, we’ll definitely be making use of New York magazine’s guide to Brighton Beach. They’ve chosen their favorite spots for “ruby-red borscht” and “fluffy cheese blintzes” — and they’ll lead you to a liquor store that sells vodka “in such flavors as buffalo grass (zubrovka), birch-tree buds, and honey and pepper.”
Quick Bites
New York magazine gives some love to the new food vendors at the Flea… Grub Street takes a look at the new Patois in Little Italy… Chowhounds discuss the $25 prix fixe menus at Henry’s End, Tempo, and Chestnut… Park Slope’s Loki Lounge is hosting a “Pork Off“… And Pampa closes in Williamsburg, says Zagat.
Hey dh…you are talking about for dinner…?
You’ll have to research on the wine aspect, as I drink wine, but am by no means a connioisseur.
Some of my favorite places in the hood are:
Al Di La
Alchemy
Convivium Osteria
I also *really* like James….it’s in Prospect Heights on Carlton Avenue. http://www.jamesrestaurantny.com/
Plus like 3 or 4 new bars have opened up on Vanderbilt and Washington in the past few weeks it seems like…
watch that dh, thought you meant down low, lol.
low key***
Hey Slopers – 11217, Snark et all
Going to be in your neck of the woods friday night. you guys have any favorite low places with a good wine list?
PS – thanks for the tip on Canaille.
Yeah, the signage there gives me pause. Well, it’s worth a shot.
Anybody tried Alta Voce? I’m not a fan of their other restaurants (Sotto Voce and Aperativo) so I’m yet to try that one out.
Canaille French Bistro, I’d say…St. Marks and 5th…
I haven’t tried that place that took over in the Cocotte space, but I’ve heard people rave about it. The sign outside and decor doesn’t really appeal to me at all, but I guess it’s worth a try.
So, what’s the best French place in the Slope? I used to like Cocotte for brunch, but alas, they’ve gone the way of all flesh.
Speaking of dear, departed Cocotte, sas anybody tried the new Italian joint that took their place?
Went to Belleville recently and it was amazingly good. For those who have written it off, I would give it another try. My only disappointment is that they no longer serve liquor–just beer and wine.