FG Dining Doubleshot: Scopello & Thomas Beisl
Scopello The menu at this Sicilian spot near the academy’s two theaters includes pasta selections like spaghetti alla carbonara, black ravioli filled with fresh crabmeat served in shrimp broth, and gnocchi. Entrees include pork loin roasted with brandy and orange sauce, and crispy chicken breast stuffed with mushrooms and spinach cooked in Marsala wine. (718)…
Scopello
The menu at this Sicilian spot near the academy’s two theaters includes pasta selections like spaghetti alla carbonara, black ravioli filled with fresh crabmeat served in shrimp broth, and gnocchi. Entrees include pork loin roasted with brandy and orange sauce, and crispy chicken breast stuffed with mushrooms and spinach cooked in Marsala wine. (718) 852-1100; 63 Lafayette Avenue. Photo from here. GMAP
Thomas Beisl
The bright yellow facade at this Viennese spot, across from the academy, makes it hard to miss. A patio garden is open year round. The menu is part bistro, part Austrian, with items like cod schnitzel, and Prince Edward Island mussels with garlic, white wine and smoked jalapeños. (718) 222-5800; 25 Lafayette Avenue. Photo from here. GMAP
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i’ve found scopello to be very hit or miss, but i think it’s based on what i’m in the mood for. i don’t find much variety in their menu. their carbonara is very good and i really like the antipasto misto with the eggplant. i also like their zucchini rosotto, although someone in party last weekend asked where the rest of it was. they thought it was just a side dish. scopello has a nice bar atmosphere too.
to continue the restaurant tour, don’t forget some of my favs: veliis and thai 101.
Can anyone recommend a good place for Saturday lunch (not eggy brunch) in FG? Does Ici serve regular menu items at lunch? (Yes we have tickets for the juggernaut at BAM.)
Beisel is probably the most disgusting place I’ve ever been to…Scopello’s cool though…
Yum Yum!! Does anyone know a place in NYC/Blyn that serves a good Salade Nicoise? FADA used to have a decent one, but it’s shrinking in size every time I go there….
Scopello is strange. The first time we went our waiter asked if we’d ever eaten there before. we said no. he proceeded to give us a tour of the menu, but instead of telling us about specials he said: “on the left are all the appetizers, below that are the first courses and on the right side of the menu are the entrees” as he pointed to the applicable section headers. While we’d never been to Scopello, we have been to restaurants in the past. And the guy has explained the menu to us on two more occassions. The food isn’t spectacular, but during the summer it is nice to sit out front and watch the world walk by.
LOVE thomas beisl. I have been going since it opened and the food is top notch for the price. I am always surprised it is not more popular – although it is great to always be able to get a table.
I LOVE YOU, BROWNSTONER! I just moved here, and you’re doing an entire week about FG restaurants.
how is scopello’s? i haven’t been yet.
i have been to thomas beisl a couple times- it’s really good!
Scopello’s menu doesn’t sound too Sicilian.