[new2hood]

In case Celebrate Brooklyn is a wet soggy mess, i need suggestions as to where to go for dinner. Please decide for me. I've ruled out the usual suspects (Al Di La, overpriced fish camp, Barrio, all of the other places that are talked about on this board with great frequency) as I want to try your favorite hidden gem. Aji's already on the list.

Otherwise, I might just go to Jakewalk. Thanks!

[DeeDee]

Bogota Bistro is a nice place for a casual meal. Lots of fish, veggie and maet options and a fun lively atmosphere. Would also recommend the burger at Stone Park Cafe also.

[Carmen]

I really enjoy Steinhoff, but it's definitely not on the same "level" as places like Al Di La- it's cheaper and more casual, but I've never had a bad meal there. I also LOVE Java Indonesian (which is on the corner of 16th st and 7th ave.) Some of the best food I've had in the city and it falls under the "hidden gem" category. Plus the owner (the older lady always working the cash register) is adorable and super nice.
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[veets]

Aji is a great choice for tonight and there will be a JAZZ trio from 7;30 to 11;30 tonight.

[altobarb]

I've never actually eaten AT Bogota Bistro, but frequently have takeout from there and am a big fan of the food--perfectly cooked, nicely and interestingly, seasoned, even the sides are good.

My favorite in the neighborhood is Bistro Canaille --we were there on Tuesday and had a wonderful meal--the calamari appetizer is so simple and perfectly cooked, my husband always loves the hangar steak, while I like to try the specials and for dessert, can't miss with either the apple tart or the sorbet--we had melon this week, it was like eating the most perfectly ripe canteloupe...

We have also enjoyed Melt in the past, though haven't gone recently.

[belzjm]

convivium osteria is kinda one of those places that's really, really good, but people don't talk about as much.

i also had a really excellent meal at alchemy last week.

[Livetotravel]

"hidden gems?" you kidding? this is Park Slope, nothing hidden here.
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[belzjm]

oh yeah, and ghenet...the new ethiopian place is fantastic!

douglass and 4th...

that just reminded me that i need to go back there this week. that place was so freakin delicious.

[booklaw]

I second both of belzjm's recommendations.

[belzjm]

i'm going to have to agree about the beet ravioli at al di la. i'd eat that every day, if i could.

i think rose water pretty much sucks, personally.

there's also applewood. not sure that's been mentioned yet.

and i just read about a new place that opened up in ft. greene that sounds worth checking out...

http://nymag.com/restaurants/reviews/underground/48917/

[new2hood]

Oooh, ghenet!! And Java sounds good too. As well as just about everything mentioned! I heart applewood, but it's more special occasion for us.

thanks everyone!

[altobarb]

I forgot Ghenet--I agree that it's WONDERFUL. Fun and tasty. And a good value.

That new place sounds very worth trying. If anyone goes, please post?

[Drunken Revival]

MOD edit: read the rules


That being said. The following is an accurate and honest review of Rosewater from someone who knows her shit:

"Rosewater is an outstanding restaurant. Most of the ingredients used are from local farmers. The menu changes seasonally and the dishes here pair foods in delicious and unique ways. Oh, and by the way, you'll also be able to get a bottle of wine that isn't on every other wine list in the city (again, some really great stuff that the owner has searched out, including upstate and Long Island). It's also been around for a while and makes generous contributions to local schools, block associations, arts organizations and the like. This one is a gem."

[1st_Streeter]

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I've heard good things about Bar Toto -- I've never been though

[veets]

Am I the only one that thinks a moderator should come in and see this thread and remove DR's comments or perhaps remove HIM altogether?
Really wish the forum had a function where you could "ignore" posts by certain someones and not see them in the thread at all.

[Livetotravel]

and there's always these sites to consult when the comments of Brooklynian community members are just too foodie oriented or too pedestrian...

http://www.menupages.com/restaurants.asp?neighborhoodid=116
http://www.yelp.com/search?find_loc=Brooklyn%.....C+NY&cflt=restaurants
http://newyork.seriouseats.com/brooklyn/park-slope/
http://newyork.savorycities.com/search.php?neighborhoodID=28
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[katbka]

Bar Toto does have pretty good food and very relaxed atmosphere. It's not on the cheap side, although not all that expensive either.

This place might be a bit out of your way, but I became a huge fan of Enzo's pizza place on PPS, on the WTerrace border. It's delish and very cheap.

[Livetotravel]

[belzjm]

i agree also.

that being said, brownstoner had rosewater as restaurant of the day not long ago, and you can feel free to read the reviews for yourself...some good...some not so good...

http://www.brownstoner.com/restaurants/2008/0.....rosewater.php?comments=10

[ginsbera113]

Interesting postings so far. My two cents:

- Steinhof is a fun place. Not amazing, but good and inexpensive
- Song is delicious, not sure about the clubby vibe, but their garden and food is wonderful
- Big fan of chilis and chocolate, best enchiladas in the neighborhood
- Flatbush Farm is good, although a bit overpriced, best french dip
- 12th street bar and grill has great beers and food in a relaxed setting

[new2hood]

oooh, chilis and chocolate. their menu looks good! although i do wish they'd stop leaving it on my stoop!

[belzjm]

have to agree with you on chiles and chocolate, ginsbera113.

i really like that place a lot also!

[scottb2k]

I second Song...it's quite good.

Miriam and Pepperoncino are also good and priced well.

[Bergenites]

I have to agree with everything everyone has posted on this thread about actual restaurants, but Where's a good moderator when you need one?

FWIW, I think Canaille is an absolute gem, I adore the food, the owners, the very Parisian atmosphere. I really hope they do well. Enjoy Alchemy, Convivium, Melt, Peperoncino and many others often as well!

[pastoralia]

Canaille or Convivium are stand-outs that don't get the press that places like Al Di La and Applewood get. Moim on Garfield and 7th is really good Korean.

Song is the best Thai in the Slope.

But Java is really a great, friendly, family place.

Chip Shop for pints and meat pies.

Sheep Station too! Love the poutine!

[Mamacita]

The burger at Melt is solid.
Decent Thai at Mee Thai.
Bonny's for low-key beer and burgers/wings.
Convivium for upscale: appetizers were superb!
Sheep station is excellent, everything is good.
Ghenet (sp?) is also excellent and you get to eat with your fingers!
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[Drunken Revival]

I think we get the idea... every restaurant in park slope is good in someone's eyes...

[Livetotravel]

We are truly fortunate to live in a community with such consistently high restaurant standards. Truth is it's hard not to find 4 or 5 places that you truly love. It's also true that it doesn't take many missteps to cross someplace permanently off the list - why bother with a place that can't get it together when there are so many more good choices. My wife & I are also victims of neighborhoodism - why would we go out of our way to try someplace new or different when we have such consistent winners within easy reach. If we want to go out of our way, it's back to Manhattan and continuing to plow through the Michelin guide.

So here's our always go to list with the first 4 in very frequent rotation...
1. Al Di La
2. Moim
3. Barrio
4. Stone Park
5. Applewood
6. Rose Water
7. Convivium
8. Franny's
9. Blue Ribbon
10. Taro Sushi
11. Tempo

With choices like this why would we ever risk our hard earned money on another place?
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[Bergenites]

Just wondering, LTT - your list is great, but mostly comprised of places that have been around for a while (with the exception of Barrio). Why not branch out and try a few new places? Or have you tried them and found them lacking?

I would add to your list:
Canaille
Alchemy
Melt
Nana
Tapeo
Ghenet

not all of these are new, but we've had consistently great food at all of them in the last year.

[Mamacita]

Alchemy has surprised me. I've had 2 excellent brunches there and a great dinner.
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[J0518]

my most visited area restaurants are probably Bogota Bistro and Alchemy. great food and drink at each, great drinks, great staff....just great representatives of the neighborhood. when i've got a bit more cash in my pocket, Rose Water, Applewood, Blue Ribbon, and Al Di La get my cash. James is a VERY promising new addition to the hood. hope that helps.

[belzjm]

i have to give another HUGE thumbs up for moim!

i sometimes forget about that place, even though i've really enjoyed it every time i've gone.

i hope they're doing well in that location...

[Livetotravel]

[ParkSlopeWNYCListener]

I likes me some hearty food. Do not read this if you like bland, overpriced, undersized style food!

1. Song and Beet, great Thai food, Beet is a bit pricey, but very tasty.

2. Pizza Plus, Italian soul food, what Two Boots should be, but Italian food!

3. Johnny Macks. Great burgers and fries, and the wings are good too.

4. Java, get the platter for two and eat like a king.

5. Aunt Suzies, a different world, Italian food for families, not a park slope crowd, you get there and you think you are in another neighborhood. Again, if you like overpriced, small plates, la da Italian food, don't go here, this is the real deal and may shock you.

6. Elora's - so good, anything you get will come with meat, rice, beans, cheese and goodness.

7. Get on the R Train, go to Sunset Park, to Rico's Tacos, the best Mexican food I have ever had. Heck, 25 minute walk from the Slope.

[raw]

Rice Thai on 7th Ave near 9th St has a great menu. The decor is fine, nothing fancy.

But a substitute for Celebrate Brooklyn? Hhhhmmm...If I were going to make an event out of eating out, I would either leave Brooklyn and sit at Yakitori Taisho's bar and watch the chef bar-b-q squid kebabs =

http://yakitoritaisho.com/main/

or stay in Brooklyn and, for more excitement than any sane person would ever want, go here =

http://www.chuckecheese.com/
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[prezst]

hanabi, at garfield & 7th: no question, it's the best japanese restaurant in the slope.. just try to get sushi that big anywhere else. and the dumplings are heavenly.

[labellanani89]

i suggest you try the villa on 5th avenue and carrol street i think! or 1st street! its delicious! and italian lol

[new2hood]

'twas a beautiful night, so I went to Grab, got some cheese bits and went to the Ailey thing at the park. It was amazing.

Thanks for the suggestions! I will go to this list the next time we're restaurant bound. (And, will def. look up Rico's Tacos....mmmmm)

[ParkSlopeWNYCListener]

Raw:

Rico's is on 50th (maybe 51st) and 5th avenue. There is a lot of kind of good Mexican food in Sunset Park, but Rico's is probably the best. I believe that there is a deli or two that serves Rico's Tacos. but go to the restaurant itself. The tortas (Mexican sandwiches) are out of this world, and, they serve Mexican coke (made with real sugar!).

[veets]

Are we just getting lucky or does it appear that DR has disappeared from this thread?

[J0518]

....in other words, there are a lot of good places to eat at in the Slope and Heights.

[veets]

[prezst]

had a great time at ghenet the other night. the food was almost as delicious as i remember getting at abyssinia in manhattan years & years ago, the tej wine was just as potent and the wait-staff was gracious. all in all, a very nice place

[booklaw]

We had a very nice dinner at Henry's End in BH a couple of weeks ago. The menu appears to be the result of a time warp, featuring lots of our favorite dishes from the 1970's, but everything the four of us ordered was delicious.