Vanderbilt's Korean War has begun

And unfortunately for Bopsot there seems to a clear winner already.

I think the food at both places is good, and the menus, while different, feel the same. It's Korean food - not too out of the box - Not trying to be different.

But while Bopsot, pretty much hung a new flag on an already built French restaurant and kept it otherwise as is, White Tiger created a vibe (lighting, music, energy all carefully curated), and you need just walk by during dinner hours to see, it REALLY worked.

When I ate there with friends, my sentiment was, anyone who opens a restaurant in brooklyn and doesn't try to establish some sense of atmosphere doesn't really want to make money.

And this example of two restaurants on the same block, with similar menus, one with an established style, and one void of it, is a scenario that so perfectly makes this point, the Freakanomics guys could probably do a podcast on it.

Ms Whynot and I ate at White Tiger tonight. Clearly: - they have run other restaurants. - we are the ONLY table without a present or future PS 9 age child. - they are ready for a full house, despite opening only 1 week ago.

Ooh!  Looking forward to trying it! (Although I do not have a present or future PS9 age child - hope that doesn't disqualify me....)

i had Ginger Chicken, she had Bimbibop.

We should note that this Korean War is East vs West, as opposed to North vs South.

My friend and I walked by both and decided to try Bopsot, somewhat regrettably. White Tiger was packed and with people waiting outside, but the menu looked pricey. Bopsot was empty, but the menu looked good and they had outdoor seating. The food was just ok in the end. I'll try White Tiger before going back.

press:

http://gothamist.com/2015/10/07/white_tiger_korean_prospect_heights.php

SHOTS FIRED

(Bopsot re-designed and back from the dead)

They clearly have been working behind the plywood that went up after a car destroyed their space right after opening.

bopsot turning into a beer/vinyl spot...donations needed at their indiegogo also. http://ltjbukem.blogspot.com/2017/09/peak-prospect-heights-hipster-moment.html

This is exciting! But oh man, that link. If you watch that video you won't be able to unsee how hopelessly dorky this operation is. Don't let a vynal bar fool you. This is still Prospect Heights.

Clearly, West Korea has lost the war. As a result, I've created a new thread. http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/47650/556-vanderbilt-near-dean-is-becoming-a-vinyl-and-beer-bar-bierwax-really-yup#latest

#neverforget