Strong Place original tipster “James” was joined by his pal “Dave” at the opening of Strong Place (270 Court Street) last night. ”Dave” files this report on Yelp:
The food was probably in 4-4.5 star territory, but the beer was truly uncommon and remarkable and pushes SP to 5 stars. Allagash Curieux, DFH’s Palo Santo Maron, [...]
CHB Reader “James” and Pal “Dave” Yelp About Strong Place
by Homer Fink on 27. Jul, 2010 in Bars, Food
Strong Place: The Photos
by Homer Fink on 27. Jul, 2010 in Food
The new effort from the folks at Bocca Lupo, Strong Place (270 Court Street), opened yesterday at 4pm (CHB tipster “James” broke the news over the weekend). Drinking Brooklyn bellied up to the bar last night and reports back with photos and:
Drinking Brooklyn: The decor is pleasant and fits the neighborhood’s vibe (exposed brick, hardwood [...]
CHB Reader Tip: Strong Place at 270 Court to Open Monday
by Homer Fink on 24. Jul, 2010 in Food
Strong Place, the new restaurant at 270 Court Street from the owners of Bocca Lupo will open Monday at 4pm according to CHB reader “James”. He got the scoop the old fashioned way – he asked.
The owners had hoped to open on May 1. What can we expect? Co-owner Kenny Tufo filled in the [...]
Local Banh Mi on This American Life
by Jonah on 21. Jul, 2010 in Food, Park Slope
My friends all know that I love a good banh mi (aka Vietnamese sandwich). When I lived on Atlantic Avenue I was particularly partial to Nicky’s at 311 Atlantic, though Hanco’s at 85 Bergen was always a close second.
Hanco’s Park Slope location was featured this week on hipster haven This American Life, which tells the [...]
Alan Harding’s Food Truck Good to Go Friday
by Homer Fink on 21. Jul, 2010 in Food, Fort Greene, Neighborhoods
Brooklyn’s original cheflebrity Alan Harding is ready to serve up some vittles from his new food truck starting this Friday. After months of preparation – getting a mobile vendor license, building the truck and stuff – he’s ready to dish out this menu from his parking spot at 825 Atlantic Avenue :
Paper Down at 270 Court Street – Opening Soon?
by Homer Fink on 19. Jul, 2010 in Food
CHB reader “James” alerts us (along with photo above) that:
Paper is off the windows on 270 Court. Opening imminent?
As previously reported, the restaurant opening there is from the owners of Bocca Lupo. Neighbors told CHB two weeks ago that the owners were waiting for “approvals from the city”.
Seersucker Adds Brunch This Weekend
by Jonah on 15. Jul, 2010 in Food
Seersucker at 329 Smith St was recently featured on CHB – and this weekend, they’ll continue the neighborhood’s rich tradition of weekend brunch. Your friendly correspondent is most excited about the confirmed-as-delicious biscuits and sausage gravy, but the menu will also feature fried green tomatoes in a number of different forms, as well as a [...]
Village Voice on Buttermilk Channel
by Homer Fink on 12. Jul, 2010 in Food
The Village Voice posts a love letter to Buttermilk Channel [524 Court Street] :
Village Voice: The pasta comes from Caputo’s, the old Italian shop down the street. It’s sauced in a rich slurry of brown butter and corn milk, which pools at the bottom of the plate and makes the linguine pleasantly sodden. The mushrooms [...]
Investigation Continues at 270 Court Street
by Caitlin Heikkila on 07. Jul, 2010 in Bars, Food, Real Estate
Brownstoner told us about the about the still-papered up space at 270 Court Street, with the passing of the scheduled opening of a new restaurant from the owners of Bocca Lupo. What’s up with 270 Court Street? We hit the streets, pulled out our magnifying glasses, and got the scoop. The buzz at surrounding businesses [...]
Well-Suited: Seersucker Review
by Jonah on 07. Jul, 2010 in Food
As my wife and I were seated at the last available table at Seersucker at 329 Smith Street, the White Stripes echoed above the clinking of glasses and genial laughter. How appropriate that son of the south Jack White would invite us into this gourmet southern culinary experience. Our meal at one of the newest [...]
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