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.
God, I miss Cocotte. I may give Belleville another chance based on the comments here. I went there, once, about two years ago. Food was mediocre, and the service was abominable — it left me wondering if they imported French waitstaff, too.
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I’ll second 12th Street bar and grill. Bar Toto on 6th Ave has outdoor seating. Likely to be busy though. Brook-vin opened recently on 7th at 13th, but I haven’t been yet.
Very excited for Purple Yam. Between the Farm, Mimi’s, Tibetan Kitchen, and Pomme De Terre, the neighborhood is finally getting some great variety!
Total Wine Bar…funky lighting, hot chicks, cool music, no attitude, good prices.
Oh and it’s supposed to be nearly 70 and sunny on Friday, so be sure to scope out a place where you’ll be able to sit outside!
Shut it.
That block is perfectly fine and you know it.
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cool thx – that gives me a plan of attack. I just have to make sure to steer clear from St John’s btw 5th and 6th haha.
I really like 12th Street bar and grill. It’s up on 8th Avenue and 12th Street.
Total Wine Bar on 5th and St. Marks can be a good time too…
Maybe Melt…it’s on Bergen between Flatbush and 5th.
Sidecar is supposed to be nice too, but I’ve never been.
11217 – no – just a spot to chill out and have a bottle of wine, but i’m never against sitting at the bar at a restaurant. Preferrably something not too busy.
Whenever i venture down to the slope i always end up walking in circles a good 20 minutes before I finally settle on somewhere to drink. Figure I would try to plan beforehand.
ps all good dinner recs – haven’t been to Al Di la in ages!