(Photo: Rebecca Kritzer) Gorge on this: Entrana a lo Pobre Outta pocket: $13.50 (all-inclusive brunch) Go Here: Coco Roco | 139 Smith Street, Cobble Hill and 392 Fifth Avenue, Park Slope Why: Who doesn’t love a great brunch deal? At this Peruvian place, you get more bang for your buck with this all-inclusive big brunch…
(Photo: Rebecca Kritzer) Gorge on this: Lamb Merguez Outta pocket: $9 Go Here: Huckleberry Bar | 588 Grand Street, Wiliamsburg Why: An egg dish is a requisite brunch item - a runny egg is even more of a must. This weekend dish satisfies these requirements as a hearty bake of savory lamb sausage stewed in…
(Photo: Sarah Telzak) Gorge on This: Brie, Apple, and Arugula Sandwich Outta Pocket: $7.50 Go Here: Valley Shepard Creamery | 211 7th Avenue, Park Slope Why: Cheese sandwiches are ordinarily lipid-overkill. They glisten with grease and leave behind a stream of unpleasant side effects in their wake: an overly full stomach, lethargy, and guilt. This…
Morton's Steakhouse - known for serving excellent steak has 70 locations nation and worldwide, but soon there will only be 69. Opened November 20, 2008, the Brooklyn location (no longer on Morton's website) - occupying space on the street level of Brooklyn Marriott Hotel Downtwon - will soon close its door to the public. Yes, we were just…
(Photo: Emily Holbrook) Gorge on This: Scallops Outta Pocket: $22 Go Here: Colonie | 127 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn Heights Why: The scallop is one type of food that is easily over-cooked. But when properly prepared, its buttery, tender meat seems to dissolve in your mouth. That’s exactly how the well-trained chefs at Colonie prepare these…
(Photo: Emily Holbrook) Gorge on This: Shrimp and Grits Outta Pocket: $13 Go Here: Sidecar | 560 5th Avenue, Park Slope Why: Sidecar may be known for their perfect burgers and specialty cocktails, but this South Slope spot has also mastered the southern brunch dish of shrimp and grits. Perfectly sautéed shrimp and crispy bacon are…