salmaland.com » BK:Williamsburg http://salmaland.com Mon, 14 May 2012 18:55:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Brooklyn/Williamsburg: The Commodore http://salmaland.com/2012/01/williamsburg-the-commodore/ http://salmaland.com/2012/01/williamsburg-the-commodore/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:44:52 +0000 http://salmaland.com/?p=2561 Anyone who's been to the late Black Betty will feel intense deja-vu walking into the Commodore. Yes. it's the same space, but you're on another planet now—planet Southern cookin. Sit at the bar or in a booth, and fill up on none-too-light diner-style options like the chicken thighs with biscuits, or the Hot Fish or Adult Cheese (that's pimento cheese) sandwiches. [...]]]> Anyone who’s been to the late Black Betty will feel intense deja-vu walking into the Commodore. Yes. it’s the same space, but you’re on another planet now—planet Southern Diner Cuisine. Sit at the bar or in a booth, and fill up on none-too-light options like the chicken thighs with biscuits, or the Hot Fish or Adult Cheese (that’s pimento cheese) sandwiches. Side dishes try harder than at most diners of this ilk: Witness the snap peas with egg; the rainbow chard; and the Saltie potato salad, a tribute to the saucy, ingredient-driven Saltie sandwich shop a short walk away.

The Commodore: 366 Metropolitan Ave. between Havermeyer and Marcy Ave.; (718) 218-7632

Prices/Features: Cheap/Drink Destination

]]> http://salmaland.com/2012/01/williamsburg-the-commodore/feed/ 0 Brooklyn/Williamsburg: DuMont http://salmaland.com/2012/01/brooklynwilliamsburg-dumon/ http://salmaland.com/2012/01/brooklynwilliamsburg-dumon/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:42:29 +0000 http://salmaland.com/?p=957 Pic courtesy of DuMontNot too many restaurants nail the comfort-food concept as expertly as DuMont does. It's not just because of the squarely meat-and-potatoes-oriented menu (with a little pasta and seafood thrown in). It's also because eating here is, most of the time, a low-maintenance, low-headache proposition. Sit inside or in the back garden, and dive into the healthy (well, hearty if not exactly healthy) mac and cheese, made with three cheeses and studded with bacon [...]]]> Pic courtesy of DuMont

Pic courtesy of DuMont

Not too many restaurants nail the comfort-food concept as expertly as DuMont does. It’s not just because of the squarely meat-and-potatoes-oriented menu (with a little pasta and seafood thrown in). It’s also because eating here is, most of the time, a low-maintenance, low-headache proposition. Sit inside or in the back garden, and dive into the healthy (well, hearty if not exactly healthy) mac and cheese, made with three cheeses and studded with bacon; or the roast chicken with garlic mashed potatoes; or the hanger steak with boulanger potatoes and bordelaise sauce. You get the picture. Even the sautéed skate comes with mashed potatoes, along with its roasted tomatoes and roasted garlic. The burgers here are classic; juicy and just right, with no-nonsense toppings like lettuce, tomato, and pickles (you can add cheese and bacon), and fries on the side, of course.The most imaginative menu in New York City? Hardly, but it’s not trying to be. For more burger options, head to the smaller spinoff Dumont Burger. And for a slightly dressier experience—similar locavore-American sensibility, but with more frills, not to mention more seafood—the owners also run Dressler nearby.

Dumont. 432 Union Ave. between Metropolitan Ave. and Devoe St., Williamsburg; (718) 486-7717.

Prices/Features: Moderately Priced

]]> http://salmaland.com/2012/01/brooklynwilliamsburg-dumon/feed/ 0 Brooklyn/Williamsburg: Fatty Cue http://salmaland.com/2012/01/williamsburg-fatty-cue/ http://salmaland.com/2012/01/williamsburg-fatty-cue/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:39:05 +0000 http://salmaland.com/?p=2558 Fatty Crab owner Zak Pelaccio hands Williamsburg an instant-hit neighborhood spot for Southeast Asian and American-style BBQ. Inside, Fatty Cue feels more like a dive bar than a 'cue joint, and you might be inspired to just sit at the bar and have at the meat-and-seafood-centric menu [...]]]> NOTE: As of January 2012, The Williamsburg branch of Fatty Cue is closed for renovations and slated to reopen in spring.

Fatty Crab owner Zak Pelaccio hands Williamsburg an instant-hit destination for Southeast Asian and American-style barbecue. Walk into the dark front room and you might think Fatty Cue is more a dive bar than a ‘cue joint. The dining room is more spacious and lit, but you might be inspired to just sit at the bar and have at the meat-and-seafood-centric BBQ menu: lamb ribs in white whine brine with garlic and lemon; or pork ribs with palm syrup and Indonesian pepper; or whole mackerel smoked in a banana leaf. If you’re just drinking and snacking, get the Pullman toast with a side of “master fat” (don’t ask; just eat). Cocktails are exceptionally good, especially the South 6th: vodka or gin (your call), with cucumber, Thai basil, and ginger ale. In 2011, Fatty Cue, opened a West Village branch at 50 Carmine Street just off Bleecker.

Fatty Cue: 91 South 6th St. between Bedford and Berry Sts.;  (718) 599.3090; 50 Carmine Street between Bleecker and Bedford Sts.; (212) 929-5050.

Prices/Features: Moderately Priced/Drink Destination

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