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whynot_31
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We've been jabbering about a new sandwich and cheese place on the Bar Corvo thread:

http://brooklynian.com/forum/crown-heights-and-prospect-lefferts-gardens/introducing-bar-corvo-the-best-new-american-spot-in-ph

However, it is going to open soon, and I believe it to be worthy of its very own thread (what, afterall isn't, worthy of a thread?)

I'll save you the hassle of clicking:

1. It will be run by the people who operate Bar Corvo.

2. It will have fancy cheese and sandwiches: http://www.timeout.com/newyork/food-drink/the-feed-first-look-lincoln-station

3. It is located on Lincoln, between Washington and Classon.

4. A recent conversation between Mrs Whynot and the owner indicates it is expected to open in late Jan or early Feb, 2013

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 4 mos ago
LaddHalsey
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I'm excited! I'm happy for Lincoln Place!

# Posted 4 mos ago
whynot_31
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One can now look thru the store front grate and see that everything EXCEPT THE FOOD is in place and ready to go.

tick, tick, tick....

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 3 mos ago
whynot_31
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Breaking News Update:

Lincoln Station will have its soft opening Monday (Jan 29th, 2013) and will be selling pastries and juices in the afternoon.

They will have their grand opening next week!

Q: "Will you have fancy cheese?"
A: "Yes, we have fancy cheese."

If really interested, click attachment for today's photo

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 3 mos ago
whynot_31
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Press and more photos:

http://prospectheights.patch.com/articles/bar-corvo-s-lincoln-station-opens

http://www.brownstoner.com/blog/2013/01/lincoln-station-opens-today-in-crown-heights/#disqus_thread

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 3 mos ago
whynot_31
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Website now up:
http://www.stationfoods.com/

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 3 mos ago
eastbloc
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My first sandwich from here was disappointing.

It was a prosciutto di parma/goat cheese/arugula thing. It took them fifteen minutes to make it, the cheese was very unevenly spread with barely any on half the sandwich, and the bread was a sort of foccacia that should have been very tasty but seemed either underbaked or slightly stale (like day old supermarket bakery bread).

I added cheese at home and stuck the second half of the sandwich in the toaster, and it was nearly perfect, but for $7 I don't expect to have to make improvements to a sandwich myself before it's not a disappointment.

I hope it will improve with time.

# Posted 3 mos ago
inpixels
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@eastbloc $7 seems somewhat reasonable
Only $1 more than Subway's Most Expensive $6 Fake Footlongs
http://www.subway.com/Menu/MenuCategoryItems.aspx?CC=USA&LC=ENG&MenuTypeId=1&MenuId=35

So a $1 premium to fast food you might say.

I'm thinking the data here
http://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm
doesn't reflect reality

# Posted 3 mos ago
mr. met
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eastbloc said:
My first sandwich from here was disappointing.

It was a prosciutto di parma/goat cheese/arugula thing. It took them fifteen minutes to make it, the cheese was very unevenly spread with barely any on half the sandwich, and the bread was a sort of foccacia that should have been very tasty but seemed either underbaked or slightly stale (like day old supermarket bakery bread).

I added cheese at home and stuck the second half of the sandwich in the toaster, and it was nearly perfect, but for $7 I don't expect to have to make improvements to a sandwich myself before it's not a disappointment.

I hope it will improve with time.

My girlfriend just had that sandwich and it was AMAZING.

I had the roast chicken sandwich and it was AMAZING.

This place is going to make a killing.

# Posted 3 mos ago
eastbloc
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I'm fine paying $7. Hell, I'd pay more. I just want it to be good.

# Posted 3 mos ago
whynot_31
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They certainly have attracted large crowds their first week, despite:

- doing very little advertising

- having a reduced menu

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 3 mos ago
whynot_31
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So, as of today (March 7) this place has now been open a month.

While it is good, I still do not get the feeling it is fully open with a full menu.

Given the way they opened Bar Corvo, I was thinking they would farther along by now.

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 2 mos ago
Ridonkulous
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Great rotisserie chicken, though!

# Posted 2 mos ago
mr. met
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the egg sandwich is really really good (just had it)

Other stuff that's good:
roasted chicken sandwich
coppa sandwich
tomato soup
white bean escarole soup
kale sandwich

# Posted 2 mos ago
whynot_31
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Press:
http://brooklynbased.net/email/2013/03/taking-stock-of-brooklyns-new-sandwich-scene/

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 2 mos ago
notsayin
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Is it just me, or is anyone else here finding themselves thinking about Lincoln Station's roast chicken sandwich at all hours of the day (and night)?

# Posted 2 mos ago
mr. met
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the roast chicken sandwich is my favorite as well

# Posted 1 mo ago
eastbloc
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Is there

a) cheese?
b) bread?

and I don't mean on a sandwich. If there is, I'll go give it another shot as soon as Monday.

# Posted 1 mo ago
whynot_31
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This place seems to be focusing on prepared food, not ingredients.

It is not a really a high end deli, with meat, bread and cheese to go.

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 1 mo ago
eastbloc
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That is unfortunate. The nabs needs a place like this.

# Posted 1 mo ago
whynot_31
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Photo: Wash AVe Prospect Heights Merchant Assn

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 1 mo ago
LaddHalsey
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# Posted 1 mo ago
ingenuity-jen
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I picked up their winter salad and faro salad the other day for dinner. Definitely tasty, but at $12/lb, not something I can do every day. Or every week.

Depending on when you go in, a lot of their take-out salads might be sold out. I've stopped by on my walk home from the subway and on some nights, most of the fresh food is gone. It's also very busy on weekend mornings/midday.

The coffee's pretty good and the staff seems friendly. I plan to try the sandwiches next.

# Posted 1 mo ago
whynot_31
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Press:
http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2013/04/rotisserie-chicken-taste-test.html

For better or worse, the change on Nostrand is going to make the change on Franklin look minor.

# Posted 1 wk ago