Favorite Neighborhood Nosh?

Take them to the new Mitchell's on Flatbush -- I think that would be a *perfect* place to take visiting parents!

And maybe Beast?

I think my dad comes to NY to visit Islands, rather than to visit me It's a little tiny, but the food is lovely and the teeny treehouse diningroom is a great "Brooklyn Experience" for out-of-towners.

Hot Fish at Deacon Blue is the bomb

teddy's has been a big hit with out out-of-town guests -- great food and a little more space than a lot of the restaurants here. i don't mean this in a bad way, but i think it was like a little breather from city hustle and bustle for our rural/small town family and friends. the patio is lovely, and the prices are great. huge portions!

chavella's also always a favorite -- cheap, amazingly good food. byob, with no corking fee. you may have to wait outside for a table at peak hours.

has anybody been to deacon blue lately? they were great when they first opened, then things seemed to go downhill, but i've heard they have a new chef -- any reports?

if the time comes that you're willing to spend a little more for an OUTSTANDING meal: sorrel, tucked away at st marks and carlton. this may be my favorite restaurant in the city, and here it is in walking distance! expect to spend ~$40-50/person -- $25 prix fixe 3 courses, plus great wine list by bottle and glass. not cheap, but i think it's a helluva deal for the quality of the food. menu changes daily, but it's always incredible. i've even ordered things there i would normally shy away from, figuring that maybe [dumplings, blini, etc.] is often bland and dull, but here's my chance to taste a really good version.

(i know i sound like a shill, and i wish i were -- i would live there if i could.)

Damn, now I'm hungry!

Subject: no burrito!!!

Burrito bar??? Who would even consider taking their parents to burrito bar???? Unless you want them to fart all night long, otherwise please don't even consider it...Geido is a good one, Bogota, the flatbush farm, garden cafe, babouche, long tan, Blue ribbon, but no burritos!~!!!!

kaki wrote: Beast would be great but it takes about an hour to get food on your table from the time you place your order

I've never had that experience at beast. ever.

disclaimer: I play in a weekly poker game with several of the cooks at beast and think they're cool ladies. but, like I said, I have never had an hour wait from order to table.

sweet tea wrote: [quote=alafairnadia][quote=kaki]Beast would be great but it takes about an hour to get food on your table from the time you place your order

I've never had that experience at beast. ever.

disclaimer: I play in a weekly poker game with several of the cooks at beast and think they're cool ladies. but, like I said, I have never had an hour wait from order to table.

i have. (and also watched people seated WAY after us, who clearly knew people there, get served first.) i already went into it elsewhere, and i'm glad other people like beast, but this definitely can happen.

wow! was this on a weekend? I will say I generally only eat at beast during the week and I usually eat at the bar (since I'm usually either alone or with one other person) so I think that has made their service a bit better. I do know that on a tuesday night, I have no clue who is cooking b/c two of their most efficient cooks are playing poker so ...

you can find my original post about it here http://64.21.158.241/~brooklyn/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2665&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=b34e0c533ab5f16954439395767f7141, is you're interested.

it really happened, it really sucked, it didn't only happen to us, and i'm not in any hurry to go back.

sweet tea wrote: you can find my original post about it here http://64.21.158.241/~brooklyn/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2665&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=b34e0c533ab5f16954439395767f7141, is you're interested.

it really happened, it really sucked, it didn't only happen to us, and i'm not in any hurry to go back.

You really should give it another chance. Go for dinner. Sit at the bar. Report back.

Go!!

Chavella's is great Mexican food ...

sweet tea wrote: you can find my original post about it here http://64.21.158.241/~brooklyn/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2665&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=b34e0c533ab5f16954439395767f7141, is you're interested.

it really happened, it really sucked, it didn't only happen to us, and i'm not in any hurry to go back.

Beast does get really slammed for brunch; not sure if they really have the capacity to handle it, but that's mostly because they're so popular which is an overall good thing. I went there this Sunday with my girlfriend for brunch and it was a standard wait (15 minutes, maybe) to get a table. And then from the time that we ordered it probably took another 45 minutes or so to get our food.

That said, I still love the place. Good food, great staff, reasonable wine list... you should just try it for a weeknight dinner. You'll be much happier.

Chavellas - cactus in eggs is the best thing ever. Yummy in my tummy