The Farm on Adderly

Well, one goes out of their way to find a place because they hear how great it is! The touching story behind the name makes you venture out for a sentimental journey to Ditmas (if you don't know it - get someone to tell you). We woke up one morning looking for a great experience for brunch. My husband tells me the tale of a lovely dinner he enjoyed at The Farm on Adderly, so why not?

I am just going to list it all out for you - no sense in belaboring it.

We waited 35 minutes for our waiter to acknowledge we were even sitting at their table.

We had to request for items 2 or 4 times in order to get them served to us.

When our food finally arrived (45 minutes after we ordered) my husband and my dishes were cold and burnt.

Our daughters' food was burnt and inedible.

Horrible, just horrible.

Outdoor seating
Kid friendly - not if their hungry

1108 Cortelyou Rd
(Btwn E 12th St & Stratford Rd)
Brooklyn 11218
718.287.3101

Korzo

I went back to Euro Trip after my first attempt of a decent meal. My first time there was not so great as you may know.

But this time, almost a year later, I went for Brunch. It was delicious!

My girls had very simple fare. One had two baked eggs, side of thick smoked bacon, and the most amazing fried potato and sweet potato combo you have ever had. It didn't come with toast so ordered a side of grilled flatbread and it was soft and chewy on the inside with a thick crunchy crust, (which I had to devour cuz my girls don't eat crust....yet).

My other daughter order the Belgin waffle with fresh strawberries and bananas with whipped cream. Lovely, but nothing out of the ordinary, but lovely and just what you would expect.

I ordered the quinoa salad with grilled shrimp and organic veggies. So satisfying and filling. The quinoa was crunchy and light while the veggies had a chili oil drizzled on them that brought out the flavors of the whole dish.

My husband had the omelette with thick bacon, mushrooms, cheese and peppers, the amount of butter in it might be intense but you really cannot put your fork down.

The food and service were wonderful and our experience was delightful. We will certainly go back.

I retract my first mention of this place and give a standing O!

Athena Mediterranean Cuisine

An authentic Greek restaurant in Park Slope? Really? And good? Let's say better than good, excellent. We went there for Mother's Day and if that ain't the test - what is. The staff, first off is so accommodating. Very kind and happy to be serving you, thrilled to know everything on the menu and excited that you are even there.

We were lucky to have a special Mother's Day Menu for $40. We started with a sampler of Greek appetizers, Pastitsio, Moussaka And Spinach Pie each one delicately spiced and carefully prepared. I especially loved the spices in the spinach pie.

I ordered the branzini, which was infused with fresh thyme. The lamb chops were served with a rich gravy. The girls had penne and ravioli and loved it - cleaned their plates. Never heard of - really!

Dessert was wonderful, fresh and honey filled pastries, bread pudding, and creme brulee.

I highly recommend this place to everyone. remember - it's BYOB - but that makes me happy too!

Kid friendly - absolutely
Outdoor seating - yes but not wonderful - it's better inside
All major credit cards accepted

35 6th Ave at 14th St.
Brooklyn 11215
718.965.4578

Bar Toto

When you walk into the bar you really have a feeling of a friendly bistro.  In Bar Toto everyone knows each other from the neighborhood, it's the perfect place to meet friends, have a something to eat and hang.  The waitstaff, however, like to hang as well.  That's unfortunate since the food is not so-o-o-o bad. 

We went there for brunch and ordered the frittata- mine was overcooked.  Browned eggs are not culinary delicacy.  Mine was ordered with cheese and there was not enough of it.  We also had two baked eggs served on grilled flat bread with prosciutto, loads of fontina & fresh basil or Eggs Di parma - that was quite good and the eggs were perfectly done.  It came with, as did all the dishes, with great shoestring fries and garlic grilled flat bread.  That alone I could have sat with for a few hours.  It is the type of place you want to stay for a few hours and languish over your beer and coffee.

I wish the service was better but now that I think of it - if it were we really would not be able to stay as long as we like.

Kid friendly - very much so

Outdoor cafe

Takes all Major CC

Open nice and late!

• 411 11th St, (At 6th Ave)
• Park Slope, Brooklyn
• (718) 768-4698
  

Grimaldi's Pizzeria

This is one of those infamous places in the New York history books that will never disappear in our life-time. The pizza they serve is of a tradition called brick-oven baked and it is like no other. There is a resurgence of this baking process and a number of place that serve this type in and around the 5 boroughs. I have been to most of them.

Grimaldi's is housed in a tiny building just under the Brooklyn Bridge on the Brooklyn side. There is often a line outside, even in inclimate weather. Some are locals and alot are tourists. I often have to give directions to those asking. I am not a fan of Grimaldi's. I work in DUMBO during the day and many times the office will order their pizza. I have not flipped for it like others do. Main reason: the sauce. Why people think that you can open up a can of tomatoes, slop on dough, sprinkle some garlic powder, oregano, cheese and whatever else, bake it in a brick oven and think it will be great is beyond me. The sauce that is cooked and stirred for hours on the stove is the only way it should be. Now - they may argue they do that but I beg to differ, then they should cook it longer.

Grimaldi's boasts that their brick oven is coal-fired - only adding to the smoking flavor of the crust. This does not cover up the lack of flavor in their sauce and adds pollution as far as I am concerned. Want good pizza - brick oven and all that - go to Arturo's on Houston in the City. Excellent!

Kid Friendly - Of course - it's pizza
No Credit Cards - cash only

718.858.4300
19 Old Fulton St.
under the Brooklyn Bridge

theBKdiner.com

El Rincon Familiar

Spectacular!  What a great surprise this was.  The guacamole had plenty of cilantro and seasoning, it was so fresh.  When we arrived the place was smoking and packed.  Literally smoking - from the fajitas.  I had to order them.  I chose the chicken which was tender and the peppers and onions were crunchy.  The spices they chose were superb.  We also had the enchiladas in red sauce, cheese and chicken and again, even the fillings had extra love in the seasoning.  By all means order the salsa verde, truly delicious and fresh.  Their chips are homemade as are all their sauces and salsas.  

It is very small and the phone kept ringing off the wall.  Don't let that deter you or you will be missing out on something special.  BTW - the phone order we overheard was for 18 fish tacos!  I know what I am ordering next time.

No outdoor seating

Kid friendly - yes

open till 11pm

All Major Credit Cards & Delivery too

651 5th Ave, Brooklyn 11215
(Btwn 18th & 19th St)
(718) 965-4881

theBKdiner.com

Red Hot II

New looking place, new staff and very cheap. Fresh food, very nice service and especially nice to my children. The egg roll was crispy not greasy. The ribs were sweet and spicy with plenty of meat. I LOVED the fried dumplings (and they give plenty) - could make a meal out of it! The food choices are typical of American Chinese fare, but the do make special orders for you without a problem.

The soup I had was wonton and it was not too salty as it sometimes can be. The eggdrop was creamy and filled with chicken. Comforting.

I chose to have chicken fried rice, there I thought it was bland, lacked any real flavor. Also ordered Sesame Chicken which I thought the seame sauce was superb and crunchy with seames. The chicken wasn't all white meat (which I like) so you will need to order that spefically. I love Chinese Broccoli with Dried Bean Curd - spicy and here they perfected it.

No outdoor cafe
All credit cards accepted
Kid Friendly - Absolutely (ask for Christine)

349 7th Ave,
(At 10th St)
Brooklyn 11215
(718) 369-2577

theBKdiner.com

Wantana - Siam Restaurant

I used to have a favorite place in the city called Kin Kaow on Spring Street. Unfortunately hit buy the economic downturn - it is gone...but I have found a really good substitute.

Som Tum is one of those dishes that I feel is a good indicator of the freshness of the food. At Wantana this dish is crunchy, fresh, spicy and peanutty. It has a very distinct dressing and at times can tilt toward the nam pla (fishy) side but here they have perfected it. Their beef salad was also very fresh and spice filled.

We first ordered the traditional, Pad Thai, Chicken Cashew Nut and Chicken Massaman Curry,. Pad Thai was chewy and nutty. Chicken Cashew was filled with fresh veggies and the Massaman was comfort food to the fullest. I have gone back and since ordered the Fried rice, it was a delightful mix of spices. Gang-Keow-Wan (green curry) with chicken and beef - it was VERY spicy (just how I like it) and was filled with meat. The sticky rice was very good but I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have coconut rice.

No outdoors

Kid friendly - yes

11AM - 11PM

420 7th Ave, Brooklyn 11218
(Btwn 13th & 14th St)
(718) 832-1611
theBKdiner.com

Amin

I am sorry to say that tis is not the best I have had and I have real reason to go back there. The papadum was soggy? First - how is that possible? The curry I have had in in all different dishes was watery and had that soapy flavor that often happens when I make it myself (don't judge me).

I would write more about how awful it is but honestly it's not worth my time. There are far better places to enjoy in Brooklyn.

92 7th Ave, Brooklyn 11215
(At Union St)
(718) 638-6033