Lunch at Benchmark
Benchmark is a cozy little place in Park Slope just off the main drag of 4th Avenue. The restaurant has a gorgeous canopy out front and a tiny but cute bar inside, not to mention one of the best prix-fix deals in town. Benchmark offers a three course lunch with options like Lobster Bisque, Braised Beef Short Rib and Pan Seared Crab Cakes for the incredible price of $18. I was eyeing the Lobster Bisque but then I read the full description of the salad and was completely won over. Organic Seasonal Lettuces with crisp yuca, radish confit, goat cheese and truffle vinaigrette. I can't pass up anything with truffle these days and this dressing was just what I love... strong earthy truffles mixed with big dollops of creamy goat cheese...the perfect pairing. Onto entree the Benchmark Burger with hand cut fries and homemade fixins. The burger comes with your choice of cheese and they place it directly on the bottom bun of the burger rather than on top of ...