Char No. 4
We ventured out to Brooklyn Friday night for a feast of meat and whiskey at Char No 4. The cozy Smith Street spot was absolutely packed and for good reason. I seriously wanted to order everything on the appetizer menu and we almost did. To begin House Smoked Bacon with spicy pickled cabbage and cashews. The thick cut bacon was excellent with a sweet maple glaze and a lingering smoky finish that made me want to lick my lips to keep the incredible flavor going. The Crispy Cheddar Curds were pipping hot nuggets of goodness made oh so much better with the spicy pimento sauce. House Cured Lamb Pastrami was so moist and thin it almost looked like raw tuna with flavors leaps and bounds beyond your average deli meat. The Cornflake Crusted Crab Cake had nice notes of meyer lemon but it paled in comparison to the other appetizers. My entree of Smoked Chicken with bacon whipped potatoes and mushrooms was incredible. The...