NYC Tastes

The tiny little Brindle Room was absolutely bustling the morning we arrived for brunch.  We didn't have a reservation so we ended up sitting at the bar.   It's not exactly the most comfortable seating but we were really craving their food like this delicious Kale Salad with pecorino and golden raisins. The raisins gave the bitter greens a sweet edge and made it incredibly satisfying. Of course no brunch at the Brindle Room would be completely satisfying without ordering the burger. Their thick Steakhouse Burger has a fantastic salty char on the top and rich caramelized onions.  It's one of my favorite burgers in the city.  The only thing we both found a little odd was the music playing in the background...It was a mix of songs including "Everybody Hurts" and "Runaway Train"...not exactly the lively, upbeat music one usually associates with brunch.  Maybe someone had a bad morning:) The Brindle Room

After trying out the Brindle Room burger at Googa Mooga I just had to go to the original and make sure that delicious char wasn’t a fluke. The burger is only available at brunch time, a meal Mr. T hates so I was already a little nervous about a bad showing…I had no need to be. The burger came out on a huge plate piled high with french fries and some seriously enormous slices of pickle. This burger was perfect in the middle and man oh man was that char ever present.   The outside was encased in a salty, buttery shell from the griddle.   This is really not a cheeseburger for the faint of heart- it is seriously rich. I had to have a few sips of Mr. T’s house made lemonade to refresh before our dessert arrived. A piping hot Salted Caramel doughnut- also only available at brunch.  I really enjoyed the Brindle Room- it’s such a cute and cozy spot- even Mr. T enjoyed himself.   With brunch items like Potato Chip Frittata, Shrimp & Grits and Bis...

This past weekend the Great Googa Mooga festival out in Prospect Park promised food, drink and music in the sun.   It didn’t completely live up to its promises but we still had a good time.   First let’s check out some of the food. Dumont Burger- Sliders Red Rooster- Berbere Roasted Chicken with Barbecue Sauce, Mac & Greens, Cornbread. Craft- Dirty Duck Dog with Cabbage slaw and garlic sauce. Colicchio & Sons- Spit-charred Pork Belly Tacos M. Wells- Bologna & Foie Gras Grilled Cheese Sandwich The Brindle Room- Steakhouse Burger Spotted Pig- Chargrilled Burger with Roquefort and Shoestrings Do or Dine- Foie Gras Doughnuts I have to say my favorite item of the day was the Brindle Room Burger.   It was cooked perfect with salty charred top and moist ground meat middle. Brindle Room has been on my list for a long time now and after the burger bite it’s moved up even more.   Besides food ther...