Brooklyn Dining Embraces Simplicity and Seasonal Flair
A food writer celebrates Brooklyn’s shift toward ingredient focused cooking with restaurants like The Vanderbilt and Saul's. He praises openness to seasonality and technique pared down, noting Vanderbilt's casual bistro vibe and Saul's on Smith Street as pioneers in the neighborhood's culinary evolution. The piece highlights the appeal of kitchen-facing seating and a rustic, airy setting.
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The Vanderbilt shines as Smith Street pioneer Saul Bolton opens
Erik Penney reviews The Vanderbilt at 570 Vanderbilt Avenue praising its bold modern American cooking. He highlights house made sausages, choucroute garni, crispy pork belly, Bouchet mussels, grilled escarole, and Brusel sprouts with Sriracha and honey. The menu offers small medium and large plates and a tasting approach.
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