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Brooklyn Fare

431 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018, USA
New York
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About

Brooklyn Fare was once a three Michelin-starred restaurant in New York City, renowned for its innovative tasting menus and led by chef Cesar Ramirez. After a high-profile split between the owner and chef, the restaurant lost all its stars. Two former chefs, Max from Austria and Marco from the Netherlands, now lead the kitchen, bringing their European experience to the forefront.

The Visit

Returning to Brooklyn Fare after its dramatic loss of Michelin stars, the experience reveals a restaurant in transition but still rooted in excellence. The new chefs, Max and Marco, showcase their European backgrounds with a seafood-focused menu featuring premium ingredients. Standout dishes like cherry blossom trout and diver's scallop impress with their freshness and refined flavors. The atmosphere feels familiar, yet the culinary direction is clearly evolving under the new leadership.

What They Ate

King crab with shellfish jelly
Cherry blossom trout from Austria with whipped cream, horseradish, stock from bones and leek, topped with crispy kombu
Main diver's scallop with ranchin sauce, burdock root, winted soy, fig leaf oil, crispy potato, and caviar
Braised abalone from Hokkaido with white asparagus, rice, and amuro mushroom sauce
Norwegian langoustine with purple curry powder, langoustine oil, chili paste, pandan foam, kaffir lime, and mango chutney

Quotes

"So far, it seems this place is on the right path."
"From the outside, it looks like nothing has changed since the breakup, except of course the chefs and the number of their stars."
"The trout is tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked. Smoky, delicate, and the horseradish with the cream is a nice match."
"Scallop is perfectly tender, almost falling apart at the touch. The potato and caviar adds a nice saltiness and some crunchy moments."
"This is an amazing dish with exciting and lovely flavors. It may be early to say this, but I love this restaurant. So far, it's immaculate."
"The abalone was delicious and I enjoyed the texture so much. It's an acidic dish, but the rice and the rich mushroom sauce balanced it out perfectly."

Our Reflection

The reviewer's journey through Brooklyn Fare is marked by a sense of rediscovery and cautious optimism. Despite the restaurant's turbulent past and loss of prestige, the new chefs have managed to maintain an impressive standard. Each dish is thoughtfully crafted, highlighting both the quality of ingredients and the chefs' European sensibilities. The seafood focus, from Hokkaido abalone to Norwegian langoustine, is handled with finesse. The reviewer's delight is palpable, suggesting that Brooklyn Fare is well on its way to reclaiming its former glory.

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