Bergen Hill Menu.

We haven't tried Bergen Hill yet but walked by and saw the menu, above, and it looks wonderful.  They've only been open a few weeks now.  We're definitely going to try it soon and will let everyone know if the menu is as good as it looks.  In the meantime, has anyone been there and would like to share?  We'd love to hear what you thought!  Also, if you'd like to see a pdf of the menu click here.  So many delicious sounding places opening up in the area (such as Hometown BBQ which opened less than two weeks ago), so little time!

New Restaurant on the Block.

The new spot we're talking about is called Bergen Hill, which will highlight seafood and raw fish on their menu, and the block is Court between 1st and 2nd.  It's in the spot formerly, and briefly, occupied by Bourgeois Pig Brooklyn.  There's been a buzz about this place, which is supposed to open tomorrow according to their website.  The buzz mainly comes from the names involved.  Timeout magazine reports that the raw fish trend is coming to Carroll Gardens "thanks to Ravi DeRossi (Death & Company, Proletariat), who banded with Interpol guitarist Daniel Kessler to open this Brooklyn drinkery. The nightlife guru has tapped Top Chef alum Andrew D’Ambrosi (Le Cirque) to helm the menu".  We snapped this picture last week they looked about ready to open. 

New Sushi on Smith.

There's a new Japanese joint that has taken over 170 Smith, which used to also be a Japanese restaurant, Yoshi.  The new place is called Aji 53.  The name and decor are a bit flashy but they have a location in Bay Shore that gets good reviews.  Good sushi is always welcome! Has anyone tried this place yet? Please share your reviews!

Sushi coming to Montague..slowly but surely.

Oh My Pasta at 142 Montague closed over three months ago and Ani Sushi fairly quickly put up a sign announcing that they will be coming soon to that spot.  Not soon enough.  The place is still not open.  With other places to get sushi in the neighborhood residents can wait.  We're just hoping it's yummy.  We must admit most restaurants on Montague aren't really.  It's a bustling street.  We wish it was full of places to choose from but it's really hit or miss.  What are your favorite places on Montague, if any?

Izakaya

We were very excited to here that a new Japanese Tapas restaurant was opening on Smith Street. We took the picture you see above a little while back when we first learned about it. It's called Izakaya and is located at 176 Smith, between Warren and Wyckoff. The spot used to be a Chinese restaurant called Szechuan Garden. They made some pretty big changes both inside and out. The interior is really gorgeous. Katia Kelly, author of a great neighborhood blog called Pardon Me For Asking has a wonderful spread of pictures of the new interior, exterior and decor. Check it out!