Restaurant Sorrel

08/25/2008 23:33

A neighborhood haven for Prospect Heights gourmands to get excited about. The open dining room gets its flair from the eclectic groups of neighbors that range from fledgling Brooklynites to longstanding brownstone owners. They come for the $25 prix fixe menu from chef Alexandre Tchistov, previously a cook at foodie destination 360 in Red Hook. Wood floors, exposed brick, simple tables and half-globe lighting fixtures nod at modern design, but the space feels more casual cafe than hip bistro.

The Food

The menu changes almost daily, so expect market-fresh ingredients to shine at every turn. Appetizers range from the simple, smoked salmon, to the complex, chicken terrine with tart green apple chutney, while sparks fly in a sweet chilled carrot soup thanks to candied ginger. Lighter-than-air fish, such as a pan-fried trout, gets grounded with a swatch of olive tapenade, and tender, juicy chicken breasts receive textural complements with a side of bulgar wheat. Lap up the yogurt panna cotta when it appears.

What to Drink

Try the 2003 Cheverny from T. Puzelat ($32), the none-too-dry white--its beginning taste of sweet fruit evolves into a pleasant citrus tang--is a nice complement to the fresh menu.

Know Before You Go

Items from appetizers to a cheese plate are available a la carte. The Fisher Island oysters with a tangy mignonette sauce make a great appetite teaser.

What to Drink

Try the 2003 Cheverny from T. Puzelat ($32), the none-too-dry white--its beginning taste of sweet fruit evolves into a pleasant citrus tang--is a nice complement to the fresh menu.

Know Before You Go

Items from appetizers to a cheese plate are available a la carte. The Fisher Island oysters with a tangy mignonette sauce make a great appetite teaser.

Restaurant Sorrel

605 Carlton Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Phone: (718) 622-1190

Cross Street: Between Prospect Place and St Marks Ave
Directions: B at 7th Ave

Restaurant Information

Parking

Street

Hours

Tue-Wed 5:30pm-10:30pm
Thu-Sat 5:30pm-11:30pm
Sun 5:30pm-10pm

Dress Code

Casual

Payment Types

Cash

Cuisines

American (New)
French

Meal Price

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