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Lot 2
687 Sixth Ave between 19th and 20th Sts, Sunset Park, Brooklyn (718-499-5623). Subway: M, R to Prospect Ave. Tue–Sun 6–10pm. Average main course: $18.
Lately, the unabashed celebration of meat has become all too fashionable. “Everything tastes better with bacon” is practically a cliché. Such is the shortcoming of Lot 2, an inviting market-driven spot in Sunset Park that offers warm hospitality…and more than preferential treatment to its meat. True, chef Scott Bridi, who used to head the charcuterie program at Gramercy Tavern, has a masterful command of the stuff—a starter of porcine headcheese dubbed “Lipstick on a Pig” featured a jellied tablet of funky yet delicate flesh. Much of what accompanied the proteins, however, seemed like afterthoughts. Moist, flaky cod was a joy to eat, but the white beans and escarole that came with it languished in a bland, brothy puddle (the menu’s promised melted leeks were almost undetectable). A soupy entrée of three slow-cooked meats included unctuous lamb rib—one of the best fatty cuts we’ve eaten in a long time—along with brisket and pork jowl. It was a carnivore’s dream, unaided by carrots and potatoes that had all the flavor of plain boiled veggies. Not every non-meat component fell flat, however. A pasta course of lightly buttered homemade tagliatelle tossed with sweet pieces of summer squash and fresh beans was a pleasing seasonal dish, and an intense watermelon granita showcased the fruit’s concentrated taste. With more consistent attention to produce, this meat eaters’ paradise could simply become an eaters’ paradise.—TONY
Time Out New York / Issue 731 : Oct 1–7, 2009
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I couldn't disagree more about the vegetable dishes at Lot 2. I've been there more recently, and the simple salad I had with market greens (more than just your average mache, etc) was fantastic. I also agree with the previous poster about the chicken. I didn't order it, my companion did, but I couldn't BELIEVE how delicious it was. Also, the drink menu is short but fantastically curated, especially the wine list.
To describe the broths at Lot 2 as "soupy" and "a puddle" entirely misses the mark. These wonderfully balanced broths bring lightness and pleasing acidity to dishes that leave an eater feeling pleasantly full. Lot 2 also presents the diner with perhaps the most thoughtful brief wine list in New York: the cellar echoes the integrity of the food menu, offering a vin-experience for every palate, wisely avoiding the tendency to represent every region and grape. Try the neck. Five stars hands down.
Lot 2 is not only good at vegetables, but they keep them in proper balance with the meats, often by stewing them simply alongside their meat-mates so as to produce a single rich flavorful broth. The practice of serving a meat dish with juices is simple and lovely. No need, like some BK spots, to get faux fancy with odd vegetable combos, cooking them by sauté apart from the meat dish and only later assembling a dish with too many clashing sources of flavor information. Lot 2 blends them perfec
I love Lot 2! The Chicken is fantasmic, probably the best Chicken dish in all of Brooklyn (I'm not kidding) -- crispy, juicy, just awesome. The service is excellent too. I can see your suggestions for more veggie plates, but I'm sure that will come with the new Fall menu. 5 stars from me!
I've been there three times and look forward to going many more. Chef Scott and the rest of the staff were truly inviting and the meals have been excellent! I highly suggest a visit to Lot2!