December 22nd was a perfect day for an early quiet holiday and monthiversary celebration. We had been wanting to try Buttermilk Channel ever since reading about it in Time Out NY, so this seemed like a great occasion!
The restaurant is quite unassuming from the outside. Located in a quiet section of Court Street in Brooklyn, it has a simple brick exterior and no noticeable sign. But as soon as you enter, it feels like you're visiting a classic restaurant from Old New York. The brick walls, aged wood, and steel chandeliers were like a scene out of "Gangs of New York." And if you read about the history of the place (and the reason for its name) on their website, that decor choice makes a lot of sense!
As for the food? AWESOME!! Mel warmed up with a Hot Rum Punch that was like a delicious cup of tea with some kick. :)
Then we had a few bites of spice-rubbed baby back ribs. The meat practically fell off the bone!
For a main course, Mel tried the ham-wrapped trout - delicious, but extremely savory. The grits helped to balance the flavor nicely though.
DJ opted for the evening's special: swordfish. The seasoning was superb, and the serving size was perfect. The dish came with some sort of cheese crisps that were tasty but a bit overpowering in terms of saltiness.
Overall Buttermilk Channel is fabulous, and their savory dishes pack a strong punch. Probably the best thing would be to share one dish and pair the meal with a good wine that would really marry all the rich flavors.
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