It was a BEAUTIFUL weekend in Brooklyn, so we decided to venture into Carroll Gardens for brunch. We haven't really explored this neighborhood much, and it's truly overflowing with great restaurants. A slow stroll along Smith Street provides a sampling of places that represent nearly every cuisine in existence!
We decided to try out Bacchus Bistro because Mel was in the mood for a nice grilled steak and salad. First things first, we really loved the decor of this place. You feel like you're transported to Paris as soon as you walk in, with the dark wooden bar, panes of glass, and walls lined with wine bottles. And it opens up into the most quaint (and large!) backyard patio with tables made of old wine barrels and director's chair seats. It's spots like this (on beautiful sunny days) that remind us why we love New York.
The food didn't disappoint either. One cool thing: if you mention that you saw Bacchus on yelp.com, they give you one free glass of wine. So Mel went for a free Malbec, and DJ had the unlimited mimosa which had plenty of champagne. You could actually see the bubbles! A rarity in brunch venues.
Then we both opted for the steak sandwich, which came with perfectly salted frites. Delicious!
Overall, we really enjoyed Bacchus Bistro. The service was extremely friendly, the atmosphere lovely, and the food enjoyable. And the best part: they actually take reservations for Sunday brunch - another rarity in the city. For all of the above reasons, we certainly shall return!
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