Elim is part of an art exhibit at Figureworks in Williamsburg, and she invited us all to the opening. When we saw where it was on the map, we realized it would be a perfect night to check out a notoriously amazing spot: St. Anselm.
From the same owners of our beloved Fette Sau, St. Anselm is known for its rustic decor (lots of wood and brick) and mouth-watering steak. We heard it's nearly impossible to get a table so we went as early as possible and thankfully were seated right away. The bar and grill area are in the center of the dining room, so it was cool to be able to watch the chefs in action!
We read a lot of reviews before we visited, so we knew exactly what we wanted to try:
the Grilled Tomato and Burrata
(PHENOMENAL! the warmth of the roasted tomato paired with the chill of the velvety cheese were heavenly; Mel kept saying "I could eat this all day!")
the Bourbon Brined Pork Chop
(so juicy! we could definitely detect the bourbon in every bite)
the Butchers Steak with garlic butter
(the meat was so tender, we almost thought it might melt in our mouths)
and
the Pan-Fried Mashed Potatoes with truffle oil
(we wish all mashed potatoes were made like this!)
For dessert, we thought the homemade vanilla ice cream with pork cracklins sounded intriguing. After a few bites, DJ wasn't a huge fan of the cracklins (he didn't enjoy the crusty pork taste), but Mel couldn't get enough! It reminded her of extra salty Rice Krispies.
Overall, we really loved St. Anselm. We felt at home from the moment we walked in. And that feeling was multiplied when (if you can believe this) we looked up and saw Sean and Nilda enjoying a date night just a few tables away! Nothing says "Awesome Neighborhood Spot" like running into fabulous friends. :) St. Anselm, we shall return!
The pan fried mashed potatoes were truly amazing. Between the four of us, I bet we can come up with a copy cat recipe.
ReplyDeleteIt was so lovely to run into you and hats off to DJ for making his presence known in such a cheeky way!