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Joanna F.
NY
Member since March 11, 2010
Joanna's Reviews:
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Four and Twenty Blackbirds
439 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
★★★★★
Delicious pie, homey atmosphere. Mostly open during the day. Try whatever's in season--cranberry sage in the winter, peach in summer.
Local ingredients eaten: Peaches from Wilklow Orchards
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Convivium Osteria
68 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Local ingredients eaten: Ribeye from Pine Hill Farms
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Four and Twenty Blackbirds
439 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Local ingredients eaten: Milk from Battenkill Valley Creamery
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The Farm on Adderly
1108 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11218
★★★★★
Large backyard, delicious food. It might not be the most local thing on the menu, but the chocolate brioche with sea salt is a must 4 brunch
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Blue Marble Ice Cream
186 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
★★★★★
Creamy ice cream, not overly sweet, fun flavors without getting crazy.
Local ingredients eaten: Coffee from Irving Farm Coffee Company
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Applewood
501 11th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
★★★★
Cozy atmosphere, great service, a little bit older feeling than the newer crop of Brooklyn locavore places. Bread is out of this world.
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Ample Hills Creamery
623 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
★★★★
Tons of flavors, great for kids. Some were a bit too sweet for me, but no one else was complaining. Try Chocolate Flake or Peppermint Patty.
Local ingredients eaten: Milk from Battenkill Valley Creamery
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Ortine
622 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
★★★★★
Local tap beer, great egg dishes at brunch, local fruit sangria in the summer. The owners are really committed; great neighborhood joint.
Local ingredients eaten: Beer from Greenport Harbor, Soda from Ithaca Beer and Soda Co., Eggs from Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, Milk from Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, Pork Sausage from 8 O'Clock Ranch, Turkey from Eberly Poultry, Squash from Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, Tomatoes from Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, Beer from Captain Lawrence
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The Vanderbilt
570 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
★★★★
Fancy seasonal small plates. On the expensive side, but brunch is more affordable. Great cocktails.
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James
605 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
★★★★
Trendy atmosphere, romantic. Good for a date. Interesting cocktails, solid burger, amazing light fixture.
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Franny’s
295 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
★★★★★
Always packed, always delish. By all means get a pizza, but the appetizers are where the local/seasonal stuff is at. Eat the eggplant!
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Palo Santo
652 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
★★★★
No idea what I ate, but it was incredible: it involved mushrooms and tortillas. On the pricey side but exceptionally good. Great for a date.
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Bark Hot Dogs
474 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
★★★★★
Love this place, had two birthday parties here. Sixpoint brews, classic dog, Blue Marble shakes, just about all local.
Local ingredients eaten: Chicken from Free Bird Farm, Parsley from Phillips Farms, Eggs from Feather Ridge Farm, Onions from Phillips Farms, Flour from King Arthur Flour, Green Cabbage from Blooming Hill Farm, Cucumbers from Phillips Farms, Garlic from J. Glebocki Farm, Carrots from J. Glebocki Farm, Red Onions from J. Glebocki Farm, Buttermilk from Evans' Farmhouse Creamery, Kale from Paffenroth Gardens, Milk from Hudson Valley Fresh, Kabocha squash from Maxwell's Farm, Cheese from Grafton Village Cheese, Soda from Foxon Park Soda Company, Hot Dogs from Hartmann's Old World Sausage, Dill from Phillips Farms, Pork from Heritage Foods USA
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Buttermilk Channel
524 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
★★★★★
One of my favorite restaurants in New York City. Delicious delicata squash tart or ramp flabread, depending on the season.
Local ingredients eaten: Lobster from Red Hook Lobster Pound, Ribeye from Painted Hills Farms, Grits from Falls Mill
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Egg
135 N 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
★★★★★
Biscuits are out of this world, served with homemade jam. Try the homemade sausage. Seasonal veggies come from their farm in the Catskills.
Local ingredients eaten: Tomatoes from Goatfell Farm, Beer from Captain Lawrence, Beer from Brooklyn Brewery, Cheddar Cheese from Grafton Village Cheese, Milk from Ronnybrook Farm Dairy, Yogurt from Ronnybrook Farm Dairy, Grits from Anson Mills, Ground Cherries from Goatfell Farm
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Trotter's Cafe and Bakery
232 N Cleveland Ave, St Paul, MN 55104
★★★★
Casual atmosphere, good selection for carnivores and vegetarians alike. Local art, local music, coffee shop vibe with full menu.
Local ingredients eaten: Bison from Shepard Farms
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Spoonriver
750 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
★★★★★
Classy modern location next to the Guthrie and Stone Arch Bridge. Food is fresh and seasonal, good portions. Professional friendly service.
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Lucia's Restaurant
1432 W 31st St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
★★★★
Romantic atmosphere, low light. Informed pleasant staff. Squash cakes with local vegetables were colorful and flavorful. Good for a date.
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61 Local
61 Bergen St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
★★★★★
Everything here is on tap and local: beer, wine, kombucha, soda, you name it. Picnic table seating; would be good for an afternoon hangout.
Local ingredients eaten: Kombucha from Kombucha Brooklyn, Beer from Victory Brewing, Beer from Kelso of Brooklyn, Wine from Red Hook Winery, Soda from Brooklyn Soda Works
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Angelica Kitchen
300 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003
★★★★
Vegan food that an omnivore can enjoy. BYOB. Ate a special with nettles and other veg. in phyllo dough, very seasonal. Tastes healthy.
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Flatbush Farm
76 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
★★★
Had butternut squash gnocchi. There were about 10 billion specials; I felt bad for the server. Food was fine but nothing surprising.
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Habana Outpost
757 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
★★★
Great place to hang with friends in the summer. Lots of outdoor seating, and beer is cheap! Order at the counter, get your food out back.
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Northern Spy Food Co.
511 E 12th St, New York, NY 10009
★★★★
Great meatballs. My server suggested I get the smaller order and get a side of focaccia to soak up the sauce, which was a great call.
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People's Pops
75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
★★★★
Popsicles that actually taste like fruit...crazy! Had one with plums and sour cherries, nice and tart.
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Prime Meats
465 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
★★★
So meaty, although my vegetarian friend comes here for brunch just for the french toast. Expensive but high quality, always a wait.
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Ronnybrook Dairy
75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
★★★
Cafe menu is pricey, but their stuff is all really good. Get a shake!
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Rose Water
787 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
★★★★
I had a duck confit sandwich at brunch. What a way to start your day! Instant nap time... Great place to take your mom.
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Rucola
190 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
★★★★★
Small menu, which means every item is really great. Incredibly consistent kitchen for such a young restaurant. Go early or expect to wait.
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The Dorset Inn
8 Church St, Dorset, VT 05251
★★★★
Charming Vermont-y place. Great local cheeses-get the appetizer platter with cheese, pate, and apples.
Local ingredients eaten: Cheese from Consider Bardwell Farm
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The General Greene
229 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
★★★
Candied bacon. For real. Everything else is fine, but the candied bacon is what's worth the trip.
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Heartland
289 E 5th St, St Paul, MN 55101
★★★★★
Delicious and classy. The lamb rillettes was out of control, and the pheasant breast was moist and served with thinly sliced squash. Yum!
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Blueprint
196 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
★★★★
Had the not-quite-as-local lobster pot pie, but it was delicious and reasonably priced for lobster. House plate is a deal at $24.
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Goat Town
511 E 5th St, New York, NY 10009
★★★★
Sat at the bar, had delicious wild mushroom risotto. They take reservations, which is rare in NY. Romantic hip atmosphere, really nice host.
Local ingredients eaten: Eggs from Feather Ridge Farm