Where to eat this weekend. This weekend’s forecast is shaping up to be more than a little gloomy, so hop the F train and hunker down for a meal at Park Slope’s cozy Thistle Hill Tavern. Amid the dark-wood interior with homey details like black-and-white photos on the walls, you can dig into a seasonal New American menu that’s surprisingly accomplished. Chef Rebecca Weitzman (’inoteca) “produces... Read More
Ambitious food revives a well-worn concept. The neighborhood restaurant is a genre beloved by Brooklynites, whose Kings County pride is fueled by casual eateries—places where thoughtful food can coexist with reasonable prices and friendly service. There’s obvious comfort to be found in the bond between regulars and their go-to filling station, but it can be a curse to the ambitions of a hungry... Read More
Thistle Hill Tavern Cooks Up a Neighborhood Vibe. South Park Slope (or Greenwood Heights) is a small, quiet place that abuts the neo-Gothic splendor of Greenwood Cemetery to the south and the more affluent brownstone brigade of Park Slope to the north. It was once Eastern European, then Latin American. It’s still home to those populations, but the area has been changing slowly, as post-college... Read More
I am not a person with a huge amount of disposable income. I rarely buy new clothes, think twice before taking cabs, and I don’t even have cable. My one splurge however, is on my favorite pastime– dining out. Even this is usually only a once a week occurrence. Naturally then, when I pick a place, I want it to be great. I want it to count. I try not to waste dinners on repeat visits unless I... Read More
Dish No. 70: Grilled Octopus at Thistle Hill Tavern Welcome to 100 Dishes to Eat Now, Fork in the Road’s handy list of some of our favorite dishes — old standbys and new finds alike — compiled daily. Today’s pick: Grilled octopus ($15) at Thistle Hill Tavern (441 Seventh Avenue, Brooklyn, 347-599-1262). In the spring, the octopus was served on polenta with crisply fried artichokes,... Read More