So Justin and I trekked to DUMBO to try out Five Front near Grimaldi's. DUMBO is a Brooklyn neighborhood lacking in public transportation so there was an extensive walk underneath the BQE. Once we got in the general area, we started to scope out the place. We walked in a full circle past the long line of customers at Grimaldi's looking for Five Front. When it was clear that we weren't going to find it - we headed to Bubby's (the other DUMBO restaurant on the Brunch Blog) for brunch instead. We found out later that Five Front has since closed.
This is the second Bubby's with the original location in Tribeca, somewhat close to City Hall. A place that's proximity is what many have said was the only good thing about jury duty. This Bubby's, located at 1 Main Street, is nestled between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges with a great view of both bridges and lower Manhattan. The place is quite large with two floors and an expansive dining room and separate bar area.
The brunch menu is quite large with alot of different and unusual brunch ideas like trout scramble and sourdough pancakes. They served hot, flaky biscuits with butter and jam as we waited for our entrees. The biscuits were delicious but very crumbly. I settled on the Applewood House Smoked Lox Scramble with with cream cheese & scallions, served with toast & homefries or anson mills whole hominy organic carolina grits. I opted for toast and homefries. The dish itself was interestin
g. The cream cheese wasn't as mixed in as it could have been but overall I liked the dish. The scallions gave it an onion-y taste which I liked it. The combo of lox and eggs was great. I only had one piece of bread and a few homefries, as I was stuffed, as they were good but not particularly special.
Justin got one of the specials, a tenderloin florentine, which our waiter said was a good choice. It was usual eggs florentine with the addition of steak which he felt was a perfect addition and raved about the dish throughout the meal. I took a bite but felt that while it was good, eggs and meat should just be left alone.
Bubby's Brooklyn is a great brunch spot with both the standard brunch faire and fresh new takes on brunch. While it's a bit pricey with most entrees running between $14-$21 and $4 coffee - the food is filling and the views are priceless. Plus they also have a photo booth for old fashioned pictures and it's nestled between DUMBO art galleries, bookstores, and bakeries making it a great place to start a Sunday afternoon.
This is the second Bubby's with the original location in Tribeca, somewhat close to City Hall. A place that's proximity is what many have said was the only good thing about jury duty. This Bubby's, located at 1 Main Street, is nestled between the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges with a great view of both bridges and lower Manhattan. The place is quite large with two floors and an expansive dining room and separate bar area.
The brunch menu is quite large with alot of different and unusual brunch ideas like trout scramble and sourdough pancakes. They served hot, flaky biscuits with butter and jam as we waited for our entrees. The biscuits were delicious but very crumbly. I settled on the Applewood House Smoked Lox Scramble with with cream cheese & scallions, served with toast & homefries or anson mills whole hominy organic carolina grits. I opted for toast and homefries. The dish itself was interestin
g. The cream cheese wasn't as mixed in as it could have been but overall I liked the dish. The scallions gave it an onion-y taste which I liked it. The combo of lox and eggs was great. I only had one piece of bread and a few homefries, as I was stuffed, as they were good but not particularly special.Justin got one of the specials, a tenderloin florentine, which our waiter said was a good choice. It was usual eggs florentine with the addition of steak which he felt was a perfect addition and raved about the dish throughout the meal. I took a bite but felt that while it was good, eggs and meat should just be left alone.
Bubby's Brooklyn is a great brunch spot with both the standard brunch faire and fresh new takes on brunch. While it's a bit pricey with most entrees running between $14-$21 and $4 coffee - the food is filling and the views are priceless. Plus they also have a photo booth for old fashioned pictures and it's nestled between DUMBO art galleries, bookstores, and bakeries making it a great place to start a Sunday afternoon.
