Applewood
Brooklyn, NY 11215-4303
Phone: (718) 768-2044
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- 7th Avenue
- Directions:
- F at 7th Ave
- Best of Citysearch:
- Outer Borough Restaurant 2006
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 5pm-11pm, Sun 10am-3pm
Editorial Review for Applewood – by Erin Behan
The Scene
There is no visible pretense inside this homey dining room with a relaxed staff and simple decor. Yet the well-dressed professional crowd knows looks can be deceiving; behind the benign appearance is a kitchen turning out mini-masterpieces from a seasonal American menu.
The Food
Each bite bursts with flavor--thanks in part to the use of organic meat, wild fish and local produce. For starters, try a sinfully rich plate of scallops in a rutabaga-thyme puree with Parmesan broth or the jiggly braised pork belly atop caramelized apples. Though not as flavorful, the lobster salad atop fennel still bursts with zing. An order of the most tender braised short ribs around will make you the table's instant hero. Equally elegant is the striped bass with vegetables in a curried cream sauce, made divine by the addition of plump mussels. The sweet-tart grapefruit brulee counters with a cooling note.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitIn the cold months, request a table by the wood-burning fireplace. No reservation? Try the small bar, where food can also be ordered.
What to DrinkThe bar turns out tasty classic cocktails such as the sidecar and the wine list offers a few half-bottle options.
User Reviews for Applewood
06/26/2008 Posted by Brooklyn81
I'd never even heard of this place until last night, and it was one of the best dinners I've ever had. Our server was extremely charming and helpful. I had an apple cocktail with cinnamon that was perfect- I also splurged on the tasting menu, and I"m so glad I did. 4 fantastic courses for only $55, which I think is a good price. I cant wait to come back, and its perfect for a special occasion or a date.
Pros: Cozy and homey decor, plus a few outdoor tables
Cons: a little loud, but thats OK
03/16/2008 Posted by pleasantpheasant
Pricey and noisy despite it's intimate appearance, this restaurant missed too many notes to make it a must-try on anyone's list. Our pleasant dinner among 6 girlfriends left us unsatisfied despite the good company. Between us, we sampled almost all of the varieties of meat/poultry on the menu and many other dishes. The verdict: TOO MUCH SALT AND TOO MUCH CREAM. It is hard to go wrong with ingredients as high quality as Applewood's, but the pork belly was too rich (almost inedible), chard oversalted, squash overdone, etc., etc. A chocolate souffle with tarragon ice cream was with what tasted like chili powder in the chocolate was a total miss. A celery root soup that could have been either heartier in flavor or made springy by being lighter, was really just a bowl of creme. Only if you *never* cook for yourself, you just might think this food was interesting, innovative or well done. Despite our nice waiter, the overall tenor of the place was incredibly snooty - they threaten to charge the hell out of your credit card for cancellation. Between us, we could have gone to the farmer's market and cooked a more inspired meal.
Cons: SALTY, CREAMY, PRICEY, NOISY
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