Carroll Gardens: July 2006 Archives

Happened upon the new Bocca Lupo (the phrase is meant to convey good luck but literally means "in the mouth of the wolf") at the corner of Warren and Henry streets. It's serving mostly Italian-leaning dishes, tapas style--a multitude of bruschettas, many panini, little "finger" sandwiches called tramezzini and those small plates like roasted artichoke, seared baby lamb, slow-roasted pork, seared scallops, and a risotto and pasta of the day. The best part about the restaurant is the truly affordable wine list--we had a cheap but good bottle of Sella & Mosca Cannonau di Sardegna Riserva for $26. The neighborhood's procreators will be glad to know that there's a kids menu. While there are some menu kinks to be worked out, for now, the cheap wine and fab cheese plate can't be beat. Plus the wait staff is superbly friendly.

Yep, the space that formerly was Tuk Tuk Thai is poised to become Ghang Thai Kitchen, which will, in case you were wondering, be serving Thai food. In other Smith Street restaurant news, we'd like to solicit some commentary for restaurants that are semi-newly opened that ABL hasn't been to yet, they include ...

Dunkin' Donuts (just kidding!)
Ki Sushi 122 Smith Street
Coco Roco 139 Smith Street
Pane e Vino 174 Smith Street

It's a good day to be Italian in Carroll Gardens ... P.J. Hanleys was hopping (as was the nearby social club, the sidewalks, and streets surrounding the intersection). Hugs, kisses, handslaps and more open containers than Court Street has seen in quite some time!

And one man was not content until the Italian flag was displayed on all his body parts ...