Brooklyn Bowl Rocks
There are few things better in life then throwing some balls around, and eating pork. Lucky for you (and me), that is exactly what you can do at the hip newish venue, Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. At first I was skeptical about a bowling alley that charged $40 an hour to play, but once I checked out their menu by Blue Ribbon, I was hooked. My appetite instantly picked out the roast pork sandwich ($10) with white queso, poblanos, and sweet onions. Lets just say I dreamed about this savory, gooey meal for many nights after.
The venue also just got a mention from New York Magazine for their fried chicken platters ($15-$19). The wrote:
“A matzoh-meal-and-flour coating accounts for the appealingly grainy, crumbly crunch, but the distinguishing feature is the aggressive seasoning (cayenne, paprika, and salt, plus a flurry of house-dried herbs). “ The chicken arrives hot and juicy, perched on a slice of Pullman bread, with honey for dipping. It tastes pretty good cold the next day, too.”
Photo by Hannah Whitaker for New York Magazine
Yum. Even if I haven’t had the pleasure of trying it, the fried chicken sounds tasty and looks good. The last time I was there, I did get to sample The Theresa ($12), a French bread pizza with butternut squash, mushrooms, and roasted garlic. An odd combination on paper, but on your tongue, savory and sweet. We also had The Classic ($12), which consisted of your basic tomato, basil, and mozzarella-not that the simpleness of the dish made it any less divine; it tasted fresh and had the perfect balance of gooey cheese and bread.
Another hot item to try is the Rockn’ Roll Fries ($8). This pile of melted provolone cheese mixed with gravy and Cajun spices is pored over thin, crispy fries. I was almost upset it was my turn to bowl as I orgasimicly stuffed my face. I was also happily sipping their fresh blended strawberry margarita ($9 or $33 for a pitcher). This cool drink wasn’t too sweet and perhaps went down a little too easily. I switched it up to a bold and heavy Six Point Righteous Rye ($6) and stuck to that the rest of the night. On a previous occasion, I had their Yellow & Blue 2007 Malbec ($8), but wasn’t impressed. Really, stick to one of ten draft beers or their crazy cocktails.
So, even if you don’t feel like bowling (but really, why wouldn’t you), you can always stop in for the grub in Brooklyn Bowl’s front “restaurant area.” or a the large bar in the back. Either way, this is not a place to be missed.
