Isabel Castro

Got my patacón sandwhich within 10 minutes. So freaking good!!!! I got the chicharrón one and it was filled with yummy cheese, beans, lettuce and the patacones were cooked to perfection. Definitely give this spot a try during your next shopping visit here !

If you happen to be in the Boerum Hill area I would stop by and grab the salmon burger. It was juicy, lemony and super fresh. The calamari was also very well done, crispy and the sauce that comes with it was tangy and mildly spicy. I was not the biggest fan of the charcuterie board we got. The meats were regular cuts of deli meat and a patee that was good but I have no idea what it was made from. I still ate it though- it’s an acquired taste. I wouldn’t recommend it but if you’re in need to grab something to share then that’s a good idea.

Saw a bunch of people huddled outside on a warm spring day eating gelato and I thought “why not?”. I went in and saw a huge line that made me want to leave but the amount of different Italian foods and desserts everywhere lured me deeper inside the shop and I couldn’t resist. I got the Nocciola gelato- absolutely creamy, hints of hazelnut and perfect to end a warm day. I am dying to go back for another taste!!!

Even if you don’t buy anything just go inside and check out all the different imported goods from Italy. It’s amazing to see the staff working hard to create all kinds of pastries, coffee, cannolis and sandwiches. A real treat!

Make sure you write your parties name on the book they have in the front if you get there early! I really enjoyed everything I ate but fair warning, the menu is intense!! So many different options and since it was our first time there, we weren’t really sure what we were getting. Nevertheless, we were NOT disappointed! Most of the food came out in paper plates so if you’re looking for a fine dining experience well then this isn’t it. This is more of an opportunity to try a little bit of everything at a cheap price. The $1 beer, mochi ice cream, sashimi and noodle soup were the highlights. Just everything was super yummy!!