LOBO: Texas Style Dining in Park Slope
LOBO
118 5th Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11217
I wouldn’t call Park Slope’s LOBO a Mexican restaurant; it’s 100% pure American. I can guarantee, that on the Texas-Mexican border there are many legendary Mexican cuisine eateries that are owned by pure bred Texans. At Lobo, a frozen margarita is not a cheap tequila mix…it’s a bang for your buck with interesting flavors and an intoxicating dose of quality alcohol mixed in.
From the moment you walk in the staff is just amazing. You are greeted at the door by a friendly waiter who chats with you (trust me it is not those annoying ones that don’t shut up) and takes your order. They bring you everything you ask for on the spot. The food is good even though I have definitely had tastier Mexican.
The decor is very authentic, in fact, the tables were made from one full length tree bark. If you’re in the mood, ask them to rearrange them so you can see the grains run in one direction!
I personally love the prize animal skins decor, I wouldn’t be surprised if the owner, Sean Patterson, shot them down for an evening meal. All in all if you want to enjoy intersting mexican cuisine done to a Texan specification with an amazing ambience…Lobo is your place.
www.lobonyc.com
Rabbit Stew certifies this eatery as a must chill experience.
JACK THE HORSE: Tavern in Historic Brooklyn Heights
Jack The Horse Tavern
66 Hicks St., Brooklyn Heights, NY 11201 (Corner of Hicks & Cranberry) Tel: 718-852-5084
Picture it. A chilly Sunday morning…you’ve woken up all groggy and hung-over from a night at your favorite swanky spot. Worst part is…your stomach is rumbling and wants to EAT! Don’t sweat it, head on over to Jack The Horse Tavern in the beautiful neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights.
The location of the Tavern is reminiscent of being tucked away in a small space in New England. The food is downright scrumptious and the ambiance is reminiscent of an era long gone. In a day when everyone is trying to take food and reinvent it, Chef Tim Oltmans has taken all American cooking with an added kick and elevated it to a high level of quality. Tim is from Minnesota, by Lake Jack the Horse, which is how he named his restaurant.
Keeping tradition in the family, you will even find Tim’s niece stirring a mimosa, with the real stuff, not watered down orange concentrate. All in all this is a great place to catch an awesome burger or an interesting combination of eggs. I would definitely recommend the English muffins and no, they are not Thompson’s.
In the name of The Rabbit, I declare this eatery a great place for brunch! You can view the full history of the tavern here. Take a visit and let us know what you think!
Monday – Saturday
Dining Room Hours 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Bar Hours 5:30 pm – 1:00 am
Sunday Brunch
Hours 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Chef Tim Oltmans with Niece
SNOOP: Snoop Hits The Potato Skizins With Martha Stewart
photo credit: Kim Erlandsen
Check out the ‘Queen of Clean’ Martha Stewart teaching SNOOP DOGG how to make mashed potatoes. All delicious until Snoop brings out the cognac.
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