Brunch at Back Forty
Posted on | March 18, 2010 | 2 Comments
So I’m sitting (drinking) at my local watering hole (7B) a few Sundays ago, minding my own business & a friend asks me if I wanted to go to brunch. I said no, because I was more interested in getting hammered, but then he uttered 3 magical words; Pork Jowl Nuggets. Needless to say, moments later 4 of us were running down Avenue B towards Back Forty.
It was a really nice day outside & the place was packed, but we didn’t have to wait that long for a window-side table right by the front door. Our server was perhaps the most enthusiastic waiter that I’ve ever encountered. You could tell that he just loved food & really believed in what they were serving there… Obviously we started with drinks (I double-fisted) while we looked through the rather brief menu. Just classics here & I could have ordered & been happy with any of the items.
Pork Jowl Nuggets
Amazing, really damn amazing! I had expected some McJowl sized nugget, but these were small, tender, moist & flavorful, that must have been one happy pig! It was served with a spicy & tangy sauce.
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Sweet Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream & Chives. Sweet potatoes make everything better! It was a savory-sweet dish but my mind was still reeling from the nuggets.
Chicken & Waffles
Ever since going to Roscoe’s in LA, I’ve been a fan of this combination. Again, savory-sweet (I added plenty of syrup). The buttermilk fried chicken made this dish & the portions were massive.
House Smoked Trout
I respect any restaurant that does their own smoking & I don’t get a chance to eat smoked fish that often, so this dish was a win-win. Served with sweet potato pancakes & a salad. There was a nice smokey flavor that wasn’t too overpowering.
Some of the other dishes that we ordered were the Ham & Eggs and the Sausage, Egg & Grits. Both good in their own respect.
By now the brunch service had ended & we were the only customers left. In a further show of ‘awesomeness’, the staff let us stick around at the the bar while they prepared for dinner (Bourbon selection = Amazing!). Needless to say, I really enjoyed my meal at Back Forty & I recommend that you try it out for yourself!
Further coverage of Back Forty here.
Back Forty: 190 Avenue B @ 12th Street
Tags: Booze > Brunch > East Village > Fried Chicken > New American > Pancakes > Southern
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September 1st, 2010 @ 6:33 pm
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