surburbia in carroll gardens

alma degraw & _____ carroll gardens

had i been transported to the suburbs? the tables and banquettes were spaced so far apart, that this couldnt possibly be new york.

sadly, the food tasted like suburban food. guacamole was not that special, ive had better from the supermarket. orange braised pork was cold, sitting on a dry slice of orange, guarded by a smash of guacamole, on a tart thing. it was garnished by sliced radishes, which was quite charming....and suburban. a side of sugar snap peas were dusted with cotija cheese, and sat on a bed of some kind of tomato sauce. the braised lamb shoulder was questionable. i hate it when food tastes better on the menu than in my mouth