We took a seat at the window of the Blackbird Parlour. The Williamsburg restaurant/bar offers premium Bedford Avenue people watching. Furnished with aged wood pieces, the oak mechanic's desk and lazily placed books offer a found on road trip feel to the venue. We perused the menu which boasts an odd mix of quinoa, various chutneys and comfort foods.
A bus boy placed a wine bottle full of water and two iced filled glasses before our waiter leaned back in a stool behind us to inquire about our order. He wore is long curly hair in a messy bun and punctuated our interaction with a smirk. We sipped Blackbird's version of sangria (red wine, sparkling wine and citrus juices- a Brooklyn priced $4) and German beer while we waited for our food.
We decided to share a few plates- the avocado salad with chevre and tomatoes with mint and citrus vinaigrette- and the Mac & Cheese w/ Salad. The tomatoes and avocado should have been ripened longer, especially for this time of year- but the dish was refreshing for a humid evening in June. The Mac- came piping hot and buttery. It certainly rivaled my mother's. Although the dish comes with a choice of potatoes or dressed mesculin, the greens were a better choice. I cannot imagine getting down with potatoes next to this rich mess of wonderful.
Images: from my iPhone.
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