Redemption

My first visit to The Chocolate Room was not a good first experience but sometimes it's worth a 2nd chance. As we were seated, the waiter served us a complimentary chocolate sorbet which gave us a taste of things to come. I read the chocolate layer cake was their signature dessert and it's made fresh daily. The chocolate was rich and smooth; the cake was moist and perfectly sweetened. This is one of the best chocolate layer cakes I've had.

Cobble Hill: 269 Court St., Brooklyn (btw Butler/ Douglass)

Patisserie of the Day

As I was in line for my usual small coffee w/ half-and-half, no sugar this morning, this triple decker 'thing' has alerted my 'want to eat you' temptation. Marquet Patisserie had transformed the ordinary continental breakfast into a pyramid-like french brioche bacon and cheese omelette. Wow!!!

Heavy enough to put you back to sleep. 

Buttery like any other french pastry.

Thick enough to split your lips open.

Enjoy!

Cobble Hill: 221 Court St, Brooklyn (btw Warren & Wyckoff St)

The Chocolate Room

I've read 5 stars reviews about this new The Chocolate Room, so i was tempted to see if it's living up to its rating. Special of the day, orange flavored tiramisu and chocolate pudding. Tick tick tick.... my friend's cappuccino-like macchiato and my tea pot are emptying out. After waiting for an 1/2 hour, our pre-made desserts had finally arrived .... tada.... with a piece of chocolate finished touch.

....... Disappointed. I can't taste any espresso in the orange flavored tiramisu and the texture is more like a custard. Nothing like a tiramisu. Being in an old Italian neighborhood and having tiramisu on the menu.... is already a nono, unless you can make an awesome twist to the tiramisu. And  the chocolate pudding is just ordinary.

Cobble Hill: 269 Court St, Brooklyn (btw Butler/ Douglass)

Israeli Brunch

If you're looking for a specialty brunch, Miriam might be a good choice. My favourity is the Mediterranean crispy dough with 2 eggs and sides of shredded tomatoes, spicy harissa, and pickles. Even though the crispy dough is fried, it was fried in high temperature which prevent the dough from soaking up the oil. 

Shakshuka 2 poached eggs in tomato pepper sauce with side of hummus and pita. The creamy homemade hummus and fluffy pita was large enough to be a brunch of its own. 

Cobble Hill: 229 Court St, Brooklyn (btw Warren - Baltic)