When this blog was a mere infant (not merely infantile), Le Petit Marché in Brooklyn Heights was the subject of an early post. At that point, the Gallic bistro had been in business nearly a year-and-a-half and had shown considerable promise. With the start of 2010, almost two years and numerous failed DOH inspections later, pain et beurre have given way to Bread and Butter, the restaurant's new appellation. While the ownership has remained essentially the same, the management has been revamped, and the kitchen has seen the return of Rob Weiner, Le Petit Marché's original chef. Presumably, the new team is hoping the old chef can recapture the success of the French bistro's early days.
In the new incarnation, French fare has been replaced by American comfort food in the form of Southern-fried chicken, burgers, mac 'n' cheese, and the like. The prices are somewhat less comforting, however, and seem incongruous with the current economy. While the food may be very good, I'm in no hurry to shell out $23 for short ribs, $18 for fried chicken, $14 for a hamburger, or $9 for New England clam chowder.
Bread and Butter
46 Henry Street (bet. Cranberry & Middagh Sts), Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn
(718) 858-9605
By train:
to High St, or
to Clark St
By bus: B25 to Cranberry Street;
From Manhattan: B51 to Cadman Plaza
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