369 7th Ave, Park Slope
Brooklyn, NY
Phone: 347-916-0031
Web: taldebrooklyn.com
This weekend I had brunch/lunch at Talde. A casual Asian-American Restaurant and Bar from season 4 Top Chef Dale Talde. As a Top Chef follower, I have been waiting for an opportunity to check out his restaurant. Reminded of his restaurant from this season's Life After Top Chef where the chefs had lunch at Talde, checking out Dale's Brooklyn efforts was fresh on my mind. I made a day trip to see a friend off as she transitions for work to a new city. To commemorate the occasiona we decided on brunch for four at Talde. Luckily it was a Sunday and we beat the crowd by 10 minutes. We sat the the bar and had ordered the Korean Chicken and Waffles and Lobster bao with cocktails while we waited for a table. Within 30mins we were seated and we almost ordered the entire brunch menu.
The bar has a very unique asian ambiance and it carries through the dining areas but the style is most heavy handed and fun in the initial bar space. The restaurant has a classy asian restaurant appeal and the service was excellent. The staff was very polite and prompt. We sat in the back and got the see the kitchen prep, cook and work. The layout is reminiscent of the new trend of showcasing the kitchen work for diners.
Overall the cocktails and food were delicious. My favorites included the pork shoulder, korean fried chicken & waffles, and the shiitake mushroom and scallion chang fun. A must go to for any Top Chef fan and anyone who enjoys well cooked asian inspired food.
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| Tall Bloody Mary |
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| Bar Decorations |
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| Bloody Mary and Bellini |
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| Bar at Talde |
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| Korean Fried Chicken and Waffles |
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| Lobster Bao |
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| Tater Tots |
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| Sririacha Ketchup |
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| Shiitake and Scallion Chang Fun |
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| Pretzel Pork and Chive Dumpling with Mustard Sauce |
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| Char Siu Braised Pork Shoulder |
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| Shrimp Toast with Meat Gravy |
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| Bacon Pad Thai with an Egg |
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