New York

Usually I wait until I’ve been to a place several times before writing it up. But, in this case, I’ll make an exception. After a recent failed barbecue experience (bad burgers, warm beer), my friend and I ended up at Scopello with the intention of downing some beers (for me) and martinis (for him). He suggested we order food, but not being very hungry at the time, I went for an appetizer: the antipasto misto. When it arrived I was satisfied with the portions of meat and cheese, but the true star of the platter was the eggplant caponata, which was delicious. It hinted at a “hidden gem” quality to the restaurant. My drunk friend ordered the leg of lamb entrée and, when it arrived, he realized he wasn’t hungry. Lamb being lamb, I couldn’t resist. And…Delicious! I mopped up the plate. The lamb alone would have warranted a glowing review, but the tender morsels of wine-marinated lamb coupled with the surprisingly good caponata and the very friendly bartender, made me think of this place as a brand spanking new NFT Pick for Fort Greene!

Photo:  Courtesy of Scopello