Michelle, Christian and I crossed the Park Slope boundary into Sunset Park on 5th Ave and went to one of the only Slovakian/Czech restaurants in the city. Outside, we had one of those great moments where the group pauses and debates (mentally and with each other) about whether to go in.
We went in.
None of us could have dreamed up this place. Actually, we better shake out of the Park Slope brainwash because separately we had all imagined a trendy German place, 5th ave style, dark wood tables and bar with perhaps a log cabin-like interior. Thought I might mingle a little with 20-somethings neighborhood folk at the buzzin' bar.
It was all green inside - green walls, green floors, green checkered tableclothes. Briiight lights. We were the only customers. All the Milan "Guys" were at the congregated at the back table.
I think Milan himself waited on us. He brought out heavy, saucy, dense foods. Luckily it had been raining all day and we were all set for the stick to your ribs type of food. Michelle said that Christian's stuck to him for most of the weekend. We had potato pancakes, goulash, saurkraut, potatoes, meat, and dumplings - which are not what you think but is in fact steamed bread. And we had Czech beer. We all liked the beer.
Buuut, the food is not for everyone. However, if you are a fan, this place has been reviewed favorably for certain dishes. Supposedly, when in town, famous Slavs go there to eat.
Milan's
710 5th Ave (between 22nd and 23rd Sts)
Sunset Park, Brooklyn
New York
718-788-7384
http://www.milanrestaurantny.com/
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Name me a famous Slav.
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