This lovely evening my roommate and I took each other out for our birthdays as they are only 5 days apart from each other. I suggested Roberta's in Brooklyn off of the Morgan stop. Please note if you are going here, there is nothing at that stop. It is the creepiest, look there is someone lurking in the corner but they are a hipster so don't worry place I have been to. But alas food was calling and we answered. The nondescript facade is deceiving for behind the big oak door (it may be another type of wood, who knows) is a room of long tables and pizza hearths (ok, only one) ready to make you full.
We were seated in the back room with a cozy heater in the center. I didn't love the bench seating as my back is always a little achy after hunching over an entire meal. Because it is Friday I needed my wino. So I got a red, the Di Giovanna, Norello. Delish. A full, hearty wine that left me very happy.
OK, on to the good stuff. We shared:
The Carrot Salad - smoked ricotta, radish and lemon zest.
This was an excellent first as picked by J. It was light and refreshing. The radishes were sliced to a translucent state allowing the perfect bite with all three ingredients included. Not what I would have selected but I am happy it was ordered.
Mains - 2 pizzas
The Spudnik (my choice): taleggio (mmmm), parmigiano, mashed potatoes, vidalia onions, chives
The Good Girl (J's choice) - taleggio ( mmm x 2), pork sausage, kale, garlic, chili flakes (which we omitted)
The Good Girl was the overall favorite at this hipster pizza palace. The texture of the mashed potatoes was fine for the first bite but got a little tiresome and grainy after you were done with a slice. Two pizzas was perfect to share between two people. I would like to try the simple pizza margherita next time. Perhaps a trip with the parents...
2 out of 5
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