My Buttermilk Channel

Issue: Is it better the second time around? This was a return trip for me, after taking a tour of BC a few months ago. This time there were 4 of us, not 5 as last time, a weekend instead of weekday, spring vs. fall. Many small differences. Will they lead to a big change?

Rule: Times improves all things. (Or does it?)

Application: In the fall we were sat at the long center table that we shared with a few other diners. The worst thing about the place was that we couldn't hear each other speak. Our group was not overwhelmed with joy for that visit. We had high hopes and were not blown away with the food or atmosphere. This was not an issue last weekend. We got a seat right away, just in time for the early bird special. Both times I have ordered salads but this one was better. I ordered the arugula salad, packed with extras including pomegranate seeds which provided a juicy kick. Ryan let me sample a bit of the signature buttermilk fried chicken with a delicious cheddar biscuit. It is definitely signature, unique, and tasty. My first bite was a bit dry, but my second was moist and spot on.
The cheese tray and Brussels sprouts were the highlight for me for sure. The details and small dishes are what makes this place special. One of the cheese selections is a Consider Bardwell which holds a special place in my heart as a delicious local cheese. Instead of bread with olive oil, we were treated to biscuits with honey. Yum. The cocktail list was inventive and about $10 each. Weekday specials also highlighted local products including the Red Hook Lobster Pound and Caputo's linguini.

Conclusion: The second time is the charm. Emphasis on charm. I discovered the little charms of the place, the eye turned towards local flavors, the wonderfully decorated bathroom, the ability to hear our conversations, the small outdoor seating, the fabulous slice of the neighborhood. It all added up to a better trip this time around.