Classic, (very) old school Brooklyn institution noted primarily for its roast beef sandwiches. The sandwiches are thick and nice--roast beef a little overcooked for my general taste, but I know that is intentional and in this case is acceptable, as you are here for the sauce. And baby, they've got sauce. In fact, I'd strongly recommend ordering an extra beef broth soup for extra dipping flavor--not to slight the sandwich, but the gravy is succulent, and truly makes the sandwich. And if ordering two soups doesn't seem weird, throw in a cup of their stellar clam chowder as well. Other offerings are hit and miss--enough solid hits, as we enjoyed the onion rings and corn fritters, but did find the fries pretty bland and undercooked. But come on, you're most likely hear for that savory, dripping with gravy roast beef. In fact, my girlfriend went off script and ordered a burger, which was ok, but then of course came creeping on me for my sandwich. This isn't the place to go off script!Service is old school New York--gruff, perhaps a bit impatient... off-putting most other places, but feels in keeping with the vintage vibe here. A classic Brooklyn "must" that is well worth going out of your way (if you're not nearby) to experience and check off your list if you have not yet.
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