Good Chow near BAM?

[Francis]

Hound from Chicago coming to town in a few weeks. A friend of ours is taking us to see the Cherry Orchard @ the Harvey Theatre in a few weeks. Any recommendations for anything that is near by that has solid food? The only thing out is Mexican and Indian, otherwise open for suggestions. Thanks!

[Francis]

Thanks for everyone's suggestions. I think the plan is Stonehome for drinks and nibbles prior and then Convivium Osteria or ICI for late night dinner. I'll make sure I report back!

[foodschatzi]

I would go with Thomas Beisl, but you have to have a reservation. The food is great. And every time we go before a show, they get us in and out with full, happy bellies, everytime.

[wanderluster]

Ditto on Alchemy being highly mediocre.
General Greene and No. 7 are both very good - General Greene is a bit cheaper, but also is further from BAM.
I actually like Smoke Joint - their hacked beef sandwich is pretty solid, as is their cornbread, and baked beans. It's not too smoky, and the bar area is pretty fun.

[jen kalb]

Osteria Convivium is quite close and a very good restaurant with nice wines

[ShanDeez]

General Greene or No. 7.

Or if you're willing to take a 10/15 minute walk, Luz or abisto.

[bobjbkln]

Convivium Osteria is just a few blocks away. Very good Portuguese/Italian in a nice atmosphere. Also nearby is Alchemy a competant gastropub and Tapeo for decent tapas.

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Convivium Osteria
68 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Alchemy
56 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Cafe Tapeo
52 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

[Francis]

Thanks so much! The gastropub sounds like an option. We are between Alchemy and stonehome. While we love bbq I am not sure we need to smell like a smoke house during the play - we also have TX roots and VERY particular about our bbq. (it's a little crazy if you ask me)
What about reservations.....For sure,recommended, or don't bother?

[bobjbkln]

You'll have no problem getting into Alchemy without a reservation (don't know about stonehome). IMO, you're not missing much by avoiding Smoke Joint, it is not among the best BBQ in NYC (none of which is great).

[DeeDee]

Alchemy is really, really mediocre food and the last few times I was there the service was terrible. If you're visiting from out of town I would skip it. Stonehome is a charming little place. It tends to get crowded on performance nights at BAM so get there early because you can't make reservations. I would highly recommend No 7. Great food and great service.

[pitu]

How did Ici get left off this list? It's slightly further away, but soooooooo consistently excellent!

No Texan should go to SmokeJoint -- like all NYC BBQ, it is for hungry NYers with few choices. Alchemy - meh. Stonehome is very nice -- interesting wine, good food, etc. All places near BAM, iCi included, get a rush on BAM nights, so go a little early/have a rez

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Ici
246 DeKalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205

[frwiss]

Convivium Osteria is probably the best food and wine selection in all Brooklyn, but it is very pricey. This place is gorgeous too!

[quizkiddonniesmith]

I usally hit up the Stonehome as well, though it is a tad pricey.

http://www.stonehomewinebar.com/

[megapax]

stonehouse is pretty good; although my favs in the area are Oleo (on Lafayette) and the general greene (on Dekalb). The viennese place across the street is really only good for drinks; I don't think the food is that good. Have fun!

[jg488]

the post above is referring to stonehome and olea. and the viennese place is thomas beisl.

i think that stonehome is a great choice. another good option is bbq at the smoke joint.

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The Smoke Joint
87 S Elliott Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Stonehome Wine Bar
87 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Olea
171 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Thomas Beisl
25 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217