Went to Diner (85 Broadway Williamsburg, Brooklyn 11211) 2 weeks ago. This is is owned by Mark Firth & Andrew Tarlow and the Executive Chef is Sean Rembold. Mark and Andrew also own Marlow & Sons. That is a wine/Tapas kind of place I have always really liked in the past.
I have wanted to try this place. It was a Sunday night. We did not have a reservation. It was full and we sat at the bar for 15-20 minutes and had a cocktail. The hostess was great. Always checking on us. And funny. The waiter was also great. We were not that hungry so there was not a lot of stuff ordered. The menu changes daily so they do not really post one. We split a salad. I wish I remembered what is was but I do remember it was very good. Then we both had the steak. I ordered it cooked Chefs choice as I always do. It came almost medium? She ordered it well done (Yikes). Anyhoo, They both had almost no flavor and the texture was pretty terrible. I was really surprised since I have heard good things about the food there. And being a fan of Marlow & Sons I was expecting and wishing for more.
It gets a young crowd and borderlines on hipsters but not at the point where I won't go.
So there is my take.
-Cheers,
Evan
