(299 Bowery between Houston and 1st)
This was our 3rd visit to DBDG and this time we were with a large group of friends – I think 10 in all, some visiting for the weekend. While DBGB was accommodating to our large group (we had to change the number of people a few times), we wound up being kind of crammed into a table in the middle of the restaurant – I was definitely missing the booths around the perimeter where we sat during our first visit.
While everyone really enjoyed the appetizers – sausages, oysters, and salads – I’m disappointed to say that no one was blown away by their main dishes.
Next time we would definitely just make a meal out of appetizers and sausages.
I should also definitely mention that the beer selection is really good.
Iceberg & Blue – tomato, walnuts, bacon bits & herbs
~we got this salad last time and it was just as good this time around~
Iceberg & Blue
Thai Sausage – green papaya, basil fried rice, chili sauce, quail egg
~the sausages at DBGB are really good. my favorite is actually the Vermont which we also ordered along with a few others.~
Thai Sausage
Lamb Duo – roasted leg, braised shoulder, swiss chard, white beans, garlic confit
~our friend said this lamb dish was ok, good, but just ok~
Lamb Duo
Fried Egg Bourguignon – duck confit & cracklins, portobello, red wine & spicy greens
~I actually ordered this starter as my main dish and it was amazing! The flavors were incredibly rich. It’s hard to see, but under the greens are more mushrooms and chunks of duck confit which was SO good.~
Fried Egg Bourguignon
Steak Frites – 10 oz. black angus ribeye, peppered butter, french fries & lollo rossa
~Jeff ordered the Steak Frites and was pretty disappointed. The fries weren’t bad, but the ribeye was very fatty and tough to cut apart where there was a lot of fat.~
Steak Frites
STEAK FRITES 29.
10 oz. black angus ribeye, peppered butter
french fries & lollo rossa
299 Bowery (between Houston and 1st st)
We liked DBGB so much the first time that we decided to go back.
Iceberg & Blue at DBGB
Iceberg & Blue – tomato, walnuts, bacon bits & herbs
This was a nice alternative to the iceberg wedge – it was actually a thick slice of iceberg covered in a sour cream-like dressing with bits of blue cheese, tomato, walnut, bacon, and herbs on top.
Vermont (left) and Thai (right) Sausage
Vermont – smoked pork & cheddar link, hash browns, red onion crème frache
While we wanted to try all new dished this time at DBGB, this was the one thing we HAD to order again… the Vermont did not disappoint.
Thai – green papaya, basil fried rice, chili sauce, quail egg
This was recommended by our server as one of his favorites – it was definitely good, with a strong lemongrass note. Our favorite is still the Vermont.
House-made Tagliolini Pasta at DBGB
House-made Tagliolini Pasta – wild mushroom ragout, spinach pistou, poached egg yolk & parmigiano
The pasta was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms were delicious.
299 Bowery (between Houston and 1st Street)
The Piggie Burger at DBGB
This is the most recent of Daniel Boulud‘s New York restaurants. Let’s see…where to begin…
Design – I am not a design expert, so I’ll just say that DBGB’s space is modern with classic french influences – a combination of cement, wood, and mirrors that really works together. The larger back room has the feel of a pantry. Floor to ceiling shelves hold rows of canned ingredients with the top shelves housing an impressive collection of copper pots. The shelves provide a fairly transparent view into the kitchen. One wall of the back room consisted of cozy, somewhat private booths which is where we sat with our friends.
Menu – American bar food meets French brasserie…. with fancy burgers.
Beer – A phenomenal range of beers, half of which were new to us – definitley a good thing!
Bonus – Daniel Boulud was at the restaurant chatting with some of the customers.
Asparagus & Fried Egg (left); Vermont Link (right)
Asparagus & Fried Egg – duck prosciutto & cracklins, mustard-egg dressing
definitely a visually appealing dish and tasty, too.
Octopus La Plancha – eggplant, tomato, crispy panisse
i didn’t try this but Jeff said it was “good…really good.“
Vermont (link) – smoked pork & cheddar link, hash browns, red onion crème frache
this sausage was seriously good. i would definitely order it again.
The Piggie (burger) – 6 oz beef patty topped with daisy mays bbq pulled pork, jalapeno mayonnaise & boston lettuce on a cheddar-cornbread bun with mustard-vinegar slaw, fries
2 people at our table ordered this burger pictured above, both said it was amazing.
The Yankee with Cheese (burger) -6 oz beef patty with Vermont cheddar, iceberg, tomato & vidalia onion on a sesame bun, essex st. pickle, fries
this is probably the most “traditional” burger on the menu. the addition of the Vermont cheddar really made the burger (probably also what helped make the Vermont sausage so great).