Brooklyn’s insanely popular Fatty ‘Cue opened an additional location in the West Village not long ago, staying true to its concept of Southern barbecue with Asian flavors – a unique and winning combo.
This grown-up and sexy version of the popular Williamsburg joint offers a sophisticated vibe and a brand new, more upscale menu, proof that Zak Pelaccio is ace at tailoring his restaurants to the neighborhoods they’re in. As a Brooklyn girl at heart, I still much prefer the original one and eating my messy BBQ’d dishes in a quirky, cramped smoky bar with a flying pig over my head, but hey that’s just me! The new Fatty ‘Cue is still a wonder of tasty dishes and well worth visiting nonetheless for those afraid of crossing the East river…
The dim lighting, bright red chairs and dark green leather booths create a sleek and romantic atmosphere. Foodwise, every dish still has that unmistakable barbecue smokiness behind some powerful asian spice. You can’t find dishes with seasoning like this anywhere else.
Caviar & Corn: The sweet corn and salty caviar complimented each other surprisingly well, and the smoked corn cream underneath made it seems like the caviar was barbecued… definitely interesting to the taste buds!
Another winning item on the menu is the Buttermilk Pappardelle with a smoked goat ragu. The sauce has a smoky and spicy punch that fits well with the gamey goat meat and the musty capra sarda (aged goat cheese). It’s aggressive and in your face, but the blend of flavors is so addictive.
Smoked Brandt Beef Brisket: Extremely tender with flavorful burnt edges. I loved the brisket’s marinade and this made for a killer sandwich when using the accompanying soft and fluffy butter rolls and topping it all with aged cheddar cheese and chilli salad.
Fatty ‘Cue offers a unique dining experience that exemplifies the fun, eclectic taste of NYC. It’s a must-try. My only caveat: if you are hungry you are definitely going to spend a decent amount of money here as the portions are on the smaller side and a tad expensive.
Fatty ‘Cue 50 Carmine Street (between Bleecker and Bedford Streets) New York, NY T: (212) 929-5050
