Gambrinus Seafood Bar & Restaurant
Gambrinus Seafood Bar is an institution in this Russian-American community. It carries the name of a king from Europe's middle ages known for his expertise in brewing. Sample the house specialty, Salad Gambrinus, a mixture of calamari, shrimp, mussels and crabmeat. Or choose from a selection of fish, including baked or pan-fried trout, smoked eel and salmon in white sauce. A wide selection of sushi and sashimi is offered, hand rolled, a la carte or as entrees. For those who prefer meat, classic stroganoff, shish kebobs and steaks are available. Accompany the meal with vodka, cognac, beer, and wine from the bar. The menu is printed in Russian, but rest assured an English version with tempting descriptions is also available.
Gambrinus Seafood Bar & Restaurant
3100 Ocean Parkway
New York, NY 11235
(718) 265-1009
gambrinusny.com
Brooklyn Fish Camp
After a hike through Prospect Park, Brooklyn's landmark oasis of green space, walk another 10 minutes north to the Park Slope neighborhood for a lobster roll or fried oysters and clams with original Fish Camp tartar sauce. Order whole market fish, the house specialty Fish Camp Oyster Po Boy, and creatively composed fresh fish dishes and sandwiches. Eat casually indoors on tables covered with brown paper, or in the summer, step out to the patio and kick back at the simple picnic tables. Save room for an old-fashioned hot fudge sundae or banana pudding dessert.
Brooklyn Fish Camp
162 5th Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 783-3264
brooklynfishcamp.com
Liman Restaurant
Top off a day of cycling and hiking the Gateway National Recreation Area on Sheepshead Bay with an authentic Turkish seafood dinner at Liman's. The owner, a native of Turkey, draws upon the seasonings and regional techniques from his youth to create a distinctive menu. Start the meal with stuffed mussels, humus, or Hamsi Tava, a pan-fried fresh anchovy dish replicated from the Black Sea region. Seafood specialties include imported Mediterranean sea bass, Liman's smoked eggplant puree with char grilled salmon and an octopus casserole with mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers and seasoning. Select wine from California, the Republic of Georgia, Turkey or Australia to pair with the succulent fish dishes, or meat and kebabs for those not fond of seafood.
Liman Restaurant
2710 Emmons Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 769-3322
limanrestaurant.com
Article Written By Denise Schoonhoven
A seasoned business traveler, Denise Schoonhoven specializes in food, travel, landscaping, design and personal development topics. She has lived and worked in London, San Francisco, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Pacific Northwest. Schoonhoven hails from the corporate writing world where she authored marketing material, catalogs, presentations and training documents.
