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As some of you may have seen, Sidecar was featured last night on Food Network‘s Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives. Some behind the scene photos can be found on the restaurant’s Facebook page and boy did it look like they had a good time filming this episode.

Now onto the food…

I can’t remember the last time I had fried chicken but I can tell you this, it definitely was not as good as the fried chicken at Sidecar. This restaurant/bar, located in Park Slope, Brooklyn, has a very unique feel to it and is a neighborhood gem. It seems like everyone that lives in the area knows about Sidecar and will take any excuse to walk in the door. Run by two brothers, they take both food and drink very seriously and it shows.

Looking around at other tables and seeing the portion sizes, I decided to forgo an appetizer and jumped right into the main course.

My girlfriend, Hailey, and I decided to go with:

Buttermilk Fried Chicken: free range chicken, root mash, sauteed kale and bacon Moules Frites: steamed mussels, shallots, chorizo, cilantro, chipotle mayo, french fries

The chicken came out and boy was it a lot of food. Three pieces of perfectly fried chicken along with a healthy serving of mashed potatoes and kale crowded the plate. The fried chicken was delicious. Under the fried exterior, the chicken was juicy and filled with an amazing flavor (and of course the fried part was a highlight of the dish). The crispiness and juiciness worked perfectly together and I was in heaven. While the mashed potatoes were nothing to write home about and tasted like they probably came out of a box, the kale was a nice unique vegetable that was a great addition. The kale was sauteed and flavored with bacon, olive oil, and I’m sure some other ingredients that gave it the perfect flavor. It wasn’t too oily and with the bacon, had a nice smokey flavor which worked well with the fried chicken.

Next up, the Moules Frites. Now my favorite mussels in the city are at BXL Cafe. However, the mussels at Sidecar gave BXL a run for its money and I think I may have a new favorite. This dish had an incredible flavor. The chorizo along with the chipotle mayo, which was placed on top of the dish, gave it tremendous flavor. I was surprised to see the mayo placed on top of the mussels (we expected it to be on the side for the fries) but it worked perfectly. The fries were perfectly seasoned as well. They were nice and salty – exactly how I like my fries.

The Verdict

Sidecar is a neighborhood gem and after eating here, I can see why. Whether it’s just heading over for a couple of drinks or sitting down to a meal, Sidecar delivers. It is clear that a tremendous amount of care is put into each and every dish. At around 6:30 on a Friday, Sidecar was full, but not overly crowded. However, by the time we left, there were plenty of people waiting for tables and the bar was bustling. If you’re in the area and looking for a great meal with your friends, a date or your parents, I highly recommend Sidecar. The next time I’m in Park Slope I will definitely be looking to head back to try some other items...

Been wanting to go here for yrs and finally made it! Glad I did for a Sunday brunch... Went around 11:30am as I always pass by and it's packed, so going a little early we (table for 2) got a seat inside on a hot and humid 86° day. Plenty of seats inside and outside and even with the front windows open the little booths were nice and cool and comfortable. Loved the large bar and dark interior with exposed lightbulbs and brick walls. Outdoor seating as well.

Service was friendly. Ordered 1/2dz oysters, Bloody Mary, Chicken and Waffles and a Spanish scrambled eggs with Tortillas. Oysters and drinks came quickly and were fantastic! The Bloody Mary was bold and spicey and not watered down, had 2 by the end! The Oysters were fresh and left me wanting to order more but waited for the rest of the food to arrive.

Was not disappointed... The Waffle was plump and sweet (maybe could have been cooked a few minutes longer) and the fried chicken was massive! Two pieces, breast and thighs! Tasty and juicy, maybe again could have been a thinner batter and crispier but I'm just being picky and really not complaining. The Spanish style scramble was good, though not seasoned much, but that's ok since I like to be able to add my own salt and pepper sometimes. Both dishes were filling and satisfying and will definitely come again for another brunch and maybe try dinner...

Do try the Bloody Mary... they even have a deconstructed Mary!? Thanks for making my Sunday...

Went there on a Saturday night and sat by the kitchen bar. I had the pappardelle pasta with squash, spinach, mushrooms. It was quite simple with few ingredients but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Serving was a little on the small side but I didn't leave hungry. My husband had the steak frites with a crisp fresh salad and shoes string fries. Steak was seasoned and cooked perfectly, fries were nice and crispy although salt bae was a little heavy and the aioli served on the side was very delicious. I had a house bourbon cocktail suggested by the bartender and I enjoyed that as well. It was a perfect mix and gave me a nice buzz after my first. I'd highly suggest this place for a late night eat and also because of the kitchen bar. It's a really nice touch to be able to witness your food being...