Bloody good

I finally made my way to Blue Ribbon in Park Slope. It was as good as advertised. I started with a fantastic potato onion soup which was topped by a superflous cheddar crouton (not that I didn't eat it). For my entree I had the hangar steak with mushrooms and onion rings - though seafood is primary on the menu, I was hankering for something bloody. The food was nothing revolutionary, just damn savory and delicious. The ambiance is more casual than you might expect, the service as proficient as you'd expect. The bill for two, with two appetizers, two beverages, and two entrees came to $81 before gratuity. It's really a reflection of how much money resides in the Slope that restaurants at this price point not only survive, but thrive. Next door is the award winning Blue Ribbon Sushi, and down the block are the similarly priced and highly regarded Tempo and Al Di La.