Showing posts with label La Gigogne. Show all posts
Showing posts with label La Gigogne. Show all posts

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Since 2014, Alsatian Brasserie La Cigogne Has Been A Favorite Spot In Carroll Gardens

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Back in 2014, Damien Frey and Jeremy Andre opened La Cigogne in Carroll Gardens and introduced the neighborhood to the simple, yet delicious foods of the Alsace region of France.
Since then,  La Cigogne has became a favorite in the neighborhood for its casual ambience, reasonably priced menu, interesting cocktails and great draft beer selection, which includes Meteor , from a family-owned brewery near Strasbourg, which has been in operation since 1640.

Recently, Frey and Andre have updated and expanded their brasserie's menu. But fear not, their Alsatian specialties like Tartes Flambées, Spätzle and regional charcuterie and cheese platters are still well represented. Many of the ingredients used are sourced from local food purveyors like Stinky, Los Paisanos, and Mazzola Bakery.  The menu also includes such french classics as onion soup, escargots,  moules frites and steak tartare.

On a recent visit, we had the tuna tartare appetizer, the traditional tarte flambée with crème, lardons and onions, as well as the cheese board.  Everything was delicious, especially accompanied by a glass of  Côtes Du Rhône. 

If you have somehow not tried this friendly, easy going neighborhood spot yet, you really should venture in, take a seat by the fireplace and enjoy! 

213-215 Union Street
Between Henry and Clinton Street
Carroll Gardens
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Monday, May 04, 2015

"La Cigogne": The Taste Of Alsace In The Heart Of Carroll Gardens

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owners Damien Frey and Jeremy Andre

In Alsace, France, storks are symbol of happiness, luck and faithfulness. Every spring, the 'cigognes' migrate from Africa to build their nests on rooftops and chimneys all around Alsace, where their return is cause for celebration.
We may not have storks here in Carroll Gardens, but one only need go to La Cigogne at 213-215 Union Street to celebrate spring and the cuisine of Alsace. The spacious eatery features Alsatian specialties like flammekuchen, spätzle, regional charcuterie and cheeses.  Pair any dish with a Kronenbourg beer or a Gewürztraminer, and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this unpretentious neighborhood eatery.

La Cigogne opened in June 2014 and has gotten some wonderful reviews. This past April, the restaurant received its full liquor license, so owners Damien Frey and Jeremy Andre have added a cocktail menu featuring some great signature drinks.

If you have not yet tried La Cigogne, don't wait. Both Frey, an Alsatian and Andre, a Marseillais, will make you feel right at home in their restaurant.

213-215 Union Street
Between Henry and Clinton Street
Carroll Gardens



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