Le Gamin, Greenpoint

I've been to Le Gamin a few times and have never been disappointed. They serve mostly French and French inspired fare, including crepes. They also happen to have the best cheese plate I've ever had, anywhere. Best. Ever. I also chose to celebrate my birthday there last year and they are right around the corner from me so it's super convenient! They have mostly favorable reviews on sites like Yelp as well.

I had the good fortune to go there again with a friend this week. The place was nearly empty (it was off hours, between lunch and dinner) so I didn't feel self-conscious taking some photos (with my Android phone, running them through a wonderful app called Vignette).

They had lovely cherry blossoms on a table by the window, cherry blossoms are such a wonderful harbinger of spring and gorgeous.

My friend ordered the special, which was ravioli in a light and fresh tomato basil sauce. I had their take on eggs, called Oeuf Gamin. This consisted of a creamy poached egg atop a goat cheese and potato croquette which was then on top of a sizable portion of savory ratatouille. It was served with a side salad (I am *loving* the trend of side salads with breakfast/brunch foods, so much better than toast). It was amazing. I didn't get shots of the food, I think I was just so hungry I inhaled it before I could think about it.

One trend I'm also a huge fan of is Mexican Coca Cola - it's somewhat in demand with people who try to eat more pure foods and less chemicals because it contains real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. Although sugar, especially refined sugar, isn't very good for you, it's refreshing to have something real instead of processed corn syrup. I got a shot of my friend's bottle on the table.

 

Although I don't make a habit of drinking soft drinks, I will indulge in the occasional Mexican Coke! Every once in a while I do crave a crisp carbonated beverage and this fits the bill.

Another fantastic meal in North Brooklyn, I feel lucky to live here, indeed.