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Bussaco

833 Union St., Brooklyn, NY 11215 40.674849 -73.976367
nr. Seventh Ave. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
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Cuisine: American Nouveau, American Traditional, Hamburgers, Pizza
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Reader Rating:
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Hours

Tues-Thurs, 6pm-11pm; Sat-Sun, 11am-12am; Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

B, Q at Seventh Ave.

Prices

$8-$25

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

Dine at the Bar
Notable Chef

Alcohol

Full Bar

Reservations

Accepted/Not Necessary

Profile

Bussaco represents New Brooklyn Cuisine (NBC) — and this place is so Brooklyn that the communal table is made from white oak salvaged from Prospect Park. Beat that! Chef Matthew Schaefer is embracing the term, though he also uses plain ol’ “New York cuisine” to describe dishes influenced by his time at Judson Grill under Bill Telepan (they get a touch of refinement thanks to Schaefer’s recent stint at Le Bernardin). The chicken and waffles, for instance, are far from what you’ll find at Little House on Clinton: The brined, buttermilk-fried poussin is inspired by his southern wife's recipe (it’s his favorite thing to eat). Another personal touch: The pastrami duck breast (with pumpernickel-bread stuffing) comes with sauerkraut made from his mom’s recipe of onions, apples, duck bacon, and caraway. Bussaco's owner, Scott Carney — a former partner at Gotham Bar and Grill and the Tonic in Chelsea — is also a seasoned sommelier whose wine list shies away from massive markups. There’s also a full bar and an accompanying menu that includes a lobster roll, burger, and homemade-pickle plate. — Daniel Maurer

Food:	10

Service:	9

Décor:	9

Value:	10

Food:	8

Service:	9

Décor:	9

Value:	8

I've been several times now and have enjoyed each one. The interior is well designed and slick. The food is great, especially brunch...eggs benedict was awesome with very fresh hollandaise. I would skip their take on a bloody mary though. It's made with something called "tomato water" and is kind of bizarre. Dinner is also good, probably one of the most sophisticated menu in PS. There is a short bar menu too. I had the burger on it recently, tasted good but it was so thick I could barely get my jaw around it. It could be flatter and wider. Their signature manhattan is very good. Service is friendly and attentive.

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