Franny’s
Fried Polenta with Mustard Greens, Prosciutto Cotto, Egg
Tomato and Buffalo Mozzarella Pizza
Unfortunately unable to visit Franny’s before the relocation the new space at 348 Flatbush proved perfect for pre-game bites prior to a Nets game at Barclays Center and arriving just as the restaurant opened its doors I was seated immediately at the far end of the bar; excellent service from a bartender/server named Tobias and a full view of the kitchen at work my award for an early arrival. Noting my time constraints and browsing the impressive selection of locally sourced pizzas and small plates before placing my order I was assured I’d have plenty of time to enjoy my meal and sure enough, within fifteen minutes my plates arrived as I sat discussing the history of the restaurant and their sustainability practices with a gentleman (who turned out to be one of the managers) seated to my left. Beginning first with a daily special, the $16 fried polenta, a thick slab of creamy polenta sat draped in pork and egg atop a bed of greens boiled in chopped pork – the entirety of the dish a rich, rustic, savory slap in the mouth that I absolutely loved not only in and of itself, but more so alongside the pizza – a simple and superlative Margherita with local tomatoes and imported Buffalo Mozzarella atop an uncut blistered crust with a springy interior structure light with yeast and a touch of sweetness that would have been good with just a bit of salt and olive oil – a strong contender for best crust in a city where great pizza abounds.
http://frannysbrooklyn.com/