ELO is a lot like a Jewish grandmother. A little gaudy with the accessories but never boring and always eager to feed you. With every wall covered in undulating mosaics, the restaurant's patrons will never want for distractions. With the low prices at this 31st Avenue joint, diners are treated to an exceptionally cheap brunch with plenty of selection for the hungover contingent. The facility itself is rather beautiful with an expansive bar and an attentive waitstaff.
The lamb burger is truly a masterful creation with quality meat and delectable seasoning. It's surprisingly sweet and melts into the Tzatiki sauce's chilly cream without much prodding. Rivaled only by Sparrow's bifteki, the spices of ELO's lamb patty will keep you coming back for seconds. Unfortunately, the pesto-encrusted chicken offering is less than stellar and serves as a cautionary tale for any eatery that thinks dribbling sauce on a piece of meat constitutes some form of preparation. Here, the poultry is merely slathered in a pesto puddle and limply stews next to two patties of dry polenta. The desserts go a small distance in rounding out the meal and bookend a menu that infuses Greek with splashes of Italian and American cuisine. All in all, ELO is worth the trek beyond 21st Street for brunch that won't drain your wallet and a phenomenal lamb burger or two. If you're feeling particularly lazy or just skeptical, free delivery is also available.
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ELO
12-14 31st Avenue
718.726.4412
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2 comments:
Lamb burger sounds tasty! Any idea how late they're open? Looks close to Hell Gate Social...
Yeah. the best thing about this place is how cheap it is. The food is good, the decor is really cool, and the food is dirt cheap. Most likely this is because the location is a bit off the beaten path... worth checkin out though.
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