Miranda

This spot in Williamsburg intrigued me because of the combination of cuisines- Latin/Italian. Curiousa? Went for brunch today after dropping off some duds at Beacon's Closet. The corner location at Berry and North 9th affords lots of light and air from it's muy bonita/bella interior. The space is painted in a warm yellow with lots of cleverly placed exposed brick and warm wooden tables and chairs. I ordered the cemitas a sandwich/torta of grilled chicken, oaxacan cheese, avocado and tomatoey sauce. Freshly grilled chicken went well with the other ingredients and an actual salad with greens and grape tomatoes for $9. My side of mangu for $3 was tdf which is smashed sweet plaintains(maduros) with parmigiano and grilled red onions-delicouso. To drink, the owner offere a tamarind soda which he made sparkly with selzer and that was a refreshing liquid against the bold flavors of the food. A pretty john with a window to a little dining nook is a super clever design detail.
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Pinche Taqueria

Nolita nook, Pinche or little taqueria serves up fast fresh Mexican comida in their charming space. With seats around a little square with exposed brick and an open window with additional stools, Pinche seats about 20 people comfortably. The menu is cheap for the hood with entrees maxing out at $11.75 with a soda. Their signature fish taco with guac., cabbage, cilantro cream on a soft corn tortilla was sabroso and piccante with the added salsas they provide. It is made from lighly battered mahi mahi and at $3.75 was filling. A green tomatillo and a rich red semi spicy salsa add heat to the dish. I ordered a side of Mexican rice which was pleasantly tomatoey and extra tasty with the salsas. No visible john.
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