While wandering around Williamsburg today, with seemingly zero direction or motivation to be directed, the Fiend stumbled upon a very inconspicous restaurant after he noticed heards of people streaming to/from the spot off the main throughfare. And there I found Juliette, the current culinary vixen of my desire.
Sitting at the bar, standard op when possible, I originally was in search of a killer all-American savory brunch with toast, eggs, bacon and roasted potatoes...a vison of a perfect Sunday morning.
And then the weekend special screamed at me straight up from the menu: spicy lamb burger.
Perfectly cooked to medium rare, the lamb was extremely fresh, succulent and featured a load of ground spices and chilis that truly accented the meat, not overpowered. The 7-8oz patty was then topped with a very tasty dollop of fresh goat cheese - which is typically not my go-to, but really worked well considering the protein - and also a house made spicy garlic mayo, also which included fresh chilis.
This burger really was close to perfect...my only regret was that it was only a few minutes before Noon, and on a Sunday, so having a beer to amplify the experience just wasn't so much of an option at the time. But regardless, this was probably one of the better burgers I've had in the past few months, and that list includes both Minetta and Kuma's as well.
Needless to state, the Fiend shall return.
Juliette Restaurant/Cafe/Bar
135 N. 5th St. (Williamsburg)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718.388.9222
http://www.juliettewilliamsburg.com/
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