Newly Updated GF-Friendly Menu and TWO Dedicated GF Fryers

If you're a regular reader, you know that I lovelovelove Bogota Latin Bistro in Park Slope. Remarkably, my love has managed to grow even stronger. Why? They recently acquired two (TWO!) dedicated gluten-free fryers and revised their menu, such that dozens of menu items are now gluten-free, including empanadas, tamales, plantains, and more. After hearing the news, I rushed on down for brunch and:

Started with an empanada, because I could:

Two seconds post-pic, this was gone, baby, gone.

My dining companion tried the hearts of palm salad:

Healthy goodness

And moved on to:

Daisy's Eggs, named after Daisy Martinez, friend of Bogota and Food Network star.

I was a bit decadent and had the steak and eggs. Oh, yes I did:

Mmmm... beef. 

And all of that was gluten-free. Nice. 

Their revised lunch, late night, and dinner menus are now available online. (The revised brunch menu is available at the restaurant, but hasn't yet been posted online. Just fyi lest you wonder at the seeming lack of GF brunch options.)

I can't wait to work my way through the new menu! As picnic season is upon us, keep in mind: Bogota does take out. I can't shake the idea that an order of empanadas to go + Prospect Park = weekend joy. (My kind of math.)

I'd love to hear if you've tried any of their new GF items. Comments are open, so please share!

Restaurant Update

Did you hear?!? Bogota in Park Slope now has two (two, not one, but TWO) dedicated gluten-free fryers! That means empanadas, fried plantains, and so many other wonderful things that I bet you haven't had in years. (Ever?)

I hope this news tips the balance and convinces you that, yes, you need to come out to Brooklyn for a visit, ASAP.

Bogota (Colombian in Park Slope)

Hooray, the weekend is almost here! I'm usually a pretty happy camper during the workweek, but I can't remember the last time I was so happy to see Friday. This has me pondering all manner of weekend-y joys including BRUNCH! To that end, may I present my newest submission for your NYC gf-eating pleasure:

Bogota Latin Bistro! This is my favorite brunch (and dinner, for that matter) spot in Brooklyn. We even had a NYC Celiac Disease Meetup at Bogota recently! They offer gf items including arepas, latin egg dishes, quinoa cakes, and chimichurri. Most of the gf items are not listed on the current menu, so you'll need to ask your server. Bogota is well-known for it's amazing staff - even when they're super busy (as they usually are) the staff are always relaxed and helpful. I'm never made to feel like a pain in the tuchus for requesting details about the gf offerings.

I'll be posting more about Bogota in the near future. If you'd like to get your brunch on there this weekend, drop me a note and I'll send you details on the gf menu items.