I got this awesome friend who lives in Brooklyn. She knows a lot more about food then I do (her grandmother owned a restaurant for a long time)
a conversation between us about two months ago
AF (Awesome Friend) : You know you should check out Relish - the place is amazing - its in Williamsburg but away from all the stupidness.
Me: Yeah sounds cool - I don't know though I suck and will just forget about this place and not go because its in brooklyn
Ok maybe thats not word for word but its pretty close. I finally listened to my smart friend and went (with her on her birthday - yup it took her birthday to get me there). Great place. We sat in the garden and had quality food for pretty cheap. My halibut [**Edit : Scallops!! not halibut - how could I mess that up - so soft - seared - oh well the brain doesn't work sometimes **] was cooked just right and had this sauce - oh that sauce was addictive - slightly burnt butter with garlic, lemon, and ginger. The texture was perfect. I almost asked for a bit more then put my head down and remembered that I was given plenty. The desserts are not to be reckoned with either (and knowing people that work there as my awesome friend does helps the whole matter).
What have we learnt:
1. listen to your awesome friends.
2. Go to relish - I hear brunch is good too.