Moto

Welcome to the circa 1938 world of Moto, a hidden treasure off the Hewes St. stop on the J/M/Z. It's all about the ambiance here. The wild bohemian feel runs along the rusted copper doors to the extension collection of vintage decorations inside this charming little place.

Restaurant: Moto
Rating: ♔♔


I had to throw in this picture below. Note the name of the restaurant written in chalk on the rusted door. I just love the angle from which the shot was taken.

This is the 'moto' - namesake, hanging above the charming joint.

Did I mention the marvelous architecture? The shape of the restaurant space is actually triangular! The red exit sign is a burst of innovation compared to the awful conventional signs, and the clock is another favorite. Normally they have a lady and band playing music on the weekends.

Hear this. German Mac 'n Cheese? A delightful combination, the Aepler Macronnen consists of mac 'n cheese with sauteed onions (almost like sauerkrat) and apple sauce. I was somewhat skeptical at first, but the light sweetness of the apple sauce fared well against the soft and creamy macaroni. It's a bit much for one to handle, but you could always order it for two.

The fresh steamed artichoke was cooked to a soft and tender composition and served with a delicious aioli. Simplicity at its best.

For dessert, the waitress recommended her favorite dessert in the world - the warm date cake served in toffee sauce and fresh cream. Alert: intense sweetness in action. The toffee sauce was decadent (reminded me of the maple butter from Clinton St. Bakery), and oh so sweet. Thankfully, the cream was light and fluffy, which helped to balance the heaviness of the chunky cake. The refreshing mint leaf garnish did wonders to cleansing our palates, as we prepared to take another bite of the candy-coated fortress.


Moto is the perfect date spot -- classy, old school, and filled with cultured hipsters.

Moto
394 Broadway
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 599-6895