Pulled Pork & Quesadillas at Pacifico

There are a lot of opinions out there about Pacifico, a Mexicanish place on Pacific St., just off of Smith St. in Boerum Hill (718-935-1294). Even though they removed a few of my favorites dishes from the menu, there are still reasons why I like it there and continue to go.

1. They have a fireplace, and in the dead of winter, there's nothing as cozy as a roaring fire a few feet from where you're sitting.

2. The Margarita's are fantastic and you can get them by the pitcher. Just make sure you're there with some friends...

3. The Pulled Pork Sandwich. I know - it's a little weird since it's a Mexican place, but it's really good. It comes on a nice, soft bun, with cole slaw on top of the messy pork, which is slightly greasy, but really tender, tasty and very delicious. It doesn't taste smoked, but more like it's been simmering all day in a spicy sauce. It also comes with Yucca Fries which I love.


I usually get the Guacamole to start with, mostly because I love Tostones, but also because it's yummy, with chunks of avocado and bits of tomato and onion.



On this particular visit, I shared everything with a friend, so for our second entree we got the Quesadillas with Shredded Yardbird, which is Turkey and Chicken and is quite good. Topped with a bit of guacamole, sour cream and sprinkled cotija cheese, and stuffed with the delicious meat, they were also quite substantial.

Meat & Cheese & Wine at Black Mountain

It's been a while since I've written about anything with meat; either be warned, or be enticed. I went to Black Mountain with a friend to dine on their little plates full of yummy food and drink robust red wine. Black Mountain (415 Union St., @ Hoyt St., 718-522-4340, www.blackmountainwinehouse.com) is a cozy, comfy place that feels like a friend's country house dining room. It's full of wooden tables, the light is low and in the winter, they have a roaring fire going in their fireplace which is a rare treat.

We chose the Winter Salad, a mixture of lettuce, green beans, chick peas and cherry tomatoes, that comes with Potato Salad and Papadum on the side. The dressing was a nice, mustardy vinaigrette, light yet flavorful, and the potato salad was a creamy, tasty surprise.




We also got the Charcuterie Plate, an assortment of cured meats, pate, bread and olives. In addition to slices of crusty french bread were slices of Lard Bread, a local (Carroll Gardens) specialty. The meat was wonderufl, the mustard was strong and the olives was spicy and briney.



It feels kinda fun to eat at Black Mountain. The waitstaff is so friendly and ready to give suggestions should you ask, and there are so many items to choose from, there's something for everyone.


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