Patti Ann’s channels chef Greg Baxtrom’s childhood memories and love for his mom with a fresh take on Midwestern comfort food classics.
canalize his childhood memories of growing up in the Midwest , Patti Ann’sis Olmsted chef Greg Baxtrom ’s previous Prospect Heights speculation .
The casual restaurant is distinguish after his mother , Patti Ann , a retired schoolteacher , and pay tribute to passed - down family recipes and clock time spent produce up on their syndicate farm in the suburb of Chicago .
This restaurant is the quaternary for Baxtrom in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Prospect Heights , and joins his existing Vanderbilt Avenue batting order of spots like farm - to - table favoriteOlmsted , French - act upon yakitori spotMaison Yaki , and next doorall - day cafe Patti Ann ’s Bakery(previously named Evi ’s Bäckerie ) .
Patti Ann’s|Photo by Noah Fecks
For the menu atPatti Ann ’s , diners can expect Midwestern solace food - exalt dishes upleveled with fine - dining proficiency .
Among the shareable appetiser there ’s the Blooming Onion ; Chips and Goop ( housemade spud chips , Allium cepa dip ) ; and Pig in a Blanket ( braid white potato vine roll , honey table mustard glaze ) . On the light side , there ’s the Lemon Brussels Sprout Caesar salad ( grated parmesan , boquerones ) . Entrees consist of interpretation on homestyle favorites such as the Cherry Ketchup Glazed Duck Meatloaf ; Saltine - Encrusted Cedar Plank Salmon ; and Chicken Fried Country Pork Chop ( topped with mushroom gravy ) . For sweetness , there ’s a rotating fare that includes offering like Seasonal Cobbler and a Root Beer Float .
Helmed by beverage director Andrew Zerrip ( Olmsted , Maison Yaki ) , the drink menu vaunt whimsical cocktails key out after nostalgic school events like the Spring Fling ( tequila , dry sherry , grapefruit , pot ) and Ditch Day ( rummy , banana , lemon , egg white ) , alongside Midwestern brewery - source beer , and natural wine .
The interior of Patti Ann ’s declare oneself a pose - back ambiance in the vivid 70 - seat dining elbow room with hang chalkboards , couch family photos , and a long wooden chef ’s replication built by Baxtrom ’s Church Father , Mike . Along the shelves , sentimental soupcon can be found honoring Patti Ann ’s decades - foresighted primary school teaching life history like orb , maps , and classroom art .
Patti Ann’sis unresolved Wednesday – Sunday from 5 pm–10 pm at 570 Vanderbilt Ave in Brooklyn . Reservations can be made viaResy .
Chicken Fried Country Pork Chop at Patti Ann’s|Photo by Noah Fecks
Chips and Goop at Patti Ann’s|Photo by Noah Fecks
Ditch Day cocktail at Patti Ann’s|Photo by Noah Fecks
Interior at Patti Ann’s|Photo by Noah Fecks
