Survivor: The Brooklyn Restaurant Edition

Will it survive?

That's always the question when a new restaurant opens - especially at notorious "kiss of death" locations. And, it looks like a brave restauranteur is set to test the fates at 311 Henry Street in Brooklyn Heights, right off of Atlantic Avenue. This spot has gone through a few incarnations and has yet to find the ideal tenant. Could that ideal be Tazza?

Well, with a quick glance through Tazza's window, Gothamist spied that the space has certainly been radically revamped and refined, turning a formerly dark dining space into an airy, welcoming bakery/enoteca. But, as they say, the proof is in the pudding. (Or in this case, the coffee, baked goods, artisanal breads, panini and wine.) Gothamist looks forward to Tazza's opening, in the hopes that this one is a "keeper."

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By VittlesVamp in Food on September 29, 2005 11:00 AM

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joy

What in the world does Tazza in Nashville Tenn. have to do with Tazza in Brookyn, NY?

(besides the name...NOTHING....you should check first to see if the two are even remotely related before you post(they are NOT)...I asked the owner.

Now that you know they are not related maybe you'll give it a try..if you do you'll see the food is wonderful and the service is delightful!

Pamela

Tazza in Nashville, Tennessee in the downtown area does not respect their customers. I ordered a fish sandwich w/fries, except that I wanted onion rings instead. They stated that it would be a $1.00 extra, when in fact there is only a $.30 difference in the fries and onion rings. When asked why charge so much for the difference, they responded, "it is an inconvenience to give the customer what they want, so we have to charge for the substitution." Maybe Tazza food is good, but is it worth it to compromise on the service, especially when they don't respect their customers. Tazza did not service me nor did they choose to accommodate me; they were willing to lose me as a customer. That is how much they valued me as a customer.

joy

Went to Tazza tonight and it was excellent. We had the filet mignon with horseradish sandwich and prosciutto di parma on ciabatta. Then we indulged in red velvet cake and a chocolate bundt cake with a chocolate butter cream layer.

Need I say more? I was particularly tempted by a ricotta and fig sandwich but that will have to wait until tomorrow. The service was great...they know their cheeses and wine. The menu all looks delicious and the atmosphere is casually elegant and very approachable. The kind of place you just keep going back to and a great addition to the neighborhood.

dennis

Tazza is a great place in a great neighborhood!

Excellent food and coffee with great service..Try the turkey with fennel bread and cranberry sauce sandwich. It is great!!..Nice little wine bar with a great atmosphere.

MAH

Went to Tazza on Sunday afternoon. Great wine list and very friendly service. The Perfect place to while away a Sunday.

Ashley

We went to Tazza this morning for coffee and croissants--and it's really lovely. Nice zinc bar, great coffee, friendly staff. There are chairs and tables for newspaper reading, laptop work, reading, etc. Hope word gets out.

Donn

well... my first thought is the location on the southeast corner of w23 and 10th ave ... eventhough w23 bet 10-11 aves has become a newly residential area filled with hungry lazy people needing another place to go have dinner or at least order in from ... it is totally cursed and has not found it's savior... ugh! and such an eyesore!... across 10th ave on the westside of 10th... the cursed locations that were very scary rundown taxi driver pitstops have become small trendy and not so inexpensive restaurants that seem to be succeeding... at least they are always busy!