Peperoncino

G was down this weekend, and we had a lovely Sunday afternoon taking a long, long walk from Red Hook to Park Slope. Our mission: to procure a Bandit "Bullet" cab four-pack at Red, White & Bubbly. Unfortunately they were out, but I forsee another walk there in the coming months!

To refuel, we dodged all the brunch crowds and chose Peperoncino. There were only two other parties when we walked in, which could have been a bad sign, but we liked the atmosphere, and we love pizza, so decided to give it a go.

I got the pizza margherita, and G got baked gnocchi, both of which made the grade. And the requisite olive dipping oil and bread gets good marks too, as does the Sangiovese wine we had. Definitely will come back here! G's theory for it being so empty was the location: it's on the end of 5th Ave. near the Atlantic Terminal Mall, away from the hipper, more gentrified area of 5th Ave. It didn't seem so far removed to me, but I think G is right in that the area around the Atlantic Terminal Mall is not exactly a destination.

I don't usually care for dyed carnations, but I thought these looked cute and spring-y on our table.