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Chicory, our beloved lunch spot, says goodbye
Josh Guttman | May 13, 2008
It’s a sad week in Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens. Chicory Brooklyn has officially closed its doors. Chicory is the unofficial 2007 winner of Bergen Carroll’s Best Sandwich and I’m heart-broken to see them go. A few years ago, I wandered in and met Gavin, an aspiring young restaurateur and the chef behind Chicory. I was immediately impressed by the creative sandwich combos, which included chicken under a brick (bricken), homemade brisket and bbq-like mixtures of sour kraut, fried onions and bbq sauce. As a vegetarian, I struggled with the beef, pork, chicken possibilities on the sandwices so suggested that they add a vegetarian option like seitan. My suggestion was met with giggles and later dismissed as Gavin told me he was a meat-eater and Chicory was a meat place. I continued my pleas over the next few months though, and eventually, they relented adding seitan to the menu. It later became a best seller. I’ve eaten an average of 1-2 sandwiches per week at Chicory for the past 18 months. My favorite became the Das Kraut, followed by the Dixie, both with seitan on seven grain. Chicory also boasted the best fries in the neighborhood, complete with mayonaise and vinegar. Gavin captured the essence of the neighborhood’s personality and put together a menu that catered to it. The restaurant is now for sale, and I know I join many other neighborhood residents in hoping the new owner recognizes the value of the menu they’ll inherit. As for me, I’ll be in mourning for the rest of the week.
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