dine in brooklyn picks - luz, fort greene

my next dine in brooklyn pick was luz in fort greene.

luz:

appetizers: scallops with some fancy sauces; filet mignon skewers entrees: fish with couscous; rib-eye steak dessert: chocolate bread pudding: flan

the scallops were light and perfectly grilled, accompanied by a couple of sauces, they were the perfect dish to awaken my palate. the filet skewers were hearty and nicely grilled. granted, grilling a thin slice of filet is overkill for such a delicate cut of meat, but... i ate every last bit.
the fish was chilean sea bass, a darling of the restaurant industry, to the detriment of the fish itself (currently on the list of fish that consumers should avoid because of over-fishing, but that's beside the point). the fish itself lived up to its reputation with a mild flavor and firm flesh, though a little oily for my tastes. accompanied by israeli couscous (which itself resembles roe), the dish was very satisfying. the rib eye steak was nicely prepared, though a little thin for my tastes, and very flavorful. accompanied by a celery root mash, the dish was substantial and hearty.

the bread pudding was decadent and rich, and seemed more like a warm chocolate cake than a bread pudding. being a fan of creme brulee, the flan did not fail to please (though my date was underwhelmed). many flans i've had in the past are too egg-y, but this one was creamy without being heavy, and not a hint of egginess. all in all, i would definitely return to luz and recommend it to any of my friends. their standard menu is right up my alley and full of shareable, thoughtfully-prepared standards, with a modern twist.