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Tucked beneath the raised platform of the the
JMZ, just under the second stop in Brooklyn, lies
Moto. This bohemian 1930's-inspired French cafe is frequented mostly by hipsters and artists, indulging in its vintage ambiance and inexpensive dishes that are out-of-this-world!
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I'm usually leery about the no sign on the door establishments that cater to the
asymmetrically trimmed, black Converse wearing crowd, but this surprising little gem transcends the stereotypes.
A friend and I indulged in a very tasty
Portuguese wine which was on special and then had a few small dishes. We ordered the marinated mushrooms, the
manchego with pear, and a lentil dish. All delicious and inexpensive. To end the meal, I ordered the creme
brulee. I believe that you can tell a lot about a place just from their creme
brulee.
Moto's portends a generous, warm atmosphere, not foreign to discussions about art and literature.
Not to mention there was a GOOD live jazz band playing and a horseshoe-shaped bar and a beautiful retro bathroom with a triangular mirror in the corner!
I was hesitant about posting about this restaurant. Why? Because it's my new favorite and I can sometimes be
stingy with wonderful little secrets.