Neighborhood Eats: Walter's in Fort Greene, Brooklyn
FORT GREENE, New York -- Danny Minch sounds a little bit like a mensch inviting you into his neighborhood spot right on the corner across from Fort Green Park.
It's called Walter's, named for his late and lovable bulldog. He's on the wall of Walters along with other more famous ones.
The restaurant serves up a mostly American menu. Burgers, salads, sandwiches and omelets for lunch. For dinner you'll find linguini with clams and chorizo, pork fritters made with duck fat and a spicy Fisherman's Stew.
CIPPINO (FISHERMAN'S STEW) FROM WALTER'S
Sweat leek, onion, celery, fennel, garlic, and jalapeno in Olive Oil. Deglaze with White Wine. Add herbs and spices. Add tomatoes. Add lobster stock, simmer 30 mins. Adjust salt and pepper.
Once the sauce is ready, add shrimp (peeled and deveined, I like to leave the tails on), mussels (and/or clams), and crab meat. Start to bring the stew to a simmer and add fresh chopped parsley and chili flakes to desired spiciness. Once the shrimp are cooked and the mussels have opened portion into bowls and garnish with olive oil and chopped parsley; serve with grilled sourdough on the side for dipping.
