Stir It Up
(718) 643-3716
514 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn,
NY
11217
40.6856
-73.9819
Neighborhood: Boerum Hill
What People Are Saying About Stir It Up
The Editor
Justin Hartung
Citysearch
The Scene
Tucked away on a quiet block of Atlantic Avenue between BAM and Boerum Hill, this convivial, intimate Caribbean restaurant has slowly captured a devout local fan base. Plants fill the front window, and the bright greens and oranges of the paint scheme reflect the birds of paradise sitting in the back. Funky paintings of tropical settings line the walls, and the homegrown charm extends to the waitstaff, who cheerfully point diners toward menu favorites.
The Food
The generous plates of Jamaican cuisine burst with flavor and fresh ingredients, embodying the very essence of comfort food. Fish cakes come heavily fried, but somehow manage a sea-breeze lightness. Supple curry goat hits just the right sweet notes, while whole escoveitch snapper plays a hint of heat off of creamy white flesh. For mind-melting fire, spicy spinach and meaty jerk chicken wings get the job done. Silky sweet potato pie eases taste buds back to neutral.
User Reviews
silveragsh
December 03, 2007
If you are looking for authentic Caribbean eats Stir It Up is just the place. The atmosphere is warm and not pretentious, the staff is kind and attentive but most importantly the food is good down-home Caribbean cooking. Eating there took me back to many a happy Sunday in my Grandmother's kitchen in Jamaica. It's not greasy or overdone- just right.
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Know Before You Go:
The escoveitch fish takes a little longer to cook, so ask them to bring dishes like jerk chicken out when they're ready--rather than all together--to ensure hot-enough temperatures.
What to Drink:
Cool your throat with well-spiced ginger beer and sorrel punch, or bring something stronger from nearby wine shop, Ace Liquor.
