Amara R.
Yelp
On the Monday of their opening week, a fellow Yelp Elite friend and I made reservations to check out this highly anticipated oyster and wine bar in our neighborhood. I'm happy to say that Selune did not disappoint! Even though it was their first day of service to the public, things seemed to flow pretty smoothly. The space is cozy but without feeling cramped.
We switched from sitting at a table to bar seats in order to take advantage of the $1 happy hour oyster and drink specials. The HH oyster was the Big Rock, which was briny, medium sized, and delicious. Naturally I started with a dozen (there's a half dozen minimum) and later ordered a half dozen more. I wanted to try other varieties, but we focused on charcuterie instead. I can't continue without praising the lemongrass sauce served with the oysters. It was very unique and combined with a dash of ponzu made for a nice topping.
From their charcuterie selection we shared the bresaola, the smoked duck breast, the gruyere, and the Camembert. Love love love! Accompanied by sliced baguette, these were perfect to split between two people. I really enjoyed the smoked duck breast and it paired well with both cheeses. My friend is a big fan of bresaola and was very pleased with what she ordered. On another trip, which is certain to happen very soon, I'd prioritize ordering the scallop carpaccio and the truffle croque monsieur. The chef put a lot of care into the preparation of the scallop dish and I'm very curious to sample the end product myself.
For drinks, I started with the Black Spectrum, their espresso martini. It was light and refreshing, served very cold. I also ordered the BedStuy Spritz and the Ruby Red mocktail...but with gin. I know that defeats the purpose of a mocktail, but it was a top tier decision and I highly recommend doing the same.
Our server, Erica, was so very friendly and helpful as we asked questions about the menu. She was very knowledgeable considering how new the restaurant is, and very attentive. I'm looking forward to bringing friends and family to BedStuy's latest and hopefully becoming a regular face at Selune.