Each March Brooklyn answers New York City Restaurant week with Dine In Brooklyn. A number of restaurants across the borough offer a three-course prix fix a lunch and dinner, and various specials at brunch. Eager to take advantage of the occasion we reached out to our friends Jason and Jackie to join us (Jason was one of Jared's co-workers from his Lounge Lizard days). We had a great meal, and a fun time visiting, with LOTS of laughs.

The four of us headed to Soigné Restaurant and Wine Bar in South Park Slope at 6th Avenue and 12th Street. Their Dine In Brooklyn Menu had a nice variety of options, and between the four of us we ordered everything. I started with Warm Potato Soup, moved to Hudson Valley Duck Breast for dinner, and finished my meal with Valrhona Chocolate Bread Pudding. The soup was excellent; it was creamy with a nice amount of potato chunks, bacon, and chives, and topped with some baked cheese bites. The duck breast was very tender, and served with sautéed greens, turnips, a roasted pear, and cornbread. All of the components were good, but the turnips needed a few more minutes to roast, and the whole plate could have used a sauce to kick it up a notch. In my opinion the bread pudding had just the right amount of chocolate. I love a chocolate dessert, but hate when it is very, very chocolaty. The caramel cream was a nice addition too. Jared started with the Simple Composed Salad, moved to the Barely Seared Scallops, and finished with the Ricotta Cheesecake. He gave his meal one thumb up. And, seeing as we were at a wine bar, we shared a bottle - not a couple like Jared suggested - of 2011 Hob Nob Pinot Noir, from France. I'm not a huge red wine lover but it was light and smooth and easy to drink.

If you are looking for a great, relaxed meal (the space is small but not crowded, and the decor is simple yet stylish) and quality service in South Park Slope, definitely try Soigné Restaurant and Wine Bar.