Sal & Wilson's: Bringing Modern Cantonese American Cuisine to Brooklyn

A New Culinary Venture in Carroll Gardens

• 🍽️ Sal & Wilson's is a new Chinese restaurant that opened in December in Brooklyn's Carroll Gardens, a neighborhood traditionally known for its Italian-American roots.
• 💡 The restaurant aims to offer modern Cantonese American food, blending traditional flavors with contemporary culinary approaches.

The Partnership Behind Sal & Wilson's

• 🤝 The venture pairs Sal Lamboglia, an established restaurateur with multiple successful Italian eateries in the neighborhood, and Wilson Tang, a New York City Chinatown restaurateur known for Namwa and Cha Tang.
• 🧠 Lamboglia, despite his Italian background, was inspired to open a Chinese American restaurant in Carroll Gardens, a concept that initially surprised locals.
• 👨‍🍳 Tang, a "Manhattan kid" and "Chinatown kid," brought his extensive experience in Cantonese cuisine to the partnership, expanding his reach to Brooklyn.

A Taste of Nostalgic Cantonese American Cuisine

• 🥢 The menu features elevated takes on classic Chinese American dishes, moving away from the typical takeout experience towards a more refined dining atmosphere.
• 🥟 Highlights include a cucumber salad with soy sauce, cilantro, and chili, wonton chips with house dipping sauce, and updated versions of egg rolls using a Tang family recipe.
• 🍜 Dim sum offerings, such as dumplings and pot stickers, are served fresh from the steamer, embodying the authentic way they should be prepared.

Bridging Cultures Through Food

• 🌉 Both Lamboglia and Tang come from immigrant families deeply rooted in the restaurant industry, sharing similar upbringings despite their different backgrounds.
• 🥘 Popular entrées include branzino pan-seared in black bean sauce and fried rice, alongside unique creations like a sesame chicken cutlet with a brown sauce, blending Brooklyn American Chinese style with Cantonese influences.
• ✨ The restaurant is seen as a way to bridge cultures, creating a unique New York, Brooklyn experience that celebrates Cantonese American cuisine.