THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Fogon

THIS RESTAURANT IS CLOSED Fogon Restaurant Review:

At Fogón, you'll feel like you're discovering a true neighborhood gem. Architect Michael Brennan transformed the stark, tiny room into a cozy respite with rust-hued faux ostrich banquettes and soft wheat walls. The wood-fired fogón---a behemoth rotisserie imported from Sicily---gives the restaurant its name. Chef Gil Milan dishes out California cuisine with Latin leanings. The classic chile relleno is a tender Anaheim chile stuffed with three cheeses and served with sofrito sauce. Even something as simple as a wedge of iceberg lettuce rises above the ordinary with hunks of fresh Maytag blue cheese and house-made garlic-buttermilk dressing. Maryland crab cakes are crisp outside while inside a mixture of fresh crab, onions, bell peppers and pimentos remains moist. The famous oven comes into play for the crisp-skinned juicy chicken and, on Friday and Saturday nights, Milan offers slow-roasted prime rib with two sides for under $25. (Tip: ask for the sauce on the side.)