Veggie combo plate. [Photographs: Lauren Rothman]  I've long
been a fan of al di la, the Park Slope institution that's
beloved for its hearty, sophisticated Italian dishes. So it was
with interest that I followed the restaurant's team to its
second venture, Bar Corvo, when it opened in my neighborhood
early last year. With its Prospect Heights location now firmly
established in the hearts and mouths of neighbors, the same team
has opened the casual eatery Lincoln Station just around the
corner.  The new restaurant follows the takeout/grocery trend
established by Bklyn Larder: food is ordered by the pound at the
counter up front and served up on metal trays, and shelving at
the left of the expansive storefront displays luxury grocery
items such as imported dates, tins of olive oil, and dried
pasta.  If you're familiar with either of the aforementioned
restaurants, then you'll recognize the food being served at the
new location, which takes common ingredients, cooks them just
right and presents them in unexpect