Archive for February, 2009
Life on a Chain
For foodies, “chain” is the five-letter word that’s really a four-letter word — and for good reason. After all, why would anyone choose a cardboard-tasting Domino’s Pizza when they could grab a fresh, handmade pie from their longstanding neighborhood pizzeria? Or eat a lightweight, meatless Subway sub when there’s always the corner deli, doling out [...]
Read moreOld School Italian
One would normally figure that in Brooklyn, the quest for authentic old-school Italian American food would be fairly easy. Perhaps this was true at one time (and even still in Bayridge), but in the trendier, hip neighborhoods (like in Cobble Hill) they’re becoming harder to find.
One of the remaining gems of yore is Sam’s Restaurant [...]
The ‘Qoo’ Kid in Town
Qoo Robata (’qoo’ literally means ‘cool kid’ in Japanese) is the newest eatery to slide into the ‘Burg without much fanfare, but let me assure you this isn’t just another sushi joint.
Read moreA Shameless Promotion Before Getting Back to Business
I recently returned from a trip to the UK and Ireland during which time I ate at various venues, many of which were quite good. Since this is a site about Brooklyn, and not about the UK and Ireland I may, if the feeling and slew of free time hits me post some of my [...]
Read moreDallas Jones Bar-B-Q comes to Atlantic Avenue
Dallas Jones Bar-B-Q has landed in Brooklyn.
The Barbeque joint, which has been in Greenwich Village since 1984, has now expanded to Brooklyn Heights (it’s on Atlantic Avenue, between Henry Street and Hicks Street). As someone who moved to Brooklyn from the BBQ capital of the world (Memphis), I can’t wait to try it!
Miranda-licious
Miranda restaurant is only slightly off the thoroughly beaten path of Bedford Ave, but it offers all the coziness and calm of a Gramercy bistro. Blending Italian and Latin American cuisines, the year-old Miranda is a tantalizing treat for the senses and a model for gracious service, even if a little unnerving for a wary Williamsburger [...]
Read moreWho Wants That Honey?
No, I’m not talking about a Smashing Pumpkins song (though “Cherub Rock” was a great tune). I’m talking about Ted & Honey, home to the greatest scone I have ever eaten.
Located just south of Cobble Hill Park on Clinton Street, Ted & Honey is the kind of place a person can walk by half a [...]
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Enjoying Corner Burger in Park Slope
One corner with three possibilities.
Thai Sky, brooklyn bread and Corner Burger (all on the corner of 6th Street and 5th ave.) were all vying for my attention tonight as I wandered from block to block in search of the right meal. After much consideration, I decided that I would play it safe and have one of [...]
Battle of the Bagels
People who live outside of New York just don’t understand the bagel. The bagel, in all its glory, may be the most amazing bread product known to man. (Hyperbole, you say? Nonsense! What other bread works equally well with cold cuts, cream cheese or butter and is in the shape of a donut?) I grew [...]
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