Archive for May, 2009
The Patio is Open…
Baci & Abbracci
204 Grand Street (Between Bedford and Driggs Ave)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
http://baciabbracciny.com/
One of my favorite things about my relatively new lifestyle in Williamsburg is that you can hardly spit without hitting a restaurant with a spectacular garden. I, myself would never spit just to find outdoor garden, as it is both ineffective, and unladylike, but [...]
Silly Name, Serious Brunch
Watty & Meg
248 Court Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
www.wattyandmeg.com
A couple Sundays ago I found myself dragging my mom - who loves eating in Brooklyn (and Eating Brooklyn), my dad – who would usually rather be golfing, driving his MG, or napping with his pug, and Kristina – who on a Sunday hates to go anywhere but the diner [...]
Whiskey and Rye
Rye
247 South 1st Street
(between Roebling St & Havemeyer St)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 218-8047
cash only
Remember in your early twenties going to unmarked bars where DJs spun the best eclectic, yet danceable, music? And you felt pretty cool because you were in on one of the city’s best secrets? Well, Rye is kind of like that, but for [...]
Gabbagool??!?
Red Rose
315 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11231
718-625-0963
There was a series of episodes of the Sopranos during one of the middle seasons in which Tony, Paulie, and Christopher go to Italy. One scene, in particular that stands out in my mind is a dinner scene. They’re all gathered around a big restaurant table, and are served something [...]
Eating Sister Sites Get A Re-design
Our sister-sites, Eating Long Island and Eating South Florida have each received a facelift last night, completing the re-design of all three sites. Head on over to them if you’re looking for a new restaurant in either of these markets.
Read moreFriend of the Devil
How? How have other bars not come up with this? Where between the cocktails served in baby bottles and raw fish served on conveyor belts did this idea get passed over? How in 2009, the age of extreme conveniences speckled with moments of pure inability to be by oneself without text messaging, did we…and by [...]
Read moreMy Apartment
Everyone has a “place.” You know, that one restaurant or bar that feels like home, that has the right mix of food, drinks, ambiance, service and je ne sais quoi. (Yeah, what up high school French! Big ups to Mr. Carpenter. But I digress …)
For me and the missus, our apartment away from our apartment is, well, [...]
Meat Me off the L Train
The famed Dumont burger has been known to land in the top 20 on most NYC burger lists, and has crept into many a top ten. Never one to take hype at its word, I decided to see what it’s all about for myself.
Right off the Lorimer L stop, Dumont is somewhat inconspicuous. There is [...]
Did I Speak Too Soon?
Sirens, construction vehicles, and the blogosphere all gave Cobble Hill residents a clear picture of what happened on Court Street the other night – 217, the building next to Joya partially collapsed, and will need to be fully demolished.
The good news is neither Joya, nor any local residents or passerby were damaged or injured. The [...]
French! Without the Attitude
I’ve been eating in this neighborhood for a number of years now. (approximately 9) Many places come and go, but there are a few that hold their integrity, their quality of food and ambiance, service, and menu. One of these places is Robin Des Bois Sherwood Cafe. During my earliest years in the hood I [...]
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