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There’s a ledge in McCarren Park that’s my favorite spot in the entire city. You might have walked past it hundreds of times and never noticed its magic. The black paint is chipped, cement dented, it’s partially blocked by a bike rack, but it’s the perfect depth to sit crosslegged, basking in the sun in the mid-afternoon when the regular benches are soaked in shade … Continue reading Frankel’s Deli
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In the blink of an eye, fall has arrived – and what a difference a week makes. Last Sunday my dad and sister arrived home with bright red faces after baking in the unforgiving sun at the Giants game – this week, my dad and I donned sweatshirts and jackets. The brisk weather inspired a desire to braise something low and slow allowing the intoxicating … Continue reading Garlicky Braised Short Ribs over Garlic Mashed Potatoes
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My unhealthy obsession with mayonnaise is scoffed at 11 out of 12 months of the year. Only French bistros provide refuge during the other 11 offering my beloved condiment alongside fries without me asking. But in August, oh in August, something magical happens. You see, August is also known as “heirloom season.” That wonderful month when oddly shaped and luxuriously colored tomatoes sprinkle the farmer’s … Continue reading An Ode to Heirloom and Mayo Toast
I love fried fish tacos. The crunchiness from the beer batter, the subtle whitefish inside, a crisp slaw on top, some kind of creamy binding keeping everything together in a fresh corn tortilla. Finding these delicacies, and especially finding one that knocks it out of the park is surprisingly difficult. A lot of fast-casual Mexican restaurants don’t serve fish tacos, or if they do, it’s a grilled … Continue reading Bar Bruno
Habana, ooh na-na. While I know that’s not the actually words, the song was stuck in my head as a enjoyed the best Cuban sandwich New York City has to offer. At Habana to Go BK, one of the five iterations of the Habana brand in the city (they also have locations in Tokyo, Malibu and New Orleans), good vibes run throughout. The brightly decorated … Continue reading Habana To-Go BK
Snag a seat at the bar, order one dozen oysters during happy hour, and select one of the highly curated cocktails, perhaps the Fog Upon the Light of Day – a twist on a vodka martini with smoked salt and manzanilla sherry. Or maybe you’re in the mood for Quicksilver Dreams featuring three different uses of pineapple (rum, gum, and shrub). Or maybe you’d just … Continue reading Grand Army
Experience your own little version of wonderland tucked away on the South Side of Bedford in Williamsburg. Rabbithole, complete with hidden homages’ to the book Alice In Wonderland, serves delightful brunch with a hospitable wait staff in their charming back garden. I stumbled upon Rabbithole by accident, almost in an Alice like sense, seeking the perfect spot for a light meal, outside on a gorgeous … Continue reading The Rabbithole
A visit to the gorgeous Brooklyn Museum of Art prompted a food adventure in the unexplored neighborhood of Crown Heights. As my Dad reminisced about spending Sundays as a 10-year-old boy exploring the exhibits, I decided to find a restaurant with a similar lengthy history. Tom’s Restaurant (not to be confused with the famous Seinfeld spot of the same name) has been an institution since … Continue reading Tom’s Restaurant
When Manhattanites venture to Brooklyn, they tend to think of Williamsburg, Dumbo for Smoragasburg and the Barclay’s Center. Rarely do we explore the lesser known neighborhoods, despite the great restaurants and beautiful parks. I admit, I am typically one who sticks to the traditional areas. So when my friend was having a going away party in Fort Greene, I took advantage of the situation as … Continue reading The General Greene
It’s the sauce. The red sauce, either medium or spicy, lures crowds to Randazzo’s Clam Bar, a Sheepshead Bay favorite. Top food critics, including The New York Times’ Pete Wells travel just for a taste of the good stuff. Fresh seafood smothered in the sauce. Don’t be fooled by the neon lobster holding the name “Randazzo’s” pinched between its claws. The bright lights make the restaurant look more … Continue reading Randazzo’s Clam Bar
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