there's a ton of the twist, but we're fresh out of shout

above the b.q.e. along the western edge of brooklyn heights, there's a place called the promenade (great sunset spot). if you follow it north to dumbo on a warm summer day you might find a flea market hiding under the bridges, or a very long line for pizza, or a farmers market, or an organic beef hot dog dressed up like bánh mì... but this is not where i had a hot dog in brooklyn this past friday, nope. that was in park slope, on bergen at "bark." i'm mentioning it here on the internet because while my dog/fries/glass of six point sweet action was good and all, i'm just trying to remind myself to go back and read that breakfast menu that i caught out of the corner of my eye.

skipping what happened between 7:30pm dinner and some 1:30am hours of operation confusion at momofuku's milk bar, dessert plan b happened on 14th street, well on the sidewalk, freshly deep fried, with powdered sugar on top for 2.50. it was all smiles.

led zeppole
328 E 14th St
New York, NY 10003

saturday:

morning means coffee. it would have been a very long walk to gorilla, and an even longer walk to grumpy, there was some stumptown nearby, but we have that in philly. so the skate shop/coffee window with "mud" got my money, and i liked it. next time around i'm gonna track down a cafe with intelligentsia. not for any real reason, just a brief comment from mike and it's at the top of my caffeine to do list.

now some pictures of food:

clean slate (hummus, quinoa, pickles, yogurt, naan)

saltie
378 metropolitan ave
brooklyn, ny 11211

smoked meat hash (brisket, potatoes, onions, fried egg)

mile end
97A hoyt st
brooklyn, ny 11217

both highly recommended. i dare you to look them up on yelp.

a (french) toast to mr. erace

this innocent twitpic led me to a brunch that impressed the natives.

frankie's 457

on my way home(r)

i heard the siren song


the 3 quart bottle of corsendonk tried to flirt with me, but i escaped with 750 milliliters of rodenbach grand cru for 9 bucks (smiley face).


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did i mention the full suit of armor?

this is one smart wine bottle

it knows where to find crazy cheap good beer

yesterday i found monk's flemish sour for 2.49 in these magical refrigerators.

3161 quakerbridge road
mercerville, nj 08619

just dessert

i was trying to think of the perfect place to take sharon for something sweet... and then i did. peter would probably rather serve you a full meal, but those little tables in front were made for a quick pop in for pastry and port.

bad press vs. good deals

some people don’t like kong, but the thursday dumpling thing is kinda sorta pretty awesome, and last night ross said something about an express lunch.

amuse-bouche

click here for a taste

playing parisian at parc

pastis: pour par preference
227 s 18th st

you know, the guy with the handlebar moustache that works at noble too

apo(thecary) has a special sunday drink menu concocted by the talented mr. christian r. gaal

102 s 13th

when life gives you suburbs, make chain restaurants

the cherry hill mall is in the process of making its pants a little fancier. for some reason i was there and ate food at a place called seasons 52. now i’m not advocating, but here are some cell phone pics and and a little info:
-they serve reeeallly loooong flat bread.
-the salad comes in tubes
-the wine list is extensive, with lots of “by the glass” options
-dessert comes in shot glasses (2.50$ a pop)

keeping taps on varga

i knew about the growlers before i walked in the door, but the victory brewing company root beer on draught was a surprise.

hidden lounge

sneak past the kitchen the next time you visit raw.

use your words

new born noble really knows how to write a beer/wine/cheese list. each item is annotated with a tantalizing string of descriptors.

brunch heads up

regular menu plus specials
this week the chalkboard inside read:
soup - chilled beet
burger - asiago, mushroom, bacon
grilled cheese - brie, arugula, strawberry thyme preserves
omelet - spinach, tomato, goat cheese
baked egg - bbq pulled pork and black beans
french toast - caramelized apples and a side of cheese grits

just off the beaten path (kelly drive)

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it's fun to bike there

eating tacos and reading the draft list at cantina 2

1. it’s stoudt’s mai bock time again!
2. where do i sign the petition to bring back the tuna/coconut ceviche?

beer week note

um... deep fried tastykakes.

i've been told there will be pool playing nude guys and brunch

the midwives collective is closing the “i found love” show saturday with, food, drinks, and found films
12-5 open gallery, 1-3 program

new art space between 4th and 5th

i walked by one of those rent free galleries on south street last night. the sign said “saint march”. what do you say to mom’s and some art on sunday the 15th (opening day)?

blah blah blah free digital jukebox blah blah blah

lots of words, only three stuck.