October 2009
13 posts
My Love of French Men Worsens..... →
It’s been worsening for a while now, up to the point where one of my bosses has expressed worry that he may walk in one day to a message about me running away with a Frenchie twice my age…
Mmm...Mutton Thursdays →
As much as I love lamb, my only experience with mutton thus far is from watching the Seinfeld mutton episode, until I sought out the Mutton Biryani from the Trini Paki Boys cart, that…
The Missing Brooklyn Cheese Experiment →
Somewhere between Octo-Burlesk and Shacktoberfest, I forgot to talk about the cheese at The Brooklyn Cheese Experiment. So, before I talk about anything else, I have to get this out!
It's Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Time at Dairy Queen →
One of the many benefits of living in New York City is the proximity to pretty much any kind of delicious food that you want. You want bagels and lox? We got it. Pastrami on rye? We got…
Because When I Think of Rice Pudding, I Think of... →
I actually don’t think of much when I think of rice pudding, it’s not one of my favorite desserts. Somewhere in my childhood, the thought of rice as pudding disgusted me; it was only…
Oh so SWEET at the NYWFF →
This year’s SWEET at the New York Wine and Food Festival was scaled back from last year’s event but that didn’t stop the party. If anything, the event was a little bit more manageable…
Summer. Officially Over. →
Today marks the last day of the Big Gay Ice Cream Truck’s season! I stopped by last night to say hello, see what the plan for today is, and have an Affogayto Mexicano.
The…
Fierce and Sweet →
Baked good + good cause = win/win and Fierce and Sweet in Williamsburg is where it’s at this weekend. This Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., at the East River Bar in Williamsburg, 20 bakers will…
It's a Cheese-Dripping Wurst, I Tell You! →
It’s October! Therefore, there are about 3,000 Oktoberfest celebrations going on. But the most important one in my book is Shacktoberfest! AKA my annual wurst orgy with a side of fries….
The Bog is Back! →
Last night Ocean Spray celebrated their 80th cranberry harvest and the 5th one in the bog on Rock Center. Today and Thursday the bog will be back and open to visitors. Learn more about…
Travels with Brownie: Bellini Restaurant, Naples,... →
When we travel seeking out good food is always high on our priority list. And it’s always good to brush up on food phrases in the native language. Such was the case when we…
Last Call for Big Gay Ice Cream Truck!! →
What a season it has been for Doug and Co. of Big Gay Ice Cream Truck! It really does feel like we got the ‘Nilla Wafers and Caramel cone last week, and now it’s time to pack it up for…
Epicurious is Doing More Than Entertaining →
When we found out about the Epicurious Entertains NYC events going on right now, of course we were both excited-Epicurious is one of our go-to sites-but we were also a little, for lack…
September 2009
22 posts
Red Hook for the Win! →
I woke up Saturday morning incredibly groggy-I’d had an awesome time the evening before-but incredibly excited. It was time for the annual Vendy Awards! And for me, it was time to repeat…
A Horchata Head-to-Head!!! →
Horchata is the new in-style flavor of the moment. Horchata is a rice-based drink common in many Spanish-speaking countries, and of course each region has their own variation. The most…
The Leaves are Turning like Bratwursts on a Spit →
Yesterday, I stopped by the Shack not only for a little taste of their Horchata Custard-more on that later-but also to see about the upcoming Shacktoberfest aka the official beginning of…
Germanic Striptease?! I'm There! →
One the highlights of The Brooklyn Cheese Experiment, well besides the cheese and beer parts, was seeing all the upcoming events at The Bell House, and one REALLY caught my attention….
Robot Monkeys, Take Two →
Because you know you didn’t get enough the first time. I know there’s something SUPER important going on in the NYC food scene this Saturday, and yes, I will be at the Vendys for most…
The Bon Appetit Supper Club and Pop Up Cafe is... →
The Bon Appetit Supper Club and Cafe has a new home. The bright, airy new space was open and inviting and when Blondie and I rolled in the door at 1:45ish, we were immediately handed a…
The Thanksgiving Sundae at BGICT →
T-minus less than a week until the Vendys. A Vendys that I will not be able to attend this year. Booo to having to be out of town. Well, if I can’t make the Vendys proper, I’ve decided…
3/5ths of the Boroughs are Edible Now →
Yes, Queens finally got Edible this week, and it made me super excited! Why did it take so long? Queens is filled with great, ethnic food, 95% of it is cheap to boot, and yet we had to…
Get the Swine Blue at Shopsin's →
When Lawman and I returned from Italy our very first food destination back in the motherland was Shopsin’s. For pancakes and eggs. Ain’t no breakfast like a Shopsin’s breakfast especially…
Peter Pan is Not Just About Doughnuts →
I’ve already told you about the greatness that is Peter Pan Bakery’s chocolate doughnut. And I’ll save telling you about their red velvet doughnuts and crullers-my co-workers especially…
Ice Cream Truck Separation Anxiety →
If you follow our twitter, you already know that I’m having intense ice cream truck separation anxiety. As the remaining summer days dwindle down, so do the opportunities to get cones…
My Only Pupusa of the Summer →
My first weekend in Brooklyn was a long one, and that gave me a chance to meet up with Brownie, Lawman, Lil Bobo, and the Dewey Decimator at the DUMBO Brooklyn Flea to shop and…
Fall Foodie Events! →
While I’m not exactly on board with this chilly weather we’ve been having—fall’s imminent arrival marks a the coming of a number of excellent big foodie events in the city. Bon…
Travels with Brownie: Lamb Tacos from the Tijuana... →
Dateline: New Haven, CT, city of my birth. Location: corner of York and Broadway. Discovery: Lamb Tacos. Luscious lamb tacos from the Tijuana Taco Truck… As much as I love lamb I’ve…
I Missed Brownie, So I Ate Whoopie Pie →
I can’t help it; I have weird separation anxieties, and Brownie was just gone for too long. No more of these two week jaunts to Europe, lady! As her Italian visit drew to a close, and I…
The Perfect Start to the Blondie & Brooklyn... →
I’m moved. It was hard. There was an EXTREMELY heavy family heirloom dresser involved. Bez earned every last drop of the case of beer coming her way. And my new roommate went from the…
Travels with Brownie: Eating Sfogliatelle in... →
Neapolitans are passionate about their sfogliatelle. These citrusy ricotta stuffed pastries can be found in the most cafes and pasticcerias throughout the city. While sfogliatelle are…
Travels with Brownie: McDonalds in Italia →
I’ll freely admit that I’m not a McDonalds fan. I’m not a beef eater so the joy of a Big Mac is lost on me. Their French fries are probably my least favorite of all the fast food chains and…
Doughnut, D'oh: DP is Closed for Employee Vacation →
Yesterday Lawman and I enjoyed our first day back in the city wandering around the Lower East side getting some breakfast. Italians aren’t much of a breakfast eating people. They’ll do…
Farewell to the Summer Rock Center Greenmarket →
I’m back from two weeks of glorious eating and sightseeing (and more eating) in the Italian motherland. You can expect lots of posts and photos of my food finds in the coming days, but in…
The Fair's Coming to Brooklyn →
BKLYN YARD has been a very happening spot this summer, but like a lot of places, it’s closing for the winter too. To celebrate the end of Summer 2009, they’ve decided to bring the fair…
The UN of Greenmarkets →
One reason Brownie and I became friends was our mutual willingness to walk to the far reaches of Midtown for some delicious lunch. Very few people in my new work place share this desire….
August 2009
26 posts
More Brooklyn, All the Time →
I have BIG news to share: I am moving to North Brooklyn. This week. Brownie may not even know yet, she’s still in Italy and I haven’t heard a peep from her in a few days. It all happened…
Fluffy Fried Puffs of Dough →
Far East Midtown is severely lacking delicious bakeries. Sure, we’ve got Buttercup, and there’s a Crumbs AND a Magnolia coming, but really? They’re mostly cupcakes. What if I want an…
In Case You Need a Reason to Go to Dinner →
A couple of good dinners are happening in the coming weeks. If anybody would like a date to any of these, I can make myself available. First up, from 6pm to 9pm tomorrow night Hapa…
Travels with Blondie: In Prague, eating Bosnian →
Let’s relive Prague one last time. I ate a lot of dumplings, a lot of sausage, a lot of duck, but of all the meals, two really stuck out. One because it was delicious, the other because it…
2nd Verse, Same as the First →
The Brooklyn Cheese Experiment, and the Vendys aren’t the only exciting events coming up in September. Oh no, we have a nine day celebration of beer is also occurring. That’s right folk,…
Queso-Therapy Escalated →
Late Friday, I got word that the next big Food Experiment had been scheduled, and I am PSYCHED for it. Beer and cheese, these are a few of my favorite things! Sunday, September 13th…
The Best Après Beach Meal →
Last weekend was summer, hope you enjoyed it. I was lucky enough to head out on the Island and get myself to the beach. And Long Islanders know that the best part of a beach day is…
Travels with Blondie: Back to the Mothership →
I’m proud to say that 1/8th of my D.N.A. comes straight from the home of pilsener beer: Plzeň, Czech Republic. How could I travel 4,000 miles and not make a trip out of town to the…
Travels with Blondie: But My Stomach Loved It →
The Czechs are known for their beer, not for their food. It’s not bad, I grew up eating it, but it’s not exactly healthy. It’s fatty, heavy, and relies on the dumpling or knedlicky. Oh,…
Travels with Blondie: My Liver Hates Prague →
Oh, summer vacation, how I adore you so, especially when it includes visiting the Eastern European homeland full of beer. Yes folks, I’m back from Prague where a wonderful time was had by…
The Vendy Noms Are In! →
The Vendy nominees were announced yesterday and one of our fav vendors, Chef Meru of midtown’s Biryani Cart, the 2008 Vendys people’s choice winner, is back in the running… Along…
Accessorize with Donuts with AMC's MadMenYourself... →
For all ya’ll with cable, AMC’s Mad Men returned tonight. I don’t know about you, but my Facebook feed has been littered with friends who’ve “MadMen-ed” themselves. Well, eventually…
Valley Shepherd Creamery Gelato at the Rock Center... →
On our first outing to the Rock Center Greenmarket this year, Blondie and happened upon the Valley Shepherd Creamery stand. Way at the bottom of their extensive daily special signage I…
Pennsylvania Dutch Treats at the Rock Center... →
It’s always exciting to find something new at the Farmers’ Market. This year I’ve been mainly going to the Rock Center Farmers’ Market on Fridays. But the market is up Wednesday through…
Potato Chip Chocolate Dip Cone from Miss Softee... →
Darn it, Zach Brooks. Darn your stupid Midtown Lunch Twitter Tracker and its deliciousness. You introduced me to Miss Softee and two nights ago I finally tracked her down at her…