Blondie and Brownie

My Love of French Men Worsens.....

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:42:30 -0400

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

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:56:45 -0400

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

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:27:58 -0400

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

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:14:23 -0400

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 Pie

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:14:23 -0400

Because When I Think of Rice Pudding, I Think of Pie:

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

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:55:22 -0400

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…

Fierce and Sweet

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:40:39 -0400

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…

Summer. Officially Over.

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:40:39 -0400

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…

It's a Cheese-Dripping Wurst, I Tell You!

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:50:36 -0400

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!

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:13:47 -0400

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, Italy

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:32:51 -0400

Travels with Brownie: Bellini Restaurant, Naples, Italy:

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!!

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:27:42 -0400

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

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:51:10 -0400

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…

Red Hook for the Win!

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:39:46 -0400

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!!!

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:58:11 -0400

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

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:07:00 -0400

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!

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:12:19 -0400

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

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:12:09 -0400

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 Back!

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:38:04 -0400

The Bon Appetit Supper Club and Pop Up Cafe is Back!:

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

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:26:46 -0400

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…