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12th Street Grocery: Mystery Meat Sandwich
The term mystery meat only has a negative connotation, evoking perhaps to American readers the sketchy stuff used in certain fast food chain tacos or perhaps school cafeteria meatloaf. I have here though, one positive spin on that term. One of the classic things to get for New Yorkers on the go are bacon, egg […]
New York City Mayoral Election: It All Comes Down to Cupcakes
Congratulations to soon to be Mayor Bill De Blasio of New York City. Yesterday the city had it’s election and overwhelmingly voted for the democratic candidate – the first in 20 years. I always found voting to be a fun activity. There is an excitement in the air, particularly when an incumbent is leaving office, […]
A Good Cake Is Hard to Find (in Manhattan)
Cupcakes! Cupcakes! All I see are cupcakes! An old friend of mine and his fiance flew up all the way from Tennesee to elope in New York. After 8 years it was wonderful to catch up and finally meet his better half. Yesterday we met up at the NY Marriage Bureau located on Worth and […]
Hot Cross Buns: Leske’s Bakery and Boulangerie Lopez
Hot cross buns are one of the most popular baked goods associated with Easter. The buns generally look like slider rolls but bear a cross of frosting on top symbolizing the crucifixion. Depending on the bakery they’ll contain raisins or other dried fruit inside and the dough is sometimes made with cinnamon. Other times, there […]
Food Reviews: Milan’s Bryndzova Natierka (Sheep Milk Cheese Spread)
I was a little sheepish (heehee) about checking out this item because I expected it to be smelly like a goat cheese. The only cheeses I’ve tried and enjoyed were dairy based and the occasional substitute like soy based Daiya. I was only willing to give it a try for two reasons: -The name is […]
Sweet Treasures, South Slope Bakery: Doughnuts
I love donuts. They’re one of the ways Homer Simpson and I see eye to eye. I was previously a Dunkin Donuts guy, then a 7-11 guy because of their 2/$1 priced glazed. Now there is a relatively new player in South Park Slope called Sweet Treasures. I wrote about these guys a little while […]
Greenwood Park Opening June 28, 2012
The long awaited Greenwood Heights/Park Slope Beer Garden located at 555 7th Avenue @19th (next to Greenwood Cemetary) will finally be opening tomorrow, June 28th. Stay Tuned for updates.
Jubilat Provisions in Brooklyn: Go for the smoked meats, stay for the puffed corn
My favorite place for kielbasy in the area is called Jubilat Provisions located on 608 5th Avenue @ 17th St in Brooklyn. If you keep your eyes peeled in addition to the selection of smoked meats, cold cuts, mustards, and pickles you’ll occasionally spot some interesting snack items. My interest in trying new foods has […]
7th Avenue Street Festival: the Aftermath
We stepped out on Sunday with the intention of a pleasant walk outside. We happily stumbled on the 7th Avenue Street festival while in route to Prospect Park. There are three things I love about street festivals: live music along the way, sangria sold by vendors and the random things stands have for sale. For […]
Sweet Treasures Bakery in South Park Slope
Sweet Treasures Bakery is a welcome addition to South Park Slope. They’re located on 5th avenue between 16th and Prospect Avenue. I was sad when the predecessor, 3 Star closed . The cynic in me was expecting some high end crappy eatery. I was elated to see another, equally unpretentious bakery in its place. These […]
