Battery Harris

We went out to hang out at Battery Harris. I forget the occasion. Anyway, this place used to be the Williamsburg Loreley. They kept the same cool outdoor patio. Instead of German fare, they had Caribbean foo...

Bait & Hook’s 25 cent Wing Deal

Suzy and Conner were in town and we went out for drinks after work. I was hungry and I saw a sign for 25 cent wings at Bait & Tackle on 14th St and 2nd Ave. Sounds like a really good deal. Turns out they wi...

Larb Ubol – Isan Authentic Thai

Yoshie had a Ramen and Friends lunch at Larb Ubol in Hell's Kitchen. She and Rob like the chef's other restaurants in Queens. I got lost because there were so many Thai restaurants in this area on 9th Ave. I...

Le Barricou’s Duck Confit Hash

I went over to Le Barricou for brunch this past weekend. Ordered the Duck Confit Hash ($15). Some pretty tasty stuff. Best hash browns --fluffy soft potatoes with a crispy exterior. Like a cross between home fr...

Hello Kitty Chocolate Marshmallow

Sam got me a whole bag of these Hello Kitty Chocolate Marshallows from Sunrise Mart. I was like why? I don't eat sweets. He said they were on sale. Three interesting observations: - 6 pieces is one serving ...

Five Leaves Brunch

This time we went to Fives Leaves in Greenpoint early, around 10am. We thought we could beat the brunch rush. Nope. Still crowded. I think it was around a 20 minute wait. We stuck with it. Pretty good brunch...

Iroha Japanese Restaurant

Here was a day I assumed I was going to get VIP to an event. I just assumed I would. I've been getting VIP all summer. Although I didn't get it this time. I was dumbfounded and acted like a little brat. I figur...

Neptune Diner (Newburgh, NY)

We went to go play a wedding party in upstate NY. On the way, we stopped at Neptune Diner in Newburgh. I don't often get a chance to go to diners. I didn't realize they would have beer. Do all diners have beer?...