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DateBrooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 852-1572
Bacchus Bistrot a Vins
Category:
French
Neighborhoods: Downtown Brooklyn, Boerum Hill
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 596-7070
Brooklyn Heights Cinema
Category:
Cinema
Neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights
I love it for its calm - there is an easy sense of Sunday afternoon intellectual-ness and independence in the way that it feels removed, not like the faux indie of the IFC center which is what "indie" is with quotes onit. Dont get me wrong they play some great stuff but serenity now in Brooklyn Heights just gives a real sense of neighborhood, something punctuated with a small amount of organic feeling.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 802-1661
Fast and Fresh Deli
Categories:
Mexican,
Delis
Neighborhoods: Downtown Brooklyn, Boerum Hill
I've given out a lot of 4 star reviews lately; is it because I always walk into good places, or I'm just that naive about the places I go to and my incredible positivity just gets the best of every situation I stumble upon.
Saturday lunch time I have several options, one of which is a burrito freshly made at this establishment right here before you hit Atlantic. There's a lot of fresh ingredients and you feel like they take care of what they are making; it takes a little bit and even that makes me feel better about the food. Snacking in the backyard is the best; it's bare bones, with a few tables, some sunlight, etc. You feel not like the hungover owl, but like a renewed squirrel, ready to pounce on the day.
Shut up that made sense...to me.
There's a pretty full menu of Mexican fare here and I can't wait for summer to bring me here again.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 243-0050
Brooklyn Fare
Category:
Grocery
Neighborhoods: Downtown Brooklyn, Boerum Hill
2 Previous Reviews:
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5/11/2009
They now have flank steak, for a decent 7.99 a pound. I'm lovin' it.
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4/23/2009
The reason why I'm a fan of this place so far (it just opened yesterday) is that it's the first nice market in downtown Brooklyn in a while, before my time. It's something that is desperately needed. So, I'm a bit biased in this review.
There will be a Concord Village grocery opening up on Jay and Tillary as well; it's a good location considering the crux of people on the north side of downtown.
While I'm not sure how it will compared to the Key Foods and Trader Joe's, and to a lesser extent, the Pathmark, the Brooklyn Fare is serviceable and the added value being closer to home. It's not quite as big as I expected, but the produce for the most part is fresh (the scallions weren't doing so well) and enticing due to their prices.
With a small section of seafood and some nice hunks of meat (but no flank steak?), for a younger crowd that won't be purchasing an inordinate amount of food, it's a good fit. For families I wouldn't suggest it.
What's nice about it is the pastry section and the prepared foods/deli that are almost to the level of Garden of Eden.
The other thing about this place is that they are supposedly rolling out additions to the place (right now it's certainly operational but it could be beefed up, although it has everything I need).
Visitors get a couple of cards that include 10 dollars off a purchase of 100 dollars or more, a free cup of coffee with a pastry purchase I believe (check that).
All in all, a promising addition to the area that really needed something like this.
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 622-0437
The Sackett
Category:
Bars
Neighborhoods: Park Slope, Gowanus
Is this the place you do a nightcap on a date, maybe with the ass-out hug? It's basically the opposite of Union Hall, and while both are awesome, you'll want to go here to get away from everything. I don't think it's cozy like in a pub atmosphere where you pick up conversations; I think it's cozy in you come to have a drink with yourself, listen to the music, and chill.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 501-1010
Pane E Vino
Category:
Italian
Neighborhood: Cobble Hill
The soup was delicious, the portions are sizable, and the atmosphere was really pleasant. The backyard was enclosed which I'm sure suits the winter months better than the summer, it was pretty toasty. The staff was nothing but smiles and I would definitely come back for another fresh pasta dish.
It's a very relaxed environment; even with a party of 30 next to us, everything just seemed so calm and inviting. It's a huge space so don't worry about bringing the gang.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 488-0040
Roebling Inn
Category:
Pubs
Neighborhood: Brooklyn Heights
Roebling just might steal away some of my time from Last Exit and Floyd. Save one or two small things I really thought this was a nice place to hang your hat. Let me get the small things out of the way first.
The jukebox wasn't my favorite, it just seemed kind of limp and several artists or albums were unnecessarily duplicated. I managed to find a few gems and for irony's sake threw in some DMB (DMB in some broseph bars in the city is already out of place but in Brooklyn? Come on). Anywho, the other thing that bothered me was the party next to us thought the steps separating the plateau of tables was a good place to have a conversation and get in our pathway to the bar complete with snarky looks. Not the bar's fault at all.
The prices are excellent and totally even, every well drink and beer is about 5 bucks and it's not that that is a steal (Buttermilk still has the greatest lineup of "...and is that 4 bucks too OH YES) but it's uniform and it makes the choice about the beer rather than the price.
Anywho, nice 'tenders plus dub pies and nice bar snacks means a good early evening. Dart boards in the back and plenty of space make this a winner.
And the bathroom had an odd smell but it was so bathroomy I was like, somehow this feels right.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Governors Island Brooklyn Ferry
Category:
Public Transportation
You wait in line for half an hour. You see Governor's Island. You think, this boat probably goes slower than molasses and it's a nice little ride.
After getting to Governors, you realize you could have swam faster than it took to get on the boat. It doesn't help that the boat ride is about 20 seconds long. Which is funny to me.
Anywho, it's always a crapshoot as to whether you might get cut off and have to wait 20 minutes for the next boatz. If it's nice weather though, at least you can watch parents yell at kids not to pee in the kiddie pool and receive some free water toward the front.
Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 569-2321
Minibar
Categories:
Wine Bars,
Lounges
Neighborhood: Carroll Gardens
At Minibar, you're sure to get the absolute best of 80s classic rock AND regular eyeliner-enhanced pop, with a dose of sweet bartenders, enough space for 30 people, Pork Slap, PBR, and a nice, compact beer list.
It's not just the space that's small, it's the atmosphere. Everyone is well behaved, but there's still a comfortable energy to it. It literally is the top-notch alternative especially with wonderful albeit very loud bars such as Hanley's and Abilene two blocks away. It's cozy, it's dark, and if you're settled, you might be there for a while. It's the place you go to get away from everyone and enjoy the muted sounds of your own gulps far down Court street and maybe the faint sounds of Dancing in the Dark.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 855-1921
Modell's Sporting Goods
Category:
Sports Wear
Neighborhood: Downtown Brooklyn
This is baseline sporting goods; lots of affordable running sneakers ranging from 30 to 90 bucks or thereabouts, tons of t-shirts, sports shorts, and a whole mess o' Yankees caps. Mo's knows what the priorities are.
I'm sorry I'm getting distracted. I'm watching 30 Rock right now and am L-O-thefuck-L'ing.
"I got a personalized vibration for each chick I put it to" - Dennis.
Anywho, I just bought a pair of Nike running sneakers. And it wasn't a mad house. Which is weird; such a nice store right in the middle of the mall you'd think it would be more populated with patrons of the goods.
"...homeless man cooking a hot pocket on the third rail of the G TRAIN"
Modell's, you will always be there on a Sunday morning when I need you most, which is rare but completely necessary because where else can I be super-casual?
The Shake It thing is pretty awesome.
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