Friday, January 30, 2009

Hood Happenings

- Reginella's on Atlantic is now open. From, the owners of Savoia, the new restaurant is already creating word of mouth from their hot dog and french fry pizza (info and pic via Serious Eats). Really not rushing in for that one...

- Nunu Chocolates, often seen at the BK Flea, is opening an outpost on Atlantic Ave. (via Brownstoner via Gothamist).

- Confirmed- Atomic Wings will be taking over the spot left vacant by the Boerum Hill Food Company on Smith Street (via interview on WNYC with previous owners).

- New food options coming to the DUMBO Flea market, see here (via Eater).

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this NYT article somehow makes me love Obama even more...

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Wednesday, January 28, 2009

on another movie tip, beginning feb 1, TCM will be airing 31 days of oscar - the films will be uncut and commercial free. my DVR is about to get really full! the full schedule is here.

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i already know where i will be march 7th. BAM in Fort Greene is hosting a weekend long series called "Focus on IFC Films" where they will host sneak peeks of some of IFC's recently acquired films. I have already bought tix for La Belle Personne, Summer Hours and Voy A Explotar. Full line up here.

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I am not the biggest donut fan but well, these are pretty cute. Krispy Kreme hearts now available! (via Grub Street)

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Monday, January 26, 2009

i have a girl crush on zooey (but i could do without the trailer voiceover).

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I tried a few new restaurants this weekend, all to varying degrees of success. The highest on my list is the new outpost of Caracas in Williamsburg, which opened in Dec. Really reasonably priced, extremely delicious Venezulan food. I can't wait to go back and for the time being it is byob. I was also was so very kindly taken to check out brunch at Boqueria Soho. The food was decent, not sure if it would be my first choice for brunch but the cafe con leche was great (I had two and I barely drink coffee normally). Finally, I went to Clover Club for brunch after some reccommendations from friends but I was pretty disappointed. There wasn't a ton of choices and all the food was pretty heavy for brunch.

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Sunday, January 25, 2009

i love you more than ____________________

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James Jean - now showing at Jonathan Levine Gallery in nyc


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You said "'aint this just like the present
To be showing up like this"
As a moon waned to crescent
We started to kiss

And I said I know it well

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies

Highly recommend this easy and delicious recipe!

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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Alan Harding's Divorce Publicized

In an head scratching turn, Brooklyn restaurateur, Alan Harding opens up to the NY Times about his recent divorce.

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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

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Monday, January 19, 2009

Hood Updates

Alan Harding relayed to a friend that Patois will take over a spot across the street. I am thinking probably the spot where the Rosemary Restaurant was especially since there is construction happening now.

The Frankies Empire is outlined in the current issue of NY Mag.

The sausage parlour, Grindhaus that is coming to Red Hook has a blog.

A deli will be coming to one of the open spaces under The Smith on Smith and Atlantic (the other will be a daycare).

The Calexico sign is up (via A Brooklyn Life) - I cannot wait for it to open.

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Really charming video, thanks JA!


Fifty People, One Question: Brooklyn from Crush + Lovely on Vimeo.

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Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Polaroids

I love me a polaroid photo so two things are here that help my cause (now that polaroid film is no longer sold).

1- Poladroid - This really great, free program that makes your digital photos into polaroids. Way fun and easy! And it connects right to flickr.

2- Polaroid Pogo - This new camera lets you take digital photos that can be printed out immediately from the camera. All you need is to load the mini paper. It's available in Japan no and will be available in the US in Spring 2009.

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Three Songs on Repeat

I can't stop listening to the new Animal Collective album, Merriweather Post Pavilion as a whole and different tracks keep catching my ear but right now, I am stuck on 'My Girls.' Sadly, their NY Bowery show is beyond sold out :(


Grouper - Heavy Water - <3 <3 <3




To say I was obsessed with Bon Iver's For Emma, Forever Ago might be a wee bit of an understatement so to bring us into the New Year, Bon Iver has released a 4-song EP called Blood Bank and the title track is absolutely lovely.


I just got the new Handsome Furs and the new Andrew Bird but have not listened to those yet. And I am looking forward to the new Elvis Perkins album especially after listening to a few new tracks on his website.

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Any reason to look at Ryan Goslings photos... http://fuckyeahryangosling.tumblr.com/

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Friday, January 2, 2009

Grilled Cheese Not To Be Missed

When I was back home visiting my family in Michigan, I went to eat at Cafe Muse in Royal Oak. I had to try the grilled cheese since it was voted the best grilled cheese by both Esquire Magazine and The Oprah Show. And they were right, it was delicious. Filled with 3 cheeses, basil, tomato and HONEY, here is the recipe. I will definitely be trying to replicate this at home.

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Thursday, January 1, 2009

2009 is full of endless possibilities. Happy New Year.

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