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Where to eat in NYC’s hottest borough
Announcing the release of Food Lovers’ Guide to Brooklyn, a book that traces one Brooklyn-based writer’s exploration of restaurants, markets, and food producers (Globe Pequot Press, June 2010). Food and travel writer Sherri Eisenberg visited 700 restaurants and food stores and featured only half of them in this first edition. From the twelve-taco day to…
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Summer has arrived, and so has the book!
On Friday, I did a photo shoot with local photographer Stefano Giovannini at Eton, a fantastic dumpling-and-noodle bar in Carroll Gardens that also serves authentic Hawaiian-style shaved ice. The shoot was for The Brooklyn Paper, so watch for the story next week!
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Classic Table: Joe’s of Avenue U
Check out my post on Tasting Table about one of my favorite Brooklyn institutions, Joe’s of Avenue U, a Sicilian restaurant with a menu full of spectacular seafood.
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No Bones About it
Check out my article on Tasting Table.com today about restaurants in New York City that fry up fish skeletons as crispy treats. The first place I ever sampled this trend? Fatty ‘Cue, right here in BK.
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Da Vine Provisions
Next month, Da Vine Provisions will open in Boerum Hill with local and Pacific Northwest beer and food. Check out my preview of the new shop on Brooklyn Based.
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Crop to Cup
A new coffee house opened in Brooklyn Heights on Tuesday. In some neighborhoods, this would be no biggie. But in sleepy Brooklyn Heights, it’s definite cause to celebrate. Best of all, they’re selling some of the best locally made foods—McClure’s Pickles, Kumquat Cupcakery mini cupcakes, and Early Bird granola. Check out my article on Crop…