Entries Tagged as 'brooklyn'

A bit of Brooklyn in Wicker Park

September 15th, 2011 · No Comments

Brooklyn Industries. More on the artists who did this mural.

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Brooklyn by Colm Toibin

June 4th, 2010 · No Comments


finished 06.04.10

I thought I would love this book and splurged and bought it on Amazon, but I just liked it. It’s a good story but I never felt deeply connected to the characters.

Sidenote, Killian Tobin, our good friend, told me that this Irish author’s last name is the Irish spelling of his name. He also told me he heard an interview with Colm Toibin on NPR where he admitted he’s never even been to Brooklyn!

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Blue Marble Ice Cream

August 7th, 2009 · No Comments

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Blue Marble Ice Cream, Boreum Hill, Brooklyn

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Blue Marble Ice Cream, Boreum Hill, Brooklyn

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Butter Pecan Ice Cream :: Blue Marble Ice Cream, Boreum Hill, Brooklyn

Jeannette and Yvan picked came by and rolled us out of Peter Luger’s after our decadent steak lunch. We dropped Dallas off at the hotel, grabbed my luggage and were off. Yvan and Jeannette had not eaten yet, so I just visited with them while they tried some burgers at 5 Napkin, which is only 4 blocks from where I lived in Hell’s Kitchen. It was cool to see the old neighborhood again.

After lunch we went to Jeannette’s newest favorite ice cream shop. It wasn’t exactly nearby, so good thing we had the car so we could drive over to Boerum Hill to check out Blue Marble Ice Cream. We tried a few samples and both decided to get the Butter Pecan. I don’t usually like that flavor the most, but it was really good. Maybe I was channeling Jess. I think that’s one of her favorites and she couldn’t meet up with us, so I had to eat the ice cream for her. Or something.

Like Van Leeuwen’s the day before, Blue Marble’s ice cream is all organic and hormone-free. They source everything they sell and make sure it’s free trade. The containers were all very biodegradable, all that. Van Leeuwen’s, though, had a more elegant feel, if that is even possible for an ice cream truck, whereas Blue Marble’s decor was very rustic and earthy and farm-ish. Cozy. I liked it. And the ice cream was delicous!

After ice cream we hung around Jeannette & Yvan’s condo in Long Island City for a while. Then it was time for me to head to the airport. Short trip, but was good seeing friends. Hope I can go back soon!

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The Best Steak in New York: Peter Luger Steakhouse

August 6th, 2009 · 4 Comments

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Peter Luger’s Menu :: Peter Luger Steakhouse, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Steak Sauce :: Peter Luger Steakhouse, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Steak is served pre-sliced on an inclined plate so that the juices run down.

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German Fried Potatoes :: Peter Luger Steakhouse, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Creamed Spinach :: Peter Luger Steakhouse, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Peter Luger Steakhouse, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Chocolate Coins :: Peter Luger Steakhouse, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

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Dallas checking out all the accolades :: Peter Luger Steakhouse, Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Dallas loves steak, so while in New York I took him to the best steak place around, Peter Luger Steakhouse. I didn’t actually really pay much attention to Peter Luger’s when I lived in New York, but when I was leaving Tien insisted I go and it was awesome. And I’m not the only one who thinks so. For 24 years in a row, Zagat has named Luger’s New York’s No. 1 Steak House. As well, they have a Michelin star rating, and in 2002, Luger’s was named to the James Beard Foundation‘s list of American Classics.

Located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Peter Luger’s has an old-school, German beerhaus decor. The restaurant has been open since 1887, so that makes sense. They serve only the finest USDA PRIME meat. Members of the owner’s family select the sides of beef personally. Then the meat is brought back and dry aged on site.

We went to Peter Luger’s on Sunday afternoon and a lot of people around us were ordering burgers and fries and other more lunch-like things, but we decided not to vary from the standard order: USDA PRIME Porterhouse for two cooked medium rare, creamed spinach for two, and Luger’s special German fried potatoes for two. Dallas also got a beer. I had to have a bloody mary because when we were waiting to check in at the bar area I could see a guy making the mix and it looked delicious.

I remember watching an episode of the Sopranos about 4 or 5 years ago where they tell Christopher that after he’s a “made man” he has to buy them dinners at Peter Luger’s, which was going to be really expensive. I remember commenting to Dallas that I’d been there and we talked about it a bit. I told him someday we’d go there together…. and finally we did.

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Coney Island Cyclone

June 25th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Coney Island Cyclone

Coney Island Cyclone

This was the first time I rode the Cyclone at Coney Island. It was one of the scariest roller coasters I’ve been on, I think. Just because it’s been a while since I’ve been on one and also because the coaster is SO old. It was built in 1927 and is super jolting and crickety. Jeannette & Yvan were in the first car, right in front of me, and Jess decided not to ride. So I was in my own seat, which I don’t recommend. I was getting tossed from side to side like crazy and had bruises to show for it.

Here are Yvan’s photos.

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