(Photo: Dawn Hoffman) Gorge on this: Chicken Biscuit Outta pocket: $5.50 Go here: Pies n’ Thighs | 166 S 4th Street, Williamsburg Why: There’s so much more to Pies n’Thighs’s chicken biscuit then its simplistic name suggests - a juicy, breaded chicken cutlet is smothered in hot sauce and honey butter then sandwiched between a…
Gorge on this: Blossom Roll Outta pocket: $10 Go here: Yamato | 168 Seventh Ave, Park Slope Why: Oftentimes sushi rolls that contain more than three major ingredients don't completely work; there's just too much happening. The Blossom Roll, however, is one gigantic exception. The filling features a hunk of shrimp enclosed by buttery tempura batter, a cube…
(Photo: via New Vista Wallpaper) Attention locally minded Brooklyners that are spending this Thanksgiving in the city – Local Roots NYC has joined up with several New York state farms to create a Pop-Up Thanksgiving CSA. The CSA, which is open to everyone, is offering half (feeds 4 to 6 people) and full (feeds 8 to 10 people)…
Calling all food entrepreneurs. Break out the aprons, spatulas and serious cooking skills because The Food Network - home to Alton Brown and Paula Dean - is casting for a new series. If you have little to no prior professional cooking experience, but have left your previous career to open a food-related business, then the Food Network wants you! In order to…
(Photo: via beaucoupbrooklyn.blogspot.com) Brownstoner has confirmed that the team behind Park Slope’s beloved Al Di La is opening a second restaurant in Crown Heights. The owners will be taking over the space that currently houses Teddy’s Restaurant at 791 Washington Avenue. The 36-seat restaurant (with an additional 38 seats outdoors) will be serving soups, salads, and pastas at prices…
Eat This: French Toast Bagel Outta pocket: $3.10 Go Here: The Bagel Store | 247 Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg or 754 Metropolitan Ave, Willamsburg Why: While it may be a bit heavy for daily consumption, The Bagel Store’s French toast bagel is ideal on those mornings when you need a little extra nourishment. The bagel itself is a fairly accurate…