Restaurants – Page 6

CRONUT!!!

February 22, 2014February 22, 2014 by Brightgirl, posted in Brunch, Desserts, Restaurants, Snacks

I wasn’t originally going to write about it but I got a lot of questions about it. I tried to go one evening after work, it was sold out. They have other pastries and great looking treats, my quest was for the Cronut. My relationship is transitioning and it’s making me feel very sad. To cheer myself up one morning I hopped off the train at Spring Street and joined the line for the Cronut. I was going to be at work early had I not made this detour. I’m calculating I have about forty minutes to get it and get to work. Ten minutes pass, now twenty at thirty I wonder if it’ll happen. A woman behind me says ‘it’s so worth it, wait a few more minutes’. Right after she says that an employee comes out and lets us all in, whoop, whoop! I learned on line that there’s one flavor for the month, February’s is Raspberry Lychee. I’m not a fan of the cooked fruit, I figured it’s a Cronut it’ll be different. You are only allowed to buy two. The lady behind me bought my other one. I got to work with two minutes to spare. The Cronut looks and smells amazing. The packaging is super unique. It was like nothing I’ve ever tasted before. It was buttery, flaky and layered like a croissant but shaped and flavored like a donut. Hence the name Cronut, best of both worlds. It was just enough to bring me a bit of happiness. I’ll be back next month for another flavor, I can hardly wait.

Last minute birthday dinner, Woodland

February 14, 2014February 15, 2014 by Brightgirl, posted in Desserts, Dinner, Restaurants

I usually write about places relatively quickly, this not usual. My mother’s birthday is in July, this tells how how long ago I went. We didn’t have a place in mind, just an area. We parked on Flatbush and walked until we found a menu that peaked my mother’s interest. She doesn’t eat meat, so there has to be a decent fish or vegetable selection. This place is woodsy and rustic, floors, tables, chairs and even the bar. It was hot we all ordered strawberry lemonade, made with fresh puree, makes such a difference. Only one of us got an appetizer, butternut squash soup. It was flavorful and piping hot. I ordered the charred Cornish hens with apple/fennel slaw. My mother ordered the whole branzino, with spinach. My sister had burger with truffle fries. We ordered roasted broccoli and duck fat red bliss mash. All the sides were really good. The hens were amazing, you could taste the grill. The fish and burger were okay. We had a few desserts, hot apple crumb with vanilla ice cream, red velvet cupcake and beignets. The beignets were divine, the apple crumb being served warn was a help. Nothing about this place expect the ambiance would have me go again. My meal all in all was good, there wasn’t anything else that really grabbed me. It maybe good for a beignets and a drink after work.

Bonus post!! Taste of Chicago, part two.

February 7, 2014February 8, 2014 by Brightgirl, posted in Drinks, Out of Town, Restaurants

I woke up on the morning of day two with my whole day planned. I had breakfast downstairs at Angels and Kings. Buttermilk pancakes with orange butter, maple syrup and turkey sausage. Everything was delish, I love when everything is served hot. I then took a cab to Shedd Aquarium, I love aquariums and try to visit every city I go to. After the aquarium I walked back to Taste for a few quick bites. I had a tequila lime taco, corn on the cob, a nutella filled crepe, a slice of cheesecake, fried mustard catfish, buffalo boneless chicken and fresh cut fries with a carrot aioli. The aioli was divine, the chicken was too spicy for me, I can usually do heat, so I was disappointed, I only ate two. The corn was so fresh and the crepe was made to order so it was super hot and yummy. I love tequila anyway adding a taco to the mix just warms my heart. The catfish was like grandma used to make divine. I also found a crazy assortment of hot chips. I posted a pic below. I found the Garrett Popcorn, it originated in Chicago so I had the authentic Chicago Mix, saved it for my plane ride home. For my first ‘big girl’ trip, I had a ball. I would like to go back to do a little more sight seeing.

PS I was out there for 7/11, got my free slurpee!

Side what? Sidecar

January 22, 2014January 22, 2014 by Brightgirl, posted in Brooklyn, Brunch, Drinks, Restaurants

I saw this place on a television show. I figured hey, it’s in Brooklyn and looks interesting. Went online, saw something on the menu that called my name. My home girl from Boston was coming into to town and I figured we’d go there for brunch. It was crowded and a thirty minute wait. We opted to sit on high chairs by the open kitchen. I found a vanilla vodka based drink, it was light perfect for brunch. I ordered the Migas, it’s basically a Mexican inspired egg dish. The guacamole was tasty, it could use a kick of heat though. The tortillas were served warm. My friend ordered a bunch of sides. Nothing on the menu was that interesting for her. Cheese grits, a biscuit, eggs, sausage and home fries. The biscuit was average, the home fries were a little crisper than I would’ve preferred. The cheese grits were really good. I saw a few drinks that were interesting and the fried chicken sounds good. Not sure that’s enough for me to make my way back anytime soon.

Bonus Post! The Capital Grille

October 14, 2013August 13, 2015 by Brightgirl, posted in Dinner, Drinks, Restaurants

I’ve made two successful trips back to Boston this summer. Lots of emotion, no tears though. My trips used to be to visit my Nana. She has gone on to a better place. Now my visits are to a city that I have grown to love. I am not a steak person, but I am a food person. This restaurant is known for steak, there surf and turf options are on point as well. Started with a mojito, mint was muddled well. The calamari was amazing, first time I ever had it tossed with hot cherry peppers. I had a caesar salad, the dressing was just right, keeping the lettuce nice and crisp. I went with cod, I usually have salmon. It was great, had a citrus flavor, with pieces of grapefruit included. My date had a steak, NY sirloin, enjoyed every morsel of it. We had creamed spinach as a side. It was very tasty, not to creamy. I saved room for dessert. Creme brulee, it was divine. Just a few berries on top, yum! The service was amazing, very attentive and helpful.

I am looking forward to going to ine in New York to compare the food and service.

Brunch and Lunch, Pounds and Ounces

August 13, 2013January 18, 2014 by Brightgirl, posted in Drinks, Restaurants

Not too long ago my post office was closed. I was rerouted to the one on 18th. I past this place first dish I saw was Mac and Cheese Croquettes. My next Saturday off, I went for brunch with my homegirl. No croquettes on the brunch menu, pretty sure I could’ve ordered them though. They had something else that caught my eye, deviled eggs!! I decided to have a savory brunch instead of sweet. I had the eggs and a crispy chicken benedict. A savory waffle, greens, chicken with an egg on top. I got egg only on one, not a fan of the runny egg. Chicken was cooked well, nice and crispy, greens were surprisingly tasty the waffle had a touch of sweetness. My girl had a steak burrito it was huge!! The hash browns, were yummy. I had a tequila based drink, it was cool and light. It was called snow cone, so appropriate.

Lunch with my peeps was great. I ordered my croquettes, immediately. I had wings and ginger carrots too. My date had calamari and a salmon burger. I had a/c lemonade, apple cucumber. He had a berry drink with apple juice in it. They were both blended and super yummy. Mac and cheese was soo good. The crust on it was perfect, the mac and cheese was hot when you opened it. The calamari was nice and crispy. The wings were cooked enough to have that nice crust on it. The had a nice flavor. The carrots were the baby ones, orange and yellow. The ginger was on target, not over powering. His burger, whoa! It was big, had lox and sliced avacado along with lettuce, tomato and onion. It was marvelous. Served with fries, they were good too.

The service was great both times I went. The atmosphere is really swank and sleek. I would absolutely go again. They have a nutella stuff french toast, gotta try that.

Monday night date at Kipsey’s

August 6, 2013November 13, 2013 by Brightgirl, posted in Dinner, Drinks, Restaurants

I love a date night, a Monday is a wonderful way to start the week off. The mac and cheese is all the rave here, that’s what drew me in. I ordered a drink with tequila, my liquor of choice. It was called the Sweet Kipper, it was divine. My date had a mint lemonade served in a mason jar, he’s not drinker. It was good too. For appetizers we both ordered deviled eggs(not enough to share), cornbread and calamri. The eggs were great they were served with toast. The cornbread was hot, served in the pan and came with savory butter. Our main courses were meatloaf and chicken schnitzel, both with spinach amd mac and cheese. The meatloaf was super moist. The spinach was still hot and had just enough garlic. The mac and cheese was really rich and very tasty. My schnitzel was cooked perfectly. Schnitzel is usually chicken or pork pounded out super thin, breaded and fried to a crisp. No room for anything else, we were both stuffed.

I went back to this place for happy hour, I wanted to try the grilled wings. They were so worth the trip. I will go back again.

Breakfast for two, Cheryl’s Global Soul

July 25, 2013December 10, 2013 by Brightgirl, posted in Restaurants

Second time’s a charm. Made it to breakfast with my date, yay! This place is quiet and the structure inside is nice. I ordered banana pancakes and chicken apple sausage. My date ordered french toast, eggs with cheese and chicken apple sausage too. Pancakes were light and fluffy with a layer of bananas and fresh whipped cream on top. The sausage was grilled, I loved that! His frech toast was made with thick cut bread and served with whipped cream as well. His eggs were eggs, nothing special. We had coffee and orange juice to compliment our meal. I have been here for brunch and dinner. I like this place. When the weather is nice you can sit outside in the back.

I will continue to go to this place. Maybe I’ll make it for lunch, one of these days.

Seeksucker, Brunch

July 15, 2013September 12, 2018 by Brightgirl, posted in Brooklyn, Brunch, Drinks, Restaurants

I had a scheduled dentist appointment in Carroll Gardens. I thought it would be nice to have a breakfast date, didn’t happen. Instead of being disappointed twice, I went on to breakfast alone. I had looked at this place before for lunch or dinner. I saw they were open for breakfast, score!! When she seated me she immediately offered complimentary still water, I loved the bottle. I browsed the menu, before she could tell me the special, I saw it. Chocolate croissant french toast with bourbon maple syrup, whoop there it is. It was served in bowl with the syrup at the bottom, it was piping hot. Chocolate all melty, it was amazing.

Breakfast was a happy surprise, I will go back for lunch or dinner.

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