“Farm-fresh, grass-fed burgers,” is usually a phrase that makes me think of dried-out, over-thought burgers. That’s what I heard about the burger at Alice’s Arbor, a place that plays up its local, fresh fare in a big way. But something about this Bed Stuy restaurant made me think there was hope for the burger. It…
Peaches HotHouse and I have a tumultuous history. The first time I ever went there was on a second date (speaking of dates, be sure to check out my podcast on the subject). The first date had gone very well, but I showed up to the second with a pretty nasty stomach ache. I don’t…
If you ask me, East One Coffee Roasters has a name problem. Yes, it is a coffee shop, they do serve coffee. In the front of the large space, it looks like a coffee shop. But in the back, it looks like a fun, Brooklyn restaurant and I worry that the very tasty food there…
When the Westville team opened Concord Hill in Williamsburg a little while back in the Sel de Mer space on Graham Avenue, I simultaneously lamented the loss of the seafood spot while being excited that Brooklyn would be getting its own version of Westville. I lived nearby in Greenpoint at the time, you see. But…
The Sequel to 2014’s Burger of the Year | Is there a bigger beneficiary of the digitization of the food scene than Emily and Emmy Squared? Through innovative takes on elemental menu items like burgers, pizza, and wings, engagement (and genuine friendliness) with digital media and social influencers, and straight up eye catching food, Matthew…