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The Brunch-Lover's Bible
Apple omelets, pumpkin pancakes, and garden-fresh Bloody Marys.
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London on a Monday night...
Hard to beat my favorite, Le Gavroche in Upper Brook St almost up near Hyde Park but definitely in Mayfair. Then there is Gordan Ramsay nearby too, by Le Gav is such an experience, food, servce, ambience etc, etc, etc.
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Weekend brunch options in Cobble Hill?
Ah, Cobble Hill...Well, the Clinton Street Cafe on Clinton at Verandah Place has a fab, if expensive, brunch; Mancoa has a Mex/Peruvian thing going on (its on Smith & ?); every one but me likes Patios, I prefer LeLuc on Smith and...
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San Francisco Chowhound loose in Manhattan
In early June Mr. Smith and I will be staying at the Algonquin, and I’d like a few recomendations of places nearby for quick breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. We’ll be hitting a few destination restaurants — da...
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Souffles
Bistro Garden is known for their chocolate souffle. Alas, Le Dome also had a great one as well.
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Where to buy Bourbon in Brooklyn?
Meaning a place with a distinctive selection not a restaurant on Smith. Thanks.
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Closings and changes
A periodic update on things going on around town includes: 1. the sale and conversion of Shenandoah in Belmont Shores to Smith of Belmont Shores. Talk about a name change! 2. The sale of Il Piccolino in Weho to no less than Silvio...
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Bitters?
If you’re looking for the “add a few drops” kind of bitters like Angostura, LeNell’s and Stinky (on Smith) have a number of different kinds. Kalustyan’s in Manhattan has a bunch, too, but I think Le...
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Family celebration La Jolla/Carlsbad area?
I second Alborz! Other restaurants that will likely fit into your price range: The Armenian Cafe in Carlsbad. thearmeniancafe.com King’s Fish House in Carlsbad. www.kingsfishhouse.com (maybe more than $20) Fish House Vera Cruz...
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Pre theater lunch for wednesday matinee
3 come to mind right away. Marseille, Le Madeliene, and Etcetera, Etcetera
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Good Breakfast place in Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens
Can anyone suggest the name of a good breakfast place in Cobble Hill or Carroll Gardens either on Smith or Court Street for a weekday morning? Thanks
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Hot Date in Brooklyn Heights
Front down on Front Street by Dumbo. Great date place. If they live on the South end, take a short walk to Lunetta on Smith St.
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Sat. Brunch in Cobble Hill/Carroll Gardens
I like Cafe LuLuc on Smith - french bistro. Savoia has a great brunch special. Also on Smith.
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Best Brooklyn Pancakes?
I’m a huge fan of the pancakes at Cafe LuLuc on Smith St. Buttery, crispy edges, delicious.
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Good fries Carroll Gardens or Cobble Hill?
Bar Tabac on Smith. You can also try the Atlantic ChipShop. I have only been to the one in Park Slope. The fries were pretty good if I recall. Haven’t tried the Atlantic Ave. one yet though.
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