SUBWAY (86th street) 11/1/12 Brooklyn, New York

Lets face it, most of us do crave fast food at least a few times a year, I can only be thankful its not a few times a week. While not as old an establishment as Blimpie's there is the alternative that subway Sandwiches created some years ago (1965) and they are known for having more topping selection than Blimpie's and they also boast "Fresh Bread" which made Blimpie follow suit with their Bread selections. Anyways, Every now and then there is a craving and this time it was for an Italian B.M.T. hero (Pepperoni, Genoa Salami, Black Forest Ham) but this craving happened at about four o' clock in the morning so I had to wait a bit.

Come the light of day and I made my way to the local Subway and spied the signs outside informing me of the latest deals and menu additions. I see they have added Eggplant Parmigiana to the menu, this would not be my first choice from a fast food shop but next to that poster was this months $5 Footlong The Spicy Italian (Pepperoni, Genoa Salami) so order away I did. Subway Sandwiches has 3 choices of Cheese for their Sandwiches which are American, Provolone and Swiss. I order my Spicy Italian and the kid behind the counter asks "with American Cheese" I reply "No Provolone" and the inner italian in me is thinking "But Provolone is the obvious first choice!!!" 

O.K. now for my choice of toppings.

For my Spicy Italian Sandwich I asked for Bell Pepper Slices, Bermuda Onion, Pickles, Sweet Peppers, Olives, Lettuce and Tomato with Ranch Dressing. My second criticism of this employee, he was a litle chintzy with the Dressing but I gave him the benefit of the doubt and figured he works here, he knows how much Dressing to put, you don't want it to squish out.

Brought my Sammich home and had it over the course of hours, He didn't add enough dressing.

Wanting an Italian B.M.T. but this poster made my mind up before stepping foot into the place.

3/1/13 - Tuna Salad - On Cheese Bread with Olives, Sweet Peppers, Lettuce, Tomato, Spinach, a few Jalapeno Peppers and Extra Ranch dressing.

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FRANKENSTORM PARTY (Hurricane Sandy) 10/28/12 Brooklyn, New York

New York Subway's closed on Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in anticipation for Hurricane Sandy so I got to Jamie's house before the curfew with some supplies (Vodka and Chocolate too).



My first stop was the local Waldbaum's in my neighborhood and aside from long lines at the register the Bread section was decimated, My patience got the best of me and fast so I decided to get on the train (while I still could) and shop at the market by Jamie's house.



Sunday evening and the city prepares for the worst, meanwhile in the kitchen Jamie prepares some fresh Chicken Cutlet's she got from the Turkish store downstairs replete with an impromptu version of Dirty Water Rice, Mesclun Salad and Shredded Cheddar Cheese over the top. Jamie concocted the "Bowl" version as opposed to my "Plate" version so I stole her idea and followed her lead, mine had Franks Hot Sauce on it as well.

We watched "The Green Mile"



Monday it got blusterier as the day went on and we did some shopping at the corner store (Thank God I got Crunchy Cheez Doodles) by early evening Sandy made landfall and we had Taco's during the Hurricane which was mostly wind and flooding on the coastlines and not so much rain, Jamie lives in walking distance of Sheepshead Bay (which contains water) and the next day we heard flood waters had risen to just down her block, Jamie was in Area "B" but they only had to evacuate Area "A".



Tuesday morning and I awoke in the pre wee dawn hours with not much sleep at all and from the looks of it neither did the two newscasters I was watching who were just there twelve hours ago, These hottie chicks must be on blowski.



The wooden construction fence adjacent to Jamie's apartment entrance was toppled during the storm but not much else seemed radically different on her block.



Tuesday evening and the storm had passed us, at 9:13 p.m. there was lights out in Jamie's apartment, this lasted for nearly three hours and after I had left for home as well. Pictured here is the emergency Floodlighting in her hall.

FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES 10/23/12 Brooklyn, New York

Theres not too much to be said, Every time I have treated myself to a Five Guys Burger I am totally satisfied, they are pretty much Burger Perfection. 

As always way too many French Fries even in the Regular sized order but I'm not complaining. Pictured above is the cup of Fries (remember theres an equal if not larger amount in the greasy bag they are served in), complimentary Peanuts, Ketchup, Malt Vinegar and a Bacon Cheeseburger with Pickles, Mayo and Grilled Onions.

FIVE GUYS.COM

PANCHO'S RESTAURANT 9/29/12 Brooklyn, New York

Authentic Mexican Food can be found very commonly in New York but some places are just Wonderfully Delicious, Pancho's is one of these places. The Good Yeggs were playing on the corner at the Three Jolly Pigeons Bar and arriving just early enough to grab a quick bite.

Jamie got the Enchilada.

Chimichanga

6/9/12 - Tostada's

10/14/12 - Bistec (Steak) Nachos - Pancho's To Go at Sean's house.

The Tinga Sopes retained too much of the Corn Tortilla (or in this case Sope) flavor but I knew that as I read the menu, Delicious but too "Corny" for my western palate.

PANCHO'S RESTAURANT YELP ENTRY

FESTA DI SANTA ROSALIA/18th AVENUE FEAST 9/2/12 Brooklyn, New York

THE DONUT PUB 8/25/12 New York City

I just happened to be playing at a bar right next to the Donut Pub on 14th street and between sets whilst Ogling the Delites in the window spied an Blueberry Muffin type pan cake covered in Vanilla Frosting with chocolate chip sprinkles, WELL, my mind thought.

                             They Look like Red Velvet Cuppycakes.

                               The Black & White Boston Cream.

BOMBAY GRILL 8/21/12 Brooklyn, New York

The Papadum In All It's Crunchy Palette Cleansing Chick Pea Glory.

Root of Indian Chutney Houses.

Basmati Rice.

Jamie got the Chicken Tikka (minus the Masala) and the pieces were quite tender. TENDER !!!! I TELL YOU !!!!

Chicken Danshak Curry, The "Persian" style had me sold for the moment,........... 

Freddie Mercury You Dolt's!!!.

Onion Nan Bread, OMG.

                                        The Mysterious Hallway.

                                      The Mysterious Menu.