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janelle wrote a review about Lily Thai on October 20, 2009 3:15 PM
we always get delivery from here - it's great. never eaten in, but BYOB is always a plus.
maybe i'll check out saltie for breakfast this weekend.
@dirty_hipster i didn't even know L stop opened until a week before it closed and i live around the corner (how long was it there?)
Posted by: janelle at September 25, 2009 2:23 PM in response to Streetlevel: Saltie, One Week In
i like kings, i just wish there were a few more of them!
Posted by: janelle at September 14, 2009 3:51 PM in response to Streetlevel: Kent Ave. Duane Reade Opening Saturday
this is great. the island has gotten increasingly popular & crowded the last couple years, and the waits for the ferry have gotten longer. this little bit of convenience for brooklyn residents will go a long way.
Posted by: janelle at July 22, 2009 10:13 AM in response to New Ferry Service Between Brooklyn and Guvs Island!
great news! can't wait to take the G to 4th avenue and be able to visit my friends in south brooklyn so much easier...
Posted by: janelle at June 30, 2009 4:39 PM in response to Closing Bell: Signs of the G Train Extension
could it have killed them to mop the floors before taking these photos?
Posted by: janelle at May 28, 2009 1:57 PM in response to House of the Day: 859 St. Marks Avenue
this is a great little nook, glad to know it won't be razed to make room for out-of-scale out-of-context construction. more historic districts in williamsburg, please, where the relatively few opportunities for it exist.
Posted by: janelle at May 13, 2009 10:25 AM in response to LPC Approves Fillmore Place Historic District
janelle wrote a review about Fette Sau on April 30, 2009 4:52 PM
meat, beer and bourbon. what more could you ask for?
janelle wrote a review about Robin Des Bois on April 30, 2009 4:47 PM
an oldie but a goodie
janelle wrote a review about Choice Market on April 30, 2009 4:40 PM
miss having this in the neighborhood after i moved. looking forward to the new dumbo location
janelle wrote a review about Locanda Vini e Olii on April 30, 2009 2:19 PM
had a wonderful dinner here. sadly i have not had the opportunity to get back since moving out of the neighborhood. such a great meal and a beautiful, unique space.
janelle wrote a review about Relish on April 30, 2009 1:38 PM
good but not spectacular. lunch favorite - tuna melt served with house-made potato chips, served hot from the fryer.
janelle wrote a review about Moto on April 30, 2009 1:31 PM
tomato soup here is wonderful. ambiance can't be beat! and as others have noted - the date cake is amazing.
janelle wrote a review about Aurora on April 30, 2009 1:19 PM
long-time neighborhood favorite. excellent excellent excellent. just don't go when you're in a rush - this is a place to take your time and linger a bit, and it's reflected in the service (in a good way).
janelle wrote a review about Five Leaves on April 22, 2009 9:15 AM
i've only been a few times - once for dinner, which was great, and another time for brunch, which was a bit of a headache (as brunch often can be) though the food was wonderful. i find this place to be slightly on the pricey side, but worth it for the occasional casual dinner splurge. i love that they are open 8am daily for breakfast (early risers, rejoice!), and the take-away coffee window is wonderful - more cafes should have this! do not miss: fresh ricotta appetizer (share with friends, it's huge).
janelle wrote a review about Marlow & Sons on April 6, 2009 3:55 PM
food's great and tons of ambience, but it can be cramped and sometimes unpleasantly sceney. gotta take the bad with the good, i suppose.
janelle wrote a review about La Superior on April 6, 2009 3:50 PM
amazing. beware the carne asada as the grease from the meet seeps through the tortilla and it falls apart. they don't double tortilla here (my one complaint), but most other tacos don't need the extra layer. BYOB policy seems to have changed recently, so call ahead to confirm that before showing up with your own booze.
that's a really handsome remodel. kudos to the owner.
Posted by: janelle at March 26, 2009 2:41 PM in response to House of the Day: 182 Rutland Road
a friend of mine lived near these projects and was mugged and beaten up a bit. it was a crime of opportunity. fwiw, they chose to relocate.
that said, chances of this type of thing happening of course vary depending on neighborhood, sure, but being alert and careful about walking alone - those are good practices no matter where you live.
Posted by: janelle at March 26, 2009 11:18 AM in response to Bushwick Projects and Environs Safe?
it's nasty. and the high-gloss renovation? don't get me started.
Posted by: janelle at March 17, 2009 9:17 AM in response to Monday Blogwrap
these are great
Posted by: janelle at March 16, 2009 4:28 PM in response to Closing Bell: Brooklyn in the 1970's
no C of O on file...
http://a810-bisweb.nyc.gov/bisweb/COsByLocationServlet?requestid=1&allbin=3007448
Posted by: janelle at March 16, 2009 2:54 PM in response to House of the Day: 345 Hoyt Street
what a lovely building. a shame to tear it down. surprised it's not landmarked!
Posted by: janelle at March 16, 2009 10:33 AM in response to SCA To Build New P.S. 133, Tear Down Old Building
janelle wrote a review about Taro Sushi on March 13, 2009 12:35 PM
love taro sushi!
i think old photos like these make it easier for people to connect with the movement to salvage what can be from the navy yard (as opposed to those showing the present-day entropy, which i also like).
Posted by: janelle at March 10, 2009 2:07 PM in response to Naval Hospital Between the Wars
janelle wrote a review about Yemen Cafe on March 3, 2009 2:04 PM
try the foul
re: wetsuits - i thought they were ninjas! heh.
Posted by: janelle at February 25, 2009 10:21 AM in response to Tuesday Blogwrap
janelle wrote a review about Ferdinando's Focacceria on February 23, 2009 1:16 PM
a favorite. always delicious and great service. nice neighborhood feel - a real gem.
surely it could just be renamed, right?
Posted by: janelle at February 12, 2009 12:36 PM in response to The Feds Ordered Sixpoint to Shut Down 'Hop Obama'
"Why not make a restoration a job source for trades?"
that's a great idea, especially now.
Posted by: janelle at February 4, 2009 10:47 AM in response to Admiral's Row: Up Close and Personal
i hope they put a traffic signal at this intersection, especially if it goes 2-way. even now it's kind of crazy with all the foot traffic going in and out of the subway.
Posted by: janelle at February 4, 2009 10:45 AM in response to Jay Street Up for a Two-Way?
don't they usually keep salt covered in some sort of quonset hut? maybe another water taxi beach is coming soon?
Posted by: janelle at February 3, 2009 5:21 PM in response to Closing Bell: Why is There Sand Being Dumped on the Pier?
i can see the value of something like this when it's a relatively large-scale project. smaller projects (such as a privately-owned residences), though - not so sure about that.
Posted by: janelle at February 3, 2009 11:23 AM in response to DOB Bringing Development Drawings Online
janelle wrote a review about The Grocery on January 21, 2009 2:09 PM
i've always had a great experience every time i've been here. friendly and professional service, and of course amazing food. once i brought my parents, and the chef persuaded my dad to try an appetizer of duck ravioli in cold corn soup. my dad is far from an adventurous eater, but he loved it!
can't wait!
Posted by: janelle at January 14, 2009 4:04 PM in response to Streetlevel: Choice Dumbo Construction Under Way
donatella, that's a great idea. generic condos are practically a dime a dozen these days, but a nice conversion of an old building, that's much more rare. unfortunately most developers are going to want to max out FAR, etc.
Posted by: janelle at January 8, 2009 1:31 PM in response to Sisters of Mercy: First and Last and, Hopefully, Always*
andrew eldritch called, he wants his headline back!
Posted by: janelle at January 8, 2009 10:47 AM in response to Sisters of Mercy: First and Last and, Hopefully, Always*
i'm with johnny - i would guess they spent no less than $1M on the reno, could easily have gone to $1.5M or more depending on the extent of the damage and the quality/completeness of the renovation.
Posted by: janelle at December 23, 2008 11:01 AM in response to 135 Joralemon Closes for 30% Below Original Asking Price
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calendared
Posted by: janelle at December 23, 2008 9:30 AM in response to Ulmer Brewery Calendared by LPC
i love diner, but i would like it just a little bit better if they'd mention the prices of the specials (particularly since almost the entire menu is comprised of specials).
Posted by: janelle at December 19, 2008 5:37 PM in response to Streetlevel: Marlow & Daughters Now Open
looking forward to this opening. i might actually start seeing movies in theaters again now that one is so close to me. especially if the MTA is going to run fewer trains late at night, i'd rather stay local.
Posted by: janelle at December 4, 2008 11:47 AM in response to Movies on Metropolitan Coming Soon
"gorg. bonus: won't lose views as result of dock st."
it appears this unit does not face the bridge view (nor dock street). it appears to face onto main street (and howard alley on the short side), best i can determine. if that is the case, that puts this apartment on the corner of the building nearest the loading docks for the building across the street, and adjacent the loading dock for the building next door.
Posted by: janelle at October 22, 2008 1:58 PM in response to Condo of the Day: 30 Main Street Loft
for $4 million i'd like my central air ducting concealed in walls and floors, not visible in ugly soffits, thanks.
Posted by: janelle at September 23, 2008 2:22 PM in response to House of the Day: 304 Union Street
no need to leave your house, here is the recipe:
1 package bacon... leanest possible
1 package whole pitted dates... you can use the ones with pits but you just have to remove them.
Goat cheese
Cut bacon slices in half
Cut date in half lengthwise - remove pit if necessary
Spread small amount of goat cheese inside date
Wrap bacon piece around the date
Lay all wrapped dates on a cookie sheet and bake in the oven on 400 until bacon is crispy
Posted by: janelle at September 23, 2008 11:10 AM in response to Streetlevel: A Name for Brooklyn Freemans?
in its heydey, this must have been a wonderful neon, with the script and all. this is one of my favorites on grand ("pet shop" is my all-time favorite).
Posted by: janelle at September 12, 2008 5:40 PM in response to Dip in the Brownstoner Flickr Pool
amen, jrd550. it was great the first two years, but this summer the whole scene got too big for its own good and became more of a negative for the neighborhood rather than a plus. at least one very positive outcome of the use of the pool as a venue is that it helped raise awareness about it in general.
Posted by: janelle at September 10, 2008 10:43 AM in response to LPC Votes: McCarren Approved, Riverside Postponed
re: the AMNY article, one thing they don't mention a possible factor in red hook businesses not welcoming the real world cast is the poor terms MTV extends to the business owners when it comes to the waivers they must sign if filming is to take place on their premises.
Posted by: janelle at September 10, 2008 10:22 AM in response to Wednesday Links
i walked by the remsen street waterfall earlier this week and the parks dept. was on the promenade hosing down the trees to rinse the saltwater off. the damage to the trees is noticeable - it looks to extend beyond the city's trees into some residents' yards.
Posted by: janelle at August 28, 2008 10:51 AM in response to BHA Wants Waterfalls Shut Down
great news. the neighborhood would not be the same without them!
Posted by: janelle at November 2, 2009 10:21 AM in response to Brooklyn Brewery Staying Put Courtesy of Weak Market