Tag Archives: Park Slope

Italian with Lauren: Dinner at Al Di La

Over a year has gone by since I moved to Park Slope, so I am extremely ashamed that on Monday, I made my first visit to Al Di La Trattoria. I went with my equally shameful best mate Kristen (also a first-timer) — it had been on the top of both of our “to [...]
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The Park Slope Iced Coffee Situation

Check out this incredibly thorough, highly-caffeinated run-down of the iced coffee scene in Park Slope over at Bumper Shine.
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Fornino: Round Two

Sunday, I finally decided to give Fornino a second chance. My first visit, about a month after the restaurant opened, was kind of unerwhelming — the atmosphere was great, the service was great, but I found the pizza oily and too spinachy. I went in expecting to be wowed with the wonders of grilled pizza, [...]
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Brooklyn Paper Round Up

This week in the Brooklyn Paper, I head to Park Slopes new Campo de’ Fiori to check out the pizzeria’s Roman-style slices. The result? Just like the pizza I had years ago in Rome on a warm spring night. Head here to read more.
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Fornino: Kind of Good, Kind of ‘Meh’

Ever since Michael Ayoub opened his new Park Slope eatery Fornino last month, I have meant to make it over there. And yet, every time I’m wondering what to eat for dinner, those intentions have escaped me. Lucky for me, this week the stars aligned when our friend Lauren suggested we check it out, in [...]
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Tomorrow: Fatty ‘Cue at Beer Table

Some exciting news for fellow Slopers: Tomorrow, Fatty ‘Cue’s Corwin Kave will take over Beer Table’s menu from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., serving dishes like ramen noodles, local oysters, and braised-bacon pork fries. As if you needed an excuse to head over to Beer Table to sample some new brews. On a separate note, we [...]
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Best Thing We Ate and Drank This Weekend

The Best Thing We Drank — Doc’s Draft Hard Pear Cider: Then I think of cider, I can’t help but think of the thick, syrupy cider I’d enjoy apple-picking in Massachusetts. But it was fall then and some cider would go great with the cinnamon apple donuts and the gusty New England fall air. The [...]
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Wine + Food Pairing at Melt

Next Tuesday, Park Slope’s Melt will create a special menu just for it’s wine-paired dinner. $4o will snag you a five-coure meal, each crafted to compliment a different Australian or New Zealand wine. Call 917-455-0868 by Sunday to RSVP; seats are limited.
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Thistle Hill Tavern: A Great Addition to the Slope

Thistle Hill Tavern, the newest addition to Park Slope’s Seventh Avenue restaurant row, is a new school eatery with an old-world feel. The menu is market-fresh new American and will change frequently to reflect chef Rebecca Weitzman’s vegetable-heavy whims — pork belly may come dressed in pickled ramps now, but wear something entirely [...]
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Bark Hot Dogs’ Tasting Menu

If you still haven’t made the trip to Bark Hot Dogs (ahem, Brian), you no longer have an excuse. Through Sunday, Bark Hot Dogs is offering a $22 tasting menu that includes one classic hot dog, one Bark burger, two pints of Bark Red Ale and a selection of sides, like their ultra delicious salt-and-pepper fries. Enough [...]
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