Farewells

Parting is such sweet sorrow….

Sunday I had brunch with some friends who are moving to LA and this spot called Maya.  The place is listed as modern Mexican and Tequileria that offers small plates and good food.  BUT they also offer a true unlimited brunch, so for $43 you can get two hours of all you can eat and drink. BAM!  My fatass was happy to know this and planned to go in (once I sat down of course).

We had everything from empanadas, lamb tacos, chicken enchiladas, salad, to caramel French toast with Nutella and crema fresca.  The coffee is great and I heard the drinks were as well.  My only real issue was the noise level, obviously after you have enough semi drunk people the music goes up and then of course so does the noise.  Overall 4 out of 5 forks.

Buen Provicho

End of boozy brunches in NYC?

Say it isnt so!!!  So a co worker told me that apparently NYC has a law on the books that prevents establishments from serving unlimited alcohol. In disbelief I Googled this and sadly its true.  There is a liquor law that prevents patrons from receiving unlimited drinks for either a fixed price.  While I'm sure some establishments may turn a blind eye you can expect that there will no longer be brunches with endless drink offers going forward.

http://nypost.com/2014/02/25/bottomless-brunch-booze-banned-state-buzzkillers-say/

Vday at Barraca

So for Vday I took the man out to tapas in the village over at Barrca, thanks in part to Urban Daddy and my perk!  What sold me about this place was the 7 different types of sangria that is offered.  Of course we took the challenge, as it was UNLIMITED for 2 hours.  The inside is cattle farm rustic, old jars, exposed wood, to maso jar glasses.  The sangria is kept in large mason jars at the bar and labeled.  So for food I ordered the huevos con patatas bravas.  The patatas bravas were everything!  Crispy red potatoes seasoned and served with a creamy aoli sauce. Thick cut bacon graced the side of my plate, easily washed down with the sangria.  My BF ordered the omelet with mushrooms and manchego cheese mmmmm delish!  We also had the pan con tomate to help absorb the copious amount of liquor we would consume.  From what I can remember the de la mancha and tradtional rojia were my faves.  Our waiter was super nice and knew what order we had ordered our sangria's in.  Overall 4 out of 5 forks as I would def eat here again.

Check out the menus here!

Go to Urban Daddy to get the inside scoop on the hottest stuff (I think I'm doing the burlesque next!)

Brunch at Oxford kitchen

So yesterday the BF and I went down to Atlantic term for some errands and decided to grab a bite to eat.  I've walked past this place and have made a mental note to check it out.  Oxford Kitchen is located at the crazy 5 way where Fulton, Lafayette, Hansen Pl and another street all meet up.  So in we went (me being sold on chicken and waffles...) and grabbed a table.  There was only one server who seemed indifferent about creating engagement due to being out all night. However the mimosas were B1G1 along with bloody marys or even a cucumber Bellini. We opted for mimosas, the BF ordered a prosciutto and egg sandwich and I the chicken a pumpkin and sage waffles. His was more like an open face ham and egg and my chicken was like breaded chicken strips.  The home fries were WELL seasoned and had some heat, it seemed to be the same seasoning that was used on my chicken.  The waffles were served with a maple butter and maple syrup. Initially there was no coffee, but half way through the waiter came by and asked if we wanted a cup.  It was delish (maybe its because i had nasty soy creamer that morning) and we spoke on things that couple do.  If your around stop in and check it out, overall 3 out of 5 forks.  

http://oxfordkitchennyc.com/

Lunching in Clinton Hill

So Sunday I meet up with the gays and we had lunch at this great spot called Putnams Pub right on Myrtle ave in Brooklyn.  they had booths and old photographs decorating the wall.  The space was fairly spacious and relaxed.  I ordered the buttermilk pancakes, there was an order for eggs Benedict, omelette's and of course their famous buttermilk biscuits.  This was naturally all washed down with copious amounts of coffee. Our waitress was great and super patient with us as we decided what we wanted to order.  Overall the food and service was great so I would give this place 4 out of 5 forks.

http://putnamspub.com/

Peeling away the hunger

So yesterday the BF and I were in the LES and of course we were hungry (like what's new right?). Right there on the corner of Bowery and 2nd ave is a quaint eatery called Peels. It's described as classic American food.  Unlike most places this actually had a second floor on which we took our repast. (Sorry I've been reading vampire novels again). The interior is early American decor, traditional pressed tin roof, unfinished wood tables and benches, slate blue gray ways with white trim. I order the flapjacks with fresh fruit and the BF ordered the build-a-biscuit.  We got coffee which was tasty and not harsh. The flapjacks were huge taking ip the entire plate, and light brown.  The biscuit was crumby and his eggs looks cooked to perfection. The service left a bit to be desired but hey such is life. Sadly I was so hungry I forgot to take photos o the food. A cute spot 3.5 out of 5 forks 

Brunch on Bedford Ave

So yesterday I met up with an old co-worker (who also has a baby clothing line CityFashionBaby) to help me put up flyers for my chloe+isabel business.  So to start the day we went to Five Leaves on 18 Bedford ave.  WOW!  Small and only elbow room space but quite the place to eat, there was a line at 10:30 am on a Sunday!  After a 15 minute wait we were seated inside at a ridiculously small table.  We both ordered the ricotta pancakes, wowzers!  She got homemade lemon-aid and I coffee.  The coffee sucked but she was impressed with the lemon-aid.  There are three large pancakes served with fresh fruit and a maple butter, I being a fatass also got a side of eggs.  The pancakes were thick but fluffy with chunks of ricotta, the eggs light and fluffy as well.  Service was fast and friendly and the food was fantastic.  Overall 4 out of 5 forks!

http://fiveleavesny.com/