Background Belle Reve means ‘sweet dreams’ or ‘beautiful dream’ in French. But also, it is the name of the plantation in Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. And most notably in recent history, the penitentiary in Suicide Squad. All great … Continue reading →
Milady’s Bar in Soho is a classic dive bar. It is a gem still standing in a gentrified and shopified neighborhood. The Red Bench, our former Sullivan Street stand-by dive bar has been closed down. It was a long time … Continue reading →
22 Peck Slip – South Street Seaport Bar/Restaurant, Local Hangout, Outdoor Drinking Jen did a prior write up on Meade’s, but this article has more to do with what happened during and after hurricane Sandy. The Seaport was one of, if not … Continue reading →
Dumbo, Brooklyn http://www.dumboartsfestival.com We’ve been attending the Dumbo Arts Festival for a few years and generally enjoy a full day there. But for the past two years we’ve noticed a steep decline in the quality of the ‘Open Studio’ art. … Continue reading →
The Brooklyneer is a fave spot of ours. They have a new Brooklyneer Pilsner we are diggin’ on a hot summer day. Order a dog, beers are $1. Always on the menu! Brooklyneer Dog $6 Mile End All Beef Hotdog, … Continue reading →
Way up in the north-east there is this gastropub… gastropub I wanna tell ya about. Gastropub by the name of JM Curley. At least that was the handle the owner gave it but it’s regulars call it Curley’s. Now, “Curley’s” … Continue reading →
