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cake man raven is totally overrated. emperor has no clothes.
Posted by: eh at August 31, 2010 9:16 AM in response to Tuesday Links
"no carts or stands" so in other words "I only want to visit the overly twee ridiculous hipster trucks that have opened in the last year." (ya i know some of them are pretty good but still...)
Posted by: eh at August 20, 2010 9:28 AM in response to Friday Links
I used to eat subway all the time in college. For some reason the smell of their bread makes me nauseous now.
Posted by: eh at August 12, 2010 1:24 PM in response to Subway Coming to Lafayette
Cash only. ya sure you're broke.
Posted by: eh at August 12, 2010 10:16 AM in response to Grimaldi's Owner Pooh-Poohs Eviction
@blowfish I live in the neighborhood and we have always been fans of graziella's so it pains me to say that after anima on myrtle installed a wood burning oven that their pizza is better. graziella's crust is too soggy.
Posted by: eh at August 12, 2010 9:38 AM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
Baby #1: "I just crapped my pants."
Baby #2: "That's punk as f*ck!"
Posted by: eh at August 11, 2010 4:32 PM in response to Closing Bell: Punk's Not Dead
no pizza is not just pizza. but grimaldi's is just pizza. so many better new places have opened in the last few years.
Posted by: eh at August 11, 2010 1:12 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
This: "Cupcakes might be one of the top worst food trends in recent memory."
Posted by: eh at August 11, 2010 10:31 AM in response to Crumbs Bakery Opens Today
No worries. I'm sure Mr. Goldstein will help subsidize these folks with his recent windfall.
Posted by: eh at August 10, 2010 10:50 AM in response to Bertha Lewis May Be Rethinking The Smacker She Gave Bruce Ratner Now
http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/08/08/2010-08-08_where_to_eat_look_for_the_c.html
Posted by: eh at August 9, 2010 4:20 PM in response to Closing Bell: Know Your ABCs
what's with the stupid fauxlaroids in the NYT apartment for one article. maybe fun and silly on my iphone but asinine for a national paper.
Posted by: eh at August 9, 2010 8:51 AM in response to Monday Links
i hope you win the lottery chuck.
Posted by: eh at July 27, 2010 10:54 AM in response to Building of the Day: 16 Nevins Street
TD you didn't refute any of my arguments.
Maybe I would not be losing billable hours but would like to spend the time with my family or doing something else. What it comes down to is that there really is no rational reason. Its simply a group of people that just prefers something to be done their way. Nothing wrong with that but don't pretend its anything else.
You don't want me to shop at the coop because I highly value my time and/or can afford to pay someone to work it for me? Sounds like classism to me.
Again why wouldn't you want me to create a job for someone who wants to work?
Posted by: eh at July 22, 2010 5:34 PM in response to Greene Hill Co-op Approves Putnam Lease
So instead you simply created a class system that favors people that have tons of free time on their hands. Why would you not offer the option to buy out at whatever price the cost would be to hire someone. If people are willing to pay they will if not you don't lose anything. There are folks that hang out at Home Depot hiring themselves out as laborers. Why not let me create a job for someone else if I prefer not to work at the coop?
Posted by: eh at July 22, 2010 4:41 PM in response to Greene Hill Co-op Approves Putnam Lease
The fact is that the work requirement places an unfair tax on those who already work onerous hours or those who are highly compensated for their time. I really haven't heard a good reason why you should not be able to buy out of it other than the fact that it offends some militant leftists.
Posted by: eh at July 22, 2010 1:22 PM in response to Greene Hill Co-op Approves Putnam Lease
Great news for the area but I'm going to pass because of the ridiculous work requirement.
Posted by: eh at July 22, 2010 12:54 PM in response to Greene Hill Co-op Approves Putnam Lease
I'm a bike rider and I can't stand people that ride on the sidewalk.
Posted by: eh at July 14, 2010 12:16 PM in response to Man Riding Bike Very Slowly Next to Pedestrian Girlfriend Slapped With Ticket
I always admire your house as well.
Posted by: eh at July 8, 2010 2:45 PM in response to Carriage House Landmark Issues
eh wrote a review about Brooklyn Public House on July 8, 2010 9:24 AM
boohoo bassman. I have seen children eating there and you know what its primarily a bar. Take your kid to one of the many many other restaurants on the street.
LAME is bringing your kid to a bar.
definitely hit or miss and i understand the hate because people do worship the guy but that's been my in-laws local pizza for 30 years. ive had some damn good pizza there.
Posted by: eh at July 7, 2010 2:51 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
DiFara's is now closed on Monday and Tuesdays.
Posted by: eh at July 7, 2010 12:10 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
DiFara shirts are already sold out.
Posted by: eh at July 7, 2010 11:48 AM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
I'm renting it for a family hating Mexican place ;)
Posted by: eh at July 7, 2010 9:05 AM in response to Has Cellars Been Rented Already?
eh wrote a review about Mega Bites on July 2, 2010 8:29 AM
@boredbrownstoner. yes its just a diner. but diner food can be really good. its not hard to make a decent plate of eggs and bacon.
you can get a better breakfast from a corner deli that has a hot plate than this place serves.
I hope the food improves. i'd be there a couple times a week.
great news.
Posted by: eh at July 1, 2010 2:08 PM in response to Gourmet Shop For Fulton
eh wrote a review about Mega Bites on July 1, 2010 12:44 PM
Incinerated inedible bacon. Really had hopes for this place when it changed hands but doesn't seem to improved much.
eh wrote a review about Brooklyn Public House on June 29, 2010 12:39 PM
Utilitarian pub food that's perfectly decent. This place filled a niche in that area and does tons of business.
eh wrote a review about Roman's on June 25, 2010 12:20 PM
I understand why many people enjoy it but I'm not a fan of the no menu schtick.
the wings at hooters are suck.
Posted by: eh at June 25, 2010 10:43 AM in response to Hopes for Cobble Hill Hooters Dashed
eh wrote a review about Desserts by Michael Allen on June 21, 2010 12:46 PM
I like this place quite a bit and have been a few times. The one criticism I have is sometimes they don't seem to have enough boxes or packaging if you want a larger order to bring somewhere.
its 2010 a practical bike has gears.
Posted by: eh at June 11, 2010 12:54 PM in response to Baltic Green Giant to Be a Bike Store
well they do make a hell of a lot more sense than all those stupid fixed gear wannabe messengers...
Posted by: eh at June 11, 2010 12:07 PM in response to Baltic Green Giant to Be a Bike Store
A bar with food would be great. The Brooklyn public house is pretty crowded these days. Plenty of family friendly eateries in the area already.
Posted by: eh at June 9, 2010 12:12 PM in response to Cellars Space for Rent
"But have you ever noticed that she gets virtually NO comments?"
Yep and she generally deletes any comment she doesn't agree with.
Posted by: eh at June 9, 2010 12:08 PM in response to Brooklyn Blogfest Sells Out
Frankly I've always thought blogfest was ridiculous. Who needs some sort conference for what is essentially an online journal. Folks have been doing it long before Louise. Anyone can do it, its not rocket science.
Posted by: eh at June 9, 2010 9:59 AM in response to Brooklyn Blogfest Sells Out
"I hope neither of you are ever in the position to need assistance when you get old. Bet your attitude would change then."
Is this supposed to be a revelation? Everyone would like something cheap or free. In particular if someone else is paying for it.
Posted by: eh at June 8, 2010 11:20 AM in response to Crown Heights Apartments Ribbon Cutting
I love this house.
Posted by: eh at June 7, 2010 3:41 PM in response to Building of the Day: 278 Clinton Avenue
Everyone's situation is different whyrl. I can simultaneously stream netflix and download gigs of porn on my wireless network. Copper is good for a lot of thing but its not required to do "real work".
Posted by: eh at May 27, 2010 1:33 PM in response to Help With Cat 5 Wiring
For the folks that like waiting at the bar before their meal you realize you could still do that if the restaurant accepted reservations right?
Posted by: eh at May 26, 2010 5:10 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
i'm with dibs in the no reservations is lame camp. i'm just not interested in waiting around a ridiculous amount of time for a table.
Posted by: eh at May 26, 2010 3:43 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up
"fair-trade yoga tapes". thread winner.
Posted by: eh at May 26, 2010 12:50 PM in response to A Borough of BroBos?
I like the tree behind it. Keep it in the warehouse.
Posted by: eh at May 26, 2010 10:49 AM in response to Jane's Carousel Building Rendered
check the menu rob.
Posted by: eh at May 25, 2010 3:51 PM in response to Seersucker On Schedule
17 bux for an onion?
Posted by: eh at May 25, 2010 2:52 PM in response to Seersucker On Schedule
I knew folks who used to live here. Its a sweet space.
Posted by: eh at May 12, 2010 9:30 AM in response to Ulmer Brewery Gets Landmarked
ipod doc? haha i had a friend that bragged about the $500 they spent to install a new car stereo just to get one. and people wonder why more than half the country is broke. fools and their money...
Posted by: eh at May 10, 2010 9:50 AM in response to Monday Links
You'd be a fool to buy Blue Marble with The Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory only steps away.
Posted by: eh at May 7, 2010 10:20 AM in response to Pier 1 Concession Winners Announced
I walked by this yesterday and thought how lucky that guy was.
Posted by: eh at April 30, 2010 11:39 AM in response to Close Call on Gold Street
Blowfish and jessibaby I chose the login because I wasn't really thrilled about having to have a login in the first place but I have to admit it does reflect my personality. Probably more than I allow my posts to haha.
Posted by: eh at April 22, 2010 1:44 PM in response to Hot Bird, Harding Food Truck Revealed
Responses to Author's Forum Comments
The architect is now involved and we will have another hearing Sept.28. It was definitely a regrettable oversight not to have gotten a permit for the gates. We worked with Landmarks every step of the way, but slipped up here. The ground floor is where I mainly live and work. After I moved in many neighbors suggested I put gates on the 'garage doors'. Being next to a laundromat and shoemaker, people often congregate in front of my house. The gates provide a space so that sound is less intrusive and adds to the feeling of security and privacy. There was a gate on the front door in the tax photo.
In my experience, Landmarks had purview over everything , visible or not. I was not permitted to put a larger window in the back. I was able to put windows in the front doors because the tax photo shows this much glass. I might not have done so if I were able to have more light from my rear yard.
At a staff level meeting I have shown them photos of 8 carriage houses in the next block with gates on their front doors. 7 of these doors are unpainted wood.However their response was "they will not recommend to reverse the Commission denial to legalize the stain finish on windows and doors." Additionally they recommend "to modify the security grilles so they have greater definition as gates and possibly a more decorative presence." I cannot understand why these changes are beneficial.
When I initially received the violation it stated that I would be fined $5,000. if the gates were not removed in 20 days and charged $250. per day they remained. It certainly felt like it 'had teeth'.
I prefer to do things in compliance, but would like to understand what I am complying with and that it made sense.
I appreciate the support and advice of many of these posts and my neighbors in Clinton Hill. Thank you.
Posted by: louisel at September 2, 2010 10:55 AM in response to Carriage House Landmark Issues
I frequently sport facial and I think mopar is spot on. Made me laugh.
Posted by: eh at August 31, 2010 4:58 PM in response to Closing Bell: What's Cooking, New Brooklyn?