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Fallopia’s 4-star review: I was very happy with my first trip to Aunt Suzie's tonight; I had suspected that, as a vegan, I'd have to order spaghetti marinara and call it a day, but I got an excellent pasta primavera plus a side of escarole with garlic and oil. My dining partner got jumbo shrimp, creamed spinach, and a side of linguine. Service was laid-back, and the atmosphere is charming. We're going back next week! -
Fallopia’s 3-star review: I like this station because it's filthy and dingy. It's clearly up for renovation soon, but it has been for awhile. I also really, really like that the platform is between the inbound and outbound trains, *the way it should be.* That way, if you take the wrong train by accident, you can get off and wait to come back on the returning train. The first year I was in the city, in fact, I went to the Third Avenue L station (it was the LL, or Lousy Local, then) and asked the guy in the booth if I could get to Canal Street from that station. He thought I said "Canarsie" and motioned me toward the tracks. I took the train over to Bedford Avenue, realized my mistake, and came back. Learned my lesson, I did. There are usually street musicians busking for money in this station because of the trains going in both directions. And they're often pretty good. You'll see hipsters here whether or not you want to. -
Fallopia’s 4-star review: What they said: Boneshakers serves simple sandwiches you could make at home, but you're glad to have someone make them for you. I don't think I would have thought of the "Kevin Bacon:" vegan bacon, vegan cream cheese, and sprouts on a ciabatta roll, pressed in a panini. And their cubano is the best I've had anywhere--including the real cubanos I used to eat made with pernil (pork.) And their fries! Herbed chunks of potatoes with the skin on--like steak fries should be, but without the steak. It's a laid-back atmosphere, and they don't (as of yet) have restrictions on computer use at the tables. I must say, I trekked at least a mile out of my way, phoning periodically to make sure I was on the right track, before I realized an easier route. And it's kind of sad that the biggest landmark nearby is a McDonald's, but at least that's how you know you've struck gold. Don't go to the McDonald's; Boneshakers is the real deal. And when I left, I got an awesome, amazing cookie to go. I'll be back. [Wow, Boneshakers is moving in with Champs? Who knew? I hope this means they'll open a public restroom so we aren't forced to use the Second Stop Café's bathroom on Lorimer and Ainslie.] -
Fallopia’s 4-star review: This is a well-worn transportation hub in downtown Brooklyn. I beg to differ with Jaszon S.; I love the old tiles, some of which are broken, but generally in good condition. When the station is renovated, the broken tiles will be replaced, the platforms will be tiled--and you'll like it more, but I'll like it less. I'm very fond of the shabbiness and age of the glass tiles. The original 28 subway stations are all in Manhattan, but this is the first station stop in Brooklyn on the 4 and 5 lines, and the second on the 2 and 3 lines. The connection to the Court street R is likely not original--the 2,3,4, and 5 lines are all IRT subways, and the R is a BMT train, which was a different transit company. Some reviewers complain about the distance you have to travel just to get to your train; well, you can walk above ground. Speaking for myself, I like having more transfer options, not fewer, in a station. -
Fallopia’s 5-star review: I only walked across this bridge for the first time about a month ago; I have yet to get tired of it. It's the most breathtaking structure in this city, and that's saying a lot. I misjudged, however, in that I was so busy looking at the scenery, I didn't see the benches on the left side of the pedestrian walkway. I tripped and went down; my sternum went right into the cast-iron arm of the bench. Owwww...it's taken a month to get better, and my chiropractor thinks I may have torn the cartilage or cracked a rib. (I didn't have it X-rayed at all because I clearly hadn't punctured a lung, and nowadays if you crack a rib, they won't even tape the ribs--so that your lungs don't fill up with fluid.) I cross the bridge now at least three times a week, and each time is still a treat. I did cross the Manhattan Bridge one time with Olive [the dog I walk] and it was too noisy--the cars are on the same level with pedestrians--and the walkway is concrete rather than wood. I prefer crossing on overcast days, just because there are fewer tourists that way. To quote George Carlin: "Why do they call it tourist season if you can't shoot 'em?" -
Fallopia’s 5-star review: This is an amazing neighborhood music school, with world-class teachers and ambitious programs. I attended a jazz clinic yesterday that was led by tuba virtuoso, educator, and luminary Bob Stewart teaching kids improvisation techniques on their instruments; this is amazing and if more people were exposed to stuff like this, the world would be a better place. There are performances by the masters; Saturday night Howard Johnson performed with his tuba quintet GRAVITY!!! http://www.hojozone.com Yesterday evening there was a salon on multi-instrumentalism with Howard Johnson and Scott Robinson; between the two of them, they probably play most of the instruments ever invented--including cornet, flugelhorn, tuba; tenor, C-melody, baritone, bass, and contrabass saxophone; alto and bass clarinet; penny whistle; contrabass sarrusophone; theremin; and ophicleide. The Conservatory was founded in 1897 and their mission statement says: "The Conservatory promotes individual and community growth through music, and is committed to making music accessible to people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels." This is a wonderful, welcoming place, and fortunately can be easily reached from Manhattan on the Q train. -
Fallopia’s 4-star review: This is a wonderful 160-year-old store in Brooklyn Heights that features handmade, locally-made craft items and treats. (They out-Etsy Etsy in that respect.) Of course, I got some "Spoil Me Rotten" dog cookies for my spoiled dog, and for checking in, I got a cake of Gardener's Soap. I'm so happy that I walk Olive so close to this place; I'll definitely be stopping in more in the future. -
Fallopia’s 3-star review: Cadman Plaza Park is the veritable town green of Brooklyn, flanked by its state buildings and courthouses. I often cross it when I'm walking Olive to the Brooklyn Bridge--but never on the astroturf! Dogs aren't allowed on the astroturf! This is smart; I often see groups of kids having field days on the turf, and it would be a serious downer for a kid to slide into a dog turd. There are still too many people who refuse to clean up after their dogs, and they ruin it for everyone else. In the winter, of course, I pass by and see people walking their dogs on the ice; naturally no one says anything. It's beautiful to have this much open space anywhere, and it's particularly fitting here. Also, there's a war memorial right in the center, which gives it gravity. -
Fallopia’s 5-star review: Okay, I ate in tonight when I went to Champs; I just got a veggie burger--did I say "just?" That is one huge-@$$ burger! When the waitress brought it out I thought of the B. Kliban book, "Never Eat Anything Bigger Than Your Head." I mean, seriously: this is a burger you can share. It's the black bean burger with strips of tempeh bacon and Daiya cheese; I took half home. I also got some amazing oven fries with chipotle mayonnaise. I also took half of them home. And I also got a few croissants and cookies, plus a cheesecake brownie; my perennial excuse is, "Life is too short." So many cookies, so little time. -
Fallopia’s 5-star review: Yes, the food here gets all the stars. I knew about this place for over a year, and because the original Champ's is closer to me and easier to get to, that's the one I always went to. Alas, the original is closing Monday--actually moving, over to the 'Schwick, and closer to Dun-well Donuts. I hope they'll be in a larger space. I had the Monte Cristo, which was incredibly good: ham, cheese, turkey on french toast--and all vegan! Being that this place is in a neighborhood that still has signs in Polish and Spanish in many of the shop windows, I imagine that they get quite a few confused people who walk in and ask about the specials, then scratch their heads--"But it's not real ham? Why?" There is no restroom, and I'm going to case the neighborhood in the future to see where I can go wash my hands; still, that doesn't take away from the PERFECT sandwich I had there earlier. I got the last two pieces of pecan pie to go, plus a couple of chocolate-chip cookies, a red-velvet cupcake, and a scone for tomorrow's breakfast. I'll probably be back sooner than I think, but you do have to connect with the little 4-car toy G train, so who knows. Fortunately the station is right on the corner. -
Fallopia’s 3-star review: Because this store is right by the Clark street subway station, I find myself in here a lot--also because a Brooklyn Heights dog I walk likes to drag me in here. They have a fairly good selection, including a line of doggie outerwear and and friendly staff who give me a handful of treats if I buy something and have Olive there at the same time. I find their prices on canned food aren't great, but are competitive with the surrounding stores, and certainly with Manhattan. So, to recap: they're convenient, with reasonable prices and helpful staff. -
Fallopia’s 3-star review: This is the first stop in Brooklyn of the 2 and 3 subway. The only way in is via elevator, although the station itself isn't accessible, being that there's a flight of stairs down to the platform. Being strictly for the old IRT trains, the platform is pretty narrow. Also, the middle elevator was out-of-commission for at least six months within the past year, because they needed to fabricate a custom part for it. I had the impression that this elevator would let out directly on the platform when it was repaired, but no such luck. I've always found the gated stairway near the elevators to be quite tantalizing, but alas, the gate has never been open. You would need to navigate a whole extra level, since the elevator goes down two whole levels to the platform. You see, I've thought this through. Best thing? It lets out in beautiful Brooklyn Heights. -
Fallopia’s 3-star review: I went here the other day when I was visiting a friend in Methodist Hospital; I needed caffeine because his life-support had been ordered shut off by a family member. Rough--so I got a dirty soy chai latte. It made me feel better. They have Vegan Treats! I've been stopping in for a few years now, and it always makes me happy to see the distinctive cakes--that happen to be vegan. This is a great place to hang out with a book, your laptop, or even to chat with friends. -
Fallopia’s 4-star review: They're here! They're real! They're alive! I have a long history with Sideshows; I used to go here weekly and watch the 10-in-1 (10 acts in one show) a few times in a row. The performers can get very burnt-out doing this, naturally; it's a great way to cut your teeth performing, but most of them are happy to move on to other things. It's wildly entertaining, and I've seen some of the best: the great Fredini, who can hammer a nail into his head and swallow a sword; the late Michael Wilson, a.k.a. the Illustrated Man, and Zenobia--stage name for Jennifer Miller, a comedic genius who bills herself as "a woman with a beard" and juggles machetes. Sideshows is a landmark; Harry Houdini--*the* Harry Houdini--developed his act here. I've also seen The Warriors--best movie ever made--here a few times, and a few years ago, for the 30th anniversary of the making of the film, I think, they had most of the cast appear for a Q&A after the film. Priceless. Dick Zigun, a Bridgeport, Connecticut native and Yale drama school graduate, took this venue and built it up into what it is today. He's the self-styled "Mayor of Coney Island." The Mermaid Parade has grown--as do most parades in New York City--from a ragtag group to a crazy, over-the-top Mardi-Gras-style fest attracting thousands of spectators. Next it will probably be picked up by the SyFy channel. (You heard it here first.) Yeah, I went there today, and I gave them money. They need money. -
Fallopia’s 3-star review: Stillwell Avenue subway station, a.k.a. Coney Island is dear to my heart and naturally I'm not sure I like the renovation job done on it, being that I liked the old filthy, grubby station JUST FINE. The new geodesic-dome structure over the platform is impressive, and THERE IS NO BATHROOM, G*DDAMNIT. I mean, most people would rather hold it than use the crappy restroom that was there before, but there was a public restroom, whereas none of the fast-food stalls are required to have public restrooms and when you gotta go, you gotta go. It saved my @$$ more than once; the ride from the Lower East Side to here is usually more than an hour, even if you take the Q express. And Philip's Candy Shop is long-gone. A 1996 New York Times article called it "The Sugar Fix at the End of the Line" http://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/07/nyregion/new-yorkers-co-the-sugar-fix-at-the-end-of-the-line.html?scp=1&sq=The%20Sugar%20Fix%20at%20the%20End%20of%20the%20Line&st=cse and it was dismantled a few years later. I miss the vintage Coppertone ad gracing the front of the station, right near the "BMT Lines" sign--the one with the little blond girl and her dog is tugging on the bottom of her bathing suit and partially exposing her butt. "Tan, don't burn with Coppertone," it said. In the current station it's not possible to see the layers of history the way you could before, and I miss that; it might be "safer," "cleaner," and " nicer," and my mother would like it better, but the current station sure isn't the same as the one featured in The Warriors (the best movie ever made, IMHO.) -
Fallopia’s 4-star review: Why am I the only person who thinks this station is A-OK? I take the R train back to Manhattan from Brooklyn Heights a few times a week, and now that the Montague Tubes are repaired, this is a very straightforward way back to Whitehall street. I know, Manhattan service for the R train was interrupted because of work on the Montague tubes, but they appear to have completed that. Actually, I gave it another star because--if you read my other reviews--you know I like stations with concrete platforms, yellow bannisters, and the original glass tiles on the walls. I'm not really cool with the elevator to the street, but it is prompt and offers another option for getting back to Manhattan from Brooklyn Heights. (To get the 2,3 or 4,5 trains, there are numerous entrances on Court street that will make it more direct for you to get those trains; I'm saying that getting the R from the Montague street entrance is the most direct.) -
Fallopia’s 2-star review: I love to hate the F. It gets me to DUMBO from the 2nd Avenue stop--after 4 uptown trains have passed us by; oh, wait, two of those were A trains. (Weekend service.) The F in Brooklyn is the slowest thing I've ever seen. There's no express? WTF? Could be worse, I guess. (I don't even want to test that theory; just when things are as bad as you thought they could get, the MTA always manages to make it worse.) -
Fallopia’s 4-star review: This converted Industrial-Revolution-era factory now houses workspaces of all kinds--painting and design studios, dance studios, and we recorded a CD in a recording studio in the lower--a.k.a. basement--level. The soaring spaces are truly awesome; details like the delicate cast-iron stairs and original brickwork make this building a delight to work in. -
Fallopia’s 4-star review: A few of us from the 4th street Food Co-op took the tour of this factory on a Saturday; the factory is right around the corner from the Pine Box Rock Shop, where there was a Vegan Shop-Up taking place that day. We had a great time gawking at the machines; when they showed us the enrobing machine--for coating chocolates--everyone recalled the episode of "I Love Lucy" in which Lucy and Ethel are working in a chocolate factory on the assembly line. (The conveyor belt starts moving faster and faster, and the two start stuffing chocolates in their mouths, their shirts, anywhere they can hide them to keep up the pace. ) Tip: Although these chocolates are pricey, they're meticulously crafted and worth the price, in my opinion; also, the best price around is to be had at the 4th street co-op. If you're a working member, you can get an even deeper discount. Just sayin.' -
Fallopia’s 4-star review: I told someone I got the "4 skins" at Foodswings and he made a pained face. "Oh, potato skins," I said. They are one of my favorite things to get there, although they don't travel that well. I love to get take-out from Foodswings and eat it on the J train back to Manhattan. Their fries totally rock and I could make a meal out of them--sometimes do. Although they have salads on their menu, that's not their biggest draw. I love that they're now baking stuff in-house, like little skull cakes. And the shakes! And I love the (fishless) fish and chips! When I was a kid in Kentucky, we actually used to get corn dogs in the school cafeteria, but it had been years since I'd had one; Foodswings has the real (vegan) deal here! I eat kale and raw stuff, and generally make things as healthy as I can, but when I want to pig out a little, Foodswings is it. -
Fallopia’s 4-star review: Thank the gods for the Franklin Avenue Shuttle; there's almost no other way to get from the 2 train to the A--in Brooklyn, anyway. Public transportation can be convoluted and nightmarish--and the Franklin Avenue station is no exception--but I agree with a few other reviewers: a little two-car toy train on a short length of track, and you're there! I also didn't realize this was such an historic line--built in 1899. I've taken it usually on weekend evenings and didn't fear for my life. I love Brooklyn. -
Fallopia’s 5-star review: I'm still lovin' it; Haymakers has had--for well over a year--HOUSEMADE VEGAN COLD CUTS. Salami, pastrami, corned beef, you name it. There's a fully-stocked deli counter--called "Deli-Land"--gotta love it. Various vegan versions of pasta and potato salads, kale and other ready-to-eat salads--oh, and BACON. This stuff fries up and shrinks and tastes very close to the "real" thing--but not nearly as unhealthy. (It's made with seitan and vital wheat gluten, plus smoke flavor and spices.) They had been carrying Evolution dog food, which is what I consistently fed my dog; they phased out the pet food and treats, though, because apparently they didn't sell well overall. They also carry frozen treats--Nada Moo™, and other local and hard-to-find brands. As always, they have a fully-stocked section of baking supplies and utensils; they now are able to make their own baked goods in-house--but they still also carry Vegan Treats™. Vegan heaven can be yours; since I'm in Manhattan, I'm scoping out my alternate route to this place once they start making repairs to the L train. I'll let you know. -
Fallopia’s 4-star review: I've been going to this amazingly huge dog run in the past few weeks, since Olive moved to Brooklyn. She seems to like it better than even the Washington Square run--there are more good dogs! Seriously, Brooklyn Heights seems to be dominated by dogwalkers who walk dogs in packs of 8 and 10; as long as one walker drops by with her charges, there are plenty of opportunities to socialize. Hillside Dog Park is a huge sloping lot with many gates; it borders on a highway, but fortunately there's a high fence separating that from the run. The one thing I really don't like about this run is the chips-and-dirt surface; because of all the trees--which help prevent erosion--I really hope there aren't any plans to resurface it. Still, it can get muddy when it rains, and dusty when it's dry, just as First Run used to. There's also a grove of trees down one hillside, where dogs can play hide-and-seek. Often, I'm expected to walk Olive across the Brooklyn Bridge into Manhattan, but when I stay in Brooklyn for her 1-hour walk, Hillside Dog Park is the perfect place to spend the time. -
Fallopia’s 5-star review: Well, I kind of knew Junketeria was a pop-up store, but the fact that summer was past and they were still around was a ray of hope for me. Turns out they clear out Sunday (10/31) in order to make room for another temporary store before a wine shop moves into the space. (There goes the neighborhood.) I highly recommend going there NOW and cutting some deals; they still have an amazing array of stuff and accept credit cards. [They're closed as of Halloween last year; you can, however, find the owner of all this junk at http://www.gentlemanhauler.biz/] -
Fallopia’s 3-star review: This train used to be called the LL, or "Lousy Local." (Before you were born, kiddies!) It still lives up to its name, but since they've spent entire weekends (over and over) testing the signals, they seem to have dispensed with all human personnel and have decided to leave it to a fully-automated run. I'm not scared... The stations on the Brooklyn part of this line are very cool, old-school, and well-kept, for the most part--except the trashy Bedford Avenue station, which I love. (Hipsters be damned!) I take this train an awful lot as a connecting train, particularly from 1st Avenue to 8th--don't call me lazy! -
Fallopia’s 5-star review: I'm pretty much in love with Little Choc; they have great cookies and cakes, and I got some to go when I stopped in the other day. The crêpes are the stars of the show; when I went there today, I decided to eat in, and got the "Garden of Eden" crêpe--apples, kale, and homemade cashew cheese--and it was a perfect late-afternoon meal. (Note: I hadn't had a crêpe in over 14 years because Little Choc is the only place I know of that makes vegan crêpes, and I haven't gotten it together to make them on my own.) I've known about this place for over two years, since they had a table at a few Vegan Shop-Ups and I sampled their wares. Plus, I used to live in this neighborhood, and more recently I used to travel over the bridge to Foodswings when it was on Grand street. Little Choc is a step up--delicate and delicious, organic vegan food. I'll definitely be making the trip much more often; the upstairs is a wonderful space to relax with a good book and cup of tea, or I can bring the cookies and muffins home. It's just one subway stop over the bridge; I feel lucky to have it so close. -
Fallopia’s 3-star review: This sprawling station provides a vital connection between the L and G subway lines. As with all stations that feature recent (10 years or so) decorative tilework, I wish I could have seen the original tiles. Actually, on the L platform, there are the original mosaics for the station name, as well as well-kept white tiles on the walls. The G platform features tiles that are slightly more modern, with block--but still Deco--lettering, which reads "Metropolitan Avenue." As with most stations that offer a transfer between train lines, you're gonna walk--or run, as the case may be. Trains come fairly frequently on the L line, and the four-car toy G trains are less frequent. Unfortunately, lately the L train has been out of service pretty often on the weekends--why, MTA? Why?--which has led me to cancel plans to go to Brooklyn. There's no easy alternate route to Lorimer street from Manhattan, although there are shuttle buses to bridge the interrupted service. -
Fallopia’s 2-star review: I walked Olive across this bridge once on a trek from Brooklyn Heights to SoHo. I far prefer taking the Brooklyn Bridge, because the cars travel below the pedestrian footbridge, and thus there's less noise. Here, pedestrians are on the same level with the cars and trucks, meaning you get an earful of noise and a noseful of exhaust fumes. I can put in ear plugs, but Olive can't, and she freaks at loud noises anyway. I didn't see anyone wearing one of those green masks, surprisingly enough; it's something I would have done if I had had the foresight. So from a pedestrian's point of view, even though there are far more [expletive] tourists--this bridge is usually far less crowded--I'd say I far prefer walking on the Brooklyn bridge. If I think of an advantage to walking on this one, I'll post it. -
Fallopia’s 4-star review: This station, which serves the J, M, and Z lines, is an elevated station and I usually walk up the rickety metal stairs; however, there is an accessible elevator (and token booth) at Marcy Avenue. I like the elevated trains; I don't like the people who take the opportunity to have long phone conversations while the train is aboveground. That said, I usually update my social media and take Instagrams--which I also do below ground, although it's naturally easier to update when you have a signal. This briefly was my cardinal stop--when I lived in Williamsburg, before it was tragically hip--and I saw immediately that the view going over the bridge at night to or from Manhattan was worth the price of admission. Savor the moment! -
Fallopia’s 3-star review: My friend (who was unidentified for over a week) was in this hospital recently. He had collapsed and was unconscious when he was taken to the hospital. Unfortunately, a couple of days after he was identified, his family elected to pull the plug. As far as I could tell, however, he received adequate care while he was there. I was able to visit him the day before he died; I miss him terribly.
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