The Year in Brooklyn Food

As we take a look back at 2010, Eater NY reminds us that we can't rightly do so without remembering the "eccentric" (read=pretentious?) personalities that made up the Brooklyn foodie scene.

Naturally, Williamsburg pretty much dominates (The Meat Hook, The Mast Brothers, etc), however, Park Slope makes a decent showing with both a Cathy Erway mention, as well as the "child diners" of the nabe:

Even though they're way too young to write blogs, or even use Yelp, the children of Park Slope had a lot of influence on the local dining scene this year. When the tykes weren't feeling the pizzas at the new Fornino, they forced Michael Ayoub to drop some wagon wheel mac 'n' cheese on the menu. And when pasta wasn't good enough for them at home, they made their grown-up slaves stick the noodles inside of crispy taco shells, to make it more yummy. If you go to a bar or tavern in the area, you're also likely to see a few kids enjoying themselves too, signs and restrictions be damned. 

Do you think Two Boots is gonna be pissed that they didn't get a shoutout? They should rename that joint Kidville. Oh wait...

(via Eater NY)

[AYFKMWTS] A-N-O-T-H-E-R Chinese Restaurant!?

Attention all current and future Park Slope restauranteurs: ENOUGH WITH THE MOTHERFUCKING CHINESE FOOD AND ITALIAN RESTAURANTS!!

WE DON'T WANT ANY MORE!

BUT YOU DON'T CARE!

Cause another motherfucking Chinese restaurant is opening up in the old Miracle Grill space. And Here Is Park Slope is way the hell more cheery about this development than I am.

WHO GIVES A SHIT: Al Di La Garbage?

Most of us are very familiar with Al Di La as *the* spot in town to get a pretty kickass, delish Italian meal. But FIPS reader J. doesn't really give a shit about that anymore. Cause mostly she's just sick and tired of all the disgusting Al di La garbage that's rotting on the street every morn.

Check it:

"I just got a dog and this opened a portal to different parallel universe in Park Slope. It's like it was there the whole time and somehow I never saw it. It's glorious, really! If you've never been to off-leash hours in PP on a weekend morning, just go. Even if you don't have a dog- it's not as creepy as taking a call on your cell at a park, and than realizing your smoke is blowing into the area where the slides are.

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PUNK SLOPE: THISTLE HILL TAVERN ROCKS

At FIPS, we may have ditched our suburban punk roots in favor of a more mainstream lifestyle.  We may have ditched our band t-shirts and studded belts for button-down shirts and pearl earrings.  Our 16-year-old selves are always in the back of our minds screaming, "TRAITOR! YOU FUCKING TRAITOR!" as we're in line at Ann Taylor, buying sensible work slacks.  But we have NOT, I repeat, NOT forgot our roots.

That's why, I was intruiged by NOFX's Fat Mike opening Thistle Hill Tavern in South Slope. 

Would Cokie the Clown be a mainstay?  Are all tequila drinks going to be served with a splash of urine?  SO MANY [POTENTIALLY HORRIFYING] QUESTIONS.

Well, I'm here to report that your fears of getting punked (see what I did there?) at dinner are just about zero.

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HELP THIS CHICK FIGURE OUT WHAT TYPE OF BIZ TO OPEN IN PARK SLOPE!

Look, this is the stuff that dreams are made of, ppl.

From Yelp:

"Good morning everyone. I am looking to open up a food establishment in Park Slope on 7th Ave. (I know 7th is long but I cannot give you the exact location yet). I want to hear from you about what you think the avenue needs. We want to make this a place that most Park Slopers will enjoy. Any insight, comments, would be greatly appreciated. PS we are doing this for you!!!

Please respond to this post!"

--Michelle Z.

Ok, first of all lady: look here.

Second of all, thanks for asking! I'll go first and put my hat in the ring for: PIZZA PLACE! OR BAGEL SHOP!

K-I-D-D-I-N-G.

Ok, I want either: a Chopt style salad place or Korean Fried Chicken. But as I'm guessing Michelle Z. from Yelp isn't Korean, I'll stick with a Chopt knock off (and don't skimp on the chopping of the salad! This is key!)

What say you guys?

(via Yelp)