Going Going Back Back to........BROOKLYN

I am third generation Brooklyn born. Back in the 80's before the gentrification, my parents wanted me and my brothers to be able to live in a place where they didn't have to keep us in eye's view of the window, to be able to kick the ball in a real backyard, and keep our bikes outside without the worry of having to buy a new one a day later. So they shipped us to Jersey which was fine and I have great memories, but my heart was always in NYC.

I moved to Manhattan after grad school and lived there for 7 and half years, where I began my exploration of great food and drinks. Murray Hill is where I called home, which is far from a culinary haven. I've tried all kinds of restaurants and bars across the city from such greats as Batali, Meyer, and Flay all the way to the greasy spoon Chinese restaurants. Many were very palatable, but few in my eyes were a solid 9 on the scale (i.e, worthy of a return visit), when there are a wealth of other options in this city.

Since moving to Brooklyn I have had some great and memorable experiences that I never had in that glorified land they call Manhattan. Don't get me wrong Manhattan is great......but Brooklyn needs to be shared. I always hear people say..."ugh Broolyn, that's so far" or "thanks for coming all the way from Brooklyn" or "I don't do outer Boroughs". WE ALL KNOW THE BEST FOOD ARE IN THE BOROUGHS!

I invite you to join me on my journey into the memorable (and not so memorable) eats, watering holes, and neighborhood joints. From upscale restaurants and bars, to food trucks and festivals, to hole-in-the-walls. All straight outta the one and only borough of BROOKLYN .