saxelby cheesemongers: the essence of ar...

Posted by cherrypatter in cheese, food, lower east side, manhattan, sandwiches, snacks on 06 16th, 2009 | No Comments
we are definitely a cheese-loving family.  j and i used to have cheese only dinners, and even now we sometimes resort to that when we are just too tired, or lazy, and i will say it is always a very very popular choice with the kids (though i think they just use cheese as an excuse for crackers but...
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casellula: a cheesy end to theater...

Posted by cherrypatter in american, cheese, clinton, food, manhattan, snacks on 05 28th, 2009 | 1 Comment
i am constantly wracking my brain for good places to suggest for pre or post theater dining.  usually i just come up with either all these super fancy restaurants or some on the super low end (see here), but nothing really seems to fill that need for a great in between spot.  i want something casual,...
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stinky bklyn: two noses or one?...

Posted by cherrypatter in brooklyn, carroll gardens, cheese, food, market, shops on 02 20th, 2009 | 1 Comment
when i want cheese in brooklyn, the first place i hope i have time to get to is stinky bklyn.  this shop has got to have the nicest staff of all with the best service and they have this very cute nose system so that you can decide how stinky you really want to get.   what i really love is how they...
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blue apron foods: a nearly perfect pantr...

Posted by cherrypatter in brooklyn, fancy, food, market, park slope, shops, snacks, take out, treats on 01 23rd, 2009 | 2 Comments
since the late 80s, when i first lived in park slope, the food and shopping options have improved tremendously especially along 5th avenue.  7th avenue has been lagging behind but there are some bright spots.  One of these is blue apron foods.  opened in 2002, this tiny little store has all the...
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