I had been living in Brooklyn Heights for some time and Long Island Restaurant has been closed for as long as I could remember. Then one day, the sign was lit up and not long after the new owners had resurrected the spot with the promise to the previous owners the name and sign never changes. Order "A Martini" from the menu. It's divine. As are the french fries. They're double fried.

Paris in Brooklyn, etc. I have to try hard not to say 'Garçon.' But either way, 'monsieur' would be more appropriate; proper French waitstaff, proper French food.

Prints, artist editions and various printed ephemera to buy and to look at. A wonderful place.

I’m crazy for pork buns and ramen. The wait is always long at Ippudo but I never regret it.

Best cupcakes ever (aside from my wife's)