Egg is proof that slow and steady wins the race. They started out just serving breakfast in the mornings out of another eatery. Soon they took the space over completely, gave it a clean, easy makeover and now there is a 20 minute wait for a table on a Thursday. I went with my younger sister (from a different mother) Erika Mihalovich. She ordered their Tater Tots and French Toast. I had the Biscuits and Gravy with a side of Eggs. Great food. Great company.
It's funny. When I shoot my dining experiences in eateries I usually do it guerilla style. I like to think I'm discreet enough for anyone to mind. This morning I went to Saltie for breakfast. This time I asked if they minded if I took a few pictures and good thing I did because they weren't having it! So, I dropped my friend Joseph Foglia's name because he designed and built all the fixtures in the place. He was the one that told me what to have there. Needless to say they relented and good thing because the Ship's Biscuit is the best Egg Sandwich I've ever had. It was simple, salty, rich and delicately light at the same time. Just like the establishment itself. I'll be back again... No camera's next time!
Thai is one of my favorite cuisines. Unfortunately, up in the country it's not as readily available as in NYC. To be specific some would consider Williamsburg to be little Bangkok. There are so many places and you can get delivery in about 15 minutes. Before I left to go back Upstate I decided to have a little feast at one of my favorites. Chai is housed in a tiny little building on the corner of Berry and N 5th. They recently renovated and expanded into the 2nd floor. The food is great and it's less hectic than Sea and Planet Thailand. Since it was lunch time they had their $5.95 special which includes a starter and an entree. I ordered two and I'm about to pass out.
Five Leaves is a little place on the border of Williamsburg and Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Owner Judd Mongell and Heath Ledger were best mates. Heath died before it was open, but his investment into the place was released by the family and now it's a beautiful neighborhood institution with an hour wait for a table. It was the perfect place to catch up with old friends and new. Bill Gentle, Fanny Boström, Victor Rassback, Zamari Graham-Smith and I talked fashion, Sweden, England and work visas over our Big Brekkie brunch. Delicious in every way.
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