I tried out Ben’s new “Underground Lobster Pound” the other night. It’s a secret Brooklyn underground spot where you can get a lobster roll at night. Usually around 5-10pm …and after hours he can slide you a roll through the mail slot. Dang, I don’t know if I just gave away too much information. Anyway the lobster roll was really awesome. There was a lot of fresh meat on that sucker. Ben then proceeded to cook up several live lobster in front of us for future rolls and bisque (which is available tonight if you’re quick enough to find out where it is). Right now it’s close company that have access, so he doesn’t get shut down (at least so soon). You can contact him on his site Brooklyn Chowder Surfer to inquire. Don’t be shy.
I hope you guys get to try it, because it’s really good, he’s a great guy and you’re getting something homemade from a celebrity chef here –Throwdown with Bobby Flay: Chowder episode, organizer of the Brooklyn Fishing Derby, guest on Martha Stewart Living, Heritage Radio host – “Catch It, Cook It, Eat It”
Has anyone noticed Mesa Coyoacan has been in Time Out New York for at least the last four issues in a row under the New & Approved section? I keep thinking they are forgetting to take it out. Plus it’s been opened for a while, so I’m not sure what’s new about it. I do eventually want to check it out since it’s so close to me, but not until they stop putting it in Time Out’s New & Approved. I thought that day would be today when I got my new issue …only because hell did freeze over.
Met up with friends at Gamal Hennessy’s release party for his book “Seize the Night” at Happy Ending. I had a good time. I saw girls making out with each other in the sauna room …it was only 7:30pm. We then heading over to Congee Village House for some Chinese grub. Plenty of food here, but no one ever seems to be thrilled with my suggestion of steamed bread with the condensed milk dipping sauce. That and no one ever wants to try my Pork Liver Congee rice porridge. I gotta say, the tofu in the Tofu/Mixed Vegetables was silky smooth and melted in my mouth. We paid $12 each after tip amongst the five of us. One of these days I’m going to rent out one of the downstairs private dining/karaoke rooms -banquet style. Even if I have to eat all the pork liver congee and steamed buns myself.
$5 Fried Fish over rice special on Fridays at the halal cart on 6th Ave and 23rd St (NW corner by Citi bank). I was able to get the last one two weeks ago. He pulled out the marinating raw fish from the cooler and dropped it into its own special frying oil pot. The fish seems popular. The cabbie in front of me got one and the guy behind me tried to order it too. The fish was overcooked, but it seems promising if done right. This is my first fish from a cart. Where are the other ones?
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