Sal's Pizza - Brooklyn, New York

I found myself off the train early enough before rehearsal to afford me the time for a slice at Sal's Pizzeria as I have been meaning to for some weeks now. Five years ago I had eaten here and the distant memory lingered that I particularly enjoyed it which is quite rare considering the time passed and the amount of Pizza places I have been to in the interim.

I ordered a "square" (Sicilian Slice) and sat down to bite into its gooey Cheesiness and immediately knew that this was the New York slice of yore that maybe one in ten places get right these days and Sal's Pizza gets it even righter but this does not surprise me as they have been in business since 1967. a Truly Monumental Square with just the right Sauce to Cheese ratio, Flavorful Dough and this being a "side" piece there was just the right amount of Oil complimenting the tasteful & crunchy crust to top off this culinary experience.

After rehearsal the thought crossed my mind of stopping in again but I was with bandmates on their way home, Next Wednesday I will be back for a "Round" Slice and am very much looking forward to it.

7/5/12 - I finally got back to Sal's two weeks later for the "round" Slice (asked for at warm not hot temperature) and while Delicious it was no comparison to the "square" of a few weeks back, the Slice was Excellent with a thin enough crust and that meaty tasting slightly chunky sauce and just the right amount of Mozzarella Cheese stretchy and warm over the top. Not to worry I certainly haven't given up on this place, more posts to come.


Sal's Pizzeria is located at 544 Lorimer street, Brooklyn, New York.



The facade of Sal's Pizza that I still remembered years later.



Inside Sal's hangs a photo of the place from days of pizza passed.

Sals Pizza Site

5th Avenue Street Fair 5/20/12 Brooklyn, New York

Jamie and myself attended the 5th avenue street fair and boy there was a Whole Lotta People.

 

Very unlike myself I did not take close note of the vendors names, this Pizza looked Amazing and served on wooden planks a la Italia but they were actually a bit too salty. Picture This, Take a perfectly Delicious Slice then add too much salt, Still I ate every last bite.

 

These Empanada's were simply Outstanding, We shared a Beef model and a Chicken and Potato Hottie but there were a few others. These were squirted with some Chipotle Sauce and Two were certainly not enough.

 

Twas a very bright day but here is my Pink Lemonade & Jamie's Classic Lemonade.

 

Earlier we passed a Mexican cart that had among other things a sign that read Sangria/Watermelon Aid, Well I saw the Sangria so they must have been saving sign space since this was a different animal Altogether, Simply Watermelon Juice on ice and as I was intrigued earlier and the Festival was waning along with the prices I got my "Watermelon aid" for one american buck and didn't even like it so much. I gave Jamie the rest and she hipped me to the fact that this was just Watermelon Juice that was seeped during the cubing of the Melons for fruit cups, Those Frugal yet waste not merchants. Hep Seed Cats, Yeah.

 

Just as the fair was closing I grabbed a last minute Burrito that was then transferred via plastic bag to the local Dunkin Donuts and onto the R train to be followed by the D train, She was a lot prettier of a Burrito when she started out, still Way Delicious though.

 

I was very pleased to have taken the photo with the Empanada, Thanks Jamie for taking the photo, noticing how much I wanted too and giving me that extra nudge over the cliff to just do it already.

Life Is An Empanada Party and Ride My See-Saw (Moody Blues)

Bassett Deli - New Years Celebration 1/2/12 Brooklyn,New York

Jamie and myself had takeout New Years Day dinner prepared courtesy of Bassett Deli of Avenue X, Brooklyn and some of the finest food fare still being offered in our dwindling choices in this "Brave New World" of homemade food restaurants of yore. Next stop Totonno's Pizza before Everything Is Gone, but in the meantime.....



Meatloaf ($4.95 mini loaf), on the vinegar tartish side but we both loved it, gravy was free flowing and given in a separate 1/4 lb. container.



Spanish Rice and Beans with Pernil or some kinda Meat in there (no time to look), done quite to perfection. no grainy or overdone pieces in here.



I am starting a new diet for the New Year 2012, this was marked SALAD,... Tortellini Salad.



Potato Croquette, LOOK AT IT,....
NO,.... LOOK AT IT!!!!!
Cheesey too.



THE Prosciutto Ball ($3.95 for 6)
(not salty enough to my palette but I could always add some couldn't I ?)



Eggplant Parmigiana.

HAPPY NEW YEAR.

White Wedding - Bally Bunion 6/18/11 Brooklyn, New York

What a Blast we always have performing at The Bally Bunion. This was Ferris' first show with us in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.

The Chip Shop - 3/23/11 Brooklyn, New York

Supposedly the first place in existence that will Batter & Fry you anything you bring in off the street the Chip Shop of Park Slope Brooklyn is a place that I have been wanting to try for about a year thanks to Jamie's reviews and a piece or two on the Food channel. I have often heard that british food is kinda bland in its homeland but the "Chippie" delivers delicious dishes full of flavor and presented wonderfully as you can see by these photos.

With quite the promise was the Chip Shop sold for me upon this very writing (Good Food, Good Food, Good Food).

And promise did it indeed hold and deliver.



Fish Fingers & Tartare Sauce with Lemon Wedge, Fried Macaroni (with cheese) in the distance.
Take a look at that Lemon Wedge,...
(Either this guy uses Lemon or thats a pretty paltry wedge).

I have learned photo lesson #27 - Always photograph any wedges prior to deflation.



Sheperds Pie done very close to perfection (could have used just a teensy more Beef) flanked by some lovely Green Peas).



Crispy, Syrupy and Sweet, sprinkled with Powdered Sugar (atop raspberry syrup ?), The Fried Twinkie.

THE CHIP SHOP WEBSITE

Support Your Local Business - Maggio Music

Like many important places in ones formative years you never lose memories of them or the experience you had there, the local movie theater, the restaurant a few blocks away, your nearby newsstand and for the musically inclined the neighborhood music store. Maggio Music and Bath Music were such mecca's for a whole lot of us and a joy to walk into feeling as though you were soaking up knowledge and inspiration just by being in the vicinity of these wonderful musical instruments.







The Drumstick rack has remained in the same spot for over 30 years.

White Wedding - Bally Bunion 6/12/10 Brooklyn,New York

The Bally Bunion Of Bay Ridge is a Long Standing Establishment (L.S.A.) amongst Brooklyn's Classic Bars and it was a fine experience to be privvy to the hospitality, kind words and Fabulous Drink Prices that the "bunion" afforded us as entertainers for the evening.

Perhaps due to the Bands Rabble-Rousing ways whatwhith the pom-pom and DEVO hat action whipping the Audience and Solid Gold Dancers (and just plain onlookers) into such a Frenzy we were invited back before our set ended.

Given such an opportunity we promoted our return gig (see July 17, 2010) over our P.A. from the bandstand.

There was a Really Drunk Guy Too (And NOT A Bandmember)