Monday, February 6th, 2012
Neighbor Jeff Tolbert, seen here with his dogs Rascal and Bambino, is one of many Giants fans who celebrated the team’s victory over the New England Patriots in last night’s Super Bowl. Jeff watched the game at home with family and friends, and cooked up a huge spread on his grill. But besides the taste of victory, there wasn’t anything left to snack on today.
“‘If you’re looking for leftovers, you won’t find any,’” is what Jeff says he heard from his wife this morning. “She packed it all to go for people as they left. But that’s okay. We had fun.”
While most New York residents were as excited about the win as Jeff, at least one anonymous neighbor (perhaps a Boston transplant, or a Jets fan?) was less than pleased, and expressed their distaste for the Giants with chalk on Stratford Road:
So how did you spend the evening? Did you crowd around TVs at the Ox Cart or 773 Lounge, did you host or head to a party, did you just check in on the commercials and Madonna’s halftime show, or were you not caught up in the football fever at all?
- Mary
Tags: Jeff Tolbert, New York Giants, Superbowl
Posted in Neighbor Profiles |
Saturday, February 4th, 2012
There are some great places to watch the Super Bowl locally, including, oddly enough, Latin Fever Dance Studio. For $10, you can hang out and enjoy food and sangria. Party starts tomorrow at 6:30pm.
- Mary
Tags: Latin Fever Dance Studio, Superbowl
Posted in Community Event |
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
It’s a big weekend at Ox Cart Tavern, with brunch specials–including new deals on brunch cocktails–and several OxTailgate Specials as they welcome the neighborhood to come in to watch the Super Bowl.
Brunch starts at 11am on Saturday and Sunday, and here are this week’s specials:
Brunch cocktail specials: Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas are $4.50
Organic Eggs In a Hole, $11
2 organic eggs cooked in a bread basket and covered with cheddar cheese served with salad and Chipotle Aioli
Pineapple Stuffed French Toast, $11
served with whipped cream, butter and Vermont maple syrup
Eggs Benedict Classic, $13
2 poached eggs, Canadian bacon, English muffin, with hollandaise sauce, served with fries and salad
Breakfast Skillet, $13
2 organic eggs any style, with green peppers, scallion, tomatoes, mushrooms and ham, covered with melted pepper jack cheese (Hippie Skillet features tofu instead of ham)
Corn Beef Hash with 2 Organic Poached Eggs, $13
served with salad (eggs are poached unless otherwise requested)
2 Organic Eggs or Thick Cut Bacon or Fresh Breakfast Sausage, $4
Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter and Raspberry Jam $4
Biscuits as above, plus Sausage Gravy $5
Then on Super Bowl Sunday, enjoy:
EVIL OX WINGS
Hotter than hell!
The newest of its now legendary hot wing selections.
Watch the Super Bowl on big screens with the sound on. OxTailgate Specials served all day long. See complete list of specials here.
- Mary
Tags: Brunch, Ox Cart Tavern, Superbowl
Posted in Food & Drink |
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Because a four-foot hero is not complete without a side of baba ghanouj, Market has some Super Bowl snack platters available:
Homemade spreads platter: Baba Ghanouj, olive tapanade, roasted red pepper spread and labane cheese; served with McClure’s pickles potato chips.
Cheese and Sausage platter: Vintage Gouda, Smoked Gouda, and sweet dry Sausage; served with nuts and crackers.
Beer special: Hopnotch IPA–buy 5 get the 6th for free.
All platters can be pre-ordered for larger groups before Saturday evening. Call or stop by for more info.
Market
1211 Cortelyou Rd
718-284-4446
- Mary
Tags: Market, Superbowl
Posted in Food & Drink |
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
The clock is running down on your Super Bowl party food options, so if you’re still looking for a place to buy a gigantic sandwich for your party, be sure to put an order in right away. Here are a couple of options nearby:
John’s Bakery
1322 Cortelyou Rd at Rugby, 718-287-6799
They can do a variety of sandwiches in a variety of sizes, but you have to order in advance. Call ahead or stop in, and they can help you pick a sandwich for your party.
Brancaccio’s Food Shop
3011 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, 718-435-1997
Get a four-foot version of any sandwich on the regular menu. Imagine four feet of roasted pork shoulder with Fontina cheese, ham, and pickles…now stop drooling, and call ahead.
You know of someplace else that’s offering a big hero/sub/sandwich/whatever? Let us know in the comments.
- Mary
Tags: Brancaccio's, John's Bakery, Superbowl
Posted in Food & Drink |
Friday, January 27th, 2012
Ox Cart Tavern’s new brunch service starts at 11 am every Saturday and Sunday. Here are this weekend’s specials (which are available in addition to the regular menu).
Organic Eggs In a Hole, $11
2 organic eggs cooked in a bread basket and covered with cheddar cheese served with salad and Chipotle Sauce
Pineapple Stuffed French Toast, $11
served with whipped cream, butter and Vermont maple syrup
Argentinean Blood Sausage with 2 Organic Eggs, $12
served with fries and salad
Country Skillet or Veggie Country Skillet, $12
2 organic eggs any style, served over a casserole of red potatoes, scallion, sausage, peppers, sage, and ancho-guajillo chili powder (veggie option features tofu instead of sausage)
Corn Beef Hash with 2 Organic Poached Eggs, $13
served with salad (eggs are poached unless otherwise requested)
2 Organic Eggs or Thick Cut Bacon or Fresh Breakfast Sausage, $4
Buttermilk Biscuits with Honey Butter and Raspberry Jam, $4
Biscuits as above, plus Sausage Gravy, $5
Then next weekend, remember you can watch the Giants in the Super Bowl at Ox Cart:
GO GIANTS! Kick-off with Kick-Ass OxTailgate Specials on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 5th. Introducing EVIL OX WINGS — hotter than hell! — the newest of its now legendary hot wing selections. Watch the Superbowl on big screens with the sound on while enjoying specials, served all day long.
- Mary
Tags: Brunch, Ox Cart Tavern, Superbowl
Posted in Food & Drink |
Thursday, January 19th, 2012
All you can eat AND drink for $30 at 773 Lounge on Super Bowl Sunday, which is coming up on February 5. And if you’re willing to show a little faith, you can currently find all kinds of Giants paraphernalia at the Modell’s on Church Avenue.
- Mary
Tags: 773 Lounge, Superbowl
Posted in Community Event, Food & Drink |
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012
At long last, Ox Cart Tavern will be serving brunch! Beginning Saturday, January 21 at 11am, the restaurant will open one hour earlier on the weekend to feature new breakfast and brunch specials in addition to the regular menu.
On top of that, they’ve got big Superbowl plans:
Then Kick-off with Kick-Ass OxTailgate Specials on Superbowl Sunday, Feb. 5th. Ox Cart introduces EVIL OX WINGS — hotter than hell! — the newest of its now legendary hot wing selections. Watch the Superbowl on big screens with the sound on while enjoying these specials, served all day long. Here’s the line-up:
Kick-Off with Kick-Ass OxTailgate Specials
ALL DAY SUPERBOWL SUNDAY FEB. 5TH
DRAFT BEER: 1/2 OFF EVERY 2ND PITCHER
CHILI NACHO BOWL Loaded with cheese, sour cream, onions & tortilla chips
PU-PU SLIDER PLATTER 2 each: crab cake, duck, pulled pork & mini-cheeseburger sliders
BRAT SANDWICH Bratwurst with sauerkraut, mustard & homemade fries
ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICH homemade beef on italian bread with peppers, onions, giardiniera & choice of fries or potato salad
PLETHORA OF CHICKEN WINGS! our newest taste explosion: EVIL OX WINGS Joins Ox Cart’s legendary bbq & hot wing family
Evil!
- Mary
Tags: Brunch, Ox Cart Tavern, Superbowl
Posted in Food & Drink |
Friday, February 4th, 2011
- Liena
Tags: 773 Lounge, Superbowl
Posted in Food & Drink |
