Birdsall House

Adventures in Peekskill

by Craig Nelson

Hypothetical situation: You're walking through through Central Park at 2 pm on a Saturday, and it's ridiculously hot and humid. For the 21st straight day. You need to get out of the city NOW.  Here's an easy solution: Jump on the Metro-North and head to Peekskill. It's only about a 45 minute ride up the Hudson, and there's fantastic beer, food, and films waiting for you. First stop is Birdsall House (brought to you by the fine folks behind Continue

Issue Project Room

Courtyard Rock

by Rob Tallia

Want to sweat like a pig outside in a totally enclosed, breeze-less outdoor courtyard near the Gowanus Canal and hear avant-garde musical offerings from the cool curators at Issue Project Room! Of course you do! It beats sitting inside the long narrow airless inside space that is Issue's main space (at least until they move to new digs, again). A few weeks ago was sold-out Syrian legend Omar Souleyman, who rocked the space even though it was app ... Continue

East River State Park

View With Benefits

by Sarah Enelow

Many New Yorkers are consumed with dread when trudging around midtown, yet it always looks so beautiful from a distance. Thankfully, the East River State Park in Williamsburg is one way to enjoy that iconic skyline without setting foot in Manhattan. This welcoming green space boasts many qualities: clean, spacious, ideal for picnics, family friendly, and if it didn't sadly close at dusk, it would be a romantic place to watch the sunset. Be prepared on sunny days as there's little in the way of s ... Continue

The Batmobile Garage

To The Batcave!

by Rob Tallia

So, think you've seen everything, Mr. Jaded New Yorker? This is why we bike/walk/drive around Red Hook, and every other neighborhood in New York, because you NEVER KNOW WHAT THE F#*K YOU'RE GOING TO SEE. Like the day we were driving down Huntington Street after eating lunch at DeFonte's, and we saw four guys rolling the Batmobile back into a garage. What was the Batmobile doing in Red Hook, you ask? Who the hell knows? According ... Continue

Barros Luco

Chile Chow

by Layne Mosler

The $5 baked beef empanada here is a thing of beauty: big chunks of meat, loads of smoked red pepper, black olives, raisins, and hard-boiled egg. Though it's thick, the dough is flavorful, dutifully supporting the business of the filling. Sandwiches--especially the signature Barros Luco with steak or marinated chicken and melted cheese--are equally popular and served on Chilean bread that's baked fresh daily. Sit upstairs in the evenings and on weekends and use free Wi-Fi while you chow down. If ... Continue

Sea-Horse

Beach Basket Bingo

by Lara Kavanagh

Lurking just shy of the girders of the Brooklyn Bridge (Manhattan side) is Sea-Horse, a relaxed bar-restaurant, touting "beach baskets" on the menu. Now, I'm not from around these American parts, but even an urbanite like me, who can barely tell a cow from a horse, can see that Front Street is no beach. But once inside on a fairly hot day, with the windows flung open to let the breeze in, I really did feel like I was in a kind of vibey seaside surf shack, decorated as it is with seahorses on the ... Continue

Tandoor

Hard-To-Find Greenery

by Layne Mosler

Believe it or not, it's rare to find sarson ka saag (mustard green puree) at Indian restaurants in New York--and it's even rarer to find a version as tasty as the one at Tandoor. Pair the saag with pudina paratha (flat bread with fresh mint leaves) and you have a combination so glorious you won't miss the meat. Tandoor also makes a mean chicken tikka masala (think perfectly cooked chunks of chicken and a sauce that relies more on a vibrant masala than on tomatoes or cream for flavor). Soft, chew ... Continue

Radish

Foodie Bodega

by Caroline Shadood

Radish is a general store for the socially conscious foodie who is too lazy to always make their own lunch (yeah, we're looking at you NFT reader). It features seasonal prepared foods, artisanal beverages, and an intricate selection of locally sourced dry goods. This brand-spanking-new Bedford spot is teeming with culinary surprises, like their yarn-tied asparagus sandwich and signature strawberry basil hard candy. Gourmet yet simple fast food (without any of the implications), Radish is sure ... Continue