OT: HFNYR Official Foodie Thread including Craft Beer, Wine & Liquor

[LORDE]

Florida - Fresh Market bread > Publix bread.

Still nowhere close to NY.

That's true actually... we have a Fresh Market fairly close by but the Publix is a block away & a super easy in & out. I should take adv of the Fresh Market more.

Their croissants are great.

 

[Boris Zubov]

Some places I can think of...

The Brazen Fox (hot spot in White plains)- White Plains
Bridgeview Tavern (Great view hence the name, great selection of beer, and awesome burgers)- Tarrytown
Demeters - Tarrytown
Colony Grill (Decent Pizza, TV's all over the place , and a nice beer selection) - Portchester
Growlers Beer Bistro (Great beer selection, a cozy nice place with TVs) - Bronxville
Pete's Saloon - (Very good food, nice selection of beer) Elmsford


I'm more familiar with Rockland County..

District96/Burger Loft (Great burgers, and has a seperate tap room on the brewery side and a nice little outside deck) - New City
Norcina (Great Pizza and craft beer) - New City
The Henry - Nyack
Prohibition River - Nyack
River Taphouse (Amazing views and good food with a nice beer selection- Piermont
Growler and Gill - Nanuet NY (Don't have many TVs, but food is good and craft beer is nearly unlimited, and has a nice outside biergarten )
BJ Restaurant and Brewhouse (Deep dish pizza, and their own craft beer selections) - Nanuet NY

Just a friendly FYI...You may or may not be aware that BJs is a national chain like TGIFs or Applebees. All their food comes frozen in a box from Sysco. Some people don't give a shit, but I'm not one of them.

 

[Leonardo87]

Just a friendly FYI...You may or may not be aware that BJs is a national chain like TGIFs or Applebees. All their food comes frozen in a box from Sysco. Some people don't give a shit, but I'm not one of them.

Yeah not sure why I included that place. Atmosphere is very nice for a sporting event, beer is not bad, but the food is just ok.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

Bridgeview Tavern (Great view hence the name, great selection of beer, and awesome burgers)- Tarrytown
Demeters - Tarrytown

I've been to Horsefeathers in Tarrytown several times, they have a good seasonal list as well. Fall time Pumpkin Ales, etc.

Also some of the best potato skins I've had. They are the actual skins from peeling (not the entire potato carved out) crisped on on hot skillet (i get it with extra cheddar and bacon).

2 orders of those with a good beer. Thats all you really need.

 

[Leonardo87]

I've been to Horsefeathers in Tarrytown several times, they have a good seasonal list as well. Pumpkin Ales, etc.

Also some of the best potato skins I've had. They are the actual skins from peeling crisped on on hot skillet (i get it with extra cheddar and bacon). 2 orders of those with a good beer. Thats all you really need

I've heard of Horsefeathers just never been there. Be sure to check out Bridgeview Tavern, really nice craft beer list, and had a Bison burger there and it was very good.

 

[HockeyBasedNYC]

I've heard of Horsefeathers just never been there. Be sure to check out Bridgeview Tavern, really nice craft beer list, and had a Bison burger there and it was very good.

Ok deal

Ill check out Bridgeview and you check out Horsefeather and report back haha

I was literally just looking at it on Google because we go over to Tarrytown in the fall every year.

Looks really good.

 

[Leonardo87]

Ok deal

Ill check out Bridgeview and you check out Horsefeather and report back haha

I was literally just looking at it on Google because we go over to Tarrytown in the fall every year.

Looks really good.

I’m in Tarrytown most mornings at Coffee Labs to get my coffee before heading to the office lol

 

[LokiDog]

I’m in Tarrytown most mornings at Coffee Labs to get my coffee before heading to the office lol

Regarding Tarrytown, and the neighboring Sleepy Hollow. Colonel Ichabod Crane was the inspiration for the Headless Horseman character. He’s a relative. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ. Cranbury NJ and Cranford NJ were originally hamlets established by the Crane family, who were also supposedly founding families of Newark. Crane is the post-immigration spelling. Craine was the original Gaelic spelling. And thus I have always felt a connection to Sleepy Hollow. For no reason beyond a very distant family relation having inspired Washington Irving.

 

[Leonardo87]

Regarding Tarrytown, and the neighboring Sleepy Hollow. Colonel Ichabod Crane was the inspiration for the Headless Horseman character. He’s a relative. He was born in Elizabeth, NJ. Cranbury NJ and Cranford NJ were originally hamlets established by the Crane family, who were also supposedly founding families of Newark. Crane is the post-immigration spelling. Craine was the original Gaelic spelling. And thus I have always felt a connection to Sleepy Hollow. For no reason beyond a very distant family relation having inspired Washington Irving.

Yup, it's just north of Tarrytown on Route 9. It's interesting, you are driving up there and you pass through a row of those spooky trees, and every time, I think about the movie/legend.

 

[LokiDog]

Yup, it's just north of Tarrytown on Route 9. It's interesting, you are driving up there and you pass through a row of those spooky trees, and every time, I think about the movie/legend.

Yeah, there’s something about the region that makes me feel like it could/should be true and I’ve always loved having a family connection to the legend, even if it’s only due to Washington Irving being a correspondent with the army and naming his character after a colonel he shared a drink with from time to time. Still a fun bit of “lineage”.

 

[KirkAlbuquerque]

Speaking of Sleepy Hollow, is the Jack O Lantern Blaze worth it? Never been in all my years living around here

 

[LokiDog]

Back from Poland and after visiting a bunch of castles and being our usual nerd-selves, my wife decided we should go to the NY Ren Faire in Tuxedo Park today and rent costumes and go the full 9 yards so… I’m getting drunk dressed as either a Witcher or a Scottish rebel today.

 

[LokiDog]

Legit fun day. Drunken, full, sun burned and tired.

 

[Leonardo87]

 

[Boris Zubov]

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The truth hurts.

 

[Gardner McKay]

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Grapefruit belongs in nothing. It is an assault on the taste buds.

 

[Leonardo87]

Grapefruit belongs in nothing. It is an assault on the taste buds.

That‘s actually a pineapple. You know Pizza with pineapples, lol.

 

[Gardner McKay]

One of the few things I dislike about the south is how late fall arrives. But it ends up working out because by the end of September, I usually have collected enough beef bones and vegetable scraps from cooking throughout the year to begin making making beef broth for the winter... specifically, beef broth for French onion soup the next day.

It is the fourth year I've been doing this and I continue to refine the process a bit but man... I love it. So much work and so much fun.

 

[Leonardo87]

One of the few things I dislike about the south is how late fall arrives. But it ends up working out because by the end of September, I usually have collected enough beef bones and vegetable scraps from cooking throughout the year to begin making making beef broth for the winter... specifically, beef broth for French onion soup the next day.

It is the fourth year I've been doing this and I continue to refine the process a bit but man... I love it. So much work and so much fun.

Love French Onion soup. Looks very good also.

 

[mrmovies779]

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Legit fun day. Drunken, full, sun burned and tired.

That explains the kid..how did you like it?

 

[LokiDog]

That explains the kid..how did you like it?

I’d say we both had a blast. He apparently loves wooden swords.

 

[Incubajerks]

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[LokiDog]

Leaving for Dallas on the 27th. I’m driving down with Loki, Henrik and wife will meet me on the 29th after flying down. Can’t wait for some real BBQ.

The process hasn’t been fun so far though. First apartment denied us because my credit is still fairly shoddy with a couple of derogatory remarks (it’s greatly improved and on the mend, but still not where it needs to be) but we spent $75 per person for the application plus a $200 “admin fee” (such BS, honestly) so that was $350 down the drain. The next apartment accepted us but had an $85 application fee per person and a $300 admin fee. Since notifying us that we were accepted they haven’t sent us any info on signing the lease, next steps, etc. It’s been 4 days and we have called, texted and emailed about 25x in total. So now we’re worried that is a huge red flag and that renting there may not be a good idea even though we’ve been accepted. But that would be another $470 down the drain.

The move itself is costing $3500, then I’ll have gas and tolls on my drive down. Meanwhile, our cat, who my wife has had for 10 years suddenly became very disinterested in eating, hiding beneath a cabinet in the basement and shedding like crazy the past few weeks. Finally my wife took him to the vet and had to run blood work and other tests. It turns out he has late stage lymphoma and has to be put down. The tests cost us $450 and now euthanasia will be another $150 + cremation will be $75.

I’m literally bleeding money I don’t have while trying to get us situated and I’m about at my wits end. Her parents paying to fly us out to Poland was great, but even with them covering virtually everything, of course we managed to spend some money on food and souvenirs as well. Last night was probably the first night in 3 weeks that I didn’t have a drink. I’ve been insanely stressed which is why I’ve been very scarce despite the season being around the corner.

Including the move but not including gas, tolls and my wife’s plane ticket, I’ve spent $5,995 in the past 15 days or so, and I don’t have it. I *just* got myself mostly out of debt, down to like, $1500 remaining, and I don’t want to start instantly adding debt again. We still have first months rent due when we make the move. I’m just shot.

I want to just get 2 large pizzas, an assortment of the absolute best local craft beers, binge myself into a coma and possibly not wake up. The cost of living, just since the end of 2019, has become unbearable.

 

[Boris Zubov]

Leaving for Dallas on the 27th. I’m driving down with Loki, Henrik and wife will meet me on the 29th after flying down. Can’t wait for some real BBQ.

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The process hasn’t been fun so far though. First apartment denied us because my credit is still fairly shoddy with a couple of derogatory remarks (it’s greatly improved and on the mend, but still not where it needs to be) but we spent $75 per person for the application plus a $200 “admin fee” (such BS, honestly) so that was $350 down the drain. The next apartment accepted us but had an $85 application fee per person and a $300 admin fee. Since notifying us that we were accepted they haven’t sent us any info on signing the lease, next steps, etc. It’s been 4 days and we have called, texted and emailed about 25x in total. So now we’re worried that is a huge red flag and that renting there may not be a good idea even though we’ve been accepted. But that would be another $470 down the drain.

The move itself is costing $3500, then I’ll have gas and tolls on my drive down. Meanwhile, our cat, who my wife has had for 10 years suddenly became very disinterested in eating, hiding beneath a cabinet in the basement and shedding like crazy the past few weeks. Finally my wife took him to the vet and had to run blood work and other tests. It turns out he has late stage lymphoma and has to be put down. The tests cost us $450 and now euthanasia will be another $150 + cremation will be $75.

I’m literally bleeding money I don’t have while trying to get us situated and I’m about at my wits end. Her parents paying to fly us out to Poland was great, but even with them covering virtually everything, of course we managed to spend some money on food and souvenirs as well. Last night was probably the first night in 3 weeks that I didn’t have a drink. I’ve been insanely stressed which is why I’ve been very scarce despite the season being around the corner.

Including the move but not including gas, tolls and my wife’s plane ticket, I’ve spent $5,995 in the past 15 days or so, and I don’t have it. I *just* got myself mostly out of debt, down to like, $1500 remaining, and I don’t want to start instantly adding debt again. We still have first months rent due when we make the move. I’m just shot.

I want to just get 2 large pizzas, an assortment of the absolute best local craft beers, binge myself into a coma and possibly not wake up. The cost of living, just since the end of 2019, has become unbearable.

Hang in there brother. When it rains it pours. Things are going to turn around for you very soon.

Sorry about kitty. Losing a pet really sucks.

 

[LokiDog]

Once fall starts, i'm all pumpkin! Definitely my go to in October to bring home:

And here is my go to when at the bar. And yes, you better believe I ask for the cinnamon rim

For everyone who a part of this pumpkin/Oktoberfest debate, regardless of which side you fell on…

I found a Pumpkin Pie Imperial Marzen at my local brewery today clocking in at 10% and tasting like a classic Oktoberfest with a hint of cinnamon and clove and I’m in love. And getting drunk because of how strong they are. But a 10% imperial Marzen is awesome. So much crisper and more refreshing than an imperial stout or a double/triple IPA that would carry this kind of ABV. With the cool weather that we’ve had recently, it’s genuinely wonderful.

It’s checking all of the early fall boxes - it’s not heavy like a colder weather beer, nor overly sweet/artificial like many pumpkin beers. It’s mostly a Marzen that packs a wallop with a solid level of “taste those fall flavors? Eh? Eh?”. It feels like crunchy leaves and a cool breeze. Just the kind of happiness I desperately needed this weekend.