NoBar - Anthony Mackie's Bar in Bedstuy Brooklyn

The name NoBar comes from the street that it is located on- Nostrand Ave.  This spot is supposed to be a "cool, cheap, neighborhood hang", according to Mackie.  The bar features specialty brews by the bottle, and a menu of 25 house cocktails.  The food menu includes original recipes from Mackie.
Also, be sure to look out for another spot he'll be opening up that will be located across the street from NoBar called InTheNo- a speakeasy style bar with a wine selection and a performance space for poetry and play readings.
I'll be stopping by before summer comes to an end :)

Sources:
http://www.papermag.com/arts_and_style/2011/04/raising-the-bar.php
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/20/anthony-mackie-opens-up-n_n_904646.html
Images:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NoBar-BKNY/126496070742609?sk=wall#!/pages/NoBar-BKNY/126496070742609?sk=wall&closeTheater=1

Location:
608 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn NY

Carmelized Fruit

I was having fruit for breakfast one morning and decided to try something different.  Out came this great topping for ice cream or yogurt!

3 large strawberries
1 kiwi
handful of blueberries
2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar, depending on how sweet you want it
about 1/4 cup of water
This was only one serving so double, triple, to get the amount you need.

I cut the strawberries and kiwi into cubes and left the blueberries as is.  Heated up the water and brown sugar in a skillet until it started bubbling up, then added the fruit.  I let it all sit for about 2-3 minutes or until the fruit gets soft and brown. That's it!  The mixture was warm, sweet and syrupy. 

Spotted in Hong Kong: A grape-and-vanilla-flavored banana-inspired popsicle
http://tumblr.thedailywh.at/post/7700810974/futuristic-frozen-treat-of-the-day-spotted-in

Chocolate covered bacon!!!

Strawberry Margarita Jello Shots

Watermelon Jello Shots

Sources:
ffffood.com
thatssomichelle.blogspot.com

Burger Etiquette

Image from http://www.momofukufor2.com/

Are you ready to sink your teeth into a really big, juicy burger this weekend?  There IS a proper way to do it and a few things to consider before you do just that.  Here are 10 tips that will turn you into a burger eating champion!

1. Wear appropriate clothing.  You know what you're about to get into, so you can't blame anyone but yourself if ketchup, mustard or bbq sauce spills all over your white tee.
2. All 10 fingers on the bun please.  Do not "one hand" your burger.  She doesn't like it and will try to slip away.  Pinky up method might apply here for some ;)
3. Take bites that you can handle to avoid a messy mouth.  Someone is always watching. 
4. If it's too much to handle, nothing is wrong with breaking out the good old fashion knife and fork.  Works everytime.
5. Don't squeeze. 
6. Always keep a napkin or plate underneath your burger to catch the burger juice.
7. To avoid extra leakage, skip the tomatoe.
8. Chew with your mouth closed.
9. No talking. Focus on that good ole burger. Plus there's nothing worse than chewed up burger flying out your mouth. Remember...someone is always watching.
10. Enjoy and have fun with your burger!

Hope this helps! 
Happy Fourth of July friends!!! :-)