Best of NYC

NYC Beaches

2006-08-16T10:32:00.000-05:00

At last, information on all the great beaches within NY City limits. Enjoy it while you still can.

Coney Island Surf Ave., Brooklyn, 718/372-5159 In addition to a beach, Coney Island has a famous boardwalk with rides and games of chance, Cyclone roller coaster, a sideshow, museum, flea markets, the beautiful new Brooklyn Cyclones stadium, the fantastic New York Aquarium, and special events like June’s Mermaid Parade and the summer Siren Festival.
Did You Know?New York City has 578 miles of waterfront. Gateway National Recreation Area Brooklyn, Queens, & Staten Island, 718/338-3688 Fantastic beaches, old military forts, and wildlife are the big draws to this unexpectedly diverse park with an assortment of activities from beachcombing to aviation history. The concept of the urban natural park emerged in the United States in the 1960s. One of the first in the country to be set up by the National Park System, Gateway National Recreation Area protects wilderness along the city's south shore, combining native wildlife, public beaches and historic structures. There is seasonal ferry service (to be expanded) from Manhattan to Gateway’s Sandy Hook Unit, in NJ.Great Kills Park Hylan Blvd., between Fairlawn & Emmet Aves., Staten Island, 718/980-6130, 718/ 351-8700 Great Kills Park is part of Gateway National Recreation Area and has a swimming beach with life guards, off-shore fishing, marina, jogging and walking trails.

Orchard Beach Pelham Bay Park, Bronx, 718/885-2275 The elegant mile-long Orchard Beach crescent - the "Bronx Riviera" - is the borough’s most popular summertime meeting place. There’s a boardwalk for people-watching, a band shell where weekend concerts are held, and tennis, paddleball, and basketball courts. Rockaway Beach South of Rockaway Beach Blvd./Bay 116th St., 718/318-4000 Rockaway Beach is America’s longest municipal beach, with almost ten miles for sun worshippers and sand castle builders.

Coney Island Freak show, highly recommended

2006-08-07T07:45:00.000-05:00

SIDESHOWS BY THE SEASHORE is located at the corner of Surf Avenue & West 12th Street in the heart of the Coney Island amusement park. The sideshow seats about 100 people and there is a FREAK BAR (serving beer) and a GIFT SHOP in the lobby. Both the inside and the outside of this historic early 20th century building are decorated in canvas sideshow banners. In the 1950's and 60's it was home to Dave Rosen's Wonderland Circus Sideshow where such legends as Sealo the Seal Boy, JoJo the Dogfaced Boy, tattooed man Jack Dracula and talker Bobby Reynolds once worked and performed. Please call the office at (718) 372-5159 for rental rates. SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend the full cast show will perform Fridays from 2-8pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 1-11pm. PRICE: Tickets can be purchased at the door only on the day of performance. The price is $6 for Adults and $4 for children under 12 years old. TRANSPORTATION: Take the N or Q train to the last stop, Coney Island station.

Tigers at the Bronx Zoo

2006-07-28T09:14:00.000-05:00

Want to see a tiger up close? Come explore Tiger Mountain, the Bronx Zoo’s spectacular tiger exhibit that puts you just a (safe!) whisker away from the largest member of the cat family.

Tiger Mountain is three acres that recreate the natural habitat of the Siberian tiger. But there are some unique additional amenities like a pool and a sprinkler that speak to the Bronx Zoo’s innovative animal enrichment program, developed to help animals live stimulating, healthy lives.

Tiger Mountain features six stars in stripes, the latest in animal enrichment, and the most up-to-date information on the Wildlife Conservation Society’s global efforts to save this majestic endangered animal.

Best Steak NYC: Peter Luger

2006-06-09T08:13:00.000-05:00

If you can get reservations at this finest Brooklyn, NY steakhouse, it's well worth the large amount of cash you will drop for the best beef in NYC. CASH ONLY, NO CREDIT CARDS!

Peter Luger, Inc.178 Broadway Brooklyn, N.Y. 11211 Reservations:(718) 387-7400

BY SUBWAY: Take F Train downtown to Delancey Street. Go upstairs and transfer to the J, M, Z Train over the Williamsburg Bridge to Marcy Avenue (First stop over the bridge). Walk on Broadway towards the East River to Peter Luger at 178 Broadway.

Peter Luger Steak House has been serving the finest USDA Prime steaks since 1887. The selection process is crucial and therefore is done only by members of the family who visit the wholesale markets on a daily basis. It begins with fresh sides of beef that usually come from the Midwest. The section of beef used is called the short loin. Only those cattle graded PRIME by the United States Agriculture Department are even considered. It is then important to examine the color, fat conformation and bones.

The color must be pink with an even conformation of fat dispersed throughout. This is referred to as marbling. If selected, the loin is brought back to the premises of the restaurant where the dry aging process begins. The loins of beef sit in a temperature controlled cooler where air circulates around them. After the meat is properly aged, it is butchered and brought up to the kitchen for broiling.

June is almost here

2006-05-29T10:41:00.000-05:00

Hi all,

June is right around the corner and this is a great time to visit NYC. Here are a few stats/tips, etc. about visiting the city in the early part of the summer.

June Weather:
Average High: 79°F
Average Low: 64°F
June's warm weather welcomes visitors to New York City who want to enjoy walking the streets of New York City, and the many exciting summer activities in the city.

What to Wear:
pack an umbrella
a sweater
closed toe shoes, comfortable for walking and water-resistant if possible
a picnic blanket is great if you want to check out some of the free concerts and movies

June Perks:
warm weather for visiting New York City, but not as hot as the rest of summer
perfect time of year for New York's many walking tours
the annual Museum Mile Festival
many summer concerts and outdoor film festivals to see (most of which are free!)
Restaurant Week returns, so enjoy the opportunity to try some of New York City's restaurants at bargain prices

June Cons:
warmer weather
more crowds, especially later in the month when schools are out

Good to Know:
If you want to go to any of the movies or free concerts in New York City parks, bring a blanket and pack a picnic dinner -- you can even bring some wine and beer if you're discrete. It's a great experience and truly gives you a taste of being a local New Yorker.

June Highlights/Events:
Museum Mile Festival
Belmont Stakes
Puerto Rican Day Parade
Met Opera in the Parks
Bryant Park Film Festival
Shakespeare in the Park
Mermaid Parade
Lesbian and Gay Pride Week
Father's Day
New York Restaurant Week
Midsummer Night Swing
Baseball Season
Women's Liberty Season (WNBA)
JVC Jazz Festival
Central Park SummerStage

The Wedding Singer: Musical Review

2006-05-21T20:00:00.000-05:00

The Wedding Singer - Musical In The Wedding Singer it's 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party - until his own fiancee leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. Only trouble is Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of the decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. With a brand new score that pays loving homage to the pop songs of the 1980's, The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer just might be the coolest guy in the room.

10 best spots in the city

2006-05-04T17:48:00.000-05:00

Impress out of town guests with a truly local experience.

1. Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey St, New York, NY CBGB may be the more popular T-shirt, but to see up-and-coming bands with the locals, this place can't be beat.

2. Frick Collection
1 E 70th St, New York, NY Pass by the Met on your way to this, a unique collection housed in the mansion of its collector.

3. Spice Market
403 W 13th St, New York, NY Superstar chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Meatpacking District spot not only serves outstanding Asian eats, but the decor is even more impressive.

4. Lobby Lounge
80 Columbus Cir, New York, NY This plush lounge on the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel is arguably the best place to sip a glass of wine while gazing out at Central Park.

5. Grimaldi's Pizzeria
19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY It may be cliche, but grabbing a pie at one of the city's best pizzerias and then hoofing it over the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most fun and affordable ways to show off NYC.

6. Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY The expansive gardens are a peaceful oasis year-round, nestled between two other noteworthy attractions, the Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park.

7. Lenox Lounge
288 Lenox Ave, New York, NY Skip the mainstream midtown spots and instead, catch a weekend jazz show or a Monday night jam session at this legend.

8. Canal Street Bikes
417 Canal St Ste 1, New York, NY Locals know that the best way to see the city, no matter the season, is on two wheels. Rent a bike and head up the West Side Highway path, stop by the Boat Basin cafe for a beer and burger, and see Central Park all in one afternoon.

9. The Cloisters
Fort Tryon Park, New York, NY This medieval European museum and garden is a favorite escape, with an impressive view of the Hudson River and the Palisades.

10. Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal St, New York, NY Up-and-coming comics test their material here nightly, but there's no telling when one of the "SNL" stars or other famous comics will stop by for a set.

Tool cover band coming to BB King club

2006-04-26T20:11:00.000-05:00

Celebrating the release of TOOL's long-awaited CD "10,000 Days". Not many tribute bands out there ever attempt to engage in the raw talent, mysticism, and magic that is TOOL. But if you talk to four brave souls from New York City, their love and passion for this music led them to form SCHISM. New York City's premiere TOOL tribute band. We invite you of the collective unconscious to share with us the experience of TOOL as submitted to you by your humble servants of SCHISM. www.toolbandnyc.com

They'll be at BB King on May 5th, tix are available thur ticketmaster. BB King is on 42nd St. Between Broadway and 8th.

Wonderful Manhattan Real Estate Broker

2006-04-18T11:09:00.000-05:00

Finding an apartment in Manhattan is a very stressful state of affairs. When looking for my first apartment in NYC, I dealt with about 8-10 real estate brokers. No one compared to Manhattan Apartments.

Here you will find an ethical and diligent group of agents in both sales and rental divisions. They will not pressure you to accept the first apartment you come across; rather, they will gather all the pertinent facts about what you like and dislike about a unit, then find one that more closely suits your needs. They were invaluable in my apartment searches and I would never consider using another real estate brokerage again.

Check out their website:

http://www.manhattanapts.com/

Best Sushi

2006-04-16T15:45:00.000-05:00

3 reviews of some top notch sushi restuarants.

1) Tomoe Sushi
You'll have to wait for a table at this Greenwich Village restaurant, but the wait is worth it. Amazingly fresh and generous scallop sushi and yellowtail and scallion maki are among my favorite choices (at very reasonable prices.) Somewhat barren setting, no reservations.

2) Yama
Three separate locations in Greenwich Village all offer generous portions of sushi at reasonable prices. Classier decor than Yama with only slightly higher prices.

3) Jeollado
This East Village restaurant serves both Korean and Japanese food. Their seaweed salad is among my favorites.

Some Facts On Broadway Shows

2006-04-14T09:47:00.000-05:00

Broadway shows may run for a varying number of weeks, depending on ticket sales. Musicals tend to have longer runs than do stage plays. Both musicals and stage plays on Broadway and in their respective tours often rely on casting well-known performers in leading roles to draw larger audiences or bring in new audience members to the theatre. Actors from movies and television are frequently cast for the premieres of Broadway shows or are used to replace actors leaving a cast. Many performers, however, are still primarily "stage" actors, who spend more time on the stages of New York and will appear in television and screen roles as a secondary venue.

Music Events for Sunday, April 8

2006-04-08T15:50:00.000-05:00

The weather is rather nasty this weekend in NYC; I dug around to find some great, mostly free, music and comedy events around the city. Locations and times are listed below. Maybe it will cheer us up in spite of the weather.

Classical Music
Special Music School
Students from the school will give concerts throughout the day
Barnes & Noble - Lincoln Triangle (Upper West Side)
10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Classical Music
Student bass recital
Mannes College of Music (Upper West Side)
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Opera
The New York Opera Forum
A concert version of La Cenerentola by Gioacchino Rossini
Donnell Library (Theater District)
1:30 pm

Classical Music
Student cello recital
Mannes College of Music (Upper West Side)
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Classical Music
Organ
Ken Cowan, organist; followed by Choral Evensong
St. Bartholomew's Church (Midtown East)
4:30 pm

Classical Music
Trios and Quartets: Brahms, Mozart, Prokofiev
Mannes College of Music (Upper West Side)
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Classical Music
Bach Cantata 182 – Himmelskönig, sei willkommen; Johann Michael Bach – Herr, du lässest mich erfahren; Valet will ich dir geben, BWV 735 & 736
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Upper West Side)
5:00 pm

Jazz
Jazz Vespers
Saint Peter's Church (Midtown East)
5:00 pm
Evening

Classical Music
Student flute recital
Mannes College of Music (Upper West Side)
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Classical Music
Student bassoon recital
Mannes College of Music (Upper West Side)
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Comedy
Asssscat 3000
Weekly longform improv show
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (Chelsea)
9:30 pm

Visit Comic Strip Live

2006-04-05T14:13:00.000-05:00

Upon entering the Comic Strip, you'll pass a wall lined with autographed publicity shots of comics who have played the club since its inception in the 1970's. Eddie Murphy, Jerry Seinfeld and Paul Riser are just a few of today's stars whose pictures grace this East Side establishment. Wednesday is Alternative Night at the club, where, prior to the traditional stand-up routines, you'll see group sketches and one-man shows. The club, which seats up to 220 people, serves light fare, which includes pizza, Chinese and Mexican food.

1568 Second Avenue, between 81st & 82nd Streets (212) 861-9386
Take the #4, #5 or #6 train to 86th St and walk over to 2nd Ave.

Hot eats...

2006-04-03T09:58:00.000-05:00

I finally got a chance to try the infamous Plataforma restaurant on 49th St between 8th and 9th Ave.

The concept is to serve a wide variety of different cuts of beef, pork, lamb, chicken, etc., in succession, to each diner individually right at their table, thus there is not a traditional menu. The restaurant features a fixed-price continuous tableside service. You'll also find an outta this world salad bar.

Get there fast and let the gorging begin. A bit on the pricey side but worth every cent.

Tartan Week coming to NYC

2006-03-29T16:13:00.000-05:00

Please note the below highlights to celebrate Tartan Week. In case you don't know, this is a week dedicated to Scotitsh-Americans and was founded by three New York based Scottish organizations: Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York, 1756, New York Caledonian Club, 1856, and American Scottish Foundation, 1956. Enjoy some Glenfiddich malt whiskey, while you're at it!

April 4: Scotland's greatest Celtic rock band perform at the Nokia Theatre Times Square. You need to book tickets through ticketmaster.

April 6: New York Racquet and Tennis Club, 370 Park Avenue Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York salutes National Tartan Day with a cocktail reception starting at 5.30pm. This is a ticketed-only event and tickets are limited.

April 1 thur 9: The Scottish Village is a dynamic, exhibition of Scotland past and present. Catch live Scottish music, fashion shows, cooking demonstrations and genealogical displays - you could even win a free flight to Scotland! Admission is free, so be sure to visit the Scottish Village in Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal

April 2: Join over 3,000 runers for this 10k run through Central Park organised by New York Road Runners and sponsored by the Scottish Executive. Tel 212 8604455

April 8: The New York Tartan Day Parade along 6th Ave. will be starting at 2pm.

Blaggard's Pub for a bevie

2006-03-27T15:16:00.000-05:00

Friends, at times we all yearn for a tall ale in a friendly pub. Well, I recently discovered the warmest little Irish Pub to date and it's not so far off from Penn Station. You gotta check out Bladdard's Pub located on 35th St, just off 7th Ave (between 7th and 8th). Bring your drinkin' cap because the locals in here are all professional elbow benders. The pints are cheap as can be and the crowd is just about as much fun as you can ask for. Great music, bar food, atmosphere and its consistently like this (I've been there 5 different times over the past 2 months and it never fails to be exciting on any given random weeknight or weekend).

And order the cheese sticks!! YUM!

Neighborhood Profile: Brooklyn Heights

2006-03-26T12:10:00.000-05:00

Brooklyn Heights boasts the greatest views of lower Manhattan and brownstone mansions that rival anything on Fifth Avenue. Considered to be the first suburb in America, the Brooklyn Heights of today is much more than a suburb. It has become one of the most desirable neighborhoods for Manhattanites ready to raise a family. It is a Manhattan neighborhood, located on the better side of the river.

The Promenade, a unique park built atop the double-decker Brookyln/Queen Expressway draws tourists worldwide for its spectacular views of the East River bridges and the skyscrapers of Manhattan. As you walk the length, small memorials for the World Trade Center still adorn its space. Many residents watched the tragedy unfold less than two miles away.

Today's Brooklyn Heights is also a monument to the history of New York and the United States. Europeans first appeared in 1645, forming the settlement of "Breuckelen" near the site of today's Borough Hall. Breuckelen, meaning marsh land, is thought to come from the areas resemblance to Breuckelen, Holland, where the settlers originated. The bluffs of Brooklyn Heights gained fame as many of Manhattan's early merchants built mansions to gain the first views of "the city."

For the tourist or history buff, Brooklyn Heights has an abundance of "not to be missed" landmarks:

St. Ann and the Holy Trinity Church on Montague and Clinton Streets, was designed by Minard Lafever and constructed between 1844 and 1847. Containing 7,000 square feet of stained glass windows designed in the 1840s by William and John Bolton, they are renowned as the FIRST American made stained glass.

Our Lady of Lebanon Church on Henry and Remsen Streets, features placques on its massive Bronze doors from the Normandie, and inside the church, a bronze railing, a cloisonne enamel bas-relief of a Norman knight, and a bronze statue entitled "La Paix" (Peace).

The Brooklyn Historical Society on Pierrepont and Clinton Streets, is a four-story Queen Anne style building that was completed in 1881 and designed by architect George B. Post. BHS provides a look into Brooklyn's past with changing exhibits and walking tours of the neighborhood.

Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims on Orange and Hicks Streets, first gathered in 1847, led by Henry Ward Beecher, the famed clergyman and antislavery advocate. From its beginnings, the Church served as a vital philosophical and geographical link in the Underground Railroad.

Best clothing bargins in NYC

2006-03-24T13:00:00.000-05:00

Shoppers, this post is for you. There are still 2 places in the city that offer great savings on clothes: Century 21 and El Mundo.

Century 21 has 2 NYC locations; the most popular and easily accessable in near the World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan. The second store is in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. At these stores you can find designer clothing at deeply discounted prices. Bring plenty of patience because you really have to hunt for sizes and the crowds are usually pretty massive. The store in Brooklyn is slightly less busy and you're more likely to find "gems" here since fewer of the high brow Manhattanites make the long trip (so it's definitely worth the long subway journey). But the store in lower Manhattan offers 4 entire floors of clothes and a seperate shoe store right next door and there's a ton of great finds.

El Mundo has 2 locations, one in Harlem and one in Inwood. Relative to Century, the clothes are even cheaper here, though the atmosphere is a little more "ghetto". Regardless, you'll find designer clothes at drastic discounts, tons of great stuff!

For Century 21's lower Manhattan loaction, take the downtown R train to Courtland St/World Trade Center or the #4, #5 train to Fulton St. If you'd like to visit the Bay Ridge, Brooklyn location, take the Brooklyn bound R train to 86th St. and you should arrive in about an 45 minutes from Lower Manhattan.

For El Mundo's Harlem branch, take the uptown #1 train to 125th St. For Inwood, which is located at the upper tip of Manhattan (way uptown), take the #1 train to 207th St.

A good close to wine week in NYC

2006-03-23T15:36:00.000-05:00

Check out these upcoming events:

Friday, Mar. 24 ~ Smith and Wollensky's for $10 plus the cost of lunch you can sample up to 10 fine wines.

For other upcoming NYC wine events, check out the below link:

http://www.localwineevents.com/New-York-City-Wine/

The Other Little Italy (Bronx style)

2006-03-22T10:34:00.000-05:00

Little Italy in Manhattan runs along Mulbury St, north of Chinatown. Most everybody who's been to NYC has made this a point of attraction and it is crowded with tourists and natives alike who enjoy the wonderful dining, bakeries, coffee shops, shopping, etc.

If you are a frequent visitor (or maybe even an uninformed New Yorker) and are looking for a change of pace, welcome to Little Italy in the Bronx. While it's a bit gritty and far off the beaten path, LI in the Bronx offers a more authentic Italian feel and the food is scores better than most of the places down in Manhattan. You will get a sense of 1920's New York as the neighborhood has remained largely unchanged throughout the years (so I'm told) and, rather than being overtaken by expat tenants, it's mostly inhabited by true Italians who have lived and worked there for generations and who contribute to the genuine Italian feel of the area.

Check out Mario's on Arthur Ave as a starting point. Some of the best wait staff in NYC (everyone is treated like a Don) and the food is unbelivable, esp. the knocki and veal. Just across the street is Dominic's where you sit in kitchen style seating, along side other groups who are sure to be friendly and order off the top of your head (they have no menu's, you just tell them what you want and there's a good chance they'll be able to oblige or recommend something better). Walk up and down Arthur Ave and along 187th St and its parellel streets to enjoy espresso, canoli and the great atmosphere.

To travel by subway, take the #4 or #5 train uptown to Fordam Road. Exit the subway and hail a cab to 187th and Artur Ave. or take the Bx9 bus right outside the train staion and ask the bus driver to annouce the Arthur Ave stop.

Visiting? Avoid Times Square Dining!

2006-03-21T11:10:00.000-05:00

It's very temping, as a tourist, to just spot a restuarant amidst the chaos of Times Square and decide, for the sake of simplicity, to eat there. Don't do it!!! Those dining joints in Times Square are mostly tourist traps with overpriced, low quality grub. A couple of blocks away from all the sights and sounds of the crossroads is 9th Ave which offers a much better sampling of great NYC dining. Walk between 42nd St up to around 57th St on 9th Ave and you'll notice a wide array of cuisines and price ranges. Chose from Mexian to Turkish, from Sushi to Cajun, from Chinese to Indian...whatever your heart's desire. Very little chance you'll end up with some awful, cookie-cutter Tex Mex like some of the theme spots in Times Square.

9th Ave is about a 10 minute walk from Times Square. Just walk west past 8th Ave and there you are.

Antiques District: South Bronx

2006-03-19T18:41:00.000-05:00

While there are some great antique shops in Manhattan, chances are they are very overpriced and may contain an over-abundance of big ticket items that only the upper ranks would desire or could afford. Check out the South Bronx where goods are modestly priced and the finds are rich. While most of the shops specialize in furniture, there are also a few places that have items ranging from glassware to knick-knacks. The furniture stores have some amazing deals and most everything is in tip-top condition. We purchased an end table for $275 and it would have easily been marked up to above $500 had we found this same piece in Manhattan. South Bronx Antiques District makes for a great afternoon of browsing and you'll surely find at least a piece or 2 that you can't resist buying.

To travel via subway, take the uptown #4 or #5 train to 138th St in the Bronx. Walk under the bridge and the first cross street is Bruckner. Left or right to enjoy the shops.

Nice View from the Staten Island Ferry

2006-03-18T15:19:00.000-05:00

The only NYC boro in which I've never lived is Staten Island. However, I only recently discovered what a great ride the Staten Island ferry really is. Even if you have no desire to set foot on Staten Island, the ferry ride is so fun! You will sail past the statue of liberty and get some nice panoramic views of her. On the ride back, seeing Lower Manhattan is breathe-taking. Best part, the ride is free and the ferry can be caught on the east side of Battery Park which is a major tourist area.

Take the R train, red-line or green-line trains (except for the #6 train which terminates at Brooklyn Bridge) to WhiteHall St/South Ferry/Bowling Green station and have a great trip!

And if you want to actually venture about in Staten Island, check out the Asian Gardens (more on that later).

Best Pizza and Best Spumoni in NYC!

2006-03-17T19:23:00.000-05:00

Many claim they know the best pizza in NYC but, having lived in 4 boros and sampling dozens upon dozens of pizza joints, I can honestly say that L & B Spumoni Gardens in Brooklyn takes the cake. Nothing will compare to the slices at this place, an opinion that is echoed by many of my visiting friends/relatives along with lots of fellow New Yorkers. Oh yeah, the Spumoni (Italian Ice Cream) is absolutely amazing. If you live here or are visiting, it's worth the long subway ride into deep Brooklyn.

Take the B train to 25th Ave or the N to W. 8th St/Ave U
2725 86th St. Brooklyn

Enjoy and feel free to thank me.