Manhattan Breakfast Thread
Aug 24, 2006 | 7:03 am
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Originally Posted by Calcifer
DrivingRain, did you go see the film yet? I saw it last night (even though I've never been to Shopsin's) and enjoyed it--gave a pretty good view into Kenny's head. Impressed by how versatile his use of the f-bomb is, too! 
Where exactly is the old space--is it where Snack Taverna is now?
Where exactly is the old space--is it where Snack Taverna is now?
Aug 24, 2006 | 7:07 am
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Originally Posted by Blumie
Thanks for the update. Keep 'em coming.
Eli's Vinegar gets a very light thumbs down. It's not that it is not good or anything...I think if I lived in the neighborhood, I'd go there often. It just does not have anything that would make me purposely return. It is very much like the Fairway Market's cafe...only a 1/2 notch lower in overall quality.
Of course Bouchon is good as always for a quick pastry and coffee in the Time Warner Center. Look out for some strange hours though. Try the sticky buns. They also have a very good bran muffin. Actually...just about everything is good, albeit overpriced.
Aug 24, 2006 | 7:11 am
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Originally Posted by kboo
Another place worth the trek - "Burgers and Cupcakes", formerly mitchell London foods. Mitchell London recently "renovated" the space (they painted, put up some pictures and changed their awning and name) to make it have a little more atmosphere. It is still bare bones and is all about the food. Service is haphazard, but it is relatively cheap and it serves, hands down, THE BEST PANCAKES IN TOWN.
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(not really breakfast, but funny: they close early, around 9pm. Lately they have been putting cupcakes outside around closing time with a sign that says "FREE cupcake if you tell us you hate Bush," sometimes the sign just says "FREE CUPCAKES.")
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(not really breakfast, but funny: they close early, around 9pm. Lately they have been putting cupcakes outside around closing time with a sign that says "FREE cupcake if you tell us you hate Bush," sometimes the sign just says "FREE CUPCAKES.")
The whole political thing is certainly enough to give me pause. Reps or Dems, it doesnt matter (I hang out and contribute to both)...anyone that closed minded to literally write the word "hate", and to also incorporate it into their business like that, is probably someone I never want to do business with...but that's just me. It makes me want to walk in there and say...just for the hell of it, "I F'ing love Bush, F-you, and here is double the price in cash for my F-ing cupcake" (perhaps Kenny Shopsin's sharp tongue & temper is rubbing off on me
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Aug 24, 2006 | 8:07 am
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Originally Posted by kboo
Mitchell London is at heart a caterer, not a restauranteur, and his French crullers sell out by 11am on a weekend morning. They can also be found at Murray's cheese shop in the village, and the pancakes can also be found at Zabar's upstairs restaurant.
DrivingRain, glad you liked Pink Tea Cup!
My current pastry fave is Bouley Bakery (helps that I live nearby). Some stuff is just overpriced (had a lemon poppy muffin I didn't care for, and their white breads are bland to me), but I think their croissants are excellent, and I unfortunately discovered the other day how good their chocolate chip cookies are. They've got tables out on the sidewalk which are nice in the current weather, but I always take stuff home to where my beloved espresso machine is waiting.