CLYDE FRAZIER'S WINE AND DINE 485 10TH AV NR 37ST

His Clothing is intentional

at left a sense of the design...and at right half of a good smile

food bar and one flavor of the entertainment

Clyde meets Zelig

lobster curry

risotto

Clyde and opposing center elizabeth

OFF the train from Albany and my colleague and I meet to try the restaurant of a great basketball player , a superb announcer, and a man who is know for his style and grace...and now he has a restaurant that echos all those traits and experiences. It is fine dining if you want it (and I did) and a sports bar if that's your ticket and a great wine list and food that runs from terrific lobster Thai curry to spiritualicious risotto...to celery sorbet or a melon and feta salad. Tuta bene. And there is Mr.Frazier's personal presence and commitment. Knick fans and Clyde fans will go...food and wine fans who loved Red  or Cousey or Wilt or Russell or hockey or plants or opera should because this place has a fun welcoming vibe and darn good eats.

Slope Notes

New Pizza coming to site of Petes on 5th and 3rd st...yard sale today with bargains selling off glasses and plates...nice people/ chef pizziola was at I Trulli on 27st....also bakery due where Perch was located on 5st and 5av and a Calexico
TEX-MEX coming to Blue Ribbon Sushi spot. And Stone Park soon to open catering spot.

DINOSAUR IN TROY ON THE HUDSON

for your next summer party

The bridge to Waterviliet

we made her laugh and we laughed too.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

The ribs we ate...and the pulled chicken...the fried green tomatoes we photographed and then ate.
The waitress went to school with FXS' sister. And we laughed more than decency would allow.

HAKKASAN 311 West 43st

I dare the Times to give this first new real China cuisine restaurant less than three stars. I have no photo of the best dim sum I have ever had and the clay pot chicken was superb but I have no picture of the spicy prawns...because you cant photograph magical disappearing food. There is a picture of the caramelized banana and peanut butter  deconstruction and some day i will find the strength to describe the perfect Albarino. Oh i loved the bar tender from Arizona and the wait person from South Africa and the somolier.

 from another time...but I really liked walking through this incredible space guided places you only needed to pass if the guide wanted to be sure you had a peak at every fantastic angle. Find the door by spotting the calligraphy and swoop in for the mystery tour and taste trip. And vegi lovers will love it too.

NEW YORK CULINARY EXPERIENCE

jean-georges bones a chicken

Iconic Andre Soltner admires

David Bouley

Brother and chicken(brother in back)

Lane and  Jean-Georges

lane and Jacques Pepin discuss the large clams used to make ho-jos clamswiches

Brother Lane teamed with the Intl Culinary Institute and New york Magazine to teach Ericeats. Classes by David Bouley, Jacques Torres,Dan Barber, Cesare Casella, Paul Liebrandt, Jean-Georges Vongerichen, Jacques Pepin, Andre Soltner, and more. This was fantasy camp for cooking/eating fans.

Mesa Coyoacan...crossing the BQE

tamarind margarita

veg enchilada

M Noodle

Biergarten

Nite Hawk cinema plus

Diner before crossing Metropolitan 

Bar at Mesa

pollo pipian

enchilada

Usually we explore the North side of Williamsburgh and while we ended up there last night, this trip jump started on the South side at 372 Graham ave. at a Mexico City style restaurant with a party vibe and great food starting with a tamarind margarita. The chicken pipian was covered with a blend of vegetables and avocado and a sprinkle of pine nuts. The Veg enchilada was well received and the guac was good as well.
                              The walk after dinner brought us to M Noodle a reminder of the perfect order at the window Chinese dumpling and noodle spot in Wash DC that was the perfect late night fuel station.
We had also heard about the Nitehawk Cinema on the N side but had never seen it with its bars and food
companions. There was a beer hall we vowed to try and some great shops in the new Williamsburgh (new every year).  We also craved Sel De Mer (next to Mesa) and Oak Wine Bar, Carmines Pizzeria, and the hoppin "gwynnett st " which just earned 2* from the nyt.  

unfortunately no loner a bakery but the is one south of this one, but
still a great sign and front

NEW WORLD Bistro Bar on Delaware in Albany

tofu and watermelon Asian style

Tuna with chili coat

Many good places to eat in Albany are old world...like Jacks or Cappricios....and then there is New World. Here the Fried tofu and watermelon salad or the chili crusted tuna make you wonder what else to try next time. There is some al fresco dining and a great bar with a chance to meet Nick and there is nothing new about the leadership here; they spent time at Justin's and other area restaurants.

papardelle

Chicken and waffles---way good and much