The Ex Factor
November 11th, 2008
Dinner with the Ex. Whether it is for closure (or just to get your damn stuff back) you’re going to need a physical place to meet – and one that:
1. isn’t romantic
2. isn’t in either one of your neighborhoods (to save you from a too-close-to-home accidental hook-up)
3. and certainly no place you used to frequent as a “we”
Make nice and not out at one of these choice restaurants.
PROSPECT HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN
Franny’s
[295 Flatbush Ave.] [718.230.0221]
Not that pizza and wine at the ever-charming Franny’s can’t be romantic- but there are enough focus points: the bright room, the presence of families, to remind you that it doesn’t have to be. Concentrate on the pizza – the Tomato, Olio Verde and Sea Salt, and the Mozzarella, Garlic and Basil (unlike your ex) will never let you down.
LOWER EAST SIDE
Barrio Chino
[253 Broome St.] [212.228.6710]
Fantastic salsas, guacamole, tacos, mole and house-infused tequilas will put you in a much better mood – and the lively noise level will help prevent him from launching into a why-did-you-dump-me monologue. An added precaution: if your eyes do start to water- you can always blame it on the spicy habanero-grapefruit margarita.
WEST VILLAGE
The Spotted Pig
[314 W. 11th St.] [212.620.0393]
The in between meals meal is the perfect time to meet up with an ex- you have an excuse to look fabulous because of course you have plans after (and to be safe actually make plans so that he doesn’t turn into them.) And thankfully April Bloomfield’s in between meals menu includes the Roquefort burger to provide all the comfort you need.
UPPER WEST SIDE
The Mermaid Inn
[568 Amsterdam Ave.] [212.799.7400]
Hit up their classic New England fish fry on a Wednesday night and indulge in fish and chips, creamed corn, hush puppies and cole slaw. If the $18 price tag doesn’t make you feel better about losing your meal ticket – than the $2 PBRs will.
November 12th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
it’s so nice that you’ve put Charles and Raphael in that box to give back to an old flame. they were quite feisty!
November 13th, 2008 at 12:27 am
It’s Unsolicited Grading Time!!!
CONTENT (10/10)
love. makes me want to go out to eat after work instead of selecting from the vending machine or going home and cooking.
DESIGN (6/10)
take a look at what the kids over at nymag are doing with type. it’ be great if at a glance i could tell the situation setup from the restaurant reviews.
ILLUSTRATION (4/10)
the pictures for the children’s book you began this spring were much stronger. something here is missing. are you trying a new technique?
=)
November 13th, 2008 at 9:50 am
I give this weeks illustration a zero… the burger from a couple weeks ago was pretty good though.
November 14th, 2008 at 9:46 am
Roguefort Burger? That sounds sublime.
I personally like the illustration