Brooklyn Brine-NY

Brooklyn Brine is a labor of love with a simple mission: damn fine pickles. Indeed. Mouth-watering seasonal delights are created with the aid of local, organic produce, carefully chosen spices, and spot on recipes. Taste their Hot Heirloom Cucumbers, made from a variety of diverse cucumbers mingled with seasonings like dill and chili peppers. There is also a Curried Squash, Minted Eggplant, NYC Deli Style Cucumbers, Rye Whiskey Sour pickles, and Lavender Carrots. With Brooklyn Brine now on the scene, you can safely stow away whatever notion of soggy, mass-produced tasteless pickles and go for something worth biting into. I still like McClures better then these. Ive been trying all the spicy pickles I can get my hands on lately.

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You can pick up your Brooklyn Brine at a few places in the Hudson Valley and all over Manhattan and Brooklyn.

S'mac-NYC

S'mac
345 E 12th St
New York, NY 10003

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Located in the heart of the East Village, S'MAC(short for Sarita's Mac and Cheese) serves up many varieties of Mac and Cheese to craving customers every day. Can't decide between Pizza or Mac? Not a problem, try the Neapolitan Mac made with fresh mozzarella, roasted tomatoes, garlic and fresh basil. With over a dozen different Macs to choose from, S'MAC will satisfy even the most picky of eaters--and if you don't find one on the menu  then you can build your own! With a bright orange interior and a gourmet twist on mac and cheese S'MAC is the perfect place to take your kids for a bite. They offer four different sizes, the "Nosh" is under $7 and it's perfect for little ones. They come served in their own hot skillet. S'MAC even offers Gluten free versions of their menu. Visit S'MAC to get your Mac & Cheese fix, or if you can't make it just call for delivery!

Buffalo Chicken

Mediterranean

Visit #2

Cajun

The Apple Barn-VT

The Apple Barn
604 Route 7S
Bennington, VT 05201


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-Rachael Rays $40 a day


http://www.theapplebarn.com/




Saw this on Rachael Ray and decided to stop on my leaf peeping expedition to Vermont. Just another road side farm stand. Apples, pies, jams, flowers, maple syrup, typical stuff. Brought home an apple pie that was pretty darn good. Had a nice day driving thru Bennington and Manchester.  Stop buy and get some cider and a doughnut and enjoy a fall day.

Brook's House of BBQ-NY

Brook's Bar-B-Q
5560 State Highway 7
Oneonta, NY 13820
(607) 432-1782
www.brooksbbq.com/
 
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Brook's is an upstate NY institution. Bringing their chicken all across New England i'm sure you have seen the signs at your local church or firehouse. Ive been going to Brook's since I was a child with my family. It was always something special I associated with fall and Cooperstown. It is a special place I hold in my heart. I was reading reviews online and alot of people where complaining this wasn't good bbq. Well if you ask me Brook's doesn't serve bbq chicken. Their sauce is vinegar based and tangy and tart almost citrus I cant even explain. It is so unique and so addictive. They do not serve that redish brown slop you get at texas road house. They have the biggest grill on the east coast and you can order chickens 100 at a time. Expect at least a 30min line on weekends. My favorite thing to do is drive my car around back and put my windows down right in front of the pit. The smoke pouring into my car makes me salivate. The ride out to Oneonta is nice especially in the fall. Make a day out of it you wont regret it.

Butter Lane-NYC

Butter Lane
123 E 7th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 677-2880

www.butterlane.com

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Not your average cupcakery. Butter Lane is more sophisticated with gourmet ingredients for adults. Salty carmel popcorn cupcake anyone? First you pick what kind of cake you want then you pick what kind of frosting you would like and then pick your toppings. Trust me there are alot of options.

I tried the banana cake with peanut butter frosting and marshmallows on top. It was definitely amazing

Also tried the vanilla with coconut frosting which seemed alittle sugary and overly coconut.

This was probably my 2nd favorite cupcake shop ever. Behind Crumbs. But Crumbs are giant softballs. Butter Lane is small cupcakes like your mom used to make.

Waffle Cabin-VT

Waffle Cabin
4763 Killington Rd
Killington, VT 05751


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Dear Jesus,
When I get to heaven please provide me a cabin of waffles. If it is not too much trouble, please put it in the middle of a ski mountain, right on the slope so I can ski up to it. Please make the waffles fresh with caramelized sugar and serve them with some hot cocoa to warm my chilled hands. Amen


There are many Waffle Cabins located all over  mountains located in Vermont, and a few in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and New York. Check the site for all locations. Also sometimes they are called Waffle Haus same chain same thing.

If you haven't been to a Waffle Cabin, you don't know what you're missing out on.  Be sure to order a waffle which has caramelized pearl sugar.. It's so delicious!!!! And if you like chocolate, add the chocolate topping (which is basically chocolate syrup) for an additional $.50.. Yum!! When you get within the vicinity, you can smell the distinct aroma of the waffles cooking in the Belgian waffle maker. Get yourself some hot coco and ski off into heaven. Thank you lord my prayers have been answered .

Buttermilk Channel-NY

Buttermilk Channel
524 Court St
Brooklyn, NY 11231


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I never thought I would make it to Buttermilk Channel but recently decided to take a day and explore Brooklyn with my Fiance (at the time now wife). So I made it a priority to stop in and get some chicken and cheddar waffles. It was a Sunday afternoon and they were packed for brunch. Waited maybe 10mins. This place is super hip with a southern flare. I was probably the least dressed up in a tshirt and shorts but it wasn't a problem.  The food was great and this was such a cool place to hang out. They serve their house made pickles with almost everything and they were killer good. I ordered a burger and it was probably top 2 burgers I have ever had hands down. It was super rare and juicy. Steph got an apple and bacon grilled cheese. Both were excellent. I would not hesitate to go back. Next time I'm getting the pickle appetizer those were tasty. The chicken and waffles were sold out but this is what it looks like.