A few things we don’t have in Carroll Gardens
I recently went to LA for a long weekend, and well, we spent our time (and photos) on eating. I’ve come to the conclusion that while Brooklyn is the best place in the world, it could use at least one key import from the west coast - In and Out Burger!
Here is a quick look at some of our choice culinary delights.
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1. In and Out Burger: We went there directly from the airport - it was a necessity.
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2. Freshly Baked Ginger Sugar Souffle: I don’t know any diners in Brooklyn that cook you a fresh souffle and charge you only $3.50 for it. It is well worth the 35 min wait.
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3. Roscoe’s Chicken and Waffles: From what I understand the tradition of chicken and waffles started in Harlem, as an after party treat for folks leaving the cotton club. It is good to know I don’t have to go all the way to LA to have it again - but can anybody recommend a place in Brooklyn?
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4. Noodle Planet’s Boba World Crazy Green Apple bubble Tea Shake Thing: brightest colored drink I have ever seen, purchased at Noodle Planet, a great noodle joint in an old Big Boy restaurant with a sci-fi theme. (The big boy is still there)
SPECIAL HALLOWEEN NOTE:
Ok, and I know this post is about food, but I should also make mention of Knott Scary Farms. An awesome amusement park turned Halloween Haunt with 12 mazes (haunted houses), more smoke machines than you could shake a stick at, and scores of extras giving you a good jump at every corner. This alone (even without the in and out burger) is worth the trip to LA. If you love Halloween you MUST go.