Things that make you go Mmmmm...

There's really nothing more American than gluttony and over the July 4th holiday weekend, the TPB crew got really effing patriotic. I don't know about the other babes but I'm still full from our good ol fashioned Brooklyn food marathon. Here’s a run down of the damage and some recos for our (5) loyal readers:

All-You-Can-Eat Blue Crabs at Clemente’s (Sheepshead Bay)
Thanks to Famous Fat Dave for tippin' us off to this authentic crab shack on the water. Even bigger props to El and Dave Dolgen for treating us to the Old Bay smothered crustaceans with all the fixins. John is probs still eating his leftovers at this very moment. Seriously, Jack please tell your ma and pa that they are the real deal!


Banana Splits and Shakes at Hinsch’s (Bay Ridge)
We were the only people in this old timey soda shop under the age of 80. (I overheard one grandma ordering shrimp salad and a coffee, she may have been on oxygen. But don't get me wrong, I love old people.) As we all sidled up to the counter, we knew it was a “go big or go home” sitch. Dane and I took down an ice cream explosion called the Banana Deluxe or something awesome like that - picture a dessert that Jughead of Archie comic book fame would order at Pop Tate’s.

Enchiladas and Margs at Alma (Red Hook)
Why is this the 1st time I’ve been to this spot? The margs were delish, the view of the city at sunset was even better. You can even spy the back of the Governor’s Island! I was so inspired by the vistas that I almost proposed to WiscoD.

Corn, Cuban Sandwiches and Frojitos at Habana Outpost (Ft Greene)
This place is a no brainer, especially after a fun little trip to the Brooklyn Flea (where we had an appetizer of zucchini papusas, woot!) I've yet to ride the smoothie blending stationary bike but after hearing that it's reserved only for non-alcoholic drinks, I'm kinda over it. One thing I'm not over: the amazing summertime social calendar which included a screening of Scarface and a party called "Jheri Curl Jams," no lie. I might need to go back for that one.


Believe it or not, we consumed all of these meals within one 24 hour period with little to no heartburn or pants splitting reported. And you can too! Now get out there and eat your face off!!
Burrrp!