It's really a produce bonanza here! I personally bought the dates. It's a huge plastic container…read morefor 6 dollars. The pictures describe it best. Enjoy!!!

Come for the friendly guy stuffing 50 cent baggies of thyme sprigs on a makeshift table right on…read morethe sidewalk; stay for the bountiful yet basic vegetables and fruits. I really enjoy getting groceries here. Everything is clearly labeled, regulars and staff shoot the shit, and they sell fresh spinach, chard, and other leafy greens in big bunches--not plastic clamshells. You can also find the big containers of Vita Coco coconut water for just $3.

I will forever hate and love my sister for introducing Poppy's to me. They have very well executed…read moresandwiches and pastry items that are consistent with NYC cost plus inflation. The scones are crunchy and soft with seasonal variations like rhubarb currently. It is 6 dollar a piece. My favorite passionfruit cookie is 4.50. I love a good sour fruit curd in between two soft buttery cookies. I also tried a few of their sandwiches with my favorite being roast beef farmed somewhere in upstate new year and tabled in Brooklyn with a horseradish sauce on a good baked bread. Now I have to fight the urge to stop by weekly.

The staff is always friendly and efficient. Poppy's have many interesting local items for purchase…read more(frozen and refrigerated) along with their regular food menu items. I'm not a huge fan of their cookies or brownies, but I do appreciate their seasonal pastries and especially their danishes and scones. I appreciate the seasonal change up of the menu and how they use fruits in season to create their pastries. Over the summer I really enjoyed their fig and cheesecake danishes. I don't find many bakeries baking with fig so this was a sweet surprise and they delivered! Their menu switch up each season keeps me intrigued. Their matcha is decent and usually my go to. However, I am not a fan of the soups. They tend to taste bland. However, if you're in the area it's still worth visiting. There is very limited seating.

Food here is excellent 10/10. Coming from a Lebanese background it's authentic and true to taste…read more It's rare to find a tasty kibbeh but Nabila's doesn't disappoint. The service was also great with really nice staff. It would be great if they put some more love into the decor and aesthetic. They also don't have a liquor license which seems be out of their control but hopefully they get one soon as proper cocktails would be a great complement to this delicious food.

Nabila's is an especially inviting Lebanese restaurant in Cobble Hill that made me forget for a…read moresecond that it's just a neighborhood bistro. There were some tasty items, but overall it was not worth the trip from Williamsburg. The favorite of the evening was without a doubt the batata harra. The potatoes were perfectly textured and well seasoned. While overall I much prefer Huda for Lebanese fare in Brooklyn, this dish was better done here. The cold mezze were all pretty bland and didn't leave much of an impression despite a healthy pouring of olive oil. The fattoush was fine - I do wish they had some sort of fatteh on the menu as well. If I have a hankering for arak in the neighborhood, I might stop in again for a snack.

Here's what I believe about sandwiches.. somehow the messier they are the better! There is nothing…read morelike diving into a really good sandwich and as much as I try to eat neatly.. well...the sauce hits the cheeks, the side of my lips.. well you get the picture. Then having a stack of napkins neatly by my plate helps..I know I'm going to need plenty. Then it hits my palate and all of the senses. This is the feeling, behavior and expectation of experiencing a sandwich from ***Court Street Grocers. First, the menu options are plentiful from breakfast sandwich to The Reuben, The Cubano to the Ollie Flower, Vegetalin and so much more. The ambience: it reminds me of those old grocery stores I used to go to when my family vacationed in the Catskills. The store that had everything you can want or need. The service: you place your order, find your seat in the back and a kind server calls out your name and serves you. Fawn's sammy: the B and C: scrambled eggs with chorizo, cheddar, salsa verde on a warm Ciabatta bread. This Sammy exceeded my expectations: the ingredients together of course, promised a delicious meal. The flavor and quality of the eggs/ chorizo/ cheddar were outstanding. I washed it down with another classic, Dr. Brown's black cherry soda in those frosted plastic cups ( love them, Seaview Beach Club memories) The backroom seating is comfortable and complimentary water is offered as well. Here's what has been written about CSG from NY Magazine: "A gourmet grocer and sandwich counter with a thrillingly eclectic take on American regional foodstuffs." Every word in the above is true. CSG is about a ten minute walk to Cobble Hill Cinemas which if you want a pre movie meal, this would be a great place to eat. Special shout to Keisha, who took my order; friendly and a gem! ***Aah you noticed! ***S&P Lunch is a classic, Depression-era style luncheonette in the Flatiron District. Operating in the historic space of the former Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop, it is run by the team behind Court Street Grocers to preserve a rare, old-school New York counter-service tradition." I've had the pleasure of dining at S and P, read my review. It is also superb.

You know... I'd never thought that there would be a day where I love a turkey sandwich this much…read more The clean turkey really is so delicious. The combination of the sweet pickles, white onions, and arugula is a match made in heaven for the turkey breast. I usually am not a fan of arugula bc i find the taste to be too much but the flavor is very subtle in the sandwich. The red wine vinegar isn't overpowering if you thought that was off putting and they put the perfect amount of mayo. I had this sandwich 4 days ago... and I am still thinking about it :( The ultimate warrior on the other hand, is complete opposite of the clean turkey. With the decadent pork shoulder and cheese, it's a warm and toasty and melty sandwich. Really love the addition of mama's lil's peppers I really like the sesame bread. Makes the world of a difference!! The strawberry orange juice wasn't a hit for me. Barely tasted the strawberry I can't wait to come back and try the other sandwiches!!!

Amazing! I had the Sunday special mushroom frittata banh mi, which was filled with carrots,…read morecucumber, daikon radish, cilantro, jalapeno, and glass noodles. The filling is super delicious - tons of flavor, nice freshness from all the vegetables, savoriness from the mushrooms, and heartiness from the eggs. The bread is crispy on the outside and super fluffy on the inside. The egg coffee was also fantastic. I find that most egg coffee outside of Hanoi is too much coffee and too little pudding. I loved how thick it came out since it's basically just an espresso shot with the pudding. Everything came to about $20, which was totally worth it. I'll definitely be back.

I stopped by for a banh mi to enjoy at the pier. Since I came an hour before closing, it was…read moretake-out only and they were putting chairs away. I ordered one Classic Banh Mi ($11.50) to-go. While waiting for my order, the cashier saw my pup and offered her some treats which was nice. Then I walked 5 minutes over to Pier 6 to enjoy my sandwich. Oh boy, this was a disappointment. The bread was stale and there was minimal filling. Maybe it was near closing, but no excuse for stale bread. It was so tough to chew that I was getting a real workout from eating. There is hardly one layer of meat in the sandwich as well. Sadly, this was a letdown and I'd rather spend the train fare over to Chinatown for some legit and affordable banh mi.

Six years is too long for an update. Caputo's Fine Foods is an institution and should be on…read moreanyone's radar if you can get here. I dropped by today to get some Easter goodies, the savory kind. As always, excellent. It's an annual tradition for me to visit around Easter specifically for their Basket Cheese among other incredibly delicious items. This cheese is only out around Easter and sold in a basket. A must try. Here's my list from today (to name a few): Arancini with cheese only? Check. Arancini means riceballs. Roasted Red Peppers? Check. Charred and to die for. Homemade Turkey? Check. I got a divorce from Boar's Head a long time ago. Breadcrumb stuffed peppers? Check Focaccia? Deliciously Checked from my list. Fluffy and light as air with a light tomato sauce coating. Yummy. And so on. I love everything about Caputo's. From their fresh pastas and ravioli to the variety of cheese to their holiday specials. It truly is amazing. If in the area this week, grab the Basket Cheese. You will leave with a full bag and undoubtedly drop more than a few bucks here. Quality over quantity, and they have it all. .

A small, but mighty grocery store. The prices scream Carroll Gardens, but the quality of the items…read morethere are just as top notch as the neighborhood. They offer sandwiches for takeout as well, which knowing me, I had to buy one. The Italian sandwich I ordered is small but mighty, much like the store. I got it with hot peppers which provide an extra layer of heat, but do not detract from anything that makes it less of a sandwich. The only problem I had was, where was I going to eat it? That problem was quickly solved when I went down to Carroll Street and ate this in a local park, all the while looking like a Saturday slob. There are other stores similar to this one that are closer to me that are just as good, but I am happy I came here and gave this one a fair shake.

Brooklyn Grange Farm proudly mentions on their website that they operate the world's largest farms…read moreon three different NYC rooftops - two in Brooklyn (Brooklyn Navy Yard + Sunset Park and one in Queens). Well, I can definitely vouch for their gorgeously spacious Brooklyn Grange Farm + Farmstand located in Sunset Park that I visited recently. Although they have a nicely visible sign pointing to the direction of the rooftop farm, it took me a couple of twists and turns before finding tthe right building, locating the corner elevator, pressing the button to get to the rooftop and arriving to the sliding doors to get to the actual farm -lol. Complete awe came over me as I stepped outside..... So many words can be used to describe Brooklyn Grange Farm in Sunset Park but I will just simply sum it up by saying that it is spectacular! Ok, so I have to add a bit more...lol. Yes, it is spacious as I stated earlier in this review and has such a calming armosphere, etc.. Rows and various areas of wonderfully wonderful rich soil, growing greenery, robustly colorful vegetables, herbs + flowers, beautiful butterflies flying around...All of that and so much more was present at this rooftop farm overlooking sensational scenic views. Just taking so many deep breaths to inhale glorious fresh air while walking slowly around the farm to take in everything made me feel extremely grateful + blessed. Friendly, hardworking staff were kind enough to greet me as they tended to the farm as well as to the farmstand where produce grown is available for purchase. There was an array of peppers, herbs, greens and even carrots. Happily, I bought some mixed salad greens which tasted delicious. Brooklyn Grange Farm + Farmstand works w/ non-profit + CBO's (Community Based Organizations) to provide resources/services including environmental/farming education. It is outstanding to have Brooklyn Grange Farm create organically grown produce to communities which helps foster, maintain and sustain healthy eating/nutrition + well-being. If individuals are interested in visiting and in learning more information, please go to Brooklyn Grange Farm's website- www.brooklyngrangefarm.com, their Instagram + Twitter- @brooklyngrange as well as their Facebook Page - brookylngrange.

I organized a UYE here just to check out the farm. Such a great experience. From the beautiful…read moreviews and meeting some of the staff members, you can tell there's a lot of heart and sweat built into this place. Some fun activities for the kids (leave your stroller by the front), and casual tours of the farm and event space, you can also find some exotic stuff - hybrid fruits and vegetables.

An absolute delight! Came here for NY restaurant week, they have a $60 dinner special and it is so…read moreworth it. The menu for the week was perfect, summery, fresh. I didn't book a reservation, just walked in right around 5:30 on a Tuesday night. Sat facing the street for good people watching. I really liked the decor, the plates, the servers were very nice. I ordered a Last Herb, a Mezcal play on the classic cocktail the Last Word, and I just adore the presentation. Flowers in the ice-cube (how can you beat that)!!! And there were also little edible flowers in my salad. It just felt like a really nice way to treat myself. Definitely recommend!

I was able to catch the tail end of the four course menu, but this will no longer be available…read morestarting next week. Beignet - unexpected, I really kept expecting it to be sweet but I'd get hit with the olive tapenade instead. The texture is nice, but I was a bit confused. Jewel box tomatoes - bright, fresh, and light. The mostly neutral but slightly savory feta gelato was very unique. Risotto - creamy, but still a bit of texture on each grain of rice. I loved the sweetness from the corn and richness from the squash. The peppers were delicious pops of flavor. Mille feuille - light and refreshing cream with a flaky exterior. Definitely come on Tuesday to save $16 (if the discount continues in the future). $83 for a high end-ish four-course prix fixe (includes tax and automatic service charge) isn't too bad in terms of pricing.