Hoodies On, Hats Low

Check out my boys Freesol new video featuring Mr. Timberlake (if you're nasty). The best part...the Memphis scenery and some real jookin that can only be found in Mtown. Big shout out to my buddy Gavin (Total Savage) who is part of the alley crew and of course DJ Charlie White who has rocked many a Red Bull event!

http://youtu.be/HLgX7f-eFAo

Brucie...review.

Why would I leave the most amazing city in the world (Nashville) to come to NYC? Drumroll.......FOOD!

I've had some pretty amazing meals since I've been here but tonight I'm going to write about Brucie...a great little Italian inspired local haunt in Cobble Hill. http://www.brucienyc.com/

I wandered into Brucie one weekday evening after a long drive back into the city from some random work trip. I bellied up to the wooden, dimly lit bar and was greeted immediately by a warm smile of the bartender. I perused the menu and decided on an appetizer of marinated olives (duh) and a glass of Falanghina (yummy). The olives are part of their deli selection so they were brought right out from the display case. I rarely meet an olive I don't like and this was no different although I will say the marinade is quite strong so I can see someone with a more gentle pallet not enjoying the super strong taste.

For my entree I decided on the Tagliatelle pasta with a tomato butter sauce, brussels sprouts and homemade burrata. One word: Amazing. Three words: FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS. The dish came together so well with the crunch on the sprouts adding the perfect texture to the dish.

For dessert (did I mention one of the main reasons I took this job was to eat?)...I gave a try to the coffee ice cream with dark chocolate pieces. From my perch at the bar I was able to see the kitchen quite well and I saw what I thought was them prepping my ice cream, however, when I saw them dash it with olive oil I knew I was mistaken. WRONG. My ice cream arrives topped with not only chocolate but also olive oil & salt. OK...foodies....let's have a serious discussion here. I'm all for a little salty and sweet and the salt topping was a perfect addition but the olive oil...I'm not sold yet. I truly felt like the olive oil's strong (but delicious) flavor completely overshadowed the coffee flavor in the ice cream so all I ended up tasting was chocolate, salt, olive oil and a sweet cold cream of some sort. If the fine folks at Brucie happen to be 1 of the 6 people reading my blog perhaps they can take note of this....

My experience was pretty nice-- everyone there had a smile and didn't look at me weird for dining at the bar by myself. I give it 3 out of 4 stars.

Making my way....

I last wrote in January....so much for updating the blog on a regular basis. Just a few things have changed since I last wrote..you know, small stuff, like...I have a new job, moved to NYC, and left all of my friends, family and familiarity behind.

Today I write from my pretty bad ass apartment in Brooklyn-- I must give it up to the best broker in the world for finding it! Carroll Gardens is the neighborhood I call home and although the area is great it sure would be better with my buds.

I've had a visit from Lacey and some family friends and look forward to Wells and Carla's visit in September.

Mostly since I've moved I've been traveling...Boston, Italy, Philly, Boston (again), Jersey, Nashville (twice), Delaware (twice)...you get the point. I'll head back to Nashville in a few weeks for Labor day & Bryn's wedding!!

Here are some pictures from my first going away campout...a little grainy. After all was said & done I had about 5 going away parties...none better than the amazing going away brunch/ birthday party hosted by Bryn, Lacey and Cara. A day to remember indeed.