Brandon’s Liked Places

Brandon F.: Good. Cheap. Dumplings. Don’t be shy, sit with other people at tables. That’s how it’s done.

Brandon F.: You’ll spend all day here. Bringing young humans here will spare a lot of the headache for you if you just take them to the 4th floor to see the dinos.

Brandon F.: You can’t go wrong with the ice cream sammich — peanut butter cookie with Sumatra coffee ice cream would be my recommendation. It’s essentially an edible orgasm. Excellent service, too.

Brandon F.: Cool assortment of interesting goods and oddities. I especially liked their foray of supporting local artists. The owner is knowledgeable and personable.

Brandon F.: As traditional as Thai food can get with its rich flavors and spiciness with the elegance of unique dishes you won’t find in a lot of Thai restaurants around the area.

Brandon F.: Mr. Katsuragawa knows his stuff. Silk spun in Kyoto and woven in the suburbs of Tokyo — you won’t find better quality.

Brandon F.: I worked for the Ritz Carlton for ten years and I can attest to the level of professional service this place provides. The food is also noteworthy. Highly recommend the crème brûlée French toast.

Brandon F.: Know that you’re not just walking in to just any doughnut shop, but one that pays homage to J Dilla — one of the music industry's most influential hip-hop artists who passed away in ‘06. Family owned.

Brandon F.: As with every Shinola store I’ve been to, the service is impeccable.

Brandon F.: I’ve never been to a restaurant two days in a row to eat a specific dish, but their pecan pie French toast did it. Hell, I don’t even LIKE pecan pie.

Brandon F.: Great decor reminiscent of older times. Their grilled cheese sandwich is its simplest dish, but very good nonetheless. I also really enjoyed their mill cake — cast ironed with an egg on top.

Brandon F.: You simply can't beat this place for fresh fish as well as the price.

Brandon F.: You will indeed be seeing the crack whores making their rounds — don't let that detract you from this restaurant's epic nachos.

Brandon F.: Yeah, yeah, yeah... order the Cafe Au Lait and Beignets. It's a staple here. If you see someone snorting lines of powdered sugar, make sure to broadcast that shite on YouTube.

Brandon F.: Their smoked meat brisket sandwich was phenomenal — especially the cuts.

Brandon F.: Come in and browse works by Japanese artists — some who actually work on their pieces in the galley itself. Good cafe and Japanese-made good to peruse.

Brandon F.: The pizza is a little pricey for what you're getting, but it's good pizza nonetheless.

Brandon F.: When you make a bet with your girlfriend that you can make better jewelry than her in college and you build a store in SoHo years down the road to prove it? That's why you should visit.

Brandon F.: The menu may not look like much, but the ladies behind the glass make art happen where it tastes as good as it looks. Their homemade juices are also awesome. I recommend the cantaloupe.

Brandon F.: One of the most complete and comprehensive looks at WWII shown and explained here covering both European and Pacific theaters. Be aware this museum doesn't pull any punches— you will see atrocities.

Brandon F.: I was born in a barn and had ever had rolled ice cream before. Madre de Dios this stuff is good. Friendly staff too. I recommend the Key Lime Pie.

Brandon F.: Their pork belly kimchee tacos are some of the best I've ever had — even beating LA's kogi beef truck tacos.

Brandon F.: Place is awesome for listening to jazz and anything else they delightfully dole out.

Brandon F.: You can't go wrong with bottomless mimosas and Shakshuka on Sunday's. friendly staff and outdoor seating for the nice days in Harlem.

Brandon F.: The service is excellent here. Nothing like a 6 oz. steak and eggs in the morning.

Brandon F.: You can't go wrong if it involves potatoes. Mango chutney sauce for the win.