BROTHER JIMMY'S BBQ

Today's Chubby Kid Adventure takes us to Brother Jimmy's BBQ located at 416 8th Ave, NYC.  I've heard great things about this restaurant, so the Chubby Kid in me wanted to check it out with a fellow foodie friend.

Sliced Brisket Sandwich w. Macaroni and Cheese

My friend chose Sliced Brisket from the Sandwiches part of the menu which comes with one side and he chose the mac & cheese.  Here's his take on his experience in his own words.......

" Brother Jimmy's has a wide selection of BBQ meals to choose from.  Being a red meat lover, I ordered their marbleized brisket, mac n cheese and a side order of fries.  I was brought a generous portion of brisket that was tender and warm.  Not chewy like some places that serves brisket that gives an idea of what leather tastes like!  The fries were your standard fries that you would get from most chain restaurants, nothing to get excited over.  The waitresses though, were healthy looking women with nice southern smiles. That alone is a reason to stop by for a quick lunch."

Pulled Chicken, Sweet Potato Fries, Macaroni and Cheese & Cornbread

 I ordered the Pulled Chicken Platter that came with 2 sides and cornbread.  The chicken was great, it had the right amount of BBQ sauce that it wasn't too wet or soupy.  The sweet potato fries were perfect.  Most restaurants I've been to never make them right.  At Brother Jimmy's, they were just right with a good crisp to them.  And the Pièce de résistance, the Macaroni & Cheese!  I've tried this dish at restaurants and home made but this was the first one ever that tastes just like my mothers.  It was seasoned well with the perfect ratio of macaroni to cheese for the perfect amount of gooeyness...... All in all, it was great.

The atmosphere was great and the wait staff was attentive.  One minor detail that was overlooked for both our dishes, according to the menu our meals were to also be served with pickles.  Neither of us got it but it was no big deal.  I can't wait to go back, there was a Catfish Sandwich that was calling both my name.

Chillin at the Crab Spot.

One of my favorite seafood spots in NYC is the Crab spot located in Park Slope Brooklyn. They have an array of different dishes from parmesan crusted talpia to Dungess Crab & lobster pots. One of my favorites from the Park Slope gem is the grilled mahi mahi that has been marinated with a tomato butter sauce with mashed potatoes and string beans.

My next favorite is the Guacamole appetizer. It comes with flavored tortilla chips and fried Navajo bread that tastes like heaven!

 My boyfriend and I come here often and what he usually gets is the Westport pot which comes with snow king crab legs, 1 whole lobster, roasted potatoes, corn on the cob and andouille sausage.

My overall experience at the Crab Spot has been great! Great food, greats service and great atmosphere. They also have a non seafood menu for those of you who don't like to eat food from the sea. So forget Red Lobster and Joe's Crab Shack and  come to Crab Spot instead!. Crab Spot is located on 833 Union St. Btwn 6th and 7th ave. Park Slope Brooklyn. Take the B67 or B69 bus to the Union St stop. 

The Food Warriors: 168th St

My good friend and fellow foodie Dallas Penn is causing havoc on the internets once again with a new web series called, The Food Warriors.  In the premier episode, Dallas and friend visit 168th Street, NYC and ask the locals " where is a good place to eat?". 

After viewing this video I'd like to visit the 4 most mentioned restaurants just from the answers of the locals. Chubby Kid Adventures will let you know when the next Food Warriors webisode is posted.  In the meantime, let that chubby kid out and enjoy something sinful!