Tag: Williamsburg

Sweet Chick

Brunch always seems like a good idea to me.  On Sundays, I normally try to venture out and find new brunch spots but on this particular Sunday I decided to do a repeat.  Good ol’ Sweet Chick.  I was first introduced to this chicken and waffle staple in Brooklyn, New York.  Hop off the L train at Bedford Ave and just a few steps away is Sweet Chick in Williamsburg.  Why not do a repeat while on the west coast?

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Fairfax Ave is a trendy street/area in Los Angeles.  You can literally stop for coffee, grab lunch, dinner and or drinks, stop at Supreme, check out kicks at Flight Club or grab brunch at Sweet Chick 😊.  As you can see, I opted for the latter option.  Sweet Chick is very popular and known for their take on chicken and waffles.  You can get a classic waffle of course but why not try one of their many flavors like bacon cheddar, apple cinnamon or spiced pecan?  I was torn between the shrimp & grits or chicken and waffles; from the luck of the draw I went with the apple cinnamon waffle and fried chicken.  Probably the best decision I made on that Sunday was stopping for a bite to eat here.  Something about the perfect crisp of their chicken that gets me every time.  Not to forget, the three butters they serve with the waffle; regular, vegetable/herb and like a raspberry one I believe.  Try them all if you haven’t before.  Each offers a different taste that will not disappoint.  There are a ton of other entrees too that I still need to try So if you’re ever in LA and are looking for a good brunch spot, stop on Fairfax and try Sweet Chick.  Tell them I sent you 😊

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It’s a Caribbean ting

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Caribbean cuisine is very popular in NYC.  So when my friend left the ball in my court to pick the place for our catch up dinner, I was delighted to try Pearl’s.  Pearl’s is nestled comfortably in Williamsburg and is a very nice and quaint restaurant in this Brooklyn area.  Upon entry, you automatically get that island vibe from its decor and Bob Marley tunes that flows throughout the place.  I already knew what I planned to order before coming here.  There’s a specialty dish called the Bake and Shark.  I’d never heard of this but after through research came to discover its a popular Trini street or fast food dish that’s very flavorful, especially once you add the sauces.  Sauces are key.  I also saw popular reviews for the stuffed crab backs and wanted to try those as well.  Sadly, they were out that night; I guess they’re a bit too popular :-).

So to start I tried the calypso guacamole and chips along with the Trini rum punch.  You can’t go wrong with either guac or a nice drink on happy hour right?  Just an FYI, happy hour is from 4-7pm during the weekdays.  As mentioned above, I went with the bake and shark as the main entree and their sweet plantains.  Let’s just say they’ve nailed their rendition of this classic Trini dish.  I couldn’t get over how sweet and delicious the bread was!  Simply amazing.  The sandwich consists of fried shark with tamarind, chadon beni and garlic sauce, pickled slaw and mango chutney.  The shark was fried perfectly and the mix of ingredients was the perfect combination to exude the intense flavors of this sandwich.  Pearl’s offers a few more sauces you can add to your sandwich to your liking; my favorites were the garlic and hot pepper sauces.

For a split second, I was able to remove myself from the hustle and bustle of NYC and mentally took a trip to the islands for about 2 hours.  Pearl’s is definitely a place to try and I highly recommend their bake and shark.  Take a quick trip to the islands with me by going through the gallery below.

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