i hadn't planned on making Mister Falafel my first falafel stop, but as i found in my last post, plans are for suckers.
chris and i are pretty hungry and decided to pop in, after dodging the seven thousand trattorias on 7th avenue. Mister Falafel is a hole in the wall, cheesily decorated joint where you walk in and there is a counter for to go orders. this never stops me when it comes to falafel; i first fell in love with falafel in a similar venue (shout out to sultan's market in wicker park, chicago).
mister falafel's falafel can be summed up as greasy: the little balls are spiced to perfection on the inside, but they are dark, heavy, and too oily on the outside. you can get it with whatever topping you like (i choose a simple hummus, tomato and lettuce) and it is served in a boring, white, cold pita. let's just say that the combination of refined wheat from the pita, and the grease, does not digest so joyfully.
this only makes me more determined to find that perfect falafel! suggestions welcome!
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
random kindness and generosity
life is full of amazing surprises...
just when you think you have things planned and mapped out, a wrench is thrown into your plans. yesterday i had a plan to go explore a new neighborhood, and literally mapped out my day by routes.
i wake up bright and early, to sounds of a critter that i believe has found a home in my radiator, or somewhere in the wall? chris comes over not feeling well, i make him tea. we call the maintenance people, the never come. i decide that this will not stop me! and leaving chris to a nap, set out to go explore... i get as far as the station and realize my metrocard is gone! i am livid, disappointed and i just feel sad.
it's a week pass, and it was only the 4th day into the week! mta only reimburses lost biweekly and monthly passes. i have a melt down, like a 2 year old because i am really trying to stay on the tightest of budgets. my sweet fiance (who is not feeling well) tries to make me feel better by taking me to lunch. it is about 1:30, and we are overwhelmed and hungry. we set out to the mexican restaurant in my neighborhood, it doesn't open until 4:30... and neither do any of the other restaurants in the area. so we walk through prospect park, not really knowing where we'll end up.
as we walk through park slope and by the brownstones, crunching leaves under our feet, the sun shining brightly, but not enough to make me wish i'd brought my sunglasses, i realize that this day has turned out perfectly. we talk about things we've never discussed. we eat mr. falafel ( in depth falafel review to come) and have the most amazing vegan butter pecan ice cream at the v spot!
and the icing on the cake came today! i am standing at the metrocard dispenser machine digging in my purse for my wallet, when a man comes over to me and says "you want me to swipe you in for free?" i was skeptical, but he walked over to the turnstile, swiped his card, and i went through. and then he just walked away. i was amazed at his kindness, and reminded of just how much God is always taking care of me! I will be passing that on.
just when you think you have things planned and mapped out, a wrench is thrown into your plans. yesterday i had a plan to go explore a new neighborhood, and literally mapped out my day by routes.
i wake up bright and early, to sounds of a critter that i believe has found a home in my radiator, or somewhere in the wall? chris comes over not feeling well, i make him tea. we call the maintenance people, the never come. i decide that this will not stop me! and leaving chris to a nap, set out to go explore... i get as far as the station and realize my metrocard is gone! i am livid, disappointed and i just feel sad.
it's a week pass, and it was only the 4th day into the week! mta only reimburses lost biweekly and monthly passes. i have a melt down, like a 2 year old because i am really trying to stay on the tightest of budgets. my sweet fiance (who is not feeling well) tries to make me feel better by taking me to lunch. it is about 1:30, and we are overwhelmed and hungry. we set out to the mexican restaurant in my neighborhood, it doesn't open until 4:30... and neither do any of the other restaurants in the area. so we walk through prospect park, not really knowing where we'll end up.
as we walk through park slope and by the brownstones, crunching leaves under our feet, the sun shining brightly, but not enough to make me wish i'd brought my sunglasses, i realize that this day has turned out perfectly. we talk about things we've never discussed. we eat mr. falafel ( in depth falafel review to come) and have the most amazing vegan butter pecan ice cream at the v spot!
and the icing on the cake came today! i am standing at the metrocard dispenser machine digging in my purse for my wallet, when a man comes over to me and says "you want me to swipe you in for free?" i was skeptical, but he walked over to the turnstile, swiped his card, and i went through. and then he just walked away. i was amazed at his kindness, and reminded of just how much God is always taking care of me! I will be passing that on.
Monday, October 11, 2010
back, and better than ever!
it's been a long while since i have posted. i have lots to share.
i came back from my show and found an apartment, found a day job, got my wisdom teeth out, bought a wedding dress, ... and a whole lotta other stuff.
anyway, i am finally feeling rejuvenated, and i'm starting up my quest to discover new york one borough at a time. in conjunction with this, i will be in search of the best falafel sandwich in the city!
what qualifies as good falafel, you ask? light, crispy, little balls, with a perfect balance of toppings (tahini, hummus, etc.), wrapped in soft, warm pita. suggestions are welcome!
in coming blogs you will also hear me talk about leaving it up on the cheap. i have scaled down and i will be sharing how i've been surviving on a part time job in this expensive city. it has been an experience that has, at times, been frustrating (cheap make-up crumbles the day after you buy it) but i know that it will make me smarter about money when i have more of it.
ok, i promise not to stay away too long!
i came back from my show and found an apartment, found a day job, got my wisdom teeth out, bought a wedding dress, ... and a whole lotta other stuff.
anyway, i am finally feeling rejuvenated, and i'm starting up my quest to discover new york one borough at a time. in conjunction with this, i will be in search of the best falafel sandwich in the city!
what qualifies as good falafel, you ask? light, crispy, little balls, with a perfect balance of toppings (tahini, hummus, etc.), wrapped in soft, warm pita. suggestions are welcome!
in coming blogs you will also hear me talk about leaving it up on the cheap. i have scaled down and i will be sharing how i've been surviving on a part time job in this expensive city. it has been an experience that has, at times, been frustrating (cheap make-up crumbles the day after you buy it) but i know that it will make me smarter about money when i have more of it.
ok, i promise not to stay away too long!
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