Yesterday after the mishap with Christine Quinn’s press conference I had lunch at Frankie 457 with a Yelper. Do you know about Yelp? It’s a social networking community that’s very popular on the West Coast and gaining popularity here.
In fact, they’re about to make a big pitch for Brooklyn!
Yelp bills itself as a fun and easy way to find, review, and talk about what’s great—and not great in your neighborhood.
Like the Brooklyn Blog scene, the site thrives on the interest people have in where they live. It’s loaded with reviews, tips, maps and best kept secrets.
I met with Yelp’s East Coast PR person and she seemed very interested in the Brooklyn blog scene and I invited her to the Brooklyn Blogade this Sunday at Root Hill on Fourth Avenue and Carroll at noon.
Here’s her review of Frankie 457. But she left out one huge detail:
Dan Zanes was eating lunch there. You know I’m not a celebrity hound but he’s a very exciting Brooklyn celebrity. I didn’t wave, I didn’t try to talk to him, I didn’t start singing…
With a hairdo like his, you probably not trying to be too anonymous. Here is her review. We had a terrific lunch and a great conversation about blogging, the Internet, the future of journalism and life in the big city.
Frankie 457
457 Court St Brooklyn, NY 11231
I went here for a quick lunch with blogger extraordinaire, Louise from http://onlytheblogknow…. Frankie’s was the perfect setting for a great conversation on a beautiful day.
We opted to sit outside in the garden which was surprisingly big and they even have a separate carriage house that you can hire for private events. I had a peek inside and it has a beautiful dark wood bar and looks like it would be a great space for an anniversary or even a wedding reception!
But let’s get on to the good stuff: the food. Italian cheeses, pastas, tapas, sandwiches and salads they absolutely have something for everyone and they make a note smack bang on the menu that they only serve organic, local fare. Love that! Louise got the arugula and parmesan salad that looked incredibly fresh with vibrant greens and a healthy dose of shavings. She also got the eggplant crostini which looked delish. I had seen a chap earlier order the sausage broccoli rabe on foccacia so I opted for the same. Holy moly! It was BIG and so almighty good. I could only eat half but I’m shoveling in the rest right now as I type one handed.
If you’re not from Brooklyn – or Carroll Gardens – the F train is only 3 blocks away. Super affordable ($30 for two!) but remember to bring cash only. Seems to be the perfect spot for an early dinner or a long lunch.