Review of Maggie Maes In Sunnyside Queens NY

How the hell are ya? Its been like forever since i shared a lovely spot for imbibing or sitting around being social with your lads. Well in the last 2 years I have compiled quite a list but I haven't changed at all so I will go to all the same places to give you a fresh take so complete is my commitment to you people. Today's bar is in the borough of queens in the somewhat undiscovered country south of Astoria and east of Long island city Sunnyside Queen and the spot is the Mighty Maggie Maes pub

I Love Sunnyside it is everything I look for in a place for a glorious night.
 1)Easy to get to from anywhere in NYC
2)Nice happy hour but resonable post happy hour prices
3)in a heavy bar area that is full of neighborhood spots
4)rotten with after last call terrible food options
5)everyone is cool as shit

The first criteria is met by it being right off the 7 Line which is pretty much the middle of any trip from any where(Unless the 7 is acting like a Twat which its wont to do at times) but other then that its good option for a off the beaten path choice for a impromptu happy hour or get together or lets find someplace we never been and get loaded and make out and avoid our intimacy problems with bae.
Secondly Maggie Maes will not kill you're bank card even if you are Johnny "I got this put your money away" which I tend to turn into after a while. I would say if you are a whiskey or beer drinker you are going to be like a pig in shit here but even if you aren't there is plenty of options for you to pleasantly kill yourself publicly with friends. The bartenders have ALWAYS been super helpful and nice and don't put the screws to you for not knowing what you want which is good for Rooks.

The space is very easy to manage its got a decent back area which due to Sunnyside,s Neighborhood nature will never get obscenely crowded. There was renovation recently so that has helped in creating a big space that feels super intimate and local which is kind of my deal. They have big TV,s playing sports but they also have Comedy on some nights which is free and lots of fun. As for as 4 There is a dinner near there as well as a white castle right across the way so you can put the nail in your next days coffin and not have to walk far. if you are there earlier there is some solid food options and you can bring food in as they don't serve any. In conclusion you are looking for something different and like a nice lively crowd You cant beat Maggie Maes. I hope you enjoyed this I am back at it so expect a new review every Tuesday and maybe Thursday if i can manage. If you have a area you want me to check out or bar you want me to review feel free to drop a line at danny.c.crudup@gmail.com or any questions about a old review.

Review of Ice House(Red Hook Brooklyn)

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Hello Blmm family time to do some Bar reviews and this one is the one that made me want to write this blog in the first place. I like going out..alot and I find my self in weird locales and far away places in my search for the perfect hang. I have always been obsessed with Red Hook since I was a kid it was so far away(no public transportation) and no real reason for people there to leave or people to ever want to visit. Over the years the art set moved in and formed a really cool neighborhood with the existing housing projects and dock workers. Years later some light gentrification has happened but all in all its a weird place that stands alone in a city that stands alone. The bar I am reviewing today is called Ice House it is a dive but only in that the beer is cheep and the aesthetic is very laid back but if you were to call it a roadhouse,gastropub,beer hall) you would also be right. The first thing you notice is the extensive beer selection which spans the world from the classic PBR cheap shit to hard stouts and Sri Lankan Black lagers. The prices are never crazy you can really spend 30$ and be all set with anything drinks you want.

http://s3-media3. The food they serve is a delicious mix of BBQ treats all well below what you would spend anywhere else and its quality. I had the pulled pork sandwich 2 for 5$ or one for 3$ and it was Smokey and buttery and had a good chew to it. The only grip I can see people having that's not the "Its way to far away" is the fact that its on the divey dingy side which I know is not a thing everyone enjoys that vibe so I can see it being a negative for some. Also the crowd is a bit eccentric which is par for the course in Red hook. One thing I love is that its in a actual neighborhood meaning if you want to stumble ass first into a conversation with strangers this is the place. Would I recommend this place HELL YES it is rotation worthy but as a Bronx resident that's crazy for me. If I lived off the F or G I would do this place once a month at least Address: 318 Van Brunt St, New York, NY 11231 Phone:(718) 222-1865 Hours: Tuesday 12:00 pm – 4:00

Review of Inwood Local(Inwood NY)

Hello all I hope everyone enjoyed the Inguaral Blmm report week. I decided to Go uptown for this weeks review past the new happening areas right into Inwood. I see Harlem's new role as hotspot and go to destination as a good thing in that the outskirts will now have some of the more interesting hangs. I seen this before Williamsburg begat bushwick park slop begat south slope and on and on. This is true of Harlem as well as Inwood is starting to shake its roots as dive bar city(much much more on this in later posts) and getting some hip spots of its own. One spot in particular is Inwood local a beer and wine bar(mostly due to zoning laws i hear) which is pretty cool. I went there before and had a blast so I figured why not go back and run it thru its paces. First off the beer selection is good but not good enough if there is no liquor. Its not a huge gripe but if I hated beer or wine this place would have 0 interest to me. With that aside the beer selection they do have is pretty good and they do a great job offering based on tastes and food so the service is a major plus. I also enjoyed the music they played very eclectic I heard Gerry Rafferty and MF Doom all in a 15 window which is my kind of mix. The food was good like real good in terms of price being reasonable and flavor. I also enjoyed the unassuming decorations in there it felt very downtown bistro/cafe which makes for a great meet up spot or second or more date(too loud for a first date). There is a backyard area but the weather prohibited me from partaking but I am pretty sure that would be a great look come spring/summer. Would I go back yes 100% but only if I am in the area it is not travel worth past 15 blocks based on the lack of liquor and few options other then that(other then the legion of real deal dive bars). I would say if you are north of 145th and want to try out a new area you can do no wrong checking out Inwood Local. Inwood Local 4957 Broadway, New York, NY 10034 (212) 544-8900

Playlist for the month of november 2013

What's up bros what it do? First ever Playlist and I debated on how to do this as I wanted to originally do a actual playlist but that did not work due to the disparate music styles I am going to put up here. I settled on 7-10 songs of different tone that I am listening to this week. Some will be new like that week new and others will be hidden gems that are a bit older. Also a review if it is applicable such as this weeks brief review of Action Bronson's "Blue Chips 2".

Blue Chips 2 by Action Bronson with Party Supplies I LOVE this dude for one he is from Queens the secondly he is from North Queens(there's a huge difference) then he sounds like Ghost face killa a lot. While Ghost face was very abstract to the point of street Dadaism Action is a punch line machine(I am in these streets like a bum shit)and makes every song sound like he is rapping for his life. I like pretty much the whole album the Party supplies(more on them in a bit) production is very sparse and samples WCBS level music and one song which is a medley of 80,s songs(sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel gets a turn) The only fault I find in this and any Action Bronson outing is that it sounds very free styled which is fine if you are just starting out but he should be past that lo fi shit by now. It sounds as if he is going into the studio and smoking up and just letting it rip which sounds kind of amateurish at this stage of his career. Its a free tape so that's a small complaint I say if you haven't heard this yet run don't walk to datpiff and get on this asap and thank me when you do. Playlist

1)Ben Jamin "Levitate" Lo Fi goodie that works well on either side of your commute very quality track if you are into atmospheric music

2)Duncan Gerow "Miguel X Evil Needle Mash-up Do You" This Is so fucking dope! The love I have for Evil Needle is large and I love the track(Qualia) but having Miguel vocal on it leads to a butta smooth combo that can and will lead to babies being made you have been warned. 3)Action Bronson "Contemptary Man" I was just talking about the album but this cut is severe. He is spitting on like 5 1980,s songs and killing it as if he would die if he didn't and it shines on a LP that is all shine.

4)Duckwrth "Fukushima" I like this guy he is like a less annoying Danny Brown to me and get a few of his tracks this month and letting them sit in the shuffle before I go all in. So far this song is the best and coincidentally the newest one. Give it and him a whirl I think you will like it.

5)Django Django "Waveforms" This WHOLE album is great it feels old in the best possible way like 60-70,s rock at its most experimental finest. It is trippy but not to the point of silliness and takes risks but not for the sake of taking risks. This song in particular makes you want to move and that is always a good thing.

Johbim "Wave" I will always have a Bossa Nova track on the list that's a not for debate. This is a lovely track by Antonio Johbim the master of the groove in my opinion and this works at any point of your day or night or mood. Pop this into a Pandora station and only this and wait for unlimited samba goodness

Review of Burnside (Williamsburg Brooklyn)

I am not going to lie this is going to be as biased as a motherfucker but I like to start this blog off with a bar I thoroughly enjoy and bring some good energy too boot. I am friends with the owners who are super nice and run a wonderful bar so I am not lying about my gushings. First thing first the bar is located in the Williamsburg area of Brooklyn far removed from the glut of spots on Bedford but in the middle of the second wave glut further south. This place stands out buy one having the coolest rustic design which feels very cabin in the woods without ever being cheesy. Secondly the food menu contains gods gift to man the cheese curd which is so gooey and bad for you but so damn delicious. They also carry other Mid western fare which from my mid west friends hit the mark so I have to take their word for it. The booze selection is really nice in regards to the beer being mostly a selection of local crafts and low priced stand bys(Milwaukees best for the win)as well as the neighborhood staple shot and beer special(5$). Variables such as crowd which is very manageable during the week and could be a group meetup for the beginning of a night or a date spot or a last destination. The weekends it gets a bit crowded but never to the point of annoyingly so but a first date there. The music is a mix of rock and folk which if you like stuff like that will tickle your fancy if you don't you barely notice it. They also have a shuffleboard table which is easy enough to learn and has ample places to leave your drinks and food as you get into the deft touch of shuffle board. I cannot say enough things about this place Its not to pricey and the staff is super cool and the location is right off the train and there is parking up the ass plus due to the new glut of locations you can easily include this in your night and not feel locked in. I give this the first ever "Rotation" award as you should put this in your rotation asap décor-woodsy without being douche booze-decent beer selection and hand crafted cocktails made well Variables-great mid western food and a awesome staff plus shuffleboard verdict-Rotation Details Address: 506 Grand St, New York, NY 11211 Phone:(347) 889-7793 Hours: Monday 5:00 pm – 2:00 am

Welcome To Blmm

Welcome to the first of many installments of the nightlife and music and general entertainment blog. I am going to more or less be right up front and say I live in NYC so most if not all or my reviews will be NYC specific which may suck if you like in east Tibet. I hope that you enjoy the writing and if you are in NYC you have your own bootleg fromers on your phone. I also will when time permits me review music and movie releases which will not be as evergreen as say spots but should help out all the same. I do my spot reviews as follows. I judge based on décor(is the location getting the feeling that it is shooting for) I so that to not penalize dive bars for nailing looking like crap or hipstery clusterfucks for being hipstery clusterfucks. Then I look and selection of booze and cocktail options. I am less critical of this myself but I know a lot of people look forward to a nice quality cocktail. Then I look at the variables such as a cool crowd or cool bartender skee ball table etc. I will try like hell to be as consistent as my addled brain will allow but I make no promises. I hope this is fun for you as it will be for me to write. until the next time.