Brownstoner: laik's Profile

laik's Profile

Name:
In Brooklyn Since:
Summer 2008
On Brownstoner Since:
Lurking since 07
Location:
Brooklyn
Neighborhood:
Carroll Gardens
Abode:
Rental
Profession:
Market Research
Sex:
Male
Age:
28
Website:

Author's Comments

edison lightbulbs in bar windows.

Posted by: laik at November 3, 2009 5:33 PM in response to Closing Bell: Gentrification Indicators

poutine is IT. I cannot wait for this place.

Posted by: laik at July 10, 2009 5:04 PM in response to Streetlevel: A Taste of Montreal for Hoyt Street

laik wrote a review about Reds Tapas Bar on May 21, 2009 2:45 PM

My wife and I love this place too. The food is good, not great, but it really is the vibe of the place that we like. Sometimes there's a DJ in there that sort of plays stuff from all over the map. I've never seen this place busy, and it's location makes it feel like you're one of about 6 people who know about it (adding to the charm). I've found it pretty inexpensive, and i don't think I've ever left without getting a free beer (Moritz!) or an extra sample of something on the menu - super friendly owner/staff.

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Anyone know anything about the new 'Snack Shop' across the street from Calpurnia on Court? They put a bright green neon sign up a couple of days ago.

Posted by: laik at April 22, 2009 12:12 PM in response to Brooklyn Food & Drink Round-Up

I'm with Smudge, I enter Tea Lounge and it instantly makes me feel like I'm back in middle school at a strip mall waiting for my mom to finish up at TJ Max.

Excited for Pedlar/Stumptown.

Posted by: laik at March 13, 2009 4:41 PM in response to Streetlevel: Coffee Pedlar Opens on Court Street

the frankies/sixpoint cafe rumored in the BF&D round up???that would be nice.

Posted by: laik at March 4, 2009 2:45 PM in response to Streetlevel: Something Finally Happening 320 Court?

'every non-native NYCer I know prefer Manhattan'

Chiming in for the first time here...My wife and I moved to NY this summer and didn't even look in Manhattan. Everyone we knew in NY, with the exception of one poor soul in Murray Hill, lived in some Brooklyn nabe.

I think there are a certain number of non-native NYCer's who move to NYC in large part because of Brooklyn. I'm not saying that's the majority - but for some people it's not because it's cheaper, but because we actually prefer it.

Posted by: laik at November 26, 2008 10:51 AM in response to Wanna Save Money? Leave Brooklyn For Manhattan