Staycation

I feel like I might have been on an episode of Rachel Ray's $40 show. The evening started off with a walk from Manhattan over the Brooklyn Bridge.

First stop: Grimaldi's Pizza. Even at 4:15 there was a short wait. Sitting down at a table with three other people, I suggested that we order two smalls rather than one large. I did not do this for piggy reasons, but rather because I love the outside crust (especially when it is a little burnt) and you get more with two smalls. Delicious as always. My favorite is the first piece because the entire thin bottom of the pie is crisp. After the first slice only the outside has a real crunch.

Next up: Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory. I like how rich and creamy the ice cream is here. It is also refreshing that they only have 8 flavors: Chocolate, Vanilla, Chocolate with Chocolate Chunk, Vanilla with Chocolate Chunk, Peaches and Cream, Strawberry, Butter Pecan, and Coffee. I opted for the Vanilla w/Chocolate Chunk on a cone. Then off to Brooklyn Bridge Park.

Before hopping on the train to come back to Williamsburg, I popped in at Jacques Torres Chocolate for a piece of dark chocolate bark (the best chocolate deal in the store). I am saving this for later in the evening. I am already way to full from pizza and ice cream.