It's A Schnack Life

Pls help with my survey

2011-05-23T11:19:00.000-07:00

I am completing my MS in Marketing.. and I need to have people take my online survey about sustainable tourism.. If I get enough takers I'm donating some $$ to the local Vieques charity and one lucky person will be randomly chosen to get a FREE iPad 2.

http://edu.surveygizmo.com/s3/545523/Sustainable-Tourism

Please click the link above for details..

Free Burgers August 28th

2010-08-13T15:43:00.001-07:00

I'm pleased to announce that on August 28, 2010 I'll cooking and giving away free slider burgers at the Sparking Pointe Winery in Southhold NY (North Fork of LI). Event starts at 1pm.

These burgers will feature the famous house blend of chop meat from NYC's Pat La Frieda meats and will be topped with the most amazing cheese called Snofrisk, which is from Norway and Rock Chive Cress; Snofrisk is much like cream cheese but is made from 80% goat milk; I first served similar burgers in June 2010 at the James Beard House. Since then these Snofrisk burgers have become increasing popular. I'm bringing enough meat to make 200 sliders, starting at 1pm. So come down, check out the burgers, the music (Live Music by Ray Penney) and the Sparking Wine...

Sparkling Pointe happens to be the only winery in New York State who exclusively produces Sparkling Wines. All vintages are made in the Methode Champenoise Style, respecting the traditional methods of making French Champagne. Since it’s birth in 2001, Sparkling Pointe has gained national recognition, winning the Sweepstakes Award at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine competition for the Best Sparkling in America in 2008.

Since the Sparkling Pointe tasting room has been open, in October of 2009, it has been voted as one of the Top 5 Venue’s Outside of NYC by BizBash Magazine.

Specially for August 28th these burgers will be topped with Rock Chive Cress a micro vegetable from Koppert Cress which is also located on Long Island.

Address:

Vineyard/Winery Address (For GPS)

39750 CR-48

Southold, NY 11971

For more information:

Chef Hawk at James Beard House

2010-05-31T10:35:00.001-07:00

There are still tickets left for the NYC Food Film Festival kick off cocktail party at the James Beard House this Thursday (June 3^rd).

We have some amazing food including Jarlsberg tarts, cured herring and gravlax from Aquavit Executive Chef Marcus Jermark. We have dishes from Fatty Cue pit masters Robby Ritcher and Steve Haritopoulos & Chef de cuisine Andrew Pressler. We have smoked hogget and bacon by RUB pit master Scotty Smith. NYC Food Film Festival executive chef Harry Hawk will be preparing fresh Widows Hole Oysters, gin braised Beef calf muscle, burgers and much more.

The event features cocktails from Alan Katz, Bulldog gin and the Aquapolitan from Aquavit head bartender John Knight.

For tickets go to http://jamesbeard.org/?q=node/2039 and click “Find a Table”

Food Film Festival

2010-05-14T19:13:00.001-07:00

Hey, check out the NYC Food Film Festival..

I'll be cooking burgers on Sun June 27th under the Brooklyn Bridge...

http://www.nycfoodfilmfestival.com/tickets.html

2010-04-18T11:16:00.000-07:00

Schnack Catering

Please call about Schnack Catering, perfect for all events year round. We do love to be outside cooking at your spring, summer and fall events.

Beer Shakes and Milk Shakes

2010-04-16T10:18:00.000-07:00

I've just confirmed that I will be teaching a Beer Shake and Milk Shake class at The Brooklyn Kitchen June 14th.

Call or email them for details http://www.thebrooklynkitchen.com/

Robert Lin

2008-03-01T09:49:00.000-08:00

One of my first friends in NYC was NYU student Robert Lin. He is now in China preparing for his next role. click here

Root Beer

2007-04-01T17:58:00.000-07:00

We have two styles of Root Beer now on Draft...

From Abita (new orleans), a very smooth creamy brew...
"Abita brews its root beer with spring water, herbs, vanilla and yucca (which creates foam). Unlike most soft drink manufacturers, Abita sweetens its root beer with the pure Louisiana cane sugar. The resulting taste is reminiscent of soft drinks made in the 1940's and 1950's before bottlers turned to corn sugar and fructose. Like earlier root beers, Abita is also caffeine-free."

From Victory (philly), a root beer that is less coy and with more of bite.

Brooklyn means Music

2007-03-06T21:16:00.000-08:00

We wanted to thank the group MJ & The Heretics for visiting Schnack last week for a pre-gig meal..

Super Bowl

2007-02-03T13:00:00.000-08:00

Lots of platters and specials.. e.g., 30 singles for $30, add cheese for $10. Also specials on ribs and wings, call for details.. 718 855 2879

Garlic Special

2007-01-29T09:10:00.000-08:00

Valentines Day Special...

It fights evil and it great to share with someone you love!

What is it? Garlic of course!

We say show your love with Garlic!
And hey, while you at it, save some $$ too.

For Valentines Day 2007 Schnack will be offering its Garlic Lovers Special:
$12.00 (normally $17.15)
Garlic greens
A garlic single burger
RC Cola Pork Ribs with RC Cola and Garlic reduction glaze
Garlic mashed potatoes

Order for two and it's only $21.00 + get a free
Banana and Chocolate Bread Pudding..

(Normally $33, only one garlic greens order per couple).

Dog Fish Head

2007-01-19T02:36:00.000-08:00

Dog Fish Head Chicory stout once made year round has become one of their seasonal brews and that season has come and gone and well, their isn't any more of it to be had.

That means either the beershake itself must become seasonal or we need to find a replacement.. We have hear good things about Choc. Stouts and one called the Edmund Fitzgerald (named after the ill-fated ship detailed in the Gordon Lightfoot song, "The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald." The captain on that final voyage interesting was named McSorley.)

Six Point Brewery in Red Hook has a good strong dark stout we have tested before but it doesn't come in bottles and we don't sell enough beer shakes to give up a tap line...

Thoughts and recommendations are welcome.

Red Hook Beach

2006-12-11T09:53:00.000-08:00

Please direct your attention and hopefully your support to www.redhookbeach.com

This is a proposal from Douglas Durst and Tom Fox for a community and ecologically friendly development at Atlantic Basin.

Changes

2006-10-26T23:09:00.000-07:00

So many changes this time of year...

We had our first slow night tonight due to the lack of warm walkable weather...

Also by now all of our summer/fall dishes have "fallen" off the menu to be replaced by our winter seasonal specialties....

Out
Slaw
Corn
Trout

In
Garlic Mashed
Fried Sweet Potatoes
Meat loaf

We still have plenty of beer milkshakes, fries, and other yummies..

New Menu

2006-10-22T17:43:00.000-07:00

We are working on a new menu. Details to follow.

RC Cola RIbs

2006-08-11T11:24:00.000-07:00

just reminding everyone that RC COla Ribs are on the menu almost every day this summer... so come and BBQ w/ us..

Summer

2006-06-20T08:03:00.000-07:00

Summer fast approaches...

Not much to report. The Hot Dog contest went well... and we are running RC Cola Ribs all summer do to their popularity..

Schnack Dog Contest

2006-05-09T17:38:00.000-07:00

MOVE OVER, NATHAN’S…THERE’S A NEW DOG IN TOWN!
Schnack’s Stahl-Meyer 30” Hot Dog Eating Heats and Contest
Is Looking For A Few Good Eaters – Winner gets $500.00
MEDIA ALERT – COVERAGE WELCOMED!

WHAT: 2nd Annual Schnack Stahl Meyer Hot Dog Eating Contest and
Qualifying Heats.

WHO: Schnack Restaurant, 122 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.
(www.schnackdog.com)
Stahl-Meyer (Ferris Stahl-Meyer), has been making great hot dogs in The Bronx since 1836, and is providing specially made 30” 100% beef hot dogs. Caputo’s Bakery is a family-run bakery founded in 1905 and will provide specially prepared 28” buns.

WHEN: May 10, 12:00 pm, 6:00pm and 9:00pm – Qualifying Heat
May 12, 6:00pm and 9:00pm – Qualifying Heat
May 16, 6:00pm, 9:00pm– Qualifying Heat
May 29th – 1:00pm – Final Contest

WHERE: Schnack Restaurant, 122 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231,
718-855-2879

Size matters! This contest is all about contestants eating a single 30” 100% beef Stahl Meyer hot dog on a specially baked 28” bun. To compete, eaters must pre-qualify in a “Dog Off/Eat Off” heat prior to the competition. If you would like to hold a Schnack “Dog Off/Eat Off” in your office or business, please call Ann Schaffer or Stacey Sherman at The Sherman Group, 516-426-3157/203-531-9141 for details.

Heat And Contest Rules:
• 4-10 healthy adult males or females (21 years+) at each heat, must not be affiliated with Schnack or other sponsors.
• All contestants must be available on Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day) for final round.
• Each heat takes 30 minutes start to finish.
• Contestants and winner agree to allow use of their likeness in advertising and promotion before, during and after the contest.
• No deconstructing of the dog and/or bun; breaking off portions of the dog and bun together are allowed.
• Swallowing without sufficient chewing is grounds for disqualification (based on judges’ determination).
• Contestants 21 years or older can wash down their dog with a cold mug of Jever Pilsener beer during or after the contest.

THE SPONSORS:

SCHNACK RESTAURANT:
A joint venture between Harry Hawk, Alan Harding and Jim Mamary, founded in 2003. Serving food 7 days a week, 11am-1am.

STAHL-MEYER:
Located at 1560 Boone Ave. in the Bronx, Stahl-Meyer has been making great hot dogs since 1836.

CAPUTO’S BAKERY:
Located at 329 Court Street between Sackett and Union Streets, Caputo’s is a family run baker founded in 1905.

JEVER PILSENER BEER:
Is brewed in Jever, Germany and imported into the US by Raven Brands, Inc.

Thanks AJ

2006-04-15T04:25:00.000-07:00

We wanted to thank AJ Schnack, who writes in this BLOG for including a "link to the other Schnack BLOG"... ours!

RIP BroomeDoggs

2006-04-03T20:20:00.000-07:00

BroomeDoggs a invention and collaboration with Jim Mamary, Tod Bullen and Harry Hawk has closed. Thanks to all of those who made it fun. Esp. Thanks to Time Out NY who just gave us a Critics Choice award!

It will live again..

RC Cola Gelato

2006-03-28T08:35:00.000-08:00

I'm pleased to announce that our $20.06 2fer (lunch or diner) special for Brooklyn's restaurant week will include RC Cola Gelato from il Laboratorio del Gelato.

Brooklyn Restaurant Week starts April 3rd.

Our menu feeds two people (2Fer) for lunch or dinner:

Starter:
Basket of 1/2 Onion Rings & 1/2 French Fries

Entree:
Includes a deep fried Biscuit Single. Our juicy tasty mini burger served with Schnack Sauce, Lettuce/Tomato, and Bacon on a deep fried Biscuit. This item is sliced in half for easy sharing.

Also included are a side of Garlic Greens and Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

Plus Choice (A or B):
a) 1.5 lbs of RC Cola Ribs. Pork ribs braised in RC Cola, Garlic and glazed with our BBQ Sauce.
b) BBQ Chicken Breasts (2 halves)*, Char-broiled and served with BBQ Sauce (glazed or on the side)
c) two Quad burgers with L&T

Dessert:
A scoop of RC Cola Gelato from il Laboratorio del Gelato*
Harry's Warm Chocolate and Banana Bread Pudding served with home made lemon caramel sauce.

Also included two glasses of fountain soda (or Swag Beer if available...).

* Available while supplies last.

Gordon

2006-03-08T04:40:00.000-08:00

Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the family of Gordon Parks. We are sorry for your loss.

Great day today Went

2006-03-06T17:51:00.000-08:00

Great day today! Went to the Food Show at the Javits Center with George Motz. Had fun running through the place trying out a lot of food and spices. Then George screen’d his movie and then we had a Q/A session. I was on the panel.

Our most recent special

2006-03-03T22:11:00.000-08:00

Our most recent “special” is braised lamb shank w/ garlic mashed potatoes, spicy warm kraut, onion and cabbage, and a light sauce made from a reduction of the braising liquid.

We braise pork ribs with RC Cola, Beef Ribs with Dark Amber Beer, what do we braise lamb shanks with? Apple Cider! You can taste it when you eat the bits of cabbage that braised w/ the shank.

The shanks are .75 to 1 lbs. All that sells for $9.10 or with two shanks for $15.35. Either way a good deal!

Nearly naked food: Salt, Pepper, Lamb Shank, Cabbage, Onion, Shallots and that’s it!. The sauce is mounted w/ our famous Schnack Sauce; not so naked!

phone and orders

2006-03-02T09:58:00.000-08:00

We are having some problems w/ our phone line but we hope to have that fixed before the weekend starts. Also very soon we hope to be able to take orders directly from the Zip Menu (www.zipmenu.com) web site!

Vote

2006-02-13T08:30:00.000-08:00

It's time to vote in Time Out's Reader Poll...

Both Schnack and BroomeDoggs' were nominated..

Click here <-- click

Snow Job

2006-02-12T07:47:00.000-08:00

It's Sunday Feb 12th. Lots of snow.

We are open, although we are not sure if we are doing delivery until every one shows up... Come on down!

Great Photos

2006-01-13T21:05:00.000-08:00

Here are some great photos of our burger eating contest...

click here <-- click there

2006-01-11T16:09:00.000-08:00

Here is a BLOG Directory that has links to CHEF BLOGS.. Interesting reading..

The self proclaimed, "Ultimate Food Blog Directory"

Click Here

nice picture

2006-01-07T08:43:00.000-08:00

here is a link to a great picture of our space..

http://www.sauna.org/loyly/photo/nyc/2005redhook/slides/06-schnack.html

Click here

Feedback

2006-01-03T11:00:00.000-08:00

Some thoughts about Schnack and our new menu.. from "A Brooklyn Life." Click Here

"Schnack on Union Street raised its prices. The new menu focuses more on burgers and dogs (now the black Angus beef dog from Stahl-Meyer), ... Personally, when I crave Schnack, it's the burgers I'm after."

2005 Thanks!

2006-01-01T14:11:00.000-08:00

It's the first day of 2006 ...and all of us at Schnack wanted to thank everyone who helped make the last week of 2005 a busy one for us. We send our wishes to your for a good new year and we hope to see you back @ Schnack again real soon!

Fresh Keg Beer

2005-12-30T20:15:00.000-08:00

The removing of Dentergems, a great but our least popular beer will allow us from time to time to take advantage of special seasonal beers (as well as beers on special). We are hoping that the 1st special beer we get will be a keg of Dog Fish Head Punkin Ale.

This is part of the structure of new menu, designed to let us focus on the four most popular areas of our business: burgers, dogs, fresh keg beer & unique specials.

Learn more about Punkin Ale.

Learn more about DFH Chicory Stout, used in our award winning Beer Milk Shake..
Chicory Stout

Thanks

2005-12-30T17:47:00.000-08:00

We want to thank everyone who has been supportive of our new menu. We welcome your feedback. Drop by Schnack or email us--> harryhawk@gmail.com

New Menu

2005-12-22T19:58:00.000-08:00

Our new menu has gone to the printer. We hope it will be in place by this Friday night.. (12/22/2005).

We are going to 3 tap beers, cutting back on the hot plates and as we have been saying focusing on the Burgers, Dogs & Specials...

Here are some highlights..

SCHNACKIES aka BURGERS
fresh ground beef
(1.5 oz. w/Schnäck sauce)
Single (Tiny Bun) 1.65
Double (Tiny Bun) 3.85
Triple/Quad (4 inch Bun) 5.25/6.90
Roasted Pork Single (Tiny Bun) 1.95
Best Deal (Quad, Am. Chz, Bacon, L&T) 8.75

COMBOS
(Sm. Fries + Pint of Schwag Beer OR Fountain Soda)
Single 7.00
Triple 9.50
Super (Quad, Bacon, Chz, L&T) 11.50

HOT DOGS & SAUSAGES
Black Angus Beef Hot Dog (Stahl-Meyer) 2.95
Chili & Cheddar Hot Dog 4.95
Swojska Kielbasa (Jubilat,
our best, pepper & garlic) 4.95
Super Knockwurst (Jubilat, pork & veal) 4.95
Vegan (tofu) 4.00
Bird (Turkey) 3.25

SANDWICHES HOT & COLD
Schnäck™ Cubano w/Jubilat Bacon 6.95
Massive Jubilat BLT 5.95
Philly Cheese Steak 6.95
Tofu Reuben 6.00
Schnäck Grilled Cheese w/
Bacon and Tomato 5.95

TOPPINGS (ON Anything!!)
Aho - Jalapeno & Garlic Sauce .60
Ameican Cheese .75
Bacon (2) 1.00
Cheddar, Swiss, Mozz 1.00
Chopped Red Onion (Free)
Fighter Pilot Chili (2 oz.) 1.25
Lettuce & Tomato (L&T) .60
Mayo .65
Mushrooms & Onions (M&O) 1.25
Spicy Hot Kraut .50
Spicy Onions .50
Warm Kraut (Free)

HOT PLATES & Salads
Nogales Plate 9.25
various Mexican + small salad
Really cool veggie plate† 8.95 w/ <-Share it!
·Any sausage 11.95
·Tofu or Veggie Duck 11.25 (vegan)
House Salad 6.95 w/ <-Share it!
-Any sausage 10.75
(†served with seasonal side -not vegan)

SIDES
Sautéed garlic greens 4.95
Bowl O’ Chili, Cheese & Red Onions 6.95
Chili & Cheese Fries 7.95 <-Share it!
Cheese Fries 5.65
Basket of Fries 3.75 <-Share it!
Basket of Onion Rings 5.00 <-Share it!
Seasonal Side (e.g., Slaw, Mashed) 2.95
Polish Slab Bacon, Jubilat (4) 3.00

-> Beer Jever Schwag Saratoga Lager
Pitcher 17.00 13.50 15.00
Pint (.4L) 5.00 3.75 4.50

WINE BY THE GLASS CANS & BOTTLES
Red 5.00 White 5.00 PBR $3 ($1.50 on Wednesday)
DFH Chicory Stout 6.00 (dark, full flavored)
DRINKS
Our Famous Beer Milk Shakes -- Chocolate, Vanilla (11 oz in/15 oz to go) 5.00/7.00
Boylans -- Root Beer, Orange, Black Cherry 2.75
Fountain -- RC Cola, Diet Rite, Grapefruit Soda, Ginger Ale, Sweet Iced Tea 2.00
Shakes -- Vanilla, Chocolate, B/W, Orange, Black Cherry, Root Beer (11 oz in/15 oz to go) 4.00/5.00

Beverages
Floats 3.75
Whole Milk (8oz, 12 oz) 1.65/2.55
Orange Juice (8oz, 12 oz) 1.65/2.55
Coffee (mug) 1.25
Hot Tea 1.00 Hot Chocolate 2.50
Special Tea (hot or cold) 3.00

DESSERTS -- Share! It!
Harry’s Famous Warm Choc & Banana
bread pudding 4.00
Choc. Brownie Schnäck style 4.30
Banana Split Schnäck Style 5.95

New Menu

2005-12-20T19:53:00.000-08:00

The final edits on the new menu have been approved and we expect the new menu to go into effect some time between XMas and New Years..

Thanks for your loyalty the last 3 years. We hope that you will be as excited by our new menu as we are. The menu has been pared down to the basics and many of the dishes that have been removed will be back as specials.

Specials are one reason we have pared down the menu. We want to be able to offer more specials, more often; specials are something we have become famous for and we want to build on that tradition while still offering quality burgers and dogs..

Grace Lee

2005-12-20T16:32:00.000-08:00

A fun thing about the Restaurant Business is meeting people. Today I had the pleasure of talking on the phone to Grace Lee, the Film Maker about screening her movie, "The best of the Wurst" at Broome Doggs (250 Broome St.).

We called her because last week she actually stopped by BroomeDoggs for a currywurst, as she just happened to be staying in the area.

The GraceL ee Project is current screening at the Film Forum..

SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFER FOR SCHNACK EATERS

2005-12-16T09:51:00.000-08:00

SPECIAL HOLIDAY OFFER FOR SCHNACK EATERS

Happy Holidays. As a token of our appreciation for your patronage, we have teamed up with the hot new on-line gift company dotty basket ( www.dottybasket.com) to make your last minute holiday shopping as easy and enjoyable as a meal at Schnack.

Beginning today through Tuesday, December 20, www.dottybasket.com is offering all Schnack patrons an exclusive 20% discount on everything in their already respectfully priced online store. To redeem this offer, please type in PROMO CODE: HHH05 on the www.dottybasket.com check out page.

Enjoy shopping. And don't forget to stop by for a Schnack dog to keep up your strength and sanity during this season.

Happy Holidays,

Harry Hawk

Parties

2005-12-15T22:08:00.000-08:00

We have been doing a lot of parties.. and we have a few more coming up..

Whole Roast Pig..
RC Cola Ribs
Portabella Mushroom Caps
Dogs and Burgers cooked FRESH right at the party!!
Kielbasa of course..

and lots of other good things..

blog awards

2005-12-06T19:08:00.000-08:00

Some web awards are going to be given for the best restaurant/food blogs out there..
Click here

Maybe you'd like to nominate some of the blogs you read..

new Menu coming FAST

2005-12-02T18:32:00.000-08:00

We have been talking about it for a few months.. Now it's about to happen..

Our New Menu is fast approaching. After nearly 3 years with no major price increases and increasing costs of business, its' time to raise our prices and fine tune the menu. That means we are focusing more on what had made us famous. Burgers, Dogs, Specials and of course Beer.

Many of our plates and other items are being removed from the menu but they will return as specials. For those who know, we like to keep specials around for weeks or months and also to make them a bit seasonal. Ribs and Mac N Cheese in the winter, fresh seafood in the spring and summer.

A major upgrade is our combos will feature a full sized PINT of Schwag! Also we will just sell beer in Pints and pitchers

Here is a sample from the new menu (STILL a DRAFT!@!)

SCHNACKIES aka BURGERS
fresh ground beef
(1.5 oz. w/SchnÃ¤ckÂ? sauce)
Single (Tiny Bun) 1.65
Double (Tiny Bun) 3.95
Triple / Quad (4 inch Bun) 5.95 / 6.95
Roasted Pork Single (Tiny Bun) 1.95
Best Deal (Quad, Am. Chz, Bacon, L&T) 8.75

SIDES
SautÃ©ed garlic greens 4.95
8 oz. of Chili, Am. Chz & Red Onions 6.95
Basket of Fries (9 oz) 4.00
Basket of Onion Rings 5.00 <-Share it!
Chz Fries 5.95
Chz & Chili Fries 8.95 <-Share it!
Seasonal Side (e.g., Slaw, Potatoes) 2.95

COMBOS
(2 oz. Fries + Pint of Schwag Beer OR Fountain Soda )
Single 7.00
Triple 9.50
Super (Quad, Bacon, Chz, L&T) 11.50

HOT DOGS & SAUSAGES
Black Angus Beef Hot Dog (Stahl-Meyer) 3.00
Hot Dog w/ Chili & Ched. Chz $4.95
Swojska Kielbasa (Jubilat,
our best, pepper & garlic) 4.95
Super Knockwurst (Jubilat , pork & veal) 4.95
Vegan (tofu) 4.00
Bird (Turkey) 3.50

SANDWICHES HOT & COLD
SchnÃ¤ckÂ? Cubano w/ Jubilat Bacon 6.95
Massive Jubilat BLT 5.95
Philly Cheese Steak 6.95
Tofu Reuben 6.00
SchnÃ¤ckÂ? Grilled Cheese w/
Bacon and Tomato 5.95

TOPPINGS (ON Anything!!)
Aho - Jalapeno & Garlic Sauce .60
Ameican Cheese .75
Bacon (2) 1.00
Cheddar, Swiss, Mozz 1.00
Chopped Onion Free
Fighter Pilot Chili (2 oz.) 1.25
Lettuce & Tomato (L&T) .50
Mayo .65 / Curry Mayo .50
Mush & Onions (M&O) 1.25
Spicy Hot Kraut .50
Spicy Onions .50
Warm Kraut Free

Unfolded Burger

2005-11-04T21:28:00.000-08:00

Nothing makes me more happy than the feeding of people. It's first about serving food they like... then well we try to make a few bucks.. but its' often hard to put context around food. There is living for food, and food for the living.. At Schnack we try to do both.. The following BLOG entry I think puts Schnack into a nice context..

"November 1, 2005

A Movie that Rocks. I can't stop thinking about Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle. It’s one of those movies that creates the feeling that everything is okay — even as it acknowledges all the ways in which things aren’t. Most recently (just now) I was listening to Aretha Franklin doing “You’re All I Need to Get By” and I started thinking (as I’m prone to) about the “you” in that song could be (is) God ... and I thought about the dope-love scene. Also, I swear that few things have brought me as much comfort lately as “The universe tends to unfold as it should.” Reminds me of Lincoln’s story of the wise men who were charged by an Eastern monarch to bring them a sentence that would be true in all places, and all times. They came back with “And this too shall pass away.”

Meanwhile, I have no taste for White Castle burgers ... but the movie has got me obsessed, again, with Schnack."

Schnack of our lives

2005-10-25T21:16:00.000-07:00

We haven't been getting as many blog mentions lately but here is one...Glad to see we are helping people celebrate!

"now living in ... Carroll Gardens. We warmed their new pad by noshing on delicious burgers from Schnack, love that special sauce..."

Read the whole bit...http://www.watchmeturn30.com/?view=2005-10-22

Art

2005-10-23T21:56:00.000-07:00

Some people don't know Art even when they are staring right at it.. Not a problem in Columbus Ohio!

Porkys

2005-10-23T21:51:00.000-07:00

Same name as the movie, but since 1949 Porky's Drive-in has been a fixture in Mansfield Ohio. Great Coney's (hot dogs Ohio style!).

No Fries, Chips

2005-10-23T21:34:00.000-07:00

While Schnack has a knack for nice french fries, not every place can serve fries... there is the famous saying, "no fries, chips!..."

In Ohio, as I often did in my youth, I stopped by a local chip factory for some warm hot off the line potato chips..

Burger Places

2005-10-23T21:15:00.000-07:00

Last May (2005) I was in Ohio to eat a lot of road food... We had planned a road food adventure this summer but Water Taxi Beach took over my life...

Here are a few pictures from the Road..

3 of them are burger joints and 1 of them (Balyeat's) is a super coffee shop near the Ohio / Indiana border.

Kewpee (Lima)
Balyeat's (Van Wert)
Burger Wagon (1917; Miamisburg)
Crabills (1927; Urbana)

2005-10-19T00:53:00.000-07:00

We are working on updating of our menu. We are going to remove a few items from the menu and feature more specials; some of the regular items being removed will come back as specials (often).

We are also, for the 1st time since we opened in 2003 having to raise our prices on the burgers. We will be bringing the prices in line with our 4th Ave store, and switching from the current Stahl-Meyer hot dogs to the Stahl-Meyer Black Angus dog (which we sold at Water Taxi Beach and sell currently at Schnack #2 and at Broome Doggs).

We expect to have the new menu in place in Nov or Dec.

In the meantime, Single Schnackies are still $1 each, get them while they last.

2005-10-14T22:35:00.000-07:00

It's hard to have a single contest and yet, have two winners. Not a tie, of course as it wasn't even close... so what am I talking about?

It's like this... At Schnack #2 @ the Brooklyn Lyceum we had our 1st Annual Open Burger Eating Contest! and to narrow down the field we had an elimination round followed by the actual contest.

The clear winner of the prelim was Arnie Chowhound Chapman who downed 2 single Schnackies in 18.5 seconds. 2nd place in the prelim when to Gentleman Joe who handled his 2 in 33 seconds... making Chowhound the odds on favorite to win.

Then came the main event. As many burgers as possible in 8 minutes. Chowhound did a respectable 18 burgers (that’s about 2.25 a minute).

Gentleman Joe, who was relaxed and well composed bested everyone with an awesome 21 burgers in 8 minutes or 2.65 per minute.

Joe is a world class gentleman and a world class eater… you can check out his ranking... here

http://www.competitiveeaters.com/rankings.htm

Contestants

2005-10-11T22:53:00.000-07:00

We are starting to get our contests signed up. We have a good response but we will be signing people up until Noon on Thurs Oct 13th.

So far we have interest from:
SweetTooth, Chris Carew
Hi Pitch Eric
Jason Harris
Aaron Plenty
"Gentleman" Joe Menchetti - winner of the Stahl-Meyer Schnack Dog eating contest
Chris "The American" Schlessinger
Karl "Galactus Kraemer
Keith
nichol perez
John Tobin
Christopher Michael Hightower
Chris DePierro

Open Contest

2005-10-10T21:31:00.000-07:00

We should point out, that the Schnack Fall Hamburger Eating Contest is an OPEN contest. The event will be open to all who show up who are 18 or older and in good health.

Pre-registration is however, required.

Contestants

2005-10-09T21:19:00.000-07:00

We need contestants for our burger contest on Oct 14

Burger Eating Contest, Oct 14th, 227 4th Ave Brooklyn NY 8pm

2005-10-07T12:47:00.000-07:00

Announcement: Burger Eating Contest, Oct 14th, 227 4th Ave Brooklyn NY 8pm

Schnack Restaurant is proud to announce our 1st FALL hamburger eating contest. The contest is sponsored by Schnack and the Brooklyn Lyceum. Master of Ceremonies will be independent Film Maker and Hamburger documentarian, George Motz. Additional sponsors include: NY Water Taxi and Water Taxi Beach, Jever Pilsener Beer.

The winner will be the person who eats the most burgers in 8 minutes.

Photographs are available of our tiny 1.5 oz burger.

Real New York City food for Real People!

Potential contestants should contact Harry Hawk, via email habs@panix.com

Our rules are simple.

1) No deconstructing of the burger and/or bun.

2) Swallowing without sufficient chewing is grounds for disqualification (based solely on the judges' determination).

4) The contest is open to any person of 18 years or older, in good health, who is not affiliated with Schnack or any of the sponsors or competitors.

5) Contestants and winner agree to allow use of their likeness in advertising and promotion before, during and after the contest.

6) Contestants 21 years or older can wash down their burgers with a cold mug of Jever Pilsener beer during or after the contest.

The Burger

George Motz rates the Schnack burger one of the top four in NYC. He isn't the only one who likes it.. Our tiny, tasty, and juicy little burger is perfect by itself or 3 or 4 at a time.

The Prize:

The winner will receive prices from Schnack, The Brooklyn Lyceum, Jever Pilsener Beer and New York Water Taxi / Water Taxi Beach. Schnack $100 Gift Cert., Four free tickets to a musical or stage event, a Hamburger America Tee Shirt (size XXL), New York Water Taxi / Water Taxi Beach (a L or XL shirt and a free 2 hour party for 6 people during the 2006 season., Jever Pilsner GIFT (TBA).

Hamburger America http://www.hamburgeramerica.com/

Following the event, George Motz will screen his documentary Hamburger America "A documentary about some of the best burgers in America and the people behind them." George will also answer questions following the screening. Signed copies of Hamburger America will be available for sale.

Schnack and the Brooklyn Lyceum

Schnack is open at the Brooklyn Lyceum 7 days a week. By Oct 7th it will be open for breakfast and dinner. It will be open until 2am or later. Breakfast is from 7am to Noon. Weekend Brunch hours are TBD.

Location:

227 4th Ave. Brooklyn NY 11231

About:

Main Media Contact is Schnack is a joint venture between Harry Hawk, Alan Harding and Jim Mamary founded in 2003 and located at 122 Union St., Brooklyn NY , 718 855 2879 serving food 7 days from 11am to 1am, closing at 2am. Contact Harry.

Our second Schnack is now open located at 227 4th Ave at the Brooklyn Lyceum.

ERIC RICHMOND has been a fan of Brooklyn history since he first appeared on
3rd Place in Carroll Gardens in 1988. The more he looked, the more he
learned and the more he respected the talents, drive and vision of those
that built a city into a national powerhouse of business, art, sports,
culture and industry.

The Brooklyn Lyceum (a.k.a. Public Bath #7) is his contribution to polishing
up that historical luster.

New Schnack

2005-10-04T05:18:00.000-07:00

Here is some news from the BLOG Sphere... on the new Schnack

Read the News about the new Schnack!

New Schnack Attacks Park Slope!

2005-09-30T22:19:00.000-07:00

It's official..

We are open at 227 4th Ave within the Brooklyn Lyceum (4th Ave. near President Street). We are:

a) open for Breakfast 7am to Noon
b) open when the Lyceum is open
c) starting Monday open 7 days a week
d) open for dinner 5pm until Late..

f) not sure when we are open? Just call 718 857 4816 and ask the friendly staff!

g) need to cater an event for 50 or 200 or 300 people? Schnack @ the Brooklyn Lyceum is a great bet!

summer's over

2005-09-23T19:25:00.000-07:00

Summer is over; was over at 6:33 on Wednesday this week.. so our $2 PBR special is over..

For good news, our Yam Fries ($4) are back.

FYI, in about 1 month we have new menu and new prices; suggestions welcome.

2005-08-26T02:39:00.000-07:00

Well, for us, at least, summer is over...

We are still a bit slow from people being on vacation and many of our plans for the summer didn't come through (including our road trip...), but the Beach got built, and we have been doing a bunch of catering lately and things are generally fairly well..

Our friend Paul is getting ready to leave NYC in favor of a few months in the north country and then a few more in China..

And there are many good things afoot..

Thanks George

2005-08-24T22:28:00.001-07:00

Schnack staff and owners want to thank George Motz for stopping by Schnack along with the Camera crew from UPN Channel 9 (WWOR) to promote his Hamburger class @ NYU.

Soon, Coming More Schnack

2005-08-24T22:28:00.000-07:00

more Schnack coming soon!

sumer time

2005-08-01T07:16:00.000-07:00

Summer is going well at Schnack. We hope everyone is enjoying theirs as much as we are. Some really big news is coming soon.. But the best news so far is that Water Taxi Beach is doing really well

2005-07-18T16:45:00.000-07:00

Looking for Fun? Lots of Sand? Great Views and some tropical drinks? Burgers and Dogs? Then you need to find your way to Water Taxi Beach! (www.watertaxibeach.com/)

2005-07-11T11:04:00.000-07:00

Harry LIC Bar & Grill at sun down; please come visit us next Fri, Sat or Sunday at Water Taxi Beach www.watertaxibeach.com

Top 3

2005-07-06T22:09:00.000-07:00

Who says its' bad to be cheap. Check out CitiSearch.. Cheap Places to Eat in NYC

1. Mamoun's Falafel
119 Macdougal St, New York, NY
A Village landmark for cheap falafel and shawarma.

2. Burger Joint
118 W 57th St, New York, NY
A hidden hall in Le Parker Meridien's lobby transports New Yorkers to hamburger heaven.

3. Schnack
122 Union St, Brooklyn, NY
A neighborhood fixture where the burgers are as bite-sized as the bill.

2005-06-27T17:38:00.000-07:00

Break out the sparklers and the red-white-and-blue Speedos. This all-American food orgy catered by Schnäck’s Harry Hawk promises an all-you-can-eat cookout fit for a Japanese hot-dog-eating champ (burgers, RC Cola ribs, corn on the cob, grilled tuna, beer shakes, full bar), a perfect view of the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks with the Manhattan skyline in the background, and a ride on a NY Water Taxi. Who says summer in the city sucks? $110, includes water-taxi transportation.
July 4, from 11 A.M., at the NY Water Taxi Hunters Point Ferry stop; Call 718-624-2527

See it online

www.watertaxibeach.com

2005-06-24T17:08:00.000-07:00

it's been long rumored but it's here..

www.watertaxibeach.com

www.watertaxibeach.com click here

Write up.. again

2005-06-23T21:22:00.000-07:00

Here is a nice bit of prose from the editors at citisearch...

Listing a few places for cheap eats or a few places to take a date on the cheap or perhaps a place or two to take a cheap date...

About Schnack, they wrote, "Too grown-up to go out for a milk shake? Ask for two straws and order up this neighbohood joint's beer float."

Click here to see the whole thing..

Michael Sofronski

2005-06-22T13:38:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Michael Sofronski msofronski@hotmail.com we have the following pictures of the Schnack "Dorito Brie" and "Philly Cheese Dorito-way". These are not on the regular menu but are available for any of our private parties, catering, etc.

Dorito Brie

and

Philly Cheese Dorito-way

What's this?

2005-06-21T10:37:00.000-07:00

What's this?

2005-06-20T11:36:00.000-07:00

Huh? What's that??

4th Best

2005-06-12T19:48:00.000-07:00

it's great to be in good company...

Click Here

blow by blow dog by dog

2005-06-09T12:14:00.000-07:00

Here is a good link that covers our dog contest.

http://balgavy.com/blog/ CLICK HERE

New Directions

2005-06-06T07:30:00.000-07:00

I've been impressed by Google Maps and here is the LINK to our location using Google Maps..

The RAW URL is here ->
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=122+Union+St,+Brooklyn+NY&spn=0.007797,0.014139&hl=en

THis URL is a lot smaller and is actually readable vs. the one from MapQuest...

GO Brooklyn

2005-06-05T20:43:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the Brooklyn Papers for covering our hot dog eating contest!

Read it here

2005-05-31T13:59:00.000-07:00

Some pictures from our contest..
1st our winner still hunger (note the dog being handed to him!

Here is Boro Pres Marty and Chef Harry

The media showed up (which was great!)

and we had 5 super eaters...

and a great crowd to both watch and to eat free stahl-meyer hot dogs!

We have a Winner

2005-05-30T17:29:00.000-07:00

We have a winner for our dog contest.. His name is Joe and he ate the dog (and bun) in 1 minute and 30 sec.; afterwards he had room for a few more regular Stahl-Meyers.

Joe is a regular competive eater, but he doesn't earn his living that way... but as we said all are welcome to our contest as long as they follow the rules, which Joe did. He enjoyed his dog with Brooklyn Water and JEVER Pilsner.

Pics to come.

Nice Review

2005-05-28T11:11:00.000-07:00

Thanks to "A Hamburger Today" for this great review

"...Schnäck brings back fond memories. My first tiny burger experience occurred here only two years ago. From that point on, I was changed. I could no longer live in a regular-sized burger world..."

Eye Witness Hot Dog

2005-05-27T12:39:00.000-07:00

An Eye Witness report of our recent time trials...

http://jefdiesel.com/2005/05/schnack.html/

need eaters

2005-05-18T14:50:00.000-07:00

Our hot dog contest is May 30th but this weekend
on the 21st and 22nd we are holding our OPEN heats...

We are seeking non-pro eaters who want to compete in
our 1st annual hot dog contest...

On the 21st and 22nd, the heats are being held at 3pm, 4pm and 10pm..
PLEASE call 718 855 2879 to sign up!

Our Dog Contest

2005-05-09T10:31:00.000-07:00

Our hot dog contest will be at 1pm on Memorial Day @ Schnack (122 Union St., Brooklyn). -- PLEASE Sign up - Call 718 855 2879

We are having open heats for those who wish to enter on May 21 and 22nd @ 3pm, 4pm and 10pm...

While our single 30 inch custom made in NYC dog is rather LARGE, you have to consider that at the "professional" eatting contests they regularly eat 20 x the amount of dogs.. so image one dog 600 inches... and THEY don't even chew!!

2005-05-09T10:29:00.000-07:00

This is this Schnack Still Life; burgers, pickles, fries, rings, coke (now serving RC Cola), and a hand dipped choc. milk shake!

2005-05-09T10:27:00.000-07:00

These are our famous onion rings

2005-05-09T10:13:00.000-07:00

This is a copy of the large billboard that is on our wall.

Our Dog

2005-05-05T09:32:00.000-07:00

Our 30 inch hot dog will be used in a dog eating contest... Final contest to be held on Memorial day..

If your interested in competing...
Open heats are on the 21st and 22nd (Sat and Sunday) @ Schnack 3pm, 4pm and 10pm...

Individuals can call 718 855 2879 to sign up; the "sign up fee" is $2 paid at the event. Must sign up by 18th. Companies can call the same #.

(We are also looking for companies to hold heats at their offices; we will come and set up and let 6 to 8 people battle it out... the week of the 16th). Cost is $25 per company, limited offer, winner MUST be available to compete on Memorial Day and/or semi final if needed.)

Winner of each heat goes to final or semi final (depending on how many we get). winner MUST be available to compete on Memorial Day and/or semi final if needed

Winner of each heat gets' $20 Schnack Gift Cert.

Semi final to be on May 28th late afternoon if needed.

Location for contest final on Memorial day is TBD.

2005-05-04T16:57:00.000-07:00

I'll have more stories from the "road" trip I had to Ohio in a few days.. But this is a short break to let the world know, our hot dog is bigger than yours... Not that bigger is always better, because we do know taste matters too. Our hot dog, is 30 inches long custom-made for us by the Ferris Stahl-Meyer company in The Bronx NY; they have been making dogs there (in the Bronx) since 1836. The bun, 28 inches long comes from Caputo's Bakery of Court St, who has been baking in Brooklyn for 100 years... We have been here 2 years, so that's 271 years of flavor, taste and quality!

Where do you find this giant dog? Stay-tuned!

Camp Washington

2005-04-30T14:24:00.000-07:00

Camp Washington

The story of America is the story of self-governance and the “social compact” that some how we have all agreed to. In NYC, that often seems to mean little more than every person for himself or herself. My Journey to Cincinnati is the tale of a rather different society. Perhaps it does show that there is some hope for America and (perhaps) some actual differences between Red and Blue states…

Our highways are divided into various lanes. For some there is the fast lane(s) and the slow lane(s) but for those in the “know” there are traveling lanes and passing lanes. Like most states, in Ohio there were many posted signs saying that if your not passing you should stay to the right (and thus keep the passing lane(s) open for passing). What was nice was that people actually complied. More interesting was on the drive into downtown Cincinnati, through 675 and 75 South some electronic signs indicated that there was an accident at Exit 7 and the left lane was blocked. These signs posted this info about 4-7 miles in advance of the accident. What was truly amazing is that everyone (and this was rush hour with many cars on the road) stayed in the right lanes (except for 3 cars out of 1000’s). There is no doubt that if this was NYC that many drivers would have driven in the left lane “until the last possible second” and then try to merge into the right lane(s). Thus blocking the left lane for any emergency vehicles and (based on Queue theory) really slowing everyone down. What should have been a nearly endless traffic jam instead turned into a rather minor slow down.

Part of the social compact is that good restaurants are hard to find and that the best ones don’t change their location and décor. Camp Washington Chili is an exception to that rule. The place has been around since 1940, but the current building is new and modern. The food was good. Cincinnati style chili a slightly sweet all-meat chili (e.g., no bean) served over spaghetti. In this case, there are options for beans, onions and shredded cheddar. They also serve hot dogs with “Coney” sauce. My only complaint was I would have preferred spaghetti more al dente.

Columbus Ohio

2005-04-30T14:02:00.000-07:00

Tuesday it must be Columbus... Ohio...

The trip from Zanesville to Cincinnati was easy and took us through Columbus. Lunch was at the Columbus Museum of Art (CMA). Museum food ranges from often horrid to the occasionally sublime but its usually in all cases over priced served by unhappy attendants left over from some defunct grade school cafeteria. The food at CMA was very good and for the quality of it very reasonably priced. 1st, the menu was limited to 2-3 entrees plus a few soups. While the café itself, called the Palette Café was open from about noon to 3pm, the meals are only served until 1:30. Least you think that a limited menu and limited service hours are an issue, I can assure you they are in fact the very hallmark that guarantees quality. There was a warm wild mushroom soup with roquefort and a chilled almond peach soup; both were great. I had some salmon cakes with a balsamic vinegar reduction and some haricot verte. Everything was very reasonably priced, served on very interesting china and served not by wage slaves but by museum volunteers (Women's Board members) insuring that the service was charming, friendly and so forth.

The museum (http://www.columbusmuseum.org/) itself is a nice collection of American and European Masters; there was also a nice selection of traveling shows (e.g., Monet to Matisse) and a special hands-on exhibit for kids. For those who know me, my eyes were drawn to their sculpture garden, as well as sculpture placed around the outside of the museum and within a brightly lighted “ballroom.” The Louise Nevelson was inside and very interesting. Outside there was an interesting abstract Henry Moore (three piece reclining figure; draped 1975) and some other work, maybe one by Julian Schnabel but it was hard to tell as the info “plate” was rather faded…

Much of the entire trip has been marked by some wind and rain and the trip through Columbus was no exception. After leaving the Museum we journeyed a few blocks to German Village; an area in the southern end of Columbus where many people of German descent settled and built homes and businesses using similar architectural styles including buildings of modest size constructed of brick. The rain precluded much photography and stopped us from walking about; I did make a quick driving tour of the area and stopped by the welcome center (Meeting Haus) to see a short video on the area. What was noteworthy was how much of the area survived intact and that the preservation of the area dates from the 1950’s. After avoiding Starbucks and indulging at a local clone (Cup of Joe) I headed west to Cincinnati.

Cin City

2005-04-30T13:06:00.000-07:00

It's been a few days since I have had net access... In cleveland now and will visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tomorrow.. What's has happened between Zanesville and Cleveland? Just stay tuned... more later..

Back to Ohio (for the very first time!)

2005-04-25T13:49:00.000-07:00

I left NY/NJ a day late given the weather (snow, hard rain and so forth) and some personal concerns about taking such a long journey. So it was Sunday Am when I left for Ohio. About 7 hours later, a quick jaunt down I-80 and there it was, "Welcome to Ohio."

What does Ohio look like? It looks like a America; for some that's bad I'm sure, but for me, right now, it was more like reassuring.., the Home Depot here looks just like the one in Brooklyn... and I already speak the language. And there is a sacrament that we all share, theist or atheist and no matter how we voted in the last election cycle. That sacrament is food.

Sunday night brought me to Barberton and the famous Barberton Chicken. 5 famous places to choice from... I choice Hopocan Gardens; it was good, better than good in fact. The chicken came in several size portions from regular to large to extra large to family size and also broken out by white and dark meat. I had large order of thighs and legs (~$8) and a large order of Chicken Paprikash with dumplings (~$9) and a pitcher of diet coke ($4.95). Everything came with sides, I had apple sauce, fries, mashed and slaw (mayo free, acid and sweet). What I didn’t have was the hot sauce… to much time on the road for anything spicy that night. Then it was on to the hotel, a clean and well-located Motel 6 near North Akron.

Monday Am ... The breakfast special ($1.99) at the local Steak and Shake and then quick ride to Mansfield and the Jones Potato Chip Company for some "warm" chips and then a ride to Porky’s Drive-in and some great treats like a Hot Dog with Coney sauce (rather spicy onion and tomato sauce with some Italian seasoning), sauerkraut balls and home made chicken soup. The owner was very nice gentleman who took the time to say hello and gifted me a Porky’s Mug, which I shall bring back to Schnack. Then I took a ride through backcountry farmland (Ohio Route 60 and 36) with water hazards (there were some high water signs and high water do to recent and heavy rains). Very pretty all in all... very nice and very much NOT Brooklyn. We stopped by the Killbush Sweetshop for some amazing ice cream (a local brand called Smith and Ruggles http://www.smithdairy.com/ruggles.asp ) and then the Interstate (i-77 to i-70) to Zanesville, where I'm typing this now... Probably will not have net access the rest of the trip so the next write up maybe in a few days... (Don't try to call me either, the rent a car isn't able to charge my cell phone for some reason either..)

House Keeping

2005-04-21T19:43:00.000-07:00

Dine in Brooklyn is over, but once again, helped us bring in lots of new people. Our 19.95 lunch for 4 or dinner for 2 will continue to run through the end of this weekend. Then it, and so there after, the Mac N Cheese will also go off the special menu.

This weekend we have Grilled Chicken Hero w/ lots of Garlic and herbs; it's also part of the Nogales Plate (Hero, 2 chili tacos, small salad).

The boss will be away from April 23 to May 2nd; he is visiting Ohio and tasting all sorts of great American Road Food to help finish our plans for a Road Food Menu all Summer..

Dine In B

2005-04-11T14:42:00.000-07:00

Dine In Brooklyn is here, 183 Places you can get a 3 course dinner for $19.55--- At Schnack you can get 3 course dinner for two people!! Or lunch for 4 people.. WOW..

See below for the menu!

2 years..

2005-04-03T22:43:00.000-07:00

Well..

Today was a big day.. for a few reasons. It was our 2nd anniversary. How did we mark the day? By arriving this morning and finding that the security Gate didn't work and it took Alan and crew a few hours to get it working again. Thanks Alan!

After that it was business as usual!

Zagats

2005-03-30T19:39:00.000-08:00

/soap box on

Hey there are two types of food people. Those who think only the critics know best and those who believe in the popular vote. I'm a fan of both, in truth, because each has it's own place... The critics need to be consistent; the popular vote only needs to speak it's own egocentric voice.

What's this all about? It's the for the Annual Zagats survey. Schnack isn't even one of the Restaurants listed, but I encourage everyone to vote the own ego for those that are. Zagats 2006 Survey

There are those who put down Zagats because they lack the rigor of the critics; "how can the Grocery be so good?" (Is it or isn't it?). The critics can afford to eat at every fancy French place in town because they don't pay with their own $$$. When people vote, they only vote what they know. So OK.. It doesn't make it RIGHT in the absolute since, but it makes it something to consider. Read what the critics write because they are paid to do that, and paid to be on target. Read Zagats to see what other NYCer's from all walks of NYC, have to say. Nough' Said!!

/soap box off

Our Dog

2005-03-28T08:58:00.000-08:00

In 2003 the Village Voice said we had the Best Hot Dog in NYC and if you search through this blog there is a link to a web site that notes we have the 2nd best dog in American.. Well.. maybe that's too much hype but we have always been pleased to use the Stahl-Meyer Hot Dog and cook it so it is both hot and juicy!

Here is a little bit on their history from http://timesnewsweekly.com LINK

In 1894 Louis Meyer founded Louis Meyer & Company in Brooklyn, supplying smoked and cured hams, bacon and sausage. With his business in good shape, in 1923 he built a large three-story brick building at Wyckoff and Cooper avenues in Ridgewood at a cost of $400,000. It had a rail siding with the Long Island Rail Road. In February 1924, he invited all of his customers to a housewarming visit to his new plant. By the late 1930s he merged with Stahl to form Stahl-Meyer, which was known for its 100 percent beef hot dogs. It supplied all three of the major league ballparks in New York City. Tom Wiegand researched and found that Ferdinand Schaller and Anton Weber both had worked for Stahl-Meyer before they founded their own business in 1937.

In 1980, Milton Rattner organized Hansel ’n Gretel Brand, Inc., a provision supplier catering to supermarkets that had deli departments. The company is located at 79-36 Cooper Ave. in Glendale. Its processing plant is housed in a historic building where the Brunner-Winkle Aircraft Corp. made parts for the Bird biplane in 1930-31. In this 1992 photo, the structure on the right is the former “annex” building of Brunner-Winkle. Today, this building and the one to the west of it are connected to form one large complex for Hansel ’n Gretel. It added a second story to the southern end of the “annex” for a sales showroom.

Diagonally across from its plant, Stahl-Meyer constructed a baseball diamond, which was called Stahl-Meyer Oval. The company sponsored a baseball team, the Stahl-Meyer Browns, in the Queens Alliance, and they played their home games at Stahl-Meyer Oval. Subsequently, the company merged with Ferris in the Bronx, which produced Sabrett hot dogs. The new company was called Ferris, Stahl-Meyer. It closed the plant in Ridgewood and moved the production to the Bronx.

Crazy

2005-03-27T19:50:00.000-08:00

Hey,

If anyone wants us to try making this item.. let me know and with enough support we will give it try..

Chop Suey Sundae
Source: the old National Soda Fountain Guide

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup dates
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup chow mein noodles

Boil the water and sugar together for 5 minutes and then add the raisins and dates. Pour over the ice cream and top with the noodles.

The only one

2005-03-27T19:20:00.000-08:00

We thought we might be the only place, more or less, that takes orders until 1am and then stays open until 2am..

The following is excerpted from the NY Times about LA's "Dan Tana's"

"Though Los Angeles is a town where even the most popular restaurants can be deserted by 10:30 p.m., in true New York style the kitchen at Dan Tana's takes its last order at 1 a.m.; the restaurant is open until 2.

Mr. Tana, a Yugoslavian soccer star, defected to the West in 1953 with hopes of playing soccer in the United States. Instead, he found himself in Hollywood playing bad guys in movies including "The Enemy Below" (1957). (He also lent his name to the lead character in the television series "Vega$.")

Mr. Tana is neither Italian nor even from New York, yet he has created what many people view as a shrine to their old East Coast stomping grounds."

Great Ham specials coming to an end

2005-03-22T14:07:00.000-08:00

Hey it's Easter Weekend coming up.. Some in your family probably want something simple to eat like a great Schnack burger, but many someone else wants a great Ham dinner. Well, come to Schnack on Saturday March 26th or Sunday the 27th and we will have our special Easter Ham Dinner. A special Jubilat Ham served with garlic mashed potatoes and garlic greens (Swiss chard). $9 a plate.

Order two or more and get FREE Dessert!!!

Don't have any of your own LEFTOVERS? Get a Ham and Swiss and Tomato Hero for $6

Our winter menu is coming to an end. The soups are gone already and
the Mac N' Cheese is about to go (Available til April 5th). We will
also hang up the heavy meat items like Braised Short Ribs with
Mushroom Gravy. (Running the last time on March 28 until they run out.
Our summer menu will start off featuring Swiss Chard sautéed with
Garlic (running now for $3.50), Polish Brats (boiled in Beer and
char-grilled $5), and our special regional road food (info to come in
early April!!).

More blogging .com

2005-03-21T22:36:00.000-08:00

A nice review from March 19th... Although they call the Beer Milkshake a Beer Float; it doesn't float it's a shake, meaning like a milkshake... we of course do offer root beer floats!

"...we left The Hook and walked to a place nearby called "Schnack." Schnack wins my vote as the absolute, hands down, best latenight grub that I've ever had. And they even have a blog! It is like White Castle but a thousand times better and with beer floats. Yes. BEER FLOATS. A glass of beer with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream in it. I am so hooked, it's not even funny. The mini sliders or "schnackies" (flat little hamburgers) are phenomenal, fries: perfect, beer float: totally tubular. And it's open at one o'clock in the morning. So last night was pretty close to heaven..."

Here is link

Doing well

2005-03-16T12:15:00.000-08:00

We are doing well, no matter how you LINK it..

Here are two links that puts things into prospective..

Link 1

Link 2

Dine In Brooklyn

2005-03-09T12:43:00.000-08:00

Thanks Marty!

That's what every one should say after they chow down on some food during the Dine in Brooklyn program. This years program, like last years, starts on April 11th!

This year the program will feature meals for $19.55, the year of Brooklyn Dodgers' World Series victory. Thanks to all the Boys of Summer including Johnny Podres.

For many restaurants, $19.55 is a good deal for dinner for 1, but that doesn't really fit into the value pricing @ Schnack. So as always, we making up a few of our own rules.

For lunch, $19.55 gets' you "lunch for FOUR". At dinner time, $19.55 gets' you a meal for TWO. Here are the details.

Lunch
12 Single Burgers
2 Baskets of French Fries
1 Basket of Onion Rings (Best in NYC)
4 RC Colas or 4 8 oz. Swag Beers
+ a Banana Split

Dinner
1 Basket of Fries
1 Basket of Onion Rings (Best in NYC)
6 Singles
1 Mac N Cheese with Kielbasa
1 Harry's warm Banana Choc. Bread Pudding
2 RC Colas or 2 8 oz Swag Beers.

Epicurious.com

2005-03-07T09:51:00.000-08:00

This year Epicurious.com is turning 10!! To celebrate we've launched a
Culinary Trivia Sweepstakes, Reader Recipe Contests and more at
Epicurious.com

Read on to learn more. Hopefully you'll find these so fun and exciting
yourself you'll want to share it with all your readers/users.

Epicurious.com is announcing the Epicurious Culinary Trivia Sweepstakes at
This fun, entertaining, and interactive game incorporates both a trivia quiz and
an instant win component. The trivia game questions users on their knowledge
of food and Epicurious. In the instant win game, users get the chance to
blow out candles on a birthday cake celebrating the 10th anniversary of
Epicurious. If they match 3 icons behind the burnt out candles, they win
great prizes including KitchenAid stand-mixers, gift certificates from Home
Bistro and Jessica's Biscuits, gift pacts from Illy Caffe and Curious Cooke
and the grand prize of a one-week culinary holiday in Tuscany.

This is surely something you might enjoy