Corn and Fun

It's fun being back at the GYC. On Monday we started doing some Mexican style street corn with Mayo, Cheese and spices. At GYC it sold out in a few hours. At Schnack we are still running it!

Back to GYC

GYC, the Gowanus Yacht Club, is where Harry got his start in grilling dogs and sausages. He will be back cooking at the GYC June 28 to July 1st. He will be bring all sorts of treats and specials. Check it out!

Wednesday Night

Wednesday night, June 16th, Schnack will be closed for a Private Party from 7:15 to 9:30.

Deedle Thanks

I want to thank the Deedle Dee's for playing this past Sunday. They will be back on July 25th.

Deedle

Schnack will be welcoming back the Deedle Dees on June 13th. Need details? See below..

"three sets: 11 am, noon, 1 pm
Our 11 a.m. performance is a special show for toddlers and pre-schoolers featuring simple sing-a-long songs with no (or few) words.
Our noon and 1 p.m. performances are for kids of all ages (and smart adults)
All shows will include games, sing-a-longs, dance-a-longs, door prizes, and other nonsense.
Special Kids menu!

www.thedeedledeedledees.com

INFO:
WHO ARE THE DEEDLE DEEDLE DEES?
The Deedle Deedle Dees are a rock band for kids (and smart adults). Based in Brooklyn, the Deedle Deedle Dees like to sing about a lot of silly topics, but they especially enjoy teaching kids about revolutionaries, criminals, and troubled souls in American history. Songs like "Aaron Burr," "John Brown," "Anne Bonney," and "John Wilkes Booth" are all regular parts of their sets as are lighter fare like "Free as a Turd," "Scared by my Own Costume," and "Flat Stanley" (a retelling of Jeff Brown's 1964 children's book)."

The Hitman

For those waiting to find out the results of the Schnack team vs. The Hitman you'll have to wait til the end of the regular season. That game was not played due to weather. Remember, 150 cheese singles have been bet against 2 tubs of Uncle Louie G's Ice Cream.

Beer Milkshake

As much as we would like to take credit for inventing the Beer Milkshake, the first reference we have found is in Steinbeck's Cannery Row.

"Henri watches a pole skater hired by Holman's Department Store. Doc heads for La Jolla. Eats a hamburger at Herman's, then more at Gonzales, King City, Paso Robles, Santa Maria and Santa Barbara where he picks up a hitchhiker whom he throws out at Ventura where he has a beer milkshake."

and

Blaisdell poet who proposed the beer milkshake

It's Batman

Eric Shawn Cherry, our favorite Schnack illustrator and the designer and creator of our illustrated mascot,  Zack Schnack, will be doing a children's drawing event on May 29th at Schnack. He will be demonstrating how to draw Batman. If you're not sure how well he can draw Batman be sure to check out Gotham Knights issue #48!

Thanks

Thanks to all the video/film crews who have been coming in to Schnack! We very much appreciate your efforts!

The Deedle

The Deedle Deedle Dees return to Schnack on May 22nd! They will be performing sets at 11, 12 and 1pm. From 11am to 3pm we will be offering special kids friendly brunch meal choices.

Our regular kids meal is $3.45. It will be 1/2 price for kids 12 and under, and those who are 6 or under are free. The kids meal included in this promotion include:

Kids Dog, Kids Burger, Kids Grilled Cheese and our newest choice Kids Egg.

The meal is a choice of hot dog, single burger, plain grilled cheese or fried/scrambled egg, plus kids sized French fries and a drink (8oz Whole Milk, Coke or O.J).

Spring Show

It's spring time. That means it's art time in Red Hook.

Art encompassing multitude, scale, variety range.

May 2nd through June 2th.
Diesel Gallery
242 Van Brunt St.
Brooklyn, 11231

call 718 222 9187

Video Please

Schnack has really been in the media lately. A few weeks ago it was the burger eating down at the Red Hook Marine Terminal. This coming week we have ABC/Time Out and Discovery coming into Schnack to "film." Of course these days that means video.

Discovery is getting footage for a promo they will be using during the memorial day weekend. They will be shooting from 7am to 11:30am and our opening will be delayed this coming Monday (May 17th) until 12:15pm.

ABC/Time Out is filming coverage of our special offerings for kids including our coloring sheets and (we hope) local illustrator Eric Shawn Cherry. They will be filming Wednesday (May 19th) at 12:30 and we INVITE ALL parents with kids to come in and be on camera. Free fries and drinks! Please arrive promptly at noon.

LeNells

On May 15 our favorite Red Hook wine shop, LeNells, will be having an all day Whiskey Tastin'. At about 3pm, for as long as they last, we are sending over a mess of Alan's Glazed (& Smoked) Pork Ribs. They will be cut into nice bite sized pieces and will go perfectly with all the smoky and other wise wonderful whiskeys LeNells will be tasting.

Visit them at 416 Van Brunt (take the B61). They are between Coffey and Van Dyke. Their Phone is 718 360 0838. When it's up, their web will be http://www.lenells.com

Engage

Last Saturday we hosted an Engagement Party for Steve and Vicki at Schnack. Here are some photos of the happy event.

Say What

"Say What," a TV pilot created by Red Hook based film maker Jacqui Sutton, will be showing at the Brooklyn Arts Council 38th International Film & Video Festival.

It will be screened * FOR FREE * Saturday May 8th (2004) at 1:30pm at the Cantor Auditorium @ the Brooklyn Museum (Eastern Parkway).

For more info about "Say What," contact Toy Blue Typewriter Productions toyblue@earthlink.net or 718 624 5991.

Wish Us Luck!

Tonight the Time Out New York Critics Choice Awards will be given out/announced. We are hoping we will win something! So please wish us luck!

Private Party

On Saturday May 1st from 3pm to 6:30pm we will be closed for a private party.

Schnackie Eat Off

Schnack and American Stevedoring Inc. are proud to announce a series of competitive eating events at American Stevedoring's Red Hook facilities as we try to determine who is the best eater on the Brooklyn Docks!

BROOKLYN CENTRAL YMCA SOFTBALL

It's softball season again. We are sponsoring a BROOKLYN CENTRAL YMCA team (once again!)

Please support TEAM Schnack!!

Ø ALL GAMES WILL BE PLAYED ON FIELD #8 (Henry St. & Lorraine St.) UNLESS NOTIFIED OTHERWISE. THE FIELD FOR THE SECOND GAMES LISTED ON THURS. & SOME WEDS. TBD.

Ø GAMES WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY @ 6:30PM.

Schnack is TEAM 10.

29-Apr #6 vs. #8 & #10 vs. #1
4-May #6 vs. #10
13-May #6 vs. #2 & #10 vs. #5
19-May #8 vs. #10
26-May #11 vs. #10 & #2 vs. #5
3-Jun #3 vs. #5 & #2 vs. #10
11-Jun #10 vs. #9
17-Jun #10 vs. #7& #8 vs. #1
24-Jun #3 vs. #10 & #9 vs. #1
28-Jun #10 vs. #4

Playoffs and Championship games TBA

Team Guide:
#1- SPORTS CLUB
#2- B61 BUS STOPS
#3- ANCHORS
#4- SMITHS
#5- THE RED ROOM
#6- ANNIES MOONERS
#7- ANGRY WADES
#8- HITMEN
#9- HARBOR FITNESS
#10- SCHNACK
#11- SECRET ROBOTS

Healthy Beer

Thomas Jefferson got it right..., "Beer, if drank in moderation, softens the temper, cheers the spirit, and promotes health."

Some Schnack customers have doubted us when we have mentioned the health benefits of drinking darker beers in moderation. Here is a link that goes into the beer and health issue in great detail.

PS 122

Schnack will be at PS 122 next MONDAY cooking the little burgers...

/hawk
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ALL STORIES ARE FICTION
Mondays at P.S. 122

Created and Performed by Mike Daisey
Directed by Jean-Michele Gregory

April 19: YOU ARE WHERE YOU EAT
(The joys of restaurants, featuring tiny burgers for all from Schnack!)

All shows are $10, and catch them now--I don't know how much longer the
series is going to run.

Chowhound

Chowhound is often a mixed bag of opinions and those looking for the finest of dining generally don't cotton to dives and dive wannabes like Schnack. Here is a really nice note posted to Chowhound about our all you can eat specials!

"If you're looking for low-budget, a friend of mine had a successful gathering of about 20 recently at Schnack in Carroll Gardens. It's not exactly a culinary standout - their thing is sliders, fries and beer - but what they do, they do well, and I find that the main thing with big groups like that is having everything taken care of in advance so everyone can just relax and enjoy. Talk to the manager - they require a reasonable deposit for a special party deal that keeps the beer and food coming, unlimited. We really had fun there.

It's a little further out, but Veranda Turkish restaurant on Coney Island Avenue down by Avenue U is really delicious. It's a huge place and they would definitely accommodate a large group"

Johnny Podres

We spoke today with Johnny Podres; we have been working with him to make a personal appearance at Schnack in honor of our one year anniversary. However, his hips have been bothering him so until he feels better his appearance is on hold. Please join us in sending him our best wishes!

Be Our Guest

Be Our Guest at the 2004 Time Out New York EAT OUT Awards. We are nominated for Best Food Dare and Best Restaurant for Kids.

If you read this blog, are a fan of Schnack, and are available Monday April 26, 2004 from 6:30-8:30 (in Lower Manhattan) send us an e-mail at habs@panix.com (Subject: Schnack Awards!) with a few words about why we should bring you with us.

Whoever does the best job of convincing us gets to come along!!

Best of Brooklyn

We remain very thankful to Brooklyn Borough President, Marty Markowitz, and the fine staff at "Brooklyn City Hall" for putting together the Dine In Brooklyn promotion which starts April 15th.

We are sure many will try some of the more upscale venues among the 90+ who, along with Schnack, are part of the program.

Our $18.98 special at Schnack will be a dinner for two. (2 Beers, 6 burgers, fries, award winning onion rings, and dessert!).

Our special is about to get even more special. We are working with Mark and the other great people at the The Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory to offer their fine ice cream as part of the promotion. Stay tuned for more details.