Nothing makes me happier than the feeding of people. It's first about serving food they like... then, well, we try to make a few bucks.. but it's often hard to put context around food. There is living for food, and food for 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."
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Schnack of our lives
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
"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
Monday, October 24, 2005
Art
Some people don't know Art even when they are staring right at it.. Not a problem in Columbus Ohio!
Porky's
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
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
In 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)
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)
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
Menu update
We are working on updating 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 first 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.
We are also, for the first 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.
Saturday, October 15, 2005
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 went 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
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 went 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
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Contestants
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
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
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Open Contest
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.
Pre-registration is, however, required.
Monday, October 10, 2005
Friday, October 07, 2005
Burger Eating Contest, Oct 14th, 227 4th Ave Brooklyn NY 8pm
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 filmmaker 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 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 prizes from Schnack, The Brooklyn Lyceum, Jever Pilsener Beer, and New York Water Taxi / Water Taxi Beach. Schnack $100 Gift Certificate, 4 free tickets to a musical or stage event, a Hamburger America T-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 Pilsener 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
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.
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 filmmaker 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 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 prizes from Schnack, The Brooklyn Lyceum, Jever Pilsener Beer, and New York Water Taxi / Water Taxi Beach. Schnack $100 Gift Certificate, 4 free tickets to a musical or stage event, a Hamburger America T-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 Pilsener 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
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.
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Saturday, October 01, 2005
New Schnack Attacks Park Slope!
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..
e) not sure when we are open? Just call 718 857 4816 and ask the friendly staff!
f) need to cater an event for 50 or 200 or 300 people? Schnack @ the Brooklyn Lyceum is a great bet!
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..
e) not sure when we are open? Just call 718 857 4816 and ask the friendly staff!
f) need to cater an event for 50 or 200 or 300 people? Schnack @ the Brooklyn Lyceum is a great bet!
Friday, September 23, 2005
summer's over
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 a new menu and new prices; suggestions welcome.
For good news, our Yam Fries ($4) are back.
FYI, in about 1 month we have a new menu and new prices; suggestions welcome.
Friday, August 26, 2005
Well, for us, 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..
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..
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Thanks George
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.
Monday, August 01, 2005
summer time
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.
Monday, July 18, 2005
Monday, July 11, 2005
Thursday, July 07, 2005
Top 3
Who says it's 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.
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.
Monday, June 27, 2005
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
July 4, from 11 A.M., at the NY Water Taxi Hunters Point Ferry stop; Call 718-624-2527
See it online
Friday, June 24, 2005
Write up.. again
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..
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..
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