N E W YO R K C I T Y
THE MOON
Take a Bite Out of New York with Marlene Friis
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arlena said “so I filled out the paper work and Kaj is competing for Chopped Chef Junior” Who knew It would lead to a delicious trip to New York and Brooklyn. While Kaj was filming we jaunted over to Brooklyn by way of the skywalk. Stretching our legs we sucked in the views, what a beautiful morning. Stopped and bought handmade t-shirts from a Hey Brah from Kenner which just made it that much sweeter. We took in the exhibition of African Masks at the Brooklyn Museum and by this time Waynes stomach was rumbling and had worked up a lunch sized appetite. Marlena took us to Junior’s an old-school feel. Vintage marquee signs hang over the entrance. A pressed-aluminum-lined bar with stationary stools sits just inside with booths filling the large space of this third-generation family business. The restaurant won fame for its cheesecake, which Rosen’s grandfather Harry developed with baker Eigel Peterson back in 1950 and yes it was delicious! We met up back at the hotel in New York. Kaj and Michael were exhilarated from a fun filled day of filming and we were excited to hear all the details. Happy with himself Kaj was surprised and delighted that one of the judges was Marcus Samuelsson, world renowned chef and founder of Red Rooster Harlem. So off to Harlem we went. That evening we escaped from the hustle of the city outside and found ourselves downstairs in Red Rooster’s best kept secret, Ginny’s Supper Club. This classic Harlem speakeasy vibe created a perfectly memorable night of celebration. Located in the heart of Harlem, named in honor of the legendary Harlem speakeasy that attracted neighborhood folk, jazz greats, and noteworthy figures of the 20th century from Adam Clayton Powell Jr. to Nat King Cole and James Baldwin, Red Rooster Harlem serves comfort food that celebrates the roots of American cuisine and the neighborhood’s diverse culinary traditions. It shares the story of Harlem with guests and offer a space that celebrates local artists, musicians and culinary talents alike. We raised our glasses in celebration to a time that is etched in our hearts. – HARVEEN KHERA, OLD JEFFERSON
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- WAY N E G R E I N E R , O L D J E F F E R S O N
