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The Best Fried Chicken on the Upper West Side - iLovetheUpperWestSide.com

For most of my life, fried chicken was not something that was treated with much respect on the Upper West Side. We've always had murky fast food options and Chinese takeout spots featuring dishes that were not quite so commonly found in China.

Best Chinese Food on the Upper West Side - iLovetheUpperWestSide.com

It's been a few years since I boasted about the best Chinese restaurant options on the Upper West Side and I'm thrilled to be back to tingle your taste buds with an update to one of my most well-received lists.

Best Upper West Side Brunch Spots - iLovetheUpperWestSide.com

I'm back with another update to a popular round-up of mine. And this time, it's brunch. The hours-long meal period spans breakfast and lunch, and could even be considered a very early dinner for some.

Emerging from The Fear: Coming out of My COVID Bubble - Fun Foodie NYC

My first post since COVID-19 came into our lives.

The Best Burgers on the Upper West Side - I Love The Upper West Side

When I was initially asked to write about the best burgers on the Upper West Side, I was pretty sure I had my list mostly locked down with maybe one spot I was still debating. And then JG Melon closed and I had ANOTHER spot to fill.

Best NYC Slice Shops on the UWS - I Love The Upper West Side

Hi, my name is Adrienne Cooper, and I am a New York City Slice Snob. Phew. That feels good to get off my chest! Look, everyone knows that New Yorkers are very particular about their hometown eats. Whether we're discussing bagels, hot dogs, falafel, or pizza, it's gonna get heated very quickly.

The 5 Most Underrated UWS Restaurants | I Love The Upper West Side

While the Upper West Side still has to battle this long-standing reputation for less-than-travel-worthy eateries, we've always had a few stellar stand-outs that have made the cut in some of the top NYC foodie publications. But, those of us that live and work in the area know that there are plenty of hidden gems to be enjoyed.

Feasting Like a Georgian

I know that my site may be a little confusing at the moment, but I promise I'm working on it! In the meantime, please enjoy this abbreviated sum up on my culinary experience in Georgia (The Republic of) as I presented it to the Guides Association of New York City .

The Best Original UWS Fast Food Joints | I Love The Upper West Side

Now that fall is here-or at least that's what the calendar says-you're very likely running around a lot more than you were during the leisurely summer.

Packing the Perfect Upper West Side Picnic | I Love The Upper West Side

One of the biggest attractions for all who live, work, or just generally enjoy the Upper West Side is the number of quality parks that we have access to.

Top 5 Historic UWS Restaurants | I Love The Upper West Side

While most of us Native UWSers have seen our favorite local haunts shutter over the years (RIP Big Nicks), there are still a few that remain. Here's my list of favorites from those who've been a fabric of our community longer than I have.

FAVORITED: Bo's Bagels

My favorited series highlights the restaurants, stalls, markets, and any other kinds of food purveyors that make the top of my list for the best of what they offer in this city. Bo's Bagels was a welcome addition to the Harlem Bagel Desert, I've lived in for 10 years, and they do a damn fine job.

Lobster Week Turns 5 This Year!

This year's Lobster Week is Dine-In only--both indoors and out. Be sure to check the kind of table you want (patio vs dining room) before making your reservation because we won't be able to switch it when you arrive.

Vaxxin' Relaxin' & Eatin' Inside Our Restaurant!

Although the requirements begin today according to the city. We've only just been given the details, so we won't be starting our vaccine checks until tomorrow, Wednesday, August 18th, 2021.

Big Announcements from SBBC!

Please read in full BEFORE placing your order.** You can choose to pick up or have your order delivered on the form, and the time slots which best work for you.

Get your Growler On! 🍻

A Maine-Style Memorial Day Weekend

Holiday weekends come whether we're on lockdown or not, so why not treat yourself and the whole family to some of your grilling favorites--even if it's just a small party of the folks you see every single day! We've got every protein you could need for a (small group) party this weekend.

Come Dine OUTSIDE With Us!☀

We're trying to evolve with the changes as quickly as we can, so please be patient and note the following updates: Our hours are 12-9pm, 7 days a week. Waiter service is available on weekdays 5-9pm and all weekend long. Masks are required when you're not at your table.

The Mask Ask from Red Hook Lobster Pound 😷

We've been so impressed by our supporters and because of that, we must respect the fact that not everyone in our community can or chooses to get vaccinated. So for their sakes and our staff's sakes, we'll continue to require masks inside for the time being.

Sweater Weather is Here! 🍂

It's time to get cozy(ish) inside, and we're excited to offer limited indoor dining to our guests 7 days a week from 12-9pm We're so happy to welcome you back that we'd hug you if we could! But we won't. We're taking this all very seriously and we hope you are as well.

Our Fireworks Won't Scare Your Dogs! 🎆

Mom's Deserve Lobstah More Than Eva! 💕

GoFundMe Campaign set up to bring lobster to our frontline medical support! Each delivery is an honor to put together and we'd love to keep sharing the love with our local healthcare heroes!

Help Us Feed the Frontlines!

We were extremely inspired by our recent participation in the #strongertogetherbrooklyn campaign to feed health care workers at local hospitals. As a restaurant, Red Hook Lobster Pound has always been committed to making others feel taken care of.

Staying Safe, Keeping Clean, and Open for Business

It's been a rough week for us all in areas that have been impacted by the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. And in New York City, we are definitely seeing the impacts of that--especially in our midtown location, where we're used to seeing a large group of tourists and nearby office workers.

Labor Over Some Lobster Instead!

Introducing The South Brooklyn Buyers Club!

We're working on a new project - creating a buyers club. This is a great way to obtain high-quality, organic, and local food at much lower prices than Whole Foods or other grocery stores (30% over wholesale). Check out our website to learn more and fill out our survey.

SOBK Buying Club Next Steps

Thank you so much for your interest in the South Brooklyn Buying Club. We've had a fabulous response and we are excited to continue with our plan for an October launch.

A Special Offer from Red Hook Lobster Pound!

A SPECIAL OFFER FOR YOU!We're offering a discount for our SBBC members who may be interested in ordering from our special catering options this year! Christmas Eve Pickup or Delivery We've got our own New England-style spin on the feast of seven fishes plus a collaboration with Bronx favorite, City Tamale.

Buy your Bartender a Burger!

Ralph and Susan started the Red Hook Lobster Pound as an independent family business 11 years ago. We consider our entire team to be part of our family. Like the lobsterfolks in Maine, we persevere. We are hopeful that we will emerge from this nationwide emergency healthy and stronger than ever.

Upgrade your New Year! 🎉

Happy Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day!

We're taking the week off! We're so touched to know that we're going to be a part of so many of your holiday tables that we need a week to recover! Also, we wanna feast on some holiday grub ourselves. But, not to worry!

We're Celebrating #HappyHourAtHome

In addition to your favorite lobster rolls, lobster boils, and lobster mac, we've got the following drinks available for takeout and delivery as well: Tipsy Lemonade! Local draft beers and your favorite domestic and international bottled and canned brews! 8 different bottles of wine, including an OJ upgrade for the mimosa drinkers out there!

Love is Back in Style! 💗

The Salvation Army: Serving the Most Controversy

I wrote this for a tour app company I have done some work for, where I write script narrations for different themed tours through New York City. I wrote an LGTBQIA+ themed tour for them over the summer that begins on 14th Street and ends on Christopher.

Do the Hoke Poke!! - Flirting with Flavors

posted by Pamela Morgan Have I told you that I'm taking ballroom dancing? I adore it. It's my escape for a few hours a week. I was a former jazz dancer; but ballroom dance is like learning a new language. It's challenging but exhilarating.

Hudson's Essential Tips to Baking your Best!

Hudson's Essential Tips to Baking your Best! A Beginner's Guide Here at Hudson Essentials, we have created our products with chefs, bakers, and home cooks in mind. Moreover, we thought it was time to take this relationship with our customers to the next level.

Restaurant Branding Copy

Some of the work I did for former clients

Hella Cocktail Company Mixer Copy

Revised the copy with branding guidelines for their newest product line at the time.

About

Meet the Makers Behind the Bakers!

Pita Chips Table Tent Copy

Damascus Specialties Pita Chips Product Preview Copy

Dana Dow

Dana Dow: FLIP FLOP

Time's Up for our Punishment of The Catholic Church

It's been over a week since the first expose about the most recent slew of Catholic Priests (specifically in Pennsylvania - I haven't stayed up to date with any others that may have come out around the world since then, I'm sure there has been at least another) was brought to light by the #MeToo Media.

Holiday Tipping Guide...for the Servers Who've Worked for Recently Outed Sexual Predators

We sure are living in a crazy world climate right now! Every day it seems a new man of power is taken down by the sins of their genitals, mouths, and hands. Or, as some would rather say, their accusers. Plus our Assaulter in Chief could bring us to a nuclear war with North Korea any day now!

Everyday Exclusive - Medium

Have you ever felt like you don't belong in any generational group, despite being born in a generation? Well, if you're like our founders, you have the opposite problem. Welcome to Everyday Exclusive: content for content's sake!

Adrienne E. Cooper - Medium

Read writing from Adrienne E. Cooper on Medium. Writer, Improviser, Actor, Native New Yorker, Knower of Things, Silly Human, Entrepreneur. Not to be confused w/the late Yiddish Singer of the same name.

The 9 Stages of A Big Mac Attack

The Big Mac is American Fast Food culture. Its promise is greater than its product. Studies show these are the 9 stages of craving, eating, and regretting a Big Mac, also known as the full Big Mac Attack. Temptation. Suddenly, and without warning, it feels as though the universe is telling you that everything's coming up Big Macs.

The Food Funny

The monthly show that gets comedians to chef, and chefs to comedy. Check it out, live on stage! You can be the judge!

Innaugural Taste Talks Food and Drink Awards Script

I wrote the first script for the first show, Mo Rocca was host.

UWS-Originated Event Celebrates 5 Years of Honoring NYC | I Love The Upper West Side

On Monday, March 4th, 2019, the Guides Association of New York City will host their 5th Annual GANYC Apple Awards at the SVA Theatre on West 23rd Street. The tagline for the event is "Those who know New York best, honor the best of New York."

Foodielicious Event Planning Tips - komeeda - Medium

Whether you're planning something huge, like a wedding or a gala, a private dinner party in your own home, or something in between the two, like a progressively themed dinner for about 60 people a la our very own Elev8'd Eats Dinner, you have to put in some effort to pull out a success.

Tugboat Race Watch & Cheer at Pier I | I Love The Upper West Side

Sunday, September 9th, 2018 marks the 26th year for the Annual Great North River Tugboat Race and Competition. Every year, tugboats from up and down the east coast make their way to our Hudson harbor for a little-known event that celebrates the small and mighty work they do with an event that's perfect for the whole family to enjoy!

Girls Gone Good...In Spirits, Anyway - Fun Foodie NYC

A food and drink event that celebrates food and drink a lot more than the women in the business, but there was some good discussion around the subject, and plenty of booze to make you forget the pain of it all!

Peanuts for Milk - Fun Foodie NYC

Cows are welcome, peanut allergies are not! A night with some alternative nut milk to add some flavor and texture to your life.

Chino-Cubano Comida Part 1

Dive into the history before it fades away!

Hot Dog History Part 2

From Baseball to backyard to flat top to "dirty water" How do you like YOUR dog?

Hot Dog History Part 1

Dropping it HOT like a Dog in the summer sun!

Bagel Talk Part 2

Bagels Part 2

Bagel Talk Part 1

Part one of my dive into NYC Bagels

Fun Foodie NYC TikTok Intro Video

My very first TikTok