Brooklyn Bridge Park

by Evan Lamagna Integrating itself into the now desolate landscape at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, the long-anticipated construction of the Brooklyn Bridge Park finally broke ground recently, commencing the first installment of the 85-acre park that will assume the Brooklyn waterfront along the East River. Sections of the park covering Piers One and Six are anticipated to open by the end of 2009, …

The New Rockaway Snack Corner: DiCosmo’s Ice and Rockaway Taco

by Ariston Anderson Every summer surfers and sun-seekers visit Rockaway, Queens to join the locals in enjoying some of NYC's finest beaches. Until recently, however, dining options were limited to the typical pizza and bar food dotting the beach area. But this year, a New Jersey classic, The DiCosmo family brought over their secret family recipe for ices in 1915 to Elizabeth, New Jersey, where …

UFO Disposable Birdseed Plates

by Jack Shaw Made from potato starch, guar bean gum and a seaweed-like binding agent, the stylish nine-inch diameter plates take the form of a disc shaped shell encrusted with birdseed on the bottom. In use, the UFO stands up to liquids and acidic foods and is nontoxic and vegan. When diners finish their meal, the fun begins; just find a tree, aim the tableware-cum-frisbee …