Taylor's Ham

where food and music and Taylor Swift collide

Brooklyn

  • Smashburger: Classic Smashburger

    I had heard good things about Smashburger. Some say its burgers rival those of the Shake Shack. Naturally, I was intrigued. Now that I’ve tried it, “overly hyped” and “why isn’t my cheese melted” are the only phrases that come to mind. The ordering experience is slightly disorienting at Smashburger. You are directed to take Read more

  • Pies ‘n’ Thighs: The Gamut

    What is there to say about a place called Pies ‘n’ Thighs? They have great pies and, oh my, what fine thighs. Seriously? They serve up delicious fare at affordable prices. Have you seen their chicken biscuit? It’s only $5.50 and that will keep anyone satisfied for days on end. I ordered the Fried Chicken Read more

  • Foodshed in Boerum Hill

    Winter doldrums got you down? Try something new! Think: Union-Square-caliber farmers’ market with four walls and a roof. You’re imagining Foodshed, a small, satisfying newbie to the scene. Located at the Commons (388 Atlantic Avenue) in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn, Foodshed offers the best of local farms and artisans. There’s fresh, dried, and frozen pasta and Read more

  • Food Square: Pies ‘n Thighs Chicken Biscuit

    What are you doing tomorrow night? Going to Madison Square Market? Good answer. I unintentionally dropped in on the Market and, wow, there’s a lot of jewelry. Better than necklaces, however, is the Food Square situated just across Fifth Avenue. Pastrami sandwiches, chorizo tacos, hand-crafted pretzels, wood-fire pizza, and more delight the senses and stimulate Read more

  • Corner Burger: Poutine & Turkey Burger

    Ah, poutine. Fried potatoes + cheese curds + gravy = seriously delicious. I encourage you to seek out poutine, wherever you are. However, you won’t want to look at this photo before eating poutine because it might make you think twice about ordering it. So, Corner Burger. Situated amidst a row of swanky boutiques and Read more

  • Turn yr radio on, the program is a’startin’

    ALEX BATTLES &THE WHISKY REBELLION Any band that sings a song called “Jesus Wore Flip Flops” is my kind of band. So when I first experienced Alex Battles and the Whisky Rebellion on July 4 at the Brooklyn Museum, I knew it was love at first listen. Self-described as “roof-shaking joyful hodgepodge of honky-tonk, jump Read more