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I want to thank you all for your support and taking the time to read my blog! This isn't goodbye, it's only "see you later." The website for "Food 'n' Festivities. No BS." is completed and from now on, all written reviews, pictures, and video blogs can be found on that page. I'll be featuring guest bloggers speaking about their favorite spots around the New York area.

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A Young Man's Defeat - Schnitzel & Things

In a collection of German events, I experienced some of the best short-order schnitzel in NYC. My eyes were instantly drawn towards the small establishment, Schnitzel & Things. Like the Allies of World War I, I formed an allegiance amongst my emotions to contest the lure of the Central Powers, headed by this German juggernaut. The smell was irresistible and the uncertainty of what could be behind those doors enclosing this glorious smell was overpowering. I decided to fight for the hunger of my stomach and fundamentally declared war on this place.

In the first battle for stomach-gratification, I attacked the menu like a brave solider on the front line. Inquisitive examination and multiple inquiries regarding the various choices and combinations led to the finalized decision. Within minutes, Germany’s most notable structure, the Berlin Wall was constructed on my Styrofoam platter.A golden brown, generously portioned thin cutlet of pork schnitzel, accompanied with 3 sides –the house potato salad (potatoes, beets, eggs, mayo), polenta (cornmeal with caramelized onions) and spatzle (German-style egg noodles with butter and onions).

With the war of decision-making concluded, World War II was then underway. Like the Allies of this worldly battle, I vigorously formed an allegiance with a side of Spicy SrirachaMayo to assist in taking down this superpower. All three sides were loaded with flavor and complemented the taste of the schnitzel greatly. The bondbetween the spicy mayo and me was ambitious, leaving the opposition blindsided. What was once dividing me from this platter of goodness was now just a mere afterthought, leading to the fall of this “Berlin Wall.” I woofed through the plate and tossed the container with no regard. World War III is imminent.

Schnitzel & Things is located at 723 3^rd Ave (between 45^th and 46^th). They also have their well-known truck which tours the city and lands in a various spot each day, making the obtaining of schnitzel even quicker and easier. Check out the website weekly for locations! - http://schnitzelandthings.com/.

 

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The Bulgarian Experience of a Lifetime! - Mehanata, The Bulgarian Bar

In all truthfulness, I don’t have any idea where Bulgaria is on a map, but if it’s anything like Mehanata, I would drop my drawers and streak down 3rd Ave for free room and board. Mehanata is a Bulgarian bar… scratch that… Mehanata is a Bulgarian goddess land where little boys become men, girls become women, and Americans realize our culture is boring as $h*t. In one small establishment, you can smoke hookah, dangle from a stripper pole, sway on a sex swing, watch live music, and dress like a soviet while drinking vodka out of chilled, ice shot-glasses!

This is one of my favorite spots in the city by far. I initially came for a birthday party almost 4 years ago on a suggestion from a friend of mine. This place has 3 levels, all consisting of various bizarre pieces to this Bulgarian puzzle. The main floor has a small stage where you can catch live music on the weekends – never anything but odd-to-the-ears music. You’ll also find the sex swings I mentioned (no, there is no sex going on) and a cultured crowd of people swarming the bar. Tables are also available to chill out with small groups of people on this level.

Head upstairs and you’ll find mainly private parties and an area that’s a bit quieter, although if there’s a band, you’ll have your socks rocked off no matter where you go. Grab a drink at the top floor bar and get the hell off this level… I’m bored already.

We’re heading down to the basement now. You’re pumped up, you’re feeling good, and nobody can stop you! Bright, neon blue lights illuminate this lower-level wonderland. Another bar right when you walk down provides drinks to inebriated girls and guys. On the side of the bar is where you’ll find the main alcohol source – Mehanata’s Vodka Room. For $20, join your friends and maybe a few strangers in this 2 minute drinking escapade. The bartender will strap you up in soviet gear, arm you with the one weapon that matters most – a frozen shot glass made of ice, and send you on your way into battle with numerous choices of vodka. Pound as many shots as you can in the 2 minute time limit and then work your way over to the dance floor. You’re now dancing to music you’ve never heard before in your life, you feel loose and limber like you may just grab a Bulgarian bombshell off one of the gypsy poles surrounding you. A friend of yours calls out “Hey, come over here!”

You take a drag out of an assortment of flavored hookah and start giggling like a middle-school student at the 6th grade dance. 

This is the experience you get when you come here.

If you’re going to do it, do it right and come with friends. Lots of them. Plan to go between Thursday – Saturday from 8pm-4am because that’s when they’re open. The bathrooms have a nice treat for the guys too. Sorry, but I’m going to ruin it right now with pictures for all the women that will never get to see this. See below:

Yes this place is absolutely the weirdest you can find, but I promise you’ll love it.

http://mehanata.com/

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