Here’s what’s taking up my brain space this month.
Grub
- Restaurants/Bars
- Salvation Burger reopened last week and I’m so excited. Â I went right after it opened and loved it so I was very upset when it had to close shortly thereafter due to a fire. Â Now that it’s back, I can’t wait to plan my next visit.
- I’ve been a big fan of Breads Bakery for a while now (everything they make is bomb), but I’m super excited about their latest product, sufganiyot. Â Sufganiyot (soof-gahn-ee-oat) are basically jelly doughnuts, traditionally eaten during Chanukah. Â Like latkes, you’re supposed to eat them because they’re fried in oil so you satisfy your sweet tooth while also commemorating the miracle of one-day’s worth of oil lasting 8 crazy nights.
- Cooking
- A restaurant is set to open in Brooklyn that will serve a burger/burrito mashup called the burgrito. Â While I’m not compelled enough to go to Park Slope to try it, I am intrigued enough to attempt my own, homemade version.
- So I didn’t know that grate-able maple syrup was a thing. Â But now that I know, I feel like I need one. Â Wouldn’t this be cool over sweet potatoes or pancakes or ice cream?
Food for Thought
- Got a bookworm on your holiday shopping list? Â I love this roundup of bookish gifts that benefit charity.
- Since you’re probably getting ready to dive into a Netflix binge, consider checking out these movies available for streaming that are based on books.
- THISÂ is my kind of Christmas tree!

Bits & Bites
- I’ve always liked Madewell’s simple, tomboy-leaning, preppy meets boho look. Â That’s why I love that they’ve teamed up with Food52 for a housewares/entertaining collection. I need those tea towels!
- I’ve never seen “Last Tango in Paris,” but it was recently revealed that a rape scene in the movie was filmed without the star’s consent.  In case you’re not following, that means it wasn’t a rape scene; it was rape.  This was a premeditated action on behalf of the director (renowned Bertolucci) and costar (also renowned Marlon Brando).  I am absolutely disgusted.  The lack of respect for Maria Schneider (or women in general) is astounding.  Please, people, learn from this.