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11 Funny Chalkboard Signs That Convinced Me to Drink

…because you don’t really need a reason, but just in case. [masterslider id=85] In New York City there’s  an abundance of bars and, well, if I need help deciding which venue I should enter to enjoy a few adult beverages (see: beer or Ensure with a vodka chaser) I’m going to need some prodding via the always classic […]

13 Best Quotes From Arrested Development

I want to live in a world that solely consists of Arrested Development gifs and quotes. And a brand new season of AD being confirmed on Netflix means we can continue loving these quotes for a lifetime.  These are my favorites. 1.  When Buster Has Had ENOUGH! 2.  When Buster is Desperate!  3.  When You Don’t Need Double […]

Why I Listen to Jazz

William Faulkner once said: “Music is the easiest means in which to express, but since words are my talent, I must try to express clumsily in words what the pure music would have done better.”   This is truly what Jazz is all about – expressing emotion through music.  I pretty much love all types of […]

My Quick Pickled Hot Peppers That Will Save You This Winter

Hot Peppers

  The NYC Greenmarkets are still looking a lot like summer with corn, tomatoes and hot peppers.  Somehow there was not a pumpkin in site at the Greenmarket on 82nd between 1st and York this weekend.  I took advantage and made four jars of my 3 ingredient tomato sauce ; I also grabbed some jalapeno and serrano […]

The Elephant That Brought Me Back to Sweatshirts

…because if I can help animals at the same time, fine, I’ll do it. I have to admit, I haven’t bought a sweatshirt in years.  Sure the occasional hoodie but a sweatshirt sans hood made me feel like I was someone on the cast of Roseanne.  I’ve been seeing the sweatpants trend for a couple […]

My Taste Test Of (Almost) All The Flavors of Kind Bars

Kind Bar

[masterslider id=32]   Kind Bars are my go to breakfast if I am traveling or don’t have time to make oatmeal.  They also make a great pre-workout snack.  Oddly enough I find them priced anywhere from $1.25 per bar to $4.75 at your friendly airport.  I found a sale at Whole Foods for 4 bars […]

We are THIS Close to a Chipotle Emoji!

Chiptole Emoji 2016

…because how many times can you really use the poop emoji or the finger point into a hole with a sidewards winky face? 200? 559 times? Comedy genius and exceptional artist-to-the-stars, Avery Monsen, worked with the folks over at Funny or Die to come up with some brilliant rejected emojis. Here are the ones I […]

8 Unique Cheesecake Recipes That Made My Bucket List

…because I say “damn lactose intolerance” and just go for it. [masterslider id=”14″] I’m not a believer that cheesecake is only for special holidays.  I mean, give it a go on Flag Day if you must, but you have to try some of these insane cheesecake recipes.  Flip through the above slideshow and find out […]

This Is How I Make an Easy Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is not a difficult cocktail to master.  However, there are a couple of steps that can slow you down if you are trying to whip one up quickly.  If you skip these essential steps then the the drink is not quite the same. Muddling is a major time suck and one for which I […]

My Actual Love Affair with the Original Jersey Italian Gravy

I don’t want to oversell this statement but, well, how do I put this? “Original Jersey Italian Gravy” is literally the BEST jarred tomato sauce I’ve ever had in my entire life and is basically better than any sauce I’ve had in any restaurant in the history of forever. I’m not joking either. Growing up […]

The Meatball Recipe from The Meatball Shop is Literally My Reason for Living

One of the best casual, yet trendy, dining experiences in New York City is The Meatball Shop.  Once you go to one of their 6 locations you’ll be forever changed.  The co-owners, Michael Chernow and Daniel Holzman, released one of their own recipes to the public, which I highly recommend you try. However, nothing beats the […]

From Plaid to Check These are the 7 Best Flannels For Men This Season

Flannel Shirt for Men 2024 - Best Cheap Mens Flannels Into 2024

It’s officially time to upgrade your old ratty flannels and these are really the only 7 you’ll need this season. Because you need to stay warm for the walk from work to the bar (and look good all at the same time).  It’s that time of year again when you need to stay warm due to […]

The Frames Game: The Best Mens Eyeglasses Under $150

Best Eyeglasses for Men 2024 - Glasses & Men's Frames Online 2024

Welp, if you need to get glasses you’ll want to feel like Don Draper whilst doing so and, yes, that’s still a thing.  Sometimes you sport a pair of glasses just for the look and sometimes it’s for functionality. Why not find a pair that fits both?  And, well, if you can find a place […]

Everything I Need to Know About Ebola in the US…as Told By Oprah Gifs

Welcome to the United States…we have ebola! There’s a lot I’ve been hearing about this insane virus, so what better way for us to really get our mind around this “craze” than with Oprah Gifs? Here are the stages of how I processed this ebola information: 1.  The very first person I saw who posted […]

10 of the Best Beanies & Knit Hats to Get You Through Winter

10 Best Men's Winter Beanie Hats 2016 - 2017

…because you don’t have to look like someone from A Christmas Story after all. We love a nice hat. Sure it can keep you warm and, well, that’s important but we totally dig the way it can quickly and easily change up your entire look.  Browse our favorite beanies, knits and trendy winter hats of the 2024 season. 1. Drake’s Ribbed […]

Bluecoast Seafood Grill: My Restaurant Home

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There are places that over time can feel like home, as if you are in your own kitchen.  Bluecoast has become that restaurant for us.  Situated on Route 1 in Delaware, about a mile north of Bethany Beach, Bluecoast overlooks the Salt Pond.   The dinning room itself is very noisy so the bar is […]

My Quick Pickled Red Onions

Quick Pickled Red Onions

Fact – there is truly no easier pickle to make than the pickled red onion.  Frankly it is a very versatile pantry staple that is perfect on, tacos, salad, in ceviche, on grilled fish, with roast pork shoulder, on deviled eggs or with some cheese and crackers.   Pickled Red Onions 2 red onions 1 tablespoon […]

My Ultimate Bloody Mary Recipe

Bloody Mary Ingredients

The Bloody Mary is the perfect way to kickstart a morning or wind down an afternoon.  Unfortunately more and more when you order a Bloody Mary it consists of Bloody Mary Mix, Vodka and a celery stalk.  Most Bloody Mary Mixes are extremely high in sodium so make your own and enjoy. Bloody Mary Vodka […]

These Exact Christmas Cocktails Will Get You Through the Holidays

…because if Santa Claus is coming right down Santa Claus Lane, I’m going to need a minute.  I’m also going to need to be heavily intoxicated for the majority of December.  Who’s with me? Christmas is the time of year when you surround yourself with the people that you love and, well, in order to […]

I Found the Secret to the Perfect Martini

The Martini was the first real cocktail I started to make at home. Most bartenders will tell you it should be stirred NOT shaken. But 007, I’m totally with you on this one. The real secret to a great Martini is shaking. Why? Because a cold Martini is a good Martini. There is nothing worse […]

My Ginger Margarita

Ginger Margarita

There is nothing wrong with the traditional Margarita but the addition of Ginger Beer helps to balance out the acidity of the fresh lime juice.  Please take the time to squeeze fresh limes, the results are well worth the extra work. Ginger Margarita Ginger Beer Fresh Lime Juice Tequila Salt (Optional) If you are going […]

How to Make the Ultimate Spicy Jalapeño Margarita

Jalapeño Margarita

Spicy Cocktail?  Yes Please! How to Make a Jalapeño Margarita Fresh Lime Juice Tequila Sliced  Jalapeño Simple Syrup or Agave Syrup Salt (Optional) Preparation If you like salt, rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip the glass into the salt.  Depending on you tolerance for heat add 3-8 slices of jalapeños, […]

I Love A Whiskey Smash

Whiskey Smash

Whiskey may make you think of winter but the Whiskey Smash will change your mind.  It is bright, fresh and a light cocktail.  Again, squeezing your own fresh lemon juice will make all the difference so take the extra time to juice a few lemons. Whiskey Smash Fresh Lemon Juice Whiskey Mint Simple Syrup or […]

I Think The Pilgrims Drank All of These Cocktails on the Mayflower

…because you can totally blame your mid-day Thanksgiving nap on the turkey + football game, but we’ll know it’s from one of these 10 cocktails. [masterslider id=”57″] Thanksgiving always seems to get the shaft when it comes time to cool drinks to try out.  Sure there’s pumpkin beer, but there’s gotta be some other things […]

My Crazy Dad’s Favorite Banana Bread Recipe

Crazy Jack’s Homemade Banana Nut-Bread Who doesn’t like a nice, warm, comforting banana bread?  Or hug for that matter?  My dad has been making this recipe for what seems like my entire life.  This one contains walnuts, but if you have someone in your house with a nut allergy, you can easily substitute in coconut […]

The Genius Reason You’re Seeing Teal Pumpkins This Year

You may start to notice that Halloween is getting a big more colorful this year thanks to the Teal Pumpkin Project. Teal is actually the official color of food allergy awareness and since it seems like everyone has some kind of a food allergy, especially kids, Halloween can be a scary time of year…and not […]

Fig: Where I Stumble Into a Good Meal From The Bungalow

FIG Resturant

A relatively new option in Santa Monica, Fig is within the entrance of the Fairmont Hotel.  I highly recommend a drink at The Bungalow before dinner but that is another story. In general I stay away from restaurants located in hotels.  Maybe I associate the free breakfast buffet or continental breakfast between the hours of […]

You Won’t Believe What Your Elf on a Shelf Does While You’re Sleeping

In the exclusive expose from Brostrick.com find out the Shocking Truth. But be warned, you won’t be able to look at Christmas the same way.  Oh those positions they’ll get into!   Those pesky little elves have a lot of responsibility every year.  I mean, they have to basically babysit your kids and then tattle […]

Picca: Why I Like Peruvian Food

Picca

If you are like me, the menu terminology at Picca will be foreign and not intuitive.  Not to scare you but there are some definitions that should help you understand your meal better. Causa Bar – Causa is like Sushi but swap out the rice for whipped potato, chilled and cut into a perfect rectangle […]

If Barbara Evans Quotes Were Motivational Posters…My Life Would Be Complete

…because at the end of the day Barb really is just one motivational poster after another. Flip through the below slideshow of our 21 favorites. [ Swipe Left ] If you like this, be sure to follow Brostrick on Facebook here! [masterslider id=”68″] If there’s one thing that really brings a smile to my face, it’s loud-mouth […]

My List: The 47 Best TV Theme Songs of All Time

Compiling over 30 years of scientific research, I am proud to present the best television theme songs of all time! Didn’t see you favorite on the list? Comment it out at the very bottom and let’s talk. 47.  Empty Nest 46. The Brady Bunch 45. The Facts of Life 44. I Love Lucy 43. Mr. […]

Guess Which Professional Sports Team Dressed Up As the Cast of Frozen

If you guessed the Boston Celtics….you’d be wrong.  If you guessed the Boston Bruins, you’d be right!  But before you get ready to write us some nastygrams about the Bruins sucking (along with the Pats, Celtics, Walhbergs and everything else Boston) this was for a good cause. In the leading role of Elsa, Dougie Hamilton […]

Why This is My Favorite Halloween Costume of the Year

I love when people step up for their kids.  A Fort Collins, Colorado father turned his son’s wheelchair into an army tank so that he could go out trick-or-treating with this friends.  6 year old, Jake, lives with cerebral palsy and epilepsy and, unfortunately, is currently unable to talk or eat and spends most of his […]

I’m Never Drinking Cocktails Without Skull Ice Cubes Again

Skull Ice Cubes

I’m a sucker for a good ice cube and it is the season for Skulls so I went for it – Skull Ice Cubes.  They come two molds per box which means it could take me days to create enough for a party. Once you fill them with water, let the air out of them by […]

THE Thanksgiving Recipes That None of Us Can Do, But I Want to Try

…because we’re all going to have to cook some form of a Thanksgiving dinner, so maybe these recipe ideas will spark some creativity! [masterslider id=”76″] I’m never going to be able to whip up a Thanksgiving dinner like Martha Stewart can (when she allegedly forces her staff to do it), but it doesn’t mean that […]

22 Things We’ll All Go Through During Daylight Saving Time This Sunday

…because we FINALLY made it and now it’s time to push the clocks ahead on Saturday night/Sunday!  Here’s what most of us will experience…via Kim Richards gifs from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills: 1.  When daylight saving time sneaks up on me, yet again, and I’m like… 2.  When changing the clocks is all everyone on Facebook will […]

Primanti Bros: I’m Calling It The Best Sandwich Ever

Pirmanti Half Sandwich

[masterslider id=79] There are a lot of great things about Pittsburgh but, trust me, there may be no better asset than Primanti Bros.  Established in the early 1930’s in the city’s now hip Strip District, where it still remains, the now famous  sandwich (in infamous, depending on how many you eat) was originally created for […]

11 Best Sweaters, Cardigans, and V-Necks of the Winter Season

It’s that time of year when you toss on your favorite sweater, grab your Starbucks and head out on your fall-into-winter adventure.  From fitted to chunky and v-neck to buttoned-down we’ve got you covered when you’re ready up your sweater game or when you need to gift one to someone else.  Shop our picks for the best […]

19 Best Quotes from A Christmas Story

A Christmas Story Quotes

Because ‘A Christmas Story’ will never get old to us.  Ever.  We typically say “It was soap….poisoning!” just about every time we wash out hands and, of course, “It’s a major award!” every time our Amazon delivery shows up.  At the end of the day, we were all Ralphie and Christmas really was the most magical […]

What I Want For Christmas – Chef’s Edition

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A few suggestions for gifts for that special someone that cooks you dinner.  Technically these are gifts that give back to you all year long in spectacular meals so be generous.  The best Christmas Gifts of 2014 for the chef in your life… [masterslider id=87]   More Holiday Fun: Best Christmas Gifts For Her Top […]

I Need Sriracha On My Key Chain

Sriracha

  Gone are the days of hauling around an entire bottle of Sriracha to douse your meal in hotness.  Today we are being given the opportunity to buy a portable vessel that clips to your key chain, in order to carry around our favorite hot sauce.  They come in boxes of 1, 3 or 10 […]

I Prefer a Summer Rye in The Winter

Well, that’s not quite true, the Summer Rye is the perfect cocktail to try all year round, even the summer. I first discovered the Summer Rye at Metropolis in the Outerbanks of North Carolina.  Metropolis is an amazing tapas restaurants with an incredible martini list of over 80 concoctions.  I’ve tried a few, but my favorite […]

My Easy Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe

Maybe you are thinking of tackling some baking this Holiday Season, or making something new and tasty without committing to an oven and an uncertain outcome?  You could always make some Homemade Baileys!  Either way it is so easy to make Homemade Vanilla Extract. Homemade Vanilla Extract  4-5 Vanilla Beans 3-4 Cups of Vodka or […]

The Best Gingerbread House Fails and Wins I Had to Share

…because what you think you’ll create vs. what you end up creating are two totally different things.  Flip through the 19 best and worst (yet still best) gingerbread houses ever. [masterslider id=”95″] Each year families get together to make the ultimate gingerbread house.  More times than not it turns into a disaster.  But that’s the […]

The Top Copycat Recipes So You Never Have to Leave Your House

  …because sometimes leaving the house is just too much work.  Try out some of these copycat recipes and throw all your New Year resolutions directly out the window. 1.  How to Make a Copycat Wendy’s-Like Chocolate Frosty This beats me waiting in the drive-thru at 2am and slurring that I want a chocolate frosty and […]

The Secret To Surviving The Holidays, I Rely on Homemade Baileys

Baileys

Add some Homemade Baileys Irish Cream to your coffee this holiday season.  Maybe wait until after dinner instead of starting off the day with it but, then again, after being home with your family for a few days, anything goes.  It is even a good after dinner drink paired with cookies, cake or pie. Homemade […]

On Trend: The Best Men’s Ties Perfect For Winter 2024

Best Ties for Men 2017 - 2018 Skinny Designer Tie Brands

…because with parties, work events, and endless dinners you’re going to need some innovative tie options to keep things fresh. From your classic black skinny ties to pops of color on your bow tie, we’ve got you covered for all your tie dilemmas.   Introducing “The Ultimate Men’s Tie Guide” for the winter 2024 season. […]

Yank Sing: My Dim Sum Happy Place

Yank Sing Dim Sum

Happy Place… A photo posted by Ross Geisel (@geiselr17) on Nov 11, 2014 at 1:46pm PST Seeking out good Chinese food, for the most part, has become easier in the U.S. over the years and that is especially true if you live in a city with a vibrant Chinatown.  There are certain dishes and experiences […]