Just past Coney Island lies Brighton Beach with clean sand, and a tight knit Russian community with many cheap eats possibilities.
M&I International Food at 249 Brighton Beach Ave in Brooklyn is one of the largest eastern European markets this side of the Kremlin. Hosting endless displays of smoked fish & meat, pickled goods, breads, cakes, lots of great fresh produce and a nasty selection of Kvass.
Some Russian tough guy started speaking to me IN Russian as I was holding a big ol bottle of Kvass. I have to assume the rough translation to English went something like this:
"That bottle will grow hair on your chest, do you think you can handle that little man?" Followed by an awkward wink.
Upstairs at M&I is where to go, there is a small cafe with a hot food bar, everything is $5.99 a pound. I got a plate full for under $5.00. My favorite was the golumpkie, it reminded me of my grandmothers Polish golumpkies she use to make for my grandfather and I. There were some mystery meat filled "tortellini" dumplings, potato pierogies and also a strange ground chicken pattie which was saltier than the dead sea.
There is a lot to choose from at M&I, most of it was pretty good and very reasonably priced. After soaking in some rays head over to Brighton Beach Ave to fill up.
Learn some Russian phrases before you go to better enjoy your trip to little Moscow by the sea.
5 comments:
Oh, that looks so good. I wish I was there. My mouth is watering right now. I love capusca!!!!
I love pictures of food.
I've never been anywhere (as far as I know) that sold kvass. How wonderful.
The Russian blood in me (50%)is jealous of the fact that you could take the train to such a yummy treat. :)
I am going to try and check this out in a few weeks when I go to Brooklyn. Love my mom's polish food.
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