All day I dream of Improv, Le Barricou and Lee

roof-top skies

So, I think it's time to talk about the elephant in the room.  And by elephant, I mean the one dressed up in a pink tutu, with a bright sequined tube top and a fake fur boa wrapped around her trunk.  Yes, it is time to talk Burning Man.  The only reason I bring it up, is because it will be here in three weeks, and I have been full-on planning for it, so that's why these entries are taking so long to ahhh...get entered.(my excuse).

OK, maybe I don't need to go into much detail, but I will say that  Burning Man is an amazing journey that everyone should fully participate in at least once in their lifetime.  I've done it five times, and each time is more spiritually awakening than year before.

disco pants

Within the community, when the festival is about to take place, we get super excited, and thrift shops, bargain basements and Tibetan stores feel our urgency to dress and express ourselves. It's on.

With that in mind, I knew that Brunch #29 would be kicking off the next weeks of prep time, trying to fit every possible event into the shortest time imaginable.  Leading up to Burning Man, many camps who create music, art or both, throw some insane fundraisers, and we all try to attend, to show our support.  We had a long list, finishing up with  Lee Burridge's amazing "All day I dream of" parties on a killer roof-top in Brooklyn. 

sausage and eggs

It was no surprise that leading up to Brunch, I had a small crew ready to chow down.  So, I chose a brunch spot that was walking distance, called Le Barricou, and sent the invites out.

But these things happen for a reason, and this Sunday was no exception.  The restaurant was very atmospheric, old-school French bistro with high ceilings and lovely fans sending the cool air down into the crowd.  Unfortunately, they did not take reservations, and the only table available was outside, in the 90 degree heat. 

We had no choice, and tried to make the best of it, but it was a bit difficult.  See, I had an improv performance earlier that day, and wore black on black for the stage, which is GREAT for the stage, not so great for sitting in the HOT afternoon sunshine.  (damn New Yorkers, we complain when it's cold, we complain when it's hot). (just HAD to throw in that I was on stage). 

sunset

Anyhow, the orders were placed, the waiter was on point, and the good conversations began.  As we slowly started to melt,  our lovely waiter kept bringing water out to us.  This may not have been the booziest brunch, but it was the wateryest.  I think at some point , the manager must have really felt sorry for us, because we were finally able to get a table INSIDE, and we squished our way to relief.

preview

The food was stellar, I had the omelet Auvergnate without ham, and could not stop eating it till it was all in my belly! Good food, good times. 

Afterwards, it was off to the roof-top, to hear Lee Burridge take us to another stratosphere, and he did not disappoint. More friends showed up, and we danced our asses off for hours, until the sun set over the city skyline....I feel like I've said this before.  (but, does it get old?).
 
Then, finally, a subway ride home, and then I spent another hour pulling plastic containers out from under my bed.  It's time to start putting outfits together for the burn.

 

BRUNCH #29 -  East Williamsburg

PLACE: Le Barricou

TRACKS: Pepe Bradock - Deep Burnt

                   Afrilounge - Lux Dementia

EATS:  flat omelet with potato, gruyere served with mixed greens, Spicy lamb sausage & two sunny side up eggs served with hand-cut pommes frites & mixed greens, Black Forest ham, gruyere cheese, served with two eggs over easy and mixed greens, bloody marys and lots o water.

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