Metroland Best of 2008

Several Lark Street Neighborhood businesses won Best of 2008 awards in this week's Metroland:

Best Wine Bar- The Wine Bar & Bistro on Lark
Best Greek- A Taste of Greece
Best Middle Eastern- Al Baraki
Best Late-Night Dining- Justin's
Best Way-Late-Night Dining- Cafe 217
Best Lunch- The Iron Gate
Best Edible Art Gallery- Crisan Bakery
Best Jewelry- Elissa Halloran Designs
Best Used Bookstore (Bohemian)- Dove & Hudson Books
Best Bike Shop- Downtube Cycle Shop
Best Gay Bar- Waterworks

and best of all
Best Free Music Series- Monday Nights in the Park

Eat, Drink & be Merry!

We've had 4 new businesses open on Lark Street in the past couple of weeks.

Crisan Bakery & Edible Art Gallery- Delish desserts, fine pastries and to-die-for gelato. This is the proverbial "kid in a candy shop" because you won't know what to start with. YUMMY!

Al-Baraki II- opening in the old Peas & Beans restaurant, serving the finest Lebanese food this side of Hudson (the first location is in Troy). They have some of the best falafel in town!

Good Leaf Gourmet Tea Co.- in the old Lark Tattoo spot, this is the second location for the Co with the first At The Warehouse. I only have two words- BUBBLE TEA!

Capital Wine & Spirits- your favorite neighborhood wine shop is back open and under new management. It's been sorely missed all these months but it's back, better than ever and building up their selection.

So, eat, drink and be merry!