***Official Franco Ercoles Bespoke Thread (Brooklyn/Manhattan)***

[patrickBOOTH]

It's no-man's-land out there. Kind of like culture shock, actually. Then again I'm just a gentrifying yuppie so what do I know?

 

[gopherblue]



Heading out there Saturday afternoon for a fitting - anything else worth doing in the neighborhood?

Gold Star bakery two doors down is about as old-skool as they come, and the tomato focaccia is delicious. Ask Frank about his favorite pizza place, and I'm sure you wont be disappointed.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Crappy fit pics, but its all I got until I get something better

 

[TRINI]

It's a sportcoat, right?

 

[patrickBOOTH]

No it's a two piece, that's just the jacket I'm trying on.

 

[NewYorkIslander]



It's no-man's-land out there. Kind of like culture shock, actually. Then again I'm just a gentrifying yuppie so what do I know?

Just cause none of the stuff is new and expensive doesn't mean there aren't awesome options out there...in fact, I'd argue to say that the "authentic" Brooklyn is much better (gastronomically) than hipster Brooklyn. Gold Star rules, but on 15th Avenue is Lionis and Papa Pasquales...both have great heros, and great mozz. PP has home made macaroni, and ravioli thats second to no one. A bit further down on 86th in Gravesend is L&B Spumoni Gardens, a Brooklyn institution with the best Sicilian anywhere and great Spumoni. 18th Avenue has some great shops too, Frank and Sals has a boatload of imported Italian foods you'd be hardpressed to find anywhere else and a great butcher counter. Since its around Easter, you may get to see some Cabozzel...(Capozella for the folks who speak Italian and not Sicilian or Napulitan...but they might look at you funny for pronouncing it like that).

 

[TheTukker]

Great stuff NYI - keep those recs coming!

 

[Grammaton Cleric]



Just cause none of the stuff is new and expensive doesn't mean there aren't awesome options out there...in fact, I'd argue to say that the "authentic" Brooklyn is much better (gastronomically) than hipster Brooklyn. Gold Star rules, but on 15th Avenue is Lionis and Papa Pasquales...both have great heros, and great mozz. PP has home made macaroni, and ravioli thats second to no one. A bit further down on 86th in Gravesend is L&B Spumoni Gardens, a Brooklyn institution with the best Sicilian anywhere and great Spumoni. 18th Avenue has some great shops too, Frank and Sals has a boatload of imported Italian foods you'd be hardpressed to find anywhere else and a great butcher counter. Since its around Easter, you may get to see some Cabozzel...(Capozella for the folks who speak Italian and not Sicilian or Napulitan...but they might look at you funny for pronouncing it like that).

L&B Spumoni Gardens is amazing!

 

[patrickBOOTH]



Just cause none of the stuff is new and expensive doesn't mean there aren't awesome options out there...in fact, I'd argue to say that the "authentic" Brooklyn is much better (gastronomically) than hipster Brooklyn. Gold Star rules, but on 15th Avenue is Lionis and Papa Pasquales...both have great heros, and great mozz. PP has home made macaroni, and ravioli thats second to no one. A bit further down on 86th in Gravesend is L&B Spumoni Gardens, a Brooklyn institution with the best Sicilian anywhere and great Spumoni. 18th Avenue has some great shops too, Frank and Sals has a boatload of imported Italian foods you'd be hardpressed to find anywhere else and a great butcher counter. Since its around Easter, you may get to see some Cabozzel...(Capozella for the folks who speak Italian and not Sicilian or Napulitan...but they might look at you funny for pronouncing it like that).

I was only kidding, Rob.

 

[NewYorkIslander]



I was only kidding, Rob.

 

[gopherblue]



Gold Star rules, but on 15th Avenue is Lionis and Papa Pasquales...both have great heros, and great mozz. PP has home made macaroni, and ravioli thats second to no one.

I am dying to get to Lioni's. I'm due back at Ercole's in a few weeks...want to meet for a hero? I may go the bespoke route, though (of course!): bresaola, fried eggplant, fresh mozz, stuffed peppers, arugula and balsamic vinegar.

 

[PASstudy]

Can 2nd on the great bakeries in the area. Have not tried the food but given the neighborhood I assume it's just as good. Sunny day today so I'm wearing my latest from Ercole. Beautiful shirt with color-matched stitching on the buttons (suggested by one of the staff). French front, semi spread BD collar. Had the collar points made about 1/4 inch shorter for me. Great work as
usual.

I am trying to get out to the BK shop for a suit in the next month so I will definitely try out the eateries recommended above.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Here's a slightly better photo of my latest. I think I'm going to get the waist nipped a bit more.

 

[JohnnyGalt]

Here's a slightly better photo of my latest. I think I'm going to get the waist nipped a bit more.

This is awesome

 

[Slickman]

Pb, waist looks good, i wouldn't touch a thing