I work just a hop-skip-and-a-jump from the Broadway Market.... and once in a while I stop in for a fresh rye bread or some cookies. But, honestly not all that often because it's just so darn depressing there. I love markets and I visit them in every city that I go to. Usually they are happy bustling places filled with yummy food, fresh produce, and crowds of people. The Broadway Market, however, looks like it barely survived an Apocalypse. Barely. Except at Easter time. Then it's filled to the max with happy busy shoppers and the wonderful Polish foods that I grew up with. But when I went for lunch this past Friday it was post Apocalypse plus perhaps a dozen. Seriously. Even half of the vendors from last year were absent. So very, very sad.
Perison's was still there though. The same waitresses were there too. I think the same ladies have been there for the 30 (+) years I've been going (maybe). And, the menu is the same. Pierogies and sausages and sandwiches and omelets and the (daily, I think) special of barbecued hamburgers. So, OF COURSE I got 'em. And, they were just as yummy as always. Great ground beef..... great sauce.... and PERFECTLY seasoned. I LOVE THEM! The accompanying mashed potatoes were (or perhaps weren't) instant. I just couldn't tell. And, the cabbage was an overly boiled soggy mess. And, where oh where was the rye bread that usually came with the platter? I guess it's true that sometimes you just can't go home again. read more