Either You're Slingin' Tom Kha or You Got a Wicked Jump Shot

"I had dreams and aspirations of being a ball player, then I topped out at 5'5. I have completely flat feet and every time there's a crack in the sidewalk, I turn my ankle. But one thing I've got is a jump shot." - Dale Talde on basketball.

If he was any taller than 5'5, we might not be enjoying the culinary fixings from Park Slope's much buzzed about chef.  Talde is busy every night of the week and Pork Slope, the team's next project, is set to open sometime this summer, bringing cheap eats and pitchers of beer to 247 5th Avenue (@ Carroll Street).

As a full-time resident of Brooklyn, Dale has a few places he likes to go on his days off.  David Koon and Jamison Blankenship are Dale's pals from when they worked together at Morimoto, and Chef Talde loves their ramen at little Prospect Heights gem Chuko.

Al Di La Sibling Bar Corvo to Open Tonight in Prospect Heights

The 14 year veteran of Park Slope that always yields rave reviews is opening and offshoot across town tonight.  Bar Corco, located at 791 Washington Street, will bring casual Italian food to Prospect Heights.

Franny's Plans Move, 295 to 348 Flatbush Avenue

After eight years at 295 Flatbush Ave., the team at Franny's has finally decided on bigger digs.  The new location is slated for an old Blockbuster that once occupied 348 Flatbush Ave.  The move date is set for November.

The new space will be twice the size and have 2 brick ovens.  Reservations for 6 or more will help soften the wait times and there will be a private space available for groups of 10 or more.

The old space is going to remain under Franny's ownership and will become Marco's, named after owner Francine Stephens and chef Andrew Feinberg's son.  It is going to be more of a full-boot tour of Italy with the locavore mentality Franny's executes so well and an emphasis on fresh pastas.