Talib Kweli

Today’s Friday Fives brings us an all time Infatuation favorite, Talib Kweli. We’ve been down with his rhymes ever since the Mos Def/Blackstar days, and “Get By” has made an appearance on pretty much every iPod playlist we’ve ever made. Needless to say, we were fired up when he agreed to send over some of his go-to restaurant picks. Right now you can catch Talib on tour with Hi-Tek in support of the new Reflection Eternal album, coming next month. They’ll be at Nokia Theater on April 29th, and you can read below for some of Talib’s picks on where to eat before…or after.

Talib Kweli’s “Perfect For” Picks

Date Night

La Esquina (106 Kenmare St.) – “Great tequila bar and restaurant, located in the cellar of a mom and pop style joint. Also great for celebrity sighting.”

Buffalo Wing Fix

Wing Wagon (351 Flatbush Ave.) – “Wing Wagon on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Great
for large gatherings at the crib.”

Vegetarians

Vegetarian Palate (several locations) – “Any Vegetarian Palate in the city, there is now one on
Flatbush Ave. The orange beef and the chicken nuggets are great.”

Classic NYC Establishment

Carmine’s (200 W. 44th St.) – “Old School style Italian, right in the citys heart, caesar salad is massive.”

Late Night Eats

Blue Ribbon Brooklyn (280 5th Ave.) – “Blue Ribbon, the Brooklyn location, open til 2
most nights, ’til 4 on Fridays and Saturdays.”

Talib’s Twitter People

@paulocoelho – My favorite author is a twitter activist and enthusiast. He talks politics, and sends links to his work and other things he likes. Very inspirational.

@hexmurda – He hates you. And I love it.

@dreamhampton313 – A journalist and filmmaker, dream’s thoughts range from revolution to love and everything in between.

@JeanGreasy – One of my favorite MCs and the best tweeter I know.

@shitmydadsays – Shit your dad would say if he was on Twitter.