Talk about Patties and other Name dropping

It's been a month since I've seen a film in the movie theater. I think that's the longest I've gone without a proper screening. Luckily my friend Dave has magic passes and we scheduled a Saturday movie marathon. It was AWESOME! I saw Tristan "Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story" (bloody hilarious. Michael Winterbottom is a genius, but save for rental or Netflix), "Something New" (Romantic comedies are my least favorite genre but I laughed out loud a lot!) and "The New World" (This may be a financial flop and probably Terrence Malick's last film, but in time it will be regarded as an undervalued masterpiece. Enjoyed it much more the second time around on the big screen).
I knew that I would be in the movie theater all day, so I needed to grab a snack or else I'd be eating overpriced concessions for breakfast. I was passing Daphne's Express (233 E 14th St bw 2nd & 3rd Ave) and noticed through the window that a fresh tray of patties was being placed in the warming display. I don't know if Daphne's makes the patties on site, but they serve the usual beef, chicken and vegetable. I generally get the veggie because I like to think it's healthier. Cabbage, carrots and onion sweeten up the wheat crust making what is essentially a Carribean empanada or hot pocket. And at a buck fifty, the patty is a good snack even if it's not the best. I think the best patty place is in Park Slope Brooklyn. I stumbled upon it while waiting for brunch with Jessica at Biscuit. I just looked up Biscuit to check the address because it was right across from Christie's, and I've learned it has closed! Too bad, they had a yummy egg and bacon sandwich. Anyway, Christie's (334 Flatbush & Park Place) makes patties and other Carribean delights daily. Try them if you're out there. You won't be dissapointed.
But back to Daphne's in Manhattan, I have to say that I was a bit disappointed with Daphne's ginger beer. I almost ordered the sea moss drink, it contains sweetened condensed milk, or ting, a grapefruit beverage. But I wanted to compare Shirley's $1.50 ginger brew to Daphne's $3 version. Daphne's had too much lemon and not enough ginger for my taste. Shirley's contains more pure ginger and can be used almost like a concentrate with seltzer or in a recipe.