12/29/2023 0 Comments Subway surfer record![]() He's a huge fan of Goody's (near Beach 73rd), which is a Caribbean barbecue joint that serves “the best” barbecue chicken, beef patties, fried chicken, and more. Local lunch spotsĪfter surfing, Lou walks or bikes to one of several laidback restaurants. To buy a board, head to Boarders Surf Shop (Beach 92nd)-it's where Harris got his first board nearly two decades ago. "Those are my dudes, two good guys." They're also born and raised in Rockaway Beach, meaning they're a great in to the local surf scene (and have even more tips on where to hang out when you dry off). “When I started my organization with free surf lessons, a lot of people didn't understand why I gave them for free but understood,” Harris says of his now-friends, Locals co-owners Mike and Mike. If there's one spot you should go for a lesson or board rental, it's the aptly named Locals Surf School (Beach 69th), says Harris. Alec Kuglar …or book a lesson or board rental Walk into Locals Collective-the coffee shop run by Locals Surf School-to rent surf boards or grab a latte after a lesson. ![]() As with any new surf spot, take some time to observe how everyone else is surfing so you can join their flow rather than disrupt it. “Rockaway is a left break so the person on the right of you always has the right of way,” Harris says. But whenever you choose to paddle out, Harris has two tips for those surfing solo-to follow local etiquette, and to choose your spot wisely. each morning and among the first in the water. Harris is always on dawn patrol, meaning he and his daughter are out of the house by 5:45 a.m. Greenhouse Café, at the bottom of the Rockaway Hotel (Beach 108th), also has great coffee and fresh bites like corn salad and ceviche. Another go-to of Harris's is Cuisine by Claudette, which has several locations (Beach 69th, Beach 116th), and serves healthy meals and snacks like protein shakes, falafel, and wheatgrass shots. ![]() When he isn't scarfing down a bowl of oatmeal at home, he heads to Rockaway Roasters (Beach 92nd Street), for coffee and a killer açai bowl. “When people come out to the Rockaways, they ask me about a deli for a bacon, egg, and cheese (BEC) sandwich, and I say, Bro, if you eat a BEC you're gonna surf like shit in the water!” Harris says. Harris is all about a healthy fuel-up before hitting the water. Yarden Flatow Grab a quick and healthy breakfast ![]() Harris loves to grab a healthy lunch at Cuisine by Claudette-pictured here is their Tel Aviv pita made with falafel, fresh chopped salad, and amba tahini. ![]()
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