tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-118068542024-02-28T01:43:10.896-05:00NYC RestaurantsPlease make any comments (good, bad or otherwise) on the restaurant experiences you had while eating at one of those listed.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-33736564693407797052009-03-23T19:49:00.007-04:002009-03-28T10:48:14.113-04:00Boon Chu Thai Place (Elmhurst, Queens) Thai. Good Prices. Authentic and Amazing (not Thaimerican) Food. Great Service. 3 Blocks from the R/G Train Location. They have a great menu and it ain't just pad thai. In fact I never ate their Pad Thai. Our favorite appetizer is Hoy Jor but the Thai sausage is quickly gaining ground. My favorite entree is the Fish Pad Ped. Its tilapia with a basil-chili sauce. My wife loves the Kana Moo Grab. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-65042567231898410222009-03-07T23:36:00.010-05:002009-03-28T10:48:29.601-04:00Pasha Food Inc. (Astoria, Queens)Bosnian. Good Prices. Tasty Food. Great Service. Casual Atmosphere. 2 blocks from 30th Avenue N Train Station. Went to Pasha last night in Astoria. Its a great Bosnian place if you love all things lamb and sausage. I had a fantastic Lamburger. I recommend spreading some Ayvar on the burger. Also, their sausage is not Jimmie Dean. Its chock full of flavor. And the hazelnut and chocolate cake (Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-58413544419995347062009-03-03T22:07:00.006-05:002009-03-28T10:48:49.537-04:00Terrace in the SkyThough this was a beautiful plate, salmon with caviar, the rest of the meal was uninspiring. The Restaurant: Terrace in the Sky (http://www.terraceinthesky.com/). It may have been because it was restaurant week and we chose to eat from that menu as opposed to the regular menu. But nonetheless, service was indifferent and inattentive.I recommend spending your hard earned cash elsewhere. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-4429782899727743762009-03-03T21:57:00.003-05:002009-03-03T22:03:11.299-05:00Best Paella in the Galaxy (Not in NYC)The galaxy's best Paella. This was enjoyed in the birth place of paella on the Costa Blanca in Spain. The restaurant, Restaurante Madrid, doesn't have a web site (and I am glad about that) but there is a spanish review site that talks about them. http://11870.com/pro/restaurante-madrid-villajoyosaUnfortunately, nothing in NYC can hold a candle to it.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1146846388842779632006-05-05T12:10:00.001-04:002009-03-28T10:50:33.294-04:00Nero D'Avola RestaurantItalian. Above Average Prices. Tasty Food. Attentive and Courteous Service. Noisy Atmosphere but Warm Decor. Trendy Location. My wife and I took some friends there for dinner. We reserved in advance and where seated immediately. The waiter was attentive and was clear when reciting the specials. We ordered the calamari and carpaccio to start. Both where well prepared and presented. I ordered the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1146845114486610942006-05-05T11:33:00.001-04:002009-03-28T10:51:15.967-04:00MacelleriaItalian. Decent Prices. Badly Prepared Food. Uninterested Service. Relaxed Decor. My wife and I took a friend here for brunch and quickly regretted it. It began with the Maitre D' seating us then a waiter rushed by to say that we couldn't sit there. They argued for a minute and we were allowed to sit at the table. Our waiter didn't seem happy about losing his argument and was very gruff with us. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1143655553466369542006-03-29T12:55:00.003-05:002009-03-28T10:52:32.557-04:00Masso (Long Island City, Queens)Italian. Good Prices. Tasty Food. Slightly Tardy Service. Bar meets lounge meets cafe Decor with Fireplace. 3 Blocks from the 7 Train Location. My wife and I went there for Brunch. They had a good menu but not very imaginative. I chose panini which was very tasty but tiny. My wife and I shared an Olive Pizza (from the main menu). That was very good and light; to some the olives might be a bit Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1143654442164090082006-03-29T12:39:00.001-05:002009-03-28T10:54:09.238-04:00Al BustanLebanese. High End. Scrumptious Food. Indifferent Service. Unspectacular Decor. Busy Midtown Location. Went there for lunch with my boss. Good food though traditional Lebanese food shouldn't cost this much. Great Sausages. A little dark inside with uninspiring decor. Service aside from the host didn't particularly care about us.Located at:827 Third Avenue (Btwn E.50th & 51st Sts)New York, NY Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1142285600225896612006-03-13T16:15:00.001-05:002009-03-28T10:55:19.459-04:00The PlaceNew American. High End. Scrumptious Food. Brisk Service. Cozy Decor. Quiet NYC Location. Went there with my wife for Valentines Day and of course the prices were jacked up. However, there was a lot of bang for the buck. The Diver Scallops (appetizer) were perfect. The Leg o' Lamb (entree) was buttery and delicious. The dessert of Crème Brulee was perfectly french. Will definitely go back for Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1142284377773635432006-03-13T15:41:00.002-05:002009-03-28T11:20:53.340-04:00En Japanese BrasserieNew Japanese. A bit on the pricey side. Interesting (if not experimental) food. Happy Service. Impressive Decor. A bit out-of-the-way Location. This place has an amazing space with what feels like 20 foot ceilings. The food wasn't as intoxicating. A friend ordered the vegetarian sashimi as an appetizer. Think clear gobs of silicone with green specks. The strangest thing was that if you dipped it Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1118072751330490882005-06-06T11:22:00.002-04:002009-03-28T10:59:17.570-04:00Manducatis (Long Island City, Queens)Italian. Good Prices. Tasty Food. Odd Service. Unimaginative Decor. 1 Block from the 7 Train Location. Like many fine Italian establishments Manducatis makes there own pasta. I chose the Gnocchi and was very satisfied with my selection. It was light and flavorful. The sauce was not overbearing but still bursting with flavor. The waiter seemed a bit unhappy that we were there 9:45pm.Located at:Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1118071312303957412005-06-06T11:12:00.001-04:002009-03-28T10:59:45.065-04:00Knickerbocker Bar and GrillSteakhouse. Great Food. Marginally higher Cost than the average Steakhouse. Happy Service. Great Location. Cheers-like Decor. I ordered the D-licious T-bone with Mmm-good Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Perfectly cooked and served with tasty onion rings. Food that weighs down the stomach and lightens the wallet.Located at:33 University Place (at 9th Street)New York, NY 10003Phone: 212-228-8490Website: Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1117639737579337212005-06-01T11:21:00.002-04:002009-03-28T11:30:10.116-04:00Cardamomm (CLOSED)Indian. Wanna-be Indo-Chinese. Decent Food. Way Above average Prices. Good Service. Refreshing Decor. To be fair we tried the Indo-Chinese fare during the visit. However, this was a mistake. It was nothing like what we expected. The Chicken Manchurian was watery and flavorless. The rice and noodles were the saving grace but not up to par. The desserts by far was the best part of the meal and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1117638806025331112005-06-01T11:09:00.002-04:002009-03-28T11:03:56.373-04:00Sripraphai (Woodside, Queens)UPDATED: Quailty has definitely fallen at this establishment. As they grew they seem to have paid less attention to their food. Maybe they should down size and remember what got them the reputation in the first place.Thai. D-licious Food. Great Prices. Much Improved Decor. Good Service. Close to the 7 Location. The always popular Pad Thai is excellent. The Curry Soup pack a spicy punch but is Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1115394805508075192005-05-06T11:47:00.001-04:002009-03-28T11:04:37.387-04:00MinadoJapanese. Good Food. Great Prices. Its Buffet style so one price fits all. Minimalist Decor. Good Service. Convenient Midtown Location. Its an all you can stomach buffet of Sushi, Tempura, and Crab Legs. Its all included in the price of the buffet. Crepes, Oysters on the half shell, and Green Tea Ice Cream. The factory line sushi is good for the price but I still prefer the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1115222981253593282005-05-04T12:01:00.001-04:002009-03-28T11:04:51.553-04:00Antica VeneziaItalian. Great Food. Decent Prices. Warm Decor with Great River Views. Entertaining Service. A little out of the way Location. They provided us with two on the house pre-appetizer appetizers, Bruschetta and Zucchini Fries. Both delicious. I order a special appetizer and entree. The appetizer was calamari and the entree was a giant scallops with risotto. Both excellent. During dessert (I ordered Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1113923844623823222005-04-19T11:08:00.001-04:002009-03-28T11:05:14.372-04:00Boat House at Central ParkNew American. Good food. Crazy Prices. Amazing Views and Decor. Attentive Service. A bit of a walk Location. Stunning views of 'The Lake' (yes that is what it is officially called). Great Brunch. Tasty foods and fresh fruit.Located at:East 72nd Street (at Central Park Drive N.)New York, NY 10023Phone: 212-517-2233Website: thecentralparkboathouse.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1113923082748665202005-04-19T10:57:00.003-04:002009-03-28T11:05:33.730-04:00Annapurna (CLOSED)UPDATE: THANKFULLY AN AWFUL RESTAURANT SPARES ITS VICTIMSIndian. Average Food. Decent Cost. Dilapitated Decor. Odd Service. Good Location. The food was not as good as it could have been. The Chicken Biriyani and the Tandoori Chicken need more seasoning. The only good thing was Vegetable Samosa though the shell is little thicker than usual. I would rather get the Samosa in Jackson Heights. 2 for $Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1113419630811212682005-04-13T14:55:00.001-04:002009-03-28T11:06:29.541-04:00Dos CaminosMexican (Chain). Decent Food. High Prices for Mexican. Modern Decor. Decent Service. Good Locations. The only thing I really liked here was the made-on-the-spot guacamole. Everything else is average.Located at:373 Park Avenue South (Btwn 26th and 27th Sts)New York, NY 10016Phone: 212-294-1000Also Located at:475 West Broadway (at Houston St)New York, NY 10012Phone: 212-277-4300Website: http://Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1113327711924064102005-04-12T13:26:00.001-04:002009-03-28T11:07:09.462-04:00Sushi AnnJapanese. Amazing Food. Super Crazy Prices. Subdued Decor. Attentive Service. Great Location. Go early if you want dinner and make reservations. For lunch: the earlier the better. If you aren't used to slimey food stay away from the Sea Urchin. Yuck! Otherwise everything else is amazingly tasty.Located at:38 East 51st Street (Btwn Park and Madison Aves)New York, NYPhone: 212-755-1780Website: Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1113326699358717062005-04-12T13:15:00.001-04:002009-03-28T11:08:05.066-04:00Around the Clock Cafe (RENOVATING)Continental. Good Food. Great Prices. Semi-Attentive Service. Casual Decor (Sit outdoors if you can). Great Location. Try the Humus appetizer and the Key Lime Pie for dessert. The pie will remind you of being in the Florida Keys; its that good!Located at:8 Stuyvesant Street (Just off 3rd Avenue)New York, NY 10003Phone: 212-598-0402Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1113326066578256252005-04-12T11:34:00.003-04:002009-03-28T11:12:13.758-04:00Uncle George's Greek Tavern (Astoria, Queens)Greek. Good Food. Reasonable Prices. Uninspired Decor. Unhappy Service. Good Astoria Location. I love the BBQ Chicken. You gotta try the garlic and potato mix appetizer.Located at:33-19 Broadway (at 34th Street)Astoria, NY 11106Phone: 718-626-0593Website: unclegeorges.usUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1112821222064021602005-04-06T17:00:00.002-04:002009-03-28T11:11:27.870-04:00Home RestaurantContinental. Great Food. A bit on the high-end of the Price scale. Cramped Seating (Much more comfortable in the Garden). Nice decor. Good Service.Located at:20 Cornelia Street (Btwn Bleeker and W. 4th Sts)New York, NY 10014Phone: 212-243-9579Website: www.homerestaurantnyc.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1112819131244616502005-04-06T16:18:00.001-04:002009-03-28T11:12:48.618-04:00Churrascaria PlataformaBrazilian. Great Food. Not for Vegans (though the salad bar is quite good). Average Prices. Non-stop Service (Unless you flash the red card). Loud Atmosphere. An absolute carnivore delight.Located at:316 West 49th Street (Btwn 8th and 9th Aves)New York, NY 10019Phone: 212-245-0505Also Located at:221 West BroadwayNew York, NY 10013Phone: 212-925-6969Website: churrascariaplataforma.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11806854.post-1112817776238006102005-04-06T15:55:00.002-04:002009-03-28T11:13:33.949-04:00Tournesol (Long Island City, Queens)French. Tasty Food. Upper end Prices. Lacking Decor but Comfortable Seating. Pleasant Service (Nice French Jazz gives the place a Parisian cafe feel). Five Minutes to Manhattan Location. They have a really good brunch menu.Located at:50-12 Vernon Boulevard (Btwn 50th and 51st Aves)Long Island City, NY 11101Phone: 718-472-4355Website: tournesolnyc.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0