http://www.chow.com/boards/18 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:44:18 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://www.chow.com/topics/664381#5163862 wow, tried the redhead, really great food. fried chicken is amazing and the low country shrimp is equally great. tasty and reasonable, great atmosphere and nice waitstaff. gonna have to try the bacon peanut brittle next time. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:11:57 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664381#5163862 http://www.chow.com/topics/665455#5163854 We are heading to NYC next month to celebrate my 40th birthday and see the city at Christmas time. A great Italian dinner is at the top of our to do list. What is the best Italian restaurant in Midtown or Upper East Side? Price is not an issue, but the less expensive the better.....also extra points for a romantic atmosphere. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:08:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665455#5163854 http://www.chow.com/topics/665411#5163842 I would go to Szechuan Gourmet. 21 W 39th Street, very authentic Szechuan, went once on a CH recommendation and really liked it. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:03:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665411#5163842 http://www.chow.com/topics/665321#5163809 On reflection, I think you make a very good point. Keen's Chop House would give a great meal, wonderful, much-loved atmosphere and proximity to the show such that one is not rushed.Probably better to save Luger for another time.... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:39:57 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665321#5163809 http://www.chow.com/topics/665373#5163803 Zabar's and Broadway Panhandler _usually_ have them, but I'd call to check. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:35:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665373#5163803 http://www.chow.com/topics/457728#5163723 Samalita's Sunflower Restaurant is worse than terrible. It is a con, a scam, and a travesty against food love. It gives those who love Mexican and Cal-Mex hope when they walk past and grab a menu; that there could be a place in the neighborhood where you could get hearty and earthy, well-prepared Mexican food. DO NOT BE FOOLED. WALK ON! I've been wanting to eat there for months, and - being hungry and feeling lazy, ordered from Samalita's last night. I usually start any restaurant off with an easy cuisine staple, before I commit to a big order, or suggest it to friends. We started with a small order of Pico de Gallo and chips. The tiny plastic ramekin order of Pico De Gallo was watery and whined of the vinegar that leaked off the big jar o' pickled jalapeno's they made it with. The "homemade" chips were okay, thick and corny - but it was a joke trying to use them to get into the large plastic thimble the Pico came in. We ordered a California Cobb salad that was supposed to have smoked bacon (like a Cobb does). Instead it came with candied walnuts (weird). We called and they apologized, saying the menu had changed and the take-out ones hadn't been updated. We asked to have the bacon sent over and to be credited for the salad. They offered a small order of Chips and Guacamole instead. We were never going to eat there again, so we said okay. 45 min. later, we received a tiny bit of un-cooked bacon in their trademark plastic portion, along with runny tasteless Guacamole and another nice bag of corny goodness. Basically, their Cobb Salad is a food service version with minute portions of the Cobb's ingredients, served with watery greens. But the worst of the worst of the food we ordered was the item we had the highest hopes for - Chicken Enchiladas in Mole Sauce (we could have ordered them w "green" sauce, or "chili gravy") served with rice and beans (the rice was par-boiled Sysco Uncle Ben's, the pinto beans were the okay-est thing we ate from Samalita's). Their Mole Negro is sweet and icky and in combination with the cubed chicken they must use for everything in the enchiladas was a complete and total letdown. So was the smaller thimble of the "chili gravy" they sent for me to taste ($1.00). Ick.....Icky Ick. I cannot say enough how disappointed we were. I also can't help but think this food is being made by Mexican hands who have to laugh at what Gringos will eat - and how much we'll pay for it In general.... With it's too-expensive prices for the industrial-grade ingredients and portions, and menu hype about the owner being a "fifth generation Californian of Spanish, Mexican, and European decent" the restaurant is worse than it's food. It is cardboard beacon of hope in the already terrible landscape of New York City Mexican, and pseudo-Mexican. Don't go there! Make your own or go up to 116th where you have a better chance of getting actual Mexican food. Better yet, go to the Super Taco Truck at 96th and Broadway and eat a few $2.00 tacos al pastor instead.......yummmm Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:45:16 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/457728#5163723 http://www.chow.com/topics/573581#5163715 went again last night. had the southern style mussels, the pikku (?) ribs as an appetizer, the whoopie pie and another chocolate dessert. still not a clunker served me yet, and this time i actually made it as far as the dining room, instead of eating at the bar as per usual. not as hip feeling as the bar, but very comfortable, never a feeling of rush or pressure from the staff even though we took our sweet time about deciding ordering and eating. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:41:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/573581#5163715 http://www.chow.com/topics/512460#5163701 Stopped there today, they also have Honduran if anyone is looking for that. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:29:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/512460#5163701 http://www.chow.com/topics/665398#5163672 The pizza is definitely disappointing. Even the thin crust pizza doesn't really have a crispy crust. The pasta al forno - tasty but thick. On the plus side, the salads and appetizers were yummy... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:18:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665398#5163672 http://www.chow.com/topics/665426#5163661 unrelated touts are Cru, bacaro, vice versa, pepolino, Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:14:36 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665426#5163661 http://www.chow.com/topics/665389#5163653 Also, blaming MSG for the headaches might also be a bit premature. The medical establishment hasn't definitively linked headaches to MSG, so you might be pointing your finger at the wrong suspect. It's been discussed here a lot. http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/467547 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/583714 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/616601 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/511289 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:06:59 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665389#5163653 http://www.chow.com/topics/665403#5163499 More looking than shopping. This is a first time visit for us and we just want to get a feel for the two areas. Definitely want to visit Di Palo's and definitely dim sum. Perhaps Lombardi's. Other suggestions greatly appreciated. There is much discussion on dim sum it is difficult to select. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:44:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665403#5163499 http://www.chow.com/topics/665290#5163485 angelos back room little italy, many dim sum places chinatown Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:36:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665290#5163485 http://www.chow.com/topics/664937#5163478 lazzaras west 38 st Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:34:41 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664937#5163478 http://www.chow.com/topics/665402#5163455 Looking for a kid friendly place with good food. open to any cuisine. i'll be there later this evening and thought i'd catch dinner there since i'm always on the west side. any suggestions? i'll be on 69th and 2nd. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:19:52 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665402#5163455 http://www.chow.com/topics/665263#5163454 I second Ouest, Dovetail and Telepan, tho Dovetail and Telepan might feel a little too sedate. Compass is nice too - underrated in my book. You might also check out Landmarc in the Time Warner building. If you can get a round booth at Oeust, that is great for conversation. Someone recommended Kefi - I don't think that will be special enough. Calle Ocho is very noisy. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:19:26 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665263#5163454 http://www.chow.com/topics/665151#5163379 On a Friday night the bar at the Modern is fairly crowded but not shoulder to shoulder. It is, however, pretty loud. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:24:58 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665151#5163379 http://www.chow.com/topics/665338#5163312 Did you order the same dishes as me? - I was disappointed with some (fried langostines, vegetarian dumplings) so I could understand how ordering differently could've changed how much we liked our meal. I should also mention that asian/southeast-asian food tends to be my favorite. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:36:10 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665338#5163312 http://www.chow.com/topics/658381#5163221 Thank you for the correction. I was given both descriptions one from Lou and one from the new man and I used the last offered for my post, a foolish method. I again given the cheese as gifts to friends and it has received much praise. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:35:43 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/658381#5163221 http://www.chow.com/topics/665376#5163199 I need a place for parents and kids (party of 7) that will be fun for the kids but still good food. They are staying near Grand Central, but we could go a little further away. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:27:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665376#5163199 http://www.chow.com/topics/665353#5163185 Wolfgang's serves food similar to Luger's. It's fantastic and in Manhattan. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:21:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665353#5163185 http://www.chow.com/topics/611116#5163175 In addition to Scarpetta, we took your and Kathryn's suggestion of GT this week when in NYC. Had reservations for the dining room but pit stopped at the bar beforehand. Great cocktails and bard staff - esp. the New Deal w/ rye and cherry liquor. Nice to know they pool tips. Loved the setting & style of the Tavern. Dining room service was exceptional - our waiter was so well informed, he answered questions in considerable depth with great enthusiasm. The service staff worked great as a well oiled team taking care of patrons. Had the smoked trout (terrific), venison (ditto), lamb ragu (nice) and seabass over spaghetti squash (not good - had to send back to the kitchen, so overly salted the fish was inedible), cheese plate, cookies and drinks. Again, the service was superb at every step of the way but the sea bass entree was a big misstep. Be forewarned - the tariff here is steep. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:16:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/611116#5163175 http://www.chow.com/topics/323342#5163159 I've been there six or so times now, and the food really is uniformly excellent. I've enjoyed both the calamari and the beet salad to start, and have had a number of the pastas. The lemon tart is terrific - tart, but not too tart, sweet, but not too sweet. Great service. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:10:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/323342#5163159 http://www.chow.com/topics/414700#5163023 Safran is great, we love it and go all the time with our vegan daughter in college nearby. Really interesting menu, the rolls are like nowhere else, kinda like vietnamese sushi but with cooked seafood , veggies etc. Their green bean and mushroom salad is superb, all their mushrooms are exotic and their dressings and sauces are light and flavorful. Their simple fish dish, is huge, steamed, and served on a bed of light noodles , just a little spice, but wonderful. The bun dishes are cheap and I always find myself ordering the chicken on skewerd over noodles with the cucumber salad and fresh mint. All in all , if you want fresh, reasonable food in NYC, with lots of options for vegans or veg's, go here. It's wonderful and they make a good drink! Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:51:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/414700#5163023 http://www.chow.com/topics/665364#5162995 I sure do miss my NYC pizza.. Any suggestions/contact info of NYC retailers willing to ship frozen to Houston Tx? Their was a kosher outfit that markets on the internet that shipped a couple of years ago fedex and it was a bust.. I might also include bagels too! Thanks in advance.. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:27:14 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665364#5162995 http://www.chow.com/topics/665318#5162965 just to clarify... THe couple wants to sit down for dinner pre-theatre, but within a budget. Vice versa, kelari, and toloache came up in other posts...but would like other choice, possible asian. The couple can spend up to $100 including tax tip and one drink or beer per person. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:02:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665318#5162965 http://www.chow.com/topics/665248#5162860 Yes, Ocean Jewels would be better than Fu Run. The private room at Fu Run is bare bones. If you eat at OJ, you can park for free in the large open air lot net to the restaurant. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:41:22 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665248#5162860 http://www.chow.com/topics/665340#5162859 All I can tell you is that we had an excellent meal here about a year ago. The place is beautiful and service was good. I remember exactly zero about what we ate but I can tell you that four of us were very pleased. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:38:30 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665340#5162859 http://www.chow.com/topics/665285#5162708 I have seen impressive (to my novice eyes) marzipan displays at Buono Italia in Chelsea Market. I remember the sample I had being quite good - not too grainy, good almond flavor, not tooth-achingly sweet. That was a while ago, though. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:36:03 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665285#5162708 http://www.chow.com/topics/665031#5162701 That is really sad. Their cortados propelled me through 2 months of bar review classes in Times Sq. The only thing that motivated me to get through the first two hours was my coffee break. And the staff was infallibly friendly and gracious, even on the most trying days. I wonder if it's raised rents, commodity prices, or a gratuitous price increase? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:29:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665031#5162701 http://www.chow.com/topics/665283#5162615 They actually do offer egg creams for $3.50. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:14:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665283#5162615 http://www.chow.com/topics/665328#5162567 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/567993 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/593835 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/602347 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:35:32 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665328#5162567 http://www.chow.com/topics/664840#5162469 Thanks to all of you. Decided to go to La Grenouille for dinner and try to get to EMP for lunch one day. I do have a second night for dinner but it goes to Le Bernardin. I'll report back. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:26:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664840#5162469 http://www.chow.com/topics/665247#5162448 I thought Mast Brothers was the only NYC bean to bar chocolate maker... http://www.mastbrotherschocolate.com/chocolate.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:16:07 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665247#5162448 http://www.chow.com/topics/664223#5162373 i still think babbo and lupa are worth the trouble and the trip. del posto has always struck me as an afterthought to all concerned -- on the basis of two disappointing visits and a couple of underwhelming reports. not sure what the disconnect is, but there definitely seems to be one. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:18:15 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664223#5162373 http://www.chow.com/topics/665305#5162289 Hey Y'all-- I'm new to the East Village and am flying solo tonight. Haven't explored down here on my own yet. I'm looking for a place to grab dinner (sometime after 830). My requirements are simple: must have good food, must serve liquor. That is all. Cost isn't an issue, I can feel "at home" dining by myself pretty much anywhere, and so long as the food is excellent I'm not overly picky about the service. Welcome your recommendations! Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:31:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665305#5162289 http://www.chow.com/topics/665280#5162262 I second that! Was just at Toloache again last night and had another great meal. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:13:41 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665280#5162262 http://www.chow.com/topics/665295#5162227 Hi-does anybody know where to get a cooked turkey for Thanksgiving (at a reasonable price,ie. less than $30)? Preferably on the UWS. Thanks Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:53:56 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665295#5162227 http://www.chow.com/topics/665223#5162126 pork belly will be flesh not stomach, they will specify stomach if its stomach i think ive had the salmon there in black bean sauce, it was pretty decent....salmon is not all that common in chinese cuisine though, im actually not even sure if they have salmon in china...i never ate it growing up and i dont ever remember really seeing it in asia its easier to see what they might be if you have the characters, the english names are often translated poorly although the chinese names are usually not super descriptive either, but if its a semi-well known dish that is just translated poorly its obviously easier to tell what it is Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:11:56 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665223#5162126 http://www.chow.com/topics/664759#5162067 I'm really intrigued. What for? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:54:24 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664759#5162067 http://www.chow.com/topics/600177#5162058 It['s over. I went during the last week, and was pretty unimpressed. 5 dollars for a skewer with one medium size shrimp? No thanks. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:51:55 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/600177#5162058 http://www.chow.com/topics/663879#5162047 You can also order free range turkey from Tamarack Hollow Farms at the Union Square market on Wednesdays and Fridays. They are now taking orders for Thanksgiving. Great bacon from there, too. I think you can do much better than Whole Foods. http://www.eatwellguide.org/listing/detail/29081 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:48:57 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663879#5162047 http://www.chow.com/topics/665079#5162032 I know this is too late but I hope by "watch" you meant on TV. There is no seating or eating to be had anywhere during the parade. That being said, my family and I walked up to NY Noodletown afterwards and enjoyed an amazing lunch. Loved the pan fried noodles w/shrimp. A really fun day. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:45:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665079#5162032 http://www.chow.com/topics/665169#5161976 THANK YOU, ALL. What a gift is this site, and all your research and experience! Sooo excited! Will try to sample them all! :- > Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:28:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665169#5161976 http://www.chow.com/topics/665056#5161952 Heard good reports about The Redhead, but I don't believe they serve dinner on Sunday, though the bar is open. Call first. (212) 533-6212 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:20:11 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665056#5161952 http://www.chow.com/topics/536180#5161927 if youre ever in greenwich CT, do the onion rings at burger shakes and fries Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:12:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/536180#5161927 http://www.chow.com/topics/654569#5161848 shake shack Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:49:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/654569#5161848 http://www.chow.com/topics/665025#5161812 _emilie_ your comments made me laugh. I went here about two years ago with three other people. I ordered the same thing you did, and *hated* it. I was so disappointed. The other dishes were decent but mine was nearly inedible. I chalked it up to an ordering mistake. But the fact is, I've never been a fan of cuban food either. Or maybe I've just never had good cuban food. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:37:29 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665025#5161812 http://www.chow.com/topics/664180#5161736 Anyone been to Calexico recently? For mexican I'm debating between Calexico & Pampano Tacqueria? Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:12:00 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664180#5161736