http://www.chow.com/boards/18 Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:44:18 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844306#7342269 Hahhahha! That's awesome. The bone marrow DID look amazing, however, the folks I was with weren't very adventurous. Next time I will try that, for sure. Thanks for the rec! LeahBaila Wed, 16 May 2012 12:20:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/844306#7342269 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848236#7342267 Right? If only it weren't so far away from my apt, I'd be there much more often. I, too, love Da Andrea. Have not been to Basta Pasta, but recall someone else talking about how much they loved it. What are your favorites there? TIA :) LeahBaila Wed, 16 May 2012 12:18:42 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848236#7342267 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849208#7342239 Mea culpa! Motosport Wed, 16 May 2012 11:55:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849208#7342239 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849155#7342232 Sunday Supper at Public is a FANTASTIC deal, great suggestion. I will add Parm to the list for great simple food and the counter seating. Spiritchaser Wed, 16 May 2012 11:44:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849155#7342232 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849143#7342182 Sorry, but as a single woman, I am not comfortable taking the subway after 10 p.m. Let's end this debate as I previously stated that traveling via the subway from Brooklyn Fare late at night from Brooklyn is inconvenient for me. If you're volunteering to escort me home, I'd gladly accept your kindness :-). ellenost Wed, 16 May 2012 10:34:38 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849143#7342182 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849308#7342149 Also keep in mind that all meals are taxed. Sales tax in New York City is 8.875%. nmprisons mentioned Kyo Ya. If you haven't had really good Japanese kaiseki before, go. I had one of my best meals there, and the whole experience was extremely pleasant. It is definitely not French nor Italian. But if you do go, make sure to have kaiseki, a traditional tasting menu. That way, you will get the chef's most special dishes of the day, some of which are not on their regular menu. And they have great sakes to drink with your meal. Pan Wed, 16 May 2012 09:01:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849308#7342149 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849248#7342146 Spicy tasting menu for the win! I have to go to this place. Pan Wed, 16 May 2012 08:53:47 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849248#7342146 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849141#7342145 You could try calling Oriental Garden. Based on my experience, I believe a manager would work with you to design a menu that would keep to your price point. (You could select the menu in advance, but I've actually worked it out with them on the spot, and it's been fine.) I think 30 people would take up 3 tables. If you want a private room, try calling Congee Village and seeing what they have available. Oriental Garden is better, but it's very possible to have a good to very good meal at Congee Village, depending on what you like and what you order. The unrelated Congee has a downstairs room that is not private but isn't their main dining room, and that might be available. The food there is also quite alright. I've had successful, tasty banquets at all three of those restaurants. Good Korean would be very difficult at that price point, I believe, though I stand to be corrected. Pan Wed, 16 May 2012 08:51:31 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849141#7342145 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/838629#7342035 I respect many of the posters on this board, and know some take beautiful pictures. However, the way I view taking pictures of food from the perspective of a diner is the same I feel about taking photographs of art. I feel it removes me from the pleasure of the piece. I want to feast on a dish with my eyes, my nose, and my mouth. I'm too engrossed with the sensual experience of food to interrupt it with a camera. Just not my thing, and the more trendy it becomes, the more I tire of all kinds of electronic devices on dining room tables. Maybe I'm just old fashioned. The constitution arguments are completely laughable, although it speaks volumes of how little privacy or discretion are valued in current society. Splendid Wine Snob Wed, 16 May 2012 05:02:05 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/838629#7342035 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849137#7342030 So they don't serve it to regulars for free any more? I've been there many times for lunch, and only a couple of times for dinner. I much prefer the overall setting and atmosphere at lunch. I'm there in a couple of weeks, let's see how it all turn out. Uncle Yabai Wed, 16 May 2012 04:58:11 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849137#7342030 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849250#7341973 But we'll still all love New Hampshire. Sneakeater Wed, 16 May 2012 04:03:40 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849250#7341973 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849096#7341947 Casa Mono might be a good choice. foodwhisperer Wed, 16 May 2012 03:45:40 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849096#7341947 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848494#7341941 The Bo Ssam is big, heavy, and meaty. I wouldn't get the rice cakes to share as I think it would be too heavy. Buns, hams, and pickles, perhaps. It is not that the Bo Ssam is not going to feed 9, it is more than the Bo Ssam gets monotonous after a while. I have found the portion sizes at Ssam Bar to be pretty consistent over the last few years, and do not have a problem with the price as you can usually taste the quality of ingredients (Bev Eggleston's pork, Benton's bacon, asparagus from a chef's family farm, etc). But I'm not a student. kathryn Wed, 16 May 2012 03:41:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848494#7341941 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845204#7341922 My Japanese language skills need improvement for sure. I always take the opportunity to speak as best I can. I think my English skills probably need improvement as well. I continue to learn japanese and continue to forget what i once learned. I enjoy the Japanese language , food, and culture. Perhaps i need a Japanese girlfriend again. Right now my Tagalog is improving greatly, that's due to a Filipino girlfriend. I'm not sure honkaku-teki is exactly right either. Basically, my Japanese friends tell me I eat like a Japanese old man. Things younger Japanese do not like much like wata , shiokara, etc. even tori wasa. Anyway, I guess ask for the smelly stuff. Enjoy. foodwhisperer Wed, 16 May 2012 03:32:45 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845204#7341922 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846391#7341896 My middle name is Social foodwhisperer Wed, 16 May 2012 03:24:48 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/846391#7341896 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/832620#7341894 Smith and Wollensky's is only in NYC for 34 years. The building however is from 1893, before it was Smith and Wollensky , it was a great steak house called Manny Wolf's. I went there when I was younger. You folks mentioned most of the Icons. i am amazed 21 Club is still around, most of the Icons I don't like, that includes Old Homestead. If there is still a Chock full o nuts or a Horn and Hardart Automat, those are icons for sure. Sammy's, Katz's Russ and Daughters, Keens, Sardi's, Four Seasons, Tad's Steakhouse is kind of iconic , they used to have steaks for $1.19, I think today they are only $10. , Pete's Tavern, DelMonico's, Gallaghers, Russian Tea Room, Chumly's the old speakeasy, One if by land, Peter Luger, White Horse, Fraunces Tavern, Monte's, Lombardi's, Papaya King is over 80 years old,and a definite Icon. Nathan's in coney island for sure, The Oyster Bar at Grand Central is over 90 years old, B&H Dairy has been around since 1930's and an Icon to vegetarians, Odessa might be iconic, Cafe Ferrara is probably the first italian cafe established in 1892, Veniero's dates back pretty far as well. Lanza's and John's and Patsy's are pretty iconic. Peking Duck House, Wo Hop, Nam Wah, Hong Fat, 4,5,6 i'll call iconic. Maybe Vincent;s and Umberto's and Puglia's. The ones that could have been but disappeared Orange Julius, Nedicks, Ratner's, Patricia Murphy's, Mama Leone's, Elaine's, Market Diner, Pink Tea Cup, Zum Zum, Sloppy Louie's, foodwhisperer Wed, 16 May 2012 03:23:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/832620#7341894 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848905#7341758 Quantum Leap is a good choice especially for weekend brunch. John's Italian restaurant on E 12th St ( I think), has a a vegan menu, in addition to their regular menu. There is a Vegan restaurant next door to John's called Angelika Kitchen. You can go further downtown to Rubirosa for their gluten free, meatless dairy less menu. Souen is another place , reasonable walk to 13th and university or to SoHo. At Pala on Allen and Houston, they not only have a vegan menu, they have gluten free pizza, you can customize the pizza to not have cheese or meat. They gluten free pasta also. foodwhisperer Wed, 16 May 2012 02:25:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848905#7341758 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849140#7341685 Thanks Monica! I'm glad we are going with MF! We only get to NYC once/year and we have hit most of the obvious choices...it get's a little tougher with the slightly more obscure choices. I am always pleased with with where the chowhounds send me!! :) MaryMelissa Wed, 16 May 2012 01:49:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849140#7341685 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849354#7341663 I agree on Marea. foodwhisperer Wed, 16 May 2012 01:38:34 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849354#7341663 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849406#7341599 Inoteca perfect! Thank you! BLover33 Wed, 16 May 2012 01:02:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849406#7341599 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849304#7341554 Back when I used to live in that neighborhood, I popped into both Town and Country somewhat regularly, I thought they were both solid, fun places - kind of a Midtown version of Gramercy Tavern and the Tavern Room. I was sorry to see them close. Unfortunately, his new places are both a snooze. The food may have well-sourced ingredients, and be prepared well enough - but by god they're BORING. It's all technique and no creativity, sadly. Of the Iron Chefs in NYC, his restaurants are hands down the least interesting by a pretty good margin (and yes, I realize I'm including Bobby Flay's restaurants in that assessment - at least there's a little creativity on his plates, if everything at Mesa Grill is too sweet by half...) sgordon Wed, 16 May 2012 00:34:06 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849304#7341554 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/674051#7341234 Sorry, I didn't look at how old this thread was RRNYC Tue, 15 May 2012 21:55:20 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/674051#7341234 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843080#7341213 Thank you very much. I did it all wrong. wet chicken, cold chicken, very hot oil, one piece at a time. I will try it again and remember your tips. Thanks again. foodwhisperer Tue, 15 May 2012 21:49:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843080#7341213 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/381360#7341208 Again, the $1 slices taste OK for about 3 seconds then the sauce kicks in, I think they add High Fructose Corn syrup or something to it. It leaves a horrible taste in your mouth. The dough made me feel bloated, but anyway, it wasn't too bad , not soggy not crisp, a lot of corn meal on the bottom. The cheese didn't seem terrible. The sauce though, makes me sick thinking about it. The one I went to was Roll and Go they have many all over, the city Canal St., Broadway, and more. foodwhisperer Tue, 15 May 2012 21:46:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/381360#7341208 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839491#7341194 Two stars from the New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/16/dining/reviews/michael-toscano-provides-a-thrill-at-perla.html peter j Tue, 15 May 2012 21:39:47 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/839491#7341194 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842095#7341152 Motorino won't disappoint. Co. is really good, In Tribeca definitely go to Grand Daisy bakery and try the potato pizza or the fresh mushroom pizza., in Tribeca Luzzo's is very good, Gigino is not bad, Cinque's pizza is interesting. Do not under any circumstances do what i did the other day. Do not try the pizza at Roll and Go $1 pizza. I had to do it, it is really bad. The sauce leaves a bad taste in your mouth. foodwhisperer Tue, 15 May 2012 21:23:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842095#7341152 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/711661#7341138 Wow, old posts are amusing, sometimes drive me crazy. Song on 2nd Ave, I am pretty sure has closed. The one in Brooklyn is still around, but not very good. On LES, there is Kuma Inn, a n Asian mix, in a cool location upstairs on Ludlow St. Some Vietnamese, some Thai, some Chinese, some Filipino dishes. The name is Filipino, the chefs are I believe Hispanic and Filipino. The waitstaff , last I was there , were Chinese, Japanese, English. There's a Noodle place , i believe it is called the Noodle Shop and it is right next to the Meatball Shoppe, It's not amazing, but it is Asian and not bad. Congee Village isn't far for some Chinese dishes.There is a Thai place on Ludlow but I never tried it. Then if you go North to the East Village, you have Nicky's Vietnamese, Minca Ramen, Kyo Ya kaiseki, Maharlik Filipino, Jewel Bako sushi, soba Koh , Soba Ya, Robataya japanese grill, Gyu kaku japanese bbq, Taisho on St Marks, yakitori and more. Kanoyama sushi omakase, and oyster bar, Cha An tea house, Yokocho late night yakitori, St. Alp Chinese Tea House, Nam Peng Cambodian sandwich shop. That's my additions foodwhisperer Tue, 15 May 2012 21:15:54 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/711661#7341138 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849391#7341128 Yes. Chowanmushi is a great homemade food. But I could never experiment w foie! This really far surpassed my greatest expectations. And it's just a fun place to eat. This will be my standing reservation whenever I'm back in town. FattyDumplin Tue, 15 May 2012 21:11:43 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849391#7341128 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849134#7341105 You get $200 for passing GO! foodwhisperer Tue, 15 May 2012 21:02:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849134#7341105 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849376#7341082 Tocqueville is right next door. Considering the whether, I second Tocqueville. I may be there tonite also. foodwhisperer Tue, 15 May 2012 20:51:39 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849376#7341082 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849258#7340718 Yes! I forgot about Mimi's! I used to live in that neighborhood. I haven't been there in a number of years, but the regular piano player is quite... uh.... colorful. He often wears a mumu and has an amazing assortment of hats. The food's not bad. It's very typical red-sauce, checkered tablecloth Italian fare. Mimi's is far from a swanky, ivory-tickling experience. More rollicking than dignified, if that's what you're looking for. egit Tue, 15 May 2012 18:26:57 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849258#7340718 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848086#7340636 Used to be that PJs didn't deliver liquor, only wine. Sometimes if you ordered a bunch of wine and wanted a bottle or two of liquor they'd throw it in. I'd call them to check. JonChance Tue, 15 May 2012 17:56:27 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848086#7340636 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848715#7340526 Fresh Salt on Beekman St. Great little bar. It's tucked away next to the Cuban place on the corner. Also second made fresh daily. 3dogsandaslope Tue, 15 May 2012 17:13:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848715#7340526 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849323#7340444 For "American" cuisine, I would suggest checking out the following: David Burke, on 62nd, b/t Park & Lex. Park Avenue Spring (Summer, Fall, Winter), on 63rd & Park,. If you are willing to consider contemporary French cuisine with international elements, I highly recommend Cafe Boulud, on 76th, b/t 5th & Madison. The food is superb, and their private space can accommodate 30+. http://thewizardofroz.wordpress.com RGR Tue, 15 May 2012 16:42:10 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849323#7340444 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849083#7340335 I don't know about cookies all that much, but you might try Fishtail by David Burke on62 nd Street a little west of Lexington and follow that up by goodies from Le Pain Quotidien on Lexington between 63/64 Street. quite good food at Fishtail and the goodies from LPQ are really excellent. pammi Tue, 15 May 2012 16:01:58 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849083#7340335 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849309#7340191 I was there on a Saturday night last month and they were busy - I can imagine that is quite different during the week. The groupon price is right - but with ridiculous menu restrictions. Two orders of Vadouvan scallops Two entrees of your choice of either crispy duck or ajwaini mushroom Two servings of coconut rice pudding Two glasses of wine a (a $10 value each) chloes Tue, 15 May 2012 15:11:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849309#7340191 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848279#7339872 Nicky's is closer. Ive never been to Banh Mi Saigon. Nam Pang on E 12th is my favorite, although they call themselves Cambodian sandwiches, there is nothing that even resembles these in Cambodia. They have delicious sandwiches and soups though foodwhisperer Tue, 15 May 2012 12:44:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848279#7339872 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849272#7339780 You should consider The NoMad. ellenost Tue, 15 May 2012 10:58:58 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849272#7339780 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849000#7339725 Malaysian Grill, 104th St. between Broadway and Amsterdam. Their Malaysian menu items are limited, but if they know you want them done right, they will do it for you. The owner is Singaporean, and when we told him we used to live in Malaysia, he went into the kitchen and told them to make it like he likes it, and it was the real stuff. Pan Tue, 15 May 2012 08:07:43 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849000#7339725 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849203#7339596 I hope it doesn't happen to Corton, Recette, Jung Sik, and Brushstroke. Kyo Ya, would have been on this list but , too late, they got their stars, and it is impossible to get in now. So far I have never had a problem getting in on short notice at any of these. The food at all of these is delicious. foodwhisperer Tue, 15 May 2012 05:02:08 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849203#7339596 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849237#7339589 I'll second Keens, even the fish is good there. For my in-laws they only rate Burger King. I hope they aren't reading this ,,haha foodwhisperer Tue, 15 May 2012 04:54:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849237#7339589 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/786160#7339579 They may have changed the address, 30 Pell took up 2 stores. I think Delight 28 is the place. Not ABC. By the way Vegetarian Paradise a few doors down has good dumplings foodwhisperer Tue, 15 May 2012 04:46:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/786160#7339579 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848983#7339572 I hope you made it somewhere to catch the 3rd period. Go Rangers! foodwhisperer Tue, 15 May 2012 04:39:01 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/848983#7339572 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845579#7339057 My wife and I had a wonderful time in NYC. Thank you all for your help in selecting a restaurant (La Grenouille) it was lovely! And Ellenost, you were spot on, Wicked was excellent! Again, thank you all for taking the time and sharing your knowledge. kjmcc0729 Mon, 14 May 2012 23:56:44 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/845579#7339057 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849097#7338831 Gracias! I will also go to Ronda so will try to do some sleuthing! And now I will be on the lookout for those olives as well. And the famous raisins, too. erica Mon, 14 May 2012 21:45:33 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849097#7338831 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849164#7338823 Email them - they are listed on their website: http://www.saintstephenofhungary.com/ thegforceny Mon, 14 May 2012 21:40:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849164#7338823 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849209#7338809 This recent thread might help: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/843815 thegforceny Mon, 14 May 2012 21:33:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/849209#7338809 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/833859#7338718 interesting, its not too far from where i live, ill give it a try Lau Mon, 14 May 2012 20:53:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/833859#7338718 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842449#7338661 Thanks for that report, Kathryn. I've just read the NYMag review (linked it on another thread); curious what you all think about his opinions. erica Mon, 14 May 2012 20:30:22 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/842449#7338661