http://www.chow.com/boards/18 Sat, 25 May 2013 03:33:27 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903163#8097022 Your suggestions and help have been fantastic. I'm not a forum person usually but this showing me how great they can be. Jsimo01 Sun, 26 May 2013 02:41:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903163#8097022 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902306#8097019 I think we're talked about this before. Nyonya was authentic and good, in their book (at least the Malay dishes). sugartoof Sun, 26 May 2013 02:40:04 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902306#8097019 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903175#8096969 Thats not nec true, I am in Hawaii pretty often. There arent too many places like Kajitsu, Brushstroke, 15 East, Azabu, Takashi, Yakiniku Gen, Hakata Ton Ton or Soto in Honolulu. There seems to be more of a focus on Okinawan, kappo, izakaya, okazuya, bento, teppanyaki and cheap sushi in Honolulu. Ricky Sun, 26 May 2013 02:11:13 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903175#8096969 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902181#8096963 I demand full attribution! Well, at least a free subscription ... ipsedixit Sun, 26 May 2013 02:06:49 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902181#8096963 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903211#8096817 Hu Kitchen makes one that contains "minced vegetables, seeds, flax meal, and egg." http://hukitchen.com/index.php http://www.details.com/blogs/daily-details/2013/03/is-grain-free-the-new-gluten-free.html kathryn Sun, 26 May 2013 00:04:59 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903211#8096817 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903205#8096812 Sunday through Wednesday, you will have a harder time finding places that are open late, but it is not impossible as long as you are willing to leave the Theatre District. It is much easier Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Sunday will be the toughest day to find somewhere open past 11pm. Some Sunday ideas, closer to the theatre district: Yakitori Totto - open until 11pm Marseille - 11pm Kashkaval - 11pm Totto Ramen - 11pm Sake Bar Hagi - 3am Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar and Grill - 12am Landmarc - 2am Casellula - 2am Esca - 10:30pm Salvation Taco - midnight All of these will be open even later on other days. Danji is also very good & close to the theatre district. It is open 10:30pm weekdays, 11:30pm weekend nights, but it is closed Sundays. A little further away in Chelsea/Flatiron/NoMad: The Breslin - 4am The John Dory - midnight El Quinto Pino - 11pm Boqueria - 11pm, 19th St location Montmartre - 11pm Hanjan - midnight, closed Sundays And below 14th St: Blue Ribbon - til 4am Blue Ribbon Izakaya - midnight Momofuku Ssam Bar - midnight Fatty Cue - midnight Tertulia - 11:30pm Joseph Leonard - 2am Fedora - 2am Spotted Pig - 2am Louro - 11pm Recette - 11:30pm weekdays, midnight, Fri-Sun according to their OpenTable The Dutch - midnight Motorino - midnight Minetta Tavern - 1am Lupa - midnight Dell'anima - midnight Perla - 11pm Buvette - 2am Coppelia - 24/7 Mission Chinese - midnight Pok Pok Pad Thai - 11pm Lafayette - 11pm Alder - 11pm Carbone - midnight Pearl & Ash - midnight, closed Sundays Hours change all the time so call / check their web site / Facebook / Twitter before going. kathryn Sat, 25 May 2013 23:59:55 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903205#8096812 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903045#8096804 I was thinking of having tea at The Crosby Street Hotel. http://www.firmdalehotels.com/new-york/crosby-street-hotel/crosby-afternoon-tea HickTownBarnaby Sat, 25 May 2013 23:51:18 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903045#8096804 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903224#8096740 That's it. Looking where in Chinatown, in any of the boroughs, where at a restaurant I can get turtle soup. Any kind of turtle. Also, doesn't have to be soup, could be whatever kind of preparation, but my understanding is soup is the most popular. peanuttree Sat, 25 May 2013 22:53:32 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903224#8096740 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903220#8096686 Is there any place on the upper east side with good gelato? (If not, perhaps a smart venture capitalist looking for a great opportunity!) I thought Maison Kayser would sell it but it never happened. nezzie Sat, 25 May 2013 22:31:00 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903220#8096686 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900279#8096597 The only times recently that I've had not up to par Ceci Cela pastries was from other cafes that they sell to. They have not sold, the owner, Laurent, does the baking usually. foodwhisperer Sat, 25 May 2013 21:28:25 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/900279#8096597 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902970#8096510 its a very solid restaurant. they cook everything very well. of all of the 'new french' places, i like le philosophe the best. sam1 Sat, 25 May 2013 20:30:02 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902970#8096510 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903161#8096458 Yes, they have Georgian wines. I had a glass of Georgian red wine - I liked it but I'm not much of a wine connoisseur. Next time I think I'll try the Lobio and another khachapuri variant... pravit Sat, 25 May 2013 19:54:15 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903161#8096458 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903033#8096452 Yes I have, and I like it! I think the food is better than the Malaysian place in the Bowery/Elizabeth tunnel, although it's a tad more expensive. This Lee Chung Cafe place sounds interesting. Has anyone tried the Myanmar fish noodles? I rarely get down to the part of Chinatown... pravit Sat, 25 May 2013 19:50:18 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903033#8096452 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/891262#8096435 I had it last night at Le Philosophe. Cant compare it against the rest but I thought it was delicious. Not super big but just the right size to be able to share. perfectly cooked filet medium rare. Super rich Madeira sauce, didn't care much for the foie. Ziggy41 Sat, 25 May 2013 19:39:16 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/891262#8096435 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903053#8096158 Second the eggplant parm. I also like chicken parm and veal parm sandwiches when I'm in NYC, but the good ones seem to be harder and harder to find these days. Tuna melts aren't common where I live, so I also associate tuna melts with NY coffee shops. Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop would be a good place for a tuna melt. prima Sat, 25 May 2013 16:25:37 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903053#8096158 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902691#8096144 I second that the lines are not practical for Totto Ramen. Also IMO it's absurd to wait on a long line for ramen in general. Another sushi suggestion near theatre district is Hatsuhana. (very walkable) foodwhisperer Sat, 25 May 2013 16:17:47 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902691#8096144 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903105#8096130 I think the general consensus here is that Soto is better for cooked dishes and Jewel Bako has gone much downhill. I like Azabu but their variety doesn't seem as far ranging as others. Kuruma is will way too expensive for you, I think, and/or not really the place you jump to from never having an omakase before. I like Blue Ribbon Izakaya on the LES but it is pretty loud. Also don't confuse it with Blue Ribbon Sushi in Soho, which is only OK for nigiri. kathryn Sat, 25 May 2013 16:08:42 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903105#8096130 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903094#8096086 Great food at an Irish Pub on 34th and 8th called Tra Ng princeofpork3 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:40:50 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903094#8096086 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903136#8096060 There is a Whole Foods on Houston and Bowery, not too far from Soho---maybe a 5 minute walk from Lafayette/Prince. iluvcookies Sat, 25 May 2013 15:17:24 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/903136#8096060 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/872471#8095986 I suggest you try the fried oysters, khao soi, crispy para. These are my favorite dishes. foodwhisperer Sat, 25 May 2013 11:26:46 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/872471#8095986 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/891252#8095801 Neuhaus chocolates- belgium Ttrockwood Sat, 25 May 2013 04:23:14 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/891252#8095801 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902943#8095581 Make sure you put yourself on the wait list for Per Se, I think you specify the date. That's how I got my reservation the last time. Depending, the cancellation could be last minute, but in my case, it was well in advance of the date that I left. villainx Sat, 25 May 2013 01:07:06 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902943#8095581 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902695#8095560 Cafe Talluleh 71 & Columbus French Bistro with amazing drinks. Sushi Yasaka 72 st beteen West End & Broadway- Amazing sushi at great prices. rkaene Sat, 25 May 2013 00:55:17 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902695#8095560 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/856636#8095051 I do! I cocktail waitressed there for a year or so in the late 80s. Loud atmosphere with the live music downstairs, chill and dark upstairs in the jazz bar, delightful ambiance in the restaurant with the garden and the ducks. Crazy owner named Giancarlo Santini. I had moved on already when it closed. A bartender friend told me she drove into the city to work her shift and the place was locked up with a sign on the door. No notice at all.But I had a great time working there and seeing some talented house musicians entertain patrons who paid waaaay too much for drinks. :) And I once lived in the building next to Il Vagabondo, which another person mentioned in her post. Memories! deloradayewriter Fri, 24 May 2013 20:12:03 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/856636#8095051 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902881#8094852 +1 Saw both there. Pookipichu Fri, 24 May 2013 18:40:19 GMT http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/902881#8094852