http://www.chow.com/boards/20 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:40:21 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://www.chow.com/topics/665144#5164300 You said you wanted great ones, you didn't specify that they were supposed to be authentically Mexican. We had a delicious dinner at Santa Fe this past week after not going there for years. My husband and son each had fajitas, each with a different assortment--one had them with a variety of vegetables including cactus, the other with steak. They are each discerning eaters and were really happy with their meals. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:33:48 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665144#5164300 http://www.chow.com/topics/665390#5164296 Intrepid you took the words right out of my mouth. Melt & Fireman's Deli came immediatley to mind. Iron Tomato is ok, I would rather have a sandwich from Dante's or Casa d' Italia in Harrison. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:30:32 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665390#5164296 http://www.chow.com/topics/652953#5164294 perhaps new american? Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:28:17 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/652953#5164294 http://www.chow.com/topics/665500#5164264 Does anyone have some good delivery places around these towns? Thanks for the help. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:13:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665500#5164264 http://www.chow.com/topics/633052#5164211 THAT is fab! Does it come with the guitar player to massage my tired feet after schlepping through the carefully thought-out maze that IS Stew-Stew's? :) I love that it says "You can enjoy a snack!" Right, because dammit, you just can't enjoy a snack with an afghan or blanket, nooooo! Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:43:03 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633052#5164211 http://www.chow.com/topics/657132#5164059 Just received this weeks mail-coupons. Coromandel with the menu in there. $18 for tiki masala, adding further to the WTF at $25 at Thali. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:09:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/657132#5164059 http://www.chow.com/topics/594824#5164031 As delicious as Woodside, without the train ride. We ordered the papaya salad, pad thai, softshell crab with green curry pumpkin sauce, and whole snapper with lemongrass. It started to get crowded at 6:20, which is early for a saturday night, so go early! Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:48:32 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/594824#5164031 http://www.chow.com/topics/661460#5163912 Agree. The pizza is not nearly as good as it used to be. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:38:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/661460#5163912 http://www.chow.com/topics/646615#5163710 Earlier this week I saw a sign in the window that said grand opening was today. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:35:39 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/646615#5163710 http://www.chow.com/topics/665392#5163708 I think you should post this on the Tri-State board. But I will say that I like Chowpatty for quick chaat-type food and Swagath for a good veg South indian thali. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:34:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665392#5163708 http://www.chow.com/topics/665240#5163603 It may not be a bad idea to just call ahead to King's grocery store in Cresskill and have a platter or 2 made up there. High quality ingredients that may or may not break the bank. Either way...it is in the vicinity and will provide delicious food. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:38:02 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665240#5163603 http://www.chow.com/topics/536705#5163602 I ordered one to go http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/663014 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:37:36 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/536705#5163602 http://www.chow.com/topics/663586#5163579 Across the street from Gutterman;s (the funeral home) is Ben's Kosher deli (decent but not great) Also in the same shopping Center is Butera;s(moderate Italian, good pastas, generous portions) and Laguna Grill (salads, Fajitas, some sea food- moderate to upper moderate prices).They just opened the Sage Bistro in the same shopping Center. I have not tried that location but they have a place on the south shore(French style can be a little more pricey? Next to Gutterman's is a decent diner. There are plenty other places in the immediate vicinity ,(If you stay on Jerich Turnpike it will be nearly impossible to get lost) Gabby's Bagels and Woodbury Pizza are almost directly across Jericho from Guttermans, are two other inexpensive options. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:23:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663586#5163579 http://www.chow.com/topics/662170#5163508 fdr: thought of your search when I was in Guidos in Pittsfield on Friday. They carry full smoked duck breasts from Nodines. The Great Barrignton store might have tmen toop. Not quite the Capital district, but....... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:48:25 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662170#5163508 http://www.chow.com/topics/665397#5163422 I am looking for a restuarant in Lond Island NY to have a traditional thanksgiving dinner. Buffet or sit down is fine. It will need to be child friendly, I have a 3 year old. Suffolk county is preferable to Nassau but either would work. thanks mary Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:01:18 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665397#5163422 http://www.chow.com/topics/665381#5163270 Did not like the one in NR and am unwilling to be the guinea pig so wondering if anyone has gone yet and, if so, your thoughts. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:09:55 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665381#5163270 http://www.chow.com/topics/653190#5162990 Chinese? Please tell me you are joking Rich. But maybe there is hope - could be a dumpling house or some very regionally specialized type of place or maybe will knock our socks off but we certainly don't need another mediocre Chinese American as much as we don't need more pan-Asian or Japanese. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:24:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/653190#5162990 http://www.chow.com/topics/638113#5162986 no one mentioned harvest cafe/wine bar... had a great lunch and great time there last fall... heading back next week did i miss something, or do i remember it being better than it is? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:19:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/638113#5162986 http://www.chow.com/topics/640583#5162985 Further from his house (but much closer to me!), Smitty's BBQ in Lyndhurst recently closed--and it is, of course, set up for BBQ... JUST SAYIN'. :-) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:19:15 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/640583#5162985 http://www.chow.com/topics/612691#5162975 They especailly excel with fish. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:10:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/612691#5162975 http://www.chow.com/topics/649237#5162931 Do you know what bakery has great pecan and coconut custard pies for Thanksgiving? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:36:43 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/649237#5162931 http://www.chow.com/topics/664693#5162876 Anyone out there in Western New York? Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:36:03 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664693#5162876 http://www.chow.com/topics/665259#5162874 Sometimes we get our organic turkey from a food co-op we used to belong to. You might want to try Roma or the Troy and Saratoga farmers markets. This is a link to my recent post looking for organic (not natural) chickens, duck, etc. It might have some possible sources: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/662170 Good luck and please report back. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:31:37 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665259#5162874 http://www.chow.com/topics/658826#5162824 I heard Marty's back and if so, it should be fine. He is very particular with his fish. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:10:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/658826#5162824 http://www.chow.com/topics/256876#5162540 Must agree with Laylag -- Casa Maya is Tex-Mex, and not very well done Tex-Mex at that. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:14:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/256876#5162540 http://www.chow.com/topics/665327#5162527 Shiva Natarajan -- owner of Malabar Hill in Elmsford and restaurants in NYC, Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk, Westport and Brewster -- is planning to open a Mexican restaurant in the space formerly occupied by Oporto on East Hartsdale Avenue, according to Greenburgh town supervisor Paul Feiner. Expected opening in February 2010. Meanwhile, try truly authentic Mexican *nearby* in White Plains at: -- Mariachi Loco, in Olympic Plaza, 394 Central Park Ave. [http://mariachilocoinc.com/] -- Gourmet Laguna, formerly Flores Deli, just off Central Park Ave. at 10 Cross St. or -- Cancun Delights, 16 East Post Road, near White Plains Hospital. Adios for now. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:05:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665327#5162527 http://www.chow.com/topics/664794#5162384 Try The Cooking Company in Verona. Interesting hors d'oeuvres, very New York style. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:24:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664794#5162384 http://www.chow.com/topics/665242#5162345 Are you talking about Burke's BBQ Barn? I haven't been there yet, but I have very high hopes. It's owned and run by competition BBQ folk and their menu is interesting with some cool twists. I'll post as soon as I go. Eric Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:59:18 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665242#5162345 http://www.chow.com/topics/624828#5162281 Not a fan of memphis mae's. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:24:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/624828#5162281 http://www.chow.com/topics/664985#5162138 Babs, Sorry, I have never been to MPP Buffet....but I go for lunch or dinner a couple of times of year. It's always very pleasant for me. I DO NOT eat out on holidays ever, mostly due to crowds.......but I will say this, anyone who has won the Cooking Olympics, as Gaspard Caloz has in the past......would only put out a spread he felt was very good. I can recall many years ago when he first opened in Bergenfield, his very first New Year's Eve service was incredible, 11 courses for a mere $65.....It may have been one of the best value meals I have ever had. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:16:24 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664985#5162138 http://www.chow.com/topics/620561#5162125 Good call Beans. I went for restaurant week last night as well. Loved the corn pudding. Chef said they are putting it on the menu full time. Had to try the lobster quesadilla as a second course. So tasty! Then the steak with a potato and chorizo hash, spinach and chimichuri. I can eat that all day. Last night the drink special was a beer or margarita and a shot of tequilla for $7. I'm going on NFL Sunday for the $15 combo platter (sliders, wings, quesadillas and tostones I believe) and a bucket of beers for $10. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:11:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/620561#5162125 http://www.chow.com/topics/663843#5162087 Ditto, the Boathouse, in Ossining. Have had a couple of nice meals there, too. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:59:24 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663843#5162087 http://www.chow.com/topics/664761#5162072 Yes, I've had the same experience more than once, not just during restaurant week. I don't know if that's due to reviewer recognition by the house during visits, or failure to account for slippage some time after the reviews. I don't know how often or consistently they revisit. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:55:36 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664761#5162072 http://www.chow.com/topics/652976#5161982 Fantastic small plates. Inventive combinations of flavors, and very surprising for Long Island, DEFINITELY a find!!! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:31:07 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/652976#5161982 http://www.chow.com/topics/542278#5161975 Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe. It is a very unique establishment ( kind of stuck in a time warp) The service can be bad to atrocious. But I find it fun to go there ( waitstaff is incompetent but usually really nice), its entertaining. The food sucks but I have a soft spot for the small ( six slice ) garlic, sausage and cherry pepper pizza. The small pies are better than the large, I think it has something to do with how thin they are. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:28:39 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/542278#5161975 http://www.chow.com/topics/664634#5161934 Rule in life is do not eat with anyone who does not like fried potatoes. Jfood found the STM location has more zing that the SONO location, especially the calamari. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:14:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664634#5161934 http://www.chow.com/topics/665245#5161844 There is a Burger King and also a McDonalds outside Southampton Village, unfortunately that may be your only option. Maybe Corner Bar would be open? Or one of the pizzarias? Once the season is over, everyone makes up for all the lost holidays of the summer. You'd better ask your hosts to check around, or call the Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Oh, one place I just thought of, MAYBE and it would be great for kids, is Ziggys, just south of town. Call them and ask 537-6060. You never know. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:48:56 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665245#5161844 http://www.chow.com/topics/665230#5161767 Darkstar Two, My Candi is open and thriving. What a beautiful store and not only do they have Pomegranate jelly bellys but alsso 23 other flavors of jelly belly. They also have M & M color works, pucker powder and a huge selection of gourmet pretzels and chocolates. They have literally 100's of different candies as well as gifts, novelties and lots of kids stuff. It is well worth the trip to the store. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:23:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665230#5161767 http://www.chow.com/topics/664885#5161658 Aroma osteria in Wappingers Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:48:59 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664885#5161658 http://www.chow.com/topics/662852#5161564 Travelers rest is a nightmare for Thanksgiving, overcrowded, dirty, skimpy portions. Think Mothers day at a cheap buffet. Overflowing busbuckets, the dining dead (much older diners), screaming babies. I had T-day at Iron horse grill and it was terrific, and reasonable. also Kittle House and Peter Pratt's Inn. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:21:06 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662852#5161564 http://www.chow.com/topics/665243#5161529 I searched for brunch on the board, and didn't really find what I was looking for... I'm organizing a brunch for a group of women, mostly between 25 and 45. I'd like it to be somewhere in lower to mid-Westchester on a Sunday in December. Looking for something with good food and a festive (or at the very least nice) atmosphere. Prix Fixe is a bonus, but not a necessity. TIA! Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:13:50 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665243#5161529 http://www.chow.com/topics/660557#5161380 I had dinner at Chat last week with a group of 6. We had a reservation and we were seated right away. It was packed at 8:00 on a Wednesday and we were surprised because it was the opening night of the World Series (husbands all stayed home to watch the game!). I started with a salad with goat cheese and beets it was very large and tasty. Then I had a turkey and brie panini with cranberries and it came with fries. The sandwich was also very good. Although I didn't taste it, my friend ordered the steamed artichoke appetizer and it looked great. She really enjoyed it. Some people at the table had the grilled tuna sandwich for an entree and they seemed to enjoy that (I don't like tuna). I can't remember what everyone else got, but we were all there for the first time and overall everyone really enjoyed their food. Some had a glass of wine, others just had Diet Coke. We each had an appetizer and an entree (or sandwich of some sort) and with tip it came to $40pp. I liked it a lot and I look forward to going back. Only downside was that it was very noisy... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:23:22 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/660557#5161380 http://www.chow.com/topics/663014#5161342 yes Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:11:49 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/663014#5161342 http://www.chow.com/topics/659699#5161129 Definitely check out Crystal Springs Resort in Sussex County, NJ they have a wide array of options depending on what you are looking for: buffet, gourmet, prix fixe, etc. There are also a ton of hiking trails nearby as well! I hope you find what you are looking for and have a great thanksgiving! I have been to all of therestaurants here as I live local and they are spot on! http://www.crystalgolfresort.com/DiningWine/Thanksgiving.aspx Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:07:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/659699#5161129 http://www.chow.com/topics/665196#5161029 So, I saw in the Local -Eyez on Milford an ad for this restaurant, located in the former location of Margarita Grille and before that Red Fin. At The Dock Shopping Plaza across from BJ's, 955 Ferry Boulevard. Nothing good ever seems to go in there, and it is such a nice location on the river (albeit under the Moses Wheeler highway overpass). Ad says "Serving contemporary italian cuisine for lunch and dinner" and "Under New Ownership." No website I could find other than some ads for servers. Let's hope they hire some trained professionals, not the local pretty big-breasted HS girls and their boyfriends like the Red Fin. Servers can make quite the difference, so I hope they don't make that mistake again. I called the Assagio in Branford, and the host said they are unrelated, but he found it funny how similar the name and even the way the A looks in the title. They could only be so lucky to be as good as Assaggio in Branford. Anyway, if you are brave enough to try it, let us know how it is. Red Fin was trying to be upscale, then Margarita Grille went casual hoping to get all the Stratford 20-year-olds since Harborside was having some issues with their patrons. How will this fare; should be interesting. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:35:16 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665196#5161029 http://www.chow.com/topics/664183#5160881 That was a small concern beforehand too. I thought people seated at the far ends would be unhappy that they could not really see the dance floor or the dj/band. When we, and our wedding party, entered the room people on the far ends got up and stood where they could see us. We only had around 75-80 people so we closed off parts of the far ends of the main dining area. We timed the reception so that people entered the restaurant while it was till faily light outside. They came in and enjoyed the cocktail portion in the "dance" area and in the smaller seated area. We kept all of the curtains closed. By the time the cocktail portion finished it was dark outside and they opened the curtains to the beautiful view. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:42:13 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/664183#5160881 http://www.chow.com/topics/650261#5160685 Someone on that list posted about Sol Mar, I went there with some friends a few weekends ago as they had a 5 hour layover at Newark, and we all loved it. Can't wait to go back. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:47:56 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/650261#5160685 http://www.chow.com/topics/662423#5160625 You sound like our kind of guy. We fried two turkeys for our Halloween party last Saturday.--one Cuban marinated, one Cajun. It's really the best way to cook a turkey. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:28:57 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/662423#5160625 http://www.chow.com/topics/665135#5160445 There used to be a place which sold roasted chickens in the A&P shopping center in Wykagyl. They are gone. Does anyone know where to get a comparable chicken, other than supermarkets? Thank you. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:20:09 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/665135#5160445