312894 Thu Jul 27 19:30:12 -0700 2006 5 19 Outer Boroughs 0 1771549 Anyone been? What's best on the menu? Thu Jul 27 19:30:12 -0700 2006 17812 sake 1 1771899 I was there a couple of months ago. The menu is a bit more prosaic than I had hoped -- I had expected some Korean flourishes, but they were pretty few - kimchee rice and a scallion pancake if memory serves. Our foursome all thought that the appetizers were above par but that the entrees were pretty underwhelming. We had the pork dumplings, manchego-stuffed zucchini blossoms, and crab cake to start -- all of which were great. The dumplings had nice flavor and texture while the crab cake was incredibly meaty. As far as entrees go, the scallops were nice, but rather a meagre portion for the price ($20) and the accompanying scallion pancake was tasty, but not more so than (or even that different from) Chinese take-out. The papardelle with lamb ragu was fine, as was the burger, and our fourth dish was a rather forgettable chicken. I had certainly expected more creativity in the offerings and liveliness in the dishes themselves. I think 360 offers a considerably better dining experience on all fronts - and at a much better price to boot. Thu Jul 27 21:41:15 -0700 2006 1771549 16827 dianasiri 1 1772437 Thank you. I feel exactly the same way - in spite of all the salivating press. 360 does everthing better. Hope & Anchor has a better burger. They are most cetainly not worth a trip -unless you want to admire the woodwork! Fri Jul 28 01:52:46 -0700 2006 1771549 22226 Scott Berkman 2 1780790 The Good Fork is not 360, and it's not trying to be. It is a lovely little casual restaurant with consistantly good food, and warm friendly service. It is a nice fit between the Hope & Anchor's Diner vibe, and the more upscale 360. Most people in the neighborhood are glad to have them here, and enjoy having another nice place to go. I love the dumplings, and the beet salad. My GF loves the wings, but they are super spicy. The Zuccini flowers are also good. This is a nice local couple working hard to create a cool little spot... Scott Redhook has room for more than just Hope & Anchor, and 360, although we enjoy them both! Tue Aug 01 19:36:49 -0700 2006 1772437 23134 monicabyrne1101 1 1783570 I had a pretty terrific burger there, and the staff were very accommodating and sweet. My boyfriend and I sat at the bar. Prices seemed very reasonable to me. Oh! And I nearly forgot the tempura onion rings! Very, very tasty. I'm looking forward to trying The Good Fork again, if I can figure out how to get back there. Wed Aug 02 20:38:03 -0700 2006 1771549 13207 LoDega 1 1806586 My wife and I and four of our friends, including a chef from a well-regarded PS restaurant made the pilgrimage to Red Hook last night to The Good Fork. Our friends had all been once before, this was our first time. When we were seated in the charming outside area my chef friend ran into two others from the food business. Always a good sign when you see people who really know good food eating at someplace you've never been to! Owner Ben Schneider graciously greeted us on arrival and showed us to our table on the back deck. We opened with glasses of Prosecco and by the end of the night had consumed 4 bottles of wine, a white Bordeaux, an Argentinian melbec, a French cabernet and an Italian red I lost track off ;-) We each ordered and shared different appetizers - Vietnamese pork ribs (delicious!), pork & chive dumplings (fantatstic), crab cake, grilled mango salad, a egg drop/shrimp fettucine and sabo noodles with goat cheese and ginger. For mains there was skate, seared scallops, roasted cloonshe chicken, slow braised Bershire pork, and steak and eggs Korean style. I had one the best cheeseburgers I have ever tasted! Delicious charred top with perfect medium rare center, on a perfect bun with tempura onion rings for a side. Heaven! At the end of the evening Sohui Kim, the chef and partner came out to chat with. All-in-all a great evening. I see what all the buzz is about and highly recommend The God Fork to anyone. We'll be returning Mon Aug 14 15:19:41 -0700 2006 1771549 24539 livetotravel