489804 Thu Feb 14 18:18:35 -0800 2008 92 19 Outer Boroughs 0 3399099 Since I write a restaurant blog, I thought it might be a good idea to skip the Zagat numbers and Yelp, et al. stars and just ask: What are the top five restaurants in your neighborhood within ten average walking blocks from your front door? If you cab it, it's too far. Thu Feb 14 18:18:35 -0800 2008 85904 eateryrow 1 3401241 In Windsor Terrace: Rhythm & Booze for burgers; Hot Diggity Dog for hotdogs; Crossroads Cafe for coffee, soup and sandwiches; Windsor Cafe for a decent dinner breakfast; and once in a while, Elora's for Spanish takeout. Haven't been to Enzo's, the new brick oven pizza place yet. The neighborhood is fairly limited food wise. Fri Feb 15 11:04:42 -0800 2008 3399099 11497 Claire 2 3412525 YIKES! Fairly limited is right--I wouldn't eat in any of those places except Elora's. Elora's has great Cuban/Puerto Rican/Spanish food, best roast pork in town. Enzo's brick oven pizza was decent, crust could've been crunchier. Dub Pies is good at what they do. But hey, if you eat hot dogs and other foodlike substances, I guess you'll eat anywhere. Tue Feb 19 08:16:53 -0800 2008 3401241 55102 culprit 3 3418068 Rhythm & Booze has very good burgers. Terrace Bagels is also very good. Wed Feb 20 14:02:24 -0800 2008 3412525 86411 MRich 4 3593703 I agree, Rhythm & Booze has amazing burgers. Mon Apr 14 14:36:46 -0700 2008 3418068 88498 cixous 3 3419787 Spare me the "foodlike substances." A great hot dog is a delicacy, and while Hot Diggity Dog's franks are no Nathan's, they're pretty good. I think Dub Pies are awful. Thu Feb 21 05:39:42 -0800 2008 3412525 11497 Claire 2 4289418 Loss of Lonelyville from the WT is huge - not that the coffee was great but it served a purpose (and was much better than Crossroads IMO). And does anyone think that any of the Indian/Thai/Japanese joints in the hood are worth the walk? (Any love for Sushi Yu from anyone other than me and my bf?) Also, Lia's Soups (the once and future Lia's Ices) - anyone tried the soup? Fri Jan 02 07:20:34 -0800 2009 3401241 78949 tempehtempeh 3 4311712 The coffee at Lonelyville was good, better than Crossroads, I agree, but the food was awful and one of the owners never stopped talking. I don't think any of the Thai/Indian/Japanese places are worth the walk. I've been to Sushi Yu and it's okay, not great. I tried Lia's Soups a few weeks ago. The black been soup was terrific--that place is worth the walk. Fri Jan 09 13:31:31 -0800 2009 4289418 11497 Claire 4 5158634 So, I moved to Windsor Terrace recently. I really, really like the burgers at Rhythm and Booze. I also dig the pizza at Bene on PPSW. The vodka slice, while nothing to write home about, is super tasty. And have you been to the burrito place on PPW? It's pretty fine, too. The neighborhood's not going to win any food awards (for Pete's sake: I take the subway to Trader Joe's for groceries!), but there are a few good finds. Thu Nov 05 11:44:57 -0800 2009 4311712 150427 lizisinflatbush 5 5161049 Hi neighbor. Rhythm & Booze makes a great burger. Bene is okay to eat in; their delivery pies are always awful, I don't why that is. There's a new place on PPW called Le P'tit Paris Bistro that I've heard great things about; I like the little pies at Enzo's; and I love the dogs at Hot Diggity Dog. So food wise, things are looking up in our little hood. Fri Nov 06 09:44:30 -0800 2009 5158634 11497 Claire 5 5162077 Hi neighbor. I also like R&B's burgers. You can't mean burritos at Clements. You must mean Elora's? 7th ave has some good stuff too, some of which is worth the walk. Fri Nov 06 14:57:07 -0800 2009 5158634 86411 MRich 6 5163867 I agree, Clement's isn't worth the trouble. I forgot to mention Fez Cafe. I like the food and in the summer sitting the garden is lovely. Sat Nov 07 15:15:55 -0800 2009 5162077 11497 Claire 1 3401376 I'm in Jackson Heights: Sripaphai; Unidentified Flying Chicken (UFC); Zabb Queens; Arunee Thai; urm...any of the Indian/Bangladeshi restaurants around 74th St - I can't choose one! Fri Feb 15 11:26:24 -0800 2008 3399099 50581 yt28 1 3401454 In Astoria Queens: Trattoria L'Incontro - Italian Watawa - Sushi Taverna Kyklodes - Greek Cavo (scene) - Green/Fusion Momento (with new owner) - Italian Fri Feb 15 11:44:33 -0800 2008 3399099 106483 doona 2 3401983 I'm jealous. Fri Feb 15 13:49:24 -0800 2008 3401454 11497 Claire 1 3401994 In Forest Hills: Nick's Pizza, Sushi Yasu, Munch Cafe, Corfu. I know it's supposed to be five places, but the other eateries around me aren't very "top" list worthy. Fri Feb 15 13:51:29 -0800 2008 3399099 118858 KiwiGirl625 2 3402364 No Q? We're in disagreement there. Fri Feb 15 15:33:08 -0800 2008 3401994 85904 eateryrow 2 3403514 I'm in FH too and can't come up with a top 5 within walking distance. I'm with you KiwiGirl on Nick's and Sushi Yasu, and the only one I'd add is 5 Burro. I can only mention 3. I wish I could add Danny Brown's but that is too far away. That is the best restaurant in FH. Hmm, Munch Cafe and Corfu? I've been to both and wasn't all that impressed. Sat Feb 16 06:02:45 -0800 2008 3401994 51406 pellegrino31 3 3408854 I admit that Munch and Corfu aren't that stellar, but I'd consider them "top" compared to the other offerings in the neighborhood. Munch's veggie wraps are great for a small, healthy lunch, and Corfu's gyros hit the spot when when I don't want to be as healthy and am craving greasy junk food. I ordered take-out from Q once and was not pleased. My walnut and goat cheese salad was literally swimming in dressing, and the noodle dish I got was nothing special. Is it a different experience if I eat at the restaurant? Mon Feb 18 07:37:55 -0800 2008 3403514 118858 KiwiGirl625 4 3414299 Yeah, I really think eating there makes all the difference. I ordered once from Q too and was unimpressed. Although I think that my problem was the amount of time it took TakeoutConnection to get to me so it was not as hot as it should have been. Tue Feb 19 14:37:45 -0800 2008 3408854 85904 eateryrow 2 3527406 No Dirty Pierre's by the lirr. The burgers are great there. Tue Mar 25 16:37:01 -0700 2008 3401994 177917 me1234 3 3608229 absolutely! although I think we need to extend to Metro so we can include Danny Browns.......... Fri Apr 18 13:56:30 -0700 2008 3527406 184790 bchygirl9 1 3402025 Cab? What's a cab? I've never been in a cab in my life and I lived in Brookly until I moved to London at 18... Well, within 10 blocks is very harsh given that I'm/I was in Dyker Bensonhurst so... Howabout within walking distance? My walking distance would be 1. Di Fara Pizzeria (20-30 min walk) 2. John's Deli (20 min) 3. L&B Pizza (20) 4. Gino's Foccacceria (super close) 5. Meze (very good Greek and I'd put it higher if I wasn't too lazy to change my first 4) 6. Aunt Butchie's (very very close) 7. Pizza at the bakery next door to my house (74th and 13th Av) 8. -Insert Italian on Avenue U here- Oh, it's top 5! Woops. Fri Feb 15 14:00:37 -0800 2008 3399099 113604 JFores 2 3402371 a 30 minute hike's quite a trek for pizza. And beaten down, dented town cars count as cabs. :) Fri Feb 15 15:34:57 -0800 2008 3402025 85904 eateryrow 3 3404515 Not when it's Di Fara. I used to do that walk once or twice a week. Sat Feb 16 13:08:26 -0800 2008 3402371 113604 JFores 2 3404284 John's Deli on Stillwell? Or John's Deli on 5th Avenue? Sat Feb 16 11:17:09 -0800 2008 3402025 14446 NAtiveNewYorker 3 3404516 Stillwell Sat Feb 16 13:08:33 -0800 2008 3404284 113604 JFores 4 3404585 Any standouts on Avenue U? Sat Feb 16 13:37:25 -0800 2008 3404516 14446 NAtiveNewYorker 5 3406277 Meant to say X. My mistake and yes, a few. Sun Feb 17 09:02:47 -0800 2008 3404585 113604 JFores 6 3406469 I know of Anthony's. Any others? Sun Feb 17 10:13:42 -0800 2008 3406277 14446 NAtiveNewYorker 7 3418214 I live in Rego Park, right near the Forest Hills border. Top 5 within a 10 minutes walk ....London Lennie's, PJ's Steakhouse, Woodhaven House...hmmmm I'll include the Shalimar Diner and Cheburechnaya (my boys love it, I'm not so hot on it...). Wed Feb 20 14:40:11 -0800 2008 3406469 135440 EricMM 8 3429781 I've already reviewed london lennies. They were good. I have PJs and Woodhaven House on my list. PJ's ain't cheap though. Sun Feb 24 10:50:43 -0800 2008 3418214 85904 eateryrow 2 3473930 ohhh aunt butchies, swoon Sat Mar 08 18:41:21 -0800 2008 3402025 171111 Rainbowthespian 1 3402044 I'm in the heart of Carroll Gardens so within 10 blocks are: Lucali's The Grocery Chestnut Frankie's 457 Crave Ferdinando's Focacceria Savoia The 10 block rule just barely knocks out a few of my other favs which are certainly walkable (I had to cheat with mapquest to confirm). Fri Feb 15 14:07:10 -0800 2008 3399099 14418 David B 2 3402374 Frankie's is very good. Fri Feb 15 15:35:25 -0800 2008 3402044 85904 eateryrow 2 3444758 I too am in the heart of Carroll Gardens, and would like to add a few: Fragole Mazzola (not a restaurant, but oh that lard bread, yum) Cafe Luluc (just for the pancakes) Hanco Bocca Lupo Chip Shop Thu Feb 28 13:53:22 -0800 2008 3402044 93050 matttroke 3 3445952 Amen to most of those choices, although you need to be in a pretty specific place to be 10 blocks from both Fragole and Chip Shop. Thu Feb 28 20:37:27 -0800 2008 3444758 86411 MRich 3 3602491 I moved from Carroll Gardens almost 5 years ago and still miss it! My "old school" CG favorites are: rice balls and Italian sandwiches from Joe's Superette on Smith panelle special from Vinnie's Pizzeria on Court fresh mozzerella from Good Food or the Italian specialty store across the street from Vinnie's soft, chewy almond macaroon cookies from Caputo's Bakery on Court plain (dry) wings from Hanley's on Court Wed Apr 16 20:59:58 -0700 2008 3444758 125796 majorette 1 3402876 OK, I'll bite... North Brooklyn Heights Top Five within "ten blocks" (this includes DUMBO, of course). River Cafe Henry's End Superfine Petit Marche Grimaldi's (I'm constrained to say) Wild card would be Five Front Fri Feb 15 18:52:12 -0800 2008 3399099 63942 Psychobabble 2 3402938 Williamsburg: Aurora Dumont Il Passatore Bahia Noodle Studio Fri Feb 15 19:25:18 -0800 2008 3402876 73880 Kwonton 2 3403552 You prefer Superfine to Five Front? Sat Feb 16 06:26:13 -0800 2008 3402876 11497 Claire 2 3403753 I've been to Five Front and really liked it. Henry's End I'd like to try. Sat Feb 16 07:47:09 -0800 2008 3402876 85904 eateryrow 2 3406196 Ok, well I've got South Brooklyn Heights. Fyi doesn't actually include much: 1. Fatoosh Cafe 2. Atlantic Chipshop 3. Cafe on Clinton 4. Tazzo 5. Teresa's Sun Feb 17 08:32:59 -0800 2008 3402876 164265 Nancy816 2 4290991 Jack the Horse Tavern! Great "comfort" food and fantastic old school cocktails. Great braised short ribs and amazing mac n cheese. Fri Jan 02 16:58:39 -0800 2009 3402876 147872 ToastMaster 1 3403862 I am in Sunnyside, and to comply with your 10 block limit I will place my front door at 48th Street and Greenpoint Ave. so that I can include all 5 fav's. De Mole - 45 St & 48th Ave. Tangra Asian Fusion - Queens Blvd & 39th Pl. La Flor - Greenpoint Ave & 53rd St. Donovan's Pub - Greenpoint Ave & 58th St. Pio Pio Rico - Greenpoint Ave & 46 St. Sat Feb 16 08:20:57 -0800 2008 3399099 17367 timmernyc 2 3404517 Acasa? Sat Feb 16 13:09:07 -0800 2008 3403862 113604 JFores 2 3410909 my alltime favorite for irish gets no better no where in the country than DONOVAN'S i totally agree. Mon Feb 18 17:48:02 -0800 2008 3403862 163717 sean f 2 3417326 Do you mean Roosevelt Ave? Wed Feb 20 11:14:15 -0800 2008 3403862 161436 mepm231 3 3418574 My bad ... of course Roosevelt! Greenpoint turns into Roosevelt at 48 - 49th St. Wed Feb 20 16:26:26 -0800 2008 3417326 17367 timmernyc 2 3444795 What about Natural Tofu on QB & 40th?? (Korean) Thu Feb 28 14:03:29 -0800 2008 3403862 115037 monalisawoman 3 3664830 Natural Tofu is fantastic! Haven't been to La Flor or Pio Pio so can't say whether it should knock either out of the top 5, but NT is killer and, in my experience, somewhat unique. Wed May 07 09:32:44 -0700 2008 3444795 190288 nater144 2 4311559 great list, timmernyc, but I can't imagine how Pio Pio Riko got on there...that place has nasty old ceviches, dryed up tamales, but good lombo. I wouldnt go there if you want peruvian...go over to JH for that Fri Jan 09 12:54:17 -0800 2009 3403862 38753 zemilideias 1 3404659 In Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, there are more good restaurants than I can keep up with. I had to cut some good ones to get to this list: Karam (4th Avenue at 86th Street) - best Lebanese in the city! Grand Sichuan House (5th Avenue at 87th Street) - amazing spicy Chinese Brooklyn Bagel Cafe (5th Avenue at 87th Street) - new great bagel shop Kettle Black (3rd Avenue at 87th Street) - terrific wings and bar fare Austin's Steak House (5th Avenue at 89th Street) - for steaks, lobster, salads, and soups Sat Feb 16 14:17:06 -0800 2008 3399099 166695 jillysp 2 3569107 my top 5 in bay ridge... kettle black (burgers, wings, etc) Papa's (red sauce Italian) Mambo's Trattoria on 4th and 88th on the SE corner of 86th and 4th is a great Greek place...Plaka Taverna...something like that...delicious Mon Apr 07 07:47:22 -0700 2008 3404659 120708 dorilou 2 3608596 What about Tuscany Grill? Elia? La Maison de Couscous? Tanoreen? How good IS Brooklyn Bagel Cafe? ;-) Fri Apr 18 15:55:37 -0700 2008 3404659 47725 Kitchop 3 4380849 Tanoreen wasn't within 10 blocks of where I lived in the Ridge, but it likely would've made the list had it been. For the value, I still think Karam is better. Tuscany Grill wasn't great when I visited -- really mediocre and they served scotch in aperitif glasses (which my boyfriend promptly knocked over and soaked the tablecloth). Needless to say, the whole meal smelled of scotch since they didn't change the tablecloth. I tried Elia during Brooklyn restaurant week last year and was quite pleasantly surprised. I think I'd have to go again when it wasn't a special menu to judge, but I do remember the standard appetizers being TOP NOTCH (amazing hummus / ghanoush) and the desserts being great. Believe I had a Greek yogurt and fresh fruit plate that was fabulous. I thought the bagels at Brooklyn Bagel were better than another other place around -- certainly a much better option than the Dunkin Donuts chains that keep popping up all over the Ridge. Mon Feb 02 12:31:36 -0800 2009 3608596 166695 jillysp 2 4286806 What about Tanoreen? Wed Dec 31 17:27:16 -0800 2008 3404659 250120 MellieGal 1 3406214 LIC: Tournesol Bella Via Manducatis La Vuelta Lucky Mojo Sun Feb 17 08:37:24 -0800 2008 3399099 11712 Astoria Lurker 1 3406341 Within 10 blocks from my door In Park Slope: -Al di la -Franny's -Brooklyn Fish Camp -Blue Ribbon Sushi Brooklyn or Taro Sushi -Grand Canyon (for the burgers) Sun Feb 17 09:22:56 -0800 2008 3399099 19455 AimeeD 1 3406748 Boerum Hill 10 blocks: Saul (the special event place) everyday places: Lunetta Bedouin Tent Caserta Vecchia Szechuan Garden Sun Feb 17 12:05:16 -0800 2008 3399099 24899 seb 1 3411225 I will rate them on a scale of 1 (lowest) -10 (highest) 1. Henry's End -8 2. Noodle Pudding -8 3. Grimaldi's Pizza (8 years ago) -5 4. Five Front -3 5. River Cafe -6 Mon Feb 18 19:11:19 -0800 2008 3399099 94651 NYJewboy 2 3419377 An alternative rating of 5 N. Heights restaurants: 1. Henry's End -5 2. Noodle Pudding -4 3. Grimaldi's Pizza -9 (take out only, don't bother battling the tourists) 4. Five Front -8 5. River Cafe -10 Wed Feb 20 20:44:12 -0800 2008 3411225 33810 brooklyn1966 1 3411446 Only 5? I can easily name 10 places I go to regularly within 10 blocks! OK stalkers -- see if you can guess where I live. In order of best-est-ness 1) Lucali 2) Saul 3) Hanco 4) Petite Crevette 5) Chestnut (esp on Tue & Wed) 6) Frankie's 7) Hibino 8) Bocca Lupo (mostly for the PLT) 9) Waterfalls (mmm Baba Ghanoush) 10) Black Mountain (more wine than food) Bonus: Pit Stop Thanks for this post. I'm always complaining about how there's no good Indian or Mexican right around here, but putting this list together made me realize how lucky I am to have so many delicious places of other stripes. Mon Feb 18 20:17:37 -0800 2008 3399099 16011 oolah 2 3414036 My guess: Strong Place, closer to Kane. Tue Feb 19 13:42:47 -0800 2008 3411446 85902 brooklynr 3 3416365 Ha! I didn't think I *really* had any stalkers. Looks like I'm going to need that restraining order after all :) Wed Feb 20 08:03:08 -0800 2008 3414036 16011 oolah 4 3416776 oolah, we're neighbors with similar tastes. I'd add the Chip Shop. Love that Grannie's mac. Wed Feb 20 09:31:39 -0800 2008 3416365 90312 wanderluster 2 3567502 Just some desserts to go with that: Chocolate-covered graham crackers from Sweet Melissa, those cookies with the hazelnuts from Cammerreri, rugulach from Margaret Palca bakes. Sun Apr 06 14:52:05 -0700 2008 3411446 26626 Carol Gardens 1 3414997 North Flushing.... nothing. Tue Feb 19 18:20:48 -0800 2008 3399099 11778 irishnyc 2 3415388 ouch. Tue Feb 19 20:44:11 -0800 2008 3414997 85904 eateryrow 1 3417275 I'm in Bayside Mickey's Place (sushi) Bonne Saison (Thai and French) Erawan (Thai) Il Vesuvio (Italian/pizzeria) Toss up between the Little Greek Tavern and Cascarino's Wed Feb 20 11:03:57 -0800 2008 3399099 113173 skooldya1 2 3419383 yo im an idiot, instead of little greek tavern or cascarino's, i am putting uncle jack's...i totally forgot it was there lol Wed Feb 20 20:46:17 -0800 2008 3417275 113173 skooldya1 3 3429786 Uncle Jack's on the list Sun Feb 24 10:52:42 -0800 2008 3419383 85904 eateryrow 2 3429785 Bonne Saison sounds interesting. Do they blend them or serve the two cuisines side by side? Sun Feb 24 10:52:16 -0800 2008 3417275 85904 eateryrow 3 3470986 hey sorry it took me so long to reply...they have a thai menu and a french menu, with dishes one may find at a brasserie...the head chefs/owners are husband and wife...one is an acclaimed thai chef, the other is a veteran french chef...both menus are excellent and authentic Fri Mar 07 15:22:33 -0800 2008 3429785 113173 skooldya1 4 3592013 We are about to move to Bayside, thanks for the suggestions... I have not tried many places but will add Wish Ne Cafe (on Bell Blvd, used to have a different name), delicious Turkish food, unfortunately it has been empty every time we go...try them! Mon Apr 14 07:06:23 -0700 2008 3470986 16728 kenito799 1 3417614 1. Al Di La 2. Flatbush Farm 3. Garden Cafe 4. Amorina Cucina Rustica 5. Melt 6. Beast 7. Convivium Osteria 8. Miriam 9. Franny's 10. Alchemy All within 10 blocks of my apartment in Prospect Heights. Pretty proud of that. Wed Feb 20 12:13:03 -0800 2008 3399099 103178 ginsbera 1 3419924 I live on Roosevelt Island. There isn't 5 restaurants within a 10 block area. No, Astoria is MORE than 10 blocks! A Romanian Restuarant opened on 36th Avenue and Vernon Blvd., within the 10 block criteria. We dined there last night. My meal was OK, my wife's was so-so. Not a place I'd highly recommend. The only saving grace was it's BYOB for now. Caveat: They do not accept CCs. A Japanese Restaurant is scheduled to open on RI shortly. Politically incorrect, but I guess that's our great yellow hope. Thu Feb 21 06:34:17 -0800 2008 3399099 90313 Stuartmc910 1 3485321 I'm in Woodside, half a block away from Sripraphai. Since the usual "10 blocks" measurement is not a good comparative factor when it comes to irregular Queens streets, I'm using "10 min walk measurement". Here it goes - 10 min walk east puts me in Jackson Heights; 10 minutes west put me in Sunnyside and 10 min SE put me in Elmhurst. And that's not counting Woodside restaurants. Nuff said.. Wed Mar 12 09:44:47 -0700 2008 3399099 12766 welle 2 3485647 How about some restaurant suggestions? Wed Mar 12 11:04:00 -0700 2008 3485321 14446 NAtiveNewYorker 3 3486580 South Slope (in vaguely geographic order -- a U shaped saunter): Sidecar Tacos Nuevo Mexico That new Bay Ridge Pizza Joint Beer Table Dram Shop Steinhof Plus I'd start at Jubilat to pick up one of their smokies (what we call em in Cleveland) as a little forschpeiss to fuel stroll. Wed Mar 12 14:55:45 -0700 2008 3485647 63035 HankyT 3 3488866 my personal top 5: Sripraphai Sapori D'Ischia Donovan's Pub Mangal Kebab Lao Bei fan noodle house Thu Mar 13 09:41:38 -0700 2008 3485647 12766 welle 1 3521606 Agnanti Tratorrio L'Incontro Michael Angelo's II Balkh Shish Kabab House Wave Thai Stamati's + 2 bakeries: St. Honore, and Artopolis further afield in Astoria: Walima (great Moroccan), Kebab Cafe, Ovelia Mon Mar 24 07:41:29 -0700 2008 3399099 127990 round2 1 3528385 Sripraphai Spicy Mina La Flor Sapori d'Ischia Donovan's take-out bonus: Peppino's Tamale Cart Peking BBQ Thai Malay Cafe Tue Mar 25 23:11:28 -0700 2008 3399099 18100 elbev 1 3568940 46th St. area of Astoria, d/b/a The Astoria-Woodside-Sunnyside Borderlands: - Cruz Mexican Deli (41st St. just off Broadway) - Poodam's Thai - Cevabdzinica Stari Most (42nd St. off 30th Av.) - Rizzo's Pizza - Brasilianville Cafe (34th Av. near 43rd St.) Bonus section: - Dos Banderas (48th St. off Broadway) - New York Diner (Northern Blvd.) - Pollos a la Brasa Mario - The halal cart on the NW corner of 34th Av. and Steinway - The souvlaki cart at the SW corner of 31st Av. and Steinway Though frankly, we don't consider cabbing it until it's over 25 blocks, ill-served by mass transit and the weather is really bad. Mon Apr 07 06:44:59 -0700 2008 3399099 10465 hatless 2 3574337 You, sir, are a true New Yorker. Tue Apr 08 13:47:16 -0700 2008 3568940 85904 eateryrow 1 4288775 "Within ten blocks" is a tough criterion on Staten Island. You might not find 5 restaurants of any kind within ten blocks. Nonetheless, here's my list for the area I live in, Stapleton. Listed by distance, closest first. The last two may be beyond 10 blocks, but walkable (blocks are irregular here, anyway).. Vida (eclectic) Dosa Garden (Indian) Sanrasa (Sri Lankan) The Polish Place Enoteca Maria (Italian) Thu Jan 01 19:36:12 -0800 2009 3399099 124191 comestible 1 4311761 my 5 in prospect heights: 1. cheryls 2. Islands 3. Geido 4. Moim 5. Chilies and chocolates Fri Jan 09 13:42:21 -0800 2009 3399099 190941 phuh3 2 4312550 Moim and Chiles and Chocolate are in Park Slope. Fri Jan 09 18:18:07 -0800 2009 4311761 11497 Claire 1 4312044 Top 5 in Ditmas Park: Di Fara Farm on Adderley Pomme de Terre Cafe Tibet Pakiza Hey, that's a pretty good list! Fri Jan 09 15:20:39 -0800 2009 3399099 210128 Westminstress 2 4451570 Not bad, but dont think that you can so easily get away with claiming that DiFara's is in Ditmas Park. I admit to liking Pakiza, although I dont think it's great... have you tried most of the others on Coney Island Ave &, if so, is it really the best of the bunch? A bunch of us did go to Cafe Tibet and, although it was verrrrry inexpensive, I didnt much like the cooking. Only one chickpea dish really stood out.... the rest was ehhh. Didnt you forget the falaffel place near you on CIA? Wed Feb 25 13:20:41 -0800 2009 4312044 11394 Steve R 3 4452949 Have to somewhat disagree about Café Tibet. We ate there recently and thought that, while not memorable (except for the delicious momos, I don't remember what we ordered), the food was pretty good . We certainly will return, although it is definitely not within our 10 block range. Wed Feb 25 20:39:28 -0800 2009 4451570 12428 bobjbkln 1 4451474 Wow, so many responses. Nearly double the Manhattan one. I have a solid page of notes to look places up and try to schedule in some eatin' time. And I guess I should include my neighborhood. Forest Hills, 10 blocks, no particular order. Thai Pot, Nicks, Sushi Yasu, Q, Bangkok Cuisine. It's Thai heavy, but whatcha gonna do? FH has a lot of 'em near me. Pahal Zan would be in there, but it's removed from the shackles of having any tables. Danny Brown and Dee's are out of range. Jade has great atmosphere, but they can't beat the one's I've mentioned foodwise. Still have to get to PJs and Il Poeta and Aged and MoCA. Wed Feb 25 12:57:39 -0800 2009 3399099 85904 eateryrow 1 5159483 I'm in Greenpoint! My top 5 places to walk to in GRNPNT are: Sappuro Haru Lamb and Jaffy's Greenpoint Coffee House Amarin Cafe Lomzynianka Thu Nov 05 16:33:27 -0800 2009 3399099 1116688 monikamost