632764 Tue Jun 30 06:20:10 -0700 2009 14 20 Tristate Region 0 4817446 I've been to most of them but haven't tried Sammy's Downtown Bistro or Rosie's. And I've noticed both are pretty booked most of the time. Are they really that good, or is it just that there's not much else there? Tue Jun 30 06:20:10 -0700 2009 233231 mary30 1 4817589 Haiku is nice, and I've found Underhill's to be a good experience as well. Crowded means little in judging quality, remember that Red Lobster and Charlie Brown's are always packed too. Tue Jun 30 07:13:41 -0700 2009 4817446 21702 menton1 2 4817851 I like Haiku and I've hear Underhill is good, if expensive. I just wondered about Sammy's and Rosie's. Tue Jun 30 08:36:11 -0700 2009 4817589 233231 mary30 1 4817959 I wish I could tell you from first hand experience. I've heard very good things about Sammy's. Only complaint was portions, but this was coming from serious eaters, not necessarily CHers. As for Rosie's, I have heard only good things about the place, but ironically, nothing stood out to me on the menu that has driven me there. Looks and sounds like the run-of-the-mill red sauce place. Until I hear great things, I'll pass. I'm usually disappointed in Westchester Italian places anyway. Tue Jun 30 09:04:32 -0700 2009 4817446 165800 jhopp217 2 4818171 I have been too. I've heard Spiritosa in Yonkers is good and I know a lot of people like Zuppa's. Tue Jun 30 10:03:56 -0700 2009 4817959 233231 mary30 3 4818395 I haven't been impressed with Haiku. There were scales in my sushi, and the other dishes are ho-hum. Nice place though. I like Rosie's a lot...great food, but service is inconsistent, depending on who serves you...sometimes excellent, sometimes indifferent and annoyed. Tue Jun 30 11:08:32 -0700 2009 4818171 135440 EricMM 4 4823736 I also don't see whats so great about Haiku. Reminds me of all the other mom and pop non-Japanese run Japanese restaurants all over Manhattan. Not that its bad, its just very run of the mill. I guess for Bxville we like Rosies and Underhill, Kraft is ok but it was very spotty the last time we went. Thu Jul 02 05:18:27 -0700 2009 4818395 45513 RawTunaFan 1 4818831 I found the food at Rosie's to be pretty good. Not to fall in love with, but all solidly good with no clunkers. Service was adequate. Sammy's was not as solid on the one occasion I ate there, with a couple dishes that were pretty good, but a couple others that were merely OK. Service was a bit amateurish, although that visit was early in its life. Tue Jun 30 13:07:25 -0700 2009 4817446 138298 rpk 1 4819712 Both Rosie's and Sammy's are quite good. I've eaten at Rosie's more than I've eaten at Sammy's and I have had some very delicious and satisfying meals there. The carpaccio at Rosie's is particularly memorable as is a stew of shellfish with pasta. Tue Jun 30 18:03:14 -0700 2009 4817446 34558 roxlet 1 4820534 Ate at Rosie's 3 times, dinner once at the bar, dinner once in dinning room and lunch once in dinnnig. All 3 times were pedestrian to terrible. Although, it seems I'm the only one that thinks so. Their sister restaurant, Sammy's Downtown is a different story. I had 2 dinners and 2 lunches. Only one of the meals was dissapointing, an overcooked burger, which I mentioned to the server, which she wanted to redo, I said no, ate the whole thing, and they STILL took it of the bill. Wed Jul 01 05:50:57 -0700 2009 4817446 1082913 SeanPK 2 4820845 I'd definitely like to try Sammy's and was hoping to go tomorrow but both Sammy's and Rosie's are closed for vacation until the 6th. Casa Brusco's supposed to be bad, right? Wed Jul 01 07:43:56 -0700 2009 4820534 233231 mary30 3 4824829 I know two groups that have gone recently and said it is much improved. I have heard the portions are bigger than when it first opened also. Everyone is gaga over their pizzas, too. Thu Jul 02 11:12:54 -0700 2009 4820845 165800 jhopp217 4 4825088 That's great. Well, they're really trying to drum up business because they advertise on the radio all the time. Thu Jul 02 12:36:26 -0700 2009 4824829 233231 mary30 5 4826678 Casa Brusco-always loved the ragus, hated the pizza Fri Jul 03 04:07:06 -0700 2009 4825088 1082913 SeanPK 1 4826737 I think the food at Rosie's is decent, but not memorable in any way. I like the atmosphere there, and the price point is good for a casual night out. I always enjoy going there, but if you go expecting wonderful food you'll be disappointed. Fri Jul 03 05:02:11 -0700 2009 4817446 14401 Shawn