649085 Mon Aug 31 20:47:49 -0700 2009 11 20 Tristate Region 0 4994757 I am possibly moving to Greenwich, Ct soon. Wanted to know if someone can help me find the Best and Worst Restaurants of Greenwich? I eat out every night. I am a big foodie and love to eat anything. Looking for a variety with good ambience and tasty food? Look forward to your advice and comments? Mon Aug 31 20:47:49 -0700 2009 1106012 LocalLover1113 1 4995155 One favoite is a VERY small crepe place at the bottom of Greenwich Ave called Meli-Melo. They also have nice salads, great soups and fresh juice, made when you order it. I like it for lunch, but it gets very crowded. Definitely worth a try! Another small place on the side street (Lewis Street) is Penang. Very fresh asian fusion. This one works for lunch or dinner. Tue Sep 01 05:31:00 -0700 2009 4994757 15910 debmom 1 4996352 you'll have fun in greenwich, pt. chester, rye, mamaroneck, stamford & westport finding your own places. eating out every night in just greenwich will grow old very quickly (ok maybe a month or two but still it's only so varied). assuming you will have a car you will wind up eating in the greater fairfield & westchester areas. where are you moving from and what are your likes & dislikes (food wise!)? Tue Sep 01 11:48:14 -0700 2009 4994757 23270 cubanat 1 4996461 Expensive: Rebecca's, Hencklemans, Jean Louis Mid Price: Elm St Oyster Bar Cheap: Burger, Shakes, Fries Port Chester: Tarry Lodge Scene: L'Escale, Barcelona Tue Sep 01 12:17:48 -0700 2009 4994757 1106215 crimmj 2 4996578 Like those categories... so adding to them by throwing the net out to include rye and stamford. As cubanat said above, lower FFC and NE Westchester would be part of your food hood. expensive: La Panetiere rye mid price: napa, market, teluride Stamford cheap: BSF all the way Port Chester: F.I.S.H. and AdamClydes extensive guide to latino food there. check out his threads. scene: baang Old Greenwich You asked about the worst. Ebb Tide in PC, hands down. Overpriced , underwhelming, no service, and they also sell bait. Chum or Lobster, for the Lady? Tue Sep 01 12:50:42 -0700 2009 4996461 167806 louuuuu 2 4996847 i like barcelona, but i am unaware of any scene there-thanks Tue Sep 01 14:00:18 -0700 2009 4996461 11476 intrepid 3 4996928 Crimmj, louuuuu and intrepid have all of jfood's favorites. louuuuu has a very wide range of prices in his mid price bucket and he would never call any restaurant "cheap" in this neck of the woods. He would characterize that bucket as "incredible value". Tue Sep 01 14:21:20 -0700 2009 4996847 11290 jfood 1 5043161 Here are my recommendations covering a range of prices and cuisines: 1) Kira Sushi & Tengda- two reliable places for decent sushi and Asian fusion fare 2)Tarry Lodge (Portchester) - sit at their bar as it has a more lively atmosphere 3) Pasta Vera - good casual Italian, I esp like their salads and panini/sandwiches 4) Meli-Melo - excellent salads and soups and the dessert crepes are delicious!! 5) Crumbs Bakeshop (Stamford) - they only sell baked goods, esp a fantastic selection of cupcakes 6) L'escale inside the Delamar Hotel -very good french restaurant with nice harbor views Places to avoid: 1) Boxcar Cantina - faux tex-mex, go to Avenida instead (but the authentic stuff is in Portchester or Stamford and you need to read adamclyde's threads) 2) Chinese restaurants Hunan Gourmet and Panda Pavilion - haven't found a decent Chinese in Greenwich, instead I get takeaway from Mandarin Wok until I can do a trip to Flushing 3) Will Morton's - sad BBQ that made me mad because it was so bad Happy eating! Sat Sep 19 21:59:40 -0700 2009 4994757 107678 SeoulQueen 2 5044039 A fun treat -- baked goods, cakes, tea and breakfast - is Versailles. Traditional french, but oh soo soo good (apple tart, eclairs, hot cocoa, pancakes, salads, french onion soups...mmm). also a huge fan of Terra and Mediterraneo. Rebecca's in Glenville is my handsdown favorite -- Rebecca Kirhoffer is the most lovely hostess!!! www.earthlyepicurean.blogspot.com Sun Sep 20 12:26:37 -0700 2009 5043161 30114 allieb2031 1 5062061 I live in Stamford, grew up in Greenwich and definitely have my favorites. Surprised no-one chimed in with the newest Greenwich sensation, Lolita Cocina - which is in Byram right between Tarry Lodge and Burgers Shakes and Fries. It's a scene, theatrical, Latin beat, fun, and moderate prices ($23 for the most amazing garlic-marinated skirt steak I've ever had). I also like Q in Port Chester for their huge barbeque chicken wings. Barcelona on the top of Greenwich Ave. is a huge scene Thur-Sat. nights. A bit more quiet on Sundays, but their tapas are amazing and wines on a moderate wine list (most $25-$45 range) are half price all day. Meli Melo is my FAVORITE lunch spot, with the BEST fresh mint-chip ice-cream on the planet. Jean Louis just received a top French Culinary award and is on the Forbes 10 most romantic restaurant in the US list. A tiny place, pricey, but worth it - on a side street off of Greenwich Ave. And Asiana near Whole Foods is a good Pacific Rim place, though the food there can be iffy sometimes. Sun Sep 27 12:36:34 -0700 2009 4994757 1112348 malerieyolen 2 5062516 Meli Melo does have great ice cream. My favorite is their hazelnut. Great stuff. Key there is going a bit early as it's incredibly packed. But well worth it. Sun Sep 27 16:16:41 -0700 2009 5062061 11120 adamclyde 1 5066159 I don't like Terra and Mediterrano very much, just so so and overpriced. In the genre, but much better is Morello Bistro. Our go-to's are Elm Streeet Oyster and Penang when we eat in Greenwich (where we live). Outside of Greenwich, we love FISH and enjoy Tarry Lodge, but not so much the treatment by the reservationists and hostesses. Tue Sep 29 05:21:33 -0700 2009 4994757 182630 eatermom