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 1. Frank's Diner

1516 W 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99204
(509) 747-8798

Category: Diners

5.0 star rating
  10/7/2009

Oh, Frank's.   You are the BEST.

Last time I was in Spokane, I thought I did not have enough time to eat here... until my flight got delayed!!!

We left the airport and had breakfast at Frank's.  

Outrageous meals, service, location.  On a railroad…More »

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 2. Zips Drive-In

2125 E Sprague Ave
Spokane, WA 99202
(509) 534-4660

Category: Restaurants

5.0 star rating
  10/7/2009 First to Review

i'm from NY.. and NOTHING i've had on the East Coast comes close to Zips.   Everytime I am in town.... Zip's is on the list!!!

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 3. Bouchon Bakery

10 Columbus Cir
New York, NY 10019
(212) 823-9366

Categories: Bakeries, French, Sandwiches

Neighborhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West

4.0 star rating
  10/7/2009

The grilled cheese is worth it!!   Succulent.

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 4. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

246 W Willow St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 476-4937
5.0 star rating
  10/7/2009

Wow.

Finger-licking-AWESOME!!!

The servings are healthy.  The prices don't hurt my wallet.  

The best BBQ I've had at a restaurant.

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 5. Wolfgang's Steakhouse

4 Park Ave
New York, NY 10013
(212) 889-3369

Category: Steakhouses

Neighborhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill

5.0 star rating
  10/7/2009

Great steak.  Strong drinks.  

Luckily, I've been spoiled and have gone on "work" related occassions; ergo, I've had free reign of choice.   Whether you choose the Porter House or the Filet Mignon... you will be satisfy.

Compared to Peter Luger's - I…More »

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 6. Tacos El Vagabundo

Queens Blvd & 41st St
Sunnyside, NY 11104
(347) 276-4522

Categories: Mexican, Food Stands

Neighborhood: Sunnyside

5.0 star rating
  10/7/2009

The BEST taco truck!! ...unlike those Roosevelt ave ladies.. ugh.. they are so mean.

I discovered you a while ago after a night of drinking.  Went back just to make sure my taste buds were not playing with us... now, even sober I enjoy these tacos!!

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 7. Esparks Coffee

64-29 Myrtle Ave
Glendale, NY 11385
(718) 366-7973

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighborhood: Glendale

4.0 star rating
  10/7/2009

This location is OPEN.  I live right by it.

It's great.  I'm a bubble tea fan.  Relaxed atmosphere.

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 8. Vice Versa Restaurant

325 W 51st St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 399-9265

Category: Italian

Neighborhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West, Theater District

4.0 star rating
  10/7/2009

The cube bread pieces won me over!  They tasted great.

Great food, atmosphere and service.  Great for dates, friends, etc.

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 9. Peller Estates Winery

290 John St
Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S 1J0
Canada
(905) 468-4678

Category: Wineries

5.0 star rating
  10/7/2009

Went here mid-September.  The weather was great which made the drive excellent.  wind in our hair, good music....wine!

Took the "tour"  - which was worth it.  I learned interesting facts, got to walk around the grounds, participated in tastings, went…More »

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 10. Johnny Rockets

8028 Cooper Ave
Glendale, NY 11385
(718) 381-3300

Category: American (Traditional)

Neighborhood: Glendale

5.0 star rating
  10/7/2009

I'm a big fan of the Strawberry-Banana milkshake!!

YUM!!!  

The service is good to great - depending on our server.

Good place to eat for a quick bite with no frills.

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 11. Yer Man's Irish Pub

70-26 88th St
Glendale, NY 11385
(718) 894-4442

Categories: Pubs, Sports Bars

Neighborhood: Glendale

5.0 star rating
  10/7/2009

Great Burgers. Made to order and gigantic!!  Come here with a healthy appetite.

Skip the irish nachos.  I recommend the wings & burgers.

you may sit anywhere you'd like when you arrive and get a drink as you wait for your food.

Neighborhood atmosphere,…More »

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 12. Jacques Torres Chocolate

350 Hudson St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 414-2462

Categories: Chocolatiers and Shops, Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighborhood: South Village

5.0 star rating
  10/7/2009

i love the frozen chocolate drinks and chocolate bits with surprises in the middle.  yum.

the factory setting and glass walls makes it all the more interesting!

it's definitely better than the Dumbo location.. aesthetically.

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 13. Flying Saucer Drive-In

6768 Lundy's Lane
Niagara Falls, ON L2G 1V5
Canada
(905) 356-4553

Categories: Caterers, Sandwiches

4.0 star rating
  10/8/2009

A place that the locals only know about.

The food was EXCELLENT! Exactly what we needed to start our wine tour on a good note.  

For about $7 per persons you get a Hefty meal!  I had the ET special and could not finish it.

It included homefries, toast…More »

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 14. Monreale Bakery

5928 Myrtle Avenue
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 381-3642

Category: Bakeries

Neighborhood: Ridgewood

4.0 star rating
  10/12/2009 First to Review

Good bakeries are hard to find!

They have fresh, delicious pastries, cookies, cakes, etc.

My favorite treat to get are the fruit tarts.  They use REAL pastry cream, unlike some bakeries that take a short cut.  It's magical - biting into the little tart…More »

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 15. Besito

402 New York Ave
Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 549-0100

Category: Mexican

4.0 star rating
  10/13/2009

Good gourmet Mexican food.

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, clean.

The drinks are pretty good as well.   It can get pricey.

my favorite is the fresh guacamole prepared tableside.

There is another Mexican restaurant across the street that I go to when I…More »

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 16. Othello's Deli

2705 24th Ave
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 956-1337

Categories: Delis, Sandwiches

Neighborhood: Astoria

5.0 star rating
  10/13/2009

Probably the BEST deli in Queens!  THE SANDWICHES ARE KICK ASS!!

The staff is friendly, and learn your face pretty quickly.  

I am a fan of Othello's since they were on the next block at the old store.  

The guys are great!  And, they know how to…More »

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 17. St-Viateur Bagel

263 rue St-Viateur Ouest
Montreal, QC H2V 1Y1
Canada
(514) 276-8044

Category: Bagels

5.0 star rating
  10/15/2009

I'm from NY and we take our bagels seriously here!

These bagels are my favorite!! They are chewy on the outside, soft in the inside.  The dough melts in your mouth.

The store is small and has an old charm.  You can see the bagel making process as you…More »

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 18. Downtown Boathouse

W Village Station
New York, NY 10014
(646) 613-0375

Category: Boating

Neighborhood: West Village

5.0 star rating
  10/15/2009

Who knew that they had this FREE activity in NY on the Hudson???

I didn't.  Wow.  Wish I had known sooner so as to get more time on the water.

It is a fun activity for anyone!  

It gets crowded, so I recommend going early.  Also, bring a pair of extra…More »

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 19. Super Pollo

865 Woodward Ave
Ridgewood, NY 11385
(718) 418-0808

Category: Latin American

Neighborhood: Ridgewood

4.0 star rating
  10/16/2009

Great food.  They deliver!!!   Love the chicken.

good portion size, fresh, tasty!  It's like mami's homecookin'.

Try the empanadas.  Done Ecuadorian style.

Enjoy.

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 20. La Vita Mia Pizza Grill & Restaurant

2801 24th Ave
Astoria, NY 11102
(718) 267-0310

Category: Pizza

Neighborhood: Astoria

5.0 star rating
  10/23/2009

Great neighborhood pizzeria!!

I have been going here for years and their formula has stayed consistent.

Go in an enjoy a tasty, cheesy slice!

The only downfall is that they close too early.

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 21. Halal Cart

33rd and 8th
New York, NY 10001

Category: Food Stands

Neighborhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West

4.0 star rating
  10/24/2009

This cart is awesome!   Lots of regulars come to this cart.  It's cheap, fresh, plentiful.

Gyros, chicken over rice - delish!

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 22. Sakura IV

64-19 Myrtle Ave
Glendale, NY 11385
(718) 366-7888

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighborhood: Glendale

4.0 star rating
  11/10/2009

This is a lovely little restaurant!  The rolls are great.  Everything tastes so fresh and binds mellifluously.  

Rob M. - i noticed what you said about the lady!!  It was funny because that was my reaction as I watched her handle the calls.

Aside from…More »

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 23. Sparky's Texas BBQ - CLOSED

1660 New Hwy
Farmingdale, NY 11736
(631) 694-4750

Category: Barbeque

5.0 star rating
  11/15/2009

I am sad to say that it was my first visit to this establishment on Saturday.  Where have I been???  I moved out of Huntington a few months ago and never heard of this place 'til this past weekend.

This place is in an industrial type of area and at…More »

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 24. V & M Pizza Town

85 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
(718) 789-4040

Category: Pizza

Neighborhood: Park Slope

5.0 star rating
  4/21/2010

Wow. Hands down the best pizza in Brooklyn.... in the boroughs!!!

Thin crust, just enough sauce and cheese, hot....BLISS!

I should had just bought a pie! IT WAS THAT GOOD.

It is a no frills, local pizzeria.  Enjoy!!

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Location

Denver, CO

Yelping Since

October 2009

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The True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

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nsync?  ohhh.. yes, i did.

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Ceviche.  Manabi style.

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