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 1. Jersey Mike's Subs

25 S Main St Ste D
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 597-9299

Category: Sandwiches

5.0 star rating
  10/2/2010 First to Review

Best subs in Jersey!  Maybe even on the planet.  This place knows how to make a sub.

The meat is very fresh and delicious, as are the veggies.  The bread is locally made and delivered each day.

The club supreme is my favorite cold sub.  Roast beef,…More »

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 2. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

246 W Willow St
Syracuse, NY 13202
(315) 476-4937
5.0 star rating
  7/6/2011

Being a veteran of the Harlem location, I was excited while passing through Syracuse to stop here.

Upon entering I noticed it was half the size of the NYC location (old and new), and it was completely packed just like the other spot.  The wait wasn't…More »

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 3. Dinosaur Barbecue

700 W 125th St
New York, NY 10027
(212) 694-1777

Category: Barbeque

Neighbourhood: Harlem

5.0 star rating
  7/5/2010

I love this place!
They have wonderful food and a bunch of beers.
Try the big ass pork plate with mac and cheese and baked beans.  For dessert get the peanut butter pie to share.
I bring my Jersey friends here all the time and now they are hooked.

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 4. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

1955 Central Ave
Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 961-8284

Category: Pizza

5.0 star rating
  9/22/2010

Thank you Frank Pepe for moving into Westchester.  I've heard of this place from the Travel Channel and Food Network for a long time, just never got over to New Haven.  You can imagine my delight when I saw the place going up in my town!

I waited for…More »

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 5. McCormick & Schmick's

301 Fifth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 201-6992

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  9/22/2010

I had a great experience here the other night.  We were in town and feeling a bit under the weather.  We decided on this place, but I was hesitant due to it being a chain.  I wanted a real Pittsburgh place.

We get to the restaurant just before our…More »

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 6. Smith & Wollensky

797 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10022
(212) 753-1530

Category: Steakhouses

Neighbourhood: Midtown East

5.0 star rating
  3/9/2012

Come on, are you really going to get a better steak anywhere???

The filet mignon is wonderful.  The meat is cooked to perfection and doesn't get much better.  I had the creamed spinach and the mac and cheese with it.  The spinach was wonderful.  Full…More »

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 7. Tri Tip Grill

89 E 42nd St
New York, NY 10017
(212) 557-1000

Categories: American (New), Steakhouses

Neighbourhood: Midtown East

5.0 star rating
  3/16/2012

5 Stars really!?!?

Yeah, because it was so good and totally surprisingly so.  I have been trying to find a decent sandwich in NYC for a while.  I figured, what the hell, it's 9pm and I'm trying to get home, this is Grand Central so it'll be expensive…More »

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 8. Jake's Wayback Burgers

357 N Central Park Ave
Hartsdale, NY 10530
(914) 437-8588

Category: Burgers

4.0 star rating
  2/17/2012

Really good newer chain burger place.

The place was super clean and bright.  The staff was very friendly.

I went for a Jake burger (double cheese burger) and a choclate shake.  Only later did I see the malted option (Drat!).  The burger was really…More »

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 9. Logan's Roadhouse

65 Wilderness Trl
Hamburg, PA 19526
(610) 562-2055

Category: Steakhouses

4.0 star rating
  3/27/2012

Stopping at Cabelas on the way to Pittsburgh has become an event for me.  Seeing this place I kind of had to stop.  Lunch was upon me!

It is a Southern chain (I had never heard of it), but pretty good.  For $20 I got a 6oz Filet Mignon, a skewer of…More »

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 10. Johnny Rockets 115

2621 Palisades Center Dr
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 348-9343

Category: Restaurants

4.0 star rating
  12/23/2011

I gotta say, this place is one of my guilty pleasures.

There is nothing quite like a great burger and a nice chocolate malted.  They have great burgers, vanilla coke, chili fries.  This place is awesome.  I love the 1950's motif.  The singing is a bit…More »

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 11. Primanti Brothers

46 18th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 263-2142

Categories: Sandwiches, Bars

Neighbourhood: Strip District

4.0 star rating
  7/19/2010

So I found this place on the Food Network.  My God thank you!  I live in NY and was on holiday in Pitt.  I looked up the places to go and Man vs Food told me I had to go here.

The place has a divey awesome feel to it.  The sandwiches which are…More »

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 12. Hurricane Grill & Wings

149-51 S Central Park Ave
Hartsdale, NY 10530
(914) 397-9464

Category: American (New)

4.0 star rating
  3/28/2011

This place is getting killed for no reason.  Of course it's loud, it's a wing and sports bar.  The food is actually very good.  If you like BWW you will like this place.  I actually like the other food here better (other being non wings).  The wing…More »

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 13. Hurricane Grill & Wings

300 Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, PA 18503
(570) 561-0707

Category: Chicken Wings

4.0 star rating
  8/17/2011

For a chain restaurant I really dig this place.  I go to the one in Yonkers, NY at least once a month.

This one has a bit of a different layout, but more of that island flair.  I had the parm fries and boneless wings.  Wonderful!  The BBQ chipotle…More »

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 14. Bobby's Burger Palace

610 Bergen Town Center
Paramus, NJ 07652
(201) 368-7001

Category: Burgers

4.0 star rating
  6/6/2011

Heard about the place a few weeks ago and was really trying to get out here.  I'm a guy, so yeah I'm a sucker for burgers.

When you walk in there is a large menu on the wall.  Looking at the menu I decided on the Crunch burger, which is double…More »

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 15. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill

4640 Palisades Ctr Dr
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 480-7344
4.0 star rating
  7/27/2010

I love the wings here.  My favorite sauce is the Mango Habanero.  It's the 3rd from the spiciest.  Nice sweet beginning with a good burn.  It's the kind of burn that a cold beer feels great on.

The buffalitos are also great.  They are basically…More »

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 16. Hard Rock Cafe

333 Prospect St
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
(716) 282-0007
4.0 star rating
  7/5/2011

I actually had a really good meal here.

Not usually a fan of this place, but went in after the concert they sponsered.  Seated immediately and the waiter was prompt and very personable and attentive.  I had a really good rootbeer float type drink made…More »

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 17. Singas Famous Pizzas

41 Dock St
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 376-3636

Category: Pizza

4.0 star rating
  2/10/2011

Stopped in for a quick takeout dinner.

Grabbed a hot buffalo chicken personal pizza.  The pizza was very good.  The chicken was nice and tender, the sauce was delicious and had a good kick.  I think next time I'll try one of their sandwiches, they…More »

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 18. Five Guys Burgers and Fries

1114 Route 9 South
Old Bridge, NJ 08857
(732) 707-4500

Category: Burgers

4.0 star rating
  1/17/2011

Great fast food burger spot.

The burger was fantastic.  I didn't realize a regular burger was 2 patties and a small one was one patty.  I got cheese, crispy bacon and jalapenos.  The burgers are so good they are sinful.

The fries are way too plentiful…More »

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 19. Chevys Fresh Mex - CLOSED

1000 Palisades Cter Dr
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 353-2772

Categories: Bars, Mexican

4.0 star rating
  10/13/2010

One of my go-to places before a movie.

Last time I went I had the Mexx on the Beach meal.  Pineapple BBQ pork fajitas, lemon pepper chicken taco, and chicken flautas.  So good and so filling.  Everything tastes really fresh and delicious.  Also had…More »

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 20. The Melting Pot

30 Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 993-6358
4.0 star rating
  10/17/2010

This place is a really nice spot for a once in a while splurge.

It's a bit weird that it is in the lower level of the building that houses it, but seriously if thats you're gripe, get a life.  I love the privacy of the booths, it feels like you can…More »

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 21. Blue Moon Mexican Cafe

7 Pondfield Rd
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 337-4000

Categories: Mexican, Cafes

4.0 star rating
  8/30/2010

Been here quite a few times, twice this week actually.

The chips and salsa are very good.  Try the guac, very creamy, nice taste.  Had the grilled chicken burritos last time.  Very delicious.  2 small burritos filled with chicken, cheese and avocado…More »

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 22. Chipotle

2843 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
(212) 222-1712

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Manhattan Valley

4.0 star rating
  7/21/2010

Went in for a quick dinner last night.

This place is great.  Good food and super fast service.  I got the carnitas (pork) burrito bowl (a burrito with no tortilla made in a bowl).  It was delicious and satisfying.

The only thing I had a problem with…More »

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 23. Applebee's

2 Executive Plz
Yonkers, NY 10701
(914) 595-0601
4.0 star rating
  2/16/2012

I met some friends here for a bite and some drinks.

I remember when this place was Bennigan's, than it was something else, now it's an Applebee's.  I've been avoiding it.  I don't know why.  I'm not an Applebee's hater, I'm a TGI Friday's hater…More »

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 24. Joe's Crab Shack

6491 Robinson Center Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
(412) 494-5444
4.0 star rating
  3/27/2012

I'm from NYC, we see these commercials all of the time, I was very curious.

Went after a hockey game and we were the only people there.  I was a bit leery, but decided to grab a bucket of Coronas anyway.

Got the crab and spinach dip.  It was delicious.…More »

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 25. IHOP

2620 Central Park Ave
Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 652-7318
3.0 star rating
  5/11/2012

It's an IHOP alright.  What does that mean exactly?  It's a chain diner that specializes in breakfast.  The breakfast is always good.  The harvest grain and nut pancakes are hard to beat.  Sweet and nutty and very filling.

This particular location is…More »

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 26. Nathan's Famous of Yonkers

2290 Central Park Ave
Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 779-1800

Categories: Fast Food, Hot Dogs

3.0 star rating
  3/9/2012

Wow the 80's must have been sweet here!

I hear this place had a massive arcade with the old games.  I would have loved it here.  These days though with arcades going the way of the dodo it brings back a special nostalgia.

This place has all the…More »

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 27. Chevys Fresh Mex - CLOSED

1036 Cedarbridge Ave
Brick, NJ 08723

Category: Mexican

3.0 star rating
  2/9/2012

A solid Chevy's.  Not as good as the one in the Palisades Mall used to be, but not bad either.  The food was fresh and good.  The waitress was very attentive and nice.  It's a good spot to hit up before a movie.

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 28. Tony Roma's

4304 Palisades Ctr Dr
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 353-8669
3.0 star rating
  12/20/2011

For being a franchise in a mall this place is actually pretty good.

The food was really good.  I had the filet and rib combo.  It was 2 small filet mignons in a nice peppercorn sauce with a half rack of beef ribs.  The filets were amazing.  Tender,…More »

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 29. Applebee's

205 Route 72 W
Manahawkin, NJ 08050
(609) 978-0700
3.0 star rating
  7/31/2010 First to Review

A typical Applebee's, but better than most locations.

This place has a good bar and great apps. Good place for meeting up with old friends.

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 30. Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar & Grill

2650 Central Park Ave
Yonkers, NY 10710
(914) 779-7515

Category: Pizza

3.0 star rating
  8/30/2010

God if this was college 5 stars all the way.....

I used to love going here back then, but over the years it's kind of worn off.  I still love the deep dish pizza which is so ridiculously good.  2 pieces and you feel like you've gained 75 lbs.

I love…More »

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 31. Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar

33 Lecount Pl
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 637-9453
3.0 star rating
  1/16/2011

This is one of the first "Bdubs" I ever went to, about 5 years ago.  I used to love it, but haven't been to this location in years until the other day.

It's way too busy for my liking.  Also the place was showing out of town hockey over, local teams.…More »

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 32. Applebees Neighborhood Grill & Bar

221 Rt 59
Suffern, NY 10901
(845) 369-7700
3.0 star rating
  10/13/2010

Not a bad location.

They have a special on pints and apps until 7pm.  There are also little speakers on the bar tables so you can listen to the tv's.

The food was pretty good.  Had the shrimp app, nachos and wings.  All were tasty with a little spice.…More »

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 33. Wendy's

505 Utica Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
(718) 604-1207

Category: Fast Food

3.0 star rating
  10/6/2011

Perfect place to hide out when trying to get away from the West Indian Parade.  The place wasn't packed the food was good and the drinks were cold.  Thanks!

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 34. Les 3 Brasseurs

1356, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest
Montreal, QC H3G 1P6
Canada
(514) 788-9788

Category: Breweries

3.0 star rating
  3/24/2011

First place I went to when we got in to Montreal.

The place looks like a typical chain brewery restaurant.  We were seated quite quickly, but that was really all that was quick.  I'm not sure if the waitstaff is always this slow or maybe someone…More »

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 35. Chipotle

100 Maiden Ln
New York, NY 10005
(212) 742-2690

Categories: Fast Food, Mexican

Neighbourhood: Financial District

3.0 star rating
  2/6/2011

Chipotle is a very good fast food chain. This location is very clean, efficient and friendly.  The food is delicious, but I'm just sick of people thinking $10 for a burrito is acceptable.  My buddy loves this place and insists we go here every so…More »

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 36. TGI Fridays

604 5th Ave
Manhattan, NY 10020
(212) 767-8335

Category: American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Midtown West

3.0 star rating
  10/16/2010

Went in for a drink before going out.

The bar area seemed perfectly fine.  It was clean, full of tv's and the bartender seemed very nice.  The only real problem was $7 for a pint of beer.  I was going to watch a hockey game in Newark later, so I was…More »

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 37. Chili's Grill & Bar

2105 State Route 35
Holmdel, NJ 07733
(732) 671-2273

Category: Restaurants

3.0 star rating
  3/7/2011

I used to love Chili's in college.

This place is a good spot for a few beers and a burger or chicken.  I went tonight for the boneless habanero wings, but to my dismay they no longer carry them.  In stead I had the burger bites, which were good, but…More »

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 38. Chili's Grill & Bar

3991 US Highway 9
Freehold, NJ 07728
(732) 845-5100

Category: Restaurants

3.0 star rating
  8/9/2010

Had the corn roasted guac for an appetizer.  Very good.  The chips could be a little bit tougher though, they tend to break easily.  The ground peppercorn burger was also very good.  Not a fan of the fries though, need too much salt to taste much…More »

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 39. Surf Taco

1887 Hooper Ave
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 255-3333

Category: Mexican

3.0 star rating
  8/18/2011

Not a bad decision for fast food.  Real tacos, with good ingredients.

I had the surf taco (fish) and the mojo pork taco.  Both were really good.  It was odd getting chips twice since I got 2 tacos, but they went into the rubbish anyway.  The tacos…More »

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 40. Buffalo Wild Wings

2241 Rt 1 S
North Brunswick, NJ 08902

2.0 star rating
  4/15/2012

Pretty much like most of the BWW franchises popping up all over the place.  Great wings, awful regular food, tv's everywhere.  This place is cut in the middle seperating the bar area from the seating area.

The waitstaff was ehhhh.  Our waiter didn't…More »

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Location

Yonkers, NY

Yelping Since

June 2010

Things I Love

The New Jersey Devils, The Cranberries, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, Burgers, Shinedown, Seether, Sushi, BBQ

Find Me In

Yonkers, or unfortunately NYC, or happily NJ

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Manahawkin, NJ

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I'm working, or sleeping

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Ready Player One

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My Mom's burgers and fries, with maybe a bratwurst chaser.

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