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The Waiting Game (NYC)
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1. Taverna Kyclades
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 545-8666
Categories:
Seafood,
Greek,
Mediterranean
Neighbourhood: Astoria
The mecca of all Greek establishments lies here, a simple looking restaurant with a small interior and a large outdoor seating area that is busy practically every night for a good reason - amazing food. This place may just be the reason why there is…More »
2. Veronica's Kitchen
While Sammy's Halal is my favorite food cart in Queens, Veronica's Kitchen is my favorite in Manhattan. As one of the finalists for last year's Vendy Awards, Veronica is primed to take the title at some point as she offers food that no other…More »
3. Clinton St. Baking Company
New York, NY 10002
(646) 602-6263
Categories:
Bakeries,
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Lower East Side
From the moment I began writing reviews in New York, Clinton Street Baking Company was like a little wart that would never go away. I would see constant reminders in publications or reviews online or even casual questions posed my way in…More »
4. Café Habana
The original Cafe Habana opened in Mexico many years ago and this same, low key but extremely busy location is capitalizing on what folks from D.F. knew a long time ago which is the food is simply amazing! With sheer patience in one of the trendiest…More »
5. Shake Shack
New York, NY 10010
(212) 889-6600
Categories:
Burgers,
Food Stands
Neighbourhood: Flatiron
5 Stars is too much for this place given the high (good weather) wait times, but that doesn't mean the burgers aren't delicious. Can't emphasize the "waiting" part enough since Shake Shack has some of the longest lines I've seen in an outside…More »
6. Sea Thai Restaurant & Bistro
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 384-8850
Category:
Thai
Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - North Side
Sea is among one of the most beautiful Thai restaurants I've ever seen and it combines all of the most essential attributes a good restaurant has: great service, awesome prices, beautiful ambiance, and delicious food. The pineapple fried rice, jade…More »
7. Sarabeth's West
New York, NY 10024
(212) 496-6280
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Upper West Side
My experience at Sarabeth's weekend brunch started off with a small stroke of luck -- no wait despite how crowded the place was. Surely this is an atypical occurrence, but I was not impressed initially because the place looked like it was full of…More »
8. 53rd and 6th Halal Cart
New York, NY 10019
Categories:
Food Stands,
Halal,
Street Vendors
Neighbourhoods: Midtown West, Theater District
Anyone who knows me well, knows I am practically in love with sushi, Indian food, and Halal street meat carts! The food is delicious, filling, cheap, and supposedly prepared in one of the most healthiest / Middle Eastern kosher methods (though many…More »
9. Joe's Shanghai
New York, NY 10013
(212) 233-8888
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Civic Center
Now it's really going downhill. Joe's in Chinatown is full on part of the tourist circle of life. It is on par with the out of towner ranks of the Carnegie Deli or even Serendipity in Midtown, where the waits are long and the food is overpriced. The…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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6/19/2008
The soup dumplings that are made now are probably not the same ones that enabled Joe's to become as… Read more »
10. Asian Jewels Seafood Restaurant
Flushing, NY 11354
(718) 359-8600
There are so many restaurants in Flushing that serve dim sum but very few serve it as well as Ocean Jewel. The combination of decor, ambiance, service, price, and food make this place one of the most popular and delicious options for weekend dim…More »
11. Angel's Share
Out of the few times that I've been here, I've noticed the only thing that keeps this little quiet getaway from being perfect is the constant line of people who are waiting to be seated. Otherwise, everything is in good shape -- great, dark, but…More »
12. Pearl Oyster Bar
New York, NY 10014
(212) 691-8211
This hyped up seafood joint was one that was had all the intangibles of a great date spot with a homey vibe. The praise most die hards have for this place is well deserved. The place is cute, almost looks like a tiny cafe all decked out in a clean…More »
13. El Cocotero
I had heard too much about this place to not sample it when I was in the area and what a delightful experience it was! The place was small, crowded but cosy and our pretty waitress was able to service us well despite the fact she had to wait 8 tables…More »
14. Boqueria
New York, NY 10011
(212) 255-4160
Categories:
Spanish,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Flatiron
The tapas here are legendary, or at least thats what I was told before I tried it myself. My first time here it was insanely crowded where it was next to impossible to seat a larger group of 10. The hostess tried to do her best to accommodate but…More »
15. Grand Sichuan International
It doesn't matter that its a chain or that its a corporate cheap eats Chinese joint that specializes in Sichuan (Szechuen) and Hunan cuisine. What matters is that its good and offers something unique to those who haven't had a chance to try this…More »
16. Artichoke Basille's Pizza & Brewery
Oh Artichoke.
The intoxicating smell of your pizza and the crackhead cravings I get from the delicious flavor of your Spinach Artichoke is pure evil. You have in every way seduced my health, money, and mind into wondering when the next day will be…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/18/2008
I have been one of the many that has adored Artichoke from the beginning and have stood the test of… Read more »
17. SriPraPhai Thai Restaurant
Although it took some repeat visits, I've learned to warm up to the Thai superpower that is Sripraphai. I'd take this place seriously more than any of the restaurants in Bangkok Boulevard (9th Ave in Hell's Kitchen). Let's just say this much - the…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/14/2007
I seriously feel like I should give this restaurant a second chance as my first outing here ended in… Read more »
18. Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
New York, NY 10013
(212) 226-6150
To my surprise, Ferrara's was excellent. Despite the long lines, the dessert was worth waiting for. There is great service and outdoor seating available. The prices aren't terrible as they're comparable to regular restarant desserts but completely of…More »
19. Poco
New York, NY 10009
(212) 228-4461
Categories:
Tapas Bars,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Caterers
Neighbourhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
Almost 3 years ago during one of Manhattan's miserable rainy days, I found myself sprinting around Alphabet City looking for cover and ducked into Poco. I opted for a glass of wine and sat at the bar to pass the time while the outside monsoon gave…More »
20. Luzzo's
Luzzo's is hardly one's typical New York style pizzeria, and that's exactly why I love it. It's a far cry from the hearty NY foldable slice and more akin to the thin Neapolitan variety found in Europe. The place didn't always win me over, service was…More »
21. Minetta Tavern
A little bit of Paris meets New York, does that sound about right?
The gems in the West Village just keep piling up. In every direction are classic establishments and in another are new ones on the rise. The gem shining brightest may just be Minetta…More »
22. Di Fara Pizza
There are pizzerias in every direction in New York, but the finest pizza may just be in Brooklyn. Lots of wonderful pizza, but only one Di Fara. Some people would prefer it this way, but few would disagree Midwood's greatest asset is a pizza lovers…More »
23. Golden Mall
Flushing, NY 11355
Categories:
Chinese,
Food Stands
Neighbourhoods: Downtown Flushing, Flushing
Long before the mainstream portal was lifted for all of the hipsters, foodie nerds, and fanboy/girl bandwagon seekers, Golden Mall was and still remains a collection of dive worthy food stalls. It is a nightmare for clean freaks, a chore for…More »
24. Geisha Table
New York, NY 10024
(212) 595-0094
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Upper West Side
Geisha on the Upper East Side might be closed (#1), but sushi aficionados need not fear, for Geisha Table is here. Master Sushi Chef Don Pham hits another one out of the park by offering what he does best in one of the most intimate venues in…More »
25. Danny Ng's Place
For those in the know, there has been talk over the last few years about the faltering quality of Chinese eateries in Manhattan Chinatown (at least west of Canal). Everything from Dim Sum to noodle shops are experiencing a surge in prices and…More »
Recently updated lists from Jando S.
This is Nawlins (NOLA) (2)New Orleans, a city that never surrounded to tourists, hurricanes, or broken levees, is a great place to visit any time of the year. The following are some of the best places I've enjoyed in my time in NOLA. Welcome to the Big Easy. |
Cravin Cajun (Louisiana) (2)Cajun food is done best in Louisiana, bar none. They love their food and I love eating it. |
May '12 Challenge: What's in A Name? (21)Who's name is it anyway? A collection of reviews with businesses that bear a name, like Jando's Taqueria El Chingon. |
You Had Me At Halal (NYC) (2)Many cities have food carts, but do they have a high concentration of Halal food? Likely not. This Muslim kosher friendly diet can be found for inexpensive prices all over NYC. Classics like chicken and rice, lamb gyro, lamb over rice ... getting hungry yet? Mmm. |
Streets Meats & Eats (NYC) (16)Paying in a restaurant is for decor and service, eating in the streets gets you straight to the heart of it all - the food. Cheap, simple, and perfect for nearly all occasions rain or shine. If Bourdain prefers meat on a stick to fine haute cuisine dining, then maybe the rest of the world is onto something. |
Delicious Dives (NYC) (23)Super clean places need not apply. Group friendly is a foreign concept. Bugs? Hear no evil, see no evil. The best, cheapest food always feature simple food. These are the places in NYC where good food can be had for very little money, in a setting not all are willing to endure. |
Hangover Heaven (NYC) (11)When feening the next morning from a night's worth of drinking, these places will have you back to normal faster than you can spell sober. |
West of the Village (NYC) (3)Some folks call it Greenwich and some might call it celebrity central, I call it the West Village. |
April Review Challenge 2012: The UnderDog (28)Sometimes you just have to write about the little guy. And by little guy, I mean places that have less than 10 reviews. |
FalaSheng aka Flushing (NYC-Queens) (17)The most comprehensive Chinatown in the five boroughs is where Chinese people eat and is also home to NYC's largest KTown. Some of the best Asian food in America is found in this very hood. See below on where to go. |
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