Overheard on the New York Boards

"If you don't think you like this vegetable, think again. I never would have paired basil and a mountain of shaved Grana Padano with deep fried broccoli but this dish was a winner. The pickled hot pepper aioli was on the subtle side, but worked very well, a slowly growing heat but never overwhelming. I think we devoured this in five minutes." – kathryn on a small plate at Sorella

"Food is the same. ... Every bit as good in [Great Neck] as Brooklyn. One advantage foodwise ... is, in a word, lobster. Only available in GN and never ordered in substitution of a steak portion but as a great accompaniment to your porterhouse. One size only at 2 1/2 pounds and broiled perfectly with a light sprinkling of bread crumbs." – stuartlafonda on the Long Island branch of the Peter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn

"Fabulous! Not too sweet, [and] moist delicate crumb with delicious cream cheese icing. Thank goodness I don't live near there anymore!" – Miss Needle on the red velvet cupcake at Big Booty Bread Co.