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Pok Pok NY...good, not great
Parking is fairly easy weekdays as well, you should find a space with a block or so. It's certainly worth the drive from PS. The B61 goes right past Pok Pok, but it's far from a direct ride as the route takes you south down to Fairway/Ikea land before going up to the northern end of Columbia St. where Pok Pok is. Far more direct by car.
After the Ball Fields
Note that Defonte's is closed on Sunday and Saturday Afternoon at 4 PM. More importantly, I think there is enough variety and quantity at the ballfields to fill up on.
Talde...is it worth it?
Talde is fine if you live in nearby Brooklyn and go when there isn't a long wait. Of the tens of thousands restaurant in NYC, I'd hardly consider it a go to place if I was staying for a few days in Manhattan.
Question about Roberto's on Arthur Avenue and other Italian Options!
I would. Some wouldn't. And remember, no reservations, the tables are close together, and probably the most expensive (though not outrageous) restaurant in LI.
ROBERTO'S. (Bx) .any recent reports?
Roberto's does not take reservations. Waits can be long. Go early for dinner.
Inexpensive Restaurants in the Park Slope Area
But, a trip to Chinatown adds $4.50 per person to the cost of the meal. Not insignificant when one is looking for an out-the-door price of under $15.
A "safe" place to brunch on Mother's Day (without Ma'!)
Be careful of that logic. Gay men (at least) tend to take Mother's Day very seriously. I remember Chelsea restaurants just packed with middle aged gay men and their mothers.
Question about Roberto's on Arthur Avenue and other Italian Options!
Roberto's is not a red sauce restaurant, but it is not what one would call adventurous. Is it a special occasion place for Italian families. I really like the food.
For a more old-fashioned red sauce place try Pasquale's Rigoberto on Arthur Ave. Dominicks and Mario's, also on Arthur Ave, are somewhere in-between in character.
In Brooklyn, I would recommend Frost in Williamsburg for quality red sauce food and atmosphere. Also Others can recommend places in Bensonhurst. Parkside, in Queens i also a red sauce standby. Piccola Venetzia also in Queens is another old-fashioned, but not quite red sauce family special occasion place.
NY first-timer with adventurous palate
I heard that they now accept Debit Cards. (Unfortunately no more steak for us so I haven't checked this out).
Inexpensive Restaurants in the Park Slope Area
How inexpensive is inexpensive?
Initial suggestion: Asian: Tofu on Seventh
Fish: Littleneck on Third Ave. in Gowanus
Pok Pok NY...good, not great
We went last night about 7PM. The indoors restaurant was filled, but there was space in the unheated but dry tent in the rear. We were comfortable, wearing our coats. The first thing one notices is that the menu is written in 8 point type, not great for people with older eyes; but that does allow them to list all the ingredients of their dishes which is great for our dietary limitations (no red meat or shellfish). We had the half bird with dipping sauces, the catfish salad and the brussel sprouts both with sticky rice. We did not specify spicing levels and the chili dipping sauce for the chicken was rather mild, but the catfish and brussel sprouts were adequately hot. The brussel sprouts were great, the other were good to very good. Plenty of food for $66 including tip with one beer and one cider. The beer choices were basically SEA. The dark Lao beer I had was pretty decent.
All in all, this clearly is the best Thai food by far in Brooklyn, but it is far from revelatory and is much surpassed by the best of Queens.
Soft shell crab sightings?
Petite Crevette on Hicks is very similar to PC on Atlantic, although they do charge a small corkage fee ($5/bottle) here. In fact, because of the layout of the restaurant, it may even be a bit more funky.
Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel
Thanks all. Given the fact that we have to get up at 4:30 AM for the flight out, I think we are going to be stuck with airport food and count it as one of the "costs" of "getting there".
Brooklyn dinner for 9 on Friday in April
You won't be disappointed. Stick to the specials though.
Brooklyn dinner for 9 on Friday in April
I agree with BrookBoy. Queen is hardly a red sauce place. Their specials are particularly creative and interest. Look at their online menu before rejecting, given how close it is to your hotel. Another interest (and modern Italian closer than the restaurants you listed (other than Saul and Colonie) is Ricola on Dean St. They take reservations for parties of six or more.
Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel
Hi, we're arriving at MIA from New York next Tuesday afternoon and staying at the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel overnight before our connecting flight leaves the next morning. We are hoping that we will find something decent (or better) to eat in the area. Our tastes and budget are pretty flexible. We're doing the reverse trip on Saturday April 21, coming in at about 8:30 PM and again staying overnight at the Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel before leaving the next morning. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Best Bakery for Passover Macaroons in Borough Park?
I'd ask on the Kosher board. Personally, I'm not aware of any Kosher for Passover bakery in Brooklyn (other than for matzo). I believe that all of the baked products are made elsewhere and sold at special Passover stores (usually non food stores the rest of the year) or from truck based stores. Take walk up 13th Ave. today or tomorrow and take a look.
authentic italian in BK
Queen on Court St. Second al di la (Venetian) and Locanda vini e olii (Tuscan). Also Fedinando's (Sicilian) and Joe's of Avenue U (Sicilian)
Keith Haring @ The Brooklyn Museum.
Depending on the weather, you can eat and do at the Botanic Garden.
Dine In Brooklyn
Rosewater, Dine in Brooklyn, Yes! Great meal, nice service. Nice choices. We had grilled calamari salad and a watercress.apple salad. A fried Polenta entrée and a roast port tenderloin main. The risotto fritters (with ice cream and blueberries) and lemon cheesecakes were really good desserts. All in all a great meal. They also had wine parings for $14 each, but we chose a bottle of Long Island Cider instead. All in all a real pleasure.
Dine In Brooklyn
Going this evening, so I don't think I be much help since tomorrow is the last day.
Tips on tipping - pleeease [moved from Manhattan board}
I tend to add in the Retail cost of the wine plus a few dollars into the base, when calculating the tip. That's still a lot less than what the tip would be if the wine was bought in the restaurant.
Vegan-Friendly Brunch in Park Slope
Very close to Park Slope (one block away from the north end): Maimonide of Brooklyn.
525 Atlantic Avenue
Saturday Brunch in on Smith St./Cobble Hill/Red Hook
Just note that Kevin's does not serve alcohol. (They do allow BYOB wine)
Maimonide of Brooklyn
Call them. Being vegan (no meat, no dairy) it's hard to believe that their kitch, dishes and anything they serve is not Kosher. This is not my expertise, however, so you should check with them.
Friday night birthday dinner in Williamsburg/ Greenpoint
+1 for Dressler. Perfect for a birthday (for 2?).
Passover in Brooklyn
We've eaten at Pardes. It's more new American than Jewish style, but it is Glatt Kosher, which you pay for even if it is not important to you. That said the food is quite good. Note that it gets very crowded, so reservations are a must.
The opposite end of the scale is Mile End. They are small and don't take reservations. The are very Jewish, but not at all Kosher. I'm sure they won't serve bread or any foods made with flour during Passover.
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Mile End
97 Hoyt St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Pardes
497 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Best Dinner Under $30
For $30 (including tax, no tipping) for a Plain Round pie (8 slices), I think DiFara's is last meal worthy, as long as you are sure that you have the hour to wait for it to be ready. Since 8 slices will easily serve two, if you had a dining mate, you could add a special topping like baby eggplant ($4) and even bring in an inexpensive bottle of wine and still stay under $30 pp.
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Di Fara Pizza
1424 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY 11230
