I've seen mostly good reviews for Mozart Cafe in Fort Lauderdale and Boca. How does this one compare? Is it family friendly? Someone mentioned there is also a meat restaurant right near by. Is that the same owner?

Its called EJS Too on Hempstead Avenue. Very good milchig buffet on Wednesdays. Its a pizza place but the buffet has salads and pastas and usually eggplant parm type of offerings as well as fish (teriyaki salmon and I think maybe breaded type as well). There is usually a couple of soup choices and some type of dessert that is out - nothing fancy but decent. Call before just in case. (516) 279-6096.

Wing Wan just got an web site as well:
http://www.wingwankosherrestaurant.com/

Always searching for good French Onion Soup. Like when they serve it with a coating of cheese baked (not microwaved) on top. Anyone can recommend one in NY?

I was so excited when I saw your post. I did a little on-line research and I saw this "review". Sounds weird. Its actually someone's apartment! Here is the link: http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/26/168019...

Anyone been to 17 in Miami Beach? Don't need fancy - would go with hubby and three kids.

Went on a Thursday night with 7 PM reservations and got seated immediately. The service was exceptional. Ambiance is very nice. The one minor thing about the setting that isn't great is that the walls facing out to the street are glass and though that can be nice, Union Turnpike isn't all that attractive to look out on.
Appetizers we chose weren't so great but I don't think we chose the best options for us anyway (some fancy sushi roll and French Onion soup). Both our steaks were very good and made exactly how we ordered. Prices are slightly lower than Manhattan and the meal was comparable to one at Prime Grill.

Will definitely go back again.

Just saw a good Groupon deal for Asi's Grill in Miami Beach. Any reviews? In general I would like to hear about family friendly good eats in the Miami Beach area. Would probably go as far North as Fort Lauderdale.

You like Grill Point better than HaPisgah? I don't go there often, but when I do, its always so yummy. i realize its not on Main Street but its close enough.

Upper Crust is on Central Avenue. I think its the same block as Crawfords. A block (same side) as Oh Nuts. Very interesting pizzas, including a few that are fake meat.

I think a new sushi place has opened in the 5 Towns as well. Sushi Tokyo also on Central Avenue. I think a friend of mine went and said it was good (all these places are becoming a blur to me).

I'm also not a fan of Muscat and don't get why its so popular. Never heard of Turpike Cafe. Will check it out.

I'm sure its not on a student budget but Chateau Steakhouse is fairly new. Plan on trying it next week. In the 5 Towns, Upper Crust (dairy) opened up a few months ago. Not too expensive and a diner atmosphere with fun (some very cheesy) food.

I have only been to Beth El out of the three and it was probably within three years ago. It is a very nice place and people like the winding staircase there (nice photo opps). The place is elegant and I like that there is a separate "smorg" room and reception room. Can't comment on the actual shul/sanctuary since I was there for a Bar Mitzvah party. The place was decently sized but probably wouldn't hold a very large party (over 250?). I can't specifically remember the food, but it was probably good.

Thanks for the correction. I meant that - but didn't come out the right way!

Has anyone tried this place yet? Its the new dairy restaurant on Woodmere Boulevard opened by the same owners as Bistro Grill/Prime Bistro.

Traditions sells very soft and very large matzo balls. The ones the old fashioned delis used to make.

A friend of mine who lives on Long Island went there once (because he was in Teaneck) and told me it was so good he would go again - even considering the tolls etc. The reviews here were mixed but this is someone who eats out a lot so I thought it was a convincing referral.

I worked downtown several years ago and I think that it was a Great American Health Bar before it was Broadway Cafe (but way before 6 years ago). I don't think the two places are related but they probably have similar menus. They are under two very different hashgachot.

Went to Prime Bistro last night and thought it was a nice dining experience. The place itself is nice and it felt more like a Manhattan eatery than ones in the 5 Towns or Queens. The food was very good and the service was excellent. My husband is not a steak eater and he requested that they butterfly his steak and he said it was the best steak he ever had. I shared with someone the Prime Rib for two. It was very yummy but I don't think the portion justified it being a shared meal. I would definitely go there again.

I just read today that Prime Bistro is owned by the same people who own Bistro Grill in Woodmere which is now temporarily closed. Bistro Grill will re-open as an upscale restaurant along the lines of TeVere.

Any additional comments for Disney Cruise?

I guess I am confused about uropsych's response. Which restaurant has bad service? Bistro Grill? A friend told me Prime Bistro was noisy (and full - which is good for them) and didn't have a liquor license when she went but you could bring your own liquor. She said food was good.

who did they replace?

Has anyone tried the new restaurant on Central Avenue, Prime Bistro (not to be confused with Bistro Grill)? I saw pictures on-line on Great Kosher Magazines and it looks nice but there are no reviews or menu on-line. I just called the place and they told me they opened Monday and the menu is not yet on their website. Would like to try it out next week for a business dinner but afraid of chancing it.

The Costco in the 5 Towns area (on Rockaway Turnpike) has a nice selection of kosher meats and other items.

Are there any restaurants open during Yeshiva break in the Catskills (3rd to 4th week in January)? Friends of mine are staying in the Villa Roma and their room will have a kitchenette, but they would like to know if there are any places that might be open for a treat. I read that the pizza place was open in Woodridge, but not sure if that information is current.

I don't live in the area but believe that the options in Boynton Beach might be limited. I see that there is restaurant called Golda's. Looks more like a Middle Eastern menu but is somewhat eclectic and you may find what you want from there. Boca Raton isn't so far away and may have more options for you.

We liked Cafe Joe (Cup O' Joe) on Keren Hayesod. Nice, cozy atmosphere and good food (nice portions) at a good price. I thought Cafe Rimon was over rated.

I am not sure if there are lots to choose from, but perhaps the question is if you are referring to Kew Gardens or Kew Gardens Hills. I don't know of sit down restaurants in Kew Gardens - probably has a pizza place. Forest Hills has Cho-sen Gardens Chinese restaurant which I think is still good and a pizza place (both on 108th street). There are various Bukharian restaurants, but not all would be considered glatt kosher.
If you do mean Kew Gardens Hills, there are several options on Main Street alone. Several pizza places (La Bella, Shimon's , Naomi's Benjy's), at least one bagel place, Carlos and Gabby's, Sushi Metsuyan, the sit down part of La Bella (nice dairy), Kosher Corner (not sure if its still called that - sit down dairy but casual), a couple of Israeli shwarma places etc. etc.

it is one room and I didn't remember that. I think its because they cordoned areas of the room off in to separate sections and it appears as though it is separate rooms (that is one big room). I have gone to places where you need to step into the lobby for them to transition from the smorg to chuppah or from chuppah to dinner. That wasn't the same with this place.

Just ate here with my family tonight (based on the Chowhound recommendation). As noted above, everything was very good: good service, yummy food, nice portions (ordered with our eyes and we shouldn't have). My pastrami sandwich was really good - juicy and reminiscent of the old delis. The fries were really good. My kids liked their corned beef sandwiches and my husband liked his soup and sliders. It is a small menu, but enough of a variety. Sometimes it takes me so long to order because the menus are so overwhelmingly large. We live on the South Shore of Long Island but it was worth the drive and we will hopefully go again.

I don't go too often to weddings but I am fairly certain that Terrace on the Park wouldn't be as budget friendly as some other options. Eden Palace is definitely one of the nicer places in Brooklyn that may be more affordable. Not sure what a wedding costs there. I was at a wedding at Ateres Charna (I think it was called that) in Monsey. Its not one of those places were you have to walk downstairs like a basement. Its affordable and newer so it doesn't look run down. The food wasn't notable but I think a lot of times the wedding food is just fine and probably not worth overspending for that. I haven't heard Astoria World Manor in years. I think years back it was a dark place, but it looks like they have re-done it. Good Luck!