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Backup plan for Eleven Madison Park?
Corton and 11 Madison Park are similar. Love them both.
Babbo substitute for 50th birthday
how about porsena?
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Porsena
21 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003
Best Brunch In Forever at St. Austere Brooklyn!
I just went here with my husband. Fantastic Egg Sandwich and homefries and the best Shrimp and Grits I have ever had. Real, chill place and space, minimal pretense with good wine list and actual chefs working in the kitchen. Looking forward to going there dinner sometime soon. Surprised there arent more accolades of this Williamsburg gem.
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The St. Austere
613 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Warung Kario dinner and Liberty Ave. Guyanese query
I think Sybils and Sandy's Roti Shop (tasty $1 Doubles...fried chickpea bread with curried chick peas) are the best of the lot. Both have a great scene expecially on the weekends. I have not tried Anils.
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Sybil's
132-17 Liberty Ave, Queens, NY 11419
Sandy's
121-10 Liberty Ave, Queens, NY 11419
Long Island City - The Best Things to Eat
Let me not forget the onion rings at Burger Garage.
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The Burger Garage
25-36 Jackson Ave, Queens, NY 11101
Long Island City - The Best Things to Eat
I just spent an awesome maternity leave in LIC and ate many a breakfast/lunch/snacks in the hood while walking with my baby. Here are my favorites:
Crankys (Stroller and visiting family friendly/Flank Steak Salad and Cupcakes)
Sweetleaf (Stroller friendly too but their Soy Latte/Iced Coffee, Carrot Cake, Donut Holes, really any of their baked goods esp if made that day-homemade poptarts, ginger cookie, gluten free brownie)
Little Ovens (Gateau d' Alice, Chocolate Cakes, Guava Macaron, Macha Macaron, Vanilla Mille Feuile)
Malu (Peanut Butter and Chocolate homeade ice cream from the nicest couple ever!)
LIC Market (Slow Cooked Pork, Shredded Brisket at Lunch Soft Cooked Egg with Gruyere and Scallions on a mini baguette, Bread Basket at Brunch)
Sage (Ranchero Burrito on the softest tortilla ever)
Tournesol (Early dinner with appetizer specials and good wine outside with sleeping baby in arms never failed)
Breadbox (Egg and Cheese on a Sesame Bagel)
Maducatis Rustica (Biscotti and Conette with Apricot Jam (little croissaints,)
Testaccio (Spinach Salad and grilled Lamb Chops)
Madera Cuban (Lechon Asado)
Communitea (Tuna Melt)
M Wells (I know it's gone for now but shoutout to the BeefLamb Burger and Maple Pie)
Thanks LIC.
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Tournesol
50-12 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11101
Communitea
47-02 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11101
Manducatis Rustica
46-31 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11101
Sweetleaf Coffee & Tea
10-93 Jackson Ave, Queens, NY 11101
Sage General Store
24-20 Jackson Ave, Queens, NY 11101
Testaccio
47-30 Vernon Blvd., Queens, NY 11101
Breadbox Cafe
47-11 11th St, Queens, NY 11101
M. Wells Diner
21-17 49th Ave, Queens, NY 11101
LIC Market
21-52 44th Dr, Queens, NY 11101
Cranky's Cafe
48-19 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11101
Madera
47-29 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11101
Little Oven
12-07 Jackson Ave, Queens, NY 11101
Malu
12-09 Jackson Ave, Queens, NY 11101
Beware: DOH "Grade Pending" means Bad Grade!!
I just found out that restaurants are required to post their ratings. But more importantly and as I suspected when the restaurant posts signs that say "ratings pending" it usually means that they had a bad rating and are buying time until they get a better one.
M. Wells Dinner
I live nearby. Place was a treasure when it first opened, we went frequently for breakfast, and they are still gracious when I go in and recognized as a local. But there has been some recent bad waiters/waitresses with inappropriate attitudes. One new waiter told my mom in a very snotty attitude that she cannot have most things on the menu if she did not like undercooked eggs. And dinner ranges from fantastic to really mediocre.
Good Restaurant for small wedding dinner
Corton is lovely and accomodating. Similar cuisine as 11 Madison Park but I think more intimate. Worth a try. Also Falai.
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Falai
68 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002
Corton
239 West Broadway, New York, NY 10013
Brooklyn baked goods?
The Blue Stove in Greenpoint/Williamsburg. My favorite real bakery right now.
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The Blue Stove
415 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Paulie Gee's - New pizza in Greenpoint
I love Paulie Gees more than any pizza anywhere but the pizza is a little bit off when he is not there. Maybe that's what the inconsistency some have noted is about.
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Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Best Birthcake in Astoria?
Manducatis Rustica really nearby in LIC made my excellent strawberry shortcake birthday cake last summer.
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Manducatis Rustica
46-31 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11101
LIC Bar
45-58 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11101
Good bars near PS1?
Lots of bars on Vernon Blvd with fantastic character. Dominie's Hoek, LIC Bar, PJ Leahys and Domaine is great for a glass of wine.
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Dominie's Hoek
48-17 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11101
LIC Bar
45-58 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11101
fatty cue vs fette sau
Different bbq concepts altogether. Fette Sau any day for me though. I too love love love their brisket and I'm not even a general fan of brisket. Sides again not so great ...but the beans and the potato dish are fine.
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Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Authentic Mexican in Brooklyn or Queens
Tacqueria Tulchingo in Elmhurst is the both good and authentic (craving their pineapple agua fresca all day!)...the one on 83rd off Roosevelt.
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Tulcingo
40-11 82nd St, Queens, NY 11373
Soft Thai Coconut Pancakes-Where?
I had these at the farmer's market in San Diego and I know they are a popular street food in Thailand. Has anyone seen them in NYC?
A delicious cake for a special occasion
Michele Coulton in La Jolla was fantastic for my sister's birthday cake.
Place to eat near Jamaica Bay wildlife refuge
Rockaway Taco or any of the West Indian places on Liberty Avenue or Rockaway Boulevard in Richmond Hill.
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Rockaway Taco
95-19 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Queens, NY 11693
Good food--bad attitude [Tournesol]
Tournesol has been around for a very long time in this neighborhood. And they have stood the test of time beautifully. Sorry about the rudeness you experienced but not sure that's what chowhound is about.
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Tournesol
50-12 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11101
Miranda in Williamsburg is Incredible!
I just searched to see if there are any chowhound reviews of Miranda. Surprisingly no. Italian with Spanish/Mexican influences is unusual but this place is a comfortable, spacious, chef-owned restaurant on tree lined Berry Street with a relaxed staff and fantastic food. I went for the first time tonight and shared the octopus salad with arugula and avocado, chorizo aranchini, duck breast with polenta and homemade pappardelle with mole braised lamb. Each one was a delight. I can't gush enough.
Ecuadorian in Elmhurst/Jackson Heights?
Anthony Bourdain did a recent bit on Ecuadorian cuisine and I'm newly inspired. I haven't been too pleased with the trucks. Does anyone have a good/the best Ecuadorian restaurant recommendations in Elmhurst/Jackson Heights?
Paulie Gee's - New pizza in Greenpoint
You need to try it again. Went tonight and had the delboy? pie with the sopressata and shared a pear walnut salad. This pie was phenomenal, light charred airy delicious crust (tore easily inbetween), slightly sweet sauce... flor di latte cheese in just the right amounts. The salad was a nice accompaniment. As a former una pizza neopolitana fan who was missing it tremendously, I have definitely found a worthy replacement. Great space too and Mr. Paulie G. greeted us nobodies personally to see how we liked it.
Has anyone tried the revamped Tabla?
Had prix fixe the other day - shared vegetarian and meat option - plently of food, tantastic flavors that reminded me of the orginal bread bar, pristine service and good wines all at a not obscene price. Obviously recommend it.
Best Weekday Breakfast UES/EAST HARLEM??
Table d Hote is fantastic but opens at 12. Sarabeths is all hype but is open earlier. Also Cafe d' Alsace and this great greek diner on the corner of 86th and 2nd ave on south east side of street.
Northern Spy Food Co.
Wow, this place does not miss a beat-sustainable never tasted so good. One of the most enjoyable dinners ever! We had the Kale salad, the pork trotter dish and the pork meatballs followed by the bosc frangiapane tart. But Northern Spy also a friendly and thoughtful place with a good vibe, tasty beer, even bought some groceries to take home.
Rabbithole in Williamsburg Brooklyn?
I want to like this restaurant. I love their location, the decor. They have good beer and salad but I am very disappointed with the entrees. Has anyone had really good food there? Should I keep on trying?
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The Rabbithole
352 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Anything in Long Island City, (restaurant), worth the drive??
My family used to drive from Richmond Hill to this place for Birthdays etc long ago. Still great. Might be worth a drive for charm, authenticity alone.
The Car Bomb will change your life
Your review is spot on. Went there on a weekday. Love the staff. Adore the food... the sardine sandwich on foccacia, the hummus on naan, the salty caramel ice cream sandwich on dark chocolate cookies. Wish Cheeks was still around but I'm so happy it was replaced by this and not another asian fusion place.
Any Coffee Lovers Out There in Queens?
Ditto to Sweetleaf. It's even better than the other places serving Stumptown coffee.
