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Inexpensive Restaurants in the Park Slope Area
Are you saying JPAN is not good or not cheap!? It's not the cheapest, but certainly the best sushi in the hood!
Best Restaurants Under $30 pp (not including drinks)
As much as I'd love to go to high end restaurants all the time, I just cannot afford it.
What are some quality "everyday" restaurants - any cuisine and any neighborhood - that you think are must-tries, but also that a couple can leave for under $60 (not including drinks and tip).
" Must trys " in Restaurant Row ????
Agreed with above, but I do love Ocha for some cheap tasty sushi.
authentic italian in BK
Locandi is wonderful. In Park Slope there is Provini on 8th avenue. Italian owned and managed. All of the employees speak Italian.Can't vouch for their food, but the wine list is nice.
The Ten Most Insulting Things Anthony Bourdain Has Said About Food Network - Grubstreet
+1. Thank you Jlhinwa.
I personally don't watch food network much anymore, but I respect all of them for doing what they do making cooking accessible to the masses. And I love Rachael's upbeat personality, and I've tried several of her recipes (scallops in a vermouth sauce was out -of-this-world)
Love the visual of it all....Pinterest
Obsessed with Pinterest. I finally have a recipe box that isn't just a big bag of recipes torn out from magazines!
Looking for RAMPS in NYC/LI
Is it ramp season already!? Outdoor greenmarkets are really about the only place to get them IME.
Brooklyn - Gowanus -Park Slope
Glad you enjoyed your stay! I am REALLY glad that you got to experience Miriam and Mile End - two of my favored treasures in all of Brooklyn!
Park Slope brunch on Sunday
I have heard wonderful things about Juventino, although I have not yet been.
My absolute favorite brunch in the area is Miriam. I've written several times about it - it serves traditional brunch (fan-friggin-tastic french toast) as well as Israeli specialties like a potato pancake and burekas which are killer.
I strongly strongly strongly urge you to try Miriam!
FINALLY! Good Chinese food to order in , in Park Slope (Michael and Pings)
I was meaning to try them out, but they seem so much more expensive than the rest. Especially now that Tofu on 7th has upped their game, I wonder what is so special about M&P to get me to pay the extra $?
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Tofu on 7th
226 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Corner Bistro
Not anymore Bob! Try Tofu in Park Slope. There have been several threads discussing this "chinese renaissance."
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Tofu on 7th
226 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Caught skimming the tip pool
I seriously doubt that the busboys, etc., had an employment agreement. (pls correct me if I'm wrong). Every place I worked, waiters tipped out 10% to support staff.
Top Chef Texas -- Reunion
That was the highlight of the show for sure.
Grayson is the coolest no doubt. Sarah redeemed herself (although I definitely warned up to her in the last few episodes) and I'm glad Lindsay did too. I understand tthe pressure though, having been the manager of a restaurant where my chef told me to fuck off a few times! I'm sure I wouldn't react much better in that type of "pressure cooker" lol.
Brooklyn - Gowanus -Park Slope
The steamers were my biggest complaint too. They didn't taste very fresh, and I was underwhelmed by the sauce (esp for the price).
Chicken fried perch sounds amazing, might have to try it again, in a few months.
Why oh why did I wait 10+ years to go to Locanda Vini e Olii?
I've only been once for apps and wine, but thoroughly enjoyed it. I'll have to go back again soon!
Brooklyn - Gowanus -Park Slope
Big Fan of Black Mountain Wine House and it's owner, Tyler.
So I must be the only person in the world not blown away by Little Neck. I think you're better off spending a buck more per oyster at Blue Ribbon. (and I'm not a huge BR supporter).
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Blue Ribbon Brooklyn
280 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Brooklyn - Gowanus -Park Slope
and and while we're at it: for drinks, I second High Dive, and throw out Mission Delores and Rock Shop, both on 4th Ave b/w Pres and Carroll for good fun times too. Rock shop is a music venue downstairs and a sports bar upstairs.
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Mission Dolores
249 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Rock Shop
249 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
High Dive
243 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Brooklyn - Gowanus -Park Slope
I actually like Sheep Station a lot because of their POUTINE! real poutine (i.e. owner is from Montreal, wrote the BOOK on poutine - literally, ask to see her book).
Definitely forgot about Campo di Fiore - I've had quite a few outstanding meals there as well.
Someone at my pediatrician's mentioned the Crooked Tail for sandwiches - anyone have a review on that?
BTW I'm so sad Perch is closed.
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Sheep Station
149 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Crooked Tail Cafe
272 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Campo de' Fiori
187 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Brooklyn - Gowanus -Park Slope
Must be. I've never had anything but a fabulous brunch. We go often.
I've gone twice for dinner (maybe three years ago though) and enjoyed it immensely as well, particularly their small plates and fish dishes.
Talde
Was NOT getting the love for Purple Yam when I went there like a year ago. I vote Talde all the way. It sounds like they've really expanded their selections since I went. I'll have to visit again soon!
Brooklyn - Gowanus -Park Slope
You'll find plenty in that price range close to you. I live close by so I got a lot of suggestions. Just check out menupages or yelp to see if you would like the atmosphere
Quick Bites:
You're near a great taco stand - Oaxaco (sp?) on 4th Ave between Pres and Carroll. The new bbq joint on the east side of 4th Ave and Union (Fort Defiance I think) is decent. If you like frozen yogurt, go to Culture on 5th ave and 4th st. by the school. It's heavenly.
Sandwiches: S'Nice on 5th ave and 3rd st for vegetarian sandwiches that make carnivores like me happy. M&S for awesome carnivore sandwiches. Press on 5th and Union for fancier sanwiches, and Bierkraft next door for beers, cheese, and sandwiches. If you're into vietnamese sandwiches, try Lotus on 5th and President.
Sit-down/ not fancy:
Sushi at JPan on 5th between 1st and 2nd. La Villa (5th and Garfield) for delicious comfort italian food, Aperitivo (5th and 1st) for a bit more refined italian. 200 5th (5th and Union) is a sports bar with an OK restaurant if you want that. There's Little Neck on 3rd ave and Carrol - seafood joint. I didn't particularly love it, but it was decent. Bonnie's has great burgers if you like 'em grilled (on 5th and Garfield), but if you walk further south and head east on 9th St, you'll come to Dram Shop which has the best burger in Park Slope hands down. Also a great bar.
Sit-down/ more fancy (might be out of your price range):
Fornino on 5th and Carroll. I haven't been in a while and some say it's gone downhill, but when I went about a year ago, it was delicious. I think it changed owners or something. Benchmark - will probably be out of your price range, but it's interesting "farm-to-table" type stuff. On 2nd st just west of 5th ave. Stone Park on 5th ave and 3rd st. is pretty good, you can get a great burger, or try for brunch. Same thing with Juventino on 5th ave and 5th st (I hear brunch is amazing). If you're willing to walk further up the slope, on 7th avenue and 12th St is Talde, Dale from Top Chef's new restaurant. It was quite good but beware long waits!
Brunch: For the best brunch in new york city, IMHO of course, go to Miriam on 5th Avenue and (I want to say Dean but I know that's not right; it's across from Beacon's Closet). Seriously heavenly. As suggested above, Stone Park and Juventino are fancier options for brunch.
For pizza, you're close to Tomato & Basil (on 4th and Union), which is my fave slice in the hood.
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La Villa
261 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Bierkraft
191 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Bonnie's Grill
278 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Press 195
195 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Stone Park Cafe
324 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215
JPan
287 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Miriam
79 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Dram Shop
339 9th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Tomato and Basil
226 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Aperitivo
279 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
M&S Prime Meats
312 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Snice
315 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Benchmark
339A 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Fornino
256 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Oaxaca
250 4th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Lotus Vietnamese Sandwiches
229 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Culture
331 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Talde
369 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Littleneck
288 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Juventino
370 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Top Chef Texas Finale Part 2 - Ep. #17 - 02/29/12 (Spoilers)
girl power talk? lol. it's so dirty! it's the female equivalent of "Rock out with my c**k out"!
Top Chef Texas Finale Part 2 - Ep. #17 - 02/29/12 (Spoilers)
See, e.g., Gordon Ramsey, Anthony Bourdain, et al.
Top Chef Texas Finale Part 2 - Ep. #17 - 02/29/12 (Spoilers)
I could actually believe it. I see them getting along outside TC because Sarah, at the end of the day, respects Bev's abilities as a chef. Heather on the other hand, never respected Bev.
Quick question: Colicchio & Sons' Tap Room or Main Dining Room?
thanks, although it wasn't really my question. I don't care about TC, I just needed a table for four on March 10 and C&S had openings.
I just wanted to know if anyone had objections to tap room and would choose dining room over it.
Quick question: Colicchio & Sons' Tap Room or Main Dining Room?
Which would you take a group consisting of two 20-somethings from Tampa, a 35 yr old who gets anxious at nice restaurants (and is not a foodie in the least), and a 30-something named secondbecky who really loves trying new and different things. I'm guessing tap room, but wanted to see if anyone had any real objections thereto?
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Colicchio & Sons
85 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011
New 'Menu Items That Need to Be Retired", 2012 edition...
Everything in Brooklyn these days is "Gluten Free." C'mon I want my carby-sugar fix!!
Top 5 New York Sandwiches?
Oh I like this thread. Must have missed it first time around! I'm going to place one vote for the falafel at Azuri Cafe. Ezra, the owner, is actually a really sweet guy once you get to be a regular! He's no "falafel nazi" as he's been called before. Even if he was, the falafel is so out of this world, I make regular trips to Hells Kitchen from Brooklyn just for it!
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Azuri Cafe
465 W 51st St, New York, NY 10019
