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Red Hook Ballfields
Sorry if this has been posted already, but I just read this very disheartening update on the permitting process for the Red Hook Ballfields. On a personal level, it will be very sad to see if many changes come to the ballfields as I found the whole experince to be relevatory and very satisfying in a "salt of the earth" kind of way. Nothing like good street food to immerse you in a different culture, not to mention the sheer joy of hangin out in an open field in Brooklyn. On a more esoteric level, it's very sad to see the Parks Dept. deny these obviously hard working people their piece of the American Dream as the bureacrats continue to suck the proverbial soul out of this city. It would be nice if the patrons, celebrity chefs like Bourdain and the politicos could bring some pressure to bear on the Parks Dept. to allow the status quo to continue. I know Schumer held a press conference there last fall. Its not like they are being driven out by developers or people in the neigborhood as praise for the vendors has been universal. Clearly it's a money thing as the Parks Dept. wants its cut. Sadly, it may have been their own success that created all the publicity and brought it to the attention of the Parks Dept., that may in the end come back to haunt them.
http://blogs.villagevoice.com/food/archives/2008/02/the_state_of_th.php
Has success spoiled the owners of Moim? Answer is a resounding "YES"
We recently had a reservation for six and they sat us at what had to be a four top right next to the wait station. 'That sucked, but admittedly, the rest of the meal was quite enjoyable. Nothing over the top, but we all had a fun night and enjoyed the food, sake and the company. It also may have been partially our fault as one person in our party was a bit on the late side. I'm not running back tomorrow, but I find it to be a nice option in the neighborhood.
Where to buy slider buns?
I use Martin's potato dinner rolls when I make them. Available at Key Food on Flatbush.
park slope top ten
I've walked by Amorina quite a few times recently and I've never seen it open. I believe it has closed.
Pepe's P & P (Park Slope's Best Pizza...Shhhh...)
I feel like ordering a plain slice at Peppe's is like going to Luger's and getting fish. The stuffed slices and specialty pies, like the arugula and proscitto, are their best offerings imho.
fried chicken
A branch of Amy Ruth's is opening in the old Gage & Tollner space downtown on Valentine's day.
I haven't had any recent experiences, but I remember Blue Ribbon makes great fried chicken and it being pricey.
Lucali: Good, not Great Pizza
I would disagree. I would say that over several years of reading this board, it's not many others who report the same thing, i.e. a negative opinion of Grimaldi's, but a minority few who feel compelled to post their same spiel over and over at the mere mention of the word "pizza" on this board. Ok, we get it, it's gone downhill, it's no good, blah, blah, blah...
That being said, I made it to Lucali's for the first time recently and found the pizza to be quite tasty with it's nice char to the crust. Kept toppings to a minimum, which sounds like it turned out to be a good strategy from other posts. I also thought the calzone (w/ pepperoni) was the real winner. Thing was massive. We had a group of 10 (we got there when it opened), consumed plenty of BYOB wine, and combined with the great service, charming surroundings, and miniscule bill, it certainly made for a great meal.
Conveyor Belt Sushi
All, thanks for your responses. Does anyone know if Genki is still open on 46th street is still open. I recall seeing it when when I use to work in the neigborhood many years ago. The number I found on the internet is disconnected.
Best Korean Barbecue in Koreatown
My family has been going to Kang Suh for bbq for the last 20 years and it's always reliable. We'll frequent Kum Gang San as well, but more often than not, go to the Queens location. Since most Korean menus are the same, I try to just make sure I go to a Korean restaurant that uses real wood charcoal instead of gas when choosing a bbq restaurant.
Pepe's P & P (Park Slope's Best Pizza...Shhhh...)
Hmm, I went by last Monday and they were closed. I called and the new hours are 11a-10p Tues.-Sat, and noon to 9p on Sun.
Buffalo wings in N. Park Slope/Prospect Heights?
Without a shadow of a doubt. Of all the places I've tried, these are my favorite buffalo wings in any locale.
Conveyor Belt Sushi
Can any one tell me of any converyor belt sushi places in NYC? I know there's Genki in midtown and read there's one in the Whole Foods on Bowery called Sushiya. Anybody have any recent experiences at either?
Sunset Park Mexicans - any recent updates
I made my first foray that way and we ate at Tacos Matamoros based on a NYT $25 and Under column I read. I thought the tacos were quite tasty and comparable to the ballfields in Red Hook and my favorite place in Atlanta, El Rey De Taco. We each had a "grande" size chorizo, al pastor and a lengua taco, listed in order of my preference. I think the chorizo just had onions and the others also had a creamy guac. on top. They served the standard lime wedges, radishes and red hot sauce on the side. We also shared an order of creamy guacamole and chips and an order of chalupas w. carne. Another companion had chicken enchiladas w/ green sauce which she deemed worthy, but I didn't try them. No alcohol, so we brought in some beers and also had some tamarind juice. Place was almost full with mostly familias on a Friday night. Sorry I can't add much with respect to veg. options.
Elementi on 7th Ave. (Spot where Snooky's was)
Though it closed before I arrived in the neighborhood, City Lights was located at the corner of 1st street, where Artesana furniture store is currently located, which was previously a fish store and a fruit store before that. The Gaslight is where Mr. Wonton is currently located and not next door. Anyone else recall when they use to serve Mexican food out of the back of the Gaslight. My recollection is of eating at some picnic tables on the sidewalk and this being, maybe, the only option for Mexican in the area. I also remember being in the Coach Inn the day the Knicks won the draft lottery which gave them the rights to Patrick Ewing. Even though I was nowhere near of legal drinking age at the time, I sure seemed to have spent my fair share of time in the local drinking establishments during the 80's.
Pepe's P & P (Park Slope's Best Pizza...Shhhh...)
Another trip to Pepe's. The regular slice is a perfect example of a New York slice. Nice paper thin, crispy crust, fresh tasting sauce and quality cheese which cuts back on the grease and salt factor. My habit is to get some of the stuffed slices to go and heat them in the toaster oven at home and it's remarkable how well it works. I had a stuffed chicken parm slice that was divine. Chicken, mushrooms, tomato sauce, cheese and nice hunks of garlic in the middle, a sprinkling of basil (or maybe oregano) and parmesan on top with a wonderful crust. Even after it sat refrigerated for a day and was reheated, the crust didn't lose all it's mositure and retained a nice chewy texture in the middle. And the best part is the service, which is so welcoming and such a relief.
Pepe's P & P (Park Slope's Best Pizza...Shhhh...)
I just noticed this place on my frequent runs to the Home Depot and after your post gave it a try yesterday. What a great place with excellent pizza. Great ingredients and a really friendly vibe. Usually I just go straight cheese as my barometer, but when I walked in, I was offered slices of several specialty pies. I ended getting a slice of everything he had available (I didn't see any plain cheese slices), one stuffed slice with ham, pepperoni and cherry tomatoes (nice touch), one slice of a thin crust w/ prosciutto and, I think, arugala, and another stuffed slice that had marinara and a sprinkling of parmesan on top and spinach and ricotta in the middle. The last slice being a very hefty and filling slice. They were all delicious and the thin crust on the prosciutto slice indicates they must make a mean cheese slice as well. Calzones looked great. Can't wait to go back to this gem.
Best possible meal for $20 in Brooklyn?
I concur with TBird. Still my favorite place for buffalo wings and it's a pretty darn good burger to boot.
Atlanta - Good, easy to get to and late night..
There's also the 24 hr. chinese place that use to be at 14th & I-85. It recently reopened in a new building, I think on 10th, name escapes me. I'm sure it's Americanized Chinese, but anybody ever try it? Is it worthy if I have a sudden need for a chicken w/ broccoli fix at 4 AM?
Best Sushi in Atlanta?
There's a Japanese market right next to Umezono, on Cobb Pkwy near Windy Hill. It's not huge, but they have a nice selection of products.
Visit to Marietta
For bbq, you must try Sam N Dave's #2. It's one mile west of the Marietta Square at 660 Whitlock Ave in Marietta, GA. Clearly it is some of the best bbq to be had in the ATL area. I really love the brisket, the brunswick stew and they have killer mac-n-cheese, but these guys are serious and they do most everything right.
Atlanta - Good, easy to get to and late night..
With all due respect to poisontea, I would not call Waffle House's food "very good" nor would I point an out-of-town visitor there. Personally, I think it sucks, others may consider it acceptable, but it's just a chain version of a greasy spoon.
Six Feet Under has two locations (Grant Park & Westside) that are within 3.5 miles of your hotel. It's a seafood shack/bar serving oysters on the half shell and fried fish platters (that's usually what I get), etc. and they are open till 2 AM on Fri./Sat. Kitchen may close a little earlier, so call first if you are planning on dining after midnight.
Two Urban Licks which is a 5 min. cab ride from your hotel serves a "late supper" menu. Place can be a scene, but the food is pretty good.
Further up in Buckhead, there's Au Pied de Cochon which is a french brasserie in the Intercontinental Hotel and is open 24 hrs. I've never eaten here, but you can get typical fare such as cold seafood platters, steak frites, etc. Some opinions I have read have preferred this place over the below mentioned FAB, but this is a good 20+ min. cab ride from downtown.
On the not so easy to get to from your hotel list, is Buford Hwy, which has a ton of ethnic restaurants, some of which are open very late or 24 hrs., such as El Rey Del Taco for tacos (24hr.) or Hae Woon Dae for Korean Bbq (open till 4 AM I believe)
The 1st three resto's I have listed all have websites if you need more info.
Atlanta: Any good Northern Chinese/Korean restaurants available?
There's a new Korean fried chicken place next to the new Super H Mart in John's Creek. It's a chain, CheoGaJip is the name. I have not yet tried it since they serve only family style portions and I'm usually a solo diner at lunch. One report on another board was kind of negative. No alcohol served. They also serve Korean pizza. Korean fried chicken is all the rage in NYC right now.
Savannah, GA (The Lady & Sons Restaurant)
Made my first trip to Savannah last month and my local friend took me to Masada instead of TL&S. It's not a buffet, but they do serve homestyle southern cuisine that is fantastic. The red rice with oxtail gravy was so good. Can't wait to hit this spot again on my next trip to Savannah over Labor Day weekend. And no wait at all on a Sun. at about 1 PM.
Not to miss on a two-day trip to Atlanta?
I would concur with biskuit if you are looking for that "not to miss" experience. Really quite different from anything I've ever had before anywhere.
Lexington, NC
I'm ready to make the pilgrimage this Sat. and want to go to Lexington #1, but I can't get the address to come up in any of the online map services. Can anyone provide me with directions, I'm coming from the Charlotte area up I-85? Also are any of the "Lexington Six Pack" open on Sunday? TIA
Hidden breakfast gems in the Atlanta area??
Try West Egg Cafe. Great cupcakes too.
http://www.westeggcafe.com/main.php?myeggy=menu
Corona Queens
I found the below link that lists the menu and specials and according to one blog, they are open to 5 PM most days (closed Monday's).I have no idea of the veracity of those two sites.
http://menukarma.com/menus/menu-for-leos-latticini-in-queens
Ed Devine in the Sept. '06 Details magazine called the roast turkey, mozzarela and brown gravy as one of the "22 sandwiches that will change your life".
Corona Queens
Thanks for the tip, did a search and the sandwiches from Leo's look great!
Corona Queens
Heading out to visit the Louie Armstrong House next week and will be taking the 7 train to the 103rd street stop. After getting all excited to eat at the Corona Heights Pork Store, I now see it is closed. Any other chow worthy options in the area for lunch? And please do tell me that the Lemon Ice King is still open? TIA
Need Atlanta Recommendations
I'd recommend C'om on Buford HWY which is only a few miles north of Lenox Mall. They serve very fresh vietnamese food with lots of non-red meat choices. There's also Panahar up that way which serves Indian (really bangladeshi). Also Taqueria Del Sol on Cheshire Bridge. It's a take on a traditional mexican taqueria serving cheap and good tacos, enchiladas, etc. In midtown, Tamarind just reopened (as Tamarind Seed). It's a thai restaurant and I have never been, but it is universally praised. I can't find a website for it, but it is on open table.
http://www.comgrill.com/
http://www.panahar.com/home.aspx
http://www.taqueriadelsol.com/
