Thanks Bryan,
I'll be checking it out.
With such close proximity to lil' Italy they should be using fresh mozzie'.. but i understand the 'cost issue'..

Thanks bruklin,
I appreciate the response, i'll have to check it out.

Know if they serve Wine?
Or have fresh basil?

I concur!!!
The Packaged Arugula @ TJ's is much better. The Arugula at WF was yellow the last time I checked.
NY'ers are really blessed to have Union Sq. Market, Whole Foods and TJ's in such close proximity. I go to all 3 for different needs. The Market is my 1st love though. Look at what I did with Acorn Squashes I found there(recipe courtesy of Chow)

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Omg, No! Ive never eaten an apple!! Lol!
I have however, tasted the Arugula for 'peppery' nuances before I paid for it.
FYI: The arugula @ whole foods has gotten worse and worse. they keep the best stuff for the salad bar.

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Yeah I buy the fresh Potobello's and I can say with all honesty that I twice removed the Stems at that Whole Foods @ Columbus Circle, NY.

As far as dishonesty, Whole Foods' Stock wont necessarily take a nosedive because I broke off a few stems...Lol
One time I broke 'em off right at the register, the Cashier remained silent.
Only in NY kids, Only in NY.
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Great tip on the Stems adam. I've always removed the Stems discreetly(Portobellos) @ whole foods so I dont wind up paying for more weight...
Great tip.

Bombarded by Technology and 'Ads' everywhere?
I'm from the Carribean, and I cherish that 'info-free enviroment' when I'm back home. But yes, it does seem like that's becoming the Norm. I went to a Movie theatre in Union Square that has ads right above the Urinal! Even in the most Private of moments, you can't avoid the "Sell". Nowadays there's an onslaught of unwanted/unwelcome info wherever you turn.

What? No Grimalidi's? Just kidding.
Lol @ getting Mr.Mangieri to put sausage on his pies. Anthony is an original.
Were you allowed to bring Wine?
Speaking of Levine, Get his Book with The venerable David Pasternak of ESCA, entitled: "The Young man and the Sea", Great cookbook, Great Chef, Great restaurant!
Grazie.

OMG!! DUDE!!!!!
WOW!
That was intense just reading it.
Ok, its safe to say that next year I AM NOT MISSING THIS!!
MAN!!!
Thanks dude. Ok, so no im seriously FAMISHED!!!
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Cant wait. Post your full experiences on the Grinder.
Bon Apetito!

A $160 check for all the trappings mentioned sounds pretty damn reasonable..
Busacco here I come!!!( In a month or so)
thanks Susan.

Read a short review of this place recently. I'll give it a month or so to work out its Kinks, and i'll give it a try.
Of course you can have dinner and wine @ Bussaco and then follow that up with Chocolate and more wine @ "The Chocolate Room"..
I don't live in the slope,. but a lot of my hard earned dollars are spent there on food. And its all worth it.

guttergourmet'

I agree, Rachel Ray is mionor. But with stalwarts like Collichio, Tourendel and David Burke there it seems worth it. And omg, Jacques Torres Himself? Nice.
Happy Eating.

The particular brand is 'Carib'..
And let me apologize, I had no idea that in Europe 'Shandy' was a drink prepared to order in bars/pubs. We carribbean folks only know the bottled Shandy, the Most popular of which is a Lager and ginger one by the aforementioned Carib beer bottling co. Its still very refreshing though. But the alcohol content is maybe around 6-8% by volume(I'm not sure).
Thanks again, I just learned something.
Here's the link: http://www.caribbeer.com/shady.htm

Dude,
Im from the Carribean(Grenada to be exact).
And Brooklyn, NY is full of local grocers that sell Shandy. The one we consume is made by a Carribean beer manufacturer named 'Carib'. They might have a website. A cold shandy is indeed refreshing.
Well, I hope that helped.
Cheers.

Lol@ Those responses.
Its CHEF ARTIST servog, haha..
And forgive me, I may have had one too many 'after dinner' Grand Marnier's while posting this.
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MANGIA!

Point taken J.L., thanks for your succinct rebuttals to all my insights. I enjoyed reading them.Heads up 'Peter Lugers' , here she comes.
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Take Care.
Ciao

From what I've heard Frannies is a great place. They earned a really good review from Frank Bruni himself.
I personally love a small thai spot not too far from Frannies. Its called Mango Thai(7th avenue, 3 blks in from Flatbush) and they have a nice lil' cocktail menu as well. Try the drunken noodle with squid. Delicious!
It seems as if every restaurant along 7th avenue has outdoor options.

1. The best steakhouses are in NY! Bottomline!
2. Thats the sort of result/disapointment you get when you mix good intention with 'Gimmick'!
3. Who cares if 'D'iddy' was walking around.
4. 8 times out of 10, a restaurant with a so called 'scene' serves less than excellent food.
5. As a chef I know that all kitchens make mistakes and a Med-Rare /Med-Well guffaw happens, if it doesnt happen every night.
6 .Again, the best steakhouses are in NY! And the best ones in NY (Peter Luger,Old homestead,PALM)are less about scene and more about the Cut and Service.

GRIMALDI'S, GRIMALDI'S & MORE GRIMALDI'S!!

ALSO,JOHNS PIZZERIA ON PRINCE OR SPRING ST & ELIZABETH.

IF YOUVE BEEEN TO GRIMALDIS..FUHGEDABOUDIT!...U DONT NEED TO GOANYWHERE ELSE.