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[Alias]

Any of y'all ever come across a good cajun/new orleans/creole restaurant?

There doesn't seem to be any in this giant city of food.

delta grill is good too.

How is Bourbon St. Bar & Grille?

 

[Gadabout]

Any of y'all ever come across a good cajun/new orleans/creole restaurant?

There doesn't seem to be any in this giant city of food.

delta grill is good too.

How is Bourbon St. Bar & Grille?

Haven't checked out Bourbon St Bar and Grille yet. It does seem like they have a pretty nice menu. Hopefully they don't get all cute with it like most of the other restaurants in the city.SF - Not a big fan of the Delta Grill. Went there about three times and haven't had a good meal yet (shrimp po-boy woulda been dynamite had they actually used french bread. don't know what the hell they used). Plus I overheard what I assumed to be the owner mocking my reaction to their version of sweet tea (tea + packets of sugar and splenda).

Mara's Homemade is a better choice.

 

[saintfool]

Any of y'all ever come across a good cajun/new orleans/creole restaurant?

There doesn't seem to be any in this giant city of food.

delta grill is good too.

How is Bourbon St. Bar & Grille?

Haven't checked out Bourbon St Bar and Grille yet. It does seem like they have a pretty nice menu. Hopefully they don't get all cute with it like most of the other restaurants in the city.SF - Not a big fan of the Delta Grill. Went there about three times and haven't had a good meal yet (shrimp po-boy woulda been dynamite had they actually used french bread. don't know what the hell they used). Plus I overheard what I assumed to be the owner mocking my reaction to their version of sweet tea (tea + packets of sugar and splenda).

Mara's Homemade is a better choice.

delta grill was always pretty good. even my NOLA friends took a liking to it. it's not perfect but cajun is something that NYC doesn't really do well. they do southern, sure, but not creole. places like bayou, in harlem, do a higher end version of that.

 

[Alias]

this rental market is awesome, rents are falling nicely. What was once a $4k 1BR in a luxury doorman became a $4k 1BR w/ 3 months free last month and is now a $3600 +3 months free this month!

$4,000

$3,200 -20%

$2,880 -10%

 

[Alias]

on the flip side, studios really are not budging that much, still in the $2k-2.5k range, you'll be lucky to get 1 month free

 

[jamny]

Check out the website Tasting Table. I get daily emails from them and they're pretty good. Lot's of obscure places to eat and drink and events going on in the city. One email a day.

 

[jamny]

Had a really good lunch yesterday at Wildwood BBQ. Park Ave and 18th. I'm a big fan of Blue Smoke and I think I might like this place more. I had the "Fatty Cow", pulled Brisket, Chili, Cheddar and onion rings on a roll, although I had the chili on the side. Very good portions of sides, had the Mac-n-cheese and beans.

Not the sterile interior of Blue Smoke, a more western feel, and they had a few TV's around with games on. Nice size bar too.

 

[flysack]

I think I am intrigued by the city... I like the mass transportation -- I grew up outside of Pittsburgh will little or no options of mass transit. I like the pace of the city and diversity of the people. There are a ton of things to do. If I do move there, I don't see myself living there for more than 2 years. Although I think living in a shoe box would get old along with the fact that you don't have a yard or car so it would be a temporary move. It's funny you mention that about Florida -- I have been there several of time on vacation/business and dread going there again for some reason.

My university is a breeding ground of NYC businessmen. Several of my friends grew up in Strawng Island and moved to Manhattan/Queens/Brooklyn after graduation.The word among them and their co-workers is this: NYC is an amazing place with infinite things to do, except it's so expensive to live there that unless you have a job pulling SERIOUS coin, you end up working so much to afford the living, that you never have time to go out and do the things you wanted to do in the first place. i.e. for many people, it's a trap. This is why so many NYC people end up in the burbs 10 years later.

 

[flysack]

If you love jazz, the Village Vanguard is a must see.

I'm just a casual fan of jazz, and I've been there 4 times. Never had a bad time yet. Great atmosphere, amazing music.

 

[flysack]

this rental market is awesome, rents are falling nicely. What was once a $4k 1BR in a luxury doorman became a $4k 1BR w/ 3 months free last month and is now a $3600 +3 months free this month!

$4,000

$3,200 -20%

$2,880 -10%

This is what I'm talking about. I can't fathom paying that much a month for a 1 bedroom apartment, doorman or no doorman. In LA, a quality (not luxury, but very good with A/C and gated parking) 1 bedroom in Hollywood/Silverlake ran me $1250.

Maybe I'm just a cheap ******* with a liberal arts degree, so I'm not accustomed to having the kind of coin that would let me drop 3K a month on rent.

 

[mrowl]

Check out the website Tasting Table. I get daily emails from them and they're pretty good. Lot's of obscure places to eat and drink and events going on in the city. One email a day.

Thrillist is also good, but it's a bit geeky and has more than just food/drinks.

 

[El Floppo]

I think I am intrigued by the city... I like the mass transportation -- I grew up outside of Pittsburgh will little or no options of mass transit. I like the pace of the city and diversity of the people. There are a ton of things to do. If I do move there, I don't see myself living there for more than 2 years. Although I think living in a shoe box would get old along with the fact that you don't have a yard or car so it would be a temporary move. It's funny you mention that about Florida -- I have been there several of time on vacation/business and dread going there again for some reason.

My university is a breeding ground of NYC businessmen. Several of my friends grew up in Strawng Island and moved to Manhattan/Queens/Brooklyn after graduation.The word among them and their co-workers is this: NYC is an amazing place with infinite things to do, except it's so expensive to live there that unless you have a job pulling SERIOUS coin, you end up working so much to afford the living, that you never have time to go out and do the things you wanted to do in the first place. i.e. for many people, it's a trap. This is why so many NYC people end up in the burbs 10 years later.

Or so you hear?

 

[jamny]

Check out the website Tasting Table. I get daily emails from them and they're pretty good. Lot's of obscure places to eat and drink and events going on in the city. One email a day.

Thrillist is also good, but it's a bit geeky and has more than just food/drinks.

Thanks, I'll give it a shot.Just got tickets to God of Carnage for late April. Already hearing rumors of James Gandolfini having vocal issues. I hope he holds up until then.

 

[El Floppo]

Anybody been taking advantage of the extended "restaurant week" (that's turned into somehting close to two months)?

 

[OC Zed]

Anybody been taking advantage of the extended "restaurant week" (that's turned into somehting close to two months)?

This made me as our restaurant week in Newport Beach also got extended for multiple weeks. The #### is hitting the fan coast to coast.

 

[cowboysin07]

I have to boast a bit. Work brought in Corn Beef Sandwiches from Katz's today. I'm on number 3.

 

[jamny]

I have to boast a bit. Work brought in Corn Beef Sandwiches from Katz's today. I'm on number 3.

you lucky *******!

 

[El Floppo]

I have to boast a bit. Work brought in Corn Beef Sandwiches from Katz's today. I'm on number 3.

you lucky *******!

I live essentially across the street from Katz's. I'm looking at it right now while I type. Do I win anything (other than high rent and too many Europeans wandering around smoking)?

 

[Alias]

I have a lot of quality stuff for sale for dirt cheap, check it out if you live in nyc and want any of it.

Precor 5.23 Elliptical - CASH ONLY - Commercial Grade - $1799

Queen size mattress/box spring frame - $150

21-Speed Specialized HardRock w/ Rock Shox - $150

Black Leather Couch, 3 position folds down - $100

Solid Folding Table, 5' Circle, Great for Poker, 8 chairs included - $100

Unique Coffee Table, excellent construction and look - $75

Two 10k BTU Air Conditioners for sale - $75

Pair of wooden end tables - $25

 

[Alias]

bump for the Monday morning crowd

 

[Rocky Dennis]

bump for the Monday morning crowd

Are you affiliated with Alias? Would dine there quite often. Great food.

 

[mrowl]

 

[Alias]

In this month's wired magazine they are featuring JJ Abram's top 10, this was mentioned and looks like it is worth a visit:

Shopsin's

 

[Alias]

Another one that made his top 10:

City Bakery

 

[El Floppo]

City Bakery ... those heart-attack chocolate chip cookies ... :drool:

Shopsins... christ- I live a block and a half away from there and haven't been in years. Don't know why I can't remember it... will be heading there tomorrow

Big fan of Piada on Clinton St for lunch stuff (you've got to be in the mood for ham though). And one of, if not THE, best capuccinos in the city. Seriously. Also across the street from the best pancakes in the city (Clinton St Bakery), but the whole ####### world has found out about them, so the hour+ wait rules me out.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Shopsins... christ- I live a block and a half away from there and haven't been in years. Don't know why I can't remember it... will be heading there tomorrow

Are you kidding me? I would think listening to Kenny Shopsin rail would be at least a monthly entertainment choice (and the food's pretty inventive to boot).Work near City Bakery, every bit as good as the hype.

:X

Last night we had a group dinner at Frank Italian restaurant. IIRC it was 90 88 2nd Ave - NE corner of 2nd & 5th, one door down from Moonstruck diner.

Amazingly good.

Entres were $9.95-13.95. Appetizers to die for (gotta be locally grown - great fresh veggies, homemade pasta and sauces). No signage, just look for the small hand painted retro board that said 'good food to eat' or something homey like that. Very busy always from what I hear, but they turnover tables pretty quick, I didn't see any long waits.

Great, cheap Italian...does it get any better than that?

Oops...Yelp says it's 88 2nd Ave. Also in Zagat's.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/frank-new-york#hri...nk%20restaurant

http://www.frankrestaurant.com/

 

[cowboysin07]

loving the weather and all that comes with it

 

[Saints-Man]

 

[El Floppo]

loving the weather and all that comes with it

next-to-nekkid wimmens.

 

[Rocky Dennis]

Shopsins... christ- I live a block and a half away from there and haven't been in years. Don't know why I can't remember it... will be heading there tomorrow

Are you kidding me? I would think listening to Kenny Shopsin rail would be at least a monthly entertainment choice (and the food's pretty inventive to boot).Work near City Bakery, every bit as good as the hype.



Last night we had a group dinner at Frank Italian restaurant. IIRC it was 90 88 2nd Ave - NE corner of 2nd & 5th, one door down from Moonstruck diner.

Amazingly good.

Entres were $9.95-13.95. Appetizers to die for (gotta be locally grown - great fresh veggies, homemade pasta and sauces). No signage, just look for the small hand painted retro board that said 'good food to eat' or something homey like that. Very busy always from what I hear, but they turnover tables pretty quick, I didn't see any long waits.

Great, cheap Italian...does it get any better than that?

Oops...Yelp says it's 88 2nd Ave. Also in Zagat's.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/frank-new-york#hri...nk%20restaurant

http://www.frankrestaurant.com/

Big fan of Frank. Used to live on 6th st btw 2/3 ave and would walk over there put my name down, go back to my pad for 'free' booze and they'd call me when our table was ready. Place can get pretty busy on the w/e. You should also try Supper on 2nd st. which and Lil Frankie if you're in the mood for great pizza. Same owner and same quality. Any new and interesting restaurants/bars pop up Downtown in the past 6 months that I might have missed out on? I've been out of NYC for work and haven't been back since. Heading back in May and look forward to trying out some new places. Scuderia is really the only new place I know about and that's b/c I'm friends with one of the owners.

 

[El Floppo]

Big fan of Frank. Used to live on 6th st btw 2/3 ave and would walk over there put my name down, go back to my pad for 'free' booze and they'd call me when our table was ready. Place can get pretty busy on the w/e. You should also try Supper on 2nd st. which and Lil Frankie if you're in the mood for great pizza. Same owner and same quality. Any new and interesting restaurants/bars pop up Downtown in the past 6 months that I might have missed out on? I've been out of NYC for work and haven't been back since. Heading back in May and look forward to trying out some new places. Scuderia is really the only new place I know about and that's b/c I'm friends with one of the owners.

I'm more of a fan of Supper and Lil' Frankies (great thin-crust pizza) than Frank... but I usually get annoyed with joints that get backed up with the crowds Frank draws, so more a comment on being a misanthrope than the quality of their food.Only place I've been to that might be "new" lately is Double Crown in the old Manahatta space, Bowery and Bleecker. Solid English colonial (sounds stragne, but it works) food and good cocktails.

 

[jamny]

Finally had a chance to eat at Del Frisco's. Great atmosphere, very good food, but it doesn't top some of my other favorite NY steakhouses (Wollensky, Palm, Uncle Jacks) No real complaints though, solid option and I'm sure some consider it their favorite.

and God of Carnage is absolutely friggin' hilarious! Gandolfini is great but the whole cast, only 4 people, is equally as amazing. Great show!

 

[El Floppo]

Shopsins... christ- I live a block and a half away from there and haven't been in years. Don't know why I can't remember it... will be heading there tomorrow

Didn't make it to Shopsins- went to Porchetta instead. Holy pork sammich.

 

[Rocky Dennis]

Big fan of Frank. Used to live on 6th st btw 2/3 ave and would walk over there put my name down, go back to my pad for 'free' booze and they'd call me when our table was ready. Place can get pretty busy on the w/e. You should also try Supper on 2nd st. which and Lil Frankie if you're in the mood for great pizza. Same owner and same quality. Any new and interesting restaurants/bars pop up Downtown in the past 6 months that I might have missed out on? I've been out of NYC for work and haven't been back since. Heading back in May and look forward to trying out some new places. Scuderia is really the only new place I know about and that's b/c I'm friends with one of the owners.

I'm more of a fan of Supper and Lil' Frankies (great thin-crust pizza) than Frank... but I usually get annoyed with joints that get backed up with the crowds Frank draws, so more a comment on being a misanthrope than the quality of their food.Only place I've been to that might be "new" lately is Double Crown in the old Manahatta space, Bowery and Bleecker. Solid English colonial (sounds stragne, but it works) food and good cocktails.

Yeah, to tell you the truth, I don't really care about eating at any 'new' spots. If I do, it's more to impress the shallow women i tend to take out. Give me Little Owl, Blue Ribbon, Spotted Pig (for brunch, dinner is a hassle), Rauols and I'm happy.

 

[Klimtology]

Campagnola Restaurant

(212) 861-1102

1382 1ST Ave

New York, NY 10021

Best Italian resturant in the City.

Try the Veal Chop - reviewed as the best in NYC.

http://newyork.citysearch.com/review/7150692

 

[jamny]

Some recent dinners:

PS 450 - 450 Park Ave S - Cool atmosphere, great music, just had assorted munching food, sliders and pops, but it was all good. Great after work hang for drinks and snacks.

Sidecar At P.J. Clarke's - 205 E 55th - upstairs from the main bar. Pricey and more upscale then I thought it would be. Great food, Sinatra music and cool old space. We just went for burgers but will go back for a bigger meal.

BXL East - 210 E 51st - Belgian/French - Awesome beer selection, very good food. Nice out of the way place for the area. Go there for the beer alone if you're nearby.

 

[RC94]

Looking for a good date restaurant in the West Village. I wanted to go to Lupa, but they have no reservations available on Saturday. Even though I mentioned Lupa, I am not necessarily looking for Italian and am open to any ideas. Money isn't a factor. Any recommendations?

 

[TwinTurbo]

Looking for a good date restaurant in the West Village. I wanted to go to Lupa, but they have no reservations available on Saturday. Even though I mentioned Lupa, I am not necessarily looking for Italian and am open to any ideas. Money isn't a factor. Any recommendations?

For Italian, try Morandi in the West Village. Also Balthazar is not far from Lupa. Both of these are Keith McNally joints.

 

[BobbyLayne]

Looking for a good date restaurant in the West Village. I wanted to go to Lupa, but they have no reservations available on Saturday. Even though I mentioned Lupa, I am not necessarily looking for Italian and am open to any ideas. Money isn't a factor. Any recommendations?

A couple of terrific small french resys: Jarnac - 328 W 12th St (Greenwich St)

Yelp reviews

Cafe Cluny - 284 W 12th Street (W 4th St)

Yelp reviews

 

[RC94]

Thanks guys! I also had these places on my list. Do you have any opinion on them:

Casa (Brazilian place on Bedford St. I have walked by it many times and it looks cool. Heard the food was pretty good too)

Crispo (Italian on 14th b/t 7th and 8th)

La Focaccia (Italian on Bank St.)

 

[El Floppo]

Looking for a good date restaurant in the West Village. I wanted to go to Lupa, but they have no reservations available on Saturday. Even though I mentioned Lupa, I am not necessarily looking for Italian and am open to any ideas. Money isn't a factor. Any recommendations?

A couple of terrific small french resys: Jarnac - 328 W 12th St (Greenwich St)

Yelp reviews

Cafe Cluny - 284 W 12th Street (W 4th St)

Yelp reviews

That's the only one of those I've tried, but I was going to recommend it too.

 

[Woogie Lee]

Looking for a good date restaurant in the West Village. I wanted to go to Lupa, but they have no reservations available on Saturday. Even though I mentioned Lupa, I am not necessarily looking for Italian and am open to any ideas. Money isn't a factor. Any recommendations?

A couple of terrific small french resys: Jarnac - 328 W 12th St (Greenwich St)

Yelp reviews

Cafe Cluny - 284 W 12th Street (W 4th St)

Yelp reviews

That's the only one of those I've tried, but I was going to recommend it too.

Just made reservations for tomorrow night.

 

[Rocky Dennis]

Looking for a good date restaurant in the West Village. I wanted to go to Lupa, but they have no reservations available on Saturday. Even though I mentioned Lupa, I am not necessarily looking for Italian and am open to any ideas. Money isn't a factor. Any recommendations?

Morandi is a bit hectic for a date. It depends if you want a scene. If you want something hip but quiet, I can't say enough about Little Owl.

 

[RC94]

Looking for a good date restaurant in the West Village. I wanted to go to Lupa, but they have no reservations available on Saturday. Even though I mentioned Lupa, I am not necessarily looking for Italian and am open to any ideas. Money isn't a factor. Any recommendations?

Morandi is a bit hectic for a date. It depends if you want a scene. If you want something hip but quiet, I can't say enough about Little Owl.

Little Owl looks really good. I made a reservation at Crispo, but might change to Little Owl now.

 

[Rocky Dennis]

Looking for a good date restaurant in the West Village. I wanted to go to Lupa, but they have no reservations available on Saturday. Even though I mentioned Lupa, I am not necessarily looking for Italian and am open to any ideas. Money isn't a factor. Any recommendations?

Morandi is a bit hectic for a date. It depends if you want a scene. If you want something hip but quiet, I can't say enough about Little Owl.

Little Owl looks really good. I made a reservation at Crispo, but might change to Little Owl now.

If you can get a reservation do it. If they're booked, best bet is to walk by the restaurant early afternoon and ask if they have any openings this evening (this is how you get into the Waverly Inn). I know the chef at Little Owl fairly well but his name is getting out there so dropping it on the phone probably won't work. I normally email him for a table but he'd get pissed if I started doing it for others I don't know. Definitely order the pork chop. Amazing

 

[RC94]

Looking for a good date restaurant in the West Village. I wanted to go to Lupa, but they have no reservations available on Saturday. Even though I mentioned Lupa, I am not necessarily looking for Italian and am open to any ideas. Money isn't a factor. Any recommendations?

Morandi is a bit hectic for a date. It depends if you want a scene. If you want something hip but quiet, I can't say enough about Little Owl.

Little Owl looks really good. I made a reservation at Crispo, but might change to Little Owl now.

If you can get a reservation do it. If they're booked, best bet is to walk by the restaurant early afternoon and ask if they have any openings this evening (this is how you get into the Waverly Inn). I know the chef at Little Owl fairly well but his name is getting out there so dropping it on the phone probably won't work. I normally email him for a table but he'd get pissed if I started doing it for others I don't know. Definitely order the pork chop. Amazing

I wound up sticking with Crispo, which turned out to be a big mistake. Crispo sucked in just about every way - food, service and atmosphere/decor. Just awful. Little Owl or Lupa next time.If you are looking for a restaurant in the Gramercy area check out Periyali on 20th between 5th and 6th. Upscale Greek food and it's amazing. Try the smoked trout appetizer.

 

[Balco]

Finally had a chance to eat at Del Frisco's. Great atmosphere, very good food, but it doesn't top some of my other favorite NY steakhouses (Wollensky, Palm, Uncle Jacks) No real complaints though, solid option and I'm sure some consider it their favorite.

I try to eat at Del Frisco's a couple times a year. Really good steak.

 

[Klimtology]

Question for FFA...

Which is the best Steakhouse in NY?

Is it truly Peter Lugars?

TIA

 

[El Floppo]

Looking for a good date restaurant in the West Village. I wanted to go to Lupa, but they have no reservations available on Saturday. Even though I mentioned Lupa, I am not necessarily looking for Italian and am open to any ideas. Money isn't a factor. Any recommendations?

Morandi is a bit hectic for a date. It depends if you want a scene. If you want something hip but quiet, I can't say enough about Little Owl.

Little Owl looks really good. I made a reservation at Crispo, but might change to Little Owl now.

If you can get a reservation do it. If they're booked, best bet is to walk by the restaurant early afternoon and ask if they have any openings this evening (this is how you get into the Waverly Inn). I know the chef at Little Owl fairly well but his name is getting out there so dropping it on the phone probably won't work. I normally email him for a table but he'd get pissed if I started doing it for others I don't know. Definitely order the pork chop. Amazing

I wound up sticking with Crispo, which turned out to be a big mistake. Crispo sucked in just about every way - food, service and atmosphere/decor. Just awful. Little Owl or Lupa next time.If you are looking for a restaurant in the Gramercy area check out Periyali on 20th between 5th and 6th. Upscale Greek food and it's amazing. Try the smoked trout appetizer.

Going to try and remember that one. For upscale Greek in our neighborhood, we go to Pylos on e7th between A and 1st. I love the design, and the food is always quite good- mix of classics and newer style.

 

[Rocky Dennis]

Question for FFA...Which is the best Steakhouse in NY?Is it truly Peter Lugars? TIA

It's all personal preference. You can't go wrong with Lugers. The best thing about Lugers is their bacon and that's what gives them the edge over other top steakhouses. If I'm going purely for steak, my favorite place is Striphouse.