New York Restaurants

Liking Reginella Pizza on Atlantic. Run by actual Italians from Italy, and they sort of meet the American-style slice halfway. Excellent crust. Generally really good topping slices*

*A few times they had this hot-dog and french fry pizza though. It looked scary. But then last time I was there they didn't have it, and then this dude came in like "Where's the hot dog pizza?" So I guess they know what sells.

went to curry-ya on sunday - same people and block as rairaiken - bangin def recommended

I was at Enid's last night and I had the terrible realization "This is basically the Williamsburg TGI Fridays... and I like it."

i think that's san loco, actually.

Isn't San Loco more of an order-at-the-counter quick bite kind of place?

http://www.auroraristorante.com/regionalnight.html#

http://www.auroraristorante.com/images/pezzi/Regional%20Night/Puglia-night.png

That's a good deal!

insane deal given that it includes wine! i went there a few months ago and had a great dinner, i think im going to go w/ ari on monday

this is an email from my aunt re dinner to nite w/her and my cousin

I will call you in a little bit.  We thought maybe dinner in Brooklyn?  We could meet you at your place.  If you could choose a restaurant that would be great.

not sure where to go its monday er

btw went to the new ramen place - its was a pretty rad good vibes style venue - good if not spectacular untraditional ramen - had a nice japanese wheat beer w/a rad owl on the bottle - place was full at 6pm on a saturday and its only been open 2 weeks - theyre going to do well

joe, take them to applebees over by bam.

lol i went there once

lol me too

Buttermilk Channel was packed, but mostly good. Best bread and butter pickles ever.

i don't mean to sound like a dick, but isn't that kinda like saying "best dinner rolls ever"? i.e. damning with faint praise?

Not if you REALLY love pickles.

And best dinner rolls ever was Falai.

im looking at frannys fish camp or the general greene for the aunt/cousin dinner - i like the 1st 2 v much never been to the general greene

the greene is much better for brunch, dinner is like odds and ends style, not too economical

it's like, here's a scallop, and a piece of bacon. are you full?

was wondering abt that - thx 4 the tip

perhaps i will replace it w/stonehome on my list - tho i kinda feel i should offer something cheaper

was way more satisfied w/ my gnr greene brunch than the dinner. i dont mind the order-five-dishes-to-share thing but the food just wasnt really cutting it. their cocktails are ok tho. and they serve beer in jars

PS joe Deniz's food was actually delicious

oh ok yes thats good been meaning to try ill include that as my affordable option

its affordable right - i just figured cause of u know the comic sans signage

totally :)

cool :)

buttermilk channel is absolutely fantastic. can't vouch for their pickles (?? i think i am with ian on this one!) but the duck meatloaf and the short ribs special are both a++ and they have a really interesting wine selection.

myself i love a good pickle and would be happy to give props for one

i'm sure theirs are very good! everything else there is very good!

duck meatloaf

wha??? tell me more about this intriguing concoction.

where'd ya go joe

frannys - got some pasta w/sausage and salt cod app and panna cotta desert - was all v good - my aunt n cousin got some pizza which they seemed to enjoy - a good time was had by all

i don't know how to describe it exactly -- it is finely ground delicious duck meat shaped into a meatloaf and served over really delicious greens. really heavy but really delicious.

wanted to go to franny's the other night but it was totally smashed in there :(

I'm coming to NY for four days at beginning of May w/my wife, staying near Murray Hill area (36th & 5th). Any recommendations for some good places to take a vegetarian diner? We've done Zen Palate before, and one of my friends wants to take us to Kefi. What else is good?

I don't know them, but there's gotta be some great veggie south-indian stuff not far from you.

You can also walk up to the 7 train and come out to Queens and visit Sripraphai, Little Pepper, Dehli Heights etc etc

Gobo is similar to Zen Palate (and better imo). probably a little pricier but they have a prix fixe if you eat early
http://www.goborestaurant.com/

I liked Kefi, it's good and pretty cheap

angelicas kitchen in the village was always great - havent eaten there in years tho

I seem to remember a decent vegetarian place in the 20s on maybe 9th Ave.? Not insanely far from your location.

soy is nice, just a little place. somewhere off rivington. bunch of little places around west fourth like temple in the village. i wonder whether you're better going with thai stuff in queens etc rather than exclusively vegetarian.

Thai is always good - thanks for the suggestions! Keep 'em coming!

ZuZu Ramen is some overpriced bullshit fyi

I don't know them, but there's gotta be some great veggie south-indian stuff not far from you.

yeah, i went to vatan with my mom a few years ago -- we're both vegetarian -- and it was good. not too expensive, tons of food.

hey, while i'm on this thread, has anyone been to or heard anything about trigo? a chowhound guy i know said he'd heard pretty good things. looking for dinner spot for visiting friends.

went to kefi last night--good greek food for affordable prices. not really worth the trip all the way up the UWS but if youre in the neighb its a good stop. excellent souvlaki. i had sheeps milk dumplings with spicy lamb sausage and pine nuts, it was excellent.

also "ouzo" which tastes terrible and is very strong

<3 ouzo raki sambuca or whatever

i liked zuzu ramen too - it is maybe a little over priced for ramen - still not an expensive meal tho - good place to be overall

Ouza is hell disguised as paint thinner. Retsina, however, is pretty good once you get used to it.

i liked zuzu ramen too - it is maybe a little over priced for ramen - still not an expensive meal tho - good place to be overall

I dunno. I don't get sticker shock too often but I was surprised the Zuzu Ramen bowl was 14 bucks. That's Momofuku prices .... this place is on 4th Ave in Brooklyn and the food wasn't that good. hot & sour shrimp was not hot or sour .... it was like an italian dish ... shrimps and noodles in red sauce with tomatoes

wish I liked the place, I was excited about it opening

got the zuze ramen which was good if not amzing and this really nice japanese wheat beer - didnt try the hot n sour - they are def trying to do some sort of in between momofuku and traditional type thing - u can charge those prices when yr the only game in town - and i feel like thats a not uncommon occurrence w/foods that have more competition in manhattan - so i whole heartedly support the opening of more ramens in the greater downtown brooklyn area - especially menkui tei should def open a branch in ft greene - i totally recommend that