PS a glass of wine at the gramercy park hotel is $20
― Surmounter, Thursday, 26 February 2009 16:54 (fifteen years ago) link
OK, the new ethiopian place in ft. greene (BATI) is good and not too pricy. i wouldn't go all the time or anything, but it's definitely a good addition.
haven't tried Deniz yet...
― Surmounter, Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:27 (fifteen years ago) link
had brunch at the general greene on sat, was very enjoyable, so we went back for dinner on friday--a little more hit or miss but still an overall pos experience
― rip dom passantino 3/5/09 never forget (max), Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:30 (fifteen years ago) link
they do 'shared plates' which is cute but at some point i wanted to order red meat and ari doesnt eat it
― rip dom passantino 3/5/09 never forget (max), Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:31 (fifteen years ago) link
that's exactly what i've heard about them -- the dinner isn't as on as the brunch (which i did think was delish)
― Surmounter, Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:32 (fifteen years ago) link
really, really good apple pie + salty caramel ice cream desert--the waitress was all "apple pie made from apples from XXX orchard in ny, the crust is made with pork lard, from a pig that has only consumed those apples" and i was sort *rolls my eyes* but it was great
― rip dom passantino 3/5/09 never forget (max), Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:32 (fifteen years ago) link
i feel weird judging restaurants in the first couple months tho, they usually take 6 mos or so to get up to full speed/deliciousness
they're doing a really good restaurant week lunch for $23/a pair
― Surmounter, Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:33 (fifteen years ago) link
lol the pigs
has anyone been to yolele or le grand dakar?
― yur twit (tehresa), Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:34 (fifteen years ago) link
isnt that ridic tho--would expect it from fancypants restaurant ltd. but this is a neighborhood joint you dont have to oversell the damn apple pie
xp
― rip dom passantino 3/5/09 never forget (max), Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:34 (fifteen years ago) link
haha... teh i think ryan's been to dakar, i'll check
― Surmounter, Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:35 (fifteen years ago) link
And of course the apple orchard was fertilized only with manure from those pigs...
― Bonobos in Paneradise (Hurting 2), Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:37 (fifteen years ago) link
ha, I was going to make a joke along those lines but was tired to make it work
― f f murray abraham (G00blar), Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:38 (fifteen years ago) link
that is so ridiculous
― yur twit (tehresa), Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:39 (fifteen years ago) link
do they offer an additional topping of applewood smoked bacon?
― yur twit (tehresa), Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:40 (fifteen years ago) link
multiple adjectives on menus are the best
― mookieproof, Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:41 (fifteen years ago) link
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.
― Bonobos in Paneradise (Hurting 2), Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:42 (fifteen years ago) link
went to curry-ya on sunday - same people and block as rairaiken - bangin def recommended
― ice cr?m, Wednesday, 11 March 2009 14:55 (fifteen years ago) link
I was at Enid's last night and I had the terrible realization "This is basically the Williamsburg TGI Fridays... and I like it."
― Bonobos in Paneradise (Hurting 2), Friday, 13 March 2009 18:49 (fifteen years ago) link
i think that's san loco, actually.
― yur twit (tehresa), Friday, 13 March 2009 18:54 (fifteen years ago) link
Isn't San Loco more of an order-at-the-counter quick bite kind of place?
― Bonobos in Paneradise (Hurting 2), Friday, 13 March 2009 18:58 (fifteen years ago) link
http://www.auroraristorante.com/regionalnight.html#
http://www.auroraristorante.com/images/pezzi/Regional%20Night/Puglia-night.png
― rip dom passantino 3/5/09 never forget (max), Friday, 13 March 2009 18:58 (fifteen years ago) link
That's a good deal!
― Bonobos in Paneradise (Hurting 2), Friday, 13 March 2009 19:01 (fifteen years ago) link
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
― rip dom passantino 3/5/09 never forget (max), Friday, 13 March 2009 19:02 (fifteen years ago) link
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
― ice cr?m, Monday, 23 March 2009 16:19 (fifteen years ago) link
joe, take them to applebees over by bam.
― ian, Monday, 23 March 2009 16:22 (fifteen years ago) link
lol i went there once
― ice cr?m, Monday, 23 March 2009 16:22 (fifteen years ago) link
lol me too
― Surmounter, Monday, 23 March 2009 16:24 (fifteen years ago) link
Buttermilk Channel was packed, but mostly good. Best bread and butter pickles ever.
― dan selzer, Monday, 23 March 2009 16:47 (fifteen years ago) link
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?
― ian, Monday, 23 March 2009 16:50 (fifteen years ago) link
Not if you REALLY love pickles.
― dan selzer, Monday, 23 March 2009 17:18 (fifteen years ago) link
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
― ice cr?m, Monday, 23 March 2009 18:08 (fifteen years ago) link
the greene is much better for brunch, dinner is like odds and ends style, not too economical
― Surmounter, Monday, 23 March 2009 18:10 (fifteen years ago) link
it's like, here's a scallop, and a piece of bacon. are you full?
― Surmounter, Monday, 23 March 2009 18:14 (fifteen years ago) link
was wondering abt that - thx 4 the tip
― ice cr?m, Monday, 23 March 2009 18:16 (fifteen years ago) link
perhaps i will replace it w/stonehome on my list - tho i kinda feel i should offer something cheaper
― ice cr?m, Monday, 23 March 2009 18:17 (fifteen years ago) link
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
― rip dom passantino 3/5/09 never forget (max), Monday, 23 March 2009 18:17 (fifteen years ago) link
PS joe Deniz's food was actually delicious
― Surmounter, Monday, 23 March 2009 18:18 (fifteen years ago) link
oh ok yes thats good been meaning to try ill include that as my affordable option
― ice cr?m, Monday, 23 March 2009 18:20 (fifteen years ago) link
its affordable right - i just figured cause of u know the comic sans signage
― ice cr?m, Monday, 23 March 2009 18:21 (fifteen years ago) link
totally :)
― Surmounter, Monday, 23 March 2009 18:21 (fifteen years ago) link
cool :)
― ice cr?m, Monday, 23 March 2009 18:22 (fifteen years ago) link
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.
― he sounded italian enough to give me something (the schef (adam schefter ha ha)), Monday, 23 March 2009 19:04 (fifteen years ago) link
myself i love a good pickle and would be happy to give props for one
― ice cr?m, Monday, 23 March 2009 19:06 (fifteen years ago) link
i'm sure theirs are very good! everything else there is very good!
― he sounded italian enough to give me something (the schef (adam schefter ha ha)), Monday, 23 March 2009 19:08 (fifteen years ago) link
duck meatloaf
wha??? tell me more about this intriguing concoction.
― "Pieface Game Concept" (G00blar), Monday, 23 March 2009 19:23 (fifteen years ago) link
where'd ya go joe
― Surmounter, Tuesday, 24 March 2009 13:05 (fifteen years ago) link
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
― ice cr?m, Tuesday, 24 March 2009 13:15 (fifteen years ago) link