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+"this was my wife and my second time coming to this restaurant . the first time , we stumbled across it by accident . this time , we made sure that it was our first stop after we checked into our hotel . we love it . everything is so fresh and tasty . we brought our son this time , and he agrees that it is a must do for mexican food , when in burlington . the margaritas are among the most flavorful that i have ever had . the menu today was soft tacos and they were terrific . i had one sweet potato and one beef . they were both very tasty . ",0
+"so , i don ' t really understand why people think this place is awful , but i also don ' t get why people think the chicken cheesesteaks here are legendary . i mean , they ' re pretty good , but , i dunno . . . whatever . i ' ve never in my life craved a chicken cheesesteak from ishkabibble ' s . every time i ' ve considered ordering one , it ' s just been kind of like , "" um . . . yeah . . . okay . . . i guess i could eat one of those . . . "" their cheese fries do make me happy , but throwing some orange cheese goo on top of french fries is not cause for celebration . even if it tastes good . you could do worse than ishkabibble ' s , but you can probably do better as well . i guess it all depends on how lazy you ' re feeling . . . ",0
+"quaint offers the typical brunch fare at below-average prices . taste-wise , the food is rather unremarkable - good , but nothing that ' ll blow you away . the biscuits , however , are totally worth the extra cardio . best part of the meal . didn ' t like how the omelet and home fries were drenched in butter . also , i asked two waiters for a coffee refill and it was never brought to me . final verdict it ' s a decent neighborhood spot and i ' ll likely come back if i want a quick and low-maintenance brunch . ",0
+"love this place . a group of friends and i always book a table after a museum event . from the very warm and friendly service to the minty moroccan tea finish and especially everything in between , this slightly hidden jewel is a winner . now that i have been here many times , i usually take on one of their specials , which usually is just as delicious or better than my companions ' dishes . the flavors are amazing and the portions are just right . this byob has a great atmosphere and is among the first on my mental speed dial . oh yeah , i highly recommend the salmon pita pizza as an app . . . sooooo good ! ",0
+"i ' m biased , because this is where my boyfriend surprised me for valentine ' s day , but buttermilk channel is definitely worth a trip . i ' ve been here on three separate occasions ( twice for dinner , once for brunch ) , and the food has never failed to disappoint . they manage to make the standard brunch combination of eggs , veggies , ham and cheese a unique experience -- and that deserves some praise . the brunch is fairly priced , but dinner can quickly get expensive . the menu is pretty small , and has a gourmet , soul-food flare ( they ' re known for the buttermilk fried chicken ) . all the entrees seem delicious , so i would recommend sharing if you can . despite how full you might be at the end , you must order their pecan pie sundae . . . . two classic desserts combined into one giant glass of heaven . overall delicious pricey -- a great spot if you want to do something a little more upscale ",0
+"i ' ve been to pylos twice now and both times were really great experiences . gorgeous ambiance with the terracotta pots lining the ceiling with the warm glow about the entire place . their photos ( from the website ) alone made me want to go eat there ! our appetizers were delicious to begin with and entrees fantastic . i haven ' t forayed much into the greek wines but fortunately the servers seem to be very well knowledgeable , which was very helpful in our decision making . i looked around and everyone ' s plates looked so wonderful , i kept mental notes on what to order next time . they have N items on the menu allocated as "" greek comfort foods "" but all their dishes seem so well made with great care , they all seem like comfort food to me . or maybe it ' s just i feel very comfortable in the restaurant ? whatever the reason , pylos is a great place to dine delicious greek food . you can ' t go wrong here ! ",0
+"i ' ve been to la sirene twice and both were wonderful experiences . highly suggest a smaller party ( N or less ) first time i met up with a friend and caught up over a bottle of wine and small bites . the second time i brought back a bottle of wine from south africa and wanted to enjoy a nice night out with the boyfriend . very cozy ( but sit pretty close to table next to you ) , dim lit and food is delicious . get the seared filet mignon , topped with foie gras ! perfectly cooked . and if you ' re in the modd for mussels , i recommend the curry flavored ones , has more punch flavor than the white wine mussels . mussels are better than petite abeille ' s . ",0
+"this . place . is . everything . i always make it a point to stop by rice to riches when i am in nyc . my coworker told me about eight turn crepe . i finally had a chance to stop by as i was shopping in soho . i am glad i did . i tried the banana peanut butter . it was soooooo good , and it didnt even have ice cream in it ! sometimes i think the crepes are good because of the ice cream . in this case , it was just simple ingredients and pure bliss . i will be back . . . every time i am in nyc . ",0
+"this place was awesome . i was concerned about not getting something from here because , based on yelp reviews , it was only a late night place and not in the are awe were staying . you my surprise , they were open at lunch and the company as multiple locations . the cart operator was friendly and made great small talk with those waiting for the food . my falafel "" gyro "" was amazing . spicy , but not overwhelming . the flavors were fresh and full . the meal ( what little i got . . . my wife took one bite and took over the "" gyro "" ) stayed with me for quite awhile without being too heavy . they had a good selection of "" gyros "" and different plates and would make a meat-eater or vegetarian happy . this a street food must in new york . ",0
+"i was at my parents house , who live in hillsborough , and my mother was talking about how there are no good mexican restaurants in hillsborough since el paso closed . i googled and found this restaurant on yelp and we gave it a try . my parents literally live a couple miles from here , and had no idea it existed ! if you love spicy food , you will love it here . i , however , do not , so thank god my veggie wrap was mild . the menu is extensive and some of the dishes were especially good . amazing guacamole dip and chips ! i would definitely return . ",0
+"i have to start saying that this is one of my favorite spots in montclair , i came today to grab smthng to eat , have coffee and study . i had a cobb salad , it was delicious and the price is affordable -N . N- the greens were super fresh , they are pretty generous w the cheese , and the dressing was perfect . i also ordered a shot in the dark , strong and hot , just what i needed . the atmosphere even today , sunday , was perfect to study , grab smthng to eat w a friend or simply come n chill w ur laptop ( they have free wi-fi ) . this spot definitely contributes with montclairs special charm ) ",0
+"had the skate sandwich and the salt and vinegar fingerlings . both were executed brilliantly and the skate was super fresh with a crispy crust . they also have amazing things on tap from ice tea to cocktails to excellent sours and brooklyn ' s finest craft beers ( e . g . other half ) however , the best thing i had was the espresso . the coffee they use is amazingly roasted and the flavor was tremendous . i can ' t say i have had an espresso as flavorful as this . so go for the food and drink but do not leave without having an espresso . ",0
+"i love this place . the decor is charming , and there ' s a lot of natural light . the staff is pretty nice and accommodating . i usually go on about small nuances and then get to the food , but this isn ' t necessary here . go with friends , go on a date , just go and have the croque madame . that dish is so incredible . the sunny side up egg , the pommes frites , the greens , that bread . you won ' t be sorry . everything about this place was comfortable , and that made the food that much more enjoyable . also , brunch until Npm on sat sun ? i ' m sold . oh , and this place is cash only . atm in the rear . bonus points for having an atm there ' s nothing worse than being in a cash-only spot without cash and having to leave the restaurant to find a machine . ",0
+"this restaurant was recommended as a place to try vermont style cooking . i had the pork burger with egg and had the dressed greens instead of fries . the burger was ok , if over priced , the egg disappeared , but the dressed greens , wow ! some kind of cider vinegar dressing ? dang , best lettuce ever . i also had a couple of beers , a switchback and a helles , from the trapp family brewery ? they were tasty and served cold . just the right beverage to go with the burger . the bartenders were attentive and knew what they were serving , both beverage and food . i know i will visit burlington again and i sure will visit the farmhouse . ",0
+"this place is so much fun ! the location is fantastic ( it ' s on Nnd and market ) so it has very easy access and it ' s easy to hop between bars . i ' m a huge fan of the specials here ( N . N franziskaner in a boot ? yessss please ! ) , and the food is amazing ! my friends and i split the ribs appetizers which were ridiculously good , and also the cheese plate . the tomatoe jam seems off-putting and weird--i ' m not a huge fan of tomatoes , but i absolutely loved it ! it was super sweet and a great compliment to the cheeses . go , go , go ! ! ",0
+"i sreally want to like ten stone . . . but there ' s just something standing in the way . maybe it ' s the unfriendly servers ? or the lack of real specials . . . ever ? i want graduate hospital to have a down-to-earth bar we can rely on to provide decent food , drinks , and service . it doesn ' t have to be fancy as we ' re not rittenhouse square , we ' re an up and coming neighborhood that needs more neighborhood gems . i do like the draft list but the drink prices are way too high . their food is decent and fairly consistent but nothing creative or out of the box on this menu . . . just basic bar food ( nachos , wings , quesadillas ) . despite my feelings on this place , it always seems to be fairly crowded but maybe that ' s because i am always coming here to watch the eagles game . they do have outdoor seating and a separate room with pool table and darts which is nice . check it out but i think you will be underwhelmed . ",0
+"my wife and i had reservations at another restaurant around the corner but canceled them after reading all of the horrible reviews it was getting here on yelp . on a whim , we decided to give jj bootleggers a try . we were not disappointed . the moonshine drinks were very good . nice selection of beer as well . the food was great . we had the tater tots and cheesesteak spring rolls for appetizers . both were excellent . i enjoyed the lightnin ' burger and my wife thought the shrimp tacos were delicious . we would definitely recommend stopping in for a few drinks and a meal . ",0
+"habana makes you feel good . not only is it a very "" green "" place ( the toilets run on rain water ) but the food is exceptional . never hesitate to get the side of corn because its a barnburner of a tastebud blast . the chicken diablo sandwich is a perfect partner to the corn with chipotle mayo and blackened chicken breast over a fire . seating outside is comfy and often times they have movies or entertainment . the price is right with bob barker for this place . a must try on a summer day . the mojito would even make the members of kiss say "" allllriiiiiight "" . ",0
+"love this place . while the decor and ambience ( in the dining room at least ) is somewhat lacking , lending itself to a more communal aka cafeteria-style feel , the food more than makes up for it . the "" dry "" soup , made with chunks of bread in a delicious broth with shrimp , is uniquely delicious . as is the grilled squid , served plainly on a metal skillet , still whole and sizzling . the fish here in general is almost always spot-on , and you can peruse the offerings through the glass case as you wait to be seated . the service can be a bit spotty at times , but who cares when the food is good . i ' ve never sat at the bar , but it ' s always bustling . it looks like exactly the kind of place i ' d like to grab a quick dinner if i lived in the area . with so many portuguese options in newark , this one is a sure bet . ",0
+"finally got to try khyber pass pub and was not disappointed . i ordered the brisket sandwich and collard greens as my side . i wouldn ' t have changed a single thing about my sandwich . the brisket was incredibly tender and juicy . the bun was buttery and flaky . the collard greens ( which should be featured on way more menus ) were a great addition to the sandwich . my boyfriend ordered the pulled pork sandwich with a side of mac cheese . the pork sandwich was a little bit underwhelming in terms of depth of flavor . the real star of the night , though , was the mac cheese , which was rich and creamy , perfectly broiled . i ' d go back just for the mac and cheese . ",0
+"as part of a weekend we like to call "" most awesome weekend ever , "" my husband and i visited umai umai with two other couples . i still can ' t stop thinking about the oyster shooters ! ! it was the most delicious thing i ' ve ever tried at a sushi restaurant . we had two rounds for the group , and we all even commented about how they make you feel so good in addition to being absolutely incredibly delicious . other highlights of the meal were the raw lobster , the goldeneye snapper sashimi , and the godzilla roll . an all-around superb experience . byob ginger beer was cool too . ",0
+"the moment i stepped in eataly , it was simply just overwhelming . but after a few minutes of loitering around , you sort of get the dynamics of the place and get settled in . my first dining experience there was pleasant . i was with good friends the ambience was easy and unpretentious the bread was served with remarkable olive oil the wine suggested was excellent and the rib eye steak was better than i had anticipated . i give it a five star mainly because the concept of the place is bold and audacious and while one can get better food and goods elsewhere , this place has made a mark in the big apple in a big way ! a must for every visitor coming in to nyc . ",0
+"the food is pretty amazing here , and i ' ve never had a bad experience . service is also great , and they always give a lot of ban chans ( side dishes ) . although it is kind of pricey compared to some other korean restaurants , they give you big portions so i would advise to go with a lot of people . great drink selection , and if you order take out , they have amazing and reasonable lunch specials ! i ' d say it ' s one of the best korean restaurants in ny . no joke . i grew up eating a lot of korean food , and i have to say that their food is pretty legit . there ' s a wait most of the time so i would try to arrive early , but i ' m really lucky because i basically live one block away ! yay ! ",0
+"i can ' t wait to go back to this place when the weather warms up and you can sit outside ! ! the back patio is gorgeous--a wooden deck with the serenity of potted plants everywhere you look mixed with the urban feel of the brick buildings with the oh-so new york iron fire escapes surrounding . this little oasis makes you want to sit back , order a bottle of wine , and make a lazy day out of it . that ' s just what we did . . . we ordered a bottle of wine ( good choices here ) , a salad , and a panini , all of which i thought were great ! if you ' re super starving and a big eater , the portions are a little on the small side , though i didn ' t feel hungry when i walked out of there . i thought the food was extremely high quality and that the prices were reasonable considering what you get . i definitely will be back ! ",0
+"this is my wife ' s favorite brunch spot . we ' ve been coming for N years now , and almost always bring out of town guests ( who love it too ) . bogota has a large selection of brunch dishes , all of which are excellent . many are gluten free or vegetarian , which is rare in a latin restaurant . our favorite dishes are the chilaquiles and daisy ' s eggs . the coffee is outstanding , and i am quite partial to the brazilian sangria . check out bogota latin bistro . sit in the back garden if it ' s available . ",0
+"this might very well be the best vietnamese style sandwiches in ny . it ' s primarily from the fresh bread they use . i do wish they cut their cucumbers thinner as i got a large slice with the rind . while i like heat , i don ' t like the siracha to overwhelm the sandwich . when they say spicy , they mean it so be warned or forever be known as "" hot lips "" after the first bite . the liverwurst pate is not for everyone but that ' s the one i get . the pork is a close second . it looks like they will be relocating to a bigger space in the summer , ( sometime in may ) , so get your fix in now . you know the deal - cash only , get it to go . why risk street cart samonella when you can come here and get a nice tasty sandwich for less money ? cheers ! n . ",0
+"i have to say i have eaten here numerous times - the last being about a week ago . i enjoy the food , but recent allegations by former employees has made the option to remain a patron all but impossible juventinodisclosed . wordp i have worked in and out of food since i was about thirteen my last position was as floor manager and service director at an upscale restaurant . in my time i have seen many abuses perpetrated by management and ownership - they tend to go hand-in-hand . somehow far too many restaurants somehow think they can operate in a universe outside the trappings of common decency and professionalism . these allegations about juventino are likely based in truth , thus my wife and i have decided to opt out of eating at juventino ever again . ",0
+"omg ! ! ! had heard so much about this food cart . . . thought would be the best chicken over rice i would ever taste . . . alas ! ! ! it was the exact opposite . . . i am amazed how it got such good reviews from so many people ? ? ? may be only when you are drunk and come here at like N am , you may like it because their hot sauce is dangerously hot and spicy . . . but , if you are planning to try nyc ' s best cart food . . . please do not try it if you are sober or during the normal hours . i have tried better cart foods than this . . . try the chicken over rice from outside the rego park mall , queens ny it is just over hyped . . . please support the ones that are really good , not these publicized ones ",0
+"this place really takes indian food to the next level . wanting to warm up recently with spice we ventured down girard thanks to a recommendation from blake f . we were very pleased with the food . when we arrived it was a little confusing as no one was in the dining room and we had to go to the takeout side to get someone to seat us . no biggie , they were clearly way busier with take out and delivery due to the cold . after we were seated another table filled in as well , providing great eavesdropping on an awkward first date . i ordered the mutter paneer and it was delicious , great balance between the ingredients and slight spice . clay got a spicy lamb dish that he also enjoyed . we skipped the appetizers but did order garlic naan which was also quite good . we both had food to take home and it reheated great for lunch the next day . the service was prompt and the food came out quickly . i know we will be back soon . ",0
+"right off of times square , you ' d expect this place to be packed . . . and it was . went here for dinner on my last trip to the nyc ( where we were staying near times square for a business conference ) . we waited for about an hour ( or maybe more like an hour fifteen ) . once we were seated , we were attended to in a reasonable manner . large portions , easily shared good prices considering the location unlike other reviews , our waiter was , for the most part prompt , courteous and attentive ( considering how busy it was ) - good , while good , was not what i ' d expect from a place referred to as a "" nyc institution "" - long dinnertime wait ( make reservations if possible ) ",0
+"i know i said sanford ' s is my go-to astoria brunch place . but this is my favorite . to elaborate , sanford ' s is cheap , tasty and gets you a lot of value , but in terms of deliciousness i have to say cafe triskell wins . their entrees are crafted with the french touch of finesse and attention to detail , and their crepes are to die for . their french onion soup is also fantasmal . but due to the fact of this place being more expensive and cash only , i come here to splurge and treat myself . but if you are on a brunch date and want to impress , this is the place . ",0
+"went for their first brunch and as we walk in we were astounded by the space ( enormity as well as quality ) . when we made it past the first room with the beautiful pool table , flat screen tv ' s and stacks of chopped wood we entered the main dining area which had a gorgeous stone stacked fire place ! where the hell were we ? the perfumed air of the burning embers escorted us out to the outdoor area which was beautifully shaded and a perfect spot for a fall brunch . i had the turkey brisket and my friend had the scrambled eggs with asparagus . both were done well as our eggs weren ' t ( well done , that is ) . we ' ve wished for a modest restaurant bar combo for years that had a nice ambience and decent food . our wishes were met and vastly exceeded by bluebird . welcome to the neighborhood new friend and please , stay awhile . ",0
+"nyonya was the perfect shelter after an over-crowded bar and a rainy night . i ' ve been here twice now , and enjoyed it each time . we shared the roti canai ( delicious ! ) , which they were happy to make vegetarian ( no chicken in the sauce ) . we also had the satay tofu appetizer ( good , kind of bland , but that ' s the way the tofu rolls ) , and the mee siam noodle dish . nicely-sized portions for very reasonable prices . they also have lunch specials and a variety of teas and fruit drinks that look good . we lingered after our meal chatting . on the way out , a guy from the kitchen walked outside with a big box of matches to light my friend ' s cigarette--unexpectedly full service . the bathroom could have been spiffier , but was definitely serviceable . service was friendly . ",0
+"this is a tiny place compared to the other go ! go ! curry ! locations . it ' s definitely a take out place . there ' s probably four two tops all crammed together , so not ideal for eating in . but i ' m super happy to have as many locations as possible . this one seems to be frequented by nyu students ( a lot of backpacks and pajama pants wandering in here ) . got katsu curry for take out . there ' s only one guy working behind the counter , and he has to do everything ( no room for another person back there ) . but he ' s fairly quick and efficient and friendly . katsu curry is just as good as the other locations . i ' m impressed that the cutlets are still warm and crispy after a subway ride . and the portions are generous but just enough for me to finish . smooth creamy curry . . . mmmmm . ",0
+"i have to say i was pretty disappointed with vietnam restaurant . maybe it was all the anticipation i had of a great meal to be had . the atmosphere is inviting and warm with wood paneled walls ( not cheesy or Ns style ) . the food however left much to be desired for . we probably ordered the wrong things , but something simple such as fresh spring rolls should not be tough and chewy . the pan fried noodles were awful and the basil chicken had little to no flavor ( where ' s the basil ) . i ' m tempted to return and order something else since everyone raves about this restaurant , but there ' s way too many yummy restaurants in the city to return to one i found mediocre . ",0
+"i have been to twenty manning once before , about N years ago , and just went back for dinner . it ' s not unique but its damn good food . we had oysters for appetizers , the mushroom ravioli , the beef noodles and the tmg burger . all were great . i also liked that their drink list was simple , yet diverse . they had interesting cocktails and at least one of every type of wine . if you are willing to let the restaurant pick the brand vintage for each type of wine , this is a great menu . unless you ' re a wine expert , most of the time you end up randomly picking wines by their name and price anyway . for dessert , have the half-baked tollhouse cookie--it is delicious . ",0
+"this is one of my favorite places to take out of towners when they come to visit the city , but not if they are thai food aficionados . i will admit the food is not the greatest , but it is pretty decent , and at a great price , so you definitely get what you pay for here . it is by no means bad food . the ambiance is my favorite part . i would love to decorate my apartment in the style in which the restaurant is decorated ! i agree d g below that the chelsea location has better food . the service in general can also be a little slow , but the food comes out quickly . it ' s a fun scene though , so definitely worth a visit . ",0
+"if you are into rustic and "" home like "" decor this place is for you . the warm feeling reminiscent of grandma ' s cooking . i definitely recommend this charming litttle restaurant la french . we stumbled upon it while looking for an out of the ordinary spot to dine out and fell in love with it . i ordered the sea food chowder and my date had the salmon . the place is a little small and they only accept cash . you can also bring your own wine . go eat there bring a date and don ' t forget the wine . ",0
+"located close to blue back , this moderm thai restaurant has comfortable seating and an inviting atmosphere . the staff are attentive and courteous . we ordered mussels in a flavorful coconut curry . the mussels tasted a bit like the sea , which was a tad distracting but the coconut curry was spicy , rounded , and had great flavor . i ordered ginger chicken as my lunch and it was good . not bad , not great , but good . the ginger sauce was mild and the chicken was cooked well , but nothing to sing home about . N stars ",0
+"if you happen to be down in the marine park area of brooklyn and want some fantastic square pizza , this is where you want to go . there square pie is amazing . among the best pizza in new york city and locals will argue forever about which is better , them or ( insert other good local pizza place ) . they also have your regular pies , but that ' s not why you go here , square pie and original spumoni is why you do . they have a restaurant too , but i don ' t really know what goes on in there . ",0
+"my favorite spot for the seafood soonduboo ! i always look forward to coming here for that as well as the fish banchan - perfectly seasoned and fried . i ' ve drop by during peak hours a few times , the wait was okay . . wasn ' t too long . i prefer coming here late night after drinking or for an early dinner though . service is pretty fast . . . they ' d drop the banchan right after the orders were taken . the main dishes doesn ' t take long at all to come out - everyone ' s food would come out relatively the same time so we barely experience that awkward moment when we find that one friend who ' d just sit there quietly waiting for their food . we never felt rushed to leave regardless of the hour . great food , nice atmosphere , it is clean as well . ",0
+"this glorious stand may also be known as "" arepas jumbo "" or "" sweet corn whith sic mozzarella cheese . "" yes , rubiella does make hot dogs and tough but tasty kebabs of chicken and beef . her main draw , though , is those strangely addictive arepas . they ' re just fried corn patties , with cheese in between . mmmmm , fried corn with cheeseeee , and meat on a stick . . . it seems whenever i walk out of newark penn dead set on venturing deep into the ironbound to try some interesting new portuguese place , i usually end up just eating something from the rube ' s , which is literally one step out . i ' m lame , huh . ",0
+"got take out and arrived right as they were packing the food . it was a quick walk home so i wasn ' t worried about the food becoming soggy . we each got an entree and split vegetable samosas , which i say were good but they seemed pretty bland , the peanut sauce was delicious though . my girlfriend chose the pineapple fried rice with tofu and vegetables . i thought it was ok because it was seriously lacking spice . i got the drunken noodles with chicken . i thought mine was my dish was better than the pineapple fried rice , but once again there was a complete lack of spice . when i eat thai i am expecting a very distinct taste followed by a very hot spice . this did not exist . i won ' t be going back for a long time . ",0
+"i love this place ! the food here is really awesome . not just the sushi rolls , but also the salads and desserts too . even the green tea is awesome ! don ' t forget to check out the specials on the wall ! i highly recommend the tania roll . . . . . . and i second the mini-rock recommendation by shauny . my other favorite would be the elf roll . if you ' re in gateway center , you should definitely eat here over anywhere else . did i mention the people working here are really really awesome too ? ",0
+"ehhhhh . well first i am far from racist ( russian indian and black ) i lived in the south for N years and know what soul food is supposed to taste like . pies and thighs are faaarrrrr from that . they need to get at lease one black person in there to help them . i got the fish and cheese grits . first of all the fish should be moist and it was dry cheese grits are supposed to have the cheese mixed in with the grits and the cheese was on top , the cornbread is supposed to be sweet and moist and it was "" eggy "" and dry . if they want to make soul food items it takes more than just making the food look like soulfood . they need to get some cookbooks from paula deen , downhome with the kneelys and anyone else from the south . good luck guys i wont be going out of my way to eat there again . unless they hire new cooks . ",0
+"after a week in nyc , and after being to several good places - this is the one that stands out . the decor and authenticity is great , and the atmosphere is super cozy . you can feel that there is a special love and care for good products and food . service was great and so personal . we had the lamb tatare which was amazing . from then on i thought it could only go downhill . i was wrong . . . i had the pigs head sandwich , which kept me wanting more even after i was full , and my friend had the hotdogs , which were hands down the best i have ever had ( yeah , i had to taste them ) . they make simple food gourmet style . simple but super delicious . ",0
+"my favorite brunch place in the soho area . small locale so get there early and enjoy a nice cup of coffee while you wait . their coffee is delicious , as well as the hot and toasty french bread which is honestly my favorite part of the dining experience . for main dishes , i recommend the tuna tartar , french toast , pancakes , and creme souffle dishes . absolutely wonderful staff . the chef was a little late in the morning , so they gave us free mimosas to pass the time . definitely worth the price ! ",0
+"large bar area plus plenty of restaurant seating . selection of draft beers stays with major brewers - no craft beers . plenty of flatscreens . no background music today . decor is a bit dated . lots of dark wood . but nice enough . no linens , but this is a bar , not fine dining . service was fast at lunch today . good corned beef a decent cheeseburger , good onion rings . cold beer . there are a few irish items on the menu but N of the menu is american or italian-american . the place is popular , busy at lunch today . but i would rather go to the taphouse grill - nearby on french hill road . or the barnyard , over in totowa . ",0
+"go in looking for great beers , nice staff and a fun environment . don ' t go in looking for a complete meal unless you are willing to spend at least N per person . the food we had was what i will call "" queens quality "" - which is generally when a restaurant in queens tries to get fancy . it ' s decent , but it ' s not anything out of this world . if they had the food from salt fat , now that might be something worth paying for . i know , i know , it ' s a low blow - but it ' s mother ' s day . . . touch love . great place for drinks though and watching a game --- although beware , the tvs are only at the bar , not in the dining areas . ",0
+"their signature artichoke slice finally grew on me . the bf gets the artichoke slice , i get the plain slice , and then we split it down the middle . now i can ' t go to artichoke without a bite of their artichoke slice . fyi i went to artichoke on a whim without reading any of the reviews and i thought it was the best pizza slice i ' ve ever had in manhattan . maybe if i had already read the reviews here then i would ' ve come with a more discerning and expectant palate , but if you go with an open mind and disregard the hype , you ' ll be very pleasantly surprised . ",0
+"as with all chain restaurants , i ask , what do you expect ? it is what it is . the quesadilla was bland , bland , bland . it was on the menu as a "" southwest chicken "" quesadilla and described as "" spicy . "" it was certainly not spicy at all , and i ' ve had much better quesadillas from wawa ! the french fries were decent . the iced tea was different each time i got it . my first drink was ok , and when i got a refill it was like the iced tea was transparent . i drank it and it was not good it tasted like water . to my surprise the waitress brought over another glass with darker iced tea in it and said that she noticed the color was off . the third glass was good . overall if you ' re in a bind for a food option , you ' ll be able to satiate yourself here . ",0
+"i don ' t know why you would ever go to shake shack with this across the street . first of all , the atmosphere is great . it ' s a bit cramped , but it is what it is . i am a vegetarian , so i got the veggie burger , naturally . now , don ' t get me wrong , it was great , but i don ' t know why it says "" vegetarians go nuts for this place "" because i ' m pretty sure that ' s the only thing i could get on the menu . you can ' t even get most of the apps . but oh man , those shakes . to . die . for . i would def go back , even though i ' d be forced to get the same thing . ",0
+"a more than worthwhile stop for both food-gazing and snarfing down italian fare of all sorts . i like how there are a variety of food booths at different price points , so you can decide if you are in the mood to splurge or just take home a little snack for later . it wasn ' t crowded when i stopped by , but i can see how that could be trying . it ' s easy to get lost in here , and everyone is so mesmerized by the food treats displayed in every nook ( and hanging from the walls and ceiling ) that you keep bumping into each other . we went to the pizza pasta restaurant and devoured some really stupendous handmade pasta . i only wish i lived in the city so i could justify taking home some of that same pasta that they were selling in the deli cases . i ate so much good food in nyc that weekend , but i ' ve only had dreams about still being lost in eataly . ",0
+"came here for a lunch date on beautiful saturday afternoon and had a relatively good experience . the food was good , like all of garces ' restaurants , and for a good price . the menu had some really decent items , but we shared one of the flatbreads , a sandwich , and had the duck-fat fries . one issue with the meal was that we couldn ' t get a cappuccino at that time , which is odd for a european style restaurant . the restaurant is casual with family style dining ( natural wood tables with bench seating and some small tables ) and it ' s fairly cozy . it was bright and clean inside and we had a clear view of the wine cellar . this place is perfect for a casual date . i ' d definitely come here again i just hope they expand their selection of coffees ! ",0
+i am in loveee with all the restaurants on fairmount . blue cat is a cool place for brunch and it ' s byob- yayyyy ! ! pretty great that there ' s a wine and spirits next door . my friend and i picked up a bottle of champagne and ordered some orange juice to make mimosas . for our meal we shared codfish tacos and a cubano sandwich . both dishes were delicious ! the atmosphere is really great and so is the service . i think i spent N hours at blue cat . . . it was a sunny day so it was nice to sit by the window and people watch . i really want to go back for dinner so i ' ll need to do that sooooon ! ,0
+"thank you yelp app for making me aware of this cute lil coffee shop N minutes walk from my house . i had a chai with their homemade whipped cream and the chocolate chip banana bread which was recommended in another review . the chai was good but not the best i had , but the whipped cream made up for that . and i loved the banana bread . oh and i ' m not a vegan , but definitely will be back here . my only negative was the music , i ' m not a fan of hard rock . however , i ' m thrilled to have a trendy yet laid back coffee shop in my neck of south philly . ",0
+"i heard about this place online and met a friend for a quick sunday brunch cup of joe today . best panini i ' ve ever had the luck of meeting on a sunday . . . crunchy , salty , with a touch of sweetness and a healthy portion of cheese ( mmmm ham and cheese on ciabatta ) not only was the french chef owner extremely personable , everyone working there was warm and engaging . pleasant waitresses are an added plus to quick service and good food . good vibe and will definitely come back again . brooklyn stoops . five stars . ",0
+"this is the cutest little restaurant in a brooklyn heights neighborhood . kind of a hidden place you would have to stumble upon to find . the food is really good . we had deep frind oysters , mussels with bread , macaroni cheese ( hi-so if you wish ) , and french fries . all so good . but this place gets five stars for the bartender mixologist . he makes really good drinks with crazy sounding names . and puts on a good show doing it . lighting up a fresh orange peel to float in my drink . apparently he has won awards for his drinks . ask him about it . ",0
+"the location of this restaurant is amazing ! rested along the river bank , it ' s so much bigger inside than it looks from the outside . the out door deck with bar is even a plus . . i simply loved all of the decor of the restaurant and the way it was laid out . the music selection was awesome . . so much better than that over processed , over dubbed , and over auto tuned music they play everywhere else . as for the food . . we ate light as we had been out in the sun pretty much all day and came in for a light lunch . we had the momma ' s meatballs and the magherita pie . . both were simply amazing . i loved the zest of both sauces . . my husband even was noted at saying , "" these are the best meatballs he has ever had "" so kudos ! ! the crust of the pie was ridicules and as a new yorker that is saying a lot ! service was awesome . very attentive and always with a smile i can ' t wait to go back ! ",0
+"was up in brooklyn visiting friends and was taken to this place by a fellow foodie whose taste i trust . what an awesome place . no joke , maybe the best burger i ' ve ever had . anywhere . and for the price it is certainly the best "" value "" burger i ' ve ever had . and the sides and soups are great too . try the mac and cheese . you won ' t be sorry . my only regret was that i couldn ' t go back again during my stay to try more of the menu . will definitely go again when i am in brooklyn again . also , the place as a mellow , casual , inviting vibe with very friendly helpful bartenders and waitstaff . can ' t think of a better place to have a casual bite and drink with friends or a date in the nyc area . seriously , go to this place . ",0
+"i want to let everyone know about the horrible night manager at jackson hole . my husband and i went there for dinner on friday night . the food was fine , the service was good . here is the shocking part . my husband and i noticed that the manager was taking tips from the tables and putting them in his pocket . i waitressed for over N years and knew exactly what he was doing . it was so blatant . needless to say , i will never return to jackson hole ever ! ! i could not believe what i saw . waiters waitresses depend on there tips to survive and to see that just upset us so much . we gave our waitress our tip directly and told her to "" watch out for your tips "" . she told us "" thank you so much i appreciate that "" . it felt like this wasn ' t the first time someone had told her this . i do not write reviews online but i felt that people needed to hear about this . simply appalling . ",0
+"lucky bastards who go to nyu get to eat here everyday . i tried the artichoke and crab slices and holy mother . . . so rich , so creamy , so decadent . . . i would probably eat this everyday if i went to nyu ( or lived anywhere in manhattan for that matter ) . a friend and i split a slice each so we could try both . i loved the topping on the artichoke slice more though i thought the crust was too thick . on the other hand , i really liked the thin crust on the crab slice but the topping was a little too oily and heavy . dilemma . regardless , artichoke is so unique and so different from any other pizza around . open early enough for a simple and filling lunch and late enough for the drunk kids looking to sober up . easy , grab go deliciousness . ",0
+"if you are looking for a slightly more upscale ( and pricier ) restaurant around st . marks , then i would suggest this place . my boyfriend and i stumbled across soba ya after searching for somewhere to eat with a sanitation grade higher than a b ( not being picky or snobbish , just a bad experience eating at a b restaurant , never again ! ) anyways i ordered the ikura oroshi which is the cold soba noodles with salmon roe and radish in the large size . my bf got the nabeyaki udon and the salmon and roe rice bowl . the meals were pretty satisfying , considering that i got the largest size . overall experience good food , traditional style japanese restaurant , and it wont take a load off of your wallet for the quality . ",0
+"still . . . fighting . . . mental block . . . amazing restaurant . at Nnd girard ? ! i was here last night for the menu turista and i brought a friend that is absolutely not a city gal , and may well have been terrified in all her cute lil suburban glory , but we were not disappointed . this spot is a little cramped , but it was kind of nice because our neighboring diners were awesome ! my food was incredible , starting with the seared scallop appt and the potoato gnocchi with ox meat and chocolate - wow ! the entree was the least impressive course - i got the lamb and something in the marinade was burning my mouth . of course , we did get a free sambuca at the end though , always appreciated ! and the staff was amazingly attentive and kind . we went through our wine completely blissful from a great meal . i think simon is right - this spot is a great great find , but it isn ' t quite a N yet . ",0
+"while in ny for a visit we ate at this lovely restaurant right next door from our hotel . my husband , my N month old , i and six other adults found this place has excellent customer service , beyond any we have encountered . the food was delicious and came out expediently ( i am assuming they realized we had a baby and wanted make sure he did not get fuzzy while waiting for food to arrive . they went above and beyond their call of duty . they came by multiple times to make sure we were ok . they accommodated us with no reservation and made sure we were comfortable . this place is great and i would recommend it to any of my friends . ",0
+"my girlfriend and i stopped by for a late night dinner and surprisingly there were several tables available . couldn ' t be more wonderful . we ordered sansom street sangria and bee charmer . . . both are perfect for a summer night . then fried shrimps as appetizer , we shared a village burger with mushrooms , and short ribs fries covered by cheddar sauce . ( but next time i ' ll def ask them to go easy with salt on the fries ! perhaps that ' s the right amount of salt for most people , but i ' m short and my body can ' t handle that much salt ) the newly opened shake shack is right across the street ( r they trying to show something ? so lame ) but i ' ve no idea why people go there . i ' m never going back to that place ! ",0
+"a quaint establishment tucked away on south street , ants pants is hardly to be overlooked . upon entering , i was quickly greeted by the host and immediately seated . my friend and i were greeted with our waters and a smile as we were given our menus . a quick glance at the menu showed your typical brunch favorites such as eggs , omelettes , bagels , and the assortment . i ended up ordering the caprese on a baguette and a green smoothie . everything about my sandwich and smoothie was fresh and i thoroughly enjoyed it . my friend ordered the lot which was three eggs scrambled with cheese , tomatoes , bacon , and french toast which she seemed to enjoy . i ordered the stack to go which consisted of bacon , tomatoes , and arugula on sourdough bread . the stack came with a side of fries which were amazing . overall , ants pants has an extensive menu that i would love to try come back to try again ) ",0
+"i found this place while wandering around the west village after work one evening , and was this ever a blessing ! the food is so fresh and literally everything on the menu is organic . i don ' t go out of my way to eat organically , but after this experience , i think i ' m going to make more of an effort . the service is so fast and friendly . i ordered the chickpea burger and the polenta with capers , and i ' ve been back a second time to order the exact same thing . highly recommended if you ' re in the mood for a quiet , relaxed atmosphere and fresh food at reasonable prices ! ",0
+"i love thai food . the problem is it ' s really hard to find a great restaurant with great thai food . pinto has awesome thai food ! for appetizers , i usually get satay and mushroom crunch . the satay comes with approx N skewers , and the mushroom crunch comes with plenty of mushrooms . both are tasty dishes . for the main course , i get chicken basil , mild with rice on the side . this is hands down my favorite thai dish . there ' s plenty of chicken and veggies in the dish and it ' s so so tasty . the flavor is amazing ! the only downside is pinto isn ' t that big of a restaurant , so the seats are literally on top of each other , and it gets crowded pretty fast , so sometimes it takes a while to get seated . but if you want decently priced thai food in the city , this is the place to go to ! ",0
+"first tip make reservations ! room service is super popular and for good reason ! the food is extremely tasty and affordable . in addition , the ambience is superb and the size of the restaurant is bigger than it looks . as an appetizer , i had the flank steak followed by the entree , spicy basil fried rice with beef . i couldn ' t stop eating . the plates were presented beautifully . the portions were just right , and good thing , since i can eat barrels of fried rice . ) the cocktail list is endless and the sapporo is on tap ! ( a plus for me ) . overall , if you ' re looking for an affordable and delicious thai restaurant with a trendy atmosphere to boot , definitely go to room service . side note the service was also top notch ! we had a super friendly waiter . ",0
+"not sure how this place got so many positive reviews . looks like a cute place and it could have been great , but our brunch sucked . they didn ' t know what a bellini was , the food came out in literally under N minutes before the drinks . and the "" blood mary "" was undrinkable . i love spicy food , but the bartender obviously didn ' t taste his own mix . there must have been a tbsp of black pepper and horseradish in my glass alone . the omelet i had was literally scrambled eggs folded over giant chunks of cold bacon , unmelted cheddar and tomato . they couldn ' t even take the time to core their tomatoes . who really wants to eat the stem ? i guess they do . this place sucks . go down the street to bar tabac and have a proper meal . ",0
+"we were walking around rittenhouse square looking for a place to eat when we happened upon pietro ' s . they have a nice little outdoor area in front , but it was closed . we wanted to sit there , but i guess there was a threat of rain . the hostess seated us in the back , which was still pretty nice . very clean , nice decor . the staff was very friendly and the entrees were delicious . very large salads and large portions . enough to have for lunch the next day . the pizza really looked good , but maybe next time . very reasonable prices on the food and the wine . looking forward to eating there again . ",0
+"i came here recently with my bf and despite being a random weekday night and not crowded the service was terrible . we were there for probably almost N hours just to have a couple rolls . we asked for waters and the waitress never even brought them so we just went over to the fridge ourselves and took them . it seems as if it was just her and the chef running the place including handling phones and take out and delivery orders but still the inside wasn ' t crazy . she never came to check on us and we practically had to tackle her just to get her attention to give us the check . the quality is mediocre nothing crazy . the menu for special rolls is pretty limited , i feel like everything had eel , crab or shrimp ( i dont like eel and my bf is allergic to shellfish ) . the prices arent the best . we just wanted something right down the road but i think in the future i will stick to momoya in bloomfield - much better atmosphere , service and quality . ",0
+"this place is awesome ! it is housed in a historical-important-looking building in the true sense of olde city . the crowd is college-age and young-professional , with a mixture of curious customers . the dj is fun and keeps the dance floor full while everyone gets drinks at the fully stocked bar . the beers are delicious and i think that may be the most important detail you get from this . they do have noms so eating isn ' t out of the question . have an after-party there . go with friends having a birthday . go to just enjoy being young and in an awesome city . really , nm really fits all things you want to enjoy on a saturday night . ",0
+"design aficionados will appreciate the architectural display of steel and glass , mahogany and chalkboard wine lovers will clap for the impressively curated wine list . by the glass ? classic and obscure offerings by the dozens . lightweights will spot the the rows of beers on tap and breathe relief the forgiving will overlook some of the food misses ( an over-salted arugula salad , a batterless fried shrimp ) in favor of the hits ( a delicious cheese plate , crispy croquettes ) part time claustrophobics may find solace beneath the sky high ceilings and roomy plush interior animal lovers will emerge from the restroom to exclaim , "" there was a goldfish bowl ! i christened him sparky . "" stiletto trotting ladies will rejoice it ' s but a brief avenue walk from the perpetually busy , oft denying casellula and if you ' re all of the above . . . . well , it looks like you have a new go to wine bar in hk . ",0
+"i am bewildered . considering that the office is just not the bustling place that it used to be i am bewildered with all of the poor reviews . this is a place that the real foodies will not move out of jersey because of the wings . sure previous to the recession era you can come in here on a friday night and wait for an hour for a table because everyone in town was there with friends , with family , with lovers . it was the hot spot for years . i still sit and dream in a semi dieted state of the crispy classic buffalo wings with the just oh so right buffalo sauce coating . their happy hour is the best . . the wings , the nachos , and the naked burgers . can ' t beat it . out of the N times that i have eaten here in my boring montclair existance of raising kids , and raising friends , and raising husbands , i have only had a miss about N times . and i look forward to traipsing up to montclair again , and having some beers and "" wangs ' . them wangs sho is good ! ! ",0
+" . . as far as diners go . . N stars ! ! ! random discovery bc had to go to newark airport . then a second trip after going to ikea in elizabeth . it ' s not cheap but food is great as can be evidenced by how packed it gets . huuuuuge parking lot which is a plus . last time i had the red velvet pancakes ( i asked them to go easy on the chocolate chips ) . . they were delicious and i loved how it wasn ' t too buttery . i also remember trying husband ' s corned beef hash and they were not at all greasy ! this time husband had the fatty melt which is absolutely deadly ( burger with bacon , onions , tomato on grilled cheese instead of buns ) , but grilled cheese instead of buns ? ! um . genius . also had crostini appetizer topped with jumbo shrimp . . shrimps were truly jumbo and basically . . just look at my picture . drool ",0
+"had a pre-wedding pow wow with my bf , her fiance , and his best man the night before their wedding here . we wanted a chill vibe , and some good eats . it is byob , like most places in montclair . we settled for water and soda . we all got salads and me and my friend split the marinara pie since we didn ' t want any dairy- thin crust pizza with red sauce , basil , and garlic . absolutely delicious ! ! thin crust pizza has been on the top of my cravings list lately , and it absolutely hit the spot . her fiance got a white pie loaded with artichokes and best man got one piled with ham and sausage and other meats . everything was so good- definitely a nice little place , was not disappointed with our meal at all . might check it out again if i ' m up north in the old ' hood . ",0
+"ok , first of all who in there right mind would give this place a bad review ? ! ? i get that opinions are like a--holes , everyone has one and they stink , but if you bash corner bistro , you may have to turn in your new york card . this place is a west village institution . this isn ' t the ainsworth - its a old time bar with a great burger . straightforward , inexpensive , and perfect . thank god for places like this , as new york city increasingly becomes duane reades , starbucks , and subways . order a cheeseburger , fries , and a mug of beer and enjoy the banter . if you are looking for a gourmet meal or a tgi fridays , you are in the wrong place . this is a classic . fantastic place ",0
+"traif was really great . i went here for my birthday and first trip to nyc . i wish we would ' ve been a bit more hungry so that we could ' ve tried more of the menu . the muenster cheese with chorizo was amazing . but my favorite plate was probably the scallops and english pea risso . yummmmm ! it was a cute and tiny atmosphere . i was both blown away and impressed by the very small kitchen and three cooks who were running it ! drinks were delicious , one of the best glasses of prosecco i ' ve ever had ! ( portugeiser ) the service wasn ' t quite as intimate as i would ' ve thought , but they were extremely busy . overall loved my experience here ! ",0
+"now open on sunday ! oh boy ! you should go here for brunch with your out-of-town buddies for some classic brooklyn . however , if your friends are expecting a sex and the city type brunch , tell them that carrie ' s house is on perry street and point them toward the subway while you chow down at tom ' s and make some new friends . i went on a blustery sunday and they were so nice to serve us hot coffee , strawberries and cream , orange slices , and bread with honey while we waited outside . service was a definite win . like many others , i agree , the food is definitely decent and consistent though not otherwordly . but it has some of the most reasonable prices of any establishment in this town . also , its not trying to be too cool or too hip . its got a million signs telling you about their abundant specials and cherry lime drinks . it has kitsch all over the place . but not tgifriday ' s kitsch , but dollar store christmas garland and fall leave garland kitsch . awesome . ",0
+"joju is the first place i ate at after moving to new york in elmhurst . i can without a doubt , that it is the best banh mi i ' ve ever had the pleasure of scarfing down . i am big fan of chicken done right , and their lemongrass chicken banh mi was more valuable than the N . N that i spent to get it . i also ordered the spring rolls with my meal , but found those to taste like the ones you can buy at an costco or sams club . if anything , joju is best known for its delicious banh mi , and if you ' re in the elmhurst area have a couple dollars on you , eat a joju banh mi . ",0
+"it ' s still new . i went in at Nam after a birthday party in hoboken . i usually go to tick tock on rt . N but i took the path less traveled to give this place a shot . it has a full menu . my waiter was a young guy who didn ' t really care much . at Nam there were not that many people eating there . my waiter paid more attention to his boys on the other side of the room . i ' m not saying i had terrible service but it felt rude . he did give me time to see the menu to decide what i wanted , take my order , and bring it out without any bodily fluids . it was the time in-between that was long which was annoying . other places automatically bring out a glass a water for you as you check the menu . i would have given it N stars if he did since i drank too much a couple of hours before . i ' d still come back here to give this place another shot . ",0
+"i came here for lunch for restaurant week . the restaurant was buzzing with people but we were promptly seated upon arrival . the decor reminded me of maialino and was similarly perfect for a leisurely lunch destination . for starters we had the house made ricotta and lamb meatballs . the ricotta was delicious and i loved it ! for the entree i had the branzino , which was perfectly cooked , and my lunch date had one of the pasta dishes . for dessert we had the spiced chocolate cake and the maple budino . the cake was good on its own but paled in comparison to the budino . their wine by the glass selection was perfectly suitable and the food over all was very good . certainly , i enjoyed locanda verde more than i did the dutch , which is also by andrew carmellini . ",0
+"this is one of my favorite spots in williamsburg , really the whole city . it ' s a very straightforward delicious small diner joint . i go here quite regularly ( mostly for brunch ) and it never disappoints . they did remove my favorite ( the elvis , which is peanut butter , bacon on a waffle ) but they are always nice about making it for me if i ask . another highly recommended dish is the sausage and biscuits . just like you would expect from a small-town mom and pop type place . the place is small and there is almost always a wait , but it ' s worth it . also . . . stumptown coffee . ) ",0
+"i recently moved to the neighborhood and my goal is to try every establishment in the neighborhood . i just happened to be walking by sassafras around lunch time and decided to pop in for a look . after perusing their options for burgers , i decided to try the lamb burger with gruyere and mushrooms and a side of fries . the burger was good , although it could have used a little more of a kick to it . the fries were awesome ! i can imagine eating the fries after a night of drinking and having it absorb the alcohol . the interior is interesting . tin ceilings and the bartender let me know that the tiles are the original tiles . stepping in to the sassafras is like being transported to another time . i can almost see this bar in a film noir scene . anyway , i ' m going to try the ostrich burger the next time i pop in there . ",0
+"i came back to jersey for my fortieth high school reunion and had to get my ' jersey pie ' fix . one of my classmates suggested nancy ' s towne house . so my wife and i drove to rahway to check it out . the restaurant is downstairs and looks like someone ' s finished basement with a bar , tables and chairs and a couple of big screen tv ' s . the waitress took our order and after a few minutes there was this hot ' jersey pie ' . one bite and i was back home . cheese , sauce and crust were just right for me . my fix was complete . so , if you want some ' jersey pie ' , nancy ' s is the place . cozy atmosphere , friendly wait staff and great pie - ' jersey pie ' . hmm , when am i coming back to jersey ? ",0
+"amazing . always . i have been coming to blue ribbon for many years . it ' s my go-to late night place , date spot , and when i have friends from out of town visiting and i want to pretend i eat dinner at midnight because i am a sophisticated urban dweller . great raw bar - everything was extremely fresh and perfectly prepared . the escargot was not the normal preparation i ' m used to , but fantastic nonetheless fried chicken with mashed potatoes and greens - best in the city , easily . they are open late - Nam - and is N the best late night food in new york , although its equally good anytime . one of my favorites . ",0
+"stop N on neal n ' s , helen c ' s and my time out ny top N meals of N food crawl . the N pizza is probably one of the best artisanal pizzas in nyc . it is hard for me to eat anything more than a regular cheese pie , because i like the eat pizza anytime type of thing and i don ' t think pizza should be hoity toity . a luxurious pizza like such is really nice from time to time . everything on this N pie is balanced and put together nicely . the healthy components shed your guilt for eating pizza for they are fresh and you can taste the vitamins and healthy components being devoured . anything with soprassata is a winner in my book . they have a nice selection of beer and creative cocktails . the staff is super polite and welcoming . ",0
+"uva has a fantastic ( but sadly overpriced ) wine list and an even better cheese platter . come thirsty , uva has a phenomenal selection of reds and whites , and a knowledgeable wait staff to help you decide . though pricey , a seat in uva ' s garden is well worth the money on a warm day . suddenly , you are no longer sipping your cabernet in an alley , but a perfectly shaded garden in the country . i have yet to order a dish at uva , but the selection of meats and cheeses to pair with a bottle is mouth-watering . i highly recommend the cheese plate , but i am a sucker for truffled cheese . just crowded enough to let you know this place is worth it , uva is a decidedly neat little spot that livens up second ave on the upper east side . ",0
+"how can i not give l b N stars ? i have been there so many times since moving to brooklyn . their dining is great . every dish has been delicious . from chicken alfredo , to their seafood dishes , penne , and even for st . patty ' s they had the shepard ' s pie ( which although i could not finish , it was amazing ) . while you are waiting for your food they leave you with the best breads ! the raisin one ( the best ) of which i swear i ' ll go out and buy for myself every time . the wait staff is great , great personalities , quick and friendly service . now , if you ' re not in the mood to sit down , the pizzeria offers the best squares . they ' re very saucy with minimal cheese . and of course , how could i forget to mention the spumoni ! don ' t end a night at l b spumoni gardens without having spumoni ! their spumoni and ices are always tasty . for tourists to brooklyn , this is a place not to be missed . there will most definitely be a line , but it will be worth it ! o ) ",0
+"so you stand in the line and think , "" how could this possibly be worth it ? "" you enter and think , "" yeah , so it smells good in here , so what ? "" you watch the men expertly making your pizza tossing dough to one another and think , "" impressive . . . "" the pizza arrives at your table and you think , "" oh yeeeeeeeah . . . . . . "" then you have a bite and you realize you probably never need to have a relationship with another human again . the pizza at grimaldi ' s is enough . go . just go . ( and bring sunscreen for when you have to stand in line ) ",0
+"this place is awesome , almost everytime i go to chinatown , im always here . roti canai is the most popular appetizer here , but i prefer shrimp puff for appetizer tho . shrimp wrapped with mayo on the side . for the entree i mostly gettin fried rice with salted fish with clam with black bean sauce or either golden fried squid or kangkung balacan and chinese broccoli , also they have kweetiaw seafood which is so gooood . the service so good , and kind . i prefer go here than the neighborhood , banana leaf . ",0
+"delicious filipino buffet ! the dishes change often , but are always authentic and always good . my favorites are the pancit , meat on a stick , bistek ( i ' m not sure if that ' s what it ' s called , but it ' s the meat with onions ) . the lumpia shanghai is the absolute best i ' ve had - and i ' m counting my trip to the philippines ! i can ' t even start on the desserts . leche flan ? i can ' t . if you love filipino food , you need to come here . bring friends , invite me , and take some food home too ! ",0
+"i don ' t want to give a good review , as im tired of places i like getting inundated with dbags . went here sat night . . their grand opening of the new beer garden and gourmet hot dog truck . a ) the hot dogs are no ' ball park ' variety . . gore-may ! there are about N different style you may get , with all sorts of toppings that will amaze you . beer cans ( beer garden im tawkin bout ) . . but not schlizt or shitty pbr . . no , this is good craft beer . memphis tr hits a home run . . it will be better soon as they get some background music going . . and the projector for phils flyers games . kudos , i am a fan ",0
+"i love wandering around neighborhoods in the city , and especially soho , that ' s how i found this place , wanting a bite and to warm up . it looked so classically new york and wonderful ambience . i did have a sticker shock looking at the wine prices ( but shouldn ' t have considering the neighborhood ) . i had a nice wine and ordered the crisped potatoes with aioli , ( plentiful amount - i couldn ' t finish half , tasty and on the spicy side ) , and a wonderful spinach side dish - spinach sauteed in olive oil and shaved garlic , pine nuts , garbanzos and golden raisins , and finished with a cherry vinaigrette . . . i loved this dish and want to try to duplicate it at home - the server very nicely shared the ingredients with me ! a very romantic lovely atmosphere -- a perfect place for a date with someone special , or by yourself in the bar . ",0
+"went to zento on a friday at Npm , no tables . decided we still wanted sushi , so we tried uzu which lucky for us had a few open tables . very friendly service with a smile altho small ( N tables plus sushi bar ) it didnt feel crowded . -altho if other diners are loud you will hear them just like any other restaurant- i am vegetarian , and i appreciated how they seperated out the veg options at the bottom of the menu . but i didnt appreciate how my miso soup had fish in it . . . altho my husband had ordered the "" special "" miso w seafood , i ordered the regular miso . even after they brought me a new bowl it still tasted fishy , not at all like regular miso soup . the edamame of course was fab , the sushi vegetables were fresh the egg sushi was amazing . i wished i had ordered more , so i could share . when we left , we received hearty good nights goodbyes from the server chef . byob . the night we were there was beer at every table ! ",0
+"we went on a beautiful saturday afternoon and the place was packed . we were seated almost immediately and the service was perfect . we ordered the laplatte river burger , which came with crispy local bacon . we also tried the soup and salad combo with the beer cheese soup . the soup tasted just right but for beer cheese soup the serving was huge . if you haven ' t had beer cheese soup before i wouldn ' t try it here . the cheddar is very sharp and the soup is an acquired taste . this isn ' t my favorite restaurant in burlington , but it ' s a nice place to grab a beer and small plates with friends . ",0
+my boyfriend and i went here last night for dinner . we stopped in because it was close to work and were very pleased ! we were seated promptly . i ordered the strattiatella ( soup with egg and spinach ) for an appetizer . it was delicious ! we shares the barrata and prosciutto . it ce with greens . we drizzled some olive oil over it . it was perfect ! i had the rigatoni norma and my boyfriend had the rigatoni with sausage and meatballs . they were both delicious . the bread was wonderful too . it was kind of like pizza crust . we each had a glass of wine too . the bill was very reasonable for manhattan . we will definitely be back . ,0
+"came here for dinner with a group of six people on a saturday night . we had a reservation , but it was not crowded at all , even at Npm . if you ' re in the mood for thai on the weekend this might be a good spot to avoid the crowds . however , it got me wondering , why is no one here ? the food was mostly good and with enormous portions ( although way too salty ) , but the service was as slow as it comes . you need to do a lot of work getting your waiter ' s attention . also , i didn ' t feel like the food was super authentic so if you ' re super picky about that sort of thing ( yes , there ' s pad thai on the menu ) then maybe try someplace else . ",0
+"bijan ' s may be the coziest tippling hole in the neighborhood with friendly bartenders , well-mixed refreshing cocktails , and a menu of shareable eats that will hold it all down . there ' s something so easy and familiar about this place , it ' ll make you want to stay for hours chatting with your friends . groups will find the long picnic tables in the middle convenient , but don ' t be so loud that you disturb others in this small space . as a final note , love that it ' s close to transportation , unlike our other fave happy hour spots on the western end of atlantic . ",0
+"had to downgrade sakagura . went a couple weeks ago for lunch again , and they rushed my dining companion and i like crazy even though there were only two other tables in the restaurant . granted , the food was great ( we both got the bento , and split the green tea ice cream for dessert , i had sake my companion had beer ) the service could have been better . i understand they were probably in a hurry to have their break and get ready for their dinner service , however , with two people just sitting and chatting ( like the other two tables ) was it that necessary to rush us ? i ' ll be hesitant to go back to sakagura for a leisurely relaxed unrushed lunch . i totally dug their rice balls rolls that came with the bento box . ",0
+"this is the best italian in new haven . everything is cooked perfectly and the portions are huge . the prices are low for the amount and quality of food . the menu isn ' t too big or overwhelming but there are plenty of choices . the wait staff is mature and knows everything on the menu . you ' ll see everyone eating here from business executives to old married couples who ' ve been going for years . its fancy enough to hold a party but casual enough to stop in for lunch in shorts and a tshirt . it looks like an abandoned restaurant on the outside but so welcoming on the inside . the parking lot is huge and has an attendent since it is on the border of a seedy neighborhood . if you are visiting new haven and want a real italian meal , come here . ",0
+"nice location and surrounded by other places worth stopping at - for a slice of pizza , or whatever . i love the huge hoegaarden glasses - what are they , N ounces ? many great belgian ales to choose from here , and the food was fairly good as well . i loved the cute decor and overall feel of this place , and the fries were a homerun . Nnd floor is cute as well and the feel of it all reaches the inner child who always wanted a tree house up in the trees . sounds lame , i know , but it is cool in here . i will certainly return here on every visit to philly . ",0
+"missed opportunity . on a lake but decor more suited for an ocean front locale . two of us had dinner , my friend had ribs , which had no garnish or sides . i had lobster bisque which was in a stale bread bowl and had a large piece of shell . it was ok , just ok . i also had risotto which was pasty , not good at all . the bar crowd was not in keeping with the menu of upscale prices , more a beer and shot group . . . the two did not coexist well . this place needs lake themed decor and upscale pub and comfort food - family friendly by day dinner and then the bar crowd can move in . . . . like i said missed opportunity . ",0
+"i think this place is a bit overrated . . . true they got a good beer selections . . . and any red blooded american can not like ground beef stuff w cheese . . but the burger itself is usually a bit dry . . . . royal tavern , johnny brenda , standard tap , north Nrd , varga , smokin betty ' s , monk ' s all have better burgers in my book . . . they do have sweet potato fries but they have been a bit soggy for my likening . . avocado dip . . ehh pass . . . duck pot pie which i thought i would love cuz they are combining N of my favorites things . . . was just pretty good . not a bad place if u are in the area but i wouldnt make any special trips to see this average to pretty good dog bar and restaurant ",0
+"i would give fish N stars just for their grilled catfish sandwich . unbelievably tasty and served with fries . yum . the cod was tender and nice . unfortunately , they had run out of lobster , so we couldn ' t get the lobster roll that people had raved about . we also got a bottle of wine but it took a while to get the server ' s attention to both order and receive the wine - not very attentive service . they don ' t do reservations , and they won ' t give you a wait time until your whole party is there . they also have super cramped seating and you ' re basically on top of each other . i hate nyc for this aspect of "" fine "" dining but there you have it . i ' d definitely go back for the catfish , and to try the lobster . ",0
+"i recently moved to kensington just months ago . i walk by this place every day to and from the train and noticed the words "" chicken adobo "" on their menu posted in the window . i finally had the chance to order the fried chicken adobo with a side of garlic rice and , as a native filipino with a background in culinary arts , i have to give three high fives and a hundred thumbs up . flavor and execution on point - almost just as good as mom ' s . great service and reasonable prices for amazing quality . give it a shot . ",0
+"i like this place for what it is . i wouldn ' t go for the food ( it is a wine bar , afterall ) but rather for the cozy atmosphere , well composed crowd and decent wine selection . the servers are clearly bustling hard but generally friendly . it ' s a good place to pop in out of the cold and get vinified and energized after shopping or before your lolita table is ready . another reviewer mentioned tria , the sui generis of truly awesome wine cafes in the city , and i have to agree there is no comparison . ",0
+"oh my word . why don ' t we have artichoke here ? we all know the appropriate times to eat pizza for breakfast , for lunch , for dinner , as a mid-day snack , in the middle of the night post-dancing , while drinking , after drinks , before drinks . . . the list is never ending . we stopped by artichoke at around three in the morning after many beers , and to my dismay , it was damned delicious . . . and so i consumed most of their renown artichoke slice and some of the crab slice and some of the margherita slice . i have no regrets . ",0
+"i ' ve been going to cafe orlin for brunch for years , and overall i ' m a fan . but for a place that calls itself a "" cafe "" , it ' s very disappointing that i can ' t get coffee with my brunch . i love coffee . i love espresso . i like to have coffee with my brunch . however , they only offer espresso , or what they think is espresso , and you can ' t get drip coffee . now , i love a good americano , but if you are not going to hire someone who knows how to make espresso , you should offer drip coffee . i ' m totally down with the "" we ' re too hip and european for drip coffee "" attitude , but please note that this only works if the espresso is good . bad espresso , which this is , is just disgusting . there ' s just no excuse anymore for a cafe in new york not to have someone who knows what they ' re doing work the espresso machine . please , please , hire a real barista ! otherwise , good food , meh service . ",0
+"this was always a Nsy choice restaurant for me and my better half when we lived in new york . tonight , back in nyc for a few nights we decided to head back to our old ' hood and see if the cat still had it . well it was a very good omen when we walked in and met an old friend from ' amanda ' s ' restaurant in hoboken who is now the general manager at the red cat ( congrats to the owners this guy is a star . . . great hire ! ) . the food was excellent as usual with my personal fave the calves liver still on the menu . ambience is great with friendly but not over the top service and the crowd as eclectic as ever . simply stated this is my favorite restaurant in manhattan and i am glad coming back after a few years the red cat team are still at the top of their game . ",0
+"four stars if you don ' t have to wait . three stars if you do . and seeing as you usually do , this is the score that i settled on . i got the shiromaru hakata classic . the pork loin was a bit dry . most bowls of ramen are N dollars . bowls are also tapered at the bottom , so it seems like you get more than you really do . i definitely had room for more or dessert afterwards . that being said , it is a solid bowl of ramen , and i am excited that another good ramen place opened on the west side . maybe it will help the line at totto . ",0
+"i found that the chicken and lamb here are extremely overrated . the meat was bland and not as flavorful as other places . i did not go for the white sauce ( i rarely do , since i think it ' s gross ) however i always got the red sauce . is it because of the hype that it got such high rating ? is it because i refused to eat that white fluid ? is it because of the beer at Nam ? there are bunches of other better options just about anywhere else in manhattan . in fact , i feel that this place was one of the worst street meat experiences i ' ve had . i would never know the appeal of this place . . . i bumped a star up due to the portion . it was humongous , though i dumped more than half of it away . ",0
+"i don ' t get the hype . people were queuing up at least N minutes before buvette even opened . still can ' t figure out why . i mean , the space is cute - it ' s got a rustic feel , extremely cozy ( or cramped , you pick ) . but the service is inconsistent and somewhat inattentive , and the food - for brunch , at least - is beyond underwhelming . their most popular dishes seem to be the jambon cru ( scrambled eggs with prosciutto on toast , basically ) and a croque madame that is heavy and overbearingly rich . neither was bad , per se , just not all that great . we also ordered their pain aux noix ( a cranberry walnut bread ) which actually had a nice balance of flavors and textures . still , for the price of everything , i was expecting something outstanding , but the dishes we received were nothing to write home about . ",0
+"near the top of the list when it comes to pizza in nyc . thin , blistered crust ( courtesy of a combo wood coal oven ) , fresh ( and slightly sweet ) san marzano sauce , creamy mozzarella . two things to note about the dough it ' s rolled ultra-thin ( still chewy and significant , but thin relative to competing spots ) and has sugar mixed in ( creating an almost imperceptible sweetness in taste ) . for those looking to fill out a meal with appetizers - the bruschetta came quickly and was huge topped by a mountain of chopped tomatoes . uniformally impressed by the quality of the pies even more impressed by luzzo ' s ability to accept reservations for large groups on short notice . ",0
+"pros good price decent tasting food cons don ' t bother with most of the "" japanese "" section , especially fish . my japawife vetoed it for all future purchases , and she could even eat at yoshinoya . i think the food is soaking with msg . they don ' t claim it has no msg and it has this mega msg after taste in your mouth as if mini dexter ( see show ) came into your mouth and covered it completely with plastic wrap . it ' s unlikely you will have a productive day after having a full lunch at this place , but you will enjoy a fantastic nap ! msg and other ingredients might have to do with it . ",0
+"they have other locations in greenwich village and wburg maybe the wait is better there . i guess we came with such high expectations so out meal ended up being just eh . dot get me wrong , they are good balls , but a couple of people in our party were commenting that they could have been more moist and i think they are right . i think the smash is better than the regular meatballs . we got the greek lamb special and they were very tastier than the spicy pork . the polenta was a bit too cheesy for us . the risotto special was good . overall it was a great manhattan casual dining experience but with the wait i would beat the wait and sit at the bar and come super hungry . ",0
+came up from va to visit friends and felt the draw of the noodz . the wait time was short ( N minutes ) and the staff was friendly . they took down my number so we didn ' t have wait in the tiny portion of the front of the restaurant . the food was amazing and came out pretty quickly . i got the pork buns and of course some ramen . delicious to say the least . this sounds corny but i now believe the hype . been over seas all over asia for the past three years and this place delivered . hope to go back there soon ! ,0
+"sooo cheap ! extensive menu with variety . . . very casual . food was really good . i got the singapore noodles which was very tasty ! usually . . . malaysian ethnic food repeats on me for hrs . however , i did not retaste the meal again ! ( which was a great thing ) . would return . . . . have returned and still excellent . we ordered the roti telur , nyona satay , chow kueh teow ( surprisingly light ) , and the beef rendang ( very tender ) . i usually dislike ordering beef chicken from asian places as sometimes it tastes rubbery and fatty . not this place . for dessert we opted for pulut hitam . so good . beyond expectations . my boyfriend is not a fan of malyasian etc yet this place didn ' t make him think twice . plus , all that for N ! also , super fast ! ",0
+"i am preparing myself to get fat . before terri moved to fidi , there was very little vegan food and i always made sure to bring my lunch to work . now that terri is here i keep ordering them from delivery . com and binging on multiple sandwiches . they are big , greasy , and delicious there is no way i ' m keeping my girlish fig ' re now that they are around . their baked goods are a bit pricey for me , so i haven ' t train many . . . but their doughnut is pretty good and their banana walnut bread is better . next time i ' m adding a butter finger shake to the mix . from ottor to cub in no time . ",0
+"best sushi in south orange , hands down . this may be a surprise since pandang comes up as "" thai "" on yelp and seems like only a thai place when you walk past it , but there is a very extensive sushi menu . every roll i have tried has been both a good size , highly fresh , and well crafted ( not too much rice ) . having tried the other sushi establishments in south orange , there is really no comparison . i ' ve tried the shrimp pad thai , which was solid . also we ' ve had the tom yum soup which had a nice mix of flavor and spice . the staff and owner are very friendly and nice . it ' s a good space for small or large groups and byob . highly recommended . aside from sushi and thai , there is also hibachi , but i have not tried it yet . ",0
+"wow ! may be my new favorite bk brunch spot . holy cow the food was amazing ! i debated waiting to get a seat in this place , the hostess wasn ' t on top of her game to say the least , was about to go check out another red hook spot until a local told me it ' s well worth the wait , so glad i listened . this place is a part of history during the american revolution , and now it ' s a part of my history , brunch history , but i will be back ! their main dish , the savannah , buttermilk biscuit with sawmill gravy , scrambled eggs , and fried chicken just melts in your freakin ' mouth , i ' m drooling on my keyboard as i write . my date ordered the bennedict special which was good and healthy . had to get the side of home fries , cooked just perfect , cappuccino made with love , and the bloody mary with smoked okra so damn good ! ",0
+"so old school ! this place is awesome . there are some cool benches outside where you have a nice people watching view ( oddly enough there are plenty of people , even on this quiet little stretch of block ) . inside , the decor is kind of nautical , looks really old , and somehow all fits together . it ' s casual and the people here around happy hour time on a wed were a very eclectic mix - older blue collar guys , young city hipsters , a few cute girlies , some not so cute girlies . all in all , a good mix . the beers are the star ! beer prices are cheap and the have plenty of taps . they even have their own tap , named after the bar , which brooklyn brewery makes for them based on an old recipes - it tastes a lot like tobacco . definitely a nice place to come , grab a drink , and relax . ",0
+"omg visual over-stimulation ! i think one visit is required just for the decor , which engulfs almost every available wall surface . came because the place is close to the brooklyn museum . while we were in line , we were offered cookies ( think mini chips ahoy ) with cream on top . yum . sat next to a couple who raved about the place and encouraged us to try the sausage . perhaps next time . before our order arrived , we were offered free cinnamon toast with honey . yum again . ordered the huevos rancheros . funnily enough , i liked the rice and refried beans the best . . the eggs were lost under the salsa ( which was a bit spicy for my liking ) and hid a flour tortilla underneath . was also served with has browns , which were bland . next time , i would ask the eggs to come with just cheese to keep it a bit more simple . would definitely come back to sample more from the menu . the way they serve free food , may be a good place just to order coffee and sit . ",0
+"we were in brooklyn with our two young children for an art event , and decided to stay in town for dinner . after checking yelp , we headed over to traif , arriving promptly at Npm on a saturday night with no reservation . . . bad move . they were booked solid until Npm , but thanks to a no-show , by hovering outside we were able to get a table . we could see people freaking out just a little to see our kids make their way to the table , but they earned some credibility by eating everything we ordered , from scallops to spaeztel , frogs legs , ribs , and bacon bleu cheese stuffed figs . the kitchen is tiny and totally visible , but you ' d never know it from the quality of the food - everything was delicious , and the service was fantastic . ",0
+"here ' s the deal . on a recent vacation to philladelphia i thought to myself "" i ' m in philly , clearly a cheesteak is in order "" . after the show on food network i knew exactly where to go . . . that crazy corner where both places have those great sammy ' s . ugh . i was surprised when i noticed that geno ' s boasts signs like "" if you can ' t speak english get out of line "" and insane racial propaganda that is honestly ignorant . after talking to some locals it turns out that these guys are some seriously racist dudes who feel like it ' s okay to spew their hate talk like it ' s no big deal . i got out of line . not spending a penny here . it ' s not okay and in most of the country these hate mongers would get run out of business . i got a great cheesesteak down on south street by some rasta dudes who were awesome . suck it genos ! ! ",0
+"not a terrible place to grab a slice ( and i ' m told slices are better than the full pies ) . had two full pies , and found it a bit too thick ( definitely not ny style ) and the toppings too overwhelming . could barely find the sauce under all of it . also ran a bit higher than i expected ( N a pie is pretty steep , and that ' s coming from someone used to actual manhattan prices ) . if you do like a thick pizza with over-stuffed toppings --and many do --this is your place . if you like your pizza a bit more balanced and a true medium nyc style slice , eat about half what you normally would . ",0
+"tucked away in a quaint alley in the lower east side , freeman ' s is a little gem of a restaurant serving an american rustic menu . the room is a taxidermist ' s dream and kind of makes you think if your dinner was last night ' s catch . they offer a large range of special cocktails and the dim vibey room is packed with hipsters . you have to try the devil ' s on horseback ( feta stuffed olive ' s wrapped in bacon ) and the steamed prince edward island mussels in hefeweizen broth with garlic a oli and toast . great place for group dinners or on a fisrt date ! ",0
+"koto is fabulous ! an old partner and i were in burlington on vacation , and as lovers of sushi , we just had to stop in and give koto a try . we were floored . speaking of floors . . . they have koi fish swimming through a river beneath the floor and through small indoor ponds throughout the restaurant . even if the food at turned out to be bad , i was already impressed . but the food was great . so great , in fact , that we went two nights in a row while in town ! the first night we sat in the section of the restaurant that mimics traditional japanese seating around the floor of the table . except , instead you were seated on chairs with no legs , so you could easily lean back on the backrest as you sat on the floor . pretty comfortable . and the second night we opted to sit at the sushi bar . both times , the service , atmosphere , and food were excellent . if i am ever back in this area , i ' d definitely stop in ! i wish there were places like this near to where i live . ",0
+"N stars alone for the maialino which is suckling pig . it comes served with the pig skin which was crispy and flavorful , as well as the extremely moist and tender pork meat . they also have a porchetta sandwich which can never be a bad thing , however i would have to say locanda verde was much better . decor was good and the restaurant felt airy with actual room to stretch . the food is solid , and the maialino alone is worth the visit . also saw a celebrity while dining here , not like nyers actually care . ",0
+"i went to penelope ' s today and i am a fan ! i had the egg , bacon , cheese croissant and it was very good . not healthy , but a great breakfast sandwich if you are not watching your caloric intake . i also had a side of fries and they were awesome hand cut fries with just enough crunch ! i would definitely return and i am looking forward to trying one of their brunch options next time . if you have to wait more than N minutes i would say come back another time , but less than N minutes it is well worth the wait ! ",0
+"wonderful ! just visited tonite because we saw it on triple d . as soon as we walked in we were greeted warmly and the staff and our waitress were the nicest people i ever encountered ! so genuine . we enjoyed the cuban atmosphere and the food was great . we had the cod frittas appetizer . sangria was delicious . had the half chicken and fish in white wine and butter sauce and the best rice beans i ever had ! plaintains were awesome . for dessert , got the guava with cream cheese and rice pudding was so good . our waitress was very sweet and helpful with helping me choose along the way . service was excellent ! ! ! we enjoyed the way they celebrated someones birthday ! they make it very loud and clear so you cant miss it ! ! very fun . so cute . so glad we visited ! ! ",0
+"if i died this morning , it would be okay because the last meal i had was dinner at the bosphorus . the lady who served us ( i ' m thinking an owner ) was super nice and helpful . you can tell that the owners care have their priorities in order and really focus on giving their customers a wonderful experience . dinner was great . i got the sliced lamb which was amazing . my boyfriend got the dumplings , which ended up being more like a pasta dish with yogurt as dressing , but was also really tasty . be aware that your gps might take you to the address ( in front of a sushi place ) and it not be there . we sat there super confused for a few minutes . i called and they told me to go to the closest light , make a left and another left . the restaurant is actually behind the building it took me to . ",0
+"this sabrinas seems to be staffed by a bunch of space cadets . . . or maybe they just don ' t care about their service since they ' ve already established a name for themselves . the most recent time i was there , my check was given to me N minutes after i had ordered food and the waitress came over to see if i "" needed change "" with my bill three times . . . the final time my friend let her know that when we were ready to pay , we would let her know . this was on a friday morning when there were plenty of empty seats . the food has gotten meh as well . i have to admit the stuffed french toast is good , but their savory dishes don ' t so well . eggs and fritattas are often overcooked . many of their southwestern style breakfast dishes seem like they are just trying to throw together ingredients . i ' d choose honey ' s sit n eat over this any day ! ( if i had a car . . . . and could drive to nolib . . . ) ",0
+"i have had many a falafel in my time , including some that i made myself . so , it was finally time to try mamoun ' s to see for myself what this was all about without having to wait in line . i happened to be in the area on a recent weekday and decided to grab a falafel in a pita sandwich for lunch . quite tasty , one of the better falafels i ' ve had . the hot sauce was to die for ! i happen to like my food hot , so i added some extra sauce . it was hot but a good hot . i enjoyed the burning sensation - ) ",0
+"eataly was amazing ! i was recommended to come here from a couple of friends since i love italian food . i was worried it was going to be too touristy , but the food and place was amazing ! i ate at two of the restaurants and was extremely satisfied with everything i ordered . everything is so fresh ( you see them making the pasta , mozzarella , etc ) and yummy ! i highly recommend the short rib pasta from the pasta pizza restaurant . overall , eataly is a really cool and different place , i would definitely come back ! ",0
+"one of my favorite nyc spots . i am not a vegetarian - far from it . but i have to admit that this place is awesome . it gets your belly full pretty fast and you don ' t end up falling into a food coma after . the falafel was good , but the sabiche was outstanding ! the veggies are light and refreshing . of course i had to be a total pig by indulging in the fries as well . this veggie spot did not disappoint in the fried unhealthy category either ! i also recommend those thin , crispy , tasty fries as well ! the only downside is that the place is so tiny and cramped . just get your food and take it elsewhere . enjoy the outdoors ! despite its size , i still can ' t deduct a point . the food is just too delicious . ",0
+"the space at pumpkin is a bit cramped ( albeit lovely and romantic ) , but once the food came , the small space really was not an issue for myself and my boyfriend . we chose their five course sunday pre-fix for our valentine ' s celebration and we loved every bite . being that they have a farm-to-table concept and their menu changes daily , it doesn ' t get any fresher and more flavorful than this menu . plus , the five course offering lets you taste so many of these fresh flavors that are perfectly blended into each special dish . . . it is , in my opinion , what food should taste like ! the staff was also so friendly , accomodating , and informative , without being intrusive . they even poured our wine for us as we dined , which they kept chilled in the back . we absolutely loved it and will definitely be back ! ",0
+i didn ' t want lombardi ' s to be my favorite pizza because of the hype . but there is a reason this place has been acclaimed for so long . i believe the mozzarella was about equal with grimaldi ' s but i found the crust at lombardi ' s to be better . the best part about this place is the sauce . it has that tomato tang goin ' on and i love it . definitely go margherita and be prepared to wait . if you ' re smart you ' ll hit the atm beforehand ( there aren ' t any bofas very near ) and go at an awkward time . ,0
+"sanfords is a neighborhood jewel ! just had the filet mignon kebabs with red quinoa and it was delicious ! ! i am so delighted to find not only wonderfully tasting and perfectly prepared food right here in astoria , but also to be able to find more gluten-free menu choices . the owners at sanfords are going out of their way to accommodate their customers ' requests and they are doing a fabulous job of it ! ! ! the servers and staff at sanfords are the best ! ! ! they are always pleasant and accommodating ! i always have positive experiences whenever i go to sanfords ! ",0
+"new haven pizza was recently voted the best in america , and that comes as no surprise to those born and bred in the N . paul and eddy ' s is on the boarder of hamden and new haven , but it ' s arguably just as good as some of the more famous pizza places that have given new haven its reputation as the pizza mecca ( modern , pepe ' s , sally ' s etc ) . i ' ve been going to paul and eddy ' s since i was in middle school ever since a friend of mine ordered it for a sleepover . the added convenience of top tier ct pizza delivering to your door step is a huge bonus . my only complaint is that they are a tad bit pricier than the aforementioned spots , but it ' s only by a few bucks and well worth it for the convenience of delivery . if you ' re in the area i strongly recommend trying out paul and eddy ' s , you won ' t regret it . ps- if you ' re a meat lover order the "" special . "" ",0
+"i ' ll start off by saying it ' s one of my favorite places i ' ve ever been to grab a great beer . their selection of bottled beers is fantastic and their selection of beers on tap is great as well . i ' m a huge fan of belgian brews , so this place is like beer heaven for me . i ' ve been here twice on my last two trips to philly and the service has been great as well . even if you don ' t like beer , definitely come here because the food is amazing ! the belgian fries are insanely good and come with some of the best sauces i ' ve ever had . their burgers are also incredibly delicious and you just really can ' t go wrong by stopping in here . ",0
+"it ' s been a long time since i ' ve been to philly or had a cheesesteak so we did the challenge - geno ' s vs pat ' s , and we threw in tony luke ' s . there was a line but we got through it in under N minutes . geno ' s was the loser by far . not even a contest . the meat was tough and there was barely any wiz . not a lot of flavor either compared to the pat ' s and tony ' s . the sign near the order window that says "" this is america , speak english "" really turned off my friend . it ' s N , please get with the times . cash only . and if you want to order something other than cheesesteaks , there ' s another window , which is odd , but whatever . the people in front of me were taking a while to order instead of snap , snap , snap , but the guys in the window were ok and didn ' t get all crazy annoyed so that ' s a plus . ",0
+i have heard of sweet afton for awhile now and just never had the chance of going there till last week . i heard they are having their anniversary party . i went there with few friends . it was packed and lot of fun people . i started off with a modelo negro beer with spicy sauce and lime . . it was an awesome experience ! loving that beer . they said as part of tradition you have to have the pickle back . . i have never heard of it so i figured why not ? . . i learned that it is a whiskey shot and a pickle juice . . . people were egging me to do it . so of course i did ! and i love it ! ! i recommend this place to all of my friends . . i am soooo going back there ! ,0
+"let me start by saying that i literally had to ask to be cut off from going to peaches because i would have spent every last penny there . last summer i was working on a garden around the corner and every night around dinner time , i would start to hear this little voice whispering in my ear ( ( peaches ) ) ( ( peaches ) ) ( ( peaches ) ) . . . needless to say , i listened . i haven ' t fallen this hard for a restaurant in a long time , especially when there are so many myriad choices in brooklyn ( and new york city at large ) . i highly recommend the catfish sandwich , skillet chicken , and anything with grits . seriously , you can ' t go wrong . also , the specialty house drinks are out of this world . drink them all . that ' s my advice , eat and drink everything at this place . ",0
+"crazy dark and cozy inside , paulie gee ' s had been on my list for years after hearing from my old med school colleague ( and brooklyn native ) that it was her favorite pizza joint . while i can ' t quite remember the exact pies we picked out , they were all delicious and based on the most glorious of foundations . . . ie . the best thin crust i ' ve eaten yet . while a lot of people might describe a crust as "" paper thin "" , paulie gee ' s truly lives up to this description . all the toppings were mad fresh and that mike ' s hot honey is no joke . so freakin ' good with just the right amount of heat . legit brooklyn ' za at its finest . ",0
+"this is my favorite brooklyn restaurant . the couple that owns it is so kind to their patrons . one of them always says "" good-bye "" to you at the door when you leave . the food is amazing ! try the beets with goat cheese , or the duck breast . both are simply amazing . recently , i had a new dish that consisted of fish wrapped in parchment and it was wonderful as well . the restaurant is full of lovely touches , like a small soup they give all customers as a starter and cookies at the end of the meal . they really know their wines as well . ",0
+"this place hits every mark . the cheesesteak is really delicious - amoroso roll , lean and tasty meat with perfectly cooked onions and gooey whiz . it ' s comparable to a jim ' s steak more than pat ' s geno ' s . so the steak is great but what really makes this place standout is that the experience is actually enjoyable . other well-known places act like they ' re doing you a favor by serving you up a sandwich . not at sonny ' s where the service is friendly , the place is clean , the line moves , there ' s easy access to napkins , ketchup , etc . and there ' s a bathroom . all in all a great experience and even saw sonny there , who obviously cares a lot about his namesake and it shows . ",0
+"i saw a writeup of green eggs cafe recently and decided to check it out one weekend when i was in the mood for a big fancypants brunch , but not in the mood to wait for a table at sabrina ' s or morning glory . yum . good coffee , unique and tasty breakfast ( i got the peanut butter crunchy french toast ) , and best of all - it ' s all sustainable , local ingredients - even down to the packaging for takeout containers . the second time i went , there was a longgg wait , and i was sad . however , stealing bites of bf ' s biscuits and gravy from the kitchen sink entree made me forget all about it ! the only downfall is that it ' s cash only and no reservations on the weekends , can ' t win them all i guess . you can watch luke nguyen ' s vietnam cooking show while waiting for a table ! ",0
+"i ' ve always preferred black dogs anyway . but the white dog is a great restaurant that gets national love , and stays in contact with the nation ( through their stellar mailings ) . the food is all organic . it ' s excellent , and the menu changes . the crowd is lively and sophisticated . the service is of the highest rank . i love the ambiance . it feels like you ' re at a dinner party you ' d never want to leave , and i ' m somebody who hates those sort of functions . i find that this meal and experience is cherished every so often . . . i stand by it , and i need to use it more frequently for lunch . ",0
+"last night we ventured into da marcella after being told rosemary ' s had a two hour wait . we were so happy to stumble upon a neighborhood italian restaurant with great ambiance , service , quality food , and rave reviews . we walked in without a reservation and were treated like royalty , the bartender kept topping off our glasses of red wine . we were seated after waiting for about fifteen minutes which we did not mind since we were walk ins . we took the lovely waitresses recommendation and ordered the burrata appetizer , the wild boar parpadelle and the cacio e pepe . we were utterly impressed with the burrata and melt in your mouth prosciutto and truffle order . the pastas were extremely fresh and had amazing homemade flavor . to top off our night we ordered the delicious tiramisu and received complimentary champaign . with that being said , we most definitely will be returning to this neighborhood gem ! ",0
+"went there for brunch and really enjoyed it ! pagani is an excellent place ! service was amazing from the hostess and the waitress . the food was really good ! i really enjoyed the palente crusted halibut ( i think it was one of the best fish fillets , i ' ve ever had ) as well as yogurt with fruits . overall the menu was full of great choices . we also had champagne ( spumante ) , it was great . i really recommend this place for a casual brunch with top notch food . they also have space available for private parties . ",0
+"food is a stand out at abc kitchen , but the hostess lily was affected beyond measure . we had an Npm resevation , but when we called to inquire if we could come early , they said no problem . i actually spoke to randy in reservations who was so helpful and provided a high level of customer service . when we arrived they made us wait over two hours . when we were finally seated , the restaurant had several open tables . our guess was that we didn ' t qualify as beautiful people . laughs on the restaurant , my husband is ceo of a company , and speaking at a large conference here this week . one thing he will not be promoting , the seating team at abc kitchen . they told us the manager would come over , but he or she was non existent . too many other amazing restaurants that treat customers with respect in the city . abc get over yourself ! ",0
+"very conveniently located , tuk tuk is one of the better-known restaurants on vernon . i like their tom yum soup . but i judge all thai restaurants on pad thai first and foremost . their massaman curry is pretty good , but the meat they use just isn ' t very tender - it ' s obviously not prepared to order . seems like they have pre-cooked meats that they then combine with the pre-made sauce . efficient , but not tasty . anyway , give them a shot if you must . but i suspect they may not be the best thai place in the area . ",0
+"this place ( cart ) deserves all the accolades thrown at it , and all the fellatio these yelp reviewers perform on it . i get a lot of these carts in manhattan , so i know my carts . and this is up there with the best . i love lamb , but i got the chicken and rice because i heard it was so jizz-worthy . they pack a circular foil container with rice , tons of chicken , one piece of falafel , some veggies , and your obligatory white and hot sauces . the chicken was really tender and flavorful . the rice was good , but nothing that blew my mind . the vegetables , which consisted of lettuce , tomato , and some kind of pickled purple things ( a strong , almost horseradish-y flavor ) , were a fine complement . the sauces were just as you want them - hot being all fiery and sinus-clearing , and white being all jizzy and soothing . i wish i lived closer to this cart so i could eat at it more often . oh wait i don ' t , since queens sucks ohhhhh snap burn ! ",0
+"my wife is turkish and we ' ve been to turkey together many times . everything here was excellent . the octopus salad was incredibly tender and char-grilled to perfection . the kazandibi ( browned milk pudding ) was creamy and rich , yet refreshing . the istavrit ( horse mackerel ) , little fish flown fresh from istanbul , were fresh and perfectly crispy . and on top of all this , the owner and our waiter were very friendly and warm , and overflowing with obvious love for their work . we ' ll definitely be back many times . ",0
+"i ate out of their jc location all throughout college - it was basically my diet for N years and i always enjoyed going in for a slice and practicing my italian with the super nice counter guy , joe . i was so excited when they opened their bayonne location . the place is really well lit and i love the brick wall interior . the counter staff is so friendly . i have only had their pizza , but it is exactly the same as the jc location and really good . the sauce is perfectly savory and they use the perfect amount of cheese . the dough itself is classic and crust is always soft and risen because they cook it just the right amount of time . N stars because it is a small pizzeria good for grabbing a slice and eating in or getting takeout and i haven ' t tried anything off the rest of the menu just yet , but i wouldnt doubt it to be as great as the pizza . ",0
+"my previous review reflected the calle ocho dinner experience . several weekends ago , i visited calle ocho for lunch , expecting to enjoy the same food quality and elegance . life often does not go according to plan , and my friend and i found ourselves at a noisy ( not in the festive sense , but rather in the chaotic sense ) restaurant with slow service ( although friendly and smiling ) and a very limited food menu that reflects none of the creativity or quality of the dinner menu . not only were the portions small , but we had problems with inconsistency in the food temperature . also , the yuca was dry and stringy . error fatal ! the appeal of the brunch is the unlimited sangria . if you go to brunch with the purpose of getting drunk on over-sweetened sangria , then you ' ll find happiness here . if you go to brunch to have a filling , satisying meal that substitutes your breakfast and lunch ( my two most important meals ) , you ' ll leave grumbling . ",0
+"my go-to spot when i want a top notch meal with top notch service in an unpretentious environment . as far as high-end nyc restaurants go , this place is the best value- i have been here many times , and i ' ve never had a bad experience . the food and the service are consistently amazing . they go above and beyond , the servers are all incredibly knowledgeable , friendly , and professional . the result this restaurant is always full , and even in these recessionary times , you still have to book weeks in advance to get a decent reservation . this place is a classic and is the definition of what a restaurant should strive to be . the bar area is just as good for a more casual dinner- fantastic food and fabulous drinks . and fabulous bartenders ( jeremy is awesome ! ! ) . ",0
+"i might have to agree . this probably is the best falafel i ' ve had in new york . i had the harissa falafel , and it was great . there are five stools inside and a few tables out on the sidewalk . there can be a N-N minute wait , but it ' s really good ! you can get white or wheat pita , and optional hot sauce . i liked the ginger-mint lemonade i bought alongside the falafel . you can get it to go as well as to sit on the nearby sidewalk . worth going every day for a week . and great tabouleh and hummus as well . ",0
+"loved this place ! my friend and i have been in search of good poutine in the city and this place definitely has the best we ' ve found yet ! almost as good as in canada . they used real cheese curds and just the right amount of gravy . we also had the thanksgiving balls , which were really good . the outside was some sort of stuffing , with mashed potatoes and turkey on the inside . it wasn ' t too heavy , and they got their proportions just right . we loved the cranberry sauce that came with it too . we also had the chorizo quesadilla , which was also delicious . would definitely recommend all three . the pub setting was relaxed and the noise level was fine - so we could enjoy a good conversation without shouting . we ' ll definitely be coming back ! ",0
+"if you ' ve ever browsed for restaurants in the ues , there ' s no doubt you ' ve noticed uva . it ' s usually busy every day of the week , in part because of the excellent food ambiance as well as its optimal location . like others have mentioned , this is a beautiful and romantic spot . like many other ues couples , my boyfriend took me here on our first date N . N years ago , and i must say i was impressed with his pick and really loved the meal . we ' ve come back many times since and continue to enjoy consistently excellent italian food . the eggplant parm is exceptional , as are the cheeses , fresh pastas , and seafood dishes . the veal is also very well done ( so i ' m told ) . sometimes it ' s too crazy in there on friday and saturday nights , but it ' s worth it . if you don ' t completely stuff yourself , you ' ll leave feeling sexxxxy . ",0
+"yes the pork buns are tasty . yes this place has some interesting fare . however , i think it ' s not a great value in this city . the entrees are quite small given the price , and not uniformly good either . there was also a wait , but that was ok because the drinks we got at milk bar were saucy and delicious . what was less ok was being seated at a communal table without being asked and having very little space privacy . i ' m well aware of manhattan ' s space shortage , but it ' s not hard to advise people before having them wait for N minutes for a shared table . all of the specialty drinks were excellent , however , and were worth their price tag . sometimes it ' s worth N to have a dancing plethora of booze-infused spice liquid dancing on your taste buds . also if you like this type of food , but don ' t have an atm in your face-- check out ss m ' s sibling noodle bar . or go to milk bar for dessert or a drink ! ",0
+"everyone knows starr restaurants are mostly a ripoff . expensive , smallish portions of mediocre food , and you ' re mostly paying for the ambiance , right ? i know this . but still , i got roped into going to continental for a staff lunch the other day and it was just ok . i ordered the green submarine , which is basically a veggie sandwich ( avocado , sprouts , bibb lettuce , cheese spread , and i ordered mine without sundried tomatoes ) on a toasted grainy roll , with fries , which were the best part of the meal . i could have easily put this sandwich together at home and made it slightly more flavorful and twice the size for less than what i paid . it is absolutely nothing special here . also , i like how they ask at the host stand whether or not you ' re okay with sitting in the hanging basket chairs upstairs before they seat you . never a good sign . ",0
+"hands down staple of chinatown for great cantonese food on the go ! this place draws lotta traffic and rightfully so . fast and simple its on all the zagats ratings . eating here may be a bit dirty and noisy w the sharing of tables , but wat do u really expect its chinatown they serve up good food . . this place has best roast pork , duck , noodle soups , congee etc . nothing really compares . big tourist spot now . must stop by if in area , place has good value for price even though its tad higher than other restaurants nearby . def recommend there lobster special N for N in ginger scallion . a real gem for chinatown . been coming here for years , and been around since the beginning of nyc chinatown . ",0
+"visited nyc the weekend before christmas and most of the restaurants were packed . hillstone is a few blocks away from the crowd of window watchers . we only had to wait N minutes for a seat . there is an indoor atrium area to wait that is open to the public until N am . once ordered , our food came out quickly and was good . i had the asian steak noodle salad , it was a five star entree . the reason for the four stars is that the chili was luke warm and had to be returned and ended up coming out along with the entree . the chili was delicious too . it ' s a nice place to take someone on a date , the live music is fantastic and it ' s a kid friendly place as well . ",0
+"could this be the best banh mi in manhattan ? ! i ' ve heard and read about this tiny sandwich shop since forever and i ' ve had them bookmarked for the longest time but every time i find myself around here i ' m always on my way to bars or more dinner appropriate spots . thankfully , not too long ago i had a chance to come here for lunch . i ordered the pork sausage banh mi . wow , amazing ! and after sampling quite a bit of the city ' s banh mi offerings i am inclined to say that theirs is the best . like other people here in yelp i think the reason their sandwiches are so good is because of the quality of each ingredient . the bread is perfect in that it is crisp in the outside but airy inside . the pickled vegetables are delicious . the fillings are generous and the seasoning is perfect . so when you take that bite it will practically transport you using your senses . gosh , now my mouth is watering ! ",0
+"four of us ordered different apps , different entrees , and split two desserts . still finding their legs in some ways , but overall a first-rate meal . crispy kale salad revelatory . cauliflower soup , beef tartar , and country pate all well above solid . we went with "" second "" courses instead of "" third "" courses for mains . pommes puree w oxtail ragout amazing . linguini with peekytoe crab excellent . pici with chantarelle very good . sweetbreads quite good . desserts were solid , but less memorable . service was better than competent . wine and cocktail lists strong . i expect that within a few months , battersby will join the grocery and saul as one of the neighborhood ' s best restaurants . their prices might go up at that point , so it ' s probably a good idea to check them out now . . . ",0
+"this place is pretty cool- romantic lighting , small tables , friendly service . i had no idea it existed until i had brunch at the farm across the street last year . been meaning to visit but i ' m almost never in this part of brooklyn because of the scant selections . they have a good wine and cheese selection- along w choice charcuterie . definitely a date place during the evenings . clientele was a bit older when we were there ( prices are definitely on the steep side ) . will come back in the summer to try their brunch selections . ",0
+"being that my boyfriend is mexican . . . i should have known better than to take him to a "" mexican restaurant "" lol . first off , i had the nachos . i don ' t remember the name but it was good . very delicious and very plentiful . secondly , we had the entrees . it was very sad to witness my boyfriend completely discontented with the size of the "" tacos , "" if you can even call them tacos . they were not up to par . the size was dissatisfying . but i guess you can expect that from an americanized mexican restaurant . lastly , i had room for dessert . i ordered the tres leches , which was really good , in my opinion . however , my boyfriend said "" he ' s had better . "" the decor was interesting to say the least . i went during happy hour so expect a lot of people just standing around the bar area . kind of annoying for me because i dislike when people are standing so close to me while i ' m sitting and eating . overall , the food was so-so . i ' m not revisiting el vez anytime soon . ",0
+"i ' ve managed to severely burn my tongue every time i eat here because as piping hot as the freshly made fries are , i can ' t control how fast i eat them because they are so . damn . good . whether it ' s alcohol munchies or Npm munchies or i ' m-not-even-hungry munchies , i recommend pommes frites . my personal favorite dips are pesto and sun-dried tomato . the curry one comes pretty close . i would definitely say that out of all the places you visit in new york , you haaaaave to drop by pommes frites . ",0
+"my mother and i visited eataly during a long weekend in december . though crowded , the place has a great atmosphere and great food . we sat at the bar at the seafood restaurant and our meals were incredibly fresh . i knocked my rating down a star because the host managing the tables at the vegetarian and seafood restaurants was the only snobby and rude person we encountered our entire weekend . after a weekend of hitting all the touristy spots in nyc and their mounds of crowds , all of the staff and workers around the city and various sites were lovely . this guy , however , was a jerk . he seemed incredibly put out when we asked how long the wait for a table was . the other host at the pizza pasta place was very kind when asked about the wait for a table . he was truly the only "" rude new yorker "" we met . no one wants to deal with the guy who ' s too cool to do his job . ",0
+"we had a terrific experience here . the table side guacamole was a hoot , and all the food we ordered was delicious . we sat on the deck , in nice weather , and the atmosphere was so nice we were transported miles away from the new england coast . the only glitch i experienced was i tried to order a cocktail but alcohol free and was unsuccessful doing this , somehow this could not be accommodated or my request was confusing . to this day , however , this is by far on of my favorite places i ' ve eaten at in new haven , and i highly recommend it . ",0
+"i came here per the recommendation of some yelpers . and naturally , when i got here , i was adamant about trying the bun bo hue . my dining partner had the large combination pho . honestly , my dish was a little disappointing -- maybe because my expectations were so high . the broth was good as was the vermicelli noodles and some of the meat . i had a blob of bone that i had to messily nom through . there could also be more ' stuff ' in the broth as well . i was expecting more of a burst of flavors . and imho , the broth could ' ve been a little spicier . my dining partner greatly enjoyed his pho . i will come back and have the pho to adequately decide whether this place is bomb or not . ps . sunset park is the chinatown of brooklyn . it is awesome . ",0
+"infini-t is perhaps one of my favorite businesses in the princeton area . not only do they have a plethora of teas to choose from , but it also makes for a very good place to study . try the rooibos teas if you get the chance . they also make a pretty mean guacamole if you want to snack while enjoying your tea . it tends to be a fairly quiet establishment , unlike the bustling air of a place like small world . be aware that there is no cell reception inside infini-t , but that is often for the best if you ' re trying to get work done . if you ' re not trying to get work done , there ' s apples to apples . ",0
+"i stop by here every morning on my way to work to grab a sandwich for lunch . i ' ve been pleased with all of the sandwiches i ' ve tried so far ( grilled chicken , mayo-less tuna , black bean hummus , and turkey with chutney are my favorites ) . while i do like to have my sinful primo hoagie cravings fulfilled every once in a while , i ' m glad that this place is so close to my apt and offers an extremely healthy option to the other restaurants in the area . more importantly , not only is the food healthy , it is also extremely delicious . like all healthy organic establishments , you ' ll be paying a couple bucks more for a sandwich here than you would at wawa , but at least it ' s quality ingredients that you can taste . ",0
+"hipcityveg is really just okay . i suppose for vegetarians it could be a good option , but it is nothing to write home about , and as a non-vegetarian , i can get better value at other places . i usually get the portabello burger , which is reasonably good . i wouldn ' t say it is out of this world , but it is filling , and tasty if you like mushrooms . the fries are also pretty good . everything is a little bit overpriced though , so if you eat meat , i would walk down the road and go to bobby ' s if you ' re looking for a better value . i also tried the udon noodle salad , which was extremely bland . i had to bring it home and put hot sauce all over it in order to consume it . ",0
+"we went to noodle pudding on our weekend getway to nyc in may . noodle pudding was highly recommended by a friend . if you didn ' t know it was there , you ' d never know it existed ! there ' s no sign , you just have to know . i ' m not even sure what we ate since our friend made arrangements for the restaurant to "" take care "" of us . every dish that they brought out was good . we even had some sort of pasta with rabbit meat . if i wasn ' t told it was rabbit , i would have thought it was turkey . it was so so good ! ! would love to go back if we ever find ourselves in nyc again . ",0
+"i came to ippudo with a friend for dinner , and we ordered the hirata buns as an appetizer to start , and the pork was tender and delicious ! i also had the shiromaru hakata classic which was extremely filling and wonderful . it was my first time having ramen , and ippudo set the bar pretty high for other ramen places i may try . the only downside i see this place having for others is the N hour wait . i put my name on their list and left and came back since i had things to do in the area , so the wait was not a big problem for me , but if you ' re looking for a quick bite to eat , ippudo is probably not the best choice . ",0
+"i grew up around the corner from here and pretty much everything about geno ' s is awful . the neon , the steaks , and the absurd politics of south philly ' s racist italian uncle , joey vento . . this place has no redeeming qualities . if you want to support the legacy of a white supremacist , homophobic bigot and eat the most overrated , grisly , rough cheesesteaks known to man by all means , go to geno ' s . but if you have any respect for human dignity and want to eat something that taste goods , try literally any south philly corner store and you ' ll find a better steak . edit ok , so vento is undoubtedly burning in neon faux-vegas hell as we speak , and i hear his family is less ridiculous , but still , the jingoism and fascist reaction that adorn the place . . . na vergogna . ",0
+"the thom yum soup was really nice but a bit too sweet . chicken thai dumplings were nice and hearty , the vegetarian spring rolls were fine , no particular flavor was discernible . the pad thai was atrocious . i asked for spicy and got sickly sweet without an ounce of salt , no spice at all , no lime , and a sprinkling of peanuts at best . i asked for extra thai chili peppers to at least numb my tongue to the diabetes inducing noodles , it didn ' t work . the curry my bf had was fine although he asked for medium heat and got nuclear . all around don ' t need to come back . can ' t complain about the service though , very attentive and gracious . will stick to tuptim thai instead . ",0
+"we got our butts brunchified at perilla on saturday . excellent , excellent , excellent . the food here is not only really good , but it shows a certain intangible extra degree of care that tells you the people cooking it take their craft seriously . house made prime grade corned beef . omelets with chorizo . blueberry pancakes . even a really fine ( and really big ) bloody mary . all of it was flat out awesome . i ' ve been here for dinner , when the house is packed and standing room and loud and fun . and for brunch is was quiet and laid back and relaxed . and both times the food was killer . i think they hit exactly the right balance the kitchen lets you know that they are really good what what they do , and that they care about quality , without flopping over into preciousness or show-offing . quality . makes me wish i lived in the west village and could make this my regular hangout . ",0
+"oooooooooooh ! burn me in the arm with a cigarette because this halal spot is nowhere near the best in new york city . my biggest pretty much only concern was the chicken ' s lack of flavor . the taste was reminiscent of boiled chicken i felt like i was eating a salad . i don ' t buy halal to eat rabbit food , i buy halal for it ' s greasy , savory , deceptively unhealthy , meaty charm . i don ' t know why the meat isn ' t marinated maybe they ' re trying to appeal to a healthier demographic . maybe it ' s all in my head ? no it isn ' t . i ' ve sampled this spot several times . even with their sauces , the food is just okay . but they never give enough yogurt sauce and it takes quite some time for it to actually be absorbed . honestly , i ' d stand in line for just the sauce . this place kind of killed any craving i had for halal . ",0
+"dependable and yummy . great affordable crepes and a cute place for a date or friend . good crowd pleaser too . . whenever i can ' t convinces someone to come all the way to sunnyside , i agree to meet them halfway in lic ( they ' re convinced by the . . . but it ' s only one stop from manhattan whine ) . and it ' s a great alternative to tournesol , unless you enjoy snobby waitors , overbaked fish and too-high prices . . . if you ' re feeling particularly decadent you should go for the apple desert crepe . . . all the crepe meals ( with salads ) are super tasty as well . ",0
+"i love this place ! i had dinner here for the first time with my boyfriend during our trip to new york , and it was the best we ' ve had . we had katsu don and oyako don as sets , and the meal came with miso soup , pickle carrot , and egg custard ( steamed eggs ) . they ' re delicious . for dessert , we had green tea ice cream and earl grey ice cream . i ' ve never had ( or heard ) earl grey ice cream , but it taste amazing ! we got there around Npm , and there was a N-minute wait . we sat at the bar instead , and the service was also pretty good . they ' re not like servers in american restaurants who are all over you and try to chat you up--they kind of let you be , but always there when you need something . i would definitely go back next time i visit nyc , and recommend anyone who wants good japanese food ! oh , and i heard they ' re opening another store in time square soon . definitely checking it out ! ",0
+"great restaurant , incredible service and spacious yet very luxurious setup . i ' ve visited this fine one michelin star establishment inside the langham ( former setai ) at least N times for both dinner and lunch and have always left feeling very happy . they don ' t have a complicated menu by any means so it ' s not difficult to quickly find what you want and dive right in . i ' ve consistently ordered the squid ink pasta which is absolutely delicious . what sticks out to me is how great their service is , from the moment you walk in and the hostess smiles with a warm welcome to the moment they give you your coat when you leave , ai fiori service is among the best . i can ' t give it N stars since it isn ' t anything unique - just has the food , vibe and feel of any other high end new york restaurant but would love to come back and try their tasting menu as many yelpers have discussed . ",0
+"so many times i ' ve come by cookshop , debating a cocktail at usually awkward post brunch times , and finally actually decided we ' d sit at the bar and get a couple late afternoon drinks . being a bloody mary snob , i ' m rarely pleased with bloodies - but cookshops was one of the better i ' ve had in nyc ! can ' t vouch for the food , but the menu looked great , bartenders were awesome , love the ambiance and decor , so other than the long walk from the subway ( or my apt ) , i can ' t wait to return for dinner ! will update soon . . ",0
+"my one real gripe with slainte is the location . it ' s located right near the station and the bus stand , which makes it rather convenient for travelers , but at the same time , is kind of disappointing since it really could be doing a lot more business if it was located a few blocks in either direction . in any case , standard irish pub fare , definitely on the higher end of prices , but good solid food and decent portions . the atmosphere is decent , and on the average weekend , you can catch some rugby and soccer matches here , which is nice if you don ' t want to make the trek all the way down to center city and live in the uc area . all in all , it ' s a decent place , but there ' s other better places in the area for less money , and there ' s nothing that would make this any better for a traveler than bridgewater ' s , which is located right inside the station . ",0
+"my favorite hot pot experience in new york ! i also go to the same restaurant in brooklyn , closer to home , but i prefer this one even though it ' s a few more bucks for ayce because the wait area is inside the restaurant , and there ' s the second floor loft space ! the place is very nice and super clean . the food is fresh and delicious . my favorite part about the place is the sauce bar so much to choose from ! i change up my sauces or grab a few bowls filled with diff . things i like , which really makes the hot pot experience , in my opinion ! i always order the pig bone broth . it ' s flavorful and a solid choice for all the veggies and or meat you plan on cooking . ",0
+"just sit at the bar and watch the japanese dudes turn those skewers of chicken junk on the mini grill and you ' ll know you ' re in for a good meal . mind you , the wait can be long ( luckily , you can put your name down and they ' ll call your mobile ) , but it ' s worth it . and , yes , the tastier chicken parts do run out if you ' re there later at night ( something to do with limited supply from a local chicken farm - maybe you locavores appreciate this ) . i ' d say you can ' t really go wrong here unless you ' re expecting a cheap meal a la the st . mark ' s yakitori joints . out . ",0
+"this place is more like a N . N stars ! on a whim we decided to try this rather new thai restaurant and definitely enjoyed it ! it was pleasantly different from what we were expecting . i ' ll cut to the chase . get the larb . we got the crispy pork larb dish and we absolutely loved it . the other dishes , while different and interesting , are nothing compared to the larb . delicious ! we ordered another clam dish in a red sauce and it was only ok . i don ' t think the clams were cleaned very well , and to be honest i noticed that a lot of the clam shells were empty . another note is that the portions are rather small . so perhaps for asian cuisine standards , the value isn ' t as good . if we were to come back , we will order wayyyyy more larb ( and try the other types of larb too ) ! ",0
+"new haven pizza choices is a matter of warfare around here . my family ' s on the modern side . i ' ve been coming here for birthday dinners for me and for my siblings since i was a kid , and it gets better every time . delicious thin- ( but-a-little-doughy ) -crust pizza , with whatever you want . i ' m partial to the pineapple and onion ( the grilled onions on pizza is something modern does better than anyone else , i ' m pretty sure ) , but my family tends to go for the clams casino . admittedly , as someone with a shellfish allergy , i ' ve never had the signature pie , but with that in mind , the staff has always been really good about avoiding cross-contamination between pies . the pies are quite large , so there ' s always some to take home . the pizza leftovers , if they ' ve been in the fridge , are still good , but not as good as first-day also , they don ' t microwave well . ",0
+what i ' ve had tacos with smoked brisket all the delicious veggie add ins would i go back yes i actually like this better than chipotle story i came across this place while heading to bb beyond . now i am a big loyalist of chipotle - it really has never disappointed me and i just love the freshness of the flavors that they can pull off in ' fast food restuaurant ' but i think i enjoy tres carnes more diverse rich bold flavors from the offerings of meat to the more complex veggie add ins . always a go to when i am in the area and hungry ,0
+"perry st . restaurant is part of the jean-george empire and unfortunately , did not live up to the parent company ' s high quality . i ordered the sea bass , which was improperly seasoned ( way too much salt ) . a lobster dish was tough and chewy and lacked flavor . the drink menu was ok , but more on the conservative side . i did appreciate the ambiance . the decor was modern and sleek . service and support was solid overall and prices were fair . not that special and thus i can ' t recommend . good luck ! ",0
+"awesome extension of the wayland bar . same owner , same vibe , awesome sandwiches . shared the pernil romero and chicken sandwiches and both were delicious ! slightly favored the chicken b c it was a little more complex but i would recommend either . as much as the filling of a sandwich is important , i think most people would agree that the bread can be a make or break element both sandwiches came on a perfectly balanced , crusty baguette . the owner was friendly and even let me bring coffee in from nearby ninth street espresso , since they don ' t serve coffee . he also told us their plan to install large open windows and a front porch to hang out on . this place is a keeper ! ",0
+"loved the gigantic beef rib . it was a juicy tender short rib that i didn ' t want to share . the rub used is a touch spicy but so good with the fat from the rib . i know everyone loves the moist brisket here , and man it was mighty flavorful but i was very surprised that the brisket wasn ' t really fatty . maybe i ' m just used to hillcountry ' s overly fatty brisket . the cornbread with peppers and honey butter is a must have . mac and cheese , as well as the beans were ok , but clearly not the star of dinner ( for me at least ) . i came on a sat night , and found the service to be incredibly friendly but the hostess hard to find . then i realized she was doubling as waitservice . for a place this busy , they should have a dedicated hostess . overall , a fantastic very affordable and delicious bbq . sorry hillcountry , i think i have a new bbq love . ",0
+"hands down worst sandwich i have ever had . ordered take-out today of chicken parmesan and buffalo chicken sandwiches . i have had both of these before at the shelburne location and loved them . unfortunately , the chicken on both sandwiches appeared cooked , but was coated with uncooked breading . almost like they didnt fry the chicken before making the sandwich . disgusting waste of food . called the store and they were going to refund the sandwiches . the manicotti and mozzarella sticks were also disappointing but edible . will never return to this location . ",0
+"omg ! i ' m literally sitting here in a state of bliss after my meal . i popped in with my friend who is visiting from out of town and we were starving after running errands all day . we were seated promptly in the beautiful sun room in the back . the waiter informed us of the specials which included mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat . . . . amazing ! ! ! we enjoyed our appetizer and then had the zuppa di pesce which was full of scallops , shrimp , mussels and calamari in a marinara sauce . great food , service ( danielle and blake are awesome ! ) and atmosphere . what else could a girl want ? i ' m really looking forward to bringing my colleagues and family here in the future . also , the owner and manager noemi is a gem ) ",0
+"there is nothing better in the spring and summer months to drink than margaritas , especially barrio chino ' s margaritas . i came here on a warm sunday evening my friend and i enjoyed sipping their spicy grapefruit and lime margaritas while munching on their awesome guacamole . beware the margaritas are very , very spicy . no amateurs please . for our entrees , i had the calamari salad and my friend had the steak . both were amazing . well prepared and very flavorful . i am a little upset with myself for not finding this place earlier . it is sooo good . perhaps , its because there is a no sign , saying barrio chino . ( i walked up and down broome , looking for the sign a few times . ) regardless , i have a new go to spot in the les for awesome mexican food - its barrio chino . for those who have not been , good luck finding it ! ",0
+i came back to clinton street baking company for their february pancake month . we ordered the blueberry pancakes and the chicken and waffles . the chicken and waffles were great . the blueberry pancakes were good too . i just have the luck of not waiting on line for this place because whoever i come with always comes earlier than i do to put their name down to get seats and yes the wait is usually over an hour . that wait is overrated for this place in my opinion because there are better brunch and pancake places . ,0
+"-are you drunk as sh from the bar hoping around the ba-zillion bars around the area ? -are you in a hurry , and just need a quick fixing to get back into the game ? -or are you trying to g up a date without alcohol ? -maybe you ' re like the president and looking for some kind of change . well if you ' ve answered yes to any of those questions above . . . hell , even if you answered no . . . you should eat at saigon shack ! this place has some sick ( by sick i mean amazingly tasty delicious ) sandwiches ! i was lucky to catch the kalbi beef sandwich which was one of their specials of the week and it seriously kicked ass . not only was i full and satisfied , i felt ready pimp out my mack-daddy skills in the bar next door . too bad it was already Nam . so if you ' re like me , a "" motherf ' in kick-ass , "" know-what-to-eat "" cool guy "" check this spot out and do yourself a favor and order a f ' in banh mi . cause banh-mi stands for "" eat me . "" oh and service is good too . ",0
+"this might be one of my favorite breakfast places of all time . my cousin and i took a trip up here in may for a N days and ate here N of them . we ordered the bucket-o-spuds and the banana bread to start , which were absolutely spectacular . the spuds were perfectly savory with a little kick from the salsa and the banana bread was baked to perfection , warm , and excellent with the given spread . i ordered the pancakes with maple syrup N of the N days and they blew my favorite places at home ' s pancakes out of the water . my cousin got a variety of items and couldn ' t seem to go wrong each time he ordered . the coffee served was also fantastic . overall , i would recommend this place to anyone traveling to burlington and i look forward to returning . ",0
+"always a very nice , very classy buffet . be warned , it is a little pricey men need to dress-up with a jacket ( wine is a bit overpriced , ) but all that aside , there are very few buffets left that are overseen by a top-notch chief , that offer all you can eat lobsters peeled , large shrimp , except for special holiday offerings . the dessert section is also top of the line , if you were able to leave any room at all , for dessert , in the first place . we enjoyed the hot entrees , as well , but it is the lobster that is the star of the show . now the near by marriot has a pak . that includes overnight stays the manor , in case you eat to much to drive home . ",0
+"took a little day trip up to yale to show my nephew the campus before he applies and stumbled into this place for a drink before hitting louis lunch for posterity . great house salsa ! just spicy enough to keep your friends from wolfing it down too fast ) great chips ( suggestion , serve the chips warm would put it over the top , theyre made in house and delicious , get a warming tray ) steak quesadilla was pretty good . great atmosphere , perfect for high end mexican . drinks were amazing , by far one of the best margaritas ive had and both bartenders ( curly brunette and black guy ) were super friendly and fast . ",0
+"my wife works in town so i usually meet her after work at least once a week for dinner . we have been visiting la mezzaluna for quite a while now and are very happy with their food and service . recently my wife has had some dietary restrictions imposed that limit what she can eat . being a carnivore myself , i never appreciated the challenges people on special diets face when going out to eat . the chef and wait staff have been very accommodating to my wife , never flinching when my wife ask to dismantle one of their wonder specials . as for me , i am a huge fan of the pasta with fresh clams in white wine sauce , it is not on the menu but they will happily prepare it for you if you ask . my favorite dish . . . . . home made gnocchi with shaved black truffles . ",0
+"this sunday , i went down to west village for brunch . i ' ve actually been to tartine three years ago for brunch and all i remember from back then was that their apple pancake was gigantic and it was more like a flattened apple pie than a pancake . i decided to try something new this time . their brunch menu is prix-fixe and the entree comes with a glass of oj and coffee tea ( unlimited refill ) . my bf and i ordered french toast ( home-baked brioche w smoked bacon , roasted potatoes ) and eggs benedict . the food came out so fast ( literally less than N minutes after we placed an order ) to the point that i doubted the quality of the food . the food turned out to be delicious ! their bread tasted like it ' s freshly baked and the french toast was dense and moist and yummy ! nothing special about the eggs benedict , but the roasted potatoes onions on the side were great - fresh and crispy outside . just to give a heads up , this restaurant is tiny and pretty crowded . ",0
+this is one of the best ramen restaurants i have been to . thanks so much chef teppei ! this was the perfect place to warm up on a freezing cold night . i had the miso ramen which was excellent with freshly blow torch grilled pieces of pork . the broth was also very authentic according to my japanese dining partner . the extra spicy ramen is also good for those who like a little kick . i also think it ' s a great place for those with shellfish allergies because the broth is made with chicken . for those who commented that the broth is too mild i suggest you add all the deep fried garlic flakes or try the spicy ramen . totto is definitely a ramen place to check out ! ,0
+"i actually went to the one in chelsea market , so some of the menu items might be slightly different ? but either way , this place is absolutely delicious ! i ' ve been here twice , the first time i got the peppercorn catfish sandwich . it was nice and hot , the fish didn ' t taste dried out and the coating on it was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy . it even had some other type of sauce on it that just made it even better . the second time , i got the roasted chicken chimi . there were some apples in it , which i thought was a bit strange , but it didn ' t make the sandwich taste bad or anything . . just unusual ? in comparison to the peppercorn catfish , the chicken is definitely not as good simply b c the flavors are a lot simpler . but overall , its a hearty and filling meal and has become one of my favorite places in chelsea market . ",0
+"garlic parmesan fries are horrible . . . i thought they would be somewhat like zinburger ' s but my fries came out soggy and soaked in oil , i asked the waitress why they were so oily and she said it was garlic aolli and that it ' s suppose to be like that . . . i asked if i could please just get regular fries instead since i was hoping to eat my burger with something i could dip in ketchup and not something soggy drenched and flimsy with greasy aioli . . she came back with regular fries but still charged me for the parmesan fries which i didn ' t quite understand . . seven dollars for regular fries rip off ! thennn she kept talking with her friends and i had to keep getting up to ask for things . . . and when i asked her for more sauce to dip my fries in she brought the wrong one and i had to once again get up and chase her down . . i felt like i was the waiter running around asking her for things . . and she not once asked if everything was okay , . . horrible experience . . ",0
+"i have been to siu kee several times for lunch now , so i think it ' s fair for me give them a shout . i have primarily gotten their roast duck , gai lan and rice combo , which is fantastic and a pretty good deal for only N . sometimes there ' s a bit too much salt on the duck , but overall , the duck is cooked perfectly and has a nice fat meat ratio . once i got the duck bbq pork rice combo , which was great too . i ' d like to try some of the more unique ( to me as an italian ) menu items eventually . the service has always been friendly , not chatty at all , which i am totally ok with . ",0
+"this little spot is actually a nice little find right off houston st . they have great food at great prices ! ! the food was on the table pretty quick , which made a nice impression before the first bites were take . there are a few things with service that could use improvement . we had to ask for water service when we ran out , needed to ask for our check and upon leaving i said thank you to our server and she just said "" you ' re welcome "" . not a big issue in my eyes but at the same time , a little more interaction such as "" and thank you "" or "" you ' re welcome , have a great day . "" or something along those lines inviting us back would have been nicer than a default "" you ' re welcome "" we ' d definitely go back again for the food , but if you ' re a big service buff , proceed with slight caution . i don ' t want you to be disappointed . try the banana-walnut pancakes ! ! ! ! ",0
+"the cassoulet ( spelled "" kassoulet "" on the menu perhaps because the chef owner is from toulouse ) was recommeded as the best in new york in time out a few years ago , and it ' s truly wonderful . an out of town friend and i have gone there at least once or twice for the past few winters to have it . also , his partner joined us a couple of months ago and had the tournedos rossini ( filet mignon with fois gras ) and loved it . when we first came there it was one storefront wide . now it ' s two . love the place . ",0
+"i ' ve never been to a vegan restaurant . the ingredients used to prepare all the dishes i had tonight were refreshing . what an amazing place ! ! i sat outside alone and enjoyed not only the fantastically prepare food but a view of church st on a busy but beautiful saturday night . i landed here at mundo vegn by default . previously i was at another place called yalo and me , here i ordered a stuffed savory crepe that tasted like crap ! ! ! ! i was still hungry because i refused to eat that dish they called stuffed savory crepes and decided to give mundo vegan a shot . i must admit i was a little skeptical at first but what a success ! ! ! ! ! great food wonderful staff and extremely informative as well . i ' m really really excited about finally crossing over to the vegan side . well . . . . i prefer to flip flop ! ! nothing wrong with that , good eats are good eats ! ! this will definitely be one of my local favorites ! ! ! ",0
+"oversized , light flooded windows , rustic wooden furniture , a single flower gracing each table . this is my new favorite place to pass long afternoons ! iris makes some of the best lattes in nyc and i love that they have a baguette with butter and jam on their menu ( they even offer you the option of french or italian baguette ! ) there ' s also a mini grocery set-up in the back where you can get local eggs and bread or pick up one of their delicious baked goods to go . the staff is patient , friendly and doesn ' t try to rush you out . the only issue is that it becomes a bit too crowded at times . my friend claire said it best when she mentioned , "" i fell in love with iris but then everone else fell in love with it too . "" ",0
+"if you like chinese food , this is the spot , ordered a roast pork and duck over rice , the quality was superb . i thought the taste was right on spot , though a little too oily . the price is excellent , very reasonable price for those looking for food on a budget . i was kind of disappointed that they had no roast pig available , but then again coming late at night , that ' s expected , most places never have roast pig that time after midnight . parking is a little tough may have to park a block or two away but it ' s manhattan it ' s expected . the only thing i had wish , is the person i ordered from understood english a little bit he seemed to be a bit confused as to what me and my friends were ordering , but i would definitely come back . ",0
+"everything at this restaurant is excellent . try the platter and the veal meatballs . the chicken cutlet is also amazing . note if you are a couple , it is ok to order a platter and a soup or a smaller dish , because you also get a variety of veggies . also , its byob , i ' d recommend grabbing a polish beer , such as zwiek or tyskie to go with the meal at a bodega nearby . there is a natural grocery store a few blocks west of the restaurant on manhattan that has a ton of polish beers also . best thing about this place is that it ' s very affordable and the staff is great ! ",0
+"so my all time favorite mexican restaurant in the upper valley has fallen victim to reality tv . what was once a great local eatery has been redone in the style of faux southwestern chain restaurants . gone from the menu are my favorites however , you might be able to order off-menu and still get them-depends on the wait staff , and the unique salsa bar . the menu has been pared down and it doesn ' t seem to have improved the quality of the food-the food was good before and now it is barely average . i was there the first week it opened and have been a regular since that time , after the "" make-over "" i don ' t see myself returning with any regularity . ",0
+"hands down , the best cuban food i ' ve had in nyc . their ropa vieja , is , quite frankly , holy kinds of amazeballs . the best i ' ve ever had . it literally melts in your mouth while you stare at the plate in slack jawed wonder . all around , everything i ' ve eaten here was a hit . the caramel coconut flan was the best flan i ' d had in several years . the rice pudding ( at the waiters recommendation ) was the best i ' d had in even longer . amazing texture . simple and clean . the ambience is what you ' d expect . . . it ' s a mom and pop family restaurant in elmhurst . this isn ' t cuban ' ish city food . this is the real deal . run to this place . it ' s a gem and a half . ",0
+"just moved to prospect heights , and to our delight , tom ' s is one block from our place . the wait on the weekend at noon was long . but they ply you with cookies , bacon , coffee , sausages , and more , and provide seats and music . i must have done something right in a past life because divine providence prompted me to order the lemon ricotta pancakes with fresh strawberries on top , and a side of the smoked sausage . outlandishly good . we barely spoke during the meal . also highly recommend the cherry lime rickey . ",0
+"authentic and affordable , da andrea is one of very few italian restaurants that ' s undisputedly rustic . charm transcends the space ' s exposed brick and cozy feel , as the experience is complemented with homemade pastas and low-priced house wine . the carpaccio was some of the best i ' ve had in a while , paired very well with arugula that was dressed in simple olive oil and acid , parmesan and hearts of palm . following that , was the homemade cavatelli with pesto , shrimp and salmon . the pesto steered clear from being too oily and the seafood was fresh and very well seasoned . ",0
+"i will start by saying that we have been customers of redeye since they opened and enjoyed the food service - until recently . on our most recent visit , we waited more than N minutes for a salad and cold sandwich . when we stopped one of the staff to ask about our food ( since no one had checked on us , given us napkins silverware , given us a heads up on the wait , or apologized for the wait ) we were given an insincere "" sorry "" and told our meals would be the next out of the kitchen . when the next meals out of the kitchen were not ours , i did something i have never done and walked out . an honest apology , heads up , or an offer of bread would have gone a long way . we are local and have gone to brunch , lunch , dinner , and even picked up take out from here but i will not be returning in the foreseeable future . ",0
+"absolute favorite ! ! ! vin et fleurs is such a gem ! every time we come to ny , we end up eating here half the time . the place is just beautiful and so cozy . the food is amazing ( we usually have the mussels and the osso buco -yum ! ! and the seafood bouillabaisse is great too ! ) . they have the most delicious freshly baked bread ( that comes straight from the oven to your table ) . i ' m usually not a bread fan , but this bread is like candy and i could eat it all day long . and they have a great wine selection too . fadzio always makes you feel like you are home among old friends , and alex is just cuter than words can describe . the prices are so reasonable that you can just go again and again and again . . . and again ! ",0
+"in love with the fresh flavors at cookshop . we went to cookshop on the recommendation of the girls working at story a block down and it was a great choice . the food choice changes based on seasonal availability which is fabulous because you are getting fresh selections with unique recipes . we had a cantaloupe and watermelon salad with red onion and speck that was so fresh and delicious . then we shared the fava bean hummus with pistachios , an eggplant pur e with cucumber , and fresh feta cheese served with spiced flatbread - it was awesome . our server ( who was incredible ) recommended the pizza - his words "" the best pizza in ny "" - it was wonderful . fresh tomatoes and chewy crust with a crunch on the outside . it was a great find ! ",0
+"the bf took me to this burlington landmark prior to heading to a uvm hockey game . i am not much of greasy burger joint gal so i wasn ' t too psyched about having dinner here but we needed some place quick to eat . their menu is large , sort of difficult to navigate and tough to get a handle on all that they offer . i went with the grilled chicken sandwich in an attempt to keep my grease intake to less than that of the bf . ( someone had to drive . ) any way the bf of course happily scoffed down two cheeseburgers followed by many fries and onion rings . i only marginally enjoyed my rubbery chicken breast sandwich . it did have lettuce and tomato and i was able to get honey mustard sauce to add some flavor . i wasn ' t at all impressed by their catsup dispensers . the one i used was so slow to dispense i thought it was busted . all in all , the service was quick , our order was correct , and i think if you generally like this type of food you won ' t be disappointed . ",0
+"i had lunch at the blind pig on a nice sunday afternoon . first of all the guy that seated us was very friendly and we got our choice of seating . the atmosphere was very homey and at the same time the people that worked there were approachable . we had the thanksgiving meatballs which came with a side of gravy and cranberry sauce and omg it was huge and awesome . i just wish i had taken a picture of it . i can honestly say it was filling . then we had the salmon and veggies . large portions , great prices and awesome atmosphere . we were very well taken care of and definitely worth visiting . ps you can take your dog along ",0
+"we had the slices of the artichoke and the margherita . there is no seating at this location . we took our slices to go and had them at the stuyvesant park which is a couple of blocks away . the slices are huge . i went with the intention of eating two and all i was able to have was a slice and a quarter . the artichoke slice is creamy and heavy with a fairly thick crust . the margherita was not as good but was pretty tasty . overall the experience was good . of the four places in nyc i have had pizza , this was probably the best . lucali is what i want to try next . ",0
+i came to new york for my birthday last year and i really wanted to try the cheesecake everyone was raving about but sadly i couldn ' t . then i went back near christmas last year and it was like a dream come true . i got a slice of strawberry cheesecake . can i tell you it was the best strawberry cheesecake i have had in my life . the cheesecake is basically a regular new york cheesecake topped with tons of strawberries . it isn ' t just regular strawberries it ' s strawberries in this decadent strawberry sauce . omg just writing this review makes me want to go grab a slice . ,0
+"now , i don ' t really make it to the upper east side often on account of hating it and all , but i recently found myself dining in the pleasant dining environment that is uva . i have to say , i was intrigued by the variety of bruschette as well as the mouth watering descriptions of the delicious italian fare on the menu . i settled on a chicken dish stuffed with mozzarella and surrounded by vegetables despite my friend recommending the gnochhi . i was not at all disappointed by my meal and even had a taste of my friends dish and was just plain impressed . when it came to dessert we settled for something lighter and got the strawberries with mascarpone . again , perfectly tasty . overall , i ' d say this is a great date place and a longish review . ",0
+"this is a central kerala themed menu with a few standard north indian dishes . the service is fast and friendly . our server was from andra but seemed to know his way around the menu . the chef has toned down spices to appeal for the american taste buds , which creates the opp for some interesting flavors thought i would not say the food was great . interesting and good for a change . i am also very surprised that there is no steak on the menu . beef is a core kerala dish , and if kochi is not serving beef then it would be quite a disappointment . ",0
+"love this place for both an informal dinner or the amazing and ever-changing beer list . the burger is about as good as it gets in new york and if you choose to get a salad with it they pretty much give you a whole garden , not that thats a bad thing . wings and bacon mac and cheese are also not to be missed . i have a distant memory of something called dw fries at some point and while i don ' t remember exactly what it was , i wish they would bring it back because it was absolutely delicious ! ",0
+"came here with a buddy of mine because the reviews seemed good . we were both really hungry and usually when your hungry food tastes even better right ? wrong . i had the bacon cheese slider , turkey slider , and pulled pork and my buddy had the same but substitued a regular for my turkey . we also got the chili cheese fries and two beers . overall very unimpressive to say the least . the beer and the cheese fries were probably the two better items though i ' d say the bacon slider was ok too . relatively cheap spot if you ' re looking for white castle though not even as good imo . wont be back anytime soon , just too many great spots in the city . on a bright note the service was good . ",0
+"overrated . i should just stop there as it sums it up perfectly , but i ' d like to mention that the sushi they serve is some of the worst i ' ve ever had . it ' s actually minced like ground beef , with the contents ( fish , meat , etc . ) mixed up with the rice so that most of the flavor is lost . strangest sushi i ' ve ever seen tasted and an incredible disappointment after all the reviews and making reservations weeks in advance . the edamame was nothing special and the miso soup was just bad . trader joe ' s honestly sells better quality miso soup in an envelope , believe it or not . i ' d like to understand what possesses people to covet this place so highly , but i ' ve long since given up on faith in humanity and especially their tastes in just about anything . having said that , this N . N star rating as well as having to book weeks to months in advance for this lackluster food still manages to boggle the mind . ",0
+"vernick is a place i would definitely take a date and hopefully you get the cute seats on the second floor by the outdoor balcony . as far as the food goes . it was pretty good . the ones i recommend is definitely try the pea and bacon toast . i still drool thinking about it . the grilled octopus was prepared very well and the hamachi were the ones that stuck out ! of course dinner wouldn ' t be complete without dessert . we went for the mini cookie sandwiches . they were sooooo good and definitely helped end the meal well ! for service , i thought it was a little bit slow . we waited a little too long in between plates and i felt like my server was gone alot and didn ' t really check back as much . ",0
+"prosperity dumpling is one of those places that i definitely crave to eat at , for both value , and flavor . with the plethora of dumpling houses and carts throughout new york ( and i ' ve tried most ) , i find this place to be my favorite in value and taste . the mixture of pork and fresh chives in a home made dumpling wrap equates to a simple yet truly flavorful balance that hits home for me every time . there shouldn ' t be any hesitation to try this place . at worst , you are out of a dollar for N pieces . if you are ordering to go , make sure to pour on some sauce before you leave . they don ' t give sauce packets for to-go like others . ",0
+"hunter ' s is one of the best meals i ' ve had in a long time ! we walked in on friday at around Npm with no reservations and didn ' t even have to wait . the old space is charming and cozy , and the menu is just big enough without being too limiting nor too overwhelming . drinks are pretty good , and they are the only place i ' ve found so far that makes fernet branca mixed drinks ! we ordered both pastas , a rabbit and fava bean papardelle and a mint , pistachio and ricotta ravioli with fresh sweet peas . delicious ! such unique and complementary flavors . for the main we shared the lamb leg and truffle fries . the lamb was so fork tender and melted in your mouth . dessert was sweet ricotta fritters ( like a fluffy donut ) and strawberry rhubarb crisp . the ricotta fritters were divine ! as for the rhubarb crisp , i ' m not much of a rhubarb person since i find it too tart , but the crisp was delicious . i ' ll definitely be back ! ",0
+"i have been to this restaurant numerous times , and have been consistently inpressed , every time . the atmosphere is right on , service is outstanding and the food is always amazing . delicious grilled flat bread on the table , also try the smoked duck nachos , ( first time i ever had duck was here and i have ordered again every time i have been back ) the seared scallops are incredible , tuna is perfection , hanger steak is really outstanding , and the deserts are mindblowing . this is probably the best restaurant in new haven , possibly connecticut . ",0
+"i would have given it five stars , but the sangria was just so bad , i could not . this is a venezuelan restaurant , not a spanish restaurant as others have said . i have been here twice and the food has been great both times . the teque os taste as good as ones you would find in venezuela . the empanadas are also as good , and they make the dough sweet as some places do there . the cachapas taste homemade . i was very surprised as to how good the pernil was that came with it ( on top ) . i would have ordered an additional side of just that if i had still been hungry . the cachapas come with cherry tomatoes , but as a garnish , not inside of it , so don ' t be scared that they are diluting the cuisine . overall excellent food but terrible sangria , which tasted as if they had forgotten to add sugar and if they had used the worst wine they could have possibly found . probably the best venezuelan restaurant i ' ve been to so far in nyc . ",0
+"great food and great service ! all of their brunch entrees come with a choice of mimosa , bellini , bloody mary , screwdriver , or fresh-squeezed juice ( grapefruit or orange ) . usually when drinks come with the meal , they ' re watered-down and warm . jane , however , served us drinks as if we had paid for them full-price on the side . amazing vanilla bean french toast ! thick pieces of brioche , crispy on the outside , warm and fluffy on the inside . i usually stick with the classic eggs benedict , but their benedict johnny was so clever ! the poached eggs sat on top of maple chicken sausage and corn pancakes ( round pieces of corn bread ) all topped off with tomato hollandaise and a side of home fries interlaced with crispy onions . a solid alternative to my favorite clinton street bakery , especially since jane takes reservations and their prices include a free drink . fun atmosphere . ",0
+"i enjoyed lunch at abc kitchen last week ( march N ) . my girlfriend and i shared calimari and crab toast . the calimari was nearly the best i ' ve had . the breading was thin and flaky but still substantial and flavorful . the mustard aioli was also very good . the crab toast was also very good . i had the akaushi cheeseburger , and it was an excellent cheeseburger . my girlfriend had the grilled chicken waldorf salad . i did not try any of it , but she liked it a lot . abc kitchen was an excellent casual lunch . the ingredients were fresh fresh fresh , and the menu ( particularly the appetizers ) provided a good range of selections . we also thought that the waitstaff was fantastic--attentive but by no means overbearing . overall , i would highly recommend abc kitchen for lunch in manhattan . ",0
+"holy whisk ( e ) y batman . if the amber drink o ' the gods is your thing , this is the place to be ( and yes it is very much my thing ) . i ' m pretty sure maysville ' s reputation precedes itself , so i won ' t go on gushing about the wall-o-whisk ( e ) y or the lush decor . i will say that service on a friday caaaan be a little hit or miss , even when you sit at the bar , but the drinks are lovely and the selection is pretty much unbeatable . there ' s no dress code per se , even though the environment is a little more on the upscale side . that said , you ' ll be just fine in stilettos or sneakers . ",0
+"london grill is my neighborhood bar , and i usually sit at the bar or in the bar area when i ' m there . great beers on tap , excellent london cocktails , and always friendly bartenders . this is my "" where everybody knows your name "" bar . my go-to dinner is the london burger with brie and bacon and it will fulfill your burger craving . the cheese and charcuterie plate is always a great pick , and it ' s a good share plate if you ' re not super hungry . i highly recommend london if you ' re in the area - it ' s my first pick in the neighborhood . ",0
+"the beer selection here is great ! the wait staff can always make a great recommendation and i really appreciate the moderately priced sampler you can it if you ' re like me and can never make a decision ! that ' s where the positive review ends . while the beer is great , the food is not . every time i have gone my food has been consistently bland and or sometimes even cold . call me silly , but shouldn ' t cheese on cheese fries be melty instead of solid when it arrives ? i try to avoid vpb but it seems like one of those place where we always go to grab a quick meal . for the sake of transparency , i do not eat beef or pork- my friends that do insist that their options that include beef and or pork are wonderful ( they go for the gravy fries ) and so i ' m sure they would have a much different perception of this restaurant . however , in terms of providing an inclusive menu , i don ' t think it ' s okay to really focus on half of the menu and shirk on the other . ",0
+"this is the real deal philly cheesesteak . forget about the pat ' s and geno ' s and the jim ' s on south street for that matter . whether you get the whiz or provolone , these old ladies making the steaks a neighborhood treasures . if you want the best , you need to head to west philly to this gem . the neighborhood can be pretty dangerous , especially for the melanin impoverished after dark , so maybe save this one for an afternoon visit . nevertheless , this is where i go when i visit filthysmellphia and have a hankering for a good cheesesteak , ",0
+"i went here with my daughter and her dad . we didn ' t wait long but it is the middle of the week and it was barely the start of rush hour . anyway , i order a chorrasco chicken sandwich ( the pulled sandwich ) and subbed it with the jalapeno chimichurri . my daughter had chicken tenders and her dad a pulled pork sandwich . for a park slope eatery ( a breed of restaurants in which i hold in suspicion because many are trendy and few are good ) , i was pleasantly surprised by the food . it was really delicious although a little salty for me . my daughter liked the fries ( picky eater she is ) but her food was tasty too . her father enjoyed his sandwich too as he commented that it was good . even though i knocked off a star for the sodium levels , i do recommend this place for anyone in the neighborhood who have been dying to try them . i cannot rate them on their barbeque however . i have never had barbeque from a restaurant outside of nyc , much less within . ",0
+"five stars to a five star steak i had at el almacen in late december . it ' s a small , very dark restaurant on driggs avenue . i recommend making a reservation , no matter they say on the phone . i called the restaurant and wanted to make a reservation for two , but they said it ' s not necessary . however , when we arrived to the restaurant it was full , over the top full . we were asked to wait for an hour and first we though we ' d find somewhere else to have dinner , but we saw a plate with a delicious looking steak and returned to the restaurant the steak in our minds and finally got a table after a N minute or so wait . the food was excellent , but the service was very very slow . be aware of that on a busy night if you are hungry . luckily the grilled veggies and steak were excellent . they also have good cocktails , i recommend trying the pimms one . ",0
+it ' s okay . i wish there was more selection like rai rai ramen . i ' ll definitely be going back but only until rai rai rebuilds after the fire from last month . for some reason i was not a fan of the noodles . the texture threw me off but i think i ' m just a ramen snob . i disliked the thick cuts of charsu . charsu is delicate and that why thin cuts are better served in ramen . thick pieces of pork tended to taste like chunks of beef stew which totally confused my palate . i ended up giving the meat to my boyfriend . it ' s a cute place for a date . i just hate the fact that it gets so packed with people wait for tables and you can feel their eyes dissecting you and or how long your going to be eating for . ,0
+"i ' ve been here a few times - always in the wee hours of the morning when i find myself near the les or union square . there ' s typically a line out the door , but it moves rather quickly . once i came with a friend and we ordered one slice , the guys working were astute enough to ascertain that we ' d be splitting the massive slice of pizza and asked us if we wanted it sliced down the middle , "" hells yeah ! "" thanks , artichoke . thanks for making eating at ungodly times so darn scrumptious . p . s . i wanna try your beer , but somehow everytime i get to you i ' m done drinking for the night . alas , ' til we meet again . ",0
+"stopped in for lunch and a beer when i got to burlington . the beer was pretty good , but looking around , the food seemed like typical run of the mill pub food you could get at any chain . decided to share a couple of appetizers instead and my prognosis was right , so we saved our lunch money for anothe place . the inside reminded me of the old charley ' s chain that used to be arouind in ma and nh . after a few days in burlington and a lot of great restaurants and brew pubs , this place could have been left off of my tour . ",0
+"it ' s the best brunch place i ' ve been to in years . the food , service and ambience at jane were all top notch . let me first say that while our wait was long ( N minutes after our reservation time on a sunday ) , their manager , gina was incredibly attentive . the staff served cups of coffee to people waiting on line , and once we sat down they surprised us with their incredibly delicious french toast . the waitstaff was polite and answered our questions about the foods on the menu in detail . our table ordered the lobster benedict , the jane benedict and the classic benedict which were all cooked to perfection . complimentary drinks are also part of the price of the meal . my bloody mary was excellent . the ambience was upbeat and modern . we will definitely be back again . ",0
+"such a great , cute , wholesome , and healthsome spot in nolibs . yes , they ' re a bit pricey but the foods great ( the veggie bowl is a total winner ) and the people are always super friendly . great spot for dinner too . i do wish they were a bit cheaper . i hate to use groupons for local spots because i know it ' s expensive for the business but i ' ve been tempted to here . although , even if you don ' t use a groupon you should check in on foursquare for free chips and salsa ( at least that was the promo a while back ) . definitely worth checking out . i ' ll be back . ",0
+"i ' ve been in bayonne for about a year now . and i love , looooooove this place ! hands down its the best all around home-style for italian food . i ' ve had their pizza . nice thin crusted pizza with fresh ingredients . their ravioli is the bomb especially their rabe and sausage . my boyfriend loves their lasagna . we both love their garlic bread , chocked full of garlic and olive oil . ok , just thinking about it now makes me order some right this minute . i think i am go and do so right now . ) ",0
+where do i begin ? easily my favorite restaurant in fishtown . every time i have guests over to visit without a doubt i come here to wow them with all of the delicious food options . come here for happy hour and grab an order of N dollar nachos that pair perfectly with their house made sauces . or for an even better combination get here for happy hour on a dollar taco night for a great meal . if you do come on dollar taco night be prepared to wait . can ' t say a bad thing about anything on the menu . drink menu included . so thankful to have this place in walking distance from my house . ,0
+"i want to cry because i just realized taim is thousands of miles away from me . everything about this joint is tiny except the servings . i only had the falafel sandwich ( harissa ) which now , in retrospect , i achingly regret because i really should ' ve had one of everything on the menu . after a five minute photo shoot of my puppy-sized sandwich , i ate it so fast i don ' t even remember what happened . i do remember the tunisian spices from the falafel , the creamy hummus and tahini sauce making savory love , and the mess i was making on the pavement whilst practically sprinting to union square . five stars for a great taim in the city - ) ",0
+"the food here is by far the best place to go in belleville . the server tho , is not the best . in the middle of taking my order she pauses me to walk away from my table to get bread from the kitchen for another table . then during my dinner with my wife georgette came to my table at least N times asking if i need anything . i was a little annoyed by this . i was trying to have a conversation with my wife and the server wants to know my life story . she also stunk of cigarettes . how do you serve food and smell like smoke . i mean cmon now . i saw her smoke a cigarette with a customer , came back in , did not wash her hands and serve food . totally disgusted . the only way ill eat is if my wife picks it up . togo only for this girl . my favs are the rice balls , drunken clams , stuffed peppers , murphy , and the fries ! big ups to the cooks owners ! ",0
+"sketch has burgers for vegans and for meat-eaters . their french fries are awesome ! when you order fries , they grab a potato and slice it up , so it is fresh and delicious , the way potato should be eaten , with the skin on . they also have melt in your mouth sweets and my favorite is the chocolate covered macaroon . mmmmmmmm , chocolate . . . . . . . . . . . mmmmmmmmm coconut . i have tried several of their sandwiches and burgers , and they are just too oily and lacking in flavor . i have the admit , the first few times i went there , it was good . . . but then it became progressively worse . i love their fries and i love their macaroons , but that ' s about it . ",0
+"there ' s not much more to say that hasn ' t been said . sabrina ' s has great food , huge portions , and a warm atmosphere . their frittatas are light and fluffy , and although the home fries are crisp and delicious , on my second visit i substituted parmesan fries and fell in love ! i am most impressed by sabrina ' s friendly and accommodating service . on a less busy weekday , we called ahead to ask for an outside table and they set one up just so we could dine with our dog ( see my pic ) . they even brought him a doggie water bowl . now that ' s service ! ",0
+"i love this place . back story i ' m obsessed with brazil . but the food is great at barbossa , and not really like anything you ' d have anywhere else . i don ' t remember what i ate but it was awesome . . . i know that ' s not that helpful . apparently it ' s not the most orthodox brazilian spot in the city , but it ' s in a fun neighborhood , and is a small casual place . if you ' ve never had brazilian food , and you ' re open to new things , you should try this . they mix ingredients together , successfully , that you ' d never imagine would be in the same sentence . surf videos play most of the time and the restaurant is staffed by brazilians who are happy to explain the cultural significance of your cocktail . go here . ",0
+"this place is the best i have found in philly so far . my wife used to tell me all about this place when we lived in new york and how much she missed it . so when we moved down here a year ago the first thing we did was order from her and let me tell you it was fantastic , and we haven ' t stopped since . i always order the szechwan wontons in hot oil and have them make it extra spicy . then i usually get the chicken chow fun , also extra spicy . man you can ' t go wrong . everything we have ordered from there is great . we have even ventured there to eat and were not disappointed . they are very attentive and the food comes out fast and hot . if you are in the area stop by here or grab a menu and get some delivered . ",0
+"in bayonne a land where many places only sell pizza by the pie , this place has the best slice in town . they also have quite possibly the greatest turkey sandwich ever made in the history of the world . the focaccia turkey sandwich ( with smoked mozzarella subbed out for the fresh mozz it comes with ) . i dream about this sandwich , and praise its virtues to everyone i meet from miles around , and fully intending on travelling this great land to inform the world about what they have been missing in bayonne . ",0
+"went on a tuesday night with a buddy and will absolutely be back as soon as possible . very laid back environment and welcoming staff . good selection of beers and amazing bottle special for a tuesday . wings are some of the best i have ever had in my life . they are dry rub , so don ' t expect typical buffalo style . the meat practically falls off the bone at the touch and the spices and side of barbecue sauce only add to the experience . we also got the nachos and it needs to be mentioned that the chips they use are so good even the last chip left showed no signs of sogginess . great little spot in philly and can ' t wait to explore the rest of the menu . ",0
+"i really like it here - the food , service , price , all mesh . like , you know those places with totally amazing food mediocre service or vice versa ? this is none of those , eg nothing is amazing nor mediocre , everything ' s just right . most entrees could use a hit of salt ( oddly even ones with cured meats ? ) but a minor complaint because i can spiff it right up myself . i love a lot of things on the regular menu , but usually try to go for the special pizza to try something new . would in general say come here for the pizza , not the pasta , as it is well . . a pizza place . but really nothing is bad ( see above ) . service is casual but attentive . the winding layout makes me happy i feel like this is a very ' new york ' kind of place , whatever that means to me . i even dig the house wines . ",0
+"i went here for lunch for the uni and fish roe bowl . it ' s N for salad , side dishes like octopus , and soup . it was soo worth it . the uni was very fresh ( a lot of it ) , and everything is very clean and neat . it feels very authentic japanese . my friend ordered the udon and green tea icecream which was also very good . i would definitely come here again . a bit pricey , so lunch is probably the best bet . we went during off hours like Npm , and it was quiet , intimate , and great service . ",0
+"i ' m so happy i discovered westville ! there are great healthy delicious and reasonably priced options . we had the corn on the cob , the mac and cheese , and N veggies ( asparagus , kale , squash and mushrooms ) . everything was great . i thought the portion of asparagus was a bit small . we also had the rubarb berry pie for dessert . it was good , but not amazing . i think i ' ll try the cobbler or carrot cake next time . and there will definitely be a next time . in a way it reminds me of mama ' s food shop in the east village . . . ",0
+"after a long annoying day , i went to good dog hoping the mac cheese and the blueberry cornbread would be as yummy as they were the last time i was in town . they were ! the mac wasn ' t overly cheesy , and the cornbread was the right combination of soft crunchy and sweet savory . it was the perfect meal on a cold blustery night . the waitress didn ' t charge me for my drink , and when i pointed it out , she said she ' d done it on purpose - i must have looked like i could use it . ( i added the value to her tip . ) i ' m not in philly often , but good dog is staying in the rotation when i ' m here . ",0
+been here several times and am unable to bring myself to try anything other than the black label burger . it is really that good . the bone marrow appetizer presentation is unlike any i have seen - the bones are sliced lengthwise . it makes it really easy to eat and packs the expected flavor punch you would expect from a good bone marrow . i consider myself to be a gourmet burger expert and am very critical of most places i eat . minetta offers one of the finest in the world . the only negatives with the black label burger some of the fries ( N ) were a tad soggy from the oil but most were excellent . i would also appreciate a piece of lettuce between the bun and burger to keep the bun nice and crispy . these are relatively minor complaints but the unbelievable flavor of the burger will have you in a blissful state of mind . ,0
+"my husband and i are vegetarians and we had no problem finding lots of menu items in mesob that fit the bill . the food is served on beds of injera a type of spongy bread that tastes like thinly rolled sour dough . if you ' re finicky about eating with your fingers , spicy food or adventurous dining mesob is not for you . the lentil and mushroom dishes were delicious . be warned , the bread adds up . we were stuffed after the vegetable sampler . the hibiscus tea is super refreshing on a hot summer day . ",0
+"my wife and i found ourselves lost and starving in the west village after a disappointing walking tour . we walked past this place and i initially balked because , while i love middle eastern food , i did not think i was huge a fan of falafel . i was so terribly , terribly wrong . after being threatened with bodily harm by my wife we ended up grabbing falafel sandwiches . the sandwich was one the greatest things i have ever eaten . everything was fresh , made to order , and the staff was extremely helpful in explaining all the different sauces and falafel flavors . only warning is that the falafel platter is basically the exact same thing as the sandwich , just not put together and a few bucks more . if you are a fan of middle eastern food , do not , under any circumstances , walk by this place without grabbing a bite . ",0
+"i love that this place popped up in my neighborhood . plus one for beerz they have a great selection and i like that they have the "" coming soon "" section on the beer menu so you can get excited about the upcoming taps . plus one for foodz the nachos are good . the rueben is to die for . they have poutine ! i didn ' t really like the oyster po ' boy that much . . . it wasn ' t fried goodness the way i wanted it to be . plus one for atmosphere christmastime decorations are so cozy and warm and happy-making ! in summer early fall , it ' s nice to sit out back . plus one for service the last time i was there , the waitress remembered me by my tattoo . ha ! but seriously , they ' re classy . those cambridge people . ",0
+"a friend and i stopped into hiro for a quick bite to eat after work . we both ordered the kim chi and a bowl of the vegetable ramen . the kim chi was delicious , some of the best i ' ve had in that area . the veggie ramen was pretty good . the broth was completely different than any other ramen broth i ' ve had-which is not to say it ' s bad , but it seemed more of a bullion consistency than anything else . it wasn ' t too salty . the pork was a bit chewy , but i think they ' ll remedy this in the future , and i ' m definitely willing to go back for a second try . the noodles and egg were tasty . the staff was very friendly , the atmosphere is great , and i like the design of the restaurant . i ' ll definitely be back . ",0
+"probably-and i only use that qualifier because i ' m not an omniscient being and there is a slight chance i could be mistaken-the best pizza place in new york city . people can complain about the atmosphere , and i ' ll be the first to admit that the seemingly interminable wait-times and shabby environs can put off some first-time visitors . that being said , there ' s simply nothing that can compare to eating a slice at di fara . demarco makes real neapolitan pizza , using real ingredients , and shuns the greasy , oversaturated dreck that ' s come to substitute for the real thing in far too many cases . my friend introduced me to this place in college-how shocked i was to discover a non-kosher pizzeria in midwood-and i ' ve never regretted it for a single day . ",0
+"i live in the area and always love to hype this place up as the best place to get thai food in nyc . however , i find myself getting less and less enthusiastic about touting this claim given their portion sizes and quality seem to be slipping . love their massaman curry but there ' s hardly any chicken in there these days and it ' s often pretty dry when it is . that ' s just one example of many . my roommate and i have a theory , maybe it ' s better to eat in the actual restaurant than to get their takeout . that might seem like an obvious claim but the difference here is noticeable . ",0
+"N . N stars . the latest restaurant to hit flatiron . . . by chef schenker . overall , good food and decor . absolutely great in accommodating large parties . for starters the buffalo tots are not to be missed . it was a bit on the salty side but who can resist tater tots ? for our mains i tried the linguine with clam sauce . everything was cooked well , but i feel that there could have been more depth to the tomato sauce and the noodles could have been more al dente . i definitely have had better and now regret that i should have opted for a fish dish . my friend had raved about the fish here . for this reason , i would probably try a different dish moving forward . all my friends enjoyed their dishes though and we overall enjoyed our experience here . ",0
+"solid new american food . nothing tried blew me away , but nothing disappointed either . the chicken liver mousse with bacon is as one might expect--very good-- and served on delicious bread . the steak tartare was just ok alone , but on top of the same delicious bread was , well , delicious . the grilled kale salad was yum , and i usually don ' t like kale . the burger was respectable and smokey , though the fries were a bit lacking . a dining companion ' s parpardelle with boar ragu was reported as quite good , as was the roasted chicken . the ricotta fritters for desert were tasty , but didn ' t change my life . oh , and a delicious cocktail with apple jack , elderflower and bitters . good service , nice space and vibe . it ' s getting tough differentiating all the new new american restaurants in brooklyn and the competition is fierce . but hunter ' s holds its own . ",0
+"i went here on a quiet week-day afternoon . honestly , the hamburger wasn ' t that mindblowing . so why am i giving it four stars ? N . the no-frills bar atmopshere , with the paper plates a perfect symbol for it . i felt totally at ease in this place . N . the cheap beer . N . N for a mcsorley ' s . fantastic . i ' d go back just for that . N . the size of the burger . it ' s just massive and looks like a burger should look like . my friend got the grilled chicken sandwich , which was quite good as well . the fries were adequete . now if only they ' d cook rare or medium-rare burgers . . . ",0
+"i just moved to new haven a month ago and found asian kitchen around two weeks ago . let ' s just say i ' ve been there three times already , and i get mouth watering thoughts ever time i think of the place . i ' m a huge fan of thai curry and vietnamese pho . this place makes really good pho , and delicious curry . i have to warn you though , that the curry is different from that of most thai places , but it is just as good in its own respect . also , the bubble tea smoothies are delicious , but the mochi ice-cream balls seemed to be defected ( the skin around the ice cream was not nice and gooey like it should be ) . overall , i highly recommend this place , especially when you can get a large bowl of pho for only N . N ! ",0
+"this is the joint right here ! super friendly service , attentive , fun personable . the drinks will make you feel like a lush ( that is if you ' re not one already ) and feel good about it too ! they are delicious , fresh and yummy ! we had a large party and i got to try a bit of everything with not a god damn thing i didn ' t thoroughly enjoy ! this place gives birth to the notion that there can be good mexican restaurants in nyc after all ! i understand they ' re new but i have faith . good food , good look , good service . . . . it has to last . you ' d be a fool not to sip and eat here . ",0
+"i pretty much have to give this place five stars . this is a lot after only one lunch visit , but there it is . i work in center city near rittenhouse square and have been meaning to go hear forever , but just never got around to it . i finally went a couple of weeks ago , and looked over the menu . lots of choices but nothing seemed quite right . so i rolled my eyes , sighed , and with some embarrassment , i ordered the cheese burger . it seemed like giving up to order a burger but it was what appealed to me at that moment . i ' ve had a lifetime of cheese burgers , like everyone , so to identify one as the best i ever had is saying something . but this was simply the best burger i ever ate in my life . i don ' t know what set it apart - the roll , the cheese , the bacon , the meat , whatever the sauce was , i couldn ' t tell you . but i will say that if all they served was burgers , i would go back again and again . ",0
+"big ol ' bar restaurant smack in the middle of downtown rahway . the space is huge with a ton of tables and a large , long bar . good amount of tvs and free wifi . i usually only drink yuengling or magic hat , but there ' s a nice list of bottled beers as well as as draft . did i mention the magic hat is on draft ? amazing . the kitchen stays open quite late , which is great if you ' re hopping off a train from the city with s grumbling belly . i highly recommend the chicken caesar salad , and it ' s brother the chicken caesar wrap . the dressing is homemade and oh so delish . burgers are popular here , and they make an amazing reuben . the staff and service were okay . most seem to be rahway locals and you can tell because many of their friends stop in and chat it up for a while . the bathrooms are pretty clean , but they have some weird decor i just can ' t get down with . solid lunch dinner spot if you ' re in the area . ",0
+"stopped here after i realized they don ' t serve slices at grimaldis . well , they don ' t serve slices here at julianna ' s either . what they do serve is an awesome margarita pizza and very nice hospitality . a gentleman convinced us to split a small pizza between the two of us . it was a little too much for me as i was trying to save room to for a few bites at an elite event down the street . the pizza came out piping hot and perfectly crusty . i ate my crust . i don ' t know if it was the best pizza i ever had but it was definitely up there and the staff was so nice i had to write a review . the decor was super cute . great place for a casual date . ",0
+"fun , a generally young crowd ( college age to early N ' s ) and cozy . i read quite a lot of reviews about this place and knew i had to try to the pumpkin pancakes with the yogurt cinnamon frosting . ( unique and interesting , but yummy nonetheless ) i felt like we were in an over-sized cabin somewhere out of new york . since they don ' t take reservations for parties of two i expected a wait , but we were promptly seated . i liked that they had the sink outside of the restroom for two reasons . it allows for less time to stay in the bathroom and if you want to wash your hands before you eat ( which you should , unless you have hand sanitizer ) then this allows you the instant freedom to do so , without being in the stall and not really needing to use it . ",0
+"i ' m a big fan of tacos and the wait at barrio chino was two hours , so a few friends and i dropped into this place . while waiting to be seated , we grabbed drinks at the bar -- two margaritas and two sangrias . the margaritas were undrinkable -- it ' s unclear what they use as "" margarita mix , "" but perhaps it ' s cleaning fluid ? the sangrias were prepared by pouring some cheap red wine over ice , throwing in a shot of rum , and then pouring a little dole pineapple juice over the whole thing . to add insult to injury , the "" twenty minute wait "" turned into an hour and a half . they brought us some chips , which were stale . i can ' t comment on the tacos because the entire experience was so terrible that we walked out . but if the beverages are any indication , i ' m guessing that the food was only marginally edible . ",0
+"i ' ve been coming here every time i ' m in vt since i was a kid and nothing has changed ( except now they have a sign that says they ' re now accepting credit cards ) . anyway , the food and service is great . single burgers are a bit small so double burgers will do the trick . i always get an order of fries and some clam strips which are extremely good . both fries and clam strips will stay crunchy even when cool . this time however , i tried a corndog and a haddock sandwich for the first time , and it did not disappoint . probably not a good idea to eat this all the time , but every once in a while , it can ' t hurt . ",0
+"i went to silk city diner recently after seeing it on diners , drive-ins , and dives . i was very disappointed when i read the menu and could not really find anything featured on the show . the only item that i saw on the show that was on the menu was their hot wings . i ordered the wings as an appetizer and they were very good . i then got a french dip sandwich as my entree and it was just okay . we came here after going to honey ' s sit-n-eat and encountering a one hour wait and decided to come here instead . we were seated right away which was nice . however , the server was extremely cold and appeared to be in an awful mood . he was rude when our table asked questions about the menu . i usually tip at least N on a check but he definitely for N from me which is unusual . ",0
+"ideal for a summer brunch , the bright-white chelsea stop has fresh grass growing from stainless steel square planters when the weather ' s nice , and cutesy gay waiters in tight pants and baby blue tops . the menu is priced and fixed like an upscale diner all-day breakfast ( i recommend the cinnimon-butter with belgian waffles or scrumptious eggs benedict ) , only cleaner . the interior looks like an old auto shop painted white former garage windows let in a lot of light to make for a very pretty dining experience overall . ",0
+"what a great place for a business lunch in flatiron ! yesterday , a coworker and i went to jean georges new restaurant abc kitchen , for a welcoming lunch , to actually welcome me to my new position . . . it was perfect ! everything we ordered was delicious ( although the portions were rather small ) . the sugar snap pea salad with either pecorino or parmesan ( i forget ) was great as was the mozzarella and heirloom tomato and basic salad from the "" market table "" menu . we both had the black sea bass entree that was served in a yummy potato and spinach broth . yummmm . what a great lunch and every bite was delicious . i hope to go back to try more , especially to try their dinner menu , if its any difference from the lunch one . . . highly recommended ! ",0
+"you know , i hadn ' t planned on stopping by here during my little weekend jaunt up to the city ( too many "" meh "" reviews for it on yelp ) , but i happened to be in soho and craving pizza when i turned the corner to find lombardi ' s . the pizza wasn ' t one of those that made me basically have a food-gasm upon first bite , but it definitely was good pizza . we got a small pepperoni , olives , roasted red pepper and anchovies ( yep ! love those little fishies ) and the combo with the slightly sweet sauce , fresh mozz and basil was delish . i drizzled a little olive oil on top and we were in business ! scarfed that thing right up . not bad for a stumble-upon place that that is "" known "" to tourists . ",0
+"i ' m a bahn mi addict and num pang delivers every time . i ' ve had the brisket , the pulled pork and the pork belly sandwiches , and the first two selections were exceptional . the pork belly sandwich was good . . . just not as flavorful as the other two , and the pork was a bit cold when i got it , even though i got the order to stay . the corn on the cob side dish was also delicious ! the sandwiches sometimes look a bit small but they ' re definitely a good portion size and very satisfying . i stop by num pang at least once a week- check it out , stat ! ",0
+"as much as i was anticipated to coming here , it quickly died down as soon as i opened the door . the guy behind the counter ( chef or owner ) looked as though he wanted to kill us for coming in . nonetheless , we continued to walk in . he asked if we were dining in and we said yes . . . another dirty look . i ' m sorry you had to grab the menu and walk us to one of the four tables you have ! there was nothing great or special about this place . the food was average . other than our waitress that served us with a smile , everything else was just bleh ! i "" m not sure where all the five star reviews are coming from . honeys sit n eat is just Nmins away ! ",0
+"my friend took me here for my first time great cozy atmosphere , the staff was very accomidating as well as lovely , the food there the very definition of "" delicious "" my waitress was super nice thanx for the small sample of the cheese , next time i go there i will definatly order that savory crepe and not be afraid of the title of "" goat cheese "" , on a side note to my neighbor table sophie and her friend welcome to brooklyn i ' m glad you enjoyed you r dinner there as well , i really wanted to talk with you some more but you seemed so enthralled by that delicious looking dessert crepe you two ordered hope to see you there sometime ! ! ",0
+"first of all , the taste was so generic i felt like i could have gotten a better cheesesteak at a wawa gas station . secondly they were so incredibly racist , and their signs were so offensive to me ( i ' m white too , so seriously . . . ) i almost wanted to leave immediately , but i stayed for the hype because i was in philly , after all . the dudes cursed at my friends and i and we were all pretty pissed by the time we left . ended up going to pat ' s because at least their service was friendly and a lot less offensive . seriously , just pass this one up . it ' s not worth your time . ",0
+"there ' s something old fashioned about dining in a department store . can ' t lie , i was dragged to macy ' s on a saturday in november ( go towards hoards of holiday shoppers ? ! ) . stella N on the top floor of macy ' s is an oasis just past bedding . the dining room is very large with a lot of seating at the bar as well . friendly lunch menu ranging from thin crust pizzas , appetizer and main sizes of pasta dishes , full entrees of protein dotted with seasonal veg and favorite italian sauces . i had an appetizer size squash and bur rata salad with pepitas which was sweet and soft and very good . there ' s something good on the menu for everyone , including kids . good wine by the glass selection with excellent suggestions for a few not on the menu , by our server . good spot if you find yourself in midtown at lunch time , a weekend date , or hosting out of towners . ",0
+"i loved pietro ' s ! we walked here on our first night in philly , from our hotel in rittenhouse square on a very chilly night in january . the hotel concierge gave us many recommendations , and due to it ' s proximity , we chose pietro ' s . from the minute we walked in , the waitstaff was extremely attentive and helpful . we asked for recommendation from their wine list and were delighted with a very tasty pinot grigio . all of the staff treated us like family . and i mean the nice way family treats you , not like you aren ' t a guest so you ' d better get up and get it yourself type service . we ordered a pie with pepperoni , ricotta and mushrooms and it was amazing ! the pepperoni has a bit of a bite to it and the coal oven provides the perfect crust . the place was crowded that night but we were able to get right in . i will defiantly go here again . the atmosphere was dim and charming and warm . ",0
+"trendy italian food in mepa . at my old job we always used to take buyers here during market week . it was a market week standby . this place makes girls who don ' t eat carbs eat carbs . the wine list here is good . the bread basket is one of my favorites in the city . the polenta is my favorite app by far , so creamy . every pasta here is amazing . i always have to order the duck and foie gras ravioli . i dream about this dish . the spaghetti with tomato and basil is a delish classic but the ravioli is a must have if you ' re only going to get one pasta . ",0
+"i ' ve been to cedar point twice now - one time for brunch on their soft-opening weekend and another for dinner . the brunch experience was definitely better - the server was really helpful in helping my girlfriend create a gluten-free vegan option . my tofu scramble was good , a nice change of pace with peanut sauce . the beer selection is really great . the dinner experience was more problematic - something happened in the kitchen that caused our food to take N . N hours . the owner came over to explain what was up and offered us complimentary dessert - which was nice . the food itself though was a bit off and better in theory . i was stoked to get the kale burger , but in reality it was a little too much kale and bland . my gf ' s salad didn ' t seem super fresh . as others mentioned , i ' ll be back in a few months to see if things have worked out , because i think the spot has a tonne of potential , especially in summer months when you want to sit outside and enjoy a meal . ",0
+"i would give it N stars if i could . all the times i ' ve been here ( i was in philly for work last summer , so that was a lot ) , they have never ceased to impress me . N ) the atmosphere is amazing . the decor is great and the hanging chairs are great to sit in , if you can snag one . N ) the wait staff is always prompt and they pride themselves on their quick service . once our food was N minutes late and we got two free side dishes and a huge free salad . can ' t argue with that . N ) the food is delicious . great yuppie fare . . . miso soup , sandwiches , and the calimari salad ( i believe what it was called ) are my favorites , but there is a lot of great stuff . this is a good restaurant , especially if you are trying to impress someone by seeming debonaire . i highly , highly recommend it . ",0
+"i think this will be my first N star review . seriously that is how good this place is ! like for shizz guys the food is so good my mouth is salivating just thinking about it . the portions are humungo and the people are super nice . oh and if you order an alcoholic beverage , be ready to be feeling pretty good cause they are huge as well . worth every penny spent in my opinion . the staff is so nice too , if you ' re visiting , they are more than happy to tell you the spots to go or shows to see or even their life stories ! i think anyone who is visiting new york must go , i cannot stress this enough it was just so yummy ! ",0
+"was surprised that there ' s no indoor seating it ' s primarily a order delivery place . thankfully the weather was nice so my friend and i took a N minute walk around the neighborhood after ordering and the food was ready when we got back . very pleasantly surprised . ordered the wild mushroom risotto , gnocchi , and the daily salad . eating outside was pretty nice and we got icees conveniently located next door afterward . is this place attached to the pizzeria ? definitely made a nice afternoon friend date lunch outing . ) will happily go again . after reading other reviews i ' m assuming pt and the pizzeria are connected and you can get seating inside there , which we didn ' t know . oops ! our fault . ) ",0
+"rudy ' s is good . if you want a burger , or a beet salad or some fries ( frites ) , this is a solid choice . they have a million dipping sauces for your fries , and that ' s kinda fun . i do feel as though rudy ' s has an identity crisis thing going on , though . are they a restaurant or a bar ? are they divey or nice casual ? they are often understaffed with servers . do they actually want to serve brunch ? these questions occur to me whenever i ' m there . it ' s a great place to go with a group-- there are some large tables to accommodate this , and there is room to mill around by the bar . overall , i recommend ",0
+this place is a hidden gem in astoria ! i am greatful for it since we do not have a balcony at our place and therefore can not bbq but this makes up for it ! my boyfriend and i went last saturday and sat outside which was lovely he had the burnt tips and i had the bbq pulled chicken which both come with coleslaw and pickles and we got beans with applewood bacon and mini corn muffins on the side and they even give you complimentary apple cake to finish off . . . . . . . . . everything was delicious we will def be back asap ! ,0
+"we were staying in the financial district near the world trade center memorial and wanted a quick bite to eat . fresh salt was just a N minute walk away from the millenium hilton . it was in a very cute area near the water and just a N minute walk from the battery park marina area . this restaurant is super casual , like only N tables in the whole restaurant . the decor feels like something out of coastal maine . the meatloaf sandwich and italian sandwich were both really good and for a quick , easy , no fuss kind of place- we ' d def go back ! ",0
+"i thought everything about this place was charming . the wait staff , the decor , the food - all so charming ! we grabbed brunch here before heading over to the met and i decided to get the salmon benedict . loved it ! how have i never tried stoemp before ! ? ! ? and the gaufre de liege ? wtf ? ! i could have eaten a dozen of those ! perfect with coffee . i had no idea belgian waffles were so good . so crispy and sweet . i ' m craving them right now just writing about them . another plus , they offer quite a selection of beers for you beer lovers . what a wonderful place . . . definitely a highlight of my trip to nyc . can ' t wait to come back . ",0
+"best brunch in philly ! i ' m really sad that i wasted my sundays at honey ' s and sabrina ' s -- this place is ten times better . the decor is very european , and the waitresses are really attentive . we went on a sunday at noon , got seated immediately and never had an empty water glass . and oh my god , the food . we got the berry pain perdu -- two pieces of french toast with a cinnamony marscapone stuffing and flambeed fruit -- and the za -- croissant with sauteed veggies , goat cheese , ham rolls , potato croquette , two eggs , fruit salad , and veggie salad . everything was amazing , definitely get a sweet and savory breakfast and share . ",0
+"this place has gone majorly down hill over the years . it used to be amazing . the food now is frighteningly mediocre . i ' m kind of addicted to the chicken and rice carts . . have been for years . . and i would say N of the carts in new york are better than this place . do yourself a favor and get an appropriate meal . the meat is bland , dry , and now they chop it up in a horrible , nearly fine way . there is not nearly enough sauce . . c ' mon . the white sauce is the most important part ! the rice is also just mediocre , no flavor at all . the pita bread was also dry and borderline stale . i just don ' t get these reviews . are they all from tourists ? has the hype killed the quality ? this is so odd . ",0
+"i ' ve visited the central perk quite often when my son was a toddler because it ' s a great place for moms to meet . they have a huge half wall with chalkboard paint that the kids really enjoying drawing on . we always like grabbing the corner couch for a morning playdate . their bagels are very delicious ! my favorite here is the cheddar bagel . the cheddar cheese is baked on top and runs through the center of the bagel and gets all crispy on the bottom . soooooo good ! they have plenty of seating ( tables chairs ) and one couch . i wish they had more comfy seating , but it ' s a small place . always very busy in there , usually a line , but it goes quickly . the only thing i don ' t like about this place , is the butter they use . it has no flavor at all and i feel like i ' m eating grease ! so , that said , i usually take a few cheddar bagels to go and put butter on them at home . ",0
+"enh , maybe because i spent my formative years in tn , southern food doesn ' t impress me that much north of the mason dixon line . i gotta say , brooklyner deserve better than this place . a true southern biscuit is light and fluffy , not the lead puck i was served with my chicken n ' biscuits , which i had to hack with a knife . additionally , my chicken was fried in hot sauce and drenched in salt . i felt my blood pressure pounding as i noshed at the mac and cheese ( also unbearably salty ) . i haven ' t tried the desserts , so that might be its saving grace . but for chrissake chefs , taste your food before you serve . take a page or two from the cracker barrel handbook , it might be hokey and chainey , but at least the cb biscuits will whop your pants off . ",0
+"as much as i would love to give it a five star i simply couldn ' t ignore the fact that this place was "" loud "" at least where the live music was playing ( upstairs ) . no disrespect to the band ( they were really good ) but the sound system was just too loud that it felt more like a rock concert instead of a sit down restaurant . apart from that - i loved every aspect of the restaurant , the nepali decor ( yes i am sucker for art and design ) the utencils , the staffs , the service and yes . . the food . despite being pretty full - here ' s a list of what i tried . bhatmas , chicken lollipop ( group favorite ) , gyuma ( homemade tibetan sausage ) , shapta , khasi ko masu and momo . fyi this wasn ' t all for me - this is what we ordered as a group ) i would definitely go back again but most likely opt to stay on the Nst level . ",0
+"i ' m hoping that the first time i tried takeout from mood cafe was an off night . because the food i picked up from here was some of the grossest indian food i ' ve ever tasted . in fact , it was some of the grossest food i ' ve ever paid money for . two entrees and a side of naan - both entrees were swimming in oil , completely bland , and lukewarm right after i picked them up . i don ' t even know what more to say about them . the naan was dry and flavorless as well . each part of the order was disappointing , and they were packaged so poorly that i ended up wiping oil off of my coffeetable as it had leaked out of the containers and through the bag . the meal even lacked the single redeeming quality of most bad takeout food nice sturdy reusable containers , of which there were none . i ate just enough to make my stomach stop grumbling and threw the rest out . with so many great reviews , i know i ' ll have to give the place another try . . . eventually . but for now , blecchhh . ",0
+"this was my first time in koreatown . it was a fun night , but honestly , the place itself didn ' t stand out . it has a very cafeteria feel - though i think it has to do with the bright lights . definitely nothing fancy . and at least when i was there , it was pretty empty . just had drinks and snacks . soju and rice wine . i don ' t even remember what we ate . given that the place and what i had there don ' t stick out in my mind - i wouldn ' t be opposed to going again , but i probably wouldn ' t choose it out myself . ",0
+"let me start by saying that i love juniors colchester ! been going there for years , even before they moved to their current location . then juniors downtown opened , pizza is delicious ( sad there is no pasta anymore ) ! i saw a juniors was coming to rt . N and was so excited ! after waiting and waiting for them to open , i must say i am rather disappointed . the inside looks nice , but was rather loud , especially for a monday night . the service was mediocre at best . i ordered the seafood special and it was missing something , the flavor does not compare to juniors colchester . my husband loved his thin crust pizza . overall , not impressed and actually very disappointed . i might try it again because i love the other juniors locations , hopefully next time is better ! ",0
+"love the congee ( rice porridge , jok ) here at big wong . they have many varieties from pork and century eggs to dried scallops . i like to mix and match and they will try to discourage you saying "" that is extra , will cost more "" , which i tell them "" ok , ok , just charge me more "" . totally worth it . their barbecued dishes are good as well . most notably the barbecued pork ribs . yum ! the roast duck and bbq pork is very good as well . why not get a triple combo over rice , roast duck , bbq pork , bbq ribs and a fried egg on top ? right , it will cost me more . "" just do it and charge me already "" . ahhhh . well worth it . once you break the barrier and go often enough they know that you are a "" big spender "" now so you can order anything your heart desires even difficult combos not on the menu and they will deliver . but , they ' re gonna charge you for it . enjoy ! ",0
+"i took my wife here for lunch for her birthday , and to be completely honest i was blown away by the level of service provided . not only were they welcoming at the front door , but they also took every step possible to ensure our experience was top-notch . the food was amazing . the wait staff was incredible . i can ' t say enough good things about this establishment . it ' s honestly a welcome addition to a downtown that has needed an upgrade for a long time . if i could give capital grille more stars , i would . thank you so much for making my wife ' s birthday a memorable one ! ",0
+"i think i had the best sandwich i ever had here all my life ! ! ! if i have to compare to a few in philly like dinics and jakes , but wow , the paessanos sandwich is the best . i don ' t like eggs in my sandwiches or pizza or wherever they think of creative things to add to , but i gave it a try bc paessanos said its the best seller . ( he said the menu goes from most popular to lease kinda . ) the egg oozes out at every bite but the amazing thing is , the somewhat thick yet consistency if the eggs balanced out with the abundant meat . plus the the bun is perfectly crispy and soft too . i hate myself not trying this place until recently . i must come back for every sandwich on their menu . i came withy three friends and everyone said it ' s the best sandwich they had . recommend ! ",0
+"i can ' t believe i ' m saying this , but this might be the first bar i ' ve liked for the food . they ' ve actually got some really amazing dishes for solid prices here . i came here with my girlfriend with the livingsocial deal for bites and drinks . even without the deal , they have some really great dishes to get here . if you like them , absolutely get the mussels ! huge pot , delicious flavors ( diablo was our favorite ) , and they supply plenty of bread to dip . i tried the meatballs and that was also surprisingly filling and very well executed . the beer sampler we got here was also a pretty good deal . all in all , a great place with surprisingly good food in the times square area . totally coming back ! ",0
+"i love bN so , so much . vegan options abound , from bagel sandwiches to smoothies and soft serve . the bagel sandwich combinations all look so good that i always end up standing in front of the board for an awkward couple of minutes trying to decide which one i want the most . i like the tomato mozz basil combo the best so far . their coffee is strong and gives me life . oh , and there are always dogs and babies in here to up the natural cuteness factor that bN already has going for it . just wish it wasn ' t so hard to find a table on saturday sunday afternoons . ",0
+"used yelp to find a great slice of pizza for a group of high school girls i was chaperoning on a field trip . this place was it ! the trip was weeks ago and the girls are still raving about how delicious the cheese pizza was ! after a long bus ride into the city and high hopes of spending their money on souvenirs they were thrilled to get an "" amazing "" slice of pizza for just a few dollars . we decided to walk the short distance into times square and sit on the staircase and people watch while we ate . it was the perfect way to start our day in the city . ",0
+"best thing about bea is the ambiance . reclaimed wood , exposed brick , vintage film projected on the walls , attractive staff . when you walk in , you ' ll think you ' re in brooklyn or portland , not steps away from times square . food was decent . enjoyed the tuna tar guac and shrimp toast . good food but nothing to write home about . cocktails seemed overly complicated - tried the belle flora ( prosecco and lemon ) . the contrived cocktail menu lead me to kait stick with the basics of wine and beer after that cocktail . would definitely go again for the ambiance and reliable food . ",0
+"wiz , with please . that ' s a philly cheesesteak with cheeze wiz and onions at pat ' s king of steaks . i was accquainted to this place one night and it was very late ( i think it was around Nam or so after a night of partying ) . the line was around the entire building and it was freezing out . i was briefed on how to order my cheesesteak and what was the best thing there . i took a bite into my cheesesteak and let out a huge sigh as it was exactly what i needed at that time . i have only ever eaten wiz with cheesesteaks every time i ' ve gone to pat ' s and i ' ve never been dissapointed . i ' ve been reluctant to change from my favorite since i really do enjoy cheeze wiz and onions together . -N star for being in a bad neighborhood and being afraid that the car would be broken into , as well as the lack of safe parking nearby . i have never been to geno ' s across the street nor do i intend to . pat ' s for life ! ",0
+"this place fell short on my expectation for a place that ' s highly rated . the place seems dirty . i was very turned off after seeing a grimy bottle of sauce which had crusted sauce all over the bottle ' s top , left out on the table . the falafel was good but not anything amazing . i ' ve had much better falafels back in dc . the hummus was typical and the pita that came with it tasted like cardboard . we also got a few platters lamb kabob , shish kabob , and the shawarma . they were all served on a bed of shredded romaine and tomatoes , all drenched in a tahini sauce . the pitas that came with the platters were generic grocery store quality pitas . the shawarma tasted the best out of all of the platters . i didn ' t like the flavor of the shish kabob that much and it ' s usually my favorite dish . the food was cheap , fast and had good value . not a bad place to grab something for late night but i don ' t know if it ' s anything worth the hype . ",0
+"i ' ve never experienced such a horrible service at a high rated restaurant like ippudo , ny . the host wendy was very rude from the beginning and the waiter was rude through out our dinner too . just because they are great tasting ramen restaurant , does not give them the right to provide substandard service like this . in fact , i was expecting exceptional service since i was paying for N ramen ! there are other great ramen places in ny and you ' ll get more welcoming attitudes than ippudo . i personally would never go back again ! ! ",0
+"my wife and i came to clinton st . baking company back in october . the place has great reviews on yelp and i have to say i had a mixed experience . i am still giving it N stars because the blueberry pancakes were absolutely delicious . the other thing we tried were the eggs benedict which was not as good . it could just be personal preference but the poached egg on top was overcooked - not runny which is kind of the point of a poached egg and a major selling point of eggs benedict . this was basically a differently shaped hard boiled egg . maybe the cook was having a bad day but i feel like a breakfast place ( which is what clinton st . is most well-known for ) should be able to poach an egg properly . overall , still a good experience . ",0
+"little hard to find a place to park , guess because it was the first really nice weekend this year , but eventually found a garage a few blocks away . sat outside and some interesting sites to see while eating dinner . the motorcycle gang was loud across the street , but no incidents . i love greek food and i think this is a better place to go than estia . first of all its byo which to me is a plus . the food is really fresh and has great flavors . you have to get the kanella platter with super good grape leaves . oxtails were also great , really tender and something i can ' t find at many places . you have to make a reservation because they are packed . i thought the pricing was moderate compared to estia , and the fact you get nice portions of really good food . ",0
+"il bambino , you are my favorite little lunch place in the whole wide world . i ' ve taken about ten of my friends here . they all love it . last night , after a year of coming to this every other friday i just realized you guys had outdoor seating . hmm , i ' m smart , i know . besides that , the little outdoor seating area was so so so cute ! and i tried two new paninis with my friend , the fried eggplant and the chorizo avocado . yummy ! so good , i can ' t . i love the portions , perfect to split but if your on that super hungry flow , one is good . i can ' t stop raving about this place . i ' ve never been disappointed with any of the paninis . so good . i can ' t . best sandwich place in astoria . ",0
+"i tried tommy dinic ' s recently and had the pork sandwich with peppers and provolone . the pork itself was well seasoned , moist , tender and didn ' t require much chewing in order to swallow . the provolone added a burst of flavor as well as a thicker and dryer texture to the sandwich . overall , it was quite good . the only problem i had with it was the juices soaked through the bread since i carried it home . i ' m pretty sure that had i eaten the sandwich at the counter , i would have enjoyed it more and likely would have rated it higher . ",0
+"been to pizzeria vetri plenty of times . i ' m definitely a fan of their pizzas - the crust is very light and the sauce cheese ratio is quite enjoyable . the seating inside is communal tables . . . although if the place is packed , there aren ' t many places to wait besides by the doorway which can be a little awkward at times . kimberly has been our server on multiple occasions and she is one of the nicest , bubbliest servers i ' ve ever met . i am also thinking that she has superhuman ears because the last time we were there , she took our plates and utensils away , then brought out our dessert ( fried dough ) . . . my husband said , "" i wish she didn ' t take our forks . "" and she magically reappeared with clean forks . favorite pies are the margherita and salsiccia . give it a try ! ",0
+"has always been a treat for me . barkeeps are very cordial . don ' t know quite what occurred this past week . monday i stopped in for a fabulous happy hour apizz , some oysters shrimp one drink . beyond perfect , the pizza was ecstasy . shown on fb to all my friends . remarkably thin crusted as always and topped with scrumptious ' basic ' flavours . on friday , after being verbally ' solicited ' in the carpark across the street , i admit i was a little rattled . nevertheless , while the shrimp oysters were good , i wondered if the pizza-maker had not left for a vacation in palermo . unlike any pizza i ever had at dish cocktail hour , this was a bland crusted tortilla barely toasted . i asked for it to be well done and they took it back . it returned well done but tasting like a ' cracker ' . now , i know passover . if i want matzoh , i know where to find it . disappointed that they allowed it to happen . hope it was just a memorial day cover ! all the best . ",0
+"a little late on this review . headed to hillstone ( formerly houstons ) a few months back with a few of my co-workers . i believe i ordered the burger . . . it was that forgettable . but . . . that darn artichoke spinach dip is something special . rich , creamy , sinful ! words can ' t really do it any justice , please give it a whirl . the crab cake was another stunner for me . nothing but the sweet sounds of fresh lumped crab ! ! ! ! that dish was absolutely bonkers and worth every penny ! ! ! ! definitely making the trip back . simply put . ",0
+"a true new york city gem ! i ' ve been to malaparte three times and every time it was a lovely experience . the restaurant is cozy and intimate with exposed brick , and the italian waitstaff are so friendly and welcoming . the food is delicious - always going with a group , i ' ve tasted many things on the menu ( cauliflower soup , both grilled polenta appetizers , mussels , grilled calamari , a number of the pastas , the dell ' orto and di porcini tarufata pizzas , pork chops , branzino ) , and my friends and i have always been very , very happy . for such a great dining and culinary experience , it is extremely reasonably priced . even with appetizers , main courses and wine , the bill is always shockingly low ! i already have plans to go back , and would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a low key place to eat ! ",0
+"this place is a little expensive for an every day lunch , but really average-priced by nyc standards . ( full disclosure i ' m a cheapass ) it ' s also around the corner from my office so i can ' t resist treating myself once a week . the menu is "" middleterrean "" which i guess is a combination of southern european and middle eastern foods and it ' s dayum good . the kebab rice plate is especially good and the hummus and little salad with the rice make it even better . they also have free wifi ! ",0
+"i stopped by kobeyaki for the first time during lunch today . i ordered the spicy tuna burger and the tempura sweet potato fries . they ' re both phenomenal ! i love spicy mayo . i put it on everything . it made the burger that much tastier . the wasabi mayo in it also gave it a great kick . the fresh slaw made it light and crunchy to the taste . the tempura sweet potato fries were interesting . i loved the crunchiness of the tempura outside and the soft sweet potato inside . great contrast . i tried all sauces with it the spicy mayo , wasabi mayo and the teriyaki bbq . not a big fan of the teriyaki sauce . . i did devour the other two . after finishing , it was definitely filling but it didn ' t leave me feeling as heavy as i would normally feel after eating a burger . great spot ! i ' d definitely come back here again . i ' m reading a lot about the braised pork bun . i ' m trying that next ! ",0
+"there are a lot of pizza places in the area , and their menus are pretty similar , but cantore ' s manages to stand out . the pizza isn ' t the best , though it ' s pretty good , but the rest of the menu - especially the sandwiches - is fantastic . everything i ' ve ordered has been delicious a clear step above anything else around here . this place really pays attention to the details , and it shows in everything down to the stylish black-white checkered paper in take-out boxes . the service is top-notch really friendly people . ",0
+"having an obsession with gyros for the past decade or so , i have tried a lot of places , especially the Nrd and Nth ave . gyro next to the hilton , i had no interest in looking elsewhere for an excellent gyro . . . . that is until now , when i came across the king of falafel . . . . . an excellent cart , where fresh gyro , chicken and falafel , along with smiling staff awaits you . . . i love the free falafel samples . . . the prices are reasonable and the wait is minimal . . . a definite place worth checking out . . . ",0
+"happy to see a ramen joint on the west side . . . yet another great cheap grub option pre post theatre . i was here with a friend around the time it first opened and almost immediately got seated ( despite a looming crowd outside ) . awesome . i had the chicken paitan ramen , which i loved as i ' m a hakata ramen fan and this was close to a tonkatsu . my friend had a different ramen with the more springy noodles which i loved ! even though the paitan came with homemade ones . i just wished the place served more apps aside from the one dish wonder . ",0
+"this place does live up to the hype . the paesano was everything i had hoped it would be . the brisket on it was amazing and the bread was nice and fresh . the egg , cheese and peppers rounded it out perfectly and made it just messy enough to give it some street cred . the panelle was good too , the chick pea pancake was really good , and it was served on a flat bread type wrap , the perfect sandwich for my little lady . i was a bit disappointed by the crispelle , it was too mushy and filled with apricot jam , it wasn ' t what i expected . if in the italian market defiantly stop here for lunch , but skip the crisplle , and walk down christian street to isgo ' s pastries for some amazing desserts . ",0
+"i have been there several times before , and the food quality generally good , but a bit expensive . the kicker is this you never enjoy it . as the service mentality of the ownership ( totally indifferent if you bring it to there attention ) and staff alike is more on the style of a fast food establishment . within one minute of sitting down the waiter is telling you the specials , even if you are intensely engaged in polite conversation with the people at your table . the pressure to order never seems to abate , matched by a rapid fire food delivery to your table that would envy even the likes of mcdonalds . the stop watch mentality continues throughout your entire meal . the overriding concern of stephanie ' s seems to be to turn over as many tables as possible , at the expense of your supposed relax night out with love ones or friends . a relaxed and pleasurable experience stephanie ' s is not ! ! ! ",1
+"just got finished eating at the "" counting room "" on n . Nth , wanted to watch the afc game and it was only place on my block that had room for viewing . while sitting at the bar i notice the nice decor and beautiful exposed factory beams . i ' m not a huge wine drinker really , but prefer hard liquor and beer , so instead my date and i order the grilled cheese . once it arrives i notice the cheese melting out nicely , but once i bite into my expensive N sandwich i realize there isn ' t any in the middle , it ' s not really hot , and two cloves of raw garlic sit lonely next to it . i ' m not saying this place isn ' t good for wine , i ' m sure it ' s excellent ! it ' s has nice atmosphere , next time i ' ll have to try some of the other food items . also be prepared they min N on credit cards , and the possibility of it being a bit brisk inside . ( this could have resulted from their enormous grand ceilings ) . ",1
+"i just left west orange diner with my girlfriend and it was not what i expected from a place i have been going to for years . my girl and i have decided we want a couple milk shakes . i ordered a strawberry shake and she ordered vanilla . they both ended up being strawberry and contained ice cubes whipped cream and strawberry milk . then my girl friend ordered a chicken caesar wrap which contained only chicken and lettuce , no caesar dressing what so ever . i had buffalo wings that were not covered completely with hotsauce and were burt around the edges . i do not recommend this diner to anyone . highly disappointing . ",1
+"great food ! i stayed at the hilton nearby for business and ordered delivery . i had sultani kebabs , firnee , and salty dough yogurt . sultani kebabs comes with big portion and has fish , lamb , beaf , chicken and rice . my favorite is the bone-in lamb from the sultani kebabs . it is soft , juicy , and delicious . the dish also comes with lots sauce . i highly recommend firnee for desert if you like pudding . it has pistachios on it and it is very tasty . they packed my salty dough yogurt in two separate containers and gave me generous amount . overall , i am very happy with my experience . guy who took my order on the phone was helpful . delivery takes about N minutes just like they said it would and the delivery guy was very nice . ",1
+"i ' m a local guy and hate to put a damper on the enthusiasm for this place . but i ' ve been disappointed the last few times i went , and i hope a little honesty will help the folks at louis ' see the errors of their ways . ok . i accept the fact that it takes a long time to order a burger at louis ' . it always has . and a little attitude from behind the counter is part of the long louis ' tradition . but the food better be damn good to make up for it , and lately it hasn ' t been . i took friends from out of the country there and , embarrassingly , the burgers were practically raw inside . and when they ' re not raw , they tend to be a little dry these days . i love you , louis ' . we go back a long way . but ya can ' t rest on your laurels . ",1
+"i was here last weekend at this quaint and charming italian wine bar . the wine menu goes far beyond italian , but the food menu is generally italian . our server was both friendly and efficient . the lighting is a bit on the dark side which may or may not be good . i personally like it and it makes for a romantic setting . we ordered a small pizza , bruschetta and pasta and all in all most of it was very good if not a bit generic . not excellent but definitely better than olive garden . i ' ll be going back again . ",1
+"we wanted to try out a new thai place in the area because we weren ' t thrilled with the others we ' ve tried so we called and ordered for delivery the green curry , pad thai , and the coconut soup . the soup was the best and most flavorable tom kha gai we ' ve ever had . the other food was delicious too ! once we found out they originated in nyc we understood why the food was so great because everything in ny tastes better . you must try this place if you love thai food . we are so happy we did ! ! ",1
+"disappointing experience . it ' s really not a neighborhood tavern , but more of an occasion-dinner kind of place . it ' s nice looking , but if i want to get an overpriced meal at a stuffy restaurant , i can do it at dozens of other more reputable places in philly . if i want "" craft cocktails , "" i can get them at more reasonable prices at bars right around the corner , like southwark , where they also have a draft beer selection . i don ' t know what niche this place thinks it is filling or how it ' s going to build a following with such a limited and narrow concept . maybe it will evolve over time . ",1
+"not new haven pizza ? ? thank the gods ! ! as a displaced brooklynite , i ' ve been gagging over what people go apeshit around here in new haven , and aching for decent pizza . well , this isn ' t exactly new york style , but it is definitely delicious ! gourmet ( not greasy ) , tasty ( not tired ) , perfectly baked ( not dried flatbread barely covered in sauce and cheese ) . it ' s a little more expensive than the other neighborhood pies , but well worth it . not just for pizza aficionados , but for foodies alike . eat and enjoy ! i hope they last forever ! ",1
+"was here tonight with N of my girlfriends for my birthday and had such a terrible night out . attitude of the server and the general manager were equally disappointing , asked the server to take a group picture and he indicated he was busy and will take the picture when available . service time was N minutes per martini , adding to N hr of our time to just get drinks for the N of us . salmon was extremely salty . complained to the general manager who was completely unapologetic and confrontational about his staff , drinks and food . never going back , nor recommending it to anyone in short hills or millburn . expensive restaurant with tons of attitude issues across the board . ",1
+"i had the pollo al forno , which is roasted chicken salsa verde . this dish was excellent and was featured in an episode of food network ' s best i ever ate by tyler florence . i also had the patate , which is roasted potatoes , pecorino ( italian cheese ) , rosemary . and i ordered broccolo , which is broccoli , currants , colatura ( anchovy sauce ) . the potatoes were so good . they were like gourmet french fries because they were crisp and crunchy on the outside and soft in the inside . and the broccoli had a very sophisticated saltiness to them , i ' m assuming that is a result of the anchovy sauce . for dessert i had the biscotti to-go . the flavors and textures of the various biscotti were perfect for a late night snack after being out at a bar . ",1
+"do not leave burlington without stopping here . . . that is an order , my friend ! as a vegan , i love when a pizza joint doesn ' t treat me like a freak when i ask for no cheese on my pizza . the staff at american flatbread are incredibly informed and accommodating . oh wait , did i mention the zero gravity beer . a-m-a-z-i-n-g . if the gruit is on tap , you must try it . one helpful tip - don ' t waste your money on the sampler beers , just ask for a taste of any beer before you decide on what to order ) any brewpub will let you taste until you find what you ' re looking for . ",1
+"was there last night with friends and it was . . . just perfect . . smooth sailing ! relaxing atmosphere , easygoing music , great ambiance , excellent service , ridiculously good food , wines and cocktails . . yes , we had a little bit of everything and . . . well , a taste worth more than a thousand words . . vegetarians , pescetarians , meat eaters , wine lovers , manhattan fans ( those bartenders and their secret ingredients ) , all was happy . . what else can you wish for ? view on empire state building at night , priceless . . overall , porte o see you soon . . ",1
+"amazing amazing amazing indian food . if i lived here i would be a regular . i can ' t wait to come back to this restaurant ! ! wonderful food , nice ambiance and great service ! my favorite indian dish is paneer tikki masala , which is what i typically get when i go to an indian restaurant . the food is so flavorful and very indian with all the right spices . the attentive and helpful staff add to the experience . also like that they are linked to opentable for reservations , which is quite rare for indian restaurants in the neighborhood . that ' s a really decent tab for quality food and service . i ' m looking forward to eating there again ! ",1
+"i recently tried this restaurant with two friends in from out of town who had heard of it and suggested it themselves . i love their other restaurants hundred acres ( for dinner ) and five points ( for brunch ) so was excited to try it . overall i thought the menu at cookshop was somewhat limited . however everything we had was very good - deviled eggs for "" snack "" and sweet potato fritters - the vegetarian pasta looked delicious although i did not try it - the amish chicken is a huge entr e . i had the swordfish which was good but small . the main attraction to this restaurant is the desserts - we tried N - the peanut butter and jelly sundae was delicious , the raspberry tort with basil ice cream was delicious as was the apple tart . the service was very remarkable . overall i recommend . ",1
+"the wishing well is great ! the service was very professional . i didn ' t expect it to be as formal as it was for a place that reminds me of a bar , but they explained the menu to me along with the beer selection . the beer was very good . i had the flying fish and the oberon and they were both excelent . my wife got the burger which was moist and huge . the brioche bun was a nice touch and the house made pickles were great . i had the skirt steak wich was tender and moist . the potato salad also great . overall i don ' t have a bad thing to say about the wishing well . i loved it . loved the service . loved the food . i will totally be back . ",1
+my family and i have been coming to il michelangelo ' s since it opened . up until tonight the food was always excellent along with great service . tonight everything starting with waiting to be seated for N minutes until being acknowledged to the dinner was bad . the spedini which is usually amazing was nothing but a couple chunks of bread smothered in what tasted like over seasoned cream of mushroom soup . for the first time ever in my life i sent my dinner back before they even put the plate on the table . i have always ordered the veal saltimbocca because it is usually that good . tonight it came out in a different looking sauce covered in so much black pepper i would not touch it . my daughter ordered the eggplant rollatini which tasted a little bit like dish water and my husband got the chicken and shrimp special which he could not eat either . very disappointing to say the least . ,1
+amazing ! this is by far one of my favorite restaurants in new york city . their udon noodles and tempura ( shrimp and vegetable ) are so good . my friend and i went to new york N years ago . and returned last month we booked a hotel ahead of time not at all trying to be in the same area as the hotel we stayed at when we were there two years before and it just so happened are hotel was in the same area . we remembered udon west from all that time ago because it was sooo good and we tracked it down and finally found out what it was called using yelp . the people are so nice and i can not tell you enough how good the food is ! ,1
+"i recently went here to see a friends band play . it was not at all what i expected . we were going to eat dinner before we went to the north star , but we were running late and ended up eating there . thank goodness ! it was so good ! yummy stars all over for the menu ( they need more wine though ) ! the waitress was super nice and made sure we didn ' t miss any music . what a sweetie ! my hubby loved the beer selection and may have had a pint or two too many . needless to say he enjoyed himself as well . ",1
+"my husband and i got a gift certificate for tessara for christmas , and we went today . i knew it had to be pretty good before we went because my mother-in-law is extremely picky and it is very hard to satisfy her , so if she liked it , that was almost a miracle . all i can say is i wish we hadnt waited so long . we went for lunch , and i was amazed . the service was wonderful , the food was excellent , and the ambiance was very nice . my husband is also pretty hard on restaurants , because hes an excellent cook and italian , and usually feels no place makes food as good as his , but even he was impressed . if you get a chance to go , dont pass it up ! ",1
+"ok , junipers food is great and all , but so is meals on wheels when you are starving to death , which i bet has better service . i was seated in the backyard , which is code for dump , and was told "" i ' ll be right back with menus . "" N minutes , N minutes , N minutes go by and bitch never came back . idk what i am supposed to do with ' service ' like that . when i left , the waitress was at the counter intensely looking at her phone , glanced up as we were leaving and looked right back down . it was almost as if she was expecting us to leave . the food is good , i ' ll say that . however , as i have come to learn you do not always get the chance to enjoy or even order their food . ",1
+"this is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in new york and that ain ' t an easy title to gain because if new york is good at anything it ' s fantastic restaurants and this place has really raised my expectations of other restaurants too . the atmosphere in the restaurant was great and the staff were tremendous , they were ever so friendly and helpful and it was nice to talk to them which really has made the whole experience of going to this particular restaurant so much better . the food there was fantastic too which is obviously a huge element of why the restaurant is great . there was plenty of options and we weren ' t waiting long for our meals either . i think it was something like N minutes , which is exceptionally fast compared to some restaurants so that was great . i would definitely go there again because it was a great restaurant with awesome service and delicious food . ",1
+"i ' ve been going to jimmy ' s for years but after my last visit i will never return again even if the food was free ! ! my boyfriend ordered the fried seafood combination and after we placed the order the waitress comes out five minutes later and tells us some of the items that go with the combo platter they are out of . we asked if we can get a substitute and the waitress said "" no "" per the manager . we then asked if they can deduct from the price whatever they were out of and they said "" no "" so we decided to leave since we didn ' t think they were being fair . horrible customer service ! after all these years its a shame this place doesn ' t step it up ! ",1
+"i love barcelona in downtown new haven . the food and the service is very well done . there is always someone there if you are in need of something and the food is always up to par . i love that the menu is always changing , so each time i go in i can try something new that the chef has created . my one concern with the restaurant lately is all the changes in managers . as a matter of fact , last week when i came in for some tapas and a cocktail with a friend of mine , there was a new female manager who was acting like she was better then the servers at their job . i have had the server a handful of times before and they have always given me quality service . that is the only time the restaurant has left a sour taste in my mouth . she needs to be spoken to , these kids work very hard and do not deserve to be treated in that manner . oh and you have to try the lobster and pasta dish as well as the hanger steak , both serious go to items on their menu . ",1
+"lulu ' s is the epitome of what is good about new haven and why we don ' t want to move , even as property taxes are driving us to the poor house . the coffee is excellent--a strong , potent cup . there is a variety of pastries we ' ve tried several and enjoyed them all . and the atmosphere makes it--lots of local folks , discussing local issues , the news , life in general . the intimate size and the lack of computers , cell phones , etc , make this possible . my only complaint is that i wish it had longer hours--would be great to stop by after work . ",1
+"this review is based on my take-out experience ordering the chicken breast kebab platter including the rice with carrots raisins on top . i ' ve been looking for a good afghani place near rahway for a while now . the chicken was cooked perfectly with a slight char on the outside and moist on the inside , with great spice flavor . the rice was also great with a good blend of spice and a good amount of carrots raisins . the man at the counter was very nice and shook my hand . the inside of the place was big and authentically decorated . my wife loved it too . will def be back to order other stuff . ",1
+"the wait is ridiculous but it ' s worth it . you couldn ' t possibly go there without expecting a wait . on my visit , the service was ok as the waiter didn ' t seem to realize that he was serving us and we sat idly for a while , hoping for someone to notice us so we could try the famous roberta ' s . i finally got his attention and from then on he was great . the food was spectacular , really great , a wonderful pizza and calzone . so much dough was consumed that i couldn ' t eat breakfast the next day . can ' t wait to go back and take my friends . ",1
+"went to republic for drinks and apps . awesome environment , the bartenders were on the ball for refilling drinks , and the food was really tasty and skillfully presented . we had deviled eggs , ribs , and both kinds of wings . wings were really good , and i typically don ' t like wings as a favorite app . the ribs were awesome , and the eggs were pretty good too . later on we had fried pickes , which were fried spears and not slices like some other places do . really liked that . the staff was really friendly and everyone there seemed to be having a great time . it was cool to be able to see into the kitchen , which is obviously really well kept , and you have the choice to sit at the bar bar or the pizza bar if you just want to watch some guys make pizza . nice selection of craft beers on tap and in bottles , which is really what will keep me going back . ",1
+"i haven ' t had service this bad in years , although the pizza was good , it wasn ' t good enough to make me come back . walking into this restaurant , i was yelled at my a woman who appeared to work there , who was rude and yelled at me in front of customers and outside in front of the store because i wasn ' t standing where she wanted me to . not one person on the wait staff was friendly , and utensils were literally thrown at us . waiting N minutes for this pizza made this experience even worse . next time i ' m going down the street to pepe ' s . i do not need to be treated rudely if i ' m paying to eat at your restaurant and will not be returning . i do not recommend . ",1
+"a service all the way around . . . first of all , the family that owns paisano ' s are some of the nicest people i have ever met and they have always made my relatives and friends feel very welcome . the servers will make you feel at home . . . the portions are plentiful and the quality of the food is superb ! the restaurant has expanded multiple times over the years which provides many options for a different setting each time you eat . this is actually a place where you want to listen to the specials , they are worth it ! there is also a take out option which my family and i have successfully tried as well . being italian , my family and i have searched far and wide over the years for great restaurants , and paisano ' s is one of the best italian restaurants in the entire tri-state area . hands down ! ",1
+"a jewel on the upper west side ! the menu offers an incredible amount of diversity for a mediterranean restaurant . from vegetarian friendly dishes to decadent seafood pasta and a sensational filet mignon -- there is really something for everyone . great staff as well ! our waiter , jake , was very attentive and refreshingly familiar with every item on both the food and wine menu . he suggested the most wonderful french syrah with my entree . also , the bartender introduced us to a sensational white wine - i highly recommend the gruner veltiner . overall - great restaurant , would highly recommend . ",1
+"my family has been going to giotto ' s for years . it used to be much , much better . i ' m not sure what has happened in the past year or so , but the quality of the food has gone down the tubes . it is certainly not what it used to be . for the best italian food in the area . . . five years ago , we ' d all say hands-down giotto ' s . now ? it isn ' t even in the running . everything on the menu from specials to appetizers is just "" eh . . . ok . "" it ' s nothing spectacular . when we want great italian food . . . we go elsewhere . ",1
+"if you like dive bars you ' ll like dingo ' s . i do like dive bars , so it works out well . it ' s generally a rock metal goth whatever place , so don ' t come in dressed like it ' s date night or you might end up complaining like some of the other reviewers . everything ' s kind of old and kind of crappy , but it ' s not very expensive to have a few drinks . it ' s cool that they keep the pool table in the back room away from the bar . there ' s enough space so peopl aren ' t tripping over each other and hitting each other with sticks . ",1
+"i am not overrating sea witch . i ' ve been frequenting their xanadu-like backyard almost every sunday for the past couple months . the hand-crafted and lacquered wood tables are a nice touch , as is the running stream . fish in a south slope bar ? seriously ? done . for the mouth , they make a super spicy bloody mary , their sandwiches are cheap and delicious , and they have a respectable craft beer selection . i would be happy if this place stayed under the radar , though i also want them to flourish . i ' m torn . ",1
+"this place was pretty good . i went on monday , so it was clean and quiet and burgers were half priced , which was a nice bonus . the portions were huge . i took half my burger and fries home because i literally couldn ' t eat it all . the atmosphere is fun but the fact that the station is just above burger express is kind of confusing . i ' m not sure exactly what the deal is there , but regardless it ' s a good place to eat and the mixed drinks are nice too . the waitress was a bit slow , but she was very apologetic about why ( apparently some big order table was slowing everything else down ) . ",1
+"this place has some of the best greek food in new york city . i ' d have to say it ' s on par with taverna kyclades out in astoria . there are a few things that taverna does better and a few things that kefi does better . amazing food . for the meze , i had the selection of spreads with pita ( free refills on the pita , i believe ) . really , really tasty . my favorite was the orange-y one , wish i could remember the name . maybe the chickpeas spread ? for an entree , i decided to try some seafood since my friend told me that kefi definitely knows how to prepare their seafood . i went with the pan seared bass and whoa , this seriously melted in your mouth . i ' ve never had a more perfectly pan seared bass sitting on such a pretty bed of string beans . overall , the meal and service was outstanding considering the price point and neighborhood . greek comfort food at its near best . ",1
+"i envision a perfect meal somewhat like this warm , ambient lighting as soon as you walk in . upon sitting down at the cozy yet spacious table , delicious bread and wine mysteriously appear out of nowhere ! appetizers wow you , especially the savory cheesecake , mac cheese , and array of salads , and give you pause to wonder what the main course has in store . entrees far from disappoint , but cause exclamations from all parts of the table at the creativity , flavor , and exquisiteness of the variety of dishes . most notable is the pork chop - take my word on it . although stuffed to the brim , dessert is a must , and the myriad warm , cool , fruity , and sweet delicacies tantalize your tastebuds . after dinner , cocktails punctuate the gastronomical success of the evening . their aviation is an exceptional retro favorite , and the bartender knows just the right amount of maraschino to add . i ' ve considered a move to brooklyn heights just to be closer to this place . ",1
+"i love sally ' s apizza , it holds a special place in my heart , and i ' m sad the remaining owners are thinking of selling . between frank pepe ' s and sally ' s , i would pick sally ' s every time . now granted , their service isn ' t the fastest or friendliest , and mozzarella is considered an added topping , but their pizza just tastes better . the best part ? - it ' s the thin crispy charred crust that leaves my fingertips black for a while , thats all flavor baby , and i love it haha . i really hope the family keeps the restaurant . new haven pizza just won ' t be the same without them around . ",1
+"i would highly recommend viva for a solid girls ' night out ! it was perfect for our group of ladies and the staff was super friendly and accommodating . we did pitchers of margaritas , which were delicious , and a bunch of different nacho platters , which were beyond delicious ! i was seriously impressed with the nachos . the atmosphere at viva is very authentic and lively , and i will definitely be back ! also , a note for all the dudes out there , we were one of many all girls ' groups there , and many were younger and cuter than us , so i would think it ' s probably a good spot to meet a nice lady or two ! ",1
+"i found this cafe restaurant three weeks ago and have been here more than N times ! guess this place breaks my record in nyc ! ! ! i tried cc ' egg wrap , house wrap , three soups and one sandwiches . . . everything is amazing . hummus is the best i have ever tried so far ! they also got good wine desert ! you have to try the carrot cake ! ! ! chef thomas ( sorry if i spell wrong ) prepares food with his heart and trust me you ' ll feel it . place is cozy , service is excellent , price is reasonable . i am leaving new york in a month . this is my first yelp review and maybe the last . i will definitely miss the food here . ",1
+"i am a regular very clean . very nice people . best coffee in ct , they developed their own blend . best pancakes , potato pancakes , eggs benedict , home fries , corned beef hash , barbecue sandwiches , burgers . not a big fan of huevos rancheros or the chili though the owner mentioned making fresh chili rather than using a supplier in the near future . try the beet soup or other polish dishes , who knew beet soup could be so good ? one of my favorite things on the menu . the dining experience is pleasant , better than at any other breakfast and lunch spot i know of in ct . ",1
+"this is one of my favorite restaurants in new york . it ' s everything i am . . . if i was a restaurant . simple , unassuming , seasonal and local cuisine . i started with some local ipa from new york . it was okay ( i was longing for my san diego-based stone ipa at that point ) . i ordered a crispy kale salad with smoked bacon and pine nuts . it was a decent starter , but i felt like i could get this at other places . i followed that up with a roasted bone marrow croque , which was actually a very very nice dish . the richness of the bone barrow was complimented nicely with the overly crunchy piece of toast . if i came again , i ' d probably order the burger as everyone around me was eating one , and they all looked damn delicious . i think i am going to have to start making regular return visits to this lovely establishment . it wassimply that good . ",1
+"i love this trendy place ! i recently brought my boyfriend there for the first time and he was very pleased with it as well . we had a great waiter named james . he was very polite and made us feel very welcomed . i am allergic to everything and he was kind enough to literally go to the cooks to verify how the items i selected were prepared to prevent me having a reaction . he also gave us some great drink suggestions . everything he said taste good was amazing ! ! when you go , ask for james ! ! he was able to manage a lot of tables and always walked by to check on us , something i noticed that many waiters do not do anymore ! dragonfly is just a great place to go , great atmosphere and the food is just irresistible ! ! ",1
+the best pizza i have ever tasted . . . . everyone i have never met anyone that doesnt love this pizza . . . they use the caitupiri cheese which is heaven almost a cross between monterrey and cream cheese . . and the toppings are unbelievable . one slice and you are good . . . even though i have to have at least N . my picky kids chow down . . . everyone brazilian or not loves this pizza . my friend from the south recently tried it and is hooked . i dont know what the other reviews are talking about but this pizza is the bomb . try the chef ' s special . if you want something different than bread and cheese try this place . . . warning though it ' s addictive . ,1
+"dos toros used to be my go-to for tacos . for several months after they opened they were consistently amazing . then it started to go downhill . i continued to go long after i should have given up on them , still hoping that i might get one of those delicious tacos with the perfectly cooked meat and bright fresh guac on a warm toasty tortilla . but the size of the tacos seemed to shrink with each visit , and the flavor and texture of the meat was just not the same . by the time picked out all of the burnt , off tasting , gristle-y pieces i was just left with a smear of guac on a tortilla that i was paying way too much for . i hope i can find another taco joint that ' s as great as dos toros used to be . ",1
+"mainly we as customers only talk when we have something negative to say and i think that is so wrong . i visited the woodbridge location yesterday with my family . the service was awesome , the store was clean . the greeter was so nice she made sure we were happy with the location of our table . we had jeffery as our waiter and he was the kindest person . the manager melissa was kind and understanding when i didn ' t like what i ordered . this is one of the best service i have gotten in a longtime and i just had to let you know . i will definitely be going back there and recommending this location to everybody that i know . . . . . . . ",1
+"we have been to nolita several times since it opened and have always been impressed . the decor is warm and sophisticated and the wait staff is always friendly , quick , and eager to share the specials . my go-to is the chicken parm which is always huge and super crispy . my only complaint is that the spaghetti it comes with is rinsed and can sometimes pool on my plate but i have absolutely no doubt i could ask for it sticky and they would accommodate ( if only i could remember ) . i have had the pear and champagne drink a few times and it continues to impress . my husband gets the spaghetti and meatballs and stuffs himself silly . for dessert i have only had the cheesecake but , again , it was great . we will continue to scratch our italian itch here and will definitely try our luck with delivery ! ",1
+"this is one of my favorite places to eat in america . this is very interesting to watch the chef and eat , it ' s like being on a show and being the judge . call ahead and make a reservation ! call way ahead . . . like N months . . . the ingredients were out of this world and worked really well together . so many courses , each as delightful as the last . this is worth the money because of the experience . nowhere else can you find such a unique and delicious experience , a very rare gem ! keep up the good service and i will keep coming back every time i ' m in new york . ",1
+"i don ' t understand all the hype . i went here with a group of seven for a friends birthday dinner and i have never been so disappointed in what i thought was for sure to be an excellent meal . i would like to say maybe we got the wrong thing but we got everything . the soft shell crab sandwich was whatever , the brick chicken was a far cry from being worth N bucks , coulda made it myself , the halibut was bland and then friends got the potato tortilla , goat cheese croustini and some kind of chick pea ragu ? i didnt try them but they seemed underwhelmed . anyways , it was all so so . it was not worth the money , i understand this is brooklyn and i am more than willing to shell out my money for a good meal but for crying out loud , get off your high horse and if you ' re not going to make the food better then lower the prices . the whole experience was a flop . luckily we found a bar close by with cheap drinks to drown our sorrows . ",1
+"we had to book gramercy tavern a month in advance to get a reservation and apparently it is always fully booked . everything that needs to be said has already been said by previous reviewers and there is no doubt that this is a great place to eat . i do think that it is far too expensive and whilst we had a great meal , it isn ' t ' special ' . if you want really good food in a lovely setting then it ' s worth a try , but i wouldn ' t return . i also ate at their sister restaurant ( union sq cafe ) , which i actually thought was much better value . ",1
+"carroll place is a great , new restaurant that everybody needs to try . i went for a friend ' s birthday and everybody loved it . it has a traditional dark wood atmosphere that is very intimate with candle light and the opera decor . the first floor has a beautiful , long bar where you can enjoy a full bar , specialty drinks , a great wine selection and a bunch of local and national beers on tap . they have a room in the back with many tables - get atmosphere for a date or dinner with friends . they also have a spot in the back for live music , which will be coming soon . the upstairs has a lounge feel to it with the couches and then the tables along the walls . the service was efficient , professional and friendly . i always had water in my glass and they made sure we were good on drinks . the food is wonderful and there ' s a great selection of items . you really need to go here if you haven ' t already ! ",1
+"i totally agree with jonathan g . went there today for a pastrami sandwich based on the positive review in wednesday ' s ny times . the sandwich was tasty , but the pastrami was skimpy ( by new york city deli standards ) . counter service was friendly and efficient , but with a small crowd , it took way too long for the cooks to deliver a simple sandwich . also , i expected a pickle on the side , but alas there was none . it was very annoying that most of the tables were filled with computer users ( i counted N laptops ) who were sprawled out with empty coffee cups sitting next to them . apparently it ' s a great place to buy a cup of espresso and spend a few hours using free wifi . all the while the lunch crowd was jostling around trying to find two seats together . i ' ll give them another try ( the cortado looked yummy ) but if the same issues are encountered , i ' ll go somewhere else . ",1
+"i ' ve been to jones several times before and it ' s always been a philly favorite . they have awesome comfort food in a laid back , cool environment . my main reason for writing this is because we had a party of N go in last night and had called ahead for seating . the wait wound up being about Nx as long as promised . that said , the manager , steve , was nothing short of kind , accomodating and gracious . he went out of his way to apologize and make sure we were taken care of . i think a sign of a good restaurant is the way in which it is run and how you take care of your customers . all my friends , who had not been to jones before loved it and would absolutely come back . thank you to steve , the manager for knowing how to treat your guests . and do yourself a favor and get the nachos , they are superb ! ",1
+"i go here fairly often , but of late , the place is really diving . the tequila flight is nice , and the service is usually friendly . unfortunately , the clientele ruins the place . the snacky foods are good , but the entrees have developed into ham-fisted versions of decent dishes . if you want authentic mexican , go across the street . if you want a delicate , delicious meal , go down the street in either direction . if you want to scream at your friends over good tequila , come to cantina . also , the mechanical bull is really tacky . i don ' t think i ' ll be coming back . ",1
+"the latest iteration of the oyster house is a little edgy , modern , inviting and just a little evocative of the seaside . owner sam is unassumingly welcoming at the door , and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable about the food , specifically , oysters . my friend and i sat at the bar and had pemaquid and skookum oysters , the former eastern and the latter northwestern . both were perfectly chilled , fresh , lively and different enough to provide a lovely contrast . the diverse crowd included an all-age , all-race demographic , add a great beer selection and decent music and the effect is welcoming , interesting and entertaining . i recommend this place without reservation . try it . ",1
+"we came in here after a nearby concert and the waitress seemed more interested in closing exactly on time than in providing a pleasant dining experience . while we ate our appetizer , the heavy smell of disinfectant wafted out from the rear of the restaurant . the food was good but we felt hurried along . when our waitress brought the check , she seemed annoyed that we even looked at it before we paid it . if the lighting had been a little better , we could have read both the check and the menu a little faster . although the food was good , we are from nyc where no restaurant would hurry diners along in this manner . we will try red basil in astoria , but not go back to this one . ",1
+"stopped by here yesterday for mother ' s day with my family and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves . first of all , the spacious and bright floor plan is the perfect vibe for weekend brunch . the blood mary is light , if you ' re looking for something more on the refreshing side , post-hangover . the pickle in the blood mary was awesome ! the food was simple , yet done right . i had the burger and my sister had the shortrib "" hush "" and both were delicious and satisfying . they could really benefit from a cocktail menu , but i ' m sure it will come in time . i ' m so happy this place opened in my neighborhood , where a good brunch spot is seriously lacking ! ",1
+"made a large mistake thinking i could just go in a grab something quick for lunch . the place is sooo overwhelming . there are so many stations with different types of food . i was in a rush to get back to the office , so i didnt have the time to figure out the processes for getting and paying for food . if you have been there a few times , then maybe you can get something quick . the place was just packed with people . i looked like a deer in headlights walking around so i got some stares that clearly said "" really . . . you have not been to eataly before ? stupid tourist . "" i have lived in nyc for a year now and i have a little more patience than some new yorkers , but i really could not deal with eataly . ",1
+"it must have been the one night that we were there , but it was a truly atrocious experience . we traveled all the way from upstate ny to eat in what can onl be described as gross food in an uncomfortable place . i read positive reviews on another restaurant site , but offered a corrective to them . after reading these reviews , i felt i should do the same . small dining area , cramped and unpleasant . the door was open to a very noisy and filthy street . the food was indescribably bad . the curry beef was inedible , unevenly spiced and almost lethal . the sweet and sour whatever it was was revolting . the service was fine , in so far as there was any . i would not recommend this restaurant to anyone who has ever had a pleasant experience in a thai restaurant . this will disappoint . ",1
+"pig and prince sits in a beautiful , renovated space that ' s unusually sophisticated for a montclair restaurant . our hopes also were raised by an interesting and well-priced wine list and a tasty appetizer--a half portion of duck confit risotto . ( our first appetizer , some sort of cheesy , corny , rich dip thing , was less impressive . ) then they were dashed by our main courses--the skate and the rabbit fricasee--which were just okay . the service was great , and i ' d probably go back for a drink and appetizer or two at the bar . but i don ' t think it ' s the place to go if you ' re looking for a great meal , at least not yet . ",1
+"i ' ve eaten a lot of thai food in new haven , and this is my favorite place for both carry out and dining in . i think it ' s the perfect spot for a weekend lunch or a weeknight takeout dinner . my favorite dish is the chaiya noodle soup , and the pad see ew and drunken noodles are also very good . if i ' m in the mood , i ' ll also treat myself to a thai iced tea or a singha beer . the atmosphere here is nice and relaxed , although the seats are not always the most comfortable . i do like being below street level but still having the high windows to let the natural light in . it ' s usually not so crowded that you ' d need a reservation , but it ' s never desolate , either . ",1
+"i knew we shouldn ' t have eaten here , pizza from a chain is generally mediocre at best . previously got a pie from the kips bay location and the pizza sucked - salty and the bottom was burnt . but we were in brooklyn and my friend insisted that we try the dumbo location , so we spent about N minutes looking for a parking spot and then waited on line for two hours . and , as expected , the pizza just wasn ' t good . salty , the flavor is off - can ' t pub my finger on it - it ' s just not good , it doesn ' t taste fresh . maybe at one point this place deserved accolades , but not now . definitely not worth the wait or cost . ",1
+"since we have been dying to get outside , the llama tooth was the perfect place to go with their courtyard . the food was excellent . we had the sweet potatoes and the dip for them was amazing . i had a cuban and my fiancee had the asian salad . the portions were more than enough and the food was really , really good and the prices were even better . our waitress was very friendly . they have a very nice craft beer list . we had a great meal and great service . the atmosphere in the courtyard is awesome . we will definitely be going back . ",1
+"my wife and i have eaten her countless times . we used to order several times a week , but since they opened their second location in gowanus , the owner has disappeared and there ' s been a marked decline in the quality , quantity , and service . it ' s worth trying once , o . we strongly suggest dining in vs . taking out . not because it ' s a wonderful dining experience , but because the food doesn ' t travel well and they tend to be really stingy or get things wrong on to-go orders . makes sense when you consider this is food truck cuisine , meant to be consumed immediately . favorites falafel , chicken soup , pizza , pulled chicken tostada . nachos look good too . just be aware that the spicy is really spicy ! sadly , we crossed this off our go-to list for the reasons mentioned above . ",1
+"the food here is good . i had no problems with it . while it was expensive , it was solid and done well . i got a turkey wrap which had a nice mix of ingredients . but the service here is farrrr from good . i waited almost N minutes for a meal that didn ' t require grilling or saut ing or anything that would take very long . our waiter was decent but he didn ' t do a good enough job . but that was not his fault . he seemed to be the only one waiting tables ! he was not able to deliver top quality service because of those circumstances , even though i could see that he was actually a great waiter . the restaurant was most likely understaffed . i will not be coming back because of the lack of good service . the food was tasty but since the service was not up to par i might as well save a couple of bucks and just go to panera close by if i want a decent sandwich . ",1
+"i ' ve been here a couple of times , and it ' s probably among the fanciest places downtown . the max restaurant group seems to have some excellent employees working for them . the level of service provided was amazing - and our waiter treated us very very well . among the best , professional dining experiences i ' ve ever had . it seems like the bar staff , hostess and all the others are great too . food is good - though one night my dinner date didn ' t like one thing she ordered . it ' s not that it was bad , but it was just "" bland "" and kinda flavorless . they were kind enough to remove it from our check - a big sold plus in my book . the decor is very nice , a very sophisticated atmosphere , good wine and alcohol selection . toward the pricey side- but definitely a nice place to impress a date or to celebrate a special event . classy , but not too high-brow to make you feel uncomfortable . ",1
+"llama tooth has one of the best outdoor dining spaces i ' ve spent time in in philly . at night , when seated on the patio , strings of lights flow across the table umbrellas and it ' s really a relaxing and fun setting to be enjoying your food and drink . this place has a great atmosphere inside and out , as the indoor dining room has a real cozy yet elegant feel to it . i had the ahi tuna and i can ' t stress enough how perfectly crafted this dish was . i was thoroughly satisfied . also of note , the beer list is quite extensive and features notable brews from around the u . s . as well as real local gems . impressive to say the least . craft lovers take notice ! this is definitely a place not to be missed . ",1
+"my papa ' s cousin was carlo denino- the owner . when he passed , his daughter carla took over . she ' s the best ! also , most of my cousins work there , so it ' s not really fair , but they are nice , funny , efficient , and great chefs ! the pizza is best around . when i asked my friends in school "" hey , have you heard of deninos ? "" my friend went "" yeah ! my dad takes me there all the time ! "" then he went on his ipad and searched it up and he found that it ' s a place very well known in europe and europeans come here just to eat at deninos . my friends from louisiana said it was the best . honestly , the decor is amazing , the food is amazing , the staff is , we ' ll . . . my cousins . but they ' re amazing too ! everything is freakin amazing you have to go here ! ! ! ! ! ! ",1
+"i live in park slope and definitely regularly work my way through my ( always growing ) to-eat list . that said , song has been my N go-to order-out dine-in weeknight restaurant for years now . the quality is always consistent . the food is amazing ( full disclosure i don ' t know the difference between what is authentic and what is not . . . i just know this food tastes good ) and , while it is hard to get through for delivery at times , it is my favorite thing to order for dinner when i don ' t feel like cooking . my favorite dishes are the tofu pad se ew , tofu pad thai and tofu red curry ( i order all of these extra spicy ) . i also love the tom yum soup , which , if you order extra spicy , is extra spicy ( more so than anything else ) . ",1
+"haha , are you even going to read this review ? probably not . you ' re just going to go to geno ' s and get a steak . you ' re not going to care about the legacy or racism this business prides itself upon . you ' re not going to be bothered by their deplorable practices , or the shitty way in which they treat home owners in the neighborhood . so i will just say if there was one business i could wipe off the face of the earth forever , it would be geno ' s . i ' m tired of tourists taking strained bowel movements on my front steps at Nam because geno ' s won ' t let them use their bathroom . ",1
+"went with a girlfriend from college , great place to catch up with old friends . very small , only like N tables but great atmosphere . very reasonably priced for new york . it seems that the rest of the italians in new york think that you have charge N and entree to be taken seriously . we got a lovely prosciutto appetizer , a glass of wine each , paninis and excellent cannolis for dessert . i am a cannoli snob and these were delish ! they glass of wine was huge , more like two at most restaurants . i don ' t know about the portions being tapas , they seemed pretty standard sized to me which was great for the price . best of all , the waitress was great and we didn ' t feel rushed to leave at all . ",1
+"i always have such a great time at koto ' s . its hard not to smile when you are there . the chefs make it such an entertaining time that everyone is sure to have fun . sitting at the hibachi is definitely a must . they throw food at you to have you try and catch it in your mouth which is always good for laugh . watching them as they first light the grill is definitely exciting ! gets me everytime . in addition to the entertainment , their food is actually quite good . i always get the steak and scallops from the hibachi and i am never disappointed . delicious cocktails , too with a wide variety on their menu . i like coming here on special occassions in a big group . it would be a great ice breaker , too for meeting up with new people . i haven ' t been in several months and i always get the itch to go . might be time to plan another dinner at koto ' s ! ",1
+"we just went to ant ' s pants for dinner and man , it was awesome . we love going to ant ' s pants for breakfast and coffee . -it ' s the best coffee in the city hands down ( take that la colombe ) . -the breakfast is delish . my fave ' s are the brekky platter and the spinach , goat cheese caramelized onion omelette . -the dinner was so delicious . it is so wonderful to have another option for dinner in the neighborhood . they said that they can do take out and possibly delivery in the future ( yes please ! ) . we had the maple bacon sandwich ( yum ! ) the aussie burger ( my husband said it was one of the best things he ' s eaten in a long time ) . we brought our two kids and it couldn ' t have been more welcoming and inviting . we loved it in the morning , now we love it in the evening ! thank you ant ' s pants for keeping the nabe happy , caffeinated and sated . ",1
+one of my personal favorites in the ev . i ' ve been here numnerous times since it ' s opening and have never been let down . the chef ( jeremy spector ) has done a great job at creating dishes i routinely find myself craving ( brandade and baked oysters espeically ) . i love the cozy setting they ' ve created and the fact that i always feel welcome . normally i ' d review an individual dish but i ' ve had almost everything on the menu over the past N months and all i can do is invite you to experience all of it for yourself . ,1
+"we go to isabella ' s when we visit new york with relatives and the experience is always good . the food is very good but not out of this world and seems like the menu is more limited than what i remember . when you are in new york you expect the food at this price to be awesome and although good , i think there are more places out there to eat at . portion size is decent but like i said , i felt like we overpaid this past time so going to try something new on my next business trip out in january . the one other thing that really is annoying is sitting by the patio doors , people come in and out all night and it is noisy . we asked server to lock the door and she did but they kept opening it and unlocking it all night . drove us crazy . wearing jeans is cool and fashionable but not for the wait staff , expected more for this place , like i said it has changed a bit but still decent . ",1
+"i would not recommend emporio . the staff is obviously overworked and making mistakes . my salad was actually wet ( ugh ) , and my friend ' s lamb skewer appetizer was undercooked . moreover , our entrees were not very impressive and my friend ' s was actually missing one of the ingredients . emporio is not taking the time and effort to live up to the buzz . i was expecting good , solid , rustic italian food . instead , we got a mixed-up , disappointing lineup of foods . rustic ? well , maybe . good ? no . ",1
+"when my partner and i decided to invite N people to our house to celebrate our recent marriage we selected tashan as the caterer . we had enjoyed many dinners in the restaurant so we were familiar with their menu and food preparation . and we had such a great experience when they had catered a party for us once before , the week tashan opened . brion pizzi , the catering manager , helped us make selectons from the catering menu and to our delight he was on site , assuring that everything went right the night of the party . on time arrival . attractive table set up . deliciuos food that wowed everyone . congenial service . and a clean up so thorough that we could just relax and enjoy the after party glow . ",1
+"breakfast at this place was my welcome back to new haven treat from my host , and i certainly was not disappointed . i had a large cinnamon pancake with extra strawberries and maple , and it totally distracted the people from the other tables one lady literally turned towards me and asked "" i am sorry , but what is that ? "" i almost killed it , but i had to give up and take home what was left . it was simply delicious , and the extra strawberries were worth at least three times what i paid for them . the tea was good but nothing special , which does not say too much , because i am really fancy about my tea , as almost everyone living in london . the waitress was really nice , and tried to advice us that we were ordering too much food , but we did not listen , which was a good choice , since you can have what you do not eat to take away . i hope i will have time to go back before i leave new haven ! ",1
+"after further review of these negative comments about a restaurant bar that has recently opened and apparently working very hard to fix the mistakes of all the previous owners , i have came to one conclusion . it is clear that everyone who has posted a negative comment about this bar has either previously worked there and got themselves fired because they are incompetent or were patrons of this bar in which where a custom to sucking the place dry and can ' t any more . either way stop being bitter --------s and posting nonsense . p . s i have been to taylor ' s and have to say the bar is awesome ! ! ! ! ! ! ! great to watch sports events , great bartenders and hard working management . ",1
+"the redhead is a cozy spot in the east village for some tasty dishes that have that home-cooked feel . the service is quick and friendly and the buttermilk fried chicken was amazing , rivaling the fried chicken we had over at david burke kitchen . the duck confit flatbread was a great starter and they have some good specialty cocktails and craft beers as well . with the exposed brick , dim candlelit atmosphere and limited seating , this is a nice , intimate spot to bring your date for some good eats and some good conversation . datenitenyc ",1
+"as leaders of a local congregation in hamden , often times we need special event catering and sandra ' s next generation restaurant has always surpassed our expectations . from impeccable professionalism and quality customer service , to luscious finger-licking meals , sandra ' s keeps us coming back . if sandra ' s next generation ' s service to us and our congregants is an accurate barometer of their future business accomplishments , we judge that sandra ' s will not only fare quite well but also excel in their endeavors , and we highly recommend and encourage others dine with them . ",1
+i have to say that i have been here twice . my servers matty and caitlyn were incredible . they were prompt and helpful . matty was so funny and knew the menu really well . caitlyn suggested a beer that was a mix of two beers- it was great . i love when you an go to a place and try something completely new ! i ordered the farm burger one time and the spicy burger another time . they were both great . the spicy one was the best . all in all i will be back many times . i ' m super psyched that they opened around here . i can avoid downtown burlington for a farm house style restaurant ! ,1
+"what ' s not to love about reading terminal ? ( well , apart from going there when it happens to be mobbed by tourists . . . but that ' s almost unavoidable ) . lots of delicious options , all in one place . i ' ve had hoagies , middle eastern food , diner food , pretzels from here -- it ' s all good . great way to get a taste of termini ' s delectable cakes without having to wait for an italian wedding -- buy it by the slice at the reading terminal market . and for the tourists , here ' s a little philly-insiders secret the best part of jury duty in philly is getting to have lunch at reading terminal , and topping it off with the best ice cream around from bassetts . yum ! ",1
+if the halal guys ( Nrd and Nth ) had a brother this would be the place . this halal cart is by far one of the best new york has to offer . when i first was introduced to this place the guys here were kind of enough to give us samples of their falafels and it is delicious ! i ' m also a fan of getting a combo . why not the best from both worlds . what i love this place besides their delicious and tasty food is they accept credit card ! if you are ever in astoria give this place a visit and try it . the cost is cheap and the taste is superb . your stomach will happy . enjoy your visit . ,1
+"gale is so nice ! we had the the fried chicken , smothered turkey chops , mac n cheese , potato salad , collard greens , and candied yams . the candied yams were my favorite out of everything however the skin on the chicken was so different then anything i ' ve had in a long time . it was so crispy and full of flavor . i wasn ' t a big fan of the potato salad ( too eggy for me ) but seriously everything is else was great . she didn ' t have the carrot cake but promised she ' ll have it next time . we went with the lemon cake and it was very good . overall , a good experience . gale is very sweet , and the place had a good energy . food was authentic . i felt like i was eating in grandma ' s kitchen and that ' s always a plus for me . i ' ll be back . ",1
+"we couldn ' t have asked for more kindness , teamwork and willingness to accomodate our lifestyle and vegan diet to make our wedding nothing less than perfect . long before we found hartness house inn , we looked at a couple other inns only to learn they were not interested in a lesbian couple holding a wedding at their facility , nor were they all that willing to create a vegan menu . the main rooms were fantastic ( and a friend could even bring her dog and stay in the cottage rooms ) and the entire place had a romantic and relaxed ambiance . the chef went above and beyond in creating a delicious vegan menu for our guests on our wedding day , as well as for our breakfasts . their incredible job has won them not only our gratitude and admiration , but the loyalty of some of our guests who told us when they visit again , they will stay at hartness house . if you want your wedding to be memorable for all the right reasons call the hartness house inn - you won ' t regret it . ",1
+"so i ' ve been meaning to try this place out since i live a few blocks away . i finally went on a wednesday night and have to say i was pleasantly surprised . i ' ve never had "" balinese "" food before so i asked the friendly waitress for some recommendations . she recommended the beef rendang and caramelized bluefish which both me and my date ordered . the beef was super yummy and the fish was amaze ! seriously , there were so many spices and flavors going on i don ' t think i could pinpoint what i was tasting , but i ( we ) really liked it . oh yeah , we also ordered the chicken wings for an appetizer and we pretty much licked the plate clean . i must say , i am super stoked to have such a gem in my corner of greenpoint because lets be honest , i am sick of the standard selection of chinese sushi deli sandwiches . i ' ll be back selamat pagi ! ",1
+"i am an anti-red meat person . i have always hated burgers . . . . . however , my husband ordered the tavern burger when we were here visiting . literally the best tasting beef either of us has ever had ( he is a big burger guy ) . a very simple burger , just meat , onions , and cheese . ( they serve it with an awesome aioli on the side ) it melted in my mouth . my husband and i were fighting over the last bite . i had the mussels , which were also absolutely perfect . great service , casual but classy atmosphere . a definite must if you are visiting burlington . ",1
+"the ivy is by miles the best princeton has to offer in the area of non-yuppy , cheap drinks , and decent - easy to hang out with - people . . . don ' t he suprised if you get roped into singing kaoroke , playing cornhole , or engaged in some all night conversation - it ' s the kind o place where most people know each other , and are always looking to include new folks . i hit it up whenever i get the chance . . . be careful , though , because cops patrol at closing time around it . . . anyway - gets my highest rec . . . best place to cap off a night in p-town . ",1
+"my fiance and i were craving good shabu shabu . we decided to venture out and try a new spot and found shabu tastu . after waiting N minutes we were sat ( not bad for a saturday night with no reservations in the east village ) and had a fabulous meal ! the food was great , service ok but everyone was helpful and friendly . the meat was fresh and tasted fabulous . i would recommend the prime rib eye and pork . and in the end the reduced broth with veggies were a treat . i can ' t wait to go back ! ",1
+"i have been hearing great reviews about luca ' s for years now . i finally had dinner there and the experience was fantastic . the staff was very warm and accomadating and the decor is beautiful . more importantly the food was outstanding . for appetizers we had the buratta which was an extremely fresh and creamy ball of cheese . it just oozed onto the plate and it was accompanied by the most delicious prosciutto , arugala , and fresh fruit . we also had the fried calamari which may be the best calamari i have ever had . for out entree ' s it was difficult to choose from so many great options . we wnt with the veal parm which was so delicious . the veal melted in your mouth . we also tried the risotto pescatore which was amazing and the seafood that came with it was so fresh ! overall it was a great experience and i plan on comming back again this weekend . ",1
+"there is no doubt that this toscano is authentic . i cannot say enough good things about this restaurant . we have had just about everything on the menu , but my favorite is the short ribs with polenta . it is quite possibly the best short rib that i have ever had . the two negative reviews here please disregard- i do not see any issues with the qualitative aspects of their food , or the qualitative . the service has always been spot on ( but as in this business , things do not always run smoothly ) - this is one restaurant that hopefully will stick around . heading their again this evening ! ",1
+"i had my sister ' s baby shower , with about N guests , at calandra ' s mediterranean grill , a few weeks ago and we were very happy with it . we had never been to the restaurant before but picked that location because they would give us the whole room to ourselves and the room had tall beautiful windows and a very light feel to it . i also put some trust in the calandra name , as i ' ve been to il vecchio a few times and love it . the manager , tom , was great to work with , and the food was delicious ( killer vodka sauce , by the way ) . also the servers were very helpful and attentive . i highly recommend it for those types of functions or family parties , but i would make sure to tell your guests that the restaurant is inside the hampton inn , so that they don ' t think it ' s a free standing restaurant . i look forward to going back with a small group for lunch or dinner and trying out the patio in the nicer weather . ",1
+"so-so food , terrible service . one particular waiter is just plain rude ! he slams down your plates and snatches them back when you are done . the older couple who i believe are the owners don ' t seem to be there any more , they were charming . the naan is good and the appetizers are ok but most of the curries taste they they are days old and reheated . not very spicy . we go occasionally because it is the only indian place around but the food is really not great . the weekday lunch special is good value . the sunday brunch special is awful . they charge you full price even if the curries have almost run out and you just get the gravy in the bottom of thee bain marie . a strange place all round but if you need a curry fix this is all there is around here . don ' t expect city indian food . ",1
+"i can easily say this is one of my favorite restaurants in nyc . they nailed every aspect of what a great restaurant should be . the low lighting and exposed brick make the atmosphere warm and inviting . i have probably eaten here about a dozen times . i will always order a tasting if it is available . i am always shocked by how creative and delicious their meals can be . and have you seen the wine list ? if not , you need to go for that reason alone . there are truly no negatives . they also have many events if you join their mailing list . i attended a beer vs . wine dinner with a friend . it was a unique , fun and unforgettable experience ! ",1
+"stopped in here for a snack and a drink while waiting for friends and for psN to open up on saturday . so happy to stumble upon this place . just moved to the city and had no idea there was such cute and sophisticated places in queens . place had a wait for a table , but i was lucky enough to score a seat at the bar . ordered a side of beets and a mimosa . was pleasantly surprised to also get a little plate of mini pastries- whole grain bread , carrot cake , and a chocolate croissant- yum ! the beet where super good . wish i was staying for actual brunch . staff was very attentive and i was able to chat with them a bit . will definitely be back . ",1
+"i went here last month with one of my friends . we try to make an effort to try every starr restaurant to check them out and rank each one . the atmosphere is very hip and lively , which i loved . my friend got the pan seared sea bass with butternut squash and mushrooms and i was lucky enough to sample it . if you go here for one reason , go here for the dip sum donuts . one of the best things i ' ve ever eaten ! i wish buddakan would open their own food truck and only serve these donuts they would make a killing . . . mostly from me going every single day ! it may just top my list of starr restaurants . definitely a great place and i can ' t wait to go back . ",1
+"i think this is the best place in hamilton . i go there at least twice a week the food is excellent ! the owners and the staff are very professional . they treat you like family when you go there they know you by name your not just another customer . i have never had a bad meal here at tessara ' s . they have a big menu lots of things to choose from . steak , veal chicken , fish and pasta dishes . another plus for tessara ' s is the prices are affordable and you get big portions . they also have a nice cozy . they have the best sangria in town . i have had parties there for friends of mine they loved it all the waiters were all very attentative . you got to try this place you won "" t regret it trully ! ! ! ! ",1
+"i have been coming to bondurants since pretty close to their opening day . their craft beer selection is superb , and ever changing . it ' s rare to go back and see the same things more then once . the whiskey selection is equally as impressive and whenever i order an old fashion , i watch the bartender use fresh orange and ingredients . the food is awesome - i think i ' ve tried everything on the menu at this point and have yet to be let down and have eaten brunch , lunch , dinner and late night here . the staff is also extremely knowledgable , friendly and helpful . i also really enjoy the atmosphere , from the hidden tvs that only come out for big sports events to the music to the gorgeous wood bar . ",1
+"it is surprisingly hard to find good , fresh food at very reasonable prices and westville does this splendidly . if you want a pork chop and scrambled eggs with vegetable sides or meat and potatoes , this is it . this is simple , wholesome , clean american fare . compared to the options around it the quality of the food , especially for brunch , sets this place apart in chelsea . only slight problem is it is a ) small and gets , obviously , b ) packed . go on a weekday for lunch , same great food without the hustle and bustle . ",1
+"as a mario batali restaurant , you expect a lot and lupa does not disappoint . we had the roman tasting menu and everything was superb from start to finish . the mozzarella was wonderful and so fresh , the pasta was delicious , and all the dishes were characterized by wonderful flavors and textures . definitely food that it would be hard to create at home . the service was terrific , a combination of friendly and attentive without being intrusive and the staff seemed to anticipate our needs at every step . the food and wine descriptions and advice were perfect . finally we loved the ambience of the restaurant , rich and warm and perfect for a romantic dinner we ' ll be back ! ",1
+"this was one of the worst meals i have ever had the displeasure of eating . the opening portion resembled something someone on survivor has to endure to advance to the next round . the proteins were ordered medium and came back extremely rare . no salads , no bread . . . thank god the portions were so small , both myself and my wife felt ill for the next N hours . one other observation from someone who has dined at fine restaurants all over the country , it was the most pretentious menu and preparation i have ever had the misfortune to consume . . . there are so many wonderful choices in philly to enjoy , stay away . . . ",1
+"wonderful this was my second visit to becco and , once again , i was not disappointed - i tried the chicken with argula and pine nuts and olives - absolutely delicious ! i also had the antipasto appetizer - interesting tastes and great variety - the cauliflower , the zucchini , the mushrooms , the olives , the fish , plus much more ! - what a great way to start a meal ! the most impressive part of my visit was the service - our server was exceptional - there when we needed something , but not overbearing - absolutely first class service ! i ' ll be going back the next time i ' m in the city ! ",1
+"you can ' t judge this place by what you see on the outside cause until you eat a hot dog here , you don ' t know what a hot dog is ! it ' s so greasy and good and genuine . i can feel it making it ' s way down to my tummy and i don ' t care how long it takes for it to digest , i love this place ! alot of people rag on rutt ' s for not renovating or upgrading or changing up their appearance but these people don ' t even understand what it means to eat at rutt ' s . you gotta judge for yourself . good prices . good food . it ' s just an overall chill place . go with friends . have a food fight . you won ' t regret it . ",1
+"cute place but one of the worst meals i ' ve ever had in new york . a fine place to go for a drink perhaps but i ' m really confused by the positive reviews for the food . a group of us ordered several different dishes and all agreed they were among the blandest , most half-assed dishes we ' ve ever been served in a restaurant . and we ' re talking pretty simple dishes that you almost have to try to f up . and don ' t even get me started about the obnoxious , coked-up waiter . so many other people have mentioned him in their reviews that i assume he ' s either related to one of the owners or the restaurant thinks his shtick is part of the attraction of coming here . avoid . ",1
+"just got back from this joint . my boy julian making fun of my reviews because i didn ' t use white smoke to correct my mistakes . f k it . i ' ll use it when i got lots to say like when i was talking about the ugly a hookas at push . julian gonna upload a photo so the world can see how they messed up his arm with the iv they don ' t know how to use . hookas . back to mp . this spot is nice . good food , vibe , everything is tight . the waitress could have been more on point . she kept asking us the same question . i bet she get fired . otherwise its a good bar . ",1
+the halal cart on broadway is one of the best deals in astoria . although their chicken rice plates can be a little inconsistent at times ( warning - when it ' s slow ) - it ' s usually the most amazing six dollar meal you can find . their falafel is always amazing - and i love the little salad on the side - with the pickled turnips . always always go for the white and red ( hot ) sauce - they go together like peas and carrots . also for a change of pace - the combo plate ( kefta and chicken ) is a great deal and when you are in a carnivorous mood - their beef kebabs are mouth wateringly tender and an amazing addition to your plate for N bucks . as good as it gets for lunch ( or a quick dinner ) in astoria - you can catch me there at least once if not twice a week ! ,1
+"we stopped here one day after looking for apartments . the outside looks very inviting and cute . i always thought the idea of a restaurant was to make food that tasted good ? this place does no . the food is flavorless and is need of salt . proper use of salt brings out the natural flavors of the food . i am not sure this place even knows what salt is . all the food was bland . our server was unable to make this experience any better . she seemed upset we came in so late ( Npm ) . i understand that is after the lunch rush , but i thought revers worked on tips and needed customers to make money . mthen again i thought salt was part of all restaurants , well at least the successful ones . stay away if you like flavorful food ! ! ! ",1
+"leone ' s--what a fabulous place ! ! ! last night was the first time that i had the pleasure of eating there , as i ' m new to montclair . i was first attracted to the place by the outdoor seating that they have , which i was told is brand new after the construction of a beautiful , wide walkway out front . i sat outside , which was delightful . . . and was immediately brought a basket of bread with olive oil . . . yummm . i ordered the lasagne , which was delivered prompty by my waitress , who was friendly , attentive , and just downright pleasant . the manager even came over to my table to check how i was doing ! nice people . the lasagne was delicious . i would definitely order it again . overall , a great experience ! i plan on going back really soon . great people , great location , great ambiance , great food--what more could you want ? ",1
+"dayton st . is good pizza with little wait--somewhat tough to find in new haven . crust is thin , tasty but not overpowering it ' s a little chewy and a little crispy . sauce is good but unexceptional--not as fresh-tasting as a pepe ' s or modern ditto on the cheese and toppings . subs and calzone have been very good . my complaint they ' re too pricy for what they offer . the free jar of sauce we got with our N order ( medium pizza and a large calzone ) was no real consolation . the place inside isn ' t gorgeous , but it ' s fine for a very no-frills evening out . ",1
+"bistango is a casual trattoria that hits all the right notes . the staff is welcoming . the decor is clean and uncluttered . the food is exceptional . i had lasagna - it was covered in gooey and chewy mozzarella and a meaty bolognese sauce that was out of this world . dining companion had capellini with shrimp and spinach , and she did not leave any on her plate . other dining companion , who has gluten intollerance pigged out on pasta with bolognese sauce - most of menu can be prepared gluten-free . prices are more than reasonable . this is a place you want to return to again and again . ",1
+"continuing with the transformation of murray hill , this beacon of meat , cheese and beer has arrived on the scene . but cannibal does not have the cold cuts and bud lights of college dorm days past , rather an array of salumi and aged hams , carefully selected cheese and a selection of craft beers from brewers worldwide . we ended our night here for some late night grub and some suds . we sat at the bar and were served by the very friendly and helpful barkeep who pointed us in the right direction for both our food and drink orders . so long as you don ' t go crazy you can get your fill on a tasty selection with out feeling the pain in your wallet . cannibal is a good option for a first date for sure - start with some small plates to see how things go , then move on to something bigger if all is well . plus you can always judge a person by what drink they order from their massive selection ! datenitenyc ",1
+"we have been going to august for many years , and it is our favorite restaurant . from the front door , we are greeted warmly by maria and the servers . once inside , we see familiar faces of regular customers who have become friends . everyone is like family , and that is how customers ( old and new ) are treated in this south philly restaurant . and the food is superb ! maryann is passionate about preparing and presenting tasty food of favorite dishes and daily specials . and maria ' s homemade desserts are the perfect ending to a delicious meal . try the warm roasted peppers and or artichokes as appetizers and the shrimp over penne or bolognese as entrees . and don ' t miss the banana bread pudding--a real treat ! we know that you will be hooked after your first visit , and then , you will be family , too ! bill christopher ",1
+"french-lebanese in montclair - wonderful went to the montclair art museum and afterward just strolled down a couple of blocks and wound up at uncle moustache . french-lebanese food . just superb . here ' s the website uncle-moustache . com we had the falafel plate , chicken tagine , and the ouzi . all just amazing . plus , we just ordered the two dishes and the owners just threw in the falafel plate for free . and was no ordinary falafel plate . supremely fresh , very tasty ( maybe spiced a little differently ) . . . i did not expect to be surprised by a falafel plate , but i was . two dishes could not have been better . atmosphere really like a cafe . interesting a fun . prices reasonable . a definite must do if you are in the area . ",1
+"giuseppina ' s has been my favorite pizza spot since it first opened a few years ago . i loved the fresh , classic ingredients and the friendly , warm staff . i walk in and i feel like i ' m being invited into someone ' s home each time . last month my husband and i had our rehearsal dinner before our wedding here and it was literally a dream come true . our guests were drooling over the pizza and our wine glasses were never empty . the wait staff was incredible and made us feel so special and welcomed . it was a fantastic night and it was all because of chris and the rest of the giuseppina ' s team . and the delicious , perfect pizza of course . we ' ll be back ! ",1
+"i love french food and i ' m always looking for a new place to try . when i visited nyc and tried la sirene , i was completely blown away by the food and the experience . first , the food was incredible and tasted like real french food . second , the waiting staff was very friendly and didn ' t bother you for the sake of asking you questions . finally , it ' s byob . it ' s rare that you can enjoy good french food in nyc with your own wine ( usually you can have one but not the other ) . since my first visit , every time i visit nyc , i tried to visit la sirene . keep up the good work ! ",1
+"i went for happy hour yesterday and ordered a dozen oysters from the delaware bay ( my hometown ) because they were on special for N each during happy hour . there ' s a bar and a raw bar which wrapped around the seafood prep area . the space looks very big due to the high white walls and exposed infrastructure , but i ' m not sure howthe floor space would work for larger groups if the place got crowded . the tables seem to but up to the bars . nonetheless , i didn ' t see anything i disliked about the place . the oyster selection provided a variety and it was fun to chat it up with the guys working the raw bar . my friend also had the turtle soup and thought that was very good although a little spicy for her liking . will be back again if for nothing else to sit in a corner and eat oysters by myself . ",1
+"i went to jane for a sunday morning brunch today and it couldn ' t have been better . we were seated immediately after walking in and were served promptly once we were seated . the waiter was very friendly and helpful and always made sure we had everything we needed . i ordered the vanilla bean french toast ( which is my favorite thing on the menu ) and it was absolutely delicious . the other people at my table also thoroughly enjoyed their meals as well . i would definitely recommend going to jane any day for a nice , delicious brunch . ",1
+"enjoyed a delicious dinner at the hourglass tavern , and there are , indeed , working hourglasses on the wall . the service by kelly was excellent , efficient and friendly . he made knowledgeable recommendations which we went for with no regrets . both dinners were specials -- one the leg o lamb cooked to perfection and the other butternut squash pasta , which tasted even enter than it sounded . we enjoyed both red and white wines by the glass , and they hit the spot . the restaurant is very small , but extremely efficient . there are three floors and we didn ' t get past the first . great spot before or after the theater . we ' ll definitely return ! ",1
+"fresh , tasteful food and good prices ( about N , - for a full meal in our case ) . being a tourist , i didn ' t find any other decent source of vegetables ( or meals that weren ' t deepfried and put on a bun for that matter ) in the whole city . it ' s easy , too . you grab a tray and a styro plate and put stuff on that looks good . they weigh the plate , and you pay by the pound . i would give them N stars if they had something for dessert , but i didn ' t find any . don ' t koreans have dessert ? or does it just not look like dessert ? i was craving for something sweet but was confined to dunkin donuts instead . ",1
+"this place is hands down the worst bar in astoria . i hate to sound brash , but more or less this entire place is just a pseudo-williamsburg style lounge filled with sensitive hipsters and overtly flamboyant homosexuals . they give you grief if your intention is to go there to get tipsy or if you try and hurry a female taking N minutes in the bathroom . do yourself a favor and stay away from this pretentious establishment , unless of course , you too are a pretentious wanna-be iphone sheeple with a mustache-tattooed finger who never drinks bud light and enjoys talking about purses with other men , then it ' s the place for you ! ",1
+"gooood . . . i ' ve just moved from ny and i miss those new york places so much ! ! ! ! well . . . here is my review first off , if you ' re excpecting to here about the food - move on - i ' m on a diet ! ! ! i only had one beer . . . i had a wonderfull time in the ice - house . in fact , if you look for a "" bar "" definition in the dictionary , you ' ll probably find a picture of ice house . . . . though the backyard is very unusuall for pubs in general , it fits perfectly to this place . i ' ll definitly come back in my next visit to the big apple ( and maybe even eat something next time . . . ) ) ",1
+"my friend recomended for going there to eat something special . we went to tops dinner to enjoy our diner of saturday night . averathe dishes seem to be hit or misge food at reasonable prices with big portions the quesadilla had bland cheese that dripped with oil , but the salad was fresh and had some good dressing . however , my friendordered a swordfish steak , which was tender and subtly flavored with a mix of herbsthe ambiance of the diner along with the cordial , attentive service deserve special and spices that complemented the flavor of the fish well . mention , and make tops diner a standout option if you ' re in the area and looking fgreat place to visit . ",1
+"my friends and i get a pizza from brother ' s every friday night . the owners always seem to be working and are very friendly to us and the rest of the customers . the place gets pretty busy on the weekends , but the staff doesn ' t ever seem overwhelmed . the food is always pretty quick . i ' m a big fan of the pizza , but their hot subs are also delicious . i ' ve had almost every kind , and i highly recommend them . i ' ve yet to have anything bad from brother ' s . i don ' t dine in there much , but it seems like a decent place to do so . the waitresses seem alright , and the place always looks clean and welcoming . brother ' s is awesome . go get some grub . ",1
+"i had a great experience last night at the good fork . the food , staff , and setting were all wonderful . we wanted to sit outside ( cute , intimate backyard ) , and despite the wait , the host was very helpful and comped us a desert for our wait ( which was less than he had quoted us and which we were perfectly fine with ) . the food was delicious -- i had the oyster po ' boy , which , while not a replica of the southern sandwich was great and included a generous ( for an app ) amount of oysters and a great guac side . the seasonal ravioli were also great . ",1
+"went there a few times already . each time the food got a little less tasty than the previous time . not sure why . the steamed buns are very average to me . the skin is getting to be heavier than before . the juice from the buns is bland . i have had better ones in chinatown . the rice cake is ok , a bit too chewy for me . the wait can be long if you go in on saturday nights . the tea they serve is like water . so bland . doesn ' t even taste like tea . the seating is pretty comfortable compared to some chinatown joints , except last time i had a drop of a noodle on my chair which was not noticed . the waiters in general are very nice . the hostess who seemed to pay more attention to the cash register most of the time than to the guests waiting was pretty rude to us . maybe she had a bad day . or maybe she is just the cashier . who knows . but we won ' t return to this place for sure . ",1
+"further reviews of south philly ' s pho ha are probably redundant , for two reasons pho ha is hands-down the unrivalled champ of delicious , aromatic pho , and there is really nothing about the place to criticize or critique . as such , pho ha really is the standard against which several hundred competing pho joints are judged . worthy of a mention though is pho cali in chinatown at the intersection of tenth and arch - i ' m fond of the family , who have always been loving and kind toward my kids , i adore their tiny waitress from chiapas , whose equally tiny hubby works in the kitchen pho cali ' s menu is delicious . so having said , someone was looking for bun bo hue - the above is a good bet . ca mon ! ",1
+"don ' t miss this excellent italian restaurant if you are in town . located in a post industrial building with redbrickstone , simple decor and glass see through kitchen , this place is a must be . menu is rich and full of options and changes periodically . we had as a starter the green salad with a sort of feta cheese and oil and lemon temper . . . simply to die for . pasta dishes are spectacular . carbonara was just perfect . well cooked al dente with the right amount of sauce and top quality tasty ingredients . finally not to be missed their grilled chicken simple but excellent . overall a special italian restaurant in manhattan . ",1
+we went in for a late breakfast sunday afternoon and wow i ' m glad we did ! i found about cafe chorba on yelp . my boyfriend and i were looking for a new local place to have breakfast so we decided to give this place a try based on all the positive reviews . i have to say it lived up to the great reputation ! i only live N minutes away and had no idea the place was even here . the food was outstanding and service was great ! even though our waitress was noticeably busy she seemed to have no problem keeping up with us and being awesome ! my only disappointment is not knowing about this cafe before sunday . i would definitely recommend more advertising to get the word out . we look forward to coming back again and again ! ,1
+"weird that i like hancos better in the new location . i don ' t know , the last few times i went before they moved i was underwhelmed -- the bread was soft and weird , and the ingredients seemed just blah . but the other day i was walking down smith and decided to wander into the new location ( it is a nice and relaxing design ) to satisfy my bahn mi craving and was very pleased . the bread had just the right amount of crustiness , and the ingredients burst with flavor . well done hancos . my wife says the pho is great too , but i haven ' t tried it yet . ",1
+"my friend and i went there for their natsumatsuri festival and i must say we were impressed by the food and the service . the food portion was small but still decent for the price because even though it was not that big , it can still fill you up and the quality of the food is exceptional . they also have a wide variety of sake and they gladly assist you in choosing your preference . we ordered the sanma onigiri and sake oyako don , and both were very tasty and filling . service is fast and the wait staff is very courteous and accommodating . a japanese friend also recommended this restaurant , which was another reason why we went . this japanese place could be a little pricey but if you are going for quality and authenticity , sakagura is highly recommended . ",1
+"a friend heard this local place is now open for sunday brunch so we checked it out ! great idea ! they offer a totally different sunday brunch menu ! fresh , friendly and really nice time - great place to come back for lunch or dinner . we each had the steak eggs with yuca fries - delicious and the coffee is great , too ! today ' s special sangria was a berry sangria and it was a great way to end the meal ! one block off atlantic on grand and just a few blocks from barclays center - so consider it on the weekend when everything else around atlantic terminal is crowded and noisy . this place is definitely worth a visit ! ",1
+"this as authentic as you ' re going to get . the inside is nothing fancy , but then again neither is the back alleys of bangkok . they do their best with decor . the main thing you have to worry about is the food , and that is spot-on . their menu is so extensive that my friends and i actually keep a note list on our phones of what we like the best . there ' s no possible way you can remember the dishes by heart as there are too many favorites . i ' d say about N of the dishes we tried were on the excellent list . lek is very hospitable and knows us by name . she makes the experience seem even more authentic and friendly . i hope this place never closes as i plan to go back for years to come ! ",1
+"ruined my first wedding anniversary with my husband last saturday night . we were looking for an italian restaurant in tribeca , and had heard good things . the interior was loud , but manageable . i ordered the mussels appetizer , which tasted okay at first , nothing to write home about . however , before we even ordered dessert , i found myself madly dashing to the ladies room with severe stomach pains . i barely made it on time ! returning to our table , my husband and i declined to order dessert , since my stomach was in agony . the bottom line is that the mussels gave me shellfish poisoning . i just returned from the hospital about a minute ago , after two rounds of stomach pumping and eating charcoal . after nearly dying , the rest of nyc needs to know to avoid this place . here ' s to hoping our second anniversary goes better . ",1
+"some months ago i had a negative service experience at garces trading company . i spoke to the regional manager about the experience and that i am a frequent customer . i brought a close friend visiter from dc . we were both disappointed . the regional manager graciously apologized and offered to make up for it next time my friend comes in . tonight we dined at gtc and everything was spectacular . we had a great salad and great house-made mozzarella . then we had short ribs and scallops . . . and duck fries for "" dessert "" . thank you to the regional manager for her generosity and to our waiter nathaniel who wisely recommended our food . once again i love this place , and so does my visiting friend . thank you again . michael silverman ",1
+"the tom ' s restaurant is the outside shot of the "" seinfeld "" coffee shop . the sign in the outside is exactlu the same as on the show and that ' s why we went there . we stayed for lunch , the place was packed during a peak lunch hour , but well organized , we only waited couple of minutes before we were seated . the diner keeps it ' s own identity and features only couple of pictures from seinfeld on the walls , which was nice to see , that they are not trying to mooch on the show . the food was great and staff was very friendly . ",1
+"i absolutely loved the food . i couldn ' t decide what to get so a couple of friends and i split a bunch of stuff . the deviled eggs were deliciously flavorful and creamy , not a big fan of potato salad but really liked it here , pickled green beans had a nice kick , pork belly was the right combination of crispy and tender , the burger and brisket-duck liver boudin balls just melted in my mouth , hot sausage was really tasty and just loved the crawfish mac cheese . there was a good amount of crawfish morsels , very tender and not rubbery . a very warm buttermilk biscuit that hits the spot . we sat at the bar and was greeted by a friendly and helpful bartender . even got to meet simon and was able to tell him how happy he made my taste buds . all in all pretty great . i don ' t even live in bushwick and will be back for more , ",1
+"i was in brooklyn last weekend visiting family and we decided to try the relatively new dekalb ' s restaurant in brooklyn , new york . what a treat ! the menu is filled with dishes that are creative , economical , healthy , and most importantly delicious . the wait staff was fabulous , especially jamie , our waitress . she was not just pleasant she understood what was in each dish and gave us great advice about what to order to fill all of our different needs . ( we were a group of carnivores and vegetarians . there were great choices for everyone . ) there was live music on saturday night- and the way the restaurant is set up , we could hear the music , but it never got in the way of our conversation . we first went there for dinner , and wound up going back for brunch the next morning . we never do that when in new york , but we had so much fun and the menu was so innovative , we could not help ourselves . ",1
+"we have just returned from griamldi ' s , so the impressions are relatively fresh . pizza was ok , but truthfully i would pick ernie ' s or modern over them any day . service was horrendous , we had to wait for our waitress more than N minutes to get refills of water or get additional items . we are not a super demanding croud , but even for us it was unacceptable . i will probably not return , as being pretty knowledgeable of the pizza scene in nh , there are superior options . if they want to compete the service needs to be improved and truthfully the pizza as well . ",1
+"having eaten at some of the best indian fusion restaurants in nyc , my standards are very high . tashan disappointed me with all but one dish . we sat at the bar hoping for some innovative indian cocktails and unique appetizers . we went with the tequila drink and it was nothing more than a below average margarita . we shared a tandori shrimp , a dish of spinach and morels , the kobe beef skewer , and malai kofta lollipop . it was all meh . the malai kofta had a very heavy and sweet batter and tasted like a donut . the spinach dish had a very unusual flavor and i ' ll leave it at that . i did like the shrimp , but it was overpriced . the other problem is the atmosphere is trying to hard to be swanky but the popeyes across the street really kills that vibe . plus the entire bar lounge was empty on a friday night at Npm . ",1
+"instead of going to my usual saturday brunch haunt i decided to try the newly re-opened khyber pass pub . the menu is southern style with some pub fare . they certainly changed things around , the new dining room with benches lining the walls and mixed chairs has a very homey feeling . pails of hot sauce and napkins arrive at your table when you sit , although they have a new extensive beer list i decided to have a bloody mary to start with . i checked out the menu and was really in the mood for the fried chicken , you get two sides with the entrees , i picked the bbq baked beans and some mashed potatoes . even though on the menu it said that it would be a N min wait , it came out quick and hot . the servers checked up on me and were very nice , i ' ll have to try many more things before it takes over my fav saturday spot , but i will surely be back for more . ",1
+"rye is the epitome of what brooklyn foodie ' s desire in a pub . the old world feel of the interior , dark stained woods , simple back-lit bar , and wooden stools , compliment the classic array of well mixed cocktails . my favorite is the house take on a dark stormy , although their blood smoke is a deeply , delicious surprise . the food is good . at times , tries to be overly refined , but the former chef of dumont certainly is up to something good . i prefer the bar menu , particularly the braised short-rib sandwich and creamy baked mac n ' cheese . this place can get super crowded , so i suggest going on a week night or starting out here early to set the tone for a good evening . also , the bar tenders are really great , service has always been fine . ",1
+"for authentic caribbean food ( and or dairy free food ) , vital is the best ! i was delighted with the level of service . the waitstaff were kind and very willing to answer any questions about the menu . the food was delicious and farm-to-table-fresh . i started off with authentic jerk chicken wings , and plantains with black bean hummus . for my main dish i had the the tamarind bbq chicken , which was out of this world . also , vital has a great selection of drinks and shakes ! i highly recommend their "" milkless milk shake "" with raw almonds and dates . overall , vital is a great bet if you are in the mood for caribbean fare , or if you have dietary restrictions that prevent you from having dairy . ",1
+"it took us N months to find our favorite pizza in the upper valley , but it was worth the wait . this place is amazing . great pizza , and the rest of their menu is pretty incredible as well . always help you with a smile too . so refreshing after trying some of the bigger places in the area . from now on , i ' ll support the new local shop and get better food in the process . the only negative i can think of is eventually the secret will get out from this review , but their success is more important . best of luck guys and we ' ll see you every friday for take out ! ! ",1
+"i ' ve had two good experiences at ice house , so when i planned to go back the third time i was very excited . i was looking forward to getting the avocado and shrimp salad . the shrimp ( normally excellent ! ) was terrible , a strange texture . . . flaky and tough at the same time . . . i mentioned it to the waitress and she gave me a sad face and sad "" oh that sucks , i love that salad ! "" and walked away . we assumed she had left to let someone know . when no one came over and she didn ' t return , we figured she would just take something off the bill . she didn ' t . i mentioned it to the manager and he gave me N off . so i ate a N bowl of avocado and lettuce . ( ",1
+"i love balthazar , it continues to be , after all these years , me and my boyfriend ' s favorite date place ( actually , i think grammercy tavern was our very favorite date place , but balthazar is our regular , traditional date place . . we got engaged there ! ) but anyway , you can always count on balthazar for fabulous service and delicious oysters ! ! it ' s not too casual , but not in the least bit fancy , it ' s pricey so it feels special , but it won ' t totally break your bank . it ' s great late night at the last minute or for a more planned kind of thing . . in short , it ' s an old stand by . . go with some friends and order the balthazar , you won ' t be sorry ! ",1
+"i like this place better then cheeseburger in paradise just down the road , much better . . . . drinks are very good and the food just has a better taste then the other . it is a chain restaurant so don ' t expect much . nice open interior and in the summer , open air room with live music sometimes . . . always cool . this is a good place to go for lunch , dinner sometimes a little rough , but still good . i always found the staff friendly and helpful . you should go at least once , especially in summer . . . my favorite of the entire menu . . . key lime pie . . . . must get ! ",1
+"i ' ve been to stone park cafe a couple of times , and each time it ' s been great . that is , until the last time i went . i experienced a rude , tastes less , and crass waiter . i ' ve never felt so uneasy and upset by a waiter and it ' s huge disservice . he was the most brusque waiter i had ever dealt with . now i won ' t discredited the cafe altogether , however i strongly urge the manager to oversee closely his employees and the job they are doing . a disgusting waiter like this guy could seriously ruin a business and it ' s reputation . as a consumer , who you deal with directly and the experience they brought to you , can strongly persuade your feelings and perception ' s ) in how you view the restaurant as a whole . legendary customer service is everything in my book . like really , who wants to spend money and deal with a rude and crass waiter . not i . ",1
+"i was born and raised in new york and went to school in the city , so i think i know a little about pizza . this is my favorite in manhattan . yes there may be better in the bronx or brooklyn but in the city this is pizza ! i ' ve been to totonno ' s , i ' ve been to grimaldi ' s and patsy ' s , all good but lombardi ' s is the best of these old places . no qualifiers , no this style or that style , it is only just pizza and this is how pizza is . it was the first pizzeria in america and it is my favorite because they have been using the same oven over N years . that ' s a N years of flavor in that pie . ",1
+"attended a private party rehersal dinner at olea for about N people . the appetisers were delicious to start us off . that was just where our adventure began . every selection , every course , was presented and prepared to perfection for all members of the party , and in a timely fashion . i can not say enough about the multitude of flavors with just the right seasonings . the wait staff is second to none . they really make you feel like you ' re part of the family . i would certainly go out of my way to eat in such a cozy and friendly atmosphere as olea offers again ! i highly recommend it ! ",1
+"had dinner last night - made a reservation and we arrived a little early and waited just a few minutes and we were seated . david showed us to our table upstairs and we loved it . ariel was our waiter and was very attentive - explained the the specials and favorite dishes in the restaurant . we both had the squid and black ink pasta with mussels , clams , squid scallops . it was delicious ! we had the soup of the day - also outstanding . the wine list is very extensive . all the wait staff was great to us - they had several large parties yet we were never left without someone making sure we were ok . we were post theater and just wanted a leisurely meal experience and had exactly that . oh - the deserts - my husband had a canolli and i had fresh berries and creme . they were outstanding - felt the canolli was one of the best i ' ve ever tasted . prices were more than reasonable especially for ny . next trip to ny - we will return . loved trattoria trecolori ! ",1
+"a "" super sake selection "" and a "" great happy hour "" make this piscatory pair in the western addition and south beach "" excellent "" "" for a big group "" looking for a "" hip and happening "" scene , but the "" inventive "" menu of sushi ( some of it "" on the spicy side "" ) also satisfies afishionados those "" on a budget "" say it ' s "" a bit overpriced for what you are getting "" , but most are still lured in by the "" delicious fish "" and "" good "" crowd . please don ' t review this business if you received a freebie for writing this review , or if you ' re connected in any way to the owner or employees . ",1
+"my family and i were super excited to hear that utsav was opening in wethersfield . we have been to the vernon one several times and hoped that the food in wethersfield would be as good and it was excellent as always ! ! ! ! ! i am not even exaggerating when i say this restaurant ' s food rocks ! ! ! i have tried several indian places in the nearby area and their food can not compare to utsave . i must say i did order out because i did not have time to sit and eat so i can not say how the dinning experience was while eating there , but food is food weather you eat it in the restaurant or at home and theirs is simply delicious . ",1
+"sidecar , oh sidecar . . what would i do with out you ? i have fallen in love with a bar , and it ' s name is sidecar . i find myself coming to sidecar to start my night , and typically to end my night . the best is the outdoor seating during the summer- you all should check it before the cold weather creeps up . their bugers are tasty , as are their chili , salads , nachos , and so on and so fort . this is a great place to go solo , with friends or on a date . the staff is always so friendly , and the food is mouth watering ( and affordable ! ) . ",1
+"hands down , the worst thai food in philly , and possibly the worst that i ' ve ever had . we eat thai food a lot . love it . this place was recommended to us by friends , for some odd reason . we usually have the same taste in food . not this time ! the food here was appallingly bad ! the place itself was icy cold on a damp , rainy day . no heat . we started off with the dumplings , which were tough and chewy and rather tasteless . then , we tried the meatballs , which were grisly . the pad thai , usually a big fave of all of ours , was sickeningly sweet . but , the biggest annoyance was that they never brought one of us their entree . totally forgot it ! the waiter never wrote down our order . always a bad sign . there are at least three other thai places in philly that are far superior and much less pricey ! avoid this one ! ! ",1
+"i just had really poor quality pizza . it seemed as if it was sitting around for hours and all they did was heat it up ( and burn it ) . it wasn ' t a slice ( and therefore one would expect it to not be that good because it had been sitting around and reheated ) but an order of an entire pizza . i used to go to the one in williston colchester , which is the best pizza around , so i thought that i ' d try the burlington one . i ' ve gone on many occasions to the burlington jr ' s , each time thinking the next would be better given the high quality food at the jr ' s in colchester williston . however , time and time again , it only seems to get worse . i won ' t be ordering pizza from them again . staff is very friendly nice and the atmosphere is pretty nice too with a decent location . outside of the staff atmosphere location , very poor quality pizza . ",1
+"i would have said when eatalia opened that it is a hidden gem . but after being open almost a year and a half , this is the best italian establishment in the city . make reservations , just a suggestion , because they are always full when i go during the week . authentic specials , delicious desserts , and service that is as professional , knowledgeable , and personalized as barclay prime and smith wollensky just to name a few of my other favorites . frank keep up the good work . hats off to chef ernesto and staff . i always recommend friends and they come back raving about eatalia every time . try the steak special and homemade pasta . great job guys ! ",1
+"starr restaurants are the place i kinda hate to enjoy . he is never very chef-centric ( albeit il pittore ) and i prefer to support establishments that are . but i love the continental , both locations . they have a big menu , but not in an overwhelming sense . just big enough that you can go with a big group and everyone can get whatever they are craving . all different types of cuisines and for the portion size i think the prices are very fair . some of our favorites are the tartare , french onion soup dumplings , lobster mac , mushroom flatbread , and rad na thai chicken . oh and they have an awesome salad now . called the continental chopped i believe . . kinda like their own version of a nicoise . it is amazing . drinks are meh , nothing too special . and of course , being a starr establishment , the decor takes you to another place . ",1
+"a few months ago , i ordered from here for the first time , for pickup . i ordered the eggplant parm for myself and the ravioli , spinach sausage for my father . overall , the eggplant parmigiana was an excellent meal . i should know i ' ve tried this dish in a number of bayonne pizzerias and diners . the eggplant was good ( not oily as it can sometimes be ) . the tomato sauce that came with the eggplant parm was very fresh and delicious . the vegetables were excellent too - cooked until soft but not mushy . my father raved about his dinner and told me that we need to order from here on a regular basis . we have ordered from goodfella ' s since , and everything we ' ve tried so far has been great . it isn ' t the cheapest place out there , but it is one of the best ! looking forward to my next meal there . . this time i think i ' ll ask for delivery . ",1
+"i went to giorgio for dinner with a friend a few nights ago . she had made a reservation ahead of time , and there was a small wait when we got there around six . although they do not serve alcohol , you can byob which is always a plus for me . we split the calamari first , and it was amazing . there were small shrimp in it and it wasn ' t too crispy or too soft . i ordered the salmon , and it came with roasted potatoes and vegetables . it was probably one of the best i have ever had . she ordered linguine and clams and she was very happy with the portion of both . we noticed they have a great weekday lunch special too . i will be back to check that out . ",1
+"hands down the best pizza in the whole city . it ' s always open late and the sicilian is my personal favorite . the lines can be long and the place in tiny ( sometimes you feel squished and can wait a while ) but the wait is always worth it . also always check in on foursquare because you get a free soda with every slice ! the pizza is kinda pricey so this "" free "" soda goes a long way . the guys there aren ' t the most friendly but they work hard . there are so many dollar pizza places in the area . . . ignore them all and go to artichoke . not sure if the other locations are bigger . this is my local place and i ' ll keep coming as long as they keep making their delicious pizza ' s . yum ! ",1
+"the restaurant is conveniently located blocks away from union square . it is open N hours so you can stumble in drunk after a night out bar hopping . i highly recommend the bacon wrapped dates and definitely any of the mac and cheese dishes . the staff there are not only trendy but also very friendly . one of the managers miguel is definitely attentive , professional ( unlike many ) and has great customer service . the bartender miguel ( also ) will serve you strong , top notch drinks and make you laugh and enjoy the atmosphere even more . i highly recommend this place if you ' re tired of snobby servers and less than mediocre service ! ",1
+"when you come to new york , the first thing you do is try the pizza , so i ' ve been told . i didn ' t want to walk into the wrong place , so i took scott ' s pizza tour . it was well worth it . he was an excellent tour guide and showed me the best pizza places in the city . as a new person to the area , i also enjoyed the detailed history accounts of pizza restaurants in new york . of all the places we visited , i recommend lombardi ' s in nolita . there you ' ll find plenty more nice people and experience an original mouthwatering taste of pizza . ",1
+"wow ! the pizza at red moon is horrible ! the sauce has no flavor , the dough is "" doughy and not crisp at all , and the cheese tasted artificial . with so many great pizza restaurants in nj , it is hard to believe that anyone would ever go back to this place for a second time . when we complained to the guy behind the counter , he told us we didn ' t know what we were talking about . . . hey what is there to know ? it taste lousy and all he could say is too bad ! don ' t even think of eating at this place . ",1
+"been going to lupa for years and it never disappoints . as reviewer eric asimov suggests in the times , stick to the pastas . they are not only wonderful , they teach you something important about simplicity in cooking . portions are not huge , but on the good side , pasta prices can be as low as N so you round out your dinner with superb appetizers . gnocchi is astonishingly good here , so order that if you can ' t choose . one complaint , they recently changed the incredible pecorino escarole salad . i hope they change it back . ",1
+"i had the best time at vivo ! the service was excellent ! our waiter took great care of us , and gave us great recommendations on what to try . their happy hour is always packed because of their prices . the food is delicious you don ' t have to wait long to get it . you have to try the pincho moruno when you go it is to die for . vivo has a unique atmosphere , it is very chill . they always have a dj playing , and people have a good time dancing . i am a fan of this place , i cant get enough of it . ",1
+"if you ' re a chili dog fan , ranch house is a must try . the ' hot chili ' is a bit inconsistent as far as heat - but when it ' s on , it ' s on ! you will sweat , you will cry , and you will marvel at the blend of flavors of the deliciously grilled hot dog , the buttery toasted bun , and that secret recipe chili which - in my view - is the star of the ranch house . plenty of other fast food variety on the menu the ' ranch burger ' is as good or better than options at ' those other places ' , breakfast sandwiches are available all day . but those famous chili dogs will keep you coming back for more ! the place ain ' t pretty but for what it is , it ' s pretty good . ",1
+"my boyfriend has been eating here for almost ten years and i since i got to the city two years ago . cafe orlin is one of the few gems left in a neighborhood that has been overly commercialized as the "" hip "" place by all the tourists . the food is wonderful and the staff even better . everyone is really chill and you don ' t feel as though they are overbearing at all . i hope it always stays just the way it is . the blueberry pancakes are amazing as are their chai tea ' s . anything you order will be delicious . ",1
+"i used to like this place b c it served murphy ' s and had sawdust on the floor of the bar . i should have known better b c that is the first sign of redneck irish behaviour and b c i was a person of colour i was told that i had to leave the bar even though i was just drinking water . so i asked the man who claimed to be the owner why would he throw me out and he said to me "" because i want to "" at which point i said to him that you are no better than mr . zimmerman in fl . that hit a bone and he really wanted me out but b c of my peaceful gandhi-esque approach he could not force me . i will never frequent this bar again because the owner is a racist ! ! ! ",1
+"from pub crawl haunt to trip worthy eatery . i graduated from caldwell college where this was closest non-dive bar so my friends and i would drink there . even though i ' m not in the area any more i ' ll always make the trip over to eat and drink there . their food is traditional tavern food but better than average , with a big selection of specialty burgers and the best waffle fries i ' ve ever had . do not skip the crab dip appetizer ! it is incredible ! the beer , however , is what keeps bringing me back . the biggest selection of any restaurant i ' ve been in . plus they frequently have great offers like getting a free beer glass or take home growlers . plus they have amazing beer flights . outdoor seating is available and a good choice when the weather is nice . the bar can get very noisy , especially if there is a game on , so be prepared . i ' ve had consistently good service and always recommend this little tavern to anyone . ",1
+"let me start by saying that i am sorry for not posting a review for this joint for so long , but i think its time now . already being a fan of the margarita i tried the vodka slice yesterday . as soon as those flavors hit my world was spinning . the experience was almost surreal . the flavors just continued to hit me stronger and stronger every time . the world around me seemed very pedestrian compared to that prodigious slice . i fell in love with that pizza . i also want to give artichoke props for being one of the few good places with vegetarian options in the city i will keep coming back for more . maybe tomorrow ? ! ! ! ",1
+"if you ' re into a more intimate dinner , delicious food , friendly wait staff , and a very nice and friendly owner , then you should go here . i absolutely love this place . the food was delicious and decently priced . if this was in the west village , each meal would have an extra N added to it , and this is what ' s nice about porteno . you get all the quality and service at a reasonable price ( not cheap by any means , but affordable ) . the owner approached our table twice to ask how things were going , and when we stated that the bottle of wine we had ordered wasn ' t really what we wanted after trying it , the waiter politely switched bottles , no attitude . i will be back , as this is definitely my new favorite restaurant in nyc . ",1
+"i was a regular there a few years back and havent been going because i felt that the place has gone down . a friend of mine was there in for christmas eve and did nothing but rave about it . needless to say i have gone back , pizzaria area finally set up and looks clean ! ! ! ! ! ! ! . however the tiles in the bar are still broken and the rug needs attention . we had a filetto di pomadoro pizza as an appetizer that was outstanding , one of the best pies i have ever had , then we took advantage of the two for one dinner menu that they offer . my husband had the roast chicken giambotta and i had the parppardella pasta . the food was excellent all around . service was very attentive and food came out quick . i am happy to see that nuccis is back performing the way that it use to . ",1
+"whenever i want my eyes to glaze over with the sight of food and dessert goodies i head over to the reading terminal market . it ' s hard to restrain yourself from buying something when you look at all the choices available to you . all sorts of cheeses , the grill , and bassetts ice cream ! the atmosphere is always holiday-like , if you know what i mean filled with people , lights , shops hugging each other , with new ones to discover if you turn this corner or that corner . a pretty wild place , perhaps too crowded , but understandably so . ",1
+"aniello ' s has the best cheese pizza . . . . . we ' ve had pepe ' s , modern , etc , and aniello ' s pizza tops everything everywhere so far ! the cheese tastes rich and buttery , and it is at its peak on a monday , tuesday or wednesday night . for some reason on thursdays through sundays , their busiest nights , it gets a little neglected , but is still good . with extra cheese , it ' s out of this world delicious ! the service when we dine in is always great , and they are all very friendly and care about our dining experience . we don ' t even order cheese pizza from anywhere else any longer because they don ' t compare to aniello ' s . haven ' t tried any other dishes , except the stuffed breads , which are great , because we ' re so enamored with the cheese pizza ! ",1
+"i ' m not one who typically writes reviews . . . . not because i don ' t appreciate them , more because i ' m lazy . however , my experience at the pickled heron went so well that i thought a positive review might benefit this start up restaurant . it was unique , cozy and most importantly . . . delicious . i had the eggs , sausage and cheese and it was arguably one of the best brunch meals i ' ve ever eaten . the potatoes consisted of a flavor i didn ' t think was possible and the sandwich was amazing . my girlfriend had the eggs benedict and we were both vying for each others meal . it was a great experience and i ' m confident i ' ll be back soon . ",1
+"this past saturday night i had the misfortune of going to sally ' s , with another couple who asked us to join them . i had never been to sally ' s . the pizza was in fact excellent , but the two-hour wait to get in and the N-hour wait for the pizza is unacceptable . i don ' t really care that some of the other reviewers say that "" it ' s part of the experience "" . nobody should ever have to deal with that experience . especially when there were several "" special guests "" who apparently had reservations and were free to just walk right in and take as much time as they wanted . i will never return to sally ' s . ",1
+"terrible service , pretentious place . brooklyn crab can ' t decide what it wants to be . what it wants you to think is that it ' s a casual , beach-side crab shack . if that were true , the stoner-slow service and chips of shell in the shucked oysters would be acceptable . no worries , bro , let ' s just look at the sunset and chill . but when they greet you with tribeca-like attitude at the door and midtown prices , any enthusiasm i might have mustered shriveled up fast . want beautiful views and killer seafood without the drama and pretension ? go across the street to the fairway cafe . ",1
+"recently while visiting our friends in connecticut my girlfriend and i discovered the lovely gem , the mint thai cuisine , while driving to our hotel . we decided to try it out since we were starving after the long plane ride from new york . as soon as we walked in we were promptly seated by our friendly server , lucky . he was very knowledgeable about the drinks . i must say , i was surprised they offered bubble tea , nevertheless the entr es . my girlfriend had the duck cooked in the panang curry with a iced bubble tea with the pearl . i had the basil fried rice with the shrimp , also with a bubble tea . and for dessert we shared an order of fried ice cream . it was absolutely delicious . i would definitely eat here again the next time we pass through . ",1
+"i went here for a lunch this past summer and the burger is heaven . pure heaven . if you need the best burger in the city- this might be it . it has to be . buttery roll , perfectly cooked meat , i don ' t know what meat is in it but it is by far one of the best i ' ve ever had . i ' m absolutely against duck cruelty as well but , i tried the duck confit fries and i wanted to cry they were so good . fried pickles , yum- if you ' ve never tried them do it ! but mostly , i just wrote this review because i work across the street since it has opened . i would be an obese pig if i didn ' t have self control or a religion that prohibits pork because the pork belly cooking and simmering- or whatever they ' re doing to it- it ' s f ' n insane ! i can ' t even go outside when i smell it , it ' s like a magnet ! in any case , whiskey village is awesome and the cask conditioned beers are pretty stellar as well , even if you just try it once . ",1
+"i usually don ' t go to brunch that isn ' t bottomless but i always make an exception for hope garage ! they have the best chicken and waffles i have ever had ! ! ! they make a maple syrup cinnamon butter for the waffles so you don ' t even need syrup ! the chicken strips are great too but the butter is what makes this dish so amazing ! the drinks are great and they have a bunch of simple syrups so you can kid of customize your cocktail if you want a different type of liquor ! one day i will make it there for dinner , but for now ? brunch will do ! ",1
+"i have found abner ' s to be an unexpected cheesesteak jewel . from the outside , it looks like just another restaurant that serves ok but not great junky food to university students . however , they make one of the best cheesesteaks that i have had to date . the place has got a classic vibe to it , and i found the service to be quite friendly . when i ordered my steak , they cooked the steak right then and there , resulting in a fresh , steaming hot product . the ratios of the meat , cheese , and bread are all satisfying , and the price is great . at the moment , abner ' s is my go-to place for a delicious cheesesteak , and i would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a delicious cheesesteak at a reasonable price . ",1
+"taste good malaysian cuisine is the best ! ! ! ! i ' ve been trying a few malaysian ' s restaurant both in manhattan chinatown and queens . this is the only place i go for authentic malaysian food after i have checked in the hotel in the city . most customer are locals and not many tourist know about this place . love their hainanese chicken rice , curry noodles , char kuey teow , kangkung belacan , bubur cha cha , pulut hitam and homemade herbal drink . their price is reasonable too ! service is a lot better than the rest of the malaysian restaurant in town . i can ' t wait for my next trip to new york ) ",1
+"i ' ve had several terrible experiences here . i suspect my review will be buried in the "" not recommended "" pile with the other one-star reviews because even though yelp claims it does not hide reviews for paying customers , it does . i have found the food here to be ok at best but in considering what they charge , it gets drastically downgraded . if i were paying a couple of bucks for these crepes at a farmer ' s market i ' d be satisfied . when i have to go out of my way to visit , deal with the pompous staff , and overpay for my food it becomes a bad experience . i could rattle off the experiences i have had involving dirty tables , wrong food , rude staff , etc . but as i mentioned before , yelp will delegate this as not recommended on behalf of the owner who does what he can to keep up appearances for the tourists who think this place accurately represents burlington . ",1
+simply put i love this place . i must have eaten at their other locations a few dozen times ( if i count take out dine-in ) . i have never been disappointed or underwhelmed . every time i wish i have bigger tummy so i could keep eating the delicious food . the dine-in atmosphere at the somverville location is great and lot smoother than other two of their locations and its not as loud as many of the nearby options which is nice . waiters are always attentive . cheap enough to bring friends and upscale enough for dinner with parents ( the kind where they pay for your meal ) if you are new to indian food then this is a great place to start . if you are an old pro they can satisfy you here also . i don ' t think i have ever order the same thing twice and loved everything i have eaten . ,1
+"excellent spot in montclair for some good food with a great atmosphere . granted its decor is a tad hipster , but it all comes together very well . i usually come here for brunch and its always packed but im alone on my way to work anyway so seating is no problem . it is a cafe so a specialty coffee is a must . i prefer an iced dirty chai latte for the hot summer days along with my corned beef hash . food is always tasty , the coffee is enjoyable and the service is kind and attentive . overall awesome place . ",1
+"this place is absolutely beautiful ! my friends and i go out to dragonfly every time we are about to go to amc . my favorite dish is the sizzling mongolian beef , then i ' d have to pick the thai wings ! omg orgasm ! ! the hostess are so warm and welcoming , the lighting is perfect , the servers are funny ! i ' ve been here so many times i ' ve had them all ( almost ) . ryan is awesome , laid back and makes good recommendations . brian is very good with food allergies , a joker yet fast . michele and james are so sweet and polite ! a couple months ago a couple got engaged at the barbecue session , it was so cute ! that same night a man made the sweetest toast to his lady ! always a fun time ! there should be more places with such a good energy . ",1
+"i ' m italian , i ' ve been in usa for N months and never had italian food to leave deeply america . i understood american way to eat , for consequence the italian thing i miss the most is olive oil ! ! ! today i decided to eat italian because of this and , trust me as italian , gaia ' s cook is excellent , not oily as someone wrote , americans do not have idea on how helthy and good it is ! i felt soooo sad everytime i had a salad without olive oil , but just sauces ! ! ! how can you live without ? ? ? anyway , i had a buby panino made with homemade focaccia ( italian speciality ) and fresh tomato and mozzarella di bufala ! great delicious taste and very little price ! ",1
+"one of my favorite brunch spots in brooklyn ! there is rarely a wait to be seated because the place in rather big . outside patio is very pretty , rustic and farm-y . food is yummy . i especially love the humus dips platter and the adult grilled cheese . unfortunately there ' s no bottomless booze ( . service is good , waiters are very attentive and always come around to see if they can bring us anything . parking is not easy to find in the area , but on a nice day the walk from a far parking spot is definitely worth it . ",1
+"i ate here on my last trip to new york last month and i was pleasantly surprised . not only did they have my favorite belgian beer but also the matching glass with it . this was the first time i had ' hopus ' in new york ! the waitress served it perfectly and when she opened it , it popped like a champagne cork like it should . the crevettes where awesome and the mussels where great too ! everybody from the staff was really friendly and helpful with all our needs . i am definitely going back on my next trip so i can try some more of their eclectic beer selection . ",1
+"ridiculously delicious food and cocktails ! blend on the water exceeded my expectations and i would recommend it to anyone visiting new york ( and i would go a little bit early , so you can take some pictures outside before you sit down ) . it ' s worth the train ride to see the view and taste the fabulous food by chef kevin . the restaurant is more than just a fine dining establishment - it ' s an experience and a feast for the eyes and the palette . the hospitality shown by lance and the front of house staff was beyond , and we had some of the most amazing cocktails by john at the bar . bring your appetite , because you will want to order everything on the menu , and believe me , you will finish every bite ! i would highly recommend the nachos , skirt steak , salmon . . . and everything else . bravo , blend on the water , you truly impressed this foodie ! ",1
+"it was just for the lunch special ( and that happened quite often , the experience each time being amazing ) . it was a true test last night because the place was a lot busier than it usually is during the lunch hour and the crowd was also much more sophisticated . the food was amazing , the service was attentive , with my friends who were with us have never been to basso before and they were all in awe , i felt so happy that they all were as crazy about this place as i was . we have tried wine , there are some very good choices , i think this probably makes basso my favorite italian restaurant in the entire city . i don ' t think i will ever get tired of the food and the service . it does get a bit pricey during the evening as compared to lunch , but in terms of comparing it to other high-level italian places . ",1
+"i have been going to blue ribbon brooklyn for years . i cannot say more for the food , the late hours and the staff there . i love their sommelier manager so much , as he never hesitates to pour us flights to try in order to find us the perfect bottle . he and the thoroughly midwestern , all-male staff ( the deal is , all blue ribboners start out as busboys , a hard job , and female servers can make an easier salary at a place with less heavy plates , so it ' s all guys ) treat us like gold . we love you guys ! ! ! ",1
+"posto changed my life ! there is no better thin-crust pizza in the neighborhood ( gramercy ) . everyone i have brought there has continued to go back on their own . it is a small relaxing place that attracts a nice mix of people - singles , families , couples , old , young and definitely not up tight - except for the people who perhaps find the nice vibe unsettling ! the entire staff , including the delivery guy the phone person , are professional , courteous and friendly-always ! i have gotten to know carol and ron and always feel welcome - they even know my name ! . ",1
+"the beer list is good , and the atmosphere is great ( sunday quizzo is usually a good time ) , but the food is hit-or-miss . sometimes the food is wonderful ( good fries , great chowder ) and sometimes it ' s terrible . on one trip the cook apparently failed to properly clean the griddle prior to putting my wife ' s burger down to cook - needless to say a hamburger that tastes and smells of fish is less than appetizing . the waitress was very apologetic , but that ' s the last time i ordered a burger there . as a side note , mccrossen ' s used to have one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches i ' ve ever had , but have removed it from their menu . it was truly one of the only reasons i went there , and likely won ' t be returning often . ",1
+"i love the atmosphere at barn joo . i ' ve been here a few times for dinner and also for events on two occasions . it feels rustic and cozy and the food is great too . don ' t come expecting authentic , authentic korean fare , but enjoy the unique twists on classic dishes . my favorite item is an appetizer with a piece of sashimi on a sesame leaf ( aka "" perilla "" or in korean this is called gaen-ip ) called "" yellowtail on the green "" -- this is a must try in my opinion . the wings are also great extra crispy , not too sticky or spicy . at happy hour , they ' re a great deal , too . barn joo is cool departure from the k-town scene ( which i also enjoy , but for different reasons ) . ",1
+"the food is horrible ! however , the service is great ! outside of a diner , and the pizza shop also owned by riverwalk bar and grill , there isn ' t too many other places to eat on ri . perhaps with increased competition , riverwalk will start to improve the quality of their food , and hire better cooks . other than that , it is not a bad place to have a few drinks , and watch the game . i agree with bo in reference to the tip charge , they hold on to the change . when i asked why this was done , they said that it was the policy . although he offered to give it back , the damage was done , and i told him to keep it . however , this tactic appears under-handed , and could be illegal . they need to re-think this practice . ",1
+"the counting room is an amazing spot to meet friends , have a cocktail or a glass of wine from an impressive wine list , and share a plate or two . . . or three . great local beer list too for the non-wine drinker . the dual space is incredible and the atmosphere , laid back and fun . the food is wonderful , affordable , and prepared in a tiny "" kitchen "" behind the bar - right in front of you . the aroma of sizzling garlic and herbs invites you in from the street , or lures you up from the cocktail lounge below . must-haves from the local menu are the herbed croutons , deviled eggs , and fresh ricotta cheese . carnivores will love the meat plate . staff is friendly and welcoming . a perfect brunch spot - especially in warm weather when the industrial garage doors are up . check it out before you can ' t get in ! ",1
+"one day i was craving mango sticky rice , so i googled thai places in philly that had it and this was the first to show up . my aunt , uncle , and i headed there for a late lunch unfortunately , we had gotten there N minutes before their afternoon closing time . i expected to be turned away , but instead the sweet waitress ushered us in and told us that of course we could still eat . she handed us their special lunch menu , which was unfortunately restricted to an appetizer soup and a lunch entree no mango sticky rice . my aunt urged me to ask anyway , so i did . to my surprise , the waitress said that making it would be no problem at all . the tom yum soup was spicy and delicious . the pad thai tasted authentic . and the mango sticky rice ? the best i ' ve ever had . this place is amazing . accommodating , delicious , beautiful . . . what more could you ask for ? ",1
+"joe took me to aurora for our second date . i was so excited i stumbled when i saw him waiting for me at the bar . i was wearing my favorite catherine malandrino dress and we sat in the back corner table . he slid his hand up my leg and i almost lost it ! the food was delicious , it really was , but what i remember most was joe and i making our own little world , lost in the food and the wine and each other . we closed the restaurant down , just he and i and the soft din of aurora closing for the night . ",1
+"i have heard that the pizza here was "" sooooo delicious "" from a few friends of mine and finally decided it was time to go check it out ! when i say delicious , i mean delicious ! ! ! ! ! i immediately got hooked on their sicilian slices ( ate N ) d it has to be the best in brooklyn ! i could not believe how tasty it was . the prices here are very affordable and you get this warm and welcoming feel . the service is great . i especially liked how the waiter checked on me from time to time and i received my food and drink very quick . i am definitely going back to experiment the baked ziti dish that they have ! ",1
+"new york times gives this place a great review and rightfully so . i have taken my family and friends there a half dozen times since first going in july and i and everyone in my party have always been totally satisfied . the service is very friendly as the waiters give you time to chit chat with them and they are quite entertaining as well . the atmosphere is comfortable . it ' s always full of patrons so it has that "" i ' m someplace that ' s great "" feeling . the owner offers a free drink of his choice at the end of the meal . nice touch . ",1
+"this place is a small restaurant , but a very cute one . the outside of the building looks as if it is a garage and opens up in the summer to give the place a somewhat outdoor restaurant vibe . the food was phenomenal and came in decent portion sizes for what you pay for . inexpensive for nyc , but had smaller portions . i wasn ' t wild about the famous chicken everyone raves about as it was on a bone and difficult to eat , but the pasta we had was great , and the desserts were heavenly ! i shall be on a train on my way back to nyc to try their brunch sometime in the very near future . my only bone to pick with this place is that our waiter was pompous and made us feel like the questions we had about the menu were stupid ones . the food is definitely worth the hike out to the west end of town ! ",1
+"i just created a yelp account to write this review . you can imagine how bad my experience must have been , compelling me to write this review . i went to this place with very high expectations , waited for an hour and N minutes and left without even getting a table . yes . . . . this is how public treats their customers . the two hostesses are rude , snobbish and i don ' t understand why . while we were waiting for one of our fifth friend to join us , one of them went to the extent of saying - "" maybe you should tell your friend not to come . "" i was stunned ! how on earth do they get away with this . in any case , if you have high tolerance for bad service . . . . check it out . i would give this place zero stars since i didn ' t even get to try to food . i ended up going to lovely days next door and believe it or not i loved it . we ordered egg fritatas , noodles ( spicy ) , pancakes - all were excellent . i am definitely going back . ofcourse , i am a fan of their bloody mary . ",1
+i have never written a yelp review before but after the wonderful treatment of the entire staff including the manager i just had to . lets start off with the drinks . fantastic . i ' ve never had better tasting drinks in my entire life . i ' m kind of a pansy when it comes to anything spicy but i could not keep my lips off of my friends poquito picante drink . it was amazing ! the food was also just as good . the empanadas were so flaky and soft and the plantanos were just sweet enough . the service was fantastic . everyone was attentive as soon as we walked in . the manager even personally walked us over to beauty and essex just to make sure our night was even better . i ' ve never been treated better in ny . thanks yerba buena for a memorable night . ,1
+the only reason this place doesn ' t get six stars ( or more ) outta me is because it is damn near impossible to get a table lately . i say lately implying that i go all the time . because i do . because the food and booze is that good . like i can ' t believe everything i put in my mought makes me say oh my god . i just wish they would buy out the place next to them and expand so i can take people there and show off my local eats knowledge . buttermilk smacks around alotta big name snooty spots with an affordable menu and well priced drinks . love . ,1
+"we went to this place to have drinks and appetizers and the old fart bartender had a lousy attitude . did not understand what her problem was . she was a mute did not say a word just knotted her head . so we had just one drink and decided to get out of that place . the stupid bartender just threw the bill in front of us , and gave us the change without saying a word . she was very nasty and very ignorant . there was not music playing , just a few loud people . don ' t waist your time and money . we are never going to this place again even though we live just a few blocks from that place . terrazza restaurant and bard stinks , i will be sure to tell all our friends and neighbors about it . ",1
+"i have been meaning to write my praise for this place for awhile now , but did not have time until now . my partner and i usually go to new york every year to go shop , watch broadway shows and try the best restaurants that we have heard about . this ramen place surely deivered on being the best . the broth of the ramen i ordered was amazing . the texture and taste solidifies the fact that these noodles are handmade fresh . we were going to see daniel radcliffe in how to suceed in business . . . that night and i was so disappointed that when the waiteress offered a refill on my noodles i had to say no since we were running late . the next time we go to new york this definitely will be a "" must "" . ",1
+the best of the best vietnamese sandwiches as they bring the most authentic in all of new york and very generous portions in ingredients . there was one incident in which they were very accommodating in that they ran out of bread and three customers including myself were in the store wanting to buy their sandwich . i then suggested that i would willingly go outside to buy just the bread though only i wanted their ingredients . they agreed to my request and there we go three more sandwiches for us to enjoy and three more sandwiches they profited from . they also make excellent coffee fried appetizers and deserts . way to go and they ' ve been in the business for over N years . way to go . ,1
+"i took my N year old mom to jimmie ' s to celebrate her birthday . we brought an ice cream cake which they refused to put in their freezer because they supposedly had no room . i find it hard to believe that a restaurant that size had no room for a six by six cake box in their freezer . the food was not great . i had the broiled seafood combo and the swordfish was very fishy tasting which leads me to believe it was not fresh . of course we had to eat ice cream soup for dessert ! it will be a long time , if ever , i return to jimmie ' s . ",1
+"i ' m new to new york . . . so i got on yelp hoping i could have some guidance to find a good restuarant to end my night . thank god for the internet because it led me to ghandi ' s . the food was spectactular ! i was originally going to go to an applebees or buffalo wild wings . and am i glad i didn ' t . just like i read in the previous reviews , when i told the server i wasn ' t familiar with the menu . . . he directed me to what was good . i had a curry dish . . . i asked to make it spicy and it was just right . the garlic bread is the truth ! will definitely be back . thanks again yelp ! ",1
+what a great find ! thank you fellow yelp members . this is an ideal spot for anyone commuting out of grand central station . a N minute walk brings you into another world . it is a bit tricky to find . i was looking for a basement entrance from the street . i ordered a dish of duck with scallions . i am no expert on japanese cuisine but the flavor of that duck was . . . . . well it ' s all it ' s quacked up to be ! the small serving size was not what i ' m accustomed to so i had to savor every bite . they have a huge sake selection but unfortunately i also have some serious driving ahead of me . hopefully next time i ' ll be able to try some sake . so glad i found sakagura ! ,1
+"consistently the best noodles in new haven . the food is always served quick and hot . it tastes amazing . and terrific value . if you ' re a regular , the staff is prompt to take care of you , otherwise they may come off as standoffish . that ' s just the norm , they don ' t mean anything by it , they ' re just focused on getting the food out , not striking up a conversation . their limeade is so refreshing and their mushroom buns are a yummy comfort food . such great value . you get tons of food for really cheap . not a lot of space and the place is a bit dingy looking , but the food makes up for it . my favorite noodle spot in new haven . ",1
+"i have never written a review before , but i felt compelled to write one about new kitchen . i have never been so frustrated or upset with a restaurant in my entire life . their rudeness on the phone when placing an order is one thing , but then to deliver the wrong beverage not once , but twice , even after specifically saying "" hey , last time you messed up . don ' t do that again , "" and then the next order is literally the same mess up as the first . the food is mediocre at best if you ' re in the area and just need something to fill you ' re stomach , but at this point , i ' m done . it ' s not worth it to me . would not recommend eating here if you value restaurants with integrity , quality , or customer service . because new kitchen lacks all three . ",1
+"like the atmosphere and the tea and food but they cannot control the customers . i have walked out of there several times because all seats full of students who stay for hours and order little . sometimes customers leave their laptops on the tables and leave for hours , thus taking up the space of other paying customers . nice that the owners are congenial in this way , but they need to learn how to move customers on when they are not buying and make room for people who want to purchase , sit for a moderate amount of time and then move on . doesn ' t princeton u have a library and lounges for these students to hang out in anyway ? ",1
+"i love this place ! i ' ve been to sugar freak three times now - twice for dinner and once for brunch - and it is always delicious . plus the servers are very nice , which is always a plus for me . the first two times i went the music didn ' t seem to fit with the vibe of the place ( they were blasting top N pop when it seemed more like the sort of place that might play zydeco or some other southern roots to set the mood ) , but this last time they had lowered the volume of the music and were playing rock and zydeco . it was fun and felt like more of an "" experience "" . definitely worth a visit - if you care about music or not ! ",1
+i find this very good chinese food . yes it does take a while if you don ' t call your order in . that is why we always call our order in . every thing is cooked fresh . egg rolls are not already cooked . i have found their kids always friendly and nice . the food has always been fresh . they have been at this location for over N years so they must do something right . they also have a vip card that gives you a N discount . sing ' s kitchen is a lot better than the two places up by the police department off of saw mill . ,1
+"my boyfriend and i were looking to have a romantic dinner at this little restaurant we had heard so much about , it was nothing close to romantic . when we arrived at the restaurant with a reservation they were "" running a little behind "" . it was already "" too crowded "" at the bar , according to the owner , waiter , hostess so we were asked to wait outside on the streets of red hook . when we finally sat down we ordered the fried oyster appetizer . it was hardly cooked and made my boyfriend queezy . i don ' t want to go to a restaurant where i don ' t feel welcome . the owner should spend a little less time hyping up his restaurant and a little more time on customer service . ",1
+"after a really long wait , i finally got seated , and had the excitement of ordering my first denino ' s pizza . i ' ve heard a lot about it . . . . best pizza on staten island is what some people say . i ' d have to say , it was pretty great . there was nothing bad about the pizza . every aspect of it was well done . but i don ' t think there was anything truly special about its pizza either . there wasn ' t anything not to like , but there wasn ' t anything to really fall in love with either . if you ever have the urge for a great pizza and don ' t want to be disappointed , this is the place for you . if you are a tourist , or someone interested in getting a feel for staten island pizza , i highly suggest you go . ",1
+"while visiting new york my wife and i were looking for a place for lunch on the lower east side and would have walked right by this little jewel of a restaurant had we not noticed two women descending the stairs and then seen them go into gaia ' s . and how lucky we felt that we had passed up a number of other places that seemed "" okay . "" gaia ' s italian cafe is infinitely better than okay . there are only eight tables but the place is filled with the obvious love gaia feels for her food and her customers . gaia is italian and a typical italian cook . when my wife asked for pepper for her salad gaia said the salad didn ' t need pepper but when my wife then ordered the marvelous vegetable soup , gaia asked if my wife would like it to be a little spicy . that story tells that this wonderful place is much more like eating marvelous food in a friend ' s kitchen than in a restaurant . oh yes . . . the food is just terrific . order anything you ' ll love it . ",1
+"i was on a mad mission to get an oyster po ' boy a couple weeks ago , so i zeroed in on a couple places in center city that offer such a thing when i had a rare afternoon off . there are not , to my knowledge , a multitude of options in philly for authentic cajun ( though i ' d love to be proven wrong . ) beck ' s was my first stop and i didn ' t have to go any further . it was definitely one of the best sandwiches i ' ve ever eaten . admittedly , i ' m not easily displeased with oysters , but these were perfect and the bread was perfect and the cigarette afterwards was perfect . i ' ll have to take a sick day to get back there anytime soon , but i will . no question . ",1
+"my family and i have been going to park ave for more than N yrs and until the last few years or so have been happy customers . i am not sure what has happen over the past few years but there has been a steady decline . i don ' t know what is going on with the sauce but it seems old and pasty . i ordered the lasagna dinner and i had to dump N of it because i could not give it away . we ordered pizza the other night and it tasted as though they opened a container of salt and dumped it all over . this was always the go to spot in town , now it always seems to disappoint . ",1
+"love , love , love parc ! it has a great french romantic , laid back open air atmosphere that is good for groups or couples or friends . my best friend and i visit whenever we are in town to catch up and have a wonderful meal together . we used to live in nyc and it reminds me of pastis ( but bigger ) or an upscale french roast . the restaurant itself is huge but reservations are a must because it can get crowded . i like the croque monsieur . the trout was out of this world as well . they also give you a nice basket of french breads . you can ' t go wrong here - it ' s a whole experience ! ",1
+"korean taste is such a choice that i would never dare to avoid . they are so up to the mark for which i am really happy and keep them as my choice of visit every now and then when i come to new york . everything is reasonably-priced which can easily be afforded by those who love to have only low price food . if i could describe woorijip in one analogy , that would be the same thing which forces me to come here , their service and catering . there are a lot many reasons people would get mad to come are and most of them are well illustrated by the yelpers . furthermore , woorijip is the manifestation of your mother waiting by the kitchen table when most of the college going kids visits home during college ",1
+"abner ' s has become one of my favorite places in the city . besides dalessandro ' s in roxborough , i think abners has the best cheesesteak ambiance combination around . their staff is super friendly and the environment is relaxing so you have no problem stuffing your face with their food . the pizza fries are great , and the scrambled egg cheese steak is unique and great tasting at the same time . they are a close walk from a couple of different bars , which comes in handy , particularly because they are open until Nam on the weekends . ",1
+"my wife and i recently dined at buddakan to celebrate our anniversary . needless to say , with all the great reviews on yelp , which we normally find agreeable , our expectations were quite high for a great meal . unfortunately , we were quite disappointed . the tuna spring rolls and the chicken dumplings . the spring rolls and dumplings were bland and for that matter nothing was very tasty or flavorful . my wife was disappointed with meal as well . the steak was properly cooked medium but was dry and tasteless . there was just a small hint of wasabi flavor . i don ' t understand what all the positive comments are about ",1
+"this place is a hidden gem that has undergone new management which is a change for the better . we were seated in minutes and got our drinks quickly . the apps started with chicken satay and calamari . both dishes were pretty good . i loved the calamari between the two . my favorite new entree is the crispy duck basil . get it ! ! ! it was flavorful and even had an option to make the spice more intense . please be aware that there is mild , spicy , hot , and thai hot which is the spiciest of all . i would definitely go back again and try another app and entree . also try to save room for dessert as well . ",1
+"food is pretty good , but unless you get what i ' ll call the "" shipyard special "" - two slices of pizza and a can of soda for N - prepare to open your wallet a little wider . a converted shipyard workshop , "" the frog "" has some old-time hard work feel , that ' s overwhelmed by the fashionista hipster feel of urbn ( cranes hanging over a koi pond and bizarre modern art . good place to people-watch because of the mix of workmen , government and city employees , and urbn designers in odd outfits ( such as turtlenecks and ugg boots in the middle of summer , and sandals and miniskirts in winter ) expect interesting combinations of fresh ingredients , but a lack of spice in any of the "" ethnic "" fare . the dessert table is right of front and very tempting , but can be disappointing . the food and seating brings in three stars , but the old aircraft carrier outside and workshop tables cranes give it an extra . ",1
+"yasuda may have great sushi , but the stench from their total lack of class has overshadowed their food , and turned me permanently away from this restaurant . my wife and i had a reservation on a monday night , and when we showed up with our two year old son , we were emphatically told no children , and that we no longer had a table and were turned away . they waved us off like solicitors without apology . any family should find this utterly classless . shame on yasuda and its owners . it is not as though this is a N a couple romantic restaurant . families that value family life , should send a message against this trifling behavior . ",1
+"all around great place ! my husband and i have been going here for some time now and it ' s become our favorite restaurant . the atmosphere is classic french bistro , the service is very friendly and inviting , and the food is consistently good . the dishes are mostly really well done versions of traditional bistro food . their risottos are flavorful and fresh tasting . the crepes are light and tasty . a recent cod special was well cooked and delicious . the mussels are really good and they make one of the best burgers i have ever had ! and to top it off , the pricing is very good . one of the owners is usually on hand to welcome you and make you feel at home . the rest of the staff is attentive and warm ( a special shout out to fardosa and eddie ) . i ' d love to keep this place as my little secret , but i want it thrive as an oasis among so many mediocre "" hip "" places in brooklyn . ",1
+"some people ( aka some people from dela-where ? ) wouldn ' t know a good pizza if it came up and bit them in the . that being said , this place serves delicious , healthy organic pizza as well as salads , paninis , desserts , etc . it is a relief knowing that i can have a delicious healthy meal that is not reminiscent of cardboard . i frequent the pennington location often and enjoy the wine bar , and after work happy hours . i never get tired of the pizza and have never had a bad experience there ! everyone is super friendly and accommodating ! ",1
+"i ' ve been going here since i was a kid . the same waitress that served me twenty years ago is still there . fast , courteous , even too polite at times . went today for lunch to get my favorite dish- taiwanese beef noodle soup . this soup is the best it certainly holds up against the stuff i ' ve had in taiwan . the noodles were a little thinner than i remember them , but they ' re fresh , and that really makes all the difference . for those who don ' t know taiwanese beef noodle soup , the broth is supposed to be mildly spicy and salty , with a modest amount of chili oil and a hint of star-anise . the beef and tendons are pressure cooked to a nice tenderness , and absorb the broth well . the slight crunch of bean sprouts and sour of mustard greens fill out the texture and taste of the soup . my favorite . ",1
+"only one word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . amazing . thin crispy brick oven baked pizzas that don ' t feel at all doughy . we have gone there quite a few times and tried many of the vegetarian pizzas . the pesto pomodorro margharita are our favorites . if you have not been to this place , definitely go there and you will not be disappointed . only one word of caution . . . its a small place so you may have to wait a little during peak times and also probably do not want to go there in large groups . staff is also friendly and willing to make recommendations i know a lot of locals like conti but i think this place is much better than conti s because it uses fresh ingredients and pizza is better . twice i have gone to conti ' s and i did not care much for the pizza ",1
+"i ' ve spent more time at the bar then i have in the back and each time i try a new cocktail . they have some talented mixoligists . the crowd at the bar is always interesting . some nights better looking then others but the conversation is never dull . and for a trendy nyc bar , the crowd is quite chatty . as for the the food , i ' ve only had the black label burger . it is so good . so good that i can ' t seem to order anything else . it ' s definitely not cheap . but the burger is worth the splurge . ",1
+"i went to ilili tonight with my parents ( who are from ct ) on their recommendation . i was not disappointed . the hommus was so incredible we immediately ordered another one after we scarfed the first . both the plain and the one with jalapenos were great . we then had the brussel sprouts , shawarma , cauliflower , warm eggplant , and the fried beef dumplings , all tapas portions but we were stuffed . i have some food allergies and the staff were extremely knowledgeable and made sure to alert me of foods i could not eat . i have rarely felt this confortable in a restaurant when ordering . our server in the bar lounge was erica and she was the best ! kind , attentive , and made me feel at ease . confortable , delicious , and filling , i would highly recommend this restaurant and will be back again . ",1
+"i have been to this restaurant with different friends for three times and every time we experienced bad service . the staff ' s attitude is negative as if we owe them something . after a very unpleasant experience last night , i know i will never step a foot into that place again . i have given them enough benefit of the doubt . some dishes are okay such as "" tofu fish "" , most dishes are below average and no where near authentic si chuan cuisine . if one likes food made in cheap oil , this is a good place to start . and , i believe this place can win an award for the most non-professional , nasty food service in america . ",1
+"eh , what happened here ? the continental used to be a fun novelty place to bring friends and get some good fast food at decent prices . however , i have not had a ' great ' meal there for a long time . you can tell that we ' re in a recession by how they ' ve cut back on portions . i used to loooooove their grilled octopus , but the last time i had it--it was all chopped up in a little dried pile-not the octopus of the past . and their fatush salad ? yuk ! go to a good middle eastern restaurant for some real fatush . ",1
+"this is the best indian restaurant in new haven , hands down . they have good deals on food from monday to wednesday ( N off , as of lately ) , and their weekend lunch buffet is exceptionally reasonable . the wait staff is incredibly friendly . the service is fast , even when it ' s busy . and the food is always served perfectly . i go there all the time because it ' s right down from my apartment in wooster square , and i have been here probably once a month for the last year and a half , so i speak from experience- this is a must-see . it ' s not on chapel street but who cares ? there ' s a reason they ' ve been around for so long . ",1
+"this spot won ' t stay secret for long ! if you ' re a fan of places like huckleberry bar , or just enjoy a damn well mixed cocktail , go down to the counting room . they offer refreshing takes on classic drinks . for me , the real treat is discovering this place ' s bar food ! and trust me , you ' ll need it because you won ' t want to stop the flow of delicious cocktails . i recommend the baked herbed crouton , pork sandwich or grilled cheese with truffle oil . if you ' re not such a drinker , step upstairs for a light brunch , benedict salad or french toast on a stick . enjoy the large selection of wines , also reasonably priced . ",1
+"seriously use to be one of my favorite restaurants in williamsburg . i would totally give it N stars if their service wasn ' t horrible the past few times i ' ve been . each time . . . waited about N hours for our food . one time it was on a friday night . . . understandable . but one night was a tuesday night . . . it wasn ' t packed at all ! i love you walter foods , but step up the service like how it use to be when i started eating here about N years ago . the food is still delicious and amazing . but if you ' re not in a rush to wait for your meal . . . it ' s a must in williamsburg . ",1
+"i ' ve been eating at kelly ' s since it opened but i can ' t help but realize how much the atmosphere in this restaurant is declining . on my last visit to kelly ' s i was eating with my friend , but that was a job all in itself given that the manager had his loud kids running around playing in the middle of the restaurant . to make matters worse the manager started screaming at the waitstaff in the middle of dinner . it was almost chaotic . the night would ' ve been a total bust if the food was so good . its clear this isnt the place you wanna go to enjoy a quiet meal . the owners and management really need to get a handle on the atmosphere because most customers wouldn ' t have stayed through what i had to endure . ",1
+"i don ' t know why someone would be surprised why a small business owner specializing in breakfast might not be happy with someone "" bringing half of their own breakfast "" while expecting no surcharge . . . . bizarre ! ! forget the food , the service at plum is excellent and the food is even better . . . anyone writing a negative review because they were pissed they got charged for bringing their own coffee to a place specializing in breakfast ( btw , their lunch and dinner is outstanding too ) may not be "" wrapped too tight "" . . . i suggest readers try plum sans the starbucks coffee prior to judgement ( btw , plum has better coffee anyway ) ",1
+"whitman and bloom was one of the best new restaurants i have been to in nyc . the service was outstanding , the atmosphere was beautiful and i can ' t say enough about the food . the plates are "" small "" but actually surprising large and ver reasonably priced . i had the lamb ribs and they were the best ribs i have ever had ! they melted in your mouth . we had five different appetizers and all were amazing and innovative . focaccia and cured meats and organic veggies . just mouth watering . i would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great night out in manhattan ! run to whitman and bloom ! ",1
+"my boyfriend and i went to johnny brendas for the first time on a recent saturday and both of us really loved it ! the upstairs venue was every bit as gorgeous as we had heard and the staff was super . even the door guy who took our money was super friendly and very witty . we watched the show from the upstairs balcony and it was very intimate , right over the stage . they even have a full bar up there , which made things really convenient . we will definitely be back and hope to try the food next time ! ",1
+"this place is absolutely amazing . it ' s pretty simple . meat options are lamb , chicken , or both . i would recommend both unless you don ' t like lamb or chicken for whatever reason . the meat will come topped on a bed of delicious yellow rice . they have red and white sauce . i ' d recommend getting extra . they also include pita bread . i ' d recommend also getting extra pita ! these outdoor food trucks might not seem as appealing as an established restaurant location , but don ' t be fooled by looks . take a smell when you are near halal guys and you will be in heaven ! empty the red and white sauce all over the top of your meat and rice dinner and get to work . you will be back , again , and again , and again . this place is a nyc staple for sure . you ' d be hard-pressed to eat so well for this price anywhere else in the city . . . ",1
+"i went to pacifico the other night for dinner . i felt the prices were reasonable , the portion sizes were decent and the overall atmosphere was delightful . i loved the bright earth toned decorations and center pieces . i ordered the drink special and my date had the classic mojito . both were delicious as were out calamari appetizer and dinners . i ordered a steak covered in pesto , sun-dried tomatoes , garlic butter sauce . it was full of flavor and cooked to my taste . my date had the seafood medley plate- both were creatively presented . overall , i had a great experience and would definitely recommend this restaurant to other people who would like a laid back , but delightful time . i think other people rated this place too harshly- but ultimately you should give it a chance yourself and be the judge . ",1
+"i ' m not reviewing this place based on whether or not it ' s authentic , just how good the food tastes . i enjoyed the veal meatball sandwich catfish sandwiches , but found the coconut shrimp mackerel sandwiches lacking in flavor . the cucumber salad was fine , but i did not find the grilled corn too special , since fresh corn , even when unseasoned , is rarely bad . i will go back to try the rest of the selections . everything i ' ve tasted has been fresh and for the most part , unique . i find the kitchen structure a bit rigid though , as the cashier has gotten upset a few times when i ' ve decided on placing a side order after i had paid for the sandwich . num pang is a fine place , and i much prefer it over baoguette . but in my opinion , the best sandwiches , regardless of the national origins , are found in chinatown . ",1
+"i need to post two thank-you ' s here . the first - to chef michal anthony for crafting a meal i won ' t soon forget . the second - to eateryexpert . com . this website has given me excellent restaurant advice on multiple occasions - with gramercy tavern topping the list . just an all around fantastic meal . the wine list is extraordinarily extensive , the food delicious and the wait staff attentive and precise . we went for the tasting menu which proved to be an excellent decision . next time i want to try the tavern ( i ' ve heard the pulled pork sandwich is worth the price of admission ) ",1
+"i am not usually a fan of breakfast but i am going to tell you that i was absolutely thrilled with my breakfast this morning . i did a blue plate with corn beef hash and hashbrowns . . whoa ! the absolute best hash i have ever had . i could eat this every single day ! the corn beef is fresh made . . nothing out of a can , that is for sure . . . the hashbrowns were so good . . . rainbow potatoes and perfectly fried - yumm ! our server jay was very attentive and personable ! the restaurant has a warm , eclectic environment with an appreciation and support for local artists . i am so happy to have a restaurant like spicy green bean in glastonbury . love this place ! so much on the menu - and you know its all quality products . ",1
+"i usually get cravings all the time ( no i ' m not preggo ) and this week ' s latest craving happen to be chicken and waffles . after google ' ng and yelp ' ng for about N minutes i came across the reviews for clinton st baking company on yelp . after the Nnd review i was convinced and made my way to the les that evening . i can absolutely say i had the best experience ever ! why ? ! because i came , ate , and conquered ! lol the chicken and waffles was amazeballs and the maple butter was the icing on the cake . i ' ve never been a waffle fan ( i ' m more of a fench toast or pancake girl to be honest ) but clinton st baking company has to be doing everything right to produce such fluffy and light waffles . i will definitely visit again to try other items on the menu including another plate or two of those delicious chicken and waffles . thank you clinton st baking company for your superb customer service and excellent chefs in the kitchen ! ) ",1
+"my wife and i had our first of hopefully many meals yesterday at chatni . we are vegan and we have been eating at indian restaurants for more than forty years . the staff , the chef all went out of their way to make sure we had a wonderful , totally vegan experience , spiced exactly to our taste . everyone was so helpful . the food and the service were equally wonderful . my wife loved the lentil soup . we both loved the gobi manchurian and vegetable pakora appetizers and our daal entrees were perfect . as simple as it is to make roti , i have often found in other restaurants , it can be overcooked but not this time , not at chatni . the roti was as good as i have ever experienced . whether you are vegan , vegetarian or you eat everything , i am sure you will love the chatni experience . ",1
+originally i had planned on leaving the hotel monaco for dinner but was tired so decided to eat at the red owl tavern . . . so glad i did ! i got the mussels but also saw that they had homemade bratwurst and i am a sucker for homemade meats so i asked if i could get a smaller version which they gladly accommodated ! it was so good with the ground mustard and homemade coleslaw ( which is pickled and is displayed in the bar area . . . very cool ) . awesome restaurant and hotel and am looking forward to becoming a repeat client when i ' m in philly for work . ,1
+"a great craft beer spot on the ues that was long overdue . i finally got to the jeffrey on new year ' s eve ( early on , so it was the perfect time to go ) and i have already been back once and planning to go again this week . the best ( and maybe the worst thing ) about this place is jacob . he ' s the best- friendly , creative , knowledgeable and allows you to try your beer to make sure you chose the right one . i loved the beer selection . when i went in the other night , it was cold and he offered a pint glass of hot water to warm our hands . have never had a bartender do that before and was so appreciative . so why do i say he could be the worst thing there as well ? i am afraid that i may never make it into the restaurant ! i am tempted to try the food and the coffee after reading the reviews and admit that i am beyond excited about the patio for this summer . hopefully , they will allow jacob to make patio appearances from time to time ) ",1
+"my favorite food truck ever ! i ' m always amazed by how tasty a simple sandwich can be when it comes from lyn ' s . they have great service like everyone else says and are super cute . if you are a regular , they will remember your order forever even if you haven ' t been in ages and have changed your appearance ( got a pretty drastic haircut and she still recognized me when i showed up after a N month absence ! ) . don ' t be intimidated by the long line since they work quickly . my favorites are the bacon egg and cheese , the meatball parm , and the grilled chicken with cheese and mushrooms ( don ' t skip the honey mustard sauce , it is delicious ) . ",1
+"amazing thin-crust pizza with great sauce . my eating partner and i ordered the calimari as an appetizer the portion was larger than i expected--and i ' m a big guy that likes to eat . . . a lot . we also had the buffala ( sp ? ) pizza and it was just as good as anything i ' ve had in new haven , ct ( which is pretty well known for its pizza ) . the beer list features all italian beers ( note the one that begins with a "" p "" tastes like heineken , which i hate but that ' s just me . the next one down the list is a bit darker and not bad but not great ) . all in all , not a bad little place and i would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a reasonably priced and casual place to grab some authentic italian pizza . ",1
+malagueta not only offers restaurant dining but private events . . i just had my baby shower there . . the food was amazing my guests were very impressed . . the staff and owners really go out of their way to make it enjoyable and personable . . everything was on point . . a nice atmosphere where i was able to sit and chat with all my guests . . couldnt have asked for a better place to celebrate . . my guests definitely plan on going back for dinner as well . . . thank u malagueta for hosting such a special day ,1
+"me and my wife went to spot light because we had a groupon , the movie was great . theater was clean and we were out early enough to get some food at the bistro . they were having a trivia night . it was a lot of fun to have something to do besides watch tv while we ate . the food was delicious and the drinks were reasonably priced . trivia was fun like a game show , the host was energetic and engaging , they even handed out prizes for each round that teams won . we had a great friday date night at spotlight . we will be back on a saturday to see if the karaoke night is just as much fun as the trivia . ",1
+"since we were a fairly large party , we were recommended the family-style type menu , which included a ceasar salad , fresh vegetables , unlimited portion of pasta and then steak , chicken and fish ( swordfish ) as the main entrees . then for dessert , which was also included in this deal , we had an assortment of all the desserts that are offered . everything we had was absolutely great . i have been to becco several times and i have not been disappointed yet . this is definitely a great choice for dinner . the one item i will comment about is the noise . it is usually very loud and sometimes it is a little difficult to hear the waiter , but we just asked him to repeat and we were fine . ",1
+"excellent pizza . we went the day after trying pepe and didn ' t know what to expect . we loved both and although finally after much debate agreed we like pepe ' s pizza better , we thought both were better than any pizza in nyc . the main negative with sally ' s is that even though the line seemed much smaller ( only a few people in front of us ) , it took about an hour and a half . it barely moved even when there were empty tables inside and at a couple points some locals got to go right in . also , once we got seated , it took over an hour to get our pizza and seemed even longer to get out check . so try out sally ' s but make sure you go on a night you want to sit back and relax , not a night you are in any sort of hurry . ",1
+"just made my second trip to dos segundos and had the worst service ! the pretty , joni mitchell-esque waitress was nice , but impossibly slow . took forever to take our drink order , another forever to take our order . the kicker was the N minutes it took to get our check . we finally hunted down another waitress ( who said that our waitress was in a meeting . . huh ? ? ) to process our credit card . our waitress finally came back and never apologized . an apology would have made all the difference . i returned to an event that friend were having down the street and was told by many people that that type of service is typical of dos segundos . i ' ll stick to the cantina . ",1
+"love this place ! ! i ' ve been going to this place for a long time now , and even though there a lot of places to choose from on stone st . i always go to adrienne ' s . the old fashioned pizza is amazing and the wine selection is great . but what really makes me and my friends go here often is not the pizza , there are a lot of great pizza places in nyc , but its the staff . from the owners to the managers and to the bartenders and waiting staff , everybody at adrienne ' s is very nice , funny and sociable . a great after work hang-out place , especially in the summer time . keep up the good work guys ! ! ! ! ! ",1
+"this is my first time doing a yelp review . i loved my experience so much that i felt i needed to share my experience and give this place N-stars . i came to bleu sushi for dinner because of a groupon . the service was great . the atmosphere was nice and welcoming . the servers were very attentive and gave me some good suggestions . i loved the food and the presentation . at the end , the chef came over and personally thanked us for coming in for dinner . that made the experience even more memorable . i will definitely come back to bleu sushi and would recommend this to anyone that ' s in the mood for some good sushi ! ",1
+"every time we ' ve had a meal at meritage , it ' s been wonderful - including the times we ' ve eaten at the bar . the cuisine has a unique asian flare - including everything from their korean tacos , grilled tuna , to the more european dishes , like the lamb and roasted chicken - all excellent . its only fault is that the wine is little pricier than i think it should be . the ambience is warm , welcoming , and elegant , but in a way that works with the neighborhood residential surroundings - meaning it ' s not over the top and it doesn ' t need to be . the staff has always been attentive , welcoming , kind , and professional . highly recommended ! ",1
+"since i posted my august Nst review i have had several e-conversations with the management of hat city kitchen . the manner in which they addressed and corrected the issues i had with my dining experience was truly commendable . as a customer all one can ask of management is to listen and respond . the management of hat city kitchen did just that . good food , fine service , and a management team that puts a premium on customer satisfaction it all adds up to a restaurant worth recommending to anyone and everyone . ",1
+"really disappointed ! ! i have been here twice , once with my fianc and once with her family . none of them were pleasant . the second time when we were there , we ordered shrimp noodle and garden salad . the noodle was too dry and hard to bite . the garden salad was totally a joke , with only one kind of unknown leaves in it . the price is among the highest in new haven . with similar price , you get far better food elsewhere . trust me ! you will regret by going there just for the reputation . ",1
+"i have eaten here many times and can honestly say this is the best thai food in the region , even including wonderful places in middletown and new haven . fresh , inventive , clean , artistic food with flavor and a huge menu . it is run by a small family who do the cooking and serving and is completely authentic . the place looks like nothing , from the street . inside it is contemporary , lovely , peaceful . rated highly by nyt , among others . thai terrace is a word of mouth place where regulars in the know keep it in business . ",1
+"i will begin by saying that our decision to dine at la sirene was based solely on great reviews and i am shocked to see how many people found this place acceptable , to say the least ! foie gras had no flavor , goat cheese tart was not memorable . roasted lamb leg with white wine creme de garlic confit sauce was sliced lamb with overpowered gravy sauce ! seared duck with cherry sauce was swimming in sea of cherry jam as it grasped for life ! worst , when ordered side dish of potatoes together with main course , the potatoes never arrived and we were notified "" it takes time to cook potatoes ! "" if potatoes cannot be cooked in time with lamb and duck , i am not sure what more i can say for la sirene . ",1
+"i use to love this restaurant , the drinks were amazing the food great , the wait staff is great and there managers were great too . but something has changed dramatically , it ' s clear that the people who own the restaurant are treating there staff horribly , and cleaning house . i loved seeing my regular bartender and my favorite couple of managers . but they are gone now . people are no longer happy working there and it shows . what used to be one of the best restaurants in park slope now is one of the most unhappy places to eat . i ' m not sure what is going on with them but i use to be met with a smile and now it ' s pure frustration . ",1
+"the food is mediocre at best . i ' ve eaten there N times already and each time i wished i ' d gone elsewhere . i ' ve tried the jerk chicken and jerk pork , the oxtail , curry chicken , and chicken soup . . . they were all blahhhh . their portion size is good and don ' t get me wrong by no means am i implying that the food taste bad . but there are just so many better places for caribbean food like scott ' s , the jerk pit , or dunn ' s river . now those places have real authentic tasting island cuisine . ",1
+"tried this place for the first time tonight . so disappointed . ordered the sesame chicken , pad thai noodles with shrimp from their limited thai menu , sweet sour shrimp and pineapple fried rice . the noodles had the most unappetizing smell , gag . i tasted a forkful and couldn ' t eat anymore just the smell was a turnoff . the coating on the sesame chicken was very doughy and the dish was tasteless . the pineapple rice was ok , a bit lacking in flavor . we were looking for a new place that delivers cause who really wants to go out in this weather . next time i will make the drive to lings . they never let me down . i will never order from yoans again . waste of money . live and learn . the second star is for the service , they are very friendly . ",1
+"the rabbithole induces lovely warm fuzzies , which i felt as soon as i stepped foot into this cozy , little spot on bedford avenue . though i ventured here with friends , i couldn ' t help but muse about this restaurant ' s romanticism - the dim-lighting , the candles , the nooks and crannies and the quaint decor . i absolutely fell in love with the spirit of this place , along with the good quality grub . ( i ordered a simple hamburger , but it was so nicely done , i made sure to take note of the eating experience . ) their alcoholic beverages were a bit too strong for my taste , which is why i settled with four gold stars . nonetheless , this find gives me an excuse to trek back to williamsburg , gladly . ",1
+"this is one good halal cart ! ! ! the reson is simple . . . they have survived the tense competition in the primordial soup . i have lived in new york for over N years and when i first went to them they started out as simple celled organisms . overtime , eventually with the evolutionary process , they developed into more complex , intricate rather , organisms capable of surviving over the next hundred years . for this matter , thier menu consists of multi-celled organisms such as chicken , lamb , beef , bread , rice , salad and mexicans . their food , therefore , is part of the historical process , in the hegelian sense . marxists , too , love this place because it is the point where the proletariats overthrow the status quo and overcome history . sincerely , mr . birch white ",1
+"i just got back from a trip to new haven . we knew we wanted good food . just took a chance on tony and lucille ' s . after we were seated , i thought i remembered being there oh soo many years ago with my husband . but today i was looking for a great experience for my two grand daughters . and boy did we get it . fabulous food . no i mean really nice fresh , well cooked ! ! ! as it was meant to be , a great day to remember all about good food and good company . today was the best ! ! the waitress did not have a problem with a few changes , and we left with a few meals in the bag . go again ? you bet ! ",1
+"i would definitely recommend this place to anyone , who enjoys the french kitchen . i went there with my girlfriend in january , i had a wonderful "" mussels mariniere "" with a lot of taste , and an outstanding soup at the bottom . my girlfriend had a really nice "" duck confit "" , which she enjoyed very much . for dessert we shared a perfect "" creme brul e "" . when we return to new york , we would love to come back to this place , and enjoy a french meal . besides the fact that the experience was great , it was also very affordable . ",1
+"i just moved into the neighborhood was looking for a new breakfast joint . . . bagels aren ' t too bad , but the service is horrible . one guy that had helped me was very rude and we actually got into an argument . as soon as i left , i checked my bagel , and it was the wrong order . so i went back in , and just asked for a refund because i didn ' t want to bother with the guy ' s rude attitude . i will never recommend this place to anyone . i rather eat dunkin donut ' s stall bagels , then order from them ever again . ",1
+i love baba olga ' s cafe for lunch ! ! i work close by in the area and find myself there at least a couple times a week . aliza is super friendly and very accommodating if you have any dietary restrictions or just want a different variation of what any particular meal offers . the staff are also very friendly and knowledgable . today i had the summer veggies and hummus plate and once again i was not disappointed ! ! the menu changes seasonally so you have to try things as you see them ! a couple of my other favorite dishes are the mezze plate and the shepard salad . ,1
+"sanford ' s is definitely a good neighborhood spot . it ' s my go-to place when i ' m too lazy to cook but feeling too fancy for takeout . i ' m usually afraid of places with a really big menu , but for all the different things they make i ' ve never had anything bad there . it ' s a nice environment , service is attentive , and they have a very good beer and wine list for the neighborhood . my favorite dishes there calamari arrabiata , mushroom risotto , yellowfin tuna salad , steak salad . drawbacks it ' s a small place , so during busier periods it ' s tough to get a table . i also find it to be chilly inside . bring a sweater . ",1
+"this place is decent but a little bit overrated . you hear people from this neighborhood talk like this pizza is made of gold . it ' s good- crust it a little bit thin for my taste . there are better places on si to get pizza though ( brothers down the block for one ) . the staff is nice the dining room is kind of tight on the weekends and it ' s loud there . the most hilarious part is that when you sit down a waitress comes over and throws a stack of paper plates on the table with some forks and napkins and you set your own table . when you have it like that as a place you know the food must be pretty good , which it is , but it ' s just not so good that it would win any awards . i will say this though--- if you want a cool summer date night , denino ' s and then a ralph ' s ice across the street is a pretty sweet evening . ",1
+"we visited sweetwaters last night with my parents and their friend . we used to love eating here as the ambience and food was always nice . unfortunately this is no longer the case , they have changed the menu and the food was awful . i have been sick since our meal last night . our waitress seemed bothered every time we asked for something . my husband asked for a glass of water as he was finishing his margarita and the waitress brought over the pitcher of water and poured it in his left over margarita . poor service and poor food . ",1
+"i ' ve been spending a good amount of time at good dog over the past couple of weeks . a few friends movved into the neighborhood and the bar is literally right next door to their place . incredibly chill atmosphere on all three levels , everyone knows about the dog pictures lining the place but that is where the great experience ends . i decided to try the much talked about good dog burger , but what i got was a thoroughly undercooked , sloppy mess of meat , onions and cheese . it was a bit more like eating a sloppy joe than it was a burger . i think i ' ll pass on the food next time around . our service was great on the first floor , but as you get up to the game room , not an employee in site . i understand on a busy night that maybe the second floor bartenders cant make it up a flight of stairs , but its a pain in the ass to walk down for your drinks , especially when they ask for everybodys id everytime . hire a server for upstairs , i ' ll even do it for you . ",1
+"the ambiance is absolutely perfect for the transition into fall . my two girlfriends and i stopped by and were immediately in love with the colonial american touches and prominence of classic wooden beams , bar , and tables . the size was just right , not too large or small . our server was attentive and knowledgeable without being pushy . i recommend the friend chick pea appetizer , and the artichoke was exquisite . for dinner i went with a good old american burger which apparently was made from good chuck from a farm in pa . deelish . monument lane is now in my regular rotation of neighborhood restaurants , and i hear that they are about to make both the menu and wine list a bit more exciting in the coming weeks . ",1
+"i ' ve only ever been for dinner -- i can ' t comment on the brunch . applewood isn ' t cheap , but the food is great and unpretentious and the service is friendly . this is one of the few places i ' ve been to during dine in brooklyn week where you really feel like you ' re being treated like any other paying customer on any other night . the servers are always knowledgeable about the food . the atmosphere itself is great , it ' s such an unassuming restaurant on a quiet street . it ' s a great date spot . the menu varies so i ' m not sure what to recommend . . . the last time i was there i had a hake that was excellent , and we also had a duck that we loved . it ' s the kind of place where you definitely want to order three courses and want everyone at the table to order something different so you can try as much as possible . ",1
+"if you want to leave with a full stomach for a great price . . . . visit tops diner . the staff are wonderful . . . . always good fun to interact with and the food is wonderful . my husband and i go here often and have been going here for about N years together , and as long as the place is there we will continue to be regular customers ! we always try to order something different each time , but i highly recommend their steak and their burgers . great good quality meat and always fresh . if you have room make sure to order one of their many amazing cheesecakes . . . . . . or be like us and order it to go . we never have room while we are there but you sure do find room a few hours later while your home and comfortable . ",1
+"great wood clad cafe right down the block from the tenement museum perfect for a late lunch waiting for a tour to begin . kind and patient waitress helped us make selections of beet salad , warm white asparagus salad ( special of the day ) and schnitzel sandwich for late lunch accompanied with appropriate maibock . the special was generously served and so tender for asp spears half the thickness of a broomstick ! perfectly balanced with lemon dressing . our dessert was a perfect liquid end to our meal . the walnut schnapps recommendation made our afternoon . just sweet and potent enough to cap our lunch make us smile out the door . will return for another meal if given the chance . ",1
+too my dear friends at sallys apizza i ran into a friend mikey l last week and we talked about how we never used the front door at sallys from the early sixtys when we were just little kids to the eightys we talked about our street and the people we grew up with and iasked mike how aunt flora was he said the last time he seen her she looked good she always let us in the kitchen door i just had a surgery and spent the last week in bed and heard the terrible news my deepest thoughts and prayers too all of you love always bobby quartiano and family ,1
+"my husband and i went to banana leaf last night while walking around chinatown in philly . we enjoyed the restaurant and the experience . we started by trying the roti canai ( fantastic ) and the satay tofu ( also very good ) . we were pretty stuffed after that , but decided to have beef chow fun and curry sliced chicken noodle . both were delicious . the beef chow fun was not pretty to look at but tasted good . the curry sliced chicken noodle was a huge bowl of soup but was very good . we had plenty to take home for lunch today . both the beef chow fun and the curry sliced chicken noodle reheated well and were still good the next day . we ' d definitely go back . ",1
+"in recent months , this restaurant ( previously indian hut curry and cakes ) has been rebranding itself and is now bordoloi ' s indian fusion . their updated decor is nice , much nicer than the old , dingy cafeteria look they previously sported . my four star rating is specifically for the weekend buffet , which has great variety and is a great value for the price . i am indian american , and vegetarian . many inorth ndian restaurants tend to make all their vegetarian entrees taste exactly the same . . . a few vegetables swimming in a greasy gravy . not so for bordoloi ' s each sabzi has a distinct flavor ( as it should ) , so it ' s great to get such a variety from the buffet . they also keep it pretty fresh , warm and well stocked . we ' ve been enjoying it . i have not been impressed with their south indian food , which is a bit bland , so i wouldn ' t recommend going here for south indian cuisine . but the buffet is well worth it . ",1
+"okay so i ' m positive everyone is going to disagree with me , but every time i ' ve been to pat ' s i ' ve had horrible food and service . i usually go with the "" late night "" crowd . i know the slang to order and every time my steak is dry ! ! ! i make better cheese steaks than they do ! i ' m sorry but cheese steaks are suppose to be dripping with grease ! ! ! ! ! do i have to pay extra to get it ? ? i mean give be a break and the people who work there are always so damn rude ! just stop going there , your wasting your money and time . i ' m sure at one point they were the best , but now they are just over rated . i ' d rather go to geno ' s , i ' ve never had a problem getting good greasy cheese steaks or good service . ",1
+"after an amazing experience at buddakan , we decided to try a few more stephen starr restaurants hoping for the same experience , and have yet to be disappointed . we arrived on a late monday evening and were seated right away ! yay no wait ! we have walked by multiple times and see long waits quite a bit so this was a relief ! ordered a pitcher of margaritas that were good and strong . they weren ' t the best i ever had , but they were up there . for food , we ordered the classic guacamole which was very good as well and came in a larger size than i think we both expected . my chicken quesadilla was very good . the chicken was a pulled and marinated and was very juicy and tender and my date ordered the mahi mahi tacos which he said were perfect . the restaurant itself has a great vibe which we really both enjoyed . solid food , solid prices for the quality of food , i would recommend this place . ",1
+"how this place ended up in murray hill i have no idea . . . but it has to be one of the best brunch places around . the service is not professional grade . . . but that ' s a plus , you ' re getting that urban granola feel that keeps you feeling relaxed and welcome ( they were ' hip ' enough to be playing the background music off an ipod long before that was cool . . . and now passe ) . the food is outstanding for what it is . my only complaint is that it has become too crowded for brunch to be able to relax with your cup of coffee and the times for too long without feeling guilty about the poor saps standing outside - so my wife and i now go for dinner when we can have a terrific lobster roll ( in summer ) a beer and a cupcake . what could be better ? ",1
+"my wife and i recently went to the montville inn , but this was not our first visit . we went a few years ago when the original chef was working and the food was a disappointment , and the prices were outrageous . our friends referred us again to the montville inn assuring us that under a new chef and new management , the place had made improvements . we figured why not try it . although the service was good , and the food had made a bit of improvement , the price of the food increased . it cost me almost N . N for an appetizer , two salads , and two chicken entrees ( this is not including drinks or the tip ) . i wouldn ' t have minded paying that money if the food was exceptional , but it was nothing special . so if you ' re in the mood for overly expensive , mediocre food , while sitting too close to the table next to you , i highly suggest the montville inn . but if you enjoy good food at a reasonable price , i suggest you take your business and your hard earned money elsewhere . ",1
+"i heard about this restaurant through a friend and went there last night . best middle eastern food i have ever had . the hummus they serve there is like no other hummus i have ever tasted "" two thumbs up . "" i also loved there shawarma . just thinking about it i ' m getting hungry . additionally , the environment was so relaxing along with excellent service . . . . . if your ever in new haven and you need to grab something to eat you have got to try this place . i will definitely go and eat at this place again . . . ",1
+"i wasn ' t sure that it was possible for one menu to contain quite so many terrible combinations of next to disgusting ingredients but then i walked into this dump . looking over the various combinations of pizza piled with stinking clams , haphazardly strewn mexican toppings , and undercooked fish and shrimp ( on a pizza . . . seriously ? ) one can ' t help but wonder whether this is a sick joke being played on the residents of new haven or the brainchild of an owner with down syndrome . props though to the smelly mahmoud ahmadinejad look alike behind the counter . ",1
+"pasta the way it should be . simple , fresh and flavorful without drowning in sauce . quality ingredients and the pasta is always cooked perfectly ! i have never had a bad meal here . . ever . even when i have gone outside my comfort zone and decided to try something i wasn ' t sure about i am always pleasantly surprised . they always satisfy me . the staff is friendly and efficient but saying the space is small is an understatement . however , the food is so good i don ' t care . one of the very few places where i will wait to get a table . all food is made to order and the kitchen is open to your view . if you are reading this and thinking about trying capri cafe . . . . . go ! ! ! ! you ' ll be happy you did . ",1
+greeting - yes vibe- summer pool club meets harrows pool store inside service- fast price- good bathroom- disgusting food square or sicilian slice N . N is not big . the corner slice is the only way to go triangle or regular slice is not good spumoni N small . vanilla chocolate pistachio mix . tastes like a mix between ice cream and sherbet . love it or not i keep trying this pizza when i am in the neighborhood trying to figure out the hype overall i don ' t care for the pizza here it ' s inconsistent . some days it tastes too much like bread other days it has a lemon taste to it and days like today it was just right . i would not make a special trip to eat here . if you die and go to heaven without ever eating a slice from l b the gates will still open up for you . wigb ? not on purpose ,1
+"this is some of the best broth i have ever had in my life . whenever i come down with a bad cold , i use a visit to pho ha as my remedy . the broth is dark , flavorful , complex and soothing . i can tell its been brewing back there for hours if not days . i never need to add hot sauce or hoysin sauce . the beef is always fresh and so tender . i love to add additional lime ( aside bean sprouts and cilantro ) for a more citrusy flavor , but the pho is really perfect as is . certainly isn ' t the most beautiful decor , but they get your order out to you really quickly and you end up devouring this bowl of goodness within minutes . ",1
+" "" "" they are who we thought they were "" - that is the purveyors of the best pizza in new haven . while i have enjoyed modern and pepe ' s ( to a lesser extent ) , sally ' s still delivers the best pie in the pizza capital . there ' s a reason sinatra use to send couriers to new haven to pick up their pizza , they are the best ! the restaurant isn ' t fancy inside ( there is definitely a "" vintage "" feel ) and expect to wait to get in , but it is well worth the wait . sally ' s apizza must be experienced at least once in your life . ",1
+"ok who doesn ' t like french fries ? especially hot crispy ones served in cones with a huge list of dipping sauce choices ? this girl loves them and hence each time i ' m in nyc i must stop in for lunch ( yes i have french fries for lunch ) at pommes frites . my favorite choices for sauces garlic mayo ( hey don ' t knock it till you try it . . . i used to think the combo of mayo and fries was gross but now i love it ! ) , sweet chili ( i actually got the brand name and buy it for home use now . . . so good ! ) , cheddar cheese , pesto mayo and ketchup ( hey what can i say , i ' m a purist ) . the space is quite small , but you can usually find at least wall seating ( which is quite literally a bar shelf facing a wall with chairs ) or space at the booth in the back . ( most people i ' ve seen get their fries to go ) . the portions are quite large - my husband and i split an order and we are definitely good to go . always a must when we are in the city ! ",1
+"i have been coming here for many years - before the cookbook was like an number one best seller , and a hit on amazon , before wearing table cloth shirts and ironic facial hair was the norm for men age N - N in brooklyn everywhere cool , basically before you could open a "" brooklyn-aesthetic-theme restaurant "" ( which of course you can now . . . even in manhattan , need proof , go to fedora , or the gingerman in midtown ) and once upon a time this was the original . . . all those things i mentioned exists because places like frankie ' s were soooo good everyone wanted to copy it . unfortunately their perennial popularity has lead to a bit of a slide in quality . but it ' s still damn fine . so go , just don ' t mind if they got a little pompous , it ' s part of the look . ",1
+"reading terminal market has so many food options that it ' s impressive . i could literally spend all day walking around , just looking at everything there is to see . whenever i have friends visiting from out of town , i always bring them here because it ' s such a great experience . reading terminal has everything you could ever need . i love to buy fresh produce , fruits , and meat from here and the prices are generally reasonable . but the variety of options makes shopping here so great . plus , although there is often a large group of people , it never feels crowded and most of the lines move really fast . if you are looking for something fun to do or want to try some interesting choices of food , you should definitely go to reading terminal ! ",1
+"great people , great food . one of our favorite restaurants . . . we started coming when this was a different turkish restaurant , troy kitchen . . . i think it was called . this place ' s bread and antep ezme are fantastic ! ! ! ! complaints ( N ) the muhammara was so much better in the former place . ( N ) the former used to have belly dancers on weekend nights . . . ( i do believe they have live music still . ) all in all , the best turkish place in new haven cty ( and possibly all of ct . . . ",1
+"we just had brunch today at the river park restaurant in kips bay and it was just great . we were celebrating my husband ' s birthday and one of the families was an hour late in arriving . i really appreciated how kind and understanding our waiter eric was with this delay in ordering . in addition , the maitre de delivered an appetizer while we waited that was so appreciated . we had a variety of entrees and did some sampling of each other ' s choices . everyone loved the food . i had the french toast with huckleberries and it was excellent . my son had the fried chicken and waffles and that was delicious as well . we thought the prices were very fair . they also had a special dessert for the birthday boy . what we really enjoyed the most , however , was the pleasant atmosphere that gave us the opportunity to visit with our children , whom we do not get to see too often . so our family will certainly reunion there again and we recommend it enthusiastically to you as well . ",1
+"i am so surprised by the negative reviews for this place . my husband and i have been to hon sushi several times and have found it the best sushi we ' ve had . we love the special rolls , which have always been something completely different than we ' ve had anywhere else . the pieces all melt in your mouth , definitely no rubbery taste . the miso soup and salad are great as well . i can not speak for the korean cuisine , but the sushi is superb . the staff are wonderful as well , and make an effort to make us feel welcome . i really like the decor as well , and have enjoyed eating both at the sushi bar and in one of the more private tables . definitely give this place a try . ",1
+"just read in matt u ' s review that claire ' s now has cctvs trained on its staff . seriously ? wow -- knew claire was a control freak but didn ' t realize it had gone this far . isn ' t that illegal ? a friend worked for claire ' s in about N years ago and told me about the low wages , bad conditions , and -- shockingly -- about having to pay for his own food , but still -- cctvs ? ? ! ? ! ? wtf is that all about ! on the food side -- soups and bread are yummy , pastries tasteless , and mexican food pathetic , a true insult to fine mex establishments like viva zapata . i lived in nh briefly in the mid-Ns and went to claire ' s a few times , and wasn ' t too impressed . ",1
+"the food was just ok . nothing to talk about . not impressive . i think before when tony was there , it was still a little secret place that served good food . but now , it becomes more just a tourist spot who came b c of tony . food was not tasty . lack of favor . not sure if that ' s because too crowd and the kitchen just tried to push food out or just the way it is . if you want to come b c of tony ' s recommendation , it ' s not really what it was anymore . i would recommend kenka on st . mark place . and if you do want to come here for dinner , please come early . if not , the line is long . ",1
+"i had the hirata buns , the akamaru modern ramen and the creme br l e desert . my friend had a different type of ramen . overall the food was very heavy since the fat content of the pork belly that they use for the buns and the base of the soup is very high . the buns were awesome ! ! ! ! ! ! if it were not so pricey ( N for N ) then i would have gotten more . the ramen was only ok . i would not drop N for another meal for two people at this place again but it was decent for my first time as a japanese ramen place in the city . there are many other japanese ramen restaurants in saint marks place with cheaper menus and more buns so i wouldn ' t come back here just for the food . ",1
+"it ' s deceptive to see all tropical looking interior exterior and crowd from outside , but two things were a huge turn down for me . food - disappointed , i ' ve had better cuban food in different places in the city . i thought they were joking when i saw what ' s supposedly ' paella ' when it came out . seriously , it doesn ' t come fried in a pan , but what i get is seafood in a clay pot simmered in a sauce with rice served in a separate dish . music - my throat was sore after the meal because i had to yell to my friend due to a loud music . it explains a lot about how we easily buy into ' exotic interior ' , and lot of these hype places end up disappoint you when you actually order food . i would much prefer my micro mini-sized cuban restaurant with very modest interior , pilar cuban eatery , in my neighborhood in brooklyn . at the end of the day , if its food can ' t keep up with its interior , it ' s not a restaurant ! ",1
+"i decided to check out fuji mountain for the first time last night based on it ' s reviews and i wasn ' t disappointed the sushi combo i got consisted of very high quality fresh fish . the rolls were cut into smaller than usual bite size , which i like since it lets your palate experience the intricacies of allowing the flavors from all ingredients from the entire piece of sushi come together . their spicy mayo did not overpower the fish and the white tuna roll was great . next time i will get a larger platter of sushi . ",1
+"recently went for my third visit to the front street bistro . the bar and dining areas are bright and modern with large windows . the happy hour prices are excellent for both drinks and bar bites . the chicken fritters are my favorite , tasty risotto and kicked up chicken fried into delicious spheres . i have also enjoyed the blato ( bacon , lettuce , avocado , tomato and onion ) without the bacon . it comes with a chipotle mayo that is perfect for this sandwich so i asked for extra . my compliments to the chef and staff . bar staff was attentive and the beer choices good . if you are daring , try the butter popcorn flavored vodka , then you will really know you are at a restaurant connected to a theater ( spotlight theaters ) . ",1
+"the deli take-out side of this place is excellent . an extensive menu , with everything freshly made with quality ingredients . the soups , pastas , sandwiches are all delicious -- the portions are large , the prices good . they also sell balls of fresh mozzarella and other italian cheeses by the wedge , as well as grilled vegetables . only one caveat -- their salads are disappointing . nevertheless , this buon appetito in bayonne is far superior to its sister on grove street in jersey city . btw , i haven ' t tried the restaurant side of the bayonne store as i ' m not that big a fan of buffets . ",1
+"delightful dining experience ! my boyfriend and i were there with another couple . this was our first time eating at ninis , as we were visiting new haven from out of state . our waittress , lori , was charming and gracious . the food was well-prepared , attractive and delicious , with ample portions . the ambiance was charming and what i considered to be suitably romantic , though there was also a family eating there with children . the coffee was exceptionally good . we ' d definitely eat there again , and again , and again . ",1
+"there are a thousand and one rays , but from the history you read in this restaurant , you ' ll see that there ' s a connection to one of the original rays ( if not the original ) who got this whole ray thing started . the pizza is classic new york pizza . nothing fancy , just a decent slice with gobs of cheese and a crispy crust . may it lacks the psychologial boost of using new york city tap water , but i ' ll say that montclair water works just as well . this is by far the best pizza outside of the city . ",1
+"this place has decent service , but mediocre food . i ' d have to highly urge against eating here for anyone who values cleanliness , as there are cockroaches in the kitchen and many few health or sanitation regulations are followed . also , a friend who ordered food for delivery had to send half of it back because he found a small white worm of some sort in two of the salads . . most of the negative reviews listed below are very accurate , particularly the portrayal of the management staff . i mean , any place that lets their kitchen end up in that state , is obviously a little off and highly unprofessional . super overpriced for the quality of food as well . you ' re better off going to any of the other lovely restaurants in the montclair area . they may tend to also be on the pricey side , but at least you won ' t have to fear pests or disgusting germs being part of your meal . ultimately , i ' d have to recommend passing this restaurant up . otherwise you ' ll probably regret it . ",1
+my mum and i came through newark airport on our way overseas . she stopped by here to look at the menu . she saw they had veggie wraps and was excited to stop there when we came back through newark on our way back . the customer service was nonexistent . the staff were rude and could care less if we were there . we asked one employee if she could cut the wrap because we were taking it on the plane . she proceeded to say that wasn ' t her job . the attitudes were terrible and neither of us would recommend this place . ,1
+"don ' t waste anytime reading this . . . simply head over there . the chef is actually a chef and loves what he does . it shows in the way the place feels and what ' s on the menu . why five stars ? the food is excellent . . excellent . . . excellent and the owner and staff have a way of making you feel you ' re at their place for dinner , or lunch or breakfast . and i do not have to travel to soho to eat anymore . that ' s worth N stars ! you might be wise to check this place out in it ' s infancy because when spring time hits . . . this place will be jammed . and you will have the distinct pleasure of being a member of the i found it first club . ",1
+"absolutelybest fries i have ever had ! with its delicious mango chutney , my favorite ! ! ! ! i luv it ! everytime i crave for fries , i think of pommes frites . i live too far to go there every week . but each time i m in the city , i like to go have my fries with my mango chitney ! the service is very fast ! they make a moving line go short ! nice people there nd great customer service . if u dont know which sauce to get , ask them for a sample . nd they would give u a sample for every sauce they hve without any hesitation ! ! will go there this weekn pommes frites , here i come ! ! ! ! ",1
+"this place has some delicious food . i really hope that it lasts because there have been several other pizzeria ' s in this location that did not make it . i order food from here pretty frequently . the food comes to me fresh . the pizza is delicious and i especially appreciate the grandma pie which looks too good to eat . i have tried other italian dishes and they were all tasty . the deliverers know my address and the food comes promptly and with a smile . i would recommend this place to anyone that is within its delivery area . i have read prior reviews for this restaurant here . the area is not elm park , it is west new brighton . i know because i have lived in this neighborhood all of my life . it is a shame that the place is not in a more main stream area where more people can enjoy the food . but they do deliver , why not give them a try ? ",1
+"snuck in here for breakfast just before the Npm cutoff on a friday . the eggs plt is a combination of everything good in the world . . a bit of extra salt pepper and ketchup puts it over the top , and it ' s just as satisfying ( if not more ) than the overpriced ' poached eggs with random trendy ingredient of the month ' offered by other brunch places in the area . also totally agree with nick k . on both counts - coffee is msg ( melbourne standard good , and yes it ' s the highest possible accolade for coffee ) . ",1
+"like so many , ricalton ' s downstairs snug tries to look like an irish pub , but doesn ' t have much of anything to do with irish food . we tried a drink off their menu , the strawberry basil margarita . it had one too many ingredients and tasted bitter . as an appetizer , we had mediocre jalapeno chicken bites sitting in a strange buttermilk sauce . they tasted just like you ' d expect fried bacon chicken bites to taste from a pub . for dinner we split the guinness short rib . this made the meal . the braised cut , mashed potatoes , and vegetables were all cooked perfectly . combining the sub-par drink , average appetizer and ambiance , above average dinner , high-price , friendly but novice staff and you end up humdrum . next time we ' ll try the ambiance upstairs . ",1
+"i called to order and pay over the phone because i don ' t actually live in little falls . i was buying food for my boyfriend who was studying at home , and was going to surprise him . the girl who took my order over the phone was soooooo sweet , helpful , and just extremely pleasant to talk to . she even listened to my requests and left him a cute note with the food ) . i wish i would have asked for her name . he got the food and said it was amazing and that it was "" steaming "" so i ' m sure it was super fresh ( chicken marsala ) for it to stay that hot even after delivery . the delivery man even stayed in front of the house extra because he wasn ' t home initially . overall , very nice people ! will be coming here again for business for sure . they made me feel so comfortable ! ",1
+"handy ' s lunch is one of those amazing relics of the past that has survived immense changes in food culture yet it still remains open , and not only that - it ' s packed . what does it say about handy ' s , an old-fashioned lunch counter , persisting in the foodie , localvore , farmhouse-dominated food climate of burlington ? it says that they know what they ' re doing , and they do it well . they are authentic . and dammit , earl and mary are literally two of the nicest human beings my family ' s ever met . the food is great , but it ' s really secondary to what this business is a friendly , community-centric meeting place that happens to serve lunch . but there is no feeling of exclusivity here , only a welcoming vibe that lasts until you head out the door . if you live in burlington , start going . if you ' re visiting , put it on the list . ",1
+"my husband and i visitied philly for the weekend and wanted to try an authentic cheesesteak . we bought one at geno ' s and one directly across the street at pat ' s . they were the same price but the pat ' s sandwich had more meat , more cheese , more onions , and a larger roll . my husband preferred pat ' s however , he agreed with me that the meat at geno ' s was better . my aversion to cheesesteaks has always been that the meat is overcooked and tastes like shoe leather . however , the meat at geno ' s was tender and delicious and for that reason i preferred it over pat ' s . if you are visiting the area i recommend that you do the same thing we did and just try one of each to compare . ",1
+"came back here for brunch and just as great as my first impression . so easy going , but yet feels like such alittle gem . ive been reading the newyork mag review and loved how they described the food saijg - south african , israeli , jewish , grandmother cuisine ! i thought that was hysterical and cute - and loved everything i had - the poached eggs with grilled tomato and haloumi cheese , the house cured duck bacon , a side of arugula salad ( dressed perfectly ) and a cantoulpoe mimosa ! sounds like alot for one person - but the dishes are pretty perfect in size ( as well as the low prices - for soho ) - that its easy to try afew items at a time without it being too much ! ",1
+"don ' t let some of the positive reviews here fool you . i ' m from vernon and i recently moved down to new haven and i tried this place for the first time today and i have to say the food is mediocre and the staff is rude . maybe i ' m spoiled from having lived near rein ' s deli , but if you had breakfast there , and then went down to this place , you ' d know what i mean . i could excuse the food , which isn ' t great , only so-so , but the waitresses were sooooo rude and they only gave preferential treatment to the "" regulars "" ( or maybe they were their friends ) , while everyone else was ignored and given attitude . in summary , this was both my first and last visit , i ' ll be trying some other breakfast spots in new haven out soon . ",1
+"i went to maialino on friday night for dinner for the first time and had a great experience overall . the food was quite good , as i expected . i had the bolognese with duck ragu , which i would highly recommend . we started off with a selection of N cheeses , which were also very good . the server was very friendly and while it took him too long to take our orders , we were enjoying our wine , so i didn ' t care all that much . he was very thoughtful and checked in with us frequently afterwards . the menu is a bit hard to understand , which is slightly frustrating , but the server provided some great recommendations . my girlfriend had a homemade pasta with pepper sauce which was delicious . their cocktail list could use a little updating , as no one at the table loved their cocktails , but again , not enough to keep me from coming back . overall , the atmosphere was great , the food and service was good , and the prices were reasonable . i ' ll be back ! ",1
+"my husband and i recently visited perilla on the recommendation of a friend . i can ' t thank her enough ! the food was fabulous and the service top-notch . we tried the evening special , prime rib , at the suggestion of our server . the meat was perfectly seasoned and cooked to order . the sides of heirloom tomatoes and fresh greens , along with a side of potatoes drizzled with a light cream sauce was a perfect complement to the meal . the staff was attentive , but not overbearing . anyone looking for a special evening should consider this restaurant . ",1
+"visited at lunch to check it out - they are planning another like this in my town , hillsborough . walking in i was surprised to see a "" seat yourself "" sign , then waited about N minutes for anyone to come over . only two other tables had people in the dining room - and one person looked like he just needed a place to sit while planning his bets . the menu ( i looked at both lunch and dinner versions ) is a little limited and overpriced . ordered the somewhat expensive "" filly "" cheese steak sandwich , which was good but not worth N . honestly , this is a betting parlor that has a kitchen and some tables - maybe they needed that to get the location approved by the town ? i can ' t think of why i would go back . and if this is what the hillsborough location ends up being , they are going to have a tough ride , and i know i won ' t become a regular . ",1
+"great place to eat . casual and very friendly . also , byob and shoprite liquors is right next store so it keeps your costs down . come in with some beer and order the burger . it ' s fantastic , the way burgers should be made big , juicy , and on the grill . a must if your a burger fan . also , my wife had the bbq chicken which i tried and it was delicious . very juicy and fresh and a generous portion . the sauce it was served with was excellent . it had just the right amount of heat . i recommend this place . ",1
+"i can ' t really say much about the food because the restaurant canceled my reservation N days before the date , saying their restaurant was being renovated . this was supposed to be a special occasion as my long distance boyfriend was visiting and this was the one free day we had together . i feel that a top restaurant like bouley should have known well in advance when they planned on being renovated so that we could have made alternative plans . when i called to reschedule for the next time he would be here , there was no apology and no effort to assist me in making a new reservation , saying it was too far in advance and that i would have to call again closer to the date . as much as i ' ve been wanting to try this restaurant based on the high ratings and reviews , i feel a bit miffed . ",1
+"this is definitely one of my favorite spots in the neighborhood ! usually come in for burgers , wings and beer which are always great . the wings are by far the best in the city in my opinion . we came in for dinner , great beer and wine selection as well as great mixed drinks courtesy of jaime ! had the specials for dinner - pork belly cassoulet for an appetizer which was delicious . we both had the steak frites for dinner - which was by far the best steak frites i ' ve ever had . remarkably seasoned and very tender - great portion size . definitely a gem in the city ! ",1
+"it is just okay . the pizza is good , above par for the area . everything else is not so great . it is expensive and the portions are small . the cheesesteaks really aren ' t very good at all . as a whole , the food quality here is very inconsistent , it can be great it can be awful . i usually experience the latter . of the N times i ordered delivery , they messed up my order twice and had to return to the store . i was never compensated for the inconvenience . sides are way too expensive for the size and quality . the portions seem to shrink each time . i only recommend del rossi as a final resort for the nolibs area . if you just want a couple slices , though , this is your place . ",1
+"i ' ve eaten here twice and both times i have really liked the food . i always get the octopus , which is cooked perfectly here , and the mexican corn - i ' m a sucker for mexican corn . last time i got the pan roasted market fish with artichoke , which was cooked well but underseasoned - nothing a little lemon and salt pepper didn ' t help , though . the restaurant is tiny , but there ' s a little bit of a larger back room , even in here you ' ll be squeezed in like sardines . it doesn ' t really matter when you ' re eating but it ' s awkward getting out . the service is not great , a little blunt , rushed , not too much hospitality , but i find that a lot of places in brooklyn are that way . ",1
+"there are a great wine bars in hell ' s kitchen - i gotta say , this isn ' t is my favorite . casellula beats everything else . it ' s actually top of my list , but their capacity is highly limited , especially on friday saturday nights . ardesia is the option . it ' s actually a block away from casellula . their wine , cheese and food option aren ' t as much as casellula ' s , but definitely somewhat impressive . crostini , banh mi , toast , skewers are my favorite . and don ' t forget to eat their s ' mores ! a great way to finish the meal with digestive . ",1
+"this place is outrageous and after eating here it ' s clear why it was ranked among the top nyc restaurants for so many years in a row . the menu rotates with the seasons and offerings are based on what ' s fresh at the union square market . prices are steep ( more than N for the pri fix menu ) but the food is incredible and the hospitality is unmatched . this is a place that focuses on the details--the service is seamless , tiny amuse buche are delivered between courses , and individually wrapped coffee cakes for breakfast are delivered with the bill . for less expensive ( but equally delicious ) fare , opt for the front bar section . the menu is limited , but many of the famous dishes are offered at lower costs . and remember to order the gramercy cocktail . it is without a doubt the best drink in this city . ",1
+"excellent meal . the sorbet trio for dessert was fabulous . only complaint is that the portions were on the small side , i had the shrimp as an appetizer and the cod as an entree . the cod was presented beautifully , but again on the small side even for fancy nyc standards . i would definitely return because the quality of the food and service was higher than most , especially for the east village another bonus is that i was able to make a reservation for a friday night the same day . definitely give this place a try before it gets too hyped . ",1
+"been at this place N times in N months . N ) it ' s byob and it ' s great . they will also give you a glass of wine , if they won ' t forget it . N ) food is super tasty , fresh , from high quality ingredients . one of best places i been in phila . N ) desserts are amazing ! cannoli made in house fresh each day . wow . N ) prices are very modes - very good . N ) service is unique funny , dedicated , some time talking too much ( one guy in particular . . . will tell you his vegetarian life story and some other bs . . . ) . verdict very , very recommended ! ",1
+"i went to marsillio ' s for dinner with two friends to celebrate the holidays . i used to go to lunch occasionally at their location in chambersburg . i was very pleased with the new location . i had the crispy salmon which came in a lemon sauce that was excellent , with a perfect balance of lemon . the vegetables that came with the sauce were cooked to perfection as well . one of my friends wanted chicken parmesan , but it wasn ' t on the menu . she asked if they would make it , and of course they said yes . she loved it . the service was excellent as well , very personable . i ' m looking forward to going back soon . ",1
+"went to hot tomato ' s yesterday for lunch . this is one of my favorite places ! ! was greeted at the door by carrie who seated us promptly . our server was there immediately to take our drink order and let us know about the specials . we both decided to get salads and they came out quickly which is wonderful when you have to get back to work . my chopped salad was great ! ! i suggest it with the burger in the grass ! ! the atmosphere is cool even at lunch . the dining room was full of people there for lunch or working lunches . i will be back ! ! "" kc "" ",1
+"i had an awesome time at testo ! i met with my friends , who live in the area , and they have just recently discovered this neighborhood ' s gem . we stayed there for a long time , talking and enjoying our night out , and even long after our delicious meals were gone , we did not feel pressured to leave or to order more . the staff spoiled us rotten , being very friendly and attentive , but also giving us a lot of space . the decor of the place is simple yet charming and so soothing and cozy that we just did not want to leave ! now food . . . super yummy ! i had squash raviolis that were so soft and fluffy , just melting in my mouth , hmm . . . i want more just writing about it . too bad that i live in queens but i will be back for sure . summarizing this place is a must ! outrageously good food , great atmosphere , super friendly staff and reasonable prices , should i say more ? highly recommended ! ",1
+"my boyfriend and i decided to try raymond ' s because it ' s always busy and it has some really good reviews online . we went at a time when we could order brunch or lunch and we opted for lunch . bad decision . servers bus boys tried to give us someone else ' s food a total of three times and it all looked really good . the food we actually ordered and finally got was not as appetizing . his veggie burger was mushy and was decidedly worse than those served at college dining halls . my vegetarian chili was essentially a whole zuccchini chopped up and swimming in cilantro flavored broth . there were four kidney beans and two chickpeas , they were good . won ' t go back . ",1
+"lombardi ' s was once my favorite pizza joint in all of nyc . the century-old coal-fired ovens imparted this great , smoky taste to the crust sauce and cheese was always first rate and the marriage of the three elements , divine . i recently returned and was met by hosts with earpieces chatting with wait staff and managers ( ! ! ! ! ! ! ) , a doubling of the dining room and tourists , tourists , tourists . going mass has taken it ' s toll . something amiss with the pizza . it ' s still good but just not great anymore . breaks the heart . ",1
+"where to start ? first off not allowing a no star review is ridiculous as it demands that a restaurant at least be serviceable . sadly , this place is not . old warm sushi rolls , a cobbled together salad made with "" aged "" ( see wilting lettuce ) and no soy sauce . you ' d be better off licking a port authority door knob than eating at this place - it may actually taste better than the junk they pass off as food at this place . zero stars . avoid like the plague . there are tons of better options out there . so , save your money and don ' t hate yourself or loved ones enough to waste your time with tendo . ",1
+"i would say this is definitely another overrated brunch places in the city . let ' s put it this way . . the i spent there wasn ' t worth it . it ' s all relatively speaking . if they reduce the prices . i would probably give them N stars . in my opinion , a good restaurant that deserve my N stars not only they have amazing food dessert service , most importantly make me feel i spend the wisely and worthy balthazar is one of those typical ny place u want to try it once , so you can say i ' ve been there . after all it ' s just ok to my taste ",1
+"best wings and clams in nj ! mon-tues deals are amazing . N cent wings and clams real divey place , kinda small and cramped . tough to get table has the absolute worst service in the country . no hostess to help get you a table , only N bartenders and no waitresses . no one cares to take your order . you literally have to grab a waitress by the neck to get her attention . owner must be the cheapest bastard ever if he can ' t hire N more waitress . also food takes forever , but once you get it . . . . it ' s worth it ! ! ! ",1
+"my fiance and i are fans of it ' s always sunny so we decided to stop in to mac ' s while we were spending the weekend in philly . and we are glad we did . it wasn ' t that busy when we went so we were able to sit immediately . we ordered our drinks ( just soda ) , the glasses are a little smaller than i thought . my fiance had the red and white chicken cutlet and i had the fried cheesesteak rolls . we were both very pleased with our food . the bathrooms are a little small , it ' s kind of awkward if you ' re standing at the sink and someone is trying to come out of the stall . that and the size of the drinks were out only complaints . otherwise everything was great and we ' ll definitely be back ! ",1
+"the food is great . good pizza and a lot of variety on the menu . everything except the pizza , bread , vegetables , and fried dough doughnut bites is froze . it ' s great food none the less but they way the staff are treated is most of the reason i gave it a low score . a very good friend of mine worked for them recently . she ' s the reason we went there so much and ordered delivery . we ' ll still eat there as it ' s the best pizza in burlington . but i think the owner should treat the people who work for him a little better ",1
+"a must stop everytime you are in philly ! this isn ' t chi-chi ' s or taco bell , folks , so be prepared for authentic mexican food . i generally hate mexican food , because everything tastes the same to me . . . but this place is totally different . i have been here probably a dozen times and loved every time . they moved the location about N years ago , so . . . . if you havent been there in a while try again , it is much more up-scale than it was when it was a couple blocks south . make sure to make reservations , this place can get packed . ",1
+"hands down the only pizza place on the planet that can compare to the holy trinity in new haven ( sally ' s , modern , pepe ' s ) . first off , they have a real brick oven ( not a metal oven lined with bricks ) . secondly , one of the owners was a longtime cook at modern so he knows how to make perfect pies . thirdly , they are not afraid to cook the pies they way they ' re supposed to be cooked well done . i am a firm believer that if my hands are not black after eating a pie , then i didn ' t really have pizza . beautifully blackened around the edges , perfectly cooked , these pies are mini culinary masterworks . and one note to pizza eaters order small pies . always . there isn ' t a pizza joint in the world that can make a perfect large pizza . every connoisseur i know orders only smalls , otherwise you have no right to complain . just saying , you might thing you know pizza , but if i see you eating a large , i know you haven ' t a clue . ",1
+cascina is a wonderful restaurant ! i ' ve been there a couple times and every time i went i never had problems with the service or the food ! i ' ve met the owner and the manager and they are very nice people ! i highly recommend this restaurant for anyone ! they recently changed the pizza and it is not round anymore but it ' s long and you can have it in many choices ! i love it very much and i will love to go back as soon as possible ! the chef is also very sweet and the home made pasta and desserts are deliziosi ! ,1
+"in a word , this place sucks . my wife bought the coupon deal ( without my knowledge i wouldn ' t have ) so we used it before the theater . big mistake . fish and chips had a load of oily batter on fish that was not particulary fresh . my wife ' s chicken oscar was a bit burned , the char flavor dominated , and the lobster had a rather refrigerator taste about it . if you ' re looking to get your drink on and hook-up , this might be your place . but if you are looking for well-prepared , interesting food , try one of the great restaurants in the neighborhood like barcelona across the street . ",1
+i decided to go to korzo sunday night and i was having a great time watching the playoff games . i was talking to the bartender and who i think was the chef . we were having a great conversation . when who i think the owner was came down and told one of the employees not to curse because this was a public space . does he not know that in this country we have the right to free speech as it is our first amendment . my night was going great till that episode i will not be attending korzo ever again as it seems the person who said that to the employee obviously has no respect for the american way ,1
+"one of my favorite places in nyc , hands down . their belgian beer selection is amazing ! i tend to be the annoying kind of customer that defers to the bartenders to choose my beer , and their knowledgeable staff is always spot on in getting me a perfect beer . i ' ve had all the kinds of mussels they offer and they ' re all terrific . the meatballs are awesome too , the really soak up all that high alcohol beer . the atmosphere is very relaxed and calm after the normal happy hour rush . a really nice place to sit and enjoy yourself . ",1
+"this place was mentioned in a new yorker article years ago , before poutine had become de rigueur at more establishments . the restaurant ' s name proved memorable and as someone who had wanted to experience poutine , i made sure to visit . the poutine does not disappoint ! as other reviewers validly point out , the gravy may be a bit salty but the dish is large enough to compensate . i took a hungover friend there to experience it and it has been declared the cure ! i sadly can ' t speak on many of the fries or their sauces since i always get the poutine but what i have tried was delicious and affordable . ",1