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ChristopherS

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Sidewalk Cafe

94 Avenue A
New York, NY
7373
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October 29, 2007

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Eaten there a few times. Beef burgers are...

Eaten there a few times. Beef burgers are good, black bean burger and veggie burgers also pretty tasty. Never had their brunch, but the menu looks great, reasonably priced prix fixe, and 1st cocktail is included.
Their sweet potato fries are a MUST!

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Telly's Taverna

2813 23rd Ave
Astoria, NY
(718) 728-9056
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March 2, 2008

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Authentic through and through! Only Greek...

Authentic through and through! Only Greek wines are served here. It’s primarily a seafood restaurant, and everything is fresh.
I really enjoyed the veal chops, Nana’s green salad is a great thing to share with the table, lot’s of feta cheese.
If you’re not Greek, you’ll most likely be in the minority when you dine here. Our server was really nice, very helpful and friendly.

Prices in the $15-$20 range for entrees. Will definitely go back again.

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Candle Cafe

1307 3rd Ave
New York, NY
(212) 472-0970
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March 2, 2008

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A vegetarian restaurant done right! There's...

A vegetarian restaurant done right! There’s no meat in sight in this place, and the best part is that they don’t describe their dishes as “like chicken” or “like beef”. Everything is what it is: Tofu, seitan, etc. Very tasty, organic wine and beer, friendly service, and reasonably priced.

The only downside is the location, E74th and 3rd ave. It’s an UES neighborhood restaurant, a little out of the way for people not in that ‘hood. But whatever.
TRY IT! YOU’LL LIKE IT!

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Spice Market

403 W 13th St
New York, NY
(212) 675-2322
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February 24, 2008

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This place gets 5-stars for decor, and 3-stars...

This place gets 5-stars for decor, and 3-stars for the food. Absolutely beautiful inside.

Food was average, rather basic. Short ribs were very tender but bordered on chewy, and lacked any significant flavor.
The calamari salad was the standout dish of the entire meal, and I would go back just to get this and a drink at the bar.

Our server was pleasant enough, and answered all of our questions very thoroughly. Dishes came out one at a time as they were ready, and I recommend sharing all the food, or else you’ll be waiting for your dish while your dining partner is finishing their plate.

Of course it’s all on the higher end of the price spectrum, but it’s the Meatpacking District, after all. You’re not going to eat ANYWHERE around there for less than $50-$75 per person.

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Glory Restaurant

19 Essex St
Andover, MA
(978) 475-4811

December 24, 2007

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The food is excellent, the drinks are mixed...

The food is excellent, the drinks are mixed well, and the service, though sometimes slow, is always friendly.

That all being said, this place is PRICEY!
Veal chop entree: about $38
Typical chicken entree: $27

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Drinks are priced accordingly. Dinner for two has definitely passed the $200 mark here…

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December 24, 2007

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Eat the free hot dogs during Boston home...

Eat the free hot dogs during Boston home games, drink the cheap beer, meet the old friends, and play the $1 pool table.

Just don’t bother getting anything to eat that you actually have to PAY for….

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Dylan's Bar & Grill

22 Park St
Andover, MA
(978) 470-1717

December 24, 2007

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To review this place strictly as a restaurant...

To review this place strictly as a restaurant would be a joke. The food just isn’t very good.
The nachos were stale, the crab cakes were bland, and there’s a stench of rotten beer coming from behind the bar that makes me totally lose my appetite altogether.

That being said, come here to drink, meet old friends, and watch whatever game is on their 4 TVs behind the bar.

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Inaka Japanese Restaurant

160 Winthrop Ave
Lawrence, MA
(978) 794-9806
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December 24, 2007

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Service is always friendly and prompt. The...

Service is always friendly and prompt. The food is consistently good, relatively inexpensive, and always a nice place to eat sushi.

I highly recommend it.

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Fatty's Cafe

2501 Ditmars Blvd
Astoria, NY
(718) 267-7071
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December 2, 2007

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A cozy little neighborhood joint. Only had...

A cozy little neighborhood joint. Only had their “BFB” a.k.a. The Big F’in Burger. Tasted good, fries weren’t soggy. They didn’t have any mustard, though, kind of disappointing. The bartender is pretty cool, most of the beer (bottles only, no drafts, total bummer) are $5 each. Great place to meet up with friends for a drink or two.

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Kate's Joint

58 Avenue B
New York, NY
(212) 777-7059
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November 19, 2007

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I give this a solid three stars for food...

I give this a solid three stars for food quality versus price.
It is, after all, a vegetarian/vegan restaurant, and when menu items are listed such as “deep fried not meat cutlet” or “spaghetti with not meat sauce”, I think you get the idea.

The two times I’ve eaten there the service was slow, but decent. The other half of the building is a full service bar, which can be fun after dinner. Just get up and walk into the other room.
It has a bit of a punk rock atmosphere if you’re into that kind of thing, but the bathroom was a little TOO punk rock for me (and for a restaurant): It was pretty dirty, and the paper towels and toilet paper were sitting on top of the toilet with flies all over them.

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