Menuism - TheGothamPalate's Reviews

New York, NY: Hiroko's Place - "Fine Service, Tasty Food"

2009-07-30T06:58:32-07:00

Review of Hiroko's Place at 75 Thompson St, New York, NY 10012

…I had the Omurice ($11), a blend of soft-grained fried rice, chicken chunks (albeit slightly overcooked) and eggs. It’s a Japanese comfort food I relish. My dish came with a small scoop of macaroni salad and a bed of green lettuce, carrots and cucumbers, finished with a vinaigrette dres...

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New York, NY: Luzzo's - "Boho-Hipster Dive with Mediocre Pizza"

2009-07-30T06:54:26-07:00

Review of Luzzo's at 211 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003

by TheGothamPalate:

The pizzas come in small and large. We shared a large Ortolana, topped with zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant, basil and mozzarella. The vegetables were fresh and densely scattered onto the crust. The tomato sauce was good and made from fresh San Marzano tomatoes, but the mozzarella was virtually ...

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New York, NY: turks and frogs - "Mesmerizing Mezelers and More"

2009-07-21T15:31:40-07:00

Review of turks and frogs at 458 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10013

by TheGothamPalate:

Located on a desolate strip of far west Tribeca, Turks & Frogs is a Mediterranean oasis. The interior is an airy space, where sensuous hues of red are contrasted with light earthen tones and artisinal stuccos. While the decor evokes the austere elegance of Byzantium– from the stained glass...

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Queens, NY: Bare Burger - "An organic burger Joint that's good beyond gimmicks"

2009-07-08T20:05:23-07:00

Review of Bare Burger at 33-21 31st Ave, Queens, NY 11103

by TheGothamPalate:

When an organic burger joint opened in my neighborhood, I was skeptical. It seemed gimmicky, so I avoided BareBurger as long as I could. Every time I walked by, it was hopping, so I shelved my suspicion and sampled my first all natural burger.BareBurger sits on a corner of a quiet, leafy str...

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New York, NY: Merchants NY Cafe - "Charming outdoor cafe', solid eats at a reasonable price"

2009-06-26T16:39:48-07:00

Review of Merchants NY Cafe at 90 Washington St, New York, NY 10006

by TheGothamPalate:

The comely and upbeat outdoor cafe is Merchants NY greatest attraction. Its white modern furnishings and wheat grass planters give it tasteful Euro flair and seating is comfortable and spacing between tables is humane.Uncharacteristic for charming outdoor spaces, Merchants NY’s Modern American...

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New York, NY: La Pizza Fresca Ristorante - "Exceptional pizza, elegant atmosphere..."

2009-06-26T16:36:27-07:00

Review of La Pizza Fresca Ristorante at 31 E 20th St, New York, NY 10003

by TheGothamPalate:

I’m so glad that the city still has places where you can enjoy gloriously good, authentic Neopolitan style pizzas without the hyper-inflated, celebrity-status vying pizza-chef egos and hoardes of self-professed trend-setting yelpers twittering away their reactions and the deafening din they pr...

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New York, NY: Quinto Quarto - "Charming and affordable, but has some kinks"

2009-06-15T15:32:49-07:00

Review of Quinto Quarto at 14 Bedford St, New York, NY 10014

by TheGothamPalate:

Located on a cobble-stoned strip of charming restaurants, this darling Village newcomer fills a void with its Roman cuisine and spirited and tempermental service. The warm, inviting decor of exposed brick and candlelight set a romantic, low-key stage that is contrasted by the family-style bust...

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New York, NY: Quinto Quarto - "Charming and affordable, but has some kinks"

2009-06-15T15:28:03-07:00

Review of Quinto Quarto at 14 Bedford St, New York, NY 10014

by TheGothamPalate:

Located on a cobble-stoned strip of charming restaurants, this darling Village newcomer fills a void with its Roman cuisine and spirited and tempermental service. The warm, inviting decor of exposed brick and candlelight set a romantic, low-key stage that is contrasted by the family-style bust...

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New York, NY: Salumeria Rosi - "Delivers Divine Simple Pleasures"

2009-05-27T09:29:17-07:00

Review of Salumeria Rosi at 283 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023-2103

by TheGothamPalate:

I have eaten at Salumeria Rosi twice this past spring and on both occassions the positive presence of the chef owner was experienced. On one of those evenings, Casella was donning a smock with his signature rosemary boutonniere and seen greeting and serving guests and overseeing things in the ...

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New York, NY: Via Emilia - "A solid, unpretentious destination for Northern Italian fare"

2009-04-19T09:29:48-07:00

Review of Via Emilia at 47 E 21st St, New York, NY 10010

by TheGothamPalate:

Since it relocated a few years ago to its snazzier and more importantly: larger location, E. 21St. location, I had slipped off my radar, but a recent visit there with a friend has put it back on there. I like the new space. It’s cheerful and upbeat with colorful blocks of primary colors and taste...

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