http://www.menuism.com/users/trufflupagus/reviews trufflupagus's Restaurant Reviews trufflupagus 2007-07-03T19:16:10-07:00 2007-07-03T19:16:10-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/52218 <p><strong>Review of Cafe Colonial at 73 E Houston St Ste 1, New York, NY 10012-2805</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/trufflupagus">trufflupagus</a>:</p><blockquote>With a prime spot at the corner of Houston and Elizabeth, Cafe Colonial doesn&#8217;t have to serve up outstanding food, although brunch is apparently terrific. I was there for dinner on a warm summer evening, and the food was more than passable &#8211; but there&#8217;s no way it could rival ...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Cafe Colonial? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/cueGvMjPur24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/cueGvMjPur24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/cueGvMjPur24upabBlKsEs-cafe-colonial-new-york-ny">Read 2 reviews of Cafe Colonial on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> trufflupagus 2007-06-29T08:22:20-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/51787 <p><strong>Review of Spicy & Tasty at 13343 Roosevelt Ave, Flushing, NY 11354-5254</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='5.0 rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/trufflupagus">trufflupagus</a>:</p><blockquote>My follow-up review for this restaurant. Read my previous review for this restaurant here.</blockquote><p>Have you been to Spicy & Tasty? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/aPAYk6jP8r24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/aPAYk6jP8r24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/aPAYk6jP8r24upabBlKsEs-spicy-tasty-flushing-ny">Read 4 reviews of Spicy & Tasty on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> trufflupagus 2007-06-18T21:04:44-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/50581 <p><strong>Review of J.G. Melon at 1291 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10021-3301</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/trufflupagus">trufflupagus</a>:</p><blockquote>The problem with many of New York&#8217;s best burger joints (Shake Shack excepted) is the lackluster fries that accompany the pièce de resistance. JG Melon avoids this quandary by turning out incredibly crisp and moist cottage fries alongside their burgers. The burgers themselves are on the ...</blockquote><p>Have you been to J.G. Melon? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/dyPz3yjPKr24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/dyPz3yjPKr24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p> trufflupagus 2007-06-18T09:57:05-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/50499 <p><strong>Review of Magnolia Bakery at 401 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014-2452</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='2.0 rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/trufflupagus">trufflupagus</a>:</p><blockquote>Magnolia Bakery has risen to fame on the back of its vanilla and chocolate cupcakes, spawning dozens of imitators around New York, and even more, I&#8217;m sure, across the country. However, these sugar bombs explode in your mouth and instantly make you feel sick &#8211; at least, that&#8217;...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Magnolia Bakery? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/dqGwBAjPSr24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/dqGwBAjPSr24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/dqGwBAjPSr24upabBlKsEs-magnolia-bakery-new-york-ny">Read 14 reviews of Magnolia Bakery on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> trufflupagus 2007-06-18T05:43:23-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/50473 <p><strong>Review of El Faro at 823 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10014</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='5.0 rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/trufflupagus">trufflupagus</a>:</p><blockquote>El Faro has occupied the corner of Horatio and Greenwich since the meatpacking district actually merited its name. For decades, this Galician-owned treasure has turned out spot-on preparations of classic Spanish dishes in a cozy, semi-subterranean space that evokes the best local restaurants ...</blockquote><p>Have you been to El Faro? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/d6p4sIjPyr24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/d6p4sIjPyr24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/d6p4sIjPyr24upabBlKsEs-el-faro-new-york-ny">Read 2 reviews of El Faro on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> trufflupagus 2007-06-17T17:54:39-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/50418 <p><strong>Review of Cafe Habana at 17 Prince St, New York, NY 10012-5518</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='5.0 rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/trufflupagus">trufflupagus</a>:</p><blockquote>When I go too long without savoring some of Cafe Habana&#8217;s mouthwatering grilled corn with chili powder, cotija cheese, and lime, it starts showing up in my dreams with disturbing regularity. Eventually I head downtown and brave the crowds to snag a table at this tiny eatery, and I remem...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Cafe Habana? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/b2cYWEjPur24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/b2cYWEjPur24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/b2cYWEjPur24upabBlKsEs-cafe-habana-new-york-ny">Read 12 reviews of Cafe Habana on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> trufflupagus 2007-06-17T12:40:51-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/50382 <p><strong>Review of Tia Pol at 205 10th Ave, New York, NY 10011-4719</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='5.0 rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/trufflupagus">trufflupagus</a>:</p><blockquote>Tía Pol represents the absolute summit of tapas in this city. The friendly owners took a tiny, oblong space and converted it into a unique bastion of Spanish snacking, with less than a dozen tables, mostly two-tops with high stools, and a packed bar, where I often end up eating instead of wai...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Tia Pol? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/dHQkB0jP8r24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/dHQkB0jP8r24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/dHQkB0jP8r24upabBlKsEs-tia-pol-new-york-ny">Read 4 reviews of Tia Pol on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> trufflupagus 2007-06-17T11:55:47-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/50366 <p><strong>Review of Alfama at 551 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/trufflupagus">trufflupagus</a>:</p><blockquote>Alfama is not perfect. There have been times when I&#8217;ve found myself eating less than stellar specials, which for the price is pretty inexcusable. But the great list of Portuguese wines and the perfect execution of a number of standard dishes continue to draw me back here, as does the f...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Alfama? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/d7Q8KcjPmr24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/d7Q8KcjPmr24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p> trufflupagus 2007-06-17T11:15:18-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/50358 <p><strong>Review of Caracas Arepa Bar at 91 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/trufflupagus">trufflupagus</a>:</p><blockquote>Caracas Arepa Bar may not be big &#8211; in fact, its space overflows with people at peak hours, with conversations in Spanish and English taking place at high volume &#8211; but its flavors definitely are. The arepas here are fried, not baked, but they still achieve that special texture, not...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Caracas Arepa Bar? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/brgIZajPur24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/brgIZajPur24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p><p><a href="http://www.menuism.com/restaurants/brgIZajPur24upabBlKsEs-caracas-arepa-bar-new-york-ny">Read 2 reviews of Caracas Arepa Bar on Menuism.com &raquo;</a></p> trufflupagus 2007-06-17T10:22:36-07:00 http://www.menuism.com/reviews/50349 <p><strong>Review of Citrus Bar & Grill at 320 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023-8205</strong></p><p><p><span class='star-display-rating' title='4.0 rating'><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-4-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='*' /><img src='http://cache-static.menuism.com/images/display-star-big-0-fourth.gif' height='12' width='12' alt='' /></span> by <a href="http://www.menuism.com/users/trufflupagus">trufflupagus</a>:</p><blockquote>Citrus hums every night of the week, alive with a young crowd downing refreshing and interesting cocktails and enjoying everything from sushi to fajitas. While some fusion menus can be jarring, everything fits together pretty well here, under the heading of delicious, rather than dangerous.</...</blockquote><p>Have you been to Citrus Bar & Grill? <a href="http://www.menuism.com/ratewhatyouate/bHLLlwjPur24upabBlKsEs" class="" rel="nofollow" target="_top" title="Rate what you ate!">Write a review!</a> or <a href="http://www.menuism.com/tries/add/bHLLlwjPur24upabBlKsEs" title="Add this restaurant to your try list to remember it!">Add it to your try list!</a></p> trufflupagus