Yaffa Cafe
97 Saint Marks Pl
New York, NY
(212) 677-9001
Cuisine:
Cafe, Mediterranean, American
January 15, 2008
delicious, fresh and fun!
i love this place! decor is totally off the wall, without being unsettling, it’s lovely to sit outside in the summer, and the food is really fresh, good and interesting. a great place to bring friends to and grab a meal, especially if it’s gotten a bit late in the day to find anywhere else!! i love the yaffa salad with carrot dressing – mmmmmmmm – but share one, they’re huge! :)
Go! Go! Curry
273 W 38th St
New York, NY
(212) 730-5555
Cuisine:
Fast Food, Japanese, Family Fare
January 14, 2008
top japanese fast food chain sees the world!
these guys do japanese ‘katsu’ curry, and they do it really well. it’s fast food, simply done, on the 5th, 15th and 25th of every month you get a free ‘topping’ (that could be a pork cutlet!) – also if you happen to be there on a day when hideki matsui hits a home run! big portions, good value and a fun little place. i’m looking forward to my next visit!
Mama's
200 E 3rd St
New York, NY
(212) 777-4425
Cuisine:
American, Californian, Soul Food
Fried Dumpling
99 Allen St
New York, NY
(212) 941-9975
Cuisine:
Chinese
January 16, 2008
VALUE!!!
really, as long as they’re hot and fresh, dumplings are dumplings, right? and in this place there’s no time for them to get cold, as they’re flying outta the kitchen as fast as they get made! this has to be the best value dumpling house in the city. 5 dumplings. 1 dollar. you really can’t say fairer than that for a meal on the go! grab those dumplings, dip them in that soy sauce and be on your way. no worries :D
Dishes I tried:
5 dumplings
er… go figure :P
Silver Spurs Restaurant
490 Laguardia Pl
New York, NY
(212) 228-2333
Cuisine:
Southwestern, Burgers, Coffee Shop & Diner
January 16, 2008
cool spot and good burgers!
i like this place! their selection of burgers/sandwiches is extensive and the portions big and tasty! it’s a fun place to take friends for ‘real american food’ and has good service, fun decor and great soda floats! :D
one quibble is that they impose a ‘sharing charge’ – and me and my husband love to share… psssh.
El Coyote Mexican Restaurant
17827 Hillside Ave
Jamaica, NY
(718) 558-5931
Cuisine:
Mexican, Breakfast
January 16, 2008
an all-time local favorite!
this is one of me and my husband’s favorite all-time restaurants! great selection of authentic mexican food, great prices and a nice atmosphere. if you order the guacomole they bring out a trolly with all the fresh ingredients and prepare it for you at your table, which is great fun, and also teaches you to make great guacamole at home ;) we often go there for a breakfast treat because we love the huevos rancheros (ranch eggs) – fried eggs, sitting on refried beans, sitting on a tortilla, topped with tomato salsa. we order one portion, with sausage on the side and it comes with coffee and orange juice – a great size for two to share! yum. dinner menu is varied and changes often – the burritos are especially good value!
Dishes I tried:
huevos rancheros
perfect breakfast to share – fried eggs, sitting on refried beans, sitting on a tortilla, topped with tomato salsa. comes with coffee and orange juice. really sets you up for the day :)
Yummy Noodles
46 Bowery
New York, NY
(212) 374-1327
Cuisine:
Italian, Chinese, Noodles
Trailer Park
271 W 23rd St
New York, NY
(212) 463-8000
Cuisine:
American, Soul Food, Southern/Soul
January 14, 2008
trailer park for fun + yum
i LOVE this place. i love that you can get trailer trash food in little plastic baskets, tater tots, mac+cheese, decent burgers… and wash it down with a big ole frozen margarita. simple short menu, i think they have a special deal on tuesdays, totally fun atmosphere and decor – for a theme place this just rules. yep yep yep.
Paul's Place
131 2nd Ave
New York, NY
(212) 529-3033
Cuisine:
American, Burgers, Hamburgers


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