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Reviewed by kagome
at April 14, 08:21 PM
I had to double review, because Donuts really deserves a "love it". Did I mention how cheap it is?
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Reviewed by kagome
at April 14, 08:13 PM
We visited Alchemy very soon after opening, and during restaurant week to boot. The food was very good but a little overpriced. The service was friendly but belied the newness of the place--highlights were spectacularly shattered dropped dishes, and one waitress falling on her butt. All in all, though, I enjoyed dinner and look forward to trying it again when they have a little more experience under their belts and aren't overrun with slumming Manhattanites.
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Reviewed by kagome
at April 14, 08:08 PM
Nice atmosphere, not too crowded on a Saturday night but not empty enough to be depressing, pleasant but not overbearing service, and yummy food! The shumai were only lightly fried and nicely shrimpy, the boiled Chinese spinach was not overcooked, and the tako (octopus) tempura was deliciously fried and mayonnaise-y. The green-tea mochi are also good. Portion sizes are great--you can end up perfectly satisfied whether you're really hungry or just in the mood for a snack.
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Reviewed by kagome
at January 11, 10:57 AM
Really delicious snacks--it's like the "Top Chef" version of comfort food. I especially like the "beer cheese", and I've also enjoyed the pizza and the selection of 3 hamburgers. Jahola and I did have an hour-and-a-half wait time for lunch there one day, but we came in at 3 in the afternoon...maybe the cook was out?
Love it
Reviewed by kagome
at January 11, 10:53 AM
Best hot chocolate in the Slope!!! Every time I pass it I want to go in. Appealing and well-prepared light lunch options; pleasant atmosphere. Friendly service. I felt mixed about chocolate mousse and some little cakes I brought home, but loved the mini passionfruit tarts. Did I mention the hot chocolate?
It's ok
Reviewed by kagome
at January 11, 10:50 AM
I actually only refrained from "never again"-ing Sette because I'm ending up with too many negative reviews! The last time I was here I ordered a baked pasta dish, and half the noodles were burned black. My dinner on a previous visit was fine, but for the price of a sit-down I want something good. The service ranges from indifference to smarminess. In all fairness though, I can't drink since being knocked up, and it seems like what many snitchers like about Sette is the wine.
It's ok
Reviewed by kagome
at January 11, 10:41 AM
The free wi-fi is great, and the grown-up atmosphere makes it easy to get work done. I agree that the staff is really friendly. And I actually like their hot chocolate, which is more American-style (as opposed to the syruppy gloop Jahola likes). That being said--the pastries are REALLY DRY and not good (and way overpriced), the chocolates and truffles also suck, and the sole decaf tea isn't very good either. The savory offerings are better, but they only have one option at a time, which is tough if you're hoping to, say, sit there all day and write grad-school applications. Although they have no control over the AC (it's a building-wide system), it's arctic. If you need a place to work it's perfect, but for chocolately goodness head over to the far superior Chocolate Room on 5th.
Never again
Reviewed by kagome
at September 20, 07:00 PM
I got raw chicken on a pizza here once. Incredibly disturbing.
Never again
Reviewed by kagome
at September 17, 08:28 PM
I had a salad that was basically iceberg-esque lettuce drenched in olive oil, and pasta in a bland, watery sauce. I've heard the pizza is good, but I'm not going to bother finding out.
Like it
Reviewed by kagome
at September 17, 08:25 PM
Jahola discovered the "Grandma's" pizza there--it's really good! Just tomato sauce and cheese, but with a special herbs and spices mix that was really tasty. As Baldur says, quick and cheap--this is where we stop while we're running errands.
It's ok
Reviewed by kagome
at September 17, 08:22 PM
This may sound obvious, but I don't like mustard and they really do use it in most of the dishes, so...my foody family wasn't wild about it either.
Never again
Reviewed by kagome
at September 17, 08:20 PM
Eggs came to the table raw. Went there a second time with friends and found it equally unpleasant.
Never again
Reviewed by kagome
at September 17, 08:19 PM
Meh. American "Italian" food at it's worst.
Like it
Reviewed by kagome
at September 17, 08:17 PM
I find Thai Taste totally fine, and the one time I actually went in (instead of ordering) the service was good. Anyway it's way better than Mango.
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at September 17, 08:15 PM
Despite Nicalou's scathing "ew", I think Mr. Wonton is tasty and cheap, though not stellar by any means.
It's ok
Reviewed by kagome
at September 17, 08:13 PM
What happened to you, Mango? You used to be cool.
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Reviewed by kagome
at September 17, 08:12 PM
Yamato is totally solid Japanese, although I would not get the sushi there. However, it's not inexpensive--more like mid-range--so why not just save up for another few days and go to Blue Ribbon instead?...this is the 3rd post in which I've mentioned Blue Ribbon...
It's ok
Reviewed by kagome
at September 17, 08:09 PM
I've only been once, just after they opened. Given that we were the only ones in there, the service was astoundingly bad. Overpriced and over-ambitious.
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at September 17, 08:07 PM
Good burgers. Good fries. Good atmosphere (retro-linoleum). Lone Star beer.
Never again
Reviewed by kagome
at September 17, 08:05 PM
Steamed mussels were a mistake--but I did find a pearl in one of them.
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at September 17, 08:03 PM
I almost exclusively do take out at Two Boots. The pesto ravioli and angel hair with shrimp are both good, yummy very large burgers (but limp fries), and the ribs are delicious 2 out of 3 times I get them. The sauteed spinach and mashed potatoes are also very good--pounds of garlic in the spinach. Best delivery pizza in the Slope (which isn't saying much), but the pizza is way overpriced.
Like it
Reviewed by kagome
at September 17, 08:00 PM
The food at al di la is excellent, but we never go there because we love Blue Ribbon so much and have kind of a small expensive restaurant budget. A couple years ago I had beef cheeks there which were really incredible.
Never again
Reviewed by kagome
at September 8, 07:57 AM
Worst. Service. Ever.
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Reviewed by kagome
at September 8, 07:56 AM
I really like their wine and cheesey appetizers, but the last couple of times I had to leave to escape obnoxious patrons.
Like it
Reviewed by kagome
at September 8, 07:55 AM
So cheap! Great for a BLT or grilled cheese and a really good donut. Seems to be always open. Weird and interesting clientel.
Never again
Reviewed by kagome
at September 8, 07:53 AM
Haven't been in a while. I thought the mediterranean-tinged recipes were overwrought and mediocre, and Jahola got food poisoning there once, so that was it.
Like it
Reviewed by kagome
at September 8, 07:51 AM
The chips get soggy fast, but the fish is a perfect elementary-school style treat. I also like the curry shop offerings.
Love it
Reviewed by kagome
at September 8, 07:48 AM
I've only been to the little bar in the back--awesome, quiet atmosphere and really fantastic, affordable food. The little steak thingies on the skewers are unbelievably good--how can they be so cheap?
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at September 8, 07:46 AM
Free mini muffins with Strawberry butter, YUM! A kind of expensive brunch, but soooooooooo good!
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at September 8, 07:43 AM
Somewhat pricey but yummy American food, good bar. Parent-friendly. Good service.
Like it
Reviewed by kagome
at September 8, 07:38 AM
Wretched service, fabulous appetizers (especially the frittata) and cocktails, overrated pizza that still beats anything else in the slope.
Love it
Reviewed by kagome
at September 8, 07:36 AM
The only worthwhile place in the Slope to bring guests for an inexpensive meal. Huge California-style burritos, and the rottiserie chicken is also delicious. Once in a while they have carnitas, so it's worth asking. The guac and the pico both have cilantro in them, so if you're not a fan make sure to avoid those--they're happy to leave them out.
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Reviewed by kagome
at September 8, 07:32 AM
Cozy, with a nice back yard if you find the inside too gloomy. The house wine is always great. I like the octopus appetizer, the chicken livers on toast wrapped in bacon (yum!), and the meat and cheese platter.
Love it
Reviewed by kagome
at September 8, 07:29 AM
Best sushi I've had in New York, delicious and inventive appetizers. Absolutely don't miss the chocolate bruno and green tea creme brulee desserts. I love the clams in miso, mushroom salad, and house salad appetizers. On the Western side of the restaurant, an excellent raw bar and perfectly steamed lobster.
