Grubsnitch

I am gonna put in a counter vote for Kinara on 5th ave and about 11th street.. if you crave Indian food. I think this place does bigger take out than eat in... but not matter.. the food is delicious and none of that.. "It made me sixk".. It made me want to order again.. but saving for a special treat nite. the rest of the Indian places in the Slope are terrible.

This is one of the oldest Sushi joints in the hood.. Think before Inaka...

 

This place actually has regulars who are greeted by the wait staff and the sushi chefs.

 

Sushi is just fine.. fresh, nicely prepared.. no tinventive as far as choices or presentation but hey that is just fine.

  They keep late hours so if you need a fresh, uncooked fish fix late you might consider it!

I have eaten here 2 times in the last 5 months or so. I wanted to be impressed but I can't say I was. The Chicken Gumbo was very good. The cornbread was delicious. But, both times the meats were over cooked.. though especially the 2nd visit I did say rare!! The service sweet and friendly. Hey, I have no need to go back here for many months. The restaurant is long and narrow.. just not a cozy feel to it. The portions are enormous. Personally I hate brinking home food but I did on both ocassions. It always makes me feel like I am going to one of those early bird specials in Florida and the leftovers will get eaten the next day for lunch.. Ech!! That can't be my culinary future! I would rather have modest portions of extraordinary food.

I had a burger here last night.. really was pretty good. The fries were no better than o.k.. My friend had a salad that she likes and some fried chicken pieces with that...not bad. The atmosphere is friendly and casual. The wait staff seems a little hysterical and un trained. But.. what drew me to the place is they have Jazz every thurs and sat eve and this piano trio was just wonderful. No cover charge or minimum to sit and enjoy the music.. so have abeer or lite snack and enjoy the music.

I have found that the food here is pretty good. Most things are made to order so there is a wait. The items in the frig counter below are nuked but the things I have tried were good.. especially the vegetarian lasagna.. This place has a few tables but I always take food out. It is not a pleasant eating atmosphere.

We ate a Fri earlyish dinner here afew weeks ago. We ordered off the appetizer list and split the food among 3 people. All the food was wonderful. The 3 mini burgers were tasty and perfectly cooked and the fries were delicious. This place turns in to a loud bar scene later in the eve so go before 9pm on weekend.. youwill be pleasantly suprised

I have eaten here a number of times over the years mostly because I was with other people who really like this restaurant. I have friends who ate there all the time and has Inaka cater their wedding that was held at Ethical Culture on the Par... wedding was great but the food was just ok.

The food here really was terrible. I landed up here to hear some music.. ok I admit I am related to a musician who played here to fulfilll his obligation for this date when the place was still Night and Day.. I brought some friends and we ate before the gig and then proceeded to the back room to hear some music.  The food was aweful.. I will not even review it except to say we had 6 people at the table and everyone ordered something else so I tasted a nice range from the menu. That is the only place I will use the word NICE. everything was tasteless, or off taste or downright not edible.

 

We proceeded to the backroom.

 

The music was awesome but it is a door gig... They stiffed my relative (lol) on the door and that was the last time he played there..

 

 

Avoid!!!!

 

Embarassed that this place is in PS.

My take on this place has more to do with music than food.. Some of the best music is happening in this plac!!! Most especially Jazz artists wo perform in much more major places in the City are taking a Fri Night or thurs night gig here.  I don't understand why but I can certainly tell you that if you want to walk over in the hood and hear some great music  this is the place.. I have eaten afew odds and ends here but their wine list is short and well chosen and that is what goes with listening for me.

Among people who have lived in the Slope for a while this restaurant is a tradition. My daughter had her engagement party here 12 years ago because that is where her husband and she had their first date together. We took over the plae on a Sunday afternoon and the food and the whole experience was delightful. The "cheap" menu is wonderful. I still love their house salad with the chickpeas. Everytime I order it I remember what a nice addition a can of chick peas is to a salad and I put it on my grocery list. I am not fond of the concoction of roasted pepper spread or whatever it is that is served with the bread. there is nice butter in the kitchen. As and they will bring it to the table. the staff is friendly and efficient and even on a busy night you will feel like your business is appreciated and no one is rushing you through the meal.

Now here is another restaurant that is old in restaurant years.

 

It is hard to figure why it is still there.

I do check it out again from time to time and the food is really good. It tends to not be crowded and the service is kind of old fashined and attentive. The wait staff are not actors filling in here to make the rent but carreer waiters. As I said that I don't think I have ever seen a waitress in there. Stick with traditional dishes like eggplant parm, pastas that gramma usta make. the portions are generous and the owner is likely to come by and say hi. If you are friendly you might even get a complimentary dessert.

Peter Luger is a steak experience that should not be missed. If you are a trasplant from somewhere else save this for when mom and dad visit. The wait staff is gruff, experienced and it is often best to just say we are here for steak and let them handle the order. The creamed spinach is a must as are the homefries.  The tomatoes, onions and Peter Luger sauce starts the meal.  If you can do dessert whatever you do order ask them to bring you a bowl of whipped cream on the side and they will.

This place has been there for a long time in restaurant years. It is reasonably priced, plesant and a fun hang if you have the sushi craving.

I agree that since the split eating here is less appealing. I usually ate with people who were willing to share and we did have some things off the indian menu to mix it up. I am not a fried fish fan but the mac and cheese is wonderfull as is the beef stew. If you cvan get in then stop by

The Absolutely favorite of the French places in the Slope. The food is wonderful the wine is well chosen and not over priced. The atmosphere is welcoming if you are in a group or just for a romantic diner. the bar in the back can be special as well. We came in and didn't want to wait on a tableand eating in the back was great in its own right. Only one other couple at the bar and the bar tende was delightful and of course the food was terrific. If you want to feel welcomed and well fed and have the few extra bucks to do the French thing .... go for it.

 

Thursday nite is 2 for 1 entrees.. A bargain..nless you are like me and make up for the bargain with extra wine and dessert!

Yeah i love this place. I am always happy with a burger and fries. The menu does cahnge with the seasons and each season brings appropriate trats! the only time to avoid in brunch in the height of the brunch days because it is just too crowded. I have gone in later than brunch on a sunday when there was not too many customers and enjoyed a snak and read the times. The wine list is lovely. the staff is lovely. The tile floor is lovely..

 

 Stop in and you will enjoy..

 

 My opinion.

Unless you are in Park Slope visting someone in Methodiast hospital and need a quick bite to eat within a block of the hospital I wouldn't bother. Frankly the  cafeteria in methodiast is better!!  Avoid.