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#1 Wilfrid1

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Posted 08 February 2005 - 03:08 PM

I think this might include the Garment District somewhat too.

South side of 34th down to north side of 14th. West side of Park to East side of 7th. I am trying to fit these pieces together like a jigsaw puzzle, of course.

Okay, there's plenty here. Let me start the ball rolling with Eisenberg's for solid deli sandwiches and good chopped liver in a quirky/friendly old-time atmosphere. I don't know about the soup with matzoh balls, as I haven't tried it.
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Posted 08 February 2005 - 03:43 PM

Best bread: Pain Quotidien at ABC Carpet

Best hot dog, sausage on a bun: Mandlers

Best sushi: Mizu

Best supermarket: Whole Foods

Best lunch buffet: City Bakery

Best casual seafood: BLT Fish

Best veggie: Zen Palate

Best hot chocolate: City Bakery

Best quickie lunch: 'Wichcraft
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Posted 08 February 2005 - 03:46 PM

Best restaurant: Craft
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Posted 08 February 2005 - 03:48 PM

Best restaurant: Craft

I have to get to this place. I'm amazed at the "love it" "hate it" responses people have.

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Posted 08 February 2005 - 03:54 PM

Best restaurant: Craft

I have to get to this place. I'm amazed at the "love it" "hate it" responses people have.

Who hates it? (other than the disappointed lobster people :( )
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If we believe absurdities, we shall commit atrocities. (Voltaire)


One is often told that it is very wrong to attack religion because religion makes men virtuous. So I am told; I have not noticed it. (Bertrand Russell)

Believing there is no god gives me more room for belief in family, people, love, truth, beauty, sex, Jell-O, and all things I can prove and that make this life the best life I will ever have. (Penn Jillette)

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Posted 08 February 2005 - 03:56 PM

Abbylovi and Ron Johnson hate it and Wilfrid has his doubts.
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Posted 08 February 2005 - 03:57 PM

Abbylovi and Ron Johnson hate it and Wilfrid has his doubts.

:(

I'm shocked!
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One is often told that it is very wrong to attack religion because religion makes men virtuous. So I am told; I have not noticed it. (Bertrand Russell)

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Posted 08 February 2005 - 04:00 PM

Best Pretzel Croissant : City Bakery

Best Lemonade: City Bakery
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#9 Wilfrid1

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Posted 08 February 2005 - 04:02 PM

Not arguing with the choice of Craft, but as with the other threads of this kind, I am trying to avoid destination/upscale restaurants.

Is that the Whole Foods which hasn't opened yet, Rose?

Specific vendors at the Union Square market would be welcome. Ted Blew for his scrapple and other pig bits, for example. The bison guy - trouble is, I am not good at remembering the names.

Cheese-grazing in the bar or cheese-shopping at Artisanal.

Best vintage cocktails: Flatiron Lounge.

Ironically, the Gramercy Tavern is in this area, so the no reservation bar room is a great place for a spontaneous dinner.

Best wine store: Union Square Wines.

Best traditional pub: The Old Town Bar.

Now, what's the name of the Mexican just east of Park, reviewed by Bruni a while back? I would send people there quite happily to snack on inventive, spicy Mexican snacks and sample tequilas.

Bread Bar at Tabla is a no-reservation place, right? I guess that's recommended, although I've never been.
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Posted 08 February 2005 - 04:03 PM

Abbylovi and Ron Johnson hate it and Wilfrid has his doubts.

:(

I'm shocked!

I would like to like it. I have tried again and again.
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Posted 08 February 2005 - 04:04 PM

Abbylovi and Ron Johnson hate it and Wilfrid has his doubts.

Only because we ordered wrong. We didn't start with Bloody Marys.

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Posted 08 February 2005 - 04:05 PM

Who hates it? (other than the disappointed lobster people :( )

Most of the criticisms are for the a la carte menu. This weekend someone said something like "$40 for three scallops? Rip off."

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Posted 08 February 2005 - 04:06 PM

Is that the Whole Foods which hasn't opened yet, Rose?

I assume she's referring to the Chelsea Whole Foods, which is open.

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Posted 08 February 2005 - 04:18 PM

Best apples, peaches, concord grapes, gooseberries, etc - Locust Grove (Wed & Sat @ Union Square)
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Posted 08 February 2005 - 04:20 PM

Is that the Whole Foods which hasn't opened yet, Rose?

Aren't you the Leetle Jokeur now. 24th and 7th, right smack in the middle of your descriptor of Flatiron. :(


edit: or not :( never mind
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If we believe absurdities, we shall commit atrocities. (Voltaire)


One is often told that it is very wrong to attack religion because religion makes men virtuous. So I am told; I have not noticed it. (Bertrand Russell)

Believing there is no god gives me more room for belief in family, people, love, truth, beauty, sex, Jell-O, and all things I can prove and that make this life the best life I will ever have. (Penn Jillette)

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