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When did NYT start copying NYMag with the GIF lead images? Have to say I really enjoy them.

Thanks for this wonderful remembrance. May his memory be a blessing. I always loved reading his posts on here. I think I sat next to him once when I was on assignment anonymously (he posted about his meal the next day and mentioned briefly chatting with a couple which I'm pretty sure was me and my girlfriend at the time) and I regrettably didn't say hello. I wish I had told him how much I appreciated his writing.

Sadly, it looks like 147 Deli has closed.

She would be a great choice.

There's a troubling lack of restaurant and other food/drink recommendations in this thread. Please share them?

I love that kicker.

Big shakeup at Eater. No more individual cities coverage, including NYC. https://www.thewrap.com/vox-media-layoffs-thrillist-eater-union/

We showed up a half hour before opening and were maybe eighth in line. By 5pm the line was halfway down the block, but when we left it had quieted down.

Thanks all for the suggestions. My friend had her car with her, so we wound up heading to Ugly Baby after seeing that they're closing. Was every bit as good as I remembered, and the wine/beer lists (which weren't as extensive the last time I ate there) really are impressive.

Red Hook recommendations? It's been several years since my last visit. Was thinking Red Hook Tavern. I love Ferdinando's but it might be too old school for the people I'll be with.

For contemporary Korean, I have a soft spot for Atoboy, and Kisa and Octo are both getting great reviews. Then there's this: https://ny.eater.com/2024/11/11/24287895/yong-chuan-lower-east-side-what-to-order

Go to Comal Oculto and Voraz. Contramar and Rosetta lived up to the hype. Nicos remains underrated.

Recommending a fast food BLT as one of the best fall sandwiches is making my eye twitch. https://ny.eater.com/2024/11/13/24289153/best-sandwiches-fall-2024

Curious which menus prompted this. Speaking of, I forgot to mention Fritai, a Haitian restaurant that was on my list for a few reasons (one of which is that their fritay platter features sausage from Vaucresson's, a family-run sausage company and cafe that was closed during my winter trip).

My recs from May still stand, and I would add Katie's in Mid-City for po-boys. Also, I didn't get to go, but I walked by Dakar NOLA, which won best new restaurant at the 2024 JBFA, and the menu and experience look really interesting.

c'mon

Agreed on the humor, though I still thought they sold it (and the finale sealed the deal for me). And the short runtime was definitely nice.

Get there before it closes. One of the funniest shows I've ever seen, and Cole Escola is a marvel (the rest of the cast is great, too).

Looking at the pricing on La Sosenga's website...is it really 24.50 or 30 euro for those entire menus?

Tapies and Tapas would make a great first date. I feel compelled to remind you that Besta and Gresca are right around the corner from each other and their small plates formats make it easy (preferable, even) to hit them both in one night. Also, a year later and I'm still thinking about a roasted onion stuffed with octopus from Agreste de Fabio & Roser. (I also think about Casa Maians. Can you tell I'm ready for a return trip?)

I'm a little distraught about M. Wells...a friend went recently but they were vague about future plans.

nope

Kenka on St. Marks is the only place I've ever had bull's penis. I wonder if Ali's is less chewy.

Thanks for these recs! It's been a while since I've been, but I'm a big fan of both Schwartz's and Snowdon. 😭 my cousin told us to not even bother trying to get into vin mon lapin, but I'd be fine sitting at the bar tbh. I was on the fence about going to one of the Au Pied de Cochon / Joe Beef / McKiernan places, so I'm glad to see you mention Vin Papillon. Good to know about the roads -- luckily I won't be the one driving!

Anyone been recently? Thoughts?