Wilfrid Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 A thread to dump remarks about my neighborhood. There are by any measure enough bars on and around Broadway in the 140s, but more keep opening. The Vale Public Bar, late summer; Bless, almost opposite, a few weeks ago. Dropped into The Vale. It turns out to be a Scottish bar with Scottish owners. And Dominican staff, including kitchen,of course. Menu highlights, an odd take on kedgeree, fried Mars Bars, curry sauce, deep fried pizza and chips. I am back in Glasgow. Have not tried any; must come back when I am hungry and don’t need clear skin. Bless looks like a Latino bar, but no guarantees. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 A sequence of events led me to Mama Sushi on Broadway 146th/147th last night. I had visited the Cloisters with a friend, after which we went looking for lunch in the neighborhood. We past a branch of Mama Sushi (a mini-chain) and the long-serving Dominican Mamajuana, where I haven't been for years. But we wanted something simple and ended up with pub food at The Park View. We finished lunch, or whatever it was, after 4pm (because we talk a lot). When I got home, full of burger, I thought -- maybe skip dinner. Have some cheese later on. But after a couple of cocktails, I found myself very slightly hungry. Having had Mama Sushi put in my mind, I headed to the local one and ordered an appetizer and a roll. Lamb lollipops -- two chops (I think $20 which isn't bad for lamb chops). Then -- and you can't make this up -- from their long and eclectic selection of fusion rolls, the Mamajuana: Bacalao, Cream Cheese, Yuca Fries, Avocado, Sweet Plantain. It was fine, and there was more of it than I expected. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joethefoodie Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Wilfrid said: But after a couple of cocktails, I found myself very slightly hungry. Having had Mama Sushi put in my mind, I headed to the local one and ordered an appetizer and a roll. Lamb lollipops -- two chops (I think $20 which isn't bad for lamb chops). Then -- and you can't make this up -- from their long and eclectic selection of fusion rolls, the Mamajuana: Bacalao, Cream Cheese, Yuca Fries, Avocado, Sweet Plantain. It was fine, and there was more of it than I expected. This is kinda called "drunk eating." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 It does look like a stoner menu, but this is not a drunk or stoner crowd. It’s usually packed, but mid-evening on a cold Sunday was chill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted November 16, 2022 Author Share Posted November 16, 2022 The big Mamajuana roll. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 New York 1 reporting on major raids and arrests of gang members just four minutes walk from me on West 152nd (they say, actually at a business on Broadway). But the real problem is they keep saying it’s in Washington Heights. New York 1! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 I have decided I prefer the burgers from At the Wallace to the burgers from Harlem Public next door (same owners, different kitchens). Harlem Public is the fancier joint, but the burgers on the menu are overwrought: eg SPICETOWN, USA CAJUN BURGER, PEPPERJACK, JALAPEÑO, FRIED ONION, CHIPOTLE MAYO, LETTUCE, TOMATO, BRIOCHE. Yes you can build your own plain burger. But At the Wallace has an excellent cheeseburger and some other good options. My current strategy is to transfer the patties (I always order a double) and whatever the toppings are from the bun in which it is served to a zero carb bun. Does not hurt the experience one bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sneakeater Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 News you can use! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Flon Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 5 hours ago, Wilfrid said: I have decided I prefer the burgers from At the Wallace to the burgers from Harlem Public next door (same owners, different kitchens). Harlem Public is the fancier joint, but the burgers on the menu are overwrought: eg SPICETOWN, USA CAJUN BURGER, PEPPERJACK, JALAPEÑO, FRIED ONION, CHIPOTLE MAYO, LETTUCE, TOMATO, BRIOCHE. Yes you can build your own plain burger. But At the Wallace has an excellent cheeseburger and some other good options. My current strategy is to transfer the patties (I always order a double) and whatever the toppings are from the bun in which it is served to a zero carb bun. Does not hurt the experience one bit. The fried cheese curds from At the Wallace are better than anything I've had in Wisconsin. And my ladyfriend is from Wisconsin. AND they actually travel well for delivery! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilfrid Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 I've had cheese curds in Wisconsin and I am not a huge fan. Maybe I should risk it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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