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Village Natural
Category:
Grocery Stores
46 Greenwich Ave#46
New York,
New York
(212) 727-0968
Great macro cuisine
We go here every weekend after the gym for their steamed veggies and tofu dishes.
We go here every weekend after the gym for their steamed veggies and tofu dishes.
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Pisticci
Category:
Restaurants
125 La Salle Street
New York,
New York
It could be a contender
I was speechless and thrilled when MAX, my favorite Italian from Avenue B, opened their uptown...
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I was speechless and thrilled when MAX, my favorite Italian from Avenue B, opened their uptown outpost, MAX Soha, convenient to both my home and work. I still love MAX... when I want to deal with it (its popularity, and occasionally the snooty attitude of its hostesses, followed it uptown).
So when Pisticci, the new joint, opened near us, we were skeptical. Could it live up to MAX? The answer is: no, but that's not what it's there for.
Pisticci is a cozy basement space with a cute sidewalk cafe at street level. The menu has reliable standbys (fettucine with wild mushrooms, chicken grilled in sage served under a bed of arugula, polenta with meatballs, to name a few), some dishes that are trying to compete with its more esteemed competition a few blocks away (like the pasta with lamb ragu, which is done much better at MAX), but the specials can really knock your socks off. The other night, for example, I had sauteed chicken with artichoke hearts, and it was exceptional.
We've brought our parents (tough restaurant customers, and none of them enamored of MAX) several times and they always love it. We've come with small kids and it's never a problem.
It's not exactly on the beaten path, but if you find yourself near Grant's Tomb with an appetite, it's the best place I can think of.
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Supercuts
Category:
Beauty Salons
1292 1st Ave
New York,
New York
(212) 472-0500
Somewhat Satified!
My husband was a Supercuts customer for a couple of years. He had a favorite Hair Stylist during...
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My husband was a Supercuts customer for a couple of years. He had a favorite Hair Stylist during the time he went there. But then that person left Supercuts and another hairstylist started cutting his hair and he did not like so he stopped going there. But overall they have great prices and it also depends and how good the Hairstylist is.
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Hanbat Restaurant
Category:
Restaurants
53 W 35th St # 4
New York,
New York
(212) 629-5588
Good food at good prices
Both cheaper and tastier than most of its Koreatown neighbors. Not the place if your craving is...
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Both cheaper and tastier than most of its Koreatown neighbors. Not the place if your craving is Korean BBQ, but perhaps the best choice for anything else. Certainly the best value.
We always get the pajung, jaeyuk bokum, and bul go ki. The Bob Dole (gobdol) bibimbab is also good.
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Saigon Grill
Category:
Restaurants
1700 2nd Ave
New York,
New York
(212) 996-4600
super fast service
great food when you are in a hurry!
try their desserts!
great food when you are in a hurry!
try their desserts!
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Patsy's Pizzeria
Category:
Restaurants
1312 2nd Ave # 1
New York,
New York
(212) 639-1000
Famous Name Pizzeria/Restaurant
Busy Upper East Side pizzeria/restaurant on the corner of Second Av and 69 Street. Family friendly...
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Busy Upper East Side pizzeria/restaurant on the corner of Second Av and 69 Street. Family friendly - plexiglass window for little ones to see the pizzas being made and baked. They serve bread and olive oil (no butter). Salads are ample, enough for two. Caesar salad (insalata romana) is great ($7 or $17 for family size - big enough for 4). Pastas are okay but people come here for the thin-crust pizza which arrives bubbling hot. A large pie starts at about $15 and when you add salad, drinks, appetizers, your bill could be $50+ which is a lot more than you thought you would spend for a night out for pizza so make it an occasion. Service is congenial. Atmosphere is casual.
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Tasty Thai, with a hint of cool
Spice has great, spicy Thai food. And it's hipper than your average Asian restaurant. Plus it's one...
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Spice has great, spicy Thai food. And it's hipper than your average Asian restaurant. Plus it's one of the best values in Manhattan. Definitely one to add to your list. One of about three places we ever order take out from.
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Kate's Paperie
Category:
Gift Shops
1282 3rd Ave
New York,
New York
(212) 396-3670
Kate's Paperie
The Upper East Side location is my favorite. This is a girly stationery shop like no other. I am...
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The Upper East Side location is my favorite. This is a girly stationery shop like no other. I am not apologetic in my regard for high priced writing supplies--it's a necessary luxury.
I recommend getting a frequent shopper card (you get 5% back in gift certificates) and to load up on goodies at sale time.
Skip the personalized stuff--you can do better elsewhere.
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Restaurant Daniel
Category:
Food & Dining
60 E 65th St
New York,
New York
(212) 288-0033
Haute cuisine!
Daniel is expensive and amazing at the same time. The food is incredibly pricey, so bring a packed...
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Daniel is expensive and amazing at the same time. The food is incredibly pricey, so bring a packed wallet and a special occasion, and enjoy the opulence! The decor is elegant and the staff is extremely obliging. They are well informed of what's on the menu and will help you with any questions or dietary concerns that you may have. Nothing bad to say about it - it is worth they money if you have it!
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Tabla
Category:
Restaurants
11 Madison Ave
New York,
New York
(212) 889-0667
Unimpressed by one of Zagat's Top 10
I have to agree with Gordon S. on his review of Tabla. We were a table of five and all of us were...
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I have to agree with Gordon S. on his review of Tabla. We were a table of five and all of us were unanimous in our vote of this restaurant. The staff was very courteous and the atmosphere is aesthetically pleasing, leading us to a dining experience that fell flat of our expectations. Is this the same place that's on everyone else's top 10? Maybe my palate really is that unsophisticated.
As an adventurous eater and great lover of Indian cuisine from various regions, I knew to expect an interesting hybrid of flavors and not quite your mother's Indian cooking. However, aside from the naan and relishes traditionally served at the beginning of the meal, as well as some unusual dips, we were in search of something to swoon over. The appetizers were moderately good, but the entrées were overall bland and somewhat unpleasant. My sesame crusted fish was almost painful to eat and I decided to leave the other half on the plate. My mother's lamb was...lamb, just like you have in any other dining establishment. At one point, we stopped sharing in the realization that there would be no revelations here.
I give them one star for the service, because they really did try.
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