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This is a great place to watch a movie if you're in Brooklyn.
First of all, it's in Fort Greene, which means it's really close to almost all the subways, AND to a bunch of great restaurants,...
This is a great place to watch a movie if you're in Brooklyn.
First of all, it's in Fort Greene, which means it's really close to almost all the subways, AND to a bunch of great restaurants, bars, cafes, and great people-watching (see my other reviews for nearby stuff).
Second, they usually have a good lineup of indie movies. While there are lots of good indie theaters in NYC, this is one of the few that's spacious, with stadium seating and big screens.
Which brings me to the third point: it's beautiful! It's wonderfully maintained, with a lot of its original fixtures, high ceilings and shiny floors. This is not your ratty Manhattan theater...
Also, there's a swanky cafe/bar on the premises for a before or after-movie drink. I haven't tried it yet so can't vouch for it...
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Dr. Nina Desai is great - she's a young, smart doctor who's up on all the latest developments and really takes the time to diagnose you rather than rushing you in and out (usually...
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Dr. Nina Desai is great - she's a young, smart doctor who's up on all the latest developments and really takes the time to diagnose you rather than rushing you in and out (usually anyway, sometimes she's really busy, she has a lot of patients).
She's also very good about returning phone calls and answering questions on the phone. I've recommended her to other friends too, and everyone's happy with her.
She takes most insurance.
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In fact, I don't think it's been a secret for a long, long time. But still, here are some of my C21 tips.
if you don't know it, this is pretty much new york's best discount dept store - with A...
In fact, I don't think it's been a secret for a long, long time. But still, here are some of my C21 tips.
if you don't know it, this is pretty much new york's best discount dept store - with A LOT of variety, and good stuff for the prices. some tips
- it's almost ALWAYS a zoo in there. the worst time is probably lunchtime when there are all out wars breaking out in the aisles. i can only imagine what weekends are like. evenings (after work) are better, esp if you go later, towards closing time.
- what it's good for: GREAT for wedding/housewarming gifts. look on the lower floor for this stuff - framed pictures, kitchen appliances, cutlery, cutware, etc.
- great for accessories like leather gloves, bags, belts, sunglasses, underwear
- not so great in women's clothes, i feel, except if you're looking for good deals on v. expensive european fashion (which is lovely but out of my budget)
good luck!
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this is one of my favorite cafes in manhattan. it's sort of out of the way, but that hasn't stopped it from becoming wildly popular. when i first started going, it was empty, but now it's always...
this is one of my favorite cafes in manhattan. it's sort of out of the way, but that hasn't stopped it from becoming wildly popular. when i first started going, it was empty, but now it's always pretty busy - which sucks.
but it's still very cute and has a great vibe to it, which is why i still go there. not the place for quiet concentration though.
the coffee, tea and muffins/baked goods are great, haven't tried the sandwiches.
main reason to go though is just the ambience - it's got a playful yet calm feel to it that's very relaxing. great place to hang out and read, or chat.
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laila rowe is GREAT for cheap fun jewelry, esp now with spring and summer rolling in. lots of funky, chunky jewelry, and cute bags and scarves etc too.
and i DO mean cheap. almost everything in...
laila rowe is GREAT for cheap fun jewelry, esp now with spring and summer rolling in. lots of funky, chunky jewelry, and cute bags and scarves etc too.
and i DO mean cheap. almost everything in the store is under $20, and when they have their sales (which is almost all the time), stuff is slashed 50 or 75% meaning you can get pretty nice stuff for $2-$5.
but don't expect the stuff to stand the test of time - they're baubles after all, but fun while they do last, and worth it for the price.
check out their other stores - there are several around the city.
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OK, so it's quite similar to Indian for the uninitiated, but i maintain, there are differences!
anyway, pakistan tea house is a great cheap-eats find in the city hall/tribeca area. it's SO much...
OK, so it's quite similar to Indian for the uninitiated, but i maintain, there are differences!
anyway, pakistan tea house is a great cheap-eats find in the city hall/tribeca area. it's SO much better than all the similar fast-desi-food places like it in the area, and i would argue, in most of manhattan. their food is fresher usually and less greasy (though that's definitely part of the fun). the lady behind the counter can be intimidating but is very susceptible to flattery! learn a few urdu or punjabi phrases before you go and she'll be eating out of your hand.
everything is dirt cheap, but the daal-chawal (lentils and rice combo) is an especially good deal at $3.99. enough for two meals!
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Zaytoons
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Restaurants
283 Smith St
Brooklyn, New York 11231
(718) 875-1880
Zaytoon's is great find on pricey Smith Street where almost everything else will set you back around the $20-$30 per head range.
Zaytoon's is pretty inexpensive - $7 to $10 for an entree as I...
Zaytoon's is great find on pricey Smith Street where almost everything else will set you back around the $20-$30 per head range.
Zaytoon's is pretty inexpensive - $7 to $10 for an entree as I remember it (some are more). And it's a nice, funky sit-down place, with a great outside patio. Try the mezza plate (mixed salad) in the summer - it's delish!
by far the best thing is their home-made fresh pita. yum!
service is not great, but not bad either. good place for takeout too.
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