My boyfriend and I went to NY city on vacation from San Diego. We eat out and travel frequently, and I have been in the service industry (bartender, server, cocktail waitress, assistant manager of restaurant, and flight attendant) since I was 17 yrs. old. We are very laid-back, and enjoy all types of food. We don't eat fast food, and enjoy a healthy cuisine. We know when we're traveling to eat WHAT THE CITY IS KNOWN FOR. If you're in Austin, TX get Tex-Mex, if in New Orleans get Cajun, etc. And we always ask the LOCALS where to eat. That said, we asked 2 locals their opinion on where to eat near our hotel (which was on 3rd or 4th ave.) We got the same answer from both (and there are a lot of restaurants in that area). We were greeted immediately, and only had to wait about 10 min. for a table. Our server was nice, and efficient. We had never had Turkish food, but are always up for something new. It was outstanding! We had this chicken kabob type dish with yogurt and red sauce and soft croutons. Sounds strange, but wow! We loved it so much we went back the next night. The waiter from the night before came by our table to say ""hello"", and our new server was really nice too. Both nights the servers gave excellent recommendations (we had a Turkish pizza that was yummy!), but both nights we noticed the staff seemed stressed whenever the owner walked by. When he walked past us I asked if he was the owner. Without a smile he said ""yes"" and the server walked up with a nerves laugh. I told him that we loved the food and the service, and he just nodded his head and saw someone he knew and started talking in Turkish while walking away. I couldn't believe it - how rude! No ""thank you for coming"" no smile, nothing! I looked at the server in amazement and kind of laughed. The server tried to act like he/she (don't want to get anyone in trouble) wasn't embarrassed. He better get an attitude adjustment very soon, because good food alone won't cut it!
Pros: Food
Cons: Owner
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