Author Topic: NYC Master Thread (Read 519460 times)

Fan of Dan · « **Reply #1060 on:** February 02, 2014, 01:46:51 AM »

Quote from: AJK on February 01, 2014, 11:34:08 PM

Didn't even know they had an upstairs

Much better?

It's bright and airy. Much more quite as the bar and music is all downstairs and there is usually a good crowd upstairs.

AJK · « **Reply #1061 on:** February 02, 2014, 02:06:56 AM »

Good to know.

Avid Reader · « **Reply #1062 on:** February 19, 2014, 10:20:50 PM »

Is anyone familiar with the Kashrus status of Sacred Chow? I'm supposed to meet someone there. It's Vegan if that helps, but open on Shabbos.
http://sacredchow.com/kosher.htm

youG · « **Reply #1063 on:** March 06, 2014, 04:52:35 PM »

Thanks for the upgraded Wiki but where are all the recommendations?? I really liked seeing those before trying a different place!

skyguy918 · « **Reply #1064 on:** March 07, 2014, 10:32:17 AM »

Quote from: Avid Reader on February 19, 2014, 10:20:50 PM

Is anyone familiar with the Kashrus status of Sacred Chow? I'm supposed to meet someone there. It's Vegan if that helps, but open on Shabbos.
http://sacredchow.com/kosher.htm

Most people I know won't eat IKC. Or Vaad Harabonim Lemeshmeret Hakashrut (Cup-K), OKS, and one or 2 others that seem to have their hechsherim on a bunch of places in the city.

thejerseyguy · « **Reply #1065 on:** March 07, 2014, 11:16:04 AM »

Where is a good place for lunch before the "atzeres"?

youG · « **Reply #1066 on:** March 07, 2014, 11:20:39 AM »

Quote from: skyguy918 on March 07, 2014, 10:32:17 AM

Most people I know won't eat IKC. Or Vaad Harabonim Lemeshmeret Hakashrut (Cup-K), OKS, and one or 2 others that seem to have their hechsherim on a bunch of places in the city.

I called a place and asked the hechsher and they responded (what I thought I heard) kof K. So I went in and happen not to see any religious ppl so as I was about to order I asked to see kosher paper and realized they meant Cup-k.
-I left

davidmal · « **Reply #1067 on:** March 07, 2014, 12:16:12 PM »

Quote from: ash on June 24, 2008, 10:02:26 AM

i loved hayikarah japanese steakhouse when it was open

you mean when it was kosher! i think they went non kosher before they went out of business

how does that work with bishul akoom?

davidmal · « **Reply #1068 on:** March 07, 2014, 01:00:10 PM »

Quote from: youG on March 07, 2014, 11:20:39 AM

I called a place and asked the hechsher and they responded (what I thought I heard) kof K. So I went in and happen not to see any religious ppl so as I was about to order I asked to see kosher paper and realized they meant Cup-k.
-I left

what is CUP K!!!!?

davidmal · « **Reply #1069 on:** March 07, 2014, 01:02:48 PM »

Quote from: AJK on February 01, 2014, 10:53:21 PM

Top 3 are probably:

1. Reserve Cut
2. Prime at the Bentley
3. Abigaels? (Very quiet, not great views)

Reserve and prime are good calls
but i rather Le Marias over abigaels

skyguy918 · « **Reply #1070 on:** March 07, 2014, 01:03:11 PM »

Quote from: davidmal on March 07, 2014, 01:00:10 PM

what is CUP K!!!!?

Vaad Harabonim Lemeshmeret Hakashrut, under Rabbi Israel Mayer Steinberg.

davidmal · « **Reply #1071 on:** March 07, 2014, 01:06:16 PM »

other great food
Mikes Bistro
Talia's (Groupon)
Prime Grill - Del Monico Steak
Tevere 84
Pardes (brooklyn)
Glatt ala Cart(Brooklyn)

Dairy
Va Benne
Orchidea(Brooklyn)
Basil (Brooklyn)

youG · « **Reply #1072 on:** March 07, 2014, 01:19:06 PM »

Was in mikes last night and was truly amazing food!!
Tried the tuna nachos which was good but nothing special
Braised short rib- prob best dish I've ever had!!
Steak off the menu they said its a good steak if u like med-well (not for me- so hold back the comments) surprisingly it was really good and juicy esp for a med-well. And we got the sweet potato frites on side which we're amazing and came with a cranberry dipping sauce.

Service was so-so . esp after the waitress denied taking my $$ and coming back and telling us tip isn't included. I said I know and she just put it back down on our table-
Here's what happened;
I gave almost exact in cash for the bill(rounded up $4) and was planing on leaving the tip on the table after when they bring it back. - is this the norm? - to my defense I usually pay with card and add tip after so that's what I was planning in doing without putting any thought on it. Was it the right thing? Or is it a given when paying cash to give it all at once?

youG · « **Reply #1073 on:** March 07, 2014, 01:22:57 PM »

Quote from: davidmal on March 07, 2014, 01:00:10 PM

what is CUP K!!!!?

That's exactly what I thought and after seeing its from Brooklyn and this is the first I've seen of it can't be that good of a sign esp since this place was in New Brunswick NJ

skyguy918 · « **Reply #1074 on:** March 07, 2014, 01:24:57 PM »

Quote from: youG on March 07, 2014, 01:22:57 PM

That's exactly what I thought and after seeing its from Brooklyn and this is the first I've seen of it can't be that good of a sign esp since this place was in New Brunswick NJ

I can't be sure, buy I always got the feeling the name is intentional, so people think it's kof-k. It's definitely not a reliable hashgocha.

ushdadude · « **Reply #1075 on:** March 09, 2014, 09:31:08 PM »

Quote from: youG on March 07, 2014, 01:19:06 PM

Was in mikes last night and was truly amazing food!!
Tried the tuna nachos which was good but nothing special
Braised short rib- prob best dish I've ever had!!
Steak off the menu they said its a good steak if u like med-well (not for me- so hold back the comments) surprisingly it was really good and juicy esp for a med-well. And we got the sweet potato frites on side which we're amazing and came with a cranberry dipping sauce.

Service was so-so . esp after the waitress denied taking my $$ and coming back and telling us tip isn't included. I said I know and she just put it back down on our table-
Here's what happened;
I gave almost exact in cash for the bill(rounded up $4) and was planing on leaving the tip on the table after when they bring it back. - is this the norm? - to my defense I usually pay with card and add tip after so that's what I was planning in doing without putting any thought on it. Was it the right thing? Or is it a given when paying cash to give it all at once?

I was there tonight. I got the off the menu steak (crescent cut). Very good...thanks!
The table next to us got the sampler. It seems like a good value. It's 7 courses for 110 but it hits up all the main dishes. It is random but everything on the menu is good so I would consider it next time I go. If you let them know you're a foodie and want to try something interesting, they will accommodate.

youG · « **Reply #1076 on:** March 09, 2014, 09:35:15 PM »

Quote from: ushdadude on March 09, 2014, 09:31:08 PM

I was there tonight. I got the off the menu steak (crescent cut). Very good...thanks!
The table next to us got the sampler. It seems like a good value. It's 7 courses for 110 but it hits up all the main dishes. It is random but everything on the menu is good so I would consider it next time I go. If you let them know you're a foodie and want to try something interesting, they will accommodate.

Did you get it with the sweet potatoe things??

ushdadude · « **Reply #1077 on:** March 09, 2014, 09:37:58 PM »

Quote from: youG on March 09, 2014, 09:35:15 PM

Did you get it with the sweet potatoe things??

I did. DW liked them better than I did.

Mtl18 · « **Reply #1078 on:** March 11, 2014, 11:09:03 PM »

Suppose I want to buy a gift certificate for a couple to one of the nice steak places (reserve cut, mikes etc...). What should be the ideal amount?

ushdadude · « **Reply #1079 on:** March 12, 2014, 08:40:34 AM »

Quote from: Mtl18 on March 11, 2014, 11:09:03 PM

Suppose I want to buy a gift certificate for a couple to one of the nice steak places (reserve cut, mikes etc...). What should be the ideal amount?

I would say 75 per person it's a nice account. It may not cover both drinks and dessert but you can't predict if they will order

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