Author Topic: Teaneck, NJ (Read 148242 times)

Naftuli19 · « **Reply #260 on:** February 17, 2020, 07:22:15 PM »

Quote from: shaulyaakov on February 17, 2020, 07:20:47 PM

I've been to Mike's, wolf and lamb, Abigaels, tierra sur, shallots, La Gandola (only the higher end ones).

The tasting menu at etc for under $100 (plus tip) is phenomenal both in terms of food and value.

Not saying its not good just saying thats its 1 of the best is a bold statement...

shaulyaakov · « **Reply #261 on:** February 17, 2020, 07:24:41 PM »

Quote from: Naftuli19 on February 17, 2020, 07:22:15 PM

Not saying its not good just saying thats its 1 of the best is a bold statement...

Top 5?

Of places I've been to, only Mike's is definitely better. And you can't get anything close to the amount of food for under $150 + tax/tip there.

Tierra sur might be better, but again, very pricey.

Also the byob element of etc is huge. I can do a 5 course tasting x2 with a bottle of wine for $250 all in. Very few other places like that.

mochjas · « **Reply #262 on:** February 17, 2020, 08:13:36 PM »

Quote from: shaulyaakov on February 17, 2020, 07:24:41 PM

Top 5?

Of places I've been to, only Mike's is definitely better. And you can't get anything close to the amount of food for under $150 + tax/tip there.

Tierra sur might be better, but again, very pricey.

Also the byob element of etc is huge. I can do a 5 course tasting x2 with a bottle of wine for $250 all in. Very few other places like that.

best and best value are 2 way different things

dealfinder11 · « **Reply #263 on:** February 17, 2020, 08:36:07 PM »

Quote from: shaulyaakov on February 17, 2020, 07:20:47 PM

I've been to Mike's, wolf and lamb, Abigaels, tierra sur, shallots, La Gandola (only the higher end ones).

The tasting menu at etc for under $100 (plus tip) is phenomenal both in terms of food and value.

whats on the tasting menu?

shaulyaakov · « **Reply #264 on:** February 17, 2020, 08:44:39 PM »

Quote from: dealfinder11 on February 17, 2020, 08:36:07 PM

whats on the tasting menu?

They pick items from the main menu, occasionally giving you something off menu. The portions in the 5 course work out to 2 small apps each, and 2 half-size entrée portions, and dessert. You can give them likes and dislikes. I think all the times I've done it, the entrées have been 2 different steaks. Certainly at least 1 course will be steak.

dealfinder11 · « **Reply #265 on:** February 17, 2020, 09:04:16 PM »

Quote from: shaulyaakov on February 17, 2020, 08:44:39 PM

They pick items from the main menu, occasionally giving you something off menu. The portions in the 5 course work out to 2 small apps each, and 2 half-size entrée portions, and dessert. You can give them likes and dislikes. I think all the times I've done it, the entrées have been 2 different steaks. Certainly at least 1 course will be steak.

for one person or 2 people?

Naftuli19 · « **Reply #266 on:** February 18, 2020, 11:03:28 AM »

Quote from: shaulyaakov on February 17, 2020, 07:24:41 PM

Top 5?

Of places I've been to, only Mike's is definitely better. And you can't get anything close to the amount of food for under $150 + tax/tip there.

Tierra sur might be better, but again, very pricey.

Also the byob element of etc is huge. I can do a 5 course tasting x2 with a bottle of wine for $250 all in. Very few other places like that.

Not a big mike's fan either

but ETC definitely not my top 5 as far as food, service, and ambiance

Quote from: mochjas on February 17, 2020, 08:13:36 PM

best and best value are 2 way different things

exactly

AJK · « **Reply #267 on:** February 18, 2020, 12:02:56 PM »

ETC is great, particularly the food. But it is isn't even in top 10 or 15 as far as ambiance and service. I don't believe it's even top 5 in food.

Easily rated ahead of it are:

--Shallot's
--Barnea
--Doma
--Harbor Bistro
--Reserve Cut

Naftuli19 · « **Reply #268 on:** February 18, 2020, 12:17:08 PM »

Quote from: AJK on February 18, 2020, 12:02:56 PM

ETC is great, particularly the food. But it is isn't even in top 10 or 15 as far as ambiance and service. I don't believe it's even top 5 in food.

Easily rated ahead of it are:

--Shallot's
--Barnea
--Doma
--Harbor Bistro
--Reserve Cut

Alenbi

shaulyaakov · « **Reply #269 on:** February 18, 2020, 12:30:17 PM »

Quote from: AJK on February 18, 2020, 12:02:56 PM

ETC is great, particularly the food. But it is isn't even in top 10 or 15 as far as ambiance and service. I don't believe it's even top 5 in food.

Easily rated ahead of it are:

--Shallot's
--Barnea
--Doma
--Harbor Bistro
--Reserve Cut

Completely disagree about shallots.

BarryLincoln · « **Reply #270 on:** February 18, 2020, 12:32:35 PM »

I love that the Teaneck thread is finally seeing some action...

AJK · « **Reply #271 on:** February 18, 2020, 12:34:10 PM »

Quote from: shaulyaakov on February 18, 2020, 12:30:17 PM

Completely disagree about shallots.

I suppose reasonable minds can differ, but I've been to both probably 10x and Shallots is considerably better IMO.

Redbull3 · « **Reply #272 on:** February 18, 2020, 01:53:37 PM »

Big shallots fan. I think Mike's is overrated.

Quote from: AJK on February 17, 2020, 01:27:46 PM

Candidly, for its size, I think Teaneck's restaurants are pretty weak. In a head-to-head with Crown Heights for example, it loses out by a wide margin.

Surprised by this take.

Naftuli19 · « **Reply #273 on:** February 18, 2020, 02:22:30 PM »

Quote from: BarryLincoln on February 18, 2020, 12:32:35 PM

I love that the Teaneck thread is finally seeing some action...

Scent of popcorn

AJK · « **Reply #274 on:** February 18, 2020, 03:35:18 PM »

Quote from: Redbull3 on February 18, 2020, 01:53:37 PM

Surprised by this take.

Not sure why... you think they're better than CH

shaulyaakov · « **Reply #275 on:** February 18, 2020, 04:13:58 PM »

Quote from: AJK on February 18, 2020, 03:35:18 PM

Not sure why... you think they're better than CH

It's not fair to compare Brooklyn vs. anywhere else in the world.

erlich · « **Reply #276 on:** February 19, 2020, 03:38:39 AM »

Quote from: shaulyaakov on February 17, 2020, 07:03:38 PM

Tavlin used to be under rcbc. I wonder what happened.

I remember about a year and a half ago they had some certificate from some chabad rabbi from monsey , dont remember rcbc,and I think the owner is not shomer shabbos,it looked sketchy to me,but anyway what happened now?

erlich · « **Reply #277 on:** February 19, 2020, 03:41:20 AM »

Quote from: AJK on February 18, 2020, 12:02:56 PM

ETC is great, particularly the food. But it is isn't even in top 10 or 15 as far as ambiance and service. I don't believe it's even top 5 in food.

Easily rated ahead of it are:

--Shallot's
--Barnea
--Doma
--Harbor Bistro
--Reserve Cut

When were you last at shallots?

ethana · « **Reply #278 on:** February 19, 2020, 07:32:37 AM »

Having lived in both Chicago and New Jersey shallots is overrated

shaulyaakov · « **Reply #279 on:** February 19, 2020, 07:55:02 AM »

Quote from: ethana on February 19, 2020, 07:32:37 AM

Having lived in both Chicago and New Jersey shallots is overrated

My unpopular opinion is that both Shallot's and La Gandola (LA) are overrated and stand out due to lack of better options in their respective locations. But in terms of NYC comparisons, they are both like Abigaels (fine dining but lacking elements to bring them over the top).

I haven't been everywhere, but I've only been blown away by 3 places in the fine dining category - Mike's, Tierra Sur, and etc.

When I make it to RC, Barnea, and UN Plaza, I'll happily adjust my rankings accordingly.

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