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DateNew York, NY 10009
(212) 533-6669
567 Framing East Village
Category:
Framing
Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City
New York, NY 10016
(212) 447-0638
AMC Loews Kips Bay 15
Category:
Cinema
Neighborhoods: Midtown East, Kips Bay
But I digress. The food was interesting, but a bit overly formal for my tastes. The pork terrine was... not what I was expecting, but an interesting mix of flavors. The raviolis for my main were tasty, but something was missing. When you gorge on hearty pasta dishes, there's a certain level of comfort that was missing from this meal.
I guess my main take away, was that this isn't really the kind of place I'd go to... even if money wasn't an object. It was somewhat sterile, despite some undeniably well executed food.
Listed in: Restaurant Week Warrior
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 486-3726
Dram
Category:
Bars
Neighborhood: Williamsburg - South Side
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(347) 844-9578
Traif
Category:
American (New)
Neighborhood: Williamsburg - South Side
I wound up ordering many of the same dishes, and they were even better than I could have possibly remembered. Especially the seared foie and egg. That dish alone can make a grown man weep openly with joy. But also sadness at knowing he cannot eat it continuously for the rest of his life. The short rib sliders were perfection yet again, and the litany of other small plates delivered were all various degrees of outstanding.
But the reason for writing this update is not to sing the praises of dishes already drooled over. No friend, I'm here to talk about the bacon donuts. If you read my previous review (and you should - hell, it should be required in lit curricula around the world) you can see that we were "too full" last time.
Pathetic.
If only we knew just. How. God. Damn. Good. These little balls of bacon infused heaven clouds could possibly be. Don't let yourself wuss out. You will gorge, you will smile, and then your perfect meal will have a perfect ending with these amazing treats.
Listed in: Brooklyn Ain't All Bad, The Top Five
1 Previous Review:
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11/8/2010
This is my 100th five star review, and I thought it was worth defending this strength of this score because Traif really is THAT good. I don't give out five stars lightly, but obviously some are better than others. And Traif most assuredly falls into that category.
First lets start with the name. Yiddish for non-Kosher, the menu delights in everything forbidden to the Hassidic Jews that historically laid claim to the neighborhood. Incidentally, this was everything that was a no-no for me growing up as well. So believe me when I say that it wasn't JUST the menu delighting in sinful indulgence.
There were three of us dining, and we did our best to canvas the menu. Though next time at Traif, I'm going to be sure to come with everyone I know so that I ensure I get to devour everything on the menu. Some things twice.
From the bacon soup amuse bouche to the short rib sliders, from the seared scallops to the confit crispy chicken wings, and the piece de resistance of seared foie with fingerling potatoes, ham chips, egg, maple syrup and hot sauce.
Yeah. Read that last one over again.
And we were too full for the bacon donuts.
This place is absurd. I love it. So much.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 782-4955
The Woods
Category:
Bars
Neighborhood: Williamsburg - South Side
Listed in: Brooklyn Ain't All Bad
Manhattan, NY 10016
(212) 532-2210
CHADO Sushi
Category:
Sushi Bars
Neighborhood: Midtown East
Manhattan, NY 10016
Mediterranean Healthy Food
Category:
Food Stands
Neighborhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill
1. Quality of their lamb over rice.
2. Selection of other things besides lamb over rice that you will never order.
3. How quickly you will get the runs.
4. Whether they hilariously proclaim themselves healthy, while slathering your lamb over rice with white sauce.
This particular cart delivers an awesome taste at an affordable price. The countdown to your doomsday bathroom trip is about average, and you'll be smiling the whole way there.
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 784-2084
MoMA PS1
Categories:
Museums,
Art Galleries
Neighborhoods: Hunters Point, Long Island City
I was really won over by the space and the quality of the art, and since I didn't break the bank to see it all, something tells me I'll be back soon.
Long Island City, NY 11101
(718) 361-0707
Sage General Store
Category:
American (New)
Neighborhoods: Hunters Point, Long Island City
Despite the embarrassing to order name, the Texas Cowboy Steak sandwich was fantastic. Served up on great bread, with caramelized onions and a chipotle mayo, it hit the spot perfectly. My lady friend's Tuna sandwich, while lacking in meat, was fantastic as well - causing me to totally overplay the amount of "can I have a bite"s one normally should try for in a normal dining situation.
From its great and kitschy decor to a fun and engaging menu, something tells me my next wander through Long Island City will be a little more focused. Mainly around a repeat trip to Sage.
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I've had pieces waiting to be framed for years gathering dust in boxes. But it's just so damn expensive. Why oh why can't plastic frames from Target suffice?
Because we're classy, yo.
So when the time finally came, some Yelp searching brought us to 567 Framing. It wasn't cheap, but definitely more reasonable that many other options. They are professional, friendly, and happy to work with you to find exactly what you're looking for. I know once I build up the courage to frame some more art, these guys will be my first stop. So suck it Target.