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    THE BEST: Banh Mi

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    Yeah I was going to say, the place on Broome has not been the same since it changed hands last year.  It used to be my favorite, but no more.  Not bad, but not as good somehow, starting with the bread.  Prices went up too.

    I don't particularly care for 138 Mott (that's the one in the back of the Jewelery store, right?).  The bread is too heavy and puts up too much of a fight.  My new favorite is Paris Sandwich, a little further down Mott St at 113.  I've only been once, but my impression was that the bread was very good overall the sandwich was well put together.  It also helps that they have a relatively wide variety of proteins, a good selection of other treats, and a plenty of room to sit inside.

    Only tried Paris Sandwich 1x and was very disappointed.

    I like Mott 138. Also a big fan of the Bahn Mi/Video/CD/Cigarette shop @ Lafayette & Walker -- regular Mets game day feast.

    Imbibing Itinerary or Cocktail Crawl

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    As an addendum to my question above, are there any particular dress codes of which I should be aware?  I know for PX in Alexandria, I haven't had any trouble getting in with nice jeans, shoes, button-up shirt and sport coat.  Same for the places above?  Since this is the closest thing to a vacation I'm going to get anywhere in the near future, I would like to leave the "business" attire at home and rock the jeans/sport coat look.

    Thoughts, ideas, musings, all are welcome!

    Cheers!

    -Marshall

    There is no dress code at these type Cocktailian bars/lounges unless you are working behind the bar.

    No sportcoat requirements or shiny shoes required. That said, it's downtown NYC, so displaying at least some modicum of personal style is always recommended.

    Floridita Tapas

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    They have a strange lease if I remember correctly..I think Columbia owns the spot and can kick them out when they want.. I know a lot of the cost that went into the restaurant was absorbed by Columbia.. Meanwhile, going back today as I left my wallet there last night..(I recently started carrying a wallet for the first time in 10 years)  I called from the taxi on my way home and tell them.. I didnt feel the need to return immediately, my waiter was that nice I am positive its still going to be there..

    Might have to get a g & t and a little chorizo tonight..

    What did you do with your credit card and ID before?

    Place looks great btw.

    Momofuku Ko (Part 1)

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    2 min and they're gone

    funny

    We have no idea whether any reservations were made available at 10am, because it's no longer possible to see the grid. Yesterday, no reservations were made available at 10am. Instead, some time around 2am today, those reservations showed up and were either immediately booked or had been pre-booked. Soon after, the grid was made invisible.

    I did see a 6:45 reservation but I clicked the green checkmark, the screen refreshed to show all red X's and I assume someone else got it.

    Reservations and Regulars at Momos and

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    It has nothing to do with democracy. Throwing around terms like "nepotism" to refer to treating your good customers well and "democracy" to refer to not doing so simply doesn't reconcile with the definitions of those words. And while I do think it's a little ironic that the defenders of the egalitarian system are the ones who've been invited to previews, my point is simply that the restaurant eventually will need to choose between true egalitarianism and some fake, hypocritical, patronizing version of it.

    What's amusing to me is that the scenario you discuss is the exact opposite of your typical NYC nightclub business model wherein the velvet rope is initially made of fire-hardened steel, yet over time as the club loses its luster it is must accommodate the sort of customer who previously could not have made it to the coat check.

    Brooklyn Cocktail Bars

    in New York: Dining

    Posted · Edited by mjr_inthegardens (log)

    The impending openings of Weather Up in Prospect Heights and rumored opening of The Clover Club in Carroll Gardens may mean that Brooklyn denizens will be able to more easily find a well-constructed cocktail without venturing (or staying in) Manhattan...

    Weather Up:

    NYMag

    Brownstoner

    I walked by on the way to get my zip car on St. Marks... the shutters were down but a telltale piece of exposed subway tile told me the storefront. No further word on an opening date but must be any day now barring licensing issues.

    Rumored "The Clover Club":

    http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/b...-reiner-to.html

    I haven't seen the location or heard or found anything additional about this rumored establishment since this blog posting appeared. Clearly the "late december" opening was not realized.

    Also -- The Hideout is open on Adelphi Street in Fort Greene. But it sounds insufferable:

    Ny Times: "sexy but small"

    So:

    Any one got any further scoop?

    and in the meanwhile is there anywhere besides by kitchen to get a decently made cocktail in downtownish Brooklyn?

    cheers from brooklyn,

    MJR

    edit to fix clover club nabe

    PDT (Please Don't Tell) -- St. Marks Place.

    in New York: Dining

    Posted · Edited by mjr_inthegardens (log)

    Our own John is a swell host, of course, but what a pleasure to meet and spend time with Jim Meehan. He was a fantastic mixologist, to be sure (he presented that Harvest Moon when I asked him to build me whatever he thought I should have, and it was spectacular), and he is also just the sort of person with whom you can take best advantage of the uncrowded bar to discuss cocktails, the business, the role of bartender (both FOH and BOH), the lifespan of the current cocktail trend, and so on.

    I had an enjoyable first time @ PDT on Friday. Started off solo and was joined by a friend at the bar later on.

    I sampled:

    - A Martinez

    - 2 Vieux Mots

    - 2 badminton club cocktails

    Was joined by a friend and partook in some tater tots from next door. Unfortunately the arrival my wife and her friends including one that wasn't imbibing due to the need to drive necessitated me to depart from Jim behind the bar and his Aussie partner.

    Definitely shall return

    MJR

    ps amusing to hear from Jim how many people have come in straight from egullet asking for items off the soon to be introduced menu

    New Year's Eve

    in New York: Dining

    Posted

    then PDT should immediately send a demand to clubzone that they remove the listing.

    it's the first thing that pops up when you google PDT and NYE

    Me, Gino, Vito and the boyz is definately hittin up PDt for NYE! It's going to be sick, yo!

    Dey got hypnotiq right?

    The Kitchen Counter (and more) at Beacon

    in New York: Dining

    Posted · Edited by mjr_inthegardens (log)

    How's the drinks situation at Beacon?

    I'm not up on the latest and greatest cocktail destinations, trends and happenings. But I think Beacon has a good bar. Not like Pegu level, but way better than the average Midtown restaurant bar. The bartenders are well schooled. There are always interesting seasonal cocktails, most of which aren't too sweet. They have Brooklyn beer. The wine list is extensive. One of the cocktails we had last night -- called a gingerbread something -- was particularly tasty and the presentation was downright irreverent:

    Thanks for that nugget and the beautiful pic.

    Is the small plates menu posted anywhere? I could not locate it on the beacon website. Is it served just at the counter or anywhere in the place?

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