twiggles

I've been to Thalia quite a few times for business lunches, because I work in the area. I was always unenthused by the food, but the last time I was there, it seemed much better (and the decor slightly changed). I had a seared Tuna salad, that was quite nice. Perhaps your positive experience also means they are improving.

I've seen their website numerous times, but I haven't seen anyone mention it here. Has anyone ordered teas from www.adagio.com? It looks like a nice selection, but I was wary. Any opinions? Thanks!!

I've only been to Meskerem and Ghenet. I like Meskerem much more than Ghenet. And they just opened a branch on the UWS. It is on Amsterdam, near 67th street.

I quite like Sapporo on 49th between 7th and broadway. It seems to be a favorite with Japanese businessmen. Great ramen soups. They also have nice cold ramen dishes during the summer. the Gyoza is yummy as well. oh, also there is ONY (stands for original noodles for you ), they have places on 72nd between Columbus and Amsterdam and also the original on 6th Ave (around west 4th street, sorry i forget exactly where). You can customize your own ramen soup, and it's pretty good.

Ten Ren makes a good Genmaicha, and they reccomend that you add extra green tea powder to the mixture. i've tried it this way before, and it's quite good! They have a nice selection of Jasmine teas as well. My favorites usually include loose Jasmine, darjeeling, and assam from various sources. But for a good strong morning tea, i'll usually just have PG tips, or Yorkshire Gold. Ten ren

i remember existing on the cheapest pasta, and sauce one could find. and sometimes added some frozen peas. that was about as nutritious as it got. don't ask me why, but we'd always get excited when the dining hall served 'broccoli cheesebake' (a mysterious concoction) and the 'choo choo burger' (chew chew, more like it )