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44 & X [
626 10th Ave and 44th St, New York, NY] [212-977-1170] [Brunch, New American]
[22/30]
My new favorite place to have brunch in the city. Their (admittedly tiny) breads are delicious, as is the eggs royal and Maryland crab cake. It's definitely worth the trek out to the west side.
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Acacia [
2637 Main St, Lawrenceville, NJ] [609-895-9885] [New American]
[19/30]
I am tempted to characterize Acacia as a "poor man's 44 & X," but of course there is nothing "cheap" about their New American menu. I am also tempted to give Acacia's score a boost due to the fact that they actually gave me a medium-rare steak (overcooking is all too common these days; see Mediterra), but of course a medium-rare steak of mediocre quality is not much better. In the end, the only response I can commit to is "meh": the food is already but certainly not worth the price.
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Ajihei [
11 Chamber St, Princeton, NJ] [609-252-1158] [Japanese]
[22/30]
The best sushi in Princeton hands-down, which shouldn't be surprising as the chef-owner trained under Nobu.
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Alfama [
551 Hudson St and 11th St, New York, NY] [212-645-2500] [Portugese]
[21/30]
The best Portuguese food in New York can be found in the West Village at Alfama. The Portugese are generally known to have both quality seafood and quality game, which is not very common. Alfama's stone-grilled filet mignon is a treat, and their roasted Monkfish is also quite good. I recommend avoiding the desserts though as they are substantially overpriced relative to both quality and quantity.
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Alma de Cuba [
1623 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA] [215-988-1799] [Cuban]
[25/30]
Sadly I do not recall what I had for a main dish, but I do remember that it was an explosion of tastes. Given my experience at Alma, I am rather surprised that Cuban cooking is not more widespread. The chocolate cigars [sic] simply must be experienced. The cigars were made of different types of chocolate and the matches were made out of pure sugar -- it looked awesome and tasted even better.
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Asian Cuisine [Ithaca] [Korean]
[19/30]
These folks cooked my dinners almost every day during the summer of 2003. A nondescript restaurant name, not great locale, but service and food that does not fail. The Bulgogi is very good. It's the best Korean restaurant in Ithaca.
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Basilica [
676 9th Ave and 47th St, New York, NY] [212-489-0051] [Italian]
[19/30]
A tiny Midtown West hideaway that serves good Italian fare at reasonable prices.
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Bent Spoon [
35 Palmer Square W, Princeton, NJ] [609-924-2368] [Dessert, Ice Cream]
[21/30]
Bent Spoon stands tall as a man among boys in a town full of ice-cream parlors; definitely worth the visit after a good dinner in Princeton.
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Berthillon [
31 rue St Louis en l'Ile, 4th, Paris, France] [M° Pont Marie] [+33 (0)1 43 54 31 61] [Dessert, Ice Cream]
[19/30]
France is not known for its ice cream, but this shop is quite good; the best in Paris, in fact.
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Bisto Elan [
448 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA] [650-327-0284] [French]
[22/30]
The regulars are very loyal to this somewhat stuffy French restaurant on California Ave. The food is rather expensive (upwards of $30 for a main dish) for the serving sizes, but the deserts were pastry as art. Ideal place to take the date you wish to impress, but make sure she's one of those modern girls who insists on paying for her food.
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Blue Point Grill [
258 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ] [609-921-1211] [Seafood]
[22/30]
Not merely the "best" seafood in Princeton, BP holds its own against most seafood joints in the city as well. I recommend skipping dessert in favor of the appetizers - the lobster cakes are delectable. Take note, however, that BP does not take reservations and as the line is always long, I highly recommend that you come early or prepare for a 45 minutes wait.
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Bodega Charolais [
Larga 14, Fuengirola, Spain] [952-475-441] [Spanish]
[25/30]
Bodega provided the best food of my stay in southern Spain. Sandeep ordered the duck, which is the best duck I've ever had. I had the sirloin steak, which was very good also.
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Cafe Brioche [
445 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA] [650-326-8640] [American]
[14/30]
Cafe Brioche lies next to Jeanie's Cafe on California Ave, and since they are both always busy, I decided they were worth a try. Turns out, they're not. The fare is average and the service poor - the only explanation I can provide for its apparent popularity is that people like sitting outside in plastic chairs close to strangers.
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Cafe Pro Bono [
2437 Birch St, Palo Alto, CA] [650-326-1626] [Italian]
[24/30]
Pro Bono is a wonderfully cozy Northern Italian restaurant near California Ave in Palo Alto. I have eaten there more times than I care to count - and only because Mr. AMEX reminds me once a month! The main dishes run between $15-20 and except a rare misstep they were all very good. The service is great and the desserts were delectable.
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Camillo's Cafe [
301 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ] [609-252-0608] [Italian]
[19/30]
Camillo's is hit-or-miss: you will have delicious appetizers and very disappointing main dishes at the same sitting. Also, take care to note that the specials, while sometimes delicious, are often priced much higher than the regular dishes. It's the only place to get a good cannoli in Princeton though.
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Carnegie Deli [
854 7th Ave and 55th St, New York, NY] [212-757-2245] [Brunch, Delicatessen]
[21/30]
Wonderful pastrami, but the rest of the menu is overpriced relative to quality.
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Carpediem [
19 rue Fontaine, 9th, Paris, France] [M° Pigalle] [Italian]
[20/30]
My second favorite Italian place in Paris.
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Ceiba [
701 14th St NW and G St NW, Washington, DC] [202-393-3983] [New American]
[15/30]
My swordfish was first delayed because the chef overcooked it, and then he undercooked it on his second try. Poor service did not help either.
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Celia's Palo Alto [
3740 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA] [650-843-0643] [Mexican]
[19/30]
The portions are large, the service polite, and the hostess is well-dressed - what more can you ask from a Mexican restaurant? I went there many days in June because they let me change the channel to watch the NBA playoffs. :-) Oh, and be sure to order a Kahlua Colada!
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Chez Loma [
1132 Loma Ave, Coronado, CA] [619-435-0661] [French]
[22/30]
Chez Loma serves good French food, but I still walked away somewhat dissatisfied. I think it is partly due to being overpriced, but the dishes themselves weren't very inspiring either. The Saumon Fumé was tasty and well-prepared, but the sauce was plain. The Alaskan halibut was likewise good yet still plain. I will reserve judgment until I've visited a second time, but until then I would only recommend Loma for those with no financial considerations.
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Chez Maître Paul [
12 rue Monsieur-Le-Prince, 6th, Paris, France] [M° Odeon] [+33 (0)1 43 54 74 59] [French]
[18/30]
A solid place with good service (and not just for France), I would recommend the salmon or the chicken in yellow wine with morels.
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China Chalet [
184 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ] [973-966-2828] [Chinese]
[19/30]
A very tasty Chinese restaurant. I recommend the Whole Tilapia in Spicy Black Bean Sauce, spicy soft tofu, and Shredded Beef in Fresh Hot Pepper.
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Chung Sol Bat [
585 Old Post Road, Edison, NJ] [732-287-1234] [Korean]
[22/30]
It is a bit of a stretch to include this among the Princeton restaurants, but that's how much I liked the food at this Korean restaurant. It's not quite Kunjip in the city, but it's delicious nonetheless.
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Conte's Bar [
339 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ] [609-921-8041] [Pizza]
[18/30]
Good pizza in Princeton. I think it's worth going just to get the townie feel.
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Darna [
633 2nd Ave and 35th St, New York, NY] [212-721-9123] [French, Moroccan]
[18/30]
The food at this French Moroccan Murray Hill join was reasonably tasty. Unfortunately the service was quite poor. The waiter had mixed up my order and made a rack of lamb instead of duck. I can forgive an honest mistake, and the waiter politely took the food away. Later he returned with more conviction, however, and simply put the plate in front of me. I told him that I still didn't think this was duck---which, for those of you who haven't seen it, looks quite differently from lamb---but he insistedthat it was indeed duck. So I sat there dumbfounded and somewhat amused for a while until my fellow guests corrected the gutsy waiter. While it makes for an amusing story, it is not one I am likely to seek to relive.
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Debauve & Gallis [
30 rue des Saint-Pères, 7th, Paris, France] [M° St-Germain-des-Pres] [+33 (0)1 45 48 54 67] [Chocolate]
[22/30]
Perhaps it is sufficient to say that I have been to both their locations? I would warn, however, that they are better at the simpler stuff. In turn, they are very good at the simple stuff. How could they not after having over two hundred years to perfect their art!
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Don Pedro [
1865 2nd Ave and 96th St, New York, NY] [212-996-3274] [Cuban]
[22/30]
A very good restaurant on the upper east side, Don Pedro again shows that Cuban food is vastly underappreciated. It a a good atmosphere and and good service, along with the explosion of tastes one should expect from this cuisine. Not quite as good as Alma de Cuba of Philadelphia, but still very much worth the visit.
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Doyers Vietnamese Restaurant [
11 Doyers St, New York, NY] [212-513-1527] [Vietnamese]
[19/30]
If you are in the mood for the some tasty southern Vietnamese for bargain prices, Doyer's is your place. Stay away from the token Chinese-like dishes and try your hand at some authentic Vietnamese (trust me: there is more to the cuisine than Pho). Go as a group and take advantage of their cheap fare (ironically they accept only American Express) by ordering a myriad of dishes.
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Elrescoldo Restaurante Meson [
Bolsa 7, Malaga, Spain] [952-226-919] [Spanish]
[22/30]
On one occasion I had the honey roasted rack of lamb, which was wonderful. On the other occasion I had some seafood with their highly recommended house white. The desert taster is a perfectly light ending to a treasured experience in Malaga central.
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Euzkadi [
108 E 4th St and 2nd Ave, New York, NY] [212-982-9788] [Basque, Spanish]
[21/30]
One could say that the food is explosive and the Basque cake is "the bomb" at this restaurant, which would be true. It would be overkill (and incorrect) to say that the staff is fiercely independent though. Joking aside, we had a great time at this Mediterranean hole-in-the-wall and I would highly recommend the original dishes (fish wrapped in bacon!).
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Ferry House [
32 Witherspoon St, Princeton, NJ] [609-924-2488] [New American]
[22/30]
Chef/owner Bobby Trigg runs a cozy little French-American fusion place on Witherspoon. I would recommend going for his daily experiments, as he is not afraid to try combining differing tastes.
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Firebird Russian Restaurant [
365 W 46th St and 9th Ave, New York, NY] [212-586-0244] [Russian]
[22/30]
The decor is made for Tsars, and unless you order the pre-show Prix Fixe menu ($40, which is a steal), the fare will bite. There is also a $100 tasting menu, which comes highly recommended second-hand. It is a great place to take a significant other, but don't come in jeans or you might be beheaded. (NB: the restaurant gets a 1-point ratings boost as one of the best places to take your date.)
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Firehouse Subs [
537 10th St NW and Hemphill Ave NW, Atlanta, GA] [404-347-9912] [Sandwiches]
[16/30]
A chain that serves reasonable burgers at reasonable prices. It's good for what it is.
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Flying Biscuit [
1001 Piedmont Ave NE and 10th St NE, Atlanta, GA] [404-874-8887] [Brunch]
[20/30]
I left the Flying Biscuit disappointed, but largely because it had been built up so much by friends. The fare is well prepared but a little heavy for my tastes. As a brunch place it simply cannot keep up with 44 & X of NYC or Saint Michael's Alley of Palo Alto. Even in Atlanta I would probably prefer to go to St. Charles Deli on most occasions, on account of its lower-key atmosphere.
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From Rice to Riches [
37 Spring St and Mott St, New York, NY] [212-274-0008] [Dessert, Other]
[20/30]
Those who know rice-pudding say there is no competition, as FRR serves up gourmet plates of rice-pudding in flavors you thought never would see the light of day. [NB: yes, this place serves only rice-pudding!]
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Fuki Sushi [
4119 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA] [650-494-9383] [Japanese]
[15/30]
Polite waitresses don't make up for exceedingly slow and very overrated sushi chefss
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Gammel Strand [
Gammel Strand 42, Copenhagen, Denmark] [33-91-21-21] [Scandinavian, Seafood]
[24/30]
An excellent seafood restaurant in Copenhagen: reservations necessary for dinner.
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Gérard Mulot [
76 rue de Seine, 6th, Paris, France] [M° Mabillon] [+33 (0)1 43 26 85 77] [Bread, Pastry]
[22/30]
The best baker in Paris. I prefer the almond croissants at Le Bon Panneton, but otherwise this one is king.
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Grand Central Oyster Bar [
89E 42nd St and Park Ave, New York, NY] [212-490-6650] [Seafood]
[18/30]
Reviewers are mixed, and regulars are fiercely loyal. Order oysters, clams, mussels, or catch of the day (some of the main dishes are disappointing). A great rest-stop before you depart on the train, but beware of some overpriced items on the menu.
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HanGawi [
12 E 32nd St and Madison Ave, New York, NY] [212-213-0077] [Korean]
[19/30]
HanGawi serves vegetarian Korean. The dishes were generally unimpressive, particularly considering the price. I would not recommend it.
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Hell's Kitchen [
679 9th Ave and W 47th St, New York, NY] [212-977-1588] [New American]
[19/30]
Hell's Kitchen clamims to serve "Nouvelle Mexican," but it tastes essentially like "Nouvelle Américain" with some Mexican touches. The fare was generally solid, but with one major disappointment: I ordered the sirloin medium-rare but was given something medium-well, which is unforgivable.
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Henry's Evergreem [
1288 1st Ave and 69th St, New York, NY] [212-744-3266] [Chinese]
[18/30]
A civilized dim sum expert in the east 60s, Henry's delivers good food at good prices (I was full on $17).
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Hoagie Haven [
242 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ] [609-921-7723] [Sandwiches]
[10/30]
You absolutely do not visit this traditional Princeton place for the taste. But boy do they know how to make it cheap!
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Ivy Garden [
238 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ] [609-921-2388] [Chinese]
[12/30]
Greasy Chinese food. If you must eat Chinese food in Princeton then at least go to Tiger Noodle, which seems slightly better.
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Jaiya [
396 3rd Ave and 28th St, New York, NY] [212-889-1330] [Thai]
[23/30]
The best Thai food I have had in NYC - explore all the curries and "special sauce"s.
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Jang's [
2209 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA] [Chinese]
[12/30]
Average & greasy Chinese food - but it was close to my College Ave place.
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John Thomas [
1152 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY] [607-273-3464] [Steakhouse]
[24/30]
Easily the best steak in Ithaca. Rather expensive, but their Porterhouse is out of this world.
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Kalluri Corner [
235 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ] [609-688-8923] [Indian]
[16/30]
The worst of the Indian restaurants in Princeton.
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Keo Ku Jang [
245 US Highway 46, Parsippany, NJ] [973-244-0032] [Korean]
[20/30]
Tasty Korean close to AT&T Research.
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Kunjip [
9 W 32nd St and 5th Ave, New York, NY] [212-216-9487] [Korean]
[23/30]
Kun Jip is a busy Korean restaurant located in ktown (only a few blocks from Penn Station). We were taken there by Ahreum and Dawoon and entrusted the dish selection to their able discretion. Supposedly they ordered seafood pancake, seafood bi bim bap, soft tofu soup, gal bi (the beef), and stir-fried kimchee with pork, and while I have no way of verifying their exact selection, I highly recommend the place. The best (non-home-made) Korean food I've ever had!
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Kyoto Steak & Sushi [
176 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ] [973-822-8300] [Japanese]
[18/30]
Kyoto has pretty good Hibachi, but I have not tried their sushi. The turnover is high during lunch, which might support decent quality fish, but quite low during dinner hours.
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Kyotofu [
705 9th Ave and 48th St, New York, NY] [212-974-6011] [Dessert]
[21/30]
I'm generally not a fan of Asian desserts, but this place has come as close as anyone in providing me a tasty one. While that is certainly no ringing endorsement, I was quite happy with the western/Continental/French variations. I particularly recommend the Warm Chestnut Mochi Chocolate Cake.
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L'altro [
16 rue du Dragon, 6th, Paris, France] [M° Saint-Germain-des-Pres] [Italian]
[22/30]
L'altro is my favorite Italian restaurant in Paris. I have been there twice, braught several friends, and no one has ever been disappointed. They serve elegant yet simplistic dishes. I would recommend that you order one of their specialties and not some of the simpler pasta dishes
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L'Ecole [
462 Broadway and Grand St, New York, NY] [212-219-3413] [French]
[23/30]
The students of the French Culinary Institute clearly earn their high marks. the $30 prix fix is a five-course meal and nothing less than a steal. The service is friendly and the wine list is rich. It is a great place for a dinner date - with or without the girl.
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La Bodeguita del Medio [Palo Alto] [650-326-7762] [Cuban]
[21/30]
A lively Cuban restaurant on California Ave that I have not given enough attention. I would recommend the "yuca and plantain chips" appetizer, the "tierra y mar" main dish, and the "havana bananas" dessert. The main dishes are flavorful, but the restaurant is not in Alma de Cuba's league.
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La Valencia [
1132 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA] [858-454-0771] [New American]
[22/30]
La Valencia is actually a hotel, but it has several associated restaurants. I love to eat lunch at their Ocean Terrance. The food can be very good, but not spectacular. The view, however, is positively breathtaking. I highly recommend calling ahead so that you may reserve a table on the terrace. Once you're there, I would recommend trying the Sole or the local Halibut, both of which are very tasty.
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Ladurèe [
21 rue Bonaparte, 6th, Paris, France] [M° St-Germain-des-Pres] [+33 (0)1 44 07 64 87] [Brunch, Chocolate, Dessert, Pastry]
[23/30]
Ladurèe has the best pastries in town, as well as the best jam in town. People complain that it is pricey but I think that's rubbish when the most extravagant desserts at Ladurèe are 8 whereas 7 is standard fare for dessert in town at a restaurant. They are hailed for their macaroons, but I recommend that you buy a pastry-as-art instead, e.g. the divin, but don't be too shy to try their milkshake as it is excellent.
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Le Bistro Champetre [
107 rue Saint-Charles, 15th, Paris, France] [M° Charles Michels] [+33 (0)1 45 77 85 06] [French]
[22/30]
It's curious how fate works: the first decent restaurant I went to in Paris remains one of my favorites. Perhaps it is nostalgia, or the convenience of being close to my apartment, but I always leave with a smile on my face. The two and three course meals are good deals, so explore what the menu has to offer.
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Le Bon Panneton [
105 rue Saint-Charles, 15th, Paris, France] [M° Charles Michels] [Bread, Pastry]
[20/30]
In my experience, this is the second-best baker in Paris, only beaten by Gerard Mulot; they do have the best almond croissant in Paris though.
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Le Colonial [
149 E 57th St and Lex, New York, NY] [212-752-0808] [French, Vietnamese]
[20/30]
French Vietnamese is not your everyday fare: essentially French cooking with Vietnamese tastes and ingredients, it can be very good indeed. The whole red snapper did not disappoint, but the overall experience did not blow me away.
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Le Pain Quotidien [New York] [Brunch, French]
[19/30]
Good bread/brunch at decent prices and I love the atmosphere at the midtown location.
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Limas Taste [
432 E 13th St and 1st Ave, New York, NY] [212-228-7900] [Peruvian]
[20/30]
Lima's is a cozy place with tasty Peruvian offerings. The appetizers were the highlight, with both "shrimps wrapped in bacon" and "mussels a la Lima" shining. The "suspiro's Lima" desert is also a must. Downsides were seemingly disinterested service and not accepting AMEX, otherwise an enjoyable evening.
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Little Chef Pastry Shop [
8 S Tulane St, Princeton, NJ] [609-924-5335] [Pastry]
[22/30]
The one-and-only pastry chef in Princeton worth mentioning.
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Lost Dog [
106 S Cayuga St, Ithaca, NY] [607-277-9143] [New American]
[21/30]
A good restaurant with American fusion food that is interestingly (in a good way) spiced.
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Madeline's [
215 E State St, Ithaca, NY] [607-277-2253] [New American]
[24/30]
The best restaurant in Ithaca, in my opinion. Asian/American fusion food with hostesses who know how to maneuver it. A very good wine selection (for Ithaca), along with great ambiance, and hands-down the best dessert in town. Go here for dessert no matter where you are dining in the Commons!
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Main Street Submarines [
187 Main St, Madison, NJ] [973-966-0876] [Sandwiches]
[15/30]
There's nothing wrong with the sandwiches, they're just not inspiring whatsoever.
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Mamlouk [
211 e 4th St and Ave A, New York, NY] [212-529-3477] [Middle Eastern]
[19/30]
A value Middle Eastern six course prix-fixe meal at $35 that is worth the experience. The waitresses are kind albeit somewhat inattentive, but take their advice about the Lebanese house white.
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Marseille [
630 9th Ave and 44th St, New York, NY] [212-333-2323] [Brunch, French]
[20/30]
I have quite a few good memories of having brunch at this place, but unfortunately the quality of the food has dropped quite a bit in the last year++. If you're in the neighborhood then I'd recommend going to 44&X instead.
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Masala Grill [
19 Chamber St, Princeton, NJ] [609-921-0500] [Indian]
[20/30]
The best Indian in Princeton is quite good.
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Maya [
1191 1st Ave and 65th St, New York, NY] [212-585-1818] [Mexican]
[20/30]
Maya serves up gourmet Mexican that is anything but usual. No doubt you pay more for the art on your plate than the portion-sizes, but the food is certainly good. It is a fun place, but not worth the prices (upwards of $30 for a main dish).
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Mediterra [
29 Hulfish St, Princeton, NJ] [609-252-9680] [Italian, New American]
[19/30]
Mediterra has excellent ambiance, reasonable apéritifs, good service, and some tasty appetizers. Unfortunately, that is not nearly enough to overcome overcooked meat. Others seemed to be satisfied with their main dishes, but I cannot forgive a restaurant that gives me a well-done steak when I ordered it rare - especially not when the restaurant charges top dollar ($30) for said steak. Very disappointing.
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Mediterranean Wraps [
425 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA] [650-321-8189] [Middle Eastern]
[17/30]
Go here for cheap, filling, tasty, though somewhat greasy, Mediterranean wraps. The proprietor is as charming as they come, and when he recommends the pistachio Baklava, I suggest you take him up on it.
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Méhék [
164 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ] [609-279-9191] [Indian]
[18/30]
Decent Indian in Princeton
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Mermaid Inn [
96 2nd Ave and E 6th St, New York, NY] [212-674-5870] [Seafood]
[23/30]
A very nice restaurant in the East Village that offers basic seafood fare at very reasonable prices. Perhaps best-known for the "fish fortune-tellers", I say the food itself offers plenty appeal.
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Midcity Cafe [
845 Spring St NW and Aberbrombie Pl NW, Atlanta, GA] [404-881-5377] [New American, Sandwiches]
[18/30]
Nice atmosphere, decent sandwiches, but a disappointing wine collection.
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Montmartre [
327 7th St SE and C St SE, Washington, DC] [202-544-1244] [French]
[21/30]
Solid French bistro fare at good prices - worth the stop if you're in the area.
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Nassau Sushi and Bagel [
164 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ] [Japanese, Korean]
[17/30]
Decent Korean food, but stay away from the sushi.
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Neuhouse [New York] [212-972-3740] [Chocolate]
[20/30]
Good chocolate, but hardly Teuscher quality.
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Noodle [
903 Peachtree St NE and 8th St NE, Atlanta, GA] [404-685-3010] [Asian Fusion]
[17/30]
The name says it all: tasty and spicy pan-Asian noodle dishes are this place's specialty.
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Ocean House [
49 N Riverside Ave # A and Farrington Rd, Croton-on-Hudson, NY] [914-271-0702] [Seafood]
[24/30]
I have only visited this quaint hole-in-the-wall once (on my guardians' wedding anniversary, no less), but it left a solid impression. It is another basic New England seafood restaurant, but the cozy atmosphere and impeccably fresh raw materials made for a lovely evening. Keep in mind that it is a BYOB, so bring a dry white to match the luscious dishes.
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Old World Pizza [
242 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ] [609-924-9321] [Pizza]
[16/30]
Decent pizza that's overly priced.
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On a Roll [
50 1/2 Main St, Madison, NJ] [973-822-3644] [Sandwiches]
[17/30]
Tasty sandwiches, conveniently located on Main street in Madison.
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Orsay [
1057 Lexington Ave and 75th St, New York, NY] [212-517-6400] [Brunch, French]
[0/30]
The worst service I've had at any restaurant in NYC. It took an eternity to put bread on the table, then they wouldn't take our order, and when I gestured to the hostess requesting service she only shook her head. She then talked to our waiter, who looked over at our table, laughed, and walked in a different direction. At this point we got up and left, and I don't intend to ever return.
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Papi's Cuban Sandwiches [
216 Ponce De Leon Ave NE and Myrtle St NE, Atlanta, GA] [404-607-1525] [Cuban, Sandwiches]
[18/30]
Authentic Cuban sandwiches served in a very unpretentious atmosphere.
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Pearl Oyster Bar [
18 Cornelia St and West 4th St, New York, NY] [212-691-8211] [Seafood]
[23/30]
Pearl Oyster Bar is a famous NYC seafood restaurant. It is a classical New England-style no-frills and small seafood restaurant that is surprisingly affordable. The primary frustration I had was not that the wait was around the corner (they dont take reservation), but that this caused the waitress to rush us through everything from ordering to eating. A good meal is greatly diminished if rushed, so I hope our experience was an aberration.
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Peking Duck [
2310 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA] [650-856-3338] [Chinese]
[13/30]
Some dishes are better than others, but overall it is another medicre and overly greasy Chinese restaurant.
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Peter Beier [
62 rue Monsieur le Prince, 7th, Paris, France] [M° Cluny-La Sorbonne] [+33 (0)1 43 54 06 06] [Chocolate]
[19/30]
Excellent Danish chocolatier near Luxembourg Gardens. And since they are Danish, they excel at the marzipan-related delights. I am saddened to report that they seemed to have reduced the variety lately, however, which has removed a few of my favorites.
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Philippe's køkken [
Snargade 4, Copenhagen, Denmark] [33-91-01-91] [French]
[22/30]
A very good French restaurant in Copenhagen: get their 3 or 4 course menus.
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Pho Anh Dao [
1483 State Route 27, Somerset, NJ] [732-246-1788] [Vietnamese]
[19/30]
Reasonable Vietnamese food, but unfortunately it's a bit of a hike from Princeton. The fare is tasty albeit somewhat Westernized.
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Pho Mui [
97 Avenue d'Ivry, 13th, Paris, France] [M° Tolbiac] [+33 (0)1 45 83 70 68] [Vietnamese]
[21/30]
Wonderful Vietnamese in Paris at predictably low prices. I used to go here every Sunday for lunch. I suggest you try one of their teas.
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Plum Tree [
113 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, NY] [607-256-8212] [Japanese]
[19/30]
The best Japanese restaurant in Ithaca is always crowded. It has decent sushi, but nothing more.
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Pongsri [
244 West 48th St and 8th Ave, New York, NY] [212-982-3392] [Thai]
[21/30]
Decent Thai at decent prices, but I'd stick to the noodles - they're quite a bit better than the rest of the menu.
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Renee's [
116 S Quarry St, Ithaca, NY] [607-277-4047] [French]
[23/30]
Renee's is hard to find, unknown to most Cornell undergrads, and situated in a former hospital. Yet it serves the best French food I had in Ithaca, and I mean that as a big compliment!
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Restaurante El Dorado [Fuengirola] [Spanish]
[17/30]
A decent meal, but not worth the cost (oddly enough you pay more for being in the touristy part of town). The mussel appetizer was the highlight of the meal.
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Roberto Passon [
741 Ninth Ave and 50th St, New York, NY] [212-582-5599] [Italian]
[21/30]
Decent northern Italian at decent prices - except for the specials, which can be overly priced. The pastas are the best deal. The Tuna Nicoise is a frustrating apetizer: it could've been so good, if they'd only mixed the separate tastes for you..
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Ruby Foos [
2182 Broadway Ave and 77th St, New York, NY] [212-724-6700] [Asian Fusion, Japanese, Thai]
[19/30]
An uptown place with a vibrant feel, Ruby Foos had an atmosphere that rubbed off. The Thai-Japanese-dim sum fusion menu is reasonable priced ($15 per main dish) and with some exciting jewels hidden inside. A good place to take some friends before hitting the bars.
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Sahara [
1325 US Highway 206, Skillman, NJ] [609-921-8336] [Middle Eastern]
[18/30]
Sahara provides good family fare: reasonable food and prices. The pistachio baklava is a must.
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Saint Michael's Alley [
806 Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA] [650-326-2530] [Brunch, New American]
[25/30]
A wonderful small restaurant near downtown Palo Alto that serves excellent brunches. I cannot vouch for the rest of the menu, but if dinner is anything like my salmon scrambled eggs then you will be thrilled.
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Second Ave Deli [
156 2nd Ave and 11th St, New York, NY] [212-677-0606] [Brunch, Delicatessen]
[23/30]
A wonderful deli with great service. Bring friends to share the triple-deckers for lunch and you shall not need dinner! Thank you mama.
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Séraphin [
5 rue Mabillon, 6th, Paris, France] [M° Mabillon] [+33 (0)1 56 24 41 00] [French]
[23/30]
A wonderful restaurant near Marché Saint-Germain: cozy atmosphere, attentive staff, and delicious dishes. Eat here, and head to Rue Guisarde/Rue Princesse/Rue de Canettes afterwards for a successful evening.
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Spalti [
417 S California Ave, Palo Alto, CA] [650-327-9390] [Italian]
[22/30]
Spalti is another good Italian restaurant in the California Ave area. Being a creature of habit, I returned to Pro Bono more often than not, but probably more out of habit than qualitative differences. The service at Spalti is not the same as Pro Bono, but that's about it. The portions were often slightly smaller at Spalti, but that small quantity certainly packed a punch when it came to their desserts. I highly recommend their chocolate mousse.
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St. Charles Deli [
22 5th St NW and W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA] [404-249-7733] [Delicatessen, Sandwiches]
[18/30]
I ate breakfast at this place nearly every day.
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Stellas [
403 College Ave, Ithaca, NY] [607-277-8731] [New American]
[22/30]
Stella's has a wonderful atmosphere, solid bartenders, and delicious burgers/nachos/brunch. It was one of my favorite places to enjoy the afternoon in Ithaca.
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Sushi of Gari 46 [
347 W 46th St and 8th Ave, New York, NY] [212-957-0046] [Japanese]
[24/30]
The Sushi of Gari Omakase is the best sushi I have had to date. The rest of the menu is fairly basic, but the sushi deluxe menu still included some of the best tuna and salmon I have ever had. If only the Omakase didn't cost $80+...
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Sushi Sen-Nin [
49 E 34th St and Madison Ave, New York, NY] [212-889-5888] [Japanese]
[26/30]
Hands-down the best sushi I've had to date. I would recommend going in groups of three or four. If you decide to go you must order their large rolls. While Sen-Nin is not nearly as expensive as some of the other Sushi joints in town, you must still expect to pay around $40 for the experience. I highly recommend the Royal Sen-Nin, Crazy Dragon, and Rainbow rolls, each around $30.
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Sushi Tomo [
4131 El Camino Way, Palo Alto, CA] [650-856-1100] [Japanese]
[18/30]
A simple, back-to-basics, sushi restaurant that rarely disappoints and rarely surprises. The sushi comes cheap, however, so chose this over Fuki Sushi if you're in the neighborhood.
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Taste of Thai [
216 E State St, Ithaca, NY] [607-256-5487] [Thai]
[22/30]
Presently the best place to get Thai in Ithaca. I always have a great time there, though there are some rumblings about the size of the dishes. Try the various appetizers (especially the shrimp!).
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Tavern on the Green [
1 West 67th St and Centrak Park West, New York, NY] [212-873-3200] [American]
[17/30]
The primary attraction with the Tavern is its location: right on the park. If you are seated in a table with a view of the park, it is no doubt an unforgettable evening. If you are seated in a corner near an entrance and bathroom it is an equally unforgettable evening. A big place with modest American-fusion servings, I would suggest the tab ($30-45 per main dish) is not worth the location.
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Teresas Cafe Italiano [
21 Palmer Square East, Princeton, NJ] [609-921-1974] [Italian]
[18/30]
Teresa is one of the most confounding restaurants I've ever visited. It has most of the external intangibles I look for in a restaurant, but the entrées are largely disappointing. It has pretty good bread and pizza, but a poor wine collection. Overpriced appetizers but reasonably priced pizza. Go figure.
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Teuscher [
620 5th Ave and 50th St, New York, NY] [212-246-4416] [Chocolate]
[26/30]
The best chocolate I'v