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CentricoSome good food, some bad service, the chef (and *cough* staff) MIA every time I've been there, every day of the week and more. Fantastic tongue tacos; great chicken mole, nice margaritas etc.Because the food is not fancy but the prices are, the staff does not measure up when the boss is away.

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I have been to Veritas three items since it got its new management, new chef Sam Hanzen, and face-lift. I've wanted to like it as much as I did the old one with one of my favorite chefs, Scott Bryant, or even his successor Gregory Pugin who made an awesome tete-de-veau. However, each time I have been there, the food has been quite a let-down. Now, this is on the basis of just three appetizers,

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On a recent pair of trips to London, on the way to and from Kyiv and Moldova, I had the honor of eating at St. John Restaurant, at the Smithfield Market in London. The second visit was on December 8th, 2006.The Menu changes daily.It specializes in organ-meats and wild game birds, and also does whole roast pigs for parties.Three Not-so-little PigsOver two visits, two of us had the follwing:Eel w/

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Thanksgiving at Daniel, 11/23/2006We went to Daniel for Thanksgiving for the fourth year in a row, my Mom and me. We were a bit unsure about how many times, but they were quite. There were some lovely choices - the menu was not online this year, but they had Venison with Foie Gras and Galette of Turkey and walked about with some great stuffing, and Fricassée of Dover Sole with Cauliflower,

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Kasha Varnishkas 2 tablespoons olive oil1 medium minced onion1 large carrot, diced2 cups thinly sliced trimmed crmini mushrooms3 cloves garlic, minced1 cup kasha (whole only!)1 eggSalt and pepper2 cups chicken stock1/2 pound bowtie pasta, al denteSauté the onions in the oil until soft.Add the carrots and saute until the onions get a little brown. Add the mushrooms and garlic. Saute for 2 +

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First published 4/24/01La Petite Auberge: A Neighborhood Gem by Steve Levine 116 Lexington Ave New York, NY 10016View Map (212) 689-5003 Directions: 6 at 28th St.In the midst of Curry Hill is a small French restaurant with a local

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May 29th, 1999 Oceana by Steve Levine Oceana55 East 54th StreetNew York, New York(212) 759-5941 Oceana was the restaurant in which our gastronomic odyssey began, in early December. Alex and I had wanted to try it for lunch for several months, but were unable to pull it together. Finally, in frustration, I made a reservation for 4 for 6:30 on a weeknight and got

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April 27th, 2001 New Orleans Special Edition: Our Second Favorite Eating City by Steve Levine We don't confine our extreme dining to our hometown. Road trips are an excellent time to explore and overindulge in cuisine based upon different ingredients and techniques than are available here in New York City. One of our favorite road trips is the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage

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(First published June 3, 1999)Jean-Georges, By Spencer SloeJean Georges1 Central Park WestTrump International HotelNew York(212) 299-3900Over the past 8 months the members of Eat Me NYC have indulged, or, I should say, overindulged, at some of the most distinguished eating establishment's Gotham has to offer. Having tasted culinary masterpieces, I was finally ready to embrace my role of the

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Ahhh, the French Laundry. By Alex Whitney, First printed 2/12/01 Visited on January 27, 2001 The French Laundry6640 Washington StreetYountville, Ca 94599(707) 944-2380 1989 Domain Ramonet Le Montrachet, methuselah. That´s six liters. I could end this article right here, but that would do an injustice to the 1985 Billecart-Salmon blanc de blanc magnums. I get ahead of myself by way of

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Gotham by Alex WhitneyFirst published April 27th, 2000Sat at the bar at Gotham last night, near my apartment. I'm fond of going to a nice restaurant and sitting at the bar for a bite. Union Square rings my bell this way, and Gotham has become a new favorite.We had some drinks at Bar 6 (13th and 6th Ave.,) and while we were walking home along 12th street, vegetarian-Forbes Magazine-Dave said, "How

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Veritas by Alex WhitneyFirst published 4/24/2001Go to Veritas. Quick, before you all read this.Veritas gets top honors for eating at the bar, a highly underrated endeavor. Eating at the bar allows you to chat with the bartender, a revealing exercise; you get to chat with the regulars next to you, discouraged at tables at more conceited places. There are other advantages. The regulars are faithful

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First published August 18th, 1999Babbo by Alex WhitneyBabbo has some qualities that I'm very fond of, at first blush -- qualities such as a dual-environment for eating, upstairs and downstairs; proximity to my home, within a heavy-meal stroll of Washington Square Park; and an informal atmosphere, no jackets required. That is not the point. The food is wonderful. And, while some have criticized

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By Alex Whitney, 7/5/01Last visited October, 2006.It says several things that when you walk into Gramercy Tavern, a small table displays the menus. They have thought through the fact that you may wish to look at them while you wait. It says that it is possible that you will wait... I have not waited long, but many people must, as it is always packed after 5 PM. It hints that they are proud of the

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Originaly published May 29th, 2000.By Alex WhitneyI have eaten at the Oyster Bar in Grand Central Terminal about twenty times in the last year. I work[ed - Edited 11/2006] close by, and it is easy to go down ad grab a table, or sit in the bar in back through the swinging saloon doors, or sit at the counters. Best, though, is to sit at the shucking bar, ordering this and that as it occurs to you

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