Epinions Recent Reviews for JasonNYCity

There is a nice picture of a....ummmm...what the restaurant is named after...on the menu.

Mon, 16 Apr 2001 13:52:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - Yes, a picture of a woman of ill repute on the menu. That is what a puttana is after all. I'll have to order pasta puttanesca next visit.

They serve you bread with (a nice) olive oil and a small dish with olives and spicy carrots when they...

The great family style debate: Good N' Plenty vs. Plain & Fancy

Sun, 15 Apr 2001 23:32:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - Good N' Plenty Restaurant is between Rtes. 30 and 340, Smoketown, PA. Phone: 717/394-7111.

Plain & Fancy Farm & Dining Room is Rte. 340, 7 miles east of Lancaster, Bird in Hand, PA. Phone: 717/768-4400.

Price:...

Please either drop the accent or the mumbling.

Fri, 13 Apr 2001 17:27:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - I was in a bookstore outlet in lancaster and I came across the cookbook for City Tavern. I had never been to the restaurant but had seen it on TVFN (TV Food Network) and figured I would take a look. The recipes really did look great. A few days later I...

Novecento Bistro 900. Want a very pretty hockey puck?

Tue, 27 Mar 2001 00:05:45 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - By now you know (through reviews of Don Chicho's and Campo)that I like Argentine food. I saw the menu before heading down to Soho to try Novecento, and had high expectations. Up until now I have NEVER written a negative review.

The...

Taramosalata, tzatziki, and skordalia, oh my!

Mon, 29 Jan 2001 16:37:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - Friday night three friends and I ate at Uncle George's, a Greek restaurant in Astoria that I have been frequenting for several years.

The dips:

We had the combination of taramosalata, tzatziki, and skordalia dips, which we...

Onion soup, steak frites, and apple tart, oh my!

Sat, 23 Dec 2000 06:50:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - Les Halles is a French brasserie specializing in meat. They have a butcher counter in the front of the store where you can purchase the meat itself. This location is used to butcher and ship meat to their other locations (in Washington DC, Miami, and...

Incredible rotisserie chicken!

Tue, 19 Dec 2000 12:46:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - This is a review of the Flor de Mayo Location on 83rd and Amsterdam. Flor de Mayo is a good and inexpensive Chino Latino (Peruvian) restaurant.

Atmosphere: The restaurant is brightly lit, and packed with tables for 2 and 4. You have to...

Archived Web Services Reviews: Sugarqube Greetings: The BEST animated greeting site!

Sat, 16 Dec 2000 12:35:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - With the holidays rapidly approaching, I have been searching out and using various electronic greetings sites. I found an excellent animated greeting site at Sugarqube Greetings(www.sugar3.com).

Sugarqube has a variety of greetings, including...

I love Pongsri Thai's duck in ginger sauce!

Fri, 15 Dec 2000 12:50:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - Pongsri Thai is at 244 West 48th Street in the Theatre District. The phone # is 212 582-3392. They also have a location in the East Village and one in Chinatown, although I have never eaten at those locations.

The theatre district location is...

Green Field Churrascaria

Fri, 8 Dec 2000 06:42:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - Green Field Churrascaria is a rodizio-style restaurant in Corona Queens. Rodizio is the Brazilian style in which waiters bring you a variety of meats one at a time until you turn a little wooden trinket over from green (feed me) to red (I'm ready to pass...

The more free wine you drink, the better the food tastes.

Sun, 12 Nov 2000 10:55:06 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - Silk Road palace is a Chinese restaurant with a great concept: Give diners unlimited free white wine (and soda.) The more wine you drink, the better the food tastes. They refill the wine carafes while you eat.

I ate a late lunch yesterday at...

White Plains Meeting Write-off

Mon, 16 Oct 2000 22:22:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

Review Topic: Events

Yes, I was one of those who agreed to go to a White Plains Get together (on 10/14/00) and actually went! Yes, yes, people have reasons, emergencies, lives...

My Budget picks near The Empire State Building

Thu, 28 Sep 2000 10:48:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity -

There are a lot of budget places around the Empire State Building but many of them are either traditional fast food chains and/or not particularly good. Here are my choices within a few blocks (of 33rd and 5th Avenue.)

Maui Tacos...

Step away from my crispy fried pork!

Mon, 25 Sep 2000 21:32:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - This is a review of Gabriela's second location, Amsterdam Avenue and w75th Street. There isn't a place to review this location so I'm writing it here.

This restaurant is NOT Tex-Mex. It is authentic Regional (Guadalajara?) Mexican food. The...

I kept bursting out laughing while I read this book.

Fri, 15 Sep 2000 23:43:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - Hey KelAmandasmom, you requested this review, so this one is dedicated to you. I was raving about the book, so she asked if I could write a review about it. Here you go Kelly:

I couldn't help it! The people in the subway must think I'm...

Where good cows aspire to be: Burger Heaven

Fri, 11 Aug 2000 14:55:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - I have heard a lot of things about this chain. There are 4 Burger heaven locations in Midtown. All are on or near Madison Avenue. They say these places are dives (decor wise) but have great burgers.

Last night we went to the location on 49th...

Who knew Cajun/Italian would be this good? (Update 10/21/00)

Tue, 1 Aug 2000 10:11:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - Two Boots is a restaurant that combines Italian and Cajun influences. Both Italy and Louisiana are shaped like "boots", hence the name of the restaurant.

They have a good selection of pizza, appetizers, and entrees.

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Got Lactaid?

Wed, 26 Jul 2000 14:11:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - I have been lactose Intolerant for 10 years. I have a somewhat severe case of it, so eating dairy without Lactaid pills is a painful experience. I have tried many different products over the years, and this is one that I am happy with. At least they are...

Have you ever brunched with the Devil in the pale moonlight?

Sun, 23 Jul 2000 10:11:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - I had been planning on trying Old Devil moon for quite some time. The other day I was on Citysearch.com and read that Old Devil moon was in the running with 4 other restaurants for best brunch in NYC and decided that it was time to give this place a...

Pizza, Pasta, and Parillada: Queens Argentinian

Sun, 9 Jul 2000 21:27:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - La Cantina De Don Chicho is a tiny Argentinian Pizzeria/restaurant in Elmhurst, Queens. It is at 96-01 Corona Avenue, at Junction Blvd. It is in an area with other Argentinian stores including 2 other restaurants and a great Argentine Bakery...

Mexican food with Mauitude! (Mexican/Hawaiian)

Thu, 29 Jun 2000 21:03:17 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - Maui Tacos recently opened two locations in NYC! So now we have taco/tortilla shops that combine Mexican fast food with Hawaiian Spices.

A coworker of mine was tried the food and reported back that it was bland. That made no sense,...

This series is developing well. (This is NOT a spoiler.)

Thu, 22 Jun 2000 11:26:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - In this book, David Drake further develops the characters, adds traveling companions, and even adds some interesting monsters and adversaries. I enjoyed this book, as I have the two preceding installments.

Several of the main characters go on...

Fruit punch, anyone?

Tue, 20 Jun 2000 11:21:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - I've bought this wine several times because I have a family member who does not like the taste of the wines that the rest of the family drinks. Basically she is not a wine drinker, but would like to feel that she is drinking with us. She LOVES this...

This book was invaluable in Barcelona!

Sat, 10 Jun 2000 12:28:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - This book went with me everywhere in Barcelona! I had plenty of other travel guides, but some of them either didn't leave NYC or didn't leave the place I was staying in Barcelona, although I did use them outside of Barcelona.

Barcelona is a...

Knights, pirates, and jesters, oh my!

Fri, 9 Jun 2000 23:37:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JasonNYCity - Every year there is a FREE Medieval Fair at Fort Tryon Park in Northern Manhattan. It is a great event, and I try to attend whenever possible. This year’s event is on Sunday September 24 (2000) from Noon to 6pm.

There are a variety of events...