Epinions Recent Reviews for garypai

Tabla - Another NYC Hit with an Indian Culinary Flare

Sun, 24 Sep 2000 20:59:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - As if owning and operating New York’s two most popular restaurants were not enough pressure (Union Square Café and Gramercy Tavern), restaurateur Danny Meyer has once again risen to the occasion in establishing his third, and perhaps most daring culinary...

If you are going to torture your kids, torture them right.

Sat, 16 Sep 2000 03:35:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - Growing up in an Asian household, I was forced to live a very stereotypical Chinese childhood. Not only was I forced to learn multiplication before my American classmates did and go to Chinese school on Saturday while my favorite cartoons were on TV, my...

Mesa Grill: Simultaneously innovative and disappointing

Tue, 8 Aug 2000 01:12:43 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - Perhaps I had read too many rave reviews in my favorite publications such as The New York Times and the 2000 ZagatSurvey of New York City Restaurants. Perhaps I had watched my recording of Iron Chef in New York one too many times...

A Chain Restaurant with class and quality

Sun, 4 Jun 2000 23:32:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - This review is part of the Ruth's Chris across the U.S. dine-off starring: conradd, forkids, halfsweet, pogomom, randi_holladay, tanster, and of course, me.

Ruth's Chris Steak House in New York faces some huge challenges that most...

Citibank: An excellent bank despite numerous fees

Sat, 20 May 2000 18:49:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - Unfortunately, Citibank and I recently parted ways. It was an amicable relationship while I was their customer, and an equally amicable breakup. Though I am currently a satisfied Chase customer, there are many aspects of the Citibank banking experience...

Serendipity 3: Great desserts and pretty good dinner too

Sun, 14 May 2000 16:44:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - ser·en·dip·i·ty (ser' uhn-dip' uh-tee) - The art of finding the pleasantly unexpected by chance or sagacity. Menu, Serendipity 3.

Over the years since its founding in 1945, the namesake of this restaurant has since lost touch...

A haven for yuppies with good food

Wed, 10 May 2000 22:55:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - For one night in my life, I felt like I was one of the "beautiful people." Asia de Cuba, located on Madison Ave. between 37th and 38th St., catered to every type of indulgence I enjoy as a New York City yuppie - dressing in my chicest clothes,...

If only a Monsoon would blow it over

Tue, 18 Apr 2000 01:02:52 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - Located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Monsoon is located in a very restaurant-heavy region. Faced with intense competition, not only from the other Asian-specialty restaurants, but from just about any place offering food around here, you would...

Delicious Thai food for the cheap business lunch

Fri, 7 Apr 2000 00:17:12 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - I am extremely upset that it took me six months of working in Chelsea, New York to discover this place. The reason is that I had been wasting money on bad delis, mediocre sit-downs, overpriced sushi bars, and unhealthy fast food joints. However, during...

Tick, tick, tick, tick...

Mon, 27 Mar 2000 17:22:58 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - When Boom opened up in 1996, it was a SoHo nightspot for the chic and trendy. Standby for the RSVP lists was nearly impossible as hordes of New York yuppies tried to be associated with this hotspot that boasted a continental eclectic menu. Four years...

So much fun, I wet myself

Tue, 21 Mar 2000 23:04:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - De La Guarda translates to "Of the Guardian Angels." With all of the high-flying antics performed in their show, "Villa Villa" the name of the show seems quite appropriate. Located in Union Square, Manhattan, this show is...

A night of great fun, great service, and lousy food

Sat, 11 Mar 2000 17:36:15 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - Located on 1st Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets in Mahattan's East Village, the exterior of Lucky Cheng's is modeled after the campiest stereotypes of Chinese architecture. In a neighborhood where the edifices are relatively non-distinctive, Lucky...

Bold decor, bold waiters, not so bold steak

Thu, 17 Feb 2000 01:58:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - From the crowdedness of the restaurant, to the brusqueness of the waiters, Palm is the epitome of the old school New York steakhouse. The exterior of this famous New York restaurant is reminiscent of an Irish bar. The interior decor conveys the same...

Fine Americana cuisine in SoHo

Sat, 12 Feb 2000 20:36:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - Walking down Prince Street in SoHo, it is difficult not to notice a large yellow flag bearing the three-letter name Zoe overhanging the doors of this popular restaurant. Walking by, the typical reaction is to peer through the tall wood-framed windows of...

Fine Chinese dining for generous business accounts

Wed, 9 Feb 2000 00:14:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - Inconspicuously situated on the corner of 51st St and Lexington Ave is a very elegant Chinese restaurant called Mr. K's. The plain exterior of the building covers up the Asian, yet modern decor of the interior. The prominent Chinese props that decorate...

A more expensive version of TGIF

Thu, 3 Feb 2000 03:41:27 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - On Greene Street, between Prince and Spring St., is a pretty popular restaurant known as SoHo Kitchen & Bar (SKB). Upon entering, you will immediately be impressed by their enormous bar, which lies in the middle of this expansive restaurant. This...

Broadway artistry at its best

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 02:22:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - From the opening number of this show, Circle of Life, you realize that this show is going to be a truly special Broadway experience. Anyone who has seen the Disney movie will not be surprised by any new twists in this show's plot. However, the...

Nick's Pizza: The best kept secret in Queens

Thu, 27 Jan 2000 17:15:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - It is quite unexpected that Zagat's number two rated pizza restaurant would be located in Queens. However, just a few blocks from the E, F, G, R stops at 71st Ave/Continental Ave, is Nick's Pizza, whose pizza does indeed live up to the acclaim given in...

Be sure to order the right dish

Thu, 27 Jan 2000 02:14:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - Wouldn't you expect that at $65/head, you would taste one of the most memorable meals of your life? This was certainly not the case at Sparks Steakhouse.

I was very surprised when we were able to make a same-day reservation for 10 people for...

Great food, but prepare to pay

Wed, 26 Jan 2000 01:16:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - The Blue Water Grill is conveniently located on the corner of 16th St. and Union Square West. The exterior of this restaurant is fairly inconspicuous, so it is possible to walk right past it and not know it, even if you are looking for it. Once you...

Monster.com: Welcome to the Future of Job Seeking

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 13:50:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - The strong marketing and brand image of Monster has made it the leading job board on the Internet. Originally known as the Monster Board, this popular job site is simply known by Monster. And because this site is so popular and so well-branded among...

Job Trak: Convenient for college students

Tue, 11 Jan 2000 00:58:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - JobTrak is convenient for college students ONLY if your college career center decides to partner. The reason for this is because companies are required to post their job openings via JobTrak if they want to recruit on a participating campus. This gives...

Great for kids

Thu, 9 Dec 1999 03:38:12 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - Apparently, I was a little late in arriving at this conclusion, as the theatre was half-filled with children when I went to watch this show. Not that I mind kids, but I attend Broadway shows with the intention of listening to powerful, melodic voices,...

You either find it shagadelic or not

Thu, 9 Dec 1999 00:27:30 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - There is really no middle ground when talking about the Austin Powers series. You either like it, or you don't. The first, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, was a suprising hit, particularly among the twenty-something viewers who would often...

Creative, different, and fun

Tue, 7 Dec 1999 03:01:24 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garypai - In a tiny theatre on Lafayette Street in Manhattan lies perhaps one of the most intriguing and unique shows on or off Broadway. The Astor Place theatre houses the infamous Blue Man Group, an enthralling performance consisting of 3 onstage performers and...