Epinions Recent Reviews for gregbnyc

Budget Restaurants: Great Cheap Puerto Rican & Argentine Food!

Thu, 20 Jul 2000 09:49:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - Old San Juan is probably my favorite place to have lunch these days. It is a simple Puerto Rican (and Argentine)restaurant with low prices. The decor is straight forward and the waiters basically take your order and bring water when you ask for a...

Nova Scotia: The Best (Cheap)Place to Get Away From It All!

Thu, 13 Jul 2000 10:51:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - When I went to Nova Scotia, I decided to get as far away from civilization as possible. I guess that is a result of living in Manhattan. And, I think that I found a near perfect place to escape to.

The village of White Point is situated near...

A Sophisticated Find Near Central Park

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 11:51:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - Atlas is a rather small restaurant with a unique feel. If you sit near the front, you can peek across Central Park South and see some trees in Central Park. Further back in the restaurant the polished wood lends a sophisticated feeling to the place...

New York City: The Best Food Festival!!

Mon, 15 May 2000 12:37:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - My favorite weekend of the year is late in May when Ninth Avenue in Manhattan is closed to cars and the International Food Festival takes over.

This year (2000) , Ninth Avenue will be closed from 11am until 7pm on Saturday May 20th and...

New York City: New York's Best French Toast - very updated

Thu, 16 Mar 2000 01:36:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - I have searched Manhattan for the best French Toast for years. I have one favorite. Paris Commune makes a relatively traditional French Toast, using thick baguette slices. It is slightly crispy and chewy on the outside. The inside is rich and soft. You...

Now in Midtown - A Great Chinese Restaurant

Thu, 16 Mar 2000 00:16:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - Joe’s Shanghai is not just another Chinese restaurant. The newest branch at 24 West 56th Street (phone number (212) 333-3868)is a very nice addition to Midtown. You enter into a small bar area and are then taken upstairs to a relatively simple, but...

Budget Restaurants: Delicious Peruvian Food at Low Prices

Sat, 11 Mar 2000 15:57:55 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - Rinconcito Peruano is another one of the wonderful restaurants on Ninth Avenue in Manhattan that can instantly transport you to another corner of the globe. This place is inexpensive, simple and the food is delicious. Do not expect a tablecloth or...

New York City: Best Way to Get to the Airport in NYC

Wed, 8 Mar 2000 20:19:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - Often the best way to get to and from the airports in New York City is with a discount car service. This is especially true if you are going to JFK or Newark airports from Manhattan. The following are the car services that I recommend in order of...

New York City: Want Spices? Go here!

Tue, 7 Mar 2000 11:35:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - Kalustyan is not just another place to buy spices. Rather, this rather small store is an amazing source for all of your Indian and Middle Eastern cooking and eating needs. Their prices are reasonable, but not the best. However, the popularity of the...

Archived Hotels & Travel Reviews: Tourist Trap Restaurant - Read This Before You End Up Here

Thu, 2 Mar 2000 18:35:46 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - Café Europa is not a tourist trap like the Hard Rock Café or Planet Hollywood. It is not famous, but as far as I can tell way, way too many tourists eat here. So, I feel that it is my duty as a New York food junkie to try and keep as many people as...

New York City: Chelsea Market: Is This Food Heaven?

Thu, 2 Mar 2000 16:20:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - Chelsea Market is one of the most interesting food places in Manhattan. Located in an old Nabisco factory, this market has a funky industrial feel. I have heard that this is where the Oreo was invented. The market is not particularly large, as there...

Budget Restaurants: Great and Different Indian Restaurant

Mon, 28 Feb 2000 21:05:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - There are quite a few Indian restaurants on or near Lexington Avenue in the 20’s. My personal favorite is Madras Mahal. This Kosher (yes, a Kosher Indian restaurant), vegetarian restaurant offers a few wonderful dishes that are hard to find, as well as...

Great Barbecue, Great Place for a Beer (update)

Mon, 28 Feb 2000 16:06:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - Virgil's Real Barbecue is a big, fun restaurant near Times Square. You may have read in some of my epinions, that I am not a big fan of Times Square. This restaurant seems almost like a theme restaurant, except it is really good! I tried to eat here...

New York City: The Best Bookstore in New York City

Sat, 26 Feb 2000 18:54:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - Coliseum Books is the best general independent bookstore in Manhattan. The store occupies two floors on a corner of 57th Street and Broadway.

Much of my knowledge of this bookstore comes from when I used to work there. While Barnes &...

Central Park: Picture Perfect Place in Central Park

Sat, 26 Feb 2000 14:06:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc -

For those of you that are visiting Manhattan, and wish to go home with a few wonderful photographs, you should not miss Belvedere Castle in Central Park.

Sitting on a rocky outcrop, high above the Great Lawn, there is a picturesque...

Budget Restaurants: Manhattan's Best Pizza! (updated)

Wed, 23 Feb 2000 17:18:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - Okay, so pizza is the subject. I prefer thin crust pizza, so keep that in mind when reading my epinions. For years I regarded John's Pizza on Bleeker St. as Manhattan's best. The branch at 48 W. 64th St. is also good and cleaner, but incredibly loud...

New York City: The Best Greek Bakery!

Mon, 21 Feb 2000 01:47:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - There are a few great Greek bakeries in Queens. However, it is more difficult to find authentic, delicious Greek specialties in Manhattan. Poseidon Bakery is my favorite Greek Bakery in Manhattan.

Many people “discover” Poseidon Bakery at...

New York City: The World's Best Chocolate

Sat, 19 Feb 2000 02:44:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - The World’s Best Chocolate

I like chocolate. I really, really like chocolate. However, I think that Godiva is incredibly overrated. The original Godiva, made in Belgium, is pretty good. But, the American version is overly sweet and filled...

Budget Restaurants: Argentine Dive That is Sure to Please!

Sat, 19 Feb 2000 02:37:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - Mammalinda is a very basic Argentine restaurant on a side street. The chances are that you will never just happen to walk past this place. And, if you do ever go by, the baby blue neon lights outlining the sign may not draw you in. However, the three...

New York City: Dean & Deluca: You Have to See This Food Store!

Tue, 15 Feb 2000 15:04:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - The original Dean & Deluca, on Broadway at Prince Street, is one of the most inspirational food places in New York. This is the fancy food market that all fancy food markets want to be. But, I treat Dean & Deluca more as a museum than a place to...

A Great Fruit Beer From Texas

Sat, 12 Feb 2000 02:34:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - As I continue to find good American fruit beers, I decided to give Celis Raspberry a try. It has an inviting pinkish color. The aroma is extremely full of raspberries and flowers. In fact, one of my companions that hates beer, loved the smell of this...

Yummy Chinese Food

Sat, 12 Feb 2000 01:21:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - Mee Noodle Shop is simply better than other Chinese restaurants in midtown. The restaurant itself is crowded with very little in the way of decoration. Also, every time I eat there, I leave smelling as if they threw me in the wok. But, this is a great...

The Original Doppelbock Beer - Start Here!

Wed, 9 Feb 2000 22:14:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - This is one beer that you cannot truly enjoy without knowing its history. It was first brewed by monks in Munich in 1634. That makes this the granddaddy of all Doppelbocks! A hundred years later or so, after the brewery was bought, the brewer name the...

Dark, Complex and Fabulous!

Wed, 9 Feb 2000 11:51:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - You have to know that I truly enjoy dark beers. And, this beer is very, very dark. At first sight, it seemed to be totally black, but then I noticed a slight brownish tint to the beer. Those colors certainly captured my attention.

After...

Singing Waiters, Cheesy 50's Decor, Cheap Desserts-Why Not??

Tue, 8 Feb 2000 11:14:17 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author gregbnyc - Ellen's Stardust Diner is a fun place near Times Square. It is basically a place for tourists, but somehow it is enjoyable for all.

Given the proximity to the Broadway Theaters. This restaurant has been able to hire waiters and waitresses...