on at the Chip Shop. But, more often: I find it’s worth the walk to head south on Court or Smith to a few real food districts. Taku, Bar Tabac, Apartment 138, Joya ... all places I have enjoyed. Also, there’s a little...

In Park Slope- I think the best options are Franny’s or Al di La. Not as hip as Williamsburg (the ones you listed are some of my favorite too), but the food and atmosphere are great. I like Sidecar for their drinks and...

less authentic thai places like Planet Thailand and Joya have choices available for the vegetarian. But every time I sink my teethe into the overly sweet Joya cocunut curry etc I just for a second think how much better, more...

Blvd & Sonoma), Tacos Guadalajara (Sonoma Blvd & Ohio) and Taqueria Joya (actually, a trailer) in the parking lot of the 1 Mile House, 1120 Broadway. Many like the Tacos Jalisco truck (Broadway & Texas St) but I didn’t find...

Sushi Star is your typical AYCE sushi place. If you order a la carte, the sushi is made fresh, but good luck on catching the waitress' eye as they can usually be found sitting at a table talking amongst themselves...Nothing to...

There is one on Ventura Blvd near Dixie Canyon in Sherman Oaks. I’ve never been there, it’s called La Fondue Bourguignonne La Fondue Bourguignonne French Restaurant & Bar (310) 208-8542 13359 Ventura Blvd Sherman Oaks, CA...

, but the food can leave a bit to be desired. Here are my votes: If you want to go to the Smith Street area, Joya is VERY cool and has great and inexpensive Thai food. Sur is cool and has good steak, and Pepe Viola is cute and has...

(ahem) Joya Nyonya Henry’s End Smith St. Kitchen La Bouillabiasse Al Di La (hot damn!) Thai Cafe Whadday think?

in Woodside, Bann Thai-6912 Austin St, Flushing, Simply Thai (on Queens Blvd off Union Tpke.) Penang Joya-Brooklyn Mexican: Casa de Elian, La Flor in Woodside or Viko’s Cafe in Corona Cabana (Latin), 10710 70th Rd, FLushing,...

(a few doors down from RH on 7th b/t 10th & 11th) has superior Wonton Soup, fried wontons, Fried rice, Lo Mein, and other items. They also have a sushi menu (both eat-in-AYCE and al la carte) which I enjoy. For Thai, I think Thai...

burger, fun prime rib special on saturdays). Tabac has a great brunch. La Rosa has REALLY good pizza. No good Chinese or Indian, unfortuantely. And the biggest surprise. Cousins sports bar makes the best burger in the...

-glace. There was a choice at this point re: the pairing so I suggested she get the La Joya, Gran Reserve 2005 Merlot from Chile. She thought the steak was extremely well prepared, with great flavor, the duck so so, but the...

it’s interesting that smith street suffers during the week but 5th ave. in park slope really holds it’s own most nights. i was at al di la on monday evening and it was packed.

di la or Applewood or iCi or . . . whoever else would be sourcing fresh delicious soft shell crabs? http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2009/04/a-beginners-guide-to-soft-shell-crab-season.html THX!

It’s usually parked on the corner of 8th Ave and 14th late night. Either in front of Associated or next to Nickel. If you think La Esquina is good, wait til you try the carne asada here!