Is the old Luna Restaurant (seen as “Louie's” in the Godfather) still there? Is there a restaurant there? I heard the Coppola paid to remove the linoleum of the 1970s restaurant to uncover the original tile. (0 replies, last updated by NAtiveNewYorker September 14, 2006)

Hi all, I’m looking for an eat-in place that’s low-key – ie. something that doesn’t try to be more than a place that serves good food. Just want to try someplace that doesn’t try to sell ambiance - so... (3 replies, last updated by Finnegan February 16, 2007)

Looking to go out for Greek tonight with some friends in Astoria. How is the atmosphere at Philoxenia? I’m looking for something cozy where we can linger over mezze, maybe sit at wood tables; I’m not interested in... (0 replies, last updated by mindburrp February 11, 2005)

I used to eat there regularly before the original owners sold the place. Then, a couple to a few years ago, they sold the joint to some people who added all sorts of flourishes to the decor. Previously, the decor was just plain,... (1 reply, last updated by onocoffee September 22, 2008)

I personally feel the looks have comparability, yet do not look the same. comme ca is more up to date, while Mistral looks the same as it did for the past 20 years with the black and white linoleum floors, the bar, the white... (2 replies, last updated by carter July 15, 2008)

LINO-LAY-ICK acid, and its LINO as in Linoleum flooring... (3 replies, last updated by MakingSense February 8, 2007)

What happens when you throw a stick of dynamite into a French kitchen? Linoleum Blownapart (6 replies, last updated by Mary Niepokuj November 8, 2001)

including an imitation of slippery shrimp, beef with broccoli, kung pao chicken, etc. Linoleum tabletops, plastic water glasses. Still occasionally go for lunch, but while many dishes are a buck or so more expensive, I defintely... (4 replies, last updated by kure May 31, 2007)

.....plastic tablecloths and linoleum, verrrrry old and very dingy. The tempura was greasy and oil soaked, and the spicy tuna was neither spicy nor even remotely tuna-esque. Our bill for mother and child was 58 dollars without... (1 reply, last updated by troy April 15, 2005)

For a fast salad bar with alot of offerings, I like the little linoleum joint called Emerald, just north of Diversey on Clark. Alot of salad ingredients, a hot table, decent soups (not great), alot of middle-eastern sides... (2 replies, last updated by Chicago Mike February 7, 2004)

are you sure this is a cooking tool? looks like something i saw a repairman use to cut out a piece of damaged linoleum on my prents kitchen floor circa 1970ish. (5 replies, last updated by Stephanie Wong June 11, 2009)

. This is fancier than linoleum and formica surroundings. I found it attractive while very functional. The crowds flowed in and out because service was attentive and fast. I will return soon and explore beyond pho to try hu tieu... (1 reply, last updated by DezzerSF February 22, 2009)

Boca Chica on 1st ave is perfect for a date. Cozy and dim w/ candles on the table – as opposed to harsh florescent light bouncing off of linoleum floors. Last time I was there was about 6 months ago – the food was... (9 replies, last updated by Rmis32 February 22, 2009)

sandwich there, I thought it was a bit ungenerous; not a red flag, or anything, just something to think about). For a funky looking little dump (old chrome, linoleum, formica kinda hole in the wall) that serves cheap, solid food... (1 reply, last updated by rpk July 27, 2008)

Just got back from a long weekend in Michigan and we stopped for lunch in VanWert. We ate at a marvelous diner called Blalyeat’s which has been in business for 70 years. It’s a diner, probably unchanged since the 50s.... (2 replies, last updated by beauchapeau June 12, 2007)