Stopped into Plantain on a cold day and shockingly surprised at how good it was. Had suckling pig, ceviche, chicken curry and pork empanadas. Plantains, too, of course, and moros y christianos. The suckling pig was wonderful...

oh, glad to hear you went and found it interesting! it’s pretty overrun by the midtown after work crowd these days, but not so long ago, those weathered old men slurping borscht were more the norm. we used to joke that...

than you – at least you do it) - and then pay but leave a penny tip – do it every day for 7 days (unless she is not working) if she complains to the manager and says she does not want to wait on you then when the...

La Bonne Soupe, on 55th St., b/t 5th & 6th Avs. Link: http://www.labonnesoupe.com

Astro Coffee Shop on NW corner 55th and 6th. A first rank Greek coffee shop, the kind of place where the second day you get a nice smile and the third day you’re a regular. Highly recommended. Especially the home fries,...

missing.. any great delis, brazilian, indian, anything that I am missing? I never walk across broadway.. or really walk south of 44th now that I think about it....maybe there are some gems there I’m missing? Kwik Meal cart...

by one day. I’ll report back (though might not be for a while – I’m away next week.)

Right in Bryant Park there is 'wichcraft, good but a bit pricey and usually a bit of a wait. On 36th btw. 6th and B’way there is Macaron Cafe, which makes nice sandwiches on French baguettes and macaron cookies. On 45th btw....

in their ultra modern sofas for hours, and it is a much better deal than most K-town coffee house that served terrible drinks. My favorite post dinner dessert hang out joint. Haus 3826 W 6th St, Los Angeles - (213) 388-5311

't comment. But perhaps Hounds who have will chime in. Here are some kid-friendly options within walking distance of the Blakeley: La Bonne Soupe, on 55th St., b/t 5th & 6th Avs. (one block west of your hotel), is a sweet French...

Looking for a restaurant to accommodate our 5th/6th grade choir and adults (total 85 people) ... need convenient location between Phinney Ave. and the Mariner Stadium. Looking for kid friendly, inexpensive, casual. thx! Idaho Choir...

market and 5th) but keep in mind that the atmosphere between the Joes and the Norms is like Day and Night . I personally prefer chowing with the Joes , but hay , different strokes for different folks ... it’s all good ! -...

Looking for a nice place for lunch near West 4th Street and Ave of Americas. This is the only restaurant in that area that has extended their Rest. Week special lunches to Labor Day and I was wondering if anyone has been. Any...

Looking for real authentic, not touristy mainly dinner suggestions, although if you know any great lunch or pastry places please do pass them along. We will travel to Salzburg area for one possibly two days as well. It can be...

, at the The 1st 6th Annual National Grilled Cheese Invitational, which was held at Griffith Park this past Saturday. And why were people yelling and carousing? More on that later, but first, let’s start our tale with a...