This place was absolutely AMAZING! It hit 5 stars on all aspects from the service to the food to…read morethe ambiance! I will definitely be patronizing again in the near future. A friend and I chose to experience the Restaurant Week lunch special since neither of us had been to this restaurant before. We sat at the bar and decided to go for the $19 lunch special they serve Monday - Friday instead. We had alot of staff servicing us. Even though we sat at the actual bar, we had a floor server attending to us as well as the bar staff. We even met the manager, Tiffany, as she introduced herself to us and made sure we were taken care of properly. The UWS location is huge. It is about 2/3rds of a North/South block with an enclosed patio built in the front of the restaurant. The bar is simply beautiful. It is half inside and half on the sidewalk also semi enclosed. I did not walk around the inside of the restaurant but I did see there were alot of mirrors and a darker interior. Bar was filled with liquor on the walls and gave it a modern day saloon feel. Very comfortable and inviting. We ordered drinks initially. They were carefully crafted and tasty on a hot summer day. I ordered the Waldorf Salad lunch special and my friend had the Spicy Chicken Sandwich. I must say the portions are large. They make sure you do not leave hungry! :) Both entrees came with soup and a second side. I had the biscuit and honey/maple butter. Oh my was it heavenly. My friend was super satisfied with her sandwich. It looked like a meal fit for a Queen! All of the food was seasoned well. While we were still enjoying our meal the bar changed from lunch to happy hour service. My friend decided to order the Margarita flight. It came with three flavored margaritas for a mere $12. I tried the Spicy Brine Margarita and it will now be the only drink I have for future visits. So delicious and flavorful. We were having such a great time as the bar filled with patrons and we spoke with our neighbors. At this time one of our servers brought us a complimentary pretzel. It was the star of the show from presentation to taste I would recommend anyone to try it. The bathrooms are unisex. By the time I needed to use it the restaurant was crowded and so it needed to be serviced. The stall I utilized had a strong urine smell and needed a proper cleaning. Management might consider placing air fresheners in each stall to at least give the illusion of cleanliness. This restaurant raised the bar for hospitality! The service was top notch as well as the food and atmosphere. If you have not tried this place I highly suggest that you do. It is a 100 out of 10 establishment for NYC! My gratitude goes out to all of the wait staff and bartenders that made our experience so wonderful.

I stumbled upon this gem during a Sunday stroll. I had only planned to stop in for a drink, but one…read morelook at the menu convinced me to order brunch; and I'm so glad I did. Brunch at Jacob's Pickles is a real treat. I ordered the coleslaw with pickles as a side, it was delicious. The breakfast platter was absolutely massive and overall good, a bit salty for me, and the biscuit was a bit soft. But the grits were delightful. I sat at the bar, so the service was fine, though not particularly memorable. What I loved most was the patio: it's partially open and partially enclosed, letting you enjoy plenty of natural light while staying cool in the air conditioning. It gives you the feeling of dining outdoors without the noise or wind from the street. The interior design is beautiful and adds so much to the experience. I definitely recommend checking this place out. I'll certainly be back to try more of the menu!

One of the best chicken caesar wraps I've ever had. Staff were ok and service was decent. The wrap…read morewas delicious and it's something that I crave from time to time. Will definitely be coming back soon.

Bobwhite serves up a bit of homestyle southern in the heart of East Village. Although I wouldn't…read morerecommend for a visitor of the city, I would highly recommend for a local looking for a Saturday/Sunday morning hangover spot. Delicious sweet tea with melt-in-your-mouth chicken biscuits highlight a casual atmosphere.

Imagine this scenario where you happen to watch a very wholesome video of porpor ordering a lap…read morecheong egg and cheese at this restaurant somewhere in New York. The launch of the sandwich came on May 2nd, I believe - out of reach for attendance for a guy sitting at home in Honolulu, Hawaii. Thankfully someone responded to my comment on one of their videos and confirmed the sandwich would be available for the entire month. Today was the day I snuck out of the conference I came to New York to attend and made my way to Little Kirin for lunch because who wants to eat boring conference-provided lunches anyway? Upon entering the restaurant, I saw that the "special" was to be ordered at the front in person rather than the menu near the entrance - which in turn, actually allows you to interact with the chef of this fantastic dish. Believe me when I say this sandwich was the perfect blend between my childhood and adulthood. You have the classic, quality lap cheong layered with a nicely fried egg and melted cheese - brought together between a ginger scallion sauced "soft bun" as porpor would say. For just $10, you get to experience what is a contemporary twist on the classics. My mouth was met with flavors in a combination that could be featured in a Hong Kong version of Ratatouille. I am thankful to have the opportunity to make the journey to Little Kirin from across the country. There are very few meals in my life that leave a lasting impact and I can only imagine I'll remember this day for years to come or at least until my next visit - armed with wet wipes, of course. Thank you for your collaboration and creation. Truly delicious.

So I had been wanting to try their pho sandwich for the longest time. My coworker made it happen…read moreduring one of her recent errands. The sandwhich was pretty good. Even better after we added some Sriracha. It was loaded and the meat was tender. When getting this of course I had to get their broth as a dip. I was not aware that I had to purchase that separately but I did anyway. The broth was unfortunately very disappointing. Despite being advertised for being a traditional, aromatic beef broth simmered for hours, it was missing a lot of depth and flavor. It was just salty. I would not get this again. Since I work around a couple vietnamese restaurants, I think I would just opt to purchase one of their broth as a dip next time. We also tried their loaded tots. It was amazing. Looks simple but honestly, it was just simply delish. It was just the right amount of sweet, savory and tangy. I would definitely get their sandwich and tots again but not often because $21+ for a sandwich meal is pretty hefty in my opinion... I'll do more once I win that lottery.

Definitely a hidden gem for the upper east side. It's perfect for a casual drink and apps with some…read moreclose friends. It's a little tight inside, but in a cozy good way. And what I love is that you can actually hear each other talking. A good tip my friend let me in on is that you can email the day of to try to get a reservation.

So, I am so pleased to discover the Best Lobster Mac! Not only did the dish impress me with the…read moreperfect textures, but flavor too. Freddy was everything wonderful. I felt like I could open-up in conversation with him and be myself. I felt right at home. Thanks. :)

I visited NYC this weekend for my friend's birthday and she made us reservations at Maison Pickle…read more I've been to Jacob's Pickle with her multiple times in the past, their sister restaurant, which was delicious, so I anticipated Maison Pickle to be just as good. It did not disappoint. Our waiter truly made the experience. She was so lovely, attentive, had great suggestions, and even offered to turn down the loud music as we were right under the speaker (and followed through!). It was very crowded and busy inside, but she made us feel like we were her only table. We started with the pull apart bread with honey butter. Unreal - soft, buttery, deliciousness. We also got the deviled eggs which were solid, filled to the brim. The mac and cheese had penne noodles, an incredible cheese sauce blend, and a crispy top. The french dips were both delicious - the onion just had deep flavor. The reuben dip had a delicious horseradish sauce, though i wish it had more sauerkraut and a more reuben-like feel. Steak frites were reportedly delicious, steak cooked to perfection. We ended the dinner with the oreo ice box pie and 24 layer chocolate cake. The oreo ice box pie is something to write home about. As a cookies and cream lover, this is one of my favorite renditions of it and I could have easily demolished the whole pie myself. Maison Pickle is such a fun restaurant, very reminiscent of Jacob's Pickles. Large portion sizes and a showy display, but also follows through in terms of taste. You know darn well I will be back for more. *Pull Apart Bread w Honey Butter *D'olived Eggs: evoo, chives, maldon salt *Mac and Cheese *Deluxe French Dip: beef sirloin, fried onions, horseradish aioli, caramelized onions, gruyère fondue *Reuben French Dip: beef sirloin, gruyère, sauerkraut, russian dressing, onion au jus *Steak Frites: pan seared ribeye, garlic butter *Oreo Ice Box Pie *24-Layer Chocolate Cake

Booked a Reservation for noon on a Thursday. While it wasn't empty it wasn't packed either…read more Restaurant was about 1/3 full which is a good thing since they open at 11 AM. I just knew the food was going to be good! The portions are big and the pull apart bread, tuna tartare and TIRAMUSU French toast was to die for! While the food was great the service was lacking. Our servers was nice but did not check on us nor did we get what we asked for for ex. Sauces, straws etc. It wasn't just my table it was ALL the tables. I'm not sure if the waiters had too much tables to cater too at once but the service was truly lacking. We even waited 40 mins for the check alone. I could understand if it was the weekend and it was packed but I feel like it was enough servers to provide adequate service. I will be back. Maison Pickle is worth a visit whether you are a native NYer or visiting!

Enjoyed a fabulous brunch at the Friend of a Farmer. Situated in the Gramercy this place is a total…read morehidden gem, we went around 11:15 am and easily nabbed a table inside on the second floor. The aesthetic is very farm to table with wicker accents and framed photos of farm animals. We ordered a ham Benedict and a Boomer Special. Both came out quick and tasted great! Like most breakfast spots, you'll definitely want to ask for hot sauce for an extra kick. The ham Benedict was placed on a cheddar biscuit which was divine. Overall would definitely try this place again and explore one of the menu's other offerings.

Cute atmosphere, friendly service, and comforting food! My friend and I enjoyed sitting at the bar…read morefor our meal and chatting with the wonderful bartender, Charles, who helped make the evening even more special. The Spritz Flight (happy hour only) is definitely something worth trying - haven't seen one of those before! To eat, we tried the Country Tart (yummy but on the sweeter side), Summer Tomatoes (basically just a tomato salad - good but nothing special), and the main event, the Vegan Pot Pie, which was so flavorful and I am very thankful that they offer a vegan pot pie option! Don't skip dessert: the Cookie Skillet and Flourless Chocolate Cake are must orders.

Another repeat takeout order from Three Roosters, this time for their poached chicken and grilled…read morechicken plates, both with ginger rice. Delicious and hits the spot when you're in the mood for SE Asian style chicken over rice. For both plates, the meat is cooked tenderly and the poached version $16.95 definitely needs the sauce to add flavor, and both sauces are still bomb, I would buy them to use as a marinade or dipping sauce if they bottled these. The roasted chicken $16.95 is good on its own but amazing with the sauce. Sour, savory, a tad spicy, it adds that next level punch. The side salad was fresh. If I had one comment it's been that been portion sizes seem to be a little smaller in my recent orders than a few years ago, maybe it just happens to be the orders I got though also maybe due to shrinkflation. They continue to be one of my go-to take out options in the area and I'll be back!

Services were great and the food was good! I wish the portion is a bit bigger tho because it was a…read morebit smaller for the price. The grilled chicken was definitely one of my favorite along with the crispy fried chicken!

On 8/11 had a taste for farm-to-table and wanted to try a restaurant I had not patronized. So,…read moredecided on Friend of a Farmer. The restaurant's host/hostess area is at the entrance when you walk in. Tiny yet non-problematic. Bar, indoor and outdoor seating are available. On this lovely sunny late afternoon I opted for outdoor seating. Outdoor sidewalk patio seating is much better than other restaurants. It is clear that a lot of thought was put into making this as comfortable as inside. I had a perfect view of staff outside making a few signature drinks. One was a tomato martini however I opted for a mocktail blueberry lavender drink which was scrumptious & refreshing. For dinner, the watermelon caprese and vegan pot pies were fresh, tasty and packed with flavor. I could eat this for days on end and not get bored! Can't wait to return. Maybe for breakfast the next time.

Food was good, wish the pumpkin pancakes had more pumpkin, but they were moist pancakes. The sodas…read morewere a bit on the sweet side but delicious. Service was attentive and quick for the most part.