Had a wonderful birthday celebration at Freddy's! The food was excellent and Kathy took such good…read morecare of us. She is a sweetheart.

Dirty tables, inattentive staff. Servers walking around drinking and eating while guest are not…read moreeven asked if another drink is needed or offered food. Another restaurant at this location not long for this world

I recently stopped by Rotisserie in Plainfield, and it did not disappoint…read more Brandon took our order and made the whole experience even better. He knew the menu inside and out, gave great recommendations, and pointed us toward the Pink Beans. Absolutely delicious. Honestly, I could eat those by themselves and be happy. We ordered the 1/2 rack of charred ribs and a Cuban from the Combos menu, with yellow rice and peas, pink beans, and black beans on the side. Every bite was flavorful and satisfying. The ribs were falling off the bone, tender, savory, and seasoned flawlessly. The Cuban was also solid, and the sides pulled everything together perfectly. The food and service were fantastic, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality and portions. Only thing missing? Mac and cheese and cornbread. If they added those, I'd probably be there right now. I'd definitely go back, and I'd absolutely recommend it. If you stop by, ask for Brandon and tell him this review brought you in for lunch. Then let me know what you ordered and what you thought. Enjoy.

The menu is appealing, and the food is consistently very good. They don't take phone orders, so…read moreyou have to order through their app and pay in advance by credit card, or order in person on the self-serve kiosks when you arrive. The problem is that this place has become so popular that they are overwhelmed at dinner time. You could be waiting up to an hour for your food after ordering, and sometimes they run out of items, like their signature chicken, and the app does not indicate that in real time. So you could order something, but when you arrive to pick it up, they don't have it. If you are willing to deal with that, by all means come here. I've liked everything I've tried so far--the rotisserie chicken, roasted pork, red beans, black beans, street corn salad, gandule rice, cole slaw, and the sauces, nearly all of which are pretty spicy. I will return, but now only during off-peak meal times.

My parents tried and ate several times and suggested I try this out with them. It might not seem…read morelike much on 209, but it's one of the best food spots I've tried this year. The name doesn't give away what kind of food you'll find, but it's a diner-style American eatery with a bar tucked away on the side and back of the place. My parents said the establishment was called Cherries, but it's been revamped and renamed. The inside is more spacious than you'd expect from the exterior. The staff was friendly and attentive to what we needed. We didn't have to wait long for our food, and it was great. There are plenty of options and specials that are reasonable price. If you check before you sit down, you might find a dessert special at the bakery bar when you walk in, offering a half-off dessert to go with your dinner or to take home. I highly recommend this place, just like my parents did! I can't wait to eat here again.

I haven't been to this restaurant for nine years…read more Tonight, my friend and I reunited after 20 years. This place has gone through three different owners. I also met new friends the staff, adding another story to this place--and to my own journey.

I knew this place was gonna be good when I saw four older men smoking cigarettes out front and…read moreanother man hastily bump into us as we walked. No frills, budget friendly, and delicious. Decided to give Grand Jade a shot when I saw they had a takeout counter. There is a dim sum section, a roasted meats section, and hot entree section. Well organized setup that was very efficient. No waiting for an order. No arriving late to cold food. Excellent takeout experience. We had a bunch of dim sum including a variety of dumplings, buns, and sautéed ribs. On par with all the other dim sum halls that we've been to (e.g. Asian Jewels, Park Asia, East Harbor). We also order several entrees. We had the eggplant, string beans, fried shrimp, squid. Veggies served in a dark, sweet Cantonese style sauce. Shrimp came out fresh with head on. Super juicy and crispy. Shrimp were probably my favorite item. The milk buns and ube sesame balls for dessert were a hit. Meal for four came out to under $100. Grand Jade will likely be our go to for takeout dim sum.

Given that the dim sum was in steamers prior to being served I would have expected everything to be…read morepiping hot but it wasn't. Not that I would eat it piping hot but it wouldn't have hurt the flavor or the presentation. I wasn't really impressed with any of the dishes I ordered. The Mai Lai Go - Steamed Sponge Cake was not your typical soft and fluffy, but tasted crusty and stale. Oddly enough it also had a lemon flavor which is not the norm. The fried spring roll which is always a favorite was bland. The short ribs were chewy but had some flavor. The shumai was ok but lukewarm in temperature. The Sticky Rice and Egg Yolk bun was the best of what I had. The service was good, but half the dining room was dark when I entered which was very odd. Overall not very impressive.

We have made the trek over an hour, 4 times now- fully intending to support more pop-up events…read more Each time, Angelo and his team deliver authentic Italian goods. If it matters, the dude's an underground metalhead. His Porchetta is the best I have had thus far in the country. Juicy, flavourful, crunchy, herby, fatty- everything it ought to be. To boot, it is cooked in a wood fired oven. Speaking of which- the olives- the wood-fired olives. What an absolute delight- briny & smokey. Make a caponata with them immediately. Let it sit a day. When he makes the cotoletta - order a dozen. As a NYer, these are some of the best I have had the pleasure of consuming- thin, herby, salty, moist- perfetto! Prison Food. If you are unaware- I am eternally sorry for you. It is a multi-generational prize. Sausage. Peas. Simple equates to brilliance. There are also always unique grocery items in the shop- Angelo normally has a personal stpry for each- be it a family member or friend who makes said item. Cheeses. Taralli- especially the Grano Arso. Sicilian Capers. Loads of curated Olive Oils for differing culinary experiences. He works with phenomenal bread and pastry bakeries. This would have fit in back in the day of Dyker Heights or olde Williamsburg. There are always samples. Ask questions- this place deserves so much more positive attention. It is a tiny spot with an immense amount of pride and heart. Pre-order. Add in when you get there. Keep this place going!!!! Well done, my friend. Grazie!

Let's talk about heaven…read more... This is it. If the owner ever opens a sit down restaurant I want a standing reservation for the rest of my life. From the pizza to the fresh mozzarella to the cook at home porchetta there has never been a miss and I am a critical foodie...but my god...everything is delicious. We picked up a porchetta for the holiday and a hush fell over the table...every bite was succulent and cooked to perfection which was lovely because my husband took point and was able to easily handle it from the instructions. Now the bad. (Entirely unserious) Oh. The bad is that the young man at the counter didn't physically twist my arm to get 2 orders of EVERYTHING. The Cacio e Pepe fritters are life changing I would eat a bowl the size of my head and then a dozen of these fried bites of heaven. HEAVEN. He was too nice he should have told us to buy more We love the ability to grab the nectars and imported beverages by the single or 4 back, the garlic bread is absurd, the mozzarella sticks are soooooo creamy dreamy and the meatballs? Don't tell my mom...the reigning champ has been dethroned by Angelo, the angel we all needed because this man can COOOOOOK.

Hot, fresh and delicious! We had the spring rolls, Wonder pho and lemongrass chicken pho. Large…read moreportions with plenty of meat. Fast service on a Wednesday afternoon.

Had high hopes. The smell of pho broth outside the establishment brought us back for dinner. We did…read moretake out and when I walked in to pick up it smelled authentic with a chic look. Here's where everything went south: The service was quick. My order was ready. The bag was nice. I had second thoughts walking out immediately. Maybe I didn't appreciate it because after all it was Princeton. The banh mi was small. The banh mi was weak. The pickled carrots and radish were just not pickled enough. And WHO THE PHUCK rolls lettuce in their Banh Mi?!?!? did The Bo Kho sauce left a lot to be desired. The shaking beef was less than shaking. The broken rice was definitely not broken. They don't advertised as much but for a Viet plate. It was expected. And for $20 all you get was beef and rice. Nothing else. Not even garnish. Whatever. My bottom line is...if you're white with limited tastebuds. You'll love this place. If you're Asian and looking for Viet...this isn't it.

Just wandered in and this hit the spot!! So delicious and not heavy/too filling. We tried the lace…read morefried beef dumplings and the steamed chicken and corn dumplings. Just fantastic and quick!

The first time I had Dumpling Xi was in Barcelona, and I've been thinking about it ever since. So…read morewhen I found out there was a location in New York, I obviously had to relive the moment! The menus are noticeably different. The Barcelona location offers a wider variety, which I was hoping to see here as well. I ordered the boiled shrimp, fish roe, and pork dumplings. They were good and still very juicy, but they didn't quite match the flavor I remember from Barcelona. I also tried the spicy chicken leg combo. It was decent. The chicken was braised and tender, but overall a bit lacking in flavor. Service was great. The staff were friendly and efficient. That said, the overall experience didn't live up to what I had in Barcelona, which was a little disappointing. :(

Lunch at Ole Craft Kitchen was a really good experience and definitely worth checking out. We…read morestarted with the pork belly and shishito peppers as appetizers, and both were excellent. For drinks, we had the passion fruit cocktail and a mango margarita. The bartender did a great job because both were well made and definitely packed a kick! For entrees, we had the braised short rib and the braised half chicken. Both dishes were filling and full of flavor. The food itself was really good, but the music and atmosphere may have been even better. The vibe felt fun and energetic, and I can only imagine this place really comes alive at night. Looking forward to coming back and experiencing that. Only deducted a star because it wasn't really packed, but took a while to get our food. It could have just been today. Definitely recommend! .

Tried this place for the first time. Love the ambience and environment. However, drinks are watered…read moredown, service is slow and the food was not great. Small portions and there's a lot of differences in the food you think you order. Chicken, beef, goat .. all of it tastes different. Prices are a bit high for what you're eating. I don't think I'll be back- sorry. ------------- So it turned much worse. Food poisoning. I'm so upset. I will never be back here or recommend.

Delicious food with robust wine selection. Steak frites was spot on and service was friendly,…read moreattentive and helpful. Cool atmosphere with moderate noise level.

We were excited to learn that there was a new French restaurant that didn't require traveling to…read morethe city. I wish I could say I was excited after dining there for the first time but I have to say I was left somewhat disappointed. I can overlook most things, but when dining out i go for the food. And the food was just OK. We started out with cocktails. Two of us ordered from the unique signature cocktail menu and one of us just decided to have their usual Kir Royale. Of these three drinks, the Kir Royale was the best. Neither of the others thought that their drink was so great that they would order it again. A young man showed up at our table with three small dishes, asking, "Are you familiar with amuse bouche"? Yes I am. I don't need an 18 or year old to try to make me feel like he knows more than I do. It was condescending at best and just pretentious. He explained it was compressed cantaloupe with a mint oil and a touch of salt. If I had closed my eyes, I never in a million years would have tasted anything except a little bit of salt and a little bit of water. It was flavorless. For appetizers, we shared the snails, the rabbit poutine, and the foie gras. Both the snails and the poutine came with a sauce, and the servers almost insisted on pouring the sauce over the appetizer. One of us opted to stop the server because why would you bring it on the side and then not let me elect how I want it on there. That just did not make sense. There's no theater here you're just pouring. The snails were served in a vol-au-vent and were kind of lost in the too tall puff pastry. Both the snails and the poutine were lacking some serious flavor. The best bite of the appetizers was the piece of foie gras which was served on a comparatively mammoth-sized sleepy zucchini bread and with pickled local strawberries. I didn't care for the combination and for the price, the two bite piece of foie gras was not worth it. (understand you can drive 3 miles to a restaurant that puts more of it on a burger for that equivalent price.-plus you get an 8 oz burger). The pickled strawberry did not work either. We also order the "bread service." I don't like paying for bread but was intrigued by the bone marrow butter upsell. For $20 you get 5 slices of bread, some salted butter, and at most a tablespoon of bone marrow butter. Skip it. Not worth it. For entrées, we ordered the salmon and the duck for two. The salmon was supposed to be seared, but the presentation side looked more like it had been steamed or poached. Perhaps they seared the skin side, but this particular diner did not like salmon skin, so that was lost on it. The diner did not like couscous, which was the side that came with this dish so they asked for the pomme puree as a substitute. The potato purée was also lacking seasoning and of course we got charged $8 for the substitution even though this potato purée is a side for other entrées. The server who took our order recommended the duck. I'm a big fan of duck so our other dining partner indulged me and shared this entrée with me. The duck came with two breasts, two confit legs, baby carrots, cooked in duck fat and a frisée salad. This was probably enough for three people because we took home 1/4 of a duck breast, a whole leg and plenty of carrots. The duck breast was well rendered of the fat, and the skin was crispy. I like a medium rare duck breast but the underside was very rare as if it was never flipped in the pan. The leg was delicious (probably tossed in the deep fryer before serving to crisp the skin) but the carrots were heavy with fat. Very little frisée was served (almost as a garnish ) and it really needed more of it that acid from the dressing to lighten things up. Again the server tried to pour the sauce that came with it over the breast without asking if I wanted it first. I stopped them because I know how much I want and I know where I want it. I don't need you to do that for me. One cocktail, one appetizer and one entree per person was $100 per person on average. No tax in DE Service here is amateurish with training. I have already cited a few things. The waitress who took our order poured water for each of us spilling a significant amount when pouring one glass, said I'm sorry I misjudged. Bad depth perception, she said and continued on with her opening spiel which we got to hear in almost the exact same fashion as she greeted other tables. No offering to change the tablecloth of its two foot diameter circle of wetness. She just kept it moving. We came dressed business casual. We were the best dressed there. Lots of shorts and casual wear. This is not a fancy place. People appear to come as they are. I just did not get that I want to come back here feeling. Service was not great. Food was just ok and not ok for the price. Atmosphere is more American bar than French bistro. I am not super charged to go back.

Cody's in Nazareth -- 10/10! I have to give a HUGE shoutout…read moreto a local, family-owned place that has completely changed my mind about cheesesteaks: Cody's in Nazareth! I'm originally from Michigan and moved to the area about 6 years ago. When I first got here, everyone talked about how amazing the cheesesteaks were. I tried them... and honestly, I just didn't get the hype. They were good, but nothing that made me think, "I can't wait to have that again." Then I had Cody's. And everything changed. Their cheesesteaks are HUGE. My husband and I usually split one because it's so big. We always get the OG Steak, and if we have someone joining us for dinner, we'll get a chicken one too so everyone can share. The bread is phenomenal. And the way everything is mixed together means you get cheese, onions, and perfectly cooked beef in EVERY bite. I honestly can't even put into words how good it is. And here's how I know it's really that good... Yesterday I got a cheesesteak for lunch and, for once, my husband didn't split it with me So I had half left over. Today I heated up the other half for lunch and OMG. It was STILL SO GOOD. Even reheated, it was absolutely delicious. And don't even get me started on the Asiago Ranch Fries. They are SOOOO good! Everything I've had from Cody's has been delicious, and I love that it's a local family-owned business. You can walk in and order, or order online. I usually order online for dinner, and it's always ready when I get there to pick it up. Yesterday I just walked in and ordered, and it didn't take long at all. So if you're local and haven't tried Cody's yet -- GO! And if you have tried them, you already know. 10/10 -- hands down my favorite cheesesteak in the area! Cody's, you officially converted this Michigan girl into a cheesesteak lover.

We're from the Philly area originally and were driving through and were looking for true Philly…read morecheesesteaks that rival the best places in Philly. This place nailed it and more! They ship their rolls in from Philly every morning! The beef was tender, perfectly prepared. Don't sleep on the pork and broccoli rabe sandwich, either. You could tell the ingredients were high quality, prepared with expert precision. For dessert, be sure to get a banana dulce de leche chocolate chip cookie! Amazing! Besides the incredible food, their hospitality was second to none. They were so kind and welcoming to our family and patient with our four crazy kids. You can tell Chef Cody is a positive light and passionate about not only his craft, but also the people he serves. They'll be a regular stop for us on the way to visit family in the future and we recommend you stop by as well!