The apps Tuna tartar was a bomb. But my Shawarma Royale,…read morewhich is a mix of lamb, chicken, and filet mignon was pretty good. Overall was pretty good, but nothing really special or memorable from this place.

My friends and I went to Mémé Mediterranean for dinner, and the service completely ruined the…read moreexperience. While we were eating our appetizers, I started feeling extremely cold. My hands were freezing, and I realized it was because the restaurant door had been left open on a very cold day. Our table was right next to the entrance, so my friend got up and gently closed the door. Right after that, two staff members rushed over to our table and started blaming us for closing it. They said we should have asked first and acted as though we had caused some major problem with the door stopper. It was such an overblown and hostile reaction that all of us were genuinely shocked. What made it worse was that they kept coming back to our table to lecture us about it, then stood there trying to fix the door right next to us while we were eating. It was distracting, tense, and a complete mood killer. Instead of making us feel welcome, they went out of their way to make us feel like we had done something wrong, when all we did was react to being physically uncomfortable in their restaurant. My friend was kind enough to apologize and explain that we were cold and did not know there was an issue. Even then, the waitress responded in a very condescending tone and kept insisting that we needed to "communicate." That would be fair if customers had been told not to touch the door in the first place, but we were not. If the door is so fragile or has some special issue, put up a sign or tell customers. Do not leave people freezing and then scold them for closing it. The food was not the point by the end of the night. The hostile, arrogant attitude from staff completely overshadowed everything. We spent time and money there to enjoy dinner, not to be talked down to over a door. Customers deserve much better service than this.

Miznon is one of those rare spots where the food and the vibe hit just right. I came in hungry and…read moreleft completely obsessed--especially with the ribeye pita. It's everything you want in a handheld meal: juicy, flavorful, perfectly seasoned meat wrapped in pillowy-soft pita with just the right amount of crunch and sauce. Honestly, it's crave-worthy. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, even during a busy lunch rush. They made the whole experience feel personal and fun, like you were being taken care of by friends who just happen to make amazing food. If you're anywhere near Chelsea Market, do yourself a favor and stop by. Your taste buds will thank you.

Inside Chelsea Market, this little joint is cozy and serves cocktails. It's a perfect hideaway if…read moreyou want a casual bite and chat with a friend. Their service is friendly and helpful. The meal was delicious and perfect to pair with a drink. The seating is not the most comfortable but it's definitely good enough for an hour.

There were printed out Anniversary cards on the table for me and my gf which was very sweet! The…read morevibes here are always immaculate. Recommend getting a reservation around 6:30-7:00 if you can, that way you can watch the restaurant transition it's atmosphere. The food here is always a hit! This time around we got the aubergine, prawns, pomme puree, petite filet, and branzino - it was all delicious! Forgot how good the drinks here are too! We got the garden brine, fig & honey, and dirty money - all great, but the dirty money is legitimately one of the best cocktails I've ever had. Lastly, our experience was made by our waiter, Ryan - one of the best I've ever had at any restaurant! He was very knowledgeable and helpful, and had such a great personality! Great restaurant and staff, always recommending Meduza to my friends!

It's interesting that Meduza feels more Tulum than Mediterranea, then again, Tulum is sort of just…read morea chic facade over an underlying eery energy.. I mean, spot on Tulum vibes otherwise; I loved it, place is cool af, I love the girl walking around playing the violin with the DJ over the top, but the DJ is WAY WAY too loud. You absolutely cannot hear the person dining across from you. Not only that, but the four tables they have near the door is an absolutely absurd decision in a freezing New York to not have heat over the top like they do in every other area of the restaurant. Getting a $400 meal and being ice cold, screaming to talk, is a total disappointment of what's otherwise an amazing place, I knew I'd love. The locations sick, the buildings sick, the vibes sick! The foods so on point and service was great. Most everything we had was bit over-salted but still somehow forgivable and exceptional, not so much that I'd complain and have to send it back or anything. I ordered like I hadn't eaten in two days, and come to think of it, I hadn't. Straight off the bat was the hummus and dolmas, I would have done the carpaccio or even caviar but it wasn't the night for adventure and going broke. Then again, the price of the amazing rib eye top cap was excessive to say the least. Yes it's an amazing cut of meat and the execution is just so amazing with the perfect wine reduction... my god, heavenly crispy "skin-like" shell surrounding a perfffffectly red, tender, juicy and succulent center that melts in your mouth. It feels so perfect that I assume it's sous-vide and seared off, but what do I know. One of the best steaks around, the best bite of steak on the cow as they say, but 6-8oz at $120 is actually just salty pretension. No big deal, a night out is a night out, and price doesn't really matter, but I see you Meduza. Manageable, pretension-laced excellence, kinda like me! The roasted garlic hummus looked so amazing we had to try it, no actual roasted garlic on top as expected and shown all over the internet, but definitely loaded with garlic flavor. It was light and tasty and NOT over salted, though a really nice olive oil and actual garlic would have been way better and the pita had to be in house, it was pillowy and phenom. The dolmas however, were indeed over salted, but still great. I only ate one and gave the rest to the hot date! The lamb chops were... absolutely superb. That lamb could easily be shared as an app or ordered as the main show. It was perfectly cooked without asking a temperature and all in all pretty reasonably priced compared other items. Paying for that vibe and execution at the end of the day anyway! Last was my Dover sole, very photogenic as the rest of the place, but my picture isn't great, none of my pictures were great, I rushed to dive in. Anyway, I hadn't had Dover sole before... maybe once many years ago, this was quite nice and easy to eat, very approachable with a beautiful sharp caper butter sauce that was again, a bit oversalted, and again manageable and delicious all the same. After all of our food though, most of that fish came home... I see now that they didn't give me the fkcing sauce... wtf honestly? It's now just dry fish and that really really sucks. Overall great place and great night mixed with some rather unexpected and strange disappointments.. like just... why? Why have that added salt to everything? Why keep my god damn sauce? Why have four tables that don't get any heat like the rest of the restaurant? Why why why is that DJ playing at that level when the violin should be shining a bit more and people can't hear themselves talk? I saw a review that the menu is limited; I didn't feel that way at all, quite extensive in fact. I'd go back and sit at the bar alone to explore a new part of the menu, because there's a lot more salt I wanna try! Haha all jokes aside, the menu is Mediterranean inspired at best but it's sort of more... worldly let's say; I wish I was in the neighborhood and could casually drop in for a bite and cocktail (surprisingly we did not drink despite a few of those sounding quite delightful). The things I didn't try all sound friggen fantastic and look good on camera. They did an awesome job nailing the lighting and Tulum vibes haha. I don't know if that's what they were going for but as the new kids say, "it's giving." I'd still rather eat at Meze in Tulum come to think of it, but I digress. Oh the mashed potatoes, they were mashed potatoes, not over-salted but nothing special, just straight forward which is perfectly fine, but the waiter did try to upsell us at every turn, always suggesting the more expensive thing, offering truffles on everything lol, don't get me wrong, I'm obsessed with truffle anything, but relax my guy, if we wanted it, we'd say so. Also the waiter was good, so like, play on bro, I get it, just don't make me think it's all a money grab.

Did a quick search for a place near the Joyce theater and ZIZi popped up so we tried it…read more The staff was very friendly the food tasty and reasonable prices for NY. We will put it in our rotation of places to go to when in the area

Zizi had delicious Middle Eastern food in a pleasant setting, brunch was solid…read more The shakshuka was full of flavor, savory with good spice giving it a nice kick. The eggs weren't as runny as I was expecting, more over medium in cook, but still a hearty meal overall. And it came with challah bread that was flaky and rich in texture; great for dipping in the shakshuka or eating on its own. The french toast was great, a layered cube filled with compote. The compote was excellent, and the cream served alongside was next level, I had a few dollops of it on its own. Great stop for a good brunch in this part of Chelsea!

Entwine is a cozy little bar in a quiet part of the city. It's probably at least a ten min walk…read morefrom any subway, but if you're in the neighborhood, I highly recommend a stop by. They have two levels plus an outdoor patio. Their happy hour is great. I had a drink and a grilled cheese for a total of $21. The drink I had was the Gin Buck which was pretty good. The grilled cheese was filling for dinner. They don't have an extensive food menu however, so plan to snack on light bites here. The staff were nice and friendly. I sat at the bar and enjoyed the quiet Monday evening here. I definitely recommend coming for happy hour - $8 wines, $12 drinks and $8 light bites. One of the better happy hour deals in the city!

Came by to grab a drink with some friends after dinner and it is a homey type of place - cozy in a…read moremore slightly vintage American sense, with closely opposed tables, exposed brick, and simple furniture. It's not trying to be too much and there's a charm to that, too. The cocktails and wine will surprise you if you just judge the place based on appearance, and the drinks were solid and it's not a bad place to keep in your radar to stop in if you're in the area. I wouldn't say it's a destination spot if you're not already in the neighborhood, but it can be a casual cool spot to stop by - the only thing is that it was a little crowded so you can hear other people's conversation but maybe that's the vibe you're going for and that way you get to talk to strangers more.

Delish! Everything was great...service good...not cheap but worth it!…read more Would go back...one of the better restaurants in the west village.

{Overall: 4; Food: 4} Ambiance: 3.5; Service: 4…read more Had a really enjoyable brunch at Balaboosta. *Hummus: Very creamy and smooth, with nice soft bread to go with it. *Shakshuka: One of the better ones I've had. Eggs were perfectly cooked with runny yolks, and the tomato sauce was well balanced, not too acidic or bland. *Steak: Ordered medium rare but came medium well. Not dry though, and the seasoning on the outside was very flavorful. *Chicken shawarma: Very good. Was topped with a curry-type sauce that made it rich, and the chicken itself was moist. Portion sizes were generous. Service was friendly. The ambiance is simple and fine. Great for a casual brunch.

Taim on 57th Street in Manhattan is next door to my office. I can order and pick up in minutes…read more After my first order, I realized I had an account because they keep offering me free items almost daily. They have a wrap that's chicken, or beef and lamb, in lavash (flat bread) with many toppings (you can choose some or all). That comes with a sugar-free soda. It's a great lunch deal for $10. Counter staff are friendly and efficient. I recommend the tabouli and the beet salad.

I'm not quite a regular but I eat lunch here almost once a month. I'm disappointed that this store…read moreis using plastic containers now. Well, I don't know where its garbage and recyclables wind up outside the store. Anyway, the food and staff are always nice. Nice to dine-in, in case something is missing in your order. I order chicken shawarma and made my own bowl. Also, ordered the Ginger Mint Lemonade which is tasty with light ice.

I am surprised that at the time of writing this review this place has 3.5 stars as other than maybe…read morea wine list that does not have the six or seven wines people expect to see on a list do not see a reason this place should not have arleast a 4 star rating. Once weather warms up and can use outdoor space better should move up. This place opened only 7 months ago and though owned by same group as city winery so very experienced management there are always kinks when first open a place. The place is med food. I am not an expert on Corsican food to know if it is authentic to That island. I enjoyed the tartare, prawns and even the tapenade and olive oil that came with carb course. The wine list for sure leans into Corsica and neighboring area as list has islands and mainland section. I enjoyed both wines we got but did have to rely on there somn Rowan who was very helpful in picking wines that fit the type we like. I would recommend they pick a few wines that will be more expected while still being in area as there are some great wines from Penedes that are missing on there list. Could get rid of a couple champagne and replace with one from Recaredo and for wider list of wines assume can get from one of the familia Torres wineries. We could not sit next to window as the wine director used up two of the tables for a group he was with but at our middle table we still had nice water view. The restaurant itself is not cramped and music is not loud. Will come back and try a couple of other dishes including monkfish. I will skip the tiramisu as was a bit too modern and trying to be michelin like. If warm enough hope can get a table outside.

Two stars because I wouldn't come back. Service is so weird. Attentive but they are too nice where…read moreit's rude. Some servers were sooo passive aggressive it left us looking at each other literally thinking "huh?" Appetizers were good. Tuna carpaccio and caeser salad. Salad was best. Wish they served the carpaccio with some toast or something. Interesting they said they don't have any crackers in the kitchen and we literally saw a busier carrying a huge container on triangle tortilla chips. Oh well. Branzino was alright. Burger was bad. The fries that come with the burger were even worse. Salmon and swordfish also okay. Desserts we got the lava cake which tasted like brownie batter and was salty and the blueberry crostata. Only half of the crostata is served. How odd. Felt like Gordon Ramsay in his show thinking "where's the other half" but again, oh well. The place is beautiful just on the water of the pier. Shame I won't be returning.

Excellent falafel pita. So good that I came back for it again the next day. Got the side of…read moreeggplant and hummus - both were solid, but not needed. The falafel pita was filling and delicious on its own, though the schug hot sauce is a must. Ample space to enjoy the food there or take out. Friendly and fast service. Will definitely be back next time I'm in NY.

Visually stunning but lacking unique flavor…read more The pita bread and hummus are 5s! The rice and lamb are plain and fine. The rice even felt old to me. Or it felt dry.

Eat Offbeat is located in the Chelsea Market. They serve…read moreMiddle Eastern food. The fragrance coming from the place were enticing. We got a chicken Shawarma bowl. The bowl comes with yellow mixed rice, lettuce, chicken Shawarma topped with a spicy white sauce.. The taste was great. There was plenty of chicken, rice and lettuce within the bowl. I loved their statement on the wall. "We are a team of refugees and immigrants with a an unparalleled passion for the craft of cooking." Next time we come into town, we shall have to try this again. Street and lot parking. Wi-Fi at the market.

Absolutely loved the food here. In particular the lentil soup was so lemony and flavorful would…read moredefinitely recommend and especially for the price. The the hummus was also good but not has flavorful. The pita was good but a bit hard. Would 100% eat the lentil soup again.