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    Emily - The Emmy Burger

    Emily

    4.0(997 reviews)
    3.1 mi•Clinton Hill
    •$$

    Absolutely loved our experience at Emily in New York! We ordered two burgers and a pizza to share…read morebetween four people, plus a bottle of white wine, and everything was delicious. The burgers are definitely famous for a reason they were so good! The price is a little on the high side, but honestly, it's worth it. I would 100% recommend it. They also have a lovely outdoor patio, and we were able to bring our dog, which was a big plus for us. The service was great and everyone was very friendly. Definitely a must-try if you're in NYC!

    We loved the food…read more Came here on a saturday for lunch before the world cup. We arrived just when it opened I think. The place was pretty quiet. Friendly waitress greeted us and sat us immediately. Menu's came out and they recommended a pizza and burger. We agreed and ordered. Place started to pick up and get busy immediately after we ordered. Food came out pretty quickly. We each had a burger. Not a lot of options on the menu but we all tried the emily burger. It was worth it. Think, juicy and with an amazingly unique taste. The ingredients were high quality, the burger cooked to perfection. The table also split the modern pizza (I think). Not sure what to expect from this one but turns out it was perfect, unique and delicious. The cheese taste really shined through. Overall, we were super happy with the food here. Stop by if you have a chance.

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    Brennan & Carr - Roast Beef Sandwich

    Brennan & Carr

    4.0(901 reviews)
    4.3 mi•Sheepshead Bay, Midwood
    •$$

    "LIVES UP TO THE HYPE"…read more For the last few years I've been seeing videos on Tik-Tok and Facebook's "Reels" about Brennan & Carr, a Brooklyn institution that serves a famous roast beef sandwich. Video after video of the sandwich being dunked in the equally-famous "au jus" gravy that had my mouth watering. But I live in Westport, Connecticut, and though I go into Manhattan a lot (I used to live in the East Village), a rarely have a reason or need to go to Brooklyn, and I know few people there, so my wish to sample a Brennan & Carr roast beef has gone unrealized. Until this past Sunday. I recently befriended a fellow pop culture enthusiast and author who lives in Brooklyn, and he invited me to his book release party for his family and friends at his home on Sunday afternoon. When I Google-mapped my driving route, I wondered if Brennan & Carr might be close enough that I could go there after the afternoon party. To my surprise and joy, they were 5 minutes away! So I finally got to try a B&C RB sammie. Of course, I asked for it "all the way," with cheese, onions, and fully dipped in the au jus. That first bite was like a little taste of (roast beef) heaven!!! That first surge of "hot beef" flavor is unforgettable! I was amazed that the hefty bun it came on was able to simultaneously soak up all that au jus without falling apart at all! It maintained its integrity all the way to the final bite. Which, by the way, I could BARELY finish, it was so filling! I came practically starving, and that roast beef sandwich so filled me up that I barely touched the (excellent) onion rings that I had also ordered! Upon leaving (with a "dry" sandwich to go, with the au jus in a cup!), I had a great chat with the man at the cash register (whom I think was also the manager), Patrick Stackpole, about our shared love for Rod Serling's The Twilight Zone (that's a whole other story!). Suffice it to say, Brennan & Carr's roast beef sandwich more than lives up to the hype!!! Now if you'll excuse me, I'm gonna have my to-go roast beef for dinner!

    Drove past this place for years and never went in, no idea why. Finally stopped in last week with…read moremy wife and honestly, should've done it sooner. The roast beef sandwich is the star here and for good reason. They slice it thin, pile a ton on, and the bread's already soaked in the jus by the time it gets to you, which sounds weird if you've never had it but trust me it's the move. Get it dipped again when they ask too, yes it's messy, just deal with it. Fries were fine, nothing crazy but good for dunking in the extra jus pooling on your plate. Had a beer too, don't remember what kind, just whatever was on tap. The inside is kind of a time capsule, feels like it hasn't changed in decades, in a good way. Staff just get you in and out, no small talk, which honestly I didn't mind. Only reason it's 4 and not 5 for me is this whole place is built around one thing, so you really gotta be into roast beef going in. But if that's your thing, this is about as good as it gets. Going back next time we're over that way.

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    Brennan & Carr - Garguilo burger with dipping jus on the side!

    Garguilo burger with dipping jus on the side!

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    Nura

    Nura

    4.4(230 reviews)
    4.9 mi•Greenpoint

    One of my favorite meals I've had! Everything was absolutely stellar. From the wine to the ceviche…read moreto the king oyster mushrooms to the fish! The ceviche was probably the best ceviche I've ever had in my life. It was blood orange based, but the citrus was really well balanced. The king oyster mushroom dish was soo delicious. The sauce and the texture of the mushrooms were to die for. I've salivating thinking about them right now! The fish was also so amazing. The bottoms were so crispy, it was almost like it was a layer of potato chip! Really great texture, and the fish meat was cooked to perfection. Really sad that they're closing, but looking forward to whatever the chef/restaurant team does next!

    Our food experience at Nura was a bit of a mixed bag, but when I think about the total package with…read moreambiance, environment and service, I feel like it earns four stars. It's a beautifully designed space, and we went in the evening so it was dimly lit and had good tunes, contributing to an intimate and cool vibe. The service throughout was good both by our primary server and the rest of the team that was bringing out dishes. For the food, we did not feel that it was a strong start, but the ending was great! The first dish to come out was their cornbread, which we agreed was very light and had a super tender texture, but there was just nothing special about the taste profile to us. The second dish were their prawns. We couldn't put our finger on the off-putting flavor in there, but we agreed that something just wasn't right and almost tasted spoiled. You also had to work a bit to dissect the prawns and remove the heads and skin. To work for it and then not enjoy the taste wasn't a great combo for us, unfortunately. It started turning around with their sweet potatoes, a type I'd never had before that were "baby" and purple on the outside while white inside. They served the potatoes with a gorgeously whipped Greek yogurt that added the exact right amount of tang to balance the sweet potato and the herby topping. The stars of the night were the coconut basmati rice and the lamb shank. My goodness! The rice dish was so complex from a flavor and texture profile and just hit all the right notes for us, and that lamb! Definitely one of the best lamb dishes I've had - Impossibly tender and seasoned to perfection. One other note I'll make regarding drinks is that they did not have a strong wine list. I ended up ordering a red, but later heard our waiter recommend against getting their wine to another table and suggesting their cocktails and mocktails instead. Just something to keep in mind if you're a wine lover!

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    Coconut gelato 10/10

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    The Corner

    The Corner

    4.3(59 reviews)
    6.5 mi•Bay Ridge

    I found family and culinary excellence on one block. I walk…read morein and I am greeted by name.. The owners also run "The Kettle Black" and "Old School Italian Restaurant". I feel like I am with my Italian friends and family in Corona,NY. There is nothing but love in all three restaurants. They have everything covered. The staff are a beautiful group of "International", young people. The tastes of the food and the creativity, blew my mind. The Crab Cakes are the best I have ever had! Food wise, Bayridge rivals Manhattan. The female staff made me fall in love! They make this old man feel special. Drinks are awesome and inventive.

    visited this establishment on a few different occasions (brunch and dinner service). Certain…read moredishes were overly salted and the others were mediocre. The fried calamari could've been less oily, as this took away from the crunch; also slightly overcooked. Baked clams were decent. Salmon was cooked to perfection. Pizza was great! They reheated for us, since our group was too busy chatting. Desserts - phenomenal! Drinks- ehh. Brunch menu - French toast was decent. The salmon over hash brown , was lacking a touch of something , couldn't pinpoint what was lacking. Chicken and waffles, decent, wasn't the best I've had. Service- jonathan was our waiter during brunch and also our bartender. He's GREAT! During service dinner, we had a female waitress and I felt she lacked attention to details and couldn't flag her down when we wanted something. Overall, service is a hit or miss , I guess? If you're looking for an intimate dinner, nope. Love their vibes and music playing in the background. You might need to "shout"'to hear

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    The Corner - Chicken cordon bleu

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    The Commodore

    The Commodore

    3.8(690 reviews)
    4.3 mi•Williamsburg - North Side
    •$$

    First time at The Commodore and we thought Labor Day afternoon at 4pm, how many guests could there…read morepossibly be if we showed up at 3:45pm? Well, to our surprise, a crowd was already gathered outside so that was a great sign of a great spot. We were there for their well-known fried chicken, great bar drinks and super relaxing Williamsburg bar vibes. This spot is bigger than it seems from the outside. Multiple areas including the bar, indoor booths, tables and outdoor seating as well. The Commodore definitely catered to everyone's desire. We sat at the bar but note, The Commodore is self-sitting meaning order drinks and food at the bar, keep tab open or close tab immediately and you get your drink right away, but they do serve your food to your table. The staff is genuinely nice and service is very professional. Located right near BQE and Metropolitan, this area is relatively easy for parking especially on Sunday and or holiday.

    Came here around 6pm, and I originally wanted to sit outdoors because I had a two year old with me,…read morebut all tables were claimed and inside was practically empty! Later, I noticed they began checking IDs, but we made it just in time. It filled up quick as we ended our dinner around 7:30. We chose the Commodore because I was craving their fried chicken. In my younger days, I frequented here often. It's somewhat like I remembered it but with outdoor seating. Self-service, order at the bar. The fried chicken is still yummy. Unlike my younger days, I branched out to the black-eye bean soup, which was pretty tasty and makes it a better-balanced meal. I ordered The Commodore (pina coloada) for old time sakes, which was refreshing for a hot day.

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    The Commodore - A German Pilsener, chicken plate and wedge salad for the win and my satisfaction.

    A German Pilsener, chicken plate and wedge salad for the win and my satisfaction.

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