The steak tidbits were delicious, especially w/ the brown gravy. I'll definitely be ordering a side…read moreof it next time because it went perfectly with the fries. The stuffed shells were much larger than expected, but they were so good that we still managed to finish them. The highlight of the evening was our server. She was attentive, friendly and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. For a last-minute dinner this place definitely exceeded expectations and left us wanting to come back to try more of the menu; especially the pies.

Saw a viral video from them on social media for their April specials and one definitely caught my…read moreeye. It was the French Dip Pizza...WOWZA. Definitely worth the trip. Unique and tasted even better when you poured on the side of au jus that we had to remind them to bring over. Didn't have reservations but we were seated immediately and the place was packed. Very nice atmosphere, modern layout. Definitely will go back to try some other menu items like the short rib grilled cheese, or their meatball salad both sound delicious.

Goat Pepper Fry - if you're a spicy-food lover, this is the dish you must order here…read more Due to family commitments, I couldn't visit this place when it first opened in my city--but better late than never, right? We went on a cold Sunday night, and to my surprise, the place looked completely deserted. It immediately felt more like a takeaway spot than a proper dine-in restaurant. The paper plates, plastic cutlery, and overall setup confirmed it. And yes--my guess was right. Their business model is clearly focused on takeaway / online orders / to-go, with very little emphasis on dine-in even though they have 6-7 tables that could seat around 28 people. It's just not their priority, it seems. Anyway, I ordered at the counter: Goat Pepper Fry I honestly can't recall having a better version anywhere. Rajni's version comes close, but this one wins in consistency and flavor. Absolutely worth it. Pachi Mirchi Kodi Biryani- Let's not call it biryani--because it's not. But as a dish? Fantastic. It's more like chicken gravy mixed with rice, and it tastes really good. but its miles away from being called BIRYANI. I'm a big mutton/lamb/goat and biryani lover. Most people hesitate to try goat at restaurants due to the smell, but I always give it a shot--knowing I'll be disappointed 70% of the time. This time, it paid off. Overall, I'd give them a 4/5, but: * I'm deducting 1/2 star for hygiene. Even if dine-in isn't their focus, the restaurant still needs basic cleaning. Tables, stands, and doors were visibly dirty. * Another 1/2 star for the paper plates and plastic cutlery. I can't enjoy biryani with tiny plastic spoons--they practically cut your lips. So technically it's 3/5, but that Goat Pepper Fry is such a highlight that I'm pushing it back to 4/5. I'll definitely be trying more items from them.

Very tasty biriyani. Definitely one of the better ones that I've had. Only complaint was that it…read morewas a little too salty. Ordered the chicken fry option, and there was a generous amount of chicken. I couldn't even finish the dish. Its a very casual setup: order at counter, paper plates. They also had some free chai tea the night I visited. It's in a lot with ample parking. Will definitely be adding this place to the rotation.

WOW! I was extremely surprised when I tried Whit's last night. A limited, yet innovative dinner…read moremenu with something for everyone. The menu changes each weekend, but the creative recipes, amazing presentation and sensational combinations should not be missed! Whit is a rock star and the Michelin people should consider a visit. Reminds me of my first visit to Danny Brown's in Forest Hills.

Went to this restaurant yesterday and it was excellent. A celebration with 30 other women. We were…read moreon the very nice and private Plato. The drinks, appetizers, and main course was done to perfection. My steak was a true medium. All sides were fresh and done to perfection. If I had to give a rating from 1 to 10, I would give them a 10. Will be coming back again. J Butler​

Great food. Would have had more pictures but everyone else started eating because it all looked so…read moregood. My second time there and it was just as good as the first. Started with bread and hummus. Next up Naxos signature chips (crispy zucchini and eggplant chips and tzatziki dip. My Swordfish Kabobs were outstanding. Everyone else enjoyed their meals. My daughter had the scallops (she made me taste and they were terrific). My wife and nephew had the lamb shank, and my niece had the chicken spanaki. Something new, they expanded the drink menu with some new takes on old staples my daughter had a pineapple infused bourbon with pineapple ginger. My daughter and nephew had a rye mixed with Greek honey, blood orange and lemon. All were great. Service was spectacular and for a Saturday night (reservation only) never rushed and given our time to enjoy ourselves. I don't usually give 5 starts but absolutely recommend!!!

Red Cajun got it going on!!!! The Cajun wings were slappin for real. The crablegs and vegetables…read morewere amazing as well. It's a small place but the owner/waiter is so attentive. He makes sure you have everything you need. It's very cozy and you will not regret it!! I will be back soon. Yessir!!!!

Be aware of the menu price! After we paid the bill we realized the price of each item was higher…read morethan the menu price. I asked the owner then she explained that the menu price was the price if you pay by cash for discount. If you pay by card then they charge for higher price. However, we were not informed until I found out by myself. I know some restaurants do offer discounts if you pay by cash but usually the discount based on the menu price (you ultimately pay less of the menu price). There was nowhere on the menu said the price was for cash price. This is very shady.

Super cool concept! They bring tasty food from other neighborhoods to a coffee shop or bar close to…read moreyou & make it fresh there - like an outpost! The team has really good taste in restaurants and menu selections and the food tastes just as good as in the original store. I'm excited to try more

The food was amazing! Wouldn't be able to get this in my neighborhood otherwise. Would come back…read moreagain!

The best empanadas I never had! The service is so friendly I will eat it everyday if I could! The…read morebest of the best!

If you're charging that much for empanadas the portion size should be bigger. These empanadas are…read moreextremely small. My oxtail empanada had so little meat it was gone in two bites. The bang bang shrimp had 2 tiny shrimp in it and wasn't filling either. Taste was decent for both. Long wait times even though not a lot of people.

Which stumbled up on this little bakery tent, when we were in the flatiron District, and decided…read moreto have one of their muffins. I have to tell you as a gluten-free girl. This was delicious. I only wish I had taken a picture, but I gobbled it up so fast I only wish that they were located in Orange County California. It's such a treat to eat baked goods that do not offend my gut.

the absolute best fudge brownie ever. i look foward to getting it every thursday at the marketread more

Medina Foundation & BBQ Grill is one of those places you could easily drive past without realizing…read morethere's a restaurant inside. From the outside, there isn't much to give it away, but there's convenient parking right outside. Inside, it's small, clean, and neat, with a simple setup. We asked the staff what they recommended for someone trying Pakistani food, and the mixed grill was their pick. We also ordered papdi chaat, samosa chaat, and chicken samosas--although unfortunately, they were out of the chicken samosas. For our no-spice son, we went with fries and nuggets. The nuggets were crispy and, after a forced intermittent fast caused by missing several exits, he was basically in seven heaven. We also decided to try the biryani despite some less-than-great reviews. And Chapli kebab beef ( but we got chicken....). Apparently, biryani, nihari, and qorma are among the dishes you should try when exploring Pakistani food. The biryani had a good flavor, but ours was seriously short on meat--it eventually came back as a plate of mostly bone-in meat. The mixed grill was okay, although the Behari kebab had some serious heat. One bite and you felt the need to drown yourself in water just to survive. . The chapli kebab was good but just wrong meat.... For us, the highlights were definitely the papdi chaat, samosa chaat, naan, and the kulfi (which seemed more like an Indian packaged brand than something homemade). Overall, I'd give it 4/5 for ambiance, 3/5 for food, and 4/5 for price. Service improved when we asked for a few changes, and the staff were helpful. Not sure we'll be back, mainly because there are a plethora of other options nearby. But it served its purpose, gave us a taste of Pakistani food, and got us happily back on the road toward the DMV.

My friend and I stopped by here for dinner after a long day of shopping at the outlet malls in NJ…read more as avid city girls, we are always on the hunt for the most authentic and delicious desi food. When we entered the restaurant, we were greeted to a dining room, full of patrons, mostly families. We ordered whatever is the best off the menu, of course the waiter suggestion weighed in heavy here. We started with the beef Bihari kebab which was cooked to perfection. The meat was tender and perfectly spiced. Personally, I wouldn't have minded a little bit more spice, but this was a beautiful marriage. For the entrée, we ordered some bread with the goat karahi and chicken biryani. The karahi came to the table, sizzling hot and was an absolute spectacle. The spices were absolutely on point and the goat was cooked to the bone, it was very tender and bursting with flavor. The chicken biryani was spicy just how we ordered it and had the perfect ratio of masala to rice. The rice was cooked beautifully and not clump together. This was a really solid plate of biryani. We obviously had so many leftovers and happily took them home. I ordered the pink kashmiri chai to wash all of this down. The owner was super friendly and we enjoyed talking to him very much. This is a small family restaurant in the heart of Edison dishing out some of the best desi food around. Make sure to stop by here and enjoy their many menu offerings. I cannot wait to come back!!

By the time you read this review from the beginning of May, this excellent pop-up restaurant at the…read moreback of the Standard Hotel in a nice little space likely will have passed as unfortunately they're closing on the 31st. The pop-up is here celebrating the 10th anniversary of the popular CDMX restaurant with their menu changing a bit based on what is obtained daily from the Union Square Farmer's Market so if you decide to go, you will very likely have a different menu than what we had but they have most of their general options on their website. Apparently the place is known for their crudo but we stuck with only main dishes. They had a unique drink menu including many Mexican wines but as I unfortunately had a drink/a more expensive meal the previous day, I didn't get a drink but apparently they were working with a speakeasy in Mexico City as well. The best of the mains was the $60 New York Steak listed as 300g with ripe plantain, black mole, chamomile honey, parsley, sesame seeds. The star was of course the mole which was outstanding with a huge mélange of spices with a bit of sweetness, a bit of heat, a bit of smokiness, and a light bit of bitterness and was just a great example of what a black mole can be. The large steak was also cooked a perfect medium rare on both sides of the table (we ordered the same dish twice so 3 people can share per side) regardless of the size of the piece and said bistek went well with the mole. The plantain was a bit odd as it was one whole large plantain which kept the texture more even though my personal preference would be for them to be sliced so there's a bit more of a burnt or roasted texture more similar to other maduros. The "Arroz Con Pollo" for $38 listed as 280g with saffron, chorizo, avocado, and coriander was also very tasty and the 2nd favorite of our group. The portion size was quite large with the rice having a nice yellow tinge from the saffron as well as the various spices with it being cooked down until it was soft though it kept some texture. The pieces of chicken in there were very tender though there wasn't much in there with the biggest meat portion being the chorizo which was well spiced and overall excellent. In terms of the disparity, this very likely was because of the serving we got as I presume this was taken from a very large pot before being topped with the sliced avocado. Speaking of which, the aguacate/avocado worked nicely adding a touch of richness to the dish. The last main dish were the Glazed Short Ribs for $55 with spring carrot and chicharron. The large piece of meat was fork tender and had a nice sauce which I think had a bit of wine among other things which paired nicely with the steak. The fried pork skin added a bit of crunch and the carrots adding a touch of sweetness. This was also good though overall my least favorite main dish though mostly because the other two dishes were so outstanding but I would still recommend it. As the rest of the food was excellent, a few of us decided to order some desserts which were all $16. My easy preference of the two was the Pastel de Elote or in other words the Corn Cake with cajeta, mezcal, caramelized popcorn, vanilla ice cream. The corn cake was soft and barely sweetened which was nice. However the highlight was definitely the cajeta which had a smokiness and a faint alcohol flavor from the mezcal with it reminding me of a much more balanced version of the French Connection; an alcoholic dulce de leche sauce from Aubi & Ramsa. The bit of popcorn was nice along with the ice cream. Pretty tasty was the Torrijas or Toasted Brioche Bread with goat cheese emulsion, organic pure honey, and chili powder which I got to try a bit of. The brioche texture was fine though I wish there was a bit more crispiness with the goat cheese adding a nice light funk. The chili powder added a nice little unique flair to the dish which I haven't seen before and was probably the most notable part about it. Overall, it was well composed though I preferred the former much more. Not much to complain about this pop-up restaurant as the portion sizes were generous and the meats were perfectly prepared. I wish they were going to last longer and I hope they come back to NYC again.

So cool... For a Pop-Up, it gives more than anyone! The…read moreactual Chef from the original in Mexico City is here and visiting all the tables with his amazing dishes. If you like a fresh experience, and want to do it here in NYC without the travel.... It's worth it.