Thread: Hitting NYC hard...

Chuck I have yet to experience that Jean Georges lunch, actually, so I should hold my tongue before voicing my favoritism for Balthazar.

Lombardi's 4tmfgdwsb!!!!!!

I'm planning to go back in Jan/Feb, but with my own budget this time. Masa and JR will be on the agenda, there will be pics...

Originally Posted by bonehead

It's a wonder anyone even knows about it, but it's always packed.

It's crazy, it was packed on a Wednesday night at 9pm.

Originally Posted by carendt242

Chikalicious pudding bar?!?!?! Yummm.....

Are you going to Doughnut Plant?

Yes, the pudding bar is right across the road, and it's all a la carte. I didn't make it to Doughnut Plant, but then it gives me a reason (one of many) to go back.

Originally Posted by BiGGie Nick

detour for Momofuku per Chuck's recommendation on his website. Did u get the pork belly sandwich?

No, I actually did the noodles (which he advised against). But I got the pork belly in ramen, which was fabulous.

Originally Posted by D2-AUTOSPORT

My favorite is the "moochers" that eat about a pound of meat while waiting for their sandwich to be made.

That's what the liver and coleslaw are for

Originally Posted by Turbology

Quite an adventure, thanks for sharing!


So you liked Lombardi's? It's definitely good, and although I found the sauce to be a little sweet, I would certainly esteem it in the company of Grimaldi's in Brooklyn and the pizza titans here in CT.

Balthazar is it for me for reasonably priced bistro food; I've tried others and was not impressed either by the food or the price. Did you get a chance to try Pommes Frites on 2nd Ave?

Those dumplings look really good too, there is a phenomenal hole-in-the-wall restaurant place in Chinatown called Moon House that has incredible soup dumplings.

Also, did you get to go to Chelsea Market? There you will find one of both Chuck and my simplest pleasures; phenomenal chocolate milk from Ronnybrook Dairy.

I really wanted to try Grimaldi's. Just not enough time. Hole-in-the-wall places seem to be the only place to get decent Chinese food over there, the semi decent looking dim sum place I tried was terrible. Richmond, BC is still tops in North America (even the bay area can't compete). I didn't make it to Chelsea Market unfortunately; again, another reason for me to go back.

Originally Posted by thomascrown

If you want a real pizza, hop on the ferry and head to Hoboken.

Is it a NJ vs NY thing? I've also heard RI folks say their pizza is better. I'll add it to my list of things, I'm quite open to long trips for food. As for shipping you a pie, it'd be all soggy by now.

Im hungry as hell now!

Originally Posted by carendt242

oh yeah - absolutely recomended.

ashok, Jean Georges is expensive for dinner; but lunch is the most ridiculous bargain ever - $25 for 3 courses, and $12 for every course after that. FOR THE EXACT SAME FOOD! take a girl there one day - best $25 you'll spend.

- chuck

Hmmm, I may just do that.

BTW, Corner Bistro ftmfw. Best burger in town, $6.50 and pints for $2.50.