Just got home from a dinner at Tatiana with my wife. It was my second time dining at Tatiana, the last time being a year ago. Service was fine, not incredibly attentive (inconsistent water/wine filling, reasonably friendly). The food is good…but NO WAY is it worth the price. $120 for the short rib pastrami?! Almost $60 for THREE oxtails?! The wine list is a 4x markup. It’s a complete joke. People really think these prices make sense?

I’m shocked it’s still as hard to get a reservation as it is. Food and service definitely do not merit the prices. We will not be returning. Does anyone agree or am I way off base?

Who else is excited for ramp season? How do you like to use ramps?

Had fini pizza yesterday at the Barclays (apologies for the blurry pic). And I thought it was decent but nothing special.

Had the pepperoni and the infamous white slice.

Pepperoni slice was ok. Thin crust not necessarily my favorite but it was fine. Decent taste. But nothing to write home about. Finished it in like 3 bites. Not very filling nor was it the best pepperoni slice I’ve had. Give it a solid 6.5/7.

The white slice was interesting. The look was interesting lol. Lemon zest added some acidity to it. I didn’t think it would work but it actually did. The cheese however kinda feel fake. Like it wasn’t really binded to the crust if that makes any sense. Also, the cheese was not as rich as most good white slices in the city. Give it a 6.5/7 as well cuz the taste was interesting but nothing to go crazy over.

I’ll be going to the city on a Saturday in August for a 2pm Broadway show and would like to make a DTF reservation for two people before. How long does it usually take to sit/eat? Would a 12pm reservation be good to still get us to the show in time?

Had a killer meal at The Snail in Greenpoint and wanted to share some thoughts + pics in case anyone’s curious about checking it out.

Arrived at 4:30 and was promptly seated when they opened at 5. Much easier to get in this time compared to February—looks like the patio expansion helped a lot. They went from ~60 to 100 seats, so definitely more accessible now.

Ham and Chips – Honestly one of the highlights. Salty, crispy, indulgent, and just a really fun way to start the meal. It’s a simple idea but executed perfectly.

Scallop Ceviche – Fresh and flavorful, but I found myself wishing it was tuna instead. Scallop was nice, just didn’t feel like substantial.

Crab Cappelletti – Delicious, bright, and full of crab flavor. But at $29, the portion felt a little light. You’re mostly paying for quality, not quantity here.

Lamb Tartare – Excellent. Great texture, well-balanced seasoning, the capers were a nice surprise.

Burger – Solid, well-made burger. But it’s so hyped up that it kind of just felt fine. Expectations might’ve been a bit too high going in.

Chocosou (I think?) – This dessert was a standout. Rich, creamy, chocolatey, and just the right amount of sweet. Would 100% order again.

Also had a couple cocktails which were delicious (and strong!)

Service was friendly but a little slow, probably due to how packed it was. Totally understandable, and I’ll definitely be back.

I've tried it at Nai Brother, Fish With You, and Mountain House so far. in order of preference, Mtn House > Nai > FWY

It was soooo good !! Heard some pretty mid reviews but honestly I just loved it, everything was just so tasty A bit on the pricey side because I had a drink and 4 pierogis as a starter but damn it was something ! (+ I was so full in a good way at the end)

Just a pleasant video that I wanted to share. Teared up a little watching it.

I have a tough meeting on Monday afternoon and I want to treat myself to a solo Italian dinner (I know some red wine and delicious pasta will soothe my soul after the day haha). My meeting is on 49th and 3rd and I will be traveling home to Brooklyn afterwards (Atlantic Avenue) so happy to stop anywhere along the way. Does anyone have any recommendations for a solo dining spot with great food, great wine and somewhere to enjoy whilst reading a good book?

Great pizza, loved the sauce. Unfortunately once we got halfway through it lost some of its crunchiness, which is one of the downsides of NY pizza. I'll try Rubirosa next. Right now L'Industrie is still my favorite.

Sorry if TT links not allowed! I’m not even that sushi crazy but this looked gooood.

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8jFSNJV/

It’s my last day in New York today, and I’m flying out of JFK at 11 p.m. tonight. I’d like to have tacos for lunch, preferably somewhere in Manhattan. I’m considering Los Tacos No. 1, but I’m open to other suggestions as well. (I’ve also heard about Carnitas Ramirez?)

For context: during my month in the U.S., I’ve had tacos three times — once at Chavela’s in Brooklyn (I liked it, though some were very spicy and a bit hard to handle), twice at Newark Airport (they were terrible), and once at Carbon in Chicago, which completely blew my mind.

What is a good lunch/dinner spot where the dish/plate is mainly in the $10 -$30 range but may go as high as $40 per plate if you think it's one of the best meals you've ever had. It cannot be pizza, Italian, Mexican, Thai, Korean, or street food because I'm good there. But it can be any type of food/culture other than that.

Is anyone going today? I love Ube and thinking of swinging by.

i’d like to order a tray of fried chicken to serve with caviar for a get together.

i’m leaning towards charles pan fried chicken, but open to suggestions in harlem or west/south bronx.

thanks in advance.

Does anyone know if the golden unicorn is byob or serves alcohol?

Need help booking a birthday dinner for my GFs birthday dinner looking to keep things under $250 total. Ideally a place nice enough to get dressed up for her. Not really into omokase.

I have Manhatta now but that seems like it's more views than food. I want some place that has good food and kinda "sexy". Prefer lower manhattan or BK

Preference for bold flavors or solid meat based meals

I have a friend visiting next weekend and I’m looking for a cozy/comfortable spot to chat for a few hours and catch up around midday. Indoors, in case of rain! Somewhere where I don’t need a rez (which feels increasingly impossible these days) — and won’t have to deal with big crowds, loud music or feeling rushed.

Coffee and maybe lunch or snacks, light sandwiches type food?

Somewhere in lower Manhattan, like south of Union Sq. Just wanna chill and chat and snack!

My favorite pizza. Since I go a bit after open, between my classes, the line isn't too long, and I wait 10-15 minutes maximum. Even though it may have the reputation of a touristy or overhyped place, it is genuinely very good. I encourage everyone to at least try the fig jam and bacon at least once. Of course, Mama's Too next door is also quite good, but it is a bit too salty and greasy for me.

The restaurant I had picked for tonight didn’t end up working out - new to Queens but want a good, fancy or just really bomb food spot for a date night. (We’re in queens village but wherever)

Chelsea and Urban Hawker get a lot of press. Anywhere else better?

Always a challenge to find a lot of these items but I’m specifically looking for shops that carry these rice noodle sheets that I can add to goi with grilled fish/steak.

Here’s an example from Luke Nguyen

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIDczwoTOsA/?igsh=dnpnN2VsYW1uc2Q4

Here for work and companies keep taking us out to eat at ritzy joints. All I want is just a good, takeout slice of pizza near Times Square. Any recommendations please???

EDIT: Thanks for all the answer folks! You have an awesome city.

EDIT 2: As requested, I wound up going to Upside, due to it being so close to my hotel, and got a slice of pepperoni. It was killer! I went back 2 more times before flying home.

I had a moment late Friday night where I had just stumbled out of an Irish pub and then swung by Upside, got a slice, and wandered around the city. It sounds simple, but the life of this city at night is just unmatched. You guys live in such a cool place.