Mike D
Latest Reviews
Madonia Bakery
Really good bakery. Everything is always fresh. The chocolate bread is a favorite of mine. Their selection of butter cookies is also fantastic. The chocolate sandwich cookies with raspberry jelly are my favorite.
Italian breads are delicious as are the pane di casa. Stop in if you are doing a food tour or if you need some bread or a sweet treat!
Italian breads are delicious as are the pane di casa. Stop in if you are doing a food tour or if you need some bread or a sweet treat!
Union Square Greenmarket
In terms of urban farmers markets, the quality and variety is very high. There are organic stands, bakery stands, meats and fish, etc.
The issue for me is the pricing. It’s pretty unreasonable for almost all of the produce especially if you have a car and can take a trip to local farm country. Price for organic are often 2-3x what you would pay at Whole Foods. I understand shopping small and tracing your produce, but when items are $10/lb for basic veggies it’s hard to justify.
On the plus side, you can always find in season produce and the quality looks excellent. Worth a splurge if you are making something special, but not sustainable to shop regularly.
The issue for me is the pricing. It’s pretty unreasonable for almost all of the produce especially if you have a car and can take a trip to local farm country. Price for organic are often 2-3x what you would pay at Whole Foods. I understand shopping small and tracing your produce, but when items are $10/lb for basic veggies it’s hard to justify.
On the plus side, you can always find in season produce and the quality looks excellent. Worth a splurge if you are making something special, but not sustainable to shop regularly.
Terre
Really nice date night spot for wine and pasta.
Start with some house made Vermouth and maybe have the spritz offering. All wines are natural and priced accordingly.
Really enjoyed the Artichoke Crostini and the bruschetta. The tomatoes were extremely fresh and were some of the reddest I have seen.
Many fresh pasta options. I would recommend either the meat or boar Ragu with pappardelle.
Creative dessert options or you can go to their gelato shop next door which is outstanding as well!
Start with some house made Vermouth and maybe have the spritz offering. All wines are natural and priced accordingly.
Really enjoyed the Artichoke Crostini and the bruschetta. The tomatoes were extremely fresh and were some of the reddest I have seen.
Many fresh pasta options. I would recommend either the meat or boar Ragu with pappardelle.
Creative dessert options or you can go to their gelato shop next door which is outstanding as well!
Mad for Chicken Flushing
Excellent chicken and fries!!
Came on a Friday evening, it wasn’t too busy, we were seated comfortably right away. Had wings, drumsticks, tenders and fries. All of the chicken was really well fried and juicy. The wings and drumsticks were fall off the bone tender. My favorite sauce was the sweet and spicy. It was the perfect amount of heat. The fries were great and had a nice crunch!
They have a wide selection of beverages, multiple TVs and a good ambiance. There is also music but not overbearing and enough to have a fine conversation. We also appreciated that there was no rush with the bill and they let us sit as long as we wanted. Absolutely would return.
Came on a Friday evening, it wasn’t too busy, we were seated comfortably right away. Had wings, drumsticks, tenders and fries. All of the chicken was really well fried and juicy. The wings and drumsticks were fall off the bone tender. My favorite sauce was the sweet and spicy. It was the perfect amount of heat. The fries were great and had a nice crunch!
They have a wide selection of beverages, multiple TVs and a good ambiance. There is also music but not overbearing and enough to have a fine conversation. We also appreciated that there was no rush with the bill and they let us sit as long as we wanted. Absolutely would return.
El Pollo Inka Peru
Simply some of the best chicken around. The pollo Al La brasa is juicy AF. Not a dry piece to be had. The flavor of the skin is to die for. I love coming here. You can get a ton of food for a really reasonable price and it’s all delicious.
The combos are definitely the best value. Fried rice, beans, salchipapas, avocado salad, fried plantains. It’s all good and recommended. I’ve never tried any of their other stuff because the chicken with green sauce is the reason I come.
The combos are definitely the best value. Fried rice, beans, salchipapas, avocado salad, fried plantains. It’s all good and recommended. I’ve never tried any of their other stuff because the chicken with green sauce is the reason I come.