Mighty Quinn's Barbeque

Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
103 2nd Avenue 
New York, NY  
212-677-3733

www.mightyquinnsbbq.com

Hours:   

Monday              11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Tuesday              11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Wednesday        11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Thursday            11:30 am - 11:00 pm
Friday                 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday            11:30 am - 12:00 pm 
Sunday               11:30 am - 11:00 pm

10 BBQ chicken ($10.95) + brisket ($9.95) + small mac n cheese ($3.45) & cole slaw.

Met the most wonderful, knowledgeable, friendly, observant and patient waitstaff, Latrice, Taisha, Dajuha and Carmen.

Since this was my first time here, I decided that due to the service that I received and the tasty wings, I should make a trip back.

Mighty Quinn's uses the old fashion way of cooking their ribs, smoked with wood and slow.   

The wings were not overly coated with sauce, you could taste the seasonings other than the salt and pepper.  The cole slaw was crunchy with a hint of vinegar.  

Nevertheless I enjoyed my visit as it was a take out, but I did munch on a wing or two in the car.

#mightyquinnsbbq  #newyork  #village  #bbq  #food  #brisket  #burntends #chicken  #brontosaurusribs  #dessert #friendlyservice  #tasty  #quickservice  #cannedsugarsodas

Mama's Too! Pizza

Mama's TOO!
2570 Broadway 
New York, NY 10025
212-510-7256

Hours: 

Monday - Saturday - 12:oo pm  - 11:00 pm

$3.50 a slice

 Picture of Frank Sinatra tossing spaghetti

It was around 4:30 pm in the late afternoon, moderate rain, 56 degrees with humidity of 94 degrees.  Dew point 55, UV index - 0 low, and!!  wind, 47 mph with sunset around 4:36 pm.  What to do, what to do.  Wait for it - I just had a aha moment.  Go and try Mama's Too!  since whenever I passed there I always see a line. I walked in at just the right time because there was only 1 other person ordering.  I ordered the House Pie which consist of aged mozzarella, with freshly grated parmigiano reggiano, fresh basil and fresh tomato sauce.  The crust was crispy but the pizza was charred both on top and  bottom.  I was surprised since the pizza's are not baked in a brick oven which can produce a charred pizza.  Maybe charred is part of their signature because I saw it on every pizza.  The pizza was okay.  Maybe I need to try a different one, but I'm in no hurry.

I did not feel welcome because the gentleman that served me was curt and rude. I was told that they only had the pizza's that was on display and the only beverages they had was Pellegrino water.  Their customer service leaves a lot to be desired.  Yet, I still see lines, so maybe the day I went was an off day.  To be determined if I will go back.  Stay tune.

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#mamatoos  #newyork  #upperwestside  #pizza  #overrated  #terribleservice  #mediocre  

Somtum Der Thai Restaurant - Northeastern Thai

Somtum Der Tjao Restaurant

85 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009 

212-260-8570

website:  somtumdertogo.com

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Hours:

Monday               12:00 pm - 4:00 pm     6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Tuesday               12:00 pm - 4:00 pm     6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Wednesday         12:00 pm - 4:00 pm     6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Thursday             12:00 pm - 4:00 pm     6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Friday                  12:00 pm - 4:00 pm     6:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Saturday              12:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Sunday                 12:00 pm - 10:10 pm

Break Hours - Monday - Thursday - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Break Hour -  Friday - 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Let's have a bit of history here.  Isaan Providence is in the northeast region of Thailand, surrounded by Laos to the East and North, Thailand to the West and Cambodia to the South with Mekong River bordering it's Northern boundary.  The flavors and some of the ingredients that are prevalent are lime, chili peppers, cilantro, sticky rice, fresh fruits and vegetables, sticky rice, mint, peanuts and other fresh herbs.  

Beef Ping Kati Sod

Grilled coconut milk marinated beef skewers with boiled rice noodles

$13.00

Two of my friends, sisters Jen & Michelle recommended this place as this was our first time visiting and it was such a pleasant experience.  This was a wonderful treat for me because Jen & Michelle were on their way to Brazil for an 9 months internship.    

The waitstaff was very welcoming, knowledgeable about the items on the menu with recommendations.   The beef was so tender, spicy and so well seasoned, you can tell that it was marinated.  I liked the idea of it being on skewers which is one of the arts of eating.  The boiled rice noodles had a lot of  flavor and unfortunately it went fast.  

Stop by and treat yourself to a part of NY Thailand that is tasty, well seasoned and take a journey without getting on the plane.   

#somtumdertogo  #newyork  #lowereastside  #thaifood   #isan  #northereasternthaifood  #food  #goodfood  #fierypapayasalads  #isanstlye  #welcoming  #flavorable  #ambience 

Sweet Chick - lower east side with a bit of a southern accent

Sweet Chick
178 Ludlow Street
New York, NY 10002
646-657-0233

website:  sweetchick.com

Hours:

Monday                  11:00 am - 2:00 a.m.
Tuesday                  11:00 am - 2:00 a.m.
Wednesday            11:00 am - 2:00 a.m.
Thursday                11:00 am - 2:00 a.m.
Friday                     11:00 am - 2:00 a.m.
Saturday                10:00 am - 4:00 p.m
Sunday                   10:00 am - 4:00 p.m.

They currently do not take reservations.

Last seating is at 1:30 am.

Nashville Hot! Chicken & Waffle - $21.00

As my friend Roz and I were venturing on the lower east side, we decided that we were hungry and stopped in to Sweet Chick's as we had heard about this restaurant for awhile.  

I order the chicken and waffles.  The chicken was extra crispy with a mild season but not juicy.  The waffles were a bit hard but the butter was good and the syrup enhanced the flavor of the waffles.  

The service was moderate but she did come and check to see how our food was.  

I have yet to taste what the big hype is about, but I will venture again to see if maybe Sweet Chick's will live up to its reputation the second time around.  

#sweetchick  #newyork   #lowereastside  #soulfood   #chicken #waffles  #pancakes #frittatas  #southern   #shrimpandgrits   #casualdining  #socialatmosphere  #music  #fullbar  #sliders

Antika - family style pizzeria for sure!

Antika Pizza - permanently closed
3924 Broadway
New York, NY 10032
212-718-9100

36-08 30th Avenue
Astoria, NY  11301
718-545-0555
www.antikapizzaiaastoria.com

Hours:

Monday             4:00 - 10:45 pm
Tuesday            4:00 - 10:45 pm
Wednesday      4:00 - 10:45 pm
Thursday          4:00 - 10:45 pm 
Friday               4:00 - 10:45 pm   
Saturday          11:00 am - 11:45 pm
Sunday             1:00 am - 10:45 pm

Old Fashioned Grandma Style square Pizza - $21.00

Antika red and business cards states Antika, Family Style Pizzeria.  So true, so true!  I could not make up my mind on what to order so I choose the Old Fashioned Grandma Style Square Pizza.  Now can I tell you about this pizza?  The pizza is square shaped with a thin crust, charred in a brick oven, topped with san marzano tomatoes, yummy, fresh mozzarella, grande mozzarella (who knew!), pecorino cheese (yes!), grana padano with extra virgin olive oil and oregano.  This pizza was not created for one person to eat, slices, umm 12, which I was determined to eat as many as I could especially after the first few bites.  It is a family style pizza. 

You might just ask yourself, what is grande mozzarella, because I did. What I found out was that is has a rich, soft, creamy and buttery flavor. 

While dining with my co-workers Erica and Leilani,  after I slowly could only eat 3 slices,  savoring the flavors of this pizza, I had to bring the rest home thankfully.  I reheated 3 slices in the oven later on in the evening and it still held the flavors and tasted just as good as when I was sitting in Antika.

The atmosphere is very laid back and comfortable.   I didn’t feel rush and the wait staff was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient.  Love the high back red crisscross cushion seats and the brick walls with ceiling to floor windows.  Looking forward to my next visit and wonder what my next choice will be from the menu.

#antikapizzaiaastoria  #astoria  #queens #newyork   #pizza  #italian   #food    #comfortfood   friendly    #desserts    #lunch     #dinner    #greatatmosphere    #instalike    #flavorablepizza

Spice - Union Square - Thai

Spice

39 E. 13th street (at University Place)

New York, NY 10003

212-982-3758

www.spicethainyc.com

Hours:

Monday           11:30 AM - 4:15 pm, 5:30 - 10:30 pm

Tuesday           11:30 AM - 4:15 pm, 5:30 - 10:30 pm

Wednesday     11:30 AM - 4:15 pm, 5:30 - 10:30 pm

Thursday         11:30 AM - 4:15 pm, 5:30 - 10:30 pm

Friday              11:30 AM - 4:15 pm, 5:30 - 10:30 pm

Saturday          12:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Sunday            12:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Char Grilled Chicken with green papaya salad and sticky rice - $15.00

Dinner at Spice with a I have not seen you in a very long time my friend Michelle on a fine Friday May 11th summer evening!

When Michelle mentioned that we should meet at Spice, I was not only interested but ready because I have passed this Thai restaurant many times and never stopped in.  After eating here, shame on me.

After being escorted to the second floor of the restaurant because there were no empty tables downstairs because it was so crowded.  I noticed while walking up the stairs to be seated that Spice contains a full bar in which they have a happy hour, table and counter seating, medium lights, music and wheelchair accessible.

My appetizer was the Crispy Spring Rolls that were so fresh you could taste the lime and mustard seed sauce, so good.  My main course was the Char Grilled Chicken with green papaya salad and sticky rice, oh my!  Loved it!!   The chicken was charred just right, tender and well seasoned.  The green papaya salad was very refreshing.

This restaurant has an intimate feel to it.  I like the ambiance and the food is great.  Spice is a causal dining restaurant with a twist on Thai cuisine.  Well done.

#spicethai   #newyork  #unionsquare  #thaifood  #thaicusine   #greatfood  #affordable  #freshfood  #enjoy  #ambianceisfun   #lunchspecials   #noodlelunchspecials  #goodeats

California Pizza Kitchen in Garden State Mall

California Pizza Kitchen 

Garden State Mall

1 Garden State Plaza Blvd. Ste. 2320 

Paramus, NJ  07652

201-587-0005

www.cpk.com

Hours:

Monday              11:00 am - 11:00 pm   

Tuesday              11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Wednesday        11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Thursday            11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Friday                 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Saturday             11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Sunday                12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Delivery               11:00 am - 8:30 pm

White corn guacamole & chips - $3.85

Margherita Pizza - $12.50

Saturday September 9, 2018 -  11:00 am or somewhere near there 

So a few slices are missing.  I thought it would be better if you could see how thin and savory the pizza looks before you ate a slice.  Ok, ok, yes I ate two slices before I took the picture.

California Pizza Kitchen is located in the middle of the Garden State Plaza Mall in Paramus N.J. The reception you receive at the entrance is quite welcoming.  The restaurant has a modern and contemporary decor.  Booths, tables, counters with bar stools and where you can sit and watch the pizza's come out of the pizza over.

After my son T, daughter Brandy and I were seated, this real friendly waiter appeared almost immediately, on a saturday!  I ordered the margherita pizza and white corn guacamole that came with white and blue corn tortilla chips as an appetizer.  You are able to see your pizza being made.

The white corn was bland even though it had avocado, sweet corn, black beans, bell peppers, cilantro and serrano peppers and jicame.  I sent it back the white corn guacamole back but kept the chips and just waited for the pizza.  The pizza had a thin crispy crust and you can taste the italian tomatoes, basil and mozzarella which was pretty good.  

California Pizza is cool and family friendly restaurant with wonderful servers.

#cpk   #paramus   #newjersey    #pizza   #crispythincrust   #cauliflowercrust  #food  #like #goodpizza  #soups   #salads   #gardenstatemall   #causal    #goodandefficientservice     

Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles in Anaheim Calif.

Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

2110 S Harbor Blvd. (near Disney)

Anaheim, CA 92802

714-823-4130

www.roscoechickenandwaffles.com

Hours:  

Monday               8:00 am - 11:00 pm

Tuesday               8:00 am - 11:00 pm

Wednesday         8:00 am - 11:00 pm

Thursday             8:00 am - 11:00 pm 

Friday                  8:00 am - 1:00 am

Saturday             8:00 am - 1:00 am

Sunday                8:00 am - 11:00 pm

                            

   

Fried chicken dinner with candy yams, collard greens, corn bread ($15.99 with a side of potato salad ($5.49)

Summertime and the living is easy.

This is my third Roscoe's location that I have eaten in and my plan is to visit as many of their restaurants as I can and end back where it all began for me in Los Angeles at 5006 Pico Blvd.   And so far the food has been consistent at all three locations.

As you can see by the picture, my plate had just barely enough for me to eat (LOL).  Seriously, I couldn't finish it all, but I gave it the good old team try.

The waitstaff was quick, funny and professional.  Even though the restaurant was very busy, the food was delivered pretty quick, but we had to wait for our drinks because they ran out of ice in which they actually had to go out and purchase.  Keep your customers happy.

Let's start with the fried chicken.  Just the right amount of seasoning, crispy yet tender and juicy.  Finger lickin' good.  The collard greens were cooked just right, had a bit of a crunch and not soggy, yeah!!  The sweet potatoes and the cornbread were okay.

I've had their chicken and waffles and they are pretty darn good.

#roscoeschickenandwaffles   #anaheim  #california   #chicken  #waffles  #relax #food  #soulfood   #goodfood  #friendly  #inexpensive  #fun  #welcoming  #family  #friends  #breakfast  #lunch   #dinner  #popular   #busy   #latenight  #greatservice  #foodblog