Patsy’s Pizzeria (Murray Hill) February 5, 2004[CLOSED] There’s not much bad one can say about brick oven pizza. Honestly, it’s almost like badmouthing a...
Worldwide Gourmet Deli February 5, 2004[CLOSED] Calling this place gourmet is like calling a Buick Regal sporty; the claim is an obvious farce,...
Mangia e Bevi February 5, 2004[CLOSED] Cheap Italian is the life’s blood of the New York restaurant market. Some think it’s those fancy-schmancy,...
Kabul Cafe February 5, 2004[CLOSED] I won’t lie, I looked around to make sure there weren’t a couple white guys in sunglasses...
Caffè Buon Gusto (Chelsea) February 5, 2004[CLOSED] The joint has a strange cave quality about it. Caves are dark, dank and not set up...
Pastis February 5, 2004[CLOSED at this location] Pastis is quite a site to behold. It’s not fancy-schmancy, but rich looking in...
Famous Original Ray’s Pizza (Times Square) February 5, 2004Well, this Ray’s has the dubious distinction of being the dirtiest, dingiest member of the chain. The day...
Famous Famiglia Pizza (Times Square – South) February 5, 2004The only thing this place is famous for is overcharging unsuspecting tourists for mediocre pizza. A couple slices...
Wok & Roll February 5, 2004[CLOSED] Straight from the malls of middle America and into your home comes Wok & Roll. This food...
Under the Volcano February 5, 2004[CLOSED] Named after a 1980’s movie about a bunch of munchkins who take over a hotel… What? That’s...
Amish Market February 5, 2004Amazing, Kelly McGillis is nowhere to be found in this 8th Avenue establishment. This joint is about as...
Son Cubano February 5, 2004[CLOSED] I’ve never been to Cuba, but I can’t imagine that over forty years of sanctions has raised...
East 4th Street Bar February 5, 2004[CLOSED] Hey, I have an idea! Let’s go to that bar. You know, that bar. The one down...
Malachy’s Donegal Inn February 5, 2004There’s no sugarcoating it; this place is a dive. Granted, it’s a dive on the UWS and is...
George Keeley February 5, 2004This place somehow reminds me of the lobby of the giant, 1980’s UES apartment building I used to...
Nathan’s Famous (Times Square) February 5, 2004[CLOSED] It left me wondering after eating here what it is exactly Nathan is famous for. I don’t...
Hi-Life Bar & Grill February 5, 2004For whatever reason, this place reminds me of an old, black leather chair. I’m really sure why, but...
Lotus Lounge February 5, 2004[CLOSED] What a serendipitous find this place was! A respite from the scene that dominates the Lower East...