Blarney Rock Pub June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Now that’s an original name for a bar! Is it a clever nod to Rolling Rock? Are...
Judge Crater’s June 7, 2000[CLOSED] is now: Biddy’s Pub Holy crap, it’s The Gaf! Who knew that under all the moldy pennants,...
Tenth Street Lounge June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Despite this lounge’s velvet rope, $10 cover after 10:30PM and $6 bottled beers, it doesn’t draw the...
Papaya King (Upper East Side) June 7, 2000[CLOSED] The signs proclaim: “tastier than filet mignon!” Tasty maybe, but since when can cow lips and ears...
Subway Inn June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Welcome to the twilight zone and what might be the biggest dive in the entire city —...
Kinsale Tavern June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Prior to its remodeling in 1998, the Kinsale was less like a tavern and more like a...
Pablo’s June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Atmosphere is not Pablo’s strongest suit. We were actually wondering at what garage sale they picked up...
Fubar June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Generally the midtown bar scene is stuffed with suits as far as the eye can see. There...
Kan Pai June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Japanese restaurants in the 70’s on the UES are more numerous than mustaches at a Bills game....
Pita Grill (Turtle Bay) June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Sometimes fakers are just that. Embroiled in what I like to call the Ray’s/Famous Ray’s/Famous Original Ray’s...
University Place Restaurant June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Sometimes you can be surprised, even by a Greek diner. Chef whoeverapopolis serves a mean buffalo burger...
Cilantro – North June 7, 2000[CLOSED] There is something particularly attractive about margaritas, and Mexican cuisine in general. This is the principal on...
Chez Es Saada June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Billy, you ever been in a Turkish prison? Well, we have — and it’s called Chez Es...
Jasmine June 7, 2000[CLOSED] If we didn’t know any better, we’d swear there was an underground tunnel leading directly to this...
Gemini Lounge June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Certainly the strangest candidate on the velvet rope tour, Gemini Lounge loves to think of itself as...
Opal June 7, 2000[CLOSED] Have you ever had the feeling you’ve been somewhere before, despite the fact you know you’ve never...
Oikawa June 7, 2000[CLOSED] How can a Japanese restaurant in the middle of midtown do no lunch business? Ask the slow-asses...
Scores – East Side June 7, 2000[CLOSED] O.K. What does one get for a $40 cover at most places? You’re right, there’s no such...