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Manhattan: Uptown Girl--UES and UWS
Places I like on the Upper East Side and Upper West Side.
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Avaliação de 3 estrelas de Caroline: I'm a review behind for the April Challenge so here's an extra review to get me back on track! I used to work around the corner from Make 10 so I passed by it constantly and occasionally popped by. Some of the shoes were pricier than what I wanted to spend, but the sales were quite impressive. I wouldn't go out of my way to stop in there but if I were in the neighborhood, I would probably check out the current shoe selections. -
Avaliação de 4 estrelas de Caroline: I just love Aveda--the products, the services, the experience. The Scott J Aveda Salon & Spa is no exception. I would recommend it to anyone who's in the neighborhood. -
Avaliação de 5 estrelas de Caroline: David Burke Townhouse was wonderful and the atmosphere is so elegant. Everything about the experience there was great and I hope to have an excuse to come back. -
Avaliação de 5 estrelas de Caroline: I came here with my family for Easter brunch. The room was simply beautiful, and lunch was inventive Italian and delicious. -
Avaliação de 5 estrelas de Caroline: Beyoglu is fabulous. I came here with my sister and was impressed with every aspect of our meal--excellent service, attractive decor, delicious Turkish cuisine--get the hummus and the chicken kebabs! I hope to return soon. -
Avaliação de 3 estrelas de Caroline: Grace's is certainly quite nice and the food is good but not superb. I would recommend skipping Grace's and going to Accademia di Vino (a few blocks down on 3rd Avenue) instead. -
Avaliação de 5 estrelas de Caroline: A well-earned five star review. I went to Cafe des Artistes as a kid and had an exceptional Waldorf chicken salad. Given that I was in middle school at the time and I still remember it, you can tell it was clearly a stand-out. Today, I came to Leopard at des Artistes with my parents and sister for Easter brunch. Coming from a small family, we tend to go to restaurants on holidays and splurge a little. It was interesting to see the new evolution of Cafe des Artistes, now Leopard at des Artistes. The food wasn't brunch standards as my mom expected. The food was Italian and quite good. While most of the people dining were closer to my parents age (if not a bit older) than that of my sister and I, it was still fairly lively. The waiter brought out these rice balls with veal and mozzarella to start. They reminded me of the rice balls at Tanuki Tavern in a good way. I wish I had known those would be coming out or I wouldn't have ordered the risotto, but the risotto was fabulous--far too rich to finish, but truly excellent. My sister and I noticed a VIP nook on the way to the bathroom. I wonder who's eaten there? I would highly recommend Leopard for a special occasion. -
Avaliação de 4 estrelas de Caroline: Cute, little UES cafe good for Americanos and conversation. -
Avaliação de 5 estrelas de Caroline: Five stars--the people who work there are soooooo nice and were incredibly helpful when I left my phone there. The clothes there are really cute and reasonably priced (comparable to Uniqlo.)
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Avaliação de 5 estrelas de Caroline: I didn't realize we went to JG Melon that often until our waitress greeted us as "regulars." I remember coming here as a kid and the place has always been the same. Simple menu, close quarters, one of the best burgers you'll ever eat, and puffy cottage fries. Marcelo is a big fan of the older gentleman who we often see taking names and getting people to their respective tables. He is no-nonsense but he is efficient, and overall the staff has consistently been affable. Please bear in mind that I usually am annoyed by cash-only businesses but this is a true NYC institution. Don't read too much into the negative reviews--they're written by people who like to rant about UES residents and establishments primarily out of jealousy. Also, if racism runs rampant at JG Melon, we certainly haven't experienced it! While I am a redheaded Caucasian woman, my boyfriend is a brown-skinned Latino, and we have always (without fail!) been given a warm reception. -
Avaliação de 4 estrelas de Caroline: What I described years ago as a "sensual wine bar" by night also proved to be a good place for brunch. The restaurant was packed--there were a lot of groups of friends there for, I am assuming, the bottomless brunch, some couples on double dates, and us with my mom. Everyone was in such great spirits and the atmosphere was still cozy even though the lights were on. It was a bit loud but the brunch standards we ordered were tasty. My one issue was that it was incredibly understaffed for a busy Sunday afternoon. Apparently, there were only two people working in the kitchen, not enough waitstaff, and one overburdened bartender. I am not sure what the reason for that was, but our food took an eternity to come out. Even so, it was a lovely occasion and I am sure we'll be back at some point. -
Avaliação de 5 estrelas de Caroline: I went here with my friend and my parents for Saturday brunch. Amber has that sensual, Asian-fusion vibe and the food was delicious. My mom and I had sushi which we loved, my dad said his ribs were the best he ever had and my friend liked the tangerine chicken a lot. Overall, Amber is a winner! -
Avaliação de 4 estrelas de Caroline: I came here with my family for Father's Day brunch. The service was courteous and attentive, the decor was minimalist chic, and the food was superb. I especially enjoyed the duck meatballs from the canape course and the cornbread scones in the bread basket. My salmon was cooked exactly as I had asked--medium. My only complaint was that the food was a little too rich and on the oily side. I know this is French cuisine, but it was a bit much. Other than that, Dovetail was the perfect place to celebrate my dad, who deserves nothing but the best. -
Avaliação de 4 estrelas de Caroline: Excellent French cuisine. I've been to L'Absinthe twice--once for dinner on an average Friday night and, surprisingly enough, on Thanksgiving last yr. The Thanksgiving was particularly memorable and I would definitely recommend it to other people with small families or who just don't feel like cooking in their apts/leaving town for the holiday. -
Avaliação de 4 estrelas de Caroline: I came here the other night for a quick dinner with my parents while waiting for the Lehigh crew to roll into town for the wkend. I remember coming a few yrs ago back when Bistro du Nord was here and still think the upstairs area is a bit cramped. However, the food is very good--I had salad and then salmon with sauteed green beans--and I had a nice time with my folks. -
Avaliação de 4 estrelas de Caroline: Excellent seafood but I just prefer Atlantic Grill. -
Avaliação de 3 estrelas de Caroline: I came to Cafe Lalo with my sister, her best friend Brittany and Brittany's sister last night. I wasn't sure what to expect but I hadn't been to the UWS in a while and figured it would be a nice adventure. Cafe Lalo definitely felt like a Parisian bakery/cafe, however it was a bit cramped and noisy. The food was definitely good, but there was a bit of confusion as the menu was vegetarian with some fish. I'm assuming that the place is Kosher but not strict Kosher--some of the desserts are marked specifically Kosher, so if you have that type of dietary restriction you should definitely pop by. There are also a number of gluten-free foods on the menu, including desserts. I had the cauliflower grilled sandwich which was delightful but I couldn't finish more than half of it as it was pretty large. It came with a delicious salad that had pine nuts and fresh herbs. I didn't order dessert although the rest of my table said they were great. I did have an Americano that was very good. Now that I'm moving to the UES, I may spend more time in this part of town and would consider visiting Cafe Lalo again.
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Avaliação de 4 estrelas de Caroline: This is basically a take-out place but it's sushi done right. I've come here a few times since it's close to my parents' place. The food is always fresh and tasty. Today I was especially pleased since I opted to get a spicy salmon roll in an attempt to clear my sinuses (stupid seasonal allergies!) and let me tell ya, that worked better than the Claritin I took yesterday morning. -
Avaliação de 5 estrelas de Caroline: I give Dean & Deluca and enthusiastic five stars. My parents brought in take-out to their apartment the other night and had me over for dinner. The food was terrific. The poached salmon and mashed potatoes were standouts--I'd go as far to say that the mashed potatoes were as good as those at Brasserie 8.5, which is really saying something. Mmmmmm -
Avaliação de 3 estrelas de Caroline: Friendly, unexceptional neighborhood Irish pub in the East 70's. I've been here a couple times and wasn't impressed before but they took great care of me and my friends the other night--a dozen of us--without a reservation. McKeown's redeemed itself in my book and I'll surely give it another shot. -
Avaliação de 4 estrelas de Caroline: Not to call myself an Indian food connoisseur, but I have been eating Indian food since I was a baby and my parents would take me to the cheap little places in the East Village where they would mash up the food in a food grinder so I could eat it too. So essentially, I have loved Indian food since before I had teeth. My dad and I had a delectable lunch at Tandoor Oven yesterday. I had recommended the place since I remembered having some superb take-outs from there back in 2007 when I worked in the UES. The food was as good as I remembered and the service was accommodating. My only complaint was the Italian dressing on the green salad--yuck. I'm sure I'll be back again as I'm in the neighborhood very often. -
Avaliação de 4 estrelas de Caroline: The food at Lumi is terrific, don't get me wrong, but Bella Blu is just a block or so away with not only food of the same caliber, but also a peppier vibe. I have to withhold that last star for that reason alone. I'm sorry, Lumi. -
Avaliação de 3 estrelas de Caroline: The Grill at All About Food is generally full of people who work at the neighboring hospitals on their lunch breaks. I worked in the East 70's briefly when I first graduated from college and used to come here with my co-workers at the time. The food is good but overpriced considering the cafeteria-style environment, and the lines can be a bit long. Overall, not a terrible option if you're on First Avenue in this part of town.
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Avaliação de 5 estrelas de Caroline: Rouge Tomate is terrific. I love the usage of fresh, local produce and the innovative cuisine. I went there once with my family was very impressed. I'm pretty sure this is one of my dad's favorites and I understand why. Very nice atmosphere and prompt service too. -
Avaliação de 5 estrelas de Caroline: Best bagels in NYC as far as I'm concerned. I worked around the corner from Hot & Tasty when I first graduated from college and used to grab lunch there all the time. The sandwiches are great and soooooo cheap. Ahhhh...I wish they would move down to the Flatiron District. -
Avaliação de 2 estrelas de Caroline: Kind of mediocre, over-priced diner with a great name. -
Avaliação de 4 estrelas de Caroline: Very romantic atmosphere, excellent Italian food. I would definitely come back here. -
Avaliação de 4 estrelas de Caroline: The lunch specials are a great deal and I used to come to Cilantro when I worked in the neighborhood. Mmmmm....
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Avaliação de 2 estrelas de Caroline: Two stars ONLY for the atmosphere. The service here was unprofessional and seemed to have almost no mastery of the English language. I had better chicken paillard once at Max Brenner. Very disappointing. I recommend Bella Blu, Accademia di Vino or Lumi over Per Lei.
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Avaliação de 4 estrelas de Caroline: I spend so little time on the UWS (I'm really an East Sider) but Isabella's is certainly worth the trip. I haven't been here in a little while but it offers delicious Italian cuisine in a classy setting.
