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Another great post.

The restaurant I work at was one of the many that shut down for the weekend. For us, staying open was not an option, as it's a large restaurant, with a huge staff, several of whom have long commutes (1-2+ hours to and from outside the city) on a regular day. However, I do appreciate the spirit of this post, and of the businesses that stayed open through the storm. On the flipside, being 'forced' to stay at home all night, with a loved one, provided a rare opportunity of another kind for some.

I always look forward to and enjoy your posts. Keep up the good work!

Nice post! I've really been enjoying this series a lot.

I say, to each his own--do what works best for you.
That said, I have been perplexed on more than one occasion to see a bartender using a jigger, but spilling over it into the glass. An innovative combining of the two methods, or shameful lack of skill and/or regard?

Thanks, guys! I think we're going to give Blue Smoke a shot.

Great article.

Almost better than the article, though, is how about 80% of the people posting comments clearly missed the whole point and/or are just venting some blind burger rage.

BURGER RAGE!!!

I'm also born and raised in SoCal, living in NY, have had all three numerous times (except for Five Guys, in which case twice was enough to decide not to waste my time again, at least not with NY locations), and agree with the outcome of this test.

Revisiting this review makes my heart sink. I made the rookiemistake of trying to visit this place yesterday--a Friday, albeit fairly early--and after waiting for 40 minutes afte putting my name down for a table of four, amongst elbowy foodistas who all seemed to believe they were more entitled than the next guy to be seated, I had to take my business elsewhere (had a lovely, quiet, and extremely delicious meal at Old Sichuan).
I do still want to try this place, and my bad for naively thinking it would not be a nightmarish experience trying to eat anywhere in the EV on a Friday night (especially a place coveredby no less than 3 of the city's most revered food blogs). The curseof living in one of the geatest food cities in the world.
That experience was to turn me off from trying for at least a few months...at which point I will be there around 5:30 on a Monday. Until, Thai only in Queens foe me.

Good luck and congratulations, Adam!
And so happy you'll still be around -- your reviews always make me smile/laugh/hungry, usually in that order.

I want a cheeseburger pizza now.

Cheeseburger pizza > Pizza cheeseburger

Welcome, Meredith!

Maybe they got it confused with the cornbread at Brooklyn Star (which is excellent, btw)? Understandably so, as the two seem to share some menu similarities (e.g. tripe chili con fritos).

That said, this all looks awesome. Can't wait to try it.

I'm so glad someone already commented on that. I second the second comment, too.
(The first sentence--while I'm fully familiar with the reference--is kind of a mouthful of wtf, as well.)

Sorry. Everyone's a critic (particularly me). The food looks and sounds great!

I have to say that I'm pretty shocked at the conclusion regarding Sripraphai. "Thai-American fare"?? It just goes to show how drastically different the experiences can be at the same establishment, depending on various factors such as what you're looking for, and whether or not you're "in the know." It also confirms my (and many others') suspicions that Sripraphai has definitely altered the style of their dishes to accomodate their broader client-base, leading to many older fans to say it has gone downhill.
As one who's been a frequent customer for several years now, while I have found it somewhat annoying that it generally takes a lot more aggressive persuasion to get the food the way I like it (most likely due to complaints from newer customers who unknowingly got in over their heads) it can be done, just with a bit more persuasive efforts (it's a lot easier if we happen to get one of our favorite long-time servers.)

That said, Ayada tends to be first the first choice for me nowadays--excellent food, really really sweet staff, no crowds, and no haggling over spiciness or "authenticity."

Might be an irrelevant vote, since I too haven't been to Trestle On Tenth, but The Red Cat is great. Unpretentious, warm, and inviting--both the vibe and the food.

That list depresses me, 'cause it just made me realize how far behind I've fallen in the NY burger scene as of late. Gotta get back on the burger train!

I don't want to inundate the editors with even more emails, but ditto! Pins and needles.