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Absolutely, Pizzasnob.

Had this last night. It was easy to find as it was the first or second stall when you walk in. I had the #1 to go. The sandwich was in a word, disappointing. There was a bit too much of the pickled veggies and the meat wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked. I used to live in Sunset Park around the corner from Ba Xuyen so their sandwiches are the high watermark by which I judge every other banh mi. Though serviceable I'm probably not going to be a regular at Golden Vietnam. :(

This wasn't a meal; it was a money laundering operation.

@scoutiepie: So it's Fujianese-run...very interesting. It was hard to find?

Wow, everything looks AMAZING. I especially like the looks of the duck rillette and the hashbrown.

glad to see HB in there...i was afriad i was the only one who dug their burger. they get mucho points for using the potato roll too!

Congrats from London, England. Hopefully next time I'm in NY you'll have opened successfully and started serving some of your beautiful pies.

My family and I will welcome you to the hood by coming at least once a month. Looking forward to some decent competition to Motorino and Fornino and one that's within walking distance from us!

dammit! my cousin just moved and would have lived about 2 blocks from here. looks like i'll have to make a road trip net time i come out for a visit. good luck paulie gee!

congrats Paulie! every time one of your pizza parties gets posted i end up drooling all over my keyboard. can't wait to try some for myself

let me know if you need an apprentice pizzaiolo ;)

I just got back from Corton. The website asks guests to refrain from using flash photography and cell phones. I accept that gladly. You quote Drew here as saying,

"No, we're not going to stop people from taking photos," Nieporent said. "We'd just like people to be considerate of the other people in the restaurant.""

So why, when I entered, was I told that no photography was permitted. I asked nicely and was told, "no". The host asked the chef and reiterated that it was not permissible. I explained that I would not use a flash. I explained that I would not use the photos online nor for any commercial purposes. Still, my request was refused. I feel lied to based on the website only saying that "flash photography" was not permitted and also the quote here from Drew. So Drew, why is this?

The food at Corton was good but, just like Momofuku Ko, I won't be back. I see no reason to reward restaurants who don't consider my desire for a permanent memory, valid. They can make any policies they like but I still get to chose where I dine. I also chose to deal with people who advertise honestly. Drew said that, "we're not going to stop people" but that is just what they did. That to me is deceptive.

In the interest of full disclosure, the host did comp a round of drinks for us because of this. Still, it, (please, please, pardon the pun, leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Reminds me of when Ezra Johnson (defensive lineman for the Packers) chowed down a hot dog on the sidelines in the 4th quarter of a blowout game against the Broncos...however big difference--the Packers were down 38-0. When you're done playing for the day because you're winning big--like Sanchez and the Jets were--you're allowed. When you're done playing because you're losing big--like Johnson and the Packers were--not so much

I *never* ask Dunkins to toast my bagel. Why? Because the so-called "toasters" at DD are terrible. They turn out charred, spongy bagels - no better than microwaving.