Going out for bday dinner this week. Have been going to a lot of Brooklynish restaurants of late and, much as I appreciate farm-to-table food, am feeling a little fatigued by heirloom farro and assembled carrot plates.

What I'd really love is a wonderful steak frites. And reasonably warm/competent service. Oysters would be nice too, but not a requirement. I may just end up back at the bar of Balthazar again, which would not be the end of the world, but would love to hear any other suggestions!

(Accidentally posted this in general food first--Apologies)
Would like to have a nicely-paced, delicious meal for Valentine's, but not suffer the prix fixe gouge. Any cuisine is game; would like to stay mid-priced -- entrees in the low $20 range or less. Downtown Manhattan or Brooklyn preferred.
Any anecdotal recs?
Or does anyone know of a comprehensive list of places that eschew the prix fixe/tasting menu?
Was planning on going to Giuseppina's, but they're closed on Tuesdays.

Would like to have a nicely-paced, delicious meal for Valentine's, but not suffer the prix fixe gouge. Any cuisine is game; would like to stay mid-priced -- entrees in the low $20 range or less. Downtown Manhattan or Brooklyn preferred.
Any anecdotal recs?
Or does anyone know of a comprehensive list of places that eschew the prix fixe/tasting menu?
Was planning on going to Giuseppina's, but they're closed on Tuesdays.

They sure are boozy. Had one for dessert and it's a little serious. What can I do with them besides eat straight out of the jar: flame them over ice cream (would that temper the booze a bit?), cook down into sauce...

Hello:
Anyone know where I can buy rennet and citric acid to make mozz at home?
Thanks

I'd like to know the restaurants in the 5 boros that serve a high standard of food where people consistently receive good service. By good service I am talking knowledge, eloquence, friendliness and grace--the things that the server him/herself can control.
I find I can rely on service at:
Mas, Lupa, Babbo, Cru, Gramercy, 11 Mad, the bar at Balthazar, Zenkitchi (wburg), and after that I'm drawing a blank...