I'd never been to one of these, but I was on the UES looking for a quick lunch option and they were pretty well rated. Decent-looking sandwich menu, especially the specialty ones. I got the Roast Turkey Ranch (turkey, bacon, avocado, provolone, ranch) on a jalapeno cheddar bagel, and the Hot Honey Ham & Cheddar (ham, cheddar, red onion, pickled jalapeno, dijon, and hot honey) on an asiago bagel, split with a friend. These were great, but rather heavy, and they could have used some more toasting time. Also not the cheapest, but I'm not sure how much of that was due to it being the UES location. I'll probably check out a midtown one at some point.
Went back to San Gennaro for more Lucy's. Here we have the braciole with cheese, broccoli rabe, and long hots, and the hot sausage with peppers and onions. The braciole ($15) I got from the booth that's closer to Grand Street, around lunchtime, and the sausage ($20) I got from the one by Prince Street a few minutes later. Now, I loved both, but for anyone looking to eat there today, the last day of the festival, I'd say stick with the braciole and load up on the toppings. It's a tastier, more interesting, and more substantial sandwich than the s&p, and definitely a better value even if I'd paid $20. This thing is huge and, as far as I can tell, nigh impossible to get unless you catch Lucy's at another event, whereas with s&p you have more options. Couple shots of the prep: photo 1, photo 2.
A combination bar/venue/arcade and one of my favorite places in the city, just off the Kosciuszko Street stop on the J. The whole place is its own vibe, and all the games are independently made. Well worth checking out for its own sake, but I gotta mention the hot dogs, which are conceived by Randwiches. Here we have their "Shallot of the Colossus" (Kewpie mayo, scallions, and crispy onions), next to the "Waaaluigi" cocktail (rum, plum liqueur, orgeat, and lemon), and then the "SeoulCalibur" (kimchi, kimchi mayo, one or two other things I don't recall). I'm not saying go out of your way to get these, but if you'd like to visit a unique establishment with better-than-average bar food, consider a trip to Bushwick.
Had some time to kill before an event at the Culture Lab, I hadn't eaten, and I figured I could do worse than this place based on a previous experience with one in Manhattan. Basically your garden-variety, mid-level NYC pizzeria that's still better than any chain. This is a chicken roll. Pretty much what you'd expect. 3.6 roentgen, not great, not terrible.
I walk by this place in my neighborhood all the time, and there's barely anyone in there except on weekend nights, and now I know why. They're… not great. This pepperoni slice was $4.50 and, for this quality, that's a price you can only get away with if a lot of your customers are non-locals that don't know any better. If you're on Christopher Street and dying for pizza, there are better options that don't require you to brave the L'industrie insanity (and if you want L'industrie, go on, like, a weekday afternoon).
by eldersveld
Dining and Cooking