Stopped by Izzy's Smokehouse tonight. It was closed so I knocked a bit and someone finally opened the door. Izzy sold me a pound and a half of smoked brisket, which came with some home made pickle's and red cabbage type of cole slaw I bought some pit smoked brisket n beans He did not have anything else to sell me. Straight out - The stuff he sold me was wow - I am a true gourmet and at a loss for words. He is not yet open and yet is already ranked in the top five Kosher meat places in the USA. I just don't know the other four, lol He mentioned he may sell take out for Shabbos tomorrow, and then close next week to refine the kitchen. I seriously cannot recommend a better place to buy smoked meat. Then again there were no real options until now.
Pescada
Moty Scheinfeld- 06/11/15
Went last night to celebrate our 29th Anniversary. Great Experience, great service, great food. Go and check it out it's worth it.
Kosher Cafe and Bakery in Las Vegas
The Kosher Gourmet- 06/11/15
Kosher Cafe and Bakery in Las Vegas The Bagels are fantastic I kid you not May be the best I have ever had I live in Brooklyn The owner told me he had never produced a bagel in his life. I refused to buy one and he slipped one (plain) into my bag unasked and unnoticed by me. It was fantastic. As an aside some of his baked goods were very good, Challa was good
Bedford Kitchen & Wine Bar
The Kosher Gourmet- 06/11/15
Bedford Kitchen & Wine Bar 69-44 Main Street Flushing, NY 11367 They opened last night. The ambiance was good for New York and great for Queens The food presentation was excellent Now on to the food "Tuna Poke" Spot on winner and it was properly marinated Funny name for a great dish "Short Rib" Good "Veal and Chicken Meatballs" Good "Charred Corn and Marrow" Tasty They need to provide utensils to eat it with, since it is served on the cob "Beer" Excellent choices "Flat Bread #2 Flat out winner Deserts Tried the Olive Oil Cake and the Flowerless Chocolate They were light which was nice As far as taste they were better than average The overall impression is that this restaurant will become a strong contender for the number one Kosher place to go to in Queens The Kosher Gourmet
Bedford Kitchen & Wine Bar
The Kosher Gourmet- 06/11/15
They opened last night. The ambiance was good for New York and great for Queens The food presentation was excellent Now on to the food "Tuna Poke" Spot on winner and it was properly marinated Funny name for a great dish "Short Rib" Good "Veal and Chicken Meatballs" Good "Charred Corn and Marrow" Tasty They need to provide utensils to eat it with, since it is served on the cob "Beer" Excellent choices "Flat Bread #2 Flat out winner "Deserts" Tried the Olive Oil Cake and the Flowerless Chocolate They were light which was nice As far as taste they were better than average My overall impression is that this restaurant will become a strong contender for the number one place to go to in Queens
Upper Crust - Upscale Eatery
Jacob- 06/11/15
Ba-Li Laffa
Frayda- 05/28/15
My family ate here last year. The food was great, ambiance was very nice, and the staff was very pleasant.
Nobo
Motti- 05/28/15
Ate at Nobo, The tartar was delightful, the sweetbreads were better then what i had at David Chang's restaurant, Momofuku Ssam Bar. There was a delicate touch here i have not seen before with kosher food. The seabeans with the tartar, was deft. The shortribs were tender and deeply beefy, and the purslane for a green on the plate is surprising and thoughtful. The grits tasted rich and hard to image had no dairy. Duck sous vide two ways, phenominal. For desert we had the sorbet sampler, each was delicate, and balanced, the tamarind was notable, as we the leechee. If i got the check at a treyf restaraunt and ate the meal i did i would have been very happy...
Traditions Eatery
Carolyn & Alan Casden- 06/11/15
CAROLYN AND I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTFUL AND PLENTIFUL SHIVA PLATTERS DELIVERED TO 543 FAIRWAY DRIVE. AS USUAL YOU DID A GREAT JOB!!
El Gaucho Glatt
Customer- 05/28/15
I have been here 3 times and each time the food and service were awesome. I've been to decent steak houses where the food is great but when I visit again the food was terrible. I recommend this place to all.
Just came back from dinner with my family at Wok n Grill. We were very impressed overall. Food was absolutely delicious and very fresh. Large portions at a great price, with very friendly service. Highly recommeded! We will iy"H be back.
Preparing for a family sheva brachos I didnt know what to expect. I was skeptical thinking about the amount and variety and our budget ,what would my family say and think. Boy was I wrong. As we were greeted into a spacious space beautifully decorated and exquisitely set. Coffe and tea waiting enough for all without having to wait for a waiter etc. On the table 3 choices of salads drinks and just a very heimishe feeling. From then on food just kept coming out with very friendly and professional waiters. The staff was great and accommodating, they even lowered the music when it came time for the gevaldike divrei Torah that was given followed by the showering of brachos to the beaming chosson and kallah. Dessert was mouthwatering and they didn't bother us when we stayed a tad late. It was a great simcha and I'd like to thank cafe Venezia. Mazal tov on your simcha
OMG, THIS PLACE ROCKS Driving down Coney looking for something to eat, a "under new management " sign hits my eye. I went in and the food and service are amazing. Also the pricing was amazing, and the place was very clean. I will be coming back quickly.
Prime Wok n Grill
Ari- 03/05/15
I happened to check out this place last week and was greatly impressed! Food was delicious, service was top notch, and so was the ambiance...! I'll be coming back very often... wonderful place!
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Fay- 03/05/15
Ate here several times during vacation. The food was SUPERB! Highly recommend this restaurant. Every dish we ordered was deliciously tasty, perfectly seasoned! The service was generous, friendly and accommodating. Enjoy the experience!
The food was fantastic, extremely flavorful and delicious! We enjoyed EVERY dish we ate. They have a lovely menu and well priced too. Highly recommended. ENJOY!
Prime Wok n Grill
Sarah- 06/11/15
Great place for a relaxing night out with your spouse, great menu, especially the specialty steaks. It is in overall an upper class and pleasant steakhouse where we enjoyed some private time!
Prime Wok n Grill
Yossi- 02/17/15
I passed by for a quick lunch and I must say that I was really impressed with the friendly service i got, specifically the (new) manager Avi. The food is fresh and served in a clean and overall high class manner. I would certainly recommend this restaurant.
COLBEH is an excellent restaurant. Service is one of the best I had in New York.Food is excellent and healthy. The staff at COLBEH will make you want to come for more.I hosted a luncheon at COBEH everyone was pleased, there were plenty of food and great service.
Talia's Steakhouse
Great experience!- 01/28/15
My girlfriends and I were looking to go someplace kosher for dinner. Talias was close to where we were on the Upper West Side, and a friend had recommended it, so we decided to give it a try! It was really busy, so we had to wait for a seat, but the staff was really nice. They got us a seat as soon as they could, even moving around some of the tables to accommodate us. It was well worth the wait because the food was excellent!!! I had the Moroccan salmon, and my girlfriends all got the steak. We had some pretty delicious cocktails too. We tried to eat everything but couldn't. It was the best meal I've had in a long time. We are definitely coming back.
Prime Wok n Grill
YitZee- 02/11/15
"""UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT"""" and I got to tell you the new manager, Avi is doing a great job at it. Just ordered a Chinese and Japanese dish along with 2 appetizers, the food was delicious, delicious, delicious. the Customer Service was fabulous and there was nearly no wait for the food to come out. My Wife is a great chef and she was very pleased with the food. and we will definitely return. another reviewer here mentions something about a 10 ft. table which i didn't see and I assume was removed. Overall, a great place for a family meal or a quiet date night at an extremely reasonable price.
Reply #1 submitted by: Yakov on 02/17/15
I don't like asian cuisine, but I see that they have steaks, are their steaks good?
Was recently at your restaurant and was very impressed with the food and atmosphere. If you ever would consider another location in NJ and would be interested in an investor please be in touch. You have a great place!!
Fish Plate
Rivka Weinberer- 01/28/15
Just wanted to say that the food was so fresh and delicious. They cook it right away when you order it. We went on a quiet weeknight so the service was super quick. Very satisfying and priced quite reasonable!
Butterfish
Geraldvonberger2002- 01/28/15
This actually sounds like really good food. I'm not usually much for eating healthy food, but the stuff on this menu sounds delicious. There seem to be a lot of kosher restaurants opening all over the place. I've talked to a few of my friends and they tell me the kosher food is the way to go. If they can make the food healthy and taste good at the same time, I'm all for that. I'll have to try a few of the kosher places around my house to see if I like them.
Jan 2015 - Ate here four times over three days during a business trip. Primarily Spanish speaking waiters, but I had locals with me twice, so that helped. Good place to take business associates. Tried the following all of which was excellent - Empanadas, Chorizo, Rib Eye Steak, Filet Mignon, the sampler appetizer, another kind of sausage. the last night I went to Metsuyan and shared the rib eye tacos to start along with the spring rolls, and the tacos was so good, i ordered it again as the main.
i love this restaurant, i am a customer for many years, yet the customer service when i order on the phone for home delivery should be more welcoming, besides that , the food is awesome, thank you.
Brooklyn Steak Co
Ben Shollar- 01/27/15
My wife and I decided to try Brooklyn Steak Co. for my birthday last week. We had certificates from Great Kosher Deals and were looking for a new experience. While the ambience left something to be desired (dim lighting and monochromatic decor) and we had to wait 45 minutes for service ( the restaurant was understaffed that evening, and the manager and wait staff were very apologetic), the food was amazing. Our steaks (on the rib for me, entrecote for the missus) were grilled perfectly and were served on beds of exquisite french fries (regular for me, sweet potato for the missus), and the cobbler we had for dessert was perfect. You may have to be patient, however you will enjoy a great dining experience.
Very interesting place. Pic of Jimi Hendricks and signs for quarter hot dog. Large menu. Great wings, good quantity. Chicken schnitzel was excellent. Then there were the hot dogs. Good eating. Nice portions, enjoy.
I have been traveling on business to Denver for close to 20 years from NJ (including being stranded during Hurricane Sandy), and I never miss coming to ESKD nearly every night from downtown. I have sampled every cuisine you offer, with great pleasure. I just heard that ESKD is changing ownership, so just wishing the Schreibers all the best and thanks for one of the best kosher places in the US, certainly west of the Mississippi.
Mike's Bistro
Bhersko@gmail.com- 12/26/14
In my experience, there has never been, a kosher restaurant, until Mike's Bistro that met EVERY excellent standard possible. The food was out of this world fantastic! Our waiter, Lonnie, anticipated our needs, was very personable and very professional, and the atmosphere was just beautiful. Although it is very pricey, it was worth every cent.
Lamed Vav Review
Zalmy Silver- 12/12/14
Before reading any further, please skip directly to the pictures above.... the owner spared no expense creating a STUNNING atmosphere. the bar is sparkling new, the wine rack is a wonderful centerpiece, and the artwork/chandeliers lend an atmosphere of being in an expensive, high class environment.... typically associated with the requisite high prices to go along with it.
Now, what if i told you the most expensive item on the menu started with a "three"? Yup. $39 for a veal chop, or prime rib-eye steak, the 2 most expensive things on the menu (with many items being far, far less).... are you surprised? Bc i thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. I cant recall seeing a place with such aesthetics with such low prices. Its really a fantastic value for anywhere, let alone the tri-state area where you can expect to pay a good 30-50% more for the same dishes in an upper-class restaurant.
That being said, the food itself was actually very good. We had 3 appetizers, and 3 main dishes, as well a hungarian goulash soup. The soup was very hearty and almost filled me up! obviously, im kidding, because that would be impossible, but for a normal person, it could happen. The best of the 3 appetizerswere sweetbreads, which were perfectly fried/sauteed to a nice crisp, with excellent flavor. I'd recommend going with that one, as the other 2, the portabello stack and risotto, although werent bad, didnt compare.
The entrees we had were the steak,the veal shoulder, and of course, a burger. The burger was actually done VERY well, and cooked just right- really delicious, although i would have liked it to be a little bigger based on the price. The steak was cooked perfectly (medium rare, bc anything else is a crime, possibly punishable by death), and delicious. My favorite dish was by far the veal shoulder- i loved the demi glaze and the meat was melt in your mouth delicious. RECOMMENDED.
We didnt order dessert, but they have a full display case stocked with many options, so you will definitely find what you want.
That being said, i would def recommend stopping by and giving this place a shot. they have a FULL bar, a tv, beer, and really good food, ESPECIALLY when you factor in the ambiance you will receive. The one main change i feel they should make is to use that bar to their full advantage and offer a seperate "bar" menu, with burgers, sliders, perhaps even chicken wings- that way they can attract both people looking for a quick, fun dinner, as well as the ppl looking for a more special, upscale dinner, bc this place is done way too nice to go to waste. If you are willing to travel just a bit further from manhattan or the long island area, you should definitely check this place out.
#Hochmaniacs #gkrmhunt
Varda- 11/09/14
I love their food !!! Colbeh moved over a few but sacrificed nothing . Their delicious appetizers like the persian potato salad, gondi are a meal in themselves. If you to experience the true flavor, order ghormeh sabzi and taddik. The stew is a delectable blend of greens , tumeric, omani lemons (persian lemons ) with cubes of soft meat. Put it over the taddik, crispy, crusty rice......DELISH. Of course, if you think Big, just get the combination platter which gives you samples of joujeh, kofta kebab, barg.....all delectable cubes of meat or chicken, or ground meat with tantalizing spices. Green rice wuth lima beans, orange rice, all amazing. And the bread, just wear elastic waists because you will want to eat one basket per person. Bring a hearty appetite and you will not be disappointed !!!!!
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Charles Hochman- 11/09/14
Today, I had the pleasure of travelling to Park Slope to Chagall Bistro. Chagall Bistro is a French steakhouse. I tasted the steak tartare there, which is a prime beef, raw tartare with capers, shallots, chives, yolks, mustard and purple potato chips. It is incredibly light and tasty and truly acts to prepare your palate for the incedible main course to follow. They have an incredibly choice of kosher wines to accompany your meal. If you are looking for a restaurant experience that is different than any other kosher restaurantin Brooklyn, you can't find a better choice than Chagall Bistro.
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Charles Hochman- 11/09/14
I went to Orchidea as part of the scavenger hunt today. The restaurant is conveniently located in Boro Park in Brooklyn in walking distance to Maimonides hospital. They have a really yummy looking buffet daily from 12:00 to 4:00. It includes sushi, pasta, fish, salads and soups. I tasted the cream of broccoli soup which was very good and the flavor lasted for hours. For a restaurant that advertises itself as Japanese, the variety of cooked fish and pasta entrees that they have available is very impressive. I look forward to my next visit.
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Naomi lieberman- 11/09/14
Just found out one if my daughters friends father owns etc in teaneck. Cant wait to try again. Always like giving friends parnassa. Wants to buy a certificate for date night with my hubby. Nice quiet place to get away from our four lovely kids. Jk. But do you have a suggestion?
Brasserie halevi Review:
Joy Rosenthal- 11/09/14
brasserie halevi is an outstanding restaurant. From the moment I walked in I felt I was part of the family. With the warm welcome from the hottest to the waiter and waitress eagerly waiting to take my order to make sure I have an amazing experience. When I went me and my Friedman ordered the lamb lollipops and the tuna tartare, and both dishes were delicious. The tuna was fresh and they did not over season it so I was able to enjoy both the tuna and the seasoning. The lamb was incredible the first part was a fried and was very fresh with a nice crunch. As I moved up the lollipop I had a piece of smoked lamb and that was deliciously I bursting with flavor. After that I had the 2 way duck and I can go in and on how amazing both ducks were. One of them was baked and the other seared and it was the best duck I have ever had. And for desert I had a strawberry short cake and I could not believe that it was pareve it was better than all the dairy strawberry shortcakes I have ever had.
Upper Crust Review
Joy Rosenthal- 11/09/14
Amazing food! Amazing atmosphere! I have been there only a few times, but I pass by a lot and I always see a line of people who are willing to wait for available table which shows how great the place is and they don't want to go anywhere else. Very kind and friendly personal waiters . My favorite things to order are the onion soup and skinny pizza. Sometimes I get salad. You will never go home hungry. One day ill try the yummy looking desserts till then I would recommend it to everyone Go the next time you are in the five towns.
El Gaucho Glatt
Chayala Davis- 11/09/14
I admittedly never knew about Argentinian Beef (steak) prior to going to El Gaucho Glatt. It was conveniently located for us between Flatbush & Boro Park, and was a special treat for lunch for my son, daughter-in-law, my husband and myself. The ambiance was nice, but the amicable owner, and pleasant efficient server, were extremely accommodating and made the experience special. We had delicious empanadas as appetizers; a variety of hearty soups (I chose the butternut squash- yum!); and we all ordered medium-rare steaks (grilled to perfection!), with either mashed potatoes or french fries (very generous portions); we had salads and I must say that they were very visually appetizing- I've never seen cucumbers served the way they were: cut attractively without the seeds. Full as we were, my son insisted that we have the chocolate molten lava cake .. it was heavenly! We look forward to going back!
Reply #1 submitted by: Your recommendation is in on 01/04/15
Many thanks for yur wonderful feedback, which I'll be sure to pass along to the entire team. We all look forward to welcoming you back again very soon.
Regards, Shmuel David
Team Kosheryum Jerusalem Steakhouse on Ave J
Team Kosheryum- 11/09/14
Jerusalem Steakhouse on Ave J is a great restaurant. Between the food and the service you're really getting an experience to enjoy. My favorite side order is always the Israeli salad I enjoy adding in the beets as well to give it a little crunch. I really like their steaks and the baby chicken skewers. No matter what you order your guaranteed a great meal. They make their lafa on site and you can really taste the difference. This time of year make sure to order the yeminite soup for a little warmth and a great deal of flavor. team #kosheryum
Chop chop Review:
Joy Rosenthal- 11/09/14
If your'e looking for a place to eat in Washington Heights you must not pass up on Chop Chop. As a college campus this is the requisite late night chinese takeout place (which also has indoor seating for your convenience) and for those of us on the Bennet side, they do deliveries! Not only do they do deliveries, they're listed on seamless which as most people know, offer many coupons and discounts which makes ordering a breeze. Just keep in mind they may not listen to your requests on time so be sure to be there when your food arrives or you may find your hungry neighbors have taken it hostage!
waffelino Review: #gkrmhunt #rarestakes
Joy Rosenthal- 11/09/14
waffelino They had a large selection of waffles so many flavors to have. I had the chocolate chip and my friend had a plain one both equally yummy. You could top them with fruit, cookies, chips, cereals, sprinkles, syrups . Naturally they had a very large selection of both parve and dairy syrups to choose from which is really good if you just had meet that some are parve. The waffles were large and they came out excellent. They were really surprise hoe good they tasted . The place was clean with lots of seating. We were really enjoyed we will be back soon
Prime Bistro #Gkrmhunt #hochmaniacs
Nechama- 11/09/14
Prime Bistro is a very upscale and elegant restaurant in Lawrence that offers valet parking. There's usually plenty of parking and there's a lot right behind but hey if you can afford the menu at prime bistro whats a few more dollars to valet?! The best steak on the menu is the surprise steak which they pronounce sooprees steak. It's really really good and I love my meat medium rare. There aren't real choices of side dishes so hopefully you'll like those fried onions that really compliment the steak. The ambiance is peaceful and they really wait on you so definitely a wise choice for a nice birthday or anniversary dinner.
Wolf and Lamb NYC Review: #gkrmhunt #rarestakes
Joy Rosenthal- 11/09/14
Wolf and Lamb NYC Review: #gkrmhunt #rarestakes The other night I was privileged to be invited out by my friends (#rarestakes) as part of the #gkrmhunt as well as to celebrate my friend's birthday. Wolf and Lamb was our restaurant of choice. The somewhat smokey interior gave a unique flavor to our food and it was so packed with people that although we had to shout to be heard, it was a good indication of the popularity of the place. All of our entrees arrived in record time considering we all ordered steak/meat and I have to say my veal hamburger was tre fabuloso! I also had the homemade onion rings and I have to admit that although I have a personal preference for the fake frozen kind, these were fantastic. It was definitely an experience eating there!
Fish Plate #gkrmhunt #hochmaniacs
Nechama- 11/09/14
Fish Plate #Gkrmhunt #Hochmaniacs The food is really good but its definitely of the fast food type. Their crabby patties are delish and the salmon burger kicks. It's best to call in your order so you don't have to wait since they don't have so much help filling orders. It's a small place and about a block away from the main part of town but also right across from Cedarhurst park. Their menu has grown and they offer pastas too. They have all types of fish and their wraps are quite tasty. My kids love the fries! During the nine days this place is so packed that you need to get your order in early and theres definitely no seating space so plan on waiting.
Mozart Cafe Review:
Joy Rosenthal- 11/09/14
Mozart Cafe Review: #gkrmhunt #rarestakes If you're looking for a great place to stop for breakfast with a great price I recommend Mozart Cafe in Sunny Isles. My family loves to go out for breakfast so we've gotten to be kind of aficionados. We always look for a couple things in choosing a restaurant, first of course is timing. Mozart opens early and closes late. perfect for people on vacation with wacky schedules. They have a large breakfast selection but if you're going for simple I'd go for the standard Mozart breakfast which comes with hashbrowns, and eggs and Israeli salad and toast. They also offer Israeli style Iced Coffee which any seminary girl can tell you is deeeelicious!
Carlos and Gabbys Review
Joy Rosenthal- 11/09/14
Carlos and Gabbys Review: #gkrmhunt #rarestakes Carlos and Gabby's is billed as a Mexican style food restaurant but never fear if you have a preference for American style food, they have that aplenty! My company has always gotten a fair deal by using Carlos and Gabby's to cater events for us. They give us a good price and a good quantity of food and they always arrive on time. Their hamburger/steak sandwiches are a unique take on the regular hamburger and the steak is always cooked just right. Their popcorn chicken is not for the light of stomach but for those who love the fried battered food, this is a definite must! If you're in the mood for a little spice on the side definitely give their spicy fries a chance, they take the word spice quite seriously!
Qcumbers Review
Joy Rosenthal- 11/09/14
Qcumbers Review: #gkrmhunt #rarestakes I work in a place where we frequently order a catered lunch from the Qcumbers restaurant in Cedarhurst. They always arrive on time with quite a varied salad bar setup we may as well be ordering in the restaurant itself! They bring at least ten different kinds of salad dressings. I highly recommend the creamy garlic and they have a huge variety of toppings. I find that the majority of the time their ingredients are fresh and if we ever have any issues with an ingredient they always replace it free of charge. They also usually come with wraps and soups. I have to say I'd prefer their soups to be slightly thicker but I can't complain about the flavor mushroom barley is my personal favorite. The choices of lettuce for us are either romaine or iceberg and both are usually very fresh and crunchy. If you're looking for a good salad place to cater I'd definitely consider this guys as one of your choices.