Most underrated in Prospect Heights

Subject: Re: Most underrated in Prospect Heights

JamesOnDean wrote: [quote=teddyballgame]I figured I'd turn it around a little so we can all get back to the positive side of things.

I vote for Yummy Taco, as I have many times before. It's so good and so cheap. I promise, it's not just a clever name.

I also vote for Carl's Place on Underhill. I don't think I've ever read anything about it on these boards, but I went there for dinner the other night and it was real, real good. It was expensive, for sure, and they do like charge extra for everything, but the people were really nice and the food was delicious. Free soup on a cold October evening, hard to beat. I had a jerk burger that was great, my friends had wings and fried chicken and stuff, everything looked real good. In fact, my friends, who both live in DC, cited Carl's Place as a good reason to relocate to Prospect Heights.

My one issue with yummy taco is their styrofoam take out containers. Cmon! it 2005!!!
If you're not a snob, Yummy Taco rules. The plastic trays are a little scary, but I don't eat food directly off the trays, so it's fine. But yeah, good, cheap eats. Plus, IMO, the woman behind the counter is superfly.

Plus, you've gotta hand it to them on the name. Can you think what a disaster "Yucky Taco" would have been?

I've got a late (nonfood) entry: the orange kitty that lives in Acme Pet Store on Vanderbilt. He's a little sweetie pie.

Laura B wrote: I've got a late (nonfood) entry: the orange kitty that lives in Acme Pet Store on Vanderbilt. He's a little sweetie pie.

That cat is no sweetie, he took a swipe at my dog when he went in for a sniff!

I love Knuckles the cat at Acme (good name for him, he looks like a Knuckles)

Captain M wrote: [quote=Laura B]I've got a late (nonfood) entry: the orange kitty that lives in Acme Pet Store on Vanderbilt. He's a little sweetie pie.

That cat is no sweetie, he took a swipe at my dog when he went in for a sniff!

What was he going in for a sniff of?! :twisted: I might take a swipe, too!

That particular cat has been very friendly to me, too

alafairnadia wrote: 3Ds on Washington btwn Sterling and St. Johns. awesome patties (their veggie patty especially). yum. now I'm hungry.

I got a decent shrimp curry for lunch there too. Not The Islands league, mind you, but much cheaper and faster.

jarvis wrote: I don't know why Sepia isn't everyone's favorite bar. I could go there every night.

That's the truth. I hardly ever go there and always leave the place wondering why. It's great!

I think the$7.00 per day parking lot on St. Johns between Washington and Classon is underrated. Its great when you can't find a spot of alternateside parking days....

Subject: Re: Most Underrated in Prospect Heights

Duke of Flatbush wrote: Can I get a witness on the newstand on the Park Slope side of Flatbush? When its 4am and you're starving - it makes a great stop after exiting the Q train. They've got a whole range of greasy spoon delights and if you're still thirsty, theres plenty of options in the coolers.

And it's usually an interesting experience at that time of night!

Sushi Gen on St. Marks and Washington Ave is, in my opinion, one of the best Japanese restaurants in the city--fresh and inventive and delicious and reasonable. I eat lunch there two or three times a week and always order the special--whatever it may be. It's always a surprise, and always a delight.

Definitely one of my favorite spots in the 'nabe. And forget about "under-rated." As near as I can tell--from these threads, anyway--the place is virtually UNrated. Go!

Subject: Re: Most Underrated in Prospect Heights

Duke of Flatbush wrote: Can I get a witness on the newstand on the Park Slope side of Flatbush? When its 4am and you're starving - it makes a great stop after exiting the Q train. They've got a whole range of greasy spoon delights and if you're still thirsty, theres plenty of options in the coolers.

Are you talking about the place on flatbush and park ave?

Candicissima wrote: [quote=jarvis]I don't know why Sepia isn't everyone's favorite bar. I could go there every night.

That's the truth. I hardly ever go there and always leave the place wondering why. It's great!

I have issues with their buy back policy. I understand bars need to make money, and I really like supporting local businesses, but when two bars in the 'hood are pretty generous with buy backs (soda & ripple) and two don't believe in them (sepia & half), the policy can sometimes be a consideration when determining where to hang out.

that said, I do think it's a great bar, and I love going there.

alafairnadia wrote: [quote=Candicissima][quote=jarvis]I don't know why Sepia isn't everyone's favorite bar. I could go there every night.

That's the truth. I hardly ever go there and always leave the place wondering why. It's great!

I have issues with their buy back policy. I understand bars need to make money, and I really like supporting local businesses, but when two bars in the 'hood are pretty generous with buy backs (soda & ripple) and two don't believe in them (sepia & half), the policy can sometimes be a consideration when determining where to hang out.

that said, I do think it's a great bar, and I love going there.

I'm with you on that.

Laura B wrote: I'm sort of embarrassed to say this, as I've spent my fair share of time in bars, but: What's a buy back?

A buy-back is a bar policy which usually something along the lines of after your third drink, the bartender buys your next one. It's a good thing all around for both sides.