want to try new food locally
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Re: want to try new food locally
Very bland and americanized, just like the rest.
I am not saying that the food is bad, just not the real deal.
I need more spices... At least when I go to Thai places around here and tell them I want it hot they can do it. Most Indian places won't even really kick the heat up that much. Much less carry some of the more off-beat dishes.
I am not saying that the food is bad, just not the real deal.
I need more spices... At least when I go to Thai places around here and tell them I want it hot they can do it. Most Indian places won't even really kick the heat up that much. Much less carry some of the more off-beat dishes.
The owner is a friend of my father's and he says they "tone it down" so that it will be more appealing to Americans. They end up toning down not just the spices but also the flavors. IMO it ruins the taste.
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Re: want to try new food locally
Check out Coastal Grill. It's off Great Neck rd. next to Havana's. They have fresh rockfish, yellowfin tuna, salmon, duck, pork, oysters, scallops and alot more. $20-25/meal.
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Re: want to try new food locally
Very bland and americanized, just like the rest.
I am not saying that the food is bad, just not the real deal.
I need more spices... At least when I go to Thai places around here and tell them I want it hot they can do it. Most Indian places won't even really kick the heat up that much. Much less carry some of the more off-beat dishes.
I am not saying that the food is bad, just not the real deal.
I need more spices... At least when I go to Thai places around here and tell them I want it hot they can do it. Most Indian places won't even really kick the heat up that much. Much less carry some of the more off-beat dishes.
oh, and to the OP - there's always Crackers out near the Granby Street bridge. Not cheap either but the food is usually bangin and the beer selection is freakin great
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Re: want to try new food locally
I would not take a girl to a Hibachi grill for a good date. You will wind up sitting with other people. You want a little privacy.
I would agree with what has been said about Spice of India, and Nawab. I like going to Nawab for lunch, for the buffet, but it is pretty generic. Spice of India is just kind of bad. If you want a nice Indian place, try Rajput in Ghent, good food, really nice atmosphere, and the copper water cups are great. Sushi is always a good date too, especially if you eat it often. You can make recommendations for what she might like. There are lots of good sushi places, but I would stay to stick to one that is strictly sushi, and not a hibachi. Kotobuki is good. Italian is not a good first date because it makes you lazy, but it is good for a fourth or fifth. Try Doraldo's in Williamsburg after going for a walk around market square. Silver Diner, or No Frill Grill can be great places to go for desert after a dinner and a movie date, depending on what time you get out. Someone mentioned Orapax, they are pretty good, sometimes they really go heavy on the salt though. I think for Greek food Nazef is better, and it is very close. Kind of scuzzy looking inside though. Azars right there is pretty good too, if you like Humus type foods.
I eat out way too much.
I would agree with what has been said about Spice of India, and Nawab. I like going to Nawab for lunch, for the buffet, but it is pretty generic. Spice of India is just kind of bad. If you want a nice Indian place, try Rajput in Ghent, good food, really nice atmosphere, and the copper water cups are great. Sushi is always a good date too, especially if you eat it often. You can make recommendations for what she might like. There are lots of good sushi places, but I would stay to stick to one that is strictly sushi, and not a hibachi. Kotobuki is good. Italian is not a good first date because it makes you lazy, but it is good for a fourth or fifth. Try Doraldo's in Williamsburg after going for a walk around market square. Silver Diner, or No Frill Grill can be great places to go for desert after a dinner and a movie date, depending on what time you get out. Someone mentioned Orapax, they are pretty good, sometimes they really go heavy on the salt though. I think for Greek food Nazef is better, and it is very close. Kind of scuzzy looking inside though. Azars right there is pretty good too, if you like Humus type foods.
I eat out way too much.
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Re: want to try new food locally
http://www.dailypress.com/entertainm...,3604374.venue
I've only been here once but it was a great experience. The food is a little more expensive than the "generic restaurants" (Applebee's, TGIFridays, etc) but the quality of the meal was excellent aswell as the atmosphere. The restaurant is very small too and there were not too many other customers, keeping things very quiet and private. The restaurant is inconspicuous from the outside (i actually passed it twice trying to find it) but definately worth checking out
I've only been here once but it was a great experience. The food is a little more expensive than the "generic restaurants" (Applebee's, TGIFridays, etc) but the quality of the meal was excellent aswell as the atmosphere. The restaurant is very small too and there were not too many other customers, keeping things very quiet and private. The restaurant is inconspicuous from the outside (i actually passed it twice trying to find it) but definately worth checking out
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Re: want to try new food locally
Brazilian steak house - All you can eat. $35 a person for food. Drinks separate.
Cool experience if you have never been and the meats are delicious. If you have never heard about a Brazilian steak house waiters walk around with fresh quality meats on large skewers and cut some off for you if you want it.
Espeto Na Brasa
(757) 313-4363
233 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
Cool experience if you have never been and the meats are delicious. If you have never heard about a Brazilian steak house waiters walk around with fresh quality meats on large skewers and cut some off for you if you want it.
Espeto Na Brasa
(757) 313-4363
233 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510
hibachi grills are always great for early dates.. takes the pressure off for awhile while you are entertained by the chef. and sharing a flaming volcano is always romantic. the only downside is sharing a table with strangers, but it shouldn't be so busy on a tuesday as to where they would pack you in there like sardines. kyoto is a good one. 
