JIDYT's Profile
- 2002
- Brooklyn
- Carroll Gardens
- Rental
- Male
- 30
- http://www.jamitdownyourthroat.blogspot.com
Author's Comments
JIDYT wrote a review about La Taqueria on November 4, 2008 12:14 PM
Been to Rachel's way more than La Taqueria.
if you ask nice they used to steam up the burrito shells for you and melt some cheese on there as well. sometimes its hard to find exactly what you are looking for, but they will usually make you anything you ask for.
and the salsa bar is pretty great.
JIDYT wrote a review about Char No. 4 on October 31, 2008 12:43 PM
went here for brunch one day, and dinner the next. pretty wonderful.
highlight was definitely the Biscuits Benedict for brunch.
smoked ham, topped with 2 giant biscuits, 2 poached eggs and bacon gravy with HUGE chunks of bacon throughout. Pretty much incapacitated me for the remainder of the day, but still well worth it.
whiskeys are pretty cheap if you want to taste a few and see what you like.
JIDYT wrote a review about Hope & Anchor on October 21, 2008 3:58 PM
hoagie,hero,sub,whatever - the "roast pork hoagie" here is a fantastic sandwich, totally worth the trip.
JIDYT wrote a review about Defonte's on October 14, 2008 2:01 PM
just phenomenal. if you love a good sandwich this is the place to go.
JIDYT wrote a review about Le Petit Cafe on October 10, 2008 12:34 PM
Used to live around the corner and just realized how much i miss this place. A Coffee and chocolate croissant from here was pretty much the best thing in the world every morning. Always super friendly staff.
JIDYT wrote a review about Miriam on October 6, 2008 12:45 PM
been for dinner once and wasn't totally blown away but the brunch is something special. especially the crispy bread w/harissa and shredded tomatoes. totally amazing comfort food there. the hummus is better than most in the area as well. and the outdoor seating in the summer is also a plus.
JIDYT wrote a review about Caserta Vecchia on September 29, 2008 12:40 PM
Big fan of this place and always a little surprised when folks aren't aware of it. Its no Lucali, but as far as "personal" pizzas go in the neighborhood, its a favorite. especially the sausage and olive pie.
always friendly, fast delivery, and it puts savoia's pies to shame.
JIDYT wrote a review about Em Thai on September 28, 2008 5:27 PM
EM is WAAAAAY better than Joya. The spicy noodle, panang curry, mango salad and roti pancake are all really good, but the secret star of the menu is the Duck Basil. really delicious.
also, Em once delivered to my house in 6 minutes.
6 minutes.
JIDYT wrote a review about Fragole on September 23, 2008 12:54 PM
love it.
fast delivery and always friendly. The Lasagna is really special and delicious, so is the rigatoni with eggplant. and there's a fantastic grilled calamari appetizer that when done right is just shockingly delicious.
i personally think its not all that different from max court, and i think the other max is still open in the city if you really miss it!
JIDYT wrote a review about Hunan Delight on September 11, 2008 2:58 PM
never been inside, but the delivery is always pretty solid and huge portions
JIDYT wrote a review about Beast on September 10, 2008 1:29 PM
the fried manchego cheese bites are worth the trip alone, but all the small plates they offer up here are pretty solid. good batch of beers too.
JIDYT wrote a review about The Soul Spot on August 21, 2008 2:29 PM
the baked chicken here is a monster. really tasty skin on it too...
a gigantic meal for a good price, and the lemonade is tasty too.
JIDYT wrote a review about Brooklyn Fish Camp on August 14, 2008 4:02 PM
its a damn good lobster roll. better than pearl oyster in my opinion. always had really nice waitstaff there too.
as for the restaurant selection, aren't we hoping ALL bk restaurants get their due? i want to know where the best lobster roll AND beef patties in town are.
JIDYT wrote a review about Alma on August 13, 2008 2:37 PM
LOVE the enchiladas in new mexican chile sauce.
JIDYT wrote a review about Zaytoons on July 24, 2008 12:58 PM
falfal sandwich is fantastic.
so is the chicken kabob.
pizzas are also wonderful.
delivery may be a little slow sometimes, but they are real fast if you go there and the wait is still worth it.
JIDYT wrote a review about DuMont on July 17, 2008 2:06 PM
great burger - breakfast also came with some of the best little donuts i had in a while. may have been because it was so cold out, but the coffee was damn good too.
JIDYT wrote a review about Frankies 457 Spuntino on July 16, 2008 12:22 PM
great great little place - menu highlight is the Cavatelli w/ Sausage & browned sage butter - its not a huge plate, but it is one of the most delicious things i have ever tasted.
also, if there is a long wait, they will take your phone number and you can walk down the block and have a drink at abilene... they give you a call 5 minutes before your table is ready. not a bad way to spend an evening!

JIDYT wrote a review about Downtown Bar and Grill on November 13, 2008 1:38 PM
Above comments are a little hard to argue with, BUT - they do make a good burger - both regular and veggie, and their beer selection is one of the best in the neighborhood, especially at spots that serve food.
for most other things there is obviously something better... why get fish and chips here when chip shop is 2 blocks away, and so on... but for a solid beer and burger, this is actually one of our favorites in the neighborhood.