These the Slope's Best Chow Options?
The Voice’s Fork in the Road blog came up with a ranking of the 10 best Park Slope restaurants, bestowing top honors on Al Di La. Probably not a controversial choice, though some of the others may strike some as questionable: 2. Stone Park Cafe; 3. Convivium Osteria; 4. Taro Sushi; 5. Tacos Nuevo Mexico;…
The Voice’s Fork in the Road blog came up with a ranking of the 10 best Park Slope restaurants, bestowing top honors on Al Di La. Probably not a controversial choice, though some of the others may strike some as questionable: 2. Stone Park Cafe; 3. Convivium Osteria; 4. Taro Sushi; 5. Tacos Nuevo Mexico; 6. Chiles and Chocolate; 7. Cafe Steinhof; 8. ZuZu Ramen; 9. Applewood; and 10. Beer Table. There were also a lot of restaurants mentioned as runners up, including relatively new places like Bark Hot Dogs and Get Fresh. There were a couple omissions we noticed that we’d have bet on at least making the runners up list, including Moim and Alchemy. What say you about the ranking?
Our Ten Best Park Slope Restaurants [Fork in the Road]
I have to think al di la is always on these lists because for a long time it was the only Park Slope restaurant Manhattan people had ever heard of. I agree with those saying it doesn’t deserve so much hype. We’ve dined there several times and it was hardly mindblowing. Add to that a really long wait and high prices and we don’t plan to return. Over it. I’d rather dine at Applewood or James (in PH not PS) any day. I also think leaving off Bogota was a huge oversight. It has great food and it’s the most popular restaurant in the neighborhood. That’s just plain uninformed. Makes the article look badly researched.
Sorry, not adding anything productive to the thread, but
“Watana Siam” = Wat an aS i am ???
I remember older kids would make us say this ancient magic phrase over and over again, until we got the ‘joke’
disclaimer: I don’t eat in park slope too often but..
I just went to convivium last night, after reading a good amount of positive reviews on the internet. I have to say it was a real disappointment. The carciofo appetizer was tasty, but the main courses were flavorless. also, the waiter was very unfriendly.
needless to say, I don’t know what the fuss is all about with Convivium.
Absolute travesty that Canaille is not in the top three.
Leaving off Palo Santo, even as an honorable mention, is insane. The tasting menu is the best meal in the Slope, al di la included. I’d be curious, at least, to know if they dislike it for some reason or if they just are unaware of it.
I cannot emphasize how happy I am that Nuevo Mexico and Chiles and Chocolate are both on the list.
Al Di La is so over-hyped. Food is mediocre. I prefer Lupa, Inotecca, and Supper. The decor is completely shabby and ambiance / people is douche bag central.
Tried Watana once and thought it was vile.
> Caveat emptor: I used to love Watana Siam…
Yikes, sorry to hear about the dumpling incident. I used to love that place, but have not been back since I moved out of the Slope.
I second/third the comments above recommending Mee and Mango for Thai. I’ve ever actually eaten at Song. The bf and I were waiting in line once, but it was so loud inside that we bailed and went somewhere else.