Expensive eats...a rant (New York, Greenwich: restaurant, places to eat, kitchen)
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Why does everyone say going out to eat in New York City is so expensive? I've had meals in the city for under $10 - even dinners - and they were absolutely delicious. You can have Vietnamese, regional Chinese, Pakistani, Bosnian, Senegalese, and countless other cuisines and not pay much over $20 or even $10 / person. Even in Manhattan.
Everybody acts like if you go out to eat, than it HAS to be to a pretentious Japanese / "New American" / fusion restaurant with an "excellent" wine list. Why?
Who do you hang out with? My friends and I love finding cheap places to eat. One of my favs is a Venezuelan place where you can easily get a meal for like $10 bucks or so.
Some people don't have adventurous palates. Some people are insecure and want to impress a date or whatever. I agree that many ethnic cuisines are inexpensive and delicious. We used to go to a place called the Afghan Bread Kitchen on 9th Avenue in the 50's - not sure if it's still there. Cheap and delicious! There's an Ethiopian place in my nabe that's supposed to be good and very reasonable - haven't tried it yet.
Why does everyone say going out to eat in New York City is so expensive? I've had meals in the city for under $10 - even dinners - and they were absolutely delicious. You can have Vietnamese, regional Chinese, Pakistani, Bosnian, Senegalese, and countless other cuisines and not pay much over $20 or even $10 / person. Even in Manhattan.
Everybody acts like if you go out to eat, than it HAS to be to a pretentious Japanese / "New American" / fusion restaurant with an "excellent" wine list. Why?
I agree OP. This city has plenty of great affordable places to eat. We are heavily spoiled here compared to most places.
Who do you hang out with? My friends and I love finding cheap places to eat. One of my favs is a Venezuelan place where you can easily get a meal for like $10 bucks or so.
Hello, please PM me the name of the Venezuelan place? My wife and I have been looking for a good one.
Not cheap places, unfortunately. For something a little pricier, Locanda Verde on Greenwich Street is a fantastic restaurant for any time of day (brunch, lunch, dinner).
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