How to pick a restaurant in
New York City?
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- Start with the Internet. Depending
on what kind of cuisine you like and how much you want
spend plus how far you are willing to go to eat, you can
narrow down your research.
- Once you narrow down the list of
restaurants, then put their names in a search
engine and see if you can find a review.
- When you check into your hotel, talk to
your concierge to confirm before making a
reservation. If you are not staying in a fancy hotel
with a concierge, walk into a fancy hotel and pretend as
if you are staying there. Most concierges in New
York City are excellent and will be glad to help you.
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 Topaz Thai Restaurant
So when my wife
and I were just hanging out in New York City but wanted
something hot and spicy to eat we walked into the lobby of
Hilton Hotel. Since we had already spent about $18 on
drinks in the hotel bar we did not want to spend a lot of
money on dinner. The concierge recommended Topaz (127 West 56th Street).
We were seated immediately. The restaurant does not
boast of an elegant ambiance but looks reasonable if you want
good food at affordable prices.
The service is
good but nothing formal. The waiting staff (looked like
recent immigrants from Thailand) is attentive and polite but
lacks the finesse one would expect in New York City.
What really
pleased us was the food. Since I am a big fan of Tofu
and coconuts, I ordered a curry that had both plus other
vegetables and herbs. My wife ordered a chicken and
coconut curry. The flavors are rich and the sauce is
unbelievably delicious. Since I eat very often at Thai
restaurants, this is one of the best Thai restaurants that I
have been to if I look only at the food. How much did we
pay for the meal? Only $22 (without the drinks!).
Strongly recommended.
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