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good indian food

I really like Banjara on 1st and 6th for their tandoori specialties. Service can be really slow, though.

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Sugar Rush: Raspberry Rugelach at Russ & Daughters

Though not necessarily fancy or unique, Citarella's rugelach are nice and flaky and feature copious amounts of chocolate chips.

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Birthday dinner - romantic, excellent food, budget-ish?

I recently had a lovely meal at James in Prospect Heights. The atmosphere was great--simple yet innovative decor, nice lighting, definitely on the romantic side, and the food was really good. I highly recommend the oysters, which were some of the freshest I've ever had (the app is kinda pricey, though, at $16.) Most of the entrees were priced between $19 and $24. We walked in on a Friday at around 8:45 and only had to wait about 5 minutes; I don't think they take reservations for two.

Also, both Frankies Spuntinos (in LES and Carroll Gardens) are always a good bet if you're in the mood for fresh, deceptively simple Italian. Nice decor, though a tad tight and really reasonable prices. Their gnocchi is divine. Alas, no reservations!

And finally: have only been for brunch, but Back Forty in the East Village was delicious and very reasonable (most everything under $20). I believe they have a back garden, which could be fun. Not sure of their reservation policy.

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Illy Espresso Machine Giveaway from 'Edible Brooklyn'

Abraco, for sure. I was there to sample some sweets, and the owner surprised me with a complimentary iced coffee--it was divine!

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good indian food

I really like Banjara on 1st and 6th for their tandoori specialties. Service can be really slow, though.

From Serious Eats: New York

Sugar Rush: Raspberry Rugelach at Russ & Daughters

Though not necessarily fancy or unique, Citarella's rugelach are nice and flaky and feature copious amounts of chocolate chips.

From Talk

Birthday dinner - romantic, excellent food, budget-ish?

I recently had a lovely meal at James in Prospect Heights. The atmosphere was great--simple yet innovative decor, nice lighting, definitely on the romantic side, and the food was really good. I highly recommend the oysters, which were some of the freshest I've ever had (the app is kinda pricey, though, at $16.) Most of the entrees were priced between $19 and $24. We walked in on a Friday at around 8:45 and only had to wait about 5 minutes; I don't think they take reservations for two.

Also, both Frankies Spuntinos (in LES and Carroll Gardens) are always a good bet if you're in the mood for fresh, deceptively simple Italian. Nice decor, though a tad tight and really reasonable prices. Their gnocchi is divine. Alas, no reservations!

And finally: have only been for brunch, but Back Forty in the East Village was delicious and very reasonable (most everything under $20). I believe they have a back garden, which could be fun. Not sure of their reservation policy.

From Serious Eats: New York

Illy Espresso Machine Giveaway from 'Edible Brooklyn'

Abraco, for sure. I was there to sample some sweets, and the owner surprised me with a complimentary iced coffee--it was divine!

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Win Tix to the SWEETest Event Ever at the New York City Wine & Food Fest

coffee eclair--Payard
sweet and salty brownie, peanut butter cookie, oreo cupcakes--Baked
chocolate croissant--Ceci-Cela
chocolate bread pudding--Dessert Truck
coffee caramel bourbon cucpakes--Kumquat Cupcakery
chocolate chip scone--Trois Pomme Patisserie
black and white cookie--Something Sweet
chocolate soufle, sticky toffee pudding--Bar at Etats-Unis
chocolate chip cookie, pretzel croissant--City Bakery
chocolate layer cake, chocolate bread pudding with bailey's ice cream--The Chocolate Room
hazelnut ice cream--Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream
chocolate babka--Russ & Daughter's

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