Coming Soon “VOLA CAFE” Replacing “Dominicks” Hylan Blvd

We just received word that an Italian Cuisine “Like we never seen before” will be replacing the old Dominick’s bakery located at 1816 Hylan Blvd.  Vola Cafe, of course we can’t tell you anything about the place yet as we are trying to figure out ourselves.  The building previously used to feature 2 rooms, a lounge area and a bakery area, so lets see what can happen now.  By the way, we will list this Restaurant the Day or the Day before the grand opening.

Local closings

We do understand that many restaurants on the whereyoueat menu pages are still showing up even though that they have been closed for quite some time. 
Please do not worry about this they will be removed in a revolving banner, We go over our menus on a 12-week basis and when we hit that restaurant that is when it is removed.  Our system is set-up this way to keep menus up to date at all times and to not remove restaurants that may have closed for a couple of days.

A few restaurant closings that have happened in the past few weeks:
Mauro’s Cafe: The cozy spot hidden in New Dorp. 
Aesop’s Tables:  Some say quality and cleaniness went down over the years.
The Mango Tree:  Very sad to see this establishment go, actually was up for review next week and could not wait to try it.

A few others have closed but these are the main ones.  Keep looking at the directory, we try to be as up to date as possible.   (But please understand that the delays are there for a reason).  It is highly possible any of these will re-open in the very near future.

Dina’s Hideaway: Bar w/Grill Review: Absolutely Delicious!

Dina’s Hideaway has just recently opened the doors after a full renovation from the previous neighborhood bar and grill that existed.  The second we collected the menu to add it to our database, we knew we had to give it a try.  The menu is very unique; especially the “Piegati: Folded and Grilled Round Panini Bread” which I have not yet seen on any other restaurant establishments menu.  While adding the photos the bartender has created a few drinks and included one of there signature “The Hideaway” this is the blue drink you will see in the picture.

Let’s get to the review: Usually we allow some time for a place to establish itself before we would review it, but because of the “Piegati” that I noticed on the menu, and always in the mood for something different, We had to come in almost right away and give it a try.  The day we arrived the bar was full and the crowd seemed up beat, thankfully a few tables in the back were free.

The Drink: “The Hideaway” is the signature drink for Dina’s Hideaway, which is developed by a Bartender “Pam”, and had a delicious taste, sweet but not too sweet, just right.  You could taste a bit of Gin but do not have all the ingredients.  This drink alone is worth a try at this establishment.
The Food:WoW! I think the picture can easily sum this up.  Just the look of the Piegati had my taste buds rambling,  We ordered two.  “The Jen” which included Grilled Chicken with House made pepper, Fresh Mozzarella and Pesto Mayo.  “Southwest Barbecue” which had Grilled Barbecue Chicken, Pepper Jack Cheese, Grilled Red Onion, Grilled Corn and Chipotle Mayo.  Both were served with delicious home made potato chips (Recommend by the waitress) we had a choice of others but the way she described these “Home Made Chips” we didn’t even think twice.  They included some special sauce which was just an amazing addition to dip the Potato’s and the Piegati itself.  The food is simply delicious and hope it stays just the way it does.
The Service: Great Recommendation, A personal waitress for the tables which helped with service being quick and personal attention being given.
The Atmosphere: The redesign adds a fresh look and feel to this establishment and is organized very properly.  Bar is located at the entrance, with tables sitting to the right side and also has a small dining area in the back (Where we sat).

Overall Sum-up:  Amazing Drink list, a very unique menu (Recently updated), absolutely delicious food and great sauces, supreme signature drink and a very comfortable neighborhood atmosphere.

Rating: 5 Stars
Notice: As of June 04, 2010, Dina’s Hideaway is no longer serving food.  The kitchen is closed until further notice.

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Corner House Restaurant Review – Moderate

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The long lasting established “Corner House” on Lincoln avenue keeps moderate “American and Irish” atmosphere feel and moderate food to this Restaurant and Bar in Grant City.

We have went out for a friend’s graduation, looking somewhere simple and quite serving home made meals and decided to try The Corner House.  The overall feel of the restaurant is that it is a neighborhood bar and dining room (Grill).   Many locals would chose this place for a place to hang out and enjoy a couple of drinks with there buddies while watching the game.  It also a place for a quite dinner on a weekday and friend get-together on a weekend.

The Corner house does not live up to expectations as a “Great Food” experience.  The service was not anything special at the same time.  The food (My Seafood was flavourless) a couple of friends who had ribz, burger and fried fish all said it was great.  So it is possible that only the seafood wasn’t that great (But, I am the one writing the review so we must focus on my meal)

Let’s get to the review:

• Service: Noticeable Slow, I had to get up and ask for gravy, sauces and even to get a refill of our beer.
• The Food: The Ribz seemed decent, something I may want to try next time.  But the seafood platter would something I would not order again as the full meal tasted flavourless.  I do understand that much seafood (Shrimps, Calamari and flounder) naturally does not have much flavour, but it is the way they are cooked that can add a certain feel of taste which Corner House forgot to do.
  -> Seafood included: Crab Cake, Scallops, Shrimp and Flounder with side of Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables.
  -> The Portion was moderate size for 20$.

That pretty much sums up the Corner House, and yes even though I was not satisfied with my Seafood, I still will be back to this establishment for the general feel and atmosphere which is very comfortable environment.  I may chose to enjoy a burger in the future or even come back for there for Corn Beef and Cabbage during Saint Patties.

Star Rating:
Service -1, Food -1/+1, Atmosphere +2, Bar List +2
Overall: 3 Stars

Grand Opening Recession Special Papaya Dog on Staten Island

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Yep, the Famous hot dog shop that was opened during the first recession in Manhattan with the famous “Papaya Drink” has unexpectedly finally arrived in Staten Island.  Located in the heart of Staten Island, downtown next to the courts and many municipal buildings is a great location for this “Hot Dog” take out restaurant that also offers delivery.  Unfortunately this establishment is not open 24/7 like the one’s in the city, but if you are around the area from 7am to 4pm, Monday through Saturday give this dog place a try and make sure to enjoy the Papaya drink.

Grand Openings Dina’s Hideaway with Michele’s Kitchen now open

From the South Shore another Grand Opening of a cozy Restaurant and Bar which is replacing “O’brians”.  This local eatery is a small neighborhood bar which has just been renovated and the full establishment has a clean new look with an addition to about 6 -7 tables also features “Eat at the Bar” feel and the most important part for us, is the Kitchen (Well, this is ”WhereYouEat…”).

The menu features an American Cuisine with a few Southwestern items to add a bar feel.  This restaurant and bar offers some of the basics such as burgers and sandwiches but also adds a few unique bar items which will sure add some unique flavour to the hideaway.   Piegati which is served on folded and grilled round panini bread sounds almost as good as the “Pulled Pork Platter”.  Please remember this is not a review, just a grand opening Walk-Around but probably someday in the near future we will get a chance to review the food and possibly a few drinks to let everyone know how it is.  Until now, add some reviews to there menu page

As of June 04, 2010: Dina’s Hideaway is no longer serving food.

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Site News: Launch of Brooklyn Restaurant Menus and Photos

Well folks, a long awaited grand launch of Brooklyn is finally arriving.  Although we told you that we would not consider into expanding into other boroughs, the results and requests are in, and you simply want us there. 

Our Promise to you:  We will keep up our top notch service and quality to our visitors, our site will remain as simple to use and as easy to navigate.  We will also keep updating our Menus on a weekly basis to deliver to you an all in one trusted dining source that we have been delivering for the past two years on Staten Island. 

Your suggesting have been helpful in many ways and we have implemented them to make your browsing experience smoother then ever experienced.  (And yes, please keep them coming in so we can keep improving to better suite you)

So for now, let’s celebrate this launch which will be released on July 1st.  Look for our group on Facebook and help support us by telling your friends.  Everyone please enjoy a happy and sunny summer.