We begin to look at the menu and the server shows us the BBQ portion which we should be ordering from.  Very confused at this point as the menu just states the meals available without any specifications on what is included, we confirm that it comes with a side of rice.  We decide on a a Fresh Sirloin BBQ and Thinly sliced Tenderloin Beef.  Soon after ordering, our server prepares the broiler and brings out 9 plates of sides, a basket of lettuce leaves and 2 sides of rice.  The excitement really starts to set in, while the meat is sitting ready to be cooked.

One entree is placed on the stove which is round  to help remove most of the oil which is drained through openings all around. We start to sample some of the sides, the cabbage with some special sauce was very delicious, sticky rice was used as a side.  While the meat was cooking the server starts to cut up the pieces and lets us know we can start eating.  Starting to put some meat in our dishes, we grab a lettuce placing some meat inside adding a few different sides from the plates, dropping some sauce and taking a bite.  Very Impressive, Very Tasty and Very Unique.  The service becomes more welcoming at this point, the presentation of all the food was unbelievable.  After finishing our first entree, (Sharing is a must as the server was only cooking a single meal at a time) comes our Thinly Sliced Tenderloin Beef and laid out on the BBQ.  Sides included are a bit spicy but have very good flavor, includes items such as Garlic, Broccoli, Cabbage, Onions, Been Sprouts, Jalapenos, Radish which made the meal as good as it was.  Every bite was enjoyed and tried with different combination.

The experience at Sister B.B.Q is a must, very enjoyable especially after we got over the (Not-so-welcoming-service). The presentation was unbelievably impressive.  And don’t mistake this with a “Hibachi” joint as the concept is different.  In this  BBQ place, the food is cooked in front of you, but you make the food and make the flavor you like.  The food all around was very Fresh, Quality Meats and nicely cut lettuce for making wraps, Sauces were impeccable, A bit spicy from some sides but made the food as good as it was.

Overall Sum-Up:  Without a doubt I would give this restaurant 5 stars but the unwelcoming service has to be taken into consideration for review appraisal. I would recommend this place to anyone for the experience, flavor and taste.

• Atmosphere:  Very casual style dining area.  Not much design, but for some reason it just fits in what it does and we felt very comfortable sitting at the table.
• Service: The service is what brings this place down a bit, especially upon first entrance.  Although after the food is being cooked and we start praising how good everything looks the server becomes more pleasant.
• Food: Delicious, Fresh and very unique.  You make the food, you make the flavor concept.  Sides, Meat, Sauces all were very impressive.
• Presentation:  A Wow Factor on Presentation, we were not expecting that we would receive the sides when we first ordered.  Cooking was to perfection right in front of your eyes, server cutting the meat was done excellent.
• Star Rating: 4.5

Sharing Notice: Not sure if it’s possible to eat here without sharing meals as they seem to cook a single entree at one time, which would probably make a non convenient wait if not sharing.  But either way sharing is very comfortable.

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Right after we were seated, a waitress approached the table to place our orders, when we have not even had a moment to look over the menu.  When asked for a moment to review the lunch menu, it seemed as though we had been forgotten about.  As my colleague and I sat patiently waiting for our waitress to return, we had quite a few moment to observed the staff running back and forth from their tables to the kitchen, and vice versa.  Nothing says confusion and disorganization like staff members running all over the place while there other staff members standing behind the counter involved in their own personal conversation, while we were STILL waiting for our order to be taken.  When who I think to be one of the managers looked at our table and saw that we had not been helped, she looked at the girls behind the counter, and gave a look of aggravation that displayed the feeling, “what’s going on here”?  The waitress then rushed over from behind the counter with a look of worry (maybe she thought her manager was upset).

The waitress greeted us and asked us what we would like.  When we asked for a brief description and opinion on a couple of lunch specials, she gave her opinion and a good description of the food.  The lunch special choice is limited to Wraps Only (Panini’s & Heroes are not available).  When I asked what types of wraps they served, she quickly replied sundried tomato, whole wheat, spinach and regular, saying it so fast that it sounded like she was speaking a foreign language.  It’s good to know what is offered, but it’s not good to make the costumer feel rushed.  On the note of making the costumer feel rushed, a beverage should always be offered first so that the costumer has something to sip on while waiting for the food to be prepared, which we were not, offered.  We decided to order the Chicken Asparagus which was the Plump Grilled chicken breast topped with grilled asparagus, sundried tomatoes, gated provolone cheese finished with homemade pesto sauce and the Chicken Broccoli Rabe included Plump grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed broccoli rabe, finished with grated provolone cheese.

Finally, when we got the two wraps that my colleague and I ordered, we looked at each other wandering where is the side?  It was just a wrap with a side of sauce on the dish.  The waitress did not say that the lunch special was just a wrap on a dish, if she explained what the special consisted of, we could have ordered a small French fry or salad to share.  I did enjoy my wrap, which consisted of grilled chicken broccoli rabe and came with delicious side sauce.  However, my colleague’s wrap (Chicken Asparagus) presented a strong cheese taste. Not good for someone who doesn’t care for sharp cheese but also included a pesto sauce.  Half way into the meal, we had to flag someone down for a couple of beverages.  Again on the note of rushing around in confusion, I had a waitress slam into my chair while on her rum through the restaurant, and didn’t apologize until she was about five feet away.   As our lunch was near end, I had a few bites of my wrap remaining while my colleague had already finished his meal when a bus boy came over to remove our dishes.  He came and just tried to take my dish when I wasn’t finished yet.  We honestly hope that the service improves at this establishment and learns how to cater better to the customer and make them feel more welcomed.

I give Domick’s 2.5 Whereyoueat “Y’s” based on Food, Service, Presentation and Atmosphere.  Food was good, and the decoration of environment was nice as well but the service and presentation knocks the rating down.

Overall Sum-Up

• Atmosphere:  Family oriented bakery style sit down establishment.
• Service: Very unorganized, Rushed feeling, Confusion and not very welcoming.
• Food:  The food was good, Sauces that came on the side were tasteful and unique.  A little over-bitter cheese taste in one of the meals samples.
• Presentation:  Even though the food was good, The lunch special presentation could have included a small salad or French fries to make for a better plate presentation instead of just having a wrap on a plate.
• Rating: 2½ ‘Y‘s

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• Atmosphere:  Neat and clean presentation with a very unique ‘Brick Style’ Interior.  Casual restaurant also offers bar style seating by the entrance.
• Service:  Great server recommendation for an authentic Honduran taste without having a full meal.   To the point wait time with just the right amount of service.
• Food:  Excellent taste and a decent presentation for the Appetizer menu.  Much better than average Tamale and a very unique and tasty Papoose
• Overall:  This review is based on two appetizers from the menu which can be classified as ‘Cheap Eats’.  *We have not tried an entree at this location but based on the items we have tried,  this restaurant for Full Dinner or Lunch Sit down is recommended.
• Star Rating:  5 Stars in Upper 1-$ price Range
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The food at Fuel Health Cafe is Never Fried or Cooked in oil, it is always grilled or baked.  Great to have this restaurant on the island.  Let’s get to the review:

Atmosphere: Casual style sit down, take out and delivery. Offering everything from simple sandwiches, Plates and even a Fresh Squeezed juice bar.  Chairs, design and tables are high quality, sturdy, neat and clean.
Service:  Great reccomendations, Good timing from ordering to eating.
Food:  Excellent Presentation (For the Power Plates), perfect size portion and most importantly amazing taste.  Both of the meals tried were very good and unique in flavor.
Overall Sum Up:  Great Service, Pleasant Atmosphere, Excellent Food Presentation, Portion and Taste, Healthy, Non-Fried foods is a sure hit with the locals.
Star Rating: 5 Stars (price range of $$)
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Mean Energy Bison, Power Plates

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It included Soup, Salad, Soda, Tortillas, Rice and an Entree item all for $7.50.  The bistek (Steak) in special sauce (Spicy) was something I needed to try.  While taking photos for the Restaurant Listing page the food was being prepared.  The restaurant is large 3 rooms, Small room at the entrance (good for lunch)  features a few tables,  a Full size Bar (Box Style) and a large private party catering room featuring another bar, a dance floor with room for live bands and a DJ.

On to the food:  All parts of the meal were brought out simultaneously,  The Soup and Salad with the entree, then came the tortillas.  A fresh salad which included Lettuce, Tomatoes, Onions, Cucumbers with some limes surrounding it was a great start along with the small noodle soup was a perfect proportion for lunch.  The rice, yellow with small vegetables; peas and carrots were all prepared fresh.  The bistek was very impressive, the special sauce definitely added and even created the flavor.  Spicy just right, delicious food all around.  Service was up to par, more of a home style feeling which is perfectly fine for a casual lunch.

The price definitely cannot be beat for everything that is included
Lunch time review receives 4 Stars in the price range of ($$).
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The quality of sushi and preparation in Hokkaido is Top Notch, the recommendations by our server was just right and on point.  Everything from the Appetizer, the Specialty Rolls all the way to the Dessert could not be better.  It was Sunday afternoon when we decided to grab something different for lunch and decided to go into Hokkaido.  The atmosphere is kind of small and tight but for some reason we felt perfectly fine and comfortable at our dining table. We were seated promptly and presented the Menu.  While placing the drink orders the waitress has suggested a few appetizers.  Since one of us likes Seafood and the other likes Vegetables, we both agreed on the Shrimp and Vegetable Tempura while still deciding on the main course.  The waitress asked us what type flavor we like and gave suggestions for the specialty rolls (Golden Dream and the Spicy Dancing Kani Roll).

At first we were very impressed by the Appetizers with the tempura giving off a melt in your mouth feeling.  Then, our Specialty Rolls came out and our jaws dropped from how good the presentation was. I had a bite of the Golden Dream:  Shrimp Tempura, Avocado topped with mango, served with pineapple sauce which I now consider a delicatessen.  (I am actually looking at the photos while writing this review and it’s reminding me even more of what I am missing right now).   Onto to the other specialty roll, wrapped in a pink (seaweed?)  (never seen one of these before), this roll comes with the spicy sauce in the middle and was definently another delicatessen which I can’t wait to have again.  The problem next time will be deciding to stick with the same rolls we already tried or hope the other rolls under the chef’s specialties will be as good.  Also when we were placing the order, I was a bit worried that one roll would not be enough, but the waitress insisted these specialty rolls are very filling and she was right.

The best finish in a Japanese Restaurant is the Fried Ice Cream,  as I could remember it is much better then many other places I have tried.

Let’s get to the Sum-Up

• Atmosphere:  On the Smaller side dining area makes a very cozy and comfortable dining feel.
• Service:  Top Notch service, excellent recommendations.
• Appetizer:  Delicious presentation and perfect portion size.  Just right to open your taste buds.
• Chef’s Special Rolls:  Wow Factor presentation and flavor.  A pure delicatessen for the Japanese Cuisine.
• Overall Sum-Up: Hokkaido surpasses regular quality standards and breaks the barrier in Japanese Cuisine.  Even the person who is not a big Sushi Fan has enjoyed the meal and complimented how everything tasted.
• Star Rating:  Five Quality WhereYouEat Stars.

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During all this (Alcohol Sampling going on) we were presented the Dinner Menu.  We had ordered an appetizer “Aloo Cutlet” which was a delicious mildly spiced mashed potato cutlet with hot and sweet sauce.  Indian Bread is always a necessity; Kashriniri Naan which was Dried Fruit and Nut which was mildly sweet and the Kulcha which had a minty flavor.  Everything was served in a timely manner, the waitress was very pleasant and helping to fulfill my “Indian for a Day” fantasy.  For the Entree Part, I had to order the “SPICIEST” dish and had to go with the “Lamb Roganjosh”, as per the waitress suggestion as to what is very spicy. 

On to the Entree:  My Lamb Roganjosh “Boneless Lamb Meat in a Traditional Gravy from Kashmir”, is the delicious looking red entree in the photo, arrived with a side of Indian Rice.  Scared to take my first bite as I was warned it was very spicy, I tried it and handled it pretty well.  The delicious taste of the meal mixed the hot burn pleasantly and went down smooth, yet gave me some tears.  The spice was delicious, although I was expecting something I could barely eat, this meal was cooked to perfection.  Indian dishes are cooked around sauces and with this being the spicy one, it was hard for me to judge how good the lamb was.  Both of the Breads were excellent additions to our meal and helped ease the pain of the spice. 

Let’s get to the Sum-Up:

• Atmosphere: Indian clove has done an amazing job of keeping the atmosphere lively, a bar at one side (Eat at Bar Feature) and an open large dining area.
• Service:Prompt, Courteous and Very friendly. Helpful with suggestions and always there when needed.  A bit lag throughout times, but definitely nothing to complain about, Water filled, Drinks Delivered and everything went smooth.  We never felt abandoned, rushed or annoyed.
• Drinks (Cocktails):A great variety of ethnic beer’s and cocktails, also able to fulfil special requests for items not on the menu.
• Spice Factor:  Three, The hot was good, but there is great room to make it Burn a bit more.
• Dinner (Meal):  Cooked to Perfection meal.
• Overall Sum-Up:  I keep using the term “Authentic”, as to the way I am made to feel about a place.  Please know that I am not Indian and do not know if this is Traditional Indian or “Americanized Indian”, but the presentation, feel and menu items made me feel that.  We are giving this Restaurant 4 Quality WhereYouEat Stars. 

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So we arrived at about 7pm and were seated very promptly without waiting for any outside tables (luckily for us there was one table available and patrons after us had to wait for a table outside or were seated inside).  We ordered a large bottle of pellegrino and given two glasses with ice and lemon and the waitress soon after came around to take our order.  We had placed an order for a Salad and a Sandwich.  My mistake was discovered when the food came around, as I was really in the mood for a panini but forgot to say “Panini” and was brought the sandwich on a regular hero bread.  Maybe the waitress should have asked what type of bread I would prefer it on, since this place is pretty famous for there “Panini’s”, so it’s possible this wasn’t totally my fault.  Well anyways we’ll get to the review.

Atmosphere: The outdoor dining portion of the restaurant which sits right on Hylan Boulevard giving a great view of passerbys and a very clean feal to it.  The outside is now surrounded by Palm Trees which gives a Tropical Feel and is just a perfect atmosphere choice on any Summer Day (Except the rainy ones).
Service: Up to the point seating and perfect timing for drinks/water coming to the table.  Non-rushed ordering experience and good timing from when the order is received, yes not to quick and not to slow is the best. A little chat and relaxing before the food is just a perfect appetizer. My complaint on the service was that we should have been asked what type of bread we would like the sandwiches on.
Food: A great presentation of Salad and a decent presentation of the Hero (Not really a big fan of hero’s any more and prefer something different), but the picture can describe the way it looks. The portion size was great, we actually (2 people) split a Hero and the Salad and that was a simple, not too heavy dinner.  I have also ordered my self a slice (Heard that they have thin crust, so had to try it).  The salad: This was greatly enjoyed by the person eating it.  The hero had great ingredients and the arugula adding some nice zesty flavouring which I enjoy.  I know the Panini’s come with Pesto and really missed that part. The pizza slice, not your average pizzeria pizza, they offer thin crust which only a select few offer on Staten Island but was actually a decent ending to the meal.
Round-Up: A great atmosphere will definitely draw us back to visit again, next time I will order the panini and make sure I state “Panini” when ordering.  Really need to show everyone the photos of the Panini.

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Upon arriving at 7pm, our reservation time, we were seated promptly at a round table in the main dining area.  You can choose to come a little bit before and enjoy the bar scene in the lounge area.  This is my second time visiting, but unfortunately did not have my camera the first time around and did not have enough time to enjoy the bar, however I can say that this is a wonderful place to hang out a bit before the food.

The menu offers a straight forward “Steakhouse” cuisine, which is great because they know what they specialize in and make sure they get it done right.  The menu does offer a few items for the patrons who aren’t fans of steaks, offering a few options from fish, chicken and lamb to fulfil the appetite to those.

Let’s get to the Review:

• Service (Tuesday: Since we have dined on a Tuesday, we can not write about the service on Weekends): The waiter came around a few minutes after we settled down and placed the courtesy bread, crackers and butter on the table then came soon after  to take orders for the drinks and gave us a few more moments for the salads and appetizers. Soon after he came with some great suggestions for the entrees as well as a “Today’s Special” list.  We were provided some clean replacement  linen napkins during the meal.  The appetizers and food all came within great timing and we were very satisfied with the service.
• Atmosphere: Read the Walk-Around Here.
• Food:
  Calamari Appetizer:  Great portion size and had really good quality.
  Salad: Huge portion which was enough for all 5 people at the table and once again tasted great. This was the “Blue Cheese Salad”
  Atlantic Salmon (Henny’s Style): Salmon pan roasted with Artichokes, Fresh Tomatoes, Garlic and Capers in White Wine Pan Sauce. I simply could not hear enough how amazed my mother was while eating this.  The portion and the price is definitely a steal.
  Pan Roasted Rack of New Zealand Lamb:  Roasted in Garlic and Herb crust comes with asparagus and baked potato.
  Burger (8 0z): We had to cut it in half to be able to eat it.  I can say this is probably one of the “Largest 8 oz” I have seen.  (Not trying to be funny, but most 8oz burgers I have ordered for some reason come half the size? It was greatly enjoyed it.
  Todays Special (Trio Pork):Ribs, Beef, and more pork with sweet potato fries, biscuit and coleslaw.  This was simply a huge portion size and the few bites I took were great.  More then half of the meal went home to be enjoyed the next day.
  The Steak (Saved the best for last): (16oz Angus, Center Cut Ny Strip Steak): Everybody at the table was jealous, everyone tried a bite of the steak and probably began to regret not getting one,  after all it is a Steakhouse.  It is kind of hard to describe a steak but I will try.  It was cooked perfect (Med/Well), just enough thin red in the middle to still keep the flavor and juiciness of the steak.  It was far from dry, far from chewy, simply amazing all around.  This steak was by far one of the best steaks I ever tasted since my career with WhereYouEat.

Overall Sum-up:  Everything from the Service, Food and Atmosphere (Quality) is indescribable.  Before Henny’s first opened the doors there was a lot of hype, and many people began requesting information on when they will open.  At that time we had no clue why.  When they opened we did a “Walk-Around” and saw why you guys couldn’t wait for them to come back with the quality of the establishment.  Once again, we see why everyone missed them while they were gone.

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Pros: Great Food, Amazing Steaks, Large Appetizers, Supreme Service.

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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