Cafeteria

Don't let the name fool you...Cafeteria's food does not taste like it came from a cafeteria...atleast not the ones I remember from high school. This popular NYC eatery is open 24 hrs and is located in Chelsea on the corner of 17th and 7th avenue. It is known for its comfort food and buzzing atmosphere(celebrity sightings is a weekly occurence here). And though the servers(all males) are fairly attentive...they seem to be more focused on what they are wearing than what they are serving(ours kept checking out his ass in the window reflection haha).

The menu is a variety of yummy items, probably being best known for the mac n' cheese or the fried chicken and waffles...no joke they come together. The prices aren't terrible...but not for the person on a tight budget either. Below are listed some of the best items on the menu.

*Appetizer- Tomato Basil Soup with Grilled Cheese croutons...I think the name stands for itself...

*Salad- Pear and Watercress

*Entree- Turkey or Veggie burger are both delicious and they come with fries that remind me of McDonalds(don't pretend like you don't crave McD's every once in a while...)

*Dessert- Brownie Sundae and Peanutbutter Cup are both outstanding but watch out...the Brownie is huge and could easily be split between 3 or 4 people.

Overall I give the place 3 and 1/2 stars! (out of 4 people)

Check out their website and see for yourself.

The TV Set

Something new! A movie review!

This past weekend I went to see The TV Set...87 minutes that I did not regret spending $11 dollars on. It's been a while since I have actually seen a comedy that made me laugh...but this one did!


The TV Set is about a writer who is trying to get his show on prime time television. This film is hilariously honest in showing how a writer's original ideas can all be lost as a network tries to make the ideas more "mainstream."


Sigourney Weaver as always plays a great condescending network executive, while David Duchovny plays the struggling writer. Semi- newcomer Fran Kranz plays the lead in this new television show along with Lindsay Sloane.


While this wasn't the best movie I have ever seen...it is definitely worth seeing in the theatres. Especially if you are in entertainment you will enjoy this film for its funny take on the business. I would probably see it again. Go check it out and let me know what you think!

Boom

Okay...so I have tried to use variation in my posts from week to week, but recently reviewing restaurants has become a fun hobby...so I will continue on in that fashion. This past weekend I went to Boom, an Italian restaurant on Spring Street. While I wouldn't recommend this to a student on a tight budget, if you are working and can treat yourself...it's definitely worth a try.

The service was great. The server gave us ample time to look at the menu and even the owner came over and gave his opinion on some of his favorite dishes...(the lobster ravioli is incredible!). We even ended up staying at the restaurant 45 minutes after we were done and had paid the check and they didn't care.

The atmosphere is very calm...although around 11 p.m. a live band started playing and people off of the street were perusing in, causing the restaurant to become over crowded and rather noisy. Go earlier to avoid crowds!

*The Menu-
For starters: The Classic Bruschetta is key, and the Organic salad is a great mix of flavors including walnuts, apples, and balsamic vinaigrette.

Main Course: The Lobster Ravioli is great if you are okay with a fishy taste...and the pink sauce is incredible. Also the Tortellini stuffed with chicken is mouthwatering...topped with a cream sauce covered in sesame seeds. *not great if you are on a diet*

Dessert: The Chocolate cake with a side of Coffee ice cream = Heaven


My ratings on this restaurant: out of 4 stars

Service: ***
Atmosphere: ***
Food: ***and a half

Check out information on Boom on NYMAG.COM