Brooklyn Chop House in Times Square offers a lively atmosphere with a fusion of American and Asian cuisine.
Hubby and I went there for drinks and appetizers before going to see Chicago. We left the hotel late and wanted something quick (plus we forgot to make reservations).
Brooklyn Chop House was around corner from our hotel and looked like a cool place to dine. When we walked inside, I felt a chic, casual lounge vibe.
We were greeted and fortunately seated quickly.
We ordered wine and beer thought in retrospect I should have tried one of their cocktails (Menu here https://scnv.in/BFhZ?qr=1 ). Since we were getting something simple, I picked the chicken wontons. They were so tasty and fried to perfection.
Overall, this was a great place for a quick bite before a Broadway show. I like the vibe for a date night as well.
I was in Belgium for a work trip and saw this restaurant. Not knowing anything about it, my group decided to try it.
As we looked over the menu and talked to the server, we learned their specialty was eel and the restaurant name translates to “The Eel House”.
I never ate eel before and the server convinced me to at least try it. He said it was his favorite and the restaurant was well known in the area for how they prepared the delicacy.
I tried it but it wasn’t for me. The seasoning was good but I was not accustomed to the texture.
The rest of my dinner was delicious and I recommend this restaurant.
Eel in green sauceSalmon over greens sign béchamel sauce Potato croquettes Bechamel sauce & Cranberry sauce Aperol spritz
If you are looking for an Informal spot for Cajun-style shellfish off the strip, check out this place.
By the constant stream of people, you can tell it is a Popular place for seafood off the Vegas strip. We got there about 5:30pm and we had a 45 minute wait. There were 8 in our party and everyone had to be there for us to be seated.
Once we were seated, the servers were very attentive and quick. The seasoning choices were tasty and there was plenty of seasoned butter in each bag.
Decided to check out a new Thai restaurant in Greenville South Carolina. I know what I usually get at Thai restaurants, but I wanted to try something a little different.
My friend and I went to Basil in downtown Greenville SC.
We arrived at the restaurant about 5:30pm. The ambience was nice. We decided to sit outside because it was a lovely Saturday evening. There were people dining, but it was still early, so there wasn’t a crowd. By the time we left, the place was packed.
I started with appetizers. Instead of the traditional crab Rangoon (which is a wonton wrapper stuffed with cream cheese, seasonings, imitation crab meat, fried), this was stuffed with ground, chicken, shrimp, and cream cheese, served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce.
Rating: 4/5 – this was tasty, but I was not used to the ground chicken so the texture threw me off. if you like ground chicken, you will love this appetizer, but I probably wouldn’t buy it again.
I ordered the Pad Woo Sen with chicken. This dish was the cellophane noodles along with egg, Napa, cabbage, bean sprouts, snow peas, onions, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
Rating:4/5 – The flavors were well executed, the chicken and veggies were cooked well, and the sauce was tasty. I inadvertently ordered it hot on the spicy level and it was enough heat that I could tell it was there, but not so overpowering that my mouth was on fire. I did add some of my leftover sweet-and-sour sauce to have a little sweet, to balance out the heat. My only complaint would be that I felt like there were not enough noodles.
My friend ordered the pad Thai.
Rating: 3/5 – she said her meal was OK. In her opinion, the shrimp was undercooked and so she everything but that. they did forget to top her plate with peanuts, but provided them after and she sprinkled on herself. she said overall the dish was underwhelming and she probably wouldn’t get that again, but is open to try other dishes on the menu.
Of course, I had to order something from the bar and I got the lychee martini.
Rating: 5/5 – this was so good. It was very strong and sweet. Definitely packs of punch if you are not expecting it. I would not advise drinking these on an empty stomach because you will be falling down! However, it was a nice compliment to my meal, and very refreshing.
TOW FINAL COMMENTS: I am conflicted on how I feel about this restaurant, because the execution of the flavors as described were on point. The waitstaff were friendly and very accommodating. However, the dishes were not what I was looking for. If you like Thai food, but want it a little bit Americanized, this is the place for you. and come with your wallet full because this is definitely a $$$ restaurant .
Sal y Pepe Marina (https://salepepesxm.com/) – Italian
Address: Welfare Rd, Simpson Bay, Sint Maarten
Phone: +1 721-545-0021
I love Italian food! And when I have a chance to go to an Italian restaurant where I know the pastas are freshly made and everyone on the island recommends this place, sign me up!

Insider Info: The lasagna and spaghetti alfredo are perfection on a plate but be sure to save room for the tiramisu
TOW final word: This whole meal from start to finish was absolutely amazing! The whole meal was an experience in culinary greatness. The flavors melted together so well and the Prosecco was a delicious complement to the pasta. 
10/10 totally recommend
CalamariProseccoBurrataLasagnaSpaghetti Alfredo with chickenTiramisuLimoncello
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