Owner Andrew Silverman (City Crab, Steak Frites) has developed a reputation for theme- and decor-driven restaurants that manage to exceed expectations for food and service.
August 4, 2006 (Press Release) --
Chat 'n' Chew
The Scene
Owner Andrew Silverman (City Crab, Steak Frites) has developed a reputation for theme- and decor-driven restaurants that manage to exceed expectations for food and service. An avid collector of Americana, Silverman designed the Chat'n' Chew space in a way that recalls a slightly bumpkinish country diner.
The Food
The menu continues the down-home theme, with solid versions of cream of sweet potato soup, chicken potpie and macaroni and cheese. Those who crave a year-round tryptophan fix will find much to love in the Thanksgiving on a Roll, a turkey sandwich loaded with stuffing and cranberry sauce. To drink, splurge on a $5 milkshake, or opt for the bottomless cups of soda avidly and infinitely refilled by cheery waitresses.
Havana Chelsea Restaurant
The Scene
This vintage Cuban diner, with white acrylic tables, soft Spanish music humming pleasantly in the background and regulars casually hugging the counter, serves some of the cheapest, tastiest fare in the area. Just be patient: The two Spanish-speaking ladies at the front are the restaurant's only waitresses.
The Food
These Cuban sandwiches easily rank among the best in town. They're generously stuffed with Swiss cheese, ham, roast pork and garlicky pickles (be sure to ask for extra), all grilled to crispy perfection between hot plates, panini-style. But don't stop there--the menu offers much to be desired. The roast pork with sweet plantains is a house favorite, and the hearty, bright yellow chicken soup is surprisingly flavorful. Top off your meal with some apple-tasting Materva (malt) soda or a milky cappuccino-like coffee--and the eggy, dense caramel flan custard.
Take It Home
If you're taking your food to go, be sure to give your order as soon as you can (you may be ignored for the first five minutes--it's nothing personal), then return to pick it up in 15 minutes. For faster service, make like the locals and sit down.
Cuban Drinks
Feeling adventurous? Order one of the thick, somewhat oddly textured shakes (seemingly made with no ice cream), including the ominously-titled "To Die Dreaming" (orange and vanilla), or the Mamey (a non-sweet, pasty, somewhat bland fruit).
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The Scene
Owner Andrew Silverman (City Crab, Steak Frites) has developed a reputation for theme- and decor-driven restaurants that manage to exceed expectations for food and service. An avid collector of Americana, Silverman designed the Chat'n' Chew space in a way that recalls a slightly bumpkinish country diner.
The Food
The menu continues the down-home theme, with solid versions of cream of sweet potato soup, chicken potpie and macaroni and cheese. Those who crave a year-round tryptophan fix will find much to love in the Thanksgiving on a Roll, a turkey sandwich loaded with stuffing and cranberry sauce. To drink, splurge on a $5 milkshake, or opt for the bottomless cups of soda avidly and infinitely refilled by cheery waitresses.
Havana Chelsea Restaurant
The Scene
This vintage Cuban diner, with white acrylic tables, soft Spanish music humming pleasantly in the background and regulars casually hugging the counter, serves some of the cheapest, tastiest fare in the area. Just be patient: The two Spanish-speaking ladies at the front are the restaurant's only waitresses.
The Food
These Cuban sandwiches easily rank among the best in town. They're generously stuffed with Swiss cheese, ham, roast pork and garlicky pickles (be sure to ask for extra), all grilled to crispy perfection between hot plates, panini-style. But don't stop there--the menu offers much to be desired. The roast pork with sweet plantains is a house favorite, and the hearty, bright yellow chicken soup is surprisingly flavorful. Top off your meal with some apple-tasting Materva (malt) soda or a milky cappuccino-like coffee--and the eggy, dense caramel flan custard.
Take It Home
If you're taking your food to go, be sure to give your order as soon as you can (you may be ignored for the first five minutes--it's nothing personal), then return to pick it up in 15 minutes. For faster service, make like the locals and sit down.
Cuban Drinks
Feeling adventurous? Order one of the thick, somewhat oddly textured shakes (seemingly made with no ice cream), including the ominously-titled "To Die Dreaming" (orange and vanilla), or the Mamey (a non-sweet, pasty, somewhat bland fruit).
Source: http://www.yahoo.com
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