Originally Posted by Blumie
Thanks, DrivingRain. I'm one of those NYers who know about it but never have been. I've been inimidated by the place ever since I read Calvin Trillin's wonderful piece about the place in the New Yorker a few years ago.
What else do you recommend? My principal anxiety about the place is going in and not knowing what to order!
Give it a try. We may actually run into each other if you go over a weekend...cross-table conversation is common.
I've never had the same thing twice. 70% of what I have ordered I'd order again if it was not against my personal policy. 20% is good & all, just not worth ordering again. The last 10% is what I've not been happy with. But even on the rare occasion that I dont like something, it's fun to try Ropa Huevos Rancheros (brunch combo D) at a place like this.
So I would recommend:
Sneaky Pete (3 poached eggs on jalapeno/jack garlic baguette with bacon crumbles, tomato and scallion)
1/2 stack of
Chocolate Coconut pancakes
These are two original dishes, but not too weird for the first time. And it's worth noting that the jalapeno in the Sneaky Pete is very mild.
Note that coffee and seltzer is self-serve. Just grab a mug from the cabinet and pour it yourself.