| ambiance |
82.22000122070312% positive |
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still go back to enjoy the stunning ambience and welcoming attitude of the staff. ”
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I'm always on the search for the perfect, fun restaurant. ”
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was taken away by the unbelievable charm that the atmosphere of the space had and the food was equally amazing. ”
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It was freezing outside and we found the space cozy and the staff friendly. ”
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Sure the neighborhood is cute, but the food and decor are awful. ”
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Service stayed kind, food was awesome, hot waiters, great ambiance. ”
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The food and decor at this little restaurant are both great. ”
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Too bad, because the location/size of the joint is good. ”
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it was really fun; great food (think yummy sausage that's just a little bit sweet with carmelized onion and spicy fruit mustardas - so tasty), great music, great drinks. ”
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The food was killer, the tunes were rocking, the service made us feel comfortable right from the start, and the drinks loosened us up to have a really great night. ”
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You know, the one with an intimate atmosphere in a cool neighborhood with a hip clientele, fun waiters, festive cocktails, yummy food, and chic owners. ”
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The menu is fun; the flavors, balanced and fresh. ”
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Place is just too much fun and seems to reflect the (hot) chef's attitude and talents. ”
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great food and good location but things started bad at the bar. ”
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actually thought our server was refreshingly nice but the food just wasnt worth the price for taste and atmosphere. ”
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At first sight, the corner location had some charm, but I was unimpressed by the drafty space and the poor food. ”
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Seriously, the food, atmosphere and owners of this place are amazing. ”
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Ok wine list -but uncomfortable bar with a view of fondu pots? ”
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40/btl. The vibe is fun and cozy,good music, lots of windows and candlelight. ”
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great drinks and a wonderful ambiance. ”
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Little Giant was a warm and almost cozy oasis on a rainy Friday night recently. ”
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Love the location, the food, and the atmosphere. ”
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The atmosphere is perfect. ”
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it was the perfect low key romantic setting. ”
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really only have one thing to say, cutesy little names and a kitschy decor do not a great restaurant make. ”
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Our group of 5 was seated promptly, the drinks and wine came as fast as we could consume them, the food was delicious, and best of all, our waiter was loose and quirky fun. ”
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If you want lush ambience, go somewhere else. ”
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This restaurant has an interesting location across from the Tenement Museum --a museum worth checking out. ”
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You have a full view of the teeny kitchen area from each table in the place. ”
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The atmosphere, however, is nice, mellow and loungy and it's located on a calm block, away from the loud LES scene. ”
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| dessert |
62.5% positive |
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finished with very rich chocolate bread pudding with cream and blueberries. ”
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The desserts were great. ”
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Deviled eggs, sirloin platter, scallops, tasty drinks, all the desserts- the apple toffee concoction- so good! ”
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There is something for everyone, and the most delicious homemade cookies. ”
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The dessert was quite possibly the worst we've had in the city. ”
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This place takes the cake for some of the worst food and service I've had anywhere. ”
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We'd been here once before for appetizers and dessert which were both quite good. ”
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Definitely skip this overrated dessert. ”
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| drinks |
65.47999858856201% positive |
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Eclectic wine list with affordable selections. ”
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Drink menu and wine list are terrific. ”
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great drinks and a wonderful ambiance. ”
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The food was cold- the drinks are pricey. ”
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Bad cocktails, overly salty food and slow, very very slow kitchen and even worse service attention to detail. ”
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You know, the one with an intimate atmosphere in a cool neighborhood with a hip clientele, fun waiters, festive cocktails, yummy food, and chic owners. ”
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great food and good location but things started bad at the bar. ”
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The drink menu changes with the seasons (rhubarb margueritas in the summer are memorable). ”
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Our group of 5 was seated promptly, the drinks and wine came as fast as we could consume them, the food was delicious, and best of all, our waiter was loose and quirky fun. ”
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it was really fun; great food (think yummy sausage that's just a little bit sweet with carmelized onion and spicy fruit mustardas - so tasty), great music, great drinks. ”
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Ok wine list -but uncomfortable bar with a view of fondu pots? ”
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Started out with great quartinos of an Italian wine and some really nice appetizers - mixed greens with a great lemony dressing and a fantastic beet salad. ”
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Deviled eggs, sirloin platter, scallops, tasty drinks, all the desserts- the apple toffee concoction- so good! ”
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the wine is mediocre at best and the cocktails are funky. ”
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from the outside it looks interesting b/c of the orange paint and big windows, but inside, the bartender can't mix a drink for his life, the wine is way overpriced and the food is trying to be fancier than it should be. ”
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Expensive, with service which was aggressive (ie: 'our apps are small,suggesting getting several more', 'no sides come with that, get more', 'that medium priced wine is not good, get this $70 bottle instead'). ”
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More disconcerting was the bill; $200 for two with wine pre-tip! ”
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Great food, fast and friendly service, Good wine selection. ”
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Had to wait for a space at the bar but the staff was very friendly and we didn't mind. ”
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But you don't have to order a $75 bottle of wine if it's not in your budget! ”
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Great wine list and drink specials. ”
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The wine list was ok, but small, and my waiter didn't seem to know much about it, recommending a Shiraz based on how much it sold, not having tasted it himself. ”
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unfortunately, were sat next to a nasty, nasty group who could do nothing but complain about not having their drinks lickety split in a suddenly restaurant on a saturday night. ”
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The food was killer, the tunes were rocking, the service made us feel comfortable right from the start, and the drinks loosened us up to have a really great night. ”
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three courses, expensive wines, after dinner drinks, etc. ”
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The service was great and the creative wine and cocktail list fit right in with the vibe of the restaurant. ”
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The eggs, 2 slices of bacon, and the 1/2 andouilles cut in 2 were cold, the bean were v.hot(one good thing)$3 for a coffee re-fill. ”
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Waiter was super helpful with making wine selection, even let us try a few to help us make a decision and then got into a great discussion about it. ”
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| food quality |
62.02000141143799% positive |
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cold food ”
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The service was slow and the food was cold and expensive. ”
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Meat dishes particularly bad (think: grizzle). ”
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It is a wanna-be place with mediocre food. ”
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Sure the neighborhood is cute, but the food and decor are awful. ”
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The food, itself, is across the board terrific. ”
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the duck duck goose is delicious! ”
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Looks like a lot of other folks have had problems, but I'm so confused by that - every time I go, the waitstaff is so cool and really attentive, the food rocks my world, and its never crazy loud. ”
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The food is amazing. ”
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The food was absolutely amazing. ”
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Bad cocktails, overly salty food and slow, very very slow kitchen and even worse service attention to detail. ”
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its a really warm, friendly place and the food has a "comfort food" feel to it that you kind of walk away saying, "we had a nice night tonight. ”
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can't ask for a better place to enjoy a meal. ”
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cold and bland food ”
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The food was good. ”
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had the scallops with a spring pea puree for my entree, and my boyfriend had the seafood melange, a big bowl of shrimp and mollusks. ”
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We had great sauasage and beet salad to start and then scallops and a duck confit special (both were melt in your mouth and the duck had a great crispy skin. ”
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While I'm sure the scallops were probably delicious when first prepared, I had to wait to so long for them they were not good when they arrived. ”
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Had a really, really bad meal. ”
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cold food, small portions, bad service. ”
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The food was cold- the drinks are pricey. ”
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The food was so pricey and I left starving. ”
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love the pork dishes and the beef is good as well. ”
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Little Giant is neither good nor interesting food. ”
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The food and space are both amazing. ”
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And the food, well the food was perfect! ”
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Great chicken liver pate ”
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Everything sounded delicious and we were cheerily seated by the hosted in the corner table (she even remembered us from our last visit more than a month ago). ”
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Had the mousse which was delicious as was the beet salad. ”
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actually thought our server was refreshingly nice but the food just wasnt worth the price for taste and atmosphere. ”
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Horrible service, even worse food ”
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Kitchen is visible from the dining area and if you choose to eat here, you'll be entertained by watching the "professional chefs" sample your food with their bare hands. ”
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Mean owners, mediocre service, horrible food ”
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Great food(the scallops were delish!) ”
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Service was prompt, attentive, and they even offered us more of that delicious bread. ”
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The goose was excellent and so was the pork. ”
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The service was poor and they have a pricey minimum., boring food, small portions. ”
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Couldn't stand the food or the attitude at this place, It is particularly annoying because it TRIES to be like August, Prune, Blue Hill or Savoy (all great, very unique small local places). ”
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If you're from NYC and you love food, you know where to go and don't need a bunch of B and T or NYC transplants telling you where they go between shopping at the Gap and getting drunk with their friends. ”
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Over all, the place felt like a sham and the food was awful. ”
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The menu is fun; the flavors, balanced and fresh. ”
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superb food, great friendly welcoming service. ”
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has apparently been skipping, as I have heard really bad things about the place since having my own bad meal there. ”
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food was pretty good. ”
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Yeah, I know that Little Giant doesn't serve breakfast, but I just re-heated some pork and a biscuit leftover from ny awesome dinner last night, and. ”
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it was really fun; great food (think yummy sausage that's just a little bit sweet with carmelized onion and spicy fruit mustardas - so tasty), great music, great drinks. ”
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Service bad enough to ruin a meal & $50 minimum per person! ”
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Seriously, the food, atmosphere and owners of this place are amazing. ”
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Furthermore considering the prices you pay, you'd expect to leave at least somewhat satisfied instead of having to stop next door for a very tasty pickle. ”
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we spent way too much on bad food. ”
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Everything from the service to the food was mediocre at best. ”
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There is something for everyone, and the most delicious homemade cookies. ”
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The food was killer, the tunes were rocking, the service made us feel comfortable right from the start, and the drinks loosened us up to have a really great night. ”
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was taken aback by the bad food and am now writing my very first sidewalk review! ”
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am joining the consensus of people who not just had a bad meal there, but strongly advise avoiding this place at all costs. ”
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Thr food AT Little Giant was AWFUL. ”
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Great menu choices, excellent dishes, friendly service ”
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But our food was terrific. ”
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was taken away by the unbelievable charm that the atmosphere of the space had and the food was equally amazing. ”
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It's hard to single out jsut one dish, becasue we split a bunch of apps and three entrees and everything was sooo good! ”
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The space has always been great and the food is fantastic. ”
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Great food. ”
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finished with very rich chocolate bread pudding with cream and blueberries. ”
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Organic beef and a really great buttery toasted bun. ”
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My wife, on the other hand, had a truly awful sage pesto pasta dish. ”
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At first sight, the corner location had some charm, but I was unimpressed by the drafty space and the poor food. ”
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My fish was cold and Becky's pork was a) over cooked and b) tasteless. ”
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The service was painfully slow, and the food wasn't very good. ”
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Service stayed kind, food was awesome, hot waiters, great ambiance. ”
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The the food was really great, the music was perfect, service was very sweet, and the room was full of flowers. ”
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The eggs, 2 slices of bacon, and the 1/2 andouilles cut in 2 were cold, the bean were v.hot(one good thing)$3 for a coffee re-fill. ”
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just wanted to stand up and say how much I like this place; I can tell from some of the comments that they are a total joke, they talk about food that the restaurant hasn't served in a year! ”
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Terrible service, and while the food was nice in theory and ingredients it was ill prepared and delivered too late. ”
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from the outside it looks interesting b/c of the orange paint and big windows, but inside, the bartender can't mix a drink for his life, the wine is way overpriced and the food is trying to be fancier than it should be. ”
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Our group of 5 was seated promptly, the drinks and wine came as fast as we could consume them, the food was delicious, and best of all, our waiter was loose and quirky fun. ”
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Little Giant has the most consistantly delicious food in the city (also August, Blue Hill, Tia Pol). ”
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While the pork was hot, the grains and olives underneath were cold. ”
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Love the location, the food, and the atmosphere. ”
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You know, the one with an intimate atmosphere in a cool neighborhood with a hip clientele, fun waiters, festive cocktails, yummy food, and chic owners. ”
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Great food, fast and friendly service, Good wine selection. ”
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Really serve cold, bad food. ”
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If you like a hip envirionment with a cool vibe, not very large and tasty food, try it. ”
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This place takes the cake for some of the worst food and service I've had anywhere. ”
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great food and good location but things started bad at the bar. ”
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cold food, stench ”
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The service people were very unprofessional and the food was--I am not kidding---stone cold (and it wasn't sushi!) ”
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The food was good but the portions were tiny which is a bit cheap on their part considering the price. ”
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Cold, tasteless food, cramp quarters. ”
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BUT the food here is awful! ”
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The food and decor at this little restaurant are both great. ”
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some of the best food combinations I have ever had. ”
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found this place not as bad as others, but I will probably not be a repeat customer as the food was pretty boring and the vibe was depressing. ”
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For $120+ we could have gone somewhere like Union Square Cafe and had a great meal. ”
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It is definitely a good date spot and the food is great. ”
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My friend and I each got serve cold food (which we sent back). ”
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This is some of the WORST food in NYC. ”
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Very bland food, high prices, small portions and big attitude. ”
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Started out with great quartinos of an Italian wine and some really nice appetizers - mixed greens with a great lemony dressing and a fantastic beet salad. ”
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The nosh platter was generous and delicious, and my scallops with brown butter sauce and a minty pea puree was really one of the best entrees I've had in a long time. ”
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The food here is great -- it's imaginative, high-end cuisine at mid-level prices. ”
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Comfort food at it's best! ”
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But yes, if you are kinky, and like to be treated badly, and eat bad food, this little Giant will certainly come through for you. ”
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The dish was tasty, with the grits having more texture than I'm used to with grits, but it was a good thing. ”
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Deviled eggs, sirloin platter, scallops, tasty drinks, all the desserts- the apple toffee concoction- so good! ”
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| menu variety |
91.66999816894531% positive |
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Waiter was super helpful with making wine selection, even let us try a few to help us make a decision and then got into a great discussion about it. ”
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Great food, fast and friendly service, Good wine selection. ”
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Great menu choices, excellent dishes, friendly service ”
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Eclectic wine list with affordable selections. ”
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our favorite part was that they didn't force us to order some crazy prix fixe menu just because it was a holiday. ”
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everything on the menu looked great. ”
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The menu is fun; the flavors, balanced and fresh. ”
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Its overpriced, the menu is chock full of boring tasteless fare, and the owners are hostile. ”
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The menu changes often and we can always count on the freshest produce and flavorful combinations. ”
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Drink menu and wine list are terrific. ”
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The drink menu changes with the seasons (rhubarb margueritas in the summer are memorable). ”
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The staff is so friendly and really believe in their menu. ”
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| overall |
80.0% positive |
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The crowd was college-age and I suppose it's kind of a "training wheels nice restaurant" for NYU students? ”
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really only have one thing to say, cutesy little names and a kitschy decor do not a great restaurant make. ”
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One of the best restaurant experiences I've had in a long long time! ”
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But I was told that my favorite restaurant was getting hammered, so here I am writing a review. ”
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The service was great and the creative wine and cocktail list fit right in with the vibe of the restaurant. ”
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| return potential |
80.0% positive |
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Although for me, there are too many other great places in the neighborhood to come back to this one. ”
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love this place and can't wait to go back! ”
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We will be back there soon and I think this will very quickly become one of my favorite restaurants. ”
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had a bad experience at this place and would never go back. ”
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still go back to enjoy the stunning ambience and welcoming attitude of the staff. ”
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| service |
60.66999912261963% positive |
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This place takes the cake for some of the worst food and service I've had anywhere. ”
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You know what they say about places that serve tiny portions at high prices with nasty service? ”
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superb food, great friendly welcoming service. ”
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friday. We got there early and got in without a reservation and the staff was very friendly. ”
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am joining the consensus of people who not just had a bad meal there, but strongly advise avoiding this place at all costs. ”
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Also, I live in this neighborhood and the poor cleaning staff schleps linens from the restaurant to the local laundramat where they wash your napkins with other people's underwear. ”
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The bartender was rude. ”
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The service people were very unprofessional and the food was--I am not kidding---stone cold (and it wasn't sushi!) ”
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still go back to enjoy the stunning ambience and welcoming attitude of the staff. ”
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actually thought our server was refreshingly nice but the food just wasnt worth the price for taste and atmosphere. ”
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The service was attentive and accessable. ”
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The food was killer, the tunes were rocking, the service made us feel comfortable right from the start, and the drinks loosened us up to have a really great night. ”
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Decent service also. ”
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from the outside it looks interesting b/c of the orange paint and big windows, but inside, the bartender can't mix a drink for his life, the wine is way overpriced and the food is trying to be fancier than it should be. ”
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Our server was really helpful and knew alot about their winelist. ”
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Held a client dinner on a Monday night and experienced the worst service ever! ”
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The the food was really great, the music was perfect, service was very sweet, and the room was full of flowers. ”
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The wine list was ok, but small, and my waiter didn't seem to know much about it, recommending a Shiraz based on how much it sold, not having tasted it himself. ”
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It was freezing outside and we found the space cozy and the staff friendly. ”
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Everything from the service to the food was mediocre at best. ”
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The service was slow and the food was cold and expensive. ”
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Terrible service, and while the food was nice in theory and ingredients it was ill prepared and delivered too late. ”
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Service is friendly and the owners are charming and involved. ”
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We were early for our dinner so the very friendly hostess offered us a table right away. ”
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little giant: mediocre with bad service ”
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The service was painfully slow, and the food wasn't very good. ”
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The staff is so friendly and really believe in their menu. ”
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Our group of 5 was seated promptly, the drinks and wine came as fast as we could consume them, the food was delicious, and best of all, our waiter was loose and quirky fun. ”
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cold food, small portions, bad service. ”
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You know, the one with an intimate atmosphere in a cool neighborhood with a hip clientele, fun waiters, festive cocktails, yummy food, and chic owners. ”
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The server (who seemed to be in the place by herself) was pleasant and attentive. ”
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Mean owners, mediocre service, horrible food ”
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The service was poor and they have a pricey minimum., boring food, small portions. ”
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Great food, fast and friendly service, Good wine selection. ”
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Bad cocktails, overly salty food and slow, very very slow kitchen and even worse service attention to detail. ”
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Horrible service, even worse food ”
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The service was so friendly and wonderful- it felt like I was eating with friends. ”
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Expensive, with service which was aggressive (ie: 'our apps are small,suggesting getting several more', 'no sides come with that, get more', 'that medium priced wine is not good, get this $70 bottle instead'). ”
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Service stayed kind, food was awesome, hot waiters, great ambiance. ”
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Had to wait for a space at the bar but the staff was very friendly and we didn't mind. ”
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The service was horrible and very rude. ”
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its a really warm, friendly place and the food has a "comfort food" feel to it that you kind of walk away saying, "we had a nice night tonight. ”
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Looks like a lot of other folks have had problems, but I'm so confused by that - every time I go, the waitstaff is so cool and really attentive, the food rocks my world, and its never crazy loud. ”
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The service was great and the creative wine and cocktail list fit right in with the vibe of the restaurant. ”
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Great menu choices, excellent dishes, friendly service ”
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The waitress was nice and pleasant to my face, she dissed us while in ear shot because we asked to change a five for five ones. ”
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Our clients flew in from Phoenix and could not believe the attitude given to our friendly bunch. ”
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Great service and fair prices too. ”
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Service was prompt, attentive, and they even offered us more of that delicious bread. ”
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The people are pretentious and rude. ”
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| value |
48.61000061035156% positive |
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three courses, expensive wines, after dinner drinks, etc. ”
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Love the neighborhood but find this place unbearably fussy given the bland and expensive entrees. ”
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The food was so pricey and I left starving. ”
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cold food, small portions, bad service. ”
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You know what they say about places that serve tiny portions at high prices with nasty service? ”
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The food was cold- the drinks are pricey. ”
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This restaurant has an interesting location across from the Tenement Museum --a museum worth checking out. ”
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from the outside it looks interesting b/c of the orange paint and big windows, but inside, the bartender can't mix a drink for his life, the wine is way overpriced and the food is trying to be fancier than it should be. ”
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The nosh platter was generous and delicious, and my scallops with brown butter sauce and a minty pea puree was really one of the best entrees I've had in a long time. ”
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The service was slow and the food was cold and expensive. ”
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Very bland food, high prices, small portions and big attitude. ”
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actually thought our server was refreshingly nice but the food just wasnt worth the price for taste and atmosphere. ”
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The service was poor and they have a pricey minimum., boring food, small portions. ”
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Just a huge crash from what had started with such promise. ”
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Eclectic wine list with affordable selections. ”
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The portions were small and it was a totally depressing environ. ”
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The scene was a bit Ramada Inn and the portions were cold! ”
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Furthermore considering the prices you pay, you'd expect to leave at least somewhat satisfied instead of having to stop next door for a very tasty pickle. ”
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Its overpriced, the menu is chock full of boring tasteless fare, and the owners are hostile. ”
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The portions are large and we always leave with a full belly. ”
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The food here is great -- it's imaginative, high-end cuisine at mid-level prices. ”
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The food was good but the portions were tiny which is a bit cheap on their part considering the price. ”
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Bad, expensive brunch. ”
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Great service and fair prices too. ”
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| wait time |
42.85999774932861% positive |
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While I'm sure the scallops were probably delicious when first prepared, I had to wait to so long for them they were not good when they arrived. ”
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The service was painfully slow, and the food wasn't very good. ”
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One of the best restaurant experiences I've had in a long long time! ”
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Bad cocktails, overly salty food and slow, very very slow kitchen and even worse service attention to detail. ”
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Service was sloppy and slow, servings cold and small, the restaurant was unattractive, and the flavors were remarkably devoid of taste. ”
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The nosh platter was generous and delicious, and my scallops with brown butter sauce and a minty pea puree was really one of the best entrees I've had in a long time. ”
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The service was slow and the food was cold and expensive. ”
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