Dinner at Cafe Istanbul

I went to a Turkish restaurant for the first time the other night. I was hesitant at first, as I didn't know what to expect. But, I am truly glad I went. The restaurant is called Istanbul located at

1715 Emmons Ave, Brooklyn. When I walked in, I immediately knew I was in the right place for the good Turkish food. The restaurant's family-style atmosphere is very authentic, and on the night I went (a Saturday), my party was the only non-Turkish group I could see. I can't wait to go back again

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Yelp Review

Ahtapot Salatasi - Octopus Salad combination of grilled octopus, red onion, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil and dressing

Kalamar Tava - Fried Calamari calamari rings lightly pan-fried
Fried Calamari is a must order dish for me whenever I dine out.
Crispy outside, and the calamari is very fresh and tender. Not those frozen calamari
 some other awful restaurants serve.

Karisik Izgara - Mix Grill combination of chicken kebab, shish kebab, meat ball and lamb chop
Love the authentic and the spice of this dish. 

Karides Guvec - Shrimp Casserole large shrimp baked in a casserole with mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, red bell peppers, garlic and shredded cheese on top
Another great dish. The tomato sauce is luscious , but not overpowering the
flavorful  of the shrimp.

Akdeniz Levregi - Imported Mediterranean Sea Bass exotic, tender and delicious white meat served whole, recommended char-grilled
The best dish of the everything. Simply one word "Excellent"

Dinner at Affaire

Affaire is a restaurant located at 50 Ave B. It's a  restaurant that I will be

 sure to stay away from. I would only go again if  I were held at gun point, 

or I started to hate myself so badly.

The only positive aspect of the the restaurant was the exceptionally good service from the waiter. Perhaps he felt bad that I went there for dinner? 

"Buffalo" Style Frog Legs crispy & spicy served with our crispy & spicy served with our two dipping sauces.
Please do yourself a favor, never order this. It's so deplorable that I felt bad for myself after I had a bite of it.

Onion Soup "au gratin" classic with crusty gruyere cheese

Onion Soup "au gratin" classic with crusty gruyere cheese

Grilled Salmon Dijonnaise served with sauteed spinach, toasted pistachios & dijon sauce.
Well, it did taste like Salmon.

Beef Bourguignon Bread Bowl braised short ribs in a red wine pearl onion ragout.

Lobster Risotto creamy risotto with chunks of lobster meat, aged parmesan & truffle oil.

Rotisserie Half Duck with cranberry sauce & pommes fries.
I am tired of writing how bad the food here.

Profiteroles chilled cream puffs drizzled with warm chocolate sauce and candied almonds.

Creme Brulée traditional vanilla crème brûlée.

Warm Chocolate Cake served with vanilla ice cream & chocolate sauce.

Dinner at ABC

A.O.C. is a French Bistro located on 314 Bleecker Street  New York.

I liked it the first time I dined there. I went back twice, and the charm was completely 

gone. Actually, the word is awful.

The second time I arrived at 6:00pm in the evening,  and they have already sold out the escargot,

and foie gras. It's totally unacceptable for a French restaurant.

Yelp Review  

Friture De Calamars crispy fried calamari served with three sauces
The calamari were not fresh, and the sauce was so bland. BBQ sauce at
MacDonald is more piquant than here.

Assiette De Charcuterie platter of soppressata, sausage, duck pate, seasonal greens and cornichon
It's not bad, but it consists mostly of cold cuts after all. Hard to mess this one up.

 Homemade foie gras with apple compote and tartine
I didn't like it, and it is $18. $6  more then Antibes Bistro.

Escargot snails cooked with pastis from marseille, fresh garlic and parsley
Only one word: "Acceptable".

Risotto Aux Legumes arborio rice, truffle oil, mushrooms, vegetables, parmesan cheese, walnuts, aged balsamic vinegar
Best dish of the night, rice is moist and the favor is right on the spot.

Pasta A Le Bretonne fresh tagliatelle with shrimp, clams, mussels, shallots, saffron sauce and organic baby spinach
I like it, although the favor is on the rich side.

Pasta Carbonara fresh tagliatelle, french bacon, ham and cream sauce.

Jarret D’Agneau tender colorado lamb shank cooked with rosemary, polenta and seasonal vegetables
I liked it so much the first time, but now just like everything else in this restaurant, going down hill faster
than a snow ball.

Moules Aux Safran steamed pei mussels in a creamy white saffron sauce

Creme brulee
"Atrocious"