David Pristin

"Order the Triple Threat for desert."

"The owner Peter Shelsky loves smoked fish and wants to share his love with his customers. Of course he names his best sandwich after himself. Go to Shelsky's Smoked Fish and try the Peter Shelsky."

"Wonderful.. Had the Warm octopus salad, fried oysters and braised short rib. All we're fantastic! Braised short rib didn't need a knife, it just fell apart. Definitely joined the list of ny favorites"

"Best pork chop in the city. Listen to your friend Frank Bruni, he's a cool dude.http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/13/out-and-about-vinegar-hill-house/"

"For brunch get a friend to split the french toast and a BLT - sweet and savory."