# Good Non-Chain Restaurants?

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\
**Created:** [October 9, 2007, 2:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709 "2007-10-09T14:58:32Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/61 "2008-11-20T18:07:54Z")

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> [@Carnut](#):
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> it blows, soo fucking tacky

It’s italian…what do you expect…

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**Author:** ![eclipsed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bbce88/32.png) [@eclipsed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipsed)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 6:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/62 "2008-11-20T18:18:46Z")

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> [@BillysRevenge](#):
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> It’s italian…what do you expect…

seriously? i hope you are kidding.

if not, STFU. i am sure there are plenty of italian people here who would make you regret those words. :gay:

and go away. you only have one automotive post, and as far as i can tell, you are a thoughtless generalizing asshole. DIAF.

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**Author:** ![RobtC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/51bf81/32.png) [@RobtC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobtC)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/63 "2008-11-20T18:27:15Z")

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well i have 918 posts and i don’t particularly care for italians either.

stop being so sensitive. not everyone has to like you.

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**Author:** ![eclipsed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bbce88/32.png) [@eclipsed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipsed)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/64 "2008-11-20T18:35:37Z")

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> [@RobtC](#):
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> well i have 918 posts and i don’t particularly care for italians either.
> 
> stop being so sensitive. not everyone has to like you.

isnt there a rule about being racist on this forum? thanks for the recommendation though, since you have such a reasonable perspective, i will take your suggestion under advisement. :bloated:

you think my comment was about people liking me? really? i dont care who likes me. i think his comment was stupid, unnecessary, and ignorant, as was your support of it. you suck.

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**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\
**Post date:** [November 20, 2008, 6:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/65 "2008-11-20T18:48:25Z")

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STAY ON TOPIC

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**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/66 "2008-11-21T05:29:06Z")

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> [@BillysRevenge](#):
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> It’s italian…what do you expect…

hey asshole watch it

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**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/67 "2008-11-21T05:41:51Z")

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> [@Pass McGass](#):
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> [Urbanspoon.com](http://Urbanspoon.com)
> 
> Fucking awesome website for people who enjoy food.
> 
> Taken from urbanspoon:
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> Best Fine Dining
> 
> 1. Left Bank
> 2. Hutch’s
> 3. Rue Franklin
> 4. Kennedy’s Cove
> 5. Oliver’s
> 6. Salvatore’s Italian…
> 7. Village Inn
> 8. Cammarata’s Restaurant
> 9. Black & Blue Steak and…
> 10. Buffalo Chophouse
> 
> 10 ten rated by consumers.

that list sucks

kennedys cove is ok but no no where near #4. olivers=junk, Salvatore’s i agree shouldent be on this top 10 list, food isnt that great.

Marcos should be on there also.

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**Author:** ![Jim1234664](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim1234664/32/7438_2.png) [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/68 "2008-11-21T09:17:57Z")

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> [@eclipsed](#):
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> i am sure there are plenty of italian people here who would make you regret those words.

thats right, you better watch it

im’a strangle you with my gold on a roll

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**Author:** ![SkunkApe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skunkape/32/7575_2.png) [@SkunkApe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SkunkApe)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/69 "2008-11-21T09:19:42Z")

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> [@Pass McGass](#):
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> My favorite restaurant still to this day is Left Bank on Rhode Island.
> 
> Hands down.

i gotta try left bank. ive heard nothing but good things. i’ve only been there before for drinks.

oh…and even though its not a huge restaurant or anything. how about Grovers? amazing and HUGE burgers there. haven’t been there in a while though.

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**Author:** ![Jim1234664](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jim1234664/32/7438_2.png) [@Jim1234664](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jim1234664)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/70 "2008-11-21T09:21:17Z")

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oh yeah, and how could I forget

![http://bp2.blogger.com/_pUawmGB8Zo0/RtgSkC74QLI/AAAAAAAAASk/1p-iTGNfRGU/s400/Pride08.2007.jpg](http://bp2.blogger.com/_pUawmGB8Zo0/RtgSkC74QLI/AAAAAAAAASk/1p-iTGNfRGU/s400/Pride08.2007.jpg)

Pride: the prime italian gay magazine

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**Author:** ![Afrank45](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/afrank45/32/5021_2.png) [@Afrank45](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Afrank45)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 9:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/71 "2008-11-21T09:26:08Z")

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I cant believe we made it this far without mentioning Cole’s

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**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 9:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/72 "2008-11-21T09:27:42Z")

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Romanellos

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**Author:** ![SkunkApe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skunkape/32/7575_2.png) [@SkunkApe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SkunkApe)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/73 "2008-11-21T09:32:53Z")

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> [@BuickGN](#):
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> Romanellos

that place SUCKS!

i jay kay… i have no clue.

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**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 9:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/74 "2008-11-21T09:33:37Z")

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hahaha

silly

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**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/75 "2008-11-21T10:01:49Z")

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Romanellos is amazing :tup:

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**Author:** ![A.J](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/858c86/32.png) [@A.J](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/A.J)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 10:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/76 "2008-11-21T10:16:44Z")

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Europa Bistro on elmwood next to Fahertys

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**Author:** ![eclipsed](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bbce88/32.png) [@eclipsed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/eclipsed)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 10:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/77 "2008-11-21T10:25:47Z")

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> [@Jim1234664](#):
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> thats right, you better watch it
> 
> im’a strangle you with my gold on a roll

> [@Jim1234664](#):
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> oh yeah, and how could I forget
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> ![http://bp2.blogger.com/_pUawmGB8Zo0/RtgSkC74QLI/AAAAAAAAASk/1p-iTGNfRGU/s400/Pride08.2007.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/b/9/b947e41e56dfdca1f811a4191c5c28633ac2fe4d.jpeg)
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> Pride: the prime italian gay magazine

:bloated:

can’t we all just get along? :grouphug:

my contribution would be La Te Da on Allen. Delicious upscale traditional italian (blinged out home boys and caesarian homos need not apply). ive been there a few times, and it never disappoints. service is top notch, as is the food, and the prices are very reasonable.

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**Author:** ![ineedacar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/48db29/32.png) [@ineedacar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ineedacar)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 11:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/78 "2008-11-21T11:09:30Z")

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> [@eclipsed](#):
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> isnt there a rule about being racist on this forum?

Italian is a nationality, not a “race”

at least in my book.

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**Author:** ![BillysRevenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b9e5f3/32.png) [@BillysRevenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BillysRevenge)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/79 "2008-11-21T11:11:28Z")

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> [@Jim1234664](#):
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> thats right, you better watch it
> 
> im’a strangle you with my gold on a roll

This is what I meant by the comment…

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**Author:** ![RobtC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/51bf81/32.png) [@RobtC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RobtC)\
**Post date:** [November 21, 2008, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/good-non-chain-restaurants/36709/80 "2008-11-21T11:54:19Z")

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…sigh…

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