I really didn't want to respond to this thread because it's populated with bigots, nimrods and bigoted nimrods, so why bother? (The OP, btw, didn't seem to fit into either of those categories particularly, judging especially from his trenchant and well-observed sign-off). The Jews Should Boycott Mel GibsonNot only Jews. Anybody of any sensitivity must abhor this arrogant little creature's behaviour. I think his and his father's anti-semitic utterances are... But for others who don't fall into those categories and who are genuinely interested in the NYC food scene: One of the great thrills of dining in NYC is that many places cater almost exclusively to fellow nationals, because many, many nationalities have expatriate communities here. That's an advantage because the fare is authentic and compares favorably to food back home. If I'm Lebanese, say, and I go into a local Lebanese place and the food is poor compared to what I was raised with, the word of mouth in the community will close that place in short order. The trade-off is that these places are accustomed to not having to explain their offerings, how to eat them, etc. Most such places will inform you if you care to ask politely, and if their language abilities are up to it. It helps to either do research or make friends with a national (taking someone to lunch or dinner in such a circumstance is a win-win for both sides). Anyone who doesn't want to bother doing a little "homework" still has the option in NYC of going to more "mainstream" places that cater to a more "non-ethnic" audience. Most such places are reviewed extensively in various media, so all those troubling issues are resolved for them. The food may or may not be deracinated, watered-down versions of the real thing, but maybe that's OK. If that's still too uncertain, one can go to the "Chinatown Express" at the mall, or move to Des Moines or whatever. DGI
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