Lamb Barbacoa
Lighthouse

Lighthouse

145 Borinquen Pl, New York City, New York, USA, 11211, United States

American • Catering • Mediterranean • North American


"I have been going to the lighthouse since it opened and I've experienced it improve immensely over the years. The bar is owned by a sister and a brother duo who have physically built aspects of the place and spirituality infused a vibrant pulse making it the social beacon it has set out to be.The food in the beginning had room for improvement and it has improved. They make the most delicious sourdough bread and you can purchase a loaf as long as they have them to spare which is a wonderful option especially when you live two blocks away. The staff is always accommodating and friendly. As times have gotten more challenging, portions have shrunk and prices have risen which is understandable, I'm happy to pay more to help a restaurant that has weathered the pandemic storm. One thing I do wish they would consider changing is charging extra for things that are typically offered as complimentary. If someone orders a dish that needs bread to eat it, don't make them order it separately. If a dish needs chips to eat it and not enough are provided, just provide a little bit more without charging them. I've never complained about this as a customer and I would never refuse to pay for extra charges. How ever, I recently brought a somewhat frugal friend here and he flipped out at the extra charge that was not disclosed which he didn't handle well despite having a valid point. We were credit the extra fee. My feeling is that for what the restaurant is charging for things, I really can't see them losing much by not nickel and diming as if it were an à la cart takeout place. I think it is better etiquette to provide typically customary items with dishes as customary. Perhaps this is the new normal, however I have yet to experience another place, at a similar price point, with equally delicious food follow suit. Nevertheless, this is a minor beef with an establishment that overall does an amazing job."

La Mula Terca

La Mula Terca

2053 S Beechwood StPA 19145, Philadelphia, United States

Steak • Tacos • Brunch • Mexican


"It was Cinco de Mayo ... I read the reviews in the 'Inky and Mr. LeBan had this place on this list of preferences for Mexican food that does not replicate the franchisees of 'THE BELL. ' Reservations were made and the first challenge if you are not used to Philly streets is navigating your way to La Mula Terrca through an array of narrow one-way streets usually partially blocked by local residents ' cars. If you can find parking (On the street folks so work on your parallel parking before you head out to eat. within 3 or 4 blocks of their location by all means PARK!!!! We lucked out on our second trip circling the restaurant and parked within sight of this small corner eatery (Groups definitely won 't fit in. . La Mula Terca has limited seating but gives a warm welcome. On the day of our visit there were tables set outside along the street but we chose to eat indoors. So, here 's where the loss of the star happened ... if you read my opening few words ... IT WAS CINCO de MAYO ... and one would think, hope, and dream that a amazingly special restaurant featuring Mexican food would offer an extensive menu of choices (Ok, not as extensive as the many Americanized-Mexican restaurants around the nation but still a menu with perhaps more than a handful of options. but NOOOOOOOOOOO! I have to admit that the VERY LIMITED menu made choosing everything rather simple. I did ask if the corn for the Mexican street corn (elote loco was fresh and I was assured 'fresh and sweet ' so it was ordered! They did not have the highly recommended 'Spicy Mango Guacamole ' (See note about the limited Cinco de Mayo menu. so we went with regular GUAC Chips. So, this is merely a note but for some a concern. The really tasty and fresh GUAC is served with six large chips rather than a basket of small fried corn tortillas. SIX!!! But they worked for us because we could do the mathematical division necessary to calculate that meant 3 chips a piece and we did have spoons to deliver the excess yummy GUAC to our mouths. The Elote Loco was so fresh and so good ... every spec of seasoning was consumed and it was a predictor of the entrees to come! The Tres Tacos Spicy Mango Chicken provided perhaps one of the very best bites I have ever had when ordering tacos. YUMMYNESS heaven, which made me forget about the limited menu because we had struck gold. The second entree was the highly recommended (By the Philadelphia Inquirer 's food evaluator no less Churrasco Steak and it was deserving of all the accolades! As we headed back to the narrow streets of Philadelphia and whatever traffic nightmares might await navigating this community we knew the right choice had been made for Cinco de Mayo knowing it would be a good choice for dinner on any other occasion as well!"