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Pepolino

Pepolino

281 W Broadway, 10013, New York, United States

Pizza • Fusion • Tuscan • Italian


"Most of our group chose the Insalata Mista con Pachino e Scaglie di Parmigiano. Dan Cole selected the Antipasto Toscano, which included an assortment of Italian cold cuts, bruschette, cheeses, and olives. I opted for the Insalata Dei Medici, a refreshing mix of cubed beets, carrots, zucchini, and potatoes dressed with basil and balsamic. For the main course, we had a wide variety of choices. Annette ordered the Branzino al Forno, featuring imported sea bass with oven-roasted vegetables. Dan went for the Polpettini Di Vitella E Ricotta, which consisted of veal and ricotta meatballs in a tomato and basil coulis. Cole enjoyed the Petto Di Pollo ai Porcini con Fontina, chicken breast sautéed with porcini mushrooms and Fontina cheese. Arlee chose the Pappardelle al Pepolino, which came with a tomato sauce and fresh thyme. I selected the Cinghiale, homemade pappardelle served with a wild boar ragout. Everyone was ecstatically pleased with their main dishes. For dessert, we had three options: Torta Ricotta (ricotta cheesecake), Torta Di Cioccolato Amaro (bittersweet chocolate cake), and Panna Cotta Toscana con Salsa Di Fragole (Tuscan panna cotta with fresh strawberry sauce). Everyone except for me chose the bittersweet chocolate cake, while I opted for the panna cotta with strawberry sauce. It was so delicious that everyone wanted a taste, leaving me with very little! I did manage to sample a bite of the chocolate cake, which was quite rich. The trip to Tribeca was definitely worth it, and I wholeheartedly recommend Pepolino Ristorante, which boasts two floors of indoor dining as well as outdoor sidewalk seating."

The Twenties

The Twenties

123 S Indiana Ave, Atlantic City I-08401-6813, United States

Bistro • Brunch • American • Breakfast


"The location is excellent, one block from the beach and the boardwalk. This was THE hotel in its day (built in 1929). It has some many wonderful historic details left. The staff was very friendly and nice, and gave great local tips for restaurants and things to do. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. Be sure to take advantage of the rooftop bar!Looking at past reviews before we booked this hotel, we noticed many complaints regarding the lifts. I would like to clarify that in general, the lifts are not slow; they run at any other pace a lift from the 1929 would. These are not lighting fast like a modern skyscraper or building but like any older building. However, there is an issue right around check out time, as everyone is making their way to the lobby and the lifts are very crowded and it does indeed take a while to catch one with space in it. We only had our backpacks so we took the stairs after waiting ten minutes or so with no success. I know other hotels have solved this issue and it would behoove The Claridge to see how others hotels have solved this issue. Many guests are soured by this experience, which is a shame as this is a great hotel.The pool was refreshing but their staff are not pool and spa people and it shows. The water was quite cloudy and the pump needs adjusting as it is not powerful enough to circulate the water properly.Rooms: Room was very nice and the bed was super comfy.Safety: We walked around at night at, although we felt mostly safe, there are a lot of homeless people nearby sleeping on benches and in the park. Just be aware of your surrounding, like any city."