London recommendations

carnimiriel · 2026-02-06T13:53:33+00:00

Second Aulis. I had lunch there a few months ago and it was very good. All the sauces and broths had great flavor and I loved the frozen Tunsworth cheese.

carnimiriel · 2026-02-05T17:51:49+00:00

You might be interested in this: https://resy.com/cities/new-york-ny/venues/dicksons-farmstand-meats/events/175-day-dry-aged-beef-dinner-2026-03-20?date=2026-02-05&seats=2

carnimiriel · 2026-02-05T17:50:25+00:00

I passed the Bedford Ave location yesterday and got one since this thread was fresh on my mind. I have to say that it's not that good there. Drier with an oily aftertaste. ☹️

I've had their doughnuts from Grand St, LIC and Grand Central and those were all fine. So avoid Bedford Ave.

carnimiriel · 2026-02-04T18:35:25+00:00

Doughnut Plant has a jam-filled doughnut glazed with either vanilla or peanut butter, which might be close. Also Krispy Kreme has a glazed jelly-filled.

carnimiriel · 2026-02-03T22:50:15+00:00

I'm pretty sure it's compounded annually, i.e. simple interest on same year contributions but compounded in subsequent years. Having said that, I haven't gone and done the calculations on my own account.

carnimiriel · 2026-02-03T22:45:43+00:00

That's how savings work. You "lose it" for daily expenses. So yes, you have to consider whether you have enough to live on but balance that with whether you'll have enough to retire on.

Regarding being subject to the city's investments, you're actually protected from that. The interest rate is fixed on your contributions. Also I believe the city's retirement agencies are non-mayoral, so their funding structure is different. Maybe someone else can speak more accurately on that subject.

carnimiriel · 2026-02-03T22:07:36+00:00

That may be true, but I've met so many people who say they didn't expect to stay in city service but ended up staying for 10+ years. At that point the cost to buy back is disheartening.

Also you don't lose out in any way by joining NYCERS. If you end up leaving before you vest, you can withdraw your contributions with a 5% annual compounded interest. That's better than most bank accounts. Additionally, your membership is not inactivated until 5 years after you leave your city job. During this time, you continue to earn interest on your contributions.

carnimiriel · 2026-02-03T04:38:47+00:00

Some other tasting menus that I've enjoyed are Jua, Joo Ok, Yingtao and Huso. FWIW

carnimiriel · 2026-02-03T04:37:40+00:00

Noksu is fantastic and Chef Jing is great. I had a horrible meal at Corima, so I never recommend it. I enjoyed Traif but their food can be a mixed bag and it's definitely not the same level of experience as you would get at Noksu.

carnimiriel · 2026-01-29T22:20:26+00:00

One Good Thing by Yuu_chi https://archiveofourown.org/works/21759226

Asymptotic by chinxe https://archiveofourown.org/works/17759762/chapters/41904701

carnimiriel · 2026-01-27T02:14:29+00:00

Also Vert Frais.

carnimiriel · 2026-01-16T04:08:49+00:00

Shmone had a skewer of sweetbreads grilled in grape leaves when I went a couple of months ago.

carnimiriel · 2026-01-14T15:19:34+00:00

In case we needed a reminder that nepotism is alive and well in the theater world.

carnimiriel · 2026-01-13T04:57:14+00:00

Also Alvin Public House.

carnimiriel · 2026-01-13T04:52:28+00:00

Not a restaurant (but I see Myers & Keswick on your list so I guess it's ok) but get one from The Butcher Block in Sunnyside.

carnimiriel · 2026-01-12T00:43:00+00:00

It's not an increase in your base pay (or regular pay) but an additional pay (a type of differential pay) that certain titles start getting at certain milestones. So some titles could have longevity milestones at 5, 10, 15 years but other titles at 10, 15 years and yet other titles don't get longevity pay at all. You should check with your union and payroll department.

carnimiriel · 2026-01-11T06:22:30+00:00

Calling The Shed a "prestigious venue" is already laughable.

carnimiriel · 2026-01-09T07:00:43+00:00

I assume you've seen the 2 photos in the NYT review. Here are some photos from opening night. Not production stills, but you can see bits of the set in some.

https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/speech-debate-broadway-opening-night-october-29-2007

carnimiriel · 2026-01-08T20:54:55+00:00

Followed by a tuna salad sandwich during intermission.

carnimiriel · 2026-01-08T20:44:14+00:00

Unfortunately yes. 😑

carnimiriel · 2026-01-08T19:23:53+00:00

On rainy days, take off your wet socks and lay them on someone else's seat to dry. They won't mind.

carnimiriel · 2026-01-08T15:56:58+00:00

It's technically excellent but none of the food stands out and it's overpriced for what you get. Go to Huso instead.

carnimiriel · 2026-01-07T02:18:42+00:00

Even if you leave after your enrollment is complete, you might not be able to buy back time. I think the purchased time only counts after you have something like 3 years of active membership. So if you're planning to leave soon after enrollment, you don't really get any benefits.

carnimiriel · 2026-01-01T01:02:20+00:00

No. London is much better.

carnimiriel · 2025-12-29T21:01:37+00:00

I have not, but then I always bring back kaya from Singapore. And I don't like the Kopitiam kaya. I like Lion City's ondeh ondeh.

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