Shalon — Restaurant in New York

At one point this was my favorite local Dominican restaurant. Sadly, 2+ years ago they replaced the Cook; a heavyset Dominican woman with a warm personality & Chef skills in the kitchen.

Not sure if the then Owner sold this restaurant but it began operating more as an unofficial nightclub blasting loud music all the while food quality got worst. Even pre Covid19 era at 11AM you would be unable to sit & enjoy a meal without damaging your hearing or having to yell out your order within inches from waiter.

Now this place is nothing more than a hookah sidewalk imposing establishment with obnoxiously loud music, untrained waiters with salty Dominican food. Avoid it if you can even if you have to go home & stomach a cup of noodles until you can visit a better Dominican restaurant...

Today I went to pick up something for lunch and when they told me my total I handed my credit card, the girl that was taking my order asked another lady if the machine was working, she replied that it wasn't then she tells me that there's an ATM in the lobby, I tell her is a credit card and I don't have any cash on me and she just walked away. Didn't say a word to me just started to fix some other order in the back. I had to assume she wasn't coming back and just leave. My problem with this is that there was no sign saying " cash only" so how am I supposed to know that? Also, don't just walk away from the customers, that's very rude and disrespectful. I go there because it is convenient for me, but after this experience that's not gonna...

This was a celebratory gathering for a colleague's birthday. The bar setting wasn't quite a vibe I enduldge in regularly but if you're looking for a place to socialize, drink and watch sports. This place has it all going at once. My most favorite aspect was the food. For a social sports bar. I was pleasantly surprised at food options offered. I am a vegan, keto, vegetarian 🥵 yes I know! Its a mouthful but my allergies call for a specific diet to maintain optimum health. I digress, they offered 3 types of French fries, Buffalo cauliflower, sautéed garlic broccoli. All fit me narrow feeding needs. So need a place for a diverse dining?? This is a great...