I was warned by a friend that this place isn't a place for the indecisive, and so, we decided the best welcome would be a local favorite: Steve T. Hots & Potatoes.

Indeed, the staff of Steve T. Hots & Potatoes are a bit tough around the edges and burly, and look like they can easily best me in an arm wrestle match. Nonetheless if you know what you're getting, you can brisk through ordering and get exactly what you want, and then outta here.

Prices are incredibly reasonable for the food you're getting, and for that reason you get to see the cross section of America through this place.

One strange thing I noticed is, despite the place's reputation for Garbage Plates, you'll find there is no combination of the two words on the menu, simply noting them as "plates". Apparently this place was once related to the original Nick Tahou's garbage plates, and had become so successful people were convinced the original had closed down. I hope the two relatives can mend their ways. I never went to Nick Tahou's but I'm sure it's just as good an experience as this one.

If you're wondering why I gave the 4-stars instead of the 5, it's merely because they are still cash-only in 2022. Sure, they have the right to accept only cash, but many people, myself included, are inconvenienced by it and have the right to complain. Such is New York!

Would return, with cash in hand.