Comments on: Joe Allen, New York

By: Tonette Joyce

Tonette Joyce — Sun, 17 Aug 2014 15:28:36 +0000

As has been said above, there are all kinds of ‘typical’ American foods , depending on the region…many of us here never taste them, yet, the people in those areas can’t imagine life without them.
As for beetroot, you’ll never see that offered for an American hamburger.
The pie looks wonderful.

By: Debra

Debra — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 15:38:33 +0000

i think the rushing through life is an American trait, in particular to those of us who live in major cities. And dining is no exception. For one thing, there are hundreds of people vying for the same dining table, and turnover is anticipated in all but the highest end dining establishments. And we have all grown very accustomed to it. When we travel to regions in the U.S. that aren’t as congested we note that things move slowly. It always takes me a time to adjust because I’m completely acclimated, sadly perhaps, to the rush! Now…beetroot on a hamburger?

By: Daisy@Nevertoosweet

Daisy@Nevertoosweet — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 09:37:29 +0000

It always amazes me how cheap things use to be only 75c for a burger you can barely get anything now probably only a cone from Mac Donalds! I do find the service in New York to be in general more abrupt and rushed but as long as you enjoyed the burgers that’s alright 🙂

By: The (Gluten-Free!) Gurly

The (Gluten-Free!) Gurly — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 03:37:58 +0000

I love all the rustic looking restaurants in the middle of the city! Looks like they know what they’re doing, though! Yum! 😉 xo

By: minnie@thelady8home

minnie@thelady8home — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 21:10:31 +0000

That is large serving indeed, but I do find many places do give large servings at great prices. But this rushing the customers through is not good. Thankfully not much of it happening outside of NY it seems.

By: Sherry from sherrys pickings

Sherry from sherrys pickings — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:14:03 +0000

The restaurant looks nice inside. But those huge servings. Eek! And the rush. Weird.

By: Suzanne Perazzini

Suzanne Perazzini — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 09:11:35 +0000

I guess it goes hand in hand with the low prices that they need to turn over the tables quickly. Perhaps the cheaper prices are not worth the rush but it sure looked a cosy, interesting restaurant.

By: Claire @ Claire K Creations

Claire @ Claire K Creations — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 11:02:19 +0000

Looks like a beautiful little restaurant. The fast-paced serving would have driven me insane!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 13:59:30 +0000

Nice review. We were also just in NY – wish I’d known about Joe Allen as I’m sure my kids would’ve liked it.

By: My Kitchen Stories

My Kitchen Stories — Sat, 09 Aug 2014 12:46:37 +0000

I always found that food came too quickly while in America. i always ask them not to call the main course away till i tell them Im ready.