ThaiNY-8/9/2008

Well folks, your favorite reviewer of reviews is back and potentially better than ever. I must admit, I was disappointed by the critic's choice this week. I was hoping this blog would teach me about new and exciting places in NYC, not a place I pass every time I go to my girlfriend's place. I don't know many people who haven't been here before. Reviewing ThaiNY, a place everyone's already been to is like still telling everyone how great "The Dark Knight" was. Oh wait,the critic still does that too. Maybe we need to let him know it's October. Judging by his fantasy football team's performance the first 4 weeks he really might not be aware. On to the review.

Appetizer-A simple yet efficient review. Why was there nothing to report concerning the spring rolls? Were they good? Did you find them to be too greasy? What's your fascination with plum sauce? Was it better than the pasta you had at the g man on Saturday night? Let us know. Oh, and save me a dumpling. sorry for the lack of jokes here, it's been a long day.

Pad Thai-Sometimes the snow comes down in June. Sometimes the sun goes around the moon. No this is not an homage to Wod's favorite singer, Vanessa Williams,but is rather my way of admitting I have to 100% agree with the critic on this one. He really got this one right. I can't really find fault,or I'd risk sounding like Brett Favre doing his whole "we're not that good" routine after tossing 6 TD's. Don't get too excited though Josh. Even a broken clock is right twice a day. Sucker.

Shrimp in Ginger Sauce notes-"When I really don’t like something at a restaurant, I always ask myself, “could I make this better in my own kitchen?” Usually, if the dish isn’t great, the answer is yes". Wow. I really don't know what to say. I'm speechless. I mean......(shaking head).....really? You think you're a professional chef? What will be your go to dish on top chef....the broccoli cheddar soup or the tougher than nails hangar steak? I was a fan of your tuna that night sr year though-thanks for saving me a piece. you know I love Tuna.


Tamarin duck notes-wow you guys ate all this as only 2 people? Did you pull the trigger after? Nothing much to say here really. The critics fascination with plum sauce is noted. Maybe that will be next week's "secret ingredient"

It's tough writing these now because I know Josh's blogging does improve. Maybe I should skip to the current blogs. but than I'd deny you all my feelings on blogs 4-9. The point is, I did not like this blog at all. The only thing i dislike more than reviews of popular palces everyone's been too is "part 3" of a movie where studios just try and milk out more money even though half of the original cast is no longer signed on (i.e. Home Alone 3 sans Makauly Culkin). On to the scores:

Usefulness: 1-Again, we've all been here before. What will your next review be. McDonalds? I hear the Big Mac is really good these days.

Value added:1-I don't mean to beat this into the ground like Dan Dierdorf did Tom Brady's injury.


Decipherability:3-the writing style of this particular blog is more bland than a tough hangar steak. oh wait i already used that line. damn.

Humor:1-Tom Hanks. Mel Gibson. Stephanie Pratt. All great artists/entertainers have their lows and at some point get absolutely crushed by some snooty critic. Except Chuck Norris of course. Consider this your initiation. Better luck next time, Critic.