Comments on: King of Ketchup ripped off by UWS Cottage’s “All You Can Drink” Wine

By: Bill

Bill — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:17:33 +0000

@newsflash: Wow! After that post I can’t POSSIBLY imagine why NYCFG stopped posting! You stay classy, newsflash.

By: Newsflash!

Newsflash! — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:50:18 +0000

I hear that NYCFG went to the Cottage a few months ago and was never heard from again. Apparantly he went went to the back of the kitchen to blow a busboy and ended up as the next day special – hence no posts in months.
RIP you gay, nip loving foodie!

By: The Cottage Reality

The Cottage Reality — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:31:54 +0000

In the early 80’s I used to frequently eat at The Cottage on 77th street and it used to be a nice, quiet restaurant with very polite waiter/waitresses. Thus, I am familiar with this place. In the past ten years, however, it has become a “COMBAT ZONE” between clients and the staff. The staff’s attitude is, to say the least, ABUSIVE. Last time I was there, I observed a party of 6, where one of the guests asked for more wine and the waiter/waitress COMPLETELY ignored the request. After trying, at least, five times to get more wine, the client requested to speak to the manager. The response was shocking, the woman behind the counter yelled “There is no manager, period.” That was that!

While their food is good, I stay away from The Cottage since I am already aware about the staff’s lack of decency. I am afraid nothing can be done about these people’s behavior, except avoid the place.

It’s a shame the staff of The Cottage has created a toxic environment. However, what irks me the most is to think that this kind of behavior spreads.

By: Dr. Dyspepsia

Dr. Dyspepsia — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 03:04:48 +0000

I stand corrected, Your Honor. Regardless, it’s box wine. The King should be grateful that he was not given the opportunity to poison himself on that toxic waste.

By: o'doyle

o'doyle — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:28:33 +0000

silk road palace is the fuckin shizniiiiitttttttt

By: not an asian fatty

not an asian fatty — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 04:01:43 +0000

haha what an honest statement, asian fatty (i don’t think i’ve ever seen a fat asian, but i’ll take your word for it that you’re fat).

asians are supposed to be hard-workers, willing to go that extra-mile to satisfy their patrons. happy endings are a perfect example.

-mao tse tung

By: asian fatty

asian fatty — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:20:47 +0000

whatever. is anyone really surprised? as a chinese guy myself i can tell you that the chinese are inherently judgmental/racist and they usually have shitty service…

By: Da Brotha

Da Brotha — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:33:07 +0000

KOK- if you were so pleased with silk road palace why would you even bother going to the cottage…i dont think ive ever been to chinese with you do you douse your food with an entire bottle of ketchup there too?

DDR- i still hate you for making fun of NYCFG on midtownlunch.com…plus you never seem to have anything positive to say except about the Steak Tips at Del Friscos which I’m actually about to go get

NYCFG- Can you say goodbye lunch at Frisco’s on the department? Fuckin a i bet you wish I had a camera….i’m feeling BK Diner, Virgils, Hale & Hearty, Goodburger, and Burger Joint as the lunch lineup for next week….in that order….on dad

By: kingofketchup

kingofketchup — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:18:50 +0000

I would totally do dinner. I don’t think NYCFG would want to put his rep on the line and risk being seen in public at that delightful table of 4 though.

By: Pastrami on Rye

Pastrami on Rye — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:27:57 +0000

DDR:

I’m glad I made you laugh but I am no joke. Why don’t you, KOK and I all go meet up for dinner at your favorite UWS establishment. NYCFG can come as well! That sounds like so much fun, does it not?

-Pastrami on Rye

By: Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:21:38 +0000

I happen to love pastrami! DDR, saying you’ve been to the Cottage with a group of 4 would imply that you have at least 3 friends, which is almost as believable as your claim that you have no connection to this craphole of a restaurant.

By: DDR

DDR — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:59:18 +0000

NYCFG – Thanks for your response. You’re telling me your buddy went to a Chinese restaurant for the free boxed wine? Enough said. Unfortunately, UWS Top Spots is almost an oxymoron – other than Gennaro. I recently ate at Charle’s Southern (not a typo) and although it ain’t UWS, I found it vastly overrated.

Pastrami – “Let’s be civil here.” …. DDR “is a simpleton who has ties to the UWS Cottage.” You are a joke. Thanks for the laugh.

By: 1 Concerned Reader

1 Concerned Reader — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:46:12 +0000

NYC Food Guy,

I think you should take it easy a bit. I think it was pretty obvious to your readers that King of Ketchup wrote this article and that you merely posted it. It clearly states in the title: “King of Ketchup ripped off by UWS Cottage’s “All You Can Drink” Wine”. Now I am no brain surgeon but I do know how to read. I don’t believe there is any need to add a disclaimer or edit in that King of Ketchup (and not NYC Food Guy) had problems with this restaurant. It is your site but I actually enjoyed the honesty and passion that King of Ketchup wrote with. Hey, if a restaurant sucks, I want to know about it!

- 1 Concerned Reader

By: Pastrami on Rye

Pastrami on Rye — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:25:50 +0000

DDR,

Let’s be civil here. I am going to give an unbiased opinion on the situation. It seems fairly obvious to me that you most certainly have a connection to the restaurant. KOK wrote a civilized opinion on his dining experience, and you clearly are taking it to heart.

KOK – to be flat-out honest, I could not agree with you more. DDR is a simpleton. A simpleton who has ties to the UWS Cottage.

-Pastrami on Rye

By: The NYC Food Guy

The NYC Food Guy — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:07:14 +0000

DDR-

For the record, I, NYC Food Guy, did not go to The Cottage. It was my friend King of Ketchup. Either way, I respect your opinion but I also respect King of Ketchups. He went there more for the wine than the food and was vastly disappointed by the service he received. While I respect your allegiance to The Cottage, I can only hope that they redeem themselves in the future. Until then, thanks for your time and even more so, for your opinion, it’s the voice of the public that will keep this site alive. Look forward to hearing more as the reviews pour in.

To that end, what are some of your UWS Top Spots, any cuisine?