New updated Restaurant list

Dpreefer · 09-10-2010

The new Restaurant list is attached hereto, with several changes. Unfortunately, most of the changes are the removal of many of the restaurants that have closed over the past months. It has been a hard time for many excellent restaurants. As many have been replaced by new incarnations and I cannot try them all, I hope that visitors to this site will report on their experiences with new places so they can be considered for future inclusion to my list. Buen provecho!

Playapup · 09-10-2010

Thank you for the update. I print your guide and keep it handy when in Playa. Got back yesterday, so the update will definitely come in handy. I find your recommendations "spot on".
Richard

playalong · 09-10-2010

Thanks for the update. We've used it before and will use it again Late Nov and early Dec

Big Fish · 09-10-2010

Couple of observations from your updated list - if I may

Chicago Don's and The Glass Bar are no more

Hot Baking Company only has 1 location - the one on 10th has been gone for a long time.

imho Kefa REALLY should be on the list!

Great resource - txs.

Bret and Yvonne · 09-11-2010

We will be taking your list with us.

Thanks,

snappysammy · 09-11-2010

is la famiglia on the list??
maybe i missed it??

anyway, very good pizza and italian food
very good price on wine by the bottle
a lot of bang for the buck here
10 and tenth, northwest corner

Dpreefer · 09-11-2010

I thought new owners took over this long time staple and were keeping the name and basic menu. Let me know if this is not so, or if there is a new place at that location.

Babaloo · 09-11-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dpreefer

I thought new owners took over this long time staple and were keeping the name and basic menu. Let me know if this is not so, or if there is a new place at that location.

The new owners changed the name to Chez Mattisa then back to Chicago Don Jose.
Changing the name back didn't save the restaurant.

absoluteAL · 09-11-2010

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Originally Posted by Big Fish

imho Kefa REALLY should be on the list!

Kefa's hours have been way to inconsistent lately. It's pot luck as to whether or not it will be open.

LucyE · 09-13-2010

Thanks for the updated list. Looking forward to using it in November!

zelda · 09-13-2010

Thanks! I always take a copy of this list with me.

A little suggestion: for those of us who repeatedly use it, it might be nice to have the new additions highlighted in some way.

Sue · 09-13-2010

I think Pizza Pazza is WAY overrated. I suppose if you're drunk enough a slice will be fine, but it's just not great. The only pizza slice place I think is worthy of mention is Pizza Renzo.

snappysammy · 09-13-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sue

I think Pizza Pazza is WAY overrated. I suppose if you're drunk enough a slice will be fine, but it's just not great. The only pizza slice place I think is worthy of mention is Pizza Renzo.

the slices at pizza italia on ten a couple blocks south of ctm are OK in a pinch

absoluteAL · 09-13-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sue

The only pizza slice place I think is worthy of mention is Pizza Renzo.

My fav is Pizza Renzo. It is close to where I live and they sell by the slice. Alot of places around where I live (Little Italy) only sell whole pies. If I am headed home from a bar(s) I don't want to want wait for a whole pie to bake. Renzo usually has a variety of pizza slices ready to go - just up my alley.....quick with no fuss and no muss. Still hot when I get it home

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Sue · 09-15-2010

Quote:

Originally Posted by absoluteAL

My fav is Pizza Renzo. It is close to where I live and they sell by the slice. Alot of places around where I live (Little Italy) only sell whole pies. If I am headed home from a bar(s) I don't want to want wait for a whole pie to bake. Renzo usually has a variety of pizza slices ready to go - just up my alley.....quick with no fuss and no muss. Still hot when I get it home

.

The last few times I stopped by to get a slice, I had bad luck and there wasn't much left. I HATE that! But I still love their pizza, when I can get it.

09-10-2010	#1 (permalink)
Dpreefer beachaholic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 315	New updated Restaurant list The new Restaurant list is attached hereto, with several changes. Unfortunately, most of the changes are the removal of many of the restaurants that have closed over the past months. It has been a hard time for many excellent restaurants. As many have been replaced by new incarnations and I cannot try them all, I hope that visitors to this site will report on their experiences with new places so they can be considered for future inclusion to my list. Buen provecho! Last edited by Dpreefer; 10-16-2012 at 12:46 PM.. Reason: Have new updates for list

09-11-2010	#7 (permalink)
Dpreefer beachaholic Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 315	Is Chicago Don Jose gone? I thought new owners took over this long time staple and were keeping the name and basic menu. Let me know if this is not so, or if there is a new place at that location.

09-10-2010	#2 (permalink)
Playapup beachaholic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Easton, MA and Playacar Posts: 426	Thank you for the update. I print your guide and keep it handy when in Playa. Got back yesterday, so the update will definitely come in handy. I find your recommendations "spot on". Richard

09-10-2010	#3 (permalink)
playalong way into it Join Date: May 2006 Location: midhurst ontario Posts: 170	Thanks for the update. We've used it before and will use it again Late Nov and early Dec

09-10-2010	#4 (permalink)
Big Fish añejo Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 1,656	Couple of observations from your updated list - if I may Chicago Don's and The Glass Bar are no more Hot Baking Company only has 1 location - the one on 10th has been gone for a long time. imho Kefa REALLY should be on the list! Great resource - txs.

09-11-2010	#5 (permalink)
Bret and Yvonne beachaholic Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Grand Lake, Ok Posts: 316	We will be taking your list with us. Thanks,

09-11-2010	#6 (permalink)
snappysammy añejo Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 12,271	is la famiglia on the list?? maybe i missed it?? anyway, very good pizza and italian food very good price on wine by the bottle a lot of bang for the buck here 10 and tenth, northwest corner

09-13-2010	#10 (permalink)
LucyE añejo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 7,242	Thanks for the updated list. Looking forward to using it in November!

09-13-2010	#11 (permalink)
zelda life=playa Join Date: May 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 608	Thanks! I always take a copy of this list with me. A little suggestion: for those of us who repeatedly use it, it might be nice to have the new additions highlighted in some way.

09-13-2010	#12 (permalink)
Sue añejo Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 16,244	I think Pizza Pazza is WAY overrated. I suppose if you're drunk enough a slice will be fine, but it's just not great. The only pizza slice place I think is worthy of mention is Pizza Renzo.

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