Yeah, I’m definitely more the taco truck type than my gf and her daughter, tho if there are good tacos vegetarianos or hongos that makes it an easier sell.
That’s a spinoff of Broken Spanish, which is much better. The taqueria’s good for a quick lunch if you’re in the neighborhood and it’s very vegetarian-friendly.
Some chefs have been among the more knowledge people I’ve met about street food and international holes-in-the-wall. Upscale places that are open only when they’re working, not so much.
Not if you include all of NYC (i.e. the 5 Boroughs and not just Manhattan).
And even in Manhattan, the EV has seen a recent resurgence in Vietnamese cuisine, beginning with Madame Vo and Hanoi House. Don’t the hipster vibe fool you (it is the EV, after all), cuz the food is very very down home.
Gjusta is actually one of the few Venice eateries that offers any parking - free to boot.
Gjusta actually has plenty of setting in back now. If seating is full up, it’s because they are packed.
Not sure about customer-hostile, but it becomes quite apparent to most that there’s a number system. And when it’s slow, the numbers aren’t even used. Walk up, ask questions, order, pay.
As for how good the food is, shrug. All I know it’s a great option for LA.
I was at Gjusta on Wednesday night at 7PM. Pulled right into the parking lot with at least half the lot open. Didn’t even need a number and the seating in back was maybe 25% full. I know it can get crazy there, and I usually get my orders to go, but eating there is a realistic option.
I usually order to go because Gjusta still has no alcohol and I associate most if their food with at least a beer or wine. Ordering foie gras that night, I’m not going to sit there sipping water!