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Hours

Daily, 5pm to 11pm

Nearest Subway Station

Cathedral Pkwy - 110th St Station
110th St & Central Park West
B, C

Cross Street

106 Street

Pricing

Low ($)

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947 Columbus Ave.
New York, NY 10025
212-531-1643

Rating: 3 out of 5  (9 Ratings)   Read Reviews (9)    Rate and Write a Review

Cute as a button, this four-table pocket restaurant recently made a concession to success, somehow squeezing in a fifth table next to the dual gas burners that serve chef Marc Solomon (Red Strype, Les Deux Lapins) as a makeshift rangetop. Solomon spins big flavors out of his tiny workspace, offering an intriguing handful of Jamaican-inflected French dishes like pan-fried ackee-and-callaloo crepes and curried lamb pie with coconut creme fraiche. It's easy on the pocketbook (entrees range from $7 to $10) and long on charm; a laid-back reggae soundtrack aptly complements the food. -- Jacob Levich

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Review rating 2 out of 5
disappointment
By clairekirch on 11/24/2004
I have eaten at A's sister restaurant, Ivo & Lulu, several times. I loved it, so I thought I'd give A a try. What a disappointment. The food seemed warmed over, whichever poster said it's not even cooked there might be right. I also got sick in the middle of the night. I will stick with Ivo & Lulu, that place is amazing, with a great ambiance, a fabulous waiter, and amazing food. I'm wondering, are the owners perhaps focusing their energies on Ivo & Lulu? Or is there a change in ownership at A?
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Review rating 1 out of 5
DO not GO
By stephaniegrekin on 10/20/2004
Terrible experience: food was bad, it doesn't seem very hygienyc! I was sick when I came back home from the food. Besides, it's not that cheap, a pizza tastes better compare to that!
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Review rating 5 out of 5
great!
By jujubeespray on 04/12/2004
Incredible food, great ambience. One of my favorite spots!
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Review rating 4 out of 5
LAMacKenzieJr's Review
By lamackenziejr on 12/09/2003
They may cook in a toaster oven. They may rub two sticks together. However they do it, the food was terrific. The serive firendly and efficient. That the prices are reasonable and that you can byob makes this a very attractive option.