Parm

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in:Trendy restaurants from the early 2010s that have survived till now?7 pts
replying to u/donut_butt: Parm opened 2011. It’s gotten a lot bigger and more annoying to eat at, and the house turkey is proportioned instead of sliced to order, but the sandwich still hits hard.
“It was like all the care was aborted and it was just slop. The bread they gave used to be amazing on the sandwiches. Now it's soft supermarket bread.”
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in:Spicy Rigatoni Vodka6 pts
“I had a few misses when I ate there before. The last time the chicken arrived cold in center.....over cooked after I asked for it to be heated up. The spicy rigatoni was greasy. Look elsewhere.”
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in:Worst dish you’ve had in nyc ?3 pts
replying to u/MikeDarsh: Parm had a pork belly sandwich at one point that was one of the nastiest things I’ve ever ordered (and it’s my fault for ordering in the first place) The Bolognese at Harry’s Italian is straight up dog food
“Parm was definitely one of the worst meals I’ve had in the city. People compare it to Carbone because it’s the same owners, except they taste nothing alike. Bland and overcooked everything, and awful service on top”
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postThe rigatoni at Parm1 pts
“I found it to be nothing special and the pasta was way to Al dente with a “raw flour” taste. The meatball appetizer was pretty good though. Not overly impressed.”
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in:We finally went to carbone59 pts
“I’d rather just go to Parm and get the spicy rigatoni for like 25% the price and 100% less the headache”
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postThings we ate in NYC (When we remembered to eat) - a review45 pts
“This was great because it’s food that I can’t get in Raleigh. I got a chicken parm with pasta and a salad and forgot just how lovely a chicken parm was.”
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in:Worst dish you’ve had in nyc ?35 pts
“Parm had a pork belly sandwich at one point that was one of the nastiest things I’ve ever ordered”
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in:The rigatoni at Parm31 pts
“I have been to both and the one at Carbone was way better imo”
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postParm NYC 29 pts
“For some reason I still love going to Parm. I know it’s not mind blowing but the sandwiches especially the turkey still do it for me. I know that casual italian American fare has been tried a million times over but they get it right.”
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in:How realistic are solo dining Walk-ins?29 pts
“you can get the same meal at Parm as at Carbone (same owners) for half the price.”
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in:Is Carbone just outright rejecting normal people?24 pts
“just go to Parm. It's the same pasta and you can get it in 20 minutes for less money. It is very tasty, fwiw.”
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in:Can I order only 1 dish at Carbone?24 pts
“You can just go to Parm and get the spicy rigatoni. It’s basically the exact same.”
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in:Spicy Rigatoni Vodka24 pts
“Parm. Same dish, 1/3 of the price”
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in:Restaurants with housemade / top tier mozzarella sticks?23 pts
“I like Parm (these are on happy hour too!)”
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in:What’s an NYC food opinion that will have you like this?19 pts
“Parm’s rigatoni carbone is as good as Carbone”
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in:Carbone18 pts
replying to u/AvatarofBro: Carbone was definitely subject to some annoying internet hype a decade ago, but the pendulum has swung way too far in the other direction. Especially since it lost its star. It's become this subreddit's favorite punching bag. The truth is...the food, service, and ambiance are pretty good. I'd wager you will have a nice time if you go.
“I eat Parm regularly and it’s satisfying but it’s no way got the same quality and prep time and care as the dishes at Carbone.”
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in:Manhattan with kids13 pts
“My immediate thought is Parm - kid-friendly but still yummy.”
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in:Best Chicken Parm near midtown? 13 pts
“Other chicken parm's of note; Emilio Ballato Elio's Parm”
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in:Best Baked Ziti in Manhattan?13 pts
“Parm does a real baked ziti and it's very good.”
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in:Spicy Rigatoni Vodka13 pts
“I’ve had the one at parm, it’s very similar to Carbone but it’s not the same. The one at Carbone is noticeably better, the al dente cook on the pasta at Carbone was much better than at Parm.”
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in:Best Turkey Sandwich UWS12 pts
“Parm has great turkey sandwich”
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in:First-timer NYC food day: Carbone & L’industrie12 pts
“Pro tip, go to Parm to enjoy the same spicy rigatoni dish. 🤷‍♀️”
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in:What are some good examples of nyc restaurants/food businesses that have scaled up, expanded and become chains without sacrificing quality?12 pts
replying to u/Choth21: I think Parm is pretty good though I only went to it after it had expanded to multiple locations. I never went to it when it was a smaller chain or a single location
“It’s so bland and mass produced to me.”
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in:Restaurant reservation alternative on Thanksgiving?11 pts
“they make a mean chicken parm sandwich and a delicious spicy rigatoni vodka. More casual compared to Saint Ambroeus, but very good”
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in:What restaurant does a plate so perfectly, you’ll just always eat there if you’re craving it?11 pts
“Baked Ziti - Parm”
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in:What's your most shocking ripoff meal in NYC?11 pts
replying to u/echoIalia: $13 for a few bites of fresh mozzarella at Parm (stop judging me, I thought I was getting a whole ball)
“Parm is overpriced but I love it.”
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in:Best Pasta Vodka in NYC?11 pts
“Could also just try parm, which is owned by carbone and a more casual cheaper place. I felt carbone’s was better but many people claim it’s the same exact sauce.”
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in:Carbone11 pts
“you might as well go to Parm as the rigatoni is virtually the same and many other items are comparable to Carbone.”
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in:Is Carbone actually worth it?10 pts
replying to u/johnsciarrino: Or just go to Parm to get the spicy a la vodka. Same dish, no wait.
“Both are very good (and honestly I like the parm pairing with the chicken parm and spicy vodka)”
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in:Favorite Turkey Sandwich?10 pts
“The Turkey sandwich at Parm is pretty good.”
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in:Cheap(ish) lunches near 70th and Broadway?9 pts
“Parm is good for Italian sandwiches.”
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in:How to reserve Carbone?? 9 pts
“Just go to parm , it’s owned by the same people and tastes exactly the same for a lower price point”
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in:What has been your most overpriced and underwhelming restaurant experience? 9 pts
replying to u/Little-You-646: Carbone is so overrated and expensive. Sure it’s good but it should be half the price. Better to go buy some raos sauce add a splash of cream and pepper flakes and call it a day
“Can attest that Parm is excellent and doesn’t feel too expensive”
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in:Name a place to eat at thats nasty af but people hype tf out of it9 pts
replying to u/joeyblahblarck: Carbone. I found their spicy rigatoni underwhelming and generally pretty basic. I guess based off the hype of celebs and whatnot, I had expectations of a more refined menu and taste profile.
“Ordered the spicy rigatoni one night and my food literally tasted like the inside of a microwave 🤢 That definitely belongs on the list”
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in:MOST CRINGE RESTAURANTS OF NEW YORK?8 pts
replying to u/vagrantwastrel: I feel like if you took out the relentless douchebaggery, difficulty for a reservation, and overpriced aspect, Carbone is really undeniably delicious food. Although I guess as I'm typing all that it's reason enough to be on that list
“Just go to Parm and get the spicy a La vodka there instead.”
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in:Your favorite fancy desserts in the city?8 pts
“Ice cream cake from Parm.”
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in:Favorite Turkey Sandwich?8 pts
“Turkey sando from Parm (cured in house and thick cut!)”
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in:Trying to decide if Carbone is worth it for lunch?8 pts
“If I’m looking for the spicy rigatoni, I just go to parm. It’s the same and it’s half the cost.”
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in:Any good sandwiches for lunch in brookfield place / surrounding?6 pts
“Parm - chicken parm and ozersky”
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in:What is the most overrated or under inspired restaurant you have visited latley?6 pts
replying to u/jyeatbvg: Carbone. Not worth the difficulty in getting a reservation. Best part was the carrot cake.
“All their restaurants and overrated and overpriced except for Parm”
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in:Is Carbone actually worth it?6 pts
replying to u/cornellian1234: Worth trying. Not the absolute best but still very good
“Or just go to Parm to get the spicy a la vodka. Same dish, no wait.”
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in:American cuisine6 pts
“Parm or Rubirosa do a nice job at a sane price.”
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in:Restaurant recommendations for hungry Europeans6 pts
“Grab a sandwich at Faicco’s or Parm”
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in:Trying to decide if Carbone is worth it for lunch?6 pts
replying to u/Grand-Economist5066: Take them to parm same menu for the pasta & more casual
“The last 2 times I went to parm it was lousy. It wasn't slightly off. It was very bad. Service, quality both bad. Chicken was totally over cooked.”
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in:Restaurants with housemade / top tier mozzarella sticks?5 pts
“Their mozz sticks are elite”
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in:Best Sandwich in NYC5 pts
“the roast beef at Parm is a sleeper hit”
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in:Where to get Thanksgiving-style sandwiches now that Capriotti's is gone?5 pts
“I got the Parm one last year it was great”
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in:Good for group of 10 and kids? 5 pts
“Food's good enough or better, plenty for little kids, tables aren't on top of each other, and the Vesery street location takes (or took) res for large groups online.”
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in:Help me find the Chicken Parm Hero of my dreams5 pts
“Faiccos and Parm though are outstanding in terms of freshness and quality.”
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in:Viral Food that’s actually worth the hype?5 pts
“spicy rigatoni at Parm”
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