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in:Red Sauce Italian3 pts
replying to u/chupacabrando: Nobody here has recommended Michael’s of Brooklyn???????
“I absolutely LOVE Michael's it's true old school with the Sinatra blasting and the owner is super nice. I always have at least two spare jars of their sauce available for emergencies it's the same as my homemade they make it at the restaurant.”
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in:Don Peppe. Very disappointing.17 pts
replying to u/BrooklynTCG: Old school places are more for nostalgia honestly. Michaels in Brooklyn still holds up as a great spot for Italian.
“I went there last summer to celebrate my birthday and had an amazing meal, I still dream about their veal parm.”
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in:Red Sauce Italian13 pts
“Its probably the most authentic and high quality, homemade feel”
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in:For those who have been Rao's, do you think the sauce is similar to the grocery jarred version? Better or worse?9 pts
replying to u/PresentBasic3279: Omg Carbones arrabiata is SO good. Marinara is much better than Rao’s. I never liked Rao’s for straight up pasta sauce tbh, it’s so watered down to me. Carbones mushroom and marinara is also good but arrabiata is by far the best.
“Michael’s Sunday gravy is excellent.”
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in:Spicy Rigatoni Vodka7 pts
“Michael’s on Avenue R makes my favorite vodka sauce. Rigatoni Baked n Burnt style is just what you’re looking for.”
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in:Veal Parmesan at Allora NYC (2 locations)6 pts
“I thoroughly enjoyed the veal parm at Michael’s of brooklyn. Great nostalgic red sauce place”
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in:NYC's Best Chicken Parm?4 pts
“Michaels of Brooklyn, the “smash job” which is a veal chop in bone, is the OG!”
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in:Red Sauce Italian3 pts
replying to u/Brilliant_Income_262: Michael's in marine park brooklyn will be the best option if you are willing to make the ride out. Its probably the most authentic and high quality, homemade feel that will have little to zero tourists dining there
“I looooove Michael's, their veal chop parmesan is a wonder.”
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in:Best chicken parmesean in NYC recommendation??????3 pts
“Michael’s of Brooklyn is very old school with a great chicken parm”
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in:Aside from L&B, what's good in this area of Brooklyn? Boundaries: south of Bay Parkway, Kings Highway, and Flatbush Ave.2 pts
replying to u/teamorange3: Agree with most of this though I'd totally skip totonnos unless you want to go to it for its history. Not great pizza anymore (and many more in the local area) and just unfriendly people there too
“Michael’s of Brooklyn is not good. Nice dining area, bland sauce and food.”
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in:What is your favorite (Italian food) restaurant in the City? (separate by cheap and expensive)2 pts
replying to u/olthyr1217: Michael’s of Brooklyn. It’s classic, delicious, and an experience.
“The veal chop parmesan!!”
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in:Italian restaurants with really good (free) bread?2 pts
“They have their own bakery, bread is tops, worth it”
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