Editor Pick
Mamas Food Shop
- September 21, 2000
- Rated 4 of 5 by
parramore from new york, New York
Shut up and eat it. This is the motto at Mamas, one of the shining culinary gems of the East Village for the budget diner. At Mamas, you'll get some of the best fried chicken and mashed potatoes you ever had, along with more sophisticated fare like their exquisitely prepared thick planks of salmon and garlicky green beans. You can get a meat and two sides (try Mama's Mac Daddy Mac & Cheese) for eight bucks, and one meat and a side or three sides for just seven. !!! They make a smashing homemade gingermint iced tea and a delightful lemonade, as well as coffee (note: Mama doesn't do decaf). This is a small place, with funky portraits honoring Mama decorating the walls. It's BYOB, so pick up some beer at a deli if you want booze. This is a favorite hangout for local arty types. The food yummy, and on par with what you'd get in a joint twice as pricey. You have to experience it to believe it. For take-out and milkshakes, try Step Mama, located across the street. This place can get packed, so be prepared.
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