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Eli's Vinegar Factory

431 E. 91st St., New York, NY, 10128
nr. First Ave.
212-987-0885

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7
Food: 8
Service: 6
Décor: 8
"Recommended"

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Slightly Pretentious

By SheilaRoss on 10/4/2010

  • Overall Rating: 5
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 3
  • Décor: 8
  • No, I would not go back!

I do find Eli Zabar's businesses over-priced and slightly pretentious. Vinegar Factory is the least offensive of the bunch, but I can help but feel the overall vibe spill over from his store on 3rd Avenue. Prices here a high and the service on the day I can was average at best. The meal my friend and I had was a little underwhelming. For the price, I would go elsewhere next time.

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Greatest brunch around!

By truly_sweet on 8/25/2003

  • Overall Rating: 9
  • Food: 10
  • Service: 9
  • Décor: 8
  • Yes, I would go back!

Everything here tastes wonderful, from the BEST spicy tomato juice and fresh smoothies to the house-baked bread baskets (love that Eli's bread!) accompanied by fresh butter and fruit-laden preserves. Do not miss the eggs benedict, pancakes and BRIOCHE muffins along with a great selection of other breakfast and brunch favorites. What a great place!

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