bonfire grill
they try way too hard.  we have given this place one too many second chances.  tables are ridiculously small, while plates are ridiculously large.  it takes the food bringer (whatever they're called) 5 minutes to figure out  how to arrange the plates on the table.  they like to add tons of ingredients without adjusting the intensity of any of them.  por ejemplo, we got the pumpkin cheesecake.  it arrived with a whipped cream topping, raspberry fruit glaze, and powdered sugar.  to quote the bf:  it's like these people think, "I can make this C major chord sound better so I'm going to play not only C, E, G but I'm going to add A, B, D and F too."  it's not the case with music and it's not the case with food.  wake up bonfire. 
ladyninjitsu's rating:  C--

moca lounge
i was really excited when this place opened up.  it was going to be similar to jade restaurant but on a smaller scale and hella closer to where i live.  i've only been here a handful of times and my favorite dish so far is the crispy duck.  that was effing awesome.  the soup with the noodles and mini dumplings are also a personal fave.  however, this place is hella expensive.  and that's coming from someone who eats out in the city all the time.  we are still in queens here people.  not the meatpacking district.  we always wind up spending close to $100 every time we eat here.  but perhaps my biggest complaint is the wait staff.  HOLY HELL!  they are on top of you like flies on shit.  every time we've been there it's been fairly empty so you have 5 people watching you eat.  and every time you put your chopsticks down someone comes running over asking if you're done.  the last time i was there the idiot waitress gave us the dessert menu before i was even finished with my meal.  and when she came back to ask what we wanted i kindly said, "i'll let you know when i'm done with my meal".  get a clue moca wait staff.
ladyninjitsu's rating:  B

peking duck forest
i rather get the food delivered.  this place skeeves me out.  they are in desperate need of a restaurant makeover.  food is decent though.  favorite is pan fried noodles.  GET IT!
ladyninjitsu's rating:  B

bangkok cuisine
i love this place because the waitress remembers me and seems always happy to see me.  i like that yo.  i also like the decor.  it's modern without trying too hard.  although they could use a new paint job, especially around the counter.  food is great -- your typical thai-for-whites fare. 
ladyninjitsu's rating: B++

jade
i like this place too.  i definitely feel like i'm in the city whenever i go here.  jimmy is the best waiter.  lollipop chicken apps are to effing die for.  not crazy about the sushi here.  tastes generic.  but the fish entrees are tasty.  even better are their cocktails.  lychee martinis rock.  and the bar area in the back is awesome.  i wish more people knew about it.  i also wish the families who bring their kids here wouldn't act like they're at chucky cheese.
ladyninjitsu's rating: A-

q thai bistro
only been here once.  but it was decent.  the difference was in the quality of the food.  and unlike bonfire, these people understand simplicity.  my only complaint is that they add some variety to the menu.
ladyninjitsu's rating: A-

nick's pizza
i'm glad we have a good brick oven pizza joint in fohi.  the quality of the ingredients stands out.  the restaurant is cozy and makes me feel like i'm part of something whenever i eat there. 
ladyninjitsu's rating: A

thai austin
when i went here a couple years ago i really liked it because it was a place i could go to get decent thai food for cheap ass prices.  once in a while i'd even splurge and get an $18 bottle of wine.  but the past couple of times i've gone the quality of the food was pretty darn gross.  old, tough beef.  gamey chicken.  yuckeroni.
ladyninjitu's rating: C-

bann thai
i saw a cockroach crawling on the wall the last time i was there (about a month ago).  i also feel gross when i sit in those sticky chairs.  nuff said.
ladyninjitsu's rating: D

t-bone diner
i feel dirty when i eat here.  i like to get their grease delivered instead.  plus, you don't have to be around a bunch of annoying, old people.
ladyninjitsu's rating: C+

narita
omfg.  if there is ever a place that needs a major overhaul it is narita.  words can't even describe the utter outdatedness of narita.  i feel like if there was a fancy japanese restaurant in three's company that jack would take his tacky dates to, it would be narita.  nevertheless, the hibachi is delish.  pass on the benihana show.  just order it from the menu.
ladyninjitsu's rating: B

cabana
it's good.  good enough to warrant a huge wait line every time i pass by it??  ehhhh, not so much.  i mean - fine.  it's more than just "good" but it's a place you'd go if you have a lot of time to waste.  since it's always crowded, food takes a while to get out.  plus, waiters always seem confused (and creepy).  not to mention the patrons there are usually a bunch of loud, obnoxious, badly dressed couples celebrating their 2 month anniversary.
ladyninjitsu's rating: B

sante fe steakhouse
why does this place even exist????  if you want chain food, go to tgif's. 
ladyninjitsu's rating: F

cheeburger cheeburger
i love it!  i love all the kitsch.  i love all the toppings.  i get my burger without the cheese so shoot me.  shakes are sooooooo good but depending on the combination it might taste like sour puke.  oh and the dipping sauces...try them all.  creamy jalapeno and chili lime are my favorites. 
ladyninjitsu's rating: A-

la terraza
we are in serious need of a decent italian restaurant.  la terraza, that one on austin st., and the other one on queens blvd. and ascan are pathetic.  i can't even believe people effing eat here.  i could make better italian by heating up my stouffers lasagna in my microwave.  me no like.
ladyninjitsu's rating: F's for all of 'em

damn i eat a lot.  well, that's all for now.