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Offline BennyB

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Re: Laly's Restaurant
« Reply #150 on: December 12, 2018, 04:47:39 PM »
Exactly
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Offline Bailey

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Re: Laly's Restaurant
« Reply #151 on: December 13, 2018, 12:29:51 PM »
Walked by Laly's last night and the bar looks to be up and running! There were liquor bottles behind the bar and many bottles of beer on display. I hope this will help business pick up for them.
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Re: Laly's Restaurant
« Reply #152 on: December 13, 2018, 12:43:09 PM »
Quote from: Rigolalys on September 05, 2018, 08:54:56 PM
We are still waiting on our liquor permit. Once we get the OK, we plan on offering local craft bottled beers as well as Mexican beers. We are currently working on getting a draft beer system put together. Our cocktail menu will consist of , fresh margaritas with choices of fresh flavors available to add. Not only margaritas but we will also add some signature cocktails that will include fresh ingredients as well.

The above is from an earlier post by Rigo, Laly's manager. The liquor license news is exciting! I'm looking forward to pairing a nice cocktail with one of their delicious quesadillas. ;D
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Re: Laly's Restaurant
« Reply #153 on: December 13, 2018, 02:47:45 PM »
I am a big fan of this place and so am rooting for it. If they can get draft beer going I think they could draw a lot more people--a lot of thirsty JH folks with few options for beers on tap who rotate between E77, Queensboro, and UFC, and would love another choice!
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Re: Laly's Restaurant
« Reply #154 on: December 16, 2018, 12:45:07 PM »
As predicted, the acquisition of the liquior license has helped quite a bit. I passed by and there were quite a few people at the bar and more eating than normal, and it was pretty early in the evening.

All this hyperbole about the decor and location is just that, hyperbole. It's definitely over-the-top. The decor, while not super Brooklyn-Williamsburg-Park-Slope level hip, it's not nearly BAD.

If you want to keep avoiding it for these petty reasons, go right ahead. I probably don't want to be in earshot of your conversations anyway.
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Re: Laly's Restaurant
« Reply #155 on: December 16, 2018, 01:17:16 PM »
hfm--as we have been explaining repeatedly, the commentary about how the place looks is meant to be helpful. Why would people who don't like or support the place be interested in posting about how it looks? The people who are posting are trying to figure out why Laly's is not doing more business in order to help them do more business so they can stay in business for the sake of people who like their food. It's not "sniping"--I don't know why you think it is. Because their food is so good, we are wondering why they are always mostly empty and speculating on possibilities for changing things that could help.

I am glad to hear they looked busier to you last night. We actually were considering having dinner there last night, and we passed by around 7 PM, and it was almost totally empty at that time. We wound up eating at home, and honestly I think one reason was that they looked empty, and I think there is a kind of psychological thing about going into an empty or almost empty restaurant: it's not so much that we would think the food is bad there, that's not the reason we decided not to stop in because we know the food is good. It's just kind of uncomfortable/depressing to be the only patrons in a fairly big restaurant. But that's neither here nor there--I'm glad their business might be picking up.
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Re: Laly's Restaurant
« Reply #156 on: December 16, 2018, 11:28:10 PM »
Quote from: ljr on December 16, 2018, 01:17:16 PM
hfm--as we have been explaining repeatedly, the commentary about how the place looks is meant to be helpful. Why would people who don't like or support the place be interested in posting about how it looks? The people who are posting are trying to figure out why Laly's is not doing more business in order to help them do more business so they can stay in business for the sake of people who like their food. It's not "sniping"--I don't know why you think it is. Because their food is so good, we are wondering why they are always mostly empty and speculating on possibilities for changing things that could help.

I am glad to hear they looked busier to you last night. We actually were considering having dinner there last night, and we passed by around 7 PM, and it was almost totally empty at that time. We wound up eating at home, and honestly I think one reason was that they looked empty, and I think there is a kind of psychological thing about going into an empty or almost empty restaurant: it's not so much that we would think the food is bad there, that's not the reason we decided not to stop in because we know the food is good. It's just kind of uncomfortable/depressing to be the only patrons in a fairly big restaurant. But that's neither here nor there--I'm glad their business might be picking up.

If you guys feel that strongly about it you should approach them and let them know of your ideas. I'm sure they would consider the community feedback.
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Re: Laly's Restaurant
« Reply #157 on: December 17, 2018, 09:22:40 AM »
Constructive criticism is not sniping.

It is a way to learn from the potential customer base.
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Re: Laly's Restaurant
« Reply #158 on: December 17, 2018, 06:07:01 PM »
I had brunch there yesterday with a couple friends.  We had a great meal.  It was pretty quiet, but at one point I think all the booths were full.

I think those big huge windows are a blessing and a curse.  If it's empty, it's obvious that it's empty and people keep on walking.  Hopefully they will get to the point where it's popular and it will be obvious that it's popular.
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Re: Laly's Restaurant
« Reply #159 on: December 23, 2018, 10:11:23 AM »
Quote from: EmmBee on December 17, 2018, 06:07:01 PM
I had brunch there yesterday with a couple friends.  We had a great meal.  It was pretty quiet, but at one point I think all the booths were full.

I think those big huge windows are a blessing and a curse.  If it's empty, it's obvious that it's empty and people keep on walking.  Hopefully they will get to the point where it's popular and it will be obvious that it's popular.

Or people could get over themselves and give it a try. That's the only way I've found great places in the neighborhood is just trying them for myself. Other's opinions can only take you so far, you should form your own with experiences.
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Re: Laly's Restaurant
« Reply #160 on: December 30, 2018, 06:15:34 PM »
Laly’s is definitely an underrated gem in the neighborhood.  My husband desperately wanted a local place with a good steak frite and Laly’s does not disappoint.  I have to say I was really waiting for the liquor license which they now have!  Seriously don’t miss out, this place is family owned and such an upgrade from McDonald
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Re: Laly's Restaurant
« Reply #161 on: December 30, 2018, 06:29:21 PM »
Hey, the festive decorations make it look more welcoming.

They should keep them up!
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Re: Laly's Restaurant
« Reply #162 on: December 30, 2018, 07:03:33 PM »
it works for Rolf's
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Re: Laly's Restaurant
« Reply #163 on: January 01, 2019, 05:16:55 PM »
We also tried Laly's -- twice in the past week. And while the food is incredible, I just can't keep paying prices that are $5 or $5 more than the average restaurant in Queens.

We ordered a chicken quesadilla and it came with nothing but it still cost $13! That's outrageous. We also ordered tres leches cake which was also very tasty but at $8/slice for half of what you get at other places, it seems like a rip off.
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Re: Laly's Restaurant
« Reply #164 on: January 01, 2019, 05:52:04 PM »
I went to Lally's and the prices seem about right considering the quality of the food.  Everything is fresh and well made.  Other places are cheaper, but sometimes you have to pay a bit more for quality and/or ambiance.  Unfortunately, my dining bills have gone up slightly ever since Lally's acquired its liquor license - I am halfheartedly complaining.  In fact, I am planning on increasing Lally's rotation on my list of restaurants. 

My spouse, however, has complained about the windows and the sense that there is no privacy.  I think it would be nice if they put some kind of art and/or decorations that would give diners a sense of privacy and also give the restaurant more of a personality, both on the inside and outside - depending on the art and/or decorations. 
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