Amazing sandwiches. They make a pastrami Reuben that is to die for. Im confident I've probably…read moreordered it 40+ times from Pete's Meats. I will always be a customer of this amazing restaurant!

MEAT OK, PREPARED FOOD NOT SO MUCH Bought a rib roast here…read moreand it was ok. Guy wanted $5 to cut the roast into individual chops! Outrageous. I grew up shopping in high end butcher shops and they don't charge to cut the roast after customer just spend $75 to buy it! Lobster roll had very very little lobster meat in it and horrible tasting spices. Just terrible, threw it out after two bites. Frozen lamb chops were marinated in some horrible tasting spices. Couldn't eat them. Dog wouldn't eat them either! imagine. Be careful at this place, you can get taken very easily.

Soooo, we went to Embark tonight for the second time. Full disclosure, the first time Wifey and I…read morecame here was when they first opened, we came kind of late and we didn't have the best experience, but I PROMISED myself I'd come back before reviewing because I honestly believed I just hit them on a bad night. Had a good friend recently tell me I needed to come back, so we did. Tonight we ordered a half rack of ribs, a pulled pork sandwich, and the pulled pork Mac-n-cheese. In a word, the food was fantastic. I've had BBQ in a LOT of places and also have my own smoker that I've gotten pretty good at using it so I know good BBQ...and this is good BBQ. The ribs were delicious - cooked perfectly the way the want them in competition...not fall off the bone, but with a little bite, and the flavor was great. Amazing bark on the outside with tender meat on the bone. The pulled pork sandwich was so tender and delicious that I wish I didn't have to share it with Wifey. And their homemade BBQ sauce is absolutely great...a little spice on the back of the tongue, but still sweet without being overly sweet (they have four kinds, but I only wanted the traditional). The pulled pork Mac-n-cheese was very rich but full of flavor with a nice breadcrumb topping as well. Each platter also came with cole slaw, something often overlooked by BBQ places, but not here. Very tasty, very fresh, though I think it needed a pinch of salt. I do wish we had gotten some cornbread, but honestly, we walked away very full. The service here is super friendly and our food came pretty quickly...and I really love the layout and vibe here. I spoke to the owner about how much I loved the food tonight and how it was such a difference from my first experience. I'm so glad we came back. The people behind the counter all seem to LIKE what they're doing...and that means a lot. Real BBQ places are always pricey, because you aren't paying for just the food, your paying for the hours and hours and hours of cooking it takes to get the food to taste as good as it does and to be tender. You can't take shortcuts with BBQ. So yeah, Embark isn't cheap, but if there's one thing I've discovered over the years it's that you DON'T want cheap BBQ. Embark is a BYOB place so bring your favorite beer, order some great food, and sit with friends savoring the deliciousness. I will NOT wait this long to come back again.

A friend recommended Embark a few days before I visited. When I arrived, I wasn't super hungry…read moresince I had just come from a Yelp Elite event up the road at Catfight Coffee. There is a decent amount of seating, although there were more takeout orders at the time I visited. It's very clean inside and decorated nicely. I ordered the 2-meat sampler with brisket and pulled pork. The brisket was awesome, super tender and packed with flavor. The BBQ sauce really complemented the meats. The pulled pork was also very good, but the brisket was definitely the star. The mac and cheese was just okay. The breadcrumbs on top made the mac and cheese a bit soggy. Portions were a bit small for the price. Overall, I thought my meal was good but I would definitely come back just for that brisket.

Not only is the food excellent but the staff and owner are warm, inviting and extremely helpful…read more All of their products are fresh- most items are homemade and others are locally sourced. I was surprised to see how much produce and dairy items they have, too! Perfect spot for a quick run if you just need one or two things. Highly recommend!!

It is a sad day to find out that they have decided to sell and close their doors. as I have loved…read moretheir chicken cutlets for more than 12 years and last time I was there everything was different. I said what happened where are the owners and the man said they sold. well I ordered a roast for Thanksgiving, it was quite disappointing and then I decided to pick up some chicken cutlets, when I made them they were no longer paper thin like they have always been, they weren't perfectly clean like they use to be. he had mentioned the owner was still working part time well if he is he best teach those guys how to make Frank Sinatra style chicken cutlets, because the new owners don't have a clue and they are now $8.99 a lb. sad just sad

We enjoyed this place and had a lovely server. We opted to their their butter service which was…read moresuch a nice experience to start the meal. We were reuniting with a friend we hadn't seen in nearly a decade and we couldn't have picked a better spot to catch up. Two bottles of white later we nearly finished the butter service and enjoyed some escargot and their steak frites. We threw in a chopped salad and finished it off with their caramel dessert that somewhat resembled a tiramisu. Upon lifting the cylinder sleeve the delicious and light caramel sauce pours over the cake with crunch chocolate nibs sprinkled on top. Looking forward to trying their dinner menu when we visit again.

Wow what an unforgettable Birthday Dinner! Quality Meats…read moreabsolutely delivered for my birthday! The service here is always top-tier, which is exactly why we always request our favorite waiter Mike, whenever we dine here. Once again, he went above and beyond, making the night extra special by surprising me with two birthday desserts! The manager Carlos, was also incredibly attentive and took great care of us throughout the evening, ensuring everything was flawless. As for the food, it was spectacular. We started with the meatballs a must try, and for the main event, We had the Bone-in Dry-Aged Prime Sirloin topped with truffle butter incredibly flavorful and cooked to absolute perfection. Pair it with the corn crème brûlée sweet and savory side dish. Incredible food, unmatched hospitality, and the perfect place to celebrate. Thank you, Mike and Carlos!

First let me start with this, this is a must try place. Everything is phenomenal, whether you go in…read morefor meat, fish, or a sandwich you will not be disappointed. Prices are unbeatable, a 7in sandwich is between $6-$8 which is perfect for lunch as well as the hot food also. They don't cheap out on how much they give you either, the sandwich pictured below was only $8. Great bread. The meat is super fresh. The place does get packed by they move people along pretty quickly. Inside they have everything you need to go with anything you buy. My absolute favorite place to get a sandwich from in the area. It's very small inside so you cannot eat there.

I used to love this place, but now I'm not going back. This is the second time they messed up one…read moreof my orders, the last time I didn't even make any issue about it, but this time I asked for a sausage and pepper parm sub with no onions, and the reason I asked for no onions is because I'm allergic to onions. So of course I didn't find out that they messed up the order until I got all the way to Belleville to eat it. So I called them to complain and they said, "Sorry, hopefully next time, what can I tell you?"?! You can make good on it is what you can do, so now I'm going to another option instead. Bye-bye Luigi's. Money is tight right now, and I just wasted it. Done. What a shame. Wasn't exactly a complicated request: "sausage and pepper parm sub, no onions, light marinara". ‍

Out of all the things that drew me here originally, it wasn't meat. EVERYONE is out of…read morecharcoal!!!!! So my buddy told me this place has bags of it. I pull up and there they are outside their shop. It was Portuguese hardwood chips. I'll get into that in a bit... So now that I'm in, I'm smelling the smoked sausage. It was unreal!!!. So I grab a few bone in rib eyes, some small steaks for the kids and a beautiful horseshoe of the white wine sausage. I've been snacking on that sausage ever since. Slight heat to it, but phenomenal. I start the grill.. These wood chips burn at a very high heat. I'm talking surface of the sun hot. The kid's streaks literally just needed a minute and a half on each side. The rib eye. Wow! One of the best steaks I've had in a very long time. Very little fat. They cut it to order (so I got two 1- inch cuts). Now grilling skill plays a part here so keep an eye on them. Slightly expensive but very much worth it. I've found my new go to place!!

This place is heaven I've had everything from the sausage…read moreand steak to the shishka Bob's and the meat wrapped in bacon on a stick. It tasted like an incredible meatloaf. This establishment is super clean and the employees are incredibly nice . You are totally missing out if you dont give it a try

Purchased eggplant parm from ShopRite in Lincoln park . It tasted burnt ! It was gross !!! Don't…read moreyou have quality control ????? Obviously not !

The BEST Escarole and Bean Soup I've ever had that wasn't homemade by my Grandmother.read more

I gave 4 Stars as I have limited experience with authentic Polish food…read more BUT this is a great place for almost all of your Polish-themed needs. This is one of 2 locations in Garfield. Easy to get to; Off street parking. Friendly staff. We went for the hot food; great lunch deals; $9.95 gets you an entree, mashed potatoes, and 2 sides. The meat stuffed cabbage was very good. The cheese & potato pierogi were good; the Kielbasa ( sausage) was just OK. There were many choices ( breaded fish, pork, vegetable items, hot\cold salads) However this place has so much more. a butcher shop, a bakery section ( the doughnuts were very good), aisles of authentic food products ( beer, soda, sauces, pickles , hot dogs, and so much more) Soups, frozen foods that were prepared onsite. Polish greeting cards; many magazines and news papers from Poland. the place was packed with so many items. Very impressive.

They need better kielbasa, Polish Pickles, and Sauerkraut…read more The service and ambiance are good, but I'd rather pay the tolls to drive to Greenpoint for much better Polish food.