More on NRs (neighborhood restaurants)
Bloggers have sent in the names of some wonderful nabes but there's a further question that follows. What makes certain neighborhood places so beloved? You're going to say the food, of course, but the truth is, in many spots (not necessarily the ones blogged below) the food isn't all that stand-up-and-cheer fabulous. Is it the ambience, the welcome, the other customers? What?