Rays Picks NYC – Page 20

Aldea

Aldea
31 W 17th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 675-7223
Official Site

The recipient of a 2 star rating from The New York Times, a one Michelin Star in 2011 and great reviews from the online community, Flatiron District’s Aldea and its owner/Executive Chef George Mendes (Top Chef Master contestant and one of NYC’s hottest chefs) have been the cause of much buzz in the food scene. This highly rated restaurant serves Portuguese cuisine with Iberian influence, Chef Mendes’ cultural heritage. Besides bacalao and the similarity to Spanish cuisine, my experience with Portuguese food is very limited so I was excited to experience first-hand the cause for the buzz.

Having had both lunch and dinner at Aldea, I was impressed with the consistency of the high caliber food and service. Among the appetizers, I tried the Soft Shell Crab; the Kroll Krest Farm Egg – bacalao, black olives, potatoes; and the Sea Urchin Toast – cauliflower purée, mustard seed and lime. The Soft Shell Crab was delicious, being that it was my first Soft Shell Crab ever, it was a great start. The sea urchin and the Kroll Krest Farm Egg were exquisite. The presentation of the Kroll Krest was impressive with the appearance of the bacalao having been scooped out of an eggshell covered in foam. The Sea Urchin had a distinctive taste and texture that was very appealing.

Among the entrées I’ve tasted the Free Range Chicken Breast – baby potatoes, thai basil, tomato, curry broth; the Skate A La Plancha – escabeche jus, zucchini ribbons; the Creekstone Farm’s Hanger Steak – sweet baby onions, fushimi peppers; and Wild Striped Bass – Iberian butter beans, Sea Island red peas. All of the entrées were cooked to perfection highlighting the incredible flavors, textures and qualities of each dish. Finally for deserts I’ve had the pleasure of indulging in the Sonhos “Little Dreams -” chocolate hazelnut, rhubarb compote, salted caramel; the Strawberry Yogurt Parfait – strawberry – lemon verbena sorbet, warm strawberries, sable Breton; the Blueberry Peach Bread Pudding – crème fraiche sorbet; and the Pavlova – fresh berries, passion fruit, coconut sorbet. All were solid desserts especially the Pavlova, it might be my favorite dessert among them. I also enjoyed wine with my meals.The Vina Mein, a Spanish white wine with a fruity and acidic taste was my favorite, a great compliment to the meal.

A three course lunch is available for $24.07 a five course dinner for $90, and the a la carte menu is available for both times with varying prices. For a highly regarded restaurant like Aldea the prices are reasonable.

I like the restaurant’s modern sophisticated, quiet and clean interior. Its long narrowed bi level space is walled off with blurry glass that obscures the view of outside onlookers creating a more tranquil atmosphere separated from the outside world. A long narrow light colored wooden bar with high chairs covered in sleek white leather welcomes guest as soon as they enter. The walls on the opposite side are colored in blue stretches throughout. The colors of the restaurant’s interior are blue, light blue and white – signifying the sky, the sea and the air – a reflection of the Iberian peninsula’s coast. As you make your way through the dining room with uncovered tables, booths and banquet seats, the open kitchen is seen at the end. Diners can request to be seated by the counter in front of kitchen and watch Chef Mendes at work preparing their meal.

As I mentioned earlier, my dining experiences with Aldea have been amazing – from the food to the service. It’s a sophisticated setting where an unpretentious crowd can enjoy a great meal but not break the bank. Definitely buzz worthy. If you want to try Portuguese cuisine stop by Aldea and make sure to request a seat by the counter to witness all the action upfront.

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Matsuri

Matsuri
369 W 16th St
(between 8th Ave & 9th Ave)
New York, NY 10011
212 243 6400
Official Site

*This venue is now closed.

Housed in Chelsea’s Maritime Hotel along with similarly chic bar/lounge and dinning hot spots is Japanese restaurant Matsuri. I was both intrigued and delighted on my visit to this exquisite restaurant. This is one of the places that come to my mind when I have a craving for some Sake and exceptional Japanese food.

Upon arrival to Matsuri guests are greeted by a female hostess dressed in Geisha attire who then escorts them directly to their table or to the lounge area called the “Sake Room” for some pre-dinner drinks. The restaurant is dark, intimate, not too crowded and has a relaxed atmosphere. After the entrance the “Sake Room” (resembling a balcony hanging over the dining area) is the first section of the restaurant. Then from there guests make their way down a small staircase into a spacious and dim dining room that feels like a place where a Shogun calls home. Japanese aesthetics can be felt and seen throughout the space, hanging above are beautifully decorative paper lanterns inscribed with Japanese characters, wall panels are painted with Japanese motifs and bonsai trees sparsely placed throughout. The high ceiling’s curved wooden beams have been described by “Blackbook Mag” as “like the bowels of a samurai ship. ” Guests can sit at tables in the center or in wooden booths that line the sides and corners of the space and elevated on a platform. At the center of the dinner area is a sushi bar.

Acclaimed chef Tadashi Ono who has mastered the art of Japanese and French cuisine helms the kitchen at Matsuri. Dinner is incredible and the price tag is the average range for Japanese food and the location. A $69 five course tasting menu (with decent serving sizes) that can be paired with Sake is the way to go. Their Sake drink list maybe the most extensive collection in NYC. Among the appetizers I’ve tried: the Yellowtail Sashimi with yuzu green pepper sauce and the Crabmeat Shumai steamed dumpling with ginger. The sashimi was very good – fresh and clean, while the crab meat was not bad either. For entrées I’ve tasted: the Sake Black Cod, grilled and marinated with sake paste and the Short Rib of Beef, braised slowly with dark miso sauce. The Sake Black Cod has a perfect salty taste that was not overpowering; and Short Rib’s texture was smooth and delicate with an amazing taste. Finally of the desserts, I’ve tasted: the Green Tea tiramisu with red bean ice cream and the Chocolate Cake with raspberry sorbet. Both were very good considering deserts are not usually noteworthy among Japanese cuisine.

Overall Matsuri has a good vibe, friendly servers, good food and nice décor. With an extensive Sake list and great food, it’s a great place to start out for drinks or dinner before heading out to party in the neighboring Meatpacking District. I always have a great experience at Matsuri every time I come. “Matsuri” being the word for “festival” in Japanese, every meal at this exotic an exquisite restaurant is surely a festivity!!!

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Wild Rise

*This restaurant is now closed

This past Sunday I had the privilege of attending the soft opening of Wild Rise, a new Neapolitan pizza restaurant located in the heart of the Brooklyn’s artsy DUMBO scene in the 68 Jay St. Bar. I was impressed with the amazing taste of this pizza. All of the ingredients blended well in a burst of flavor. I had the shitake mushroom pie and it was so delicious that I ate the entire 7″ pie – definitely not your average pizza. Wild Rise makes pizza with high quality fresh ingredients that are selected for specific exotic and culinary qualities. For instance, the name “Wild Rise” comes from the use of “wild yeast” rather than commercial yeast. Dough made with wild yeast, among many things has enhanced flavor, offers greater nutritional value and does not leave your stomach with a heavy feeling once eaten. The tasty pizzas comes flying out of their custom made oven which cooks at temperature of over a thousand degrees – cooking pies in two minutes or less. For now, Wild Rise is only open 3 days a week (Sunday, Monday and Tuesday,) so be sure to visit whenever you’re in the area or just make a quick trip across the river and I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

For more on Wild Rise and it’s story click here

Wild Rise
@ 68 Jay St. Bar
Corner of Jay St. and Water St.
DUMBO, Brooklyn
Official Site

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Riverpark: A Tom Colicchio Restaurant

Last year celebrity Chef Tom Colicchio along with Executive Chef Sisha Ortuzar opened Riverpark in the Kips Bay section of Manhattan. It is the latest addition to Tom and Sisha’s ever growing restaurant empire. The restaurant is located on 29th Street by the FDR Drive and tucked inside the Alexandria Center for Life Science building. When I first came to Riverpark, I asked myself, “Why on earth would anyone open a restaurant in the middle of nowhere.” But after countless visits I grew to enjoy this place and its location – removed from New York’s usual congestion and people traffic.

The entrance is also not so obvious, guests must pass through an office building where a security officer will escort diners to a small door next to a wall inscribed “Riverpark.” The place is spacious and full of lights. There are lighted beams on the ceiling that run just about the entire length of whole space, a signature design feature of Tom Colicchio’s restaurants. The décor is contemporary with sleek blue copper colored chairs and several leather booth seats also of the same color. Riverpark is divided into two sections – guests can choose between the spacious front dining room with bright lights and several long benches, ideal for large groups; or the back room which is a more subtle and intimate setting. The backroom has floor to ceiling windows (providing great views overlooking the FDR Drive and Long Island City) dim lights and a bar. An outdoor heated patio is also an option for guests year round.

Executive Chef Sisha Ortuzar’s New American cuisine uses seasonal ingredients that serve to satisfy the palette. Very recently Riverpark opened their own farm in the building to grow their own produce. I had the chance to have lunch and dinner here and both times I completely enjoyed the food. For starters I’ve had the Salt Cod Droquette, made with lemon puree and parsley; Ramp and Ricotta Ravioli, made with rhubarb and thyme; and the Roasted Provolone, made with oregano, garlic and pickled chilies. All were very delicious; the jalapenos really went well with the Roasted Provolone while the Salt Cod Droquette had a saltiness that is not overpowering. For Entrées I’ve had the Roasted Artic Char, made with potato puree, brown butter and parsley; Warm Prawn Asparagus Salad, made with ramps and spring onions; Roasted Branzino, fingerling potatoes, pickled red onions, capers and salsa verde; and a delicious chicken dish that is no longer in their menu. The Artic Char, the restaurant’s signature dish was amazing and the Wild Prawns Asparagus Salad was very tasty and fresh. The desserts were pretty solid as well. I’ve had the Beignets, vanilla custard and strawberry preserves; Ice Cream and Sorbet, a selection of various flavors of ice cream and sorbet; and the Cinnamon Panna Cotta, rosemary ice cream and caramelized pumpkin seed.

The restaurant service is top notch. The servers, the bus boys and the hostess all provided consistent service each time. The crowd consists mainly of mature diners who live in the area and business people who have some dealings in the building.

Riverpark is great for lunch and dinner whether for business or just to satisfy hunger. You can never go wrong with the $28 three course lunch. Also come and enjoy a drink or two with friends on their outdoor patio during warm weather or even cool weather (the patio is heated.) With a great setting and wonderful views, Riverpark is one of my recommended ‘go to’ places for drinks and dining in the Kips Bay area. It’s a bit out of the way but in the end you will be glad you made the trip.

Riverpark
450 E 29th St
New York, NY 10016
212 729 9790
Official Site

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Le Bain Rooftop

Among its many blessings New York City is anointed with a myriad of amazing rooftop lounges. Each year new ones pop up and others are in the works for the next year’s spring/summer season. The 18th floor of the Standard Hotel in the Meatpacking District is home to the Top of The Standard (aka: The Boom Boom Room) and its rooftop lounge, the Le Bain a ‘must visit’ among New York City’s rooftop lounge scene.

In order to get to the rooftop guests must pass through the La Bain’s double black doors. Once guests enter the lounge they are greeted by the cool interior design with black tiled walls, black leathered sofas and a disco ball hanging above a Jacuzzi. The La Bain is a place to really party in NYC. For additional fun there is a staircase that leads to the outdoor rooftop space. The staircase walls are covered with graffiti art making the climb up the stairs a mini art gallery experience. The rooftop is covered with artificial grass where pink waterbeds and beach chairs line the middle of the space. Guests can lie down, relax in comfort and enjoy the beautiful panoramic views of New York City while sipping a $200 bottle of Dom Perignon . A hot tub is also available for those who choose to dip. Fashionable servers with movie star/model looks are dressed in all white. There is a bar area that is covered from the sun for those who want to enjoy a drink away from the heat and feel the cool breeze when the wind blows. On my recent visit, they added a section for ordering crepes that resembles a kid’s tree house. But the highlight of the Le Bain is its view and the vending machine that sells male and female bathing suits. If you didn’t bring your bathing suit, no worries, they’ve got you covered.

The drink prices are pretty average for the area, $14 for specialty drinks and about $9 for beer. The Le Bain’s rooftop is home to one of my favorite drinks, the Frozen Grapefruit Gimlet; made with crushed ice, grape fruit juice and vodka – an ideal drink for the summer time. The drink is very fruity, I never tasted the alcohol, but the drink will hit you. Another drink that I enjoyed was the Paris Spritz, made with Aperol, St. Germaine, Top Soda and champagne. The drink is not overly sweet and the alcohol taste is almost nonexistent. Food at the La Bain consists of ridiculously priced snacks. If you are willing to pay for a $5 bag of chips that you can purchase for $2 at a deli around the corner, then go for it.

The Le Bain’s rooftop is a great place to have a drink after work or during a summer weekend afternoon. It’s relaxing but can be pretentious at times – just like the rest of the Meatpacking area. The crowd is the ‘fashionable, chic, sexy (six inches high heels wearing wannabe models/actresses) seen and want to be seen crowd.’ Whenever you’re in the Meatpacking area or you just have the urge to drink during the summer/springtime make the Le Bain rooftop a destination.

Le Bain Rooftop
18th flr. of The Standard Hotel
848 Washington St
New York, NY 10014
(212) 645-4646
Official Site

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The Restaurateur

The RESTAURATEUR trailer from Roger Sherman, Florentine Films on Vimeo.

I just finished watching the “The Restaurateur,” a film about the grand ambitions of the then young Danny Meyer. In 1998 Meyer planned to open 2 restaurants, “Eleven Madison Park” and the now closed “Tabla,” simultaneously in the same year and to achieve the coveted 4 star status from the New York Times. The film shows the challenges that he and his team had to overcome in making his vision a reality. Also in the film are such restaurant heavyweights as Tom Colloccio, Kerry Heffern, and Floyd Cardoz in their younger years. “The Restaurateur” is a great film for all the regulars at a Danny Meyer restaurants.

For additional synopsis of the film click here

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bahr | che

bahr | che
26 Astor Pl
(between Broadway & Lafayette St)
Manhattan, NY 10003
(212) 260-2220
Website

*This venue is now closed

The wine bar bahr|che, located in the St Marks/ Cooper Square area may be a bit hard to find but once discovered it’s a nice change of pace from the typical area bars with dollar shots and packed with NYU college students. To avoid spending hours on the search, be sure to find bahr|che on the ground floor of the Gwathmey Siegel building, behind the Chase Bank.

Bahr|che is small, “L” shaped with high ceilings and a modern interior design by Richard Bloch (Bloch is also responsible for such notable NYC restaurants as Masa, Bar Masa and Dovetail to name few.) The walls are covered with square shaped light maple wood panels arranged on top of each other in awkward angles resulting with some wood pieces artfully sticking out. The dark colored bar has an array of wines perfectly arranged on shelves that reach the ceiling. Toward bahr|che’s rear is a brighter section with a view of the street. The area is complete with red semi-circular booths and round tables.

This wine bar also specializes in cheeses and charcuterie but still serves good food for lunch and dinner and weekend brunch. The portions are very small and will leave you yearning for more.On my first visit to bahr|che I had the three cheese selection: Latur from Piemonte, Italy – made from cow, sheep and goat milk; Tomme Crayeuse from the Rhone Alpes of France – made from cow milk; and Cabot Clothbound from Greensboro, Vermont. I’m normally not a goat cheese lover, but the Latur was very good it did not have the particular goat cheese smell/taste that I find unpleasant. The cheeses complimented the fruity taste of the Riesling Spatlese wine that I ordered. I also had their Lobster Mac and Cheese which was also very good. Although the food was very tasty, the wine selection is the highlight of this place. With over 1,500 to choose from there’s always something new to try. Their wines from every region of the globe are available either by carafe or bottle at reasonable New York City prices.

The atmosphere at this place is subdued and very relaxed, a great way to unwind after work or end of the day. At night it’s romantic and intimate with soft music, dim lights and candles on the table.

Over all bahr|che is a pretty solid place, a great selection of wines, great food and a comfortable atmosphere. After my first visit, I was sold on this place and kept on coming back for drinks. It’s great to start or end the evening for a pre or post dinner drinks. Whenever you’re in the area and just want to relax and enjoy a glass of wine, make sure to visit bhar|che and don’t forget your GPS, you might need it to find it.

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Bizzare Food: Casu Marzu

I love cheese but Casu Marzu is one cheese I will not eat nor even touch. A delicacy in Sardinia, Italy, the cheese is made from sheep’s milk that has been cured and then exposed to flies with the purpose of having them lay their larva in it. The cheese is given a “unique flavor” and a very soft texture after having passed through the larvas’ digestive process. Considered unsafe if eaten with dead larva, it is eaten with thousands of live larva. Although outlawed in Europe (for health reasons), adventurous foodies and long time aficionados can find Casu Marzu in Sardinia. I don’t know how well diners in America will receive this exotic delicacy but I would l like to see Andrew Zimmerman or Anthony Bourdain try it.

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Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue

Armani Ristorante 5th Avenue
717 5th Ave
New York, NY 10022
(212) 207-1902
Official Site

While walking along 5th Avenue in the 50’s, home to the high- end luxury brand stores, I was surprised to discover Armani Ristorante on the third floor of the Armani Store. The restaurant’s almost hidden location can easily be overlooked by most people in that high traffic tourist spot. I myself did not initially notice the restaurant’s sign on 55th Street nor did I notice the sign inside the store. I decided to visit one cold winter evening and have been back numerous times.

I had no expectations on my first visit, yet I reminded myself that this restaurant is owned by the man Giorgio Armani himself, a global fashion icon. The restaurant is accessible via the entrance on 55th Street where a doorman awaits guests to usher them to the elevator or through the store and up the white winding space aged staircase. While I ascended in the elevator to restaurant, the elevator’s trendy music set the mood. I was blown away by the restaurants decor at first glance. Looking around, I realized I was part of an incredibly stylish scene: black marble floors and black ceiling; yielding lights that drop smoothly in every table; funky curved shapes and futuristic booth seats, bare sleek tables and comfortable black cushion seats. The simplistic use of black and white is an Armani signature. For an added touch of class the waiters appear and disappear to the kitchen through walls with sliding doors. The restaurant has a bar that lights up brightly, there guests can enjoy the signature drink, an Armani Martini. To top off the stylish surroundings, the dining area has a wonderful view overlooking the luxurious 5th Avenue.

The food is as impressive as the decor. The presentation and the taste of their Italian cuisine will have you coming back again and again!!! Whenever I dine here, I always opt for the 4 course tasting menu (I highly recommend it). It consists of an appetizer, pasta, meat and dessert paired with wine for dinner. I also recommend the $29 pre-fixe for lunch. Some of the dishes that I enjoyed were the Insalata Di Funghi Trifolati – mushrooms salad with pecorino cheese and seasonal truffle; and the Insalata Di Mare Caldo – warm seafood salad with baby arugula, pachino tomatoes, lemon and Ligurian olive oil. These salads were both pretty tasty but the seafood salad reigns as one of my favorite dishes, it’s very fresh and the texture is just perfect. Another appetizer that I enjoyed is the Agnolotti Di Ricotta e Spinaci – Ricotta and spinach agnolotti with butter and sage. The memorable entrées are the Galletto Ruspante – a fried chicken dish; the Branzino Selvaggio Dorato Su Carciofini in Umido – wild sea bass fillet and softly baked baby artichokes; and the Scottadito D’Agnello e Olio Alle Erbe – grilled Colorado lamb chops and herbed olive oil. Of the desserts, the amazing Crostata Al Frutti Di Bosco – fruit tart served with soft lemon cream and the Sorbet was another favorite.

In line with the beautiful décor and delicious food, the service is high quality and consistent. The managers treat guests like royalty and the servers, dressed in custom made Armani black uniforms, are very friendly and very attentive. In general the staff made me feel welcomed as an honored guest. Though the atmosphere of the crowd can be a bit pretentious at times, there are also tourists that stop by for a nice afternoon tea and corporate folks on power lunches or corporate dinners. And of course couples can be seen having a nice romantic dinner.

Armani Ristorante is not only a restaurant made to impress with its sleek fashionable décor and well dressed staff, but the high quality of the food, impeccable service and great ambiance make this a pretty solid restaurant for dinner, lunch or just drinks.

For individuals who are ordering medicines online, there are several significant factors that must be considered. Internet is an ideal practice to get medicaments. Several medicaments are antifungal medicines. There are at least some medicaments for each sicknesses. Levitra is a treatment set to treat few ailments. What do you have to consider about cialis vs viagra? When you buy remedies like Levitra you have to ask your pharmacist about viagra vs cialis. Many drugstores describe it as viagra or cialis. Many probably sure the forcefulness of Levitra is well documented. In complement, there are some of explanations and pharmacists are as a rule able to pinpoint your problem through biological tests. Ordinarily the treatment options may turn on erectile dysfunction medicaments or counseling. Your generic is for you only. Never give your drugs to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.

Seasonal Restaurant and Weinbar

Seasonal Restaurant and Weinbar
132 W 58th St
New York, NY 10019
(212) 957-5550
Official site

*This venue is now closed

Hidden among the many Michelin Starred restaurants along the 50’s in Midtown West is Seasonal Restaurant and Weinbar. Theater goers and cultivated diners can enjoy the awesome modern Austrian cuisine of this one starred Michelin restaurant located on West 58th Street.

The restaurant’s interior has a contemporary and simplistic décor. When diners enter they are immediately greeted by the hostess podium, from there the hostess seats diners at their table or at the bar. The space is long and narrow and its white walls are adorned with paintings by German and Austrian artists. The art work is rotated every season (just like the menu.) A curved bar situated in the middle of the restaurant is complemented by white leather high chairs. Meanwhile, across from the bar the uncovered tables and dark brown leather clad banquets create a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere. The busy kitchen can be seen in the rear when diners visit the lavatory.

The Executive Chef duo of Wolfgang Ban and Eduard Frauneder combine for a brilliant interpretation of modern Austrian cuisine, some of the tastiest food I’ve eaten. As a new comer to food from this region the taste was a pleasant surprise to my palate. Austrian food mainly consists of meat and poultry since Austria is land locked and access to sea food is limited. For appetizers I tried the Pochiertes Ei (recommended by our server) – soft poached egg, lobster, hen of the woods and pumpernickel; and the Kalbsbries – veal sweetbread, shallots, sherry vinegar and sorrel. They were both very delicious but the Pochiertes Ei really stood out. The poached egg, lobster and the hen blended perfectly! The entrees I’ve tasted were the Enterbrust – an Austrian duck dish and the Tafelspitz – flat iron, oxtail consommé, apple – horseradish, spinach and rösti. The duck dish was very delicious and flavorful and its texture was amazing. Although I did not share the same excitement as I had with the duck dish, nevertheless the Tafelspitz was also very good. The veal was cooked to a new level of perfection. Of the deserts, I’ve had the Kaiserschmarrn – crumbled caramelized pancakes and apple compote; and the Bavarian Cream, both desserts were delicious. The restaurant has a vast array of Austrian wines that pair well with the food. The Lagler, Burgberg white wine was especially impressive with its nice fruity and citrusy taste.

My experience at Seasonal Restaurant and Weinbar has always been great. From my first visit for dinner, the service and the staff have always been very good and accommodating. On one occasion I even met Excutive Chef Wolfgang Ban, he came into the dining room and greeted each guest. I thanked him for the wonderful meal.

Seasonal Restaurant and Weinbar is a great restaurant that serves very tasty and exquisite food along with Austrian wines that complement the flavor of the foods. The restaurant is ideal for pre and post theater dinner or just to enjoy a phenomenal meal and a great atmosphere. Seasonal Restaurant and Weinbar definitely holds its own among the great Michelin starred restaurants in the area. I can’t wait to go back!!!!

For individuals who are ordering medicines online, there are several significant factors that must be elaborate. Internet is an ideal practice to get medicaments. Several medicaments are antifungal medicines. There are at least some medicaments for each sicknesses. Levitra is a medication prescribed to treat few ailments. What do you have to consider about cialis vs viagra? When you buy remedies like Levitra you have to ask your dispenser about viagra vs cialis. Many drugstores describe it as viagra or cialis. Many probably sure the forcefulness of Levitra is well documented. In addition, there are some of explanations and pharmacists are ordinarily able to pinpoint your problem through biological tests. Ordinarily the treatment options may turn on erectile malfunction medicaments or counseling. Your generic is for you only. Never give your drugs to other men even if their state appears to be the same as yours.