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"I can't even begin to describe the overwhelming feeling of joy I get when I so much as think about the new Pan-Asian restaurant, Azie on Main. I was invited out for dinner with a friend - we had a birthday to celebrate - and even though we were only a party of two, we had a great party at our table!\n\nThe Takao Cocktail - their signature drink - is like nothing I've ever tasted. A creamy, smooth, simple-tasting blueberry-flavored concoction of Belvedere vodka and red wine, among other things. The Thriller - another cocktail - is a must have. But you must order it before everyone else tries it and they run out of jasmine tea infused Herradura Reposado tequila or blood orange puree. lol.\n\nMy waitress, Remy, recommended the \"Paris\" style rib eye, and BOY-OH-BOY was she right... It was so buttery and tender, I thought I would die with a smile on my face at that very moment.\n\nLast, but not least, for dessert, our waiter recommended the cheesecake - as if I would ever have gone for anything else! - and it was spectacular. The texture was a cross between cool whip and pudding, yet somehow SUPER lush and creamy. It was so delicious, and the blueberry chardonnay sauce complimented my Takao Cocktailssssss perfectly.\n\nEverything at Azie seems perfectly delicious from what I gathered. My dining mate had entirely different everything than I did and loved it, and our neighbors at the next table chatted us up and raved about their food as well.\n\nWhen the food's that good, I barely notice my surroundings, but the decor... The decor is beautiful and interesting.. contemporary, yet elegant, five-star status, but somehow manages to still feel informal. Not intimate, but very comfortable. Weird. But, I reeeeeeally liked it at Azie.",
"I have no idea what the main dishes are like here, but the happy hour is pretty good. \nInexpensive sushi: $6 Spider roll, $4 Spicy Tuna roll. And about a dozen other items that are in the same price range. \nKettle One martinis for $5.\nThe space is modern. There is a lounge area that is separate from the dining area. Its a good place to relax with some friends after work.",
"So insanely excited about this restaurant...there are zero good sushi places on the main line...untill now. \nEvent the entrees are phenomenal \nGreat Service...Great Atmosphere...Not to expensive \nGO CHECK IT OUT YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT",
"I visited Azie on Main for the first time last night with a friend, and we really enjoyed our experience. \n\nThe restaurant itself is located on the back-upper side of a new shopping center, right around the corner from 476. When you step into the restaurant, you immediately forget that you are in a shopping center. Azie looks like a swanky high-end restaurant that you would find downtown in Rittenhouse Square. The bar is beautiful, and there is a nice little area around the corner with semi-private nooks to enjoy a cocktail.\n\nOur server, Alex, was top-notch! He was attentive, friendly, and engaging. We enjoyed some pinot grigio, and 2 rolls of sushi: one spicy tuna crunchy, and one vegetable. They were absolutely delicious, light and flavorful. \n\nThey have a great happy hour as well. There is a small selection of wines by the glass available at $3 each! We sampled the Chardonnay (Painted Hills), and it was decent for a $3 glass of wine. There are other drink and appetizer specials which I will definitely be back to check out soon.\n\nHopefully Azie on Main survives for a while! The last restaurant in this location only lasted for about a year, so hopefully there will be more traffic here. Alex told us that the owners have three other restaurants in the area, and all have been around for years. Definitely try Azie on Main if you are in the area soon!",
"The atmosphere at this restaurant is absolutely beautiful! They made an entire platter of vegetarian sushi which offered variety and great taste! There were no vegetarian main dishes to choose from so I requested the sauteed spinach. Unfortunately they did it in butter vs. olive oil. I also ordered the tempura vegetables. The avocado was mushy but the others were delightful. \n\nAs a vegetarian I wouldn't go again but it was a nice restaurant for carnivores.",
"Azie on Main[1] is a hidden happy hour gem. Literally.\n\nAzie's a bit tough to find from Lancaster Avenue, but if you can find the Staples off of 476, head to the rear of the parking lot.\n\nThey have solid daily standard sushi specials. For $4 each, we got a crunchy spicy tuna roll and a spicy salmon roll. Did I mention they're as tasty as they are value-packed?\n\nAzie's large, trendy space, with the ubiquitous flatscreen TV, makes for a good happy hour venue. Our group sat in their front lounge area, and despite the proximity to the front door and outside cold, remained warm.\n\nGood service. Ivy brought everyone drinks and dishes fast, and was friendly too.\n\n[1] Formerly known as Maia, with new ownership.",
"I went there for mother's day brunch. My mother is a fan of Azie in Media so we thought we'd take her to a different one.\n\nIt's a little hard to find, and we were quite chilly. We called the restaurant, and they realize it's a problem they have often so were really great about directions. \n\nThe brunch was fantastic. The cheesecake was to die for. I think between the three of us, we may have eaten 13 pieces. The spread had a pretty good variety. The eggs, meh, but you're not there for eggs really. Everything else was just delicious. My sister loved their beef. It was weird not knowing the names, but I overheard someone saying that the chef didn't want to label the food so that there was no bias. \n\nI'd definitely love to go there sometime for something besides brunch, from all the other reviews.",
"Several weeks ago my husband and I dined at Azie with a friend. It was the first visit for all of us. To keep a long story short, the evening started off pleasantly but ended rather unpleasantly and we left the restaurant with a very negative impression. I took the time to address my concerns in a letter to Azie management in an effort to give them the opportunity to make amends. To date I have not received any acknowledgment whatsoever from Azie. I believe any customer that takes the time to share their experience deserves a response, but clearly our business was not valuable to them. With this in mind, we will not be returning.",
"Azie is one of the best sushi options in the main line area. Before Azie, we were forced to satisfy our sushi cravings by driving to center city Philly or Bluefin in Plymouth meeting. \n\nWhile I don't think Azie is as good as Bluefin or the higher quality center city sushi places (Zama, Zento, Morimoto), it is the best sushi option in the immediate area. Probably the only comparable restaurant is Nectar, but Nectar is not a pure sushi restaurant. \n\nWhile the fish quality was high, there were a few things that irked me while eating at Azie. The appetizer section of the menu is in desperate need of revision. There was literally nothing that looked interesting. \n\nAnother negative that stood out was the horrible quality of their tap water. We ended up getting a bottle of Pellegrino, because the water was undrinkable. It seemed like a filter needed to be changed. \n\nOverall, definitely a great addition to the area.",
"The sad thing about my experiences at Azie was discovering it so close to graduation. \n\nGraduation = Moving away from Philly = Slim chances of eating at Azie again\n\nThe decor is ultra trendy and the food is pretty good. The salmon tartare is my fave - the fish is fresh and the sauce is a kick of tangy flavor. Kind of like a fiesta in your mouth.\n\nThe grilled swordfish was ah-maaa-zing - tender and flavorful. It was so good that it made up for the undercooked pasta....\n\nThe sushi was good quality but the entrees were definitely a lot better.\n\nAnd the chocolate in the chocolate fondue is absolutely mouth-watering. It definitelyyyy hits the spot after a good meal. The green tea tiramisu is interesting, in a good way! The powder on top of the dessert is a little funky but mixed with the green tea icecream, it's too good to miss!"
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"I have seen the signs and received the menu in the mail, so I decided to stop in, plus it is convenient & on my way home, in the same plaza as Shop Rite. I was pleasantly surprised. The decor is modern, akin to the chain hibachi restaurants, without the hibachi grills and constant happy birthday interruptions. The restaurant was about 1/3 full on one of the first weekends in business, so a good sign. They have the traditional staples (General Tso's), a full sushi menu, and some interesting additions (Honey walnut shrimp and chicken in a creamy lime sauce). Staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. I ordered a sushi roll and the Crispy Red Snapper dinner. Both were delicious. My husband ordered the crispy calamari salad (the calamari was the best I've had) and a sushi entree. The entire meal was $38.00 (after the 10% grand opening discount), much less than what we were expecting. We'll definitely be coming back!",
"Went here with the fiance last night and was pleasantly surprised at the quality of food and service. We both had the Sushi Roll Special (any two rolls off of their special roll menu and a bowl of soup or salad w/ginger for 18 bucks!) and I added a bowl of Tom Yum Gung soup. The soup was fantastic, although it only had one shrimp in it. The sushi was well presented, although the four rolls we split between us all tasted very similar. The server was polite and we got our food VERY quickly. I'm more a fan of Wasabi's lunch special, but I will definitely being going back for another dinner here!",
"Discovered this new restaurant gem from the previous review. The service was great and the food was high quality and an excellent value. The Tom Yum soup was too spicy for my palette but it was exchanged for a wonton soup with watercress -- a really nice modern version of this classic Chinese soup -- the thinly sliced onions in the soup were sautéed first so they were flavorful and sweet without being overwhelming. My husband and son each ordered the Maki Combo and I requested a plate to share -- no judgmental looks from the waitress and my request was graciously accommodated. The salmon and tuna rolls were fresh and delicious. Even the standard California rolls were quite tasty and contained a generous amount of avocado. This place is a great alternative to the Panera next door and certainly not any more expensive. Would eat there often if I was local to the area.",
"I almost don't want to write a review b/c I would like this to be kept a hidden gem but I must give credit where credit is due. This is the BEST Sushi around. Extremely fresh, very nice staff & great prices. They recently updated their dessert menu which they did a great job with. Another plus... its a BYOB!",
"Sushi and sashimi were good... Sea bass was exceptional... Honey and walnut chicken and shrimp... not bad",
"I can't believe that this great sushi place is just miles from my home! We ordered our fair share of Sushi and Sashimi, it was fresh and delicious. The service was spot on and bathrooms were very clean. One other great thing is that it is a BYOB so we were able to make our own selection. I almost hate to rave about it because I want it to be my own little secret but I feel I must let it out that there is good sushi in West Chester, PA.",
"Everything that I said in my previous review is still true and the food is fab. I just wanted to present an example of the friendly staff and exceptional service: I called in a take out order for lunch. When I stopped in to pick it up, they also handed me my umbrella that I had left in the restaurant 3 weeks prior when I was there for dinner! I LOVE this place.",
"this place is sweet. we went in there to get takeout, NO ONE was in the restaurant, so we got a little worried, thought maybe the other reviews were flukes. it was 6pm on saturday night for crying out loud!\n\nwe got the omakase for 2 ($45) - and an order of their shrimp pad thai (yes, we're fatties - we know).\n\nomakase came with like a bunch of sushi/sashimi (20 pcs), and two special rolls, and the shrimp pad tai was of decent size, about an average order if that's all you were getting.\n\nsushi was really good. tasted fresh, awesome ratio of fish to rice, and big peices. pad thai was pretty good too, for a place that seemingly focuses on their sushi.\n\nwe were definitely satisfied. what made it even better was, the hostess' were SO NICE. we were waiting for our take out order, and they served us water while we were sitting in the front on the bench, and even chatted up some friendly convo with us. very cool people. as much as i like being part of a small group that knows about a great place, i feel bad for them not being as busy as they should.\n\nif you're in the west chester area, and are craving sushi, GO HERE!",
"As everyone else has stated, this place truly is great. Not only is the sushi top notch, the prices are amazingly low. They could easily charge $5-$7 more per roll to match other place's prices, but they don't. This place is a gem and the staff is incredibly nice.",
"Food was excellent and fresh! I went there with a family very knowledgeable in Asian Cuisine and it is their favorite spot in West Chester. The staff is extremely nice and service is fast. Try the sea bass, you will not be disappointed. My only suggestion would be a different music selection."
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"So it's Sunday and we're in Santa Barbara for the day. The weatherman said it was going to be 97 degrees in Woodland Hell and we were both really hating the weatherman right about then. Thankfully, my wife suggested Santa Barbara so there we were.\n\n1 o'clock rolled around, and we realized that we were going to miss the 49ers game. What to do, what to do? Some guy off of Nuevo Paseo suggested we cruise down to Sharky's, but we had no idea where that was. We headed down in the direction he pointed and came across Sandbar. Cool deal, they're showing the game and they serve lunch and they have a full bar. Works for us.\n\nAndrea, our waitress, was really friendly and super nice. She always came by with a smile, brought our drinks out promptly, and made it a generally agreeable afternoon, especially as the 49ers ended up beating the Seahawks! Yipee!!! Andrea, however, does not know good food.\n\nMy wife asked her about the chips and guacomole, and Andrea assured us it was good. Yeah, not quite... Let's just say the guac came from one of these Safeway containers and the chips were dry. The homemade salsa was made in no home I'd ever want to visit. I was a bit luckier with my order. The jalapeno poppers were quite good, actually, and the grilled cheese sandwich was passable. Basically don't come for the food, you'll be disappointed. Of course, this place is more of a bar/nightclub anyway, so I think that the people that come here in quest of flesh aren't talking about burgers. \n\nThe outdoor patio was pretty cool, and the niners won, so that's what got 'em 4 stars.",
"Thursday night special is 2 drinks for $3. If the line at Madison's is too long for you (because they have $1 drinks that night) then this is a great place to go. The music and decorations are better too. I like the beach theme and places to sit. I've spent a lot of fun nights here.",
"Good draft beer and great TVs for watching games. The staff is good and food what you would expect in a place like this.",
"great place to get some grub on. theres plenty of drinks to be had and the bar is a cozy little place to start off your evening. plenty of eye candy as well and the staff are cheery and accommodating. bonus points for patio dining \n\ndid i mention theres tons of flat screen t.v.s for those fight nights. fun place to watch the ufc and they dont charge cover to see it not like those other bars down the street.grr!",
"The night we went, their food service took a long time. A waitress apologized and said they were disorganized tonight in the kitchen. I started to get annoyed by this, but from our table we could peer into the ktichen, and seeing how hard the line cooks were working, I decided against complaining. everyone has an off night. \n\nWell let me tell you, as soon as the food came out, we forgot about the whole ordeal! The food was delicious and reasonable! $10.49 for a large trio of chicken, steak and shrimp fajitas! wow. and it was happy hour (5-8 everyday), so all appetizers were 1/2 off. We had an app. sampler with 2 kinds of taquitos, queso dip, chicken fingers (huh wtf?!), guac, and quesadillas for $3.50!! a monsterous sizes burrito will cost you about 6 bucks. awesome deal for hungry people, and the food is seriously amazing. go for the carnitas or carne asada. \n\nyes the food is cheap, but not low quality! the carne asada was high quality, tender and deliciously marinated, skip the frozen shrimps though. the food and the value deserve a 5 star, but their slow service brought it down. and to the guy below that ordered a grilled cheese sandwich here.... who does that at a mexican restaurant?? of course it's not going to be their specialty! lol\n\nCute atmosphere and semi-outdoors patio. great for groups. so i guess this place is more a sports bar, than a taqueria but if you are here in the day (food service stops early, at 7 pm or something), then check this place out. Just avoid the time during their transition from restaurant to bar status in the early evening.",
"Sandbar is pretty on and off -- but you can tell exactly how on it is from the outside. \n\nThe main selling point to me, on this bar, is that its one of the few places to go to on a TUESDAY night! They have reggae night, and there are enough people around to make it worth visiting. \n\nDrinks are average priced and quality. \n\nPretty mixed crowd, more on the younger side though...",
"Great location, good food, great ambiance. Recommend for hanging out with groups. Ok place when with kids.",
"I absolutely love the ambiance of this place...so vivacious and fun! Great drink specials and bartenders were very attentive...",
"Here is a snapshot of my experience:\n-Seat ourselves and then ask if it's ok--hostess too busy chatting\n-Listen to shitty music blaring\n-Wait forever for menus\n-Wait forever to order\n-Wait FOREVER for margaritas (over 20 minutes)\n-Wait even LONGER for guacamole & chips\n-Try guacamole, add heaps of salt, try again, bitch about the lack of flavor\n-Asked another waitress (as ours disappeared) for more salsa. The response was something like \"hmmphh\" with raised eyebrows\n-Watched the waitstaff and hostess snicker about various customers and give them the stink eye\n-Leave hungry and a little tipsy",
"who doesn't like 2 for 1 happy hour? nobody, that's who. the patio is great for enjoy the weather. and the margs are pretty great too."
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"Best dining option in the area by far. You would expect to find this place in South Tampa, great food, unique twists on traditional dishes, always a good time. Very helpful waitstaff as well. My wife and I go here when we can afford it. :)",
"A great find north of Tampa. A surprising location in front of the local Walmart. Great Italian food and lots of characters there. It has the world's smallest bar so don't come early to hang out. It is packed on weekends.",
"Went on a whim and reservations are *highly* recommended. We got lucky when someone didn't show up.\n\nThe food is certainly very good and you get what you pay for...seating is tight and makes for a crowded experience.",
"Yo, this place is to die for, if you live out that way. Great food, yeah, the real stuff. Good service, always. You won't find much better Italian food for the money in Tampa.",
"I had always heard that this restaurant was good, so when a coupon for $10 off a purchase of $25 arrived in my junk mail, my boyfriend and I figured it would be a good time to try it out. We invited another couple, and I gave them my coupon, since my boyfriend had gotten the same one. We had a great server, with a great personality, and each couple's check totalled over $50. We presented the server with our coupons, and were informed that it was one coupon per table. We argued, stating that each couple had their own check, and had spent over the minimum amount. The $10 wouldn't have broken us by any means, but hey, save money where you can, right? The server said he couldn't honor the second coupon, so my boyfriend asked to see the owner, Chef \"Benner\" himself. A few minutes later, he comes huffing and puffing out. Before even giving us a chance, he says \"read the fine print... one per table and no split checks.\" My boyfriend again argued the point that this was not technically a split check, it was 2 separate couples. He then pointed out that we invited the other couple, so that was two extra meals that he got that night. Chef \"Benner\" said that if all we came for was $10 off, then we were the kind of customers that he did not want. He then threw the coupon on the table, and proceeded to huff away. The food was overrated, and just because this Chef has had a couple good write-ups, his head is as large as a globe. Hey man, you own a mediocre restaurant in LAND O LAKES, FL... Here's a hint, if you don't like people that use coupons at your restaurant, DON'T SEND THEM OUT. I will never eat there again",
"My family planned a birthday party there that consisted of about 16 people, some of which hadn't even arrived before owner/chef Ben Pumo I think his name is, caught a major attitude with us. We obviously made reservations for our large party, and discussed cork fees. When we arrived the fees changed and we were squeezed between two rows of tables, way too close for comfort. We agreed to the higher cork fee, wanting to ensure a great birhtday dinner.\n\n When the waiter left a few of us discussed privately how we were never coming back here, being crammed, the cork fee..etc. All of a sudden Chef Pumo comes storming to our table telling us he can hear what we are saying and get out of his restaurant, he called my Father in Law an A-Hole and caused so many people an uncomfortable setting. Other patrons couldn't believe their eyes. He looked like he completely \"LOST IT\"!!! He kept yelling he has cameras in his office and he could hear us. What is that all about? Someone sounds paranoid! If you look on trip advisor you will see many similar stories where he has BLOWN UP on people. I have eaten there once before, OK but VERY OILY, and the prices high.",
"Although this is my first review on Benedetto's, I have eaten here many times and had some really good meals. Not so the case last night. We haven't eaten here in some time, but i was craving some veal. Our escargot served on mushroom caps was good but I would have enjoyed more garlic. The garlic bread served was very good and served with roasted garlic on the side. A great addition to the bread, one I will use at home. Back to the veal. I ordered the Veal Francese, which traditionally is dipped in an egg wash and quickly pan sauteed to have a nice crunchy exterior and served with a white wine, caper and butter sauce, Well the veal had a soggy exterior and was drenched in the butter sauce. Very disappointing. It was as if the veal had been dredged in flour and let sit. Not good! Server was attentive and efficient. I was disappointed with last nights meal, but I'll give them another try. Maybe during the week.",
"We have eaten in many places around the country, but the food here is the best we have ever had. The atmospehere is second to none. The servers are knowledgable and friendly, and finally you will not find a better chef. Food is top of the line and the prices are correct for a resturant of this magnitude. The tiramusui is home made and the best treat to the end of your meal. We eat here every time we are in town and bring many guests from out of town. Everyone has been impressed with the food. Some of our local neighbors have thanked us for turning them on here.",
"Benedetto's is an excellent restaurant and I feel lucky to have it in my town. Chef Ben is a genius with sauces! We've been going since it first opened and have yet to have a negative experience. I recommend it to everybody who wants a fantastic meal.",
"This place sets a new low. Bad food, mediocre service andthe worst raving lunatic owner I have even seen in all my years. You have been warned. Beware.\n\nThe first time I was in the restaurant many years ago, I was at their tiny little bar and overheard someone speaking very badly and very loudly about one of the customers. To my suprise, it was the owner himself! I was rather shocked. The meal that night was so-so and I did not return for a long time.\n\nMy wife went with her friend for dinner a year of so later and told me that she ordered the special. The special was a sauteed chicken breast with tricolor bell peppers. Because the special was given to her verbally by the waiter, she did not get the price. Chicken breast? Hmm.....should be reasonably price right? Nope, ynot even close.......$26.95!! Everything about this place is over priced. Drinks, wine and and the mediocre at best food.\n\nOk, so the last time we decided to try Benedeto's (I go by the \"three strikes your out\" rule since I feel it is unfair to be hard on a restaurant for one or maybe even true fails) we were coming from a funeral in the Trinity area, so i thought it would be nice to stop for dinner there so we would not have to cook. \n\nWell this was time was the last straw. (Final strike....Yourrreee Oooouttt) Weird overbearing service, overpriced wine, a sauteed veal dish that had no flavor, no quality and was priced around $30.00. I left feeling worse than when I went in and felt like I had been held up by a robber.\n\nIt is too funny when i read about all of the confrontations that the owner has been in with customers. This make me think back to my first time sitting at the bar when I (and everyone else in earshot) overheard him speaking badly about one of his customers. I should have known at that time that Benedetos was not worth another visit and a pile of my hard earned cash.\n\nYou have been warned. Please don't make me tell you \"I told you so!\""
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"Cute little place and great atmosphere!! It just opened today!! I love the eggs benedict and the waffles are also very tasty. I normally go to yoga class on Wednesday morning and meet up with my friends for a tasty breakfast :D",
"The food was pretty good, the only thing that I didn't like was that I asked for my burger to be cooked to medium and when I got it it was a bit overcooked. Still had great flavor and was not dry at all. They've only been open a couple of days so hope they get all the kinks worked out.\nThe service was a lot better than I expected from a new place. Everyone was friendly and courteous. \n\nI expect that the next time we go back I will be able to give it a 5 rating.",
"Have you ever caught yourself wondering: \"Man, I could use a really good, down home meal. But where? I'm tired of all the same ol, boring spots.\" Well, wonder no more - it's at Kimmies! I ordered the bacon avocado cheeseburger and it was delicious! Located in the old Southside Cafe building, they offer delicious breakfast and lunch fare. My bf had sausage, eggs and hashbrowns and said everything was perfect. \n\nThey also spruced up the decor. My GOD - it's so inviting and light in there! The old Southside was so dark with those stupid tinted windows - you could never tell if they were open or closed.\n\nThis place is well worth checking out!\n\nAnd yes, the waitresses were cute and super sweet. :)",
"Ok, if you liked Southside Cafe, you dont have to miss it! This place serves up a mean breakfast/ lunch combo with a HUGE menu. You say, is this place like Pegs? YES, very much so. The prices are a little higher than Pegs, but its goood eatin!\n\nIts not a greasy spoon, dont get me wrong, im just saying that this place serves up a great breakfast/ lunch comfort food venue, straight from grandma's kitchen. Not the grandma that has one eye and smokes while she cooks, the other one. The nice one. Think Paula Deen, but if you were one of her lucky, and probably diabetic, grandchildren. \n\nClean restaurant, and the waitstaff are friendly!\n\nI didn't try their \"Country fried french toast\", which looked amazing, and apparently is made with eggs, toast, love, crack cocaine among other fresh ingredients, because my friends confirmed they were delicious. \n\nI will be coming back, and updating this review if anything changes.",
"Delicious American fare and great American service! I dined here on opening day, and I must say, I was very impressed! The dining room is very bright and homey, a sort of \"greasy spoon\" look without the grease. The menu is quite large, with enough variety to appeal to even the pickiest of eaters. I went for the chicken salad sandwich, and though I was torn between that and just about everything else on the menu, all doubt washed away once it came to the table. Fresh, fluffy sourdough, and some of the best chicken salad I've had in years. The pecans were a very nice touch. Also, if you're tired of the same-old restaurant fries, you wont be disappointed with the giant, fat steak fries that are served with their sandwiches. Being a frequent diner, I must say that there are normally alot of kinks that usually take time to work out in brand new restaurants, but from the time I arrived to the time I left, this was a well-oiled machine. It also doesn't hurt to have such purdy servers :) I will definitely be back soon.",
"So let's say there was an earthquake in Reno....and let's say this earthquake jumbled all the breakfast places in town, into one big pile...then out of that pile you pulled the best and the worst. Well in the pile that you put the \"best\" stuff, you could put the \"Kimmie's Coffee Cup sign on it.\n\nThey have taken good prices....good food....and nice atmosphere that the various different places in town have..and put them under one roof. Then on top of that, they have what seems to be, very good service. For being there barely 24 hours after they first opened....I'm very impressed.\n\nMy wife and I are Eggs Benedict people so....we ordered the Irish Benedict and the Regular Benedict. And we were given a warning. This is not a traditional Hollandaise. It's very tart and lemony...okay.....good to know. My daughter ordered the standard pancake breakfast. The kids menu's haven't arrived yet...but no big deal at least they have that in the works.\n\nMy Irish Benedict came with corned beef hash as the meat. And woah..that IS a tart hollandaise. So different and to me...so good. It's a nice change up from a traditional. For the wife...not so much her thing. She did make clear that everything was cooked excellently and was very tasty, she is just a fan of the standard hollandaise. This difference is not a negative, it's just a difference.\n\nThe very picky eater daughter polished off her plate (save one of the pancakes). I tasted the pancakes and it was fluffy and good. \n\nWas able to have a nice chat with the owners...very nice people who seem to be interested in really making a positive mark on our area.\n\nChecked out the restrooms. Had a few nice decorations in there...I know who cares? But it's these little touches that move a place from slop shop, to a comfy place to take the family.\n\nFive stars for carrying Pepsi Products!\n\nI will return, and I will be bringing friends to this great establishment. Looking forward to the future.",
"Loved the ambiance! Something very welcoming about that bright yellow color they painted the place. The staff was warm and welcoming as well. We were seated immediately and had drinks in our hands in moments. The waitresses are easy on the eyes (probably intentional) and genuinely nice. \n\nFood was pretty good too. Fiancee had a dijon chicken sandwich which was noticeably fresh. My Irish Benedict was salty and greasy, just the way hash should be. I really liked it. Coffee was good and strong too; the staff never let our drinks go beyond half empty. \n\nI feel like it's Peg's quality food at about IHOP prices, as it didn't leave such a big dent in my wallet as other breakfast places in town do. Menu is extensive and has all the right elements. Can't wait to go back and try their french toast, waffles and pancakes. Willing to give 5 stars if the great service and food is consistent. As fiancee put it, \"It feels like this place has always been here\", even though it's only been open three days. Very impressive.",
"My wife and I had the good fortune of eating at Kimmie's in Brea a few years back. We said at the time \"You should open a restaurant in Reno.\nEureka! Kimmi's Reno is open. A family run eatery that hits all the senses. Clean, clean, clean. My wife had the eggs Benedict. She had heard it has a lemony base. She found the taste extraordinaire. Sauce was creamy, light and exploded the taste buds to the last bite. I had the waffle with the homemade sausage patty. Sausage is delicious. Never thought I would see the real size waffles I grew up with. Took me back to ten years old! The only thing I missed was my Dad picking up the check!\nWe also split a half order of the Country Style French Toast. You have to try it to believe it. Healthy and superb, hot syrup real butter. Service was outstanding !! We are going back to salivate their lunch menu today.",
"A huge huge improvement from the restaurant that used to be in the same location!!! Kimmie's is awesome...the revamp/remodel has made a huge huge difference in atmosphere.\n\nThe food is great and the coffee cups are huge!!!\n\n\nThe service is great!!\n\nLoving Kimmies!!!",
"I LOVE KIMMIE'S COFFEE CUP! A friends family has opened this little gold mine! It definetly stands out on S. Virginia! The place is bright and has a great atmosphere. A little down home meets 50's diner..Next time i will do as Donna says and saddle up to the bar! Let me start by saying the food (we had 3 dishes) was amazing! Fresh and light! I had the mexican scramble and loved the little explosions of fresh jalepenos under the perfectly melted cheese! The avocados were the perfect ripe! My friend Lizzy had the breakfast croissant...YUM! The bacon was cooked perfectly! and we both topped it off with a side order of banana pecan pancakes! The bananas must have taken a dip in sum rum!! Brilliantly crystallized! At one point i said out loud...right here right now i am over doing it! On to the great staff! Donna came over to see if all was okay, what a pleasant gesture! We all dipped in to the pancakes one more bite ;) Leslie was awesome and i agree, i dont think i have ever seen such a good looking bunch of folks! And nice as they are pretty!"
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"This is the place to go if you're off of I-75 near SR60. They open at 11am, and if you get there by 11:15, you'll be waiting in a line out the door. This BBQ joint is no frills, not a chain, and one of a kind so I hear.\n\nThe helpings are huge, and delish! The BBQ beans were more like a dark molasses dessert than they were beans. It was really good. I tried a friend's dish of the spicy mac and cheese - it was really interesting; served cold, but doused with cayenee pepper the heat sneaks up on you as you chew.\n\nI'll definately be back, and now I know for sure that I'll be there at 11am when the doors open.",
"This is by far the best BBQ ever. It is tangy, spicy and smokey all at the same time. The pulled pork is soooo good. The sides seem ordinary but all have some extra goodness. The spicy macaroni salad is unlike any macaroni salad you have ever had. Even the hush puppies and steak fries are delicious. If you are anywhere near Brandon, you must stop by, be prepared to stand in a line out the door, order quickly and get your own drink!",
"I FEEL CHEATED!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nI have only read glowing reviews of this place. After eating some great BBQ from coast to coast in the USA, I couldn't wait to try this place.......\n\nIt must have been an off night in the smoker. \n\nI tried the rib sandwich, which is just ribs in between two slices of white bread.....plain and simple. And the verdict???\n\nThe ribs were rather tasteless. There wasnt that concentrated beefy flavor from hours of smoking. Instead all I had was rather a tasteless grey meat. It seemed like they parboiled the ribs to cut down on the smoking times. Whatever they did, the ribs came out tasteless. \n\nThe meat was also slightly overdone....didnt have that chew....when you pulled it off the bone....again this didn't add to the experience. \n\nFar too often BBQ places try to disguise poorly prepared meat with lots of sauce. My preparer tried to do just that, giving my rib sandwich a bath in BBQ sauce. In the hotel, I carefully wiped off all the sauce and tasted the meat. Upon closer inspection, I also noticed the lack of red smoke rings in the meat....a sure sign of long slow smoking...or the lack thereof.....\n\nOverall 3 stars. Overall, it was ok, but nothing memorable. Tampa may have great Cuban food, but it's BBQ needs some improvement.",
"I might have been more enthusiastic about this place if I hadn't just eaten at Kojak's in Palmetto. I found out about them from TripAdvisor, where several people just raved about them.\n\nAlthough they are good, Clint is right. They are not the very best. Our ribs were smokey, but a bit chewy. I got the pulled pork (on a very subpar white bun) with beans (OK) and the spicy mac salad (I did not expect that!). My husband got the ribs with collard greens (no vinegar to be seen, but they did have plastic packets of lemon juice) and green beans (straight from a can). Although we ate every bit and enjoyed the meat, the sides were only average and the bread was downright terrible.\n\nThis is a very plain place with a walk up counter, a soda fountain, and plastic utensils on plastic plates. It I lived close by, I'd probably just order some meat to go and make my own sides.",
"Best.BBQ.Ever\n\nFound this place at random. We had lunch there; there was no line. Perhaps we just missed the lunch rush.\n\nThe meat is perfect. Wife had the ribs, I had the pulled pork. Everything was perfect, well I was a little surprised at the \"weber\" sandwich bread we received when we asked for extra bread. But perhaps this is traditional BBQ bread.\n\nAnyway, we are planning another trip to FLA, and will stop in Tampa jsut to eat here.\n\nPS, if you are ever in San Diego and looking for BBQ keep on looking. San Diego has many thing, and is a beautiful city, but when it comes to BBQ it's not my First Choice.",
"Not half bad! I have yet to find a better place in the Tampa area, but then again I haven't looked all that hard! \n\nSo, I had the pulled pork and the ribs combo with baked beans and fries.\nLet's start with the sides: The fries were great and seemed to be fresh-cut (which are the best). The baked beans, though, seemed to have too much molasses in them (or I think it was molasses). Perfectly sweet and smoky, but a little too... molasses-ey. :-)\n\nThe pulled pork was exactly how I wanted it to be! Moist and flavorful, lots of smokyness.\n\nThe ribs were tender as ever, but seemed a little underwhelming to me... I like my ribs to have a good amount of rub and sauce on them and these just weren't that kind of rib. Still, though, the flavors were pretty good.\n\nOne thing that this place is missing are desserts! It seems like they should really be serving some banana pudding or coconut cake with all this BBQ (or at least, those are the things I crave with it). All in all, though, definitely a place I'll be going back to often!",
"Repeat after me: I will NEVER go to Sonny's EVER EVER again. \n\nWhen I get the craving, I have to drive a half-hour to get here, and that's pretty significant for some random yen, but oh is it worth it!\n\nThis place has become my guilty pleasure! I have grown to love the baked beans that I was sort of uncertain about before. The sauce is amazing and the meats are just all-around great!",
"Gets no better than this! Line out the door so dont expect to be in and out in 15 minutes. Be patient though because the pork sandwich, beans, fries, etc, etc, etc is all worth it.\n\nEnthusiastic employees, dedicated owner, and some of the best BBQ you can get. WAY BACK IN THE CORNER of the Home Depot shopping center. Super good food, and I love a hole in the wall. Not much seating and it can be a little warm inside because the door is stuck open for the line of 20 people.",
"Ordered take-out from there today, so I can't comment about the restaurant itself, but the food was delicious and had me craving for more! I ordered the 1/4 slab of ribs. The meat was nice and tender and I liked that the BBQ sauce came on the side so that it didn't overpower the flavors of the meat. Good stuff!",
"I agree with all previous 5-star reviews, and would like to add that the hot barbeque sauce is just that....VERY HOT! Also, this is the only place around (that's worth going to) that still serves sausage, which I love. But if you like your sausage whole, be sure to let them know because otherwise they'll chop it up."
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"Finally a legitimate Yeeroh spot in Philly. We had the pork Yeeroh, lamb Yeeroh and side of loukaniko. All were delicious and very tender and none of the processed stuff. Very clean and great service. Feta sticks will be had next time...they sold out so they must be good!",
"absolutely delicious! zucchini fries are a must, and, even though i can't eat dairy, i've heard phenomenal things about the feta sticks! everything is fresh and you get a great amount of food for the price. i definitely recommend it",
"Great food, clean restaurant, and friendly owners. So far I've tried the lamb tray (with zucchini fries and hummus) and a salad with chicken. Everything is fresh and made to order. I'll be back soon!",
"Dining Partner and I stopped by Yeeroh for takeout on Friday around 5:30. We placed our orders with the woman at the counter and then took a seat as our food was prepared. There is a good amount of seating and a TV in the front of the restaurant. I had the chicken gyro on a whole wheat pita with tzatziki. I was asked if I wanted fries and went with the zucchini fries. Dining Partner got the lamb gyro with tzatziki, onions, and tomatoes and regular fries. When we got home we were surprised to find the fries on our gyro. Aside from surprised we were also a little disappointed because the fries had become soggy in the wrapped sandwich. I ended up taking them off and eating them as I ate my gyro anyway. The gyro itself was stuffed with meat, a generous helping by any standard. I love that you can choose between the white or wheat pita. The wheat pita in combination with a pile of meat could have benefitted from more tzatziki sauce, but I actually appreciate it not being drenched.\n\nI will definitely be back. Next time I'll ask for my zucchini fries and extra tzatziki on the side. Welcome to the neighborhood Yeeroh!",
"This place is awesome. Delicious food, awesome options, great sized portions, and really cool customer service. Highly recommend.",
"It takes 30 minutes to make 2 sandwiches in an empty restaurant. They do not answer their phones for pick up. The place has horrible ventilation. This being said, they are new and I imagine they will be working out the kinks.",
"Just had a terrific 'Spartan' salad there. Really delicious, I'll be back!",
"So excited this is finally open! I've been telling my co-workers about this place anxiously awaiting!! \n\nYesterday I got a few orders from my co-workers and went to pick up lunch. You order at the counter and they make your food to order, I expected this would take a while but was pleasantly surprised that it was only 10 minutes total (ordering and waiting). Upon first glance everything looked immaculate, the space is small but thoughtfully laid out...I would also be happy to dine in.\n\nThe girl at the counter was very friendly, she took my order and helped me along the way since it was my first time there and you can customize your gyro exactly how you want it. It was interesting to sit there and watch them assemble everything, they've got three \"spits\" going with chicken, pork and lamb with a long counter space with the toppings and sauces. I believe the owner was dining in as I was waiting, he was friendly and made some small talk and held the door open for me as I left. \n\nGot back to the office and all were happily surprised at the weight of the gyros..you could tell they were stuffed!\n\nI personally decided to go with a lamb \"tray\" as everyone else got gyros (lamb is an up-charge but I feel like you HAVE to get lamb). Mine came in two boxes..one with the pita slices, gyro meat, salad and tzatziki and the other with the zucchini fries. I was stuffed by the time I was done with everything. I had plenty of pita and fries left over to share. Everyone was so impressed with the portion sizes, flavor and quality.\n\nWe will definitely be ordering from here more often!!! One request to Yeeroh...enable online ordering for fast pick up! Another gyro place opened up only a few blocks from my office but we all decided this was a much better value (portion size was practically double) and the food was much better overall (yeeroh offers lamb and the other place does not..).",
"Friendly service by the owner himself, Yiannys!\n\nAbsolutely delicious (and generous) tray with pork (great flavor), tzatziki spread (seriously good), cucumber, red onion, and kalamata olives (who doesn't love olives?). Not pictured, side of well-seasoned fries, just slightly crisp (could be a little crisper, but still tasty). Also awesome: spicy feta spread and the slightly-more-expensive lamb!\n\nPs. The baklava is homemade by Yiannys's uncle!\n\nWelcome to the neighborhood, Yeeroh!",
"Ate a late night dinner here with two of my mates and we loved it. I went with tray option which paired loads of pita bread with two delicious pork kebabs, hummus and some fresh onion and tomato. It was yum. The service was friendly and the food was fantastic, check it out if your in the area."
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"Friendly staff, homey atmosphere, and good food make this a place worth seeking out.\n\nAfter seeing a favorable article in the Reno News & Review, we decided to seek this place out, especially since discovering on their website that they offered Pasta alla norma! regretfully, when we got there, they were all out of the pasta. But my wife had a delicious plate of Hungarian Chicken, and I had a filling bowl of Fall Stew. Both were delicious, and I enjoyed my side of glazed pear and figs. What put this meal over the top was the appetizer of green bean fries - they were absolutely great. Complimentary bread pudding (since they were out of the pasta) was the icing on the cake of this already great meal. We will be dining there quite frequently, I suspect.",
"WOW. After the hunt through Reno to find an open restaurant, we found Daughter's Cafe and thank God everywhere else was closed!!!! We had the Sunday brunch menu--apple, walnut, goat cheese omelet, an amazing French pastry, artichoke, fresh, delicious oranges, sweet potato doughnuts (fresh amazing wonderful) and a delicious mocha.\nThe omelet, pastries, artichoke and oranges all came on one plate so the portions weren't overwhelming but, despite my efforts, I couldn't finish my meal.\nThey use fresh, seasonal food and the brunch menu changes every Sunday. I felt like I was eating at home, the inside is so welcoming, and everyone was Super nice! I think Sunday brunch may become a tradition!!",
"I recently went to lunch here with two girlfriends & we loved it! They have a limited menu which might bother some folks, but the selections were all delicious. We each got a different one & then shared bites. I would order any of the choices again in a heartbeat. Everything was very fresh & flavorful. I'm just sad that I've walked by this place so many times going to the Wine Walk and didn't realize what I was missing! Looking forward to going back & sitting on their patio and enjoying a delicious beignet. I'm so excited that they offer beignets, so few places do a good one. \n\nThe atmosphere inside is so cute and comfortable, and the staff couldn't have been nicer. Will definitely be going back...over & over! ;-)",
"What a nice little place! I'd heard of it last Fall, but forgot until passing by there on an errand. Stopped by afterwards for a peek and ended up having one of their dutch babies because I wasn't hungry enough for the prix fixe brunch. Tasty and the overall service/environment was lovely. I'm curious so to see what their evening dessert menu is like, so I'll be back!",
"My new favorite place for breakfast! \nPros: Lots of outdoor seating, amazing food, cool building, great service!\nCon: Very limited menu, but so far everything on it has been delicious.",
"Last fall I discovered this little gem. In the month I have been in Reno I have tried to go back as many times as possible. \nThe breakfasts are a bit of heaven...hearty and delicious! There is always a finish with some of the most delightful fruit available. \nAlways unusual and always made with love. \nBarb (the mom) and Bianca (the daughter) are fantastic, making everyone feel right at home. For those of us who travel away from home a lot Daughter's Cafe seems like an oasis. \nI am very much looking forward to the Semi-Spooky dinner Daughter's is hosting 11/01/08.",
"This is my favorite place for brunch in Reno. Today, for instance, I got an excellent meal of donuts with a small cup of hot chocolate, a freshly cooked pastry, two strips of bacon and a fried egg sunny side up. \nThe food is all freshly prepared and well made. The setting is a house where people live on the second floor and they serve meals on the first floor and outside when the weather permits. It's also tastefully decorated. \nThey're open for breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Sunday and for brunch on Sunday. Plus they're open for dessert at night.",
"I love this place, it has a quaint cozy atmosphere. The food is always fresh and tasty and the service was warm and friendly. When I go with my wife/family we usually all try and get something different so we can sample a bit of everything. There isn't much on the menu, usually 3 or 4 entrees... all of them top notch. They have a Sunday brunch that we haven't tried just yet. \n\nThe portions are a little small for a 6'5 former football player, but it's a nice change from the super size it life we have all become accustomed to. \n\nI do have a secret, I know the recipe for their Dutch Baby! My Mom made these when I was a kid, they were always a favorite... \n\nDutch Baby (Poofy Pancake in my household!) \n\n2/3 cup flour \n2/3 cup milk \n2/3 stick of butter \n3 Eggs \n\nFresh Lemons \nPowdered Sugar \n\n1. Heat the oven to 375 \n2. Place glass 9 by 13 pan with butter in the oven while it heats \n3. Mix eggs, milk and flour together \n4. When butter starts bubbling add batter as quickly as possible! The quicker you get it in the oven the better the Dutch Baby will turn out. \n5. Bake about 20 minutes or until puffy and the edges are turning brown. \n6. Top with squeezed lemons and powdered sugar",
"I made a visit to Reno a couple of weeks ago and made a special trip to my favorite place. Daughter's Cafe! \nSpending a leisure filled lunch at the cafe is like going home again. It was well worth the splurge on the diet. \nI love this place and wish I could bring it to Las Vegas with me so I would always be close when I needed a little TLC!",
"This place is GREEATT! It reminds me of a bed and breakfast, although I've never been to one. However, its everything I would imagine one to be! We walked in, and wasn't sure where the waitress/waiter was. Then the wooden door of the kitchen opened, and out came the daughter who kindly greeted us in a very upbeat, welcoming manner.\n\nThe menu was limited, but it was good. We tried the chick pea sandwich, which she explained the history of it to us. It came with a small salad and some warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies! Then we also had the chicken and apple soup. Yummy! Def good for you if you were sick! It came with a mango ginger float, which we were hesitant on trying.. but it was ooHh soo good! Basically, it was ginger ale and mango sorbet. This was supposedly given to us to offset the hotness of the peppers that they served to us with the ricotta potato cakes that also came with the soup. Then we had the lemon ricotta fritters, which were warm and great with all the powdered sugary goodness!\n\nThis place reminds me of Little House on the Prairie. hahaha! Homemade goodness. Unique menus. Awesome service. Fresh donuts! Warm and cozy... you feel like you're at home! :D Def a fine gem in the heart of Reno! You'll have to try it!!! We got to meet her mom too!!"
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"Everything about this Rusty's was just mediocre. The salad bar was okay, the service was okay, the pizza was okay, etc. We ordered the BBQ chicken pizza which was good, but certainly not the best I've had. I do appreciate that there was Firestone on tap and the pitchers are reasonably priced. You won't be disappointed as long as you don't go in with high expectations.",
"Mmmmm. I love thin crust pizza, and theirs is particularly delicious. The salad bar could definitely use some improvement but if you want a slice of just cheese or pepperoni thats thin and crispy, this is the spot. Plus its right across the street from the beach. Always a plus.",
"4th of July ... way too much wine ... late night starvation ...Rusty's to the rescue!!!\n\nI had the meatball sub - sliced meatballs, really good sauce, pizza doughy-like french roll w/ mozzarella & jack cheeses. perfect!",
"Am I the only person who thinks that Rusty's is kinda gross and tastes like Pizza hut? (i'm specifically referring to the original crust). Perhaps it's because I'm not originally from SB, or I like good pizza. If i'm going to spend money on Pizza, i'd rather trek out to the cesspool that is IV and got o Woodstock.",
"beautiful view of the ocean... but dont sit outside too long because there is this one bird that just dominates that territory. \n\ntry the lunch special: personal sized pizza with 2 toppings, \"one trip\" salad bar and a (limitless trip) drink for about $8. dont be fooled like me: go for the deep dish pizza. \n\ntomato as a topping is underrated. as such, i highly recommend a nice tomato-olive combo for your deep disher. \n\ncute lighthouse theme and convenient if you are on your way to the zoo!",
"Well. I started off not a fan. My friend who was born and raised here kept raving about the place until I finally gave in. $23 bucks later we had a large pizza and I ordered the 1 trip salad bar. The thick crust was sooo good. You can tell it was made fresh and DID kind of remind me of Pizza Hut.....but it was still good. The salad bar was yummy and I'm definitely going back soon! Its no New York pizza...but its pretty good.",
"Just to clarify, this is the location on upper State, not the one by the beach.\n\nI was born and raised in SB and I didn't know how good I had it when I moved to San Diego. This pizza is as best as it gets.\n\nThey use quality ingredients, good quality cheese and their prices reflect that. They are a little more on the expensive side but I'd rather eat this than some chain pizza place any day.\n\nDon't order the thick crust, their thin crust is the best. Thin crust with extra cheese is my favorite! I wish we had some good pizza places like this in San Diego but as for now, when I visit my parents' you can pretty much be sure this is one place we'll stop. My husband can't get enough of it. \n\nAlso, many of memories have been spent on the large room in the back for birthday parties, sports parties and larger social gatherings.",
"I have lived in SB 2 years, and no one was ever really stoked about ordering a pie from Rusty's. My first experience was an order for delivery last weekend. No fiesta specials, no regular specials. When the person ordering did not ask how much it would cost, the delivery guy showed up with a 25 dollar 3 topping pie (large). I would have been okay with that but the pizza was marginal and came with no additional dipping sauces, chili peppers, napkins etc. I was quite disappointed and will veto future Rusty's missions.",
"The only reason I'm giving this place 2 stars instead of 1 is because they were the only place open on state st. at like 9 pm on a sunday. The salad was terrible, and the pizza was gross. We ended up with stomach aches when we got back to the hotel.",
"Rusty's is a popular pizzeria that came by recommendation. I can't say I was taken with what I had. We opted for the Rusty's Special which comes with pepperoni, mushrooms, green bell peppers, anchovies, and sausage. We ordered a small which cost $12.95 plus $2.50 delivery fee plus $1.36 tax plus tip. For six small pieces, I found this to be a tad pricey. I can't say I was very pleased with it. I ate two pieces in all and ultimately some of the pizza had to be thrown away. The ingredients were inequitably distributed, the flavors were not clean, and it felt heavy and clunky. The worst was the anchovies. I think they were clustered, because with some bites you didn't notice them at all, and on others you would be blasted with doses of brine and heavy salt. It was really unpleasant. Avoid."
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"We ate at PARC last night during \"Friends and Family\" night. What an amazing experience! The physical space features wonderful windows and some of the most amazing tile work I've ever seen outside of my favorite NYC subway stations. Our server Justin provided excellent service and our food was simply perfect. These nights are the perfect opportunity to work out kinks prior to opening, but PARC seemed to already have already accomplished this! Congratulations to all the staff for a fantastic start!",
"The place looks great. It had a decent crowd at the bar. Food was fine, but it was the first night so I'd give it a chance. It's a great space. Steven Starr did it again...copied a NYC restaurant. Not being critical. I think it's smart. It's Patis. same chairs, same menu, same tile work, same jackets on the bartenders. Yes a french bistro is a french bistro but it's really a straight duplication. Good for him. I think it's a great location. The square needed a new place. I think it's going to be successful.",
"\"Grand opening on Bastille Day- and it happens to be my Birthday,\nso we are game...\n\nWe were seated right away, but we waited a pretty long time for our waitress to come back to us with our drinks. After the manager saw us getting frustrated, he came over and apologized- then the service was stellar for the rest of the night. They did put a candle in my cake and thank god didn't sing to me. Thank you for that.\n\nThe food was really good; a little heavy and rich but that is what you get with French. I would go there again for drinks and appetizers. As usual with Steven Starr joints, the bathrooms are just stunning.\"",
"My usual response to \"Hey, a new Stephen Starr restaurant is opening up\" is: \"hrrumph!......pass the Lunchables.\" I've always admired his restaurants without ever really enjoying them. The lone exception is Pod, which is consistently great. Parc certainly looks the part of a classic Parisian bistro. All the requisite touches are there to make you think you're somewhere just off the Champs d'Elysees. Problem is...you're in Philly. There's a faint whiff of Epcot in the proceedings, albeit the food is many cuts above that Florida nighmare. I had the sardine salad and the ravioli appetizer. Good, not great....but chalk that up to opening night. \n\nService was super slow at the outset but than recovered nicely to be, well, super. The bill came to $150, for some wine and not a lot of food. I was just a touch underwhelmed and probably wouldn't go back, except for a drink at the lively bar. I hate to review a restaurant on opening night, but they've had plenty of time to get everything down. The square will benefit by this new eatery...I'm just wondering if a Parisian would look on this place the same way I look at the wonderful little eatery in the ninth arrondisement called \"American Burger Joe.\" Pass the freedom fries.",
"Having lived in Paris for several years, I've been yearning for that \"je ne sais quoi\" of a real Parisian brasserie.....and I'm glad that Parc finally brought it to Philly. \nI went to the Bastille Day opening night with my husband and 2 friends. When we arrived, the place was packed and we were told to wait a few minutes before being seated. Pessimistic as I am, I was sure that this was the beginning of a bad night....but it turned out to be just the opposite....we were seated in 10-15 minutes.\nOnce at our table (love the open windows on Rittenhouse Park), everything on the menu sounded good. I picked a very traditional and delicious country pate appetizer and steak-frite entree. (God bless a Chef that can make a perfect Medium-Rare steak!) Our table also ordered a (few) carafes of red wine which were surprisingly good for a reasonable price. My only disappointment of the night was an undercooked creme brulee...but I'll go back to try again when its not the end of opening night!\nOverall the food was great, the atmosphere was authentic, and our service was perfect (not too fast - but I don't like that anyway...and not too slow - so that I considered eating my arm).\nI'll definitely be a frequent customer here!",
"I dont like phony atmospheres. My friend said it's Epcot but it's not. Disney would not have approved the distressed windows or the very new made to look old torn poster designed to look hapahazzardly placed in the encasement while being shelled by the Germans in WW2. The lighting made me uncompfortable. The designer should have borrowed from Thomas Kincaid. At least he can create pretty paintings of bistros. The food was just ok. But this is Philadelphia and most Philadelphians have'nt been to Paris or Pastis so we will eat our cake.",
"I'll be honest, I've been to a lot of restaurants in Philadelphia & have never cared enough to review one on here. This place has gotten so much hype over the past few weeks & Stephen Starr obviously knows what he's doing (though I'll admit, I'm not always a huge fan of his restaurants), so my expectations were pretty high. Plus, I've always found places like Balthazar & Pastis, which this is clearly modeled after, to provide predictable, reliable, good French food & thought it was a great idea to open a place in that mold here. First impression: the place was way too big & way too noisy. The bar didn't seem inviting at all, so I just found a spot along the wall to wait for my friend. I know this will sound kind of off, but it almost felt like a TGI Friday's, with the long uninviting walkways & all of the various pockets of seating areas & the multiple hostesses, none of whom seem completely sure what was going on. Okay, the food. Granted, I only tried the steak frites, but that's what I always order in any French restaurant, and this one was disappointing. The steak was tough & the frites were cold & soggy. A friend of mine raved about the lunch menu (though he did warn me about the frites), so perhaps a return visit is in order, but I definitely won't go out of my way.",
"Great onion soup. And friendly service. That's about all Parc has on the 'pro' list. \n\nCons include a horrible beet salad, marginal escargot, and terrible tuna tartare.\n\nI love the ambiance, but the food here is definitely lacking. This is no Pastis. \n\nPS. Skip the rose here. It's no Chateau de Marres.",
"Soooooo expensive.\n\nThe food was ok. Bread was awesome. Drinks were decent. Sandwiches were buttery and delightful. Fries were mediocre. Nicoise was one of the better nicoise I've had, but not the best. But seriously.. $12 or whatever for a sandwich? Get a grip.\n\nI might have gone three stars because it's nice to sit outside on the park, but during the lunch hour the service is atrocious. We waited forever for our drinks (since the server forgot mine the first time) and even longer for the entrees. Two hosts at the station outside couldn't get parties seated fast enough so there were at least ten of us milling around waiting for a table even though there were plenty of empty ones. Hint: when your servers can't get to a freshly seated table within ten minutes of their sitting, hire some more servers. Jeebus.\n\nI might venture back to try the onion soup and some of the other cocktails, but if I do I'm avoiding peak hours.",
"My new favorite place--great for just drinks, dinner, al fresco chatting, lunch, breakfast, kids, whatever. I dined at the bar, having the Salad Lyonnaise (a bit of a snooze, but I ate the entire thing), Escargot--which I loved (all buttery and tender), and Profiteroles (yummo--but a lil' less traditional with the ice cream \"filling\"). That, with 3 of the specialty cocktails and one glass of Monbazillac, came to a mere $66--a bargain in my world of dining out solo at delicious local restaurant bars. \n\nThe way it has instantly brought new life to my neighborhood is awesome. I hope it lasts...."
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"I was fortunate to eat at Butchertown hall for its first lunch service on opening day. The majority or restaurant openings have their hiccups and we had a pleasant experience. They have a vast German beer selection with a impressive list of local brews that are exclusive to Butchertown hall with German influence. The decor is trendy, inviting, industrial, and eye pleasing. The smoked wursts we had were fantastic. The lunch prices were reasonable as well. I was overly pleased by the old local historical framed prints. Germantown couldn't have asked for a better cornerstone restaurant.",
"In short, the food, service, and whole operation were superb, especially considering it was opening night! The small plates we tried were the perfect size to serve as great teasers and counterpoints for the main fare to come. The smoked beef brisket is the most moist and tender we've ever had, with a wonderful depth of flavor. The skirt steak was also very good, but coming on the heels of the brisket, it had a hard act to follow! We ended the meal with the apple jagerwurst, which was another excellent offering. Subtle sweetness with a great snap to it. We heard lots of people gushing over the lamb taco as well as the other sausages, so you can bet we'll be back soon to sample the rest of the menu!",
"Eating here on the official opening night. Thus far execution is flawless, food is delicious, and the staff knows the menu. Well done! I live a block from here and will be making this a regular spot if they keep it up!",
"Opening night was a success!! We loved everything we ate! Brisket was amazing! Food was full of flavor. Unique beers on tap. Superb waiter. We had great service considering it was OPENING NIGHT!! Can't wait for warmer weather to enjoy the beer garden and hang with friends!",
"Yummy! What a great surprise! Sausage, brisket and pork ...wonderful. Burger great. Hominy grits are my new favorite! The service was exceptional, not to overbearing, or obtrusive. The servers were smiling and pleasant, looking happy. I must say the building and interior are inviting. I am happy that they have opened in my neighborhood! We will be returning often.",
"Went day 2 and were blown away with the food, service, ambiance & drinks! We will be regulars here. Loved it!",
"The atmosphere & staff are fantastic! The menu is full of hand crafted, eclectic sides, and unique entrees with a slightly Mexican flavor like tacos & chimichurri sauce. They now have a full bar as well for hand crafted cocktails. It's a must try!",
"Great atmosphere. Wonderful food that takes you back home. The brisket is killer. Go here ASAP.",
"This is a new Nashville eatery. The food is prepared in an open kitchen with all hand-crafted simple but delicious recipes. They host a full bar. You can order full/half from the butcher menu, sandwiches, or tacos a la carte.\nBe sure to check out their desserts too, they look divine.\n\nWe always try to eat local and we are thankful our friends recommended this place for lunch.",
"Absolutely thrilled to have this gem of a restaurant in my neighborhood!! We stopped in with some friends last week on a Wednesday night, and it was packed! But, we didn't have to wait too long for a table for four. We grabbed a beer from the bar (which had a great selection to choose from, by the way) and waited for about 15 minutes for a table.\n\nWe started with the Grilled Elote Salad with Charred Lime and the Crispy Pork Belly. My oh my - YUM! It was just the prelude of what was to come.\n\nMy husband really wanted to try the brisket, but they were all out. The ice storm we had that week had delayed their deliveries, so that was fine. Just an excuse to go back, now! :-) Instead, we opted to share the Knackwurst sausage on a bun, a pork carnitas taco and a lamb guisida taco. Wow. Both tacos were flavorful and so juicy. The Knackwurst was a hit, too! We were told they make it there, and it had incredible flavoring/spices.\n\nOur friends got the smoked turkey breast and the same tacos that we did. We tried some of their smoked turkey breast, and it so juicy. Really tasty!\n\nDefinitely give Butchertown Hall a try!"
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"So glad the wonderful folks at A Matter of Taste have finally opened their new location. \nAMAZING food and atmosphere.\nThe beef tenderloin was delicious. The selection of drinks (especially gluten free beer) is great. \nI'll be back this week!",
"100% gluten free --- the entire menu! Sign up the troupe of characters that includes the Celiac and let's schedule a night out on the town!\n\nThe space:\nThe space while small, is quite nice, quite open concept, and had it not been the dead of winter then I think we would have asked to sit outside on their deck which was cordoned off from the restaurant by glass garage doors. I really enjoyed the cute little reclaimed wooden frames scattered throughout with glass inside and then hand written words on the glass (that can be changed all the time). There were also two old either barn doors or sliding wooden doors at the back of the restaurant with motivational phrases written in chalk across the doors.\n\nSign me up for some positivity.\n\nThe food:\nAppetizer: The spinach and artichoke dip nachos. Concept lost upon you? That's okay. Just think about it for a second. Normally, when you get spinach and artichoke dip, you also get bread or chips to dip into it. Well, Matter of Taste has taken care of that for you and drizzled the glorious cheesy mixture atop the chips for you. \n\nMain courses:\nThe risotto of the day: scallops, steak (filet mignon), and creamy and rich garlic and cheese risotto. Scallops were cooked to perfection, and were not chewy and overcooked - a common mistake in this beautiful yet landlocked state. The steak cooked medium-rare to perfection and savory on the way down the gullet.\n\nThe cuban sandwich: chocked full of meat and the right amount of mustard and pickle. Just try and stop yourself from double fisting each half. Served with salted/peppered potato chips (I didn't have the side of potato chips since I had nachos to start --- chip overload on the part of our ordering).\n\nThe build your own margherita pizza with currant tomato sauce, onions, and cheese. The little dude is 50/50 when we add meat so we just got it plain old margherita pizza. I tasted half a piece and the crust was quite good for GF pizza crust and the currants added a nice flavor to the sauce. Plus, it was a sizable offering of pizza -- I'd got with between 8 - 10\" as my guess. The menu might have said but I have forgotten. \n\nDessert: a GF blondie served with strawberries, blueberries, and homemade whipped cream. Okay, so the first one that came out to us had some aluminum foil still baked into it. Oops! Bit of a snafu. We sent it back. The second was sans aluminum foil, and the one bite I had was delicious and tasted like a traditional blondie. I would say the dessert was not meant to share, but we didn't want much so we all shared.",
"This is a fantastic eatery. While the while menu is gluten free, no one has to miss out on fantastic artisan style breads. Unlike store bought GF bread, their bread was filled with flavor, had a great moisture content, and smooth texture. The menu is accompanied by a large beer and wine selection\nThe decor is adorable. It is styled with mostly white, and natural wood accents. Frames on the wall are void of art, but instead filled with encouraging, and uplifting quotes. \nThe prices are very reasonable for the high quality of the food and incredibly friendly service.",
"I can't emphasize enough how happy I am that this restaurant opened in East Nashville! The food is amazing and the decor/ambiance is perfect. We ordered the burger, spinach artichoke nachos and white bean chicken chili, and everything was delicious! We came back for breakfast a couple of days later and had the eggs Benedict~ it was perfect! Will be coming in on a regular basis- so happy to have gluten-free options so close to home!",
"The Cuban sandwich was phenomenal - just the right amount of pickles and mustard. And OMG, the bread!!! Cute atmosphere - light and airy - great for a girls' lunch after yoga across the street or shopping next door.",
"I was really looking forward to checking this place out after looking at their menu online. Went with my family Friday night for my wife's birthday (she's GF). We were seated at a table immediately behind a couple. There was very little space between these two tables, and I could barely squeeze in without hitting the guy. (There were other tables that were open and well-spaced).\n\nStarted with the hummus appetizer, knowing the four-year old would eat it. I guess it was a black bean hummus, though the menu just said \"hummus\". Not what any of us were expecting. And it was grainy. Not particularly good. They did bring some extra chips for it, though.\n\nMy wife had ordered a salad with green goddess dressing. She took a bite with the dressing, and went wide-eyed. She asked me to taste it, because she thought it was dominated by raw garlic. So I put a bit to my tongue, and my entire mouth buzzed and burned. It was the exact sensation of holding a 9-volt battery to one's tongue. Raw garlic? Horseradish? Bad yogurt? No idea. Waitress said she'd bring a different dressing. No other acknowledgement when she came back. My wife had to ask if she or the kitchen tasted it, and she said she did, agreed something was wrong, and said the chef was working to fix it (whatever that meant). No apology, no explanation, nothing from the kitchen.\n\nFor entrees, my wife ordered the buttermilk fried chicken and mashed potatoes. This was by far the best - and only good thing - any of us ordered. It was delicious, though the pesto (?) on it was unnecessary. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the breading was very light. It would be wonderful for fried catfish.\n\nI ordered the special, prime rib (medium) with marscapone mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. I don't know what was set before me, but it sure as hell wasn't prime rib, and it was gray throughout. No pink or red anywhere. Seriously, I have no idea what kind of steak that was. My mashed potatoes, and my wife's, were cold. \n\nWe ordered the pizza for the four-year old, who loves pizza. She didn't care for it. None of us did. It was completely soggy except for the very edge of the crust. Hell, I make gluten-free pizza at home, Dominos can make a non-soggy gluten-free pizza, I don't know why this place can't. They should probably throw a plain pizza skin in the oven for a few minutes to set it and make it firm and crispy, then remove it and dress it out, then return it to the oven. I think the pizza would support the marinara much better if they did this.\n\nVery disappointing meal and service. Not quite sure what they're going for here. Casual? Dressy or semi-dressy? Hip? Well, there is a large tv over the bar that was on the entire time, with some HGTV-type show on the whole time. So, let that be an indicator.",
"This place had so much promise! The idea that you could go to a restaurant and not have to filter 90% of the menu because of gluten. The location was convenient and atmosphere was clean and bright. I've gone twice, once for brunch and once for dinner. Service the first time was lacking, and I decided to give this place another shot because it had just opened at this location. Went for a second time for dinner last Saturday, and nope, no improvements. It wasn't clear why service was so bad, as there were 4 people working the front of the house, and the small restaurant was only half full. We had the same server as the first time. Sat for 10 minutes without being greeted by our server, or without water. Friend's wine sat on the bar for almost 10 minutes before we flagged down another server to deliver it to our table. Our server seemed to divert her eyes whenever someone from our party tried to flag her down or spent most of our meal facing the wall behind the bar. We eventually had to have multiple people at our table wave their hands frantically in the air to get someone's attention. I found something strange floating in my drink... rather than deal with getting the server's attention, I didn't finish it. Food sat in the window for a few minutes before it was delivered to our table. \n\nI ordered the \"special\" prime rib dinner. The meat was not cut evenly and grilled after it was cut. So half of it was well done and the other half was medium. It wasn't served with the veggies that was advertised by the server. (Try to flag down server again..) Veggies came later after requesting them. To top it off, I was mischarged for my entree. More time elapsed to get our server's attention to fix the bill. The bill was adjusted without hassle once it was brought to their attention. \n\nToo bad, lost my business. Recently went gluten free and live nearby. I would have loved to have a regular dinner spot.",
"I have eaten at AMOT several times now and I have yet to be disappointed. The staff is so welcoming and the decor is so chic. They even take reservations. What a great addition to East Nashville!",
"Wonderful meal and wine! \n\nIn town visiting friends in East Nashville, they suggested this cool restaurant. Our server was friendly, appetizers were awesome and food was filling. We had delightful truffle desserts. \n\nI loved the inside. The crisp and clean white was welcoming and open. Enjoy!",
"I wanted to like it. I tried. Everything was bizarre. \n\nMy dads salad was way over seasoned. A salad. Yes. My risotto was gloop and under seasoned. My $5 plate of seasonal veggies consisted of a minuscule amount of raw kale. My Celiac sister liked the fried chicken and appreciated that she didn't have to ask if anything was GF. My moms salmon was ok. The tomato soup tastes like marinara sauce. The wait staff was kind but over attentive. People were constantly hovering at our table asking how we liked things and if we thought it was good. When we brought the salad issue to the waitress' attention she called another woman over but never introduced her. Maybe the owner or manager? She apologized profusely and said she would take care of it. Apparently that meant bringing us cake. They also said the cake was for my moms birthday. Unfortunately, that was dry and the buttercream frosting just tasted like butter. We did not have the heart to say everything was bad. The unidentified woman in charge timidly watched us and the other diners - looking for approval. It was a nice try. They need to work out their kinks in the kitchen and have a little confidence."
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"After the storm, we got latin taco trucks. For real, with actual latin employees and customers. When Jefferson Parish misguidedly decided they were a menace somehow, Taqueria Sanchez bought a snowball stand. Voila. I'm not an expert on authentic mexican v. honduran v. tex-mex cuisine. I'm from Minnesota, right. But this has got to be the real deal from somewhere. \n\nThe menu's in spanish, but you'll figure it out. Or guess, like I do. Everything's spiced and perfect. You pick your food - the tortas are a kind of sandwich on super soft bread, or there's tacos, and a list of other choices. Then you pick your meat. I usually pick the barbacoa, because I think I know what that means. But seriously, it's all good.\n\nThere is no seating. It's a snowball stand. You can stand around and eat at the limited counter space, or do like everyone else and take it home. \n\nIf they have it that day, get the melon drink.",
"Taqueria Sanchez definitely has the best tacos I've ever had. Their pork tacos with the onion and cilantro topping is just amazing and so juicy. And it's so simple. DELISH!!",
"This walk up restaurant serves authentic Mexican food. Located half a block from Home Depot, this place gets a steady walk up business from the day laborers near the store.\n\nThe menu is a bit confusing since I don't speak Spanish fluently, but I managed. Both times I went I ordered some type of soft taco/burrito thing. Both times were with chicken, unless polo means something else. The food is very good. My meals came with a side of salsa that was spicy and delicious. \n\nDon't be intimidated by the appearance of this place. The food is very good. You wont be disappointed.",
"My boyfriend turned me onto this place, as I am a Taco Bell fan, and he said that this is a step up. He was right. I have only ever had the burrito, but it is HUGE and I can never finish the whole dang thing! Great prices, although it is in a sketchy area. I have and would never go by myself. My boyfriend has had pretty much everything on the menu and has said it is good. It's cheap, so it's worth trying. It's not restaurant quality Mexican, but it's better than the Bell.",
"Best tacos & burritos ever. This place is the real deal for mexican food. I order the same thing every single time. Their steak burritos are to die for. It's kind of hard for me to order since I don't speak spanish. I just keep my words simple so they understand what I want. I'm pretty picky so they actually do it just the way I describe how I want my burrito. Definitely choose TS over Taco Bell any day.",
"Finally got a chance to try this stand after a month of living on the West Bank and pointing at it when we went by. \nMe: We HAVE to try this place!\nThe GIrly: I KNOW..you say that EVERY time we go by, sheesh.\nMe: But what I'm trying to say is...We HAVE to try this place!\nThe Girly: *Eye roll*\n\nSo yeah...that's usually how it goes.\n\nYesterday, after a morning spent trying to build a porch railing for our new house, the Girly actually asked if I'd like to stop there.\n\nBoy Would I!, I says.\nGood...and stop calling me boy.\n\nThe girly wanted 3 beef tacos and that was it. She is used to the ho-hum tacos around the area so wasn't exactly thinking this would be a runaway.\n\nI ordered one Chicherone, one pork and one lingua.\n\nTotal 13 bucks.\n\nNote: even though it's pretty much a food stand, their prices are about even with what you would pay at a restaurant.\n\nI think we found the most authentic and best tasting regular tacos around. I still think Taceaux Loceaux has the best taceaux, period, but for Authentic tacos, these were awesome. \nBoth the green and red hot sauces were fantastic and a shot of lime juice set the entire thing off. So good. \nThe girly ranked them up there with the holy grail of tacos for her...a little place in North Carolina called Papas and Beer. And that's saying something for her to like a place enough to put it on par with that place.\n\nOh..and while it looked like they piled on the cilantro, it was mostly parsley and a nice mild cilantro. So even though it usually tastes like soap to me, these just tasted clean and fresh.\nWe really can not wait to go back.",
"This place is located in a small little snack stand of a structure and you can only order Mexican food to go at the walk up window. It has tiny little tacos just like the kind you get out of a real Mexican taco truck except they are less good than most I've ever had out of those trucks. I got the chicken tacos and they were way more dry and flavorless than most any other I've had. I think the tacos at Taqueria Guerrero are much better for this \"authentic\" style of Mexican taco. I've only had the tacos and usually the only time I'm in this area I'm heading to 9 Roses for some pho so given the choice between these tacos and pho I will go pho nearly every time. Pho sure!",
"This used to be my favorite burrito place until they over cooked my carne asada. Then I found La Conquistadora Restaurant just down the road. They cooked it properly. Same owners, better cook.",
"I ordered a chicken quesadilla because i had heard they were good from this small little taco stand in the Westbank. The wait was a little bit long but the quesadilla itself was quite good. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit this place but if you're in the area I would stop by.",
"There are two types of people in this world. The ones who look at a hole in the wall taco stand and think \"ew gross, no way\" and the ones who think \"this looks amazing.\"\n\nIf you're in the amazing camp, where you should be if you know good Latin food from Taco Bell, this is your joint. The food is more Honduran/Guatemalan than Mexican and delicious. Occasionally you can get menudo on Sunday, and lengua is a meat option which are both great signs of an authentic joint. The cilantro salsa verde is great too. My boyfriend is from Los Angeles and quite possibly the world's biggest taco snob, and he loves this place.\n\nTry: tacos if you're on the cheap, tortas if you're hungry."
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"Replacing the old Snow White Diner, the new Revolution House is a welcome addition to Old City.\n\nGiven that it has been open less than 48 hours, I was very impressed. Coming in for lunch, the inside and outside seating was about 2/3 full, but we were seated right away.\n\nThe short lunch menu had enough to make me wonder what they'll have on their full dinner menu. I stuck with the burger, turning down the fried egg (just this time). The burger was better than most, easily the best in Old City!\n\nUnfortunately, they haven't secured their liquor license yet (not until Tuesday 6/7/11, apparently), and the various taps on display were a huge tease.\n\nI'd probably be able to give this place a full five stars after they've been open a little longer, only time will tell.",
"Service was non-existent. Brunch menu was okay, a lot of common breakfast items that are overpriced. I had pancakes and a side of sausage for $11.5. They were good, but not enough to pay that amount and still enjoy it. It has a good location, and will probaly be full of jersey kids bussed in on a fri or sat night. But after the new resteraunt aura disappears, it will be interesting to see what becomes of this place.",
"I went here for dinner tonight with a friend. They have a host of flatbread pizza specials in addition to the small, but well rounded menu. We had a pizza with prosciutto, fresh arugula and oiive oil ($17), which they cooked in a real, wood-burning oven. My friend was disappointed that they don't have a special cocktail menu (she ended up ordering a manhattan)-or drink specials, but I was happy with the local-craft beer ($6?) selection (she can leaver her own review). We sat on the first floor, but I'll be back when its nicer out to sit on their 2nd floor deck. We actually went up to the deck to look around and It smelled slightly like a campfire, which I like to think was from the authentic oven.\n\nIf you like a laid back, clean, atmosphere with affordable food, or want to dine outside but not curb side, I recommend the Revolution House.",
"I have been waiting for revolution house to open for awhile now in old city so I figured that I would give it a quick review. It has a very cool outdoor deck and very well done interior. The owners did an amazing job of completely changing the old snow white diner. I would rate the space itself at 5 stars. We sat outside on the outdoor deck and it was great. You overlook Christ church and the rest of old city. The food was pretty good, nothing special, though their pizzas are probably the best part of their menu in my opinion. Their drink prices are a bit steep for beers and it would be nice to see some cheaper options and happy hour specials. \n\nOverall I would say it's definitely worth a trip as the space is one of the best in old city and I think the only outdoor deck in old city. I think I would go back a lot more if they had some more drink specials etc. on their menu.",
"As someone else noted, this place gets five stars for the decor, and the giant chandelier above the cool looking steel staircase is especially impressive. The faucet in the bathroom is also cool.\n\nThe food - just OK. The hostess noted that they serve upscale bar food. I guess the food is better than some bars, but bar food in Philly is getting better and this place certainly doesn't rank on top (e.g., the food at City Tap House is much much better). \n\nI'll go back, however, to sit on the upstairs deck and have drinks. The outside patio is a new great spot to relax and hangout in OC. If they expand the selection of beers on tap, although I don't like the food, I'd add another star.",
"Really nice, low key atmosphere. Limited selection of beers but I was promised it was expanding. The bartender, Frank Kelly, is drop dead gorgeous! WOOO WOOOOO!",
"Ok again like others this is one of the best looking spots in old city or best. I went for lunch had the burger and it was good. It's way better than some others in the area. I would pass on the fries why even serve them. They need to either serve no fries or something else cause those shoestring things were not even fries.\n\nService was very good and friendly. I think they have a good beer selection. The deck area is cool too. I need to go at dinner and see how crazy it can get and what their attiude is at that time.",
"This restaurant has nice ambiance and decor. We dined on the outdoor terrace which was a much much nicer experience than some other restaurant's street side cafe seating.\n\nThe Mediterranean salad was good but had More tomatoes than greens and a bitter heavy on the olive oil. The chicken sandwich on pita with arugula was a light & tasty lunch dish. I would like to return again and try other entrees.",
"I think this place is fantastic! It is so nice to have a nice chill place right here in Old City. The food was great and service was excellent. We will definitely return soon.\n\nI ordered a Bloody Mary and they ended up having to make another mixture, so it took a while to get out to me....they comped the drink. Now THAT's customer focused.",
"Like others have posted - the place looks great! They really transformed what used to be the Snow White diner. Outside of that it feels like this place opened before it was really ready - the staff seem confused/lost most of the time and the food was mediocre.\n\nI went in last night for happy hour and went to the upstairs bar - the outside patio looked gorgeous but we were told that we could not get happy hour specials out there. The deck was completely empty and I would have loved to sit outside but not if I have to pay full price for something that I can get at the bar for half price!! That seems ridiculous. \n\nThere was only one bartender and the place got pretty full and he seemed very overwhelmed and uncertain about the beers available on tap - which was the only drink special - you would think he would know them inside and out.\n\nOrdered a pizza (which was $3 off at the bar) and an appetizer of white bean dip. Pizza was super soggy and not very warm. Overall the experience was a disappointment.\n\nHopefully this place will work out the hiccups of opening and realize that if they want the afterwork crowd to visit they need to step it up a bit!"
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"Great sushi. Great combos. It's was delicious as a Japanese Teppan-Yaki places around here. But half the price.",
"New Japanese Express in Ruskin, Fl. Lunch special for $6.95 soda and hibachi, teriyaki chicken or 2 rolls (limited selection of one topping rolls, if you want more choices more $$$). Decor is modern, clean and inviting, however unpleasant with no air conditioning. Made me second guess my $10 lunch, two rolls with extra toppings. Staff was corgial and quite. The rolls were average. \n\nIf you plan to dine in, make sure you tell them. Otherwise the will pack it for take out. \n\nTip. They have a limited selection of soda. Coke, Diet, Coke Zero, Fanta Orange, Sweet Tea, Lemonade, and Sprite.",
"Food was good. Sushi was ok for a fix but not sushi restaurant quality. Great portion sizes. Great prices. The past two times I've gone in the AC was not working but other than that it's a good place in Ruskin if you don't want fast food.",
"For the price this was awesome! I got the Chicken/Steak/Shrimp combo and all were well cooked. The Goyza was good. I would get it to go as the inside is meh and the A/C wasn't working. Food was on point though!",
"Outstanding Friendly Service. Fantastic Food. I highly recommend trying this new gem in Ruskin.",
"Excellent new restaurant in Ruskin. there aren't many dining options in this this location right off of I-75 and College Avenue provides great food at great prices. The restaurant is brand new so the dining area is beautiful and clean. don't be afraid to take a date here the Ambiance is nice.",
"Very impressed! I was in the area working and decided to stop in. The staff was very friendly and the restaurant is very clean. The prices are great. A/C worked just fine and the temp was very cool on an extremely hot day. I eat at alot of sushi places and I was very impressed with the rolls I ordered. Sushi was fresh and delicious. The Snow Mountain Roll is highly recommended! Honestly, If I lived/worked closer I would eat here frequently. I will definietly be back soon!",
"Really nice place! The interior is very nice and comfortable. It was extremely clean and nicely decorated with a big TV on the wall. I was pleasantly surprised. We had the lunch specials with sushi rolls, spring rolls and gyoza (spelling?) dumplings. It was all very yummy. Fairly priced too. They even have a kids menu. The staff were great as well. They were very polite, friendly and prompt. The air conditioning was working fine when we were there. Oh and the green tea is organic! We'll be back!",
"We ate dinner here last night and it really exceeded all expectations! So first, the people working were really nice and pleasant. We ordered our food and waited. I was with two finicky kids (ages 3&4) who aren't exactly patient while waiting for food. The order came out quickly and my girls devoured their plates. We ordered the Hibachi dinners (Steak, Shrimp and Chickens) The serving size for the chicken was ridiculously large and by that we loved it every bite. The steak serving was average size. The shrimps were a good, filling size. Wish the rice serving size was a bit bigger, as we ran out of rice really quickly. Veggies were cooked to perfection and by that...the same picky kids ate it all with the same enthusiasm as the rice and meats!! The yum-yum sauce was on point. I am moving to Riverview in the next couple of months and wish they would relocate with me! Haven't tried the sushi, but am looking forward to trying the other dishes! Amazing place and such a better option than anything else in this area. Can't get over how clean, nice and amazing the food is...it's a trifecta!! Wish they had a Facebook page as I would love to share it...there isn't much in this area and I hope they have the volume as it was a fluke that I even found them!",
"Pretty good sushi and hibachi here been here a handful of times and so far place is clean, the food is fresh, and timely. The place is small but it can get busy and crowded during the lunch rush but they do offer take out. I also like the portion size options for rolls and pricing;)"
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"Amada is a fun place and would be awesome for a big group. They mix trendy decor and good spanish tapas. The ingredients were all very fresh and delightfully prepared. In contrast to many of the restaurants we've been to lately, the waitstaff was very knowledgeable about both wine and food. If you like tapas you know a good patatas bravas is hard to find. Look no further. The patatas here were outstanding and we were chowing down hard on them. I thought the calamari ala plancha could have been a bit better, but for Philly this is by far the best tapas you're going to find. A fun place and good food make Amada worth a look.",
"Having done tapas in many places in Barcelona, I can tell you that this place has nothing to envy original tapas bars in Spain.\nOur party of four got the Chef's suggestions menu ($65) and we were simply delighted. Amongst my favorites were the lamb chops and the hot foie-gras. Each bite is full of flavor and unless you're a picky eater, it'll be an amazing tasting experience. The sangria had a very fresh and fruity taste to it without tasting like juice. Went on a Friday night so we could catch the Flamenco/Spanish guitar performance which was great. The atmosphere, the crowd, the service and the quality made this place one of my favorite in Philly.\n\nThe chef-owner went through El Vez and Alma de Cuba and finally branched off to bring us Amada. He's planning to open more Nueva Latina themed restaurants soon! Cant wait!",
"It's a little expensive, but I enjoyed Amada. The food was very good. We got the chef's selection tasting menu. We had no idea what was coming next, or even if there was more food coming. That meant I didn't pace myself and could barely find room to taste the last few dishes. Just when we thought we were done, more food arrived. The first course (or round) of dishes was overwhelming. Six dishes at once was a bit much. I would have preferred to stagger them a bit. We could barely fit it all on our table. But I did enjoy everything, especially the goat cheese with a cherry-fig something or other. \n\nThe service was good. Our waiter was enthusiastic and knowledgeable but not overbearing. He answered questions and chatted about the dishes.\n\nTo drink, we ordered a pitcher of sangria. It was good but would probably be better suited to a hot day. Next time I'd opt for some regular wine that might pair better with the food.\n\nThe negative: it was LOUD. Tables are close together, and we got caught in the middle of a conversation between people on either side of us (they'd struck up a discussion before we arrived). Worse yet, the ambient noise was so loud we couldn't hear each other across the table. We couldn't lean in because there was too much food in front of us. I'd return to Amada, but I'd rather sit at the bar.",
"Amada is a new upscale tapas restaurant in Old City. It's great for a date or a large group, although the tables are very close together, so your conversation is not very private. Amada offers swanky late night dining, and the white sangria, flatbread and strawberries in balsamic vinegar were DELICIOUS! Didn't care for the potatas bravas, though, but perhaps that's a matter of personal taste.",
"I was really rather impressed by Amada.\nThe decor of the place was amazing. I particularly liked the decor in the back part of the restaurant, where luckily I was seated. Large, very plus chairs and benches decked out with pillows, candles flickering in the windows, and a darker, more loungey and romantic atmosphere than the front seating area. If I return (and I will!) I will be sure to ask to be seated in the back room again. \n\nAs for the eats and drinks:\nVery very good! There were 3 of us, and we ordered 9 different tapas. Each was interesting and delicious. I was worried it may not have been enough food initially, but we all left feeling full. A few of my favorites were the QUESO DE CABRA / Balsamic Strawberries, REVUELTO / Shrimp & Wild Mushrooms Shirred Eggs, and PIQUILLOS RELLENOS / Crab-Stuffed Peppers.\nThe specialty cocktails were fantastic, and I tried the white sangria as well which was also wonderful.\n\nI think for a return trip I will definitely try the chef's tasting menu.",
"I agree with Keith R. as far as tapas in Philly, this may be one of the better restaurants since I'm comparing to those tapas restaurants in the SF area.\nFun, happy, hip and great to come with friends.",
"so far my favorite restaurant in philly. for starters go ahead and get the mixto of cheeses. they are glorious! salty & sweet combined to make a delicious combo. we ordered the queso de cabra (goat cheese & balsamic strawberries), manchega (came with truffled lavender honey), and cana de cabra (goat cheese with fig/cherry sauce). AMAZING. we knew from then on out it was going to be a tasty ride. 3 girls who can eat: 7 main tapas dishes + 2 desserts= stuffed! My favorites of the night were: their lamb special, the crab stuffed peppers & CREMA CATALANA ( which is a creme brulee but infused with lavender). This dessert caused us to exclaim adoring adjectives in spanish for over 5 minutes: FANTASTICO! MARAVILLOSA! EXCELLENTE! oh yes, their white sangria was wonderful as well, get ready to spend around $50 per person (unless you get their Lobster Paella=$78 for two). be nice and make friends with your waiter/waitress, they can hook you up with special comps like: 2 plates of tuna mix & an almond crisp to dip in chocolate. good times.\n\ncons: i sunk into the couch and the table edge was close to my chin ( i am not a short girl either) and the waitress ended up giving me a pillow to sit on. we were placed three to a small small table. also, I sat literally a foot away from the guy at the next table. he was sitting in my personal space, and we had to listen to his annoying date go on and on about how cheese/ham and bread are \"lame\" (while we were eating them). \n\nDO ask to sit in the back room, there is more ambiance and less loud and crowded, i think it makes for a better concentration on your food rather than your surroundings.",
"This is by far on the the best meals I've had in Philly.\n\nI agree with the others about the decor - both hubby and I loved the vibe of the space and kept commenting on what a great job they did creating ambiance. We were seated in the front part of the restaurant, which I completly enjoyed - but I like to people watch. \n\nThe service was excellent, with our waiter enthusiastically explaining the menu to us and offering suggestions on ordering, since it was our first time eating there. Each time we finished a dish, someone immediately was there to take it away. We never wanted for anything.\n\nThe food was OUTSTANDING. Incredible ingredients. We ordered 6 tapas and it was just the right amount of food. We had the Mixto meats, the aged manchego with truffled honey (which was TO DIE FOR), the clams and chorizo, the stuffed lamb chops, the artichoke and mushroom flatbread, and the filet with fois gras (which was also AMAZING.) Every dish was absolutely delish and I only wished I had more room so I could continue trying all the different things on the menu.\n\nWe will definitely be going back!",
"If you can afford it, eat here every night.\n\nThe cheese/honey starter is incredible. Who would ever think of coupling cheese with Nutella!? And the thinly-sliced prosciutto is melt-in-your-mouth.\n\nThe weight is a bit long as this still is a popular joint. Ask to sit at the chef's bar, tough - they sometimes have seats there. Enjoy the Tinto Sangria with dinner (which is basically 7 small plates that equal one months rent).",
"Their tortilla espanola came straight from heaven, and their garlic shrimp sizzled. Paired with sangria, you cannot go wrong :) The plates burst with flavor and I would without a doubt return!"
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"The food is excellent! My personal favorite was the Fried Oyster appetizer, potato crusted gulf fish, and a side of sweet potatoes. Don't forget wash it down with a watermelon mojitos, or a Bloody Mary. Reservations are suggested, but you can line up before they restaurant opens up. If the weather is good, 4 of you can dine outside in the back of the Jacques truck that's parked in front.",
"The food and Waitstaff here are top notch, all the hype is deserved, but always tend to forgo the huge wait. It's not impressive enough to wait for an hour or more to get slightly better versions of food you can get at Dunbar's or most corner delis.",
"THE MOST AWESOME PLACE ON EARTH, I MISS IT!\r\n\r\n\r\nThat was my honest opinion, until I heard that Jacque is the biggest asshole ever!\r\n\r\nHe pays his employees very little, and remember Austin Leslie, the man famous for his fried chicken. Well, I heard that he asked Jacque for a raise and he fired him! Unfortunately Austin had a heart attack in the super dome during the hurricane and died 2 weeks later. How sad! \r\n\r\nNot only that but I heard that he's in Thailand right now, and he's going to fire all of his employees, and hire Thai employees because he can pay them very little. Can you believe this! That sucks when a restaurant is really good and then you hear a story like this.",
"THE FOOD! THE EXPERIENCE!\nBased on my experience of about a year back in 2003-2004, the food is awesome. Damn.... I miss it! Here's a couple dishes you can't miss.\n\nSHRIMP AND ALLIGATOR CHEESECAKE: This is a slice of quiche that is so rich and thick with cheesy gooey goodness. It's filled with chunks of alligator sausage and shrimp and smothered with a decadent sauce.\n\nEGGPLANT JACQUE-IMO: Deep fried eggplant with a rich stuffing made with oysters and smothered in a creamy sauce.\n\nDEEP FRIED ROAST BEEF PO-BOY: hubba hubba. This is love. Take a roast beef po-boy (bread, meat, pickles), batter and throw it in the fryer and then serve it covered in a brown sauce. Slurp!\n\nthe FRIED OYSTERS, the FRIED CHICKEN, the hot CORN BREAD. Oh man.... delicious!\n\nFor entrees, the BLACKED REDFISH WITH A CRABMEAT CHILI HOLLANDAISE SAUCE. I worked there for nearly a year and can still eat this dish! The PANEED RABBIT with an oyster tasso sauce over pasta and the FILET MIGNON stuff with an oyster and blue cheese. Fabulous! And, GODZILLA MEETS FRIED GREEN TOMATOS.... do it... just do it. It's deep fried soft shell crab with fried green tomatos and a remoulade sauce. \n\nFor dessert, if they have cup cakes, get it. The creme brulee is good, so is the pecan pie. \n\nThe atmosphere is so very loud and racuous. It's fun and totally New Orleans. It's next door to the Maple Leaf bar where you can catch great music and the fact that you get to walk through the kitchen to the dining room is a \"fun\" factor that many first time visitors to Jaque-imo's love. The crowd is generally young and energetic. The prices are reasonable and the portions, large.\n\nI highly recommend a visit to Jacque-imo's and if you can't make a reservation, go early in the week either before 6pm or after 9pm. Your wait will be reduced.\n\nNow, in response to Adrienne H.'s review... I worked at Jacque-imo's from 2003 to 2004. Though Jack himself can be very challenging, the restaurant and the staff were awesome.\n\nFirst let me just say, Jack is an alcoholic. I mean that in the nicest of ways. :) With that though is incredible mood swings and unpredictability. It was tough on the staff but the guests LOVED it. He'd wander through the restaurant some evenings with a bottle in hand pouring free shots and entertaining the masses. As for paying his staff very little, I cannot say. As a waiter, I worked for tips and got my peasily $2 something an hour which was standard waiter hourly in Louisiana. Jack does have a new staff that came in after Katrina. It's sad but no surprise to me. I don't know the circumstances but I know that one waiter wanted to go back to work but was given the runaround. However, I doubt you'll find a bunch of Thai people working at Jacque-imo's. I find it hard to believe that Jack would go through the trouble of paperwork to get the people legally working. For all of Jack's personal faults, the food and the atmosphere at Jacque-imo's makes it a worthwhile dining experience.",
"I'm hesitant to write about Jacques-Imo's because I don't want it to get more crowded than it already is. The place is what Cajun food is supposed to be. The spices assault you in a good way, the food fills you, and the place is fun! The decor is crazy but makes you feel like you're really getting into the New Orleans atmosphere. I can't wait to go back and eat there again!",
"Jaque Imo's was a treat for the senses. In the front there is a big bar from which the hostess takes you right through the kitchen to the back seating. Old wood beams, windows with colored glass and funky decor greet you.\n\nThe waiter introduced himself as Alex and mentioned how he is lucky to work here - I'll bet! It's him and 9 cute girls working here. Nice gig.\n\nWe started with Creole jambalaya, duck and andouille sausage gumbo and shrimp and alligator sausage \"cheesecake\". The cheesecake was a quiche like dish with egg whites and the shrimp and alligator sausage - what a flavor! The gumbo was excellent as well - simple but delicious and the duck really added something. The jambalaya was a lot sweeter and wetter than others I've had. Really yummy.\n\nMy friend ordered the crawfish etouffe which we both weren't excited about. He found it fishy and I just think I'm not a fan of etouffe.\n\nHowever... The blackened redfish with crab and chili hollandaise was OUT OF THIS WORLD.\n\nFor sides we had cajun style corn and sweet and regular mashies.\n\nFor dessert Alex brought us a giant complimentary creme brulee - it was outstanding.",
"I can't remember the quality of the food (except the cornbread muffins! amazingly good, we asked for at least two more plates) but we came here after a recommendation from a store clerk on Magazine Street. The atmosphere was fun and Jacque-Imo's really topped off our 'New Orleans' experience.\n\nThe wait was quite long but at least there were plenty of people to watch. It honestly felt like we were waiting to enter a secret club, the corridor to the main dining room was tight so we couldn't see anything, just hear a rowdy, happy crowd. Service was great and I do know my friends enjoyed their meal. Jacque, of course, made the rounds and did the whole gracious host thing. We were quite pleased that we got a chance to get out of the touristy French Quarter. Even if it's a little out of the way, a completely 'worth-it' experience. The person at the register even called a cab in for us.",
"This was one of the best dining experiences. It helped that I was with a very special friend...but yet it was still perfect. Others are right in saying that the wait is long but put your name on the list and go elsewhere while you wait. The atmostphere is extra casual yet rustic/chic. The food is out of this world! Shrimp and alligator cheesecake for starters, filet mignon in blue cheese sauce, bottle after bottle of Abita...and don't forget the butter & garlic smothered corn bread.",
"absolutely the best place I've eaten at in New Orleans. Love the fried chicken and corn bread. worth the wait",
"Amazing place in New Orleans that's much more of a local place than a touristy place. Your arteries will be clogged, but your tummy will be satisfied. The hot cornbread muffins they start you out with are drizzled with garlic butter. Not a huge fan of the alligator cheesecake (basically, it tasted like a quiche) but the fried green tomatoes rocked. The fried chicken is AMAZING and can feed you for days. Really good mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes and greens."
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"Had to try out this wonderdul, female-driven space in the CBD (Viva women enterprueneurs!). Both the interior design and the menu are spartan: just five coffee items on the menu and a few revolving pastry selections from Gracious Bakery. The staff is informative and friendly. If you tend to shiver from the meat-locker level A/C, there's compliementary shawls to use while you're enjoying your brew. \n\nMy pourover was delicious, and kinda' sad it's not closer to home. So the question is....\n\nWhy four stars?\n\nIF you want dairy in your coffee, as I am want to do, there's only two options: whole milk and almond milk. That's wonderful for vegans, but I want half & half for my pourover. All. The. Time.",
"Day of Bull Run it was hot as blazes outside! Needed an iced coffee pick me up, so we walked across the street to Revelator. Small coffee shop with 10 bar stools and 6 2-top tables. You know how some coffee shops get so cold? No worries, there are shawls on each chair to cover up with if you need to! The iced coffee was delicious, they roast their own. It's got a calming feel inside...lots of gray and white colors. Easy placed to relax and enjoy a caffeinated beverage. At the point of my visit, they had only been open 10 days....I bet they'll add more milk options later :) Friendly staff, who dealt with the crazy bull runners well!",
"The New Orleans Third Wave coffee scene is heating up. The pourover I had here as my first coffee there was only second to Condesa's, my favorite coffee shop in the world. \nAn outstanding interior renovation, from the quality of the LED lighting to the play in contrasts of the light wood and brutalist concrete counter and the floor made of a material I have yet to identify\nThis is the third store for this Birmingham AL company, after their home base and Chattanooga TN. Expansion plans are rumored for Atlanta.\nNot a large selection of pastries yet but this clearly deserves one of my rare 5 stars reviews, if only for the complementary shawls provided to cold blooded locals who dislike the cold air put out by the presumably super efficient air conditioning system.",
"Shop is hipster as a suspender-clad owl sporting a handlebar stache. Which is slightly funny because it is a chain, as they have locations in other cities outside of Louisiana. That being said, their coffee is eh, with a side of meh. No sugar or pack sweeteners (Even stevia? C'mon pretentious youths!) only simple syrup, which is either made with agave or is otherwise bitterly infused. If you're looking for a simple cuppa joe, you need not attend. Unless you like your java served with jaded, disenchanted irony. One upside, they are reasonably priced, at least the few things they offer. I'm not knocking minimalistic menus, mind you, if you do something well, then showcase it, obviously. But just make damn sure that you actually do it well, and you don't just pretend you do because you like to think Mark Kozelek would dig it. Tl;Dr : Middling hard.",
"MINIMALISM RIDICULISM \nYet another bit of bourgie fluff vending low margin wares (how in the heck do these new places cover their overhead?). The build-out is impersonal and consequently hackneyed: colorless hues of grey-white and steel-gray, slick low profile cabinets, back-lit shelving and bleached wood. If you throw some scarlet red pillows on the benches it would resemble most guppies' apartments in 1984. \n\nREVELATOR TAKE-OUT TAKEAWAYS:\n1. They only serve whole milk, no cream or skim\n2. They only allow simple syrup, no sweeteners\n3. They don't have large-sized drinks\n4. My iced coffee was bitter.\n\nMUCH BETTER NEARBY COFFEE SHOPS:\nFrench Truck (their New Orleans Iced is my favorite in the city); Merchant (illy Coffee and crepes in a functionally upscale space); New Orleans Coffee & Beignets (a local chain but they have half-and-half as well as pink/blue/yellow packets); the Keurig machine at Sherwin Williams on Decatur...",
"I'm all about the scene. Ambience is modern, fresh and thoughtful. They have lots of little gifts you can take away like the plants, bagged coffee and coffee accessories and candles. The staff is friendly and informative with a good attitude. And they have a cooler with quick grab fresh bites and juices if you're hungry. I had my coffee as a cafe au lait and took the recommendation of the guy at the counter. Was brewed in the chemex and exceptional.",
"The aesthetics drew me in.... and, you guys? I want to love this place! I really do. \n\nI like it. The employees are sweet, the shop is gorgeous. \n\nThe coffee is good, but it didn't stand out as exceptional. I'm not happy with the lack of creamer options. I prefer heavy cream in my coffee, but I'll take traditional half & half. Revelator has neither. I hope they choose to offer at least one. Milk is not cutting it.\n\nThey have wifi, so I've parked here a couple of times to catch up on work for an hour or so. I also like that they have light blankets in case you get cold. Which is a serious issue here in the Deep South when one is dressing for the 105 degree weather outside, and it's 70 inside. Rough.",
"Modern, clean, and fresh ambiance, cold pressed juice, incredibly knowledgable baristas, and the best espresso I have EVER HAD. They offer almond milk, which is great for vegans, dairy allergies, lactose intolerance, and health nuts.\n\nThe baristas told me all about the undertones and flavor of different beans as well as their countries of origins and roasting dates.The counters have guide books to New Orleans and other books to keep you occupied.\n\nIt's a must-stop in New Orleans.",
"Coffee is great but took a solid 10 minutes to make and I was the only person in the store. They do offer a locals discount though and the staff is super friendly, just allow for extra time in the morning.",
"Wow. This coffee is really really really good. perfection comes to mind when describing the overall experience. I love the modernist space and clean lines."
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"Stumbled upon the grand opening last night and a friendly bouncer welcomed us in. The space is nice and clean with plenty of seating and tables. It had sort of a sit down vibe like Three Muses but the place is wider and the stage is larger. The beer and liquor offerings seemed pretty typical for Frenchmen. Will still need to hit dba for a beer selection. There was a food counter in the back too. See photo for items. \n\nOne of the bartenders mentioned that the back space was going to become and concert hall type space. We didn't stay very long because we weren't feeling the country twang band, but I'd check this place out again to see what kind of music they present.",
"Pretty decor and great music...but, they need a new bar manager. After only two nights being open half of their draft beers are out and they barely had any wines to drink as of 8pm.",
"Fantastic new music venue on Frenchmen St. \n\nCame in on opening night and the staff was friendly and welcoming. They have a nice size stage for performances, plenty of seating and they serve food! The place is beautifully done with murals on the walls and an entirely renovated space. The band was on a break for most of the time that we were here, but I will definitely be back to check out everything that this new venue has to offer.",
"In a month or two, I feel like this will be a 4-star place. The things they need to work on are all fixable, and our server told us they had a rushed opening, so I assume they'll address them as they go.\nFirst of all, service was good. Staff is clearly eager to make the business work. Our server was Chance, but we had contact with others and they were all great. The food was really nice: the homemade chips served with the artichoke dip were cooked perfectly, and the stuffed hot peppers were delicious. Our only issue with the food was that the sliders had nothing on them. Perhaps they want to be purist about them, but it would be nice if that were mentioned on the menu. We like a lot going on with our burgers, so we expected more. \nTwo more critiques, followed by two more compliments: the bartender should bone up a bit; I had to explain how to make an Old Fashioned. Also, the food ordering and drink ordering system needs to be consolidated. We were told to order/pay for our food at a counter, then open a separate tab at the table with the server for our drinks. Considering that businesses get charged a per-transaction credit card fee, it would just make good sense to find a way to combine those two, and would be simpler/nicer for the customer.\nNow for the compliments: the music was great, pleasant and interesting but not intrusive on our conversation; and the interior design is very nice. Clearly a lot of thought was put into this place, and I look forward to seeing how they're doing on our next trip to NOLA.",
"Tourist trap. Waited 20 minutes for my order of chips and dip and then asked what was up, server said he forgot to tell the chef about my order very nonchalantly. Another 20 minutes go by and we are finally given our food, which was pretty bad. There were tons of chips and almost no dip. Both the salsa and the bean dip were odd.",
"Nice oldies rock/blues quartet when we were there. Great pulled pork. Not sure the Hurricane had any liquor in it. Very loud but fun.",
"Came here while wandering around Marigny with some friends. The bar staff were friendly and the drinks prices were decent. What I appreciated was the fact that there was a live band, no cover and plenty of places to sit. It was a little on the loud side but not enough to be unable to hold a conversation. Definitely going to be a new addition to my Frenchman street itinerary.",
"Loved the interior of this place. Loved the band. The drinks were solid. The food was a nightmare.\n\n\nI didn't know you could mess up nachos but you can. What we got was a plate of burnt wreck. They use some kinda flour or something where each nacho tastes incredibly oily before even a topping. \n\nMy phone died so I don't have a photo of this wreck but it might have turned me off nachos for a while.\n\nWhen the server stopped by and asked us how's everything. I told him the nachos were burnt. He made no response and just asked if we wanted to order anything else In addiction. No thank you!\n\n\nBesides the horrible food, I still loved this place and still recommend as a stop, just get your munch on somewhere else!",
"Great music venue on Frenchman Street with NO COVER!!! We were wandering around trying to hear some jazz, but everywhere was a bit above our budget. We got to Bamboula's and walked right in. Within a few minutes, another group left and we were able to get a table right next to the stage. Had a few drinks, listened to some great music, and enjoyed the night!",
"I stopped at Bamboulas for dinner and a beer on my last day in NOLA. I'm writing this as a not-too-touristy tourist, so I can't compare the scene to the rest of Frenchmen Street or the city, but just as a bar in general. \n\nI had a great time. Bamboula's is newer, but it did get packed when the music started. I got a good table and there are plenty of seats to choose from. The stage and bar set up is great; you can sit close to hear, or in the back \"hallway\" area if you wanna talk. There are TVs if you get a bit bored too. \n\nThe drinks prices were good. I'm poor so I ordered PBR, $3. \n\nThe food was much better than expected. The slider trio was $10, I think - and the sliders were damn big. The pulled pork and beef brisket were very flavorful and great texture. Tons of food. \n\nPeople seemed happy. Pretty laid back crowd, mixed ages, but It was pretty early. \n\nThe bartenders were great and eager to please, busting their butts. The guy (my bartender) was a total sweetheart. I got my food fast. \n\nSuggestions? All about the food (ambiance was perfect): \n\nChicken salad was kind of boring, needed something crunchy or something. Lettuce, carrot, celery? I don't know. \n\nThrow some seasoning on the sweet potato fries - so easy, do a creole blend or something. Or double fry those bad boys. \n\nOtherwise great! Thanks for the time."
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"curly moustache bartender is the man. I also hear the breakfast is really good.",
"Good hotel, in the middle of town. Great service and happy people.",
"My group came in for the Essence Festival in 2007 and 2008. This is a wonderful place to stay. Everyone is very nice and treat you great. Ms. Berniece was great, she treated or group like we were apart of the family. Thank you Ms. Berniece (in the Sugar House Resturant). Everyone from the front desk crew to the bell men, are wonderful. The free breakfast is wonderful, you can come down in your PJ's (tasteful PJ's) and it is just like home. It is also very close to the convention center (1 block). Thank you to all the staff for helping us have a wonderful stay, SEE YOU AGAIN THIS YEAR!",
"Our family of four have stayed here for the last four Bayou Classics. Needless to say, we love it! We also stay here for the Essence Festival, because it is super close to the convention center. It is also the best deal because you get a full, made to order breakfast and free happy hour!",
"I've stayed at many Embassy Suites hotels in the past and this place was I think sub par. Not a typical Embassy suite for sure, the rooms were not inside an atrium, they were mostly outside facing the street, you did take an elevator to get to the floors, but most places I've been to before are much nicer. The evening receiption was quite nice the hurricanes were great. The best thing was the cooked to order breakfast the food was real good.",
"My thoughts last night while watching the Superbowl and the reaction from the fans parading in the streets of New Orleans - \"Where would I want to be when the Saints come marching in?\".... \n\nEmbassy Suites was always a family standard for visits to NOLA during Mardi Gras, although we had plenty of relatives in town and could opt out of staying in a hotel. This location made it so much easier to just walk out on the streets and head down to catch beads - which is all you really care about, right? I loved the hospitable treatment all of the staff provided, as well as the breakfast options. \n\n\nLocation is prime, and the rooms are decent. Embassy Suites New Orleans - a solid four stars ....",
"Great value- good amount of space, 2 TVs, free breakfast and free happy hour. what else can you ask for when you are at a convention in NOLA?",
"We just concluded a wonderful 4-night stay at this Embassy Suites. This hotel was a terrific value for our family of 6--we were all able to stay comfortably in one two-room suite. We enjoyed the breakfast in the morning and the happy hour at night--a great way to begin and end our long, hot days of sightseeing in the Big Easy. We loved the Central Business District location--equally accessible on foot to the Quarter, the streetcar stop, the Audubon attractions, and the WWII museum. Overall, the staff was extremely hospitable to our family and provided many helpful travel tips.",
"Great location. Clean, well-furnished room. Got a fabulous deal on priceline.\n\nBut...when we inquired about parking, the girl just said she'd send a valet without stating how much that would be. I sent bf back in and he found out it's $30. Also, our room was quite far from the check-in desk, as in, a separate building, which wasn't explained very well prior to taking our bags out of the car. Unless money is no object, I'd recommend using the $15 (24 hour) paid lots after unloading your bags (find out if you're at the main hotel or the Lofts).\n\nThe room was well-appointed with a separate living room, microwave and mini fridge. We never heard any noise from the hallway or other rooms, which is very important in NOLA. However, our AC fan ran all night and was quite noisy so when my drunk wore off, I got annoyed enough to try to get it to stop. I finally settled for closing the bedroom door.\n\nCheck out was easy and the girl was quite polite. We asked for an hour extension for check out, which was denied, but they also didn't gripe at us leaving at 1230. Thank you.",
"I stayed here on a business trip for 9 days in November and it was a fantastic place to stay. Located in the Warehouse District, it was a 10 minute walk to the French Quarter, located near some good restaurants, including Emeril's and Cochon, a 10 minute walk to the WWII museum, and close to a lot of art galleries. It's not necessarily in the center of all of the hubbub, but I actually liked being able to get away from the craziness of the French Quarter and Bourbon Street at the end of the night. \n\nThey have very cozy suites with brick walled bathrooms with big open windows overlooking the city so you can have a great view while showering or getting ready to go out at night. \n\nNow to the best parts - \n\nFREE HOT BREAKFAST IN THE MORNINGS. Their staff is very friendly and energetic and they have a large variety of hot food choices. It's a great way to get your day off to a good start.\n\nFREE MANAGER'S SPECIAL FROM 5-7 PM EVERY DAY. I know alcohol's not on the expensive side in New Orleans as compared to LA, but how awesome is free drinks with chips and salsa every day to get your evening kicking?! The free drinks, of course, are house bottles, but you can order anything you want - vodka tonics, bloody marys, beers, wines, hurricanes, you name it! The drinks aren't very strong, but you can keep coming back for more during the time period. It's all located in the downstairs courtyard, where you can destress from your convention or your workday with some football on the TVs or just some conversation.\n\nBy the way, the only reason that I gave a review of 3 stars is because my hotel room had ants. I hate ants."
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"Offering burritos, burrito bowls, and of course tacos, this casual spot has the potential to become a new neighborhood favorite. We came here on opening day and had a great experience. The owners also run several food trucks, and fare is similar to that type of high end street food. They definitely have some interesting choices on their taco menu like beef tongue and roast duck, but being that I'm a vegetarian I tried the fried tofu tacos and a spinach and fontina empanada. The flavor was very tasty and the tofu was fried just right in a spicy-sweet goodness. There are several hot sauces to choose from too and each one was pretty good. The only thing I would change is an additional mix and match option so I could have tried a couple of different tacos in one order, but they currently don't offer this. I will be back soon and definitely want to try the burrito bowl!",
"I found out yesterday that Revolution Taco pre opened so I knew I had to try it. Let me start with what was on today's menu. On the right side there were burritos and burrito bowls with many meat and veggie protein options. Smoked chicken, gold angus ground beef, verde smoked pork, chick pea veggie burger which sounds like falafel to me, and smoked mushrooms. The burrito shells are wheat so not gluten free. Also on the right side of the menu were 2 different empanadas and chips guac and salsa options. I don't think the empanadas are gluten free either. Now let's get to the reason why I wanted to try this new taqueria. The tacos. There were 10 options. You can not mix and match any of your tacos. 2 or 3 tacos per order except for the roast duck which you can get 1 or 2. 1st let's start with what I had. The roast duck on a scallion pancake. Ridiculous. One of the best tacos I've ever eaten. The only taco on the menu that contains gluten because of the scallion pancake. I also had 2 fried tofu tacos which had a tofu mayo on them. They are vegan. I am not. They were delicious and I will order them again next time I go. Seriously. Also on the menu is a smoked mushroom taco( also vegan), weekly special fish, bbq brisket, house made chorizo, glazed pork belly, beef tongue and cheek, gold angus ground beef, and smoked chicken. Every person who had a taco had more meat than ice ever seen. The tacos are extremely filling. I want to try them all. I will go back again and again. You should too.",
"I happened to check Twitter at just the right time & discovered Revolution Taco was doing a soft open today. I'd been eagerly awaiting its opening as there is a severe lack of amazing tacos on the west side of Rittenhouse Square. \n\nI wasn't sure what to expect but I walked in and the interior was sleek & spacious. Plenty of room for lunch buddies! The staff was very friendly and seemed skilled/knowledgeable despite being brand new. \n\nI wanted to try everything on the menu but practicality struck and I got 2 chorizo tacos (the chorizo is made in-house!) and the naked burrito bowl (so I could feel less guilty about ordering more than one thing!) The chorizo was amazing. Even the shell itself was bursting with flavor. I don't think I've ever truly tasted a tortilla until this day. The roasted pork naked burrito was just beyond delicious. There was so much flavor in every bite. I shared my other taco with a coworker & she could not believe how amazing it was either! \n\nRevolution Taco is now my go-to lunch spot. There are gluten free options. There are vegan options. You can and should bring everyone you know - no excuses! I need to try everything on the menu - the empanadas are calling my name. I'm also hoping in the future they might consider a \"flight\" of tacos so it's easier to try everything!",
"I just ate a burrito bowl with a chickpea veggie burger on it. It was perfectly delicious! A bed of fluffy rice was sprinkled with black beans (tender, not mushy),shredded lettuce, lime crème, and spicy and flavorful salsa roja and pico de gallo (I chose to leave out the cheese). The burger came as 3 or 4 finger-sized logs - crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside strips - I loved them. Will definitely return. With a drink it came to $10-something - a great price for a perfect lunch or dinner.",
"Whoa, super small unauthentic bland tacos for $14? Not for me. \n\nYes, you're in rittenhouse but don't use that to rip the assuming taco lover off. Why do you even serve them in the quantity of two? Who would ever buy just two mini tacos? Do people buy half a car? Do people buy one sock? No. \nWhy so small? Why so expensive? Why so American? \n\nYou want real tacos? Go to any taco place on 9th street around the italian market. There you will get 3 monster tacos for $9 and won't be able to move afterwards.",
"Delicious tacos. Fresh guac is great. Making tacos great again!",
"I was really excited to find out Taco Mondo was opening a restaurant! I have always loved the smoked mushroom tacos from the truck, and was super excited that the restaurant serves them as well. They are just as good as they are from the truck! Bonus it has opened only a few blocks away from where I work - have a feeling I will be going here a lot!",
"The single star is for the only good thing (according the the person I was with) - the duck taco on a scallion pancake. Though that was very pricey, but it IS duck. And a scallion pancake so maybe that's fair. \n\nI wanted to like this place. I wanted to love this place. I LOVE tacos. And I live SO close! And maybe that's why I feel so let down. \n\nSeating - as an interior designer, space planning is kind of my thing. These tables are too big, poorly spaced and there's not enough chairs. You walk in thinking there's plenty of space for you to eat here, but NOPE. \n\nMenu visibility - once again, as a designer, how information is received is key so we designers are big on signage. (We call this way-finding) The specials are on a small board in the corner that you can't see until you're standing in that corner ready to order. This should have been in a different spot so I could see it sooner. Which is probably why the staff was so testy about answering questions. \n\nStaff- as a vegetarian I had some questions about the menu and it was like pulling teeth to get this info. \"Are the mushrooms in the taco thinly sliced?\" Response \"They are smoked. I've had that one and it's good\" \"okay, so are the mushrooms sliced thin/shredded or is it thick chunks of mushroom?\" Response: \"people like them\" ... ?? What? \n\nTiming - we came in mid-afternoon after the lunch rush and waited 15 minutes for 3 tacos and an empanada. Then were told the other item (my burrito) wasn't ready yet. Didn't these people have a food truck... or 3? Twenty minutes seems a long time. \n\nFood - I'm told the duck taco was good. \nAnd if you're a meat and potatoes kind of person who also likes to have tacos sometimes, this is for you. The fish tacos are \"fish of the day\". Weird that they don't even have a shrimp taco option on the menu. And who said vegetarians only eat tofu, mushrooms and eggplant? (Eggplant wasn't on the menu but the other two were). \nThe fish that day was swordfish- not exactly safe or sustainable. I was told this was just \"eh\". \nThe spinach empanada was SMALL (even smaller than some of the pictures others have posted) and the inside was super runny. In fact, I bit in and the entire contents ended up in the wax paper. Bonus: lots of sea salt on top and mostly cheese sauce inside. And I do love cheese! \nThe veggie burrito had no veggies. Chickpea veggie burger usually implies some veggies or it would be called a grilled chickpea patty/burger or mashed chickpeas. When I first bit in I thought I had someone else's order. No evidence of pico de gallo or lime crema, mostly a flour tortilla with double rice and some decent texture (albeit tasteless) black beans. I forced down half of it, trying in vain to make it okay with their super watered down and bland salsa Roja, salsa verde, and both hot sauces (also watery). Where are all the usual hot sauces? Eventually I gave up and threw it out, then went down the street for a better taco. We spent $30 and both ate entire meals immediately after this. \n\nDrinks- bottled drinks only. No fountain beverages or water fountain. And if you ask for a cup of water you get a 4 oz plastic cup 3/4 full with water. Kept in pitcher in the fridge. Behind the counter. I guess if the food had some flavor or had some spice and wasn't $$ then I would have been compelled to by their bottled water or jarritos. \n\nWe won't be back.",
"This place is awesome. So I was downtown with my GF on Saturday and came in here to grab a quick bite to tide me over before dinner. We were going to Lacroix so you know we love food. Cool decor with rustic feel and peppers from around the world on a wall. Staff shirts and counter say \"Tacos Without Borders\" and that is what they have. They have an internationally inspired take on tacos: Southwest, Asian; Caribbean, etc. The Tongue and Cheek had a homemade Kimchi and the taste and texture (crispy tongue... what!!!) were amazing. The Roast Duck was on maybe the best scallion pancake I've ever had and it had pickled mushrooms and a plum BBQ sauce that went great together. I saw the other reviews on here and all I'd say is if you want Taco Bell or other \"authentic\" or \"traditional\" tacos then don't go here. This place was obviously created by and for people who love food. I'm hungry again writing this. Lots of stuff on the menu I want to try. I might have to drive downtown for lunch!!",
"Finally! A taco spot in Rittenhouse/Center City that's worth visiting!\n\nFrom the chefs that brought us Street Food Philly, Say Cheese and Taco Mondo. \n\nI highly recommend the Tongue and Cheek Taco with its ginger cabbage slaw. Nice combination of flavor, salt fat and texture. \n\nAfter that you must get the Duck Taco which is wrapped with a scallion pancake. Holy crap! This taco is too legit. Amazing flavor with really good contrast in texture of the scallion panckake and the tenderness of the duck. \n\nDon't forget about the Empanadas!\n\nThe whole menu is great and I'm excited to see what they'll have next to surprise us with. \n\nStaff was super friendly and the food came out in no time. \n\nI suggest going before or after lunch time to avoid the inevitable long line out the door."
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"Even before eating here, I was basically in love. Local food and a great old building right in the heart of downtown? Awesome. The setup inside is great. High ceilings, local alder wood used for the tables, brick with lots of natural light. \nThe wait staff are super friendly, and they've even got a bacon-infused vodka. Word!\nMushrooms with polenta cake, and onion rings with a chipotle sauce for an appetizer. Excellent on both counts! A local Snake River Voignier was a nice touch too. \nFor lunch I split a steak sandwich and a 'grown up' grilled cheese. Flavor was great and presentation also excellent. This place will certainly be on my lunch list for clients!\nHighly recommend. Tip Michelle the bartender, as she is a rockstar!",
"What used to be Shaker's Saloon, City Grill, and Bad Irish is now FORK, a restaurant with twists on old classics and an emphasis on \"farm-to-fork\" food. Everything on the menu is either from the area, or at least the Northwest. I hear the owner's brother owns all the Flatbreads. \n\nWe had an okay experience there last night, and want to go back when they have time to work the bugs out! For the first weekend being open, we liked it enough to go back and try a few different items on the menu. \n\nWhat we liked...\n-The Decor: I love a clean, modern looking restaurant with nice bathrooms, granite, hardwood and low lighting. They hit a home run with being simple but streamlined, and not being too over the top.\n- The Bar: rounded and inviting, it's the first thing you see when you walk in. I can see myself starting and/or ending an evening there.\n- The Menu and Prices: comfort food with upgraded ingredients and nice spin-offs of classics. Transparent with their sources, it is an engaging menu that makes you want to read it from cover to cover so you don't miss anything. I found it odd that the burgers and sandwiches were on the back page though. They probably could have worked on the layout a bit more. Prices are extremely reasonable. \n- The Well Vodka: It's a local potato vodka from Marsing - very cool! (my vodka/soda was only $5.25 too. Surprising for a drink using something other than Kamchaka or Smirnoff)\n- The Concept/Name: it's becoming more and more popular for restaurants to source local food and I hope this works out for them. Will be good competition for Bittercreek and Red Feather\n- The Location: You can't go wrong on 8th street!\n\nWhat we didn't care for...\n\n- The Food: sub-par unfortunately! I ordered the Grown Up Grilled Cheese and it came out with toasted Wonder White bread (definitely not Zeppole bread like it says on the menu) with an overabundance of ham, grilled onions and tomato spread and literally, not a hint of cheese. When I inspected further, I did see cheese but I couldn't tell what kind it was, nor would I have named that sandwich a Grown Up Grilled Cheese! It was a Ham and Cheese on White bread without the Cheese. Also, they had run out of bread for Brit's smoked chicken sandwich, and the chicken was dry. It was supposed to be brioche bread, and they substituted a smaller slider-like size of wheat bread instead. \n- The fries (house cut with rosemary, garlic and parm) were a soggy disaster that had not been blanched whatsoever. The portion was very small too. You've got to have good fries...!\n- The house cut chips - were anything but house cut! They were Lays potato chips that had been refried. Not good.\n- The arrangement of the tables by the bar: albeit a maximizer of space, the set up was squished and cold (too many tables far too close to the door)\n\nOverall, we hope Fork works the kinks out with the food and does well. We will definitely be back again to try a few different food items to give a true review of the restaurant. It's exciting that a new place like this is in Boise! Good Luck Fork!",
"New in Boise and a fantastic addition to 8th Street's restaurant row. Great atmosphere (something previous occupants of space could not master) and an eclectic menu with staples like the bistro burger and original (to Boise) fares like chicken and waffles on Tuesday's. Great wait staff and bar. This will be a hot spot in days. The word will travel fast.",
"Fork has some work to do, but I really want them to prevail!!! I love the concept of farm to fork! I love eating and drinking from locally derived farms, gardens, distillery's and breweries! \nFork also looks awesome! The restaurant really looks, well, like a restaurant. A modern, clean sleek place to eat local food! Much better than a dark dingy frat bar called the Bad Vibish, excuse me, the Bad Irish. \nLike I have said, I like the direction Fork is heading in, they just need some tweaking, and of course, I understand it's the first week. Here is just a little constructive criticism. \n1) The food comes in really small portions. My husband mentioned \"everything must be good, all the plates are going back to the kitchen empty!\". Upon getting my food, the BBQ chicken sandwich, I realized why. It's tiny! Really, it looked more like a \"slider\" portion then dinner. And fries came as the side, even though I ordered chips, but they weren't good, and a tiny portion as well. As someone else described, they were soggy, and I would like to add weak and rubbery. \n2) The drinks. They were underwhelming and took forever to get. \n3) It took forever to get our food! We didn't even get our teeny tiny $5.00 fry appetizer until the main course came out. Bummer. I left hungry. \nI think Fork will make it. They just need to upgrade the quantity and quality of their prepared food and watch the prices. They knew before they opened the restaurant door's that they were going to be in direct competition with Red Feather and Bittercreek. In fact, they use a lot of the same resources. But upon eating at Fork tonight, I think Red Feather and Bittercreek are far more advanced in their food and drink preparation as well as getting more food for your money. I expect to see a lot of reviews in the future comparing these three restaurants. Fork is up against one of the best locally derived food and beverage establishments around! They need to constantly be comparing themselves too, IE: price vs quantity vs quality. \nGood luck Fork, I am most definitely not writing you off, but I will most likely be back after the kinks are out.",
"Fork is already a major hit in a location not known for successful eateries. The main attraction is the atmosphere. Previously, the acoustics from all the marble (this is an old bank building) were abominable. They have redesigned and redecorated to make it possible to hear. \n\nThe emphasis is on a trendy sort of urban/rustic decor with wood and brick, large windows that admit lots of sun, and overall a welcoming, almost cozy feel. This place could be in Sun Valley. \n\nThe food is upscale and well prepared. My 7-ounce fillet was outstanding and grilled to a perfect medium-rare. It came atop a potato pancake and grilled, marinated onion. Nothing ordinary about it. The price - $22 - is very competitive. They also featured a 12 ounce New York steak or 16 ounce prime rib (on weekends only). There is salmon, portobello mushrooms, and lamb. Fork caters to a stylish steakhouse crowd who also enjoy just munching down on beer and appetizers. \n\nFork features a full bar (with one obligatory and relatively silent sports TV) and a judicious selection of wines by the glass as well as a substantial number of wines by the bottle. These include some very high-end items like Leonetti Merlot and Domaine Telegraph \"Le Crau\" Chateauneuf-du-Pape, which, alas, is stored standing up. These two cost $125- $145 each - about double the ordinary retail price. The Basel Cellars Claret, however, was a luscious accompaniment to my steak. It's a Washington meritage with a solid core of cassis flavors and at just over $10 a glass, reasonably priced by today's standards. \n\nMy Caesar salad departed from the usual with its smoky-flavored dressing and the red peppers added to it. You can get anchovies too. With a martini, it was terrific. You have your own pepper grinder so that silly ritual is dispensed with. \n\nFor dessert, there is a butter cake (a la mode) that lives up to its name. At $8.50, it's very good and too much for one person to eat comfortably. (They have other things too.) Don't forget the coffee. It's $3 but you get a a free refill. They make each cup fresh and it's good.\n\nI have been very impressed with the service. Every time I have eaten there, servers and the manager have stopped by quickly and made a point of checking with me and calling me by name. They are exceedingly eager to please and very helpful. If effort means anything, Fork should do very well.",
"Stopped by this place when I was visiting my family in Boise. Seemed like the kind of place that'd be in Seattle. In fact, I enjoyed it so much, I wish I could have put it in my pocket and brought it back to Washington with me. This will be my first destination on every trip to Boise from now on. I hope they do well. We sat at the bar and had no problem getting just the right amount of attention from the knowledgeable staff. The cocktails were well balanced and delicious. The menu had a great selection, and I can't wait to try EVERYTHING on it!",
"Pretty good food and the price is reasonable! The atmosphere is a little more casual than some of the other down town restaurants which I like a lot. The Bloody Mary is TO DIE FOR! Literally... bacon flavored pickles, um yes! \n\nAll ingredients are from local vendors and the menu has a lot to chose from and very unique dishes. I am a fan and will be back plenty of times!\n\nI had their corn chowder and it was full of flavor and satisfying. I also had a salad which was okay... the hazelnuts in it was different. Very light salad which will be perfect for warmer weather. \n\nI have already introduced this place to friends and will recommend that anyone try it!\n:)",
"Reader's Digest version: 5 stars on our second experience. Great wine, food, app, dessert... Awesome. Go forth and mange my friends! \n\nNew York Times version: We gave Fork another try last night and we were not only pleasantly surprised, but we found a craveable dish or two we will be having dreams about until the next time we consume them! Before I go into all that, I have to mention an observation about the owners - first class. Boise needed a restaurant like Fork with owners to match the elegance and concept. I was listening to an interview with Cameron (owner) on the FCO endeavor and he mentions creating dishes that are beautiful and delicious, THEN working out the food costs. This mantra is visible at Fork, just like FCO. It's key. As my husband always says, \"you cannot save your way into profitability as a restaurant, you have to earn it with innovation and an emphasis on quality.\"\n\nOn to the food...\n- I never use the acronym OMFG, but OMFG. Try the Mushroom Ragout Panfry. Chantrelle, crimini, and portobello mushrooms in a savory juice with a truffle oil sit on top of a polenta cake held together by a bit of cheese and love. It's so damn good. For $7.95, this is one example of Fork's attention to detail and emphasis on quality vs. cost. Market price of truffle oil alone is $4+ per ounce!! \n\n- I had to order the Grown Up Grilled Cheese again for good measure and it was a night and day difference. Obviously they worked the bug out of this one. Perfect amount of Ballard white cheddar against a pillow of sweet and mapley ham, complimented by the tomato purée and the warm, crusty Zeppole bread I love so much... Yes. This was comfort food to the max with just enough of a grown up feel to make me put my pinky up with my glass of Malbec.\n\n- Tay decided on the pork chop since it is a hard dish to get right for many restaurants and home chefs alike. This alone got 5 stars for the juiciness, the flavor and the preparation. We substituted the fingerling potatoes for the panko crusted potato cake and I think Fork should do these as an appetizer with a few different dips! Delish. \n\n- The fries were hot and more consistent too... No sogginess around here at all. They probably got double fried though because they were a little tough, but that is a very easy fix and requires only a minute lesson on what happens to fries when they get fried twice with the cooks. \n\n- Lastly, the Fork's Signature House Made Butter Cake with vanilla ice cream. I saw someone's review on it being soggy and it was anything but that. The best word I can use to describe is spongy. I read that it was a tried and true recipe, hopefully a family recipe passed down! A great end to a great meal. \n\nEveryone needs to go love on this new business... A wonderful fit for Boise. (Also...Ask for Abby as your server - cute, knowledgeable, and had great suggestions. Every diner's dream! )",
"Most incredible restaurant I've eaten at, not exaggerating. Ordered the BAM Sammy, incredible mix of ingredients on the bun, loved every bite and will for sure order it next time. Had the Warm Butter Cake for dessert because I had heard it was great and it was! Loved every bite of that as well.\nLoved the atmosphere and great service and waitress. Can't wait to go back! Favorite place to eat in Boise!",
"First off, if Yelp would allow it I would have given it 3.5 stars but in the absence of that I had to go with 3 after my first visit last night...hopeful for a 4 after my next visit.\n\nThe pros included great atmosphere, good menu, good drinks.\n\nThe cons were execution on some of the dishes and service which had some bumps.\n\nAs for the pros, the menu really has a lot of things which appealed to me and overall the three main dishes we had at the table were good (and with some improvements noted below could have been great). As for atmosphere, very lively and you have to love a Boise restaurant where people are actually being seated at 9 pm! Drinks were well done and a great beer and wine list.\n\nOn the cons, they were relatively small and easily fixed which I why I'm very hopeful for the long-term success of this restaurant. When your appetizers come before your drinks, that's generally not a good thing. As for the food itself, the chowder was good but lukewarm and too think. The salmon dish had good flavor and while the salmon itself was piping hot the noodles underneath were barely warm. The steaks ordered were great, but again issues with the sides...overly dry potato cake stood out.\n\nOverall, it was a good experience and a welcome addition to the downtown restaurant scene...hopefully the things which I noted as cons will be worked out by my next visit."
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"I LOVE this place!! Their pizza is excellent and their lunch specials are a great deal! My favorite thing here is the meat calzone. It is the best calzone I've ever had, although it needs to come with more marinara sauce on the side. Everyone here is nice and friendly and the place is very clean.",
"We love their pizza! Where else can you get a tuscan mushroom pizza with carmelized onions, gourmet cheeses and white truffle oil on whole wheat dough? It really is the best pizza in Reno. There are so many different varieties and they are one of the few pizza places that actually post all their nutritional info on the web.",
"this was the only place open on labour day so it was my only choice, and after 5km walking i was pretty hungry.\nthe food is very good, excellent ingredients, lots of choice, even for me as a vegetarian, and the service in the establishment was decent.\ni think i'd go back if i lived in the area",
"The pizza here is the best in town. Light and fresh, delicious. The staff are always friendly and helpful. And ZPizza has great specials and a happy hour. What could be better?",
"After reading the reviews, I was waiting for something great! Not so great, not in my book. Granted, everyone's idea of good pizza is totally different. In this town, finding good pizza is a chore. \n\nWhen we walked in, it was quaint, but noticed that a lot of restaurant equipment was out in view along the walls on shelves. Of course it was placed neatly, but it is something I was not expecting. Personally, it doesn't bother me one way or the other. Service was friendly enough. We decided on a good general pizza. I figure if they know how to make this, they know how to make pizza. \nIt wasn't cheap, but about regular price for an extra large pizza. About $20.\nWe also ordered a California Salad. Everything on it was fresh... except the tomatoes. They were anything but fresh. Cut thin, the pieces were very flimsy, not crisp and they had captured the taste of cucumbers. Not a good thing, not at $8\n\nOkay, no biggy. So, I waited for the pizza. It arrived. Pizza that I like, has a decent amount of sauce, light cheese and the crust needs to be able to stand when you pick up a piece. \nThe first thing I noticed is it's limp. The amount of cheese was good but there was very little sauce.\n\nAside from the food, the interior of the restaurant was cool. When it's 20 something outside, I was hoping to warm up. But, even that too, I can forgive since heat isn't cheap. And, with large windows, it's hard to keep that place warm.\n\nWhat I didn't like was the owner of the business not knowing what a large salad looked liked compared to a small salad. \nAlso, having difficulty in using the register. \nI understand that if you own a business, you do not have to be the one operating it. But, if you're going to operate as the manager, you should know how to do each job. Just in case, a worker doesn't show up.\n\nMy review is being based on the quality of service, salad with poor tomatoes and temperature of the restaurant. Not the friendliness of the service or the pizza.\n\nMy suggestions for the boss man. All ingredients must be fresh. If you can't sell enough for the tomatoes to be fresh, do not offer the salad anymore. Or, just say, you're out of salads. At the very least, let the patrons know that the tomatoes are not fresh ahead of time. At $8.00 I was disappointed.\nAlso, whoever operates the register, get familiar with it. Make fake sales during slow times, read the manual on how to operate the POS.\nAnd, finally, know the product you're selling. It doesn't look good, as the owner, to ask an employee if the salad dish you just grabbed is the large or small.\nAs far as the pizza goes, it's just not my style. Nothing wrong with it, just didn't care for it. But, hey, that's why Baskin Robbins has 31 flavors.\n\nI will try ZPizza one more time and order the Rustica pizza. It looks good and I'm curious.",
"We went there today because they offer Gluten Free pizza. I got the ham and pineapple on regular crust and hubby and son got the gluten free zbbq. Hubby rates the GF pizza 8-9 out of 10. Anyone who is gluten free knows that its hard to find good food. My son (who is 2) ate half of a ten inch pizza, it was a great treat that he could eat pizza and not get sick! No sign of cross contamination either... \n\nYes, there is equipment out in the open.. but I dont care. The food was good, the service was excellent and the price is just about the same as you would at any pizza place (except the 5 dollar pizza joints) We will be back!!! Two 10 inch pizzas (one gluten free one not) was $20 with drinks. You cant even get fast food that cheap. \n(Plus is right next to TCBY!)",
"Great pizza, trendy atmosphere, pleasant staff. Also have a large selection of gluten-free pizzas that are remarkably good. The Greek is my favorite!",
"The pizza is okay but the sandwiches are AMAZING, the pollo sandwich is huge, delicious, and extremely healthy. Check out their nutrition info and be shocked that something that good can taste this good.",
"We've tried ZPizza 3 times in the last 7 months, and so far so good!",
"A delicious vegan find! We tried the arugula salad and greek salad sans cheese then finished with the rustica Mediterranean pizza with dairy-free cheese. Fresh & high-quality ingredients as well as great service. Thanks zpizza for offering yummy vegan fare!"
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"I'm breaking my rule about reviewing a place after just one visit. After good buzz during Welcome Diner's soft opening I sweet talked my husband and Mark A into waiting outside to be there opening day at 5. I didn't know much about the Phoenix locations, but with three of us eating we got three starters and three entrees last night and finished with dessert. The perk of the experience was meeting Corey, Wayne and Michael who are managers and Michael the head chef; all three answered a barrage of questions from three hard core foodies.\nTo start Corey said the grits was the thing to try; so we ordered Pima Grits, mac n cheese ( with andouline) and boudin chile relleno starter.All three were winners! The egg battered chile relleno came with red tepary beans; which turned out way more delicious that I could have guessed. The rotation between our server and chatting with all the managers made for a cool experience. I ordered a hurricane and later a sazerac and both were wonderful. \nRound one: grits toped with sunny egg, roasted okra n green chili compote topping.\nNext round was our meals which between the three of us was double fried chicken, wood smoked trout and creole jambalaya. Again all three were really very memorable and pure. The chicken was bone- in and tempura battered with buttery mashed potatoes, and biscuit n neck gravy. I just had a bite of each element but each was rich and hearty as a southern dish should be. The creole jambalaya was my husbands and it isn't made traditionally but grilled on the flat top, so there are crispy bits in the dish which was savory bursts to the dish; came with toast which we didn't eat. Lastly I ordered the trout which is a river trout , wood smoked with garlic and creosote infused; finished with a salsa verde. I loved my dish, which was served with a grilled Indian flat bread which was good but after starters I had no room for. I would absolutely order this again, it was fresh and bright fish without the garlic or lime overpowering the fish. The salsa verde which dressed with dish really complemented the trout.\nRound two: each one of us like our own dish best.\nLastly we were stuffed but did try a dessert of beignets. Basically they were three round doughnuts served with orange blossom honey(?) and powdered sugar; cakey without being greasy. So served like a sopapilla but more a cake doughnut then my preference of a Cafe de Monde airy beignet. There were two other desserts I'll want to try next time; red tepiary tart and their lemon chess pie.\nThe restroom situation; were two stalls in the ladies room and per Mark A two stalls ( no urinal) in the men's room nor a handicap stall. I forgot to check if the ladies restroom had a changing diaper station but I thought the ladies had a larger handicap stall. \nOverall Welcome Diner was awesome; all the starters and entrees were a hit. Can't wait to try their other items. The interior was a bright blue, white and aqua colors with a retro feel, the exterior with fun neon accents. The entire dining experience absolutely made me feel WELCOME in every way.",
"I got Twice Fried Chicken (Which comes with Potatoes, Biscuit, and some Garnish), a side of Brussels Sprouts, a Hurricane, and Grapefruit Soda. Total bill was 34 dollars, or so.\n\nThere's very much a hipster vibe, with the New-Looking-Old ambiance which is taking over. The menu is mindful of Vegetarians/Vegans but plenty of options abound for those who still remember what their canines and incisors are built for. I got there right for dinner, which was pretty busy. By the time I finished my meal there were no tables at all and I had to get out as soon as I was done so another gentleman could take my seat. Note that management nor the patron asked me to leave, I just felt bad. \n\nThe food quality is excellent, but understand that this is what a hipster thinks a diner is, with local ingredients, and a mindfulness towards food allergies. This is not a traditional, old school dumpster diner. Go as long as you understand that and you'll be quite happy with the results, I know I was.",
"The service was good but.....most of the food had a lot to be desired. I had the Pima grits with shrimp, two shrimp to be exact, I guess I should have educated myself on \"Pima Grits\" as they were not the creamy, hominy grits I grew up on but a very corse, flavorless grit, with a spoonful of green chiles on the side. The dish would have been much better with just good, hominy grits. My two friends had the steak which was tough as was the pork chop my other friend had. The \"hoe cakes\" that came with the pork chop were not cooked. None of us are big salt users but everything that we ate needed salt. Also, we ordered mashed potatoes with gravy on the side....the potatoes were sweet. We even asked a server why the potatoes were sweet and he said \"sweet\"? We said yes, try them, he did, walked off, came back and took another spoonful. A minute later a manager or someone came back and tried to convince us it was a Yukon gold potato and just naturally sweet. Well all three of us have eaten a lot of Yukon gold potatoes in our lives and never have they tasted like these. We came to the conclusion someone used sugar instead of salt to season them....like I said before everything needed salt so maybe they just didn't have salt there and went for sugar. We really wanted to like the Diner but nothing was memorable...the Mac and Cheese was good but, you guessed it, needed salt. Maybe it will improve with time....",
"The restoration of the diner is excellent and by a local firm. Good job. The big problem they have at this new hip restaurant is the menu. It is all over the place and not very inspiring. \n\nFried chicken. Well that could be good but there was no indication that it was free range and no indication of the bater used or anyway to distinguish it from \"Church's\" or \"KFC.\" Then we have biscuits and gravy. The biscuits were dry and bland. Scones without sugar. And the \"gravy\" was luke warm and congealed. A very unpleasant experience.\n\nThe trouble with this lumbersexual food is that in a town like \nTucson you are very close to the real thing. It is not soft focused nostalgia here. \n\nThe rest of the menu consists of similar oddities, like trout and a $28 steak. It all seems like bar food to help absorb the booze.\n\nSo dump the menu and start again. You have a great space with a lot of potential. You could do well here with a reasonably priced serious menu.",
"Clearly, people that only have written 1 review in their lifetime or barely a few don't know what they are talking about. If you can't write a proper review that's more than a couple sentences, don't bother posting, you're not worth the 5 second read.\n\nThat said. This place is FANTASTIC! \n\nI'm not a clam fan and they were so good I licked the bowl clean. Highly recommend the \"steamed clams in lemongrass broth\". You just might order a second helping. Dip the hand fired bread in the broth, it's a must. The clams paired nicely with the \"sleepy little river town\" cocktail, delicious drinks all around and a great selection for all you picky drinkers. I also recommend the \"Del Bac Date\" or \"Guero Abuelo\" for you hardcore drinkers and \"The Cup\" for you fu fu drinkers.\n\n\"Grilled romaine and corn salad\" it's like a succulent steak but with a chunk of fresh romaine love.\n\n\"Pima Grits\" from romona farms, milled right when the restaurant orders what they need for the week, grits are not my thing but paired with green chili and okra made them grab that flavor I was looking for.\n\n\"Cured Sardines & toast\" High quality imported sardines, fresh radish and radish greens with local goat Brie cheese to combine delicious bites that will get those tastebuds wanting more, nough said. \n\n\"Boudin Chili Relleno\" traditional batter pork liver, pork shoulder and rice topped with hot pimento cheese sauce on a bed of tepary beans served with ranchero sauce. So yummy\n\n\"Pan Seared Steak\" cooked with perfection, juicy, melts in your mouth, loved it.\n\n\"Vegetable Cassoulet\" house smoked pumpkin in this dish. a veggie dish delight you dream of. Full of flavor you can't stop eating it.\n\n\"Bone in Pork Chop\" a bit fatty, could be trimmed a little better. But when you get to the meat love, it's super tasty and we liked the fat even though it was a little much. It's yummy pork butter nonetheless. From the constructive criticism we gave the head chef, he says they get it farmed raised and need to butcher it themselves. \n\n\"Mashed potatoes with spine gravy\" I can't believe how good the gravy is, paired with the mashed potatoes from heaven above.\n\nGreat menu items! Definitely expanded upon the Phoenix Welcome Diner that evolved into one of the best spots in downtown Phoenix! I love the atmosphere here at this place in Tucson, they did a great job remodeling and making it there own. Great job on the vibe and all the love they put into the food. all the people that work here are prompt and very happy to be here, nice and friendly with the comfort of telling them how you feel about the food even if it's negative. They make it right and absorb all the criticism they can get. They like it when your vocal and honest about it. Everyone wants you to leave this place happy and wanting to come back.\n\nYes the place is a bit pricey, but worth every penny I dropped on it. Yes the food could come out a little slower then normal but it's a super busy place and that says a lot, worth the wait imo. Sit back, relax and enjoy yourself. It's a new place and they already are killin it! Can't say that about many places. I could eat here every day. Local purveyors supply this place with the freshest food and dining ware down to the plates they serve your food with. I could go on and on... I will be back! Again and again",
"Went on a Saturday night with several friends. It was very full, but we still had very good service and the server checked in frequently and was friendly. The restored diner looks fantastic and I'm excited for the soon to open patio in the back! \n\nFirst, the good stuff: The beer selection was quite good according to the beer fans in our group. I tried several of the cocktails and the I will absolutely be back to try them again! The ingredients were interesting (inventive, but not outlandish) and worked together beautifully. I was in the mood for a sweet drink to begin with and the Cricket hit the spot with a hint of mint and cream. We also tried the Kentucky Thoroughbred, which was awesomely refreshing with lemon and basil mixed with bourbon. A few drinks later, I ended with All Good Things (coffee and vodka with bitters) and it was the perfect closing cocktail! Our table shared the beignets and the sophisticated lemon chas pie. Both were delicious and satisfying. I especially liked the nut compote and the sweet/sour blackberry drizzle that worked really well with the lemon flavors. Yummy!\n\nThe dinner menu was hit and miss. I did like the diverse menu. We had several of the fried chicken biscuits (let me just note that fried chicken biscuits are a brilliant snack paired with Saturday night drinks). The chicken itself was quite good and there was a good amount of breading. The toppings were tasty and the little side of watermelon with mint (?) was a really nice touch. But those biscuits! Those biscuits were so dry and bland! Those poor things really need a make-over ASAP, please! One person in our party ordered the pork chop, which was cooked nicely and had great flavors, but the creamed kale that it was served over was not quite good and the hoe-cake that it came with was just \"meh\". Another person with us ordered the chiles rellenos, which would have been great, but the chewy skin had not been removed from the chile (come on guys, this is Arizona, you need to know how to make a chile relleno!!!). \n\nThe ambiance and service were great and I will definitely be back for the fantastic drinks and scrumptious desserts. With some menu tweaks, this place would be flat-out awesome instead of just pretty cool.",
"It was late Friday night (around 10pm) when my friends and I drove by this place. \"Was there always a diner there? Why is it so cute?\" We questioned ourselves as we decided to check it out. \n\nWe were quickly given a booth. Nice blue smooth seats. Clean tables. Water poured into sparkling glass. Our waitress, attentive. With the 60s ambience and feel, we were already impressed. \n\nMenu pulled out. HOLY SHIT. 6 dollars for a macaroni and cheese with no topping? Ugh whatever, this place better be good. The four of us ordered the Mac and cheese, the basic burgers with fries, the jambalaya, and jackfruit sandwich. \n\nTurns out, my friends said the Mac and cheese and the burger was good. According to them the Mac and cheese was one of the best she's had and it's worth the 6 dollars. The burger was better than shake shack's and fries were pretty tasty. Would they be returning? Yes. \n\nMy orders however was not that great. The jambalaya wasn't the soupy version that I was used to. Came out kinda burnt but I think that's the style that they went for. Too salty. No Cajun flavoring. Lacked flavoring actually except the salt. Way to salty. The jackfruit sandwich was just... Sour. Kinda like a pickle sandwich but a bit sweeter. \n\nOverall. Service is a 4-4.5 \nPrices-3. Kinda too expensive for the quantity and quality was just Eh. \nFood. That's debatable. With the two good foods and two bad food, I'd average it to a 3. \n\nSelf note- get the Mac and cheese or burger or Sometjing not the jambalaya or sandwich. Bleghhhh.",
"This place is awesome... great happy hour prices, friendly service and delicious food. \n\nAnyone who gives this place less than 5 stars is delusional.",
"Trendy and fun atmosphere that's a bit too loud however! \n\nFood was okay / needed some adjustments! Portions way too small!!\n\nHad the fries with gravy and cheese as app, the gravy was to thick and cheese to thick making this had to eat when everything sticks together \n\nMy wife had the jambalaya said is was just okay she would not order it again \n\nI had the honeybee chicken sandwich that was good but very small and did not come with anything on the side. ($ 10.00 ) served on a large plate which makes it appear even smaller and makes a terrible presentation!\n\nMy son had the burger $13.00 that was okay comes with fries, which since we were getting fries as an app, he asked for options other then fries he was offered mashed potatoes, just to find out they up-charged us 3.00 on our bill with telling us up front!! Not cool!!\n\nOther than all this I kinda like the place but needs improvements big time!\nPeace",
"This place is definitely an improvement on the old outdated diner that used to be here.\n\nIt has a modern/sophisticated diner look, everything bright and clean instead of outdated and worn down.\n\nSuper busy and yet my food arrived in a timely fashion, the waitress and one of the managers had time to make friendly small talk with me.\n\nThe meal was way better than I expected. I got their specialty cocktail: the cup, always summer and it was delicious. Spicy ginger and sweet liquor. I had mac n cheese with the andouille sausage, it was good but the sausage flavor was a little bit lost. Then I finished with Koko, a chicken biscuit sandwich. It was amazing!! The biscuit was the best I ever had with a faint butter taste, warm and soft but with density. The chicken was fried but not greasy or dry.\n\nI am very excited to see what they do and to go back."
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"Kanella has been one of my favorite restaurants for a while. I naturally went into their new locations with high expectations. Almost always I'm let down but I must admit the new Kanella out performed the previous location on all dimensions. \n\nThe ambiance, space, service and most of all food blew me away. I'm am truly happy that they not only preserved this gem but improved upon it. \n\nWell done Kanella. I will be back often.",
"Delicious. Mouthwatering. You won't find these dishes anywhere else. If you want a treat for your palate, eat here. While Chef is still ironing out the kinks in this new incarnation of the much beloved Kanella which used to be on 10th and Spruce, the food is better than ever. The restaurant itself is beautiful, and the open kitchen is a treat. I had the trout with lobster; my husband had the pork shoulder. Both were sensational. We loved every morsel of food we ate tonight, and will be back again soon! Don't deny yourself the pleasure.",
"I wish Kanella was still open....Adding lame craft cocktails and techno music to the food/ vibe of what Kanella used to be makes it something else entirely. The food also lacks the assertive punch and creativity it used to have. Bummer.",
"I went here to celebrate with my family who was visiting from out of town and we decided to try this restaurant, as it recently opened in our neighborhood. I had never been to their other location, but had heard some great things. \n\nWe had a few appetizers including hummus and the flatbread. I can't have hummus, but those with me said it was some of the best they have had. The flatbread with ground lamb and beets was incredible! \n\nWe had one problem with one of our main dishes. We explained the problem to the waiter and a man who I am guessing is an owner. He came over, talked it over with us, offered something else, did not charge us, tasted the dish we were not thrilled with, and agreed. He apologized to us (am I still in Philly?!), and even brought us a free dessert. This is some of the best costumer service that I have ever had here, and the food was spectacular. I will DEFINITELY be back. So far I have tasted their village salad, the flatbread, and the pork shoulder and I am going to have a hard time ordering anything else because they were so delicious!",
"Absolutely revamped, has a giant bar + chef's bar at the kitchen. I tried the octopus, Greek tortellini and trout with lobster -- all very delicious, cooked to perfection. I recommend everyone of those dishes.",
"The flavors. YUM! As always, Kanella makes me want to lick the plate (more bread, please!). The new location doesn't lose any of the amazing dishes that keep me coming back to Kanella again & again. However, I do miss the cozy comfort of the old location... and the BYO aspect... and I feel pretty confident that all of the dishes increased by $1 or $2. Not a reason to stop going, but it is now more of a fancy occasion spot. Beautiful, modern, spacious and wonderful. But a bit different than the charm it once had.",
"Waited 45 minutes for a table when we had an 815 reservation (were seated at 9). Then we're not compensated for a thing as well as me being charged $22 for a shot of glenlevet (because they had no normal glenlevet and the bartender decided not to mention it was $22 a shot)...the old Kanella was much better and will not be coming here again anytime soon.",
"Dinner was amazing. Highlights include lamb dumplings, sardines and tomato salad, octopus, and the branzino. Service was friendly, too.",
"I was very excited to visit Kanella since I live in the neighborhood. There was a lot of high talks about Kanella and I left being impressed. The restaurant is beautiful. Beautiful bar and dining room. The service was superb. Our waiter George was very knowledgable about the food/specials and wines/cocktails. Even the chef owner came out to greet us and welcomed us. I started off with the manti dumplings and then I had the whole fish and it was perfectly cooked. George even deboned the fish for me and it had no bones! It went really well with the lemon oil that they provided. Cannot wait to come back and experience more of what Kanella has to offer!",
"Let me start by saying I never go to a restaurant within the first six months of its opening. I like to wait until the restaurant is firing on all cylinders and has their act together. Kanella doesn't need six months to work out the bugs, because it is amazing already. The service was flawless and the food was incredible. \nEach dish that came out was unique in both flavor and presentation, and utterly delicious! We had the octopus, the meatballs, the dumplings, the eggplant salad followed by trout, rabbit, and pork shoulder. Everything was cooked to perfection and so exoticly flavorful. The four of us are pretty serious foodies, and we found ourselves constantly asking each other \"what is that flavor? or \"what is that combination of spices?\"\n\nThe desserts were outstanding as well!\n\nAll in all, I would say run, don't walk to Kanella...because as soon as it gets reviewed it, will be very hard to get a table."
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"This place is really, really easy to forget. The only thing it has going for it is that it has a pretty choice jukebox. Well, I'm partial to jukeboxes with Dinosaur Jr. on them.\r\n\r\nBut, in other news, I've recently heard that this place has opened themselves up to having live local and national acts on the second floor courtesy of r5. I think the only reason that Sean wants to have shows there is so that the cash cow keeps getting bigger and he doesn't know where else to stick those bands that the local \"tastemakers\" haven't read about yet.\r\n\r\nBut no, I'm not bitter...",
"Johnny Brenda's featuring new and improved LIVE ENTERTAINMENT?\n\nBah, the only \"Live Entertainment\" you need in this 'hood is right across the street at Club Ozz.",
"Now that I've lived in California for over a year, Johnny Brenda's is the only bar in Philly I still miss. Yes, it is often crowded, noisy, smoky, and overly filled with people wearing trucker hats, but this is a FEATURE rather than a flaw, I say.\n\nThe flank steak sandwich is delicious, as are their shoestring fries. And the Abbey Dubbel is possibly the best beer in the world.\n\nEDIT: On further reflection, it is the single best beer in the history of ever. Do not miss it.",
"Great venue for intimate shows. The food is great, since it's from the same folks who bring you Standard Tap. Far above what you'd get at most other corner bars/music venues.",
"ROCK. JOHNNY BRENDAS. the reviewer below (duocorn) is my beautiful roommate and she brought me to johnny's on wed night to see David Vanderveld and I was very impressed by the atmosphere and the music. From the outside this place looks like nothing. I ride by it on my bike every single day and never realized how sweet it is. The first floor is a regular bar, the second floor is another bar but with a stage for performers, and the third floor is a mezzanine level to look down on the performer. not to mention I'm now in love with David Vanderveld...and his bassist!",
"This place is ok. I haven't gone for a show yet, just happy hour at the bar. The Falafel was good and worth going back for. The crowd is a bunch of hipster kids, but everyone is nice enough. I'd go back to check out a show or get another falafel, but I wouldn't make this place a regular watering hole. My one complaint was that we went during the winter and the place was freezing, after we ate we left to go to another, warmer bar.",
"I must say, I've become quite smitten with Johnny Brenda's. I think the only place where I'm more likely to be found is in my own house. And, ok, maybe my boyfriend's apartment. Maybe.\n\nI've mostly used Johnny Brenda's as a place to have a few beers while checking out a show. The upstairs opened last fall and since then I've seen a good number of shows. I haven't been disappointed by any of them. The space is what I consider to be a perfect size for a show. There isn't a place in front of the stage where you'd have a bad view, and it's a wonderfully intimate setting.\n\nThe beer selection is pretty fabulous (as you would expect from the people who also own Standard Tap), and it's also reasonably priced. Both things I greatly appreciate.\n\nThe bar kind of has multiple personalities. Downstairs has all the hallmarks of a local dive bar: the floors are linoleum, the tabletops are always sticky, and there are even a few neon lights. I love it.\n\nThen you go upstairs where the floors are all hardwood, the bar is well designed with accent lights everywhere, and there's even a partial third floor balcony overlooking the stage. I love upstairs even more.\n\nI also have to give my vote for Best Women's Bathroom to the 2nd floor of Johnny Brenda's. There are more stalls than you could ever need, there are multiple mirrors (including a full length). Also, the lighting, sinks, and fixtures are gorgeous.\n\nNow I just need to get in on some of that brunch. Man, do I love brunch.",
"Damn Johnny Brenda's has been putting on some damn good shows of late. how can you go wrong with anywhere that's backed by the likes of R5 Productions and Flying V Presents? \nAnd talk about variety of music. the last time I went I saw Make A Rising play a set on the floor (not the stage, the floor!). they were a six piece and played all kinds of instruments - bass, clarinet, trumpet, two drums, guitars, piano, and more. then a solo guitarist came on and played a set that was like a 30 minute song. Finally Gang Gang Dance came out to end the evening, and I can't even get into how cool they sounded.\nIt also has a reasonably priced variety of beer. and a sweet ass balcony to chill in. I love it! I still need to set foot into the main bar room though.",
"Came back east for my neice's wedding and stayed at my cousin's friend's place on frankford near girard. Didn't know johnny brenda's from joey coyle's but it always seemed to have cool cats hanging around outside and the neon signs of local breweries didn't hurt either. I was intrigued and the cousin said it was indeed the place to be on girard. We didn't have time while they were there but on my last night while waiting on word from a friend on a place to crash. By the way I am now in love with fishtown.\n The yelp reviews convinced me to go. I had the falafel on the softest pita I have ever had, and the falafel was delicious, not dry or greasy. and the beer! started out with the hand pumped IPA, which was fine but not hoppy enough. then the hand pumped stout, which was outstanding and creamy. then the double IPA, which was hoppy and almost a barley wine taste without being too bitter. prolly the best IPA I've ever had. then the yards extra pale which was great. throw in live music, which there was none of on a Monday night, and it's a 5 star. easygoing, friendly locals. I was accused of whipping out my iPhone as a conversation starter. maybe I did, and maybe I DID! this place would be my second home if I lived in fishtown, which I now want to. maybe I can summer in Philly, lol.",
"This is the only bar in Philly that I go to religiously. Probably because all my friends do and I know everyone who works there. So this is, undoubtedly, a biased review. JB's = my second home. Great beer, excellent food (now with fatter fries!!) and the best damn music in the city. Period."
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"How much longer till it is due to open? I miss having a bar on my corner that I can easily walk to. Also, I never had a harassment problem there. I mean it was a dive bar but as long as I put my foot down I never had an issue.",
"Just back from opening day at Lcal 44 - it was FANTASTC! What a fabulous beer list, you cannot find a better one in the city - or a more fairly priced one. The kitchen brought out some complementary morsels: juicy batter-coated chicken wings, rich tasting potato cakes, hearty Cuban-style sandwiches (I don't think the kitchen is presently using a plancha, the sandwich press that gives the the cubano its caramelized grilled edge, but it was tasty none the less). In any case, while it is too early to judge the kitchen, its early menu complements the great beer list perfectly. The West Philly neighborhood now boasts a terrific bar and in Leigh and Brendan it could not have found more gracious and knowledgeable hosts. Happy New Year indeed.",
"Local 44 has a great beer selection, so, for a beer nerd like myself, it's a gem. They have ~20 beers on tap and a gluten-free beer in a bottle.\n\nThe food is nice and includes vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options (though I cannot speak for their quality). The other night I had a hanger steak sandwich, which was excellent. It was served in a pressed, toasted bun, topped with avocado chunks, cheese, garlic mayo and fried onions, and served with fried sweet plaintain slices. It was delicious. \n\nAs far as service goes, I've been there several times with groups large and small and have never had a problem. In the interest of full disclosure: I live and work in West Philly and rarely go to Local 44 during peak hours.",
"And now for another REAL review of Local 44 to counterbalance some of the fake ones that are still up for whatever reason. I stopped in on it's 3rd night of business and despite the obvious crowd it had me easily impressed. Service was still sporadic due to the fuster cluck of people inside. But it dished out a fantastic assortment of beers (Dark Wheat's, Framboise, and Coffee Porters oh my!) to compensate. It also had a great mix on the juke box that went from Weezer and Dinosaur Jr. to The Kinks and They Might Be Giants, to Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash. And not only was the bathroom clean, it hand a hand dryer that was so powerful that it nearly blew my skin off. This place definitely has it's prospects that made it well worth the wait.\n\nBut the best thing about Local 44 by far was the food. It might just be one of the better bars in Philly to go to for just eating. Even though they didn't offer any variations in Spiciness, the Chicken Wings are ranked among my top 3 in Philly. The hand cut fries were super delish. And they hook up veggie options like a Mushroom Po Boy, Broccoli Croquettes, and a loaded veggie burger. And any meat lover may swoon over the Cuban Sandwich. I know I'm sold!",
"Another happy customer here... I also showed up for the grand opening, but didn't want to write a review until I had had a chance to get a feel for things when it's not a special event. Both times I was tickled pink to be there!\n\nThe decor is amazing. Having stepped inside Kelli Ann's a handful of times, I was shocked at the impressive change. What used to be a dingy beer joint is now clean, attractive, and cozy. Somehow, it looks so much bigger and brighter, even during opening night when the place was PACKED. \n\nThe beer list is fantastic. Seriously at least 15 beers on tap; if you like beer, you will be happy, especially since the beers range in price from only $3 to $6. \n\nThe food is also yummy. On the opening night, I got to try the oyster po boy, and it was a hit. Today I tried the breakfast BLT, which also kept me smiling. The wings looked amazing, so I'm trying those next time...\n\nBut above and beyond all that, the staff- servers and bartenders alike- are some of the most smiley, cheery people I've ever met. It's definitely a place where you can feel like a regular, even if it's your first visit! \n\nAll in all, a success!",
"So far, so good. Local 44 comes highly anticipated which is probably why it has been so incredibly crowded. I don't mind, though. It's great to see so many people from the neighborhood hanging out together. The beer list is incredible - and I'm afraid that the Raison D'Etre brew may become my new raison d'etre. I haven't tried the food yet, but my friend said her BLT was the best ever. And the homemade sweet potato chips looked pretty, well, sweet. I wish there were more places to sit, but for now I'm just so happy it's finally open. Keep it coming, Local 44!",
"Señor Lanky and I have been waiting for Local 44 with baited breath for months, every since Brendan \"Spanky\" Hartranft confirmed the rumor of its West Philly opening one Sunday brunch as we gobbled fried pickles at Memphis Taproom. I immediately signed up for the mailing list, I've checked the website obsessively, I've bike past slowly and looked in the windows. Finally. Finally, Local 44 has opening in my beloved neighborhood, West Philly. A visit was the first thing on my \"To-Do\" list when I returned to Philadelphia after the holidays. \n\nIn my neighborhood - One star. Huge beer list - one star. Veggie Friendly, affordable food - One star. The new neighborhood gathering spot - half a star. And bonus half-star for being such a huge improvement over Kelly Ann's the nasty bar that used to be located in this spot. \n\nI ordered the spinach croquettes and was surprised when they arrived - they were huge, and more closely resembled a latke, if latkes were made of mashed potatoes. The flavor was light, the inner texture creamy and the outer a contrasting extra crispy deep fried. Topped with a rich vegan cream and herb sauce, I gobbled them up. Since Local 44 is just as much about beer as food (if not more) I drank a perfectly crisp Bear Republic XP Pale Ale.\n\nOne of my favorite things about Memphis Taproom, and now Local 44, is their veggie and vegan options. The Oyster (Mushroom) 'Po Boy intrigued me, and I wasn't disappointed. I had forgotten that oyster mushrooms have such a dense, chewy texture and the deep fried breading added even more texture. Tomatoes, cabbage, and some tasty sauce had me hooked. Unfortunately, after devouring the croquettes first, I had to leave most of the huge bread roll and hand-cut fries behind.\n\nBecause everyone from the neighborhood seemed to be coming in that night, we were lucky enough to grab some seats at the bar with friends before it filled, and I enjoyed the Maredsous 6, a Belgian ale, and the Victory Hop Wallop, extra-hoppy on cask while I whiled away a wonderful night. If they would add some fried pickles and a few more veggie sandwiches, I'd be in heaven",
"Local 44 gets a quick two thumbs up from me!\n\nThe food:\nChicken Wings with a not very spicy but interestingly sweet glaze.\nA delicious burger with cheddar, bacon and a fried egg(!).\n\nThe drinks:\nBear Republic XP Pale Ale\nOmmegang Hennepin\nVictory Hop Wallop (cask)\nYards Brawler (cask)\nVictory Prima Pils (a solid finishing beer)\n\nThe place is definitely going to be a road block for a while, what with there not being many other options in West Philly, but if you can come a little off-hours, it is definitely worth a trip! I can't wait to see how the menu and beer list develop over time.",
"It's tough to put down a place that fills you up with good food, great beer, and homey ambiance. Local 44 will be West Philadelphia's new watering hole. And I say this in all respect to a place like Fiume, but imagine their beer selection, only on tap. \nFinally, a good burger has been found out west. And of course, the juke box has and excellent selection. If you want to beat the crowd, hit it up for lunch, you get one on one attention from the bartender and a thorough explanations of the menu.",
"Like Erin G., I had been awaiting the opening of this place for some time, walking past on my way home from work to check out the progress toward the end of december, hoping that one day I would be able to walk 10 minutes and saddle up to a heavenly beer bar.\n\nMy friend Pearce and I went in on Jan. 1st to taste the beer and sample some food and we were not disappointed. Russian River Blind Pig, my favorite IPA at the moment was on tap as well as 19 other intriguing brews. We tried samples of the veggie burger, outfitted with two patties in a very smart move, the corn dog bites which were yummy and some tasty fries. \n\nYesterday I stopped in for an after work drink with my friends Duwayne and Julia and we had Hop Wallop on cask (yeehoo!) and I had an Elysian IPA that was so-so. We tried the tofu tacos which were good except the tofu was a little plain. I told Brendan when he asked me if there was anything I would change about them that I would marinate them (Duwayne had actually suggested it) and Brendan thanked me and said I was the second person who told him that.\n\nAll signs point to success, I would say. One thing I would like to see is some sort of happy hour, $1 off or maybe a redhead happy hour like they have at Memphis. Go readheads! I will certainly be back in to sample more of the menu and help empty more kegs. Hooray!"
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"You ever been on vacation where you walk for so long that you end up SO HUNGRY that you go some place that you know isn't gonna be the best? Well, that's how we ended up at the French Market, but all told it wasn't half bad.\n\nThe place could use a good scrub, but so could 90% of New Orleans. It's also expensive. When I got inside if I hadn't been headed for a coma from low blood sugar I would probably have left. $9.95 for a muffuletta is a bit much.\n\nHowever, the service was superb, the beer was cold, and the muffuletta's were pretty damn good. So all told it ain't perfect, but I've done a heck of a lot worse.",
"I actually love this place. \n\nI have recently begun a love affair with New Orleans. I would drive form Cincinnati to N.O. just for the heck of it. This place is tops on my list each time I go. \n\nI would not go so far as to state this is off the beaten path as it definitely is not, but the food that is offered is very good. I love me some crawfish and this place delivered them up just perfect!\n\nA necessary stop for me each time I visit!",
"I was really disappointed on a recent visit. Our first visit during crawfish season was phenomenal; the boil was the best I have tasted. This last visit in July 2007, of course wasnt during crawfish season & the shrimp salad I got had a LOT to be desired; mostly fresh tasting shrimp. The staff is always very chatty & good, but the quality of the food was missing. I hope to return again during a month ending with 'r' to determine if the crawfish has gone down hill too. Finally, I wish they would give the place a good clean; esp the restrooms.",
"i didn't have very high expectations for this place, but we saw the oysters in the window and that's what we wanted. the place seemed very touristy to me, but again, oyster snacks were the drive for us to go there.\nthey oysters were very good, cold and fresh with a nice and spicy cocktail sauce to accompany. we also tried the calamari, which wasn't very good. someone next to use was eating the jambalaya, and although i didn't like the first one i had, i thought I'd better give the dish another chance. \nthis one wasn't a tomato base, so i thought it would be very different. i must say it was alot better than the one at coop's in my opinion. the rice was a little firmer and the sausage in it was very tasty. i reminded me alot of a poor man's paella, without the saffron. we tried the fried crabs, but i was having a hard time getting past all the weird brain looking stuff inside, so i won't comment on that one. we also had the shrimp/oyster combo plate. it was a basic fried seafood plate, nothing to write home about, good, but nothing amazing. \nalthough this place was better than i thought, it is touristy. so you can expect to pay too much. the one that was great about this place was the upstairs balcony seating! very nice to just chill and people watch on Decatur street!",
"Best Crawfish prices in the French Quarter- it's very tough to get anything else here that is not fried though. The kitchen was nice enough to blacken a catfish for me for my po' boy, it was after Mardi Gras so they weren't so slammed- served on fresh french bread, flakey and soft on the inside, with a creamy remoulade and tomatoes and lettuce- this was a great, fast, inexpensive dinner for two for under $30, including beers. Good back up plan-",
"After walking around French Quarter all morning, we decide to eat brunch/lunch. The atmosphere of this place was nice with it having two stories with a balcony. Because of the hot weather we chose to sit indoors. The menu wasn't that great. Nothing stood out so we just decided on the most simple entree. Baked oysters, Shrimp pasta and a side of sweet potato fries. But guess what, they are out of Shrimp pasta! Who runs out of that at 11am? So we decided to get the seafood creole platter or something like that. This is what I have to say about the food....Oysters=salty, Seafood platter=bland, Sweet potato fried=cold and soggy. I was very disappointed in the food. I definitely would not go back.",
"this place wasn't bad, but i wouldn't go again. i tried the fried alligator, the ponchatain (not sure of the spelling) snapper, some risotto that had a blend of gumbo, and of course the gumbo and jambalaya and red beans and rice. Also the muffeleta (i think that's how its spelled) which was a huge sandwich (enough for two, and I can EAT!). All in all, it was ok, but it's not a place you have to try. The owner was very nice though (southern hospitality i guess is what they call it).",
"So I was out with the Georgians again on Night Four in New Orleans. We wandered around, got lost, were searching for a restaurant that ended up being closed, one wouldn't take plastic, so this was the \"okay, this looks nice enough\" place to eat.\n\nWe thought it was nice inside with the exception of the blaring tvs everywhere. When offered the upper floor seating, we thought it was a good idea. Except when we got upstairs, there was a big sign saying the upstairs was closed!! A woman and her kids gave us a look then finally got up to tell us that the man downstairs should have known not to send us upstairs. Hmm.\n\nWell, we were getting hungry, so we went downstairs again and once the guy came out of the kitchen, he kindly found us a table that was rickety. It doesn't get much better.\n\nOkay, I must admit my shrimp etoufee was okay but it seemed to be a lot like the shrimp creole I had on my first night. Hmm.\n\nI looked over at my fellow diner's shrimp po'boy and it looked a lot of very deeply fried shrimp on a crusty bun. Maybe I'm not the po'boy type, but I have a feeling they could be more appetizing?\n\nThe bonus for one of my mates was that when he ordered a beer he qualified for a free glass, which they wrapped up neatly and gave to him at the end of the meal.\n\nNot going back, I'm afraid. I can get free cups elsewhere.",
"NOTE: This review is for the Happy Hour menu only.\n************************************************************\nDay Three of Eating Our Way Through the Big Easy:\nBF et Moi are quick to notice that the increase in our girths is proportional to the desperation in our efforts to find a meal that is not as huge/heavy/creamy/rich as the foods we've ingested over the past 48 hrs. To quote the poor little orphan-boy in Nacho Libre, \"Why can't we ever just have a salad?\". \n\nSo here's the lowdown: Wanting to have something light yet satisfying yet quintessentially New Orleans, we decided to pop in after seeing a sandwich board advertising their Happy Hour Specials. \nFrom 4-7pm, M-F you can get A dozen oysters on the half shell for $6.00, pound of shrimp for $9.00 and the local beer of your choice for $2.00. \n\nBeer & Oysters make a perfect early dinner (or *merienda* as i like to call it) so we decided to see what this was about. \n\nThe oysters came out almost immediately thanks to the dedicated shucker in front of the restaurant. Accompanied by lemon wedges, cocktail sauce and a little horseradish, these babies were so tasty, fresh, and huge, we had 2 dozen and 4 Abitas (Amber ale for me, Turbo Dog for the BF.) The bill came to $20.00 and we left a $5.00 tip for the really sweet waitress who was super attentive. \n\nHappy Hour was really decadant & indulgent and the best thing is it did not break the budget. I love oysters and I love (and now miss) Abitas.\nNot so sure how the rest of the food is, but I DO recommend that you check out their happy hour menu if you are close by.",
"Go here if you want to say you went to the French Market but I can't think of any other reason you would want to waste you money here. The food was ok, the service was ok and the restaurant is a little run down.\n\nDo yourself a favor and go some where else."
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"from Colo Springs and came here w/ my daughter. I got the 'meat pizza' and she got mac & cheese. Food was delicious--warm and fresh. Cool, relaxed atmosphere and not overly boisterous like the other honkey tonks on music row.\n\nMichael at the bar took great care of us and treated us like locals. Sit at the bar and ask for him.",
"Finally, a place on 2nd Ave that's actually classy :) Awesome cocktails (try the strawberry one) and the pizza crust is completely AMAZING. I really liked the salad I had too -- roasted red peppers and housemade mozzarella. The whole menu is really tasty. \nAfter dinner, the upstairs turned into a dance party -- really fun. Big fan!",
"Went upstairs to see what all my friends were talking about, hung out with Sarah the bar tender upstairs, excellent service! Delicious pizza - better than 5 points by far. Boyfriend got the burger. It was killer. Completely shocked that a place like this exists on 2nd Ave! Great food, local brews and liquors, old rock playing upstairs.. Is a must for any Nashvillian going downtown or any tourists looking to escape repetitive country and eat amazing food.\n\nWill be coming back for sure.",
"Great food, great service, (thanks Ashley) great music! Definitely a 5 star experience. Being from Chicago we have a lot of great restaurants, wish they were back in Chicago!",
"Stopped in for drinks and snacks on a Saturday at noon. Perfect for dining with kids. They were very accommodation to our daughter with food allergies. All of their food is made from scratch. We shared the homemade pretzels and the BBQ wings. Kids drank sweet tea. I drank the strawberry cocktail & husband had the Dickel with blueberry cocktail (not his favorite). The restaurant is new and very clean. Wait staff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this place. \nThe singer/guitarist was great too...we lucked out.",
"Had a fun atmosphere and a good musician. Not a ton of seating. Great sweet tea and fried pickles. Heard the Mac and cheese and hot chicken were good. My pizza was satisfactory (pepperoni) but my sisters was watery and bland (plain Jane).",
"Great! Casual area upstairs with live music and good mason jar cocktails. The smokey mule was great!\n\nMC burger was incredible. The meat mix they use for their burgers is the best I've had - pair that with a soft fried egg, bacon - sweet mother of pearl, now THAT'S a BURGER!\n\nDeviled eggs are fan-tas-tic\n\nPizza crust is very good - ours was a bit burnt, but the parts that weren't burnt were phenomenal.\n\nPretzel app was good!\nMeat plate app was decent, great garlic addition\n\nPretty new, so they seem to still be figuring out their system - but an all-around a great experience, would absolutely return!",
"Zero complaints about this place! Our waiter was as friendly as could be, our drinks were delicious, and our salads were awesome. Will definitely be stopping back in next time we're in town!",
"Went for lunch. This was the first time I have been to The Stillery. The restaurant looks nice, and had great wait staff with moderately fast service. Fries were good as well.\n\nHowever, the hot chicken sandwich was gross! It is not \"hot chicken\" like most other Nashville hot chicken. It was a buffalo chicken sandwich. The chicken patty tasted super frozen and cheap. Not juicy at all. The buffalo sauce was not particularly spicy either, though I suppose that is a matter of taste.\n\nI will probably go back and try something else.",
"I saw this place while taking a walk downtown and I knew I had to try it and here I am a week later. It wasn't really expensive. I was here on lunch so speed was a factor and they did Great. Customer Service was Great and there wasn't a bad seat in the place. I found myself debating over three different things to eat. I finally decided to go with the Hot Chicken sandwhich. This sandwhich was different because it had fried pickles on the sandwhich. I've had fried pickles before but I'm not really a pickle guy. So this could've been very bad. It wasn't overbearing and everything tasted good. You could see the TV good from every seat. I would definitely recommend it."
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"This place is phenomenal! I was stuck on a different sushi place and really was not in the mood to try out a new place, but I decided to go for it and I'm so glad that I did. The sushi was some of the best that I have ever had! Every roll we had was amazing, I could not say that one roll was sub par! The server was on top of everything, we never had empty glasses, he was funny and energetic, very good at his job! I do not have one negative thing to say about this place. We called ahead and told them we had a table of four coming and they had our table ready to go when we got here. As you can tell by the pictures the presentation was fantastic but the best part is that the rolls tasted just as great as they looked! I will be making this my go to sushi place and it's the best location for us after work which is just across the street! I can't wait to go back!!",
"I'm so glad this place opened up. Although their prices are comparable to Kampai, their proportions certainly are not. You'll actually feel full after a single roll of sushi.",
"Nice fat rolls at a good price! I forgot what we got, but I remember thinking that each one was delicious and really good. The rolls as mentioned before were a good price and were a great size! Each of their special or unique rolls had great flavors and definitely take the chance to take advantage of any of their specials if they have any on board that particular day, the day I went they had uni and toro! Rarely seen at other sushi restaurants in the STL area. \n\nThe service was great! The server was upbeat and hilarious as he refilled our water or even getting us a new pencil since ours was broken. \n\nIf this place was as good the first time I went I hope it will be just as good the next few times I go! It was my first time trying it after their ownership change and it was pretty good!.Keep doing you Chi Sushi!",
"Noticed this venue reopen recently and I had to try it. Other than Drunken Fish and Kampai Sushi, there aren't really any other good sushi places in the Central West End. Never fear, Chi Sushi will not disappoint. I came in hungry, left full, but better yet, satisfied. And you cannot beat the pricing on the rolls. The specialty rolls may be in the $9-15 range, but they're carefully crafted, making every dollar well spent. The regular rolls that are discounted during happy hour are actually pretty good, considering most places I've been to do not put so much effort and quality into their happy hour menu. I got the Spicy Salmon Roll and the Chi Roll. The Spicy Salmon Roll just had enough spice, a great slice of salmon, a good bit of crunch, and I really liked how they used this long grain rice that isn't too glutinous. The Chi Roll was just an amalgam of flavors, but overall refreshing (really brought out this Tropical sensation). I will be coming here again and referring others to this venue. Since they have reopened, business is not too packed, but I hope that's quick to change. Good staff, good food.",
"Way better than Drunken Fish, without all the hype. You could easily find yourself a table on a Saturday night, spend less money, and feel more full upon leaving. Very rarely do I feel stuffed after sushi, but man...I couldn't stop myself from finishing everything! Added bonus, the people who work there are friendly and fun. They also easily do carry-out. HIGHLY recommended!",
"Decent sushi place. We had the spider roll, California roll, spicy tuna roll, salmon roll, and some tuna sashimi. I really enjoyed the edamame and the miso soup. The tuna sashimi was very good, but the rolls were only ok. I've had lots of great sushi so maybe I am being overly picky.....this wasn't a bad place, but it was just ok to me.",
"I ate here this evening with my partner, and it was phenomenal! This is a cozy little sushi place with great service. We sat at the bar where we could watch the chef work. The chi martini was amazing! A crisp cucumber flavor that was very refreshing and complimented our sushi very well. We ordered the Jurassic Park Roll and the Cherry Blossom Roll, both of which where delicious. The Cherry Blossom was more refreshing (with salmon on the outside and avocado inside) and the Jurassic Park was richer with a bit more spice. The servers were attentive without being overbearing. Definitely recommend this place and we will certainly be going back!",
"The food was very good. The prices were what you would expect from sushi. Our wait time was slightly surprising given the fact that we were one of two people in the restaurant, but given the great presentation of the food, it made sense.\nThe inside of the restaurant was small but felt comfy and had a good vibe. The waiter was friendly",
"Really good sushi and amazing service, just not the best I've ever had!!! We got Adriatic, hot mama, spider and philly role! The Adriatic was amaze balls if you like a little spice kick! Hot mama was so delicious and the spider and Philly were to be expected and yummy! House wine was pretty good too!",
"Very interesting combinations, and great happy hour specials. I'll definitely be back. I did find a small piece of shrimp shell in the \"Hot Mama\" roll, but other than that, I was very satisfied. The Fire & Ice roll was the most interesting combination of flavors, of the rolls we ordered."
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"I'm a Colombian far away from home, until yesterday. Mais has the taste and flavor of the authentic food of my country, excellent service, good price and the best food, it fills your soul.",
"I have been waiting to try this place for a while since i first drove by a few months ago and read about on eaternola.com. Finally opened! Couple things as they're still in the starting phases:\n1.cash only - may be credit card by time you go but just ask and be ready to pay cash\n2. They do have wine available but no liquors yet\n3. It is in an up and coming part of town. May want to try for lunch first but don't let that keep you from going for dinner. Plenty of parking around in front of restaurant. \n\nWe tried the fried plantains with mozzarella cheese very good. Was hoping it would come with more for the price but was filling and yummy. I would order again, but there's so many other appetizers I want to try.\n\nAlso tried the mechada arepa with shredded beef, plantains and mozarella cheese. Love! Very filling and hearty and perfect for a cool day. \n\nLast we tried the pork belly arepa. I liked the flavor of the sauce on it and the arugula? The pork belly was tasty but it was just a little too chewy fat for me. I kind of wish they sliced it thinner and fried it up longer so it would be crunchier but that's just my preference and prolly not very authentic.\n\nAll in all it I would definitely go back again. They have some huge platter that has a bunch of different items on it that I'd like to go back and share with my husband. \n\nThe atmosphere is pretty cool and funky and look forward to seeing what their cocktail menu will entail.\n\nWill be back with friends:)",
"There's been a lot of buzz about this place so I thought we would check it out. The first thing I noticed is they have two mantras: \"I don't speak spanish so please parden me when I butcher the names\" and \"This is a soft opening so we have a partial menu with only beer and wine\". I think we heard each of these lines so many times that it just became amusing in a absurd way.\n\nWe started with the mozzarella filled plantains which were decent, but a little more on the bland side than I was expecting. I got the fried pork arepa and it was tasty but the fried bits were way too crunchy (consult with your dentist before proceeding). I think next time I would order a different one, as everyone else at my table was raving about theirs. Overall the food tasted very fresh. Keep in mind that the arepas are not very big, if you have an appetite you could easily eat two of them.\n\nThe waitstaff was extremely friendly and checked up on us many times, though was was pretty slow so be prepared for a wait.\n\nOverall, I would give them a 3 star but I like that they are bringing something unique to the table, and since they are relatively new I figure there would be some hiccups. I hope to go back once they have gotten a little more established so I can try something new.",
"Finally something truly Colombian in NOLA. Go hungry and order the Bandeja Paisa and prepare for an amazing meal! We used to drive to Houston or Austin for true Colombian, but now we have our own right here at home! Enjoy...",
"We had a fantastic meal at Mais last week! Being from Colombia, my boyfriend was skeptical about \"Colombian Creole\". But he was in heaven with his bandeja paisa. I hope New Orleans appreciates the delicious and unique cuisine of Colombia, because we sure do! Plus, the ambiance is beautiful. The bar, alone, is worth going to see. Gorgeous! Get a TV and Caracol and I might never see my boyfriend again.",
"Just had lunch here. I was very excited about trying this place, as I love arepas. The food was excellent and really fresh. Very tasty. We ordered the Fanny (plantains and mozzarella) and the pulled pork arepas. The pulled pork ones were delicious. The plantain one was good, but not amazing. I have to say that the food was great, but I thought the prices were a bit steep for what you get. The two arepas cost us $22 with tax, with tip we were at $26. Also, the service was very nice and everyone was very friendly, but we spent nearly 25 minutes waiting for our food. I don't think I'd go back for lunch, unless you weren't in a rush to get back to work. I like the idea of this place, but I think they need to have a lunch menu that is a) cheaper and b) quicker. Also, it was cash only, which they didn't tell me on the phone (would be good to know), and they're still in their soft opening phase so not everything on the menu is available. I hope this place succeeds, as the food is great, but I probably won't be coming back anytime too soon.",
"The food was very flavorful. The staff was very friendly as well. I had the empanadas as an appetizer. They were delicious, but they were very small and were gone in three bites. The mechada had nice flavor and texture, I will definitely be back for that. It is a nice atmosphere, and I will come back again in the future. The prices though are a little high for the amount of food you get. I don't expect a buffet, but I was still hungry at the end of my meal. In addition, the abita amber was $6, a little ridiculous for a beer that costs $4 or $5 elsewhere. Overall it was good, but the value was not.",
"They definitely had some startup troubles including long wait times, not taking credit cards, etc. but ultimately the food is good, the prices are reasonable and the service at Mais Arepas was pleasant and genuine in a warm and inviting space. An appetizer of fried ripe plantains covered with melted mozzarella was surprisingly excellent and accented nicely with quite a few chives. The Bandeja Paisa was excellent - they were out of pork belly for the chicharrones so it was replaced by thin fried pork medallions which were great - but the steak was cooked perfectly, chorizo was good, egg was cooked well, you can't go wrong with more fried sweet plantains, and the Columbian style cranberry beans were outstanding (although not dissimilar from a lot of creamy, presumably pork-infused bean or black-eyed pea dishes you might eat here in NOLA). Arepas are generally good and sometimes great but at $10-12 they're not the cheapest street food around, however this is a sit-down restaurant so you pay a bit more for that.\n\nIt's nice to see a good dining option there on the lake side of Saint Charles and of course there appears to be a lot of development happening all the way up to O.C. Haley. Mais Arepas is only one block lakeside of St. Charles and easy walking distance for a good number of people including me (although most patrons seem to drive, parking within a block was very tight) so I definitely plan to be back.",
"Delicious food but had some kitchen and service issues. We went at lunch and waited an hour for 4 arepas. When I finally walked to the bar to inquire about our food the server seemed surprised. He was very attentive after that and our food came about 5 minutes after I inquired. Will definitely go again based on food quality and flavor, and hope for a faster wait time.",
"Delicious arepas and a great ambiance. Dishes would benefit coming with a side but otherwise a good deal, too."
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"Marra's is known for it's pizza. The service can be a bit rough and forget about delivery, it takes forever. That doesn't mean that you shouldn't go there, and enjoy a glass of wine and a pescatore pizza.",
"I think their Pizza is the best in Philly. They have a huge ancient brick oven. They will cook the crust a little bit more is you like it crispy. \n\nMussels are awesome...Sarcone's bread...I can easily make a meal for two with a salad, some mussels and pizza. \n\nService is spotty...some nights its great...other nights it can be really really slow. Waitresses are kinda like your mom....call you hun in a traditional south Philly style.",
"I feel like Marra's is the kind of place I could really enjoy, but... \n\nmy experience was not what I was expecting (or hoping for anyway), having read other reviews of praise. So a bit of this is going to be some words of advice so that others may hope to assure themselves of a better experience. First and foremost, shoot for the booths on the first floor if your party is smaller. That's where the atmosphere is. I was with one other person and, as if we were special guests, were hustled off to the upstairs area, a nondescript expanse of adjoined rooms in an 'L' shape (not so special) with tables setup for groups (as in they would have no trouble seating 30 at one long table. On this particular night we were led to a table for two in the middle of the room, with a table set for eight on one side and one for a dozen on the other... it was obviously the unused table-section. We had them move it up against the wall so it was a little less intimidating. But still, it was a depressing setting up there. those other large setting tables weren't in use and only the noise from a large group in the section around the corner could be heard and occasionally seen, on the way to the bathroom. And it was a bit run down, and not in the endearing way that I think probably adds flavor to the first floor. In a strange way, the service was mixed, it was there when we wanted it, but it was pretty rough, the kind of service I expect from a small place packed with diners looking for quality/quantity on the cheap and without care to delivery... kind of like the scene downstairs. The moral of this part of the story, make sure you're seated downstairs if the tables can handle your numbers.\n\nFood-wise, this is the kind of place some putz came up with Olive Garden concept after eating in. The food is plentiful and reasonably priced... that's where my comparison to the Olive Garden ends though. There's a reason why Sarcone's bakery sells out of bread at noon and this place is definitely part of that reason. It was served with those little plastic tubs of butter (slice on a plate people - not so hard - probably less $ even after paying the guy with the fake SS# to wash the plate) while we saw a handsome bottle of olive oil sitting on the server's stand looking like it needed some attention. The pasta is drowning in it's base, whether that's oil with garlic (the shrimp scampi) or cream (Alfredo) but it still tastes good and gives you a reason to ask for more Sarcone's bread. We had the clams casino for an appetizer and it was quite tasty.\n\nFor two, a more than filling quantity of food cam be consumed in the form of a single app to share (totally unnecessary though) and an entree apiece (no room for dessert). Add a half-carafe of wine and escape for ~$50 for 2 including tip.\n\nWhen you're really hungry and your stomach is in shape to take whatever you can throw at it - this is a great option... just remember not to ruin it by being led upstairs.",
"Unless you want pizza, stay away. \n\nI love the pizza here (thin and crispy), but the other Italian dishes were lacking, despite it's South Philly location. I think by now you realize I'm an Italian food snob, so give it a try before you cross it off your list. After all, it is very affordable.",
"Growing up in So. Philly, I had visited Marra's a few times with friends. It had been some time since my last meal there. I was looking for a spot that was a central meeting place between Delaware County and North Philly. We were celebrating a birthday and had a party of six people (including two vegetarians). We were very happy with our meals and the service. Prices of entrees were surprisingly reasonable. \n\nI would recommend Marra's to anyone who is looking for an authentic Italian meal in a good ole South Philly setting. Leave your pretensions at home and enjoy the flavor of the City.\n\nOne drawback, the restrooms are located upstairs (ladies) and downstairs (mens), not wheel-chair accesible.",
"4 stars for pizza only. Bump that down to 3 if you are getting delivery...it's always an hour. \n\nBut if you can pick it up, the pie is wonderful, and they have a healthy selection of nonhealthy toppings. I like prosciutto and garlic. They have a prosciutto and chicken pizza, but the last one I got sported some pretty weary bird. Can't recommend it. Oh yeah, their chicken caesar salad is really good too! Anyhoo, the restaurant itself is a little creepy and pretty divey, in a family-style dive sorta way. Just get the pizza and get out.",
"Dinner here on Saturday night. Good Pizza and the escarole soup is really good. We had a large, three beers and a soup for 24 bucks. Good South Philly place.",
"Though the service is often spotty at best, Marra's definitely serves up some of the best in South Philly Italian. The pizza is definitely incredible - it's probably my second favorite to SLiCE. The pasta dishes are HUGE and enough to fill you up for days. The chicken parmesan, and a dish with chicken and broccoli in spicy marinara sauce round up my favorites. Oh, and the manicotti - ridiculously rich, but out of this world.\n\nAtmosphere is eh-eh (someone mentioned divey, which is just about right), and it gets a little tight here on the weekends, but it's definitely worth checking out.",
"I would have given Marra's a 5 for their pizza, but i had to knock it down a couple because, instead of the aroma of delicious italian food, the whole place smelled like a wet dog. If i hadn't been there at the request of someone else, i would have left.\n\nfor us non-italians, knowing that 'donna' meant 'woman' in the language, would have saved me from giggles from two little girls who patiently waited outside the restroom door for me to exit (and explains the lack of toilet paper inside as well).\n\nthe food was pretty good, the pizza was really good, but i still smelled like a dog when i got home.",
"Go here for pizza. You will not be disappointed.\n\nThey are a classic Philly family-owned eatery that's been in business for over 80 years. The decor is slightly kitch; not as cheesy as Buca di Beppo, but not as sterile as Olive Garden. Another reviewer mentioned \"divey\" but that has been less true since their recent renovations. They are great for large groups, and they have a large space on the second floor that's perfect for groups of well over a dozen.\n\nYou can order other stuff and for the most part it won't be too bad. I've had a decent Chicken Florentine and I enjoy their Calamari, but really the highlight of this place is the Pizza. Baked in an oven made from imported bricks (or so I've read), and including ingredients like whole tomatoes or garlic, it is the perfect pizza pie. I have never tasted it's equal."
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"The carrot cake is at least 3.5 stars. The desserts are homemade by the owner when she/he feels like making them aka expect items to be \"out\" for weeks. The inconsistant dessert menu is annoying for a gal with a craving. Lol. The rest is just ok. Mostly greasy fare. Even the \"grilled\" chicken sandwich seems fried. My husband is never pleased to go here because of the greasy food. If it's late and you find this is all that's open you will find it clean enough to sit and eat there but the greasy food probably will not have you coming back.",
"It's not often that I get this excited about a meal at a restaurant. We have been to Frailey's Southtown Grill a few times and were always just kind of \"meh, it's okay\" about it. Since it's so close to home and it's been several years, we thought we'd try it again. They recently added grilled wings to the menu, and since it's a reasonably healthy choice, I thought I'd try it. They were absolutely awesome! If it were up to me, we'd become semi-regulars now. I saw also that on Mondays, they have \"bottomless wings\" for $5 from 7 to 9. $1.75 Bud Selects don't hurt, either (daily special).\n\nHere's the catch: my wife didn't like the wings - they were too charred for her taste. I was brought up with Dad overcooking chicken on the grill, so this is just the way I like it. I will also add that they had a couple of posters up with pictures of these grilled wings, and they came out pretty much like the picture, with plenty of black parts. So if you're like my wife and you don't like a little burnt taste, you should probably pass. \n\nOther than that, my wife got a burger, which I tasted and thought was 2-star quality, tops. The little one had chicken tenders, which were about 2-star, too. Fries were pretty good and the dinner salad was fine. So except for the wings, it's your basic Applebee's experience, but a little grungier. The host was wearing a pinstripe suit circa 1984. He looked silly, but probably saved a bundle. The waitress was very prompt and friendly, food came out timely, so no issues with service. I seem to recall past visits being a little slow. \n\nWe found out they stopped allowing smoking back in June, so that's a major plus for this kind of place.",
"5 stars for karaoke and cheap drinks! \n\n2 stars for food. Meh. \n\nFrailey's has pretty kickass karaoke every Friday night, from about 10pm until 1am. \n\nSong-wise, the selection is huge. They have every song I would ever want to sing along with, along with plenty of songs I've never even heard of. There's a little something for everyone. \n\nDrinks are super duper cheap. \n\nThe food? Well, I ordered the waffle fries, covered with cheese and bacon. Sounds decent, right? Woah. WOAH. It was too much for even me. Way too much cheese sauce. Way too much bacon (I knowww! what's WRONG with me?!). Ever heard of too much of a good thing? This was it. \n\nI took a few bites, felt my arteries slowly hardening, and decided it wasn't worth it. \n\nNext time, I'll eat beforehand!",
"I agree with Stephanie, the karaoke is a 5 star experience. Allison the karaoke hostess, knows how to get a crowd pumped. She keeps the flow of entertainers going and encourages duets and groups to sing their very best. Also, as pointed out by Stephanie.....the song book is huge. I don't think the Mitch Miller song book was ever that big. \n\nOkay, I know you young folks are now going to have to go Google Mitch Miller to find out who he is. Thanks to the Internet old singalongs are not lost. \n\nThe drinks were cheap. I didn't pay the same price twice and I was drinking the same thing all night. I never challenged it, because it kept getting cheaper. Either the price goes down when karaoke begins, or it was my lucky night. \n\nThe staff was friendly and the crowd was a good mix of ages. The only negative of the night was sitting next to a plus size couple making out and I mean serious tounge and breast grabbing. The bartender was flipping ice water on them to cool them down. Nothing slowed them down. \n\nIf you're a fan of karaoke, Frailey's on Friday night is your spot. \n\nNo food was consumed on this visit, but the appetizer sampler plate served to my right and left looked like a good accompaniment to a cold beer.",
"I would really love to give Frailey's more stars. Allison is a fantastic karaoke DJ, and she has a few regulars that sort of blew my socks off...eh hem, Catherine M. Awesome sauce!!! We had a blast with a few sing-a-longs. Unfortunately... or fortunately (depending on how you look at things)... there was no dancing on tabletops, taking too many shots, thinking we kissed but forgot, or getting kicked out of the bar. There was definitely no hitting the boulevard... considering that the \"boulevard\" outside of Frailey's includes a Waffle House, Schnucks, and a Taco Bell/Pizza Hut combo. There was, however, several pictures taken... and a few videos.\n\nJust because our group was tamed despite Allison B.'s rendition of \"Can't Be Tamed\", doesn't mean all of the Frailey's clientele was. As soon as I walked in, I saw a couple sitting at the bar. I sort of had the feeling that they were going to be trouble, but didn't know how much until the king and queen of trashy began making out. And the making out didn't even begin until they evacuated their seats (which Steven B. and I quickly took over), only to come back 15 minutes later to rudely give me the stink eye and say that I had stolen their seats. Yeah, there was no polite stink eye tonight. Back to the making out. What a gross display of saliva and drunken hoosier pre-mating. If you are these people or know these people, you should be embarrassed! Super. Embarrassed.\n\nI was a little surprised at the size of the bar, when I walked in, but it ended up being okay. I took Stephanie S.'s advice and skipped the food. The Bud Light on tap was just as good as it usually is... and I appreciated the frosted glasses. Service was very slow, but part of the issue is my height. No one ever sees me.\n\nOverall, I had a great night celebrating Allison and Steven's birthdays... and OASIS Food Pantry will be thrilled by the donations made!!! It was great to see some of my favorite Yelpers, and great to meet a few new ones. I even recruited a new Yelper... Welcome, Ivan. \n\nHappy Singing",
"I can only review Frailey's from an alcohol and karaoke perspective as I have not eaten there. So that is the reason for the 3 stars. But...had a blast there for their karaoke on Friday night. Good crowd of ambitious singers meaning not afraid to belt one out even if they clearly are not Mariah Carey. It's all in good fun and the bar is supportive of all comers to the mike. That's important. The beer specials are great which makes it a little easier to step up to the mike, if you know what I mean. I liked the atmosphere and fun. I would definitely go back on a Friday night and maybe the next time order a round of wings or something so I can review the bar food in this SoCo spot.",
"People keep asking me why I haven't reviewed Frailey's yet. Truthfully, I wasn't sure if I could or even should. Since so many people have asked, though, I'm going to give it a try.\n\nMAJOR DISCLOSURE THAT YOU SHOULD READ SO THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO ROLL YOUR EYES WHEN I GUSH ABOUT FRAILEY'S: I'm one of the karaoke DJs at Frailey's. Since July, I've alternated hosting karaoke 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. on Fridays with another DJ, though I still end up singing at the bar on the nights that I don't host. Frailey's doesn't actually employ me, though - I'm employed by another guy who charges Frailey's for my services. He's my karaoke pimp, I guess, though in a really lovely, upstanding way. We bring the equipment and the rawk, Frailey's pays my boss, my boss pays me. Boom.\n\nDISCLOSURE COMPLETE. COMMENCE GUSHING IN 3...2...1...\n\nI had been coming to Frailey's to sing even before I was tapped as a karaoke DJ here. I have to say, this is one of the most laid-back bars I've ever been in. As a woman, as a non-drinker, as a vegetarian, as a general weirdo, I feel completely comfortable here, and I don't say that lightly. I typically hate bars. You'll never catch me suggesting to a friend that we hit up a bar as an activity (unless there's karaoke involved). And yet I keep returning to Frailey's and dragging more and more people with me. \n\nWhy? The people. Everyone at Frailey's - from Tina the bartender to Jeremy and Nick the managers to Mike the fry guy - is wonderful. They're quite pleasant during your first visit, but once you return the following week (And you WILL return), they'll welcome you like you're an old friend. They know their customers, and their customers know them. Speaking of the customers, Frailey's customers are wonderfully personable. The crowd morphs from sports nuts to slutty bar flies to frat boys to after-work professionals during any given hour, just as a crowd does at any bar. But among these groups, there are a ton of regulars who happily high five you when you enter and share stories about their kids, their jobs, their lives. This really is the \"Cheers\" of South County, but not in a clique-y way at all. All are welcome to crash the party.\n\nSpeaking of the party, I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the fantabulous karaoke party that I host on Friday nights. Basically, if you come to karaoke, you're going to have a good time, no matter if you're a singer or a spectator. Everyone cheers heartily for singers, and customers perform everything from Sinatra to Depeche Mode to Brad Paisley. And you can say that you're not brave enough to sing, that your voice sucks, whatever. But at some point - maybe that evening, maybe a future one - I will get you to sing, and you will love it. That's a promise. There's no stage and no spotlights to be afraid of. Karaoke happens in a tiny corner in front of the dartboard, so you have the choice of shrinking back to let people only hear your voice, or you can step forward and show off your Timberlake dance moves while you sing.\n\nBecause I come to Frailey's at night, I generally eat before I arrive, but I've tasted a few things. I've had the nachos with queso, and the cheese was wonderfully spicy and abundant - totally in love with this. I've also had the fries, and they hit the spot. They have an extensive menu that includes sandwiches, wraps and entrees that I really need to start nibbling from, though, if I ever get my ass down there early. The restaurant part and the bar part are separated by a half wall. Diners usually clear out around 10 p.m., and everyone stays on the bar side after that. Friends have enjoyed the uber-cheap drinks (there are ALWAYS specials happening on Bud and Busch bottles and buckets). Plus the bar has been exploring Yelp and Foursquare specials lately, so make sure to check in. And special events (like Halloween and Christmas parties) are announced on Facebook, so look into that.\n\nSome people get mixed up when visiting Frailey's. The easiest thing to tell you is from I-55, take the Butler Hill exit, head to Schnucks, and find Frailey's at the end of the plaza.\n\nUmmmm... how'd I do? Good for being biased-yet-unbiased-yet-totally-biased?",
"Food was delicious! Friendly staff. Nice place and I loved it. I got the buffalo chickens wrap. So yummy!",
"First time at O'Fraileys! Loved it- great prices on my whiskey and great service as well as environment ! I will be telling co-workers about this restaurant - may go there for dinner with them on 5$ Tuesdays! Thanks staff!",
"If you screw up wings and buffalo chicken sandwich you shouldn't be open. They aren't good at all."
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"Best delivery pizza in East Nashville. The Mediterranean is a favorite at our house. They also have some comfort food favorites like lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs. Also have gyros, falafel and baba ganouj if you are sick of pizza. .",
"Horray for Italia. Doughy pizza with generous, tangy sauce and fresh toppings. Best pizza in town. Lasagna and subs also rich and flavorful. Salem, the owner, is the man. A great neighborhood establishment.",
"The ingredients are fresh, the pizza is thick. There was no wow factor here though. I ordered delivery and they didn't provide any plates or napkins for that matter.\n\nI had a late night encounter with sbarro's later on my trip in nashville and its really just on par with sbarro's.",
"I used to live on Holly Street in a house that was, quite literally, just around the corner from Italia. Back then they were plagued with a constantly malfunctioning credit card machine and regular shortages of basic menu items. Nowadays, however, Italia has really cleaned up its act. I'm happy to say they have a fully functional credit card machine, and, from what I can tell, their customer favorites are in full supply.\n\nMost people hit Italia for its pizza and pasta, which I'll admit are quite good. They have mostly typical toppings and sizes at pretty good prices. Italia actually offers some pretty unique and tasty topping combos, including spinach and pesto as well as a meatballs, broccoli and basil. The crust is relatively doughy, but I'm a fan of that. Pastas are good but nothing exceptional.\n\nAnd, while they are quite obviously an Italian restaurant, Italia offers several Greek dishes, which I love. They have an amazing tangy hummus that is my favorite on the East Side. Their gyros and stuffed grape leaves aren't bad, either.\n\nThe dining area is small but charming, and Italia is in the perfect neighborhood for an afternoon stroll. While dining in isn't a bad idea (especially for families), it's not out of the question to call in your order and walk up to Shelby Park for a picnic. Italia is tucked in one of the more gentrified neighborhoods, so it looks like something straight out of an episode of \"Full House.\"",
"I love local food that comes to me so I was excited to hear that Italia, the pizza and med food place on Woodland, offered free delivery. Overall the food was good, but not overwhelming. I decided to try a pizza and a falafel wrap (never hurts to have leftovers). The falafel was better than most I've tried in town, but was still not amazing. The price was good enough, though, that I might order it again. By far the best thing I got was the hummus. It's smooth and creamy and portioned generously.\n\nI ordered the \"Drag It Through the Garden\" pizza because it boasted broccoli, artichokes, and fresh basil among other toppings. The picture on the website (which I'll post here) features long strands on basil. The actual pizza (which I'll also post) had a few flakes, but it was barely noticeable. Overall, it was good but not amazing. The medium was big enough to feed at least three.",
"Italia pizza wins an award for most diverse food delivery in Nashville. As the name suggests, Italia delivers pizza, but it also delivers decent Mediterranean food. For the pizza I usually get pepperoni which is good. Once I branched out and got the Mexican pizza which has hamburger meat and jalapeño which is decent. \n\nBy far one of the best things to order is the gyro, yes I said gyro. What makes Italia so unique is that you can order tabouleh, gyros, falafel, and stuffed grape leaves...which is really great when you are not in the mood for just pizza.",
"I am a huge fan of local food and Italia has been around for years. I will say this, it's like cheap chinese take out for Italian Food. They have all the basic Italian options as well as pizza. They deliver for free, dine in, or you can call in and take out.\n\nThat being said, I really don't have much else to say about the quality of food. It's good and at under $8 a plate and it's decent option for the money. I pretty much get what I expect every time which is just simple but ok tasting food.",
"Horrible service great pizza. I have enjoyed the pizza from Italia but after just about every delivery we have called in has taken over the stated time by 20-45 minutes.... all we do now is pickup. Tonight we ordered 2 large pizzas at 7:27 and arrived to Italia at 7:50 after stopping for some wine and driving in from forrest hills(south of green hills where I placed the order). I received my pizas about 8:20. If you want a good pizza they have that. Just make sure whatever timeframe you're thinking it takes for you to get a pizza or they quote you... double it and you'll be safe. As their times tend to be incredibly unreliable.",
"Still my favorite pizza in East Nashville. They have had some turnover in staff recently and I think they might be working out the kinks. It would probably be a good Idea to give a 10-15 minutes extra on orders for the time being. \n\nAlso the meatball sub and falafel appetizer have become regular additions to our orders. Great stuff for what are really great prices. Hopefully they will get to running more smoothly soon.",
"Living in East Nashville, you don't have a whole lot of options for delivery if you're feeling lazy. I am attracted to Italia not only because they're one of the only East Side options for food at your door, without changing out of your pajamas, but because they are a locally owned business.\n\nIn usual independent small business form, they are pretty relaxed and friendly. Ive never had a problem with any of the employees and one time I even got a note in the mail from them \"Sorry! Overcharged you by $3 on accident. Will apply toward your next order from us.\" I was pretty touched by the gesture. \n\nThey don't really have a dining room - or at least not one you'd really want to hang out in much. It's small and dark and drafty with shoddy decor. But that's alright with me as long as they keep driving food to my house.\n\nThe food itself is nothing impressive or unique. The pizza isn't bad, but I wouldn't seek it out if they didn't deliver to my address. They offer a few other things - philly cheesesteaks, gyros, hummus. Once again, none of it is noteworthy, but none of it is atrocious either.\n\nIn general, Italia is just a pleasant little local pizza shop. Not too ambitious, not extraordinary, but friendly and able to deliver if you live near 5 points."
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"If you are in to thin pizza, then this is your place to go. I ordered a Hawaiian pizza about a week ago and it was wonderful, except the service was terrible. The person who took my order looked confused and had conflicts with the other workers. She was also very rude. For being the only person in the place, i waited much to long to get the pizza. Change your service and ill consider coming back, but for now- ill never step a foot in that place again!",
"I usually like thin, crispy pizza, but this was just very bland... We were told 30 minutes for delivery and it took about an hour and 20 minutes (about 1 mile away). Also quite a bit more expensive than your average pizza place, but less than mediocre pizza. The calzones were phenomenal though. So moral of the story, stick to the calzones and pick it up.",
"I'm from NY and this is the best pizza I've ever had. Crust is great. Old school fresh ingredients. The way pizza should be. Fantastic!",
"So happy that one of my favorite center city lunch eateries opened a location close my home. Their thin crust pizza is delicious and all of their toppings are fresh and top pf the line. Their truffle pizza is my favorite, but I liked all of them with the exception of their margarita (sauce tasted bitter). I really enjoyed their pear salad. A few times we splurged and got their made to order sugar donuts...they are served warm and are so good dipped in chocolate sauce...reminds hubby of his mom making them when he was a child. Owners and staff ate super nice and attentive. We had one issue the only time we got take out and the owner promptly comped us a pizza.\nRegarding the review for takeout, this type of pizza should be eaten right from the oven. I wouldn't recommend it and was surprised when the owners said they were offering it at this location.",
"I came here this week with 7 people for my moms birthday. We had a young waiter who was very pleasant and attentive. We ordered 2 large pizzas and 2 side salads. I am a fan of thin well done crust so this was perfect in my opinion. The ingredients tasted fresh. We brought our own cupcakes for dessert so didn't get to try the gelato. Will be back to try gelato. Very happy to have a pizzeria that uses only fresh ingredients (they have no freezer on premises).",
"If you follow my posts, you know that I love to go to Trenton, for a good tomato pie, and that Pete's and DeLorinzo's are the best in that fair city. Well, Slice has moved to Washington Township and they brought the taste of Trenton with them. Their crust is excellent if you long for the semi burnt, cracker thin crusts of Chambersberg. The San Marzano tomatoes are nice and sweet but the cheese is what makes it on their pies. I had the Marghereta with sausage tonight and it was incredible. Lots of fresh basil and sausage, in chunks, and the whole experience threw a party for my mouth. \nTheir tomato pie is also an incredible creation and rivals any that I have had. \nThe one thing that sets them out from the rest of the pizza places in this end of the state, is their love of the art of making a quality pie. Family owned usually means \"attention to detail\" and that holds true here.\nNot much more than pizza and salads but that's what I go there for. BYOB, so it is a lot more reasonable for a group than most places and the service and food are incredible. \nIf you go, go hungry. Be brave and try something different, because there are a lot of very different things on their menu.",
"First time ordering from Slice, very disappointing. We had salads, this place essentially has only salad and pizza. Salads come in two sizes, the large is more of a meal and is what we ordered. Small size is more of a side salad. I had a Mozzarella Fresco salad is just a standard salad with mozzarella and roasted peppers. The mozza was the tiny little balls of mozza - five of them each cut in half. Roasted pepper on top and piece of bland flat bread that has the taste and consistency of cardboard. My jaw hurt from trying to chew it . The price was over $9. Now, There a dozens of places in Wash Twp that have pizzas, salad and extensive menu's. Oh, and the salads are better and less expensive - I.e. Johnny's Pizza, Randazzo's, etc. I give this place 6-9 months, hope the landlord got a good deposit. I didn't rate it a 1 because the food was fresh, including the 5 little balls of mozzarella on my $9 salad.",
"So I decided to give it another chance after the owner reached out to me and since I order from them shortly after they first opened up. This time I decided to call ahead and pick up. It was ready in under 20 minutes from the time I called. \n\nThis time I opted for the regular crust Americano pizza. The first time we got the gluten-free dough, which I now believe is what made my previous pizza/order bland. The pizza was definitely better than before, but I personally would still prefer more seasoning in the sauce, but that is purely my personal taste. You could tell they used quality cheese. \n\nMy favorite thing by far though was the Truffle Ribeye Stromboli (ordered mine without onions). It was honestly the best stromboli I've ever had and trust me, I've had more than my fair share of stromboli from countless places. This is a must order item.\n\nThe owner himself was there working in the kitchen (at least whom I perceived as the owner or manager) when I arrived at about 6:30/7pm on a Friday night. He personally checked my order before sending it out. You could tell they definitely care and are working hard.\n\nAlthough I was just picking my food up to take home, they did have a nice dining area that far exceeds the typical pizzeria. They also had gelato, which I didn't recall seeing on the online menu.",
"I think this place makes excellent pizza! I was introduced to it by a classmate. The first time we went they were in the middle of closing but they stayed longer to let me and my friends eat. My friend told the female manager that we all loved the restaurant but we all are coming from night classes over at GCC she asked if we could call ahead on some nights to see if they could stay open for us all to grab dinners on some nights and they were nice enough to allow it. \n\nThe second time we went we were given a free sampling of their house wine which was delicious. I had the bacon and caramelized onion and a slice of the Florentine. I actually preferred the Florentine it was more flavorful. Both were good none the less. Their donuts are a perfect fluffy light dessert and the chocolate sauce is amazing. The meals are a bit pricy but it makes for a nice meal out. The music needs to be a little more lively though. I can't wait to go back with my girls when class starts up again next week.",
"We got a Groupon here and tried it out for the first time this evening. It was DELICIOUS! We ordered their Margherita pizza made with whole wheat dough... soooo yummy! I love that the offer whole wheat dough in the first place (along with gluten free options as well as vegan cheese) but the crispy crust was perfect and the sauce and spices blended together so well. Considering I am normally a thick/chewy crust kinda gal, it's saying something that I liked the thin crust that much.\nWe came in for the Groupon but will DEFINITELY be going back! (I am eyeing up their caramelized onion and goat cheese pizza...)"
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"Nothing like having a big fat burger and a bloody mary while waiting for your flight to board. It's your typical Chili's, but with a view of the runway, plastic forks, and pretty fast service. Bartender was extremely cool, almost forgot I was in an airport....",
"Service left something to be desired. I don't think it was a lack of trying, but there is too much going on in this small space. I understand you want to make the most of your room, but you need to realize that the majority of your customers will be coming with carry-on luggage, where are we supposed to put it? \n\nThe burger was not as good as I remembered them being while in college. If I had known what I was in for when I went back to my gate (flights to Madison canceled) I would have had a glass of wine. Since I didn't, there is no wine report for me to give. Maybe when fly back to LA. (It won't be tomorrow, unless I am not going to make it to Madison after all.)",
"A solid place to grab a bite to eat and have a beer or two... or three... if your flight is delayed and you're stuck at the airport.\n\nPlenty of seating even during the lunch rush, the service at the bar was excellent, and there are TVs to watch to pass the time. I was also able to read my book while I enjoyed my beer at the bar, so it's not that noisy.\n\nThe food was okay (I'm pretty sure it's standard Chili's fare, but I honestly don't eat at Chili's so I couldn't tell you), but the large pilsners of cold beer made up for it. (Budweiser only - I was chastised by my bar neighbor for trying to get Miller products in St. Louis. Right.)",
"This place only survives because it is in the airport, but otherwise it sucks. The food is better than the complete lack-luster un-attentive and verges on complete rude customer service. Better take it to go.",
"Surprisingly good breakfast. Bacon was crisp and yummy; potatoes were crisp and yummy. Good OJ. Pancakes were from mix but well executed. Service was friendly and quick even dealing with cranky early morning fliers.",
"For starters, it's at the airport folks. Don't expect anything overly classy. Second, it's a Chili's! So again, bring the expectations down another notch. If you're looking to sit down, have a bite, watch the game while drinking a beer then this is your place. But please do keep in mind that the lovely lady sitting next to you probably does not appreciate your beer and wing burps.\n\nOh and the highlight of my meal here was the 1980s waitress with her bump-it hairdo. Classic!",
"Chili's Too is an abbreviated version of the Chili's restaurant chain, usually located in airports across the country. The only thing that the Lambert Airport Chilli's Too has going for it is that you can actually sit and eat at a table in Terminal 2. The other fast food options at Terminal 2 have limited to no table space.\n\nI have eaten at Chili's Too several times while traveling and as always, the employees have no sense of urgency whatsoever. You are lucky if they even give you a glance within the first 15 minutes of being seated. They can have three people hanging out at the hostess stand and a bus person and one waitress, and no one will acknowledge that you are there, provide water or work as a team to ensure you are covered.\n\nThis is the same when they are busy as it is when they are slow. The food is overpriced and mediocre, at best. Breakfast is $7-$11 and everything else is $8-$16. \n\nHint, ask for your check when you place your food order, otherwise you will wait for it.",
"I do like Chili's franchises and I have enjoyed their food in many cities, but I did not have a good experience with Chili's Too (managed by HMS foods) at St. Louis airport. \n\nOverly priced. Food bland. Did not appear to have ample space for fast service tables in a busy international airport, but they have a Chilis To Go option so I took that. \n\nGot my burger to go and opened it on the plane to find that it was loaded with mayo even though my order was specificly to 86 the mayo. (It's times like this that I wish mayo didn't exist. Whoever invented mayo, or what possessed someone to figure it would be paired well with a piece of red meat? There are other ways to resolve a lousy, overcooked burger.) \n\nI was already up in the air and well on my way out of town before I discovered my dinner in a brown bag had been ruined by their gross neglect, pun intended. But I complained to the local HMS manager by voicemail the same day. Left a message for Steve, I believe that guy's name was, and never even got a call back/apology let alone a voucher for my next visit. I don't think they even care. OK, I'm never spending money here again. But if I happen to get \"to go\" food from an HMS airport facility in the future (for lack of another option), I will be sure to run a rudimentary double check over my plate rather than skip town assuming that HMS has learned how to take a simple cheeseburger order overnight.",
"The two stars are for my great server, Debbie. Efficient, sweet and full of charm. That said, this place is horrendous. You can usually bet that chilis is an okay spot to eat in at the airport but this one bucks the trend. \n\nI had the buffalo chicken salad and a michelada. The chicken was horrific. A little discolored and it tasted terrible. Like it had been fried, reheated, gotten cold, reheated again. Buffalo sauce covers a multitude of sins but its spicy goodness couldn't take on the nastiness of this chicken. Combined with the wilty iceberg lettuce and a proverbial swamp of dressing, this salad goes on my list of never again. The michelada was basically V8 and bud light. Also half finished and undelicious.\n\nI would rather have flushed $1 bills down the toilet than to have paid $15 for what amounts to a sub par meal experience.",
"It's your typical Chili's...just in an airport with a smaller menu. Their menu hasn't changed for years so if you've been there before, you know what it's like. I usually get their burgers or their chicken fajita pita."
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"great thin-crust pizza place! i was visiting my cousins in boise and went here for lunch. its nice that they have slices, since not every place does. and it was super affordable for such awesome pizza! \nand they say all idaho has are potatoes...",
"I am shocked, simply shocked that Guido's only has two prior reviews to mine! This place is so good that it will be the first place I stop after my flight touches down! \n\nThe food is AMAZING, the atmosphere is great and the prices are decent. Stop eating Papa John's or Pizza Hut, that's crap pizza! Eat Guido's because oddly enough, you will be eating true New York style pizza in Idaho. \n\nps: GO VANDALS!\n\nBTW: it is cash and check only, but there is a Wells Fargo ATM right next door, so order your pie then grab some cash!",
"In my opinion, this is the BEST New York Style pizza (at least in Boise OR the entire state of Idaho OR the Pacific Northwest OR the West Coast OR west of the Rocky Mountains OR hell...why not outside of New York?)!! The crust is sometimes a little TOO thin...so thin that you'll occasionally find a hole in your pizza, but there are no other complaints here.\n\nBoise is lucky to have Guido's!",
"Guido's is terrific! Much better than the local yokels usual \"Best of Boise\" faves like Flying Pie.",
"If you're having an unstoppable craving for New York style pizza in Idaho, of all places, Guido's is about the best you'll be able to do. Expect thin crust pizza sold by the slice (about $1.50) with sauce on the sweet side and not too much cheese. You can also order soda, wine or beer from servers who are in a perpetual NY-style hurry. Keep an eye out for the totally random NY-sports-team themed wall decorations.",
"Hands down, the best pizza in Boise. A little greasy, but that is how NY style pizza is supposed to be.",
"For a guy who doesn't like thin crust pizza, I thought this place was pretty good. \n\nDefinitely a cheap place to go for lunch - they have maybe five types of pizza by the slice - cheese or basil for $1.80 a slice and pepperoni, veggie or the pizza of the day for $2.05. The slices are huge and the toppings aren't bad - I got today's special which was garlic, green bell peppers, red onions, and olives. It was awesome - even the dough was good. I'd definitely drop by again for lunch - nice, fast, inexpensive.\n\nMight have to try this place at night, too...",
"Being a native (upstate) New Yorker, I can say hands down not only is this the best NY style pizza in Idaho, but it's the best in the West! After living in CA for several years, nothing there comes close to Guido's. I've even had friends from Brooklyn come out and say it's better than a lot of the pizza in the city even.",
"Ahhh...Guido's...I'm hankering for a slice of their Basil pizza just thinking about 'em. Seriously good pizza! They offer pizza by the slice (or you can order a whole pie) at reasonable prices (between 1.80-2.05/slice depending on what you order). \n\nWhat I'm not crazy about: Their crust. It's a bit inconsistent and a little too crunchy at times (I like to fold NY pizza in half...it's just wrong if the crust is too crispy!). Plus, they don't take debit/credit, which is a little annoying---but there is a ATM nearby and they do take checks.\n\nWhat I like: Their location (right next door to my favorite coffee house? Pizza for dinner and a little coffee and dessert next door at the M...fabulous!). Their toppings are great (not too much cheese...plus fresh basil--yum!). Their sauce is fabulous. And, their service has been great every time I've been there (They don't seem to have a reputation for great service, but I have to say I've always had good luck--the last time I was there, my server threw in an extra slice for free and another worker gave me wine recommendations...they were seriously awesome!). \n \nWhat I love: The fact that they serve wine! It's the one thing I always find lacking at another NY style pizzeria in town. Also, their pizza by the slice variety--they offer 4 types on a daily basis (Guido's original, Basil, Vegetarian, or Pepperoni) plus a random slice of the day. \n\nOverall: Really fabulous pizza. Great prices. Good service. Wine.\n\nNeed I say more?",
"This is my favorite \"cheap\" pizza. I like the basic east coast vibe. Reminds me of the good times in Providence. The spinach salad with the creamy garlic dressing is really popular."
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"They just opened. The service and food was excellent. They also had a live bad that was outstanding. Keep up and great work, I'll be back here for the Music, food and service. I had the pulled pork with fries.",
"Awesome rack of ribs. Best service we've had in USA. Fries were as good as we get in Australia. We'll be back. Beer cold and Garret our server made sure we were well looked after.",
"Went again. Food was good and there was a cool blues band playing. Pity hardly anyone in there. They need a sign and some promotion as the restaurant/bar is fine in everyway. If you are looking for this bar they are in Decatur opposite Coops.",
"Love BB KIngs\n\nWe walked up and down and all around the French market shopping area, popping into various bars and getting our \"to go\" cups. \n\nWe were tired and all we wanted was a NICE place to rest and have a martini\nAnd boy did we luck out when we stumbled in to BB Kings.\n\nFirst off, it was clean....\nMost likely due to the fact it recently open, but clean bars in Nola are hard to find.\n\nWe wanted an espresso martini, which was not on the menu. So our bartender, Marcus, asked us to guide him on how to make it, and it turned out delicious. We named it \"The Bride's Morning,\" as it was my bachelorette party and was a perfect hangover drink. \n\nThe ribs!\nOh my.\nMeat was falling off the bone. We could barely put the rib to our mouths without the meat Falling off. \nAnd not saucy either. I love a nice dry rub rib, where the quality of the meat can't be disguised in sauce.\n\nTommy, the owner was amazing, and if you get a chance, say hi to him. He's pretty funny. \n\nWe actually went back a second day? On our 3 day visit, just because we had such a good time there the first day.\n\nThe value for your money was pretty good too. \n\nOn the second day, we asked for a \"to go\" cup\nNo to go cups there, but Marcus ran across the street to ask a vendor for some to go cups and made It happen. \n\nI hope this place does well.",
"We are locals and have eaten and had great food and service 3 times since New Year's Eve so I knew this was the perfect venue for a birthday party/family reunion. I love this place, you get a HUGE bargain in food and music. The raw oysters are fabulous and hard to find on this end of the Quarter. We will all be back.",
"Been opened about 3 weeks. The food is amazing! Try the ribs...outstanding along with fried pickles & cheese plate. Really nice happy hour & outstanding house band!",
"Food was great, live music awesome. Definitely would come back. Place is clean ambience is great.",
"Great band! The former location of Margaritaville...very nice. The band is a must hear.",
"Great food,great atmosphere!!! I had the ribs and they were pretty good.Live band was very entertaining,they even got everyone to join in and form a \"Soul Train\" line which was very entertaining.All in all I will return and support this new spot in the city.",
"It is all about the entertainment and definitely not about the food. If you like the Blues, you will hear them at BB Kings and experience them from the cuisine. The place really needs a cook.\n\nAtmosphere 80 A small theater\nService 70 Not really\nFood 65 Get your drinks, plenty of them, first.\nValue 70 You are paying for the band. \n\nOur mistake was that we went for dinner. This place is a touch of what New Orleans is all about - the blues and plenty of boos. Eat somewhere else."
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"I love the Coffee Station! It's such a cute place to go on weekend's to get brunch. It's very crowded, so you may have a wait. It's a gazillion pieces of local faire on the wall though, kind of like a delaware county specific version of TGI's or something like that. The only reason this does not get a 5 stars is because they're S.O.S (creamed chipped beef) is kinda crappy. \n\nThey've got performers doing playing guitar and stuff on weekends and it's not bad but you might wanna keep that in mind.",
"The Coffee Station is a great little place. I often go with my Dad on weekend mornings and enjoy the breakfasts. The food is inexpensive and well made. It's typical breakfasts and sandwiches, but there's generally a good portion. Try John's Big Breakfast if you're really hungry. \n\nBe warned, though, lunch type foods are generally not served on Sundays, and usually not before 11ish on other days.",
"The breakfast is average, quite similar to Nifty Fifty's breakfast. That being said, this place has a HUGE following in Delco. \n\nYou know those annoying \"OBX\" black and white, oval stickers you see on cars everywhere? There are CS (Coffee Station, duh) stickers are cars all over Delco. I even see them in Philly! The place certainly knows how to brand itself.\n\nIn all honesty, I never felt the food was worth the hype. My friend's brother works there and I still don't go. That's saying something as I like to support businesses that support my friends and family.",
"The Coffee Station has no more room on the walls for nick-nacks that they're utilizing menu margins to insert quips and puns. \n\nGet a breakfast sandwich on a pretzel roll. \n\nIt gets crowded, and loud, and there might be a guitarist (or two) but thats the great thing about it.",
"Yeah, so I really do love this spot. In that crazy sort of way where you're willing to drive 30 mins at the butt crack of dawn on a Saturday morning just to get their Willy Wonka pancakes or RT 476 platter. Its perfect for what it is: cutesy, crowded, and covered with nick-nacks. A real community gem with dirt cheap prices.",
"The Coffee Station is a small place with awesome breakfast. It closes at 2 on Sundays, so you can't sleep in to long :). Fast service, great food and cheap prices. Big Johns Breakfast is one of my favorites. My wife loves the eggs and hash browns. Sometimes you have to wait 20 or 30 minutes for a seat because there is a line out the door, but its well worth it. Coffee is excellent, as good or better than WAWA in my opinion. They seem to be moving to a larger location where the only PNCBank used to be, about 100 feet from the old location. Highly Recommended.",
"Although I live near the Coffee Station I haven't been there in years and not since they banned smoking. The last time we went I could barely see my meal for all the smoke. Please note - they do not allow smoking now. So Saturday at 8am we went to BJ's just down the road and they didn't open until 9 (I never knew that). With time to wait and hungry belly's we decided to give the Station a try. We were seated by friendly staff right away and drinks were ordered. The place has a nice kitschy decor. She ordered a kind of open face Egg McMuffin and I had SOS. Since serving time in the military I have always considered myself some what a SOS expert. CS SOS was very good, not the best I've had but good. The prices were great and the service attentive and friendly. The only test they did not pass was the sweetener test - they only had the pink stuff. Overall a great place if you like Diner food.",
"The coffee station has the potential as a dope breakfast spot but ends up mediocre. Even their signature morton monster is no big deal...sounds great but its bland and boring. On more than one occassion I've gotten spoiled creamers? I don't even understand how that happened more than once. Also, hiring 15 yr old girls for weekend shifts is probably cost effective but not the best idea for giving customers a welcome experience.",
"I used to really enjoy this place when I was younger because the food and the atmosphere was great. The atmosphere hasn't changed but unfortunately the food has.\n\nEverything has that same unkept griddle taste to it, the ham tastes like the sausage which tastes like the bacon which tastes like grease left on too long. The \"Morton Monster\" which is their sandwitch has reduced in size so much that there's nothing \"monsterous\" about it... and it as well tastes like unkept griddle. I'm not sure if it's due to the times where everybody has to buy cheaper goods or the the underagers they have working the grill that just don't maintain it, but the times of me raving about how great The Coffee Station are have become a thing of the past.",
"Service was a bit slow for a weekday breakfast but the food? YUM-O..meat lovers omelet and they let me sub sliced tomatoes for the hash browns. The Morton Monster sounds amazing. They even have Scrapple! A true slice of Delco culture. LOVE the Philly Sports decor and check out the back room- it used to be a bank vault- don't worry, the sign assures you won't get locked in!"
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"Perfect location for the upcoming hospital that is opening up next year. The service was wonderful even though they were short of staff (it happened to be dinnertime). The prices were decent but expensive if you plan on eating here daily for lunch.\n\nWe had ordered the Steak with onions with black beans on rice. The kids menu quesadilla was mediocre. Overall it is good for the area we are in with limited authentic spanish food.",
"If you are looking for other options besides the food options at wiregrass, then just go down the street to Latin Twist Cafe.\n\nI like this place bc it's family owned and quaint and cute. It's right across the street from the hospital, but other than that, it's more residential area.\n\nThere is also a greek place and ribs place in this same strip mall.\n\nOkay, what counts - The yummies!!! Cuban food in this area - I'm so happy it's here. there not any of these types of options until now.\n\nThey have an area where you can look at some of the different food options and pick from that, or pick from the menu. We picked a shredded pork and beef dish and it came with sides - rice, black beans, plaintains. All the usual cuban sides, you pick what you want. The servings are big, and the food is yummy.\n\nThe husband and wife owner are very nice, accommodating, and helpful. Check this place out. They have one or two small tables where you can eat outside also and bring your puppy!",
"Great option for hispanic food in Wesley Chapel! The pork that I had was amazing! Considering that it was a pork shoulder or 'una pierna', cooking that type of meat is an art form in and of itself. It was very soft and could be pulled apart with a fork. Tamal was very good as well as the red beans or frijoles colorados. I have enough for dinner and lunch tomorrow. Thank God for them!\n\nThe only reason why I'm giving this place 4/5 stars is because I can't speak for the rest of the food. I definitely will be going back to correct that.",
"Starving, my family and I were debating on where to eat once we got to Wiregrass. We saw this on the way and made a u-turn and glad we did. The food was so good. I had the ropa vieja and he had the pernil. Yum. We're Puerto Rican and so we can make a damn good pernil on our own but this was darn good. The food was reasonably priced and though my son didn't feel as hungry as we did, there was a kids menu available. We'll will be going again when we don't want to do a sit down restaurant and just want to eat and go.",
"Best chicharon I've ever had, and I've had it all. I'm not a mofongo connoisseur, but it's the best I've ever had. Service is great. Everything is great!",
"We came in and had a \"snack event\" before a dinner we had to attend. The deviled crabs, stuffed potatoes, sweet plantains, and cafe con leche did not disappoint.\n\nThe owner was super friendly, the quarters are impressively clean, and the wait staff was attentive and courteous.\n\nSounds like a win to me. We should be back.",
"this was my first time at the restaurant and ordered the mofongo with shrimp dish in the red sauce, with yellow rice and red beans. the dish was very, very salty!!!!! the mofongo and red sauce was salty and the yellow rice was hard and undercooked! i complained to both the waiter and the waitress and they just apologized. they went back to the cook (which needs to go to a real culinary school) and told her that i compalined that this whole dish was salty and when i went to pay my bill, her reply was to tell me she apologizes! what? i still had to pay the $13.00 it cost me for this dish i could not and i repeat , could not eat! needless to say, this restaurant lost my business and all my referrals because of the poor customer service they gave me! won't be back there again! they will not stay in business for long if they treat their customers like they did me! :(",
"I'm from Puerto Rico. Born in NJ proudly raised inPuerto Rico. Lived for many years in NY/NJ area. This quick timeline comes to explain why this place is truly garbage! First of all owners are Dominican(nothing against DR) because NY is crowded of their food and they make the best Rotisserie chicken, mangu etc. I gave it a try when they recently opened and after the third was extremely disappointed. I waited for almost a year to go back and pay another visit... To my surprise same crappy svc...and they charge you an arm and a leg for a la carte. For the non Hispanics very impressive, but for true Latinos not to our standards. Every Latino from the area I know that has been there agrees with me. They go once most likely never go back! Lets be real. I was at the hospital across the street once and they even have a bad rep by the staff there. They honestly have to work very hard to compete with hungry Greek located in the same plaza. Even if its different food. Hungry has been holding strong since they open!",
"It's always a pleasure to eat here. Food is bar none the best. \nI've been there maybe 65 times. And every time the food is fresh and delicious. \nThe staff is great no complaints at all.. I do want to mention that the food is not Cuban it's Dominican/Puerto rican food. That's probably why some confusion and other yelpers didn't enjoy it, because their expecting Cuban food. And NO it's not the same thing..",
"The worst, worst, worst service ever. A bunch of teenagers in charge if running the place, and they don't really care too. Never again!"
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"This is the sushi joint up in Circus Circus. and damn I love this spot. they have a sushi buffet thats like $25 a head. the trick is to go there 5 minutes before they close at like 9:55 (might be 8:55), and get the buffet. that way everyone is leaving right when you sit down and you get the sushi chef all to yourself!!! \n\nthen just start ordering! seriously, go to town on the menu. take a shot of the quail egg, the godzilla roll, the salmon skin. try it all! the baked mussels are awesome and so is the sashimi. we bomb the hell out of them with sake bombs up in this joint. ask them if they know the proper criteria for the sake bombing and maybe they'll remember what we did. \n\nps - with the buffet, desert is included! you just have to ask!",
"Came with some friends during our snowboarding trip.\n\nA plus for their sushi buffet, as I love sushi and don't like to pass up all-you-can eat ones. However, this place disappointed me. I mean, I still left feeling satisfied, but somehow, I felt that they could have offered better quality fish, but for the all-you-can eat, I won't complain. Also, the sushi chefs were very nice and accommodating to my group. \n\nI probably won't return to this when I'm in Reno again, just because there are so many restaurants there that I haven't tried.",
"So while my original intention for going to Kokopelli was to use a coupon I had, I'll admit that I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the fish (mmm..saba) offered, especially considering it was all-you-can-eat. While I'm not so much a roll person (I don't like avocado, and the cooked and tempura-d ones seem like an offense to any true sushi lover), there were a few creative rolls (involving spicy scallops and asparagus) that had raw fish as a major component.\n\nNote that this is in a casino - Circus Circus, so the ambiance is hardly authentic, but if you're looking for all-you-can-eat sushi and don't want to eat in a minimall, this is as fine a place as any.",
"The first time we ate the All You Can Eat special here, the chef was much friendlier and more generous. He'd make up double orders of stuff other people ordered and gave it to us to try. He'd prepare double orders of the stuff we ordered. It filled us up fast and got us out. The second time, the chef was stingy and it was uncomfortable every time we had to get his attention to order something.\n\nDecent food, but maybe the chefs need to be a little friendlier since all the ordering is done through them.",
"If you want quality sushi this is the best sushi bar in reno, the fish is also fresh as you can tell because it does not smell like fish when you walk in and I hate the smell at the other places it makes me sick. Do not be fooled for those cheaper all you can eat places as the serve imitation crab and smell bad. Fresh fish should not stink. We have ate at the sushi pier, sushi sky bar terrace in the Atlantis, Ichiban Sushi Bar & sushi boat and and have been very dissapointed. Even my husband loves this place and thinks its the best and hes from Japan. None of them compare to Kokopelli's. \n\nThey have a wide selection compared to the other places and something for everyone. The have the sashimi, long and hand rolls, nigiri, cooked, uncooked, deep fried, vegetarian rolls, and my favorite their specialities like the godzilla roll which is deep friend and has a light drizzle of teriyaki sauce on it, along with their crystal shrimp rolls. \n\nThey also have miso soup, seaweed salad, baked mussels, edamame, and at the end they carve and orange and drizzle it in melon liquer for desert which is all included in the price. \n\nThere prices are worth it as they serve real crab not imitation like most of the other place and are clean inside not dirty. They serve a la carte or all you can eat for one hour. All you can eat is $19.95 which starts at 11:30am-2pm and dinner starts at 5pm-10pm. You can get a discount if you sign up for a players card threw Circus Circus which saves you a few dollars. They also are not timing you either. They have never told us times up. \n\nI have always been pleased with the sushi chefs, even at the most busy times they still manage to keep up and do not time you for an hour. We were there one night for over an hour and they still served us. The largest party we had was 7 people. It did not take us long to get seats but it was on a weekday.\n\nThe only problem is all you can eat is only availbale at the bar not at the tables so if you have a large party its better to call ahead or show up early especially on weekends. \n\nI would highly recommend this place to anyone or for first timers. Even if you can not gather up the nerve to eat raw fish you will love the crystal shrimp long roll, godzilla roll, priscilla roll, elvis roll, Kishimoto roll, california roll, or catepillar roll for the non raw eating people out there.",
"OH MY GOD!\nIf i ever go back to Reno, it will be to eat here for every meal of the day, all day. All you can eat - 25$!! (more for dinner time if i remember correctly)\n\nAll you can eat sushi, you say? Ew!\nYeah, right - this is hands down the *best* shush place I've ever been to. And I would say that even if it wasn't all you can eat (but really, that does help...) The chef made all we asked for, and even some special stuff we didn't. It was great, and we met some nice people and shared foods with them too. \n\nI dream about this place. I love this place. I want to LIVE here! Augh! I can't wait to go back... screw gambling, while the hubby's playing poker, I'll be gorging myself here.",
"You wouldn't think that at the Circus Circus they could have such GREAT sushi, but they do. \n\nThe only reason I give 4 instead of 5 stars is becuase you have to WAIT forever to get seated...but that is what happens when a restaurants is understaffed and has great food!",
"Get the all you can eat sushi. They have a variety of rolls and nigiris to choose from. In addition to the ordinary stuff maguro, hamachi, sake, saba, hirame..., they even have awabi and oysters; the cut thickness is above average too! The sushi chefs are fast and will offer enough sushi to you until your belly drops. This is a must go to place when you're in town.\n\nSorry, sashimis are consider side orders so it's extra.",
"My friend got a $40 food credit along with his stay at the Circus Circus and recommended that we go eat at Kokopelli's.\n\nWe arrived at 7 pm on a Sunday evening, and there was no wait. We were seated at the Sushi bar and promptly greeted by our Asian sushi chef.\n\nWe both did the Sushi buffet for 1 hour (yes, there is a time limit) for $23.99 which included everything on the menu except Sashimi. We both started off with a Pepsi, Seaweed salad, and Miso soup before indulging in at least 4-5 different rolls each. (Mind you, most of these were specialty rolls priced at ~$12 each)\n\nI was really amazed at how our Sushi chef remembered everything that ordered since she was serving us, and two other parties of 2 next to us as well! \n\nService on the restaurant side was mediocre to poor as we had to call the waiter/waitress to come over to pick up our empty plates numerous times in addition to requesting for my friend's soda refill.\n\nAfter the coupon, our total for the meal was $8....we tipped the Sushi chef $20 since she worked hard...really hard.\n\nThe sushi itself was mediocre, it seemed relatively fresh, but for the price, after the coupon, it was definitely a steal! ;)",
"Kokopelli's has a lot of things going for it, unfortunately none of those things is sushi. \n\nOf my two rolls, one tasted as if they had substituted rebar for the tempura shrimp inside and the other fell apart almost immediately. My \"waiter\" also forgot my edamame, which was a blessing, because at $4.25, yes that's right, $4.25 for edamame, it's neither worth the price or the--well--price. \n\nThey do offer Kirin in the tall bottle, hence the second star."
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"We ate lunch on opening day - the entire team and managers were well prepared! Food was great, service was prompt and accurate, and the place was nearly full... So great job for a startup!!\n\nOur group had two pizza's, drinks (soda and beer), and their signature marinated chicken wings - total bill around $70 before tip... which was a bit pricier than expected.\n\nThere was a bar near the door, and they have what appears to be an outdoor seating area (which will be a nice touch when spring rolls around).\n\nWe'll definitely be going back to try more of their menu.",
"Best wings I've ever had...baked in the coal ovens and simply seasoned...no sauce as these are not buffalo wings. \n\nThe pizza is top-notch. The sauce has a nice texture to it and is not over-cooked. I recommend the arugula pizza.",
"After multiple visits to this establishment, as well as it's sibling location in Wayne, I'm indeed pleased to proffer 5 stars.\n\nThe atmosphere is contemporary but diverse in everything from its music choice to the decor. Framed photos of movie stars from the golden age of the 40's and 50's, mingled with sports figures and jerseys. The overall theme seems to be, something for everyone. \n\nThe service is brisk, with well trained and courteous servers. There is a sense of activity and purpose. Orders are called out from the semi-open kitchen area, reminding you that this place is, after all, about food.\n\nThe food is exceptional. Easily the best pizza in the area, and notable for its charred crust. The traditional pies are offered with a fine diversity of toppings. My favorite is the \"hot fingerling pepper,\" which is quite hot indeed. I'm still unsure of the variety of pepper. It is certainly a step above jalapeño in heat. But, while I believe the flavor and heat are consistent with Serrano chiles, these are far larger and longer than any Serrano I've known. It remains a mystery. (A mystery even my server could not dispel.)\n\nA full bar is offered, with a generous selection of beers by the bottle and on tap, together with a comely offering of wines. My most recent visit happened to be half price draft day. Begin with a crisp, family style salad and $3 for a Loose Cannon IPA served in a tall pilsner glass. Then add pizza with a wondrously charred crust and a fine set of toppings. Combine with cheerful service and a reasonable price, and you have my favorite casual dining experience in the area.",
"I had the traditional pie and their wings. \n\nThe pizza tastes great. Flavorful, perfect crunch to the crust, etc. It's what a great pizza should taste like.\nThe wings come without \"sauce\" but instead with onions and a huge piece of flatbread(?). The wings were extremely salty. That piece of bread was also salty. To the point where I felt like I was chewing on morsels of salt. I'm glad I tried it though.\n\nThings to look out for:\nA small pie and small order of wings was $24.\nSome parts of the pizza and wings might not be edible because it's burnt, literally black.\nService was excellent.",
"I was walking through the strip of stores on a Weds night looking for something quick and wanting to get out of the cold so I popped in here with my daughter. I was surprised to hear a 40 minute wait. I went back for lunch a couple days later and saw for myself why there was a wait on a week night like that! We started with a fresh, crispy and delicious Italian salad and tried the white pizza and wings. WOW! I have tried most pizza places in the area and nothing compares! The white pizza had the ricotta and fresh herbs and a nice coal browned crust. The wings are not your typical sauced up hot mess, but flavorful and crispy and then topped with caramelized onions. It was so good we had take out a few days later at which time I tried the tuna sandwich and it was excellent! No mayo here!!\n\nClean space, tv's on multiple walls, friendly staff and a full bar.",
"We have had their pizza at other locations and enjoyed it. An ice storm just came through and thousands of people are without power. I called to make sure they have power and were open and was treated extremely rudely by an employee for asking such a \"stupid\" question. I requested his name, and he hung up on me. Unfortunately, we will never get to try this pizza, because I can't bring myself to eat somewhere that is so insensitive and rude.",
"Really good pizza with attentive service however a pizza with two toppings and two ice teas for $28 bucks is steep",
"Recently, because I've been obsessed by making my own bread/pizza/naan,I had the star kissed idea of building my own brick oven in my backyard. How hard could it be ? I'd walk in Home Depot, buy the necessary elements, assemble it on a lazy spring weekend and be eating Difara quality pizza on Sunday night.\n\nA quick YouTube search on the subject quickly doused my lofty dreams. Turns out you'll need about $5000 and a masonry apprenticeship just to lay the groundwork.\nI guess it's just a grill and a pizza stone for this guy from now on.\n\nThis, however, doesn't mean I can't get the crispy goodness from a brick oven. As a 94WIP listener, I can almost recite Anthony Gargano's Anthony's \"Well Done\" Ads. If south philly's \"The Cuz\" recommends a pizza I take notice. \n\nWe decided to come to the Exton location because it worked for me and my sister in Downingtown. The place was smaller than I imagined but we got a table for 7 within a 1/2 hour. I was very impressed by their beer choices. I was more than pleased with my Lancaster Milk Stout. \n\nThe menu is very brief. I like that they are focusing on pizza and not trying to appease every possible food combination like many chains do. There's pizza, wings, and a few salads or sandwiches. We came for the pizza and wings.\n\nThe wing situation is odd, but I'm definitely not complaining. They put lightly seasoned wings in their oven and serve them without sauce ( not the odd part) but with a mound of sautéed onions and flatbread ( odd, but deliciously genius). Everyone loved them, specifically my hard to please brother-in-law.\n\nThe pizza was as good as advertised. We ordered 3 large; a white pizza for the kids, a regular pizza with sweet peppers and onions, and one of their signature pies with hot peppers, meatball, sausage and ricotta.\nGood lord they were fantastic. I looked over at my son, who is also notoriously picky and he was digging into his 3rd slice.\n\nThe service was quick, friendly and efficient and the atmosphere was perfect pizza place casual. Bonus points for the all time perfect photograph above the urinal (pictured).\n\nThe only thing that keeps Anthony's from a 5star rating is the price. $130 for an order of wings, 3 large pies, 4 beers and a few sodas. I can't say the quality wasn't worth it and we had plenty to eat and some to take home but for someone like me, the price will keep me away unless it a special occasion.\n\nRegardless, I do recommend Anthony's highly. And for all my complaining about the price, it's still cheaper than building a backyard brick oven.",
"Ok, so I've dined here almost a half a dozen times in the past month and am just NOW getting to my review! I think I am withholding my review so that more people do not learn what an amazing place Anthony's is! The establishment is by no means large but come on, it's pizza, they turn over tables enough that the wait is never that outrageous. They are great for those with kids just because of that point, nothing takes too long to be brought to the table, even with the place being full. The beer list is very pressure for a pizza joint, Troegs Troeganator has been my favorite the past two visits. The wings are delicious and a great healthy starter for our two year old daughter since they are not hot and still boast with flavor! Let me full you in on a little seacret, the cauliflower pizza is ridiculously delicious! Never have we been disappointed with Anthony's and everyone we have invited to join us has loved it as well! Looking forward to the outside seating and open air dining that the front windows have to offer soon enough.",
"I generally am not very welcoming of chain establishments, favoring locals, but this place is a revelation. \n\nFirst, I love love love wood fired pizza, and this coal fired fad is a hit! The pizzas are great.\n\nBut the real revelation is that wings don't really have to be that Buffalo staple of fire in your mouth. The wings are are oven fired, covered in a savory rosemary-ish bath and smothered in onions. Mmmmm, like momma used to make even before we knew what wings were!\n\nThis place is a local pizza shop but with considerable sophistication including a tremendous beer menu even crafties will love."
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"SERIOUSLY.....TO DIE FOR!!! Our favorites were \"The Hippie\" (cake donut with chai tea icing and local granola from Indian Lake Trading Company) and the creme brulee!!! The plain glazed donut was HUGE!!!",
"***This is a duplicate of my review for General American Donut Co listing in Yelp. Hopefully that will get straightened out soon.***\n\nOk my first visit was on opening day. There was a line out the door and I had purposely waited until 10:30 thinking the crowds would had dissipated by then. Maybe they had but a 30 minute wait was still ahead of me. \n\nWhile in line, previous customers almost tease you with glimpses of what's to come. This is not on purpose but it's hard not to stare at an object of desire. \n\nOnce at the order desk, you are faced with a hard decision and an easy one. Coffee? Of course. Cold, hot, or espresso based? Doesn't matter when its Stumptown. On this visit, it was a Cold Brew Stumpy, which was wonderful and worth the visit by itself. \n\nOn to the donut. PBJ, Caramel Glaze Bacon, a local variety of the Cronut? In this case, at least one of every type a available which was Salted Caramel, Smore, and Maple Bacon.\n\nAll three were the same in texture and weight. Not dense like a cake donut but with way more substance than a tradition yeast. The sweetness was well balanced and not overly powerful like you would find with a typical Dunkin. No, these donuts are of a different class altogether. \n\nThe next question is, how soon before I go back, and will they have any cronuts left? Regardless, I will leave with at least one donut and one Stumby. Maybe two : )",
"Overpriced, rude and flies, uh what a fail. Line was 20 minutes to the counter to only be told that donuts (for a dozen) will be 30-40 minutes with a really bad attitude. \n\nDecided to just get 2, one bacon, one raised. Could not even get the raised. Ended up with 2 bacon. Compared to some other great donut companies (e.g. Do-rite in Chicago) version it was very average. \n\nAs we walked out there were customers who had been waiting for 30 minutes starting to revolt and ask for refunds. \n\nAlso there were a bunch of flies in the place, not what I want to see when the donuts are in the open. Will not be back.\n\np.s. if you are going to make people wait 20 mins before telling them it is going to be a further 30 mins, maybe tell people at the door, that way they could come back the next day vs. getting a bunch of p'off customers.",
"Four stars for the donuts one star for the service. While they have great flavors of donuts the staff was obviously not prepared for the crowds. The woman working the register was friendly and trying as hard as she could but the guy trying to help her at the counter was just causing more problems. Kind of a turn off for a first impression. Hopefully they will figure things out and get better counter help. I would really like to see this place succeed.... The donuts really are awesome.",
"Like everyone else, I also went on opening day. I arrived around 11:30am and it took a solid half hour to reach the front counter (no big deal though, I mean, HELLO!!, it was opening day. Wasn't expecting to get in and out in 5 minutes!). \n\nDonut flavors on the menu when I got there were S'mores, PB&J, Glazed, and Salted Caramel. Unfortunately, by the time I was up to order, they'd fallen so far behind that the only ones ready immediately were PB&J and S'mores. I opted for the $2.50 PB&J and while it was good, didn't think it was anything special. Basically a plain donut stuffed with Concord grape jelly and topped with peanut butter and powdered sugar(?) \"icing\" of sorts.\n\nAs far as service, I thought the staff was plenty friendly and were doing their best with handling a volume of customers they hadn't anticipated. While there were some unhappy folks (one lady waiting 45 minutes for a donut), the guy at the counter offered a refund and tried to fix the situation. \n\nI'm intrigued by the flavors I didn't get to try, so for that reason, I will be making a return trip.",
"Gotta love the idiots that complain about wait times and glitches on the first day! Donuts were very tasty and the wait was to be expected given the hype around the first craft donut shop in Indy. If you don't want to wait, then visit after the initial rush because this stuff is worthy of many visits!",
"This place has great potential, but is lacking with its first couple of days going public....\n\nI love the idea of this place - there are a few donut institutions in Chicago that I have tried so, the bar was set high for this place when I visited for the first time.\n\nThe flavors at this place are fun and whimsical but nothing inventive; many other chic donut shops do spinoff flavors just like GADC.\n\nI really like the Stumptown coffee. The one thing they don't offer here is a pour over cup of coffee. They have a full coffee drink espresso machine so if you want a fancy caffeinated beverage with your fried dough, you can make your dreams come true here.\n\nThe glaze donut was a nice raised yeast donut. Very doughy and chewy yum. The raspberry filled was disaponiting - the lemon flavor was very very fake and tasted chemical-y. If you're going to charge so much for artsy crafted donuts, use real ingredients!\n\nI love how this shop wanted to provide a place to sit and enjoy your treats. I hate how many revered donut shops in Chicago are just a carry out deal; you can actually enjoy your hot coffee and donut. Although, the floor was sticky and the tables really needed to be wiped down. I felt like during the lull of the late morning when there was not a line of customers one of the two sighted employees could have been on cleanup duty....it just looks a little trashy inside....bathrooms were great here - my hands were sticky after that glaze donut (that's what...she said...?!) and I truely appreciated the rinse stations.",
"I can't tell you how excited I was when I heard that General American Donut Company was opening up. I patiently waited as they finished construction on their building, wondering if this was truly ever going to happen. Unlike most of my friends, I waited until after opening day to visit,but made my way there yesterday morning for a few breakfast items.\n\nFrom the outside, the place looks like a tiny little shop, but there was a lot more space than I thought. The exposed beams in the ceiling make the place feel bigger than it is, but the lack of lighting makes it seem a bit dull. I think some ferns or other plants would help brighten the place up.\n\nThere were about 5 people in front of me when I arrived, and I waited in line about 10 minutes before being served. The menu is fairly small, and since the flavors rotate, the menu doesn't advertise what they have. You have to wait in the line before you get to the front and have to make a split second decision OR piss the people off behind you because you don't know what you want yet. I'd like to see a chalkboard sign outside on the sidewalk that lists the selection for the day so I can start thinking while I'm in line. \n\nI went with the raised glazed and the bacon maple bourbon. Even though I ordered only two donuts, they came out in a box, not a bag. Everything comes \"to go\" so even if I had planned on sitting down in the shop and eating, they would have come in a cardboard box. I hope over time they change this because it seems wasteful.\n\nThe donuts were good.. nothing over-the-top good, but nothing bad either. Perhaps after they're open a little longer, some of the kinks will work themselves out and this place will find it's footing to succeed.",
"I tried three of their donuts: the Creme brûlée, salted carmel glazed, and standard glazed. I had been looking forward to trying them out since I saw the write-up in the Star. But the single-word feeling that comes to mind is disappointed. \n\nThe best of the three was the Creme brûlée. It was soft and the Creme was delightful. I didn't get any of the brûlée taste though. The salted Carmel was good but the amount of glaze was too small for the size of the donut. It was mostly like eating bread. The least successful was the standard glazed. There was so little glaze that you could easily see the dry cake in many places. I could only eat a bite or two. \n\nAll that said , the donuts were not horrible. They tasted pretty good but certainly not worth the exorbitant prices - between $2 and $3 for most of them. And the texture and flavor wasn't even close to what you can get at Long's for a fraction of the price. The quality was more in line with Dunkin Donuts, except for the plain glazed which was more in line with store- bought generic donuts. But I did like that you can dine in, unlike Longs.",
"Why spend 50 cents on a donut elsewhere when you can spend $2-$3 for one here? \n\nWe'll get to that.\n\nSo, I first heard about this place while causally glancing over my trusted local news sites. They were all aglow with news about Indy's continued emergence into big citydom with the arrival of our very own gourmet donut shop! I'll admit it: my first thought was \"slow news week,\" followed promptly by an acknowledgement of a primetime ready pr campaign when I see it. Donut fever- and not just the run of the mill kind, but the kind of heat flashes that could only be quelled by gourmet ingredients and tender loving frying care- took Indy by storm.\n\nAnd then a friend posted on Facebook about waiting in line for 20 minutes for some of these tasty goodnesses, complete with a picture of people lining out the door awaiting their turn. \"For a donut?\" I thought. Surely, there must be something to these deep fried rings of splendor that will awaken a love buried deep within my brittle soul. \n\nAnd it turns out there is! A thirteen point buck logo! THE Stumptown Coffee! Really awesome rustic and handmadeesque packaging! If only my taste buds shared the same values as my sense of design and aesthetic appeal. \n\nOh, and the donuts tasted remarkably like...donuts. Okay, sure, it could be me. My unsophisticated palate may not be able to discern the nuanced stratifications of donut prowess. I'll readily admit this is likely the case.\n\nBut about that logo with the thirteen point buck. What does this majestic woodland creature have to do with donuts? Hell if I know, but it does remind me of the time my wife and I went to Portland a few years ago with a mission to have dinner at the Woodsman Tavern. We'd read about the place in Bon Appetit (I know, right?!? THE Bon Appetit) a few months prior to our trip. Oh, the place sounded so woodsy and smart and woodsy and outdoorsy and smart and beardy (and-hey!- I have a beard!) and culinary and sophisticated but not too sophisticated... right up our newly recognized ascension to Middle Classdom alley. Finally! We could feel what it felt like to live a life ripped straight from the glossy margins of an honest-to-goodness lifestyle magazine. \n\nWhen we arrived in Portland, each time we were asked by friends about our plans, we always answered the same way. \"We're up for anything, but we want to make sure to eat dinner at the Woodsman!\" Our friends passed odd glances of curiosity towards us each time we said this, but we thought nothing of it. Surely, these poor souls had yet to meet an issue of Bon Appetit. \n\nThe Woodsman Tavern was adorned with mounted bucks and other animals on the wall. This was not a place that messed around or was about to let you forget where you were.\n\nAs it turned out, our friends knew already what we would only soon discover for ourselves. The Woodsman Tavern kindof sucked. And by \"kindof sucked\", I mean the food was decent, but everything else about it- especially the service- was abysmal. In short, it was a place meant to exist only in the pages of a bullshit lifestyle mag. They'd spent a lot of time sweating the marketing details on how to capture the attention of a national media outlet and absolutely no time on how to actually make a great restaurant. Why bother making great food and a desirable eating experience when you can just pay a PR person to make everyone think you do that?\n\nOh, and I first tasted the trumpeted Stumptown Coffee at the Woodsman. And... I'll get to that in a bit.\n\nAs it turns out, the Woodsman out-Portlanded Portland. And for all their effort, they became a running joke in Portland, ripe for Portlandia but little else. \n\nSo it goes with our donut shop, I think. The logo is a bad harbinger. It has all the markings of a we-had-a-really-cool-design-and-needed-an-excuse-to-promote-an-idea-so-we-made-a-gourmet-cafe all over it. There's a lot of form, but at the end of the day, the function is a decent donut, and, well, those can be had at any of the other hundreds of places that sell them. \n\nAnd a word about Stumptown Coffee. I know coffee taste is subjective, and while I think Stumptown is akin to swill, and to each their own, I just want to say this: those cold brewed coffee bottles sure look nice don't they? I mean, considering the bottle costs about 1000% more to make than the coffee it contains, it should. \n\nSo how are their donuts? Considering this is more of a lifestyle marketing shop, who cares? Plenty a upwardly mobile, mostly white, liberal, urban dweller will be waiting to throw their dollars at what these donuts represent. Let them. Take it while the taking is good.\n\nSo why would someone spend roughly 5-6 times for a donut here than you can get anywhere else? Because you can."
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"My husband & I liked Ambrosia Centro despite its erratic service. Now managed by Geoffrey Browning (former co-owner of the excellent Joe Muer's Grill in Detroit), Lorenzo's Ristorante is a wonderful place for dinner downtown. Our waiter had impeccable manners & detailed knowledge of the menu. The new decor is brighter, more open. We liked everything we ate: good bread and cozze alla marinara to start, pear salad & caciucco for me, mista salad & lobster rags for my husband. When he found the balsamic dressing on his salad overwhelming the waiter replaced it immediately with a different salad. We passed on dessert, which looked delicious, only because were running a race the next morning. We look forward to our next dinner at Lorenzo's!",
"Good service, knowledgeable servers, best pasta in town. Will go back.",
"Awesome food. Awesome service. Awesome atmosphere.\n\nThe space has been totally transformed into a comfy, classy, spacious setting. The waiter made knowledgable wine recommendations and was incredibly personable. \n\nThe food... oh my! Hubby ordered the specials - cream of mushroom soup and penne pasta with broccoli in a cream sauce (No pretentious descriptions here) and was blown away. The soup, he said, was like a wood fired pizza - far from the Campbell's soup he's used to. He just couldn't stop smiling.\n\nMy pasta had chicken, artichokes, capers and sun dried tomatoes - phenomenal! It was really robust without being overpowering. It was like a party on my plate. If it wouldn't have been offensive to lick the plate, I just might have. \n\nOh, and the bread. Fresh, airy, and so so so good. By far, the best we've had in a really long time, if not ever!\n\nHave the waiter box up part of your dinner if that's what's needed to make sure you have room for dessert. We split the custard with blueberry compote - wow. Light, rich, flavorful... The pastry chef deserves a raise for whipping up that little treat. \n\nThe service was wonderful. They found the right balance between relaxing and elegant without being stuffy. The waiter was right there when we needed something, but was never hovering. The food came out at just the right pace - we didn't feel rushed and never wondered if they'd forgotten us. Even with a large party going on in the back room.\n\nThe prices were right, too. Entrees starting around $16; wine bottles a little more pricy, but worth it in the $35 range. Full bar at the ready.\n\nFor a new restaurant (~4 months), they seem to have everything down pat. This might be our new favorite place.",
"We were in Indy last week for a convention and were pleasantly surprised to find a number of great eateries, Lorenzo's being one of them. The atmosphere was classy and serene and the service was superb and knowledgeable. Of course, those things would mean nothing if the food had not also been outstanding! We started with the calamari appetizer and it was tender, succulent and tasty with a delicious and different dipping sauce. For a main course, we each had a different pasta dish - one so full of lobster we had to wonder how they could sell it for the price. The other was a simple rustic sausage and pasta dish with a spicy red sauce. Both were delicious and plentiful enough that we each had another meal the next day. The wine selection was very good and the one we chose very tasty. On top of the sensational food, the fact that the place is entirely affordable cannot be overlooked. This was a great experience and I would highly recommend it.",
"Overall, very tasty food and friendly, knowledgable service. I had Veal Piccata, which was outstanding. Only complaint, very small portion. The Caesar Salad was pretty good...I've had better. I also had a cup of Minestrone soup which was very good. My partner had a Capellini dish with meatballs that looked very good and was finished off pretty quick, so I'd say he enjoyed it. The bread I could have eaten all day. Nice atmosphere and we went around 3:00pm, so it was pretty quiet. Definitely worth a try.",
"This place is a gem in downtown Indy. I had th divine pleasure of eating here almost every day during my one week Super Bowl stay in Indy. The menu is a great mix of classics and their take on dishes. The Pear Salad is refreshing and light, the meatballs were good but not fantastic. For pasta, I enjoyed the Penne ala Vodka very much. It has a hint of spice but not overwhelming and the not typical Penne is delish! The Chicken Alfredo Pasta is amazing as is the side of Alfredo pasta. For entrees, I reccomend the Chicken dish with sun dried tomato and mozzarella. Lastly, the bar, which seats about 12, is just the right size. If I am ever in Indy again I will be sure to stop by and highly reccomend it to anyone in town looking for a nice home cooked italian meal that is clearly made with love.",
"The best thing about the restaurant is the lovely, warm interior that allows for space between diners and lower noise levels. The salads were great - fresh and varied greens with minimal dressing. Bread is also a winner. My partner had the lobster rags which included generous amounts of lobster and a tasty pomodoro sauce with pasta sheets. My penne alla vodka was a big disappointment. Such a simple dish - yet it had obviously been warmed in the microwave, as the pasta was flattened out and the pasta was hot in some areas and cold in others. No room for a microwave in an authentic Italian kitchen. As this is the only vegetarian option I noted on the menu - tough to try again.",
"Very good food, right price, not a franchise, enough said.",
"Great atmosphere, great service, and great food. Everyone in our foursome enjoyed everything they ordered. The penne ala vodka is outstanding, as is the veal piccata. We also loved the caprese salad. We will return and will recommend Lorenzo's to others.",
"I'm very surprised to see such high reviews for this place. I was not impressed at all. My lunchtime order of Red Pepper Pappardella Bolognese was $13, which is on the high side for pasta downtown unless it comes with a salad. This was just the pasta, and the portion was pretty paltry, even for lunch. Bread came to the table, but it was nothing special.\n\nThe pappardella itself was very disappointing. I am a fan of al dente, but this pasta was actually undercooked. I think it must have come from batches of pasta that were cooked at different times, because most of it was ok, but probably a quarter of it was underdone. Since I was on my lunch break, I didn't have time to send it back, so I just crunched through. I did tell the server it was undercooked though -- he seemed uninterested. He also took a bit of time to come to our table, even though we were the ONLY ones there. We could also hear women talking and giggling loudly in the front. \n\nThis place felt like it has potential to be intimate, inviting, and have good food. But it didn't happen on our trip."
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"Great atmosphere, super friendly service, amazing chocolate espresso cookies, fantastic coffee and delicious kale ravioli!",
"Bright, airy and modern, these new girls are taking over the block! It's their first official day, so kinks are expected. And the kink was being over-serviced, so no tears :-)\n\nMy savory focaccia was fantastic! The tomato tasted better than any I've had at the farmers' market this year. Why four stars? \n\nThis is a restaurant that happens to offer outstanding baked goods. My pastry & coffee was over $10, excluding gratuity. This means with my budget, it's a treat rather than a regular stop.",
"Went for breakfast on opening day expecting to see some \"opening day jitters.\" None. In the context of a typical John Besh restaurant, they were well staffed (probably over-staffed, but hey, it was opening day), prepared and ready to go. I ordered a biscuit sandwich with chicken sausage, egg and cheese. Thinking that the typical breakfast sandwich isn't enough food for a normal guy, I also ordered a side bowl of cheese grits. Ok, I confess, I do love good cheese grits. \n\nMy mistake. The sandwich was huge. Biscuit was flaky, sausage was savory, the only miss was the cheese; it appeared to be an american cheese slice (I could be wrong, so I'm not deducting anything for that because frankly, it worked and tasted great). Let me say it again: it was HUGE. And tasty. The grits appeared to be more of a corn grit, which was unusual but balanced well with the grated/shredded melted cheese on top. Also very tasty.\n\nNow for the most important part: the coffee was excellent. I'm a coffee snob. I don't use cream, sugar or anything that could take away from the flavor. I drink it black and love it that way. It was rich, not too overwhelming, had interesting hints of flavor, fresh and hot. Rang that bell, in my opinion. \n\nThe seating is comfortable, high quality on everything and the fresh flowers were a nice touch. There's a long common table in the middle, which is fun, except when you're the only person sitting there. Will have to try that again when they're a busier. \n\nI peeked at the baked goods on the way out and I'm impressed. For the lunch/dinner crowd, the menu looks interesting and there's full bar. I'll be back.",
"Had the fried chicken sandwich. Bread was amazing. Chicken had good flavor, but needs to either be pounded out or butterflied. Far too thick for a sandwich. Slaw was good. Chips lacked any taste.",
"I have been following their Instagram for awhile now. I was so excited about the grand opening day and I knew it would be wise to make reservations. We were greeted right away. The place was crowded! \nThe restaurant looked nice. The fixtures along the bar are whisks! Cute! The big windows give the restaurant a feeling of openness. \nThe menu items drew me in! I think I \"oohed and ahhed\" a lot of the items. Thanks to having company, I knew I would get to try multiple items. We ordered the pimento and ham plate, pigs in a blanket, Mac n cheese, smoked salmon tartine, figs and goat cheese tartine, and roasted yardbird. Everything was pretty good. My favorite was the figs and goat cheese tartine. My least was the Mac n cheese lacking in flavor and was bland. Overall, a nice new place to try but none of the food stayed on my mind. Also, don't come here if you are the type to look for \"bang for your buck\". The tartines are approximately $10. You will be hungry if you don't order anything with that. Choose the sandwiches or entrees instead.",
"We always know we will get an awesome meal at any Besh restaurant, but with his newest partnership with Kelly Fields and Lisa White, this is just the twist New Orleans needed. Decadent pastries, very special coffees, and light to substantial bites. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served, and we have been lucky enough to eat here for 2 meals in 24 hours! Yesterday's incredible lunch drew us right back for an amazing breakfast today!",
"BOMB DOT COM!!! One dish was just as good as the next!\nI am a fan!",
"Cookies and bread!!!!!!!!! Nola needed this, and I couldn't be happier. The peanut butter/chocolate chip and the chocolate espresso cookies are PERFECT. I can't wait to try everything. Brava, ladies!!!",
"Went for lunch and the place was packed. Waited approximately 20 or 30 minutes for our table. The hostess kept us updated on out table and soon as we sat down brought out complimentary appetizers because of the wait. I got the crab roll and it was awesome. Our waiter was a little slow but it was only the second day open. \nThe sea salt chocolate cookies were awesome. Looking forward to coming back and trying other items in the menu",
"Awesome new addition to the CBD. Interesting coffee themed cocktails. We tried numerous things from the menu and everyone was delicious. Favorites are the buttered crab roll, skillet cornbread, hanger steak, lamb sandwich, and the corn and crab fritters. Really can't go wrong with anything at this place. \n\nGood noisy but not too loud environment. Friendly staff and good service. Can't wait to try for breakfast!"
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"I've been following chef Gerard Craft's tweets about Pastaria for many months now... trip to Italy, practice pizzas in his backyard, choosing plates and silverware, etc., and it was so much fun to be there on opening weekend. \n\nThe space is wide open, casual and inviting. All the pasta is made at the front of the restaurant, and there's a gelato counter with some amazing flavors. Tonight they had basil (wow), birthday cake (with chunks of cake in it), banana sesame, salted caramel, goat cheese, pistachio and others. \n\nThe food was delicious. We tried a salad, pasta with cheese and pepper, pasta with bolognese sauce and a margherita pizza. The cheese and pepper pasta was really creamy and a little spicy... so good. The pizza crust might have been my best part of the meal... just perfect and with a slight char on the bottom. The bolognese had a bit of a smoky salami flavor which we thought was interesting.\n\nThere was a ton of staff - looked liked there were 4 or 5 restaurant managers walking around - and our server was efficient, friendly and knowledgeable about the dishes.\n\nWe really enjoyed our first visit to Pastaria and look forward to going again very soon.\n\nUPDATE, 9 PM: We just ate our gelato that we got to go. Wow. Best gelato I've had outside Italy. Fantastic.",
"We were so excited to eat at Gerard Craft's newest restaurant because we are the biggest fans of Niche. This restaurant definitely lived up to the Craft name! The space is very open and casual, with a large kitchen counter and open brick oven. The walls are filled with pictures of Italy, which I'm assuming are from Gerard's travels. \n\nThe service was very friendly and quick and the food was fantastic. The fried risotto cheese balls were excellent and the black pepper pasta, described as adult mac 'n cheese, was ridiculously tasty! They have gelato and allow you walk up and sample the flavors. We decided on salted caramel and dark chocolate and both were really good. It was fun to see Gerard making pizzas in the kitchen and you can even sit at the kitchen counter to eat. \n\nWe were very impressed with the quality of the service and food, especially since Pastaria was only it's second night of dinner service. It's wonderful to have a casual, fun Italian place to go to and I can't wait to go back. Congrats Gerard and crew for another success!",
"Best pasta in St. Louis hands down. completely homemade from scratch. Incredibly fresh and delicious ingredients. Everything tastes AMAZING and the service is superb! Also, homemade gelato.\n\nWay above most anything you can get to eat in St. Louis, tastes like a great meal in NYC, or Boston. \n\nDo yourself a favor and go there!\nTakes reservations for 6 or more, and at least right now they get pretty busy at peak times (7PM), but we arrived at 8 and had no wait.",
"Fantastic meal of fresh, homemade pasta. We had quite a variety of pizzas and pastas at our table and the excellence came through with every dish. I ended the meal with the goat cheese gelato. Awesome!",
"The atmosphere is open and comfortable. The food is amazing. We were there during their first week and service was at its best. They were all open to hearing what was good, needed improvement (nothing at this time) and what wasn't good (nothing)\nI think Gerard is a smart business owner and an excellent chef with great restaurant concepts.\nI started with the shaved kale salad, think of a classic ceaser, only with kale. It was delicious. We split a bottle of Pinot and I finished with a glass of Sangiovese, which was so jammy and yummy, I'll be getting a bottle next time.\nMy entree was the pepper and cheese pasta. It was super flavorful and the pepper was just right. Our server, Boen, described it as adult mac and cheese and I immediately thought if Kraft Mac and Chz, which i haven't had in decades, this was NOTHING like that. THe cheese sauce was so light it didn't take away from the homemade pasta, which I am sure was intentional. I took home basil gelato and goat cheese gelato, both amazingly delicious\nClearly, I am tired because I cannot think of another descriptive word besides \"delicious\". \nI will definitley come back to Pastaria. I think this will be a regular place for me. I can't wait to try the pizza and to be able to come in for lunch!",
"I'm not a big fan of Italian food, but had to give this a try. The wait was long on opening weekend, about an hour, but we were prepared for that. The food and service were super. Kale salad was terrific, entrees also. Salt caramel gelato for dessert. Well worth the wait.",
"The best meal I've had in a long while. This place has only been open a week, and it already seems to be running like a well-oiled machine. The service was great and the staff all had the knowing smiles of those that genuinely enjoy what they do, taking pleasure in the expressions of the diners as they devoured forkfuls of Craft's delicious concoctions. My husband and I couldn't settle the debate of whose plate was better, my Pappardelle with smoked pork, mascarpone and apples, or his Garganelle with beef ragout, gremolata and olives. Both were perfectly cooked, perfectly seasoned, perfectly balanced. This meal was truly a joy to eat! The atmosphere is comfortable and unpretentious, and you find yourself serenaded with the dulcet strains of Jack White, rather than some cheesy Muzak. We also enjoyed the \"cheesy risotto balls\" (just call them arancini, and give your diners a little credit. ;) ). There's no cocktail menu yet, but I put my drinking experience in the bartender's more than capable hands and was delivered a tasty elixir of gin, St. Germain and fresh lemon and lime juices, a better-rounded cocktail than graces the composed menus of many establishments. The only part of our meal that failed to enamour me was the tiramisu, and it wasn't bad, it just lacked the punch of cheese, booze or espresso that I was hoping for. The hazelnut gelato, however, was excellent, made from a real paste of roasted nuts and packed with flavor. The pasta was downright craveable, and if Pastaria were open today, I would be back to try more menu offerings tonight!",
"The perfect place for having dinner with friends you haven't seen in 4 months. Pastaria reminds me of everything that I miss about the St. Louis dining scene--familiar, comfortable, unhurried, and just plain good food.\n\nWe started off with two appetizers--the risotto balls and the bruschetta. The risotto balls were delicious. I'm a big sauce person so I probably would have stuffed myself with risotto balls if I hadn't had to share with my tablemates. The bruschetta was a little more... interesting. I was expecting a more traditional bruschetta, but the way that Pastaria makes their bruschetta is with a big slice of bread and then they put these pickled (?) tomatoes on top. The pickled tomatoes were just a little too sour for me. \n\nAll throughout dinner, the waiter/waitress brings out these enormous loaves of bread that they slice up and then bring around to the table. On the table, there is both olive oil and a spicy chili oil that has quite a bit of kick to it.\n\nI ordered the pasta bolognese. I probably didn't eat half of it (due to the aforementioned risotto balls and bread), but it wasn't due to a lack of trying. Good stuff.\n\nAnd then--then, there was the gelato. We probably spent 10 minutes just trying their different flavors. They have some common flavors like banana and chocolate. But then, they have flavors like basil and goat cheese. The basil was by far the standout. I actually ended up choosing the pistachio, dark chocolate, and basil but I would have been perfectly content with just the basil.\n\nThe gelato part of the restaurant is also open to walk-ins. Shame I don't live in St. Louis now or I would make so many drive-by gelato stops.",
"At first, when I heard Pastaria was opening in Clayton, I had mixed expectations. I really really like Niche, but I'm indifferent on Taste. So, overall I thought it would be a great place, and certainly interesting idea. After all, Clayton seriously needed a new hip restaurant. \n\nUnfortunately, for the most part, this place was not a hit.\n\nI ordered a pinot grigio, with my Margaretta pizza. The pizza was just blah. It was so lifeless and floppy that it was only edible if you cut it into pieces and used a fork. I then ordered this chocolate torte that was very dry tasting and honestly nothing special, but not terrible either. Overall, everything I ordered was just OK.\n\nMy friend ordered the squash soup, with the tortellini pasta that had artichokes. She says the squash soup is unlike anything she has had before, and the tortellini was \"interesting.\" Apparently the tortellini dish confirmed for her that she doesn't like artichokes...I sampled some of her pasta and I have to say I wasn't a fan either of any of it. Finally she ordered the dark chocolate gellato, and that may have been our favorite of everything we had that night. It's pretty sad when the thing you remember the most is not the main reason why you went to the restaurant in the first place. \n\nThe service of Pastaria was great, but a little too good. They kept making sure my friend and I liked our dishes and that we didn't need anything else. At some point they just need to let it go and stop asking. \n\nIt's too bad they don't offer fun and inspired mixed cocktails. Their drink menu was more about their wine and beer than it was about cocktails. We asked if they had a list of drinks they make and our waiter just said if you ask for something they can probably make it. Well when we asked for something he said they couldn't make it because they needed a blender for it. haha. Oh well. \n\nI really hope they learn from their first month of being in business and change some details of their menu. I can't say I will be back any time soon, and that's too bad because I live nearby and wanted to take the bf.",
"The place is superb! Had dinner twice this week , and the opening week shake out seems complete. The vibe will please families with kids if they get in early and are not in a huge hurry. The pizzas and pastas stand out and reflect local ingredients and made from scratch\nCare. I am afraid the home run combo of Kraft's talent, the very affordable prices, and a very hip space, will cause long waits. The reservation policy is likely for groups of 4 or more I was told. There is a private dining room above the bar for up to 50 or so I think. The bar us fun but cramped . The staff is great and do save room for gelato and tiramisu . \n\nSources say lunch\nWill happen in a month or so. The\nOnly part I would improve is the valet parking. The drop off zone was clogged and they will need a strong manager out there to keep it flowing."
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"Pleasantly surprised after reading previous review that the food was actually quite decent. We decided to visit this place because it was convenient to our hotel. The 3 people in our party ordered from their \"specials\" menu: salmon oscar and surf and turf. The 2 having the salmon oscar thought that it was pretty good. I had the s&t and was amazed that the 6 oz. filet (covered with a crawfish cream sauce) was cooked to my desire and was actually pretty darn good! The crabcakes were decent; not fried, but broiled with a pleasant topping as well. The baked potatoes were very good. Service was a little slow, but they were very busy. Bar is good if you have to wait; a fair wine/beer selection. Great bluegrass band roamed the restaurant. Overall, it was a very good dining experience, and I'm pretty picky and usually dine in more upscale restaurants than this.",
"Its sorta a theme place. Backwoods country, with a fish pond that is interesting, but (smelly). Menu is typical and food is run of the mill. But I did like those free little sugar covered bread things? But their covered in sugar....i'm weak!",
"In town for a family reunion, this is the place where we met our first night. On our arrival, our group already were in a private room and had been served their food which everyone seemed quite happy with...this night there were 14 of us. \nWe decided to make reservations to return for Father's Day brunch, with 18 in our party. Again, we had our own private area in a different spot. Service was excellent. Being a Sunday they have a separate brunch menu. We chose instead to go with the catfish which was delicious. Meal starts out with fried 'donut' holes dipped in powdered sugar...arrving at the table warm and melt in your mouth goodness. Had to force ourselves to only eat one, knowing we had a full meal still coming. \nWhile we waited for the food I took a couple of the younger family members to check out the restaurant. Numerous fish & game mounts thru out, Decorated in a rustic cabin feel. There is a little fish pond in back with tables surrounding it. Lots of nooks & crannies and interesting things to look at. \nBack to the table, food was arriving. Our waitress was very attentive to our needs checking back with us often. While we ate there was a local blue grass band playing tunes which was nice background music for our meal. \nAs we left all of the Dads got to pick up a free pack of fish hooks in honor of Father's Day. In regards to the restrooms, there is a b & w picture of a man & a woman holding fishing poles or some sort of camping item on each appropriate door. We did have to look twice at the woman's door to make sure we were in the right place, as the woman in the photo had a hood on & it was a bit hard to tell...a child in our party got it wrong! I would suggest switching the photo to a photo that there is no doubt it is a woman.",
"Good food, friendly staff, reasonable prices. The decoration is rustic but lively. We sat by the indoor pond (no smells as per other reviews). Everything was mostly on point during our visit and we are definitely planning to go back.\n\nFood:\nThe catfish is probably the best of the 3 restaurants I tried during my visit to Nashville - even the tartar sauce was better. My wife had the spicy shrimp and grits, quite a unique dish and highly recommended for anyone interested in trying something new. The macaroni & cheese seemed bland.\n\nThis is one of the great places to eat at on the Music Valley Drive near the Opryland. \nIf you are looking for prime meat, consider the Santa Fe just down the road.",
"Ate lunch here on Spring Break, 2010, 4 adults, 3 kids. Everyone liked the place.\n\nGood food, friendly staff, and as Jose O. notes, a rustic interior, simulated hunting/fishing camp.\n\nAppetizer was the fried pickles, which were OK, but I had better at the Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville.\n\nI had the Buffalo Chicken sandwich, which was great, as were the fries. I also tried the shimp and grits, which was good buy very spicy. I also had the local beer that the server recommended, it was very good.\n\nThe kids enjoyed checking out the fish pond (which contained large catfish.)",
"Went here with a large group and these guys were great! The place had a great atmosphere all around for both adults and kids....service was great! They were not pushy or want to rush things as often happens when you have a large group. Everyone got served in a timely manner as the group filtered in and the food was fantastic! Our group had quite the variety from the menu and I don't think anyone left unsatisfied! I personally had the ribs and they were very good as well as the side items of mashed potatoes and coleslaw. Drinks were kept full, desserts served, and live music to boot! What more could you ask for!!! I highly recommend whether you have a large group or not...good food and great service!",
"This place is terrific. Good Food ... Reasonably Priced ... Interesting Decor.\n\nThe service was great. The waitress was there with a fresh drink before you even thought about asking for it. The indoor fish pond was a nice little attraction. I had the Blackened Catfish sandwich and it was great. The deep fried dill pickle chips are very very good. The peach cobbler and the banana pudding were also fantastic.\n\nWell worth the trip.",
"Food here was great had the catfish it was really good the breading was just right not to much but enough to do the job. Wife had BBQ plate said it was fantastic. Friends had chilly great and a mushroom Swiss burger and loved it. Friendly staff good atmosphere. Great comfort food great price a good place to go with friends and just hang out and eat",
"I was in the area for somewhere that might be good while I was out of town and this place looked big from the outside with lots of cars in the lot so I stopped. Once inside the place had a really fun atmosphere and can seat many people! The menu is all southern food and I tried ribs and catfish and both were great examples of how southern food is supposed to be! I really suggest people to try this place! Food, service, and atmosphere are all great!",
"Came here with a large group and food and service was smooth as silk. Not to die for food, but reasonable prices, and the service and cute atmosphere made it fun!"
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"Sub Zero... Conveniently located in the heart of the Central West End this very modern vodka bar packs an allure of stepping into an sleek Arctic tundra of blue lighting and sexy mood lighting. Stainless steel everything also makes for a rather esthetically pleasing environment. The bar tenders are very nice and are always up for conversation (just keep it brief, especially when it is a busy night). \n Sleekness and service aside, Sub Zero serves as a mecca, of sorts, for all vodka enthusiasts. There are flavored infusion shots that will excite more than just your taste buds and a wide range of martinis made with some of the most premium vodkas in the world. The bar also serves sushi until 1am which proves to be beneficial after a few drinks. If I could give a Sub Zero patron one bit of advice it would be to leave the words Smirnoff or Absolut at the door... \n\nOh and by the way, \ndon't be the person who asks for the shot of the \"best\" vodka in the house... unless you are willing to shell out 20+ dollars for a single shot. (unless you are into that kind of thing)",
"I love vodka, so I was really excited about this place.\n\nGood selcetion and decent service. The crowd was typical Central West End, so no complaints from me there..\n\nHowever, the idea of an ice-topped bar didn't really work as well as they might have planned. This isn't Vegas. When you just come in from the freezing ass 2 degree St. Louis weather, the last thing you want to saddle up to is a bar made of ice.",
"This was a pretty awesome Vodka bar. I don't drink, but I did actually indulge in an Oreo Martini here. Worth it. It was busy, but plenty of waitresses. And the waitresses were very attentive. I highly suggest here if you go to the central west end.",
"Sleek and sexy, just the sort of place you'd expect to find in any major chic city. The sushi is pretty good; better than most in St. Louis, though expensive for what it is. The drinks and vodkas are fantastic. I especially enjoyed the sushi mary, which is a bloody mary served with a side of wasabi, ginger, and a shrimp. Extra wasabi in the sushi mary was excellent.",
"one of my favorite bars in st. louis. great selection of VODKA (and stocks most of my HANGAR 1 FAVORITES, if not all). the staff is really good with their mixing technique with a touch of flair. you seriously can not believe how many people in st. louis screw up mixing vodka, but they have it down to an art. i love the \"ICE\" layer on the bar, which constantly keeps your drink cool, but not watered down. hands down, they make the best MARTINIS as well. normal central west end crowd.\n\ni dub this place cooler than a penguin's ass. probably why its called SUBZERO. if its too cool for you, then take your ass somewhere else.",
"The owner of Sub Zero Vodka Bar have opened up an upscale burger restaurant right next door. They offer burgers that range from SW Veggie Burgers to Kobe Beef & Lobster Tail burgers with much more interesting side then just fries. We liked the ambiance (similar to the vodka bar) and the food was hit or miss. The tempura vegetable side and the sweet potato fries were amazing, but the classic burger was nothing better than I could make myself. The succisa and buffalo mozzarella burger was pretty good, but next time (and I will definitely go back) I'm looking to try the Lamburger with hummus, mint and cucumber.",
"I totally agree with the very astute first reviewer, except I give it 4 stars rather than 3. \n\nUpscale burgers seem silly, but this place does 'em tasty. The service was great and Sub Zero is always fun. 4 stars all the way. Definitely go check it out. \n\nI second the tempura and sweet potato fries. But skip the \"classic\" burger (simple cheese burger) and go for something more creative. \n\nAnd if you see me there, get me a vodka soda, no straw.",
"Want a nice, stiff drink? Go to Sub Zero.\n\nI took a short trip to Sub Zero one evening, just to see what all the hype was about. Here's what I found out:\n\n1) When it comes to vodka, they mean business. They have lots of it. And I talking the good kind.\n2) Yes, there really is sushi into the evening. And into the night.\n3) The ice bar is pretty neat (nothing worse than a warm drink, especially if it's vodka-based).\n4) The drinks are stiff. The staff is friendly. And if you don't like your drink, you should just let them know.\n5) It gets pretty crowded, so get there early--also, not a great place to try to relax, more of a great place to grab a drink (and sushi) with friends.\n\nBottom line: If you love vodka, you need to go to this place.",
"They try harder than other spots in the area. Their drinks (especially vodka-based) are great, and if not, they take it seriously and want you to tell them. They serve decent sushi well into the night. It get really REALLY crowded with scenesters, so summertime is best when they also have street seating open. The staff's really friendly and efficient and are really good at talking a belligerent drunk out of the place.",
"Sub Zero is ice cold, a cool place. Yeah that was cheesy, like something Schwarzenegger would say. But actually the place is pretty neat. When it first opened it was advertised as a vodka and sushi bar, and since then I have no idea what they advertise themselves as now. Maybe it's the same thing. But anyways how awesome is that? Two things that I love cannot live with out, vodka and sushi, they are the main attractions at a bar that I where I lived right around the corner from. I knew that good times were to be had there, and they certainly were.\n\nInside Sub Zero an atmosphere that keeps up with the name of the establishment. Small and quaint Sub Zero packs a lot of people into their blue-lit sushi serving vodka heaven. Drinks are served and everyone seems to be enjoying sipping their little glass well dry. Every once and a while you will see someone eating some sushi, but most of the people seem to come for the drinks. I rather enjoyed the Sputnik.\n\nI haven't been there in a little while, mostly because each time I pass I am on my way to some other place, though it always looks fun inside when I peak into the window and see all the people chatting it up inside enjoying themselves.\n\nSub Zero is a nice kind of place to go with a small group of people, not for the large group, as the place is rather small. Sub Zero is a fun place to go for a couple of drinks, because they are rather expensive, but still the place is neat."
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"Daleng is a much needed spot in the neighborhood. I decided to give this place a try on a Thursday night, feeling too lazy to cook, and I am so glad that I did. They advertise themselves as a South Asian restaurant - serving an infusion of Thai, Vietnamese and Cambodian cuisines. The place is small but has plenty of seating and smells heavenly upon entering. \n\nThe food here is delicious. Everything taste so fresh and flavorful. I tried the Cambodian Beef Kroueung Stir-fry. The flavors were so developed and complex - just the right amount of spicy, yet still savory and strong notes of lemongrass. \n\nThe portion sizes are generous, and the prices are very reasonable. The staff is super friendly too, and are very accommodating of food allergies, which is a huge plus. I look forward to returning for a second visit.",
"We went here for dinner on a Thursday night. It was delicious! We both lived in Cambodia for a spell and found out the owner is Cambodian. I had the beef kroeung and my husband the chicken vegetable curry. Both were delicious. Definitely a great addition to the neighborhood. Sadly they are not BYOB bit hopefully in the future.",
"Yummmmmm. I ate the chicken and vegetable curry. It was a huge portion for the price and the curry was flavorful! The only downside was that the chicken was a little bit tough. But it really didn't bother me too much. I would definitely come back here again!",
"Great new spot in the neighborhood! Beef spring rolls, Banh mi, chicken curry, and iced tea were spot on. The place smelled amazing and everyone was very friendly. Can't wait to try more of the menu!",
"Do you like homemade? Look no further! \n\nFood - I ordered a basic pad thai and a strawberry smoothie so I already knew what to expect if it was gonna be good. The pad thai reminded me of home, not too dry and not too greasy, and the smoothie was made with real fruit, not that fake, overly sweet stuff you find in other places. I will have to try the kroeung another day, since the family is Cambodian.\n\nPeople - VERY FRIENDLY!, engaging, knowledgeable, interesting family story (mom/chef is from Cambodia and lived through war times).\n\nAmbience - The homey, family-owned business (spoiler: cause it is) kind of feel. \n\nLocation - Nice, safe neighborhood close to UPenn; very accessible.",
"Fantastic service and great food! They are very accommodating people and make really tasty noodle bowls.",
"I was looking for a place to go for lunch in my neighborhood and looked here on yelp only to find this Southeast Asian gem snuck into my hood so i decided to try it. My entree Stir Fried Chow Fun in gravy is a Cambodian dish and gravy is Cambodian and lighter in color but very flavorful. I had tofu as my protein. I also tried appetizer. I had the Vegetarian Summer roll (Vietnamese )with tofu and loved their peanut sauce. Flavorful and not too salty. Lastly, i tried the Vietnamese Iced coffee. Vietnamese iced coffee is made with the famous louisiana dark roast coffee with chicory , Cafe du Monde. I have had this coffer before and it tastes perfect ad iced coffee. Li made it sugar free with splenda for me. Very tasty and refreshing. I shall come back with and without friends visiting. Very nice owners. Delicious food. welcome to the neighborhood!!",
"Our food was incredibly tasty and reasonably priced. The restaurant itself is very clean, and the owners are nice and will go out of their way to make you smile.\n\nThis is a welcomed addition to the neighborhood, and I can't wait to return soon.",
"A cool find! I've driven down Walnut St before but never really noticed this place. When I googled 'thai food near me' this place was one of the first restaurants that popped up. Short menu but everything is well made and well seasoned!! We ordered shrimp summer rolls, Thai tom yum chicken (served with white rice) and chicken & veggie curry (served with white rice). We were very pleased to get so much food for just $20. We will be ordering from them again!! Also the staff were super friendly.",
"Great local restaurant in the neighborhood. Tried the Pan-Seared Garlic Pork Chop as well as shared Tang Tang Chicken with friends. Both dishes were flavorful and delicious. The pork chop was not tough (I was able to cut it with a plastic knife!) and chicken was both sweet and tangy and crispy. Would totally recommend this place!!"
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"So far, so good. I grabbed a couple sandwiches there last night and I had no complaints. I tried the Monticello which was delicious. Came out in a Sarcone's style sesame roll, but seemed a bit softer than what you'd find at Primo, which I liked. The roast beef, sharp provolone, and wasabi mayo was a great combo (will probably add onions next time). Pizzas looked pretty good as well, but didn't have the opportunity to try them.",
"OK, got to stop by and try the pizza. Do yourself a favor and try their Upside Down Pizza with provolone on the bottom and sauce on top. For my tastes, the sauce is made with the perfect amount of sweetness. You heard it here first, this may be West Chester's BEST PIZZA.",
"Just tried this place for the first time and so far, so good. Since Las Vegas pizza has gone downhill in recent months (sad) I've been looking for a legit WC pizza joint. My wife and I tried the upside down pie with provolone and it was delicious. Perfectly cooked (save for a few bubbles) with great sauce. It's (almost) like a little bit of Pica's out in Chester County. Definitely worth a try.",
"BEST pizza and cheese steaks! I am in disbelief over how great the cheese steak tasted. I cannot remember the last time I had a great steak. Fresh ingredients! Great first experience; food was awesome.",
"This place is awesome. Large strombolis and calzones, great sandwiches (love the mcqueen and pilgrim - pilgrim will get you by for a delivery version of capriotti's bobby). New Orleans pizza is yummy and my fave but so far everything has been really good. Order from here - hard working and eager to please staff.",
"Yum! Good pizza, friendly staff and super clean. We ate in as we are from out of town and it was better than I hoped for when I pulled up outside. The exterior looks like it is just a take-out location, but I was wrong.",
"Best pizza in town. I've heard their salads and dough balls are great as well.",
"Great pizza and sandwiches and definitley worth the drive from south\nPhiladelphia.. Our favorites are the new orleans and Idaho potato pizza..it's outrageously good and makes us come back every time!",
"Best pizza and subs in West Chester. The salads are amazing! The Vespucci, Nina, and Satchmo sandwiches are great as well.",
"Have taken out from here a few dozen times over the past eight months The meatball sandwich, pizza, BLT wrap, crab soup, and turkey with stuffing sandwich are all great. Never had a bad meal from here. Highly recommend."
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"I used to swear by the prime ribs at Kreis', but something changed the last time I was there. Not only were the steaks sub-standard, but the service was horrid. Also, don't bother going for dinner without a reservation - They'll send you packing in a very rude manner.",
"To respond immediately to Jason - I did not have prime rib. I've never managed to get excited about prime rib - maybe I've never had any that was good. We did have sketchy-ish service.\n\nI went here for dinner with a party of roughly 20 after a very small wedding ceremony. We arrived right on time for the reservation the groom had made, but ended up waiting about 45 minutes to be seated. I'm not clear why - they knew 20 people were coming...surely they should have known to plan ahead and have seating ready. As it was, they seated us in the downstairs room, which was actually fine - it ended up being a private room. Service, once we got seated, was fine - I think they just didn't think to prep for the large party ahead of time, which is odd.\n\nWe had several appetizers - bacon wrapped scallops, which were amazing, tender and perfectly cooked, garlic butter shrimp, again delicious and just right, and toasted ravioli (which aren't really much to write home about, but are so good in all forms, and hard find outside of St. Louis.) All worth having again, most definitely.\n\nMy main course was a peppercorn crusted fillet, which was done exactly right, coated in tender green and pink peppercorns, and topped with a burgundy mushroom sauce...marvelous. Another reason why I should actually go to real steakhouses. Others in the party had veal and chicken Oscar, both excellent with very nice pieces of crab meat and delicious sauces.\n\nDesert for me was carrot cake...and it was so-so. Basically just every day carrot cake, but with a too cold icing that wasn't very good. And there was too much of it...I know, I know, no such thing, but really, I don't need an inch on each piece of cake, especially if it's not that good.\n\nAnyway, I would go again. My parents, who were with the wedding party for dinner, commented that even though they rarely wanted to go through the \"trouble\" of heading out for nice dinners (as opposed to the glory that is Mi Lupita), that this was a place they would come to again.",
"Service was fantastic. Calamari was a bit rubbery, Caesar salad was good, and the Filet was out of this world. I ordered the Filet (beef tenderloin) and I added blue cheese. It was phenomenal. It was so tender that I barely had to chew it. \n\nWe went on a weeknight and had no problem getting seated.",
"Wait Staff has been there forever. The bartender has been there longer than forever. I am only going to write about the Prime Rib. It is the best of any Prime Rib I have eaten anywhere (New York, Las Vegas, etc.). The twice baked potato and the house salad is just outstanding. Bring your appetite and your money quality comes at a price. A St. Louis tradition for as long as I have been alive (60 years)",
"This is a comfy cozy steakhouse, with some of the best service staff in St. Louis and fresh, wonderfully prepared food. I've been here with a party of six and also just with my wife and had a wonderful dining experience both times.",
"Have you ever regretted your decision as soon as you order something? \n\nLike crap, should have gotten the spicy chicken sandwich meal, instead of going for 5 value menu items... \n\n... and then there's that little window of opportunity to change your mind, but you stick with your decision, and then it's gah... NEXT TIME.\n\nWell there will definitely be a next time for Kreis' as despite the fact that I cleaned all but one last bite of my sirloin (the prime one, as the waiter said the rest was choice...), I was eyeing the prime rib across the table as one of our friends ever so slowly went through his. Getting to sample the plethora of flavors in a bite of that prime rib furthered my regret.\n\nThat isn't to say that my order wasn't one of the best steaks I've had in St. Louis. It had a great aged flavor and didn't need any additional seasoning beyond the salt and pepper on there.\n\nI can't say that anything else there was very memorable. Had a crabcake that was decent and an amaretto cheesecake. A return visit is definitely on just for the steak alone.\n\nPRIME RIB! *Shakes Fist*\n\nI'll get you next time....",
"I went here on a Saturday night while my mom and I were visiting my older brother (who is a sophomore at Wash U) and his girlfriend (a sophomore at Mizzou), and it was delicious!!!!! The decor is very nice with dim lighting and the waiters dressed in red jackets. The wait staff is attentive, friendly, and wonderful! The food is absolutely incredible!!!! The bread basket contains hot and delicious ciabatta rolls, which I loved!!! To start my mom, brother, and Meredith all got the wedge salads, which they loved. For the main course, I got the crab cake entree, which was fabulous!!! As a side dish, I got the twice baked potato, which was soooo yummy. My mom and brother both got the prime rib, and they said it was amazing!! Meredith got the filet mignon, which was very much to her liking also. They all also got the twice baked potatoes as their sides, and these are a must try when you come here!!!!!! For dessert, I got the key lime pie, which was wonderful. My brother got the apple strudell, which he absolutely loved!!!! It was an incredible meal, and we will definitely be going back when we're visiting again!!!!",
"The steaks are the best I've had in town and not as expensive as you'd expect. It's a nice quiet place to eat on a date or with a group if you want to be able to hear each other speak. We signed up for their mailing list and got a coupon around the time of our anniversary which was nice.",
"If you're into old-school, traditional steakhouses, this is the place for you, right down to the wood paneling...LOL. The bf knows how much I love prime rib, so he took me here for my birthday. We arrived around 6:15 on Saturday, and it was fairly empty so we took a seat at the bar to have some pre-dinner drinks - the drinks are stiff but I guess that means its worth your money. :) The place started to fill up by 6:30, so we opted to get our table and start dinner.\n\nService here is attentive and I appreciate not being rushed with ordering, eating, etc, even when the restaurant is busy. For our meal, we opted for:\n\n1) Kreis dinner salad - nothing special.\n2) Spinach salad on special - DELICIOUS!!! This salad came with a goat cheese fritter, candied walnuts, and raspberry vinegarette dressing...yumm!\n3) Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus - DELICIOUS!!! So we both opted for this size bc the \"queen cut\" is supposedly only 8-10 oz. Imagine my surprise that the 2nd size available is 30oz (yes, including the bone but STILL!). However, it turned out to be a good choice bc I basically ate 95% of it...LOL. The bf's cut was not as nice as mine as his had quite a bit of fat on it, but he said it worked out OK bc he couldn't have eaten it all anyway. It was cooked as I requested and the au jus was perfect with the prime rib.\n4) German fries with onion - something new, but it was good. It's like french fries but stir-fried with onions.\n5) Broccoli with lemon butter - as expected!\n\nWe were too stuffed for dessert. Now whenever I crave prime rib, I have somewhere to go!",
"Portions are huge - almost grossly so. If it's a great piece of beef, I recommend Citizen Kane's, instead."
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"Great place! I came here on a Sunday for lunch, and had the Chicken broth with Rice soup and Broiled Day Boat Sea Scallops for my entree. Both were made fantastically, and our service was extremely speedy. I used to come here a lot when I was a kid, so I'm glad with my changing food tastes, everything still tastes delicious!",
"Had dinner there recently ,and it was great.Manhattans at the bar ,WoW, you must stop after one or two , but they won't flag you.Nice to see people that are well dressed. Large French cut pork chop done to perfection. House Merlot was good but not great. Service was courteous and prompt,we changed our minds ,during our fine salads,no one got flustered. Oh, and try the snapper soup one of the best in town.I had no room for desert , but the coffee and the decaf were a nice finish. I hope to go again !",
"Well, very sad situation. Made a reservation to dine there last weekend. No mention was made of the fact that the hallowed Vesper Club has closed its doors and moved across the street to the basement (yes - the basement) of the Racket Club. Enjoyed a drink at the bar with the very personable bartender, Joe. But our experience went downhill in the dining room. Prices very expensive and menu limited (no more flounder stuffed with crabmeat) The snapper soup was over $7. and was barely warm. It was straight out of a can as were the vegetables on the side. The entree was also served warm with processed mashed potatoes. I would never return - and this is a place that was a favorite of our family for decades.",
"These guys have a lot of kinks to work out before they can really take off. \n\nMy wife and I came out for dinner last night. The dining area was full Of people but the vibe was strange. No music, bad lighting and not much fun energy for a supper club. \n\nWe were seated by a really nice hostess and then we waited and waited. For about 15 minutes (which seems like a very long time in this type of atmosphere) no one showed up. Not to say I will be right with you, not to pour us water, not to ask of we wanted a drink, nothing!\n\nTwo or three waiters and waitresses took care of the tables surrounding us, yet silence at our table. \n\nSo, feeling the bad overall vibe, we got\nUp and left. Went to Alma de Cuba, gladly waited for a table for 45 minutes while having drinks in a very vibrant atmosphere and had an amazing meal and a great time! \n\nMaybe the food is good maybe it's not, but the bad vibe would have dampened our experience one way or the other. To add insult to injury, when I called to reserve I explained that this was our 15 year anniversary and I wanted my wife to have a good experience.",
"Very nice venue but I'm not sure about the theme here. \n\nThere's a live band in the main floor and there's a secret room downstairs with a DJ. When I walked in, I felt like it was the perfect spot for: all the single ladies, all the single ladies - Now, put your hands up! We checked out the venue and went upstairs to take a seat. There was plenty of availability.\n\n Also the place is a restaurant but not a quiet one at all. On Saturday night, I tried the oysters and the lamb. We ordered two glasses of wine to enjoy. The bill was definitely on the triple $ side. Service was good but not too quick. We never got our glasses of water refilled and it took them a while to give us the oysters which all they need to do is place them on a chilled tray. \n\nHowever, as I mentioned, it's a good spot for a girls/guys night out.",
"I am pretty certain that this new establishment i not really sure what it wants to be in terms of theme. The main bar is very nice and active, was not really comfortable and oddly configured, the speakeasy was interesting and very well done. The pre-dinner cocktails were very good but a bit overpriced. The menu/dining idea is very conflicted. An example of the food sharing concept is that when a table orders a 24 oz center cut sirloin meant for sharing and it comes to the table whole is a bit ridiculous. I did politely ask the server to take it to the kitchen after presentation for carving but he insisted cutting table side. The result was not good as he did not have the proper knife and was cutting on the plate rather than a cutting board. The result was a plate sliding and shifting on the table and 24 oz of mutilated beef. I was very unimpressed with the preparation and taste of all items except for the crab cocktail which was quite good.",
"Our first visit to Vesper and a memorable one. Great vibe as we entered, terrific cocktails in the lounge and an awesome meal. Our server helped us navigate the menu, made excellent recommendations and cared for our every need. Scallops with pork belly, prawns and duck were a delicious variety. We shared a large steak that fed us all and shared sweet desserts.\nEveryone was welcoming and attentive to our every need. Don't miss the pretzel rolls and mustard butter... over the top!\nWell go back soon.",
"Was wooed by the charming hostess Lauren, who deftly recruited my friends and I to come check Vesper out. We had about 30 mins before our main man had to catch a cab to the 30th Street Station, and we'd resolved to get one more last drink, so it was serendipitous that she found us on the street, idling. I'm glad we went in, and I like the sense of experimentation here; Lauren gave us a great tour of the secret lounge and the history behind it. There was a very talented live musician covering everything from Johnny Cash to Pink Floyd. Everybody working there was very attentive and seemed keen on creating a positive experience. I feel like this place is going to be very popular and hoppin' in the near future, especially given its relationship to and proximity with Misconduct Tavern. Will definitely be back, and, again, kudos to Lauren for the guerrilla marketing.",
"Loving the redone style, Vesper! \n\nWas very surprised that on a late Tuesday night, this place still had a live, talented artist playing and there was a decent amount of people inside. \n\nThe drinks are...legit. So given that I am a recent college grad and am only recently developing a palette away from vodka in plastic handles, I was surprised. The martini, the manhattan, the cosmo, all legit. No frills, no fruity add-ons. Like Ron from Parks and Recs would probably love this place. While I might just opt for a fruity drink next time, I appreciate the vibe they have going and how they are true to their image. \n\nFriendly staff!",
"By my own admission, I do not enjoy going to most restaurants because I am such a fussy eater even in my middle age. Most friends and family don't like going with me, either, for the same reason. I eat mostly meat and I generally don't care for anything fancy to be done to it. I will sometimes eat vegetables. I hesitated to try Vesper but doorman Steve from the Radisson Blu (worth staying at that hotel just to pick his brain) told me I should go for it. I'm so glad I listened. Vesper, not to be confused with The Vesper Boat Club, is only about a month old and it's on a little alley that I would not have noticed had I not been directed there. The New York strip steak was perhaps the best steak I have ever eaten and it is the first one in my entire life that I did not put ketchup on. We're talking serious lip-smacking good here. Whatever the marinade or sauce they added it to was fantastic. The mashed potatoes were great. They even added some kind of kick to the asparagus that made that good, too. As a rule, I don't eat asparagus but I was feeling frisky tonight. My girlfriend ordered crab cakes and some sort of toast with mushroom and she loved her meal, too. We topped that off with a creme brulee with strawberries. Waiter Chris, meanwhile, was very patient with my fuss-budget questions and requests. And if dinner by itself wasn't good enough, The Vesper Club hosted a small live band that played its guts out. One guy sang and played guitar, supported by two other musicians on guitar and one on violin. Fair Trade Folk Band I believe their name was. There was a soulfulness to the lead singer's voice that was tremendous. The service was outstanding throughout our dining experience. I'm a tough judge on restaurant service, well-remembering my own challenging times waiting tables 20 years ago. Another reason I don't like eating out is that I can't stand bad service. From the moment we set foot in the place, though, I could tell that Vesper is run by people who understand how to make service a priority. And did I mention there is a very cleverly conceived speak-easy there, too? The next time I come to Philadelphia, that's where I'm eating on the first night. And maybe second. And third."
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"Run far away, run as fast as you can. Stay away from this place. They have brought their non-business ethics from St.Pete to Clearwater/ Palm Harbor. \nI was there yesterday to give it a try with my family. We waited 30mins for 4 limp spring rolls. We also waited for another 35 mins for our main course. My wife could not down her Pho when it came. My kids said the rice was not good and refused to eat the \"Com Tam\"( Broken rice)...I ordered a Veggie soup and was given 80% broccoli and un-seasoned soup. They charged me an extra $3.50 because I wanted to eat vegan. \nPeople just stop here! Don't go, don't try and you will be happy with it...",
"I was really happy to see Pho Queen open. The only reputable Pho place is in Countryside mall, and now we have another!\n\nThe husbeast and I were seated, our orders placed and we ended up getting our starters - Fresh spring rolls - in less than 3 minutes. They were absolutely fresh! The peanut sauce was a tiny bit sweet but over all, they were very good.\n\nMy husband ordered combination pho and I ordered one of their Bun bowls, with pork and shrimp. These came to our table in about 7 minutes. The food was amazing! It too was fresh, quick and oh so damned tasty!\n\nThe only reason I've given them a 4 was that it's OBVIOUS this used to be a steak house, they've done nothing to change it at all. And the music.. Adele's greatest hits played only on piano. It just lacked something. I would much rather have heard standard \"Oriental\" or \"Asian\" music for atmosphere. \n\nWe WILL be back!",
"Was super excited when I saw the Pho Quyen on Park Blvd had a sign saying that this was opening up in Palm Harbor! \n\nSo my first visit was not the greatest. Usually they are super efficient at the other Pho Quyens, you can get in and out of the restaurant really fast. Not so much here..\n\nThey sat me in the far back with a menu, and then walked away. I sat there and waited for a few minutes and no one came back for my drink order. I waited another 5 minutes and then flagged someone down. He then returned with my beverage and then I had to stop him from walking away to take my order. The food took a little longer than normal to come out, and I didn't think that the spring rolls or the Pho were as fresh as the other locations. Then when I was done with my meal no one came back to check on me or get me my check, I had to flag them down again. \n\nI will be going back, only because I love Vietnamese and they are so close, so they'll get another chance to redeem themselves. I'm assuming that maybe they are working out the kinks in the service at a new location. We'll see!",
"Today my partner and I started an eating regimen that dictates moderate fasting two days a week. We decided to kick off the program with vegetarian Pho. After consulting YelpEarth, we were pleasantly surprised to find that a Vietnamese restaurant had sprung up nearby.\n\nI must say that after having read the early reviews, we approached Pho Queen without a reservation but with reservations. Spoiler alert: everything turned out fine.\n\nThe place had the look of a defrocked steakhouse, as if the prior staff had hurriedly snuffed out the fire and headed on back to Bowlegs. Our waiter more or less confirmed our suspicions. Surprisingly, we thought that the faux WildWest look went great with the Pho. One does not miss all the velvet paintings, tarnished gold leaf, and incomprehensible if lovely calligraphy that usually fills these places. While these are early days, the present accumulation of floral prints goes just fine with the several non-functioning fireplaces and nicely balances the array of undercooked food warnings. \n\nWhen we arrived a little after eight, the ample parking lot was perhaps two-thirds full. After choosing one of the several dozen entrances, we were immediately seated and quickly handed off to our waiter. I promptly chose a mixed vegetable pho with noodles in a beef broth, spent a moment memorizing the two-digit number, as my Yelp briefing warned me to expect an English-challenged surly waiter. I slammed my menu shut, as there was some suggestion in the reviews that subtlety was not in order. I advised my partner to do the same. Approximately fifteen seconds later, a waiter arrived. While he may not have been born in this country, he spoke a clear colloquial English. My partner wanted a variation on my mixed vegetable Pho, and the waiter quickly caught on that she just wanted the broth and noodles, although there was no such item on the menu. \n\nIt took almost five minutes for our two bowls to show up. Accompanying them was a large plate full of branches of basil, bean sprouts, jalapeño pepper slices, and lime sections. Our table had a station full of various flammable sauces, chop sticks, and those cute little East Asian spoons.\n\nI ordered ice tea, and it was refilled by at least four different people (serially, not in parallel). Our assigned waiter came over several times to ask if everything was OK and suggested that we might want more bean sprouts and basil. We took him up on the offer and promptly got another large plate of vegetation.\n\nThe bowls were quite large and probably kicked us over today's calorie limit. Next time, maybe we'll share a bowl. Both of us were thoroughly pleased. We're certainly not experts on Vietnamese food, but we've had lots of Pho, and this was right up there.\n\nWhen we requested our bill, it might have taken a minute for the request to be acknowledged, another minute for the bill to be presented, and maybe ninety seconds for the card to be swiped and returned. Our total bill came to less than fifteen dollars. The waiter explained that they had knocked two bucks off Judy's Pho because it was so easy to make. Otherwise, we'd be talking a stratospheric $17.00 for the two of us.\n\nI don't normally write such long reviews, but I really think this place got less than a fair shake. On the other hand, maybe we were just lucky. I will say that we'll be back soon to test our luck.",
"Overall I was happy with my meal, the service is friendly, and the place is clean. What was disappointing is that for such a large menu there are only about 4 dishes that are vegetarian, and no Pho vegetarian dishes. I got a crispy noodle dish with veggies and my wife got some vegetable soup. It was very good but I really wish they had some more options for us.\n\nThe food came out REALLY fast. Too fast, in my opinion. We were in and out of there in 25 minutes, including an appetizer.\n\nI'll go again but Lotus Vegetarian in Pinellas Park is still my favorite.",
"Very good Vietnamese food. Service was a little slow but the food was served hot and very tasty. Prices are reasonable and the menu choices are over the top.",
"Very Good! I have never had Vietnamese food and was excited to try this new restaurant. On the way to our seat I was looking at all the food we were passing, and it looked delicious. We asked our server for recommendations, and he suggested the Pork Chop and Rare Beef Soup. My son ordered the soup and loved it -- he is kinda picky about food, so that was awesome to hear. I ordered the pork chop and it was very flavorful, excellent. We also tried the chicken congee, and after adding some accessory flavors to it, it was also good.\n\nThe service was very attentive, the food was hot when it arrived, and the entire experience was a pleasure. We were very impressed at the reasonable pricing throughout the menu. \n\nWe will be back!",
"Only tried lunch and their to-go menu and I would put them up there with any other good Vietnamese. The lack of adult beverages keeps me away from the evening menu and I have places closer to home. For a lunch stop it's a keeper and should last longer than some of the other restaurants on that stretch of US 19",
"Service was on top of their game even if there were way to many of them for the amount of people. Egg rolls were sad little oily things that looked like cat turds. Pho was good though it came out 45 seconds after the rolls. I was a bit insulted that four members of the waitstaff came by to ask me if I could use chopsticks and then gave me a look that said they didn't believe me. Not a bad experience but not great either... I expected better.",
"I just saying okay because I asked for spring rolls & when I got home I saw they were summer rolls. I will give them another try because my boyfriend said the pho was delicious."
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"I went here on a Saturday night with a party of 3. We arrived around 10:45pm and were quickly seated. There were about 50 other people in the restaurant at the time. We were first asked to sit at one of the large round high tables, but I declined and asked for a booth. One was quickly cleaned and we were seated.\n\nI had one of their \"new\" sizzling fajitas (mixed chicken and beef) and the others had the Asian shrimp pasta, and some steak.\n\nWe ordered a round of drinks - which unfortunately took about 30 minutes to get. I asked after about 20 minutes where they were and the waitress informed me they only had 1 bartender on staff for the entire place. A Saturday night with only 1 bartender for a restaurant with about 60+ people in there?!?! Someone needs to re-evaluate their staffing needs.\n\nThe food was decent for the price. I didn't care much for my flour tortillas. They were about 5\" and highly rubbery and thick. I much prefer the tortillas that are thin and have a yellow ting to them, than the bright white ones. I think they steam them, and thus why they are rubbery. I swear you could grab each side and stretch it out.\n\nThe atmosphere was good and lively. They need to get their music down though. The songs they were playing were just too far out there. I think they have used the same looped soundtrack for the past 15 years?\n\nThe waiter was attentive and had a good attitude. \n\nOverall it was a pleasant experience - tab for 3 came to around $60 with 4 drinks.",
"came here for a quick lunch with my cousin. i like that they have unlimited soup and salad for $6.99. the shrimp and spinach salad was pretty good. i wasn't a fan of the oriental chicken salad. the soups were good. my fav was probably the french onion soup...you can never go wrong with french onion soup. =) all in all pretty standard food. good service.",
"Came in for lunch after shopping at the mall. Seated quickly. Ordered steak asiago & shrimp from the diet menu Med-rare. It was too tough to eat. Got Dijon chicken & portabello. Replacement came in lightning speed. Tasted good, but the after-taste is as if the broiler has never been cleaned. Also, since when is broccoli stems considered a vegetable?\n\nThe server had no personality and I felt rather unwelcomed and rushed. I doubt that I'll ever return to that location.",
"Beer and wings is all I go for but if you want to go around 530 on a friday good luck. You'll be waiting for a long time. (Park Mall location)\nThe kids love this place and its pretty affordable too. We ended up leaving and going next door to Chipotle because we were starving. The line there was wrapped around the inside and only a few people were sitting. \nGrrrrr....left that place too.",
"I had an excellent experience here last week. There is a lunch happy hour from 11-3, a regular happy hour from 3-7, and a late happy hour from 9-11. So if you're not too set on a specific item, you can always order off the happy hour menu for discounted food. Unfortunately, if you want a non-alcoholic specialty drink, it's not half off unless you get liquor in it - ridiculous, right? My friend and I just got appetizers, and they were delicious - boneless wings, artichoke and spinach dip, and mozzarella sticks. Usually you can count on chain restaurants having consistently decent food, but these days it's more about being in a hurry more often than not.",
"Went for late night happy hour..Service really sucked! \nFood was typical bar fare (The Artichoke Dip was really good). There were quite a few of us, and everything ordered looked freshly microwaved.\nI have no desire to ever go back.",
"I'm a sucker for their riblets and mashed potatos! I will seriously only order this combination! Ive tasted most of the food on their menu but I always go back to my riblets @ garlic mashed pots, they have never let me down!",
"Blah, this is why I haven't ate at one of these in like 3 years...\n\nSo some friends we were hanging out with wanted to eat here and despite my general apprehension about places like this I went ahead and gave it a whirl.\n\nThe place was chaotic, loud, in pure disarray, and generally unpleasant.\n\nWe were seated and I noticed numerous distressed faces in my section, soon a couple left and about 3 mins later food was sat on their table.\n\nPeople had been waiting so long I actually witnessed tables staring eachother down trying to figure out how they were going to divide the food after they stole it. No one ever did it but I swear everyone in the section was considering it.\n\nA manager came over to apologize profusely to the table next to us for the poor service and long delays.\n\nWell at this point we were pot committed starving and not in the mood to hunt for another meal.\n\nOur waitress was some sort of space alien that threw out unnecessary personal information we didn't ask for at every visit. It was as if she felt she needed to talk to us to make us feel welcome....Just keep my drink full, check in on me, and make sure I am doing good. Interrupting our conversation to share information irrelevant to what is going is not only rude but everytime she walked away there was awkward silence followed by us laughing trying to figure out what in the world she was doing.\n\nMe and my wife did a 2 for $20 deal or whatever...\n\nThe appetizer was boneless wings, we did honey chipotle and it was ok cooked properly decently sauced and had ok flavor.\n\nThe entree I selected was steak and veggies with mash potatoes I figured that you can't mess up steak and steamed veggies...well I was wrong.\n\nI asked for my steak medium rare knowing that most these places over cook their meat and I would get it medium...worked out as intended my medium rare steak came out medium well....imagine if I asked for medium what I would have got??? \n\nVeggies looked like they were dehydrated who knew broccoli had white splotches and dry tendrils?\n\nPotatoes looked bleh....\n\nWell I ate my steak got the check for the table and got a great reminder on why I don't eat at places like this more then I have to.",
"This review is only for the bar area of this particular Applebee's. First off, the service was good, the food (appetizers only) was ok, but the smell coming up off the floor from the mats behind the bar was overpowering! I know where that smell was coming from because I once worked at a lunch counter that used the same sort of mats, and had the same horrible smell. It's from the moisture that builds up under the mats when they aren't cleaned properly. I'm not saying that the bar/restaurant isn't clean (I certainly managed to finish my food and beer without any hesitation), but the smell was too much for me to take. On a side note, the bar is really, really dark! A few more lights would have been appreciated.",
"In my opinion there's only one reason to hit up a chain restaurant. Because you've hit bottom. Ok that's not really my reason, I actually think the reason people go is because it's consistent, which is exactly what I needed today, something I could count on. Now that \"thing\" that I count on is totally off a truck patties and frozen buns, but while devouring my burger, I didn't really think about that. I thought, \"I knew I could count on you!\" It wasn't amazing, but it wasn't the worst thing I've eaten this week, it just was! And I feel I need to single out the fact that staff at chain restaurants sometimes seems better because they have to go through a corporate training. My waitress today was lovely and she made me wonder if the local guys couldn't learn a thing or two from the big corps!"
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"Oh, Happy Day! I have been waiting for this new location to open and I was so anxious, I was one of the first to arrive on opening day. They informed me I was the first to sit at the bar and that is an honor I will cherish for ever. This location is much larger then the Clayton location, but still has the same decor and feel. \n\nThis morning I made it an avocado themed breakfast. I started out with avocado toast. I call it my breakfast appetizer. It's so simple and yet so delicious; wheat toast, feta, cilantro, lime, cracked pepper and smear of avocado. Yum-Yum. \n\nNext was my entree, Avocado and Spinach Benedict. It was a traditional English Muffin topped with avocado, sautéed spinach and two poached eggs with hollandaise sauce. I consider this a healthy breakfast - LOL. In my humble opinion, Half & Half has the best hollandaise sauce. \n\nI like that they serve Blueprint Coffee, which is a local roaster. It's nice to see local businesses supporting each other. I try not only to shop local, but to eat local too. \n\nThe staff was professional and friendly. I liked how they were asking everyone their names, so they can learn and greet their future regulars. \n\nWill I return? - I'll be there tomorrow for breakfast again. \n\nWhen: September 5, 2017\nWhy: Breakfast on Opening Day",
"I just made my first visit since they opened a couple of weeks ago. I like the place! They have a nice open and light atmosphere, and a variety of seating options (tables, booths, & bar). I got a fried egg sandwich which has eggs over easy, bacon, cheese, tasty sauce on a soft toasted bun ... delicious! It was one of the cheaper menu items, but the serving was generous, and it came with some awesome potato chunks.",
"This was my first time at this new location for this restaurant. I came at the tail end of brunch, and it was clear that they were ready to shut down. My food took 25 minutes to prepare- which was far too long for one of the last meals of the day for the kitchen. The food was good- not great. Perhaps this location needs some time. The price is upper end, so the value was not there. Disappointing- but will retry in 60 days.",
"A great new place for breakfast in Webster Groves, everything is farm fresh and delicious. The portions are big enough to share.",
"Wow another great breakfast option in Webster. Appears to have the same formula and menu as Clayton. Went during the week and surprisingly they had a wait with lots of couples and young families dining. California omelette was outstanding. Excellent interior and finishes, very clean and tidy restaurant.",
"Dear Half & Half,\nI'm sorry for the things I said when I was hangry. I used the nowait app & waited much longer than my suggested time. But it's not your fault, I should've followed suit of Snickers commercials & just had one handy in my purse while I waited, and waited, and waited. \n\n45 minutes after arriving for our nowait \"reservation\", my husband & I finally got our seats sitting across from each other on the shared long skinny table next to the bar. I had a nice view of the baristas making fancy drinks. Our waitress sensed our urgency for food. Before she could ask what we wanted to drink, we had our order placed & hot coffee poured (blueprint coffee, baby). Not 5 minutes later our food arrived (again, I think our waitress has esp & could sense our hunger). \n\nWe ordered:\n-Donuts w/ chocolate sauce. Why don't all donuts come w/ a side of choc dipping sauce?!?\n\n-biscuits & gravy. I loved that the entire plate was covered in gravy. They're not stingy like most places.\n\n-sausage biscuit w/ potatoes. I always order this meal & it doesn't disappoint. Note, dip your potatoes in the gravy meal, cause why the heck not?\n\nI dig this new location, it's clean, light & inviting. Aesthetically pleasing to the eye which is how Sunday brunch should start.",
"We have already been here twice since they opened as we are fans of the first location. Same great experience and staff is also lovely. My favorite menu item is the hot bourbon chai, always my go to drink even over their coffee. We are happy they have a location closer to us now in Webster. We love the bar seating area that they created which is different from the Clayton location.",
"I'm not going back to this place, I was seated on a table with a pole in the middle, so it was hard to share the space or have a conversation with my boyfriend, the place was very loud, and the server was nice but she have a lot of tables, so she can't focus on us, we never got our coffee refill, the food was ok nothing special about the food just pricey. Very disappointed!",
"First time visiting Half & Half. I used the NoWait app to get my place in line and walked right in to be seated. Very nice setup and openness. Ordered the Ham and Spinach Eggs Benedict at the recommendation of my waitress. Unfortunately, I was disappointed due to the eggs were poached hard, not what you want in Eggs Benedict. I had the half eaten when the waitress noticed before I said something. She offered to get me a new one; however, I was due somewhere and needed to be on my way. Thought maybe I would be offered a discount, but that didn't happen either. I will say the Hollandaise sauce and potatoes were excellent.",
"After waiting over an hour for a table u went to check with the hostess on how much longer and was rude told at least an hour and a half... there is no way the food is worth that long of a wait. The hostesses were rude and the waiters bitchy. I will not be going back based on customer service alone since I never got to eat."
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"Only open on Fridays, this restaurant is fabulous. Indian based food done wonderfully. Saffron has been catering for years, and it's wonderful that they have opened the restaurant! I can't wait until they are open more days.\n\nWe started with the Aloo Tikkie and Paneer. simply delish. Aloo Tikkie were nice and small with a generous stuffing of amazing chutney - all homemade, I believe. \nNext I had the scallops, my friends had the tamarind shrimp and the goat. Hands down the shrimp was one of the best things i've ever eaten. It is a take on bar be qued shrimp, but with this amazing tamarind sauce. The goat was tender and very good! The scallops were fabulous, you got 5 in a mango sauce, but i think it needed a side of something...\n\ndefinitely worth the trip across the river to gretna blvd (right off of belle chase)\n\nbe sure to make a reservation - it was packed!",
"Wow! Still only open on Friday nights and lacking a liquor license, Saffron still has it going on. What an amazing meal. \n\nI had the crabmeat pudha which was sort of pancake with nice lumps of crabmeat and was made with chickpea batter, I think. Since I was with Anita M I also got to taste the amazing curry gumbo. What a perfect marriage of south Louisiana and India, subtle and delicious. E gobbled up his tomato soup before I got to try it, so it must have been good.\n\nFor entrees, I had the seared scallops mumbai which was sweet and a little bit spicy with perfectly cooked scallops surrounding a mound of spiced veggie rice. Fabulous. Anita had the tamarind shrimp which were really good. E got the vegetarian trio; you can select your own three from 7 sides, 3 of which are vegan. He had the paneer lajawab, cauliflower & potatoes ludhiana & the dal makni (thank goodness for online menus). All were tasty but we all tasted the paneer and LOVED it. \n\nSince it would be rude to not at least look at the dessert menu, we did. And there it was...my one true love: fried sweet dough with syrup no less. So we had gulab jamun (the aforementioned fried dough...seriously I could have eaten a dozen of these without the syrup. I think the syrup does enhance but it's also there to slow you down.) and the lychee and cherry ice cream.\n\nReally, really good and definitely worth a trip to the Wank.",
"Tried this for the first time last week. \nOpen only on Friday nights, this restaurant feels like a secret little find. \nMy boyfriend and I went for date night and it was an exceptional meal. \nIf you are expecting 'traditional' Indian food, this might disappoint; but with the creative approach the Saffron Nola took, we thoroughly enjoyed it. \nThey gave us an amuse bouche/ lagniappe that was some type of curry butter which was so tasty. \nWe went with the tamarind shrimp appetizer that was listed as one of their signature dishes. Yummy, flavorful and just enough to not get too full. \nSpecial cocktail of the evening was a rye sazerac and something coconuty that sounded too sweet- maybe better for desert. We chose the sazeracs - ended up complimenting the Indian flavors perfectly.\nBoyfriend got the Marsala Goat dish that out-shined my Gulf Fish Malabar which was lentil crusted and perfectly cooked. \nOther plus was that the owner came and talked to us, explained the menu and offered suggestions. Love the attention given to the customers!\nNext time I'm trying the pulled pork vinadloo!",
"Really amazing food! \n\nTraditional Indian dishes with a little Louisiana infusion = intense, complex flavors that your mouth will thank you for! \n\nWe tried a selection of everything including Tamarind Shrimp, Chicken Tikka, Lump Crabmeat Pudha, Paneer Pudha Dehli, Masala Goat, and Masoor Lentils! All incredibly delish...so flavorful my mouth is watering now!\n\nHad Gulab Jamun for desert...dough balls fried perfectly and served with a sweet syrup. The perfect ending to a spice infused dinner. \n\nOur waitress was extremely friendly and helpful. The owner came by our table to see how everything was, it is nice to have your business appreciated and to support local restaurants. \n\nSaffron is a quick drive from the East Bank, so don't let the fact that it is on the West Bank scare you away :) They are currently only open on Friday nights but may be open on Saturdays in the near future. \n\nIs it Friday yet?? I am ready to go back!!",
"Wow!!! I read about this place here on Yelp!...but, had tasted their food at various fundraising events. It is only open one night a week, Fridays between 6:30-9:30. They now have a full bar and a nice wine list. We enjoyed everything about the meal. The place is decorated beautifully! The owner makes his rounds and is sincerely asking how patrons enjoyed their meal. A wonderful surprise and a great evening. Fresh ingredients and menu items with a twist, yet traditional. The vindaloo is not to be missed. Exceptional!",
"Great sauces with unusual combinations of ingredients. Adventurous culinary experience. Service excellent and with a smile. Have fun!",
"Standards are quite high at Saffron NOLA: they use the freshest ingredients (nothing tastes like it came from Sysco), plus creative recipes with lots of flavor. \n\nI had the crab crepe appetizer, which were thin pancakes with crabmeat and spices mixed in, served with two sauces (one was sweet like a chutney, can't remember what the other one was). I ordered this to share with my side of the table and instantly regretted it because after one taste I wanted the entire order to myself!\n\nI had the lambchop entree, it was very spicy but it wasn't smothered in sauce, it was mostly on the side. It was served with fluffy rice. \n\nI followed this with a nice lychee champagne cocktail that was yummy and paired well with my meal.\n\nMy only real complaint is that the garlic naan only came with two pieces in the order for $2.50; most Indian places give you four or six pieces for the price. If they need to increase the price, that's fine, but two pieces for two people is not going to cut it.\n\nThe owner and the staff are really nice and welcoming, I felt like they cared that we had a good dining experience. I love the atmosphere as well, it's very cozy and clean.",
"Hands down best Indian food in NOLA. Owner so was kind and came by to speak to us several times. He specifically mentioned that his vision of dining was as an experience not just the food alone and an experience it was!\n\nThis food is quite authentically Indian with various flavors and aromas. Chicken ticca appetizer was delicious and not greasy at all (like a lot of Indian food can be). Tomato soup had a hint of spice but not overwhelmingly so-extremely tasty. Goat curry was phenomenal. Quite spicy and as good as I could get in India. My boyfriend got the salmon, which was good, but more NOLA-flavored than Indian. \n\nDecor is tasteful, service is fantastic, and cuisine is outstanding. They are starting a take out service as well as brunch on Sundays!",
"OMG! We were blown away from the moment we walked in the door until we walked, umm, rolled out. Food, service, atmosphere - all were fantastic. Between the 3 of us we covered a fair sampling of the menu and all of it was spot on. Others at the table said it rivaled Indian food they'd eaten in London & Vancouver. I would like to keep this place a secret but it's really too amazing not to share! Totally worth the trip.",
"Great food, great staff! Another gem on the west bank."
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"Best Brazilian Steakhouse (Churrascaria)! Period!\n\nI have also been to their Chicago, IL location.\n\nWhere do I start? You get a two-sided disk to control the pace of your meal. Green means GO and Red means NO. When Green side up, the Gaucho chefs walks around offering 15 different delectable cuts of fire-roasted meats.\n\nMy personal favorites: Picanha, Filet Mignon & the side dishes: Cheese bread, fried bananas, crispy hot polenta & seasoned mashes potatoes.\n\nThey also have a huge buffet/salad bar.\n\nStarve yourself before going to Fogo de Chao.\nThen starve yourself after Fogo de Chao so you can make a return visit.\n\nReservations highly recommended.",
"Wow.\n\nSo glad they opened one of these in Philly. Let me explain . . .\n\nIt is like you are a King (or Queen) and your humble servants just want to please you so they keep presenting you with the best cuts of meat, bowing down, and refilling your drinks and handing you new plates.\n\nThe service was killer: they work in teams here and about 5 different people (including the manager) stopped by our table to either get us new drinks, give us new plates or just ask what cut of meat we would like to be offered more of.\n\nThe $44.50 per person for dinner includes a salad bar and then the all-you-can-eat meat selections.\n\nSALAD BAR:\nYou should really skip this. Not because it's bad but because you are about to eat more meat than the cavemen and you can get salad anywhere. You should go up for the fresh mozzarella, prosciutto and hug chunks of Parmeggiano Reggiano (that must have cost them a fortune). Wrap your prosciutto with the parm and you'll be in heaven. Besides that, save your appetite.\n\nDRINKS:\nThey have bottles of wine lining the wall, but you can also get a huge stein of beer or just girly drinks like a chocolate martini. I recommend getting the Brazilian cherry ginger ale (perfect to wash down your heavy meal).\n\nMEAT:\nYou flip over your green card when you want an endless stream of Gauchos coming you way with meat on a stick. Turn it red if you need a break to chew. My recommendations: the chicken (no, seriously - it had more flavor than any of the red meat), the lamb (holy shit), the sausage (comes with the chicken) and the Parmesan-crusted pork. Yea the filet and bottom roast and other red meats are good - but it tastes like any other steak.\n\nDESSERT:\nThey have like 12 choices, which surprised me because they know they already won you over at this point and can just enter the comfort zone (aka: sorbet and cheese plates). They have a turtle cheesecake, flan, molten chocolate cake, chocolate mousse cake, etc. etc.....\nI can't recommend dessert, though, because at this point of the meal I was throwing up meat.",
"Craig LaBan, you have no idea what you are talking about. This place is amazing, though pricey. No matter what city you are in, this place is always consistent. With an all you can eat salad bar and all you can eat beef, lamb, chicken, or sausage, you can't go wrong. Make sure you have an empty stomach! And try the picanha, that is their most famous (and best tasting) cut of meat.",
"I liked this place alot. The salad bar was good, the meat was good but tasted the same more or less, the desserts were good except for the fruit creme (i think this was the name) it just tasted like melted ice cream not to be confused with the creme brulee which was quite good. Two things, alot of the stuff they bring out isn't well done so you have to request well done all the time and if you want them to bring back something in particular then be prepared to wait forever, oh and the side dishes are just alright. I actually ran into a well known actor here!",
"We decided to try this restaurant out after seeing Spamalot, and I have to say, it was such a treat. Wine bottles everywhere when you walk in. They line the walls! We drank a nice Malbec, but the wine list is large; you are sure to find a wine that you'll enjoy. The salad bar is huge, but you don't want to fill up on salad. \n\nThen you have a card that is green on one side and red on the other. When you flip your card over to green, the next thing you know, you are surrounded by servers offering various cuts of meat...lamb, filet, chicken, sausage, etc. I believe they have about 16 different cuts of meat that they serve. I never realized how much I liked lamb! When your plate is full, or if you want to take a break, just flip the card back to red. \n\nThe one thing we learned is that you have to pace yourself, because you will fill up quick. We were too full to try the dessert. It may be pricey, but you will not walk away hungry. The food is delicious and the meat is tasty. It's a must, at least once for the experience, but you will want to go again!",
"As i walked into this place i was impressed to see the hundreds of wine bottles along the walls. Some were so high up they have a ladder to go get your bottle. If your just kinda hungry or not a very big eatter you might want to go some where else. This place just brings different kinds of meat after meat, chicken, lamb chops, fillets wrapped with bacon, this and that, that and this. I had to surrender after only eatting half of their selection.\n\nIm not much of a salad type of guy but they had quite a variety. I did manage to pile my plate with some veggies and decided to take a bite of a little here and there. And when the waiter saw that i wasnt really eatting my salad that was still 3/4 full he just took it away not giving me any look for wasting food. =)\n\nI would go back again once i finally digest my food.\n\nBest thing to try is this garlic meat.",
"I was interning on this block when Fogo de Chao opened, and once I learned the concept, I started concocting elaborate ways to afford it until the perfect opportunity presented itself: my college graduation dinner when the family was in town. \n\nGetting my degree the next day was awesome, no doubt, but Fogo de Chao almost eclipsed that joy. \n\nFor those unfamiliar, Fogo de Chao is a Brazilian churrascaria, or steakhouse. For $45, a prix-fixe menu is served by a team of waiters. You're given a two-sided placard to control the continuous service - one side green (Bring On The Meat), the other side red (Hold Up, I Need To Chew). If you're on green, waiters will descend offering up 15 different cuts of meat. I heartily recommend the chicken, filet mignon, and the garlic beef.\n\nThe side dishes include cheesy popovers, fried plantains, crispy polenta, and creamy seasoned mashed potatoes. Most people choose to skip the salad bar, but it's quite impressive, with giant chunks of fresh mozzarella, prosciutto, and the largest and most tender asparagus I've ever eaten. \n\nThe prix-fixe menu includes the salad bar, the meat and side dishes, but not dessert or drinks. Even though I was too stuffed to sample dessert, I was not disappointed. It was a truly unique experience. Fogo de Chao is excellent for groups and received unanimous rave reviews from my finicky family, but be sure to make a reservation.",
"I had one of my greatest dining experiences of all time here last night, and let me tell you why: the service.\nIt was amazing, the entire serving staff was beyond perfect. Let me tell you what happened that really made it work for me; we (my co-worker and I) were effectively adopted by three of the servers, who came to our table at least twice more than our dedicated waiter, pouring beers, asking what we wanted etc, which is even more memorable when you consider that they aren't really getting a tip, it's the waiter that gets it.\nOne waiter came by with a top round, I politely declined because I had plenty of beef, he asked me what I wanted and told me all about the different cuts. When I mentioned that I liked lamb chops he promptly went and brought me lamb chops! He didn't tell someone else who was already carrying them to bring them over, he brought them himself. Later, when we were sitting stuffed and sort of poking at the food, he asked if I wanted anything at all, then when I declined he brought me more lamb chops which I devoured with gusto!\nThe food was fantastic, as always.",
"If you love pigging out all you can eat style, or if tasting excellent meat is on your list of hobbies this is the place for you. \n\nMy only complaint is that with all the rich meats and fancy salad bar items, there isn't much to simmer down. I was looking for some fruit or jello or something after so much meat, but to no avail. I guess this is just my preference, but you might feel the same way after eating richly prepared meat.",
"I just got back from here and i am seriously suffering from the itis. \n\nMeat. On. Swords.\n\nDo I need to say anymore? I think I tried one of everything and was not disappointed by anything except the sausage, which I think may have only been b/c i tried it last and could barely stand to eat. \n\nI finished off with a spanish coffee for a digestif which was good, but nothing amazing. But who gives a shit. I will reiterate.\n\nMeat. On. Swords."
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"I've had breakfast here twice already and will continue to come back. First of all, the people are so friendly here and you'll want to return. The food? It's homemade and tasty. I always try the gravy. It scored good here. I like my eggs over easy and they came out perfect. The coffee was fresh and medium strong to satisfy anyone. I looked at their lunch menu and I'll have to hit this place from lunch sometime soon.",
"For an 8oz burger patty, this was one large burger. I could barely make it halfway through, much less get my mouth around the little monster. Yet it was delicious and clearly handmade - no perfect circles here, which just lets you bear witness to the love that goes into making the food here. Homefries were just as good, and I'll be damned if that wasn't a solid southern-style coleslaw drenched in dressing on my plate.\n\nAnd the biscuit? THAT is a biscuit. Everyone take note. The gravy was equally as amazing. I haven't had gravy this good in over five years. Can I please have some shipped to me back home?\n\nService was attentive and friendly, not to mention patient while we waited for the last member of our party. I'd certainly come here for Sunday brunch all over again!",
"Nice place to have breakfast with the family!! food is good!!!",
"Not good. Went based on reviews and was shocked at how dirty, hot and gross the place was. Seriously, was about 85 degrees having breakfast- like eating in a sauna. Service was very slow and food was ok not as inexpensive as posted and nothing special. Think Denny's with worse decor. Below average. Go to panera or Dunkin Donuts and save yourself the expense and trouble. Greasy spoon type dive of a breakfast joint with no fun or quirky redeeming values. Stay away.",
"Banana Bread Pancakes are AWESOME! Friendly service! Huge cakes! One of the only places you can get Scrapple in the area! I love this place!",
"'What would you like to drink? Coffee?' \n'No, thanks, glass of water please.'\n'Okay.'\n\n20 seconds later, a cup of coffee on my table. Um....I guess it was his way to persuade me trying their coffee. \n\nDespite this small incident, I still like this family-run diner. People who work there are friendly and service is quick. At 10 o'clock on a weekday morning, the diner is quite full. I saw people having casual business breakfast; young family get something to eat before movie stars and seniors have their regular orders. Everybody knows everybody. It is very cozy. \n\nI ordered 'Western Omelet', that my neighbor highly recommended. The cook make a thin egg crepe first, then fold sauteed vegetable, ham and cheese into the crepe and heat up till cheese all melted. Although it is on the salty side, taste of the omelet is pretty good and it is not greasy. For the portion and side come with it, 6.99 is reasonable. Today's specials is written on a board near kitchen. I was surprised to see 'onion and liver' on tonight's selection. It is a dish require taste. \n\nEve's locate at AMC Woodlands Square among with other good discount retailers, frozen yogurt store, chain restaurants, and AMC movie theater. It has established good reputation attracting regular customers and folks who look for a quick bite before movies. I won't mind come back again to try more.",
"Wen't to this place to support local restaurants. Saw Prime Rib as the special so I was a happy camper. The wife and I walked in to see a few people in the pace and a sign that said please wait to be seated. Well two servers walked by and never acknoledged we were even there. After a minute or two one of them finally yells across the restaurant for us to sit anywhere we wanted. \nSo the wife went to freshen up while I chose a table. The same server who saw the both of us and yelled across the room came to me and asked if I was dining alone. After I told her no that the wife was in the restroom. The waittress then handed me a list of the specials and said the Prime Rib was gone. SUCKS!!!! She asked what we wanted to drink. I told her two sweet teas. She said ok and walked off. \nWhile waiting for the wife there were two kids running around the place making so much noise it was crazy. The wife returned and we looked at the menu. I looked up to see the kids playing in the cut lemons and the waitress saying that the lemons are not play things. I told the wife what was happening and I told her not to use the lemon if it was on out tea. A minute later the waitress came over and said hello what can I get you two to drink. Din't I already tell her? So the wife speaks up and says sweet tea with no lemon. I said I will have the same. Waitress come back with two teas with a lemon wedge on the side of the glass. The same lemons the kids were playing with. The wife and I snatched the lemons off the glass quickly. Thank god they didn't fill the tea up so it was touching the lemon and praise the lord for straws. \nWell we ordered and and waited for the food to arrive the dramatic scene unfolded with the kis. The other kid was there with his parents. The parent need some lessons in not letting their kid run amuck in a restaurant. The other boy who was the owners grand child finally came out and made him sit down.threatening him by not to let him go to Busch Gardens the next day. Well it settled down for a couple of minutes then all of a sudden the femaile owner yelled out a loud \"NO!!!\" When made both of us jump. Not sure what has caused that. \nWell the food arrived. The food was very mediocure. Looked like it came out of the freezer and put in a microwave. I was abundant but not very tasteful.",
"Ordered poached eggs, bacon, and hash browns. The bacon was cooked hours, if not days ago. It was hard as a rock. The eggs resembled boiled more than poached. \n\nIf you dare come, bring a parka!!! It is about 20 degrees below comfortable. \n\nClientele wears exercise gear, but clearly have not exercised in years.",
"Coconut cream pie is delicious! Potato salad is fabulous. The rest of the food kinda sucked. My turkey/ham/cheese sandwich was reallllllly salty and the bread was soggy with some brown liquid dripping out of it.. I'm not sure what that was. The menu didn't say anything about soy sauce. The waitstaff is pretty friendly and will joke around with you if you have a sense of humor. The food came fast. Bathrooms were clean. I would probably only come back here to try more of the pies, and the potato salad, but not for a meal. Prices are reasonable and I think a slice of pie was only 3 bucks.",
"This place seems to be hit or miss depending on who you get as a server... First time it was horrible... Second time good and efficient..."
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"The ceviche mixto is excellent and the prices are very reasonable. The service was really slow on the Friday night that I went.",
"This place is pretty amazing. It is VERY cheap compared to other Peruvian restaurants, and the portions are abundant. I order the Lomo Saltado, which can feed about 2-3 people and it's DELICIOUS! And anything that you do order, make sure you order the green sauce on the side as well.\n\nThe service is not bad (very kind but forgetful), the cook/owner seems to be the waitress as well.\n\nI give this restaurant 4 stars because I am a huge fan of seafood and I must say that their Ceviche Mixto is not the best. Their Jalea is amazing and a HUGE portion BUT they don't make the sauce (Leche de Tigere) that goes with it any longer because \"limes are just too expensive.\" For Ceviche and Jalea with the sauce, I used to go to Machupicchu but the service there is TERRIBLE!!",
"The dish I normally order at a Peruvian restaurant for a benchmark comparison is ceviche......and Happy Fish wins in my opinion. Great mix of seafood, lime & seasoning with traditional sides of potatoes, good salad & puffed/fried corn. Even better than the renowned Ceviche restaurant in S. Tampa. Also the sauce provided with chips on arrival is unique & delicious. Prices are very reasonable for top quality seafood. Good service, but no beer/wine/booze served. Probably BYOB would be acceptable. \nLocated in a corner of the Fiesta Shopping Center next to Sweetbay, so easy parking and access.",
"Great Peruvian food, and the price was right. I have not been to a Peruvian restaurant before but I would have to say it was very good. The Ceviche and Lomo Saltado was muito excellent!!! I give this place 5 stars",
"Don't be turned off by the hole in the wall outside. The inside is moderately sized. The prices are fair and taste is as close to home as you can find in Tampa Bay. The fish ceviche is quite fresh and their tallarin saltado de mariscos (seafood speghetti dish) is to die for. But by far, both my husband and I enjoy the Jalea (fried seafood) the best. We splirge every now and then. We know we should not eat fried food but this is not done all the time. It is a nice family friendly atmosphere. Great portions!",
"Really great Peruvian. Start with the enormous and flavorful ceviche which is full of fish, shrimp and octopus. Plenty to share. The lomo salteado is amazing. Tons of beef and great flavor. Service is friendly and they have local Peruvian beer. Oh and all this goodness is super affordable.",
"I am a huge lover of restaurants that are unique, small businesses, and offer good food at good prices that fit in our newlywed budget, enter Happy Fish.\n\nAfter church, we headed to Happy Fish since I know my husband is down to try new places and I'd only been here one other time and was craving it since then.\n\nHappy Fish is a small restaurant hidden in the back of a shopping plaza, that's the only down side to the experience. It'd be easier if it were in its own, but that's ok I'll still go ;)\n\nFood - fabulous. I would describe Peruvian food as a mix between Asian food and Cuban food and Latin food. It makes no sense but that's all I got. I've tried the ceviche and today we shared the palomino steak with fried egg, fries, plantains, white beans, yuca, and salad. This brings me to my next point...\n\nPortions - Huge. You definitely get a lot for your money! Portions are big enough to share for sure! Our friends also got a lo mein dish and shared plus had leftovers!\n\nService - pleasant and friendly staff who is helpful to help you decide in what to get inf you ask questions and are a newbie.\n\nOverall - if you're wanting to try a new restaurant with a casual feel and unique food, this is the place!",
"After checking out Del Rio's, La Casona, and La Pequeña Colombia Restaurant for our upcoming Latin Food UYE, Rich D and I stumbled across a Yelp review by our buddy Mike S extolling the virtues of a Peruvian seafood restaurant tucked into the back corner of a shopping center along Armenia Avenue. Low and behold we followed the directions and discovered The Happy Fish Peruvian Fusion restaurant.\n\nHappy Fish can be found along Armenia in between MLK Boulevard and Tampa Bay Boulevard. The restaurant is moderate in size (we figured 50 - 60 diners), and the tables were filled with Latin families enjoying their traditional Saturday lunches.\n\nYour two intrepid Yelp gringos found seats at the bar, and we decided that we had enough room in our stomachs to squeeze in a little something more, and so we enjoyed a local beer while studying the menu. The first thing you should know is that the main dishes are priced between $10 - 15 with appetizers being less, and the amount of food is staggering. These were serious \"fall-off-either-side-of-the-plate\" meals!\n\nI ordered their Ceviche de Camarones which is the classic Peruvian / Ecuadorian Shrimp Cocktail that has been marinated in lime juice and topped with red onion slices and cilantro. I normally see ceviche served in a martini glass or some other small vessel about that size. At the Happy Fish, this ceviche was on a monstrous serving platter with a few dozen shrimp, yucca, avocado, and puffed / fried corn for the sides. I ordered this medium spicy, and it was just delicious! The Ceviche platter would have easily fed two people and cost $13.99.\n\nRich had the Yuca a la Huancaina appetizer which was yucca covered in a creamy cheese cake and priced at about $5. We shared the two dishes, and decided that they were both winners.\n\nHappy Fish has a number of beef, chicken, pork, and seafood dishes, along with fried rice and soups. Be warned that you get a LOT of food, so you might want to split an entree unless you're super hungry.\n\nYup, Happy Fish will also be a part of our Latin Crawl along Armenia!",
"Enjoyed the ceviche again with a group of 13 Yelp samplers on 3/16. Also shared a few pitchers of sangria, updating my earlier review to note they now offer beer and wine...including some unique Peruvian drinks, such as chicha morada, a sweetened corn drink. All in the group seemed well satisfied with all that we tried.",
"This was my first experience with Peruvian food. On a Latin American food crawl with a bunch of other Yelpers, I didn't really know what to expect. I have now learned what to expect from Happy Fish:\n\n1. Fresh and tasty Ceviche - some of the best I have had with some interesting sides.\n2. Great Sangria! I consider myself to a be a Sangria aficionado and this stuff was quite good.\n\nThis was our middle stop on the crawl, so I really didn't try that much, but I would definitely be interested in coming back and sampling more of the cuisine."
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"Decent pizza & delivery! Wings are Ok too. Simply the best choice in a very small pond.",
"PJ's probably has the best Pizza in this area IMHO. They have a great carryout special on Monday's and Tuesdays for a large cheese for $6.99 (it used to be $5.99 but they raised it by a buck a short while back). The pizza's are always made fresh and they have a nice sauce and fresh dough. Usually I order a hoagie also and either the steak hoagie that has great roasted pepper instead of just normal green peppers or the veal parm hoagie (real veal and not a premade patty). The food is always good and the prices are reasonable for what you get. I wish the steak hoagies had a little bit more meat but for the price I can't complain.",
"Not bad! You could do worse.\n\nTried this out due to word of mouth. Got hand tossed and a Sicilian pizza. Great pizza. No complaints. Will get this again.\n\nSicilian pizza is a sight to behold. Massive. Loaded w/ toppings.\n\nI give this 4 1/2 stars. Need a couple of trips to solidify the rating.\n\nGive this a try. You won't go wrong.",
"I was very pleased with my Veal and Mushrooms sub. It wasn't loaded with veal but had just enough. One size 10 inches. It had real veal just like a fellow Yelper had said. I will have to try the pizza next time, it's only $6.99 for a Large Cheese Pie on Monday or Tuesday!!!!! They were doing a lot of take out on the pizzas! The guys sitting next to me said the pie was Delish!!!",
"I came back and tried the pizza. I would have stayed at 4 stars but customer service is a big part of the score. I ordered the Tuesday Pizza special and when I came in the store a few minutes later I asked where the rest room was. The gal told me where and then said.....It is only for customers sir. I told her I was a customer. That was a huge turn off. This is FL and the only time I have run into a problem using the rest room in public was in NJ. When I paid for the pizza she didn't offer an apology either. The pizza was good!!! Everyone was pleased with it. It is NOT the best pizza in Spring Hill but it is pretty good.",
"My good friend John \"Mr. Pizza\" Morris told me that this place is the best in town for pizza and that I had to go there (and invite him) and put it in the mix for the review.\n\nThey do pizza by the slice (I love sampling a variety of pies) and thus I got a pepperoni pizza and then three additional slices to try. Well..... I say slices, but that would be understating what I experienced.\n\nI got the special, (same combo as before) which was very good, and against my better judgment the white pizza (I don't like white pizza but thought I would try this one). Surprise, surprise, I didn't care for it and am officially retiring myself from the white pizza league. It's been real, but I am over it.\n\nFollowing the white pizza catastrophe, I sought to raise my spirits with the \"Stuffed Slice\".\n\nImagine a pie, but it's pizza. Bottom crust (like any pizza) then an inch or two of mozzarella, ricotta and other goodness and a TOP CRUST and that's what you have. You know what? Just check the picture, I can't explain it and do it any sort of justice.\n\nThe pizza is very good; it's in the top five on it's own. The \"Stuffed Slice\"; it's over the top. It's fantastic. I am a convert. I will never go here again without getting it. It is a must. My only criticism, (God, I'm really splitting hairs here) is that they only do one type of \"stuffed slice\", as best I can tell. I have to defer to my man Fred Zand who said it would be great to have some other types, a cheesesteak or something and some other samplings. This pizza is really something that you have to try. I love it, and you won't convince me that it doesn't have magical properties. If you're on a diet, break it. You have to have this pizza; you too will be a convert.",
"Really good pizza at a good price! We ditched Pizza Villa in favor of this place. Consistently better food, plus they deliver.\n\nPROS:\n\nFood is great!\nGood price\nDelivery\nBig portions\n\nCONS:\n\nCustomer service may be a tad spotty\nDine in: they give you the paper plates and the tins that take-out customers get\nThey tend to get busy! Order or come in early!\n\nVERDICT: Best pizza in Spring Hill as far as I'm concerned!",
"Pros:\n-Clean restaurant \n-Tasty pizza\n-Good prices for pizza\n\nCons:\n-Only bottled water($1)\n-Only paying customers allowed to sit in\n-Iceberg lettuce salad\n-Salad served in a Styrofoam bowl\n-Pizza served on paper plates\n-Eggplant partisan took 25 minutes \n\nFinal thoughts:\nDon't dine in here, you aren't missing anything. Just have it delivered",
"What fire reside here? Did something burn? \n\nBURN BABY ROAST\nOkay, so I smelled burnt dough... but I also smelled delicious spices and sauce. URK! I was already in the restaurant! What should I do?\n\nI'm glad I decided to order. Although part of my stuffed pizza was as black as a forest fire's aftermath, I barely tasted that crisp. Instead--HOLY YUMMY CRAP--one bite melted in my mouth. Lines of stretchy cheese connected my mouth to the slice. The crust was soft but still gave slight resistance to my knife. Other dishes I've tried such as the Garlic Bread and White Pizza Slice have also made me question whether I had entered heaven or was still in this little town.\n\nCALL ME A STUFFED PIZZA\nAs a student, I can stock up my lunch for the week during one stop alone. Huge portions. Fill-me-up portions! Stuff my crust! \n\nDID I MENTION I WAS A STUDENT?\nBut they still treat me with love! Oh that crack-addictive cheese they throw around has also been ingested by the staff. Smiles and smiles everywhere. And good service. I'll be back!",
"WOW I'm drooling just thinking about their Stuffed Pizza.\n\nLET'S TALK FOOD\nOkay, some of my items have been slightly burnt (and in doing so the crust can be slightly tougher) but I've been able to ignore it easily. DANG maybe I'm just starving, but everything tastes so good. Plus the portions are HUGE for the price. This is the type of place you stock up on then eat throughout the week because it still tastes good.\n\nSITTING DOWN\nIn relation to the above, once I walked in there was a slight burnt smell in the air. Oh well. There's not much to look at in terms of decoration on the walls and the tables are very simple, but there's a pretty good seating area. There's often people actually relaxing in there to eat (this isn't just some grab-and-go only place). So it's not surprising to witness the good service from the staff. Friendly and fast."
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"Sole Mio isn't a quick lunch place as it demands that you linger, enjoy your entre and desert, and ultimately go back to your office and take a nap. This was my first visit and I wasn't disappointed. Our meal started with a few small bites - amuses-bouche - that included a pesto bruschetta and a bite size caprese salad. Both were excellent. Since this was a celebration (and my boss was paying) I ordered the salmon from the Specials menu. It was grilled with lemon and served with capers and penne pasta in a pomodoro sauce. The meal was well planned and balanced. The use of fresh ingredients brought out the flavors in the fish and pasta, while keeping things light. I should add that the other seafood dishes looked equally tasty. I couldn't bring myself to try the cheesecake or chocolate deserts - I was too full - so I tried the tangerine sorbet, which was also made on site. It was perfectly refreshing and tart, with nice little sections of tangerine mixed in. I'd love to come back for dinner, although I hear that this place fills up on symphony nights, so plan accordingly.",
"Best homemade pasta in Nashville; several different types of noodles made fresh each day. Their menu offers many succulent sauces like the Mama Rosa (pesto sauce with a hint of ricotta, cream, and fresh tomato sauce blended), VTC (homemade pomodoro with a touch of vodka and cream), or Sorrentino (pomodoro sauce tossed with mozzarella and fresh basil leaves). They also have great desserts, but my favorite is the Tiramisu. \n\nTheir old location had a terrific view of the city skyline, but their new location (a short walk to the Schermerhorn Symphony Hall) is more integrated into downtown.",
"After seeing an image of the bananas foster ice cream cake on the Sole Mio TV advertisement, I had to check it out. Located down town, Sole Mio is a small Italian restaurant that is big on character and taste. The menu is pretty basic and has a large section where you can customize your pasta with an array of sauces and pasta types. I had the Italian sausage and sautéed onion. It was good and was not too greasy like some sauces with sausage can be. The interior is nice and bright inside and the service was pretty good.",
"I have visited Sole Mio many times, but one of my first visits was shortly after visiting family in Northern Italy. I didn't know before my first visit that Sole Mio specialized in Northern Italian food, where the owners once owned a restaurant. My first dish, and each dish there after, is so authentic it brings memories of Italy flooding back. My favorite part is the fresh pasta used - pasta that they make fresh daily. Not the dried noodles shipped in bulk. The difference is amazing. The sauces are wonderful too.\n\nThe setting is appropriate for casual or dressy dining. I have dined here for celebrations, small groups, and dates. The service has always been splendid. On weekend nights and when dining in a group, I recommend a reservation.\n\nTry the gnocchi with salssica sauce, the manicotti if you crave cheese, and the scaloppine di vitello if you want meat. Enjoy some Italian wine with the dish or asti after for the full effect.\n\nSome people are disappointed because the restaurant isn't like Olive Garden, so a quick warning: If you expect a chain restaurant's version of Italian food, you'll be disappointed.",
"The people that work here are SO friendly! But, again, we're in Nashville, and most people here are super friendly. I ate here twice on my vacation. The first time I had the pumpkin tortellini which was DELICIOUS. Yummy. The second time, I had manicotti, which I didn't enjoy. I was dissapointed because the tortellini was excellent. Oh well. Maybe I came on a bad night.",
"I've only been here once, and it was at lunch with my co-workers. The company was buying so I didn't pay too much attention to the prices, but I remember thinking it was too pricey for my tastes at lunch. The bread they set out on the table was delicious and the meal was pretty good. I got some very standard pasta and was pleased. \n\nParking was really crazy though, we couldn't find a spot anywhere. The service was pretty good and quick, considering it was lunch time. If I remember correctly they specialize in southern italian cooking too.",
"Very nice atmosphere with very good Italian food. The wait staff is very friendly and attentive. I would definitely come here again when I'm in town.",
"I have been going to Sole Mios now for several years and love the atmosphere. AND THE FOOD, my god, the food is way above average and five stars doesn't do it justice. The owner is wonderful. You can have a bad day or week and five minutes in that beautiful setting wipes it all away and you are totally relaxed and well fed.",
"I've been to Sole Mio twice. I don't remember much about the first time except for that I returned to give it a second chance. I didn't pick up much of an \"atmosphere.\" Our server was pretty much MIA most of the time and uninformed the rest. The food was so-so; not very impressive for italian cuisine. That was months ago and I don't have any plans of ever going back.",
"DH and I ate here while attending a conference in Nashville last Friday.. We were looking for something within walking distance of the Renaissance hotel downtown and this sounded good. \nWhile we enjoyed most of our food, I felt it was not a good value for the amount we paid. I expected Nashville prices to be lower than Chicago, not higher.\nThe room was very cozy; not a particularly Italian ambiance but definitely cozy and welcoming. We liked the soft jazz music instead of hokey Italian tunes playing in the background. \nThe wine list was fairly limited and pricey ($9.00 for chianti). Dh had a Dos Perros from Yazoo - a local brewery which he had discovered the day before at our hotel bar and enjoyed.\nWe found the waitress to be extremely pleasant, warm and welcoming - no complaints about the service at all! The bread, however, was another story. Now, I am a huge carb-lover but this bread was inedible - absolutely no taste (think it was salt-free or something). It came to the table already buttered so there was no way to improve the flavor with oil (no cheese was offered). After one bite, I set the bread aside and hoped for the best from our entrees.\nI was very pleased with the veal marsala I ordered (22.95). It was very tender and the slightly creamy marsala sauce was delicious as were the side of roasted vegetables that were perfectly seasoned. DH ordered the lasagna (14.95) that I felt was too dense and undersauced. He liked it ok, but wouldn't put it in his top 5 list! I should add that no salad and/or soup was included with the entrees.\nAfter seeing several intriguing desserts being delivered to other tables we had to try one at least! We took the waitress' recommendation to try the evening's special - the zabaglione. It was a semi-frozen round of custard flavored with Marsala bathed in Grand Marnier and topped with a spun sugar fan. It certainly made for a satisfying end to the meal. We were glad we had to walk back to our hotel to walk off some of those calories."
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"i went to home slice last night, and for opening day they did a fine job for a first day. the decor is really cute and the prices are great - small pizza and a vegetarian cheesesteak for $16. portions are huge. i think they might work on refining their recipes a bit but i'm hesitant to be my usual harshly judging self because it IS their first day, and i like their place across the street, a full plate. plus this lonely spot on the walk really needs a pizzeria that won't go out of business in three weeks' time!\n\nanyway, i thought the cheese was great - both on the vegesteak and the pizza. the sauce on the pizza - too sweet for my taste and the dough - too doughy for me. again these are things i'm sure they need a bit to work out. i think they also need to accumulate a good bit of grease on the grill to churn out some amazing cheesesteaks. or possibly a less dense tofu. \n\nanyway this place has good intentions, so i think you should give them a try. i believe there is a drag show there thursday aug 21 (tomorrow!)",
"Decided to pass on Rustica to try the new Home Slice pizzeria on Liberties Walk yesterday evening. One thing they've got going for them is that they really are a little bit more of a restaurant than any other Philly pizzerias I can think of, they've easily got seating for 30 or more and have a pretty cool decor made up of newspaper and magazine clippings glued onto the wall. \n\nThe good: SERVICE, is what gets them the 4th star! The girl at the counter is a little too shy and quiet for a brand new restaurant in my opinion, but she wasn't mean either (if you read this, smile a little more, can't hurt). What really made an impression was that right after we placed our order and paid, they came out and told us that they were having issues with the pizza oven and that they weren't sure how soon they could get our pizza to us. They offered us anything else on the menu, were sincerely apologetic and TOTALLY took care of us. Definitely reason enough for me to give them another shot. The toppings choices are also pretty good. Cheap burgers and veggie burgers, and decent pricing all around. Good sized portions too, you won't leave hungry. \n\nThe iffy: The menu is really basic and boring compared to the decor. A little bit of design and some witty naming can go a long way. The food was \"ok\". Not bad, but not great either...but keep in mind we didn't get to try the pizza which is really what they're all about.",
"So I tried Home slice over the weekend and what a disappointment!!!! So many things I hated about this place. I will start off by telling you I was told my order to go would be 20 minutes........I sat in my car then came back 20 minutes later, I seen my Spanish fries sitting on the warmer already to go, however no pizza ( i ordered 2) so I thought for sure they would be coming out soon. The man who took my order sat outside flirting with his girlfriend and playing with his dog. shy girl behind the counter came out with one pizza then went in the back again.....I am now very confused because she didn't tell me that they can only make one pizza at a time, The guy came back inside........dog came in too......big turn off for me. Animals do not belong in a restaurant...NEVER!!!!! he then called the dog over to the counter...the dog was half way on the counter that my food was on......and licking this guys face. he then got the other pizza and realized the shy girl made the wrong pizza while he was outside playing. Instead of telling me what was going on they argued about it for a few minutes behind the counter. so now 45-50 minutes later I get my order, remember my fires were sitting the entire time. I got home and was disappointed. the fries were OK, nothing special. The crust on the pizza is what destroyed a good pizza.......very thin which i do like, but tasted like cardboard....way too dry.....almost tasted like the carnival pizza crust but thinner. If you want good thin crust pizza go to Tacconellies on somerset street.....best pizza in the city",
"I really like this place!\n\nThe crust is really thin and garlicky, they have equally tasty vegan pizza options for my lactose intolerant friends (it's sad but I have many) and the atmosphere is artsy and fun. \n\nSo far I've only tried the pizza and the spanish fries, but both get the 'ole thumbs up.",
"To be blunt, I love everything about Home Slice except for the crust of their pizza. \nThe owners and employees are some of the best in the neighborhood. They're still a bit shaky around the new shop, but they're so accommodating and friendly! Home Slice, just like it's big-sister cafe Full Plate, is the type of place run by locals whom you enjoy spending your money with. The pizza is really tasty, they obviously use fresh ingredients and it makes for a wonderful flavor! I just can't get passed something about the crust though. \nI'm going to have to give some of the other items on their menu a shot and let you know what I think!",
"from everything i've read about this place i was very excited to finally make the trek over and check it out. unfortunately i was pretty disappointed. \nthey were out of vegan cheese. i have no idea if their almond cheese is any good, but the tofu cheesesteak was definitely lacking and the roll split in half as soon as i picked it up.\nthe lack of vegan cheese also forced us to order a tomato pie instead of the pizza we were planing on. the \"tomato pie\", surprisingly, was just one of their thin round pizzas without cheese. not exactly tomato pie.\ntheir beverage selection was basically coke, sprite and rootbeer. not even bottled water.",
"There are things I really like about Home Slice, and then things I really dislike. They are reasonably priced and have large portions. I couldn't believe the amount of french fries they give you for only $2.50! Their cheese steaks are also pretty huge. You could easily split one cheese steak and an order of fries with another person and be very full.\n\nI like the seasonings they use on the chicken cheese steak. Kind of like a spicy cheese sauce or something. It was unexpected but delicious. Their plain cheese steak is also really tasty. I ordered the cheese fries and expected just good ol' cheese fries, but the cheese had a distinct jalapeno flavor. I can't say it was exactly what I wanted (I'm a cheese fries traditionalist) but my fiance was really digging them.\n\nThe one thing I really really dislike is that they wrap the cheese steaks in paper. Like the kind of paper you would wrap a hoagie in. Not only does it not keep your steak warm the way aluminum-lined paper does, but it gets all gross and soggy and sticks to the bun and meat. And considering that their cheese steaks are pretty saucy, the situation becomes messy very quickly. A rookie mistake, I think.\n\nBut I will still eat their delicious sandwiches!",
"I had the cheesesteak the other week and it was pretty good. A large is really like a gigundo and enough for at least two people. Also had the spanish fries - soooo good!! Hearty fries with crispy fired onions and jalepenos and spices. Worth the trip just for the fries!\n\nThey've started doing bike deliveries too! If you're in NoLibs, call for delivery. Not sure if there are only certain times or what though.",
"The reason this place gets my repeat business is that they actually have healthy pizza that tastes good. Try the whole wheat crust option with your favorite toppings and you will be pleasantly surprised by the thin yet hearty flavor. I also very highly recommend the VEGAN CHEESE. Please FORGET what you know about vegan cheese. This is not the plasticy and flavorless unmeltable variety... They make it in-house out of almonds. It's super flavorful and rich. The consistency is similar to ricotta (which people often put on gourmet pizza). In my opinion they put too much of it on there, you can get by with a half ration of the \"cheeze\". One note of caution, if you are strictly vegan you may want to call ahead to make sure they have the almond cheese in stock. It apparently takes 3 days to make and they often run out.",
"Their chicken cheese steaks are good, and the pizza is fine, but I've never gone into home slice without feeling like I'm inconveniencing the people who work there, and I often find that my orders don't come out quite right (cheese when I asked for no cheese, no ketchup when I specifically asked for it, etc). I also have found that they're inconsistent--you don't know what to expect when you order a pizza. Maybe that's just 'cause they're new and still figuring things out; I'm probably going to wait 6 months and try 'em again to see if they get their act together."
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"I was living in LA and came back to visit family. An old friend asked what I wanted to do. I told her I wanted to go to a good diner, something I missed on the West Coast. She brought me to a new place...the Hollywood Diner. So much for escaping LA for a bit...luckily, there is nothing in this place that resembles anything I saw in eight years living near Hollywood.\n\nOn that first visit, I happily ordered scrapple, which seemed to disgust the old guy next to me at the bar. Yes, there is a huge full bar with stools in this \"diner.\"\n\nThe place is big with neon and loud music. But they host fundraisers for local schools and sports teams, so I've been invited to many an event here. They can handle large groups, so for my large extended family it's a fine option with lots of \"safe\" food for a diverse group of mostly un-adventuresome adult and child eaters.\n\nIt's true that it is more expensive than other diners. I can't say I find their food any better than the cheaper options, and I much prefer wood-paneled diners with brown booths to this bright, neon, tacky decor. But I'm sure I'll be back when I'm looking for a place that can handle my family, their tastes, and the sometimes rambunctious kids.",
"Crazy turnover at this place on a Sunday morning -- they really move people through.\n\nBacon egg and cheese on a bagel, hard to ruin that. Hollywood does it well. Great breakfast, and a good-looking case of pastries and cakes out front.",
"Not your typical diner in sleepy, charming Delaware. Mural paintings of all the greats of Hollywood, from Elvis to Jackson, Marilyn to Mae. Food is typical diner fare but cooked well, excellent waffles on a Sunday morning but Hollywood also offers tons of items which aren't so typical; several specialty salads and sandwiches for the after-breakfast type.\n\nQuick turnaround on very, VERY busy weekend mornings making waits tolerable. You don't have to go to California to get the Hollywood treatment here.",
"What a cool place! The food was amazing and the prices were good. The atmosphere was a really cool to look at and had a blend of old Hollywood and sports. I really enjoy my time at this diner. The cheese cake was awesome. I have been bugging my boyfriend to take me back there. \n\nA good place for a date, families or friends.",
"This is my husbands favorite diner. Yes, this is a Jersey Diner with a sports bar side and a restaurant side. The folks that run this place are in cahoots with Adelphias of Deptford, Phily Diner and Kaminskys on Brace Road in CH. All good choices in my book.\n\nThe waitress greeted us promptly after we were seated. She took out order. As always, a fresh bread basket presentation of fresh Cheese Bread, Fresh Corn, and Fresh Banana Bread. So many diners put out dry crumbly stale day old bread selections that the freshness here was worth noting.\n\nChuck got the crab cakes which were on the specials. They weren't overly huge and were mostly crab, not bread. He said that his meal was excellent and hit the spot. Our last restaurant outing was a disaster and this meal brought back the fun of eating out for him.\n\nI am currently \"eating responsibly\" and am opting for healthier choices. I had the rotisserie chicken, paired with a Greek salad and the lentil soup for an appetizer. I am a good cook and when I go out I like things that I can't prepare in my own home. The lentil soup had something in it that blew it away flavor wise. I couldn't figure it out. Lemon? Lime? Ginger? The soup was fresh tasting, with a nice texture, not a mushy gluey mess and was just the right size to whet my appetite. Now I make a mean chicken and Greek salad but what I can't produce ay home are the stuffed grape leaves in the salad. I could taste the fresh mint. The stuffed grape leaves were so good that if I wasn't dieting, I would have asked for more. \n\nCome here for good, reasonably priced, everyday fill the tank food.",
"Half diner, half sports bar, the Hollywood is almost all good. This place really sets the bar for Jersey Diners in the area and offers enough choices on the menu to please pretty much anyone. Food is consistent and above average for diner fare.\n\nPersonal favorites on the menu include the crab cakes (either as a sandwich or entree), rib eye steak (yes, the steak here is well worth ordering), chicken parm (HUGE and tasty!), steakhouse burger and the Chicken Portofino (enough grilled tasty veggies to make two meals of leftovers after the fact). The only dishes I haven't been crazy about are their wrap sandwiches and the chicken pot pie. Lots of pasta dishes with heavy cheesy/creamy sauces if that's your thing as well. Veggie sides are good, especially the cole slaw and their fries, which are addictive.\n\nCheap drinks with generous pours on not the greatest wine, but hey, it's a diner so what do you expect? Just don't order any unusual cocktails (like, even a Campari & Soda) or else you'll just get blank stares from the waitress or bartender.",
"They have a good breakfast. Some of their lunch & dinner entrees are a little bland. It's a cool place to watch a game and nice for the area if you want to avoid driving to Adelphia's, but the atmosphere is a little generic.",
"This place is very interesting. Kinda of a mix between Planet Hollywood and Hard Rock Cafe.. Hense the name. I came for the nightlife and enjoyed 2 dollars beers.. that was cool. So leading me to believe \"Good Drink Specials\". Also they have a bar food menu, everything 5.99. However the overheading lighting and overall ambience was frightning. Just not chill or even engaging. Very little interaction between strangers and if your \"fly\", there will be haters staring.. hi haters! haha. Stick to philly when it comes to nightlife..",
"I've been knowing this place since I was a freshly-licensed high schooler with insomnia and a penchant for strong coffee and mild rabble-rousing at 2 am. I am now a socially-responsible mom o' three who still sleeps little and hits the java hard, but does a decent job of keeping the rabbles de-roused and under wraps...and I'm still making nice with this place. OH, HOLLYWOOD, I'M YOURS. \n\nLet me state, for the record:\n\nI LOVE THIS DINER. \n\nThe staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the food is great. I've come here with friends, with family, with the Fella, and (most often) with my tykes. The kiddos and I especially love coming during the weekend morning hours. Busy, but oh-so-good breakfast! I frequently show up solo with all three under-eight offspring in tow and am always greeted with smiles. In case you've never traveled with a slew of spawn, that warm welcome and cringe-free service is uber important! \n\nOur most recent visit (dinner for the four of us tonight) included some of the most personalized service I've ever received: a host (sadly, I didn't catch his name) who came over to chat with my kiddos on numerous occasions, a waitress (Nicole) who not only introduced herself to the babes and offered help with menu selection, but complimented them on their good behavior (thus ensuring there would be more of it!) and THEN presented my stinkers with free cookies in little paper bags tied to balloons at the end of the meal. AND --bless her like-minded motherly heart-- she kept my coffee filled the whole visit. Ah, good stuff!\n\nAdd in a classic car, some nifty neon lights, and a giant fiberglass Elvis and you get why this is a family favorite. \n\nSolidly recommend for any time, with any company.",
"I could give this place 2 seperate reviews, 1 for the bar and 1 for the cafe, but I will do my best to put everything under 1 banner since both stand up as 4 stars.\n\nMy wife had been fasting for blood work and she was hungry afterwards, and Hollywood was the closest stop, so I suggested we hit it for breakfast. Parked right out front and we were seated right away. Even with the sunscreen shades pulled down, the morning sun was BRIGHT through their windows. I had to move my chair a bit so one of the hanging baskets was blocking the sun from blinding me.\n\nWe ordered coffee. My wife ordered a spinach, provolone and feta cheese omelette. I ordered a 2 egg breakfast, scrambled with a side of scrapple. Coffee was served hot right away and was topped off during our meal. Our breakfast arrived shortly after. Everything was good, they even got our toast right. She ordered rye, I ordered wheat. Only minus as far as the food goes, my wife doesn't think they put any feta cheese on the omelette. In fact she was sure of it, but her being the good sport she is enjoyed it anyway without complaint.\n\nThe server was friendly and attentive, checking on us a couple times during the meal. At the end she came and cleared our table, and disappeared. We waited about 20 minutes for our check. We were in the back corner of the restaurant and no one came our way. We almost thought they forgot about us. Just when I was about to get up and try to track someone down, she showed up and apologized. She had to do something else and asked someone to cover for her but that person did not bring the check. A half hour breakfast turned into 45-50 minutes. We weren't in a rush so it was no big deal.\n\nAs for the bar. It was a regular stop for the guys at my former job. Where we would go on the occasional thursday night before a 3 day weekend or a holiday. It is also where old friends of mine like to get together once in a blue moon to catch up. The drink prices are good, the beer selection, especially on tap, is good. Last time I was drinking Guinness on tap. Time before that it was Sam Adams. The bar food is also good. The sampler platter is one of my favorites. I've tried a few of their sandwiches and wraps. I really have no complaints. \n\nJust a heads up, if you decide to show up here on a night where there is a pay per view boxing event or a UFC fight, you will pay a cover charge. Parking on those crowded nights is also a bit of a pain as you may have to park and walk from one of the adjacent lots of the bank or the dentist office.\n\nI love the BIG screen TV at the back bar for watching sports. If you have been there you know what I mean. It's like a jumbotron. I also like the outdoor deck when the weather is nice. Yes I will be back."
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"This little restaurant near Capital High School serves homemade pho and a variety of rolls. The menu is fairly limited at the moment -- pho tai, pho tai nam, pho tai nam gan, pho tai nam bo vien, and so on. The broth is rich without being thick or over-sweet. The sliced beef is obviously hand-sliced, and the meatballs are delicious. \n\nDon't expect much in the way of decorations or ambience. However, these things are part of the authentic pho experience, to me -- lots of sauces on the formica tables, plenty of napkins, and mom and pop in the kitchen cooking. Decoration takes a backseat to food here.\n\nThe rolls are excellent, not relying too heavily on rice noodles for filler, using lettuce and bright mint instead. Try the shrimp, Chinese sausage, and egg rolls! They're a wonderful riff on traditional goi cuon.\n\nPho Bac also serves a variety of drinks other than the standard water, soda, and hot tea. The iced Vietnamese coffee is delicious.\n\nExcellent food, authentic atmosphere -- absolutely five stars from me.",
"Two visits, two different results with my food. \n\nIf I had done a review after the first visit, I would've said that Pho Bac's pho was as good as Pho Tam's and without Pho Tam's incompetent service. As with Pho Tam's broth, I didn't need to do too much fine-tuning to the broth as it was already robust and flavorful. They unfortunately don't (and seemingly won't) offer tripe, but they do offer tendon as an option. My pho tai gan with eye round steak and tendon was great. The goi cuon containing sausage and egg was a good changeup from the regular goi cuon they and other Vietnamese restaurants serve, and that's the appetizer to get here. I overlooked that they weren't wrapped very tightly. The high-school aged girl working there was friendly, and the wife of the husband/wife team that owned the restaurant came by to see how everything was. I figured \"Great! I don't have to deal with the service at Pho Tam anymore.\"\n\nThe second visit brought me back down to earth. The service was still great. The wife served me this time while the husband checked up on me. And the husband brought out an extra bowl of soup for me, both to offer a fresher bowl than what was served prior and to use as a hotter broth to dip the raw meat that I requested be left off to the side. The cha gio wasn't anything special. I got their pho dac biet that had a good amount of meat and some good variety to it (eye round steak, two kinds of brisket, meatballs, and tendon). But the broth had this overt sweetness to it that no amount of condiment tweaking ever really fixed to make a broth that I truly enjoy. And a good chunk of the rice noodles were clumped together. It was the worst bowl of pho that I've had in Boise, and I flirted with the idea of sending it back to them. I really hope this was a case of two different cooks, but I think the husband does all of the cooking.\n\nPros: \nGood servings of meat\nTendon!\nAbove-average service\n\nCons:\nInconsistency with the cooking\nPricing of the appetizers is a little excessive ($6.50)\nThey skimp on the toppings a bit, but you can ask for another plate and won't get any grief about it\n\nIt's a very basic menu. You have their 10-or-so pho options plus three regular options for appetizers and occasional special appetizer (coconut shrimp was the special one on my second visit). I wanted to try their coffee with condensed milk and boba, but they don't have a boba machine available yet (I was told \"summertime\").\n\nBusiness was slow on both visits. It's always been slow at this location for me no matter what restaurant has been here, which has always surprised me given it's in a high-profile location for drivers making the connection between Glenwood and Cole. Still I do wonder about the fate of any restaurant opening up here.\n\nI'd still say to give them a shot or two, and hopefully you don't experience the inconsistency I did if you like them on your first go-round.",
"The pho is really good here. The broth isn't oily like some places and overall everything was super fresh. \n\nSimple menu and the prices for the entrees are just right.\n\nWhat kills it is the prices of their appetizers. $6.50 really is excessive for 5 smallish egg rolls. They also seem to be inclined to skimp on the little things like the fish sauce for the egg rolls. You get what seems to look like a teaspoon in a relatively deep dipping bowl. Your eggrolls will do alittle swimming in there before you get any significant amount of sauce on the thing. \n\nYou might also want to order a bowl with a mix of meats because if you just order with eye round steak, it's like they give you the same amount of eye round you get when you order a meatball mix. They don't really compensate by giving you a little more while you pay the same amount.",
"My wife is a big pho lover. We had a favorite place when we lived back in CA and saw them getting this place ready back earlier this year. So we finally went in and it was great. The broth was savory and the noodles were great. I had the Pd with everything and it was great. The meatballs were a little weird in the texture but they were fine. We ordered Crab ragoons and the sweet & sour that came with it was the best we've had. The put a little big of pepper flake in it and it just makes it pop. The best part it was under $35 for a party of 4 and that's with a App. Most places we don't get out till we are around $50.\n\nI hope this place does well. We will go back especially in the winter time.",
"WOW this was great. I'm from Reno and come to Boise every few months and will come here on EVERY visit. All I can say is WOW.......\n\nTo start we had Spring Rolls. They were large and amazing. \n\nI had P1 eye of round steak Pho Bac and the broth was outstanding. WOW. My boyfriend had P3 and he was sooooo happy. (see my photos) \n\nThe husband and wife team makes this a winner. \n\nThank you Pho Bac.",
"The third time was the charm apparently. Now they're back on my good side.\n\nI don't know if it was due to the somewhat unconventional hat I wear or if I'm one of those rare people to request raw meat be left off to the side so I can control how rare/cooked my meat is, but I was quite shocked how the wife of the husband/wife team remembered me and wondered where I had been given it had been about five months since I was last there.\n\nI went with the pho dac biet (item code Pd on the menu) and was quite happy to see tripe in it. Apparently enough people asked for tripe for it to be included on the menu. However this was done at the expense of tendon, which was complained about enough for it to be taken off of the menu. People in Boise request tripe but gripe about tendon? I just find that fairly bizarre. Anyway the menus haven't been updated to point this out.\n\nThe broth was as good as my first visit and needed zero tweaking apart from adding the provided condiments. And the noodles were evenly cooked. I'm going to assume my second visit was an aberration and that this is the way their pho is normally presented.\n\nI assured the wife that I would try and be back on a semi-regular basis, but Pho Bac is admittedly a bit out of the way for me. Pho Tam is more convenient and their broth is just as good. However, as previously stated, the service at Pho Bac is head and shoulders above what I've had to deal with at Pho Tam. And it was also nice to see them busy at a time when traffic is usually dead at restaurants (on a Saturday around 3:00).",
"Not much for ambiance and flash, but it's a great nonetheless. The owner could not have been more gracious as I stopped in for lunch on a rainy day. The hot Vietnamese coffee was delicious and I was quite satisfied the Pd with everything. I will be back to support this business.",
"Living in Boise for 15 years, I can honestly say this is the best Pho, and overall Vietnamese cuisine, in the city. Don't let the outside or area change your mind about going here; once you go inside, you are warmly greeted. I had the P3 on the menu, and it was delicious. There was plenty of meat and the portion was perfect. The broth was unbeatable too. I highly recommend!",
"Read the reviews and decided to try it out. Thankfully I did. I have only had Pho at a Vietnamese friends house and loved it. The Pho here was just as terrific. Service was really good as they kept my drinks filled at all times. As mentioned in previous posts, just a little hole in the wall restaurant with very little for ambiance. I thought the prices were fair and overall had a wonderful experience. Will definitely be going back and bringing some people with me. I love good local restaurants. I knew it would be good when 75% of the crowd were Vietnamese.",
"Pro: Service, taste, cleanliness. \nCon: Could use more vegetarian options and improve on current ones. \n\nVery impressive service. Wife and I with siblings visited late afternoon and ordered the veggie pho and the P1 (Pho tai) respectively. Food arrived not long after ordering and was presented beautifully: a full large serving of ubiquitous rice noodles, onions, and cilantro with a large portion of slightly pink eye-round steak. Wife was pleased with variety of vegetables, however would have preferred a more savory broth. Atmosphere was clean and warm with the restroom being particularly immaculate. Our waitress (owner?) was extremely friendly, going around the table to personally show everyone how to mix their pho. Instead of cheap mints, the check came with Almond Roca which we perceived as a very classy alternative. One of the nicer dining experiences I've had in a while."
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"This place only recently opened and is quickly becoming a favorite of mine. The menu has something for everyone: sandwiches, lunch/dinner plates, desserts, beer and other Cuban drinks. They offer soda drinks featuring fresh squeezed juices. I tried Tamarind and it was so good, it might be my downfall.\n\nThere aren't that many vegetarian options. I've tried the tofu plate with plantains and black beans & rice. The tofu was seasoned beautifully - quite spicy! \n\nFood is prepared rather quickly and there are tables along the sidewalk, which make eating lunch and people watching an easy combination. There is additional, covered seating behind the bodega. \n\nThe only downside is that this place is so popular, they tend to run out of items by mid afternoon.",
"I am definitely a fan but not necessarily for the reasons I should be. \n\nI love the feel of the place. Small, quaint, funky, eclectic and hospitable. Very nice people. I felt on my recent visit that I was somewhere else, possibly a Key West type feeling sitting outside on a bar stool in the middle of a Friday afternoon. \n\nI went with a friend and we ordered two wines and split a plate. The wine was a large pour, so 5 stars for not skimping! The food was a 3.5 and needs a few tweaks. \n\nI grew up in Tampa and have had my share of good Cuban food. While fresh and abundant, I think there needs a bit more seasoning. They are healthy in their servings which I appreciate. We both split a large plate of Pork, rice and plantains. \n\nPlantains weren't ripe enough, pork was very tender needed more oomph. Beans also needed more acid (vinegar & more bayleaf). I Will have to say I went when it first opened and I think they had a very overwhelming response. So I think they had to work out a few kinds. I will definitely return and follow up on my reviews. I have friends who have since been and really enjoy it. TBD!",
"I love the Cuban! Best Cuban in Tampa bay no doubt about it.",
"After going by this place several times a week, I finally had to try it. The decor/street appeal really drew me in. Unfortunately, I wasn't overly impressed with my dining experience. The lechon obviously had been marinated and cooked well, but lacked that essential seasoning, salt. They were also out of the plantains, so I had to get extra rice and beans. The beans were a little underdone. The saving grace was the Cuban my girlfriend ordered. It was pretty tasty. I checked it off my list, but can't promise I'll be running back.",
"Bodega, your name is perfect and for that I was expecting perfection. I loved the place, funky, good location, wine selection, fresh drinks, but when I ordered the food that's when everything went in a \"debbie downer\" direction. The meat was tender and the plantain was perfect, but when I am ordering a vaca frita I was expecting a perfect combination of garlic and cilantro, etc exploding in my mouth like authentic vaca frita. I heard the desserts are awesome, which I will give it a try. I am coming back to give it a second chance to the place because like I said it is a great location and the owners are awesome.",
"I visited on a Saturday recently, mid-morning; while I sampled several things, I must mention what really stood out to me: the Cuban bread pudding, the marinated chicken, but most of all, I had the best Cuban coffee (cafecito) I've had since I moved to the Tampa area almost ten years ago!\n\nI'm looking forward to my next visit.",
"The Cuban sandwich was delicious. My friends said that the vaca frita and the lechon sandwiches were also delicious. The tostones were also good.",
"REAL Cuban coffee. REAL authentico cafecito. Just like Miami makes. The owner is a gent from Brooklyn who let me step inside while he taught me to make the \"spuma\" on the coffee and then he educated me on the difference between Italian espresso and the Cuban.\n\nThey're food is well done, We had a pork dish and the marinate chicken, the cuban sandwich and the bread pudding. All of it was fantastic. \n\nPrices were crazy good...each dish was about $8-$9. \n\nIt's a traditional little spot with a window you stand at and order...there is also a pretty little patio in the back.",
"Love! This is definitely a new favorite! We ordered the pollo asado and the lechon mojo pork sandwiches. It's hard for me to pick which one I liked best! The pollo asado had fresh avocado and mango and the chicken was incredibly tender and subtly sweet. Delish! The pork sandwich was equally delicious and the pork was super tender. The touch of cilantro was perfect and not overpowering. \n \nThe service was great and the guy taking our order was friendly and knowledgable. There is seating in front of the cafe and a cover patio with tables in the back. The beer selection was good, with mostly local craft brews, but the only negative was that the draft beer was a little pricey. We'll definitely go back!",
"I stopped here for lunch today with family. I had a Ginger Orange Soda, Pollo Asado Sandwich, and Mexican Chocolate Popsicle. Everything was amazing....I'm still thinking about that sandwich now! The bread is incredible. We ordered at front and sat in the back area. We had a really great experience here. The wait wasn't long and the staff were very friendly."
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"Absolutely the most dynamic menu I have seen in the area. As the manager of a local business, I've found it hard to find quality cocktails and wondrous food options without falling into the typical. Charlie was a sinner delivered a great experience, a beautiful environment, and some excellent drinks. I'm just nervous I'll never get a seat at the bar again beyond the soft open I enjoyed today.",
"First impressions: really great cocktail list. Rivals hop sing, please don't ban me Le, there's room for both of you. The interior is very swanky. I honestly felt underdressed when I walked in. But everyone else was casual too minus the manager? in a tux complete with a pocket square. Nicole, the owner, confirmed that she's going for a casual atmosphere. It's pretty small. Bar seats about 15. There are 10ish tables in the back, but there are also a few small tables in the very front that I didn't notice until I left. Food is small plates. It all looked delicious. I tried the chickpea fries which were very tasty and the mushroom toast. I've also had the Singapore Sling and the Five Year Plan, as well as the refreshing apple beer they currently have on tap. I'm looking forward to a proper dinner there.",
"Amazing original cocktails and exceptional vegan food. The food is delicious, satisfying and approachable by non-vegans / vegetarians as well. The atmosphere is like stepping into an old-time 1930s movie scene, whilst remaining hip and trendy. This is a must visit bar and is sure to be one of the hottest spots in the city.",
"At home, my wife and I subscribe to the notion that PETA actually stands for People Eating Tasty Animals. Despite knowing that CWAS was vegan joint beforehand, we still maintained an unexplainable glimmer of hope that the \"Maryland Crab Cakes\" might have a mote of meat. Turns out it was unnecessary. This food was delicious and pretty filling even for meat eaters like us. \n\nThe goods:\nOpen restaurant floorplan kept my elbows happy\n\nCloth backing to one wall seemed to hold down the noise level enough so talking wasn't a chore (unlike, say, Mercato)\n\nIncredibly rich flavors abounded. Our favorite was the Pappillotte of Sunchokes, which imbued the hearty veggies with a coat-your-mouth umami flavor\n\nGreat cocktail list also mentioned by other reviewers. Uniquely, CWAS doesn't appear to add much syrup/sugar to their creations, simultaneously making them less cloying to drink and more impressive that they are drinkable\n\nOne suggestion:\nThe beer list is good but not great. It focuses largely on less-rich lagers and un-beers. I'd love to see a rich Belgian-style (Raison d'Etre?) on tap in addition to the Kostritzer they have",
"Immediately a new fave of mines. Very excited that this is here!! The staff professional and sweet! The bar manager is also really cool. All of the food and drinks I've had so far has been great. Looking forward to seeing this place grow!!",
"What's not to love?! I mean, great food, fantastic service, great mixed drinks, and, to top it all off, it's vegan!!!!! I love that Vedge is no longer the only place in center city for a five star vegan meal. It's about time we had more options. Especially being able to drink!",
"This place has amazing potential, but it isn't there yet based on my visit on day 4. We won't know where it'll be for another six months (from what I hear this is usually how long critics wait before they review restaurants) and I have only high hopes for its potential awesomeness considering how delicious Hip City Veg is. \n\nThat being said, the problem is that the food is not nearly as delicious as Hip City Veg or other vegan restaurants I've been to in Philly. The only dish that stood out to me at all were the chickpea fries. We ordered about half of the menu and every other dish was kind of bland with small portions to match (I know they do small plates but can't they do some bigger plates?) I will also say that, while the drinks were strong alcohol wise, some of the flavors were a bit overpowering. For example, we had a mojito like cocktail with lots of herbs, but it was so herbaceous that it was difficult to drink. That being said, the cocktail list is really creative and I did have some drinks on there that were absolutely solid. Surely, I'll be back again for those. \n\nAgain, this place is really going to change, and it would be unfair for you to take my advice without a grain of salt as your experience could be totally different (the restaurant is still in its experimentation phase). However, I feel that it's important for people to be honest about their experiences, rather than just jumping on the bandwagon because we have another vegan place, so that the chefs can keep innovating and making things better.\n\nBut let's be honest there. This is a vegan bar. That is priceless. Regardless of what they do with the menu, I know that come a month from now, I'll be lucky if I get a seat at this place.",
"I liked my visit to Charlie was a Sinner, and I can see myself coming back for happy hour. The decor is swanky and the menu is new and exciting. We tried a happy hour strawberry cucumber drink that was perfectly summery and fruity. We also had the vegan crabcakes, which were moist and citrus-flavored. I personally thought it was a pretty good representation of crab, but if I were expecting actual crab, I may have been disappointed.\n\nOn that note, my only complaint about this bar is that I didn't see anywhere in the menu that this place was all vegan. I only saw it on yelp because I frequent the site, but if I were a visitor expecting hot dogs or crab cakes (both of which are on the menu), I would be really angry if a vegan version came out unexpected. Regardless, I loved the food and the drinks, and I happen to also love veggies, so I was happy with my choices and experience here!",
"I was very impressed with this bar. It's up-scale but not pretentious which I love. The decor is very trendy yet organic, which makes it inviting. The staff is very friendly and helpful. I asked our waitress to recommend a drink based off of my tastes, she customized a drink for me. This really impressed me. It's a perfect placed to have a drink at a table. It's a little loud and dark but that's what makes it trendy. It's a fantastic first date place because you can talk but you can distract yourself too;-)",
"I haven't tried the food yet, just went in for a couple of cocktails. \n\nThese are pretty well made cocktails, not as overwhelmingly amazing as some of my favorite cocktail bars, but better than most. \n\nSingapore Sling is a classic gin based cocktail with mixed juices. This was very well done. In my experience, this drink tends to overpowering with sugar, but the fresh juice eases down the sugar content to produce a nice balance. \n\nPurity of Essence was a cucumber mint based gin drink. It wasn't overly sweet (still a little sweet for my taste), it seemed like it could use a bit of straining if it is going to be served in a highball glass.\n\nEast of Eden is basically a Manhattan (perhaps I should call it a Manhattan variant). I thought it was well made, and the fig garnish was a nice touch. The Bullseye is basically an old fashioned. Listing these two drinks as a \"signature drink\" is a bit of a disappointment. Nothing wrong with classic drinks (they are some of my favorites) but if you are going to bill yourself as a creative cocktail bar, you need to do a little more than that.\n\nPricey drinks, friendly service, trendy ambiance."
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"the soup base is good, the noodle just okay, the egg waves noodle is al dente which i find it strange in ramen noodle. The half-boiled egg is not perfect yet, the yolk is over cook which it suppose to be runny. The last which be the music play in shop should be japanese music.",
"When I first heard of Ramen Boy closing shop I was upset because they were one of the few ramen joints that didn't equate salt with flavor. Upon entering Terakawa, I liked the upgrades to the decor and I was so happy to see some of the ramen boy staff still working the house. The menu immediately caught my attention because not only did it have some classics such as miso, shoyu, and tan tan ramen, but it also boasted a house special Terakawa ramen as well as the visually stunning mayu ramen. Needless to say, I had to to try the mayu and it did not disappoint. The broth was creamy with a strong garlic infusion throughout. The noodles were nice and chewy and the egg was brilliant (a perfect soft boil with a think and runny yolk). This is a ramen joint that is aiming to please and I will be returning soon to try the other soups. I gave Terakawa 3 stars but I hope to upgrade that to 4 or 5 in the future because I am not sure if there are any spicy menu options. I was in a hurry and didn't have time to really ask about possible extra spicy options. If the super spicy is possible, than I could have a new favorite ramen joint because the staff is wonderful, the atmosphere is chill, and the prices are fine. To be continued....",
"TL;DR: I think this place is way better than Ramen Boy ever was and slightly better than NomNom ramen. Hope this sparks further competition between them. \n\nI had the Mayu \"smoke\" broth ramen.\n\n(1) Broth: very decent recipe that isnt overly salty, yet still missing that extra flavor kick that Im looking for. Still satisfying overall though\n\n(2) Noodles: I like the thinner stringier white noodles rather than the chewier yellow noodles. Terakawa uses the thinner kind that I prefer, but to each his/her own.\n\n(3) Cha-Shu: Just right in terms of thinness/tenderness and could only be improved by either offering more slices or lightly searing with an acetylene torch a la Hide-Chan or Toto Ramen of NYC. \n\n(4) Other: Egg was half cooked/raw/creamy/awesome. Bamboo shoot was good and better than NomNom; Ginger I didnt really care about; \n\n(5) Ambience/service are essentially unchanged and previously rated as good.\n\n(6) Price was $10 for a fairly decent sized portion IMO, but you can ask for the kaedama at a reasonable price $1.50 if you need more noodle carbs.\n\nThis place is a welcome addition to the area, but my only worry is that Ramen Boy had so tainted this space previously that I might be overestimating this newcomer. We'll see what other yelpers have to say.",
"Awesome! One of the best ramen from manhattan! The tonkotsu broth is very rich and noodle is firm() one of the best ramen. Gyoza is handmade too.",
"I was so happy that a new Ramen restaurant had open up in Philly and I couldn't wait to try it. First, I must say I have eaten at \"Totto Ramen\" in NY, Suzu Noodle House, (JapanTown) in San Francisco, and Ramen Underground also SF, and all of these places are great. Terekawa is very nice looking place and the staff is very friendly. When I walked in, the music that was playing was a Justin Bieber song... not very Japanese. I would suggest some J-Pop (Arashi). We ordered three appetizers, the seaweed, Tako Yaki (octopus puff balls), and the Edamame. All three appetizers, were very good. I then ordered the Shoyu ramen/w chicken. I found the broth lacking flavor. It also came with half a boiled egg, which had an odd taste to it and was cooked too long. I had to add a little white pepper and soy to give it taste. Everything else was fine: noodles, bamboo shoots, etc. I also got to taste the Tan Tan and Miso ramen, which had more flavor then the Shoyu. \n\nI will go back to Terakawa when I'm really craving ramen. It's good to know that this place is here.\n\nOne more thing: I really hope that Terekawa puts a vegetarian ramen and a spicy ramen on their menu.",
"I can't believe this place doesn't have at least 4 or 4 1/2 stars! I've only been once but the food was phenomenal. I just got the No. 1 (which is basically tonkatsu ramen) with extra mushrooms and it was delectable. I could drink the broth alone and be completely satisfied. I could eat the octopus puffs every day and be thrilled! The flavor is simply to die for. The staff was also very friendly, attentive, helpful, and seemed genuinely concerned that we enjoyed the food. I would have given 4 1/2 stars simply because of the music choice, which as others have noted is just crappy pop music, but I couldn't justify going down to 4 stars. I will come back to this place over and over again! Oh yeah! And they're open late! We went on a Sunday night around 9 and they were still open. Yay!",
"A post-op Ramen Boy is now out on the town, with improved management and a sexy new name!\n\nThough you might not realize it when you first walk in. Same décor, same layout, same backless, ass groove seats. The menu, however, is completely reinvented (and designed to look like a flashy ad in an Asian newspaper). \n\nThe Terakawa ramen comes with seaweed, bamboo shoots, scallions, red ginger, and half a marinated egg (two halves if you decline the pork). I am a fan of the ginger (though they might give too much), and the egg is super tasty, even if a bit overdone. The noodles are noodles, and otherwise nondescript. The broth is where it really takes a downfall - far too fatty and not enough flavor. We took to adding chili oil, dried garlic, and white pepper to spice it up (thankful that they provided so many of these options on the table!).\n\nThe quality of the food is definitely better than it was pre-op, but given that Hand Drawn is just a couple blocks away, I don't see myself coming back soon.",
"Thank god for Terakawa Ramen for finally bringing some decent Ramen to Philly. This is the first place I've been to (sorry Nom Nom) that truly feels like a NY-style Ramen joint: small space with no frills service that makes a quality product where all the aspects are enjoyable.\n\nThe two of us came here tonight before a show at Electric Factory. I opted for the signature Terakawa Ramen while he went with Mayu Ramen. They're the same dish except the Mayu's broth is darker and tastes more bitter. I thought the ramen was very good for Philly: delicious rich broth with noodles, juicy slices of roast pork, and savory vegetables that accentuate the soup's flavor and composition. The noodles and bamboo shoots could have been better, but that's the Ramen purist in me coming out.\n\nI only give this place four stars because it's not the best ramen I've ever had (sorry, but New York and LA's are better), but for Philly, this ramen is tops and a huge improvement upon what's being served at Nom Nom across town. And what's not to like: cheap delicious food in a modern setting that fills you up and keeps you coming back for more. Can't wait to try their katsu curry next time!",
"I first experienced this as Ramen Boy. It was good, although it did not live up to what it could have been. Enter Terakawa Ramen. It got a bit of a face lift and the setting inside is very relaxed and fun to be in. When you walk in, you are greeted by everyone, including the cooks. They seat you very quickly and make sure you are taken care of. \nThe menu is simple for a ramen place. It has a good variety of ramen to offer, along with mini appetizers that come with the meal. So far I have only had the pork gyoza and the chicken curry. Both of them were a real treat. The gyoza was tasteful and not too greasy, and the chicken curry was a perfect blend of spice and sweetness. Although I am not a fan of spicy food, I can say I would eat it all day. \nThe ramen has greatly improved since being renewed. When i first ate here when it was Ramen Boy, it was alright. the broth was a bit too salty and did not have the flavor that it should have. Now since having the chicken shoyu and the terakawa ramen (signature ramen), my mind has greatly changed about the place. The chicken Shoyu was full of taste. The broth had a perfect balance of flavors, and the noodles were almost perfect. *Highly recommended*. Then there was the Terakawa Ramen. The signature series Ramen was really good, but i made the mistake of putting different noodles in from the time I had my chicken shoyu. The noodles were not bad, but they just did not taste as smooth as the ones in the chicken shoyu. \nAbove all, I would give this place a 4.8/5.",
"i'm seeing some pretty decent reviews for this joint here~\n\nI must say, it definitely improved quite a lot since it was reborn.. BUT!! i was still somewhat disappointed. To sum it up, it was EXTREMELY SALTY!!!!! my opinion is solely based on my experience with the Mayu Ramen. i could tell the soup was very savory... but the opulent amount of pepper just didn't cut it for me. I feel like it was trying to match up to Ippudo's Akamaru Modern. except sadly, it failed.... the end result was that with each slurp of noodles.. it got more bitter.. there was no way i could drink the soup. that's a major downer for going to a ramen shop and can't drink the soup :(\n\none thing they do deserve recognition for is the egg. it holds a tint of sweetness and it's not over-cooked! props! now if they can get it half runny, that would be ideal for me :)\n\ni will return to try other flavors just so my review is not so bias. But for now though, it cannot be justified giving it over 3 stars...."
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"Of all the chain steakhouses, Texas Roadhouse is my favorite.\n\nThis particular restaurant is hit or miss on the food prep. One time I ate here, I think the food sat out a little too long and the next day, both my friend and I were sick. Most people would think that this would stop a person from going back. Instead we called the restaurant to speak to a manager. He was very nice and understanding, and gave us a certificate for some amount (it's been a while I forget how much now!).\n\nI've been back several times, because the staff here is so nice and friendly, and generally the food is good. The drinks are good too (they just can't make a pina coloda to save their lives though).\n\nCheese fries, 12 oz strip w/ blue cheese are sure fire bets!\n\nThis place is also great with groups if you call ahead and let them know, they even can accommodate those extra one or two stragglers that show up late.",
"I had seen a Food Network piece on Texas Roadhouse, and decided I wanted to check it out. The closest one was the Royersford restaurant \n20 some miles away, but I told the wife that's where I wanted my birthday lunch. \n1st off, the Roadhouse is not open for lunch during the week, but the weekends it opens at 12, and we got there a little after noon. \nWhile there was no wait, that early, they have an ample waiting area, complete with TV, and a barrel of salted-in-the-shell peanuts. \nOn the way to our seat, the hostess showed us a refrigerated case where you can pick your own steak, if you desired. \nAt the tables, there are buckets of the salted peanuts, and they immediately brought hot rolls with a cinnamon butter. \nWhile waiting for the entrees the manager came over and explained some of the restaurant's workings: steaks are hand cut, all side dishes are made from scratch daily... etc. \n\nI had the Sirloin Tips with rice, which was very good. My other side dish was a cup of their chili which was excellent. (Not real spicy, but thick, and meaty.) We ended up with enough leftovers for, at least 1 additional meal. \n\nNothing on the menu was over $20, with the exception of the 22oz Rib-eye, so it's not an expensive restaurant. The waitress waited to make sure the steaks were done to our liking, and came back to check on us for soda refills, pretty often. \n\nIf you like steaks, and a kind of country atmosphere, I'd recommend the Roadhouse.",
"With all the steak places in the area, this ones a gem. The prices are great and the service is friendly and attentive. We recommend the ribs. And If you get a steak ask for crumble blue chesse on top ! I had the NY strip; delicious. Medium well is less pink; anything less is pretty pink to bloody. Be sure to tell them it's your first visit and they'll give you a free steak sauce bottle and the royal treatment. Servers are young and energetic. So go treat yourself !",
"A chain restaurant has to be beyond fantastic to garner more than three stars. And really, this is just a typical chain restaurant. I've actually never eaten inside the restaurant, just gotten takeout, because living in a smallish suburban town, it's always crowded, and I don't really feel like waiting an hour for food that is mediocre at best. \n\nNow, with that said, I will say that they do have pretty fantastic ribs. I ate A LOT of ribs during my first pregnancy, and I don't remember any of them coming close to the ones at Roadhouse. \n\nThis place is good for families, if you go early enough. You can bring your loud toddler and not have to worry about getting dirty looks.",
"Texas Roadhouse in Royersford is a weekly pick for my family. The wait staff is always friendly and helpful. They give off the impression that they really want you to enjoy your time spent there. The food is always delicious and flavorful. Only once out of the many, many times that I've dined there, was 1 of my sides brought out wrong. So, in my experience they have a 99.9% accuracy rate.\n\nI've never had a bad dish at Roadhouse. I highly recommend trying their award winning ribs, which are truly fall off the bone. No need to worry about dirtying your hands on this meal. You can literally pull the meat off with your fork. The bbq sauce has a nice, sassy flavor to it. Also, the chicken fried chicken with white gravy is an inexpensive dish and definitely yummy.\n\nThe salads are always crisp and the most fresh tasting I have ever had anywhere. And a plus for me, I don't have to pick one thing out of their house salad. (I'm a VERY picky eater) Fresh iceberg, chopped tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, shredded cheese--a must have salad. A little tip-you can save yourself the $3 or $4 on this salad, if you get it as one your sides. If you get it as a side choice, it's the same size as ordering it as a separate item.\n\nYou can also pick out a larger steak before they seat you at your table. The steaks are grilled to perfection, whatever your choosing (rare, medium, well, etc.). The flavor is good enough you don't even need A1.\n\nAnother recommended choice from their appetizer selections would be the rattlesnake bites. A bit like a jalapeno popper, but sooo much better. So delicious! Or you can try their combo platter which comes with chicken fingers, potato skins, and rattlesnake bites and your choice of 3 dipping sauces.\n\nSome other info: For parents, they do have a children's night once a week (Tuesday, I think??) and they offer a 2 meals for $20 deal from 4-6 P.M. at least Mon-Thur, maybe Friday too (not sure on that one).\n\nNow to be fair, there are a few cons. They don't open until late during the week. So you can't go there for lunch. Even though this one attests to their good standing, it's still a con for some people. Depending on what time you go, the wait time can get ridiculous. However, they do have call ahead seating so really I guess this one isn't so bad if you remember to grab the number or have it in your phone or something for those spur of the moment times you want to head over and don't want to wait for a table. This place is ALWAYS packed, but it does show they really are that good.\n\nAll in all, I've been a customer of this establishment since it's opening and not once over the past few years have I had a bad experience or meal here. The best part, you don't need to like country music to enjoy your visit. ;)",
"I went here on Sunday 1/25 with my wife prior to heading back to new york. It was a great stop and a place I've heard mixed reviews about. One friend said it was great, better then outback and another said it was terrible. I found it somewhere in between and on par with outback.\n\nWe walked in and on the left is a barrel of peanuts. Feel free to eat some and throw them on the floor! Next they seat you but on the way to be seated they show you steaks in the case and you can pick yours for dinner! I was happy i love steak.\n\nNext we sit down and order a sirloin and a rib eye, both with salads and sweet potatoes loaded. We received our steaks and they were both done to our liking! It was perfect. The potatoes had marshmallows and caramel sauce on it and they were also amazing. Another plus to add on the meal where the freshly backed bread with the cinnamon sugar. Amazing rolls :)\n\nOverall the service was outstanding, I didn't have to ask for or wait for anything. It was fast as soon as we were finished our salads dinner was here. Steaks were very good, mine (the rib eye) was particularly flavorful and well done. \n\nOn the way out the manager asked us how everything was and I said I had a great time and it was our first time here. They gave us a present! They gave me a bottle of their sauce to take home! It was a great treat. I'll definitely go back here.",
"Never again will I go here. \n\nWhen I first started to eat here, it wasn't bad. Actually it was pretty good. Enjoyed everything from the rolls and cinnamon butter to the dessert, and the service was fast and friendly to boot.\n\nThen something happened. It wasn't the food, but the service. I noticed that the attention to customer needs weren't what they used to be a while back, but I always wrote that off as the staff being young and kids being kids. This particular night I had asked the female server for a special request (a particular request that isn't a pain to do, and has been done numerous times), and was told it couldn't be done. I asked if someone in the kitchen could, and explained that it had always been done with no issue, and she went to the back to check (for the record, my request involves just mixing two condiments together that aren't available on the menu, but are found in every kitchen in America, so it's not like I was asking for the moon here). \n\nI should also mention that it took about 20 minutes for someone to return to the table. When someone DID come, it was the manager, also explaining that it couldn't be done. She didn't want to hear about how this request was always done before, nor offered an apology. We thought, okay, no big deal, we'll get over it, and continued eating.\n\nOur waitress went into hiding at this point, and took another 20 minutes to see if we needed anything (we needed refills bad, among other things). She brought the refills, never picked up our empty plates or glasses, and took a drink order from me. Another 20 minutes passes. She's avoiding our table like the plague, as is the manager who also sees the dishes and glasses piling up. I finally stop her as she is running by us (we're seated at a table in the bar area) and ask where my drink is. \"Oh yeah, I forgot, MISS\" in this arrogant voice, and makes the drink. \n\nI should also mention I asked for a particular alcohol to be omitted from this drink since it makes me very sick. She didn't have the decency to bring the drink to our table, but instead had the bartender bring it out. I asked if it was made as I requested, without the one alcohol, and when he turned around and asked her, she replied, \"sure\". Sadly, it wasn't the case (as I should've known) as I got sick later that evening. \n\nAfter another 25 minutes of trying to get the manager's or anyone's attention, the bartender finally comes to us asking if we needed anything. I said \"just the check\", and when we got it we left the exact amount on the table and walked out.\n\nMaybe this was an off night. Maybe everyone was having a bad night. It doesn't excuse what the waitress did, nor how the manager handled this and blatantly ignored us. I passed the info to my other friends who have now been going to their Montgomeryville location, as none of us will be going here again.",
"Best steak for your cake! \n\nTexas Roadhouse is the premier chain steakhouse in the area...at least when you exclude chains like Smith and Wollensky, Morton's, etc etc. The High End places have better food\\service, but you will pay at least 40$ for your steak...At Texas Roadhouse you can get a good steak for under 20 bucks. I consider it a notch above Outback and Longhorn for food quality. \n\nThe service was good, altho some reviewers mentioned the servers didn't pickup the appetizer dishes when they served the main meal and that was indeed the case...rather than taking our salad bowls from our crowded table, they just crammed the steaks onto the table...not a real big deal to me, but we found it curious. \n\nI also enjoyed the dinner rolls (little club rolls, slightly steamed) with very sweet and delicious cinnamon butter...dessert didn't look like anything special, but I loved my sirloin (even picked it out of the fridge) and the chili was quite tasty as well. \n\nIt can get crowded during peak hours, but they do have a full bar with a couple TVs and plenty of peanuts to keep you busy! Also plenty of parking...All in all, the place i pick when i want a decent and affordable steak. \n\nNote: Lunch is only served Saturday and Sunday",
"Texas Roadhouse is the type of place where you get decent food, good service and your money's worth. However, it's not the type of place where you rave about your meal and dream about going back ASAP.\n\nEvery one I've been to looks exactly the same---very cookie cutter. Plus every one I've been to is always crowded and very noisy. The dining experience starts like this --- you open the door and then worm your way to the host/hostess station. Once there (more often than not) you are told that there is a wait for a table. You are given a piece of paper with a number on it, sent to the waiting area where you watch an electronic display to see when your number comes up. Most of the time, the waiting area is jam packed and overflowing. Your number appears and once again, you have to worm your way up to the host/hostess station. While s/he gathers up menus, you have to deal with people saying \"excuse me\" as they, too, have to worm their way someplace---either to the waiting area, the host/hostess station or outside.\n\nUsually service is fairly prompt. I'll give them this---they have a great soft drink selection---sweetened iced tea (one of my favorites) and recently, a cherry limeade (very tasty!). The rest of the menu items are good---no complaints at all there. Once again, predictable no matter where the location.\n\nSo...in conclusion...it's not the place to go for gourmet steaks nor is it the place to go for a quiet meal. As long as you know what to expect---and don't mind it all---you'll do just fine.",
"I've eaten at Texas Roadhouses before (in Lancaster, PA) and fell in love with the chain for a decently priced, filling and delicious meal. First off the food quality is great. I love their bread and cinnamon butter, that stuff is addicting and also diabetes in a basket. I am a lover of ribs and for a mass produced chain you can't go wrong with their full rack. Their chili is also decent and available as a side to your ribs! PERFECT! But all the goodness stops there.\n\nThe reason why this place garnered a 2 star barely mediocre rating is due to its sub par 1 star service. The front end of the house and especially the host/hostesses positions are staffed by high school kids. So service wise come to expect the enthusiasm that a high school kid can offer. None. We called ahead for a seating at 7:45 and on the phone and the estimation skills of these high school kids said we'd have a table at 8:30. Yeah that didn't happen, while 8:30 rolled by I began to ponder how a business can function and make a profit with 6, yes six, (a job that requires a max of 2-3 people requires double that here) front end host/hostesses poking, pinching, giggling and flirting at each other and then give patrons attitude when they inquired about the wait. \n\nWe were seated at 8:55 and only because they offered to try and squeeze us into a 6 seater table for our party of seven. It was a tight squeeze to say the least. At 6'3\", I'm not built for sqeezing. But what got me heated was that there were only six seats at the table so the rest of my party sat down, and I was left standing. I was waiting thinking the hostess was smart enough to realize that there was a job to be done, but after 5 minutes go the picture that that was probably not going to happen. Unfortunately there were no stacks of chairs around so I just stood as other waiters and waitresses darted by me just to see when I'd get my chair. AND OF ALL PEOPLE ANOTHER PATRON OFFERED UP A CHAIR TO ME! And why? they were a party of 2 seated at a table for 4. And after taking the time to scan you could see many parties of 2 seated at much bigger tables, which goes to show the epic fail of a job the front end was doing. Our actual waitress was only a teeny bit better. The staff at large does a really good job LOOKING busy, but I have to wonder what they're actually busy doing. Refills here are pretty good, but they give you a new cup every time, and clearing plates is another aversion of the staff alongside working because it's very easy for the dishes to pile up and you pray your server eventually realizes so he or she can clear a few. Perhaps they can pull some of those way to excessive host/hostesses away from the front end and turn them into bus boys/girls so that plates get cleared? \n\nOverall, the food here is pretty good but the poor management would encourage you to get your texas roadhouse fix elsewhere to avoid frustration and souring a decent meal. I would try the one in Lancaster? Where I've had better customer service experiences."
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"So we went to Santa Barbara for Easter weekend, we went to Renauds, Jeannines...and out last stop was this cute on top of cute Cinammon Roll Parlor Heaven!!!! My kids where jumping up and down, with delight, the recipe bakery, stays true to the Owners Grandmas Recipe (hence the name), organic ingredients, and lovingly made, she frosted our four-out-of-the-oven-cinammon-bites-o-heaven. Wish I was there eating them. These are so good, you will have Cinammon dreams including them after one single bite. Just remember who told you!!!",
"The last time I visited Australia and New Zealand, my fashionable Sydney cousins (Newtown, darling!) and in fact, pretty much everyone I knew there, were drinking flat whites. It impressed on me that this was The Standard espresso drink for Australia and New Zealand. \n\nOver here, Recipes Bakery is the only shop in town that serves it. A flat white is similar to a cappuccino, but instead of a dry foam portion, more microfoam is used, resulting in a smooth velvety texture to the drink, and overall has a sweeter flavor without needing sweetener. \nThey also serve the long black, which is similar to americano, except that the espresso is added to hot water after, not the other way around, which preserves the crema. \n\nIf you're an Aussie tourist or expat, or simply wishing for a flat white, this is the place to go. They have it down. I once took some some Aussie guests to this town's most artisinal roasting cafe and we just got blank stares when ordering a flat white. \n\nTheir baked goods are made with organic ingredients, I got the cinnamon roll, still warm with icing. If they want to take the Aussie theme a bit farther and start making Anzac biscuits, I will not protest at all!\n\nRecipes Bakery is a shop, not a sit-down cafe, which is too bad, but that's how they are permitted. So everything is packaged \"to go.\" \n\nOne more thing: the whole shop is hyper cutsie. There's a force-field surrounding the place that will separate you from at least half your testosterone upon entering. Much to my surprise I saw one guy in there when I visited. He was sitting in a corner, looking confused, miserable and a little resigned. This is what you'll have to accept for a flat white.\n\nIt's just across the street from the Saturday morning farmers market, which is also when they are most busy. Look for the bright pink and white-trimmed cottage.",
"What a great place. The best coffee in town. Outstanding pastries. Lovely. If you go to Santa Barbara and do not stop in here you have really missed out. \n\nI had the Viennese coffee and it was one of the best cups of coffee i have had in years. \n\nThe pastries were perfectly done. As a baker i could tell you about the crumb being moist and uniform in the coffee cake or the cinnamon roll that was crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. \n\nthe pastries were not too sweet. you will enjoy them very much.",
"I had some really nice things here, but there isn't a lot of seating, so this might be an issue considering a lot of their menu items are sit down type foods like eggs and pancakes. I wouldn't come here with a big group unless you were going to just get stuff to go. That said, they do have a table hidden outside in the back. You have to exit the store via the front then walk around the side of the house to get there. \n\nMy parents REALLY liked the cinnamon buns, which are a bit crisper without that super doughy center that you'd find in a cinnabon or ikea bun. I thought they were good, but nothing spectacular (I PREFER the doughy center, whilst my parents do not... to each their own!). As others have said, they do Oz style coffee beverages, that are popular all over NZ, Australia, and the UK (the flat white being the best example... it is like a latte, but with less milk). \n\nBoth the breakfast dishes I tried were really good- one was an egg dish with avocado and grilled mushrooms. The other was the pineapple pancakes with coconut and maple syrup. REALLY good. I'd definitely order those again. Our service was really friendly as well. \n\nOk, to sum up:\n\n-Good Coffee\n-Get the Pineapple Coconut Pancakes\n-Friendly service\n-Not much seating\n\nIf I were you, Recipes Bakery, I would ditch the gift store bit with the handbags and such, add more seating, and focus on food. You have a good thing going on.",
"I agree with the reviewer who said scrap the gift basket stuff and put in some tables and chairs. I don't care for their cinnamon buns, but I really like their scones. I stopped by on the way to work and they didn't really have any baked goods ready. It was almost 8AM, so shouldn't they be ready to rock and roll being that they are a breakfast place? I was hoping it would be a fast in and out thing, but I ended up waiting almost 30 minutes (even though I was told just 15 minutes) for two freakin scones while they put them in the oven. The owner was nice, but she didn't even offer complimentary coffee for the 30 minute wait! And at $3.50 per scone, I won't be rushing back any time soon.",
"I'm into the whole brevity thing, so here goes...\n\nDon't buy just one cinnamon roll. You want seconds if not thirds. Best I have ever had. Ever.",
"I ordered 100 whoopee pies in assorted flavors for my wedding favors. They came very fresh, delicious and adorably packaged, and guests gave them tons of compliments. The strawberry/butter cake combo was to die for!",
"I'm addicted. These must be the same cinnamon rolls baked by angels and fed to inhabitants of heaven.",
"Pastries are small here. Good, buy small. Vienna coffee is my favorite. Espresso drinks are pricey considering they only have one or two shots. I can get my 4 shot Americano on the next block for $3 and meal sized pastry. I go here when I specifically want a Vienna coffee. Otherwise, I like the walk. :)",
"The cinnamon rolls were really really good, and the service was friendly. Will come back for breakfast, the menu looked good"
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"Decent-good Chinese food, very posh decor, and excellent service which is probably why they can charge as much as they do ($7-11/dish). When I decided I wanted Chinese food for dinner, I was shocked to be brought to Palais de Jade. The first thing you notice when you walk in is the beautiful bar, with a slightly older crowd sitting around drinking cognac and wine (I felt a bit out of place until I saw a couple of families with younger kids sitting around enjoying their meals). The service was really impressive (especially after years of crappy restaurants around colleges) - at least four waiters were constantly checking on our table throughout the night, and our water glasses were never empty. We ordered the westlake beef soup - delicious, the minced beef practically melted in our mouths and was perfectly seasoned - maybe the best I've ever had, lemon chicken - lightly coated and deep fried, but not at all oily, mongolian beef - not very spicy, but well flavored, chicken fried rice - slightly dry, but yummy and had huge pieces of chicken, and tofu, black mushrooms and snow peas - which was in a gravy that I didn't really like, but wasn't too bad all in all. The drink menu also had champagne in addition to the wine and liquers - I also saw a couple with some margarita looking drinks that looked super good, but I wasn't in the mood when I went. After trying a few other places in Reno that weren't that hot, I would definitely recommend Palais de Jade. Hell, I'd go there again just for the service.",
"Oh god, no. Do not go here. The service is fast, and all the food is coated in the same gooey plum sauce. \n\nThat's lunch, anyway.",
"Indeed, as noted, quick/attentive service along with a very nice atmosphere. Not every dish is a standout, but none that I've tried have been greasy or bland. I think that the kung pao chicken and the chicken salad are some of the better that I've tried. Sesame chicken is delicious! Always a winner. I actually find their prices to be in the ballpark of reasonable, but I live in a very expensive city so I'm biased. takeaway service is quick too.",
"This place restored my faith in Chinese food! \n\nI will admit my first experience was not fantastic.. The kung pao chicken should have been called kung pao celery. Also, whatever noodle dish we tried left a lot to be desired...\n\nHOWEVER, I have been there about 5 times since and it has been flawless every time. I now order the kung pao sans celery and I have to say.. their sauce for it is the best. Also their chow mein is very tasty and the sesame chicken is also very good. No mystery meat here which is so important! I don't fear I will bite into anything creepily overly chewy. \n\nThe service is always very good and the people are all very friendly. The atmosphere is comfortable and the decor is nice. \nAlso, they have Oolong tea.. which is my favorite. Yum.",
"Awesome service, posh ambiance, but pricey Chinese food. If you want a more upscale experience while eating Chinese food, this is definitely the place.",
"The food was tasty but the four stars are for the woman who used three spoons to build mu shu burritos. I've never seen anything like it, they must have advanced spoon maneuvering training before they can ever hope to work there. Anyways other than my fixation on the magical spoons the mongolian chicken and brown rice was completely satisfying. I love that they have brown rice too! I need to try more on the menu but I was tentative because Chinese food is unpredictable! The interior is very pretty especially the bar area, and the flavors did not seem to be manufactured from fake flavors (MSG anyone?).",
"The food is delicious, the atmosphere elegant but not overly formal (plenty of people go in shorts or jeans), and the prices just slightly above the numerous mediocre Chinese places that populate the town. Whenever our friends from New York or Boston come to town, this is where they demand to be taken.",
"Ambiance classy and still comfortable. Service was very good, waiter was pleasant and service fast but not rushed. Restaurant has been there since 1988. Have eaten there before, but it was 15 years ago.\nFood presentation was very good, quantity more than plentiful, but a little bland. We'll return to try other items and enjoy their wine selections.",
"Very good quality Chinese food. Good service good too. Highly recommend it. Honey Walnut Shrimp is exquisite.",
"This is an excellent Chinese restaurant with superb service and great food. I highly recommend it. The service was simply outstanding! I felt as if they actually appreciated my business!\n\nI will always eat here when I visit Reno."
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"I have recently been bemoaning the lack of Indian restaurants in (or even near) Collingswood and viola - IndeBlue opens! I literally drove straight to the restaurant after learning that it had opened, and was not disappointed. \n\nThe restaurant is comfortably casual, with an open kitchen so you can watch Chef Rakesh Ramola (previously a chef at Tiffin) at work. I decided to take out, and while I was waiting the staff couldn't have been friendlier - bringing a free mango lassi (delicious!) while I waited and chatting pleasantly without being obtrusive. My dinner was so tasty, I went back 5 days later with friends. We all agreed that the Chicken Korma was one of the best we've had, the Saag Paneer was delicious, and the Chicken Tikka was good too! You can spice the dish to your liking - their default seems to be mild, so if you like it spicier make sure you up the ante. \n\nI'm thrilled IndeBlue has come to town. With reasonable prices ($9-14 an entree) especially for the quality and quantity of food, it has become one of our new go-to places!",
"3.5 stars.\nAfter living close to Tiffin for almost a year, it was very painful to move away. There is a dearth of good, affordable Indian food in this area. So I was intrigued by the first review of this new place in Collingswood. \n\nThe place still looks very new. Things are bright, clean and sometimes even sparkly(Well they do have some decorative mirrors up so that's part of it). There's a lot of blue and some orange on the walls, which is fine by me, since I went to undergrad and grad school at places with those colors. There's pretty decent seating, both for groups and singles/couples. \n\nI ordered the vegetable samosa appetizer and chicken vindaloo, medium spicy. The samosa appetizer was actually two semi-medium sized samosas filled with potatoes, peas and some nice spices. The crust was very crisp but not overly thick and very tasty. The filling it self was pretty good, though one side of one of the samosas was a little too crunchy. They probably didn't quite bake/cook it enough on that side. But the other samosa was perfect. I'm used to having a green sauce on the side, which they had, but mixed in with some chick peas and some other sauce. A little different, but good nonetheless.\n\nThe chicken vindaloo came out soon after I finished the appetizer. The basmati rice was cooked just right and had something in it that resembled onion bhadji, at least in very thin strips mixed in with the rice. Very tasty. The chicken was very tender and there were a decent amount of chicken chunks. The sauce was spicy, but not overly so. However, it was spicy enough that my sinuses loosened up over time and gave a warm feeling in my stomach. Next time I'll probably try the hot/spicy version of vindaloo.\n\nI cooled off my tongue and stomach with a mango lassi. It was very thick, very mangoey(Is that really a word?), and very delicious.\n\nThe service was good and fast. Bathroom was pretty clean, though they did need to take out the trash. But that's probably due to it being somewhat crowded.\n\nThe meal came to 19 bucks all together. Not quite as cheap as Tiffin or Ekta, but still not too terribly bad.\n\nI'll be back at some point.",
"I eat a lot of Indian food, which in no way makes me an expert, but it has made me very picky. I love Tiffin in Philadelphia and Coriander in Voorhees, and this place just doesn't measure up to either of them.\n\nAnd the main reason for it is this: the food is not spicy. The first time we ordered from IndieBlue, we didn't specify a spice level because, in our experience, curries are usually a little spicy even if you don't tell the waiter you want spicy food. Because they're curries. And that's what curries do. They are spicy and warm and delicious.\n\n But the stuff we got was so unspicy as to actually detract from the appeal of the dish. I don't like my food to cause me physical pain, to turn me beet red, or cause my entire body to sweat -- so don't read this as a review from a disgruntled masochist who was denied some bizarre, food-based pleasure. But in Indian food, I do find that the complexity of the spices and herbs is boosted by a healthy dose of chilies and heat. And this food just didn't have it. It was flat. Edible and decent, but flat.\n\nSo we ordered from them again, this time specifying \"spicy\" dishes. And they still didn't cut it. Spicier, yes, but still pretty mediocre. Part of the problem is that I don't like incredibly rich, creamy/milky sauces, and my mataar paneer was exactly that. And not spicy enough. \n\nSo, if you like Indian food that isn't spicy, go here! I can assure you that you will not encounter anything unpleasant. I'm going elsewhere, where the balance of flavors is more to my liking.",
"I'm not a big fan of Indian food, normally, but the food here is very, very good. Definitely mild, and I agree they need to spice things up. We had a combination of things, including the mixed grill and various naan. I'm not going to give a detailed review as I wasn't taking notes to be specific enough to do so, I will say the one item that stood out was the chicken prepared with yogurt and cilantro. Sarah R said it perfect with \"THIS. FOOD. is OUT. OF. CONTROL.\"\n\nIt's really gourmet Indian compared with anything I've had before, and the prices/portions/quality all reflect that. I'll be back!!\n\nPlus they deliver!!",
"I came across reviews for IndeBlue while searching Yelp for take-out/delivery in Collingswood. Sarah R & Michael M's reviews convinced me to give it a shot.\n\nThe fact that they deliver orders over $15 is a bonus! Twenty minutes after ordering, as promised, a smiling girl from the restaurant was at my door.\n\nI had the chicken biryani, makhani naan, and mango lassi. Based on previous reviews, I ordered my food spicy (whereas I usually go for medium) and it was the perfect level of spice for me. \n\nThe chicken biryani was layered with the rice and had just the right amount of sauce over tender chicken. The flavor was practically addictive. It was also quite a hefty portion, enough for almost 3 meals for me (I tend to eat smaller meals). \n\nThe mango lassi was very thick & creamy, almost like a milkshake, and definitely tasty. \n\nI'm excited to have found a great Indian restaurant so close by and plan on eating in sometime soon.",
"In the past two years I have dined at many of the Indian restaurants in the philly/ South Jersey area. The food is very good. I had the chicken tikka masala (of course) with garlic naan. The naan was outstanding. My boo had chicken briyani. Would have given a five star review, but the service was ok. For something a little more traditional try Gagan Palace in Stratford.\n\nTip: cool place to bring a date (nice modern atmosphere) Byob so bring some wine or ice cold yuengling light and enjoy.",
"Just went back to IndeBlue Friday night for a nice birthday dinner. Of course I had the usual chicken Tikka Masala (Best TIkka Masala I've ever had). My boo got a chicken dish from their new \"seasonal specials\" menu. Her chicken was served with rice containing cantalope and kiwi...sounded gross but it was excellent. Loved our food so much that we ordered take out from there Sunday night and had an excellent chicken Korma. Dim the lights and remove the bullshit IKEA chairs and this place gets 5 stars.",
"Got a mailer for IndeBlue a couple of weeks ago and decided to order (delivery) to see if we'll like it. The food not only met our expectations but certainly exceeded them..\nWe've ordered a few times since then (though haven't had a chance to actually go to the restaurant itself yet and as far as Indian good goes, it is one of the best place in the area...\nOne great thing is that they offer different level of spiciness (you can order mild or spicy) which works great if you prefer it one way or the other...\nThe only complaint I have is the bread... I did not like their naan at all, obviously I don't know but it tasted like they make it early in the day and then warm it up... I might be wrong, but....",
"I have eaten more Indian food the last year than ever. One reason, Rakesh who opened both Tiffin as chef and now chef owner of Inde Blue. This small Collingswood restaurant cooks wonderful, tasty and spicy cuisine. I know people judge Indian food by how \"hot\" it is, but that's is not the only way to enjoy Indian food. You can get really get\"hot\" food at Inde Blue if you ask. I like the flavors, the spice, the choices.\nThe tandoor dishes are more interesting and tasty than most places. Try the lollipop lamb chops. Delicious.\nTheir apps, especially shrimp kalidawa, are flavorful. \nDon't burn your palate, seduce it.",
"I love this place. \n\nThe samosa appetizer is good, but the best part is really the chickpea yogurt thing that comes with it. The Hara Bhara Kabobs are also delicious.\n\nI tasted about 8 entrees over the course of 2 visits and the Chicken Korma stands out. It's a perfect mix of savory and sweet and definitely my favorite. It's especially satisfying when it's cold out. The vindaloo and makhni (sp?) are also really tasty, as is their basmati rice.\n\nIf you've got room to stuff anything else in after you've finished dinner the mango ice cream is awesome."
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"We were lucky enough to get in on their sneak preview training celebration where we got a free dinner. The staff were all very friendly, and the food was delicious! I hadn't been to a Red Robin in years, so I had forgotten how delicious they are. My boyfriend had the A1 burger, and I had the Banzai burger. Both were great! Our server - Jordan - was very friendly and provided great customer service! The location of this restaurant is great since it's right off of I-69 in Castleton. We are thankful for the free dinner, and we're excited for the restaurant to open on 9/28/2015 so we can go back!",
"When I think of Red Robin I think loud and crazy, but they also have fun burgers and nice salads. I also really like the chicken sandwiches and unlimited fries. It's not often you need or even want more fries, but I like that option. A friend told me that a new one was opening in Castleton and we were able to go to one of the preview days. \nSo this new layout was far from loud and crazy. This did seem like a smaller location and the first thing you see is the bar and it just has a classier look than it does or did at other locations. There are still 2 large eating areas. And maybe it's just me, but one side seemed more adult like with these cool red lights cascading down and the other side seemed more family/child decorated. \nWe got an order of the Banzai chicken wings and the sauce was really good. It also came with some pieces of grilled pineapple. I like boneless better since I made a huge mess eating them, but they were worth getting with that yummy sauce. This sauce is also on a burger so I will have to get it next time since I liked it so much. \nTo drink I went with the Freckled lemonade and it was really good. I usually skip lemonades since I always think they will be too sweet, but this was perfect and it came with strawberries. Honestly I am not sure I would normally get it since it's almost $5. But our waiter kept our glasses full the entire time. \nI went with the Avo-Cobb-o salad with blue cheese dressing. It also came with some thin sliced garlic bread that seemed to be grilled. I really liked it. The chicken it came with was grilled really well too. I found my salad refreshing. I was also still able to sneak a few fries from my husband's plate. He had the Ensenada chicken platter and he was able to get fries instead of the salad and it was a huge amount of fries so he didn't need or even want more. \nWe were excited to try the new Red Robin. I am glad to see it looking a little more grownup, yet it still had the same tasty food. I love the menu has so many options. There really is something for everyone.",
"Asked for a take out order and they said they couldn't because they are to new!!!??? They said if I got one, more than likely it would be wrong. This wasn't delivery. I physically went to the restaurant. So if I sat down and ordered food then asked for a Togo bag it would be wrong????? How is a take out order any different then a sit down order other than it goes in a bag? Bad service!!!!",
"My friend and I attended a preview day.they were very busy but the server and staff were more than accommodating.the Black and Bleu burger was fabulous.The Seafood Scatter contained a generous array of seafood and was delicious.They even let us take a milkshake To Go! The short onion ring stack was delicious!\nLoved the \"gathering\" side of the restaurant located by the bar which is Adults Only.\nLooking forward to bringing my husband there very soon.",
"This is actually my 2nd time in the past week, it's close to home so I really want them to do well. I have visited other red robins so I am confident that they will get the kinks worked out \n\nOrdered the A-1 peppercorn burger to share with my husband, I ordered a bowl of tortilla soup and he ordered a salad. He liked the salad, the soup (which I've ordered from other red robins) was the consistency of paste and was awful. Couldn't eat that. The burger was good but not great, the onion strings were soggy but I just took them off. \n\nWe will be back in a few months because I am sure that it will be better",
"There were three of us. Only one of three orders came out correct. Food was OK but was overpriced for what we got. Hope they get their act together.",
"It has been a busy few weeks on the homefront and my Yelping life has suffered for it. With a holiday weekend on hand and no major obligations, I've decided to try to get back in gear visiting Central Indiana restaurants and businesses and Yelping about it. \n\nMy first visit was to Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' newest location at the corner of 82nd & Shadeland Avenue just East of Castleton Square. As someone who frequents this area, I'd been eyeing this location under construction over the past few weeks and anxiously awaiting their arrival. \n\nIf you're like me and have driven by the place, you probably thought to yourself \"Boy, it sure seems like a small location.\" As a newcomer to Red Robin, I'd actually been to a location once, I wasn't quite sure what to expect but had always heard great things about their burgers and was really in the mood for some comfort food. \n\nRed Robin is located in the parking lot of the Drury Inn, a free-standing building with a \"burgers and brews\" theme. It looks smaller than other Red Robin locations that I've seen from the outside and, quite honestly, it also looks pretty darn small on the inside. \n\nRed Robin is nicely decorated with a contemporary look and design both inside and out. In terms of accessibility, they only have a couple of accessible parking spots that feel a tad tighter than true ADA spots but that's generally the rule for this Red Robin location. It's simply a more compact locale. The curb cuts are appropriately designed. They have a double-set of doors, though they have a host area right up front and I was impressed that people were clearly watching and had those doors being open by the time I was opening the first set. You enter and you basically have two dining areas to the left and right with a nice sized bar area in the middle. The bar area is well stocked with a wide range of liquors and a wall shelf that makes you realize they are serious about their bar. There are also televisions within view of pretty much every table. \n\nI was taken to a two-top that was decently sized enough that I didn't find myself getting bummed at the idea of a two-top. The compact design of the restaurant means that table design is rather interesting - essentially you have about a half dozen rows of tables on each side of the bar. I believe the very back row has a sort of booth/table combo, but most are simply tables. The bar area also offers some high-top tables and table/booth options in addition to the bar. You have servers, but you also have an electronic \"ziosk\" they affectionately named Robin where you can order drinks/desserts, request your server, play games ($1.99 for unlimited - a great option for parents), and pay your bill. \n\nI ordered a bacon cheeseburger that comes with bottomless fries. Of course, my usual unsweetened iced tea was added. The entire bill came in at just over $14 without tip. \n\nThe food was good and easily the highlight of the experience. The burger was delivered as ordered, while my bottomless fries did include a refill. The fries are steak fries, though they do have other options. \n\nAs Red Robin has only been open a couple of weeks, I expect things to continue to improve. My server, Jeremy, was friendly and attentive. A few observations:\n\n1) Accessibility is a concern. In addition to parking issues, the tables are so tight that a wheelchair will definitely be challenged. The bar doesn't have any accessible tables as far as I could tell, and I even heard one server comment three times (THREE!) that the aisle between tables was narrow. If it's narrow for a walker, it's impossible for a chair. I actually got trapped in, a definite fire hazard, and had to undo a rope-style divider to maneuver out. It's my understanding they're expanding the inner wall - will that make it even worse?\n\n2) Watch employee communications - I was thrilled to see owning of mistakes and friendly correcting of them, but with the tables so compact I also got really tired of hearing \"I'm sorry.\" Negativity flows and if one table hears it, it can easily move to another table in a domino effect. I got two apologies myself for things being slow...They weren't. I'm assuming that's been an early complaint, but don't own mistakes you haven't made. I heard one table apologized to multiple times and, yeah, there was a mistake made but really...groveling isn't good customer service. Keep it positive. \n\n3) If you have anxiety issues or a child with autism, I'd avoid this location. It's compact, busy, and the decor is pretty high energy. I can't imagine this being a pleasant experience. Truthfully, this is not a location you go to for relaxation. I could never have gotten reading done here. This is a great location for a quick lunch, conversation with friends, watching a game, or simply being social. \n\nI'll definitely be back, but I'll also be hoping for a better experience.",
"I returned to Red Robin Gourmet Burgers almost two weeks after my first visit as I was on that side of town and had a rare afternoon outside my usual office routine. \n\nIt is probably important to note that my visit was in mid-afternoon, well past the lunch hour and well before even the early dinner hours. Thus, my experience was almost destined to be considerably different than my last visit when it was incredibly packed. \n\nAs I entered Red Robin, I must say that I immediately experienced a different and improved vibe from my first visit. While they once again greeted me at the door, the atmosphere seemed calmer and it wasn't just because of having a smaller crowd. \n\nFirst off, I'm not completely certain what was different but they'd clearly tweaked their design just a bit. I found myself wondering \"Did they read my review?\" While the right side still had its several rows of two-tops, which I'd still contend are decently sized two-tops, they also had a couple rows that were spaced out differently and it looked like the tables had been moved ever so slightly so that the aisles between the rows of tables left room for both walkers and wheelers. While I was placed at a four-top this time around, I found myself feeling fairly certain that I would be able to get out much easier this time around. So, whether or not this adjustment was triggered by my review, it was a definite plus. \n\nSecondly, the dividing wall that I mentioned in my first review is now in place. It's actually a 1/2 wall done in a wooden theme that fits nicely with the restaurant's decor. It is my understanding that this was an Excise decision - they needed a better division between the bar and the family dining area. I understand it, and I think they've done it nicely, but it's kind of silly. \n\nMost of what I wrote about Red Robin with my initial review remains true. The dividers on both sides of the restaurant being the key difference. I also noticed, much to my pleasure, that they'd added another accessible parking spot and it appeared they were even adding another one even as I was there. Excellent.\n\nTrisha was my server this time. She was on the money. She was friendly, helpful, timely, got me my iced tea refill and made sure I got a french fry refill. Today, I kept it very simple with a plain burger and fries along with my iced tea. It came in right around $12 plus tip. I will note that their ziosk payment system apparently wasn't working when I was there and, as well, I was disappointed that the reward club that I'd signed up for nearly two weeks ago apparently hadn't gotten into their system and if I want the meal added to my rewards I have to go to the inconvenience of actually calling them. I really think two weeks is long enough to get something into your system. \n\nThe hostess today was top notch. The server was terrific. The staff seemed calm and helpful. The entire atmosphere just felt more positive and enjoyable. Despite the busyness of the atmosphere, I really was able to sit there, read, and enjoy my meal. \n\nSo, it's with a smile on my face that I up the Red Robin rating to 4 stars. It seems like they're getting settled in and they're starting to work the bugs out of their system. While I can't fork over the 5th star, this was definitely a visit that made me want to return in the near future (and hopefully actually get my rewards).",
"Pleasantly surprised, good burgers at a good value. \n\nI stopped by a couple of times on my last trip to Indy, since it was walking distance from my hotel. I was a little skeptical since I'd never been to Red Robin before, but it was actually very good. \n\nThe setting is very familiar, just like most other bar and grill casual dining restaurants. Their menu is limited to burgers, but that should surprise no one as it's right on the side of the building \"gourmet burgers and brews\". Their burgers are actually pretty good, I tried of their smoke and pepper which was above average good, I had their bacon cheeseburger at another time and it was also good. I liked their fries, they are thicker than the average frie AND you get bottomless fries with your orders which means you can have all the fries you want! \n\nI was in the mood for something sweet and ordered their cronuts, which were good, but their chocolate dipping sauce wasn't. \n\nThey also have a good selection of beers. \n\nService was very good, even that one night I came in 30 minutes before closing (I alway feel bad about getting to restaurants close to their closing time and expect staff to be tired and in a rush) they were very nice and attentive.",
"Usually I don't waste my time on chain restaurant reviews, but I'm hoping a manager reads this and takes action. The hostesses were very rude and unprofessional. The fries were cold and the California chicken sandwich didn't have guac on it, which was the main reason I ordered it. The chicken also tasted like maybe it had teriyaki flavoring (they have a teriyaki chix sand) so idk what that was about. All around, the experience was pretty awful, but the most disappointing was the hostesses. I called my order in for carry out and when they answered the phone they spoke so fast and mumbled so bad that they were completely incoherent. I was put on hold for 15 minutes without even being told. Had to call back and same thing happened again. When came to pick up the order, they would not acknowledge me. After acting annoyed that I interrupted their conversation about hairstyles asking about my order, their response was \"at the bar\" with a thumb jabbing in that direction. They then went back to their conversation. It was probably the most unprofessional hostess experience I've ever had. I will NOT be ordering from that location again and made sure to tell all of my coworkers to avoid that place as well. I recommend hiring and training staff to act like they have some common sense and courtesy. They place and people are ghetto. How disappointing for this new location - even for an average chain like red robin."
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"The line moved fast and the store is nice, those were the high points. Spread Bagelry is the most expensive bagel place in town. They charge premium pricing plus. Egg and cheese will set you back $7.50, $9 for a grilled cheese, I ordered a peanut butter and jelly bagel which runs almost $5. It sucked, plain and simple. It was around 12:30 pm and they were already out of cinnamon raisin bagels, which is strange since they make their own on site. How they had zero cinnamon raisin but overflowing baskets of every other kind is odd to me. Anyway, I ordered a PB & J on wheat bagel. They call it \"Peanut butter creme and Amish jam\" so they can charge $4.50 for it. The peanut butter creme tastes NOTHING like peanut butter, so if you are hoping for peanut butter this will be a major disappointment. It's more like a brown gooey glue with no taste. The amish jam is flavored sugar. The bagel itself was okay, chewy, and doughy, but with no crisp or crunch on the outside, all softee and squishy. A frozen supermarket bagel with Skippy peanut butter and any 100% fruit jam would be 1000x better any day of the week. I hope I can post pictures of the sloppy mess I was served.",
"Best place in University City. I have been to their place on 20 th street and loved it. The food is just as amazing here and the setting is awesome. This is a must do!",
"As a UPenn graduate student and Brooklyn native, I was overjoyed to find that there was a new bagel place opening up next to my building. I was curious what a 'Montreal-style' bagel was since I have been to Montreal several times, but have heard nothing about their bagels, and the one time I decided to get a bagel in Montreal, it was nothing special. Maybe I just went to the wrong place? Well, there's one way to find out...\n\nI was lucky enough to get in before a serious line formed due to the strange and unpredictable cyclical nature of lines...Anyway, I order an Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese - Toasted. The 'everything with a shmear, hot' is a sacred food item where I'm from, and I consider the worth of a bagelry based solely on that one item. If they can't make an Everything bagel well, the place isn't worth your time and hard earned money. \n\nBased on the 2 stars I gave this place, I was seriously disappointed. Let's just say that there's a reason no one's ever heard of 'Montreal-style' bagels. The bagel was not crispy on the outside, doughy and chewy on the inside, there was almost no sea salt on the outside of the bagel and I could barely taste the garlic or onion, and why was the bagel even sweet? I had to literally salt my bagel at the table, which in itself is a reason to never come here again. The cream cheese was regular cream cheese, but had a strange aftertaste. If I were to rate this bagel between \"Toufayan store bought crap\" and \"Bagel Boy Everything\" (this bagel is a perfect 10, highly recommend if you're ever in Brooklyn), the Spread Everything bagel would be closer to the Toufayan. \n\nNow let's talk about the 800 lb gorilla in the room, THE PRICES. I imagine this place makes most of its profit from the people staying at the Sheraton who think they're getting an '\"artisinal\" experience, because I don't know how any students could possibly afford this. I paid $3.50 for my food item, which goes for no more than $3 at a full service bagel store ON THE UPPER EAST SIDE OF MANHATTAN. In Brooklyn? $2, maybe $2.50 if the place is famous. This is neither. These bagels should be $2 max. The other items on the menu are laughable. $7.50 for a Bacon, Egg and Cheese? $8.50 for an Egg White sandwich with \"amish jam\"? Just because you give basic food items a premium-sounding name doesn't make them good. If you want to bust out the obscure food ingredients and haute-cuisine pricing, at least make the taste worthwhile. \n\nThe main reason I gave this place two stars and not one is because I found the staff to be pleasant, and the decor was pretty good, although it looked like it was ripped right out of a Williamsburg interior design catalog, feels like home. \n\nAs a side note, Spread does not yet have a liquor license, but they boast a selection of 80 craft beers and allow you to pick and choose any 6 beers for $16. Any respectable beer drinker knows that most craft beers are absolute garbage, however out of 80 beers, it may be worthwhile to pick 6 Weihenstephan Hefe Weissbiers (if they have 'em) providing that you can drink them in the store. I may re-review this place once they get their liquor license, if I could exploit them for relatively-cheap German beer and turn the place into a bar that sells mediocre bagels.",
"The prices are completely outrageous. $3.35 for a bagel with butter !?!?!? It wasn't anything spectacular. Cosi bagels are cheaper and better and they're right down the street",
"Ordered 2 bagels; a classic and burger. I received the burger bagel after 15 minutes and waited another 5 for the classic bagel. The burger bagel came out raw, if not alive, and the classic was over spread and underwhelming. Both bagels were put together poorly and a complete mess to eat. Unacceptable especially when the total came to 23 dollars. Would not recommend.",
"Best new spot in University City... finally i can get a real bagel sandwich!!! I consider myself a value shopper as opposed to a price shopper, if you can relate than this is the spot for you bc the size and quality of the food they put out coupled with the friendly service and atmosphere elevate it above anything else around. I cant wait till the bar opens!!!",
"When I heard about they have a \"Montreal Bagels\" I had to check it out if it's legit!! First of all I gave one star because I ordered 1 plain bagel with cream cheese and ordered a Carnegie bagel sandwich. I waited 35 minutes to get that! How hard to make a sandwich ??? I know that they just opened but still. Staff should have a better way at to make it more efficient and make it faster. The prices are outrageously pricey.\n\nI have been to Montreal and tried Montreal style bagels. These bagels that they bake isn't even close enough to even call and say that it's Montreal Bagel. Montreal bagels suppose to Be chewy on the inside while there is crunch on the outside. I don't even taste the honey. I didn't even get a hot bagel smh. \n\nThey don't have to advertise that it's Montreal Bagel if it's not really an original one or even the taste come close to it. Not worth my time to go out of my way to University City. Next time I'll stick to my South street bagels:(",
"Awesome place to go to!! The cold draft latte and pure black on top was amazingly so good!!! The Amish jam added the perfect touch to the Fritatta Scramble! It has a cool industrial atmosphere with nice seating outside. You have to check this place out. I will definitely keep going back to this place!!!!",
"I was hungry for a bagel one Sunday morning and decided to try out Spread. I ended up spending over $8 on a small lemonade and sesame bagel with onion and chive cream cheese ($8!!! That is not cheap!). The food was ready quickly, but the bagel was an absolute mess. The cream cheese overflowed on all sides and made the bagel difficult to eat. To be perfectly honest the bagel tasted very similar to what you get at Dunkin Donuts-- very doughy and very little flavor. I might as well have gotten plain cream cheese instead of paying the upcharge for a flavored cream cheese that tasted plain anyways. I won't be back.",
"The Spread Bagelry in University City is finally open! I made my first visit for breakfast this morning and was happy with my experience.\n\nI was in a hurry so I kept it simple and got a toasted whole wheat everything bagel with roasted garlic veggie cream cheese. The cream cheese was amazing and there was SO much of it. Just the way I like my bagels! I would say I plan on getting the same thing next time, but there were so many different options, I'm sure I'll want to try something new. \n\nThe place is pretty spacious with a decent amount of room to stand and wait for your order or to grab a seat. Even with a pretty large staff, there was a small line (about 3 people ahead of me) and a wait for a bagel and cream cheese. I'm interested to see how they will handle a bigger crowd once word spreads (see what I did there?!) that it is now open. \n\nStaff was incredibly nice. They made a slight mistake with my order (plain whole wheat bagel instead of whole wheat everything) and before I even noticed the error, they gave me a second one for free. That's a sign of good customer service! \n\nSince this place just opened, I am sure they are still working out some kinks, but they are off to a good start!\n\nThe only complaint I have is, why couldn't it have opened when I was a student at Drexel and lived on campus?!"
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"For \"street food\" this place is the bomb! I got a chocolate, peanut butter, captain crunch milkshake (ask for a spoon). Hand made right in front of me. Quality product. We got the sweet chick and the wedgie with chicken. Other than there being nothing blistered about the blistered tomatoes...everything was delicious. The fennel fries with the sweet chick are winning!! The balsamic onions in the wedge were amazing. Super cute decor and friendly staff. I will be back!! Next time for the great selection of local craft beer and fennel fries ;)",
"This place was absolutely delicious! My girlfriend got the 3 cheese grilled cheese with bacon (which made it that much better) and I got the thumbs up grilled cheese! It was fairly busy since it was their first day opening, but all of the staff were very nice and if we ever needed something or had a question, were more than willing to help and be available. I can't wait to come back! :)",
"We went over and checked out the new Kings Street Food in downtown St Pete last night. We got there at 9 pm and it was pretty well empty. The decor and what they did with the place was amazing. They really did a nice job on the place. We sat at the bar and ordered our food. My buddies were in costume for Halloween and asked if it was warm, or just them. It was really warm inside, like 80, which was pretty uncomfortable. I ordered a 3 cheese grilled cheese with a macaroni blue cheese salad and my buddy ordered a hot dog with egg, bacon, and cheese with fries. The food came out in decent time. My buddy chuckled and made a comment about how small the grilled cheese was. It was tiny. Both pieces would fit in one hand and it was thin, 3/8\" thick. It was fit for a small child. The flavor was decent, but nothing incredible. The macaroni salad was tasty and more filling than the sandwich. My buddy stated the hot dog was unique in that it had an egg on it, but otherwise it didn't really do anything for him. I asked both of my friends what they thought of the place and they both pretty much said they thought there was better food options in the area for the cost, but were both happy to check out a new place. I felt the placed looked great, but the food left a bit to be desired. I will give them another shot once they get established.",
"Disappointing and uninspired. We had high hopes for Kings, and we have driven past it twice weekly for the past two months waiting for the opening. Finally, the Facebook announcement came, and we couldn't wait to try it. The decor is cute and they haven't spared on the wall murals; however, I would recommend turning the air conditioning down a few degrees. My husband ordered a beer and ended up with a cider. I ordered a $3 Rose and at least I was off to a good start. We started with the poutine, the standard cheese curds and gravy. We were incredibly disappointed. Only 4 cheese curds in the entire box and the fries were clearly previously frozen. The gravy was flavorless. Coming from living in a location that this is supposed to replicate... eh, emoji sad face. Not about to let a flavorless poutine stop us from what was supposed to be flavor heaven, we continued on to order meals. My husband ordered the Blue Pig grilled cheese. This was basically blueberry jam toast... overflowing with blueberry jam, only 2 slices of bacon on the entire sandwich, and the cheese was nonexistent ($10!). His side of chili tasted canned and not fresh made. I had the chicken sausage with blue cheese and wing sauce, because I'll eat wing sauce and blue cheese on just about anything. Again, this was uninspired. The description was accurate, it was a chicken sausage with blue cheese, drizzled with wing sauce. It was fine, nothing to come back for. Side of bacon mac salad was pasta and mayonnaise, with a tiny bacon-bit. Overall, the restaurant we have been dying to try, and were so excited to have finally opened, was disappointing. I might beg to go back for a milkshake, but with Bodega and Red Mesa Mercado down the street, it is going to be a tough sell.",
"Cool spot to grab a grilled cheese, salad, hot dog, milkshake, or beer in St. Pete. The place has a '50s diner vibe with a modern twist. A variety of hot dogs and grilled cheese (including vegetarian options. You can get fries, salad, or tomato soup with the side of your meal. Staff are friendly and service is attentive. This is a nice addition to the area!",
"When I heard about this place, I knew I had to try it. Now I've been twice in one week and haven't been disappointed yet. The grilled cheese sandwiches all sound delicious, and the two I have ordered so far (Munster Melt and Three Cheese) have been grilled just right, buttery and savory with a nice cheesy tang. In my opinion, you can never have enough cheese, but these sandwiches were balanced well even though I initially thought they looked a little on the light side. I look forward to going back for some of the hot dogs and even the breakfast offerings.",
"The restaurant has clearly spent a lot of money on the design but apparently could not allocate a few dollars to putting the hours of operation anywhere. I've been past the place on four separate occasions and seen staff milling about inside but the door has never been open.",
"First time in last night - GM Pete took care of us and was terrific. I had the East LA, my buddy had the fried baloney sandwich... both were stellar. We also got to sample some milk shakes - all were very good. Bonus points for the ultra sweet outdoor beer garden.",
"This place is awesome. The interior is so cute. The servers were sweet and attentive despite it being super busy. Seating inside is kind of weird/you seat yourself so when you see an open table you just sit down. There's outside seating. \nI never thought a peanutbutter banana bacon on top milkshake could be so good but it is!! So damn good. They give you sodas in the old classic glass bottles (it's adorable). But the best part, i ordered a d'oh nut. BEST egg donut sandwhich thing I've EVER had. It was so dank. The fried donut, they dont skimp on bacon, 10/10.",
"I decided to give this place 3 stars because the milkshakes were phenomenal but the food was totally bland and not worth the cost. (I almost ordered a grilled cheese but noticed how thin and tiny they looked... I wouldn't spend my money on it.) We ended up ordering the Sleepy Dog (chicken sausage, bacon, cheese, and an egg sunny side up), Double Denim poutine fries, and a peanut butter, banana and bacon milkshake. The dog was a disappointment. The egg tasted like they dropped it on the floor and kicked it around a little before placing it back on top the bun. It looked pretty but it smelled and tasted awful. I picked it off and ate the dog without, which tasted like something I could've easily made at home with my Trader Joes chicken sausage. The fries had little taste. Nothing special. The milkshake was this restaurants saving grace. Like heaven in a cup with a paper straw (which I'm not a fan of but was able to ignore due to the awesomeness it was spewing.) I will only return for another milkshake ... or possibly after having a few drinks which may have been the owners intention based on the menu."
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"If there was only an option for zero stars...where do I begin. We came in for a quick meal and ended staying for nearly an hour an a half, and we sat in the bar area. This place was not even busy! Service is extremely horrible and slow. My husbands wine was sitting behind us for nearly 15 mins before the waitress brought it to us. She has been MIA for for nearly the entire time. My husband ordered the carnitas which came out ok. I ordered chicken fried steak with gravy on the side. She entered and brought out chicken fried chicken, when I told her it was wrong she told me it was right. Took a minute before it clicked that she was wrong. Had to wait for it to be redone the right way. Round 2..still wrong, they poured gravy on it, but it was chicken fried steak this time. Had enough, sent it back to be redone for the 3rd time and put in a take out box. Well, they ran out of the big boxes so now it will be cut up and put into several boxes. Oh..and she forgot my put in my drink order. \nDon't think we'll be back.",
"I would have liked to give them 3.5 stars but that is not an option .... and there is no way I could give them 4 stars. Dined there last evening, there were six of us. Got there shortly before 6pm and were seated almost immediately, a HIT. Greeted by our waitress very quickly who took our drink order, a Hit. Did not return with our drinks (For six ice teas) and to take our dinner order for almost 15 minutes , a Miss. Asked for lemon for our teas. She brought out six of the SMALLEST slices of lemon I have ever seen in my life. A Miss. Our salads were very good with very fresh ingredients, a Hit. Had to ask TWICE to get our bread (Saw several trays of bread run by our table) A Miss. Noticed that our entrees came out a full 10 minutes behind the people who were seated several minutes after us. A huge Miss. My steak was cooked as requested and was very good. A Hit. However my steak fry nuggets (They cut up the steak fries in to small nuggets, who knew) were Lukewarm at best. A BIG Miss. My wife had the salmon and she said it was very good. A Hit. But her side rice was STONE COLD. A HUGE Miss. Several of our party really like their food but also commented on the lack of heat to a part of their meals. AN UNACCEPTABLY Miss. Had to almost tackle the waitress to get drink (Tea) refills when at least three of our glasses stood empty for several minutes. A Miss. Asked for more lemon and the waitress brought out THREE of the tiniest slivers of lemon I have ever seen, for six people. A Miss. We were seated at the table next to the door food is brought out from the kitchen. To see the staff run in and out that door and the dozens of near collisions, was better than most floor shows. A Hit. The staff made it look like a Chinese fire drill. It was quite the show. \n\nThere is absolutely no doubt that our meals were left sitting in the kitchen for several minutes and that allowed for the lack of temperature for our food. But saying all this WE will be back ..... BUT no time soon. My birthday is in May, they should have their act together by then (If they are still in business as that building has not been good to several other restaurants). But I will be bringing my own LEMONS!!!",
"If you want excellent service, a great meal in a very comfortable setting go to Saltgrass Steakhouse! This is a new addition on Veterans and we hope they will be a permanent fixture to the city. Our steak dinners rivaled some of the best in town and that says a lot for a city with more options than you can possibly get to. Jacqueline. Jackie for short was very knowledgeable about the menu and prompt with the service. We will be returning!",
"I'm giving it 3 stars because they r new and working out the kinks. They definitely have the potential to be a 4 or 5 in a few months. \nAppetizer, chicken and shrimp enbrochette, was tasty, especially the onion strings at the bottom. \nPotato soup was good. Just needed a little S&P for my taste. Easily fixed at the table. \nMy filet was very tender, but a little dry. Mac & cheese was good.\nMy friend's blackened red fish was delicious!! But her mashed potatoes were room temp at best. \nI'd be willing to try again in a few months once they have found their groove.",
"Just got back from working Hurricane Harvey relief in Baytown, TX and I was excited to see that the Saltgrass had opened. The wife and I went with a couple of our friends. We were greeted and had our drink orders taken very quickly. The bread and our drinks came out shortly thereafter and we ordered the Range Rattlers and Artichoke and Spinach dip for starters. The appetizers were great.\nMyself and the other hubby ordered the rib-eyes, my better half had blackened redfish, and his had the tenderloin medallions. My steak was a perfect medium-rare. Our hostess (I apologize for not remembering her name, I am horrible with names), was very attentive. Filling our waters, and asking if we wanted drink refills before our drinks were finished.\nI believe the steak was far better than that \"other\" steak place, at a considerably lower price.\nWill definitely be going back here again and again.\nHighly recommended!!",
"Everything was awesome! From the hostess to the waitress to the manager who checked on us personally. The food was amazing!!!",
"Really enjoyed the food. Being a new restaurant they are still training staff. Been here twice and going for a third visit later today.\n\nOn our first visit I had Maureen's Center cut filet. It was perfectly cooked and very flavorful. My dining companion had the chicken fried steak and loved it. (She is planning to get it again tonight...it covered her plate)\n\nThe steak fries that I had for my side were different than most steak fries. They were more like fried cubes of potatoes than traditional steak fries (aka Thick cut French fries) these appeared to me to be more similar to a home fry type of hash brown than a Steak Fry.\n\nOn our second visit I had the blackened fish and my dining companion had the brisket burger. We both loved our dishes and would have them again. \n\nWe have tried both of the soups on the menus and loved them.",
"As someone who is familiar with Saltgrass from their Texas locations, I was thrilled to see this location pop up on Vets. I ventured in on a Thursday afternoon between the lunch crowd and dinner crowd. I later found out that it was happy hour so the bar was filling up quickly. Bar seats about 12 people. I found a spot and reviewed the menu. I usually get the Pat's ribeye, 12oz, which I stayed with on this visit. Unfortunately, this location doesn't serve the baked sweet potato, so I had the garlic mashed potatoes instead. Appetizer was the fried mushrooms (hot, tasty and delicious as usual) and the chicken tortilla soup. \n\nMy appetizer came out quickly, less than 10 minutes. My food was prepared the way I like it and the mango lemonade was just the right sweetness. The only hiccup was that I received my soup maybe 2 minutes before my entree. Having all three items at once was awkward at first, so I quickly finished my soup to move the bowl out of the way. As others have stated, this is a new location and training is still occurring so I let that slide. There was a slight delay in paying for my food but overall, this was a good visit and I'll definitely visit again. Unlike some of the ones I've been to in Texas, the staff at the front didn't open the door, but that's a minor thing that I observed. The staff was friendly at least.\n\nParking is easy to find with the private lot out front. They offer outside seating with TVs too. It was too cold that day for me, maybe next time. If you have Kayla as your bartender/server, you're in good hands.",
"Looking for place for a late lunch today, decided on this restaurant as a friend had just eaten at one in Houston and enjoyed it. We arrived at 2:30 and we're seated immediately. We ordered the fried mushrooms. While still eating those, here comes my husband's wedge salad. When the waiter put the salad on the table, he started to grind black pepper on it without asking if my husband wanted it. He then told us that the kitchen had gone on and fixed our entrees, they were ready and asked if we wanted them! Really?? I would have liked a little time between courses. This was the fastest meal I have eaten in a while. The cash out time on a our receipt was 2:58, a little less than half an hour after we were seated. \n\nI almost forgot to include that our waiter asked if we would like him to box our leftover chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes. Of course we said yes as neither one of us had eaten half of our meals. He picked up my husband's plate and scraped it into a go box. I guess I should have been paying attention to what he was doing instead of talking. He picked up my plate and scraped it on top, yes, on top of my husband's food, in the same box. )Going to have fun separating those come time to reheat them!) It looked like he was scraping the plates into a garbage can! \nThe music was so loud it was hard to carry on a conversation sitting next to each other. Hopefully they can get all of these issues worked out before we visit again!",
"Excellent service!! The staff was excellent and super friendly from Janae the welcoming hostess, the manager and our waitress Monae. Monae the waitress was very friendly and offered suggestions on things to try based off of her previous guest selections. The wait staff were very friendly as well and spoke as they were passing our table. The food was great & I will definitely be back!! Saltgrass on Veterans is amazing !!"
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"This restaurant is very good. I had the jumbo shrimps and they tasted great! The tequeños were excellent, they tasted like the real deal. I highly recommend it!",
"We (two couples) went on a Thursday night and sat on the patio in beautiful April weather. The menu was smaller than I expected and if you weren't looking for a steak, the options were limited. I also felt like there were too many \"American\" choices, such as mozarella sticks, that could have been replaced with authentic South American dishes.\n\nThe bread and mushroom oil that came out first was good. The table shared two orders of the empenadas, the plantain one and the chicken one. We must have read the plantain one incorrectly because it was stuffed with cheese. The chicken one was just o.k. The emenadas at Casona (Cuban food also on Haddon Ave.) are ten times better than the ones at El Sitio. I would not order these again.\n\nFor dinner I got the salad special, which was fresh crab and shrimp salad. This was DELICIOUS, I wish I had ordered two of these. The shrimp were seasoned and cooked well, and the fresh lump crabmeat was plentiful, both over field greens. The dressing was warm, delicious, and creamy and complimented the seafood well.\n\nI also got the white fish ceviche for dinner, although I don't know what kind of white fish I ate. I had been wanting to try ceviche for a long time, a Peruvian friend used to rave about it. The white fish was seasoned well, but left a drippy mess in the middle of the dish that was off-putting. The fish was accompanied with sweet potato (bland, not seasoned) and what tasted like canned corn. My Peruvian friend used to have delicious, big corn kernels with her meals, and this tasted like regular American canned corn, a huge disappointment. I would try ceviche again, just not here.\n\nOthers at our table ordered two different steaks. One ordered a steak and wasn't impressed, he commented on how he should have ordered the other steak, the one with manchego cheese, but that one wasn't spectacular. Good, just not the best steak he ever had.\n\nOverall, I would try El Sitio again and give it a second chance, mainly because that salad special was delicious, but since it was a special I'm not sure I'll be able to have it again. I'm all for local places succeeding, so hopefully things will get better the second time. One more note - the owners were very nice and friendly and gave a warm welcome.",
"My girlfriend and I went to lunch here on a Thursday, brought a bottle of wine, and sat in the little outdoor seating area on a beautiful day. \n\nThe shrimp ceviche we shared for an appetizer was DELICIOUS, served with plantain chips and popcorn, which our waitress told us to toss into the ceviche as we were spooning it up. YUM!\n\nWe each had a salad for lunch, mine with grilled, marinated shrimp, and my friend's with lump crabmeat. Both salads had delicious homemade dressings (perfect portion drizzled over the top) and were plated nicely.\n\nThe breadbasket which I usually say no to came with a mushroom Chimchurri sauce on the side, and WOW was it good! Mushrooms, olive oil, fresh herbs, garlic, I think we ate an entire loaf of bread with this stuff!!!\n\nI highly recommend this for lunch, and I'd like to stop in for dinner sometime...I'll definitely be back.",
"Good food and good value. My husband and I went here for a long over-due date night. Olivia was our server. She was great. My husband had the filet in spicy cheese sauce and I had the shrimp in coconut sauce (awesome!) Both dishes were very good, as was the calamari for an appetizer. My husband and I were SO glad we selected this restaurant for our date and are looking forward to a return visit!",
"Wonderful family owned and operated restaurant in the heart of downtown Collingswood, NJ. The chef hails from Ecuador and is proficient with other South American cuisines. Fresh fresh fresh ingredients. Everything home-made and simply delicious. Excellent seafood and meat dishes. Even if you don't normally order desert, save room. The chocolate cake is divine. Lovely outdoor patio with colorful hanging plants. Great for lunch . . .very reasonable prices. A little more expensive for dinner but worth every penny.",
"So my guest and I missed the Yelp event here (sorry gang, I get up at 3am for work so 7:30 is really late during the week for me to be eating), but we went that night just at 5pm. The place was pretty much empty short of the staff, but did perk up around 6 and started to fill as we were leaving. \n\nI ordered both the peruvian and the shrimp cevices, as I love ceviche. The shrimp ceviche came out and it was truly the most sour thing I had eaten in my life, ever, and I've eaten raw goat live with bile ducts intact when I was in Mwanza, Tanzania. Yes, popcorn and plaintain chips, but nothing could stand up to the shattering power of sour and spice in this dish. I couldn't finish it as it was simply inedible, and sent it back. Well, turns out the kitchen had made a mistake, and sent out the shrimp in the brining sauce for the peruvian ceviche. They corrected the dish and brought it out made properly, and it was very nice. The orange juice gave it a great sweetness, although at that point straight vinegar would have tasted kinda sweet.\n\nWondering if the concoction of cooking brines would start cooking my insides, I move on to the peruvian ceviche. frozen corn on the side, with slices of cooked sweet potato. It was surprisingly bland for as strong as the marinade was, and was very fresh, on Saturday. Today it smelled a touch past its prime. I left half of it on the plate. \n\nFor my meal I ordered the ribeye, as it's my favorite cut and this version was simply cooked with no sauces, so the quality of the meat and cooking skills of the chef were all I had to rely on. I ordered it medium rare, it came out medium well but after sending back two dishes I didn't have the heart to send this back as well. The grilled tomato on the plate was a few days past fresh, which was slightly sad as I love grilled tomato.\n\nOn to the meat. Bland for a ribeye, I needed to salt it. it was a decent cut for the price, a teensy bit tough. For the price, you're getting what you pay for. \n\nService was attentive, keeping out water glasses full throughout the meal. Our young waiter did an admirable job handling two dishes with issues and a third sent back when I noticed the glass bowl it came in was gashed at the top. I skipped dessert.\n\nSo it's good. The staff needs to pay more attention to preparation (chipped dishes, wrong sauces, overcooked meats) but the hosts and hostesses are attentive and pleasant. There's also outside seating which looked very inviting. Overall, a strong three stars, with a fourth in the wing if they clean up the prep.",
"After hearing about El Sitio, in a roundabout way, on the Yelp boards, a few of us decided to give the place a shot in the form of Blakes UYE. \n\nA note to my Philly suburbanites: it actually took me less time to get to Collingswood NJ from Folsom PA than to get across Delco. From my door to El Sitio's it took about 20 min. This, on a Tue evening around 7pm. I'll admit that I leaned a little on my GPS Chewie, but it was literally right off the Walt Whitman.\n\nDowntown Collingswood is a charming little town. I liken it to either Bryn Mawr or Pheonixville on our side of the river. I was able to find free parking, not too far away and I headed for the grub.\n\nEl Sitio has a great corner location, right next to the Pop Shop. It has outdoor seating and the facade is inviting. Many remarked how cool the inside decor was, and there were some people with design backgrounds in our group.\n\nWe were greeted by Daniel, who we had previously met on Yelp, and who was aware of our coming. He was very welcoming and genuinely glad to have us, even introducing us to his mother, one of the owners. He then wished us a good meal and made it clear that we could voice any request or concern with him or his staff.\n\nThe menu was clear and simple. El Sitio specializes in Steak and all things South American. It is a BYO, so you know we had the wine flowing. We started with a sampling of their appetizers. Empenadas, onion rings, octopus!. I enjoyed it all. I tried Octopus for the first tome in my 39 years. Wasn't really my cup of squid, but I found it to be more normal than I thought. \n\nIt was a tough decision for my main entree, steak ...or steak. I chose the filet mignon with the cilantro beer sauce. I enjoyed it. I usually get my steak medium well, but went for medium since this was good grass fed South American beef. It came out as ordered, but I found myself wishing I ordered it MW. I guess I'm just a MW kind of guy, no matter where I am.\n\nI first complained about the sauce being a little bland, until I realized that in a place where the meat is so good, you don't want to overpower it with a sauce. I'll admit to a severe case of plate envy. Both of my alternative choices looked amazing, especially the one served on the sizzling hot plate, with cheese. I definitely have my meal planned out for my next trip to El Sitio.\n\nWe sampled each of their desserts, and it impressed a jaded bakery manager. The highlight for me was a light cheesecake with berries, that I would actually return for by itself. That's saying alot since I'm not a fan of cheesecake. It's usually too dense and chalky for me but this one was very light and moist. I can't believe I had to share it with other people!!\n\nOne could argue that we got a fake experience, because they knew we were coming, but I like to think I can spot insencerity. I felt genuine warmth and welcome from El Sitio. The things I liked about it had nothing to do with the pomp of a UYE. Good food and atmosphere, in a nice location. South Jerseyites are lucky to have it so close, and I urge my PA brethren to make the easy trip to check it out. These family run establishments are worthy of our hard earned dollars.",
"The Skinny:\nI must admit to being underwhelmed by El Sitio. \n\nThe Fat:\nCute place, nice neighborhood, friendly staff, good steak, that's about where it ends...\n\nThe service was fine (despite the little wine spillage mishap), the owner and his mother were very sweet and our deserts were appreciated. Thank you!\n\nI had the steak on sizzling rock plate with manchego melted on top. The steak was cooked perfectly and so so tender, (NOTE: They serve GRASS FED BEEF! which is a huge plus in my book. If you don't know why this is important google it.) but the manchego (the real selling point for me vs. the other steak option) was lacking and the veg side was unmemorable. \n\nOur group of merry yelpers ordered a slew of appetizers and here again I was non-plused. In particular the charms of the octopus app did not swoon me one bit. I love olives, I love octopus, but the smell reminded me of canned cat food and I don't know that it wouldn't taste any different either. Not trying to be mean, just my impression. We also got a fried onion mess which looked and tasted like a free-form bloomin' onion, as well as a few other morsels that have faded from memory since I first started writing this review.",
"Simple. \nAmazing service, amazing food. \n\nLiving in Manhattan and occasionally coming to the area, I have to say this restaurant doesn't ask favor to their more expensive counterparts in the city. \n\nIf you are sophisticated enough to venture out of average commoditized Italian restaurants I have to say this may be the best place in Collingswood.",
"this is a fairly new restaurant. i went here after seeing it being remodeled. you can tell by the lime green siding on the outside. they usually have a sign out front about their specials and those are always good. \n\ni've only come here during the day to early evening, so i'm not sure if they're open for brunch or what it's like around a busy dinnertime. i've always been in there with probably a couple of other people at other tables. nice space inside, not too big and not too small. there's also a little area to dine outside which is really nice on a breezy summer day. \n\nthe owners are sometimes walking around or sitting at a table in the corner. they will happily greet you with a smile. \n\nthe servers are hit or miss. the first time i went there, the server looked zoned out, acted like she was afraid, and seemed really awkward to talk to. usually it's not a big deal, but when you give off a weird aura, i feel weird too. our last server was cute and always genuinely smiling and was very helpful about the menu. \n\nso the food! ok, they come and give you some bread and an olive oil dip. I LOVE THIS DIP! i loved it so much i made it myself at home. its a really easy recipe, once you try it you'll know what's in it, but i guess i should say it has mushrooms in it, so if you're not into mushrooms you probably won't like it so much. it's definitely a good appetizer though. well worth a try. \n\ni had fried tomatoes once and they were good. i tried some of their specials and i liked all of them, like the filet with the cilantro beer sauce. most of their menu will have things like steaks or burgers, which are very good, but they also have other items if you aren't into meat. \n\ni really liked this place and will be coming back for more."
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"The highlevel diner is aptly named. You're at one of the city's highest peaks, and you can see out over the river valley and high-level bridge to the north side of Edmonton. I love the small-town cozy diner feel of this place. It's softly lit and quaint, and there's a tiny patio off to the side if you want to enjoy the fresh air. They have wonderful desserts here and they make a luscious latte, served in tall glass mugs. The diner is part of a group of restaurants, bars and theatres in the area that make up a unique district full of character. It's got such a different feel from downtown or Whyte Ave. On the weekends there are lots of people about, but this neighbourhood tends to attract a more subdued, intellectual crowd. It's a great spot to grab a piece of pie and tea after a show at the Princess or Garneau. You'll enjoy it here.",
"This is definately one of our favorite spots to frequent. My husband raves about the prime rib sundays and I for one have never been dissapointed by their salmon entrees. This is a cozy spot. It's great for breakfast, coffee with friends or a nice dinner. Their bread pudding is fantastic and the service is always great. There's often a line-up when we go, which is usually on the weekends. This restaurant attracts an eclectic mix of students, intellectuals and people who have been regulars for decades (which is how we heard about this spot.) This is a spot that once you go you are addicted and will continue going back.",
"I like the Nachos as an entree. And the bread pudding for desert. Others seem to like the salmon quesadillas, but I don't know first hand. The staff is nice and the food is reliable. And they are the number one restaurant in Edmonton, in terms of keeping my water glass filled, which is a big deal to me.",
"People always rave about the Highlevel Diner but I just don't understand the hype. I went for lunch on a Saturday, I had to wait for a table, and when I finally got seated, it was a table smooshed up against a wall (walls on two sides of the table). The cream for coffee sits on the table in a cute little china cream dish. I thought it was incredibly charming until I poured it into my coffee and it came out in chunks. \nOur server didn't smile once. It might have been because we asked what the soup and sandwich of the day were and she had to trek into the kitchen to find because she didn't know. \nAside from all of that, the food was good. I enjoyed my lunch and so did my lunch date. The portions are huge - at least mine was. I was only able to eat about half of the food on my plate and I was starving when I sat down to eat. I guess I'm one of those people who wants an experience - not just good food. I was really disappointed because I have always heard amazing things about the Highlevel Diner. I wish I could have experienced it for myself. The hassle to find parking just wasn't worth it for a mediocre time.",
"I have heard a lot about Highlevel Diner but I think people may have over hyped it a little bit.\n\nI went here for lunch and had the Mexican Lasagna and it was good, not great. They have a nice little patio area which is really fun in the summer and they have many drinks. The service is very attentive unless it gets really busy then its a little bit tougher to get there attention. \n\nOverall it is a good place but I didn't think it was amazing.",
"I'd been meaning to try the Highlevel Diner for a while now, but every time I arrive I am greeted with a huge lineup. Finally, I found a free table for supper on a weeknight. The place was still quite busy, with servers working very hard. I liked the slightly artsy atmosphere and variety of the menu. I have heard about the excellent brunch served here, and many of the staff have been here forever.\n\nI settled on a veggie burger and fries. Like just about everything at Highlevel Diner, the patty and the fries here are home made. The patty was huge and full of grains. It somewhat reminded me of felafel - in fact, it would have tasted great with some tahini sauce. Accompanying the burger was a tray of unusual condiments, like beet relish and hot mustard. The fries were plentiful and delicious.\n\nMy friend had the jumbalaya, which was a thick stew of rice, shrimp, sausage, and various other ingredients. I noticed other patrons having this dish, and while it is not my thing, it looked great. It was served with two thick slices of corn bread.\n\nThe prices are reasonable and the service was good considering how busy the place was. I wish I was more hungry, because I wanted to try a dessert or some of the many non-alcoholic beverages on the menu. That will have to wait for another day.",
"Recently went here to meet up with a few friends and thought the place was alright. From what I heard from other people, this restaurant was over hyped.\n\nThe lighting was quite dim, which normally would be alright in a romantic restaurant, but it was loud too. I'm not talking music, I'm talking about the general conversation level in the restaurant....I was not expecting it to be bar/pub level.\n\nFor dinner, I ordered the Jambalaya and was not impressed. There was very little spice and it had a lack of flavor. My friends ordered the Coconut curry chicken and I heard comments about how they could not taste the curry, plus it looked like a regular chicken. Service was not too great either. The restaurant was about 3/4 full, yet it was hard to get our waitresses attention, even when we wanted to pay.\n\nThis place is good, but nothing sticks out at me.",
"This is a great place to go for dinner, breakfast, brunch or lunch.\n\nMy sister and I used to go here every Thursday for breakfast. The price was right, the food was great and the service is always awesome.\n\nThe food is pretty healthy and the servers don't mind making substitutions to your meal if you ask. If you go here often enough, servers get to know your name and your order, which is always a nice feeling.\n\nMy personal favorite?\nThe chicken souvlaki served with rice, tabbouleh salad and a pita. End your meal with the hazelnut kiss dessert (chocolate hazelnut ice cream ball rolled in mini chocolate chips and topped with whip cream-- yum yum!)",
"My boyfriend and I went here for lunch today and we were both impressed. We came at 11am, so the breakfast lunch had just died down and the place was so quiet. It was a nice change because I am so used to this place being filled and bustling.\n\nI ordered a greek omlette but wanted it made with only 1 egg and the rest egg whites. Our waitress said that would be no problem at all, and when my boyfriend ordered the breakfast special with no eggs, she offered to sub in fruit for not extra charge.\n\nThe food came super quick and my coffee cup was never empty. It was really nice to be waited on like that. The place started to fill up again as we were leaving and the lunch patrons came in.\n\nAs per usual, I will go here again and again.",
"This is a neighbourhood spot for me, so I probably get to eat here more than anyone who has to drive and park (which is had to find in this area). The Highlevel Diner is a foodie's restuarant and I mean that in a good way. They have a solid menu and everyone has a favorite off the menu. Mine is the grilled chicken sandwich - chicken salad, comfort food. \n\nThe menu is a good choice, but to really appreciate this place, have the special of the day. So, at lunch have the quiche of the day and the daily soup, have the muffin of the day and the daily special for dinner. Dinner specials can be more substantial than the menu items (there is little difference between the lunch and dinner menus). I've had lamb shank and steak as a special, but you won't find these kind of items on the menu.\n\nThis is also a place that I'm not embarrassed to meet vegitarian friends at. Their vegitarian selections are not \"real food lite\", but honestly well constructed no meat offerings, so non-meateaters aren't stuck with the veggie burger (uugh) as their only option.\n\nWhile this is a foodie destination, don't expect oblong plates with truffle oil and wine reductions squirted on them or fancy plating with ring molds. They do comfort food really well and with a gourmet twist. It is the Highlevel DINER after all. Expect a diner/cafe vibe: old wooden tables and mis-matched wooden chairs. It's small, it's tight and has a really mixed crowd. More than that, enjoy ... I certainly have over many years."
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"Stopped by The Eagle on opening night as I am big fan of the location in Cincinnati and everything was AMAZING. So happy about the addition to Mass Ave. The Chicken Sandwich is delicious and the space/decor is beautiful. Can't wait to stop by on a Sunday for a Colts game!",
"As a frequenter of the new restaurants in Indianapolis I was very impressed with not only the food at the eagle but the wait staffs knowledge and service as well! Most restaurants that have been open for two days are still polishing their cooking methods, their servers timeliness, the ability to seat people quickly, etc...The eagle was on point for all of the above when I visited last night for dinner. There were no hiccups at the bar where I sat while I waited (about 15 min @7 pm) for a table for two. Once seated, at a community table, there was no lack in service or attentiveness either. My girlfriend and I split a whole fried chicken, the panbread (the Eagles take on cornbread) as well as their Mac and cheese. We were both very happy with all of the items we ordered. The chicken had great flavor and the skin was just crispy enough! The pan bread is a fairly basic take on cornbread and the Mac and cheese was out of this world. We ended up leaving with a whole chicken breast and half the panbread left so I would recommend maybe getting a half chicken with two sides if you are splitting the meal with someone. Overall a great experience!",
"There's no way this place used to be the Front Page! Pretty dope southern flair on Mass ave. The Eagle is tucked in the corner of Mass ave, a few doors down from Bakersfield with a massive patio, which will be awesome in the warmer months. I went the night after the opening, which I expected to be very packed. To my surprise, I was able to get a few seats at the bar without a wait. At first glance, the menu was disappointing for a non-beer drinker, with only 4 cocktails listed on the menu. The do have a gluten free beer section though, which I was happy to see. I ordered the Mule, which came in a big tall glass and was very strong. So strong it made me think I was in Kentucky. (just kidding...maybe!) The wait staff was attentive, which was surprising for their second day of business. \n\nI ordered the Blackened Shrimp Po-Boy, sweet potatoes, biscuits, and macaroni and cheese. The food came very quickly, despite it being fairly busy. The Macaroni and cheese was to die for, The Sweet Potato wasn't overly sweet, but perfectly cooked, and the Shrimp Po-boy had a lot of avocado, flavorful shrimp, delicious sauce and fresh bread. The presentation was also very different, with a circular cutting board as the plate for the Po-boy, which I loved. \n\nMinus one star because they didn't have birthday candles. I mentioned a friends birthday multiple times and asked for candles, and the waitress was totally unimpressed and ignored me every time. While I will admittedly accept that my request to put a candle on the biscuit was silly, the waitress didn't even say Happy Birthday! To a birthday lover, like me, that is equivalent to a sin! Sorry Eagle - But get some birthday candles. Come up with a crafty song or something too. K? Thanks!",
"Update: \nI called the Eagle to ask about catering last week and wow was I impressed. I was throwing a small party (~8 folks) and knew we wanted to drink a lot of great beer at home and hang out, but I did not feel like cooking and cleaning. The Eagle has a package for $100 that includes 3 sides and 2 chickens, plus you can add on salads or biscuits. It was definitely the most affordable catering option I could find. They made it SUPER easy to take home: a big reusable bag and great packaging made it easy to transport. Everything was pretty fresh - In retrospect might have reheated the mac & cheese in the oven, but no big deal. There was more than enough food for everyone & some leftovers for lunch the next day. They even offer their homemade root beer or lemonade as add-ons. All in all was super happy and it made my party way more fun than me cooking and cleaning for a whole day. \n\nOriginal Review: \nWow - off to a great start. The Eagle did a LOT of things right for their opening. They have super fantastic, really well trained staff, the food comes out FAST and the atmosphere is awesome. Tried the Eagle iced tea (weak but delicious), fried chicken, mac and cheese, both types of potatoes, spoon bread and biscuits. Oh, and we started with bacon and fried corn! (whew, we ate a lot!)\nDefinite yes on the fried corn, bacon I could have done without. Their lemonade is fantastic. Fried chicken was AMAZING, had it cold the next day and it was even better. Mac and Cheese is some of the best I've ever had (and I don't take mac and cheese lightly). Mashed potatoes were good, sweet potatoes were great. Spoon break was ok but I preferred the biscuits. Afraid I won't be able to get in next time because this will be so popular... :)",
"Had the pleasure of dining here during the soft opening thanks to the invitation of a lovely front hostess that saw our disappointed faces when reading the sign on the door, 'private party'. We were on our way to Bakersfield, The Eagle's sister restaurant, to eat a late, quick dinner. It was our lucky night.\n\nI had the 'Fade to Black' cocktail to start out. If you think beer and bourbon don't go together in the same glass... you are wrong. I loved it!\n\nIf you like fried chicken. It's very decent here. Unlike Maxine's Chicken and Waffles just down the road, this place actually has meat on the bones. Plump, juicy, well-seasoned chicken is served incredibly quick. \n\nThe sides were all well liked by me and my friend with the exception of the pickled veggies (way too small of a portion and not overly tasty). My favorite was the horseradish mashed potatoes. Yummy!\n\nWe also ordered a sloppy joe, but barely ate any of it because the half chicken was so, so filling (and also only $9!). \n\nService during soft opening was spot on. \n\nLooking forward to my next visit which I can guarantee I will be eating fried chicken.\n\nNOTE: Patio area is off the hizzy! Outdoor TVs, bar, lots of seating and a covered area. It will be so packed in the warmer months!\n\nP.S. I am so happy to see the beloved Front Page did not turn into something really douch-y, like a Union 50. I loved that old bar!",
"I don't even know where to begin - this place is fantastic! We came here with a group of 10 on a Friday night and EVERYONE said it was amazing and thoroughly enjoyed the food. Best macaroni and cheese I've ever had - so creamy! The fried chicken lives up to their claim of being the best fried chicken also - spicy and crunchy, pure southern bliss. Service was excellent - Can't wait to come back!",
"I stopped by last night for drinks with a few friends! The atmosphere is amazing and way larger and spacious than I expected. We went to the bar and put our name in for a table. We got a table shortly after ordering our drinks. I have a cocktail that resembled a Long Island. It was a bit sweet for me. The Mules were amazing and they have a great beer selection. Our waitress was very attentive. We were just have drinks and chatting when all the sudden they brought us appetizers for free!! The brown sugar bacon is MOUTHWATERING! I sort of felt like I could have a heart attack after but it's worth it. The greens and spinach dip was equally delicious! We also received picked vegetables which wasn't my cup of tea but I liked it more than I expected to. I can't wait to go back and try the Mac n cheese because I heard its to die for! Will definitely be back again, cannot wait for the summer for the patio to open!",
"Oh my goodness, where do I start. This place is wonderful. We had the spoon cornbread, sweet potatoes, Mac and cheese, bacon appetizer and the chicken sandwich. All was sooooo wonderful. Josh, our server and Trevor the district manager are two of the most wonderful people you will ever meet. So down to earth, you would had thought, we had known them for years. The place is a cool, upbeat and an exciting place to go. It's so good that I am going to bring my siblings here on Wednesday.",
"Just arrived home from eating at The Eagle- and I am already planning our next trip. Let me start off by saying that the management here is awesome. I emailed them yesterday and got a response right away. See, I have a shell fish allergy and since I didn't have a menu to see what items they had, I emailed them to make sure there were items that I would be able to eat. (Spoiler alert: the answer was yes).\n\nIt was fairly busy when we arrived, and we were give a 45 minute wait time. However, we were able to find a spot on the railing which offered full service, we ordered 2 drinks and an appetizer. Before our bacon app arrived, our table was ready. Our server was very sweet and we were able to close out with her.\n\nWe sat at the table, with another couple already there. The restaurant is communal seating. Our bacon arrived- just order it. It was amazing. Chewy, gooey, crispy goodness. \n\nMy husband ordered the pulled pork, I ordered the 1/4 dark fried chicken, and we ordered spoon bread as a side. It was all phenomenal. May I even be so bold to say, one of the best fried chickens I have ever had. \n\nThe pulled pork wasn't your typical, smothered in BBQ sandwich. It had a coleslaw and had some heat on it (sorry this was his food coma description he provided me).\n\nThe 1/4 dark chicken actually came with three pieces of fried chicken, 2 thighs and a leg. (Score! Leftovers) It also had some amazing but bearable heat to it. It was crispy, but amazingly tender. I'm full as can be right now, but my mouth is watering as I describe it. It also came with some spicy honey, which was alright, but not really my thing.\n\nThe spoon bread was fresh cornbread served in a small skillet. It was a perfect size to share between 2 people. It wasn't dry and had fresh pieces of corn it it. Overall, a very solid bread side.\n\nFood prices are great, especially for that area. I believe the chicken was only $6, pork sandwich was $8, and corn bread was $5. (I could be mistaken on the pork and bread by a dollar- I made him pay the bill). All of our beers were $7- and a great selection. While the draft list isn't nearly as extensive as their next door neighbors at The Tap, the amount of bottles made up for it. The ONLY suggestion I have for the beers is to have a glass that fits a whole bottle in it. \n\nSeriously, you would never recognize this place as the old front page. It has been completely gutted and re-designed (for the better). While I am a tad saddened that there are no more shot-skis, I am excited that there is another amazing place to eat and drink on Mass Ave. We can't wait for the patio to be open!",
"Give the new place a chance! You come for the fried chicken and you keep eating the sides! Enjoyed the half fried chicken, it was tender and crispy. Had the horseradish mashed potatoes, Mac n cheese, and spoon bread. All of them were tasty and had a touch of heat (but not too much). Plus cheap beers and a good price. Definitely eating family style here. AND the staff was attentive. No reason not to come back!"
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"What a fantastic way to celebrate a weekend back in philly. \n\nI'm surprised I'm the first to review, and a little embarrassed as I'm not a regular Philly Yelper, but oh. my. god.\n\nI had a special: the Back to Basics Fall Breakfast, which might be better named \"Pile of Awesomeness.\" A sweet potato and chive biscuit, topped with an omelette filled with sharp cheddar, caramelized pears, and spinach, topped with turkey sausage and bechamel sauce. \n\nI say again. Oh. My. God.\n\nThough it would have been better had they been a little more generous with the cheese, it was like the gastronomic embodiment of jumping into a pile of leaves and spending an afternoon frolicking. \n\nPrice was relatively reasonable, considering the vast quantity of food. Surprisingly, we didn't have to wait at all for counter seating (though there was a 30 min wait for tables - I would get there early).",
"Absolutely amazing food. \n\nMy friend got the french toast which was made with homemade bread that was 2 inches thick, stuffed with cream cheese. \n\nI had an omelet filled with spinach, tomato, and portabello mushrooms. \n\nEverything including the toast, home fries, and coffee was top-notch. Service was great despite it being busy. \n\nIt was expensive but this was one of those rare cases where the price felt like a bargain compared to the quality of the food served. One of the best culinary experiences I've had yet.",
"Sabrina's Cafe in South Philly has been a staple for amazing brunch for years. When I found out they were building a Sabrina's a few blocks from my house I almost cried.\n\nThis is one of my favorite restaurants in the world. I've been atleast 10 times, always order something new and am always blown away. The Huevos Rancheros with lime sour cream, guacamole and chorizo salsa is unreal. I also recommend the Mediterranean Wrap that is stuffed with hummus, falafel, roasted reds, feta, olives. The cheddar-jalapeno polenta fries are also incredible.\n\nIf you have friends coming into the city and are looking for an amazing breakfast, lunch or dinner, bring them to Sabrina's and expect them to love it. They never let me down.",
"Great place for weekend brunch, although the line gets a little long and there's not a lot of room for waiting and then one of the managers will start yelling at you that you're in the way. I get why she needs to do that - otherwise her servers are swerving around people like crazy - but why the need to yell at your customers? Eh, I guess it's Philly.\n\nDecor is not as bright and airy as at the original in South Philly, it looks like they just found a location and didn't bother renovating much, so instead of a lovely bungalow, it's more of a 70s retro-diner look. In a Brady Bunch sort of way, with fake wood paneling and leather barstools.\n\nThe food is fantastic - fresh, inventive and hearty, with lots of healthy options. The Huevos Rancheros are awesome, as is pretty much everything else on the menu (omelets, sandwiches, salads). My only gripe is that everything has one too many ingredients, which then sends you into decision overload. But one bite of the food, and I'm back in California again. Yum.",
"i am one of those gals who can eat breakfast all day long. it is my favorite meal. so, i was so pleased to stop in sabrina's for breakfast/brunch. the decor is bright orange inside and it has nice, cute ambiance to it. it is always pretty busy, but for a good reason. this cafe serves up huge portions of delicious food!\n\ni ordered sunny side eggs which came with 4 pieces of toast (the bread is from le bus), just right spiced potatoes, and a side of sizzling bacon. all of it, finger lickin good y'all, the orange juice is fresh and tasty and my coffee helped all this food go down to my tumsy.\n\nthe whole wheat pancakes were also good, especially with fresh bananas. mmm. syrup. mmm. \n\neating at this place is like having a party in your mouth and no one else is invited. i was sad to leave a clean plate because it meant my eating adventure was over. but i left thinking about my next adventure! onward! fork in hand!",
"if i need to say more than \" banana stuffed french toast\", you are a spoiled, spoiled person. \n\nthe ONLY downside to sabrina's is the wait, which is always considerable on the weekends during brunching hours. ew, i just said \"brunching\". whatever, once you try the veggie cheese steak you won't care that i said \"brunching\". one time my order was like, a disappearing act, and the manager comped the whole meal because of it. she knows how to keep customers happy, and the waitstaff is efficient and sometimes there are cute babies wearing sunglasses indoors.\n\nif you can finagle a friend into doing this, get one breakfasty thing and one lunchy thing and be in food heaven. then you'll be in a food coma for at least a half hour, but it will feel so good. also there's a rad used bookstore nearby, if you need to kill some time.",
"I love it here! Apparently the wait time at the other location gets super crazy, and I can see why . It's great, the food is delicious and the portions are huge. We were quoted about a 15 minute wait time, but ended up waiting for about 25 or 30 minutes. When we walked in, they were playing really upbeat Doo Wop music, and soon after they played the \"Shaft\" theme song. It made the wait much more entertaining. The decor is artsy and vibrant, but the booths are a little small. I ordered the french toast. It's was absolutely perfect, and on gigantic slices of challah bread, with maple syrup and a side of bacon--yum! I hope Philly gets some more breakfast/brunch places, and that they take cues from this gem.",
"Smashing. Just as good as the 1st but you'll get seated faster. Soooo good. Try the Juevos or the Stuffed French toast. Bring your lover here. Then when she really falls in love with you and wants you to meet her parents, bring them here.",
"We need half stars, damnit. 4.5 stars Yelp!\n\nAllright, I'd read the reviews, heard the hype from my roommates. This is one of the few times when a restaurant lives up to the hype. Man o' man was this good. Good actually doesn't begin to encompass the gastronomic joy I experienced yesterday. \n\nI came into Sabrina's mid afternoon yesterday extremely hungry. So hungry in fact that I could barely focus on the menu. So many good things. I settle on the weekly special of turkey burger smothered in BBQ Chili with fried scallions. The dish came with homemade baked mac and cheese and handcut coleslaw. The burger was truly epic in proportions. It reminded me of a Dagwood comics sandwich, it was really that thick. I managed to cut the sandwich in two and proceeded to work my way through the sandwich, one heavenly bite after another. The chili had a lot of flavor and was slightly sweet, which I enjoyed. The turkey burger was cooked just to the point of being done without becoming tough/stringy. The baked mac and cheese was heavenly. Crispy on top with plenty of cheese on the mac. And tons of it. I literally had to leave half of it behind because i was stuffed by the end of my very very very tasty turkey burger. The slaw was the only thing I wasn't thrilled about. It was cut from relatively fresh vegetables, but it didn't have any zip/tangyness to it. So there's my half star.\n\nThe service was fast and excellent. My waitress was very attentive and even engaged me in (brace yourselves) actual conversation. \n\nGO FORTH TO THIS PLACE AND EAT! GO NOW!!! \n\n(don't forget to take a looooooong walk afterwards)",
"There is no discernible difference between Sabrina's the First and Sabrina's the Second. Well, foodwise there isn't. Contrary to what many of my friends would have me believe, the food is EXACTLY the same, but with a hint of new restaurant thrown in.\n\nThe only thing I don't like about this place is the weirdo decor. It's kinda art-deco, it's kinda 60's retro, and it kinda makes you want to throw up if you're nursing a hangover on Sunday morning. But I'd gladly suffer through bad decor for the sugar fiesta that is the Special Stuffed French Toast.\n\nAnd don't forget, they have call ahead seating. You don't have to wait in that ridiculously long line!!"
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"Upon hearing about the grand opening of Wahoo's Fish Taco, I immediately gathered up all of my fellow officemate foodies for a special trip to this new place. We ordered tacos and enchiladas and were pleasantly surprised with the quality of the food, the generous portion sizes, and friendly, welcoming atmosphere. The manager stopped by our table to inform us of the bar specials in case we want to go there for Happy Hour. My spicy Cajun grilled fish taco was excellent. A nice portion of fish with fresh, crunchy cole slaw in two warm little soft taco shells. I chose the Cajun beans and white rice. The white rice was topped with a mild tomato salsa. You get a lot of rice and beans! Everything was fresh and delicious. I will definitely be dining here again with my friends.",
"The staff here was amazingly awesome! my food came out hot and fast, I cant wait to eat it. they don't deliver yet but they are working on it. until then phone in your order and they will be sure to have it ready and right. Go Wahoo!!!!",
"this is NOT TEX MEX!!! ugh! this is a so ca chain. their first store opened in costa mesa ca and now their first east coast store in philly!!! :) in ca, i lived a 5 min walk away from one and was a regular there. love their blackened fish tacos, shrimp tacos, outer reef burritos and onion rings. their banzai bowls are pretty good too. atmosphere in wahoos is always laid-back and casual with xsports memorabilia as decor. i moved here 3 months ago for grad school and am stoked that i have a bit of home on my campus! awesome.",
"If you'd like a fantastic, way better than chipotle (yes I went there), burrito /some of the best Mexican food philly's ever had...Get here! Asap!!!! These dudes are a serious soCal taco and burrito chain. Without a doubt the best burrito and taco stop in the city of brotherly love with some of the friendliest staff I've ever experienced in a restaurant...and of course they have beer! What more do you need? I promise you wont be disappointed!",
"Wahoo's Tacos, California's premier fish taco joint, has somehow found their way to Philadelphia. Recent graduate of UPenn and current employee in University City, I'll let you know that few things excite me more than a new lunchtime opportunity nearby. \n\nThe story is nothing new. Just your standard Bro meets bro, one of those bros meets taco guru at snowboarding events, taco spot inspires bro, bro brings delicious taco spot (and guru) to City of Brotherly Love. We've all heard it, so I won't bore you. But let's get to the good stuff. The vibe is super Cali cool, skater and surfer and all that jazz.\n\nThe menu is simple and all about freshness. I learned that they literally only keep one small freezer in the back (for fries and onion rings). The rest of the stuff is straight up never frozen. Proteins, vegetables, slaw... All about that. How is the food, you may ask? Well, luckily, I was able to try a bunch! The taquitos and quesadillas are tasty, but nothing world-rocking.... BUT: Can we just get on a new level about that spicy fish and that crunchy slaw? I really feel like slaw is what's MISSING in my taco/burrito/bowl life. Great service, super friendly, and dealing with the \"new resto\" crowds like champs.\n\nSo come for the tacos.... stay for the atmosphere, the incredibly flavorful slaw, the Kona brewskies.... Whatever you stay for, just stay.",
"Tried Wahoo's Fish Tacos at a Yelp event, and was pleasantly surprised. I'll be trying them again on location :P We tried the fish and the chicken tacos. They were very juicy and came with delicious toppings! Very tasty tacos.",
"We went to the first ever wahoo's a few months ago in sunny California. Minus the brilliant weather this place is just as amazing. Great healthy food",
"Not a big taco person, but my friend and I decided to grab quick eats at Wahoo's. The tortillas were too dry and the fish was blandly flavorless. The sweet, cinnamon-y Churro chips were more satisfying than the actual taco.",
"First time I went - cold winter day and the fire alarm was going off when we arrived. We didn't pay or anything, so we just went to Zavino nearby. \n\nSecond attemp: I went to Wahoo at 1:15pm on a Friday on a different cold winter day. The ordering and food service experience was EXTREMELY fast, efficient, and friendly. We were off to a great start! It wasn't too crowded, but we ended up at a table near the door and it was cold for me. Head to the back half of the place to stay warm. The place was covered in skate boards, long boards, snowboards, and there was a giant sneaker over my head. slightly gimmicky, but could be good for conversation. \n\nThe Wahoo chicken salad - charbroiled - sounded great. I had it without cheese or tortilla strips. The person I ordered from highly recommended the roasted pepper cilantro dressing, so I had it. My friends had the guac, salsa and chips and to me the guac looked dry. I wouldn't get that salad again. \n\nMy one friend had the Carnitas salad we both noticed that the salads seemed wet. Her dressing came on the side, which she didn't request, and mine was on the food. The wetness to me didn't seem to come from too much dressing, but rather just the ingredients being... wet. Perhaps the salsa wasn't strained enough or something like that. It still tasted good- just was soggy. My other friend had fish tacos, rice and black beans - she said she was satisfied, so that's good. \n\nWe all agreed we would go back to check out happy hour, but if we went back would try other foods. I believe that there is something to this place, and maybe it can be found in the golden hour of sweet, sweet drink deals.",
"Very average fish tacos, and I'm a big fan. I liked the Cajun better than grilled, but again, just good. You can tell its a chain."
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"Great selection of home made craft brews. Great Destination site. If you are hungry, there is a Food Truck Rally truck outside on Friday & Saturday nights!",
"I did enjoy my visit and will stop again when in the area. Not a fan of the saloon doors but that's just me. \nHere are my thoughts on some of the Brews\nJust a Saison - nice and balanced and easy drinking.\nLet it ESB - tried the cask conditioned and this was full of flavor but a little too hoppy for my personal tastes which means some of my friends would love it.\nThe Mild Rover - there are not many places you can get a British style Mild Ale so this had to be tried. A treacly edge gave this Mild some uniquness with the IBU level a little high to appeal to my taste buds but like I said.\nBel Boy Porter - I was expecting something a little different here, hoping for more malt than hops and a smoother edge. Not to say I wouldn't sample this again especially with some different food combinations. \n\nUpdates to follow no doubt",
"SO excited about this place! Having lived in Odessa my entire life there has never been a place to go have a drink so close to home let alone such a quaint pub. For being brand new it definitely has character and it's own vibe. \n\nAll of the draft beers are brewed in house and tasted great which was very impressive! Last night they had a panini food truck and I believe on other nights they have other food trucks. \n\nThe best part? The staff and everyone is exceptionally nice! You feel like you've known everyone for years. I can't wait to go back and bring all of my friends!",
"Very unique atmosphere! I felt like I was in a pu on England. All brewS were done on house, definitely worth trying.",
"Great place to stop for a pint and some conversation. Craft beers are excellent, a quality stout great flavor and smooth. A nice choice also is a half and half of bitters and mild. We will be back for sure.",
"This place is small, but mighty. Beers on tap, cask and they're all brewed in house. They also have wine if you're into that sort of thing. I haven't had a chance to try all the beers. So far I've tried the Mild Rover and the Sisters Belgian Ale. Of the two, I'm not sure which I like best. I'm leaning towards the Belgian tho, just because it reminded me of a Triple. The staff here is friendly, and rumor has it, they're going to be adding their own food truck to the property. Currently, they rotate different trucks in via a schedule.\n\nThis really is a fantastic watering hole, and it fills a niche in the Odessa-Keystone area.",
"I love how friendly and adorable this place is. It gets pretty packed full of local yokels each night even on week nights, and the food trucks continue to roll on thru. There's an outdoor Biergarten for smokers, and the decor screams Ole English Pub. The clientele are older locals, but there are usualy a few kids running around as well. (might have been an adult birthday event) I enjoyed a Mild Rover at cask temperature (cold, but not sub zero) that I found refreshing and smooth at a temp closer to cool than icey. It's not my favorite yet since they don't carry ciders or meads, but very fine indeed!",
"I was shocked to find this place last night. I live in Westchase and this is truly a gem! They brew all their drafts in house and you can kind of see their equipment through one of the back doors, it's really neat. There is no service at the tables so you must go to the bar to order and pay for a drink. There seems to be a decent amount of seating.\n\nThere was a darts board in the corner, and the whole place had an old British vibe to it. Bathroom was clean and comfortable (at least the ladies' was).\n\nI did not see a TV to watch any local sports teams, but I wasn't really looking. This is a good place to unwind and catch up with friends distraction-free.\n\nI did notice a couple people bring their dogs inside, which excited me because I would also like to bring my 4-legged companion in.\n\nNote: They do not serve food, but there is a couple of food trucks that seem to rotate in and out depending on the day. None of them seem vegetarian friendly. Yesterday there was a BBQ truck and I can pretty much guarantee there wasn't any raw-vegan things on the menu. So if you eat clean, eat somewhere else or at home and then circle back here for some local beer.",
"Family owned and operated. Great beer with the head brewer on site to describe his fabulous brew creations. You will not find a friendlier establishment in the area. Food trucks are on the premises daily and create food options that pair wonderfully with the English style craft beers.",
"A fantastic place true to the English pub style. The owners are English and the son is the brew master. Ricky knows what he is doing with the brews! I've never had a beer a didn't like here. It's a wonderful, laid back environment, just like a pub you'd go into in the UK (trust me I've been)\nAnd now a plus! They have their own double decker bus that they shipped in from overseas and converted to a food truck! Fish and chips, bangers and mash, etc...\nTry the Hello Lexie Lou...a beautiful rich stout or....\nStairway to Hef'n if you like a German style. \nThe cask ales are all amazing as well....especially if you're like me and don't like a super cold beer. \nWe frequent here often. It's a great place to come hang out with friends."
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"Rolling into the South Philly Tap Room out of the frigid January weather was pretty nice. It was very warm. The Tap Room claims to be a neighborhood bar with a great selection of beer. This is mostly true. The space is kind of small and cozy (although I was told by the bartender that there's an expansion in the works). And for a place called a 'tap room' I expected more draught beers. What they had was excellent. A great selection of local microbrews including Stoudts, Yards, Sly Fox, Victory and more. They had many Belgians by the bottle but they were a little pricey by what I consider to be South Philly standards. The microbrews both by the bottle and on draught were priced well, though, so there's definitely plenty to drink.\n\nThe food was decent pub food. I had a duck and andouille sausage gumbo which was pretty good. TK argued that duck shouldn't be spicy because it destroys the subtle flavor of the meat, but I liked it. They had a fairly varied menu. And wi-fi. I might be back for lunch!",
"an absolutely fantastic bar, the tap room has yet to let me down in any way. good food, good company, well-priced all the way 'round.\n\nplus, i can walk home from here, lickety split! there's another star right there.",
"The South Philadelphia Tap Room, west of Broad Street, just south of Center City, is one of the best bar/restaurants I've been to in a while. The beer selection is fantastic (and they are licensed to sell for carryout) and the food is really well done. My favorite thing on their menu so far is the Wild Boar Burrito. The meat is cooked to a satisfying shred, is well seasoned and the burrito is served with a side of salad. The plantain nachos are a clever spin on that traditional dish and the standard burger is piled-high winner. \n\nThey are currently in the process of expanding the bar to include a dining room next door which will be a nice addition, as it can get very crowded in their at peak times.",
"I don't drink and I think the Tap Room is great. The food is awesome, the jukebox is sweet, the staff is nice and the atmosphere is friendly. I live within walking distance of SPTR and whenever friends come to visit we take them there and they love it. \n\nps\nThe Monster Grilled Cheese Sandwich is of my favorite items on the menu.",
"Love this place-from beers to food it gets it just right!",
"THE TAP ROOM IS BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!!\n\nA few months ago, I wrote a scathing review of the SPTR, replacing my original shining review of this quaint neighborhood bar. I have been a loyal SPTR customer since 2006. I would frequent the Tap Room at least once-twice per week when the old chef was there. The original SPTR featured a delicious menu full of \"bar food\" that appealed to all walks of life -- both vegetarian and carnivore. The service was the best in town and the beer menu was incredible. The best part about the Tap Room is that it didn't cater to any one particular scene. As long as you liked beer, food, and good company you were welcome at the SPTR.\n\nThen something awful happened --- The SPTR hired a new chef that has delusions of grandeur and cooked like he was cooking for some hoity-toity five-star Center City eatery. Not to mention that he flipped the original menu upside down, adding too many meat-based dishes. The most appalling of this switch was that at one point, he added lion to the menu. LION. Why? Not only is this incredibly cruel but it's also incredibly ridiculous and unnecessary. The same time that this happened, the service got much worse. It got so bad that my friends --- also former fellow SPTR regulars --- and I boycotted the SPTR for almost a whole year.\n\n\nOnly a few weekends ago, my friends and I were hanging out and looking for a place to drink, but we didn't want to go far from home. We decided to just suck it up and go to the SPTR. After all, we only wanted a beer or two. When we sat down at our table and the menu was presented, we noticed that the menu was yet again --- completely different and revised --- but in a GOOD WAY! Returned were the delicious staples that the SPTR was known and loved for and added were some new dishes, like the meatloaf and mac n' cheese that my husband ordered and was hands down the best meatloaf I have ever eaten. The staff was yet again happy to serve us, and they were as quick as lightning. THE SPTR IS BACK... AND SO IS MY FIVE-STAR RATING!!!",
"Seems as if it just expanded, well at least to my eyes, the bar is a tight spot but the beers are worth the squueze. Need Room - go to the back for a table, there are a few booths too. Oh, want to eat Al Fresco - when warm - you may. And you're hungry...no disappointment here. Beer Geek kind or aspiring to be - come thirsty. Great all around.",
"good food, good atmosphere, good service. \nnice homey inviting decor with dark wood everything and plush chairs around a table at the front (a nice touch i think).\nits been more crowded there lately, so its harder to talk over people. \nbut thats no different from any other good bar i guess.\ni have friends who go there once a week and they rave about the drinks and staff and burgers. ive gotten the salads and hummus, both were great. as for drinks, i got a diet coke... perfect.",
"having only been here three times, i may not be the best of judges, but i do try. i ate here once and the food was very good, i dont think the food is the main draw here though. the beer list is great, there are usually a bunch of the greats on draft and the bottle list is notable, they had three of the big bottles from lost abbey available. this place is definately a spot to hit if you are, in fact a beer fan. my only complaint, and it is a very small one, i suffered through this nice guy getting gouged all night for $4.00 yuengling lagers, though alot of the other beers were reasonably priced. i guess thats where they make the margin or maybe that guy shoulda been drinkin somethin else.\ni'm comin back for brunch!",
"This place has probably some of the best bar food you'll ever sink your teeth into. The Monster grilled cheese sandwich is killer! Not to mention they have a fine selection of beers bottled and tapped. Even some seasonal stuff you'd be surprised. The service is very friendly and it caters to a fun crowd of all ages. I was even impressed with the selections available on their jukebox. Now they extended their place to a seating area for real dining, also upping their menu for more delites. So if you're new to the South Philly area and want to find a comfortable and affordable bar, this is it!"
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"Grand opening today at Broad Street Grind!\n\nCoffee was needed in this area after Java closed only option was DD. \n\nBeautiful space (I'll add more pics later) high ceilings, rustic wood paneled walls, chalkboard menu.\n\nEven though slammed due to first day, owner Tiffany managed to greet us with a smile, introduce herself, and keep the line moving! \n\nThey offer gluten free & vegan baked goods as well as an array of scones, muffins, and other treats.\n\nOne village coffee (local coffee) and several specialty coffee, teas, bubble tea, smoothies, and more! \n\nStop in to support this local biz!!",
"AWESOME new coffee place in Souderton! I have been so excited for them to open and I was not disappointed. I had a caramel macchiato and my husband had a pour over coffee which were both delicious! Along with my macchiato I had a biscotti which was very yummy. Very nice atmosphere and friendly owners. Expertly crafted drinks, yummy pastries and a great atmosphere...I'll definitely be back!!",
"Great coffee, delicious treats and amazing atmosphere!\nI had been very excited to try out the Broad Street Grind and finally made it in tonight for some after dinner coffee and a sweet treat. I love that their board has visuals to explain what is in each drink. (I always wondered how anybody had a clue. I just assumed I'm an idiot. Maybe I am. Hmmmm...maybe that's a post for my diary and not Yelp...) \nI'm hoping that eventually they will have later hours, but in the meantime I'll have to swing by for an early morning macchiato. Or something else drawn on the board. Knowledge is power! Thanks BSG!",
"I have been here to eat and get coffee twice since they opened at the end of January. The building is completely restored and the shop's space is great. The coffee is excellent, the breakfast sandwiches are pretty good--the small fruit cup that comes with them is a nice touch, and the atmosphere is cool. There are still some kinks they need to work out being so new.\n\nThe first visit with the girlfriend was during the Saturday morning breakfast rush and although the place was packed, service moved quickly. The second time with my father, we got there before 7am on a weekday and despite there being only two other people seated for food and a few people only getting drinks to go, the woman at the register kept mistaking other orders for ours and forgot my father's coffee.\n\nDuring both visits, we first tried to order quiches but ended up getting sandwiches instead. The first time we were told they were out--understandable since it was so busy--but the second time they had quiches listed on the specials board and after we ordered a cook came out to let us know they don't serve quiches until 10am.\n\nIt would be nice to see the current sandwich offerings up on the specials board; in fact, it would be great if their full menu was more prominently displayed in the shop versus in the print-out by the register and the apparently inaccurate specials board. The print-out by the register has that day's sandwiches, wraps, and salads but it is difficult to read it at the same time other people are also trying to see it and other in line are ordering. The descriptions of the items are also lacking and options like the types of bread are not clear.\n\nOn the first visit, the girlfriend had an egg and cheese on rye and I had an egg, bacon, and gouda on ciabatta. The sandwiches were very good.\n\nDuring the second visit, my father had his sandwich on sourdough and I got mine on whole grain bread. Although the bread was good, the slices were too small to hold the sandwiches together.\n\nAll in all, this is a decent coffee shop with lots of potential. They are new and I hope they improve on their solid base. I will be back and keep trying it out!",
"I very much wanted to like Broad Street Grind because I love unique local places, but unfortunately, I had a very bad experience when I went for lunch today. The place itself looks pretty, but the music was way too loud. I had to half yell to speak to the other people at my table. The menu is uninformative and there are inconsistencies between the menu brochure and the menu that's displayed by the cash register (example: the brochure says \"pear, goat cheese, and walnut salad\" and up front the menu lists blue cheese instead). There is almost no description about the contents of any of the sandwiches or salads on the brochure menu, which I assume is the one they intend for you to use to make your selection because the menu by the cash register is extremely small and you would be holding up the line if you wanted to read all the choices from that one. The menu also lists incorrect pricing apparently. I ordered a chai tea latte which was listed as $5.95 for a 16 oz drink (no 12 oz option). When I ordered the drink, the barista offered me my choice between a 12 oz or 16 oz. I got 12 oz, and I was charged $6.25 for the 16 oz. When I asked to return the drink for a refund (I thought the price was unreasonable and I didn't appreciate that I was charged more than was listed), I was told that no one knew how to do refunds. I had to wait 20 minutes until someone came out and took my name and phone number and then I was told that \"the guy\" would process my refund and the money would go back on my card. Hopefully, that will happen. The sandwich that one of the people in my party received was incorrectly made when it came out (I requested no tomatoes in my wrap and they took the tomatoes out of her sandwich). When I received my wrap, it was correct, but it was poorly made, and it was essentially just spinach, onion, and mayonnaise - definitely not worth the $9 or so that I paid for it. I'm hoping that since this place just opened, they're still working out some kinks and service and food will improve or that my experience was anomalous, but based on the experience that I had, I would not recommend Broad Street Grind.",
"Stopped in for lunch and was very disappointed. My chicken salad sandwich very small, dry and tasteless. The sandwich was about the size of a small tea sandwich and tasted like sawdust. Maybe 4 bites for a whopper price tag of $8.75. You can get a far superior much larger sandwich just down the road at Pumpernicks.",
"Broad Street Grind is still very new and brings some really great coffee and a lot of potential into Souderton. The building it is in was beautifully (miraculously) restored from the shell of a very old building, and they have developed a great vibe to the place. The staff are all really nice, but it's clear they are still new and working out some kinks. \n\nThe quality of coffee/tea is fantastic; easily the best coffee anywhere near Souderton. The food offering needs some work. What I've had to-date has been very tasty (particularly their espresso maple bacon!), but the offerings are limited, overpriced, and undersized. It is also challenging to order foods, because there is only one small menu listing the types of sandwiches that cannot be read until you get to the counter.\n\nAll issues are easily remedied as they learn and grow, and I'm sure they will be addressed to keep Souderton's newest hotspot hopping for months and years to come.",
"Love this new place! Decor is modern rustic with a lot of natural lighting. The ambience is a happy upbeat vibe. I am so happy with the plenty of healthy food choices they offer. The chicken salad sandwich was so tasty as well as the turkey, avocado and tomato. Lemon ginger scone delicious! Bathrooms are clean too!",
"I really wanted to like this place. Souderton is in need of a good coffee shop with decent prices and coffee but unfortunately this isn't it. We paid over $20 for a medium hot tea, medium brewed coffee, 2 overpriced, undersized portions of breakfast quiche, and an apple. Their prices make Starbucks seem cheap. Furthermore, both the coffee and tea were weak and the egg in the quiche tasted watered down. The place did have a nice atmosphere and was bright and well lit, albeit a bit loud when we were there.",
"I had my first visit of Broad Street today. I will say my iced vanilla latte was very good. I also ordered a bacon egg and cheese bagel. It was also very good minus the fact it's pretty clear they don't get their bagels from a bakery. They kind of tasted like a Thomas Bagel which isn't the worst thing but they are a little too soft. Another complaint that I may have is they only offer iced lattes in a 16 ounce cup. I prefer a 24 ounce or bigger size and you could charge more as well. All in all this place looks really nice inside and they did a great job! Literally only two complaints that I may have but there still new and they will work out the bugs hopefully."
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"We'd been looking for a new after work/watch the game place and this place just opened 3 weeks ago in Maplewood. They have a big menu which surprised me as most sports bars don't branch out too much from potato skins and mozzarella sticks. The group i was with had the Buffalo chicken dip, the post it's, chicken bruschetta sandwich and the fish and chips and everything was good. Great drink and appetizer specials during Happy Hour and tv's all over the place.",
"The Post is new little bar and grill located in Maplewood right next to Jimmy John's and Jive and Wail. It's been open for about 3 months and I've been for lunch and happy hour. \n\nFirst of all the decor is very modern and clean. The bar and entire space were completely rehabbed and the owner did a great job in my opinion. Dumpy typical sports bar it is not. The bright fresh colors on the walls make it a pleasant experience from the start. \n\nSmoke is not a problem, they have smoke machines that filter it out. \nHappy hour prices are great. Beers on tap were two bucks and they had plenty of choices besides the typical AB products. \n\nAll appetizers are 5 dollars at happy hour and I had the blackened chicken quesadilla which was plenty big for my meal. 3 schlafly's, an app and my bill was 11 dollars. Other times I've had the burger, buffalo chicken sandwich and onion rings. All were huge portions and very, very tasty.\nThe only thing I could complain about was the waitress last time. Not real excited to be there but then again I never judge the bar by the service of one person. She was fine and somewhat attentive but didn't exactly serve us with a smile. \n\nI know that my days of trying to fight people for a table at the sports zone for a big game are over. I like the Zone don't get me wrong, but it gets too crowded and the food is not even in the same ballpark. Old town Maplewood has a lot going for it now with Boogaloo, Saratoga Lanes, Jive and Wail, El Scorcho, Monarch and now the Post.",
"The food is excellent. It's mostly bar food but with a flare. I highly recommend the chicken bruchetta sandwich. They make excellent pizzas as well. The ingredients are fresh and I like that you can get a whole wheat crust.",
"The post has a good variety of food on their menu to compliment a nice selection of beer and specialty drinks. I don't like wings, but my brother drives over here from IL because he thinks their baked wings are great. I stick with the cheesesteak (beef not chicken)-- it never disappoints. Salad and wraps need to be tweaked. Pizza is pretty good and the Post Its are a great use of bread and cheese.\n\nLots of large flat screens and a supportive environment for fantasy sports.\n\nThe joint can get pretty loud, as in shouting to talk to people at your table, and smoky. Hopefully they will find a way to improve upon those aspects.",
"First off, I must say that I love the passion put into this place. It's a sports bar that feels like it was made by real sports fans instead of some blah, boring chain. It has heart and soul, and you don't find that too often anymore.\n\nThe Good: The food's great. The pizzas are delicious, the wraps are chock-full of good stuff and the wings are awesome. Plus they have a large selection of beers in the cooler. \n\nThe Bad: The prices are a bit high if you plan on hanging out for a while. I know it's an expensive location and the food's good, but I'd be inclined to hang out longer if I felt like I was getting a deal. \n\nFinally, and this is the biggie for me - if you're going to show NFL football games, it is a huge no-no to start switching channels once the games have started. Those who show up early, show up early for a reason. They choose their seats based on what game they're watching. Johnny-come-lately should not be convincing the staff to change the game I've been watching for an hour, therefore forcing me to move my seat or then go back and complain to switch it back, looking like an asshole. \n\nHere's a solution: Put notes on the TVs in the morning stating what game will be where (like Weber's Front Row). People show up early, get their seats for their game. That's it. Leave it. You can't expect to draw and keep a Sunday crowd if you don't respect the fans. \n\nI hope this place succeeds, and I'll give it another chance. But definitely not on a day when my team's playing.",
"Went there last night with a group of friends to watch the Blues/Vancouver game and play the trivia game they had going on. The place is really spread out nicely, with TVs everywhere, most of them HD. Has a few dartboards and a nice shuffleboard table in the back, near the restrooms. \n\nWe ordered the Blazin' Chicken Dip and had a pizza, and they were both really good...hot and fresh. Drink prices were average, maybe a little high being the location, but I wasn't that surprised. Food prices were about the same. \n\nHaving been the first time I'd been there, I looked on their website for the specials, and they had a Brett Hullicane cocktail discounted down to $4 during Blues games, so I had one of those, and it was awesome! \n\nWhen we got our bill, my Hullicane was listed as $6.50 instead of the advertised price of $4. I brought this to the attention of our server, who then insisted that the price printed on the check was correct. \n\nI paid, kept the receipt, then called today to explain the situation to one of the owners, who was very apologetic, and offered to refund the money for the drink or provide me with a couple free drinks on my next visit. I was very surprised, and glad to see that they care about customers being satisfied and happy. \n\nI'll give them another chance, for sure.",
"So my boyfriend and I checked out this place after our house inspection for the house we just bought just a few blocks away. The wings were tasty, and the happy hour specials were out of this world - $2 Schlafly pints every weekday?! Unheard of and very exciting! We're not into sports at all, but I'm sure this will become one of our local hang outs, seeing as it's only a few short blocks from our new house!",
"This place has a sound concept with plenty of plasma TVs, which was helpful on a day like today when USA is playing Canada for the Gold Medal.\n\nOne of the TVs was even set to closed captioning, which was nice to read what was being said when it got too loud to hear the commentators. It seems they keep the sound on the games relatively down or mute until a big game is about to air, and they switch to an overhead sound system for the audio.\n\nIt does get very noisy, and smoking was allowed everywhere it seemed, but ventilation was decent.\n\nThe baked wings were pretty good. We got them plain with our sauces on the side. 10 wings were about $8.49. I had a gyro for $8.49, which was good, and normally comes with fries, but I paid $1.29 to get a side salad instead. My husband had the blackened tuna ($8.99), which he really liked and opted to pay $1.29 extra to get onion rings instead of fries. Their version of onion rings had a very soft breading (no crispness at all), and we did not prefer them...perhaps others would.\n\nPluses about the bar. They have Guiness, Woodchuck Cider, Blue Moon, Coors Light, Fat Tire, Schlafly and Bud products on tap!!! That's in addition to a healthy bottled beer selection.\n\nDespite being extremely short-handed in the kitchen and crowded to the max with customers, our server had a very good demeanor and attitude. She was really trying and apologetic about our wait.\n\nIf you're trying to get a good seat for the game, I would park myself in front of the newer LG plasmas and not the big-screen projector, because you'll get better color and crispness on the plasmas. If there are only 2 or 3 of you, grab seats at the bar. Your drinks will stay full and cold and there are 3 TVs right in front of you.",
"I really like this place!! Good sized bar with great food and drinks. Trivia night on Wednesday's is alot of fun. This place always has a good fun-loving crowd. TV's are everywhere, which is obviously a must at a sports bar. They have a shuffle board table which is AWESOME! They have a special shot menu and a large tap with lots of local brews as well as imports. One of my top choices for watching the upcoming Cardinals games!!",
"Chicken Wings. And not ust any chicken wings, healthy chicken wings. Ok, so maybe they aren't healthy, but they are baked. And they are AWESOME. The baked chicken wings at The Post are a reason to go check out this relatively new bar in Maplewood. The menu is pretty extensive, and there is a lot of \"bar food\" to choose from. I've had the wings and the buffalo chicken cheese dip, and both were above average. I've also heard that they do a mean cheeseburger and steak sandwich.\n\nThis is a great place to catch a game, but it does get pretty smokey in there. When there isn't a game on the loudspeakers, they play the music pretty loud, too loud in my opinion. It's a good place for a happy hour, but it can get pretty crowded for games and hard to find a seat. Fortunately for me I live close enough that I can get take-out and enjoy my baked wings in the comfort of my own home. The prices are fair, not cheap, but not expensive. Beers are average price. \n\nThe Post is a classic sports bar that I hope stays around for a long time - I can't get enough of those baked wings!"
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"Although it may seem like I only give out 5 star ratings, I truly only feel compelled to write about five star places. Chipotle is one of them. Many of you who have previously experienced chipotle in another location (Ohio, Pittsburgh, Baltimore) know exactly of what I speak. These burritos taste like Ugly Betty's dad sat in a kitchen all day marinating meat and rolling them himself. Imagine my immense excitement when I found out that Chipotle would be handing out their delicious confection for free!! Yes, the first day they opened, they gave out FREE burritos and drinks. \n\nNow, if you fall in the category of Qdoba or Baja Fresh fans, you really need to take the trip to Bala Cynwyd and discover for yourself why Chiptole remains, HANDS DOWN, the best place for a burrito north of the border. \n\nMy roommate even goes as far as to say it's so addicting it's like crack. Don't worry, you won't have to go to rehab.",
"Finally it is here. One of the only places i went for Burritos in Atlanta is finally in Philly, andd right across the street from my office building. You can't get any better than that.\nI've tried your Baja's and fake \"Mexican\" restaurants Philly and I was not impressed. Chipotle is going to make easily a million from this one location in the next two months. Didn't get to the free stuff. Line was way to long. But rest assured I ran over there as soon as lunch hit. \nNote to self and others: They still use fax to place pick-up orders(how 90's) but it is well worth it because of the long lines associated with good food.",
"two very hungover chicago girls made a trip out from the city for this place. hurrah hurrah, it's here!\nnothing beats the barbacoa soft tacos. it was like a little happy dance in my mouth.\ni'm so excited that it's in philly...now all they have to do is put one in the city...and i'll be a very content girl.",
"I couldn't wait until chipotle opened up on cityline so much so that after I finished classes, I drove myself out of the way to that area just for a carnitas burrito when I heard it was finally opened. \n\nBut there was something different compared to others.\n\nI got in and waited for the tortilla flattening guy to put on his latex gloves for like literally 4 minutes. When he finally stopped fidgeting, he was finally ready to take my order (how convenient of him) and then when it came down to the end, the other chipotle handler had problems wrapping the burrito, tearing the tortilla. After seeing all that, my burrito didn't taste as good.\n\nI'm not an unreasonable guy, the place just opened, I realize that, but this happened to me again a week ago. Compared to all the other times i've had it in Chicago, SF, Atlanta and NYC, this one is a train wreck.\n\nHopefully they'll get their act together before their food suffers.",
"I'm not much for chain restaurants, but as far as burritos go, they're better than most. And massive. If these burritos aren't laced with a little crack, I'd be shocked. I'd say I'm here once a week, mostly if I'm leaving late from the library (I go to school right down the street) and they're generally pretty kind about piling on the fixings. I've also tried ordering online which works out pretty well. Just follow the instructions on the website and you can't go wrong. And if it does (and it has - burrito wasn't made when i arrived) they smooth it over with free chips and guac. It's difficult to complain with free food.",
"This specific location of Chipotle is weak. I generally like Chipotle, but this one just doesn't have their shiz together. \n\nIf you can avoid this location and try the one out at Plymouth Meeting mall. It's much, much better. \n\nChipotle really does have good food, even if it used to owned by McDonald's... barf... but don't worry, they don't own them anymore.",
"If I could, I would give the burritos six stars. The humanely raised all-natural meats, the delicious veggies and guacamole, the salsas, the way everything is perfectly seasoned and spiced... Chipotle is just so tasty.\n\nBut this particular Chipotle is missing something -- tables. There are maybe 10 tables in the entire store, and half of those have stools bolted to the ground so you can't pull up an extra seat when needed. The store could easily hold many more tables if they just used normal ones instead of going for a \"steel mushrooms are sprouting from the ground\" aesthetic. Nothing ruins a good burrito like having it get cold while you shoot pleading looks at people to hurry up and eat faster so you can have a place to sit.",
"Philly doesn't do burritos very well at all, and in my opinion the best you can get here is one of the chains, Baja Fresh, Chipotle, or Qdoba. As far as I can tell, Chipotle and Qdoba are clones, and their various locations are all very, very similar. So everything in this review, although based on this particular location of Chipotle, pretty much applies to all locations.\n\nChiptole does just one style of burrito. Choice of meat, choice of beans, lots of rice, choice of salsa, sour cream and cheese. It is made to order right in front of you. Once you get to the head of the line, your burrito is prepared in about 90 seconds. The ingredients are certainly of high quality, and served the way I think in the right way - wrapped in foil and possible to eat with your hands rather than a knife and fork. The restaurant overall has a cool modern look.\n\nSo why only three stars? I'm not entirely sure what it is, but these burritos just don't excite me, and I'm a person who gets excited over burritos pretty easily. There's no flavor explosion. I can't put my finger on it, but I find myself loading these up with salt and Tabasco to try and get some flavor satisfaction.",
"I'm such a fan of Chipotle, like seriously.\n\nI think it's because my friend likes it. Or maybe because my parents like it. No, somehow, even if you get short-changed on your ingredients in the place, your burrito or burrito bol will still taste pretty damn good. The ingredients are pretty addicting. Though I think I must give a warning in that I think the tomatillo-green chili salsa is pretty damn spicy. This is coming from an Indian girl, so mind you, I can handle most of the spicy stuff I am given. Perhaps I'll give it another shot before I REALLY warn you about this ;)\n\nAnd nothing says accomplishment better than eating an entire Chipotle burrito. Until Center City has a location, I suppose I must frequent this location more often.",
"I was a little wary to try Chipotle because McDonald's had a hand in its development. But since it seems like a pretty decent company and everyone seems to love it, I gave it a try.\n\nI am the type of person who goes on the website and looks up nutritional information. As usual, it was a horrifying experience. \n\nLuckily I was able to cobble together a salad that was reasonably healthy. I picked chicken, black beans, hot salsa and guac to go on top. I'm glad the dressing was on the side because the salad honestly did not need any. \n\nOver all, it was okay, not fantastic. I would eat here again, but for mexican cravings I'll stick with taquerias."
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"I have to say that up until this point, I was certainly loving the nightlife in the Quarter, but it was missing something. When I made my way to the Fauborg Marigny, specifically Frenchmen St, I started to experience New Orleans the way I wanted to. I wanted to be at the spots were locals go to. La Maison de la Musique was the first dive that threw me into a jazz experience that I could really appreciate. The room is dark and wooden, the place is very lightly lit with red lights, and you're in for some cold beer and great music. It's not usually jam packed like clubs on Bourbon Street. This place is an honest good time with music that makes you really feel like you're experiencing authentic New Orleans. No cover, drinks are fairly priced, and the company is good.",
"walking by the window of this joint the day after thanksgiving, some friends and i spotted an awesome jazz band tearin it up inside. 'why not hop in line?' we thought, and queue up we did.\n\nwe made it into the hallway. $10 cover? awesome band? no problem. we get our wristbands and anxiously grab a table. but wait, no more band? maybe they're between sets? no, no... they're packing up. what's going on? as it turns out, the focus turned to the center of the room where a fashion show was slated to begin. im sure that's cool and all, but not what we were expecting.. so... thanks, but no thanks. it's been less than five minutes- let's dash out and get our money back!\n\nwe head back to the hallway and explain our situation to the woman at the cashbox. oh, well it shouldnt be a problem but she needs to ask the boss, who will be right back. the boss gets back and scratches his chin. 'no, sorry.' but it's been less than 5 minutes! we literally sat down and got right back up. 'hmm.. well, ill give you half back?' well, if we stayed for a while, that would be fine. but the fashion show hasnt even started yet and we spent literally no time inside. 'sorry, ill give you half back. who else would give you half back?!' how about every other place ever in the history of the world. he had plenty of business coming in the door and still wouldnt do the fair thing.\n\nsorry maison... i have no experience with you whatsoever but you get one star.",
"Los Angeles native hanging out in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, be ready for trouble. Along my route of bar hopping, my cousin took me here to meet up her friends. I ordered a new castle draft and purple haze beer (local beer). Mediocre prices.\n\nIt looked like there was a metal band upstairs playing, but it cost money and I wasn't in the mood to pay for a metal band. But downstairs in the front was a brass band. Way stoked to hear a mature band instead of the high school bands playing outside in the parades. The brass band was good, they were practicing the entire time before and had mad soul. New Orleans treated me good.",
"We went on Monday evening, and I was impressed. Very low-key, relaxed place, the singer (Jayna Morgan) was phenomenal, and there was lots of room for dancing. I didn't order a drink, so I can't comment there, but overall, I loved the atmosphere. Much more authentic New Orleans than all the nonsense happening down Bourbon St. \n\nI highly recommend paying the place a visit, especially if you swing/lindy hop/charleston.",
"Good place to see local music and grab a drink. If you want extremely high quality music, go to Snug Harbor. If you want extremely quality drinks, go to DBA. If you want good drinks and decent music, La Maison is totally adequate.\n\nThere are no less than three stages at this place. You can watch music on the two downstairs stages for no charge (generally). There is an upstairs stage that charges a cover independent from the main door. So beware.\n\nI'm not sure what possessed me to order one of their \"special\" drinks - rum punch. Basically something mixed up in a huge jug. Juice and grain alcohol. It didn't even begin to get me drunk! Rip off! Stick to beer or drinks mixed in front of you and you'll be fine.\n\nSupport local music!!",
"**DECENT JAZZ SHOWS WITH DECENT DRINKS**\n\nWe were able to watch Yojimbo jazz band perform and they were insanely energetic-ly GOOD! Our favorite band of the evening!\n\nRequested some deadly drinks and yes, their drinks put us DOWN.\n\nPlenty of space to stand around the stage area and sit.\n\nNo cover charge downstairs, but you cannot bring outside drinks in. \n\nFriendly people everywhere. But then again, you're in New Orleans!\n\nRECOMMEND.",
"Went on a smoke-free show night, but it's not always that way (I like smoke-free, being a non-smoker). The Maison occupies the space that was once my beloved Fauburg Center, then Ray's Boom Boom Room, then La Maison de la Musique blah blah....I sure hope this incarnation does not fall victim to Cursed Space Syndrome. As it stands, Maison is a really well-thought-out, cool venue. For larger shows, the stage is set up in back, with a wraparound viewing balcony (where there is also a game room). For smaller shows, like the awesome CD release party we attended, the band is stationed up front in the picture window area, luring in passersby. There are plenty of tables, and the kitchen serves up standard bar fare at decent prices. Avoid the \"specialty\" drinks and get a regular cocktail or a beer. Really, the only thing I didn't like are the nasty couches. When will New Orleans bars learn that couch+humidity+drunk people= germfest. I am shocked I didn't catch some disease during college from sitting on couches at Snake & Jake's or worse...",
"We really liked this place. Roomy atmosphere, which isn't common in NOLA. Then there's the fact that it's nonsmoking!!! Earlier in the evening a swing/jazz band (The Rhythm Jesters) was playing and people were dancing. Later on it got more packed as the Caesar Brothers Funk Box took the stage. Drinks were decently priced. They also serve food until 10 if you've got the munchies.",
"Good shows...often for free. Prices aren't great...but no cover. No smoking...but at least you can see the band from outside through the big-ass window.",
"There's always something going on at Maison, it seems, and most nights there's more than one thing going on at the same time. Downstairs, there are two stages, so you've got a live band on one stage, a DJ perhaps on the other stage, and the net outcome is nonstop dancing inside a pulsating crowd of happy, sweaty people. \n\nUpstairs is a whole other world of its own, and no matter how loud, rowdy or crowded it is downstairs, when you get to the room upstairs it's like you're in an entirely different venue. Which, I suppose, you kind of are. Usually there's a DJ of some sort upstairs, but I've also seen a comedy show, and I'm sure other forms of entertainment go on up there as well. \n\nInterestingly, there's often a line at the door, and they charge a cover to get in downstairs -- but only if you're under 21. This seems to be something they've started recently, which may be due to the fact that summer is over and the students are back. (Yay.) \n\nIt's a huge space, there's always music, and (assuming you're of legal drinking age) it's free to get in the door. Bonus points: there's an air hockey table upstairs, before you get all the way up to the upstairs bar."
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"Popped into the pop shop after a successful day of bridesmaid dress shopping with the girls. One of them is gluten-free and was so excited when we stumbled across this little gem located adjacent to the cutest little coffee shop. \n\nThis bright pink adorned bakery is ADORABLE! It is teeny but chock full of some of the most delicious looking gluten free baked goods I've ever seen! They have cake pops, cupcakes, brownies, some over indulgent novelty items, cheescake, and even french macaroons! I bought several varieties of cake pops to try (Nutella, party cake, and cookie dough). They were moist, flavorful, and well prepared! They also have refrigerated ones if you prefer a cold one! \n\nThe prices were a little tough on the wallet @ $3 per pop but you get what you paid for and gluten free never comes cheap. If you can't eat gluten, you no longer have to live in fear of having your cake and not getting to eat it too. Indulge here and prepare to have the happiest taste buds on the planet because this place knows how to bake gluten-free! \n\nThe workers were helpful and super nice. Stop in for a treat!",
"This place has quality good gluten free options. Everything a g free person can choose to eat without any hesitation. The person working the counter was excellent and explained everything and stated that their whole operation was entirely clean and gluten free because even the employees are not allowed to eat gluten near where everything is being baked. It just gives a good vibe for us g free people! \n\nThe cupcakes are amazing all of the ones I tried!! They're a little expensive, but gluten free isn't main stream, so we always end up paying for it. I got four of them and my bf and I are two the day that we got them and then two a couple days later and they seemed a little on the stale side, so I wouldn't recommend trying to keep them longer than a day. I would say it's probably something that is g free, because I'm pretty sure that it's the actual gluten that could make a cupcake last longer. But it's okay cause they're baked fresh everyday! \n\nThe cake pops I had in my fridge for at least a few days, surprisingly! But those definitely were still great. I had the party ones with colored jimmies. The inside was chewy and good and perfect! I'm so glad that I can get one of these because my little eyes oogle at the Starbucks ones that are not gluten free! \n\nThe decor is pink, pink and pink!!! I love it ! It makes me feel like a Barbie! The walls are Barbie pink, the little box you get for the cupcakes is pink and the bag is pink and black, truly the small details that make a place stand out. \n\nI plan on trying everything at this place! Happy gluten free eating folks !",
"Posh pop bake shop is one of the most exquisite gluten free bakery's in the tri state area. They have some of the best products that taste amazing. Owner is very helpful, she also has a great sense of style when it comes to custome cake designs!",
"I just wanted to give \"two thumbs up\" or in yelp terms, \"FIVE STARS\", to the Posh Pop Bakeshop!! They are SO helpful and accommodating with an amazingly, creative menu!!! My best friend lives in Haddonfield, NJ and I live in Joburg, South Africa. She is gluten-intolerant, as are her twins, and I wanted to surprise her with a small \"love gift\" just because she's an awesome friend. I called an hour before there shop closed on a Thursday evening, and they (Matt) took me through all their options on the phone, and he was SO patient and gracious to take my order (even over a scratchy international phone line) and then ensure the freshest of deliveries - that very same night! - to my best friend's home. THANK YOU for being a business that serves peoples' tastebuds and tummies with great, thoughtful and delicious food (my best friend loooooved everything she ate!) and also serves just the person, themselves.",
"I visited this bakery a few weeks ago as my husband and I were walking through downtown Haddonfield. It's an adorable shop (teeny tiny!) and has bright colored walls and decor. They offer all sorts of baked goods, including cinnamon rolls, breads, cake pops, cheesecakes, cupcakes, etc. and it's all 100% gluten free. Having been GF for over two years now, I have never come across an eating establishment that is as serious about cross contamination as they are. I don't have to worry at all about the products being okay for me to eat.\n\nThe only downside is the price - everything is super, super expensive. Cake pops are $3 each, cupcakes are $4 and the cinnamon roll that I had (amazing as it was) is $7.50. I probably wouldn't have tried it if my husband hadn't insisted!! \n\nAll in all, this is definitely a place to splurge :)",
"I'm a big cupcake fan, the decor of Posh looked very appealing this sunny Saturday. I ordered red velvet cupcakes, rocky road and a few macarons to get an overall feel for their flavors. The frosting on the red velvet was great, but the cake was inedible. Hard, stale with a funky artificial aftertaste. The rocky road both the frosting and cake were disgusting and stale. I never in my life tasted a cupcake so bad. The macaron tasted like someone dropped it in Windex (both of them tasted like that) and they were stale as well. The total for my visit...$17, what a big waste of money. I'm not even picky at all, but at least make them fresh and use good quality, pure ingredients. I can't believe someone would invest all this money into designing such a cute store with great packaging, but not focus on producing fresh, delicious products. It just doesn't make any sense. Skip this place and save your money for Indulgence Cupcakery down the street, they are fresh, the perfect size and flavorful. And the staff is much friendlier, reccomending their favorites and keeping the place nice and clean. With Posh, looks are very deceiving...worst dessert experience ever, two big thumbs down.",
"I popped into the Posh Pop Bakeshop while doing some shopping downtown on a Sunday afternoon. In the midst of doing all of my Easter shopping, I figured I deserved a treat for myself.\n\nThe shop is rather small but cutely decorated. I was, however, surprised to find a fairly small selection of baked goods to choose from. There were cake pops, cupcakes, mini cheese cakes, and cookie bars, but only a couple varieties of each. Perhaps it was the time of day I was there, because the case and counter top just seemed rather bare. Anyway, I ultimately decided on some sort of cookie bar. I don't remember what it was called, but it seemed to have chocolate chips and peanut butter and coconut and other wonderful things in it. I enjoyed every last bit of the huge thing.\n\nTheir prices were also fairly high. Generally, I don't mind paying higher prices for a quality product, but these seemed a little overkill. My bar was $3.95, which wasn't terrible for the size, but I noticed the cake pops were $3.50 each. That seems way too steep for a single bite. \n\nCute place, may stop in again if I'm doing some shopping and need a sweet pick-me-up, but there is certainly plenty of competition in town for similar items.",
"Came here with my sisters to send off our youngest before she moved out of the state and get some yummy macarons for her trip. Our regular bakery Miel Patisserie was closed so we decided to try someplace new and ended up here. We ordered a lil bit of everything (it all looked so good) and $45 later all we had left was our disappointment. I understand that it is a gluten free bakery, but does that mean flavor free? The cakes were all dry (a result of being gluten free I suppose) but the chocolate marshmellow cupcake was inedible, the flavor was just not good at all. The macarons were hard and tasted like they had tons of artificial flavoring (esp the rose one). The cheescake was like a paperweight. The only two things we (group of 5) liked was the cinnamon brown sugar donut, and maybe the chocolate and lemon macarons. As somewhat of a foodie I was extremely disappointed, I expect that if you have a bakery specializing in gluten free fare you become a specialist at making it tasty! No hard feeling just really bad desserts. The girls were friendly, the store was cute and the snacks look good....and that's it they only look good. If in doubt I'd skip the dessert this time.",
"Everything looked old and sunken. Nothing looked appealing or thoughtfully executed. Overpriced. Dingy, small place. Very limited options. The woman working knew nothing about the products she was selling and wasn't very interested in being at work on that particular day.",
"Absolutely amazing!!! The best gluten free bakery in the Metropolitan area. I absolutely love their cinnamon sugar pretzel sticks, cookies and cinnamon roll. Even my family and friends who are not gluten free enjoy their quality and fresh desserts!"
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"Just opened and I thoroughly enjoyed chowing down on schnitzel & potato salad with my Oktoberfest beer in hand. The food is typisch Deutsch, although for now, the menu is pretty short... their website says they will be adding more dishes in the future. My friend and I both enjoyed our dishes & even made room for some delicious Apfelkuchen. \n\nThe decor is very reminiscent of a Bavarian beer hall with the wood tables, pew benches, dim lighting and the staff dressed in dirdnls... the crowd for lunch was full of tourists and some locals enjoying the fare. \n\nMy one and biggest complaint is that the service is SO SLOOOOW. The waitstaff is friendly, but they are still trying to get their footing with the arrangement of things. Not a place to be in and out in an hour. Still, it's a place I will definitely revisit.",
"We've been vigilantly watching the transformation of the old Abode furniture store into the gorgeous new space for Brauhaus Schmitz. They had a soft opening on Saturday and officially opened to the public today. The space is large with lots of seating on two floors including church pew booths and a huge, beautiful tangential-longitudinal cut wood table for seating large parties on the first floor. There was a good crowd on this first night for the bar/restaurant. The kitchen was a bit overwhelmed, and we didn't get a chance to try the food, so an update to this review will have to come later.\n\nLike any good beer garten, Brauhaus Schmitz has 20 taps, 16 of which are dedicated to German brews. They have all the appropriate glassware and serve great half-liter and even liter portions at very reasonable prices. We had three beers ranging from light to dark, Franziskaner Hefeweizen, Paulaner Salvator and Spaten Oktoberfest. All tasted great (tap lines and gas ready for their grand opening as they should be)! In addition to the beers on tap (I don't know why you'd get anything else, but to each their own), they have a large selection of bottled beers, greatly American, Belgian, English and, of course, German. I mean, you can also get a $4 bottle of Bud if you like, and they naturally have a few wines plus your standard full bar of liquor as well. The range of other bottled beers is very impressive with a brew from Kenya as well as Czech, Russian, Finnish and Polish selections I've never even heard of either!\n\nThe crowd was about half hipster, and not a lot of old South Philly types, rather mostly 20s and 30s. Brauhaus Schmitz has a nicely sized bar and two TVs, however, I don't know if it will ever be the place for watching sports because the space between the bar and the booths is quite narrow. It could handle a crowd of about two deep, if that, before become a server's nightmare getting back and forth between the service end of the bar to the main floor of the downstairs dining room. The variety of music was odd, some Elliott Smith, Norah Jones, Pink Floyd and traditional German tunes, but the crowd can get loud because of the double-height space.",
"Wow - Yelpers are fast! Six days open and I'm third review!\n\nOK, so there is one, and I mean ONE benefit to having a full blooded German mother in law. It's not learning German ,because you're going to do that. It's not learning the culture, because you're going to do that (or else). It's not even learning German history and geography because, you guessed it, you're going to learn that whether you like it or not.\n\nThe one true benefit will be learning the food and drink of this fantastic culture, and Brauhaus Schmitz is right on point. From the large selection of beers both on tap and in bottle, to the traditional food offerings (including modern ones such as curried wieners!) to the waitresses traditional dress, this place is Caanstater Volksfest in the heart of South Street.\n\nMy friends and I pop in around 5pm today to a good crown and grab a booth. The bar is packed! My eye catches Warsteiner Pils on the draft board so I know my first beer right off. Yes. there are many on the menu, but I know what I like to get the engine rolling.\n\nHow fun that they have $3 German 'tapas' plates! From the lovely hot soft and crunch slightly sweet Laugenbrezel, to landjagers right from Rikers. The pickled egg with beets is very good, but for $3 there should be two eggs. The radi snack (Shaved, peeled radishes with salt) was unexpected and fun, and nicely sweet versus spicy hot .\n\nThe shinken platte came with traditional shinken (for those not in the know, it's essentially thin sliced canadian bacon), smoked gouda, some swiss cubes, cornichons, pickled onions, rye bread, and house made liverwurst. It could have used more bread, and the liverwurst was top notch. \n\nBeers were, of course, delicious. Served in the manufacturer's glassware (which is shaped to provide the optimal drinking experience) the fact they have made the effort to get the dozens and dozens of types of glassware in is excellent. The fact they had the Boot, was exceptional.\n\nThe German custom of drinking for a boot shaped drinking vessel supposedly started as a German army tradition during World War I. Soldiers would pass around a leather boot of \"bier\" prior to engaging the enemy. It was considered good luck to flick the beer boot before and after drinking from it. Americans soldiers were introduced to the custom of drink from a glass beer boot while stationed in Germany after World War II. There is a trick to drinking from a beer boot as to not get showered with beer if the toe of the boot is pointed in the wrong direction. Not hard you say? Look at the size of the boot baby - you're talking 1.5 liters of beer! \n\nAnd drink it in the same time your friend drink their .4 liter beers. \n\nOr - in my case, in seven minutes. Yep - after eating all that food, drinking a liter of pils and a liter of Kolsch, I asked for and was served a Hausbrau Boot. At that point my guests informed me that they had to leave in seven minutes or they would be late to work. As they were both bartenders, they knew how to work a crowd, stood up, and issued the challenge.\n\nThe bar went silent as people were A) shocked by these people standing up yelling that I was going to chug this boot of beer and B) how the hell did I get a boot of beer and where could they get one.\n\nSo I'll take credit for the first official Beer Boot Chug Challenge, of which, being this bar is on South Street, I am sure there will be many, many, many more. \n\nSo to the chanting of the crowd, I called upon my years of mad drinking skills and picked up the boot, chugging half of it right down as people cheered. I paused, thinking that this was a terrible way to drink such a fine beer, and to release a little pressure. Two young guys with liters of Octoberfest joined me for the finale. I raised the boot, tilted the toe down, and chugged the rest, rotating the toe slowly up as I finished the massive beer. \n\nCheers and applause went up as we paid the tab and I shook hands with my challengers, one of which finished shortly after I did. The younger of the two had to take a break half way through his beer and lost his momentum. Ahh, such is life.\n\nSo I see good things in the future of this place. Philly needs a good German restaurant and this place is on the right track. Add some gravlax and some steak tartare and you'll win my heart guys! As for the crowd, I think you'll always have the mix of young guys drinking the strongest crap they can order though older couples sipping a Pinot. \n\nBut really, On this 233rd anniversary of our country's independence, is there anything more fun than sitting with a few 21 year old muscle cupcakes, some goth chicks, 60 year old German visitors to the city, yuppies, preppies, dudes, chicks, JRZY girls, and seven dozen other types of folks all here to have a good time? I think not!",
"I was really looking forward to trying this place out. Unfortunately, I came away disappointed.\n\nMy wife and I went on Sunday the 5th of July around 7:00 PM. When we walked in the bar was full, we ordered two Warsteiner Pils and attempted to stand behind the seated customers at the bar, however there is not enough room to stand there and still allow the staff to pass by. We decided to get a table. The hostess sat us right away and the server followed on her heals. He gave us menu's and walked away...only to return one minute later, asking if we were ready to order. We said no and asked for a few minutes. Another minute later he was back again, we quickly picked two apps. Potato pancakes and the smoked fish plate. They came out quickly enough. The potato pancakes were very good except for the very center, which was not completely cooked. The smoked fish plate came with rye bread that was an hour from being stale, smoked salmon, which was pretty good if not expertly sliced. The other two fishes were a bit of a mystery to our server, he thought that it was cod but said that he was not sure (never a thought to go ask!) One was trout and the other was most likely sable or other similar white fish. While there was plenty of Salmon the others fish was served in tiny little itty bitty pieces that were dried out almost past the point of being able to identify as fish. They really should put some sort of \"lube\" on the plate, sour cream, creme fresh, something to help the dried out fish on dry bread go down! Beer turned out to be the only substitute readily available. The applesauce (w/ potato pancakes) was great! as were the pickled onions (w/ the smoked fish).\n\nAs soon as the apps arrived our waiter returned to take our entree orders. My wife said that she still needed a minute and that I knew what I wanted. The waiter turned to me and asked \"well what do you want?\" I ordered the Wiener Schnitzel with braised red cabbage and Spatzle. Feeling very rushed, my wife decided just to have a house salad.\n\nThe food arrived. My pork cutlet (Men's size 6 1/2) featured very bland breading and the scars of a long hard life spent in the fryer. I loved the braised red cabbage! The spatzel was decent to pretty good.\n\nMy wife's salad was very good except for the fact that most of the Romaine and spring mix had brown edges, it must have been prepped in the morning. Our waiter returned and seeing that my wife's beer was empty, offered another, she declined instead asking for a glass of water. He left without inquiring about the mounting pile of brown edged lettuce being assembled on an as yet to be cleared B&B plate. This would be his second longest departure of the meal. Five or six minutes latter he re-appears and notices that my wife has no bev glass in front of her asks if she would like a glass of water? He returned just as I was finishing my meal, my wife was already done. He cleared her plate and stood there while I finished my last few bites of the red cabbage. As I was chewing the last of my dinner my plate was whisked away, along with our request for the check, which he dropped promptly. My wife gave it a quick scan and put a credit card in the check holder with the edge protruding and placed it on the edge of our table. Just our luck that Speedy Gonzales decided that was the perfect moment to take a siesta. We do not see him for close to 15 minutes.\n\nI hope that the food issues are just teething pains but I'm not holding my breath. There is no excuse for such a poorly trained staff member. If you go and have a server with a name that rhymes with Knave, change tables!\n\nWe will wait a few weeks and give the place one more shot. As I said I was really looking forward to this place.",
"There is a new term in town and it's 'I've been Brauhaused.\" Being Brauhaused is the feeling you get after downing two liters of beer and eating copious amounts of sausage, it's akin to the Thanksgiving experience without getting sleepy. Happiness.\n\nThe location on South Street would not have been my first choice but I can ignore the kids long enough to escape inside. A fresh oasis, clean, bright, blonde woods and cool air, you can completely forget the grime and noise of South Street inside Brauhaus Schmitz.\n\nI cannot say that I've extensively explored the menu, since this was my first visit. However I stuck to the 'house specials' so that I could get a feeling of how Brauhaus wished to present itself.\n\nThis is the only place in town that serves beer by the Liter, inside the kind of mugs you see on TV from Oktoberfest. There are plenty of German brews for the officianoto but to be honest I'm here for the gimmick, the full on German experience. I can get fancy beer anywhere in the city, but I can only get a mug big enough to knock out a water bison at Brauhaus. Asking the bartender for his opinion he suggested the 'house beer', which was sufficiently tasty while remaining very light so that it did not weigh me down or overwhelm, as so many modern microbrews tend to do.\n\nIf you're looking for the type of people who enjoy proclaiming their German heritage and expounding upon their many trips to the Fatherland, you'll find no shortage of this type of patron. As annoying as these types of unwanted ambassadors are, they do have a few good suggestions on the food. I was introduced to small snacking sausages you can buy for a $1 a piece while you wait for you food or just to sip with your beer. It's not on the menu, but they are Yummy!\n\nThe first food ordered was the Gulaschsuppe, which is a beef stew with potatoes. When I asked for this I was immediately informed that there was fresh spatzel available to add to the stew, not being one to pass up an opportunity I dived right in. Now my only complaint I have here is that this stew is a $7 item on the menu however this order morphed into a $15 massive bowl of stew and spatzel, with EXTRA spatzel on the side in case there was not enough.\n\nI ate it all without complaint. The beef melts in the mouth, the broth was rich with mellow spice and beef juices, perfectly cooked potatoes, the spatzel was so wonderful I even ate the extra. I will order this again and again and again. Hearty and delicious, a full meal. Which made me regret ordering the 'house special' sausage, previously to ordering the stew.\n\nI was only able to eat a small amount of the meter long, Hausgemachte Nürnberger Bratwurst (something like two pounds of meat), but it was also very good. Very fine grinding so that there are no grisly bits (like most American sausage), lightly spiced, cooked to perfection. The house 'green mustard' was spicy and very appropriate to heighten the flavors inside the wurst.\n\nAs for sides the potato pancakes were fine, the potato dumpling was something I'll probably pass on in the future, the apple sauce was nothing special. If they spent more time on their side dishes the dinner would have been perfect.\n\nI give this place five stars because along with great food and beer, the wait staff are extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is calm and conducive to conversation and there is only one TV in the bar, so high up you get tired of watching it and return to the food, which deserves all of your attention.",
"This place has some growing\npains to deal with. \n\nI just went for dinner and I was not impressed at all. I love German food and regret the loss of Ludwigs, even though it wasn't the best, so I was super-excited to visit and get some good german food. All the reviews are stunning, so maybe the reviewers went for lunch, before the chef got tired.\n\nEvery step of our dinner took entirely too long including ordering drinks, getting drinks, ordering food, etc. It took our food an hour and a half to arrive from the kitchen. The server said that the kitchen has been running out of stuff since they opened, but he could at least gotten us drunk so we wouldn't notice. When the food did arrive, it was ok; definitely overpriced. If I hadn't waited so long, or if I had more beers, I wouldn't have minded paying $18 for cookbook schnitzel. Also, fix the nasty dripping in the bathroom. \n\nI'll give this place one more chance and visit for Oktoberfest, if they are still around.",
"EPIC FAIL in every sense of EPIC FAILEDNESS could ever mean.\n\nLet's count the ways:\n\n* mismarked menu (why not fix it if not with a pen?)\n* slow service (1.5 hours for food)\n* wrong order\n* expensive\n* unapologetic management\n\nJust a really terrible experience on a whole new level of terrible experiences. Like if the Gallery Kmart decided to serve food bad. Like if Septa decided to serve food bad. Like if Comcast decided to serve food bad. It was that bad!",
"This is a great place to grab a beer for a reasonable price. \nMaybe not so great for food.\n\nIt's only been two weeks, so I am giving a medium/low rating with the expectation that Schmitz will work through some of the kinks. I really want to like this place.\n\nIt was a Sunday evening and we were a group of eight. We secured a table quickly and there were other doubles available. \n\nWe got our food relatively quickly compared to some of the other reviews. \n\nDavid our server was very sweetly apologetic and trying a bit too hard: Can I bring you bread? (forgot to bring it) Food is coming soon. More beer? So sorry we had snafus in the kitchen. We are out of (fill in the blank)....\n\nFor some reason, we had split the table in two camps: The sausage side and the goulash side. We had one order of the pork cutlet. Everything was okay. Not fabulous. Goulash was warm, not hot. The sausage people seemed happy enough. Maybe it is better to keep it simple and not order anything complicated?\n\nThis place is still sparkling clean and I hope that it will not grunge down on South Street. \n\nMy friends and I waxed poetical about our trips to Germany during our dinner- this place really does evoke a beer hall feel with giant mugs and girls in those cute Heidi outfits.",
"We were very excited to go here being that we are big beer people. The place looks amazing and our waitress was super sweet asking if I wanted to taste any of the beers if I was unsure. She said tasting was part of their 'motto' to educate people on beer which i thought was great. UNTIL i watched the bartender literally slam his fist down on the bar in disgust that i wanted to taste one of the beers actually screaming 'its a wheat beer!'. Not a real good start. Everyone should get on the same page here.....and they should fire the afternoon bartender.",
"Tough to expect a brand new place to be performing at high levels 2 weeks after opening, so the slow service was to be somewhat expected.\n\nThe decor / ambiance of the place was just OK. The waitresses had on great looking traditional German clothes which was cool but the overall setup didn't remind me of the Hofbräuhaus like I was hoping. They had some German music playing but then switched to a Nora Jones song which was way out of place. We want oom-pah music!\n\nThe beer list was EXCELLENT. I had a great Dunkelweiss and another tasty Weissbier. Great list of imports but I was disappointed to see Bud and a few local beers on the menu - stay true to your roots!\n\nAppetizer was the hot soft pretzel (wasn't on the menu, we asked for it) covered in really tasty spice mustard.\n\nFor dinner, my friend and I shared the 1 meter long Hausgemachte Nürnberger Bratwurst. I was a massive amount of sausage and we barely ate half, but it made for a good lunch the next day. For almost $30 between the two of us, it was pricey but a fun experience to see a meter of meat delivered to your table.\n\nThe dinner highlights for me were the Kartoffelsalat (German potato salad) which had the perfect vinegar base, not covered in mayo like it's American equivalent. The Spätzle (housemade egg dumplings) was also very good.\n\nOverall, this place needs to grow a little but I think it has high hopes. Visit during Oktoberfest and they should have found their stride. Be prepared to overpay for food and wait a little but it's worth a visit just for the beer list, pretzels and potato salad."
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"Heard that PokeChan opened up and decided to go visit today. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I appreciated that they had pre-made bowls, and even a menu of cooked items. I'm pretty indecisive, so I opted for the \"make your own\" option. The great thing about making your own is that there are a lot of add-ons that you can load into your bowl that don't cost extra! There are a few things that cost extra, like avocado and seaweed salad, but most options are unlimited!\nI'm very happy that the poke scene is growing in New Orleans!",
"This new poke place is delish! The food is great, the setting is beautiful, the prices are reasonable, and the portions are definitely worth your money. I love the decorations and the atmosphere; it's very calm and comfortable. The thai tea is a must, and I'm looking forward to coming back again!",
"Soooo good.\nSuper comfortable setting with in house poke creations. They also shell out great kitchen items. \nWe ordered their Spicy Thai Poke a rice bowl as well as a sushi burrito. Crushed it all. Will be back with the boys.",
"Great concept. Food and service were excellent. Really comfortable environment. I got the pork belly it was amazing, super tender and had great flavor. I will be back to check out the fish next time.",
"I am very impressed with this restaurant and have already been there 3 times since they opened. The atmosphere is so inviting and the staff is very friendly. Very impressed with the pre-made menu options with cooked and raw options. You also have the option to create your own poke bowl with many fresh ingredients to choose from. My favorite is the Honey Garlic bowl! It is a must try!",
"4.25/5 yoooo solid\n\nso while the competition seems to be focusing on expansion, here's a minority-womxn owned shop focusing on quality! and it shows (it tastes?).\n\nfirst, i recommend making a bowl. the signatures all sound tasty, but i think there's a satisfaction that comes from getting a precise order you create. if you have a friend who \"doesn't do raw\", then don't fret there are also cooked options! i was able to get mine with fun things like lotus and various pickled things, and making your own bowl also allows you to mix things up (like two different protein types, both white and brown rice, etc.). i ordered the regular and it was a sufficient portion, laid out in a large bowl so you can clearly see all the yummy components, especially your chunks of fish.\n\nthe space is also very lovely, i can imagine it feeling still comfortable even if every seat was occupied. well styled, and you feel like you're eating at a friend's place (if they were poke masters). they mentioned hoping to expand to their back patio soon, so that's pretty exciting!\n\ni know it isn't the cheapest, but considering what you'd spend on sushi elsewhere in the city, i think this is priced competitively and gets you better relative value.",
"I haven't had that much poke in order to compare, but I really did enjoy the poke here! The restaurant is kind of small and quaint with a rustic, homey feel. The location is a little hard to spot-out immediately. I actually circled the block a good three times before finding it lol. I decided to build my own bowl because, well, I'm a picky eater. I ordered the regular size (pictured) and it was pretty big! Definitely the biggest 'regular' I've ever seen at a poke place, but I am not complaining! Everything tasted really good; however, I kind of wish they would've added just a smidgen more sauce. The service was very kind and attentive. I had their Thai tea as well and it was yummy! They offer free water cups and they even had fancy lime water haha. So glad New Orleans finally has a good Poke place! Can't wait to come back and enjoy more poke!",
"Really good quality food. They have a great selection of raw and cook items on their menu. The ingredients are fresh and healthy. Their Thai tea and milk tea were perfect. The staff is friendly and attentive, and the vibe of the restaurant was clean and inviting. Definitely coming back!",
"You could easily walk by this residential-looking restaurant save for one smallish banner announcing its presence. The interior is quite a lovely renovation of what looks to be a classic southern house. It's a very nice place to eat for fast casual.\n\nThe build your own bowl with Hawaiian ingredients is ascendant right now on the American food scene, and this might be the best such bowl I've had. Their process is a tad different than most of these fast casual assembly line places; you either order one of the standards or fill out a menu full of checkboxes to customize (I always customize these things). Also, they have a burrito option and something with wonton chips if you don't want the rice bowl. It took a bit of time to make, but it came out warm, appealing, and utterly delicious.\n\nThe downside for me were that toppings weren't unlimited; I realized this only after filling in my order form. And on top of being fairly pricey for fast casual, there were a lot of premium toppings with upcharges. What would definitely increase my level of satisfaction is if they were a bit more generous for those of us ordering vegetarian; some fast casual places throw in freebies on top of tofu in their veggie bowls because tofu is cheap. Also, I wish they'd label their menu for dietary needs/allergies, and get their website running (online ordering would be great).\n\nHaving said that, I was very happy with what I ended up with. A colorful and nutritionally diverse bowl with not just the rice/greens and tofu, but mango, macadamia nuts, wasabi peas, fried lotus chips, and a half dozen other things. Their Thai spice marinade was fantastic; they had many options but it would take an exertion of will for me to try them instead of ordering that one again. So while I could see them doing some things to make me happier, I couldn't give them any worse of a review than this.",
"I am a vegan and it's really nice the wide variety of vegetables there are here! So I wanted to see what they would recommend and I went with their shroom bowl which came with brown rice, season sprouts, mushrooms, tofu, green onion, and pickled daikon, and more! They even gave me some of their vegan sauces to try for free! The flavor of the bowl wasn't anything special, but with the sauce, especially that miso ginger, it was amazing! The staff was very friendly, they took time to show me all my vegan options and they really cared. Beautiful place, very clean, nice art on the walls. Definitely worth a try!"
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"Best sushi in Indianapolis. Always fresh and prepared to perfection. Hot sake and some Texas Rolls can't be beat.",
"Having struggled to find an authentic Japanese restaurant anywhere in Indianapolis, Sakura is by far the most authentic Japanese restaurant in town. \n\nFood was delicious and relatively inexpensive compared to other sushi restaurants nearby. I'll definitely be going again! Great little place for Sushi!",
"The sushi here is amazing. Great mackeral, wonderful tuna with savory bits on top, and the shrimp tempura rolls are fantastic. My husband always gets the teryaki pork, which he says is great. Service is a bit slow, but well worth it, and besides, it gives you more time to linger over your Ichiban beer and miso soup.",
"Excellent Sushi, comparable with what I've had in SF. The decor is really cool with a great overall feel.\n\nThe only reason that I don't give it 5 stars is the wait, good places are busy.",
"I've been comparing all of Indy's sushi restaurants to my favorite, Naked Tchopstix in Broad Ripple (see my review) for many years now. This is the first one that has surpassed it on several levels.\n\nSakura's sushi is fresh. VERY fresh. Much more fresh than any of the other sushi restaurants I've been to, both in Indiana and outside the state. The miso soup is the best I've had.\n\nIt is also VERY reasonably priced. My (ex) husband and I got saki, wine, miso soup, edamame and a spread of sushi for $50, whereas the same meal at Naked Tchopstix would have been at least $70.\n\nThe restaurant and the kitchen (we peeked) are also clean. Big thumbs up for that.\n\nThe waitresses - actually, the entire staff - are efficient and friendly. I don't know what it is about the places I frequent, but oftentimes the staff is rude or dismissive. Not the case here at all! \n\nThe bad news:\n\nThe ambiance in Sakura leaves a little to be desired. It's a little cramped, a lot wooden and everything just looks like it's in need of an update. The autographs that line the walls are fun to check out, though.\n\nThere isn't a huge selection of creative rolls, which is one of my favorite things about NT. The ones Sakura has are very good, but not very innovative. Very small gripe. We'll definitely be back!",
"The decor and ambiance is lacking but the fresh inexpensive Japanese fare will have you coming back for more! Last time I was there we had the most unpleasant, disorganized, and slow server ever!! Here is to hoping I will never have her serve me again because everything else was delightful!!",
"Very good. Especially the FLORIDA ROLL that tops the sushi with a little something extra that makes you go WOW. We sat at the sushi bar because it was easier to get a seat there since it's pretty crowded with a big crowd near the door. Everything was very good actually. Check out my pictures to see the delicious sushi platter we ordered. I would definitely go there again, probably the best sushi I've ever had.",
"One of the best, if not the best Sushi spots in the city, Sakura has great food and a cool, yet simple atmosphere. \n\nI've not fully explored the extent of the menu, but if you like sushi, this is a must stop on your dining tour. Great lunch specials (I love the teriyaki salmon) and perfect for dinner, whether dining in or carrying out. \n\nOne can look around the room and see that many agree, as the restaurant is lined with signed 'thank yous' from various celebrities who have dined there. \n\nKnown for its freshness and consistency, Sakura ranks towards the top for Japanese dining in the area. Be sure to check it out, even if you're new to sushi.",
"I have been a patron of Sakura since the late 80's, when I used to drive up with friends from Bloomington for dinner. Back then, B'town only had one restaurant that served sushi, can you even imagine?? Hard to believe, but the little restaurant is still in the same place it was all those years ago.\n\nAnyway, I agree with all the comments provided here, especially Athena's note about her server. We always seem to get that kind of \"indifferent\" service. I suppose that this little joint is just so busy and well-known that they don't have to worry about bending over backwards on the service. It's not bad, just not the best - that said, I would never stop going here simply because the sushi is the best.\n\nOne roll that I didn't see mentioned is the Arizona roll - a must - nice and spicy...mmmm! I also like the sukiyaki here in colder months - Japanese comfort food :-) \n\nTo start our meal, we usually have the fried tofu and seaweed salad - the seaweed salad here is awesome!\n\nGreen tea ice cream makes a nice finish if you still have room.",
"I'm not sure what is the deal with the lack of yelp reviews on indy restaurants, but it seems that citysearch is a little more helpful. Anyway, I'm a huge sushi aficionado, have eaten at almost every sushi restaurant in chicago multiple times, basically I know the difference between really good sushi and really bad sushi as I've had much of both and in between. I believe this place is simply ok. I didn't find anything special about it at all. The prices are decent, the sake list is good (i recommend the $13 bottle of karatamba), the beer list is good, the soft shell crab appetizer is good, but the maki were simply average. I got the Mix-Florida roll, the Holiday roll, the Gabe roll, and one other that I can't recall. 3 of them tasted the same. If this is the best Indy has to offer, then I'm sad.... both for all of you that are deluded in believing this is \"great sushi\" and also for me, that I'll have to drive 2.5 hrs to eat some."
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"Love this place! Great quality sushi! I had the Sakura Roll, Crunch Roll and the Rock in Roll. All rolls were excellent. Also the \"Small Plates\" are perfect for young children. The only draw back are that the prices are a little more than other sushi places in the area. Although you do get what you pay for with high quality fresh sushi.",
"Habachi menu and the shrimp sauce is awesome. Definetely will come back!!",
"awesome atmosphere great food i had the rock and roll (tampura shrimp), cali roll, and the cold roll(wrapped in cucumber had salmon and crab in side) ill definitely be ordering that one again my husband had the chefs special fried rice has shrimp chicken and beef in it that was really good too. service was great and fast no complaints on my end i will definitely be returning.",
"The rolls are very good, the portions plentiful, the prices are quite reasonable. Only quibble is the use of surimi in more of the rolls I would like to try, but I don't like surimi.\n\nService is very good, the full meals are excellent, the salad and soup also quite good. \n\nRecommended for New Tampa folks tired of the chain restaurants.",
"The Sushi Cafe is awesome. The sushi is fresh, the portions are generous, and there are a wide range of interesting rolls to choose from. We haven't had a roll we didn't like, but our favorites are the sakura, Hawaii and, for tempura rolls, the diablo. They also serve excellent hibachi (not cooked at the tables), so it's a great place for a sushiholic like me to bring the non-sushi-eating family. Plus, the ambience is calming and the staff are super friendly. The Sushi Cafe quickly became our favorite sushi restaurant from our first visit.",
"We've eaten here four times already and we have never been disappointed with the freshness and quality of the food. Service is quick and pleasant, and you don't have to pay over $10 a roll for good sushi! Definitely reasonably priced.",
"This place is GREAT. It looks very classy inside and the food is really delish. The service was excellent and our server kept checking back with us a lot to make sure we were happy. This just shows you that they take pride in what they do and the rolls are a great size for what you pay. I love this place.",
"If it wasn't for a recommendation from an associate of mine at work I would have never thought to come here. Sushi Cafe is in a strip mall next to a mattress company and Panera Bread, but this place is the real deal. I had a delicious meal of steamed dumplings, four pieces of sushi, a roll that was arranged like a flower (aww), and everything was perfectly delicious. Service was fast and efficient and before I left a woman (the owner I believe) came over to ask how I found out about this place and what I thought about the meal. What did I think? Reasonable prices, fresh fish, artful arrangements of the rolls, and they offer brown rice...what is there to complain about? I'll definitely be back the next time I'm working in Tampa.",
"One of the best sushi places in the area!!! Very unique selection of rolls, always fresh ,really big portions, taste excellent!!! Small plates are wonderful for kids, and good selections too. Service is very good. The prices are a little more, but you definitely get your money's worth",
"We stopped here to eat because we wanted some Japanese food and I remember driving by it a few times. I thought it was going to be one of those fast food Japanese places that wasn't super good and probably going to make me sick. Little did I know, it wasn't that at all.\n\nWe went during lunch. I had a hibatchi chicken, which came with tons of delicious veggies and noodles. My boyfriend had the sushi lunch and really enjoyed it. Both came with a soup and salad. \n\nThis place is excellent if you are craving Japanese and don't want to pay a super expensive amount for it (think about teppanyaki places!)"
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"Obviously the main attraction here is seafood, and they do it well. The Bermuda fish chowder, seasoned with dark rum and pepper sauce, is the perfect way to start your meal. I also recommend the grouper prepared with white wine, lemon, and capers and the sauteed shrimp and scallops, served on a bed of capellini and smothered with a cream sauce flavored with red bell and banana peppers. Entrees are served with a salad, vegetable, and mashed potatoes or rice.\n\nI've had better key lime pie elsewhere, but the banana caramel cheesecake was sinfully delicious.\n\nWe ordered a bottle of Beringer white zinfandel; at $18, it cost about three times what you pay in the store, but it was the most reasonably priced selection on an extensive list of high end wines.\n\nOne drawback is the proximity of the tables to one another. The couple seated next to us were enaged in a heated argument during most of their meal, and even though they weren't being overly loud we could hear every word because we were so close to them.\n\nDinner for two, with tax and a generous tip acknowledging the very attentive service, was $100.",
"They have a decent wine list with a nice but not extensive range of good wines at very very reasonable prices. Cakebread chardonnay at $60 is about $30 less than at most restaurants. We decided to try an unfamiliar Albariño. It was sweeter than any Albariño I've ever had before, but I have to admit the waiter did warn us. It was still pretty good, not overwhelmingly sweet or anything like that.\n\nWe started with two appetizers - a goat cheese spring roll & lobster \"escargot style\". Neither goat cheese nor lobster are favorites of mine, but both were pretty tasty. It is rather a lot of cheese, but at least it was a relatively mild goat cheese. The lobster appetizer is exactly what it sounds like right down to the dish it's served in.\n\nMost of the fish dishes on the menu involve sauces. I'm not generally a fan of most sauces on fish so, despite being in a seafood restaurant, I was drawn to the bison tenderloin. I was pretty hesitant though, because most experiences I've had with bison involved a lot of chewing. When the waiter promised it would be tender & delicious I went for it. Damn. It was absolutely fantastic. So tender I could cut it with a fork. And full of flavor despite being such a lean cut of meat. The cherry pepper & sour cream mashed potatoes that came with it were equally delicious -- the peppers added a nice kick.\n\nThe service was good, the food was delicious and the prices were reasonable. Two appetizers, two entrees & a mid-range bottle of wine and we were out of there for just under $100 before the tip.",
"A restaurant I frequent. Great food and service! Family always enjoys it.",
"I have eaten here many times over the years, though this is my first review. In the past, I would have given the restaurant 4 stars, but this time it was disappointing, and for this meal I cannot give it more than 2 stars (although if there were half stars, I would bump it to 2 and a half). But I do want to reiterate, Mystic Fish has been excellent in the past, and perhaps this was an off night (which should never be an excuse for a top-drawer restaurant). \n\nAs for this visit, the meal as a whole was flavorless. I have had the steak tartar several times, and it has always been very good, tasty, and of high quality. Not this time - flavorless. The capers must have been sitting out or rinsed off because they added no flavor whatsoever, and the meat lacked any noticeable seasoning. Had I gone to the grocery store, bought 3 ounces of meat, unwrapped it, and bitten into it, it would have tasted about the same: raw, unseasoned meat. \n\nThe seabass tasted like it had been poorly frozen or poorly defrosted. I think they generally use fresh fish here, but this time it did not seem like it. The texture was grainy with none of the silkiness that good seabass should have, and bland all the way. The vegetables were similarly flavorless. And the mashed potatoes, which were supposed to be a yellow pepper mashed potato, was creamy but lacked any pizzazz. \n\nMy friend had the lobster tail. It was undercooked and, yup, flavorless. When the waiter asked about the meal, my friend told him that the lobster tail was not very good, and the waiter said he would let the chef know. The manager (who I think is also an owner) came by and was told the same thing. He didn't seem upset or disappointed by the comment, just seemed to take it sort of blandly. That spoke volumes to me, because the in the past he has been very professional and engaged. \n\nAnyway, both my friend and I felt that somebody in the kitchen was clueless as to seasoning. I hate to write a bad review for Mystic Fish because it has been a longtime favorite. This time, it was woefully short of the mark and a huge disappointment.",
"Fantastic restaurant! Everything tastes fresh. The decor is nice, and the menu is not as pricy as other similar places. The appetizer menu is amazing. Two pages of really interesting dishes... almost wanted to get a bunch of them. Had the fried green tomatoes with grapdefruit remoulade topped with lobster. Absolutely amazing. The Chilean sea bass was a special, and it was an amazing piece! Came with mashed potatoes with prosciutto bits and parm cheese, veggies, and a salad for only $17.95! Grouper was great too... an really interesting way to cook it. Good dessert menu and drink selection. I'll be back!",
"One of my favorite stops when in the Tampa/Clearwater area. I am amazed and somewhat sad to see it has a 2-star review. As the author calls themselves \"a frequent diner\" I am further perplexed to see that they only review they felt worthy of posting was the worst experience they had at the joint.... But whatevs - people be dum.\n\nThey have a \"mildly seasonal\" menu in that they do have some staples, but they also respond to what the market can support (case in point - at present, all grouper fishing is basically suspended). They have a stone crab season, and I've tried them both hot and cold, but fail to see why people go so nuts over them.\n\nIt's not always on the menu, but when in season I HIGHLY recommend the grouper sammich - seems somewhat contradictory to come to a place known for their flare in preparation and presentation, but you can't overlook the awesomeness of \"simple done right\".\n\nAnother favorite is the grilled pear / Gorgonzola salad. I can't recall what ever prompted me to try it, but it is EXCELLENT and a fine starter to any meal.\nhttp://flook.it/community/Johnny-Longtorso/358105\n\nOther menu highlights are the varied mashed potatoes they serve (my favorite being the banana pepper and asiago) and their ability to cook both scallops and calamari the way they should be cooked.....\n\nThey have special events like wine tastings and at present - \"Lobster Mondays\"!\n\nI've posted a photo of one meal on my Flook account:\nhttp://flook.it/community/Johnny-Longtorso/358191\n\nThis place is a tad dressy - you can come in shorts and a T-shirt, but you'll stand out a bit (not that I've ever cared, mind you) - but any closer to \"beach attire\" is pushing it - put on some shoes, people! \n\nThe staff are attentive, but can be a tad stiff at first given the typical clientele (i.e. much more \"dress up\" than Don is). The place can get packed - but these people operate like a well-oiled machine. If you are bothered by \"kitchen bustle\" I suggest avoiding the 2 tables near the back of the restaurant - it can get a but annoying to see that much of the staff doing what they need to do.\n\n\nWhen I come to Tampa I eat at least one meal here - that's a testament given the number of AWESOME seafood dining options there are in this town.....\n\nIf it's a weekend or peak dining hours I strongly suggest a phone call to get a seat - or you may end up not getting in.\n\nMore pics of the noms:\nhttp://flook.it/community/Johnny-Longtorso/358190",
"We are snowbirds and I travel a lot as an airline pilot. This is the finest restaurant in the area and I wish we had found it sooner. Exceptional service; attentive but unobtrusive. (no name writing on a paper table cloth). Great value on happy hour wine-2.50/glass. Snapper and sea bass were phenomenal and piping hot. Salad, bread, starch and fresh vegetables are all included. Nice size portions and desserts are all 2.50 and human size. We will definitely be back.",
"There were 15 of us who at at Mystic Fish last night. They seem to change their menu regularly... Our waiter did a good job in handling us coming in at different moments and separating checks for the group. I had the \"Hogfish\" which is supposed to be a snapper. It was awesome. Crusted in bread crumbs and a buerre blanc sauce, it was a hit with several of us who ordered it. I'm kinda on a diet so I asked for a double veg serving instead of potato and got some sort of a stringed squash which was quite good. They have a nice wine list and good desserts. A few of the group remarked that the Chilean Sea Bass was good too. I would go again.",
"Mystic Fish was recommended by my co-worker in Oldsmar. It's an upscale fish/steak restaurant that seems a bit out of place in a strip mall. But this is north Tampa after all and it seems everything is in a strip mall. That being said, this is a place to go if you want great food and good service. \n\nThe menu selections were varied and they had specials that were \"of the day\" so to speak (fresh catch!). You can't top the Florida seafood, I will say that! I started with the crab cocktail which was superb and then had the fresh catch which was delicious. My mashed potatoes came out cold but they replaced them immediately with piping hot ones.\n\nAll of my fellow diners were enjoying their food. The paella was raved about as was the steak. Drinks were good but they had a very small and not great wine menu (although the food made up for it!).\n\nWish the bar area was a bit bigger but this is a pretty small place. Decor needs a bit of updating too. Really, the food is the star here.",
"Read the reviews, sounded very good. Then I received a gift certificate to Mystic Fish so I had to go. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant, the staff and the food. The decor is upscale but not overdone. The staff is welcoming and professional. But the real draw is the food and the reasonable prices. I had a grilled Mahi dinner the was perfectly cooked and would have cost twice as much at Roy's. The Grilled Apple & Gorgonzola Salad should not be missed.\n\nSince I still have credit on my gift certificate I'm looking forward to going back. And as soon as my wife finds out she will make the reservation!\n\nBTW, there is a bonus find next door: The Surf & Turf Mkt."
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"There's a new hangout in Chinatown, and the eye candy is smoking hot!! I was invited to a soft opening of this new club / restaurant/ Karaoke club in Chinatown. TANGO is a stylish new spot that hasn't opened yet and I was invited by some friends to check the spot out. First there is a extremely well dressed doorman to greet you when you enter TANGO, upon entering the place, its very modern and fresh. The building is very long and narrow, it must run about 200 feet deep. It start with a long red acrylic bar, there are some tables and booths, followed by a huge, open kitchen. \n We sat at the bar and a beautiful friendly young lady named Tikki greeted us and she was so sweet and her outfit conjured up all the Mystikal secrets of Asian women. Assisting her at the bar was Jose and the two of them try their hardest to please everyone and they succeeded with style. I ordered a bottle of orchid Apple cider and some Thai crispy chicken wings with a dipping sauce. They were very fresh and delicious and the crunch was intense.\n I went upstairs to check out the club portion of the restaurant and Wow! Upstairs there was a huge bar with 3 bartenders, 6 karaoke rooms complete with a hostess and bottle service. I counted 37 huge flat screen TVs with a huge projection screen that doubled as a huge window overlooking Arch Street. All the karaoke equipment was state of art and everyone seem to be having such a great time. TANGO Is a great addition to the bar scene in Chinatown and now you can go bar hopping all night long but I think you will spend most of the time here at TANGO.",
"Had a great time here at the soft opening night! This is the new sweet lounge bar to hit with friends in Philly. If you love Ramen, Karaoke, drinks and are looking for a new modern and stylist bar, come to TANGO~!\n\nOn the first floor, there's a bar and seating available to grab a bit to eat. On the menu, there are lots of great drinks and food to choose from. We grabbed a booth and tried the Sweet Thai Chicken Wings, Salt Baked Wings, Veg Tempera, Pork Belly Ramen noodles, Pork Katsu, Teriyaki Steak and Fried Squid Rings. Our favorite was the Sweet Thai Chicken Wings, it was flavorful, crunchy and perfect to go with any drink! Everything was very fresh and kicking with flavor and the steak was juicy and filling. \n\nWe also visited the bar upstairs, the bar was already so packed by 10 pm so we grabbed a room and had more DELICIOUS DRINKS! The service was great, the TV was big with the latest hits on the KARAOKE machine! We spent hours here and left the night feeling sexy, satisfied and happy. We love TANGO!",
"I was invited to sample some of Tango's specialty cocktails the week before the soft opening. I enjoyed my time at Tango so much I decided to return for the soft opening, and am happy to say I was not disappointed. \n\nI sat in the upstairs karaoke area both days. There are huge TV screens everywhere - last night two were showing ESPN and the rest were dedicated to karaoke. The karaoke screen is also projected on one floor-to-ceiling window, to lure in curious passersby no doubt!\n\nSongs were free all night so after some liquid courage from Victor, the awesome bartender, it was time to sing. I belted out my favorite Ace of Base ditty and got some help from the night's emcee, Nate. (He's a great singer by the way; if you're shy about singing alone I'm sure he'd be happy to sing along!)\n\nMy favorite drink from the sampling was the Hello Kitty, but if tangy \"girl\" drinks aren't your thing, there's also a tasty Jameson Mojito or the equally dangerous Pineapple Express (you thought your 151 days were behind you - HA). \n\nFood-wise, I can only speak to the gyoza; my wallet cringed when I saw that it was $6 for six pieces, but I felt a little better after I received the order. The gyoza at Tango are not the typical light dumpling I'm used to (I don't think gyoza wrappers were used, I has a sad) but they were filling. \n\nMy recommendation would be to try one of Tango's many noodle offerings, have a couple of drinks, and end the night singing Rihanna's \"Birthday Cake\" and imbibing the deliciously sweet It's Not Even My Birthday martini.",
"I was excited to try out Tango after seeing it just open, so I went there for drinks with some friends from out of town.\nUnfortunately, the bartender had no idea what she was doing (sidecar? What's that?). My G&T was pure club soda (not even tonic), and my fiancee's vodka cran tasted like water with a little cran mixed in for color. We didn't even finish our drinks before leaving to go down the street to another place.\nThe decor was cool but I won't return.",
"Tango is a new Karaoke/bar/late night munchies spot. For those who wants to witness an American Idol like performance live, or want to enjoy a nice warm welcoming bowl of noodle soup, or just hang out with some buddies, should stop right in. Interior is designed to perfection. Downside to the nice design is that Tango is very Narrow. Since the opening, I've already been there twice, and both experiences were spectacular. Staff is very welcoming and friendly. I say give it a try.",
"Attended Tango's grand opening and it was just okay, not impressed. \n\nFirst off, I like the big projected screen display in the front--- reminds me of displays in New York City. I like their idea and vision, consider the success of Teado. Tango definitely gives competition to places like Yakitori Boy. However, the space is small, especially upstairs in the karaoke lounge where you cannot walk when crowded. Secondly, the food was just okay and not cheap. They definitely need more variety. What bothers me is that you can only eat downstairs. I would prefer small appetizers at least for the upstairs lounge. Thirdly, I don't dig the one stall bathroom. I guess they're trying to conserve space, but still- It is a hassle and gets crowded when a bunch of people are lined up along a very small hallway. Not to mention the weirdly but interesting placement of a water fountain like sink in the hallway? (For a quick hand wash perhaps).\n\nSince Tango is fairly new- I will have to wait to see and give another review after checking out more food on their menu and hanging out there more often. Also I have to try their karaoke room. For a long time I've been hosting events at Yaki. That's about to change when I discovered the spacious rooms at Fuji Mountain on 20th & Chestnut. Plenty of seats on lovely, comfy red couches! (Check out my review there).",
"New, hottest karaoke lounge in Chinatown/CC area! The setup of the place is quite nice. On the outside, you can see the big light up LED display of their name and the upstairs floor to ceiling window allows a peek into what the karaoke lounge is like, along with the double-sided projector screen playing real music videos (and not the crappy karaoke versions). The hostess and security greet you as soon as you walk in through the door. Getting on the guestlist prior to arrival is recommended, and there is indeed a dress code (basically sleek not sloppy). If you're just opting for a quick meal, you are more than welcome to sit downstairs in the restaurant area/noodle bar. There is also a small bar downstairs for those who choose not to participate in the clamoring karaoke lounge.",
"This Place is amazing!!!!!! I love how modern this place is and the way they have everything setup. The sign is definitely cool esp. at night. The big screen projection on the out side glass is very cool. \n\nThe bartenders were amazing and cool. I don't know what the bad reviews are about. \n\nAfter a Night of drinking and singing upstairs we got the boot at 2 but we went downs stairs and grabbed some grub. \n\nI dont know what that other girl was talking about the Pho was pretty good. The Pho definitely hit the spot at 2AM!\n\nDan",
"I live on the block and have watched the construction of this place for months, and finally made it! I was excited to see a new spot open up to complete with Yakitori Boy, one of my faves. \n\nWent in with the gf for dinner on a Saturday night. The interior design is very cool, and I like the large sliding door in the front. Decor is good, very fresh, both up and downstairs. \n\nService: Our waitress didn't seem to know what was on draft at the bar, and not amazing, but one of the other guys stepped up and helped out much better.\n\nDrinks: Cold beers, nothing special. I ordered a mojito ($12 - not sure why it was so expensive?) and it definitely wasn't anything to write home about. A bit weak if you ask me...\n\nFood: Crab rangoons - very tasty and loved the dipping sauce. Beef Yakisoba - the beef was very tough but the noodles and mushroms were tasty. Chicken Katsu Don - chicken cooked and breaded perfectly, but not enough sauce to cover the the chicken fully or even get a decent amount on the rice. \n\nThe verdict - I'll be back, since it's right across the street, and we didn't get any karaoke time in. Nothing to write home about, but a decent spot for a quick meal and a drink in Chinatown. You'll probably get better food somewhere else in Chinatown, but the decor looks great in this one, and I think that's what you're paying for at Tango.",
"Pros:\n\n-Cool space and lighting with mirrored music video projection on the walls.\n-A good atmosphere - not too many crazies, and overall people picking pretty good karaoke songs!\n-I tried something called a K-Bomb (a shot of fireball dropped into hard cider). Truly life-changing!\n\nCons!!!\n\n-What's the deal, Tango? Apparently you did not like my Will Smith song choice and decided to turn down my microphone and the song!? Then someone chooses Jason Mraz and it's blasting throughout the entire bar! I was excited to share my mean rap skillz with the world, but it seems like only a few songs are accepted here. I paid the same amount for my song as Jason Mraz requestor did, so it's only fair that everyone gets a chance to enjoy their moment, in my opinion."
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"Yumsss I love this place! We went here for lunch. There were 9 of us. We ordered some soup noodles, crispy crunchy noodles. I totally forgot what we got but it was very delicious. Not what we had expected. The staff was very friendly and came by and chatted with my mom. These salty fish fried rice was extremely yummy. Alot of salty fish in there as oppose to wee bits. It had just the right amount! Our lunch was so yummy we decided to come back for dinner. I have to admit lunch was much better but still this place should not be passed up!\n\nLocated about half way from downtown, etal...Harrahs, Silver Legacy and Peppermill.",
"Oftentimes, when I go visit another area with my mom, she still needs to find some Chinese Food. \n\nSo this is a little off the beaten path but I had driven on this road a few times and was planning to take my mom off the beaten path, or at least what she is used to in Downtown Reno. She usually stays in the main strip so when we drove toward the \"other\" side of Reno, we passed this Chinese restaurant and decided to try it. It is actually still on the Main Road of Virginia Street but to my mom, it is still considered off the beaten path. \n\nIt actually was really good and we've been back a few times since our initial visit. Probably one of the more \"Authentic\" Chinese meals you could find in Reno.....",
"PROS:\n\n~Convenient to downtown.\n~Cheap.\n~Tasty food.\n~Servers actually smile at this place.\n\nCONS:\n\n~Parking lot is not big enough.\n~The interior is in desperate need of a make over.\n~The restaurant is not very clean. Carpet is sometimes sticky. Ceilings tiles have stain marks. The place smells like MSG!",
"I do agree that the food here is authentic. I could tell from the food that my parents and I ordered. The House Special Chow Mein was pretty good. The Yang Chow Fried Rice was also good too. Unfortunately, the duck that we ordered was not so great. It was definitely a miss as in hit or miss. Less than average portions. Was not worth the almost $9 for that entree.\n\nService was pretty good. Not an advantage as soon as the staff noticed us speaking Chinese. They serve everyone else the same.\n\nIt is a very good place to go for Chinese food, especially if you fear that the Chinese food places inside the hotel & casinos are too expensive. By the way, the nearby ones (i.e. Silver Legacy, Eldorado) are not amazingly expensive.",
"We have eaten here for years. The food is always good and sometimes great. The service is usually good and sometimes not.",
"So having two uncles who NEED to have Chinese food when we travel... we've eaten here consistently over the years. The noodles have always been good, and the food had always been decent. Unfortunately this time we had soup noodles that were bland. Mushu pork that was great! Green beans that were overly salty. Salt and pepper pork that was lacking in salt. It felt like there were two chefs in there. One that was liberally salting everything, and the other was mistaking MSG for salt.",
"Brutal. We were looking for some basic Chinese food. The appetizers were fried in oil that left a terrible after taste. The basic main entrees were marginal. Only the Chow Mein was decent. The ingredients did not look or taste fresh. There is a liberal dose of MSG to brighten the flavors. \n\nThe interior is quite run down. This is definitely on the low end spectrum. Wine is served from a huge half opened jug of Taylor California Cellars that sits on the shelf above the cash resister. Stick to a beer. \n\nIn all, the food was barely edible and relatively inexpensive. This is not authentic Chinese food. I dine on a regular basis from a modest Hole in the Wall to high end Banquet rooms in Oakland and San Francisco. I traveled from Beijing to Xian where the food was not even close.",
"This is NOT a great place to get typical chinese food. It is a good place to get authentic chinese food without getting crazy.\n\nFood-5, My friends and I come here when we crave for Chef's specials. Nothing else. I love pig intestines that are fried, what can I say? lol.\n\nService-4, Quick and to the point.\n\nAtmosphere-3 Your typical locally own chinese joint. Nothing special.",
"Off of Kara V's recommendation for non-Americanized Chinese, I tried this place. \n\nI drive past this place daily on my commute, but never realized how big it was. It actually takes up two suites in the strip mall. Pros for it before even sitting down were that there were a number of Asian families (maybe half the customers), and they had large circular tables with lazy Susans - indicative of traditional Chinese dining with large families.\n\nThe place wasn't very busy for a Saturday night, and two of us were seated right away in a large booth. Decor is a bit dated, with wall votives with multi-colored lights, and standard Chinese restaurant style decorations.\n\nI ordered salted fish with minced chicken tofu in hot pot (or something like that), while my friend ordered the lemon chicken (daily special for Saturday). I was starving so I ordered lettuce wraps as well. \n\nLettuce wraps were huge. I was expecting a smallish appetizer, but I could have eaten the thing for a meal. As an appetizer, it could easily have been split among 4 hungry adults, maybe even more, and quite reasonable for $8.\n\nThe meals were large too - the lemon chicken consisted of two large breasts that had been breaded and fried, and then cut, similar to how you'd see tonkatsu presented, and a huge serving of fried rice. Definitely a step up from the standard random pieces of chicken in batter you get at most places. There was also soup, a piece of paper chicken, and a wonton included with the meal. I think this was $9. The lemon syrup / sauce wasn't too overwhelming on the bite I had. My friend said the fried rice wasn't very good, and she only had one bite.\n\nI had no idea what to expect with my dish, and ordered it since it sounded authentic. It came in a ceramic dish, and consisted of bits of chicken, fish, and tofu in a brown gravy like sauce. I wasn't super impressed, as the fish and chicken were hard to tell apart in the dish, and I thought it was a bit bland. \n\nEven though I wasn't super impressed with my dish, it was definitely not Americanized, and reading the other reviews makes me want to explore the menu deeper . . . hope to make it back soon.",
"I've been coming to this restaurant for many years and whenever I visit Reno even though it's only about a three and a half hour drive from my house I just must visit this restaurant. The food is truly outstanding and the waiters are very friendly and very funny. The service is very fantastic and is very polite.I have no recommendations specifically because I'm sure that whatever you order will taste outstanding!!!"
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"I went here (Zen) in July of 2007. I didn't have nearly the bad experience that Jessica had. However, I went there with a group of people (about 12 or so). Maybe that made a difference.\n\nAnyway, the food was good. But, having been almost a year ago, I can't remember what I had. I do remember that whatever it was, there was plenty of it and it was pretty tasty.\n\nThe service was average and not pushy. I'll have to go again to see if it's is different next time.",
"In town on business and just searched for Thai in the 63126 zip code, Well if you know St Louis not a lot came up. I had a completely different experience that Jessica had. I came in to ordered takeout for lunch, Tom Yum Soup one of my favorite Thai items, while I waited I talked to the lady behind the counter. She asked how spicy I liked my food between 1-5 I said 4, WOW when I ask for food spicy they never get it right but these people hit it right on, enough to taste the food but still make you sweat. She did offer a couple of other things on the menu I might like if I liked spicy food but I didn't find her pushy. I'll be back for more since Tom Yum soup in St Louis is hard to come by at least if you want it done right.",
"Being from Thailand I was very excited to find Zen when I lived in Marlborough, just a few minutes down the road. It's a very casual place with stereotypical Thai posters up on the wall, and most of the staff (and all the cooks) are Thai, which is what I look for. I like the food very much, my favorite being the chicken panang curry. The chicken larb is also excellent. It can be pretty busy on weekends and service isn't great then, but we usually offer to take away so we call in and food's ready when we get there. I ate meals from Zen every Friday for almost a full year. Definitely a great place for good, reasonably priced Thai food.",
"I have been to this place 5 times. Why have I gone back if I only gave it one star? Well, the first two times I went there, I thought the food was pretty good and it's the only decent Thai place close to work - so it makes for a good lunch spot. I should also mention that I judge all Thai places on the same things - Tom Yum soup and Basil Chicken (or basil shrimp, basil salmon, etc.). I'm very sensitive to the taste of coconut, so usually that's the only thing I can taste in curries and have never cared for them.\n\nSo, here I have only had the lunch basil chicken (which includes a miso soup and egg rolls). The egg rolls have never been good - they are fried to the point of being burned. I mean, it is ridiculous how burned these things are - no need to say more. In fact, I went there for the last time the other day and asked for very LIGHTLY fried egg rolls. The waitress, who has always been very pleasant, politely let me know that they are pre-fried and I was out of luck. I decided to just skip them as they are inedible. As for the miso soup - it is just fine - nothing great, but not bad.\n\nBack to the main dish - basil chicken - it has a good flavor (not even close to the best I've had, but not bad - worth eating again). Unfortunately it hasn't been good enough to put up with the aftermath. I don't have a sensitive stomach at all, but the last three times I've eaten here it has been bad news. Not sure if they changed the recipe or what, but the food did not sit well the last three times as it did the first two. \n\nI asked a friend about this place (she actually recommended it to me originally) and she experienced the same exact thing. Neither of us will go back.",
"This restaurant serves good (but not fancy) Thai food. The friendly waiters, waitresses, and cooks have not changed over years which is already a good sign. The food is delicious. My favorite two dishes are Basil Duck (an excellent zesty sauce) and Musaman Curry with Tofu. For desert sticky rice with mango works well. I am a regular at this restaurant and can recommend it highly.",
"Zen is just another example of a restaurant trying to cover too many nationalities instead of focusing on one and getting it right. They have a Japanese and a Thai menu. The Japanese food is blah and it lacks Japanese flavor. The sushi could be fresher and better constructed. The Thai food is okay. Portions are good, but it seems to be missing some of the complex aromatic components that takes Thai food to the next level. \n\nThe space (formerly O.T. Hodges Chili Parlour) is located in a strip mall next to an Aldi. When you walk in, you can see a fairly nice room at the back and that they made an attempt to decorate the seating area to your left, but you have to pass a cluttered counter that was part of the O.T. Hodges diner, in its former life, as well as an exposed kitchen and other unnecessarily sloppy sites that don't match the rest of the restaurant. \n\nThere is something disjointed about the restaurant that makes me feel that I am dining fast food, even though I don't think it is the intention of the owners. \n\nThere aren't any other Thai restaurants in the immediate vicinity. So, it is the only option in the area for Thai. My advise is eat in the back end of the restaurant and stay away from the Japanese menu. If you want Japanese, go up the street to Tokyo Sushi at Watson and Lindbergh.",
"My wife and I eat at Zen regularly. We've never had anything bad there, but we gravitate toward some favorites.\n\nThe sushi is good, and reasonably priced. You can find better, but the price goes up with it. The beef jerky appetizer is excellent, and well-seasoned.\n\nYellow curry and the various noodle dishes are other favorites. They're very flavorful, and the quality is consistently good. The portions are generous, so we often get an appetizer with our entrees, and we'll have enough left for our lunches the next day.\n\nIf you like spicy, ask for 1 (very mild) to 5 (melts your face) star. They're very accurate at hitting those numbers.",
"I love this place. The waitstaff and management have been incredibly friendly and prompt every time I've eaten there, and they've gone above and beyond great service, on multiple occasions opening their doors even after closing. They're also very fast when you place a to-go order. The dishes are flavorful, prepared well, and fresh (and I've tried many of the options, both Thai and Japanese). I'm a big fan of the yakisoba; most of the Japanese dishes are light and more on the minimalist side, while the Thai dishes are more elaborate. I ESPECIALLY recommend the yummy Thai custard with sticky rice! Zen is a small, family-owned place that exemplifies everything the big chains lack, and it's a special surprise, as several reviewers note, to find it in such an unlikely location. Please help keep Zen in business; give it a chance!",
"We ate at Zen tonight, one of our local favorites. I have found the service staff and even the chefs there to be consistently friendly and eager to please. My dining partner likes things HOT and spicy, I like things mild. One of the things we like is that the server will ask how hot (or not) we would like our food, and it is prepared accordingly. Their Pad Thai is above average, very good but not the best I've ever had. I usually order one of their other dishes and have never been disappointed. My partner orders Pad Thai, #5 hotness and keeps coming back for more. I had the Chicken Satay appetizer this evening and it was quite tasty. The Fried Pork Kutsu Donburi was exceptional. Worth stopping by for dinner, especially if you are in the (used to be) Crestwood Mall part of Watson Rd. I'd say give it a try!",
"Service was good and they got my (picky and specific) order right. Food came quickly and our water glasses were always filled. I was disappointed with the Thai Ice Tea (a staple for me at Thai places) but like the egg rolls and pad thai - very fresh. It's close to my house so I'd definitely go again. And, the menu is so extensive that everyone can find something!"
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"Nice place in Lafayette Square-- great courtyard. I went there to try their stout-- I was excited to have a new brewery around and was hoping for a great thick beer that came out of the glass in lumps. Instead I got a very very dark thinner imitation Guiness.",
"WE LOVE THIS PLACE!!! \nWe live in the city and go here all the time. Can't really speak for the beer since only hubby drinks it, but he likes the IPA.\nI usually get the salmon, mushroom burger, or the smoked chicken pasta. There is a WONDERFUL patio where dogs are allowed. \nThis is a great addition to the neighborhood and our first place to recommend.\nGreat job guys!",
"I got the Wurst plate, but it tasted pretty good....get it? ...get....nevermind. I got a plate of German sausages with potatoes and a nice weizen - as was suggested - and I loved it. The sausages were pretty authentic and the beer very tasty. The only complaint I have is the heartburn that followed, but as I decided to play frisbee soon after it was likely my own fault. I was here once, the food ruled, the place is nice and the service fast.",
"Being pregnant, I couldn't drink at this micro-brewery. But my husband did, and my mom's BF. They got the \"flight\" of beers, which means they got to choose four 6 oz. samples of the various brews, all of which they loved. My husband especially loved the Scotch Ale. \n\nOur server was... weird. And slow. Really slow. They didn't seem to be that busy, and we waited forever while he seemed to wait on one table at a time without getting a couple of tables' orders before moving on. The creepiest thing he did was, as my husband was looking at the menu and after he'd ordered his flight, the server leaned down really close to my husband's face. Almost like, once he turned around, the server would go \"Boo!\" But he didn't. He just waited for Skip to turn around and get kind of weirded out by this creepy looking guy right in his face before he said, \"We're out of the such and such beer.\" Oh yeah, they were out of a lot of things that night. Very annoying.\n\nThe food was great, though. We had the black & tan nachos which were amazing. They came with flank steak and Chihuahua cheese, but my mom's BF kept saying it came \"with grilled Chihuahua\" and I got too grossed out. I hope I didn't gross you out. I got the Brew Pub Club which came on this amazing toasted marble rye, turkey slices, lettuce, red ripe tomato, avocado (!), and bacon. AND this amazing garlic mayonnaise. Ugh, so good. It also had a side of pub chips which didn't seem too fresh, but were still good. \n\nEveryone else really enjoyed their food too. My husband went there for a happy hour once and loaded up on appetizers, which he could not stop talking about and is also the reason he just had to go back. \n\nThere were also a few yummy sounding vegetarian options. I would go back to this place. While the server was really weird, the food made up for it. Also, there was a two year old boy at the table across from us throwing quiet tantrums and it was really funny.",
"I go here to drink and be merry. Square One is all about that.\n\nWhile the food is pretty darn good for the price, I'd have to say that anyone visiting should shy away from anything calamari there. I just don't like eating rubber with my beer.\n\nAnything else is truly a treat. Sandwiches, burgers-- lamb shank!?!?-- are all mega tasty and definitely go well with the suggested pairings.\n\nIt's become a tradition that whenever I come back into town from the airport, I go to Square One in search of their Barley Wine, which can knock you off your feet. While I don't like a whole lot of heavy beers, this one left a happy note in my neural pathways.\n\nThe patio is one of the most beautiful in the city and offers a relaxing, conversational tone like a beer garden would.\n\nIt's in the heart of L-Square, next to some of the city's hottest restaurants and bars, like Bailey's Chocolate Bar, 33, and (near) 1111 Mississippi.\n\nOn busy nights, the parking sucks. But I'd still chance the walk.",
"This has to be the best breakfast in St. Louis...ok, I might be exaggerating...a bit, but wow. I am not kidding. I love going here for breakfast. Huevos Rancheros....delicious. I have been hard pressed to find a place in the Midwest that can make this right, and Square One comes pretty darn close to perfection. The Belgian Waffle is massive and smothered in this delicious berry compote...yummy. This is a breakfast worth checking out. Not to mention, it's incredibly cheap for the shear amount and quality of food you get.\n\nNow to switch gears, I love this beer too. I know it seems weird to love the breakfast at a place where you also love to kick back with a beer, but this place just does both things incredibly right. You have to appreciate anyplace that can conquer these two worlds. Not to mention, the late night bar menu is pretty extensive and the kitchen stays open till midnight. This is quickly becoming one of my favorite Lafayette Square haunts.",
"Borderline 4 star, leaning towards 3.75. Based on our New Years brunch here we all had decent egg entrees, proportions were large, all pretty tasty. Service was decent and attentive, price was reasonable. The main reason I can't 5 star it is even though we were in the nonsmoking section, the smell of cigarette smoke was strong, and not only that but you had to walk through it to get to the nonsmoking section. Both of which were very annoying. Also the cinnamon roll was pretty much awful.",
"Meeting friends and catching a bite before the Hockey game brought us to this little gem in Layfayette Square. Sitting directly across from Sqwires, it's not hard to miss. Being a Saturday night, there was ample street parking, along with a free parking lot across the street. There is a great selection of Micro brews and pub grub, with a friendly bartender quick to make some suggestions if needed. With that being said, everyone there was friendly and warm. We even starting chatting with some of the patrons at the bar. It just tops off that \"neighborhood bar\" type of feel. \nGrowlers. Never had heard of them, but they are jugs that get filled up with your choice of beer. It allows you to bring the fun of trying their beer home! Even thought we sat up front in the bar area, I noticed they also offered a dining section in the back. Probably a quieter option for those just catching some dinner and only 1 or 2 beers, versus 6 or 7.",
"I have been to Square One Brewery exactly three times. The first time, I was disappointed. The second time, I thought, \"maybe I was wrong about this place.\" The last time simply made me remember never to second guess myself. \n\nSquare One is a joke. Each time I've had shitty service (technically, I don't remember the second time due to drunken festivities, but I'm told it was terrible). One of my biggest pet peeves is servers that are rude--the amount of money that you make, to pay your bills, your food, etc, has a direct correlation to how nice you are. This last time, our server came over a total of three times--once for food/drink order, once for refill, once for check. We wanted to drink more, but the waitress wouldn't come over so we finally decided to go somewhere else. When I asked what she recommended for beer, she said \"all of them.\" When I asked what she recommended for dinner, she said \"it's all good.\" Then, at the end of our meal, she said that she couldn't split the ticket because of the size of our party--sure, that's understandable, except for the fact that the fucking table behind me that has more people, got theirs split up. Oh, and what's this? You already tacked on gratuity? No wonder you didn't come by, your tip was already taken care of; too bad bitch, I normally tip over the grat. \n\nOh, the food. She finally told me that the pot roast was good. It wasn't. It was dry, and so was my friend's braised lamb. How the hell do you dry out meat that is prepared using a wet cooking method? Another friend had the fish and chips which I will grant is huge, but at least 40% of it was breading. The appetizers were also unimpressive, with the biggest failure being the calamari. I think I trust the seafood at LJS more than here. \n\nAnyway, the only reason that this place gets two stars is because it's ridiculously cheap. I guess that counts for something. But fuck you waitress; you're the Shark to my Jet.",
"I fancy myself a beer advocate and it pains me to say this because I love micro breweries so much, but don't waste your time. The atmosphere was very unique and as much as my heart wanted to love this place, my body was just not willing to let it happen. Not ALL of their beers were bad but for the most part I was disappointed. Their IPA was delicious for the record. I still would love to revisit sometime and hopefully come back and change my review because I hate giving out bad reviews. I think I owe it to them to revisit because I have had a lot of new beers and learned a lot about beer since my last visit. I'll give it a 3 star but I probably should give it a 4."
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"Saw a flyer for this delivery only new restaurant. Heard some buzz about the quality of the food from neighbors. Simply amazing. I don't know where or who these people are but let me tell you that this is the best Chinese delivery I have ever ordered. The General Lee chicken is a must try.",
"Lucky enough to get in on this one early! No looking back. I could eat Red's food all day long. I have to admit the menu has changed a bit recently, but everything I've ever eaten from Red's kitchen is delicious. My favorite is how he will sometimes add a little improvisation you your meal. I suggest you let this man go wild.",
"I was lucky enough to make the opening night. Some openings are really bad. Other than some duplicate items comming out by mistake things went very smoothly. Ordering at the front counter seemed a little odd but seemed to work well and speeds the food up. The portions are large and very reasonable for fresh uper end chinese food. The place smells awesome. I loved the spicy heat that comes with the meal but if spicy doesent do it for you i would request mild. I had the pastrami dish and have never expierenced pastrami at that level. I knew they made their own pastrami and figured it would be great but it was over the top. The place was full but it was not too loud at all. Ill add to this later. Enjoy",
"For some reason I could never get Yelp check in to work here?\n\nI was excited to try this place and when I walked in it looked and smelled fantastic to further excite my palate. My party ordered the pastrami sliders, swallow cloud soup and General Lee's Chicken. Sadly I was really disappointed in how bland everything ended up tasting and I would have rather have gone to any other Chinese or Vietnamese place for better tasting food. \n\nThe General Lee's Chicken came out first and it is a HUGE portion so you get a lot of food for your money with this entree but I found it just didn't have a lot of flavor or spice to it while it sure looked pretty. Next came out the swallow cloud soup (which didn't seem to have any greens in it as described on the menu) while the dumplings in it had some meat that did actually have some good flavor the broth was pretty bland to me and the noodles seemed to be the same type you get in a cheap ramen noodle packet. Finally the sliders came out and they were the most disappointing item of the night as they were just like Vietnamese tacos but with far less on them and the main flavor on the sliders came from the kimchi while the cubed pastrami didn't do much for me. I really wanted to like this place but it seems like some bland food loving Yankees were in charge of the flavoring for for the night as so much of my meal was just in need of much more spice.",
"Just ordered take out from Red's and its even better than I remember! We did pork belly sliders, swallow cloud soup, and the pastrami. Everything was delicious! Husband didn't care for the soup. Its more bland but I liked how it paired with all of the other spicier dishes and the wontons were huge and divine. Pastrami is a must. So much flavor! The only thing I disliked was the $2 side order of rice. Its a puny portion. Might as well make your own.",
"My fella and I came for the night after the opening -- so, SO good! We were pumped to have Chinese food in the neighborhood, and Red's did not disappoint. I had the pastrami and the broccoli -- both delightful in completely different ways. A couple of notes:\n\nThe portions are big. Family-style big. You will have leftovers. This is a good thing. You will want some more the next day. Their Orangina bottles are really big, too. \n\nThe spicy dishes are actually spicy. Red's does not play. I love spicy food, but I often find that restaurants cater to the mildest palates. Not here -- if you order something spicy, be ready for it. Maybe have a side of rice just in case. The pastrami was *almost* too spicy for me, and I was impressed. \n\nIn summation -- if you are up for something completely different, and want a new take on delicious downtown Chinese food, look for the big red square on St Claude. Dinner awaits!",
"Tried it on Friday and loved it. Really enjoyed the open kitchen layout - the smells coming out of it are a sure sign that you are in for some serious flavor. Tried a number of dishes from the menu - the standouts were the General Lee's chicken - which was superb, and the eggplant served sezchuan style. Both dishes were flavorful and the eggplant in particular was deliciously spicy. We also tried the kung pao pastrami and the cumin long beans which were both very good - although if you are going with the beans expect a serious cumin wallop (not a bad thing for me). I think the creative twists on American/Chinese classics coupled with bold and spicy flavors will have me coming back often. If only they would deliver to the Irish channel. Service was friendly, relatively quick, and any opening weekend missteps were quickly remedied.",
"I used to refer to St. Claude Avenue as the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Pre-Katrina, unless you had a late-night rendezvous at the Saturn Bar, it was to be avoided at all cost. Today, it's a far different - some would say gentrified - place. Looking more like Magazine Street than the 17th parallel, it's got art galleries and coffee shops, a yoga studio and a wine bar. And now, ironically, it's even got a Chinese place called Red's. Who would have thought? \n\nRed's, like other new restaurants in the neighborhood, is super trendy. It's got a sign with no name; you order at the counter from a hand written menu; and the music is \"eclectic.\" It's the kinda place Anthony Bourdain will inevitably visit. My wife and I were intrigued, optimistic - and then, terribly disappointed. \n\nWe ordered a crawfish bowl recommended by our waiter. Crawfish in December? We should have known better! Obviously not fresh from Cajun Country, the Asian mudbugs were undersized, overcooked, overseasoned and overpriced. They were hardly edible. We were then served a mountain of rice with, after a lengthy search, what appeared to be bits of catfish - catfish that was most likely pulled from the Yangtze, frozen, and sent over in a junk. I can honestly say I've had fried rice at an \"all you can eat\" Chinese mega buffet off the interstate in Mississippi that was better AND less expensive. The best part of our meal ended up being the wine* that we brought from that wine bar on Saint Claude Avenue, formerly known as the Ho Chi Minh Trail. \n\n* Unfortunately, I hear Red's is getting a liquor license.",
"I really liked red's when it was delivery only, but since opening they seem to be having some issues with quality control. I've ordered from them twice since they opened the restaurant . Both times the pastrami has been really fatty, and one time I ordered I hardly got any pieces. When they were delivery only, I was given plenty of pieces that were not primarily fat. The last time I ordered, both the pastrami and Hawaiian fried rice were extremely over salted. I know they recently opened, so perhaps these issues can be attributed to this, but I really hope the red's can return to their delivery quality soon.",
"Just ordered take-out from Red's for the first time. Easily the best Chinese food in the city. Not only are the portions huge (more than enough for lunch tomorrow), but the food is very well-prepared. Hawaiian fried rice had the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and spicy. The dumplings in the soup were great (as other reviews noted, the soup was a bit bland, but nothing that a little siracha and soy sauce couldn't fix). The noodles were also nice and light. Looking forward to next time where I can be a little more adventurous with the menu selections."
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"Check out the menu on the website for prices. Basically there's a red, white, or calzone at different sizes. Then, you add the toppings at about 2$ per. The service was great as it should be for a busy strip mall. Its on the West side of Scheels next to the Marina. The pizza dough is tossed fresh and adds to the whole red and white checkered table clothed pizzeria vibe.\n\nFor the money, you're spending extra coin for the location. For better food, go to Big Apple Pizza just 2 miles down the road. I guess I owe Big Apple its own review now...",
"Distinctive thin-crust pizza. Definitely the best pizza from a chain in the area, but I'm not ready to bestow the title of best overall pizza.\nThey make the crust thin and and just about burn the outside so there's a nice, crispy crust. The dough is tasty too.\nBrimaldi's also scores big points for the fresh basil. That adds a nice zing to the pizza.\nI ordered the anti-pasta, a large pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms and fresh tomatoes, a soft drink and a glass of wine. \nOverall, I liked the anti-pasta. Good olives and peppers as nice buffalo mozzarella cheese. The salami was ordijnary supermarket salami and that was a let down.\nThe pizza was good, too. It was $15 or $16 plus $2 for each topping. \nKudos for their wine list. It's a comment on the sad state of Reno restaurants when a chain pizza parlor has a better wine list than many restaurants with gourmet aspirations. Some nice wines by the glass. I liked the Colossi, although it might be better suited for the white pizza than a pizza with tomato sauce.\nService was good, although I went at a slow time. I got there are 4 p.m. which is when they clean the oven. They don't make pizza again until 4:30 p.m.\nA tip brought the total check to $45. A tad on the expensive side. But I think it would be nice to splurge there every now and again. It's a welcome addition to the area's restaurants.",
"I recently tried Grimaldi's on a Sunday evening. The crowd was modest on this off-peak night, but the ambiance was warm and the space had a nice open feel to it. We ordered the Greek salad, a traditional Pepperoni, and a Chicken Pesto w/ Sweet Red Peppers. The salad was quite good, but nothing remarkable. The pizza on the other hand was great. This is probably my new favorite pizza place. The crust is thin, yet has a nice chewiness to it (it's not a dry, cracker-like crust). The toppings, in particular the mozzarella cheese, all taste fresh and their proportions seem perfect in relation the the crust. If I had one issue with the pizza it would be that their traditional red pizza sauce which, while quite good, was a tad bit on the bland side. I've never been to New York so I can't make any valid/worthwhile comparisons to authentic New York pizza, but I can say that overall, Grimaldi's reminded me quite a bit of Nu Yalk Pizza in Reno. The huge difference between the two being the zestiness of their sauces and the greasiness of their toppings (Nu Yalk is sometimes too greasy for my taste). \n\nFinally, a good eatery at the Legends, and a worthwhile addition to the Reno/Sparks area!",
"I'd heard about how wonderfully thin and crisp (yet still spongy) their pizza was, and finally managed to find one close enough to try. Sadly, it seems we're never getting one in Cali, so I have to get my fill whenever we hit up the silver state.\n\nThe servers/waiters were all very friendly and amicable. They joked with my bf about how he'd been to the original and that they hoped they could live up to the challenge (which they did). Apparently they've only been open for a month, but they've already got a decent crowd. Everything in there is spic and span. They toss the pizzas center stage, and there's a big bar to mix you whatever you'd like to drink.\n\nThe pizza itself was marvelous. Do yourself a favor and keep it simple, so as not to overwhelm that crisp crust. Also make a note to check out the desserts....the cannoli was so yummy with the crunchy shell and chocolate chips.",
"We went to Grimaldi's the other night with two moms, and three kids (9, 8 and 3). We had planned to eat at Fuddruckers, but decided we'd try this. When we first walked in we thought \"Uht oh, is this too fancy?\" because it has a sort of fancy-ish feel, but it was just right.\n\n+Adorable atmosphere\n\n-/+ Caesar salad was okay. Not my favorite. But I am a caesar salad snob. \n\n+Wonderful pizza with fresh mozzarella melted all over every inch. So tasty.\n\n+Super great server who was so sweet to our kids. \n\n+The small pizzas are about the size of a Round Table Pizza Large.\n\n-Toppings are priced a la carte and can add up\n+but on the bright side, when you pay $4 for artichoke hearts, they PILE them on your pizza, so we were okay with it.\n\n+Tiramisu was GOOOOOOOD\n\n+So was the cannoli.\n\n\nWe'll be back.",
"Tried Grimaldi's for the first time this weekend. The pizza here is the really thin crust kind. I thought it was excellent. The sauce was just the way I like it. Definitely reminds you of NY. They don't serve ranch which is a bummer, but I realize New Yorkers don't think its cool to put ranch on your pizza, so I get it. The wine prices were very reasonable as well and they have a few interesting beers, like Dogfish Head, that my husband enjoys.",
"Love Grimaldi's Pizzeria! Definitely the best pizza in town and a Top5 best pizza in my book. The restaurant is very nice and has a nice bar too. The staff and management are super friendly too. It is a little pricey, but totally worth it for the red pizza with extra cheese.",
"After reading some reviews here and hungering for good pizza, I'm glad I went out of my way to find Grimaldi's. \n\nFrom the moment I came in until I left, every employee I had contact with was very personable, while not 'in your face' - they were just right. I wanted to get my pizza for takeout, so I had a seat at the bar* while I looked over the menu. Decided on a personal sized pizza with red sauce and a couple of other toppings, along with a Grimaldi's house salad. \n\n* The bar (as well as the restaurant area) was more elegant that what I'd expect from a pizza joint or a restaurant in a mall - plus they have a killer view to the south and west from their large picture windows. Savoring some wine and food while watching a storm roll in with this view, would be an enjoyable vibe.\n\nI'm not usually a fan of thin crust pizza, but was pleasantly surprised by this pizza. Their thin crust actually seems more a vessel to hold the combination of toppings, rather than an attraction in and of itself. (Which is fine with me - just as I'd rather not be overwhelmed by a bun for a gourmet burger, I don't need to be overwhelmed with pizza crust.) The house salad was very good, an ample serving size with a dressing that was not overbearing. \n\nThe only drawbacks for me were the price (higher than I'd like to pay for pizza); and the leftovers were disappointing compared to when it was freshly baked. But the service, ambiance, and fresh-baked pizza is well-worth many return visits.",
"I love Pizza! And this place was pretty good. I first started out with a Geek Salad, I ordered a small and it was still pretty huge. My husband and I had to share. We each order our own personal items. I ordered a pesto pizza, and he ordered a calzone. These items were huge. We shared and loved each of them. Now we both know we can share a personal pizza or calzone. It is a lot of food. But very good and tasty. I love cheese cake and its hard to find great here in Reno. But this place has by far the best cheese cake I have ever tasted. Yummmmm. :) Needless to say, we will be going back there very soon.",
"The husband decided we needed to try this place and, since it is located at the legends, we could buy my son some cleats all at the same time, which I dug. Two birds, you know. I not a huge fan of new York style pizza, being one of those midwesterners who prefer a thick cornmeal crust piled high with tomatoes and cheese, but I do appreciate the thin concept. I am not a pizza connoiusseur in the least!! \nWe arrived at the Restaraunt at around 5:30pm and I thought for sure we would have a wait but we were able to walk right in and get seated. The whole Legends mall was strangely quiet. My husband quickly remarked on the old photographs of New York hanging on the walls. I noticed right away the funky lamps hanging from the ceiling made of old wine bottles. The ceiling itself is covered with tiles of corrogated tin, which I had never seen done before. All in all, the decor was funky and somewhat inspired for a chain place. We were greeted right away by a very pregnant waitress and let me tell you she was not lettin that kid get in her way of serving us in a prompt manner. All through the meal she was attentive, yet we didn't feel like we were rushed either. My husband ordered the house wine and appreciated the carafe system. The wine got a thumbs up and I will give them a thumbs up as well for having Stella Artois available. We started out the meal with a small ceasar salad, our waitress informing us that a small salad is more than enough for three of us. I appreciate those insights that the staff shares, which in turn, saves you money and does not waste food. My daughter and husband, piglike that they are, ate all of the croutons and said \"yum\". I thought it was ok, not the most authentic ceasar that I have ever had, more of a ceasar for the masses. Guess I like mine a bit more fishy!! Next time we go, I will try the house salad. That one looked more promising. \nOn to the pizza!!! Since we were with the kids and one of them is super picky, we decided to go basic with just half pepperoni and half Italian sausage. The pizza did not take too long too arrive, the very efficient bus boy cleared our salad plates and a few minutes later, there was our 18\" pizza, all thin and yum looking. I was sort of digging the thin crust concept by now, because the youngest child started to talk about desert and I wanted to join him without feeling like a hippo when it was all said and done with. We each got two pieces out of this massive sheet of pie, which may not seem like a lot but the pieces are very generously cut. Probably more like 4 pieces each at another shop. The taste?? Italian sausage was uninspiring, kind of bland for my taste. The crust was good, flakey and chewy, a bit charred but not so much that that is all you taste. The sauce was ok and the pepperoni was actually quite good. I did like the pepperoni pieces better. The pie was gone very quickly, with crust stealing going on as well. I am a huge fan of Eclipse's Downieville pizza and this one will NoT take the place of that original, local pizza yet. \nDesert. My husband and daughter each had a cannoli, and those things kind of make me sick so my son and myself counteracted that goey roll of cheesy sugar with a slice of tiramisu, which was pretty good. Pretty wet with all the good stuff and generous with the whipped cream. Not a big fan of the charred top but that may be typical of the dish and I just don't know it.\nYes, we will be back, ordering a more adventurous pizza and a better salad. But the service and atmosphere lends itself well to wanting to come back and trying different things. \nNever did find the stupid cleats though."
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"The food here is great. The only reason I give it 3 stars is that it made me and my girlfriend sick after eating it. Sad because I truly enjoyed coming here, but now I have a bitter taste in my mouth.",
"I had lunch there with a co-worker recently. I wasn't sure about the whole cooking school/restaurant thing, but it was wonderful. There's a nice outdoor patio, or there is an indoor dining room (which doubles as the cooking school kitchen). \n\nMy Greek salad was flavorful and fresh, and was chopped nicely to eat with ease. (Take note, salad preparers everywhere: lettuce boulders that must be attacked with cutlery are horrible things. Follow Nothing To It's example and chop properly!)\n\nMy sandwich, made on focaccia, was also very good. I often avoid focaccia because it's often hard and unpleasant to eat, but this one was warm and soft, with just enough texture to indicate it wasn't regular bread.",
"I LOVE this place! I've taken several cooking classes here and they've all been fun, informative, and I've left with great cooking tips and recipes. In addition to the classes they also offer lunch on weekdays: fresh, creative sandwiches, incredible soups, and wonderful salads that make for a filling and scrumptious meal. Their freshly baked goods are a great ending to the lunch. If you can find it tucked away where Crummer dead ends, you'll have found a gold mine :).",
"My wife and I have gone to four classes as of yesterday (Grilling and a Taste of Greece and two Demo classes(. \n\nLara Ritchie and her staff do an absolutely fantastic job of making the evening a blast. You either feed yourself (hands on) or she feeds you (demos). \nThe information is shared in such a way to make you feel like \"you can do it\". If you haven't treated yourself to this evening of fun, relaxation and camaraderie (oh ya and some great food). Then get yourself a reservation, an apron and have a great time.\n\nOne request Lara.. For the \"hands on\" it would be nice to get a cookbook included (thus the 4*)",
"This is an awesome lunch spot. I've been twice now and both times its been awesome. Its not the cheapest place for sandwiches and salad but considering the amount of food you get and the quality its reasonable and well worth it. I always go with the half sandwich and salad for $9.95. You would never know its a half sandwich because its huge and as for the salad you get to pick any of their salads not just any old mixed greens like most places. The Santa Fe chicken sandwich is my favorite and ive had both the greek salad and the chinese chicken salad and both are delicious. The service is always prompt and they have good outdoor seating. I would definitely recommend this to anyone!",
"A co-worker introduced me to this place several years ago and I have been bringing friends and family in ever since. They don't have a huge menu for lunch, but the sandwiches, soups and salads are killer. I am a creature of habit, so I always get the NTI Turkey BLT with a Kelly's Salad. I go for the half sandwich deal because it is plenty enough for one hungry person. I love the basil pesto mayo they use on the sandwich and all ingredients are really fresh. My favorite has to be the salad though. They have mixed greens with sauteed onions, dried cranberries, candied walnuts, blue cheese and an amazing balsamic vinaigrette. They have fresh homemade cookies that come to your table warm among other desserts too.\n\nMy only complaint is, I wish they were open on weekends. Even just Saturday for lunch. I don't work in the area, so I only get to partake in lunch on Friday's.",
"Awesome! Simply awesome!\nI came because the local radio station 103.7 The River's website gave a complimentary sandwich away for entering their Santa Give-away contest if you write a letter to Santa on their site. \n\nI'll be coming back for cooking lessons for sure!",
"We have gone to four classes and they are fun and we have met some nice people.the only negative is that if the chef/teacher doesn't like you, she let's you know it and if things don't turn out right, she gets mad. Otherwise, a fun evening.",
"Had lunch here today. Fast service and good food. The wife has done some cooking classes with her Mom, they always have a great time.",
"This place used to be fantastic for lunch. It was one of my favorite spots but my last two visits were total flops. I thought maybe one bad experience was a fluke so we tried again. \n\nThe bread on my sandwich was dry and stale tasting. The sandwich and salad which are usually wonderfully flavorful were bland. Our beverages were never refilled and service was very slow even though the place was mostly empty. \n\nMy husband and I ordered one of their big chocolate chip cookies and some coffee for dessert. The cookie was just ok and the coffee was horrible. It was french pressed but the grind was not course enough so the coffee was muddy and bitter. Yuck. Neither of us could finish a cup of that horrible stuff. \n\nI am so sad this place has gone downhill."
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"So I stumbled across this new place in dogtown next to Felix's on Tamm today that specializes in soups and sandwiches and I was very impressed! I ordered a Cuban Sandwich on white and got a side of potato salad and a soda, 8-9 bucks!!! Can't beat that!! Everything was great and I will definitely be back!",
"This place is great! The inside is kinda bare, but the food is so good. They smoke the meat themselves and get the bread from a local baker. Do yourself a favor and stop in. You will not regret it (I hope).",
"Great little deli in the heart of Dogtown! Relatively new place (still working on decor), but was told by the owner/operator all the turkey, pork, beef, and chicken is smoked in-house. The Smokin Turkey Sandwich was terrific, really nice combo of flavors-smoked turkey, roasted red peppers, pepper jack cheese and chipotle mayo. The bread must come from the Hill because it was very fresh. In addition, the side of potato salad i got reminded me of my Mom's-homestyle! Hoping that they'll eventually sell their deli meats by the pound. Glad i live close by, planning on trying the Cuban next. Price is right too!",
"This place is pretty cool. I loved the simplicity of it. The menu is hand written on a chalkboard on the wall. You walk up to the counter and order and they bring out your order. The woman behind the counter was very friendly and came out to check on how the food was..... It was really good. \n\nShe recommended the potato salad over the chips. Good decision. The soup of the day, crab and corn chowder, was outstanding. The Quban.... eh it was ok. (I'm still searching for a great Cuban but then again my search has been long and strenuous.) I really really wanted to try the Layton but the fat kid didn't want to go with two sandwiches on one trip. So I'll definitely need to go back and people need to check out this little hidden gem.",
"Alright, after three or four trips to this new spot I am finally ready to write a review on it. I consider myself to be a huge sandwich fan. There's really nothing else I'd rather have for lunch, so I was pumped when I heard this was opening up in my neighborhood. My two favorite spots for some time now have been Blues City Deli and Mom's Deli in that order. I'd say Nora's is a solid candidate to be my #3. \n\nThe sandwiches are decent-sized, but definitely smaller than those monsters you get at Blues City and the lengthy bread sizes at Mom's. They offer both hot and cold sandwiches, and there appear to be quite a few more hot than cold versions. I've been getting the Dogtown Sub lately, which has turkey, ham and roast beef. Comes with lettuce and tomatoes as well; it would be nice to have the option to add other vegetables, and that might be my only complaint. I also tried the hot \"Smokin' Turkey\" and this was very good as well. \n\nEverything always looks/tastes fresh. I noticed the tomatoes on my sandwich were a nice, ripe red. The smoked flavor comes through well on the ham. Potato salad is very good and also always tastes fresh. Same for the soup. \n\nPrices are reasonable - about $7.50 gets you a sandwich, chips or potato salad and a pickle spear. They have lunch combo specials but I forget the deal on that.\n\nThe interior of the place is no-frills, but cozy - maybe a little dark. I haven't gone out back, but it appears that they do have a nice little patio for seating as well. \n\nAll in all, I'd definitely recommend this place and it will remain a constant part of my lunch rotation.",
"I feel like I should have something witty to say about this place, but I'm just going to lay it out there. They make some damn good food. And. They are nice. \n\nOn the couple of trips my other half and I have made to Nora's so far (soon to be many, many more trips), I've had the portabella sandwich, the potato party soup, the potato salad, and the hemp salad. It was all sooo fantastic, and I think this place could win some amazing soup awards. \n\nThe party potato soup is rich and creamy- please don't tell me the calorie count. What I don't know can't hurt me, right? I had the wheat bread on my portabella sandwich- it was so fresh and tasted the way bread should taste. My meat-loving boyfriend even adored the help salad and I wouldn't be surprised if one day he orders it on his own. It's huge, so lucky for him I had enough left to share. The potato salad is just about perfect- no extra nonsense that you don't need. Just good old potatoes, mayo and mustard. MMMMMMMMM. Serious comfort food. \n\nHe's had the Hangover and the Pete's Sake sandwiches on wheat. Needless to say, Nora's is now his favorite sandwich place of all time and he's vowed to try everything on the menu. A bowl of the chicken tortilla soup stole his heart and now he's considering asking the owner if he can move in. I might have to beg for the recipe! \n\nNora, we'll be back tomorrow. Monday's suck even more now knowing you're closed.",
"Great sandwiches. From the bread to the smoked meats to the sauces and mustards. The coleslaw and potato salad are yummy too. You can tell that they really care about crafting good sandwiches with good ingredients. I live in the neighborhood and go all the time.",
"Awesome local-focus sandwich shop in Dogtown. Had the Smokin' Turkey on gluten-free bread, every bite was deliciousness. Some of the potatoes in the potato salad were undercooked, but I've heard from others it is really good so maybe it was just an off day. Will definitely be going back to try the rest of the menu. They are very helpful with weird diets and stuff like that too.",
"This place is the real deal.\n\nSoups of the day were French Onion & Broccoli Pepperjack. Since it was Sunday, they had a special of getting a soup for $1.25 with a sandwich. Went for the French onion and it was surprisingly delicious for being served in a little paper cup. Nice n cheesy too. Mmmmm...\n\nFor sandwiches, I tried the Quban (pork, swiss, mustard, pickles) and the veggie melt. They guy at the counter suggested white bread for the Quban and it was a good call. The bread was sliced thin, and was very fresh with a slight crisp. I thought the sandwich had great flavor and enjoyed every bite. The veggie melt had portabellas and tons of other stuff and was great on the wheat bread. The coleslaw that came it the sandwich was packing serious flavor and seemed fresh and crisp. It's not creamy at all, more tart and acidic. I was able to pick out an intact cucumber slice. \n\nI loved the comfortable low-key vibe in here, the friendly staff, and the reggae/ska playing through the speakers. Looking forward to coming back.",
"The wife and I wanted to try a new deli before the Rams game this week and found Nora's on Yelp. The Dogtown location was nearby so we thought to give it a shot. The street side parking just north of Clayton on Tamm was not crowded and allowed easy access to the shop. \nThe chalkboard wall sized menu declared several hot sandwiches, a few cold sandwiches, and today's soup selections. \nI ordered a Tamm Turkey which was full of smoked meat, a thick slice of melted cheddar cheese, and tomato. The wheat bread hoagie made for a nice soft sandwich. The Tamm Turkey could have used some type of sauce or even a turkey au jus? Is there such a thing as a turkey au jus? The meal was finished off with a pickle spear and bag of jalapeno chips. \nThe wife ordered the Hangover Club. The cold sandwich featured turkey, salami, cheese and a ground honey mustard. The white hoagie roll was durable and held up to the non-club club sandwich. \nWe also order a cup of the beer cheese soup, which proved to be thick and spicy at the same time. We were quite pleased with the soup. A side of cole slaw was picked up but it was nothing special, not bad, just nothing special. \nThe store has specials throughout the week and they smoke all of their own meat in the back of the store. \nA full patio area made a a nice place to relax and eat a tasty bite. \n$17 was a little steep for two combo meals without drinks, but I was satisfied with a cool locally owned joint."
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