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"What an addition to 12 South! World renowned chef in Trevor serving up the best dumplings ever created. You will never have had a dumpling so light, flavourful and meticulously tried and tested for perfection. The Kakigori is not only stunning, fun and instagram-able but delicious. Simplicity, deliciousness and attention to detail at its finest!",
"I was so excited to try this place out and it didn't disappoint! The food and service was outstanding. The fried dumplings were amazing! I appreciate that they utilize the whole pig for the filling. (FYI - The filling for the steamed and fried dumplings is the same). The noodles are also good and I'm happy that I can customize the spice level. And last, I thought the shaved ice would be good for a bite or two but I was scraping the bottom of the bowl to get more.\nI only hope they add a few more thing to the menu.",
"Stunning atmosphere with juicy, crispy dumplings, the cutest DIY noodles, and shaved ice. Every detail is paid the closest of attention. As a first generation Asian American, I loved this experience. Watching the chefs hand fold the dumplings and hand cut the noodles to order, and seeing the steamers stacked high on the burners, was nostalgic for me. This reverie for the cooking experience translates to the plate and palate. A welcome addition to Nashville's culinary scene.",
"We went to Locust on Halloween. The aesthetic was really nice. It was chilly out but they had lots of outdoor heaters to keep you warm! The staff was also incredibly nice and knowledgeable! We got the steamed dumplings, fried dumplings, noodles, and 2 chocolate salted caramel shaved ice. \n\nThis place is definitely somewhere to go after you've eaten dinner or you just want a snack. The menu is basically 4 appetizers, 2 types of shaved ice, and then 4 types of drinks plus whatever special they are having that night. The steamed dumpling (which was 9 dollars) only had 6 dumplings. The prices seemed very high for the quantity of food. The noodles were 13 dollars and were not our favorite. And you don't get that many noodles. We probably won't order the noodles again if we come back. The noodles themselves were pretty good, but the sauce wasn't our favorite...\n\nIn my opinion the menu was very expensive for what we got. It was 70 dollars for the 5 things we ordered!! 20% gratuity is automatically added to tab. \n\nIf you come here, just get dumplings and shaved ice. The shaved ice was very good!! But be prepared to spend quite a bit and you will probably leave a little hungry.",
"Wow! I was SUPER impressed. The steamed dumplings melt in your mouth, and the shaved ice blew my mind; I am still thinking about it and it's over a week since I ate there. You can tell a lot of time and effort went into the flavors, the passion fruit in the center of the chocolate shaved ice is unexpected, and amazing. We sat in the patio area and totally forgot we were right off 12 South, it's so inviting there. HIGHLY recommend.",
"I notice I'm not the only one who experienced dumplings melting in their mouth! For me it was the fried dumplings that had that effect. Maybe it's because they literally make them by hand per each order? Maybe it's magic? I also felt like I was transported out of 12 south when we were chilling in the patio. So kudos to the designer for that seemingly impossible feat! The shaved ices (we had both), were like gifts that kept on giving. As I dug deeper new flavors and colors emerged!! I also wanted to give a shout out to the noodles from hell, they were amazing as well. It's 8 am many days later, and I can still imagine them in my mouth. Thanks Locust!!",
"I'm not sure how to adequately prepare you for a meal here. Think simple food, but prepared exquisitely. Every bite, every sauce, every plate has been considered before it gets anywhere near your table. I've had more than a few dumplings in Japan. I haven't had any better. And, I've eaten more than my fair share of Japanese shaved ice. This is perfect . Try everything. EVERYTHING!",
"The dumplings are the greatest. They are both fantastic but the steamed must be ordered! If you like spice, the noodles are great! Make room for shaved ice at the end. \n\nLives up to the hype!!!!",
"I heard good things about this place and I wanted to give it a try. I make a lot of dumplings at home, Trader Joe's frozen dumplings and my skillet pan are my best friend. I've learned how to cook them well... however, once I tasted one of Locusts Dumplings, I realize that I never even knew what a true dumpling was until now. It was soft and delicate but crispy with a perfect crunch and a savory mouthwatering pork filling. The Trader Joe's dumplings that I've loved for years have now taken a backseat. Never did I know that I could love another dumpling more. I highly recommend skipping Trader Joe's and going straight to Locust...or in all reality, skipping any and every other place where you can buy dumplings and going straight to Locust. You won't find better in Nashville. They also have other food that's good as well, but I've never made shrimp toast or cold noodles at my house before so I can't compare them to my home cooking but they were pretty damn delicious. \n\nDear COVID, please end soon so I can enjoy there dessert and cocktails in person.",
"There aren't a lot of options on the menu, but we tried most of them. The only thing worth getting again is the kakigori and even that was expensive. Not sure I'll be running back to get one again anytime soon!"
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"First visit today. Got a roast pork rice bowl today. Pork was maybe 50 percent inedible--tough and gristly. Also, for the $11 price, there was very little in the bowl other than rice: a pencil-thin egg roll, a tiny bit of shredded carrot, three leaves of lettuce, 3 thin slices of cucumber a maybe 3 tiny, fried shallots (!). Very disappointing overall (and I'm still hungry).",
"Very good food. We ordered two sandwiches and some pork rolls and they were ready in less than 4 minutes. Not sure if that was because of lower capacity due to COVID, but it sure was FAST. Very flavorful, fresh food. I recommend the chopped steak sandwich.",
"So happy to have this spot in the neighborhood! Delicious sandwiches and the pork and shrimp spring rolls are amazing (especially that sauce ). Already ready to return and try new things!",
"I recently had the Pork Banh Mi sandwich and added on their wonderful house pate . The sandwich had a great flavor and was delicious. The pork was very flavorful but I did have a few tough pieces on my sandwich. It would definitely be an over the top sandwich if the pork was maybe pulled rather than chopped. I would highly recommend checking this place out.",
"I've been waiting in anticipation to visit ESBM! When we went the first time, they had run out of banh mi sandwiches because demand was high. I was bummed but happy that it was because so many had ordered banh mi sandwiches. I ordered the rice noodle bowl with roasted caramel pork and my friend ordered the broken rice bowl with chopped steak. Both bowls come with farm greens, pickles, herbs, fried shallots, roasted peanuts, spicy fish sauce, and a crispy pork stick. \n\nMy caramel pork was super chewy and I just couldn't finish it. My friend's chopped steak was much better in flavor and texture. It was more like a patty vs chopped though. The fish sauce was not spicy. I liked the fried shallots and roasted peanuts which added texture to the dish.\n\nI went back a second time and got the chopped steak banh mi with toasted peanut rice milk. I wasn't sure what to expect from the peanut rice milk but it was not my cup of tea. When I took a sip, it had that peanut butter powder taste. The balance seemed off and I wish that I would have ordered the seasonal limeade. I will try that next time. I love a classic banh mi. I still remember the ones I ate on the streets of Vietnam. I love a thin French baguette that is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside filled with pickled daikon, carrots, cilantro, and jalapenos. ESBM has their own take where the bread is thicker and the carrots are thinner. They make a homemade pate that you can add on. It was filling but didn't satisfy my banh mi craving. \n\nStaff was super friendly and kind. The place is super cute and if not for COVID, I know the place would be packed with happy customers checking it out. They have swag available from hats to shirts. They are new so hopefully they will get the things smoothed out and find their stride.",
"I stopped by yesterday for lunch at East Side Banh Mi after weeks of wanting to try it. From the minute I opened the door the staff was friendly and welcoming. The space is bright and airy, and I cant wait for the day to actually be able to eat inside! The menu is easy to read and they do a great job of accommodating for dietary requests. I ordered the eggplant and tofu bahn mi as well as the impossible xui mai. Both were absolutely delicious. The bread was warm, crispy, and fresh, loaded with fillings and fresh veggies. The fresh rolls were also phenomenal, the dipping sauce is perfectly spicy. If you have an aversion to spice, let them know. The cucumber limeade and the iced coffee were also phenomenal. I cannot wait to return to try more of their food!!",
"Finally got to try this spot out for an early dinner tonight and my partner and I were not disappointed at all! I got a noodle bowl with pork and it was fantastic. Everything was seasoned so well and everything in it complemented each other. My partner got the pork banh mi and the bread was so fresh and the pork and sandwich contents were so tasty. We also got the pork sticks and my only critique with them is that they're a little pricy for three skinny egg roll type things. \nThe food was ready on time and staff was super friendly when we picked it up. \nWe can't wait to eat here again!",
"We've already ordered from here twice, the sandwiches are super tasty with the perfect seasoning and fresh ingredients and the bread is perfect. Definitely our new go to spot! Highly recommend!",
"I have mixed feelings about my first experience here. I'm really excited to have another Vietnamese option in East. My hubby and I went to Vietnam last year for the real deal and we just don't have great options over here that are like the original. \n\nWe dined in and we're appreciative of the staff wearing masks and cleaning the tables in between guests. They were also personable when checking out. I ordered a rice noodle bowl and ended up getting the rice bowl. I understand how the confusion happened. The place has music that's pretty loud and they named the item \"rice noodle bowl\" which is really easy to hear as rice bowl. I didn't change it since it's basically the same in flavor, but I was a little sad because I was in the mood for noodz. Recommend when ordering to just say noodle bowl. \n\nI got the pork as my protein option and I was really disappointed in it. It was tough and overcooked. Pork is the traditional option in these dishes so I was disappointed with that. However, the rest of the bowl was fresh and tasty so next time I will try a different protein. \n\nMy hubby got the pork banh mi, which I i tried. The French bread was cooked perfectly. Since this is their specialty I was happy to find that it had good flavor and was done right. The pork was still dry but since it was on the sandwich it wasn't as noticeable. I'll be getting one of these next time.\n\nOur friends ordered the shrimp fresh rolls for an app and they looked pretty basic. Didn't take a photo since I didn't try them and can't comment on the flavor, but I did notice browned lettuce in them, which was a bit off-putting, especially for the price. I noticed they didn't finish that roll. \n\nLong story short, I'm exited they are here and will try them again soon. 3.5 stars for now.",
"I don't have a picture cause I ate it so fast, but this was definitely my best bahn mi experience in Nashville to date. I got the pork & my friend got the chicken - both were delicious. It's the bread for me that crispy French baguette compliments the sandwich so perfectly. Will be back most likely on a weekly basis."
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"Delicious !!!! Great location, great staff!! I'm so excited to dine here frequently! \nNothing bad to say !",
"Fresh, tasty Montreal-style bagels and sandwiches cooked in real wood-fired oven.\n\nMy family stopped by on opening weekend and enjoyed several standard sandwiches (sausage egg and cheese) on different bagels including sesame, poppy and cinnamon raisin. All so yummy.\n\nBest bagels in Philly!!!\n\nThey offer tons of cream cheese flavors, real Nova lox and pastrami sandwiches among other tasty choices.\n\nLa Colombe coffee yay. Draft lattes too.\n\nFree WiFi. Comfortable seating and a decent amount of outlets. Work anyone?\n\nSuper friendly staff",
"Love the vibe walking in. The decor, music, and friendly staff were all inviting. Ordered a sesame bagel with veggie cream cheese. The bagel was a bit bland and tasted more like bread than a bagel. However, I might be more biased towards New York style bagels as I typically enjoy a saltier taste and fluffier consistency inside. The cream cheese also lacked flavor and the texture I typically look for in a veggie cream cheese. I also ordered an iced coffee which was just ok. Overall, great location and space but just average flavors.",
"Great new location with the same tasty bagels. I kept it simple with scallion cream cheese on a sesame bagel and was not disappointed - the bagel was fresh and so were the scallions. Looking forward to trying their many creative bagel sandwiches and pizzas!",
"I was very excited when I saw them setting up this shop. It looks beautiful, flowers on the roof and super sleek on the inside. And then i saw they had La Colombe on tap. So today i decided to walk in and try. \"Montreal\" bagel and get a La Colombe draft latte. Normally ill go to the La Colombe which is like a few blocks away but this was slightly closer. Well obviously I ordered a draft latte and because the bagels looked amazing, i got an everything bagsl with vegetable cream cheese. Actually, i asked if i could have vegetable and jalapeno cream cheese but apparently thats not possible . Ok so my draft latte, all foam!!!! It dissipated within minutes of leaving. If you haven't had a draft latte, its like pouring beer, you need to make sure you tilt the glass so you dont just get a lot of \"head\". So that was a waste of $5. Then i get home and try the bagel. The bagel is delicious. Philly has really sucky bagels; not like ny or nj. But this place did it right... and thats where they stopped because the \"veggie\" cream cheese is just cream cheese with carrots. They should just refer to it as carrot cream cheese. Ugh such a disappointment!! Worst $11 I've ever spent. The two stars are for the bagel itself.",
"Walked in this morning, bought 3 bagels to go. One was good and fresh; two were hard as rocks, possibly left over from yesterday. They should put little flags on their bagels to notify customers which are fresh and which are stale. Not going back anytime soon.",
"Hi tell your man that you turn a bagel n into a delightful treat they are excellent I love going into the air and purchasing a bagel because I know that they're going to built it like a building and I'm going to be a satisfied customer afterwards",
"The pizza bagel is my favorite. Also a fan of the scallion cream cheese on any of the bagels and the frittata scramble. Some of the reviews say they brought bagels home and they were stale. I agree that the bagels don't keep as well as a more fluffy traditional bagel - BUT if toast them up at home, they're perfect.",
"These folks have been great during the shut down and current pandemic. Their online ordering system is very easy to use and they are incredibly efficient and kind when you go there. \n\nSo far we have had their everything bagel and whole wheat everything bagel and both have been absolutely fantastic. The olive, scallion, and lox cream cheeses are also absolutely on point. \n\nAs far as the only improvement I think it would be nice to build a half dozen or dozen bagels of mixed variety. Currently, via the online platform one can only order half dozen/dozen of a single variety. \n\nThat said, the bagels here are always fresh and we are more than happy to support these folks during such a tumultuous time.",
"Who can't give 5 Stars when they season both sides of the everything bagel? The only thing I wish my delivery had different was cream cheese on the side of the extra bagel I ordered. I know for the future to request it on the side."
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"Attractive, new bakery shop located on S Dale Mabry Highway at Azeele. \n\nWent in on second day they were open. Good selection of muffins, scones & bakery items along with coffee drinks. The breakfast menu includes egg sandwich, signature toasts with unique ingredients. The menu will expand with time as they get fully open & rolling.",
"I'm from Europe and always looking for good cafe and bakery. Brioche has it all in one ! Super cute decoration and super Clean . Pastries are fresh and yummy . Staff is friendly and happy . French toast was made out brioche made there and was delicious! We liked it very much the egg and bacon sandwich was made fresh for us . And they made cappuccino too .",
"There are a ton of options, sweet and savory. There is also a brunch menu that looks delicious that we want to go back for. We had the bread pudding topped with all sorts of berries, that was made the morning of. It was moist, flavorful, and just the perfect amount of sweet! I highly recommend checking out this gem.",
"Our household is obsessed with brioche and eats at least one loaf every week. Naturally we were excited to see Brioche Cafe & Bakery was opening up less than a mile from our house! After patiently waiting for the grand opening we decided to pick up breakfast from Brioche for Father's Day.\n\nWe were the first to arrive as the bakery opened so everything was hot and fresh. I waited in the car with my toddler and newborn baby while my husband ordered our meal. Hopefully we will be able to eventually dine inside once the threat of Coronavirus passes.\n\nWe ordered the breakfast sandwich with bacon, egg and cheese on brioche. It wasn't the most innovative sandwich, but the eggs were cooked perfectly and the brioche was buttery soft. I do not like salmon so I did not try my husband's brioche and lox, but he said it was amazing. My son's blueberry muffin had a slightly crunchy sugary top and was hot and fresh and packed full with blueberries. The highlight of our meal was the bacon, cheese and chive scone. Although I was bummed that Brioche doesn't offer clotted cream, this scone was so packed full of cheesy bacon goodness that it did not need any clotted cream. \n\nWill definitely be returning soon to try more of the menu and order more of the bacon, cheese and chive scones!",
"Finaly an actual French bakery in S Tampa. Which is bad news for my diet I love love this bakery, the owner is a chef pastry herself, very pleasant and hospitable.. their sandwiches, bread, dessert, cookies, quiche, coffee, etc is top notch. The gourmet and fine ingredients used is apparent in every bite, weather it s the butter or gourmet deli meat. I give this place 10 stars if I could. A MUST try! Can t wait to go back and try more delicious treats",
"Elegant new cafe in South Tampa! If you miss traveling and France like I do - this is a place for you! Croissant quiche, or onion soup, croque madame and more! With owner - Chef Badia and French chef in the kitchen plus well trained staff, that cafe is a little gem.",
"A beautiful bakery unlike no other in Tampa Bay. So French and healthy. And hands down the best gravlax I have EVER had. Made in house by Chef Badia. Coupled with the best coffee and espresso I had since our trip to France. Chef Badia has created a gem in the local bakery business. OUI! OUI! OUI!",
"I have been anxiously waiting for this cafe to open and it does not disappoint! I grabbed a late lunch yesterday and had the avo toast and the chocolate almond cookie. I was able to wait in my car and it arrived about 8 mins later with the girl apologizing for the wait and bringing me an extra cookie of some sort! Totally unnecessary, but that went a long way in my book. Great customer service! The avo toast was insane! I wasn't able to finish it all, but it was incredible. I can't wait to go back and try more of their yummies.",
"Pretty new bakery in south Tampa.\n\nI've been missing So Gourmet, so I am happy that Brioche opened up. They have all sorts of fresh bakery items, and they also have a limited made to order menu as well. \n\nI had the breakfast sandwich. It was bacon, egg and cheese on their house bread (cheese toppped brioche?). I was given the option of scrambled or fried egg. When I opted for the fried egg, I was given the option of medium or well done. It was perfectly medium. The sandwich was excellent. The bread was the perfect medium (held everything in, not too hard to be a jaw workout). The bacon was perfectly crispy. The sandwich was tasty but didn't feel super oily.\n\nI also had a coffee. It was fine.\n\nI look forward to returning to try their quiche, which looks similar to the one I loved at So Gourmet.\n\nThe mini mall it self isn't great, and the location is a little far up Dale Mabry. However, parking is plentiful, and the restaurant itself is lovely, and the staff is friendly.",
"I'm a frequent customer here because everything I've had is fantastic so I keep coming back. The cappuccino is like what I've enjoyed in France and Italy. The French onion soup has a depth of flavor I haven't found in Tampa Bay. There's a salmon toast that is better than the lox bagels I love. I've had the Cuban sandwich several times too which is amazing. Am I repeating myself? I can't help it. Every single thing I've had is fresh, beautiful to look at and with flavors you just don't find around here. The cafe is beautifully decorated and the staff is warm and friendly. Brioche is a treat for all of your senses."
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"Brand new and great! It's in the Aldi shopping plaza. Inside and out seating and a large bar with over 15 seats. Grand opening but plenty of seating and of course lots of staff. South fork should be pleased with this option. 26 TV's inside and 14 out side. Wings are excellent. Bake potatoes after 5 pm. A great location.",
"Opening day and no \"newness\" errors. Our waitress, Elizabeth was great! She was very attentive and kind!! The burger was cooked to a perfect medium and the grilled onions on top were perfection.",
"Opening day at Riverview Glory Days Grill turned out to be great. We sat outside in the outdoor patio area. Outside there were around 10 or so TVs. Inside there were a ton. Our waiter Chase did a wonderful job. The portions were huge. We had a Cobb Salad and the Cali Fish Tacos. The drinks we big, and good tasting. They made a perfect first impression. We will definitely put this in our list of places to go.",
"Greeted right away even with training. Opened door and all. Great location and inside very open with high ceiling. Food is delicious. Its island time drink is refreshing. Seating outside and inside mixture of high top, booth bench style and 8 seat to 4 seat table seating available. Im so happy with this Glory days so close to home.",
"Great service today. Outdoor seating was perfect. Tables were spaced out everyone was masked. Our server Steven was wonderful. We had many questions and even though he was new, he found answers. Food was timely and very good. Great location and staff !! Only opened few days ago but stellar job by the staff",
"This place is awesome! Great food and great service.....Staisha and Hannah do a great job of taking care of their customers!!!",
"Wow! We stumbled on this place today. Apparently, they just opened a week ago! GREAT atmosphere and FANTASTIC food!!!! The service was amazing. Our waitress, Staisha, was the sweetest! The service staff trainer, Liam, was enthusiastic and welcoming. We had such a great experience, that we are planning our next visit. ALL DAY HAPPY-hour! Support local and visit this wonderful new restaurant!!!",
"Wow finally Apollo Beach has a restaurant that has truly been needed. Opening week and this PLACE is like it's been opened for weeks, service was A+, and the food quality was fantastic. The Cali tacos are really great and the Chicken tenders were some of the best I have had. The cauliflower wing appetizer was the bomb. If you like cold beer they serve it COLD and frosty glasses\nJust can't say enough of how pleased we were with everything.\nkeep up the great service and quality!!!!!\n Brian Apollo Beach",
"Okay, so I've been going to the Tampa location for years and I'm from the riverview area. So I was so excited to see Glory days being built close to home! We arrived around 1pm on a Saturday and it was packed! To our surprise, No wait times! All staff were super friendly, and practiced Covid safety measures like wearing masks, sanitizer, gloves when needed. \n\nWe were seated in a booth quickly and our server was quick, and a pleasure to have! The manager came around maybe 6 times (no exaggeration) to make sure we were good; which was nice since we could sense his excitement but it was a bit much. This location is the only location that offers the pineapple rum drink for $6! Honestly tasted like straight pineapple juice to me but my friends did enjoy the drink. For my second round I decided to switch it up for my classic red sangria. As always, my sangria packed the right amount of alcohol, size and sweetness! What a win. Our food arrived and everything was DELICIOUS! Portion sizes are BIG, and the pricing is just right! Wow, I am so impressed and can't wait to make this my regular spot! Thank you Glory Days Riverview!",
"Cools staff....for only being open one week they have their s%#t together. Wings had a nice smoked flavor I got the dry rub with tangy Buffalo on side. I would have liked to see some garlic chunks in the sauce since it's garlic based. I would recommend checking them out. Great TV setup for the games as well."
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"Opening weekend for this upscale eatery located on the property that used to house The Old Pueblo Grill. The extensive patio has been retained and updated, includes a Bocci Ball court! The inside area has been thoroughly remodeled, now has lots of natural lighting in the main dinning room that also houses the bar. Seating consisted of charming classical wooden tables and chairs that seat two, four, or six adults. There is also room for 6 - 8 customers at the bar. There are Two larger rooms available for large private partys. Reservations are not currently required. For those of you who remember where the bar was located in the previous establishment, that space will now be occupied by a full service bakery that they expect to have open soon. Our service was excellent throughout our visit, with none of the typical opening weekend hiccups. We ordered the calamari for appetizer, it came out piping hot, perfectly breaded and was very tender. I ordered the Pansotti, which was made with Swiss chard and a walnut sauce. It was delicious! My spouse ordered the Fusilli, which was served with a wonderful mushroom creme and thyme sauce that we both loved. Dessert was a large slice of Tiramisu that was generously dusted with coffee and just the right amount of sweetness, yet very light. All the food here is either made fresh with the exception of some of the pastas, which are imported from Italy. Give this place a try, you won't regret it!",
"What a great addition to Tucson. Unique menu. Homemade pasta is amazing! Had the homemade pasta ribbons with pork and it was delicious. Their lasagna with a beschamel\nSauce was spectacular. And, you have to try their pizza flatbreads. We tried one with bacon, pistachios and dates. Great service and a completely renovated interior, Can't wait to go back and try more!",
"It was pretty good it was Roman style pizza and a salad on a Thursday special for only $10 the glass of sauvignon blanc for $7 was very good and the ambience was great and the service was pretty good so it's a solid 4 stars...... They did have one vegan option and they could have had a vegan salad dressing option but Oh well..... I was a vegetarian tonight and it was pretty good.....",
"My husband and I were excited to hear a new Italian restaurant was opening in Tucson. We came on a Friday night and were impressed by the beautiful design of the restaurant. After being seated quickly, we ordered the soup of the day, tomato basil and a caesar salad to start. Both were good but the house made pasta was the standout. We went with the staff pick of the tagliatelle and the Sfolgia. Both were delicious! We were also very impressed by the service. Everyone was very helpful and accommodating. The staff went as far to replace our left overs after they were accidentally thrown away. We will definitely be back and save room for dessert next time!",
"My husband and I were very excited about a new restaurant opening in Tucson. We tried it Fri, Dec 11th and we were not disappointed!! Everyone was friendly and courteous. Tables were separated to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions. The entrees were delicious. The bread was AMAZING!! Next time I want to try the desserts...they looked great. We'll definitely be back.",
"So wonderful! Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. Our waitress was extremely kind and helpful, she even made a wonderful pairing suggestion to go along with the spaghetti. Pictured is the fresh bread, calamari, bolognese, and spaghetti. The servings do seem a bit small at first but are extremely rich that you won't want much more than you get.",
"It's easy to write this review because everything Locale offers is beyond good, the menu is prepared with care, attention to detail and a obvious love for delicious food. Nick Kruetz and his staff make you feel at home, the restaurant is warm, inviting and friendly. This is the third time eating at Locale Neighborhood Italian and it keeps impressing me, the Artichoke appetizer is totally off the charts with the fried artichoke and lemon slices in a very light but delicious batter, served with a lemon aioli ( this is a must have!) For an entree I had the Cioppino, and it did not disappoint! A wonderful blend of flavor with a slight bit of heat that enhances the flavor of this amazing dish. I could eat this everyday and I do not say that often for one dish, in fact I will be going back to have it again on Sunday. The Eggplant Parmesan is another favorite, but what really makes a 5 star Italian restaurant is the sauce, my favorite Italian restaurant was in Las Vegas, small family owned DiMartinos and sons, it has always placed a high bar in deliciousness but Locale crushes it. I am so impressed with Locale and happy to have a neighborhood restaurant close enough to walk to, that I would drive 50 miles to eat at! Delicious, wonderful and served with a lot of love for what they do! You are missing out if you do not eat here! One of Tucson's best!",
"This new eatery was really good, we ate in the patio on December 19th, 2020, tables were separated in accordance with Covid 19 guidelines, our server was very courteous and all the waitstaff was super nice, they evening was kinda cool but the heaters made eating out comfortable, the food was amazing! Highly recommend!!",
"Atmosphere goes a long way, along with great food and service. \n\nThis place has them all! Amazing outdoor seating, good food and drink and friendly, knowledgeable service. I'm so glad someone has finally filled the hole left by Old Pueblo Grille.",
"We had a lovely late lunch on the patio. It's always been the best patio in town and I've missed it since the previous iterations closed. We started with the burrata with basil and tomatoes and some delicious bread. I don't know where they source those tomatoes, but wow- so good. For entrees, two of us had the panzanella (again with those amazing tomatoes), one had the chicken caesar and the other had a sandwich and fries. It was all superb with high quality ingredients. We didn't drink today, but the wine and cocktail menu looked nice and was reasonably priced. Our waiter was charming and attentive. I took a peek at the inside on a trip to the ladies room and I like the update of the space, white paint and new decor lightened up the place and made it feel fresh. We will absolutely be back!"
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"a lot of food for a good price! will definitely leave full and satisfied would recommend the jaeyook (pork) bowl with the fried rice base",
"Staff was very friendly. The food was delicious, I ordered the sweet and sour chicken and my husband had the sweet chili shrimp. Very happy with our selections!",
"Stopped in for the first time!!\nI must say, it very delicious and a nice transition from all the restaurants in the area that do pizza, pasta and burgers. \nI ordered the Fire Bowl and it was amazing!!! Perfect amount of heat and generous amounts of chicken, rice and veggies! \nI will def be going here again!!!",
"I've been wanting to try and wow! I will definitely be coming back. The food was incredible- so tasty and fresh! I got the chicken fire bowl and it was the perfect amount of spice! I also added on the jalapeño Mac & cheese bites and they were perfect! The service matched the great food. Obviously a family run business(there were young kids doing dishes in the back) and I got acknowledgment from everyone- from the man cooking to the young friendly girl who took my order. There was plenty of dine in space but I took mine to go. I am excited for a healthy and delicious alternative in Oakville. I'm sure they will do well!",
"We ventured down to the south county area and found some nice hidden gem! This korean-japanese modern fusion fast food style place did not excite me at the beginning. Their ideas are definitely not something innovative. Some items even seem very ordinary such as the salads. Since they just opened recently I will give an in-depth review on all aspect. Location: If you use GPS or google map, it may direct you to some closed off road. The restaurant is actually located at the square next to Shell gas station so beware of that before coming. This place is nice if you live in the south county area. If you live up north or closer to St. Louis, it might be quite a drive down. \nInside: Simple fast food style dining area with spacious seatings but I can see this place be very packed on the weekend. \nFood: They have 3 main choices. You can either order a bowl with rice/noodle base, salad bowl or chicken tenders/chicken wings. We had a party of 5 so we were able to try a variety of options from the menu. We had bulgogi bowl, fire bowl, tofu salad and jaeyook bowl. We also added 5-piece boneless chicken with ssamjang sauce and 5 -piece chicken wings with jala-mango sauce. Out of the bowls, I think the bulgogi bowl is the tastiest! All of them taste very good in general. The portion is huge for the price! They gave you a lot of meat so you would be very very full if you finish all of it. For me, that portion is 2 meals worth. Tofu salad is pretty decent. They also put a lot of tofu. I recommend ordering boneless chicken because the pieces are way bigger than the wings with bones. I swear to god one piece of that boneless chicken equal 2 pieces of regular chicken tender at other places. Ssamjang sauce was really good with it as well. \nService: This is a family-owned business so they are very nice and friendly. However, the amount of orders could be overwhelming for them as food can take awhile to come out. I knocked off a star for that reason. \nOverall, I enjoyed my meal here. I would see myself come here pretty often if it were located closer to where I live. It's definitely but I wouldnt drive an hour back and forth just for it. They have catering options and it looks very reasonable. If I have a party I would definitely consider ordering from there. They are also available through doordash so I guess you can also do delivery. I'm all about supporting small local business so I hope people can check out this gem! I see potentials at this place.",
"This will probably be my new to go spot for take out. The bowl was delicious. Staff were very kind! Maybe a couple bucks more than other fast food but worth it with the fresh ingredients and portion sizes!",
"This place is so good and the ingredients are so fresh. When I go I get the chicken teriyaki bowl and I've had it with fried rice and noodles and both are amazing. I can't believe how much they give you... it's really two meals. and for the price you just can't beat it, definitely one of our new favorite spots!!",
"Was really looking forward to trying this and they did not disappoint! Delicious food and the service was great. So happy to have this place close by!",
"Not currently offering delivery during shutdown.\nOrdered wings in Hot, Fire, Yumy. Wings were good. Hot wings are more a sweet heat BBQ style than the customary orange glow hot you usually see at other places. As a regular spicy hot wing eater I would say the \"hot\" is more mild. Friend got the \"Fire\" and felt it was more a medium. Overall good flavor. Different than traditional wing place. Person who helped me was very nice, nice on the phone, came out to the car for delivery. I would like to try the other dishes which look amazing but today was wing day only.",
"2nd time giving them a shot. Utilized their curbside pickup. All in all, not bad food by any means. Primarily complaint is that I can tell that there's an excessive amount of sugar in their recipes. Traditional Bulgoki, Teriyaki, or dishes such as Bibimpap should not have this much sweetness to their meats or sauces. I suppose many customers like their sugary intake. I am more than of a traditionalist and try to eat relatively healthy. Nonetheless, I would definitely recommend them despite the lack of very authentic flavors. Good quality, service, portions, and acceptable price. I have had better at this price range, but not close to this immediate area."
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"Today we tried FIRE Chicken for the very first time. Based in a very small previous fast food space that now sports a great paint scheme and news signs is a chicken centric Korean (ganging) style take out only restaurant. But the outside is not what FIRE Chicken is about. It's about some unique flavors I haven't had in STL as of yet. We ordered the Fire Chicken combo as well as the Red Chicken combo and both were delicious. The chicken was well cooked with a light breading and really great sauce. I preferred the Red which had more of a chili flavor compared to the soy of the Fire. Both were labelled with \"1 Pepper\" but I found them to be just nicely spicy. The rice on the side featured some crispy puffed rice and was really interesting as well. While not on my regular route, I'd definitely eat here again and recommend to any of my food loving friends. And the staff was super friendly as well.",
"Drove by this place and noticed it had changed so we dropped by to check it out. Ordered the fire chicken and dumplings.\n\nWe got the large order without rice and it's pretty darn good! I would compare it to like a general tsos or hot braised chicken, obviously with different sauce / flavors.\n\nMy only complaint was that some of the chickens are really crispy and some of them are softer. Other than that, great small takeout place, hope they do well in the midst of everything going on!",
"The food was awesome. If you like Korean fried chicken this is the place to go to. The red chicken is my favorite.",
"I placed an order tonight to celebrate my son's birthday. The lady on the phone (she told me her name and I can't remember it.) was so helpful. When I got there to pick up my order she continued to be so personable and positive. I didn't know if I would make it home with the food because it smelled so good. When I got home we all sampled a little of everything. We were not disappointed at all. Everything was delicious. Thank you so much for helping us celebrate. We will be back.",
"Let me start saying I was upset that my favorite Chinese restaurant (BekHee) closed down last year and the place sat empty for months. \nBut like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, FIRE CHICKEN was born! Very simple, yet flavor packed menu. Can't wait to try all their offerings. \nThis time I had the Spicy Chicken bowl. I could tell I was in for a treat from the smells that filled my car. Got back to work and all the co-workers had to take a look. \nPerfectly cooked vegetables, the spice was just right. Enough to make your mouth tingle, but not over powering too that's all you taste. The only thing I would change is the egg. It could be a soft boiled egg to allow the yolk to blend into the mixture. Other than that perfect. \n\nVery friendly lady behind the counter. \n\nThey are card payment and carry out only. \n\nI'LL BE BACK!",
"Saw this place while driving on Page and was excited by the name and the prospect of another great Korean restaurant in the area. Tried it one time, ordering the Red Chicken Gangjung (fried boneless chicken pieces in red gochujang based sauce), a Spicy Beef Bulgogi bowl, and Popcorn Mandu. The order was done right on time and the lady who handed me the bag was very sweet and made sure I knew to keep the bag open so that the chicken would not get too soggy. That said, during the ten minute drive home it did get kind of soggy anyways. I can't fault them too much for this under the circumstances, but it does take away some of the appeal of the dish. The chicken is essentially just fried chicken pieces in thick sauce with a side of rice. The quality of the meat was very good and it was cooked right, but I found the sauce much too sweet and cloying. The rice is white rice topped with a small splash of soy sauce and some little droplets of fried batter. It looked interesting but really was not a very creative way to dress up the rice. There were no veggies or pickles either of which would have made the combo much better. The Bulgogi served on rice did have some veggies mixed in which was good, but again much too sweet and lacking any BBQ char. Finally the Popcorn Mandu. Not sure if these mandu (meat dumplings) were house made or store bought and dressed up (I suspect the latter, but not sure). They were fried and sauced with mildly spiced mayonaise and some melted cheese. Not bad, but also not very interesting. This dish needs additional seasonings and maybe dry toppings to add some spark. I would not mind trying Fire Chicken again, but given the choice I much prefer O Wings down the road on Page for Korean fried chicken, and for other dishes I prefer Sides of Seoul (also down the road on Page). I hope this assessment spurs Fire Chicken to up their game and provide some real competition to the korean food landscape in STL.",
"Portions on the medium side of things , not large. \nFood is fresh, delicious. \nLady behind counter is smiling and happy to see you. Greets you and is happy to see you.",
"We were hunting for dinner on a Friday night and we lucked up on this place!! Read the reviews and figured let's give it a shot....soooo glad we did!! Good food!! Good portions!! Great service!! I wish I could remember the lady's name who took our order...so sweet, so friendly! We will be back",
"Fire chicken- Korean food restaurant was pretty good. Veggie dumplings were crispy and tasty and I loved the spicy mayonnaise on top. The beef Bulgogi Ramen had outstanding flavor and the broth was rich. The red chicken with the gochujang sauce was not as spicy as I expected. The kind lady that took my order and prepared it for me said they could make it spicier as I was talking to her about the spice level but since I had called in my order for carry out it was too late. I will definitely try it again with the spicier level. The food as a whole was fresh and tasty and I can't wait to try the red chicken at a spicier level!",
"This is a great mom and pop Korean chicken restaurant. The food was fantastic and the portions were plentiful. The one thing I was not into was the mandu because they seemed like a preñase item that was not made in house."
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"Only once before have I had pizza that tasted this good -- and that was in a small town in Italy. The owners of Pizzata have brought that style of Pizza to Philadelphia. The flavors are balanced and subtle, with a delicious thin crust and just the right amount of cheese (and the right cheese, too - not the harsh, salty stuff that you often find on Philadelphia pizzas). I happened to stop by before they opened for business and they were nice enough to bake me a pizza to take home to my hungry family. It was a culinary experience in a box.",
"This pizza is very different. Amazing crust...thin.. takes 3 day to make. Sourdough taste. Owner couldn't be nicer. A great addition to the area. Try it and you won't be disappointed",
"Pizza is A+. Crust is on the thinner side (not thin tough), but crispy and crunchy, has a sourdough vibe to it. Sauce has a little tang, and cheese is flavorful.\n\nReally good NY style pizza - reminiscent of John's on Bleeker I think. \n\nThis place is a great addition to the neighborhood. I'm psyched.",
"This is a super friendly local pizza place and Pizzata's crust-loving chefs do not disappoint! We tried Pizzata for take out on a Sunday because they had sold out by 5pm on their soft opening the day prior! They are open for pick up and currently have 2 indoor tables and a small interior. \n\nWe tried the plain pie - delicious and flavorful - as well as the burrata (on which of course the burrata was the star!). The \"naturally leavened dough\" creates a crust on this pizza is fabulous. It's crispy with great integrity as well as chewy and soft. All pizzas are finished with EVOO and parmesan (which i honestly could have done without).\nThe service was great and we will be back soon. Looking forward to supporting a local pizza joint that opened during the pandemic!",
"Called in on Wednesday at around 6 and we got their LAST pizza. They say they make around 80 per day. I would recommend calling in on the earlier side to make sure they you get it before they sell out. That being said, they just opened a week ago, so maybe they will increase their capacity soon.\n\nWe got the Burrata and it was delicious! The crust is thin but substantial and had a nice chew. Just the right amount of sauce. We are definitely coming back.",
"I had been waiting to try Pizzata for a little while now and wasn't aware that they had opened in late September. We just ordered a plain pie. \n\nThe pizza was pretty good, a it's more like a medium size than a normal large pie. The crust seems to be sourdough, it's very chewy and has a tang to it. My least favorite part personally but it's a bit different than I'm accustomed to. The sauce had some good flavor but was a bit light. The cheese was my favorite part, not sure what the blend is but it's definitely a more cheesy pie than saucy. The basil, fresh Parmesan, and EVOO finish is a nice touch as well. \n\nOverall, I'd give the pizza a 7.5. I had pretty high expectations going in, and while it was still good pizza it was slightly underwhelming for me. I will certainly be back in the near future, as it is still one of the better pizza places in the neighborhood. I'd like to try some of their specialty options, and the open face toasts sound great too.",
"Pizzata Pizzeria joins my ranks as one of the top pizza joints in Philadelphia (I'd even go as far as saying they may serve up some of the best pizza in the world). Everything about their pizza is superb and made from top notch quality ingredients. If you enjoy the taste of Angelo's pizza (sauce, cheese, basil) and the thin crispy crust of Taconnelli's or Pizzeria Beddia, Pizzata nails both of these aspects with their pizza and by doing so, differentiates themselves from their competition. I ordered the plain with my first visit. Cannot wait for my next pie from here.",
"Plain red pie had the perfect sauce-to-cheese ratio. High quality ingredients all around - caesar salad was also excellent. Can't wait to try their other pies.\n\nIt's not cheap, but given the location, quality of the product, and portion sizes, you get what you pay for. \n\nA solid addition to the Rittenhouse pizza market. Gives Dolce Carini (a cheaper alternative) a run for its money.",
"Let me tell you, Pizzata Pizzeria was truly incredible. Good energy across the board. Every single thing that I have actually tried has been rather flavorful. Bonus that their service is so really good, they are so swift and polite. I would highly recommend Pizzata Pizzeria if you're looking for something different and cool.",
"The pizza was dreamy: perfect tanginess, crunchiness and chewiness in the dough. Obviously using quality ingredients on top. Treat yourself and get this!"
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"If you want to experience what a true Irish Pub is supposed to be like, you should go here! This place felt like home, beautifully crafted and all the staff was extremely friendly! The food was delicious. I tried the Reuben Rolls (egg rolls!) and the cottage pie! Guinness has always been my favorite, but now it REALLY is since I was able to try a \"proper\" Guinness!! Many other beer selections, whiskies, scotch. The music playing is Irish, and I can't wait to see the live Irish music that will be playing on the weekends. I'm so happy this place is in my neighborhood, will be coming back and often! Sláinte!",
"Came in here on a Friday night! Live music, great Irish whiskey selection, good bartenders! We even got to meet Arthur, the owner, who couldn't have been nicer! We will definitely be back to try the food, and brunch!",
"We went around 12:30 Sunday afternoon and it was very busy, but we got a table quickly.\n\nWhat a great job on the remodel.....both inside and out. It definitely feels very inviting. \n\nSo we started with the McArthur's Craft beers. My wife had the Red and I had the IPA. Both were good. As an FYI, if you haven't been to Ireland, you do not know what REAL Guinness is! \nFor lunch, we ordered the Buffalo wings, and fries. Hot wings, hot fries and cold beer. Yeah!\n\nThe server was very attentive and everything came out promptly.\n\nDEFINITELY a welcome change after the last couple of years of Babalu in that place.\n\nThe DOWNSIDE is the placement of the stage in proximity to the tables. The music was very good.........but extremely loud and we were off to the side of the stage. I see no reason why I should have to yell to talk with people seated at my table not 2 feet away. In fact it was near impossible to hear the waiter as he was taking our order. \n\nMaybe you can post your music schedule. Not everyone is coming in for the music. Some of us want to come in for a cocktail and a simple meal with friends and conversation.",
"I normally drive by their location a few times a week and was glad to see an Irish bar opening.\n\nI stopped in and immediately felt I was back in Ireland. The music was great and the place was packed. So packed I could not find a place to sit or even stand. I ended up outside on the small front patio to enjoy my Guiness. Although I wanted to try the food, I had no where to eat it!\n\nI'll be back .... earlier...",
"You totally feel like you are in a cozy pub in Ireland! The remodel is absolutely gorgeous! We had cottage skins (Shepards pie on a potato skin), hot wings, curry chips, meatballs as well as the Fish and Chips and everything was delicious!! I have a hard time deciding what is my favorite. The front part of the restaurant is more open with tables and fantastic live music on the weekends. You can also tuck into the back part of the bar for a cozy spot and talk. The wait staff are super- very friendly! A great place to have a great time!! Cheers!",
"Good food. Great craic. A proper pint. It felt like an Irish pub. A great addition to St. Pete and I'm lucky it's close by. Best of luck with you new venture, hope it's a success. I'll be back after St. Paddy's.",
"On this beautiful day and needed to get out of the house. We took a family trip across the bridge and ordered take out from McArthur's. (all take out 50% off today). Food was awesome and we very much appreciate that you are open during all this craziness. We loved the Reuben, onion rings, Guinness meatballs, scotch eggs, patty melt and whiskey burger. Really has something for everyone!! This is be a regular for us. Coming back with friends too as soon as possible.",
"I was at McArthur's 3 times within their first 2 weeks being open. I love the atmosphere, but even better is the food. The owner is very welcoming. If you love Irish pubs this is the place to go!",
"I have heard good things about this Irish Pub and we finally got take out tonight. OMG It was AMAZING! Best Sheppard's Pie - full of flavor and all kinds of good stuff. Loved it. We also had the Irish Soda Bread which could have been a meal in itself. Reminded me of our honeymoon in Ireland. That good. We will be back..........soon!",
"Love, love, love the Shepherd's pie! Du to Covid 19 we ordered the Shepherd's pie to take home. It was wonderful. So often when I order this dish the vegetables are soggy from cooking all day or it tastes like tomato sauce. Not this one! Vegetables tasted fresh and the pie tasted how I expect it too. Came with fresh soda bread! Yummy. Next up fish and chips."
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"The new place in IV just opened up and it's Kaiju, a restaurant that's next to Buddha Bowls. When Free and For Sale advertised about this place, I had to try this place for myself. Here's my compute dive review:\n\nFried Octopus - a nice fry. There's a good balance of sweet and salty which complements wonderfully. The sauce is a sweet sauce, somewhat similar to applesauce. It was fruity, yet an interesting good combination to the deep fried salty octopus. 4/5\n\nTonkatsu Ramen - Of course, I couldn't leave this place before trying the ramen. First impression, there was a nice balance of toppings, with large pieces of Chashu and a hard-boiled egg. The broth was slightly oily, yet Tonkatsu usually is pretty fatty. First sip - an simple broth. There was a fatty taste, a little salty as well. Not too bad of a broth comparative to IV. The ramen: good texture, not too soft or too firm. The noodles were firm, a good texture. Egg - I wish it was soft-boiled but instead it was hard-boiled. Overall, a good bowl of ramen for IV. A nice complement and diversity to the low amount of asian food in IV. 3.75/5\n\nTotal rating: 4/5 (rounded)\n\nGo here! Pretty nice and pretty good",
"so basically, they had 15% off this whole week based on a facebook post which i assume was the owner, and i love discounts so my friends and i went. i will be speaking on my own part of the experience.\ni ordered the chicken curry because that's the only thing i like and bro it was so fucking schhmack (delicious). the curry was like just right and the potatoes in the curry were !! the chicken was fried (basically chicken katsu) and it was like the perfect two. also the serving is hella huge and is fitting for the price (i'm a fatty and ate almost all of it tho) \nthe waiters and waitresses were very sweet and nice and are exceptionally helpful! they are like the ramen curry angels of iv. \nthe only thing i would comment on is that they use plastic cups which isn't really resourceful but maybe it's just early on in the business. i hope they use sustainable cups ! \ngood food and good service all round :D",
"My friends and I came here today for dinner. We got two orders of the tonkatsu curry (pork) and an order of the tonkotsu ramen. I didn't try the ramen, but my friend said it was pretty average (hence the overall 3 star rating).\n\nI got the tonkatsu curry. The pork was surprisingly tender (not dry at all, like a lot of pork tonkatsu is), but the breading was soft and not crisp so maybe that was why. I thought that the sauce had good flavor but was a little thin, but my main issue with the dish was the sauce to rice ratio. By the time I finished the sauce and half the meat, there was still more than half the rice left, and my friend had the same issue.\n\nI asked the server if it would be possible to pay for the curry sauce on the side, and he said that he could ask the kitchen but that there currently wasn't a button for it. He never returned to let me know either way so definitely keep that in mind when ordering (maybe ask for extra when you order if that's something you care about)\n\nService was fine, not great, but not terrible -- again, not super organized and could use more communication with the kitchen.\n\nNot sure if I'd eat here again, as I think the recipes need tweaking, but I am from the Bay Area so my standard for Asian dishes tends to be set pretty high. But I gave them 3 stars because I think it's pretty average for IV standards -- not significantly better or worse.",
"Honestly, considering this is IV, the food here was pretty good. The ramen and non premium curry were all $12.99 so it wasn't too bad. You can add extra toppings for extra charge as well! The service was also great and everyone was super nice!\nWe got the Tonkatsu Ramen and it was tasty. It came with seaweed, bamboo, tender meat, baby corn and the little pink things. The noodles were a good texture and it even came with a whole soft-boiled egg. The broth was a little light but I preferred it over Nikka Ramen (their broth is too thick and makes me feel sick after a few bites.. )\nWe also got the Tonkatsu Curry and I loved it. It was super crispy and the meat was tender. The potatoes were really flavorful and well cooked. The curry portion seems a lot bigger than the ramen. I would definitely come back for the curry here!",
"For the connivence of being near IV, it is an alright choice to get you your ramen fix.",
"I was so so excited when a ramen place finally opened up in IV! I think hundreds of us were finally waiting for this time to arrive. And when it did, I knew I had to try it! \n\nTo be completely honest, this ramen isn't the best/ greatest I have ever had, but I am giving it a 4 because this ramen was pretty DANG good for IV/ Santa Barbara ramen! Both the ramen broths were super flavorful. The tonkotsu was a little bit too salty, but the consistency is of the both was super good! And my goodness, the portion for the curry was huge!! I was definitely not expecting for it to be that big, but it is definitely worth your money ($13). As for taste, it satisfies the curry craving, but it tastes a little like the instant curry you buy at the asian supermarket... \n\nAll in all, definitely give this place a try if you're in the area & want to satisfy that ramen/ curry craving!",
"Had Tonkatsu curry and fried octopus. Taste pretty authentic. Really enjoy the food. Wish more people to try.",
"Prices are pretty expensive for the average quality and taste of their food. Ramen wasn't too bad but if I had to come here again, which I wouldn't, then I would get that. the gyozas weren't that good and were soggy, and the pork katsu of the curry was too stiff. My friends and I only came here because it was convenient",
"I finally got to try the new ramen place in I.V. and I came on an empty stomach so the food was really delicious. But after a few days I'm just not feeling the same way about the food because the broth wasn't super rich nor was it memorable. The portion for the ramen was big though. I couldn't finish it in 1 sitting and had to take some to-go. \n\nAlso good to know they now have smaller curry portions as some people have said their normal curry portions were huge!",
"Took 15 minutes for someone to take my order and it took another 40 minutes for the food. Longest time I waited for food at a restaurant by far. No exaggeration on the time."
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"We recently tried La Catrina for take out after hearing several really good reviews from friends. It recently opened in the space next to Deals which in the past few years has been several different restaurants. I have to say, I think and hope this place has staying power. The inside was redone and presents as clean and modern. All of the staff were friendly and our order was ready right on time. When we picked it up they had people spaced out well inside and some outdoor seating too. We got the chicken nachos, mahi tacos and short rib encholadas. The nachos were remarkable! Lots of interesting and well flavored toppings and a great toppings to chips ratio. We were impressed by them as takeout I can imagine they're even better fresh. The prices were right on for quality and portion size. We can't wait to try more next time. I hope they do well here in Media its a great addition!",
"I was excited for a new restaurant and the staff was friendly and very helpful with my food allergies.... the food wasn't gross, we ate it, BUT it was extremely disappointing if you were expecting Mexican food. It felt very out of a box/can/freezer section. Not many ingredients nor seasoning. Nowhere even close to authentic Mexican, it's almost inappropriate to call it a Mexican restaurant. Example: inside the chicken enchiladas was literally just plain pulled unseasoned chicken, nothing else with barley a spattering of sauce on top. I guess it is good for people who don't like a lot a seasoning!!",
"Really excellent food. The avocado gazpacho is unusual and delicious. The potions are just right and I highly recommend the Tacos de Coloflor and the Enchilada de Costilla. If there's such a thing as haute Mexican cuisine in a relaxing, comfortable setting, this is it. Welcome to the neighborhood. Can't have too many Mexican restaurants.",
"This is the best Mexican restaurant in Delaware County and is just as good as the gourmet Mexican in Philly. The chef delights with a variety of fresh flavors and colors as well as some nice mix of textures (jicama shaved on the ceviche special, fresh made tostatadas). It was fresh, delicious, and the menu had some nice surprises as well fun specials. We had the tuna ceviche, fresh crab and shrimp guacamole, and the stuffed jalapeño tacos. Everything was just as pretty to look at as it was to eat. We will be back for sure.",
"AMAZING experience. Service was perfect, which I've never said before. Love that it's byo. Most of all, the food is stupendous. We had the ceviche special. I'd return tomorrow to eat it again. The 2 seafood entrees were also delicious, grilled veggies on the side ideally prepared.",
"Wowzers, this is the best guacamole in delco. Candidly, I'm a dos gringos die hard -- but always thought their guac was a little overrated. This guac seals that sentiment for me. The salsa verde is also excellent! Wish they had a spicy salsa as well! Have also had the salpicon salad which was excellent. Finally, also tried camarones a la Diablo-- it was okay -- Agave is the gold standard for that -- although I only tried La Catrina's through takeout, so may revise once I can retry in person!",
"Great dinner. Not your pedestrian mundane \"Mexican\" restaurant. You could tell the moment the Nachos came. Not a plate of chips dripping with cheez wiz. The chorizo with fresh veggies and chihuahua cheese. \nThe mussels special was truly special and loved the camerones were delicious. \nAnd great chorizos!\nCan't wait to return",
"La Catrina is a quaint restaurant on the main street of Media. It open with both indoor and outdoor seating. The staff is super friendly. We came here for lunch after a trail walk. Food is good, but I found it somewhat expensive. The server recommended the chicken and shrimp burrito, which definitely had a good shrimp ratio; however, I found it somewhat bland and needed their hot sauce, which made it much better. My friend ordered the steak burrito, which looks tastier. The loaded nachos were pretty good as well. Currently they do not serve alcoholic drinks, but it is BYOB.",
"I have been to La Catrina twice. The first experience (preCOVID) was good. However, I was there last night with a friend I had not seen in quite some time. We had a couple drinks and some appetizers and visited for several hours. After we paid our bill and my friend was still finishing her drink the manager asked us to leave because they had a line of people waiting and he said we had been at the table too long. He said anything over 1 1/2 hours is not allowed. I have never had this happen before and won't return to this restaurant due to this rude and inconsiderate behavior by the management.",
"We just ordered La Catrina for take out, and it was a real winner! I had the mahi-mahi tacos and my husband had the fried tacos, we also ordered the chips and salsa and finally churros for dessert. \n\nOverall, we loved it and the food was great! I think it beat out Dos Gringos for us, which was our normal spot! Our only real complaint was that it was a little pricey for what we got, and maybe throw some ice cream in with the churros to really make it over the top."
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"I've been wait for Indian cuisine like this for a long time. From the appetizers to desert the authenticity is a joy. Everything was seasoned well and the heat level can be adjusted to your preference. All the staff were knowledgeable. I look forward to returning soon.",
"Had an absolutely awesome dinner tonight at the new Aroma! If you like Indian food, you'll love this new restaurant in Fountain Square. We ordered 2 appetizers, plenty to share for the table, and very yummy. Had goat and chicken dishes as the entree and the chef knocked it out of the park. We finished the evening by splitting / sharing 3 desserts, all delicious. Can't wait to go back and try other appetizers and entrees... well desserts of course too. Excellent experience!",
"Aroma is such a great addition to the neighborhood! The portions are very generous and all the dishes are seasoned perfectly. They're also incredibly accommodating to vegetarians and vegans. Looking forward to having many meals here in the future!",
"Very happy to have stumbled upon this new restaurant in Fletcher Place, right next to Tappers. The service was quick and friendly and the food was next level. Perfect portion size. Glad to see this was a sit-down style and not a buffet-style Indian restaurant, which are all too common.\n\nWe ordered the Saag Paneer and the Paneer Tikka Masala. Get the truffle naan with it, it's incredible. The whole meal was a perfect balance of spices and just hot enough. \n\nExtra points for playing vaporwave music on the speakers! Nice to hear it in the wild. I'm looking forward to coming back. COME VISIT AND KEEP THIS PLACE GOING! Bring friends!",
"Oh. My. Aroma is unbelievably good! We ordered take away dinner last night: Chicken Haryali Tikka (amazing flavor, chicken was perfectly cooked), Potato Peanut Kofta (the sauce was so creamy and flavorful, the dumplings were amazing), and Dhaniya Chicken Curry (Delicious curry and very satisfying!). All were amazing and would happily order again! I am looking forward to trying their lunch menus out as well as numerous other offerings on their menu. I am very happy Aroma opened downtown and will be ordering many more times from here!",
"This place is on point. Every bite filled with the perfect amount of spice. My wife and I are thrilled to have this option in our neighborhood of Fletcher Place. I have been to many Indian cuisines in the States and abroad and Aroma is top notch. Also, Christian was a very engaging waiter and was a nice addition to the experience.",
"The food is delicious! The service was amazing! We are so excited to have Indian food in our neighborhood, Fletcher Place. Our waiter Christian was friendly and helpful. We are full and satisfied and will definitely be back.",
"Wonderfu meal great presentation and the food was delicious really great atmosphere and service was very good as well I'll definitely be coming back regularly",
"This is a new Indian restaurant with some very interesting menu items. Had visited on the opening day and although it was quite full the service was pretty good and the good tasted better than most Indian restaurants I've been to. Hope it keeps getting better! :)",
"Was amazing Indian food in the heart of Indianapolis! The hostess was so friendly and kindly asking if we needed anything else and and made sure we had the best experience possible. I could definitely tell how invested she was in the customer experience.\n\nI had the lamb shank which was absolutely amazing and would definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of trying the dish. The garlic naan accompanied the meal well. The mango lassi was one of the best I've had in a long time! \n\nThe mango shrimp was actually some of the best shrimp I've ever eaten!\n\n10/10 would recommend to a friend!"
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"This is a wonderful new spot to check out for date night. The food is fresh, clean and straightforward. Start with the oysters or scallop and endive salad. The duck breast and seared bass are amazing entrees. The cocktail flight is a creative way (for people who want to try everything) to get a taste of the inventive list without going overboard on the booze.",
"Loved this new spot!!!! The vibe is just right, amazing design, wonderful staff, cool menu and awesome location!! I felt very \"covid safe\" and all staff wore masks properly. This mock-tail was DELICIOUS, so refreshing and tart. All good was delicious and came out quickly. The mac was so creamy but not overwhelmingly creamy. Can't wait to go back!!!",
"Beautiful decor all around, inside, deck and front patio style seating. Very earthy with a modern 'warehouse' open exposed ductwork motif with large push out windows.\n\nThere is a suggested time limit so your service must move accordingly. It pretty much moved along. A further the introduction I was offered water I accepted. If 'Madie' hasn't been to the table she will arrive shortly'. She had but appeared again Within 2 mintues, I placed my full order along with my to go desert. \n\nAt 7:49 My food was ordered 8:00 it arrived cold. Nothing worse than cold French Fries! After I informed the server I received another order of fries within minutes they were slightly greater than warm. This would be okay if the ketchup wasn't served cold. In all the Lola's Burger was pretty decent, juicy and flavorful because of the added condiments. The fries are shoestring generally how I like them. \n\nBased on my view of the bar the person there was working it like 'A BOSS! The cocktail flight Margaritaville and the drinks alone may be worth the visit. This is the flight to get. Going forward if there's a happy hour or 'bar specials' I'm so there. \n\nI did a taste test of my to go Ricotta Beignets, DELICIOUS!!! Kudos to Mandi, thanks for the service!",
"I'm so glad Lola's is open! We tried it out last night for dinner with friends and everyone loved what they had. Our server was wonderful. We started with the cheese board with local cheeses from PA, it had Gouda, Brie and Blue Cheese. Everything was great on the board.\n\nI had the lamb leg which was really delicious with a rich sauce, (the server also approved of my choice). My partner had steak and fries and loved it. My friend ate the chicken entree and thought it was delicious too and the right portion. Not too big. \n\nFor drinks we tried the Water Lily which was perfect. Not too sweet and the gin was delicious. I tried some wine. The Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc are on draft from local wineries. The pinnacle dry rose wasn't great, it was sweeter than I thought it would be. I couldn't drink it. But I enjoyed the whites. \n\nWe were too full for dessert, but I'm going to return for the ricotta beignets!",
"Stunningly beautiful restaurant and incredible food! Ambiance and vibe are so much fun, upscale yet laid back. Can't wait to be here all the time!",
"The service - from check in to server to clearing the table - was consistently very friendly and efficient. The baked brie was well seasoned, but needed more bread, which was quickly supplied. The kale salad was fresh and nicely dressed. The portion for the scallops was on the small side, which left room for excellent beignets. Overall, the cocktail/beer menu was expansive, but the food menu could use a few more options. As I was there on their 4th day of operations, I hope that will come in time.",
"I went last night with a friend and absolutely loved my experience. We started with the chickpea polenta fries, I got the leg of lamb and she got the duck, and for dessert we got the seasonal fruit tart and ricotta beignets. Everything was absolutely delicious. The food came out quickly and I could tell that everything was fresh. The service was great and the outdoor area was beautiful. I will definitely be returning.",
"Was our first venture out to eat since COVID-19 \nAte outside and enjoyed the experience was weather perfect \nWe ordered the burgers and beer \nBoth most excellent cooked as we ordered \nMolly our food server was attentive and friendly and wore her mask properly as did all staff \nWe'll return \nNice to see people starting to get out again",
"Had our second outing at Lola's last night and it was a great experience.\n\nOur first was drinks/apps and dessert at the bar opening weekend. I really appreciated the attentiveness to COVID safety (e.g. plexiglass patricians along the bar every 2 chairs). Oysters and cheese board work awesome. Really enjoyed the hand mixed drinks and tried a flight of the cocktails on tap as well. Beignets were awesome for dessert! \n\nSecond experience was an outdoor party of four. Service was great, food and drinks were excellent. Only downside was the weather was a bit chilly and we weren't directly under one of the heaters but no biggie.\n\nSo happy to see people out and about safely again. Really glad to see suburban square pivoting so well into this post covid world. Love having fun restaurants with great ambiance in Ardmore :)",
"They say 3 times is a charm and this third time proved that Lola's Garden is totally worth it! The first 2 issues weren't biggies but just don't let the hostess schedule you for a Monday dining experience because apparently the restaurant is closed on Mondays. \n\nLola's is part of the same restaurant group as Morgan's Pier and Harper's Garden and you can tell - the garden aesthetic is beautiful! Plenty of seating both indoor & outside (apparently this is currently the largest outdoor space in the area).\n\nIt's Ardmore Restaurant Week, and I normally don't take advantage of the special because it never seems to be worthwhile. Nevertheless, Lola's definitely delivered (only $30 for 3 courses) and didn't skimp with reduced portions - woohoo! Each course got better and better:\n\n1. Burrata Cheese & Baby Beets app was good\n2. Pan Roasted Cod was flaky, buttery & big...and the sauce & garnishment were delightful!\n3. Seasonal Fruit Tart surprisingly won me over considering I'm a chocoholic and there aren't any chocolate desserts currently offered (hoping they expand the menu soon to include chocolate dessert...I need it in my life! Lol).\n\nOther people in my party ordered Roasted Free Bird Chicken Breast which was tender & crisp at the top with stew sauce, olives & zucchini AND the Grilled Duck Breast was juicy and \"never had duck this tender\" lol.\n\nOur server Katie was great! Very attentive to our needs and questions while providing thorough explanations. For instance, she advised that only PA liquors are currently served while they work on securing a more expansive liquor license. Also the AMAZING part about the drinks is that every cocktail is on draft - so you can taste before you commit!\n\nGreat food. Great vibes (both The Internet & Solange played overhead). Great time and looking forward to dining again (next time will be for brunch because that menu has the nerve to look even more appetizing!)."
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"Hands down the best pizza in philly! The crust has amazing flavor not bland like so many and the sauce awww the sauce!!! This pizza will make your Italian grandma mad cause it's better than hers!",
"Angelo has a special story and makes an incredible pie. It all starts with the sauce for me and this family recipe has been in the works for 50+ years. My family loves both the cheese and tomato pies. Angelo has been actively making moves after receiving some publicity through @stoolpresidente's 8.1 scored frozen pizza review. He has been scouting this storefront for awhile and I'm very excited to check it out. Do yourself and your family a favor and head to TheAngeloPizza.com / @TheAngeloPizza and support the American dream. His products are worth the price and truly represent what Italian culture is all about! Can't wait to stop by the new location.",
"Got to try the frozen pizza from Angelos and it did not disappoint whatsoever! We had the tomato pie and it was so flavorful and the crust was was perfect not too crispy and not too soft. It was very easy to order and would definitely do it again!",
"This place is INSANE. We went and picked up a couple pies for their soft opening, and I honestly couldn't believe how delicious and addicting this pizza is. It's very well seasoned, and the crust has a PERFECT crisp to it. \n\nIn addition to The Angelo Pizza (what they call their original cheese pizza), we also got \"The Paulie\" which has homemade meatballs on it. The Paulie was just okay in comparison to the cheese pie, in my opinion.\n I can't wait to go back and try out all of their other options. So happy to have this wonderful new business in the neighborhood!",
"The hype was worth the wait!! I ordered the \"Not Pepperoni pizza\" ...it was the perfect amount of toppings between the roasted red peppers, soppressata and of course the sauce! Can't wait for their grand opening!",
"Showed up on opening day and was the second person to order. Was trying to be patient since I knew they were a new business that might be struggling to fulfill orders. After waiting an hour I went in to check with them on the status of my order and they told me they lost my ticket and were out of pizza. How do you lose the second order ticket and how do you run out of pizza in an hour? All they did was offer me a refund for the pizza I never got. No other acknowledgment of the mistake that wasted an hour of my day. Not sure what the pizza tastes like but be prepared for some frustration if you decide to check this place out.",
"A simply incredible pizza. Showed up opening day knowing things would be a it crazy and boy were they! News crews, reporters, and long lines. I gotta say though, the pizza was WELL worth it. Incredible. Every ingredient shines and you can tell they are top quality. I got the Angelo and it was the perfect cheese pizza. Will definitely be coming back and can't wait to see what they can do when things calm down! If they ever do... becauae the hype train has left the station.",
"This is a MUST for us whenever we're coming through Philly! And the side pepper dude -- Nice touch Angelo Pizza! One of the best pizzas I've ever had! (I guess having \"Pizza\" as your last name, almost mandates your career choice -- Great story!!)",
"Week 1. Got in line before 12pm on a rainy Friday and was number 3. Ordered The Angelo. Waited 25 minutes. Pie was smaller than expected. Sweet sauce was tasty but too much sauce to cheese ratio - definitely not as pictured. Cheese was also not the bubbly brown pictured - I think they rushed it. Crust was right amount of crispy for a thin pie. Not worth the wait and in person ordering in my opinion - but I am willing to give another try if they get a better ordering system and get past the early growing pains.",
"First off all I have to say is OMG!! I was lucky enough to come across this place on yelp and decided to give them a chance since were only in town for a couple days. Thank goodness I stopped here. I have been to many states and a few countries and tried pizza in all of them. I consider myself a huge Pizza fan. This has to be some of the best pizza I've ever had. My wife ordered the Noni and I ordered the Angelo based off the recommendations of the guy working in the back. It's hard to explain how good these pizzas were. We will be taking a couple with us when we leave the city tomorrow. I would highly recommend grabbing a pizza or four from this place. We will definitely be back on our next trip."
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"Incredible food and friendly service! \nComfort food at its best! \n5 stars! Well done Dan! \nTake-out only for now, and all of the employees are following CDC guidelines",
"Everything that Dan makes is absolutely mouthwatering! He makes ordinary meatloaf taste like a gourmet meal. Everything we've eaten from this new place has been 5 star. From main courses to soups, salads and sweets, all amazing. Can't wait to visit again when we return to our winter home. We'll be regulars for sure.",
"I'm so excited to have this little restaurant cafe close to me. All the food I've tried is delicious and the latte with oat milk was one of the best coffee drinks I've had. The new decor inside is fun with plenty of seating but also recommend the outdoor patio to feel a little bit of our St Pete downtown vibe.",
"This place just opened Wednesday in the space Banyan used to occupy on MLK. \n\nCurrently serving breakfast, with savory and sweet pastry options made in house daily, they will begin offering homemade soups to go and Monday pre-made meal pickups, available to order. More on this can be found on their fb page:\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/uptowneatsstpete/ \n\nI got a double shot of espresso w/ half and half (my usual) and the espresso was quite good. Also tried their bacon and egg biscuit bomb as well as a leek, potato, and onion turnover. The biscuit bomb had a good ratio of egg to biscuit but was a tad on the salty side for me. The turnover was quite nice (also quite salty) with a hefty amount of chorizo and light on the potato, although wasn't totally over the moon about either. \n\nThey also have day old pastry options at a discounted price, which Is a nice touch. \n\n-Ambiance- A chill, coffee shop vibe with friendly staff and owner that are eager to please. \n\n-Accessibility - There are decent parking options with a small lot in back & usually street parking. \n\n-Outdoor seating- Lots of outdoor seating, which is quite shaded. They also ask smokers to sit at the far table, as to not disturb the non-smokers which I truly appreciate. \n\n-Hours- Open W-Sun, Closed M/Tu\n\nExcited to come back and try the soups, and Monday meals!",
"My latte and baked oat meal were amazing. Friendly service and everything was delicious. Plenty of Pat door seating. I will definitely be back.",
"Finally made it in to try this new spot where the old Banyan Cafe used to be! I ordered the iced mocha with oat milk (they have dairy and non-dairy milk options) as well as the vegetarian egg sandwich. The sandwich was interesting because they added collard greens to it. Everything was very tasty and the service was great. They plan to expand their menu options since they only recently just opened. We will definitely be back!",
"We had a late breakfast sitting safely outside. My girlfriend and I each got different breakfast items and spent the first few minutes exclaiming over how good both our meals were! Servers were very friendly and efficient. Highly recommend this gem!",
"The most amazing breakfast. Asked Dan to make his best breakfast sandwich. So good. Egg, spinach and Bacon on a roll. Loved it. Service great! Outdoor safe seating. Can't say enough about this place. Don't miss out.",
"The best coffee, savory scones, biscotti and customer service ever! Love love love this place --stop in Chad mize art gallery after a delicious breakfast. Highly recommended.",
"Uptown eats is beyond fabulous everything that I've had there is tasty and impeccably prepared. The coffee oh my stars the coffee! Just go there and try it!"
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"So excited this place opened right next door to my condo! Finally a healthy food option in downtown Nashville . I ordered the Aristotle bowl (mini) with Shiitake Teriyaki as my protein and half rice/half lettuce as the base. It was the perfect size & so delicious. The owner & General Manager came out and spoke to us and we're so excited to be in the neighborhood. Definitely will be a regular here!",
"Super friendly staff and great food! My boyfriend who was very skeptical about eating meat substitutes, ended up loving his food!",
"Wonderful, fresh foods, kind customer service, with great recommendations. This is a new, clean, sleek, safe spot with a quirky manager full of positive energy. Totally satisfied.",
"I visited Copper Branch in Nashville a few days ago and ordered the Copper Burger deluxe. I wasn't sure what to expect because veggie burgers can be hit or miss, but I was delightfully surprised when I took the first bite. I've had a decent amount of veggie/vegan burgers in my life and I can confidently say this ranks in the top 3, if not even number one. The oven baked fries were also amazing. I got to eat a decent amount of fries without feeling super heavy after eating them. The \"tap\" water topped it off. The manager informed us of the high-tech filtration system the store uses. It didn't taste like tap water at all. It was refreshing to have some quality water after having gross tap water all week at the bars. The manager and workers were also very pleasant! If Copper Branch was located near where I live, I would be a regular customer for sure. If I'm ever back in Nashville, I'll be sure to come back and get another burger!",
"Had lunch at the new restaurant today in Nashville, Copper Branch. We tried the falafel wrap and the Asian fusion bowl. Both were fresh and delicious. This is a great way to introduce plant-based eating to Nashville. Super tasty, made with great ingredients, and inviting. The restaurant was clean and beautiful. And the staff were super friendly. They have done a great job here. We will be back many times.",
"First time here...great Asian Fusion can't wait to come back for the General Copper Bowl. My bowl was crisp fresh delicious",
"Basically, I don't know how to intelligently and casually say \"I want to eat here every meal every day\". I first learned of Copper Branch at 2020 VegFest. So, I was excited to try them out.... and they did not disappoint. It's plant based heaven with Asian cuisine (rice and noodle bowls), yummy soups, salads, nachos, fries, several plant based protein selections, just....all the good things! Andddddd... there's all day Breakfast! In short, you'll find all the best foods from a variety of cuisines plus DESSERTS. I'm so excited to have another guilt free, healthy and delicious plant based option in town. To sum it up....Nashville, we made it!",
"Food is decent, but tbh i could have made it at home.\n\nIt's super pricey, but it's what you get downtown. I think it's cute and trying to be trendy but i would love to see more creative options",
"I ordered fries and a flatbread and both were not good. I tried to order more food and got no service at the counter. 10/10 would not recommend, but giving two starts because I appreciate vegan options and the baked good looked great; i just didn't get the opportunity to buy them.",
"This place is great. Great quality, great flavor, and fast service. I'm glad to have a healthy option in the area that doesn't charge absurd prices"
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"Excellent service from Kelsey from my call to make a reservation to being greeted at the door to being a fast and friendly server. \nThe chicharrones were big and fluffy and much better than anything you find in the snack aisle. \nBonito Caesar was salty, tangy, crunchy, fishy and delicious! I wish there had been more of the pickled lemons. \nBeets, both red and gold, were earthy and quite tasty! I didn't see the colors until I took the photo with flash- a feast for the eyes, too. \nThe pork collar with purple grits and mushrooms.... the pork was melt-in-your-mouth. The grits..? There was nothing purple on the plate, nor anything I recognize as any kind of grits I've ever had. The pork Lincoln logs were sitting atop a frothy, creamy bed of something heavenly, I just don't know what it was. The mushrooms were salty and sweet. I wanted so much more of the mushrooms and grits, or whatever it was...\nIt's a great addition the the a Fox Park neighborhood and I'm looking forward to my next visit!",
"Great food and even better service! The focaccia and the Hominy were out of this world. The tater tot had different flavors that compliment perfectly. Probably eat there next week to try the other half of the menu.",
"The Lucky Accomplice is located on S Jefferson just north of the Gravois Jefferson intersection. It's in an old building and is styled in a mixture between art deco and modern industrial. The tables are very spaced out for Covid purposes. Very high ceilings. \n\nI was with a group of four and we really enjoyed our experience. The service was great, the food was creative and tasty. They actually had vodka on the signature craft cocktail menu, which I appreciate. It means they're not a bunch of snobby mixologists and that's a switch that is welcome. \n\nI had the pork belly and grits. The grits were creamy and did not taste like grits, but yummy so no complaints. The pork belly was delish. My friend had the toasted raviolo, which was very large and she enjoyed it. The other two had the burrata dish, which is apparently the most popular and they both loved it. I had a butternut squash flan for dessert and it was great. \n\nThere are two entrances. A side and a front. Both a little confusing from the street. It doesn't look like a restaurant when you're driving by. \n\nRecommend!",
"This. Magical. Place. Since moving to the city a month ago, my husband and I have already been twice and we can't wait to go back again. Cool vibes, some of the best service in the city, a kick ass bartender and absolutely amazing food & drinks. \n\nThe cocktails are so bomb, and Wil the bartender is an absolute gem. Their slushies are fantastic- I tried the amaretto one and would highly recommend. We've also tried the negroni, omoplata and ginger mint smash. But hands down, our favorite is the oaxcan gimlet. If you're a mezcal lover like me, try this one! \n\nThe small plates are also fantastic and so much fun to share. We've tried everything the tater tot (perfectly crispy and full of flavor), roasted focaccia with fall pesto & confit carrots. The toasted raviolo should really be a St. Louis bucket list dish- it is literally a giant toasted ravioli and is so much fun to eat! My favorite dish of all is the eggplant caramelle. I can't wait to see what other pasta dished they come up with! \n\nWhen friends (one day) come to visit from out of town and they ask for a unique StL meal, this is the place I will bring them to. So much love for the Lucky Accomplice!",
"This is a great bougie/hipster small plates place to impress a date. My bff and I ordered the giant ravioli (about 7\"x7\") that comes with sauce and more meat stuffing underneath it, the chicken arms, roasted pork collar, and the maple panna cotta for dessert. For drinks, I had the jungle bird and hot fruit mulled wine. She had the ginger mint smash and a traditional aviation. The chicken arms were 4 skewers each holding a 3 section wing. The pork collar was great, but if you're averse to fatty meat like I am, it's easy to eat around those pieces. The sauces/seasonings and accoutrements were amazing. The ambience is cool too--the booths were like little private rooms. Great service as well. No complaints!",
"My friend and I go to so many restaurant to eat . We both are chef . To us good food comes with dedication and love . If you love what you do no matte what you do , it would be excellent. \n We want to have lunch together today . My friend Bernie told me about this place . I am glad we came in . \nWe tried 6 dishes all were outstanding specially the sauces . In every dishes sauce was different and they all had their unique flavor and taste. \nMy complement to the chef . We will be back . To all my friends you should try this place.",
"Tonight was my first time at The Lucky Accomplice and I was absolutely AMAZED by the quality of the food! The menu is wildly unique and each dish bursting with a new flavor. If you're looking for a 5-star meal with a much lower price tag, The Lucky Accomplice is your spot! Oh and Sarah provided excellent service :)",
"This is such a great little spot! The food is amazing (I mean giant toasted raviolis, of course I'm going to love it!) and the drinks are very well made. The restaurant is very cute and and cozy and the staff is amazing - just incredibly kind and friendly! I can't wait to go back.",
"I'm calling it. The Lucky Accomplice in St. Louis is THE restaurant of the season. The highlights: the Pork Collar and the SWEET POTATO, along with the stellar service and the Jungle Bird drink combined with it's total Instagram worthy aesthetic! This is THE place to take a date to impress or a friend to jazz up your life with. You'll drive down Jefferson and notice an assuming neon rabbit beckon you down a side street. The striking juxtaposition of the door that you just entered through and the beauty now laid before you will make you feel a bit Alice in Wonderland- esq. But let's get down to the bones of it: the FOOD. Cut through the giant Toasted Raviolo to find happiness. Two words: parmesean foam. My PERSONAL favorites were the Pork Collar, with its soft purple polenta and distinctive black trumpet mushrooms and malt. The meat is soft and tender, it's like eating a beautiful Ed Sheehan love ballad. The SWEET POTATO with its mix of white sesame and miso... what a combo and cooked to perfection! Seriously. If you don't order the Pork Collar or Sweet Potato, you're missing out. If you are feeling adventurous, try the Broccoli Bagna Cauda with it's white anchovies and marcona almonds. It's a surprisingly delicious taste bud adventure. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the Everything Tator Tot. One giant tot, smothered in cream cheese and confit salmon. We had Kelsey as a server and I hope you do, too! The patience of a saint and we gave her suggestions of what we want and BAM, she nailed it with every suggestion. Do NOT sleep on this place. Make your reservations now!",
"Wow! This is just what the area needed! \n\nA great cocktail bar with a very adventurous menu. The inside is a mix of Art Deco and modern decorating. The menu is not like anything you've seen, so you know you can come here and try something new!\n\nWe came here for a cocktail, but I can't wait to go back and have dinner."
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"Located in the Oro Valley marketplace next to the Century theaters is this very unique restaurant called Tuk tuk thai! \n\nWe went here after closing down our own restaurant for the night for their soft opening - got there just in time to miss the rush!\n\nThe experience:\nInside was a little too loud and decided to sit out on the patio - the weather was quite nice that evening. The wait staff was very tentative and came to check up on us every 5 or so minutes. The place has a very upscale/homie feel.\n\nThe Order:\n44. Chicken wings - delicious - taste like moms\n35. Khao Soi chicken - very flavorful - yum\n64. Khao Pad Puu - why go regular when you can get blue crab in it!\n50. Spicy green bean with crispy pork belly - this is my favorite dish of the evening - the pork belly had the perfect crispiness and well balanced spices and green beans had a nice crunch \n20. Som tum Thai - lol was too full and didn't get a chance to taste! Ugh\n\nOverall, my gang would say this place is the best place to get Thai food in all over Tucson and surround cities! Just don't take my word for it! Go try it for yourself as everybody taste is different! We would for sure be back!\n\nKCYE\nDon",
"Oro Valley desperately is in need of decent asian food - I want this place to succeed so bad! And I think they will, but they have a few growing pains.\nCame here for dinner the other night at 5PM, we were a party of 4 and were seated within a few minutes.\nOur waitress was attentive and brought water and beverages immediately. I ordered Thai iced tea which they have on tap, and it is excellent!\nThey have a soft opening menu right now, so out options were a bit limited. Example: none of the fish dishes were available. I decided to stray from the typical Pad Thai and went for the pork belly (pictured below).\nIt took a *long* time for our food to arrive, maybe 30 minutes or so. I suggest ordering an appetizer to tide you over until they get the gears turning. I would say they were about 1/2 full when we arrived, and the indoor tables were near capacity when we left.\nFor the size of the crowd they were definitely understaffed. Our bedraggled waitress was running around like crazy bringing food & drinks, getting checks, etc.\nMy pork belly did not come with a starch, and I would have gone home hungry if I hadn't added a bowl of jasmine rice to my order. The dish had lots of delicious veggies, and small chunks of very crisply fried pork belly. I mean really crisp, like break a tooth crisp. Don't know if that was intentional or not.\nThe other diners were all very happy with their meal. My wife ordered a noodle dish, and it was a large enough portion that she had to take some home with her.\nI intend to return often, because I love Thai food and as I said up front I desperately want this place to succeed! Expect a few growing pains, but I am hopefully this will become a 5-star place soon!!",
"The best thai in town! Delicious fresh summer rolls, flavorful pad thai! Pleasant staff, especially Amy S! Will go back very often!",
"Oooh-weee! That is some tasty Thai! Only reason it's not a 5-Star rating is cause I don't give them out on a maiden voyage. Still, this place is good. I'm not all that experienced with Thai food, so take it with the proverbial grain of salt, but the Holy Basil Chicken and Chinese Broccoli with Pork Belly were delicious.",
"We ordered our food for pick-up. They were very polite over the phone. We ordered Pad Thai, chicken wings, and fresh spring rolls with shrimp. The food was packed well and tasted very good when we got home! It's really nice to finally have a Thai restaurant near the house. We will definately come back again.",
"We were so excited to support this new place but we were disappointed.... To begin with one of our dishes noodles were clumpy and clearly not fresh - dry in some spots and overcooked in others .... Our server was awesome and we loved her but the food was very subpar - our other dish had raw onions in it that were not mentioned in the menu and our server said she would get us a side of hot sauce that never came - they redid one of the meals and it came back with the raw onions again that they said they were gonna take out. It was disappointing- no veggies just noodles, a little bit of meat and sauce for $16!",
"Service is lacking in many areas. The place is busy even at pre-5:00pm. Arrived at 4:25. Placed order and received appetizer quickly. However the main course still wasn't on the table at 5:28 pm. Amy took our order but it \"got lost\" in the computer system. We won't be returning. Very sad because the appetizers were tasty. Stay away until they get their sh*t together. Update food finally arrived 5:35. Meal comp'd so changed rating from one to a two.",
"This is an awesome addition to Oro Valley, loved all the flavors, thanks for making this place convenient already a line out the door:)",
"We so badly want this place to succeed, but we were quite disappointed. We got there right before 5:00 and it filled up quickly. Our server was adorable and so sweet, but she was running around like a chicken with her head cut off. Getting her attention was tough at times, and we sat for a long time waiting for our check. The guy who I assume was the owner was also helping bring out food to tables. Super nice guy. \n\nThe menu is really lacking. It's small and very limited with what they have. We ordered appetizers and several dishes for the table to share and not much of it was good. Everything was either deep fried or very very sweet. Wayyyyy too much sweetness in everything. The Thai tea had good flavor, but again, way too sweet. Couldn't even finish a whole cup. In all fairness to the server, she did warn us that it was sweet. \n1) spring rolls - really fresh and very tasty. Peanut sauce was sweet. \n2) Tom yum gai soup - best thing we ate. A little sweet but tangy. \n3) crab fried rice - a big mush ball of rice. Clumpy and overcooked. \n4) one of the chicken dishes (can't remember which one) - super fried chicken that tasted mostly like breading. Also super sweet with whatever sauce was on it. \n5) pad Thai - chewy undercooked noodles and very very sweet. It was like they just poured simple syrup all over it. Not many fresh veggies in there. \n6) mango sticky rice - sweet (as expected) but the rice was like purple wild rice or something, not regular rice. It was crunchy and hard in some places. But it was ok. \n\nNot sure if we'd go back anytime soon. We loooooove traditional thai food but this might be a little too \"street food\" for us.",
"So happy for a thai place in the food desert of Oro Valley. Service is off. Menu still needs a lot of refinement. Food quality is quite decent and better than the Chinese places in town. And dine in is available."
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"Soft opening tonight. Operated by the folks who run Pickles Deli on Euclid. I expect this place to be top drawer!",
"Timothy'S has great artisan food, made with care and beautifully presented. I had the lamb chops and they were cooked to perfection. The pesto complimented perfectly. The beet salad was out of this world!",
"Enjoyed the opening of a new amazing restaurant in Creve Coeur - Timothy's on Olive Blvd. Frankly, it raises the bar for upscale dining in the area, West Olive, in particular. Lovely atmosphere and spectacular meal of escargots, lobster pot pie, beet salad, filet mignon and smoked paprika scallops with outstanding bottle of Italian wine Highly recommended!",
"Creve Coeur was in desperate need of a fine dining spot and this place brings that and more. They have flatbreads and lots of interesting appetizers and a huge wine and cocktail list to go with the cozy low lit bar. Fontina tater tots were delicious with the spicy ketchup and the filet was perfectly cooked. They had several intriguing vegetarian options including soba noodles with beyond meat and a ratatouille. The service is top notch as well as the table set up. The best was the maple bacon bread pudding and we really regret not trying the beet salad or key lime creme brulee so we will be back for sure.",
"My family of four enjoyed Timothy's on their first night opened to the public, which could have been risky -- but it was fantastic! We started with mussels and tater tots. Loved both. The kids didn't love the house ketchup as much as the adults, but the tater tots were crazy good on their own. We also shared a grilled caesar salad -- and I'm still dreaming about how good it was. For our entrees, my husband had the filet of sirloin (bonus was the lobster hollandaise that covered the asparagus. Delicious. He basically licked his plate.) I had the truffle mac n cheese and added lobster to it. It was just as great the next day, per my husband. My son had the lobster pot pie. His only complaint was that it was filled to the rim -- so it spilled over the edge -- and he did not want to waste one bit of it! My daughter had the burger. It was super juicy. And the fries were actually unique for once (a bit thicker, like a steak fry). Lastly, we shared carrot cake fritters and warm chocolate chip cookie (with ice cream they make in-house). Both were perfect. \n\nI found two of my favorite wines on the \"wine by the glass\" list, which was impressive. I skimmed the bottle list and found several more that I'm excited to try. \n\nMy only regret is that I failed to take any pictures. I was too excited to eat! Can't wait to dine again.",
"We went last night. It was their 3rd day in business. Great menu without too many options. Nice crowd for a Tuesday & the staff was amazing! Also had a nice wine list & some creative cocktails! We'll be back!",
"Wow! We had an incredible meal here last night. You would never guess that this place just opened. The entrance is in the room with a full bar and high top tables. They also have a separate dining room and a patio with tables just outside. \n\nMy wife and I had the filet for entree. My mom had the filet and scallops special. Our steaks were cooked perfectly medium rare. We shared a lobster pot pie as a starter and it stole the show. if you go here you should try it.\n\nThanks for such a great meal Timothy's! We will be back soon.",
"I must admit I was a bit taken back by the limited menu at first. I settled on the grilled Cesar salad to start with. While waiting, I was pleasantly surprised at the comfortable environment and the welcoming staff. It was a fresh delight to feel at home, not hurried and engaging. When the Salads came ( the Admiral had the beet salad ) we were satisfied with the crisp flavor and unique twist of the grilled flavor. The grilled tomato spotted it off. The Admiral enjoyed the yellow and red beets along with the tangy flavor of Mandarin oranges complementing the salad. \n\nFor our entrée I had the salmon and she had the lamb chops. Both were unique & flavorful. The fish was surrounded by tastings of cilantro, corn and Beans. I'm not doing this justice. It truly was a treat. The fish was not over cooked and, to my surprise, not drenched in flavoring. The chef obviously know how to allow the salmon to hold its on on the plate. \n\nThe Admiral enjoyed a wonderful meal of lamb which was broiled just to the point of medium rare. With a smile on her face we had a nice after dinner drink and called it a night. \n\nI would recommend this to friends and foes, family and saints. Looking forward to trying the lobster pot pie next time.",
"One of the best places to have dinner in STL. Great food and great service. Cannot wait to come back again. The Mac and cheese with lobster is amazing, also their tater tots with curry ketchup.",
"8-31-21 Tuesday 7:00 Dinner for 2\nParking - Excellent with very adequate amount of spaces. \nAmbiance - Interior is decorated in a sophisticated appeal of black and white. Tables beautifully set with wine glasses,, shiny highly polished stainless knives and forks. Very impressive!! Beautiful contemporary oil paintings. Glass case displaying extensive selection of wines. \nMenu - Beautiful selection of choices. Extensive list of various wines. \nStaff - ALL high class & efficient. Many waiters to attend to your every need. AND they do at all times. I'm very impressed!!!!\nLobster pot pie - Rich and full flavored ....delicious. \nGrilled Caesar salad - Rich but delicious. \nRatatouille with toasted bun - Excellent and delicious. \nBaguette bread served warm from the oven. Accompanied with butter. \nKey Lime creme brûlée - Excellent!\nThe whole evening was first class from beginning to end. \nCreve Coeur's CROWN!!!!\nTen tables in the dining room plus every table full. Very impressive. \nDefinitely the word is out \" it's very Good\""
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"Went in for the soft opening this weekend and they are still getting everything figured out but it's a beautiful space that a lot of thought went into. The coffee was a little more toasted and a little more on the burnt side than I would have liked but I'll chalk that up to first day and still getting everything figured out. They have milk along with alternatives for any vegans. Look forward to trying everything out again when they get in a groove and updating this review. 3.5/5 would recommend to a friend",
"This place is what st Pete has been needing! The vibe and decor is incredible. Everything is made fresh and in house. I had the matcha latte and I was not disappointed the cold brew is also very good. I Can't wait for the food options to come! Also it's dog friendly with treats for the dogs inside :)",
"Great space and atmosphere -- and good latte! This was our first visit which was during the soft opening and they had lots of staff and very efficient service. Check it out!",
"Love the atmosphere! Cool music, decor, and delicious coffee! Love the dairy alternatives. When you can order a flat white and not miss the milk, you know it is great!",
"Highly recommend this place. Such great tasting coffee, nice atmosphere, quick service. The cold brew is incredibly smooth and lightly sweet. They will add creamer and sugar for you and it was already perfect tasting that I didn't have to add any myself. \nWhen we came in the line was from the register to the door on a Saturday mornng but it didn't seem like a long wait, they have a lot of staff that are really fast and cashiers are friendly. \nVibrant colors inside makes if very welcoming and relaxing. I think this place is new, only 4 reviews so far, but they are doing a great job. Only about 1/2 block walk from Beach Ave, this place is a a must try if you're in the area and looking for a caffeine fix",
"This coffee shop is a vibe. It's decor, the colors, the cups it all just makes you so happy. The matcha was delicious. One of the better iced matchas I've had. The barista recommended lavender and I love lavender so I went for it and I didn't regret it.\n\nThis shop will be busy on a Saturday morning and there is a good reason for it and it is worth the wait.\n\nI would love to come back on a weekday when I can sit and just chill here and work! \n\nThis is a very happy find and I will be back!",
"My first time here. I got the paradise smoothie which is full of flavor! The atmosphere is adorable. Staff were really kind. Definitely plan to come back to try more!",
"I love everything about this place! The aesthetic is perfect for the location and they have all the gadgets, so if you're into that kind of thing, it's fun to see it in action. It's definitely a place I will go for the atmosphere, but the coffee is the most important part of any coffee shop. Fortunately, all the gear is not just for show.\nMy wife and I stumbled across this place without any idea what to expect. We both got a pour over of an Ethiopian coffee (Guji if I am remembering correctly) and it was fantastic. It was floral and complex, exactly the kind of thing I am hoping for every time I go somewhere for coffee. One of the baristas was kind enough to walk us through how some of the equipment works. Overall, just a great experience. I'm so glad we noticed it while walking around. I only wish it was closer so we could go there more often.",
"Very Insta-gramable new cafe in downtown St. Pete. I arrived on a Tuesday around lunch time and there were maybe 2 empty tables. The place is pretty big and impeccably decorated. They just opened but I was very expecting a little bit more from their beverage menu. They only had a couple options on the board. I was hoping to see more flavors and different types of lattes. Because of this I settled on an iced coffee. It was $4.50 for a 16oz. Cold brew. The cold brew was very smooth and had a nice flavor to it, but was probably a dollar overpriced. I enjoy treating myself to a speciality beverage once a week and don't mind paying a premium for it either. However this missed the mark for me, I was expecting something fancier. However if you are looking for a place to Instagram your coffee session this is the place to be There were at least 3 or 4 different spots you could get a cute picture at.",
"Wow I'm so happy to have this new coffee shop in DTSP. I tried a smoothie for the first time today. The morning matcha. It's sooooo delicious, a little high priced but it's a quality smoothie worth having."
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"Just opened bar / restaurant attached to the soon to open Saint Hotel. 82 degrees offers an upscale, Miami-esque vibe just steps away from St. Pete Beach. The floor to ceiling windows provide the perfect venue for sunset while enjoying their specialty cocktails. 82 degrees offers full bar service as well as apps, entrees, and desserts. Our bartender was appropriately attentive and friendly. I highly recommended giving this new venue a try.",
"While visiting we had the pleasure of stumbling upon their grand opening weekend. I am SO GLAD WE DID. This area lacks a place for a more upscale drink so I was ecstatic to find this. The inside is beautiful and they have a robust selection of core cocktails with their own spin. The spin was so great that we went back twice. The staff is really nice and will help you on your cocktail journey.",
"The food and drinks here were absolutely amazing. We had the French onion soup, which we never order, but it was probably the best I have ever had. We also had their take on nachos and they were one of a kind. We ordered the tomahawk pork chop for our main course from a recommendation from another person at the bar and it may have been the best pork chop I have ever had. Between the awesome staff and the view of the sunset, there is not much to ask for in a beach restaurant.",
"Best restaurant in St Pete Beach! The food and drinks are out of this world! My boyfriend and I sat at the bar and Tom made the best drinks and we had great service! We will 100% be back again and this is our new place to go in SPB!",
"What a great experience! The food, service and ambiance are wonderful. \nWe started with cocktails and fish spread. Jenny, our server, was attentive and pleasant. The dinner salads were loaded with Fresh ingredients. Next, we ordered the grouper and salmon and a bottle of Pinot Noir. The grouper was prepared perfectly and set on top of a tasty hash of vegetables and sausage. The salmon was roasted in a wonderful glaze and again perfectly prepared. We finished with a slice of very tasty key lime pie. \nHighly recommend this spot. We will be back.",
"Real edgy type vibe bar and trendy style restaurant with amazing tasting dishes. Reminds me of the types of places I go to when I'm in south beach. Easily a new top spot for me when I'm in St Pete Beach.",
"I really really hate to give a bad review especially when it's a relatively new place but tonight's experience was really awful and I gave them every chance to make it better and they chose not to . By this I'm specifically referring to the manager - though unfortunately I cannot recall his name . I will say it is a very cool place inside and out - I just wish any other part of it was good but it simply wasn't . Our Margarita's ( which btw we were told were $9 but were charged $11) were so sweet they were undrinkable . We tried every way to make them better - ourselves - as nothing was offered by our server . This ordeal probably took at least 45 mins - as we valiantly tried adding this and that to make it better and we did not succeed . The server was pretty much nowhere to be found . I didn't particularly like the menu choices but I am an admitted difficult eater . Nonetheless , I went along with most of the rest of my table and ordered a $16 crab cake appetizer with a side salad ( extra $5). The crab cake was awful - so salty / too much old bay but frankly I was starving - the salad - nothing to write home about . Later the chef actually told us that they had \" run out of their regular crab cake so they figured they'd just try this new recipe out tonight \" !!!! Well it failed miserably ! So now we're about two hours into it plus soaked in the rain that came down half way through . We had been on our way to a show that was a 3 min walk away . We got to this restaurant at 6:30 thinking we'd be at the other bar by 7:30-8. Unfortunately, even after the bad meal and drink we waited close to another hour to get our checks . It was a mess . There were four of us and we needed separate checks . We waited so long to even have our server first ask about the check and then a long time to get them - and then they were totally mixed up . I was charged for another's' dinner and another friend got charged 2x for hers. It took another 40 mins to get this straightened out . By then one of my friends' had to leave and missed seeing the band we were there for in the first place . By the time we were finally able leave - it was 10:00 ! . We only made it for the last 45 mins of the show ! I tried to talk to the manager before we left and in private . When I got up to him - he looked like he was beyond overwhelmed and I even said \" oh no - I hate to even say anything considering how exhausted you look but there wasn't one part of our experience here that was ok \". I briefly told him what had gone in and and he simply said \" thanks for letting me know \". So I walk out of there - over $40 gone - with a bad taste in my mouth literally and figuratively. Some of the other employees came over to let us know how sorry they were and that they felt terrible cause they saw all that was going on with us . I was also told some very delicate information that actually helped to clarify why a lot of what happened happened but truth be told it did nothing but make us even more upset and I don't feel ok sharing it here . Suffice it to say - The management should have taken care of the situation either before or during but certainly after 3.5 hours of misery .",
"Went here last night for dinner with hubby and dear friends and Mary was our waitperson and great !\nLove the vibe!\nLove the view!\n\nFood was insanely tasty.\nWe especially liked the 82 salad, the tuna flat bread and the black grouper.\nBar service was good.\nBoth chef AND owner stopped by all the tables which was just a lovely personal touch.\n\nThe only negative about the evening meal was the speed at which the apps and the entrees came out which was at the same time, a pet peeve of mine.\nThere are two bathrooms which serve the entire restaurant so that could be an issue going forward as more people discover this fab new spot.\n\nBottom line is you can't go wrong strolling into this new local fave.\nHighly recommend.",
"Had dinner there on Saturday night. Group of 3 couples. The restaurant is very pretty, service and food were top notch. We will be back.",
"Amazing food and ambience! Great place for sunset! The staff was top notch! Upscale with a view!"
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"I have been to their location in Nashville (when that site first opened), and wasn't too impressed. Then I saw they opened one in Franklin, so decided to try it! So glad I did.\n\nI caught them on opening week, and there was a few people ordering in line. I ordered online and was doing curbside pick-up, however their parking signs were not up yet (but that's common). Went inside - the dining area is a little small, but it was clean and decor was nice.\n\nGood customer service (line was forming and I think the manager jumped on another register to help out). Told them about curbside, and said I could wait in my car and they will bring it out, which they did rather quickly.\n\nWe tried their Onion Rings, which were amazing! They are a little spicy and perfectly fried, and rather large. Ordered their Chicken Scratch Salad. My favorite Fried Chicken Salad is Edley's, however they have been replaced by Waldo's now. The fried chicken was perfect, and really liked their Honey Mustard. Salad was huge, and I ate half, saved the rest and had it later with my S.O. I was not a fan of their croutons, if I could put Edley's crouton on their salad it would be perfection (for me). They also give you a cheddar biscuit, which was delicious. \n\nMy S.O. ordered the Fowl Mouth sandwich. I can't handle too spicy, and he can - he said it was really good! He was surprised, and had white beans with it. The white beans were okay, but definitely a fan of the sandwich.\n\nAlso everything was so well packed! It traveled well and nothing was soggy! \n\nWe definitely will order again from here. Online ordering was easy. and staff was really nice.",
"Pretty solid place. Not a \"bar\" you would meet for beers, but the food is great, service is good, and it's something a little different. Good quality, and reasonable pricing.",
"Yummy! I'm finished and already craving more. That was a really good chicken sandwich. I think it may have replaced Chick-fil-A in my book! They use chicken thighs so you don't get a huge dry mouth of chicken breast. The batter is plentiful and was nicely crunchy. The star were the fries They are cut like McDonald's with an amazing seasoning.. This is a new favorite!",
"The food was average but I liked the atmosphere. I had the chicken tenders and my fiancé had the half chicken. It wasn't bad, but it did not wow us. The staff was very outgoing however and service was great.",
"Our family picked up a bucket of bird family meal and it was amazing!! The best fried chicken I've had and I'm so glad it's here in Franklin. The biscuits that came with the meal are not really biscuits though. They were cheese mini muffins and good. The coleslaw was ok and the Mac and cheese was delicious! I will definitely be back and recommend to others. Seriously amazing fried chicken!",
"The chicken is really good. The breading is really flavorful and crunchy. The fries are ok which brought it down to a 4 star. The drive thru is a little weird but they are figuring it out. Maybe a sign indicating which window it is? Over all I enjoyed my meal.",
"This spot won't be a hidden gem forever in Franklin!! The food does not disappoint!!! Great potential and so happy they are here in our neighborhood!",
"Dropped by for lunch at this new spot today. I really liked my food. I had the fire roasted chicken which was yummy, kind of a lemon pepper type taste. I especially loved the beans, I could eat them every day. Also a highlight for me was the jalapeño ranch which had a decent kick to it. My husband said his fried chicken was slightly over fried, borderline burnt. He really liked the sauces as well but said next time he would get the roasted chicken also. Cheddar biscuits a nice touch, he really liked those also.",
"We really wanted to love this place. We ordered takeout, and my husband was told wings were about 6-7 pieces per half pound. He ordered a pound and only got 8. I ordered the roasted chicken, and they forgot the requested extra sauce. Both chicken dishes were ok, but mine was rather salty and almost gummy (the skin/fat could have been cooked more). The sides were fine. For the money, we were hoping for a better experience. Maybe they will improve over time, but we aren't in a hurry to go back.",
"We decided to try Waldo's out mainly for some chicken tenders to go on a Cobb Salad for lunches this week. As we are likely to do, we rounded out the order with the Fowl Mouth sandwich and tried the 1/2# of wings naked to go with our family meal of tenders.\nFor starters we chose to do curbside pickup after ordering online. The process was extremely easy from ordering all the way through pickup. The food traveled well and nothing turned soggy, maintaining a level of crunchiness necessary on fried chicken.\nThe sandwich was great. It had a high level of spiciness without being unbearable. The potato roll held up well and even offered a subtle flavoring. It's not a \"Nashville Hot\" kind of spice, but with Waldo's being much closer it will definitely become a suitable substitute.\nThe tenders held their crunch well and the breading was properly portioned. When you bit into the tender you didn't separate the chicken from the breading.\nThe wings were solid enough. They were smaller than anticipated (still a 1/2# though). I prefer my wings naked and these were a solid showing. I've had better wings, but I've also had much worse wings.\nAs for sides we got the mac & cheese, coleslaw and potato wedges (+ cheddar biscuits). The mac & cheese was good. It's really hard to get a great mac & cheese. The best we've had? No, but still very good. The coleslaw was intriguing. It wasn't overly creamy, it wasn't a vinegar style. It was sweeter than anticipated, but not off-putting. Very good in the end. The wedges were good. Not much to say about potatoes, but saying they weren't horrendous is a good thing in our book. Cheddar biscuits aren't something I would call a biscuit. They were more muffin (even in shape) but that shouldn't deter you from how good they were.\nThis was our first experience with Waldo's and it for sure won't be our last. On the next visit we'll make sure to grab pictures before devouring our food!"
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"This amazing restaurant opened 3 weeks ago at the Ritz Carlton in St. Louis. The moment we walked in I was impressed with its beautiful decor and the glass leaves hanging from the ceiling. We got to the restaurant early because my appt ended early but they still accommodated us. As you walk into the restaurant you can see the chefs cooking to your left. The sous chef is making the fresh pasta in my picture. They said the Parmesan cheese is aged 28 months from Italy. I was cold right after my radiation treatment at washU so they brought me a shawl to use. The waitress brought us out foccacia that was super soft and warm in a cute little bag. Organic olive oil was light. My husband and I ordered the eggplant Parmesan which was very good. It didn't taste overly breaded nor fried. It was our favorite thing we ordered. We also got a margarita pizza and the gnocchi. The pizza crust was super thin and I really liked their red sauce. It wasn't too acidic to my sensitive esophagus. My husband said it was one of the best pizzas he's ever had. The gnocchi was on the softer side. I would have preferred a little more flour in the mix. I appreciated the food was seasoned perfectly. Everywhere in St. Louis has been very salty for my taste buds. We also ordered the tiramisu. I loved how it wasn't overly sweet and nice deep flavors. I would say overall I really liked how the food didn't taste greasy nor too heavy for Italian food. You can tell they use fresh ingredients. I will definitely eat here when I come back to St. Louis because it was the best restaurant we have eaten in St. Louis. And yes, I ate at The Hill in St. Louis. The service was excellent. We had the sous chef, Jeffrey the supervisor, and Dori the hostess all come by to check on our meal. They were so friendly!",
"Ordered takeout for dinner tonight and have nothing but GREAT things to say! FYI lived in Italy 35 years summers and on that basis a great authentic experience. \nWe ordered a Pizza Margherita and a Pizza Marinara. These are Neapolitan style pizzas people! the real thing: thin, chewy, personal size with a good corona, burnt just right, just a few places. The beautifully designed graphics give you a pizza box with a \"steam collecting\" pack attached to the inside top of the box: have NEVER seen this ever and I knew right away that here was someone serious about making sure that temps and texture were preserved in this pizza. We had the excellent lasagna of with each ingredient balanced against the other. Lasagna is a simple dish best made, like all Italian food, only when you have all the right fresh ingredients: did not disappoint! We had the cannellini bean soup, light and flavorful: the garnish came on the side, a crostini and tiny sprigs of fresh herbs and a small sliver of sundried tomato, all of whose perfume floated up as we opened it up. LOVELY! For dessert we ordered the ricotta pastiera, with wheatberry crust, totally and completely authentic and do not miss this dessert! a lovely soft dome shaped criss-cross crust filled with ricotta cheese, almond and citrus notes, egg and succulent candied fruits: NO not your mother's \"fruit cake\"! totally another animal. YUM! lastly a lovely Delizie al Limone a very traditional southern preparation they cleanses the palette: lemon cream, almond meal, butter and eggs a pretty little thing and a perfect portion. The only thing left was to follow it all up with a nice digestivo! (out of our own bar). When you can't get to Italy we now have a piece of the real thing right here in Clayton MO. Other \"Italian restaurants\" are just imitations.",
"We had a great dinner at Casa Don Alfonso. The ambiance, Menu, Food quality, Service was all over the top. Highly recommend",
"This is the new go to place in St Louis. The food was outstanding with ingredients all the way from Italy. \nTheir margarita pizza is the best in St. Louis. Fun cocktails and shrimp pasta was very good. \nI love the atmosphere and decor and can't wait to go back.",
"Incredible food, service, and ambiance. The space is so beautiful and the decor and design of the restaurant enhance the experience. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable, and the food and drinks were outstanding. We can't wait to come back again. We had the fritto misto, red snapper catch of the day, and shrimp bisque pappardelle, with the sfogliatella napoletana for dessert. All around an awesome experience. Get a reservation when you can - we came at 9:30pm and it was a long night but so worth it.",
"Wife & I have spent a lot of time traveling in Italy & around the world , however, this was one of the best meals and dinning experience we had, period, not only Italian. Salad, pasta , fish of the day & staff, all outstanding. \n Ambiance/Decor, a little over the top. Could be dimmer.",
"Amazing! Love the focaccia bread & tiramisu. Great service as well! They did an amazing job designing the restaurant - absolutely beautiful!",
"Great ambience. Great first impression. Have been looking forward to coming since it opened. Had to create a reservation a month in advance, and expected high quality service and much more than I received for the price range. Had to wait 20 minutes to even see our server. Once it got to our table, food was great. Was given complimentary drinks for slow service. The best part was that Jon Hamm sat at the table next to us.",
"To say dinner here was absolutely amazing, is an understatement. A friend and I did not make reservations, which meant we had to wait an hour for a table. No big deal as we were able to have a drink at the Ritz bar while we waited. We were able sit kitchen side where I was able to witness all the magic happen. The staff is extremely attentive and thoroughly explains menu items. I had the best gnocchi of my life. It was light and fluffy and the sauce it was in was incredibly flavorful. I don't know how you elevate a simple dish like tomato and basil soup, but Casa Don Alfonso does. The tiramisu was unmatched. Everything was absolutely delicious and could not recommend more!!",
"This restaurant came highly recommend and didn't disappoint! Easily one of the best Italian restaurants my husband and I ever had in the US. As soon as you enter you get transported to an amazing restaurant with a beautiful decor, excellent food and good service! Everything from the starters, to dessert where absolutely delicious! \nDefinitely Casa Don Alfonso will be one of our top restaurants to return to!!"
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"Wonderful mom and pop Southern-style restaurant.\n\nWhen you walk into Bread and Butter their staff greets you with a very loud, \"Hello! Sit anywhere you'd like.\" The atmosphere is very friendly and they cater to mostly regulars, a geriatric population. The staff remembers everyone and is so friendly it seemed like they had interpersonal relationships with all of their guests.\n\nNot only is the service great but the food is impeccable. The style is Southern and it is extremely affordable. They are known for their Southern-style biscuits and have a daily selection of about 10 different pies. (I don't like pie but I took a chance on the chocolate cream and was not disappointed.) I'm always a fan of restaurants that serve RC cola, which they do. My friends all got breakfast entrees and they looked wonderful. I only wish I had been gluttonous enough to attempt the dinner menu after my pie.",
"This place my friends swear by so i had to come out and try it. First thing i notice is all the options i have to choose from, it took me awhile but i figured out what i wanted. I ended up getting the Mexican Grill, the breakfast version. It was really good my only heartache for this plate was the price to portion ratio, it was 9.50 (including my OJ), yet at the end i was still very much hungry. \n\nSo i come back here every time i am back in town. I have found things that fill me up so it isn't a bad choice at all. Just explore what they got. if you want a bomb cinnamon roll show up early or else they all sell out for that exact reason.\n\nAlso the chili is homemade and a special recipe. Tastes good ALL the time...i'm drooling just thinking about it....mmm\n\nThis place is great for groups too, they offered to split checks for my friends and I, we didn't have to ask, service is amazing and they are very friendly here. Definitely worth going a few times to try different things on the menu.\n\nbtw if you want healthy food you are SOL...this is a straight up all american cafe...no frills, just food",
"If you know me well, you know I LOVE eating breakfast out. I don't know what it is! It's the simplest meal of the day to prepare, and there isn't as much opportunity to stimulate the tastes buds or excite the sense like there is if you were going out for dinner. I can't explain it, but nothing gets me going more than an awesome breakfast at a tiny little hole in the wall, and Bread and Butter Cafe fits the bill!\n\nI was introduced to BBC about a year ago by my good friend Amy. It's tucked away in a strip mall on 22nd Street, and if you don't know your street numbers, it's likely you'll pass it.\n\nI returned to BBC this week and was instantly reminded how much I enjoyed it! I had what I would call, without hesitation, wait for it...one of the BEST omelets I've ever had. I can't even tell you what made it so great, you'll need to take my word and go and get one. Two eggs, mushrooms and spinach: It's not on the menu, but they are SUPER flexible and open to preparing whatever you want-within reason of course. My omelet was served alongside crispy hash browns (a place that understand what 'crispy' means) and a home baked biscuit. I don't want to say it was love at first bite, because that's super cliche, but let's just say if I could redefine marriage as a union between man and his biscuit I would be first in line at the court house. \n\nGarrett convinced me to wrap up with a piece of pecan pie, but to be honest, there was little arm twisting-When I walked in and saw the menu of 9....NINE! home-baked pies, I knew the only thing I had to figure out was which one. You have to have a sweet tooth for pecan pie, and luckily I'm part sugar! If pecan doesn't peak your interest, how about rhubarb, apple, coconut, chocolate cream, banana cream, strawberry and two others I can't remember because they didn't make it past the first cut?\n\nThe meal was great, the staff was friendly, the food was off the charts, and I can't wait to return. I have a few more pies to try, an extensive menu that would take months to get though and love for a soft and flaky dream carb I call biscuit.",
"Coming back to Tucson after many years I'm having a grand time seeking out local eateries serving up fresh, homestyle flavorful meals with examplary customer service. Bread and Butter Cafe gets my vote for Best Little Cafe -ever! I've dined twice- breakfast both times. Chose the grits on the side-with my omelet. Yum- served piping hot with great dollop of butter. Raisain toast is moist and flavorful...Garrett (son of the owner) was my server and he took great interest in how my experience was unfolding. A delightful young man who stands proud in the footsteps of this family establishment. You feel like you are back in the 70's...abit retro but very old fashoined- the counter is front and center with the lively personalities of the lunch ladies and you see the tops of the heads of the cooks having a great time cooking up these delicious meals from scratch. Everytime someone walked in or out they were greeted or saluted...they knew most everyone by name...and what their 'ususal' was. Reminded me of the spirit of Cheers! I was so tempted to have a piece of pie but will reserve that for the next time...pecan would be my choice....what a womderful experience. Every special detail to service the customer was noticed...\nThank you Garrett, cooks- see you soon. Chef Jo",
"I have been going to this place since I was a child. Very friendly people who know and remember their customers.\n\nIf you want affordable breakfast/lunch that tastes great this is the place you have to go if you are in or anywhere near Tucson. \n\nTheir omletes and biscuits and gravy are to die for, I have never found a better omlette at ant other restraunt I have ever been to and nothing close to being that reasonable in pricing either.\n\nThe desert is even better. People will glorify the pies there as they should the pies are fantastic. The thing about BreadnButter is if you see someone loving the pie, that just means that don't get up early enough to get their freshly baked every day, home made cinnamon rolls.\n\nTheir cinnamon rolls is their staple. They are HUGE, and I mean big enough for 2-3 people huge and they go fast. So you need to get there relatively early to get one. \n\nYou won't find better breakfast anyplace else, this is the place to go.",
"My fiancee and son go almost every weekend! Best friendly meal around!",
"Fantastic breakfast food at a great price.",
"Its a old diner, girls were fast and attentive...can't really say the food was outstanding..I ordered over medium egg and it was more like sunny side up...am I overly critical? \n\nCoffee? Just a hot coffee..If I can break it down the rating system..food - 3 stars and waitress - 4...",
"I went here a few weeks ago. We loved it! I love breakfast sooooo incredibly much that its a little bizarre. Seriously the people here are adorable and so nice and they really stand behind what they are making. Simple delicious breakfast food. Who can complain? Whether you want some bacon and eggs or a bowl of cereal I found this place charming.\nI love little greasy diners and I must say this one definitely makes my list!\nAgain though I love breakfast so I must say I might be a little biased...it's on 22nd and seriously the name of it says it all-Bread and Butter, why wouldn't you go for some breakfast? Always packed on Sundays!",
"Here's my bias: I love breakfast and I love small, friendly diners where it feels like the owners/staff know the regulars by name and what they like to eat. This is definitely that kind of place (the owner himself met us with a smile at the door and showed us to our seat). That being said, I think this place is awesome. The service was outstanding -- waitress was very fast and attentive. In fact, she almost had our coffee poured before we could sit down. I highly recommend the banana bread (warmed) -- very, very melt-in-your-mouth good! I had the banana pancakes and they were very tasty. I also tasted the pecan pancakes and they were likewise excellent. My only minor complaint was that the pancakes weren't cooked quite as dark as I like them, but I tend to like my pancakes really well done -- just a personal preference thing and certainly not a deal breaker as far as I'm concerned. I also enjoyed the hashbrowns -- nice and crispy. I would definitely go back."
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"Fantastic food and service - and this was with a party of six in their opening week. The cuisine is creative Israeli. We ordered the Mesibah, or chef's tasting, and were amazed by the quality and variety of the food. The first courses are a series of little plates, topped by an entree of a perfectly braised, succulent lamb's shoulder, and finished with a broad sampling of desserts. We were really hoping it would be this good, having been longtime fans of ex-Marigold/Xochitl, Vetri-trained chef Michael Solomonov - and he did not disappoint. Highly recommend it.",
"Zahav, which exceeded expectations and has replaced Sfizzio, has an open feeling about it, high ceilings,colorful glass lanterns and windows, and the food is fresh, colorful and outstanding! \n\nThis Israeli restaurant has a great variety of small dishes and skewers which are perfect to share. This is family style dining, and the flavors are bold. I really enjoyed the turkish hummus, the galil (eggplant skewer), and the kineret (salmon skewer). I was only slightly disappointed in the malauch, as I'd anticipated it to be different, but it was still very good. \n\nInteresting cocktails. The Lemonnana drink was a great mojito-like drink and I'm going to return for the Milk and Honey cocktail. \n\nWe found out that you cannot get the Mesibah individually ($50/person prix fixe meal), unfortunately, so we'll have to return when our whole group wants to partake. \n\nSave room for the desserts: Get the Baklava! Oh, and the ice creams are so full of flavor! I really loved the sesame ice cream that comes with the warm chocolate cake. Potent and high quality ingredients.",
"I'd recommend this place on the friendliness of staff alone. Seriously. We rolled up without a reservation, and the cute hostess girl was very enthusiastic and worked very hard to get us into a spot. After about 20 minutes, we were sat at the bar. Make sure you do get reservations before going to this place. \n\nThe bartenders, Jenny, and some nice bloke who's name is escaping me, were also very friendly and nice--despite the fact that they were super busy. Answered a lot of my dining companion's questions on food and drink without missing a beat or seeming bothered by it. I've never been to a place so friendly and I make friends wherever I go.\n\nThe food, in this place though, is seriously BANGING! For starters we had Stuffed vine leaves and Turkish Hummus. The vine leaves were probably the best I've ever had. My main course was a Salmon Kabob thing -- and it was so gorgeous I regretted stuffing myself on the vine leaves earlier in the evening.\n\nIt's definitely a place to go and camp out for the evening stuffing yourself on fantastic food and soaking up the view.",
"high expectations were met! we dined at zahav last night and i still feel that warmth in my belly. to start with the atmosphere is great, a big airy high ceilinged dining room with a visible wood fire and a kitchen with a bar of seats in front of it, seperated only by a nice sheet of glass, very cool. now the food, we ordered the turkish hummus, all the hummus comes with awesome fresh hot laffa. balkan style mackeral,chopped liver,raw kibbe naya, crispy haloumi, crispy moroccan cigars ( these were so good) , fried cauliflower, jerusalem grill, and the sabra which is young chicken with sumac onions over the softest cous cous ive ever had. we ended the meal with turkish coffee. there is also a nice beer selection (small but good ) and a really cool cocktail menu. they could get famous just for the hot bread and hummus but thankfully thats not the only thing on the menu. i would go back today! if it stays this good, which i think it will, i'll be a regular.\n\np.s. i didnt mention that this is probably the single best tasting chicken i have ever had. seriously, i gave it alot of thought.",
"Oh Jenny and Zeke, how can I ever thank you enough for introducing us to the joy that is Zahav? Everything about it was perfection, from the location (quite hidden if you don't know EXACTLY where you're going, which is super cool) to the bartenders to the drinks to the food. I want to make sweet, sweet love to that hot pita bread. That sounds weird, but trust me, if you ate it right out of the wood-fired oven with their amazing hummus, you'd feel the same too. Oh - and the decor! Sexy and stylish doesn't even do it justice - just go and check it out for yourself next time you want to impress someone. \n\nCan't wait to go back. Zahav, you have won my heart.",
"The best Israeli restaurant in Philadelphia. I couldn't find better Hummus.",
"Damn you Zahav - you've given me a reason to go back to Old City. \n\nThere is no way I can impart just how good their hummus is, its like all the other hummus I've eaten was made from a rumor of what it really should taste like. This is the stuff. \n\nWe had a bunch of appetizers which were all amazing. They also have some signature drinks with are delicious and not as cheesy as say the color drinks at Pod.\n\nI swear, if all the food in Israel is this good, I'd join a kibbutz tomorrow.\n\nThanks to Zeke and Jenny for introducing us to this place. I am already lining up a sitter so C and I can go back for a full dinner.",
"I went there with friends on last Friday night, but I should've taken them somewhere else. This place is perfect if you like pissing away cash and enjoy tasteless food. The waiter we had was annoying, and kept making recommendations to the excess, even though we never asked for them. Seemed like they were to eager to rack up your bill. The only plus is the actual space because the location and decor is pretty. The only people I would ever recommend this place to is someone who eats through a feeding tube.",
"Zahav has been super hyped up and I love Israeli food - the Jew in me, I suppose. But this place really was very good.\nOur waiter was ridiculously enthusiastic but fun to joke around with. And the drinks are pretty fabulous.\nThey really want to suggest things to you, but I would pass on the \"salads,\" which are eight spoonfuls for $14 (yes, they charge per person for no reason, so if there were three or four of us that little thing would have cost even more! So not kosher, no pun intended). I'll take a big bowl of Israeli salad on its own any day (and I make a killer one by the way).\nYour money is better spent on extra mezes like the yummy borekas and stuffed grape leaves. Also pricy for the portion. The skewers are easier to swallow the price for - delicious and beautifully presented. We skipped the hummus which I hear is great to make room for dessert (we got the New School, which was just okay). But we did ask for a piece of the laffa, worth the $2.",
"Zahav is good but what no one has mentioned is that the portions are ridiculously tiny. Apparently it's meant to be Tapas but their $18/dish prices don't convey that. We didn't find that out until AFTER we ordered and received our first selections. Our waiter, who I believe was named James, was kind/educated enough to offer suggestions for subsequent entrees based on our palate. He brought us out two other dishes, for a total of four small plates that accurately fit our tastes. Zahav could do a better job at promoting itself as a Tapas joints so self conscious people like myself don't feel like pigs for wanting more."
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"For me, BJ's a cross between Bennigan's and The Cheesecake Factory (portions and menu items). Even the long wait is similar to Cheesecake Factory! Their menu selections are quite varied, which is probably their biggest strength. I would recommend getting their Fish Tacos, Cobb Salad, or Jumbalaya. Most of their appetizers are pretty good too. \n \nTheir pizzas are not bad, if you don't go in expecting their 'deep-dish' pizza (more like a pan pizza) to be like Chicago Deep Dish or else will be deeply disappointed--no pun intended. \n\nI've been to BJ's probably 6 times and I've found that their service is hit-or-miss. Sometimes, you will wait forever to be served and at other times, service is good. For their service, i'd give it no more than 3 stars.",
"BJ's was okay.\n\nAte there a week ago. We had the chicken and ribs, parmesan chicken, and jambalaya pasta. The food was tasty. They recommend getting the pizza because that is what they specialize in, but I don't like going to a restaurant just to order pizza unless I'm at Pizza Hut. \n\nAnd the restaurant did remind me of the Cheesecake Factory as far the menu goes, not the ambiance. However, the menu selection on BJ's menu is significantly less appealing than that of the Factory.\n\nAlso the service was good too. They waitress was kind and checked back on us frequently which was nice. \n\nOverall, nothing really bad about this place. Although I wish the menu had a better variety of food to choose from. Maybe next time I go there, I'll try the pizza...",
"Long wait to be seated and for food. The pizza sucks.",
"Not a bad place, newer, clean, nice atmosphere for lingering and having one of their brews. The potstickers are good, the wings are good because they don't smother them in sauce, and the basil sausage appetizer pizza has me hooked. Other items look pretty standard, nothing really appealing, except their gigantic baked potatos. Service is usually pretty good althoguh we have been forgotten about during shift change, but it happens. We'll return for drinks and snacks but that's about it.",
"This is one of the few national chain restaurants that I frequent of my own free will. Good beer selection with most draft's being their own branded ones. If you like tasteless macro brews like Bud you'll be disappointed as they don't carry any AB products. Food is consistent and varied. Chicken Cobb sandwich, California Club, and Meat Loaf sandwich are all good choices. Pizza is good but then again its Chicago style which isn't really pizza. BJ's is a good place to go grab a beer and snag a quick bite to eat. This is one of the only places in mid-pinellas that you can get a decent beer and meal together. The majority of eateries in this area consist of the likes of Applebees and Chiles. Unfortunately BJ's does share a similar ambience to the Cheesecake Factory and I'm not a fan of the CF.",
"Chain, oh, and they don't brew beer here, which is strange as its called a brewery? Food is average and usually piled on the plate. Not our scene, not much different to all the other chains really, as you've guessed, I'm not a fan of chains!! Hubby says the beers were not too bad, but he's tasted better.",
"Remember that old restaurant called Hops? Well meet it's new and improved sibling. This place is very trendy and doesn't lack in flavor. I always get the crusted chicken (back of the menu). The mashed potatoes are like eating a piece of heaven. They serve REAL root beer hand made in the restaurant. The pizookoe is to die for! Warms oreo cookie that makes the ice cream just melt in your mouth. Yum! Not a quiet place though. TVs are positioned throughout the place with one big screen above the bar that is split into like 4 channels. I love this place with a passion!",
"Been here a ton of times and the food is great, the service is usually excellent and its a great place to get together with friends and watch a game.\n\nIts always very busy and we'll only wait 25 min at the most to get in. But it makes sense because this place is fantastic for the type of atmosphere they provide.\n\nYou cant go wrong w/BJ's if thats what youre in the mood for...",
"Stopped in here yesterday afternoon to try the new menu offerings and was not disappointed! The mac and cheese with chipotle & bacon was delicious and what a deal at $3.95. A large bowl of it, creamy and hot, would have been better without the bacon, but yummy just the same. The homemade kettle chips with parmesan sprinkle and creamy onion dip (which is more like ranch) were hot & crisp and all of $2.95 for a huge plate. The mozzarella salad was also great with fresh basil, roma tomatoes and a balsamic glaze ,again $2.95. Hubby had the california burger on sourdough toast and could only eat half. Of course the beer selection is nice as well. Unfortunately the day staff service here is just poor, poor poor poor. Thank god shift change came and when the MIA bartender/waitress asked if we wanted to cash out we told her \"no\" (she didn't deserve a tip) and thankfully ended up with a new waiter who actually smiled, chatted, left when we wanted and came back when we needed. Had a great time, will definitely be back.",
"This is one of my favorite places to eat. That being said, is because the food is top notch. Plenty to pick from, from the vast menu.\nThe beers they have as their own are good and unique. But the mixed drinks we had, were mediocre at best. I had a top shelf margarita, my wife had the Long Island. Basically it was like having a lime flavored kool-aid and ice tea with no booze in them. (problaby a bartender that just got out of bartending school) Granted the food and ambiance of this place over-shadowed the lack of quality in the mix-drink dept. which is fine."
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"Words cannot describe how much I miss this place. The deck is right on the water and it's definitely the best place to go late afternoon as the sun sets. Not just a touristy place as it is very popular with the locals as well. Very casual atmosphere and always packed but waiting is the best part...the outside bar is a perfect place for a glass of wine and oyster shots. Great seafood and the prices are reasonable. A definite must hit when visiting Santa Barbara.",
"Casual seafood restaurant downtonw on the water popular with the locals. Start with oyster shooter and then any of the rotating catches of the day.",
"Not the easiest place to find, but just what I was looking for. Fantastic and fresh seafood, plus great oyster shooters (raw oyster, tabasco, horseraddish, cocktail sauce). Prices are reasonable compared to other SB places. I loved the outdoor heated seating right on the dock. The crowd seemed more local than the other places we tried. Thank you Yelp, I would have never found the place ;).",
"Pretty good little seafood place with an oceanside deck. My seafood pasta was less than stellar (heavy on the pasta, light on the seafood) but everyone else's dish seemed pretty stellar. They were super packed, but we got to hang out and drink while we waited, which was nice. A tad expensive, but an all around solid restaurant.",
"if you love seafood, this is the place to go...\r\ntucked away in the picturesque SB harbor, this local haunt has been my favorite for years! delicious and sumptious peel & eat shrimps. oyster shooters, and the fresh catch of the day. whatever you're in the mood for, you'll get here. \r\n\r\nregulars hang out at the open bar chattin' up with the bartenders. wait can be long (as everyone wants to get a piece). little known secret is the downstairs room - if you don't mind being away from the action, it's first come first served downstairs.",
"Oysters and some damn good fish and chips! Great place to go for a weekend brunch.",
"Best place outside of Fatburger to get burgers and fries. Mostly locals it's located on the marnina. It rocks killer views, a young fun crowd and some of the biggest portions of tasty American food you can find.",
"While I stared at my oyster shooter trying to figure out how I was gonna eat it, our server came by and was like \"Don't be gay, just shoot it!\"\n\n....whoa whoa whoa PAUSE. Hode up... Can she say that? ... Good thing I'm not easily offended by stuff like that, but if she only knew... if she only freakin knew.\n\nANYWAY, the restaurant certainly is busy. since we got there around 10:15, which is pretty late in Santa Barbara, we were able to get a table pretty quickly.\n\nDespite her unusual comments from time to time, the server did her job, and did it well. The food was delicious and very filling. The drunk ladies at the bar were quite entertaining and for high quality seafood the prices were pretty reasonable...",
"I don't really think this place is that great. I think the clam chowder isn't very good, its too watery and the clams always seem to be over cooked and rubbery. I would give it 2 stars but even though the food hasn't been that great I've had pretty good times here.",
"I like this place alot. Somehow each trip to SB I manage to find myself here. It's basically a (nice) seafood shack on a pier. Definitely locals, but also tourists. All sorts of fresh fish. I'm usually here for a margarita, maybe some steamed clams or mussels, even the fish and chips. Note the the Calif mussels aren't available now - a moritorium - so it's the New Zealand green ones. I'd skip 'em until black is back. Entrees look good but are a little more expensive and seem wrote with the steamed veggies on the side.\n\nIt's busy all the time and busier yet at meal times. If you can get there a little before or after, you might actually score a table on the narrow outdoor balcony. Seats at the bar are fine, so are the tables. If you can't see enough pier and ocean during your meal go for a walk along the beach after. Very nice."
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"Renaud's makes his fine croissants available to the downtown masses!\n\nFinally, downtown dwellers are now in walking distance to the best croissants in town, because Renaud's has opened a new location in Arlington Plaza.\n\nIf you thought the uptown location was cramped, well, don't hold your breath. Or DO, because this one is even more \"bistro\" like. There's room for perhaps six 2-tops, scattered inside and outside the shop. So, really, consider it more of a shop rather than a restaurant, because the chances of you snagging a seat are slim.\nUnless you're like me, who walked in on a late Sunday morning and no customers were there! But within 5 minutes, every table was full of hipsters and young professionals. \n\nAnd that's another equation to ponder:\n\nUptown location = old people\nDowntown location = young people\nYou choose your fancy!\n\nMy table's fancy was an almond croissant, a rum baba, a coffee and a fried egg sandwich. Yum, yum, yum, and....yum. But I got lucky scoring a table before the deluge of customers piled in. Next time, I'll anticipate a quick dash to the counter to snap up the pastries, and the FLEE to nosh in the privacy of my own home. Or the park.",
"yipee!!! and with a parking lot with free parking! \n\nhad the fried egg samish this past weekend. man oh man, i wish I could eat that every friggin' day. \n\nthis place has all the same goodies as the uptown location.",
"Post new year's brunch, and I need delicious to start 2010 off right. Renaud's does not disappoint. \n\nCroissant. Flaky, buttery, crisp, and shredding in tender pieces. \n\nFried egg sandwich for my friend, with lovely dripping yolk, tomato, mushrooms and ham, between perfectly toasted bread. \n\nCroque Madame for me, like Croque Monsieur but with a fried egg on top. Ooooh, with ham, melty cheese and lots of bechamel to pull it all together. We ate them with side salads, coffee and iced water.\n\nYou can look at my photos, but it's not the same as eating them yourself. Suckas.",
"Croissants and Coffee have been a staple of my mental routine for years. i have had Croissants and other French pastries at some of the best restaurants and Coffee Houses all over the world, but after discovering Renaud's Patisserie in Santa Barbara I can add French food to the list of gastronomic perfections found here in my home town.\n\nEverything on the menu is fantastic. My personal favorite is the pain aux raisins, which features golden California Raisins soaked in Rum. The coffee is always good. They feature Peerless Roasted Coffees from the finest coffee growing regions of the world.\n\nI say again that the food is beyond compare, but get there early as the daily supply is quick to run out.",
"Came in for a mid week brunch we ordered a beef sandwich and a croque Madame with a sugar and regular brioche for the little one. All of them were simply delish! \nThe presentation and style of the dishes is also something to note.\nThe portions can be abit on the smaller side, however the food is generally very rich and filling, however if you are very hungry i would recommend starting with a brioche or croissant.",
"Great little breakfast joint. Nice portion sizes and good value. Would definitely visit again.",
"Easily the best croissants I've had outside of France thus far. Which deserves 5 stars. My espresso is always great too, so now I come back routinely whenever I'm in SB. I've only eaten at the 3315 State Street Renaud's and it's alright, nothing overly exciting. I much prefer this location, at 1324 State Street--they seem to possess a certain quality of authenticity there that the other lacks.",
"I dropped by Renaud's on a Sunday morning and my eyes were instantly drawn to their case of pastries. I zeroed in on the rows and rows of these golden brown croissants dressed with almonds. \nOK there's either a lot of these because they're super popular, or no one buys them. It's $3.50.....is it worth it????\n\nYES! and YES!\n\nIt's so crunchy and flaky. It's so buttery. I love the almond taste, and it's not too sweet. I ate the entire thing in under 2 minutes and I wanted more. How could it be so delicious??? Probably because it's made with an entire stick of butter. \n\nThey have tiny brioche muffins, plain croissants, fruit pastries, chocolates, and macarons. There's a few tables for a sit down hot meal, ideal spot to check into on a weekend morning. \n\nI'm so glad I tried that croissant.",
"Against my better dietary judgment, I came in here after eating a big pork sandwich and most of a whole freaking baguette at Cafe Buenos Aires. I got one of each of the( 6) macaroons and 2 SALTED CARAMELS (my favorite candy!). The nice counter girl asked me if I'd had their macaroons before, and I lied and said yes. I'm not sure why I lied about this. She asked which one was my favorite. It was such a cute, sincere question expressing her love of sugar (like my own) that I instantly felt even WORSE about my apparent pathological-liar-ness, and said OOH WHATS THE WHITE ONE THAT ONE'S MY FAVORITE. She laughed at me like I'm boring (and not just a pathological liar) and said it was vanilla. Her favorite is the salted caramel macaroon, which I only got one of, because I had to go and get the whole variety of them even though I know I don't like fruity macaroons or chocolate. If I had just told the truth and not been a pathological liar, she probably woudl have talked me into getting 6 salted caramel ones, or even 3 salted caramel ones and nothing else, saving me some money and calories. Here's the breakdown:\n1. Salted caramel. THE. BEST.\n2. The other light brown one. Hazelnut? Coffee? Good.\n3. Vanilla.\n4/5/6. Chocolate, green and raspberry.\n\nThey were so good. I'm sorry I lied to you, helpful counter girl. When I totally have diabetes in 3 years I'll consider myself aptly punished =(",
"On the way to Crush Cafe (just down the street), I passed Renaud's and noticed a small crowd of people outside. That's a sure sign that this place is good. Anyway, after breakfast, I stopped by Renaud's to see what all the fuss was about. The baked goods behind the glass looked awesome. Unfortunately, I was full at the time and opted to pick up some macarons for the wifey and myself.\n\nThe macarons are pretty darned awesome. If I remember correctly, I ordered the vanilla, chocolate, pistachio, raspberry, and mocha. They were all good. And, according to the woman who helped me, they're made by Renaud himself. Impressive.\n\nNext time I'm up in Santa Barbara, I'm stopping by here again for sure. So should you."
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"One of the most pleasant of the 'Rue's. Nice quiet mezzanine area, usual decent coffee and such.",
"This is the best Rue. Smoking upstairs and there are lots of outlets for your laptop, though no Wifi. Iced coffee here has LOTS of caffeine. The staff can be a bit smug, but that's kinda what you expect out of the Rue.\n\nUPDATE: no more smoking inside. The clientele has also changed, with the *cool* kids moving down the street to ZOTZ, which for the record is smoking everywhere, at least till the new law kicks in. ...And is enforced.",
"I believe this to be the best coffee in Uptown. The Rue is located in a former bank. Walk upstairs and check out the old vault. If you can put up with the overly smug baristas, you're in for some serious coffee time.",
"Rue is an excellent place to go and have a good conversation. They only accept cash, which is inconvienent but ultimately serves a greater good. The wide variety of tea is impressive. Yet, the baked goods are incredibly subpar. The baristas have always been polite and the building is sparse without being clinical.",
"I love this Rue, as well as the one on Magazine. However, I enjoy the architecture of the Oak St. Rue more. I really enjoy the Italian Creme Sodas, always consistently good. They also sell sandwiches and pastries. Random, this Rue use to be a former bank. It's really lovely. Also, I like that you can always find local magazines here, like Offbeat, etc.",
"This place is so cloak and dagger at night I love it. Or maybe I've just been watching way too many movies lately. I just sit upstairs and wonder what kind of revolutions and covert operation are being discussed in the shadowy corner tables or whatever (yeah yeah it's just kids studying I know). Coolest thing - upstairs, they still have the door to a walk-in safe there hehe. It's just a closet with extra tables and junk in there now. Oh wait, I see a former reviewer has mentioned it already. Well it's worth another mention. \n\nFood/drink wise, same deal as the Magazine one.",
"Very unique coffee shop that makes N.O. so amazing! I love their drinks! Their hot chai is my favoriote chai ever! I am such a conniosuer of chais so that statement in my mind hold alot of weight. I also love their hot teas. Really wonderful ambiance. Free wifi too!",
"Quiet, removed from the hubbub, and (thank you Rue!) free wifi. This Rue saved my life when I was busy repairing my home after Katrina. It was one of the few places I could sit, chill out for a few minutes and plug in. It holds a special place in my heart.\n\nAnd they serve the BEST coffee uptown. Period.",
"Best coffee in town.\n\nI swear, I lived here for three and a half years.\nThe staff is awesome, especially Corina.",
"Don't get me wrong, the atmosphere is great, but atmosphere alone doesn't make a great coffee shop. You also need great coffee. The Rue is insanely inconsistent with their coffee. I say that as someone who worked as a barista, and someone who owned a cafe. It drives me crazy because I want to love it, but they've lost my business until they get some standards in place."
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"Had a great time, food was great, fun atmosphere! Girls, the bathrooms are pretty good!",
"Decent food. Neat celebrity guitars on the walls as well as their clothing. Probably would not go back though.",
"BIG SHOUT OUT TO THE FABULOUS GEORGE AT THE GIFT SHOP REGISTER. -you totally rock, and our five minutes encounter was the most memorable part of our day trip to the Big Easy. You, sir, embody what fabulous mean. \n\nAs usual, my trip to a Hard Rock Cafe is due to my mother's ever growing (and slightly alarming) collection of HRC t-shirts ... this growth can be blamed on me since everywhere I go, I buy one of these t-shirts, and this is the first time I gave HRC a five star review all due to a super rockin experience we had with George. The selection of souvenirs were nothing extravagant, but we did find the ever classic white t-shirt with the logo and the city name. \n\nOn most HRC, you do find the total rocker, biker, and hippie type with their tats, piercings, colored hair, spiky accessories and etc which is what HRC should be... heck, it is a cafe made for hard rockers right? but with the array of the wonderful personalities that had come and gone this place, out of the many people I have encountered under the roof of HRC, one stands out- did I say George already? lol. but yeah, I think I have drooled enough. Thank you George... you catapulted New Orleans Hard Rock Cafe as one of my looked forward to destinations... who cares looking at left over memorabilia of long gone rock stars when there is one rockin' it at the store?",
"I was kind of disappointed... the food was ok (not like the pictures on the menu), but what my gripe is was the service. I know, i know its New Orleans and maybe its just the way things are there. I felt like the server was borderline rude. He walked away in the middle of my order never ask if we wanted another round (which we did) and we had to flag down a busboy to get our check. Moral of the story I will not be back.",
"Hubby and I decided to stop here as they were on the way back to our hotel. We were seated promptly, but it took about 5 minutes before a waiter came to our table which is a little long to me to not even be acknowledged. The rtest of the meal was fantastic! Our server Joe was also pretty good.\n\nWe ordered the pulled pork nachos as an app to share which was pretty good. They were piled high and there was no shortage on cheese though. The only surprising thing is that the pulled pork had no barbecue sauce which is what you would expect from vinegar based sauces.\n\nBoth hubby and I ordered the ribs which came with a rack of ribs, ranch barbecue beans, chunk of cornbread, and a small side cup of cole slaw. The rib rack was HUGE on both our plates and tasted great! I didn't think too much of the beans and personally don't prefer vinegar based coleslaw, but hubby enjoyed both. Although the cornbread was a little dry and crumbly, it tasted perfect with the extra side of barbecue sauce I requested.",
"IF IT'S TOO LOUD, YOU'RE TOO OLD! High energy servers, high decibel music;\nROYAL CARIBBEAN Promenade Deck ambiance, but customized to NOLA;\nDON'T GO CRAZY WITH THE CHEEZ WIZ! Order standards: burgers, nachos, etc.\n\nI came across an expiring $25 Hard Rock comp card earlier this week. I quit going to the old Hard Rock on Decatur years ago mainly because the space was so unwelcoming: sort of like dining in Carlsbad Caverns but without the decorative stalactites. So I was naturally hesitant to try the new location on Bourbon. But WOW, what a ginormous party it is! L-O-U-D and garish (Harrah's seems like the Latter Library in comparison). The 20-something servers are amped by the deafening music and seem to genuinely like working there. Now, if you go, only order the basics and be prepared to pay room service prices: my cheeseburger was $16. Yet, I gotta begrudgingly admit, I left smiling (but of course my meal was free on that comp card).",
"The service is really good, the decor is what you would expect at the Hard Rock. We loved our food. (a little pricey, but not bad.) The loud music can be overwhelming at times, but its not meant to be a romantic setting. It is a party place, and I must say, the mixed drinks are not half bad. \n\nThe menu isn't always clear, for example, It would have been awesome if I had known my salad had dark meat chicken instead of chicken breast. I dont like dark meat so I ate around it. \nMy husband's burger was fantastic! I like the nachos and a vegetarian burger i had here was stellar. \n\n I am a local, and I will keep going back. The food and service was worth it.",
"I've visited a few Hard Rock Cafe's I like seeing all the memorabilia. Yes, they are a tourist destination, but my favorite part about this one is it has the largest collection of local memorabilia of any of the Hard Rock locations. In a city that is full of music, that's a big pull for me. Stop and look, grab a drink and apps. Don't discount it just because it's on Bourbon Street, come to think of it, it's probably one of the only reasons I'd go to Bourbon Street. Friendly staff!!",
"Food is very good especially burger. staff was super nice dirnks excellent. Odd to go their for us, in NOLA with so many good places but pleasantly surprised.",
"Wonderful experience. My girlfriend and I walked in and were seated at a four top on a busy night. I told the hostess that if they were busy we could sit at the open two top next to us but she said that our comfort was most important. Our waiter came and took our order and was very nice. Only downside was a group of drunk girls screaming and yelling behind us but thats not the restaurants fault. Food was good, a little pricy but not awful. Great place. Will Return."
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"I eat here often - a great place to get good, basic traditional Mexican classics. I like the decor - sort of in the round in the main room with an adobe feel. It's always mellow here too.",
"Casa Molina is a family favorite. With every trip to Tucson, I know I can plan eating here at least 3 times. \n\nThe ambiance is fantastic, many rooms and a warm, earthy patio. There is a separate bar and curio shop. The wait staff know and love my grandmother so I suppose I could be a bit biased when I say the service is fantastic. \n\nYou must order a cheese crisp as your appetizers, preferably with green chiles and a pitcher of their margaritas. I recommend foregoing the salt on the glass however as the food here is a bit on the salty side \n\nOther favorites here are the chile colorado, the topopo salad, and my favorite a guacamole taco. The guacamole taco is stuffed with guack and covered with lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese and a mild tomato sauce. I love it. The beans here are also very, very good. \n\nA meal would not be complete sopapillas, the pockets of sweet dough deep fired and served with honey. \n\nPrices are extremely reasonable and the food does not disappoint.",
"Yippee! This was the first Mexican restaurant I went to in Tucson, and it was SO worthy. The carne seca is especially fantastic. It has a warm, unique atmosphere. The food is worth what you pay for it--a few steps up from a typical taqueria. Bring your parents here! Bring your children! Enjoy!",
"Meh. The food was not that great - and I was really in the mood for sonoran style mexican. I got a chile relleno and paid extra to get beans and a tortilla on the side. The relleno itself wasn't too bad, but it wasn't great either. The beans were WAY too salty - I couldn't finish them. The tortilla was huge. I felt my meal was overpriced for what I got.\nHubby got steak fajitas and he had a HUGE serving of fajita filling. He got one tortilla with his meal (also huge), and I shared part of mine so he could finish off more of his fillings.\nHe liked it OK. I wouldn't go back. \nWe've eaten at Casa Molina del Norte as well, and it seemed better than this...",
"Casa Molina is pretty typical for a Mexican restaurant. They have a nice bull and matador statue outside...hahaha. A Tucson landmark pretty much. \nThe food is okay. I should have ordered something else. My friend really loves the cheese. The service is slow, but that's okay because it's very relaxed. I would come back again!",
"Casa Molina has the best margaritas and cheese crisps in town. Order a pitcher of margaritas and wait for the cheese crisp to come out. They are large pizza sized tortillas buttered and covered in cheese (add the chiles and you will be extra happy). Everything after that is good, not great - but they make up for it in portions. The atmosphere is pretty nice, the bar is cozy but you feel welcome. The wait staff, some of which have been there longer than I have been alive, are pretty good. I normally get the chicken chimichanga but the shredded beef is also very yummy. Caution, if you like your chimis enchilada style you have to ask for it.\n\nThe back of the restaurant has a gift shop (hours unknown) and a big circular room where you can have large, festive parties.\n\nOh, they have a brunch on the weekend to, not sure of the hours.",
"One of the places we always go to when I'm in town visiting the fam. Their cheese crisp is to die for!",
"To me this is some of the most authentic Mexican food I have ever tasted. I usually just go here for the just for the cheese crisps though. They are pretty much the most amazing cheese crisps I have ever had! \n\nI am knocking down two stars for the long black hair that was all the way across the cheese crisp I ordered last time I was there. I know everybody makes mistakes, but It is something I really can't get over. LOL \n\nThe reason I am still giving Casa Molina an \"A-OK\" rating though is because I go there pretty much every time I go down to Tucson to visit family and this was the first \"bad\" incident I have had. This is definitely the rest of my entire family's favorite restaurant on the entire planet though so you may want to give it a try!",
"Gotta love Casa Molina. Have eaten here countless times and order the same thing everytime - cheese crisp w/green chilies, carne seca burro enchilada style, and a picture of margaritas. If it is nice out - and it typically is in Tucson - the patio is so lovely as you feel like your in old Mexico. The cheese crisp is to die for and nobody's rivals it. Ditto for the carne seca. Only four stars are being given instead of five because the margaritas used to be better....they have changed something. It used to be where you'd be scared to drop a margarita at Casa Molina for fear it would blow up...yes, that potent. At that point in time a small picture between two people would leave you with quite a buzz - even after dinner. Not so any more. They've watered them down and that is so incredibly sad as they were the best - bar none - and now they are simply okay. If you read this Casa Molina please change them back to how they used to be. Raise your price on them, I couldn't care a less as they were sooooo good. But you're not fooling anyone and other members of my party noticed it as well, so it wasn't just me.",
"First of all, the two stars is only because the service was excellent. The food was not. If you think this place is authentic, you are high. This is pure tex-mex. They simply use mostly spanish on the menu to make you think it is more authentic. The food quality was extremely sub-par. Maybe it is just that I come from Colorado where the Mexican food is excellent. I thought I couldn't go wrong in southern Arizona. That is a failed assumption.\n\nMy chile relleno had more egg batter than chile. My enchilada cheese was all dried out even though it was still hot. Why are enchilada/relleno combo plates $15? That is absurd."
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"This new restaurant just opened near the King of Prussia Plaza, so I thought I would try it for lunch. Their gimmick is that all the entres are less than 475 calories, and all the food is prepared fresh according to seasonally available foods.\n\nThe food was ok, but nothing special. I had the BBQ Chicken Salad and my chicken tasted more like terriaki than BBQ. The service was over done, they had too many servers and wait staff and it was kind of annoying the amount of attention they paid to the table. Also, they asked if we had a time constraint, and our meal still took well over an hour.\n\nI will chaulk a lot of this up to being new, however I would not rush back. Overall it wasn't bad, but not the spectacular dining experience they try to create.",
"If you're into more high end restaurants then you'll love this place. Fine dining service but at half the cost. Great place for lunch. The food is healthy and all about flavor. You leave feeling good and satisfied. The desserts are amazing and not over done. If you're a real foodie you'll love this place. It's a must try.",
"Seasons 52 is the newest restaurant in the KOP area so we had to try it for lunch. All of the items on the menu are less than 475 calories and the items on the menu change to reflect the season. There is also a side menu that changes every week (hence the name Seasons 52). \n\nI had the very delicious Caramelized Sea Scallops grilled and served with roasted asparagus and sundried tomato pearl pasta. Everyone at our table was surprised at how much food you could get for under 475 calories if its done right. Everything looked delicious at our table of 6.\n\nI chose the Belgian Chocolate Rocky Road for my mini indulgence. It was very good. There is no wonder why this mini shot was 344 calories :/ \n\nService was pretty slow during the lunch hour so be sure to check this place out when you have time to spare.",
"WOW! Not only does their menu change seasonally, (4) times per year, but Seasons 52 actually changes their menu weekly, (52) times per year! Hence the name \"Seasons 52\"!:-) Great Food & Service. We'll definitely be back for more!:-) ~CD",
"My sister generously told me about this restaurant and we made a date to try it on Cinco de Mayo (needless to say, it was just a covenient date for both of us). She is especially into organic and fresh ingredient foods. \n\nThe decor was very nice, understated, but elegant. Of especial note is the cool waterfall scape in the entryway and the aquarium of fire. I really can not describe it better than that; it looked very cool - figuratively speaking, but given the heat wave, I could not stand to look at it too long because it did not make me feel cool. The wait staff were all very friendly, efficient and nice. Serious kudos on that front.\n\nI ordered the steak and crimini mushroom flatbread. It was decent and pretty good if one keeps in mind that it is under 495 calories. The blue cheese was delicious and I wsas impressed by how much of it there was despite the calorie count. Overall, I was a bit disappointed, however. The flatbread was too smoky for my taste. Please keep in mind I am just not a smoky flavor kind of gal, I suspect many of you readng this will love the smokiness. There were also bits of carmelized onions and I believe bacon (although, maybe this was just the smokiness talking). \n\nI had a taste of my sister's sweet vadalia onion soup. This was off of the weekly rotating menu. It was pretty good, and was a kind of deconstructed french onion soup. It came with two sourdough bagette pieces with cheese on it. By far the most delicious part of my meal.\n\nFor dessert, and this was why I only got the flatbread for lunch, we splurged and split 4 dessert shooters between us 2. We had the pecan pie, key lime pie, carrot cake and mango cheesecake. The one I looked forward to the most was the mango cheesecake - I am a cheesecake nut. Unfortunately it was the most dissapointing. It was very gelatinous, almost like old dessicated cheesecake. Although I have not doubt it was fresh, because the rest of the ingredients tasted fresh. The rest of the desserts were very good. They could have been sweeter for my tastes, but I suspect for those of you with normal palates will find it just right. The pecan pie was a great texture. The carrot cake had golden raisins on top, which was a perfect texture foil to the rich cream cheese frosting. And the key lime pie was rich, creamy and very refreshing.",
"I was VERY impressed with the food at Seasons 52!! Everything was SO tasty and SO fresh! The fact that all of the items are under 475 calories is just an added bonus! \n\nThe only bad thing I can say about the place is their system for seats in the bar area. After being told there was a 45 minute wait for the dining room, the hostess let us know that the tables int ha bar area (which line the entire room) are first-come, first-serve... Actually I believe she worded it, \"as long as your butt hits the seat first, it's yours!\" So you can imagine the anticipation and the defense mode you put up eying each table up, checking to see who looks like they are almost finished... who's check has been dropped, etc. We finally pounced (literally) on a table in the back corner. After THOROUGHLY enjoying our meal and chatting it up with our friendly server, the check was dropped. You would've thought she threw a fresh hunk of meat into a lion's cage!! This overbearing girl walks up to our table and says, \"I don't mean to be rude but is anyone taking your table?!\" Well guess what, YOU ARE RUDE!!!! I still had an entire glass of wine and we hadn't even signed for our bill yet. It put us in an awkward position as she called her boyfriend over and they just STOOD there at our table. Finally I said, \"Actually, that couple over there was here before you!\" and called over another couple who had been patiently waiting (and hadn't been rude enough to walk up and interrupt us!) \n\nBut besides the drama at the end, I will CERTAINLY be back to eat there again-- I'll just allow myself more time and wait for a table in the dining room!",
"I had my third lunch today at Seasons 52 and I'm still a fan. \n\nFor the first time, I won a free lunch through my company before they officially opened. Jeff and I got free appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The service at that point was a bit new and we could see/hear the managers yelling at the employees so they were a bit nervous. The food was a bit slow, but it was good. With one exception, the tuna crunch salad with the miso vinaigrette is a bit off. There is just something in the sauce that just kills that plate. I even wrote it down on the comment card that it tasted funny. But, ending a meal, with a dessert is always welcoming. The shot size desserts are excellent. I recommend the raspberry cannoli! \n\nFor the meals, I would say try their daily flatbread as an appetizer. I've had 3 different flavors now (steak and gorgonzola, BBQ chicken and shrimp, and eggplant parmesan) and they're really good. I also enjoyed the Spicy Chicken Chile Relleno that comes with rosemary corn cakes. The last time I had this, I wiped my plate cleaned. \n\nToday, I enjoyed their teriyaki sesame chicken skewers with a side salad and finished the meal off with pecan pie dessert which was good, but I'm sticking with the raspberry cannoli from now on.\n\nAt lunch time this place is busy so I recommend getting a reservation through OpenTable and tell them you're on a time constraint or your lunch can easily turn into 2 hours. I'm looking forward to having dinner here in the future.",
"This is not an easy place to get a table for dinner, but I think after you wait it out you'll see why it's so popular. We lucked out and nabbed a bar table that had just opened up as we walked in the door. Bar seating is first come/first served and they have some comfy booths with table service in there. There was also a piano player providing live music.\n\nBest thing about this place though is definitely the menu. Every entree is under 475 calories! I love that you can order anything you want without inducing too much guilt. We started out with a cherry tomato flatbread appetizer, which was tasty and a good size for a table of four to share. I had the scallops for my main course and was pleasantly surprised by how large the portions were (all under 475 calories?!). I didn't feel bad at all about polishing off the whole thing. Happily, low calorie doesn't equate with low flavor - my dining companions had two specials, the Pacific halibut and buffalo steak, both of which they also polished off. \n\nDessert was also a nice not-too-decadent treat. They have a brilliant system for selling desserts: instead of bringing you a dessert tray where you pick something and they bring it out a few minutes later, they actually bring fresh desserts to your table and immediately serve you whichever one you pick. All the desserts are made in small glasses so that you get just enough for one person, but not so much that you feel guilty about finishing off every last crumb. Perfect portion size. I LOVED my chocolate cake with chocolate mousse - so delicious and rich, but just right for one person!\n\nThe prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food, and they have a decent wine/cocktail menu as well. Service was excellent. We left feeling full, happy, and wondering if maybe we'd found a new favorite restaurant.",
"I know this place is brand new but wow. Very impressive - decor and food. Once you walk in and are greeted by the hostess there is a nice lounge/waiting area with a gas/glass fireplace. It is all dark wood and very nice but not overwhelmingly so. Booths are comfortable and give you a nice view of the restaurant while keeping your privacy.\n\nOur server Lee was wonderful. Knowledgeable about the menu and its offerings and definitely checked on us often to make sure we were enjoying every part of our lunch. He also asked if we had a time we needed to finish by and would make sure we were. I think it's brilliant that the specials change weekly and with the seasons and of course that everything is 475 calories or less. Hello!!\n\n*Ripe Plum Tomato Flatbread: super thin and as delicious as it looks. Everything is fresh and tastes fresh. Looks intimidating at first for 2 but we polished it off with ease since it was soooo good!\n*Blackened fish sandwich: very moist fish, delicious sauce accompanied by a fresh salad topped with seasoned sunflower seeds and grilled lemon\n*Grilled trout: whole fish filet grilled w. skin on with baby carrots and roasted potatoes and grilled lemon. Delicious, filling and yet very light.\n\nLunch is not a cheap affair but well worth it. Halfway through lunch we had already decided to come back again VERY soon!",
"Enjoyed dinner here last Saturday night. It was spur of the moment decision so the wait was long. They said 45 min. to an hour and they meant it, but it was well worth the wait! Everyone in my party LOVED their meal! Wine options were fantastic! We all walked out of the restaurant satisfied but not painfully full. It definitely competes with Philly's restaurants, which I am thrilled about since I lived in the city for 15 years! Finally those in the burbs have a little more variety when they want a good meal!"
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"Not too long ago, I woke up one morning craving a hot dog.\nPretty strange considering I haven't eaten a hot dog in about 10 years.\nBut these kinds of craving must be satisfied, right?\n\nA quick Yelp search popped up Hot Dogs on Main in Dunedin. So later that day I find myself swinging down Main St in search of a freshsly made dog. As there is construction of new sidewalks going on in Dunedin, it took me driving down the street 3 times just to see a sign with a big hot dog on it that was plainly by the side of the road. Man, I need to get my glasses checked, as it was hiding in plain site.\n\nBut thank goodness the sign was there, as Hot Dogs on Main is tucked into a tiny slice of a series of storefronts in the block. The sign on the building is hard to see, but keep looking for the streetside hot dog sign, and if you see a storefront sign that says \"Kookie Krums\", you're just 2 doors away.\n\nBut was all this 10 minutes of searching worth it?\nAbsolutely.\n\nEntering the door, a quick glance in front of me showed a big 2-page spread in the St. Pete Times titled, \"Gourmet hot dogs bring new flavor to Tampa Bay,\" with Hot Dogs on Main prominently and favorably featured as the first restaurant out of 3. Things were already looking good.\n\nThe friendly proprietor, Susan, greeted me quickly with a big smile and a menu and asked if she could help. Turns out Susan is a personal chef by trade, so she knows her way around good food, including the quality ingredients that make up a humble, but great tasting dog. But Susan has raised the bar in search of the perfect dogs with a menu of 15+ versions of classic and custom hot dogs, all of them sounding delicious. \n\nAnd here's just a short list:\n\n- For kids, a 3-inch \"puppy\" ($1.25)\n- For grownup kids, they can get a foursome of those 3-inch links for $6 that includes a sampling of some of Susan's most popular creations: plain dog ($2.75 for a full-sized), the Southern Dog (fresh coleslaw, $2.95 for a full-sized), the Brooklyn Dog (sauerkraut and spicy mustard, $2.95), or a classic chili dog ($3.50).\n- The Dixie Dog ($3.90) with a mix of cumin-seasoned chili and crisp housemade coleslaw\n- The Greek Hound Dog ($5.75) which includes pepperoncini, tzatziki, feta, cuke, olives\n- The \"poodle dog,\" a reduced-fat version\n- The Italian Greyhound which has pesto and shaved Pecorino Romano. \n- and many more\n\nIf you can't find a hot dog here that sounds good, check your pulse.\n\nBut the classic Chili Dog with onions is what caught my eye, and just a few moments later it appeared in all its splendor, a nice big dog on a soft bun, smothered in chili and onions. The flavors mixed extremely well, and I wish I had more time to sample a few more versions. But that means I'll have to just come back soon. And I will.\n\nThey have canned drinks and bottled water, but seating inside is limited to a small 2-seat table, so most orders are to go. The sidewalk construction outside will add some valuable extra seating that should be very comfortable under a nice big shade tree.\n\nSusan and I chatted a good while about why she chose her standard hot dog, Chicago's Vienna brand, a very tasty, skinless all-beef dog that comes 6 to a pound. When she started Hot Dogs on Main, she offered both Nathan's or Vienna, but lots of tastings and feedback put the Vienna on top to stand alone. Not to fear, though, if you like something different she offers kosher Hebrew Nationals, an Applegate organic turkey dog, or an Yves veggie dog.\n\nThe cool thing about stopping by Hot Dogs on Main is not just a chance to chow down on a rockin' dog, but a chance to make a new friend in Susan. Yes, she's that friendly and makes you feel like family, evidenced by regular customers that came in and were greeted with hugs and conversation.\n\nIf only more restaurants would realize that a pleasurable meal is not just what shows up on the plate, but in the hearts, smiles and personality of the folks that make and serve it.\n\nAtmosphere: 4\nService: 5\nFood: 4\nValue: 5",
"I love hot dogs on main! The dogs are delicious with a great variety. Reasonably priced and the owners are very nice. Susan is so sweet and remembers her customers. I come here every time I visit Dunedin (usually more than once per trip). I can't say enough great things. :)",
"Not just the normal hot dog, best gourmet lunch in Dunedin. Must try the potato salad.",
"Great hot dogs, but I feel like the place is never open. Make sure to check the hours. I wish they were open late and on Sundays too. \n\nTry the Chicago dog!",
"Visit time/day: weekend afternoon\nAtmosphere: walk-up counter inside with a few outdoor tables, cute, kitschy, home made\n\nI grew up in the Detroit area and had no idea other cities didn't have Coney's on every corner so I constantly miss Coney dogs, greasy fries, gyros, Greek salads, etc. - especially on the weekends when I might be a bit hung over ;) So began the search for a Coney dog joint and Hot Dogs on Main seems to be the only one still open in Dunedin.\n\nThe owner, who was super friendly, handed us adorable hand-written printed on yellow 8 1/2 x 11 paper, menus with cute names for various topping combos. This being our 'test run' of the place, we chose classics - I got the Chicago Dog and my bf got the Coney Dog. Both were just delicious - really fresh ingredients, crunchy relish/onions, perfectly steamed bun, good quality hot dogs. \n\nWish I would have taken a photo of the menu because there were some really creative combos. And, I love that you can get a veggie, turkey, or all beef hotdog substituted on every dog creation. I wish they had fries available because really the only time I feel like a hot dog, I want some fries with it, but understand given the space. Also, the prices were a little higher than I'm used to paying for a hotdog, but the quality is there so it's worth the splurge.",
"Being from Chicago we like to find all the local places that serve Chicago style food and this small cute ice cream shop in downtown Dunedin also serves up some awesome Chicago style hot dogs. The owners are great and very friendly and welcoming. They do have some seating outside to have some ice cream and enjoy the great Florida days.\n\nIf you are in the area and in the mood for a hotdog and some ice cream then this is the place.\n\nKeep up the great work!",
"I definitely like this place and will be back for the Italian Beef with Peppers Sandwich. We wound up over here after eating Diner somewhere else down the road where my wife wouldn't eat what she ordered so I knew of this place but didn't know if they were in business. So we walked on down the road and Boom they were open , and I am glad too.",
"Hot Dogs on Main has the best hot dogs I have ever had. The Chili Cheese Dog was great. The best hot dog I've ever had was the Dixie Dog, it's a chili dog with, wait for it...coleslaw, legendary. \n\nThe hot dogs are amazing, but even the toppings that go on the hot dogs are fresh and put these hot dogs over the top. Definitely will go back again for lunch.\n \nThey are very reasonable priced, the only bad thing is choosing which hot dog to get. I was too full to get some ice cream, but it looked good, and plan on getting some next time.",
"This place is AWESOME! Their hot dogs are inexpensive and delicious. I love supporting local business and the very nice owners make it easy to like this place, and the hot dogs make it easy to love.",
"We are from up north and we had our favorite hot dog joint up there. To our surprise there weren't very many hot dog places down here. When we first moved we tried a few places just to come home disappointed in the quality of what we are used to.\n\nThen we found Hot Dogs on Main... um, yum!\n\nBest place for hot dogs that we've been to in seven years. Great variety, great price, and treated politely and with a courtesy every time. We've been back several times already (this wasn't our first visit) and we'll be back in the future.\n\nWe tried (meaning we shared) the Rueben dog this time as well as our usual dogs and we were pleasantly surprised by it's yummy factor. Who would have ever thought that a Rueben hot dog would be as good as the sandwich!?\n\nWonderful experience as always! Keep up the awesome work."
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"Rule #1 when opening a bar/restaurant: DON'T OPEN IF none of your employees know whats going on. Don't open if you have some crazy high-tech order entry computer that is down/nobody knows how to use. Don't bring in a waitress to learn the computer, but then just shove her onto the floor to serve without learning anything. Don't open if your menu has it's drinks pricing listed so stupid that your employees don't even understand whats going on. (mad props to our waitress, btw, for trying real hard and doing her best even though she has no clue what she was doing (not her fault) and was afraid to tell her boss that we wanted to talk to him.)\n\nRule #2: DON'T OPEN IF you can't provide the food on your menu. Come on. It was simple stuff. Don't sell me a chicken BBQ pineapple sandwich if you don't have pineapple. (And tell your cooks to not send food out when they know it isn't completed to order. (and by the way, what happened to the lettuce and tomatoe?) Don't sell me a pork cheddar sandwich if you don't have cheddar. And whatever happened a salad? Last time I checked, it was more than just romane lettuce and crutons. What happened to tomatoes? carrots? broccoli? cucumber? peppers? onions? You know... stuff like that...\n\nRule #3: DON'T send over one of the owners to chitchat and introduce himself and shake hands if he isn't going to do anything except to tell us to come back next week when he promises \"it will be better\". I want someone to listen to the problems that I have experienced. I want to be compensated for my wasted 2 hours. I don't want to have to wait 20 minutes to get my drinks after we order them. I don't want to have to pay for a tiny piece of chicken smothered in BBQ sauce. I don't want to pay for lettuce in a bowl. (which thank god they finally removed from the bill). And I don't want to see the owner go back over to the bar to get drunk with his buddies while we're still waiting to get our check (20 minutes later). Your own waitress didn't even know you were an owner, and I thought you were just some drunk dude at the bar! (and more props - to the the 2nd owner that was trying to get some work done in the kitchen since they were short staffed) (and 1 more prop to the 3rd owners daughter that was in there trying to take care of more responsibilities than were probably bestoed upon her.)\n\nThis place could have some potential. It had a nice ambiance, and I could see it going places, BUT.... it opened prematurely and the service and aggravation that I experienced merits it the lowest rating possible.\nWill it be better a couple months from now? Probably. Am I going to want to go check it out again then? We'll see, but as of this minute, no.",
"I do have some complaints about this place, but overall I think it's nice and I'll be back. Frequently. I will update every-so-often, as necessary. \n\nClick here for the menu (PDF - 2.1 MB):\nhttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/5823437/theirishmilemenu.pdf\n\nTHE PROS:\n - It's cheap! After going to bars and restaurants in this area that are ridiculously overpriced, it's refreshing to pay a VERY reasonable amount of money for what you get. Two sandwiches (enough for leftovers) and two beers was $24 with tax.\n - It's delicious! I got a roast pork sandwich with provolone and roasted red peppers. There was plenty of meat and cheese in the sandwich. The roll was great! There were enough peppers to get a little bit in every bite, but I would have liked to see a few more. And the fries were really great.\n - 24 beers on tap! Sierra Nevada, Ithaca, Unibroue, Great Lake, Ommegang, Brooklyn, Shiner Bock, Flying Fish, Victory, Smithwicks, Guiness, Blue Moon, Sam Adams, Hoegarrden, Stella, Bass, Harp, Yengling, and just Bud Light for those with lighter tastes. No Miller, no Coors, not tap after tap of CRAP. (You can get the crap in bottles, if you're so inclined.)\n - There's free parking! Even if you can't get a space in their (very small) lot, there's free PATCO parking right outside, as well as street parking.\n\nTHE CONS:\n - The staff is still getting adjusted. Our waitress was older, and was obviously having problems with the computer system (which she needed reading glasses to see). One of the bartenders was really, really slow. It probably would have been better to get some staff with TONS of experience, but these guys will get it in time.\n - Some of the food isn't quite hammered out yet. My boyfriend got a burger and the burger was average-sized, but the bun was GIGANTIC. Either have a large burger on a large bun, or an average burger on an average bun.\n - Only a bar and high-top tables. The bar is much larger than it needed to be (in my opinion, too large for the space). This leaves very little space for the 9 high-top tables they've crammed in there as well. It's kind of awkward to sit at them. It's MUCH more of a bar than a restaurant (think Brewers Towne Tavern, not PJ's). Don't come here with a large group to sit and eat. The whole place has a bar-rail all the way around it, though, so there's plenty of space to stand around with your friends.",
"The Irish Mile probably doesn't actually go the Irish mile, but it suits me fine so far.\n\nPrices are good, and so is the fried ravioli. However, for a joint that promotes craft beers, the offerings are a let down. Sure, they had Leffe Blonde around, but that's the best you'll find here. \n\nAnd, sure, the wait staff is a little shaky. But the bar has a nice set up, and the bartenders are cool. Plus, they have pinball!\n\nMy biggest complaint is that women have to go back toward the entrance into crazy bright lights to visit the bathroom. Counterintuitive when the dude's room is toward the back, dontcha think?",
"I like the bar set up and they have a decent selection of beers. The bartenders are awesome. Very nice and pour a good Guinness. My one complaint is the girls that work in the pizza place connected. My friends and I were treated terribly by one of those girls. I didn't know pizza girl had the authority to flag anyone? I thought that was the bartenders job. They flagged my friend and proceeded to threaten to call the cops if she did not leave the premises. She wasn't even drunk. (Had 1 drink) There were 10 of us and we all have a bad taste in our mouth from this place. It's a shame that one girl ruined it for new potential customers as well. I will most certainly not recommed this bar to anyone who wants a relaxed drama free night. I just wanted to watch the soccer game. :-(",
"I think this would be a good place to just come by and get a beer, nothing more, nothing less. There was a good beer list and the price was right, but the food was unfortunately horrible. \n\nI ordered a cheeseburger (which was obviously just a frozen patty on a GIGANTIC bun for some reason) and when I got about halfway through it I found tiny bits of plastic embedded in the tomato. I told the waitress who simply said, \"oh that shouldn't happen\" and took the burger away and still charged me for it. Hopefully they will get some of these bugaboos ironed out as they go on.",
"Gave it a second shot. Was treated worse than the first time. The owners and staff are totally unprofessional. I witnessed one of the owners try to start a fight with his own bartender and them fired him on the floor in front of everyone. It's sad when you know a business is going to fail.",
"I know this is a new place, but that doesnt excuse the awful service my boyfriend and i had to endure on our first visit. \nMy boyfriend seriously waited over 45 minutes for a drink. First, his glass sat empty for 10 minutes until the barback took it away. Another 15 minutes to actually get the bartenders attention. 20 minutes later he came back with the wrong drink, and instead of just remaking it, offered the next drink on the house. \nWe were there to watch the union game, otherwise we would have left. Hopefully they can get their act together. \nThey have some decent beers on tap that are surprisingly cheap, that's the only thing that will bring me back. Also, the bartenders don't know how to properly pour a guiness.",
"Well, first off, this is not an Irish Pub as the name may lead you to believe. Sadly, no fish and chips on the menu. We sat in a room off the bar that was very cold. I guess we should have sat in the bar area. When I went to order a burger, I was told the menu was outdated and they only had a certain burger size available. No prices for the toppings on the menu. Who knows what else was outdated... Cheddar cheese was cheese wiz (unless the waitress/cook got it wrong?) I'm guessing when I ordered toppings I lost the lettuce and tomato that was supposed to come with it... \n\nOk, on a bright note, they have a great beer selection and seemed to have a lot on tap.\n\nPersonally, would not come back. Nothing really caught my attention to try them again.",
"Just FYI, there's nothing notably \"Irish\" about the Irish Mile.\n\nThis is a great place to go to drink beer if you don't have a lot of cash but you do have a lot of time, like some friends of mine. Basic neighborhood bar. Good selection of beers at reasonable prices. Liquor is served in very small glasses.\n\nThe menu and the service is very hit or miss. The Prime Rib is a hit with the guys, especially if the server remembers to bring you the horseradish and au jus. I was happy with their pizza. Order bar food and you won't be disappointed.\n\nThe layout is awkward and the service is slow, both at the bar and the tables. The tabletops in the bar area are very small and no good if you're in a group that's ordering food. For that, you want one of the lower tables off to the side.\n\nYou can use the PATCO parking lot next door if their small lot gets too crowded.\n\nIt has a lot of potential, especially if they keep their prices low, but need work on service and quality.",
"Have to give a one star review for not having anything with a hint of Irish on the menu. They get low marks for being understaffed behind the bar all three times I've been here. The only plus is the lack of crowds, no surprise though. I might suggest a more realistic name, or better yet become the first real Irish bar in the area!"
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"Had lunch there today after reading the review in Gambit. Really good! No Liquor License, so it's BYOB. Check out the review.\n \nI had some sausage, bacon wrapped chicken and a piece of steak off the grill, plus a few items off the buffet. Excellent and the best Flan I ever had anywhere.\n \nNot fancy, but clean and the owners really nice! Definitely want to take Barry and if anyone wants to go...let me know and we can plan an outing.\n \nChurra's Brazilian Grill\n3712 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 467-9595\nBreakfast, lunch and dinner daily\nhttp://www.bestofneworleans.com/gambit/review-churras-Brazilian-grill/Content?oid=2037447",
"For those of you who love ethnic food where the owners and waiters barely speak a word of English, this place is right up your alley! And you have to like meat. \n\nChurra's is a traditional Brazillian grill where meat is constantly prepared at a large grill and served to customers who walk up about point to the meats they want. There is technically a menu that is up on the wall, but I'd recommend walking up to the grill and saying which kind of meat you want and at what temperature. Beef, pork, and chicken dishes are all perfectly marinated and well cooked. I've been twice. The meat is cooked to order. There is a buffet with delicious Brazilian been and rice dishes. \n\nTerribly cheap and very filling. On a lazy Saturday or Sunday afternoon, it's well worth the trip out to Kenner for a cheap and delicious Brazilian meal.",
"We stumbled upon this place while trying to find Little Little Chinatown. We went in but they were not ready to serve food. SO we shopped the grocery and bought some tiny cheese breads (I looked up how to make them at home so now have a great new dish to make).\nThey were empty the first time and SHOULD have been serving by then...\nWe didn't understand how such a nice place with nice people could NOT be busy...\n\nThe \"menu\" isn't really a menu. It's sort of a graduating food bar but with restrictions.\n\nSo while we did not get to eat that day, we vowed to come back because the owner seemed like a really great guy.\n\nFast forward 2 weeks and we make a special trip from the Westbank to there just to try their food.\n\nEVERYTHING about this visit was as awkward as a reference librarian party. Hard to communicate and when you do manage to figure out what was going on, you are still not sure it's right. Ok...so maybe a cross between the reference librarian stuff and virgin sex.\n\nEven though we got there 15 minutes after service started..it hadn't actually started. But we waited until the meat cook said he had a few dishes up to rare temp. Some rare chicken, pork and beef...Rare beef isfine for me but the Girly needs her meat over-cooked.\n\nSo she went for just the buffet and I went with the buffet with grill. But here is the thing. It is a far cry from a all you can eat buffets we are all used to abusing ourselves with. This is Soup Nazi buffet. 10.90 a pound for the buffet and grill. 7 for just the buffet. You can only make 2 dishes out of the buffet plus salad.\n\nYou get a VERY heavy plate. Then you go through the buffet and grill line. Then (the bane of all American buffet goers) you must weigh your plate of food so they can charge you accordingly.\nOk...I call foul with that one. Nothing makes a meal more difficult and uncomfortable than having to budget your food by weight. Seriously...think about it.\nHow much will this tomato slice cost me and will it stop me from getting some rice??? Or can I have 30 beans or have to stick to 20?\n\nIt's totally not happy-making.\n\nBut while they say they are weighing your food, they are not. They are weighing your food AND plate. As I mentioned earlier, the plates are HEAVY. I had (100% serious here): 2 tablespoons of rice. A table spoon of beans, a tablespoon of greens, a tablespoon of stewed meat and half a plantain. At MOST...10 bites if I was lucky. I also got 3 1/8th inch slices of mostly fat rare beef with absolutely NO seasoning or marinade. They were the size of playing cards cut in half.\n\nThat somehow came up to 1.5lbs (Heavy plates). It took me 3 minutes to eat and I left hungry.\n\nThe girly had just the buffet and hers came up to .8lb and yes...she had almost nothing.\n\n\nThose plus 2 teas with no refills...almost 25 bucks for lunch.\n\nSO while I liked the owner, I can totally see why the place is ALWAYS so empty. We waddled out of there not because we were so full...but because we were butt-raped by the place (the girly's words)...I seriously feel completely wallet molested for something that didn't even fill up the little Girly and did nothing but make Fat-man sad and angry.\n\nI can't picture any reason to ever go back when there is a MUCH more affordable Brazilian restaurant on the same road. Plus...the ladies at the other restaurant just love to share their food and make you feel like long lost relatives.",
"A carnivore's delight, a recently-opened Brazilian style buffet where MEAT is the shining star. You must enjoy grilled meats: beef, pork, chicken, and sausage. In addition to the meats, the buffet consisted of Brazilian foods: yellow-colored rice, beans, fried plantains, fried yucca, potato salad, diced tomatoes, etc. (did not see green salads), \n\nWe were there during the weekend, ALL you can eat for one price. For two adult buffets, the bill was approximately $40. (The price is less during the week days, especially during lunch time). \n\nBeing first-timers at the restaurant, we were unsure what and how to order the meats. The servers suggested a \"sampler plate\" with a variety of meats, beef, pork, chicken, and sausage. They were all tasty. Next time I will try the short ribs and chicken hearts. \n\nThe place was not fancy, but it was CLEAN and the waitstaff FRIENDLY and approachable.",
"Best homemade sausage in the city. Picanha is incredibly good too. The owners are also very friendly. Highly recommended.",
"This is the BEST place ever...meat it outstanding..sides different but soooo good!\nFor the price you can't beat it. Don't miss it if you come to LA.\nOwner and employees as so NICE and accommodating!",
"As I lay here thinking about my 4 month stint with my job here near New Orleans and the places that I have gotten the pleasure of eating at, it strikes me that this is only one of two places that I would deem a 5 star in my book.\n\nI passed this place maybe a dozen times and judged the book by it's cover, naughty naughty but you know what? I finally got tired of eating mall food court places and the casino buffet down the road as well. I stopped in the parking lot and skimmed over some reviews. \"Charge by the pound\", nope, not going to do that, especially when the plates are seemingly already 2 lbs each. These aren't your dollar store plates, they are sturdy, thick, non scuffed from timely use and can show you the stars when planted on your head as a haymaker, ouch!\n\nOutside parking seems ample for the business here. It was a 1pm Saturday visit and only the front row was taken up but 10 feet back the second row was empty. \n\nEntrance, your first impression is it's clean, could use a little better looking interior design but that would probably raise the price up. What you get here is a no nonsense meat fest, reasonable pricing, very attentive and friendly staff. \n\nI was greeted by the nice looking waitress asking me if I have ever been here before. After holding my head down a little in shame she explained a little on what to do, asked what I wanted to drink and where to sit. I headed towards the buffet part which was full of items I could not for my life remember the names except for the plaintains (Fried bananas), white rice and other sides that I was allowed to photograph. \n\nOn to the parilla. The guy behind the counter asked if I have been there before and what kind of meat did I want. I told him that I wasn't sure at the moment and squinted a little to see what was on the grills, without hesitation he fixed me up with an assortment of meat on a 7\" plate. \n\nPretty much everything I tried had good flavor, was not dry as I was thinking and for the price on the weekend of $17.23 (tax included butt not drink) is very reasonable compared to the $25 that I am used too in Houston. \n\nYou don't get the goucho boys coming to your table with racks of the meat but instead you go and get it which one shouldn't mind at all unless they were on some intricate date. \n\nService: Courteous, genuine and non obtrusive. Oh, and they aren't there in the back texting on their phones, leaning up against the counter in a group or sitting at a table in your view eating while scoping out your every move. Sorry, pet peeve of mine but did not find anything like that here. \n\nThey do have a selection of beers here as well as three televisions for your viewing pleasures. \n\nThe all you can eat is a different price on the weekdays so I probably will provide that information today when I get back.\n\nThey do have a dessert selection but I was so bloated to wheres't it looked like I was expecting a baby at about 2 months. O o. \n\nAttached or in the same suite is a meat market where I assume they get their meat for the grill as well. A pretty good selection if you want to go home and do this yourself. Parilla not included. \n\nUnfortunately within a couple of weeks I will get transferred back to Texas with the memory that this place strongly reminded me of the comfort type food I would always find at home. Laying here typing this review and thinking about that food again makes me promise myself that I am going to get up in a few hours and go back to this hidden gem that took me a while to find. \n\nThank you staff, cooks and the owners for being so courteous to an out of town stranger and making me feel like I was back in Houston again. I will tell everybody I know about this place and to not worry about the outside not looking fancy because there is food gold inside!",
"This place really encourages you to eat a great deal and they don't want you leaving here hungry. When you first walk in they ask if you've been before and they explain the process and sometimes bring little extra items for you to sample. They have a large selection of items on their \"buffet\" and then you order grilled meats from the grill counter. All of the grilled beef items I had seemed very similar in taste and the guy working the grill didn't seem to understand English so well so maybe something was lost in translation. I ate three plates of meat and a large plate of \"buffet\" items and was very full for lunch. This is a place where they want to you linger and enjoy your meal and really get your money's worth and I like that attitude a lot. The folks that work here seem very attentive to wanting you to have a good experience.",
"Another great place to have grilled meat in Kenner. I have eaten there or taken out their food for a number of times now, and I love the taste of their fresh cooked meats. The guys (and the ladies) there are super friendly and the prices are reasonable. The all you can eat buffet of great grilled meats and very nice side items is a deal that I encourage everyone to try out. I find that take out offers me the best value. About a pound of grilled meat and a pound of side costs me around $15 and is more than enough for my wife and me. Another local business that I would love everyone to support.",
"Absolutely fantastic. Best meat I've ever had and so authentic including all the workers and owners. 15 bucks all u can eat Pfff - ill be back soon"
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"Sometimes you just want a great cheeseburger. And I had a great cheeseburger tonight at Logans in Hickory Hollow area. Quick seating, quick service. Our waitress, Stephanie, was quick, efficient, pleasant, attentive, and right on top of things. The burger was delicious. With Pepper Jack cheese. It was cooked great. It had that great grilled flavor. Yeah, I know, its a chain and its in Hickory Hollow, but it was delicious for no-muss, no-fuss dining.",
"It's Logans,they try hard but the cooks here suck.they just don't get it.steaks are usually undercooked and inconsistent in all areas.someone needs to do some housecleaning.its a last resort in antioch.",
"Best bread ever! Be cautious bread is so good you want to fill up on it. Good food decent prices. Service OUTSTANDING",
"You know, it's not the food that mattered today. The bread was awesome. Everything else, maybe not so great. I drank a LOT. This was a family restaurant, and I was brought here by family. \n\nThere was a demon baby screaming. Screaming. Screaming. I think family chains say, \"You, there, with the screaming baby. We accept you, one of us.\" So, they bring other baby-screamers to this environment to tolerate each other. \n\nWhat made it all tolerable to me was our awesome waitress, Kira. We bonded. She was really, really cool. So I was able to get through the rest of the meal. I love children, just not so much the screamy.",
"Great Food!! Tony and I are both a big fan of Logan's Roadhouse..we like to try new restaurants but every now and then we like to know we are getting GREAT food for a GREAT price. \nI opted to eat healthy as part of my diet. I took the Soup and Salad combo but I had the Chili..it is so good!!! and I took the salad with Ranch on the side..so that way I can control my dressing intake..less points that way.\nTony decided to get a 6 oz steak with Baked Potato with Sour Cream and Butter and a side salad with Ranch Dressing. He loves to get the Budweiser Draft beer there and I opted to get my standard Unsweetened Tea with Lemon and Lime..I love a good brewed tea~~\nI allowed Tony to eat the yeast rolls with butter. I couldn't eat them due to the point system\nWe love going to this restaurant and we can't wait to go back again!",
"The food was good! We ordered the appetizer combo & all of it was delicious. We sat in the bar & our waiter, John, was awesome. Very sweet & nice. Ask for him!",
"I realize Logan's is a chain so great foods is not to be expected, but a standard should a least be met.\n\nThe people were friendly but the food, blah. The portions were tiny for the quality of wings and salmon we got. Both were incredibly salty. My wings might have just been heated under the heat lamp exclusively because the celery side was warm and \"rubbery.\"\n\nThe manager was nice and comped the wings but this is just another example of why I try to avoid chain restaurants.",
"Great food and good service, never had a bad meal here.had the wings with Caribbean jerk sauce and cold beer on draft, what else could you ask for. Logan's has always been good to me and my family and I am a customer of theirs from here on out.",
"If I never come back to this restaurant again it will be too soon. Fry's cod left blue cheese off my sandwich service was terrible. Wasn't first time here tried giving it another chance so disappointed.",
"This is my Local Logan's and I love it. I usually run in for lunch and they are even busy at that time. I love how they sit you quickly and bring your drink (and rolls if you want them - I don't). Sometimes I will order an Appetizer and sometimes I will order the Filet Mignon. I love when I ask for my steak Medium Rare that it comes to me Medium Rare. I think their cooks are awesome and is their wait staff. I even think their prices are acceptable. The few times I go there for dinner it's always the same. I'm glad they are in my area and so close to where I live. I like to Eat Local every time I can."
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"As a Sansom Street native, any new place will be a welcomed addition to the dumpster-ladened block. Given that Mission Taqueria was born from it's neighbor Oyster House (which is situated below Mission Taqueria), there was high expectation as Oyster House is a local favorite of mine. \n\nWalking into the door next to Oyster House and up the steps into a predominately white space was awesome. It was totally unexpected but in a good way. The table football (aka foosball) and communal tables will immediately make this an awesome spot to come with a group of friends and hang out. Unfortunately, with all the hardwood and open areas, the loudness is something you'll have to deal with. But after requesting three seats at a table, we were ushered to the back side of the restaurant where it was a little quieter.\n\nUpon looking at the menu, there was an interesting mix of items. It was disappointing to see salsa and chips as an item you must purchase on the menu but given that there was over five varieties, I guess it would make sense to charge for them. But damn, $14 for 5 salsas? Seems pretty pricey so we decided to get the guacamole instead ($10) which fell kind of short of expectation. For me, guacamole is all about balance and texture, both which were lacking here with over the top lime and cilantro flavors and a mushy-mouth feel. In addition, the chips were nothing to write home about either. Looking back, it may have been a better call to order the nachos ($14). But there are plenty of other interesting items which I will need to explore on another visit. \n\nMoving onto the tacos which come three per order, the three of us decided to do a full swap so we would each be able to try three. We ended up geting the steak ($15), mahi mahi ($15) and cabrito (goat, $13) given that one of my dining companions doesn't eat pork (obviously would have gotten the pastor if that wasn't the case). The tacos came out in a timely matter despite common grand opening woes. The cabrito, paired with feta and currants, were great. The funkiness of the feta was cut with the sweetness of the currants and paired great with the minute gaminess of the goat. Despite being small, flavors were on point and clearly worked. Unfortunately, i couldn't say the same thing about next item: skirt steak. The meat was under seasoned and the jalapeno relish was indistinguishable from a regular salsa. The mahi mahi was ranked in the middle of the two; it had the flavors of a baja taco but the fish was dry, leading to a textural combination that was unlike what you would find south of the border.\n\nAll in all, a decent start to another welcomed-addition to Sansom Street. While the prices are high ($100 after tip and tax for guac, 3 orders of tacos, and 3 drinks) for what you're getting (tiny tacos), I could see this place could be a big hit with locals. In addition, the service was great for the the opening night. I'll definitely be back to try the rest of their menu.",
"If I could make an amendment to the Constitution and make 3 tacos per order people's birth right, I would. But at Mission you don't have to cross your fingers and wish for 3 and not 2 tacos (lots of places are selling 2tacos for $12 these days :o)! Like Ricky Martin sang- Un, Dos, Tres Maria!!! They make their corn tortilla in house from fresh fair trade corn that they grind themselves (who does that?). It was my first time eating a fresh tortilla, it was quite the epiphany. Not to mention they have Tongue Tacos on the menu, my favorite, and it tasted fantastic! Apart from tacos, there are innovative salsas, guac and many traditional Mexican snacks & entrees. \n\nGone is the batcave of yesteryears that used to be beloved Nodding Head and enter super inviting, warm and welcoming gigantic open space that Mission is with friendly waitstaff. The margaritas are lip-smacking (you gotta try the Guava, I have had 3 so far) and am truly appreciative of all the quality ingredient that goes into making them so you don't get a nasty hangover the next day. If you love Gin don't forget to try the Verano cocktail. It is the most refreshing drink I have had all summer. Mission also has a impressive selection of Mezcal as well.\n\nI am happy the city has another excellent hangout spot at 15th & Samsom (Oscar's can get old...) and hope they continue to be there for years to come!",
"Finally! An affordable Mexican spot in center city! But mind you, this ain't no Chi-Chi's with \"free salsa.\"\n\nLiving in South Phila, I'm practically a taco connoisseur. I typically enjoy al pastor and steak tacos. So, naturally I had to try them here, plus the veggie tacos because, you know, I care about my health. Oh. My. Gawd. Let me just say that I loved the al pastor and the steak tacos, but the veggie tacos alone could probably turn me vegetarian (haha, just kidding, but they are super delicious!) I guess this is where I should say that I was dining with my boyfriend and didn't eat 3 orders of tacos by myself. Also, fresh tortilla? Do ya'll realize how hard that is to come by nowadays?\n\nFor drinks my boyfriend had the parajo sucio (dirty martini) that had these dank black olives stuffed with blue cheese. I know that they were so good because I ate all of them. I had the michelada, which is draft corona mixed with their house bloody mary mix. The glass is rimmed with salt, lime zest, and chile and there's a tamarind stick thrown in there too. It's oddly refreshing and really just a flavor party in your mouth. We got the spicy guava margarita, which was also very delicious.\n\nWe didn't stop there. We got some churros as a night cap. You can tell they are super fresh and the sauces that come with them (a sweet and a spicy one) add a nice little flavor combo that you probably wouldn't get anywhere else.\n\nAll in all, I think this is our new spot. The decor is super cute and fresh, and the staff is friendly, professional, and welcoming. You honestly couldn't even tell that it was their \"opening night.\" Definitely will be back to try some other yummy foods, and at least a margarita or 6.",
"This gorgeous modern space will take your breath away. From the owner and management group of the top notch Oyster House comes Mission Taqueria, a Mexican-inspired taco and cocktail joint. \nThe space is absolutely amazing with a beautiful interior design, highlighted by modern neon lights and a quaint outdoor courtyard at the center of the room. \nWe were welcomed with open arms by the front of house staff and treated to delicious cocktails (frozen watermelon-cucumber margarita and draft La Rosita were the highlights). The food was equally breathtaking, with snacks, tacos (3 per order, highlight the mahi and skirt steak), and scrumptious entrees to share (lamb barbacoa stood out). The general manager Daniel was an absolute treat as well. We are so excited for the staff as a whole, who already seem to be working hard together and as a cohesive unit. \nWe cannot recommend Mission more. My wife and I will be there as often as we can, with very reasonable price points to boot. 5 stars!!!!",
"Move over El Vez, there's a new taco restaurant in town and it provides amazing watermelon margaritas with such an respectable and fun not robotic staff that clearly love their jobs.\n\nI am a firm believer in first impressions are last impressions so to walk in with several smiling managers overlooking the staff, I knew my friends and I were in good hands. I worked in the restaurant business for five years and the main issue always were managers hiding in their office, making the staff settle out disputes or unruly customers -- not here at Mission. \n\nNow, onto the food, the salsa we had (Fresca) was the perfect marriage of spice and savory, as well as the fresh nachos adding a crunch! I had the mahi mahi tacos, grilled shrimp tacos; and the chicken wings makes me feel some type of way. The glaze on the chicken made me want to stop being a lady and lick the bowl clean which will eventually happen to the horror of other customers.\n\nTabitha, the server we had was amazing with such a warm personality! Mission did an amazing job with hiring the right people.\n\nI'm making this the only place I get Mexican food from now on and frozen watermelon margaritas as my adult slushie.",
"Hurry up and eat here before this place gets insanely busy popular! Went here last night for my husband's birthday and wow were our expectations blown out of the water. The aesthetic is incredible and you immediately feel special walking into such a hip/chic environment. The drinks were stellar and very affordable! Got the watermelon cucumber chile marg, might be the best cocktail I've had in years! The food was astounding as well. I find that I'm usually disappointed when it comes to tacos at non-hole in the wall places as they're usually soggy and lack in flavor. However all three types we ordered were amazing!! We got chorizo, steak and mahi mahi, all so good can't choose a favorite. The ceviche, empanadas and nachos were also delicious! Lastly the service was top-notch, thanks Sean!! Definitely will be coming back soon as a predict this center city gem will soon be a philly favorite :)",
"We may or may not have been here 3 nights in a row. Not too ashamed though, it is delicious!!\nThe atmosphere is great, the staff is super nice, the menu is on point, cocktails are amazing so as the food! \nFYI it can get very loud! \n\nExtra points for the GENDER FREE restrooms!! \n\nNeedless to say that we will go back. A lot. \nBut what are you waiting for?!",
"I have found my new favorite margarita and taco bar! The interior of Mission is bright, clean and happy- tons of natural light, light-colored wood, and plants hanging everywhere. The servers were attentive and super friendly as well.\n\nTheir drinks are delicious- I had the \"draft margarita\" and the Paloma. I especially liked that they weren't too sweet and they were not made with any sour mix. Everything tasted fresh and handcrafted. We also tried the chips and guac.\n\nI really hope they extend their hours for lunch and maybe add a happy hour at some point!",
"We arrived a little after 5pm (when they open). There were maybe ten people in the entire restaurant that takes up the entire level above Oyster House and Bar 1518. The entrance is a clear door to an undecorated staircase. There's nothing on the door to signify this is the entrance, but I guess this is better for customers because less people will know about it (so you can get seated more quickly than if it's really busy and everyone knows about it). \n\nThe service was impeccable. Our waitress checked on us frequently and was very helpful with the menu (she even offered to leave the menu behind when I wasn't sure if one order of tacos would be enough for me). There were waiters constantly refilling your water. I drink A LOT of water, especially since it was hot out today, and it was never empty. \n\nWe started with chips and salsa. For $10, you get a huge bowl of chips and three salsas. We had the Salsa Fresca (basically original), Verde Crudo, and Pepita. The Fresca had huge chunks of fresh tomatoes, onions, etc. It wasn't just the juices like in a store-bought jar. The verde tastes like you juiced the weeds from your garden at first, and then the jalapeños kick in. The Pepita is made with pumpkin seeds and basically tasted like hummus. The Fresca was my favorite, but the chips were amazing. The bowl was huge, and they were thick and crunchy. \n\nWe shared the Pork al Pastor and Grilled Wild Shrimp. The pork was delicious, and the pineapple didn't overpower the meat, but complemented it. If I were to be really nitpicky (as I usually am with food), the guajillo glaze slightly overpowered the meat. I'm not a sauce person. I like to taste the natural flavors of the meat and spices (and they have a wood grill!), so I'm going to ask to leave that off next time. Everything was so great, I won't let this cause a lower rating.\n\nThe Grilled Wild Shrimp were amazing. I liked them more than the al Pastor, even though al Pastor is my favorite kind of taco. Although not as good as the shrimp cocktail downstairs, the shrimp was cooked to perfection. They were thick and juicy.\n\nThough, the tacos are small, and the prices are high. The food is delicious, but I'd need two orders (with no chips) of tacos to be full. This would run me $25-30, so my college student budget doesn't allow me to make this my new \"taco Tuesday\" spot (I've been to Revolution Taco or Buena Onda almost every Tuesday this year, and I'm not ashamed).",
"Very cool New Mexican place. I would say a strong 3.5.\nLovely decor with picnic tables, hanging plants from the ceiling, huge foosball table, shuffle board table, and etc.\nThe drinks were all delicious (we had the el Diablo, pineapple daiquiri, frozen watermelon, guava margarita, etc.). All the drinks tested wonderful and fresh.\nThe nachos were good. I like the tomatoes on top and the goat chili. The sweet and spicy wings were delicious and plump. There was a nice little kick to them. The fluke ceviche was amazing fresh. It was one of our favorites.\nTacos were good. I liked the goat tacos the most. Very moist. Pork tacos with pineapple were good. The pork was a tiny bit dry, but overall it had great flavor. Veal tongue was okay, nothing to brag about. The fish tacos were nice, but needed some hot sauce to give it more flavor.\nOverall, the decor is great. It can be very noisy when it's busy. The service is good. The drinks are great. The food is pretty good.\nI will be back for more."
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"If you like sweets then you are in for a real treat. A gourmet pastry chef fills his display cases with all the key desserts - sorbets, gelatto, cupcakes, and chocolates. And, yes, this place takes plastic and fills orders for birthday cakes. Stop in and give it a whirl. The Nectar Cream gelatto is my fav.",
"This modern shop doesn't seem to quite fit in with other shops on Magazine: it's a little austere and doesn't suffer from the 'decayed elegance' that every princess is exile and Blanche DuBois seems to use when creating their interiors. It looks like a place I'd shop in New York or San Francisco. That's fine with me! House-made gelatos and decadent chocolate are the order of the day. It's a good spot to stop, and get cooled down between treatments and shopping.",
"I may need to edit this review after a few more visits, but so far I'd put this place middle of the pack among gelato/ice cream places in New Orleans. Mainly the texture - a little bit too icy. That and the place smells really weird every time I walk in there. Visually though it is inviting with the big windows and the bright interior. La Davinia 4 doors down is better gelato though.",
"I only tasted the gelato, and the two flavors I tried were yummy and had good mouthfeel. We ogled the chocolates and truffles and they were very pretty and sounded yummy. However, today we chose pastries. The fallen chocolate souffle was yum, probably would have been better on its own. The Xocalate Sucre was divinely dark and bitter (so it overshadowed the souffle a bit). The vanilla cupcakes were ok, the buttercream had a nice reak butter aftertaste and it was not very sweet. This was a plus for me, but a lot of people might prefer it to be sweeter and with more flavor. The \"twinkles\" (Twinkies) were also light and not very sweet, even with the sparkley sugar on top. This place is very sparkly overall and elegant with pistachio gelato colored pale green decor.",
"Upon first entering into this Magazine street dessert boutique, I felt as though I had entered a dream or movie sequence. The entire shop is flawless. Robin's egg blue walls, with pastel designs, and candy sculptures resting on the marble counter tops or large glass case of colorful gelato. It provides a very serene and clean feeling. I couldn't decide if I felt like a kid in a candy story or a posh adult going to enjoy a ritzy cup of coffee.\n\nThe hot coffee is strong, served on a white platter with your own personal set of sugars and sweeteners, with a little creamer pot. It perfectly complements the cold gelato. As for gelato, the flavors are not always the same, made fresh in house, and always served with a generous scoop and tiny colorful spoon. My favorite is the almond gelato, smooth and creamy, with some shaved almonds on top. Always a chocoholic, I got it topped with Sucre's chocolate croutons. Yes, chocolate CROUTONS. Crunchy chocolate cubes of joy. I've also had their coconut gelato with the fudge drizzle on it, which was very good, but it tasted a bit like Banana Boat sunscreen to me since it was so coconutty. Still, though, I thoroughly enjoyed it.\n\nThe staff is always extremely polite and friendly, and if you have questions on the gelato flavors, they will give you limitless samples to try until you find the one that is right for you. Besides gelato, there are many other pastries and fancy chocolates to choose from, which make terrific gifts when put in Sucre's cute candy boxes.\n\nThough mainly a dessert boutique, I've also had a very delicious veggie panini there. Focaccia bread, pesto aioli spread, a thick slice of fresh mozzarella cheese, tomato, roasted red peppers, marinated portobello mushrooms, etc... do you drool just thinking about it? Because I DO! It comes with a side of lentil bean salad. It's very fresh, flavorful, and healthy. Sucre is truly a delight for your palate and calming surroundings. Let me know how the pastries and candies are, because I always get lost in the gelato case before I make it over there...\n\nWould I go there again? Of course... already been several times!",
"Sucre is very attractive inside and outside. I wouldn't be surprise since they did spend 1.2 mill on rennovations. I've tried a couple of their dessert pastries. They are too overprice, very pretty, but quality isn't as good compared to other pastries I've had elsewhere. Last visit, i had bought a dozen of the french macaroons. To my disappointment, the macaroons were very dry and not fresh. I spotted a date written on the back of the box that labeled them being baked 3 weeks earlier! The gelato is mediocre.. The texture is not as rich as La Divina, which is a few doors down. For gelato, i would go to La Divina instead. I do commend them on their sandwiches during lunch time. delicious!",
"Most of the reviews here are spot on: Sucre is a pastisserie/gelaterie/confectionary trying to be very fancy, at which it basically succeeds. The space is absolutely gorgeous, if a little loud due to the abundance of reflective surfaces. \n\nThe gelato itself is on the icy end of the spectrum, which is a legitimate preference among some. I myself sort of like the iciness, but I can appreciate that some would not. The flavors, however, are delightful: the coconut-basil had fresh green pieces of basil, and the gelato itself had a lovely tart undertone, possibly a citrus? -- it was as perfect a flavor combination as one can achieve. \n\nEverything else is beautiful. I suspect it is just a seasonal thing, but they had the most beguiling, magical, sigh-inducing chocolate eggs for sale, in dozens of color combinations, and polished to a mirror finish. They were like something that Willy Wonka would offer you at the factory. \n\nMy only gripe would be the service on my visit. The girl serving the gelato was hurried and terse, despite there being only two or three people in line. In fact, I don't think she ever said a word to me, and she was visibly irritated when I stopped halfway through my order to answer a friend's question. \n\nIt seems like Sucre might suffer from the typical problems of a trendy, boutique shop of any kind: they are popular though flawed, both deserving of their fame and not, they can never be terrible but they'll also never be 100% transcendent. I'd go in with medium expectations and see what you get. You'll probably be pleasantly surprised.\n\nOh, I nearly forgot: I saw someone else order a fancy sundae and it looked amazing, like a cartoon.",
"The modern atmosphere of the place is great. The staff is friendly and helpful. Its not cheap, but I wouldnt say its all that expensive either. I had the Americana Sundae, which was great. My girlfriend had a caramel cake which was also really good. Everything made their is made from scratch in the location by local chefs. Maybe not the very best gelato shop in the city, but definitely among the best.\n\nAnd despite what the dollar signs above say, it is not overly pricey. Two scoops of Gelato is 4.50 and a gigantic Sundae is 7 dollars. The small gourmet cakes are around 4 bucks a piece",
"update = the hot chocolate here is excellent, and they have gotten rid of the weird funny smell in the store. hoorah!",
"Trendy and good, but over priced. Get the nectar flavored gelato, or just screw it and go to Brocato's"
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"I am totally a fan of Jamaicaway Restaurant. It's hidden in the Farmer's Market building behind the Capitol. But, it's worth the trek. \n\nAt lunch time this place gets packed, so keep your eyes peeled for a table. But, don't loose focus. When it's your turn at the front of the line you must not hesitate. Hesitation will kill your momentum - like it did mine on my first trip. It's almost like a classic meat & three place where everything is pre-prepared and you peruse and select. \n\nI started out with the traditional jerk chicken. I chose the mild, but would have probably preferred the spicy better. I've also had the curried goat - which was both frightening and exciting. Both meals turned out really well and I would totally recommend this place for a lunch-time visit. \n\nThe sides are pretty varied too. I've tried everything from fried plantains to sweet potatoes and steamed greens. I will say that I was a little disappointed with their johnny cakes though, not much flavor.\n\nAll in all, Jamaicaway is a really good lunch-time value. It's busy, but not too crowded, and parking is super easy. Go, try something new.",
"JamaicaWay has damned near everything you could ever want in a restaurant:\n-Well prepared, fresh food\n-Knowledgeable, friendly staff\n-Deliciousness\n\nI have had the Curried Goat, Braised Ox Tail and Vegetarian Chicken. It is all fantastic. If I were told that I could only eat at one restaurant in this town again, this is the one that I would pick.",
"One of my favorite, most decadent lunch spots. I am impervious to the fried plantains, yams, cakes, and homemade juices. The proteins are always delicious as well, you cannot go wrong with any of the choices, even the most unusual-sounding meats and preps. It's a good place to get adventurous- maybe even try the peanut butter juice! im serious... \nI would love it if they had more daily specials (even though their offerings are always wide and diverse) and homemade ginger beer, please!",
"Jamaicaway is the best choice for affordable Caribbean comfort food in Nashville. The selection is not huge, but everything that the do, they do well. It is very hard to beat the Jerk Chicken meal at lunch time. It is delicious, affordable, and a ton of good food. Did I mention the johnny cakes, the ginger beer, the homemade hot sauce... Do yourself a favor and check it out.",
"Good fresh \"fast\" food. Jamaicaway is laid out \"foot court style\", in that the hot dishes are presented behind glass and are scooped onto your plate right in front of you as you order it. With the exception of what I ordered today, which was the Spicy Curry Gluten (as in wheat gluten, as in seitan). It wasn't quite ready, so the man behind the counter told me he'd deliver my food to my table. He did. With the curry I had friend plantains and stewed almost Indian-like cabbage. And a johnnycake, which I will explain later.\n\nJamaicaway has an enticing selection of meat dishes (oxtail, goat, and chicken) with an additionally enticing variety of vegetarian dishes. (Tofu, gluten, etc.). The price of an entree with two sides was a little under $9. Pretty good. Sides include but are not limited to plantains, cabbage, collard greens, sweet potato and pineapple, and different rice preparations.\n\nThe johnnycake... I suppose I expected an American johnnycake, a pancake flap jack thing. Was I wrong.. each meal was served with a johnnycake, a palm size piece of deep-fried, dense dough. Woah. I'm glad I tried it, but another may kill me. \n\nSmall, not a fantastic choice for a huge group of people. Try Jamaicaway. Especially if you are vegetarian, as you will appreciate the dishes that honestly do cater to you.",
"you can imagine my surprise when i was passing through nashville and at a random bar when a guy told me the next day i needed to eat lunch at this jamaican place at the market. jamaican in nashville? \n\nits a small little place laid out cafeteria style. jerk chicken and sides were real good and from what i hear we made the correct choice for that one day we were there for lunch.",
"awesome vegan/ vegetarian options! the gluten fried chicken is awesome, although not vegan (i think it has whey) and all kinds of other veggie options daily. the barbecue portabellas are also delicious! definitely worth checking out if you are vegetarian, vegan, or not!",
"That is a 5 for best Jamaican food in Nashville. \n\nFor lunch (the best time to go), I had the following: fried Chixen (fake chicken but tastes sooooo gooood) with a mango sauce, rice with black beans and sweet potatoes with pineapple. I washed it down with a can of coconut juice. Also, you get your choice between Jimmy Bread - fried heaven or corn bread.\n\nThey have ammmazing style BBQ. \n\nThe options here are endless. This is equally as good for vegetarians as meat eaters. They are fast to get you on your way and more than nice can get. I paid $10 for all that! \n\nDon't forget to get the pineapple hot sauce before you leave.",
"Agreed with Jamie...\n\n\nBe sure to try a spicy Jamaican beef patty, some of their peach tea, and the Johnny cakes with jerk chicken.\n\nThis place is seriously slept on....definitely a gem in the Farmers Market.",
"This is a real treat to have in Nashville. The modest decor belies the incredible food and the exceptional service. The owner takes real delight in serving her customers and it shows in the food as well. Right after walking in, we were treated to an offering of a taste of anything on the menu before we even decided to dine there. I sampled the Mango Chutney Fried Chicken and the Jerk Chicken - Hot version. I was very impressed by both and decided to go with the Fried Chicken, rice with peas, and the mashed potatoes. I also had the Herbal Peach Tea and a fruit pudding dessert. It was all amazing but if you decide to get nothing else, please get the Herbal Peach Tea! You will be telling everyone you meet about it, just like I am. I hope you don't miss this one of a kind treat in Nashville!"
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"Ok, I'm from Texas... BB-Q is a way of life for us. This place is as close to home food as I have found. I'll forgive the Okie part. Really tender brisket. The sweet heat chicken is yummy. GET THE WINGS! Wow, smoked, grilled not fried ,and spicy. I actually met Mr. Selmon there! That was a Bonus... (very very nice Man) The Boy Scout Location is much much better than the New Tampa and Largo locations....Pricey for pork... \n**UPDATE\nI had the brisket this time. It was so tender it melted in my mouth. The grits with bacon and cheese were creamy and smokey. BLUE BELL ICE CREAM. Need I say more? Sweet heat chicken is crispy but tender. Not too hot. The wings were as yummy as always.\nThe gumbo is the best I have had in FLA. \nWORTH EVERY PENNY.\nGreat Lunch takeout too!!!",
"Located across the road from International Plaza at the corner of Boy Scout Blvd & N. Lois Ave. After arriving in Tampa Bay on my first day, I stopped at this Lee Roy Selmon's location for lunch. This is definitely a good place to catch the game in the lounge area, which has large TVs and the atmosphere of a loud sports bar. #63 serves up southern style comfort dishes with lots of meat and seafood and BBQ items on the menu and good sized portions. The food here is moderately priced with sandwiches priced from $8.29 to $11.99 and the base dinner entrees priced from $10.49 to $20.99. Check out the menu and prices at http://www.leeroyselmons.com\n\nI was seated at a small table in the back dining area of the restaurant which is the brightest part of the place where the sunlight comes through the windows. The menus are already at each table and stay there. The place was fairly busy with mostly business professionals having lunch here. I quickly ordered the Mile High Pulled Pork Sandwich ($9.59) served with seasoned fries and cole slaw. The food came out in under 10 minutes. The pile of pulled pork on the toasted egg roll, had lots of greasy fat, but nonetheless tasty anyways. The side cup of sweet BBQ sauce was not thick, but liquidy and sticky, seemed like fruit juice. The seasoned fries were good and the cole slaw was decent.\n\nThe service here was decent with refills on ice water and timely delivery of food and the check. However, after you're finished with the meal, the server is supposed to bring out hot towels to wipe your hands and face. My waitress forgot about my hot towel (the other tables got them) and just took the check, so I ended up washing up in the restroom, no biggie.",
"OK, this place is the only thing next to the Waffle House that BF absolutely needs to eat at when he is in Florida. He was marking up the dashboard with drool from 2 miles away. Inside is very spacious, with high ceilings and lots of memorabilia about Lee Roy and his momma. Our server, Brittany, could not have been sweeter or more helpful, although she did look strikingly like a young Jodie Foster. Well, that's not really important to this review, so lets move on to the food. \n\nBF ordered the ribs, which I thought were dry, but the sauce was tasty. This came with two sides, smashed potatoes and baked beans. The queso he ordered was OK, but the cheese tasted very suspiciously of Velveeta. My sandwich, the pulled pork, was full of nice, big chunks of pork, but only ever so slightly drizzled with sauce, making the sandwich a bit dry. But heaping my side of coleslaw onto it helped greatly. \n\nAll in all you could do a whole lot worse, and a bit better. I think the choices for barbeque aren't all that numerous in this part of the US so I like that they are filling a niche. Its always packed in there so someone is doing something right.",
"Right, so - seriously - as an out of town visitor, for weeks and weeks in Tampa - I couldn't have made it without Lee Roy Selmon's...\n\nThis place flat out rocked for me and I got more than my share of down home cooking here. With great parking, tasty food, reasonable prices etc etc etc...Seriously I will be back whenever I'm in Tampa.\n\nAnd that's all I gotta say 'bout that...",
"It was alright....like I would expect a chain \"soul-satisfying, homestyle\" restaurant to be. I was really hungry, so I enjoyed the larger portions. But, really, the food wasn't that great, although our waiter was very nice and helpful. I would come here again if I was with someone who really wanted to go, but I would never just drop in of my own accord.",
"Although I like to eat here, I think the restaurant is a bit overrated. Their barbeque is ok, although I don't really taste that 'smoked' flavor that I'm accustomed to from good bbq joints. \n\nGet their nachos for starters. It's large enough to feed 3 or 4 people. The ribs are ok, nothing special. Most of their entrees are ok, although I like their meatloaf for lunch the best.",
"Girlfriend's dad took us here once. Nice restaurant, though a bit loud. Service and food were great.",
"Yes!!!! I'm the guy that was drooling on the dashboard (Read Carolynne R's review of Selmons). \n I have been making my annual trip to Tampa just about every year since I was in college (No! I'm not over 70), and I look forward to this place as much as the sunshine and Great Cigars in Ybor city. \n Selmon's makes you feel at home, right when you walk in the door. They have a great bar area in case there is a wait. And the staff is wonderful. \n The next time that you are in T-Town and have a yearning for a great Southern cooked dinner, head down to Selmons. \n Note: About 5 years ago, I spotted Dom Delouse in there. Which just goes to prove what a wise man once said. \"If you want to find a great restaurant, follow the fat people\"",
"Honestly, the food didn't leave a lasting impression. It wasn't bad, just not spectacular. I've heard wondrous things about Selmon's, but it just didn't float my boat. My girlfriend and I came here one night and had the family sampler or whatever it was called. Coming from a China boy who did school in the deep south take what you want from my certificate of authenticity, but the ribs were average. My pulled pork was cold. The chicken was a bit dry. Growing up in a restaurant I try to give em the benefit of the doubt and give em one more go. Until then the only highlights were: My girlfriend did enjoy her Arnie Palmer and the honey buttered buns were yummy.\n\ncheers",
"say it with me \"SWEET HEAT!\" Yeah, baby... sure, I order the Sweet Heat Chicken virtually every time. But that's because it's soooo good. Now, lets be clear. I'm not talking upscale Gordon Ramsey good, I'm talking down-home BBQ restaurant good. \n\nThe rolls, are super! That butter sauce they put on that, well...I could just swim in it. \n\nThe side salads are very good too, I normally get Thousand Island. \n\nBut to me, one of their best dishes is their Smashed Potatoes and gravy. Oh my god this is good! I have even had my meal, and then while others have dessert, I get another helping of the Smashed Potatoes and extra gravy.\n\nEven though I have had my share of Smashed Potatoes desserts, their Pecan Pie is awesome and I'm not a dessert guy.\n\nIt's just a great place to have a business meeting or have a good fairly cheap meal with friends... can't be beat for a post-round-of-golf with some buddies.\n\nService is normally very good, but you can run into some off service when they are crowded."
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"Cool Springs newest HOT SPOT ! Even though they just opened last week they seem to have everything under control. 4 open air garage doors makes you feel like you are outside, upscale decor throughout, and staff very accommodating . The menu is not your typical pub fare, we had several appetizers that included crab Rangoon, Asian crispy dumplings and edema me. I would absolutely recommend them and I will be back for more. I believe they will give some other restaurants a run for the money, but I hope everyone in this tough business is a success.",
"Drakes is a huge success in Lexington and Louisville. It will be a great success here as well. Great food, very impressive sushi. If they could just bring Malones with them I wouldn't need to drive to KY so much. This will be the next hot spot..",
"This place is awesome. My friends came from Nashville to meet me and couldn't believe we had a bar like this. Service was great, music is fun, it's more of a bar atmosphere but with good food and if you've ever been to whiskey kitchen or out of burbs for a night out, you know there is always a crowd at places and scoring a table is a must so expect it to be more like that. It does suck it is first come first serve and no hostess so you will wait but just ask around for people leaving and ask them to let you know when they do. The servers will still get you drinks if your standing. This is not your typical suburbia bar ...way better and for that I'm grateful!",
"I went into Drake's on a Wednesday night the second week they were open. The scene was difficult to pin down, as everyone from the plasticky, orange-tanned 50-year-olds, the hipsters and the wannabe rappers were all there. As a result, the place was packed. You couldn't move 2 feet without bumping into someone. As is the norm in most new places, service was poor, but the restaurant was overstaffed. The waitresses were gorgeous, but they spent more time huddled around the terminals talking to one another than out on the floor greeting tables. The bartenders were swamped, only 2-3 people working where 4-5 could comfortably fit, and the volume more than justified it. \n\nThe execution was poor, but that said, the atmosphere was still pretty fun. If you want to dance and drink obscene amounts of alcohol and pay a pretty high price to be in the new hotspot, by all means, come to Drake's. I will wait a few months before I go back to try it again.",
"I went to Drake's for the first time on Tuesday night with my husband, dad & step-mom. We got there around 6pm; the place was packed by 6:30 and stayed that way the entire 1.5 hours we were there.\n\nEnvironment\nThe open patio/bar area was filled with a post-work crowd. Average age appeared to be early 30's. Casual, fun atmosphere. Due to the heat, we proceeded to the main dining room where you can choose to sit at the enormous circular bar or on wooden benches (like raised picnic tables) around the room. This is actually a negative - not a single seat had cushions or backs so you quickly get uncomfortable. Plus the tables & benches are so close together you often have to ask people at the adjacent table to move so you can slide out.\nThe pop music was already quite loud and the space seems to amplify the sound so it was hard to have a normal conversation without raising your voice a few notches. Lighting was fairly bright; we could see everyone from one side of the room to the other. There was a spotlight shining on the wooden painted Guinness ad on the wall next to our table which was practically blinding my step-mom.\n\nFood & Drink\nDrake's menu has a huge variety so is sure to please everyone. You wouldn't think of a place like this having good sushi, but it seems to be quite popular as over half the diners around us had ordered from that menu. I ordered the blue cheese burger (asked for rare and got medium-rare). The blue cheese was just crumbles and I could barely taste it. If I order a blue cheese burger I want to really taste the blue cheese! Otherwise it tasted like a simple hamburger. The tater tots were plain but good (I prefer mine extra crispy). My husband's Philly cheese-steak sandwich was tasty but way too messy to pick up and since it was served in a wire basket he had to transfer it to a plate to cut it up. His fries (crinkle cut) were like my tots, nothing special but fine. My step-mom & dad shared an assortment of sushi rolls. The only one I tried was the crab rangoon roll; it was crispy, rich & delicious and totally made me crave a whole order of regular crab rangoon!\nDrake's has a wide variety of draft/craft beers (22-23?) at various price points based on the size & alcohol content. You can also order a fun \"tower of beer\" (maybe equivalent to a yard). They also have an extensive cocktail list. I am not aware of any happy hour specials.\n\nService\nAfter placing our drink order (4 draft beers), we waited almost 10 minutes before receiving our drinks. I believe our waitress was new... However once we received our food (maybe another 10 minutes later), she did check on us a few times to see if we needed anything else. As we were paying our bill, a manager asked if we enjoyed our visit.\n\nIn summary, Drake's is a fun after-work/dinner option with multiple forms of entertainment (billiards, darts, DJ, people-watching) but is not conducive to children, the elderly, intimate conversation, a romantic night out, etc. It seems to be trying a little too hard to be a lot of things at once (sports bar, hip hangout, nightclub) and would be much more enjoyable with more comfortable seating.",
"I ate here for dinner with my wife, her dad, and his wife on Tuesday the 23rd. This was the first time I have eaten here. This restaurant was pretty lively for a Tuesday evening. Most of the crowd was seated by the bar in the open air patio section. It was still a little hot so we sat inside. I had the Steak N Cheese sandwich. It was average at best. The portion size was pretty large but it was kinda of messy. I actually had to eat it with a knife and fork. My wife had a cheeseburger. Her thoughts were that it was average. On a better note they have a pretty good beer selection with many craft beers to choose from. I had the KY Bourbon Barrel Ale. It was nice and strong. The service we experienced wasn't too good. It took awhile for a server to come over to us despite the fact 3 or 4 other servers were sitting around talking with each other by the bar. Once a server took our order it took awhile to get our food and to order another round of drinks later on during our meal. My assessment is that this restaurant is a popular after work bar for those working in the Cool Springs area who live close by. The food is not worth the visit but the beer and socializing would be a good reason to check it out.",
"Fun atmosphere hampered by so-so food and terrible service. Visited for the first time on Sunday evening. Not too crowded but the first thing our server said to us was to tell us she was slammed and that she would do the best she could. I ordered the fish and chips and my friend ordered the salmon salad. The salad was very good. The fish was engulfed by a doughy batter that tasted nondescript. The crinkle cut fries tasted like generic frozen fries from a grocery store. Stay away from the fish and chips. Our food came out in a reasonable time and our server checked on us regularly but not too much. However when we were finished, she brought me the ticket and immediately started talking to the party at the table next to ours. After a few minutes of this, I checked the time on my phone. 11 minutes and 23 seconds later, our server said goodbye to the people at the table next to us. It took her about a minute to remember to pick up my credit card. Bill was $43.05, she received no tip. I'll give it another try and hope for a better server. Right now I cannot recommend it.",
"Last week, I went to the Drake's and it was fantastic. I liked everything especially 'SUSHI'. It was extremely delicious!! They made sushi pretty and it was grate! I love all kind of foods. Also I like Crab Rangoon. It's amazing!! It has DJ,BAR,Games and all kind of stuffs. I will go next time with my friends. I LOVE DRAKE'S!!!!!!!",
"I opted to visit this establishment several times, before deciding to write a review. I feel one can't truly give an objective opinion unless you are able to really see something from different angles at different times, during different occasions. \n\nHere's what I have experienced.... \n\nI'll start off with the obvious: The food is average with room for great improvement. Basically, I have had issues with the temperature of the food and perhaps overall consistency (regarding the flavor). The menu is extensive, which is really nice; because you don't expect that from a bar. \n\nThe music is loud, but only when it's suppose to be loud. This is not a place to have small talk or discuss business, etc. This atmosphere is geared toward friends gathering together for great drinks and fun. The music tends to switch from old school (80's/90's) to modern hip hop as the night wears on. The crowd appears to be very mixed in age. However, as the night progresses, I've noticed more of a thuggish crowd gathering along the back wall, with no drink in hand or perhaps a water. I am old enough to know that as the night goes on and the younger crowd of thugs enter, trouble is around the corner. And, as I predicted, it does happen. You will find many cops and sheriff's milling around the front entrance, to act as a deterrence. I usually bail after the hard-core hip hop kicks in and the thugs begin to arrive in droves. Unfortunately, for the ownership/management, they don't quite grasp the concept that working professionals have all the money to spend and the thugs are broke. I suppose if I were able to graph a typical Friday or Saturday night, showing revenues throughout the night, I would find a significant drop in sales as the night progressed. \n\nAs far as service... it's evident that some of the staff are very new, and have a learning curve to overcome. However, if you've been enough times, you will quickly find the servers/bartenders that are above the rest, and you will try your best to be in their section. Case in point... I really enjoy the service by bartender Jenna (sp?). She is very energetic, fast, and always anticipates my drink needs. Jenna always works so hard behind the bar and you can tell she has alot of experience bartending. Her attitude is contagious and you feel like she genuinely cares about her job and giving all that she has to be her best. I would also like to mention that Janet (usually works with Jenna) is also really good. So, if you go.... look for name tags behind the bar, and settle in across from those two great bartenders.\n\nIn closing, I would like to say I like Drakes. I find myself going on certain days and certain times. I do wish that they would offer a Happy Hour beer special though. I am considering spending money at a couple of other establishments (very good ones too!), prior to going to Drakes, just so that I can drink beer at half the cost and then head over for the music and atmosphere. I recommend this place! It has a place in Franklin/Cool Springs and I hope it stays around.",
"Enjoy the bleu cheese burger and crinkle fries...the scene is like sort of like going to a club downtown...but with a dress code. I appreciated the bouncers at the front door and police patrolling the parking lot. Not bad for a Cool Springs club."
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"Well made burgers, fresh toppings, decent prices. The place has a nice energy about it. They aren't afraid to cook it the way you ask - medium rare for me. Crispy onion strings are a nice change from fries.",
"Bison burger was so delicious. A little pricey but worth it...I ate the whole huge burger! Worth the calories :)",
"I've enjoyed every meal I've had at Phil's! \nIf you're trying to \"eat lean\" just review the menu carefully and ask your server questions about how the food is prepared to stay on track. \nThere are GREAT options to choose from either way when you want a truly tasty meal.",
"Phil's is great! A large variety of selections assures that your burger experience will be different every visit. An incredibly friendly staff makes each trip enjoyable. And, the possibility of building a burger to fit your personal fitness goals makes it a great place for anyone eating lean or wanting to enjoy a good burger and a cold beer.",
"Quick, easy, yummy burger joint.\n\nI ordered the Bywater Bird (burger of the month.) \n\nI highly recommend the Bywater bird, if they still have it. Its was a TUR-DU-CKEN patty, with cheese, & cranberry. Sooo Good. \n\nOrder it with the grilled veggies. Fantastic.",
"Have enjoyed the food every time we visit. The burgers are awesome and u get to fill out the order sheet so you know it will be made right. P.s. The zucchini fries are a must try!!! Great place for the fam & they have color sheets for the kids! Everyone gets a map color, so everyone can all have fun!",
"I really enjoyed Phil's Grill yesterday. I read an article in the Time's Picayune and i went there for lunch and had a gator burger and baked potato. It was great. today i'm going back for 3 sliders and fries. There bartenders were fast and smooth and some of them were cute. lol. I was told i would have to wait a long time for my food from others who went before me but i only waited about 15 minutes. There were people having business meetings, people having drinks and enjoying the atmosphere and people just having lunch. I'm going to be a regular for now on. Can't wait to try the angus beef and hot saugage burger!",
"I went back the next day to Phil's and i had the sliders. It was three mini burgers but trust nothing was small about the taste and i was really full. \nI think i'll try a veggie or turkey burger next. Another thing i was impressed about was i received a phone call from a employee asking me was i pleased with my order. Big ups to Phil's Grill.",
"The burgers are good, but they aren't the best you can get around here. I think the gourmet burger from New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood is tastier. I think its the angus Phil's use-it doesn't have enough fat and tends to be really dry. The sausage mix burger is juicier. If you build your own burger it can get pricy. They started charging extra recently for bacon and avocado. I paid an extra 1.50 to get a 1/16 of an avocado slice and a piece of bacon. You can get a burger at Chili's that is loaded with both for less. The fried pickles are tasty, and the fried mushrooms is a good deal as well. My fav dish if the grilled chicken salad with honey horseradish sauce-very tasty and zingy. It get crowded fast so show up right at 11, or around 4:30 to get the best service.",
"So disappointed tonight. I ordered the black bean turkey chili expecting another Phil's Grill quality meal and was sadly disappointed. The chili was grainy, like they had put the groud turkey in a blender and pressed purée. Definitely not the hearty chunky chili you'd expect at a burger joint. Just burgers from now on, because I have had NO negative experiences with that."
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"Eating at the chef's table here was one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. I did oysters cooked 4 differnt ways with the head chef, then foie gras, then a filet. All I can say is WOW! A New Orleans staple, it'll be around for years and years. If you don't want to eat in the kitchen, it's very finely appointed inside.",
"Commander's is one of the top restaurants in the country, and diners from all over the world voyage to it for rich masterful cuisine bathed in the particular magic of New Orleans. I've had one incredible meal here, with wines chosen by a skilled headwaiter and chef, and i've also had a really lousy, really expensive dinner where the best thing to come across my table was butter for the bread. So that's one for the gods and one for the devils; a split decision for about 400 bucks.",
"Lovely, gracious, and accommodating, especially for an empire of this size. You never feel like you're in a place that has the capacity to serve a thousand in a day.\r\n\r\nDO NOT MISS the $0.25 martinis at lunch. And don't think they're weaker because they're cheap. At a table of 6 college students, we couldn't drink $5.\r\n\r\nThe Sunday brunch bloody marys are worth a trip as well. The presentation is memorable (vodka bottle frozen in a block of ice) and they're delicious, with the homemade ingredients (worchester sauce, pickled okra, sugar cane stalk.)\r\n\r\nDefinitely a must-visit stop for me on every trip to New Orleans.",
"BLT salad, Cast Iron Seared Gulf Fish, and Praline Parfait the most perfect brunch ever...enough said. Also don't miss the 25 cent martini lunches, but brunch is still my personal favorite.",
"Quick- which top New Orleans chef wasn't trained here? I think the answer is none...that Brennan family. They run the show in this town. But Commander's is an institution. First off, it's bright pink and right down the street from one of those famed New Orleans cemeteries. \nOK, the food is awesome. It's been a while since I ate here but I remember it being really good. I made my then boyfriend take me and that was a good move.",
"Good food and great service. Had brunch there with a friend. Remember to try their bread pudding. Service may not be the same since the storm, alot of the employees who were with the restaurant have probably been displaced and have no home to come home to, so that means new staff and new training which means not the same kind of service to expect as before.\n\nGumbo was good and the pecan crusted fish was great.\n\nThere is valet parking but you can park nearby too, just make sure if you are there in the daytime, it's not a problem, but if it's at night, park somewhere lighted. The neighborhood can have sketchy characters since it's right there on Washington.\n\nCash, credit and debit are accepted.",
"Commander's Palace has nailed the art of fine service and wonderful cuisine. I enjoyed brunch on Sunday with some business colleagues. Beginning with a superb bloody Mary and moving on to the turtle soup we knew the meal was going to be wonderful. My main course was a crawfish strudel and I topped off the meal with the strawberry shortcake. Everything was absolutely delicious, the service was top-notch, and the live jazz ensemble completed this delightful experience.\n\nCommander's Palace is a New Orleans tradition for good reason; I highly recommend a visit. Make reservations well in advance and ask to be seated in the Garden Room.",
"Had Sunday Jazz Brunch here around early February. The weather was a little nippy if you were in the shade, but around 70s. That being sad, there's something about seeing middle-aged women with their greying hair wearing full LENGTH fur coats. WTH?! It wasn't THAT cold! \n\nI had the typical jazz brunch which included soup/salad, entree, dessert, and a bloody mary. \n\nI had the crab/corn bisque which WAS DIVINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nEntree: Pork something something...it was a mix of pork brisket cut meat with a gravy and served with a biscuit. Lukewarm, and okay.\n\nStrawberry shortcake...it was GOOD. My friend had the famous bread pudding..the meringue sucked, but the pudding was great! \n\nI take away one star b/c something about pretentious folks just irks my nerves. We were greeted warmly by the host and on the way out, by the owner as well. \n\nTwo ppl = $80, not including tip. This is something that should be done at least once a year! Fun and yes a bit over the top, which is why it should be done only once a year!",
"Cajun/Creole fine dining at its finest!\n\nLet me begin by saying that I'm a no-frills dining kinda guy at the heart. On a regular day I would avoid going to any place that requires men to wear jackets/blazers. I mean seriously, I don't give two sh!ts about what other people wear when they eat. \n\nThat said, I would wear a pink bunny suit or a friggin' bee-keepers outfit to this place if it meant getting a table and having the pleasure to dine on their meticulously thought out menu.\n\nFrom complimentary buttery garlic bread, to the Turtle soup au Sherry, to the House Gumbo, to the Pecan crusted Rabbit, it was clear that their attention to flavor and presentation is equally matched with the attentive customer service throughout my dining experience. \n\nIn closing, if I was working in NOLA as a bee keeper and their dress code here was indeed a bee-keeper's outfit - including helmet of course - where I would go for lunch would be a no-brainer.",
"The last time I was here was the July before Katrina hit. I was lucky enough to have reservations for the Chef's Table. It would be an understatement to say that my meal and service was excellent. I would dare say I was served the best meal of my life.\n\nCommander's is a true 5-Star restaurant, and I don't hesitate to recommend it to my friends and associates when I / we are in New Orleans."
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"Worth the hype. Whole wheat crust makes you feel like youre doing something good for your body besides consuming lots of processed carbs (youre really not, but thats hardly the point). The crust MAKES the pizza and they do it right here. A must do in Isla Vista between seeing drunk chicks boobs and avoiding STD's.",
"I miss their Wildbread - fantastic! It's basically a whole pizza of garlic bread but better than just typical garlic bread. Great for late night munching and everytime I go back to UCSB, I have to stop by Woodstocks!",
"'Um... with some ranch and Wild Bread please' are the words that used to come out of my mouth. Loved their pizza for their sauce stuffed crust and their ultra fresh ingredients. So good that my girlfriend and I ate some random's table's leftovers the night of my 18th Birthday and I'm surprised that I remember anything from that night. Best Pizza in IV when you are wasted!",
"i'm definitely not the first to mention their wild bread, and i know i'm not going to be the last. but it's amazing!!! :) so good. \nwatching a football game, while drinking some beers with friends is one of my fondest memories of going to school at UCSB! the pizza is awesome, the staff is awesome, and it's worth the wait--no matter what the wait is!\nsad to say, but my roommate and i had woodstocks on speed dial!",
"This is by far the best pizza in sb. I don't know if they still have it but the FT special was amazing and cheap.",
"This place is great! I always come here when I visit UCk-SuB\n\nThe long tables are fabulous for large crowds and visitors, make sure to get some beer to go with that pizza (of course you must be of age!). I've never been disappointed with their pizza: try some of their specials if you get the chance!\n\nAtmosphere: kicked back college crowd: not loud at all, big a$$ TV in one corner, but darker/more private areas too; perfect for parties, but don't take a date here - Get out of I.V. people!\n\nIf you don't like people, just remember: they deliver to your lonely self.",
"Makes me miss living in SB. Pizza, beer, and good weather.",
"this place isn't bad, but i did get sick once. try the bbq bird! i love their wheat dough and used to buy just the dough for $1 or 2 and make pizza with my friend. if you live in iv, just get some after class and make pizza at home. i do miss that dough. oh college in iv how i miss you.",
"I followed the college trend of becoming vegetarian for a while. In that time, I didn't eat more veggies. Rather, I survived on carbs. The main carb I ate was Woodstocks wildebread. A cheap alternative to pizza - with marinara or ranch dipping sauce. Nice.",
"I live in New York and I would love to have a Woodstock's here. Best crust/dough ever!\nThe cinnamon pizza desert is awesome too."
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"Awesome food and great service. On St Charles Avenue it had outdoor and indoor seating. They have a quick meals for lunch that are wonderful. Bartender suggested the soup du jour.",
"Really creative, well executed menu. Fried frog legs with Stilton and honeycomb were perfect together. The whole fish was a flounder with sauce creole, fried oysters and some awesome boudin made in house. The presentation was very impressive and the flavors were bold. Great new spot",
"Not the same old Nola fare for sure. all the food we ordered was interesting! It would be nice if they could put some complimentary bread on the menu, but the starter cracklins were some of the best I ever had. Frog leg appetizer was interesting, but the nacho appetizer was really unique with cracklins instead of chips. The blue crab stuffed squash was the best thing I ate all night! Friend orders the whole fish, which was gorgeous and very good. We'll go back.",
"Spectacular. We went on Christmas Eve, and even with a reservation had to wait a bit, but we solved that problem with a bottle of Planet Oregon Pinot Noir, and hung out while we waited for our table. From start to finish, the wait staff is friendly and efficient.\n\nThe creativity on display here is worthy of restaurants like Root and Square Root, but with a New Orleans vibe. The \"Cajun Nachos\" aren't nachos at all, substituting perfectly made Cajun cracklins and slabs of pork belly over spicy bean puree. The grilled oysters were as good as you can get in NOLA (we didn't have any raw ones, but will remedy that on the next visit). The crab stuffed squash is literally so good that I can't recall liking a new dish in a restaurant *this much* in ages. Perfectly cooked quail with lettuce wraps. Washing all this down with a shared bottle of Gigondas made it one of the most memorable restaurant experiences in recent memory (save Square Root, which is also in the spectacular category, and to which we will also return soon).\n\nWe split a bunch of dishes between four people and recommend that you do the same, because picking will be difficult. The menu is loaded with fantastic, and for the first time (ever?) I didn't see a single thing that I wouldn't expect to love.\n\nA gem of a restaurant and now in my top 5 in the city. Be sure to make reservations before showing up--it's a small venue and word is likely to spread quickly. It's that good.",
"Great food. Cauliflower steak was incredible. Came in randomly and was very pleasantly surprised.",
"We were walking to the French Quarter on Xmas day. Not much was open, so we stumbled in. What a great find!\n\nThe place was packed and they only had room at the tiny oyster bar at the back. Darrell was shucking oysters throughout our meal. He is a gem! He told us stories, gave us each a free oyster and made our meal extremely enjoyable. \n\nExcellent:\nCrab soup\nOysters\nBeignets for dessert from the head chef\n\nNot recommended:\nWedge salad",
"Excellent service. Now that I have that out of the way, let's talk about the food AMAZING! Shared one dish from each course and I could keep eating. Not because I'm hungry, no! I could keep eating because the food is that good! We had hot bread, duck confit, fresh grouper, rabbit $ shrimp, key lime crepe. The only recommendation I have is to save the French bread for the rabbit and shrimp fricasee. We are walking out happy and full! Please don't miss the opportunity to dine here.",
"Wow! Really great food in a Hotel? Yes. We are here in NO for 3 days visiting from San Francisco. Arrived from our trip starving and after checking in went to Trenasse for lunch. Great food that stands up to any of the more well known restaurants in NO. GUMBO outstanding. So good we went back for dinner. Had Lamb chops and my dear wife had Gumbo again. This restaurant is now on my list of must does in NO.",
"In a city full of good and interesting restaurants, it's easy to overlook Trenasse, tucked into the Intercontinental Hotel in the Center Business District, but do not do so--our meal here was delicious, service was great and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. \n\nAfter a trip that involved too much eating, this was our last dinner in NOLA, so I opted to graze on small plates rather than get a meal. Unca Duke's BBQ Shrimp was small but very tasty, and the Buffalo Frog Legs (first time having frog legs) were very flavorful and tender. (I apologize to any limbless frogs out there for this meal.)\n\nOthers in our group ordered Rabbit & Shrimp Fricassée and Stuffed Flounder, and everyone was happy with their selections. \n\nIn a city full of good eating, Trenasse is worth the visit.",
"Had dinner here on New Years Eve. What an amazing meal! My son and I ordered a variety of local dishes and every one was awesome. The red chili shrimp, charbroiled oysters, Buffalo frogs legs, alligator tamales, creole nachos, stinky's stew and the daily special turtle soup were all tasty, prepared perfectly and delicious. Our server, Dené was terrific!"
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"I love Jack in the Box. I used to always have them when I lived in California and eat there whenever I get out to the southwest. I always have a Super Cheese Jack and two tacos. I can't wait for the one in Avon to open.",
"Sad. Stopped at 2am thru the drive-thru; no one in line, but about 8 people training on the front line. I waited 5 min for my food and got cold fries, overcooked onion rings, and a bland cheeseburger. I won't be back. This place has nothing on the already saturated Indy fast food market.",
"How do I love you mini churros let me count the ways - in orders of 5 or 10 is the correct answer. What I don't really understand about this new addition to the southside is how you can have so many people working there, yet you are always out of condiments, or straws, or the place looks like a bomb went off and eventually you may see someone with a broom- but they are just pushing it to another corner. I have been impressed with what I have ordered, all though you constantly seem to be out of milkshakes- the staff should also learn what items have meat and what items don't- it doesnt bother me much- but to others that have gone with me it does.\nFinally- not so much a review of JitB but to the customers- if you choose to take your kids out for fast foor between the hours of late o'clock and 4 a.m. (late o'clock in my book is anytime after 9) than you should expect them to be a little rowdy, or to see people that are not your normal 9-5 buisness class. I will be the first to say something when you are yelling at your kid to calm down or sit down, or in one case even spanking them for walking around---i get it- it's your kid and raise them the way you want- but have a little common sense please!\n\n\nI am really excited to use the new credit card machine where you can place your order and not even talk to one of the people at a register--- could this be the next big rage?",
"Went when it first opened. Waiting in like for almost 30minutes and took about 45 minutes before I sated my food. Apparently when we lived in California I used to love it (i was a little child) so I can't express how excited I was to have it again... What a drag. The cheeseburger tasted Iike a burger king cheeseburger the fries tasted like Arby's ... The tacos which everyone came for we're awful!! Won't go again :/",
"Not sure what all the \"hype\" is about. They just opened down the street and literally, the line is so long they have cops to monitor it. I mean, it's okay but they are so busy it's ridiculous and they are always out of everything because of it. Their selection is great but I don't see where their food is that much better than the other fast food joints...definitely not \"an hour wait\" better!",
"Haute cuisine is what I think when I'm going to Jack In The Box and when I walk through the door, I remember where I am.\n\nIt seems odd eating at JITB east of the Mississippi River, but it's here. This store is at a busy intersection. In fact, a two vehicle accident happened while I was sitting there eating.\n\nThe place was rather packed. They have an electronic ordering system in addition to the human cashiers. I saw 6 combos on the menu that were priced about like Burger King. The Value Menu was difficult to read, which may be a promotional gimmick. In any case, I got a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, 2 tacos, and a small drink. At $3.79, it was probably the cheapest order of their day. They gave me a number and brought the order to the table, a la Carl's Jr./Hardee's.\n\nI was really surprised that the tacos were bigger than I remembered from my last visit to the store on El Cajon Blvd. in San Diego, CA. I still like the tacos from Hardee's/Carl's Jr. better, but these weren't bad, either. A woman who had been feeding her small son gave me a 3rd taco, which I didn't mind. The Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger wasn't bad, especially for the price. I suspect it would have been better if I'd tried it earlier, as it seemed barely warm.\n\nIn any case, it seemed a bit pricey for Jack, but I'm glad that they decided to enter the area. It's nice having a familiar face in the neighbourhood.",
"Finally!!!\n\nOk, JITB isn't exactly my lifelong dream, but it ranks up there for 2012.\n\nNot the _best_ fast food, but certainly the best menu offerings. Everything from burgers & curly fries to shakes, tacos, chix tenders, & ALL DAY BREAKFAST! How cool is that!?!\n\nThey're open 24/7 -- so drunk or sober, stop on in (with a DD of course). They have nice outdoor seating too.\n\nAlso, it's super clean...even the bathrooms.",
"I gave this place 3 chances. First visit my order was wrong. Second visit had to go ask where my food was after waiting 20 or so minutes without my number being called. They couldn't find my order and had to reenter it, then when it did get to me, it was wrong(Manager did give me a card for a free sandwich for my next visit). Third visit had to wait over 20 minutes once again for my order, onion rings were cold and the burger so-so, not worth the wait.",
"The last couple times I've been at this place I wasn't impressed. The food is greasy and bland. The staff took 2 minutes to goof around with coworkers before finishing my order at the register... This place isn't worth the money or time.",
"It's fast food with a lot of variety to a menu. Where else can you go to get tacos, egg rolls and breakfast at the same time? Jack in the Box! \n\nSomething pretty cool is a kiosk where you can order for and pay for your food. The only human interaction you have is when they bring your food out. Pretty cool if you aren't down with the human race ;-) \n\nThe tacos (3 of 'em) I had on this visit were decent and lowly priced."
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"Delicious, authentic mexican food. Not the tourist trap I was expecting on the main drag in St. Pete Beach.\n\nIt's worth noting that the outside of this restaurant is pretty awful looking, and from the appearance you might just assume that this is just a frat boy tequilla bar -- but that would be a mistake. Ignore the outside and go in for a delicious meal.",
"Excellent homemade authentic Mexican food. Everything is made fresh on site. It is located at the edge of a small strip mall, kind of easy to drive by. The atmosphere is just like many Mexican restaurants and the help is incredibly friendly and personable. \n\nPlease put this restaurant on the top of your list when you are in town. They also have a rediculous amount of tequila to enhance your visit as well.",
"Excellent authentic Mexican food with a broad selection of tequila. Homemade tortillas, fish tacos, traditional queso fundido, and spicy empanadas are highly recommend. This small, family owned restaurant offers a friendly atmosphere and authentic fare.",
"Great service and food. I had a few drinks, a few tacos, some dessert, I was a little tipsy, very full and happy after leaving.",
"Upscale authentic mexican food.. if you like tex-mex dont come.",
"It is always a pleasure to find a quality authentic Mexican restaurant outside of Mexico and the Southwest (including Texas and California); Agave is that place. This is hands down the best and most authentic Mexican food I have had on the East Coast. Nina and her crew also provide the kind of service one craves. The Mole here is straight out of Oaxaca or Guelaguetza in Los Angeles. She knows what she is doing. Fantastic Tacos, succulent carne asada, great guacamole, great queso fundido, tamales, gorditas, desserts and of course Margaritas too. Agave is simply not to be missed.",
"Yelp helped us find this spot and I am more than happy it did. The space is small, but you can eat at the bar. The margaritas are delicious, the assortment of salsas and pico for their fresh chips starts your mouth watering for what's to come. We tried their guacamole, queso fundido con chorizo, pork chimichangas and beef tacos. I can't tell you which is my favorite because everything was amazing. I can't wait to go back and try more (we were told the whole fried fish is the best in town!)",
"Being from California, I spend a lot of time criticizing Latin American food as I travel and move across the country. It is ingrained in me, I can't help it. So when I find a place that achieves a good balance of authenticity, price, and taste, I celebrate. And such is Agave. On Gulf Blvd this small place sits at a corner, fairly obscure. Venturing inside, there are only a few tables, which necessitates waiting times for large parties during a dinner rush (no reservations accepted). It's worth it.\n\nThe menu is stacked, with a selection of appetizers, enciladas, tortas, burritos, and platos especiales. We went twice. The first time I had gorditas, which is nothing like what you read about at TacoHell. These were hand-made corn shells, stuffed with pork in green sauce, shredded beef, or chicken and tomatoes and lettuce. Dense, and delicious. Second time out I had a burrito, with a shredded chicken filling with a corn, roasted pepper, and cream sauce. You can get chips, with fresh pico de gallo, and 3 smaller dishes of salsas: one a tomatillo-green chile, a second a habanero, and the third was unidentified by us. Add a side of guacamole!\n\nThe place had a good drink selection. Their sangria was fresh, with a citrus punch to it. Margaritas were served large and strong, and the horchata was super-cinnamony. Just the way I like it.\n\nOverall, a good family establishment, with great food and a nice evening. Definitely on the to-see list.",
"Place was so crowded and disorganized with \"staff\" running around like a Chinese fire drill that we were unable to get a beer at the bar or our names on the wait list. Food better be good because the confusion was out of control. Thus, lousy rating until us locals get a chance to actually eat there.",
"I agree with the disorganized staff comment posted earlier. A group of 6 like ours was a challenge in the very small restaurant. I ended up having to stand inside and make sure we didn't lose our place in line, even though I had put our name in and had a card with a number representing our spot in the wait line. \nOnce seated the margaritas are near the best I've ever tasted. Food was very good and the selection is wide. The steak burrito fajita was well done and had excellent taste. There are plenty of options and it's a fun place where you know you are not at a chain Mexican restaurant. I will definitely return, more likely for lunch where maybe it's not as crowded."
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"The staff at door was so friendly they took us by surprise. We rolled out of bed looking for zombie dust at the liquor store and came up empty handed and decided to walk over since we could use some breakfast and this place looked happening. It was packed, it was the soft opening and they seated us with cheer evem though we didnt have a reservation.Service was great. We had Chelsea and she went out of her way to ask for Sriracha for us when we requested it and her manager thought he had some in the car. Even though they didn't have any it was a very kind gesture. Our order was complicated like usual and she got it perfect. The western omelet Jd's way was good, large, filling, but too much sour cream for my husband who hates sour cream but tried to eat through it. I had the crabbie benny and it was good and very crabby, just a tad bit too salty but filled with crab meat. The egg was poached perfectly. Wish there were more non carb options for sides but all in all a great breakfast. My meal came on english muffin and the sides were an everything muffin and potatoes. I subbed it out for spinach and fruit which were both fresh and yummy. The have lots of drink choices including mimosas and bloody marys and a very large menu with lots of choices. Prices were a little high, but probably because i had to sub alot of my sides out. i would give 4 stars for the food, but the service was definitely 5 stars as we felt welcomed and attended to the moment we walked in the door. Hope they can keep this level of service up. Welcome to Carmel. Happy to have another brunch option.",
"So delicious!! Great soft opening and wonderful service!! Management team active and around plus, great service!! Regina is amazing!! Great menu knowledge and suggestions!! Thanks wild eggs!! Will be back!",
"Had a wonderful brunch at the new Wild Eggs today in Carmel!!! The food was delicious!!! The kalamity Katie's Benedict was amazing!!! I also tried the cinnamon rolls, biscuits and gravy, and pancakes. It was all so good!!! The orange juice is fresh squeezed too! Very impressed! Service was great as well! My server Angel was knowledgable, helpful, & sweet. I'm definitely going to be a regular. Check this place out!",
"Such a great new place! The staff was friendly and well trained, the food was wonderful, and the environment was so pleasant. It is so different from all the other breakfast places in the area, it really stands out! The menu has a wide range of delicious food, a full espresso bar, and some truly magnificent cinnamon rolls! Seriously those cinnamon rolls were to die for! The grits were perfect, the eggs Bennie was great, I could go on an on. I love that they keep a pitcher of water of coffee on the table, for those who are always needing a refill it was very much appreciated! We had Angel as our waitress and she was a treat and the hostess Kasey was so sweet, helping us accommodate our large group. I have never been to a restaurant with a more friendly staff. So if you like great food, great people, and a great environment, come on down!! We will definitely be returning soon!",
"Best breakfast restaurant I've had in years! I'll definitely become a regular. You won't leave this place still hungry.",
"Attended the soft opening for Wild Eggs in Carmel - it was packed, which I expected but learned that they not only handled their 200 covers of invited guests but also took in nearly 150 additional walk-in covers. I was pleasantly surprised with their practice run, kudos to the wait staff and kitchen. I had the opportunity to sample several menu items with my family and they were all outstanding, can't wait to go back this weekend for the breakfast burrito which several of my friends said was incredible. A+ for Kalamity Katy's Border Benedict, Maria's Chilaquiles, The Wild Chicken and Waffle and the Pops Poppin Egg Salad Sandwich (pickles really add a kick). Can't wait to try the Jimmy the Greek Frittata. Working our way through the menu . . . is it Saturday yet? #WildEggsCarmel",
"What a great experience this morning! The decor is bright and cheerful to match the staff personalities. Food was delicious - the cinnamon roll is huge and my husband's eyes rolled back in his head with his first bite! His Frito Bandito Frittata entree was delicious. My Crispy Hippie Crunch waffle was really tasty - I would recommend sharing it as it so sweet. Can't wait to return and try some other dishes from the menu. Definitely recommend this bright, new spot!",
"I consider myself a wild guy so I felt like this restaurant was a perfect match for my lifestyle. Wild guys brunch on Saturday mornings, right?\n\nI actually had a deliberation because many of the menu options sounded fantastic. Do I go with the Lox and Bagel Bennie (my Jewish grandmother would be proud!) or the Buffalo Chicken Omelet (my BC dip is notorious) or Katie's Kalamity Border Benedict (my Latino husband would be honored)? Eggs 911, for sure (How To Get Away With Murder reference). Happy wife (err... Husband) is a happy life so I went with Katie's. \n\nKatie's Benedict has a green chili cheddar corn cakes,topped with chorizo, two poached eggs and queso fundido, pico de gallo, sour cream, green onions and avocado. I ordered my skillet potatoes extra crispy which was a great decision.\n\nMy friend ordered the Buffalo Chicken Omelet and he said while very tasty, it was heavy on the egg and light on the chicken. It looked fantastic from afar. When does Buffalo Chicken not look fantastic, truthfully?\n\nI have a feeling this will close a few other brunch spots in Carmel. It's a great addition and excited I live nearby.\n\nPayless Liquors is next door if you think your meal was miserable.",
"Going to be our goto breakfast place\n. Close to home. Sit at bar. Once you get how the traffic flows. And when it will be peak after church time. Son had large stack . I had bagel . Fresh squeezed orange juice. Will be back to take some pics\n Looks like my bike rides may end here this summer. Good location. Great service. For first weekend. .all good.",
"Food was good but not outstanding. I would give it 3.5 stars if i could, but alas Yelp doesn't have that option. In comparison to other breakfast/brunch restaurants they are the same...ie Bob Evans, IHOP but with drinks. I definitely prefer other places to this one. Idon't recommend the cocktail drink until the get a real bar put in, because what I got was not exciting for the cost. They were very busy when we go there so prepare for a little wait."
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"If you frequent places like Baja Fresh (meh), Chipotle (woo!) or Moe's, you need to try this place. It's more fresh \"fast-food\" style Mexican, and it's way better than Baja Fresh. I've only been once so far, so I'm not sure how it measures up to Chipotle but I definitely plan to go back. The employees were really friendly, the place was immaculate, and they were playing Michael Jackson the whole time, so really it fulfilled most of my requirements for a good dining experience. I only had a Mexican garden salad but it was fresh. My husband tried chicken tacos and claimed they beat Chipotle's. Next time we are committed to trying the burritos, which sound pretty awesome. With a huge selection of hot sauces, you masochists who associate a good meal with pain and sweat should be pretty satisfied.",
"This is a decent Tex-Mex place. I've gone here a few different times already and have had excellent experiences each time. \n\nThe most notable thing about California Tortilla is the portion sizes. A burrito might seam expensive when you first pay for it, but when you get two portion sizes of burrito for that money, you'll be very pleased. The salads aren't too bad either. The BBQ chicken salad I had was very tasty and had great black beans. \n\nFour words: wall of hot sauce. I loved to be able to choose my own hot sauce from what seemed like very hot sauce on the planet. I was introduced to my new favorite hot sauce: Toad Sweat. My parents and I almost polished off a bottle one night. Yummy. There were many more varieties to choose from, but I'm wimpy when it comes to the hotness.\n\nThe service was adequate. Atmosphere is always a bit rowdy, but it's not somewhere I'd take a hot date either. A quick and easy lunch or dinner destination good enough for 4 stars.",
"OMG!!! It's awful. Maybe I just hit 'em on a bad day/time -as it was on a weekend at about 4 PM - kinda between the lunch & dinner crowds.\n\nPlace was empty - so service was quick. I ordered 1 item - a steak taco.\n\nThen I noticed the fruit flies. Swarms of 'em - near the \"hot sauce\" bar area. Ugh.\n\nAppetite destroyed. I paid for my taco and took it to go - and ate it next door at the Dunkin' Donuts while my 4 year old stared at the donuts and decided which one she wanted.\n\nTaco? Inedible - and the vision of those flies was dancing thru my head.\n\nChucked the taco.\n\nDon't think I'll be back.",
"I stopped in with a friend for lunch while on the way through Doylestown. I'll disclose that my favorite Tex-Mex place is definitely Moe's. I gauge all other Tex-Mex chains against it.\n\nThis place wasn't bad at all. Thankfully there were no fruit flies around the hot sauce bar as Karen F. saw (we would have instantly left). When we arrived there were a few other people there (Saturday 3pm) and two employees working. I did notice that one of them was grilling up chicken breasts for future orders.\n\nI had a burrito with chips/salsa. My friend ordered a burrito bowl. My burrito was pretty tasty but I thought they skimped out on the steak a bit. (Just my personal preference.) The chips were good and the salsa was more of a pico de gallo but still enjoyable.\n\nThe price did make it pretty affordable though! For $8.25 I ended up with a nice sized burrito, chips/salsa, access to their hot sauce bar, and a drink (where they encourage free refills). Not bad at all!\n\nI'd stop in again if I was in Doylestown for lunch but I wouldn't make a special trip out here. Though I do like how they offer some non Tex-Mex offerings like their Chicken Caesar burrito. Again, I still prefer Moe's but this place ranks up there with Chiptole/Qdoba as being next best in my opinion.\n\nOne last thing, parking for this place isn't along Main Street. You'll have to take the small side street to where they have a parking lot in the back.",
"This place is at the bottom of the Mexican fast-food places I've tried, and I have tried a'many. Chipotle, Moe's, Mesa, Baja Fresh... All better than this place. Also, they advertise \"fresh\" guac, and it is not. I will not eat here again.",
"The hot sauce bar is not being stocked or cleaned properly. It looks very unappetizing, with many of the bottles mostly empty and crusty from being out so long. It was also somewhat dirty with sauce that has dripped from the bottles and not wiped up.\n\nThe plastic utensils were not stocked properly. For example, forks were not handle end up. They were stocked in both directions, with most of them prong side up. This means that every customer that reaches in for a fork ends up touching the prongs of multiple forks.\n\nI ordered a Blackened Chicken Fajita Platter. The plate was full of everything except Blackened Chicken. \n\nThe portion of Chicken on this $8 entree amounted to about 5 or 6 very small nuggets of dried out \"blackened\" chicken. Less chicken than you'd find on a $1 value meal chicken sandwich at Wendy's.\n\nAll the other food on the plate seemed fresh and appropriately portioned, but the \"blackened\" chicken was quite disappointing. What little of it there was.\n\nI doubt I'll return to this California Tortilla location.",
"Well, the veggie burrito is not good, but it's not bad. They at least use a variety of veggies (incl. zucchini - different than your usual onions & green pepper). I might be back to try their Fish Tacos since I've been told they are good. However, the thing that grossed me out the most (and earned this low rating) was the fact that they do NOT wear gloves to prepare the food. I was a little disgusted and told myself over and over that his hands were clean, but who the hell knows?\n\nI'll be writing an email or letter to their corporate headquarters.",
"I was just at CT tonight for their grand reopening which included all FREE food. It was crowded and we waited for awhile but it was worth it and I'll certainly be back. Everyone that works there was so friendly and helpful, even with a packed restaurant and long line! I got the Bbq ranch burrito & it was great.",
"CT has reopened under new management. What an improvement from the old place! I had the California Screamin' Burrito with chips and salsa - delicious! Everything was really fresh. The place looks so much better and the folks working there were eager to help. The hot sauce shelf was clean and well stocked. Looking forward to my next visit!",
"fish taco no meat burrito...the burrito got spanked and was a little spicy.\n\nthe people who worked there were engaging and the service was quick.\n\ni dont understand how a dish becomes a 'meal' or 'entree' with the addition of tortilla chips..."
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"I came here for an early lunch before a day wandering around St. Louis, and I was impressed by this recently opened, locally owned place.\n\nFirst of all, the entire front-of-house was being run by one person. I'm talking the bar and all of the tables. He was quick, efficient, didn't forget a thing. In other words, it was quite a feat. \n\nI also liked the surroundings. All of the tables were covered in some type of homemade mural, whether was concert tickets or pictures. Our table was covered in wine labels. I thought that was a nice touch. And although it was too chilly to sit outside, the patio area was really cool-looking with brightly painted tables and chairs in all different colors.\n\nThe food was also good. The person I ate with had a really good steak sandwich, and I had a turkey club that was on special. It was both cheap and well-made. I also had the house salad, which was covered in goodies like black olives and red onions.\n\nThis is a local restaurant that I think people should support. There should be more places like this.",
"Piccadilly at Manhattan is a charming little neighborhood restaurant/bar that has been located smack in the middle of the residential St. Louis City neighborhood of Ellendale (where the City borders Maplewood), since 1904. The family that still owns it closed the restaurant in 2002 for extensive renovations and reopened in December 2007. To say it's charming is an understatement. This historic building has a country-esque facade, flower boxes in the windows, and a beautiful patio/deck. The only thing it's missing is a white picket fence. \n\nWe received an incredibly warm welcome from staff and owners when we arrived and service was uber-friendly. I was struck by how clean and tidy everything was. It is clear that alot of love goes into this place. The food is yummy and made from scratch, but not particularly fast. Especially when they fill up. They have a local following and the house gets packed for dinner. \n\nI never knew about Piccadilly until recently when I heard about them from a friend who sells them their meat. He explained the quality of the barbecue and other meat items that they prepare from scratch and I had to give them a try. I'm glad I did. They served our beer in pint glasses with crisp sliced oranges and even the water and ice tasted fresh. I ordered the baby-back ribs special ($11.95 for 1/2 slab). It did not disappoint. The meat was slightly caramelized and the sauce (served on the side) was smoky and slightly sweet. It was delicious. A friend ordered a pulled pork sandwich ($6.99) and it was yummy too. The menu (average price $6-$11) consists of everything from barbecue, salmon, & grouper to chili, pasta dishes, meatloaf, and chicken picatta. We went for an early dinner and ended up staying on the deck for four hours enjoying the food, beautiful weather and friendly people. \n\nFinding Piccadilly is the biggest challenge, but one that is well worth the trip. It feels a little like the Blue Owl in Kimmswick, so take your mum or Grandmother with you when you go. It will surely be a treat. \n\nLooking at a map of this location can be a little confusing because McCausland changes names about three times in a 1/2 mile stretch, and the restaurant is in the middle of a residential neighborhood. You can turn directly onto Piccadilly or Manhattan from MCausland, just south of Arsenal. McCausland might be called Ellendale or something else on a map, but for directional purposes, it is still McCausland.",
"What a surprise! I live near here and never knew we had such a treasure! They have good food great prices and a lovely patio. Definitely worth your time in finding it!!",
"I don't think I ever would have found this place if it wasn't for a family member recommending it on a recent lunch. It's tucked out of the way and I almost missed it going down the street--thought it was just a house until I saw the bar lights through the window. They were super friendly and although they don't have a kid's menu, we were able to get a side of chicken for my son to eat. I got the Patty Melt which was delicious but HUGE. I could only finish half of it. There's a really cute outdoor seating area and we didn't get to sit there because it was cold and rainy but I would love to go back during warmer weather and try it.",
"Great place! I've been here with both a large group and just 2 of us, and both times had excellent service, great food, in a unique atmosphere.\n\nThis is a somewhat small American grill type of place nestled in the Ellendale neighborhood. The food is typical American fare, but everything I've had has been top notch. It's hard to screw up french fries, but it's also hard to make them amazingly good too. These fries were amazingly good.\n\nThe crowd here tends to be older, but being in my 20's I've never felt even remotely out of place here. The indoor setup has a lot of fun stuff like old match-books and ticket stubs under glass on your table, and fun decor. I've never been here in the warmer months, but they have a nice sized patio and since it is nestled in the middle of this very quaint neighborhood, I imagine sitting outside would be awesome.\n\nFood and drink prices are also very reasonable. I am pretty sure there were only 2 entrees over 10 bucks. The draft beer selection isn't huge, but they have a good variety on bottles. And they have a good selection of speciality drinks. \n\nMy only complaint is that the inside can be a bit cramped, even if they aren't that busy. Not a huge deal and I imagine the warmer months are better and more spread out. If you are looking for a great, American-style place to have a great meal and a few drinks, I think this is a top spot.",
"Looooooooooove this place. The bf gets major pts for discovering this place (otherwise I never would've found it!), but this place serves great American fare at a reasonable price. The minute you walk in, you are greeted by the yummy smells from the kitchen.\n\nThe reason why he loves this place is bc of the fried chicken. He's not a fan of Hodak's cornmeal breading (I am!), but he knew I would love this, too...AND I DID. For $8.99, you get half a chicken (i.e. breast, wing, thigh, and drumstick), plus mashed potatoes (YUMM!), and green beans. The breading is light, so you don't have to take a bite and wonder where the chicken is - the chicken is cooked perfectly and is juicy!\n\nSince I'm nice and am willing to share, the bf opted to try the ribs that were on special - OMG...they could def rival Pappy's! He also like the coleslaw that came on the side (I personally don't like cole slaw) - it was not drowning in mayo like some places make it.\n\nThe restaurant itself is small and seems to always be full, but come in a little later (we arrived close to 8PM on Thursday) and be seated almost immediately. My fingers are crossed that this place stays a hidden neighborhood gem so it avoids overcrowding, but the food is too good to not rave about (esp at the reasonable prices!).",
"This little restaurant in the midst of a residential area in the city makes some of the best American food. Everything my wife and I have ordered has been great. Unfortunately I have lived less than 1/2 mile from this place for 4 years and never new it was there. It looks like a house and is tucked away off a side street. I would suggest marketing a little but it's always crowded and probably couldn't handle it. \n\nThe service is great and extremely personable. The kitchen turns out great grill type food. We usually get the wings and they have smoked baby back ribs on special most nights that are great. There served with sauce on the side, which is how we like them. This is the kind of place Triple D from the food network could go visit. It's like they have a real chef in this little place back in the back. The turkey sandwich is unbelievable also. Artichokes and cream cheese with perfectly herb seasoned juicy turkey. \n\nThe prices at the Picadilly are like a throw back to the 80's or 90's, It seems that the bill is never over $50 and we always get drinks, entrees, salads and even a desert sometime. There homemade deserts are $3. They don't mark up their wine like most either. We had a nice bottle of Malbec for $20. All the bottles are in that price range.\n\nNick and Maggie are the owners and they usually come by the table and say hello. It does appear to be a much older crowd, so it is not a trendy night out for the twenty something crowd, but it's still very fun and worth checking out any night of the week. Great job!!",
"For a neighborhood gem type of place, I would agree w/ most other reviewers on the 5 stars. The place is clean and organized, and the people were very, very nice.\n\nThe other reviewer was right - only 2 entrees on the menu greater than $10. What a steal for the quality of food you get! We came for lunch, and I started w/ the spinach artichoke dip - very good - but may have been a little easier to eat had the garlic toasts been just a tiny bit less crispy. (The toast wanted to fall apart after one bite.)\n\nI had the turkey sandwich. On the menu, it sounded like a regular-ish turkey sandwich, but I saw the reviews recommending it, and I have to say it was probably one of the best I've ever had if not THE best.\n\nMy friend had the pulled pork BBQ sandwich and loved it.\n\nWhat's even better is the amount you get for the tiny little price they charge. My turkey wasn't thin little slices of turkey; it was like thick Grandma-just-made-Thanksgiving-dinner-last-night slices of turkey, and my friend's BBQ sandwich was so big, he had to eat it with a fork. For a lunch size meal, I had plenty to bring home when we were done.\n\nI can't wait to come back to this place!!!",
"My parents are big fans of this place. I think they place all too much emphasis on the fact that it's a smoke-free facility, and that may have led to their sky high reviews of the place. \n\nI walked in and was very underwhelmed by the decor. Plain gray walls and somewhat uncomfortable seating. This definitely had a small town feel to it. I'm not saying that in a demeaning way at all either, it seems to fit here. We sat down at a lackluster table in only semi comfortable chairs. We had a bit of a larger group and were squeezed around the table just a bit tight.\n\nOverall the food is good, maybe inconsistent at worst. I tried the Chicken Pot Pie, and of everyone at the table I think we agreed that my dish was the winner. The crust was perfectly cooked and the contents of the pie were absolutely delicious. A few of the other dishes were so-so. A few folks swear by the fried chicken and the fried grouper sandwich. I do know that the meatloaf special we had that night was also pretty decent.\n\nI don't want to stress enough that the Chicken Pot Pie was the winner. Hopefully as the weather warms they can perfect a few of the other dishes to stack up the Pot Pie.\n\nI give this place very high marks although I would think they could improve the interior just a bit and make the seating a little bit more cozy to go along with the homestyle menu.",
"I do not know how people would find this place if they were not seeking it out. It is the cutest lil place tucked away in a quaint Ellendale neighborhood at the edge of the city a stones throw from Maplewood. It all started as a retirement venture of Maggie and Nick...I may have some inside info as I am an acquaintance of their daughter! With this family oriented restaurant in mind you can just imagine the care and love that goes into their home cooking! Everything from fried chicken and pot pies, to black bean burgers and shrimp fajitas! The yummy mix of food is sure to make everyone happy! This place is a must try!!!!"
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"I have been so excited for a new tea place to come to the area! This is a really welcome addition to the strip! I went with a friend who had a drink and a baller looking cookie while I had an iced chai tea latte. The iced chai left a lot to be desired, it was akin to drinking an iced milk. However, I have high hopes that it was just an opening day snag. They seem to know their tea and the place looks great! Also, the crew is killer nice!",
"Wow! The NEW hot spot in Broadripple is HoiTea ToiTea! It is on the strip in Broadripple (6283 N. College Ave.), two doors down from the Vogue. You will be hard pressed to find another coffee/tea shop that has beer on tap (Kölsch Beer) and it is quite tasty! There is FREE WiFi and numerous outlets to plug your device into! The food is wonderful and there is prepackaged tea blends available from Nelson's Tea. Great place for business get-togethers and presentations or parties in their large side room that can be sectioned off.",
"So happy to have a tea shop in town! You can really tell these guys know what they're doing - have an amazing product and diverse offerings! Perfect space for a coffee/tea meeting in the morning, and then a glass of wine with friends after work! Welcome to the neighborhood, HoiTea ToiTea!!",
"Don't let the name fool you, there is nothing pretentious about HoiTea ToiTea. \n\n\nThe open cafe is a mixed space of seating, retail space, and the counter/cafe area. If your a fan of Nelson's Tea, there is a whole wall full of their different offerings. You can find other tea related products as well. The drink menu offers a selection of coffee and tea options, as well as wine. They have a small menu as well if you are hungry. Gluten free options include fruit and chips.\n\nOther highlights include:\n\n + Wifi - Free and decent strength.\n\n+ Looking for a photo op? Check out the London style reed phone booth in the back by the cash register\n\n+ Check their website out for Tea blending events\n\n+ Parking - They are right across from the BR garage\n\n**Try the nitro coffee if your in need of an extra jolt of caffeine",
"Decided to stop in here the other day to check it out. I went in expecting a cup of hot tea, but was pleasantly surprised at everything else they have going on!! The owner chatted with us for quite some time and gave us some samples of some sort of alcohol. It was a mix of cherry, ginger and tumeric and oh my word, this was delicious!! The retail space is super fun with lots of great gift ideas for the tea lover in your life. I understand they have space for rent, hold classes and I love how you can buy the Nelson Tea products here. We had the root beer tea which my husband and I both loved. We didn't try any of their food because we had just eaten a heavy lunch, but we will definitely be back. so excited to see a locally owned shop like this come into the Broad Ripple area!!",
"Attended the opening party. First impression calls for best impression. Love the ambience. Very modern, sleek and elegant. It instantly lifts my spirit. Then you walk into tea selection on the walls to the left side of the counter. Tried chai, Moroccan mint and peach dream tea. Preferred peach over the others. I probably need to get used to it. Was given an opportunity to mix my own blend which was nifty. I made my very own black tea with a hint of lavender. Will be spreading the word around to my fellow tea lover friends. They do have a long list of tea along side desserts, alcohol beverages and food to select from. A great place to hangout with friends after a long day at work for sure. .",
"Other folks have said it, but the name is clever wordplay and no more. Don't get me wrong, this place is about as hipster as anything in Broad Ripple, and sometimes that can read as pretentious, but here it just feels like an escape from the street, from the rain or work or what have you, into a place with friends and warmth. \n\nEven the food here looks and tastes like something your pal would make if you came over, as if whoever made it for you wouldn't have put it on a plate without wanting to eat it themselves. It's simplicity on a plate. The ham and cheese bagel came with tomatoes way better than they had any business being. Very earth and fresh, and thickly sliced like Mom used to serve. \n\nThe tea offerings were sparse this evening, presumably having been picked over by the hoarded Yelpers at this, their Grand Oppening, but it was clear they know variety. More than that, and what I appreciate the most, unlike a place like Teavana, they still allow tea to be tea. \n\nHave you ever just wanted *tea*? Just a good oolong, or Earl Grey, without the fuss of extra flavor or extraneous detail? You can get it here. Sure, they've got the expected wild blends, but they actively teach that tea can be just tea at its core. \n\nThey offer classes to teach that, as well as some fundamentals of home blending, if that's your style. And organized on the wall with the myriad base teas, you'll find your flavor additives: lavender, rose blossoms, orange peel, chunks of pineapple. There's no right or wrong way to do it here, and you know it. \n\nThe price is ehhhhhhha little much for me. An ounce or two in a bag is $3, and while I don't expect Lipton prices, it felt a little unpleasant shelling out $20+ for two medium bags and a small bag of loose leaf.\n\nI would make this a regular stop, regardless of the slightly higher price (assuming I love my Portrait of Earl Grey, Black Dragon Oolong, and Campfire in a Cup lapsang souchong) if only it weren't nearly 40 minutes away from me. Hopefully this place does some explosive business and can add another location nearer to the south side.",
"For tea loves, this is fantastic!!!\nTea cups and various tea related items for sale. \nReally like the peach tea. \nCroissants and chocolate chip cookies we delicious. \nAnd who knew, tea bags for the bath!!?\nGreat space as well. The red phone booths are pretty neat as well.",
"What a beautiful facility. Wonderful seating arrangements. Cleaver phone booths are a decorative surprise. The colors selected are calm. The display of goods for sale was eye catching. \nThe food and beverage offerings were somewhat limited. I found the chai tea quite nice. \nThis is a charming place to meet friends.",
"Cute atmosphere and lovely tea and pastry options. I came here with my husband for the Grand Opening and got to sample some of their delicious teas (mint, peach, and chai). Teas are flavorful and bold. \n\nThe inside of the location is half retail and half seating. Tons of unique gifts to give the tea lover in your life! My favorite item for purchase there was a vanilla honey spoon. \n\nOverall, Broadripple may have needed something like this.. but some nearby competitors may be snagging away anyone coming this way for a light treat."
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"Great new diner with Southwest inspired breakfast and lunch meals. Just opened. Cute diner bar with retro fixtures, tables and chairs combined with chili pepper and western decor. Very clean and spacious. Friendly staff. I tried the BLTJ(BLT) with homemade tomato jam. Yum! The fries were just ok.",
"There is a new diner in town and it is totally living up to the phrase painted on it's front window; \"A Taste of the Southwest on Southwest\". I first visited them on Monday for breakfast and quickly returned on Tuesday to experience their lunch menu. Both were an escape to the Southwest and has you wishing they were open for dinner.\n\nFor breakfast my SO experienced their Mexican Burrito served Enchilada Style with Red Chile and Cheese on top. It was amazing! A burrito stuffed with scrambled eggs, cheese, green Chile, home fries and sausage. No more Western Omelets, this is the way to go. \n\nMy breakfast was Jonathan's Famous Fiery Scramble, a perfect start for my day. Spicy eggs, a side of bacon and home fries. I passed on my side of toast, because we ordered a half order of Biscuits and Chorizo Gravy. After all, what is a visit to a diner without experiencing B&G.\n\nNormally I always add hot sauce to my scrambled eggs, but not these. They live up to their name \"Fiery\". The bacon was crisp and home fries are winning me over from traditional hash browns. The Chorizo Gravy was great, but I think they need to work on their biscuits to make them truly please this farm boy. \n\nLunch on Tuesday was a true winner. We started off with Chile Cheese Fries, that gave me a spicy burn twice. (I am sure you know what I am talking about). Fries are cut in house, with skins on and were crispy. They then topped them with Green Chile's and Cheese. They may not be heart healthy, but I'll be getting them again. \n\nI enjoyed the Green Chile Cheese Burger, a typical diner burger with all the traditional toppings with the added bonus of Green Chile's and Longhorn Cheese. Yummy. Since we had the fries as an appetizer, I ordered Onion Rings as my side. They accidentally brought it with fries and quickly noticed the error and brought us some Rings. \n\nThe SO had the best lunch, Red Chile Enchiladas with Beef. It was served with Pinto Beans and Rice. Sampling his lunch, I know I will be ordering this on my next visit. \nMexican restaurants in the Lou should take note of these Enchiladas, I've never had them this good. Also, the Pinto Beans and Rice were better then most. \n\nSouthwest Diner is a great addition to the Saint Louis diner selection. It is off the beaten path, but worth finding.",
"After hearing about Southwest Diner opening last week, I wanted to be one of the first to check it out. It is kinda in a weird area, definitely off the beaten path. According to our server, it used to be a coffee shop, before an AA meeting site and originally a bank. The safe from the bank was still intact, directly behind our booth- pretty snazzy. Beyond the history of the establishment, the decor was great. Hands down one of the coolest, kitschy feels of all time. \n\nI ordered coffee and my SO said it was Kaldi's... delicioso of course- they kept the refills coming until I actually had to tell them to stop because I can't handle that much caffeine! I wanted to order everything on the menu but was in the mood for breakfast so went with the breakfast burrito- you can choose your meat so I went with chorizo and added the green chili verde on top. It was the perfect breakfast burrito. My SO had the huevos rancheros. As a Mexican, he claimed that they prepared the huevos rancheros the \"right way\".... not sure what the wrong way was but before I could really ask for a sample, he had destroyed his breakfast. Guess it was just that good.\n\nService was on point, White Stripes playing in the background made me happy and the price was on point as well. We talked to the owner on the way out, a super nice guy. We will definitely be back.... just as soon as they get their liquor license ;) Breakfast calls for bloody marys!",
"Good food! Fourth time visiting and consistenly good everytime. Solid, solid\ndiner vibe, with some for this area exotic menu options. To wit: green and red chile sauce, pinto beans, huevos rancheros for breakfast (!) and not just a token offering at a middling Mexican restaurant. Yes people, they have breakfast and I highly recommend it. Great service, too. Its been really crowded a couple of times, but dont let that throw you. Dont wait at the door 'til you're pissed off, just come back (soon) another time. I promise this works.\nThis place is REALLY worth your patronage.",
"I was so excited to try this new neighborhood place. As my friend and I pulled up to the place it was packed! I was so happy to see that people were so receptive to this new place. We went in for breakfast and were immediately greeted by a man cleaning off the tables. We found out that he was one of the owners. He spoke of this restaurant as his child. So proud. We sat down and a waitress came by. She informed us (after we asked) that we were her 21st ticket of the morning. She was really nice. We asked what she would recommend and she said the pancakes. Oh, okay...pancakes. Pancakes. Big deal. But we caved. I got a really big breakfast with eggs, sausage, potatoes...oh my the potatoes were FABULOUS. BUT, I tasted this before I got to the pancakes. The pancakes were light, fluffy and sweet enough that you really didn't need syrup. One word. Cornmeal. Who would have thought?\nI loved the ambiance, a safe - the remnant of a bank that used to be there, a great story - a biker bar/AA meeting place, the lights above the counter and the fun colors. \nBUT, nothing beats those pancakes. \nI can't wait to go back.",
"What a great find this restaurant is! I lived in New Mexico for 10 years and have really missed the unique New Mexican cuisine since I've been back in town.\nThe big feature for me with New Mexican cooking is the use of red and green chili on everything from burritos and enchiladas to breakfast burritos and huevos rancheros. Not salsa and certainly not pico de gallo.\nI was very excited to learn of this place and anxious to see if they could pull it off.\nI am happy to say that they are cranking out some top notch NM style food.\nI tried the breakfast burrito enchilada style with green chili. The burrito was right on par with what I liked about the New Mexican restaurants that I used to frequent quite often. The green chili could stand to be a little hotter but I'm probably in the minority on that.\nThe restaurant has a real down to earth feel with a friendly wait staff and comfortable atmosphere.\nI will certainly return in the near future to give the red chili a try and I would recommend this diner to anyone.",
"I have been following the progress of this place via Facebook for a few months, and I noticed they had an apartment above to rent, and I thought about actually renting it but didn't because of location, etc, but now I am glad we didn't because they would have to extract me by knocking out a wall of brick to get me out because I for sure would have gotten way fatter had we lived above it!\n\nFirst things first, we got the fries with cheese and green chile. It didn't look like much, but it was freaking amazing and would have been even better with some sour cream. I had the chorizo gravy and biscuits. It was very, very good, the biscuits were a bit weird to me, but the woman next to us was raving about them, they were fine. The chorizo gravy was the real star and I would put it on EVERYTHING if I could.\n\nThey had a few hot sauces on the table, but they really should have Tapatio, because every place should have it on their table, as its pretty much the best ever.\n\nOur waitress was nice, the service was pretty slow, and that was weird because they only had 3 tables, but hey whatever, no one can really bitch about service because its never going to be the same for everybody. I really cant wait to go back and I hope like hell they sell that gravy by the gallon so if we ever have company and I have to make breakfast (yeah right) I would get this and pretend I made it and listen to everyone rave about it! Love this concept in STL.",
"I live a few blocks from this place and after driving by the work in progress for months and the first few weeks of opening, I stopped in on a weekday around 10:30am with no idea what I wanted to eat. \n\nMy decision was easily made when I spotted Biscuits and Chorizo Gravy!!! I love biscuits and gravy and I love chorizo so was super pumped. I ordered a half-order ($4) and added two eggs, over-easy ($2)and some onion rings ($3or4?), lol. I was not disappointed. The gravy had a great reddish-orange tint to it and the chorizo flavor sang without making you forget it was a gravy. The one, big biscuit was split and grilled before being absolutely drenched in the gravy. The two eggs were perched atop my biscuits and the yolks married perfectly with the chorizo gravy, this dish was seriously the bomb....soo good. \n\nTowards the end I plopped an onion ring in the mix, cut a bit with my fork and began piecing together bites with biscuit, onion ring, and mucho gravy. Hahaha, it was great. \n\nLove this place. Can't wait to come back and try some other things, although it will be hard to skip the B&CG!\n\n\nOh yeah!! Service was great from a sweet young girl who'd only been working a couple weeks. Another employee (owner perhaps?) thanked me on the way out, I appreciate things like that.",
"Stopped by during lunch the place was full but took a seat at the counter. The staff is friendly and quick. I got the biscuits with chorizo gravy and it was great. The gravy was probably the best I have ever had and I am not a biscuit connoisseur but I thought this one was great, tender and fluffy.",
"Had the breakfast burrito w/bacon and green chile. So good and fresh. I'll be back."
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"Everyone from around here goes on and on and on about this place. I don't get it. We ate there with friends who told us it was the best Italian food they've ever had. We love them, but we now think they don't get around. :)\n\nChicken parm was ok. Kids meal was enough food for 2 adults, an utterly absurd amount of food for a toddler. Very good bread. Skipped dessert.\n\nIf you're locked into eating in Medford, it's not a bad choice. But really, take a drive somewhere and get some better Italian food for your $$.",
"I've eaten here many times and have ordered takeout many times as well. Not only do I like the name because it is very Italian but everything about them is very Italian also!\n\nWhen you call in a takeout order, they give you a number (simple and smart) instead of taking your name - which half the time people screw up anyway. The guy (who is very Italian) at the takeout counter is always super nice and speaks with a very Italian accent (so for a second you can pretend you are in Italy picking up your pizza)! They always have a basket that you can help yourself to of their fresh bruschetta/garlic bread which is in bite size pieces. \n\nWhen you stay and eat in, it is set up into 2 separate rooms. One is more of a diningroom (where large parties gather and it's a little more formal) and the other room is casual with many round tables and just few booths. The owner is always in front to greet the guests. \n\nThey do not take reservations unless it is a large party and there are times that many people wait outside for up to an hour or more to get a table. I usually don't wait - either we'll do take out or go at the time where we don't have to wait.\n\nThe food is scrumptious - and yup, you guessed it - VERY Italian. From their homemade lasagne to their fettuccini alfredo to their pasta & meatballs - it is all truly mouth-watering. All of their dishes are huge portions - enough for two people or one VERY hungry individual (yes, I have finished my entire dish once or twice I will admit) They also give a large salad (family style) which is your basic salad with a balsamic dressing. Their fresh (and very warm) bread is fantastic. \n\nOn some nights, they have an older gentleman that walks around softly playing the violin and he will stop at your table for maybe 20-30 seconds (just enough to appreciate but not too long to get on one's nerves). When he is not around, they have very pretty (and Very Italian) music playing in the background. \n\nIt's just one of those great local places to get your fix with Italian food and you can really just unwind and relax and enjoy the very Italian atmosphere.",
"Cute Italian BYOB at a convenient location in Medford with plenty of parking. I'd say the other reviews have done a pretty good job painting the picture in terms of the atmosphere, so I'll limit mine to my opinion of the food.\n\nIf you order the right thing, there aren't many better values in local dining, especially since you can bring your own bottle of wine. Yes, this does imply that the menu can be hit or miss here. But the hits are great enough to garner a 4-star review from me.\n\nFavorites:\n- The Garlic Knots: love those, sometimes ask for extra\n- Involtini Di Melenzane (Stuffed Eggplant): this appetizer you could make a meal of. They also offer it as an entree with pasta - but to me all that spaghetti in red sauce just gets in the way of my delicious stuffed eggplant. \n- Spaghetti Carbonara: If you REALLY want to try and kill yourself with a super heavy dish, try ordering the Carbonara with Gnocchi instead of spaghetti. I did it once and barely survived the experience, but it was so good. Proceed at your own risk. \n- Gnocchi w/ Vodka Sauce\n- Linguini w/ White Clam Sauce\n\nNot So Much:\n- Calamari Fritti: The fried calamari appetizer is the most disappointing thing on the menu for me. It's average at best; not good for an Italian spot like this. To qualify my opinion, it's one of my stupid little missions in life to find the best fried calamari out there. Whenever we go out to eat at a new restaurant and they have fried calamari, I order it. Had it from Italy to throughout New England to Arizona (where I had a very good Buffalo Calamari). It's average here. At best.\n- Vongole Casino: The Clams Casino were terrible, especially for the $8.99 price tag.\n- Crab Cakes: I'd ballpark these at below average. They're huge, I'll give them that, but if you are craving them you are much better off at a good seafood restaurant.\n\nThey have a lot of dessert options, but with the portion sizes (one order of the Gnocchi w/ Vodka Sauce is enough for me to get 3 meals out of - and be full for all 3), you'll probably never dream of it unless you go in with the gameplan to eat conservatively and take home a massive doggy bag. \n\nBonus - they do catering trays for parties at very reasonable prices. We did that for our Super Bowl party this year and it was SO worth it. Cut down on our work immensely. Again though - heed the portion sizes here. Yes, a tray of Pasta Tarantella for 5 will feed 5 adults ... if those 5 adults are intent on eating the entire tray and then passing out at the table.\n\nAll in all, good place, good food, great value!",
"family favorite!\nnever been disappointed from eating there. food comes in huge plates. i'm a big eater and always take home left over from there. and its not cheap food either. its good food and lots of it. the bread and salad fill you up halfway before the meal comes out. and on some nights there's an old man who sings oldies.. great to take a date out.. or a wife. \nBYOB!!! or you can buy their wine, some from south jersey vineyards.\n\nmy fav is the seafood medley with pasta. :)\n\nwould go there anytime",
"I might give this place 2 stars but its overall rating seriously needs to be brought down. Jason pretty much has it summed up, yeah it's edible I guess but so is you're cuticle after you cut it. It is better than any other Italian food in Medford, but that's not saying much. In fact, the whole area is pretty bad for Italian food. Go up north or at least to Philly. \n\nBruschetta was good, chicken parm is tasteless, I've gotten seafood pasta dishes that were just plain bad (and they don't skimp on the noodles!) They should spend more on the chef and less on the chessy wine bottle decor, which by the way they don't even serve booze.",
"I place this as my favorite! The family owned, plaza located, small slice of heaven in Southern NJ. The Chicken Tarantella and homemade Canoli's are top notch. The owner? A fine gentlemen.\n\nWhenever I am in Jersey I try to make it to Tarantella. The pasta (sorry, in Joisey it ain't \"Noodles\" it's Italian folks, not Chinese) are prepared perfectly timed, the gravy (that's sauce) always good. They have a mushroom starter too! Great!\nI have a rule to judge a good Italian location, broaden your scope and try different pasta dishes. I never order parm being chicken or eggplant. To me that is American menued chicken fried steak with gravy and add pasta for spice. Yep, Hungry Man in a food place, everybody has it including the diners.\n\nYeah! it stinks that it's BYOB, but many places are in NJ thanks to the outrageous liquor license laws, so bring your wine.\n\nAs Yelp states, it Woohoo! As good as it gets. \n\nAlso as an FYI, on Friday if you dont' get there by 6pm you will wait.",
"I have been here twice now, with the first time being \"good\", but the 2nd time being \"great\". The entree I had, and the others I tasted were excellent, and they serve it in the largest serving plates I have EVER been served on. (large servings) Also they give you 3 or 4 kinds of bread, all of them being pretty good, plus a soup or salad. And after all of that, the deserts were excellent as well.",
"Not bad, not great. A bit better than average with huge portions. Still, I can't figure out the massive love of this place, though I'd go again. Nobody in my party of seven was overwhelmed either.",
"My boyfriend and I went to Tarantella for the first time tonight. It was a Thursday, so we figured it wouldn't be crowded but it was...actually, it was packed. However, we were seated as soon as we walked in. Big plus!\n\nI'm all about the atmosphere of places and love lounge-type swankiness and although this place was nowhere near that, it was cozy and comfortable (my boyfriend actually commented on the comfy seats). Although packed with people, it wasn't loud and we were able to have a normal conversation over dinner.\n\nBefore I go on, I'm from Philly and travel back and forth from NYC for work. I've eaten at MANY MANY of the \"best\" and/or well-known Italian restaurants so I know good Italian food. I must say our dinner was great. I ordered the Calamari Alla Marinara and my boyfriend had veal & chicken with artichokes, capers, olives and a few other things over linguine. Although I should have taken half of my huge meal for lunch tomorrow, I ate nearly the entire plate! It was so good. My boyfriend ate everything on his plate as well except some of the linguine...there was way too much.\n\nWe ended our meal with Coconut Sorbet (in the original coconut shell).\n\nWe finished off the bottle of wine as well...but we brought that...this place is a BYOB :) \n\nGo here if you're in South Jersey and looking for good food at a good price.",
"For the price points, extremely good food.\n\nPortions are HUGE\nQuality is good to very good\nService is very good\nWell seasoned food\n\nFor 2 people including tip easily can have a full dinner for 75 bucks.\n\nSuper and consistent food."
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"I have been a big fan of Dolce Vita since it's food truck days. The pizza is the best I have had in New Orleans or Baton rouge. The dough is the perfect combinations of chewy and crispy. The toppings are al high quality, from the pepperoni to the weekly specials. Speaking of the specials, they are some of the most creative pizzas i've ever had. BBQ Pork with orange BBQ sauce, Duck with peaches and whiskey gastrique, korean short ribs with pineapple and sirachi, and others. Chef Bogdan is an amazing cook, and a character.\n\nEat at Dolce Vita. Eat their often",
"By far the best pizza in New Orleans, equally impressive as Domenica, better dough recipe. Impressive spot on flavors, wood fired oven roasts the savory thin crust perfection, freshest sourced ingredients make this place shine. And shine it does. Chef Bogdan & Jeramy are true masters of their craft.",
"The décor and ambience is minimal but everyone's got a budget so I understand focusing on the food. Tortelloni pasta on an initial visit was pretty good, although 5 pieces of pasta doesn't exactly make a meal but any place with homemade pasta generally makes me happy because I'm usually too lazy to make my own. Penne with vodka sauce on a more recent visit was quite good although the penne wasn't homemade and the prosciutto which we expected to be diced was actually the same thin slices you would expect on a pizza. A bit clunky for a pasta and there were maybe 3 mushrooms in the entire dish but the vodka sauce was good and it was enjoyable overall.\n\nThe name of the restaurant, however, says Wood Fired Pizza so that's going to be the key to their success. On my first try, the pizza crust wasn't very exciting but on subsequent visits it has been much better includng a really good special with chicken, pesto, etc. which was a bit more subtle than most of the pizzas here and was outstanding. Topping combinations on the standard pizza menu are somewhat limited so I would like to see more options including some artisan or Neapolitan specialties but if you like meat on your pizza you'll be pretty happy with the menu options. They've also got a couple pastas, salads, and \"sandwiches\" to go with about 6 different pizza combinations so you can definitely get a pretty good meal regardless of what you order.\n\nPizzas are decent size so you're unlikely to come away hungry despite the thin crust and at lunch you have the option of a \"wedge\" (1/4 of a pizza) of margherita for only $3.00 or an upcharge to $3.50 for pepperoni or the special of the week. The people are friendly, the food is good, and you can have a good meal without breaking the bank so I'm going with 4 stars for Dolce Vita but keep in mind it's a casual place without much decoration and I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for a romantic date night.\n\nNote that as of March 25 they offer delivery too!",
"Just came back from there and I am impressed. The crust is light and airy, and has great flavor. I had the meat pizza, the meat was very high quality. Definitely the only pizza place Ill eat at in this town, some of the best Ive ever eaten. The owner is hilarious he jokes around with customers and that right there even if the pizza wasnt great like it was would make me return. Good job Chef, see you soon.",
"Fairly new place and not bad! I keep hearing good reviews about their pizza so i decided to try the Solo Carne. Meat everywhere on it! I loved everything about it, the dough was surprisingly very soft considering it was a thin crust type deal. From looking at the pizza at first sight i didn't think i would get full from that, but near the end it filled me up quickly. \n\nThe place also had choices for pastas, which I want to come back and try. I definitely tried their Nutella Tiramisu and Limoncello Di Sorrento!\nI am not usually a lime fan in my desserts, but the Limoncello was my favorite! Of course the nutella one was amazing too, you can never go wrong with nutella. \n\nComing back!",
"Minimalist decor and a damn fine pie! I had the meat pizza and my wife had the margherita. The meat was all imported italian of very high quality. The owner, a Belarus native, is super friendly and aims to please. Please swing by and support them. I want this place around when I come back.",
"I read about this place in the lagnaipe today. So a friend of mine and myself went to check it out. I wasn't displeased. The food was fantastic. We had both the pepperoni and margheritta pizza. Both were exceptional. The sauce was spiced well and the pepperoni tasty. I was thoroughly pleased with my experience. The owner was nice and willing to talk, which is always a plus for me. The inside of the restaurant is clean, and the decor suits the space well. I really liked the repurposed tables. A great experience and great food lead to a great time",
"Still good, but not as good as it used to be....\n\nOld review:\nVery tasty. Thin but airy crust, wood fired. Atmosphere is very casual. I like the rustic/industrial furniture. Small menu, basically a few kinds of pizza, pasta and salad. The pizza is very good and I'm happy to have another place to get that sort of Neapolitan style of pizza. Courteous owner/staff. Definitely worth a visit.",
"I really like this place and not just because Bogdan is a fellow Romanian! I had eaten at his food truck in Baton Rouge many months ago and remembered it being quite good so once I heard that he had a spot in New Orleans I had to check it out. I had the Bianca and my roommate had the Margherita. Both were delicious! We especially enjoyed the thin crust, and the cheese was excellent. The food left me satiated for a long time. I did not have enough room for dessert but nutella tiramisu sounds amazing so I will definitely leave room the next time I come here. Bogdan is so friendly and really wants everyone to have a good time and leave happy. He told us about some new dishes he is going to try to make that sound fab. One star off for decoration, but they haven't had their grand opening yet so we'll see how that improves over time. It was pretty busy on a Saturday night so people seem happy. I will definitely be making this a regular pizza place. A great addition to the downtown pizza scene!",
"I'm a BIG pizza fan and ever since going to the NY/CT area and having real Neopolitan-style pizza I've been let down by the offerings I've tried in the South. The guys at Dolce Vita hit the nail on the head with their pie. Any true pizza fan will tell you its all about the crust, and this crust won't disappoint. It's thin and light, holds up pretty well from the plate to your mouth with a slight fold, and the char isn't over done...just right. With that crust as the base, these guys knock it out of the park with some killer toppings. I was tempted to keep it simple and just try their House Margherita pie, but we had the Solo Carne loaded with all imported meats and I'd recommend it highly. I'm anxious to try the braised brisket pizza whenever I return.\n\nAfter my wife and I split the pizza, we shared an order of their Pasta Bolognese. One of the chefs (ask for Jeremy) said they just finished making the pasta in house so we gave it a shot. It was simple, but flavorful. If you want pasta, don't let the fact that \"Wood Fired Pizzeria\" is in the name scare you away. This stuff is worth sampling.\n\nWe were offered some dessert and the words \"Nutella Tiramisu\" spoke my wife's love language. They brought us the sealed Mason jar with a spoon and we dug in. If I'm ever in the area and just want something sweet, I'm swinging in to pick up some more of this.\n\nI was born and raised in the New Orleans area, but currently live in Beaumont. I've got a few places that are on my \"must eat list\" whenever I return, Dolce Vita is now on the list.\n\nGood job Dolce Vita and I look forward to seeing you make a name for yourselves in the New Orleans food scene."
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"I never knew one could screw up pizza so badly. There was something very wrong with the pizza; I think it was spinach related. The salad was okay, and the price for pizza, salad, soda was really good, and the waitress was very friendly, thus the 3 star rating. \n\n0 stars for spinach pizza.",
"This is a greek pizza restaurant. i think they do the Greek food better than Italian, but not as good as Tarpon Springs restaurants.",
"Went here as a break from all the seafood. I had a stromboli and my girlfriend had some pizza. We had some cheese breadsticks to start with. It was all ok. Nothing too great. Nothing too bad. If you like cheese this would be the place to go. \n\nBoth of our dishes came just like we ordered them. There were plenty f toppings and cheese on them. It was a pretty average pizza shop experience. \n\nI think our bill was around $30 but I had a couple of beers on top of our food.",
"Solid pizza place in the midst of touristy Clearwater Beach. Good place to go if you want good food near the beach and you're sick of the nearby seafood restaurants.\n\nTwo things about the pizza pie here won me over. One is the thick yet not too heavy crust. I imagine it being as substantial as Uno's deep dish crust (without the flakiness and all that butter and grease) and the lightness of Papa John's pan crust (but somehow more flavorful and better). This place probably makes the best crust I've ever had outside of Italy.\n\nThe other thing that won me over was the quantity and quality of toppings. I got the Gondolier's special (or so I think that's what it was called) that was essentially a supreme pizza with feta cheese and black olives. The toppings were plentiful and the combination made for a well balance of flavors. I was especially impressed by how the pepperoni and sausage added the needed spicy saltiness without adding ANY grease to the pizza. It's safe to say that it was a tasty diet pizza :-)\n\nFriendly and attentive staff and reasonably priced. The quality of the pies were so good heck yeah I'd come back here whenever I come home!",
"I was recently on vacation in Clearwater and saw this place on the way to putt-putt. I thought it would be a nice break from seafood. My husband and I ordered a medium half-pepp/half-Canadian bacon pizza. The reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because they gave me regular bacon instead of Canadian bacon, which I should have referred to as ham. I thought this pizza was absolutely delicious. It also won me over visually when I pulled out my first piece from the tray and the cheese stretched forever. That's always the start to a good pizza experience for me. The actual decor of the place is very pizzeria-esque and Florida, I enjoyed sitting on the sun porch area they have there. Atmosphere is never a deal breaker, neither is service, it's all about quality and price for me. I'd go back to Gondolier if I am ever in Clearwater again, but I will be sure to say \"Ham\".",
"I've been to Clearwater a lot and whenever I go my number one stop is the Gondolier. The make great food. Everything from Pizza to Burgers. This place has something for everyone. Its family friendly without it being annoying for people who don't have kids with them. The price is very reasonable. Its a good sign when locales come into this place lets you know that the food is very good. Waitstaff is friendly, fast and informative.",
"Excellent for breakfast, provided you are not in a rush or a health nut. Great skillet platters. It's diner breakfast food, but better than most diners. Giving it 3 stars instead of 4 because the service is uniformly weak....slow...forgetful...and I went twice for breakfast and once for dinner.\n\nDinner was ok. Certainly passable, nothing offensive, but I would hope there is better Italian around here, what with the Phils and Yanks training around here.\n\nBut they really need to work on service, including the hostess who just points you toward your table!\n\nBut go for breakfast and bring a newspaper to read and get the chicken skillet.\n\nOne other super-offensive thing that almost got them a 2 star rating. On one out of 3 visits, they added an 18% tip, for a party of 5. Lame!",
"What a terrible place to eat pizza. The silverware and plates taste and smell like dirty, sour, dish water. The host got visibly upset when I asked for a table instead of a booth. He said \"it gets hectic in here that is why I put you in the booth\". Seriously...there were less people in the restaurant when I finished the meal than when I first stepped into the building. We had four strapping guys in a tiny booth. The pizza was under cooked and the crust was soggy. Here's an idea, calibrate the brix, of your soda pop machine. Avoid Gondoliers Pizza unless you like to be treated like vermin by the host!",
"Food is good. Service is slooowww! Waited 15 mins just to see who was waiting on us. Had another server ask if we were OK before we even knew who was waiting on us. After ordering we were bribed with bread sticks. Once finished eating waited another 10 mins for the check and never recieved the refill that was suppose to have been there 15 mins ago. Others around us seem to have their stuff before us and tables came and went in the hour we were there. We will try again another time. I think its a hit a miss type place. There was a line at the door when we left and some people seem to really be having a good time. By the way we had the pizza and it's good. I've had better.",
"Funny how the reviews for this place read \"all over the map\" ! We were on our way back from Fort DeSoto Park and felt like some Italian (or Greek!) and owner of our rental had recommended here! We weren't disappointed- staff were friendly , fast and would recommend dishes if you were indecisive. We pretty much all ordered Italian - pasta , meatballs , one with meat sauce and one having shrimp scampis - all served steaming hot and delish! Salads came with a couple and were fresh and tasty also. Loved the warm \"garlic stick bread\" served with your meal - and refilled if needed! As someone else said here maybe it's a \"hit or miss\" kind of place - well if so, we hit it on a good night and thoroughly enjoyed the food - would go back again to try something else on the extensive menu! (We've been back twice since writing this draft to enjoy their 8am to 2 pm breakfast menu and it was great! Want to go back one last time beofre heading home :)"
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"Located just outside Concourse C's security entrance, Dooky Chase is a \"nicer\" restaurant with typical New Orleans cajun food. I ordered the catfish on rice, which was really tasty. The portion was just right, and the price was okay. The service was good, also. Definitely try to hit up the Beignet cafe next door. BOMB beignets.\n\nAvailability of WiFi is a huge plus, especially when you're trying to shove down a meal before catching a flight and finishing 800 things to do for work. The signal may be spotty, though.",
"really cute addition to the airport. food isnt great though. breakfast was decent but lunch failed to impress me with their shrimp creole and fried poboys? i was kindof thrown off by their mechanical pour system at the bar. restaurant is sponsored by Tabasco so dont even ask for Crystal. service is kindof weird my departing flight bartender was super nice and outgoing returning flight she seemed grumpy. hope they work out the kinks cuz this place has such a reputation to live up too.",
"Really great fried chicken..best I think I've ever had. Fresh, hot tasty. Mac n Cheese is off the hook, so I highly suggest you give it a try. I enjoyed their jumbalaya. Shrimp, sausage and other yummy stuff in the rice. I was just in southern cooking heaven. Even their Okra dish was really good as was their red beans n rice. It's a little on the expensive side but this place is pretty good, so for me it was worth it.\n\nFar as breakfast goes, I thought it wasn't great. They have about 8 options but nothing really floated my boat. I've tried the eggs with bacon, grits and a biscuit. Eggs a little overcooked, bacon a little tasteless and I'm not a big grits person but I ate most of anyway just because.\nPrice isn't bad for breakfast. \n\nThey offer PJ's coffee which I didn't like at all, but the good news is the place next door has Cafe Du Monde chicory coffee that you can order either au laite style or black no milk. There's a Dunkin Donuts nearby too. \n\nService is pretty good since my two time experience there was about equal.\n\nI think it's probably the best place to eat there but there are other options if you decide against it inside the terminals.",
"It's a pity this restaurant is pre-security, because they have little in the way of restaurants on the airside, but having said that, if you have time, this is a fine establishment to get a last taste of Cajun Cuisine before leaving the Big Easy. I had the Red Beans and Rice, and it was a Monday, so they were particularly good. The service, while fine, seemed a bit scattered, but our server was friendly enough. The Fried Chicken is incredible as they say it is, while I didn't order it myself, my dining partner offered me a bite of theirs. Again, leave a little early for the airport so you can dine here and not worry so much about the security line...",
"I ate here to pass time before heading over to my gate for my flight home. I had their bowl of red beans and rice with smoked sausage. It was delicious. I also had their Abita amber and Andygator. Both were good beers. I sat at a table in the bar section and they were clearly short on wait staff. But the bartender was very attentive, quick, and friendly. She served everybody as well as she could until help arrived. This was a very good restaurant for an airport.",
"This place is pretty good for airport food, but I wouldn't say it's any better than food you could get elsewhere. Stick with the fried fish - it's pretty delicious. Not too fishy, not too crispy. \n\nThe fried chicken is not bad and the mac & cheese is delicious and tastes gourmet.",
"OK the name is Dooky? Probably not the best name for a restaurant, I really don't care if it's the woman's first name or what have you. \n\nWe came here on Easter Sunday as we were waiting for our flights. The waitress couldn't wait to get out of the restaurant, could not remember our orders [she came back like 3 times], and was annoyed when the hostess sat her with another table. After sufficiently ignoring the other table, they finally got up and left. So service is a BIG problem here. \n\nThe presentation of food is interesting. The sandwiches w/ fries come on plates that are WAY too small for the meal, to the point where my friends had difficulty trying to figure out how to eat it. My shrimp 'n grits was just OK it's not going to WOW you. The ham was actually very good, I'm going to have to try grilling it at home, it was Easter Sunday after all so we felt compelled to eat ham. \n\nWould I eat here again - probably not.",
"Seriously the worst service I ever had in my life. Popped in there around 3pm on a Saturday and it was very empty. Waited 15-20 minutes for the waitress and we were the only ones in her section! All the tables around us were done eating. Didn't even check on us once. We ended up walking out since they could give 2 shits about us. Don't even think of coming here unless you have alot of time for crappy service.",
"3.5 Stars\n\nDooky Chase has a prime location within the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport right outside of councourse C; and it opened just in time for Superbowl XLVII. In fact, it probably has the best location of all the restaurants. And if you like to people watch while you eat, I recommend a window seat as you watch the \"sheep\" get herded into the TSA screening line. The restaurant is run by Chef Edgar Chase IV, who happens to be the grandson of world famous Chef Leah Chase.\n\nI was fortunate enough to be at the airport for work purposes and had a co-worker with me. Since I had never eaten at Dooky Chase's, I \"strongarmed\" my coworker into joining me. For the record, let it be known that I have never eaten at Dooky Chase's on Orleans Avenue either.\n\nThe atmosphere and ambiance is airport casual, but it's still fancy enough to be fitting of the \"Dooky Chase\" name. We were immediately greeted by a most polite hostess, and were seated by the above mentioned window near the TSA screening line. \n\nOur waitress was super friendly and allowed us the \"luxury\" of splitting a bowl of gumbo into 2 smaller bowls, splitting a spicy hamburger and side order of jambalaya. This afforded us the opportunity to try three separate dishes at a fraction of the cost of ordering all three separately.\n\nThe jambalaya was seasoned well, and it had quite a little kick (spicy). It wasn't overpowering or too spicy, but just enough to grab your attention and let you know that you were definitely \"down south\". There was ample chicken and sausage, but overall it was little too dry for my taste, as I prefer my jambalaya much moister. Perhaps they serve their's a little on the dry side, or perhaps it had been simmering on the stovetop a little too long.\n\nForgive me for not taking a menu for reference, but I do not recall the name of the \"spicy\" burger which consisted of 1/2 ground meat and 1/2 hot sausage. This blend made for a great burger without all the pepper associated with a \"straight up\" hot sausage sandwich, but with a lot more flavor than your standard hamburger. Again, the burger was slightly overcooked which left it a little on the dry side. There was still some moisture in the burger, but 60 seconds less on the grill would have left me with a near perfect burger. Nevertheless, I plan on trying this burger again.\n\nLast, but certainly not least is the gumbo. I have no complaints about the gumbo, as it was damn near perfect. The roux was a deep caramel color, but definitely not scorched. It had a side note similar to a buttery etouffe, but there was no mistaking this for anything but a gumbo. I would have liked a little more chicken and sausage in my bowl, but this IS a gumbo and not a stew. Definitely a good gumbo.\n\nAll the food arrived tableside at the appropriate temperature and in relatively quick amount of time. We were seated at 11:30 am, and the place filled up quickly after we arrived. But the food kept rolling out of the kitchen at a good pace and no one seemed to be waiting around for their food for very long.\n\nOur server was attentive enough to be considered above average, but without being overly intrusive. Along with the bill, I was offered an iced tea to go, and was surprised that it was a very large drink in a nice Superbowl XLVII cup.\n\nAll in all, this was a good experience. I can't wait to try the original location on Orleans AVenue!",
"It's a good thing I waited some time before writing this review. \n\nBased on other reviews, I ordered fried chicken and mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was okay, creamy and hot, but not very cheesy and not anything to write home about. Still, I'd get it again. There was just something about it.\n\nThe fried chicken was juicy, and crispy, and hot. At first I thought it was burnt, the coating was very dark and looked dry in parts. The first few bites were a sheer crunchy delight. After about the fifth bite, though, I started to wonder how anyone could make a batter and coating of rock salt and get it to deep fry to brown and crispy and stay on the chicken. I thought I was eating salt. It was nasty. When I took off the skin and just ate the chicken, it was mouthwateringly delicious. But then it really isn't friend chicken anymore, is it?\n\nThe service here is butt-numbingly slow. even if polite. I was seated quickly enough, there weren't that many diners, but probably sat (or rather squirmed) for about 10 minutes before anyone took my order, and then it was another 20 to 25 minutes for my food to arrive. If I'd been trying to catch a flight and knew I still had to go through the security line, I'd have been long gone before the waiter/waitress showed up. There's a nice coffee shop down the way that would have sufficed.\n\nIf I'd written my review right away, I might have rated this lower because of the over-salty chicken. But, since the chicken itself was good with the salt skin removed, I still had to give this three stars. The slow service, though, really makes it a 2.5 star place."
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"i just dined at virago last night. i started frequenting virago almost two years ago after hearing so much talk about their sushi. being a vegetarian but one who does eat shrimp and crab and some fish and loving sushi i had to check this place out.\n\nthe first time i went to there i tried the key lime tartini and FELL IN LOVE! it is by far the best cocktail in town. bartender ben crist makes the best one hands down. they have a huge wine list and most servers are very versed on what wines are the best depending on what you're in the mood for. i have had very few drinks here that i didn't like. they also serve saki *even though i am not a huge fan* and various asian beers.\n\nas far as appetizers go the edamame is excellent YET my favorite has got to be the tempura which they serve with your choice of four two dipping sauces per order. you can get a medley of three different tempuras in one order or just choose one large order of one specific thing, such as shrimp, crab, green bean, asparagus and sweet potato--my favorite being the shrimp, green bean and sweet potato.\n\nas far as rolls go--- i love the cripsy firecrunch-- a piece of tempura shrimp wrapped in rice and rolled in panko and flash fried for a crunchy taste/texture topped with firesauce which rocks and spciy mayo! i love it and everyone that i recommend it too agrees that it is awesome... they also have a new roll that is actually an old roll they have put back on the menu that is called the BOMB and has crab and shrimp tempura and has a sweet yet spicy/hot kick to it.. it is wonderful! you can't go wrong with any of their rolls---such as the emerald dragon, the yum yum... etc.....\n\nthe decor is modern and awesome, with dj and big video screen in the front room/lounge area and an awesome bar with two sides to it in the middle of the restaraunt\n\nif you are in for a fun night out---and awesome sushi---check out virago",
"Brandon D is spot-on in his description of the vibe at Virago: \"wannabe-L.A. lounge-y-slash-I' m-trying- to-be cooler-than-thou-when-I' m- really-a-tool\" \n\nSo far, it is the best sushi I have had in Nashville. But that's not saying a lot. The first maki on their special list (The Monster? The Beast? something like that) is delicious, but by no means is this authentic Japanese sushi.\n\nIf you don't have a reservation, don't go -- they are constantly \"already booked up for reservations\" (even on a random weeknight) (can you feel that vibe yet?), and an hour wait really means two hours, and its just so not worth it. Go to the Cheesecake Factory or something instead. Seriously -- same difference.\n\nDress is casual - there are tools there who are all glitzed up and wearing trends head-to-toe rather than subtly incorporating them into their wardrobe a la Stacy London -- but seriously, jeans and a sweater are fine. Like Brandon D said ... this is Nashville freaking Tennessee.",
"Oh man, I only rememebr being here for a few minutes but I'm sure I was there for an hour or so. Trendy nightclub and sushi bar a little drive away from downtown.",
"Sushi's good. But if you've been to Tao (Vegas & NY), Nobu (Vegas & NY), your taste bud gets a little spoiled. But I like it and I would eat there again. \n\nYou know once you go to places like this, yeah it's a seen-and-be seen-wanna' bes-whatever, but I don't let that bother me. If I like the food and the company is good, I'll keep going. I like Virago, just don't plan on having a romantic date here, it gets really loud, but fun enough to go now and then. The hostesses can be a little more friendly though, they need to get over themselves, there's a lot of pretty women in this world and you're just some of them.\n\nI'm proud of my city and how far it's come along, so those of you who just got here, don't knock it, live with it or leave.",
"Decor hasn't changed. Drink menu hasn't changed. Sushi rolls haven't changed. Bartenders haven't changed. \n\nStill THE place to people watch Nashville without looking at tourists. \n\nMy favorite place in Nashville to get dressed up, have a great cocktail, see great friends (and some not so great ;-), and share some fantastic sushi.\n\nWhat I love the most....all ages are welcome. Whether you are here on business and want to dine alone at the bar, or out on the town with the girls....virago is the place.",
"Virago...let's see, I've gone between \"it's an ultra-cheesy-wanna-be\" place about 3 years ago to \"it's a totally decent sushi restaurant and cool bar\" today. I understand where others are coming from though. The clientele there can still be a little overdressed \"to impress\" if you will, but you just have to look past that and have a great time with whoever you came with. \n\nHonestly, I've been to Nobu in Miami and the sushi there is top notch--but I have to say that Virago takes the number 1 sushi slot in Nashville. Also great are the tempura green beans and gyoza. ALWAYS get at least one of those for an appetizer! The artisan cheese plate is the best in Nashville in my opinion too. It's way more food than one person can eat, so make sure there are at least 2 or 3 of you! Comes complete with 4 or 5 cheeses (including fried brie!) and grapes, strawberries, pineapple, or whatever is in season. \n\nIf you are serious about sitting at a table for dinner, call at least a day ahead for a reservation. The bar is full service though and is first come first served. If it's busy, expect slow service, but I've never had a bad experience there besides the crowd a few years back. And I have to just blame that on my own close-mindedness. \n\nWant great sushi, a chance to get dressed up (or at least out of your jeans), and stellar people-watching? Check out Virago!",
"I moved to Nashville a couple years ago on my own, and after reading a few online sushi bar reviews, decided to take myself out for my birthday alone to Virago. It was a Tuesday night and I had originally planned on getting takeout, but the bartender convinced me to stay. I'm so glad I did!\n\nFor a while they had half-price sushi on Mondays, but recently did away with that due to some patrons abusing the promotion. Regardless, I still come nearly every Monday night. The fish is always fresh, the drinks are creative and tasty, the bartenders are a blast, and I've even been pleased on the rare occasion I stray from the sushi menu (try the ceviche). Before 7, a handful of martinis and other specialty cocktails, as well as a few appetizers, are priced at $5.\n\nCons...for a long time I tried getting reservations for Monday nights while they were still doing half-price. It seemed every time I called, no matter how far in advance, they were booked. I don't know if this was a slick way of denying my reservation, but after a while I took to just waiting on a seat at the bar. Sometimes it can be quite a wait, and while you're standing around waiting for a seat to open up, chances are a server will bump into you, as the area isn't all that large or conducive to those in waiting. \n\nA tip: if you're dining alone at the bar, or with some friends and looking for a quieter area, sit in the front bar. The majority of the restaurant faces the back bar, and it can get rather loud on that side.",
"Hmmm. I kinda grew up there! I remember being 23, dancing on top of the bar after hours with lisa, when they still had the patio........til today, where, its a good place to get some sushi and a cold martini! Totally dont dig the \"club virago\" vibe, so we always sit at the bar or the round booth, but its nice for the \"cool and pretty\" crowd.",
"I totally appreciate the food at Virago, but not the attitude that comes with it. I've been to Virago a half dozen times over the last year, and I think the food quality has been stable, but possibly slipping a bit. Their rolls are very tasty, but the most expensive in town. Last night I had some friends in from out of town and I brought them here between stops at Flyte and Rumbah. There was nobody waiting in the lobby, and the hostess told us it would be 45 until we would be seated. As she was lying to us, several parties started leaving. We asked if we could be seated now since tables had cleared out, and we got another lame excuse that they were understaffed that night. At that, we decided to leave, and also to cross their sister restaurant, Lime, off the list of places to visit.",
"asian fusion, so dishes with chinese, japanese, and thai styles. if you like sushi this might be your place... if you like other Asian specialties other than sushi, you'll probably be let down. they have a dish called stone steak, $21, which is 6 small slices of steak, 3 different dipping sauces (served on a super cool plate of course...), and a gimmicky hot rock for you to cook the beef on... while it's not bad, it's not very exciting, just plain raw steak, that you get to cook yourself, on a rock... you'll feel so hip. oh yeah, their yakisoba doesn't have noodles in it, which is strange because soba means noodle? did i forget to mention that the place is trendy, on a level that's a little scary.... if you don't like your meal at least you can look around at the cool decor. i've been several times and the service has always been bad, think of this place like more a \"hot spot\" and less serious restaurant. the staff i've experienced just hasn't been to bright or experienced in asian cuisine, when i've ordered un-filtered sake here they'll serve it in large white wine/ filtered cold sake glasses, without an ice box for the bottle... when un-filtered sake gets warm or looses it's chill it sucks, that's why for thousands of years it's been served chilled, with the bottle on rocks, with small sake cups to drink from so it doesn't sit around and get warm.... it's details like this that get missed and make this place so-so. there are a few things that are worth having though, try the ecuadorian rolls, or the fire crunch rolls, both are unique and flavorful. fyi, don't let them seat you at the sushi bar, it's a dark corner where they have you and your guests sit on cheap uncomfortable little ottomans. lucky i have a nice car since they park all the nice rides up front so you feel special."
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"Great BBQ. I'm from Texas - I know BBQ. Though this isn't the Texas variety I'm accustomed to, the meat was great and the sauces innovative. The brisket is more of a standout than the pulled pork and sausage. The corn pudding, a very moist cornbread, was delicious.\n\nRemember, there's more seating and a pool table in the back.",
"As a BBQ afficiannado who's experienced Carolina, Texas and Memphis BBQ if this is supposed to be New Orleans BBQ, keep looking. The sides (especially the corn pudding) are far superior to the lame BBQ. And when that happens, you know not to go back. Well, you can go back for the corn pudding, of course. ;)",
"Went there for lunch RIGHT before I boarded the plane (and glad that I did!) to head back home. It was really tasty pulled pork, with side of corn puddin' and mac and cheese. I don't think that the mac n' cheese was REAL, but was ok. The corn puddin' was mighty tasty. Oh goodness tasty; and the pulled pork was pretty darn good. The sauces that they had were the piece de resistance with all the yuminess that bbq can offer. The folks behind the counter were SUPER nice and the embodiment of southern hospitality.",
"The food here? I don't remember. It was good, I guess. \n\nWhat I do remember was the beautifully melancholy young Blonde woman behind the counter. She was something out of a Pre-Raphaelite painting. Probably a student from Tulane. I wanted to write an Ode to her, but never got around to it.\n\nI guess this will be it for now.",
"The jerk chicken is out of this world. The pulled pork is tender and they have some interesting sauces (one with mango is oretty good,) the mac and cheese is horrible, the corn pudding is good. I would go back.",
"All I can tell you is that pulled pork is off the chain. It was not dry or tasted like day old food. Their service is commendable, we ordered for a function one time and we had food missing, but they had someone deliver and bring extras. How phat is that????\n\nThe mac and cheese is wonderful side to go with your pulled pork. There are a variety of sauces on the table and a roll of towels for you when you dine in.\n\nDont be afraid of a little bit of Voodoo BBQ.\n\nParking is offstreet, cash and credit accepted, large parties are encouraged to come.",
"Taxi ride from French Quarter. As were walked in some other tourists were walking out claiming it was too loud. This is a local hangout with plenty of seating, plasma TV on the wall showing the Saints game. However there's a back bar as well as separate back room and patio seating so I'm sure they didn't try very hard.\nOrder at the counter and get served fast food style. \nAll of the meats, including jerk chicken, ribs and brisket were very good. Plenty of beers on tap.",
"The pulled pork sandwich and corn pudding is seriously some of the best I have ever had. I love this place!! Everytime I make it down to New Orleans this is one of my first stops. Absolutely delicious!! I can't wait to go back!!",
"For a chain, Voodoo is pretty good Q. Good smoked pig and sliced beef. The sides are tasty (the aforementioned corn pudding is nice, for instance). Sweet tea. Nice people. It's a pretty regular stop for us when we're home.",
"If ya down for some good tastin' and reasonable Louisiana home-cookin' dis is da place y'all! The food is great! No frills surroundings. Had the Slow Cooked Pulled Pork and Cajun Smoked Sausage platters with beans and corn pudding along with a Texas toast. YUM! \n\nPrices are also very reasonable. Just walk in, order at the counter, sit at a table and the food's out in a jiffy. The place is quite big, which you wouldn't guess from the front, with many rooms and a courtyard sitting area where you can smoke at the same time as you down a brewski and suck down a delicious home-cooked meal. They have a full bar as well with 4 kinds of beer on tap and another dozen bottled selections.\n\nHighly recommended!"
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"Local vegan donut shop with a nice variety of donuts to choose from. Their donuts are always fresh and have a scrumptious texture to them. Their coffee is great, too. Highly recommended.",
"Today was the long-awaited grand opening of the brick and mortar version of Dottie's Doughnuts. These vegan treats using coconut milk and cashew butter have long been sold in a few select cafe's around town but now they have their own shop. There's no sign outside yet but use your nose and you'll find this place. I have previously proclaimed Beiler's in the Reading Terminal as the best doughnuts on our spinning planet. I stand by that. But I do now also proclaim - Dottie's Doughnuts as the best vegan doughnuts on Planet Earth!",
"Go nuts for donuts!! Yes! My prayers for vegan sweets have been answered! Philly's 1st vegan donut shop is here! Dotties donuts is a donut wholesale business. They have been selling their speciality vegan donuts in local cafe in Philly for a while, now they finally have their own store! \n\nDefinitly came early! I was there around 11am on a Sat, and they were out of filled donuts because they ran out of filling :( But its okay, because I ended up getting the last almond joy :) Also, they package donuts in pizza boxes when you buy 1/2 dozen or more. Super deceiving haha because my friend thought it was really pizza then realized that donuts are better lol\n\nThey have different flavors based on day/week, so be sure their check out their instagram @dottiedonuts. Honestly, i recommdend all the flavors haha they are soo good! You can't even tell its vegan! The dough is so fluffy, airy and chew. Perfection. Really love the matcha cocao flavor, it was still warm when I bite into it. \n\nThe price comparable to Federal donuts, but I actually like dotties better because donuts size is bigger and flavors are more prominent. \n\nWill definitly come back to try the filled donuts!",
"It's finally opened! So lucky to live around the corner from philly's first vegan donut shop. My favorites are the classic cinnamon bun and plain glazed ring, but they also have some very inventive flavors like a macha-pistachio that was very flavorful. \n\nIn addition to donuts, they also have bagels with vegan spreads (but they make you spread it on yourself and only give you a tiny cup) and full coffee bar (iced coffee is kinda weak).",
"Booyah! A vegan donut shop that bakes old-fashioned style donuts in West Philly? It's true and super yummy! A group of us went here the morning after they opened. It was crazy busy without any issues. We got almost one of each and shared them to try every one. My all time favorite was the cinnamon bun. Bonus points because the staff knows me by name!",
"Was excited to hear they opened just prior to my trip to Philly. Got a mixed 1/2 dozen and they did not disappoint. Boston Cream was my favorite!\n\nSupport Vegan Businesses!",
"Wonderful to have a vegan donut shop in Philly! and.. it's incredible - wide range of choices - great coffee!! very friendly staff! Best donuts I ever had!!",
"What can I say vegan doughnuts. The best now in the shop. Also coffee so smooth Express so nice rich Bold Flavor. Love the donuts fluffy sweet but not too sweet. Great flavors all different kinds.....",
"Wow! I must admit I'm glad I don't live too close to this place, I'd start eating donuts for lunch. The donuts are delicious and all vegan, so many choices. \n\nThe staff is friendly and made great personal suggestions. It's a cute place with a small seating section. Perfect place to start your Sunday with a coffee, a donut and a good book.\n\nWe tried several and the donuts were fluffy and firm with great toppings. The crunchy peanut butter was decadent and flavorful. My favorite was the simple cinnamon. I know I'll be back to try more flavors.",
"Best donuts I've ever had!!! Wow, and with their coffee, it's a perfect combination. This is coming from someone who rarely has either!!!"
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"This is about as close as some of us are ever going to get to Positano.\n\nAnd it is almost exactly like the real Almafi Coast. Aldo Lamberti has done a great job recreating the feeling: hand-painted tiles, lemon-filled vases, stone fountains, wall landscapes of the coast and flowing white curtains.\n\nThis is such a chic place to take someone for a drink, or even dinner if you like them that much.\n\nI recommend hitting the Sopra Lounge where you can order the Positano Lemon Drop or Siciliano (peach vodka, cranberry juice and Amaro Averna).\n\nOh and how could i forget to mention the singular menu item that makes Positano Coast different from any restaurant: crudo. Crudo is an Italian delicacy that you can't really find in the states. I passed as I perfer the Japanese sushi to the Italian version. But after a few Siciliano's, why not?",
"I only spent a few hours in Positano. It was my last week of college, and I was participating in a \"senior event\" in which we were supposed to go to, like, 40 bars. We started drinking in Old City and the last bar on the list was in West Philly, on campus. When we got to Positano Coast, we were only about four bars into the trek, so my assessment should be pretty reliable.\n\nI agree with what Caitlin C. says. The folks who designed this restaurant did an excellent job; for a quick (or not so quick) cocktail, Positano is a classy way to go. On my senior walk-of-intoxication, the Positano Lemon Drop got a lot of attention (not from me, though; I think I just had a beer), and I would love to go back to Positano to see what else they can mix up.\n\nAlso, it's right across from one of the Ritz Theatres. You can grab a drink before you go to a foreign film. Sounds like a classy night out to me.",
"I had a very memorable meal here with my fiancee and his parents on my first visit to old town PA. \n\nThis place almost had me packing my bags and moving from SF to PA . It was a delightful combination of art, food and culture and with each delicious bite I felt transported to a tranquil island- that's really hard to do when your with your soon to be in-laws. \n\nI would say that if you're any where near this place it's worth it to stop in, have a meal and enjoy. I liked Jon's idea of grabbing a bite before a show at the theatre directly across the way, but this place seems like an entire night out on it's own. And it's so much cheaper than a flight !!!",
"What a gorgeous restaurant & what a perfect place for summer dining & wining. While I may never have been to the Almafi Coast, the vibe & decor of Positano Coast certainly resurrected those happy memories & feelings I had from my time in the Balearic Islands of the Mediterranean.\n\nWe were here for dinner, not drinks but I really cannot wait to return & sip the evening away in the Sopra Lounge, decorated with comfy couches & billowing white curtains. \nWhen ordering food here, keep in mind the portions are smallish. Not quite tapas small, but if you're dining with even a small handful of people I'd certainly recommend getting a couple extra main dishes than there are people at the table.\nAll in all my dinner was delicious. I started with a simple salad which was topped with a very tangy and tasty dressing, which set it out in my memory. I went on with crisp parmesan veal. The veal may not have been the best I've ever had but it was far from bad. However, it was served perfectly crispy with some very delicious marinara sauce & filled with gooey parmesan & mozzarella. I sided my meal with the house baked potato puree which was very good. It was perfectly seasoned & had just the right amount of garlic taste to it.\nI was starting to feel a little full at this point, but not full enough to turn down dessert. I ordered a rice pudding which was served as fried balls covered with brown sugar & garnished with some fruit. So good, but very rich & filling, even between two people we were just barely able to finish it all!\nService here was good, northing to complain or rave about.\nAs much as I can't wait to return simply for drinks in the Sopra Lounge, I'd definitely return for dinner as well.\n\nIf you're looking for an exotic but relaxed vibe to either drink or dine, I think Positano Coast is one of your best options in Philadelphia.",
"Top to bottom glass windows, a calming cerrulean blue everywhere accented by a summery white exterior, and lemons that float ontop glass vases with crystal clear water. In the beginning, I almost stuffed myself on soft yet chewy bread with an olive oil garnered with jasmine. \n\nPositano is where I found myself on a heavenly double date. They offer crudo: basically an Italian type sushi and the black bass was smokey, smooth, and maaarvelous. I cannot rave enough about the lobster (which wasn't hard to pry out of it's shell - no tacky plastic bibs or awkward cruncher plier type deals here)! It was paired with a truffle sauce. While I inhaled my meal in like 10 minutes, I also gulped this pesca fresca (peach vodka and basil leaf drink on ice) that defined the essence of refreshing.\n\nThen for the finale was a light, sweet vanilla cherry gelato. The restaurant loses one star because the cherries were dried out and gross, along with its small portions and big prices (50 dollars: poof!!!). But otherwise the restaurant and bar was an extraordinary pick.",
"I accidentally came across this place as I was walking out the Hyatt hotel on a business trip. The place was almost dead and I got there 10 minutes before the kitchen closed. After a quick glance at the menu, I settled with the decision to get the lamb dish - great choice. My only complain was that the serving was too small, for small pieces served with some veggies. The atmosphere was nice and mellow and the lounge music was excellent. They had good wine, served in a carafe! I would still go back here any day.",
"Top notch service, food and atmosphere!\n\nThe Lamberti family have gone out of their way to create one of Philly's best dining experiences.\n\nGreat place for a first date, anniversary or just a night out.\n\nTry the Osso Bucco.",
"When you climb the stairs to Positano Coast you forget you're smack dab in Old City, and even if it's freezing outside you feel like you're hanging out on the coast of Italy.\n\nThe food is light but good but they're known for their house drink, a lemon/vodka concoction that tastes like creamy candy. But be warned - those little buggers sneak up on you, so make sure you have a designated driver or limit yourself, because they are delicious and mighty strong.",
"I am rating this place soley on happy hour. I did not have dinner here, but we had an awesome happy hour with free hors d'oeuvres and the most awesome lemon drop I've ever had! The the Positano Lemon Drop is a specialty at this bar and is a must if you're there for happy hour. Otherwise you're pretty much limited to wines (if you want a cheap happy hour option). On the bar food option there were these amazing risotto balls that kept me happy and full enough to drink my lemon drops :)",
"I really like this place. Their lemon signature drink is super yummy. I don't normally drink specailty cocktails. It is super pretty and open. When the weather is nice, I love going here. I have eaten aps a few times there. Tried different things. It was all good. Love the atmosphere"
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"Biggest plus - smoke free! Food - vast menu. Service, not bad. Last couple of times there, the food has been kind of so-so. I think that's subjective on my part, though - worth a visit for sure if you haven't been. Hopping place - always busy.\n\n1/9/07 - have to boost the rating. Go here all the time now, and I've had great experiences the last 6 or 7.\n\nhln",
"My very first visit and I thought the setting was wonderful. I had a hostess that was very rude and was ready to leave. After speaking with the manager, he assured my boyfriend and I that he would handle that situation. Our waitress was very attentive, courteous and professional. She knew the menu and was able to give great insight. The manager came over to our table and apologized again and did what all businesses should do to keep customers. I commend the manager and most of the staff at the Elephant Bar. By the way, the food was excellent",
"Good food and great service. It was crowded on a Thursday evening and we had to wait half an hour for our table. I'll suggest calling ahead to make a reservation. It is not very expensive and has great ambiance.",
"I absolutely love the décor in this place! It has a tropical feel to it, from the elephants adorning the bar to the leaf-shaped ceiling fans. They did a great job decorating it without making it looking over-the-top or cheesy. \n\nThe food is also really good. Anything with shrimp is sure to be delicious. I've also had one of their burgers, which was good. It's also a good place to get a drink. They have a really cool bar with pretty original drinks, and every time I've been there their bartenders are attentive. \n\nMy only complaint is the proximity to West County Mall. Okay, this is extremely convenient when you want to go to a decent restaurant directly after a shopping spree, but it also makes the restaurant crowded frequently. There's been a few times where it's taken me a while to find a parking spot. You might also want to plan for a short wait, though I haven't had to wait every time I've been there.",
"Smoke Free Restaurant...YAY!!!!!\n\nOther than that, this place is surprisingly decent. I was not expecting much...I was expecting an Asian Fusion version of Applebees to be quite honest, but I was pleasantly surprised by how truly good this place is.\n\nMy sister, my 5 month old niece (hence my happiness at the smoke free) and myself popped in here after a long, drawn out shopping excursion as West County Mall. I had the veggie burger which was quite delicious. They were more than happy to substitute a salad for the fries that inevitably come with anything labeled \"burger\" and they didn't charge me for it. AWESOME. My sister had the opposite and got the French Dip and polished it off very quickly. My niece slept and then had some bottle...\n\nThe service was decent and what you expect from a big chain like this, but certainly not bad service. Since I was there in the middle of the week for lunch, I do wonder what the dinner/happy hour rush would look like here since the bar seems to be a focal point in the restaurant. My experience, as a quick, pleasant and filling lunch, however, was fantastic.",
"This is a really good place for a chain restaurant (we lived by one in the bay area). They have a pretty big menu ranging from asian fusion to american. It is always super busy it seems (being right outside the mall) and the food is good. It is a safe place to take unadventurous eaters as they can get a burger while you get a lamb shank or mongolian beef. Why I personally go there? They have tofu. In St. Louis, that is a rarity.\n\nI'm totally amending this as the food has gone really downhill. We go here only when we don't have a choice and the veggie burger is now horrible and I swear the stir fry is more and more sauce and less and less veggies.",
"Being in town from Chicago, I forget that not all restaurants are smoke-free. As it is in my home town, very nice. And aside from the overwhelming large menu, the food I had, service and atmosphere were great. It is hard to decide with so many choices, thinking to myself, \"how can anything be good/fresh if all this stuff is crammed back there in the kitchen?\" I played it safe and ordered the Fire Grilled Chicken Citrus Salad. The chicken was hold on a fresh bed of lettuce, and the dressing was paired perfectly. My friend had the Crispy Teriyaki Chicken, served hot with just enough spice. Both excellent. The service was friendly, attentive, and helpful.",
"It's still open when I get off of work and it is close by. I usually don't have to wait for service and my wife and I are seated right away. We love the Sweet Potato Fries with the spicy catsup. The tomato bisque has been a favorite of mine and my wife really enjoys the lamb shanks.\n\nWith reasonable prices and decent food/service, Elephant Bar is a regular stop for us.",
"For the record, I would much prefer to spend my time and money at a local restaurant rather than a chain. But there are times where I do crave some Applebee's, Red Robin or P.F. Chang's. I'm not proud of it, but my therapist said I no longer need to feel shame about my choices in life. When I do get a craving for something homogenous, Elephant Bar would NOT be a place that I'd pick again.\n\nAfter a long day at the West County Mall, both my boyfriend and I decided to grab dinner at Elephant Bar. I'd been there before for happy hour and had their appetizers. Their lettuce wraps and egg rolls are just fine. Nothing special, but for half price during the week, a girl can't be too picky. \n\nDinner at Elephant Bar is a whole other story! Per my boyfriend's request, I ordered the Shrimp Adventure. Keep in mind that anything one orders at a chain with the words \"Adventure\", \"Explosion\" or \"Ultimate Feast\", know that the meal turns out to be nothing of the sort! It was basically shrimp battered and fried in three different ways. With some sad looking sweet potato fries on the side. The lamb shanks that my boyfriend ordered were dry and served with a gelatinous gravy. Blech!\n\nMaybe if I had ordered the orange chicken or lettuce wraps, the meal would have gone a little bit better. But we left that night feeling disgusted- both with our food and what we paid for it. A total waste. When deciding on where to eat, we usually joke about going to Elephant Bar because the meal was just so bad.",
"The food is good but it comes at a cost. Their food has so much sodium it's insane. After I saw the sodium content of their foods from their website I am def not going back. The average meal has at least 2500mg of sodium. Your arteries won't thank you down the road. This place is def not for the health freaks."
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"Amazing concept and fantastic food. We had phenomenal service. You absolutely have to try the Fresno Chill Margarita and smoked Old Fashion. You will be amazed. This is the old Mimi's Cafe and they did an amazing job converting this to an awesome venue that transformed into a sexy restaurant. This man of tvs and a wonderful atmosphere. Guaranteed to enjoy.",
"Love to try new restaurants . First time here, what a great place!! Food was amazing, our server cheyane was great! The sirloin steak was so tender, needed nothing else other than salt ! The pretzel appetizer was fantastic ! Desserts are crazy huge and also good!!' We will definitely be back",
"Hot new restaurant in the Carrollwood area! I was headed some place else to grab a bite to eat, when I did my normal mourning over the old MiMi's cafe that was there when I did a double-take! This new Black Rock Grill had an inviting \"now open\" sign that made me do a U-turn to stop in. \n\nThe restaurant apparently started in Michigan and was a hit, so they are now moving here to Tampa. \n\nI'm glad I did! I sat at the bar and was greeted by a friendly bartender/server who was eager to share the concept of the \"black rock\" with me which immediately made my decision on ordering clear. I got the 5oz steak and lasagna. \n\nThe steak comes out RAW (don't be alarmed) on a black stone that is 750° and salted. It has some yummy garlic butter and Rock Sauce for flavoring. I didn't even touch the sauce. Ha! My server showed me how it was done. Think The Melting Pot, where you cook it yourself to your liking, but there's no fondue. You take your steak, one slice at a time, slather on some butter and sizzle it up on the rock (20 seconds on each side for medium - the way I like it) and then you enjoy! It was YUMMY!!! \n\nAfter I devoured my 5 oz (I also had a side salad, which was good too) I then dug in and had a few bites of the lasagna which came on a skillet. It was yummy and had a sweet taste to it that wasn't expected, but flavorful nonetheless. \n\nI boxed the rest of my lasagna (the portion was HUGE) and got the apple crisp dessert which was also a huge portion and came out on a skillet. It comes with ice cream and caramel. It was delicious too. \n\nA nice restaurant, with cozy decor and a great menu. I'm excited abut returning to try their happy hour 4-7pm during the week.",
"Came here on a whim and wasn't disappointed!! Fantastic service at front, bar, and table side!! We enjoyed beers and French onion soup at the bar then ordered steaks and sides at our table!! Everything was absolutely amazingly delicious!!",
"Delicious!! I got the black bean burger and my boyfriend had the steak. We both agreed it was very good and we enjoyed the whole cooking -it- yourself concept. Definitely recommend! We'll be back :)",
"Great concept! Having your food cook on a 755 degree lava rock? Excellent steak, excellent sides and great service. It's moderately priced, with a good selection of items to choose from, this is my second visit here and I'm here to tell you that it's good!\nThe only thing that's needs attention is the ventilation to remove the smoke from the dining areas (that's why it's not 5 stars for me). \nI'll be back.",
"Being a newer establishment, there are obviously some kinks that need to be worked out.\n\n1. Atmosphere is very dark inside. Walls are dark, not alot of natural light. There are also ventilation issues. It's pretty smokey when entering but this shouldn't deter you from enjoying a nice meal just a little to get use to.\n\n2. Service was friendly but we were disappointed that our server didn't inform us of the happy hour specials. We noticed them on a tent card on the table so had to find her to change our drink orders. \n\n3. Menu consists of many options. From appetizers that are cooked on the stone to pre-made without the fuss. Steak and seafood options, nice sides as well as desserts. Lots of choose from. We went for the whole experience so ordered the pretzels and cheese..absolutely delish, I highly recommend. French onion soup was extremely cold. We had to send it back because the cheese wasn't even melted. We also ordered a dip trio that was also cold. Come to find out the burner had been cut off so everything on that side of the line was cold. The manager approached the table to explain and offered to have it fixed. We ordered steak and lobster for our main menu. The meats really do stand out. No steak sauce needed and you can cook to your perfection. We really really loved the sirloin. \n\n4. Prices are a little high, but you're paying for an experience. Overall a very enjoyable meal. I will most definitely return in hopes for a 5 star experience.",
"Having ate there last night I was disappointed in the experience.\nThe worst part of the experience was the crazy long wait for food. The wait staff apologized when asked about it, the explanation was that they got a lot of customers at once. Sat night in a restaurant I imagine that's the story every time. One member of our party did not have something on the stone. But with poor ventilation was engulfed in smoke for the duration of the meal. The wait staff took a long time to clear away the finished meals.\nI had steak, the quality was very good. The novelty of cooking it your self is fun. But once cooked there is no where to the meat rest.",
"I sent my parents here to celebrate their wedding anniversary and they were pleased with the service they received. They both agreed the food was delicious and loved the concept of cooking the steak themselves. My sister and I had called ahead to have flowers set on their table and for the dinner to be charged to one of our credit cards and the manager was more than helpful when assisting us with that. Thanks again!",
"I had this place on my radar for a few weeks, so we ventured in for a date night. Since we called ahead seating, I was surprised that we'd have to wait an additional 30-35 mins. As we were debating outside, one of the bartenders(Kelly) came out and offered us drinks, we told her we weren't so sure we could wait that long and she went back in and managed to get us a table. The place was definitely sought after, all the tables and bar spots were occupied. It smelled wonderful inside. We ordered both a rock entree and a seafood dish and were very pleased, especially since the sides are included and everything was very well executed. The price point was a bit on the higher end for American fare but if happily recommend this place to others."
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"My friend and I usually drive around town when we are looking for somewhere to eat. I had heard Cheddar's was good from some food magazine I read earlier in the year, so I suggested we stop and eat there. We were slightly alarmed at first because there was a ghetto guy standing outside the place, but he was right next to a sign that said \"RATED BEST DINING IN BRANDON\", and apparently that has been the case since 2004. \n\nMy friend and myself were seated quickly despite how incredibly packed the place was, and we were immediately attended to for our drinks. We also ordered our food, since the girl I was with was pretty much starving. Prices here were incredibly CHEAP. You literally pay the same price you would pay at McDonald's or Burger King for better food.\n\nTheir menu also had plenty of options; from fish; to chicken; to burgers; to pasta. The appetizers were also really cheap, which made me eager to have some, but we decided on desert instead. I ordered a Cheeseburger and my friend ordered some chicken with rice and corn.\n\nWe started talking and in the most amazing event ever, the FOOD came out ahead of the DRINKS. We were really only sitting there for like 10-15 minutes. I was pretty amazed. I took one bite into my burger and it was delicious, way better than any Big Mac or Whopper. I would still say that the Cheesecake Factory has better burgers, but this is a close runner-up. The fries were also very good, which is surprising, because normally the type of fries that they served me are disgusting or bland at other restaurants. \n\nMy friend ate her chicken incredibly fast , and so we moved on to dessert. My friend want to have the Cookie Monster. So we ordered it, and shared even though I was really full. It was delicious and off we went.\n\nI came back with my family a few weeks later because I enjoyed it so much. I tried their croissants, which were very close to the quality that Hops use to have before they went out of business. They were really cheap too.\n\nI then ordered Country Fried Steak with Idaho Mashed Potatoes and Cole Slaw. The Cole Slaw was traditional, not tasting like my favorite which is KFC, but still good nevertheless. The steak was perfectly cooked, the meat tender and the shell country, with delicious country graving poured on both the mashed potatoes and steak.\n\nI also had one of their Pina Coloda's which weren't the best I've had, but it wasn't that bad either. So check this place out!",
"I see that this Cheddars has had some bad reviews a few years ago.. Well I guess they have turned around a bit! The Cheddars in Brandon Off of Causeway Blvd is usually quite packed on a Fri and Sat Night but the wait for me anyways has only been about a half hour at the most. \nLets start out with the Service... I have been here about five times and four out of the five has been great service! Servers are always very prompt to get your drink... even Alcohol from the bar doesn't take too long. Further more you get your food very quickly... even for the more complicated dishes. \nAtmosphere... Its not bad, They have outdoor seating that has a little waterfall which is nice... Its more of a dark setting on the inside... I wouldn't say bring on a first date to impress but after that Cheddars should serve fine. \nFood... I thought the food.. for the price which was very low was great! Every dish that I have had here was well cooked and exactly what I ordered... Also the portions were large. \nTo sum it all up Cheddars Is a great spot to go for a relaxing non budget busting meal!",
"$2.99 margaritas all day every day. Need I say more? Okay, just a little more. The glass is huge and it includes Texas Magaritas, Strawberry Margaritas, and Swirl Margaritas (mixed with Sangria). Seriously? That's not enough to sway you?\n\nThe atmosphere is inviting; it feels casual and relaxed with a confidence that assures you the food will be delicious.\n\nI had the country fried steak which was perfectly crisped with a great country gravy. My brother-in-law raved about the quality and taste of the catfish which, as I understand from him, he rarely has the chance to do.\n\nTheir potato soup is wonderful and comparable to the Bennigan's classic.\n\nMy only complaint is that the chips and queso they served were too good - the salty chips became a quick addiction long before my soup arrived and I considered fighting the server for the crumbs.\n\nI will definitely be returning to Cheddar's to drown myself in tasty fishbowls of tequila and to sample some of those desserts.",
"Well, trip number two to Cheddar's proved my last experience was no fluke. The service was remarkable; our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and efficient. I've determined that the $2.99 margaritas are 18 ounces of frozen or on-the-rocks goodness. I recommend the frozen as they're really more like alcoholic slushies.\n\nAnother Bennigan's reference and it will (hopefully) be my last comparison. (I worked there for 2 1/2 years and loved the food, so sometimes I can't help it!) Cheddar's has a Monte Cristo... Let me preface this by saying that I've had many a Monte Cristo in my day and Bennigan's will always be the king. Many restaurants out there sell slightly fried (but mostly soggy) ham and turkey sandwiches and pawn them off as good ol' Monte... Don't be fooled.\n\nCheddar's, on the other hand, is the real deal. One bite into that crispy, golden brown mess of powdered sugar and I felt a little piece of me die; the piece that always held Bennigan's as king. \n\nNow that the corporate restaurants have gone out of business leaving only select franchises open, I think Bennigan's will be happy to have such a worthy predecessor.",
"I've been to Cheddar's several times over the past 4-5 years and honestly it's gotten more and more mediocre over time. Most recently I had Baked Spaghetti and it was way overcooked. Yuck. Needless to say I have not been back. The prices were reasonable and we usually didn't have to wait too long; but I can't justify bothering with so-so food.",
"We wanted to go to Fridays... this was the cheaper closer alternative in Brandon. \n\nDefinitely cheaper... but better?? Well, not exactly. We waited 45 minutes for our food... 20 minutes for drinks... had to ask twice for my drink which took forever... three times for plates. Our waiter was hard to track down.\n\nMy friend who recommended this place says that it's pretty hit or miss here. You're either going to get a really great meal or on a different day, order the same thing and get food poisoning. \n\nThe quality of my Grilled Salmon lunch plate was slightly better than cafeteria style food. The fries were crunchy yet so was my steamed broccoli. I would have cooked both the broccoli and salmon a bit more --- the fish was a little pink and fishy tasting. The lunch size portion was a good size and did fill me up, though didn't taste the best.\n\nThe spinach dip appetizer was cheesy and pretty good, but the chips, though fresh, tasted slightly oily. \n\nGrandma liked the burger, which was a good size and brother liked the chicken tenders - though I thought they were flavorless and had thick no-so great batter to them.\n\nProbably not good to eat here all the time.. but would recommend it if you're on a budget or are looking for a comfortable place to get drinks with friends. The place is huge so there is no trouble being seated around lunchtime and the atmosphere is casual.\n\nThe drink prices are good and my drink, at least was pretty tasty. I had the Starbucks Mudslide - which was huge and quite frankly, the best part about my meal.",
"I had the chicken tenders, and steak and it was really good. I was more than happy with the price,portion,and quality. Oh, and they have these croissant rolls with this drizzled honey that were unbelievable. If my momma was there I might would had to slap her. Not really, but they were awesome. I recommend Cheddars.",
"This place is pretty great. I go every time i am in Brandon. Perfect for lunch and there's really nothing that casual about it. Really nice place, very comfortable feel and the one time there was a line we just went to the bar to eat (first come first serve). They're famous for their onion rings, for good reason, and the menu features a bunch of great food. The monte cristo is my favorite and you can get sides like red beans and rice instead of settling for french fries. The buffalo chicken wrap is a big hit, though I haven't tried it yet I'm jealous when I see it carried past my table. The kicker comes when you get your bill, no way they're that good and cheap!",
"As chains go: Better than average. \n\nPros: Attentive staff. Waiters that are on the ball. Our waiter was FANTASTIC in his knowledge of the menu - my lovely dinner companion has MSG issues, and he was able to answer (without checking!) which items had MSG and which did not. Win.\n\nSince we were hungry, but not starving, we split the queso and chips, and split the chicken cibatta. Our waiter had them substitute a plain chicken breast instead of the seasoned one since that one has MSG. It comes with a side, we got the steamed broccoli for her and I had a side of mashed potatoes added for me (they do have MSG in them, I'm not that sensitive). \n\nWe both had water since we were already a couple of cocktails in from the hotel. Amazingly (get THIS): We both ate for about 14 bucks. I tipped the guy 50% for the value of the table and the fact that he was so on top of his game. Impressive. I'd certainly go back and have no reservations about suggesting this place to anyone. Prices are on the low end of better casual chains, but the build out and food rank above average based on this single visit.\n\nI wonder: Why the heck do people use MSG? Its just terrible stuff.",
"I came here thinking it was going to be a good place to eat. I was kinda disappointed by the food, but the price is good that it didn't bother me too much. My husband has been talking about this place for a while, since his co-workers and him went here for a team bonding lunch. I am more of the quality and my husband is more of a quanitity.\n\nI ordered the chicken fried steak, my husband ordered the catfish platter and we order a chicken finger platter for the baby and the dogs to share. We got an app to share. The spanish dip was good. The food came out pretty quickly. The coating on my chicken fried steak was very disappointing. I ended scrapping it off after a couple of bites. I had a taste of the fish and it was very good. Usually when people fry fish, it comes out greasy but this was very flaky and light.\n\nThe service was very good. Our waitress was very attentive and we didn't have to wait too long for a table. When we asked for something, it came very quickly. The price is very good. The burger prices here is cheaper than McDonald's."
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"Great Italian market feel with tons of gormet cheese, nuts, produce, spreads, breads, wraps, meats, desserts, pastas, salads, prepared food, so much more...even sushi! Many samples will have you confused what to buy...its all so good! (and expensive) Theres a seating area upstairs...but if you go at lunchtime you will have trouble getting a table.",
"This place is a smorgasbord of tasty delights! Being a gourmet market its a little more pricey than what you usually see, but well, well worth it.\nOur steaks (filet mignon and ribeye) were some of the best and most tender I think I've ever bought, and even better than many I've had at restaurants. I've also tried some of their breaded jumbo shrimp, which was really tasty as well, and I generally don't even like jumbo shrimp that much (the texture kinda grosses me out). \nThey even had some great-looking dry-aged ribeye, but I'm wary of preparing it at home myself. One day, I'm sure Ill cave and pick some up though! I also saw fresh organic chicken cuts which I love but generally have a hard time finding on a consistent basis.\nThere are more cheeses than you could ever hope for, and walls stocked with rubs, spices, dressings,and marinades.\n\nIts great for lunches, too! There is a wide variety of paninis, sandwiches, salads and sushi. Check out the upstairs dining area for some lunch dishes, too.",
"An awesome Italian Cheese Shop started by three Italian brothers, located in South Philly... they have an extensive selection of imported and domestic cheeses, gourmet meats, olive oils and other specialty items. The second floor offers an upscale casual cafe offering daily lunch service and weekend brunch.... yuuuummm...",
"I can't say enough about DiBruno Bros. I love this place. Knowledgeable & friendly cheesemongers who will give samples & recommendations that are right-on. You can't go wrong with anything you buy there. You'll pay a little more than you'd like, but it is always worth it.",
"DiBruno brothers, oh how you mire me in the endless turmoil of indecisiveness. Not only do you have goat cheese but you have such a variety to choose from! Olives, various types of marinated veggies, artisanal bread, sparkling fruit sodas? My inner red-wine sipping, olive eating Medeterrenean goddess LOVES you, DiBruno Brothers. A little bread, a litte proscuitto, a hunk of some lovely Arina cheese washed down with sparkling water with just a tiny hint of raspberry. Or alternatively, a whole grain salad with some olives and marinated chicken, a little Pinot Grigio. This is how life is supposed to be. A tiny square of darkest chocolate for desert! A resounding YES!",
"You should really go to the original loation in the Italian Market for the true experience. However, this location is HUGE and offers everything you could ever need.\n\nStop here before a party of holiday to grab cheese, Tupelo honey and Nutella and pretend you are a chef at Amada. \n\nYOU NEED TO TRY: Prima Donna cheese. I have yet to meet someone who didn't say \"Wow. What's the name of this again?\" It is a bit nutty. (Austin Powers accent).",
"Your predicament: You seek fine Italian delicacies but do not wish to travel to South Philly to wander through trash can fires.\n\nYour solution: Dibruno Brothers. It is definitely the white collar way to go when looking for a great meal or those specialty items needed to make your own meal. They have everything.\n\nWhen you go, make sure you have some time to kill as your decision making time can be measurable.",
"This place is foodie heaven! There is a great selection of cheeses, fresh meats, and prepared food to die for. \n\nUnfortunately, the prices keep me from going there often. \n\nI stopped by on the way home once because we needed some spaghetti sauce for dinner. The jar sauces ranged from $7 to $14--for a JAR of pasta sauce. It might be delicious and worth every penny, but it's just not within my budget these days.",
"Wowzers. This place makes me so angry that I'm a poor college student. DiBruno's is A-MAZING. They have tons and tons of fresh food, a wonderful butcher, and a group of cheese mongers that know what's up. If you can't afford to do your shopping here, check it out during lunch, when you can get a good amount from the deli counter for ten bucks!",
"This place is my absolute FAVORITE place to get food in Center City. I can't resist it - I go for my lunch hour every other week or so, and I often bring out-of-town friends there for lunch or else I have business/personal meetings there because I can't get enough of the place. I find every excuse I can to shop here.\n\nWhy is DiBruno Bros. so awesome, you ask? For starters, the downstairs is a wonderful gourmet marketplace. They've got fresh fruit, pre-made foods (like salads, sushi rolls, pasta, soup, etc. etc.), varieties of goodies to cook with like fancy balsamic vinegar, AMAZING (and probably sinfully fattening) desserts like cookies and little tarts, coffee and lattes, and, best of all, cheese. If I go anywhere near the back of the market area, which is where the cheese shop is, I inevitably wind up hurrying to the check-out line with at least two hunks of cheese that I've never tried before. They've got cheese from all over the world, and the little sample baskets they put out are irresistible. If you try a piece, you've gotta buy some afterward because it's so delicious! Best of all, each cheese comes with a paragraph explaining the taste (like \"hints of grass\" and \"butterscotch undertones\") and provenance (like \"made by a hermit on a small mountain in Italy\" or something) of the cheese, so the cheese nuts can choose what suits them best. The most interesting cheese that I've had from there so far was a gouda with coriander made in Indonesia - the label said it was what happened when Dutch cheesemakers colonized the tropics. I also really like an Italian table cheese cured in Prosecco. But I've yet to buy a cheese there that I didn't like, and, let me tell you, I've invested large portions of my paychecks the last couple years to buying cheese at this place. It's bad for my wallet, but oh so good for my taste buds.\n\nI'm told that the Italian Market branch in South Philly is an even better place to buy meat and cheeses, but I like the Center City location because it not only has the market, but it also has hot lunches and a nice dining area upstairs. Sometimes, I buy a hot sandwich from the special stand in the market downstairs (like chicken cutlet sandwiches or pulled pork), but a lot of times, I go upstairs to get lunch. If you go up their beautiful hardwood steps, you'll find that the upstairs has two places to get lunch - to the right is a buffet and to the left is a place where you can order their specials and have your food brought to your table. I almost always go to the left and order a different special every time. Some of their specials include a salad with grilled shrimp, peppers, onions, bread cubes, cheese, and balsamic vinegar; sliders; calimari rings; a freakin' huge burger; and, my favorite, grilled cheese and tomato soup. But this isn't any grilled cheese with tomato soup - the cheese is cubed and breaded and fried on a skewer, and the soup is homemade. It is delicious.\n\nI usually top of my meal with one of their many choices of bottled drinks, like Vitamin Water, sparkling water, or, my favorite, Teany and Honest Tea. I suggest the vanilla hibiscus Teany tea or the Moroccan Mint Honest Tea - both avoid high fructose corn syrup, so they're good for you, low in calories, and taste great.\n\nFinally, DiBruno Bros. also hosts special events, like beer and cheese tastings or screenings of the World Cup.\n\nThis place is the BEST!!!"
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"Love having miss Saigon on this side of town!! Food was tasty as always! I got their pho and was not disappointed! My husband got their chicken broth pho with catfish and loves his as well! We will definitely be returning! Can't wait to try this locations boba teas!!",
"Not satisfied at all. I've been going to the same miss Saigon for years on Speedway and Campbell I would suggest you keep going there. The service was poor and highly uncoordinated I received several plates that weren't mine. I asked to have a dish modified and switch rice for egg noodles and they weren't able to accomplish that. All and all the food never fails to be delicious but I will not be returning to this particular location.",
"I have always gone to various other locations and have a fantastic dining experience and super tasty meal- today was not the case. Except for the food. It was amazing. \n\nBut the service? It was suboptimal. Nonexistent. Ridiculous. \nThe disorganization of the establishment reflects poorly to the rest of the restaurants probably discouraging other patrons from coming back to another Miss Saigon. \nPeople had played serves that weren't theirs, we were expected to pour our own HOT SOUP into a togo container because they were, I don't know, afraid to burn the hell out of themselves? Don't leave it to the customer to have to take care of details that could potentially lead to the client being injured. \nIf it wasn't for my love of the other Saigons this place would have been sunk with a one star...",
"A pho place less than 1/4 mile from my house?! Dangerous! I'm waiting for my third order in 2 weeks. I've only ordered takeout but the beef pho, crispy tofu appetizer, and pork rice noodles with egg roll were delicious. Good green milk tea too. The shrimp tempura was good but a little soggy by the time we got it home. The people are all super nice. Not the best of the best in tucson, but the location cannot be beat; definitely our new go-to place!",
"I've been to this new location 4 times now. When they first opened, the service was a bit spotty but has improved over time. I guess it was because this location was brand new. The food is just as tasty as the other locations in Tucson. There is no full bar like the downtown location but that's okay.",
"I am unable to comment about the food because the service was so bad we were unable to eat. When we arrived my husband and son were stared at and ignored for 3-4 minutes. Finally, he was acknowledged and sat down. It took another five minutes to bring water. When I came in, after about seven minutes , I was able to go to the restroom, sit down and wait another 10 minutes before we got up and left because we were tired of being ignored. There were four servers that I could see. A woman and three men. Each looked at us multiple times and walked away. They were cleaning tables, stacking cups, and every other tedious thing a restaurant needs. They were not busy and no one was waiting to be seated. One of the four of them could have stopped cleaning and came help us. Miss Saigon has never been known for their customer service but WOW this location has taken the cake. It's so sad too, we live down the road and would have eaten here often. They really need to work on respecting their customers.",
"The food is as good as the original. We really like their pho and are pleased that we do not have to drive over to Campbell and Speedway to enjoy it. \nThe atmosphere is nice. It could serve as a venue for a casual meal or a more formal night out. \nThe staff was very friendly and polite. We plan to go back soon.",
"I liked it I had a spicy beef pho it was lunch time but they were still extremely helpful and prompt. I sat for a bit but was unable to finish my pho and it was a small so a very decent portion. I got a to go cup to save it for later, not to bad for a working lunch",
"Always consistent. 1st time trying their new location. More room. Servers are still learning. They have some servers from another location. That is a good thing. Pho. Spring roll. Tempura shrimp. Taro root slush. All good. You always know what you are getting.",
"I went to this new location last night for the first time, the place is very nice & clean, the service was awesome and the food was as good as the original location.\nI think the owner has notice about the lack of service on the earlier when its just open, so he put some of the waitresses from the Campbell/speedway location on this location.\nFor sure I am recommending this place over the other locations because of the atmosphere, the shorter waiting time and its closer to my place."
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"There is no Chick-fil-A around where I live so when I'm somewhere else and see one I have to partake. So, when it came time for lunch there was no question where I was going.\n\nThis location seemed a lot newer than other ones I've been in. It was large too. \n\nI think everyone can agree Chick-fil-A food is the same whichever location you visit so it's the space and the service that make or break the experience. Both were great. The guy taking my order was patient with me as I indulged my goofy excitement to be there. As I ate I noticed that they had one employee going around cleaning up any items left behind on tables and miscellaneous messes around the space. This person was very diligent in cleaning up which made me feel even better about dining there. \n\nAll in all, I would definitely go back to this Chick-fil-A with no problem.",
"This is literally the only chain restaurant I frequent. The food is good (of course) and the service at this location is phenomenal, even if they all sound like they've been programmed as robots. \"My pleasure\" is the only response they'll give, regardless of your request. \n\nThey used to offer brown cane sugar, which complemented the iced tea perfectly. Sadly, they no longer offer it. This is definitely my go-to place for cheap fast food and it's healthier than most other options.",
"Wednesday night is kids night and that means that the place is overrun by the under 10 crowd, people making kiddie crafts, noise, and an occasional balloon popping from the balloon animal lady. What a perfect place on a Wednesday night for a cranky three year old! I love the fact that they say, \"My pleasure,\" after you say thank you or something to that affect. It seems like they must have read Mr. Marriott's book. The balloon lady always makes something extra special for my little one, and she is so genuinely grateful, that about three minutes later, she hunted the lady down to say thank you again. My heart melts at how sweet she is!!! \n\nAdult meal: 5.99. \nKids meal: Free. \nHighlight of both our weeks: Priceless!",
"What's there not to love about this fine establishment? \n\nTo be honest, I wasn't planning on having lunch on this day, but I noticed Chick-Fil-A on the way to running an errand, and I couldn't pass up an order of chikin nuggets and waffle fries. So fresh, so good!",
"This was my fist experience with Chick-Fil-A and it was fantastic! I got the Spicy Chicken Sandwich Deluxe (with Pepper-jack) and it was pleasantly spicy! Pretty simple, but yummy, hot and fresh. There packaged ranch doesn't have that scary taste that some self-stable ranch dressings do, and its super yummy to counter the spiciness of the sandwich.",
"Wednesday night is kid's night and that means that the place is overrun by the under 10 crowd, people making kiddie crafts, noise, and an occasional balloon popping from the balloon animal lady. What a perfect place on a Wednesday night for an energetic four year old! I love the fact that they say, \"My pleasure,\" if you say thank you or express gratitude. It seems like they must have read Mr. Marriott's book\n\nThe balloon lady made something extra special for my little one. After receiving her special balloon last time, she was so genuinely grateful, that about three minutes later, she hunted the balloon lady down to say thank you again. My heart melted at how sweet she was!!! \n\nAdult meal: 5.99. \nKids meal: Free. \nHighlight of both our weeks: Priceless!\n\nFor paying at Chick-Fil-A there is MasterCard. For everything else there is Yelp!",
"Always great for a \"on the go\" lunch. Lightly breaded white meat chicken breast with xtra pickles on a soft bun. Yum! That's my go to fast food meal, and its delicious. Staff is always polite and its always their pleasure, to take care of you. :) Try their lemonade as well.",
"Check it out before this Friday! \nhttp://www.chick-fil-a.com/Home/Breakfast\n\nI had the chicken, egg, and cheese on a sunflower multigrain bagel. I was not sure about the sunflower with this combo but it was delicious and healthy!",
"Always very friendly and order is always correct and served with a smile and \"my pleasure\". They are always giving free meals and coupons away. Never a disappointment.",
"Let me preface this by saying I am a die-hard Chic-fil-A fan. The food is standard Chic-fil-A fare, but this location is an A+ in the CFA world specifically for their service. I have brought my 4 yr old and 18 mo old multiple times on my own, and the staff has always been extremely helpful: delivering our food to the table, exchanging toys if the kids already have that prize, etc. They also have a wonderful kids' night: free kids' combo with adult combo purchase, craft project, and balloon. My kids love the play area, too.\n\nThe staff has gone above and beyond to make me feel like a valued customer, and while there have been occasional stand out employees at other restaurants, there is not another fast food restaurant that has ever done that."
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"Great fresh delicious cuisine, starting with the apps - from a refreshing trio of dips that include white bean/roasted garlic and red pepper hummus to an amazing split pea & ramp soup. The non-meat eater raved about the gnocchi w/spring veg fricassee. We carnivores loved the steak frites and a fork tender pork chop. Marshall Green is executive chef, so a meal has to be a delight, visually enticing, aromas from heaven and taste to die for...I'll stab you w/ my fork sucker if you touch my churros!",
"Jerry's Bar is great food, comfortable atmosphere & an amazing staff. \n\nWe ordered quite a few appetizers the first time we had dinner at Jerry's (we just couldn't help ourselves) the oysters were fantastic, pierogi's some of the best I have had, escargot delicious, and the hamburger & fries done to perfection. \n\nThe building itself has a story to tell for sure. What the new owner has done with the interior is simply beautiful. Suzanne O'Brien & her team couldn't have done more to ensure that we enjoyed our time at Jerry's.\n\nRun don't walk to this new restaurant you will be glad you did!",
"I stopped in here recently after perusing Brooklyn Flea Market on a Sunday. The kitchen did not open until 5p and we ordered a bunch of appetizers (dip trio is a must) and some drinks. Decent selection of booze/beer/libations and a small menu that hits on all the favorites.\n\nOur server was fantastic but the atmosphere seemed a little 'pretentious/expensive' for the neighborhood. I look forward to stopping back in at a different time OR for brunch soon.",
"We went here to celebrate my daughters 20th birthday. What an AWESOME experience. The building is just beautiful, the service (Dominique) just wonderful, the food was outstanding as usual (huge Marshall Green fan - still mourning Cafe Estelles) . We went at 10:15 and there was no line. We couldn't believe it! There was even some great live music playing - a bass and cello. Perfect accompaniament! We had the crab omelette, steak and eggs and sangria. We cannot wait to go back!",
"Hats off to you, Jerry's. I can tell beyond the shadow of any doubt that you truly give a shit about what you do. In fact, I'd venture to guess you give a whole lot of shits based on my first-and-certainly-not-last experience at your newly opened establishment.\n\nFrom a food and adult beverage standpoint, you'z nailed it. I sampled excellently prepared mussels the size of my tongue, a burger that made me close my eyes not twice, but thrice, while enjoying it, and a selection of delicious beers certain to win over any true Philadelphia booze patron.\n\nTo see such confidence in any new business' menu inside it's first half-year is, needless to say, promising. My review could simply end there.\n\nWhy I felt it proper to write five-or-so additional paragraphs below for something as inconsequential as a Yelp review? The design.\n\nI've never been so swept off my feet by the atmosphere of a new bar before; nay, any small business in recent memory.The attention to nearly every last detail is at once so subtle and yet so distinguished you might miss it if you're too preoccupied with ordering drinks and impressing your date. But it's there. It's all over the place. Quite impeccable at first glance; something I'm really proud to give notice to in a place as riddled with transience and vapidity as Piazza land sometimes is.\n\nFrom the whimsical marble counter tops to the custom-made stools (very heavy, so you know they're high caliber!) to the uniquely re-purposed materials in the bathrooms both upstairs ans down (not to mention the meticulous space layout overall), this place deserves serious praise. As I scaled the steps to the upstairs bar (soon-to-be-opened) and admired the outdoor space (also soon-to-be-opened), I couldn't help but feel as though I was in a museum of some kind. Yes, parts of it felt like the Barnes, even - in the best way possible.\n\nIt's rare I spend the first ten minutes of my impromptu visit anywhere just wandering around the entire building looking for aesthetic treats. But it happened.\nI ate a whole three course meal with my eyes before even taking my first bite of actual food.\n\nSuffice it say, Jerry's is seemingly very comfortable, and confident, in what it is and what it wants to become. There's a certain intangible quality to it and the staff that made me feel as if I'd be transported to somewhere far, far away from under I-95 and Northern Liberties. It's a feeling I look forward to exploring more during future visits.\n\nNext time I'll be sure to wear something a bit more fitting than jean shorts and fourth of July regalia. Jerry's deserves it.",
"We had gone to Jerry's for an early dinner/drinks on a Wednesday night.\n\nThe bar is just a hop, skip, and a jump from the free parking lot on Germantown Ave. The exterior facade and interior ambiance is really nice. They did a sweet job on the masonry and woodwork! This bar has a decent amount of space. They also have a upstairs bar/seating area (open on weekends). They have an outdoor patio as well. The crowd was a mix of 20's to 50'ish, not sure what a Friday or Saturday night looks like. Seems to be a chill spot... kind of a North Third x Standard Tap with a slight touch of upscale.\n\nThe drink menu isn't the largest but has a nice variety (Cider beer, English, German, Belgium, domestic, etc.). They sell wines by the glass/bottle. \n\nOur server was real friendly and professional. She gave us the right mix of attention and space. Our water glasses were continually refreshed. For an appetizer, we shared the 'Trio Of Dips' which was good. My wife had the Steak Frites, it was very good. I had the French Dip sandwich which I liked a lot. (beef was moist, not chewy... the roll had a nice crunch to it and held up to the Au jus). \n\nThe prices were reasonable. The bathrooms were clean. My only small complaint is that the Bar Stools do not have backs which I prefer if I am going to be sitting long term.\n\nWe like this bar and are looking forward to returning.",
"Just finishing a great meal at Jerry's. Wonderful service, fabulous food, intriguing beer list. Don't miss the mussels pirogies and the pickled brined wings. Churros to die for. Will be back.",
"This place is awesome. Excellent quality food. I've been twice - brunch and dinner. For brunch I had strawberry pancakes and bacon. The pancakes were moist and had incredible flavor and the bacon was heaven. For dinner I got the steak frites - absolutely delicious. I can't complain about it at all. My boyfriend ordered the burger and has been raving about it since. This place has easily become a favorite of mine.",
"Out of the ashes of its former super dive bar self, rises Jerry's bar, totally (and thankfully) new and improved (and clean!!!), all ready to go out on the town. The whole place gives off a very cool vibe. The interior is a perfect blend of the old and the new, with a gorgeous bar surrounded by subway tile and antique icebox doors, lined with marble counters and tiled floor underneath. Upstairs houses another bar, (the original, refurbished one) - and a more cozy seating area (perfect for cold winters methinks) - downstairs, huge windows give view onto the corner of the street and lets in all this natural light.\n\nI love the atmosphere, slightly upscale without pretension, but still casual without that sports bar feel. Right now, is when I love it best, when the patrons are very much local and the whole space isn't quite yet packed. Once the rest of Philadelphia discovers this little gem, I'll be afraid that its calm clientele will be no more.\n\nThey have a very open outdoor courtyard (waiting for approval) ripe to be enjoyed. Can't wait for that.\n\nOtherwise, service is totally top notch. Friendly, attentive and knowledgeable - with a staff that's professional but down to earth. Menu (both bar and food) is varied and interesting and again, upscale enough to differentiate from the rest of the places in my neighborhood. Food delivers (save for a shirred egg dish that was slightly too liquid-y for my taste) and though I haven't entirely dove through its selections, they look very promising.\n\nAlso, Jerry's is an awesome brunch destination (rarely a wait) in a neighborhood that is not short on brunch destinations (or long wait times), I almost don't want to tell you! Perfect add-on to this neighborhood - a place of this caliber was very, very much needed. Hooray!",
"Amazing environment with a talented and super friendly bartender! The chicken and bowties is so delicious and totally worth the trip! Definitely coming back..."
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"This place gets rave reviews on Judysbook and Citysearch. Also the local events mag hyped it up, so we went all excited to check it out. Sorry to say it was a bit of a disappointment. I would like to come back and try other things on the menu, but the meal we had wasn't all that great. We both got burgers and I ordered medium fries and a chocolate shake. The cheeseburger was WAY overloaded with shredded lettuce. I should have removed most of it. The meat seemed like ready-made-pre-formed frozen stock. It was dry and well done. The fries were the super-seasoned kind (think curly fries-type seasoning), where I just wanted plain fries. Those come ready-made frozen in a box too. I'm not crazy about In-and-Out, but at least they take a fresh potato, slice it up and make fresh fries. The shake was not authentic, and came from a soft-serve ice-milk machine and they just dump in liquid flavoring. It was a little better than a McDonalds shake, but nowhere near a hand-dipped ice cream and milk shake. The price was great, two of us ate for less than $10.00. But afterward and for the rest of the day I felt bloated and like I had a lead ball in my stomach. So far I have not found a better combo of shake (hand made w/Ghirardelli chocolate), burger (fresh beef w/Tillamook cheese), and fries (big pile and delicious) than at Johnny Rockets.\n\nOK, round two for Westside. \nHungry for 50's drive-in style food, we went again. This time I got the focaccia turkey club, which once again had 400lbs of lettuce. I promptly removed it. Wife got the potato ice-cream novelty dessert. The club was just OK, but the focaccia bread was unlike any I've ever seen. It was more like a kaiser role with some herbs. Pretty lame if you ask me. The ice cream thing was pretty cool (made to look like a baked potato) and actually was very tasty. Chalk *one* up for them.\nSo after two visits. I'd say we're done with this place. Forget the hype, there must be better food elsewhere, like that other 50's-style drive in up the street on State!!!",
"I would have to agree that this place really doesn't live up to all the hype. We do go on occasion (due to its close proximity to our house) and have never had a BAD meal there, but have never really been wowed either. In my experience, their burgers are pretty ordinary, their salads a festival of ice-burg (boring), and their chicken is just \"ok\".\n\nA couple things they do have going for them:\n\nThe sheer volume of their menu--including vegetarian selections (not always easily found in Boise)--makes it nice when going with a group as there is a little something for everyone (it always seems to work out well when I have a house full of hungry teenage boys). Regardless of how they make their shakes and malts--they make a chocolate peanut butter shake that rocks my socks. Also, we did go recently and ordered their cheese fries, which were tasty. \n \nOverall, though, painfully average. I really don't see what all the hoopla is about.",
"Over rated. The food has gone down hill over the years but Boise keeps on voting this fast food joint the best. Go figure. The food is over rated and the outside dining is a dump. For my money the Viking Drive In rules.",
"Having recently moved to Boise, and more specifically very close to this drive-in, I was very excited to try this much talked about local establishment. I left with the impression that, while good enough for your average Saturday hamburger, they seem to be teetering on the edge of becoming a low class drive-in.\n\nWe ordered the super deluxe, Philly cheese steak, turkey and swiss, curly fries, and cheese fries. Everything we ordered seemed to have good quality ingredients, but the flavor seemed to lack any punch. It was also fairly expensive, but that's to be expected at a drive-in that's supposedly run by a genuine chef.\n\nThe menu is very large and varied, and I haven't yet tried their ice-cream selection, but all in all The West Side drive in failed to live up to its hype. Perhaps if they had a full bar...",
"I agree completely that this place is WAY overrated. I just don't understand how some of these long-time mediocre greasespots get such great reputations.",
"I didn't eat anything here other than the Idaho Ice Cream Potato, but it's worth going for that. Not only is it fun cause it's ice cream that looks like a baked potato, it's actually good. It's vanilla ice cream covered in cocoa powder with whipped cream and some chocolate shavings. The other food actually looked pretty good though, in that bad food kind of way.",
"Definitely going against the Yelp crowd on this one. After suffering a youth sustained on road trips and road trip grub, I feel like I have some experience when it comes to drive-ins like this, and I found the Westside exceptional. I chose to test its reputation (no doubt boosted by Guy's visit, attracting pilgrims like myself) with a simple cheeseburger. It was flavorful, well balanced, with a good, toasted bun. Dad picked up the Philly special, which at the time was a little much for my lingering tonsilitis, but I downed a small sample of it and found it all kinds of tasty. The bacon is somewhat overwhelming, but it's so hard to complain about generous layers of bacon on anything. The onion rings were good, the fries average, and the chocolate malt quenching and, well, malty. It's somewhat odd that Westside is embedded in the middle of a neighborhood. I'd have expected it on the edge of a highway, or in the center of the city, but it sits cozily and humbly amongst a residential copse of trees serving out gratifyingly destructive food. It's a shame this was a one-way stop. The menu is packed with foods I'd love to try, like the Pepsi marinated ribs, or the prime rib. But it left a big enough impression that the road trip in the opposite direction come Fall will definitely accomodate a side-trip to visit and fill up at the Westside Drive-in again.",
"Guy Fieri still has not wowed me with his pallette as shown through Diners, Drive Ins, and Dives - this is the third Boise institution I've tried based on his reviews and, well, I wasn't really impressed. I really wanted to be, too, especially after seeing the way that prime rib was done...\n\nThis is truly an old-timey drive in. You either go through the drive through, or park, order, and eat at the tables set up in front of the stand. One thing I think they could definitely improve on is announcing your order - I was only a few tables away and reading some news, but I couldn't hear them calling my order number for the life of me. Lucky it was just the salad, but it would've sucked if it was hot food getting cold 'cause I didn't hear my number. I wasn't the only one to almost miss my food - I paid more attention after I received my salad. If you're going to give numbers and have people sitting outside, maybe it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to just bring the food out? I dunno... you DO have people bussing tables... just a thought!\n\nAs for the food, I just HAD to get the prime rib. I love trying out new things - and a prime rib dinner at a drive-in - definitely a new experience. Here's the breakdown:\n\nFor $14.95, you pretty much get the whole shebang - salad, baked potato, dinner roll, and of course the prime rib with au jus and horseradish. You also get a fortune cooked - odd, but eh... whatever.\n\nThe salad was pretty gross - bagged salad, not a great Italian dressing (probably premade stuff out of a bottle). For being a Chef, I would think that Chef Lou would at least want quality ingredients for the first \"course\"...\n\nThings were hit and miss from that point on. I enjoyed the potato - the skin was seasoned and added a nice bit of flavor to the chives and dollup of sour cream atop the potato. The dinner roll was soft and sweet - not much more to say about that.\n\nThe prime rib was decent - a bit more fatty than what I'm used to. But it was cooked to a nice medium rare as I ordered. It wasn't the melt-in-your-mouth experience I usually get with HOPR back home, but with the au jus and horseradish, it was still okay. Actually, the au jus was a bit salty - careful if you're salt sensitive! I'm not sure how Guy Fieri chugged that au jus... sodium overload!!!\n\nWould I come here again? Maybe. I would definitely go for something else besides the Prime Rib, though...",
"I thought this place was a real dive when I drove by it last year. I saw the potato ice cream and thought how stupid is that. Saw it on food network and gave it a try. Although it is a dive, the burgers were great and the milkshakes were tasty. Never tried the potato ice cream because it sounds terrible.",
"It's a drive in. I had the prime rib just because where else could you get a prime rib thru a drive in? It was good. Not Ruth's Chris steakhouse good but drive in and you could have a burger or the prime rib good. I'd go again."
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"This is the brand-spankin new Asian inspired restaurant in Cool Springs. And I like it. Here's why:\n\nAtmosphere: Open, stone, windows. Very modern. The bar reminds me a little of a hotel bar with comfy, rolley chairs packed in tight like sardines.\n\nFood: We ordered sushi. Crouching tiger, Firecraker, Maui Roll, Perfect Match & the Spicy Tuna Maki. Great size, very fresh and I loved every bite.\n\nDrinks: This is where it got good. When I asked for a drink menu, Bob the bartender handed me a yellow piece of paper with some notes jotted down. I asked him if he was kidding.......he wasn't. Hilarious. They didn't have time to print the drink menu - but did have the \"Ginger Martini\" - ginger vodka and pineapple juice. Worth the laugh!!\n\nTabitha, our waitress, was young but kept up with us. They still have some kinks to work out, but I had a great time and will definitely be back.",
"The food was excellent, but I too was amused at the hand written martini list......but...I am in love with the Cabo Martini. The service was fair at best, which was very disappointing considering the cool atmosphere of the place. The female manager even came over and delivered our food and commented how \"cute\" our waiter was, he was the cutest..and on and on....pretty unprofessional and he was not that great at all...service wise or looks! LOL....",
"Wild Ginger \"gets\" portions. I am a big fan of places where I can sample a few different things and get a sense of the whole culinary experience rather than struggling through a giant plate of the same thing. \nWild Ginger is a fusion cuisine restaurant, a term which I've become wary of because it usually just means overpriced, but in this case, means good food. I wasn't too adventurous on this trip and stuck to the basics, but the pork dumplings were deliciously flavored with cilantro, and my ahi tuna wrap was just the right size and came with the perfect mix of vegetables and condiments. If you have to choose a side, I recommend the asian slaw, which although salty, is a treat. \nIt was the middle of a hot day, so we ordered some sorbet to cool down, which came in three flavors in martini glass covered with fruit - perfect for the heat!\nIt's also worth visiting Wild Ginger for the sixties inspired decor, which manages to look classy without a hint of kitsch.",
"I recently ate dinner at Wild Ginger with a large group of people. Due to the gas crisis, our limo was late picking us up and we arrived at our reservation over an hour late, but the staff were very accommodating. We got a beautiful table outside and although they were closing, they didn't rush us or our food. \n\nI didn't order the sushi, but I did get to try several of the pieces other people ordered. That's the joy of a big group - lots of opportunity to try different things. We went for a special occasion, a 30th birthday, and it had a special atmosphere. \n\nThere's a nice wine list, and they are known for their cocktails, although I stuck with the wine.",
"Wild Ginger is an awesome sushi place around the Cold Springs area that is housed in a brand new building (at least it looks like it inside). Everything is open and there is stone everywhere, when you walk in you get the feeling that you are in for a really tasty meal. The best part of the restaurant is that they have ample outdoor seating that rivals that of Rumor East. The food was top notch, as was the Lotus Roll. The Lotus Roll consists of tempura lobster, avocado, asparagus, and scallop. If your mouth is not watering by now, it should be...the Lotus Roll was one of the best pieces of sushi I have had in my entire life, no joke. We also split a side of the stir fry vegetables, which were equally good. It is definitely worth checking this place out if you are in the area.",
"Having read some excellent reviews - I walked into Wild Ginger on a Wednesday evening with what I can only describe as skeptical optimism. Despite hearing such great things, I had spent the last 5 months between San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver - where I feasted almost daily on some of the best sushi I've ever encountered... I'm talking about Sashimi cuts so thick they could probably qualify as fillets!! :) \n\nNeedless to say, when I traveled to Franklin, Tennessee for a 2 week project, I did not have very high hopes in the Sushi acquisition department!!\n\nWild Ginger certainly exceeded my expectations - while the portions weren't nearly as generous as what I had grown accustomed to on the west coast - the quality of the fish, the friendliness of the staff (thank you BRIAN and JUAN), and the atmosphere all contributed to my 5-star rating of this place.\n\nI returned for lunch on a Monday afternoon, and Juan made some great recommendations... They really have some unique rolls so unless you're dead set on something I'd recommend opening yourself up to your servers recommendations.",
"I had heard complaints about the painfully slow service, hot dishes coming out cold and an overpriced menu. But being a food critic who has visited 75% of the Asian restaurants in Middle Tennessee, it was my duty to try Wild Ginger.\n\nThe building was trendy, great atmosphere indeed. It reminded me of establishments in my hometown of Los Angeles. But a chic interior can't cover up this restaurant's problems.\n\nLet's start with the appetizer. You pretty much can't destroy a Lobster Bisque if you follow the recipe. That is unless you bring it out lukewarm with a skin that has formed on the top. The calamari had a tasty crust, but it shouldn't be too chewy, nor should it be to soggy. It was soggy!\n\nI ordered sushi, but the waiter brought out the wrong dish. And it took 45 minutes to receive the main course, and it was 2:30 PM on a Sunday afternoon!!! There were only 4 other tables occupied in the entire joint.\n\nWorst of all, the bill came to $30 and I was absolutely starving. Overpriced indeed. I should have heeded the reviews I've seen on the Internet, but I had to find out for myself. Your $30 would be much better spent somewhere else.",
"We read the reviews before going there on a Sun. early evening. Service was fine. Sushi was awful (and we've eaten in many good and bad sushi places all over the country). Everything was WAY overpriced. The seared tuna entree was good. The Neo-carpaccio was so smothered in sauce you couldn't even taste the fish. We definitely won't go back. We gave it 3 stars because of good service and the good tuna dish.",
"A shrimp salad with only 2 pieces of shrimp, not so good. A tuna salad with the tuna seared to perfection, very good.\n\nI've dined at Wild Ginger several times since it opened for both lunch and dinner. While I don't rank it as one of my \"omg, I must go to (insert restaurant name here) today\", it's at least one of the best dining options in Cool Springs, the land of chain restaurants.",
"I guess I have had quite a different experience at Wild Ginger than some of the critics that posted here. So here is my take on the restaurant.\n\nI came in on a Saturday night, having heard of the place from my brother. We came with his wife just so I could get a bite to eat as I was passing through back to Atlanta. The complementary valet parking was a pleasant surprise, and then valets sure knew their cars, which I personally find very reassuring and also very cool.\n\nUpon entering the restaurant, you cannot help but notice the chic architecture and ambiance of the environment. The lights were dim and there was lounge music playing almost inaudibly over the indistinguishable chatter of the other diners. There was a live band setting up, which I have learned to appreciate since my living in St Louis for the past three years. \n\nWe were seated and presented with a menu, our waiter being very animated and kind. After asking what he would recommend, he commented that the Crazy Cow was his favorite dish on the menu. It just so happened that the manager walked by, and he also stood by the Crazy Cow. Having the manager agree that it was amazing sold it for me, and we ordered it (something about filet mignon wrapped around sushi with shrimp and many other delicious ingredients just sounds like a sin).\n\nIt arrived in ample time, I never got to thinking \"where is the food?\" It came with a jalapeno on top of each piece of sushi. Here is my only advice for eating the Crazy Cow; either you choose to keep the jalapeno, or you don't use wasabi. Having one was the perfect accent to the sushi, but having both just overloads your mouth, and you are forced to down an exuberant amount of water (which seemingly automatically refills), which doesn't let you fully enjoy your food. I opted to keep the wasabi and take off the jalapenos. \n\nI felt like I ate it too fast, because there were definitely many layers of tastes stacked into one small piece of sushi, and I just popped all of it into my mouth. The Crazy Cow needs to be eaten slowly, with each ingredient savored and distinguished. I am pretty sure if I had a menu next to me when I was eating it, reading off all the ingredients as I was masticating the sushi, I would have appreciated it much more. No problem, I'll just do it next time.\n\nI was down to my last piece before I figured this out, and the last piece was the most enjoyable of the pieces, taking me three or four bites to finish the piece of sushi. \n\nBy the time I had finished, the band had starting playing some light fusion jazz, with a trio of piano, drums, and bass. They were pretty avid players, fully enjoying their playing (which is a must if you're a jazz player). I stayed around and listened for twenty minutes with a coffee, and they sounded pretty good. I am aware that Tennessee is the country music capital of the world, but St Louis is super famous for its blues, and with blues comes jazz. Having come to St Louis has made me quite picky for live jazz, and I must say that this jazz trio at Wild Ginger did not disappoint.\n\nAfter a light sprinkle, I went back out and the valet retrieved my car. After fighting to give him a tip (he said he doesn't accept them - but just do it), he thanked me and I was on my way. It was a very enjoyable evening, and one that I look forward to having again when I visit Tennessee."
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"Wow, what a treat to have sushi in Idaho! My family and I went here on the first day of our vacation, and it was nice to find this newer sushi bar in Eagle. The interior is zen Asian modern and very crisp & clean. The service is extremely friendly and helpful with the menu.\n\nWe thoroughly enjoyed the tempura combo appetizer, which was crisp without being too \"battery\". I had the poke martini, and it totally reminded me of the yummy poke I had in Hawaii!!! It was absolutely fabulous. We also enjoyed the fried green tea ice cream - you have to check out the picture I posted :) It's like a tempura fried roll of green tea ice cream, topped with whipped cream & chocolate. Yummay!!!\n\nAll in all this was a total delight of a sushi bar experience! There are cool fishing pictures posted on one of the walls, and there is a wide range of seating choices - at the sushi bar, a table for 2, up to tables for groups. If I lived up here, I'd be back in a heartbeat!!!",
"How can you not eat here! This sushi restaurant has it all, atmosphere, friendliness, cleanliness, and of course GREAT FOOD! Daniel and Randy who are the owners and chefs are great people! I love coming here for dinner! Lunches are great too... I believe Saturday afternoon they have all you can eat, which is a great value for Sushi! \n\nA must try even if you don't live in Eagle! It's worth the drive!",
"By far best sushi in Boise area. A treasure in Eagle. Very, very fresh, quick service once you get to order. Some wait staff not real speedy, but the food is the best. The \"My Clementine\" roll is my favorite.",
"My husband loves the Crunchy Roll (especially) and the Dragon Roll here. I'm not a sushi eater, so the first time I got a bento box with teriyaki chicken and veggie tempura. The selection of veggie tempura wasn't my favorite, they used onion as one of the veggies, which was fine for me, but others might not like onion. \n\nThe bad thing was that the teriyaki chicken had a rubbery texture and was fatty. I won't ever get it again.\n\nIt was also nice sitting outside on the patio during the summertime. My husband have since ordered to-go from here and I just got an order of veggie tempura which was good. But the gyoza was not enjoyable to me.",
"Fresh and decent variety. Great for Idaho. Will go back for more.",
"I wanted to like Ahi Sushi Bar, I really did! A friend of mine is a server here and always boasts about how great it is. I was excited but skeptical at the idea of sushi in Idaho so I told her I'd give it a try the next time I am in town. \n\nI went in today for lunch. We were the only ones there at first and then the stampede showed up! The one waitress working had to juggle ten tables by the time we were finished with our meal.\n\nWe had edamame for a starter. It was very good but had a lot of salt on it. Not a good choice for those watching their salt intake. I ordered a California roll fried and my co-diner had a Winding Creek Roll. I was a little bummed that mine didn't have any sauce on it and I kept using the sauce off the Winding Creek roll. The food was alright overall, but not the best I've had.\n\nThe reason I'm giving this such a low rating is because I got food poisoning. About 20 minutes after eating there, I started getting symptoms of food poisoning. Fortunately the illness only lasted about 5 hours, but let me just say that the Cali roll didn't taste that great the second time around. I didn't even have sashimi, so I'm not sure what caused this.",
"We go here every two weeks. My husband and son always get the Philly and Crunchy Rolls. I vary from time to time depending on my willingness to try something new. We always have the edamame.\n\nTonight I had the Volcano and Salmon Rolls. Loved the Salmon Roll. I wasn't expecting the Volcano Roll to be warm so that threw me off. I'll stick with hand rolls or the sashimi.",
"Finally got to try Ahi, and must say, good service, good food, reasonable prices. Definitely will be back.\n\nWent in at Noon on a Tuesday, place was empty. We must have been the first customers of the day. That part seemed odd, but the service was attentive. \n\nWe had a couple of \"off the menu\" rolls S.O.B an another one I can't remember. Both were spicy, one had jalapeño and cilantro (hardly traditional Japanese). \n\nWe also started with their Miso soup (quite good, I learned to love Miso soup when I used to travel to Japan, so it is always a must have for me.) \n\nWe also had a tempura appetizer that was also pretty good, though I think Fujiyama has much better tempura.\n\nI will definitely be back if in need of Sushi in the Eagle area.",
"Thursday all you can eat and drink?.. Yes please, this place is worth a shot.",
"Before ever coming to Idaho, I was repeatedly told that there's two great places for lunch within walking distance of the Eagle office. One of these two is the ahi sushi bar. \nI must admit, I was rather skeptical about the idea of sushi in Idaho. I had really not seen much of the US outside of San Francisco, New York and portions of LA. I love sushi and when sushi is bad, it's....quite bad. Incidentally some of the worst sushi I've had was actually around LA. \nAhi was such a great discovery."
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"A solid score for a new restaurant! \n\nIts a sandwich place / deli. My panini was outstanding. They have a good selection of salads. Really cool is the fact that they have a small but well done selection of pastries made in-house. \n\nOutdoor seating in stylish Carmel. The biggest opportunity for improvement as far as I can tell is noise abatement inside the restaurant. I'm sure they'll get this tuned in though.\n\nGreat value. I'll return.",
"Aside from the fact that SOMEONE stole my reivew...I have to say it IS great. :)\n\nFantastic panini's, wraps, salads and desserts. I had the pancetta panini with pears and it was really tasty (and different). Salads looked incredible - I will try them next time - you can get 3 different ones on top of a spinach base for about $7.\n\nCute location but I would choose to sit on the covered patio b/c of the noise level inside (high ceilings and no noise deadening materials on the walls).\n\nGo and try it! It's a good find.",
"Another fine lunch at the Blu Moon in Carmel yesterday. Went around 1:15 to miss the lunch rush and still found a fair number of folks inside wrapping up their mid-day break. This is obviously a hot spot in Carmel, hence I find it curious it hasn't been reviewed more often. The local business crowd from the surrounding area is flocking here, with well dressed ladies lunching on salads, soups, wraps and paninis.\n\nThumbs up for the simple but effective signage when you first come in that tells you how the cafe works. Steps 1-5 give you the lay of the land and keeps confusion to a minimum for new patrons who wonder about samples (yes you can!), ordering and then getting food to the tables (they bring it to you).\n\nBLT (sans T) panini is a star. The bread, while not thick, has some real body to it and is pressed to crispy (but not flaky) goodness. The bacon was plentiful for the sandwhich and the havarti cheese was an awesome compliment. A really nice flavor that pulled this simple staple together. A side of salt and vinegar chips and a sampling of the spicy tomato soup (WOW, ITS HOT!) and you're set on a cold day.\n\nWhile I'm not letting this affect my scoring because the food and service has been consistently great, the noise level in the cafe can be a pretty significant. While aesthetically pleasing, the open ceiling concept with exposed ductwork means no sound absorption and the small drop ceiling just over the counter area does nothing to combat the crazy loudness of the expresso machine when it pushes into overdrive. Couple that with a busy crowd and you've got a challenging lunch conversation on your hands. Seating isn't exactly ample inside, although they have enclosed their patio space for the winter, so I'd suggest going a little early or late to ensure you don't have to wait for a table or shout at your lunch companion.",
"I recently ate at blu moon with a friend for lunch, after having passed it several times. I have to say that I will go back! I too was somewhat confused on the ordering, paying, cleanup process but basically its cafe style where you order at the counter and have a seat. They bring the food to the table and speaking of the food! I am taking on some healthier patterns of eating and am having a bit of a hard time eating out. but they were happy to help when I presented my (list of) needs. I ended up with a very nice portion of spinach and lentil salad and a lovely bowl of spicy vegan tomato soup! the price was right: $6 bucks give or take. the soup alone will take me back! its hard to find a vegan tomato soup and this was full of spice! I will say that they have a flyer for vegan gluten free yummy sounding sweets and nothing to show! these items were not available the day I dined and my mouth was kind of watering at the thought! oh well , maybe next time ;)",
"I've just visited this establishment for lunch at about 1:30pm. This was my initial visit.\n\nComments:\n\n1. It wasn't loud during our visit and I understand some of the logistics that make the place susceptible to loud noise as pointed out by other yelpers. However, something overlooked is the physical distance between tables - which is quite large. Compare to Cafe Patachou in Indy where there isn't even sufficient room to pull your chair back without slamming a table behind you. My fear is that as the popularity grows, so will the inside seating.\n\n2. Ordered a bottle of Bell's Winter Ale. As so many restaurants do, they don't advertise the cost of their beverages. Many of the profits in the restaurant industry come from this source. The impetus is a dare for you to ask the cost prior to ordering. Most customer's won't for not wanting to appear \"cheap\". I didn't ask but should have known better. (I find it a panic at many typical restaurants when the waitress acts like she has 'no idea' how much drinks cost - she's hoping you won't want to wait for her to go back to the barkeep to check and will just order one). Try $5 for a 12oz bottle of beer. Unreal. Steer clear of the beer. \n\n3. I ordered their Pancetta (tiny crumbles) and Brie (plenty w/rind) Paninni with (a few) Roasted Pear (small pieces) and some fresh spinach. A great value at $6.50 but larger Pancetta pieces and much more roasted pear would really enhance the sandwich, even at a higher price.\n\n4. My wife ordered the Tuna Melt Paninni but it did not match Einstein Brother's open-faced Tuna Melt on their good grains bagel (with toasted sesame seeds!).\n\n5. My wife also ordered the soup ($2.99/not sure if large or small since once again the pricing is a secret). The corn chowder with sweet potato was too peppery.\n\n6. To their credit they had 3 samples of various baked goods available in small pieces for customers to try. The problem is that they were in sealed plastic containers that required folks to get their hands all over the containers in order to open them and then required reaching bare fingers in to remove a sample touching many pieces in the process.\n\nMy sandwich would have qualified this place as a 5 if that was the only yardstick. Will update my Yelp upon conclusion of next visit.",
"I had the pancetta, brie and pear panini that is mentioned in the other reviews. It was amazing! They must have read the review about it not having enough pancetta, because mine had plenty. And the pears were delish. I thought it was a little small for the price, but then I realized that it all seems to be homemade and the ingredients were nicer than a normal ham and brie panini. I also had the sweet potato chips, and they were also wonderful (although like was previously said, not homemade, but packaged). \n\nThe atmosphere is nice, with a light blue, black, and white color scheme that I found very cute and soothing. We were there for lunch on a Wednesday, and found a table big enough for 7 with no problems. I thought the guys behind the counter were a little aloof and rude, but it seemed like one of them might have been new and maybe a little overwhelmed.\n\nI will definitely be going back here! That panini visits me in my dreams... mmmmmm.",
"Update - I went back again yesterday and the people behind the counter were EXTREMELY friendly. And again, the food was wonderful. Love going here!",
"I'm here practically every day... so I love it. There's so much to love: great granola with coffee in the morning, awesome daily soups and if none of that grabs you the curry chicken salad is the BEST in the Indianapolis area. Pair that on their trio salad and some sweet potato chips and I can eat it every day.\n\nDon't come here if you're in a hurry. You won't be able to enjoy all it has to offer. Good food takes time to actually make...",
"I had a late lunch on Saturday after driving down from Chicago to visit my family in Carmel. I really enjoyed my turkey sandwich and I had a cup of gazpacho to go with it that was fantastic. The menu was very unique and interesting. My entire party enjoyed their lunch and we will definitely be going back. The only thing I would ask that they do differently is turn down the music a bit. It has a bad echo if you sit in the back of the restaurant.",
"This place is wonderful. I enjoy tasting all the new specials they have. Everything is so unique and wonderful. The staff is great and the food is great ."
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"Hands down the best hot dog I had ever tasted. Been to different hog dog stands from Richmond VA to places in the Sacramento CA area as seen on the food network. What made the difference was the bun. I will be back!!!!",
"Ate there before it opened. ( l am from ...New York), Best (Bam) damn dog I ever had. \n\n +Loaded",
"Good quality, and looks very nice. I'll be back.",
"Had a great, quick lunch. Lots of unique and fun menu options. Tater tots were super crispy and lemonade wasn't too sweet. Will definitely be back to try more of the 15 hot dog choices. Locally owned too!",
"Great place for awesome dogs and sausages. A lot of different options including chicken, vegan, and wings and sliders too. There's so many great dogs that I'll be back. I got the Little City Roller with chorizo, onions, peppers, cumin line crema and Sriracha for a little spice and it was delicious!",
"A lot of this can be attributed to the fact that they just opened up, but I wasn't impressed nor I was I disappointed. The taste and quality was good, not great. Presentation was poor, see the picture I added. Wait time was not bad. I look forward to trying this place again in a few months, hopefully there's improvement.",
"Ate there before it opened. ( l am from ...New York), Best (Bam) damn dog I ever had. \n\n +Loaded",
"Food was absolutely delicious, space was a little cramped but hey, just get your food to go and no problem. Place doesn't have a Facebook page, which it will def need. Do yourself a favor and order the bacon ranch tater tots, they are so sooooo good. Hope this place sticks around!",
"The dog is only worth 5 bucks! The roll was hard, thought my plastic fork n knife was going to break. Not quite as good as the pictures on the menu but maybe after the new opening period we will give it another try. And anyway it is next to the best yogurt shop in Reno Honey treat yogurt!",
"I'm pretty sure the brilliant dude who owns this place woke up one morning and said \"I think I'll put macaroni & cheese on a hot dog today\".\n\nThis place is amazeballs fun!!!! My boyfriend saw a sign for it down on Mccarran and we tracked it down right next to the Toys R Us and Honey Treat Yogurt. \n\nThe awesome orange flying arm dude dancing around in the wind totally helped us locate it also. Fun touch.\n\nI instantly fell in love with the décor. They went ballz out with bright orange and a medium shade of grey as their signature colors. The walls, the tables, the menus and even the uniforms show of this fantastic branding. Something about those two colors and the way they put it together along with the rest of the touches (font on menu, quirky facts about hot dogs) instantly won me over - and I hadn't even ordered yet.\n\nThey have a ton of awesome and creative dogs. They aren't even dogs - they are sausages - and each dog has a different sausage. They are all served on real thick buns to complement the theme. For example, my boyfriend and I got two dogs and split them. We got the Mexican Madness dog and the Wisconsin Cheesehead. \n\nThey were so very awesome! The Cheesehead had Macaroni & cheese, green onions, bacon, some awesome possum sauce and was on a super tasty bun. The Mexican Madness boasted queso (yes please), avocado, cilantro and hot sauce on a cheesy bun (yes please again).\n\nDon't worry if you've got kiddos with you! They created a super cool hot dog on a stick which they roll in a waffle iron so you have a cool waffle dog on a stick! \n\nIf Mexican dogs and cheese dogs and waffle dogs don't float your boat don't fret - they have others. Try a Chi-Town, or a Texas Throw Down, or a Buffalo Bill! How about a Cheeseburger dog, or maybe even a dog covered in Mashed Potatoes.\n\nI really love that not only is this a local business but they've partnered up with Great Basin and use their ale in a few of the buns and they carry Record Street beer.\n\nPrices range for the fancy shmancy dogs between $5 and $8. This is just for the dog. Some people think that's pricey - and maybe it is but they are large enough to fill you up (even though you'll want more than one because they are bomb.com) so I don't think it's that bad. Besides, they don't skimp on the toppings and they gotta keep the lights on somehow. \nThe staff was really great and loved to engage in conversation.\n\nBam! Bam Dogs, you got me. A new loyal happy customer. A+"
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"If you remember the restaurant/club that was near Markley & Marshall st. called \"Taylor's at the olde mill\", well this is Chef Keith Taylor's takeout spot featuring quite a few of the items that were featured at the restaurant. Located across the street from Sessano's(another great Norristown restaurant) and a stone's throw from Rita's Water Ice.\n\n All the signature items are on the menu. The 4 cheese Mac & Cheese that made you cry uncle. The pulled pork and beef brisket that made you want to call home and ask your Mom why she couldn't cook like that. The Greens, the Hoppin John, The Candied Yams,...give me a moment.\n\nLet me just end by saying that those flavors we came to love and have missed for over the last three years are back.",
"Go here! Best mac and cheese I think I have ever had. Hoppin john is to die for. Cole slaw is wonderful. Beans are awesome, a bit of pineapple for sweetness. Pulled chicken and pork are the best meats. Corn bread needs a little work (dry, but tasty). Collards are great. \nDon't forget the deserts though! Pecan pie is to die for! Homemade!\nWhite chicken chili (Keith made me try) is the bomb too! I just love this BBQ and its about time we got a good one in Norristown! Closed Sundays and Mondays (sniff!). We are planning our summer bbq's around Keith! Prices are great too!",
"(3.5) ~ good overall food & service. NOTES: There are some tables to eat at, but mostly people go for Take-out. And they're closed on Sundays & Mondays.\n\nMENU\n** Maple Mustard Sauce = (5) Excellent! They have four other BBQ sauces on the counter, but this one was my favorite!:-)\n** Pulled Pork Sandwich = (4) very good & tasty\n** Apple Brown Betty = (4) very good...it's like a decadent Apple Pie:-)\n* St. Louis Style Ribs = (3.5) good smoke flavor in the meat \n* Mac-n-Cheese = (3) ok\n* Maple Mashed Yams = (3) ok",
"This place is the real deal. The chef Keith Taylor has really brought Southern BBQ to Montgomery County. The Smoked Sausage and Brisket were cooked just right and the sides were out of this world. I'd recommend the Mac-n-Cheese, BBQ Beans and Collard Greens to anyone looking for authentic comfort food. \n\nIt's located where the old Boston BBQ joint was located but it's much, much better than it's predecessor. I only wish I left room for desert because they looked great too!",
"The smell alone will draw you in, the place is nice and the prices are reasonable. The ribs are awesome!",
"After my first visit, I have added Zachery's to my list of local go to places. It also becomes the 41st entry on my list of BBQ place's I've been to in my life. (I need to come back a few times before deciding on its position on that list.)\n\nInitial impressions: Because the meat is smoked on the premises with hickory (and as others have pointed out), it smells \"right\" when you enter. The brisket was tender and flavorful, and reflected the long & slow cooking time. The sauces (mild, hot, maple-mustard, carolina vinegar-pepper) were good but not very impressive - thick in a commercial kind of way.\n\nGood first visit; I'll definitely be back.",
"Chef Keith Taylor knocks it out of the park again with this one. I found out that he was responsible for Zachary's BBQ 3 or 4 days ago and my husband and I couldn't wait to get in and try it out. The stars aligned and last night we stopped in to get take out on the way home from work. We got a little of a lot, with Southern Fried chicken, a huge variety of sides, and of course pulled pork. Everything was unbelievably good. You can smell the wood burning all around the restaurant, and when you walk in and the smell of the food mixes with the smell of the pit, it's pure heaven. And the food doesn't disappoint. The staff is not just allowed to, but ENCOURAGED and excited to offer you samples of their food so that you know that you'll like what you're getting, and you can try a few things out before making your decision. Literally everything we got last night gets 4-5 stars. I can highly recommend the pulled pork, fried chicken, okra corn & tomatoes, greens w/turkey, hoppin' john, baked beans (which I don't even eat, but ate a TON of from Zachary's!), mac n cheese, and cole slaw.\n\nTheir prices are really low, and Chef Keith sat down with us while we waited for our food and asked how we heard of the restaurant and let us know about upcoming plans. This is a real community place with good food and good people. We'll be back again and again.",
"My workplace had them cater a recent event. The pulled chicken had a unique smoke and seasoning to it, so much so that it didn't need the sauce to taste good. The baked beans and coleslaw were perfectly done. Nice touch putting pineapple in the beans. The leftovers even tasted great the next day.",
"Unbelievable. I've driven by this place so many times and never thought to go in until a friend recommended it. I got my lunch (as it turns out, 2 lunches worth of food) to go - pulled pork; okra, tomatoes and corn; collard greens with smoked turkey; cornbread. The young woman behind the counter was incredibly helpful, offering me samples of anything I wanted. I got a sample of the collard greens which were terrific and was encouraged to try samples of one of the desserts. I chose the apple brown betty which rocked (I'm watching my calories these days or I would have gotten a a sweet with my meal as well). The young woman put sauce on my pork (zacharys mild) but I found out you could choose from several sauces. An older man (Chef Taylor, I assume) came out and recommended the hot vinegar to go with the pork and made sure I got some where the bottle was shaken up so the spices were included. He said that was the best with the pork and, by god, he was right. The pork was AWESOME - tender, flavorful and with the vinegar sauce just sublime. I loved the corn, tomatoes and okra (also had onions) and the greens. Both were slightly undersalted to my taste (I tend to like things on the salty side) but that's ok as I can always add some salt. I had enough food left over for another entire meal. And I spent $8.95+tax for this feast.\nThere are tables for may maybe 15-20 people here and I plan to rope some friends into a return visit so I can try more things.\nIf you live within 50 miles of this place you should go. Seriously.\nAnd they cater. Wonder if I can talk my office into BBQ for the holiday party this year...",
"Outstanding southern style BBQ food with a unique blend of flavors and delicious sides to choose from. I can honestly say that I thought Famous Dave's was good but this guy has them beat by a mile. The service was fast and the staff was knowlegable and friendly. The decor is simple and clean, ample cooling and comfortable seating. The chef came out to ask us how our food was and I told him in all honesty..\"delicious and off the charts\". Highly recommended. Right between the car wash and Gas Station it's easy to miss."
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"I enjoyed it - the food was good enough and the drinks were yummy.",
"Typical sausage fest, although for a downtown location this one is far better looking and laid out then the one back in Chicago. It's two floors here and they have a corner location with multiple windows with the appearance of an inviting destination. Our waitress was meh, what can you expect from a gal that looks like she wants to be a model and isn't trying to be a good waitress ? Still she's trying to get us to order more but, she hasn't any product knowledge. Ordered an easy enough shot, Alabama slammer aka Loud mouth. Overpriced and not prepared correctly. I'm thinking our server forgot my instructions, heck she hadn't heard of the two alcohols that made up this popular shot. Southern comfort and Peach schnapps. really?! Many of the servers aren't truly nice, just fake nice and not enough to give you a store welcome.\n\nSomething I'm realizing about the state of our country. Doesn't matter where you are, there are just some dudes that never wash their hands! Yuck!",
"I've experienced better service and food at other H-O-O-T-E-R-S! Usually when you walk in to a Hooters you are greeted by some Hooty but here you seat yourself in HOPES that some Hooty will see and serve you. \n\nMy favorite at Hooters is of course, the saucy wings! What sauce? Theirs was nothing like what I've experienced in the past. Theirs was heavily breaded with minimal sauce (like a dash). The fries were scorched too. What makes it so bad, there were probably only 5 tables being waited on and a few at the bar. No excuse!\n\nGeesh, that swinging hook thing they have rigged up to send customers orders to the cooks, seems as though it will eventually poke someone's eye out. Check it out for yourself!\n\nNever again on a lunch break. Seconds from being late to my cube! :(",
"I visited on a Monday evening and so there was Monday Night Football (MNF). The special for the evening was a $5 cheeseburger with fries and $1 for domestic beer on tap. The crowd was friendly and they had trivia throughout the night during the game which encouraged interacting with your neighbors at the bar. The winners for the trivia contest got a case of Bud Light. There are many other restaurants and bars on the same street with live music and MNF, but this was the best for the price.",
"OK, yeah, it's just a Hooter's, but it wasn't as bad for me as it was for some people, so I thought I d share. \n\nWe went here on a Saturday night to watch a Titans game...this close to the stadium, I thought for sure it would be really crowded and service would be horribly slow, but this wasn't the case. \n\nWe got plenty of attention form the waitress, and she was very pleasant and relatively quick. The food was Hooter's food, nothing spectacular, obviously, but let's face it; that's not why you go to hooter's, right? Right.\n\nWe were there for over 3 hours because the game went into, and I expected to get some angry glares in our direction, but they were OK to let us t\\sit there even after I quit buying beers. \n\nOverall, I'd say it was better than your average hooter's.",
"Its a Hooters. What can I say.\n\nI stopped by here instead of the country bars on my first night in town. The place was a little empty which was great compared to everything on Broadway. The food was like it always is and the beers were good.",
"Food was exactly what you expect from Hooters... Hot hot wings were delisious and beer was tasty. \n\nWaitresses need some help, our tables first girl was awesome keeping glasses full and food coming... Second waitress was more about flirting at ours and other tables instead of doing her job... Looking around the bar she was the rule and the two exceptions were working their tails off keeping their tables happy while a dozen or so watched.",
"Nice large Hooters, that is the restaurant. Although they do have other large hooters within the large Hooters. You would think we had an earthquake the way the Hooters were shaking in the Hooters.",
"This location is one of the best. The gal's are not only beautiful, but very personable. The food was great, and delivered hot. When you have been to as many locations as I, you start appreciating the locations where the staff is enjoying themselves, and this is one of those!",
"Full disclosure here. I have never been to a Hooters before, and have heard about the legendary Hooters wings, so I actually came in with some expectations. \n\nI met a group of guys after work for some wings and drinks to celebrate a job opportunity a friend got. \n\nThe beers are expensive, and 90% of the ladies in there should not have been wearing the 80's gym socks and ill fitting booty shorts. Very unflattering.\n\nNow onto the wings. DIS-GUS-TING. Heavily breaded, greasy, and nasty sauce. Did I mention greasy? I had three wings and called it quits. It tasted like I was sipping on Canola oil. \n\nWith all of the hype and hoop-la, the only way I could have been more disappointed is if they crapped on our table. And by crapped, I mean doodoo feces."
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"I love this place. I want to try everything, but the pot roast, turkey, and breakfast sandwiches are so dang good I think about them until I can eat them again. I'm sure all of their sandwiches are equally well thought out and complete and I look forward to trying them when I have finally had enough of my beloved 3. I should add that I never thought I would leave a positive review for a turkey sandwich, but it's so effing good. Excellent, friendly service. Fun space. And they donate a sandwich for every sandwich they sell. They seem to fit perfectly with everything I like about Boise.",
"I ate here yesterday. I ordered the \"Banh-Belly\" a pork belly banh mi, a side salad and a drink. The place is attractive inside and the staff was friendly. I received my food in a timely manner. Unfortunately, I'm not sure that whoever made the \"Banh-Belly\" has ever had a banh mi. The bread was a highly toasted baguette, such that when I bit out of it kind of disintegrated into crumbs. The little pork belly that was on the sandwich was cooked well enough, but greasier than pork belly needs to be. The weird thing was the flavor profile, it was a lot more like a poorly executed carolina pulled pork sandwich with cole slaw than Banh Mi. Allegedly came with cilantro and garlic aioli, but I couldn't find it. The salad was about a cup of bagged mix greens with a really astringent housemade vinaigrette that managed to be white, so I'm not sure what all was in it. All this cost $11. For less than $11 I could have had something spectacular at Bleubird, the really excellent Banh Mi at Edge Brewing or Baguette Deli, or eaten a full service meal nearly anywhere in downtown Boise. It wasn't gross, it just wasn't good at all. Jimmy John's and Subway are better and cheaper, Bleubird and Zupas are far superior and in the same price range. This place is very close to my office and I wanted to like it, but I won't be back.",
"Good vibes. Chill spot. That patio is prime time local especially when it's sunny out. I like that they have sour beer which is semi-rare even if it is 4.50 for 1 can. - I got the Reuben. \"I like to say that you can just how quality a place is based on their Reuben. \" Well I would give a quality 7.5. Good meat. Decent sauce to meet ratio. The bread was a little tough to my liking but that's how Reuben's are and everyone has their own style so can't complain. It was a good sandwich. My gal got the Sloppy Joe. The Chorizo made the sandy, although she wasn't really feelin the salad. O I also got the Tater gems and they were bommmmb lol. But I also just really like tater tots so what can I say. - Overall the place is cool, decent food, and great vibes. Cool hangout spot. Summer time will be bumpin I'm sure.",
"Went to this place with a friend for lunch. The food and atmosphere was very chill but what really impressed me was when my friend found out she was allergic to a ingredient in her order they immediately changed it and she had a new order in less than five minutes. The manager was incredibly nice and you can tell he truly cares about the Even Stevens cause. I will be going back.",
"Food was really good. I had the Cuban. Really good. And the side salad was nice a fresh. My wife had the brioche french toast. It was yummy as well. We will definitely come back.",
"I knew something was up, when I walked one morning down Bannock Street to my Favorite Coffee spot in downtown Boise, and the smell of hot breakfast was in the air. Haven't been to Even Stevens for breakfast yet (but I assure you I soon will...), but did have the chance to visit for lunch. \n\nThe place is well designed, with plenty of inside space and outdoor seating as well. The look and feel is great. Be advised, because it is relatively new and Boiseans love their downtown sandwich spots, the lunch line builds up quick. I had the 'Mihami Vice' sandwich with ROAST PORK, HAM, WHOLE MUSTARD, SWISS, PICKLE SPEARS, on a toasted BAGUETTE (essentially a Cubano), and it was Fabulous. There are a whole assortment of other sandwiches on the menu, two of which I plan to tackle soon (Pot Roast Dip and Sloppy Joe), along with other items.\n\nFood was great. Ambiance was fabulous and service was top notch. Hihgly recommend. Just be ready for a busy lunchtime crowd.",
"Dollar Budweiser... enough said!!! Food was great too, not to mention I fed a charity a sandwhich just by ordering one myself. Awesome atmosphere with good prices, I will most definitely be back!",
"The wait to order was long but we went at lunch time so, eh. The atmosphere is hipster and fun, and the patio was great although more shade options as we head into summer will make a big difference on whether or not we hit up this spot for lunch over the next few months. \n\nThe food was great. I had the turkey pot roast and chips and my girlfriend had the Turkey Day and salad, and we got the basic tots to share. The tots were a bit too crispy and the aioli was very heavy on them, but the flavor was there. The sandwiches were tasty but overall the meal felt oddly heavy for us, but might have had something to do with the heat outside :)\n\nWe will for sure be back. Service was friendly, location is great, food is tasty. Great new spot with a great cause!",
"To enjoy a meal this tasty on perfect patio with amazingly friendly staff while at the same time giving back to the community is a home run hit by Even Steven's. What a great addition to down town Boise!",
"This was our first time. We were a little hesitant because of the normal Sunday waits at most down town brunch places. But the wait was minimal and the food was fast. Honestly the best breakfast burrito I have ever had. And my wife got unlimited French toast for less then $4! Will be back! The atmosphere is super fun by the way."
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"when i was in college, they had $4 lunch specials until 4. so cheap! i would drive there from iv just for the good deal. again, chinese in santa barbara sucks so bad.",
"Okay this place is actually in LaCumbre Plaza next to a starbucks.\nAnyway its a small storefront, and its pretty tasty.\nThe restaurant itself is booths and tables with a white and mirror decor. Not a lot of silly faux-chinese decor here.\nI got food for takeout.\nIt was pretty good.\nThe menu was pretty standard white people chinese. No jellyfish etc.\nAnyway it was very good and clean, light tasting even, not heavy-handed. Which is nice for a change.\nVery good. I'd eat there again.",
"Tasty Chinese food that holds the American style of the cuisine. The restaurant in a little compact inside, and I wish the booths were a bit larger on leg-room.\n\nThey have shao lum bao soup dumplings here, but they aren't great. However, I consider some far superior to none.\n\nWhile I'm still looking for \"Very good, standard Chinese food\" in the Santa Barbara area, this is currently my top pick.",
"I've eaten at all of the Chinese Restaurants in Santa Barbara and none compare to the quality meals that you get here. I have yet to ever get a dish that I did not like.\n\nI would suggest getting the Chef's Specialties. They are just delicious!",
"3 and a half stars. \n\nI was in a very Chinese take out mood, and the food was good, especially for take out. The problem I had was that when one orders take out for the lunch special, they forfeit most of the stuff that makes the lunch \"special\"--the soup and salad. They claim they cant do it because it would make the egg roll soggy? That don't make no sense. No sense at all. \n\nGot mongolian beef. Tasty. Spot-hitting, in fact!",
"The decor doesn't match the menu/prices... It looks very fancy and the waiters are well dressed, while the food is your typical chinese take-out.\n\nThey are very popular for take out. During the dinner hour the vast majority of customers who come in are picking up take-out food.\n\nThe soy chicken tastes almost exactly like chicken nuggets. Tasty.\n\nIt is very \"american-friendly\" food.\n\nGood sized portions.",
"Found this place by chance and enjoyed every bite.\n\nWe ordered :\nWalnut Honey shrimp\nGenerals Chicken\n\nBoth were very flavorful without being drenched in sauces. Portion sizes were perfect for 2.\n\nThe wait staff were very nice!",
"There's a reason they continue to win \"best of\" in santa barbara. Everything I've tried is always delicious and never too greasy. Great quality, and the woman who is always there (I think the owner?) is very adorable and friendly. \nWhat I also love about this place are their vegetarian options. Their soy chicken dishes are great, especially when you are sick of just plain tofu",
"Best Chinese food for the price. Even though i did say another restaurant had the best Chinese food, this place is the best value for the quality of food they serve. I have never actually sat down inside so i cannot comment on the service, but they have gotten my order right every time so I'm happy!\n\nThe kung pao chicken is good. I say this because many other restaurants in town try to pass off more water chestnuts than chicken. this place does not do that and they are very generous. the noodles are great and its the kind of quality chinese cuisine that reminds me of the bay area.",
"One of the best Chinese restaurants in SB. Always busy with customers and phone calls."
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"I wish I could give this place 6 stars! First of all, I love the location. They have plenty of street parking and it's close to IKEA. I had the OG fire bowl with tuna. It was full of flavor and had the perfect amount of spice. I also had a side of wonton chips, you have to try them!",
"I went today and I must say that the OG was delicious. I will definitely go back and continue to spread the word about this place",
"FIRE! \n\nI'll expand...Blk Mkt is just what my heart has been yearning for since I left the Bay. Sushirito!!!! Yessss the amazing, astounding, extraordinarily delicious sushi burrito concoction has arrived in the Lou. And guess what it's even centrally located in the West End Neighborhood. SLU students & staff are gonna love this addition. \n\nToday was my lucky day because I had no idea Blk Mkt was even a thing until I went in to grab a cappuccino from its neighboring business (Kaldi's).\n\nThe long line extending out the door caught my attention. I took a peek inside like any reasonably inquisitive person would and whaddayaknow...sushirito!\n\nPick your poison:\nBurrito \nBowl\nSalad \n\nPick your staple:\nChicken \nSeafood \nVeggies \n\nPick a sauce, pick a soda, pick a seat. \n\nSo it was opening day when I arrived. The wait was astronomical but staffers handled it well. They were all very pleasant under pressure and produced a fingerlicking good Holy Shiitake Sushi Burrito for me. \n\nMy new favorite. I'll be back tomorrow actually. \n\n~Christy",
"I rather enjoy these fresh, extremely filling sushi burritos. My co-worker had the Shaka Poke nachos and reported they were great. They use the wonton chips as the base.\n\nI had the Swedish Fish roll. It was great. Fresh, clean tastes that filled.\n\nI really loved having the wonton chips and sauces on the side.\n\nThe weird containers for their rolls were a bit ridiculous but kinda awesome branding.\n\nMinor failing: their folks doing the rolling need to work on the tightness of their rolls. The ones we got fell apart a bit too easily.\n\nMy co-workers also reported that the Holy Shiitake was too salty.",
"After waiting for this restaurant to open after 3 months, finally stopped by to try it this afternoon. OG Fire bowl with spicy tuna= two thumbs up! Line wasn't incredibly long for 12:30 either and moved fairly quickly besides the wait on the spicy tuna. Would have been a 5 star rating with a fully stocked counter/faster replacement time. I also appreciate the rewards program and will definitely be going back to try the rest of the menu! So happy sushi burritos have finally made their way to St. Louis!",
"OMG. Just had the salmon roll and the shrimp. They both were really good and healthy beyond belief. Each was loaded with fresh veggies, a meat and your choice of 4 different sauces. I errored on the cautious side and chose a mild sauce when I should have picked a spicier one. It was still delicious however and I will be back. Prices ranged from $10.50- $13.75. One roll is more than enough to satisfy any appetite. You will not be disappointed!",
"This place was great! I know they recently opened but its sushi in a burrito. They were out of a few items but I was there about an hour before close. That tells me that the place is busy and food is fresh. I had the Krilla Krunch, it had great flavors and just like a sushi roll. I'm very excited to try other rolls here! I find it pretty awesome they have poke!",
"I kept seeing press about Blk Mkt Eats and decided to check it out last night! They haven't even been open for a week so there were some kinks they were still working out but overall, I loved it and will be back! First thing I noticed when I got there was how small the dining room was - I think I counted six chairs. So if you decide to go, you should probably plan on getting your meal to go. We were second in line but had to wait a little bit for the rice wraps to get done - it wasn't too bad and the customer service was great! There were two of us dining and we decide to each get a different burrito and then each try half. So we got the tuna OG Fire and the Krilla Krunch. I ate the Krilla Krunch first and really liked it! The only problem I had though was that I could never get a bite with everything in it - my first bite was just carrots, then cucumbers, then I got to the tempura shrimp. It was all good though! After I finished that, I moved on to the OG fire - I loved it! I didn't have the problem I had with the Krilla Krunch and could taste everything. It was very spicy/hot with the combination on the OG fire sauce and the jalapenos (we did request a heavy amount though so the heat was probably our fault...) We also got the wonton chips - they were great! They reminded me of crab rangoon without the filling. And we got their sodas, which, I think, are their own brand. It was all very tasty and I will definitely be back!",
"Great place! Thanks to Instagram, I kept seeing photos of their burrito sized sushi rolls so I knew they were opening up sometime. As it turns out, they're 2 blocks from my work! \n\nI came here today with my spouse and a friend. The line was out the door, but it's not their fault that the inside is small, plus they moved us through quickly and efficiently. No complaints there. \n\nI ordered the Seoul Delicious roll and I really enjoyed it! The grilled chicken was well seasoned, the pickles were a great contrast, and I love me some crispy fried shallots (I seriously have a tub of those things in my freezer). The combination of meat and veggies and rice all wrapped in seaweed was delicious, so it lived up to its name! I think maybe next time I'll get it in bowl form just so it's easier to eat, though. \n\n5 stars because: \n- decent price (around $10) \n- tasty meal \n- close by my work \n- fast (food was ready as soon as I ordered)",
"I have been waiting for a truly new concept to enter the awesome St. Louis food scene and I am so happy we now have the sushi burrito trend! I had been following their drool worthy posts on Facebook and couldn't wait to try it out. The staff was extremely friendly when I entered the tiny shop and explained the menu to me when they asked if it was my first time. I couldn't decide between the giant sushi burritos and the nachos so I tried both. The sushi burrito was a giant sushi roll I opted for the OG Fire on both orders with tuna option on the nachos and salmon option on the roll. The burrito was a more filling sushi roll with the same price point you would pay in a sushi restaurant. The nachos were incredible and unique! They used delicious wonton chips that totally made it with a hefty serving of fish on top. Definitely worth the high price point. Can't wait to return!"
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"Crawfish Benedict - yummy!!!\n\nRoyal House was the perfect start to my first trip NOLA! After going for a quick jog in the morning, I was hungry and ready to enjoy some delicious New Orleans food. \n\nThere was no wait on a Saturday morning - unlike Petunias down the street (which is totally not worth the wait...I'll explain in my review later). The host was super friendly. The food arrived quickly. It was decently priced (approx. $11). And, the food tasted awesome! I'm a benedict lover, and this crawfish benedict was one of the best benedicts I've had! It was served with this creamy shrimp sauce - not hollandaise. This was a nice, unique touch. The crawfish was fresh - obviously! The side of cajun potatoes were also delish. \n\nI highly recommend this place before it becomes crazy touristy ;-)",
"We stopped in Royal House for a late afternoon lunch because Domino the host pulled us in with a promise that they could create a vegetarian meal. With him and Scott as our server, this was some of our best service in the city. It's a casual place with a focus on oysters. We ordered the spinach artichoke dip, which was DELICIOUS. They specially prepared a vegetarian muffaletta for my friend and i had the crab platter. Definitely recommended for the service and decent food. Nice ambience with the ceiling fans and open windows in the French Quarter. \n\nAlso - we were sent here from Brennan's, which had just stopped serving lunch",
"Royal House is a good place to stop in and have breakfast if your not in the mood to stand in line for hours elsewhere. They serve up the usual breakfast fare with a creole/cajun twist with the emphasis on creatures that lurk in the deeps.\n\nA quick word of warning for those a little adverse to seafood: The eggs benedict are served with a crawfish/seafood hollandaise sauce which isn't explained on the menu so if your not a big seafood fan it might be best to get the sauce served on the side.",
"I have attempted to replicate their charbroiled oysters and have come nowhere close. \"Plump Louisiana oysters, fresh shucked and topped with a zesty lemon and Parmesan cheese filling then broiled to bubbly perfection.\" Not to sound like a fatty, but I was scrapping the cheese off the shell with my knife (okay, I lied... my nails! I didn't want to sound like a super fatty). My tour guide loves oysters and has tried many charbroiled oysters around NOLA and says Royal House is definitely the best. \n\nFurthermore, since it was my first NOLA meal, my tour guide suggested I get the Taste of New Orleans, which allows you to sample the city's dishes: chicken and sausage jambalaya, crawfish etouffee, and chicken and sausage gumbo. My personal favorite of the three was the etouffee, but that was my first time having it, so I don't have anything to compare it to.\n\nAND I don't remember what the drink was called, but I had this mango drink from the bar that our server recommended. SOOOO GOOD!\n\nIt might not be as old as all the other places, but their recipes and service are perfected. I miss you, Royal House!",
"Great People, Great Food! What more can you ask for?\n\nI stopped in this week to grab a late dinner. I was in town for business so I grabbed a seat at the bar and started chatting it up with the guy working there.\n\nI'm guessing he was 20 years old, and knew the menu well. Made a few recommendations and we continued to talk.\n\nI ordered the \"trio\" sampler that consisted of oysters done a few different ways. One of the best dishes I've had in NOLA. I've been to all the fancy places in NOLA and the food was in line with some of the places that will charge you 4 times more. \n\nThe food was way above average... Friendly staff working there... I would go back again in a heart beat! \n\nHighly recommended!",
"I can't think of a restaurant in NO with higher standards for a very moderate price. Excellent Gumbo, Redfish, Salmon, Crab and Corn Soup, Spinach Salad, and the best Hurricane and Bloddy Mary in town. Friendly service from the door/maitre'd on into the restaurant. The oyster bar is just fantastic and so are the people serving the oysters. It was my favorite place in New Orleans. I will be recommending it.",
"I was wandering down Royal Street, looking for a place to stop and rest my weary feet, get a snack and hydrate. Royal House had some nice window tables and I asked if I could have one to have a snack. (I always feel like I have to apologize for not ordering a full meal and taking up prime real estate....)\n\nThe host and waitstaff were great. I had some of the best fries I have ever tasted (the tell me the secret is the fries are dipped lightly in batter first).\n\nGreat people watching and lovely fries, what more can a weary tourist ask for.",
"I believe Royal House is in the same Brennan family restaurant dynasty, cousin to the larger Bourbon Street location called, Bourbon House. Food and the scene here is much better (and a bit more civil and relaxed), as good as any oyster house in the French Quarter. The corner location offers a long bistro-like bar, friendly bartenders, and scattered tables for a proper sit down meal. It's hard to recommend any one dish over another - it's either raw, baked or fried - take your pick. Veggies, but for a couple salads, are missing from the menu.",
"So, on my trip to New Orleans, my coworker & I made it a point to wrap up our work on our last afternoon there, to carve out some time for Bourbon Street. We had made the walk down, scored some brewskies & were back out on the street (man, Atlanta's really gotta get an area like this) hunting for some dinner, 'cause the drinking wasn't going to get far, on empty stomachs. After checking out a few side streets from Bourbon, we came down to Royal, and saw the Royal House Oyster Bar; unlike a lot of the joints we had ambled past, this place neither had a line running down the street, nor was it deserted, which never bodes well for the food within. \n\nWe were waved in by a friendly maître d' who welcomed both us and the milk-pail-sized beers in our mitts (again, just gotta love this town), and were taken right back to a table by the bar, with a window for people watching. My coworker went for the \"Taste of New Orleans\", which is a single plate featuring the 'holy trinity' of Louisiana cuisine, Jambalaya, Etoufee & Gumbo. All three looked pretty good, and came together to make up a pretty heavy-portioned plate of food. \n\nI figured, I'm in an oyster bar, heck, why not be different & go for the oysters? I love Oysters Rockefeller, and a half dozen of those got penciled in first, on my wish list. I completed my order with the Oysters Royale, & stuck with the tub of malted goodness I had brought in with me. The kitchen must have been pretty well stacked, staff-wise, because the food came out pretty quickly.\n\n I soon had two rock-salt-laden platters groaning under the weight of the most monstrously-mounded oyster-goodness concoctions I've ever seen. These things were piled high, folks. If you're the type who likes to get a dainty niblet of oyster with every mini-forkful of dressing, you're going to need really good knife skills. Otherwise, you're going to have to gnosh your way down to where the bivalve resides. The dressings were light & moist on the inside, a testament to delicate handling on the part of the cooks. They were baked off to delectable perfection. The Oysters Royale struck me as a little bland, but that could perhaps be due to being enjoyed alongside the Oysters Rockefeller, which were packed with flavor. \n\nA side note on the Rockefellers here; they're a good deal spicier than I've had anywhere else before. I chalked that up to being in New Orleans, and still enjoyed them immensely, but if you're capsaicin-averse, you might want to consider some of the other offerings...or order a glass of milk. My dinner ended up consisting entirely of the dozen oysters, but even after handing over two for sampling purposes, I departed as stuffed as the oysters had been. Bravo, Royal House, may you enjoy a long run in the French Quarter, for I shall be back. Merci Bien.",
"A dozen fresh oysters on a platter $12.\n\nNot getting sick (which means they were good quality) = priceless!\n\nBloody Mary and a side of Jambalaya were major pluses!\n\n5 stars in my book just because of getting a dozen oysters at $12 is a major find!"
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"I was lucky enough to be able to dine during training. Wow, everyone is so happy to be there. Smiling, friendly and helpful. The store manager even thanked us for coming in a shook my hand. \n\nWhat I ordered...\n\nPork queso dip: Delicious the pork wasn't dry and had a good seasoning. I mixed the pork I'm with the white queso. Very good not spicy at all. Would serve 2-4 people. \n\n\n12 traditional wings with 2 different sauces.\n\nStrawberry Hot: Which is very sweet with a undertone of a mild heat. Good but my other wings were AMAZING. \n\nAsiago Parmesan/ Medium: These are BANGING good! Seriously, I don't know if I'll try another combo or flavor. \n\nThey have 21 flavors a mix of dry rub and sauces. You can mix 1 dry rub with 1 sauce. As I did with the Asiago Parmesan and Medium. Recommend to me by Rosie (Roseanna) and Sarah.\n\nRanch and Jalapeño Ranch. Both delicious. \n\nI can't wait to go back and try more items. I love they have healthy options like fresh salads and fruit if wanted.",
"I'll be eating here ALOT moving forward. This was a soft opening and yes there were some things that needed to be tweaked but the staff and management was very attentative and worked very hard to make sure everything was satisfactory. This place will be a hit in Rita Ranch for quite awhile I'm sure!",
"Grand opening...it was perfect all the way around, hot fresh food and Delish! The staff was incredible and super friendly and efficient. Prices are just right! This location will be a huge success, was much needed out here! Congrats Native!",
"Our family had a great time we had wings we had pizza we had drinks our waitress was great Leah we will definitely go back again I wife even want to get a job there. \nIt was opening night and we didn't even have to wait very long we have lots and lots of televisions",
"Yay great first time at Native tonight! Well, I only ordered to-go actually... But my short experience was exceptional nonetheless! I ordered a pound of boneless wings with half honey hot and half spicy honey mustard. The honey hot were the bomb dot com! Sweet and saucy with a nice bite. The honey mustard were nothing to rave about compared to the honey hot. They were also slightly dry (we all know I ain't got time for dry wings). Service was fast and organized for being the grand opening. Great job to the newly trained staff. I am so excited to have a great wing place (wings are my favorite food) and sports bar next to my house! Yay!!!! Will be coming in to dine-in very soon.",
"Went to Native again today, still 100% satisfied, customer service was pristine, food was hot and fresh, and Delish! Today I had the Philly Chessesteak sandwich with onion rings and an ice tea, I got the queso sauce on the side for the sandwich because I had not had it before and didn't want it to ruin my sandwich if I didn't like it, it was very tasty! Their onion rings are thick and huge and the best I've ever tasted hands down ! Ice tea fresh brewed and Delish! They have so many different items on their menu I can't wait to return to try something new! Way to go Native!",
"First off I want to say we sincerely wanted to like this place. After all who doesn't enjoy a good order of comfort food? We decided to oder takeout as the restaurant having just opened was understandably jammed packed. The manager that greeted us was notably busy, yet pleasant in attitude. When we asked about takeout, however he looked confused, and openly explained it would take just as long to obtain our takeout order as it would to wait the 45-60 mins to be seated. This seemed rather odd, but again seeing how busy they were we certainly weren't going to question him, still we believed it was worth the try to place a to go order. The food (we ordered a 12 piece wing combo, loaded tots, and onion rings.) was to say the least underwhelming, incredibly dry, and honestly for the most part inedible due to its dryness and overall texture. It was barely palatable, so we discarded nearly our entire order after having only taken just a few bites. Had we'd not been hungry I'm not sure we would've eaten even the little bit that we did. I do hope that the business continues, as it has brought in much needed employment to the area. We remain hopeful that perhaps in time thing's will improve. For now we won't be returning to Native Wings, but sincerely wish them the best in the future.",
"Awful! I went in and placed an order for take out. Sure they were busy and I took that into consideration. I ordered a house calzone. After 30 minutes, I asked where my food was. Some other people came in to pick up their take out and while they waited, they were offered something to drink. Not the rest of us who were there longer. There were about 8 employees just standing around the entire time I was there and not one took it upon themselves to ask where my food was.\n\nAnyway, I finally get my calzone, 40 minutes later and after a 5 minute drive home, my food was lukewarm at best, leaving me to think my food was just sitting in the kitchen somewhere getting cold. The house calzone has sausage and pepperoni. I only got sausage in mine, meaning the cooks don't even know what ingredients are in their dishes.\n\nI will never go back there. Food was bland, cold and small portions.",
"Waited an hour to be seated, an hour for food, then the kitchen serves a salad with tomato to my companion after being told she is deathly allergic. They bring her a salad with tomato and before she realizes it, her throat begins to close making breathing a challenge. Fortunately she carries Benadryl just for such moronic occasions. When a man who appeared to be the manager came to the table to see if everyone was \"happy\" I directed him to her. He seemed unconcerned with the issue although he did apologize and have another salad made for her. Too bad it took an additional 20 minutes for them to bring it and by that time everyone else had finished their dinners. She had them bag it up to go. She is in her 1st trimester of pregnancy and experienced a life threatening event. All the manager said was \"we've only been open for 3 days\". So much more could have been said and done. It will be a long time if ever before I return.",
"My family of six went on a weekday night, early. They have only been open for 4 days, so we expected some hiccups. We were seated immediately, which was great! By 6pm, they had several families waiting. \n\nOur server, Zach, was awesome and attentive. Beverage refills were always coming. The food took a really long time, easily 30-40 minutes. I'm sure they are working on that. The music was crazy loud. It's definitely a sports bar feel, every square inch of wall is covered with a tv. I think we could see 7 tvs from where we were sitting. None of family talked to each other, they all just watched tv. With the music, we couldn't have talked if we wanted to.\n\nFOOD: We started with the pork queso dip. It was delicious. I think it was the best thing we had. \n\nBacon cheeseburger: my son declared it one of the best burgers he has had. Personally, I thought it was mediocre. It was overcooked (we were told they cook them medium well. I asked for medium, and it was cooked well done). It was also over seasoned. It was very juicy, though. I'd give them another try. \n\nBoneless wings: salt and vinegar were tasty, strawberry hot were just ok, my son loved the bbq hot, I didn't care for them. We definitely need to try more flavors before judging. The hubby mentioned that they were a bit dry, needing more sauce.\n\nKids meal: both littles got the sliders and loved them. The fresh fruit was green apples, oranges and strawberries. It was perfectly ripe.\n\nI plan to come back during the day, hopefully it will be a bit quieter. Overall, a good experience. When they get the kinks worked out, I believe it will be a great (but noisy) restaurant. The service was super great."
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"As expected. Great selection of beers, 40 on tap and 77 bottled brews, plenty to chose from if you're not the picky, anal friend who I was with tonight. ;-)\n\nThis is a brand new pub in the space that used to house the Macaroni Grill in Airport Square, across from Montgomery Mall. There was a lively crowd being the first week they are open. \n\nService I must say was very good for this spin-off of PJ Whelihan's.\n\nWednesday is 'buck a shuck' night with a good variety of raw oysters, served with a mediocre vinegar/shallot, a nice horseradish, lemon and cocktail sauce. This a a do-over, I will return on a Wednesday just to suck these little babies down.\n\nThe hot wings (they also have smoked wings, but smoke is not my fave flavor on wings) were delightful, HUGE, MEATY, and just hot enough. Your lips don't swell up from the heat. These are better than PJ's wings in my opinion. Let's give them 4 1/2 stars.\n\nThe sandwiches were a let down. The roll with the crackling pork sandwich was soft and blah, the meat so-so, the provolone not melted as the sandwich was lukewarm at best in temp. My friend had the chicken with avocado on brioche bread. The bread was just like white bread, no flair, no flavor, just there as ends on a small piece of chicken. The homemade potato chips were a nice addition, they saved the sandwich dishes from total failure. \n\nI will be back, the beer selection, the wings, Wednesday night oysters, the service and I'll try a burger next time.\n\nGood luck and I hope they do well. We need a good pub in that area.",
"Came here the first day and was amazed.\nIt's like they have been open for years.\nFood was delicious and the beer selection amazing.\nI will be going back again for sure.",
"It just opened last week, so we will give them a little bit of leeway, but...\n\nIt took about 12-15 minutes for our first beer (water was quick). When we looked at the bar, the staff were checking out their phones, which was surprising given the fact that there was a 30-minute wait to be seated.\n\nWe ordered the \"poutine fries\" as an appetizer and they were pretty good. Perhaps could have been a bit more even on the gravy distribution, but not nothing to be angry about...\n\nThe biggest disappointments were our main courses. She had a burger (ordered medium) that was charred (aka burnt) on the outside, but medium-rare on the inside. The grill was obviously way too hot and (over-)seared the outside of the burger, while not cooking the inside of the burger. I like medium burgers and was repulsed by her burger.\n\nMe? I ordered the \"Cracklin' Pork Sandwich\" that was, unfortunately, served in a bed of its own \"juice.\" I picked up the sandwich (after removing the toothpick) and it fell apart from the bottom; given that pork is the 'other white meat,' it was confusing why there was so much liquid at the bottom of my plate? Isn't white meat supposed to be low-fat? Either way, the sandwich was fairly bland with little flavor beyond the long hots. The chips that accompanied my sandwich were over-fried...completely hard, no salt/flavor, and generally un-appetizing.\n\nOverall, we'll give them one more chance in November or December to see if they can improve upon this initial opening, but save your money for the moment...for the $70 we spent (2 meals, 2 beers/each), it was definitely not worth the price of admission (nor the wait).",
"Aside from the long wait (which we expected as it was the opening weekend) we had a nice experience here and can't wait to go back. \n\nService - was great, friendly and fast, although given how busy it was I'm sure others didn't have similar experience. I'm sure as time goes on it will become more consistent. \n\nBeer - Amazing selection of beer, and reasonably priced. This area needed a place with a selection of beer like this and although it's not a \"sports bar\" there are plenty of TV's so a great place to enjoy a beer and watch a game.\n\nFood - I ordered the buffalo chicken wings. The wings were meaty and the sauce was decent, but they were soggy and just ok overall. My wife got a salad and she loved it, the kids ordered from the kids menu and the food was fine. \n\nOverall I am thrilled to have this place in our area.",
"Still love the place but just see more and more kids here.\nDon't really want to sit down and have my dinner sitting next to a screaming kid.",
"I was very excited to visit the new outpost of the PJ Whelihan's Pour House in North Wales. They have 40 plus taps there, including at least one cask/firkin so they take their beer seriously.\n\nService was a bit uneven sitting at the bar, as more than one person approached me, took drink orders and food orders. Felt as if the left hand didn't know what the right hand was doing. That said, service was with a smile, and they definitely aimed to please.\n\nBeers there were not just the standard craft beers, as I found some gems from Evil Twin, and other local breweries. To eat I had their steamers as they are emphasizing their shellfish. (Cannot wait to go to buck a shuck on Wednesdays... ) That said, the steamers were presented in a nice big bowl, complete with aromatic broth (garlic and lemon flavors dominated) and a couple of nice pieces of garlic bread to dip in the the broth after the shellfish were gone. My only complaint was that there was sand in several of the steamers which detracted slightly from the experience. All in all a solid place and worth going back to.",
"My boyfriend and I were excited to try this place, and the other night after getting out of work (in the same parking lot), I noticed it was open, so in we went!\n\nAs expected, there was a wait, but they said it would only be about 15-20 minute wait; I honestly expected the girl to say an hour with how packed it looked! This isn't an issue, BUT I did note the large empty space they have near an entrance not having any seating for while you wait. I -really- wanted to sit since I just got off a 12 hour workday. Standing for another 15 wasn't a big deal, but I could see if the wait was longer, it would be a nice option for those busier times.\n\nOnce we were seated, we noticed how many beer options there was! Usually when we go out, we might get a beer, but tonight? We each had two different kinds since we couldn't pick and tasted each other's as well. This place has the BEST beer selection in the area! The list was absolutely huge and we will definitely return just to try some others!\n\nOnto the food! \nFor an appetizer, we picked the fried mozzarella. I didn't enjoy it too much, but it still was real good, just not as good as some other ones I've had is all I'm saying. My boyfriend thought this was the best though, he really enjoyed the breading and the puttanesca sauce. \n\nFor our entrees, he ordered the pickleback burger, which he enjoyed, he didn't really say much else besides that he liked it. For me, I -tried- to order the Great Western, but when I asked if I could change the burger to their standard beef patty instead of the bison, she told me that it was already mixed and I couldn't change it?...This didn't really make sense to me, since now instead of that, I ordered a different burger and simply changed the toppings to be the Western's toppings (for an upcharge...), so I still got what I want, but I had to pay for the onion straws and such. I'm not really sure why I had to leap through all of those hoops to achieve this, but I was told I couldn't do it the way that would have been, well, least complicated. I should have asked to speak to the manager to get a better explanation. The burger was good, and I could see us getting one in the future with a nice beer.\n\nLast, our dessert. This is mainly what I was excited about, the fried s'mores! When they were brought out, I was kind of disappointed. The plating was simple, four small fried s'mores pieces, they were in two stacks, nothing else. No dips, no powdered sugar, no whipped cream, no flares whatsoever. They tasted good, but to be honest? They were pretty boring.\n\nOverall, The Pour House was pretty good. The name makes me miss a place by the same name from Boston, which btw is an amazing place. I enjoyed it, and I'll probably go back, but just for a simple burger and an amazing beer.",
"My husband and I decided to try this place out to watch the first Flyers game of the season. The place was very crowded when we got there, which is always a good sign for a new place. We found some seats at the bar and was greeted immediately. Service was good throughout, and food was really delicious, and we loved the beer selection.\n\nThe reason I give only 3 stars was the very rude service when we were trying to leave. Our bartender just disappeared and later found mingling, another just hung at the back of the bar doing nothing, and the third one was tending only one side and ignoring our side. A couple \"excuse me\" and \"when you have a chance\" were completely ignored, when all I wanted to do was close my tab to go home!! I finally had to flag down a HOSTESS to finally get my tab closed, and was received by a very rude response by the bar tender. \n\nI'm sorry the bar is busy and you're understaffed for various reasons, but you don't ignore people, and you don't treat them rudely when they've been trying kindly to get their check for 30 minutes. An acknowledgement that you've heard me and you'll be there in a sec is all I need. Common courtesy. \n\nWe will give it another shot, but if any of the servers are rude again, I will be taking my business back to PJ's to watch games since they know how to treat customers.",
"Still love the place but just see more and more kids here.\nDon't really want to sit out I have my dinner next to a screaming kid.",
"My friends and I were home for the weekend and were looking for a place to watch the Eagle's game. Someone's dad suggested this place, and it was awesome, perfect for a game. There are huge TVs everywhere, and plenty of seating. As can be expected from a place called \"Pour House,\" they have an extensive beer list. We split a couple appetizers- the cheese fries and short rib gravy and the pork nachos. The fries were excellent. The cheese and the gravy together- perfect. The nachos were good, but nothing too exciting. I would definitely go back and recommend for a game."
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"This is the new Capriotti's Sandwich Shop on Sierra Street near the UNR campus. Stopped in for the first time today (indeed it was my first time at any Capriotti's) to check the place out. The inside of the shop looks great. Really nice looking tables and booths, a big flat screen showing college basketball, and plenty of room to move around. The building is actually much larger than it looks from the outside. The place was packed when I stopped by (about 2 pm on a Saturday) so it seems like they are doing well. Lots of students here too. \n\nYou order at the counter and the young woman taking orders was very friendly. Ordering was a snap and it didn't take them very long at all to make our sandwiches. I had the Bobbe (turkey, cranberry sauce, and stuffing) and the wife had the cheese steak with hot peppers. We got the mediums (12 inch) and they were huge. Unlike some sub shops they don't skimp on the ingredients, they really stuff these sandwiches. I think next time the smalls will be plenty! So how were the sandwiches? Excellent! My bobbie was amazing--it was basically thanksgiving dinner on a roll. The stuffing was moist, the cranberry was flavorful, and the turkey was great. My wife's cheese steak was awesome as well. Tons of meat and cheese and the spicy peppers gave it a nice kick. This cheese steak could rival some of the best from Philadelphia. All in all we were very pleased and will definitely be back!",
"I've have had better-much better-\n\nOn my first visit (and probably) last, visit I ordered a\n9\" (small size) Italian sub with a variety of meats and\nalthough the meat portions were decent,the bread my\nsandwich was served was,quite crappy as I found out\nthe bread is NOT baked on site but was baked only on 2\ndays each week,which would make sense given the fact\nthat it didn't seem fresh.Another downside is that Capriotti's\nonly offers one,yes just one choice of bread.Wheat lovers,\nare out of luck here.A good sandwich is usually served when\nyou have like 3,4 or 5 different kinds of bread(hello Subway!)\nI was also bummed that I was forced to buy a 9\"sandwich when I\nonly wanted a 6 inch one(Italian sub) With all\nthe sandwich places around town to choose from,you would\ndo yourself a favor skipping this place and going to Jimmy\nJohns around the corner!",
"Hot damn that was a good cheese steak... I have also had the grilled italian.. which was good.. these sandwhiches are big.. too big for even me. Its in a high college student traffic area so its usually pretty busy but its never to long of a wait. \nGood food, very satisfied.. Thanks for the welcome to Reno Capriottis!",
"For some reason I realized, my review never got posted and by now I have no clue what on Earth I ordered, BUT, it was theeee best meal I had in Reno during my one week of a trip with my family. \n\nTheres not much to eat around here or maybe I'm just a tourist who doesn't know my parts. BUT, IT WAS INCREDIBLE after eating just buffets everyday or junk food..\n\nI'm excited that I looked it up and there are some locations in California although not any that are I am presided near sadly. \n\nWill definitively stop here anytime I'm in Reno.",
"This is kind of a hard place to judge. The quality of the ingredients seem good and the staff was friendly. So it's worth four stars. But I also don't see much here I want to eat, mainly because they use ingredients I don't like, such as cole slaw or cranberry, as key parts of so many sandwiches. I could leave those ingredients off when I order but it seems like the sandwiches were designed to have them to be complete So I guess Capriotti's will get my respect but not my business.\nI again got the Italian sub here. I like the way they make them, The ingredients are all fresh. This bread was a little softer than the one I remember from the Sparks Capriotti's. And the staff was friendly. That helps.\nThe sandwich was good, but not as good as say Pub and Sub. \nThis was for a long time a 7-Eleven and more recently was an Internet cafe.",
"I love this place. Super good sandwiches! I have had the Bobby and the Philly Cheesesteak. Both were were amazing! I love the store being so close to the campus. Will be back for sure.",
"Ok, i came here when they first opened, and i was not impressed. I ordered a cold sandwich, and it was ok. Prices were pretty decent, and you do get a generous portion of meat. \n\nIm back to tell you, that ordering a philly cheese steak, and trading half of it for my friends Pastrami was a realllly good idea. \n\nYou get huge portions, and MAN the philly cheese steak was good. You get your moneys worth here, for sure.",
"April 30, 2012 Monday - lunch 11:45 AM\n2 adults\n\nAtmosphere - 5 stars\nFood - 5 stars\nService - 5 stars\n\nBackground - Drove by it many times on my way to downtown Reno but have never stopped there until today.\n\nAtmosphere - A simple place and clean. If you are tall enough you can watch them make your sandwich.\n\nFood\n Appetizer - none order.\n\n Main Course - Slaw Be Jo was my sandwich of choice today. The sandwich was pilled thick with the coleslaw. The sub had great bread, the slaw was zesty and the roast beef was good.\n\n Dessert - Did not have any.\n\nService - It is a sub shop, more of the old school style when you just pick something off the board and they prepare it. The cashier was friendly and patient with us.\n\nFuture - Sure if I am in that part of town.",
"Best grab and go sammich' shop I've come across! Sandwiches are delish and of great quality! Staff is friendly and quick in the kitchen...you gotta try this place!",
"Wow! This place puts Port of Subs and Subway to shame! How dare you feed us that crap!!!! I got The Bobbie and it was to die for!!!! I shared with my fellow lunch mates and they thought the same! One of my campanions had the Slaw Be Joe which I also got to try and their roast beef is just as good as the turkey on mine! Another one of my lunch mates got the Italian and loved it although I did not try as she was enjoying it herself although she did say it was pretty spicy hot. The small sandwiches are 9\" and made us WAY TO FULL but they tasted so WONDERFUL we couldn't help but eat them! I think next time I will call ahead and order because it does take some time to get it (they were extremely busy at 12:45) and then share a small with someone else. It is so freaking awesome I will be back again, many, many times!"
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"Let's get straight to it - the beer is delicious and puts a smile on my face. So much so that I bought growler that I first filled with their Table 42, a red ale, and then went back to refill my growler with Glen Annie Golden. They have 11 of their beers on tap and bring in outside brewers to sample as well. For $6 you can get yourself a sampler of 6 of their beers and, if you're feeling generous, you can share with a friend.\n\nThe service has, so far, been fantastic. I have a real weakness for polite, smiling, and attentive waitstaff. \n\nThe food is exactly what you would expect for a brewery. The fish tacos are delicious and the \"side salad\" is huge and very tasty. The farmer's salad is an interesting combination of potatoes, golden tomatoes, caramelized onions, and green beans topped with a homemade pesto. Very good. My boyfriend likes the BLT and if that's your kind of sandwich, you will not be disappointed by the portion of bacon, lettuce, and tomato that you get. There's almost a little too much bacon. The fries are unique in that they are fried in duck fat, which doesn't sit well with my pescitarian-ness, although I confess I nibbled on a few from my boyfriend's plate. While they're decent, the after taste is a little...odd. \n\nOne can easily get an appetizer, two entrees (of large caliber), two beers, and fill their growler for under $40. Really a great deal.\n\nThe only reason that I am rating Hollister Brewing Co. with a four and not a five is their decor (aside from the seven suspended flat-screen televisions there is not much to the place) and their location in a strip mall, something that they can't much help.\n\nBottom line is that we're going to be regulars there.\n\nUpdate: Well, we've been back a few times and it's okay. They are often out of the beers that we try to order and the menu has become very old very fast. But it's consistent quality, so that's a plus.",
"I've been very surprised to see how busy this place gets after work. Everything is just ok, and the prices are a bit steep.\n\nThe beer is fine. But I much prefer the brew at Santa Barbara Brewing Company and Downtown Brewing Company.\n\nGoleta doesn't have much in the way of sports bars, so if you have to stay in the city limits and want a bunch of games on TV, this is your only real option. But the TVs are a little high and I've never been seen them turn the volume up on any of them.\n\nI'll go here if someone invites me, but I wouldn't invite anyone there.",
"YAWN...\n\nMicrobrews...burgers...blt...fries...cobb salad...yadda yadda.\n\nFood was ok, but nothing special. \n\nJust a quick lunch stop on the way to wine tasting. Next time it will be a different quick lunch stop.",
"I could care less about the beer- i don't like beer so i wont let the fact that it is a microbrew sway judgement-\n\nI like the food here-\nBurger- One of the better in town\nFish Tacos- almost on par with the best in town at Natural Cafe (just needs a little extra spicy)\nBLT- gi-friggin-normous\nChicken wings- new spin- still good\nMac and Cheese- ah mac and cheese, you pop up yet again in another review of mine- and once again you are great\n\nfor my money the prices are good here, not sure why someone thought they were expensive- i would say quite the contrary \n\nservice can blow \n\nMac and Cheese",
"Kudos to these guys for getting it together in Goleta! It has been a long time, I think since the opening of Jasper's in the 1960's, since Goleta has had a restaurant worth attending. \n\nWith Fresh Beer on tap and a delectable menu to choose from, what could go wrong? Well, seating...but we will talk about that in a moment. I have now been several times to this manly yet sophisticated restaurant. Kobe beef burgers and duck fat French fries are a must for someone in your party, if not you. You will be wanting to snatch a bite for sure. Hollister's homemade beer selection is impressive, and I have yet to see a Koelch style beer out side of Cologne, Germany with such lightness. They we accommodating on my birthday when my grandmother insisted on bringing a cake.\n\nLocated in the Camino Real Center, it seems a bit out of place, 10 miles from downtown Santa Barbara, but is surely welcome by the locals. A bit pricier tag keeps the UCSB students at bay, but I am sure they can twist mom and dad's credit card for a special occasion. I almost feel guilty telling you of this little gem, but then again it will not last if they can't keep patrons coming. As I mentioned before, it can be rough on the weekends to get in, but have patience, it will be rewarded. Oh, I almost forgot, you can get jugs of beer to go!",
"It's not a bad place to head out to after a day of golf. This microbrewery is down the road from the Sandpiper golf course. The selection of beers was good. I ordered a pitcher of IPA and it was quiet tasty. The food selection was also good. I had the Santa Barbara fish tacos with a caesar salad. The ono fish in the tacos was delicious. The service was slow and the ambience was on the loud side.",
"I thought this restaurant would be a bust being in prime college zone but it was actually very good and had very good prices and service. A great option for a quick night out for food. The atmosphere was a tad noisy but what would you expect from a brewery.",
"In the culinary wasteland that is Goleta, the Hollister Brewing Company is doing a good job of providing a little respite. \nI haven't yet discovered the subtle charms of the place, maybe there isn't any. But the Brew Co food is decent, you can't really go wrong here if you want something better than chain store food and you're with friends, family or co-workers. \nThe burger is big and juicy, pretty darn good. The duck fat fries are a tasty indulgence. I've had the burger before and was filled to bursting. My second time here I had the black forest ham panino and was smart enough to take half of it home for lunch the following day.\nEarlier this week I had lunch with two friends/co-workers (isn't it grand when you can have both?). I shared the white pizza of chicken, artichoke, pesto and feta with one, and the other got the fish tacos. I heard no complaints of the tacos, but my friend and I were a little disappointed with the pizza. It seemed a little bland, and I am willing to accept some responsibility for that, having drank too much the night before and this day was mostly a haze for me. But I cannot explain why the pizza was so greasy. Lessons learned, I will not order that again. \n\nJust stick to the burgers and sandwiches, those are lip smacking good. And extra props to Hollister for offering up some appetizers and beer at the Goleta Fiesta Ranchera a month or so earlier. \n\nOh, should I say something about their beer? Sorry, I'm committed to another brewery in this town and will someday write about it in its appropriate review.",
"Atmosphere is pretty much nonexistant, and the TV's are way to high in the air. The beer is fine and the food is prety good. The tri-tip sandwhich is the bomb, and the side salad is fresh. 50/50 on the service some of the servers are great others are marginal. Go and check it out cause Goleta has a limited choice in dinning.",
"Honestly I thought they would have a lot more food selections than they did. I was all geared up for some good ole American food. And yes they did have chicken, fries, hamburgers, but it was all SO LIMITED and it was outrageously expensive. I ended up ordering the plainest hamburger they had which was around $11. I mean, it was good (but nothing special as restaurant hamburgers go) and it definitely was enough to fill me up. (I did eat the WHOLE dish so I don't know if that means I was REALLY REALLY hungry or if the dish was small, since I tend to eat only a little during every meal but get hungry more often). \n\nProbably not going to come here again (for the food anyways). I'd rather just go to Chili's which is right next door."
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"I would opt for Flemings before Berns. If you want the haunted mansion feel, Bern's is the place to go. Service is top notch and the atmosphere is very upbeat. Great wine selection to.",
"One of the better chain steakhouses. Although the dinner is quite amazing I would like to recommend this place for happy hour drinks and appetizers. They have a deal from 5-7pm where you get to pick between 5 cocktails, 5 wines, and 5 appetizers - which are all $6 a piece. The drink prices are not much to brag about, but the apps are well worth it.\n\nThe cocktails are all quite tasty, but I found the most interesting to be the basil lemon drop. It may sound a little strange, but the basil does a great job complimenting the lemon flavor in this martini.\n\nThe calamari is one of the best I have had and is served with red and banana peppers. The crab cakes are to die for - wonderfully full of actual blue crab meat instead of consisting of filler breading like most other places.\n\nIf you are looking for a great place for appetizers and drinks this is a great place to check out.",
"By far the best Steak House in Tampa........we have been coming here for years. The new 5 For 6 til 7 is a fabulous deal and they just added a 8oz burger that is delicious along with the onion rings!!!! If you are having dinner there isn't anything on this menu I wouldn't suggest but their seasoning's on their Filet just makes it a step above the rest. \n\nGet to the bar at 5 if you want a seat as it has become quite the popular spot especially for Happy Hour. The staff is very attentive and always smiling. Keith the manager is WONDERFUL as are the ladies at the front when you arrive.\n\nCan't wait to go back:-)",
"Dined here with a business occasion with 4 others. This location has a great vibe, nice atmosphere. \n\nSome excellent Happy Hour deals on wine and appetizers. The bar was very crowded but a comfortable upscale crowd.\n\nThe group indulged in different types of steak and we had Potatoes Fleming and creamed spinach for the table. Several had what turned out to be delicious salads. The house and Wedge went over big.\n\nService was spectacular! The wine superb.\n\nBig tab for this crowd. Lucky I dodged the tab on this one. This is a great event/business venue restaurant. \n\nExcellent corporate expense account price/value relationship. It always helps promote your business and keeps you clients happy and stuffed.",
"I have eaten there several times, most recently last week with another couple. It is always a very nice restaurant, although definitely on the high priced side. On this visit, all of the meats (filet mignon, rib-eye) were very tender and tasty: very flavorful, juicy, and nice portions. The sides: creamed corn and sauteed spinach were excellent and plenty for four to share. We also had the calimari with sweet-chili sauce appetizer, which was among the best I have had. Excellent service. I also have to mention the atmosphere - very upscale, upbeat. Great drinks!",
"It really is a waste of your money to just come here for the ambience and a very mediocre steak. We arrived around seven and were promptly seated. After we ordered a fresh loaf of bread came out with some butter and tapenade. The bread was average and nothing special. We both ordered the petite fillet mignon with a side of stir fried snow peas. We waited one hour for the fillet to come and the steak quickly cooled down. It was a flat piece and looked unappetizing. It tasted the same as it looked. The steak was ordered medium rare, but it was tough and chewy. There was also a lot of fat that wasn't trimmed of the meat and the flavors weren't amazing. The side of snow peas was a pretty generous portion and was passable, but nothing memorable. I wouldn't come back here, because Ruth Chris, Morton's, Mastos, and Cut surpasses Flemings.",
"I wish I could remember my servers name because she was freaking AWESOME!!! Anywayz, it was so good, we came here both nights we were in town. I had NO IDEA about the Happy Hour specials!!! $6 Burgers!! $5 Drinks!!! Great GREAT Great!!!",
"I went here with my in-laws for Father's day (our treat). It's obviously a dress up occasion and has a warm, dim, nice interior. My only thing would be that it was actually quite noisy when we were there and there weren't that many tables full. \n\nThe salad was delicious. I had a wedge salad that was crisp and refreshing. Now I'm craving one, great!\n\nMy husband had corn chowder soup that was delicious and creamy. \n\nThey give you amazing rosemary bread with two types of butter. I believe one was a rosemary one and the other a cheese one. They were both very good. One was just a bit creamier than the other so I favored it!\n\nThe sides come family style. They do warn you about that when you order, but I was the only one who hadn't been there, so the rest of the party knew that already. We ordered Flemings potatoes...which are amazingly delicious au gratin type potatoes. They were so good I had to stop myself from inhaling them. \n\nWe also got the chipotle mac and cheese. It was creamy and delicious (I'm using that word too much, I know), with a slight kick. \n\nMy mother-in-law ordered a plain baked potato for my sister-in-law (she's only 4) and the thing was a monster! \n\nThey don't have a kids menu, but they will tell you that they have some things that are kid friendly, like chicken strips. They also brought out a small plate of cheese and apples for my sister-in-law to eat while we were eating our salads. \n\nAs a born and raised Kansas City girl, I ordered a steak. It was a 6 oz sirloin and I ordered it medium. It came out perfectly cooked and juicy and delicious. \n\nWe were all already starting to fill up entirely too much, but they had experienced, and I knew about, Flemings' molten lava cake. You have to order it while you are eating because it takes awhile, and we most definitely ordered one for each of us. \n\nLet me tell you...go there for this cake ALONE! Holy cow, it was heaven in my mouth. It comes out with powdered sugar dusted on the top and a few raspberries hanging out on top as well. Two scoops of delicious ice cream sitting on some sort of high end fortune cookie like boat creation...I know, great description, right? But seriously...delicious. i couldn't stop eating.\n\nSo bottom like, the food is amazing...you'll walk out feeling like crude from the massive amount of delicious food you ate, but for special occasions you can handle it! :P",
"One of the best steakhouses with awesome waitstaff. I always have steak which is always cooked to perfection. I must recommend the creamed corn and sugar snap peas for sides, they are delicious!!! It's the only time I eat creamed corn. The price is a little high, but it's a very nice, upscale place. Great wine choices",
"Not your typical Pretentious Steakhouse. A lot of times when you go to a higher end steakhouse you can expect to walk out feeling less than full in the belly and the wallet.. The great thing about Flemming's is that you can either indulge or keep it light. My wife and I can normally eat in the bar - Three rather large TV's with sports on (Normally). They have really good wines by the glass and large portions so Sharing a steak is not frowned upon. So think about it like this. You can walk in less than dressed up, Florida Dress is perfectly fine, get two seats at the bar, a couple of glasses of nice wine, the beef carpaccio (my favorite) the half and half (fries and onion rings) for me and the Flemming's Potatoes for the wife and we split the bone in Rib Eye for a great meal for little more than $100. Lets see Shula's or Ruth's Chris Do that."
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"All you need to know about Mumbai Grill!\nCuisine: Pakistani and Indian Food ( Vegetarian NOT available)\nButcher: They sell halal meat \nAmbiance: It doesn't have high end furniture but some tables and chairs. It is more like simple dining and restaurant is popular for food.\nFood: The highlight of this place is their Food! Probably the best authentic Pakistani and indian food in town. Even though the restaurant says Mumbai Grill, the place is owned by pakistanis and their food is more pakistani and have some indian dishes. They are great and their food is spicy and very delicious. \nPrice: Really cheap. They charge atleast two to three dollars less than other indian restaurants and the food tastes high end!\nMenu: They have tandoori menu, rice and curry menu and desserts. Their chicken biryani and goat biryani are top notch. Ask to make them spicy if you like burning food!\n\nDownside: The only major downside they have is the service. They usually have just one waiter and some help from staff in the back. On weekend nights this place is packed and service takes forever. The place is CLOSED ON MONDAY and they do not have any vegetarian stuff.",
"Ate there while passing through Indy area. Average seating, gives feelings of being in a small mess hall. Waiter seemed inexperienced and over worked. After ordering, when plates came, they stink really bad. Looks like wiped dry by a towel which was not washed for years.\n\nReplaced plated after bringing attention to. Food came with parts of the order missing. Waited more for rest of critical stuff such as roti. Waiter dropped roti on the floor while bringing in. He was obviously trying to jiggle too many tasks by himself. Later a lady showed up to help him out, but impressions had been carved by then. One thing we found out that their main business is catering and carry out so they are not paying much attention to dine in.\n\nTaste and quality of food was an average, edible and not something to talk about. Overall, if cleanliness issue is resolved then may be a place to go back. Currently, I would not. The waiter and the later arriving help were nice and polite though, which was a pleasant aspect of whole experience.",
"We had a great first time dining experience at Mumbai Grill. The restaurant probably seats around fifty, the decor is very plain, but the food & service completely make-up for any lack of atmosphere. The Pakistani/Indian menu consists of a main course section that is mostly meat & rice dishes and meat stew dishes and a tandoori section with meats & kabobs and naan. Also, very short beverages and desserts sections. The 2 servers that waited on us were very pleasant and extremely helpful in answering our food questions - the menu items are only listed by name with no descriptions given. I did not see any vegetarian fare on the menu, all dishes contain meat - chicken, beef, lamb or goat. We had the Goat Karahi which was a delicious rich & spicy curry stew with large chunks of tender bone-in goat. We also had the Lamb Chops from the tandoori menu. There were 6 small yet meaty lamb chops, grilled and then finished until blackened in a cast iron serving skillet along with some onion slices and fresh cilantro on top & lime wedges on the side. The chops were kind of spicy and highly seasoned with black pepper & chili powder & maybe cumin. And, they were awesome. We chose the Biryani style rice to go with our meals which is a basmati rice that is fried with spices. It was perfect. We were going to order Tandoori Fresh Naan until our server mentioned the Keema Naan which is naan filled with your choice of meat - chicken, beef or lamb. We had the ground lamb filling and it was incredible. Mumbai Grill states on their menu that they \"serve only Zabiha halal meat\" which, upon researching, has something to do with the strict Islamic laws for food preparation, mainly in regards to meat (please don't quote me on this.) There is a meat shop located inside the restaurant and while we were dining several people came in to make purchases. We really enjoyed dining at Mumbai and will most definitely return!",
"As the previous review mentioned, when I walked in I was truly skeptical. The decor is minimal and plain. But from the time the man stepped forward to warmly greet us until we payed our bill I could not have had a more wonderful experience. The people were lovely, the food delicious and I am truly thrilled to have found this little spot. I will keep going back again and again- what a pleasant and delectable surprise.",
"Indianapolis continues to boggle my mind. The world has come to Indy -- to eat and make sure we eat well. This is exactly the sort of place I travel to seek out, and it's in the town I grew up in -- a bewildering fact. A left that place over a decade ago to seek out discovering things like Halal, and lo... there it is. \n\nI think I've seen this very same sorta set up while watching the Travel channel, or Ewan MacGregor's Long Way Round. I've been to something like this in Mexico & Jamaica, but not nearly as good. A smattering of chairs. Random channels on loud televisions. No menu in sight. No distinction between owners, employees and guests.This is exactly what I want -- for almost every meal. \n\nWe ordered take out, but I really have no idea what we ordered as a friend of mine knows the language or dialect. I know we had the house specialty lamb curry, goat curry, chicken biryani and a boat load of naan. The lamb was the stand out. There are not any vegetable dishes. We might have ordered one of everything they have. Everything was perfect and spicy. It's Pakistani so it's bit greasier than your typical Indian curry. I also saw some mean tandoori chicken come out of the kitchen. \n\nAdvice: go with a group and order one of everything. Just be sure there are no faint of heart eaters in your group as this is intense international meat perfection.",
"Phenomenal food and service. The food reminded me of food I ate in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The waiter went out of his was to explain the menu.",
"There is only one reason to go to Mumbai Grill. THE FOOD!!!! That's it period!!! If décor or ambiance is important to you, just order carry out. The wait staff acts more like you're at their home then a professional wait staff. I put that out there so you know what you are getting before you get there. I personally was OK with the décor and the wait staff, but some people may not be. I am a foodie! As long as the restaurant is clean and the food is incredible, the rest really doesn't matter to me. With those two things being said, I would still rate this place an 11 out of 10. \n\nAfter reading the reviews of this place, I decided to go there for lunch today. It is in a strip mall at the corner of Emerson and East Main Street. We walk in and it is a very nondescript place to say the least. However, it looked clean and we decided to stay. The wait staff brought us water and asked if we had any questions. I asked him if he had any recommendations for hot and spicy food and he recommended the Frontier / chili chicken. I have had this dish at other Indian restaurants before and even make a version of it myself. We also ordered the Chicken tikka masala and two orders of Naan. It took about 15-20 minutes for our food to come up, but it was well worth the wait. The Chili Chicken was the best I have ever had. The flavors and spices were just perfect along with a touch of heat. I don't know how to describe it, but the dish had this really fresh flavor. ( Also, I have a big appetite and it was plenty of food.) We had one order of the special rice and one order of white rice. Next time it will be two orders of special rice because the special rice was just that good. Now on to the second dish, the Tikka masala, which I have also had at several different restaurants, but again this, was just the best I have ever had. I think part of this has to do with the butcher shop that is part of the restaurant, so freshly butchered meat. I also think they go out of their way to get the best ingredients and spices for their sauces and lastly hats off to their chef. The Naan was also incredible and different than what I have had in other restaurants. It had this softer texture is the best way I can describe it. I plan on going back and over time trying almost every item on the menu. The place stayed busy the whole time we were there which is always a good sign.",
"I stopped in while visiting the new Greenwood branch of my job; as noted by everyone else, it's an odd kind of room. Off in one corner is a halal butcher's counter, and the main restaurant is an empty, echoing room with four or five tables and a tiny counter to order from.\n\nNot being brave enough that day to try the goat, I had chicken tikki masala. It didn't come with rice, which is odd to me, but I did get some naan (a lot for little money) with it and it was all delicious. I'll need to go back in the future to try additional dishes.",
"This hidden gem is simply amazing! The staff is so friendly, warm and welcoming and the food is the best part. I crave their chicken tikka masala (I think it's the best around), and their garlic naan. They are more than happy to describe each dish with a smile. Definitely a must if you've never tried!",
"This place is amazing. I used to go to their parent company, Bombay Bazaar in Fishers and I have been to this one in Greenwood as well. I have since moved out of Indy to work in Illinois but I make sure I come here as often as possible. I have not had authentic Indian/Pakistani food as good as this anywhere in this country!"
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"Moving here from Chicago, I was warned ahead of time that it might be a letdown. And I was afraid it might be. But cuisine-wise I've been actually pretty pleasantly surprised of what St. Louis et al. has to offer. However, I've been pretty disappointed in the sushi that St. Louis has, except for Wasabi in Clayton. Now comes this newbie on the sushi scene, and it's really excellent. Don't let the exterior fool you...it shares a building with another store labeled with a guady neon light proclaming MC Jewelry and Handbags and looks run-down even in the best light. Inside, it's a newly renovated restaurant with simple decor. But what am I doing describing the setting? It's all about the sushi! And what sushi it is. It's fresh, it's yummy, and it's unique. The sushi is also moderately priced. And if you don't like sushi, there are always your other Asian options: the bento boxes, udon noodles, and tempura. Come over to the Metro East and try this one.",
"When I saw that a new sushi bar was opening up down the street from me, I was a little skeptical. Living on the IL side and being a sushi fanatic, I am very accustomed to making the venture to St. Louis for good sushi at Wasabi's or Seki Sui's. My girlfriend mentioned going there for lunch the other day and agreed with the sole intentions of Yelping about it later.\n\nFirst thing's first....DO NOT LET THE OUTSIDE FOOL YOU! Sushi Tatsu has quite a silly location, sharing space with a jewelery store (which happens to be owned by the same people). Parking is pretty limited as well unless you want to sneak over from the adjacent Fazoli's. The inside is very well done, with a gorgeous dragon statue in the dead center that is gorgeous.\n\nAesthetics are nice, yes, but how was the food? Honestly, it is some of the best sushi I have ever had...and I have had alot of sushi. My trip to Sushi Tatsu was during lunch, so my girlfriend and I got Pork Bento boxes and a couple rolls. The bentos were very decorative, so much so, I had to take a picture. As for the sushi, we got a Philidelphia roll, and the signature Tatsu roll. The Tatsu Roll is top notch. My favorite type of nagiri is baked scallops, very warn and cheesy. The Tatsu Roll is a California roll with baked scallops on top, so needless to say, I was in heaven. \n\nIt didnt end there, though. As stuffed as we were, the waiter brought us a dessert menu to look at. I had told my girlfriend I had no intentions for dessert, but when I saw Tempura Cheesecake, my eyes lit up. I rarely look at a dessert menu at a sushi bar, so I am unaware how common Tempura Cheesecake is. I ordered it without hesitation. The fried cheesecake topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup soon came and was quickly devoured. Delicious.\n\nAnyone on the IL side of the St. Louis area who is tired of driving 25+ min for good sushi needs to give this place a shot.",
"Others have mentioned the building and decor, so I'll skip over that. Suffice it to say that this is some of the best sushi I've had in a long while. I've been to Tatsu several times since it opened, and it is irresistable. Their prices are similar to that of other restaurants in the area (notably Sake, in O'Fallon), but their menu is far more varied and their food is so good that I told my husband that my sould healed during dinner. As a vegetarian with a meat-eating husband, I love being able to go to a sushi restaurant and having more options than just an avocado roll or some veggie tempura. \n\nOf course, bad service can quickly sink even the best menu. Luckily, Tatsu has the best staff I've ever encountered in any restaurant - friendly, approachable, and knowledgeable. I've overheard both the waiter and the sushi chef explaining menu items to various patrons, and they manage that rare feat in a sushi restarant: being informative without stooping to condescension. I cannot reccomend Tatsu enough; with gas prices the way they are, why bother with a trip to St. Louis? There's better food and better service right here in Fairview.",
"really 4 1/2 stars. Why? Slow service. Went there for lunch and it took 40 minutes to deliver our food with only 3 other tables occupied. HOWEVER...my office is about a mile away, so now when i have a craving for a Volcano Roll, I call them up and order take out. 15-20 or so minutes later i go in and pick it up (don't know why, but it's faster to get it carryout). Did I say a craving for a Volcano roll? OH BABY it is good!",
"The lost Mandarin Wok from Chesterfield is back as Sushi Restaurant in the East burbs of STL. This is a restaurant that all Koreans grew up with in the 90s as the best Korean-Chinese cuisine in STL. Korean people would come to this restaurant daily for their hidden menu that most people didn't know it existed. Until the day its closed its doors...heart broken many Koreans searched for a replacement but nothing in STL was up to par (many have chosen Hot Wok Cafe as a replacement http://www.yelp.com/biz/hot-wok-cafe-chesterfield). Myself living in Chicago I had an opportunity to search out the best Korean-Chinese restaurant in Chicago but no one could replicate the original taste I developed while I live in Korea or at Mandarin Wok. Being fortunate to travel all over US with work, I searched out best replacement in SF, NY, SO Cal, and other major cities and still nothing compare to the original.\n\nJust like Great Sea Chinese Restaurant (Chicago - http://www.yelp.com/biz/great-sea-chinese-restaurant-chicago) is know for their kam-poong-gi (Best Korean style chicken wings in Chicago) this place is know to all St Louis Koreans as the best Korean-Chinese food: Chaw-Jaang-Myun (Black been noodles), Jaang-Poong (Spicy Soup Noodle) and Kang-Poong Sae-Woo (Fried Shrimp in Spicy Sauce). Being a foodie I would argue that this is one of the best Korean-Chinese in US. In addition to the Korean-Chinese, Sushi Tatsu is getting a reputation for their sushi. Since I didn't have full meal I would not give my thumbs up just yet...but others are comparing it against Seki-Sui and Sansui so I must give it a try next time I visit. I personally know Kenji-san (former sushi chef @ Sansui and now owner of Seki-Sui) and Hama-san (owner of Sansui) and if Sushi Tatsu comparable that is very impressive review. If you never had Korean-Chinese and want to try it for the first time this would be the place and if you are Korean in STL spread the word that it is back to friends, family and at your church. New comers please ask for the Korean-Chinese Menu (refer to pictures) and I would suggest the Fried Shrimp in Spicy Sauce (refer to picture) or Sweet and Sour Beef (different that traditional Chinese style). If you are adventurous try the Black Bean Noodle or the Jap-Chae (Korean version of Pad Thai Sautéed Shredded Pork w/ Vegetables) Enjoy.",
"Good suhi. Reasonably priced. Good and polite service. Ample parking. The building is not very pretty, but not a problem if you're looking for good sushi.",
"This place seems to slip my mind, perhaps it is the complete lack of curbside appeal.\n\nIf you like sushi served by a very good staff then do yourself a favor and look past the outside.\n\nI have eaten here several times and have enjoyed it every time. The food is great, the menu diverse and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable.\n\nThe chef does a great job when trusted to \"just feed me\" - That is the course a friend and I (a local chef) took several months ago - cheap? No..but the plates just kept coming - each one better than the one before. He asked us ahead of time how much we were willing to spend and we told him to try to keep in under $75.00 each (not counting booze of course!) so he had quite a bit of leeway considering their reasonable prices. But oh the stuff he created for us! He told us that he cannot do that on busy nights but enjoys it on slower ones - most of the \"rolls\" were just two bites and one plate just rolled right into the next thing. We spent about 2 hours had not only great food but a great time. You just won't find this at a \"chain\" restaurant!\n\nStopped in this evening and had another very nice experience - ordered the Volcano roll and then left the rest up to the chef depending on what looked good to him...he choose white tuna and a scallop hand roll. The Tuna was good and had that \"bite\" that good white tuna has - the temp was perfect as well -- not too cold, but just right (Good sashimi is not supposed to be ice cold contrary to popular myth). The Scallop filled the entire hand roll and was very good.\nThe volcano roll was a little too sweet for my taste - was hoping for a little more spice - but still good.\n\nWorth the trip from across the river even.\n\nPS,,,they do have that \"secret\" Korean menu available as well - just ask! It's in English also btw....",
"Aside from the giant cockroach under our table, the food was great! Probably won't return there because of our six-legged friend...",
"I've lived in Hawaii and have had some of the best sushi. Dine in St. Louis and always looking for a great sushi bar. This place has excellent sushi!!! The Dragon and Volcano rolls are wonderful. My kids love it just as much. From the outside it just looks like a little hole in the wall but the food is worth the trip in. I would put it up against any of the sushi bars in St. Louis. A true hidden secret!\n\nThis is the only place we go to now for sushi in this area.",
"As my older brother has commented below, simply put, Sushi Tatsu is a great restaurant. As previous posters have alluded to, while underwhelming on the outside, the restaurant is absolutely excellent.\n\nThe \"hidden\" menu is something that I hope would be offered more to any customer because there are certainly dishes that cannot be passed upon. I personally recommend the \"jjam bbong\" and \"ggang ppong sae woo.\" You may just have to write that out on a piece of paper and take it to them. The owners are fluent in Chinese, Korean, and English and have no trouble with customers presenting spellings of dishes. \n\nThis restaurant is owned by a wonderful family that I have known for many years. I have frequented their previous restaurant that was in Chesterfield, MO by the name \"Mandarin Wok\" and am more than happy to drive the distance to Fairview Heights now.\n\nI haven't tried their sushi before, but upon the reviews of others, I think I might just have to now."
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"Brand new neapolitan style pizzeria that just opened behind Blues City Deli. Small menu of fast and fresh pizzas. This is part of the Blues City Deli complex. I had the Victor street (vegetarian ) and the Veet (meaty). Both yummy wood fired pizzas were heavy on the garlic and delish!! They have an itty bitty bright dining area and decent sized patio. They play old time jazz and blues and the owners and staff are very friendly. A great addition to the Benton Park neighborhood!",
"I'm in trouble with this place being right around the corner from me! My sister and I took a pizza home and had to go back to get a second one! We got the Veets the first time and the Dom the second. Both we're amazing!",
"So delicious! The dough is absolutely amazing, thin but with a nice chewiness. The ingredients all fresh. Quick friendly service. Cute interior. Great location. Best pizza I've had in Saint Louis. Folds perfectly - so satisfying.",
"So I've been waiting for this place to open since I heard it was going to. Love going to blue city so I knew this would probably be good, and it was well worth the wait. They have a true brick oven stove which smells awesome from the outside. When you walk in you can smell the fresh ingredients that they use. Each pizzas is 12 inch. Was great pizza can't wait to go back.",
"I have literally dreamed of this pizza my whole life! It is absolutely the best. The crust, fresh mozzarella, cooked in a wood fire oven. Simple, fresh ingredients...delicious! The Dom is da bomb!!",
"So when the family that owns Blues City Deli opens up a pizza place, you don't think about it, you just go. Melo's is just about as cute as it gets. So when you walk in, head to the cashier, place your order, and then you'll get your number, and they'll call you when it's ready. It's a pretty small place, there are no tables inside, just a counter for you to stand and eat your pizza. There are some tables outside for when it warms up! When we went it was packed, but they do a great job and they have the line moving pretty fast. \n\nTo eat, we ordered The Dom, which has tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, basil, with fresh mozzarella and grana chese, then finished with some olive oil... soooooo good. And we also added pepperoni! Even more amazingness! Then we also ordered a classic- the Margherita. It is absolutely wonderful. I cannot wait to come back and try some more. You will not be disappointed...",
"Made my inaugural visit last night and, boy howdy, was I impressed. Melo's physical space is truly a pizza-hut; you walk into a small, but beautifully designed pizza stand, decorated with an emphasis on faith and family. They have five pizzas posted on a wall menu, and seemed ok with you adding or subtracting ingredients. Pepperoni and Sausage is my regular, and these are included on the Veet's pie, which did not feature mozzarella. I opted for the mozzarella and granita cheese covered Dom pie, and added the aforementioned meats. You order at the cash register, pay, and then watch the pizzeoli prepare your pie. The pizza, baked in a beautiful blue tiled, wood-fired, Neapolitan pizza oven is done toot sweet and off you go. Fifteen to twenty minutes later, S/O and I were sitting at our dining room table with our pies. Everything, from the crust, to the sauce, cheese and meats, were excellent and worked very well together. The fresh basil, oregano, and quality olive oil helped put this pie over the top. If I had any self-control, we could've gotten away with ordering one pie, but I don't. S/O seemed sated by half of the 12\" pie. I'm really looking forward to warmer weather, when I'll be able to eat the pizza right out of the oven, which is always best. As it stands now, there is a small counter space you could possibly eat at, or there are tables in an adjacent courtyard. For the time being, Melo's is only open Thursday and Friday evenings, 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. They do have a wide selection of soft drinks, craft and macro beers.",
"It would have been understandable if Melo's had simply relied on the reputation of its predecessor in order to attract customers. Many 5 - star Yelp reviews would have probably been written based on that alone. Luckily, the best deli in St Louis has spawned the best pizzeria in St Louis.\nLocated in a former garage behind Blues City, Melo's is small, quaint, and adorable. The focal point of the restaurant is the large, blue Saint Louis the King oven, which is impressive upon first walking through the door. There is room for about 6 along the bar against the window, and not a whole lot more. A patio is now bridging the gap between Blues City & Melo's, and I'm sure will be wonderful when the weather is cooperative. \n Service, similar to Blue's City, is fast, friendly, and personal. Time between placing my order and receiving my pizzas couldn't have been any more than 5 minutes.\n Decor and service aside, Melo's would shine based on its food alone. The pizzas are very modestly priced, and could likely be priced quite a bit higher. My companion and I each ordered separate pizzas, but could have easily been ok splitting one. I had the Dom and the margherita. The texture and flavor of the crust is the first thing that jumps out. Perfectly perfectly doughy, but charred just slightly, I can't think of anything I would change. Toppings are generous, but not overwhelming, and proportioned perfectly with one another. Mozzarella was very fresh and well - dispersed. Sauce was minimal, but delightful. As I gave up meat for Lent, I will have to wait 35 days until I can comment on the quality of the meats, which I expect will be exemplary.\nThe refusal to be complacent in opening melo's is refreshing and exciting. There are no other restaurants that I know of in St Louis that are as committed to fresh, reasonably priced, top- tier food as the Blues City & Melo's family. Melo's joins a very select list of St Louis treasures. I look forward to returning often when their hours expand",
"Absolutely delicious! Reminds me of pizza in Italy. Can't wait for the extended business hours!",
"Wonderful pizza, low wait time, and decent prices. Only issue was that the pizza ended up being a tad greasy, however that is to be expected with pepperoni. Very good overall."
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"Good food quick service. This was my first time trying zaxbys reminds me of a chick filet. They cook their chicken very nicely and the buttered buns are great. Also if you like sauces try the zaxs sauce pretty legit.",
"Zalty. That's one way to describe it. Decent chicken but way too salty. They just opened so I will forgive the fact they forgot part of my order. The Zaxby sauce was okay but not as amazing as I have heard. The place was average but not rushing to get back there. Certainly better than KFC.",
"I really liked the fried chicken club sandwich and the fries were tasty. The fried chicken is nice and crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. It was not too greasy. I think it compares favorably to other fast food chicken joints. They've got a pretty big menu with grilled chicken and salad options. I'll definitely be back.",
"I first tried Zaxby's in GA. It was above average.\n\nOver a week after they opened locally, the wait time was still about 30 minutes for dinner. I ate the Big Sak meal which included 3 fried pieces of chicken, seasoned fries, Texas toast and a drink for over $5. The chicken was ok, the fries sometimes tasted undercooked, and the toast was a good addition. The 100+ drink selections need to be filled so I tried the Sprite Orange (not the best choice).\n\nI think I enjoy my $2.99 (because of my coupon) for Arby's 3 premium chicken pieces and seasoned fries better than what I ordered at Zaxby's.\n\nI was interested in trying the Cajun chicken burger and the spicy fried mushroom. So hopefully, I will try them one day on sale.",
"Cold fried pickles, cold chicken, poor service. Bad first impression. \n\nThe chicken wings had barely any sauce and were nothing to write home about. \n\nPerhaps they are still trying to work the bugs out since opening.",
"I used to be a HUGE Zaxby's fan when I lived down south. I was excited to see one in my part of town. What a let down. I would have thought that they would go above and beyond being a brand new franchise. Me thinks not. We had the chicken fingers, the sweet and spicy chicken wings and cole slaw. The chicken fingers tasted as if they were cooked in burnt oil. They were also dry. KFC chicken strips blow these out of the water. The wings tasted old, and tough, like they'd been sitting for a while. Tyson frozen wings were better than these things! And I REALLY don't like those wings! Then to top it all off, I asked if they had party platters, and was told no. Despite the fact that afterwards, I looked on the online menu and they do. The drive through attendant sounded unsure of every question I asked. I know you are a new establishment, but have some basic knowledge of your product, please. We ordered a small cole slaw. It came in a small sized condiment cup...Really?! For $2.00! They were very expensive and the food was nothing like the Zaxby's I've had numerous times down south. I felt so bad recommending this place to my mom for dinner. I'll be glad when they open the Popeyes on the same street. Never again.",
"Hoping I can change my opinion of this location after they have been open for awhile. \n\nWe went in to order it to go due to the drive thru line wrapped around the building. When we ordered she forgot to tell us it would be a 40 min wait until we got our order! The sled service drink dispenser was empty which created another delay. They didn't have anyone that knew how to fix it but at least offered to fill drinks behind the counter for customers. \n\nOn to the food... The chicken salad sandwich was good and filing. Had a good consistency to it. By the time we got home fries wee still hot. The boneless wings were saucy enough and satisfied what he was looking for. The fried mushrooms were not a favorite of either of us. I think that was mostly due to the batter and they were slices of mushrooms, not the caps. I did appreciate they offer other sides like the mushrooms , fried pickles, fried cheese but it all fried. \n\nWill try it again once the newness of the location wears off. Hopefully that will decrease the wait time since it is a fast food place.",
"Great Chicken, fries, onion rings. Just as good as the zaxby's in Florida I tried.",
"The Cajun Chicken something or other sandwich was really good. High quality chicken, good bun etc... But the mushrooms... First of all for $3.29.. the amount you get are a total joke. I thought they messed up and went back through the drive through (total pain in the butt), but was assured that was the right amount. Equivalent amount to that of a happy meal sized fry... $3.29... Plus, the were poorly fried, cold, mushroom slices. How are you supposed to dip that into anything? Now... Props to the manager. She gave me more without being asked. Ends up they're gross anyway so more grossness doesn't do me much good. But I appreciate the awareness and effort. I'll go back for the chicken one more time and try something else.",
"This restaurant recently opened. I tried it last weekend, and it was incredibly slow. It took more than 30 minutes to get an order of chicken tenders! The restaurant was packed, which I came to realize was because all of those people were waiting for their food as well! I don't understand how a fast food joint that only makes one thing (chicken) can be so slow.\n\nThe chicken itself is decent, better than KFC. Probably about the same as Arby's. Not as good as Chic-fil-a. They have some sauce that is okay, but for 5 chicken strips, you get one little pack. You can buy extra, but it seems like a waste.\n\nBased on the other reviews, it seems I'm not the only one disappointed with this place."
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"You might not believe this but the best Indian food I've had in Tampa came from a gas station.\n\nOk, so its attached to a gas station, but that doesn't change that its the best in Tampa. And, yes my curiosity had been piqued the first time I was driving on Kennedy and saw it, but as a co-worker on Indian descent recommended it, I had to try it. I'm sorry that I have trouble saying no to curry.\n\nAs for ambiance, again, its attached to a gas station. So if you can't be bothered to eat there, at least take it to go (that way you get these really cool reusable containers). \n\nBut I highly recommend you stop by. I wasn't up for going straight at the Vindaloo without trying a milder curry first, so I went with the Tikka Masala (though I was divided also on the Korma). The curry had fantastic flavor, as did the side veggies, the rice and of course you HAVE to get an order of naan - garlic naan for me. At $15 its a real bargain, especially when you consider the portions were enough for 2 meals.\n\nFor those with dietary restrictions, the menu has halal meat as well as plenty of vegetarian options. I was a bit disappointed to not see paneer saag on the menu, but I was reassured they can make it on request.\n\nDid I mention they have a lunch buffet? And now I'm wondering why I haven't tried it yet.",
"The three stars are for the food and the staff - enough said there.\n\nIf you can get passed the location, environment and tableware then your taste buds are in for a treat.\nIf i lived closer the take out option would be a much easier choice as fine dining it isn't.\nFlavors were mostly superior to other local establishments and the garlic naan was the best I've had in years. \nWould I go back - Yes\nWould I take friends who were new to Indian cuisine - No\nI wish the restaurant luck and if the chef ever leaves they are in trouble. \nThere are while linen restaurants still around that are not that different in pricing but I have to admit some can't come close to the flavors.\nIf you live close grab the tv-dinner takeout dishes and give it a whirl.\nIf you want something that's a little out of the norm for Tampa Bay stop in (bring your own silverware to make things a little easier)",
"For our weekend date, my husband took me to dinner at a gas station. That was a first.\n\nLucky me! It was really great food and super friendly service. I loved the chickpea in tomato gravy (can't remember the name of it). It was very fresh and had great flavors. We'll definitely be going back to the gas station! If you appreciate Indian food and can get over the fact that you're eating at a gas station, go!!",
"Traveling in Tampa, the Gril (one 'L') is across the street from the Tampa Hotel Intercontinental. NOT a fancy place (part of a gas station building). \nIt was pricey, I thought, for the low-brow environment and vegetarian makeup of my take-out dish (~ $12).\n\nThey special ordered Paneer Mutter (my favorite Indian) for me - much appreciated. The Paneer was amongst the most flavorful I've ever had. However, sometimes I eat Indian just for the Nan, alone, and the Nan was not soft and cloudy. It was more like over-done crispy (and burned) crackers. \n\nI would recommend eating here. Soft, good Nan would bump it to four stars. Better value (lower price) would put it at five stars for me (in terms of value - it is still at a gas station, after all).",
"I have driven by this place ever since they opened. Never thought to stop, an Indian restaurant at a gas station! But the other night, we were hungry and said what the heck, besides food poisoning what was there to lose. Well, were we pleasantly surprised. The food was delicious. We had the Buttered chicken, chicken tikki masala, vegetable samosas and fruit and nut nan. We took it out and was also surprised that it came with a side of vegetables. My family loves Indian food and have it whenever we travel. It has always been a disappointment that Indian food in Tampa wasn't that great, but now we have food in a rather strange place. Next time you are in Westshore area give India Grill a try.",
"Honestly, I'm just not sure how to select the proper star rating for this restaurant because, technically, it's in a gas station. Also, I'm a big fan of atmosphere, which this place doesn't have (because again, it's in a gas station). So let's say this, if you're looking for an absolutely fabulous, totally addictive, reasonably priced, Indian lunch buffet, in a gas station...I promise, you will not be disappointed! This place is just soooooo good! I love it!",
"I love this place. Forget the fact that it's in a gas station. The food is autentic and fantastic. They have a great lunch buffet. Don't prejudge try it out.",
"For months I have driven passed this place. How good could a restaurant be that is attached to a gas station? One night my family and I were coming home late, looking for take out and getting so hungry that we decided to try India Gril. The food, we reasoned would either give us food poisoning or be good. When we got home we found out that the food here is the best Indian food in the area. We had, samosas and Chicken Marsala and Buttered Chicken. All were great. Have been back, so far only for take out. Who knows, maybe one day after shopping at Westshore, will go in for a great meal. And I can also get gas for my car.",
"Absolutely wonderful! I was hesitant to eat here given that it is part of a gas station but based on previous reviews we decided to try this out. The food was very authentic, reasonably priced and delicious! You need to go here if you can!",
"As previous reviews have mentioned, don't let the outside fool you.\nYes it's attached to a BP and that Grill is missing an \"L\" but for my first time there it was awesome.\n\nI had the craving for some spice and the chicken vidaloo hit the spot.\nIt was quite favorful with a balance of tartness, sweetness, and heat to keep you happy. On a heat scale where pure capsacin would be a 10, I would rate this a 3. But as I mentioned, it's not about the heat.\n\nSomeone had mentioned something about the naan being crispy as a downgrade. I actually liked it that way. It gives the naan enough structure to hold the vindaloo. The garlic naan added another level of flavor to a great dish.\n\nThe portions were good and the service was also.\n\nIt was the best Indian I have had in a while.\n\nHighly recommended."
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"We have been to this new restaurant twice and really enjoyed it. It will most likely move to the top of our list of preferred restaurants in the Southshore area.",
"At first I was unsure about this place since it was inside a fitness club. The atmosphere is somewhat lacking. We went on a Friday night and they were quite busy so we had to sit at the bar. I have read several articles in local papers about the chef so I thought I would give this place a shot. I will have to say the food is five star all the way!!! The price for what we got was very reasonable. I had the Chicken parmesan and it was very very good. My Girlfriend has the lobster bisque and it was also very good.\n\nIf you live in Apollo Beach or are in the area you need to try this place!",
"Food has always been good, prices are a little high for what you get and lack of atmosphere. As far a local options this is one of the better choices.",
"Pleasantly surprised. Good food and good value. A little lacking in atmosphere, but definitely worth the visit. 'Circles' restaurant down the street has a nicer setting, but the prices are exorbitant.",
"My family and I went to Apollo for their Easter Buffet. We have gone there on several different occasions. The food Sunday was like a food line for a homeless shelter. I have never been so disappointed in my life. And to think I took my entire family there for what was to be a special occasion. I will really have to consider this before going back again.",
"This restaurant is one of those hidden gems I'm always hoping to find. The food is outstanding as is the specialty beer and wine list. The staff is extremely helpful and courteous. The only downside is the restaurant itself feels like it's a banquet hall. I can overlook that since the food is so great! Find this place and try it....it's DELISH!",
"This is a charming little place to have a good seafood and steaks. Creative daily specials and fast service. Dan was our waiter and I ordered the lobster bisque soup, and chicken piccata everything looked and tasted excellent.",
"Great little bistro with an ever-changing menu. The chef always has unique and delicious specials.",
"This place had a very weird atmosphere. My friend and I walked into the door and there was no one to greet us. The place was nearly empty, and the specials board was incomplete. Our waitress never actually told us what the specials were... \n\nWe had crab cakes as an appetizer, and they were gummy and full of fillers. The flavor was bland and the presentation was typical. (10 bucks).\n\nI had the mango shrimp (15) with a spinach risotto and green beans. The shrimp was edible, but it was floating in this sweet cream sauce with little bits of mango and onion- it was just very strange. \n\nMy friend had the seared tuna, which I tried and was pretty good, but I'm not sure if it was worth the 17 dollars. \n\nThere were a could of people in the restaurant, but I think they were the server's family because they would sit down with them or say loudly that they would give them free drinks. \n\nI will not go back. I would have been happier with the opportunity cost of Publix fast food.",
"Good place, food is normally very good. A little noisy but worth it for the quality of food and drinks.\n\nCheck America's Favorite Coupon Book for great deals!"
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"Although I have not been here, my room mate has brought their pies home on a number of occasions and have to say they are easily the best Ive had in this city. I'm originally from the Trenton area so Delorenzo's will always been my measuring stick - Slice is sooo close!",
"The best Neopolitan style pizza in South Philly, hands down. Maglio sausage makes for a wonderful topping. Pies are baked to a golden crisp, and the San Marzano tomato sauce bursts in your mouth. The margherita pizza I ordered a few weeks back could have used a bit more mozzarella, but they're usually very consistent. The owner is a great guy, too.",
"We've recently been a little disenchanted with Marra's and live closer to SliCE, so we ordered in the other night and were not disappointed. Thin crust is the modus here, and it was really good and crispy. I found it a little oily, but in a good way, not in a orange-grease-running-down-your-hands way. We got a large 'Quattro Stagione', which is 4 toppings on one pie, each only on a quarter of the pizza. We went with sausage, basil leaves (big and fresh), garlic and red onions. I'm starting this off with 3 stars, and will no doubt add more as I try more varieties and perhaps dine at the pizzaria (byob). I feel sorta silly living so close to this place but never having gotten their food before. Consider me converted.\n\nMarch 18th update: We recently ate in the 'restaurant' as a party of three, sharing a byo bottle of wine. It's pretty no-frills as a dining experience, but it's nice that you can sit and eat and bring booze. It was a cold night and the doorway lacks a vestibule, so there was a harsh drop in temp every time someone walked in, but all the tables were filled regardless. The restroom is alllll the way in the back...I recommend washing your hands etc before you head over if you're going to dine here. But the pizza is wonderful and the service is good, though bring cash because they don't take plastic. If Bitar's weren't across the street and Chickie's hoagies around the corner, I would eat here all the time.",
"By far the best pizza in Philly. I'm originally from NYC so I'm kind of a pizza snob. I've tried plenty of places that people in philly have said are good. Rustica, lorenzos, couch tomato are some off the top of my head. Slice is definitely better than all of them. I would only give Slice 4 stars if they were in NYC but I will give them 5 stars because I know the other pizza places above get 5's and they taste like crap compared to slice. First some good things about the pizza:\n1) The dough is pretty close to perfect, crispy from the middle of the pie all the way to the crust, I would like it a bit chewier but thats just a preference thing.\n2) The sauce is great, the tomatoes are fresh. In matter of fact the quality of all their ingredients was pretty good.\n\nMy only complaints about the pizza would be the fact that the cheese wasn't nicely distributed. I understand they're using fresh mozzarella as opposed to the shredded processed stuff but a simple thin slice and spread it out over the pizza as opposed to throwing it on in chunks would be nice. Same problem with the basil. They loaded it on. Liked the fact that they weren't cheap with the basil but it would have been better to chiffonade it and spread it over the pizza rather than put whole leaves.\n\nOverall though, from the half a dozen or so pizza places that I have tried in philly, all with at least one of my friends claiming it to be the go to place, Slice is the best place to go for pizza in Philly. Just go out and try it.",
"I literally just left Slice, I am a Philly native and have always thought that the only edible pizza in Philly was Lorenzo's but let me tell you I am eating my words and my god do they taste delicious. Of course I am talking about Slice. I'm a nanny and I was able to take a 22 month old in there and I'm assuming the owner was behind the counter and was the nicest guy ever. He told me the low down about their pizza and generally catered to my every need. The pizza was just scrumptious. I wanted to get more but then I would of felt like a fattie. Next time I'm getting a pizza just for me. Bonus: They have Whole Wheat dough. MMmmMmMmMmmmMm- that's the bottom line.",
"i have heard a LOT about slice lately on several different message boards i frequent, and i am both hungry AND broke so i decided to check out slice. NOT a good idea if you are broke. small pizza = $12. \n\npizza plusses: \n- BEST crust in the city\n- fresh toppings (good olives)\n- excellent, tangy tomato sauce\n\npizza minuses: \ncheap-ass BLAND mozarella cheese!\nprice\n\ni am not usually one to complain about price, so i should state if it were THE perfect pie, which it could be if they fixed their cheese problem, i would probably say it's worthy of the whole five stars. however an inferior pie at a slightly inflated price - three stars. still worth a visit though.",
"Slice makes good pizza to those who want not too much on their pie, consider pizza as a snack and not a craving then Slice at 10th is for you. They do not accept Cards so bring as much cash. eating in is okay with a nice LCD flat screen while waiting. The Cheese pie is okay but the pizza to order here is the Margherita, I believe this is the one that handed them the Best of Philly award. Brynn is right about the crust its eatable and the sauce did not taste canned. \nYou'll see Tomax and Xamot bake your pie too as well. The ladies who get your orders are friendly too and yes it is in South Philly...big ups Slice!! just in case you get the Best of Philly nod this year try not to raise your price up another notch",
"Great Pizza! If you have not been yet this is a small Pizzeria in south Philly. They have 4 or 5 tables if you prefer to eat in house. They offer a great and wonderfully delicious Caesar salad. The menu features probably 20 different variations of pizza all of which are probably great if they are anything like the ones we have ordered. The last visit I ordered the BBQ Chicken pizza and it had a great taste. If you are hungry you can probably eat a large by yourself. This place is a must go for all Philadelphian's that like authentic pizza prepared right in front of your eyes.",
"If you like typical Philly pizza--huge, dirt cheap, soft dough, and mountains of cheese, you're going to hate the Slice.\n\nFor the rest of us, they do a really good knockoff of New Haven/New York style pizza. Jason's a fanatic about his equipment and his ingredients, so the sauce actually tastes like sweet tomatoes instead of generic red, you can rest assured that milk was actually involved at some step in the cheese creation, and basics like pepperoni and sausage have some kick to them.\n\nI've only tried maybe a third of the pizza menu, but I haven't been disappointed yet.",
"This place frustrates the heck out of me. Decent pizza - good thin crust, love the pesto version. But, they ALWAYS misjudge the amount of time it will take for the pie to finish. They say \"30 minutes\" and I end up cooling my heels for 15 or 20 minutes. DRIVES ME NUTS."
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"Bright, open, airy space. Exposed brick interior with sturdy wooden tables and an open kitchen. Spacious seating and dog-friendly patio. \n\nDelicious baked goods for a quick bite, and table service for a nice sit-down meal. Amazing coffee (locally roasted!) and a simple but diverse menu. \n\nThe Market offers reasonably-priced produce and other staples.\n\nA GREAT addition to the up-and-coming Five Points area- just a hop and a skip from downtown!",
"Great outdoor space for eating...four legged family members welcomed. Food and beverages prepared fresh.",
"This restaurant is operated by the former owners of Cafe Desta located in the same building and connected by open door way. Our party of four each ordered different entrees, which comprised just about the whole menu.\n\nWe each sample everyone else's choices and all agreed that the food was amazing! It was extremely flavorful and well presented.\n\nThe owners and cooks obviously realize that salt is not a flavor, but merely an enhancer. Therefore, if your palette has forgotten or never knew the taste of high quality ingredients expertly prepared and demands the usual, over-salted American diet, you will have to request it be put on the table. But you will be missing out. Too bad for you.\n\n5 points also does not confuse quantity with quality. If you want to maintain your path to obesity and believe that a post-meal waddle comprises fine dining, there are lots of greasy spoons about to help you do that. But you will miss out on what good food is supposed to taste like. Too bad for you. \n\nTry the Chia pudding. Very delicately flavored and not over-powered with sugar. Very fine!\n\nMost of the ingredients are purchased locally and the results show it. (The tomatoes actually taste like tomatoes should!}\n\nAn added bonus: The wait staff actually smiles.\n\nI hope this place remains perfect.",
"Super psyched that there's a market and morning restaurant open in this area of Tucson. Coffee is great, from Cafe Aqui further south. Its really nice and bright inside. A great place to hang out. Heard that they had vegan food so we checked it out. I ordered the roasted butternut squash salad. I was a little bummed that the only option to make it vegan at the same price would be to simply take off the eggs and cheese (which just leaves you with less food overall). I asked for a side of the chipotle Field Roast to fill out the meal (happy that they had this btw as its delicious and vegan). \n\nOverall the meal was delicious with the Field Roast as a meal. Really great. The menu description boasted heirloom tomatoes, but what was served was just a sliced Roma tomato. Fine, but not what was advertised.\n\nLastly, when the check came I was disappointed, but not overly surprised, that despite getting the salad without eggs or cheese, they still charged me full price for the salad ($8), plus the full cost of the Field Roast link ($3).\n\nI would love to see 5 points offer a vegan alternative for their menu items that can go that route easily (such as the breakfast salad) without it costing more. Esp since I hear, and this may be incorrect, that the owners themselves are vegan.\n\nConclusion: We'll definitely be back.",
"This was a great place for breakfast! We had the salmon eggs Benedict and Huevos Rancheros. Both were very good and the prices were very reasonable. Our service was wonderful as well. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a good breakfast!",
"Exactly what this downtown neighborhood needed! After 17th Street Market closed, we found ourselves having to drive to the nearest big supermarket for last minute staples. 5 Points fills this grocery gap and offers Armory Park a quality restaurant.\n\n5 Points is a bustling casual spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Exposed brick and farm tables with an open kitchen and bar seating. Great atmosphere with lots of sunshine and an outdoor patio welcoming your four-legged pals. We've been here several times for breakfast and lunch and have not been disappointed. And from the crowd, it seems that everyone that lives nearby has also caught on.\n\nThe breakfast offers traditional items with a twist, such as their salmon benedict which is somewhere between a benedict and lox and bagel. Smoked salmon on English muffin with an herbed smear and topped with poached eggs. But, you can also order a la carte if you want a more standard breakfast such as eggs and bacon. And they offer a GIANT pancake which we have not yet tried. All our sightings point to yummy, especially since they offer real maple syrup with it.\n\nThe market side is growing and currently sells quality staples such as eggs, herbs, butter, veggies and bread. The menu is growing week by week and now offers sandwiches and soups for lunch. \n\nWe're excited to welcome 5 Points to the neighborhood!",
"It was a beautiful Sunday morning and I decided to walk the 3 blocks over to the new 5 Points Market, thats been getting so much hype. More breakfast joints downtown make this gal very happy! We could smell the delicious food as we got closer and the place was packed when we walked in. It was a bit confusing as there were no signs for seating yourself or waiting, so we wandered all the way to the back bar area and realized we should probably seat ourselves and since the inside was full, we took a little table on the patio. The server was very friendly once she saw us and brought out coffee right away. My boyfriend ordered the huevos rancheros and I put together a breakfast a la carte made up of eggs over easy, 2 pieces of vegan spicy sausage and a side of butternut squash. There were plenty of interesting options on the menu and I cant wait to go back and try them all out. Everything was certainly delicious, the rancheros had a tangy spice and served in the more upscale way and very colorful. My dish was a bit bland but the sausage was the best part, super spicy and great when dipped int he eggs. Im hoping in the future the market and deli get built out with more options so I plan on checking back often as this place comes along!",
"Decided to give this place a try today about noon. It was busy but a nice young man offered to move down a seat at the counter so my husband and I could sit at the counter. It was a great choice since the owner (I assume that was who Brian was) chatted with us. Water is served up with mint. Love that. Menu is small. My husband had the Eggs Benedict. He loved it. When he wasn't looking, I took a piece of the salmon. It was wonderful. Sometimes smoked salmon can be either too smokey or too fish. This was neither. I had the Caprese sandwich. it was okay. I think they could \"beef\" it up a bit. Bread was a little chewy. While waiting we were treated to a fresh beet/ginger/apple drink. Nice tough and nice drink. We ended with a brownie. It was great. \n\nWe will be back. It is a nice change from a change restaurant. Great to see fun places like this in the downtown area.",
"Just open four weeks when we stopped for Sunday morning breakfast. Sat at the bar and visited with Brian, who truly played host to us. I had the Salmon Benedict, which was excellent and sampled my wife's Caprese sandwich, which Brian admitted, need some tuning. We were offered a sample of the beet, apple, ginger juice and had a brownie for desert. The place has a great market vibe and it is obvious that they are willing to try things. A great addition to downtown. We will add this to our regular rotation of breakfast/lunch places.",
"The Huevos Rancheros were great, there are countless variations, but their salsa base (like a sauce) has great flavors. The Big pancake might have a bit too much cinnamon (not sure if you can request less or non if you are not into it). \n\nThe restaurant is excellent and you can even pickup a few food items for your kitchen. Will have to comeback and try more of the menu.\n\ndoing a good job guys!"
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"We got carry out lunch from Tlaolli the second day they were open and oh mama were these tamales good! Please note - this place is very vegan and vegetarian friendly! I tried the vegetarian cheese poblano tamale, as well as the vegan bean tamale - both were amazing. I also tried the salsa verde, which comes with a small portion of chips, and it was great as well. Extra good with the bean tamale. They also have a sandwich made with soy chorizo - I can't wait to try it out!\n\nThe customer service here was also exceptional. A co-worker went to pick up lunch for three of us, and when she got there she found out they were not yet accepting credit card (the form of payment we had sent with her). Instead of having her leave to get cash, they insisted she take the order and just come back with payment ($18 for three meals!) the next day. They wanted us to be able to enjoy our lunch on that day, and not worry about our food getting cold, so they went with the honor system. If the food hadn't won me over, that move certainly would have. \n\nFive thumbs up for this new east side gem!",
"What a great little place. I had the chicken and pork tamales, and they were excellent, both the red and green sauces are really fresh and delicious tasting.They're pretty much carry out only, though there are some benches outside behind the shop.",
"I finally made it to Tlaolli after planning to for months. Now, I am disappointed in myself for not doing so sooner.\n\nI had the steak fajitas (also with bacon) and it was phenomenal. Even the rice that came with the meal was incredible and packed more flavor than traditional Mexican restaurants. I was also pleased with the courteousness of the person preparing my meal who recognized that it was my first time there and proceeded to explain all that they had available for the day. This will definitely be my go to place for east downtown.",
"Stopped by last night to pick up some dinner. I had a pinto bean tamale and a rajas con queso tamale, my boyfriend got the soy chorizo quesadilla. Both of our dishes were really good! I'm going to have to go back and try a couple of their other vegetarian dishes before I rank it with La Parada, but I am so glad that a place like this opened up in our area. Carlos the chef was really nice and you can tell he loves the food.",
"Great joint! Finally someone created a healthier option for tamales!! Great job Carlos and family! \n\nIf you are not into tamales there are other options like the soy chorizo quesadilla...yummy!! The guacamole and chips are good too. \n\nI will definitely go back. The location is perfect for those of us that work in downtown. The prices are reasonable. Worth trying!!\n\nGracias familia!!",
"They are trying, but there are some issues. Strictly, a carry out restaurant only with a few tables outside and not very appealing especially on extremely \nhot summer days. Food was fair, but I have had much better at many of the other native Hispanic restaurants. Parking is not well marked, but it appears to be ok to park in the designated library spaces.",
"Here in the Midwest, it seems that a good tamal is elusive in the wild. You often hear rumors of such, only to be disappointed when you've managed to track one down. That was not the case for me during my first visit to Tlaolli.\n\nWe were greeted by several smiling faces as soon as we walked in on a sunny afternoon for a late lunch. It's a small, but pleasant joint and it looked very well kept. For some reason, I can't seem to recall what was in this building previously... There is a small bar along a wall & a table behind the building, so seating is a bit limited, but I enjoy those types of cozy hole-in-the-wall places.\n\nThey offered a daily special, which I can't seem to recall at the moment, but I was there for tamales. As it was my first time in, I was given a succinct run-down of their story, including the fact that the tamales are made with olive oil rather than the traditional lard, as well as the two options of the day -- chicken and cheese & poblano. Yes, please.\n\nWe ordered three of both choices plus a large salsa verde for the two of us and grabbed two sodas from the self-serve cooler. I'm thinking the total was about $25, which seemed more than fair to me for the amount.\n\nMan, those were some good tamales. I literally said, \"This is exactly what I needed today\" as we ate. I really enjoyed the chicken tamal, completely covered in their salsa verde, but then I tried the cheese tamale and was extremely pleased. The texture was perfect, the ratio of filling to masa was ideal, and the filling itself was awesome. No shady ingredients and these things really tasted homemade -- especially in comparison to the bought-in options at other places around town.\n\nI also feel obligated to specifically point out how much I enjoyed the salsa verde. So many other places treat salsa as either an afterthought or a tool used to disguise sub par dishes, but that was not the case here. Great, fresh flavors and a nice consistency... I could see myself putting this on just about everything. \n\ntl;dr: Cute place with great tamales made with olive oil and awesome fresh homemade salsas.",
"Yummy food that's much more health-conscious that typical Mexican food. \n\nI was working at the library next door (Washington and Rural intersection, near the Lighthouse shelter) and noticed that this formerly blighted building had a fresh coat of paint. When I was leaving the library I walked over to check it out and saw a little sign advertising Mexican food. New, you say? Restaurant, you say? Naturally, I walked right in...without even consulting Yelp! Such a daredevil, I am. \n\nI had 2 tamales, salsa, and a Jarritos and my total was $8.50. The tamales are made with olive oil, not lard, and there are vegetarian and VEGAN options! My vegetarian friends are always worried that their beans have been seasoned with pork fat, so it's nice to find a place that doesn't use this ingredient. I also tried some charro beans (pintos with SOY chorizo) and they were very tasty. \n\nThe downside is there is only one seat so you really need to take your food to-go. Not one table, one seat. SUPER clean little restaurant, you can see the entire operation when you come in the front door. I had a nice chat with the owner about where he was from, his life \"pre-Tlaolli,\" and some of the places we had traveled to. Nice guy, great food, I'll be back whenever I'm in the area, I'm sure. \n\nTamale options are pinto bean (vegan), pork, chicken, or cheese and poblano (vegetarian). There are also soups, quesadillas, and some entrees/specials. I'd like to come back to try the chicken mole because I have yet to find a mole that doesn't taste like it came from an envelope here in Indy.",
"On a Friday afternoon I found Tlaolli had a food booth set up inside Flat 12 Bierwerks. They offered three kinds of tamales. I tried the Cheese & Poblano tamales with both kinds of salsa, and everything was delicious. My husband tried one of the beef tamales and actually liked mine better. I look forward to visiting their restaurant and trying their other vegetarian fare.",
"Small, clean, and pretty tasty. The menu choices aren't incredibly abundant, but this place is more specialty minded. I had chicken mole and was fairly impressed. The corn tortillas were very good and the guy was nice."
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"An unassuming joint located in a strip mall on Hillsboro just south of the 440, the Bluebird is a great, intimate place to watch some of the best established and up-and-coming singer-songwriters out there. Performances are often in the round and take on a more conversational tone so you feel like you are a fly on the wall in a performer's personal studio. As it is an small venue, seating can disappear quickly and there is very little room to stand. Still, on a recent visit, the great performances we saw made us completely forget we were wedged in by the front door. New writers perform on Sunday nights for free, during the rest of the week entry costs around $10.",
"What an AWESOME place. Featured in the movie \"The Thing Called Love\", know what your are getting yourself into. this is a SMALL intimate place, you are hear to hear music. I went on Sunday night with no reservation, there was a line of about 20 people waiting outside 10 minutes before opening. I sat at the bar, sipping diet coke and eating the shrimp basket. I listened to at least 12 starving VERY talented song writers and several not so starving VERY talented writers. The music was crisp, clear, and new. The drinks were cold, the shrimp was tasty. The Bluebird is one of the top five places I've ever visited...",
"This place is somewhat over-hyped. I went once and it was a band made up of big time country song writers. They were very obnoxious and had awful personalities... it was obvious why they only wrote the songs and were not themselves famous. So many stupid cartoony voices and inside jokes throughout the night! Still, intimate setting with a serious music vibe that is cool without being intimidating.",
"Reservations, reservations, reservations! After a few trips to Nashville, I was finally able to get tickets to a songwriters in the round and it was worth the wait. Our table was so close that my seat was basically in the circle. My foot kept getting in the way of one singer's guitar! \n\nGreat venue, unassuming location in a strip mall on Hillsboro Pike, pretty decent food, although it is awkward to eat when the show starts if you are sitting close. Try the Writer's Block shiraz...awesome!",
"My mom and I don't care for country music, but one time, on a visit home, she and I went here to see a musician I can't recall. What I do recall is that my mom, wearing one of my cast off leather jackets, a bit proud of herself for being in a hip local bar, leaned over the candle on the table to grab her drink and caught her hair on fire. Don't worry; we put it out quickly and there was no harm done. We both had a hearty laugh and went home smiling and humming Burning Ring of Fire.",
"A truly intimate setting to enjoy some country music. We saw a great man and his guitar strum some songs of his youth and I LOVE LOVE LOVED the sweet potato fries.\n\nMy only complaint was that it was kind of awkward being completely silent and trying to eat my pork barbeque. It also felt rude to order another beer while everyone was so silently listening to Larry Jon Wilson spin his tales.\n\nI really didn't expect it to be in a strip mall though! Weird.",
"Although my experience here was a 1 star experience, I can understand why people love this place too. And I think with a little information, I could have avoided a negative experience, so here's a little information hoping you will get to enjoy all the great things about this place.\n\nI looked at their web site on my Blackberry while visiting Nashville. It said they did not accept reservations for the Sunday 8pm show (they don't). OK, literally it says \"no reservations needed\", which is a big stinky load of shyte. Reservations are badly needed, they are just not accepted. So anyway, I tried to call them to ask about the scoop for going to see the Sunday show, but they only have a live person doing phone calls during very limited hours (11am-4:30pm maybe? and they don't really even commit to that very fully) and only Monday through Friday. I was trying to learn about all this on a Saturday, so I had no way to talk to someone live on the phone at that point. \n\nSo in anticipation of a popular thing, we got there at 7pm for the 8pm show, and stood in the door with a couple other people while the prior show finished up. To our surprise, they don't clear the place out between shows. Would be really cool if their web site or phone message would have told us that. So only a few people got up out of seats after the first show. For the most part, everyone there just stayed right in their seats. Then to our horror, when a few seats did open up, the normally polite and friendly folks of Nashville that knew what they were doing ran right past us into the opening seats. Some other seats that opened up were already \"claimed\" in advance by someone who knew someone else that was at the earlier show and had made side arrangements. All this despite a sign that says to wait at the front for the hostess to seat you, which we politely and stupidly were obeying.\n\nWell, while all this was happening, I asked an employee what was going on, and why we weren't being seated since we had been waiting for the seats opening up longer than everyone else that was running past us and working these side deals. And the employee just said \"Sundays are busy\". I was like, great, thanks for all the help for an out of towner that has been standing and waiting for seats at your business for an hour now.\n\nThe thing is, their \"shhh\" policy (absolute silence requested while the songwriters are playing), which is cool, also makes it impossible to ask questions of staff or try to figure out what you are supposed to do and how, so you are left quietly reading the sign that says to wait for a hostess to seat you. So it was pretty frustrating cuz I felt like I tried to do my online homework, called to try to talk to a person, arrived an hour ahead of time, and politely obeyed their own damn sign waiting for the hostess to seat me, and I got squished without so much as an apology from their staff when I asked about it. We ended up leaving pretty disgusted rather than staying for the 8pm show.\n\nSo if you want to go see some really great music in a really cool and small atmosphere here, get a reservation. And if it is Sunday and they don't take reservations, show up at 5:30pm if you want to see the 8:00pm show.\n\nIf you work at the bluebird, you could do a few things out of courtesy to us simple out of town folk that are not \"in the know\":\n1) The fine print at the bottom of the 6:30pm show information on your web site says if you want a seat on Sunday, you need to show up at 5:30pm. You should really repeat this information on the 8pm show information.\n2) Both the 6:30pm and 8:00pm show information should tell people that most of the folks at the 6:30pm show will stay straight through for the 8:00pm show, so if you want to see the 8:00pm show a customer should plan on committing to both of them.\n3) Get rid of the polite euphemism \"no reservations needed\" on the 8pm Sunday show on your website and just tell customers you don't take reservations on Sundays.\n4) On Sundays at least, take the stupid sign down telling customers to wait for the hostess to seat you OR EVEN BETTER, put a sign-up list at the front door and actually seat people in available seats in the order that folks arrived there and put an end to the \"inside arrangements\" for seats.\n5) Take responsibility for the environment you have created.\n\nIt is possible that the bluebird is intentionally ambiguous so that insiders have an advantage, but that view of the world just does not match the warmth and hospitality that we got from Nashville, so I really prefer to think that the Bluebird management has not really thought about their customer experience from the point of view of an out of towner that arrives in Nashville late on a Friday night.",
"I've been here a few times and always enjoy it!\n\nI went for \"In The Round\" - where four writers took turns performing their songs. It was wonderful.",
"The Bluebird cafe has built up quiet a reputation for itself over the years as the place to see the very best Nashville songwriters and musicians. It has made itself into the place every songwriter first visits when they come into town. Their writer's nights on Sundays seem to have spawned all the writer's nights all over town. The Bluebird holds auditions for their writer's nights and these spots are very coveted. They also hold a regular open mic where you can just show up that evening and try to get a chance to play a song or two for the crowd. \n\nThe bar itself is pretty small, and the tables and chairs are cramped. The crowd arrives pretty early and stays through the evening. This also quite a tourist spot because of the famous songwriters that play here occasionally. \n\nMy personal impression of the place, is that it is more hype than anything else. The crowd is older and pretentious. The room is really dark. It is not really a very friendly place. There are now songwriter's nights all over town that are just as good. If you want to go to the Bluebird to be a part of that history, then by all means visit. But, if all you want is good music, you have a lot of choices all over Music City.",
"I have never seen a bad show here, have never had a bad experience. I am \"in the know\" though and feel lucky that a friend gave me the rundown before I went for the first time. You definitely need it!\n\n1) RESERVATIONS!!! These can be kind of tricky because they start taking reservations for weekend shows (Friday and Saturday shows only) on the Monday before. And you have to call between like 10am and 4pm I think. If you get a busy signal, just keep calling. I prefer the late show on Friday night--9pm I think? No particular reason though. \n\n2) There is a strict \"no talking\" (while the musicians are playing) rule which is cool, but you HAVE to know this before you go! For example, don't go if you are meeting your long-lost friend that you have 5 years of catching up to do. Or don't bring a bunch of chatty women. And don't bring kids! Also, it's a good date place, but if you are trying to get to know someone, this isn't where you should go.\n\n3) The food isn't great. If you go for an early show, you can definitely eat, but they aren't known for their cuisine. Think chicken fingers and fries, club sandwiches, and burgers. Definite bar food. If you go for a late show, you can go to dinner nearby before, but plan on getting there at least 20 minutes early even if you have reservations. \n\n4) It's a REALLY small place. Prepare to be packed in like sardines, and if you have a small party, you might be sitting with people you don't know. Deal with it! You can't talk to them anyway! \n\nYou will see exceptional songwriters and singers--you may never have heard their names, but more than likely you will have heard of at least one song they wrote. It's the coolest thing, and by far one of my favorite places in Nashville. Possibly THE best to hear live music in an \"intimate\" setting!"
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"You CANNOT miss out on this place for breakfast! There are tables in the sand so you can eat breakfast or lunch with your shoes off while you watch the beach and the locals enjoy the sun. Great omelettes and homefries! Gorgeous surroundings and great food.",
"This place is a hidden gem - love it and used to go there all the time for breakfasts/brunches. They even have tables in the sand so wear flip flops - service is amazing and food is even better.",
"I luv this place! You can either eat in the restaurant, or take it to go and eat it on the benches they have right outside of it. It's nothing fancy, very beachy, considering it's right on the beach. About 2 ft. away! It's a classic SB place everyone has to go to. It can get very busy, especially during the weekends, so get there early for dinner especially. They have really good smoothies and clam chowder. When I went I got my food to go and ate at the tables/benches they have outside, it was sooooo nice! The food isn't fantastic or anything, average but the location is great. You can even eat outside on the sand itself, so if you choose that wear sandels. Have not yet gone for breakfast (as many people go for that) but good food either way. Good place to go to right after hitting the beach. What's better than good food, a great location w/ the beach and the sun, good friends and family than adding some hotties to go into that mixture. LOL",
"Awesome spot!! Right on the beach (literally)...our feet were in the sand. The fish tacos (breaded) are delicious!!",
"Pretty cool spot right off the beach and it was a nice day. The food however wasnt sooo great. My eggs were cold so i felt kinda like throwing up after my meal. The drinks there however were kinda pricey ($8 for bloody jerry)...my advice get a brown paper bag and put a 40 in it.",
"There aren't too many places where you can grab a bucket of beers, sit on a chair in the sand, and enjoy some nachos while you watch half-naked people and sailboats, but this is one of them. Couldn't be a more comfortable or beautiful spot. Considering the view, the prices are pretty reasonable, as it remains a hyper-casual atmosphere with patrons in various states of dress. The nachos were piled high and were not short any quality ingredients. Other folks around us were enjoying some good looking tacos, steamed clams, and salads, and we heard nothing but good stuff about them. Overall, this would be a great spot for impressing some out-of-town guests or simply relaxing a day away.",
"This is the only restaurant that I've been to that has tables on the actual sand about 100 yards from the ocean!\n\nMe and my best friend had just finished hiking up to the very top of the Santa Ynez mountains and we were admiring how high up we were yet so close to the ocean. So we decided to eat ON the beach next to the ocean so we can say we were in both places in one day.\n\nSimple burgers, sandwiches, and bar but I will always come here for their bucket of steamed clams. (NOT MUSSELS)\n\nDuring happy hour they sell certain appetizers for cheap, so I reccommend coming during this hour!\n\nAlso the burritos were surprisingly very good.\n\nDon't forget to bring sunblock when you come!",
"This place has an one of the best views in town. The food is average and the service is Ok at best... But how about that view? Great for lunch or breakfast, but the food is not going to knock your sock of by any means....But how about that view!",
"Better known for the beach side ambiance than the food. This place boasts a nice variety of omelets to choose from and a solid breakfast burrito. If you so choose to eat out here make sure to wear your flip flops and grab a table on the beach so you can dig your toes into the sand. Be ware of those cold windy days!",
"What makes this place awesome is the location. It's right on Leadbetter beach with seating outside, on the beach. The food, unfortunately, is priced too high and just average. \n\nAnd they probably have a photo of us and the crazy dog and warn their staff to not let us back in! Our dog is an anxious dog -- maybe it's nature, or maybe it's the lack of nurture, the poor thing was a pound puppy... so he gets sorta freaked out when we're far away... we had to change tables and even when we were closer he was still freaken out... those women at the next table probably hate us... \n\nWe got the pancakes -- good. Shoreline burrito -- average and served with a watery salsa like sauce... \n\noverall, breakfast for two with tip $25.00 \n\nPositives: walking distance from our place, fantastic view and decent service.\n\nNegatives: the food is mediocre. \n\nAlthough the food is eh, I would still recommend going, esp if you have out of town visitors since the view is pretty awesome."
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"My husband and I have been waiting for Zavino to open since we live a few blocks away. Tonight was the \"official\" opening so we stopped by around 6pm. It was packed with a few couples waiting around on the sidewalk but there were seats at the bar so we went right on in. \n\nThe restaurant is tiny but very nicely remodeled with exposed brick, dark woods and a white marble bar. Definitely an improvement from the check cashing place that proceeded it. \n\nThey didn't yet have their liquor license so they were comping beer and wine. Off to a good start! We had a lovely glass of the cote du rhone. \n\nWe each had the mixed green salad at $5 per. It was perfectly dressed with a balsamic vinaigrette. They had a cheese tasting menu and several entree choices along with the pizzas. We split a white pizza with smoked mozzarella, garlic and broccoli. It was very good. Prices were very reasonable (and you can't beat that free wine). \n\nFor dessert they have panna cotta, chocolate-pear cake and biscotti. We split the cake and I highly recommend it. Moist enough with a deep, dark chocolate flavor, small diced pears mixed in and a side of whipped mascarpone and dark chocolate sauce. \n\nWe'll be back!",
"A great addition to a booming area of Philadelphia, this was a great opening for a restaurant in Philly. I stopped by shortly after they opened at 5 and put my name on the list. The smell of the pizza wafting outside was heavenly.\n\nOur party of four was seated promptly in the opening bustle in this cozy space. Forty two wines will eventually adorn the menu, but for tonight, sans liquor license, four were offered and two beers at no charge, a pleasant way to welcome the public to your place indeed.\n\nThe full website menu is not quite online, but the stuff we wanted to try was. We selected the Baby Jesus, the selection of five cheeses, the roasted beets, and the Roots and greens with Bagna Cauda.\n\nThe cheese arrived first. Two italian cheeses, a spanish blue, and two american offerings. The camembert seemed to be the biggest hit right off the bat. The Baby Jesus, a mild prosciutto, arrived and we nibbled it alone and with the cheeses. It was too mild to hold its own against the blue or chedder, (and I suspect would be lacking against a strong red wine), but was nice with a simple beer or white, and fantastic with the aforementioned camembert.\n\nThe beet salad arrived next. Perfectly roasted beets, dressed lightly with a splash of citrus vinagrette over a goat cheese/creme fresh sauce and sprinkled with pistachios. Lovely and delicious.\n\nThe roots and greens had me entranced when I saw the bagna cauda. I was hoping for the more formal version that comes pretty much as a fondue. This was not to be, but the presentation was still top notch. The bagna cauda here is almost a garlic aoili tossed with a mix of root vegetables and mixed greens. Uber fresh and crunchy. Beware if its your first date, as the garlic has a presence that can't be denied, but oh so yummy. Old married couples and good friends should not be shy!\n\nOn to the pizza. Pies are 10\" and can be sliced into 4, 6 or 8 pieces. We don't see 8 pieces being an option for long, as six slices proved a challenge to keep the toppings on board. Next visit we'll choose four. We ordered the margherita and the polpettini (the margherita with veal meatballs). \n\nThe crust was lovely. Slightly chewy, nicely crispy, with just the right amount of blackening underneath and on the edges. The mozzarella was some of the best I've ever had on pie, even better than Stella's. The sauce was very very good as well. There were some disagreements about the amount of basil presented, but I felt things were just right. The polpettini was very good, and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper kicked it right up into the stratosphere.\n\nThere was no dessert offering on the menu, but with capagiro a scant fifteen paces away, who could argue that. Better to concentrate on the savories and let folks linger over gelato across the way. \n\nThe hostesses were very pleasant and our server Alex was top notch for opening night. I can see great success for this place, especially in spring with windows thrown wide and outdoor seating.\n\nCongrats Zavino on a top notch first night, and I look forward to many more nights of delicious offerings from your kitchen!",
"Went to Zavino last night and was very impressed. It was crowded but we still managed to get a seat at a \"communal\" table. I was there with a few friends who had dined there before and so they were able to recommend some delicious food. \nWe started out with the roasted butternut squash and the romanesco. Both were small dishes but tasty and a perfect way to start off. Next we had two pasta dishes - tortellini and fettucini. Our waiter informed us that the pasta was made there fresh everyday and you could definitely tell. Yummy. \nFor our pizzas, we chose the sopressata and one with small veal meatballs. Both were equally good in their own way. The sopressata was yummy with the crisp edges on the meat and even a non-olive lover like me could appreciate the flavor on this pizza. The veal meatball pizza (can't remember the name) was also delicious. It came with basil and cheese and was so fresh tasting, it made me wish it came in a larger size. \nAll in all, the dinner was delightful. We did not stay for dessert but I would like to try the homemade biscotti next time I go back. Hopefully, that will be soon!",
"We have been waiting for Zavino to open and finally made it there tonight. The pizzas brought me back to my favorite trattoria in Rome. The crust is just perfect -- thin, yet with a nice chewy texture; it is delicious! Chef Steve Gonzalez perfected the Italian style pizza crust and topped it with really fresh ingredients. We tried 2 pizzas: Kennett, a white pizza named for its locally grown mushrooms, and Sopressata. I really liked the Sopressata. For appetizers, we had 'Baby Jesus'; I know . . . we ate 'Baby Jesus', I'm sorry . . . It's a salami that tastes like mild prosciutto. For desert, we had chocolate cake and a well brewed french press coffee which hit the mark. All that food for 2 people came to less than $40! We had a great meal.\nBesides the food, Steve got other important things right . . . His stay in Italy must have made him part Italian. He walks around and talks to his customers just like the chefs there do. Over there, I always felt like the chef was welcoming me into his home, and Steve seems to be trying to create that same experience.\nThe restaurant is also open very late: Sun-Wed till 11pm, Thu-Sat till 2am. That, again, is very Italian. Hitting the pizzeria after 9pm, usually after a long happy hour, for late supper before going home is a great way to cure the happy hour pangs and prevent hang overs. \nZavino is bring that lifestyle to Philly!\nI really love this place. Congrats Steve!",
"The idea of trendy pizza place makes me nervous... surprisingly, Zavino is not douchey. Hurray. Their creative pizzas are respectably inexpensive. \n\nGet over here fast, they are giving out wine while their liquor license is pending! \n\nHopefully they get a handle on the extreme heat that radiates from the oven to the seating area.",
"I'd been waiting for this place to open. Wine and pizza? I'm all over it. \n\nI was not let down.\n\nThe staff was friendly and attentive. The pizzas were damn tasty. And they gave us free wine (due to the pending liquor license). \n\nBest.\nPlace.\nEver.\n\nWe tried the margarita pizza and the white w/ broccoli (Fratello). We devoured both. I look forward to going back and trying a few more (like the Kennett or Polpettini). \n\nVery reasonably priced.\n\nGlad I work right around the corner. I'll be back in there soon.",
"I work on the block so I've seen this place opening up and I've seen the union protesters outside which is really annoying haha. So whenthey finally opened I was totally ready to see what they were all about. When I went in they were very polite and almost like ass kissing. Which is to be expected. Just opening and all. They make their own Italian soda which is awesome. I recommend the lemon or the vanilla. Those are the ones I had. I also had a margherita pizza which was awesome. Cool place. I think it's a little small so if it becomes popular they are going to be really crowded. Check it out. I liked it there. I will go back.",
"Delicious on our first dine! The pizza reminds a lot of Stella, and is just as good IMO, but slightly smaller and less expensive. The only quibble is that the topping combos could be more interesting. The service was earnest, the free wine (until license acquired) was lovely, and we had a Philly celebrity chef dining next to us with his family who raved about the gnocchi. So we tried it, and guess what? BEST IN TOWN.",
"i've been on a bit of a pizza kick lately, so i could not wait to try Zavino. my husband and i went last night and i was very pleased with the experience (food, service, decor).\n\nthe place is fairly small, but in an intimate and cozy way. so, when i arrived, the hostess initially estimated a 30 minute wait. but as i was leaving a table was clearing, so i ended up getting a call for my table after waiting only 10 minutes or so.\n\nas everyone is reporting, while Zavino awaits its liquor license, patrons are comped two alcoholic beverages. no complaints there.\n\nwe ordered the mixed greens with red wine vinegar. the dressing was light, but applied liberally, so it was noticeably acidic. i didn't mind.\n\nthe main event, of course, is the pizza. we ordered the kennett and the sopressata. the kennett came out first and the smell was heavenly. if you like mushrooms, you will love this pie. fresh rosemary is sprinkled into the bechamel and it was a surprising, yet satisfying, touch. bechamel isn't your typical white sauce (much lighter) but i liked it.\n\nthe sopressata was a hit also. i might have preferred mine without olives, but that's mostly because i am not a huge olive person.\n\noverall, Savino provides a reasonably priced, memorable meal.\n\ni will definitely be back to try the other pies and (hopefully) selections from the wine list. also, i think this will be the spot when the weather gets warmer (the large windows open onto sansom).",
"With a pair of student rush tickets to the Wilma in hand, my friend and I found another incredible bargain at Zavino. At 6:30 a few tables were still open (probably helped that it was snowing) and the maitre d' offered us two complimentary alcoholic beverages (a treat until the restaurant secures its liquor license). \n\nThe pizzas hovered around $10, the highest entree (sea bass) was $14, and all the vegetable sides were $5. We shared a beet salad, butternut squash (with pecorino and balsamic), sea bass (with cauliflower) and Kennett pizza (named for the mushroom capital and topped with a variety that included oyster and shitake). \n\nI recommend it all, and recommend perhaps equally, the ambiance and service. Zavino feels more like Village Whiskey than Stella. As much as I enjoy some of the Steven Starr restaurants, they all have an aura of schtick or party place, and Stella's no exception. Zavino's is intimate with chalk board menus that slide in front of wine bottles behind the bar, the restaurant sparkles its own water (which means it's free), and our waiter was genuinely earnest rather than fawning or excessively bubbly."
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"With the family this weekend and went to our usual breakfast spot which was too crowded with a line out the door. Driving around and was lucky to find JOEY TATE'S. This is a good brunch/breakfast spot. The food was perfectly cooked to order. The waitstaff was pleasant, attentive and happy to help. My wife had a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on a toasted bagel with a side of home fries. I had the stack of blueberry pancakes and my son had chocolate chip pancakes with a side of crisp bacon. Coffee was only .49 cents with a meal. Everything was delicious. The restaurant was spotless and we will be back. The menu was large and included lunch and dinner as well as a children's menu. Joey Tate's is in the old Sam's Grill location off of 611 near Township Line Road. Only can say, that I wish I had found this place sooner.",
"Friendly. Tasty. The portabello sandwich with sauteed spinach is delicious. It's sort of hidden away, but a nice neighborhood byo with breakfast all day. They sort of go the extra step-- offering to brew a new pot of decaf if I want to wait because the old one's been there a while or letting me know I can ask for a dark roast coffee if I prefer. A very rich, impressive signature bread pudding, if you care to indulge.",
"This is my favorite breakfast spot in my neighborhood. The food is always fresh and served hot. The service is excellent and the food is served with a smile. If that weren't enough, the prices are great.",
"Nothing special. Wouldn't go back. Very slow service, food was acceptable, prices were pretty low.",
"The food and the service at this restaurant were very good. There is a good size parking lot available. \n\nThe night we went to Joey Tate's, everyone in the restaurant was at least over 50 years old. The decor really needs help. The tight configuration of the restaurant and the cheap, old decor made my overall dining experience not as good as it could have been.",
"Breakfast was decent. Kids liked it. I found the breakfast foods to be acceptable. The service was friendly and attentive. There isn't much to the decor really, besides wall-covering mirrors that make the small place look bigger. The walls are the same color as my living room though, so that was kind of amusing! Nectarine yellow-gold. Someone needs to put up some artwork or flowers or something! lol\n\nBasically it's diner fare in a strip mall setting. Prices were decent and so with that, I'd go back just to take the kids out, but it's not a place I'd write home about.\n\nP.S. If you order sausage with your breakfast, you aren't gonna get a little brown & serve, you're going to get flat sausage patty. Just sayin!",
"I was surprised that Joey Tate's was crowded on a Sunday night. However, I wasn't surprised after I had tasted the food! Wow. It is real home-style cooking and you can taste the love and careful preparation in every bite. I recommend the stuffed french toast and any of their pancakes. The waffle fries aren't bad, either!",
"Went in hoping to get a quick burger. Joey Tate's far surpassed my expectations. I ended up getting a burger for 7.99. This came with fries, a pickle, and 4 toppings. I ordered a pizza burger and had 2 toppings left, so I got 2 onion rings on the side. What a value! I will definitely be going back to try more of their menu. According to the very friendly waitress, the entire menu is available all day. If you're looking for breakfast foods, this is your place! Try Joey Tate's...you won't be disappointed!",
"Went here for breakfast on a sunday. We were seated right away and the waitress was helpful in ordering. I ALWAYS (and I mean always) order a mushroom and american cheese omlette when I go out to breakfast, rye toast and a side of sausage. It came with hash browns that were pretty good, a little underseasoned, but fine. The toast was nice and crispy, the omlette quite good, but the sausage?? Yikes. I seriously love sausage, and it kinda makes or breaks a place for me...these prepackaged, flat, floppy sausage patties were not just not delicious, they were awful. I would go back to have lunch and maybe even dinner, but I would not go back for breakfast unless they get some darn good patties or some decent links in there. I can go to Our Family Cafe on West and get awesome breakfast sausages and the same price range. Joey, look into that, and we will be back for sure.",
"Stopped in for brunch twice it was really good and my waitress was awesome another little unknown privately owned secret. I will be returning."
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"My friends and I could not wait to try our own custom donuts!!! They are awesome. The friendly helpful staff carefully explains the simple ordering... they make it easy. This place is fun and clean and groups are welcome. We each chose 2 donuts and shared our creations. What a SWEET way to start the day!!!",
"These donuts melt in your mouth! Wow! Wishing this new business all the success. Staff were sincere and friendly! Coffee was fresh and great quality. Very pleased with the experiment.",
"I did not know what to expect at a Made-to-Order Donut shop but WOW! If you love Donuts then you will want to come here. You are guaranteed the ability to make your favorite classic - I had the chocolate with rainbow sprinkles - or you can go crazy with all of the toppings. The donuts are warm and soft but don't leave you with a sugar rush like Krispy Kreme. \n\nI will visit this place every time I am in Clearwater.",
"Wake up, slide on your flip flops, and get to The Donut Experiment as quickly as possible. This genius customizable donut shop, like cold stone creamery but for donuts, makes their fresh cake donuts every 30 minutes and then you choose your own frosting/glaze and topping. We ordered six different combos and they were still warm when we got back to the hotel. All were amazing (vanilla Oreo, maple bacon, caramel sea salt, plain glazed, and sriracha). I would only recommend the sriracha if you REALLY love sriracha. Also: the cold brew iced coffee and homemade sweet cream was even better than the donuts. We'll be back again tomorrow morning!",
"The donuts are awesome! Fresh cake donuts. I would like some yeast donuts too, that's why 4 stars. Please try. They are awesome!",
"So hot, so fresh, so tasty!\nVery simple, very delicious doughnuts. Grab a little worksheet and design your own doughnuts using their frosting X toppings grid. I would have preferred a list of combinations to choose from but small complaint.",
"Great place to get fresh donuts with a good choices of toppings. Definitely a place to visit when visiting Clearwater Beach.",
"A good idea staff was very helpful wish you could add more than one topping would love a yeast donut option",
"The beachfront resort we're staying at is lacking in the food department and the IHOP up the street is a disappointment so we figured we'd try to turn our morning around with something tasty. This donut sorcery shop is top notch. The donuts are fresh, baked every 30 minutes. The building is on the smaller side but spotlessly clean. There are some tables and chairs to sit and eat or wait for your order, but we didn't wait more than a few minutes. The staff is friendly. The donuts are decadent!!! We enjoyed donuts topped with bacon, M&Ms, peanuts, chocolate, and cinnamon sugar, with a variety of icing of course. I loved the house iced coffee but my fiancé wished it had a little more coffee and less cream. You can fix the coffee the way you'd prefer rather than getting the house blend. This shop has been open for about 6 weeks and it was packed when we left. It's about a mile south of the roundabout with a parking lot out front. I'd definitely recommend stopping in here for a quick treat!",
"I am not a cake donut fab, but these blew me away. You get a warm donut..pick an icing, topping and BAM!! Nirvana...a must visit while you are in Clearwater. Staff is nice and helpful!!"
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"This is a really nice upscale place. I would not say it is gourmet. I don't like gourmet because they give you tiny little portions. Here it was just right. I had some wings with a tasty sauce and scallions on them. They had a tiny little kick. I also don't like buffalo wings that are really hot. These wings were just right. The great waitress brought me some lightly seasoned bread sticks. I order the crabcake sandwich made with Maryland crab meat and shrimp served on a roll with cole slaw on it and a side of fries. I will not hesitate to say it was DELICIOUS!!!!!! Cozy place right in the outdoor mall. A relaxing place to have dinner or lunch. They call this New American Cuisine. I left feeling I had just enough and not still hungry like gourmet. So, I think I like this New American Cuisine !!!!",
"I recommend this place for their great food...from burgers ($10-ish) to steaks ($20-ish). The atmosphere is casual and comfortable. The service has been good every time we visited. \n\nWe usually go for their burgers and we enjoyed the Black & Bleu Burger and the Classic Cheeseburger last Saturday night. The steak fries are delicious and plentiful. A great alternative to the big chain casual restaurant!",
"The food here was above average, but everything else about the experience was subpar. The waiter tried too hard, and then tipped his hand by switching around our orders twice. The food came out terrifyingly quick, almost like it was waiting for us to order it. The ten dollar appatizer gave you about 5 dollars worth of food. Overall, despite the decent taste, there are better places to go even just in this mall area.",
"Food is good. The portions are descent and priced ok for what you get. The atmosphere is nice. It is clean, so that is a big plus for me if it is a little pricer than I would want to pay normally for food. \n\nI ordered the black and bleu burger and it was tasty because of the siracha sauce, which is one of my favorite sauce. I tried my friend's crab and shrimp burger and it was something unique for a burger. I would come back to try other things on the menu.",
"Great food. A bit dark inside and a little loud. Service was very good.",
"Yummy, great service. A little on the expensive side, but I have a problem with over ordering...the jalapeño mac and cheese is SO GOOD!",
"Very good good. Nice atmosphere. Great service. Ok prices. My new favorite restaurant in Wiregrass.",
"I have eaten here twice with friends. Once for their Sunday brunch and once for an early dinner with friends. The Sunday brunch was just OK. Not spectacular but not bad either. A little pricey for the meal. Had an early dinner and the food was very good. Service is attentive and quick. Very tough to find a place to park on the weekends in Wiregrass. I used the valet service which Grillsmith validates.",
"Above average for a strip mall restaurant.\n\nThe fish tacos were very good. The rest of the menu looked worthy of a return visit - the burgers especially.\n\nThe service was very good but I would need to come here more times to know whether we lucked out or that's the way it always is.",
"Food was great and the service was outstanding. The prices are very affordable and the overall image of the restaurant is a very positive one."
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"So it's soft open was today. Still finding their feet but this is the best soft open I've ever been to. Quality!",
"Visited this morning on opening day and was blown away. I could go on forever about the decor and how incredibly cool the whole feel is, but first things first: the coffee. They do not mess around and they know their stuff. Fall spice latte (with house made spice simple syrup) was the best latte I have ever had. Delish pastries, too. With sidewalk cafe seating out front, cool boho styled seating inside and a crazy cool second floor that has a special play area for kids with a custom treehouse toy cabinet (and a knee high roll out gate that keeps wee ones corralled). No detail has been overlooked. Instantly my favorite coffee shop in the city.",
"Just the other day, I was thinking about how I wished there were a coffee shop in the Grove so I could get some work done before hopping over to Urban Breath, and then Rise opened. That's some weird synchronicity right there.\n\nI can't handle how freaking adorable the decor here is. Think someone's super hip and kitschy apartment in Brooklyn, with exposed brick, bright paint, plants growing in mason jars, a vintage bicycle mounted from the ceiling and antique chandeliers ... complemented by a soundtrack of RJD2, Arcade Fire and the Pixies.\n\nThe upstairs has cozier seating, with 70s style couches and armchairs. There's also a kids' play area on the second level. All the different spaces make this coffeeshop welcoming for lots of purposes -- work, studying, coffee date, snack with the family. \n\nThey also have tasty looking pastries made by Whisk, one of the best bakeshops in STL. I love the crumbly one with the raspberry center. No soy milk though, which is weird, but they do have almond milk for the dairy-free. (Is soy milk not cool anymore? Missed that memo ...)\n\nGot a bit cramped and loud this morning (have to remember to bring headphones next time), but I managed to snag a small table for doing work, a free coffee (thanks Regions bank!), and a bit of friendly chit-chat with the nice staff. \n\nSelf-serve water thing seems smart. Plus, they use compostable cups and lids and have recycling under the coffee dressing station. +2 eco points.\n\nOne small drawback -- they really need to consider extending or at least modifying their hours. Like, not open Monday mornings? WUT? Is there a more pivotal time for a coffeeshop to be in service?",
"Wow, what can I say? \n\nI was waiting to meet up with my little sister for a day of bike buying and a ride through Forrest Park when I noticed this little shop a few blocks down the street. I walked in and ordered a Chai, asked if they had Pumpkin, to which I was disappointed (at first) to find that they did not. HOWEVER, the very nice gentleman behind the counter told me about their fall spice mix that they do, and offered to play with the combination to get the flavor I was looking for. \n\nThe pumpkin wasn't that big of a deal, Chai is good with or without, so I declined for this visit. The plain Chai was extremely good as it was anyway! I wish I had more time to check out the decor that I've been reading about, but just as I completed my order, I got a call from sis that she was at the shop and looking for me!\n\nFolks, I'm no coffee snob, I don't \"know\" coffee at all. I'm not even sure what the hell Chai really is to be completely honest. Is it tea? Is it a latte? What's a latte? I have plenty of questions, but the one question I can answer without a doubt is that RISE can make a Chai whatever the hell it is like a flipping pro. Headed back to the Grove tomorrow for Grove Fest, and RISE is stop #1.",
"My family of 5 went here this morning. The decor is cool and the coffee was fine, but the vibe and customer service was terrible. There were 4 people working, but none said hello. It made us feel awkward and unwelcome. And it wasn't like they were busy; there was only one other person in the store. We had the same treatment when we left - direct eye contact with a young woman behind the counter but not a word of thanks or come back again or anything. The selection of baked goods was also pretty limited. We won't be going back.",
"This place has really great decor. It's Indie vibe creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. The style is eclectic and fun with walls that are adorned with what appears to be old spice racks, lopsided shelving units and an upside-down once upholstered bench. Bicycle parts and interesting light fixtures hang from the ceiling. \n\nThis is the coffee shop the Grove has been waiting for! \n\nWhen I came here with my fiance, we both got the 16oz drip coffee. Light and smooth, this coffee is perfect for this chilly October day. We also shared the vegan ginger cookie. Little chunks of ginger and sugar crystals were a perfect mixture of spicy and sweet. The cookie is soft and chewy and delicious when dipped in coffee. \n\nThere are very few complaints that I have with this place. Here are the reason's why I didn't rate it a 5: \n\n1. Limited hours: The Grove has been hoping for a late night coffee shop. Hopefully once this place gets more established their hours will expand. \n\n2. The tables: The tables have wheels. As I type this review my every key stroke is moving the table a little bit. Whenever my finace puts his elbow on the table, the table rolls towards me a little. The idea is really cute, but not exactly practical. I wish there was some sort of locking mechanism on the wheels....\n\n3. A large group of people just walked in to get coffee and some of the staff seemed really put off by this. You should be happy about this and accommodating to boot. \n\nAll in all, I really like this little place and I will definitely be coming back.",
"Great Decor, Friendly Owners, and Spectacular Coffee. Great place to log in, have a sit, and work or chat.",
"I REALLY wanted to love this place. I live in city and we are seriously lacking in coffee houses. I visited Rise last week to try their Chai tea but they didn't have it in stock. No big deal...the staff couldn't have been nicer about it. I ordered another tea and it was good. \n\nSince I am a chai lover, I went back today. I parked a block away and walked in the rain because I am THAT excited at the idea of having a regular coffee house on my way to work! The shop is trendy and cool looking! My eyes are in love, now time to see if my taste buds agree.\n\nI ordered a chai with skim milk. They don't offer skim milk...only whole milk or almond milk. I asked why and they said something to the tune of studies show that skim milk is not that healthy and whole milk is better for you. Newsflash....there are a LOT less fat and calories in skim milk. Anyway...I went with the almond milk because besides the extra LBS that whole milk packs on, it makes me feel bloated and I don't want that. I explained to staff why I prefer skim milk and then I was told, \"Our sizes are smaller than other places so there isn't as much whole milk in it.\" That was not helping their case at all! I just paid $4.89 for a 12once chai tea and now you are using your small size as a selling point? \n\nI'm bummed but I haven't lost hope. I read somewhere on Facebook that their chai is amazing and that was also reinforced when I was here last week so I'm still hopeful!!!\n\nI receive my chai and turn around to add the spices I love (cinnamon and nutmeg) but there is nothing available. There is also no Splenda or any other color packet. I didn't ask because I'm sure I know why...it's not healthy. They only have sugar in raw which its delicious but again, it's a LOT of extra calories. Why are there no spices?! Last I heard cinnamon is a SUPER FOOD. Maybe there is another study that has debunked that but I doubt it. \n\nThe chai was good. I could taste the massive potential! Had I been able to have skim milk and cinnamon this may have been THE ONE. Darn it!!!!\n\nSo basically, this place is for die hard hippie health nuts. I wish I was one but I'm just not.... I'm American and I like choices...I like being able to have it the way I like it and this, wasn't it. I do LOVE that they use compostable cups and such (I'm a little hippie when it comes to the earth but not the almond milk and no sugar subsitute type I guess).\n\n I hope there are enough to keep his place open because they are nice, the shop is super cool looking, the location is awesome and I'm pro small business in the city but this will have to be a special place I visit once in a great while, to meet a friend for some groovy atmosphere.\n\nI can't see paying $5 a day for a beverage that I can't tweak to my taste. I'm seriously bummed!!",
"I had a job interview in the neighborhood and wanted to surprise them with a coffee The servers gave me some wonderful suggestions Cool hip place Loved it I will be back",
"So Happy the Grove finally has a good coffee Shop! \n\nI decided to scope out the other written reviews of Rise Coffee House before going because I have consistently had bad luck with coffee shops in St. Louis. The negative reviews I read are the precise reason as to why I decided to go and try Rise Coffee House. I love coffee shops that make a point of catering to people who prefer Quality rather than Quantity and this is exactly what I found here. I had a small 12 oz latte. It was delicious! The coffee was amazing and of good roasting quality and the milk was not scalded so it still maintained its own natural sweetness. If you go to a GOOD coffee shop, you should never have to put sugar in your coffee and certainly not your latte. AND if you are worried about your weight, you shouldn't be drinking lattes and milky beverages to begin with. Get your coffee and tea straight up/black. I love that this place doesn't have artificial sweeteners and if they start carrying artificial sweeteners, I will go back to square one; ordering my coffee from Stumptown roasters and taking it at home.\n\nThe other great thing about Rise is that the majority of their pastries come from Whisk! I love Whisk! And I really really really love that Rise decided to go with an exceptional local bakery. \n \nThe only thing I wish Rise had that I did not see (so they might have it) was an 8 oz coffee size instead of a 12 oz. If they offered an 8 oz, I could occasionally get my Breve (a small latte made with half n half or Heavy Cream instead of milk) that I miss from my favourite places in Portland and Seattle. \n\nLooking forward to my next visit!"
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