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"This review is quite limited since only had coffee and beingets. They opened a week ago and are still working out some of the kinks. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Its a cute spot and with a convenient location. The coffee was amazing! If you like strong dark coffee this is a good place. The beingets leave something to be desired, if you have never had a great beingets you may not be able to tell the difference. The rest of the items I saw coming out of the kitchen looked delicious. I will definitely be back to try other items.",
"Nice place attached to the Renaissance hotel. Good service inventive yet homey good. Good eats!",
"Really great place! We were visiting from out of town and got told we had to check out earlier than we thought. They were also so nice and accommodating. Brandy was our server and she was so fun and easy going. Made for a great experience along with the food. Would recommend the oyster BLT. It was amazing!",
"Oh, man. What an awful mess...\n\nSo, I'm visiting NOLA with my family. We were beat today from shopping and running around so we decided to get some dinner close to where we were staying. Walked by this place a few times and thought maybe it would be worth a shot. Sweet baby jesus, now I feel like I need to get my head examined.\n\nIt's a Monday, there's a pretty big party, I take a seat at the bar which is pretty much full. Not sure who the kid is who takes my drink order, but he's definitely not a bartender. The bartender is yapping away with someone at the end of the bar and pays no attention to the rest of us sitting patiently. Finally, I get a double of Woodford, neat. \n\nCut to the order. I put in for an oyster po boy (sort of. I do not understand the menu description. I guess it's their \"spin\" on a classic?), baked chicken with black beans and avocado, a side of rosemary fries, and red beans and rice to go. In addition, I tell the kid I want 8 raw gulf oysters while I'm waiting for my order. 30 seconds later a girl comes up to the kid to confirm that I want 8 oysters. At the same time this is all happening, a guy from the party walks up to the bar and asks how long a salad has been sitting at the counter. The bartender says \"oh, it just got there\". The salad was there when I sat down. Until this point, I thought it was part of the staff, maybe a mascot or something. Doesn't matter, BACK TO THE STORY.\n\nSo, I am nursing my Woodford because I want to have some for when my oysters arrive. Seems like it's been a while, oysters don't take long to shuck. That much I know.\n\nAll of a sudden, 20 minutes later, I see a bag. A to-go bag. It's mine. The kid brings it to me with a ticket and says \"lemme go check on your oysters\". I say forget it, as now it is completely devoid of sense for me to wait for oysters and let my food get cold. I can only imagine some poor soul in full diving gear who works for the restaurant, frantically searching for my oysters in the Gulf so that I can eat them before my to-go order arrives. I can hear his heart break as I cancel my order. I hope he's ok...\n\nSo, I kick back the rest of my Woodford, pay my ticket, and head for the door. I get back to my hungry wife and daughter, lay out some plates and silverware, and unload the food. Here's the good part:\n\noyster sandwich- beyond bland, tough bread, wilted lettuce, mealy tomato. And no sauce or seasoning. I could actually TASTE the college football game in the damn thing.\n\nBaked chicken-holy crap this had to be a joke. Tough chicken, no seasoning, the avocado was around a gram in weight, and there was some sour cream.\n\nFries-soggy, cold, basically the worst things that can happen to fries. Seriously, how do you screw up fries?!?!\n\nRed beans and rice-SHAAAAAME!!! This place should close its doors over this. Bland beans, INSTANT WHITE RICE, and \"sausage\" that tastes store bought.\n\nAll in all, terrible. Would never eat here again. Total waste of time, total waste of ingredients that could have been used to reflect the taste and culture of this great city. \n\nI tipped the kid that took my order, I felt bad for him. At least my Woodford was good...",
"I ordered the Oyster BLT and it was delicious. It came with one side, so my buddy and I each ordered the sandwich with one of us getting the vegetable (grilled asparagus) and the other getting rosemary fries. Both side were very good. The rosemary fries are very thin cut, not greasy and have a unique flavor. \n\nService was adequate, but not great.",
"This place is very quaint and just happened to be connected to my hotel. I had the crab chowder and red beans & rice! Pretty good for my first meal here in NOLA. The wait staff was very attentive and kind. The food came out in no time. I'm taking this as a good sign of what's to come for the rest of the weekend. :)",
"Went to new Legacy Kitchen in the CBD last night for a quick dinner. It's on Common and Baronne and has only been open 3 weeks. We were pleasantly surprised. The menu was heavy on oysters and each preparation that we tried was delicious. We cannot wait to go back and try other items on the menu. The mgr, Heather, was very attentive and made us feel like we were valued customers. Decent wine and beer selection. Welcome addition to neighborhood.",
"Solid choice! Wife and I popped in for dinner because the place was just a block from our hotel. It had great curb appeal. We had raw oysters, tuna tango salad, and red beans n rice. Everything was well prepared, appropriately served, and fresh tasting. Service was spot on. As a bonus, NOLA Blonde is always 2 for 1. You gotta love that!",
"Food was fantastic and Lucky our server was the coolest. Great drinks and beer specials! Those oysters were delicious,so was the salmon app.",
"I am desperately trying my best to enjoy this place. My boyfriend and I live in the strand apartments (1/2 a block away) and we frequent this restaurant about 3-5 times a week. Although we have become a \"regular\", the service does not seem to be improving. I am a local and when it comes to food, we don't take it lightly. I am more than patient especially during an event season such as Mardi Gras but this place seems to take twice as long even when there is only one other table occupied in the restaurant. The food is decent, certainly nothing to brag about and the aesthetics are beautifully decorated with dark wood tables and old-fashioned style bar in the middle; however, nothing can surpass how awful the service is. Half of the staff cares about their job and are simply trying to become more efficient whilst having a few hiccups here and there, but then there is the other half of the staff of just don't give a s**t. The need for higher staff occupancy seems to get lost amongst the management as well. During Mardi Gras weekend, you should have higher staff working than during not event times. I do not want special treatment for coming as frequently as I do, I would just like to have the confidence that when I place my order the first time, it will be taken care of without requiring repetition, or worse, being completely forgotten about."
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"We had a great time and the food was delicious! The sweet potato pancakes are ridiculously good and the service was outstanding! The historical building makes the experience that much better! You definitely want to go for any meal that you can!",
"Incredible location in the heart of downtown in a beautifully restored and historically rich space. Atmosphere had a really nice, simple elegance while still feeling extremely relaxed and familiar. Host staff were warm and inviting. Sitting at the bar was a great call as the bartenders were welcoming and knowledgable. Mikey, Freddy, Adam, and Fletcher made sure we had an amazing experience, and the food and drinks were excellent! Can't wait to try everything! Hightlights: Five and Dime (cocktail), pickled shrimp (app), cheese curds (app), corn pudding (side), black eyed peas (side), fried flounder (entree), bourbon caramel pecan pie (dessert)",
"Incredible dining experience from start to finish! We went for dinner last night, and we're already planning our next visit to the Woolworth. Allow me to give you a breakdown of our very memorable evening:\nAmbience: As soon as you walk up to the building, you can feel the history this beautiful building has to offer. The owners did a remarkable job with the restoration, salvaging the original floors, the staircase, and the mezzanine. The aesthetics are top notch throughout, from the beautiful antiqued mirrors to the retro wallpapers. I spent most of the night obsessing over all the decor. The entire restaurant had perfectly dimmed mood lighting with a warm vibey feel. I can't wait to come back to have cocktails at the upstairs mezzanine bar that overlooks the downstairs. \nService: From the second we walked in, we were greeted with friendly smiling faces. The hostesses were very kind and attentive. The bartenders were very knowledgeable about the beverages and quick to take our drink orders when we visited the bar. Once we were seated for dinner, we had very prompt and polite service from our server and SA. Benjamin was great to check on us and keep our table clean and free of empty plates. All of our appetizers and entrees came out in a very timely manner. Overall, we thought the service was great! \nCocktails: The cocktail menu is very inventive, full of solid choices. I had quite a few of the rye whisky cocktail called 1930 and finished my night with the Love Pinot Noir. Both were very satisfying and paired well with our dishes. My table also ordered several cocktails off the menu, and everyone was very happy with their choices. \nSo now the food: Oh the food! To start, everything on the dinner menu sounds amazing! I would label the cuisine as creative Southern comfort food, with a few dishes having a little Cajun feel. I wanted every appetizer on the menu, but we kept it to 4. The fried cheese curds and gumbo were my favorites, but all our starters were delicious! I'm dying to come back for the harissa chicken thighs and the Brussel sprouts! Then the entrees....sooo good! I ordered the braised short ribs and also tried all of my friends dishes. The short ribs were excellent and the portion was quite generous. The fried chicken was absolutely legit. Living in Nashville, it's not often that I get to have fried chicken that isn't labeled as \"Hot Chicken,\" but I loved this fried chicken so much. It was authentic Southern buttermilk fried chicken that granny would make...if you're granny was a 5 star chef, that is. Not greasy, not too heavy, and perfectly breaded. Our table really enjoyed the fish and the ribs, as well! After our entrees, we were completely stuffed (due to the sizable portions) but could not pass up the dessert menu. So we indulged, and we were NOT disappointed. We tried several but my favorites were the chocolate pudding with the peanut brittle and the caramel pecan pie. They were amazingly decadent and were the perfect finish to a wonderful night. Overall the entrees and apps were very flavorful and well seasoned, and the desserts were everything a Southern gal could ask for. I can guarantee you won't find anything bland or boring on this menu. I recommend you go make your reservations now before everyone discovers this new hotspot. It will definitely be a new staple of Nashville. \nPS Sorry there are no pictures. We dug in as soon as the food arrived. At best, I could have uploaded pictures of empty plates licked clean",
"Date night at Woolworth on 5th. This is in the old Woolworth's building downtown where my date used to shop as a kid. It was also the site of the first sit-ins during the Civil Rights movement. There's a faux lunch counter as an ode to the past. The terrazzo floors are impeccably restored. The vibe is Art Deco and the background music Percy Faith.\n\nThis is another TomKats creation, so the menu has many a splendored thing. I had the predictable fried chicken with green beans (hint: they also own Loveless.) My date had Southern vegetables: okra, black-eyed peas, mashed potatoes. All in the name of comfort food.\n\nOur server was from Athens, Georgia, and too young to realize our interest in the building (check the period wallpaper in the basement restrooms.) You step outside looking for Corvairs and Oldsmobiles. They have valet but recommend parking at the library (which has an impressive Civil Rights Room no one knows about.)\n\nYou'll leave Woolworth full--of food and righteousness.",
"Since I live around the corner, I am worried how successful this place is going to get and it will be a huge success, because it's absolutely wonderful! The owner renovated the interior maintaining its historical significance during Nashville's Civil Rights movement. And the food is fantastic - at least what my friends and I have had thus far! Crispy fried chicken livers (light on the exterior; rich interior!), fried flounder (great sauce), hearty brussel sprouts (except can the restaurants not come up with something new!), and great biscuits! I should also say their bar seems top notch; at least the Manhattan I had was! Food prices are great; bar prices standard. Enjoy!",
"The menu is WAY over priced for what you get as an overall experience including food quality. The service was awesome, attentive, timely and she was a nice girl. After looking at the menu and history of the restaurant online, I was completely thrown off when we sat down. \nExample: Brussels sprout appetizer was $8, $3 to add (what we got was) 1/2 oz of bacon with approximately 6 Brussels sprouts cut in half. \nProbably won't return.",
"Amazing space honoring the history of the building, worth going based on that alone; but then there is the food. We had six people and everyone got different entrees but everyone loved their meals. The filet was unbelievable with delicious sides and the fried chicken and the short ribs were our groups favorite. Can't wait to go back and I'm excited to check out lunch and breakfast too.",
"Took my team up the street for lunch on Monday. Fried chicken sandwich was phenomenal. Exceptional food, service, and atmosphere. This makes the regular rotation.",
"historic, cool, comfortable , classy. Woolworth on 5th presents a wonderful dining experience. immediately greeted at the door, you look around to see what they created. either a table, booth or bar seating each authentically relaxing. a southern influenced menu. we enjoyed the outstanding oven roasted Brussels Sprout starter. now the challenge which wonderful item to order. the fantastic Short Ribs were so delicate with the most amazing sauce. the truly southern Fried Chicken was crisp, tender and awesome. sides dishes of mac & cheese, collard greens, potatoes paired perfectly. ended with Chocolate Pudding served via jar. combined with an attentive waitstaff , such a pleasant meal !!!!!!!!!!!!!!",
"I was so excited to try this restaurant. I'm a fan of Tom Morales restaurants and I know about the history of the building and knew he would create something special. I think he did, but I was very disappointed in the service. Our server and bus boy were inattentive and seemed stressed rather than hospitable. The food was good but the presentation was sloppy. We had dirty plates (appetizers, salad and soup) still on our table when they brought out main entrees and we actually had to ask to have the dirty dishes cleared. I will give it another shot but they need some improvements to service in order to live up to the hype. Tom, I hope you are reading this. (Also -- would recommend one more healthy, non-comfort food choice for both appetizer and main dish options)"
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"good sushi,service and atmospere.,one of my fav sushi places plus is close to me ..",
"Good place. Pieces are a little smaller than most but the food is fresh and the prices are typical. I do like its location.",
"Food is very fresh! We love the dynamite fish. The ambiance is nice and clean, with muted lighting. Service was quick and very friendly.\n\nOnly wish they'd put up a website so you can easily order for carry-out.",
"Only had sushi, but it was excellent. My wife and I had the caterpillar and summer breeze sushi rolls. My only complaint is that the summer roll was rather large for a bite since the tuna on top was very thick; however, this is the norm for speciality rolls that cost more. Soup and edamame were provided with our sushi which was an unexpected addition.\nWe also enjoyed the atmosphere and it was very clean and inviting.",
"Live near here and never heard if it was any good, but finally got up the courage to try it. So glad I did! Had lots of sushi and it was all so good! Very fresh, very well made and great selection! Prices very reasonable and the service could not have been better. Only were three other customers, but it was a mid-day late afternoon. The waitress and sushi chef made you feel at home. Served us some deep fried banana with honey as an extra and YUMMY!",
"yummmm the Tako salad was dee-li-cious! Went here on the 4th of July and the sushi chef hooked us up with a few sample pieces to try and threw in an extra shrimp in my roll. The staff was having watermelon as an afternoon snack and cut us a few slices to have with our meal. The prices are very affordable and the staff is very friendly. Who would have ever thought that you could find good sushi in the desert!",
"For those of us that need a sushi fix every couple of weeks, this is the spot. Only better sushi I have had was in LA. Your greeted as you come in and the good service never let's down. Check their saki list. If you never tried high end saki, you are in for a treat. Fresh fish, good saki, life is good.",
"I come here often since it is near where I lived. The servers are very pleasant, makes you feel at home the moment you enter. The food, let's just say it is fair enough to satisfy my craving for Japanese food. They put too much sauce on their teriyaki chicken. Rolls and sushi are just okay.",
"Excellent food and service. Have been many times and it's consistently delicious. Only downside is that there aren't really any vegetarian options on the menu besides vegetable tempura. You can order california rolls without the crab though. At dinner time this is a little tricky because the veg tempura is only on the lunch menu -- they'll still make it if you ask.",
"Super nice staff and there is always a table available (or bar seating). The squid salad is so yummy!"
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"Primo's, Sarcone's and Chickeie's. Unfortunately, Chickie's is the forgotten one in the bunch. \n\nThe sandwches here are JUST AS GOOD as Primo's and Sarcone's and sometimes I prefer these. The scene is just as Italian, the meat just as fresh, the bread just as good and Chickie's even has great extras like breaded peppers and artichoke hearts.\n\nIf you are vegetarian you need to get their vegetarian hoagie (the best in the city according to all the lists).",
"Often underappreciated deli with great hoagies, sausage sandwiches, etc.",
"A super tiny deli that's BIG on taste. I am obsessed with the fried green tomato hoagie with turkey, sharp provolone, and bacon. The sandwiches are huge and delicious. They use Sarcone's bread but make sure you get there early. Sometimes they run out of rolls. Great marinated mozzarella too!",
"I am a hoagie (sub, hero, grinder) enthusiast. This is without a doubt the best hoagie shop in the world. The Prosciutto special with fresh mozzarella and long hots is my favorite sandwich of all time. I'd get one everyday if wasn't aware of my own mortality. For a healthier alternative, the veggie hoagie is the best vegetarian thing on the planet. When talking about Chickie's I can't reign in the hyperbole.\n\nRIP Johnny Marz. I saw him there a few times picking up sandwiches on Saturday. Real nice guy and a favorite son of South Philly and Chickies. It's just sad.",
"My one concession to Philadelphia's herds of mooing vegetarians is Chickie's Veggie Hoagie. \n\nBroccoli rabe sauteed with garlic, baked eggplant, roasted red peppers and coarsely ground provolone cheese stacked in a seeded Sarcone's roll is last-meal worthy. \n\nAmazing meat-based sammies, too, but that Veggie Hoagie is so damn exciting you can ignore the pig products and still end up in hog heaven.",
"Every time I bring my friends to Italian market we stop here for lunch. Without any doubt the best hoagie place in South Philly. Their roast beef and sausage sandwiches are incredibly tasty. The Italian and Veggie hoagies are absolutely delicious. Also try their roasted peppers and marinated artichoke hearts. Besides the food, the owner Henry, his wife and the cashier Judy make you really feel welcome to this place. When you order sandwiches, either Henry or his wife will take your order. But if you want any homemade items located near the cashier, it is better to place that order with the cashier.",
"Love their hoagies.\nThe Tuna special is my favorite.\nI tried some other sandwiches and all were great.\nThe bread is very fresh, the long hots on the side are a nice touch.\nOne of my favorite places for lunch in south Philly.",
"I know everybody loves this place, but my first experience there was very disappointing. My friend Damian from Philly flavors bragged about Chickie's Hoagies every time we would discuss food. So finally go there to try a sandwich. The deli is your typical wonderful Italian Deli, with the hanging cheese's and meats and all those wonderful aromas. I ordered the Chickie's Special and you might think that a sandwich with their name on it would be-well, special!. Well-It wasn't! The Sarcone roll was a little stale, the meats were good but the sandwich was soaked in olive oi and it had a very bitter taste to it overall. In addition, it didn't have a couple of key ingredients that I feel are necessary for a great Hoagie and that's hand prepared Romaine lettuce (not machine sliced) and fresh Bermuda Onions. My friends say I'm nuts, so i plan to try another sandwich at Chickie's as soon as the bad taste from the last Hoagie leaves my palette.",
"The best hoagie I've ever had in my life is the Chickie's veggie. This is the spot you've been waiting for.",
"The Chickies Special at about $8.00 is probably the best bargain in the city. Packed with excellent quality meats as well as prosciutto and sharp prov. the hefty sesame bread is enough to handle all the protein. It s not only a big sandwich its well constructed and simply delicious. I really have to push to finish it all at one sitting. I don't know why I hesitate to call it a hoagie, maybe because this is anything but a hoagie roll. Whatever you want to call it, Chickie's belongs in the same company as Primo's, Sarcones et al. A singular treat. Gotta eat it with their fried long hots. Its worth the pain."
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"This place is good!!! My wife and I ate here and enjoyed every bite. We also liked the atmosphere with the blues music. I ordered a Half Slab Ribs Platter with two sides- corn pudding and baked beans w/ brisket. My wife ordered a Half Chicken Platter with two sides- baked beans w/ brisket and green beans w/ bacon. Each meal came with Texas Toast. Everything we ate was very delicious! The meat portions were LARGE!!! The staff was very friendly, even the Manager (Bill) introduced himself and greeted us. By the time we finished our meals, we were too full to eat the Triple Chocolate Cake that we ordered (big enough for the both of us to share) so we took it home. It was so delicious we were in chocolate heaven! We also found out that City Barbeque donates 10% of pre-tax profits to charities and non-profit organizations. We were so impressed with our first visit that we will definitely go back again.",
"So my wife and I stopped in here tonight to try the new place out. When we got inside we were not greeted by any of the employee's, I had to stop a clueless employee to ask her if we needed to seat ourselves or what, this being a new place and all. So clueless young lady showed us where to order our food and that was kind of a surprise, I figured this would of been more of a waited on kind of place not a help yourself place, for the price. While we ordered our food the young ladies working the counter were too interested in each other and what they were going to do with their paychecks than paying attention to us. I asked where we pick up our food she responded \"down there\", ok? Just my luck I wasn't paying attention to the employee I asked, once we got \"down there\", if we were in the right spot to wait on our food, it was the clueless young girl, noooooooooooo!!! She just mumbled something, than said yes...ok?...this is a new place, come on employee's, we've never been here!!! To make this long story short, we did however enjoy the food and atmosphere so my three stars go to that. Just train your clueless employee's a little better, PLEASE!!!",
"Located in the southside of Indianapolis, City Barbeque is a new addition to the BBQ spots in this side of town. This place offers a different concept of BBQ restaurant - where you have to place your order at the counter, wait for your order and bring your food to the table (or you can have your friend or family member find the table first while you are waiting for the food). The service is fast and friendly.\n\nWe ordered a family pack for regular Pork Barbeque with 2 choices of side dish : Coleslaw and Gumbo. At the table we have 6 choices of BBQ sauces. The meal also comes with 4 corn muffins and 4 sandwich buns. The family pack is supposed to be enough for 2 adults and 2 children, but we found out the meat was only enough for 2 adults and 1 child, or 1 adult and 3 children. Thank goodness that we only had 1 child with us at the time, so the meal is enough for the three of us.\n\nIn summary, our pork BBQ tasted great, the gumbo was delicious and spicy enough for my taste, corn muffins were yummy, coleslaw was OK (I should have chosen another side dish instead of coleslaw). For $26 total - we had a great meal for lunch for 2 aduts and 1 child with 2 large size drinks (free refills). I am glad that we found this place. We'll come back again next time. Yum-o! Watch out Smokey Bones, we probably won't visit you too often from now on... :-))",
"The other night, my husband and I had one of those nights where we couldn't decide what we wanted to eat. Nothing sounded particularly good. I was in the mood for some sort of comfort food.\n\nWe ended up at City Barbeque. This was our second visit. Our first visit was during their grand opening week, and honestly, I wasn't too terribly impressed. It seems that I just selected the wrong menu items during that first visit.\n\nWhen you first enter City Barbeque, you order your food from a menu board and wait in line for it. In that sense isn't a traditional sit down type restaurant, which I expected it to be when I first went. The food comes out quickly, however, so you're not ever waiting long. (Even at their most busy, it was only like 5 minutes.) As you're waiting, you stand next to a row of bottled sodas that you can select from. There is also fountain soda, and their sweet tea and lemonade (which is really good lemonade!).\n\nWe did dine-in the first time we ate there, and the ladies working around us to clean off tables and whatnot were really pleasant and helpful. The restaurant was comfortable and clean and the decor was spot on for a BBQ joint. The place was hopping that night but like I said, I just wasn't feeling the food.\n\nThis time I selected the regular pulled pork sandwich combo with hush puppies and their fries (with cheese and bacon for 89 cents more!). The sandwich was awesome and I ate it mostly without sauce, the hush puppies were hush puppies, but the best part of my meal was definitely the HUGE portion of fries with cheese and bacon. The cheese was a little spicy without being like... nacho cheese. It just had a bit of a kick to it. As I said, the portion size was huge! I had my fill and was able to pass about 50% of them off to my husband to finish.\n\nWe had such a great experience here that night that we returned two nights later because we were craving the fries again!\n\nCity Barbeque is definitely worth taking a look. The prices are reasonable, and not all of the sides are fantastic (skip the potato salad!), but some are pretty great (get the fries with cheese and bacon!) All their BBQ is delicious, so far as I can tell.\n\nAs far as their desserts go, they rave about their \"famous peach cobbler\" and call it a favorite menu item. In my opinion, it was completely gross; flavorless, and greasy. Conversely, I really enjoyed their simple, somewhat plain banana pudding dessert.\n\nThis is great take-out comfort food!",
"I hate writing negative reviews. But I had an atrocious experience that 2 months later I am still pissed off about so whadaya gonna do. So.\n\nI love bbq. I have so many favorites around the country from Hill Country to NYC but I also adore Jack Stack in Kansas City and I've given repeat business to local GT Souths, Parky's Smokehouse, Judge's, Squealers, I can even make do with chains that fake the smoke-- like Famous Daves. I took the time to review and appreciate Hanks Briskets on Yelp. just for frame of reference.\n\nOkay. So--- City Barbeque is a suburban family type restaurant that offers NOTHING to anyone into 'cue. Again I have nothing against chains-- I have something against this one. \n\nGot the City Sampler and added a couple ribs on the side.\n\nTheir brisket sucks. Literally almost didn't exist. it was all in dry-yet-fatty crumbles! if that is possible! Crumbles! It was so, so, awful. the flavor was what you would expect from crumbles-- sawdust. The absolute worst \"brisket\" of my life.\n\nTurkey- DRY. \n\nRibs-- terribly skinny and anemic yet tough and hard to pull off the bone. how wrong is that?! \n\nSausage-- like an over-salted hot dog. \n\nSauce-- you're much better off buying Sweet Baby Rays at the store.\n\nSpeaking of store, baked beans tasted like out of a can w a pail of sugar dumped in and some aforementioned brisket crumbs for, i dunno, texture? certainly not flavor.\n\nMac n cheese was actually semi-edible--- but could have used a minute in the microwave.\n\nAs I said I still can't shake off my experience and no one will ever be able to force me to eat here again. I felt robbed and abused. I'd rather donate my money to the Ronald's Kids Foundation at McDs next door instead. I apologize to all the other bbq places in this town that I could have hit up that unfortunate day instead. I'm not giving this place any more words in this review.",
"The wait was a little long (stopped in the 1st day they opened), but the food was worth it. I had a pork sandwich with sweet bbq sauce & mashed potatoes on the side. Price was ok but then again I like to get discounts. I hope to return again soon the next time I'm craving bbq.",
"I loved the half chicken here! It's so tender, it puts pictures of mothers and newborns to shame! I'm not as big of a fan of the sauces, but it's a regional bbq preference.\n\nI loved the cole slaw. I don't even usually like cole slaw, but happened to try it from my date's plate. It tasted like summertime epitomized- fresh crisp, yummy.\n\nI thought the food came pretty quickly & everyone was friendly. No complaints here!",
"Delicious! Had the lunch special 1/4 pound sandwich w/ 2 sides. \n\nThe NC Pulled Pork was terrific. The meat had great flavor, and I enjoyed trying out their different BBQ sauces at the table. \n\nMy sides were Fries and Corn Pudding. The corn pudding was excellent, but the fries weren't anything spectacular. My dining companion had the Baked Beans. I definitely recommend those.",
"You could do better overall, by spending your time elsewhere if you're on the hunt for good barbeque. I wasn't a fan of either the brisket or the pulled pork sandwiches. Their BBQ sauces seem to be lacking too. Also, the restaurant itself is freezing and my fresh cut fries were almost cold right away. Boo!\n\n\n\nPerhaps, I am just not a fan of Carolina style BBQ. Not sure if it's worth another trip, although they do serve Sun King. And the photograph of their ribs sure looked tasty. Still, my quest for solid BBQ in Indy will continue...",
"Rolled in at an off peak time, was greeted by what I think was the manager. What a nice dude. He offered us some samples. I had my mind set on the chicken, which I usually order for my first visit to a new (to me) bbq joint. The brisket sample made me change my mind. I ordered the 1/2lb brisket sandwhich, with sides of the green beans and mac n cheese. The sandwhich was AWESOME! Huge. I had a few chunks of brisket on their own, then I doused the rest with their sauce (the regular stuff). The sauce..hmm, Ive had better, but it isnt horrible. The meat was delicious though. I will try the chicken next. A member of our group ordered a half a bird and it looked fan-tabulous. The green beans were GREAT, and the mac n cheese was an easy four out of five stars. I most def look forward to trying more on the menu next time I am in town. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and they have DIET MT DEW on tap! HELL YEAH!"
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"I had read on Eater NOLA that this place had already had a soft opening and we were anxious to check it out. Some friends and I just happened to walk by here the first night it was open to the public! \n\nThe music was great, the decor was beautiful and the staff was super friendly. The place is predominantly red and black with mirrored items and chandeliers galore. The wallpaper is a beautiful red flocked brocade. The place has an awesome swanky vibe and we all really loved it.\n\nThey still need to work out a few kinks, but we still had a blast here. I spoke to the staff and they said they had only hours notice for the opening, so I'd imagine all will be fixed in no time.\n\nI can't wait to come back and party it up. Great job on the remodel!",
"We were looking for a later night spot to grab a bite, people watch and listen to some music. Well S & S got one thing right...the people watching. A young crowd provided some good entertainment. The bouncers were fun, dancing with customers. There wasn't any music other than piped in, but it kept cutting in and out. As if someone's Ipod was not plugged in entirely. Finally the food...I am saving the worst for the last. 4 of us ordered some bites to share. Unfortunately out of the Aligator Bits, Crab cakes, hot wings and Cheese Curds, the only thing shareable were the Cheese Curds and possibly the Crab Cakes. The Aligator bites had too much breading; which proved to be bland. The Wings were just not right....over cooked on one side and under cooked on the other. The Crab cakes were piled on bread to resemble a sandwhich. When you took them off the bread they were better. Finally, the Cheese Curds were the best thing on the menu. How do you screw them up?...they didn't. When asked about the food, a manager said that the restaurant didn't have an executive chef yet. YIKES!!!\n\nGranted they just opened...I may give them another chance when I'm walking down bourbon street again. However, just for drinks.",
"Bourbon Street has been dying for a place like this. The decor and vibe were like no other. So fresh, so sultry and so much fun. I ordered the Shrimp and Grits and it was DELICIOUS! My friend had a burger and was even raving about that! I can't wait to see this place in full swing - I heard the grand opening is very soon :)",
"I had a rad time here! You won't be disappointed. \n\nI was roaming around Bourbon street looking for a place to grab a beer and some food. Obviously there are a million choices, but this one just seemed appealing to our group. Maybe it was the patio. \n\nAnyways, walked and were greeted with a smile, the bouncers and everyone were really friendly (not to mention the cute wait staff....heyyyooo!!) \n\n5 of us sat down at the corner table. The decor and vibe were great. Music too. Loud enough to give a good vibe, but not blasting so we could still chat. \n\nWe ordered a bunch of apps to share, and I had the burger, it was delicious! I loved the insignia on the bun, such a cool touch. \n\nSomeone came by to greet us during our meal and was really nice, I think it was one of the owners ... Krunt ...Kornt..... Kretz? I can't remember it was a weird name but he was super cool! haha\n\nAnyways, next time I'm traveling in NOLA I'm definitely heading back! So if you're there now check it out!!",
"Quick trip to NOLA last week and stumbled (literally) in to this place. Couldn't have been better! I had a GREAT burger and my friend had a po' boy. And of course, the drinks were ridiculous! \n\nThe waitresses were top notch in my mind. Just an all around great atmosphere. We ended up talking to a guy who worked there too (maybe the owner?). I think his name is Keith. Make sure you ask for him! One of the funnier people I've ever met in my life. \n\nI'll definitely be stopping by to say hello to Keith next time I'm back in good ol' NOLA! Thanks to S&S for the great time!",
"Had a great time at this spot. Only had a chance to have a burger but it was definitely one of the better tasting ones I've had, especially from a flavor standpoint. By far specialty drinks were the best. I believe I was drinking the Sin Dancer all night (I can't remember because that's how good it was). I mean this is NoLa and this is Bourbon street so that is important right? The other thing I liked versus some of the other bars is because this is newer, it is definitely one of the better kept establishments. Will definitely stop by next time I am in town.",
"Absolutely the best place to eat and drink in New Orleans! I love this place!!!\nThe Bourbon street pecan pie is amazing and you have to try the Burlesque Stress is like heaven in a glass!!!\nDon't miss this place! The staff and the atmosphere can't be beat!",
"Overpriced, mediocre quality food, and pretty poor service. We were there before the grand opening. They have a LOT of issues to work out. I wont be back til there are a lot more good reviews...",
"Crawfish Pie in my mouth...so legit. Manager came over and ordered a round for the four of us and had a drink with us for about 10 minutes even though they were slammed. That guy's got an interesting backstory. Just an overall cool night. Great whiskey drinks, seems like all the kinks are out already even though they just opened.",
"The service was poor and the drinks terrible even though it was afternoon and they were not busy. So disappointing!"
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"I was pretty disappointed with this place because a coworker told me it was awesome and that it would be what I was looking for. \n\nWas NOT looking for the pizza cut into squares. Was with another coworker who didn't like St. Louis style pizza more than I did so we got the deluxe deep dish pan pizza. It was pretty good. The ingredients were fresh and the tomato sauce just a little sweet with some tang. \n\nThe atmosphere has a rustic bar feel with a big screen tv in the corner. what annoyed me was that I could smell cigarette smoke, but couldn't tell who the heck was smoking. Our service that day wasn't so good either as we had soda's and beer mugs sitting around empty for a while. Overall, if I lived near here, I would probably grab some pizza to go every so often, but was not a big fan of eating in.",
"Balducci's doesn't have a whole lot of atmosphere and it doesn't have a whole lot of options either. The pizza is fine, good in fact, but at the end of the day, it's just pizza. I would definitely get it to go, but only if you live in the area.",
"Balducci's has been a few times a year staple since I lived across the street. I like the ambience and the pizza is good quality- both the deep dish and the thin. Someone mentioned smoke and that was most certainly true a while back. It was always smoky and had really poor ventilation. However, it has since gone completely smoke free (other St Louis restaurants should take note!) and doesn't have the smoke issue any longer. They have great wine, a tasty house dressing and a decent sized menu. I gave 3 stars - if they would consider coming down in price on their pitchers, I would consider 4.",
"Personally, I'm quite a fan of Balducci's. We live really close, so we've been several times. I've actually never gotten their pizza (though I hear good things), only their pasta dishes. I can definitely see how someone wouldn't care for the atmosphere, but I actually really like it. It's kind of dark and oddly decorated, but I personally quite like the large poster of the busty German beer-maid. It makes me laugh.\n\nMy favorite dish is the baked ravioli, which I find to be damn enjoyable. Basically, that's my whole thing with Balducci's. Nothing there is the best I've ever had, but for the most part, it's damn enjoyable. I feel this way about the sangria, fettuccine alfredo, spinach lasagna, etc. Although I do really like their house salad dressing. It's very tasty. The service there isn't impeccable, but I've never had a bad experience.",
"I am going all the way! 5 stars baby! \n\nI just went there last night, but this place has been a staple since forever for me. The pizza is great, and always cooked just right! Furthermore, the Mayfest (their version of cesar) salad is pretty amazing. I have only had the individual lunch portions of the deep dish, and it was darn good. French onion is good there too...not to salty. \n\nAs for the other factors. Its great for families, and I don't think its ment to a \"bar\"\n\nThe ambience is pretty shiney too...old pictures and everything!!",
"I was looking at the other reviews and kept thinking to myself man this really is not a pizza place. In fact I don't think I ever purchased a pizza from Balducci's. To me it is a restaurant. I just went there for who knows how many times. Could it have been 50? I bet is has. I had their Mayfair dressing on the salad. It is so tasty for the those not from the Lou Mayfair is the St. Louis version of Cesar dressing. Since I was very hungry on this visit I ordered the hamburger. It came with Swiss cheese lettuce pickles can't remember if it had an onion or not. The burger was cooked to order and came seasoned with a good amount of pepper. I love pepper and the taste it imparts to a good burger. The burger also had fries the curly type. Not a curly fries kind of guy but they did taste very good. On a side note the waitress did offer to exchange my fries for the salad for my side. I said no I was err hungry. Just great food. Also at my table one person had the french dip and another had a pizza. From looks only the dip seemed to be a better choice than the pizza. So I guess in my mind this is not a pizza place but almost a full service restaurant.\n\nGoing back over the years I have had most of the pasta's and sandwiches and cannot remember a bad meal.\n\nOne caveat this place does get crowded for lunch and it is a tight fit. i guess you can call it atmosphere.",
"Very bad pizza. Some of the other stuff is passable. I won't be running back there any time soon.",
"Jacki's family basically worships this place and I have come to enjoy it quite a bit. Cannot rate anything but the pizza, because as I am never the payor I eat what is brought to the table and that is always pepperoni pizza. I have had a couple bites of some chicken tenders when Jacki's sister didn't finish them, a couple curly fries, and the garlic cheese bread. All seemed fine to me. I like the pizza a lot and wish I knew why the guy that just gave it such a bad review did so.\n\nI am excited next time I go to get a salad with the Mayfair dressing and I have always wanted to order something else so we'll see if I am feeling bold next we go...",
"I have going here for over 30 years. Even back in the college days is amazingly good. Still, like a fine wine has just gotten better without changing. A must place...known for Pizza, but has great food throughout their menu. Don't walk...run to get a table. It will make you smile.",
"The place definitely has atmostphere. It is very old pub style. \n\nLike others I have not had a bad meal. Everything seems to be made with fresh ingredients. The prices are decent especially for the food you get. Pizza: thin but tasty; Soup: Great, especially french onion; Salads with Mayfair good; French dip is alway a good meal. \n\nOnly down side is like the one reviewer said, it does get crowded at lunch. There is not a lot of waiting room."
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"All I can say is that this is the ONLY place you should be buying bagels from! They use traditional New York methods to (boiling the bagels) to provide the best quality and flavor bagels in Nashville. They have all the flavored you'd expect, plus some amazing new flavored. They also have a variety of flavored cream cheeses that they make in house with fresh ingredients, including Lox that's flown in from Brooklyn, NY! They also offer other traditional NY breakfasts like egg sandwiches. Do yourself a favor, and don't bother wasting your money at the other \"bagel\" shops in town. This place is everything! And they brew coffee from Barista Parlor.",
"Beautiful new shop, great bagels and spreads, lots of other interesting things imported from NY. Definitely a game changer but the ordering process is a lot cumbersome and hopefully they can get that solved. Also might be too small for how good it is and popular it will become. They might consider a lane for to go orders and also pre package some of the spreads please!",
"OK, finally a proper NY bagel place! Breuggers is very good, Fido's is very good, Bongo Java is good and Noshville is average at best. But Proper Bagel is the best of them all. This was my first visit and I went immediately for the Bagel/Lox and cream cheese. First, the bagel (sesame) was perfect, the smoked Nova was flavorful and fresh without being overly salty, and they actually know how much cream cheese belongs on a NY bagel (you can't be shy about cream cheese)! Add in the tomato and capers and you have the perfect sandwich. Plus the addition of Barista Parlour coffee and you have a major competitor to all of the wannbees and those who reluctantly feel a need to serve a \"NY style\" bagel sandwich and fail. If you want a proper bagel and proper NY style sandwich, you need to try Proper Bagel.",
"Great bagels...this place is the real deal. They still have some kinks to work out. Opened late, with about 20 people standing out in the cold, till 8:05. Took me over 30 minutes, just to place an order. Need to take orders over the counter, as opposed to waiting till the register. I got the scallion cream cheese w/ fresh nova lox & a large coffee...$19.67 out the door, which I think is pricey. The coffee is $4 for a drip, which is high. Will be going back, but think I may wait a little for the hype to die down. Hoping they open earlier, like 7am on the weekends.",
"Finally braved the line today at Proper Bagel. Very slow moving cashiers, but once you order your food it comes out relatively fast. \n\nThe bagels are great and there is a good selection of interesting cream cheeses. Bagel w/ cream cheese ranges anywhere from $4.50 to $5.50 which I think is just a tad over priced. \n\nThey serve Barista Parlor coffee, which kind of bummed me out. I'd rather have a simple cup of black coffee with my breakfast, but I don't blame them for trying to appeal to the Nashville coffee snobs. \n\nI will return when the lines die down.",
"GO NOW! Nashville has arrived! The staff is superb, and if there are line (they move fast) it is only because of the soft opening. The owners bring expert knowledge of the foods, genuine warmth, and superior customer service. The bagels are amazing- big and light- perfect for sandwiches and traditional smoked fish. The smoked fish and smoked fish salads you can only find in NY or LA. And this is as good as anywhere. The cream cheeses are creative to traditional. They innovate, they bring the heart of the history of these foods. They do it all. I ate. I cried. I ate more!",
"Decent but overpriced. Bagel sandwiches are $11-12. I had the turkey & brie, which was probably good? I couldn't really tell because the everything spinach bagel (recommended by the cashier) & the mustard overpowered everything else. My coworker's salmon sandwhich didn't come with a side salad, so she paid an additional $3 for a handful of arugula with two pickled radish(?) slices on it. Another got a breakfast sandwhich. Our two other coworkers got the brisket sandwhich. They said the meat was good, but they couldn't taste the pear, which was a bummer. \n\nWe all got coffee. Since it was $3.50 for a 12oz and from Barista Parlor's new beans, I thought it'd be a pour over and was wondering where the equipment was. It's not. It's a $3.50 drip machine coffee hidden in the kitchen. I assume this because my coffee was brought out before I'd even finished paying for my meal. \n\nOn the plus side, the bagels were good! My coworkers said their desserts were also great. \n\nWe all agreed we'd go back for bagels and pastries, but maybe not for the expensive sandwiches and drip coffee.",
"As a former Jerseyite I am so excited for Proper Bagel. The fact the parents of owner ran a bagel shop for many years sold me & that they actually make bagels old fashion way by boiling in a kettle.\nI tried yesterday & loved the clean look of shop. It's retro & modern at same time. The Who was playing to add ambience . The display cases are gorgeous , lavender honey cream cheese & Nutella peanut butter. I was on s mission to try the belly lox . They said they fly in from Brooklyn & slice to order. I ordered the Nova which is pricey but for Nova was totally acceptable , scallion dill cream cheese , capers, onion , charred tomato ( mine didn't look charred) I ordered on an everything bagel not toasted .\nThe Nova was amazing & the amount of Lox was awesome probably a quarter pound. The bagel had a nice crispness on outside & was light & chewy in inside. Amazing. I sat next to a woman who ordered the bialy tartine with smashed avocado it looked equally good. I ordered a couple bagels & a bialy to take home ( I placed in airtight plastic bag) knowing that a snow day might be in forecast today .The bialy ( baked not boiled like a bagel, a depression in center instead of a whole that is filled with onion and much thinner) was still amazing this morning so much so I wish I had ordered more. My son enjoyed a plain bagel & my daughter enjoyed a pumpernickel that had golden raisins . ( ordered a reg pumpernickel but was still great) \nThe service was amazing as well,water was offered in a real glass & refilled. Napkins brought to table & everything served on real plates. \n\nOnly reason for 4 out of 5 stars . A pet peeve is ordering processes. I'm hoping they get a menu board or have menus available as u walk in. Although it's great to be able to just look & decide what u want ,With all the amazing sandwich & tartine options need to make the process more streamlined. I'm assuming that they don't want to commit to that until final menu is determined . Also not a bad idea to have togo pricing for spreads on menu. I saw pricing available for spreads by the pound in display case . Not being able to see a menu until you get to register can be tough if you aren't familiar with restaurant or bagels. The board on back wall as u approach counter could have bagels available listed .\n\nI can't wait to try for lunch the menu looks amazing more than your average breakfast place well thought out with soups , sandwiches & salads.",
"Originally from the northeast, my wife and I were really looking forward to Proper Bagel. The bagels, spreads, and sandwiches are good. The staff was very friendly (and apologetic). The efficiency of service was a disgrace....\n\nTips to earn the four stars you deserve, Proper Bagel:\n\n1. Stop treating it like a restaurant! \n2. Have 3-5 people behind the counter taking orders. When they complete a persons order, that person moves to the register to pay (Now you are serving 3-5 people at once! It also eliminates all of the questions at the register about what else you want).\n3. Have a water jug (make it as hip as you want) and provide cups when you pay, instead of repeatedly bringing water to people 20 minutes after they order and sit down. \n\nYou now have the basics for success. If you want loyal customers, I'd consider some service changes (especially considering the price point required for the real estate).",
"I had really high hopes for this place based on the reviews but after going to try it out for myself, I think they have some major kinks to work out before I'll be coming back. Granted I went today when they were one of the only places open after the snow but a 90 minute wait is ridiculous. Being in the food service industry for many years, I know the importance of hustle when people are waiting. The entire staff was either slow or just standing there waiting around and No one seemed to care or notice that there was a line out the door and that people had ventured out in the snow and ice to get a good meal at Proper Bagel. The layout of the restaurant is slightly odd in that you aren't able to actually choose which bagel you want until you're at the counter. This makes makes things a bit stressful once you get to the counter and have to pick your bagel on the fly. Once you get past the service, the awkward layout and the outrageous prices... ($33 for two bagels and two small coffees!) the bagels are very good and the Barista Parlor coffee is delicious. I got the spinach everything bagel with lox cream cheese and added tomato and red onion. The lox cream cheese was flavorful and not too overpowering and the bagel was soft and nicely toasted. I think I will go back for another try on a weekday morning when there are fewer people who the staff can accommodate accordingly."
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"Oh, Dance Assembly. For everyone in the world unaware of Moorestown, this is just the pizza place on Main St. Be a little cautious though, because this is where the middle school-aged kids accumulate on Friday evenings, especially after a night of begrudging dance lessons in the school gym. Their food here always made me feel sick. I do however enjoy the pepperoni roll when I find myself there, even though I never do. This is the best \"real pizza\" Moorestown has to offer between chain delivery and Bertucci's, which is oh so yummy and a lil pricier.",
"A great spot for lunch. Everyone can get something different, pizza, pasta, salads, etc. Outside eating when the weather is nice. Lunch fills up fast on Fridays so get there early.",
"Their pizza is delicious, as are the salads and sandwiches. The staff is friendly, and it's right in the center of town. Gotta love it!",
"This is without a doubt the best pizza in Jersey. I've been to hundreds of different places and nowhere even comes close to Passariello. If I had the time, I'd fly down there just for a quick bite and turn around and come home! Being in California, we have decent pizza, but I miss my Jersey home away from home! I used to jog down there and get their salads, they make them fresh as you select which ingredients you like, and I miss it more than words could ever express! Passariello turned me on to really good pizza, and nothing will ever compare.",
"Without a doubt, the best pizza place in town. Great pizza, delicious entrees, made-to-order salads. Plenty of seating -- even at its busiest -- both inside and out. Best of all, the staff is wonderfully helpful: when I'm with my toddler daughter, someone always offers to find a table for us, deliver our food, bring over a highchair, etc., so that I don't have to be bothered. If you can't get a metered spot out front, there's a parking lot in back.",
"Best all around. Great for families, everyone can get something different, unbelievable selection.",
"If you have been to a Sabarro's before than you can picture what this place looks like. All the food is laid out in a cafetiria style. You can get pizza, pasta, fish, sandwiches, soups and salads. You can't go wrong with anything you choose. I'm most fond of their salad bar.",
"the pizza is 5 star and the dinners are very good too. i especially like the lemon chicken and their calamari salad. they serve really decent portions at a fair price, but this place is popular with local families so it gets really noisy. your kids will love it but don't come here for a quiet dinner.",
"Decent quality food with a\nfamily atmosphere. Pizza is cheaper and better just down Main St., but this spot has more options. I would say their salads and dinner options are their greatest offerings. Outdoor seating in warmer months is nice. Parking out front or in back lot. Food never changes - so you always know what's there. Desserts not worth it.",
"Good pizza. Flavorless Chicken Parm Sandwich. Salad could use about a cup or two less of dressing. Good place for the kids though."
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"This trendy eatery makes its home in a renovated 125-year-old stone church. The expansive dining room, situated in the former sanctuary, features a soaring ceiling, stained-glass windows, and other remnants of the building's former incarnation - upholstered church pews line perimeter walls as table seating, and a wooden railing still stands around the chancel, now an elevated dining area. Hurricane-style lamps echoing the jewel tones of the windows accent the linen-topped tables, and a floor-to-ceiling painting with Biblical overtones dominates the space where the altar once stood. Pardon the pun, but dining here is a near-religious experience. Marsha Brown has dug deep into her Louisiana roots and brought to her kitchen all the Cajun and Creole secrets passed down by previous generations of cooks, resulting in what is possibly the best New Orleans cuisine north of the Mason-Dixon line. For starters, petite blackened lamb chops were served with mango chutney, bayou snapper soup had a flavor as deep and rich as its chestnut brown tint, and the house salad, a blend of greens, carrot shreds, cherry tomatoes, and croutons - was enhanced by a creamy balsamic vinaigrette. Fried catfish, coated with panko bread crumbs, was free of any hint of oil, and a remoulade sauce was perfect for the mild fish. A broiled pork T-bone was topped with a delicious Jack Daniels-infused apple-raisin concassee. All agreed that the best entree was Eggplant Ophelia, a huge casserole crowded with eggplant, crabmeat, and shrimp brought to life with spicy seasonings. How fortunate that this was my selection, since I got to savor the bulk of it. Coconut amaretto cake, apple pot pie a la mode, and Granmere's Comfort Custard, with a sweetened cracker base, were fitting endings. Service was impeccable - almost reverential, if you will. In keeping with the prices - dinner for three, including tax, tip and nonalcoholic beverages, totaled $210 - the crowd tends to be older, well-dressed, and kid-free.",
"Yes, the old church was been renovated to absolute perfection. The dining room, murals and the downstairs bar are breathtaking. That is about where it ends. \n\nIf you make a reservation, (advisable), request a table in a corner or along a side wall. If you sit in the center of the dining room, you need to shout to be heard. Awful. I requested a private, out of the way table for a special occasion, and the snotty host with an awful white suit and faux hawk put us in the center of the dining room at a table for 4 (there were two of us). We sat for at least 15 minutes and were about to leave when another hostess came to us, apologizing for the delay and moved us to a very nice table in the corner of where the altar would be. \n\nBut you really go out to dinner for the food, right? Not here. Going to Marsha Browns is about the location and the name. Too pretentious.\n\nOn to the food. The oysters were fresh, plump and tasty. (had them for dessert, too, with the outstanding creme brulee). The crabcake appetizer was excellent, nice lump crabmeat. We both had the mirliton for an entree (everything else comes with heavy butter & cream sauces & I wasn't in the mood for a steak - though I hear they are excellent). So, the mirliton wasn't exactly what the menu described. Described as a \"delicate\" layering of pork, shrimp & scallop on chayote, there was so much pork sausage that the shrimp and scallop were overwhelmed. And it is all mixed with rice (not mentioned on the menu) Not even close to \"delicate\". The chayote (kind of like a pear) that it was served upon was completely without taste. Really, substitute with a pear.\n\nThe wine selection was very good and the waitress was fairly helpful in choosing a bottle. \n\nThere are so many wonderful restaurants in Bucks County, and this one is totally overrated. If you want New Orlean's style food, go to N.O. for the real deal. I would not go back to Marsha Brown's except for cocktails and oysters at the bar.",
"Marsha, Marsha, Marsha, how I dislike thee. \n\nThe space gets 10 stars (that's right, 10 out of 5 stars) because I have never seen such a cool spot for a restaurant. It's a renovated church. The dining area was once the sanctuary. Stained glass is still intact. But the price is off the chain. For a third of the cost, I can grill my own steak at home, thank you very much. And the whole environment is beyond pretentious.\n\nI do recommend stopping by just to see the space. Have a drink at the bar, which is on the first floor, and just poke your head upstairs.",
"Based on the reviews I wasn't expecting too much, but I have to say I was pleasantly surprised. Yes, it is on the expensive side, but I disagree with the pretentious label. Our server was very communicative and knowledgeable in a very down-to-earth kind of way. \n\nAs others have mentioned, the ambiance was great. The old church setting and stained glass windows juxtaposed a very violent, gory \"lion hunt\" painting on the wall. It was all very interesting. I did find the vaulted ceilings made for a loud room. The bar was big and very nice.\n\nOn to it now... the food. Most of us stuck with the New Orleans fare. For starters, we had the Slab of Bacon (more like a fatty ham, but good) and gumbo (very good and spicy). Entrees: I had the Jambalaya and it was great. Spicy with plenty of shrimp and sausage. I also tried the Eggplant Ophelia and would highly recommend that (eggplant, shrimp, crabmeat casserole). Yum! Another person ordered the NY Strip which was good. Nothing earth-shattering though. Sides included sweet potato casserole which tasted as sweet as a dessert, green beans, garlic mashed potatoes, and cream spinach.\n\nDrinks were good and strong.\n\nI would definitely go back!",
"We dined at Marsha's on Valentines Day, so I will cut them a little slack for that (forgot to serve our side dishes). We found the decor to be quite interesting, but wanting to be a bit more complex. When you arrive upstairs in the main dining room, you feel overwhelmed by a sea of closely-spaced tables, that seem kind of sloppily organized. I think an additional change in levels, or perhaps making the pulpit area a step or two higher, might add more interest. And the lighting is a bit too uniform, lacking any drama.\nThat said, the food was quite good. I ordered the vegetarian Jambalaya, which was quite flavorful with a nice range of textures. Appetizers were great, and our Asparagus with peach vinaigrette (which finally came) was also great.\nWe split the Carrot cake for dessert, but found it to be a bit too dense to really enjoy fully.\nI would definitely keep an eye on Marsha Brown's, and come back again.",
"We ordered dinner $69 for 2. Food was good with very big portion, even bigger than portions at regular price in NYC. Lobster & Shrimp Bisque was so good. JumboYaYa is the same thing to entree Jambalaya. Entree is much bigger though. We also had an extra lamb chop. That's the dish why my bf wanted to come back. Filet is prime quality. Custard is must have. Good wine list. Worth every penny. 20 is too low. We would give 25.",
"Marsha Brown's is a converted church which has a very hip ambience's along with that ambiance comes high ceilings and pleasant music...The combination made for an unbearable sound level..Even the wait staff commented on how loud it was on this particular day. By the end of the meal, the restaurant seemed to be less noisy (of course there were fewer diners). \n\nI found all the food choices pleasant. The Lobster/Shrimp soup was flavorful, came in a very small cup and the chopped salad which was split was more than enough to feed 3 people. The starters all seems spot on: The Duck Meatballs were served w/ a wine sauce that made you wanting more, the crawfish rolls were crispy and done to perfection. For main courses the tornedos of beef served w/ a Bearnaise sauce was top quality beef, the jambalaya is fine, certainly not as good as coming from New Orleans, but had plenty of seafood and sausage. We also tried an eggplant casserole w/seafood...I would not choose that again. I found it dry and not particularly flavorful. We were so full, be walked and came back an hour later for carrot cake at the bar...yummy and so much quieter. I left w/ a headache but came back to quieter surroundings",
"Just went back over the 4th of July Holiday weekend 2009. Had the $69.00 special for 2 people. Service was fast and efficient and food was fantastic. Whats not to love..",
"Who is this woman, Marsha Brown? We don't know, but she is spoken of by her staff as if she is an institution. She is a mystery, that Marsha, and her food is DAMN good.\n\nI went into this experience a bit apprehensive, as my girlfriend lives in New Orleans, I spend a great deal of time there, and we are both well acquainted with New Orleans cuisine. She was hesitant to go, but I was dying to get a taste of NOLA food up here. Let me put it this way: we stopped in on a Saturday for lunch and before we left, had already made our reservation for Sunday dinner.\n\nFirst, the building. It's an old church. How does one even acquire an old church? We don't know, but Marsha did it. I was a bit disappointed that we couldn't sit in the big church part for lunch, as they only had the bar area and the downstairs tables open. But it didn't matter. We had a fantastic and attentive bartender with whom we BS'd the entire time.\n\nAnd the food! Oh, the food. I had a \"New Orleans style Philly cheesesteak\" and it was better than any cheesesteak or po'boy I've ever eaten. The bread was perfect, the roast beef delicious, and it was covered in provolone cheese and Louisiana hot sauce. It may sound weird, but together it created the perfect sandwich. The fries were seasoned with something akin to Tony Cachere's, or perhaps a variety of Tony's. My girlfriend ordered the gumbo and actually liked it! The roux was very pretty and dark, and it was delicious. (Drinks: I had a key lime martini and was drunk about halfway through).\n\nDinner the following night: it was quiet because it was late on a Sunday. Our reservation was for 9pm, and we were apparently the only people being seated at that time. We were led to the grandiose church, and there were only a few other diners there, all finishing up. We spent the majority of our dinner as the only two diners in a vast, beautiful church, with the attentive service all to ourselves. It was awesome. \n\nWe decided to split some appetizers, some sides, and a single entree. First up: crawfish risotto. So delicious and creamy that I was scraping droppings off the tablecloth, and I declared that crawfish always tastes delicious because I associate it with fun. Then, a bacon slab. Literally, a really huge slab of bacon plated on some delicious sauce. Next up: we split a porckchop on a delicious corncake with sweet potato straw-like things, sweet potato casserole (identical to Ruth's Chris), and creamed spinach. It was all so delicious. We had to take a majority of it home, and didn't have room for dessert. Our personable and delightful server informed us that our choices would make \"a beautiful dinner,\" and he was right.\n\nWe had our food boxed up, but when I went to eat it, THE PORK CHOP WAS MISSING. I was so mad about that pork chop. I still am. Where did my pork chop go? I guess I'll never know. Hmmph.\n\nI'll guess I'll have to be going back to Marsha's to get another.",
"The most impressive thing about Marsha Brown's is the atmosphere. It is housed in a former church, with a large impressive mural and stained glass window. \n\nThe food is really good. The oysters were sweet and fresh, the steak melted in my mouth, and the scallops were better than I've ever had before.\n\nOur server wasn't perfect, I got the sense he was nervous actually speaking to us. It also seemed that other tables got bread or something, but we never did, I think maybe because the waiter was too busy. Nervous or not, he was very knowledgeable about the oysters. \n\nI'd recommend Marsha Brown's for a special occasion dinner."
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"This surprisingly spacious sandwich shop, with a pseudo-tropical decor that's festive in spite of itself, is tucked away in one of the many strip malls along East Bay Drive. Latin music adds an island flavor to the ambiance. The hearty sandwiches, with a healthy layering of ham, slow-roasted garlic-and-citrus-infused pork, Genoa salami, Swiss cheese, and pickle slices on fresh Cuban bread slathered with yellow mustard, are grilled in a special press, known as a plancha, before serving. The addition of salami is unique to the Tampa Bay area - where the sandwich first became popular in the States - due to its large Italian population at the time, a bit of trivia offered by the friendly owner while we waited for our meal. I have no idea how these compare to others in the neighborhood, but they're very tasty, filling, worthy of a return visit, and likely to become fully famous before long.",
"Great place for authentic Cuban sandwiches in a sit-down place decorated cheesy-tropical style. I've found great Cuban sandwiches elsewhere, but this place has a relaxed and fun atmosphere for sitting and relishing the best type of food in the Tampa Bay area.\n\nEDIT: Took my fiance here for his first visit, and the Cuban sandwiches turned out not like I remember. Granted they were good with warm fresh meat and gooey melting Swiss cheese, but the bread wasn't what I'd expect (maybe it would've taste better if they buttered it and pressed it more.....or use better cuban bread). My fiance's black beans and rice were on the bland side, and I actually welcomed my fiance's addition of red wine vinegar to it. They have excellent sweet plantains here though.",
"The cuban sandwich here was especially good. I also got the pork plate, the pork was soft and sauced right. They also had yummy sweet tea and the prices were right!",
"At here twice in the last two weeks; great Cuban sandwiches, far far better than any that I've had in the north. Friendly staff, low prices and the cheesy atmosphere made for a pleasant lunch... other than the annoying animatronic parrot that wouldn't shut up!\n\nAlso beware the rice & beans - they're great, but hit you like a rock after downing a giant bowl of them!",
"With its kitschy decor, good food, and reasonable prices, this place is perfect for \"Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.\" We have yet to try any of the other dishes on the menu, but the Cuban sandwiches are quite good and very filling, possibly the best we've had in this area.",
"If you like real pressed Cuban sandwiches, this is one of the best places to get one. I've not tried anything else on the menu, cause I only go here for the Cubans.",
"Tampa Style Cubans on East Bay has some of the best Cuban sandwiches I've had in Tampa Bay. They use authentic Cuban bread, w/roasted pork, ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, and pickles. The sandy's come hot off the press; the bread is crunchy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and the layers of meat & cheese are nicely melted together. You can get a combo w/black beans & rice if you're extra hungry. I've sampled some of the other menu items like mojo pork & jambalaya, but the Cubans are what takes me there time & again.\n\nThe food here has been consistently good from the mid 90's to present, and cannot be beat if you want an authentic Cuban sandwich.",
"I stopped in here a few weeks ago. It has a cute atmosphere. The staff are very friendly. The place looked very clean. I ordered the roast pork meal. The pork was delicious! The yellow rice was somewhat bland, and the black beans were ok. The onions heaped on top helped a lot. I would go there again to try the pressed Cuban sandwich.",
"BEST CUBANS IN CLEARWATER!\nYou may be able to find better cubans in Tampa, but you will not find better cubans in Clearwater! They cheese is deliciously gooey and everything is perfect . I recently tried the new cuban place on 580 and 19 in Clearwater and it doesn't hold a candle to Tampa Cuban. Too bad I live in north county, otherwise I would eat down south every day!",
"Pretty good cuban food, not perfect, but a SOLID place. Give this place a try if your in the area."
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"This place was incredible! We went there tonight, I think it was opening day, and it was such a fun atmosphere with great service!\n\nMany rare brews on tap, growler fills, pints and half pints. My husband and I both ordered hot dogs, the Italian and build your own, all served on pretzel buns! They were incredible!\n\nOh and my arm is now sore from playing too many dart games. Oh AND they have a classic juke box with some great classic selections. This place is a must-experience.",
"Love the atmosphere. It is brand new and these folks appreciate good beer and friendly conversation. Very relaxed and perfect for date night.",
"This place has a great chill atmosphere, playing classic oldies with a retro juke box. If you love trying different beer, they encourage you to try beer and they serve half pints for cheap so you don't have to commit to a pint of beer you aren't sure about. Plus, they refill growlers and quarts! Last but certainly not least the staff is a lot of fun!",
"Great selection, relaxed vibe and pleasant, knowledgeable service. I haven't tried the food get, but I it's anything like its sister, The Village Pub, then I'll be making this my regular spot!",
"Three visits and I'm hooked! Smart design, well- trained staff, and beer, beer, beer. Try the food. Clever menu elevates the dog into a meal. Not a dart guy, but the lanes are the nicest I've ever seen. Met the owner and GM on all three visits. Yeah, they're that dedicated. No surprise though, seeing how it's the same cats from the Village Pub. It just raised the bar in East Nashville!",
"As soon as I walked into The Hop Stop tonight, I was happy to see the size of the space and the dartboards at the back of the room. What I did not like about my visit though is that I was there for a growler fill and once I got home I removed the growler koozie to find only half of a growler of beer. I've called to speak to someone about this and ended up leaving a voice mail. Hoping to hear back soon.",
"I had been eyeing this place for at least a month, as I would drive by, waiting for it to open. Based on the name, I was expecting good beer. After our first visit, I can say those expectations were happily met! They have most the local brews (basil ryeman....yum), and there is also a good selection of regional and national craft beers. They even have a couple from Belgium, if you are willing to pay the price. However, the half pints they offer make even the more expensive beers affordable. I wish more places would offer half pints, not only for price but you can try more beers. \n\nI can't really say much about the food, as we only ordered some popcorn. I'm excited to try the hot dogs next time. The staff was super friendly. This place will definitely become a reliable place to get a good beer in a nice atmosphere.",
"After an honest mistake made a few days ago concerning a growler fill, the owner and today's manager (Chris) at the Hop Stop went out of their way to make sure I was taken care of and expressed their apologies. The staff here was truly professional and very people oriented. I highly recommend the Hop Stop!",
"So I am a food, beer, and local dive bar kinda guy. This place is super nice and the idea of refilling my growler is awesome but I didn't think the atmosphere was great. I would not come here alone and if I have a group we are pretty cool anywhere. This place is owned by the same people that have the Village Pub. So for that I will give a 4 star instead of a 3 star. I will go back but there are cooler places in East Nashville.",
"Huge beer selection and mainly from local brewers. they give samples to help u decide what u may wont which is really cool. i really liked the ciders and root beer beer. I would give this place 5 stars for beer choice and service but the only chice of food is basically hot dogs. dont get me wrong they were some of the best hot dogs i have ate especially the chilli cheese coney and the pretzel bun is really good."
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"Terrible.\n\nTerrible is the best word that describes Fuse.\n\nI went to opening night at Fuse, and I will say it was OK. The drinks were expensive ($14 per small* shot of Patrone?), but that can be expected for the crowd the club intended on drawing. \n\nThe crowd is the main problem. They are mostly drawing the 'ghetto' crowd of Nashville. Whats so upscale about hanging around some of the trashiest people in Nashville? Get a clue.\n\nAnother idiocy I found was the ability to carry in and out bottles of beer, and I even got in last night with a red plastic cup full of liquor I brought from my room...lol. There is no point in even paying for any drink inside the club to begin with.\n\nDo yourself a favor and just go downtown; if not, you can have a brilliant time overpaying for small drinks with the ghetto crowd. NEVER AGAIN. I even got in free (and can any time I like) and will never go back again.",
"Wow I cant belive Im the first person to yelp this place!\n\nFuse was rented out for a private party so I cant comment on how it is on a regular night.\n\nIt was a really nice place, reminds me of a vegas / LA style club, really nice inside, we were hungry so we ordered off the bar menu, (kitchen closes at 12) .\n\nWe got the following, \n-shrimp corn dogs (3/4)\n- veg spring rolls (4/5) sauce was solid\n- kobe pita pockets (4/5) herd these were hella good\n- chicken flatbread pizza (4/5) yum!\n- truffles on a stick (4/5) choc overload!!\n\nawesome presentation of each item, it was kinda pricey (approx $80) but it was well worth it cause we were super hungry!",
"Cool club good music, good food!",
"This is Nashville's best-kept club secret. Dress up and go, while there is still room to get in. Once people find this place it's going to be tough to get a good seat. Go for a place to sit or stand where you can see the dancers. Try the food treats: truffles on a stick with champagne worked for us. Bonus: valet parking is free.",
"The food is really not too bad - It's Pub Fare, after all - but the service stinks. They are friendly, but every single time we ordered they made mistakes. AND the dishes comes out on top of one another. Definitely order appetizers and then wait until you're finished - or near finished - to order entrees. \n\nHot Dogs - $13\n\nLooks great and if you're into sports, there are a ton of televisions. Some good live music, too.",
"When I see sports bar I am immediately interested. I needed a place to grab a drink or two and eat dinner after the convention so I strolled into Fuse to see what was going on. \n\nThe place is not what you think of as a sports bar with loud TVs, lots of dudes sitting around with buckets of beer, hoots and hollers when someone scores, etc. This place had tons of TVs for sure, but think nightclub. There were red lights, sleek furniture and bar area, just very very clubby. What an interesting combo. \n\nAt the point I was there it was dead so I just posted up at the bar to watch racehub to get my NASCAR info fix. Bonus points for having closed captioning since TVs weren't up. Also bonus points for Journey \"Ask the Lonely\" playing!! \n\nI ordered a salad for dinner that had salami and other meats, goat cheese maybe, tomatoes, etc. They don't have a vinaigrette as a dressing option but they will bring you oil and vinegar for you to make your own. It was solidly meh really. Not bad, totally edible, but not something you are going to want over and over again. Wine pour, however, was excellent.\n\nI went back the next evening with some coworkers for drinks and it was definitely louder music, more clubby, but not too bad. The martinis were great once I specified extra DIRRRRTY. The Jager bombs were mixed all together instead of being separate (aka the bomb part). And the evening ended mind erased. Not bad Fuse, not bad! \n\nSo the verdict: don't really come here to eat, but definitely come here to drink and catch up on your sports.",
"We came here for dinner and drinks, and then again for breakfast all you can eat buffet.\n\nFor breakfast and for dinner the prices for food and drinks were expected for this atmosphere. If and when we stay at Opryland Hotel again, I am sure we will return. Just got to make sure i bring my check book. lol",
"They had Guinness on tap and great chicken wings. The caesar salad was good and more than one person could eat. I would go back!",
"I tried this place out while staying at the Gaylord one weekend. Out of all of the spots in the hotel, Fuse is the best for a \"club\" type feel. You can dance and have great drinks while listening to really good music. They even have tv's set up all around for game watching, as well as music videos. I went on a Saturday night and it was not half full.\n\nI look at this place as a spot to go chill out at, but do not expect it to be a hype club, because there aren't enough people in it for that.",
"We were pleasantly surprised by this place. We were looking for a place to grab a late lunch and not many of therestaurants are open in the Opry hotel at 3pm. One member of our party has to eat gluten free and they were very accommodating! Our server was very friendly and double checked a few items the kitchen sent out to make sure they were in fact gluten free. The prices were average for an Opry restaurant and the food was excellent. We would definitely eat here again."
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"Deliciuos tacos and original concept, totally recomended.",
"I Had an excellent dinner with a friend here. I highly recommend it. We started with the pineapple guacamole, really nice and fresh excellent unique flavor.\nWe also got a side of their regular salsa, it was very good as well, I like mine hotter but my pal cannot do heat. We split a Picadillo\nEmpanada and a pork tamale, the empanada had a really nice crust, almost puff pastry like, the filling was perfect and the Chimichurri with it was on time!\nThe pork tamale was in a banana leaf was excellent as well. The tortilla Soup was excellent with homemade stock and pulled chicken smooth and rich \nalmost sauce like. For entrees we split the short rib Enchilada and 3 tacos (skirt steak, Korean and chorizo with potato). The taco \"shells\" were soft\nhomemade and perfect for the fillings, the grilled skirt steak was well seasoned and just right, the Korean taco was very unique with kimchee and cilantro. \nThe enchiladas had a really nice tomatillo salsa with nice pieces of short rib. Finally, we had the chocolate tamale with vanilla bean ice cream, out of this world!\nThe room had a great feel and was comforting to eat in, the staff was very nice and the chef / owner obviously has a real passion for her work, she came \nOut and told us about how she makes the tortilla soup and the dessert, she was very friendly and knowledgeable about food.",
"Picked up takeout twice. Delicious tacos, small but at $3 a piece worth it. Chicken tinga, mushroom, mahi, steak, all delicious. Will definitely be frequenting.",
"Delicious - got 4 takeout tacos: shrimp, chorizo, short rib & butternut squash (for kicks). They're TINY! Like 4\" corn tortillas maybe? But so tasty! Texture was excellent on the tortilla - no mush/flaking. \nShrimp done quite nicely & not rubbery. Nice little spice kick. \nShort rib delectable and amazingly tender with a deep flavor. \nChorizo... not my fave with the potatoes... but the cheese was great. Could've used more chorizo and less carbs. \nB squash - yum! So random! Nice to have a trendy option for a taco. \n\nFriendly on the phone, pickup time was as stated. Def more expensive than a hole in the wall taco spot but the choices make it worth it. :) \n\nWill be trying more options soon!!",
"Wish I could give this restaurant a higher rating. The food is four stars and the service is two stars. The food is exceptional, particularly a fan of the tacos. Hopefully the front of house will improve. The people are nice but appear to lack training. This is a newly opened location so there is still a chance that management will get its act together. Prices are very reasonable given the quality.",
"Charming space, food was divine. Menu was creative and ingredients were top-notch. Will be a regular.",
"We ate in for our first visit. The staff was warm and helpful. They seemed maybe a little inexperienced, but very friendly. We have since gotten take-out for our second visit.\n\nWe had chips with guacamole salsa. The chips was actually whole fried corn tortillas that you broke apart with your hands. The salsa itself was not spicy but was very tasty.\n\nI have had the corn empandas, butternut squash taco, mushroom taco, and mushroom burrito. All of the food has been delicious, especially the mushroom tacos and the butternut squash tacos. I appreciate having vegetarian options beyond simply a bean burrito. \n\nThe servings here are exceptionally small (and priced accordingly). The burritos are very lightly stuffed and you get two to an order. The tacos are only a few inches (maybe 4 inches) in diameter. The tacos come on handmade tortillas or lettuce cups. I would definitely choose the tacos again over the burrito, as the tortilla itself was so good.",
"My husband and I went here for Valentine's Day and are SO happy we did. The food is authentic and exceptionally good. We ordered the grande chef's tasting to share. The tasting includes 9 tacos and 2 tamales as well as some sides and guac. The tacos are on the smaller side- more like street tacos but delicious. We were very happy with the serving size at the end of the dinner as it left room for dessert. We ordered the tamal de chocolate which we devoured in seconds. The other great part is they're a BYOB. We walked away spending under $50! I even ordered a tamal and the plantains to go for my lunch Our service was great as well! The owner chatted with us quite a bit and explained the plates and history of it all to us which we enjoyed. Can't wait to go back!!!",
"Amazing food!! Lots of options on the menu and everything I've tried so far is delicious. Would HIGHLY recommend for casual dinners or big groups and don't forget to order the churros!!!",
"Our group of three had a wonderful dining experience. It was a city dining experience in the suburbs. The owner and servers went out of their way to make our night perfect. Great Margaritas and delicious food. We are looking forward to going back."
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"Great service sat at the bar Olivia was my bartender fast and friendly service great addition to the neighborhood will definitely be back soon",
"Honest review. Food was good. The food was hot. The captain crunch shrimp was pretty awesome. My only critique of opening night was that the beer was not real cold. But my family will definitely be coming back",
"This is a solid establishment. I will return. They had a nice, broad selection of craft beers of all varieties. Nice size menu with a nice selection to choose from. See I e was quick and friendly. I had the pretzel burger. It was a well cooked burger. Nothing fancy, but well cooked, a little over what I requested but not much, and it hit the spot. My wife had the pan seared chicken and it was excellent. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was nice and thick but not overpowering. Altogether, I was very pleased with the overall experience. Nice job Three Kings! Well done!",
"The service was incredible as well as the food. The prices were reasonable to a tad high. But worth it. The only downside was way to cold in the rest. Uncomfortable cold.",
"What a nice surprise! I had the Jam Burger. ..with copious maple jam....on what actually tasted like a perfectly charcoal grilled burger. ..that was very moist with superb flavor. The ambiance is casual and fresh with tables made with reclaimed wood. ..ours from a barn from 1857 in Boonville, Mo ... reclaimed this year. I think this place is in the running for best burger around. ..will have to come again to check for consistency. The sweet potato waffle fries were also great...moist but not greasy. ..and covered with the right amount of spices. ..including cinnamon. Water was also good and taste free. My wife had the Thai Shrimp wrap and enjoyed it tremendously. Definitely recommended. ..and prices were good...as expected.",
"One of the worst experiences I have had in awhile. The restaurant is new, trendy and looks really cool. Some of the staff, on the other hand, were unprofessional. We sat in the bar area. Both bartenders were completely oblivious to their customers and spent our entire time chatting about their personal lives. Unfortunately, we decided to eat at the bar. One of our meals came out before the other which caused bartender/server confusion and was taken back to the kitchen. When the other meal came out the first meal was cold. I attempted to talk to the bar manager who explained \"it's been a busy night.\" I work hard for my money and I don't appreciate the unprofessional service we received.",
"Beautifully built out restaurant. Over staffed which was nice...meant we had great service. Pretzels where amazing...they are a must try",
"It was /alright/. I've had two experiences with 3K, both at the Delmar and the new location. The food is good but not outstanding, in my humble opinion. Also, the atmosphere is extremely loud, to the point where my table basically had to shout at our waitress to be heard. \nThat said, service was excellent and the selection of food was great.",
"My wife and I have been wanting to try this place out for awhile. We finally made it out last night after the opening day crowds had died down a bit and had a bite to eat before our movie at Ronnies next door.\n\n The interior design gives off an immediate sense of being somewhere upscale. It lets you know it's more than just your run-of-the-mill watering hole but with all of the warm wood that they used, it still maintains a casual feel. \n\n Our hostess greeted us immediately and showed us to a booth right away. My wife suffers from crohns and they were very accommodating in seating us in a booth next to the bathroom in case she needed to get there. So far, so good.\n\n Our waitress promptly showed up to take our drink and appetizer order and gave us the run down of their rather unique dessert menu. Tea for me, water for my wife and some pretzels with queso dipping sauce to start the meal off. Here, sadly, is where things started to get .... interesting.\n\n We received our drinks and were just starting to chat when our pretzels showed up. I didn't really think anything of it, but it could not have been any longer than 5 minutes between placing the appetizer order and having it show up at the table. Anyway, everything was nice and hot and delicious looking so we dug. The first, say, three bites were incredible morsels of pretzel-y, cheesy goodness. Then we got to the middle. Kudos to them for what appeared to be hand rolled, made-in-house pretzels. No kudos on the gummy, uncooked center portion. I was really disappointed here, because the bites that were cooked were amazing. But hey, entrees were next, right?\n We ordered our entrees as soon as we had received our drinks and again, they hit the table almost immediately. Maybe five minutes later? Maybe. We had just \"finished\" (see above comments concerning the pretzels) when everything showed up. I had ordered a hamburger and my wife had ordered one of their wraps. Nothing that takes a horrible amount of time and they nailed the done-ness that I had requested but when something shows up in McDonalds-esque time in a made from scratch bar grill, it raises my eyebrow. Did you actually make this to order or was it precooked and you just heated up? Who knows? Maybe they have some kind of das uber broilers back there that were specially imported from Germany that can knock a medium hamburger out 4 minutes and get it out to the customer, but I doubt it. \n The food itself, while suspiciously fast, was actually really, really good. My burger was perfectly seasoned and the fries were to die for. I typically hate steak fries as they never really taste like they got cooked all the way, but these were delightfully crispy and had an absolutely killer seasoning on them. The wrap met with similar exclamations of delight so we were back to being happy customers. \n Overall, it wasn't a horrible experience. I would really like to see them take a bit more time on the food, a little more attention to detail, but there is a lot of potential here. Great alcohol selection and a truly amazing staff really rescued what could have been an otherwise unpleasant experience for us.",
"Came in with my wife and mother for a late night dinner. We were sat immediately and the server came right over to get our drinks. \n\nThe atmosphere was pretty unique and the beer list was expansive! I ordered the Southwest Chipotle burger with fries and an IPA. \n\nThe food took a little longer than expected since the place was pretty empty. However, our appetizer held us over. We ordered the Artichoke Spinach Potato Skins and whoa! \n\nThe food was incredible. The appetizer was delicious and my burger was very good. It was cooked a little more medium than medium rare but it was juicy and tasty. The beer was cold and served in a proper glass. The server was very attentive and friendly. \n\nThe prices were a bit higher than other bar and grills, but worth it. My fries were not hot, and that is my only real complaint of the place. \n\nWe will definitely be back to try more of the menu!"
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"Cheap and delicious. If you want to save some cash and enjoy legit Mexican food in northwest Reno...here you go!",
"This is definitely the best authentic mexican food for the price.",
"This place is great!! The food is very inexpensive and much better quality than you'd expect for the price. Tacos are always good. So far we've worked our way through chicken, asada, carnitas, al pastor and the marinated beef. All have been flavorful and moist. No dry chicken or greasy carnitas here! Tamales are good but the meat to masa ratio can vary from visit to visit. \n\nToday's find was ceviche. Cheap and fresh, served on a torta, just like you'd get in Baja. I don't know of too many low priced places that do ceviche, let alone do it well. \n\nTacos El Rey is quickly becoming a regular stop. The owners care about their product and the restaurant, and it shows. Spotless interior, tasty, wide variety menu, authentic, and inexpensive. What's not to love??",
"El Ray reminds me of a cleaner version of Beto's. The food presentation is similar in but they offer more seafood dishes while at the same reasonable prices. For example, a plate of Carne Asada with all the usual fixings is $7.00. It's the best value of any restaurant in the new northwest. This place has become my new favorite hole in the wall. They also serve pozole and menudo everyday.",
"Since moving to Reno, we have been on the hunt for an authentic taqueria. Decided to try Tacos el Rey after reading the raving Yelp reviews and numerous 5 stars! I have to say our hunt continues! The food is good and yes, very reasonably priced! I tried the tacos (carne, carnitas, and al pastor) and the BF had the carne burrito and we also had their quacamole. My major complaint is that everything was very heavily seasoned with salt. The refried beans were like eating a salt lick! Maybe it was an off night, but next time I'll skip the beans and rice.",
"Finally, mostly authentic Mexican in the NW! Full review to follow later, but I wanted to put something up to encourage anyone on the fence to give it a go. Al pastor tacos and fish tacos are as good as - possibly better than - those you'll find anywhere in Reno. Nicely priced, too.",
"Almost could be a Mission street taqueria in San Francisco. Tacos, burritos, tostada and sope are great. All can be ordered with several choices of meat, chicken, carne asada, shredded beef (my favorite) and chorizo, among others. No salsa bar, but both the red and green salsas are very tasty. Guacamole is very good. Also have some traditional dishes like menudo and pozole. AND THE FOOD IS REALLY CHEAP! Place is clean and convenient for NW Reno. If only they served chips and salsa it would be perfect. Take out is really efficient. Bottom line Mission Street burritos and tacos and no trip over the bridge.",
"This place is great. You get $1 tacos and sopes, and compared to a $1 value menu at any fast food place you get real quality food! They don't skimp on the meat. Service is quick and helpful. Combo plates are almost too much food for one person... everything is delicious!",
"Oh Tacos el Rey I love your food but I REALLY love your beans. I once dreamed about them and then had to send my husband the next day. \n\nA haiku about your beans...\n\nBeans are so yummy\nBeans, I love you so much\nThe best beans in town\n\nI am a little loopy. It has been a long day :)",
"ANOTHER FIVE STAR!!!\nYES! This place is awesome!\nI had the shredded beef taco, refried beans (a little on the salty side but yummo) and rice. \nCHEAP CHEAP CHEAP! I had their combo (3 tacos/rice/beans) for $5!\nFor $10, one person could be put into a mexican food coma at this place.\n\nI'm trying the ceviche like another yelper said was good. I've done the meat now I\"m on to the seafood. You'll see me in line most friday nights after work now. Just wish they had cheap margaritas...."
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"I just returned from Santorini and Athens so I was craving some Greek food. I was pretty bummed out because none of the places in Reno that I've tried so far had been very authentic. Last weekend I participated in the downtown wine walk and stumbled into the lovely West St Market center and there was Nikos! Like a gift from the Gods. haha. I took a copy of their menu and vowed to return while sober. \n\nI made true to that promise yesterday and I'm glad I did. Nikos has a small but satisfying selection of menu items. We ordered Dolmades to share, and I had Souvlaki (did not indicate what kind pork, beef, lamb, chicken?) and my dining partner chose a gyro. I was pleased to see the gyro meat was cut from an upright rotating spit instead of frozen reheated slices like some other places in town. One drawback was that they only had one person working who had to take our orders and payment and also cook our food, so that meant a long wait. We weren't in a hurry, but it was a pretty long time and I imagine it would be worse if there were lots of diners (there was only one other customer at the time).\n\nBut the food. Ah the food. The Dolmades cost a mere $3.99 and were delicious. 5 plump fingers of stuffed grape leaves served with a sprinkling of sliced red onion and feta crumbles on top. Both our Gyro and Souvlaki came with a generous side of perfectly cooked french fries (hot, crisp on the outside, tender and fluffy on the inside). My Souvlaki were two hefty skewers of marinated and grilled chicken meat (thigh I think, was dark and juicy). Flavorful and juicy but there was one bite of fatty skin in between the cubes of meat which caused me to discreetly spit into my napkin. Just one though. I ate one skewer and gave the other to my dining partner and ate about half the fries provided and was more than full. Good deal for $6.99. The Gyro (5.99) was stuffed with slices of meat, some cucumber, onion, and tomato along with a mound of tzaziki. The Gyro meat was very good, the pita soft. I wasn't crazy about the tzaziki sauce as it tasted like the kind that's cut with mayonnaise (I prefer only yogurt) and didn't have enough garlicky kick, but it was ok. Overall all items were delicious and very filling and as close to authentic as I've had in Reno.\n\nI'll definitely be back, maybe as a post movie meal or any time I'm wandering downtown. They'll have to hire more people for better customer service, but that will happen as business picks up hopefully. For 2 entrees, a shared appetizer, and 2 drinks (canned sodas from their cooler) the total was just over $20.",
"Niko's gyros are quite tasty! $6. Very full. Also, going in and joshing with Niko...super fun. It will make your meal even more enjoyable. I highly recommend a gyro to anyone and especially now since it is so nice out. Niko even brought out an umbrella for our table! I can't wait to try the grape leaves.",
"I love Niko's Gyros. I used to work for him when he owned Greko's Pizza and that was the first time i had tried Greek food. INCREDIBLE. His Gyro meat is always very tender and there is always just the right amount of condiments. I have gone to a couple other places for Gyros since and they just don't taste the same. Now if Nikos would just add the Spanikopita and Pastitio to the menu!!!!",
"I love Niko's! Not only is the food great but the service is beyond amazing. The know how to make you feel like part of the family and its great to see an actual family working together! The prices are great and I was stuffed after one gyros. \nGreek or bust!",
"Based on prior reviews, my wife and decided to try here for lunch, and we were not disappointed. She also had a hankering for fries, and a gyro & fries for $6 is not bad at all.\n\nWe shared a plate of dolmas, which were absolutely delicious, and then we both had Gyros and fries. The gyros were great, and the fries fresh and crispy. The pita was soft and tasty, the meat delicious, and the tzatziki was great.\n\nI also enjoyed the \"Mythos\" brand beer I had with my lunch. I hadn't had that brand before, and it was a refreshing accompaniment to the gyro.\n\nWe will definitely be back for more.",
"Holy Tsaziki ! This was the BEST genuine greek lamb gyro I've ever had!\n\nThe lamb is cut off a traditional vertical spit, toasty on the outside and juicy on the inside with all the right spices. And there was a PILE of it. And the Tsaziki was tart and yoghurty (he only uses 100% yoghurt, no mayo or sour cream). I substituted the fries for a huge greek salad for only $2 more and that made a delicious meal I had a hard time finding the room to finish, but I managed.\n\nI will definitely be back with my wife and friends.",
"I found my place for gyros! \n\nI will say that it's a little bit of a pain to get to when you have two small kids in tow, but very worth it. Tonight was the monthly beer crawl, so parking on the street was non-existent, and that was at about 4:30-5pm. Luckily there's a parking garage on the corner of 1st St. and N. Sierra (entrance is on 1st St.). You can get your parking stub validated at Niko's (we didn't but it was only $2 in the time it took us to eat).\n\nThe gyro meat is done properly on the vertical spit, and the pita was soft. The tzatziki was the perfect yogurt, cucumber, and dill blend. Even my 2 year old was dipping her fries in it and sucking it off the fry. I will be telling my family about Niko's and that gyros no longer have to be only a Greek Festival event.\n\nMy boyfriend was not huge on their souvlaki, but I'm still giving it 5 stars just for having gyros that were authentic. ;) As for how good it is for kids, well that depends on your kids. It's not in the greatest area (I mean it is downtown) and there are lots of bars around. Family visits are likely not a good idea later on in the evening on Friday and Saturdays.",
"Niko's is the best find I have made in Reno, for as long as I can remember. Having been lucky enough to eat Greek food in Greece, this is as good as you can get this side of the world. \n\nThe Gyro's are amazing, served in a warm pita, with taziki sauce that matches the subtle flavors in the meat perfectly. \n\nThe Souvlaki is an awesome choice too, with moist meat, on a bed of perfect fries. \n\nI found this place over the summer and have been coming back all the time ever since. At times I find my self eating there 4+ times a week, yes its that good. \n\nJust go, you wont regret it.",
"Had a hankering for some gyro's and of course turned to my friends at yelp to make that happen today. Boy am I glad. This is a jewel in downtown reno. I had the gyro/fries combo for 5.95. Out of this world. I love the hand carved meat off the spit. Fresh Tzatziki and very fresh veggies accompanied the dish. Fries were very good as well. Can't wait to bring some friends down with me so I can try other dishes and some appetizers. Souvlaki is up next!",
"Oh so good!!!! Fun little place to have lunch or dinner. The gyros are SO tastey and the Greek salad was awesome! I would highly recommend...I agree with other yelpers...probably not an awesome place for kids on fri or sat evenings."
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"It upsets me to have to write this review, as I go to First Watch at least two times a week. And this new restaurant is literally 0.2 miles from my house! I was excited because First Watch is my favorite breakfast/brunch place. Sadly I was let down. Sure, the restaurant has only been open two days, but the problems I experienced have nothing to do with being a new restaurant. \nFirst off, we were sat immediately and while the hostess, John Michael, was sitting us he looked around and said \"I'm gonna pull a no-no. Let me go get a pad to take your order.\" He left and proceeded to return and ask to take our order. Me and my partner always always always order a half waffle with bacon and fruit off the kids menu, simply because the tri-fecta is way too much for us to eat. So he took our order, completely forgetting our drinks. He went off to put our order in but soon returned and told us he changed our orders to the tri-fecta because we weren't kids. At that point I asked if we could modify the order because me and my partner could just share a tri-fecta and that would be plenty. I was shocked when John Michael replied with a flat out no. I think by my face he could see I wasn't very pleased so he proceeded to say, \"the order is already in and they're already making it.\" Then I replied with \"well the tri-fecta is way too much food for each of us to eat.\" And he said, \"you don't have to eat it all!\" And walked off. At this moment me and my partner were really upset and taken aback. \nThis isn't how First Watch is, and that I know. I'm a regular at the other locations and I can say I've never experienced such unprofessionalism. There was no reason for the hostess to all of a sudden insist on being our \"waiter\". Especially if he has no sense of customer service. Not to mention the fact he took the actual waiter's table meaning he took his opportunity to make money, I know how waiting goes, I've been there. Shortly he came back with the food, which was great, as usual. Minus the fact that the order was incorrect (which wasn't the kitchens fault, after looking at the ticket, John Michael wrote the sides down incorrectly). After John Michael disappeared, I got the attention of another waitress, whose name I did not get, and simply asked if she could get is the right sides, she gladly said yes and was nothing but helpful. As for John Michael, he never came back to the table. We would see him peer around the corner to look at us (there were only two or three tables occupied in the store at the time) but he never returned. The waiter whose table we were actually sat at brought us the right sides and also our check, he was also nothing but nice and helpful. We proceeded to the hostess desk and made sure the lady that previously helped us, also checked us out. \nI'm still going to continue to be a regular at the other locations, but I don't know when I'll be back to this location. It left a bad taste in my mouth (and I'm not talking about the fruit that was cut on the same cutting board as some onions, talk about gross), it was completely unacceptable on John Michael's part. A host is a host and a waiter is a waiter.",
"Had brunch with a friend at First Watch and we had a wonderful waitress, who's name I didn't catch. She was very attentive, engaged in a bit of conversation, and was friendly. We both had French toast which was very good, the energy bowl, and tomato soup. I'm excited to come back another time and try their veggie burger. I appreciate when a restaurant has vegan/vegetarian options. \n\nThe only thing I'd really like to see is a non-dairy creamer or milk for coffee. Soy, almond, coconut, something to splash in my coffee would be lovely even though I've learned through experiences like this to enjoy black coffee...\n\nGood experience. My friend and I agreed we'd come here again.",
"It upsets me to have to write this review, as I go to First Watch at least two times a week. And this new restaurant is literally 0.2 miles from my house! I was excited because First Watch is my favorite breakfast/brunch place. Sadly I was let down. Sure, the restaurant has only been open two days, but the problems I experienced have nothing to do with being a new restaurant. \nFirst off, we were sat immediately and while the hostess, John Michael, was sitting us he looked around and said \"I'm gonna pull a no-no. Let me go get a pad to take your order.\" He left and proceeded to return and ask to take our order. Me and my partner always always always order a half waffle with bacon and fruit off the kids menu, simply because the tri-fecta is way too much for us to eat. So he took our order, completely forgetting our drinks. He went off to put our order in but soon returned and told us he changed our orders to the tri-fecta because we weren't kids. At that point I asked if we could modify the order because me and my partner could just share a tri-fecta and that would be plenty. I was shocked when John Michael replied with a flat out no. I think by my face he could see I wasn't very pleased so he proceeded to say, \"the order is already in and they're already making it.\" Then I replied with \"well the tri-fecta is way too much food for each of us to eat.\" And he said, \"you don't have to eat it all!\" And walked off. At this moment me and my partner were really upset and taken aback. \nThis isn't how First Watch is, and that I know. I'm a regular at the other locations and I can say I've never experienced such unprofessionalism. There was no reason for the hostess to all of a sudden insist on being our \"waiter\". Especially if he has no sense of customer service. Not to mention the fact he took the actual waiter's table meaning he took his opportunity to make money, I know how waiting goes, I've been there. Shortly he came back with the food, which was great, as usual. Minus the fact that the order was incorrect (which wasn't the kitchens fault, after looking at the ticket, John Michael wrote the sides down incorrectly). After John Michael disappeared, I got the attention of another waitress, whose name I did not get, and simply asked if she could get is the right sides, she gladly said yes and was nothing but helpful. As for John Michael, he never came back to the table. We would see him peer around the corner to look at us (there were only two or three tables occupied in the store at the time) but he never returned. The waiter whose table we were actually sat at brought us the right sides and also our check, he was also nothing but nice and helpful. We proceeded to the hostess desk and made sure the lady that previously helped us, also checked us out. \nI'm still going to continue to be a regular at the other locations, but I don't know when I'll be back to this location. It left a bad taste in my mouth (and I'm not talking about the fruit that was cut on the same cutting board as some onions, talk about gross), it was completely unacceptable on John Michael's part. A host is a host and a waiter is a waiter. \n\n\nGot invited back after posting the above review to reconsider and I wasn't hesitant at all, I love first watch as mentioned. The second visit was definitely much much better; like the normal first watch I know. The food was delicious as always, our waitress whose name I think was Jessica but I am unsure was super nice and accommodative, and I'm glad I was invited back because I don't know how soon I would have returned if I wasn't. I'm glad to see the company took the time to contact me and apologize. I wasn't trying to be that customer that just posts a bad review to get something out of it; I simply wanted to bring the issue to their attention in hopes of it getting fixed. And I'm happy to say that I can now become a regular at all of the stores in Brentwood! (I'm at the cool spring location right now)\n\nSo thank you First Watch, for being the only breakfast place I visit and delivering an excellent experience every time, minus the one instance that you were so persistent to make better.",
"Loved this place, but is being torn down. Not sure what happened-sad. Good news is there is no shortage of Waffle Houses.",
"Our server barely came to our table and we waited almost 40 minutes for our food in a very uncrowded restaurant. Then when it finally did arrive, one of the orders was completely wrong! We both had to return to work and my friend ended up not eating because it would have taken twice as long to correct. Very unfortunate. I would only recommend this place if you have some time serious to kill.",
"Great healthy food. We have a First Watch cafe in Smyrna, Tennessee. Has become our favorite cafe. Breakfast is amazing, lunch sandwiches and salad's are delicious, and the staff leaves you needing nothing. Great place for Sunday brunch, or a late lunch.",
"They have an odd service model that seems to be deliberately designed to minimize interaction between wait staff and patrons. Coffee comes in thermos pitchers. Water comes in carafes. Orders are taken, food delivered and...don't expect to see a waiter or waitress again for the duration of your stay. \n\nFood is great. But not seeing a waiter (other than in a far corner, where they seem to gather for chat fests) means no refills on anything. Not even somebody else's waiter that you can flag down to get yours. This also means...no check. In two visits, I never received one. I had to go to the register and ask what I owed. \n\nNot sure I'll be back, despite the great food. At least at Waffle House they talk to you and are available.",
"I like the coffee in the thermos. Keeps it hot and I don't have to wait for the server. Service staff is always friendly and fun. Substitutions are no problem (I don't like potatoes for breakfast). There is enough variety that I can choose something different every time.",
"The food was good but the staff was not impressive! Our waitress needs more training. There were three of us. She brought food for two of us and eventually brought the third. Then someone else brought our check to us (which was wrong). We had to ask him for the extra napkins since our waitress never brought them. \nWhen we went to the register to pay, the girl had to fix our bill. Then she messed it up and had to do it s second time. \nEveryone we encountered needs more training! The food was good. Too bad the service ruined the experience.",
"The food is amazing! The service however, not so much. We go eat there all the time but this time was just off. The server seated us upon arrival, and said \"So, do you guys want coffee?\". No intro, no name, nothing. We ordered our food, it was delivered by someone else (not a big deal) but we were never checked on again. He dropped off the check and said \"ok\". We went up to the cash register and the girl said \"$.. Total\", didn't make eye contact or anything, didn't ask how our meal was, just looked at her computer took my card handed it back and said \"bye\". Tip: Make sure you don't get Adrian as your server, everyone else seemed really nice to their tables and checked on them but not him."
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"Next to Niche in the old Veruca space. \n\nThe food is great, tiny bits of stuff that from or similar to Niche's main menu. And the service was great. The drinks, however, rule the roost. Or rather Ted the bartender rules. His drinks are awesome, tasty and unlike most bars around. They're about $9 a pop but their a bargain considering the ingredients and expertise that goes into them, not to mention that 2 or 3 of them and you'll be lit up like a Christmas tree. Go see Ted.\n\nThe space is very very small, seats 17 or 18. Some people were there as they waited for their table at Niche proper.",
"This review is for TASTE the adjoining bar/eatery to Niche. What an incredible find. We actually started the night at another restaurant for appetizers and had planned to have entrees at Niche. In speaking with the bartender at the first place, we decided to try Taste instead. It is a very small but cozy space. Very hip, with a great vibe. Around 8 or so bar seats and a 6-top community table.\nI suggest starting here if you want to move on to larger entrees. If you like to 'taste' a number of really cool small plates with amazing cocktails then stay here and turn yourself over to the staff.\nThe staff was incredibly accommodating, warm, professional and very knowledgeable. I was incredibly surprised by the menu I found here considering I'm from Seattle. Wasn't expecting to find a place with this approach in St. Louis.\nHere's what we had:\nBraised octopus - excellent texture, nice spice, beautiful dish\nLamb Testicles with pommes puree - wow, very pleasantly surprised at this one. Not your normal dish but I admire the nose to tail approach that they are taking here.\nHeirloom tomato and pressurized watermelon - fun dish and cool texture on the watermelon what was compacted via cryovac.\nCheese plate had a very nice local and foreign selection with some nice accompaniments. \nAnd last but not least...\nPig Ear Terrine - braised pig ears place into a terrine mold and compacted. Sliced thinner than paper on their electric Berkel. Again, great texture flavor and guts.\n\nThe bartender (mixologist really) was spot on. I actually turned control over to him with just a few guiding tips on my likes/dislikes. Hit home-run after home-run.. I can't even tell you what they all were. Love the use of the giant ice-cube to maintain the correct temp on the drink without melting too much water to dilute the flavor. Nice and very professional touch.\nAll-in-all, this was a fantastic find and great experience. Can't wait to try it again next time I'm in town.",
"Whoops he did it again! Mr. Craft has repeated himself...in miniature.\n\nTaste, the cozy annex of her big brother Niche is a simple and stylish beauty, serving small plates of goodness. (The second child is often the crazy creative one, right?!) \n\nWe stopped by mid-week to beat the crowds, grabbing a seat at the bar. Taste's 18 seats can fill up quickly...we felt like we were sitting in someone's kitchen, while we dined\n\nMixologist Ted Kilgore is the man! I never knew cocktails could be sooo creative and complex. As a matter of fact, you need to try the \"Lulu Royale.\" Ted whipped up this champagne goodie for my wife, and promptly allowed us to name it. \n\nWe tried the gnocchi, cheese plate, and spicy meatballs. Every one of them was superb.\n\nBottom line, Taste rocks. But, why would you doubt that?",
"We went here for dinner. It's very small, intimate setting. Got the feeling it's quite the neighborhood stop. Although there were only three of us, we were seated at a large table, and shared it with other patrons. I don't drink, but apparently their drinks were to die for. The tapas were really awesome. Hungry just thinking about it! We had apple pie and a peanut butter chocolate cupcake. Heavenly!",
"We stopped in at TASTE (counterpart and neighbor to Niche) at 10PM Thursday night for a drink and a taste of something SMALL. When we walked in, we got a taste of something SMALL alright. The space itself was so SMALL, it was almost claustrophobic. I liked the darkish room with soft lighting. And the bar/counter set up. It was intimate, and friendly, but it was very awkward and tight. The menu was also VERY SMALL. It consisted mainly of SMALL bites of cheeses, olives, meatballs, specialty drinks, desserts, and a few other items. \n\nMy friend ordered the \"cool it up\" drink that had mint, citrus and homemade ice cubes ($8). She was very pleased. I ordered the carrot fennel soup ($5) and asked the bartender (noted Mixologist, Ted Kilgore) to choose a drink to be paired with it. He suggested the Chrysanthemum ($6). I don't know what was in it. But, it had delicate, but complicated flavors, and it did not take over the soup. Perfect match! \n\nThe soup was also SMALL, but tasty, until two of the dried fish flakes that topped the soup turned out to be shreds of plastic from a zip lock bag that the fish flakes came in. Once I discovered it, they quickly replaced my soup with the meatballs. I wasn't thrilled about the idea of meatballs. Normally, they bore me. But these were made to order as I sat and watched and they had pinenuts and a very subtle and tasty tomato sauce ($8). They were delicious and some of the best meatballs I have had. They took the meatballs and my drink off of the tab, which made them taste even better ;-). \n\nThis is not a spot for groups, but great for after drinks on date night or a calm down spot on the way home from somewhere else. They don't get five stars because it is so incredibly SMALL, and, well there was that shredded plastic incident. But, it is a very nice spot that truly compliments the historic neighborhood of Benton Park. I would give them 4 1/2 stars for the historic redevelopment, meatballs, well made drinks, and cozy upscale vibe, if half stars were available.",
"I want to write a raving review of this place. It has all the qualities I love--friendly, simple, rich, and amazing. But first, you should know that Taste works best for small groups of two or three. Tonight I met two girls for drinks and it was perfect. You can bring a big group, but make sure you reserve the table ahead of time. The space is small and seating is limited; imagination is NOT.\n\nTed, Brendan and Travis are warm people and skilled hosts. Even hard core beer drinkers like me are tempted to expand their horizons. This time I had the Mr. Miller: gin, almond, grapefruit, lime, tiki spice, all spice, and ice. It sounds even more appetizing when your bartender recites the ingredients out loud as he hands you the drink, and then tells you what inspired him to invent it. \n\nI don't even know what to say about the food except that right now I am feeling at the same time immensely guilty and immensely satisfied, and I may or may not have eaten something called the porkwich...and it was a dessert (I should probably admit I also ate half of a huge slice of lemon meringue pie). Like the drinks, the food is fun to read about, hear about, and to try. Everything is delicious.\n\nIn St. Louis, how often do you get to eat and drink unique and interesting things, watch them being made by experts right in front of you, and then ask all about them? Taste is like nowhere else, and you should give it a try. Extra points for being in Benton Park and for having Griesedieck beer (after the Mr. Miller--I had two). Follow @tastebyniche on twitter!",
"As long as you know what you're getting into, this place is great! I wouldn't go here for a meal, because the space is limited and the plates are small. But if you want to go for an AWESOME drink (seriously- I'm not using the term lightly), or to sample a little bit of some amazing dishes, it's a great stop. \n\nDefinitely try the bartender's choice drink- he knows what he's doing! My personal favorite was called The French Storm (never heard of it before!)- it was sweet and delicious. The only thing that I still have doubts about are those pigwiches (pig-shaped cookies with the bacon cream). But some meat-loving friends of ours seemed to like them. \n\nYes, it is pricey, but it is really good food and the whole staff was totally attentive the whole night. The drinks were (trying to remember) in the $8-$10 range. Plates were in the $4-$8 range. Well-worth it.",
"One of the most kickass concepts in St. Louis. The setting is so intimate and cozy and it's perfect for having a pre-dinner drink or a night cap. It also works well for a light dinner, but the drinks are the star of the show. It's such a small place that it is a bit impractical in some ways, but if one is able to get a seat it's a great place to try some really unique drinks, sample some high quality snacks and relax.",
"Bacon fat, duck fat, and whole eggs in a cocktail? I think I've died and gone to a glutton's heaven. \n\nOn both visits to Niche Taste, I had the prime seat in the house- right in front of bartender Ted Kilgore. On neither occasion did I order from the menu, dear Ted just whipped something up for me after I told him I'm an avid fan of fat. The first go around I had a cocktail with duck fat, Pinot Noir, and Grand Marnier. Woo! Was that a potent drink! It was a lot of fun, though, trying to pick out each flavor while I rolled the cocktail around my tongue. \n\nOn my next visit, I told Ted that not only do I like fat, but I also like cream sherry and poof! I had a cocktail of cream sherry, duck fat, a whole egg, and rum. This one was much less aggressive on my palate, but oh so good! \n\nSince the cocktails are so mind-boggling, I can hardly remember what I ate the first time I visited. That is, with the exception of the pig-wich. The pig-wich is God's gift to the bacon lover- bacon fat cream sandwiched between two chocolate bacon cookies. Let the drool commence!",
"Niche Taste embodies the reasons I really love St. Louis. As a transplant describing my hometown to guests/friends/family, I often highlight the unique neighborhoods, the small-town-big-city quality, and the melting pot quality of the city. This little room hits all of the high points, and heck, gives me a nice buzz at the end. \n\nIt's the most charming little space, in a charming little neighborhood. It has chalkboard and brick and a chandelier that I want to cut off the ceiling and take home with me. While I know menus and glassware don't a restaurant make, they make me swoon a little, or maybe that's the really cool old-school-hipster cocktails warming my belly? \n\nHad only, when I was there, the homemade pickles and a cheese plate and the Mr. Miller cocktail. And they were ha-mazing. I can't wait to go back and eat more...and sit at the bar and become bffs with the bartenders...and sit outside and soak in the summer...and have a few more of those drinks they list...and head to Gus' pretzels when I leave...\n\nNice work, Niche Taste."
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"Wow! This is the best pizza I've had in a long time, bar none. They have a custom wood-fired oven that cooks near 1,000º F, and they sure know how to use it. \n\nI ordered a pizza with tomato sauce and shredded mozzarella, for $9. I could tell the ingredients were fresh, and it really made a difference. The mozzarella had a lovely silken texture and a hint of a nutty flavor. The tomato sauce was full-bodied and flavorful without being overpowering. The crust is very interesting. It's almost crispy on the very bottom, but gets softer and more bread-like. It melts in the mouth. \n\nI can't speak to the service, as we ordered in, but I didn't hear any complaints about goofed-up orders. Matter of fact, I didn't hear much of anything...all eight of us were too busy eating! My coworkers all ordered different items, and everyone loved their lunch.\n\nI loved my pizza so much I'm going back to the office tomorrow to pick up the rest of it. I accidentally forgot it in my haste to start the weekend. \n\nWe'll definitely be returning to Taste.",
"I've been eying this place for a few months, waiting for it to open. When I finally saw people sitting out on their patio the other day, I insisted we stop by and grab dinner one night.\n\nFirst impression was good, I like how big and open the place feels. It was empty on Saturday night, so we were able to score a spot on their small patio. The view leaves much to be desired, as it looks over Strassner, with Hanley as the cross street.\n\nTheir menu was much smaller than I was expecting - they call themselves a \"wood fire grill\", but all they really have are a few select pizzas. I was hoping for some fancy sandwiches, but maybe in the future?\n\nWe got a pizza with buffalo sauce, chicken, red onion, and cilantro. The crust was great, as was their mozzarella cheese (no provel here!) Overall, though we weren't super impressed, they definitely need *something* more.\n\nTheir beer menu, while small, offered good options - mostly local picks from Urban Chestnut and Ferguson Brewing (formally known as Hill Brewing), and the lovely Matilda from Goose Island in Chicago. The prices were a little high though, all $6 - which isn't too bad, but when you figure you can go just a mile down to Maplewood and get fresh Schlafly for $5, it seems higher than the average pint around the area.\n\nI think Taste at Hanley Station has potential, they just need some extra umph! to make themselves stand out.",
"The main reason for the 4-star rating is the service. We were greeted enthusiastically by everyone we encountered on our way in, and between the hostess and the lady that served us, absolutely nothing was lacking in the customer service area! I would give them 5 stars on customer service alone. Friendly, checked on us often, great appearance! Made us all feel like we were regulars even though they knew this was our 1st visit.\n\nThe space is nice inside, and we were able to sit on the patio. There was plenty of room on the patio, and it did not feel overcrowded like some outdoor spaces can.\n\nFor appetizers, we tried the BBQ bacon-wrapped shrimp poppers ($8) and the Pizza Dough for Dipping ($4), and both were really good. Our server said the shrimp was her favorite, and we could see why. It came with 8 pcs, and while you could choose other sauces, the BBQ sauce was very good, and I would get that again but more so if the price came down $1 or $2. The Pizza Dough is basically pizza slices with no toppings - just dough - and comes with marinara and vinaigrette. This was good to get an idea of the taste of their unadorned dough, but I probably wouldn't get it again, only because it's too much bread for one sitting considering the size of the pizzas. This app came with about 6 slices.\n\nOK, so then the pizzas arrived. They are pretty good sized; they use medium-sized boxes for to-go orders if that gives you an idea. After a 1/4 share of the appetizers, I was able to get through only 3 slices, leaving plenty for another meal later. I did the Make-Your-Own with garlic sauce, mozz cheese, chicken, mushrooms, and artichoke hearts ($9 basic + $2 chicken + $1 ea for veg = $13). Some sauce choices were tomato, garlic, and BBQ. Cheese choices were mozz and bleu. They also had standard pizzas, which my friends ordered. One had the Canadian bacon and pineapple \"PiPi\" on BBQ sauce, another had the jalapeno and chorizo-laden \"Gringo Starr,\" and I can't remember our 4th. All pizzas were quite tasty - a very light and crispy dough, fresh toppings.\n\nAnd while I didn't have a beer, I'm very interested in their draughts from local breweries and look forward to coming back to try those - although a $6 price for draughts might limit me to only one. On this visit, I had Iced Tea ($2.25).\n\nSo my only complaint...The menu is small. I'd like to see a little more variety here. I'm not sure if this menu we saw at lunch is the same as the one for dinner, but I think it is. There was maybe a single steak and single seafood offering, a few appetizers that might double as entrees, and maybe 6 signature pizzas, and a couple salads (the small Signature looks good for $5). The signature pizza choices seemed ok, but none of them struck a cord with me in particular. I'd like to see more variety in the pizza choices, too - maybe some unique takes on some classics.\n\nThey did have a bacon cheeseburger special, which has ketchup, mustard, and lettuce on it. It sounded ok until the ketchup and mustard. But I'm sure they'll have other specials in store.\n\nWe also checked in via Foursquare and Yelp and viewed the Facebook site. It would be nice to see some specials or coupons or something, utilizing the internet/electronic media.",
"Ever since Il Vicino in Clayton closed down I've been looking for a good replacement. Taste at Hanley Station may be it. The family and I went there last Friday night and the place was mostly empty although it was filling up after we left. The menu is pretty small but what we had was excellent, the beer selection of local and small regional breweries was limited but of really good quality. We shared an order of the pizza dough as an appetizer and it was really good, a little oil and some Parmesan cheese with marinara or vinaigrette for dipping was good, light almost buttery crust and cooked just right. The pizza's we ordered were all really tasty, I polished mine off but everyone else had leftovers. The service was excellent, drinks we refilled almost immediately. I highly recommend giving this new restaurant a try.",
"I absolutely love brick oven pizza and fresh toppings, and Taste gave me both of those things. Like another reviewer mentioned, it reminded me a little of Il Vicino that was in Clayton. \n\nThe crust gets a little charred on the bottom and you get a few black spots and bubbled on the crust on top. However, in contrast to Il Vicino's crust, it's softer & thicker. It reminds me of a cross between between wood fired \nthin crust and the softer crust you get with Racanelli's. \n\nThe toppings are all fresh and you get to choose your sauce (tomato red sauce, garlic or bbq). Each pizza is just a little more than is needed for an individual serving, so my friend and I ordered 2 to share. We both loved the BBQ sauce one with chicken and cilantro. We also enjoyed the tomato sauce pizza with bacon, but the bbq sauce made this one seem almost regular. \n\nWe also split a house salad (with Parmesan subbed for the dreaded blue cheese it normally comes with). The house dressing is balsamic and is wonderful. \n\nThe decor is very trendy and there is a lot of seating. I was there on a weekday at 1:30, so it was pretty empty. Parking at Hanley Station isn't ideal, and the crust is thicker than I would prefer...thus the 4 stars instead of 5.",
"Came there at a quarter to 11 and they had already shut their kitchen down for the night. I understand that it will take some time for business to build and you decided to call it an early night BUT if you just opened the place you should stick to your hours or at least apologize for closing a little early and encourage us to come back. \n\nWe've been eyeing the place waiting for it to open for some time. Since the website said they close at 11 we thought we could at least pop over to get something for TAKEOUT. ;-( Can't rate the service or food because we didn't try it. Decor looks nice (from the outside).\n\nNot trying to bad mouth the place, i just believe that you should try to accommodate foodies... good word of mouth is priceless.",
"I have been eying this place for a long time as well. We should waited a few more weeks (at time of review they have been open two weeks). \n\nWe sat at the bar. We were the only ones sitting there and there was only one other table taken and this was a Saturday night. It being Fourth of July weekend, perhaps people were down at the fair, at a party or out of town. \n\nOur bartender was very nice, however, when I asked about the thickness of the crust, he told me it was hand tossed. I asked if it was possible to get a thin crust. He said that he'd ask \"but probably not because they have to fit inside the pan and the only was to make it thinner is to make it bigger, then it would not fit in the pan\". Um..... I asked if they used 1/2 the amount of dough - would that work? He said the oven was so hot that it might burn the crust. Makes sense to me. He said that he'd still ask. He never asked. \n\nI'm not some crazy carb hater, just what to know what my options are. \n\nHowever, I am a crazy plant-based girl and I do my very best to exclude anything with a face or a mother from my diet. So, when I received my make-it-yourself pizza, with cheese, I was less than thrilled. The bartender said he put \"no-cheese\" on the order. (Don't tell me...) They had the correct order (sort of) in front of me pretty quickly. I say sort of because once I got my second pie, it had glops of sauce on the top. I originally ordered a veggie make it yourself with no cheese and a little bit of extra sauce. Now, if that's how the do extra sauce, fine, but it really looked like that too was forgotten and made good right before delivery. \n\nApparently there was a lack of communication between the computer and the kitchen. Because were were told (twice) that he put it in correctly. Really, dude, it's cool. We then heard the expediter saying to the pizza maker that \"this really needs to be more apparent on here\". He was talking about my ticket and where it says, \"no cheese\". See! He DID put it on there!\n\nHowever, I did receive a free glass of wine for the confusion. \n\nMy gloppy pizza was OK, and my husband says his was pretty good. Yes, it does remind me of Il Vicino, but at least at this point not nearly as good. \n\nRunning a restaurant is backbreaking work, I get it. So, though am not fan now, I do hope they do very well and in a few months when this god forsaken heat breaks, we'll visit their patio with the breathtaking views of Strassner, and try it again.",
"I was absolutely giddy when I saw that a new restaurant was opening in my hood! I love to be able to be a hop away from a good dinner!\n\nI very eagerly walked into taste on a Wednesday evening that hadn't been so pleasant and left me with a headache and starving. The place was pretty empty, but I figured that was because it was early on a Wednesday. The service was outstanding. We were immediately seated and asked for drink orders. \n\nThe table where we were seated actually had the air conditioner blowing so hard we looked like we were at a photo shoot and some one was trying to blow wind in our hair. We asked to move tables and they quickly moved us and told us if these seats were too drafty, they wouldn't mind to move us again!\n\nWe ordered the pizza dough for an appetizer and a Caesar salad. Both were ok. We ordered two pizzas and neither were outstanding. All of the food came out very quickly which I appreciated since I wasn't feeling that well. \n\nThe place is in a great location, with great service, but the menu is small and I wasn't very impressed with any item I tasted. I'm not really ready to give up on it yet though, so I may be back.",
"If you live paleo or gluten free, this is probably not the place for you. With a filet and a ribeye on the menu I had hopes. The ribeye was pretty ordinary, guess the wood oven only makes a difference with the pizza. \n\nThe chilled asparagus with balsamic glaze and Parmesan was good but kind of small considering the price.\n\nI was pleased with their wine selection as they featured a Malbec and Pinot Noir, not just the usual Merlot.",
"The food is unimaginative and the quality of the ingredients are poor. The menu is very limited. It has a very odd layout with a big open space as you walk in. It seems they want to have a large bar area but they seem to cater to families. \n\nI have had microwave meals that have tasted better."
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"If you enjoy seafood and you happen to be in Boise, Idaho you absolutely MUST visit this seafood specialty market! It is better than some of the markets in Seattle! They make their own clam chowder and salmon spread, the shelves are stocked with EVERYTHING your little heart desires (including chocolate, strawberry cheese cake and all the necessary items to make sushi) clams, oysters, salmon (fresh, smoked, canned), lobster tail, tilapia, chopsticks, fresh crab, the list is endless. The staff is friendly and knowledgable and best of all...........the place is SUPER CLEAN! No fishy smell. Do yourself a favour, pay'em a visit you'll be glad that you did.",
"Good catfish & calamari. Smells like fish. Only fish market I've ever been to, but it did the trick, it is Boise afterall.",
"The fact that it is in Boise seems to make no difference. The fish here is fresh. When I compare to the markets in the midwest...much better. Asked a guy in the food biz why this place is so good...he said they know how to hold the fish. They sell the same product to everyone in town...no one else holds it properly.",
"Best fresh fish I have found in Boise. When I make Sushi they are always my first stop. The folks behind the counter are very helpful and will make suggestions on what fish to serve, recipes, and when to buy the freshest fish.",
"Oh my gosh I just stopped in and bought some fresh made Salmon spread and fresh baked bread, it is to die for. I have not been able to find a place that has good seafood since I moved here 6 years ago. There is such a great selection of fresh seafood and the place is clean and the people were wonderful, I will be making this a weekly stop. I recommend you try it once and you will find yourself going back.",
"Great new location on Capitol. The market is small (well at least compared to Mutual Fish, etc... in Seattle) so the selection isn't overwhelming but the fish is fresh. Purchased some oysters and mussels. Staff was helpful. Will make this a regular stop for my seafood purchases. \n\nThey also had a variety of prepared salads and sauces to go.",
"Oysters and Clams were yummy and priced well, The Steelhead was fresh and really good. The dungy crab was a little spendy but tasted fresh like I used to get in the Hood Canal so worth it. Good selection of seafood and overall the prices were good for the quality. I never go to Boise due to the horific parking but Reel Foods Fish market has a great location and parking available so check them out.",
"What an awesome place! This location is much larger and brighter than their former spot.\n\nThere are fresh cases of raw seafood as well as several freezers of frozen goods and a counter full of live oysters & clams. Then along side are racks of seafood preparation tools, seasonings, cookbooks, and more. I was truly impressed by the variety.\n\nOn my visit this week, I picked up two frozen bricks of tako salad, one frozen brick of chopped clams, and three sushi rolls from Lucky Fins. I have thawed and eaten one of the tako salad bricks, and it was heavenly. Perfectly seasoned and a great value. The sushi, however, was another story. The rice was hard and clumpy and caused the rolls to fall apart. The fillings weren't good either. Neither Dad nor I finished more than a couple of bites before throwing them in the trash.\n\nMy favorite feature in the store was around back: the bargain bin. When I was there, it was a top-load freezer and everything inside was $4. There were several kinds of fish. Can't wait to come back when we have some room in our freezer!\n\nIt looks like there may be some kind of kitchen coming together on the south side of the market. It would be cool to have either a restaurant or cooking classes. I'll keep my eye open for either.\n\nAll in all, A+ place. Just avoid the pre-fab sushi from Lucky Fins.",
"Today I went into Reel Foods looking for a couple FRESH Sword Fish filets; which I thought would be impossible in Boise. I was pleasantly surprised to see a whole tray of \"just in today' filets. I told the young gentleman waiting on me that I wanted them for dinner for two nights from now. He offered to vacuum pack the filets in freezer pack for me. Wow ! And if that wasn't enough, I got to my car with my filets and realized he also packed them on ice for the trip home ( it's 95 today). That afforded me the time I needed to stop at Whole Foods to pick up some salad fixings to go with my fish. I love Whole Foods, but I looked at their swordfish and it was no where near as fresh and over a dollar more per pound. I am officially a Reel Foods junkie and will continue to brag about them and the experience I had there.",
"Reel keeps it real with a beautiful variety of fish, shrimp, crab, sushi, and everything to go with!\n\nAnnie, the manager, is super nice and knowledgable. And the shop is very clean and the seafood case smells fresh, which seems like an odd thing to say... But think about it. Have you ever smelled a seafood case that was past its prime? You can tell the moment you step in the door. Not good.\nReel Seafood does not have that problem.\n\nI get my lunch there while shopping for dinner. They will even put together special orders. \n\nRight now, ( Christmas time ) it's all about the crab!"
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"Der brauhausen! Ok, so I'm a sucker for German places with a good selection of beer (think Essen Haus, Madison). Otto's is just down the road from my hotel (traveling for work - why else would I be in Horsham?), and a colleague wanted to try it. Fantastic decision. The food was great, they have 23 beers on tap, and the service was friendly.\n\nI had the pork tenderloin dusseldorf, which is a tasty pork dish in a mustard sauce with crispy onions. It was by no means gourmet and I have breathe that would stun a charging yak, but it was definitely worth the price.",
"Just got done eating at Otto's tonight. I went with a group from work after dinner tonight and we ate outside in their patio area. The air was cool and being outdoors made for a unique dining experience. The waitress was dressed up too so it was 'almost' like being in Germany; or at least Bush Gardens. \n\nThe food was excellent. I had the sausage sampler meal. There were two types of Bratwurst, Hungarian and Veal, and a Knockwurst. I haven't formally had veal bratwurst, so that was a interesting experience. The meat was cooked well and I was full only after a sausage and a half. I'll definitely be back to try some of their other dishes including some interesting sounding pork dishes. \n\nThe prices weren't terrible. My sampler meal, which could easily have been two serving sizes was $14.95. At least a few people at the table took half of their dishes home for what I'm sure will be a splended lunch tomorrow afternoon. \n\nFour stars for the unusually pleasant atmosphere and delicious culinary treat.",
"Servers are dressed as they would be in any Brauhaus in Germany. Bar is decorated with old steins and animal heads. \n\nThe food is typical German cuisine with American influence. Yes, they do have potato pancakes, Wiener Schnitzel, brats, knock worst, kielbasa, sauerbraten and smoked pork. However their crab cakes and burgers are a good choice as well.\n\nCheck out their menu http://www.ottosbrauhauspa.com/\n\nFood is good, but I have had so much better. Prices are reasonable and service is attentive and festive.",
"I've been here quite a few times over the past couple of years, and it maintains it's German atomosphere. It's quite unique and if you like heavy German food, it's your place. \n\nIt also has a nice selection of beers and the bar area is inviting and casual. It's an enjoyable place.\n\nPrices are reasonable and service is good.",
"In spite of my abject fear of Germans (hey, I'm Polish), I agreed to go to Otto's with a friend of mine who works in the area. And it's a good thing I did! The food was absolutely delicious: the chicken soup tasted almost exactly like how my grandma makes it; the chicken schnitzel was fried to perfection, and the meat was juicy and cooked through expertly; the mashed potatoes with gravy were scrumptious; and the apple sauce made for a great complementary treat. \n\nOur waitress was young but incredibly polite and upbeat, and the atmosphere was very laid-back. We went around dinner time on a Monday night, and it wasn't crowded, so I assume the same can be said of most weeknights here (no clue about weekends, though). And of course, there was an incredibly wide selection of beers; finally, a place that serves Hoegaarden!\n\nBathroom Grade: 5/10. I have to take points off for the women's bathroom being in an odder and more embarrassing location than the men's bathroom and because the stall was so small, I actually slammed my head into the handle. It was clean, though.",
"Otto's is dark, dreary and depressing. If you actually close your eyes while inside amidst trying to find the hidden host stand, you can actually imagine yourself in a senior care assisted living home. anyways, the food is traditional to german cuisine as you can find most german classics done by a half-assed chef who is probably anything but german. Do yourself a favor and skip the trip to Otto's. If you are really looking to have some german food, go to the store and buy the food to make yourself. Otherwise, take your ass to Hamburg.",
"Being that I am a german girl I LOVE german food and pretty much grew up being fed it. There isn't really a wide selection of german restaurants in the Philadelphia area so when I find one that I like I get very excited :)\n\nFirst of all the actual restaurant makes you feel like you are at your grandmothers house-decor and ambiance wise. It has that old homey feel to it and I just adore it. \n\nYou must go here for the sunday buffet!!! Come HUNGRY, very hungry. I know many people veer away from buffet's...but trust me with this one.\n\nThey have all the german fav's (spaetzle, wiener schnitzel, goulash, bratz, sauerbraten, apple strudel...... and the list goes on and on). The food is fresh, hot and constantly being refreshed throughout the evening. They also will have a few \"american\" foods on the buffett here and there.\n\nGo here with a large group or your family and I'm sure you will enjoy every minute of it!",
"Other than for the 20+ beers on tap, I'm afraid that Colonel Klink from Hogan's Heroes would be very disappointed in Otto's. I had the Farmer's Feast, which included most of Otto's German specialties: Bratwurst (very good) , Knockwurst (just OK), Kassler Rippchen (a piece of smoked pork on the bone - very good) , Roasted Pork Loin (no big deal) , Sauerbraten (not good at all) all served over a bed of soggy sauerkraut, plus a dish of spaetzle (again - not very good). The other entrée was just the roast loin of pork. We spent around $52 (before tip) for a total of 2 beers and the 2 entrees. So if anyone out there has the name of a good German restaurant in the Phila. Area, I'd like to hear from you because we won't be rushing back here anytime soon. (We've already given up on the Austrian Village.)",
"Otto's dumpy brauhaus has been around for years & years & years - as long as I can remember. I went twice over the years and both were pretty bad - but I am not a \"wurst\" gal.\n\nYou can drink yourself silly with the NUMEROUS beers on tap and in bottles. (Alas, I am not a beer gal either) You can watch the game, ogle the dusty old busts of deer on the walls or count the multi-colored beer steins hanging on the walls.\n\nIt's just not that great. The food is mediocre at best and some of the servers (who've worked there for eons) just really don't care any more.\n\nIf you LIKE German food - then go, otherwise I'd skip it.",
"When it comes to German places what comes into my mind is how big is their beer selection and I would have to say like Jim R in the previous review there are 20+ beers on tap. Good German beer selections. I like it best when I cannot pronounce what I am drinking. \n\nMy girlfriend and I have been here a few times mostly for Sunday bunch. The brunch selection is good and if you have a chance to sit outside in the deck that would make your brunch experience better. \n\nAs far as atmosphere inside is dark but cozey. Service is nothing special and prices are fair. \n\nI would come back with out any doubt."
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"With all the great places to eat in NOLA, this is one to be avoided unless you're just picking up coffee. Even then, I had to wait for them to brew a pot of coffee when they ran out after serving two other coffees in our party.\n\nThe croissant sandwich was served on a stale, cold croissant with hot egg and ham center. The corn and seafood bisque contained virtually none of their chief ingredients and was served lukewarm. The turkey panini had a good flavor but was otherwise not memorable. Skip this place for breakfast, and instead head down Magazine in the Garden District to a phenomenal La boulangerie--a fanstastic French bakery.\n\nOne note: I think this place may have been called the Trolley Stop at one time.",
"Nice folks, good in-house soundtrack, plenty of free reading material plus board games, Wi-Fi, and a TV.\n\nWhile I can't speak to the taste of the baked goods they didn't look all that appealing - that said, the coffee was excellent and at a good price. \n\nSeems like a good place to study, hang out with friends, or just to get a cup of chicory coffee - theirs is vastly superior to Cafe Du Monde and the service is more efficient and friendly.",
"Overall a decent espresso cafe but a real disappointment from when it was La Monde. I have had 3 stale bagels and the croissants that were big puffy dough balls and not flaky and buttery. The staff is great, you don't get that New Orleans 'I wear black and work in a coffee house, I'm soo better than you' attitude. I just wish they would bring their pastry product back up to snuff. I'll continue to sop by for coffee but will not eat there any more.",
"I hate to give them one star, because I used to go there just about every day for the frozen coffee. However, after going through yet another management change, I'm guessing, and having what seems to be a constantly revolving staff who never have the time to get to know you, this place has gone WAY downhill in the past few months. They are out of most of the bagels before lunchtime. What the hell? The frozen coffee machine broke a few weeks back and they won't get it fixed. The employees who knew me don't work there anymore, and the ones who do are (and I'm SO SORRY to say this) old and need hearing aids. I don't like having to yell at someone for them to get my order right. I've worked in coffee shops before. IT IS NOT HARD to have a successful coffee shop that people like and will come back to. Hate to say because I used to love them, but avoid avoid avoid. It's just not worth it.",
"If you are looking for a nice quiet place with wifi, Avenue Café is perfect. It's small and quiet and on the beautiful St. Charles Street. You can look out and get some inspiration over a cup of coffee or tea. If you get a tad hungry you won't be disappointed with their selection of sandwiches and pastries. I highly recommend the Panini, try a turkey with swiss and roasted peppers. Check this place out tucked away next to Trolley Stop Café.\n\nEvery time I visit Avenue Cafe, I feel like I'm going to just start writing a novel at any moment.",
"Good and not crowded. The staff has been pleasant every time I've been there. Not even close to being as cliquish as other N.O. coffee houses.",
"The lady and I needed a quick nibble, and a bagel is perfect eating-while-walking food.\n\nJustin Bieber was working the counter with his eight friends...despite there only being one other customer in the cafe.\n\nWe wanted a bagel. How much for a bagel? Uhhh....no prices posted. So we tried to conjure up the prices via telepathy. No dice. When we asked how much a bagel was, nasty looks and swallowed giggles preceded the price. Guys, it's a coffee shop. Post your prices or get used to the silly questions. \n\nNothing got much better: oddly sliced bagel, freezing cold butter, nasty looks. We were glad to hit the road. \n\nAccessibility notes: Fully accessible for mobility devices. No braille menu or signage. Not all prices are posted for hard-of-hearing customers.",
"Stopped in this spot needing a place to kill time for 4 hours. I loved it. My soy latte was delicious, the staff were super friendly and kind and my \"make your own sandwich\" was delicious. \n\nI wish I had found it sooner!",
"Stopped here for some lunch after taking a ride on the trolley. Was NOT impressed at all. Wife ordered a BLT... but we were promptly informed they were \"out of tomatoes\".... had to have a BLT without the T, so asked about the turkey club. Were then informed that they were out of any and all BREAD. Only option was wrap or bagel. \n\nI decided to go ahead and try the turkey club, regardless of the lack of tomatoes. Chose the onion bagel for the method of delivery... the turkey was tasteless, the bacon was microwaved, no cheese to speak of and little mayo. My wife also went for the turkey club, but in a wrap. She received 1 slice of turkey and 2 pieces of bacon. Food was BLAND to say the least. About halfway through our \"sandwiches\" we realized we hadn't been given our chips, and went to inquire about them. No apologies, just looked at us like we were asking for something that wasn't promised on the menu. \n\nI suppose if you just want to stop in and use their Wi-Fi this might be a good place, but if you want to actually eat something going across the street to the Sub-Way would probably be just as good and a little less $$.",
"The two girl working the counter seemed overwhelmed, but needlessly so. When I approached the cashier, she told me to wait. I was nice, didn't mind. Eventually ordered our stuff - two coffee drinks and breakfast sandwiches. Not hard.\n\nFirstly, they don't call out your drinks, so if you sit down, you won't know they're ready. The girls will not yell out for you or come find you, either. Secondly, it took them twenty five - 2 5 - minutes to make a bacon-sausage-cheese bagel with 3 ingredients pre-cooked, AND they just assumed somebody made my burrito and forgot about it. Thirdly, we were not the only ones in there, no, but everyone received the same crap service. No smiles, no help, and everything was the customer's fault.\n\nI'm a barista at a coffee shop on Magazine. I know how this works. These people need better training and a serious overhaul in customer service."
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"Downtown Indianapolis finally has a Middle Eastern restaurant. Ali Baba is in the old Tea Cozy space.\n\nI went on their opening day for lunch, and the lunch deals here are pretty good. I got half a beef schwarma (you can substitute a gyro) sandwich and a Greek salad (you can substitute fries) for about $7.\n\nNext time I go, I'm going to try their spicy gyro.\n\nNo liquor license, but you can smoke the Hookah there.\n\nAlso, the main entrance is actually on Market St., not Illinois St.",
"I ordered takeout on a weeknight after hearing good things about the place from my roommate. I definitely wasn't disappointed. \n\nThe staff was very friendly and my order was up in under 10 minutes. My whole spicy gyro with taziki was both huge and delicious. Plenty of well-seasoned meat stuffed in two pitas with cucumber plus lettuce, tomato, banana peppers and an olive on the side made for a very satisfied me. The taziki was a little thinner than I was used to, but after a couple of bites I was definitely sold.\n\nAt $9.27, it was a bit steep to make it a super common meal, but I think the half size would be plenty for most people. I'm definitely looking forward to trying some Turkish coffee and maybe a hookah next time.",
"I have been here twice now....and while I have ordered similar dishes, it has been delicious both times. I have not eaten here for dinner, but the lunch menu is very affordable.\n\nI had the falafel and it seemed much more authentic than other places in town. You can pick from Tahini, Taziki or hummus as the sauce and pick from Greek fries or a salad....all for under 7.00. Both times I have left satisfied and wanting more. The hot tea is also very tasty and we have had babagoosh (spelling?) with hot pita both times...recommended.\n\nThis is a tasty little place that deserves at least one try for a lunch break. It is also centrally located, just west of the circle on Market St.",
"The french fries were the best thing about my falafel sandwich.. Not sure what happened here, but it wasn't good.",
"My dad and I were in the downtown area and on a whim my dad wanted a gyro and suggested we go to Ali Baba's across the street from the Hilton. I was not going to argue because I do in fact love gyros, so I eagerly accepted the idea. The restaurant is also a hookah lounge, but since we were in there around lunch time, between 11am and 12pm, there was no one smoking inside. The lounge is separated from the area of the restaurant where you consume your food without inhaling smoke. The music was very loud for a sit-down eating experience, especially for that time of the day, so that wasn't great, but the food tends to make up for it. I ordered the full spicy gyro sandwich with tzatziki sauce and my dad did a half sandwich of the same dish. The gyro was delicious. Spicy, but not overwhelming, and I was able to easily eat the entire thing. We also ordered a lamb appetizer pizza. It was also delicious, but somewhat small. Since we both got gyros, it wasn't a big deal and were probably somewhat happy it was so small, but for a party of more than two people, I would consider getting something else. Our pizza consisted of four tiny pieces of pizza. But all very delicious pizza. The feta cheese is strong, and the spices are plentiful, so be prepared for what you are ordering--it's a very strong dish. \n\nI was beyond pleased with the food. The service was good also, but mind you, we were the only two people in the restaurant. The server was foreign, so that could potentially be hard to understand for some, but it was fine for us. The food came within about 15 minutes; a perfect amount of time for light conversation. Something I thought was neat was that there were small tables outside, so on a nice spring/summer day, you could enjoy your meal outside on the sidewalks of downtown Indianapolis.",
"Gyros, gyros, gyros. Two lunch visits and they were excellent both times. Relatively quick service for a sit-down meal and they have outside seating that seems to always be in full shade.\n\nLunch special gives you french fries, no thanks - give me a 2nd gyro instead! If you order the gyro sandwich, that's exactly what you get. Two large pitas with a sturdy helping of meat, plus your choice of sauce (I like the tzatziki sauce although they call it something slightly different here).\n\nMy only complaint is the lack of onions + tomato on the side, I like to have that option with my gyros ... but I'm willing to overlook it because of all of that tasty gyro meat.",
"Sucks. \n\nWalked in to get take out.\n\nGot a regular gyro sandwich, a regular beef schwarma. \n\nWas told 10 minute wait. Ok.\n\nTried to watch the kitchen while they were prepping our order. I assume the cook owns the place as he was trying to leave the kitchen as the hostess/waitress said order in and he got a disgusted look on his face. Then he was on the phone the entire time he was cooking. \n\nAfter a quick walk to the hotel while putting the food in the fridge for later I figured id sample it.\n\nGyro first...two aluminum foil wrapped logs that looked like hot dogs. Opened one...are u kidding me? A little cuke, a lil taziki and about 10 scraps of meat. What? Tried a piece of the meat...at least it wasn't dry and overcooked.\n\nThe schwarma looked the same...2 pitiful foil hotdogs. Tried the meat....tough as hell. No flavor.\n\nJoke.\n\nDon't waste your time.\n\nOn top of that I watched the hostess make some tea, throw the debris in the trash and then squash the trash down with her bare hand. Yup she did not wash it for the rest of the time I watched her. About 10 minutes. Glad she never touched my food other then the bag it was in.\n\nOoooh! But they have hookahs. (hopefully you got the sarcasm)\n\nDon't waste your time or money, id rather go back to tata cuban next door for a sandwich. At least that place is clean.",
"Take out meal and a good experience here. Food arrived in a reasonable amount of time. The female owner was happy to chat and recommend dishes, although we are pretty well-versed in Middle Eastern food. The schwarma was awesome, although the onions in it were larger than I would have figured after being told that the meat mixture was marinated with onions. They were mild-tasting enough not to bother me anyways. The pita bread was awesome and tasted freshly made. We aren't local but will look for this place again the next time we're in Indy.",
"Great food, reasonably priced, service is a little bit slow, but not bad.",
"The waitress Lilly was unfriendly, dressed like a hooker, and double-charged me. Then when I tipped her 20% she gave me a dirty look.\nNever go there."
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"Mmmmm, decent Mexican food in a pleasant, friendly-staff environment. Everyone loved the free chips and fresh salsa offered gratis before we ordered. The tacos, fajitas, sopa de pollo, queso dip, margaritas were super tasty and served in a timely manner. \nCute story behind the name, check it out on the poster in the bathroom.",
"I stumbled upon Chihuahua on here. I couldn't believe there could actually be good Mexican in South Tampa. We've been here twice. The first time was on Cinco de Mayo. They were hopping all night, but the food (and margaritas) were great. We were waiting in front of some regulars who asked if we liked Estelas. After I said, \"uh, no\", they told me good! that I would love this place. Typical Mexican menu variety, with a nod to the South Tampa neighborhood as well. The second time we went back, food was excellent (and margaritas) and atmosphere was nice and laid back.",
"Love this place!! Good/fast service, excellent food & fair prices...\nIf in a soup mood, try the \"Sopa de Pollo\". The enchiladas are excellent, very good (huge!) chimichanga and the \"chile relleno\" is killer although only stuffed with cheese. Very tasty carne asada also...",
"I love this place, have tried most of the meun and like all of it. The soft taco's are really great and there are 8 different options of chicken, meat and seafood to put in them. The prices are fair and the services is freindly and quick.",
"The food was decent and the kitschy Chihuahua theme WOULD have won me over but then....I saw a German cockroach. I'm weird about that kind of thing so, no, I will not be eating there EVER again.",
"This is the only place to go for Mexican food in Tampa. If it were back home in Tucson it would get fewer stars, but this is the only place east of Texas that my wife has found a REAL chile relleno. Its nice to find a place that has a taste of home. Very friendly staff and a really good deal for lunch. We found dinner to be a bit pricey for the quality. But if you want some good Mexican in Tampa this is the place to go!",
"Being from San Diego and living away from San Diego, it is hard for me to find what I consider \"good\" Mexican food. I got to Tampa on business and my first night out felt like checking out the local Mexican fare and I'm sure glad I did! \n\nChihuahua Mexican Grill is an unassuming little \"hole in the wall\". They serve their chips in a dog bowl and their salsa is delicious and mild. I ordered a carne asada burrito and it was this big fattie filled with scrumptious meat, beans, lettuce and tomato. None of that nasty Chipotle-style burrito with rice! It was amazing. Their portions were VERY generous for the price and they have a decent assortment of bottled beer. I'm a fan!",
"Very friendly staff and nice clean restaurant. The guacamole is fantastic!",
"Awesome place. Complimentary chips and salsa served in a dog bowl. All our dishes were so yummy. We had the queso and I can't remember my entree but I really enjoyed it. The service was excellent and I would definitely return if I were ever in Tampa again.",
"Food is not spectacular but its not bad either. Prices aren't hard on the wallet and the waitress are usually pretty friendly and attentive."
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"Traveling foodies always do their homework before hitting the road. A visit to the Fodor's website told me all I needed to know about 4th Street Bistro:\n\n\"You'll find deliciously simple, perfectly prepared cooking at this charming bistro, where the chef-owner uses organic produce and meats whenever possible.\"\n\nAdditional Googling produced a glowing review at About.com ( http://renotahoe.about.com/cs/diningreno/fr/BistroReview.htm ).\nI learned that the owners, chef Natalie Sellers and partner, Carol Wilson, had spent time in the San Francisco Bay area, where they had acquired the Alice Waters touch of using local, seasonal, organic produce to create rustic but perfect courses with an imaginative flair. You won't find a Reno-style brontosaurus steak drooping over the edges of your plate, but you won't leave hungry, either. \n\nOur meal there was just wonderful, and I found the chef to be very enthusiastic about her local farms. Our visit was serendipitous, as she confessed to the need for a website (which is my line of work). I applied for the honor, and am happy to say that I am now working with these fantastic women to develop a website for one of my favorite restaurants.\n\nThe wine list is excellent, and Carol Wilson has a gift for pairing wine with your courses. \n\nHighly, highly recommended to the discriminating traveler.",
"My boyfriend and I went to 4th Street Bistro for Valentines Day.\n\neverything was superb. We had a wonderful, memorable experience.\n\nthe server was a bit dull and it was obvious she didnt understand the dishes she was serving, but the food spoke for itself.\n\nsimply wonderful!",
"Most pleasant and pleasing service with excellent food and wines. Consistent in both. Owner and Manager Carol Wilson moves throughout the tables chatting with guests. The menu variations are good, with fresh produce, fruits, meats and fish items always in use. Atmosphere is warm and inviting and the service reflects ongoing training of the staff. Adequate parking is available and this is a pleasant get-a-way from the hub-bub of hotel/casino facilities.",
"Wow. I love the organic, seasonal menu...tomatoes were in every dish when I went there. The menu changes every month depending on seasonal produce. The atmosphere is amazing, bread, service, flavors, desserts; all incredible...by far my favorite restaurant in Reno.\n\nUpdate: Went here again tonight and the menu was completely different!!!!!! I had bites of everyone's dishes duck, pork, filet mignon, mahi mahi, halibut, soup, bread, oysters, and a mushroom appetizer and everything was amazing...then after this wealth of incredibleness we had dessert including the sharrfen berger chocolate torte, mouse, and panna cotta AMAZING! The coffee was incredible as was the tea....go after hours of wine walking downtown (like we did, and the already amazing food tasted that much better) and with a big crowd so you can attempt to taste the whole menu!!!",
"Had an incredible meal at 4th Street last night to celebrate my wedding anniversary. This is truly the best restaurant in Reno. The seasonal menu is delicious. The service is great. Started off with a refreshing white peach bellini. I had the seared fois gras which was served with a huckleberry chutney of some kind, along side a small glass of sauternes. The fois gras was incredibly delicious but when I took a sip of the sauternes with it, the result was like an orgasm in my mouth. I swear that when my husband tried it, my brain was reverberating with his brain waves. Hubby had a butternut squash soup. We shared a dungeness crab salad with clementines, avocado, and baby spinach. Yum. Then had the porcini dusted scallops with risotto. Oh my! DH had the pork. His was also amazing but so different from mine. The only misstep was being served luke warm coffee but they quickly corrected it when we pointed it out. If you are looking for a special restaurant in a warm cozy setting with great food- go here!",
"This is THE restaurant in Reno! Even if you're in Tahoe, it's worth the drive. Chef used to work at Stars in San Francisco years ago. She uses local and seasonal ingredients, so the menu has been different every time we've visited. This last time we had filet mignon, pork tenderloin, salmon ~ all cooked perfectly, and the sides were truly heavenly! Save room for desserts! Their housemade sorbets tasted like a fresh peach, strawberry and banana respectively. Chocolate ganache tart with pecan crust and peach rasberry crumble made us drool. In a sea of chain restaurants and overpriced casino food, 4th Street Bistro is a welcome respite!",
"A wonderful experience at the 4th street bistro. One of the best fillets I've had in the Reno area and you can't go wrong with anything else on the menu. A real attention to detail and near perfection on the items coming out of the kitchen. \n\nHighly recommended!",
"We were interested to try a restaurant in Reno that wasn't a casino restaurant or a buffet, although there are some very good ones here. We love fine dining and wanted to do something special for my husband's birthday. We are so glad we did. First thing to be aware of is, the restaurant is not very visible from the street! It is set back from the street, up a short unmarked driveway. The only marked driveway you see is the one before it, for a place called Reflections - don't take that one, take the next driveway, go up an incline, and it leads to a small parking lot that is behind the restaurant. It is unassuming from the outside, and resembles a country house, but inside, the decor is clean, and cozy with dining areas in separate rooms. There is also patio seating.\n\nThe service was professional and thorough. Our server, Tim, knew the menu well and explained the dishes in detail. For our appetizer, we ordered the Pimenton Spiced Duck Rillettes with a mango salsa, cilantro and soft blue corn tortilla triangles. The duck meat was deliciously spiced and served in a small dish, ready to be spread on a tortilla and topped with the mango salsa. What flavor!\n\nOur soup was a carrot-ginger puree with a yogurt swirl - it was so flavorful and perfectly balanced. You could taste the sweetness of the carrot, followed by the ginger spice. So good!\n\nMy husband ordered the Pork Tenderloin, which was served with Tuscan Kale, Serrano Ham, and little Romesco pasta balls. The pork was moist and tender, with a wonderful pork flavor. It was the best pork tenderloin he's ever had, and that's saying alot!\n\nI had the Grilled Wild King Salmon, served on a mix of Elm Oyster mushrooms, white corn, summer squash and red and yellow cherry tomatoes. Those mushrooms had such a unique flavor and really sent the vegetables to a different level. The salmon was fresh and flavorful, and was so moist! The meat was soft and smooth on the tongue, not flaky or dry as can happen when salmon is overcooked. That was definitely the best salmon I've ever had!\n\nFor dessert, he had the Poppyseed Angel Food Cake with Blackberry Curd & Creme Chantilly. Tim served it with a tall skinny candle in honor of my husband's birthday. My husband said that was the best creme he'd tasted besides his mom's. It was a delightful, light cake with a rich blackberry sauce with the creme for contrast. I had the Scharffen Berger Bittersweet Chocolate Ganache Torte with a Pecan Crust & Caramel Sauce. It was very chocolaty and rich, but not sugary sweet. It went well with the pecan crust, a nutty blend of pecans and butter.\n\nThe cocktails were poured well and they have a nice variety of wine and after dinner drinks as well. \n\nGM Carol Wilson, stopped at our table to greet us and was very personable. We told her how much we enjoyed the meal and she seemed genuinely appreciative. We could taste the difference with the fresh and organic ingredients, along with the talent of Chef Natalie Sellers. Both of them have extensive fine dining experience from San Francisco and it shows here. We noticed that there were a number of regular customers. Even though we're not local, we're close enough to make the trip again soon and are definitely going to be coming back to try more of their items. We highly recommend you try this delightful restaurant!",
"The best food and service in all of Reno! Go when you can!! The chef and owner come from Bix, Stars and Gordon's House of Fine Eats in San Francisco, and Tim and Heidi are excellent wait staff!",
"My boyfriend now husband took me here for an anniversary dinner. I loved it. It was different, small little place, very nice people and very good food. The view was beautiful and very romantic place to take a date."
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"I have to tell you, the first time I saw Lilly's Tacos, which was right after it opened, I had SERIOUS doubts. It had the most hole-in-the-wall location in Santa Barbara, and only a local would ever find it without directions. But, after a few weeks of passing by it on the way to my favorite coffee shop, I decided to poke my head in and give it a try. And am I ever glad I did! Lilly's only serves tacos and soft drinks, but gawd what tacos! You may only choose from beef (carne asada, steamed, lengua, ocho, cabeza) or marinated pork (al pastor), but unless you are a vegetarian, it will be all you ever want. The carne asada (marinaded and grilled steak) and al pastor (spicy marinated pork) are the best I have ever had after 25 years of devoted pursuit of the best taqueria food I could find. I also have to say the lengua and steamed beef are really worth trying, too. The tacos are served on two soft corn tortillas, and you may add cilantro, onions, lime and salsa as you like. The tacos were only $1.25 each as of July 2006, and 4 of them will make a big guy satisfyingly full. Lilly's has expanded since they opened, but is still the great little locals-only place hidden away from all the tourists by just one block. Santa Barbara has dozens of Mexican restaurants, from dives to high-class, but none of them can touch Lilly's for have tastier or better priced tacos. More variety, yeah, but not better. Do yourself a favor if you're in Santa Barbara and try Lilly's for a quick and memorable lunch or dinner. Some of the cuts of beef are only for the adventurous, but unless you don't eat mammals, you will find Lilly's Tacos an addicting place to eat.",
"No pretension to this place. Just a very good taco stand designed to get you fed, and out quickly.\nOnly a few choices on the blackboard menu - head, brains, eyes, lips, cheek, tongue, carne asada, and adobado. \nServed on a pair of 4\" tortillas - the meat is ample and spills out. I had two tacos - $1.25 each, one head, and one asada.\nThere is a salad bar with multiple versions of salsas and a mixture of chopped onion and cilantro for the tacos - oh, and wedges of lime.\nThe asada was delicious - oozing with greasy goodness. The head was much dryer, and I got a small shard of bone in one bite, but hey, big deal? The meat was tasty, but for the money, the asada won hands down.\nI'll be back for some of the other tacos - and to see if I have what it takes to order the \"ojo\" taco.",
"This place is a simple, and I mean simple taco-bar style restaurant that features very authentic mexican tacos. The tacos are very good ranging from carne asada to eye, lip and cheek tacos. The place is routinely jammed and just expanded.\nFor some authentic and off-the-wall tacos, check it out!",
"Thomas Paine once noted:\n\n\"A thing moderately good is not so good as it ought to be. Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.\"\n\n\nModeration is a principal that does not play when talking about Lilly's tacos. I've pretty much had everything on the menu tacos, tacos, tacos from all parts of the cow, and really smelling and tasting cilantro, a spice that while simple to provide is usually not and if so, not fresh. Not at Lilly's: they know how to bring it.\nAnd for the day after, really a great hangover cure...\n\nArriba!\nArriba!",
"I don't understand why there aren't more reviews for this place, as I think that it is the best place in town for tacos! The moment you are within 20 feet of the door, the most orgasmic aroma you have ever encountered obliterates your senses. When you were thinking about perhaps 15 things at once, now, the only thing on your mind is: TACOS. \n\nArguably better than the acclaimed Super Rica, the tacos at Lilly's are cheaper, and more memorable. The corn tortillas are delicious here, and the meats are unforgettable. There are a few questionable items on the menu such as \"eye\" \"tongue\" and other strange body parts, but at the top of the menu, you have your safer \"beef, chicken & pork.\" Order 3 of these tacos and you've got yourself a pretty nice lunch. \n\nI don't know what it is about these tacos, but I think they're laced with crack. Eat one, and you won't be able to stop thinking about going back for the rest of the week.",
"Wow, I would have never found this place without yelp. After spending the past two years in DC, I couldn't wait to come back to California for some real tacos- and this place really fit the bill. \n\nVery hole-in-wall place, you would have never guessed it was around the corner from the bourgie State Street. When I came here before noon, the place was already packed. There's tons of folding table/church hall chair kind of seating though. I was the only non-Latino in the place, which I thought was a good sign. Ordering is easy (pick your meat and red or green salsa) and the line moves fast. \n\nI got a carne asada and adobado (marinated pork) taco and both were great. The soft corn tortillas were packed with meat that was tender and not too greasy. I got it to go so they covered it in cilantro and onions on top- so delicious but so good. I think prices have gone up to $1.35 but that's still ridiculously cheap. \n\nMy only complaint was that either the marinated pork or the salsa verde I put on top was a little too spicy. I usually like heat, but I was tearing up. This still won't deter me from coming back for a good and cheap lunch.",
"I LOVE this place. The first time I went in, I must admit that I was a little skeptical. The place was really small but I had heard good things about it so I decided to try it. They do have weird cuts of meat but those tend to be my favorite so it was heaven for me! I definately recommend the tongue, head, and the pork. You can also order it with grilled onions and chilis but I haven't tried that yet. The place has expanded now and they actually take credit card! sweet! The tacos are $1.35 each and it takes about 3 tacos to make me full (total of $4.36...pretty good price for lunch!). There usually is a line but don't let that discourage you. The line moves really fast and the food comes out really fast.\n\nMy only complaint is I want chips! The salsa is really good there and would love to have some chips to dip those into! I usually come in once a week if not more. I work just around the corner which makes it way to easy for me =)",
"So, my wife and I were heading up to SB for a show at the bowl (If I could yelp Radiohead, I would give them 5 stars for the best live show I have ever seen) and was actually leaning towards Super Rica since I had heard about the whole Julia Child thing. First I decided to check yelp for Mexican food in SB. #1 was Lilly's Tacos. Now in typical white person style I like authentic ethnic restaurants. My wife and I were two of four white people in a sea of Spanish speaking culture. This place must be authentic! I may be white but I know that everyone who has never done so, must try a lengua taco. Like every white bread American I was a little scared, but my buddy made me try one months ago and now I am hooked. At $1.35 per taco be adventurous and give it a try. The cachete (cheek) was also rather good. I will admit that I have never seen ojos on the menu before. I have this Halloween inspired visual image of my taco looking back at me or eye goo dribbling onto the plate. We will definitely go back and maybe I might be brave enough for one of those tacos de ojos.",
"Amazing. Why is it that La Super gets all the press? This is the place to go. Everything else written here I second. Go ahead and try the taco del ojo--they do chop up the eye, so it's not as if you have a big ol' beef eye staring at you in the face. And lengua --why do people think it is going to be a tough, chewy meat? It is the tenderest, most delicate tasting thing you could imagine. And you can't beat the prices, either.",
"Lilly's only serves tacos. BUT they have pork tacos and all sorts of beef tacos that range from head meat, tongue meat, cheek meat, and i think i am missing one or two parts - but the main thing is that they keep it simple. \nThe concept is easy, picture ordering from a taco cart, but Lilly's is permanently stationed right there next to the new condo complex and hipster yoga studio, spas, and coffee shops. \n\nOdd location for this restaurant but it works! it's in a quiet part of downtown, away from the State St. fray but still visible and noted by the downtown shoppers, visitors and all those yoga - goers need to eat after yoga -- b/c lord knows you can't eat before! \n\nEach taco is $1.35, served on two authentic corn tortillas w/ a lime wedge and that's it. You fill it with cilantro, onions & salsa. Simple, easy good eatin."
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"NOTE: This is a review of Scott & Co., not 47 Scott. I listed it under Scott & Co., but Yelp moved it over to 47 Scott. \n\nAfter spending a few days in the Bay Area, my friends and I became enamored with mixology bars, particularly the speakeasy vibe and immaculate execution at Bourbon and Branch. Coming back home, we lamented the fact that we didn't have anything filling this niche in Tucson. \nI guess we were wrong...\n\nScott & Co. opened up a few weekends ago in a tiny spot right next to sister establishment 47 Scott. Mixologist Ciaran Wiese, formerly of Maynard's and Barrio, perfectly captures what we loved about the mixology bars in San Francisco. The drinks we tried were all impeccable. They have a nice mix between classic cocktails and original creations. I tried a Vesper (James Bond's drink of choice in the Ian Fleming novels), and my companions tried the Bartender's Choice (choose a liquor and whether you want your drink shaken or stirred, then the bartender improvises the rest) and and Old Fashioned with hints of bacon. The drinks are all between $6 and $8, very reasonable for the quality of the ingredients and care that go into each drink. \n\nWe went in on a Thursday night, and the bar was packed when we arrived, but it soon cleared out. The bartenders explained that they've been mobbed every night since opening, so go early if you want a more intimate experience. \n\nScott & Co. will absolutely enter my rotation of bars in Tucson. Check it out before it becomes too packed.",
"Scott & Co. fills a gap in the downtown food scene. It's a nice and comfy little spot next door to the parent establishment 47 Scott, and offers coffee drinks, pasteries and a full bar. The place is still getting its act together, but the staff is friendly, the seating is comfortable, and the coffee is hot.\n\nMy 3 star rating is based on only one visit, but I look forward to upgrading my rating after several more visits. Stop by and enjoy!",
"After dinner at 47 Scott, our waitress recommended Scott & Co., their partner in crime for fabulous tasty concoctions. Feeling adventurous, we took the (extremely) short stroll next door. \n\nOn first impression, the venue is gorgeous. Exposed brick, subtle lighting, sultry ambiance. The space is small, but functional. Taking a seat at the bar, my posse of four perused the compact but imaginative menu. While I was abstaining from alcohol that night, I did taste my gentlemen friends' beverages. The Southern Gravity was delicious, with fresh cinnamon and bourbon (amongst other ingredients). The Irish Coffee was hands down the best I have ever tasted. The coffee itself was fabulously rich, and I adored the little shamrock the bartender made in the foam on top. \n\nSpeaking of bartender... \nI hate to call him that. When I think of a \"bartender\", I think of a worker bee, shoveling out Sex on the Beach or Vodka Tonics like a machine. The man behind the bar at Scott & Co has finesse and pride. All the ingredients are lined on the bar in glasswear (rather than cheap plastic dispensers). The ingredients are fresh: fresh mint leaves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, ginger... There is a large bowl of fresh fruit for zest-ing. The drinks take longer than 30 seconds to mix, but they are worth the wait. \n\nWhile at night it is a comfortable & chic bar, the space functions as a cafe during the day. Based on my first nighttime experience, I would recommend Scott & Co anytime of the day, or night.",
"I am crushing hard on this place. The menu of drinks is good, but if you are really a cocktail hound, leave yourself in the capable hands of Ciaran. Lord, that boy can mix a cocktail! This is really Tucson's first proper cocktail bar. Everything is made in-house and made to perfection. The selections are seasonal. For instance, pomegranates are fresh now so order a drink made with the pomegranate molasses. Just.. do.. it. It is a tiny place and even early on a Thursday night the place was packed. There is only room in the entire place for about 20, and I like it that way. It is intimate, classy, but not at all stuffy. Can I live here?",
"I don't think Tucson appreciates what it has in Scott & Co. These old fashioned style cocktail bars have been gaining in popularity around the country and are helping turn cocktail making back into the craft. Scott and Co follows this tradition, giving you amazing drinks with top quality ingredients in an intimate setting. The only difference from other similar bars I've seen is price, the same experience somewhere else would cost 2x as much, Scott & Co. is a deal and one I intend to take advantage of often. Just be sure to tip your bartender well.",
"I kind of hope people don't really discover this place but I can't help not sharing how great it is.\n\nPerfectly little niche for conversation and incredible drinks mixed the old fashioned way. When he ordered a rare scotch he was given a large ice ball instead of \"rocks\" to preserve the undiluted flavor longer. Details like that really made the difference for me. Bar tender was expertly knowledgeable and friendly. \n\nCan't wait to go back!",
"The attention to detail for each cocktail is something that no other bar and/or restaurant could ever hope to compete with.\n\nBetween two of us, we had four drinks. And because the ingredients in each are so complex, and the coming together of those ingredients is purely an art... I will not bore you with what is in them. You need to go here and experience it yourself. That and I can't quite remember all the names of the drinks :)\n\nEverything we tasted was excellent. \n\nThe place is small, I believe it seats 20. But the atmosphere is cozy, old-school, and comfy. I cannot wait to go back.",
"Absolutely fantastic. Great drinks, professional staff, and an appealing atmosphere. It's as if you've been transported out of Tucson for the night. The drink list is intriguing and completely different from anything else you'll find in town. I had the the Black Lodge which features Pine Liqueur among other things. It was delicious. I forget the name of the drink my husband tried but it was garnished with bacon and coffee (called toddy on the menu because of the brewing method) ice cubes. Phenomenal. How exciting to have a place like this in Tucson!",
"Since I was all dressed up for the Elite event on Saturday (thanks again Corey D)... I decided I was not going home early. So I headed closer to home.... \n\nNew menu, same amazing quality and excellence. \n\nI would give this place 5 stars, but the drinks are a tad pricey ($9-12). Not that I am complaining, because I am totally willing to pay the price. Just explaining the difference between my 4 and 5 stars. And now that I think about it, I don't think I have ever drank more than two here, nor do I think I could (due only to the alcohol content in these pieces of art). So in the end its way better than paying $5 for a watered down vodka tonic elsewhere. So on second thought, next time I go, if all is still amazing, I will up the star count. \n\nThis is, by far, my favorite cocktail lounge.",
"Really great coffee (and baristas!) during the day and absolutely phenomenal mixed drinks at night. I went with a group of people one night and one of the company kept repeating it was like drinking art. It's a little pricey (you really didn't need that third drink anyway), but definitely worthy of a special occasion or even a casual nice night out. \n\nThe atmosphere is very cozy. It's a REALLY small space and the north wall is beautiful exposed brick. There was candle light and the mood was chill. I'm a complete novice, but the bartenders seemed super knowledgeable and professional (despite the warmth of the venue, they seemed friendly yet reserved). And the liquor was just outstanding. I'm not a fan of mixed drinks because they're often to sweet and/or gimmicky, but these were just excellent. I highly recommend getting a bartender's choice - those were the favorites among our group!"
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"Skip the long, long Saturday afternoon line at La Super Rica, and walk just a few blocks north to find this family-run Mexican taco shop. Great service, fun place. Might not look like much from the outside, but inside it's all heart. Great TV en espanol, too. Best of all, super-cheap!",
"Searching for a spicy way to kick my post-Mumford & Son's concert hang-over, I hit up El Buen Gusto. I pass by here all the time and since my friend was craving a chicken pesto sammie from Sal's next door, I decided to check it out. Ordered 2 chicken tacos with cilantro and onions and ladled up some of their spiciest (looking) salsa. They were good! I especially like the crunchiness the chicken gets when they cook it. Tacos and spicy salsa are an ideal cure.",
"I go here because its the closest taqueria to my house, they are usually quick, the prices are right. And everytime I go there the food gets better and better. Burritos are great, love tacos. I also always get a large horchata which tastes consistant every time. It is very packed on the weekends so call in your order ahead. i see the meat truck everytime I am there so I know the food is fresh. Quesadilla also great! And the women who work the register are always so sweet.",
"Had the carne asada burrito. It was average. Size was good and price wasn't bad. Probably won't eat there again.",
"4 instead of 5 because of the homeless people who like to hang around.\n\nSix tacos and a large horchata for $14.\nChicken, marinated pork, beef, pescado, beef cabeza, and shrimp.\n\nChicken, pork, and beef all come with pico de gallo and cilantro. Though you can ask for them plain. They are all great. The chicken stands out. It's super tender and just excellent. Beef cabeza is also tender and slightly fatty. As I'm prone to picking meat from bones, I loved this. The shrimp comes with white melted cheese. The pescado comes with sour cream, which is unnecessary because this fish is SO GOOD. Ask for it without.\n\nThe place is large. They take credit card. Horchata is amazing. Ample salsa bar. They play telemundo. And the parking is ample. I honestly prefer this place to Lilly's and Super Rica.\n\nNote: Added to my \"exotic meats\" list because they serve cow brains and a few other odd parts. Give it a shot if you're feeling gutsy, but be warned, it looks just like you're imagining it.",
"I'm only giving this place 3 stars because other than the pescado sarandeado, nothing else looks really appetizing. HOWEVER, I really like to go to this restaurant for the pescado sarandeado because the sauce in the fish tastes amazing. It's a little spicy but sweet at the same time. Its crunchy on the outside and it tastes great if you add a little lemon to it. It comes with rice and beans but I am not too fond of that. If you are a fish person and are into mojarras, you should definitely try this dish.",
"Do not judge a book by its cover! I have driven past this place a thousand times and because of the outside and the location. I didn't think they could possibly have good food. Went there today and had one of the yummiest burritos ever! Tender juicy chicken and great guacamole! Try the super burrito, you will not be disappointed!",
"Easy parking, friendly service, plenty of tables and more than just tacos. Huevos Rancheros served all day long, but its non-traditional style with chile verde on top (chunks of pork and all!). Enchiladas were tasty, folded instead of rolled, but omg they were greasy!\n\nGood spot to grab a bite before hoofin' it up to the Bowl for a show.",
"I haven't tried any of the other highly recommended taco joints on Milpas, but I really, really enjoyed the tacos at Taqueria El Buen Gusto. The lengua was sooo tender and the flavor of the pastor was excellent! The limes at the salsa bar were so ripe and juicy that they *exploded* all over my tacos. Plus, the cute girl who took my order just assumed I speak spanish even though I'm a total gringo-looking white boy. She greeted me with \"hola\", and so I got to practice my taco ordering skills totalmente en español :)",
"Stopped here when working out of town on the recommendation of one of the other employees. Great burrito for a reasonable price and fast service when I ordered it to go. It was reasonably busy for an early evening and it looked like there were several regulars. I'd definitely come here again."
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"Great food. Lot's of choices. We had always gone here only for breakfast items, but today we were here for Lunch. Had the grilled turkey sandwich with a side of fruit (was actually a major fruit dish!). I had subsituted the fries for a double order of fruit. Also comes with a small cup of a very interesting (very good) salad.",
"I like this little place in Palm Harbor. It has very good food reasonable portions and a reasonable price. The ambience is terrific it's very bright and a nice place to eat breakfast. Not your normal American greasy spoon. Most items are served with fresh fruit and they make some great skillets as well as the normal pancakes and so on but they have a lot of health food options as well. Everything seems to be made from fresh ingredients no canned goods here. Service was fast efficient and friendly. I would highly recommend first watch to anyone in the palm harbor area",
"I have been here twice and both times the food and server were terrific. The coffee came quick and often, along with the food and the server was there when you wanted them but not too often. I have cravings for Belgium waffles sometimes and this satisfied that craving. I will be going back",
"Great place for breakfast. They have healthy and not-so-healthy choices. The prices are good and this has to be one of the cleanest breakfast places I have seen. Service is also very good. I just wish they were open past 2pm.",
"Great healthy and fresh breakfast served quickly and with cheer. \n\nIt was my \"cheat day\" so I had the trifecta with scrambled eggs, turkey sausage and a carrot cake pancake. Everything tasted fresh and simple- I could taste the ingredients. Felt like I got the yummy flavor I wanted without the guilt. \n\nMy Mom had the Florida French toast and she enjoyed that and the sugar free syrup.",
"Pricey for breakfast IMHO. Party of two was $22.00 and all I had was eggs, bacon and one pancake. Very clean restaurant. Bright cheery atmosphere.",
"First Watch is awesome! I have never had a less than stellar experience from the food, service or price. I've been a bunch of times and will be back a bunch more. The food is so fresh and flavorful. The staff is very attentive and smiley. I brought my boyfriend who has worked in restaurants and has a discerning palate and he loved it. Love First Watch!!",
"We're there almost every weekend for breakfast! Lunch is pretty fantastic too! The prices are reasonable and the staff is wonderful. They are closed for dinner.",
"I am from ri and when I visit Florida this is the restaurant that I go to. Food is very fresh, great presentation, and wait staff friendly. Prices are good to",
"A Unique and tasty breakfast was had here. Service food and atmosphere was very pleasant. Long line after 9:30 on Sunday! Arrive early"
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"I stopped by Capdeville.... Actually, no. I walked past Capdeville 3 times before I found it. A sign on the door would be handy.\n\nAnyways, I stopped by Capdeville for lunch and ordered the black and blue burger with fries. The burger was phenomenal: generously sized without being obscene, perfectly cooked, and nicely topped. The fries we ren't perfect, but they were damn close -- fresh cut, lightly crispy on the outside and salty. Thankfully, I'll be back in NOLA next month, and I look forward to visiting again.",
"Was in town on business this past week and made two visits to Capdeville... cause it was just that awesome! \n\nInitially I was drawn in by their menu and love for whiskey. I went the first time with a co-worker and got the fried red beans and rice and the lettuce wraps for starters. The fried red beans and rice are just awesomeness... something I quickly fell in love with in New Orleans. The chicken lettuce wraps were great too, but I'd say their are better choices... things you can't miss. I'll get back to that in a minute. For my entree I had the steak frites and it was a very good cut of beef, seasoned perfectly and hit the spot. \n\nI returned a few days later and this time I brought about 10 co-workers with and we feasted! I asked the server to bring one of each appetizer so we could taste everything. Gotta say I loved the ceviche and the oyster mushrooms. We also ordered about 4 different varieties of fries and I had the mayor burger. Great burger, unique and great tasting fries made this a wonderful meal. \n\nEveryone enjoyed their dinner and we all loved the decor. Capdeville has sort of a discreet location, but it adds to the uniqueness of this restaurant. \n\nDefinitely recommend it if you're looking for something different in New Orleans.",
"So happy to have found this eatery/drinkery in a non-touristy area. The food was AWESOME!!! And the service was equaly as AWESOME (thanks Sarah)!!!\nWe started with Fried Red Beans & Rice, then Chilled Cucumber Soup, On to Truffled Parmesan Fries, Chorizo & Manchego Fries, Truffled Mac and Cheese and then finished with the Capdeville Burger.\nAnd to drink \"The Buzz\"...Malibu Rum, Pineapple juice, fresh lime and vanilla infused honey. Mmmm...\nRun...don't walk to Capdeville. =)",
"I tried out Capdeville with a few friends for dinner on 6.2.10. Grade? I'd give it a B or so based on that experience. The crowd was decidedly young, the location is neat, the prices weren't outrageous, and we all enjoyed our food. But I think the establishment is still getting its sea legs. \n\nThe waitstaff needs an anchor, some kind of mature guiding hand. We were blasted by a high power fan directly overhead until we all asked in chorus for it to be stopped. A large group of inordinately loud and rowdy drinkers in one dining alcove added to the acoustic nightmare in such a small space...and prevented us from even having a conversation for the first half or our meal. I also ordered mussels, one of the main appetizers...and they were out.\n\nThe place looked much more attractive and inviting when I popped in to take a look over the lunch hour one day - it was busy, the atmosphere was much less overbearing.",
"This is a new spot in the CBD/warehouse district area that I really think is a great addition to the area. Beers, burgers, fries, salads, sandwiches and a pretty kick ass jukebox. I spent $15 in the jukebox one night that I was there and wife nearly dragged me out of there by my hair because of it. It sounds like every other bar menu you've ever seen until you read the descriptions below the titles. The Capdevill burger is served with an au poirve sauce and the cheese on the cheese fries is manchego/parmesan or white cheddar. The fries are the best I've ever had in NOLA, no lie. I've had 2 of the burgers and both were different but I liked each of them a lot. My favorite is the Black and Blue but I really like the Capdeville burger too. They have a Duck Confit Club sandwich, an oyster BLT, and a grilled cheese that is unlike any other grilled cheese sandwich I've ever seen. Highly recommended by this guy!",
"I visit this place every time I make it to New Orleans! The burgers are huge and delicious (my personal favorite is the Capdeville burger) and the truffled mac n cheese is awesome. They also have very creative whiskey drinks and a very hip atmosphere. I love taking out-of-town friends here, as opposed to many of the cliche places frequented by tourists. \n\nI'll be back at Capdeville next time I make a trip down south!",
"A Burger with a Side of Rock and Roll \n\nIf there's one thing I can appreciate more than anything, it's great bar food. Most restaurants in New Orleans are able to mix up just about any cocktail you want, if they don't already have their own specialties, but there's something to be said about a restaurant that truly has it all. And by all, I mean a great atmosphere, energetic nightlife, a creative list of house drinks, and of course, food to boot.\n\nLast week a friend and I went to Capdeville on Capdeville Street in the Warehouse District to try some signature drinks and get our hands on one of their burgers. Modeled after a British social house, Capdeville has become one of the many new popular lunch spots for downtown workers. Just around the corner from the U.S. Court of Appeals, law firms, and many downtown shops, Capdeville makes for the perfect lunchtime dining destination on any budget.\n\n\nSee my full review here: http://fleurdelicious-nola.com/?p=905",
"Capdeville isn't exactly a restaurant but it isn't exactly a bar. Bars don't serve food nearly this good. Restaurants don't have quite the same bar scene as this place. \n\nWe got to Capdeville early (around 6) and there were maybe 6 other people there and they were all at the bar. We grabbed a table and were quickly greeted by our waitress Sarah who was also one of the bartenders. She was very friendly and accomodating (we had our 2 yr old & 4 yr old with us).\n\nWe decided to split a bunch of different things. So here's the breakdown:\n\nThe fried red beans & rice balls are not to be missed. Seriously.\n\nThis place brags about their burgers and I'd say the Capdeville burger backs it up.\n\nAlso getting a 5 star rating was the manchego mac'n'cheese & truffle infused parmesean french fries.\n\nWe also split the manchego & chorizo French fries that were pretty good as was the chilled cucumber soup.\n\nIn any event, if you go to Capdeville and have the same experience we did, you wil leave very, very happy.",
"The formula for Capdeville is a simple one.... good food + good drinks + good music + good atmosphere = good time.\n\nThe menu reads like high-end bar food with their pulled pork sliders, Manchego La Mancha Burger and an entire section devoted just to FRIES (I highly recommend the Chorizo & Manchego Fries).\n\nThere's a full bar to keep you plenty busy, but their specialty cocktails are definitely worth the taste. My favorite is Jacks Black Lemonade.\n\nI mention the music because they have an amazing jukebox that will accommodate almost anyone . Whether your tastes lie with Buddy Holly, Lil Wayne, or anywhere in between.\n\n Lunch. Dinner. Drinks. Meeting spot. Whatever. I have felt as comfortable there with jeans and a T-shirt as I have when I've worn a ball gown. \n\nIt's one of those places that can be anything you want it to be.",
"Food was excellent, and the drinks were refreshing. Loud and a great place for a group of friends."
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"Thanks to a Foobooz post I ended up at Shifty's on Saturday night for dinner. They were holding a preview pop-up party for their new store on Girard Ave. A $10 donation gets you three tacos and a can of beer.That sounded like a good deal and Brewerytown isn't too far from me so I figured let's give it a shot. \n\nThey were currently serving three tacos- chicken, brisket and sweet potato- the donation allowed you to sample all three. They were prepared in a soft tortilla shell and stuffed decently. The inside table was full at the time so we took our tacos outside to the backyard. There was a high, long table in which you could stand and rest your plate however that was also occupied. The next best thing was a standard, tailgate type table. It was a little challenging trying to stand and eat the tacos. The basket they came in was a little small and trying to eat off a small table presented issues. Doing the best I could, the insides fell out of the tacos and the flavors blended together. All and all tasty, however I couldn't say specific details about each taco. \n\nThe meat for the tacos were prepared outside on a smoker barrel grill. There seemed to be some sort of issue which caused the ouside to become a little smokey. That was our cue to leave.\n\nOverall the tacos were enjoyable. I feel a little duped because some of the meat tacos are normally $6-$8 dollars for three. Instead of a Tecate as originally offered, we were given Miller Highlife. \n\nIt's obvious this place has some growing pains. Luckily they do offer delivery for me to give it another shot because I'm not sure if its quite worth going to Brewerytown for.",
"Eating tacos and bean soup. Great ambiance and killer food. Simple and to the point.",
"I came to a soft-opening and got the Taco Trio and a beer. The seitan taco is a vegan version that is very tasty. The ground beef taco is my favorite. Very refreshing. The pulled beef taco is also very good. I do prefer hard shell tacos over soft. So be prepared for a wet and soggy soft taco. lol. They serve their food with a bag of chips and salsa or gaucamole. That was also very fresh. I like and will frequent this place one they are fully open.",
"We checked out one of their preview nights and can't wait for them to be fully open to the public. I tried the vegetarian sweet potato tacos which were great. I can't wait to try their other veggie options and the corn tortillas. Also offered the night we went were brisket and chicken. Clay really liked the brisket tacos a lot, so I am sure we will be going back for those as well. Great spot for quick and cheap tacos.",
"This place is awesome for real authentic tacos. None of that Chipotle bullshit! The staff is incredibly friendly and again, the food is amazing. My lady and I both had two different tacos, chips and guac, and some rice and beans. All were perfect! However, it is very small and does not accommodate much seating. While there is a small back patio, I don't imagine it being very useful in the winter time. I highly suggest it, but get the food to go!",
"The fish tacos were outstanding. Everything was fresh and flavorful! We had chips and salsa. The chips had a hint of lime! I'll be a regular here for sure!!!",
"Today, I went in and ordered the Fish taco. It was not too busy but a wait for the fish to cook. I work only a few doors away. Mark offered to drop-off my food and banana pudding. It was a quick drop-off. lol. The fish taco was flavorful and light. Very refreshing. Three came in an order. The banana pudding took me by surprise... It had a small slice of chocolate cake at the bottom of the bowl. Topped with whipped cream and sprinkles of shredded chocolate chips. This made my taste buds so happy.\n\nI'll be back for some more fish tacos and desserts. Can't wait to try the churros.",
"Everything I've been hoping for and more. Thank you, Mr Shifty!",
"Shifty's gets 5 stars for their excellent customer service alone. Food aside, I'll get to that in a minute, the care and attention here is top notch.\n\n I come in with my girlfriend last night to try the place out. I've been meaning to come try it out since hearing the little tacqueria opened it's doors only to step up to the register and find out they have not received their POS system yet and aren't taking credit cards yet. No worries, the guy working the register says that our order will be on the house. WHAT?! At first I thought he was joking but no, he was dead serious. Luckily between the two of us we had enough cash but damn, I have never heard of a restaurant doing that before. \n\nSecond, I go to order the seitan tacos to see what their house made version is all about. Apparently it's the cat's meow because they didn't have enough left to make a full order (3 tacos). So we go about ordering other tacos and at the end the guy says he'll throw in whatever seitan is left so we can at least try it. Being blown away with kindness would be understand here. It's more like a giant wind storm. \n\nNow on to the food. These tacos are up there as some of the best in the city. We tried the seitan, fish and pulled pork tacos. Like I mentioned earlier they come three to an order and three is about all you'll need. These aren't some small, tapas style tacos. These are big boys (or girls). Out of the three, I don't think I could pick a favorite. The seitan came cooked perfectly, crispy on the outside and still a little soft on the inside, and in a deliciously savory sauce. The fish came fried with cabbage and a nice slightly spicy mayo. The pulled pork was cooked so well that it basically melted in my mouth. And it came with a hint of brown sugar/cinnamon. They don't skimp on the goodies either. Eating three will make you full. Any more will push you over that line. Trust me, I went there. \n\nShifty's taco, you've about to get a new regular!",
"Shifty's has excellent customer service but the food is a little bland. I ordered the la Lucha taco and the chicken was not particularly well seasoned. I also was not expecting lettuce on my taco and I think it detracts from the overall flavor .\n I have heard really good things about the fish taco and will try them the next time I'm in the neighborhood ."
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"Everytime we eat here, we ask ourselves why don't we come here more often? I've never had bad food here and the Gnocci special is awesome. \n\nI'm not a big fan of pasta but I love their linguine with marinara.",
"My husband & I love this place. Their mussels are soooo good. The beef carpaccio was so thin it stuck to the plate but once we pried it off it was delicious. The bocaccini did not live up to its description. The service is top notch. Prices are very reasonable and the wine list offers lots of selections. There's a nice bar area you can eat in or opt for a nicely lit cozy table. We came for our anniversary and had extra treats given to us by the server/management and would recommend this place for anyone (except those damn tourists and those with kids)",
"I never have a bad time when I come here. The food is genius. The staff is incredibly friendly. The space is beautiful and cozy, with some fantastic photos of Italy, taken by the maitre d' Erol. And the owner is very gracious. To my delight, I could dine here every week for more than just the food.",
"But still quality food and superb service.\n\nStarted with a cold martini while we looked over the wine and dinner menus. Ended up letting the waiter pick a nice sangiovese for us then started with the grissini lollipops ($8)and the garlic pagnotta ($6). Both were delicious.\n\nFor dinner we decided to try a capricciosa pizza made with ham, cooked eggs, msuhroom, kalamata olives, and fresh basil ($11) and the insalate caprese ($7)\n\nThe pizza was soooo good. It's personal sized but can be split by two easliy with a side salad or soup.\n\nThe service was spectacular. Next time I'll be trying the homemade gnocchi and hubby already has his meal planned as well.\n\nSO glad they moved to a new location!",
"We had been here many times for lunch. We had always raved about how good their food is, but our experience this past 2 weeks was mediocre.\n\nI guess it's no longer affordable for the restaurant to serve fresh bread at lunch any more, and unless you ask for it, you'll get store-bought bread not the kind they usually serve.\nThey also probably have started to use left over from dinner to serve at lunch. My grilled chicken, which usually is skinless and not battered deep-fried, was just that. I'm saying this because both ends of the piece looked drier than chicken jerky. If you have ever batter deep-fry a piece of meat, refrigerate for a couple of days, not cover it properly, then microwave prior to serving then you know what I was served.\nService can be spotty, or really good, depend you get as your server. But I always tip 20%+, regardless. \nAs is my wish for all local businesses, I hope that they do well. But if they don't think they can afford to keep a low-price lunch menu then they shouldn't. Serving mediocre in an attempt to keep prices down will eventually become a lot more costly.\nMaybe they fare better at dinner time.",
"Had a lovely lunch solo at the bar with great service. Turkey & Bacon sandwich on beautiful crusty but soft bread with tomato, arugula and creamy pesto spread. Yummy! Great ambience, great food.",
"One word....DELICIOUS!!!!! Great prices, great service and some of the best Italian food I have ever had! Free parking on the weekend in the parking garage (across the street/level 1) makes it even better (we all know about the parking in St. Pete). I will be back soon! :)",
"I love Grazzi. I have been there three times. First time, I got a steak, which was up there with the best steaks I have ever had (not said lightly). Then I went for some sort of pasta dish which was phenomenal. Last week the 3-course early dinner for $14 lured me back in. The hot bread, Italian wedding soup were supremely delicious warm ups. The entree, I forget what I ordered, left me sitting there seeing stars it was so good. Finished it off with very well done creme brûlée and I was one happy camper!!! I HIGHLY recommend Grazzi to anyone looking for delicious Italian food in St Pete.",
"Definitely have the Cavatelli Bada-Bing prepared tableside. It's a show-stopper and delicious, but for sure rich and heavy. Domenic and staff are as welcoming and hospitable as you could ask for, and I've never left hungry, whether for lunch or dinner.",
"Very good Italian never had anything bad. They did recently change their menu and removed my favorite \"land & sea\" dish so that's a big loss. I asked them to make it again even though it was off the menu and it's not the same. But if you needed a place to take your visitors this is nice, even for kids."
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"Bibo Coffee is a great little neighborhood coffeehouse. They have great coffee and teas and the service is always good. The people are friendly even on the weekends when the place is packed. Always looking for an alternative to corporate coffee, I was thrilled to find this place so close to my house. Also, try the cinnamon twists! They are totally yummy.",
"good coffee is hard to come by, especially in reno, nevada. \naside from the Pneumatic Diner and the now (sadly) deceased Deux Gros Nez, i wouldn't drink anything other than Bibo Coffee. on an obscure little s-curve of mount rose street in the best neighborhood of reno, Bibo coffee is a kind of magical find that you'd never expect. Not only was it designed by pre-eminent reno architect Jack Hawkins, it has the best coffee around and a welcoming atmosphere unlike anything you'll find at any starbucks anywhere. if you don't like the cafe seating there's always the couches in the back, and be sure to check out the immaculate stair fabrication leading down to the former M Home showroom. \n\nif you like amazing coffee and appreciate unusual locations far far away from al the strip malls, Bibo Coffee is the place for you.",
"I've now been to Bibo five times, tried something different every time, and haven't had anything that was less than wonderful. When you get beat down by Starbucks for so long (because damn, those freakin' drive-thrus are convenient!) it takes a place like Bibo to remind you what really great coffee tastes like. No bells and whistles, just great coffee, as well as an impressive selection of teas. I've never been in there when it wasn't fairly well packed, even a few days ago, when I trudged through the snow, hoping they were open, only to find the place completely full. There are several nice tables for working, a couch and some comfy armchairs in the back, and a lovely back patio in warmer weather.",
"bibo is simply the only real neighborhood coffee house in reno and makes me feel like i am somewhere else.it is in the cool old southwest neighborhood and between the comfortable couches and hustle and bustle of the growing crowds everyday,this place is just about perfect.the coffee is always good,the staff knows how to make decent drinks and im just happy there is a place like this in reno.now if we could just get a few more just like it.",
"I don't make/drink coffee much these days, but Bibo's has got its hooks into me whenever I need my au lait fix. The bad news is that the company that makes their decaf (Josuma) only sells their beans to coffeehouses and restaurants. However considering that the quality of the coffee and service is superior to Starbucks and their prices are more reasonable, I don't feel too guilty about the $2-$6 a week that I spend here.",
"My husband and I were visiting family.. we are from Seattle area and are huge coffee fanatics. We were in a tattoo shop where my husband was getting ink and I was talking to the girl behind the counter. She said she used to work there and totally sold me on the place. We went the next day and the Baristas were very nice and the coffee was top notch. The decor was hip and I liked the variety of seating. We did the crossword and sipped our capps and snacked on our tasty shortbread cookies. Our new coffee shop away from home.",
"Bibo serves up the best coffee and best coffee experience in Reno - by a landslide. In fact, you'd have to travel pretty far to find another shop even approaching it. The staff is great. Same faces stick around and really know how to pour an excellent cup. The vibe is chill and unpretencious and the location is just out of the way enough to hang to that neighborhood coffee house feel.",
"Amazing coffee for half the price you pay at Starbucks. \n\nStaff is always friendly and never pretentious like some other local coffee shops (*cough*javajungle*cough*).\n\nEverything I've tried on the menu is great and their bagels are really, really good. Great for a lite breakfast and coffee to start the day.",
"Best coffee, better prices, friendly service. This is my favorite coffee place in Reno, and it is just as good as any I've been to in SF. Try the Bibo cafe latte - super yummy chai coffee and not too sweet.",
"The coffee shop has a pretty strong cup of coffee. I approve. The people are friendly as well. The decor is very basic. I would come back."
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"They have a great menu and very yummy drinks (I suggest the key lime martini) but they let their patrons start smoking at 9pm ... while people are still eating!",
"Excellent martinis (with house-distilled and very, very smooth gin and vodka), good beer and excellent food all at a very good price. My salmon fillet was very fresh, and my friend's pork chops were \"the best [he'd] ever tasted.\" If you brought this restaurant back to the Bay Area you could double prices and still the place would be packed. (P.S. Smoking is no longer allowed.)",
"This place was pretty awesome, good food and drink for a reasonable price. Our server was very personable and checked up on my group pretty often. The place is well decorated and doesn't have that unwelcoming warehouse feel to it. I'd come back here again.",
"Came here for a business dinner with a bunch of coworkers to celebrate our first day on the project. The food was alright... we started off with appetizers - bruschetta, pita & hummus, and calamari. All of them were your standard (and average) fare... I think the bruschetta was a bit soggy, though. And they used really small pieces of calamari.\n\nI was craving chorizo, so I grabbed the Grilled Chorizo Sandwich with cole slaw and a cup of Red Bean and Chorizo soup. The soup wasn't the greatest - there were only two pieces of chorizo in the whole thing! But I dug the sandwich - really good grilled chorizo and carmelized onions. Mmm...\n\nIt sounds like we might be doing more team outings here in the future. I'd like to try out their house-distilled liquors and see what else they have to offer. I'll give it a three for now as most of it just seemed average.",
"We cannot judge the food. This is a college hangout and it was much too noisy to hear oneself think, much less to dine and converse with a wife or a date. We went elsewhere.\n\nThe college crowd keeps the core of this small city lively, but beware: parking downtown can be similar to parking in a much larger city: impossible on the street and expensive in the high-rise parking structures. We were lucky to find a space on the street near Bardenay; after we left, despite a prolonged search, we were unable to find a space on the street near our second-choice restaurant, so we went back to a restaurant, the Kopper Kitchen, near our motel and the airport.",
"This is one our favorite restaurants in Boise. The trout spread appetizer is terrific and the hagerman trout entree is fabulous. We always bring out of town guest here because it is consistently delicious with something for everybody.",
"I have to agree that the Mediterranean Plate is awesome! So is there signature Ginger cocktail. I crave them when I am away, and since I am away a lot, I need to drink at least two over my med. plate. They make their own rum, vodka, and gin. Sort of like a brewery for the cosmopolitan. Anyway, the other food items seem OK. Don't really want to try anything else here right now since I now what works.",
"my first trip to boise! : )\njust had some lunch at this lovely place...\n\napparently this place distills its own gin, vodka, and rum... damn work lunches!!! i must come back next time when i'm not on work time : )\n\n*i had the barderay club with fries... excellent\n*tried the clams appetizer... excellent... dipping the bread they give you in this sauce is pretty awesome too\n*service... excellent\n*surroundings... excellent\n*wine list... excellent and the set up they have at the bar with all the wine bottles is pretty rad\n\ni hope to make it out here again soon... and to be sure to try some rum!!",
"The first order of business after getting off of my flight from Phoenix was lunch. My best friend Anna suggested Bardenay as one of her favorite restaurants, so we gave it a go!\nThe menu was very interesting and inventive so it took me forever to decide on a dish! Our table split some calamari with lime-wasabi tartar sauce.. which was yummy but didn't taste much like lime... or wasabi.. just kind of tangy. I had a grilled chorizo sandwich with whole milk mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes and brown mustard on village bread. It was pretty delicious. Out of about 6 sides choices I went with apricot cous cous which was nice and cool next to my hot sandwich. My sister raves about their hummus so I want to return to try it out.\nOur server was so-so and I'm not crazy about the space, too big and open for me, the atmosphere seemed kind of impersonal, but no big deal. Oooh! I love that they ban smoking even though in Idaho they don't have to. Nice.",
"I believe Bardenay was the brainchild of the original owners of Bittercreek but has since be sold. The food is always good and they have a reasonably good selection of beers. Their claim to fame, however; is their spirits. Bardenay distills it's own vodka and gin. If you are a fan of either you MUST try them. You will be hard pressed to find better vodka anywhere. It is likely you will see more of a after work crowd during the week and a younger group on the weekends. The acoustics are such that it is difficult to have a conversation when it gets busy. Overall, good stuff. There are 2 parking lots to the East of the bar. Use a credit card because the parking ticket machines seem to dislike the taste of cash."
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"A fun place to hang out with friends. Attracts a younger, 20-something crowd that lends to the party atmosphere inside.\nThe real reason to come here is for the 37 beers on tap. Nearly an beer can be found here, which I love. The prices are much like the rest of broad ripple.\nMy only problem with Chumley's is that it can get too crowded and smoky on weekends. It's no fun when you can't hear the person sitting three feet from you. Other than that, it's a solid place to hang out, meet people or shoot some pool.",
"Chumley's is a double edge sword to me (sorry, Gen-Con got to me). There are two Chumley's in my minds eye. One is a great spot with over 50 beers on tap, a place to meet with friends, watch the Bulldogs play some basketball and hang out. It's an awesome place to do some day drinking with a great view of the ebb and flow of life in Broad Ripple, IN. I love this place, it's a place where in my college days was a refuge to get away from studying for finals and have a little quibble with friends over how much school sucked. The first side of Chumley's is a delight and I love it.\n\nThen there is the other side, the side I loathe, an over crowded, packed house that plays unnecessarily loud music and haggles me for two forms of ID and treats me like a person much younger than I am. There is a place that looks on most weekend nights like a Butler U. reunion and makes me feel like some people never leave the place. \n\nI'll never turn my back on Chumley's, at least not Mon. - Thurs. and you can even find me there on a weekend or two, but sometimes...I just can't handle it.",
"This place is mediocre, but at least it has a decent beer selection. The staff seems to always have a stick up their craws. It's also overpriced. On a positive note, it's much better than all the others bars on that side of the strip.",
"So, I first started going to Chumley's last Summer..I think I will continue THAT tradition.\n\nI enjoy sitting outside because this place has the BEST people watching in Broad Ripple. I would love to speak more about the big screen tvs and the full sports bar atmosphere but all I can say is that I made a really great friend here. Met a cute guy or umm a few cute guys here and they have the best people watching ever.\n\n\nI love ya Chumley's!!",
"Amazing! I was amazed with the TVs and beer on tap from around the world. The service and food was excellent for a bar. People seem to be very nice. This is a great place to take your friends to catch a ballgame. I was truly amazed with the atmosphere. I love this place!!!",
"Chumley's is a decent place to grab a beer on a weekday night if you're looking for that in Broad Ripple. The bar is usually not very busy during the week, which is more my style. On the weekend this place is PACKED and good luck getting a drink in a timely manner as the bar has a horrible setup which makes it very difficult to order a drink.\n\nThe food is so-so, but thats not really the reason you're here anyway. There's a great indoor/outdoor area where you can sit against a railing and people watch all the drunkards on broad ripple which is definitely a fun activity. There are also a ton of TV's in this place which makes it decent for catching a game of any sport.\n\nThey usually have pretty decent deals, including $5 pitchers on monday nights. They also have a ton of beers on tap, including many microbrews from the midwest.",
"My friends and I arrived here about 10 on a Saturday night. After waiting around at a table for some service, one of my friends told the bartender that we wanted to order some food before the limited menu kicked in at 10:30.\n\nEventually the server came over. We told her that we wanted to order some food, so she slowly grabs a watch out of her pocket to see what time it was. Well maybe if someone came over to our table sooner, we wouldn't be cutting it so close with ordering food.\n\nOur server was high as a kite too. She was so slow and stuck around the table just that little extra awkward moment until she processed what we were saying. That was hilarious.\n\nFood was pretty good and pitchers of Smithwicks were great!",
"Very rude staff and management. We went their this fall for lunch--when there was a problem with out order, we addressed it and asked for it to be remade. It waitress got mouthy with us (her name was Winter or something). She went to get the manager, who came to the table and additionally was telling us that we were unruly customers and asked us to leave. It was the weirdest experience ever. We never raised our voice, we never did anything to warrant that type of service. \nIt seems to me that these people are used to dealing with the drunk Broadripple crowd which had hardened them to the point that they no longer know how to give customer service. \nI wish I would give negative stars. I have never been treated so terribly by anyone in the customer service industry. I will never give them my business again, and I hope you review-readers don't either.",
"The only thing I really hate about Broad Ripple is the parking situation. It's annoying you have to pay five bucks for a couple hours when the streets are full.\n\nSo about Chumley's, I'm very acquainted with the Lafayette one, since I went to Purdue. And this is was one is pretty much the same, except for the decor of hanging lights. I came here on a Wednesday night, where there was plenty of room to meet up with about 20 or so of my college friends. There were decent specials that night of $2 wells and $4 Long Islands. \n\nWe didn't receive any service besides the security dudes coming around to pick up our empty pitchers and glasses. Everytime we wanted a drink, we had to walk up to the bar. Least it wasn't crowded.",
"Chumleys location is prime for people watching in the broadripple area. Getting here early means getting a seat out on the patio on a warm summers night with a cold drink, then wait for the free entertainment that strolls by you. I agree its either hit or miss with the server you get. Sometimes they are friendly and will check back on your meal and drink several times, while on occasion ive waited more than 20minutes on a refill. Recommend going on a weekday night for a more chill atmosphere, or friday for the people watching."
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"Let me begin by saying our family loves Greek's pizza! Our family visited the Carmel location today and we were pleasantly surprised by the ample seating. The staff was very friendly. Our only disappointment was that we ordered a mushroom pizza, specifically because the menu stated \"Fresh Mushrooms\"; unfortunately, our pizza came with canned mushrooms. They either need to change the menu or start using fresh mushrooms. Other than that, an overall positive experience.",
"9\" 1 topping pizza and sub for 4.59 each on the lunch special was a great deal. Good tasting sausage pizza. But the 30 minute wait when they weren't at all busy won't go over well for people on their lunch hour. Hopefully as they get the hang of things, this will change. A bit warm in the dining room.",
"Undercooked, weird dough taste, sausage like chef boy ardi, unflavorful cheese. Not a pizza I liked.",
"This place is fantastic! Pizza was delivered late and manager gave us a 5$ off coupon for next time. Not only was the pizza delicious, so was the service.",
"A big waste of $60. Soggy, undercooked, flavorless. My family literally would not eat the pizza. We threw it all in the trash. Worst inedible slop I've ever paid for.",
"We've ordered Greeks twice and loved it both times. Delivery is VERY fast (granted we aren't far away) but even during Sunday night football we've gotten our pizzas quick (under 50 min). Both pizzas have been fantastic (especially the sausage/peperoni). The crust is so great! This is our new go to pizza place in Carmel!",
"I tried this place after purchasing a Groupon (because the picture looked SO good). I had heard good things about Greek's in other Indiana cities, so I was looking forward to trying them out.\n\nOverall, I was not very impressed. I got Carryout - a pepperoni pizza and breadsticks.\n\nThe breadsticks were fantastic, even if they were a bit greasy. The pizza was good - I am pretty sure that they use the same dough for their breadsticks and pizza.\n\nThe biggest disappointment was their marinara. I got this for my breadsticks (which it was actually slightly cold), and it was on the pizza. Basically... it was tomato paste. There was pretty much no flavor to it at all, and that's one of the most important aspects of a pizza to me.\n\nI will say that I enjoyed the price. This place has some great specials every day of the week.\n\nMy opinion would greatly turn around if they could make their marinara sauce more interesting. In the meantime, I will probably go to Hotbox or Bazbeaux instead.",
"Dining in with a groupon. Service was quick and friendly. the breadsticks were delicious. The pizza was ok. the salad was disappointing. Iceberg lettuce but it had been in fridge either too cold or too long. It would be nice place to stop with a family or group like a little league because the space is huge and kid friendly.",
"Pizza is the best in town. Breadsticks are to die for...get the cheese sauce. Nice atmosphere and good service.",
"The breadsticks are to die for. Loved the cheese sauce and the kids wanted a second order. We all loved the pizza and salad. Great atmosphere and good service. It was great to be able to get seated quickly and the service was great!"
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"Sushi here at Sakura is equal to some of the sushi rolls at nearby Lemongrass, also in Bellevue. But, as expected, it does not rival the excellent sushi at traditional Ninki or Zumi. The waitress was prompt which was appreciated, but the atmosphere is relatively nondescript. I don't recommend the hibachi selections since the grill is in the kitchen. Part of the joy of hibachi is watching the chef perform his sizzling magic, so we just stuck with the sushi. The California roll was best, generous in size and fair in price.",
"Amazing sushi. Pictures show what the rolls are. They are scrolling on a tv and also receive a hand out with names and color pictures!!! This is helpful for those new sushi diners. Will be coming back again and again. Best kept secret in Bellevue!!!",
"I ordered the spider roll and miso soup for carry-out. Everyone was very friendly and the service was quick - I just didn't really care for the roll or soup. Not my favorite.",
"Went with a group and ordered about 8 rolls. All were fantastic! Probably the second or third best sushi I've had in Nashville, and best in the Bellevue/bellemeade area. The presentation was above and beyond and the service was attentive, knowledgable, and very happy to serve. We went during lunch, with only a few people there, feels like an undiscovered joint for sure. We will all be coming back for more!",
"Great for traveling close to the interstate john roll is on point! Owner is really nice\nBathrooms are a lil smelly",
"This is a restaurant definitely worth eating at. The staff was super sweet, which goes a long way towards my dining experience. They were funny too! The sushi was quite good. I've had better, but there was nothing to complain about. I guess I'm a bit spoiled because I'm used to living closer to the ocean. Sakura is in my new neighborhood, though, so super convenient. If you love sushi, you may not be amazed here, but you won't be disappointed either.\n\nI left pretty impressed and very happy and full! \n\nAlso, they gave the hubby & I our miso soup on the house for pretty much no reason! They are really sweet people!",
"About time there was a good sushi place in Bellevue. Each roll was fantastic and the house salad to die for.",
"I love this place. I go down to Bellevue plaza roughly once a week to eat. Once this place opened I figured I'd try it out. First time there had a bento box, pretty good but not really my thing. Second time I went was for dinner and I saw they had hibachi on the menu.\n\nThat was the end of my decision making. Now I go pretty much once a week, get the steak, shrimp, and scallops hibachi, and enjoy some sake. The staff is very friendly and treat you like an old friend, not just another customer. Food's great and the hibachi is top notch. Can't recommend this place enough, love their food.",
"This is literally the best sushi you could eat anywhere around the area! I won't go anywhere else for sushi now, and they have beyond enough sushi roll choices! Service is great and the atmosphere is great!",
"This is our go to sushi place, and there are so many things to love. First, they have affordable prices for almost all their roles. I do wish they had a happy hour or a 1/2 off day, but it's affordable with the menu as it is. The sushi is good and fresh. I've been happy with the sushi and sashimi fishes I've had. The rolls are also done well, with a wide variety options.\nTheir non-sushi options are very good. My wife loves the udon soups. Their tempura is extremely good. It's a light batter that has more fine crumb to it than other tempuras. My favorite are the bento boxes. The sheer amount of food that comes for 15 dollars is crazy and it's great. The different meet options are very good, from teriyaki chicken or salmon to chicken or pork katsu (very good). They also have a sushi or sashimi option for s dollar or two more. It comes with shrimp and vege tempura, soup, salad, 3 goyoza, fried rice (my favorite I've ever had), a California roll and the main entree. I actually eat the hot entrees and keep the chilled stuff for lunch the next day. \nBesides this, they really appreciate you as a customer and work to be part of the community. \nWe are very happy customers."
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"I've only tried the limited menu, but Crawfish Asian Cuisine looks to be an excellent addition to the Reno food scene.\nThey hope to get the equipment in and working in about two weeks so they can offer the full menu. This will include spicy crawfish dishes. It is owned by two guys who used to work as supervisors at Peony restaurant in Reno.\nI stuck with seafood as an entree off their limited menu for their soft opening. I started with hot and sour soup, then got spicy chicken wings and got basil prawns for the entree. I would get all three dishes again.\nI loved the hot and sour soup. In addition to the normal hot and sour flavors, the mushrooms really popped in this dish. This was probably my favorite part of the meal. By the way, they comped me on the soup, so I added extra in the tip.\nI liked the wings also. The spice and deep fried skin was excellent. A couple of the wings seemed undercooked when I got to the bone, but overall I still liked the dish.\nThe good news on the prawns are that they tasted fresh. They were quite plump and were perfectly cooked. If you like basil, this is the dish for you.\nThe co-owner said he will be having the prawns flown in from Louisiana. So they should be fresh. \nService was excellent, but I was also the only customer in the restaurant.\nUPDATE: They're saying mid to late August to serve crawfish.",
"Honestly, one of the best Chinese food meals I've had in Reno, well a lot of places. And this is just their limited, soft opening menu.\n\nThis is higher end Chinese so the prices are a $1 higher for some items, but right on point on others. It's worth it to not have to peel your hand off the sticky table, then the sticky menu, then the sticky and plugged soy sauce dispenser. I know it is new, but I brought this up and the server was more than enthusiastic in that they have quality work ethic and clean often. \n\nI (obviously) had amazing service, granted it was not busy, but the owner (Edward?) and server seemed excited to debut their food. I loved when I was discussing how much I enjoyed my first bites, that he kept talking and then said, \"I'm sorry, I'll let you finish in peace.\" We were actually both eager to chat, but still nice to give me a moment to finish up and such before continuing our conversation. The crawfish part should be ready, beginning of August, and the plan is to finally do the GRAND OPENING, until then they aren't marketing and such. Because of my hearing issues, I missed some of what the owner said, I got the impression they don't want to overwhelm themselves as they are still getting everything ready and may not have enough cooking equipment to keep up with a full running place. For instance, the menu holders just got in yesterday. \n\nThe decor is trendy and modern, there are 3 flat screens, a full bar. The chairs and booths are cushioned and comfy, the tables are granite with white cloth napkins. I actually noticed the flatware and the tabletop salt and pepper and soy sauce holders. Painted in warm colors made it inviting and not stark and sterile. \n\nThey do have a lunch page but there is no mention if it is a la cart. Apparently they come with a cup of soup and steamed rice. Today I received a very nice offer of a complimentary egg roll, on the house too. \n\nThe egg flower soup had so much flavor! I could eat that all day, they add chopped snap peas as well as fresh mushrooms. The broccoli beef was also outstanding. So fresh with broccoli that had, what I felt, was almost a smokey flavor, a few smalls chunks of ginger and soft green onions and flower shaped carrots. The beef was great quality, tender and covered with a taste that was reminiscent of Vietnamese BBQ pork (the owners are Vietnamese right? So makes sense). The dish wasn't drenched in sauce, but everything still packed punches on my palette. The rice was cooked well too. Fluffy but not too mushy. \n\nOverall, I didn't think I needed the Asian food part in my life, just the boil part, but got to say, I think this may be my go-to spot for Chinese.",
"The food are very good and fresh, the roasted duck and chicken wings are the best. I recommend this place, one of the best restaurant I've had in a while.",
"Before I could steel myself to brave the masses at Costco on a Saturday, I decided I'd pop in here for lunch, knowing that they weren't fully set up yet for their crawfish boil and were serving only a \"soft opening\" menu. I'm usually not too much of a fan of your bland, Americanized Chinese food, but food porn - I mean pictures from Tabitha and Steve - convinced me to try this upscale new addition to the Reno restaurant scene.\n\nFor $17 + tip, this is what I got:\n\nEgg drop soup - OMG. If I am ever sick, this is what I'm going to want. Silky textures, flavors that popped, the perfect steaming hot temperature. Maybe I can convince them to add some shrimp next time.\n\n\"Complimentary\" egg roll - vegetarian, with a side of hoison-like sauce. This was a bit greasy, usually a sign that the oil it was fried in was not quite hot enough. Still tasty and I didn't mind having to wipe my hands.\n\nSpicy hot wings: $6 for 8 of the biggest chicken wings I have seen in a long time. The closest wings I can think of that compare to this size is Red's over at Carson City. Perfectly crisp and tasty; I absolutely loved the coating (was it panko? Not sure). I only ate 2 and saved the rest to bring home. Definitely a bargain at that price.\n\nShrimp in lobster sauce: $11, comes with a small bowl of jasmine rice that was done exactly right. This is not your standard shrimp in lobster sauce. If you look at the picture I took, you can see that the sauce is much darker that you usually get. I could taste bursts of freshly chopped lemongrass and ginger. There were at least six or seven fairly large shrimp in the dish - big enough that I needed to chop them in half to fit them into my mouth. I loved the big chunks of bell pepper, onion and mushrooms too. \n\nI would say though that I thought the shrimp dish was just a tad bit too salty. Maybe because I'm trying to curb back my sodium intake, but it was noticeable enough that I drank a couple glasses of water during the meal. So I'd like the chef to tone that down a bit. Other than that, I was absolutely quite thrilled with my lunch (for $20, it was enough for 2 meals for sure!)",
"I think that this is now my favorite place to get Asian cuisine in Reno!\nUpon entry, I was greeted by two friendly servers and immediately sat at a booth. Water was promptly served and drink orders taken while water was poured. Adequate time was given to look over the menu before orders were taken. If you make it in time for lunch, they offer egg flower soup. Im sooo happy they had it because it's my absolute favorite kind of soup. I ordered the curry shrimp with steamed rice and my son had the chicken chow mein. For an appetizer we had potstickers. They looked and tasted as though they were homemade. I must say the house potsticker sauce was amazing. It packed a lot of robust flavors and wasn't spicy so my son was able to try some. The shrimp in my curry shrimp was cooked perfectly. Tender and juicy. Yum yum yum. I feel like I would have like just a little more curry in the sauce, but it was still very delicious. I feel like this place would be great for large groups because you would only need to order a few dishes. There was a ton of left over food, we could have shared one dish. I can't wait to come in and try something else especially when they get the crawfish going!",
"Phone was dead so no pictures...\nSunday night about 7. \nLove the atmosphere! No red and gold here! Very relaxing, very friends helpful with ideas.\nRoasted duck- tender, cooked well, crispy skin. Only complaint is the sauce is a little one noted. Would have loved a little more flavor to it, maybe ginger or something it just got to be a little blah.\n\nShrimp fried rice, very fresh, no frozen veggies! Huge pieces of shrimp. Not overly salty \n\nCrispy prawns- great sauce, crispy and the broccoli cooked perfectly.\n\nSweet and sour chicken - not greasy or heavy, great sauce and NOT red!\n\nBbq pork app, good flavor, cooked well\nPotstickers- great flavor AMAZING sauce!\nLove that it's not traditional and they offer tiramisu and cheesecake-did not trt but will!",
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"Quality ingredients, inventive flavors and contemporary decor make Crawfish a leader in local Asian cuisine. \nThe portions are generous and service is refreshingly attentive. The shrimp we ordered were petite lobster tails. All of the dishes we ordered were divine, even a simple dish like hot & sour soup had depth and rich flavors. Total validation: we were only round-eye customers in the place.",
"This is a new Chinese restaurant in Reno near Costco. I decided to pop in hoping it would impress me. Well, I was Immediately impressed. This place looks so nice! The decor was beautiful. Such a pleasant change from the typical Chinese place in Reno. I was, however, disappointed by the menu. I was hoping to find more authentic dishes but ended up seeing the same old boring Americanize Chinese menu. I do realize from other review here that they will have crawfish soon. When they do, I will re-visit the place and change my rating if needed. But for now, I feel like you're just paying for the decorations. Their prices are a bit higher than similar places in town who serve essentially the same menu.",
"Lunch time and no one was in the restaurant, well except the folks working there.\n\nThey did get some customers while we ate.\n\nThe actual restaurant is very pleasant with a much more refined décor than most in Reno. Soothing colors and chairs with half booths. I like the lights over the bar, kitschy but cool. The lighting over the center of the room too is cool, but for me a bit too stark with white lights. I of course visited the restroom, as always. The first thing I thought was I hope no one screws this place up, very nice looking and you know folks who feel the need to destroy.\n\nWe were greeted warmly and the service was very attentive and also casually friendly. The conversation from the waiter was not forced as is often with wait folks.\n\nThe food was very good. The menu is very basic for what one finds in Chinese restaurants but very well prepared and presented. The Hot sour soup had great depth with a slightly smoky taste. We as others were given egg rolls gratis and they were light and flavourful, very good. We had three dishes and all were truly good and decent portions. The only comment that might seem as a complaint is that the dish that was supposed to be spicy was very light in that area. But we did not mind as the flavour was just too good to complain.\n\nI will be waiting for them to get the menu settled so more offerings can be tried.\n\nI also hope the people of Reno discover this place as I would hate for it to close, too good for that."
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"This place is always busy. I'm not one to frequent strip mall type Chinese joints on a regular basis, but this place is just too affordable and too tasty to pass up when we don't want to cook dinner at home :) We've been here at least 5 times. \n\nWe've tried a few dishes, all have been very tasty. They'll customize anything you want to taste which is a huge plus for us (spice lovers here!)\n\nOur favorite dishes are the special veggie fried rice (they put a lot of veggies, the most I've seen in any fried rice I've ever ordered). We also usually get the Singapore rice noodles with shrimp and/or chicken. Everything is made fresh fresh to order. \n\nThe people who work there are super nice, and there is even a place to sit outside while you're waiting for your dinner. You can even eat inside the restaurant I think if you want. We've always ordered our food to go.",
"My boyfriend and I went to the China City yesterday (Saturday afternoon) twenty minutes before 3:00pm when their lunch special ended. We had never been there and thought we should try it since we just moved to the area. We are avid Chinese food lovers! So the guy at the counter who took our order was very rude, not friendly at all. The other cook there was in the back staring at me to see if I was watching what he was doing (which I couldn't tell but he was somewhat hidden, weird). So we ordered Sesame Chicken and Honey Chicken with Pork Fried Rice lunch combos with an egg roll. After we ordered the food was ready in less than 5 minutes, the fastest food has ever \"cooked\" before in my life. We knew something was wrong with that picture considering it takes at least 5-10 minutes for chicken to cook in the deep fryer. So we took the food and went home. When we got home and tried our Chinese food, you could immediately tell the Honey Chicken was stale, the breading was falling apart and the chicken had no flavor and was rubbery! I had my boyfriend try it, he almost threw up. So I tried my \"pork fried rice\"; it was stale, very dry with NO flavor, and there was no pork or even vegetables in it!!!! It was just white rice mixed with some kind of sauce a few weeks ago that probably was refrigerated 10 times and reheated. My boyfriend started to eat his Sesame Chicken and said it tasted somewhat stale but not as bad as the Honey chicken so he kept eating it, not eating his rice. Within 5 minutes or so, he saw a little black bug crawl out from underneith the rice!!! It was still alive so he took a napkin and killed it inside of his food. We had to throw the food out right away. ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!! I will never ever eat from this place again, I'm hoping that someone that is considering going there reads this and will just avoid this place overall, there are so many other great Chinese restaurants down the street towards Wesley Chapel (less than a mile) that are decent!!! Dont waste your MONEY and your TIME at this dump!",
"I always go here for quick Chinese food. It is good quality and always super yummy. The owners are actually friendly and always chit chat with me about school and work. Definitely worth a visit if you're craving budget friendly \"Chinese\" (Chinese-American style) fast food.",
"This place is great if you're looking for an affordable lunch on the go. For 6 bucks you get a generous portion of meat, an unreasonably large portion of fried rice and a soda as long as you get there before 3pm. I always get the bourbon chicken or the sesame chicken , depending on my mood. The bourbon chicken is made with strips of dark meat with caramelized onion and mushrooms, all swimming in a sweet and savory bourbon sauce. The sesame chicken is lightly breaded and not too sweet, served with steamed broccoli. The pork egg rolls and wonton soup don't disappoint, either. Skip the flavorless duck sauce packets (what the hell is that supposed to be anyway?) and ask for a small side of their warm sweet and sour sauce. I give China City 3 stars because it's not worth the price after 3pm.",
"Quick takeout Chinese food. I've been here twice. I haven't been disappointed, but I haven't been completely satisfied either. The crag rangoon is really good. a little sweeter than i'm used to, but good. Their egg rolls are really yummy, but a little too greasy. They also don't do a very good job of trimming the fat off of their boneless spare ribs, which results in a lot of gross chewy pieces. I definitely won't be getting those again. In the future i'll probably stick to the rangoons, egg rolls, and shrimp fried rice.",
"This is the best Chinese Food in Tampa. The food is very fresh and delicious. The taste is the same as I ate in China.",
"Very disappointing. Fried rice tasted like left overs and crunchy noodles for the won ton were stale. Bad fortune for those expecting decent Chinese food.",
"Went in to grab some egg rolls & chicken fried rice. Ready quickly, tasted pretty good. Place was super busy.Guy at the counter had a bit of an attitude, but probably because they were busy.",
"Easy to order from mobile meals, convenient. However, the crab Rangoon had hardly anything in them and were sweet. The bourbon chicken was awful! It smelled like wet dog and had a horrible taste. Chicken wings were good..... can't get passed feeling like I was tasting sweaty armpit combined with wet dog meat! Gross. ... never again!",
"I had their scallops never again, and then they over priced me for me to be not satisfied with the food but the people that work there was very nice."
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"Cali Viejo is more Colombia than Mexican. It serves traditional Colombian food, they have all of the bandejas . The empanadas are terrific! The place is small but cozy, the service is great! No, liquor, beer or wine, but the food takes care of it and you just enjoy the food.",
"It's always a good sign when restaurants have menus in the native language. It's not so good when they give one to you by mistake, but I won't penalize them for the slip up. This tiny place has a counter for take out and a few tables for dine in service. I heard Spanish being spoken at 2 other tables while I was there which is another good sign.\n\nI had the Colombian Tamale. This is larger than it's Mexican counterpart and is served with rice and an arrepas. Where the Mexican tamales require several for a meal, the Colombian version is a meal by itself. I think I'll have to return to try some of the other dishes.",
"First of all is not MEXICAN.. is COLOMBIAN food.\n\nOMG! This place is amazing! The food is really really really good. All their stuff have GREAT flavor... \n\nI do the whole rotisserie chicken all for take out all the time. Its really really savory. The potatoes on the grill are good, and they have a garlic sauce really good :)\n\nI only been there to eat once (like inside the restaurant) I think its a lil pricey, but the food is good. I really like it. I wouldn't go back, just bcs of the prices, and plus Colombian food is not like one of my favorites.\n\nBut the chicken I always get it, the empanadas are really good too :)",
"Very nice place, now expanding so i hope they can maintain. It is NOT MEXICAN but Columbian and South American. Nice people.\nGood value.",
"HORRIBLEEEEEEEE!!!!!\n\nnew review!!\nim not going back to this hole!!\nthe food is delicious.. the service atrocious.. if you are spanish you are gonna get treated like shit.. (ironic huh?) but yeah most colombian places ive been to treat their american (white) customers wayyyyyyyyyyy better than their spanish... the owner literally yelled at my mom, but treated my bf like gold.... !!! wtf\n\nnot going back everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!",
"I was excited to try a new \"hole-in-the-wall\" spot, especially since I drive by this place all the time. The service was good, our waiter & waitress friendly, but unfortunately, my excitement died down quickly after that. The food wasn't amazing at all. I love empanadas, but theirs were not good at all. No one in my family liked them! The whole time, we all kept saying, \"we should have gone to ____ instead.\" \n\nBUT, if you still happen to pop in, leave room for dessert. Their tres leche was DELICIOUS. That would be the one & only reason I would go back.",
"Food here is delicious! I had pan de bono, pan de yuka, and a pony malta. Everything I had was soo delicious, my favorite was the pan de bono.. I bought almost all of them. I also went back this morning and had breakfast, and had to have some pan de bono with an omelette :)\n\nI had to take out a point because the customer service I had the first day was HORRIBLE! the lady with black hair and glasses just treated us horrible. She served us with an attitude. \nI have to say though, I went back today and a blonde cuban lady was helping us today she was great. She attended us and everything ran smooth.",
"Very authentic Columbian food. Beans & yellow rice was very good and the skirt steak was awesome. The sausage and pork belly was extremely dry and surprisingly bland. Overall the food was hit and miss. \n\nI'd be willing to recommend it for its authenticity but the service was awful.",
"Meh..........\n\nWe recently moved to the Brandon area, and were looking for some local joints to get a good meal. After passing this place a few times, we finally decided to stop in and give it a try.\n\nIf this is what authentic Colombian food is supposed to taste like, I'll pass.....\n\nMy girlfriend ordered the Ropa Vieja (which is basically shredded beef), plantains, and rice. The beef had little to no flavor at all. I ordered the 1/2 chicken, red beans and rice. The chicken was decent, but definitely nothing mind-blowing. \n\nOn a positive note, the decor and the service was very nice. Cool art covered the walls and shelves, and they had a few TV's in the dining area. Our waitress was very nice and attentive, and was happy to explain the menu.\n\nMaybe we caught them on a bad day, but judging from past reviews, this may be the norm.",
"There is a friendly attitude, a calming dynamic, and a local kind of feel i always get here. The basis of their menu is Colombian (as in Cali) but there are some other central american and latino dishes, primarily because people ask for them frequently. The smell and sight of bunches of moist and aromatic chickens turning on their rotisserie spits would make an anorexic hungry!. \n\nTry the Pollo Asado - it is delicious and inexpensive and they do a great platter. The Parillada is awesome. The fancier restaurant part to the right is nice, but i love the original bistro. Their food is hands down superior to any latino bodega in Tampa. \n\nBandeja Paisa - superb.\n\nI find the service good and the value great. Give them a try for breakfast with great chorizo and breads."
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"Exactly what you're expecting! Nothing upscale or particularly special, but it's serviceable Tex mex. Good food, good margaritas, all of that. Happy to have a good Tex mex place in the neighborhood. This place is definitely better than El Adobo in Fountain Square, and worlds better than \"Tex Mex\" in the gas station strip mall down the street. If you're looking for affordable, predictable Mexican food in the downtown Indianapolis area, Mr. Tequila is your place.",
"Out for a Friday night dinner with my husband. We were seated quickly, our margaritas were ready (and delicious) in a snap and the food we ordered was great! The service was 5/5 (the owner brought out or food!) and the food was a solid 4/5 as well.\nEverything seemed pretty standard for a TexMex restaurant, but definitely the best in this part of town. Prices were reasonable, food and service was good and the alcohol was great! Thanks for a lovely evening Mr. Tequila!",
"Ok here we go- menu looked good had dishes not on every other a typical central indiana Mexican restaurant. (No speedy Gonzalez thank God). Additionally did not try room have 5000 different combinations of the exact same thing put together slightly different. But alas the salsa tasted exactly like all others (see above) and fajitas my daughter had standard fair even a little on the bland side. T)my was my shrimp was excellent and the Talapia was tasty but bunt the vegies were from the freezer. Rice good prob the highlight was the chicken soup the misses had. They get an extra star for having Carta Blanca and I did like the atmosphere. I will be back and I think they want to be more but right now expect the typical.",
"If you are looking for great, affordable Tex Mex then this is the place to go. The guac, get that. Huge bowl, great taste, great price. 32 oz beer special on Sundays for $2.50. I had the veggie burrito. It was very typical, but that's what I was expected and wanted. Nothing fancy here but that's why you go here.",
"Amazing! The Arozzo con Pollo is the best in the city. Finally a good Mexican restaurant near fountain square. All the others in the area are below average.",
"My first impression of Mr. Tequila's was much better than the name might imply. I've always had great food and service from La Margarita and this place is a super close second in my book and probably better in other people's minds. Service was friendly and prompt food was very flavorful and a very good lunch value. Everyone in the group was able to find something they liked. I had the lunch fajitas and they were excellent and the size of many places dinner portions.\n\nThis will surely become a rotation stapler in our lunch group rotation! Can't wait to come back!",
"Really enjoyed this place. Got there just before the lunch rush. Service was great and the food was amazing. Everything tastes so fresh...from the guac to the chicken. Margaritas were tasty too! It's my new favorite Mexican place. Please don't tell too many people about it. Lol",
"Very good place to go and eat. Standard Mexican food with great chips and salsa. Similar to many of the mom and pop places I love to eat with a more modern appearance. Look forward to going back again.",
"Great food, great service! We had the lunch specials and they were perfect portion. Salsa is smooth and cheese dip was very creamy. Can't wait for the patio to open.",
"Went to lunch here for the first time today. We had quick friendly service and the food was excellent. Salsa could be a little chunkier but it didn't stop us from eating two bowls of it. My husband had the carnitas tacos and I had the Arroz con pollo. It was wonderful! We had enough to bring home for dinner tonight."
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"Tried the new Hogwood BBQ for lunch today. Official opening is May 3, 2018. Brisket and pork were both delicious. Cheese grits, bBq beans and mac n cheese were all fresh and tasty. Several specialty soda flavors as well as lemonade. Staff was well trained and service oriented. We'll definitely be back soon.",
"Wow! This place just opened and had to try it.\nI Had the brisket and pork, amazing!\nThe grits were perfect.\nThey serve Stubborn colas. Unique, love it!",
"Amazing BBQ, brisket, and turkey! The sides are wonderful as well! Don't miss this place!",
"Really great BBQ! Friendly and courteous staff from start to finish. I tried the pulled pork and turkey sandwich. It was delicious! Add white sauce and pickles to the turkey; you won't be disappointed. Their house BBQ red sauce is great with the pork too. Cole slaw was the best I've ever had. They also have stubborn soda fountain drinks which were pretty unique. I personally loved the pineapple cream soda the best. I will definitely be back to try more. Loved it!",
"I am giving a 4 because they are brand new. The food was definitely fantastic. Taste is absolutely there. Pork and brisket were great, probably should raise temperature of food you are serving, both entrees were room temperature. Also don't serve your sauce cold, it cools the food too much. Price I feel is a bit high. Two entrees and one side plus a kids meal and two waters was $30. Again food is great for sure. We will try it again. I would recommend you have your entree price include a side. Great start for sure.",
"Man... this was really good. The a-la-carte style of bbq shops seems to be a trend as this is the 2nd such restaurant to open on the area. The only problem is the price for portions. \n\nI'm not asking for a smorgasbord, but when you charge over $9 for a meat with no sides and and the rib \"plate\" has 3 small ribs, that isn't enough. \n\nThe taste? Great. The ribs and brisket were very good. Some of the best brisket since leaving Texas. \n\nThe staff was extremely friendly and professional. The atmosphere was really nice and clean. \n\nUpon offering a suggestion through email about the portions, the COO offered a free dessert. I wasn't looking for a freebie... just wanted to make a suggestion. A free dessert doesn't remedy the situation. Oh well. \n\nFor this family of BBQ lovers, our visits will be few and far between because of the price. It's sad that excellence and value cannot exist together at Hogwood.",
"Amazing barbecue!!! One food style Franklin has been lacking is barbecue and someone that knows how to do it well: slow cooked to tender, smoked well so that the meat is flavored, and a strong sauce option. Hogwood has them all, plus. We went the day after their grand opening (and actually went back the next day) and were really taken back, expecting a franchise approach to bbq. Quite the opposite. In fact, they only have one other restaurant which is in Colorado (Crested Butte). The owner is precise in his execution of flavors and brings unique, unexpected, purposeful spices to everything - the rub, the bbq sauce, the beans, the white sauce and the ice box pickles to name a few. It all works amazingly well. The staff is extremely friendly. EVERYONE we saw there treated us like guests in their home - a rare and welcome trait.\n\nI moved to TN expecting to find great bbq. I didn't expect to wait seven years, but it was worth the wait! You won't be disappointed!!",
"$17 for a pound of pulled pork???? $9 per pint for sides? SERIOUSLY??\n\nnot a family place, their family pack is $70...",
"Great atmosphere, great brisket, love the soda\nHope to see them in Michigan soon.\nTry the Mac and cheese",
"I'm impressed with the response form Hogwood. In our first experience, we loved everything about our meal and service except for the ribs. Originally, Hogwood charged over $9 for just 3 bones. \n\nI am excited to say that they made the decision to change the portion on ribs to 4 bones for the same price. I want to thank the team at Hogwood for listening to the voices in the room and being willing to make adjustments.\n\nLet me repeat my initial observation... Their food is awesome! I am a BBQ snob and have found very little in Tennessee that gets me excited. Hogwood does. Their brisket is some of the best I have had in the 10 years we have lived here. \n\nThank you! See you soon!"
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"I am stoked. I can't believe I'm the first to tell you all about how deliciously amazing this place is. This place makes probably one of the best pastrami sandwich I've ever had, seriously. Think a steamy pile of succulent pastrami and cheese and kraut on warm bread. So much that you usually need a fork to eat those few pieces of pastrami that fell out. Oh my god my mouth is watering... (Picture Homer Simpson here). Everything here is delicious, but I'm at the point where I can't find myself breaking away from the Rueben. This place is so good and, until recently, they were only open M-Sat 11-3pm. I could never understand how they could stay open with those hours, but just try one sandwich. You get a large, it's so big you will probably just want to save the other half for later just so you can brag and gloat to your roommate's about having a pastrami sandwich from Norton's when you get home. Luckily, the powers that be were kind enough to change their hours to 11-8. I think the only thing that could make this place better would be pastrami cheese fries... Mmmmm... pastrami cheese fries (Homer Simpson again). But what's the catch? The price. A large sandwich, fries, and a drink can run you almost $14. Oh man... I've decided. Norton's it is for lunch today.",
"Ok, in the interest of full disclosure, I am not a seasoned pastramiphile. I do, however, enjoy the occasional deli meat. And by occasional, I mean frequent. And by frequent, I mean I have stock in the cattle industry.\n\nSo imagine my surprise when my \"original pastrami\" at Norton's came and it seemed like it had been boiled. *Boiled.* Is this normal? I'm fully willing to admit my ignorance here... maybe this is a usual kind of thing. If so, I can't say I'll be ordering pastrami out much more often.",
"I have great interest in and respect for the pastrami sandwich. \n\nWhile Norton's take on pastrami is rather unorthodox from both kosher and American deli tradition I have to fully endorse these righteous sandwiches. They good as hell.",
"As of June 2008 Norton's had been taken over by new owners. Now I haven't been to Norton's when it was owned by the previous owner, but I am know good Pastrami when I eat it. The same menu has been kept by the new owner and for myself it is a treat because I know the owner personally. I am a critic first as far as food goes and I was pretty damn satisfied with how the PLT tasted. It was fried Pastrami with lettuce and tomato and sourdough. The bread was fresh and held up the entire time and the Pastrami was so damn good. It had a slight salty taste and had little to no fat. \n\nThe cook their meat as soon as you order it. The fries and onion rings were also on point. I was surprised that both the fries and onion rings were not greasy even though they were deep fried. \n\nMy friend had the Pastrami Dip and loved every bite. I will continue to go back here. Not because I know the owner, but because the food is damn good and it is hard to find a good Pastrami sandwich in SB.",
"Went here for lunch yesterday after reading yelp reviews. I ordered the corned beef rueben and my bf got the pastrami dip. Both were pretty salty. It hit the spot but wasnt the best that i have had. The self-serve pickles were a nice touch.",
"The ONLY reason this small hole-in-the-wall is not getting 5 stars is because as a displaced New Yorker, I am permanently and irrevocably spoiled when it comes to pastrami.\n\nThat said, Norton's performs the near miraculous, and for a wonderfully stretched 30 minutes (with your eyes closed) Norton's can practically make you believe you're back in the lower east side, chowing over at Katz's, or perhaps uptown at Artie's on Broadway.\n\nThat is no mean feat, and therefore, Norton's earns every one of its 4 stars easily. The pastrami is as juicy and seasoned as it should be. No corners cut. Full flavor, full lard, and full juiciness. Great cuts, tasty fries, and very tasty pickles, served like they should be, in a bowl on the table.\n\nJust remember to hit the gym later -- cause although tasty, those double pastrami's will not do your arteries any favors.",
"Wow. Yes, wow. Passing by on the way back to my car after a rainy day of work today...look in the window, up at the menu, and see CLASSIC FRENCH DIP. Sold. Eating it as I am typing right now. Perfect crusty roll, but super soft. Soaking up the au jus with every bite. The sliced beef is perfectly trimmed and **easy on the eyes**. This place is tasty!! Go there!! Thick sliced pickles even packed in the to go bag. Oh yeah...a new favorite!",
"Possibly the best pastrami in the tri-county area. All of the sandwiches are too large for me to finish in one meal and cost roughly $7. The amount of meat that they pile on each sandwich is unheard of. They even have a larger than 1 foot italian sub for $5 that is awesome. \nMy favorite is a tie between the pastrami ruben and the grilled pastrami with cheese. The pastrami-dog (a hot dog with grilled pastrami and sauerkraut on top) is almost an overload. I think their ruben is actually better than Canter's Deli in downtown Los Angeles (the only other restaurant that compares to Norton's Pastrami).\nThe restaurant is small so seating may be shared during peak times of day. Now they even have longer hours (10am-7pm) so I can start getting dinner there too.",
"great food ordered the turkey club and french dip, both were good, would have been 5 stars if the french dip meat didnt taste like corned beef",
"You have GOT to try the Pastrami Reuben here. One of the best pastrami sandwiches I have ever had. My wife had the Classic French Dip and loved it."
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"Absolutely horrible. Smoking on the patio. Raw burgers. Cold \"kabobs\". This place has a long way to go to just achieve edible, let alone acceptable.\n\nSkip it.",
"Went here a few nights ago and had the worst meal I think I've ever had in New Orleans. Granted, it's only been open about a week and they may still be getting things together, but the minuscule portions and complete lack of flavor or originality made this place unforgivable in my opinion. They didn't have a liquor license yet so my friend just got some hummus with some cold pita bread for 6 bucks that tasted straight out of the supermarket . I got a 12.95 chicken shwarma plate that included 5 bite size pieces of chicken, 4 bite size grilled pepper slices with no seasoning on them, a few spoonfuls of unflavored rice, a cup of tahini and more cold pita. If something tastes blah then oh well. If something tastes blah and is insulting tiny, I get irritated. Especially considering the other places in town that heap this sort of food on you. (Lebanon Cafe)\n\nWe did sit on a nice, open air side porch and had totally fine service. I hope this place gets it together or lets someone else use the sweet location and dining space...",
"This restaurant just opened up a few weeks ago and I have been pretty much eating it daily. Everything I have tried is absolutely amazing!!!!! Their Organic courtyard burger is cooked over a wood stove and you have that delicious taste! They have wonderful gyros with either beef or lamb which is slow cooked over vertical rotisseries which are to die for! And every time I order the grilled veggies, they are seasoned perfectly each time! Courtyard grill is the new magazine lunch eatery!! I am definitely going to continue to eat here!! Their seasonings and marinations are spectacular!!!!!!!",
"GREAT FOOD for a NEW RESTAURANT if you enjoy REAL middle eastern food. They also serve typical American food as well. I ordered the Ground Beef Kabob which was perfect!. Just give this place a few months and it will be thriving with more business. I love the NEW decor and contemporary feel. I don't understand the negative comments on this page. Sounds like the local competitors are nervous. This is the first time I am posting a review on a store or restaurant because the negative reviews are all lies. I think the chefs name was Eddy. Great job! I will be back in a few days. \nFYI I am not a fan of Monas, Lebanon Cafe or Byblos. The new Byblos in Harahan gave me food poisoning. I don't have to drive to Baton Rouge for great middle eastern food anymore since this place opened.",
"Great selection. Nice remodel. Patio seating!\nBest baklava.",
"Really enjoyed the whole experience. Poor D.M. must not like anywhere he/she dines.\nThe food was fresh cooked to order and very tasty. The rice was cooked perfectly.\nAlso, the restaurant was very clean, including the restroom.\nI've only gone once so far, but my husband loves the place too and has been taking business clients there for the last month, with no complaints.",
"Falafel, tabouleh and other vegetarian items were some of the best I've found. Good service and nice portions. Would like to see more vegetarian entrees, but the appetizers were great and the courtyard is very relaxing. Don't forget to take advantage of BYOB until they get their liquour license.",
"Having spent many years in Turkey, it is good to find a place that matches the quality of the food I so enjoyed over there. This one of only a handful of restaurant I tell people about. My wife and I both love the food and very friendly staff. I agree with Amaliya L. the Baklava is great and is hand made and always fresh. Wish we have time to eat there every day.",
"Had a great meal at Courtyard this weekend. My girlfriend and I split some babaganush, a lamb kebab, and a ground chicken kebab (adana). The food came out quickly and was seriously good with very generous portions - definitely made for some good leftovers. Quality was very good and the meat was fantastically grilled. The homemade bread and olive oil with a sort of tomator relish also disappeared quickly. I am a big fan of turkish food and some of the dishes on the menu let me know that I have a new go to in town. Also special praise goes to a dessert recommended by our waiter - a red wine soaked pear stuffed with nuts - totally awesome. Service was efficient and friendly. Definitely will be back!",
"i had somewhat high expectations of courtyard grill given some of the reviews. i was so excited to try this place because i love middle eastern food and turkish food in particular, but my experience there was mixed and mainly disappointing.\n\nthe start was so promising - we got fresh warm bread with a delicious olive oil dip. for appetizers, we had the falafel and turkish meat pie. the falafel was fantastic - easily the best in the city!! it was fresh and the highlight of the meal. the meat pie, however, should've been better and with a flaky crust since it had a filo/pasty shell, but it seemed microwaved as it was soft and soggy. also, it was not served hot, the filling was not that tasty, and there was too much crust in proportion to the filling. it was overpriced for what you get.\n\nfor the main course, we got the doner durum - rotisserie grilled beef and lamb (same meat as the iskandar kabob), rolled in dough with yogurt, tomato butter sauce and rice. it was a major disappointment - it was served cold and not flavorful at all. the doner i've had before was flat with cooked dough - here, the dough was soft, mushy and barely cooked - with the sauce on it, it was even mushier. when we asked the server why it was so cold, we were told that it was because of the yogurt on top, but there's no way that a little cold yogurt on top of 2-inch rolls made the entire dish cold all the way through. not even the meat could save it as it was not tasty. what's worse is that it's way overpriced.\n\nfinally, we had the kazandibi (turkish flan) - it was ok and didn't seem like it had been sitting in the refrigerator for too long. nothing to write home about.\n\nthe patio will be nice in better weather. service was good and friendly but the server should've realized we weren't happy with the cold food. i will be back for the falafel, and am willing to give it a second chance and try other dishes. i will amend my review accordingly."
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"One martini. Two martini. Three martini. Lunch! I took advantage of Amuse's Three martini lunch special and I was not disappointed. What a bargain! You get onion soup, steak frites, and (of course) three martinis of your choice for $30. (Only in the month of September...hurry!) The steak and frites were both delicious and accompanied by a delightful pesto and aoili sauce that spruced things up a bit as well. Our server, who was the bartender, was quite friendly and helpful. I have a dairy allergy, which left me unable to partake in the onion soup. They were happy to substitute a delicious salad. Also, there was a list of 5 martinis to choose from, but the bartender was flexible about those selections as well. My only complaint is that I think they were a bit busier than expected. There were no tables available (which is not surprising with such a great deal!) and the bartender seemed a bit over extended. But all in all I was pretty darn satisfied. I would stop back in for a drink or a steak frite lunch again.",
"For my birthday I wanted to try something different. I've never had french food before and chose Amuse to dine with several of my friends.\n\nThe dining room is much smaller than I had expected but the decor is anything short of impressive. Bubble chandelier light fixtures, fire place and pretty white chairs and tables. The tables were adorned with fun mesh place settings and plenty of bottled Fiji water to go around.\n\nWe started with some cocktail cuisine: Philly Pretzel Nuggets, Parisienne Gnocchi and Macaroni Au Gratin. I would recommend ANY of these as they were all delicious. I would also recommend getting a couple because they are inexpensive but also the portions are on the smaller side. As far as wine and cocktails, the wine list is pretty impressive offering a great selection and choices of 6oz or 9oz pours. I chose the William Penn cocktail, a mix of Blue Agave Tequila, Lemonade and Pomegranate juice. It was wonderful!\n\nWhile waiting for our entrees the chef sent out complimentary mussels for the table. I believe they were in a type of white wine saffron sauce. AMAZING! I hope he adds this to the menu.\n\nFor dinner I had the Crisp Duck Breast. I have never had duck before so this was me being a bit adventurous. I must warn other newly epicurious diners I did not expect it to be served medium rare. I suppose I could have asked for it at the temperature I preferred but if this is how the chef suggests eating it I did not want to send it back. I will say, even though it wasn't what I was expecting I did think the duck was very good. It was served with a three bean salad, baby carrots and bacon apple gastrique which was DELICIOUS. Most of the rest of my party had either the Mustard Crusted Salmon, Free Range Chicken or Le Hamburger (which my friend described as the best hamburger she had ever had!). Everyone enjoyed their entrees.\n\nWe thought we were too stuffed with delicious food to have dessert but did manage to try the Pots du Creme and Mille Feuille Classique. I've never tried a dessert I didn't like and these were no exception. The Pots du Creme I recommend to the chocolate lovers. What it lacks in size it makes up in chocolatey flavor! I wouldn't share this one as I could have eaten the whole thing by myself. The Mille Feuile Classique I think is pretty large and good for sharing. It is like a pastry puff with a sugar glaze and a colorful display of berries.\n\nAll in all I would have to say I had a wonderful birthday and going to Amuse played a great part in that. The service was A+, the food superb. I would recommend this place to anyone who'd like to try some French cuisine.",
"As part of the Le Meridien Hotel, the restaurant area is pretty small but still charming. We went here for the 3 martinis lunch that comes with french onion soup and steak frites for $30. How awesome and drunk was I after that. The food was good, and the martinis have a lot of kick. I particularly liked the citrus martini, so tasty! Our waitress did mention that the martini lunch ended this week but to look out for similar deals that will be coming up.",
"4 1/2. I wasn't quite sure what to expect when my group of 8 headed here last night. We were NOT disappointed. When we sat down we all collectively had a wow, this is pretty swanky moment. The decor is totally fun, modern, and for lack of a better word, swanky. \n\nThe bread was served as warm whole baguettes - a plus in my book. We were then brought an amuse bouche of asparagus soup. I ordered the steak frites, and was very pleased with my meal. It was served with 3 sauce accompaniments. The meat was cooked perfectly and I felt like they actually granted my medium rare request . . . most places like to eliminate the rare part. \n\nA great dinner and a great venue!",
"I vacillate between 3 & 4 stars because there are, indeed, numerous kinks (mostly service related) that need ironing out.\n\nI came to Amuse with a group of 13 women, and we sat at the large high-top communal table in the bar area.\n\nService was scattered from the get go - they only brought out 3 menus, we asked for more. They did not give us water until we asked. Many of us had no cutlery nor napkins. Again, we asked.\n\nSasha - one of our servers, was lovely - but stretched too thin to accommodate all of us, who ordered (partially separate checks) bar items, bar menu items and dinner menu items. Items and courses sometimes came right away and other orders were lost in the shuffle and never arrived.\n\nMeanwhile, my partner (on the same check) and I shared the $3 Parisienne Gnocchi (Paris is not known for Gnocchi, by the way), the $5 Mac & Cheese (both from the BAR menu) and a $7 side of sauteed brussels sprouts. All were delicious - but the gnocchi was SWIMMING in butter and I would not order it again. The brussels sprouts were the high point for me.\n\nOthers at the table had the Quinoa/Ratatouille dinner entree - and the Quinoa was way, way undercooked. It was crunchy. Fortunately the ratatouille was excellent.\n\nDecor is sleek & gorgeous (I mean, the place is brand new.) and the food is NOT \"Mariott-era\" hotel fare.\n\nI am pleasantly surprised and plan to return - but I will allow ample time and expect erratic and weird service.",
"3 Martini Lunch. enough said. \nThis special was supposed to only be for the month of September but maybe they brought it back for the holidays?\n\nA few girls from work and myself went for our xmas lunch yesterday. For $30 you get onion soup, steak frites and 3 martinis, we immediately were all \"yes I'll have that.\"\n\nI started with a french martini which I had never had before and it was delicious! It was vodka, chambord and pineapple juice--I love pineapple!\n\nWe received an amuse bouche which was a small spoon with artichoke and oven dried tomato. After that our onion soup came out. I am an onion soup aficionado so I was super psyched to try this. It was really rich and had a great broth except for one thing--it wasn't seasoned with salt! (don't look for s&p shakers on the table either--it's a no no) It also could have used some more cheese on top but either way it had a great slow cooked onion flavor.\n\nOur steak frites came out after we had finished our soup and noshed on some baguette. The frites were PHENOMENAL dipped in the aioli, yes even better then the steak itself. I ordered mine medium rare and it was perfect in the middle but overdone on the ends. I enjoyed eating it with the shallot and parsley pesto. It wasn't too bad but once again the steak and pesto desperately needed S&P!\n\nAfter my meal I ordered another martini, this time a cosmopolitan and whoa was it strong.\n\nOne of the great things about this place is that if you don't drink all of your martini's you can get vouchers and come back. Yeah it's a great marketing scheme to get you to come back in but it's pretty damn cool.\n\nDefinitely gets an A for decor, very modern and funky!",
"I went to Amuse with some co-workers today for their lunch special, and returned about an hour ago. If you know anything about their lunch special, then you know to disregard typos etc from here on out.\n\nFor those that do not know, Amuse hosts a unique power-lunch. It harkens back to the era of mahogany desks, 3 piece suits, and the mandatory snifter in each wood-walled office. Where a mid-day martini was not only not frowned-upon, but expected. And what better way to modernize this 50's-era ideal than to torque it to excess. For at Amuse, you get not one martini with lunch, but 3. Couple that with an amazing cup of french onion soup that could serve as a meal in itself and a fresh baguette. Then, to throw the testosterone levels off the scale, toss in a flank steak frites that is perfectly prepared, with 3 different sauces serving as its accoutrements, and now you are ready to make some serious deals. Three martinis, soup, and a steak, for $30 practically seems like 50s era pricing to boot. \n\nNever mind the fact that you are enjoying this delicious meal in the presence of massive chandeliers and neo-classical furnishings, completed by a large hearth, with a fire ablaze. I strongly recommend this lunch special to all who enjoy their classy beverages and some serious food.",
"Went here for a late Sunday night dinner with my boyfriend and another couple. Read some mixed reviews on Yelp, but I knew the only reason I was going was because I wanted the steak frites. Our waiter was very friendly, and helpful with the menu. The bread was yummy! So crusty on the outside & wonderfully soft on the inside. With the warm butter it was absolutely divine. We ordered some appetizers, 2 steak frites and 2 other dishes. Oddly, we received an appetizer that we did not order, & when we didn't touch it, our waiter asked if something was wrong with the dish.\n\nMaybe the kitchen made a mistake & sent us an appetizer by accident? Who knows? But the dish was yummy, I remember it being a short rib ravioli. The steak frites were good, the dipping sauce for the fries was even better. Dessert was okay, not memorable. In all the experience at Amuse wasn't what I expected, but it turned out to be an okay dinner. I'd probably just come back for the bread haha",
"The boyfriend and I made a last minute decision to come here for restaurant week , primarily because it was the first restaurant on the alphabetized list that was also within walking distance.\n\nWe arrived at around 5:30 on a Sunday night to find just a few people at the pub tables by the bar, and the rest of the place empty. Not only did this turn out to not be a bad sign, but we also scored the most coveted table in the house, immediately in front of the oversized fireplace. Solid five stars for ambiance.\n\nWe started with cocktails from their extensive specialty drink menu. I had a Fleur de Lis (Finlandia, Chambord, cranberry juice, lemonade) and the boyfriend had the William Penn (tequila, lemonade, pomegranate juice) since they were out of mint for Mojitos. Both were delicious and I might as well add reasonably priced at around $8 each.\n\nFirst came the amuse bouche, a shot of spiced apple cider, along with a warm baguette. The bread was served in a white paper bag, as though it had just come from the bakery, which I'll assume was kitschy rather than true. In any case it was delicious and it was all we could do to kindly decline the waiter's offer to bring us some more. Throughout our meal, service was flawless and all courses well timed and well spaced. We spent over two hours there and I appreciated that at no point were we made to feel rushed.\n\nAs a first course I chose the rainbow chard and red cabbage, served with duck confit and a poached duck egg. The combination was only weird on paper; the flavors, textures, and temperatures all complemented each other perfectly. Unfortunately, I didn't see the offering on their regular menu, but perhaps glowing reviews like this one will change that.\n\nMy second course was the Grilled Strip Steak, served with Brussels sprouts (which I typically tolerate but this time actually enjoyed), potatoes, and a mushroom vol au vent. I ended up offloading most of the steak onto the boyfriend because it was just too much for me (and his duck cassoulet was less plentiful), but what I had of it was very good. The vol au vent was a flop: pastry almost to the top, garnished with several pieces of mushroom. It wasn't just flaky but papery, and the mushrooms would have been better off on a pizza. \n\nWe both ended with Pots du Creme, which were quite good, but also nothing special. I thought I'd seen creme brulee on the online restaurant week menu, but didn't see it there. I just checked online again, and sure enough a berry creme brulee is offered, so there must have been some substitution. \n\nThe bill came out to $100 with tax and before tip, as I'd anticipated. I wouldn't say the quality of the food suffered because it was restaurant week, since there were very few other diners present, and all but our appetizers were listed on the regular menu. I would definitely come back here, if only for the decor and enticing cocktails (and my rainbow chard salad, perhaps?), but I wish the other courses were more interesting.",
"I was craving Steak Frites and this sounded fantastic and reasonable, so I chanced a visit here for Sunday night dinner and was impressed. My friend was a bit worried that she wasn't dressed up enough but jeans, a nice shirt, and cute shoes/heels are perfect for this place. The maitre d' took our coats for us and took us to the table right in front of the fireplace. We were the only people in the dining room (everyone else was at the bar) but that didn't bother us one bit. \n\nThe staff was courteous and very helpful. Our waiter was fantastic and the service was great. The cocktail list is just perfect for a drinker like me and I love how the listed drinks by type. I chose the royal rita (7.75) and my friend got the liberty bell (8.50) and for the price and quality of the drinks, this is definitely some place I would come back to just to enjoy the cocktails. Both drinks were strong and mixed perfectly. A definite must try for whiskey drinkers.\n\nWe also received fresh bread, which I could not stop eating!, and a little appetizer (for free) before our main course. And what a main course it was! My friend and I had spent a few days in Paris two years before this and had eaten at one of the best restaurants in Paris which served exclusively steak frites, so in honor we knew just what we were getting. And it was delicious. I usually like mine rare, but decided to take the advice of the chef and get it medium rare and it was perfectly cooked. The dips were scrumptious and the bearnaise aioli was my favorite. I savored the food for as long as I could and was so sad that it was gone.\n\nBut I was delighted when our waiter came back and informed us that the chef was sending out a dessert on the house just for us, to remind us of our Paris visit. He brought out this layered delight that was a cream sauce for the base, three layers of puff pastry, with strawberries, blackberries, and blue berries scattered for the filling. It was to die for. Perfect blend of crispy, tart, and sweet! \n\nOverall I was very very impressed. The decor is beautiful and the fireplace was a fantastic finish. The staff were very friendly and the overall experience was delightful. I very much intend to come here again, especially for the drinks, and do hope that they are getting more service during the weekday. This is one place that I hope will survive."
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"I've been having a down week, so I'll start off by saying my expectations were not very high. at all. I was craving fresh fruit and a smoothie. I ordered the Berries Smoothie with B-something or other for depression. HA! And grabbed a container of (what looked to be) fresh fruit. Climb up to my office and taste my smoothie. I drink protein shakes/smoothies often and they aren't always incredible, but this one. This one had absolutely no flavor. AND it felt like I was chewing on sand. I couldn't choke down more than a sip or two. Tossed THAT in the trash. Then, I opened my \"fresh\" fruit. Popped a kiwi in my mouth without paying too much attention. SOUR. Not \"oh yum, tart sour\", but \"holy crap that's mold sour\". I then took a good look down into the middle of the fruit. Mold. They'd given me moldy fruit and a sandy smoothie. I'm not impressed and I will NEVER be going there again.",
"Shame on you Enerjuicer for charging $.75 for a piece of fruit at your Suburban Station Location. Philadelphia is constantly rated at the bottom of the top 100 fittest cities. You can get a donught and coffee at Dunkin Donuts for about the same price.",
"I typically order my morning juice from this place. The juice/smoothie prices are moderate, when compared to more expensive spots like Pure Fare. But anyway, today I walk up and witness the lady cough into her wrist and proceed with the grapes... \n\n*keeps walking*",
"I went this morning wuth fresh juice on my mind, for 1 the ladies there has the nastiest attitudes. And I decided to get beets, cucumber, and kale juice and was charged $6.80 so for the attitude and the price im going to buy my self a juicer today I will never support another location ever.",
"Unfriendly staff. They all seem to have nasty attitudes. I would rather spend my money where at least I'm treated nicely.",
"Have had about three shakes from this place so far. The fruit shakes are not bad and I would order them again. The protein shake was a bit sandy though and did not have much flavor other than a horrible aftertaste. Prices are a bit high, spent about $5 on the protein shake and around $4.30 on the fruit shake. I want it to be my go to juice bar, but there is nothing grabbing me to come back.",
"I ordered the strawberry-banana fruit juice. Considering we were underground and not on a tropical island I wasn't expecting any miracles. They managed to lower my already low expectations with a watered down version of Kool-Aid. \n\nThe fruit was displayed beautifully and the customer service was great. Unfortunately you still left without much of a taste in your mouth.",
"I have been buying smoothies from here almost every day since they starting taking credit cards (very recently). It's conveniently located in suburban station and the fruit is generally really fresh; they also have a decent selection of Greek yogurts that can be mixed in with the fruit. The prices are a little higher than at a lot of the food trucks but it's more justifiable now that they will accept cards.",
"Delicious and fresh, good price. Love this juice. ES",
"I frequent this place at least 2-3 times a week as it is close to my office.. Always delicious.. And now with the extra vitamin powder added it is even better! Service is always friendly.. And I'm glad they started accepting credit cards! Worth a stop if you in Suburban Station!"
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"You hear everyone talk about how good New Orleans food is but you don't have a clue as to where to start looking for it once you get there? Ralph and Kacoos is your place to start. Why? Because you will use your experience here as the benchmark by which you judge every other culinary experience in the French Quarter and beyond. \n\nThey have all of the classic dishes you've always wanted to try. I've had crawfish etoufee at half a dozen places in New Orleans and the best version of this classic dish is served here, with freshly made hush puppies of course served with some outrageously delicious dill sauce.\n\nHere is where you try alligator bites for the first time if you must, you'll find none fresher or better prepared. The Louisiana crabcakes are an experience in themselves especially if you're accustomed to the overly breaded and combined variety...you'll find these are made with lump crab that makes you appreciate each and every bite.\n\nAs I may have mentioned in another review, it is my life's mission to find and spout about the world's best bread pudding. Famous Dave's in Chicago is my blue ribbon winner....but in New Orleans Ralph and Kacoos takes first prize, its amazing, served warm (as only it should be served) with a fantastic bourbon sauce.\n\nNow for the final reason I love Ralph and Kacoos aside from its off the beaten path location its cozy, yet contemporary library feel.....the crawfish etoufee. Long a favorite of mine, its just hard to find it made correctly with a thick roux, lots of crawfish and real rice (not that Uncle Ben's stuff)....here you'll find everything as it should be with a bonus of shrimp and crabmeat in your etoufee' as well. Pass those hush puppies because they were made to partner with the etoufee.\n\nYou just can't order a steak or seafood that you won't enjoy here. Everything is made fresh, they make all of their own sauces with fresh herbs and seasonings. Yelp back after your visit so that I can reminesce!",
"Loved our dining experience at Ralph and kacoo's.\n\nWe were brought to the restaurant for a wedding rehearsal dinner. Pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere and friendliness of the servers. Keep in mind however - service is S-L-O-W even at the bar.\n\nSalad was delicious. Rib eye steak with stuffed baked potato needed no steak sauce. Fettucine of the Sea needed seasoning. A little Lawry's would have given it that kick it needed. it was also a little cold but we attributed that to the fact that we were dining with a large group. Crawfish looked delicious and arrive in a huge pile.",
"The service is worth the visit. I've only been once, but the server was worth the cost of the meal. I had the \"whale\" sized fried soft shell crab and it was the biggest soft shell crab I've ever seen. It was good. The gumbo was way way above average but it did have a few shell pieces in it. This place is one that you should give a try if you'll be in New Orleans a few nights. Nice, quiet, cozy place with GREAT service and really good food.",
"Good food, good service, huge portions. I really enjoyed my red fish atchafalaya (sp?). It was delicious! My husband had a huge platter of all sorts of fried seafood. Hush puppies were great too. But after one meal of lots of fried food - I got fried out. If you're gonna do fried foods - here's the place to go.",
"I remember eating here as a child on Friday nights with my family. The food was always tasty and good. The first time I took my wife back to New Orleans, the only thing I would talk is all the food we would eat. This place was one of them. I wasn't impressed when I went back as an adult. The service was good and so were the portions. The only thing I could think about was a fancier Red Lobster. There are better places to eat.",
"I used to love this place but its nowhere near what it once was. The service is bad or terrible depending on when you go, and the food is not what it once was. On top of that the portions are smaller and the price is higher. There are alot better places to eat seafood in the city",
"This place was pretty good, my boyfriend loves the Shreveport location, so we tried it out this past summer.\nWe ordered 3 entrees, one as an appetizer, and they were all good. The bread is also awesome, as was the ruby (my entree). Our waiter was pretty cool, other than repeated references to my resemblance to a certain pop culture icon i despise and think is foul (after saying so, i would think he would stop reiterating how much i look like her, as obviously it will be coming out of his tip...hmm..).\nother than that annoying experience, customer service was good, food was good, and i'd go back if staying in the quarter!",
"Good adequate Cajun food, when you're hungry and in a hurry.\n\nRalph and Kacoo's is a busy family-style Cajun restaurant near the French Quarter. It's a great place to go where you know they have all the New Orleans standards: Oysters, shrimp, crawfish etoufee, catfish, gumbo, fried alligator, Cajun popcorn (deep fried crawfish), seafood platters. All at reasonable prices. \n\nYou can't eat at Commander's Palace and Arnaud's for every meal. This is a good casual meal where you don't expect to see a wine list.",
"Not worth the money. The food didn't have much flavor and the textures weren't very good (the fish were chewy and so were the crawfish beignets). If it was $15 I might give it three stars but for $30/entree I expected a lot more than this.",
"We almost always visit Ralph and Kacoo's when we stay in New Orleans. Where else can you get blackened alligator? If you find out, let me know, because this is the only place where we've found it!\n\nI've had dinner here twice and both times were good. I believe I had fried something or other both times. Nothing really spectacular, but good food, reasonable prices, and good service.\n\nLately we've taken to stopping into the bar and having a glass of wine and blackened alligator for a snack - classy combo huh? The bar area is very pretty. There are also several tables in the bar if you wish to dine with the drinkers. The tables are all right along the windows, so the people watching along Toulouse is fantastic. \n\nNow back to my main point - blackened alligator! It is so incredibly tasty. I can only compare it to fried alligator - which tastes like chicken to me - and it is so much better blackened! You get so many more flavors, and it really doesn't taste like chicken when it's served up right. I highly recommend the blackened alligator to the more adventurous foodies out there. I will warn you though - sometimes it can be a bit fatty. On our last visit however, it was perfect. I didn't have one bite with any fat in it, and neither did my hubby. So wonderful!\n\nEven if you don't want a full meal at Ralph and Kacoo's, stop in for a drink and a snack. It's a great place to rest your feet for a bit, and to enjoy the fun New Orleans atmosphere, great food, and friendly service."
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"Located in the International Plaza Mall. Definently a good place for happy hour (yummy, not watered down drinks is what you'll get). They also serve food and their burgers and quesadillas are pretty darn good. They play good music and is a good place to just chill!",
"Have not tried the food, but I enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, the sports on the TVs, and the long list of beers to choose from (though none is very high-end).",
"Love this place, feels like a cool lounge, but it's pretty large. I think they have around 100 beers on tap, and their weekly specials are awesome. Tuesdays = $1 hamburgers (of course condiments are $.25 ea, but still a great deal).\n\nGood food, not amazing, but better than regular bar food.\n\nGood mixed drinks too, like Connie said. Wish I lived closer, I would come here once/week for happy hour.",
"This place has a great deals on burgers and drinks on Tuesday night starting at 6pm. Get there early if you want to sit down. This place gets very crowded on Tuesday's. They also have a free buffet for all people ordering drinks. Burgers are $1!! and $0.25 -$0.50 for toppings.",
"$2 Burgers on Tuesday. \nThis is the place to be, especially if you are looking for a $2 carb cutter. \n\nI love the beer selection (Shiner Bock among the 40-50) on tap. It is a good place to place some pool, video games, or rank the waitresses. \n\nTater tots are good too. But I must recommend my friend's build your own burger recipe (lettuce, tomato, guacamole, bleau cheese crumbles, and onion strings).",
"Had to kill a few hours due to a delayed flight back to NY.......Big place, huge draft beer selection, nice staff, pretty good bar food (had the BBQ Meatloaf and Mash sliders..... Yeah.... I wondered about that before I ordered it too)..... Take away one star..NO Hendricks Gin.......",
"I came here with some friends after a long afternoon of shopping at the Westshore and International Malls. It was our first time so when we came in we were a little confused on whether were supposed to be seated or not. There seemed to be a host area, but no host. After standing around for a few minutes a waitress eventually told us we could sit where we want. So we found a booth and then waited a while for the waitress to finally come around.\n\nWe all ordered wings, they have a 35 cent special on Mondays that start earlier than Wingstop. I ordered BBQ and some of my friends ordered Buffalo but they ended up mostly tasting the same, with no real kick in the Buffalo wings without going to hot. \n\nThe waitress was okay, not on her A-game, but seemed to be trying to an extent. We wanted to order some wings to go as well, but apparently there is a policy against that, and french fries took forever to come until after our meal was pretty much over. \n\nYou also have to order a drink besides water as a condition of getting 35 cent wings, which is at least $2.49 for a regular drink, so the savings kind of balance out. Overall, good food but not my favorite experience.",
"Aewsome place! Great beer selection, food is really good too. The ahi tuna with edamime salad nice and cool and fresh. Hummus & tabouleah platter is great with cold fresh cucumbers, the chicken gumbo served with a scoop of white rice brings back memories of louisiana.Tempura shrimp was good but the lime chile dipping sauce was the best part of it. Szechwaun wings were good and sticky and not too hot, but still just wings BUT the luigi sandwich special ordered came perfectly ! Bartender put the TV on the sports channel of our choice, William (as in Shakespeare) our server is a blast! Erin ( a newbie) is a great server too and steared us away from things she doubted we'd like. Great mixed crowd. We'll be back over & over! OH, but it's not cheap so if you are, dont' come here.",
"Who doesn't love a swanky bar where you can drink beer while smashing on some delicious tater tots? Plus, with their Rock the Tot tater tot eating contest, you can do it without judgment.\n\nI've been only a handful of times years ago and I've yet to find another restaurant that comes close to those delectable tots. Thinking about them now is making me salivate.\n\nExcuse me while I wipe the drool from my keyboard.",
"Great place for a group outing. I went here for Tuesday's $2 burger night. You start with the burger and bun with lettuce and add toppings for additional dough. I added mushrooms, provolone cheese, and mayo for a total of $3.50- not bad, eh? And the burger was pretty good. We ordered fries and tater tots for the table which were also tasty, and they have a good beer selection with plenty on tap. If you love burgers, head on over next Tuesday for good cheap eats!"
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"I think my expectations were a little too high. Standard breakfast fare with ok pancakes (no specialty kinds). Could just go to First Watch instead.",
"Amazing breakfast. The pancakes are fantastic. The only thing I would change would be they would offer more vegetarian and vegan friendly items....soy yogurt and milk and tofu scrambles would be great!\n\nStaff is friendly and the wait is never too unbearable..always worth it.",
"This place is pretty weird. It seems like it used to be in a pubic hall for older people or something because of the arrangement and internal architecture. The service is friendly, but definitely a little strange.\n\nThe food? Well. I got buckwheat pancakes and was pretty nonplussed. They were kind of doughy in a bad way and just not very flavorful. My travel companion, Randy S. got corned-beef hash, which was the kind you get from a can, so... \n\nThe coffee was diner coffee, but the potatoes were pretty good... the star of the show was the wheat toast. You know a place can't really get over 2 stars if the star of the show is wheat toast.",
"Stopped in for breakfast with Andy P. while in St. Louis during our road trip from Dallas to Connecticut.\n\nIt's basically a diner, complete with lots of old people, about 60% of which are creepy, and likely to send dishes back at any time. My corned beef hash was pretty good. Andy didn't like his pancakes but I tried them and thought they were fairly tasty. And, yes, there was something about the wheat toast.\n\nI'd stop in here if you live in St. Louis, but if you're visiting I'd pass it over.\n\n\nAmbiance: 20/25 stars\nFood: 17/25 stars\nService: 15/25 stars\nBathroom: don't remember\nProbability of going back: 0%",
"I've been here twice. Once for breakfast and once for lunch. Both times I was very happy with the food and the service. For breakfast I got the wheat waffles with sides of bacon and oatmeal. Everything was just right, even the oatmeal. \n\nFor lunch I had the club sandwich, as you can really judge a place by the job they do on their club. It was perfect. The meats were perfect, and the bacon was crisp as was the bread. The fries were tasty, and were crisp as well. \n\nIt is true that there are some real characters among the clientle. I had so much fun watching the cranky old people, as well as the artsy people who were clearly nursing experiences with various sorts of chemicals.",
"I feel like this is the non-chain version of IHOP. It's a little better than your average breakfast eatery, but it's still not that special. It's certainly not better than mom would make it, and yet, we keep going back, along with everyone else in South City after church on Sundays.\n\nEven though it's not anything special, the food is always satisfying. Big plates of pancakes come out piping hot, which is better than when you wait all morning for your food only to get it cold. The eggs aren't prepared any special way, but again, they are warm when you get them and they will cook them any way you desire. The staff is friendly, if often crunched for time, which is understandable considering how packed the place usually is. Although sometimes this place can feel like you are getting rushed through, and although it is often crammed with screaming babies and slow moving geriatrics, that's simply the nature of a neighborhood breakfast eatery such as this one. Consider it part of the ambiance, dump some syrup on your French toast and enjoy the ride. If you look around the restaurant, you will notice, most people generally are.",
"This place falls into the same category as IHOP and Denny's. Okay...maybe a LITTLE better than both, but not much. There's something about places like this that makes me feel dirty. I have no idea. \n\nANYWAY, the food is pretty decent. I've been here on two occasions, and I wasn't disappointed either time. Their pancakes are tasty, and so is the french toast. Their hot chocolate is good, and comes with a HUGE dollop of whipped cream on top. \n\nI guess if I was starving and in the area, I'd stop by again. I wouldn't make a special trip.",
"Chris' does a GREAT breakfast. The food is fresh, not greasy. They don't have a variety of pancakes, but they do the basics well and they are very consistent. There's something about their eggs (love 'em), and they have a variety of options available to those with restricted diets (i.e. vegetarian, diabetic, low cholesterol/fat). \n\nI'm not particularly thrilled about Chris' as a dinner hangout. It's basic family steak house fare and slightly overpriced, unless you want a great place to treat your grandparents to a meal they'll enjoy ( and catch the early-bird specials). \n\nAs a whole, this privately owned (Bartolino's) establishment cannot be compared to a chain restaurant as some folks choose to do. There is definitely a difference in the food, atmosphere and management. The interior was updated a few years back, but still has a dated feel. Chris' is popular with families and folks of all ages.",
"I myself, am not a breakfast person to say the least. Most mornings i forget to even eat it but with that said i felt that i should write something up on this place. Last saturday myself and some of my family came in after the memory walk in forest park to partake in some food because we were famished after walking 3 miles. I agree with most of the people writing a review of this place that the breakfasts are GREAT. I had the summer omlette which was very, very good. It had bacon, spinach and tomatoes with provel cheese (i know some don't like that but it was rather good on this). The pancakes are good, but not memoriable to say the least. The servers were quick and there alot if we needed something (there was 10 of us in the group) so i can give kudos to them putting up with all of us loud and crazy people.",
"Every review on here is completely wrong. Chris' Pancakes are the shit. I don't know what's wrong with these people.\n\nEvery single time I've been to Chris', I've had a great experience. Yes, it is another mecca for the elderly and could use a make over but the food is delicious. I love the corned beef. \n\nThe bloody mary is probably the best I've found in St. Louis."
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"These dumplings are one of the best things that I have ever tasted. My favorites are the Roast Pork Sandwich (pork, sharp provolone and broccoli rabe) and BBQ chicken (shredded BBQ chicken and smoked Gouda cheese), but all of the flavored are excellent. I served them for a party recently, and 50 were gone in a flash. My guests raved about them. I read Jared J's review and have to wonder....are we talking about the same dumplings?",
"I first had Humpty's Dumplings at Manayunk StrEAT festival. There were tons of awesome food stands, but Humpty's easily stood out as the best. My first time at their stand, I ordered the cheesesteak dumpling. It was a unique take on a Philadelphia classic - deep fried dough filled with cheese and steak. Delicious. Obviously I went back for more. I had their apple pie, barbecue chicken, buffalo chicken, and roasted vegetable. All of them were amazing! Since discovering them in Manayunk, I have made an effort to show up at all the farmer's markets, festivals, and events they advertise they will be attending. I have yet to be disappointed with anything these dumpling guys put out!",
"Let me first start by saying that the service by these guys is amazing. They really have an attention to detail which shows in their food. \nSecond, the most important part: the dumplings. Or should I say little balls of heaven! I've never had something that I didn't like from them, and they will change your perspective about what you think a dumpling is. The flavors are so well rounded and work so well together, that I dare you to have just one!\nBottom line, if you haven't yet, get your hands on these dumplings!! You won't be sorry!!!!",
"What a great addition to the area. Great personal service at the counter. Tonight we tried the buffalo chicken noodles, the BBQ chicken Bao bun and 2 different dumplings and they were all delicious \n\nCan't wait to go back\n\nOnly issue is on yelp it lists the closing hour as 5pm",
"So good! I loved all of the fun and inventive flavors. I got the spinach and ricotta bao and dumplings, as well as the sausage, onion and pepper noodles and they were all amazing. Great customer service, everyone was very friendly. Only wish there were more vegetarian options, I'm sure they'd be just as good!",
"Seriously the best dumplings and noodles I have ever eaten... Spinach, cheese steak, pork and broccoli rabe, Apple pie, buffalo chicken... Yum!!! A perfect bite. The noodle were extremely enjoyable as well. Spoke with the owner(one of them anyway) had a free beer and a great time. I highly recommend this place. It's new location on Keswick ave in Glenside !!!",
"I have been a fan of HD's for a while, but last night was the first time I've been in their new space on Keswick Ave. The space is nice, if still a bit raw, and does not have much seating. If there is something going on at the Keswick Theater, you will need to be prepared to hunt for parking. I was there early, so I parked in the lot behind the theater; as soon as I began walking back to my car, the parking space vultures were circling for my spot!\n\nI did takeout. I got two orders (5 @)) of the cheese steak dumplings and one of the specials, spinach ricotta. Both were excellent, especially the spinach. I ordered 2 noodle bowls, buffalo chicken and roast pork. Excellent as well, but a little on the oily side. One noodle bowl and some dumplings would be a good meal to share; as a matter of fact, there was a cute couple doing just that while I waited for my order - one bowl, two sets of chopsticks, sigh. The buffalo chicken was spicy and topped with bleu cheese. The roast pork was even better, with nice chunks of meat, broccoli rabe, and sharp Parmesan on top. All it needed was some roasted peppers. AND, I decided to get some bao at the last minute: the traditional pork and a BBQ Chicken. Both were a good size and well-filled with a flavorful filling, I was disappointed in the BBQ chicken, however, because the wrapper/dumpling was undercooked and doughy; the pork was just fine. \n\nThe owners like to experiment, so the specials change often even though the core offerings remain the same. They are planning on expanding their offerings gradually, and I look forward to their Pho as the chillier weather approaches. I tried it at the Primex Garden Center market this past winter, and it was wonderful! I have not tried a sweet dumpling yet - that's on the list for next time. The owners and staff are great people, and are certainly excited to share their products. Please give them a try - just don't take my parking space!!",
"Love the noodles at this place! The food was fresh and tasted great. I had the cheesesteak noodle which was so good. Tried 3 out of the 4 dumplings that they had and they were all fresh and tasted great. The bao I wasn't a fan of but that's just more of me being me. Wanted to try something different and I just didn't like it. I will defiantly be back for the noodles though!!!",
"SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nIf you open a restaurant you cant not now how to do your job. Well obviously not for Humpty DUMPlings. First off the Edamame and Spinach dumplings were good but average. What is that about. Everything was horrible. Worst choice they have ever made was to but a cheese burger in a dumpling. Not rushing back.",
"Delicious! Although I hope one day they allow buying a variety in one order, the dumplings look good and taste good also. I ordered the BBQ chicken, Philly Cheesesteak (the best) & the Apple Pie. Next time, I want to try the noodles"
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"UNBELIEVABLY DELICIOUS!!\n\nMy family and I visited New Hope two weeks ago, and wanted a vegetarian meal... so how perfect was it that we found Jaffron. While I was a little skeptical at first (because no one was eating there when we arrived), we all left extremely satisfied and blown away by how fresh and good everything we ordered tasted.\n\nI ordered the Baigain Bharata, and honestly this was the best mashed eggplant dish I've ever had in my life. Seriously. It was that good. I live in NYC and and never found a place to make it taste this good. It was indeed outstanding! My wife ordered some curry vegetables and her cousin ordered the Mali Kofta, which we were again blown away by how good this dish tasted. The food here is EXCELLENT!\n\nI will definitely go back to New Hope, if not to only to hang in a cool little small town but also to enjoy some really really good Indian Food at Jaffron.",
"Some of the best Indian food around. We ordered naan, chicken tikka masala and chicken makhani. Well developed flavors in the rich sauces with moist tender chunks of chicken. The naan was piping hot and crisp. The place just opened, so it's not busy. Would have been a five star, but the ambiance needs a little work. If you love discovering a little hole in the wall with incredible food... This place is for you. But bring cash... Being new, they are still getting set up with the credit card machine.",
"Small, unassuming place, but I decided to try the $7.95 all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, figuring I had nothing to lose. Everything was extremely delicious, and you certainly can't beat the price.",
"This is my new favorite lunch spot. The buffet is awsome...take ur pick of 6 or 8 delicious indian dishes + nan + desert for under 10 bucks.",
"The food was very good and reasonably priced. The place is small but clean. The people who work there could not be nicer. We'll definitely go back.",
"i am new to the indian game, admittedly, but i love it. as soon as jaffron opened, i was itching to try it. the samosas were huge and quite tasty. i just wish they had lamb or chicken samosas on the menu. the chicken vindaloo was super spicy, but excellent. naan in any form is amazing, and garlic naan is my latest obsession. love. i also ordered the lamb seekh kabob. pretty good but probably not my favorite. i got takeout, and everything was cooked perfect and in a timely manner - anything served in a buffet is suspect, no matter where you go or what you get. i think it's unfair to judge a restaurant based on a buffet. anyway, the staff was SO sweet. i can't wait to go back.",
"Used a SpinSaver deal here on Friday night. Firstly, this place is small so us coming a little later in the night was a good thing (less people). Secondly, they are a BYOB which is another plus for us. The prices are very reasonable for the area and I'm happy to report that the food is very good. We started off with Alo Papdi Chat from the appetizer menu - it was soooo fresh and delicious, I highly recommend you give this a try. I've never had anything like it at another restaurant but loved it. For our entree, we got the chicken korma (my fav indian dish) which was amazing...some of the best I've ever had. We also tried the Butter chicken which was good but not the best ever. The naan and the service was also good. We'll definitely be back and are happy to welcome Jaffron to the area!",
"My friends and I were visiting New Hope for the day and we came across this place. We have had Indian food before but this place just blew us away. The owner was so friendly and greeted us with such a smile. We got the onion bhaji as and appitizer and it was delicious. As a compliment he brought out this rice nut dish. Im not sure what it was called but it was fantastic. Something nice to nibble on while you waited for food. We had the chicken and the shrimp tikka masala. This was amazing. I wanted to lick my bowl of the sauce. And the great thing was he brought us as much rice and we needed, which by the was was delicious by itself. Ive been to more expensive places and this place is just as good and cost less and I got a lot more for my money. This was better serive than other places I've been. I would 100% recommend this place. I would go back to New Hope just to eat there.",
"Passed the Chicken Tikka Masala test with flying colors. Assorted pakora appetizer tasty will definitely eat here again.",
"This will be our third Indian restaurant that we have tried and it was great! We made reservations, thinking it was a Friday night on Labor Day weekend. Like Mike W. we were skeptical when we entered at 630 and there was only one couple eating. The place is small and has the feel of a take out place. I assured my wife that since the restaurant got good reviews we would be fine. Boy was I right! The first good sign was the sauces that came with the flat bread? They were very good and that put us at ease. We ordered Assorted Pakora, garlic naan and Alo Papdi Chat. Great flavor and portion on all three. I had the goat curry and thought it was very tasty with just the right heat. This was the first time I had goat so I don't have anything to compare to, seemed to be a fatty meat, which added alot of flavor, quite a few bones as well. The wife had chicken vindaloo and raved about it. We were stuffed by the time we left and the bill was only $42 and the wife had leftovers! The owner, Abu, was very nice. He seemed very genuine and explained that his place was small and not that busy, but he wanted to put out the best meal he could. At least that is what I took from the conversation, very heavy accent. Great place people!! Help Abu make it work."
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"This is a review for the club itself. They offer salsa lessons on Wednesdays (intermediate), Fridays (beginner) and Saturday (beginner, I believe). Cover is 5 dollars on Wednesday and 10 dollars on Fri/Sat. Because it is the cheapest on Wednesday, it tends to be the most packed on that day (yes, even more than the weekend). They play mostly salsa music on Wednesday for the hardcore salsa dancers and more of a variety of salsa, merengue and bachata on the weekends. But beginners, don't be intimidated. The crowd is very friendly and everyone is almost always willing to dance with you. I guess the main reason why I do not give the place 5 stars is because since it's one of the most popular spots to hit in Old City for salsa, it tends to be very very crowded and there's hardly any room for dancing since the dance area isn't that big. Still, if you want to relax, you can always chill at the bar and enjoy some great latin music.",
"So, I lived in Mexico for a while, which did nothing for my Latin dancing skills except, of course, make me self-conscious of them. I'm a disaster. But, if you're into the Latin scene, Brasil's is probably one of the best places in Philly to find yourself a competent partner, or, if you're a beginner, to improve your steps. The music is what you'd expect -- salsa, merengue, bachata -- and the crowd on the weekends is generally an even Latin-gringo mix, so, for the gringos/as among us, you needn't be afraid of embarrassing yourselves at Brasil's. There are always hopeless types like myself out there to make you look good.",
"To be honest, I have never really enjoyed myself at Brasil's unless I show up with someone I know. It could be that it gets crowded there on Wednesdays and alot of people end up crashing or stepping on you. Without that annoyance, I think I'd have a better time.\n\nMany of the beginner dancers show up early in the night, but the more advanced dancers tend to come around 11 pm when the \"working\" crowd seem to leave. That's when the dnace floor clears up and it becomes easier to dance.\n\nI haven't been there in a while, but from what someone else has told me, the place isn't the same as I remember it. I will be visiting Brasil's again the Friday after Thanksgiving and will let you know how it goes.\n\nI give it two thumbs up for the cheap cover. Last time I went it was $5. \n\nArren\nSalsa Dancing Addict\nhttp://www.salsa-dancing-addict.com",
"Brasil's is both a restaurant and a night club, but a Philly-based colleague of mine (who, like most locals, knew nothing about their menu) described it mainly as one of the city's best scenes for Latin dance. He was right.\n\nTaking his advice, I arrived early (9:30 pm) on a Friday night to warm-up before the arrival of the post-dinner crowds. Already, there were dozens of pairs lined up on the dance floor, carefully trying to follow the lead of a dull, lifeless, barely audible woman. [I have a preference for fiery, passionate, whip-cracking Latin dance instructors. She seemed more like an exhausted grad student from Penn, working the night shift.] \n\nThe large, second-level dance floor seems comfortably spacious at first, but it evenutally reaches maximum capacity at 11:00 pm, when you have to wait your turn to shake your groove thing. \n\nEven when full, however, the space is great for people watching. The roughly equal male/female ratio is ideal for singles looking for an excuse (i.e., dancing) to approach perfect strangers. I got a kick out of watching a bunch of not entirely unattractive, gold-chain wearing guys from Jersey try to pick up some prissy Swarthmore girls. \n\nOnce patrons secure a spot on the dance floor (or its outskirts), very few of them seem to leave. I went to get a drink down at the first floor bar, and--after 10 minutes of trying to make my way back upstairs--found my spot taken by a gawking, suburban couple. I walked to find another hangout somewhere along the sidelines, but was soon tapped on the shoulder by a flirty bystander, who smiled and kindly asked for a dance. Without hesitation, I obliged.",
"5 stars for dance lessons on Fridays.\n\nI don't stay long after the lesson because I'm not the best dancer. I keep planning to start going here weekly. I think I'll make it tomorrow.",
"I recently started going here after being disappointed with Cuba Libre. Brasil's is by far a better place to dance. It's definitely a hot spot when it comes to the Philly Salsa scene. They offer lessons around 9:15 on Wed, Fri, and Sat. Cover is $5 before 11 and $10 after 11, but that included the lesson if you go early enough. Most of the dancers here really know what they are doing, but people are friendly and will definitely dance with you anyway. Gets crowded and hot, so be careful what you wear! And it's definitely not closed, enough though it says that it is ....",
"A few months ago, the DJ became angry at a few of the patrons (for not dancing, apparently) & stopped the music to yell at them, calling them fa**ots. I immediately went up to him to explain that I found that language offensive. Instead of listening, he literally put his hands on my shoulders & pushed me out of the way without even asking me to move. When I returned later to address it with him again, he was extremely rude, asking me if I was a fa**ot. He was not apologetic or willing to concede that his language was offensive. Giving up on him, I tried to speak with management. The bouncers looked suitably appalled & called the owner over to speak with me. The owner stated he was drunk at the time but would be interested in speaking with me about it at another time. He gave me his number. I called. He never called back. Another attempt to speak with management again found them unresponsive. I will not be returning.",
"I have two left feet, but on Saturday nights from 9pm till 10:30 -- I am salsa dancing! Brasil's has found the most gifted beginner salsa instructors and salsa never was so easy! \n\nSo, if you want to learn a few basic salsa steps, Brasil's is the place! For a low entrance fee ($5 for women, $10 men) you will have hours of fun.\n\nIf you see me there with my girlfriends ... come on over and say Hi!",
"Nice spot!!. So back in 2004 I really didn't like this place. It was full of dance teachers on their off time who were too good to dance with us common folk and would take up the whole dance floor. Around 2007 or so I guess some things changed and now the atmosphere is very lax. The lessons are pretty good and it's a great chance for people to learn how to salsa. It gets packed around 11:30 or and the atmosphere is pretty good with guys asking girls to dance. Depending on who's the dj you will hear newer music or more of the favories. I def recommend it. And if your crowd wants to take a break from salsa, you can go downstairs for hip hop dancing.",
"\"S\" is for SALSA! The girls wanted a fun night out to celebrate a birthday but we didn't want to do the usual. Thanks to handy dandy Yelp, I found Brasil's. Check it, the situation was perfect. We got there around 9 when the place opened, and had time for a drink before the dance lesson. \n\nI have since forgotten the instructor's name but he was amazing! You could tell he was used to teaching novice salsa dancers like us and was really positive. The lesson started by practicing basic steps alone in line formations. Then, the men paired up with ladies and we were in a rotation system. \n\nBy the time the lesson was over, I was able to do a couple steps, badly. But hey, I was being a good sport and dance the night away."
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"Outstanding pasta. I got the porcini pasta with Marinara and meatballs and it was flat out excellent. I am an Italian food snob having grown up in Boston and this scratched the itch like only mama mia's does for me in Nashville. \n\nTiramisu is also homemade and top notch. \n\n$11 for a large portion.\n\nDefinitely worth a shot.",
"Wonderful pasta, wonderful service, and wonderful space!\n\nMy friends and I went to try them out on their opening day and they were fantastic. The three of ordered different meals and everyone was super satisfied. I had the campanelle pasta with pesto and meatballs. It was served with herb focaccia bread but the star was the pasta and the meatball with a kick. Mine cost $15 because there was an up charge for the campanelle and for the meatballs. They asked me if I wanted parmesan or basil added to my meal which made my very happy!\n\nMy friend had spinach fettuccine with alfredo sauce with meatballs and my friend had the freshly made tortellini with marinara sauce. Her marinara sauce was one of the best I have ever tasted. It was light and super tasty. We also had the tiramisu which was pretty good. We were all super full by the end of our meal. \n\nOur food was served in a plastic bowl and has a top for easy takeaway with plastic forks, knives, and spoons placed where you pick up your food. You'll order and then you can stand around or sit to wait. They will call your name for you to pick up your order.\n\nMy friends and I were super pumped about late night menu that happens Thursday-Sunday from 9PM-2AM. Who doesn't want a meatball sub, some green chili mac n' cheese or fresh cut fries with yazoo gerst beer cheese after a fun night out? We're pumped to come back. \n\nThanks for opening up a store front. There is only bench seating against one wall and then the other is window seating that faces outside. I would say that it can seat 12. Hopefully they'll get so busy they will have to expand! \n\nYou can also buy their homemade pasta to take home too!",
"I wanted to like this meal but it was unfortunately just average.\n\nEvery aspect of the rigatoni with marinara and meatballs was just bland. The meatballs were OK but absolutely not what an authentic Italian meatball should taste like. Their recipe had far too much non meat filler and not enough meatball to it. The pasta and sauce were just... missing something.\n\nThe ravioli was better but nothing spectacular.\n\nI guess nothing really beats the price point here so I would certainly like to give this place another shot. The staff was wonderful and attentive. However this meal left a lot to be desired.",
"YALL. this place is no joke. we went tonight on their opening day. they were supposed to be open until 2am but ran out of food right after we got there (around 10:30). \n\nI got spinach fettuccini with Alfredo and marinara with meatballs. the boyfriend got the meatball sub. \n\nTHE MEATBALLS WERE SO GOOD. the interior was quaint but very hip, the staff rocked and the food was amazing. they were out of some things but that's ok because we left very happy. \n\nwill definitely be back!",
"This is a much needed addition in East Nashville where pizza joints abound and your only option for Italian is Pomodoro East. Nicoletto's is an extremely well executed casual Italian concept. The pasta is handmade each day, in addition to a variety of sauces. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about their product. A visit here won't break the bank either, with prices being truly moderate, particularly in consideration of the quality of food provided. Not only are they open for lunch and dinner, but they offer late night hours Thursday through Saturday. If you can't get enough of their pasta during business hours they offer dried versions of their pastas and flours produced at a local factory. Bravo Nicoletto's for providing real, fresh Italian quickly and at a reasonable price.",
"So happy Nicoletto's is here! My honey & I came in last night for dinner and it was very delicious. I ordered the Spinach Pasta with Marinara and Meatballs and the Arugula Salad. He had Fusslili with Chicken and Pesto and a Caesar Salad. Both pasta dishes came with Focaccia bread. We ate everything! This is a much needed establishment in East Nashville and we can't wait to go back. \n\n- I couldn't find a phone number listed on their website and the number on their yelp page was busy. We wanted to call in our order ahead of time, but instead we went in to order. No biggie! We imagined as their first week open, they're working out kinks. Still, dinner was delish :)",
"We've been buying Nicoletto's pasta at the farmers market for about a year now. It's the best. We are so excited they've finally opened a retail location.\n\nThe interior is simple and clean with nothing to distract from the wonderful work these guys are doing. \n\nThey're also located right next to my favorite late night bar (Mickey's Tavern) and have a fabulous late night menu on the weekend.",
"Super sad, super disappointed. Live right down the street from this place and had high hopes. Sadly my hopes are crushed because I just paid 35$ for two bowls of pasta that were extremely dissatisfying. Pesto has no flavor. Meatballs were filled with breadcrumbs and uneven grinds of meat. They were also too overcooked so they had a hard shell on them. Idk what they are trying to do here but hopefully it's just new restaurant jitters that is holding up the flavor of the food. I paid way too much for a bowl of pasta with no flavor",
"When we came in we were the only folks in the place. We ordered Spinach pasta with chicken of some sort. After waiting close to 20 minutes the guy cooking our dish is in the process of removing the fresh pasta and he dumps it out of the basket and yells out audibly \"IT JUST FELL OUT OF THE BASKET EVERYWHERE\". I can't see exactly what's going on but there is a huddle around the pasta pot with the manager for the better part of 2 minutes. I then hear the guy cooking the pasta say are we still gonna sell it to him??? Followed by the manager giving him a look like of course we are dummy. I'm not saying the pasta hit the floor or anything but it defiantly hit the side of the pot/counter top etc..... We took it to go, I ate one bite of the Spinach pasta andthrew it in the trash.....beyond flavorless, litteraly not even a suspicion of salt in the whole dish, sauce was watery and gross. We paid $9 for a Ceasar which consisted of lettuce with the worst knife cuts I've ever seen 1/16 cup of flaked cheese and half a hoagie bun that was toasted several hours ago and is now cold and soggy hacked up and tossed on top (reference picture.) I worked my way through High School and College in multiple different Italian resturants, and belive me when I tell you this shit would not fly. Had high hopes for this establishment, we will never be going back there again. This place is for late night drunks who don't know any better.",
"Best pasta I've ever had! The meatball had a little spice to it and was delicious. Make sure you get it in a to-go container, you'll need it!"
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"I went here after being on a four month trip around Europe. I was craving eggs for breakfast (in most of W. Europe people eat just some coffee and a croissant in the morning) and Asian food (there was little good Asian food in many of the countries where we traveled). \n\nI went with my boyfriend. We shared a crawfish omelet ($6.95) and veggie pad see kow ($7.95), which is a flat noodle dish and contained bamboo shoots and some other vegetables. Both were delicious, especially after adding tons of chili sauce to everything. The omelet came with a smallish serving of average tasting grits -- certainly the low point of the meal, but still satisfying enough. \n\nEven though I was stuffed, we ordered their one dessert, crispy indulgent banana egg rolls with some kind of incredible ice cream that tasted almost like cheesecake ($3.95). I have had similar desserts to this before in other restaurants, but they didn't compare. \n\nThe service was also good. They were very nice, and filled up our water glasses as often as we needed, another welcome change after four months of only bottled water in restaurants.\n\nI am looking forward to returning soon!",
"This is a quaint little restaurant with a great menu, the best-EST Thai Tea in the city, hands down and a dynamite staff.\n\nI've visited this restaurant several times (like more than 8xs this year alone) and I have never had a bad dish or experience. The food is made to order and the staff is truly phenomenal!!!\n\nThai food made the way Thai food is supposed to be made. And the prices fall right in line with what's expected. \n\nI recommend this restaurant hands down for that 'authentic' Thai taste; they have an actual Taiwanese cook!!!",
"A very nice surprise.\nAffordable and delishh, this place has excellent service and the food is surprisingly elegant!\nThe \"house\" salad (for a brunch/thai place, you expect the standard greens, carrots, cucumbers, dressing) is complex, addictive, and an experience in itself. It contains three different sauces, sweet, marinated cucumbers, a BILLION vegetables, and pretty spring greens, all served very beautifully. A steal at $5.\nBoyfriend and I both got noodle dishes which were equally surprisingly complex and delicious. I think I got the Phat Woon Zen, which was around $8, moist, pretty, also addictive.\nA great place at a great location for a great price. Can't beat it. Will absolutely be returning.",
"Went there for breakfast and loved it. Staff was very friendly, prices are very reasonable, and food was great. I am not a Thai food expert but it's great too.",
"Sat outside here for lunch last week with a friend. Wonderful porch to chill out on. It was nice to sit for a little while with our Thai iced coffees (perfectly yummy and definitely recommended) and chat until our food came. \nGreat service, good prices and the food was tasty. Coming from NYC I'm used to being able to get Thai food whenever I want so I'm really glad to have found this place early on my relocation down here. I'd hate to have a yearning for Green Curry or Pad Thai and have to attempt to make it myself. \n\nAdded bonus for the breakfast menu available if you rather have pancakes and bacon.",
"We walked over from Tulane with our son (a student there) -- sat inside because of the impending storm, though some brave folks were on the porch anyway. Very nice place, friendly service, tasty (and interesting) food; I had pecan chicken, not something I'd find at the Thai places near me!",
"Had lunch - veggie noodles with a spicy basil sauce, and a hot and sour thai soup. Both were terrific. We had an appetizer of shu mai dumplings which were also outstanding. They were also very accomodating - I asked for the soup (which was an appetizer size) to be served as a full meal size and they were happy to do so. \n\nThe service was great as well and the restaurant is very quaint inside. \n\nMy only complaint would be that the menu seemed a little too small and that it would be nice if they had some cheaper options for lunch. But all in all it was quite good.",
"Chill Out Café was named best Thai restaurant by New Orleans magazine late last year. Best Thai?! And I hadn't eaten there? How could this be? After scoping out the location on my shopping-palooza trip earlier this month, E & I went for dinner on a chilly, rainy Friday night. \n\nThe menu is eclectic to say the least. Traditional American breakfast is served all day as well as Thai specialties and gumbo thrown in for good measure. I stuck with the red curry (I have an obsessive devotion to Thai curries) and E was intrigued by green bean noodles (I think) - they turned out to be glass noodles with veggies though. Both dishes were very good and service was quick, especially considering that the only server (who is also an owner, I think) was very pregnant. \n\nIt's a small restaurant with maybe 10 tables inside (and as many outside on the porch I think). Outside was not an option that night. The Thai menu is limited compared to other restaurants in town. But what they have, they seem to make very well. The prices are VERY good.",
"Update: since I reviewed Chill Out a couple of years ago, the business has expanded and the staff's knowledge of the menu deepened. I am 100% happy every time I eat there! It is a gorgeous spot with delicious food! \nOriginal review: Being vegan in New Orleans is some tough business, particularly when trying to eat out. Asian cuisine is usually the \"safe route\" - there's always something without dairy or meat in Asian food, right? Maybe in most Americanized Asian restaurants, but not at Chill Out. It's quite simple to ask for a dish without fish or oyster sauce, no meat, sub tofu; however, at Chill Out, the employees I have encountered are in the process of learning English, which means that asking for a dish without something is rather unsuccessful (on both parts - we merely do not speak the same language). If I wasn't vegan, I can confidently give Chill Out a 5-star rating - the wait staff is friendly, the atmosphere is quaint and inviting, and the food is tasty. If you have diet preferences or even allergies for that matter, though, I would suggest bringing your business elsewhere for the time being.",
"Remember that time when you were a kid and you thought you could mix up canned pears, soy sauce, and chicken nuggets? Yeah, it's kind of like that. Fusions rarely work out...and this place is no exception."
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"getting to this location tends to be a pain in the ass, but it is SO worth it! i CRAVE the unforgettable (no bacon for me plz) and last time i was there, i got the bowtie chicken pasta as a side. it was AWESOME! plus, they have cherry coke...oh oh oh and you get a free cookie. who DOESN'T want a free cookie!? worth the trip...fer serious.",
"Okay, this sandwich place as some of the dumbest names for its menu items. The \"Baggins Unforgettable\"? Are you kidding me? If it didn't taste so great I would boycott based on principle.\n\nThat being said, their sandwiches are freaking great. My whole office is generally obsessed with Baggins, but I had my first try today. Got the Unforgettable, and although I may not remember it in my 70s, it was delicious. The ingredients were fresh and the bacon crisp.\n\nThe sides were a little less impressive. The cookies use WAY too much molasses and the carrot cake sort of freaked me out. I think Baggins is a great lunch spot and the prices are great. Just try really hard to get past the silly naming gimmick.",
"I've been a Baggin's devotee since I lived in Tucson a few years ago, but I was impressed when I returned a few weeks ago to find that they had opened up a flagship store. It is not only larger (being located in the old Jason's Deli location), but their menu is about thrice as big as before. They now make a variety of speciality salads, panini, and other new sandwiches, soups, and sides. \n\nWhile there, it was certainly an \"all hands on deck\" situation with their staff. It appeared that the cashiers were working on a new P.O.S. system and there were so many people in the kitchen (in an organized fashion, mind you), I assumed that there was some training going on. Everyone I encountered was happy and attentive and--though the space was still obviously new to them--no one I saw working appeared to be frazzled. An excellent experience and I look forward to returning to that location again.",
"The only reason we went here to eat was because at 2:00 on a Saturday afternoon, Olive Garden across the parking lot still had a 20 minute wait. The pregnant lady with me was starving so we took the short walk to Baggins. \n\nNeither of us had ever been here before so we took a little time to check out the menu. Some of the sandwich names give you no clue what the ingredients are (Unforgettable Baggins, Prime Baggins, High Baggins, Sundown Baggins) so you have to take the time to read the sandwich descriptions. \n\nThe food was good except if you order a Grinder and you want it hot, you have to tell them when you order that you'd like it hot. Otherwise it arrives cold and when you go up to the counter and ask them why it isn't hot, they'll say, \"Because you didn't say you wanted it hot!\" The menu doesn't say anything about the temperature of the sandwich so that's how they get away with stating the obvious. \n\nI would still come here again particularly if Olive Garden had a long wait time and somebody with me really needed to eat.",
"First of all, realize the address for this location is probably wrong. I put it in my GPS and it brought me to an empty building that used to have Baggin's written above it. Then I googled Jason's Deli on Broadway and put in THAT address and that's where this location is.\n\nThe sandwiches are fresh, quick and really super good. The Unforgettable is my favorite, especially with no cream cheese, add mustard....yum. And you can't beat anyplace that wants to hand you a warm chocolate chip cookie when you walk in the door. Great for a quick lunch during the workweek and close to Davis-Monthan for all the military folk.",
"YUM! fast and delicious sandwiches. I love BBQ sauce and this place has some that is to die for. Super quick service and a great stop for lunch. I would recommend this to anyone who likes sandwich/salad/soup shops.",
"Great place for lunch. We probably had Baggin's delivered to our office every other week, and I loved everything I tried, especially the Cheesesteak, Baggin's Club, and the Unforgettable.\n\nReasons why I don't give this a 5: It closed around 2, and I'm sometimes a late lunch eater, they sometimes screwed up my order (i.e. put onions on my sandwich when I told them I was allergic, though always gave me something free to make up for it), little bit on the pricey end for lunch, and they were often out of the things we wanted, especially the Southwestern Tuna, potato salad or pasta salad. But as far as the food itself - can't do much better!",
"i think my experience is closer to 3.5 stars. \n\nwent with my roomies for an early dinner before shopping at the mall after a particularly rough day at work. the interior is a little lackluster, but hey, i'm more into food, so ambiance is always a secondary factor.\n\nordered a 1/2 soup 1/2 sandwich combo ($8) which comes with a drink. they do not have a great drink selection. and i'm picky. i only like raspberry iced tea. got the old pueblo chicken, which is chicken, pesto, artichokes, annnnnd.... other yummy stuff on dutch crunch bread! i love dutch crunch! but this one was... a wee bit too crumbly. the sandwich was good, but nothing SPECTACULAR. \n\nthe soup was tomato-basil, and was more like cream with a touch of tomato-basil. don't get me wrong, it tasted GOOD, but probably deleted my workout from the day before after 2 spoonfulls. like a good little fatty, i ate 3/4 of it. hah. i wish it was more veggie-based, with a touch of cream!\n\nso. would i come back? perhaps. but there are other places nearby that appeal to my picky palate a bit more. not bad, but not great either.",
"Greeted at the door with a warm cookie And smile...while I look wide eyed at all the great choices and amazing salads on display. I went with the special sandwich - soft, great bread with chicken, tomatoe, artichoke...very great.\nVery nice personal service...a repeat for me!",
"Good panninis. Decent prices. Service was fast and it was busy."
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"There is also a Sauce on Broadway and Rosemont (next to Pei Wei, Target, across the street from Barnes and Noble). Both locations are good. I like the Broadway location a bit more just because it has more space. The pizza here is thin crust. I've tried almost every flavor, and have liked them all. I recommend the traditional sausage or pepperoni, but also be sure to try the prociutto and melon or the potato pizzas. The salads are tasty as well.",
"What a wonderful pizza parlor! This place has some very unique flair but offers traditional pizzas if you're not into fun. They even have pizza with fruit on it! I love this place and I love their food!",
"This is a great place to sit and eat. They have an awesome menu, friendly service, and a comfortable atmosphere! not to mention fancy-schmancy bathrooms. Their portions are pretty big, but it's so good, before you know it you will have eaten the whole pizza! at least, I did!",
"Very good, trendy pizza 'parlor' and unique, above average salads.\nIf you like thin crusts this is your pizza place.",
"this is jenifer's alter ego from tucson.... i would like to say that sauce is hardly a pizza parlor.... so dont be mistaken people. the macaroni and cheese is amazing. to say the least it is an orgasm in a pasta shell.",
"Yummy and not expensive, chicken ceasar pizza is amazing, a sald on top of a pizza! Other pizzas are good too, beer and wine served.",
"Not a fan. I don't like their sauce. And for a place called Sauce you'd think at least the sauce would be good.",
"I really like Sauce but i hate the sitting situation they got going on. I would pass on the pasta dishes and stick with the pizza and salads.",
"Blah!\nBad sauce and cracker like dough. \nNot cheap.",
"I have been to Sauce about ten times, and I keep coming back. Why? \n\nTasty light pizzas with rustic and creative toppings, zesty salads, good desserts for the price ($4.00) for the tiramisu and cheesecake.\n\nThe pastas have been a little hit and miss, but overall this restaurant is a keeper.\n\nThe staff has always been really attentive, and have fixed mistakes. I had a friend who's salad came out at an awkward time and they handled the error and gave her a coupon for a free item the next time she was in.\n\nModern hip atmosphere-- good for date night, or a family.\n\nIf you want thick new york style pizza- go someplace else, this place is not for you. Good prices, great patio."
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"Jin House has opened up on Locust Street between 10th and 11th streets around the corner from The Bike Stop. Apparently there is another location in town, but this one has just opened.\n\nThere is nothing spectacular about Jin house. It is exactly what you would expect from a Chinese/Japanese take-out restaurant, and though you can eat in, this is really the type of stuff designed for delivery.\n\nToday I ordered miso soup, crab rangoon, cucumber roll and sweet & sour chicken combo (which includes chicken fried rice and an egg roll.) All this food with tea came out to less than $15.00. The food is exactly what you'd expect; if you've had Chinese take-out before you've had this food before, there is nothing at all to set it apart.\n\nThe staff, however, is very eager to please, perhaps because the location is new and they want it to be a success. They were polite and attentive. The decor is pretty haphazard and unspecial, thrown together and kind of cheap looking.\n\nThey also have no beverage choices; everything is canned or bottled, so you can't just order a glass of coke or iced tea.\n\nThat all being said, if you're in the mood for decent Chinese/Japanese take-out at a good price, this is a sure bet!",
"2.5 stars\n\nI tried this place after a co-worker recommended it. I got the lunch special for takeout, which included spicy squid, my choice of rice or soup, and a fortune cookie for 5.50. Not too shabby.\n\nThe squid was ok, but the sauce was pretty bland. I didn't want alien anal probe hot sauce, but something with some degree of heat and spice would have been nice. The rice was probably the best part of the meal, with plenty of chicken and vegetables.\n\nI might go again and see if something else is better at lunch time.",
"They put a menu in my door twice a week, so one day, when desperate, I got take-out: chicken lo-mein and szechuan beef, plus a free eggroll. It was passable for an emergency situation, but definitely not something I would ever seek out. If you're not in a rush, walk the few blocks to Chinatown or down to Washington.",
"I've been getting food from Jin House for the last 9 years (it recently reopened on Locust and was located on Spruce before). I have become a regular where when I lived in the city and was able to order frequently they knew my order after I said \"Hi.\" When they reopened on Locust and I hadn't had food from there (I primarily ordered take out) in at least 2 years, they still remembered me and welcomed me with a warm hello. The people who work at Jin House are some of the nicest people I've ever encountered at a Chinese restaurant, and trust me, being Chinese and living in Chinatown, I have been to many.\n\nI have to admit I have 1 favorite dish: Jin House chicken. I have been ordering it special (Jin House chicken with only waterchestnuts) basically since I started eating from there. I love it and that is mainly why I'm giving Jin House 5 stars. The other food I have tired is also very tasty. I usually order pick up since I don't live downtown and it's ready for me in under 10-15 minutes. Delivery, when I did get it, was also very speedy and the food was still warm.\n\nWhen I moved out of the city I got it as often as I could and now that I live in Chicago, I miss it. Let me put it this way, I moved to Chinatown in Chicago and I can not find anything to replace my Jin House chicken.",
"I appreciate the effort in including some vegetarian mock-meat dishes on the menu, but unfortunately, the food here is mediocre. Everything tastes like sweet & sour sauce. E.g. General Tso's = sweet & sour with some pepper. Sesame chicken = watered-down sweet & sour with a few sesame seeds on top. Yuck.",
"It is unfortunate that the ratings of the last couple reviews are so low; a friend and I stumbled upon Jin House while looking for places to have dinner before enjoying drinks at Tavern on Camac. They have a BIG menu and everything is very reasonably priced. They also have sushi as well as other Japanese dishes. I will be sure to stop by again when I am in the neighborhood!",
"I've only ordered delivery a few times and take-out once. I have had a few of their chicken dishes and they were all solid but not spectacular. The food neither dazzles nor disappoints; it is standard tasty Chinese take-out. I have not tried their sushi so I can't comment on that. I do like their decent prices, speedy delivery and good service.",
"I can't really put my finger on it... it's not mall Chinese, but it's not Chinatown like, and it's not your top grade Chinese food. In any case, it's not bad for takeout. Their fried rice is pretty good and they are super fast.\n\nIf you go in with really low expectations, you might be pleasantly surprised. :)",
"The freshness Chinese/Japanese take-out in the city! Is my weekly place to go for quality and flavor.",
"Went in for a lunch special yesterday and was pleasantly surprised. They quickly accommodated 9 of us even though it is small inside and the great service continued throughout the meal. \n\nI had the lunch special Jin House Chicken. They made it extra spicy for me and it was a nice blend of fried chicken and veggies with sauce. The special also came with sweet and sour soup which was nothing special but the pork fried rice was delicious. The fried noodles they put on every table are pretty greasy but the duck sauce is nice with them. All this for $5.50, not bad at all."
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"Nice food, nice restaurant.. got a nice south indian restaurant in delaware after a long time.. \n\nHave seen many restaurants have excellent food at the beginning and then go down, never maintain standards in taste.. \n\nHope they don't do the same.. if they keep up the same taste, people will definitely keep coming..will have to wait and see..",
"Good food.. Good interiors ... And loved the buffet spread ... Will visit again for sure..",
"Excellent Andhra food! Don't miss out! Grand opening weekend buffet spread had some of the specialty food made to perfection - \nKodi Vepudu (Chicken Sauté)\nChepa fry (fish fry)\nLamb curry was delicious \nCrab fry \nMedu vada & chutney \nLamb Biryani (highlight of the day)\nDeserts: \n- Double ka meta (Awesome)\n- semiya \n\nCustomer service was good, the waiter took good care of us!\n\nThe list goes on, truly lived up to the name - Grand Buffet! The interiors are unique and well laid out! Overall a great experience! We will definitely visit again!",
"the food taste is excellent ..!! love the varieties.. we went on sunday ..by the time we reached they had party table so they dint bother about other tables... service was very slow .. even though the service was very very poor i gave 4star only because of the food quality& taste. If the service was good i would have give 5 stars..!!",
"I feel like am in India for dinner, especially south India.We had 'Konaseema fish fry', Puri, paneer butter masala, babai idly and gongura mamsum. Every item was well cooked with better spices and textures. Best place to try some awesome South Indian food.",
"Went here twice for weekday lunch buffet. Very spicy compared to other Indian places in the area, which we like. Excellent service, very good food, nice selection. Weekday lunch buffet only offered chicken as far as meat dish, but I understand that weekend buffet has seafood and other meats. Very crowded by 12:15 so go early or late.",
"Easily of the best Indian restaurants in the area, if not the best! Andhra food in all its glory. There was a lot of hype about this place before I even went there and have to say, it transcended all expectations. We ordered Rayalaseema kodi vepudu, gongura mamsam and lamb dum biryani. All of the dishes were perfectly spiced and the meat was cooked to a great consistency. I've read a couple of reviews about the service being really slow but luckily for us, all the dishes we ordered were on served to us within 15 minutes. I would definitely go back to this place. Godavari is highly recommended if you want quality Indian food.",
"I'm from Bangalore and I can tell you this is authentic South Indian food. I always come here for good Indian food. I would recommend chicken curry (Kurnool Kodi Kura). The dosas were also really good.\n\nThey are hot and new business. So you will have long waiting periods for lunch/ dinner. The queue for lunch buffet is also huge. So make sure you have enough time to eat here. I called in for a to go and they said the wait time is 1.5 hours. Food wise they are great. Worth the wait",
"Buffet pricing and food quality is awesome. Staff is friendly and very efficient. \n\nDefinitely the best South Indian I've had in Delaware, after my own mum's kitchen, of course. They do have vegeterian and non-vegeterian food, but they are respectfully placed apart to make me think that the owner understands the comfort of his guests.\n\nAlso, I could sample both North Indian chats, taste some South Indian takes on North India sabzis with fresh naan, try idli (they seem to alternate between idli and dosai) with sambar and chutney, and finish with a proper South Indian rice, rasam, sambar and curd rice meal. You could feasibly tour an Indian pallet in one hour with the diversity the buffet presented. It definitely has something for everyone. \n\nOh, don't think I've forgotten dessert. They had a mix of North and South Indian sweets on offer. A bit on the sweeter side for me, but I feel that way for all Indian sweets.\n\nThe spice level was tolerable as well, but Indian food is spicy, so take that with a grain of salt.\n\nI hope the quality of service and food stays consistent.",
"They say they are authentic southern Indian food and they are. The only Indian restaurant that is spicy! So so good. I ate till it hurt, and the food was beautiful, fresh, diverse, and plentiful! Come here if you want Indian food because it's my only spot now! The lines are long and the wait is worth it for the buffet. Come to relax, not to rush. Try everything."
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"These people are slow. The slowest McDonalds by far. They cannot speak English well. Every other time I'm there my order is wrong and I have to get it fixed. I can't understand what they are saying most the time. All of the workers speak mostly Spanish and very little English. Everytime I go back and see a new employee I think \"Oh great, maybe this one speaks English!\" Sadly, I am let down because once again they do not understand me, I do not understand them and my order is all wrong. Now let me state I'm not prejudice and I'm all about giving people a chance. I do believe Americans need to learn more than 1 language in school and I think the borders should be \"open\" without discrimination, but I wish they would hire competent people at McDonald's that at least know the language enough to take an order. I have many other complaints dealing with their hiring practices, but for some reason Yelp took it down, so I guess I can't tell you. The food is also cold and the fries are over-salted and cold. I try to avoid this place like the plague. I go 1 exit over for better service in Lemmon Valley.",
"Jane is spot on about this place. If you speak English head up the road to the other McDonald's. I have ate here a few times and every time the experience gets worse. Worst McDonald's in Reno by far.",
"These people never get my order right....literally never, there's always long lines but not because their a good restaurant but because people 5 cars ahead of you have been there for 15 minutes waiting",
"I wouldn't say this is the best McDonalds in town, but it's not the worst either. I generally don't have issues with the service here and the restaurant is usually clean and presentable. \n\nThough our house is closer to this location, if we're planning to go in, sit down and eat especially with our kids in tow (and really, do you go to McDonalds without kids in tow?), we always go to the Lemmon Valley location. It's a larger restaurant, for one. \n\nStill, this location has a more than adequate drive thru for those quick stops and take out opportunities. I've never had trouble with my order or with the employees understanding me (and vice versa). \n\nMy biggest caveat may be the traffic flow here. It is confused at best and downright dangerous at worst. Trying to turn left out of the lot onto Silver Lake can at some times be downright impossible.",
"Food is typical:\nThe rest rooms are 5 star!",
"I came here with my brother, son and step father . It's McDonald's after all however the service was good even though the girl was brand new and the food was actually really good and fresh for any McDonald's.",
"We all know McDonald's is what it is. Don't expect to be wow'd. But this one seems to have a severe problem with fresh food. I ordered a fish filet and the darn thing was so old it had actually deflated. The fish was gone inside the patty. I hope people there can at least put their min wage earning effort into the food! At least that would be edible.",
"They ALWAYS screw up my order and they must have the slowest drive thru in the history of fast food. (Waiting at the window for over 3 minutes just to pay, and an additional 8-10 minutes waiting for my food. It wasn't busy inside or in the drive thru. \n\nThe only positive I have to say is that usually the attitude and kindness of the staff members is noted, I just wished the rest of the service didn't stink so bad.",
"This McDonald's never gets my orders right and they take Forever to give me my food. I only go here because it's nearby and I have hopes it will someday improve",
"May 25, 2015 Monday at 8:30 AM Breakfast\n2 Adults\n\nAtmosphere - n/a\nFood - 3 stars\nService - 3 stars\n\nBackground - This McDonald's serves has one purpose for me. This is an easy quick fix for a car trip.\n\nAtmosphere - Drive thru so not rating them.\n\nFood\n Drinks - Large mocha, caffeine for the car ride to Sacramento. I flipped the plastic notch to get my first sip and all I could see was the syrup sitting on top.\n\n Food - This is one of my guilty pleasures, the sausage egg mcmuffin. Two for $3.33. Yeah they are bad but I love them. Today the cheese was melted, okay very melted but it was not in the sandwich correctly and it was a mess as it stuck to the paper wrapper.\n\nService - The second drive thru window the server did not say a single word. How strange and boarder line rude. But the best part was seeing the employee walking around in a Pikachu hoddie with crazy ears attached to the hood.\n\nFuture - Sadly but probably."
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"This is a swanky lounge on State St. with a pretty spacious interior and a trendy and comfortable patio. The bartendar was very friendly and whipped up quite a unqiue cocktail. It was the first thing on the menu and delicous as well as strong! It was a strawberry/basil martini and packed the perfect combination of sweet and strong. Was that balsamic I saw on the glass too? \n\nThe music was right up my alley too...ambiance/electronica. Great for a date or just to catch up with friends. If it's chilly, grab a seat by a fireplace and watch the palm trees sway in the breeze. Good for a wind-down after a busy work day, or a first stop on a night on the town. \n\nThis is a lounge, so clean yourself up and don't expect a $3 beer.",
"If you're looking to get away from the college scene in Santa Barbara, there are not many restaurants such as this on State Street with this type of ambiance. Hip but elegant, great lighting, and beautiful patio with fireplaces. As for the drinks, I'm very picky - but rest assured that the Mojitos were exquisite, as well as the Buddha's Kiss. The service - in short - was excellent. The music fit the ambiance, very sultry. As for the food, we had the Ahi Duo. Lobster Mac n' Cheese, and while we were taking a break, having another drink and deciding on our entree', the Chef sent out an \"Amuse Buche\", small appetizer of a Peanut butter, Chocolate and Pork sandwich. Don't make a face - it was delicious!! For the entree, we had the chicken, again delicious! This restaurant can accommodate large parties and gatherings, so I'm sure I'll be back again with my group of friends. I highly recommend it!",
"The first time I went here, my experience was amazing. The servers were very accommodating and helpful. I was with a large party and all our food came out at the same time, warm and delicious. The presentation of their plates are beautiful, almost too beautiful to eat. Plus the new vibe Blush brings to Santa Barbara is just what we needed.\nI ordered the carrot ginger soup as an appetizer, and it was probably the best I've had.",
"This place has a great vibe, I went here to chill out after a stressful work day. Good mojito and their juniper roasted chicken is completely delicious. Sooo yummy!\n\n1 star down because service was slow. They were busy but they're not short staffed so I couldn't figure why so slow.",
"After getting seated by the hostess, we spent 5 minutes waiting for a server to talk to us. The busser was the first to contact us and offered water - turns out he was the highlight of the experience! Our server had a hard time answering questions about menu items and provided no help with wine descriptions. The server either didn't care or had no serving experience - probably both. For an upscale restaurant, I expect much more.\n\nThe menu looks great, lots of interesting choices. Unfortunately both dishes weren't very good. The burger would have been pretty tasty, but was ruined with waaaay too much salt. (Did they hire the chef from Matador??) The lobster mac&cheese was too salty too. I'm curious if everything they serve gets a salt bath, but not curious enough to find out.\n\nNice ambiance, but that's about it.",
"We found ourselves about 4 hrs into window shopping on State St. and in need of libations and perhaps some live music.\n\nAs we approached Blush, we heard Jazz music coming from the Patio. It was exactly what we were looking for. So in we went....\n\nIt was pretty empty, maybe 12 or so people total so service was outstanding. Bartender had 2 Stella's in our hands and we were sitting under an umbrella (for shade and to keep the falling ash off us...La Brea fire and all) enjoying some great music and atmosphere.\n\nWe were planning on dinner at Seagrass, but thought we would check out the menu here. It looked pretty good, so we decided to book a 7pm reservation.\n\nWe arrived at 7, only issue was our booth request did not seem to translate from the afternoon hostess to the dinner hostess. But after about 4 minutes hangin at the bar, we were seated in said booth.\n\nNice server, seemed to have the menu down pretty well. We orders a couple of the signature martinis and were not disappointed! I had the Buddha's Kiss - Grapefruit and Serrano Chile with Hanger 1 Vodka...really nice, refreshing, yet powerful. Wifey had something with strawberries I think...she liked it too!\n\nThen on to appies, duck confit...was tremendous! I had Caesar Salad and was pleasantly surprised that it came in a nicely deconstructed fashion that looked and tasted great!\n\nMain courses - Crusted Porkchop for Wife and the \"special\" for me...Bone in Ribeye...how can one go wrong with that? One can't, or at least didn't this night. We both agreed that prep and presentation was top notch. Paired the meals with a glass of red and we were set.\n\nPrice was pretty good as well (considering the aperitifs and vino. $150...\n\nNice touch was for the manager to swing by towards the end of our meal to inquire if we needed anything and to get my feedback on the Rib Eye.\n\nWe passed on dessert, seeing as there is a Cold Stone just a block away and enroute to our apartment....yummo.\n\nIf in SB, give Blush a shot.",
"it's a great looking place, great patio and very different from bars in SB. But they could be more accommodating for groups considering the place is huge! Plus the wine list is HORRIBLE especially for a lounge bar. It's still new so we shall see",
"I saw mixed reviews about this place. Went there for a girls birthday dinner for a friend of mine. They reserved a tale for us outside (party of 5), but when we got there they told us all the outside tables were already reserved. We sat at a couch, which was EXTREMELY awkward for eating dinner. \n\nThe waitress kept on taking half of our table's order and then coming back a few minutes later to finish. Maybe she was scatter brained, who knows. They she dropped our drinks. We got a heater and they RAN OUT OF PROPANE!! WTF! You are restaurant with an outside patio.\n\nI do have some good things, nice ambiance and it would be fun for just drinks. The outside patio and bar area is nice. It has a fireplace which, if you can snag it, is extremely nice.\n\nFinally word.: The place is really OVERPRICED! My meal was $17.00 for a couple of ravioli's and $12 for a martini that was subpar mixing ideas. The french fries were really awesome though!",
"I was with a huge group, so the service was great given the complicated orders (some people got apps and entrees, some just got entrees, some just got drinks) and the food was A-OK. I had the tuna poke appetizer ($12) which was a hearty serving of diced tuna served with a soy vinaigrette and taro chips. The halibut ($25) entree was a huge portion of fish over nicely cooked and well-flavored vegetables. We didn't have room (or time) for dessert, but what we tried of the food was very tasty, and service was attentive and prompt. \n\nNote: if you prefer more intimate places, know that Blush sits more towards the cavernous end of the spectrum.",
"First of all, let me say, one thing I love to do above all others is lounge. I am a champion at it, and I consider myself to be very knowledgeable about comfy lounging situations. Blush is one of them.\n\nA little background: I was in S.B. visiting my best friend, and her roommate thought it would be fun if we all went out on State St. After wandering from bar to bar and then being dragged from the bars about 10 blocks up State Street ALL THE WAY PAST SAKS and then back down again by said roommate to meet more of her friends, all I wanted to do was lounge. Enter Blush. While my friends roommate and her posse were at the outside bar attempting to get drinks, my friend and I spotted heaven in the form of an outdoor seating area complete with couches and a fire pit. It was, and I repeat, absolute HEAVEN. \n\nThough my friend and I didn't get any drinks while we were at Blush, and though the roommate and her friends got us all kicked out for starting a fight about 15 minutes after we got there, I would most definitely return. The place appeared to have a lot of potential. And, even though we didn't want anything to drink, a very friendly cocktail waitress stopped by to make sure that we were all doing okay, and when we asked about a bar menu she said that the kitchen had just closed but she would see what she could do. Sadly, we never learned the outcome because of the aforementioned fight, but still, I was very impressed with her service considering that the place was pretty packed at midnight on a Saturday night. And did I mention the lounging potential..."
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"My wife and I had dinner at Red this evening as part of their VIP pre-opening. While it wasn't perfect, I must say this was one of the most phenomenal meals I have had in a long time. \n\nWe started the evening with drinks, tuna tartare and crab cakes... all three were excellent. From the presentation to the seasoning, they were top notch! From there we moved on to the salads which were OK, but that led up to the star of the evening...the main course. I had the C.A.B. Prime fillet with garlic/peppers sauce and my wife had the Atlantic salmon prepare with a basil pesto sauce. Both of these entrees were phenomenal! The steak was perfectly prepared and one of the best cuts of meat I have had. We complemented our entrees with their signature green beans (with pancetta, pepper flakes, and pine nuts) and the rissotto du jour , both of which were excellent! One consistency amongst each of the courses was a bit of a spice kick which we really enjoyed! We finished off the evening with crem brulee and cheese cake. A bit more than we could handle and definitely upstaged by the main course...but a great ending to the dinner. \n\nAll in all, there were some ups and downs as the staff learns, but I give it 5 stars! This was the pre-opening, so we didn't expect perfection. Red is definitely going to be right on the top of my list (alongside the venerable St.Elmo's) as the go-to steak house in Indianapolis!",
"Very cool new restaurant! We attended the soft opening tonight. Our servers were extremely attentive and professional, apologizing for the small delays we experienced between courses.\n \nHere's what's great about Red: this is a gorgeous space with a clubby feel. The beautifully-stocked bar turned out perfect cocktails in plentiful portions. The servers and hosts were warm and welcoming. And the food was simply outstanding. The Red \"House\" Salad was way more exciting than the name led me to expect, intensely flavored dressing plus sweet almonds made it sing. My husband said his filet mignon was one of the best he'd ever had. Sautéed spinach was perfectly seasoned and presented. We were too full for dessert.\nAnd one more thing... very cool vibe here.",
"For being the new kid on the block, this place excels on all levels. Food and service are top notch. Welcome to Indy! A foodie destination indeed!",
"Food is fantastic and the service from Tori was perfect. If you are in Indy you have to go here. \n\nI ordered the filet and it was cooked perfectly. We had the Mac and cheese, green beans, tater tots, and creamed corn and all were top notch. \n\nGreat experience.",
"Had the option of St. Elmo's and Red and we chose Red. There isn't a bad thing on the menu. Had the prime filet, four cheese mac & cheese, cream corn and green beans. It's all amazing. Highly recommend.",
"Go!!! My boyfriend and I dined here last night for my birthday dinner. We loved it! Atmosphere has a Miami vibe, the music is chill electronic, and the staff was so attentive to our needs. Shout out to Bridget for making our experience top notch. Amazing wine list too! We ordered oysters for our appetizers and they came out to perfection. Bridget shared they get all their seafood fresh and flown in daily. It sure did taste fresh! We split a wedge salad which was great as always. I got the Filet Prime and my boyfriend got the 40 day aged prime ribeye. Both of us ordered medium rare and we are still not agreeing on whose was better! Dessert wise we split a creme brulee...I am a dessert snob and Red's brûlée is now hands down the best! Perfection in all areas. Red is now the place to get the best steak in indy! Go and enjoy! :)",
"Loved the ambiance!! My associate and I came in for a cocktail and The attention we got was second to none. We had a lot of questions being it was our first time and we were indecisive and Daniel was more than happy to guide us through the menu. We had the mussels and few cocktails. Delicious and felt at home. Can't wait to come back for dinner.",
"Sooooo, on a Sunday night we figured it would be a perfect time to check this new place out. I can only give it 3 stars as dead as it was my food should have been flawless. Where to begin? Shrimp cocktail to start was good, my wife had a fillet,and I had the 40 day ribeye sides cream of corn, and au gratin potatoes. Wife's fillet was good an she liked the sauce that was with it, cream of corn was good. The potatoes were bland to me an we added little salt an pepper an they were cool, I really hate to say it but my steak was below fair to me , I like to eat a little of the fat from a ribeye especially if it comes out a broiler an medium rare to me makes that fat, mmmm good lot my tasting but this came out charred as if it was to close to the heating element I'm not a chef but when I cook in the broiler I made that mistake a few times just learning but for what ever reason it came out that way an that was a serious foul for me, the cook temp in middle was good, this is just my opinion you may go an everything b perfect but going on the reviews I read I was expecting a far more better experience an food for price",
"I enjoy St. Elmo's, it's an Indianapolis institution and is certainly worth visiting for its history and ambience. The food is very good.\n\nBut when I spend $$$ on a great meal I prefer exceptional food, and Red the Steakhouse has the best quality meats I've ever eaten. I was a frequent visitor at the Cleveland-Beachwood location when I lived there, and as a frequent business traveler to Indy I couldn't be happier that they opened a location here. Usually I have always ordered the CAB prime ribeye, but they've added a 40 day aged steak to the menu--it was excellent and only cost a few dollars more than the Prime. \n\nThe chewy dinner bread with the Parmesan and olive oil was the best I've ever had as well. Don't skip it even if you are low carbing. \n\nService is outstanding, as would be expected in a high-end establishment. \n\nNeed a steak tonight in Indy? Put Red at the top of your list!",
"UPDATE-08.30.17-ORIGINAL REVIEW IS BELOW-A group of ten of us had dinner and were seated in the mezzanine. It turns out that this space is really LOUD, perhaps due to where it is situated. The noise and the music just seemed to envelop us. When asked, they did turn down the music. Loud seems to be the current theme in a lot of new restaurants. One little hitch is that we ordered wine before asking for the Devour Indy menus and it turns out that there were some reasonably priced wines that could have saved us $10-15. Wine was not shown on the on-line menu. We were told, after ordering the wine, that two of them were not available but later it turned out that one of them was. Would not expect that in this kind of a restaurant.I wish the Devour menu had been given to us right away, without having to ask. The food was generally very good except that the Mussels were not and the Chicken was dry. What I loved is that they have vegetarian and vegan selections. I had two, really delicious dishes, Pasta and a Stuffed Tomato, each $34 (Gulp!.) I messed up, thinking the tomato was a side dish. An order of the Four-Cheese Mac 'n Cheese was passed around and was very good. The Fresh-N-Hot Doughnut Holes were not a favorite of some of us but I liked them, so I gladly ate some of the other's. We felt for the servers, as the restaurant is actually on three levels and they had to walk up and down. There is an elevator for diners. Also, from what I could tell, the restroom was on the third floor, so, if you were downstairs, you had to go up. Seems like a fail there. They were busy, probably due to Devour Indy. Our server, Lisa, did a good job of dealing with a group that eats out a lot and has strong opinions about food and service. The decor is what I would call 'sleek', contemporary glass and metal, really outstanding. For us, this is an expensive place but, overall, I give it a four out of five.\nORIGINAL REVIEW-06.22.17-My buddy and I were on a scouting mission and had drinks at the bar. This is a beautiful space, what I would call 'sleek and contemporary.' The manager took us on a tour. There are three levels, including the mezzanine, which is a fantastic space that almost looks suspended between the other two levels. This is where we hope to bring our foodie group. There is private dining available. All-in-all, I believe this will quickly rise to the top of Indianapolis steakhouses, but bring a fat wallet. I will update this after we have had dinner here. I know I should not give it 5 stars without having dinner, but I am optimistic."
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"Solid, but nothing special/exceptional. I like the family owned/run atmosphere. Very uch a mom & pop shop.",
"I am going to regret posting this to Yelp. It seems as soon as the suburbanites find our favorite city Mexican restaurants, everything changes (see Arcelias!)\n\nLily's is great. Simply put. The family-run eateries are harder to find, and Lily and family do it best. You order from the (really) young girls at the counter who diligently write down your order. Serve your own drinks and salsa. And then a few minutes later your entrees come out of the kitchen you can see. It's perfect authentic Mexican food, with a family-friendly atmosphere to boot. Lily's doesn't get five stars because, sadly, the prices seem a tad high for what you get.\n\nBut don't go there, we still need to keep the place to ourselves.",
"What a lovely little gem on Kingshighway! Nice, family-run place. I really liked the cheese enchiladas and the tamales. Nice getaway from the louder places like Chimi's.",
"I love Lily's they have wonderful food. Run by the family that owns it, you can't get more authentic Mexican food then this. Great Margaritas, a wonderful salsa bar, and food that is fresh and delicious. They have fair prices, and a nice atmosphere!",
"I agree with @Don K\n\nI tried to NOT say a thing about this place to as many as I could.\nUntil I saw RFT running them as best Salsa in the city.\n\nI love Lily's.\nTheir food, while over priced (especially the drinks) is some of the BEST and most Authentic mex you can get.\nTalking to the owner once, he told me they are from the Chihuahua region of mexico, and all the food is fresh.\nThey make their own Sour creme daily!\n\nI always get the 1/2 or whole chicken, depending on how many ppl i'm with.\nThis is a baked to perfection mexican style chicken.\nthe spice blend used is just Ridiculous.\nit comes with tortillas, beans & rice and peppers / onions.\nOrder extra tortillas, they never give you enough(3).\n\nOverall\nFood: 5/5 - best mex in the Lou\nPresentation:3/5 its just a simple offering\nDecor: 1/5, I mean C'mon already\nStaff: All great family people, but isnt there a law about age? It felt like that one girl was about 11. She was great, I just didnt expect it.\nI guess its nice, because she was translating for her father.",
"Tasty Mexican food, which is in short supply in St. Louis, but in a very low rent space that made me feel like I was hanging out in someone's basement. I'd give it 4 stars if the lights were so operating room bright. I'd give it 5 stars if it was set up like a regular restaurant with a waitstaff and decent tables and chairs (I don't mean fancy just not the basement feel it has now). That said you should check them out if only for the food, which may be the best Mexican in the city.",
"Just OK. I really liked the salsa's but they did not serve fahita's, which is what I was in the mood for. It was distracting to see their kids just running around. The chairs are so uncomfortable and the atmosphere was very bland and uninviting. I wanted to leave, I felt like i was in someone's garage or something.",
"After visiting Lily's more than 5 times in previous years... my last trip was Horrid.\n\nI think the popularity and level of work have brought down the quality. I have a new favorite for mexican food, and thank god... Chuy's opened back up!",
"Having just moved to the neighborhood, I'm saddened at the lack of culinary diversity versus living in the Tower Grove neighborhood (I know, it's a five-minute drive... But this is something that I don't like about my new area.)\n\nI thought this place was closed for the longest time; my schedule makes certain that the lights are off when I drive by. But on a chance day where I happened to be off work, I immediately pulled over.\n\nHeck yeah. Mexican food in my hood. One can only eat so much Macklind Ave Deli or wait in line at Onesto's.\n\nIt was a slow night, but through conversation with one of the owners, the place tends to get busy, and he apologized in advance for how busy it sometimes gets but still recommended that I stop by from time to time in the summer for margaritas (which are huge) and their array of good food.\n\nI ordered a-la-carte, which meant that I just ordered a bunch of stuff that I imagined would be good (it was). My victims that afternoon were taquitos (beef) and sopes (chicken). \n\nThe taquitos were overloaded with a fantastic guacamole and weren't the kind of narstiness (the R is for extra-nasty) in taquitos you would find in your grocer's frozen food section, or at 4am at 7-11. This was a nice blend of spice and meaty consistency that a deep-fried cylindrical taco should be... All for around $5.\n\nFor a similar price, I found the sopes to be phenomenal. Sopes are made from ground maize soaked in lime juice. They are arranged into patties and fried. Like tortillas, sopes serve as a medium for your more familiar foodstuffs in the Mexican culinary palette. Usually, they're more an afterthought; kind of like how you would never comment on the flavor of soy sauce... It just IS.\n\nWell, these sopes are tasty and delicate compared to some of the rock-hard dough pad I've had at other Mexican establishments. According to Lily's owner, they sopes are that way because they're freshly made to order; not prepped and left out in the refrigerator, which changes their consistency and takes away their flavor. They were topped with grilled chicken and had the same guacamole that came with the taquitos.\n\nThe sopes are now my go-to dish at Lily's. Try them out when you're not sure on what to order.\n\nA word to the wise: make sure you either ask about their specials or look at one of their counters for hand-written signs that talk of other, less-visited-by-the-American-diner-but-still-tasty dishes.\n\nAdditionally, make a trip to the salsa bar; their salsas are home made, and are loaded with good, genuine flavor. Some celebrated local restaurants actually make their salsa to taste the store bought crap. Go figure.\n\nAnd brush up on your Spanish, or buck up and ask one of the server girls, who are all fluent in English, well-versed in the menu, and are more than happy to translate for you. I overheard a customer say that \"chuletas\" sound pretty gross. This was after I received my to-go order and wanted to kick myself for not looking around or asking for specials. Chuletas are pork chops. In the hands of whoever works in the back of Lily's, these would probably be magical pork chops, filled with the power to save the world from war, hunger, and Vegans (sorry my vegan friends, but pork chops and bacon are the reasons why I'm not one of you). I wanted to leave the man to his ignorance, but one of the servers promptly translated it for him and the customer gladly ordered them.\n\nNext time, Lily's. Next time.\n\nSo here's the thing: on weekends, which I assume are really busy there, phone an order early and to-go (unless you want to drink, then have a seat, snack on some tortilla chips, and slurp some margarita madness). Finally, work on your Spanish. Set that Sesame Street Spanish free, and make sure to keep your eyes and ears are open for specials that are more than likely going to be wonderful.\n\nLily's is an island of family-friendliness in a part of town that sometimes lacks in that category. Go there. Enjoy!\n\nOh yeah, the only thing bad was the parking; actually not the parking, but all the people doing a U-turn on that street. Watch out.",
"I have to agree with DonK, I almost hesitate to tell folks about this place. St Louis has a way of burning out great little food spots and then dropping them like a hot tamale. (sorry, I couldn't resist)\n\nLily's is a great place for homemade Mexican without having to clean up. The family that owns this restaurant is very likable. The older kids wait tables, Dad is the bartender (their margaritas are huge) and Mom is the lord of the kitchen. Their re-fried beans are incredibly smooth and quite flavorful. The enchiladas are excellent. This is not chain-store Mexican, this is what your neighbors would cook for you, if you were nice."
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"Oh, what to do when you are in no mood to drive and are tired of the same old pizza or Dalt's...Best Wok! \n\nYeah, it's the same old greasy Chinese food you can get from 20 places in various strip malls around town; but the ease of ordering online (hell, being able to see a menu is also helpful in ordering) sets them apart.\n\nI ordered around 8pm on a Thursday night. My food arrived within the hour. Not too shabby. The orange peel chicken was on the tasty side of average and could have easily fed two very hungry people or 3 average eaters. Leftovers for miles! \n\n3 stars for food and 5 for service and convenience!",
"My girlfriend and I were really in the mood for Chinese last night and neither of us wanted to cook. Unfortunately East Nashville is lacking in the take-out department that's open past 9, so I found Best Wok on Yelp and I'm glad I did! It's no better than other Chinese you're gonna get aroudn town, but the place is open until 11 during the week and you can order online! That sold me.",
"This was my first stop of reviewing Chinese food restaurants in Nashville (I am going to try to hit the majority of them). I have decided to order the same dish (Kung Pao Chicken) and see who makes it the best.\n\nI really decided at the last minute whether I should have this be a two or three stars. \n\nI ordered the hot and sour soup and the Kung Pao chicken. The soup tasted like a egg drop soup with the last min addition of chilies. Not awful and fine as egg drop just not hot and sour.\nThe chicken had a nice spicy flavor but really was one note again it felt like the spiciness flavor was added after the fact. It did have a lot of vegetables and the chicken was tasty but overall just not what I look for in Kung Pao style (just too one-note-ish).\n\nThey had a pretty good lunch special which had quite a good selection of specials that came with some fried rice and a soda for about $5.\n\nI ended up giving this a three on value and their delivery area, but as the food it would be a solid 2.",
"Finally, a Chinese restaurant up to par. Delivery is fast, and being able to order online means no-more sinking feeling of are-they-going-to-get-my-orders-right. Egg foo-yong usually hits the spot, as is the General Tso's Chicken (their variations of it, anyway). Most of the stir-fries are savory and saucy in all the right ways, sure make the steamed rice go down fast. Soup is undrinkable. I am quite happy to find this place that will cater to my peasant viscera.",
"Delivery is incredibly fast. They're always friendly. And when you're in the mood for some greasy chinese food, this is the place to go! Its very cheap. And honestly, not even that greasy! I love their sweet and sour chicken, general tso's chicken, and beef chow mein.",
"Dinner tonight was delicious! I ordered steamed dumplings ($4.45), a pint of Roast pork chow mei fun ($4.35), and a pint of the sweet and sour chicken ($4.35), which came to a little over $15! The prices are so good and the food was amazing! \n\nTheir dumplings are my favorite, they never disappoint. And I guess I got confused with the sweet and sour chicken versus general tso's chicken, but it was great anyway. FYI, the sweet and sour chicken is deep fried breaded chicken with a red dipping sauce while the general tso's chicken is breaded chicken already in a different sauce. I'm not really into fried food, but this was so good. And I love chow mei fun, some restaurants don't offer these thin noodles.\n\nMy only complaint was that from the time I ordered to the time of delivery, it took 40 minutes. It usually takes them about 20 minutes, but I guess 40 minutes isn't terrible...",
"I ordered a bunch of things today because I wasn't really hungry and couldn't figure out what I wanted to eat. Anyway, the delivery guy called after 20 minutes which was great. However, when I went downstairs, he wasn't there and when he finally did come, he waited for me to walk up to the car. ugh.\n\nAside from the delivery, the food was ok. I tried the pork fried rice, which was very mediocre. Honestly, lost my appetite for the general tso's chicken and didn't try it, but I tried the steamed dumplings and those are always great!\n\nOverall, this is an OK place... I never get cravings for this food though.",
"The food is affordable so plus there. Its the service that always gets me. You get your food, you're in and your out, good deal.\n\nBut try ordering food by phone in the evening. There is always this lady that answers who is so rude. I understand that they sometimes need to put you on hold, that isn't the problem. Its that she is so damn impatient! The last time i ordered by phone, i cancelled my order infuriated and vowed i would never go there again. \n\nNeedless to say, the food is so cheap and tasty enough that i have since gone back (with friends). The convenience plays such a huge factor, especially if you live near by. They deliver late and to places that other establishments wont deliver to.",
"I order from this place all the time. Recently, the quality has gone from barely decent to disgusting. I keep wondering if what they are feeding me is actually chicken. In my order tonight, I found two bones inside of my Sesame Chicken. Their fried rice no longer has flavor, it tastes like tap water. I am sincerely disappointed and will be taking my business elsewhere.",
"Our food was ordered at 11a and arrived a little after noon. It was barely Luke warm and had to be heated in the microwave. Rating = WACK!"
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"I really enjoyed the food here. I started with a Lemon Basil margarita then the bruschetta nachos and finished it off with the Carne pizza. My wife had chicken parm. If they are busy the kitchen can get backed up and it will take a little extra time. Sit back and enjoy your drinks and company and don't be in a rush. I'll be back!",
"If I could give 0 I would! Waited an hour for: 1 entry, 1 French fries, 1 kids meal and a salad. Place was less then 50% occupied. So after an hour we got cold entry plate with extremely hot French fries and kids meal pasta wasn't as described on the menu. Food did not taste or looked good. Don't waste your time going here.",
"The food is awesome and worth every second waiting. The Spaghetti and meatballs was the best ever. The bar area is cool and everyone is friendly. The only complaint are the Fishhawk people who believe they are entitled to instant service and free meals. No wonder no business ever makes it in Park Square with that constant complaining.",
"This new place outside of Fishhawk is incredible. The food was AMAZING. Started with an app, then salad, by the entrée we were already well satisfied. Then the size of the entree portion was fantastic, enough to be satisfied and have some to take home for lunch tomorrow. Service with a smile and on point. Ask for Sierra when you come in. We will definitely be back. This is definitely worth the trip south of Brandon.",
"Great food and atmosphere. Veal parm was very tender and marinara was delicious. Try the Italian nachos.",
"Love this new spot! Started out with some yummy garlic bread that was obviously just baked, fluffy on the inside with a light buttery crisp on the outside. Then the bruschetta nachos, which were a fun delightful twist on a classic. We decided on pizzas since the kids were with us... They were delicious! The kids couldn't get enough and they are very picky about their pizza! Good thing the portions aren't small. You can tell they don't skimp on the quality of ingredients. The sauce is light, flavorful, and fresh. The cheese is as good as it gets. We finished with a delicious connoli which has one of the best cannoli creams I've tasted. Love the mini chocolate chips inside! We also got the zeppoles. These were a HUGE hit! I love zeppoles to begin with but these were outstanding! Mini fried goodness topped with powdered sugar, and drizzled with white, and dark chocolate. My husband doesn't usually go for dessert but he ate half the plate! So again, good thing the portions were great and a fun free for all for the kids at the end of the meal. Love the owner and his vision for authentic Italian food in a fun unexpected atmosphere! We will be back soon!",
"The food is fresh and there is plenty of it! My husband ordered the lobster ravioli and it was amazing. I ordered the shrimp scampi and it was good- light sauce, great quality shrimp. We also had the bruschetta nachos, the tiramisu, and zeppole (donuts) for dessert. All delicious, especially the donuts!",
"We ordered a pizza for pick up last night. The pizza was ready on time and the pizza itself was pretty good. Why the low rating?? We ordered a meat pizza. When we got home and excitedly opened our pizza box a veggie pizza was looking up at us. I thought my husband might cry. Lesson learned. Always open the box to check the pizza is the kind before you leave the restaurant.",
"Loud and found food to be over rated. Service was good. Meatballs were huge, but average.",
"So good and so close to Fish Hawk. We came in around 6 on a Saturday, the place was hoping but we got right in. Bruschetta nachos were amazing! We had the margarita pizza, regular pizza and our daughter had the spaghetti and meatballs. All were excellent. Very good food for the money. The restaurant is very loud (they don't have a drop ceiling or anything to limit the sound level) be prepared for that. If you are looking for intimate, this won't be it. The Spumoni bomb was delicious as well. We will be back for sure!"
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"While the place maintains a quaint atmosphere and decent cuisine, it lacks a competitively priced menu given its location in a strip mall. I came here for their opening today, but wasn't particularly impressed by their service. I'll be surprised if they are around for more than a year. \n\nThe wet burrito I ordered for lunch was enjoyable, but hardly delicious enough to warrant the $12 I paid for it. The sweet roll they gave us with our meal was a nice touch. \n\nAll in all, the experience was forgettable. If your looking for Mexican, do yourself and your wallet a favor. You can find more authentic cuisine in the area.",
"This place is horrible! For starters, they have pictures of margaritas and salsa all over the wall and they do not serve either of these things. That's right, a Mexican restaurant that does not have salsa! I know some places can't serve margaritas because of the liquor license but salsa? I thought that was a staple of Mexican restaurants. I wanted to leave when we asked for chips and salsa and I swear she brought out a small dish of warm tomato sauce and a handful of stale chips. I did taste the sauce and it tasted like tomato sauce without any extra seasoning at all, straight from a can. Well my husband and I decided since we were there we would at least try a burrito. It was really bad as well. There was literally no seasoning or flavor to it. Now it was a large burrito full of rice. The tortilla was greasy, there was no cheese inside. There was a decent amount of meat inside but it was full of gristle and lacked seasoning as well. The menu said it had sour cream but it did not. They served it with a side of what was supposed to be guacamole but it was squished avocado again no seasonings. The avocado was fresh but why squish it if your not adding anything to it? I could have honestly gotten better food at Taco Bell. The service was also very slow, they acted as though they did not care to be bothered with whatever they were doing because there were 3 total tables seated including ours and it took 25 minutes to even get the burrito we ordered. This burrito was 10 bucks and it did not come with anything either. We generally enjoy trying new places and patronizing small businesses but this one I can honestly say they will be closed down very quickly. There are too many options to waste your time and money on overpriced garbage. They could at least open a jar and pretend they know what they're doing.",
"Two of us had lunch there last week, my husband had the wet burrito with steak and he loved it, could have been a little more steak but it was huge. I did not see a beef chimichanga on the menu but the owner Roberto said they would gladly make one. It was the best I have ever had. They make California style, which is the rice and beans are inside the tortilla. They are not refried beans and very good. The price for each was $8.99 and well worth it. \n\nToday we went for breakfast, they have a very nice breakfast menu which includes all the regular American dishes with some wonderful Mexican breakfast dishes also. We had the special which was a ham omelette with cheese, peppers, ham and onions for $6.99 That included toast, refried beans on the side (really goes well with the omelette), hash browns and coffee. A great price and the food was very good. \n\nRoberto is the consummate host and waiter with such a friendly, welcoming manner. The restaurant is squeaky clean and decorated beautifully. Only been open 3 months. His wife Rosemary is the cook and she is very nice also, he brought her out to meet us.",
"The food is delicious and the staff is very friendly. Everything is made from scratch and the recipes are passed down by Mama Lolita hrersel.",
"Recommended highly by a friend, we were NOT disappointed! Killer salsa and their special hot sauce a must have. Rice and beans delicate with the tacos.\nRoberto welcomes you into his home and yes, with a huge smile!\nCan't wait to try breakfast.",
"This place is amazing and will not disappoint! The food is fresh and authentic and the service is outstanding! The owners are very friendly and so welcoming. Look forward to enjoying many delicious meals here!",
"Best place in Dunedin to get Mexican food! The food is always fresh. They have an extensive menu for all pallets. The service couldn't be better. The owner and his wife make you feel at home. From the moment you walk in to the moment you leave, Roberto treats you with a warm and enthusiastic personality. The staff here truly go out of their way to treat you like family. It is nothing less than a fantastic experience. Don't let this jewel stay hidden from your radar.",
"First visit..very friendly informative server.burritos are humongous..no cold salsa? Comes with home made chips and a warm cheese tomatoe sauce ..very interesting..and seemingly genuine to yhe mexican culture.. i will return to try out different items.",
"Very inviting atmosphere and delicious, authentic Mexican food. We tried the carne asada tacos, carne asada nachos, and pozole. Everything was fresh and delicious! Ever since moving to this area 10 years ago from California- where great Mexican restaurants are in abundance- I hasn't found great, authentic Mexican cuisine until today. This has quickly become my favorite Mexican restaurant in Tampa Bay.",
"What a treat. Authentic Mexican food with warm inviting staff. Roberto, the owner, makes you feel welcome while the chef, his wife creates the meals. Tried the carne asada and al pastor tacos on house made corn tortillas and they rocked! The trio of enchiladas with pepita, mole and green sauces took me to the regions of Mexico where they originated. Each plate comes with a savory spiced rice and whole beans. \nFlan was light and perfectly sweet to finish a great meal. Liquor license as of March 1, 2015. Can't wait to come back and have a margarita with another go at the menu."
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"I always hate when I read about somewhere being a \"hidden gem\" or \"this town's best kept secret,\" but I\"m going to totally jump the shark and use these terms to describe Velvet Sky Bakery.\n\nThis is home, sweet home for cupcake connoisseurs like myself. They have it all, from the classic chocolate / vanilla combos (with or without sprinkles) to unique flavors such as Oreo, peppermint, raspberry and lemon. \n\nThe icing is perfection - it's creamy and light and not overwhelmingly sweet like the overhyped Magnolia Bakery cupcakes. The cake is moist and fluffy and tastes homemade. In fact, all Velvet Sky cupcakes are made fresh with all natural, high quality ingredients. They're so yummy that you 'll never be able to eat another cheap supermarket cupcake again!",
"Their gourmet cupcakes are sooo delish!! Rich and flavorful with a ton of yummy icing! My favorites are the red velvet and the lemon. The only time I have not 100% enjoyed them is if the cupcakes were not made fresh that day, though they seem to be making less per day so that is probably not a problem anymore. I only wish they opened early in the morning because I would like to bring them into work sometimes. Their website is boring and it could be so cute (I mean what is cuter then cupcakes!?) but their product is great.",
"The cupcakes are a fun thing to take along when someone's having you over. I'm just not sure you can count on them to actually have cupcakes available. I've been there twice early on Saturday afternoon and they were essentially out of cupcakes (which is the only thing they sell!). I think the business is really focused on catering and the retail side is secondary. But they are good cupcakes and you should give them a try.",
"This is a really cute cupcake place! I love their peanut butter and chocolate cupcake!!! I got there just when they were about to close so there werent much of a selection but regardless whatever i got were really good. This is my 2nd favorite cupcake place in philly. ( first still being brown bettys!)",
"After having lived through the cupcake boom/obsession in NYC, I was excited to see Jenkintown with its own little cupcake bakery. I love Velvet Sky Bakery for its imaginative creations and whimsical confections. I ordered dozens of cupcakes from Velvet Sky for my college graduation party and they were a huge hit with the guests, especially the Red Velvet variety. The chef/owner is a great guy who is thrilled to meet whatever needs you have for a birthday party, wedding reception, shower, etc. It's best to get here early in the day or you're liable to find the cases empty towards the afternoon, especially on weekends. Any hostess will be thrilled when you show up with these light and fluffy goodies. The cake isn't too dense, nor is the icing cloyingly sweet. I do like that the cupcakes are pretty large - no skimping on the calories here! Also note, the shop is closed on Mondays.",
"I love Velvet Sky like a fat kid loves cake.\n\n$12 for 6 cupcakes is the daily special. Icing is thick, rich, and perfectly sweetened (as opposed to Magnolia's which is uber sweet). The cake is moist and dense. Personally, I liked the Banana Vanilla cake and the Chocolate Raspberry. \n\nForget NYC, get your cake on at Velvet Sky. Go ahead, you deserve it.",
"It seems I've needed alot of cupcakes in the past month as I've been to Velvet Sky 3 times throughout February. \n\nI love that they now have cupcake-sized carrying containers where each confection sits snug in its own holder. It definitely beats having everything slide around in the box and losing the icing on the lid. \n\nI brought these treats along on different occasions when I was a guest at another's home. They never fail to disappoint! The cake is always moist and not overly dense. The icing is whipped to perfection - light, airy, not too sweet. Even two days later, they still tasted great! I recently sampled the cupcakes from the Night Kitchen Bakery and was thoroughly saddened to find them relatively unsatisfying. The icing is more like biting into a stick of butter and they're tiny! If I'm paying $2 a pop, I'd like something I can sink my teeth into that doesn't taste like lard. Velvet Sky gets it right every time and their cupcakes are generously sized. \n\nAgain, the early bird gets the worm - don't wait until 4pm to pick up your treats, though I've noticed they seem to be better stocked in the afternoon as of late.",
"Lately, I have been craving sweets since my friend goes on and on about Red Velvet cupcakes. She claims she hates sweets and the only sweets she would eat are red velvet cupcakes, so I thought to myself DAMN! these must be some tasty cupcakes. \n\nSo over the course of the month I've been looking pretty much everywhere for these special red velvet cupcakes. I even drove all the way to Crumbs in New York City for some red velvet cupcakes, unfortunately they were closed when I went, (not that big of a waste, I went to see the Fast and the Furious in Times Square so it wasn't too bad)\n\nTurns out there is a great cupcake place just a couple of miles from where I live in Jenkintown. I ordered two Red Velvets to go and it came out to 4.50 which isn't too bad considering I drove all the way to NYC for some (tolls + gas!) \n\nIt must have been the hype and anticipation I had going into that first bite because when I ate the first of the two cupcakes I thought eh, its good but not amazing. Hours later I consumed the second of the cupcake that I bought. I thoroughly enjoyed the generous amount of rich, cream cheesy sweet icing on top with the moist red cake on the bottom. \n\nAside from the food, the place was cute and small and the service was helpful and polite. Will be going back for more and trying some of their other flavors.",
"Their cupcakes are heavenly! They have so many different flavors but be warned... they give you tons of icing, which is one of my favorite things about them! If cupcakes are your thing, then I would definitely go out of your way to try Velvet Sky. You won't be disappointed!",
"I love Velvet Sky, every time I visit my sister in Doylestown I go to velvet sky first and I pick up a six pack of cupcakes - then I start sending cupcake pictures to her phone, which she loves.\nI also really enjoy the staff. the owner is very cool and I always have a good experience.\nI've seen some of their custom cakes and they look great.\nthere's a parking lot across the street - one quarter for an hour of parking."
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"The only difference between this location and the one in Metairie on Cleary is the extra \"F\" in the name...and the TAPIOCA DRINKS!\n\nI prefer this location because it IS closer and they make the drinks better here. It's always packed and always busy, and if you happen to be stuck behind someone who orders 40 drinks, tough luck.\n\nThat being said, their avocado shakes are consistently good, but I'm more of the regular milk tea or a strawberry lychee slushie kinda gal. It's always sweet and tangy enough to make me go OOH. Cleary can't make it the way Manhattan's got it down.\n\nA lot of people come here for the food, but I can't vouch for it. Tapioca, YAAY!",
"Frosty's is pretty awesome.\nWeird name for a Vietnamese restaurant, but it's still awesome.\n\nFirst off - the bubble tea - really hard to mess it up but they make them good. A lot of flavors, choices of mix-ins (tapioca pearls, fruit jelly, etc) - they also offer coffee and such. Bubble tea is pretty self explanatory by now.\n\nSo now for the food - pretty awesome food for a great price. Standard cheap-on-the-go Vietnamese fare - pho, pho ga (chicken noodle soup), fried rice, chicken wings, noodle bowls - I would frequently order the pho ga which was pretty tasty and for under 5 bucks. Fried Rice was wok prepared and pretty tasty as well. Whenever I was in the Westbank visiting friends I would make a point to come here to grab a bubble tea at least or have a quick bite to eat. \n\nAlways busy during the afternoon, especially after school lets out. \n\nI can't say much for the metairie location (i've never been) but if it's as good as this one, I'll visit that one too.",
"Best place in greater new Orleans for bubble tea",
"Best bubble tea around. I mean it, the best bubble tea. Only place I know that uses actual fruits compared to the competitions powders and syrups. Their food isn't bad either. Chicken, pork, shrimp, beef dishes paired with white rice (optional fried rice), poboys, etc. All pretty good.",
"Can never go wrong with their fresh mango bubble tea with tons of lychee. The best around. So fresh. So good. Their wraps are awesome too",
"If you like sugar, this may be your place, but the tea was WAY too sweet for my taste... Yuck!",
"As far as getting good tapioca in NOLA, Frosty's is as good as it gets! You get a large variety, and the drinks are always made with fresh fruits, not powders like other places. The avocado tapioca is probably the best here, even though I'm not a big fan of avocado. I usually get either the Thai tea or one of the other fruity drinks (Strawberry mango, mango peach, etc.) with tapioca and jelly. The drinks here are always refreshing, and the quality of the drinks are still great even though the bubble tea craze has long gone.\n\nOnly downfall? Gets pretty darn pricey. It was almost 6 bucks getting a Mango Peach with tapioca and mango jelly.",
"MMMM BOBA BOBA!\n\nSo was in town for a wedding and decided to get some bubble tea before heading back to Dallas and decided on the Thai tea with tapioca pearls and my friend got the strawberry with tapioca pearls. It was very good and satisfied my boba craving and my friend also enjoyed his drink as well. If I'm back in town I'll try their foods and other flavor drinks.",
"A good place for a quick bite to eat!",
"The drinks are awesome but the service is a bit to be desired. I stood in line about 5 minutes without anyone acknowledging me. Acceptable when there's a few patrons...no bueno when I'm the only person and you're playing on your iphone. Finally placed my bubble tea order and I was not disappointed! If you're willng to skimp on service for a delicious beverage, check it out!"
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"Too much of a good thing is bad. I'm not sure when the over indulgent Cajun Chef train came chugging along, but Al Copeland is in one of the front cars and the caboose looks like Paul Prudohme. Sometimes \"sinfully rich\" doesn't equal pleasing, and Copeland's menu is as disgustingly over the top as his famed Christmas light's displays. The restaurant's few redeemding qualities: valet parking for the parallel-parking inept, circular booths (because those are neat), and a varied and tasty array of cheesecakes. Pass on the meals, walk in for the desserts. I'd toss in an extra 1/4 of a star if the waitstaff wore cheesecakes on their heads.",
"This is set up in an old car dealership at the foot of St. Charles, and was the focus of much controversy before it opened as uncle al and anne rice bickered over it. The cheesecake is great, but the food is mildly overpriced and somewhat stupid. You won't get a bad meal, but you might not get what you ordered, either, as the staff is kind of worthless in my experience.",
"The food is very very unimaginative. The waitstaff never ceases to screw up, and tourists are abundant. The only item on the menu that is worth paying for is the cheesecake, and that's if you enjoy eating lard. Wait , perhaps I am being a bit unfair...\nThe cheesecake is decent. So I will give it two stars. The menu has like 20 pages. Do yourself a favor, if you want corporate american food, drive a little farther to Chilis in Metarie. You'll spend less, have more attentive wait staff, and be happier.",
"At one point in time Copelands used to be a very scrumptous place to eat, however, since they converted to the whole cheesecake bistro. Not so good. Service always lags and how hard is it to serve HOT MASHED POTATOES????????????????????? WOnt be returning.",
"I give this place 3.2 stars.\n\nGood things: I did not find the food bland. Wasn't the best ever, but I thought the crayfish ravioli was tasty as was the slab of tuna. We got the bread pudding for dessert, that was a delight as well. Only the sparkling wine, which tasted watery, was a let down. The service was very good, almost to the point of being too over the top (I think it was a staff training day or something). Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. \n\nCons: Price is a bit high for what it is. Atmosphere is...classy? I dunno, it wasn't bad, just not my thing. I prefer a place with a bit more charm.\n\nI probably will not go here again. We only tried it because we had a 1/2 off coupon, I don't think I would pay full price. Perhaps as another reviewer said, if I need a classier place to take geriatrics? Nah...",
"The crawfish ravioli is good, but very rich. Food is kind of what you expect at a chain restaurant. It's not horrible, but nothing memorable. I had the paneed (fancy word for breaded) chicken with crawfish fettucine. The chicken was juicy and good, but the fettucine was basically 2/3 of my plate in a plain cream sauce with a few crawfish thrown in. Definitely a disappointment. The cheesecake is very good with pecans in the crust, but $7+ for a thin slice? Come on! Either give us more cheesecake or lower the price. I expected a hefty piece of cheesecake like the Cheesecake Factory chain, and it was definitely not up to par.",
"We tried to drop in for an easy evening meal. It looked like they were not getting the food out to the tables and after a while, we were sure of it. The wiater seemed like a newbie, but given the state of NOLA and the lack of decnt workers, I would not hold that against them. Our food never came and after 45 minutes, we asked for our check with plans to go home and eat soup out of a can. The manager was nice and tried to get us to stay, but we were not having any fun at that point, and the place is spendy, so we asked for our check again so we could pay for our drinks and go home. He told us he was sorry and that there was no charge. We left. I would not go back as I think that this type of experience is not out of the ordinary. Nice decor, though!",
"The food here was pretty good for such a run-of-the-mill middle of the road establishment. There are however lots of really great, much better places along St. Charles, which has become somewhat of an \"uptown\" entertainment district out of the loud and stinky, touristy French Qrtr. , with lots of restaurants/ bars/ cafes. \n\nThe food in general looked good all round when I looked around. The staff was cheery, polite and helpful. We had onions rings - not too oily, and a spinach salad which was great and some tortilla thing, which was pretty good too. The environment gets a few stars because it's kind of a large canteen feel, and bad decor. Eating here I got the feeling that this is a place where the locals mix as you'd see people from all classes and colors...\n\nI'd recommend it if you have no other place to go around here, which is quite impossible. The Delachaise for one thing a few blocks up St. Charles (@ Louisana Ave.) is an awesome place for drinks and food.",
"Overpriced and excessively gaudy. Pretty plain American food entrees, albeit very generous. The cheesecake is way overrated- there are some good flavors, like dulce de leche, but it is way too heavy and, like the entrees, way too huge portions. Entrees can run around 20-25 dollars and the dessert is usually around 10 dollars a piece. The ambiance is fiery- literally. There are flames torches embedded into glass walls, and a plethora of expensive materials dotted around the restaurant. The staff are friendly, but that doesn't save this tourist trap.",
"Uuugh. \n\nThat's how I feel about this awful Cheesecake Factory knock-off. \n\nBad, bland food, poor service, and just about no redeeming qualities.\n\nWith all the phenomenal restaurants in NOLA, I can't fathom how anyone would want to return to this place."
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"At last, the doors have officially open to a warm and welcoming coffee shop in Kennett Square! The shop is very unique offering ample seating for 2 to 4 guests at beautifully hand crafted tables. Two window seats with barstools are also at the front of the store which overlook State Street as well as little tables on the sidewalk out front. The menu is impressive and offers breakfast, salads, soups, sandwiches and even a kids selection for warm drinks. Three coffee flavors plus a house blend is sure to treat any coffee lovers taste. A full selection of teas, 12 to be exact, from local tea Artisan, Mrs. Robinson's Tea Shop are available for those who indulge in specialty tea. Espresso available as well. All menu items are available Togo which is very convenient since I was able to take home some items for the family! Hours of operation allow for all to enjoy between 6am and 8pm Monday to Thursday and until 9pm Friday and Saturday. Be sure to bring plenty of quarters for parking for once you come in you won't want to leave! Bravo Philter Coffee!",
"The coffee here is exceptional! The decor is great, and the owner is super nice. It was only their second day open for business. We're definitely coming back, this is the best coffee we've found in the area. I can finally get started on my novel!",
"Finally opened, and I love it. Great coffee, wonderful addition to State St.\n\nActually met the owner Chris and his family while I was in, they couldn't be nicer.",
"Great addition to Kennett Square. Had a cup of the Sumatra and a sandwich. The coffee was great and the sandwich was perfect. Service was quick and knowledgable....I will stop every time I'm in town.",
"This place is exceptional!! The decor and ambiance is warm, welcoming and cozy. The handcrafted wooden tables are beautiful and the light fixtures are one-of-a-kind. The coffee and tea selections are vast and are sure to satisfy any palate. The breakfast, lunch, homemade soups and baked goods are all so enticing. I enjoyed a prosciutto, brie and arugula sandwich on a baguette and a roiboos tea chai latte. Both were delicious! The owner, Chris, is a true artist when it comes to coffee and is incredibly knowledgable about what he has to offer. Whether a local to Kennett Square, or just passing through, you don't want to miss a visit at the new Philter coffee!!",
"Perfect addition to Kennett. I got a great cup of coffee and my friend a chai latte and both of us were happy. The staff was welcoming and quick. I stayed chatting with my friend for two hours and though they were busy we were not rushed out in any way. Will definitely be returning.",
"I've been to my fair share of coffee houses after living in NYC and Philter is up there with the best. First things first, the decor is awesome. Clean and fresh, yet rustic. Plus there are plenty of tables. Yet the coffee is the real star of the show - tons of options and all delicious. I really appreciate a coffee shop that serves cortado because it reminds of Spain. Next time I visit I hope to try the food!",
"This is a great new cafe with an artisanal approach to their craft. I haven't had such a great coffee and breakfast sandwich in some time and not anywhere around here.",
"Stopped in for lunch. Had a great bowl of soup, perfect for a rainy winter day, and the most delicious latte. NO more starbucks for me! The decor is great, with a clean but homey feel to it, had the pleasure of meeting Chris, and the staff was friendly and helpful. I\"ll be going back for sure.",
"Well, it's not really fair, but I've had two cafe americanos there, and they didn't even come close to the coffee across the street at Talulah's Table. But if these reviews keep coming in, perhaps I'll try again, maybe I caught a bad brewing day."
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"Beef tamale was yummy they have hard shell tacos which I love and a menu with lots of variety. The staff is very efficient and friendly. Really enjoyed my si senor margarita a lot as well.\nOverall a great experience with both food and service.\n\nPrices range fro $7-20.",
"MUY BUENO! My wife and I just moved up to Northwest Reno and went in for some Margaritas. The Original margarita is basically tequila and lime juice. Very good, not too sweet. You get a shaker full for $8. You get complimentary chips with beans and salsa. Had the chimichanga del mar and it was awesome. Hector the bartender is a fun guy. Martin the owner also very nice. Highly recommend!",
"My favorite place to eat mexican food! This is the orginal owner of Si Senors/Si Amigos and he brought the old menu back at this new location.....TO DIE FOR EVERYTHING!\n\nDrinks? Hands down for price and flavor\nChow? awlays fast and plenty of food to share\nService? friendly and attentive\n\nLOVE THIS PLACE! always have great daily specials.\n\nFAV drink: Original with my own person shaker and glass.\n\nThanks Martin for always making your food with love and passion for true flavors!!!",
"This was the best Mexican restaurant the wife and I have been to since moving to Reno. To start you get chips, salsa and a small bowl of refried beans. They even leave a small carafe of the salsa which is a good thing since the salsa is amazing. It had the perfect amount of heat and flavor. For dinner the wife had the Carnitas Burrito and I had the Chicken Fundido. The wife loved her burrito. She said the favors were good and was definitely filling. She also liked her margarita saying it was nice and strong. Mine was very good. The dish is a Chimichanga sliced into thirds and smothered in a cheesy cream sauce. The sauce made the dish. The fact that the chicken was nice and tender was simply topped it off. Even the wife said next time we come she is ordering that. It was the first time she wanted to go back to any Mexican restaurant we've been to here in Reno. And I definitely agree. The price was reasonable, running us about $40 with a very generous tip and included a margarita.",
"Wife and I ate there twice our new favorite mexican food restaurant. Staff and owners are very friendly and had good service. Food was very tastee with good seasoning. Carntias burr was large with a good amount of carnitas. Chicken Fajitas was fresh and spices were very good. It has a good atmosphere and newly remodeled. I asked to view the kitchen and found it to be newer and clean. It has a large bar and cocktail area my only bad is that the house tequilla is Jose Cuervo. Follow up, this place is slipping last to visits, margi was watered down. Lack of people indicate issues.",
"My favorite new place!!! Great food and the staff was very friendly and fast service!! Excellent!!",
"Casa Grande is amazing. I knew the food we be great because the owner is a wonderful cook! We used to visit him at a previous restaurant. Him and his wife have done such an amazing job with this place. The staff is so nice and the environment is very comfortable. We will definitely visit these guys often!",
"Food is ok at best. Strange vegetables in burrito that seem like they came out of a bag. Chili verde is basic and lacking flavor. Service was good.",
"Its about time a great Mexican restaurant is in the NW Reno area. I always rate Mexican restaurants by how the chili releno and enchiladas are, and this place knocked it out of the park . Chips and salsa were great, I just found my new favorite place for Mexican.",
"Friendly staff in a pleasant setting and maybe the best Mexican food in Reno. The mole poblano was excellent -- just on the verge of very hot, but the heat didn't overshadow the mixture of flavors. Even the rice -- something I usually skip -- was great and so was the salsa. Too expensive to go often, or I'd be back there tomorrow night."
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"I'll be honest, I went into this place not at all expecting to like it. Seeing as it was the only real (i.e. not a donut or hot dog cart) place to eat in Terminal C, I figured they'd coast on their monopoly. In the end, I was pleasantly surprised by a pretty dang tasty meal!\n\nThe significant other opted for a grilled chicken club while I selected the burger. I was a bit surprised when they asked how I wanted the burger cooked, as I was mentally preparing myself for a McDonalds level meal. After a slightly long wait, my name was called and we both dug in. Rather than a bun, my burger was served on a croissant, which I thought was an interesting touch. I bit in, and this thing was delicious! Fresh, juicy, perfectly cooked. There was some sort of sauce on it, and while I cannot place exactly what it was, I liked it! The BF complimented his club, as well.\n\nOne thing I noticed: For ordering a $12 burger from a counter, I sort of just assumed it was served with fries or something, but nope. Everything is a la carte. \n\nAnyhow, for airport food, you can certainly do worse than this. I approve.",
"so expensive for 1 small cup of very salty gumbo and very dried and under cooked rice",
"I lived in New Orleans for 18 years and I cannot tell you the number of times I have eaten at Copelands on Clearview in Jefferson, Metairie, and the Westbank. The food here is very different. the gumbo tasted burnt. The Red Beans and Rice was not good. the rice was very hard. The Beans tasted burnt also. Maybe it was my taste buds that day. the Catfish Po' Boy was to die for. More than the food, the service was very poor. the person who took the Order, Keyonna, need not be so aggressive and cold. New Orleans is know for a warm friend city. She was neither. Several times, she engaged in a verbal confrontation with the staff while there were guest present. I thought that was pretty crass. The lady before me had placed any order and the girl pronounced the customer's name wrong. Keyonna said, \"whatever, it's the same thing! the lady didn't hear her but I did. Your staff has the New Orleans flair that distinctively New Orleans, but the rudeness got to go. I spent $52 for two people at the airport for food that I trashed.",
"Not much to say about this place. The only bar in terminal C. Decent food and great service. Their bloody mary's are pretty darn good. I had the red beans and rice which were decent especially for airport food. I recommend sitting at the bar. You don't have to wait in line for food this way and you can pay for all your food and bevvies at the same time.",
"Headed home on a busy Wednesday evening but still managed to arrive at the airport with at an hour to spare before my flight (and then ended up being delayed another 30 mins). Wandered the tourist shops in Terminal C and decided to catch a quick bite before the flight home.\n\nWas excited to see Copeland's because it gave me one last chance to have food in New Orleans. I went with a cup of the gumbo and it was good! Definitely a better option than the hot dog stand around the corner, and anything else around. \n\nStaff was friendly, but they lost my order so I was waiting more than 15 minutes...they did apologize, I had time to spare, and the gumbo was warm, so no harm done.",
"They were \"out of\" most of the things on the menu, my husband ordered redbeans and rice. He loved it until he saw what I paid. I got the bread pudding it was Eh... But none of that mattered after all we are at an airport \"get it and go\" type food. Its the staff that really got to me. The \"lady\" acted like I was bothering her while she was taking my order. I travel a lot and I will never come back again nor will I ever recomend this place to anyone.",
"A - OK breakfast. Pricey but edible. Beware that the bacon has a sweet taste like they've sprinkled it with brown sugar. Spouse loved it and I did not. \n\nGrits were a little dry. Biscuit was delish!",
"If I seriously could, I would give this place zero stars. I just finished eating at Copeland's and it was the WORST experience. My boyfriend and I ordered the chicken tenders. \"Our food\" came, I bit into it, and it was fish. My boyfriend opened his up and it was fish as well. We told them the order was wrong and the woman wasn't even surprised (she should be because in the end it was HER fault). \"Our food\" came out a second time and it was fish AGAIN. We told them again and we finally got our chicken tenders. And now my boyfriend's family who we're with ordered fish and they just now got their order after 40 minutes. And that was all because the waitress didn't ask what was in the containers before she decided to pick them up and hand it out to people. So she wasted 4 containers of fish and it could've all been solved if she just asked what food was what.\n\n*UPDATE* Our chicken tenders that we patiently waited for wasn't even that great. Very disappointing when you have to wait for a while to get your food and then it doesn't even taste that good.\n\nPlease, try to eat before you get to this airport because there's really no other restaurants here. Just stay away from Copeland's all together.",
"Service was terrible, disorganized going into dinner hour. Confused mass of people with no clear line for ordering or picking up. No sense of urgency - I'm at the airport with places to go, not hanging out in the French Quarter! My food sat on the counter for a couple minutes until someone noticed it was ready, no communication over 5 feet btw the cook and server. \nMy food was the Blackened Chicken Alfredo. The chicken was not blackened, basically someone had sprinkled a lot of pepper on grilled chicken medallions, and drowned it in a soupy, salty sauce that resembled no Alfredo I've ever tried. That entree + soft drink was $18. \nThey have \"grab and go\" items, and the salads looked good, the sandwiches did not (not interested in eating refrigerated bacon). Lots of premade items (hummus and chips, yogurt, fruit cups). Since there's not a lot of quality food in Concourse C, it's probably the best choice there (hence 2 stars instead of 1).\nIn all honesty, I've never eaten at a full Copeland's. This experience makes me not want to.",
"I just finished eating breakfast here. I ordered a ham and gouda omelet with a biscuit on the side. I thought both were fantastic! The gentleman who took my order was very friendly. The price for the most part was high but in my opinion, $.75 for a delicious biscuit is pretty reasonable!\n\nGreat option for airport food- at least for breakfast."
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"I'm not a picky person but everyone at our table thought it the service was unbelivable terrible.\n\nFirst, the old waitress who barely speak english throws the menu at our table. We ordered a milkshake. She came back 15 minutes later and said \"we're too busy to make it for you. Order something else.\" We then ordered a french coffee which was very bitter. She then added 15% tips to our bill (which is very unusual for a low grade vietnamese restaurant). When we explain how unhappy we were with service, she said \"we only get $2 per hour working here, if you don't like it, don't come back. We don't give a sh*t!!\" \nI'd give this restaurant a -10 stars if I could. Go somewhere else... seriously",
"I have visited Mekong on multiple occasions, mostly because I did not know better when we first moved to the area. Surely this place is family owned and they must be hard up to find people to work there. The service has never been terrible, just very slow. The servers have the mentality that if you are nice to them that they will be nice in return, you have to earn their respect. I find this sort of behavior at many restaurants. \nThe place is pretty unclean; I stopped going there because there was a roach floating in the pepper oil condiment jar. That was the last straw for me. I do not think that they refrigerate the table condiments at night or clean them for that matter. Or wipe down the booths, the tables, or clean the floors. Can you imagine what the kitchen must look like?\nIf you want to read further, onto the food.\nFirst off, many Vietnamese foods consist of mostly vegetables and herbs, other than the meat and the rice. If the veggies and herbs are not fresh, then you are going to have a bad meal. Often they are not fresh at MeKong.\nI ordered the Tofu Goi Cuon (tofu rice paper salad roll, non fried) $3.00 for 2 rolls with peanut dipping sauce. Everything was great except often the bean sprouts are old or the lettuce is wilted.\nMy favorite item there is the Grilled Pork Bahn Mi (grilled pork on crispy hoagie with pickled veggies, jalapeño, cilantro, mayo, and liverwurst) for only $3.00. Great price and I would order 2 more to go and eat for lunch the next day. \nTheir Pho ($5.50, very cheap) is very inconsistent. You never know if you are going to get thick or thin noodles, their sprouts are often brown and slimy, and the brother tastes like it is from a bouillon cube. They should know how to make some decent Pho, right?\nTheir Com Tham (rice plates) are always good, ranging in price from $5.50-6.95.",
"Decor - 3\nFood - 3+\nService - 4\n\nI ordered Mi Dac biet \" Egg Noddles special\" and I actually like it.\nTheir Spring Rolls is not bad and the Vietnamese Coffee is excellent.\nThe waitresses are fast and friendly.",
"Food is ok. The service is ok. The decor is old and greasy looking.",
"Nasty. Go to Ha Long Bay instead.",
"Inexpensive Vietnamese place offering good food if you know what to order ;-) Probably family owned and run, the decor and atmosphere leave much to be desired, so a romantic dinner for 2 is definitely out, but if you are hungry... I read in the other reviews that people don't like the service, while it is certainly not great, they do try.",
"If you're looking for Vietnamese food i think you can find better somewhere else. When I was around 10 or so this place use to be pretty good and it was really crowded on the weekends. \n\nNow this place seems pretty dead. The food isn't good anymore and there has been no update in the interior design. Everything looks the same from 10 years ago.\n\nNot a place I would go for food.",
"The best vietnamese food in town. The servers are are friendly (except one) but if you go enough, even she will warm up to you. \n\nThe pho is excellent, but better at dinner time (more time to meld). The fried egg rolls are the best in the world, as well a the iced coffee.\n\nIt's a dive, but the food is top notch. Much like SE asia...",
"Party of 6 Vietnameses & enjoyed all 6 dishes plus the Summer Rolls. Menu was overwhelming, wasn't expecting food too be that good. All appropriate fresh herbs & sauces were served - rare unless you're in Orange County CA or Houston. Server was helpful, responsive, & respectful. Again, rare for VN restaurants. Maybe they figured we were tourists. I would eat here again. Price reasonable. Portion generous.",
"A very good Viet place....Very much enjoyed the egg rolls, spring rolls and banh mi appetizer sandwiches. My test dish for Viet cuisine is pho soup, and theirs is good, if not excellent. The broth is quite thin, but an abundance of sauces/condiments, including nuoc mam, let me bring it up to speed in spicy flavor. The iced coffee was a fine finish to the meal.\n\nTheir menu runs several pages, and our server was very helpful in describing, answering and recommending choices. Others in out party enjoyed curried shrimp, won ton soup and meal-sized salads. We also noticed that most of the other dinner customers appeared to be Vietnamese. So either the quality of the food met the down-home test, or the owners have a very large family."
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"This little restaurant is amazing!!!! Other than my mother and father's home cooked meals this is as close as it gets. \n\nThe food is truly authentic Greek cuisine!!!! Their use of spices and use of mother nature's fruits of the earth are so savory good!!! the prices are reasonable and the service is excellent.\n\nthe owners are an older couple who can be found mingling with their guests from table to table.\n\nThis is the closest place to home for me when not at home.\n\nTry their gyro, chicken soup, octopus, and any of their daily specials!! Heck!! try their entire menu!!!\n\nBut leave room for the complementary apples with honey and cinnamon at the end of your meal.",
"This place was so good that we went there twice during our trip to Clearwater. It happens to be one of the first restaurants that you see when you turn onto Dodecanese Blvd. but also the best. I have eaten a lot of greek food and Mykonos is fantastic. \n\nThe tzatziki (greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic dip) is garlicy and delicious. Order it with some warm pitas. My brother ate the Briam (stewed vegetables including lemony potatoes) which he loved. Not feeling all that hungry, I ordered the spanakopita (pastry dough, spinach, cheese). Even though it was on the meze menu it was a huge portion. Enough for a meal. The waiter recommended a great Cretan wine and served it in small glasses. \n\nMykonos is small. We had to move a couple of times to let people through. This did not bother me at all because I was too busy eating to care. The staff is friendly and helpful when asking what they recommend to eat or drink. I highly recommend Mykonos.",
"This joint currently holds the record for 'Worst Greek Food Ever Served in a Restaurant,' and I've had some junk more Grease than Greece.\n\nOrdered the Gyro Sandwich w/ Greek Salad. The salad was decent save for the Feta, which tasted more like tofu than cheese. I like tofu, but only in context. A scoop of potato salad effectively cut the spice of the pickled peppers, and the dressing broadcast the appropriate proportion of salt.\n\nThe gyro...I should preface by saying that I'm big on gyros. They're common street food in NYC and I've had them a bunch of ways. At their best, they're savory comfort food with a Mediterranean kick. As presented by Mykonos, they reminded me of what Taco Bell might be like if they ever served Greek food.\n\nThe pita was tolerable - fried pillowy bread without too much grease. A healthy serving of shaved lamb was under-seasoned but capably cooked. Tsatziki, one of the best Greek inventions around (aside from the pythagorean theorem, the Olympics, and philosophy), was woefully misrepresented. It was devoid of garlic and I found (after actually searching) about two pieces of cucumber in the whole gob shoved in the pita. Tomatoes were nice and ripe.\n\nUnable to verify Kim B.'s comments on the bread because our flighty waitress declined to bring us any. Also, final bill for two (two gyros and two sodas) was around 25 with a decent tip.\n\nI wasn't kidding before, it really tasted like a Chalupa with Greek-themed filling. Unfortunate, esp. given Tarpon Spring's reputation.\n\nI've heard better things about Mr. Souvlaki down the street, so if I ever feel like driving an hour north to eat lunch, I'll give it a go.",
"The food here was really good. I had a Gyro and it was fantastic. It was only 6 dollars. I will be back!",
"We've been enjoying this place for many years. The local Greek folks eat here, so you know it must be authentic. The agvolemono soup is great, delicious fresh bread, excellent green peas with onion and dill, great oven potatoes, I could go on and on. It's not touristy, it just an authentic family owned and operated, little Greek spot.",
"I have been coming here with my family since I could barely walk. Regardless, I have been to many greek restaurants all over the nation and this I still call Mykonos my home for greek. I usually get the garides mykonos which is shrimp baked in a tomato feta sauce with diced celery and onion with just the right amount of greek spices. The kalimynian salad, or something to that effect, is the best no lettuce authentic greek salad I have ever had. Sliced tomatoes, red onion, fresh not-crunchy croutons, cucumber, and olives in a yummy olive oil. Then they top it with whiped feta with a bit of oregano fluffed in, Absolutley amazing! The saganaki is always great. To finish this gluttonous meal with a no-guilt dessert, complimentary sliced apples drizzled with honey and cinnamon are delivered. \n\nMy carnivore family always gets something souvlaki. The chicken is grilled delightfully and the gyro meat I believe is home made. The tzatziki is awesome and they're always ready to spoon an extra souffle cup at no additional charge. \n\nI could go on for hours slowly picking through the menu, but instead I just highlighted several favorite dishes. The atmosphere is definitely old, basic, limited decor, but just what I would expect in Greece. No Americanization with giant booths and tick tack nonsense on the walls. The waitresses and cook staff yell/speak loudly at eachother in Greek, definitely a good source of entertainment. The older gentlemen who owns the restaurant is often seen in the kitchen, signifying the passion behind every dish.\n\nVisiting the sponge docks? GO HERE!",
"I've been going to Florida at least once a year for 21 years. My family is Greek so we always spend a lot of time in \"Greek Town\" Mykonos is good. For the most part I've always been very pleased, this year however I was let down. The food just did not seem as fresh as it used to be, it was incredibly busy which is normal so it can't really be blamed on that. I ordered the avgolemono soup and lamb platter. The lamb seemed to rubbery and the soup to watery and neither were served hot. Now if I was a tourist in Tarpon I would definitely stop by Mykonos and try it. 20 out of 21 years being pleased is not bad! They definitely have the spanakopita down to a T! It's one of my favorites! I know I will definitely go again I just hope they were having an off day last time I was there. Oh, & calling ahead never hurts!!",
"Anything but Greek, maybe diner par. I ordered the \"chef special\" lamb fricassee which was supposed to have arugula and avgolemono sauce but it arrived with canned mustard greens (maybe it was arugula but it was definitely canned) and if there was any sauce I couldn't see it or taste it. OK, one bad dish. But my husband had grouper with fresh tomato, onion, oregano... how could that be bad? But there was no effort to purchase good ingredients and so the dish was tasteless. If you stick to the tourist dishes you might be OK but I know I'll never go back.",
"My review ---One us grew up around Greek food and the other did not but we both are cooks and know wonderful cooking when we taste it. I am born and and go back to Chicago a lot and felt like I was back home her in this little Greek community of Sponge Divers.\nRecently there was a book written on women who know the art of waitressing and our \ntable \"Queen\" was wonderful to us--- we tipped her huge. Best service I have had since being in Chicago.\nThe large Octopus was really fantastic nice and char broiled outside and soft on the inside.\nThe Calamari was incredible all the seafood was very tasty like it was just caught. The sample platter is what we\ndecided on and this restaurant had the best lamb skewers I have had in years because good lamb is hard to get in America anymore!\nPresentation was wonderful and the simple things like steamed and buttered Golden potatoes will leave you remembering and wanting to go back to this wonderful town for years\nto come. We look forward to going back! The prices were shockingly inexpensive. \nBe careful when dining with a partner when they serve the bread it is hard not to touch other people's pieces!\n\n\nMy Man Phillip's review-\n\nAwesome little restaurant, came recommended by a shopkeeper across the\nstreet. Got a couple little variety platters, and every bit of it was\nperfect - the leftovers were perfect! I could go for some right now!\nWith a bit of Greek coffee.\n\nAnd the service was perfect too, sort of - subtly attentive. Not too\nfar in one direction or another. Staff was really friendly. And the\nbread was awesome, even though Laura touched it!",
"Tight, small space. First on the Sponge Docks. Free parking in their lot. Food outstanding. Service very good. Best spot for the locals."
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"A new welcome Lebanese restaurant to add to my list of Mediterranean places to eat in the Tampa Bay area. The place is welcoming and simply decorated. A beautiful large wall murals depicting the famous pigeon rock in Beirut. It is clearly a family owned business that welcome you as soon as you enter the place. We ordered a take out that included a varieties of sandwiches in order to sample their food. Their beef shawarma was pretty good so was the falafel and the kofta sandwich. I will definitely make another trip there to savor the rest of the menu like their fried kibbeh and meat pie.",
"As of this writing, La Pita has been in business for three weeks. It is located in a shopping plaza off of Florida and Bearss, next to Ross, Subway, a chinese food spot, and other establishments. La Pita is a bit small on the inside, but very clean and well-kept. I was greeted by the owner the instant I walked through the door. \n\nI was pleased to find out that he (the owner) had previously owned another middle-eastern restaurant years ago, which practically ensured that my order was going to be satisfying...\n\nAnd it was! I had the chicken shawarma sandwich, one of many items on their extensive menu. Shawarma is typically placed on a revolving spit so that the meat is grilled. It is then shaved off and made into a sandwich. The chicken wasn't dry and was wrapped with garlic and pickles. These two condiments alone are all you need to enjoy this mouthwatering sandwich. You have the option to add other toppings (as many as you'd like), consisting mainly of veggies, a variety of pickles (ex. regular, turnip, etc) and ethnic sauces. However, if you're aiming to enjoy this sandwich without getting lost in a world of flavors, pickles and garlic alone complement the chicken great and, in my opinion, are the only two toppings you should go for.\n\nFor dessert, I went with the homemade ma'moul (listed on the menu as \"cookie with date filling\")- a very common and, more importantly, tasty pastry found in the middle-east. Glad to know it was made from scratch. This pastry is sweet, but not too rich and a good amount of the sugar comes from dates, which are pretty healthy! This is just one of a variety of sweets available to choose from. Many are homemade. Just ask what each is and the staff will gladly explain.\n\nAgain, staff and owner are friendly and welcoming. I'll be back soon to try other menu items.",
"Good prices with better portions. Really good food! It is a nice break from cheeseburgers, subway sandwiches, and noodles and rice. It is a great place to eat nutritiously, eat well, eat quickly, and eat affordably without having to eat hamburger patty's again! Also, has a pleasant family environment. Definitely bring the kids.",
"We went due to all the great reviews of this place, they were right! \n\nFood is Lebanese style and is incredibly flavored, the proprietor is incredibly warm and you can tell he is passionate about his food due to how tasty it is. The restaurant is spotless!\n\nI got the chicken shawarma platter and enjoyed every bit of it. I cant wait to come back and get the falafel next!",
"How I found out about La Pita: A month before the restaurant opened, while I was shopping at Aldi right next door, the restaurant owner and his family were also shopping in Aldi, and he noticed that I had a lot of hummus in my carriage. He informed me that they were opening La Pita, and I would have to stop by and try the food once they opened. \n\nMy husband and I were shopping at Aldi and I noticed the restaurant had finally opened their doors, so I recommended to him that we go there to eat. We had the hummus, baba ghanoush, my husband had the chicken shawarma and I had the falafel pita. Everything was AMAZING delicious! I have been back again since it opened and got the falafel pita; once again it was incredible! I love it!!! \n\nOn my way home from work, if I have to go grocery shopping at Aldi or go clothes shopping at Ross or get gasoline at Race Trac, now I have a GREAT place to stop in for lunch or dinner!!! I am looking forwarding to trying the other items La Pita has on its menu!!! \n\nThe restaurant is VERY CLEAN and the owner is super friendly! This seems to be a small mom and pop restaurant, and I am the type of person that LOVES to support great mom and pop businesses such as this one!!! I really hope everyone reading this will stop into this restaurant to try the great food La Pita has to offer!",
"Authentic delicious Lebanese food in the Aldi shopping center on Florida Ave is a find !\nOrdered the babaganoush, kibbeh, meat pies and falafel.\nOf course a date cookie and pistachio powdered sugar too!\nThe shop is clean and inviting- could use some music in the background and that would add to the charm\nThe owner has lived here in Tampa since the late 70's and now is sharing the freshest food .\nThe food is excellent \nThe baba is smooth with pine nuts and olive oil added, with a few pieces of fresh pita it is a great appetizer.\nKibbeh- is a delightful spiced lamb middle eastern \"meatball\" .\nMeat pies are similar to the spinach pie dough though filled with ground beef, opinions and spice.\nTwo types of cookies are on the counter- sweet dough stuffed with a date mixture- my favorite and the pistachio cookie - very buttery and dusted with powdered sugar\nThis place is a must try.\nThey are open for lunch and dinner\nWe will be back for dinner soon",
"I'm not well-versed in Lebanese food, but La Pita is a delicious little find. You'll be greeted as soon as you enter to friendly faces; the husband and wife who own this restaurant are very nice and welcoming. I got the falafel sandwich, and they made it to order (I just told her to put whatever is good on it). Considering they are the only two making food, and there were quite a few people in there, they are quick and efficient in getting everyone fed. My sandwich was stuffed with amazing falafel, pickled and fresh veggies, and lots of sauce! This is no joke: to properly eat here, you've gotta roll up the sleeves, cover yourself in napkins, and lean wayyy over the table. I really enjoyed my sandwich, and can't wait to try their shawarma next time.\n\nOne tip though: stay alert when walking to and from your car. I was approached by a sketchy-lookin' dude when I was walking back to my truck. Not cool, man!",
"This is the best Lebanese food in Tampa hands down! I am a busy parent when I am not working I am coaching my sons baseball team. My wife and I absolutely love the fresh healthy food as opposed to the greasy fast food we have too much of in this area. The owner and his wife are great people and very welcoming to those that have never tried Lebanese food. I am so glad we found this place. It is fast becoming our favorite place to eat.\n\n\nJason and Samantha",
"YUM! I've had many ethnic foods, but never Lebanese. All I can say is D-Lish!!! A friend of mine and I went there for lunch and ordered the spinach pie, Greek salad and falafel wrap. Everything was homemade and delectable! Definitely give this place a try. The father, mother and daughter team were so pleasant and inviting. \nSee you there soon!",
"Fantastic fresh food! Love the Greek salad and date cookies are amazing!! Check out the homemade pastries a real surprise!"
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"Apparently the name changed but the management stayed the same. Subpar customer service. Sad thing was it wasn't even the staff this time it was actually one of the mangers. Plenty of other places in Tampa to check out.",
"Average food at best and horrible service. I won't ever go back! I saw my waitress for the order then the check. She was not to be found, the manager didn't even know where she was.",
"Had to create a new check in and a new review for the location formerly known as Hogan's Beach. Recently, the bar, along with the hotel and all property the location has was bought out. Within a few days the garish yellow and red were gone, as was all the old signage. \n\nWhether at Hogan's or now at Beach, the bartenders have always been great. They're spot on, friendly, and quick to keep your glass full. From information I've received there will be a huge investment into the property, including the building of a wading pool, and a relocation of the sand volley ball courts. One thing that also changed with the new owners was the elimination of all happy hour at this place. \n\nPros:\nPlenty of table seating right on the water.\nLeague-style volley ball tournament.\nFriendly staff. \nThe forced valet parking is gone. \n\nCons:\nNo Happy Hour any longer.\nLimited seating right at the bar.\nFood is very over-priced for what you get. \n\nPerhaps as the transition and remodel progresses, there will be changes and I'll come back for an updated review. For now, this place is solid, but nothing to garner a 4 star rating.",
"This place is so beautiful now! Good looking people to mingle with and friendly staff. The place before was dirty with AWFUL food and the clientele was hardly anything to talk about. I had the personal pan pizza and it was enough to serve two and so very good! In fact, it was so good I ordered a different flavor to take home and eat later. Don't judge me. Another plus is that this place actually FACES the ocean sunset. It's pure romance mixed with some party fun. So many options to choose from that this is absolutely the best place for a fun date or just to go out with the gang. I'm also thinking of joining the volleyball league there and make some new friends!",
"Wow! We are staying at the Bay Harbor Hotel and decided to try out the Beach Bar Restaurant....well we were impressed with the food Chef is turning out here! I've been coming to Tampa for over 24 years and this restaurant turns out some of the best American style food around! Really! I think it is so good because he starts with great quality ingredients to begin with. Ie: the mussels. $10 HUGE, fat mussels. Just enough wine in the sauce. The bacon burger has thick huge strips of bacon...pretzel bun. Huge patty. I asked for fries....hot. Enough fries for three people! $12... Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp...again huge shrimp and lots of them! Don't waste your time or money hunting for better food or location. We sat about 10 feet from the ocean. Gorgeous sunset. Waves lapping up the white sand below our table. Torches light up at night. Beach volleyball next door! It's affordable waterfront dining. You'll not be disappointed here. Bring your friends! The bar has TV 's if you want the game. Great spot....nice servers. Water always topped up. Day or night. It's good.",
"Very limited menu and strange as well. Everything over priced - airport nearby. \nInside is load and echo. Server must have been brand new to waiting. Nothing here to like.",
"Great place for drink or bar food bayside. Cuban sandwich very good. Burgers good and chips are excellent. Sheena is a fun bartender.",
"Man oh man...Volleyball while I'm eating fresh seafood and drinking a local beer. Looked to my left and watched the sunset. Love how close it is to everything but still feels like an island retreat. Very happy and may not go home",
"Average at best.\n\nWe walked in and was informed the inside was closed because the bartender called in sick. Huh? Ok..so we're forced to sit outside on a cold and rainy day. Drinks are served in plastic cups. Bartender had no personality.\n\nThe crowd was mixed and mingled well. That was the best part of it.",
"It's pretty hard for me to rate some one this low. It requires multiple experiences in different settings. This restaurant has somehow achieved that. Everyone, from the hostess to waitress to the bar tender, look like they are either on so many anti-depressants that they can no longer experience emotion, or they hate their lives so much from working in a terrible restaurant, that they have mentally checked out until the shift is over and they are at least one Mike away from this soul sucking monster, that somehow, in a twisted Foustian bargain, has become their means of earning their daily bread. By now, you've probably picked up that the service element of my experience was not up to par. The quality of the food being served was almost as bad. The presentation of the food however, was pretty good; that's where they earned their one star. If you're staying at the connected hotel, it's worth checking Yelp! and taking an Uber in search of greener pastures."
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"Nice little coffee shop, the coffee is good, there are pastries to go, and service is quick. However, it's more of a small cafe that serves hot breakfast / lunch rather than a coffee shop. The place is clean, usually quite a few people in eating breakfast. (I haven't been here for lunch, so that review will have to be someone else.) If you are in for the breakfast, order at the counter and they'll bring it to you. Plenty of free coffee refills while eating.",
"This is my usual breakfast spot. The Big Breakfast gets me through the day. Small freindly atmosphere, good food.",
"Had a meeting a few blocks away this morning at 10am, but I ended up in the area at 8:30, scouting the business out (OCPD). Stopped here to get a cup of coffee and wait a bit. A decent little place, close to a lot of businesses. Free Wifi with password (coffee beans).\n\nSince most of NOLA doesn't really do breakfast, it must be nice to have a place close that you can get some morning grub. The prices seem to be decent for breakfast and like most \"Coffee places\" the coffee prices are too expensive and this coffee is a bit bitter. Nothing 6 creamers can't help.\n\nMy over medium eggs were really close to correct. Better than most places.\nThe hash browns are NOT HASH BROWNS. I think New Orleans cooks need to look up hash browns so they don't keep mixing up home fries for them. They were good home fries, but they were not hash browns. \nThe toast was thick cut and toasted so...yeah. Toast.\nThey has every assortment of jelly split up by type and all the condiments. So that's cool. \n\n\nI have to agree with the reviewer who mentioned that the waiter did not look happy...or even friendly. As a matter of fact, he didn't smile or say anything that wasn't the bare minimum for making the transaction happen. Even after tipping, he wasn't any more polite or friendly.",
"Can't go wrong with \"The Big Breakfast\". Good coffee, great food. There is enough space for larger groups. They have a TV in the main dining room, and they also have a seperate room to the left of the entrance if you need to get away from the crowd.",
"Great little hidden gem. Waffles are great and hashbrowns are always hot and fresh. Staff has been very friendly the couple times I've been there. Will definitely go again.",
"I was a bit worried about eating here since I'm gluten intolerant. I love hole-in-the-wall places but sometimes the chef/cooks don't really know anything about gluten cross contamination. But my group were staring when when got into the New Orleans airport and this place had good reviews on Yelp. It was also reasonably priced.\nI ordered the spinach and mushroom omelet and the grits. Both were great and I didn't have a gluten flareup afterward.",
"Yummy crawfish quesadilla made with Louisiana crawfish... very good. \n\nMy complaint is with the pricing... the quesidilla, a small salad, and a coke cost me $15... which is a little outside of what I want to spend on lunch during work weeks. \n\nBOTTOM LINE: Food was good, but I may not return due to high prices.",
"Have enjoyed everything here and staff is attentive. Favs include the Egg Salad sandwich, club and Asian Fried Chicken Wrap (only on special). Do not be deceived by location and outside appearance. Just go.",
"Good breakfast place in the Harahan/River Ridge area. Very clean inside. They had a good selection of baked goods and the breakfast was good. Although, next time I might have to request everything not be cooked in so much butter. I don't mind butter, but my omelette was drowning on my plate which made my stomach turn a little bit. Good grits, mediocre pancakes, great coffee options!",
"I read some of the reviews on yelp so I decided to check this place out. That and the place was really close to where I live.\n\nWell first things first, time to talk about the service. It wasn't horrible but it wasn't good either.I mean they weren't rude or mean to me, the reception I got was rather cold. No smiles, a \"Good Morning\", or anything else to show that they really enjoyed my presence. The people behind the counter acted like automatons and not humans. I know I sound a little melodramatic but I just felt like I was ordering from a fast food restaurant. But despite this I did order anyways.\n\nThe food I ordered was the Cajun Crawfish omelet special. It came with the omelet, biscuit, and so called \"hash browns\". The omelet was really good, I mean I never thought crawfish could be used to make a good omelet. The biscuit was okay but nothing special though. The hash browns were not actually hash browns, they instead used diced potatoes. Which is actually fine by me because I prefer diced potatoes instead of hash browns. But for everyone else I would suggest that they not lead people on like that.\n\nInside its more set up like a coffee shop rather than a breakfast spot. Which would almost fool you completely into believing that it was a full coffee shop. The one thing I noticed when I went in was the fact that most of the tables were dirty. I know I have seen quiet a few reviews on here talking about how the place is clean and they might be right. I could have actually caught them on an off day. The one seemingly clean table I did find I went and sat down by it. Upon closer inspection I noticed the table was rather sticky, Ewww, Nasty! I felt really uncomfortable after that. But like I said before I may have caught them on an off day. Will I give them another chance, who knows? But I can say it probably will not be in the immediate future.\n\nIn short this place has really good breakfast,But the sticky tables and robot like staff were a definite turn off."
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"So I'm updating my original review. I have been to this place 3 times now and it's not getting better. Any reviews on yelp that are giving 5 stars are obviously fake. Especially when this is the only review that person has done and they are claiming this is the best Indian food ever and they are from NYC or L.A! Get outta here! \n\n Let's do a fair and honest review of this place. \n\nDepending on the day you go will depend on the star rating. Twice it was a 2 star and once it was just barely a 3 star. Nashville surprisingly has some good Indian Restaurants so there is some good competition. This place does the popular common Indian dishes okay. Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandori Chicken, Biryanni and Naan are good enough to please most people. Outside of those common dishes it drops off pretty quickly. If you've been to \" The Taj\", \"Woodlands\", \"Bawarchi\" or \" Chauhan here in Nashville then this place is going to be a huge let down. If your new to Indian food or only eat it a few times a year then you won't know any different. \n\nThe people running it are great and the service has always been wonderful. Now if they could just get the food quality up a notch or two. I live close to this place so I'm pulling for them , as I hate always driving downtown or south Nashville for good Indian!",
"Finally a good Indian restaurant comes to Madison TN. The Goat Kahadi was fantastic. Great Garlic Naan, we'll be back! Service was terrific.",
"First try of this brand new restaurant. Both of us enjoyed our starters, especially the Indian pesto sauce. The main dishes were excellent as well! We will definitely be returning soon. The waitstaff were exceedingly courteous and promptly attended our culinary needs!",
"My husband and I have both travelled globally for work and Indian food is a favorite. This restaurant not only exceeded the quality and flavor of every other restaurant in Nashville, but most of the places we have visited around the world. Everything is fresh made in house, not from frozen, and the spice level had great heat that did not obliterate the flavor. We will be back often.",
"We have eaten at other Indian restaurants in middle Tennessee and this is our favorite so far. The service is outstanding, the food is fresh and flavorful, and the restaurant is clean. The buffet was good with several choices. They held back a bit on the spice on the buffet items which probably works for this demographic. I like things a bit spicier thong so I think next time I will order an entree off the menu. The apps and desserts we ordered were fantastic. If you like Indian food or have never tried it but want to, I highly recommend this place. The staff is friendly and the food is great. Visit their market next door, too.",
"Finally popped in to try this for lunch and I am a huge fan now! The food is amazing, and they rotate items out daily, so there is something different each time. Fans of Woodlands and some other indian buffets will really enjoy it! The inside is really nice--although a little bizarre in how open the lobby is, but it clean, well lit in the dining area, and the service is wonderful. The guys who were working were very attentive, super nice, and really seemed to care about what I thought of everything.\n\nThe food is buffet style indian food--take that however you want. I loved it--their Nan was wonderful and plentiful, the Tikka Masala was divine, and the spice level was pretty good. I love spicy food and get things super hot everywhere, and I could actually feel some spice, so it was just the right level for how I like indian food. The waiter said sometimes people complained about it being too hot--but those are probably the kind of people who think bell peppers are hot--they shouldn't be eating at a place with a pepper in the name.\n\nThey do take out orders--looks like a full menu for that, so i'm assuming they also do the full menu for dine in as well. Lots of vegetarian options, delicious curries, and more! \n\nThey are tucked up under the interstate bridge on Rivergate Pkway basically--my google directions had me doing loops, so turn on the road that runs directly underneath the Vietnam veterans highway bridges, it is next to an Indian Market. If the mall is on your right, look over to the left--there should be a sign.",
"I've never had Indian food before so a friend and I tried it today. It was pretty good, not as spicy as I expected but they had lots of chili's and chutney's/sauces if u wanted to add heat. Our waiter was really nice but a bit awkward. I think he was new. We did the lunch buffet to try multiple things. The tandoori chicken was my favorite. I'll definitely go back. They weren't too busy so I hope their business picks up and they stay open.",
"Really good food, good service, extremely nice people. They had a very high-quality buffet, which was great for our friend who had never eaten Indian food before.",
"So, I want to start by saying that we know this place is new. And it really pains me to give such\na poor review. But I also feel that the owner should be aware of what we experienced. We came there last week at dinner time. It took a really long time to get service. When we did, we were given papadam and some chutneys. I ordered chicken pakora which was described as being served with a green salad. We know that this could be interpreted as a standard green salad or even a garnish, but it was not on the plate. It was just some chicken and a sauce. When it was pointed out to the waiter, he shrugged and said the menu had a mistake. Alone, this would be forgivable. \nMy husband ordered the Chana masala, and he got his long before my was served. We also ordered veggie biryani and chili garlic paratha. When my entree was (ordered was Kashmiri dum aloo) served, it didn't match the description on the menu --- which is paneer stuffed potatoes (and this is oversimplified) in a sweet creamy tomato gravy. What I got was boiled potatoes and tomato sauce. It took forever to hail our waiter. And he said again the menu had a mistake. I said I didn't want it. He took it away, and after we finished eating, another waiter brought out the potatoes again ...this time, it had grated cheese thrown on it. We found ourselves wanting water with no waitstaff in sight.....several times. And they weren't busy at all. We were left confused.\nWhat we found sad was that we love Indian food. We love all the area Indian places. We have been waiting for a restaurant to open on this side of town. And the owners of the grocer next door to this place are so nice and helpful! We love to shop there. And the lady owner is always giving me good cooking tips. This is why we are perplexed as to why our much anticipated night out went so horribly wrong.\nWe might try it during lunch time as the buffet seems to get much different reviews. But the dinner service needs some help.",
"The food was good and we got a 8/10 heat level, which tasted more mild than spicy. Price was reasonable and staff was friendly. They kept laughing the entire time my boyfriend and I were there though, which made us feel a tad uncomfortable."
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"Went in today to watch the playoffs. My boyfriend took me in there, he told me he used to go in there all the time and have fun with his friends, thinking we would have a good time and eat good food. When we were sat at the booth we took off our jackets, just to put them right back on, the air was on so high that the napkins hanging out of the dispenser were blowing. When our server came over to greet us, she never told us her name or talked about the Sunday football specials. We ordered bottled beers and appetizers. The nachos were lackluster and you could taste the freezer burn on the jalapeno poppers. \nAfter we finished our appetizers, I ordered a soda, and only half of our dirty plates were removed. Finally, I had to stock pile everything else so the server would see it and come to get them. After I ordered another soda for my boyfriend, I let her know we would be ordering food soon, she wasn't very attentive and I didn't want her to stop coming over because we ordered sodas. I never saw her again...\nAfter sitting at the table and watching the game for an hour and twenty minutes after I ordered the last soda, another server came over to offer me refills and tell us that she didn't know she was given our table. Our server was sent home and we were forgotten about. She then brings us our check, which is ridiculous, I was ignored for over an hour and still have to pay full price. She then brings us free drink cards, guess what, we won't be coming in to use those.\nThen one of the managers comes over, sits next to me in our booth, totally unprofessional. She then tells me that she is so sorry over and over again, while continuing to place the blame on everyone but her. This was absolutely on of the worst dining experiences I have ever had.",
"Tried this place on a whim and we were impressed!! The wings were FANTASTIC (coming from a buffalonian!) we had the chips and queso as an app and it was great! I also had a California turkey sandwich that was delicious!! \n\nThis is a great locally owned sports bar that has good music, plenty of tv's and excellent food! Definitely better than any beef o' Brady's in Tampa!",
"Have been here many times for football. Great place! The TV set ups are great, staff are wonderful, food is fab! I'm going to check it out this weekend for MY Yankee baseball. Looking forward to having a good time as usual. Check this place out, you'll like it.",
"Best wings in Tampa bay. Get the Hector flavor. Gets super crowded during football games though.",
"Best Wings in Tampa!!\n\nGreat place to watch any kind of sport on TV. Reasonably priced beer.\n\nThe food is really good...and not just for a sport's bar either. Its good for any restaurant.\n\nWings: Best in Tampa (They are big & have great flavor)\nSteak Salad: Well Cooked & Generous Amount of Steak",
"3.5 stars\nEveryone else reviewing this place gave it 5 stars for the wings, but if you are not a wing man or woman (Ha!) then my review may be more helpful. \n\nIf you're in the area and you need a place to grab a decent meal, I would suggest coming here. They've got quite an assortment of items on their menu. However, I probably wouldn't set out to dine here (But I just personally don't prefer bar food).\n\nBut with that, we were pretty happy with our meal. They have an excellent french fries selection for your sandwich order (regular fries, curly fries, and sweet potato fries). \nThe grilled fish sandwich was good but a bit salty. The Black and Bleu burger was excellent tasting, but the meat was over cooked (asked for medium and it came out well done). Service was very friendly. Beer was cold. And they now have Stella Cidre for all you cider-loving folks.",
"My husband and I stopped in for a late lunch. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. I ordered their new salad and loved it. My husband had a club sandwich which he could change about to his taste. He loved the home made chips. Anytime a restaurant brings me a big glass of tea and has limes to put in it, I consider it a winner. We will sure make this sports bar a regular on our where to go on North Dale Mabry. As they say in soccer,\"GOAL!!!!!!\"",
"Lunch \n Hadn't been here in years....Why? I cant remember. No real reason, other than its a bit farther from my house than I normally go for sports bar type food.\n Glad I went back! \n Their Cheeseburger is still very very good. Fresh meat, flavorful and cooked just right! \n I had forgot how much I liked their chicken wings too. Nothing fancy, just in medium sauce, but they were plump, juicy and very large!\n They have lots of tvs, a good sized bar and plenty of tables for dinning. Great place to catch a game, go after your game, bring a group or just meet a buddy for lunch!",
"I was not a fan of Prime time. The chips and queso were extremely bland and asked for some buffalo sauce to give it some taste. My husband had the bleu burger and he said it was ok. The service.. WHat service? She never came around. It was not busy at all.",
"Prime Time Sports Grill (PTSG) is a family-owned and operated neighborhood sports pub which can be found along N. Dale Mabry in Carrollwood. You'll find PTSG in the same shopping center as Tampa Pitcher Show and Ledo's Pizza.\n\nThere is a large outdoor seating area which is popular with smokers and dog owners. Through the front doors you'll notice that the restaurant has very few windows which makes the place very dark, but it also allows them to put in over 60 HDTV's, 11 large screen TV's, and speakers on every table. They show all of the college and pro games as well as PPV sporting events. You'll see pool tables, dart boards, and several video & arcade games. Virtual sports games and on-screen trivia is popular here.\n\nThere's a large dark wood and brass dining area on your left with booths and tables & chairs around the room, and the large horseshoe-shaped bar is to your right which is where most of the locals pull up a seat and socialize with their friends.\n\nLike most sports pubs PTSG has a full liquor bar as well as a menu of pub favorites including lots of fried appetizers, wings, burgers, wraps, sandwiches, salads, pasta, and pizzas. The waitress said they are best known for their burgers and wings, so I ordered a basket of medium garlic wings plus celery & bleu cheese, and a basket of curly fries to try on my visit. The wings were quite good -- large and meaty, without being dripping with grease. There's enough diversity in the menu that you will find plenty of options to suit your tastes.\n\nChoosing a neighborhood sports pub is a very personal decision, and everyone has their own criteria for what makes one place better than another. The folks that were seated around the bar and yucking it up with the bartender are clearly regulars and big fans of PTSG. They have lots of drink specials and live music throughout the week, and they stay open till 3am each night."
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"Usually, I look at a cupcake, and it's so cute and the icing looks really tasty, so I stuff the whole thing in my mouth and I think \"Damnit! I knew it was too good to be true.\" With all the hype about cupcakes in the past year, I have found that THIS is what the rave is about. No decadent flair, just a seemingly innocent little perfectly moist and sweet cupcake. The store has the comforting and quirky appeal characteristic of the Tower Grove neighborhood, with Cbabi's art displayed on the walls. I only wish that the room was smaller and that every inch of the wall was covered in cakes and cupcakes with a light shining behind them, so that when I entered the store, I would be prepared for the moment I take the first bite. The second I realize there is still half a cupcake left is the best feeling in my life.",
"I HAD to try Sweet Art because of Jessica S. and her review, and I'm sooooooo glad I did. I found a joint to hang out in on my days off, and the bonus is, it's filled with cupcakes. Sweet Art is a small bakery and art gallery owned by the Bayoc family featuring Reine's mouthwatering baked goods and Cbabi's wonderful paintings. It's a nice, inviting space with golden yellow walls and lots of tables. The display case is full of cupcakes, and on today's visit, I could choose from the chocolate or lemon with decadent buttercream icings , the Faux-stess (like Hostess, get it?), and banana. The cupcakes are so moist and delicious, as all cupcakes should be (but sometimes in other establishments are not.) The chocolate buttercream is a dark chocolate, surprising and tasty.\n\nHowever, it is the quiche here that made me truly fall in love. Oh, how I could go on about the quiche. The filling of broccoli and cheddar was quite good--nice and light and oh-so filling. But the crust? Damn, let's talk about some CRUST! Whatever magic Reine puts in that recipe, it's working. Flaky, light, and with the tiniest hint of sweetness. Holy Christ, I licked my plate! Now if she will bake a pecan pie with that crust....\n\nWhoa, my head is spinning. Anyway, go to Sweet Art. Now. And be thankful they exist.",
"God I love this place. Before they opened their bakery, I was purchasing their baked goods at Local Harvest Grocery--there's no better way to say thank you/I love you than with baked goods you yourself are incapable of creating. Over the holidays, I would take cookies home to NJ and they dazzled my family who lives in the land of tasty Italian bakeries. As soon as I heard they were opening a bakery within blocks of my home, I was thrilled.\n\nTonight I bought a box of cupcakes for coworkers: \"faux-tess\" (faux hostess), apple pecan, and carrot cake. My husband said, \"I could eat an apple pecan cupcake every single day.\" I'm pledging right now--I can have as many cupcakes from SweetArt as I would like, but I have to walk for them, no driving. With one bite, you'll understand the temptation to eat a SweetArt cupcake everyday of your life. They're light, fluffy, and pretty to look at. \n\nThe bakery is bright and beautiful, covered with Cbabi's amazing artwork. It's definitely a family-run business with mentions of their children here and there, which makes it that much more comfortable and that much more beautiful.",
"All I can say is awesome. I am so happy that Reine, Cbabi and the family... because it is a family affair, decided to take on this adventure and share with the world. Everything is so fresh and tasty. The cupcakes are so moist. I want to try to get all of our Botanical Heights folks over there to try this place.",
"I was in a a crunch to find a red velvet cake on sort notice for my daughter's 16th bday. After several bakers turned me down Reine was able to come through for me. She finished the cake in plenty of time for my daughter and delivered. The cake was awesome.\n\nIf you get a chance to visit Sweet Art please do. You won't be sorry.",
"I really like Sweet Art. Went today and it was packed! The cupcakes were good, but the cookies really stood out. How can a cookie be you ask? My definition of the best cookie is crunchy on the edges and soft in the middle. I had a chocolate chip and a sunshine cookie -lemon w/ white chocolate. Both were perfect. I can't wait to try their lunch items-vegetarian and vegan friendly. \n\nI really just liked the overall vibe of this place. Laid back, with a lot of soul. You can tell the owners really put their all into it. I wish them much success!",
"My wife and I finally made it to Sweet Art yesterday. Location is easy to find and parking was readily available. There was a slow but steady flow of customers, the service was exceptional.\n\nI had the CRaisin Carrot Cake and my wife had a oatmeal cookie. Both were outstanding. I hate myself for not going here sooner. The slice of carrot cake was large and I had no problem cleaning my plate. Very moist, excellent flavor and texture. i had only a small bit of my wife's cookie but it was enough to tell you it was not too soft and not too crunchy. It was sweet and i savored every bit -chewing my food slowly.\n\nI can't wait to go next week and try something new.",
"In my opinion, there is nothing more pleasant or relaxing than a leisurely afternoon lunch. And Sweet Art is the perfect place for it. It's small, cheerfully decorated with bright colored walls and the owner's very own artwork. Big windows let the sunshine stream in and the mismatched furniture is comforting. Their lunch menu is vegan/vegetarian centered, and is very tasty. I had a salad with tofu and homemade Green Goddess dressing and it was ridiculously good. And of course you have to have a sweet. There are cupcakes, cookies, and pastries staring out at you from behind the glass, just begging you to take them home and gobble them up. So I bought three cupcakes. Oops, did I say three? I mean one, just one. I'm very sensible when it comes to sweets, so I only brought home one. Yes, one...... Okay, you got me. I brought home three. \n\nThe lemon was awesome, as was the carrot cake. I also had the strawberry, which was not my favorite. The icing had an odd, gelatinous texture I did not enjoy. But everything else here was top notch. The owner was here with his adorable little son, and he thanked me for coming in. As soon as you step in the door you can tell this place was created with love. The owners are truly passionate about this place and it shows. In the bathroom there are framed pictures of their child's artwork. How awesome is that? I will definitely returning for a leisurely, midweek lunch and look forward to having an oatmeal raisin cookie, my absolute favorite!",
"I just ate lunch at Sweet Art for the first time!\n\nAll the items are vegetarian, and more than half are vegan. The variety is fantastic, particularly for those who get tired of the standard vegetarian sandwich with hummus. \n\nI ate the Botanical--\"a gorgeous wrap filled with cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, scallions, cilantro, tofu, avocado, and spicy peanut spread.\" It was delicious and beautiful to look at. You also have the option of fresh fruit, and I didn't get the standard melon melange--they served kiwi! \n\nI am looking forward to trying everything on the menu. Next stop: vegan chili with sweet potatoes.",
"We stopped in here the day we moved into the Shaw neighborhood. That was three weeks ago, and we've gone back at least 6 times since then. This place has everything going for it:\n1. A wonderful painter who has his studio in the back, and art on the walls\n2. A wonderful menu of delicious, freshly prepared vegetarian food, and CUPCAKES\n3. Cute little children that hang out and I swear their laughter sounds like little angels raining down from the heavens\n4. Free wireless so that you can grub out and work on some emails at the same time\n5. Organic and fair-trade coffee\nGo here and get a cupcake! You'll be back for more quickly"
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"I rushed through my initial review of Blue Dog and didn't do it justice. Since then I've eaten there a lot more and had many more drinks there. It's a great place, and they have some really good food. If you dine in, check out the specials. They come up with some dishes you might not expect at a local bar, like porcini mushroom purses with asparagus and filet mignon--yum! Their burgers are great, and they have a good variety of sandwiches to choose from. I am now obsessed with their boneless wings, which are crispy and delicious. If you stop by for a beer, don't leave without trying them! Blue Dog also does a good job with take out and has a good selection of beers to choose from. And don't forget to check out their monthly calendar which is always packed with fun events. Then afterward you can head over to Cold Stone for dessert and a sugar coma!",
"Blue Dog is one of my favorite spots in Bucks County even though there's nothing really spectacular about it. It's just a friendly spot with nice people and decent food. They have a good beer selection on tap with lots of varieties that change often. They also have many hard to find beers in the fridge for take-out including some micro-brews and plenty of imports. \n\nThe sandwiches are definitely the best choice on the menu (price and quality wise) but I'd also recommend the sweet potato fries and the boneless wings. There's always a TV in viewing range so it's also a great spot to check out the big game and hang with the locals.\n\nIt may not be worth the trek from the city but if you live in the area or are visiting the central bucks area give it a try sometime.",
"Not a horribly bad place to chill and have some beers. Or dance on an empty dance floor and have some beers. 4 stars only because they have a good selection of beer to-go. Thankfully, you dont have to buy a case either. Thanks a lot PA. \n\nPS: late night menu sucks",
"Blue Dog Tavern in Chalfont (202 & County Line Rd). It's in the same shopping center as McDonalds & Genuardi's but once you're inside it doesn't feel like a strip mall.\n\nThey have a great selection of beers on tap and bottled beer! I just got back from there and they had Russian River's Blind Pig, Rogue's Oktoberfest, Leffe Brune, & Fuller's London Porter (on cask). Their next round of taps will be Russian River's Pliney the Elder, and Victory's Ten Year Alt.\n\nAs for their food I ordered the nachos during the Phillies game and what came out was a mountain of food. I finished about 40% of it and couldn't eat anymore. I didn't try anything else on the menu but I've been told their burgers and sandwiches are pretty good.\n\nThey're open everyday til 2am so feel free to stop in for a drink anytime! There's plenty of free parking as it's in a strip mall in the 'burbs so no worries about that. The bartenders were friendly and attentive even though the Phillies & Quizzo night was running. I'll definitely be returning!",
"This place blows... I am a local and not a fan... Its in a shopping center that is heavly patroled by the local police and have the occational check point right on County Line road... Subject to bar fights... oh, and since they have no room for storage, they stack cases of beer around the walls... Owners should buck up and rent a storage spot since they do the same thing at their other location on Valley Forge road in Lansdump...\n\nThey do have a good beer selection and a pool table... Food and service is below average at best... Just another bar with no windows to open and you feel like you are drinking in a box... Not a good TIME",
"This bar is always full of North Penn locals, which is fine. The staff is usually extremely friendly. The beer selection is fantastic. The food is pretty good. They have a pool table and a few tvs for when the game is on. If you want to go pick up chicks, this is not the right place for you. If you want to take some shots and school your loser friends in pool, do it.",
"I will give it to this place for great service and friendly staff, but if you are looking for a delicious meal, this is not the place. I didn't have any drinks here, so I can't comment about that, but did see that they had a nice selection of drinks and beers on their menu. For the appetizer we ordered the fried calamari, when the plate came out, it looked as if we were getting the leftovers from someone else's meal, it was a VERY small portion, it actually was probably the best tasting of all the food we ordered, but the portion was ridiculously small and disappointing. For dinner I ordered the fish and chips. In the menu description it is described as fried cod; when I received my plate, I was in total disbelief...was I seriously being served a plate of Gorton's frozen fish portions? Okay, they weren't frozen anymore, but this is exactly what I was being served. I have kids and have served these frozen fish portions to my kids several times to know what they taste and look like, and they were the exact same size, texture, and shape! If I wanted frozen fish portions for dinner, I would have stayed home. And by the way, these are not made of cod, they are made of pollock fish. The next dispappointment was my companion's burger, it was undercooked and left a weird metallic taste in our mouth, didn't even eat 3 bites of that burger before deciding it would not be eaten any further. The other entree ordered was the ribs; these were okay, but a little too dry and needed more sauce, other than that they weren't bad and the portion size was good. I am not a picky eater at all and rarely take the time to complain, and probably wouldn't have said anything, but frozen Gorton's fish portions served as the \"fish and chips\" was just unforgivable. The food here is also way overpriced for the quality.",
"They have a good beer selection and a decent menu. The seating area is pretty nice for a place that is mainly known as a bar.",
"Stopped in here a couple weeks ago... only because it was the closest bar with a pool table... Place has not changed... Cases of beer and 40's still stacked up along all the walls...\n\nOh, as an added bonus that night they had a DJ... Quite possibley the worst DJ I have ever heard in my entire life... \n\nOn the plus side, they did mix a stiff Jack and Coke...\n\nStay away at all costs!!!",
"Yeah my trip to Blue Dog recently was less than spectacular. Where to begin, the burger I had was cold and the fries were even colder. The bar was filled with a lot of snotty nosed 21 year-olds acting like it was their first time in a bar, prime example was the fist fight that broke out between two of them. If I would have wanted to go to a frat party, i would have joined one during college. Some of us want to hang with friends and talk over a few beers, not in this atmosphere, family tavern my eye!"
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"I've been to this place twice in the past two weeks.\nFirst time I was with a friend, and it was busy for lunch, but we ordered, and were able to find a table, then received our food quickly. \nIt was very tasty, and comes in really interesting dinnerware.\n\nMy second visit was equally good until I discovered a piece of my chicken satay was still pink and mushy on the inside. The person told me it was probably a piece of fat on it, but..uh, I wasn't taking any chances.\nThe redeeming factor for them is they gave me a whole order of fried rice (tofu, thank you very much) to take along with me.\n\nIn general, the atmosphere is very nice. The food is decent for a quick lunch. For some reason their menu is very hard to follow. Possibly because you need a magnifying glass to read it on the wall. If that's your problem, they have provided paper menus to hold.",
"I'd love nothing more than to heap praise upon this newcomer, after all, I'm a nut for asian, pan-asian, food...in particular thai, and I can literally walk to the restaurant. But my three trips have each ended with one disappointment or another. But predominantly, it's the inconsistency.\n\nThe first visit was literally their soft opening, so I chalked it up to a learning curve in the kitchen. The second was a week later. And the third was last week. Seems ample opportunity to \"get it right\".\n\nYou have to order the ubiquitous pad thai initially right? After all, if they can't do that right you might as well get up and leave then and there. The positive is that it's a pleasing rendition, the negative is that the heat is inconsistent, and in general if you ask for it 'hot' the sauce itself appears the same, instead a heap of hot chilis is simply placed on top. Regardless, the flavor profile itself isn't bad and is recommendable.\n\nAnother dish worth recommending is their \"drunken noodles\". In fact, I'd simply say to stick to the noodle dishes and you'll be ok.\n\nProtein dishes on the other hand.... the kitchen apparently has inexperienced hands, or inattentive hands, when it comes to gauging doneness. Obliterated meat in the spicy beef salad is one thing, but underdone chicken on *two* visits is quite another, and frankly a serious liability for the owner if it's not corrected. Again though, we found most of the flavors and spices to be generally good, so if the kitchen can get its act together there is some promise.\n\nWe tend to not be complainers, with the philosophy that we'll simply stop frequented a place if there is something to complain about often enough. On each visit however, without prompting, the owner (mgr?) noticed an uneaten plate of food and inquired as to why that was. Without fail a request was made as to whether or not we'd like to try something else instead. So at least the notion of customer service is alive and well and that tends to go a long way to helping a new restaurant along to success. I hold out hope.",
"Finally got up the nerve to give this place a try again since I said I would.\n\nUnfortunately even the dishes that I had previously said were safe options were now bad as well. \n\nPad Thai? Literally *swimming* in a puddle of colorless sauce. My wife said the plate looked like someone had thrown up on it (actually, if you'll excuse my french, what she said was \"that looks like f*king vomit\")....not an appetizing way to start. \n\nDrunken noodles? Two bites and I left the rest sitting there. \n\nGyoza? Weren't horrible, but the sauce served with them was essentially straight soy sauce. So after a quick dunk and my first bite I was saltier than the Red Sea.\n\nChicken Satay? I liked the flavor (as did my son, wife on the other hand said it tasted like a \"flower\") but unforgivingly one was undercooked. If you read my previous review you'll recall that they've served me undercooked chicken before.\n\nTotal cost for two appetizers and two mains in a place where you order at the counter and get your own utensils and napkins? $40+ Unreal.\n\nThe gal at the register could see we weren't particularly happy with our meals and promptly disappeared into the back never to return again (10 minutes, seriously).\n\nTei Poo is more like it.",
"Finally came here after driving by this place numerous times and always been intrigued. I love satay in general.\n \nironically we did not try the satay. I would agree with a previous reviewer that the menu was at first a little hard to follow. I ordered this curry dish with salmon off the specialty section, unsure how it would come. Was shocked that it came out an entire long filet of salmon on top of a red coconut curry sauce with red peppers and green beans. A bowl of white rice came on the side. The curry sauce was creamy and delicious, the vegetables were a little crunchy for my taste. The salmon though was crispy on the bottom and was not overcooked. Nice buttery texture. \n\nMy friend ordered the spicy friend rice with chicken...I ended up liking his plate better than mine and kept stealing bites off his plate. The rice was moist in a delicious brown sauce that had ample hints of garlic. Red peppers, onions, and sweet basil lended some crunch and flavor and the scallions on top were a great top off. The chicken was tender as well.",
"We love this place. When we lived in Webster Groves, this was our \"go-to restaurant\" when we couldn't think of another place. The Pad Thai with tofu is our favorite dish, and their take on the crab rangoon is great. The atmosphere at the restaurant is very casual, and the price is reasonable. Their turnover time for carryout is great (usually 10 minutes).\n\nGive this place a try. You'll love it.",
"So this place is pretty pricey for what it is. I just have a hard time spending more than $10 for a meal at a place where you order at a counter and get your own drink/silverware/etc. Especially in St. Louis. Especially at an Asian-type place in St. Louis. Especially at an Asian-type place in St. Louis that is right next door to my favorite MSG-ridden establishment Webster Wok, where you can have a lunch special for $5 and get waited on.",
"My husband and I have enjoyed Tei Too many times. While the menu isn't the most kid-friendly, the setting is just fine -- our 1 year old son has been often. The food is good -- no, nothing earth-shattering, but something we look forward to. Our favorite dish is the spicy basil. Can't ever go wrong with that one.",
"I love having a yummy Tei place in my town (Webster Groves.) Been there about 10 times. Employees are nice and friendly. I would have given Tei Too a 4 star before today, but went there tonight and found out they now have brown rice. I like the healthy alternative.",
"I was pleasantly surprised by Tei Too for lunch in Webster! I am in this area a lot, but had never tried it because I thought it looked a little sketchy from the outside. I guess I shouldn't judge a book by it's cover, because it's actually quite nice on the inside. \n\nYou pay at the counter, and they don't have lunch specials. I thought this was a prerequisite for Asian food? Anyway, for yellow chicken curry and a drink it was $13! A little too expensive for frequent lunches. The food took a while, it seemed like they were literally making one thing at a time. But, when my food arrived it was fresh, hot, and delicious! I tried my friend's Spiced Basil, which was good as well! \n\nI may try take out from here in the future, but wish they would have some type of smaller, less expensive lunch items.",
"We tried this recently and were disappointed. It's a nice location but the food was very bland. My wife had Pad Thai and it was almost completely tasteless. So many good options for Thai food, this won't be on our list to visit again."
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"I actually ended up here because some of the folks sitting outside started hollering at us...\n\n+'s:\nHuge TV behind the bar.\nOpen bathroom... during Mardi Gras weekend!\nDespite the kid-friendly atmosphere, you can definitely get your drink on here too.\n\nOverall, a chill spot across the street from the Supreme Court building - easy to remember the location...",
"Of all the places in the quarter to end up in, this is a place that I won't go back. And it's not because the food's horrible or the place has bad service or anything really bad. Food was \"eh,\" and we got served. It just doesn't have something. Or maybe it has something that bothers me. It feels really chain restauranty. Not sure if it is, but that's what they're going for. Food was relatively disappointing and somewhat overpriced. They did have a bar, but then again, who doesn't in this city. This place might work in a different location, like where there weren't any bars or cafes, but in the quarter it really can't compete.",
"I'm surprised at the two negative reviews here. We ate here on a whim while looking for something quick and quirky in the Quarter, and it did not disappoint. For the genre--small, simple menu; quiet and cute--it was nearly perfect. \"The Tower\" salad--basically a caprese--was fresh and flavorful (is it tomato season??); the chicken fingers were light and delicious; the fish and chips was cornmeal-encrusted goodness followed by perfectly seasoned, potato-y french fries. Yum! \n\nSuper-friendly service (our waiter made a list of places for us to check out in New Orleans during our brief stay!) and fresh, simple food made this place a winner for us.",
"I travel from Houma just for their Boudian and Boudian balls. I am a cajun and because of that i am very picky about my cajun food. This guy is from my home city which i didn't find out till we stated talking about were he gets his Boudain from. The prices are not over priced and so far this is the only place i have found Boudian in N.O., and this is as much a staple for us locals as crawfish and gumbo. The staff is very friendly and you feel like you just walked into Cheers, they make you feel as if they known you forever. And as a local thw main questions we ask each other are how's your momma and how's your daddy. So to have this feeling in the \"BIG CITY\" is very nice. Love going here and can't wait to come back again.",
"This was the easily the best place we ate in the French Quarter. The night we were there the special was a half dozen \"fat\" boiled crabs complete with corn on the cob, potatoes and sausage. All for only $15. My husband pronounced it outstanding as soon as he could quit eating long enough to talk. I had the Tower salad and a cup of gumbo. Both were delicious and nicely presented.\n\nThe Pimm's Cup was the best of many I sampled on the trip. It was muddled with fresh mint which was a great change from the standard cucumber. Husband's martini was made with the well gin, Tanqueray. Not bad....\n\nThere are only 10 tables here so the kitchen staff has the time to take care of each order individually and it shows. The group that sat next to us live right above the restaurant and this is where they chose to spend their Friday night. In New Orleans, I think that speaks volumes. If you're eating where the locals eat, you've chosen well.\n\nIncidentally, we also grabbed breakfast here on two occasions and it was also fantastic. Try the Rouge - a huge homemade biscuit topped with red beans and sausage. To die for. Breakfast is served till noon.\n\nTo sum it up, skip the big tourist traps and give Something Else a try. You won't be disappointed unless you are looking for quantity rather than quality",
"There are some great things about this place. The food, for one, is pretty good. It's not quite spectacular, but it's more than competent. However, it's a little on the pricey side for what you get. The pulled pork sandwich we had probably should have been $8, not $10. If you want a sandwich and a drink, you won't get out for less than $12-15. However, the service is friendly. And there's free Wifi, which is great.\n\nIt's in an old building in the French Quarter, with (very sticky - push/pull HARD) French doors to the outside. Air conditioning is cool but not ice cold, which I thought was a nice touch.\n\nThe atmosphere is mixed. This place is small - probably about 10 tables in a squareish space, French doors all around, a hardwood floor and a wooden bar. If you sit facing the bar, then you'll get a very sports bar feel - giant plasma TV (CNN was on with subtitles when we were there), full bar, etc. The bar sort of dominates the room. But if you sit facing the outside, it's actually quite pleasant.\n\nIt's not really a five-star place, I'd probably give it 3.8, so it gets a 4 from me.",
"I just wish I had found this place sooner in my trip.\nWanting to try different (regional) foods in an area.\nwalked around with my wife before leaving for the airport. It was open when we walked by and stopped in.\nI saw Grits & Shrimp on the menu and just had to try it.\nOne of the best breakfasts I had while in the Big Easy!. \nCoffee was good. Service was great. Very attentive. \nIf you are up at 7am walking around looking for a place to get a great Breakfast,\nTHIS IS IT!",
"After staying in the Quarter for over a week scarfing down all sorts of deep-fried goodies, I was in desperate need of some roughage. \n\nIn a city where everything is seafood and fried everything, the Somethin' Else Cafe really IS something else. Really good food at decent prices right in the middle of the quarter without the fried and beaded debauchery. \n\nIf you find yourself in the Quarter looking for someplace a little more low key, stop in. They do have a full bar, so you can still get your drink on if you want, while chowing on a delicious cobb salad.",
"Wow.... a twelve dollar hamburger that was dry and pulled pork that tasted like it was boiled! No flavor..We do better than that on a bad day here in the south. I would say they were having a bad day but this was our second and LAST time.",
"We found this small restaurant while walking around the Quarter on our last morning in town, and I wish we had found it sooner! Great portion sizes and a more-than-accommodating kitchen when it comes to making lots of substitutions for picky eaters! A delicious, healthy meal at a reasonable price -- exactly what we were looking for!"
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"New opening as of 6/24, huge portion fresh ingredients. Ambiance somewhat sparse, but hey they just opened",
"I have been waiting for Pho Le to open ever since I saw the 'coming soon' signs a few weeks ago and I stopped in for lunch today on their third day of being open. \n\nMy first impression was how clean, bright and inviting the space was and I was promptly seated by a smiling waitress. I ordered a ca phe sua da or iced Vietnamese style coffee with condensed milk (ca phe sua nong for the hot version) and it was delicious.\n\nFor lunch I ordered chao gio or Vietnamese style fried spring rolls served with do chua (pickled carrot and daikon) fresh lettuce, hung que (Vietnamese basil) and nuoc mam pha dipping sauce. It consisted of two crisply fried spring rolls cut into 8 pieces - crispy, hot and delicious. \n\nThe nuoc mam pha was very good with a nice balance of sweet, salty and a skant touch of quickly dissipating heat from the red pepper.\n\nFor my main dish, I ordered the Pho Tai Bo Vien which is Pho with tender thin steak and meatballs. It was served steaming hot with some thinly sliced fresh white onion on top alongside a plate with the usual accompaniments of fresh lime, bean sprouts, sliced jalapeno and hung que (Vietnamese basil). \n\nI tasted the broth unadorned and it was light, unctuous and delicious. No perceptible taste of star anise, cinnamon or any other strong spice - very well balanced and nuanced. A squeeze of lime, a swirl of hoisin and sriracha sauce along with a few slices of jalapeno and fragrant hung que torn and sprinkled across the top and it was lunchtime!\n\nIt was very good - very traditionally, classic South Vietnamese/ Saigon-style Pho - my favorite.\n\nThe menu is full of great Vietnamese dishes and I can't wait to go back and try some more! I hope Pho Le is in Berlin to stay because it so much closer to me than its competitors in Voorhees and Cherry Hill and the pho is just the way I like it - delicious!! \n\nPho rat ngon!",
"Great service, very clean, and reasonable prices. The food was very fresh tasting and seasoned well. In addition to traditional Vietnamese dishes such as rice bowls and vermicelli noodle dishes, there are a few Thai and Chinese dishes. In addition to the seafood rice bowl and summer spring rolls, I ordered a jack fruit frozen drink. That was different, kind of like coconut but a little sweeter. I really liked how my server, in a non condescending manner, explained how to use the condiments and add the veggies to the broth. I am looking forward to trying more of their food and hope the quality remains the same long after the grand opening. One thing I'm hoping Pho Le adds to their menu are lunch specials.",
"I brought my wife here (she is from Vietnam). She said food was too salty and noodles were under-cooked. Said they would last only a day in Vietnam because nobody would come back for food. Service is hit or miss. First time they were attentive and second time we could have been wall paper and gotten more service.",
"Excellent service and atmosphere. Delicious Pho! Wait staff was courteous and friendly. Food came out fast and fresh! The decor was bright and welcoming, the menu was easily translated.\n\nIf you're in the area, you must try!",
"Great food, furniture and people working. Will continuously come back. Great hours. Nice mellow music playing.",
"Excellent food and service. Wait staff is friendly and courteous...service is fast and efficient. Did I mention the food is amazing?!!! My husband got shrimp pad thai..which was great (he's pretty picky, as am I) and I got chicken pho....fantastic and filling. \n\nInterestingly enough their menu is set to satisfy many different taste buds, as they have Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai options! \n\nGive it a try...you won't be disappointed",
"Good food, friendly staff, and children friendly.. Our 1st time here after a long day at Sahara Sam. The noodle soups are very authentic. We will visit again when we are in the area.",
"After many disappointing Vietnamese food adventures in South Jersey, I was excited to see great Yelp reviews for Pho Le. Having an afternoon free, I decided to check them out for lunch and I'm glad I did. Thoroughly enjoyed a grilled meatball summer roll (fantastic house peanut sauce!) and the house vermicelli was a good pick as well. The decor is neat and clean, and the place is easily accessible off Route 73. The service attentive (though only a few tables seated.) Pho Le has a small dining rooms (10-4 tops) so any larger parties might overrun the place. For the Jersey folks, this is a great alternative to crossing the bridges to Nam Phuong (Philly.) Will definitely be back again!",
"I love that this place is here. The staff are friendly and accommodating. I am vegetarian and they offered to make my soup w veggie broth instead of chicken. That was awesome. The noodle soup was great. I also had a few tastes of my bfs tom yum soup. That was also great. We also tried the veggie spring rolls. They are good but I'm not sure three tiny spring rolls are with $7. I thought that was as a little expensive. Hope they do well bc I love pho."
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"Greek's has great pizza in Fishers. A big bonus - free delivery! If you work in Fishers, it is a great option for the office, especially on a rainy or snowy day. There Greek salads and stromboli are both good choices. My favorite is their Gourmet House pizza - Greek's Italian Sauce, Onions, Assorted Cheeses, Meatballs, Sliced Black Olives & Feta Cheese. It's nothing too out of the ordinary, but the feta really does it for me. Greek's also has some fun chicken pizzas- Cordon Bleu ala Rafael, Gourmet Wings and Gourmet Chicken Ranch",
"Not bad! As a Chicago gal, this Hoosier pie can hang. Try the white pizza and a Greek salad. The red sauce is a bit sweet for me but the rest of the family liked it. Free delivery is a HUGE bonus. Nice.",
"Love this place. Always friendly staff. Clean and neat indoors and outdoors, in a city that desperately needs more restaurants like this. The pizza is outstanding and a nice change from the major chain/franchised pizza joints.",
"I just tried Stromboli here .. Great food quality and good ambience ... 5 stars",
"Went to this place a few weeks ago because I was craving some pizza. I didn't feel like driving to far from home, and we had a coupon, so why not (for people reading my reviews, you will notice the whole coupon theme, at least for these last couple of reviews.\n\nThe wife and I ordered a garlic chicken ranch pizza from this place because it sounded pretty good online. I mean, whats not to like about chicken, bacon and ranch with garlic? \n\nThere was one thing they forgot ot mention- GREASE. Don't get me wrong, I love me some grease, but too much grease can be a bad thing, and that's what this pizza was. After a couple pats with the napkin, it wasn't too bad, but still not all that great. I imagine there are plenty of better, local pizza joints in the area, we just haven't found any yet.\n\nThis place evidently made it on some top 25 list of a local radio show (two fat guys with nothing to do.com or something like that). I'm not quite sure why.\n\nOVERALL- Not really digging the pizza, maybe there other food is better? I'm not sure, but I'm not planning on finding out.\n\nCelebrity Rating- Joey Fatone",
"I went to Greek's with a friend to try their pizza. We just got the regular pizza and it was yummy! Nice thin crust pizza and it was just devine. The restuarant is super tiny and the waiter was super nice as well.",
"First, I love/hate that this is within walking distance from my house. Their pizza is delicious and I always eat waaay too much when I go. My favorite part is the crust. It has this hint of sweetness to it and when I do take-out, I save my crust for the end and then dip it in honey for a dessert-like treat. My only complaint is that the owner doesn't put a little bottle of honey on the tables for when I dine in. Yummy and local!",
"I hate chains, and love local pizza joints. Greek's is classic. I love their Ranch Chicken pizza. It has big slices of tender chicken, bacon, and a super garlicky white sauce. The crust is buttery and has a nice chewiness. The red sauce is a little too sweet for my taste, so I stick with their garlic butter ranch sauce. Highly recommend Greek's for a great local pizza in Fishers.",
"This is my favorite pizza place ever! I am in love with their Hawaiian Pizza, I have never been anywhere else that makes it as good as Greeks! Their garlic bread is great too. I have never had anything else here so I can't judge on their other pizzas. The staff is always friendly and timely. Support your local pizza! Eat at Greeks! My only complaint is the one in Broad Ripple closed and that was the one closest to me. :( I need a greeks closer to me!!!",
"Best pizza ever! The sauce is sweet and the cheese is a blend of Mozzarella and Munster. Garlic crust is also a huge plus."
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"Really neat new place. Menu changes everyday which is different, and disappointing if you miss the tacos like I did, but means verity. \n\nVery fresh and authentic Mexican food. Mexican drinks and beer.",
"HUMA offers good food, friendly service, and clean premises. Try their pastor tacos. They're very authentic. \n\nTheir carnitas tacos weren't the best that I've tried, but they weren't terrible by any stretch of the imagination. They'd be a great option for your somewhat adventurous grandmother who is willing to try something different, but not anything too far outside of her comfort zone. (Think of a simple pork roast in taco form.)\n\nOn balance, I recommend this place. I expect that the couple who run it are going to do well with this venture.",
"Finally! A new place in town to get real homemade, quality Mexican food. Where you say? Run by Mariel Montero Sena, you've probably seen her around when she was at Expressionz Café running Taco and Fondita days. Unless you've been living under a large rock. Which is totally possible. I went once for tacos and they were dynamite so I was hoping for more of the same quality when we went to check out HUMA after some beach v-balling.\n\nHUMA Mexican Comfort is located close to Argyll Plaza on the north east corner of 99 Street and 63 Avenue. It's a bit difficult to spot while driving (the sign is pretty small) but it's in the same parking lot as Tienda Latina and Kyoto Sushi Japanese Restaurant. It's worth the search, trust me on this one. We came around 7pm on a Wednesday evening - there were only a few tables occupied. It can fit approximately 30 to 35 people. They'll be busy once the word gets out on the streets.\n\nWhat's really intriguing about HUMA is that each day is a different menu. Wednesday is their seafood menu. The dessert menu had five options but they were out of the flan. Will have to try it out next time.\n\nWe talked briefly with Mariel and this is what's on deck for each day:\n\n- Tuesday - Favourites\n- Wednesday - Seafood\n- Thursday - Fondita day\n- Friday - Street food and snacks\n- Saturday - Taco day\n- Sunday - Breakfast and \"hang over\" remedies\n\n- Tamarind ($3.50) - I've had horchata before so it was between tamarind or the jamaica for me. The waitress was awesome and brought out these cute little cups to sample all three before we picked. I went with the tamarind which wasn't too sweet (very subtle) but instead was light and refreshing.\n- Jamaica ($3.50) - the jamaica according to our waitress is from a leaf. Looking it up afterwards, it looks like it's hibiscus which gets its deep, beet red colour from the calyces (sepals), a type of flower so she was close enough. This one was more sweeter but still quite refreshing.\n\n- Ceviche ($9.00) - diced mild white fish cooked in fresh lime juice mixed with fresh tomato, onion and cilantro. Served with nacho chips and crackers. This is probably the first ceviche that I've had in Edmonton that was good. It tasted fresh with a nice acidity to it. The only complaint we had was that there wasn't enough chips! Those were gone pronto. There was also three types of sauces brought to our table - salsa verde, salsa roja and pickled jalapenos/carrots/onion. They also brought out a hot sauce separately, which I believe was for the ceviche. Nice to add to the ceviche and tacos.\n- Pescado empanizado ($16.00) - mild white fish fried in a seasoned crumb mixture and served with sides of Mexican rice, fried beans and a fresh salad. The fish (it's basa) was perfectly cooked. Lightly fried with a nicely coated crumb mixture, this was one of the best fishes I've eaten in a long time. It was flaky, tender, crunchy - pretty fantastic. If it's on the menu, it's a must order.\n- Fish tacos ($16.00) - breaded mild white fish broken onto 4 tortillas and topped with chipotle mayo, shredded lettuce and sliced avocado. The fish tacos were lightly fried the same way as the pescado. Four was perfect as we each were able to try one. Good stuff but will have to try out their Taco day to see which taco is my fav.\n- Camarones a la diable ($18.00) - shrimp cooked in a spicy chipotle sauce and served with sides of Mexican rice, fried beans and a fresh salad. It also came with a side of tortillas (covered to keep them warm) to make your own mini tacos if you wanted. The shrimp was perfectly cooked although I didn't find them spicy.\n- Beef enchiladas ($13.00) - shredded beef rolled in 3 corn tortillas and covered in salsa roja (red salsa) and served with a small fresh salad. This seriously remind me of lasagna. The tortillas had that soft, lasagna pasta texture to it.\n\n- Cremitas ($4.00) - a Mexican vanilla custard dessert, this was boooomb. Super light, airy, if you liked custard desserts, you will be in l-o-v-e. I couldn't stop scooping up spoonfuls of it.\n- Tres leches cake ($5.00) - the tres leches cake was soft, spongy goodness. If you've never had it before, it's made from three types of milk: evaporated milk, condensed milk and heavy cream.\n- 2x Platanos fritos con lechera ($4.00) - fried plantain with condensed milk drizzle. Uh yeah, we ordered two of these bad boys. Plantain anything is delicious and these satisfied everyone's dessert cravings.\n\nI am stoked that there's finally another good Mexican restaurant in town. Possibly even my new favourite! I can't wait to go back and try a bunch more dishes. Seriously, that fish was off the charts. As Arnold says, I'll be baaaaaack. You know it's a good sign when everyone at the table is \"mmmm-ing\" after every bite.",
"So I've been waiting for this restaurant to open. I was really looking forward to some authentic Mexican food instead of just well made tex mex. My boss and I went today with a former co-worker who is Mexican and who was initially very excited when he saw the sample menus on Huma's Facebook page.\n\nWe arrived just shortly after noon and I was impressed with the cleanliness of the place and the fact that it seemed fairly busy for a place that just opened.\n\nThat's where me being impressed ended.\n\nThe waitress was fairly slow. And not very conversational. Other tables that came in after us (one of which seemed to be friends of the waitress) got their orders taken before us, and received their food before us.\n\nI and my former co-worker ordered the chilaquiles with fried egg instead of chicken. My boss ordered the enchiladas. (I should mention I didn't know there was a separate menu for lunch. This was not the menu I expected based on their rotation daily menus from their Facebook page.)\n\nWe waited. And waited. And waited.\n\nOne order of the chilaquiles came out and the enchiladas. Then my order of chilaquiles came out.\n\nAll three orders were ice cold. My eggs were under cooked as well.\n\nWe sent them back. They microwaved everything. Chilaquiles have deep fried tortillas in a sauce. Guess how that worked out microwaving them? And my bosses enchiladas were still cold in the middle.\n\nI ate my food, because I was starving. It was fairly bland. My friend from Mexico said it didn't taste right or very good. My boss barely touched his.\n\nThe lady who I assume was the owner came and cleared our table asked my boss if he was done, to which he replied \"Well, I don't want it.\".\n\nNo questions as to why or any offer to try and salvage this meal. It was awful. We never saw our waitress again after she took our initial order either. The lady (owner?) was the one who delivered our food and cleared our plates. She didn't ask how the meal was or make any attempt at conversation when I went up to the till to pay. I paid because I was the one who suggested this place to my friends.\n\nDisappointed doesn't even begin to cover how I feel about the meal and experience.\n\nWill never be going back. Will not be recommending to friends.",
"Huma features a rotating menu and amazingly tasty and authentic Mexican Food. There are plenty of veggie options. These dishes aren't for people who find the taste of any spice beyond salt offensive (and there are plenty here in Alberta), but if you like flavour, you'll find it here. This is the kind of food you'd find at a middle-to-high end restaurant in Mexico City, with a few other options (such as a burrito). \n\nI ordered a combo meal, which included, pork, beef, and chicken. All were very tender, probably because they were sitting in chile-infused sauces.\n\nI just hope they can keep it up for the long term. Service is prompt and friendly at lunchtime.",
"This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the city of Edmonton. It had authentic Mexican cuisine and the service is exceptional. Wonderful people putting everything they have into running a great mom & pop restaurant. I highly recommend the tacos arabes and tres leches dessert.",
"Typical Edmonton nonsense: horrendously slow and clueless service, sparse ambiance, overpriced and mediocre food. Don't let these claims to authenticity fool you. A place like this wouldn't survive five seconds in Mexico.",
"Four fish tacos(15-16$)and aguachile(ceviche $9) to go please.\n\nBusy on a Sunday. Smelled good, restaurant is cute would like to eat in the restaurant. \n\nLady brought out my food prob 20mins. The ceviche had three different salsas with it and fresh fresh fresh tortilla chips like the best I have tasted I love them. The ceviche is amazing!!! They cut the prawn in two with cucumbers, Red onion and lime sauce topped with Avocado! Wow yum! I will probably always order this.\n\nFish tacos: loved them, ate two fresh in my truck and then brought two home. Definitely better fresh because the tortilla will fall Apart(not a big deal just messy)\n\nYum. Keep up the good work!",
"Authentic. Menu changes daily. Fine example of keeping it traditional. Finally the real deal. You got to go.",
"I first tasted Mexican food in Hayward, California, 1976. Loved it. Since then, I've frequented many a Mexican eatery, all over North America. Trips to Mexico left me yearning for the colours, familiar atmosphere and the flavours! Most of the food has been good, some not so good, some downright horrible. Ah, but the quest continues.\n\nHuma, for Edmonton, the answer to the quest is Huma! A truly wonderful, inviting little restaurant at the corner of 63rd Ave and 99th St. \n\nIf you took Huma out of Edmonton and placed it in the middle of Mexico City, it would be full of happy, satisfied, smiling people.\n\nThis little restaurant is an experience you must have. My sweetie and I have been there 3 times and have been treated wonderfully each time. \n\nThe food is truly amazing. The staples are available all the time, and each day, there is something interesting, and wonderful. For example; Friday is 'Food Truck Friday.'\n\nI've not had anything even close to the mouth watering delights of Huma, since my last sojourn to Mexico.\n\nGo! You deserve it."
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"I wasn't going to review a Wawa originally. But with so many disappearing in Center City I'm hoping that my doing so will be enough to appease the sandwich gods to the point that some of them stick around for the long haul.\n\nLove it or hate it you can't help but find yourself going to a Wawa for it's overwhelming convenience. They know how to make a killer sandwich. provide moderately good coffee 24/7, offer addicting iced teas in large sizes, and provide you with plenty of your vices. And if your like me then Wawa probably hooks you up with at least one of your guilty pleasures. As for me I love mixing up their many coffee and cappuccino varieties until I come up with my own caffeinated creation.\n\nBut while it's highly convenient on most fronts, there are things that it could offer more of. To this day I am super surprised to say that 7-11 has more vegetarian options than Wawa. Hell I'm pretty sure that Wawa only has one salad that doesn't have meat in it. But the last time I went to 7-11 I was munching on a veggie chicken salad sandwich. If they can bring them in pre-made and wrapped up, then think of what Wawa could do if they jumped on that wagon in their deli section. it would be much better than the pile of lettuce on a roll that they consider a veggie sandwich. It would also be pretty cool if they had more than one kind of breakfast sandwich that didn't have pork in it. \n\nBut in the long haul I'm still happy to say that it's my choice, my Wawa. now hopefully no more leave.",
"Oh, what would my grad school experience be without the Wawa? I remember school orientation, our associate dean said the Wawa is the center of the school's little universe. Let me tell you...when you stumble half drunk out of Marathon across the street and have the munchies, this place will save your life. When you're pulling weird hours at the library next door, THIS PLACE WILL SAVE YOUR SANITY!\n\nEvery other time, their sandwiches are surprisingly good for a 24 hour glorified convenience store. Their selection of stuff to munch on can't be beat. Sometimes, I try to find excuses to stop by so I can grab a tastykake or a banana before class.",
"Location Location location. I love Wawa, I love wawa all the time. I'm from the Jersey shore and we have wawa's every three blocks (kinda like starbucks in the city). This wawa gets CRAZY busy because it is located right smack in the middle of a bunch of major hospitals, and office buildings and oh right- it's a Wawa which means it is great and cheap and people love it. So be careful at lunch time because this one gets a bit out of control, but underneath the hundreds of people, it's still a beautiful friendly Wawa waiting to make your day better for only the cost of your hoagie.",
"I love your hidden convenience. I love that you are on my way from work to everywhere. I love that your coffee is twice as good as starbucks and costs half the price. I also love that you are still standing...after they replaced both of my wawas with a 7-11 and an Old Nelson...\n\nNever change, wa, never change.",
"WAWA move to Los Angeles. Your name is soooo cool to say sober or drunk. Your donuts are fantastic. You sell soup and hoagies. Your so pretty and clean, but familiar and not outragous. I luv you. WAWA WAWA where are youuuuu???\nbtw or ps wtf east coast? Dunkin Donuts is disgusting. WAWA you are the only one I know that lives on the east coast and knows how to make a donut. \nWe do have better donuts on the west coast, but not a place that sells aleve, soup, good coffee, donuts, salad, and a hoagie at 2am. So come visit in LA I promise you'll want to stay.",
"Now that I no longer live in Center City Philadelphia with this Wawa location being within walking distance to where I used to live, all I can do is become nostalgic about Wawa.\n\nAs many have mentioned, we have all found Wawa to be convenient during any hour of the day or night. There are many scenarios/stories/memories I must share with you:\n1) You can always grab an energy drink prior to major study sessions.\n2) Buying a bottle of orange juice and a granola bar late at night for your game day breakfast on exam day. Whilst doing this, you get asked to go home with someone who is clearly drunk from celebrating Thirsty Thursday at Marathon Grill.\n3) I want to make an omelette but I don't feel like going all the way to the grocery store. Yes, Wawa has eggs!\n4) They have healthy eating options too? I think I might just grab some veggies for a snack. Sadly, these are located right next to all the candy.\n5) My guilty pleasure: breaded chicken sandwich.\n6) I still use the Wawa coffee cup I bought 4 years ago.\n\nNow that I live in NJ and I have to drive to find a Wawa. So inconvenient.",
"wawas are open 24 hours... i can't think of much else in philly that is. that makes them awesome. i'm not crazy about their coffee but it's not awful. i love how in the deli that you now can get spinach, cucumbers, and roasted red peppers, making for a mean veggie hoagie. now, i'm not 100% positive that their bread is vegan, but i don't see why it wouldn't be. i don't feel too bad about not checking because i only get a veggie hoagie once in a blue moon. maybe someone can find out...\n\nwhat i do feel bad about is dissing the unofficial door person whenever i come here. it's like that at the other wawa at 2nd and south, too. oh well.",
"I've never been to a Wawa before but it reminded me of 7 Eleven. Late night I was kind of hungry so I went across from my hotel and wanted a snack. What I thought was cool was the computer inside that you can order your sandwiches using a computer. I ordered a roast beef sandwich and it tasted great. The reason I gave it 3 stars because when I came out a couple hours later in the morning, the place shutdown for renovation and had to go on a little hike to get things during my stay.",
"This Wawa is one of the many reasons I like Philly. They make everything so damn convenient! Want a made-to-order sub 24/7? They can do that. Want to order it on a computer so you can wander the store and not wait on a long line? Sure, they'll rock that. .99cent ATM? OK. \n\nNever been to Wawa? Imagine 7-11 and Subway merged together but improved their subs and the quality of, well, everything else. That my friends, is Wawa. \n\nThe kicker would be if they sold beer.",
"Please don't go into wawa expecting food that will blow your mind. It's a deli, after all. What you will get is fresh bread, quality lunchmeat, and decent hot food for a very cheap price. To me, Wawa is a step above 7-11 or Circle K (if you're from the south). The macaroni and cheese is surprisingly good as are their pre-made breakfast sandwiches. With a free ATM, decent food, and a location half a block from work, I frequent this Wawa a lot and I'm never disappointed."
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"Wow! What an incredible addition to Rittenhouse! Super healthy, super tasty, & super friendly service! I met up with Lia B here this morning for their grand opening (b/c where else would 2 rad vegan ladies be?!) & I was very impressed.\n\nI enjoyed a mini-quiche, coconut yogurt w/ muesli, a chocolate cookie, & a sparkly tonic, while Lia had the chia pudding & a coffee. We both enjoyed everything we ordered. The coconut yogurt was my favorite & Lia really enjoyed the Brazil Nut Milk for her coffee. They also have lots of cold pressed organic juices to choose from & I noticed some amaranth porridge that looked really tasty...next time!\n\nI really LOVED the space. Lots of light, lots of exposed brick, lots of really cool touches to the decor, & I'm guessing that their wood is reclaimed. They also offer classes & cooking demos...I have a feeling they'll be awesome. \n\nFinally, REALLY friendly staff. Thank you, Miles, for taking the time to talk to us, looking forward to seeing you there again soon!\n\nAll vegan, all gluten free, almost all organic. Highly recommend.",
"This place is PERFECT!!!!!! Let's discuss why. \n\nFirst off when you walk in you are immediately taken by the adorable atmosphere. This shop was designed by someone with an extremely high taste level. Notice the light fixtures and containers when you go in. It's spacious, airy, comfortable, and yet very cool! \n\nNow the menu is great - they have tremendous HEALTHY breakfast options and I can't wait to stop by in the AM on my way to work to get something awesome! I had the chia pudding with fruit and a reanimator coffee w Brazil nut milk. They also have quiche, cookies, porridge, huge beautiful looking salads, lunch dishes that were so fresh and colorful and pretty much everything is organic and 100% gluten free - this is not how I typically eat but is always how I want to eat! This place will make it so easy for me to step up my healthy game. What really got me was the availability of freshly pre made food, so you can eat in with so much seating and space or in my case - grab and go when you're on the move. This spot is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy high quality food in an extremely convenient way!\n\nPlus it's delish! The food was awesome! You can tell they care about their ingredients and presentation and the environment! All their packaging is compost able and the staff is very friendly and very informed.\n\nNow to seal the deal - this is *officially* the only place in Philly to do all organic cold press juices. Finally - Philly caught up with like the rest of the juicing world - organic is the absolute ONLY proper way to juice and I am now going to be able to put my juicer away and buy from PS! \n\nSo thrilled with this new vegan, gluten free, healthy, organic, perfect addition to center city / rittenhouse. I'm so thankful yelp / twitter celeb Laura Jill S. Brought me here! She knows all the hot spots!",
"This place is HUGE, BEAUTIFUL, and ALL-VEGAN. I can tell that thought was put into every single aspect of the food and decor. It's just...wow. You have to see for yourself. I can see myself going here a lot in the summer, sipping on a tonic or iced coffee, buying a macaroon or a crisp bar for a sweet treat. The brazil nut milk is perfect in their iced coffee. The tonic I had yesterday (peppermint+carrot juice) was awesome--so flavorful and refreshing. I can't wait to try more of their juices and tonics. \n\nI got a six pack of macaroons and it was six dollars more than the cost of getting six individual macaroons. OOPS, not going to do that again! Weird price thing aside, we ate the whole little box there and each and every one was a delectable morsel of coconut goodness.\n\nUnfortunately, after seeing their prices, I cannot see myself eating a full meal at PS & Co. I'm sure the food is very good (it looks great!), but $15 (plus tax&tip!!!) for a salad is absurd. That's even more than your average takeaway salad at comparable NYC places like One Lucky Duck and Organic Avenue. Be prepared to spend around $25-$35 on a meal here. This place is for rich people.",
"What a great spot! The counter help was nice enough to blend a custom juice. Juice was great I only wish they were fresh pressed - but they still get 5 stars :) Nice design, decor, people and excellent menu options. Plenty of seating. \n\nI would agree on the pricing being on the high end (over $20 for a juice and a salad to go-plus the auto tip request pop up is sort of awkward at the counter). BUT they still get 5stars because I would have given them more if I could!",
"Beautiful, airy, original decor... Everywhere I looked there was some unusual detail, from vintage bottles lit in wire milk crates overhead to fresh flowers EVERYWHERE ( even some in the super clean bathroom). Glass-doored refrigerators hold lovely packages of healthy looking hand made products- glass bottles of Brazil nut milk ( I would like to try that in an iced coffee next time). So... The food- a magical combination of healthy/delicious/unusual & beautifully presented. Here are the 3 things I liked the most, though it was hard to choose.\n* spring roll holding all kinds of bright flavors-grated carrot w some sort of light lime dressing/tofu/shredded vegetables and an amazing dipping sauce.\n* a vegan Caesar salad- I think sunflower oil instead of egg? Chop chop pile of crispy greens and a sprinkling of roasted/dried chick peas \n* an Avocado Coconut meat icy cold pudding with a few cayenne pepper roasted hazelnuts and edible flowers- served in a thick WECK glass ( I want to find these for home!)\n* a brown rice / bean dish with subtle flavors and a crispy onion topping that was sublime. Just remembering it made me forget I said 3 things. I guess that's 4.\nEvery element of the place has an attention to detail that is astounding. And the owner Andrea Kyan popped over to our table to check that everyone was happy- she radiates a sense of good health and a vibrant love for life that is infectious. \nWhen you have a minute, go find that picnic basket that you bought in the 80s after watching all those Merchant-Ivory movies & a blanket and go get some P.S.&co & have a picnic in Rittenhouse Square.\n\nI read through the other reviews here & saw some negative pricing comments. It is not a cheap spot. I can't imagine the sourcing costs of all of these high-quality ingredients ( how many brazil nuts go into a gallon of cold pressed nut milk?) and paying staff above minimum wage and what I imagine are really high rental costs in such a premium neighborhood and a commitment to community all add up. I heard there is a little fleet of delivery bicycles. Hoping 95 gets a bike lane soon!!",
"My first thought upon walking in here was that whoever designed this wonderland had both impeccable taste and very deep pockets. Everything is perfect. I absolutely loved the exposed brick and butcher-paper wall signage, as well as the light fixtures made of glass bottles. Every inch of the decor was planned and executed well, so props for that. Plus, the space is a lot larger than it seems! They have extra seating out front and also a room in the back. \n\nI was here around lunchtime on their third day and it was very crowded. My friend and I just wanted a juice and after standing around for a few minutes being confused, we flagged down someone who told us they were in the refrigerator at the end of the counter. So, we each selected a juice out of the middle of the refrigerator. They were in beautiful glass bottles and were some sort of lemon and mint flavor- I was so excited! We hopped back in line and waited until we got up to the cash register, only to be told that we couldn't have those juices. They were for a special order and the ones for customers were out of eye-level, up on the left side, in disappointing plastic cups. They also only had a single flavor, which was some sort of ginger with turmeric. After seeing the other one, this juice seemed like a total downgrade. I also don't like spice in my juices at all, but we had no choice. We bought the $8 juices and they were good, but not fantastic. While in the store, we heard the seemingly-overwhelmed employees trying to dodge lots of issues- namely that most of their menu (including all the sandwiches and wraps) wasn't available yet since they were so new.\n\nI think this place has a ton of potential and I want to go back just to see it again. However, they should have tried to roll out with a bang and have all their options ready because they likely lost quite a few customers. I also took home a menu to explore further and have to say- this place is seriously overpriced. I know that amazing vegan food is hard to find (and they probably have pretty steep rent to cover), but I would never spend that much on a small salad. The only box of cookies that I picked up and looked at in the store was $18... so take that as you will. Maybe come to lunch here to celebrate winning the lottery?",
"The food is delicious! I am not someone who has to eat organic or kosher, but I do like to eat quality food that tastes wonderful. This place is a welcome addition to Rittenhouse! The juices, salads, summer rolls, muesli and macaroons are all delicious. Yes they are pricey, but you are getting high quality, fantastic tasting food. My favorite salad is the beet salad. I love the ambiance and the staff. This is an oasis in the hustle and bustle of Rittenhouse! Welcome to the neighborhood!",
"Really great food. Awesome atmosphere. Nice people. And it's healthy...what more could you want?",
"I tried their gluten free macaroon (they were giving out samples on the street) and it was really good! So, I decided to try it for lunch. I got two juices and one roll. The juice was good and fresh. The roll was fresh but really small and for sure not enough for lunch. The total came to 28 dollars. Way too much! I understand the amount of fresh fruit required for the juice but the roll was just ridiculously small. \n\nI also got really upset because they don't have prices anywhere. They're not on the paper menu, they're not on the online menu, they're not exposed in the store.",
"I have been a customer of Pure Sweets and the amazing Norwalk cold pressed Pure Tonics for over a year. Sitting in this sunny well designed cafe and have my favorite juices along with some of the best organic savories is a great treat. The decor matches the vibe of the cafe, recycled, natural and friendly along with being delicious.Philadelphia has needed more vegan kosher organic options and Andrea and her crew make it happen. I am in love with the coconut fruit of the day yogurt and the Burmese salad is a touch of Yangon in Rittenhouse.\nI agree with another review that the really easy iPad payment is made awkward by the recommended tip and glad to see it is being addressed. Now if there just was parking.....well it is worth getting a ticket to eat this incredible food."
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"Finally! The new spot downtown has opened.\n\nAnd what a great experience it was! The food, the service, the location, all were just what we had been hoping for.\n\nThey are still in their soft opening so there are a few kinks to get worked out, but it was pretty seamless for having been opened only three days. \n\nWe decided to go with the small plates and were able to sample a variety of what they had to offer. We started off with the Charcuterie & Cheese Combo. A very nice sampling of cured meats and cheese, fruit compote and crostini. A nice paring wth our drinks. I had the Sierra Mule. A cinnamon flavored twist on the classic Mule served appropriately in a large copper mug. \n\nWe then each chose two items off the small plates menu. First came the stuffed dates wrapped in bacon and crab cakes. The dates were amazing. The tender candy sweetness of the dates were offset by the creamy goat cheese and crisp, smoky bacon. The crab cakes were a little bit of a miss for me, but my dinning partners really enjoyed them. The crust was not quite as crunchy as I like it. \n\nNext were the Meatballs in sweet chili sauce and the Fillet Medallions with spinach and potatoes. The Fillet Medallions were hands down the all out headliner for me. They were tender, flavorful and juicy with a light reduction sauce. \n\nOur last pairing were Scallops on a bed of parmesan Risotto and Steak Tartar. The Steak Tartar was fresh and tasty. High quality prime fillet was used and it was amazing. My son dubbed it \"Steak Sushi\". With the fresh raw egg yoke, capers, mustard and cooked egg all stirred in, it made for an impeccable treat. I cannot eat scallops (sigh) but the others said they were fantastic. Our server kindly brought me a bowl of just the risotto. Oh my! Creamy and rich and piping hot. \n\nAnd it that wasn't enough, we decided to sample dessert. We had Chocolate Gelato (from The Eldorado), bananas Foster, and Profiteroles with a dark chocolate sauce made with Dorinda's chocolate. \n\nServings were very generous and we walked away completely stuffed. Prices were reasonable for the quality of food that was provided. Items ran from $6-15. \n\nThe only minor complaint was that the service felt just a little rushed at first. The dates and crab cakes came when we were still eating the Charcuterie. I think a little pause between servings would have made it perfect - time to sample and enjoy and digest a bit before the next round of deliciousness was brought. \n\nI am very much looking forward to coming back again. I think this will be one of our regular dining spots.",
"Yay a new place! We stopped in for lunch to give it a try. We ordered the brussel sprouts, the grilled cheese board with salad, and the Sierra St. gooie with tomato bisque soup. The brussel sprouts were cooked perfectly with bacon and onion. I loved the grilled cheese, although there are multiple types of cheese the dominant flavor is brie. The salad that accompanied it was mixed greens with a crisp slaw of veggies with a Asian sesame dressing that was refreshing, but not sickingly sweet like most Asian dressings. We both enjoyed the Sierra St. Gooie, although I liked the bread, the poppy seeds masked the flavors of the panni. As for the bisque, it was thicker than most, very flavorful and not as creamy(buttery) as most which I enjoyed, but my wife wasn't a fan. \n\nWe chatted with one of the owners about the new place. She was very friendly. The atmosphere is beautiful and we loved the changes since it was Mapes & Co. I can't wait to go back at night. \n\nThe lunch menu is limited, but you can ask if the chef has already prepped the items, if so, you can order off the dinner menu. I am looking forward to returning for crab cakes, bacon wrapped dates, and Kobe sliders. \n\nThey have a great selection of bottled craft beers and lots of wine. They also have a craft cocktail menu with some interesting options for next time.\n\nA BONUS is they have a a loyalty program which you can sign up for at the end of your meal. I already got a 10% off our next visit.\n\nI think it is definitely a place to try, and I hope they are successful next to the inflated trendy Campo.",
"We have dined here twice since they opened. Great menu at reasonable prices. Everything was prepared well with nice sized portions that allow sampling several plates. Good wine list with full bar. Great place for dining before baseball, movie, or event at Pioneer Center.",
"Hooray... they've opened yet another restaurant at this spot. Sure do hope this one makes it. Previously 103 was great, but then disappeared and did a previous restaurant.\n\nToday we stopped by for a early dinner/snacks. We tried Kobe Sliders (good), Pork Sliders (good, could use smaller pork shreds and more slaw), crab cakes (good), Brussel spouts (gave you about 8 halfs...not much, but good), beet salad (very tasty, but at least 1 beet slice was uncooked). On the whole everything was quite tasty and will definitely give it another go.\n\nSpecialize in beers, but also offer wines and a full bar.\n\nHave to admit I prefer the \"menu creativity\" of Centro, although I did enjoy this as well. Give it a try, it's good and will be great to have a place to stop by after a movie. Or stop by and enjoy a beer/wine and snack at the bar as well.\n\nCo-owner Nicole (with Brent) was extremely friendly and explained each dish to us. She knew her drinks and menu well. It's nice to have owner/management concerned about customer opinion.",
"Really awesome menu with a ton of variety. The service was warm and knowledgeable. Location was so perfect. They validate parking, family owned and fantastic food. Loved the small plates, open to making the small plate an entree if desired. Really very very impressed. Ambiance is beautiful as well. Will go back often.",
"Great location and loved the ambiance. Ebony was our Server and she was wonderful! I had the Sierra Mule- it was so delicious! My husband and I shared the Beet Salad, bacon wrapped dates and the Brussels sprouts. Everything was perfect. The beets were huge and the goat cheese was the best I have ever had. We will definitely be coming back! The chef came out and asked how everything was and I really appreciate that, it shows they really truly care about your experience. Go support this great new addition to Downtown Reno :) you will not be disappointed!",
"Terrific new place in Reno. Imaginative small plates menu and great drinks/wine. Try the duck tacos, Kobe beef sliders, and Blue Lip Mussels.",
"Every dish I've tried has been great. Layers of flavor. Their tag line of \"Small plates, big flavor\" is on the money. When's the last time Brussel sprouts tasted so good? Or being able to order a beet martini? The wine list and liquors won't be found elsewhere - and that's a good thing once you try their cocktails. The staff has personality that along with the food will make this a favorite.",
"I'm glad my fiancee and I stopped by last Saturday. We were only there for a small bite, we grabbed a drink and ordered the charcuterie plate. It came with three types of sliced meats and three types of cheese, with some fresh sliced strawberries and jam. It also came with some crackers and toasted bread. It was the perfect small snack we were looking for. What made our experience nice was the friendly staff there. From the cook in the back bringing out more crackers and bread when we were running low. To the server, striking up conversations about my beer and baseball. If we are ever in Reno again, we'll come by to try to actual dishes here.",
"This place was amazing! Great atmosphere and delicious food!! I will definitely come back here again!!!"
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"i was here on a friday night to celebrate a new job. i'm a big japanese culture junky, and since this place has opened within the last year, it's been on my must-see hit list.\n\nat night, from the outside looking in this place looks like a trendy asian-fusion bar/sushi bar. and it is. i don't typically do trendy japanese/fusion, but i have to say i was pleasantly surprised. the sushi was good quality, the sake was strong and hot, and the crowd... well, the crowd was trendy. the music before the dj setup was great low-key ambient electronica that went really well with the atmosphere. the music the dj was spinning was raunchy rap and hip-hop. but the dancing crowd was pretty laid back and fun.\n\nanectode of the evening: a guy almost beat me up because i was wearing a blazer that looked like his and when asked, i told him i got it for 5 bucks at a thrift store. he sent his friend to the restroom after me to threaten me and tell me that his blazer cost him 500 bucks. i laughed and told he was an idiot. moral of the story - that's why i call it a trendy crowd.",
"I've been to Kooma a couple of times recently - for sushi in the area, I like it probably the best. The sushi is good quality, and their specialty rolls are good. (The scallop roll is GREAT.) The first time I went I skipped the sushi and had the hot pot bibimbab, which was very good. I only wish they offered a brown rice option.\n\nThe ambiance is hip and trendy - and the crowd, like Lee said, is trendy. Which to me means, that it's a younger West Chester crowd then other places. I'll definitely go back again. FYI, they don't take reservations.",
"Best sushi in Chester County hands down! One of the only places to get Anago and Oh-Toro on a regular basis outside of Center City, which at times, even in the city is hard to find.\n\nKorean-fare is on the menu but I would suggest sticking with the sushi when dining here.\n\nTowards the end of the evening the crowd gets younger and younger, as West Chester U kids who have a bit of money come out to have a drink. DJ's spin Friday and Saturday night at 10PM.\n\nThe restaurant is somewhat trendy as far as West Chester standards are concerned, but nothing mind blowing. The quality and selection of fish is what makes this small restaurant stick out.",
"Kooma is okay. It's always PACKED at dinner. To me it's packed in a \"ugh, the wait is going to be an hour\" way, not a \"oooh, this place is happening tonight\" way. My family loves it here, but I don't see the big deal. I think the decor is cheesey. When I've tried anything but the sushi it's been so-so. The staff there are really nice and accommodating though.",
"Being only a follower, not aficianado, of sushi, I have to take my friends' word for it when they say Kooma has the best in Chester County. For my part, I love the hip mod atmosphere, the Maki rolls are excellent, as are the standard entrees. I preferred Kooma before they got their liquor license - it was less crowded and it kept the price reasonable - their drink prices are on the high side. But, if you stay late the place can party and people will dance and get down! They have a large specialty martini menu in the $8-9 range. Great outdoor seating on one of the main West Chester thoroughfares but call ahead as it's desirable.",
"Best sushi I've had in the area to-date. For me, it's better than Margeret Kuo (Malvern), Sushiland (Bryn Mawr) or Osaka (Wayne). Fun, festive atmosphere (although I can see how the reviews are split between cheesey and trendy... it does toe the line) and lots of fun interesting creative rolls. Very expensive for what you get ($15-$20 for their specialty rolls) - so, it's definitely more of a special occasion sushi spot. But, the sushi chefs were great and the presntation was awesome - I saw a couple hundred dollars worth of sushi heading out to a table on one of the largest plates I've ever seen!",
"I've hit 50/50 with Kooma. The first time I went, my waiter was an ass and accused me of having a fake ID (I'm 25), which kinda pissed me off and I barely tipped him because he had an attitude the whole time.\n\nThe second time I went was great, but so expensive. I really like sushi, but I think that they price themselves in reference to the fact that they are the only sit-down sushi place in West Chester (I think there's one other sushi place down Paoli pike).\n\nOverall the atmosphere is really hip and the sushi is really good as long as you are willing to spend the money.",
"Dear Kooma, \n\nI'm sorry that I left West Chester without even saying good bye. What a thing to do. We had such a long love affair going on- you were my go to place when my best friend and I couldn't decide on if we wanted to try a new place or just visit you-you always won. Now I'm 3,000 miles away in the great city of Portland and I miss you. I've tried to find other places that compare, and they all just fall short. There's some spark that is always missing with these new places that was always there with you. Maybe it's how when we'd always sit at the sushi bar, you'd create something special for me to show me that you really cared. \nI hope your help has cheered up, though, b/c man are they a downer. But even if wet rags were your servers, I'd still be here missing you. \nI'll be back again-I promise, when the time is right for both of us. \n\nxoxo always.",
"I've been here maybe ten times, both before and during my vegetarianism, and each time I have a similar experience. I end up here simply because of the perfect location and family-pleasing nature of the place.\n\nFood: Consistently terrible - often inedible - except the seaweed salad.\nAtmosphere: Hip, in a good way.\nDrinks: Expensive, but strong and tasty.\nService: Fine. Not sure about the other reviews...\nNon-smoking, which earns the place my third star.\n\nIt can be crowded, which is a testament to how generally awful sushi is in Philadelphia, and non-existent in West Chester. Really, compared to D.C., and even the cheaper places in NYC, Philadelphia is terrible. (If you know a good place, I take suggestions.)\n\nThe after-dinner bar scene here looks happening for the young professional crowd, I could see having a good time here with the right friends. Much classier than Landmark across the street. The bar gets jammed around ten, I'd like to see a review of that aspect of the restaurant.",
"One of the only Sushi places in town or in the general area. \nWith that being said it is very delish and the atmosphere were wonderful. The only turn offs about the place where the following: the smell, the size of some the sushi rolls, and the service.\nFirst the smell: It smells like old soy sauce and funk; you get the impression that soy sauce is soaked into everything. \nSecond the size: some of sushi rolls are just too large and throw the consistency off. \nThird the service: A friend and I went in pretty late on a saturday to get sushi and they seated us but it took us forever to get served and once the food came they never checked on us again except to hand us our check. \nOther then that the sushi was excellent."
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"Nashville, get ready for one of your new fav spots in the 8th Avenue, Melrose spot. The Hook is a new place that recently opened up from the owners of Sinema down the street. This place is more of a causal restaurant to eat at, but the quality of the food is still on point. The building is built brand new, this used to be the location of Global Motorsports if you're familiar with the area. \n\nThere is a parking lot in the back of the building, albeit a small parking lot. You enter the building and are greeted by the staff at the counter. They've got the menu on the back wall for you to look over. The menu is pretty straight forward, shrimp, chicken, fish, and different sides. We picked the creole shrimp with the hot option ($14.50) and I picked the curly fries as my side. We also got the Po Mi which consists of 'Creole Shrimp & Lump Crab Banh Mi, Mirin Aioli, Herbs, Cucumber, Radishes, Jalapeño, Pickled Vegetables on Crispy Roll' and then an order of the Chicken Curry Egg Rolls. \n\nThis location also has a great bar. They've got a large selection of different drinks, including some frozen drinks on tap. You can pick the Pimm's cup or The Ward on 8th. The Pimm's cup is a very refreshing, gingerish cocktail. The Ward on 8th is a peachish slush drink with bourbon. Both of them are pretty strong cocktails, well worth their money. I also tried one of their smashed cocktails, the lime berries and rye, delicious. I was really impressed with the different cocktails available at a place that is kind of considered fast food in the regard that you order at the counter and then wait for the food to be delivered to you at the table. \n\nThe food came quickly to the table. The staff is very friendly and helpful here. I was a little surprised with the size of the order on the creole shrimp. Five shrimp for $13 (or $14.50 with the hot like I got) is pretty small. The shrimp were large, granted, but for the price, I'd say you should at eat get 7-8 shrimp. The hot option on the creole shrimp was yummy, it was too hot, and I love hot things. The fries were your average curly fries, I actually enjoyed the homemade potato chips more than the curly fries. The chicken curry egg rolls were good, I liked to dip the egg roll in the sauce that came with the shrimp entree. \n\nThe dining area has some table tops and booth seats. There is also a patio area that will be nice once it is spring/summer. I think this place is going to be an easy option for a quick lunch or dinner. I will be back again to try other things on the menu.",
"What a fantastic addition to the neighborhood! Excellent food, friendly and efficient service, plus a great vibe. We had the fried shrimp and the crispy catch and they were great quality, tasty seafood. Curly fries could be a little more heavily seasoned is my only critique. This will be a regular spot for us for sure - looking forward to sitting at the bar next time.",
"This is a good spot. Quality beers on tap and the gumbo and hush puppies were pretty awesome. Kelsey was running the bar and did a hell of a job. Jesse was interacting with all the customers and running around asking how we liked everything. Everything was solid, Jesse. Thank you for asking. Thanks for opening up, we'll be back soon.",
"My husband and I went to The Hook a few days after it opened, so it may not have been the best time to try it out. I'll give the TL;DR first: food is good but fairly pricey, restaurant is poorly designed, parking is very limited.\nLong version: \nParking: Tough. Only 14 spots in the parking lot (15 if you count the handicapped spot) and it was already full at 5:20 p.m. Street parking is available but certainly not plentiful and be prepared to walk. \nPre-food experience: Tried to call in our take-out order and were told that you have to order in person. Turns out it's the kind of place where you order at the counter and wait at the table with your number. So, we waited in line to put in our take-out order. The door to the kitchen is right by the door, where the line was, so the bus boy had to ask people to move half a dozen times as he walked in and out of the kitchen just while we waited to get to the counter. Not the best design. People at the counter were friendly and well-trained, knew the menu well. We waited a full 20 minutes for our food, though (and again, this was 5:30 p.m.!). That's not a long time for a fine dining establishment, but it seemed long for this type of eatery (and we were really wishing they would have taken our order on the phone...). They also ran out of tables while we were waiting; it's a small restaurant. \nFood: Okay, here's the good part. The food was really good. We ordered the charred octopus salad, the po mi (a mix between a lobster roll and Vietnamese banh mi with crabmeat, shrimp, aioli sauce, cilantro and pickled veggies), and the garden salad with grilled shrimp. The po mi was a creative and delicious variant of banh mi. The octopus salad was excellent as well - tender octopus with just a bit of char on the outside, couscous, and veggies. Definitely different and very good. Even the garden salad was inventive with small pieces of cooked, seasoned cauliflower and broccoli mixed in with the greens and a light champagne vinaigrette. The only miss was the chips with the banh mi; some of the pieces were great and some were so salty they were inedible. \nValue: Maybe we're cheap, but $42 seemed high for 2 salads and a banh mi. Probably pretty typical for this type of restaurant, but it's definitely upscale \"fast casual\".",
"Melrose is such a hot area and this hot, new, colorful restaurant fits right in! The Hook is a causal seafood establishment that is very blue and has bright yellow writing on the front facade. This restaurant is owned by the same people that own the lovely Sinema restaurant that is a couple of blocks down the street. \nFirst off, the parking spaces are super narrow. At least they have a few! Luckily, we were in a compact car, but we still had to get the baby out of the car before pulling into the space. There are about 10-15 spots total. I think there is street parking nearby. \nOnce in the restaurant, there is a line where you order your meal from a cashier. We arrived at 6pm and the line was already long. It moved quickly and I was able to order some yummy food! The restaurant was already crowded, but we were able to snag a corner table. \nWe ordered the Low Country Boil with mashed potatoes, an order of the corn meal hush puppies with honey Sriracha sauce, and cornmeal encrusted shrimp with curly fries. Everything was delicious and not greasy at all! I tasted my husband's Low Country Boil and it was the best Low Country Boil I have ever had. The sauce was light and flavorful. Just delicious!!!\nI can't wait to introduce my friends and family to this new establishment. I'm hooked on The Hook!",
"The Hook is a keeper. I ordered the hot chicken which was unlike any hot chicken I've had in Nashville. I think the standard \"pickled\" chicken breast (it's $1.50 extra to make it \"hot\") contributes to the unique taste. The slice of white bread and pickles brought a familiar taste to the dish, and the ranch complimented the chicken very well.\n\nThe Hook's take on hot chicken is definitely not \"bring-a-sweat-rag\" hot that you find at traditional hot chicken eateries, but it has enough of a kick to rationalize the up charge. It holds its own very well.\n\nThe hush puppies were also great, although they came out with the entrees instead of before as appetizers typically do. But this is understandable as the restaurant has only been open for a few days -- it may take a week or two to work out the kinks. The seasoned waffle fries were excellent. The menu listed curly fries, so I'm not sure if the waffle style is here to stay, but I'd be fine if that was the case.\n\nThe somewhat cramped space inside and limited parking out back aren't ideal, but given the small plot of land, I think the crew did the best they could to benefit diners and drivers. Regardless, I'm glad to welcome such a great restaurant to the neighborhood.",
"space is cool. concept is cool. a fast food fancy place?! i will bite and give it a go. i know they just opened and hopefully they will make appropriate changes. \n\nbeer prices do not make sense. $5 for a tall boy pbr??? that is more expensive than broadway. 12 oz local beer is $6. why 12 oz? is a pint not ok to serve? and why so expensive? the $8 18oz is served in a plastic mr. gatti's cup. for these prices, you really need to serve in appropriate glassware and amounts of beer. the deal is in the 60 oz pitcher of beer bc that is only $19. my cocktail, berries and rye, was tasty. \n\nfood is overpriced for what it is. curly fries tasted just like arby's but twice the price. the chicken made hot was not hot, but had an asian flare. just weird. it is as if the chef is trying too hard. the catch fish batter was delicious, but the overall flavor was just so average. hush puppies were\ndense and tasty and the best part of the meal. i am used to lighter hush puppies, but these worked. the sauce it came with did not pair well with it, imho. it was like a spicy, sweet, asian sauce. \n\nso, the drinks are great. thing is, people who have drinks sit and camp out. so many people were standing around tables trying to find seats and so many people were just camping out after their food was done. not a good combo. made for a lot of tension in the dining room. hopefully they sort this out soon. i really wanted to like it, but no cigar.",
"The food was decent, the service was fine and the ambiance is nice. However, prices are pretty steep for what we ordered. \n\nLow country boil was lacking in flavor and it was pretty small for $15. Two pieces of shrimp, a few pieces of sausage and some potatoes with a scattering of lump crab meat. \n\nOverall it's a decent quick place to eat, but I wasn't satisfied paying $50 for two average meals and two beers and I was hungry again in an hour.",
"I just stopped in for a quick lunch about 2:30. Ordered the Chicken and pickle sandwich, chips and a beverage and sat down at my table with my number raised high to wait for my food to be delivered. I took my hard plastic AYCE buffet cup (not a fan) over to the soda machine and dispensed my diet coke. \nMy food was delivered promptly, and it all looked great. The sandwich was on a fresh bun. I'm still not sure that the sliced chicken wasn't actually sliced turkey because the slices were so big. There wasn't really much taste, and even the little bit of sauce didn't bring much to the table, but then again, it's sliced chicken. The home made chips were nice and crunchy, but maybe a little over salted. \nThe restaurant is a hybrid of the old Spinnaker Restaurant and Captain D's. The crew is friendly and welcoming. There is a small bar with 8 stools. I can see where parking would be an issue for both your car and your butts since the parking lot and the dining room are so small. \nI think the menu is a little ambitious and overpriced for the dining experience. That said, I want to go back and try other things on the menu some other afternoon.",
"A-OK with plenty of room to improve.\n\nMy book club (which hasn't read a book in months) met here tonight for dinner and catching up. The fast casual concept is great, but I do agree that the addition of alcohol does lead to loitering, and we were definitely THAT table tonight! \n\nWe ordered a variety of things, but none were very shareable. I had the Charred Octopus Salad, which had quinoa and marinated grilled vegetables. It was quite tasty and rather light. The octopus was tender, and the veggies were grilled nicely. This was all served over greens that didn't have any dressing. I'm not a huge dressing person, but it did seem a little dry. Maybe toss the greens with the veggies before plating? I also was swayed into buying a bag of Rocky Road Puppy Chow. Puppy Chow is my JAM, and I live for marshmallows so I was very disappointed when this did not live up to either part of it's description. The chex mix and pretzels were soft and stale, and the marshmallows were a weird texture. I ended up throwing the bag away, which is probably for the best. Finally, I ordered a frozen Pimm's Cup. While a little sweet, this was a great deal at $6.00 and packed quite a punch. I was surprised at how much I liked this! \n\nMy crew ordered the Hot Fish sandwich (looked weird), Po Mi, Fried Shrimp, and Pickle Chicken (which was not fried as you would probably expect). These came with a variety of sides: curly fries, potato chips, and mashed potatoes (served in a mug like my Pimm's Cup--very weird). The only comment on any of the rest of the food was that the curly fries seemed a little stale. When you are talking for literally 3 hours, it's not a good sign when people don't sing the praises on at least SOME of the food. \n\nOverall, I think this would be a good option for a quick dinner/take out. I'm interested to try some of the other menu items to see how the concept pans out."
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"Some friends of mine go to Sonobana every christmas eve (not sure why, maybe it's the only place open?) Anyways, things got off to a bad start by them putting our reservation in the smoking section. I guess it was our fault for not specifying, but it seems weird for someone to just assume that we'd be ok with it. I hadn't been in a restauant with a smoking section for a while, and was struck by how strong the smell was, even though when we got there no one was smoking. It kinda smelled like feet. Mmmmm feet and sushi, there's a magic combo.\n\nFor the most part, the food was decent, I suppose. At least all my friends seemed to like what they got. There wasn't too much vegetarian stuff on the menu, so I ended up getting something called an Erika Roll that was described on the menu as \"cucumber, avocado & crunchies\". Yes, crunchies. Apparantly, \"crunchies\" is code for deep fried pencil shavings, and lots of 'em. After taking one bite, I coughed up a fine cloud of the tasteless fried sawdust that left me gasping for water. To be fair, I partly ordered it because it sounded kind of ridiculous, and I guess it didn't dissapoint on that level.\n\nLuckily, a big part of what makes a meal is who you have it with, so the good company more than made up for the settings and food. That place has become somewhat of a tradition with my friends, and I only get to see them a couple times a year, so there's a good chance I'll end up there again next year. So long as I stay away from the crunchies and the smoking section, I guess I won't even complain too much.",
"I've been coming to Sonobana for years (when it used to be called Benkay). They have the best Japanese food in Nashville, by far! The servers are generally nice and attentive. It's a long wait for the sushi bar, but it's worth it. They have really yummy ginger salad dressing that they also sell in the small grocery store next door. The free green tea is also an excellent addition to your meal. Honestly, because of the long wait for food, I usually get take out. \n\nMust try: lunch special - \"Special Box\" assorted sashimi over rice. It's a great deal and a lot of food!\n\nVegetarian eats: Vegetable Roll #2",
"This used to be called Benkay's. Changed the name within the last year. Had been going there for years (more than 10). Granted the dcor is dated, but the foods are pretty good. Just remember this isn't Cali or NYC! If I go there for lunch, I always get their special lunch box. It's a mix of sashimi and spicy tuna rolls and salad and soup, too. I love it so much. As for dinner, I always get the chirasu or eel bow. Their subway roll is good too.",
"Aww, the reviews for Sonobana aka Benkay are breaking my heart! I came here for the first time when I was 12, had a giant 18th birthday party in one of their special tatami rooms, and have been here to eat for lunch and dinner so many times that I really should own some shares of Sonobana stock....if there is any. This was my first exposure to Japanese cuisine EVER and I must say that it has paved the way for some fine Japanese dining in my life.\n\nThat being said, this is decent Japanese food. The sushi is decent, miso soup decent, udon is decent, tempura is decent, price is decent, green tea is great, and the service is fine. I think the decor this place had 10 years ago, when it was still called Benkay was better, but there's nothing to complain about now. \n\nEven though it would face tough competition in San Francisco, for instance, I think Sonobana holds up pretty well in Nashville and at least deserves a try.",
"Sonobana Japanese Restaurant and Grocery is my favorite place in town to get Sushi. It is a small place but their are several booths which make it more private. Also, they have great Japanese style private rooms which you can reserve for your group or family. \n\nThey have a great selection of Japanese appetizers, including fried tofu, seaweed salad, soybeans, and tempura among many other items. For the main course, I would definitely recommend their sushi. All the fish is very well prepared and extremely tasty. The Udon noodles soups are also top notch. \n\nThe prices at this restaurant are really good for the quality of food you get. I would even go to say this place is a bargain. My only complaint is that sometimes the wait is very long on weekend evenings because they do a lot of carry-out business which seems to get priority over the people actually dining in the restaurant. \n\nNext door in the Japanese grocery you can pick up spices, and seaweed salad, and all kinds of stuff in strange packages. It's fun to look through the grocery after having a meal, to see all the ingredients that went into its preparation. \n\nSonobana is the best for Sushi! I recommend getting there early, like around 5pm when they first open for dinner, that way you can skip the long wait, and get the great food.",
"I've been coming here for years (since it was Benkay), and it's by far the best Japanese food in Nashville. I'm now living in D.C., but when I go home to Nashvegas, I always treat myself here. I've spent extensive time in Japan, and the food at Sonobana comes pretty close to the authentic stuff (sans some of the sushi rolls that are laden in heavy ingredients like cream cheese that are meant to appeal to the American palette - but to be fair, these types of rolls are ubiquitous in sushi restaurants throughout the U.S.).\nThe wait staff are always friendly, and it's a Nashville institution!",
"This would be two stars on the Coast, but definitely worth four stars in Nashville. \n\nFish are fresh enough to be very tasty. The menu has both the familiar staples and some interesting twists. I just wish that fewer rolls had cream cheese in them. I just don't like it. \n\nThe staff is nice, the food is good, the tea is passable. No complaints. This is certainly one of the better places to get sushi in Nashville. \n\nIt gets a bonus for having an awesome little Asian Grocery Store attached. Any place I can get good sushi and then take home a bottle of Sriracha is OK by me. \n\nBTW, if you don't know what Sriracha is...you haven't lived. It tastes good on EVERYTHING!",
"Hands down one of the best sushi bars in Nashville. And with a menu that includes more than just sushi, they have something for everyone. The food is amazingly good and the prices are rock bottom for the amazing food you get.",
"Most Consistent Sushi.\n\nI've been to many of the Sushi places in the Nashville area and I have to say this is my overall favorite. It might not have the flashy atmosphere of Ru'san, but you can always expect consistently good Sushi and a decent price. Also one of the few places you can get Umeshiso.",
"My review is only for the small Japanese grocery part of Sonobana. I've actually never been to the restaurant, but judging from the reviews here, I need to give it a try.\n\nI first went to this grocery after a trip to Japan and I came back looking for some specific ingredients to prepare some of my favorite dishes from the trip. The grocery is great! They had all of the specialty ingredients I was looking for (and of course plenty of things I wasn't interested in, too). I've been back several times, and the staff are all quite nice and very willing to answer even the stupidest questions. It's not a giant store, but the selection is quite good for the small size of the shop."
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"We came here after golf one night. Great Bar, potato chips were home made and very good. When we got our table, which took about as much time as it took us to drink 2 drinks, I was amazed that I liked so many things on the menu. As the night got later they cleared away some of the tables and a DJ started playing, turned into quite a hopping club. Everything was great, I am looking forward to going back.",
"I brought my family here for dinner on St. Patty's weekend, there were 7 in our party. We were promptly seated, enjoyed some very good food. Shepard's Pie, Mussels, Salmon, Bangers and Mash, an appetizer called Bird's Nest which was various fried veggies with 2 excellent dipping sauces. They had Irish stepdancers performing on the tiny stage, which was great entertainment. A band was scheduled to play but we didn't stay to hear them. Even my elderly parents enjoyed themselves and they don't go out to bars! The place is new, just opened in September, and I think they are going to do well here. They are still working on the outside dining area which will be a nice option for seating, especially for smokers. Inside the pub was not smoky at all, which was a big plus for us. Definitely would come back, and I recommend to anyone who likes good food, Irish pub atmosphere and convenient location. Parking was a challenge, but it was St. Patty's after all.",
"I've been here twice since it opened and neither time has really impressed me that much.\n\nI've taken my girlfriend both times just to get some nice irish pub-style atmosphere, food and drink. They've got the atmosphere down. It's really a gorgeous place with nooks and crannies to really get comfortable in. And fireplaces too!\n\nOn the other hand, both times I've been there, I've been little more than disappointed in the food. I always aim for the good traditional stuff I've had over in the isles, but it always seems to fall short. Somehow I ended up with a boxty both times, and the potato wrap was great, but both times, the chicken was way overcooked and too dry. Also the lady got a shepherd pie that was really not as tasty as the ones across the pond that I've had. It was made out of hamburger instead of beef tips and just came across and mediocre quality for what you pay.\n\nI would go here more if I had come for drinking and music, but I don't know what kind of music they play here. So if you're just going to eat there, skip it. If you're going to drink there, its probably pretty enjoyable.",
"I give Molly Macguire's Pub 4 stars because I love the atmosphere here and the great quality of their beer. This is a real Guinness served in a proper glass with the right nitro mix and necessary storing and serving temperatures to be certified by Guinness (that's right, there is a certified Guinness by Guinness and there are only a few locally). The food is good but it's the great atmosphere that makes this a 4 star. Best part is when you stumble out of the bar you can stumble up the road and stop in and say hello. Maybe we'll go grab some drinks!",
"I have been here twice one for dinner upstairs, which was just horrible. It was too loud and the appetizers and food was aweful....oily and tasteless.\n\nThe next time I went with a large group for drinks and appetizers. This time the appetizers where much better. Love the black and tan and as David mentioned, their Guinness seems to be a bit special as well.\n\nParking can be tricky, even though there is a public lot right across the street.",
"I agree with most of the reviews already posted for Molly Maguire's. I think some of the food is excellent - the Kilkenny Kracklin Chicken, the Irish Nachoes, and the buffalo wings, and some of the food is avearge and below, like the boxty selection which sounds amazing on the menu, but are made with really low quality ingredients (the cheeseburger boxty is loaded with cheap yellow mustard, and the buffalo boxty had poor quality chicken and buffalo sauce, which is disappointing considering how delicious their buffalo wings are) \n\n The decor is really beautiful, but really disfunctional. The benches don't fit the tables, and you usually have to move the table to fit in, then find you are too far from the table when seated. Most tables on the first floor are cramped and feel as though they are misplaced. \n\n But the real disappointment here is the service. The servers have all been very nice, however they disappear for very long periods of time. We have waited over 20 minutes for our orders to be taken, sat without drinks for extended periods, and even even finished an order of wings, before finally finding someone to request napkins from. If they work on attentiveness, and fix a couple of the qaulity issues with some of the menu items, they will definitely earn 4 stars from me.",
"I've only been to Molly Maguire's once, but it was a good experience and I would certainly go back. I had their leek soup (very good stuff) and an above average hamburger and fries. We were seated quite quickly.\n\nOne drawback of this place was that it was LOUD. I mean, louder than most \"bar and grill\" type places. The Eagles game was on at the time, so there was no shortage of lugnuts screaming and yelling obscenities, real nice for my 2 year old to hear. The TV was turned up loud enough to create a base level of sound that is on par with \"jet engine in a hurricane\".\n\nHopefully that was an isolated instance and not the norm, I'll go back, just not during sporting events.",
"I definitely love that you can sit outside and enjoy the outdoors. Although it is on a busy corner traffic wise. I didn't really get a good look at the outside, but I love the wrought iron railings on the patio and deck upstairs. It made it feel a little more quaint. The food wasn't bad, but definitely typical pub food. Beer was OK. \n\nI give this place four stars mainly for the atmosphere. While the food wasn't bad, it's very typical. I appreciate the ability to sit outside and people watch.",
"Really enjoyed the food! They had an irish band playing so the atmosphere was really nice. We went on a Sunday evening so it wasn't very busy.",
"I've been to Molly's several times since it's opened. We go mostly for Quizo night which is held Wednesday evenings. It's a fun time testing your trivial knowledge and the host of Quizo is great fun as well. The bar itself is ok. The service is usually just fair, sometime you have to chase after them to get a drink order or your check. The food though is somewhat disappointing. We usually order chips and the sweet potato fries. For pub food it's fine. I've tried one of the Boxty's and was happy to give it away. Very, very dry and lacking flavor. I've had the Tilapia and that was decent but certainly not impressive. Bottom line is this place has a good atmosphere, they dropped a ton on the decor, but there are much better places to eat in Phoenixville."
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"Above-average gooey pizza. Over-crowded happy hour scene on Tuesdays, when there are two-for-one drinks and slices. Fried cheese stick is outstanding. Do not order an espresso,,, it was obscenely expensive! So much so that it has become a running joke with a friend of mine... each time we mention it we exagerate the price more, to the point where we cannot remember the actual number.",
"We walked in at 9pm on a Tuesday and wondered why the hell it was so crowded . . . ah, 2-for-1. Oh, and everyone was being carded by a uniformed cop. I understand that they want to deter underage drinking, but it's a little unwelcoming to say the least.\n\nThe bruschette is, well, not really bruschette. It is actually thick slabs of garlic bread with diced tomato and shredded cheese on top (their website says it's topped with gorgonzola, but I remember it being more like shredded parmesan). It was tasty, but not what we expected.\n\nI thought the pizza was just okay. The crust was nice and crisp on the edges, but it was so thin that the middle was just soggy.\n\nIt's not the first place I'd go for pizza, but the happy hour deals aren't bad.",
"Didn't have the food, but went for a free wine tasting on the patio. The wine tasting was fine. The sommelier described how TN was so restrictive in terms of obtaining wine. The vibe was pretty cool and I imagine the patio would be nice on a warm day.",
"Mafiaoza's was ok. It was there - with its pizza and its beer, and its waitresses in their low-slung tops - and it called out to me. It's a good place to go to when you're in need of a little late-night snack and aren't especially picky. By no means am I saying that the pizza was bad, it was average. It's crust was nice and chewy, though. I had a slice of pepperoni and pineapple - a combo you should try - for $4.25 ($2.50 + $1.75 for toppings) per slice. A little pricey, but a better option than stuffing myself with an entire pizza for $12 - $18. They also had a nice selection of draft beers. Good bar - average restaurant.",
"I think Mafiaoza's is a great place to meet friends for a drink. Sit on the patio, have a cold beer...you would also think ...\"and have pizza, right?\". Well, no. At least not for me. I have given them SO many chances on their pizza...but it's just not great for being an Italian place! I will say, if you order a whole pizza rather than just a slice, it is a TON better. Their single slices are thin and soggy, and the toppings tend to be piled in the middle of the slice.\n\nWhat I DO like to eat is the pick 5 or pick 7 (I think those are the choices). You can choose from cheeses and meats, and all are pretty good. Just be careful with the white bean dip--last time I ordered it, I chomped down on several whole raw cloves of garlic. ICK. \n\nBottom line--Mafiaoza's is a great neighborhood bar, cool place to meet friends for a drink after work, especially on a nice day. They could really improve their menu though.",
"I am not a 'wine snob' but know enough to be dangerous. For me, this place has a pretty amazing wine selection for a pizza joint. Pizza ain't half bad, either.",
"I dont know why I enjoy going here on a Tuesday night for the 2 for 1 pizza/beer special, but I do. I guess sometimes I enjoy torturing myself. The crowd is consistently filled with jocks and girls that are missing articles of clothing.. but for people watchers like me, I guess it makes for pure heaven. Usually you have to wait quite a bit of time if you want a table... and the special ends at 9pm. What pisses me off about that is you might get there at 8... and then you get seated at 8:45, but the waiter doesn't even show up until 20 minutes later! this is what happened to me the last time... and then she tried to make it seem like she was doing us a favor by still giving us the 2 for 1 price. What a joke! So if you want to enjoy your dining experience, go somewhere else. If you want to eat ok pizza and beer for a really cheap price... then you should come here. If you hate crowds, then stay away... but if you cant help but gawk at a room full of idiots - then by all means, go here. The rest of the week, I'm sure this place is great.. but really its just great for when you're hungry and thirsty and on a tight budget. One plus though is that if you like making pizza at home, you can stop in and buy some of their fresh unbaked dough to use at home. Not bad!!",
"I was skeptical of Mafiaoza's before being convinced to give it a shot. Being of Italian descent and quite picky about where I eat my Italian food, I balked at the name and concept...it just seemed too cheesy.\n\nI warmed up to the place when given the wine list, and was won over when our appetizers were presented. We started with the Primo Trio, which is a smattering of different dips and spreads served with crunchy crostini. The white bean hummus was a definite standout.\n\nI moved on to the DaVinci, which is a chicken, spinach and cheese cannelloni, and it has since become my standard Mafiaoza's order. It seems that the chef is a little heavy-handed on the black pepper, but other than that, the parmesan cream sauce was just rich enough and just garlicky enough. It's a sop it up with your bread, it's so good kinda sauce.\n\nI'd have to agree with all of the so-so pizza reviews, however. My brother is pickier than I am about his Italian food, and when he came to visit me I took him here. He enjoyed the experience (the owner sought him out as a fellow Italian immediately) and had fun with the menu, but considered the pizza to be \"just ok.\" I guess with a restaurant that hypes up it's Italian-ness as much as Mafiaoza's does, a lot more is understandably expected of their pizza.\n\nNonetheless, I've had many a late night after which no fast food option sounds appetizing, and Mafiaoza's is open until 3 am with a full menu. I enjoy it, but for Italian food extremists, this may not be your place.",
"Mafiaoza's is a pretty big place, but the outdoor patio, which is covered by a red tent hung with jumbo christmas lights, was pretty packed on a Wed. night during the summer. The inside, on the other had, was almost empty. I couldn't quite put my finger on the customer demographic at Mafiaoza's - there were a lot of young professional types, but also a few families and lone old dudes nursing a beer at the bar. My party of 5 was seated right away at one of the high tables outside. \n\nThe fried ravioli seemed to me like glorified mozzarella sticks, but the bruschette was great - thick slices of crusty break topped with ripe tomatoes, really fresh shredded basil, and parmesan. The pizzas come in 2 sizes - the 12\" \"capone\" and the 18\" \"don\" (all the dishes have cheesy mafia names like \"the greek\" and \"the associate.\") The greek pizza was generously topped with feta, tomatoes, green peppers, and onions. It was pretty good, but as a former professional pizza artist, I have a few complaints: the crust was thin but a little soggy, it seemed like there was barely any tomato sauce on the pizza, and the toppings weren't evenly distributed. \n\nWe skipped the list of 120 different wines and went for the happy hour 2 for 1 draft Yazoo served in little jars. The service was friendly, and we didn't have to wait long for our food.",
"The pizza here is really good and there is a kitchen sink list of toppings. My favorite pizza I ordered here was eggplant and mushroom, a fantastic combination.\n\nThe atmosphere here all depends on the night. Don't go on a Tuesday because it's the two for one night and it's crazy crowded and so not worth the hassle. You're better off going on a regular night, especially in summer when you can sit outside. I much prefer the vibe outside. It's more laid back and if you sit at the bar you're pretty much guaranteed good service.\n\nIf you sit inside, the service can be unpredictable. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's terrible, so just deal with it and go when you're not in a hurry, and order an appetizer."
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"This place is delicious. It was very highly recommended to me by a close friend (well, not that close), but I surely wasnt disap[pointed at all! If you are in the mood for some BBQ this is the next spot you need to check out!",
"Martin's is great BBQ. That's just a fact around here ;-)\n\nMartin's has been featured on Diners, Drive Ins and Dives. (2010).\n\nI've been here several times. The only down side to it now for me is that it takes a good 45 minutes to get there since I live north of Nashville and they are in Nolensville. \n\nWe ordered the Big Mama Sampler. 4 bones (we did dry rub), 1/4 pound of brisket, 1/4 pound of pulled pork and two sides (baked beans and potatoe salad).\n\nI did find the sides a little small for two people to share. You basically got two spoonfulls of the potatoe salad and it was gone lol. Other than that, it was all delicious. It was nice that they had beers on tap as well!",
"I was be bopping around Nashville and hungry for some barbecue. I saw that diners drive-ins and dives had been to this place and thought man I gotta check that out. I ordered the pulled pork plate, the pork was fantastic. It said on the sign that the pork with smoked 22 hours and more if it needed it. It was done to perfection. The coleslaw was also great. The barbecue sauce was awesome. Barbecue is something that's really near and dear to me and I do know my barbecue. If you're in the area you gotta give this place a try!",
"This place just popped up and now is going to franchise. I'm not a big fan of their brisket but their food is pretty good. Some of the best BBQ in Nashville, not quite Memphis so take it with a grain of salt.",
"Very good BBQ! Fun place. A good time as well as a great meal. LOVED THE BRISKET!",
"The best pulled pork sandwich I've ever had! I feel like a woman wearing pajamas dancing on a roof.",
"We just moved to the area and this place is nearby. It is delicious BBQ! We always get the platter that serves 2. It makes for a nice quick meal after work and a good price.",
"Pretty good food. The baked beans were awesome. I had the 1/2 slab of ribs ( dry rubbed), they were fall off the bone good. I did think they put a little too much dry rub on top but it was still good. Friends had the pulled pork and they said it was good. Wish they would of had extra BBQ sauce at the tables or a few different ones to try. Dont get the potato salad or cole slaw, they were just alright. Prices off their website changed so they are a little more expensive. I hope it had nothing to do with the fact that they were on Diners, Drive-in and Dives. I hate when places do that. Id go back for the food when im in town again.",
"Its a cute little bbq place with decent food and good service. I've been twice and I'll go again. It is kind of a drive though but the service is fast.",
"Outstanding BBQ! - my favorite of all middle Tennessee.\n\nMartin's never fails to deliver for me - whether it's delicious food, a variety of choices, or a (fairly) quick drive-thru for a restaurant I would never expected to have a drive thru!\n\nThe Sweet Dixie sauce makes any of their meat rival just about any other delicacies I've ever eaten. Pair it with some Brisket and your mouth will just melt along with the food.\n\nI'm also a huge fan of their smoked chicken paired with Alabama White sauce. Massive portion of chicken, and smokey flavor all the way through.\n\nI've tried many, many different BBQ places in Tennessee, but this one tops them all, and it's even a close finish!"
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"Great vibes, always gold music being played, usually a DJ spinning great jams from 10pm on. Fantastic sandwiches, I recommend the London Broil Beef served hot pressed!",
"Nuvo Burrito has been replaced! The owners of Duke's made some renovations to the place which I think were really smart. The bar is along the back wall and curves up to the steps to the entrance on Clearview. The top floor next to the entrance is where the deli sits. I suppose I am explaining this backwards, but c'est la vie! They slice Boar's Head meat right onto your sandwich. As a huge fan of the traditional deli, I respect Duke's model. I got a half-sammie, I probably should have done a whole, but you live and learn. Plus, I like that they offer half-sammies. Sometimes I'm not that hungry! \n\nThe bar has a good beer selection and a great liqueur selection. It was bumping (music and a crowd) on the Saturday night that we stopped in. We also went around 4pm on a Wednesday and it was pleasant. There were a few people in there, but it was by no means packed. We were able to relax and have a conversation as the music was pretty low. FYI - seating is sparse. It's not really their fault, it's the space. They have seats at the bar, but otherwise it's standing room only. On the deli side they have a few tables, but not a ton.\n\nI guess Duke's finds a way to marry deli sandwiches and a speakeasy bar. It's kind of odd if you think about it, but it works. I gave Duke's three stars because it's new and I'm weird about sandwiches. I don't like eating them for dinner. It's a lunch item!! So while it's not totally my jam, it is A-OK!",
"Went in on a Friday night around 11:30. I'm so over shitty hipster service. You can be a douche bag, but as long as you're fast, I don't care. The bartenders apparently didn't want to make money because they were three deep and didn't seem interested in serving anyone, except for the few people that were of a similar demographic as themselves. There were plenty of non hipster adults, dressed like adults waiting for drinks as well. When I finally was served, they were dismissive and borderline rude. If you're going to suck at your job, at least be nice. I immediately paid my tab, tipped 20%, slammed my drink, and left. \n\nGiving an extra star because the bar itself is cute, and I would try again with some different people behind the bar.",
"Legit big time sandwich. Great lunch draft special. Nice hole in the wall feel. I had the Italian, hot. Yum. Definitely will return. Staff really nice and welcoming.",
"Chilling, people watching. Bartender can pour both bourbon and cold draft beer. They may also have other things. Not too loud. All around good place to meet people and relax. Just what I needed.",
"Small and dark when the sun goes down, it's all abut the bar for us, squeeze in and order The Tommy. Cheap and cheerful with a bunch of regulars.",
"I really can't figure out why Duke's doesn't have more reviews. It's in a well-trafficked area. It has plenty of libations. It serves awesome sandwiches. I'm confused. Do people not realize it's here? I know it has regulars because it's pretty well packed whenever I venture in. It's interesting. It's a bar model that's relatively unique in these parts; I'd think that more people would have something to say about it. Well, here's to hoping it gets some more eyeballs.\n\nNot regularly would I think to pair Boar's Head sandwiches, a bar program that stands on its own (no fancy cocktails, just good beers, typical spirits and good pours) and a dark, tight bar space but, for some reason, it works well. One of the things I like about the East End part of town are all the pod malls. This system of incorporating a variety of businesses in a small, reclaimed area is a model that more urban areas should employ. It was in at attempt to learn more about this cluster that I first wandered into Duke's. I was greeted by a very friendly bartender who told me I could get a beer... or a sandwich... or both. What? I dug it. It reminded me of places in New Orleans I liked to frequent. At the time I got neither but made plans to fix that in the future. \n\nFast forward to a busy Friday night and I was in need of some food and a beer and I didn't want to pay an arm or a leg for either. Duke's to the rescue. Knowing that the bar got busy first, I headed over, asked some questions of the nice bartender (different person than last). I was on the hunt for a red ale. She didn't know which beer was what type but she let me try a few and figure out what I wanted. I did so and paid $5 for the pint. $5. Yessir. Beer in hand, i sauntered over to the sandwich station, encountered a nice gentleman making them (the people here are really nice if you haven't picked up on that), asked a few questions and, in a short time later, I had a heavy-handed custom-made sandwich, toasted. With chips. \n\nDuke's is the neighborhood bar you didn't know you were missing. With good food, drinks and energy, this late night spot offers a bit of everything a person needs in a bar experience. And it does it all with a great attitude. If you come here, please don't wreck the vibe.",
"Sitting at Dukes having my first sandwich and beer. Great atmosphere, amazing music, even better sandwiches. Will absolutely come back. Very friendly staff and excellent service.",
"Finally checked this place out. Very chill and legit. they make the sandwiches in a different area from the bar which is a good choice. Feel weird ordering a sandwich made in some dirty room behind the bar at other spots but having a separate sandwich area makes sense. There were some hip people and some rock n roll playing.",
"Cheap beer, great music, chill vibe and AMAZING sandwiches. Coming from Brooklyn I miss bodega sandwiches piled high with toppings (a la Hana) and man oh man do these guys deliver! Hands down best sandwiches in Nashville."
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"Why 3 stars? Because my Parma sandwich really just missed the mark.\n\n --- --- ---\n\nAs is the case every time I have to write a less-than-stellar review for a local business, I really cringe. You'll find no bigger cheerleader for a place like Genuino than me because A) I have an incredible amount of respect for mom-n-pop restaurant owners and B) This place is in my neighborhood. Of course I'd want it to be great! But I also have to be honest and write about what I experienced. And for me, it was tough to overcome the flaws of the Parma.\n\nOn the menu, it says that he Parma sandwich comes with Prosciutto, Mozarella, Parmigiano and Arugula. Unfortunately, I really don't think you could classify the meat on my sandwich as prosciutto. I order prosciutto nearly every time I see it on a menu and I buy it at the grocery store on a weekly basis. The meat inside of this sandwich looked like your run-of-the-mill ham. It was pink. Prosciutto is almost sort of a an auburn or burnt-red color with different flesh-tones mixed in. \n\nAnd on most prosciutto and mozarella sandwiches I've ever had, the mozarella is fresh. This looked and tasted more like a sliced provolone. It could have been mozarella, but it definitely was not the \"good stuff.\" \n\nI eat healthy for most meals, but I also like to try out new places on the weekend. To be honest, as I was eating this sandwich, I was regretting wasting a \"cheat meal\" on something that I didn't love. If I were reviewing Genuino based off of this sandwich alone, it would probably be a 2-star.\n\nSo why not 2 stars? I ordered a cappuccino and really liked it. It tasted a little different than most cappuccino's I've had - I'm not sure what they did differently, but I was into it. \n\nMy wife ordered a meatball sub, and even though I did not get to try a bite of hers until it was cold, I could tell that it would have been tasty when warm.\n\nAnd lastly, I ordered the chicken sandwich for my colleague, and I did not try it myself, but she said it was amazing. \n\nGenuino is located in the same building as Dolce Enigma was. I'm not sure what happened to Dolce Enigma because they had amazing reviews, but I hope Genuino ends up following in those same footsteps. I'd definitely like to return, but would try something else next time for sure.",
"Wow! What an amazing authentic Italian restaurant. \n\nCarrollwood was in definite need of a place like this! Genuino's has everything from pizza, salads, paninis, pasta to homemade gelato and coffee. Everything is made FRESH and taste amazing.\n\nThe owner is very friendly and came around to check on the food. In conversation I found out he is from Italy and all his recipes are authentic!\n\nDefinitely give this place a try! Best local Italian in town",
"A MUST! \n\nGreat Iocal Italian casual dining. I had the Parma Sandwich and it was delicious! \n\nThe staff is very friendly. They have homemade gelato which is hard to find around here. The gelato was amazing. There are many different flavors to choose from. Everything is very Authentic!!",
"Real Italian style espresso.\nWith house baked warm croissants. What more can you ask for? Oh,yeah gelato, but I haven't tried it.",
"This is a family owned, authentic Sicilian Italian owned cafe. They make the gelato in-house and it was very delicious.\n\n\nThe service was fast, clean, and friendly. Next time we come back we will try their Pizza!",
"Used to go to Dolce Enigma. Needed a coffee and didn't want to fight the line at Starbucks and like supporting local business. This morning I ordered a tall coffee and the girl overcharged me by $2. Tall coffee is 2.50 and she charged me over $4. When I asked if that was right she stated they did not have any coffee only lattes. I said ok? Decent enough but weird that they didn't have any coffee at 830am and just decided to charge me for a different drink. Bizarre. Also there was a weird Italian guy who stared me down the whole time, may have been the owner. Will not be going back to try food. Will most likely fight the line at Starbucks.",
"Genuino is the real deal. I just returned from Italy and was looking for a real cappuccino. I found it here along with wonderful pastries . Can't wait to try the homemade gelato, pizza and panini.",
"First visit and it was awesome! Real-deal Italian... Great food, capuccino and dessert.",
"Genuino Italian Cafe is a wonderful slice of Italian cuisine. The food is prepared fresh, daily by the owner who is extremely passionate about his craft. I use the word craft not as the bastardized \"artisan\" fresh Fast food sandwiches that keep appearing these days, but in the true sense of the word. This cafe is owned and operated by a true artisan and craftsman. He appreciates food and wants his customers not only to enjoy it, but to have a genuine Italian experience. \n The breads are home made and the meat is fresh on the sandwiches. I would recommend the prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich called The Parma. The coffee, fresh roasted is amazing. It is wonderfully strong and will make your tastebuds stand up and sing. This wonderful establishment is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It reminds me of one of the Italian cafes in Philadelphia or Boston, only better. \n The facilities are clean and the staff is as nice as you can get. Go and check it out, we need more places like this.",
"The owner is so nice and you can tell is the real deal and passionate about making sure the food is perfect. Parma sandwich was amazing! You can tell the difference in how authentic the taste of the meat was. So good! Gelato was also incredible. It was the first experience in the states, that made me feel like I was back in Italy! Can't wait to go back! This place is a must try for everyone who's looking for or loves genuine Italian food!"
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"Is it weird to review an airport restaurant? Who cares! \n\nI got the turkey sandwich and couldn't believe how delicious it was. Fresh and fast, not your typical airport fare.",
"I was traveling and had a layover in Philly and some time to kill between planes. Hungry and in Philly, I tried unsuccessfully to find a reasonably affordable way to get to the city and back within the allotted time for a cheesesteak & to meet up with a friend.\n\nDisappointed by cab prices, I hopped on my Blackberry and found this an article claiming this place had a good cheesesteak. I was skeptical, but hungry and decided to give this place a try.\n\nThe cheesesteak was AWFUL!!! Dry and nasty, bland and boring, and the meat was a light tan color and processed. It had little empty \"spots\" along the shredded, processed meat (Steak-Um?) where the fat burned off.\n\nThe meat was disgustingly dry and just - YUCK.\n\nI had a good cheesesteak at Sonny's Famous Steak Hogies in Hollywood Florida just a few days prior to this disaster. Now THAT was a good, yummy, delicious cheesesteak. This place should stop trying to do something so horribly that the rest of Philadelphia seems to do right.\n\nA total waste of $10. The fries were really good, I just wish I got more of them because I would have gladly ate those instead of that sad joke of a sandwich.\n\nDON'T BE MISLEAD BY THIS ARTICLE! AVOID THIS PLACE AT ALL COSTS!!",
"Hint: there seems to be very little air circulation and warm air from the kitchen blows into the back of the restaurant, so position yourself upfront for a more pleasant experience (and you will smell less like fried food on your flight).\n\nFries - standard fries, but the best app we tried\nChicken tenders - too well done qualify as \"tender\"\nNachos - a less-than-mediocre dish smothered in ground meat and cheese whiz and beans, this is probably a poor choice for someone about to get on a plane or even someone in general\n\nI do have to say the wait staff was very pleasant and accommodating, especially for having patrons with awkwardly sized luggage.",
"I will preface this by saying I'm a lousy vegetarian when I'm travelling in the US. So many places don't have any veggie entrees at all. Sometimes... I actually choose seafood over the crummy-looking veggie wrap or soggy stir-fry. I did that this time.\n\nAtmosphere: crowded, pubby, a little sticky. Wood and brass.\n\nService: fast and friendly without being smarmy. The bartender was just a generally good guy and the food showed up super quick. I guess it has to, being in an airport restaurant.\n\nFood: tasty, pubby. I got two appetizers instead of an entree -- buffalo shrimp, which were steamed and then tossed/fried in a complex and herb-laden buffalo sauce (the bartender said no, it does not come in bottles) and some ordinary but tasty fries. \n\nPrice: I got out of there for $20 plus tip after having that food and a pint of good draft beer (Flying Fish Summer Ale). Well worth it. \n\nI'm only giving three stars because I've only been once to one location, and I think there might be a few of them, but it's a generous three and a half. I'd go again if I found myself with time for a meal before one of the rare Canadian flights out of Terminal A (as opposed to the standard, tiny and underserviced Terminal F).",
"I'm giving this 5 stars for the plain fact that this is airport food. For airport food, it totally deserves 5 stars. If it were on a city street, I'd probably give it a 3/4.\n\nAfter arriving in Philly, we had about an hour to kill before our next flight and this place was relatively close to our gate (located in Concourse A), had beer and was playing the Monday night football game on most of their numerous TVs. Easy choice.\n\nWe sat at the bar and I drank about 4 glasses of water (thanks to the bartender for continuous refils) while my bf had a draft. The bartender wasn't unpleasant but he wasn't overly friendly, either...whatever. Anyway, we ordered the philly cheese steak sandwich with whiz cheese (I would've preferred sliced cheese, but the bf wanted the whiz. I guess when in Rome...). It was HUGE - like the same size of a foot-long from Subway. So glad we shared! Came with fries, which were good. The sandwich was pretty damn tasty, hence the 5 stars for filling me up on a good value. If you like pub food and you've got time, it's a good spot to sit and wait for your flight.",
"I've been to this restaurant in PHL several times and while it's not the fanciest airport restaurant I've ever been to, it's certainly a favourite of mine. Good deal for the money, service is quick and friendly, and the cheesesteak sandwich is very good ... and I don't mean for airport food, I mean they make a very, very good cheesesteak sandwich!",
"Had a few hours to kill before my flight, spent it here. Ok normal cheers-y Airport atmosphere, Food looked and smelled good as sent out. Finally I ordered the chicken fingers, thery were good and the two Blue Moons on draft all for $20.00 for one person, great waitress.",
"HUGE bar area in Terminal A. \n\nIf you are in need of a place to kill time with a drink or two before or in between flights, head here. \n\nIt was crowded when I arrived but there was still a place at the bar to sit back, enjoy my Guinness and read my book until my flight took off. \n\nI will definitely make this my pre-flight stop the next time I am in the area. The staff was friendly and the food didn't look half bad either (for airport food, as someone mentioned!). Put all of that together and it's the perfect place for a respite from your travels.",
"If you find yourself in the Philadelphia airport for an hour or more, this is a good place to grab a beer and something to eat before taking off. Such was the case for The Hus and myself, so we split the cheese steak sandwich (several cheese options) that came with fries, and had a few pints of the local IPA they had on tap. \n\nThe service was probably the best part of the experience - George the bartender was warm and efficient and genuinely amused when I told him it was my first cheese steak. \n\nAs far as airport bars and food go, this place was pretty decent. Prices were reasonable, service was fast and friendly, and the food was tasty.",
"Good beer and bad food. Everything seems deep fried and serviced on plastic plates with plastic utensils. \n\nThe staff is pretty nice as is the service. Good place to grab a beer before a flight but save your cash on the food."
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"This place is lights out! Great price point, endless options, something for everyone, and the food is delicious. I'll certainly be back sooner than later. Highly recommend! (Had #1 all in bowl with red quinoa, super greens, pineapple pork, pablano chicken, cauliflower, sautéed veggies, grilled pineapple, jalapeño creama, & lettuce as well as a steak taco with pickled onions and cojita cheese).",
"Another solid concept. Fun atmosphere and music, good setup inside and nice patio. They serve beer. Food was great and there are options for everyone. Friendly, professional and fast service, especially considering it's open day and a line was out the door.",
"Today is the grand opening great for vegan and vegetarian options although I did not try the vegan options. service was great And fast considering it was the first day of being open I will definitely come back again and I thought the food was better than I expected I had a snack bowl. I had black bean rice queso mushroom mix with green peppers and onions and I had the spicy cilantro sauce everything was really good especially the queso. Might need a sign pointing to the forks or a menu holder at the front of the line",
"Vegans of Tampa area: this is definitely a hotspot. Vegan queso for nachos, orange guac sauce, mole and avocado noodles, and more! Everything is also clearly labeled for allergens. \n\nCame in on opening day; was super excited for this place to open. \n\nIt was busy, I came in during the lunch rush, plus it was their opening day, but we still moved through the line efficiently.\n\nFood was tasty, loved the layout and how clean it was.\n\nMy only complaint is that my boyfriend asked for no meat, twice, and the servers ended up putting steak on his bowl. This is no problem, mistakes happen, but what bothered me is that once he told them that there was a mistake and needed a new bowl: he was given attitude as if he asked for it and then didn't want it. I also noticed the owner/manager saw the whole thing but did not intervene to make the situation go smoother. On top of this, it felt as though the servers were rushing people through and did not really want to share hospitality with the customers or introduce them to the stations or toppings. I understand that it's the grand opening, but this is the day to really introduce the business and put the best foot forward; not rush your customer and get annoyed if they don't understand what's going on or for more information.\n\nHowever, I will definitely be back and am satisfied with the meal I had; just hope to see customer service implemented better in the future! \nDefinitely do your research on what options they might have for you so you don't feel too overwhelmed!",
"Flavor explosion in my mouth. I got three tacos and mixed and matched proteins and \"mexi things\" to get a little taste of everything. There are so many good options, so come prepared to allow your creative side to go wild.",
"Best Healthy Mexican concept in Tampa! Amazing atmosphere and even better food. Tons of vegan and vegetarian friendly options. The bowls are amazing and house made sauces are to die for, definitely my new favorite place to eat and highly recommend it to anyone, there is something for everyone here",
"Wow I have to say the food here is even better than I thought it would be. The menu is very thoughtful and includes some really creative options rather than your typical salsa, guac, sour cream options. Fried broccoli battered with a tomatillo and avocado breading, mushrooms sautéed with kale and red bell pepper, avocado and mole noodles. Lots of unique toppings to choose from as well as sauces. Prices are very reasonable and all ingredients seem to be of high quality. I hope once the customer base is established that does not change. I wasn't a fan of the way they put the sauces in a ramekin on the side. I think it makes it a pain in the ass to scrape out and spread evenly over your food and is completely non functional. Clearly it's for portion control and profit maximization but come on. Customers can't be expected to dabble little droplets of sauce all over their food and it's not a large enough portion anyway to adequately cover it. They really should just use the squeeze bottle that they have to put it right on your food. Come on just squeeze it on man and stop splitting hairs. The parking lot that is connected to the side of the building is an absolute atrocity. I saw people making 4 and 5 point turns to try to get out of it. If you take your chance and park in it I guarantee you will get your car hit at some point. I myself drove out in reverse because it was too difficult to get turned around amidst all the chaos. I do believe they have additional parking across the street though. All in all I think this place will do very well. Nice work CRG.",
"Ciccio Restaurant Group hits another home run with Taco Dirty. With the ease and quickness of Fresh Kitchen, and the flavors blending to a perfect pairing that goes WAY beyond taco Tuesday, you'll want to come day after day trying all the combos available from this concept! Make sure to try the Vegan queso on the nacho bowl- totally delish!!",
"This is not your average Taco Tuesday spot. It's a very unique twist to modern Mexican cuisine! The menu is so fun, there's literally something here for everyone. Began options too if that's your thing. Bring your camera along too, this place is very picturesque! This place is a lot of fun and a nice addition to South Tampa!",
"Really really good. Very unique and nice touch with healthy alternatives. Lots of choices and very reasonably priced. Try the taco's."
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"We managed to check out Red Poke on its opening day. Spoiler: the food was great and the service friendly. Obviously, my expectations weren't at max given the short runway they faced, so I'll point out some gaps but believe they are all just a matter of time.\n\nWe built our own bowl with 2 proteins. We also ordered a miso soup. First, it was pleasant to see yellow tail as an option for one of the proteins, as it is usually just standard tuna (which I like and ordered as well). We pilled on the extras like mix-ins, toppings, and crunch. Again, it was great to see some non-standard toppings (at least for the poke places I've explored). The bowl came filled to the top but was lightly on the sauce (which was immediately corrected with a small side provided by the staff). \n\nBilled at $9.75 the price was more than fair for the portion. The miso soup was good as well. However, the bowl was kind of small for $2.50. The Ginger Wasabi Shoyu sauce really took the bowl from good to great. Therefore, I clearly recommend you go with it!\n\nService was on point in greeting us, explaining the menu, and making sure we had a seat. Making the bowl was a bit slow, especially considering the limited number of folks waiting at the time,however, I blame that on being new / opening day jiggers.\n\nOverall, I'm a fan. I should be back (when I make it to that part of town). I'll also encourage others to give them a taste!",
"Just tried this new place tonight and I have to say I think I may be hooked. I did the create your own bowl and everything was perfect. I got to choose my own base, my own protein, my own toppings and my own sauces. I'll be back, probably sooner than later.",
"My wife dragged me into this poke place and told me that I \"must try it\". I'm a smart man to listen to my wife! I ordered a crazy mixture of all sorts of poke, stuff, toppings and sauces. On top there were three different kinds of sushi chunks. All of it was on a bed of brown rice. I wolfed the whole thing down in three minutes it was so tasty. Do not hesitate to try this place - it was absolutely fabulous.",
"So so good! Definitely try it, the ingredients are so fresh and the service is friendly. I can see this place being a new favorite of mine",
"Best Poke I've had, and I've had 'authentic' bowls on the west coast. You can make your own bowls and the fish is super fresh and nice. It took a little while for the food to come out but it was well worth it.",
"I'm from the west coast so usually disappointed by philly sushi. But this place is pretty darn good. Maybe too.much rice in the bowl but the fish is cold and the flavors really stand out. I got volcano bowl. I will come back.",
"I'm so happy this place is open near me, welcome to the neighborhood!!!! Everything is so fresh n absolutely delicious, can't wait to come back again.",
"So happy this is in the neighborhood. Fresh fish, good portions! Been needing this here. So far had the Rainbow Bowl and all the different types of fish were delicious. Lots of side ingredients too including the avocado and pineapple. All good quality.",
"Dis be da great poke spot. True HAWAII flava! Finally, hawaii in Philly. We tryin all the \"poke\" stops in philly. All the rest basically makin sushi salad, which isn't the same at thing. One bite tonite, and I was right back on North Shore! Make your own, or get one of their specials. All great!",
"Wow!!! Amazing and a true bang for your buck! GREAT addition to the neighborhood. These guys are crushing the flavor train! Got the salmon, mango, eel, avocado bowl. Totally worth checking out. Wishing these guys well."
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