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All around lovely brunch spot! Cute and quaint decor, very friendly and accommodating host and wait staff, delicious coffee, BYOB and endless food options. It was very difficult to choose one thing, but the combinations are unique and flavorful- far from routine. The meals are reasonably portioned and packed with flavor. I appreciate the time out into each dish as opposed to hugeee portions of hastily made eggs or pancakes. There are so many elements to the dishes. I had the gypsy eggs! Will have took back to try other options! Expect to wait to be seated and don't go with a very large group as seating will be difficult- in my mind it's worth the wait and the wait shows that many others feel the same! Have heard from multiple sources that this was a spot not to miss and I 100% concur. Thank you for great food, friendly atmosphere and BYOB | 2positive
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The menu is not really all that selective but they have some creative things on the menu and they're really not kid-friendly as far as the menu. No crayons or menus for kids. That really doesn't matter because my kids also eat from the adult menu. There's no booth seating. The restaurant is very clean. They definitely keep the coffee filled. Biscuits and gravy was kind of bland. I had to hamburger patty and eggs. Hamburger patty was very very good eggs good also. Definitely have some very good servers and waitresses. they made sure the coffee stayed filled they made sure I kept water and they came and checked on me every couple of minutes. definitely will come back to try lunch. One more thing , they only have land of lakes butter spread they don't have margarine. | 1neutral
| 139 |
The beer here is excellent. And the price for the beer is incredible. Maybe because I live in the Chicago area where microbrewed beers start at $5 a pint but at $3.25 I wanted to drink all I could. Those of you who live here--you better really appreciate what you have here. Fantastic beer for an awesome price. I can't wait to come back to Tucson for my next visit and some more beer at the Barrio. Can't comment on the food but who cares. Only reason for not going all the way to a 5 is because we didn't eat and we don't know how others in the market compare since this is the only brewery we visited. | 2positive
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Have been going to the Eldorado for many years. Although the Nevada economy in general is in the tank, the El offers a respite from the cold winter winds, with plenty of gaming tables and slot machines to help you budget your money, and has the feel of the classic Vegas Casinos. (Not a fan of the California Casinos) The food selections are varied and priced reasonably and even if the the streets outside seem deserted, there is usually a vibrant crowd in the Casino.
A treat recently was taking my wife to see Benise, who will be playing there for a couple months. Great seats were reasonably priced and the show was well done, with my wife getting an autographed CD from all of the cast members.
There are many choices of Casinos in Reno. I always end up back at the El Dorado. When I have stayed in their rooms found them clean, well maintained and afford ably priced. | 2positive
| 161 |
We had an unbelievable Saturday brunch here out on the patio. We ordered a few delicious cocktails and got to it! The service was amazing, too - the entire staff was really attentive and friendly.
We started with some killer buttermilk biscuits and butter, because why not? They ruled.
Then, we split a few main courses. The first was Eggs in Purgatory, which I was a bit unsure of but ended up loving. Ricotta, tomato sauce, and killer crispy bread to dip. Awesome.
We also go the poached eggs and grits, which was really unique. It had all these layers to the flavor, including mustard greens and more. Loved it, too.
Finally, the snapper tartar which was really light and tasty, as well.
We absolutely thought Elysian Bar rocked, and we will definitely be back. The hotel is gorgeous, too. | 2positive
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Scottish arms is a unique brunch brunch spot. Standard pub appearance. Good food. Everyone wears kilts and looks comfortable in it. Friendly service. Easy parking.
Food:
Lamb burger
delicious but used to be better. Sometimes they burn it so I recommend it to be cooked medium.
Farmer harvest salad
it is a seasonal salad sourced from local farms. Simply delicious
Cheese Plank
artisan cheeses, fruit ( strawberries, blackberries, and pickled blueberries) , bread, compote.
Triple Creme Brie
One of fav appetizers in this restaurant. I like the delicate rind, creamy texture, buttery flavor. Highly recommended
Baby Forfar Bridies
highland beef, garlic minced onion & carrot baked in a puff pastry served with broon sauce. Yum! This one is really delicious. Can't have enough !!! | 2positive
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I stopped here for cupcakes after having brunch across the street on a week day.
The cupcakes all look really good. They were expensive for one cupcake but I bought 4 so that I could spend over 10 dollars to use my card. Yes the cost of 4 cupcakes was over $10.
As for the flavor of the cupcakes they were kind of unimpressive. The chocolate cake for the s'mores cupcake was very dry and almost taste a little old. One thing I noticed about the strawberry shortcake cupcake while eating it was that the strawberry for the top of the cupcake had turned a little brown from sitting out.
I'm not sure if I'd buy more cupcakes from here. I really tend to lean toward cupcakes that have different flavor buttercream or icings. These sort of all taste the same once you got to the top. | 1neutral
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I found this bakery on Yelp since I have gluten allergy -- and then purchased a bunch of cupcakes and cookies for a party based on the reviews I read here. I had high expectations of great tasting goodies. Unfortunately I was pretty disappointed when I got them to the party and I tried them and others did. (I didn't tell everyone they were gluten free/vegan because then no one would have tried them.) I found the chocolate chip cookies to be the best for taste, closest to the real thing. The lemon cupcakes were not tasty so that was a big disappointment. I just wanted to post this so people temper their expectations. There may be other sweets that taste more like the real deal. It would be helpful if they offered samples so people would know what they are getting, particularly for larger orders. | 1neutral
| 146 |
Ordered a personal pizza and an order of fried calamari. Not hard, right? Came with a few sad pieces of burnt calamari and a bunch of potato chips in the box. Confused, I called, and they explained it was a "platter" and that I ordered chips and calamari. Total BS. I didn't say chips. I said fried calamari. It doesn't say that on the menu online nor did they say it in person. They probably ran out of calamari. That's fine, it would have been much more courteous if they could have called, and I could have ordered something else. I don't leave a lot of negative reviews, but this place deserves it. Disappointed I spent $12 on a bunch of potato chips and a few pieces of calamari. I'll avoid this place from now on. | 0negative
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I visited here last October- so this review is long overdue.
We were staying in Downtown Nashville, but honestly- East Nashville is where it's at. This brewery was fantastic. First of all, I am a clutz.. and I ordered a flight and a beer and ended up spilling almost all of our flight because I am a clutz and bumped into something. I didn't expect the brewery to do anything about my clutz-ness. But they were so kind and brought me over another flight- on the house. How nice of them! We loved our beers. We tried: spin doctor (amber lager), batida with mango (sour), blueberry upside down pancake (double milkshake IPA- my 2nd favorite out of all of them!), chop it up brown ale (my absolute favorite- the coconut and almond flavor was so present and it ended with a lightly roasted coffee flavor- AMAZING), and process control (double new england IPA). We loved our beers and the atmosphere here. Would love to come back! | 2positive
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Went with the family tonight and had the Ahi Poke appetizer, braised short ribs, chipotle salmon, and filet mignon, and for dessert I can't remember the fancy name but there were basically churro balls with dipping sauces! All of the plates were beautifully displayed and looked utterly appetizing. The Ahi Poke was delicious! Their appetizer list is plentiful which makes it hard to choose just one but the Ahi Poke is a must! The short ribs were nothing short of heavenly, they melt in your mouth deliciously, the filet was perfectly cooked (asked for medium rare) and the salmon was perfect. The price is acceptable you get what you pay for and my god you won't regret a penny. Service was great. Overall this place is a must go. If you're in the area don't think twice just stop on by and sit outside overlooking the river | 2positive
| 147 |
This place is beautiful. It is worth it just to stop in a putz around. They have several different areas, the "restaurant," then a cafe, an eclectic gift type shop, and a book store. The decor is on point with high ceilings and beautiful details. I recommend sitting by the window and looking out over the University. Beautiful.
The food is where this place falls short. it is okay, but just okay. Nothing memorable, except maybe the coffee. The coffee was good. They don't serve alcohol so that put a big damper on out weekend brunch because my body was really needing a mimosa. My husband got the OE benny. He said it was aight, but nothing to come back for. I was surprised to see it didn't come with any side what so ever.
I ordered the club with fries. The club was pretty good, but again, nothing fantastic. The fries were the best part of the meal. They were hot and fresh and there were a lot of them! For me the price to flavor/quality ratio of the menu was a little off.
The service was okay, not as attentive as I would have liked, but acceptable.
Overall:
Ambiance/Decor: 5
Uniqueness and great culture spot: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
average it all out and you are left with a lovely 4 stars. | 2positive
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DO NOT EAT HERE!
I should of listened to all the signs... but this place came recommended and ...well... jazz brunch sounds very cool.
It's $36pp and doesn't include drinks. Drinks are approx $10 each. (No problem.)
The food was only warm and tasted like it had sat out for a while. Absolutely not fresh. The turtle soup was good but not worth the rest of the brunch buffet selections. I resorted to fruit but even the fruit was either not ripe or overly ripe.
We told the manager we were extremely unsatisfied and a group of staff just stared at us like we were insane and continued to repeat "it's jazz brunch, it's just one price."
The tab was $92. For two adults that had one drink each.
Additionally, the band barely played.
With so many amazing food options in NOLA - I'm so disappointed. Save yourself the disappointment and cross this off of your list. | 0negative
| 157 |
I went to Parlour with a group of friends on a Saturday evening and was really looking forward to trying this new restaurant. The location offers plenty of parking and the ambiance of the restaurant was nice. The restaurant was packed in the bar and dining area with patrons. We were seated in a large booth on the second floor which held six of us. I ordered the Short Rib Osso Bucco and was told this was one of the sous chef's favorite dishes. Even though the beef was tender, I did not think it was amazing and I would have much rather have had a more tradition serving of Veal Osso Bucco. The Lemon Prawn Capellini was a smaller serving that didn't really have much shrimp. The food was decent but definitely pricey for what we received. The Parlour will not be a regular place I will go to for Italian food. | 0negative
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Good find in Croydon. Keep up the good work Sunrise Diner!
I was jonesing for a steak and also delivery as it was a bitterly cold night in late December. My choices were either Applebee's or Sunrise dinner, I typically always choose a new restaurant option and very glad that I found this diner.
Roast Prime Rib - Absolutely delicious! Ample amounts of flavor were cooked into this Prime Rib. I fed my new cat a tiny piece the day after and after he ate it he looked up at me that he found the holy grail to life, it was truly a magical moment shared.
French Onion Soup - Now this was the one star deduction, I chose the snapper soup as you can add any soup for only $1.99 and French Onion came instead (Assuming they were out of the Snapper but no phone call ahead to let me know). It was not bad by any means, a bit salty but that's how it goes with French Onion.
Wisconsin Cheese Fries - A ton of fries with gooey cheese, bacon bits, and above average fries. I don't even recall tasting them the day they were ordered but if I snag another fry from a future order I will be sure to update review.
Pork Pot Stickers - Girlfriend ordered the pot stickers and said they were very good. Now these are lightly fried and I only order steamed but if your a fan of pot stickers and don't mind lightly fried I suggest you give it a try.
Crock of Idaho Potato Soup - Perfectly layered pieces of bacon over a cheesy potato based broth with scattered chunks of potato goodness assorted throughout. I highly recommend you try one of their homemade soups especially this one if you are looking to warm up during the winter.
As always people SYOY!!!! | 2positive
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I really, really, really want to give this place 4.5 stars; 4 just doesn't seem right, but they don't quiiite deserve 5 stars. Anywho...
I came here for dinner with my brother on Friday night, and we left extremely satisfied. The Mockingbird elevates classic comfort food dishes, and incorporates multiple food cultures to create unique experiences.
SERVICE: Our waitress was DIVINE. She was passionate about the opening of the restaurant, extremely knowledgeable of the menu, and was very attentive - our drink glasses were NEVER empty!
FOOD: The food was SOOOO good. Here's what we ate:
Don't Worry Brie Happy: 4 mini brie grilled cheeses, with jalapeno jam and topped with a chimicurri. These were outstanding mini grilled cheeses, and perfect for sharing! They were the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and super crispy on the outside. I personally would have liked more cheese, because who wouldn't, but my brother says "I'm a cheese guy, and I think they're perfect the way they are".
What's Kraken: Pieces of toast with black sesame spread, octopus, and chorizo. We were unsure what to expect of this dish, and while it was tasty, it still is a bit confusing. The octopus and chorizo were good, but the spread was hard to taste, and the toast was a ~~different~~ way to serve this food. I'm not sure I would order this again.
Seoul Purpose: Slices of bulgogi style hangar steak, served with a waffled latke topped with a fried egg, and some greens. I don't even like steak, but this was SO. SO. GOOD. The meat was super flavorful, and it was an interesting new flavor I have never had before. The latke and waffle were also a great side, as well as the greens. The steak was cooked perfectly. Definitely order this!!
Sea Signore: Housemade spaghetti with crab, corn, some peppers, and a spicy chili sauce. HANDS DOWN the best part of the meal. The pasta was so creamy, and was the perfect combination of spicy and sweet. It was melt in your mouth good and no other words can do it justice.
Definitely come and give the Mockingbird a try! There's tons on the menu to choose from. I plan on coming back soon to try more! | 2positive
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2ND LOCATION OPENING SOON AT NOLA BREWERY!!
EXEMPLARY SIDES
I asked Neil McClure today, the totally approachable owner, why his sides are so darn good. His thinking is that with so many new restaurants in town, one way he can further stand-out is to make the best sides. "I mean I'm here all day anyway, why not perfect the recipes".
EVERYTHING'S FROM SCRATCH
Nothing comes premade. The slaw is hand shredded. Potatoes in the summery light mayo-based salad are cut bite sized and not mushy. The smoked pork jambalaya is a must have. It's dirty rice based and has some heat. However, it's that four cheese baked mac that's one of the best in the city. Just look at my picture!
DOESN'T QUALIFY FOR MY $12.70 OR LESS "FINDS"
But the cost of beef is 20% higher and pork 15% over 2014 given last summer's draughts (I come from a beef production family so such stats are ingrained). A 2 meat, 2 side platter after-tax will set you back $17. Considering that the smoke on the brisket is excellently charred (I eschew the sauces) my will power isn't sufficient to break it into two meals. | 2positive
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Seated right away in cantina. Placed our drink orders. Waitress brought chips, no salsa, no drinks. Asked waitress multiple times for drinks and salsa, finally hubby had to go up to bar and get salsa. Hubby got his cherry coke, but I didn't get my mango Chile margarita. Entrees came out, very bland. I had chicken enchilada with green sour cream sauce, I was disappointed. No flavor, had to add salt and pepper and still only took a few bites. Hubby had a kind of sampler plate, and the same, no flavor. The shredded beef taco tastes like it was seasoned with store bought taco bell seasoning. Rice was so dry and flavorless. Beans and salsa were the best tasting items on our table, but not by much.
In the end, I never got my mango Chile margarita, and was only visited by the waitress twice. I won't be going back. | 0negative
| 151 |
This place brings me back to my childhood. It's close to my parents house and i have fond memories of coming here as a child to get treats for the holidays.
It smells like chocolate the moment you walk in the door. They have anything from truffles, barks and covered pretzels to the standard filled chocolates. They also have tons of non chocolate candy and some novelty candies.
The ladies are very accommodating and work to help meet your needs. Prices are very fair for what you get. My dad loves getting boxes filled with their chocolate.
On a side note, in the summer they also have an honor system fruit/veggie stand with peaches, tomatoes and a few other items. I guess that balances their health karma? | 2positive
| 127 |
This place has the best ham sandwiches around. The classic ham is my favorite. It is served on a light, flaky croissant with lettuce, tomato and cheese. It is served with a crisp, yummy garlic pickle and it is a pretty big sandwich so it really fills you up. They carry a wide variety of turkey and ham sandwiches, sides, drinks and cookies.
The staff here are pretty cool. They are friendly and helpful. Although, I went in there one time, and the guy who was helping me seemed a little lost, but, I have the feeling that he was new. The decor is okay, but, nothing exciting. Overall, I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a great ham or turkey sandwich under $9. | 2positive
| 127 |
This is one of the worst locations I've ever had. We have ordered there A LOT, and they get the order right about 1/3 of the time. Not sure how many times we have ordered, and half our cheese will be on the top of the box. The thing that annoys me the most is how the driver basically throws your food at you and leaves. No chance to check and make sure everything is correct.
The one time I called and talked to a manager that part of our order hadn't been delivered, she said, "What do you want me to do about it? I'm trying to run a restaurant, do you expect me to leave and bring it to you?" | 0negative
| 122 |
This dude Cory is out of his mind. OUT OF HIS MIND.
1. They do sell slices. Thats a lie. They have square slices as well as traditional slices. I got 2 slices and a soda for 5.50 It was amazing
2. If you are so closed minded that you are going to cry about the pizza not being a "real tomato pie" then you are a bonehead and should not be writing reviews for anyone to be read on a public forum.
I grew up in Glenside. Any new business that opens I am skeptical about because I have this old Glenside allegiance to all the classic places i remember from the 80's and 90's. Like for pizza, our family only ate Rizzos. I am nostalgic. I say this wanting you to know I am not giving this place a high review just because I am from Glenside. In fact, I am prone to give it a low rating because of that fact.
The pizza is unreal. Its very thin. They use fresh ingredients. Yes, the square pizza is not tomato pie in its traditional sense. The place is called Trios TOMATO PIE. It is the name of the place, they are not claiming everything they sell is a tomato pie. If I go to salad works and order a sandwich, i don't complain when the sandwich i ordered isn't a salad. Does that make sense? It is a pizza joint. If you like thin crust pizza, this hits the spot. The square pizza had fresh tomatoes on it and the circular pie had sauce. Give them both a try. I'm not sure how you can give this pizza a poor rating. I'm guessing its from some overweight american slob who was upset he didn't fill up the same way a meat lovers pie from Pizza Hut would do the job.
Welcome to Glenside Trios, I hope you stick around for a long time.
Kudos. | 2positive
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St. Elmo's and Downtown Indianapolis are simply synonymous!
Whether it's a work dinner, celebration, date night or you're in the mood for an unforgettable meal, St. Elmo's is the steak house for you! Located in the heart of downtown Indy this restaurant is a historical piece of the circle city.
For starters, the wine menu is quite impressive. You are sure to find the wine of your choice or venture off to try a new varietal. I would also recommend the shrimp cocktail- it's what they are famous for! You cannot go wrong with the filet mignon but you should most definitely order it Oscar style!! The dessert menu offers seasonal options as well as some all time favorite like the creme brulee!
Besides offering amazing food the restaurants service is second to none. You are always sure to have an amazing time with St. Elmo's! | 2positive
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Vegetarian bean burrito and a nice size bag of chips and salsa all for around $8.50 = not bad. Not bad at all.
However, I just didn't enjoy the flavor and would rather have more vegetable topping options that are healthy and delish than a 'rito the size of my 5pound chihuahua. Sorry Chico, no offense meant buddy.
There was nothing horrible about the taste but it was just uninspiring and lacked any noticeable flavor. I wasn't impressed with the habenero salsa either.
Perhaps this is why I make it an effort to avoid chain restaurants whenever I can but I would rather pay a bit more and have a memorable and tasty meal.
I however take full responsibility for popping in today due to convenience.
Overall, you'll feel stuffed post meal but not satisfied! | 1neutral
| 135 |
Wow. Unbelievably slow service. Waitress took 20 min. to take our order and that's only after she stopped and asked if we needed anything. We had to remind her we didn't order. She forgot our water and we have to flag down another server to get utensils. The food took about 50 minuets and it wasn't that crowded inside. The fish was blah and didn't even finish it. The turkey croissant was ok. We asked for our bill when the food came knowing it would take her forever to come back. Paid in cash because we were not comfortable with her being gone for so long each time. | 0negative
| 108 |
We were at a private event next door at the Black Cat Theatre and decided to drop in here for a quick dinner. The food was ok, but our server as well as the owner couldn't have been nicer people and made for a fun visit.
In reality the food might have been better than "ok" but the price tag sets the expectation level pretty high. That said, you're not going to find huitlacoche being used just anywhere in St. Louis, I wish they'd used it in a different application than the quesadilla with poblano though. That also will make this comment seem really wierd, but the descriptions on many of the dishes are really good and get you expecting bold, in your face flavors, but virtually all of our dishes were much more subtly flavored than we though they would be. I don't mean there wasn't any heat, I mean the flavor profile throughout our dishes was just a bit bland.
The drinks however, were spectacular. The margarita was definitely of the fresh-squeezed variety and one of the better ones I've had in St. Louis. And the others, including some latin beer varieties I wasn't familiar with were great as well.
Would I go back? It's the type of place I'd love to just hang out and have a few drinks, and the atmosphere is pretty hip. But the food wasn't up to my expectations. Very possibly a bad night in the kitchen, so I hesitate to say "not worth it". I'll most definitely give an udpate if I ever eat here again, but until/unless that happens at some point I can only give it 3 stars...most of which has little to do with the food.
Cheers | 1neutral
| 288 |
I must say that I was pleasantly surprised! We arrived at Agustin after a long day of traveling from San Antonio to Tucson where we crashed for the night (a trip full of snow, icy roads, strong winds, closed gas stations, and a huge 90 minute traffic delay on the I-10 just East of Tucson.) We were spent! It was my man's birthday and I wanted to try to help him make the best of a weary day. Agustin delivered!
We arrived around 9:45 p.m. on a Saturday night and the place was almost empty (due to the crappy weather and our server informed us that the clientele that night was generally an older bunch). The good news is that we arrived just in time for reverse happy hour!!!
We ordered:
Red Cuvee: pretty good wine. Medium bodied, crisp, not dry, has a very slight earthiness to it.
Mussels: YUM! Good broth. Solid dish. We ordered fries and they made a mistake and brought sourdough bread so we got to try both! The bread is good and the fries are AMAZING. I personally would like thicker fries to soak up the broth, BUT the fries alone are perfect. They are thin, crispy, salty. They are my preference when it comes to the potato-y goodness.
Vermont Butter Poached Chicken Breast: we were surprised that it was actually a soup....a DELICIOUS soup at that. It was a different take on Pho. The chef captured the flavor and comfort of the Pho broth and placed a spin with an almost sweet pumpkin tasting addition.
Jars: Pork was the best! Fig Honey was a close second. Smoked Salmon was really good too - it reminds me of the smoked fish dip in FL. Burrata was just plain bland burrata. :)
Caramel Ice Cream Jar: the icing on the "cake"! I requested a special treat for my poor guy's birthday. It was everything caramel sauce on ice cream should be. I am VERY lactose intolerant especially when it comes to ice cream and amazingly didn't feel much side effect from this particular ice cream.
I would put this restaurant up next to any great gastropub in Los Angeles or San Francisco! | 2positive
| 366 |
Han Dynasty is the BEST Sichuan restaurant in Philadelphia.
I first heard about it through MvF on the travel channel. Adam Richman had come here and I saw the behind-the-scenes look at the place and I knew I had to come. Also, I'm a huge fan of Sichuan cuisine with its numbing Sichuan peppercorns.
I've been here numerous times and have order a number of items on the menu. From red oil wontons, dan dan noodles, spicy Sichuan fish, beef stir fry with peppercorns, etc. It has all been great and I've never been disappointed. The service has also been decent despite it being crowded every time we've came. They have a downstairs seating area which is a big help since the main floor can easily get crowded. The prices here are also reasonable, but I'd suggest coming with a larger group if you can. That way you'll be order more than a few dishes.
Overall, this is the play to go if you like spicy Sichuan food. The flavors are amazing and will appreciate Sichuan cuisine if you've never had it. | 2positive
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It was one of those days where I didn't feel like cooking, when I thought of Crave! Perfect excuse to give it a try.
I ordered in the late afternoon and selected a delivery window. Nice and easy. Delivery was prompt, on the early side of the delivery window I selected which was awesome. The food arrived piping hot- I had to let it sit for a bit. But when it comes to delivery, this is a rare experience so it was nice to know the meal was as fresh as it could be. With the way their business model is- every meal is delivered DIRECTLY to your door the minute it's ready to leave the kitchen. That's a major plus and all for a small delivery fee of $4.99. Considering most food delivery apps have a delivery fee of some sort but never guarantee a direct delivery- it's luck of the draw on if you're meal if delivered first or last.
We ordered a large spaghetti & meatballs and a side of focaccia. The portions are perfect, enough for one if you are really hungry or enough to split if you are moderately hungry. I'm a sucker for bread and we both thought the focaccia was dangerously good. We didn't mind the spaghetti but we weren't as crazy about the meatballs, a tad on the salty side and they weren't fork tender- this is more of a personal preference. Overall we were both impressed with the experience, the direct delivery and meal options, will definitely ensure that we will try it again. I can't wait until they add more dishes and expand the variety. | 2positive
| 275 |
Had the pleasure of stumbling upon this new restaurant and decided to give it a try for dinner. We're we're so glad we did! The historical ambiance was incredible. And the food was just simply delicious. We started with 2 appetizers -- the cheese curds and the Brussels sprouts (we loved both and would order again in a heartbeat). We shared a very reasonably priced bottle of wine. Finally we shared the fried chicken plate and the pick four side dish plate (yams, corn pudding, black eyed peas, Mac and cheese) all amazing -- home cooking like a good southern mama would make. The service was outstanding and friendly. We're glad we took our waitress' advice and peaked upstairs at all the old photos hung on the wall depicting the old Woolworth's history. Then we checked out downstairs where a new nightclub is going in. I loved all the Art Deco decor, original flooring, furnishings, etc. -- all very true to the time. I felt transported back to the 60s. Kudos for whoever had the inspiration to bring life back into this old building! | 2positive
| 184 |
Love Korean food and wanted to try this place for a while. A tip, grab some beer before going in, its BYOB.
Food was good for quick service Korean and I would go again since I haven't been able to find spicy pork to my liking in CC yet.
The downfall for me was the staff. The young lady at the counter seemed as if she couldn't be bothered to take and order and when you started with your order seemed impatient. Almost to the point of looking at you like you are wasting her time. I work in food service and wasting someone time is not anything I strive for. I also thoroughly enjoy Korean food and know what dishes I want before I even approach the counter.
They take credit cards but their is a $10 minimum.
Maybe if I called in an order I can avoid the surly counter person who clearly doesn't want anyone there? | 1neutral
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I knew from the first moments that I started planning my one-night stay-cation at Ironworks Hotel that I would include a visit to Rize as part of the experience. I'd tried to join friends recently at Rize, though it was a late morning on a Saturday and the 45-minute wait detoured us toward a different restaurant. They swear by Rize and I just knew that by staying in the hotel and trying to visit on a Monday that I would finally be able to experience this place I'd heard so much about.
Rize is part of the Cunningham Restaurant Group, an Indy-based group with 23 restaurants in 3 states yet also a group that emphasizes variation rather than taking one restaurant and repeating it elsewhere. They also offer Provision in Ironworks, though I'll confess I avoided that on this visit as the menu and the price point just didn't appeal to me.
Rize is a 60-seat restaurant on Ironwork's first floor that serves breakfast and lunch including room service options for the hotel. They emphasize healthier fare with sustainable and fresh products using several Hoosier suppliers. They also utilize Cunningham's CRG Grow greenhouse.
I'd originally been told that they open up at 6:30am, though it's actually 7am. I arrived from my hotel room fairly close to 6:30, though took a few minutes to explore the Ironworks decor while waiting. A few minutes prior to official opening, I was allowed in and became the first customer of the day. The atmosphere is consistent with Ironworks, though the musical background is contemporary. Dining areas consist of booths, tables and a row of high-top counter spots that face the parking lot. Everything but the counter spots would qualify as easily accessible. While they do have a front door from the parking lot, for those in wheelchairs you can easily access via the hotel and the doorman will likely be quick to open the door.
You can easily grab a light starter for $3-5, though if you want a more traditional breakfast/lunch you'll likely be in the $10-15 range. They have starters, breakfast bowls, greens, toasts, brunch, and lighter sandwiches. They also have a kids menu and serve up smoothies and a variety of iced tea/coffee options.
If you're chasing down fried foods, Rize will probably be disappointing. If you're wanting a healthier meal that is still substantial, Chef Natalie Wall will completely rock your world. I ordered a Farmhouse Waffle at $11 that includes maple whip | brown butter crumble | bacon crumble | Burton's maple syrup. They tell you that you can have syrup, but I can't imagine you'd need it. This completely rocked my world. I also ordered coffee with iced water on the side.
My server, Alanna, was absolutely top notch. She's the same person who let me in a few minutes early. She was attentive without being overwhelming. She stressed hospitality non-stop. I wanted to linger a few minutes, something I wasn't sure about given their potential to be really busy. However, I never felt rushed and even after I'd paid my bill the coffee was topped off. I was truly impressed. I watched her treat everyone else just as special.
The truth is that this meal started off my day beautifully. The service was excellent, the meal was amazing, the atmosphere was warm and friendly and there was never a point where I considered anything less than a 5-star rating.
As a side note in terms of accessibility, the bathrooms are also roomy and wonderfully accessible.
The true 5-star rating is earned when I start thinking about my next visit shortly after I leave. Truthfully? I can't wait to go back. | 2positive
| 613 |
Used to love this place, but they burned a loyal customer with absolutely terrible service tonight. I will never return. We took my son and some of his friends to see a movie for his birthday and then pizza here afterwards. It took 30 minutes to seat our party of seven. While we waited, I bet I watched them seat another 20 people behind us. Their system is so rigid they can't respond to changes in demand by pulling together a few tables. Worst service I've had anywhere in years. One of my son's friends had to leave before we were served - ruined the event. A total of 90 minutes wasted here. Never again. | 0negative
| 115 |
In 2010, I now consider myself to be a indian foodie. Any new town, city, state I visit, I have to know whats best on indian desi food scene.
I like other cuisines. But nothing beats Indian cuisine.
This is my first yelp review. And I wanted it to reflect the few memorable places from the last 11 years. Angithi happens to be one of them.
Used to be Florida based until 2004. This was the best place in my 5 yrs in US by then (2 hrs drive). They would not have unusually long buffet menu item list to boast. But the quality of the few items they used to carry on the lunch buffet was exceptionally good.
Most other Indian buffets (North-punjabi style cooking) fill you up pretty quickly, God knows why. Food here was very always appetizing and flavorful. Right there you could enjoy several rounds w/o feeling horrible and you always wanted to come back.
I dont know how it is doing now a days. My best wishes to owners for the good work. | 2positive
| 178 |
Modesto is a very good dining experience, especially with large groups (and if someone else is paying). More is truly merrier, so that you get to try lots of different tapas and get to divide the bill amongst more people as well. Service for me here has been pretty consistent and attentive; makes for a nice leisurely almost snacking meal experience. If you're ravenous and want to eat a ton of food fast, this is probably not the place for you. If you don't mind a slow paced dining experience with lots of conversation with your dining companions and love variety, this is the place. Last time I went with 3 others, we ordered I believe 5-6 plates + 2 dessert plates---we weren't stuffed but we were satisfied. They also have some nice spanish red wines though I wish they had a bolder Rioja on the menu.
Some of my recent faves from the menu:
Pulpo a la Plancha
grilled octopus with paprika, olive oil, lemon and crispy potatoes---nicely done, not rubbery and overcooked
Albóndigas Caseras
veal and pork meatballs with Manchego cheese and tomato sauce
Beet special with goat cheese (sounds dull, but it was amazing)
Mejillones con Salsa de Sidra
mussels steamed in hard cider with chorizo and peppers ---wanted to drink the broth from these...in fact, I think I did (sopped it up with bread). Delicious.
Coliflor Refrita
fried cauliflower with truffle oil
For dessert, the bread pudding (Pudin de pan) was absolutely insane. The spiked caramel sauce was luscious and the pudding was moist but not mushy/soggy. The guava and cheese empanadas were also exceptional (and amazingly light/non greasy).
Try it, you'll like it! | 2positive
| 278 |
Great for what it is. Beachside diner with some decent prices and food I wouldn't complain about. We were here to grab a quick brunch before catching the train and it didn't disappoint. I was a fan of the varied menu, though both of us ended up getting waffles, bacon, and a mimosa. The mimosas are mostly what you'd want - very large, lots of bubbly, light on the juice. The waffles were tasty but not exceptional, the bacon was greasy but good. The standout add-on was strawberries and whipped cream. In season, it made all the difference.
The service was friendly and prompt even though they were quite busy and everyone - customers and staff - seemed happy to be there. Must be the Santa Barbara beachside, but it's infectious. | 2positive
| 131 |
I am torn between 2 vs 3 stars. I really don't like giving bad reviews. The restaurant week menu felt uninspired for our large group this past Sunday. I was excited to order the soup as it was a cold rainy day. It reminded me of a play on congee rice porridge which was ok tasting overall but I wouldn't order it again. BF's salad was very simple and plain: greens and balsamic vinaigrette. The winning appetizer would be the crunchy fresh delicately coated calamari. The tile fish entree was bland to our group as well as the lamb pita. The dessert was our least favorite as it was a very simple slice of almond cake with a teeny butter-sized scoop of ice cream that honestly overall felt like an afterthought but I grew up in a bakery so my standards are a bit pickier for dessert.
With some extra sauce or salt the entrees would've been more satisfying. We ordered off the restaurant week menu an appetizer which our waiter forgot to put it. That was the only dish that seemed up to par quality-wise with our expectations however it arrived way after we finished our entree's and by then it only added to the downhill experience here.
Service was fair despite our forgotten appetizer, being splashed a bit of water during a refill, and once when the waiter dropped the butter knife next to my foot (luckily I was in rainboots and he had "poor aim"). I am sad that we had such a lackluster experience here despite the good yelp reviews. | 0negative
| 264 |
Let's file this one under "should have listened to my own advice"
Despite our horrible experience here back in April we were in the mall doing some black Friday Christmas shopping and wanted to stop somewhere that wasn't in either of the food courts for something to eat as well as to discuss who was left to buy for and since this place was only about half full we decided to give it another shot.
Even though it was black Friday they didn't have a hostess working to seat customers so we were left standing up at the front for what seemed like forever. It was kind of awkward as I kept expecting a waitress who was standing behind the bar talking to patrons and not really doing much else to come out to help us but eventually a really bored looking woman finally strolled up and seated us.
The previous occupants of the table were literally just walking away from the table as we were walking up and the only attention it got was a quick wipe with a rag and no spray bottle. There was no cutlery or napkins at the table but that didn't bother me as much as the lack of cleaning.
We got our menu's and sat with them for quite some time before the waitress finally came back and took our orders. I was a little bit offended when it was my boyfriends turn and she walked away as he was in mid sentence to say something to another waitress. No excuse me no nothing just turned around and started talking to the other girl. Thankfully she put in the orders though and then...yes you guessed it....more waiting! If you have read my last review of this place you will notice I speculated that I might have set a yelp record for the amount of times the word "wait" was used in a single review. I am going to have to go back and compare as I think I might have outdone myself with this one. This place is all about the waiting! Even to pay the bill there was a ridiculous wait! You would think she would have been excited to take my money so she could get rid of us and go back to her conversations with the other waitresses.
Finally we get our food and I must admit it tasted fairly good....good at the time anyways as about 20 minutes later when I was waiting for the bus I got incredibly sick to my stomach and barely survived the trip home. I honestly am starting to wonder how this place would do if they weren't in the prime location that they are at. It's a shame to have to write a one star update to a one star review as I really used to enjoy this place. Once should have been enough but apparently I did not learn....do not make the same mistake as me! | 0negative
| 494 |
This cool little burger place sticks out sorely, with an awful name and even worse, bright green lettering blaring far out down Walnut Street, right next to red brick UPenn of all places. The inside has a nice contemporary feel,
I had the LA burger, because I'm from cali, and I wasn't very impressed with the "avocado relish". Admit it, its guacamole. The sweet potato fries were good for...sweet potato fries. I liked the food, it wasn't anything amazing, like something you would expect from a place that displays the name of a Food Network Chef.
Pretty Good, but not 5 star. | 2positive
| 102 |
The only real thing this place has going for it is that it is a sports bar and it is in a location that is desperate need of more options to watch sports.
I arrived with my boyfriend on a Sunday morning to try to watch a big soccer game (FA Cup). He had called in advance because he wanted to ensure that the game would be playing. Someone told him yes, they could turn it on. Once we stepped in, we were greeted by a panel of girls at the hostess stand. My boyfriend asked if a TV could be changed and they said yes it wouldn't be a problem. We plopped down at a high table in front of a TV. Our waitress (who I will not name) came to introduce herself. May I just say she was weird... friendly but weird. And not very effective. She asked us if we had ever been before, and we both said no, so she started with a rehearsed couple of sentences about the place. I remember Kildare's and I thought Tilted Kilt was a step up in terms of what it could offer, but the experience was very "blah" and frustrating for my boyfriend. Our waitress continues to speak in what appeared to be a seductive manner. She asked my boyfriend what his name was and shook his hand. Then it occurred to her that she should ask for my name and shake my hand too. Very awkward weird interactions that I don't really need at a sports bar when all I want to do is eat and watch the TV.
After about 5 minutes, the TV was finally changed (we didn't order until it had been changed for us). My boyfriend ordered a wrap and onion rings and side of garlic bread, and I ordered the grilled wings. Everything was just okay.
Throughout our meal, our waitress kept coming to see how we were doing. Her timing was a bit off as she seemed to be more of a bother than a help. I kept feeling as though my meal and sports watching were being interrupted. On two occasions, our TV channel changed (this happened when the TVs above the bar changed to the same channel). The first time it happened, my boyfriend told a hostess (who I told him would not get anything done quickly), our waitress (who was MIA when this happened), and the bartender. It took 10 minutes for the channel to be changed back. Quite annoying. The second time it happened, it was about 3 min left in the match and it changed again. My boyfriend was soooo frustrated, couldn't get anyone's attention, and just went to the back of the restaurant to try to see the match on a TV there (the only TV on the first floor that had it on). As he walked back there, that TV changed to a different channel again. THIS IS SUPER ANNOYING. FIX YOUR TVs. We ended up missing the last goal of the game.
Another issue to point out is the sports credibility of a place like this. The sports being played when we arrived included bowling and some TVs were dedicated to the women in the Tilted Kilt calendar. Super annoying. My boyfriend wanted to complain to someone but didn't ask to speak to the manager who was in that day. Instead our waitress came over with the names of people we could email (unfortunately she forgot business cards with their emails...... ahem ahem).
There is much potential here but certain things need real fixing. 1) Don't have your waitresses focus on seduction at the expense of real, solid, well-timed service. 2) Fix your TVs so that channels don't change randomly. It was not a matter of someone else asking for the TV to be changed as we were the only ones in the section. Something is inappropriately linked. 3) I looked around and noticed the girls just plop themselves down to talk to guys. I also felt like our waitress was intruding on our time more than she was being of any real help/service. I've never been to a Tilted Kilt but really, is it really necessary?? If you want to attract patrons who aren't disgusting men or "a man's man" girl, I would suggest changing this... 4) I don't need breasts in my face while watching sports. If I wanted that, I'd go to Hooters. I also don't need to see a reel of women on the beach during a calendar photo shoot 5) I don't need waitresses feeling like they need to speak to the woman at the table too. Our waitress clearly was trained to focus on the guy (my boyfriend) and as an afterthought, acknowledge that a woman was at the table too (after a pause, she realized she should ask my name and shake my hand too).
Would only recommend if real changes are made to offer a great venue for watching sports in King of Prussia, without the seduction/sex appeal to draw in customers. I mean, it's King of Prussia. If a business thinks that is the type of service it needs to provide to draw customers, then I guess it considers the typical patrons in King of Prussia to be nasty men who need to go to a bar to get excited about themselves and feel attractive... this may be the case in this small town, but I hope not! | 0negative
| 913 |
Went to the Tavern this afternoon for a drink and lunch with my Husband. We had gone for brunch several months ago and were disappointed then and it was even worse this time. Our steak egg rolls were burnt outside and in. The steak sandwich was dry. I asked for some Au jus and some rude man heard me ask the waitress and commented there was nothing wrong with the sandwich. Excuse me you were not the person eating it.
The drinks were okay but $90 for 2 drinks, one appetizer and two sandwiches was to expensive for me. Unfortunately we won't be back anytime soon. Yuck | 0negative
| 107 |
I can only imagine that the people who give this place more than two stars ran out of gas before they could reach a Taco Bell. Not just the worst Mexican food I've ever...EVER...forced down. It was in the top three worst meals I've had. It will perhaps drop to sixth or seventh if I don't get food poisoning.
Service was horrible. The host seemed put out when we didn't want to be seated in a dark booth. Our waiter spoke as though he had a mouth full of marbles. We were able to ascertain that they had nothing for the kids to drink. After perusing the typical Chinese-menu assortment of basic Mexican platters, I opted for the chile relleno and chile poblano. The relleno came out as a plateful of melted white salty vinyl with I guess the stem end of what used to be a pepper. The poblano had promise until I noticed the plate had a buildup of water. When I cut into it, it disgorged more white vinyl. Maybe in memoriam of his recently departed friend on the other plate.
My wife's meal was dry pork. My daughter's was dry beef burrito-chilada-mystery. My son's was a vinyl quesadilla. I wish the meal was forgettable. I'm now hoping I can vomit it up, just so I can say I got an ab workout.
Maybe it's because it was lunch on a Monday. But, you know...do we excuse any OTHER profession for a case of the Mondays?
As an aside, there was a note from the MOSI staff praising this place. I now have to question MOSI for THEIR judgment. | 0negative
| 272 |
Stopped by Naked Lunch on a whim. We searched Vegetarian in Cherry Hill and I'm glad that this is the place we picked!
We ordered two bowls and a juice. Everything was fresh and delicious. The service was a little slow but it was made within a reasonable time considering some random person decided to order and check out with an entire load of groceries.
I ordered the sushi bowl which I think tasted a little better than the lihn bowl but that might be personal preference. There two bowls are pretty similar except the lihn bowl head kimchi and sprouts. Regardless, the portion size is large enough that the order turned into to meals for me. The pink lady juice was sweet but definitely had that "there are totally vegetables" in here after taste. I really liked it.
Definitely a place to try if you are in the area but I wouldn't drive from a different state just to try this place. | 2positive
| 163 |
If I could leave 0 stars I would have! I forgot my ID so I had to go back to our hotel (which I 100% understand!) The lady was super rude and yelled at me. I had no problem going and getting my ID. Her execution was atrocious!! The food was cold and mediocre at best. We also own restaurants so we are usually great tippers, but after our horrible service, we tipped super poorly! She then proceeded to come after us outside to SCREAM at us about the $2 tip we left her! If I had change she wouldn't have given any tip! | 0negative
| 104 |
When this place first opened, their pizza was good but pricey. As a patron, i went back for more and the second visit for pizza was just ok. A lil overcooked. Then i went again, and the Pizza was cold but the taste was good. However, it would have been better if it was a hot slice of pizza (of course). I went again, and the pizza was good when they gave me my change, i dropped it into the tip jar. Then, I decided on another slice, and was short a quarter, and she (the employee) said she could not help me. I thought maybe i should take my quarters back out of the tip jar and pay the balance which was .25 cents then re- tip Smh. Not cool or friendly. I came back again a couple of weeks later, which was my final time because, they sold me a $4.00 slice of super burnt and very dry pizza aka the jane pizza. I could have slapped somebody in the face with it to break their jaw. It was really that hard and dry. I made mentioned of the burnt slice to the employee and the response was a mumble but no offer for a fresh slice. At that point I said to myself, i will never return again. The Pizza is not consistent and not always good. | 0negative
| 230 |
With the 2013 Philadelphia Half Marathon on my list of races to run, I jumped onto my ol' trusty hotel reservation website and was introduced to the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.
Let's get the obvious out of the way. Could this be anymore centrally located? No. No it couldn't. We were close to everything, and literally attached to some things. The Marathon Expo was held in the Philly Convention Center which is connected directly to the hotel. Everything else was a tiny hop, skip and a jump from the hotel's front doors. My wife and I were able to avoid the public transit system and walk our way to Reading Terminal Market, Liberty Bell/Independence Hall, Chinatown, and of course, the race start over at the Art Museum!
The hotel itself is beautiful and the rate was very affordable. As a special for the runners staying in the hotel, the restaurant (coincidentally named "13". See: half marathon) had specials on pasta dishes the night before the race. I went with a chicken option, but had to send the chicken back because it was really pink inside. No bueno. Definitely not what I'd like to have come back at me at mile 10. Chicken 2.0 was much better, and I was able to carb and protein up just fine.
Our room was kind of a toss up. The bed was very comfortable and the room clean, but the bathroom definitely needs some work. There was peeling paint on the entire ceiling, with a portion of the ceiling broken on one end of the shower. There was also a strange consistent sound of what I can only describe as the elevators moving past the room, even though we were at least 2 rooms away from them. This went on the entire stay.
Valet parking was extremely expensive, and I managed to find a slightly cheaper option directly across the street from the hotel. There are definitely cheaper lots than what I found, so keep an eye out and avoid this ridiculous expense.
My wife and I took a dip in the pool the night before the race to loosen up our muscles. It was a nice pool; classic business hotel fare.
My only other gripe I would say is the inflexibility of a late checkout. I understand the hotel was packed with runners all asking for it since the last thing we want after a long race is to get into our various modes of transport without a hot shower, but still. Maybe anticipate that? Fortunately, we had about an hour of time between getting back to the hotel after the race and checkout to get our showers in.
If I'm back in Philly for more than one night, I may look elsewhere for a place to stay. But if it's just a weekend trip, the price and location are perfect. | 1neutral
| 477 |
We were disappointed! The portions were teeny-tiny and very expensive. I love sushi, but I was shocked at how small the portions were. My daughter loves miso soup, but did not like it here. We started with California rolls and yakitori chicken. The crab in the rolls was very mushy and the rice was not done (it was hard). The chicken was delicious, but the two skewers had the equivalent of 6 bites of chicken! We would have ordered more, as I didn't see the other choices for sushi on the back of menu until after our server walked away. However, the little food we got was so expensive, we decided to leave. We couldn't afford to fill our bellies at Arigato. | 0negative
| 122 |
Very solid Thai food at a reasonable price. This is a BYOB so that also helps with the price. Service has been off at times but in recent months they seem to have their act together. On my most recent visit the service was outstanding, even while the place was packed on a Friday evening.
The Thai Iced Tea is very good here. Just about all of the appetizers I have had were enjoyable.
As for entrees, the Pad See Ew is very good. The Drunken Noodles are solid, but I have had better and I wish they would ask how spicy you want the dish to be because compared to other Drunken Noodles I have had in the past these are quite bland. Because of the average Drunken Noodles and what I consider to be a very lackluster Pad Thai they lose 1 star from me.
Still, this is a very good Thai BYOB restaurant on Bridge Street in Phoenixville. The atmosphere is very nice and could even be described as romantic depending on what night of the week you go. | 2positive
| 182 |
This place was highly recommended by friends so we decided to try it. The two small plates we had (the bone marrow and the pretzels) were excellent - tasty, and filling. If I were to return I think I'd stick with the small plates and beers, and ignore the rest of the menu. None of the food was bad, but the salmon was overcooked and the luau burger was a little too hard to eat, as the pork belly and pineapple were both too slippery to stay on the bun.
The reason for only three stars has less to do with the food (or the service, because our waitress and the manager were both great) and more to do with how hot the ambient temperature in the restaurant was, and the relentless flies all over the dining room. The staff kept leaving the door to the patio propped open, even after the manager adjusted the thermostat. It's Oro Valley in summer. If the door is open the flies will come in and no amount of air conditioning will cool it down. What could have been a pleasant experience ended up being uncomfortable. | 1neutral
| 192 |
Sometimes the place and the food and the people and the reason for going are all just right. My first time at Crabby Cafe was yesterday 4/24/15. We were celebrating my birthday.
We arrived at Happy Hour and 3 plates of oysters at $1 an oyster along with a pitcher of Yuengling at a corner table covered with butcher paper set the stage for a great night. The oysters were fresh and flavorful served with cocktail sauce, horseradish and lemon.
We started with 5 people, a pitcher of Yuengling and 2 luscious bags of crab leg clusters. Crab Legs were served very hot in plastic bags drenched in seasoning. We tried the Spicy Cajun (my favorite) and the Lemon Garlic. The crab meat was succulent and well seasoned. Add a bag of hot buttery corn on the cob (half ears) and orders of regular and Crab Fries and dinner got better and better.
We all wore the bibs they provided, took off our watches, bracelets and rings and dove in.
2 more friends stopped by and we added 2 more glasses and another round of everything. The servers were helpful to guide us to what we wanted to order. They checked on us often and were happy to add in orders throughout dinner.
I don't know exactly what the bill was since my friends treated me and crab legs were charged by the pound at market price... but I know everyone felt it was worth it.
If you've never sat down with a circle of friends/family and a pile of crabs you are missing out. Crabby Cafe was a great low key place to settle in and be together. | 2positive
| 279 |
One of our favorite spots in all of New Orleans.
This place got it all,
The scene
The food
The cocktails
The location
This time my wife and I went in for lunch and again, fantastic spot.
I ordered the Burger with fries, so light and tasty.
My wife had the spicy chicken plate, so so good.
Again, lunch or dinner this place takes the cake!
____________________Father's day Brunch_______________
Just when you think it just can't get any better, well it does.
Our experience was exceptional starting with great cocktails; The Bloody Mary was fantastic.
the bread basket is a great start with wonderful Jams.
And well, the meals were tasty and flavorable.
Always a great treat. | 2positive
| 117 |
Great addition to Carmel for breakfast. Everything we ate was worth raving about. The waffles were the star. Light fluffy not dried out and full of flavor. Andretti was savory and a great dish full of flavor. A bit more expensive than some other breakfast places in town. But the variety of food is nothing you will find elsewhere. We highly recommend this place. One item we would like to be different are the home fries. The chefs tried to make them flavorful, but they are just precooked potatoes that are starchy. Wish they had hash browns instead. So skip those and go for a different side. Everything else top notch. | 2positive
| 111 |
Ripped-off in my favorite restaurant city! I've written a fair number of reviews, and this is the first time I can remember ever writing a bad one. I've visited New Orleans for a week or more each year since 2007, and several times before that, and never had a bad experience here. On a rainy day today, I went to the closest place to find some good warm food to bring back to our condo-hotel for lunch for my wife and I. I went to Central Grocery to get an original muffaletta, but they're closed Mondays as it turns out. So I went to the French Market nearby and found this place with seafood gumbo "as featured on the Food Network". I asked to see the size of the large container, and the nice gal showed me a tapered quart (or larger??) Styrofoam container, about 7 inches tall, which looked about right for two of us. I paid my $11.50, but when she gave it to me, it felt light, so I took the plastic lid off to find that the top 2-plus inches were empty (the top of this tapered container of course being the widest, most empty part)! I asked the nice gal to ask the cook to fill it up a little more, and she said "that's all he puts in a large". What can you say to that? If I hadn't already paid, I'd have left right then. Thinking about it now, I should have asked for my money back. I will never go back to this place, and if such a thing ever happens again to me or to you, we should ask for our money back. By the way, while the broth was tasty, it was mostly broth with very little seafood or anything else. And I also got two teeny, tiny pieces of bread wrapped in foil :-) I should have checked Yelp first...another good lesson. | 0negative
| 323 |
Woe is me! My coworker took me to this restaurant during a job in Boise. They serve you beans and salsa with the chips to munch on while you're perusing the menu which I thought was a nice twist from most places that reserve their appetizer to a proffer of one salsa or two. He had the beef and chicken enchiladas with eggs and I had a single chicken enchilada. Most menu items come with rice and beans. Awesome food! The service is very fast and friendly. For those that come to Idaho with a pre-conceived notion of sticking to the canned meat and potatoes options, have no fear! Based on how tender and flavorful my meal was, I wouldn't hesitate to try a single dish on the menu. K said he goes there often and he hasn't had a bad meal yet. I wasn't that hungry but I cleaned my plate. How dare he addict me knowing I had to leave?? I'll be back the next time I hit that airport! | 2positive
| 172 |
On my most recent trip to NO, some local friends took me and my boyfriend to this fantastic restaurant in the Garden District. First, I have to give an applause out to the bartender/mixologist. I've never seen anyone be able to concoct drinks like him. I wasn't going to drink having had a bit of a NO hangover but he recommended the Corpse Reviver. It was the most perfect cocktail I've ever had. My boyfriend asked him to make something with Jalapeño Tequila and the bartender came back with another perfect drink. If you are looking for a place to have a few drinks and see some magic behind the bar, definitely check this place out.
The food was amazing too! | 2positive
| 121 |
Wait. Wait. And wait again. We live nearby, and it's always a wait. They're always short of bagels you want (dozen everything is an odd selection?). Grill always a mess; not a single table wiped down the last two times. Self service would be better. Last time it was bagel sandwiches- where the 'cook' put down the egg and toasted the bagel before cooking bacon. Surprise! The result was a cold bagel and cold egg with warm bacon. Yeaaaaaa. Manager/owner with the pink shirt offered a half hearted apology after spending another fifteen minutes cooking the remake. Disgrace. Do yourself and the owner a favor and spend your hard earned money at another bagel joint. | 0negative
| 115 |
TERRIBLE! I am befuddled...ordered six pizzas online the night before for a corporate volunteering event in the area. Called when the order was not delivered on time and told there was no order in the system-- they had cancelled it without notice. We were on a schedule so I wrote it off and placed the order again over the phone. Manager quoted a 45 minute delivery time. I was told we would be the first in the queue, so we adjusted our schedule to fit the delivery estimate. An hour and a half later we receive the food, meanwhile I have a bunch of hungry volunteers waiting for food. I placed a customer service ticket with the store to talk to someone about what happened. No response. This store is locally owned and they don't care about the customer experience. Do not order from this location! | 0negative
| 146 |
I'm a fried chicken and a biscuit kind of girl and this place just made all of my fried chicken dreams come true. We walked in and there were about 10 people in front of us in line. We grabbed menus and started drooling over the options.. where do you begin narrowing down the options? Everything sounded phenomenal! The line moved so quickly that I barely had my order ready when I walked up to the counter. I placed my order with a friendly gentleman and when I finished, he asked me "if you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?" The answer to my question ended up being the "name" they called when my order was ready. I thought this was such an awesome way to call out orders. I found myself listening to everyone's dream destinations as they called out orders.. very amusing!
On to the real real: this food is no joke. I thought I needed two chicken biscuits, one couldn't possibly enough for a hangry chick like me... I was wrong. I was so wrong. Steve and I ordered the Squawking Goat, the Five & Dime, the Chicken Club and the Hashups. Everything was ten steps above delicious. I'm talking close your eyes and appreciate every bite type of good.
The Squawking Goat had FRIED GOATCHEESE, mouth watering fried chicken and their house-made pepper jelly. After eating this, you will never be the same person again. I will however get the pepper jelly on the side next time, because I like to control the condiment to chicken ratio.
The Five & Dime did not disappoint, but be prepared to go into a serious food coma for hours after. The sausage gravy was so buttery and savory that I found myself scooping more and more on top of our biscuit. Next time I will ask for the fried egg to be an over easy egg so I get some runny yolk action in there too.
To my surprise, the biscuit I threw in at the last second ended up being my favorite... the Chicken Club with a side of buffalo (because I couldn't decide between the Firebird or the Club. The chicken was so crispy and had delicious bacon and house-made ranch on top... pure perfection.
Lastly, the side of Hashups (more like a mountain sized portion) was awesome. These perfectly cooked potatoes had ham, cheese peppers and onions all cooked together to make a delicious side. After I was already stuffed beyond belief, I still could not bring myself to stop eating the Hashups.. they were just so good.
If you can't tell by this review, I'm already scheduling out the next time I can make it back over the bridge to Maple Street Biscuit Co! | 2positive
| 463 |
I get a sandwich here about twice a week. They're very good. But sometimes the service is disorganized and sandwiches can take a while- not to mention their service isn't the warmest in town. Today was extraordinary.
The people who ordered behind me were finishing their meal when I finally decided to go check on my sandwich. It had been over 20 minutes. I got a "they're working on it" which is code for "we forgot about you." So they make it and I can feel it's on a sub roll when I asked for sourdough. Seven minutes later he comes out with my sandwich on sourdough and it's warm. Why is it warm? "Because they toast the bread" the guy at the front says. Since when does a cold sandwich usually served on a cold roll need to be warmed when on sourdough?? I just shook my head, walked away, and went home to reluctantly eat my awkwardly "warm" sandwich.
I get home and open the sandwich and it's a sloppy mess (see attached photo). It's as if they knew I was irritated and were like, "we know he's not happy with us so lets just make a total mess of his lunch and add the entire jar of mayo onto the sandwich while we're at it." Jesus.
No one said sorry. Hey Metropulos, a simple apology goes a long way especially for regulars who want to like you but who struggle to do so when you do this to us. | 0negative
| 252 |
The Gumbo Stop is a nice place to eat if you want to get good food and skip the crowds of some of the more mainstream restaurants. The gumbo here is excellent, order it! The fried chicken is good here. The Mac & cheese is full of garlic so be mindful of that if you don't care for garlic. I did not like the Mac & cheese.
Our waiter seemed to be aloof, but he listened and paid attention. I know this because Chef Ron came out of the kitchen when we were finished eating and he apologized about the Mac & cheese, but at the same time he was really proud of the garlic in it. No biggie, I just know not to order it. My only other complaint it my meal did not have enough sauce to cover the rice in the plate. I asked for a little extra sauce so I would not have to eat plain rice. They brought me a small bowl of sauce, which was way too much & charged $3 for it. When I asked for the sauce I was not warned it would cost extra. I do wish the waiter would have said something because I would not have gotten it had I know it would cost extra, and most of it went to waste.
I know better how to order and what to order next time. This is a nice little restaurant and I can see why Yelpers love Chef Ron's Gumbo Stop. | 1neutral
| 252 |
I'm very disappointed in the lack of accommodation to your customers. I went with my wife and in-laws back in November 2015 for two birthday celebrations. While the food was good We won't be back.
We were told at least 3 or 4 times that because you are a small batch kitchen no substitutions can be made. Additionally, when the server was told not to bring a relish that was served with the sea bass he brought it anyway, "just in case you change your mind." I have never felt so dismissed as a customer.
I acknowledge your right to run your restaurant as you see fit but please consider noting on the menu that "Absolutely no substitutions will be made" so that the diner knows in advance not to ask for any accommodation.
The bill was about $188 and with the generous 20% tip the total was a little over $220.00. I'll be spending that money at a different restaurant in the future. | 0negative
| 164 |
We finally made it today to try out this new brewery and we were pleasantly impressed. The wife and I both got flights trying out the 3 different brews that they make themselves and each got a guest tap. The Gose was actually very good and we are not sour drinkers but this one is not very sour and had good flavor. The IPA was also very good so that one I followed up with a pint. The stout was my favorite it had lots of coffee flavor and like most stouts as it gets closer to room temp the flavors are enhanced....it's just to hot outside to be drinking a stout but in the cold weather I would be all over it. The atmosphere was great with what they did with the old gas station and everything is very clean. We brought some peanuts to munch on but did notice directly across the street is a BBQ place that does take out. All in all it is a great new little brewery and we will be back, the only thing I can say negative is it was a bit warm inside for me but I'm not sure if the AC is inadequate or if it was because of how hot it was outside today. | 2positive
| 215 |
If you want to feel like "coming home", come here! The people here are as real as Florida orange juice and the food will have you ready to lick your plate clean. The salad bar, which comes with lunch and dinner (although I am not sure if it offered with every item), is fully stocked with comfort food items such as carrot salad, homemade pickled beets, potato salad, egg salad... An entree I highly recommend is the beef tips over rice with sides of rutabagas and black-eyed peas. Normally I don't sing the praises of rutabagas, but these are amazing! Don't forget about dessert. The hummingbird cake "will make you give back things you didn't take" as my husband likes to say. So, if you are in the neighborhood, drop in. You won't be disappointed | 2positive
| 135 |
I've been to ABEC several times but all of my reviews are about the amazing sweet potato pancake. It's time to branch out.
Blood Mary
I'm not a huge fan of the blood Mary. I like salt, a lot, but they are typically too much for me. ABEC's version is not overpowered by salt, which lets the ingredients shine through. Fuzzy's vodka, pickled okra, carrot slice. It was quite delicious.
Biscuit Beignets ($4.99 for 8)
I've had these before. If you like sweets, you'll like these. I find them to be overly covered in powdered sugar. Appetizers for breakfast is always a weird concept for me, but if you're going for it, these are a decent value and easily split between 4 people.
Eggs Benedict ($10.99)
I'm not a huge benedict fan, mostly because I don't like hollandaise. The ham was well cooked and the eggs were perfectly poached. I can't ask for much more in a benedict.
Granola, Fruit & Quinoa ($9.79)
This is probably the healthiest dish on the menu, and definitely the healthiest thing I've tried. The price may originally come as a sticker shock, but take another look at the huge list of quality product you are getting in this dish: pecans, granola, quinoa, fresh fruit, coconut milk and flakes, and yogurt. Its top notch. I don't like coconut (Read: I HATE coconut). So I opted for no milk and no flakes on my banana. The quinoa has coconut milk in it, but not enough to stand out, just enough to add flavor. The downside of this dish were the overly toasted pecans. The granola was good, but it gave a burnt taste when you got one of the pecans. Additionally, I would prefer the dish to be served with more of a yogurt base and a granola topping rather than a granola base and yogurt topping. The serving size is quite generous, adding to the value of this dish.
Cinnamon Roll French Toast ($10.99)
It is incredibly sweet. If you finish it by yourself I recommend a long nap and a shot of insulin. This dish also contains the house made whipped cream, which you'll find on many dishes. It is clearly fresh and very delicious.
Southern Shrimp Salad ($10.99)
This dish was extremely tasty. Perfectly cooked shrimp, multiple types of lettuce/greens, and sprouts! Almost nowhere serves sprouts these days! As a bonus, they serve the house made vinaigrette on the side. I love that. I always order my dressing on the side (and rarely get it delivered that way). Note: The salad is HUGE. You definitely get a great value on this one.
Club Supreme ($9.99)
Nothing about it was overly memorable. The highlight of the sandwich was the bacon. I love bacon (who doesn't) and I prefer my bacon crispy, which is clearly the best preparation. ABEC bakes their bacon, so it is thick, crispy, and wonderful.
Shrimp 'n Grits ($13.69)
This dish has a lot of hype. Its very popular in the south and seems to come with a heavy recommendation from the staff at ABEC. My dish had overcooked shrimp. My hypothesis is that a large batch of shrimp were sautéed at once and I got reheated leftover shrimp. Furthermore, I found the grits to be very bland. Yes, they are topped with a buttery sauce, but if you dig into the grits alone they lack seasoning.
Café Burger ($9.99)
I love burgers. A lot. Well, I love moist, medium-rare beef. This was not that. The aioli was tasty and the bun was fresh, but the burger was cooked to death. Granted I was not asked how I would like my burger cooked, it was served well done. Thus, I cannot say they overcooked the burger by mistake, but I also cannot say they will give you the option to order it properly cooked.
Overall, I maintain my position that ABEC is a great place to work into your breakfast/brunch rotation. Furthermore, if you go for brunch, they have a full bar so it's an easy decision to make it a boozy brunch.
Food Taste: 4/5
Food Quality: 4/5
Service: 3/5
Value: 3/5
Consistency: 3/5
Overall: 3.5/5 | 2positive
| 696 |
I had high hopes for this place. but it was kind of disappointing.
My friend and I opted for the tasting menu and we expected to taste the best of the best the menu had to offer.
The first two offerings were okay--these cold potato puff things and a plate of oysters. Both utilized a mint/cilantro water which was fine but I thought it a bit strang to offer two dishes back to back which required the same condiment.
The third offering--tandoori quail, was actually pretty amazing. It was the most flavorful dish of the evening. We were really impressed.
The octopus was okay. Could have been a little more tender. Paled in comparison to better octopus dishes in the city (Estia, Positano Coast, Dmitri's). The red pepper sauce was nice, though.
The biggest disappointment was the lamb shank. I have never experienced a more bland lamb shank. It looked great, but it just didn't deliver--at all.
Dessert was nice. We opted for the doughnuts. A little on the spicy side. But for two people they gave us three doughnuts. A big pet peeve of mine--if there are two people, just throw another doughnut on the plate so we can each have two.
The stuffed basket of nan was a nice touch and the chutneys were good--especially that green one.
Overall, the meal was severely lacking in flavor. Where was that spicy Indian punch throughout the meal?
Service was a bit intrusive and we could never really hear any of the servers very well. We were also surprised that the manager never stopped by our table to say hello or check on our meal. We were there for a good hour and a half and the restaurant wasn't filled to capacity, plus it's still relatively new so you would have expected at least a quick visit by the manager.
so tasting menu for two, three cocktails and a $190 bill after tip we expected to leave happy and impressed, but we left thinking of a big "meh." Nights like this make me wonder why I eat anywhere other than Zahav. | 0negative
| 350 |
I like this place but I order their spicy abura soba and steamed pork buns religiously like i would order chocolate chip ice cream at the icecream store. These dishes are SO GOOD. The place is not perfect though - I got the lunch special once which was some sort of beef stew ramen and was sorely disappointed. It was salty and too thick and just gross. I should have sent it back.
FYI- This is not the place to bring kids. I noticed this the first time i went and got to enjoy the n word on the music soundtrack while using their bathroom in full clarity. They also specifically note in the front that they have no high chairs. I honesty have never seen a child in there. They're going for a younger vibe (like i hope you are 20-35) and it's clear as day as we are always the oldest people in this restaurant at over 40. One day I will bring in our family of six just to mess with them - I'll just make sure they go to the bathroom before we go so as not to subject them to the bathroom music, but my kids deserve the experience. This is a pretty yummy place for ramen and noodles!! | 2positive
| 214 |
The World Series is on in a bar full of fans and the manger has refused to put on the sound. AND then opening talks crap about us asking him like it was the most horrible request and his job would be so hard if he had to push a button and make his customers happy. It's rude and poor form. Also the food was disappointing the cheese curds were one giant ball and the salad was like rubber and tasted like chemicals and not only that but they didn't tell us they were out of the mac n cheese until after paying. I would never recommend this place. RUDE. | 0negative
| 110 |
It was the end of a long day of French Quarter Festing when we decided that the sun and the walking had gotten to be a little too much and we needed some serious food. This was more hunger than a sample from a fest booth could handle, so we wandered over to Port of Call, since I had never been and my PIC insisted that I try it.
We got here around 5 and, of course, there was a line. However, we decided to just wait for a spot at the bar to open up because I actually like sitting at the bar, and who wants to wait an hour for dinner? Sure enough, after waiting about 20 minutes, we were happily seated at the bar and ordering our food.
I got the cheeseburger topped with everything, including a nice pile of cheese and I got the baked potato topped with everything including bacon bits. The cheeseburger was delicious! Granted, I am speaking from the vantage point of someone who was starving, but I found it very fresh, cooked perfectly and "hype" worthy. The baked potato was good as well, but I think next time I won't get bacon bits only because they didn't really "do it" for me.
The staff here is super friendly and cool and, considering the crowd they are dealing with, they get to you really fast- we didn't have to wait to order once we were ready. Although Company Burger still holds onto it's spot for "Marielle's favorite NOLA burger", I will definitely be back to Port of Call. I have yet to try one of those monsoons- once I made it here after FQF I was no longer in the mood for sugary drinks. Next time. | 2positive
| 293 |
Our waitress was great she kept our ice tea full but my chicken tenders were dry and a little over cooked. There wasn't enough honey mustard left to dip in after the 3rd tender. The cheese steak egg rolls were very good. They were backed up in the kitchen was but not to bad. They were also out of mint so we couldn't order the Mojitos we wanted. Their Wrap was good but they forgot the monkey dip and had to wait a few minutes for it. The Fish tacos were good but no where near the best we ever had. Inside was cool and comfortable but table was a little cramped. One of our chairs was broken and we had to swap it out. It was 7pm on a week night and very loud. It sounded like I was in a 20's something bar and not a cafe. I would sit outside next time. Prices were a little steep. They must think they are in Center City with above average food but they are neither. | 0negative
| 176 |
Great experience from beginning to end. This was our first time and we loved it! They have an amazing happy hour menu for food and drink. Their portions are ridiculous. Definitely enough for 2-3 meals. My date and I each got their happy hour hibachi and had a total of 3 margaritas. Our bill was just over $50.00. The staff was very attentive. The Chefs were interactive and funny. At the end of our meal the maitre d or manager came and asked us about our experience. We will definitely be back and have already spread the word to friends that this is a great place for date night or a large group of friends. | 2positive
| 115 |
I really wanted to love this restaurant. The interior is really well decorated and the food looked awesome. My wife and I stopped in for breakfast on a Sunday in May. There was a 15 minute wait but there were (2) seats at the counter so we grabbed them.
Our waitress came right over and introduced herself along with the other girl working the counter area. We perused the menu and placed our orders. My french press coffee came out quickly but that was the only thing that was quick. After 30+ minutes our meals came out and during that time neither of the girls behind the counter checked on our drinks or gave us an update on our food. After speaking with several other people it seems the long wait times are the norm. Hopefully they will work the kinks out since they are fairly new.
I had the Big Easy Benedict - Cornbread topped with avocado, creole seasoned onions, peppers and chorizo. Topped with poached eggs and cajun hollandaise. The corn bread was awesome and I would give the entire meal a solid B.
My wife had the Fruity Chicken Salad - Two scoops of homemade chicken salad accompanied by California raisins, fresh seasonal fruit on a layer of baby spinach leaves with an english muffin. The Chieck Salad was good but she thought the portion was small.
If I was just reviewing the food I would give it 3 1/2 stars but the wait and service was so poor I had to bring the overall rating to 2. I will return and see if the service improves. | 0negative
| 270 |
I HATE THE FRESH GROCER! I HATE IT I HATE IT I HATE IT! I hate this place but I can not stop going. The Fresh Grocer is a great concept and has the potential to be an amazing store... it is just so ghetto! The produce is disgusting; I would say that at least half of the fruit looks bruised or dented. The service is horrible; the cashiers curse at each other, answer cell phones and give you attitude for no reason. The prices are a little on the expensive side.
Also, THEY RUN OUT OF TRANSPASSES AND TOKENS BY MONDAY! If you know you keep running out, why not order more?? If I come on Monday at 9am I see no reason for you to be out consistently!
I guess you are asking yourself why I keep coming back. One, the pizza is pretty good. The slice is 1/6 of a pizza, cheap and pretty delicious. Two, FroGro has a monopoly on the University City market. There is no other supermarket nearby. So if you have somewhere else to grocery shop, go there and steer clear of FroGro. | 0negative
| 190 |
The food was tasty- similar to Jade Garden in Bordentown in taste, but it is much cleaner and friendlier. The service is amazing-- our waiter was a little older than the rest but was smiling and patient. We must have gotten our waters filled three or four times (and for spicy Szechuan cuisine, that's definitely needed). We had a living social deal, and glad I got it because now we hope to be back for a sit-down with family. I don't know if I'd do takeout thought. The Szechuan and garlic sauce over jumbo shrimp was very tasty, as were their veggie dumplings. Glad we have a trustworthy and clean Chinese place by our house, and hope others take notice as well. They have many dishes that are very traditional also and so many Chinese families were there and that's sign enough that the food is tasty, authentic and can be trusted!
Whatever leftovers we had, my brother-in-law ate it a day and a half later... usually this is a huge no-no and my husband and I were planning to throw it away, but my brother in law ate it when we weren't home and LOVED IT... he said it tasted like he just ordered it and the shrimp seemed to remain fresh. | 2positive
| 213 |
Very cool and cute place in Nora!! Unfortunately the concept is poorly executed. Came here on a Friday evening, and as first timers, we were very confused where to order and how to. Eventually an employee finally asked what we would like and after asking a couple questions and placing our order, the employee began to start our meal. Not even starting the employee asked what each of us would like again and what we did and didn't want. Perhaps getting ordering tickets could prevent this from happening? One of the employees seemed very new since he was questioning the menu very often as I was. I ordered a Mr Turkey wrap style and had to remind the employee that it comes with provolone and after stating I wanted my wrap cold I noticed they placed it on a grill for a few anyways. Luckily I was able to stop them before it was toasted! I also ordered a potato soup and after asking what it comes with loaded the employee stated it has green onions and bacon, I ordered an 8oz and received a 12oz which was nice but had to come back to the register to get my bacon and turns out they don't even have green onions? The whole experience was confusing and poorly done. Although the interior of the restaurant is very inviting and welcoming, the service lacks the guidance needed to run smoothly. | 0negative
| 238 |
We came in on a Friday night for what we hoped would be a delicious meal, but ultimately left disappointed by the food, service, and, above all, the kitchen.
The restaurant is located in an unassuming place in a strip mall. We were seated promptly without having to wait. The decor of the small restaurant is rather nice, though it's clear from the lack of padding in the booths that the restaurant is aging.
Half of our table wanted sushi, while the other half ordered dishes from the kitchen. The sushi was OK, but the dishes from the kitchen were horrible. We ordered the chicken lettuce rolls, but the chicken stuffing was simultaneously bland and incredibly salty without having any hint of the "spicy hoisin" flavor that was advertised. There wasn't even enough of their waxy lettuce to use for all of the chicken, but that ultimately didn't matter, because we only could eat half of it.
From the kitchen, we ordered a pad thai and a shrimp tempura udon. Upon sampling both, I found that both were, without doubt, the worst renditions of each I have ever had. The pad thai appeared to consist of rice noodles that had been stir-fried with salt and soy sauce until it was dry; there was no hint of tamarind paste or vinegar that would have provided any of the sweet and sour taste that this dish should have. The food was so unappealing that we actually had to send it back to the kitchen, something I hesitate to ever do, and substitute it out for a chicken teriyaki dinner which proved better. The shrimp tempura udon was equally unappealing. I wish that I could say that the broth for the soup was at least hot and salty, but ultimately the soup was just hot water with poorly textured noodles added, without even a hint of dashi added to the broth.
The sushi was better, but still only "good". We ordered a lobster tempura roll; surf 'n' turf roll, which combined steak and shrimp tempura; a salmon, tuna, and avocado roll; and a sashimi dinner. The lobster roll was the only one here that stood out, but I think that's more by virtue of the inclusion of lobster than anything else. Some of the sashimi, like the yellowtail, had a nice texture and flavor, but others, like the red tuna, were mushy and, worse, even a bit fishy tasting, indicating it couldn't have been that fresh.
Service was somewhere between poor and OK. When we told them the pad thai was not what we had expected (to put it lightly), they offered to switch it out. However, after we ordered a second soda, it took us three tries for them to bring us additional ice for the can of soda. Regardless, they were nice.. enough, despite being relatively slow to address our concerns.
I was brought to this restaurant based on the good reviews on Yelp, but based on this experience, I think I'm done searching for good sushi out in the suburbs. Next time, I'm going into Philadelphia for Japanese food, and I urge you to do the same. | 0negative
| 527 |
We were visiting from out of town and stumbled across Smokey Mo's. Man oh man...what a treat! The meats were cooked perfectly. I had the brisket sandwich and they piled on the meat. The brisket just melted in my mouth. The pulled pork was tender and delicious. Perhaps better than the brisket..it's hard to say. They were both SO delicious. The service was phenomenal. They were kind and attentive. They went out of their way to make sure we were having a good dining experience. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Arizona. I highly recommend visiting Smokey Mo's! | 2positive
| 101 |
Used to be one of my favorite Chinese restaurants in Philadelphia. Unfortunately the food here has become inconsistent. What keeps me coming back? The walnut shrimp! This place makes the best walnut shrimp. Sauce is perfectly seasoned, creamy, and delicious. They use jumbo shrimp and their batter is on point.
My other go to dishes are the fried shrimp balls, Peking pork chop, and lobster with ginger and scallions. Unfortunately the food here is inconsistent, and some days the food is not as good as they may overcook their dishes.
Service is fast and speedy, but your typical impersonal Asian service. Ambiance is average. I like the chandeliers but the place is a little tight.
Would recommend if you're craving walnut shrimp! | 2positive
| 122 |
This gastro style pub in a trendy part of Tampa is chic and cool.
The menu is extremely creative so if you must have basic food the menu may not appeal to you. One member in our group is a particularly picky eater and the waitress told him that they have an abundance of fresh ingredients and can prepare whatever he is hungry for. Props for that.
The Potato Crusted Oysters are heavenly. This creative preparation was well executed. The Buffalo Cauliflower is excellent and really requires no other commentary. The Coulotte Steak was tender, juicy and full of flavor. Preparation was perfect.
Service was outstanding. The waitress was extremely knowledgable and did a great job for our table.
This restaurant has pub type seating in the front and has another room with four larger table for larger groups.
When you're bored with the same old restaurants serving up all of the dishes mom used to make then make a trip to Edison Food Lab and let them entertain your palette. | 2positive
| 171 |
The food here was GOOOOD! I live in an area in south Florida where good food isn't easy to come by so maybe when I finally do taste good food, I'm overly impressed. It was so good that as I ate, I found myself chewing with my eyes closed, savoring every single flavor. I had a Shrimp Taco bowl and I added seared tuna. The flavors in my bowl...sooo good! I also ordered the avocado fries...so yummy! I enjoyed every bite. The serving size was really perfect. I was very hungry but I still had food leftover. The staff was SUPER NICE! I don't live here in Tampa but if I'm here again I will return and before I leave town I plan to stop in again and eat the same exact meal. Nice amount of spice, not overly priced, be prepared for loud music as this place has a DJ and is in a very trendy part of town. Really is a Great place to eat though. Food was very good! Maybe next time I'll just get it to go because my sisters and I obviously stood out and felt we didn't belong. Everyone was dressed for the night life but we had just driven to town and had on our work clothing from earlier that day. Not to mention, I'm 46 years old and I was the youngest in my group. We still had a very nice time. The margaritas actually had a kick so we only needed one each and we were good and tipsy. The waitress was funny and I guess we must've been funny too because we were tipsy and talkative and kept her laughing. | 2positive
| 280 |
This place is a must if you visit Santa Barbara, you will not be disappointed. My boyfriend had his 30th birthday party here and everybody LOVED the food. We had visited Opal previously when he was trying to decide where he wanted to have his birthday dinner and we were blown away by the food.
The Lemon Grass Crusted Salmon with Thai Curry is full of flavor and the salmon is prepared perfectly and the Mushroom Risotto with truffle oil is phenomenal. Possibly the best risotto I have ever had, which is saying a lot because typically I'm not a huge fan of risotto.
The restaurant has a New York feel to it, the service is great and the wine list is extensive.
I can't wait until I'm back in Santa Barbara to visit Opal again. | 2positive
| 136 |
I don't know why we don't eat here more often.
Anthony's is only a 15 minute ride away but we never seem to get here often enough. Tonight we went shopping at the nearby Ace Hardware and decided to stop into Anthony's for dinner. What a great decision. My husband and I both loved our meals even though I had an appetizer for dinner - the Anthony's Grande Meatball. This was a large meatball next to a bed of dressed romaine with a dollop of fresh ricotta. The meatball was just like mama's so light and tasty. Service was attentive yet unintrusive and everything was priced to sell. | 2positive
| 108 |
Great food! Everything was delicious!
But I'm taking one star away because we sat down at 12 for lunch, but we were told we couldn't get lunch until at least 1 because they had too many people who wanted breakfast in the restaurant....ok??? So we ordered our breakfast at 1230. Even though their menu states breakfast is served until noon. I found this really annoying. We went there for lunch....at lunch time....and were told (after waiting almost an hour for our table) that we were getting breakfast instead. I don't run a restaurant, but it's not that hard to abide by the signs that YOU put up....simply tell your patrons that it's not breakfast anymore. It happens everywhere else you go. Not a deal breaker, but definitely disappointing.
Again, food was great, wasn't in the mood for breakfast, but we did thoroughly enjoy our food.
We will definitely try this place out again, although we will be going at a later time knowing they don't actually start serving lunch until they feel like it. | 2positive
| 174 |
I went to the newest location of Good Earth Cafe with my sister, Michelle, for lunch. She had told me only good things about this location and it was my first time trying a Good Earth Cafe so I thought why not?
I expected it to be like most coffee shops: lots of varieties of coffee with limited food. I was hungry, so I figured I would be stuck having a muffin for lunch. However, I was so impressed the second I walked in.
There was a huge variety of food items, that all sounded delicious! We ended up splitting their macaroni and cheese and a vegetarian breakfast panini. They both tasted awesome! The macaroni tasted like homemade macaroni and it was very tasty! The breakfast sandwich was interesting. It had a variety vegetables on it (what looked like eggplant and yellow peppers). I'm not such a fan of those types of vegetables so I just took them off. Still, there was a pesto sauce that made the sandwich so flavorful and scrumptious.
The service was excellent! We weren't sure what type of drink to get. We just knew we wanted something slushy to enjoy in the sun. The girl behind the counter gave us a bunch of suggestions and we loved our drinks! I got the mocha frappe (yum!) and Michelle ordered the banana cafe frappe (double yum!). The drinks were frothy and not too sweet.
The price was alright. It came to about $20 for two frappes, macaroni, and a breakfast panini.
Walking into the restaurant, there was so much space! Lots of tables to sit at and huge counter space to look at the large variety of foods. The whole shop had a really nice, friendly atmosphere. Not like some coffee shops where everyone seems quite pretentious.
We were hoping to enjoy some of the sun and were lucky enough to get a spot on their patio. With the sun shining and our delicious treats, it was a fabulous lunch experience!
I already want to go back again and enjoy another meal on their patio. Just need a little more sunshine!!
-Ashley Marie | 2positive
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Update: because I love food and always want to try new places I forced myself to go back. Again went the take out route. This time the staff was very friendly (6/26/18). The food was good. Not great, but good. Could be because it was take out and more or less prepared and presented by myself as pho is given in seperate containers when taking out. It was good enough for me to go back, and will likely dine in next time.
Would rate 3 out of 5 due to inconvenience of first time, the unfriendliness of the people from the first time, and food was just good. They did improve from a 1 out of 5 though. | 1neutral
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I went in here thinking to get a healthy smoothie after eating a greasy fast food meal elsewhere (something I almost never do).
They had just what I was looking for, an awesome-tasting smoothie with orange, parsley, celery, papaya, honey, and wheat germ. The lady told me it would help my stomach--and it may sound exotic, but it was delicious, and hit the spot. And my stomach feels much better now!
Harvest Station is tucked away in a strip mall off Waters Ave, so you have to look for it, but the woman in front of me had a yummy-looking milkshake for her kid and a healthy salad and fruit salad for herself, so I'd say it covers all the bases: healthy, yummy, and good for an upset tummy! | 2positive
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The location is nice and the food is good and is prepared very quickly. This place would be a great place to go With friends to sit and chat for a while because of the clean and cozy space. The regular and large size portions are phenomenal and I would recommend both but if you want to have a proper size breakfast I suggest the larger bowl. My only complaint is how expensive each add on topping costs especially considering how much they give you. I don't believe adding toppings is worth it. Also their order taking employees sometimes tend to be under trained so ordering from there may sometimes be a slow process however they are very friendly either way. I highly recommend going to this place to try it out because it is great but be ready for the extra toppings and awkward interactions with employees | 2positive
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Another convenient local place we regularly visit on the Near Northeast side of Tucson. Friendly staff, lots of seating (we never seem to have to wait even when they are packed). Relatively cheap eats. We have learned what to order and what to avoid (do not like the chili rellenos or tamales or grilled steak/shrimp special - dry, tough and seems to always be overcooked), but still have lots of favorites; Enchiladas de la Casa (chicken enchiladas with a white sauce), carne asada tacos or carne asada burrito (or chimichanga), shrimp fajitas (enough for two but skimpy with the tortillas - only give one and charge extra for a second or third flour tortilla), if ordering beef fajitas I recommend substituting the carne asada meat for the regular beef which tends to be dry and not as flavorful, plain small cheese crisp is a good appetizer (anything larger gets cold and not very good when no longer hot), and when ordering iced tea or just water they will leave upon request a small pitcher for you to refill your own glass as needed. With basket of chips you get a spicy salsa, but a mild salsa is available. | 1neutral
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Philadelphia has become a Sunday brunch city especially over the past few years. On this beautiful sunshine filled sunday, I decided to take a stroll to check out the new rail park (a few blocks down) and get brunch at Cafe Lift.
While wait times can increase, they will text you so you can take a stroll at the Rail Park while you wait. Staff was friendly and provided timely updates on seating so only downside is waiting which is understandable.
Philadelphia is a pastry city and knows how to make the best cannolis in the United States. For this reason, I decided to get the cannoli French toast and a side of scrambled eggs. The French toast with cannoli filling was excellent but I am not a fan of pistachios which took away from the taste of the toast. Scrambled eggs were great but you really can't mess up eggs.
Understanding it was a Sunday(peak brunch day), the service was standard but basic things such as providing utensils and glasses need to be provided. Otherwise, staff was always checking in which was great.
Overall: Cafe Lift is a great brunch spot that is tucked away slightly outside of Center City and I would recommend for everyone to check it iut! | 2positive
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This is the best little bar I've ever been to. At first we couldn't find it because it was on the front side of the plaza but with a little determination we found it. It is really small on the inside but the ambiance and music makes the atmosphere inviting. The lighting was perfect and the waitstaff was very friendly and courteous. I had no idea what to order from the creative drink menu so the waitress suggested a drink. It turned out to be very good. Hubby had a house drink...well three. Let's just say he enjoyed his as well. We were expecting a full menu so we went with our appetites. The menu was more of a appetizer menu but we ordered three and we were not disappointed. Everything was delicious but the bacon wrapped figs were the best.
I wouldn't say it's a place to hang out or go to every weekend but if you're looking for a great specialty drink and a great appetizer this is the place. | 2positive
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I hit up Union Taco in observance of Cinco de Mayo. In a world of Chipotles and Qdobas, I wanted my quick serve taco lunch to mean a little more.
I was quickly able to place my order and pay at the counter. It took about 15-20 minutes for my two tacos to be prepared. I wasn't happy about the wait at the time, however they were busy and it means they actually put the effort into my preparation.
I went with the traditional kobe beef taco and the mahi mahi taco. They weren't the biggest and left me wanting more tacos. It's a shame I was back at my desk at that point and SOL. They were both tasty but a little too slathered in sauce.
All and all I probably waited a little longer and got a little less food for my money than a fast food chain, but it was nice to have a semi-authentic taco experience. | 1neutral
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Having going to Duck Donuts my first time Thursday AND going back the very next day, says this place is awesome. I can only speak on the donut sundaes, because that's all it took to win me over. I had cinnamon sugar donut with vanilla ice cream baked coconut and caramel sauce. It was absolutely delicious. Husband had the apple pie donut sundae and inhaled it. Ryan, who works the front counter is the nicest most patient guy ever. This poor guy has to deal with these huge families coming in with their 5 animalistic children deciding what they want, how they want it; all the while dealing with the stink eye from the people in line patiently waiting. Ryan even remembered us from the day prior. He doubled checked with us to make sure everything was to our liking. If you like sweets this place rocks. Be extra nice to Ryan, he deserves it!!! This place is great, you will NOT be disappointed. | 2positive
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Love the Catbird Seat!!! Such a wonderful and intimate experience. I opted for a non-alcoholic pairing which was a lovely accompaniment to my dinner but almost everyone opted for the wine paring. I came a bit early and they will not seat you so I waited at The Patterson House (TPH) next door. I suggest you come early and get a drink in their beautiful dim establishment if you haven't been there before. Pro tip, if you don't finish your drink by the time your reservation starts you are welcome to bring it over to dinner. I could tell that the staff at TPH was excited for my dinner reservations at and that got me even more excited!
The tasting menu concept is unique to Nashville but wished there were more places like this around town. Food was amazing, well thought out, and artistic. Chef was able to accommodate to my dietary needs without a hitch and I left content with the amount of food I received.
Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend to those who can appreciate good food and are willing to pay for it. Two minor complaints that may be a personal preference thing were: Sitting next to a party who had reservations before me. I felt like I was getting a preview of every single dish and by the time I got my dish it was no longer a surprise. Secondly, there could have been a little more verbal description of the dish presented: for example, if a dessert had obvious components of strawberries or cumbles mention it anyway! Give me a brief history about where it came from or how it was made it, but don't ignore it because it is obvious -- give these components some more credit!
Thank you Catbird Seat for making my experience a great one. Looking forward to my next visit! | 2positive
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We came here because we had heard it was great and other family members really liked the food. The food and breakfast buffet was underwhelming. The best thing they have here is the scrambled eggs and that's saying a lot. The eggs were creamy and fluffy. The glasses are made out of plastic. The place just gives a cheap vibe. The decore is nice if you like that garbage dump asthetic. There are a clutter of "funny" signage all over. It's pet friendly but really the food is not much of a step up for them. I don't understand what the hype about the place is here. The breakfast food isn't that inexpensive either. If you had to pick a Waffle House or Denny's to this place, the only advantage coming to the Sweet Sage is that you can eat al fresco on a picnic table. Even then I would prefer to go to Denny's. My suggestion is to find a different breakfast place or make it yourself at home, because the only memorable thing will be the "cute" signs hanging all over. | 0negative
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My friends and family know all too well my love for buffets. You get what you want, how much you want, and finish what you can eat. I love that you don't have to choose one item, and if you play the buffets right it can be a healthy and satisfying meal. Furr's is a cafeteria-style buffet. Tucson used to have a place called Lubby's two decades ago but they closed up shop. There used to be two Furr's but one of them closed, leaving this location the only cafeteria-style buffet in Tucson.
First thing to note: if you don't read this, you might be a little confused on the process. The cash register is on your right, but walk straight past it to the cafeteria line. Grab a tree and utensil wrapper, and then you're ready to begin going through the line. Each station has an employee. You tell them what you want, and they get it for you. After you go through the line, you grab a cup and the drink of your choice. At the end of the line, an employee will hand a receipt with the time that it was given to you. After your entire meal, you go that cash register at the very front and pay then.
Now that we covered that, let's get to the food and service. First off is the food, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The deli salads were delicious, the hot foods were flavorful, and the desserts were sugary-goodness! They make awesome fish dishes, and everything tasted like it was homemade and not out of a can. Right there, that makes Furr's way better than Golden Corral. Shout-out to the bread pudding for being an dynamite dessert!
The service was commendable. Only one employee (the lady that handed you the receipts) appeared to not have the people's skills for the job. Everyone else, from the cash register employee at the front, employees on the cafeteria line, and the servers throughout the restaurant, had a positive and friendly attitude.
Here's what technically makes it a buffet. If you want more food, you can either (a) go back in line, or (b) tell your server what you want more of. If there isn't a line, I would suggest doing that so you can see again the options and determine if you want more of something you had or if you want to try something new. If the line is packed, you can ask the server what is up there on the line and they should know it by memory.
Demographically, the place caters to an elderly clientele. That did not stop my party from coming here and giving it a try. It was an outstanding experience, and I look forward to coming back in the near future! | 2positive
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I'm so happy to say that this is the best pizza that I've eaten since I moved to Philadelphia over 7 years ago! Thank you for making awesome pizza, Pizza Brain!
The crust is possibly the best pizza crust I've ever had. The sauce is nice and garlicy and delicious. They have a vegan cheese option on some of their pizzas which is perfect for my son who cannot have dairy cheese. Their pizza concoctions are interesting and tasty!
We will be back again, and again, and again...
Could I ask for anything more? Well, maybe some garlic salt for us garlic lovers, but I'm just being picky. | 2positive
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Des Peres welcomes Fresh Tyme! The offspring of Whole Foods & Trader Joe's. This beautiful new Farmer's Market & Health Food store located in a plaza next to Sports Authority and on the opposite side of Gold's Gym.
Open daily until 10pm, this grocer offers fresh produce, hot food, healthy options at the salad bar and throughout the entire store from beverages to fresh fish and meats. There's a deli, house-made pizza, fresh baked breads, cheeses, pet items, baby needs, household and body essentials. You can buy oils and coffee in bulk as well.
Staff was cool, not comparable to the personalities of TJ's staff or the charisma of Whole Foods team but maybe they'll warm up once the dust settles.
We've definitely seen this store before, nothing new about it but the location. Product and pricing are equivalent to the other health food markets we love so much (Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Lucky's and Fields Food). Give Fresh Thyme a whirl if your're in the area. | 2positive
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Had to check out this new spot in Fishtown this morning. What a great place! We brought some of our own beer because it is a BYO. We also lucked out with a place to sit almost immediately, but it was quite busy. Their "dinosaur egg" was excellent (egg inside an avocado wrapped in bacon). We also ordered their burger, which was outstanding. At one point Angelica, the general manager/owner, stopped by to chat with us for a few minutes even if she was super busy. We had a great experience and highly recommend checking the place out. We'll definitely be going back soon. A perfect addition to Fishtown, well done! | 2positive
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My husband and I ate here on a Saturday night. Very friendly staff. Our bill was $150 for an appetizer, 2 entrees, a dessert and drink. Although the staff was very friendly and accommodating, they were not the most knowledgeable. I think if you are going to spend a lot of money on dinner, the staff should have a little more experience in serving and with the menu. We had the lobster pops for an appetizer. My husband loved, and I thought it was good but not great. I had a filet mignon medium rare. I love my steak on the rarer side but my first steak was purple in the middle and not really warm. Clearly not cooked all the way. I must say I never had food returned, but my server did great to mend the situation and got me a new steak that was good. My husband's lamb steak was good. Our Creme brûlée was good. Overall, it was okay-good but not great. Not sure if I would go back for okay food, but friendly staff. | 1neutral
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One of the reasons my 14-year marriage to Cynthia came to an end was because I was afraid to take chances. I settled into a career as an actuary after college. My parents convinced me to take business classes when I attended Ramapo College of New Jersey. I took a creative writing class early on and thought it might be fun to write for a living. However, I took the safe route.
Don't get me wrong. I don't have any complaints about my career choice. It's great work running risk valuation models for parking garage construction firms throughout North America. I like it quite a bit and even get to mentor young actuaries.
I moved into a Manayunk townhouse. Cynthia and our twin sons Bradley and Bryan all live in Glenside. Even though they're just a phone call away, it definitely feels far away. But being this alone at home does give the incentive to try new things and take some chances, even though it's too late to save my wedding.
Anyways, I decided to try out veganism. I had heard of vegetarians (one of the secretaries at work is a vegetarian and also works at a Delco pet shelter) but wasn't aware of veganism until I heard Bill Clinton talk about it on C-Span. I heard about the Nile Cafe from right here on Yelp and since Germantown isn't too far from my Manayunk townhouse, I decided to give it a try.
I have to say that the food was definitely unique. And by that I mean DELICIOUS. Everything was so tasty -- the okra, faux BBQ chicken, vegetable platter, etc. I'm very glad I tried it out. The decor at the place was also unique and interesting, to say the least, too! Germantown definitely has a LOT of potential as an eclectic neighborhood.
I decided not to stay vegan, though. One night was enough! I couldn't resist and had to have a F'Real milkshake from the Mt. Airy Wawa.
I would recommend Nile Cafe to anyone in Northwest Philadelphia who is contemplating veganism as a means to help them try new things as a means of self-improvement when dealing with the collapse of a 14-year marriage. | 2positive
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After pulling up to this stationary food truck I was skeptical but once I got out of the vehicle and that mouthwatering smell hit me, I KNEW it was REAL. We ordered the shrimp tacos, beef tacos, chicken burrito & chicken casadilla. We didn't eat right away , we drove 10-15 mins back home & then dug in. The food was still hot and fresh and my Lord was it DELICIOUS. My husband and I were honestly SO blown away. I asked for sauce because usually with all Mexican dishes in Tampa I have to drench whatever I've ordered with sauce just for some flavor but I didn't even touch the sauces today. The flavor was a home run. Authentic South American Flavors and Flare. Loved it, definitely try this place. We will be returning FOR SURE.
***disclaimer, there are no photos because I was dying to taste it after driving so long with the smell encapsulating is lol. And once I took a bite I didn't stop until it was completely gone. | 2positive
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