lemousehunter/yelp2018_merged_cored · Datasets at Hugging Face

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Good Italian food run by (what looks like) the mob. If it's not the mob, it's some good fellas, if you know what I mean. I can personally vouch for their Chicken Parmesan, and their Sausage rolls. Good service. And friendly if you don't rat them out to the FBI. Otherwise, you sleep with the fishes.

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85260

33.621463

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4.5

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The Optima gods have graced Optima residents with exactly what this little organic oasis needed: a one-stop shop cafe and market! Yes, I am happy to report that as of five days ago, The Divine Cafe & Market opened its door on the bottom level of Optima. The verdict? So far, so very good my yelp friends! Now Optima is a unique little haven. It's organic inspired so the retail surrounding the residents are also organic inspired (Nourish, Posh, the organic dry cleaners). But this is a little mix of organic meets Europe I'd say and I think it's exactly what the residence needed! Let me start with the concept. The man who runs the store also lives in Optima so he knew exactly what was lacking. Divine has it all. It has a coffee shop with freshly brewed coffee. It has a bar with three beers on tap as well as well liquors and wine. It has indoor cafe seating and it has outdoor seating right by the refreshing water fountains. They also serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and gelato for the sweet tooth addicts. They open at 6:30 AM and they close around 10 or 11 PM ... or however long the last guests wants to stay. Now in the back, they are working on a marketplace and so far, I saw wine, sodas, juices, condiments, basic essentials, gum, candy, dog treats...pretty much anything you need without wanting to make a trip to the grocery store. It is adorable inside and reminds me of a European cafe on the streets of Rome or Paris. Moving on to the food. As I mentioned, they open at 6:30 AM for breakfast and as of now (remember they just opened), they have five items on the menu including yogurt parfait, Belgium waffles, a baked omelet with fresh veggies, oatmeal brulee and fruit. I had the baked omelet and tried a bite of the waffles. Both were delicious! The omelet tasted like a garden in my mouth and I've decided that's a good thing. It had an adorable presentation and was a tidy little omelet. Inside the omelet were veggies and goat cheese. I asked if they could do egg whites and they said yes! Plus for Divine. The Belgium waffle came with candy coated cinnamon sugar pecans. Delicious. The chef is from the Cordon Bleu school down the road so I see good things for the cuisine at this cafe. The staff is so friendly and welcoming! I haven't eaten dinner there yet, but I hear they are still working out their menu. I will report on the dinner as soon as I try it. So in summary, if you live in or are near the Optima and are looking for a dainty cafe to relax and have a coffee, cocktail or meal, Divine is your spot. The food is decently prices at about $6 - $8 for a meal item. I will leave with a couple items to note: It's hard to find because the windows are tinted and there isn't a lot of signage so be sure to look closely. It's right across from the organic cleaners and look for the tables out front. I think it would be cool if they offered evening activities such as s'mores roasting or live music, or even have games out. It's the perfect spot if you live in that area and want to do something chill but still do something that night.

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420

1

85251

33.506771

-111.92834

3.5

11

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Yay! First! Been going to senor taco in fountain hills and i didn't mind the 25 minute drive because they have the best carne Asada burrito in the valley. However i always wanted them to open one closer to home and they finally did! It was pretty obvious they have not been open for long. Salsa was fresh, and burro was delicious but the size was smaller than the ones in fountain hills. Right next to DD, I will be visiting here often :)

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420

1

85260

33.622715

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5

null

31,300

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*Please note, I am writing to review the Deseo Lounge only, not the adjoining restauraunt. This is my favorite happy hour hideaway, and I'm reviewing it to pay it forward even though I am terrified that word will leak out to the local crowd about this fantastic resort secret. Deseo is hidden in the basement of the Kierland Westin. The cozy, dark and cool atmosphere with subtle candles and leather-padded walls makes me feel like I'm on a mysterious rendezvous every time I walk into the lounge. Their "unwind hour" is featured from 5:30-7:30 (please note that the bar doesn't open until 5:30) and features great prices on the best mojitos I have ever tasted (you can't go wrong with the classic Grande, but the berry-based version is pretty tasty as well). Just a warning, the mojitos are STRONG and pack a punch for their very reasonable $5-$7 HH prices! Deseo is famous for their ceviche, and I highly recommend the Ecuadorian and Rainbow ceviches. The other must-order items are the kobe meatballs (we all felt a little embarrassed at first over our love for the meatballs, but once you've had them, you'll order with pride) and the rolls, which are served hot and infused with trace amounts of some sort of cheese... I'm not sure what the magic ingredient is, but they just melt in your mouth. The service is usually solid, with a very knowledgeable and experienced staff, but if they get a rush then expect to be patient while they make due with the hands they have. The lounge is very small and intimate so it's not uncommon to grab a table just outside of the lounge walls if they are having a busy night.

0

420

1

85254

33.62597

-111.932718

4

239

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27,060

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While window shopping at Kierland today with my sister, I felt the familiar hunger pains that usually come around after a long day of walking around in the heat looking at expensive things. I wasn't really in the mood to sit down somewhere fancy in Kierland and spend a ton of money so my sister suggested The Counter. The Counter is somewhat hidden down a street diagonal from Anthropolgie, but it was full of people which is always a good sign. The best way I can describe The Counter is a chic cafe with much more than food. The Counter offers a nice open and light environment with a counter for ordering and eating at as well as tables inside and outside. It also offers fun quirks such as a candy counter, jewelry, women's designs, and home decor to name a few. I was also happy to find a wall with phoenix magazines which I borrowed while I was waiting for my meal. After taking a look at their hand written menus above the counter I decided on a Albacore Tuna Salad which includes field greens, albacore tuna salad, hard boiled egg, hearts of palm, tomato, and balsamic vinaigrette. I also picked up a drink from their huge selection of beverages which included but are not limited to: vitamin water, iced teas, sobe, sodas, naked juice, energy drinks,and assorted waters. I picked a table and relaxed with my magazines until my salad was ready. The salad was really tasty and I was surprised how well the tuna went with balsamic vinaigrette. It was a nice portion size and I wasn't even able to finish it. The Counter also offers sandwiches, soup, pastries, coffee, milkshakes, and wine by the glass. I really enjoyed my experience in every aspect and I'm sure my Kierland munchies will find me there again soon!

0

420

1

85254

33.624467

-111.92791

4

200

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9,084

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Have been to the DC Ranch location a few times, and have had decent pizza, so after a little shopping at Kierland and in the Scottsdale Quarter, decided we felt like being bad and having some pizza. *pm on a Saturday night and this place is still packed! We get lucky and grab a bar table so we didn't have to wait 40 minutes. We ordered a caesar salad, dressing is more of a vinaigrette style with a little lemon flavor and not creamy and sharp with parm and anchovy. Pizza comes piping hot and cheesy with baby mini pepperonis and sausage. Next time we will forgo the pepperoni as they were a bit on the greasy side. ( as most are..) It's not as thin as a lavosh style pie, nor is it too bready like a NY style one, it's linda right in between. The first couple bites need a fork and knife, and the rest can be eaten by hand (I fold lol) It's treasonably priced, and it's decent pizza. The service is courteous, quick, and you are in and out pretty quickly. The bar is open to the outside and there is a small outdoor patio as well. There is a parking garage that has the quickest access on the East side of SQ it's the closest to Grimaldi's. But really, it doesn't matter because it's a nice shopping center to walk around in, especially because there are way more shops open in it now.

0

420

1

85254

33.623633

-111.923552

3.5

280

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32,693

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I've been to the Phoenix location and was enamored with their eggs benedict, so I've been dying inside every time I passed by the sign for the new Scottsdale location on my way to work in anticipation of their opening! Husband, his cousin, and I stopped in this Sunday to see the new digs. There's much more seating, but there's still that wait line, which was peeking out the door at 10:30am. Once we got towards the front of the slow line, an employee informed us that, after we ordered, it would be an additional 30 minute wait for the food to come out (the place was pretty packed). Yikes! Good thing they have alcohol here! We ordered our food and sat down. Soon after, a server came by with a bloody mary, mimosa, and my hot loose-leaf tea (the chai one with vanilla notes, one of my favorites that Kelly R. had introduced me to). While we had a bit to wait for our meal, the servers were very personable. It was a little longer than a half hour until our food finally came out, and we were starved! Husband was quickly obsessed with his Costa burrito, his cousin enjoyed his traditional eggs benedict (and who doesn't love those rosemary potatoes?), and my Southwest Burrito was okay, but wasn't as spicy and flavorful as I was hoping. Husband had also asked for a side of burnt bacon (the cashier even said "We have a button for burnt!" which was exciting!), but when it came out, it was just normal bacon. The server had no problem bringing it back to have the kitchen throw it back on the griddle, so we opted for that... but we had finished our meals before we realized that his bacon never came back. After flagging down a server again, it magically appeared and was still not fully burnt. Whatever. It's still bacon. All in all, I'd give them 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4. Food is better than average and they have some great flavor combinations with fresh ingredients (definitely need to try one of those brizzas next time!!), service is stellar, but the kitchen seems a little scattered and slow.

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420

1

85253

33.53352

-111.926206

4

366

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5

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25,842

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Not bad, not bad. Ajo Al's is fast Mexican food, and if you live in the area, it's a good alternative to Manuel's, or any of the other just okay Mexican food chains nearby. They have great happy hour specials here and the margaritas are strangely good. Usually, you don't get fantastic margaritas at places like this, but I have, a few times! I think it might be the bartender and how he makes it, because when I went back another time, the female bartender didn't do it up quite as good. They're strong though, so be careful!

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420

1

85258

33.571464

-111.886635

3.5

169

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5

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2,000

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Best sub place in North Scottsdale. The french bread is awesome. Haven't tried the 7 grain bread yet but will do so soon. The meat and veggies are extremely fresh and tasty. The menu choices are simple but what they do, they do extremely well. The price and portions are right and it is a much better alternative for a quick healthy lunch than going to Subway or Quizno's. The sandwich pickup process leaves a little to be desired but they do make the sandwiches extremely quick so you're not left waiting very long.

0

420

1

85254

33.626386

-111.924542

2.5

79

1

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5

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20,978

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Pretty much like the Old Town location, this NoSco Salty is crap food-wise. Same menu, same sub-par eats. Chips and salsa are about the only thing I can stomach here, but the drinks and happy hour are what people come for anyway. Right off the 101 and Raintree, this North Scottsdale location is perfect for pre-partying before Maloney's on Shea or Sand Bar. Dress is casual on any day and prices are reasonable always.

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420

1

85257

33.621505

-111.897898

2

24

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5

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18,966

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I may or may not give these guys a second chance. No draft beer was available when I was there because their draft system was broken. The selection of draft beers looked o.k. nothing outstanding but their bottle selection sucked. If a place is calling itself a brewery at least try and have some real beer. The worst part though was the food... $6 for a fried bologna sandwich? Are you kidding me? Cute names on the food but poor execution.

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420

1

85253

33.539249

-111.920385

3

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23,916

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I had been anticipating the opening of this place, since I had been inside this location's previous restaurant (Claim Jumper) before, and knew that it would be a large buffet that is close to my workplace. I had a chance to try it today and have mixed reviews. PRICE: $11.99 for the lunch buffet; uncertain as to dinner price. This is a bit steep for for a buffet but it does mean that they can serve a high quality of food. I had an iced tea, and with tip I paid $15 - a bit high for a buffet for my wallet. SELECTION: I was a little disappointed by the selection of food. About 1\/4 of the steam trays were empty; it's possible that they might all be filled for dinner, and the available portions of what they did have out was a bit small (I'd guess that four or five people hitting a single dish would empty it). They have fairly typical buffet fare: a decent salad bar; a few cold pasta selections; chow and lo mein; white and fried rice; roughly 10-12 entree dishes; miso, egg drop, hot and sour, and a spicy thai soup; a sushi bar with probably 5-8 types of sushi; and a few dessert selections, including a hand-scooped ice cream bar with 3-5 types of ice cream. They also have a full bar (which doesn't do me much good at lunch, but is a nice addition). FOOD: I tried most of my typical buffet selections. One overall complaint I had was the temperature of the food: It was a bit on the cool side for my taste, but that is tough to avoid at a buffet in my experience. I started with the hot and sour soup. It was both spicy and vinegary, loaded with tons of fresh mushroom, which I liked. It had a bit more black pepper in it than I liked, but was still very good. In regards to appetizer-style dishes: The crab rangoon was very good, with a good balance of cream cheese and crab. Crab-stuffed mushrooms were flavorful and had a nice snap to the texture of the mushroom. The Chow Ho Fun (thin angel hair-style rice noodle stir-fried) had a good smoky flavor from the wok and had thin slivers of fresh onion and pepper. For my entree dishes: The steak in black bean sauce was tasty, with tender, large chunks of beef and fresh red bell pepper and onion - and thankfully not greasy like some buffets I've patroned. The orange chicken was somewhat mediocre, with neither enough spice nor orange flavor for my liking. Sesame chicken was nice, with a good balance of sesame flavor and sweetness. Dessert: I tried the custard and slice of cake roulade (a spiral rolled pastry filled with fruit and cream\/cream cheese). The custard was more of a flan-style custard than I was expecting, but it was very tasty. The roulade was fairly bland and tasted like it was only recently from the freezer, as it was still somewhat frozen; it was drizzled with what I thought were strawberry and kiwi syrups, but those really had little flavor. SERVICE: The server was friendly and kept my iced tea topped off, and (as is appropriate for a new restaurant, I think) asked us for our comments on the food. Overall, I was impressed with the quality of the food; most of the dishes were much more "crisp" than a lot of buffets, with the vegetables retaining their snap and the coating on fried dishes still retaining some texture in the sauce (come to think of it, this might be why they do such small portions on the buffet). But with a price tag of $15 for meal, drink, and tip for lunch, I'm not sure that I'll be able to visit very often.

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420

1

85254

33.582398

-111.928685

3.5

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7,205

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Who can resist the taste from childhood which sometimes calls to you at 9pm on a random week night? I like it simple: a chocolate or caramel dipped cone. Yup, That's it. Nothing fancy. And how can you resist like 1 of the last horsey rides for 25 cents left on earth? (Yes, it play High-Ho-Silver) (I'm not sure who gets more joy, me or the child I put on it - or maybe i sorta try to sneak on it)

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420

1

85253

33.579602

-111.925695

3

39

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5

null

10,949

0

Wow. Just wow. I never get tired of eating here. Friendly staff, a banging happy hour, fun ambience and GOOD Italian food. It's rare in AZ that you can find authentically yummy Italian food, but S&V delivers EVERY TIME. This is where I go for date night, girls night, when I have out of town visitors, business lunches and basically any time I'm craving a good meal out or just a great glass of wine (my favorite is the Montepulciano on Happy Hour, reminds me of when I was traveling through Tuscany).... Tonight I had the Penne Vodka, and it was delicious. Vodka sauces often run too thin, but this one was juuust right. The pasta was cooked to perfection, not too soft and not undercooked. I was driving tonight so I didn't have any wine, but my server kept my iced tea full and brought me extra sugar and lemon. It's simple things like that which make this place a must... Can't recommend it enough!

0

420

1

85260

33.581479

-111.879541

4

44

1

0

1

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1

0

5

null

30,891

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It's hard to give a fast food place more than Three Stars, or A-Ok in Yelp-ese. But if I could, this Taco Bell would be Three a half Stars! The staff is very friendly and accessible, as is the franchisee who seems to be everywhere overseeing his business. Nice! When was the last time you were met and greeted by the restaurant owner? It's been nearly thirty years since I had my first taco, and like Glenn Bell I fell in love with this quasi Mexican food item. His invention of the hard shell taco was a game changer. The new healthier menu is major a improvement. The salads are much better This restaurant is brand new. Some seats even have cushions. WOW! They have some minor kinks to workout, such as the Pepsi all in one soda dispenser. Like the Coke version, it makes everything taste like Dr Pepper. So, if you are on the run for a quick taco or burrito, Taco Bell is still the place Enjoy!

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420

1

85254

33.61416

-111.926315

2.5

10

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5

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1,113

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This was my second visit after the name change. Breakfast was perfectly prepared and promptly served. I had an off menu order... A couple scrambled eggs and crispy bacon. My iced tea was kept full as expected. I'm so glad I have a place for breakfast everyday! I can't wait to try something else :-)

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420

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85254

33.614506

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5

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30,257

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Quite possibly the most exquisite gastronomical delight you will ever partake in. My wife and I went here for our anniversary, and it was our best. I highly recommend you call ahead and be very clear if you are planning on dining to celebrate a special occassion (particularly one that has to do with romance). I did, and I'm glad of it. This place is the cat's meow. I highly recommend the duck. The staff actually took it upon themselves to wish us a happy anniversary (and actually wrote it on our dessert plates!), and even took (and gave us) a souvenir picture to remember the evening. Ambience and service is amazing.

0

363

1

85018

33.504675

-111.968558

4

313

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2

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5

null

9,139

0

Went for the soft open and was blown away. The atmosphere is unbelievable but the food is what I will remember. Pasta dishes were cooked perfectly and my skirt steak rivaled any steak I've ever had. Cat wait to go back. Well done.

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420

1

85253

33.530358

-111.925905

4

160

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5

null

7,700

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First time here and I am coming back. The food was amazing and the customer service was the best! Angel the owner was very friendly and obviously takes pride in what he does! A+

0

420

1

85258

33.574175

-111.905034

3.5

43

2

1

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1

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5

null

29,996

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Pita Jungle is a great place to get inexpensive Mediterranean food (as long as you don't mind a bit of a wait). The food usually gets served up really fast, but then your waiter leaves and -never comes back-. I'm not ususally a stickler for outstanding wait service, but I do like to get my glass refilled and be given my check in a timely manner. Never-the-less, the food is so good it makes up for any other flaws.

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420

1

85260

33.583909

-111.922234

4

441

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null

20,291

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Finally! Scottsdale needed a brunch spot like this! The build your own bloody mary bar is by far the best I've seen in the area. They have every topping you could imagine... something like 40 different options. And don't even get me started on their food! TO DIE FOR. I am a harsh critic of eggs bennies, and the three out of five I've tried so far were absolutely delicious. They really have everything you could possibly want for brunch. I could eat here every single day. Their hashes are sooooo good, they have fried chicken and waffles, french toast, red velvet pancakes... It's like I died and went to heaven. Needless to say, I am a huge fan of this spot. The overall vibe and atmosphere is just great and somewhere I'll probably take my friends weekly. I definitely recommend you check it out!

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420

1

85253

33.564977

-111.925554

4

801

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5

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4,782

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Pros = Above average deli food, pet friendly, fills the need for Jewish food in this part of the Valley Cons = Overpriced, too-hot coffee, slow service at times Somewhat strangely, Kashman's has 2 locations off Scottsdale road within about 2 miles of each other. This would make sense if the food was stellar and the prices were reasonable, but considering neither of those points are true this fact will remain a mystery...

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420

1

85250

33.519588

-111.909524

3.5

21

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6 Degrees Urban Kitchen recently opened in the spot where Alma was in Gainey Village. They offer Lunch, Brunch, Craft Cocktails and Dinner. Outside is a cozy patio and inside is comfortable seating. It's dark wood, a busy bar and a mix of tables and booths. Our server Brandon was helpful, friendly and well versed on the menu and was able to answer any questions we had. It was difficult selecting an appetizer because many things did sound a little different and delicious. We decided to start with the Smoked Salmon Rillette. It was very tasty. It seemed less oily and less smoked than others I tried but it was tasty. The Rillete came with a nice assortment of toppings such as pickled mustard seeds. pesto, creme fraiche, pickled onions and toasted bread. It was a nice start. For dinner I had the Halibut. I was a little nervous about ordering Halibut because it's a non-forgiving fish and half the time I order it out it's over cooked. I'm happy to say my halibut was moist and flaky. I really liked the pea puree with fresh peas it came with. The pea puree was nicely flavored and the whole peas added an interesting texture and popped in the mouth. My plate also contained colorful fingerling potatoes with creamy centers. My husband had the Porchetta and it was served over soft grits, topped with peach tomato relish and candied bacon. My husband said the candied bacon with really different and interesting. It might have had sesame seeds and cinnamon in it! My husband liked the dish but he thought it had too much peach tomato relish on it for his taste. We were both very happy that all the food taste good and everything was also technically good. That doesn't happen all the time especially from new restaurants. This restaurant is a nice addition to the Gainey Village Area. It's located behind Pomo.

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420

1

85253

33.567081

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10,104

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What can I say, I'm a juice addict. Nekter just opened here Friday, but don't that fool you, this store has had a lot of success in other areas before gracing the Scottsdale area with its presence. Upon walking in, the set up is open and inviting. There is a lot of seating so you can relax and sip your nutritional beverage. There's a "grab and go" section on the nearest wall along with nutritious bars and the like. The cashier area is in front of a great display of fruit. They not only do fresh juices but also the cold pressed juices in the grab and go section and 1-3 days cleanse packs! Nekter also offers various acai bowls, smoothies and wheatgrass and ginger shots. Everyone is friendly and I enjoy the casual environment. I was able to meet Alexis--the owner, and Carly, the manager, who were both knowledgeable and extremely personable. Upon recommendation, I chose the Greenie. Of course the Greenie juice was sweet and delicious while I also grabbed a pre and post workout juice and a "raspberry slimmer" that had raspberry and chia seeds. This is a great addition to the Scottsdale scene!

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420

1

85250

33.526968

-111.924449

4

111

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5,542

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So happy Modern Market opened in Old Town Scottsdale! This review is based on three visits so far. First, the atmosphere is open with lots of natural light, floor-to-ceiling glass windows, a mixture of communal and private tables, and both back and side patios. One wall of their indoor space completely opens for a patio feel as well. Great music selection playing and staff friendly. I love that they list the calories, fat, carbs, protein and fiber under every dish on menu. They also break it down on the bill and give you your nutritional count (based on daily recommended percentages). There is an excellent variety of options on the menu and I love that you can combine things and order half a pizza for a mere $5.00 - $6.00. I had breakfast and spoke with a few other diners around me and we were all fans of what we ordered. We agreed that the quality of their bread was excellent and their breakfast potatoes had the best seasoning and fresh herbs in them! I personally had the eggs and sausage ($7.85) which included the potatoes and toast. We have now tried their version of pepperoni pizza and the crust is light, three different cheese styles and a good amount of sauce. Ordered a full one at dinner and it was piping hot when buzzer went off. Ordered a 1\/2 pizza at lunch, and it was closer to cold than hot when buzzer went off so hoping new staff just working out the consistency kinks in their first week. The lunch roman salad included a generous portion with both chicken and a marinated-style tomato on top. I like that you can choose dressings served on the side, light or medium - While the roman salad dressing was tasty, I ordered the medium amount and there was almost no dressing at all so probably will ask for on the side next time. My husband ordered the steak plate (comes with two sides and he chose a double of the arugula salad). Steak cooked very nicely but salad fairly unremarkable, especially the dressing which seemed to be not mixed so was all oil (he ordered it on the side so I tried it). So breakfast a big hit, lunch and dinner review I'll update once the restaurant has a chance to groove. Cheers.

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420

1

85251

33.506581

-111.925742

3.5

92

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null

10,488

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Ate there for dinner tonight. The restaurant was very crowded and the wait was more than 15 minutes after you left your bowl at the grill to be cooked. The food in the buffet line looked old. The broccoli was not florets but rather tiny, tiny pieces. The green beans looked like they were out of a can and the quality of everything was average at best. Two of us for dinner, one time through and 2 ice teas for $28 seems a bit much for fast food. If we are looking for Mongolian BBQ we will stick with YC's.

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363

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85032

33.598692

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3

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null

14,493

0

The Palazzo houses Morels, a french steakhouse and bistro with both indoor and outdoor seating. Sitting outside on a great Las Vegas overcast day made perfect for the Soup du Jour which was a warm tomato puree seasoned perfectly with fresh rolls accompanied with salted butter, very nice size. For a light lunch I went with the Mushroom & Onion Quiche. Perfectly created, the mushrooms were excellent and the service was key. Not too overpriced for lunch. Soup 8.00, Quiche - 14.00.

0

216

14

89109

36.124604

-115.168988

3.5

614

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

11,205

0

Mulan bietet ein günstiges und leckeres Buffet zu günstigen Preisen. Wer nachfragt, kann hier aber auch exotische Gerichte von der "roten" Karte bestellen (steht leider nur chinesisch drauf - zum Glück hatte ich einen Übersetzer dabei). Sehr empfehlenswert!

0

458

2

70173

48.775941

9.177

3

13

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

11,121

0

Wir waren kurz in Stuttart in der Markthalle bei Merz + Benzing, anschliessend gings durch die Schulstrasse ( Fressgasse ). Neben der Nordsee hat im August ein neues China-Restaurant eröfnnet. Wir hatten keinen Hunger sondern nur einen kleinen Appetit. Zum Kleinigkeiten probieren ist man beim Chinesen gut aufgehoben. Das Fu Guifang ist schön eingerichtet, das Personal ist die Freundlichkeit in Person, so wie wir es ja von den Asiaten gewohnt sind. Wir bestellten eine Portion gebratenen Reis mit Krebs, knusprige Ente und frittierte Schweinerippchen. Dazu ein kleines Apfelschorle und zwei Viertel Haberschlachter. Der gebratene Reis mi ein wenig Krebs war etwas klebrig, die Ente knusprig, die Schweinerippchen etwas zu trocken. Das Fu Guifang eignet sich gut für Gäste, welche in kurzer Zeit den Appetit stillen wollen.

0

458

2

70173

48.775966

9.176858

3.5

21

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

8,918

0

Okay, Studio 54, I'm sorry... I take back everything I ever said about this place. Sure everything was a little hazy, and everyone was in costumes, but I got to experience being Alex DeLarge (post re-re-programming I think) and dance with Little Bo Peep, Little Miss Muffet, Elvis (don't ask) and a slightly slutty and very tall nurse. Don't waste your money on tables or VIP here, all the fun in on the floor. Save it for the table at Light or Pure for sure. My Amex bill the next week evidenced the reasonably priced drinks and since I was drunk when I woke up, I would say their service is consistent and their drinks are strong enough.

0

216

14

89109

36.102251

-115.169968

3

3,444

1

0

1

0

7

null

5,994

0

This used to be called Belz Factory Outlets. Never liked it then, and even with the name change, I'm still not very impressed with the selection of outlet stores at this indoor mall. Most of the stores sell very outdated items, like clothing that was cool in the 90s. If you want a more modern, in-style selection, I'd recommend the Las Vegas Premium Outlets for a more extensive selection of outlet stores with good quality.

0

216

14

89123

36.053933

-115.168928

3.5

393

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

11,121

0

Wir waren kurz in Stuttart in der Markthalle bei Merz + Benzing, anschliessend gings durch die Schulstrasse ( Fressgasse ). Neben der Nordsee hat im August ein neues China-Restaurant eröfnnet. Wir hatten keinen Hunger sondern nur einen kleinen Appetit. Zum Kleinigkeiten probieren ist man beim Chinesen gut aufgehoben. Das Fu Guifang ist schön eingerichtet, das Personal ist die Freundlichkeit in Person, so wie wir es ja von den Asiaten gewohnt sind. Wir bestellten eine Portion gebratenen Reis mit Krebs, knusprige Ente und frittierte Schweinerippchen. Dazu ein kleines Apfelschorle und zwei Viertel Haberschlachter. Der gebratene Reis mi ein wenig Krebs war etwas klebrig, die Ente knusprig, die Schweinerippchen etwas zu trocken. Das Fu Guifang eignet sich gut für Gäste, welche in kurzer Zeit den Appetit stillen wollen.

0

458

2

70173

48.775966

9.176858

3.5

21

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

8,918

0

Okay, Studio 54, I'm sorry... I take back everything I ever said about this place. Sure everything was a little hazy, and everyone was in costumes, but I got to experience being Alex DeLarge (post re-re-programming I think) and dance with Little Bo Peep, Little Miss Muffet, Elvis (don't ask) and a slightly slutty and very tall nurse. Don't waste your money on tables or VIP here, all the fun in on the floor. Save it for the table at Light or Pure for sure. My Amex bill the next week evidenced the reasonably priced drinks and since I was drunk when I woke up, I would say their service is consistent and their drinks are strong enough.

0

216

14

89109

36.102251

-115.169968

3

3,444

1

0

1

0

7

null

36,157

0

Ein kleines, aber feines Selbstbedienungsrestaurant mit asiatischem Essen, mitten in der "Fressgasse" in Stuttgart!! Hier wird nach Tellern gezahlt, d.h. einen Teller zahlen und soviel schaufeln wie man danach gerade so noch zu seinem Platz balancieren kann =) Die Auswahl ist vielfältig und schmeckt durch die Bank gut! Kein Qualitätsverlust durch "Fast-Food" zubereitung. Wer was gutes und gleichzeitig günstiges zum Essen sucht und asiatische Küche mag, aber trotzdem keine Abneigung gegen Fast-Food Restaurants hat, ist hier genau richtig!!

0

458

2

70173

48.775981

9.17685

2.5

24

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

11,205

0

Mulan bietet ein günstiges und leckeres Buffet zu günstigen Preisen. Wer nachfragt, kann hier aber auch exotische Gerichte von der "roten" Karte bestellen (steht leider nur chinesisch drauf - zum Glück hatte ich einen Übersetzer dabei). Sehr empfehlenswert!

0

458

2

70173

48.775941

9.177

3

13

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

21,309

0

die kostbar hinterm rathaus... ein tolles café, das ambiente ist modern, geschmackvoll, zum wohlfühlen... die bänke und stühle laden zum gemütlichen verweilen ein... der service ist nett... die frühstücke sind gut... man kann sich auch als gruppe dort vergnügen... wir waren mal zu 15 und es hat prima geklappt... zu jedem frühstück bekommt man noch eine spruch-post-karte und ein paar blümchen stehen auch dabei... die karte nehm ich immer mit und freu mich dann, wenn ich sie verschicke und mich an die kostbar erinnere... draußen kann man auch toll sitzen, im winter im gewärmten zelt und im sommer vorne und hinten... ich fühl mich dort sehr wohl..

0

458

2

70173

48.77444

9.177272

2.5

54

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

29,799

0

Very cheap and open later than most ethic restaurants on State Street (unless you count Qdoba as ethinc!) Get a good meal with sizeable portions for $5-6. Can be a little crowded....ok...a LOT...and the tables are a little small....but hey you can eat here for the same price as McDonalds, so who is complaining?

0

244

23

53703

43.074873

-89.396452

4.5

179

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

21,899

0

firstly, this place has a great vibe -- cool exposed ductwork & brick, reclaimed wood behind the bar, and a clean separation between the bar & main dining area. secondly, the staff was super-helpful and nice. richie was totally spot-on behind the bar and made it a point to introduce himself to us, show us the menus (even though we weren't eating and just wanted to creep on it), and explain the drinks to us. thirdly, the joint carries both local & other domestic quality beers on-tap (bell's, east end brewery). and, the moscow mule?! goddamn delicious. comes in one of five frigid copper cups (richie told us these are $30\/piece -- so, if you're gonna drink one of these at the bar, they want either your CC or driver's license so they don't disappear), tastes like ginger, and is full of delicious booze with no taste of it!!! can't wait to go back and try the food, including both styles of beets (is that weird?!)...and hopefully give the fifth star!

0

367

19

15201

40.479674

-79.955213

3

47

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

30,419

0

Very friendly place. Bartenders are friendly. The food is standard bar choices but is a step up from most. Plenty of TVs which is great for a sorts themed bar. Owner is usually around and very friendly.

0

14

17

44012

41.493902

-82.017559

2.5

10

1

0

1

0

1

2

1

0

7

null

11,959

0

I have never really had interest in West-indies cuisine until last year when I saw Feasting on Waves, the follow up to road-food frenzy, Feasting on Asphalt with Alton Brown. Alton Brown is a Food-Porn God for his eagerness and endless knowledge of anything food and food related. But it wasn't until an episode on Food TV about a Roti Shop that it was all over for me. First of all, I just had to know what the hell a Roti - besides the obvious French meaning was - and finally delve into the world of Caribbean Goodness. It's difficult to tell how authentic a cultural cuisine is when you've never been to the source, never had the food or don't have any friends from that country, but a coworker of mine is Jamaican and swears by this restaurant so it was an easy choice for my inner-foodie to pick the Mango Bay as my first foray into Caribbean delights. As luck would have it, turns out the Mango Bay is barely over a Hop and a Skip away from work so the Monday following the Roti episode I was walking down to Mango Bay for some Wrap Roti Decadence. When they say that Caribbean food is all about heart and soul, they ain't kiddin. Because, if you don't know, a Roti is very simple yet an explosion of flavor and nothing but good eatin'; it consists of a stew of meat and potatoes in a curry based gravy all neatly wrapped in a flatbread. I, not feeling to frisky, went for the chicken wrap roti. And served with 2 carrot sticks and a soft drink for under 10$ we're talkin cheap eats also because this thing is HUGE. It was big enough that I barely finished it. But I was very satisfied. How satisfied was I? I went back the very next and this time I came back with even more friends. This time I went all out. I had a main with a soup. First the soup. A simple thick cream curry and chicken brother with thick hand cut carrot chunks and potatoes. It also included a pasta dumpling (or domplin as they say) which was unexpected and delicious. But I appreciate anything homemade and made with care. This soup definitely didn't taste like Campbell's Mmm Mmm Good crap. And weirdly the soup seems to get increasingly spicy as you eat it but this just makes it all the better. Then for the Plat de Resistance... some things exist just to tempt you into derision and this was one of them, because I was makin faces and hittin ma fist on the table during the whole meal. There's something about the sublime that makes a man act all kinds of stupid. But what can I say; a simple plate of rice and chicken was enough to push me over the border. I ordered the Stew Chicken, again lacking a sense of adventure but this time it would turn out to be an awesome compromise. The Stew Chicken is prepared by being sear or fried in a pan and then stew off in this awesome sweet, sweet rich gravy until you can simply take the meat clean off the bone with the back of a spoon. For someone who is generally bored with chicken in restaurants - I avoid it like the plague - this was by far the best tasking chicken I've ever had. Sweet, tender...I can't really explain it. This had to accompaniments. Rice and Peas prepared in coconut milk. Someone say coconut? That's right. I live for any recipe that can incorporate coconut and oh yeah this sure as hell works for me. 'nuff said about that. Fried Plantains - just kill me now - something fried never tasted so good. I thought I had eaten fried plantains before but these were so fluffy and light and exploding with that singular sweet taste that it's only weakness is its limited quantity. It's best to just keep'em on the side for the end, sort of like a mini-desert because that's kinda what they are. What I can't understand is why this restaurant isn't packed to the hilt on lunch hours with such fresh good food to be served. The place is tiny, 30 seats tops. The food is, well it's completely different from the corporate fare that can be found in the area. With big glass towers and a University Campus right on the corner, you'd believe that these low prices would attract loads of folks. Maybe they're just like I was, afraid to try new flavors but it's not so foreign either. They have grub like burgers also, there's some stuff for everyone. And be sure to say hello to Nemo at the back of the restaurant. The Mango Bay gets without hesitation 5 glorious sunsets on the beach.

0

293

21

H3G 2E3

45.495706

-73.575166

3.5

25

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

29,464

0

samstag abend auf der suche nach einer gemütlichen modernen location um etwas zu trinken und einen happen zu essen, landeten wir im zentrum stuttgarts im deli. eine sehr nette location am rande der fußgängerzone. freundliche, warme atmosphäre, gepaart mit schummrigen licht und modernen stilelementen, lud uns die bar ein. offensichtlich ist der nichtraucherbereich im oberen teil der bar, welcher leider am samstag geschlossene gesellschaft hatte. somit mussten wir in die raucherbar sitzen. das essen schien geschmeckt zu haben und die getränke hatten moderate preise. ich war begeistert von der tee auswahl die sich im allgemeinen in den letzten 5 jahren deutlich gebessert hat. leider muss ich der bedienung wegen einen punkt abziehen, den nach 2maligen nachfragen, ob man noch was trinken will im takt von 5 minuten, nervts einfach. der andere punkt fällt dem rauch zum opfer. ansonsten eine nette bar, die gerne wieder besuchen würde.

0

458

2

70173

48.7737

9.17755

3.5

29

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

12,340

0

Prima Location, wir waren zum WM Public Viewing hier. Leckeres Essen zu moderaten Preisen, z.B. Salate und andere kleinere Sachen. Die Terrasse auf dem Hans im Glück Platz ist im Sommer sehr gemütlich, der Service ist engagiert und freundlich. Empfehlenswert.

0

458

2

70173

48.773689

9.177106

3.5

20

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

9,796

0

This large outlet mall is located several blocks from the hustle & bustle of The Strip. This is not walkable from the Strip so you should plan on some form of transportation to get you there. It is not as large as some of the other Premium Outlet Malls I have been to but they have quite a few nice stores. Some of the stores are Banana Republic, Dolce and Gabbana, Benetton, Kenneth Cole, Coach, White House | Black Market , French Connection and Calvin Klein. I found a great deal on a shirt that I wore to a Christmas party last year.

0

216

14

89106

36.163651

-115.157749

4

882

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

32,236

0

A small order and takeout window is what makes Venice Pizza & Subs exist in "New York Cafe." All orders are to go or for delivery. We initially thought their menu consisted of only a handful of items listed by the window. (A steal actually - $6.99 for a Large Pizza, $4.99 for Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Garlic Bread, etc. I think that menu only applies to those who come in in person to order and take out.) In actuality, they have a full menu of pizza, subs ($5.49), Philly steak sandwiches ($5.49-$7.99), fried chicken, pasta ($4.99-$8.99), salads ($3.49-$6.49), and sides (fried mushrooms - $5.99, fried zucchini - $5.99, jalapeno poppers - $5.99, etc.). They even offer dessert - Tiramisu ($3.50), Chocolate Mousse Cake ($2.99), and Cheese Cake ($2.99). We got the Lasagna with Meat Sauce for $6.49 when we were hanging out at New York Cafe. It was a generous order and came with garlic bread too! They offer free delivery with a minimum $10 order. Visa and MasterCard accepted.

0

216

14

89169

36.115209

-115.15321

1.5

36

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

34,224

0

The little dog is a cute little space beside its big sister The Big Chill. Their specialty are little hot dogs that are steamed which has nicked named them steamies ($2). My boyfriend and I had a steamie each and splitted the chili cheese fries ($4). The steamies were SOOOO yummy. We got them "all-dressed" which was a combo of a couple things of which I only remember mustard and coleslaw. The actual hot dog meat was really juicy and soft. These are pretty small so they would make a good snack. The chili cheese fries were pretty normal, the only cool thing was that they give you a fork-esque flat piece of wood to eat it with (perhaps the long lost sibling of those flat pieces of wood you eat those little cups of ice cream with? Do you know what I'm talking about? lol). There are also sausages that are Nathan's famous? Not totally sure what they were called but I'll be trying those next time. And there is also a vegetarian option and poutine. The actual store does not have room for seating but there is outdoor seating that they share with The Big Chill with a wide range of options. Think wooden benches, plastic bar-style chairs, wooden beach chairs, and then mini seating for kids (so cute!). Overall, a nice place to grab a snack and I'll definitely be coming back for more!

0

475

18

M6G 1A9

43.655738

-79.412564

3

23

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

18,703

0

We had lunch there on a weekday in 8\/05. The diner is located just a few blocks south of I-90, with an exit right on 55th Street - so it makes for a perfect breakfast or lunch stop if you're driving on the Interstate. It's a retro diner which opened in late 2001 and the interior is nice; the floor has black-and-white tiles, and the counter has the same with gleaming chrome. The booths and stools are red. Our server was very pleasant and the prices were reasonable. (In addition to being closed on Sundays and holidays, they're also not open for dinner).

0

82

17

44103

41.522815

-81.652246

3

20

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

11,171

0

If you don't like grilled cheese, then I'm pretty sure we can't be friends. (Well, maybe we can, but I might be really wary of you and give you a lot of side-eye.) So when three of my school chums and I heard that a new grilled cheese joint opened up just a stone's throw away from our building, we pretty much dropped everything and headed on over -- because the only thing better than a grilled cheese sandwich is bonding over a mutual love of cheese-on-bread with friends who can share the love. My Italian Classic was delicious: bufala mozzarella, tomato, and basil on toasty pressed brown bread. Sandwiches come with either chips or a salad, the latter of which consists of mixed greens lightly dressed with vinaigrette. What I particularly enjoyed, however, was the side of macaroni and cheese I decided to add to my order at the last minute. See, there's only one more thing I love more than grilled cheese -- and that's macaroni and cheese. And Say Cheese definitely struck a chord with my cheese-loving (and possibly arterially-clogged) heart. What they serve up isn't fancy -- it's the simple stovetop mac I'd make at home - and it was quite good. I'm definitely going back tomorrow for more. One caveat, though -- the sandwiches are made to order, which means that the food takes a little longer to come out than at your typical grab n' go. But it's pretty well worth the wait, and fairly inexpensive, too, relative to the prices of food in the surrounding area. Say Cheese occupies the spot where Mon Berri frozen yogurt shop used to be, and the owner of Mon Berri is actually a partner in this new venture. The guys that work there are really nice, and I hope this new cafe works out far better than the frozen yogurt. They offer a special starting at 4:20 and goes until 4:50; a sandwich and side costs $4.20. I'd say more, but I'm pretty sure that speaks for itself. ;)

0

475

18

M5S 1W7

43.667299

-79.400741

4

38

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

33,428

0

Not exactly bursting with options for the herbivore, but there are a few dishes to satisfy you. I ordered the tacu tacu ($11), a mix of rice and beans fried to a soft crisp; the dish came with a Peruvian Creole salad on the side. This was my first brush with Peruvian cuisine; satisfactory and quite filling, but bit too carb-heavy for my liking. The restaurant seems to be better aimed at the carnivores, as the propotions seemed fair for the price and my friends had to take some of their food home in doggie bags.

0

475

18

M6C 1A3

43.682537

-79.420482

3.5

54

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

34,535

0

This is the 2nd location of China Cottage. It is in the plaza of Walmart Super Centre. The interior is really nice, chic and modern! 4 Stars for decoation. The services here is so attentive and friendly! 4 Stars for that! The food, a little disappointed. The Pepper Chicken ($9.25) as appetitzer which the waiter highly recommended is a huge disappointment! It is over cooked and dry. It is so dry that it hurt the inside of the mouth! The waiter cannot get over that we did not enjoy this.... The Shrimp Hakka Noodle Munbai Style ($8.25) is sizable. But the taste is kind of bland. For sure not spicy. It is ok, but I am not sure I will order it again. Food 2 stars! They do have lunch specials for $6.75 with a lot of choices that includes a pop or spring roll or daily soup. Accepts Visa and Mastercard. I might give China Cottage another chance in the future. But not in a rush to go and eat there again!

0

412

18

M1V 5P6

43.835175

-79.253368

3.5

52

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

2,167

0

I could eat this stuff until my face falls off. +1 for Hunan of Stow!

0

454

17

44224

41.180236

-81.481767

2.5

12

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

26,487

0

This is a review for Freshii's frozen yogurt! I love it, and have come back here several times just for the frozen yogurt! It's $3.20 with tax and everything for a small with 2 toppings. I love how it's simple, no crazy flavours, the toppings are fresh and they give you the small size in a large cup so you have plenty of room in the cup to mix if you wish to do. My favourite is pecans and fresh strawberries or blueberries.

0

475

18

M5B 2H1

43.653611

-79.38006

2.5

19

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

27,363

0

I've complained (on Yelp and in person) that the Squirrel Hill Aladdin's is really a three-hour endeavor; the service has been awful, every time, but I keep going back because the food is quite good. I drove by another location last week on McKnight Road, and it was like the clouds parted and bright white light shined upon the shopping center. Shined enough that I decided to put this location into Yelp; it wasn't already here. This place was *packed*, with a line, and we were still seated, fed, and out the door in 45 minutes. The food was outstanding in every way, the variety was just shy of overwhelming, and did I mention the service was lightning fast? Everyone in town should try eating here at least once.

0

393

19

15237

40.529616

-80.010025

4

69

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

29,501

0

I haven't eaten at the P' ville location much, but i went to the Mentor one a lot of times in the early 2000's. Hopefully it's the same folks involved. The pizza was nothing spectacular. Good enough. But the WINGS!! They were incredible. I have never had any like them since. Saucy and mild and not greasy. Now that i am a self-flagellating vegetarian, I'll never taste them again. I could still get the pizza. The dining room was quintessential Italian meets neighborhood bar chic. Is that chic? I also really like the logo of a cartoon smiling chef holding a pizza like a steering wheel. Maybe I can get a tat of it to show my allegiance to my old hood. They also served pasta. I grew up in a first generation Italian home and was taught never to order pasta out unless one of my uncles was the chef. The Mentor spot was reopened under a different name by a man of questionable character who i knew personally. He said "you don't have to wash your hands if you use enough toilet paper". Sorry to gross anyone out. That was very vulgar, but I couldn't resist throwing that bit in. I think there's a location down near Cuyahoga Falls.

0

349

17

44077

41.697821

-81.279833

4

24

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

4,420

0

There are several Jimmy Johns downtown. This is a new location. It is fairly crowded at lunch. Good variety of sandwiches to choose from on french bread. Sides consist of Chips or Giant cookies. I'm a fan of the JJ Gargantuan. It consists of a little of everything. It is huge!

0

367

19

15219

40.43993

-79.997035

4

31

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

7

null

35,184

0

Let's be honest, the Golden Griddle is a crappy restaurant filled with all night losers. The only reason you go here is cause you been up all night and you need a Griddle signature sloppy breakfast. American's have Denny's, and we have this joint. When Maple Leaf Gardens was still open to the public, this was where I went after games. But to really understand the true function of the Griddle, you have to go between 4-5am.

0

475

18

M5B 2H9

43.661386

-79.380605

2.5

65

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

22,581

0

Usually you would never want to review a restaurant after one experience, on day one, but it was something that had to be done. In fact, my dad and I were the first two customers, and were immediately fussed over by the master of schmoozing, Pavle Milic. Him and partner Charleen Badman have teamed up for a simpler concept to the ever classy FnB. This 20-something seat cafe is very casual and comfortable that you don't even notice sitting at the bar for two hours over a bottle of wine and a few appetizers. The staff, very similar to the staff at FnB. Some of the same people, fussing all over you and taking care of you is a great feeling. We ordered a bottle of Dos Cabezas 'Red,' which is their red table wine. I'm a huge fan of Dos Cabezas, and for them offer a bottle for under $40, I was very pleased. We needed some food, so we ordered their marinated olives. A standard, but good nonetheless. The pork rillette was absolutely amazing. Rich, savory, salty and delicious. Coming in a glass jar, surrounded by lard, we knew this was going to be amazing. It also came with a small pickled salad of radishes and whole grain mustard that were excellent compliments. We couldn't stop spreading the rillette on the freshly toasted crisps, and had to get more to finish. It was an excellent portion size. We were in the cafe for two hours, had a bottle of wine, a bowl of olives, and the pork rillette. It was more than enough food, and with tax and tip it was roughly $60. That's an excellent deal. If we would have substituted the olives out for something larger portioned, like a salad or sandwich, the bill would have only been $3 more, and that would be a full meal for two. I think Pavle and Charleen are going to blow Old Town away with Baratin. The price points are so great, the quality is impeccable, and the service is flattering. I feel like this is the perfect compliment to FnB. Baratin allows for the same quality of food but it's more accessible than the white table clothed FnB. Also, a huge benefit is their two retail concepts on either side of Baratin. To the left is AZ Wine Merchants that is your one-stop-shop for any Arizona wine you could dream of, including all of the local wines they serve at Baratin. And to the right, there's Bodega, which is a local foodie's paradise; sourcing fresh produce and locally made goods. Cheers to Baratin!

0

420

1

85251

33.497828

-111.927267

4.5

22

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

22,581

0

Usually you would never want to review a restaurant after one experience, on day one, but it was something that had to be done. In fact, my dad and I were the first two customers, and were immediately fussed over by the master of schmoozing, Pavle Milic. Him and partner Charleen Badman have teamed up for a simpler concept to the ever classy FnB. This 20-something seat cafe is very casual and comfortable that you don't even notice sitting at the bar for two hours over a bottle of wine and a few appetizers. The staff, very similar to the staff at FnB. Some of the same people, fussing all over you and taking care of you is a great feeling. We ordered a bottle of Dos Cabezas 'Red,' which is their red table wine. I'm a huge fan of Dos Cabezas, and for them offer a bottle for under $40, I was very pleased. We needed some food, so we ordered their marinated olives. A standard, but good nonetheless. The pork rillette was absolutely amazing. Rich, savory, salty and delicious. Coming in a glass jar, surrounded by lard, we knew this was going to be amazing. It also came with a small pickled salad of radishes and whole grain mustard that were excellent compliments. We couldn't stop spreading the rillette on the freshly toasted crisps, and had to get more to finish. It was an excellent portion size. We were in the cafe for two hours, had a bottle of wine, a bowl of olives, and the pork rillette. It was more than enough food, and with tax and tip it was roughly $60. That's an excellent deal. If we would have substituted the olives out for something larger portioned, like a salad or sandwich, the bill would have only been $3 more, and that would be a full meal for two. I think Pavle and Charleen are going to blow Old Town away with Baratin. The price points are so great, the quality is impeccable, and the service is flattering. I feel like this is the perfect compliment to FnB. Baratin allows for the same quality of food but it's more accessible than the white table clothed FnB. Also, a huge benefit is their two retail concepts on either side of Baratin. To the left is AZ Wine Merchants that is your one-stop-shop for any Arizona wine you could dream of, including all of the local wines they serve at Baratin. And to the right, there's Bodega, which is a local foodie's paradise; sourcing fresh produce and locally made goods. Cheers to Baratin!

0

420

1

85251

33.497828

-111.927267

4.5

22

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

5,326

0

Tried this restaurant tonight. It was delicious! They have a fabulous salsa bar and all their food is homemade. I had the enchilada special (I chose 1 cheese and 1 chicken) and my husband had Carne Asada, which featured a NY Strip cooked to perfection. The tortilla soup was to die for. We also tried the apple chimichanga for dessert. Yum! Served with vanilla ice cream. If you're looking for great Mexican food, this is your place! It's family owned and has authentic, fresh food. Prices reasonable too. Their original location is in Mesquite and they just opened this one on Dec 21.

0

216

14

89118

36.094457

-115.208867

4.5

132

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

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13,091

0

It's been several weeks since this location opened and I was surprised that they open so early on a Sunday. Came here to get breakfast\/coffee and work on my final exam. Busy for 9am on a Sunday morning but the Panthers have a home game so I assume that contributes a good crowd. Line system is a bit confusing. If you want anything from the pastry case + coffee get in the line along the case (furthest from the door). Service is very friendly, food is yummy (ate it too quick to get pictures). I had a blueberry muffin and a breakfast sandwich on a croissant with iced coffee. Everything was delicious! Plus there's TONS of seating so I was able to find a quiet space to do homework. I will DEFINITELY be back soon!

0

74

12

28202

35.224271

-80.84514

4

374

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

34,040

0

This is a quaint little sandwich shop with super yummy baked goods and home made sandwiches. I had the turkey and dressing sandwich on whole grain. It's a plate of Thanksgiving dinner on bread. It comes with a homemade cookie that's amazingly decadent. It's a MUST try!

0

363

1

85006

33.465958

-112.04876

4.5

227

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

11,069

0

Had dinner here last night with a friend, and up until this morning at 3 am I would have given this place 4 stars - but at 3 am she threw-up all of her dinner and has been sick in bed all day. I know this is Vegas, but we can't blame this one on alcohol as neither of us drank last night, nor did we eat anything else after we left the restaurant. She's got all the signs of food poisoning. Which really sucks because we're in town to attend a conference that we paid for out of our pockets, and now she's missed a full day of sessions. We're praying that she'll feel better tomorrow. So far the best she can do is small sips of Gatorade. She ordered a pasta dish, I think it was one of the house specials. I'm pretty sure one of the listed ingredients might have been egg yolk. Looking back now, that seems odd - why list egg yolk unless it is raw - in which case - what the heck? She thinks she remembers seeing that too but, at the time, not giving it much thought. The location is amazing (right across from the Bellagio fountain). As far as my dinner - it was okay. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip - which is one of the best I've ever had. For my main course I had the fillet which was cooked exactly as I ordered (medium), but a bit dry and lacking any flavor other than when the pepper it was dusted with before cooking happened to touch my tongue. There was a very small dollop of 'steak sauce' on the plate, I suppose it's there incase the pepper didn't work. I tasted the sauce - nothing to rave about and I'd prefer something better than homemade A-1. This space used to be occupied by the Sugar Factory... and I was really hoping to eat there. It wasn't until we made the trek up from the Mandalay that I realized Sugar Factory was gone. Another small positive note - Hexx just opened, literally. I think last Friday (Feb 27th) was it's first night. So the place was still fairly empty at 7:30 pm on a Monday night. Might be empty because it's so new, or might be empty because my friend isn't the only one to have spent the next day puking up her dinner. I visit Vegas a lot - and I'll keep an eye on their Yelp reviews to see if this was a one-time fluke. Bottom line - should you go here? If you want a great view of the fountain and fabulous spinach dip - give it a shot. Just stay far away from anything else on the menu that might get you sick if it's not cooked\/prepared properly. Good luck!

0

216

14

89109

36.112279

-115.172397

4

1,313

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

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8

null

22,042

0

Ok, so the paintings on the walls and ceiling are a bit hokey. but dang the food makes up for it. Went with three friends\/colleagues during a dinner break and we had a blast. Our waiter was friendly and funny. We drank lots of wine and had a three course dinner. Dont remember what anyone else got since I had the special of ossobuco and could not see anything over my plate. It was HUGE! Think everyone at the restaurant was jealous of my heaping plate. Think that lasted for three more meals! Dont take me wrong, its not about quantity vs quality here (it aint no cheesecake factory thank god, yuck!) but they do not skimp on either. This place came recommended from our taxi driver and concierge.

0

420

1

85254

33.637753

-111.926266

4

157

1

0

1

0

1

0

2

0

1

0

8

null

5,717

0

I had never heard of "The Habit"...until I noticed one of their outlets on Cactus Road...So much for them being in existence for 40 years...I had no clue of their very existence... And then another habit popped up, this one closer to my house - so I gave them a chance - funny enough they moved in on the same turf than In & Out at The Promenade where Baja Fresh used to be, right next to Flo's... The former Baja Fresh space went under quite some transformation to resemble somewhat of a chic burger joint with lots of wood, comfy side booths etc...to give it a homey feeling... Cutting down to the chase...the food, the staff, the concept: The menu offers everything from their specialty charburgers to salads, sandwiches and shakes and malts...The staff was very friendly and helpful...After realizing that I had misordered my burger as I wanted mine wrapped in lettuce, I was told "No problem, where are you sitting ? and we'll bring it to you.."...Wowzers...!...it was scrumptious... And as much as I enjoy In and Out, I must say that Habit's take on my lettuce burger is just downright wonderful...the meat patties and the lettuce cups are bigger and everything just seems even fresher...

0

420

1

85254

33.636364

-111.921262

4

141

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

3,826

0

Jackpot. I was soooo nervous about finding good pizza in AZ. In Boston the choices were pretty atrocious and I was expecting to have to go on a hunt for a good slice out here. Pulling up to Redendo's was reassuring. The Yankees logo on the front window was a promising sign. Walking in and seeing the poster on the wall of the guy flipping a pizza was even more reassuring- that dude was on every box of pizza I ate growing up. I ordered a slice (and I didn't get asked "what kind?"!) and my husband went with a calzone. As we waited for our lunch we took in the surroundings and immediately felt at home. The Whitestone Bridge sign. The 7 train icon. The oldies playing on the loud speaker. Yes, this was looking promising indeed. The pizza was nearly perfect. I chalk the difference up to the water. It was everything a NY slice should be...thin, cheesy and yummy. My husband's calzone was not only huge but amazing. The marinara sauce was fantastico. I have found that it's very hard to find good marinara sauce (too sweet, too tomato-y, etc) and we were very happy to find it here. I can't wait to try the parms and pasta dishes!

0

420

1

85260

33.620219

-111.874255

4

58

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

21,316

0

Authentic- Delicious Italian Food. If you make it out to Cave Creek, this is the place to eat. It's kinda tucked away so you have to plan to eat there to find it. My father is an Italian Italian- you know from Italy and he really enjoys this restuarant. As do I, but I am a bit Americanized. The pasta is made perfectly al dente- how does he do it? I don't know. I just eat it.

0

66

1

85331

33.827424

-111.924174

4

89

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

12,736

0

Unfortunately, my first visit to this restaurant wasn't excellent. Our party of 5 decided to eat at the hotel restaurant for breakfast unstead of trekking out to Old Town. Upon arrival, there was a wait to be sat even though we were the only guests there. It was extremely chilly inside so our group asked if we could sit outside and were denied with "It's too hot outside, you might not make it." Which we found odd. The server, while nice, needed to be trained more. He was very slow and unsure of what he was doing. The food took way too long to arrive and when it came, it was either cold, missing ingredients that were listed on the menu, or didn't taste good. The 5 people in my party left hungry. Needless to say, we won't be back for breakfast. The only reason I'm leaving 2 stars instead of 1, is because of the cute decor.

0

420

1

85251

33.494121

-111.922762

3.5

10

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

6,340

0

Loved it!! We came in on the Grand Opening and we had such a nice time! The cocktails were great and we definitely had our share!! The decor is absolutely gorgeous and totally different from any other restaurant in Charlotte - a lot of money and attention was put into this place! All the different light fixtures were really eye catching and of course the ceiling with the whole book of The Art Of War on it- was really a nice touch!! Onto the most important part for me- the food! We first started with the below and had coursed it out so it wasn't all at once: Grilled Flat Bread w shrimp- Perfect, light and had great flavors! Bibb Lettuce- Nice and light Mushroom Gnocchi- My Favorite of the night!! Cooked perfectly!! Crispy Szechuan Pork Belly- Crispy and delicious had a nice little crispy cabbage salad that it was served over St. Louis Style Toasted Mushrooms- were good!! Indian Spiced Potato Pierogies- they had English Peas and Emulsion with them and they were really Tasty!! For my Entree I had the Tokyo Noodle Soup- which had Crispy Pork, a Poached Egg and Veggies in a nice Smoky Broth- Delicious!! I honestly don't remember what the other two had, I was more focused on my food!! Our Server was really nice and explained everything to us! The only bad thing I could say is that the music was a little too loud for dinner service they should hold off on putting it that loud until like 9 or later - I know i sound like an old lady but we found it difficult to hear the server or even runners when they dropped the food off- ok that's all I can think of this time I will be back soon!!

0

74

12

28202

35.228362

-80.842779

3.5

542

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

20,615

0

Back in the gold rush days before the real-estate bubble burst, we went to Fiamma Restaurant in the Mondrian Hotel (or was it called the James Hotel?) for a post theater dinner. The driveway was lined with hummers, manned by twenty-somethings in their $200 jeans, all screaming for attention. It was no better inside: the noise was deafening, the service poor, the food downright bad and the prices outrageous. How things have changed! The hotel is now The Theodore, and the parking lot, when we arrived at 6 PM on a Saturday, was deserted, as was the lobby. As, indeed was the restaurant, although by 7:30 (the hour when people more civilized than we go out to eat) several more tables were occupied. Service was outstanding, the food excellent and reasonably priced. Under Chef Comer Smith the seasonal menu is Italian, with the emphasis on local and sustainable ingredients. The pasta is made from scratch daily, and it tastes like it - toothsome and fresh. Gelato is also house-made. The menu changes frequently and I forgot to write down the descriptions and cost of our entrees, so please forgive any errors. Ken had the special of tuna and olives in a tomato sauce with big fat spaghetti (I don't know it's technical name). From his first bite he raved about the quality of the pasta. The serving size was generous. I ordered braised pork shoulder with brussels sprouts served over polenta with gorgonzola ($20). The combination was divine as was the rich sauce served on it. I had read that the truffled mac & cheese ($6) was good, so I had to give it a try. At first I thought it was bland and under truffle-oiled, but after a few forkfuls I could appreciate the subtlety. I forced myself to leave a bite or two so I'd have room for dessert. Panacotta ($8) was one of the choices, and something Ken loves. It was a peach version, served atop a disc of white chocolate and accompanied by a limoncello granita. I had the intriguing sensation of being able to taste the colors. This truly is food made by a thoughtful chef. I looked on line at some of the past menus so I could give you a few more examples of the cuisine and the prices. One of the appetizers was Polpettine Siciliano ($10): little meatballs with raisins, pinenuts, tomato sauce and baked ricotta salata. Braised Oxtail Tortellini ($17) served with tomato sugo and parmesan crema was something I have to go back and try (I think it was on our menu). Jumbo Sea Scallops ($26) with blood orange and fennel caponata didn't sound bad either. Pizzas ($14) are made in a wood burning oven.And, of course, here's the best part - you guessed it! - Ciello (pronounced chee-EL-oh) is on Restaurant.com. I have to comment here about the decor of both the hotel lobby and the restaurant. If I thought Athena (see below) was over-the-top, Ciello takes the cake. Actually you feel like you're inside a wedding cake, all white and rococo, although there is some odd rooster art left over from a previous incarnation. The mishmash of styles - huge steer heads and abstract sculptures - was a great conversation maker.

0

420

1

85251

33.494567

-111.922222

3.5

18

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

13,091

0

It's been several weeks since this location opened and I was surprised that they open so early on a Sunday. Came here to get breakfast\/coffee and work on my final exam. Busy for 9am on a Sunday morning but the Panthers have a home game so I assume that contributes a good crowd. Line system is a bit confusing. If you want anything from the pastry case + coffee get in the line along the case (furthest from the door). Service is very friendly, food is yummy (ate it too quick to get pictures). I had a blueberry muffin and a breakfast sandwich on a croissant with iced coffee. Everything was delicious! Plus there's TONS of seating so I was able to find a quiet space to do homework. I will DEFINITELY be back soon!

0

74

12

28202

35.224271

-80.84514

4

374

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

31,420

0

JJ's just opened here in Old Town yesterday. I stopped by during lunch (just a quick walk across the street) to grab some grub. My first visit EVER to a JJ's. I was surprised - Fast (like SUPER FAST), cheap, and decent proportions. I'll be back! :)

0

420

1

85251

33.494768

-111.926404

2

60

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

25,231

0

Went on opening night and was impressed to find a real craft brewery as they are hard to find in Arizona as compared to other parts of the country. This is a tap room so aside from a few gourmet cheese plates there is no food. Yes, they only have three of their own beers right now but it is for a good reason as they would rather have quality beers over mass production. Sounds like they have more beers in the works. In addition to their brews they have another ten or so beers available from other craft\/local breweries so there is ample options regardless of what you enjoy drinking. I had the IPA and while lighter than many IPA's it was easy drinking and good for hot days when you want something more than a pale ale or lighter beer. There are a few TV's to catch a game and also a semi-private room if you have a group. Location is good just a couple of blocks off Scottsdale road and there is plenty of parking right out front. Defiantly worth checking out.

0

420

1

85251

33.497277

-111.924514

4

62

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

28,593

0

I was only able to play the front 9; my wrist was hurting too much to finish, which is a big deal because I live in IL, and was returning from LA and stopped here specifically to play the TPC. Oh well. I was a single, and got paired with another. The course was pretty open, but we took our time and enjoyed the round. The front nine, although rarely shown on TV, is quite nice. Definitely challenging enough, and I didn't even play the back tees. It was fairly easy to get on, the bar had pretty good food for a clubhouse, and the staff were very helpful. Definitely recommend the TPC.

0

420

1

85255

33.640576

-111.908868

3.5

68

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

29,590

0

This place may be small and not very elegant, but they have some of the best Italian in the valley. Their seafood is always fresh and the pastas are homemade. Incredible lasagna! Try them out, you won't be sorry

0

352

1

85253

33.581646

-111.924063

4.5

21

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

17,864

0

We went in Friday early evening. Thought we would check out what looked like a fresh new place. Atmosphere in the restaurant felt modern and cool but also intimate. Had the chicken pasta as well as the onion rings, as an appetizer. The chicken was perfectly season and juicy, the whole dish was fresh and healthy...which was a nice balance to the also delicious onion rings. Caught the end of happy hour. I had a $3.50 Corona, but I was told the beer specials will rotate. The service was great and we'll definitely be coming back and suggesting friends check it out too.

0

420

1

85255

33.699876

-111.888688

3.5

22

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

13,673

0

The meat lovers pizza is phenomenal. It tastes just like the one that I had in NYC. Their lasagna is very tasty. Their salads are vibrant and well prepared. I'll continue to update it as I work my way through the menu.

0

146

22

29707

34.96492

-80.853761

3

55

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

32,531

0

Looking for a small friendly Italian restaurant that is really legit? Well you found it! You got to check this place out it is very good with awesome lunch and happy hour specials. Oh and did I say they have bread pudding. Well they have some of the best.

0

420

1

85260

33.618806

-111.876247

4

53

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

14,477

0

Yummmmmm! This place has great sandwiches and other bar food. The chicken philly and the chicken grinder are both awesome, and the french fry chips are out of this world. The staff here is great and if you go here a bit they will remember you and your order.

0

74

12

28203

35.201827

-80.843863

3

53

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

33,626

0

This place is super hip. Just to the right of the ARIA entrance if you're coming from the front, if you're inside Crystals it's right across from Todds PUB. Pretty chandeliers and even prettier women dancing (and balancing swords) on the catwalk in the center of the restaurant. Pear & Sage salad, Caesar Salad, Chicken Chop (flavorful), Beef Short Ribs (juicy & tender), Potato Puree (Mashed Taters), Creamed Corn (thick and tasty, not that stuff of your nightmares, a MUST ORDER), Sinnamon Twists, SHeSCAKE (not your normal cheesecake, a VERY HARD oatmeal crust? and some of the air-iest cheese cake I have ever had). Everything was good, service was attentive and the bill came out to $126 before gratuity for two people to get super stuffed. TRY IT, you won't be disappointed.

0

216

14

89158

36.107825

-115.175532

3.5

75

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

23,983

0

I am shocked that no one has reviewed Tonto Bar & Grill since Francesca's 4 star review back in March... I've been to Tonto Bar & Grill a handful of times and I've never been disappointed. Most recently, I went for lunch on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. My BF and I sat outside and enjoyed the fresh air and beautiful view of the Rancho Manana Golf Course as we dined. I will agree with Francesca that this is a rustic but extremely classy restaurant. It's warm and cozy inside and has the feel of a lodge but serves higher end cuisine... "all natural" meats and a variety of fresh salad, soups, veggies, breads, and desserts prepared daily. I recently learned that Tonto uses many native AZ products and supports the Native SEARCH seed program (whatever that is but it sounds really great). Back to my Sunday afternoon lunch... After taking a while to peruse the menu and enjoying a fine basket of fresh bread and butter, we decided to share a large Cowboy Cobb Salad with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette and Crumbled Bleu Cheese. The salad came with chicken, bacon, egg, tomato, cucumber, and an avocado fan on top. It was the perfect size for 2 to share and they split it in the kitchen for us which made it easy. Since we were hungry we each ordered a side item as well. I had the acorn squash - it was seasoned just right and melted in my mouth... I would order it again and again - it tasted like candy! I think Jared was envious of the squash since he kept coming back for more. He ordered the barley and mushroom risotto as a side and he enjoyed it but it didn't compare to the acorn squash. Service was pretty good although our side items were not brought out until at least 10 minutes after our salad. The view of the golf course made up for that easily, as did the fact that we were in no rush. In past visits, I've tasted the salmon, scallops, and grouper as well as several of the veggies. I love that the menu has so many options to choose from... there is something for everyone from the meat and potato lover to the strict vegetarian. It's really fun to go with a group so you can taste a little of everything. Tonto Bar & Grill is a great spot that is worth venturing out to if you're looking for something different!

0

66

1

85331

33.832924

-111.95533

4

271

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

31,526

0

Stopped here to get a quick sandwich before hitting the road. I'm always skeptical of gas-station\/fast food restaurant pairings since there is always a lot going on, but I got in and out okay and the food hit the spot at that particular time. I can imagine this place gets super busy during the summer once Carowinds opens up and there is a lot more traffic coming though.

0

146

22

29708

35.095748

-80.936188

2

22

1

0

1

0

1

2

1

0

8

null

31,196

0

After a grotesquely long day of manual labor and dealing with people who wouldn't be able to decide whether they would rather be burned alive, buried alive, or go on a date with Angelina Jolie, my stomach is nagging at me as my mother used to while I was in high school. Luckily I have received a request to find some place to eat for five of us, me and four other "men" (I thought women got all the blame for indecisiveness?). Something inexpensive. Something within one mile of the house. Something that will please all of us. In other words, something that possibly might not exist. The five of us slumped into a small space that claimed itself as the authentic New Jersey pizza joint. Proof? There's two: a vanity NJ license plate that says "SOPRANOS" and a full-sized Sopranos poster to entertain you on your way to the bathroom. We ordered the first pizza listed on the menu, the "bada-bing", and requested it Sicilian style. But one pizza is not enough for the five of us. A "not-from-New-Jersey chicken ranch", 16 inches please. Apparently no one at the table except me has ever eaten pizza containing ranch dressing before. To eat one of those, you must 1) like ranch and 2) like LOTS of it. It came to the table just oozing of the heavenly rich smell of ranch. Unfortunately the ranch was not evenly spread out, so it took a couple of slices for me to get to the gooey goodness. Great New York style thin and foldable slices, soft and chewy dough, and lots and lots of good ol' grease. Top that with a pitcher of beer and... Wait a minute, this isn't Vegas, this is a college town! Yes! They've got greasy pizza, lots of it, with lots of beer, and cheap price deals for them. A place that has pride in their pizza, rightfully so, believes that it is more entertaining for guests to listen to the radio while watching television at the same time, and the Sopranos is just the icing on the cake. The Sicilian had a very crispy finish, which is not to my taste but people ate plenty of it nonetheless. It was piled high with the "bada-bing" toppings, but my joy was in the ranch pizza. It is close by, it is not pretty, it has lots of greasy food. I ate till I felt sick. Definitely not tourist-friendly. And it has all my love. If it was open later than 11pm, it would be perfect.

0

216

14

89123

36.010688

-115.137128

3.5

182

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

9,727

0

Another chain restaurant that gets a better than passing review. Taco del Mar is a block from my office--one star They're always friendly and get my order right--two stars Today the person behind the counter recommended a great burrito--three stars They offer a wide variety of average Mexican faire at reasonable prices--four stars Some people may not agree with me, but Taco del Mar is what it is, fast food. When I choose to eat here it's because it's convenient, not because they offer the best Mexican food in the valley. It fills a need. That's why I give them four stars. If they had crappy food and crappy service it would be another story! If you're on Camelback at 40th and you're hungry, pull in to Taco del Mar.

0

363

1

85018

33.509689

-111.995524

2.5

10

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

26,485

0

If I could I'd give Blowfish 2.5 stars. We ate here on Thursday, June 19th 2008. We sat at a teppan table. Amongst my wife and kid we had shrimp, chicken, NY Steak, and calamari. We paid a total of around $95 before tips for dinner plus 2 soft drinks a bottle of warm sake and a beer. First the nice stuff. Blowfish is brand new and the owners went all out with the decoration. It's a nice looking place with 5 or 6 teppan tables, a long sushi bar and a good number of dining tables. There's also a very nice looking patio in the back. It looks like Blowfish was designed to appeal to and cater to the wealthy in the far north valley. My wife's sake was very good for warm sake - definitely not the cheapest stuff. My Sapporo came out super cold, severed in a chilled glass. The wait staff was very friendly, attractive and professional. The teppan chefs all seemed very professional and very skilled, but that's about where the good stuff ends. The rest wasn't bad - just not at all impressive. We ordered 2 orders of tuna rolls. They were just a bit below average. The tuna wasn't particularly fresh. If Yasu's tuna rolls are a 10, these were a 4, maybe. Like I said, the teppan chef was great. I'm just afraid he was given mediocre ingredients. The shrimp was just ok. I expected calamari steak when I ordered, but instead he cooked the suckers, etc that you get when you order a calamari appetizer at an Italian restaurant. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't awesome like a good calamari steak. The NY steak was ok. Not great and not bad. The chicken breast looked pretty pathetic. It was probably the saddest looking chicken I've ever seen on a teppan grill. It wasn't gross or rotten or bad - it was just cheap. I paid $17 for my kid's chicken plate and they cooked him a $2 chicken breast. In summary, Blowfish looks like a Japanese restaurant that someone threw a LOT of money at. They have Japanese teppan chefs and the sushi bar was at least staffed with a bunch of Japanese looking chefs (I didn't get to listen to them talk). The problem is they've scrimped horribly on the quality of their food. If places like Yasu, and even Sakana can procure and prepare decent quality food, then Blowfish should be able to as well. Other than its location way far in the north valley there is nothing else to distinguish Blowfish as a good or interesting Japanese restaurant.

0

66

1

85331

33.766059

-111.984159

3

61

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

21,153

0

I am from Chicago and I have to say WCD has the best Italian beef sandwich I have ever had in Arizona! The Chicago dog was excellent as.well. Nice setting a little hard to find as it sits in the middle of a park (Gateway in El Mirage) and there is little signage on the road but great all the same.

0

121

1

85335

33.57489

-112.326093

4.5

21

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

30,331

0

Had lunch today here.. oh yeah, big ol' ham and cheese sandwich... It was way better then subways, and Quinoz.. at least the ones near my house anyways. The shop was nice and clean, a little busy because it was lunchtime, but the workers were on their game and made those sandwiches pretty fast to get me back to work on time. They had a special that is crazy.. 2 feet of sandwich, any cold ones for $9.99. So I split the cost and got a whole foot long for like $5. It's not the wimpy ones at other $5 foot long deals.. It was huge, had all the fixings, and I could only eat half of it.. So oh yeah, you know what I'm having for supper... MMMM... Can't Wait! good food, meat and cheese were nice and fresh, they didn't skimp on the toppings... good deal, I'll be back..

0

363

1

85053

33.609811

-112.119194

3.5

34

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

7,205

0

Who can resist the taste from childhood which sometimes calls to you at 9pm on a random week night? I like it simple: a chocolate or caramel dipped cone. Yup, That's it. Nothing fancy. And how can you resist like 1 of the last horsey rides for 25 cents left on earth? (Yes, it play High-Ho-Silver) (I'm not sure who gets more joy, me or the child I put on it - or maybe i sorta try to sneak on it)

0

420

1

85253

33.579602

-111.925695

3

39

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

5,137

0

A breath of fresh air in the Pinnacle Peak area...the food is simply wonderful and the owner is genuinely warm and hospitable. I tried Pita Cafe on their grand opening day and I think may have been their very first customer... They had everything under control...and I walked in the door 10 minutes after they opened. John is very courteous, kind and caring and I must say that I am quite impressed by his personable demeanor and people skills. The menu is quite varied and offers everything from starters (hummus, falafel), to pita sandwiches, platters and salads and have the capability to do catering also...Their prices are also very reasonable! Ordering is very simple and there is no fuss at having to wait for a server at a table. I found the hostess to be very cheerful and pleasant. Debit and credit card transactions are done in a snap, and you can add gratuity directly on the screen as well as sign with your very own finger! I tried the chicken shawarma and it was scrumptious...the meat was fall off the bone tender...and everything tasted super fresh. Next on my list is the Mediterranean Pita..and the cafe special. I just think along with many others that a menu posted on the wall would be very useful. I have no doubt that they will be very successful. The potential for this new little cafe is huge and the timing is just right. Welcome to the neighborhood!

0

420

1

85255

33.700067

-111.924849

4.5

112

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

12,309

0

This is hands down the best thai buffet in, at least, the north Phoenix area. The food is awesome for the lunch rush and by no means healthy. They'll even have some singapore rice noodles and a couple other southern chinese favorites for those who aren't into thai. All of the common thai staples are here and frequently stocked. They have the buffet game down. What isn't so great is dinner service. We'll leave it at that. Coming for lunch is your best bet for quality and value.

0

363

1

85022

33.639538

-112.071755

4

16

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

36,036

0

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere, lots of space and good prices are what make people talk about this place because it is sure not the food. Go to this place to have a nice time with your friends and have some affordable drinks. Lots of TVs make this a good place to watch sports and all the room inside and out make you feel like you can sit back and relax. We went for breakfast and the food was really poor quality. Nothing tasted well made and it all seemed like low grade boxed\/powdered. I've never had bad biscuits and gravy before Clubhouse. I've never had a bad pancake before either. But somehow they managed both. They need a little more pride in the kitchen and a better supplier. But regardless of the the low quality food, I would still go back and just not really focus on the food. As long as you have 0 expectations on the food quality, you'll have a good time.

0

162

1

85395

33.484299

-112.365252

2.5

62

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

9,812

0

Having just eaten here, my tastebuds are dancing! You order at the counter and then they bring the food to your seats. There are tons of vegan and gluten-free options. I came with two friends and so I was able to try a lot of dishes, and one was more delicious than the next! Both the Vegetable Chopped and Superfood salads were gigantic (as they should be at $10 a pop) and delicious. They forgot my apricots in my salad and were very gracious about it, quickly adding them. I especially recommend the miso dressing. I also tried the 'Faux Pho,' a vegetarian version. The broth was particularly good and tasted almost like meat---very savory. The black bean tacos were tasty. Be aware, the menu doesn't list that they come on corn tortillas. A great breakfast\/lunch option in North Scottsdale.

0

420

1

85255

33.672047

-111.90506

4

186

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

20,313

0

How did I not know what a torta was? For some reason I had this memory of a torta being served on brick hard pita type bread...Was it nightmares of Taco Bell? I'm really not sure... I was quite hesitant when my friend suggested Tortas La Presa. "I don't like tortas" I thought... Well I was very, very wrong. The staff speaks mainly spanish and they were so helpful when addressing my gringaness. Lucky for me there were also a lot of pictures on the menu. These tortas here are served on a soft, fresh bolillo bun. I can't remember the name of the one I had but it was something Reyes.. It had carne and queso fresco with avocado, lettuce and tomatoes.. My friend had one with mozzarella cheese, both were absolutely delicious. I watched soccer on the big TV and washed my down with a perfectly sweetened horchata. I can't wait to go back and try every one on the menu..This place rocks.

0

363

1

85008

33.467823

-112.029639

4

51

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

34,050

0

This restaurant is located on Saguaro Lake near Mesa. This is a very beautiful location. The place is located at the western end of the lake, so in the evening one has (could have-see below) a beautiful view from their terrace on the rocky eastern shore of the lake. The place has also a boat rental. So far so good. When we saw it, we immediately decided to have a drink and enjoy the scenery. We went upstairs to their deck and were seated on a table right at the edge of the terrace. In principle this should have resulted in a happy experience. Unfortunately, the terrace is surrounded by an ugly concrete wall topped by a child proof additional barrier, which safely obstructs the gorgeous view. A typical US 'law suit prevention device'. So we sat there on bolted on plastic seats and looked at the barrier. A glance at the surrounding tables and the menu immediately suggested to eat elsewhere in favor of avoiding future heart problems. Extreme hamburgers, fried chicken and fries piles abound. Old folks stuffing themselves everywhere. This explained the old fryer oil smell wafting across the entire outdoor seating area. Our clothes were smelly after leaving the place after 30 min. It is just sad to see such a waste of prime real estate!! I am just imagining how this place would have been an elegant restaurant or a trendy bar for rich kids parading their bimmers in the evening sun if it had been located on the west or east coasts or in Europe. Think of having a well lubricated mojito with fresh mint leaves and an elegant appetizer in such a beautiful location...sigh...well, I guess we have to be content with a Bud Light and a beautiful view of the children barrier for now. Maybe in a few decades the hipsters of Phoenix will wake up and storm these trenches!

0

270

1

85215

33.573762

-111.537672

2.5

53

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

21,961

0

Finally they opened! Amazing Mediterranean food, close to my house and the place is clean and beautiful. Friendly service. We ate a bunch of different dishes to try, shwama, falafel, kebab, hummus and it was amazing. Don't forget to order baklava at the end.

0

363

1

85032

33.611354

-111.998559

4.5

95

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

8

null

23,119

0

We got there at the right time. We were able to get a breakfast sandwich with french fries. Our timing will probably never be that great again, but we will try, lol. Gotta love McDonald's fries!

0

158

1

85302

33.568054

-112.185395

2

14

1

0

1

0

1

2

1

0

8

null

13,587

0

Landed and needed some food but not fast food so I walked around and decided on this joint. A build your own sandwich is only $9.99 which isn't bad when other places selling sell them at a higher price, same but less food an pre-made. They also have some sandwich combos pre-set for you should the building be too much. :)

0

216

14

89119

36.08044

-115.146097

2.5

34

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

9

null

12,440

0

This is the best Thai restaurant outside of Thailand! If you don't know Thai food, your server will ask your preferences - tastes and level of spiciness - and make great recommendations, including reasonably priced and perfectly suited wines. If you love Thai food, you will find all your favorite dishes and always something new to try. You cannot go wrong here. Dinner is the thing to do, as lunch is a typical buffet thing. It's east of the Strip on Sahara in a weird kind of industrial complex - drive it or cab it, don't walk - but once you're in the restaurant, you will be in another world, a world of exquisite taste and service. Truly a fine dining experience.

0

216

14

89104

36.14345

-115.14278

4

3,964

1

0

1

0

1

0

10

null

15,783

0

Steaks are excellent, had exquisite wine pairings with our 3 course meal. We thought everything was up to snuff. The only drawback is the cost but for a once in a while romantic splurging special occasion (and you do only have that amazing anniversary that one time but that creative 29th birthday is over & over & over!!!!!) The location is in the Sunset Station Hotel which is ok but if you overindulge you can always do the affordable local special or for out of towners, stay frugally during the week Sun-Thursday.

0

176

14

89014

36.061374

-115.040919

4

115

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

10

null

3,390

0

I have always been a fan of Rubios, especially their lobster burritos they have a few times of the year. Unfortunately, the last time I ate at this Rubios I am pretty sure I got a bad batch of something because I was ill for the next couple of days. Hopefully they get things worked out.

0

176

14

89014

36.063113

-115.038228

4

117

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

10

null

7,805

0

I'm with the others who gave this location low reviews. I've been there twice. The first time I walked in and there were filthy milk crates on the service counter (where FOOD is served to you) and the cashier was busy joking with the manager. Both of them ignored me until all of the milk cartons were emptied and put away. Then absolutely no "sorry for the wait" or anything, it was just a cold "can I take your order". I ordered a Big Mac. The bun was dry and stale and they forgot to put the middle bun in (um, that's what makes it a Big Mac). I went back, not really by choice but I wanted to compare it to the McDonalds at Tatum & Bell which is the polar opposite. Again I ordered a Big Mac. This time I had my camera with me. Once again the bun was dry and stale. I opened the "burger" and compared it to the other location. You could count the shreds of wilted lettuce on one hand. The was one tiny pickle slice, hardly a smear of secret sauce and the piece of cheese was broken in pieces. The counter clerk seemed bothered that a customer was there wasting her time. I sent comparison photos of Big Macs from both locations to McDonalds but they ignored me.

0

363

1

85032

33.640074

-112.028933

1.5

14

1

0

1

0

1

2

1

0

10

null

35,665

0

Love the addition of the fresh salads available in the online ordering. The web site has gone through some changes and its nice and easy to use. Appreciate the drivers calling when their GPS's send them to the wrong street! =) Love our Domino's!

0

121

1

85335

33.609377

-112.329007

2

10

2

1

0

1

0

1

0