lemousehunter/yelp2018_merged_cored · Datasets at Hugging Face

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The food here is so mediocre as to be funny. But the place itself holds a special place in my heart. I spent many a high school half-day with my friends sitting in the trolley. And I always loved the decor. It was like walking into a mansion that is some old-timey wonderland.

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Not bad, but for basically the same price, you can do a lot better. One of Ruth's signatures is that their steaks come out on a plate of sizzling butter. If that sounds a little rich and decadent, it's not...it's VERY rich and decadent. That being said if you're going to eat at Ruth's Chris, you might as well go with it. It will make you feel like crap for days, but it tastes really good. Again, for the same money you can dine at Morton's, Donnavon's or Mastro's, all of which I think are superior, but if those places are all booked, or for some reason you just want to visit the one that was here first, Ruth's Chris is still a pretty good steak.

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This is actually no longer the Wyndham, it is a Renaissance now. While the hotel looks nice and the rooms are modernly decorated, the walls are PAPER THIN. I always expect a little bit of noise staying in a hotel, but when the person in the next room is talking at a normal volume at 2am, I shouldn't wake up thinking there is a person in my room. Every word said in the neighboring rooms could be heard, including the "you look sexy in red..." conversation. Even though I have no complaints about the other aspects of my stay, I wouldn't stay here again. Also, Wi-fi is $13 a day.

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Johnny Rocket's is a mix between a 5&Diner and an In and Out Burger with a dash of Ed Debevic's (May it rest in peace). Great burgers with good looking fresh ingredients. Shakes that are out of this world. But I've never seen one that wasn't in the mall. This particular location is in Arizona Mills and it's a pretty good sized location. Not one of the largest ones, but it has counter and booth seating. Though, like many other locations, during peak times you can expect to see a line forming outside. We've stood in line before - just for a shake to go. At this mall one of the other advantages here is that this isn't a part of the official food court. It's pretty much on the other side of the mall. So if you're there and hunger strikes - you don't have to walk to the other side of the mall. And in this mall, that could take you awhile - longer with kids, even longer with window shopping friends. By the way - they have Boca burgers and Turkey burgers. You want an egg on it? They can make that happen. They also have other sandwiches - from a grilled cheese to a Philly. I suggest ending it all with a Hot Fudge sundae. And after all that, you'll want to do a few laps of the mall just to breathe again of course. So if you need to leave soon, make sure at least one person in your party has some restraint. Let them get a salad. The rest of you will be too deep in a food coma to be trusted behind the wheel.

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Woot Woo! It's about time! I was driving down 7th street and spotted some bikini clad girls waving signs about coffee drinks! It was in the 90's so it was a perfect spot to check this out! I got an iced coffee and I'm not sure if it was the environment or what I honestly thought it was better than "bucks" and more reasonably priced. They had some fun and unusual drinks as well that I will need to go back for. I have to admit being served by a bunch of girls in bikinis is pretty decent!

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Dan Majerle's new joint, located on the corner of 2nd Street and Washington next door to his flagship eatery, gave me a pleasant surprise today when I stopped in for some quick eats. Expecting simply "eatable," I got way more. You will not find better pizza (2 slices for $6) or lunch hour service (helpful, friendly, smiling, composed under duress) anywhere in Downtown. The combos include a drink and a nice little salad and there are a couple of flat screens tuned to ESPN. I took my slices to go but next time I'll gladly eat in. The only criticism I can make is that the selection of pizzas was a little weak, but I had no problem waiting three minutes for the next piping hot pepperoni pie to spring from the oven. Great job, Thunder Dan!

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Employees a few years ago were wonderful, friendly. Staff has changed and the new manager was extremely rude. Went back a few weeks ago and seems like things have turned around (thank goodness this is very close to my house). Managers are wonderful and the staff great now.

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Yesssss! Yesss! YES! Words cannot express how thrilled I am that this place finally opened!! I came in for the opening night and was not disappointed! The head chef is AMAZING and you can tell he really knows his art! The management team and servers were all very helpful and friendly, which made for the fun\/hip vibe. The atmosphere is very open and inviting and the perfect spot for dinner with a group of friends! They also have a great patio which will be perfect for those AZ summer nights!! (Just crossing my fingers they make it dog friendly ) The food is incredible! Super fresh and great quality! If you have a spicy side do yourself a favor and try the fire in the mouth roll! Health nut? The lollipop is for you! I'm also a huge fan of the chirashi bowl and the sashimi style dishes like the yellowtail carpaccio! Speaking of yellowtail... order the Hamachi Kama (aka yellowtail collarbone) it's broiled and takes a little time to cook, but it's well worth the wait!!! Yes, the star of this place really is the sushi but they also have a ton of other non-sushi style options on the menu! Try the chicken katsu and udon noodles... both are delish!!! Needless to say this is my new favorite sushi spot in Scottsdale!! I'm looking forward to checking out the happy hour in the near future! Yum yummmmm keep up the great work!! #getinmybelly

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I love, love, love this place! I randomly found this bakery online while searching for a bakery to make gluten free wedding cakes in Arizona. I called them up and they were the most accommodating and helpful people ever. They took on the challenge of making my gf wedding cake even though they had never attempted to make a wedding cake before and they made the best gf cake I've had. The guests at my wedding were clamoring for my cake even though we had a regular one for everyone else! When my husband and I visited GF Creations they had a tiny 3 table bistro just off to the side of the bakery. I'm not sure if they still have it, but it was cute and we were able to sit down and eat. I had a burger on a gf hamburger bun and my husband had a gf reuben. Very tasty. I would also highly recommend picking up a pie if they happen to have any when you visit. I tried their cherry pie and it was awesome. Overall I think this place is a dream come true for any gluten free person out there (they also cater to other allergies as well). If you ever find yourself in Phoenix you must check it out. You will not be disappointed.

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Great ambiance for a Asian fusion restaurant, but where are my Asian peeps at??? The hostess-white, our waiter-black, our busboy-Mexican, but on my way to the restroom I finally find them.... The two cooks were Chinese. The group of us were all from Asian decent and we asked our waiter to recommend some dishes. When he mentioned kung pao and chop suey, I also busted out laughing. The food was decent and their idea of brown rice is white rice tossed in soy sauce. Oh yeah, you had to request chop sticks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm glad I live in the Bay Area. If you want to try this place, get the Vietnamese beef cubes, the Korean seared steak, the deep fried whole flounder and the fried spinach that tasted like chips.

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I used to have Pho Pasteur in Boston\/Chinatown at least once a week due to its cheap, veggie comfort food. Their red bean and coconut milkshake kept me alive during flu seasons in New England. Now we are in a new era...or at least new area and I was jonesing for some PHO. My brother found this place and I can't believe how often I drove or rode my bike past this tiny lil complex without realzing Pho was in my vicinity all along. Walking in, its set up like a proper Pho place should be- absolutely NO FRILLS. White walls, simple tables and chairs, tvs on, and ordering counter with pyramids of spring rolls waiting for your take out bag. We got tea and water right away and I spinned around the Lazy Susan-yup, all the sauces and utensils are there. Check. I got the simple veggie Pho and veggie spring rolls with cold soy milk (it can get really hot and the broth means the heat can stay on your lips-soy milk is a good way to counter the effect). Delicious. Nothing crazy, all fresh, no non-sense staff, cheap amazing prices. Quick service and my Pho craving totally sated-this may be my new places I stop on my bike to eat something fast besides the near-by notoriously slow-serviced Pita Jungle.

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Ack! Another local secret that hasn't already been Yelped! This place rules. I guess you'd get more excited about it if, like me, you're an ASU Sun Devil. This is because your walk from the clubhouse entrance to the restaurant takes you through an ASU souvenir\/golf shop where your senses are basically drowned in visual displays of gold, maroon and images of Sparky. If you're not a Sun Devil, don't be annoyed... you are on sovereign ASU territory after all. This is the course where our top golf alumnus, Phil Mickelson, was trained as he burst into the national spotlight by winning his first national championship as a scrawny freshman. And of course if you're a Wildcat, I'd suggest wearing camouflage if you dare step inside. (Just kidding. Some of my Wildcat buddies love coming here to both golf and eat). The five stars are deserved regardless of your collegiate loyalty or even your interest in golf. Golf courses tend to be very pretty, needless to say. And the restaurant directly overlooks the course. The backdrop to your meal consists of relaxing, softly rolling green hills. You don't have to be a golfer to appreciate that. In the winter the massive outdoor patio is open, where the views (of the 9th and 18th holes) are even more spectacular. Other than Four Peaks, this is the top choice for informal mini-reunions with me and my old ASU law buddies. The food isn't necessarily spectacular, but it is good. The selection is Southwestern-influenced American. Despite the elegant feel to the place, their entrees are often priced between the 8 to 12 dollar range. And seriously, out of the 4 of us Sun Devils who meet here regularly, only one is a golfer (so he claims, anyway). We come here for the good food, great views, and relaxing atmosphere right in the middle of one of Tempe's busiest areas. (A warning: I've only come here for lunch and their website doesn't clearly indicate that it's open for dinner.)

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This place is AMAZING! So happy to see this restaurant open in the neighborhood. This restaurant is not like everyday Thai places. It's better! The owners are super friendly and you can taste the love in the food. Looking forward to eating here again!!

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Big Jimmy's recently opened in the complex on Apache, a couple doors down from the Food City. Their main thing is $5 large, 1-topping pizzas. Though they have other stuff on the menu, like wings, salads, and sandwiches, and specialty pizzas for $10. Since they are brand new and within walking distance, I decided to give them a try with a nice standard - a large pepperoni $5 pizza. The dough was nice and soft, with a bit of chewiness, and they didn't skimp on the one topping; there was plenty of pepperoni on it. They also offer free crust flavorings (butter, butter parmesan, butter garlic parmesan, and some others I'm forgetting), which was a nice touch. I know Hungry Howie's also does crust flavorings, but I find Hungry Howie's crust to be almost unchewably tough, so Big Jimmy's beats them there. The main detractor I think was that the pizza was a little greasy, but I've had greasier. Overall the pizza was good, cheesy, and my boyfriend and I made short work of it. As for the business, the guy on the phone was friendly when I called to make the order, and woman behind the counter when I got there was also friendly. I was only in there a few minutes to pick up my pizza, but I live nearby so I know that the unit was previously empty, and so everything inside is pretty much brand new and sparkling clean. They've got a few tables inside to eat there as well. I'm sure I'll be ordering from Big Jimmy's again. There's simply no getting around the fact that a $5 pizza (with tax: $5.44) is a hell of a deal, and it's pretty tasty pizza. Another bonus is their hours - they're open until 3am during the week, and 4am on Fridays and Saturdays.

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No wifi!!! Are you kidding me, ur a cafe for god sakes!!! Won't be going back until wifi is added.

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My whole experience was amazing from start to finish! The meatballs were perfectly paired with huckleberry compote and Greek yogurt; do not miss. I had the salmon salad and I can't get it out of my head. I loved the white beans and Brussels sprouts... The cornbeef sandwich with the kale apple slaw was phenomenal. And lastly for dessert, the chocolate cake was moist and very rich. Service was friendly and attentive but not intrusive. Grant was an exceptional server. It is a little loud but if that deters you, you are seriously missing out and don't deserve such a great meal. You have to go and try out The Henry once it opens. You will not be disappointed!

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This place had great food, good service, and a nice environment. My only complaint was the music they had indoors, a live band\/artist up front, who was SO INCREDIBLY LOUD that we were screaming at each other across the table.

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I've traveled all over the world. Mexico is the only country where I've never had a bad meal. I've got a love\/hate relationship with Nuevo. I hate the fact that they don't use shredded chicken. Cubed chicken chunks have no place in Mexican food. But I love their spicy green salsa which is available by request. One time they claimed they ran out of it but I asked the waiter for some in Spanish and the waiter "found some." You know it's an authentic restaurant when you have to order in their native language to get special treatment. This is the best Mexican restaurant I've found in CLEvage. If you have found a better one in the area please contact me. I give Nuevo the Joe "Bean" Esposito award. You're the best around . Nothing is gonna ever keep you down.

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Fat Head's opened just a few moments ago and I had to be one of the first to give it a try. Sitting quietly for months and months now, the idea of a new brewery in the 'hood made me thirsty just thinking about it. I'm not good with being patient, which is why I went today and why I sat at the bar due to the 30 minute wait at 2:30pm on a sunny, Saturday afternoon. Fat Head's offers 10 brews on-tap, made in-house. You can try a "sample" in a cute little glass for about $1.45. I tried a few, my friend tried a few. So far the favorite is the Tree Hugger Ale. My friend liked the blonde. The stout isn't half-bad either. All are drinkable with no crazy or overwhelming flavors. Brewmaster Matt was workin' the bar & answering questions about the brews. Nice guy, next time I'm in, I might buy him a drink. The other beer offered rotates in & out. A nice variety if you can't find a Fat Head to quench your thirst. Food: Ok, I know I'm not always real sharp, but seriously, couldn't they have one vegetarian option on the menu? I understand a Brewery is about das Bier first! (As it should be) But when offering a menu as large as this, give a girl a vegetable, please!!! Heck, I'll even take a fish not deep fried. We ordered nachos with pulled pork, French onion soup, and a Reuben. The Soup did not have the usual thick & beautifully melty cheese on top. I'd say it was beef bouillon w\/ a few croutons & onions thrown in on a handful of mozzarella. Not to be ordered again it was a far cry from good. The Nachos, while appealing to look at, lacked certain oomph. They do come on Fat Head's home-made potato chips. (YUM!) But again, maybe the cheese is a problem for the place. Yeah, its bar food, but really we can't do better than stadium cheese spread on the chips? The pulled pork didn't have much flavor either. I must say though, the toppings were nicely spread throughout the mound of chips and not just thrown on top. The Rueben came with a mound of those yummy, yummy chips. Bread was nicely toasted. The meat was good & the crout not bad. Overall a decent sandwich. Service: Matt rocked it out. I like that he worked the bar and is the crafter of the beer. Our server, well, she was overwhelmed and didn't mind letting us know. Eh, she could have been better. The GM did chat with us quickly before we were leaving; checking on the service etc. I like that. A good manager needs to know what his customers think. Service probably could use some tweaking, but I'm hopeful that GM does a good job and it will thereby get better. As I mentioned, the place us brand spankin' new. Overall I give it an A-OK 3 stars. They're off to average start. I'll go back, pray for better service and maybe eat a snack before I go.

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Pasta buffet until 9pm. Let me tell you, this was awkward! We walked in and were greeted by 2 employees. Not a single person in the place. Before we were even sat the hostess drug us over to a buffet table and began telling us about the homemade lasagna, breadsticks, salad, and whatever else was up there. She then sat us and was joined by another woman, that makes 3 people standing at our table. Okay so we sat down and I said, politely "okay, so what next?" We ordered drinks and then I was escorted back to the buffet table, yes by all 3 women. Now if this couldn't get any weirder, another person showed up, this time a man (the cook). He wanted to tell us all about the lasagna he made earlier and how great it was. I don't know about ya'll, but I really don't care for an audience especially and audience who happens to be the creator of the dish I just might pass up. I really felt obligated to try everything this guy cooked and I still had his 3 ladies standing behind me. I kid you not, the 4 of us stood there and decided what I might like to eat. To make matters worse, they had a create your own pasta bar, good lord I wanted to die. After plating some of everything from the first buffet I was shoved over to the create your own side. This was by far the worst part. I wanted to check out my options then maybe sit down and think about it first, but nope that wasn't an option. With 3 ladies and 1 cook with me I choose my pasta, sauce, veggies and spices and I got a big ol' plate of something I really didn't want. I made the mistake of calling penne, rigatoni and was given a 5 minute lecture as to the difference between penne pasta and rigatoni! Yes I know the difference, I just made a mistake, maybe because I had 4 people watching me and all I wanted to do was get the hell out of there. I finally made it back to my seat and my 4 friends never left my side. All 4 of them stood a few feet away and watched every single bite I took. I eventually had to say something and since it was so bizarre I couldn't help but to laugh hysterically. I said "is this for real?" The 4 spectators didn't understand what I was asking nor did they understand how uncomfortable they had made myself and my boyfriend. I ate as fast as I possible could with all them watching. They, all 4 brought my check, change and watched as I tipped. Oh, yeah you wanted to know about the food right? Well, it was pretty good actually. Now, do I recommend it? No way! I would never subject a fellow yelper to such a horrible dining experience. Now that it's over and I look back, I can laugh even harder then when It was happening. Must say this is by far the craziest dinner I've ever had!

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This place had great food, good service, and a nice environment. My only complaint was the music they had indoors, a live band\/artist up front, who was SO INCREDIBLY LOUD that we were screaming at each other across the table.

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Pasta buffet until 9pm. Let me tell you, this was awkward! We walked in and were greeted by 2 employees. Not a single person in the place. Before we were even sat the hostess drug us over to a buffet table and began telling us about the homemade lasagna, breadsticks, salad, and whatever else was up there. She then sat us and was joined by another woman, that makes 3 people standing at our table. Okay so we sat down and I said, politely "okay, so what next?" We ordered drinks and then I was escorted back to the buffet table, yes by all 3 women. Now if this couldn't get any weirder, another person showed up, this time a man (the cook). He wanted to tell us all about the lasagna he made earlier and how great it was. I don't know about ya'll, but I really don't care for an audience especially and audience who happens to be the creator of the dish I just might pass up. I really felt obligated to try everything this guy cooked and I still had his 3 ladies standing behind me. I kid you not, the 4 of us stood there and decided what I might like to eat. To make matters worse, they had a create your own pasta bar, good lord I wanted to die. After plating some of everything from the first buffet I was shoved over to the create your own side. This was by far the worst part. I wanted to check out my options then maybe sit down and think about it first, but nope that wasn't an option. With 3 ladies and 1 cook with me I choose my pasta, sauce, veggies and spices and I got a big ol' plate of something I really didn't want. I made the mistake of calling penne, rigatoni and was given a 5 minute lecture as to the difference between penne pasta and rigatoni! Yes I know the difference, I just made a mistake, maybe because I had 4 people watching me and all I wanted to do was get the hell out of there. I finally made it back to my seat and my 4 friends never left my side. All 4 of them stood a few feet away and watched every single bite I took. I eventually had to say something and since it was so bizarre I couldn't help but to laugh hysterically. I said "is this for real?" The 4 spectators didn't understand what I was asking nor did they understand how uncomfortable they had made myself and my boyfriend. I ate as fast as I possible could with all them watching. They, all 4 brought my check, change and watched as I tipped. Oh, yeah you wanted to know about the food right? Well, it was pretty good actually. Now, do I recommend it? No way! I would never subject a fellow yelper to such a horrible dining experience. Now that it's over and I look back, I can laugh even harder then when It was happening. Must say this is by far the craziest dinner I've ever had!

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I wanted to go in the drive-thru line, but it had too many cars lined up for the lot size, so I parked and actually got out of my car. Very difficult location to park in, but I made it! ha ha Went inside, was greeted at the counter by a cashier in training. No problem. Luckily, I was not in a hurry and I have compassion for anyone trying to learn. I ordered the special advertised: 2 Double Cheeseburgers for $3.49, plus the 2 side orders for $3.00 (a reg. size fries and a side salad). I paid and since it was "to go", I was asked to wait for my number to be called. It took a little while (probably 5 minutes), but was handed my bundled bag of yummies with a smile and thank you. I did have to ask for croutons and a dipping sauce for the fries, but, that did not bother me. I was a little disappointed that the only salad dressing that appealed to me was the "French" dressing - WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THOUSAND ISLAND DRESSING???? I have to ask that of nearly every restaurant I go to!! Well, that being said, my dining partner and I left the Dairy Queen - noticed the drive-thru was empty by this time. Wow! Next time... And there WILL be a next time. Once home, the bag was opened, and the salad was small, but tasty and fresh, as were the fries. I was very impressed with the Double Cheeseburgers -- NOT AT ALL LIKE THE WEAK PHOTOS IN THEIR POSTER ADS!! These DQ Double Cheeseburgers were BIG, not only with ketchup and pickles -- but, piled high with FRESH tomato, red onion rings and lettuce!! VERY impressive for the bargain price!! Overall, I will return sooner -- rather than later! :)

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I've traveled all over the world. Mexico is the only country where I've never had a bad meal. I've got a love\/hate relationship with Nuevo. I hate the fact that they don't use shredded chicken. Cubed chicken chunks have no place in Mexican food. But I love their spicy green salsa which is available by request. One time they claimed they ran out of it but I asked the waiter for some in Spanish and the waiter "found some." You know it's an authentic restaurant when you have to order in their native language to get special treatment. This is the best Mexican restaurant I've found in CLEvage. If you have found a better one in the area please contact me. I give Nuevo the Joe "Bean" Esposito award. You're the best around . Nothing is gonna ever keep you down.

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The drive from the airport to my house via Rocky River drive is interesting to say the least. Car rental area, projects, abandoned storefronts, and overall misery give way to a nicer old neighborhood once you cross Puritas. This unassuming pizza shop sits between there and Kamm's Koroners. I am drawn to places with names like "Athens" or "Etruscan Emperor" as they offer some aura of Mediterranean splendor. It's only a storefront pick up joint, so the decor is pretty plain. They do have some generic "starving artists" paintings of Greek villages and baseball trophies on display. Apparently, they beat the Indians a few times. Pretty extensive menu for such a small place. I ordered the 8 cut "Athenian" pizza which is gyro themed(onion, tomato, white sauce). I left the meat out which makes me a hippie douche. They did include the yogurt sauce on the side. This was good for dipping the fried mushrooms in. I can't replicate that gyro sauce at home to save my life. Love that stuff. Also got an order of cheesy breadsticks. Total was 20. All was filling, and the service was friendly. I got to wait for my order sitting on my car while watching all the planes fly overhead to land at Hopkins. Not as close to the ground as that scene in Wayne's World, but close enough to get a kick out of it.

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My daughter and I had a fantastic meal here. We tried a variety of items. The Tostada de Ceviche was fantastic. We also tried the Pupusas, Arepas and Empanadas and everything was delicious. This is a real gem with a menu that is different than the typical Cleveland fare. We plan on being regulars.

0

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44126

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4.5

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This place is a longtime favorite. My mom and I go there pretty frequently when I head across town to visit her. I was overjoyed when they put one up here and the quality has still remained strong even though it's been open for quite a while. One thing I like a lot about this place is that several parts of the menu are very fluid--they are always introducing new shakes and beverages! I'm not much of a shake person, but for some reason I always get one here--maybe it's cause they're fat free yet still yummy? Another nice thing about this place is that nearly every menu item is awesome. I've had all types of food here--patty melts, cheeseburgers, plain burgers, and the salads--and they're all worth ordering over and over again. It takes me a LONG time to figure out what to order here! Plus, the prices are pretty reasonable, and if you use one of their frequently issued coupons, it's even lower!

0

82

17

44111

41.449633

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2

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1

0

1

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1

2

1

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236,769

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19,252

0

Great pizza! Online ordering! Fast, friendly service! Huge menu

0

82

17

44135

41.444486

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3.5

49

1

0

1

0

1

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236,769

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Bonnie's is where I lost my Leinenkugel virginity. I'd never even heard of the brew before my pal Lisa asked our ever-friendly waitress to slap a pitcher on our table. I'm not saying it's going to replace my cabernet, but it was definitely a tasty brew. I'm giving this divey sports bar four stars for sheer damn friendliness. The waitress greeted my friend by name, remembered mine when I was leaving, and made a point of checking on us to make sure we were brew happy. The food looked delightfully artery clogging, so next time I'm in the mood for an anti-cleanse, I'll buy a ticket to the Cleveland 'burbs and pool up a barstool at Bonnie's.

0

138

17

44126

41.437547

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3.5

41

1

2

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No too bad. Had first visit to the place this weekend. Had the Buffalo Chicken Pannini wrap. Menu could use a description other than "includes chips and a pickle or coleslaw" considering the wrap is stuffed with fries and coleslaw. Needed more sauce, other wise tasty. Boyfriend had the Carnegie Wrap and would most like to have it again. Extensive menu, worth the value.

0

82

17

44135

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3.5

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2

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Yummy and Quick! THE UP-SIDE: Tasty Mexican food in a colorful setting. I go here during the week for lunch and the food arrives quick and piping hot. THE DOWN-SIDE: Eh, you know. It's got that same vibe most Mexican restaurants have; slightly cheesy decor with slightly crummy "authentic" music. Not so bad that it's annoying though. THE SUM-IT-UP: I like this place. I really do. The food is good and the service is speedy. Check it out!

0

325

17

44070

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3

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The staff is super friendly and the décor is really nice! This location has very accessible parking, a nice bar, and the interior has a lot of seating. Unfortunately, the food is just not up to par with the Rocky River location Danny Boys at the moment, but I'm sure that'll change. The North Olmsted location provided less toppings on pizza and pasta dishes than the River one, at least in my experience and the experience of some coworkers that live in the area. I really want to love DB North Olmsted, I just think it needs a bit of time to find itself. UPDATE 1 - Tried the Tater Tots. They weren't bad, but were similar to tots you'd find at other locations with some tasty flavoring. Not really a stand-out dish, but was pretty delicious. UPDATE 2- Ordered the deep dish pepperoni and was kinda disappointed. Little toppings on our pizza compared to other brands of deep dish pizza. It was a 90% crust to cheese \/ sauce \/ pepperoni pizza. When I think "Danny Boys", I think delicious food stuffed with TONS of toppings. UPDATE: 3 - Heard a complaint from a coworker about the amount of fillings in his dish that he ordered over the weekend and one of the other people at his table. Will give it another shot down the road after they've been open a bit. UPDATE: 4 - Well, decided to give it another run. Went up there for my grandmother's birthday and decided to head in early to grab a table. Arrived shortly after 6 PM, waited ~45 minutes for a table and were eventually asked if we would be willing to seat 5 in one of the rounded booths to be seated quicker. it was a bit crammed, but we were pretty hungry. (For the record, I do not suggest more than 4 in these booths) We ordered our food around 7, but didn't receive our pizza until after 8. The manager was kind and apologized for the extended waits, even offering desert and a gift card for a return visit, which was much appreciated by our group. I know our experiences aren't indicative of all customers for this location, but I sensed that carry out customers were placed in priority when compared to the speed of service for seated customers in the restaurant. Although some of the food is delicious, the consistency has been hit or miss in our case and we will likely choose other locations before ordering from here. Best of luck to Danny Boys N. Olmsted, but there are other establishments that are quicker, cheaper, and offer similarly tasty pizza. Update #5: After being asked for my personal information from Danny Boys to send something (I'm guessing a gift card for the frustration with the issues above?) and providing said information, nothing was received. I didn't ask for anything initially, but don't promise a customer that you'll make things right and then drop the ball, twice.

0

325

17

44070

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3

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Being new to the neighborhood, I was seeking out unique places to get a good cup of coffee. I like to give the locals some business once in a while. I find their coffee is often better too because it has to be. This place is great! They have a drive through (majorly important) and their coffee doesn't have that burnt taste that you get at Starbucks. The service was really efficient. I want to go back to hang out for a while some lazy Saturday or Sunday morning. It seems like a great place for doing that.

0

420

1

85257

33.477178

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4.5

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we have gone here probley 5 times or so and the best thing is it,s close to the house but the last visit we ordered a shrimp dish and it had 4 shrimp in it for 7.95ish pad thai was not very exciting and they never asked how spicy i would like it , i stoped after work i was brain dead and did not think to mention it.luckily i had chili paste at home.I told my wife that we will need to venture a little farther for thai food from here on out

0

270

1

85205

33.436295

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4

54

1

2

1

0

1

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1

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236,771

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1,244

0

Excellent food, I tried the falafel and beef shawerma and truly one of the best I've ever tried

0

270

1

85210

33.394464

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5

355

1

2

1

0

1

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1

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236,771

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90

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Hookah Lounge with indoor and outdoor seating. It was very clean and spacious, not crowded like some hookah lounges. Yhe music played at a comfortable level. The couches were big and comfy. It smelled nice. They make lattes and have snacks, they are new, so no menu yet.

0

270

1

85210

33.394464

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4.5

13

1

0

1

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1

0

1

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236,771

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32,484

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This place wasn't fun... My friend and I planned to come here with high expectations but when we walked in we were both instantly bored. We came with $150 but only ended up spending $25 on food and golf. The golfing was boring and we were going to bowl but we thought "why waste money on bowling, listening to terrible 2009 music when we can go to an actual bowling alley like usual and have more fun?" I'm honestly never going to come back. We ended up going outside and sitting in front of the restaurant for an hour in the heat and had more fun than we did inside. It was funny because we would look at everyone going in and we'd see them come out 10 minutes later.

0

157

1

85234

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4

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2

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A first impression is worth so much... After months of waiting for a local Italian restaurant to open in the site of the old Rigatony's and Mardenaley's, we were eager to check out Cucina Di Venti on its second night in business. The building was absolutely spruced up both inside and out. It was apparent within a couple minutes of our arrival that the owners have never operated a restaurant -- with clues such as several un-bussed tables and improperly set tables with grimy salt and pepper shakers (on day two of operation! day two!). They did a few things that made me wonder if they've ever BEEN to a restaurant, such as handing out the (nearly indecipherable who-chose-this-font) menus in the lobby area and making us carry them as we followed the hostess who wandered through several half-full rooms and asked if we could see a place to sit...in a white-table-cloth, linen-napkin restaurant...one that charges North Scottsdale prices...it was a bit of a shock. On a positive note, the food was fine. I had to send my order to back to the kitchen because my "no cheese" request wasn't followed, but the cappellini pomodoro was quite good. Unfortunately my partner couldn't wait for my new plate to arrive because his lasagna wasn't hot enough to endure a delay. They were kind enough to comp us dessert because of the mistake, though the tiramisu arrived just after I started the pasta and was really just "eh". The staff was very friendly and clearly trying hard. Our server will probably be a good one when she's had more than two days' experience. I enjoyed having her at our table, though moreso because it was a comedy of errors rather than an excellent customer service experience. I'd like to see this restaurant survive. The neighborhood needs something in that location and an Italian place is most welcome. However, if they hope to survive 6 months they'll need to make better first impressions. My suggestion is that the owners hire a couple of career-waitress crones from a local diner who know basic restaurant operations and will whip the staff into line (and tell the owners what they need to hear). Then they should lower their prices to align with their customer demographic. We'll come back in a couple of months to see if they've learned some lessons. Until then, I'll keep my fingers crossed.

0

270

1

85201

33.434384

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3

13

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0

1

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1

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I came into Rochester's to watch football on a Sunday with my fiance and had a blast. Their hot wings has become a must have for me every Sunday. It is pretty incredible how so many restaurants and bars actually mess up this great American classic. I asked the waitress to add a little bit of kick to my wings and what did I get in return? These wings came out blazing! Just hot enough that it wasn't over the top and still enjoyable. Most importantly, I judge wings by how crispy they are, yet still tender in the middle. What ever they toss their wings in is a sure treat; amazing flavor for anyone who loves wings. Try them with your favorite beer (mine is Stella). All in all, the food was great, prompt and courteous service, and won't put a hole in your wallet. Definitely one of my favorite places for great food and beer.

0

270

1

85206

33.402147

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4

10

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,771

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23,254

0

Constrained by time, we really had no choice but to check into Bill Johnson's. A glorified sizzler at best, but man when I walked in it took me a few minutes to take in the decor. A line of faux tombstones out front, sawdust covered floors, an old-fashioned tub hanging above you, servers wearing gun holsters...you pretty much get the whole shebang. It's definitely a fun family restaurant when you're with kids, the service was friendly, but don't expect much from the fare.

0

270

1

85203

33.415562

-111.809971

2.5

20

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,771

null

5,865

0

I've been here twice over the past year, and each time the restaurant is clean and the staff is prompt and friendly. Taco Bell well is Taco Bell.

0

270

1

85205

33.435432

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2.5

11

2

1

0

1

0

1

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236,771

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11,631

0

I don't know how to drill it into my friends that I've met here in Arizona...PEI WEI AND PF CHANG'S IS N O T AUTHENTIC CHINESE FOOD. I've gone here 4 times, each with different friends and *gasp* my husband. This is the one place where he and I don't see eye to eye on. I told him after my last time there if he wants to go, he will have to find friends to go with. I'll be anywhere but there. I've had their pad thai with chicken, fried rice with shrimp, ginger broccoli and asian coconut curry...each time I've been massively disappointed. With their pad thai, there was an over abundane of sauce that should not be soaking into my food. It was extremely bitter and a bit sour as well. The chicken had been overdone. yuck. Their fried rice with shrimp was ok, even though I had specifically asked that no scallions and no peppers be put in (peppers in my friend rice? WTF?!). It was bogged down with far too much soy sauce for my liking. Like they had literally soaked it over night in soy sauce. I could manage to eat half of it before the soy sauce made me stop. The other dishes were passable, but again, I won't be going back here voluntarily. I think I'd rather eat at California Pizza Kitchen before ever setting foot in here again...actually, I think I may actually go to Rumbi's before Pei Wei. The atmosphere wasn't so bad, but it was loud. The open kitchen and hearing all the clattering of plates can get to you after a while. Mercifully the times I've been there were no screaming children, but I've heard horror stories from some friends that go there on a regular basis. I've been lucky. I just could never get a feel for the place - I never bonded with it. Maybe because it just never felt like fully authentic Chinese food. I can't quite put my finger on it, but this place is way off for me.

0

270

1

85204

33.38143

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2.5

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1

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On the surface Big Bowl is your typical family owned local Chinese place but it's my favorite. You'll find the standard fast-Chinese-food fare on the menu, plus a lot of extras. Their Boba Tea is great, and they offer ramen and tofu choices as well. The portions are big and the service is super friendly. If you can, save yourself time and go in to order, rather than relying on delivery. They're quick either way, but the owners are so happy to see you, it makes your meal taste so much better! Compared to other local places like House of Egg Roll, Big Bowl has bigger portions, comparable prices, and lots of extras.

0

270

1

85204

33.408272

-111.790282

4.5

37

1

0

1

0

1

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1

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236,771

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511

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I have a love-hate relationship with the Mesa Community Restaurant. I love the decor and the owner, Spiro. But I just hate the food. It's a free-standing building just off Country Club, with parking on the street or beside\/behind the building. Parking is never an issue. Inside, you'll find every color imaginable, with a heavy dose of teal. The plexi windows that enclosed the old smoking room have painted on Christmas decorations even in July, and there is an assortment of random photographs and prints on the walls. The food is Denny's or worse. Pastas are watery, burgers are uninspired, and hashbrowns are underdone. It's never that busy here, not that I'm surprised. The wait staff here is not great. I like to sit at the counter and watch people, and I've actually seen a waitress grab a handful of ice from the ice chest and drop it into a glass for a customer (right under the use the scoop or get fired sign!). But Spiro's a gem. If you decide to stop in, be sure to spend a few minutes chatting with him. Just don't get your hopes up with the food.

0

270

1

85201

33.425263

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3

15

1

0

1

0

1

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236,771

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FIRST! Hot damn this place is GREAT!! This place defines the term "hole in the wall Mexican". It's across the street from a thrift store, and literally sits on the street in front of a trailer park. Their breakfast is amazing and out of this world! For $4-$6 you can get a DELICIOUS Mexican breakfast. The service is friendly, food is the bomb, and price is cheap. You will not be disappointed with this place, unless yore a total retard douche.

0

270

1

85201

33.414789

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4.5

215

1

2

1

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1

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236,771

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33,640

0

good little sandwich shop. i know it is hard to compete against the large franchise guys so i wish them luck. the kids that work there need to increase their intelligence level a few notches. and try putting a little more meat on the sandwich and less lettuce.

0

270

1

85204

33.39046

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3.5

48

1

2

1

0

1

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1

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236,771

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33,416

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Impressive for a soft opening! Parking is tough, not sure the parking lot will be big enough. Ordered 4 piece combo. Took awhile to appear at the table but understandable. Food was hot and very tasty! Problems I felt was very cold and it is very loud. It was maybe 1\/2 full at 6:15 and we could not hear ourselves talk :( Since they call your name for ypur order it makes it very hard because we could not hear our name called. Not sure what can be done about that. We will be back so please look for an update ;)

0

270

1

85204

33.379381

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3.5

180

1

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Holy cow, when did good old Sizzler get so expensive! The Steak and Lobster which used to be an affordable $14.99 is now $21.99! Even the senior meals have gone up. And the steak looked pretty tiny, even for $8.99 (see photo). It was a tad chewy but did have real good flavor. The broccoli was excellent, Texas Toast was good, Peach Lemonade was pretty sweet. It was included with the meal but I would rather pay a dollar or two less and just drink water. I don't drink much during meals. I don't know why they make you pay up front when everything else is like a regular restaurant, server double checks your order, brings your food to you, checks back to see if everything is ok, refills your drink etc. My server, Andrew, did an excellent job. I thought it was a good idea to have people cut into their steak when it arrives to make sure it is cooked the way they like. That probably saves problems later like people taking advantage by eating part of a steak and then saying it isn't done right. Mine was perfectly cooked for medium rare. The broccoli was cooked perfectly. I could taste salt on everything though. I noticed alot of overweight people eating there, probably because of the all you can eat salad bar. I felt like I got a better deal money-wise at Golden Corral based on my last visit there but the Sizzler is close and convenient to motel.

0

270

1

85210

33.395974

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I have been frequenting this place since I was a little guy with my family so it does hold a warm little place in my heart as a decent Mexican food place. It's family owned, and has a fairly large menu. There's nothing really great and nothing really bad to say about this place, which is why I guess it doesn't do much for me. Sure it holds some degree of nostalgia for me and the tortilla chips are actually my favorite of all of the Mexican food places we frequent. (My taste in chips runs to the light and crispy side so if you like em thick and crunchy, you'll likely not share my enthusiasm.) But on the flip side, the last time I ate there I could have sworn I ordered the carne asada fajitas... yes yes, I know I did because my bill clearly stated "Carne Asada". However, I also remember eating something that resembled the bottom of an old leather shoe and was just as tough. Although I think the bottom of an old shoe would have had more flavor. Geez, so why 3 stars? Well, on the whole the food is good and the wait staff is friendly but I'll admit most of my rating probably comes from the chips and the fond memories. If you're nearby, you could find worse places to eat Mexican, but don't make a trip just to come to Mi Amigos.

0

270

1

85204

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3

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Der beste Döner, den ich je gegessen habe. Das Fleisch ist besonders gut, nicht aus gepresstem Fleisch sondern sehr dünn geschnittenes Kalbsfleisch und sehr fein gewürzt.(Leider hat Qualität auch ihr Preis) Meine Empfehlung ist ein Döner mit gemischten Gemüse und Salat. Wer großen Hunger hat, ist den Dönerteller sehr zu empfehlen. Denn dann kann man alles etwas davon haben, was man in der Vitrine sieht. PS. Viele Leute gehen auch zu Alaturka nur um Hausgemachtes Fladenbrot zu kaufen. Mehr davon siehe Fotos. ;p PS2: Es gibt immer ein Glas türkischer Tee gratis!

0

458

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70180

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Wait, so let me get this straight... You seat me at 5:40am, but you won't let me order anything off the after 6am menu because "certain chefs specialize in certain foods" so I can't order anything with bacon or sausage. Wow, I never realized frying breakfast meats was so damn hard. And even after I order off the limited before 6am menu... you don't even bring me my food til after 6:30?!?! Let me straighten another thing out... my friend CAN'T order scrambled eggs, bacon, and home fry potatoes. He can have scrambled eggs, NO bacon, and french fries. BUT, my other friend CAN have chicken fried steak, a biscuit, gravy, and HOME FRY POTATOES!?!?! And explain to me how I CAN'T order the salad that IS on the menu... BUT I CAN order the ahi tuna or chicken & waffles that AREN'T on the menu!?!? Then after I jump through all your hoops to order, you leave me with a menu with crosswords and puzzles on it, but you have the ONLY writing instrument in the whole restaurant?? And I think you better have a word with your "specialized" chefs in the back.... cause none of the food tasted good. LAME!!

0

216

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Everybody is losing their minds over Porchetta & Co, a tiny sandwich shop on Dundas West. With a limited menu (guess what they serve?) done well, it's no surprise. Though Porchetta & Co. isn't anywhere close to my roaming range for lunch, I decided to make the trek out and see what all the fuss was about. The buzz had been strong since they opened and the waves of main-stream media coverage had just begun. At the time of my first visit, eye magazine had just pushed their review out the door, Globe & Mail was slated for the Saturday, and NOW Magazine was on deck. Despite all this, I pretty much went in with no expectations. It helped that I hadn't had a proper porchetta sandwich before. Given my greenness, I decided that the basics were in order and opted for their plain porchetta sandwich. Nice bits of crackling, charred and caramelized fatty bits, a little olive oil on the bun, and all that lovely porky goodness. It's an excellent sandwich, but I didn't think it was worth the insanity. Except I kept thinking about it. That taste. The textures. And when I could make my next visit? Two days later, I found myself at their door again. I didn't think I'd be back so soon, but the memory of my first sandwich lingered and thoughts of my next sandwich compelled me. This time, I took the recommendation of rapini and truffle sauce. To be honest, I thought the bite of the rapini distracted from the delicious nuances of porchetta and that the truffle sauce got lost in it all. Not bad, but the plain sandwich was better to me. Luckily, you can get the rapini on the side, which is perfect, I think. And speaking of sides, I tried the potatoes. While okay, I don't really need to supplement my sandwich with anything, so these spuds are off my re-order list. Also on offer is a soup of the day. Their creamy cabbage soup with smoked bacon was quite nice, not too salty, and had a liberal dose of grainy mustard. Very chowder-like and fortifying against the cold. With the sandwich, a small soup was a bit much for lunch. I managed not to fall into a food coma when I got back to work. Despite the distance travelled, I didn't have to wait long to get my food - maybe 5 minutes at off-peak hours - and I managed to snag one of the few stools in the small space both times as well. But I can imagine that during the lunch-hour rush, you'd be out of luck. While I still maintain that this is a bit too far out of my lunchtime grazing area, it doesn't really matter. Count me in as one who's lost her mind too. Happily. (x-posted from the blog, foodpr0n)

0

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So Five Guys is finally here in Canada at the tail end of T.O.'s burger craze. My advice is to park your expectations of what a T.O. burger should be at the door because the only thing they serve here is an all-American burger. You don't get to pick your cheese from a silly selection of 10 different cheeses. They only have American cheese (ie. processed yellow cheese). The bun is a white bread, sesame burger bun. There are no ciabattas or whole wheat buns to be found here. Your choice of veggies stop at lettuce and tomatoes. There is no arugala or portabello on this menu. And you can forget about getting to pick your choice of lamb, chicken, or Kobe beef. It's 100% ground beef only here! Five Guys only serves a proper artery clogging, all-American burger and makes no apologies for it. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger and it was everything you would expect from a burger conceived in the USA. The burger is thick and heavy, the cheese is processed in two layers of bright yellow goop, the bread is a soggy mess, and the bacon is piled high and greasy. And their small fries is ridiculous. I couldn't even find my burger under all the fries in the paper bag they gave me! If your name is Fat Albert you might call it a small order, but for the rest of us mortals, we call it a shovelful. The great thing about Five Guys is that they don't charge you $1-$2 for each topping, like most T.O. gourmet burger joints. All of their toppings are free and applied liberally. When I got my burger, it was a mess because of all the stuff they tried to cram in there, but it was oh so good! I think the next time I come back I'll just have the burger with mustard and ketchup because the rest of the burger's elements can hold up on their own. This beast is a sinful heart attack inducing mess and you gotta try it! One word of advice for those with peanut allergies though... everything is cooked in peanut oil here so don't come here!

0

492

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L4L 3B1

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3.5

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25,602

0

Daikoku Sushi & Ramen Bistro has closed down...and is replaced by this pretty similar ramen restaurant. I liked that you can choose your own ingredients, noodle type and soup base (spicy or non); no vegetarian options however, as all soup is pork based. They also do sushi, which I did not eat. I read other reviews that said the sushi was unique & I can agree only based on the pictures on my placemat (kiwi topped sushi? i'd try that!) The ramen was only okay; not great, but certainly not bad. It might earn more stars if the overall meal had cost less or if the food was crazy amazing. To give you an idea, I had spicy soup 5.50, regular ramen no $add, chicken 2.00 & a boiled egg 1.00. for a total of $8.50. This is not a bad price for ramen, but I expected to be wow-ed and I wasn't really. The chicken didn't taste very fresh - next time I am going to get a fried meat. Nevertheless, it had nice decor and seating & despite my above review, I really appreciate the variety and would go back to get something different. I do want to go back and try the milk base soup, or the soy milk based soup!

0

249

18

L3R 5G1

43.85777

-79.359845

3

20

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

10,561

0

If you like... $20 dollar martinis that taste like regular martinis Forgettable food that tries too hard Hit and miss service staff Hipster pretensions then Kultura is for you. A beautiful space which sorely lacks substance; disappointing and barely mediocre.

0

475

18

M5A 1J4

43.6505

-79.371493

3

46

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

6,188

0

If you are coming here for the pizza then don't bother. Average at best -heck..even worse than domino's =\/ -too pricey and they take they take too long.

0

475

18

M6R 2M6

43.648706

-79.449859

4

98

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

15,619

0

New place that replaced Phuket paradise. I passed by multiple times but finally dropped in to try. Their menu had tried and true classics like bulgogi and janchi guksu and some modern dishes like Fruit Bibimguksu. It was a hot day so I decided to try the fruit and I was pleasantly surprised. It was a savoury dish that was tangy and spicy and the fruit was just right in adding that sweetness. It was cold so it was the perfect dish for a summer day. Portions were pretty good and the price ($10.5) was great. I would definitely try the Kong Guksu when I go back! Also, the Korean name for it is the and noodle (in case some where searching and looking for it online like i was) and its English name is the guksu and noodle.

0

249

18

L3T 2C4

43.816938

-79.424103

4

40

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

11,572

0

What used to be called STOCK restaurant at the Trumph I later realized they changed the name of this place to American Restaurant. Much of ths venue has not changed and for the most part its just a rebranding per-say. The place is loud, lots of fancy schmancy decor and a nice bar at the back. The servers and very polite and always making sure you've been taken care of. My buddy and I decided after Nuit Blanche to get some shelter and boy did we choose a classy place for drinks. Though they have selections, keep in mind of the venue, its the Trumph, so you'll be paying above normal prices for drinks. After ordering two glasses of Ammaretto\/ ginger ale, our bill came to $32!!!! To me it was no surprise as I've been here before for a drink date :) Would I come back here, perhaps to enjoy the lovely partial outdoor balacony that overlooks southbound....however no drinks....just A DRINK lol...

0

475

18

M5H 4G5

43.649505

-79.379935

3.5

77

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

12,586

0

This is a newly opened location in the vicinity of the young and eligible hood. I've been watching the opening of this location with anticipation for the past couple of months and the delayed gratification was well worth it! Highlights: - The food: I ordered the 6oz Hero Burger, and it was cooked to a succulent medium-well, as per my request, with perfect grill marks! And served on a soft bun topped with my fresh toppings of choice (lettus, tomatoes, red oninons, pickles, mayo, ketchup, and my favourite the maple chipotle BBQ sauce) - Quick service. This may of course change as they should, rightfully, pick up more traffic over the coming weeks! - Welcoming staff: nothing beats a service with a genuine smile and everyone from the cashier to the grill boys seemed friendly. - Location: perfect uptown downtown location within a few minutes of the Yonge and Eglinton Subway Station. - Prices: 6oz burger goes for $5.99 and considering 100% Angus beef patty, in addition to the portion size, this pricing is definitely justified! I need to mention that there is a smaller 4oz burger that sells for $4.99, which would still satisfy and a monster of an 8oz for $6.99, large enough to be shared! Food: A Service: A Food presentation: A Atmosphere: B+ Prices: A Recommended?: Yes

0

475

18

M4P 2L5

43.708676

-79.39045

2

10

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

7,720

0

Bairrada's a bustling, popular spot for Portuguese, and for good reason. While they're best known for their BBQ chicken and multiple cod recipes, Bairrada has a rotating menu of weekly specials, so there's different stuff every day. I just tried the stewed goat with potatoes and rice, and it was delicious (though not the best choice if you're looking for a light meal). This location is spun off from the first Bairrada on College (there's also another, bigger location in Mississauga). There's a dining room, as well as a separate take-out entrance off on the side which connects to the kitchen. While you're waiting for your order, you can watch them scramble about and lug huge pots of rice.

0

475

18

M6N 1K9

43.669945

-79.478101

3

16

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

23,374

0

This may or may not be the most objective review since I am currently three sheets to the wind. The Paddock is about what you'd expect from a tiny, not quite hole in the wall spot that used to be owned by Jeff Healey. It's next door to the Basement which you would know if you were a 90s raver in Toronto. Neither of those things are positives but for some reason the Paddock kinda pulls it off. It's small, the bathrooms are ridiculously small to the point of people peeing on each other just to get at a urinal and the drink service is hit or miss depending on what 80s hooker hold over you've managed to flag down acknowledges you. Through all of that, somehow, it sort of pulls off an unpretentious cool vibe and I don't understand how. If you're looking for a standard "get it in ya and get drunk" bar, then this isn't a bad place. The drinks are reasonably priced and it can be just as much a dance party as it can a small quiet place to have a pint. It really seems to depend entirely on who shows up at the time. I'll hit it up again to see how it is on a night that a birthday party and "retro-90s" dance party aren't happening and let you know how it goes.

0

475

18

M5V 2R4

43.646818

-79.404245

3

18

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

6,197

0

Everything we've had were very well seasoned and balanced. While most Korean places near Christie are stuck in the 80s with heavy use of MSG and salt, this place executes modern Korean cuisine very well. Instead of more commonly used gas grill, they use induction cooktops for table grilling, so the air in the place is less stuffy and we walked out not smelling like K-bbq which is a big plus. Definitely worth the 1hr drive from Oakville.

0

475

18

M5S 1X9

43.665923

-79.406822

3.5

71

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

18,921

0

New Yonge Street location - dined July 4. Bad experience beginning to end. Reserved a table at the window overlooking the patio. When greeted by hostess, they had no note of table just a reservation.Staff are young and inexperienced at attending to customers in a higher end restaurant. Bathrooms were a mess. Soap pouring out of an over sized dispenser onto a soap dish - overflowing onto the vanity. Something you would expect to see in a low end economy restaurant. Garbage overflowing with paper towel. Waited too long for server to take our drink order. We ordered sparkling water and lime\/lemon. Water arrived with no lemon when we asked the server again, she returned to the table holding two lemons in her hand! Food took a long time - it was a Saturday evening. We ordered the arugla salad. Dressing had little flavour. Steak skewers were dry and served with bread ????. Orecchiette under cooked and had little flavour. Our martinis tasted like kool aid. We couldn't get out of the restaurant fast enough. Overpriced for quality of food and service. Hopefully it will improve as they work out the kinks. The venue is well decorated, great location and we love the other Cibo locations. Sadly this one doesnt rank anywhere near those.

0

475

18

M4P 2H5

43.711421

-79.399363

3

108

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

30,655

0

If you're looking for rolls drizzled with mayo or stuffed with cream cheese, don't come here. (Just wanted to get that out of the way!) Now that we've gone a second time, I think it's pretty safe to say this place is our favourite sushi place in Toronto. With only ten seats and two seating times (6pm and 8:30pm), make a reservation so you won't be disappointed. There is a menu for drinks with a selection of sake and beer. A wet towel is given to each guest to clean your hands and to continue using if you choose to pick up the sushi with your fingers. There is no food menu. Everyone gets the chef's choice of fish for the day. Everything is amazing. The texture and taste of the fish is sublime. We are talking straight up nigiri sushi---ranging from 18-20 courses with a small dessert at the end. $80 per person. Totally worth it. If you want to have traditional, Japanese sushi, this is it. The range of fish is incredible. Last time we had Uni (sea urchin) but since it's no longer in season, we were able to try other delicacies of the day. I've never had Shima Aji (striped jack\/white trevally) before. That was so good! You can't find this just anywhere either! I can't compliment them enough. Service was extremely friendly and welcoming. The pacing of the dinner is very comfortable. You can savour each piece and never feel rushed. I hope they get to the point where they are booked weeks (months?) in advance. I want to see these types of places succeed. You can tell the chef really cares about what he's serving and is maintaining high standards. I've already recommended Yasu to numerous people, some of whom have already been and plan on returning as well. I love making a recommendation and having it so well-received!

0

475

18

M5S

43.662727

-79.403279

4.5

248

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

26,176

0

I dismissed this place 20x over because I don't eat bread and a deli is not a friendly place for someone like me. Then a friend of mine tried to explain to my stubborn self that it was actually a Korean place. Bull#*#. However, this gem of knowledge proved true with a lunch affordable. Also the quick and a friendly staff has even come to accept that I'm the only person in the world ordering my Bulgogi without rice. The Spicy chicken special straight out of a crockpot homemade is a winner and student favorite. For those of us in classes on St George there are the following top nearby options in order from gross to decent: 6. Chinese truck - no idea how they ruined food that's good almost no matter what 5. Gross convenience store sandwiches 4. Stale pizza in Robart's 3. Innis College - sometimes a bit iffy in the health department (check the inspection passes is all I'm saying) 2.Hot Dog stand ($1 cheaper in front of Robart's instead of Bloor & St. George) - The Polish is too expensive, stick with a spicy Italian 1. Varsity Deli

0

475

18

M5S 2G4

43.664354

-79.400545

3

19

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

9,104

0

Excellent cuisine, chef is a boss, waitresses are goddesses and it's always a pleasant vibe.

0

475

18

M3H

43.786561

-79.468835

4.5

29

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

15,208

0

Wow, Yorkdale did good. The new food court at Yorkdale is now called Dine on 3. Who knows what used to be up here, but now (near the Banana Republic and MAC) you'll find yourself in a ultra modern, Urban Eatery like oasis of fast food and restaurants. Yes, they've added two new restaurants - a Pizzeria and a ramen place. I checked out the menu for ramen, and it's about $8-10. Both have sit down and waiter service. Up here is also Big Smoke Burger, Thai Express, Paloma Gelato, Glow-Express and the usually, but updated facade of KfC, A&W, Jimmy the Greek, Teriyaki Experience etc. There's also an espresso bar yet to be opened that serves Illy Coffee with a loungey area on the 2nd floor. The ceilings were a bit low, but the place is HUGE. And there is a lounge space and patio to the back of the room. There's not much to look at, but it's nice to have a spot outside. But it's small. We didn't eat here, but I also found out that there are purse hooks under each table. Sweet! I think this is a really smart move, as Yorkdale expands with higher end stores etc, this space, I can't wait to eat here, or spend more time in the mall, which I guess is their objective. Today was their grand opening and they had a live DJ! Worth taking a visit. I wonder what they will do with the old space. I bet Holts will take over.

0

475

18

M6A 2T9

43.726466

-79.452973

3.5

29

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

17,544

0

This place is so popular that you are almost guaranteed to wait in line for breakfast. Already, that sorta sucks, but the people at Boom know how much waiting sucks, and they make up for it by every so often coming around with samples of muffins. At least you don't have to starve while you wait. When you finally get to take a seat, I must say that I've often been annoyed by how slow the service is. I mean, sure, it could be much worse, but when you sit there for 15 minutes before someone comes to take your order, you quickly realize why there's always a line. And finally, the food. It's good. I can't deny it. I've come back here because the food is really worth it. Granted, not the best eggs I've had, but their potatoes on the side are easily the best I've had with breakfast. If it weren't for the wait, I'd probably be here more often.

0

475

18

M6G 1C8

43.654698

-79.421806

3

70

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

33,573

0

Amadeus is fucking awesome!!! What a perfect patio for drinking and chillin away the afternoon with some tru neighborhood peeps. And the musical talents are a-class. My hubby and I split the grilled sardines, they were totally cool and split the plate for us and it was delicious. Great sangria, too. Good times, these are the good times.

0

475

18

M5T 2L6

43.654037

-79.402027

3

42

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

30,940

0

After months of anticipation for their Toronto opening, I was super excited to try Jelly Modern Doughnuts. The Jelly Modern website says that they "reinvent the doughnut with sophisticated flavours and high quality ingredients to create a uniquely crafted artisan treat" - sounds amazing, right? Soft opening was today, and Kiddo and I were there first thing! The shop is really cute, design-y with lots of modern white, hot pink accents, and a pink "velvet rope" to manage those inevitable lineups. We purchased 4 regular doughnuts @ $2.75 each, and 2 "Three Bite" mini-doughnuts @ $2.25 each. (Jelly doesn't charge tax on orders of 6 or more.) Flavours purchased were: Madagascar Vanilla, Coconut, Smores, Cinnamon-Sugar, Maple Bacon, and Lemon Curd. Cinnamon-Sugar is a cake doughnut, the others are all raised yeast doughnuts. Cinnamon-Sugar is coated in cinnamon and sugar of course, and Coconut has coconut on the outside, but all of the other doughnuts sported a thick glaze or chocolate coating. After sampling all these flavours, I have to say, I found these doughnuts to be.... not that exciting. Not exactly "meh", but I'm not crazy about them. I personally find them to be a bit too doughy and very over-glazed. I prefer light, dry glazing; and this is more of a thick, wet glaze. I don't want my glaze to be like icing or frosting, I actually want glaze. Doughnut people - it's like a Krispy Kreme glaze - heavy and very sweet. I'm not a fan of Krispy Kreme's, and I can take or leave these. As for the cake cinnamon-sugar doughnut, it seemed almost overdone, too crispy on the outside, and lacking anything special about the crumb on the inside. On the plus side, it was coated with just the right amount of cinnamon-sugar. My favorite flavour by far was the coconut, with coconut cream and coconut on top. It was truly delicious. I will be going back for more coconut!! The biggest disappointment was the lemon curd. I love a lemon curd doughnut, but this lemon curd was just blah, utterly forgettable. With the addition of the doughy doughnut and very thick glaze, the overall effect was way too sweet and cloying, not the little bite of sunshine that lemon should be! Also was hoping for more from the maple bacon - the maple glaze is very heavy and very sweet; the balance with the bacony salty goodness just wasn't there. (Dough Toronto @ Beast's maple bacon is a far superior doughnut in every way.) I love doughnuts, and I think that's one of the reasons I'm not so crazy about these - they actually remind me of cupcakes, with the too sweet and the overglazed quality, they seem to have more in common with the cupcake than the doughnut. High quality ingredients? Sure. Sophisticated? Not so much. Artisan? Not really. But if you like your doughnuts to be more like cupcakes, you will probably love Jelly Modern. Either way, it's a nice addition to the Toronto doughnut scene, go visit and try them for yourself! Or check my doughnut list for other places to get your TO doughnut fix. :)

0

475

18

M5S 2M8

43.657046

-79.404907

3.5

69

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

5,259

0

Aunties and Uncles I woke up on Saturday morning whining to myself that I was starving, sleepy, didn't feel like getting out of my pajamas, brushing my teeth, or cooking. And then suddenly everything made sense. I phoned up my best friend, walked out the door, took a whiff of my armpits (not bad) and in a flash there we were waiting in line (yes, always) at Aunties and Uncles. Aunties and Uncles is a hole in the wall restaurant just off College Street. With it's beaten up kitchen, somehow surviving from the fifties, black and white photos, and random conglomeration of antique chairs and tables, this no-bull brunch place is an old-school wonder suitable for families and hangover sufferers alike. All the breakfasts come with heart-warming challah and potato salad and the French toast (made with challah as well) is out of this world.

0

475

18

M5S 2P1

43.657

-79.40677

3.5

324

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

18,954

0

Finally, after months (maybe month...) of waiting, Fancy Franks is OPEN! I've been eying this gem as it's been going up over the last month or so, and finallyyyy got to try it today! Fancy Franks is a hot dog joint which also specializes in mini doughnuts (WTF AM I IN HEAVEN!!?), while I didn't try the doughnuts today, I did get to try two of their hot dogs, their fries and even got a cute little fountain drink! This is definitely more of a lunch style place, with large bar seating (TIP: I really wish you would install coat hooks underneath). The decor is, I'm going to go with hot-dog chic, as one wall is covered in vintage hot-dog pics, and there is an old school counter where your toppings are added. They even have glass bottle pop (YAY!) but it is Pepsi (BOO!). After taking a look at their wall menu, and then discovering their much easier to read paper menu, we ordered the California one (90210 something) and the pulled pork one (Southern something - obviously I'm good with names). You can choose between frank and sausage, as well as a variety of toppings and whole wheat or white buns. The southern frank was SO good - topped with pulled pork and delicious slaw, you can't really go wrong. The California one was good, but was a little dry (TIP: avocado salsa instead of avocado!). The fries come in a huge portion (definitely split-able) and were salty and delicious. One thing to note, is that I didn't see a veggie option - not super surprising at a hot dog restaurant, but just a tip! With 10-12 more hotdogs to try, as well as the mini doughnuts, and considering this is walking distance from work - Fancy Franks, I'll be seeing you!

0

475

18

M5T 1S3

43.657639

-79.402645

3.5

105

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

12,537

0

Good espresso, great bakery. The place is very new, a bit hard to spot from outside, but huge and stylish inside. Nice ambience. Worth checking!

0

475

18

M5V 2B5

43.647615

-79.402618

4

23

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

8,158

0

Everyone seems to love this place. It's often touted as a hipster hang out, and when I'm not hearing about how cool it is, I'm hearing about how good the food is. But no one thought to tell me some vital information about this little breakfast nook. NO FRIED EGGS. If you want to go out for a classic sunny side up, or some over easy, do not come here. They just don't do it. Once in a while you can have runny eggs if poached is a special of the day, but that's not often. Learning this (the hard way) was a big bummer for me because the first time I went, I was really in the mood for a good ol' bacon and sunny side up eggs. So, after being egg-blocked on this one, I got over myself and decided to order the French toast. I must say that I was impressed. They make their French toast out of a French baguette, and they'll even carmalized some brown sugar for that added flavour. Yummy food, indeed. But no fried eggs.

0

475

18

M6J 1V9

43.650865

-79.412429

3.5

168

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

8,138

0

Delightful baked goods - chocolate, vanilla, and carrot cupcakes all delicious, and come in bite-size portions. The icing is rich and tasty, not your typical sugar-paste. The butter tart's crust-to-filling ratio was off (too much crust) but still tasty. Well worth a visit! The brownie cupcake was really satisfying, with a soft, truffle-like centre. Watch out for these ones!

0

475

18

M5T 2K2

43.654425

-79.400544

3.5

29

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

5,524

0

I visited this place within the first week of opening by suggestion of my dining partner. I was surprised at the address, because I couldn't recall there being a restaurant. It's a little out of the way, being east of Palmerston. It turns out that Hi! There used to be a bar, so it doesn't ring in our mind's eye as a food location. Unfortunately for Hi! There, there was nothing specifically notable about the place, except that the rice was under cooked. They have decent prices, especially at lunch time, but there are a dozen other places down the street doing exactly the same thing. I have no idea how they're going to compete. Best of luck to them.

0

475

18

M6G 1K5

43.664619

-79.412971

4

11

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

26,687

0

Song Cook's have to be one of the nicest Korean\/Chinese Restaurant I have been to. When I was greeted by this young Korean man that speak perfect English asking if I want to sit at the table or at the warm seating platform, I know it will be different from the other places I visit. Prices wise, I am surprise how affordable the prices are. All the items are priced under $10!! And this place is perfect for solo diner like me that could not make up their mind since they have 1 person Combo!! Now I can try more than 1 dish without stuffing myself crazy or paying double the price! Half JaJangMyun + Half ChamPong (Veg, beef, black bean sauce on noodles & spicy seafood noodle soup) - $8.50 - the portions are huge!! I was full after eating the soup noodles... - Spicy Seafood broth was quite spicy and rich.. not that waterdown version.. definitely have a nice kick to it.. - The seafood though is really small... baby versions of everything... shmrips, squids and mussels - The Korean version of the black bean sauce noodles was good too. Not too salty with a lot of onions inside.. if you don't like eating onions, you might have to skip this dish.. and of course more raw onion on the side if you want extra! - Noodle are Homemade... a little chewy with a lot of bite... really light not floury at all. All the waitstaffs at Song Cook's speaks perfect English so you will have no problem asking questions about the menu... and if you want to practice your Korean too, you are more than welcome. They are all polite and helpful... + 1 star to that!! No lunch Specials though... but with their price, the quality of their food and services and the nice deco... they don't need lunch specials to bring in the crowds! They accepts Amex, Mastercard, Visa and Interac.

0

492

18

L4J 1V7

43.798408

-79.422263

4

269

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

22,685

0

Eventhough the grand opening discount is off now, things are still very fresh and the owner is trying to do the best to satisfy the customer, A+

0

475

18

M4N 2N1

43.733457

-79.404207

4

89

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

26,828

0

Great Portuguese Chicken on the edge of Little Portugal. I've only ever had the grilled chicken, and the accompanying rice and potatoes. Amazing grilled chicken. Get it with the hot sauce, it not really that hot anyway. "Roasted" Potatoes are a let down, as they are deep fried. Rice is the standard fare (no olives IIRC) with peas and carrots. Both the 1\/2 chicken dinner (with rice and potatoes) amd the whole grilled chicken are about $9 plus tax. The place is tiny, and if you are inside for more than one minute you will smell exactly like your meal (women, if you want to get ravaged by your men - take note). If you want to eat this fabulous chicken while seated in a place that is not your home, the bar next door serves the same hot fresh chicken to order. What else is on the menu? I don't know and I don't care.

0

530

18

M6E 2W3

43.687321

-79.438985

4

23

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

2,083

0

I don't normally write reviews unless 1. I am amazed by the food or service or 2. I hated it and wouldn't mind telling the world not to ever waste your money. Sadly, I'm going with the latter on this one. The only perk to this place is the atmosphere. Good job on the design.. But the service, my god.. I have never been so annoyed. TWO servers plus a manager and they only had to deal with our table and one other table.. 15 minutes for the water, 25 minutes for one of the four drinks we ordered and to top it off, they didn't bother telling us they didn't have a bartender and expected us to wait 25 minutes to get one drink anyone could make. When we got fed up and wanted to pay for the nasty frozen cheesecake they brought us, their POS system was down. At the end of this all, the manager didn't even bother apologizing nor did he even acknowledge that the only two tables present were not impressed. Please don't waste your time or money on this place. I don't see them staying open for business for much longer.

0

249

18

L3T 2C6

43.826628

-79.426404

3

11

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

9,886

0

It is my honour and privilege to let the world know of the best middle eastern restaurant i have ever tried in my life. i have been going here since i was a kid. It is unfortunate that nowhere downtown - lets call that anywhere south of st. clair, across the city from east to west- can you find a good falafel, much less a great one. And so, rather than continue to bemoan the bad falafel boring this city, let me confirm for you the freshness of a falafel you will taste tucked away amongst fresh vegetables, and real hummous (thats not HUMMUS as pronounced like "BUM" with an "H" + US--for there is no such word--try pretending that you are about to hock a loogie while saying "whom" then "moose" and you might come close to the proper pronunciation - sorry pet peeve), dripping in tahina and lord almighty in a soft, as in with substance, feels like fresh bread, easy to open up for a pocket-full-of-goodness pita and there you have it. AND THIS IS JUST A MEASLY FALAFEL SANDWICH! god forbid you should try the hummous with meat, or the siniyeh in tehina sauce (imagine a flattened pancake of spiced lamb covered in what essentially is melted tehina {tahini}), or even simple pickled prizes like olives and pickles. for appetizers try the sambousek, or the kubbeh, both fried pastries, filled with ground lamb (different styles); or the labaneh, which is a type of cream cheese. If youve read any of my other reviews, you know i could go on. And i will. Just to say that after youre finished eating, feel free to go next door to their grocery store and buy more falafel, more hummous, more of all the stuff you just wolfed down and check out many middle eastern foods made and imported from that part of the world for your enjoyment. (for a new take on chips, try BISSLI snacks.) sigh. okay. im feeling depressed now. I might have to trudge my way out, halfway through this month, down to davisville subway station and buy a metropass or a day pass and just go there. its that good.

0

471

18

L4J 6X2

43.795806

-79.433973

4

63

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

3,183

0

Had a truly wonderful meal here. The appetizers, main course, and desserts were all equally wonderful. The service was top notch. When they brought the bread I was initially disappointed. No oil and balsamic vinegar, no butter. Then I tried a piece. WOW, it was amazing and didn't need anything extra. The beef tenderloin was one of the best meals I can remember having. The chocolate torte was the perfect finish to the evening. The Lobster gnocchi was also incredible.

0

475

18

M4V 1B8

43.677587

-79.40705

4

28

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

30,744

0

Amazing! The food is so good, very reasonably priced and very child friendly. We ordered pan vege fried dumplings(tasted house made), 2 orders of Miso soup, spicy teriyaki beef noodle bowl and spicy thai beef noodle bowl it was only $26.84!! Service was good, food amazing! We will definitely be going back . The menu is clean and easy to look through, all dishes have vege, chicken, beef and shrimp options. What we both ordered was distinctly different and we loved them equally.

0

475

18

M6R 1X3

43.653816

-79.451497

3.5

34

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

24,409

0

Wines intimidate me as much as lion, tigers, and bears; that is to say, a lot. My palate for wine is as refined as oil from the oil sands; that is, not at all. (It's analogy day!) Add in the pretentiousness that sometimes comes with wine tastings, airings, and you have me running the opposite way when I hear "wine". Enter Mavrik wine bar. This little wine bar on Queen west opened up fairly recently and is as cozy as your favorite pajamas (ok, i'll stop). It's a small space, but one that makes for an intimate, friendly atmosphere. No dress code, pleasant servers, friendly owners, no pretentiousness, just (mostly) wine. As the owner explained to me, they carry "artisinal" vintages of wine, which is something along the lines of micro brewed beer, or wines made in smaller batches. They have about 30 different wines and the owners and servers took the time to help me understand what the heck I was drinking. Not to say I'm the Einstein of wine now, but I think it did help, at least now I'm like the young apprentice (is that an analogy?) The friendliness and atmosphere take away some of the intimidation of wine tasting and lets you have some fun without looking like an idiot. All in all, it's a great spot for both wine lovers and those less wine-refined individuals as me, and a nice meet up spot for friends to hang out (face it, once you hit your late 20s, sports and dive bars just can't be an every-outting thing anymore. Dive bars get old like... oh wait, I said I'd stop). The best part is, if I give up on wine while my friends keep on trying new ones, i can always opt for a beer :)

0

475

18

M6J 1E5

43.646613

-79.407357

4

33

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

32,920

0

Grand opening day today and I'm excited just as a local resident! 1st meal steel cut oats with fruit and it is yummy. Super friendly staff, beautiful layout and design. Can't wait for lunch! Will update review as eat my way through their menu. Welcome to Corktown! Edit: Try the Blackout Lemonade! My favourite

0

475

18

M5A 1M5

43.656063

-79.357131

3.5

79

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

7,898

0

Whoo hoo! First to review! T-Swirl is an American franchise that makes sweet and savoury Japanese style crepes and this is the first Canadian franchise that has opened up here in Markham. Japanese Crepes are different from traditional crepes as rice flour is used instead of regular flour so this is a gluten free alternative for those who are interested. Rice flour based crepes are much more crispy then flour based crepes so the crepes actually stay crispy longer. These guys just opened today so my friend grabbed a #11 T-Swirl Fruit Cocktail Crepe. It was excellent! They definitely didn't skimp on the fillings as it was filled to the rim and for an average appetite big enough to share, but I'm pretty sure many of you will be a little greedy and eat the whole thing by yourself:) Most people will probably compare this to Muncheez but I haven't gone there yet, so can't compare the two. But being Japanese style crepes you really shouldn't compare the two anyways. They just opened and have 20% Grand Opening on all crepes till Augusts 4th, so take advantage of this special. The service was a little slow but that is completely understandable as they just opened and hopefully they will become more efficient. Look forward to trying many more crepes to come! UPDATE: Just went back today and tried a savoury crepe and went for the Angus Short Rib... OMG!!!! It was outstanding! The flavour combination was awesome with the Angust Short Rib, Veggies, Chipotle Mayo etc.. was fantastic! I'm still drooling about it since I had it!

0

249

18

L3R 4P9

43.856733

-79.303643

3.5

54

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

7,434

0

So Glad they are back. Pizza Roma, because "Ristoranté Roma" and then "Draft Picks" but now returns to the old school format as "Roma1090" The Seafood Panzarotti is the best ( though I noticed it has been a little light on the Seafood lately) That is their classic dish. California has the Veal Sandwiches, and Roma has the Panzarotti. This is one of the classic dishes of Italian Toronto. Calamari, Mussels, Baby Shrimp, Scallops, all fried in a panzarotti. Nothing goes better than a Brio with this, and Pizza Roma ( Roma 1090) are perfect. I miss the late night delivery they used to have, but when i got the pizza at midnight, the driver and i both joked about how "5 AM was great 10 years ago, but we are both that much older now" The Food Still Rocks, at Pizza Roma, I'm glad the original owners have the place back and are still cooking with the same amazing style.

0

475

18

M6H

43.660149

-79.434113

3.5

30

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

35,954

0

In the Asian culture, the number 'four' is not lucky but I took my chances to eat at Bloke and 4th and it was well worth the risk. This resto lounge opened recently in the King and Spadina space that was formerly mBurger and is more of a club during the nights but with the guys from the Food Dudes catering services in the kitchen, the food was fresh, innovative and delicious. Here the number 4 is the name of the game. Most of the 'sharing appetizers' are portioned in fours and even the drink cocktail has the drink du jour which is lucky number 4. The menu is all about their social appetizers which are their sharing plates and mains. Our selections included their charcuterie board which included the house-cured duck prosciutto and maple bacon and balsamic gelee (which is packs a really intense flavour wow!) and a round of dirty martinis that have jalepeno stuffed olives which i am now addicted to. They are so great - salty and spicy! I needed to order more olives just to munch on. Then came the smoked squash soup which we ordered on the recommendation of house manager. They came in small shot glasses with house made pakoras on top. They were so comforting for our winter weather! Well executed and would recommend this dish to anybody! We also ordered the set of chicken drumettes which came with a tub of liquid nitrogen that gets poured over the blue cheese causing them to freeze into blue cheese sprinkles. It was a bold hit of flavour! We try the main yellow fin tuna dish that came with fried calamari rings over a Bangkok slaw of fresh slivers of veggies tossed in a citrus sesame slaw. This was a huge hit with the table and we are thankful that we were able to try this. The mixes of flavours and textures were so delicious. At this point - we decided to order the 'Number 4' specialty drink. This drink was light with gin and cucumber ice cubes, creamy from frothed eggs whites with a hint of a flash frozen serrano pepper which gave the drink some heat! We then tried our final 'sharing plate' - the tuna tartar served as ice cream scoops in seaweed sugar cones as which was my favourite dish of the evening. It was light and delicate with a sweetness from the sugar cones. We are so stuffed at this point but are convinced (no arm twisting involved) to try their ice cream cone of the day which is chocolate chip lavender served with strawberries. This was such an impressive flavour because it is so subtle similar to the way green tea ice cream starts but has a really delicate and fragrant after taste. Yum! By the time dinner was done, the club scene was starting to form. What a kicking night it was!

0

475

18

M5V 1K1

43.645406

-79.394101

3

36

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

24,569

0

I am from NJ, just outside of NYC and I know good pizza. I used to deliver pizza up north in a place that has been open for 50 years (one of the first pizza places in the area) and has delicious pizza. This place has the best NYC style pizza down in Charlotte. When I walked in for the first time I looked at the pizza (looked good), looked at the wall and spotted a picture of NYC (good sign), and then I watched the guy making pizza. It took me about 5 seconds to see that he knew what he was doing. It looked like when the original owner of the pizza place I worked at up north was making pizza. The slices are HUGE (the fact that this guy can even stretch the dough that big shows he is a pro) and delicious. This place could fit right in up north and do well...that is saying a lot for a place in Charlotte. Great pizza, good prices. Just get a slice and try to tell me its not delicious.

0

74

12

28262

35.296577

-80.757004

4

71

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

1,109

0

This Bull River Taco location is at least as good as the one in the South Hills! It's a great little joint, occupying the former storefront of Waffallonia. We've been waiting a long time for it to open and it finally is! The spicy beef and chicken tacos are both excellent. The pork is also excellent. All tacos are three dollars and on fresh tasting tortillas. All in all a great addition to the Squirrel Hill scene!

0

367

19

15217

40.437729

-79.922735

4

44

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

27,545

0

We went to BiryaniHut (newly opened in Westlake) for the first time today and were favorably impressed with the food and service. It is a no frills restaurant (not much in terms of ambience) but the food was wholesome and tasty. We ordered the vegetarian and non vegetarian thali's (complete platters) which came with a vegetarian appetizer, a curry dish, dal (lentils) naan and Biryani (house specialty). The non veg platter had the same types of dishes, but made with chicken. The biryanis were extremely tasty and were in ample proportions. You can ask for the spice level to be adjusted based on your spice tolerance. We asked for medium and it still had a nice kick to it. The service was friendly and the restaurant is clean. We would surely go again and recommend it to friends.

0

512

17

44145

41.451011

-81.914599

4.5

35

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

10,907

0

So happy that I work within driving distance. The Roasted Pork with Broccoli Raab might be the best sandwich. It is only sold on Thursdays and you need to call and verify they have it because the proper cut of pork is not always available. I cannot wait to go to Philly and try one from Tony Luke's. This sandwich has been on my mind since Thursday.

0

482

17

44087

41.331341

-81.463759

4

82

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

35,912

0

First of all this place is called "Bayview Kitchen". I know this for a fact because I'm holding their take-out flyer as I write this. Second, this is one of those places that you frequent only if you live nearby. I can't imagine anyone making an effort to drive a distance just for this particular Chinese take-out. Since I do live around the area, and I tend to have cravings for fried rice, sweet and sour pork, and the like, I have to A-OK this place at the very least. There's a dine-in area which has around 10 tables but I only go for pick-up where there's an automatic 10% discount. Fried Rice with another dish at around 15$ which can actually feed 3-4 people, I'd say it's pretty worth it. Food is not bad either. Note: Cash only.

0

384

18

L4C 9X2

43.875687

-79.413657

3.5

40

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

28,074

0

Got the lobster ravioli, it was okay. It is not made at the restaurant. I was told it comes shipped individually wrapped. Got an order of 1\/2 dozen oysters, good size but flavorless. Got the tiramisu for dessert, it was okay. Big plus it is half off all wine Wednesdays. Christopher the bartender was awesome, great service!

0

74

12

28262

35.309098

-80.756007

3.5

42

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

7,138

0

This place has got a lot jammed packed into such a tiny space. Their muffins are incredible! I've tried their lemon poppyseed, AMAzing! So moist and the flavours are very balanced. Their citrus muffin is another top-notch baked good, it's got loads of berries not typically found in muffins at other cafes in the city. Making it a healthy alternative as they strive to have good quality ingredients in their menu items, also. Their chocolate brownies are very rich and dense and it tastes like a solid piece of gud chocolate cake, except better because its a brownie, hahaha! My mom swears by their coffee. She frequents this spot as it is one of our local cafes. For me, I love that they have those craft sodas available. Peach Habanero, delicious! Oh and their scones, sooooo good too! If you're not there already reading this, you should go and pay them a visit, better get there early to score your tasty treat!

0

475

18

M6G 3B4

43.667469

-79.420039

4

11

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

22,520

0

I'm giving it three stars because that's somewhere between the Breakfast (4.5 stars) and dinner (2.5 stars). All the medium-strength coffee you can drink, and try the crunchberry pancakes (granola and blueberry) they're fantastic. You have to really like biscuits and sausage gravy to finish an order of it, though. It's huge and rich and not terribly interesting. But it will fill you up, cure a hangover, and likely clog your arteries What more could you ask for?

0

82

17

44106

41.508384

-81.580503

4

233

2

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

35,265

0

New location right near my house! YEAH for me!!! This was my first time trying Smoke's and after so many people talking good things about their original location, this was an immediate stop when I realized they had opened on Dundas. I ordered the regular Prime Beef. First off I found the regular size to be waaaay too much. You can easily share the regular size with another person. The flavours were well mixed though there could have been a little more onion. Their pickup counter is quick though they clearly have some new staff that they are getting up to speed. The staff are friendly too. Also, how can you complain when there are free stickers for the taking!

0

475

18

M5A 1Z4

43.657137

-79.373609

3.5

146

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

22,260

0

It was amazing peanut indonesian sauté!!!

0

514

19

15090

40.613168

-80.054168

3.5

21

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

33,855

0

Really good reasonably priced burgers and very awesome selection of beer to fit any style or taste.

0

282

23

53716

43.047667

-89.32661

4

34

1

0

1

0

1

0

1

0

236,774

null

21,707

0

Even though I'd been going to Pittsburgh for 3 years, I'd never been to Station Square before. On a friend's suggestion, we took the T from downtown Pittsburgh to Station Square. Sesame Inn is located inside a decidedly odd mall with twisty passages. The decor certainly is nice. We ordered Amazing Pork. I thought it was good but it isn't as spicy as it looks so I can't say that it is "amazing". Then again, I'm spoiled when it comes to East Asian cuisine because I'm a regular at Flushing Chinatown. No issues with the service. Prices are a bit higher than the average Chinese restaurant but that is to be expected because this place aims to be a cut above the average.

0

367

19

15219

40.431308

-80.001908

3

28

1

2

1

0

1

0

1

0