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Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar
📍 Address: 801 Waterfront Way, Ste 103, Vancouver
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)
This restaurant is right on par with the majority of restaurants that I have been to that have nice views and ambience, but it falls short with everything else. The host staff was pleasant and patient for a busy Sunday afternoon. I asked to sit at a specific table, and they were very accommodating. I requested to sit at a table that was technically inside but up against the sliding doors. I would recommend sitting there versus the patio. I noticed people on the patio complaining of either the heat or the sun. We had neither here. When we arrived they said it would be 30 minutes wait to sit outside and no waiting to sit inside. This table still had all the benefits of outside without the heat and the sun in our eyes. I had mix feeling about our server. She was inconsistent, she would take our order and then disappear for long periods of time. We ordered the Brussel Sprout starter. I often say I have never met a Brussel Sprout I didn't like-until now. They could have used at least 10 more minutes in the oven. They were hard and difficult to chew. My main was the Curried Ahi Sandwich served on a pita bread. It was fine, but nothing special. My husband and mom and sandwiches they both also commented it was nothing exciting. The one shining star was the Mulberry Cosmo. It was unique and delish. Another thing to note, as apparently they have a "Vegetarian Menu," so they say. Really it is just 3 items that are on the regular menu $3 more because they are gluten free. If you are just going for a drink with a view this place is great, but for a full meal there are better alternatives.
Bánh Mì Très Bon
📍 Address: 1840-4720 McClelland Road, Richmond
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4)
I am so surprised with this place. This was our very last stop in Vancouver before home and we thought we knew good banh mi since we are from LA.... This french baguette was unlike anything that I have ever tasted. It was expensive for a baguette but it had the right bite of pate, mayo, cold meats, and all the good stuff. We ordered the banh mi dac biet for about $10 CAD (yikes) but it is a fancier upscale place. Cute decor inside and the wrapping of the baguette was beautiful, lol. I don't know if I would come back because it is so darn expensive but I would recommend it to all my friends to come give it a try!
No Mas! Cantina
📍 Address: 180 Walker St SW, Ste B, Atlanta
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)
I went to this restaurant with co-workers not lobg after moving here. Ive been to several other mexican restaurants since and hands down No Mas is the best food Ive had and the service for our group was terrific. Fresh guacamole, queso dip, fish tacos, mojitos ... All fantastico!
DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana
📍 Address: 8000 Burnet Rd, Austin
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5)
The folks at DeSano know a lot of things. They know pizza. They know how to make a delicious crust. And they know how to make the perfect delightfully rich, slightly sweet sauce. And they know that there's no substitute for fresh mozzarella. And they know that when you get basil on your pizza, you should get the whole leaf not just some slivers. And they know how to put it all together and fire it up. And they know how to make people happy. Go, be happy. PS the only reason why this is not a 5-star review is because my margherita pizza was lacking enough mozzarella. Not even one piece of mozz per slice in our big pie. It didn't stop us from devouring the pie, but I kept a star for that one teeny lack of attention.
Screen Door
📍 Address: 2337 E Burnside St, Portland
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5)
This has got to be the best chicken sandwich I've ever had my entire life it was amazing. The waffles are impeccable. Didn't really care for the mac and cheese....didn't really care for the gumbo not my style or taste... I didn't care for the hush puppies either.
JuiceLand
📍 Address: 6301 West Parmer Ln, Austin
⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4)
I'm giving this LOCATION specifically a bad review. I've gone to other JuiceLand locations that are great. I was actually really thrilled to hear about this new location because it is super close to my work. However, their customer service at that specific location is SO TERRIBLE. I go there pretty often and there have been a few times that I have walked in and the workers there do not greet me or say a word to me. They stare at me until I tell them what I want. Like it is a bother that I'm even a customer. The guy with the neck tattoos is so rude and always looks annoyed. I went there yesterday and he raised his eyebrows at me instead of asking me what I wanted, stared at me until I turned around when my juices were ready instead of calling my name even though it was an online order and he clearly could've called out my order, and when I walked out he told me to "enjoy life." Sure, dude. I am honestly considering not going there anymore because of how rude people are there. Their drinks are always good. No problems there. But if you want to go to this location, do not expect good service because you will be utterly disappointed.