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34 Useful, 8 Funny, and 11 Cool
Location
Charlotte, NC
Yelping SinceMay 2007
Find Me InAn obscure book shop/record shop straight chillin
My HometownCharlotte, NC
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm filming and editing, reading, and traveling.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI know what I like...and you might like it too
The Last Great Book I ReadAtlas Shrugged
My First ConcertWu-Tang + Rage Against the Machine1997
My Favorite MovieCity of God
My Last Meal On Earthsalmon sashimi: I wanna go out light
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320 S Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 372-8922
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 372-8922
Quiznos Sub
Categories: Sandwiches, Delis
Neighborhood: Downtown
In the tradition of full disclosure, I never really liked Quiznos that much anyway....I'm more of a Firehouse or Harris Teeter Hoagie guy, but the other day I was hungry on lunch and decided to give them a try. The Roast Beef and cheddar looked pretty good. But it wasn't. It had a weird sort of taste, and with every other bite or so I would notice these odd little mushroom bits...you know like the canned mushrooms, and the seasoning and added flavors were not to my liking. Not to mention the after effects....uggggh...never again Quiznos....never again.
320 S Tryon St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 334-5158
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 334-5158
Fujiyama
Category: Restaurants
Neighborhood: Downtown
I got the fried rice with beef, and it was so-so. I've had better. The restaurant was decent andthe staff was friendly and fast. But the food was just ok, and I have to admit that while I was eating it I was a little worried if I would get sick or not.
But to be fair the other people I was eating with loved their food. I heard the tempura vegetables were great. Unfortunatley my experience was just mediocre. Thats the way it goes though, but I will give them another shot , roll with the punches and try a different dish. I'll keep you posted.
But to be fair the other people I was eating with loved their food. I heard the tempura vegetables were great. Unfortunatley my experience was just mediocre. Thats the way it goes though, but I will give them another shot , roll with the punches and try a different dish. I'll keep you posted.
320 S Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 333-4015
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 333-4015
Pie in the Sky Pizza
Category: Pizza
Neighborhood: Downtown
Good pizza and affordable prices. I stopped in here for lunch the other day and got their special: 2 slices of pepperoni and a drink for $5.95. Not bad, especially for a restaurant Uptown. The pizza was really good too. It was that thin crust pizza more like the type you would actually find in Italy than stateside, where the crust is the same thickness all the way through, and there is no thick edge like in American pies. The tomato sauce ws good too. I was very pleased with my meal, grabbed a refill of orange Fanta on my way out and was good to go. If you are looking for reasonably priced pizza and are Uptown, give Pie in the Sky a try. The service was also great. The guys working there were very friendly and the food was out in no time. When I went back to get my refill, both fellas behind the counter asked how my pizza was. I appreciate that sort of interaction with restauranteurs, they genuinely cared about my experience at their restaurant. Very friendly ,accomodating and easy on the wallet.
1807 Montford Dr
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 525-4088
Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 525-4088
Moosehead Grill
Categories: American (Traditional), Dive Bars
Moosehead Grill, I've passed it numerous times going down Montford, but never stopped in. It always looks packed and seems like a pretty cool place to kick it. So one day while on a "Bike Bar Crawl" I decided to pop in, I ordered the namesake's beer...The Moosehead, and my brother, buddy and I headed outside to climb the twisting staircase and hang out in the crows nest on the very top of the building. Very cool. Nice view, plenty of space and some convenient built in benches to sit back, soak up the rays and enjoy your Moosehead brew. I dug it, the Moosehead beer was good, for some reason it reminded me of a Rolling Rock, only better...maybe it's the green bottle. I am a big fan of the porch and crows nest. Chill place, I'm definitely coming back.
1601 East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 332-2414
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 332-2414
East Boulevard Bar and Grill
Categories: American (Traditional), Pubs, Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Dilworth
Great outdoor patio, perfect for the majority of temperate and beautiful days here in the QC.
They have a descent selection of beers on tap, I believe on this particular day I decided to go with a pint of "Old Speckled Hen" pretty, pretty, pretty good.
If I remember correctly, East Blvd Bar and Grille also has some pretty tasty food, like chili cheese fries. And the friendly staff works hard to make up for the cramped space and less than accommodating indoor seating. Also watch your step walking down from the bar to go out the back door, that one's a doozy. And this would make stop #2 on the "Bike Bar Crawl"
They have a descent selection of beers on tap, I believe on this particular day I decided to go with a pint of "Old Speckled Hen" pretty, pretty, pretty good.
If I remember correctly, East Blvd Bar and Grille also has some pretty tasty food, like chili cheese fries. And the friendly staff works hard to make up for the cramped space and less than accommodating indoor seating. Also watch your step walking down from the bar to go out the back door, that one's a doozy. And this would make stop #2 on the "Bike Bar Crawl"
2200 Park Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 335-0033
Charlotte, NC 28203
(704) 335-0033
Ed's Tavern
Categories: Burgers, Bars, American (Traditional)
Neighborhood: Sedgefield
Ed's Place is cool. A neighborhood spot definitely, and they have some delicious beer. I stopped in the other day, mid-October, grabbed a "Kind Beer" a high gravity beer and sat outside at the picnic tables enjoying this tasty brew and the Charlotte Fall weather. The "Kind Beer" was inexpensive and very kind, with a taste similar to Sierra Nevada, but with much more of a punch.
My friend and I made this our first stop on a little trek I like to call "The Bike Bar Crawl" which basically consists of bars I can ride my beach cruiser to, Ed's Place was stop numero uno. Keep your eyes open for stop 2 and see if you can connect the dots....
P.S. it might be in reverse.
My friend and I made this our first stop on a little trek I like to call "The Bike Bar Crawl" which basically consists of bars I can ride my beach cruiser to, Ed's Place was stop numero uno. Keep your eyes open for stop 2 and see if you can connect the dots....
P.S. it might be in reverse.
718-A West Trade St
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 714-4743
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 714-4743
Donatos
Category: Pizza
Neighborhood: Third Ward
Here we go again, with a place I've only heard rave reviews of. This time it was my boss, who's from Ohio, blah, blah blahing about how great Donato's is. And he wasn't the only one, I'd also heard it from quite a few of my other Friends who all were from Ohio too. Maybe Donato's is actually good in Ohio? Maybe? Either way the one here in Charlotte is not my style. I'm a New York Pizza kind of guy, I like my slices long, greasy and cheesy with a few Pepperoni, lets say ten per slice to be generous, I like the crust to be soft and doughty and thin, but not crispy.
I wasn't feeling the thin crispy crust, or the weird square slices. And way, way too much pepperoni.
There were some good things though. It wasn't all bad. The crust though too thin and crispy for my taste did have a nice buttery texture and plenty of flavor. You can tell the guys at Donato's know what they're doing, its nothing against them, its just not the kind of pizza I like. Try it for yourself and let me know what you think, I've got an open mind.
I wasn't feeling the thin crispy crust, or the weird square slices. And way, way too much pepperoni.
There were some good things though. It wasn't all bad. The crust though too thin and crispy for my taste did have a nice buttery texture and plenty of flavor. You can tell the guys at Donato's know what they're doing, its nothing against them, its just not the kind of pizza I like. Try it for yourself and let me know what you think, I've got an open mind.
Ugh, Unfortunately Bluewater was not what I had hoped it would be. My brother Matt, had been hyping it up talking about how great the "Seafood Lasagna" was, so I ordered that. And it was just so-so. There was too much pasta, and the lasagna itself was too heavy. maybe I ordered the wrong dish, but iIwas not impressed, and no one else in my family was either.
The views may be excellent here, overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway unfortunately I did not get a chance to appreciate the vista due to the bright lights outside from the movie set.
They were shooting a movie on location at The Bluewater Grille that night, so maybe that had something to do with our sub-par level of service, but who's to say. All I know is the food was mediocre and the service was poor. Not impressed Bluewater.
The views may be excellent here, overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway unfortunately I did not get a chance to appreciate the vista due to the bright lights outside from the movie set.
They were shooting a movie on location at The Bluewater Grille that night, so maybe that had something to do with our sub-par level of service, but who's to say. All I know is the food was mediocre and the service was poor. Not impressed Bluewater.
I dug Cafe' Plaid, cool College Coffe shop vibe, with hip-friendly waitresses, and appetizing food. Great sandwiches, fresh ingredients from the meats to the bread. I think we ate here every day we were in Norman, really good food, really chill atmosphere, just a cool place to go and enjoy a meal and not just any meal, but a good tasty stick to your ribs meal.
They have great coffee and desserts too, Cafe' Plaids cookies are exquisite; they are soft, chewy and full of sweet goodness.
They have great coffee and desserts too, Cafe' Plaids cookies are exquisite; they are soft, chewy and full of sweet goodness.
I guess if I didn't have such high expectations i would have thought Charleston's was better. But my little bro kept talking it up like it was on par with Capital Grill or Ruth's Chris. Not so. It is a decent place, but its more like a Firebirds than anything else...or as my sister put it a cross between Ruth's Chris and Houlihan's!
The steak was delectable, cooked to order and very thick, damn good. The mashed potatoes were really great as well. And Charleston's has a very casual atmosphere with a nice mix of OU students and travelers passing by on the Highway, or staying at one of the nearby hotels. Very Convenient and very good.
If you don't go in expecting a high dollar steak place, then you will love Charleston's because honestly the food is great, the staff is fast and friendly, and the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable.
The steak was delectable, cooked to order and very thick, damn good. The mashed potatoes were really great as well. And Charleston's has a very casual atmosphere with a nice mix of OU students and travelers passing by on the Highway, or staying at one of the nearby hotels. Very Convenient and very good.
If you don't go in expecting a high dollar steak place, then you will love Charleston's because honestly the food is great, the staff is fast and friendly, and the atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable.
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