|
"Blunt Nerd"
- 15 Friends
- 34 Reviews
- 1 Review Updates
- 10 Firsts
- 1 Fan
- 6 Lists
-
Rating Distribution
Loading...
- View more graphs »
Review votes:
50 Useful, 12 Funny, and 39 Cool
Compliments
Like Your Profile
(1)
Cute Pic
(1)
Great Lists
(2)
Just a Note
(3)
Great Photo
(1)
Hot Stuff
(1)
You're Cool
(3)
Write More
(2)
Location
Tempe, AZ
Yelping SinceApril 2007
Find Me InTempe Arizona
My HometownBoise Idaho
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I am an ASU student
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI eat out way too much
My Second Favorite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe God Delusion by Richard Dawkins
My First ConcertThe Real McCoy
My Favorite MovieV for Vendetta
My Last Meal On EarthMacaroni and Cheese
Current CrushSteven Tyler
Date
This is my favorite Asian restaurant in Tempe! Also, my boyfriend Mr. Picky Eater likes it too! They GET tofu. They have tofu so good that even my non-vegetarian friends order it instead of meat which is fairly unusual. Every time I try something different (the broccoli dish, the Mongolian, soba noodles... ) I have a new favorite! The manager seems really cool and attentive. He really seems to care and that is at least as delicious as the food.
6008 N 16th St
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 241-1881
Phoenix, AZ 85014
(602) 241-1881
Dick's Hideaway
Categories: American (Traditional), Tex-Mex
This restaurant has some very tasty items, none of which contain its red, spicy sauce.
My boyfriend and I tried this place randomly since I moved to a new neighborhood. We did take out and were glad when we some the small, crowded and warm interior. It was dark and very tight. Which is fine if that's your thing!
As a vegetarian, my options were limited, but that has never stopped me before. I ordered the mushroom tamales. They might be good with a different sauce, but apparently there are two options: meat, and really freaking spicy. I couldn't even eat it. It wasn't the tastes-good-underneath-the-pain kind of spicy, it tasted like some spice (paprika?) that just tasted like crap and pain. I rarely dislike food, and almost never don't eat things, but those tamales were not happening.
We also ordered an order of toasted garlic, which was really, really good. It came with way more bread than we could hope to eat. Seriously amazing sauce, vegetables, garlic and I don't know what all else.
My boyfriend got the tomatillo toast, which sounded and looked amazing. He said it was delicious, and we both want to give this place another try. I am just staying far, far away from anything red and or spicy.
My boyfriend and I tried this place randomly since I moved to a new neighborhood. We did take out and were glad when we some the small, crowded and warm interior. It was dark and very tight. Which is fine if that's your thing!
As a vegetarian, my options were limited, but that has never stopped me before. I ordered the mushroom tamales. They might be good with a different sauce, but apparently there are two options: meat, and really freaking spicy. I couldn't even eat it. It wasn't the tastes-good-underneath-the-pain kind of spicy, it tasted like some spice (paprika?) that just tasted like crap and pain. I rarely dislike food, and almost never don't eat things, but those tamales were not happening.
We also ordered an order of toasted garlic, which was really, really good. It came with way more bread than we could hope to eat. Seriously amazing sauce, vegetables, garlic and I don't know what all else.
My boyfriend got the tomatillo toast, which sounded and looked amazing. He said it was delicious, and we both want to give this place another try. I am just staying far, far away from anything red and or spicy.
4929 E Chandler Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 785-8697
Phoenix, AZ 85048
(480) 785-8697
Brilliant Sky Toys & Books
Categories: Toy Stores, Bookstores
This place is super cool. I found out about it on yelp as part of a quest to find an independent toy store. It's tucked away in a strip center behind a Wendy's in Chandler, but totally worth the drive!
I spent way too much on Christmas for my nieces (1 and 7) because there were so many awesome things! They even had toys I remember from 20 years ago that I had thought would not be around any more.
Really a wide variety of toys from science and educational to arts and crafts to infant stuff. I am totally going back there whenever I need a gift. They do free wrapping and have friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff!
I spent way too much on Christmas for my nieces (1 and 7) because there were so many awesome things! They even had toys I remember from 20 years ago that I had thought would not be around any more.
Really a wide variety of toys from science and educational to arts and crafts to infant stuff. I am totally going back there whenever I need a gift. They do free wrapping and have friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff!
I have since returned to Rosita's after my bad/mediocre experience and it seems to be just fine. Just fine as in it would be amazing if located in a northern state, but here in Arizona where delicious Mexican food is plentiful, it doesn't stand out.
I appreciate that they offer two types of beans rather than just the standard refried variety. The service and food have been fine lately.
I appreciate that they offer two types of beans rather than just the standard refried variety. The service and food have been fine lately.
1 Previous Review: Hide »
-
10/21/2007
This was very disappointing! We came for breakfast right after they opened up for the morning on a Sunday, and the entire place smelled like cheap cleaning supplies which really did not help my appetite. The smell was almost overwhelming the whole time we were there.
The service was very good and fast, definitely above average service. However, the food was mediocre to just bad and it was way overpriced for the quality. I had a spinach enchilada with beans and rice. The spinach enchilada tasted good, as things that are 1/2 sour cream can't help but do. It was low quality, high calorie and not very subtle.
The rice was probably my biggest complaint. While it had a pleasant orange color, it tasted like... plain white rice that was a little too old. Sort of crunchy where it shouldn't be. The tortillas, salsa and chips tasted like they came from a grocery store.
So all this would have been just fine if it hadn't cost like $11 each for our breakfasts. This being Arizona, I have higher standards for Mexican food and this was way too expensive.
I have some friends who are madly in love with the Siamese Cat, but I just don't get it. There is certainly nothing wrong with it, but my meals there have been less than passion-inducing.
The problem may lie in their vegetarian options which is what I eat, but not my friends. Maybe the meat is really good?
Last night we had this amazing (vegetarian) soup, but my meal part was just OK. I don't think they really get tofu, it looked like it had been cut and steamed like a carrot.
I am certain I will be going back, I am still holding out for being blown away by this place!
The problem may lie in their vegetarian options which is what I eat, but not my friends. Maybe the meat is really good?
Last night we had this amazing (vegetarian) soup, but my meal part was just OK. I don't think they really get tofu, it looked like it had been cut and steamed like a carrot.
I am certain I will be going back, I am still holding out for being blown away by this place!
This place is a ton of fun, particularly when karaoke is being done. The first time I came to Carmen's I didn't know it was karaoke until I heard the singing, and I was hesitant about eating with that going on. I had always thought that people who did karaoke at bars and restaurants sucked really bad. At Carmen's at least, the singers were really good! I actually enjoyed listening to them, which I really didn't expect. Tonight we were actually disappointed that the karaoke didn't start until after we were done.
The food here is so good. They have huge calzones, delicious pasta and surprisingly delicious salads. Yum. The portions are so big that I have yet to try the desserts, but I have high hopes.
The service has also been really superb. Really friendly people who do their best. The atmosphere is dimly lit and bar-like, with nice comfy booths.
The food here is so good. They have huge calzones, delicious pasta and surprisingly delicious salads. Yum. The portions are so big that I have yet to try the desserts, but I have high hopes.
The service has also been really superb. Really friendly people who do their best. The atmosphere is dimly lit and bar-like, with nice comfy booths.
This place is very strange. The atmosphere is more like a foreign grocery store than a restaurant, but the food is really good. OK, I have only ever tried one dish but the other food looks really good too! They have a large selection of unusual salads and the desserts are always really tempting. They also have sandwiches and pasta. I keep meaning to go back here, but it is a little out of my way in general.
This place is just ok, which is really not ok for the price range. The bruschetta appetizer is probably the best part. I have never had anything there that really blew me away (unless you count the bill at the end). The house salad is really poor. I have had better at fast food places.
When I went there the other day the service was really terrible. Our glasses were all empty for most of the meal, and they seemed to be chatting to the regulars more than actually working.
All this would be fine if it weren't for the price range. If I am going to shell out $20 per person, I want really good service and better food!
When I went there the other day the service was really terrible. Our glasses were all empty for most of the meal, and they seemed to be chatting to the regulars more than actually working.
All this would be fine if it weren't for the price range. If I am going to shell out $20 per person, I want really good service and better food!
6430 S McClintock Dr
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-3050
Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 755-3050
Mac's Broiler & Tap
Category: American (Traditional)
I am a vegetarian and this is my favorite steakhouse. I am not even kidding, I really like this place. This place actually has several really good vegetarian options. I love the grilled cheese sandwich, they make it with excellent bread, different types of cheeses and tomatoes. It's amazing. I also had a pasta dish that was really, really good if a little gigantic.
I am always tempted to see if I can just order all the stuff that comes with a steak without the steak. My boyfriend orders steaks, and the sides are really amazing. They do vegetables, rolls and everything really well. I love the onion side thing.
I am always tempted to see if I can just order all the stuff that comes with a steak without the steak. My boyfriend orders steaks, and the sides are really amazing. They do vegetables, rolls and everything really well. I love the onion side thing.
Every time I come here I get a different experience. It is never bad, but sometimes it is better than other times. I normally get a dish with tofu, pineapple and cashews and yesterday the tofu was AMAZING. Tofu is really hit or miss, so you learn to enjoy the misses if you want to order it a whole lot. It was a hit yesterday though!
The menu is fairly short, there is only ever one dish that sounds really good to me, but maybe sometime I will try something else. The most annoying part about Lemon Grass is the drinks. You receive only a can of soda rather than from a tap. I am a fatass, greedy American who requires 32 ounces of soda at a meal!
The menu is fairly short, there is only ever one dish that sounds really good to me, but maybe sometime I will try something else. The most annoying part about Lemon Grass is the drinks. You receive only a can of soda rather than from a tap. I am a fatass, greedy American who requires 32 ounces of soda at a meal!
6 Lists
1. El Penasco Mexican Kitchen
I adore the atmosphere,…
2. Tott's Asian Diner
This is my favorite Asian…
3. Mac's Broiler & Tap
See Full List »
I am a vegetarian and…
1. El Penasco Mexican Kitchen
I adore the atmosphere,…
2. Julio G's
Spinach Enchiladas. I…
3. Twisted Vine Gourmet Deli
See Full List »
Really, really nice…
