Chantelle "Pronounced SEANtelle" K.'s Profile
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Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-0520
Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant
Categories:
Bakeries,
Restaurants
New York, NY 10003
(212) 228-8490
Knickerbocker Bar & Grill
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
My friend D and I stumbled in here one rainy Friday night when our usual haunts had waits of over 2 hours -- which was not acceptable to our tummies! 2 bleu-cheese burgers, fries and a bottle of Malbec later, we were ordained into the Knickerbocker club.
It's now part of our regular catch-up routine of mani/pedis at Jays and then steaks, mussels, burgers, ribs and wine at Knickerbockers. They're known for their steaks and creamed spinach so if it's your first time, highly recommended. And who knows, maybe you'll enjoy it across from Eliiot from Law and Order SVU or Adam Duritz from Counting Crows like we did (though of course we pretended like they weren't there and we had no idea who they were)
Try sitting at the bar -- it's actually our favorite place to grab a bite or if you're lucky, a circular booth!
We had drinks and dined at The Whip restaurant. Both were good and staff was excellent, but we also enjoyed being able to walk to restaurants or the diner in town, as well as try some of the other great establishments that Stowe offers. Overall, we had a great time at Green Mountain and would happily stay there again.
(646) 415-4948
Wizard Of Homes
Categories:
Home Cleaning,
Window Washing
Neighborhoods: Hell's Kitchen, Midtown West
- They only schedule appointments either via email or IM. For someone who's busy like me (and I'm sure everyone else!), being able to shoot them a note with my desired dates is awesome. I also gave them a spare key so now all I need to do is email Kadi and they're able to let themselves in without me having to wait around.
- Leona, my Wizard, was scheduled to come at 9am. She came at 8:50am. Early! My jaw almost dropped. She was super sweet, asked if there were any areas she wanted me to pay special attention to and then sent me on my way.
- The job itself was awesome. Spic, span, everything put back in its place. I also noticed that she re-made my bed which made my chuckle. I have this weird tick where I can't leave the house without making the bed, so obviously they take their standards seriously if she redid it!
- On their website they have super helpful FAQS like what cleaning supplies they should provide and what you should have on hand; how much to tip, etc. I love that so there's no surprises on either end. They also send you confirmation emails with those details included as a reminder.
I'm more than excited to use them again moving forward. Awesome customer service and cleaning job means they get 5 stars and a highly recommend from moi!
New York, NY 10009
(212) 979-5515
Body Beautiful Spa & Laser Center
Category:
Hair Removal
Neighborhood: East Village
Without time to turn and stare at each other, Richard ushered me first down the very dark hall. I agree with the other reviewers in terms of cleanliness; the room left much to be desired with no paper put down on the bed and the towel that was there had clearly been on there for awhile. I will say that Richard is incredibly nice, puts you at ease and preps you for the lasering process. It was all over fairly quickly (about 3 minutes max) and I was sent on my way.
I ended up going a total of 3 times opting to waive the 3 other visits I paid for. I plan to continue the process somewhere else, but the overall job (super patchy, as my boyfriend has so kindly pointed out), ambiance (or lack thereof) and questionable sanitary conditions leave a lot to be desired. Show owner comment »
New York, NY 10013
(646) 827-2447
MaxDelivery
Categories:
Grocery,
Beer, Wine & Spirits,
Food Delivery Services
Neighborhood: TriBeCa
I was recently on my deathbed (OK, a really bad cold, but still) and it was too early for Duane Reade to be open, not to mention I felt too sicky to even haul on sweats and zombie march outside. That's when I remembered the one person who is even better at taking care of you when you're sick than your Mom: MaxDelivery!
I ordered:
-Antibacterial family pack of Kleenex
-Mucinex (was a whopping $30, but we know that stuff be necessary)
-Alka Seltzer Plus (Day AND Night)
-3 organic tangelos
-Progresso Chicken Noodle Soup
-3 bottles of red wine (For when I'm feeling better, duh!)
At 9am on the dot, my savior, MaxDelivery, arrived. No judgment from the Deliveryman either when I shuffled to the door with tissue hanging out of my nose, (most) of my hair in a ponytail and crumpled PJs.
(They also solidified why I would never leave lower Manhattan -- because I could never live outside the MaxDelivery zone.)
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1 Previous Review:
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11/22/2008
Wow. Really, seriously, WOW. I thought Seamless Web was great? Up until recently, Fresh Direct had high marks in my book, too. Well, they gots nuttin on Max Delivery. I was having people over to my house for a friend's bday bash and in typical style, had done NOTHING to get ready for it beforehand. I had less than 2 hours, it was also cold as balls outside so I didn't want to bundle myself up and waddle down the street to get all the goods at 3 different stops. Hello, Max Delivery! I ordered: 5 bottles of bubbly; cottage cheese; 5 mini pizzas; crackers; candles for the cake, dip and saline eye solution. It arrived in less than 15 minutes. Both my friend and I were STUNNED. When I forgot the mixers for the drinks. I hopped right back on my computer and clicked a few keys. 20 minutes later, same delivery dude with my mixers (we both had a chuckle). And I didn't think it was possible to get anymore lazy in NY? Well, it is. I LOVE MaxDelivery!
New York, NY 10003
(646) 602-7015
Peels
Categories:
American (New),
Lounges
Neighborhoods: East Village, NoHo
- They now do seating upstairs so you don't have to sit family style down below (unless you wanna!)
- For dinner, the NY strip was one of the best I've had and well worth the $38 price tag. Let's just say it came on a platter (and yes, I did finish it)
- If you like fried chicken, do yourself a favor and get the fried chicken sandwich. It's incredible.
- They serve both still and sparkling water gratis and you can ask for both at your table!
- For brunch, their homemade Monkey Bread is a must as a starter. For dinner, dessert is also a must. I tried to order all of them but my dining companions only let me have one. I hope you have better luck (or fatter friends)
- For brunch or dinner, definitely get there on the early side. I live a few apartments away so can judge the wait from my window or run down and put my name in -- or better yet, just get there around 11:30am or 6 or 7pm for dinner. They won't rush you out of your seat either.
1 Previous Review:
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9/7/2010
Having watched the formation of Peels myself for a few months now (my apartment is literally 4 doors down), I was excited to finally pop in and give it a try! When we did, we came here (unknowingly!) for the first day they did brunch. That said, I was super impressed by the food, ambiance and our waitress was a little peach. If this is how things went on Day 1, I have to imagine this will be quite the stomping ground in just a short time.
The set-up can be a little confusing: they have a coffee bar where you can order drinks and snacks to go, but also a massive family style table that doubles for their brunch service (and I'd have to imagine for cocktails in the evening) After putting our name in, we pulled up stools and admired the very "shabby chic" decor while we waited. We were soon ushered over by our waitress (note: I would not go here with more than 3 people. The seating does not make it conducive for groups) The menu has an awesome selection of breakfast and lunch with fun names like the Gobblecado (turkey and avocado sandwich!) and the Spa Eggs (egg white omelet) I settled on the Ironside which was baked eggs, grits and mustard greens. I also got a side of their massive, buttery biscuit that would put Popeye's to shame. What? I love those biscuits. We may have also shared their house cured bacon and sausage (a definite must) and gotten a round of the infamous Stumptown coffee. While we didn't order drinks, they certainly sounded and looked terrific. Living up to, I'm sure, their Freeman's heritage. I was told the upstairs is reserved for dinner service and I'm already chomping at the bit to give it a try -- I'm sure I'm not the only one, but being so close by makes it a breeze to sneak over and put my name in. Sorry, suckers.
All in all, a great addition to the hood!
New York, NY 10012
(212) 254-0350
Saxon + Parole
Category:
American (New)
Neighborhood: NoHo
And I have. Both nights -- a Tuesday and a Thursday -- were popping though we were seated right away (with reservations). I've started with a grapefruit gin and tonic which was super fresh and crisp. The wine list is also impressive and errs on the pricier side. Given the other reviews, we've started with the pots (REALLY good) and also the seafood tower which was incredible. If you like seafood, definitely treat yourself to the large tower (if there's a few of you) It had smoked mussels, massive prawns, salmon tartare and gorgeous oysters. Everything I've gotten for my main has been incredible, too: surprisingly the roast chicken is one of my favorite dishes and goes great with the gruyere cauliflower gratin. I've also gotten the pork chop and had a bite of my friend's burger. Also, do yourself a favor and pre-order the chocolate souffle -- hand's down, the best one I've EVER had.
The service can be a little disjointed (we waited close to 30 minutes for our entrees) but I think they're still finding their feet. Overall, a wonderful addition to the neighborhood and especially looking forward to frequenting it more this winter!
New York, NY 10003
(212) 243-8742
The Adore - CLOSED
Categories:
French,
Japanese,
Bakeries
Neighborhoods: Greenwich Village, Union Square
We opted to take out because we both had a 2pm meeting. We sat outside on the provided chairs in about 5 minutes, our sandwiches were ready which they brought out to us.
As the other yelpers raved, the baguette was great. My sandwich had plenty of filling with just the right amount of heat from the horseradish and crunch from the cucumber. The soup was so-so: a bit on the watery side and not very well seasoned. I didn't finish it but was more than stuffed from my sandwich!
Definitely looking forward to going back and trying the other sandwich combos and picking up one of the delectable looking pastries!
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Yelping SinceJanuary 2007
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The lobby itself is just a room, but super tastefully done. They offer complimentary coffee and tea all day, as well as have a selection of guidebooks. We were checked into our wonderful "Archies" cabin quickly and efficiently and off we went to explore. It was a darling, remodeled cabin with a porch and chairs (though it was a tad on the cool side to enjoy). Inside, it was much more spacious than I had expected: a huge king bed, gas burning fire, board games, a kitchenette with everything you'd need including coffee maker, cutting boards, wine glasses (necessity), and more. But the bathroom was my favorite: heated floors (HEATED FLOORS!) and a shower with two heads isn't what you'd expect to find in a cabin but on a cold morning, it's very welcome. They also provide free Internet and were thoughtful enough to let us check out a few hours late (it was the day after New Year's Eve, after all) There's also a General Store slash Cafe slash Gas Station right next door which proved very handy for an Aspirin and Gatorade run in the morning.
We agreed it definitely would be a fun place to stay with a group or just to enjoy on another long weekend!