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Baked

Category: Bakeries
Neighborhood: Red Hook

10/31/2011

I was super stoked to try this place...after reading about Red Hook Gems and seeing the Bobby Flay throw down on television I decided this was where I wanted to go to get a birthday dessert. Epic Fail....Went in to try a slice of pie and cupcakes. They were all out of pie already, so we tried the salted chocolate cupcake as well as the red velvet - Two of their best according to news and reviews. The salty chocolate frosting was nicely done but the cupcakes were a huge let down! Very dry and crumbly. And the frosting on the red velvet didn't really taste like anything.

Cheaper than other cupcakes...but perhaps for a reason. Morning coffee and pies might be good, but safe to say, I'm not going to be hankering to go back anytime soon. Un-happy birthday dessert for me :P

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407 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10016
(212) 679-7772

Reserve

Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Thai
Neighborhood: Kips Bay

7/26/2011

This place is decent, but overrated at 4 stars.

Atmosphere - Nice lighting, quiet enough to talk, good decor

Food - Green Curry Pizza = overrated. It's heavy and not what you want to eat with a glass of wine. Noodles and other tapas are all just ok, nothing spit - outtable but nothing memorable either. Put it this way - you wouldn't come here just for the food.

Interesting concept, and I hope they succeed because I too tire of seeing bruschetta, pancetta wrapped dates, and some sort of spiced nuts on wine bar menus. However, they need to focus more on the food to be a real winner.

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438 E 9th St
New York, NY 10009
(212) 677-5856

Itzocan Cafe - CLOSED

Category: Mexican
Neighborhoods: East Village, Alphabet City

7/26/2011

I was so excited to try this place after reading the rave reviews and seeing that they were Michelin recommended, but I was disappointed by Itzocan. We shared the blue corn truffle souffle and the semolina dumplings based on other yelpers suggestions, and both left something to be desired.

The dumpling dish was bland, and the souffle was cooked fine, but also fell flat on flavor. I wasn't excited enough to want to go back and try the other dishes.

Still on the quest for good Mexican food in New York....

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489 3rd Ave
New York, NY 10016
(212) 684-0201

La Salle Ice Cream

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighborhoods: Midtown East, Murray Hill, Kips Bay

7/26/2011

As a die hard fan of Blue Bell Ice Cream, I am hard pressed to rate any other ice cream highly. However, LaSalle's gelato is impressive. Awesome variety of flavors, and unmatched service. They are so polite and excited to have you in the store each time, and are not only ok with tasting but encourage it, especially if you have never been there before or have a new flavor. Normally pistachio ice cream just tastes "green", but theirs is awesome, as is the chocolate hazelnut, oreo, and the new flavor last night - Strawberry Cheesecake. The owner was there as well, and checks in with customers and asked if there were any improvements needed to the new flavor.

I always come here post spicy Indian food in Murray Hill - Never been disappointed.

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128 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003
(212) 473-8614

Stage Restaurant

Categories: Ukrainian, Russian, Diners
Neighborhood: East Village

7/26/2011

I've only had the pierogies...and they are all they are cracked up to me. Spinach and cheese and potato are my favorite. I have to confess that I've only had them fried, and it was worth the calories each time. I have a feeling I'll be frequenting this place often when it gets colder for a plate of hot pierogies!

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102 W Congress St
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 233-2600

The Lady & Sons

Categories: Southern, American (Traditional)

7/12/2010

Karma b*$5*-slapped me at Paula Deen's last weekend...After a serving from the buffet, I decided to help myself to a small salad to make my tummy a little happier after a plate of heavy food. I was rewarded by FOOD POISONING! The salad was the only thing I ate that none of my other friends ate, and I was the only one to get sick. Gross. To top it off, I called to speak with the manager, and was not called back. I left a polite message with my name and phone number - but I guess they have enough customers to not care to return the call.

The food was sorely disappointing - I think any decent Southern buffet would have had the same (if not better) quality without all of the hype.
- Chicken: undistinguishable from other fried chicken
- Ho Cake: tasted like grease - is this supposed to have flavor?
- Mac N Cheese, Greens, Beans - mediocre, at best
- Peach cobbler - very corn syrupy without a good crust

Save your money, your time,your tummy and your arteries and find the hole-in-the-wall Southern joints!

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2220 Gold Springs Ct
Gold River, CA 95670
(916) 852-0214

The Zinfandel Grille - Gold River

Category: American (New)

6/17/2010

5 stars for the service, 3 stars for the food, 2 stars for the price.

The menu is just...ok. Some options are better than others, including the Asian Chicken Salad. The pizza was also ok, the jerk chicken sandwich - the bread seemed fresh, the chicken was well cooked, but something about the dressing was off enough to be unappetizing. All in all, it's just ok.

If you're going to spend the same amount of money, go somewhere better than ok! I'd rather go to Amore next door.

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2730 N St
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 456-2800

Ink Eats & Drinks

Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Midtown

6/9/2010

G-r-o-s-s. I don't know how people have given this place 5 stars. My guess is that a lot of people are either drunk or hungover while there so their perception of taste is off. The food looked unappetizing and tasted as bad as it looked. I had the hot wings, which was school cafeteria quality chicken that was clearly defrosted and drenched in storebought vats of buffalo sauce. This was followed by the Asian Chicken Salad, where I was dismayed to find the same cafeteria style chicken! This time, however, there was no sauce to hide it.

My friend and I both ate less than half our plates and made it clear that we had no interest in the leftovers. We also didn't feel so great the rest of the night.

Also...tacky waitresses. This isn't Hooters. And if you're gonna be tacky, would it kill you to at least be polite?

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5349 Sunrise Blvd
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 967-1976

Carmita

Categories: Vegetarian, Tapas Bars, Mediterranean

Update - 5/12/2010

Ok, so everything I said still stands, but I had to write an update. SLOWWW SERVICE. I think the food is worthit, but damn, come here when you have plenty of time because it will take a while.

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10/11/2009
I've been here twice now and tried....

- Portobello Mushroom with Hummus
- Potato w/Muenster Cheese and Mango Salsa
- Spinach Salad
- Grape Leaves and Yogurt

I was definitely the biggest fan of the salad and the potato, but how can you really go wrong with a deep fried potato ball filled with cheese?

For lunch, you can get a variety of falafels, which are definitely a reason to go back. I really liked my turkish falafel w/ spicy sauce. They have fun juice combinations like lemon-mint and grapefruit anise. Instead of getting a big glass of juice, you can get 3 small glasses and try multiple flavors, which is definitely the way to go.

It's a family run business and one worth supporting!
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520 Main St
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 257-8817

Sweetie Pies

Category: Bakeries

5/12/2010

I worked in Napa for a couple of months and loved stopping into Sweetie Pie's for lunch. It's cute, the food was always fresh and homemade tasting. I resisted dessert most of the time, but I did give in and taste sometimes.
The older furniture, community table, and even the drink area were all great touches.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff.

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