Elizabeth M.'s Profile

I am absolutely in love with this place. We'll start with the atmosphere. It has the feeling of walking into a wine cellar, with the exposed wood and brick. It also has an air of being a little more upscale and a little less undergrad. On the main floor, there are scores of comfy couches, which you probably would never would remove yourself from if you didn't have to. Upstairs, where I also like to hang out, is the patio with tables and chairs, and other fun patio-like things. Overall, while the place is huge, no matter where you are in the establishment, there is a cosy intimate air, which can be hard to acheive in such a space.

I've never actually eaten there, but I've definitely been drinking there. There wine list is expansive and the people who work there know what they're talking about. I once went up to the bar, saying I knew what kind of wine I wanted. I described the flavor I wanted, etc, and the girl behind the counter picked the perfect wine for me. I, in fact, drink it every time I go in there. Their wines range from reasonable prices to extremely high-end stuff, so there's something for everyone, which I appreciate.

Other than that, I have never been to the Cellar portion of the Wine Bar, which is supposedly a hip little fun area downstairs. Whatever, though. The wine, patio, and couches that reign in the upstairs are too jealous a mistress to let me go traipsing downstairs.

I'm pretty sure "The Library" is spanish for over-priced drinks and bad open mic nights. Karaoke on Sunday nights, while rather quiet, are super fun. Beautiful atmosphere and fun booths, but it's not a place I ever quite feel comfortable in, and I can't really put my finger on it. It seems like a great place... in theory.

I have yet to step foot in the upstairs portion of Linda's, but the downstairs bar is so fabulous, I see no need to.

I like the cross-section of clientele. You have your regulars, a few students, a few older folks. Overall, it's a place that everyone can feel welcome, as opposed to the many bars in the area, where if you're not a fashion-clad co-ed, you'll stick out like a homeless man in a Tiffany's store. There are also inevitably some great drink specials, which are wallet-friendly. In addition, if you go there, you must try the cheese fries with scallions. It's a heart attack in a basket, but it is an experience every Linda's patron must try at least once. You won't regret it.

Also, check out the Trivia nights on Tuesday nights. It's a good time. I wouldn't miss it.

Yes, I'm the goober writing a review about Target. All I can say is that I love it with all of my consumerism-saturated heart.

Now, this review may come off as a little bit biased, as you'll be hard-pressed to find a Mexican establishment that I won't love and adore for eternity. I felt, however, that this little slice of fried ice cream heaven warranted a little special attention.

We'll get the basics out of the way first. It's your run of the mill, side-of-the-road, non-chain Mexican restaurant. It's also one of the few places in this town not run by bitter "I'm better than this!" college students. Fully stocked bar. Good margaritas, even if you're thrifty (like me!) and don't order Top Shelf. The food is rather good and affordable. I took a friend out there to dinner last night, and we walked out with a $19.00 tab, which included two meals, tasty queso, margaritas, etc.  That's not a tab I would ever kick out of bed.

Now I will discuss my favorite part of this restaurant: the music. This is not in jest. We were seated at our table, and soon graced with the tunes of what sounded like a Mexican high school prom. Not only were we moved by the food, but we were seriously tempted to get up and start slow dancing. It had the sound of American boy band songs dubbed over into Spanish. It was fantastic. I know it sounds cheesy, and you will not believe me until you go there, but it added an awesome element to the meal. Not only that, but the room we were seated in looked like, if you cleared the tables, you were only a cheap disco ball away from a high school dance.

Overall, four stars. I'm not giving it five, because I'm elitest like that.