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I have been here a few times seeing as there are not a whole lot of options for Indian places here in DFW. While there are a few places with reasonably priced lunch buffets, most places are too pricey for dinner and I usually have no idea what to order as I always do buffets!  

Roti Grill is a convenient choice for dinner. I always get the chicken saag with extra chick peas. The regular size portion is more than enough to fill me up and I always have leftovers for the next day :) I do think it's dumb though that you can get naan only with the larger "Texas" portion. Otherwise you have to pay extra for it. Shouldn't bread be complimentary?

Service here is non-existent. Walk in, look at the menu on the wall, order at the counter, get your own drink, sit down and wait. Food is brought to your table and then you never interact with the staff for the rest of the experience. There are even to-go containers at the drink stand for you to box up your own leftovers. This all being said, I think the prices here are a little high since its pretty much all self-service. The menu is also very intimidating for people like myself who don't know a whole lot about Indian cuisine. The large menu gives very little description and I always end up ordering/spending more than I probably should have.

My food has always been tasty and I'm sure I will come here again to get my fix. Next time though I will make sure to look at the menu a little more carefully so that I don't overbuy again.

Another stop in the line of events following the no-pants dart ride. When we arrived I was a little bummed to see that there was a $10 cover; however, when I found out it was for a good cause I was totally in. This place is actually pretty huge and could accommodate a large crowd of crazies. From what I remember (which is very little) the crowd was pretty varied in age, style, ethnicity, etc....total melting pot.

The staff was super cute and friendly and intrigued by our shenanigans. A few bands played...the only one I remember is the Loosies. Great name for an all girl punk rock band. And who could resist a band who lets you jam out on stage in your undies AND gives you free band swag! Awesome.

Ended the night with a titillating burlesque show which had my eyes glued to the stage. Someone could have thrown a rock at me and I probably would not have flinched!!! Next time I come I will attempt to be more sober so I can enjoy the experience on a completely different level :)

This review is quite overdue seeing as we came here like 3 weeks ago to celebrate our no-pants dart ride! Upon arriving at the bar, Katie C., Joe B., James B. and myself were all still pantsless. Considering we were some of the only patrons in the bar we didn't really think it was too big of an issue. Apparently neither did the manager as he allowed us to remain half clothed for the rest of the evening. The bartenders were cute, but in that Dallas dbag sort of way where they know they are cute and are nice/snarky with you all at the same time. Didn't prevent this from raining on my no-pants parade though as I still managed to get tons of numbers!!! hahaha...

Amsterdam had a pretty eclectic selection of beers...most of which I was somewhat unfamiliar with. I kept ordering the one with the fish on the tap which I lovingly named Fish Head Beer. Ehi, our sexy bartender, always knew exactly what I wanted though. If you need bar food...too bad for you! Amsterdam literally has a old ass vending machine full of snacks, chips, etc. The plus though is that you can have food delivered here or pick up pizza from around the corner and bring it back to the party!

My favorite part of the evening (beside having my pants off of course) was the games provided at the bar. Next to the dart board there was a shelf chock full of board games. Pantsless scrabble...there IS no other way! There was also a radio flyer wagon out back on the patio area (complete with outdoor heaters) that we were pretty stoked to see. Overall, Amsterdam really just has a laid back vibe to it. The kind of place where you can come dressed in whatever and feel completely comfortable and not out of place. I will definitely be back...just with pants on this time...well maybe :)

DUDE!!!! Nikki you rock our elite panties off!!!

Izmir/Kismet was the freakin bomb last night! I have soooo many things I could compliment about this place...I don't even know where to start. The staff was amazingly friendly and welcoming, always people checking in on us crazies. The food was delish, atmosphere stunning, music jammin, and belly dancers...well I could go on and on and on! Sexy. Izmir/Kismet is freaking amazing and I will definitely be back here soon for a sexy date with a certain special someone :)

It was really refreshing to see so many new yelp faces at this event...I believe this was one of the most packed events I have been too. And as always...great to see my favorite yelpers (you know who yall are) and shake my big ol thang on the dance floor!!! Classic fun times. Thanks Nikki :)

Last night Tricia S. and I decided to make dinner plans. The first place we chose (which had customer appreciation free dinners) was booked, so we decided to check out SP. At first I thought, WTF?!?! going from free dinner to uber swanky, way out of my price range restaurant!!! Tricia S. calmed my nerves when she informed me that on weekdays from 5-7 you can get complimentary flatbread at the bar.

Upon entering, I immediately felt out of place in my neon green band tee, jeans, and chucks. The crowd is definitely upscale as many of the patrons were very dressy. This did not deter me from free food and tasty cocktails though. We pulled up to the bar and quickly asked about the free pizza/flatbread. The bartender vaguely described it, so we really had no idea what to expect. Tricia S. started with the Chile Rita and I had the Pina Diablo. The Pina Diablo was mildly spicy and very potent with its dark rum base. It kind of tasted like cake :)  I like Tricia's better though since the chile on the rim left my lips tingling ever so gently. Went with that for round two. Our pizza finally arrives and we are amazed by the size of this baby. It was a little larger than a typical small pizza. The crispy crust was covered in a light pesto, goat cheese, tomato, shrimp and scallops!!! Mmmm frickin mmm. We ate every last bite of that baby!!! I ended the night with a Tower of Tequila (a guava based cocktail) which was by far my fav of the evening.

At $10 a pop the cocktails are pricey, but they were definitely worth every last penny. All in all I spent just under $40 with tip. Though this was more than I had originally planned, the atmosphere, drinks, and overall coolness of this place definitely made for money well spent! I will definitely be back for more free flatbread!!!!

EVERYTHING in life is better when you have no pants on! Joe B. passed the word along about this awesome event which was started by the group Improv Everywhere back in 2002. When we showed up to Union Station, no one was really quite sure what the turn out would be. Facebook listed about 200 people; however, only about 70 people total ended up making the event. We all loaded onto the DART and within about a minute, people were taking their pants off. I must say, it is quite a liberating experience too. There is nothing like sitting on a train sans pants trying your best to act as if nothing is out of the ordinary.

As I sat reading my paper and eating an apple I started noticing that we were getting more and more stares. Unfortunately, since this event took place on a Sunday there were not many people on the Dart. there were actually more pants-less people than clothed folks. The train ride itself was a little boring but on one train a lady actually threatened to call the cops. Even a reporter from the Dallas Morning News was there to document the occasion. A few people talked to me...asking why we had no pants, if I knew the other pantsless riders, if we were protesting something, etc. Good times. Definitely participating next year...even if I have to take the day off of work to do so :)

Admittedly, I never stick to my new year resolutions...I mean, does anyone really? But this year, I have decided to make a positive change in my life (specifically the amount of junk in my trunk), and stick with my resolution of living healthier. After Tricia S. and I, well Tricia, did research on local programs we decided the YMCA was the best bang for our buck.

When I walked in this evening to enroll, I was warmly greeted by the staff at the front counter. When I informed them I wanted to enroll they took me on a tour of the facility and made sure to point out all of the cool features of the Y. The staff were of various ages, but were all super friendly and chatty with me. I immediately felt like I had made the right choice...not a Dbag in sight :)  While filling out my paperwork, one of the staff members asked me if I had time to stick around for an orientation. Huh? Orientation to the gym? When you sign up at the Y they give you a complete tour of all the machines, how to use them, how to program and record your workouts, range of motion tests, and even will help to set you up with a fitness plan! Since it takes about an hour, I had to pass this evening. No prob... I can call and make an appointment when it's convenient for me.

Best of all are the prices. The Y is running a program right now where you pay the day for enrollment. Ex: Today is the 7th, so I paid $7 to join...if you go tomorrow you will pay $8. Then the monthly fee is roughly $50 a month depending on what type of enrollment you choose. You can either join just that particular branch or pay $7 more to be a Gold member (swanky) and go to any Y in Dallas (except for downtown...there you have to be Platinum and perhaps a Dbag).

The reason I demoted a star for this particular location is two-fold:
1) No indoor pool.
2) There are pretty limited group classes offered in the evening and on weekends at this location. This is the primary reason I am joining the Y so I was a little disheartened to see that most of the group classes are during working hours. But with my Gold membership I can go to other larger locations where more classes are offered.

Finally...the staff was super cute! As a single lady in this city, I am always on the lookout for cuties with potential. Might just meet one at the Y... :)

San Antonio nightlife seems to have drastically improved over the past few years, especially with the addition of many bars and lounges in the Stone Oak area of town. Avoiding downtown is always a plus! My friend Janie and I came to Swig North on New Years day to continue ringing in 2010 after the first bar we tried was closed for the evening?!? When we pulled into the parking lot, I voiced my reservations as there were 0 cars in the lot. Janie assured me it would be ok. Walk in and my hopes are crushed when I see that there are approximately 5 other patrons in the bar!! We pulled up to the bar and contemplated our order. I was disappointed that they did not have Negra Modelo...I mean come on! Instead I went with gin and tonic, and the bartender was not skimpy with the alcohol either!!! Our bartender was super cute, friendly, and chatted with me and my girl throughout the evening.

The music was decent; however, not a whole lot of room for dancing. The upstairs VIP area was much nicer, but bottle service was not in our foreseeable future. Overall, the atmosphere was really nice. The employees seemed nice enough, and the crowd was pretty random. I would definitely come here again on another night to shake my booty here!

I have been a pedicure addict for about 10 years now. Ever since my mom took me for the first time, there has been no turning back. However, my increasing germ phobia has caused me to be extra cautious about who I let handle my little piggies. Cleanliness of a nail salon is one of my highest priorities.

Nancy's Nails is owned by a husband and wife who have known our family for quite some time now. The shop has only been open for about six months, but whenever I am in town they are always pretty busy. Upon entering, you are not blasted in the face with the disgusting smell of the acrylic nail chemicals and such. I don't know how they do it, but it smells wonderful! The shop is very open and bright and decorated with a loving woman's touch. Very homey feeling. While you pick out your color, the technician washes the components inside the pedicure basin and asks how warm/hot you would like the water. Climb into the massage chair with your complimentary beverage, and prepare for an amazing experience. I have had my piggies serviced by a few different technicians, and they all average about 45 minutes per pedicure. I am smart though, and make sure to always book my appointment with Lee (one of the owners). He gives the best massages (I think he may have a foot fetish), and spends about an hour on his clients!!!

I am saddened that I no longer live right across the highway from RHB. There were many occasions where on my way home from work I would stop in, place a to-go order, and then go home and stuff my face full of BBQ goodness. I have tried a number of things here and have never been disappointed by the flavor and quality of the food. I usually get the two meat platter with dry ribs and turkey. I also thoroughly enjoy the pulled pork. The Memphis style bbq is a different touch though which I greatly appreciate. Why had I never tried coleslaw on my sandwiches before? Now it's a staple. I have only tried the fried okra and potato salad as sides, which are both scrumptious, so I can't really impart any advice on the others. The sauces they offer are also out of this world. There are four ranging from mild to wake up your taste buds and make you cry a little hot! I always mix the sauces together to create my own special blend...the sweet and hoochie coochie make the perfect sweet fire my palate so desperately craves!

Customer service is also great. There was one time I came here and ordered a smoked turkey salad (which was ginormous by the way). After putting a small dent in the salad I looked down and was disgusted to find a very long black hair in my food!!! I called the waiter over and explained the situation. He of course asked if I wanted another meal, but seeing as my dining partner was almost done with his meal and I had lost my appetite I declined. A moment later the manager came to our table and was extremely apologetic about the whole situation. Not only did he take the item off our check, but he also gave me a coupon to use the next time I came in which was actually greater than the value of the meal I had ordered!