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95 Useful, 69 Funny, and 85 Cool
Austin, TX
Yelping SinceMay 2007
Find Me InWhole Foods, probably
My HometownHouston, TX
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...Yoga, biking, reading, checking my RSS feeds
My First ConcertOh God . . . it was Amy Grant. For real.
Current Crushall things coconut
DateHouston, TX 77006
(713) 529-6000
The Pooch Pad
Category: Pet Boarding/Pet Sitting
Neighborhoods: Fourth Ward, Montrose
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6/22/2009 First to Review
I'm giving them 3 stars, which is subject to change. For the better, hopefully.
We got a rescue dog 2 months ago and are still getting used to the change. A friend of ours volunteered to watch him while we went away for a 3-day weekend. Then he had to back out and we were 24 hours away from leaving.
So I turned to Yelp and found the Pooch Pad. I'm a big fan of quirky, sweet places with lots of personality. I called them and they sounded nice, trustworthy and the price seemed more than reasonable to me. I also loved that the dogs were only kenneled for eating and sleeping.
I dropped him off the next morning and made arrangements to pick him up Sunday evening at 5pm. There is a $25 charge for Sunday pick-up since they are closed to the public, which I agreed to pay.
Fast forward to Sunday. (Make Wayne's World noises if you want)
We pulled up a few minutes before 5, anxious to pick up The World's Cutest and Best Dog Ever. Nobody was there but we were early, so we waited. I decided to call and leave a voice mail as proof that we came by. We waited 20 more minutes. (Note: have you BEEN outside these past few weeks? I should have brought my skillet and some eggs.) I left them another voicemail telling them we'd waited but were leaving and to feel free to call us and we'd come pick him up.
We were disappointed and upset. I wanted to write a bad Yelp review right then but luckily for everyone I have a bit more control over my emotions.
We went the next morning at 7am to pick up our dog. They were extremely apologetic and explained that the girl who worked Sunday broke down (well, her car did) on the way to work. She was so frazzled that when she got there to feed and care for the dogs, she forgot about the pick-up. They waived the Sunday pick-up fee (obviously) and didn't charge us for Monday, which is what I was going to demand, but didn't need to.
I had been ready to go in and throw a fit, but didn't. They knew it was their mistake and took care of it. And our dog was fine and well taken care of, so it was hard to find anything to be truly upset about, other than inconvenience.
The lady said that the staff loved him and he did great, not even barking other than when I left. I liked them so I'm willing to try them again and hopefully can add more stars to their review.People thought this was:
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Houston, TX 77002
(713) 659-2222
Gotham Pizza
Category: Pizza
Neighborhoods: Fourth Ward, Midtown
For the love of God, order this pizza for pick up or delivery, DO NOT attempt to dine-in!! They have tables and chairs but they ARE FOR SHOW ONLY. If you try to use them like you're in an actual restaurant, you will be sorely disappointed.
I could give you a play-by-play of the evening, how we had to approach the waiters even though we were the only ones there, how we had to ask for the 5th wine glass 4 times, for water twice, how when we were ready to order, every employee was texting/on their phones, etc. But that's all you really need to know. Lucky for us, we have awesome friends and were able to laugh it off and have a good time. But it was excessive.
The pizza? Delicious. Get it to go and get out.
Austin, TX 78702
(512) 478-4700
Bennu Coffee
Category: Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: East Austin
Today we pulled in because we'd only driven by it 412 times in the month we've lived here and people seem very serious about this place. And as it was raining and 50°, baby girl needed a hot chocolate.
Turns out they also have a Mexican Hot Chocolate (MHC) but it should really be called Hot Chocolate With A Bit of Cinnamon. Don't get me wrong, it was tasty, especially with the nutty made-in-house whipped cream but on the grand scale of MHCs, yeah, not spicy enough.
What got me about this place is its quiet. We couldn't find a place to park so we street parked and walked in. I read the menu and then turned around and whoa: like 20 people sitting silently at laptops. The place was like a damn library. (Plus satellite radio) My husband and I played checkers at the little chess table while we waited for our drinks and I felt like even THAT was being loud.
So this place is walkable from our new place, so at least I know where I can spend a cozy quiet winter afternoon!
Unfortunately, there was none. Flavor, that is. I upgraded my migas taco to the migas taco plate, because apparently $1.89 is what it costs to add bland potatoes and warmed-straight-from-the-can black beans to a taco. I ended up pouring my salsa over all of it just to get some flavor.
We also had to fight for our drinks. The lady acted all put out when my husband said we were missing our drinks. Then he showed her the receipt and she was like, "Okay, fine."
What saves (I use the term "save" loosely) this place is the Mexican Hot Chocolate. After tasting my bland breakfast, I wasn't excited about the MHC. But oh, it was delicious! Look out, El Chilito, winter is coming and you might see me twice a day.
(Also, yes, the branding is very nice.)
Austin, TX 78703
(512) 477-4628
Screaming Goat
Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Downtown
I work like 5 feet away from it, so it's a good thing I like it. I've had the drowned flautas (my friends and I call them "lawyers." I didn't know the word "ahogado" in Spanish ("drowned"), but I did know "abogado" ("lawyer")!) Man, that's a lot of punctuation.
Their queso is delish and their "salsa mexicana" has a nice smoky garlicky vinegary flavor.
My favorite thing, however, is the nacho veggie burger. Oh man. Whoever decided that it would be a good idea to take a (veggie) burger, add some guac, queso and tortilla strips to it was genius! I may or may not have had it twice in one day.
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This morning I'd been on cruise around Austin with a realtor looking at cute and not-so-cute apartments. (More not-so-cute, but whatevs.) And after we were done, it was 1pm and I was stu-har-ving. Juanita's was the first place I saw, and so . . .
There is a $5 minimum for credit/debit and as I'm not in the habit of carrying cash (SOOO 1960s), I called my husband to see if he was also hungry. As usual, yes. And instead of buying a million tacos in order to reach $5, I ordered 2 tacos for him and a migas plate for me, para llevar.
The whole ride home I regretted my migas choice. I tend to order migas while I picture chilaquiles and then I get a plate of tortillas fried with salsa. And I was like, "Dammit!" and already figuring out how I'd steal my husband's tacos and give him my migas.
When I got home, I opened my package (HOW is styrofoam still around??) and there were these eggs scrambled with peppers and onion and tomato and cilantro and deliciousness. They seriously might have been the BEST migas I've had in my life or at least in a very long time.
I don't know how their tacos are, I didn't try them.
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Houston, TX 77005
(713) 522-7602
Benjy's
Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Lounges, American (New)
Neighborhood: West University
We ordered drinks and my citrus blossom (vodka, elderberry liqueur, some citrus stuff) was aaaaa-maaaaa-zing. Light, delicate, fresh, summery, I could have had 5. The aftermath would have been disastrous but it would have been delicious.
For dinner our salad options were arugula salad or a local tomato salad with some kind of special cheese. And when my "local tomato" salad arrived, 3 slices of tomato on a bed of arugula, I was all, WHAT? Because I don't even like arugula. But I was a big girl and ate it and the cheese made it worth it.
My dinner was the scallops (I do eat fish) and apparently the veggie risotto was delicious, though I didn't try it. Mine was good, my husband ordered the salmon and it was only okay. (I felt it was a tad undercooked.)
For dessert I ordered the "Dulce de leches," a tres leches topped with candied something. It was good. But UH MUH GAWD that chocolate cake was--I'm pausing with my fingers hovering over the keys because I got nothin'. It was better than any chocolate cake I've ever had. It was better than my homemade brownies. It was almost better than my drink.
Go. Eat chocolate cake.
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Saturday night I looked up nearby restaurants on Yelp on my iPhone, filtered it with "open now" as it was 10pm. Luigi's was the first to pop up. I thought, "I like pizza."
So we went.
We were the only customers in the place. The white pizza (alfredo, mozzarella and marinated mushrooms) caught our eye and we ordered it. And upon checking out the gelato, decided to have dessert first. Chocolate gelato + coconut gelato = YUM!
I don't know why we don't do dessert first more often! (Oh yeah, my pants that all seem to have shrunk of their own accord.)
Anyway, our pizza came out fast (suck it, Star) and Luigi asked if we wanted fresh basil. I don't care what anyone's talking about, the answer to that question is always yes. (Ice cream topping? Yes. As an option on a new car? Yes.) And it was delish.
I noticed the bocce ball court outside and because of the downpour earlier that evening it wasn't fit for use. But I definitely want to check it out on a more suitable evening. It's also apparently BYO so you can bring a libation and chill outside and throw down on some bocce!
I normally like to reserve 5 stars for the utmost amazing in everything-but more important than anything I could possibly rate, Luigi's has heart. It felt like chilling with friends/family more than eating at a restaurant. (Suck it, Olive Garden) All that AND delicious food!
Now, they just need to get rid of the styrofoam.
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Houston, TX 77006
(713) 527-0812
Wish
Categories: Shoe Stores, Women's Clothing
Neighborhood: Montrose
What. I'm a designer. Some people support local, I support well-designed.
Anyway, at the last Yelp event, we got those coupons for $25 off anything $50 or more. So I went. First of all, they were serving strawberry daiquiris, for whatever reason. So I poured a glass and perused the clothes.
I don't have a problem with the cheapness of them. They're trendy. If I'm wearing them longer than a few seasons, then I'm the one doing something wrong.
I picked out 5 or 6 items to try on and the girl who worked there handing me a strappy empire waist sundress that isn't at all what I was looking for. I took it to be nice and wouldn't you know, it was the only thing that looked good on me?
And it was $52 so I was right on target to use my coupon. Or I would have been had I not left it at home. So I was going to ask the girl to hold the dress since I forgot my coupon, but she said it was no big deal, that I should save it and she pulled out the same coupon from a drawer and honored it.
That level of customer service + daiquiris + a $35 dress = why I'll be going back. In spite of their logo.
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Houston, TX 77007
(713) 521-7465
Pink's Pizza
Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
Neighborhoods: Fourth Ward, Midtown
We got the Deuce (not too many vegetarian options on that Specialties list and also, strangely, no substitutions) and the plain cheese. We preferred the cheese. I'm normally a fan for throwing crazy stuff on pizzas: blue cheese, sage, cream sauce, sure! Whatever. But at least on the Deuce, it seemed like overkill.
Delivery was fast and the food was priced well, I think we got 2 meals out of 2 pizzas.
I'll have to try the add your own toppings area and see how that goes.
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jen hasn't made any lists yet.
So we brought him just for doggie day care and he was fine and we have no complaints!