Liz "da lizza" T.'s Profile
DateStuart, FL 34996
(772) 286-7742
Hometown Cleaners & Tailors
Categories:
Dry Cleaning & Laundry,
Sewing & Alterations
Listed in: treasure coast finds
1 Previous Review:
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9/18/2010 First to Review
my silence on yelp has ended. and what could possibly bring me out of a 10 month hibernation you ask... a yelper special that wasn't honored.
i really hate writing one star reviews. i do. it pains me. i'm sure that the owners had the best of intentions by placing a "yelper special". they probably wanted to drum up some business, get a few positive reviews or two, offer some savings to new clients for giving them a try, etc. so, let's see where this all wen wrong then.
Their special...
Receive $10 Off your next incoming order. Just mention the name Yelp. Visit our website for our Weekly Specials and Coupons.
i visited their website and there was no mention of the yelper special. so i bring a pair of pants to get dry cleaned. just one, because I wanted to try them out and if they did a bad job, then only one of my pants got ruined. so i go and mention yelp. blank stares from the whole place. no one had heard of yelp. i bust out my iPhone and show them. no one had heard of that special. hmm... well they said they'd have to find out, but "ok". i leave with my $6 receipt and feeling a little confused about the whole situation.
fast forward a few days. i go to pick-up the pants and have two shirts to drop off. i hand the lady my receipt and she says, "that'll be $6." what? ok, I think. maybe she forgot me. i mention yelp again. she says she asked the owners and they're not going to honor it because you have to spend over $10. i politely explain that it doesn't say that anywhere. she politely reiterates that they won't honor it.
i paid my $6 bill and left with my laundered pants and two dirty shirts in hand. looks like I'll be on the hunt for a new dry cleaner. Show owner comment »
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 621-6880
The Coffee Tree Roasters
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 201-5656
Eleven
Category:
American (New)
Neighborhood: Strip District
started it with the heirloom tomato salad. wowza. and a serious portion too. the duck salad was great too. it was like duck bacon. what more can you ask for? went on to the seafood tasting and the halibut. both delicious.
but the real shocker was dessert. three words for you... fried. peach. pie.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 325-3435
Tamari
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Latin American,
Tapas Bars
Neighborhood: Lawrenceville
they have a few locations to eat (patio, lounge, bar, dining room or at the kitchen) since it was just two of us, we decided to sit at the kitchen. which is a tiny little kitchen kind of setup like a sushi counter.
we ordered a few appetizers, a few rolls and a bunch of grill skewers. all of it was quite delicious. maybe it's because of our up-close-and-personal proximity to the chefs cooking our food or maybe they were just having a great night, but i must admit, i really was impressed with tamari. and the best part was that it's 'relatively' inexpensive.
will update when i get a chance to go back.
one of these things just doesn't belong,
can you tell me which giant eagle is not like the others
before I finish my song?
did you guess which giant eagle is not like the others?
did you guess with all your might?
If you guessed that this giant eagle is not like the others,
you know what... you're right
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ok, i'm done reverting back to my childhood now (thanks cookie monster). honestly, i was nervous to go here after two horrible experiences at other giant eagles in the area. they were dumps. but, this one, the giant eagle market district is a breed apart. fresh, local, organic, freshly baked goodness everywhere you look. the store is huge, the staff helpful, and the food is fresh. my only complaint... the parking.
Listed in: a year in the 'burgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 683-1003
Pamela's
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Shadyside
my breakfast date raved about the corned beef hash, stating that it was quite possibly the best she's ever had (and she orders it every time we go out for breakfast).
if i'm going to put pamela's into the regular rotation, i going to have to seriously start running more.
Listed in: a year in the 'burgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Carlo's Garage Winery
Category:
Wineries
Neighborhood: Strip District
4 weeks. 4 weeks! i was down on my luck, desperate... i was wineless. as i was wandering through the strip district i felt a little chill go up my spine. i just knew i was close to something special. i whipped my head around and saw a beautiful sign, "We Sell Wine".
inside 'the enrico biscotti cafe' is carlo's garage winery, the first of it's kind in pittsburgh. an urban winery. we did a wine tasting of their three blends. i'm usually a red kinda girl, but man oh man, their white blend was yummy!
the real treat though is the owner, larry. we ended up chatting with him for at least 20 min as we did our tasting. he was just a dear and reason enough to go back. very charming guy... and he knows his wines ;)
Listed in: a year in the 'burgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 441-3334
Point Brugge Cafe
Category:
Belgian
Neighborhood: Point Breeze
(fill in the blank)
a) polish
b) italian
c) belgian
ok, so the polish and italian food is great too, but the standout so far... point brugge. they're serving up some serious belgian bistro bites.
the moules and frites are a do not miss. words cannot describe.
the steak frites was perfectly seasoned and cooked.... the best steak i've had in a long time.
the dry rub pork chop was juicy and delicious.
the beer.... ooooh, the beer. everything is so good, just close your eyes and point to one.
i love good food and good beer, but by no means am an authority on belgian cuisine. of our group of three, i was the polish/italian/hungarian third. veronica d. was representing the cuban third. and lastly, we brought along our friend :::drum roll:::: who lived in belgium until she was 18 (figure that gives her opinion some serious weight). and now you're probably wondering what our belgian friend thought of point brugge. well, she loved it.
Listed in: a year in the 'burgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 434-7200
Penn Avenue Fish Company
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Seafood,
Seafood Markets
Neighborhood: Strip District
**disclosure** after living in miami for the past 9 years and living in various other cities on the east coast before that, i was troubled by the idea of fish in pittsburgh. there should be a term for this... coastal fish elitist?
so, i have to admit that i was a bit reluctant to try penn ave fish company. but man, oh man i'm soooo glad we went. we've even been back twice already. once for sushi and crabcake sliders. the sushi was ridiculously fresh and crabcake sliders on pretzel buns were to die for. on trip #2... the grilled tuna club was a seriously scrumptious sandwich, uber fresh and a healthy size.
penn ave fish has been the highlight of our eating excursions so far. even if you're a visiting 'coastal fish elitist', give it a go... i would be shocked if you're disappointed.
Listed in: a year in the 'burgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 688-8200
Church Brew Works & Restaurant
Category:
Breweries
Neighborhood: Lawrenceville
i confess that i wasn't that impressed with church brew works. oh how i wanted to love it. i mean, it's a brewery. in a catholic church. their brilliant and creative adaptive reuse of the building should earn them at least four stars (and you thought i was going to make some comment about my jaded catholic upbringing and how awesome it is to throw down in a church) ;)
so then, why the three stars? the service was less than... eh. i listened to our waiter mumble out the description of the beers and specials like he was reading the sunday obituaries. not a great start to the meal. and the food was just... eh. it's trying to be 'nice restaurant food', but all it is is glorified bar food at restaurant pricing. and not necessarily good bar food at that.
so given the lack luster review, why would i ever go back... 1) it's close to my house, so i can bike home sloshed if need be 2) the beers are pretty tasty (especially the pious monk dunkel and the millennium trippel 3) like the good catholic i was raised, everyone deserves a second chance and lastly, 4) the real reason... i can now tell my mom and grandma that i went to church this week without a guilty conscience
Listed in: a year in the 'burgh
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Stuart, FL
Yelping SinceNovember 2007
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thanks for follow-up, brent + hometown. very classy.