Joolie "mzjoolz if you're nasty!" T.'s Profile

wah wah wah! it's so pricey and I can't afford it... so I'll just buy street cart or bodega coffee. OooOoook! then do that.

honestly, people- if you're complaining about prices for a coffee shop that's conveniently located by the L train, in HIPSTER territory Brooklyn, serves up dozens of types of coffee-tea-cider and have a nice spread at their customizing station- then I seriously don't know what to tell you. the baristas aren't rude or snotty, the coffee tastes great and it's a cute brand. I don't come here as often as I should- but that's because I take the M in the morning!

during the spring/summer, CUP is a savior! try their iced teas! yum!

oh yeah- they have a FREQUENT BUYER'S CARD!!!! I love it!

a lot of beers and sodas in this joint. all the cheap Arizona Teas for .99, too! the shelves are old and there are many uncommon brands housed in here... BUT: the fact that the owner calls me his "habibi" (my love in Arabic) and is extremely sweet to me over other custies in the deli- it keeps me coming back JUST to visit him. word of advice: don't cop an attitude or complain about prices. he will treat you like crap! lol

they actually make good sandwiches and have available those microwaveable chicken and cheeseburger jump offs ($2 whaaaa?) too.

random drug dealers, hookers, hoodrats and clubbers hang out around here (refer to Jimmy S.'s review lol). occasionally, i'll run into crack heads and have to deal with them asking me for a dollar to buy them a loosey. yes... a LOOSEY.

a lot of people ask me constantly, "joolie, where do you eat breakfast around your hood?"

my usual reply would be, "I cook it at home" but- that's a bag full of lies! too hung over, exhausted from work or straight up LAZY... I choose a delicious and cheap option every Sunday morning (if I'm not having brunch with friends) to have $5 HUEVOS RANCHEROS. yes, child... $5 dolla, holla!!!!

perfectly made rice, salty but satisfying beans, a crispy fried corn tortilla under two fried eggs... perfection! dabble some red and green sauce, swig some Mexican coca-cola (yes, it's better!) and enjoy the hilarious jukebox. Kumbia and Mariachi~ my fav! lol

the Tamales, Huraches, Cemitas, Tortas, burritos and Chicken Mole are hits! the shrimp cocktail is refreshing during the summer!  your broke-but-still-cute-ass can get full here for under $8, kid!

this isn't fine dining, folks. the servers aren't crazy friendly, either. but I STILL frequent there along with my Sunday Fun-day crew; we're their regulars and love it here.

fresh baked bread, cookies and pastries. this is my one stop shop for holiday desserts! everything here is fresh and delicious. the counter people are always sweet and helpful. the smell of bread wafting out into the street of Montrose every morning... oh thank heaven!

try the vast selection of cookies and bring them to a family function, company party or pot luck!

it's not all flossy and glamorous in here. however, there's a cute charm to this place. the old machines, the one arcade game, toy claw machine and really grungy aesthetics makes this place make you feel like you're living in brooklyn circa 1975. i actually take a lot of random photos with my phone when i'm bored and waiting for laundry to dry.

i am extremely lazy- therefore 99% of the time i have to do laundry, i get it dropped off. it's always done by 6-7pm. i love it! the folding is meticulous and it's perfect for sorting my clothes.

out of all the Chinese joints on my street, Happy Garden is my go-to. it's your typical "american chinese take out"... but there are a few things about this place that i find enjoyable at any GCS (ghetto chinese spot):

- iced tea in a soup container (it's like crack and a cavity-creator)
- crab rangoon
- fried chicken w/ french fries
- butterfly shrimp
- teriyaki chicken/beef
- everything in GARLIC SAUCE
- hot sauce & ketchup

besides the basics i mentioned above... this place ACTUALLY fries up a good fried rice, sesame chicken and pan fried noodles. the owners are nice, the orders are always done in a jiffy and the iced tea crack drink is the best on Graham Avenue.

the famous French Toast Bagel really disappointed me.
you would think it would be soft, chewy and melt in your mouth. you know- like FRENCH TOAST?! nope- it was hard, dry and extremely difficult to eat. the guy working there told me to give them another try and so i did.

i grabbed a few more bagels with some Cinnamon Raisin and Scallion cream cheeses and took them home. the same result = dry and unbearable. i don't think i'll be going back- unless i'm on the block and running errands.

one thing i have to say, though- the people who work there are extremely nice. they don't cop an attitude when you ask them a ton of questions. helpful and fun to talk to... i enjoyed the customer service and friendliness!

this is how it went down: i checked in. i walked downstairs. i took 8 shots of Henny and then... DTF!!!!!

okay, seriously. i felt like i woke up in Jersey Shore. the bouncer was hilarious... but in good fun! he was actually nice! however, since i was in Joolz-WOW-mode, i threw it down on them drinks. i'm a classy girl... i stick to my scotch and whiskey. this event was serving gin, vodka and rum. uh-oh. what does this mean to Joolz-WOW?

DYL. Destroy. Your. Liver.
(oh yeah, OG's of Yelp... i'm bringing back that phrase! hee hee)

the food was there- but i didn't see it. did that matter? hell no. the DJ was bustin' them joints down like it was Santos Party Haus. good choices in dancehall, reggae, hip hop and even some oldddddddd school jams. sexy ass b*tches were grinding and jumpin' around to every song. major props to the DJ. the bartenders were sexy- but a bit pushy... (the girls, at least) and the drinks pretty much tasted gross BUTTTTTTTTTT... the higher ratio of the liquor in the glasses helped tremendously. this is probably the best thing to do to get this group of Yelpers wildin' out!

the decor is lovely. the enormous black-metallic chandelier was intoxicating. the upholstery accents in the interior of the elevators were well done and sultry. the actual lounge itself was masculine, cozy, dark and sexy... kind of like a Jersey Shore kid. haha j/k. you could sit in the giant lounge chairs, sofas or alcove under the stairs. the thought and design of the area was smart! the rooftop was the cherry on top. the views... you simply cannot capture it on camera! the physical closeness of the skyline of Manhattan and how magnificent it is- is something you must check out on your own.

more Henny and vodka, vodka, vodka.
yes... ROWDY ass Yelpers. RUDE GALS, indeed. a dozen of us ladies dropped it like it's hot on the dance floor. my soul-mate Helena and i were in a dance battle!! a group of the Yelp girls danced, screamed and jumped around in the bathroom like we were at a club. girls grabbed my boobs and i grabbed back. i think i yelled at Radford T. and WIll C. at some point. (i'm sorry!) girls were grabbing faces and kissing each other. i almost feel like we time traveled back into a Yelp Elite Party from 3 years ago! yes, filled with after-party drama and everything! LOL.

Jando- cheers to you! you made me proud! i've never seen so many happy, crazy, rowdy and straight up DRUNK AS HELL Yelpers in a very long time. (this is including myself.)

i loved meeting new people and even re-meeting a bunch of new and old Yelpers. it was a nicely mixed crowd put together!

::::::: A REKINDLED LOVE AFFAIR :::::::

oh... hi.
we meet again.
i know, it's been 10 years.
you're probably wondering what happened to me.
i meant to call, but... yeah, i f*cked up.
i actually moved to New York.
i should have told you.

mmmm...
you still smell the same.
you still taste just as i remembered you in my mouth.
i should have never left.
now i know in my heart what i was truly missing.
will you forgive me?
please. make love to my appetite.

are you still mad at me?
i'm sorry, but i have to go back to New York.
i should have told you... i was only visiting.
i... just couldn't bring myself to hurt you again.
i see that i've upset you now.
but, could i just get one last taste of you before i go?

mmmm...

please stay as you are.
i love you.
i'll be back again.
wait for me.

you Seattlites are LUCKY.

why? you would think buffets in NYC would be amazing. can i get a HELL NO, new yorkers?!

yeah, it's that awful. i still give it a chance and try not to complain and whine about the horrible quality of food. let's just say it, NY... our buffets in general (in the ghetto hood or in the city) are nasty and disappointing. every i visit my parents in Seattle- they want to take me to a new buffet. it's their "thing". honestly, i haven't been too impressed by any of the places they've taken me (in Shoreline/Lynnwood/Everett/etc.). they told me about Blue Fin Sushi and i was skeptical.

look- it's not a chef's omakase menu or fancy raw bar that Seattle is prominent in. however, from all the buffets that are under $50 a person- this has been the BEST one i've been to. i'm not including "Old Country Buffet", though... because i put that place in another category. =)

the space is big and easy to get around to the station. i even love the fact that they have a chinese food station, korean food station (with Kalbi, Udon, etc.) and such. they keep it simple here... and their sushi rolls are actually quite good. i was deeply enamored by their snow crab legs. meaty and seasoned well... i ate about 3 plates of them!!

i wish they would have a slightly more expansive menu like Todai/Ichi Umi has... but that might be too much for a space like this. i hope they stay around!

the service wasn't good from the waitstaff. my 60+ yr old parents had to constantly request they take our plates and refill our tea/hot water by holding it up in the air for the staff to pay attention. i wanted to enjoy my dinner with my family, so i restrained myself from making a complaint.