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Arlington, MA
Yelping SinceJune 2009
Things I LoveArt, Photography, Travel, Design, Music, Radio, Independent Film, Linguistics, Gastronomy, Blue Humor, French history, Icelandic and Mexican culture, Yoga, the bizarre...
Find Me InCambridge, San Francisco, New Orleans, Montrael, Reykjavik
My HometownThe Greater Boston Area
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm working, blogging, traveling or trying to improve my photography skills
Why You Should Read My ReviewsCaveat Emptor
My Second Favorite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe greatest book I ever read was Graham Greene's "The End of The Affair"
My First ConcertDownset (the punk band) at The Middle East
My Favorite MovieDo I have to name just one? Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
My Last Meal On EarthSomething smothered in Dark Chocolate
Most Recent DiscoveryGroupons (I'm addicted)
DateArlington, MA 02474
(781) 646-9464
Whatta Wing!
Categories: American (New), Fast Food
Neighborhood: East Arlington
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 661-8010
Noir
Categories: Lounges, American (New)
Neighborhood: Harvard Square
Boston, MA 02228
(617) 422-0224
Gaslight Brasserie du Coin
Category: French
Neighborhood: South End
A perfect Sunday is brunch here and then a slow walk through the SOWA Open Market.
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-4495
Ole' Mexican Grill
Category: Mexican
Neighborhood: Inman Square
The price is a bit steep, but totally worth it. The decor is very Spanish and, on that note, they also have a "tapas" (small plates) menu for those looking to share a little something over a few drinks.
I am definitely going here for my next birthday!
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 876-2700
Crema Cafe
Category: Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Harvard Square
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 628-6621
The Broken Yolk
Categories: American (Traditional), Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 861-2802
Snake and Jake Christmas Club Lounge
Categories: Nightlife, Arts & Entertainment
The first time I went was at 4 in the afternoon and it was closed. It's most definitely a late night place to either hit up after the bars have closed or after 7, before hitting up the rest of the Uptown area restaurants/hangouts. This late night schedule can be off putting to some, since it is on an out of the way, kind of dead, suburban end of Oak St. If you don't drive and walk there, it can make you kind of nervous; especially once you see it for the first time - it looks like someone's car port that has been covered over. I even heard it described by one local as "a place one would imagine a serial killer would take you to kill you." But, once you get inside it was one of those unique only-in-New Orleans experiences that keeps you coming back. It is dark, but really comfortable and totally cool. They even have a resident cat and dog. The drinks are cheap and the staff are friendly and really welcoming. It kind of reminds me of hanging out in a friend's basement or converted garage den during a low-key party. Great music, great drinks, comfy coaches, and a tv that shows the game. What more could you ask for? No pretention here at all. Just feels like you are hanging out with some really cool friends!
Try to get there between 7 and 10 on Thursday or Friday nights for the happy hour bbq... I haven't made it to that yet, but am dying to! I miss you Snake and Jake's!
I was so happy with that experience that to get a bigger more elaborate tattoo, I quickly thought of them. Phil, a tattoo artist there since earlier this year, did a phenomenal job with a lotus flower sitting behind a tattoo I already had on my upper left arm. I came in on a Wed night, told him what I wanted, and he had something drawn up for me by my Sat appointment. He also not only made me really comfortable, but he also doesn't bullsh*t you. If something won't work or won't look good, he'll tell you right away. He will also give great suggestions of what will. I appreciated this, the fact that he seems to really care about his work and the quality of what you get, and not just making money. Plus, he not only does beautiful work, but he is incredibly detail-oriented. This makes for fantastic looking art. He suggested colors that really pop, and really worked down to every pollen stem and detail of every petal. Plus, he worked it so it looked like the new piece was part of my old tattoo and not just slapped on. It was also at a great, competitive price! I have a new favorite shop and a new favorite artist!
Because this place is out of the way (a small shop in a strip mall), I don't think it gets the attention that it deserves. Certainly not the same attention as its Medford sister shop or some of the other big names in the area, located on main streets or in busy malls. Here's hoping it does!
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 515-9296
Total Skin Care II
Categories: Skin Care, Hair Removal
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6/8/2009
I, too, used a Group-on for my first ever facial with Lisa. I have very sensitive skin and always worried that a facial would make me break-out. Quite the opposite! On top of that, she gave me an awesome eyebrow wax that didn't even hurt and they ALWAYS hurt me!
Not only was Lisa very warm and friendly, she gave me great advice on how to treat my particular skin issues and my skin looks better than it has in ages two days later! I learned that a few of the drug store/department store products I was using either contained harsh ingredients or ingredients that clogged pores on certain types of skin. I was wondering why they weren't working. I thought it was me. I even purchased the special moisturizer they carry on the way out (which was the same price as the Clinique product I had been using, which wasn't helping)! And don't get me wrong, the products were not pushed on me. I did not feel coerced into another appointment or a sale. But it helped to be able to buy the products used during the treatment, after learning more about them, as they are all plant and mineral-based.
The whole experience both educational and extremely relaxing, and the Beacon Hill Athletic Center let me and my husband work out for free to try out the gym before my appointment! I now have hope for once for my problem skin!
Needless to say, I will definitely be putting money away to go back soon! Even if only for the waxing!
Update: Sellers agent was supposed to send us back our initial good-faith deposit of $1,000, as agreed upon by us and the seller in a legal contract. Despite being clearly spelled out who it was supposed to go to, agent sent it to my lawyer made out to the seller. Agent's name is Bettina Small and working with her is simply put, a nightmare. Get a good lawyer if you decide to try working with her or you'll be in for a never ending headache.
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10/29/2009 First to Review
Exit was the listing agent on a short sale we put in an offer for and almost purchased. The agent made the whole experience a nightmare. We waited 7 months for an approval to learn that she had let the bank talk her into only having limited email contact with them about the property. Additionally, we were led to believe that we had a firm approval, which ended up only being a verbal approval. The bank ended up canceling our closing at the last minute and upping their price by $15,000 after a second appraisal on a house that had sat empty for almost a year. In no way did I feel the agent was working aggressively to close this deal in a positive way, for herself or for the client. Needless to say, the deal fell through and we were out most of our rather sizable deposit. Plus, the house had structural problems that were undisclosed in the listing, but appeared to get worse to the eye as time went by. I would NEVER touch this company ever again.
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