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Vino was absolutely phenomenal.  I would have rated last night's dinner six stars if possible... definitely one of the more memorable meals I've had.

There are so many good things I could say about the night.  First off, the free parking and location in the Piazza was great... very accessible and easy in-and-out.  The staff was exceptionally friendly the whole night.  The decor was so cool... huge black and white vintage portraits up on the wall under dim lighting.  They were playing a very eclectic mix of music... from Gypsy Kings to 40s big band to mellow techno music.  The tables all have these wonderfully comfortable tall leather chairs.  All this and we didn't even get served dinner yet!

We did order though... glass of house cab for me, which was good; and Jill had a Stella, off a surprisingly long beer list for an Italian restaurant.  I cannot recommend their bruschetta enough... it was made with a sweet bread and brown sugar on top... absolutely the best bruschetta I've ever had (Italian restaurants in Italy included).  I had their ribeye w/mashed potatoes and pom frites.  Jill had their stromboli with prosciutto, ham and other tasty meats with a butternut squash dip.  The meal was out of this world.

I hope to return here again and again in the future... you certainly can't go wrong eating here yourself!

If you're looking for a crowded gym with an odd layout inside, and even worse parking experience outside, you should sign up here.  Another reviewer put it well... just maneuvering the parking lot here is an adventure in itself and can sometimes be more stressful than driving on the Schuylkill at rush hour.  The gym, overall, has the feel of a tiny sweatbox where the machines always seem to have a queue.

If you do sign up for a membership via LA Fitness, just be careful to read the fine print about whether or not you're free to jump around other LA Fitness locations.  I originally signed up for a single-club membership at a club in Reading, PA, and also signed up for a year-long contract with a personal trainer.  All this = a lot of money being paid to LA Fitness each month.  Even still, the manager at the Andorra club tells me I now have to pay an extra $100 to be allowed into his club.  This manager was so passionate about me paying up the $100 that he even followed me all the way into the locker room one evening to confront me after avoiding him. Talk about a frivolous and dumb way to really frustrate a loyal and high paying customer.  

If you run into a young guy with a wrinkled uniform who parades around like he owns the place, that's probably him.  Please give him my regards and let him know I simply moved my business back to another LA Fitness, and that I'm thoroughly enjoying spending my $100 on much better things.

I love hole-in-the-wall places with great comfort food, and Tommy Gunn's is just that.  This tiny, unassuming joint at an odd corner of Ridge Ave. offers up some of the best BBQ I've ever had.  I ordered a pulled pork sandwich, baked beans and the remarkable fried mac-n-cheese... it's cardiac-killing goodness the size of a hockey puck... it was phenomenal.  The staff was young and friendly... the outdoor seating was nice... and I was even lucky enough to grab one of the 3-4 spots in their tiny parking lot.  All-in-all, everything made for a simple yet great eating experience at a truly unique place!