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3136B Routh St
Dallas, TX 75201
Dallas, TX 75201
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Category:
Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Oak Lawn
500 Main St
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 254-9690
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 254-9690
Celadon
Categories:
American (New),
Seafood,
American (Traditional)
I had to travel to Napa for work earlier this year, so this review is a little stale... unlike the food at Celadon.
The restaurant is kind of tucked away, partially hidden from view in the Napa Valley Mill. The entrance is super cute... just walk down the little ivy-lined alley and viola! The interior at night is very ambiant and dimly lit, with cream and white linens and antique framed pictures and mirrors.
We started off the meal with the house bread complete with seasoned oil and vinegar for dipping and a beautifully picked bottle of Cab Franc. I mean, when you're in Napa, wine should be part of at least 2 meals a day!
For my entree, I had the ahi tuna seared rare and it was lightly crusted with sesame and spices. The fingerling potatoes were perfectly cooked and the seasonal mixed veggies were crisply blanched. Honestly, the tuna was some of the best I've ever had!
The service was a little less than what I had expected but the restaurant was very clean and the food was amazing! I would visit Celadon again.. in a heartbeat.
The restaurant is kind of tucked away, partially hidden from view in the Napa Valley Mill. The entrance is super cute... just walk down the little ivy-lined alley and viola! The interior at night is very ambiant and dimly lit, with cream and white linens and antique framed pictures and mirrors.
We started off the meal with the house bread complete with seasoned oil and vinegar for dipping and a beautifully picked bottle of Cab Franc. I mean, when you're in Napa, wine should be part of at least 2 meals a day!
For my entree, I had the ahi tuna seared rare and it was lightly crusted with sesame and spices. The fingerling potatoes were perfectly cooked and the seasonal mixed veggies were crisply blanched. Honestly, the tuna was some of the best I've ever had!
The service was a little less than what I had expected but the restaurant was very clean and the food was amazing! I would visit Celadon again.. in a heartbeat.
Godzilla burrito, low fat chicken burrito, spicy cajun shrimp burrito and a classic chicken burrito, two chips and salsa orders, guac, sour cream, and 4 fountain drinks...$37!
1633 Scripture St
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 382-5437
Denton, TX 76201
(940) 382-5437
Mr Chopsticks
Categories:
Chinese,
Thai,
Asian Fusion
I visited Mr. Chopsticks with some friends who used to live in Denton and they RAVE about this place. Upon this visit, they said that it didn't taste like the same Mr. Chopsticks of old, but it was still really good in my opinion.
I had a Sapporo and the Chirashi with shrimp. I'm pretty used to Chirashi coming with all different cuts of fish, but just choosing one guaranteed me that I wouldn't gorge myself. The Chriashi came with Miso soup, too. Their portions are pretty large so I'm glad they make you pick only one kind of fish. The Chirashi was accompanied by seaweed, pickled ginger that was not dyed pink :) and sesame sticky rice.
My friends let me try their dinners, too. The lettuce cups are wonderfully seasoned and minced nicely. The tofu is very firm... probably some of the best I've had in the area. The chicken egg rolls were really fresh and crispy. I tried sparkling sake for the first time and it was pretty good, too!
Beer and entree = $14. Not bad!
I had a Sapporo and the Chirashi with shrimp. I'm pretty used to Chirashi coming with all different cuts of fish, but just choosing one guaranteed me that I wouldn't gorge myself. The Chriashi came with Miso soup, too. Their portions are pretty large so I'm glad they make you pick only one kind of fish. The Chirashi was accompanied by seaweed, pickled ginger that was not dyed pink :) and sesame sticky rice.
My friends let me try their dinners, too. The lettuce cups are wonderfully seasoned and minced nicely. The tofu is very firm... probably some of the best I've had in the area. The chicken egg rolls were really fresh and crispy. I tried sparkling sake for the first time and it was pretty good, too!
Beer and entree = $14. Not bad!
I've only been here for lunch, so I don't know what their dinner menu and service is like. I would say that this is a very safe choice for an Indian buffet in Plano.
For buffets, my standards are a little more relaxed v. that of a full service wait staff. My water glass was refilled as soon as it hit the half way mark. My plate was always promptly removed from the table I got up. My silverware was replaced every time I left the table. Most all the dishes were clean and so were the tablecloths.
The choices for lunch were a little small v. what you would find in Richardson, like at Pasand. They had most of the classics, though. I filled up on the saag paneer and tandori chicken. The dal, naan, and samosas were fresh.
I would feel very comfortable dining here again!
For buffets, my standards are a little more relaxed v. that of a full service wait staff. My water glass was refilled as soon as it hit the half way mark. My plate was always promptly removed from the table I got up. My silverware was replaced every time I left the table. Most all the dishes were clean and so were the tablecloths.
The choices for lunch were a little small v. what you would find in Richardson, like at Pasand. They had most of the classics, though. I filled up on the saag paneer and tandori chicken. The dal, naan, and samosas were fresh.
I would feel very comfortable dining here again!
408 N Bishop Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 948-0644
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 948-0644
Decanter Restaurant and Wine Lounge - CLOSED
Categories:
American (New),
Lounges
Neighborhoods: Oak Cliff, Bishop Arts District
I recently got a new job with a big promotion so my big brother took me to Decanter for a little celebration. My brother knows I like jazz and Decanter features a live jazz artist every Saturday. The live music makes it a little difficult to hear in the bar area, but the music really makes the atmosphere.
The Whiskey Tangelo fizz as made by Sasha tastes like Orange Julius. I would highly recommend this drink to anyone who longs for the Orange Julius of their younger years. Sasha also poured us a nice Prosecco to toast my promotion along with a very nice sauvingnon blanc that I don't remember the name of...
Great wines as selected by JP. JP has been in the wine business for several years and really knows his stuff! I'm never disappointed when I sit down with a glass of his recommendation.
Decanter is definitely one of my top picks for wine in Bishop Arts!
The Whiskey Tangelo fizz as made by Sasha tastes like Orange Julius. I would highly recommend this drink to anyone who longs for the Orange Julius of their younger years. Sasha also poured us a nice Prosecco to toast my promotion along with a very nice sauvingnon blanc that I don't remember the name of...
Great wines as selected by JP. JP has been in the wine business for several years and really knows his stuff! I'm never disappointed when I sit down with a glass of his recommendation.
Decanter is definitely one of my top picks for wine in Bishop Arts!
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5225 Belt Line Rd
Dallas, TX 75254
(214) 389-6280
Dallas, TX 75254
(214) 389-6280
Cyclone Anaya's - CLOSED
Category:
Mexican
Neighborhood: Addison
Really good salsa.
They were out of Michelob Ultra and the sliders.
Spinach enchiladas left a little to be desired. The white cheese cream sauce tasted like Ranch dressing and I was really disappointed with the lack of spinach inside the enchiladas. I kind of wanted corn tortillas and I think I got flour instead. The cilantro rice wasn't very cilantro-y; it tasted more like Mexican rice. The black bean soup was pretty good.
I've come here for a Yelp party before and the food was delicious. I'll definitely give it another whirl.
They were out of Michelob Ultra and the sliders.
Spinach enchiladas left a little to be desired. The white cheese cream sauce tasted like Ranch dressing and I was really disappointed with the lack of spinach inside the enchiladas. I kind of wanted corn tortillas and I think I got flour instead. The cilantro rice wasn't very cilantro-y; it tasted more like Mexican rice. The black bean soup was pretty good.
I've come here for a Yelp party before and the food was delicious. I'll definitely give it another whirl.
I waited nearly 5 minutes to be acknowledged by the staff, and it was NOT busy!
The guy preparing my food didn't know what he was making and had to constantly look at the description board, so I'm not sure I even got what I ordered.
The portion was very small, and I paid $9 for something I didn't want.
The guy preparing my food didn't know what he was making and had to constantly look at the description board, so I'm not sure I even got what I ordered.
The portion was very small, and I paid $9 for something I didn't want.
I was such a fan of the food, but I have to admit I was a little disappointed with Aparicio's atmosphere. From the look of the restaurant outside I thought that we would have a little more intimate of a dining experience.
That being said, the food was great. I got the flautas and I was thoroughly impressed. I don't think I have ever had better seasoned flautas and they weren't dry or over fried, which is huge in my book!
Their margaritas were delicious and a wee bit strong. Okay, I lied about the little bit strong; they're a LOT a bit strong. Again, no complaints over here.
For their good food at reasonable prices, I am totally willing to sacrifice atmosphere. I'll for sure be back, and I might just pick up some homemade tortillas!
That being said, the food was great. I got the flautas and I was thoroughly impressed. I don't think I have ever had better seasoned flautas and they weren't dry or over fried, which is huge in my book!
Their margaritas were delicious and a wee bit strong. Okay, I lied about the little bit strong; they're a LOT a bit strong. Again, no complaints over here.
For their good food at reasonable prices, I am totally willing to sacrifice atmosphere. I'll for sure be back, and I might just pick up some homemade tortillas!
This is now the closest one to my work... and I love JITB. So sad, I know.
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Yelping SinceOctober 2009
Things I LoveRunning, Yoga, Cycling, Camping, Hiking, Beer, Country Fairs, Dancing, Comedies, 90's Music, Latin Culture, My Dog.
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It was a wonderful evening any way you put it... It was great seeing some of the Yelpers i met years ago when I first joined Yelp, I met some very nice people, and our waitress made sure my cup never ran dry. Thanks to Katy Trail Ice House for showing us a great time and it was such an honor to finally meet our rocking CM, Frances! I tried all the beers and I think the Rahr Oktoberfest was my favorite, but the Moose Drool was a close second.
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