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529 Alma St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 327-1323

Pampas  

Category: Steakhouses

5.0 star rating
8/13/2011
I just got back from Pampas (my first time there). Super awesome place. I loved everything. The waiters was super nice and wanted to just feed you everything. I think I ate a whole rack of filet minion (they even brought out extras since I requested it). A+ experience. Would go again many many times.

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750 Harrison St
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 240-7558

Manor West  

Categories: Dance Clubs, Bars
Neighborhood: SOMA

1.0 star rating
9/19/2010
One star for nice interior and decent music.

My friend was celebrating his birthday party here so all of us got our names on the guestlist.

We arrived at 10pm but didn't get in until 11:15 (lame).

While standing in line a bouncer (who looked like Forest Whitaker) pulled me aside to tell me that he couldn't let me in because my dress shirt was too baggy. WTF? That's the first time I've ever heard such a thing. I asked if I can tuck in my shirt, roll-up my sleaves, put on a sweater vest, but he still wouldn't budge. I was better dressed than so many people there (I had cufflinks!).

My girlfriend got mad and asked who's in charge (she's so awesome) and the bouncer looked hesitant and pointed us to the overseer. After a chat with the overseer he looked really surprised that I was being kicked out and said that they'll work something out and told me to get back in line. He also asked me who was kicking me out.

I have a hunch that the bounced just wanted me to bribe him to let me in.

The inside of the club also had poor ventilation.

I hate this place and would never go back.

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1635 Hollenbeck Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 245-2111

Madura Indian Vegetarian Cuisine  

Categories: Indian, Vegetarian

1.0 star rating
3/31/2010
I just got back from lunch (or lack of lunch) at this place.

As soon as we got there, my girlfriend and I stood waiting for a minute to get ushered to a table. During that minute, there was no eye contact or greeting from the host/waiter (and he was standing right in front of us!).

We sat down, picked our dishes, and our waiter did not return for 10 minutes. I ordered my dish and my girlfriend asked if they have dosas with just vegetables inside and no potatoes? The wait said, "This is a vegan place." (How rude is that?) So my girlfriend was confused and just picked a random dosa dish.

My girlfriend got her food in 10 minutes (not bad), but mine was missing. Another 15 minutes passed, during which a few other people on other tables got their food before me, and I still didn't get any food.

I had to run to an important meeting so I told them that I want to cancel my order since I have to leave very soon. They kept saying that the food should come soon. My girlfriend finished her food in 5 minutes, so we got up to leave. The owner (I assumed) came out with the dish and said, sorry this dosa  (Rava Masala Dosa) takes longer than other dosas to cook.

Visually, all the dosas there look the same. I don't understand why my dish would take longer to cook. I really believe they just forgot my order and lied that this dish takes longer. If it does take longer, the waiter should've told me when they brought my girlfriend's dish that mine is on a way or something to reassure me.

I think this whole incident could've been avoided if there was a better waiter at my table and if they restaurant had a better system for serving people.

The table next to me had to keep asking the waiter for things like, "Are we going to get cups for water? Are we going to get this? Are we goign to get that?" It seems like they weren't happy with the service either.

Rude and careless staff killed this restaurant's review.

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423 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 977-0754

Tri-Me Auto Body and Paint  

Category: Body Shops

5.0 star rating
3/18/2010
I took my G35 to Tri-Me Autobody and Paint after a rear end accident. Lester (shop owner) was very courteous and helpful. He's all about making things easy and stress-free for the customer. I brought my car in and Lester called up Hertz for me to come pick me  up for a rental and I was on my way.

Because of the high impact, the rear body and floor was sectioned out and then replaced with new OEM parts. Lester also helped me get my stonegaurds replaced (Inifiniti discontinued this item so we found a comparable replacement) and worked out with the insurance.

When I went to pick up the car, I was amazed at the work.  Everything was good as new and they even buffed my entire car for me (I could see myself).

I'm planning to make a repeat visit to go fix the ding on my right side door as soon as this insurance claim finishes.

Thanks Lester!

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Oakland, CA 94611
(408) 569-2882

Judy Ko, CMT  

Category: Massage

5.0 star rating
6/9/2009
Judy is a very experienced masseuse.  I have known Judy for 8 years now and she has been studying/practicing the art of massage since I've known her.  She knows what she's doing and makes sure that you are comfortable at all times.

She usually starts off by asking you how heavy of a massage you want and which areas you want to focus on.  During the massage, she will often check to see if the pressure is still right.

Do not be fooled by Judy's small appearance because she is very strong.  I like my massages heavy and deep and she does a great job.

Overall, I highly recommend that you visit Judy for any body work.  She's super nice and she's an expert in her field.  What more can you ask for?

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1880 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95128
(408) 292-2786

Gulzaar Halaal Restaurant & Bakery  

Categories: Halal, Indian, Pakistani

5.0 star rating
7/8/2008
I like the beef kebob sandwich at this place.  I don't go for the double meat because that is way too much meat in a sandwich :).  Their briyana nice is no joke either.  Delicious food plus friendly owner makes this place a great eat.

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18912 Ventura Blvd
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 881-6704

CiCi's Cafe  

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American (Traditional)
Neighborhood: Tarzana

5.0 star rating
6/24/2008
I've eaten here many many times and I never get disappointed.  Maybe I always order the right things :).  It seems like a lot of people really didn't like the eggs benedict, so I never ordered that.  Why would you want to order something that people do not like anyways?  Anyhow, my favorite dishes are:
1. Green tea pancakes
2. Huevos Rancheros
3. CiCi's Omlette
4. Dutch Babies
I get a ridiculously satisfying food coma every time I walk out of the place. A+

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