Jessica "Fishnets in the FiDi" P.'s Profile

I came in here with a coupon for a customized 1 hour spray tan. While the process certainly did not take an hour (maybe half an hour?), my tan was glorious and kept very well for a full week.

JC was great - personable, friendly, informative (though I've had the spray before) and easy to work with. A sense of humor always helps too.

The room was a bit cold, so as I stood there pretty much naked to the world with freezing cold organic tanning chemicals being sprayed onto my body, I just thought of the golden glow I would have the next day. Their solution was easy on my skin, no horrible aftermath and I didn't reek of Jersey Shore sadness on my way home.

Great space and I'd love to try out their other services.

I really don't know what to say here, since my dining experience was more like a Twilight Zone episode than a rip roarin' buffet extravaganza.

Came here on a late Friday afternoon for lunch (1pm is late for us FiDi folks) with a coworker who had a coupon from SF Daily Deals. I also made a reservation on Open Table since i wasn't sure how busy it would be if it was a sit-down establishment.

Upon entering, the gentlemen at the host desk was on the phone. No greeting, no polite "one minute, please", just a blank stare after a few minutes and a rough arm gesture directing us to just go find a seat somewhere.  

There is no sign that says "seat yourself", nor are there any menus to grab. Only a few tables were occupied and basically on their way out the door. There was ONE waiter/bus boy on the floor. He silently came up to our table and filled our water glasses, but didn't say a WORD. I've never been there before and had no idea they had a buffet, but my friend and I were looking for specific items off the menu for our meal. We also presented our coupon and asked if it was still valid for lunch dining. He grabbed it, walked to the front and handed it to the host who was still on the phone. No words whatsoever, mute!

We sat there for a good ten minutes more with no service, no menus and basically just ignored. We had to flag down the waiter for menus and physically went back to the front host desk to ask for silverware.

Once another 10 minutes passed (we'd been there about half an hour so far) and the waiter came to take our order (after having to flail my arms wildly for him to see us in an EMPTY restaurant) he was gracious enough to accept our requests.

Not two minutes after we ordered, a very disgruntled chef came out from behind the bar/kitchen area and gave my friend the hairy eyeball. It was as if we had tits of steel to be brazen enough to order food while-- heaven forbid--a dried out array of lentils, mushed cauliflower and an empty rice pan lay before us, beckoning us to their culinary oasis. Really.

Thankfully, when our food arrived it was good, but not worth the shoddy customer service, non-existent communication and downright stink eye. The naan was great, tandoori chicken moist, spinach dishes divine and aloo gobi just right, so I was stuffed and satisfied, but I also feared for my life.

There is no signage saying when "lunch" is over especially since they are open until 11pm. Surely with paying upwards of $13 a plate for food, ordering drinks and being as polite as punch, the staff could be a LITTLE bit more amicable. They may be better off as delivery only, and from the reviews, I see that's a 50/50 risk too.

I've been going to Sarah for about 3 years now. She's a friendly, no-nonsense, in and out kind of cleaning gal.

There's a bit of tough love out there for all you non-flossers, but she gives great advice and tools from her secret stash of dental toys.

The front desk staff is always pleasant, I get a postcard and a reminder call for my appointment since I tend to forget 6 months out, and she doesn't push for unnecessary appointments or procedures. The office is well versed in all types of insurance as well, sometimes better than I know my own!

It's not the most up to date office tech-wise, but they always remember my past visits/issues, take detailed notes in my file and I always feel like I'm being listened to.

I have to minus one star bc one of my friends thinks they got food poisoning from a shellfish dish here :(. My meal, however, was great. Quick service, friendly staff, water refilled and the plates that just kept on coming!

We had reservations for 5 people and were seated right away since thankfully it was not a busy night. I had to order the onion pancakes - which did not disappoint. A little on the greasy side, but thick and delicious. A friend and I split the crab rangoons bc that's just what you do if you're going to get Chinese, get the fried crap and share for less guilt.

My main meal was the lettuce wrap special. I really enjoyed them as my main course and for breakfast the next day! Great, hearty portions, and the chicken was well seasoned chunks, not ground up or barely recognizable.

There were a bevvy of different veggie dishes at our table and everyone seemed to lick their plates clean. Sesame ball surprise at the end for dessert and hot sake in my belly, not much more I need on a cold winter's night.

I've found myself at the pet hospital quite a bit the last few months for my furry son. Random itchy and scratchy days, a penchant for chewing his paws, and then the latest: a scary growth on his right hind leg.

Consistently, they are easy to book appointments with and Dr. Miller and Dr. Hollenback have been wonderful. Their bedside manner with Brimley has been appreciated. The front desk staff have always been helpful and cordial to me too.

My vet didn't want to do a biopsy immediately with the growth on his leg and I appreciated that, as did my wallet. After a needle test and a 24-48 hour waiting period from the lab, they called me just like they said they would to let me know the growth was benign. Whew! Prompt, compassionate and stuck to their word -- very important to me.

Sometimes appointments and Rx's add up, but they do for me too! I found that their pricing is pretty normal and a fair price to pay for easy access, good doctors and a clean, professional environment.

My only pet peeve (no pun intended!) was the fact that they can't even fax ME a prescription for my pup's flea medication to get through 800-pet meds. It's not my fault they charge $30 less and that leads me to go with them! Understandable though, they want to make it a bit more of a hassle if you don't buy everything from them. That's business and I don't take it personally. Plus, I'm sure they'd be stuck faxing all day long if they did accommodate every request.

Consistently good and long lasting pedicures. I put my manicures through a lot so they last, but not as long. That's pretty much my own doing though!

The staff is always friendly and the women give the greatest massages! I love the spa chairs and after a tough workout, I like to treat myself once a month to some relaxation and girly time.

It's cheaper than most places in Berkeley or SF and never so busy that I have to wait, if at all. The warm lotion is a plus and they have a decent array of polish to choose from. It's not super fancy, but suits my needs just fine!

I had just run 5 miles and had a boxing class that morning and neglected to eat a lot, so I was starving, yet picky. I wanted my recovery meal: banh mi. I made the walk from my gym on 22 and Webster to Fresh and Best after finding through a search that it was the closest banh mi to me outside of walking deep into Chinatown.

Great neighborhood spot, decent prices and a pretty extensive menu. You've got veggie options galore, smoothies, salads, Vietnamese cuisine and curries. My sandwich was a bit pricier than the norm, but it was large and in charge and made with love. For $5.75, you really can't go wrong. I've paid more at Subway and left feeling sad and less than satisfied.

The women who work there are very sweet, and the clientele are those who live nearby or frequent the arts center. My sandwich was chock full of meat and veggies, and they even add the not -so- traditional lettuce and tomato if you want.

There's a few chairs, couches and a random assortment of regular cafe tables, so all in all, if I were in the area, I'd definitely be back for a leisurely snack and coffee. It's a nice break from the craziness of Broadway.

Cute pretty much describes it. That, along with with Mr. Drunk Robot who needs his wine to function and other random chalk art really had me cozy in my bar stool before I even ordered a drink.

Great wine selection, decent happy hour pour. The nibbles were tasty too, even though we only ate the breaded oyster mushroom plate. We really devoured that one though, they were so tasty.

Friendly, knowledgeable staff, a welcome space, a variety of seating perfect for a solo sip, group nosh or date chat at the bar makes for a fun atmosphere to get rosy cheeked in.

Hi, my name is Jessica and I am an addict. A pork bahn mi addict that is!
I usually hit up Saigon Express after a grueling gym session in Berkeley. It's my carbtastic reward for a job or jog well done.

You can't beat the prices. I only get the bahn mi - I've tried the combo and the bbq pork -- both satisfied my needs. I can't comment on the rest of the menu but I would like to try their salads.

It's a small, family run corner joint with fast food and a no frills menu. You can sit inside if you want but I usually get my goods to go. They don't go too heavy on the spread or veggies, so ask for more if you want a heartier sammy. They do not however, skimp on the spice!

A cold, wintry night wandering through the colorfully lit holiday scene of 4th street in Berkeley led us to O Chame for some warm udon (ok, and a groupon). It's very soothing inside, dim lighting, minimal design and a warm staff.

Great service and an attentive waitress. We didn't order any drinks but the water glass was always full. The arugula salad app was small but tasty. I wouldn't suggest sharing if you were really hungry, heh. The dressing was really flavorful though and I could tell it was a combination of simple ingredients that really hit the mark.

My agedashi tofu was great, an addiction of mine...so I usually order it whenever I see it on a menu. Unless you really mess with the broth, you can't ruin it for me. It was a nice, hearty portion too. I slurped and savored every last bit.

For my main meal, I ordered the shrimp tempura udon but secretly pined for the bf's spinach and shiitake bowl of goodness. I have to say I liked the vegetarian broth better.

For dessert, I made the bf go out of his comfort zone with the salted caramel balsamic ice cream. Let's just say we were practically licking the bowl...

I'd definitely come back for a quiet, mellow dinner. The other plates looked tasty and a group next to us pretty much ordered the whole menu and I could hear the moans of culinary orgasms over and over again....