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

Good god Gobi, I could stuff my gullet to the max if I let myself here...but I didn't. My friend had a craving for Mongolian BBQ that lie outside the realm of a mall food court, so we ventured here.

Moderately priced and if you're a talent at stackin' food high, this place is for you. You choose your choice of meats -- and they have tofu available which is nice -- your veg and then pile on your flavor profile of choice and noodles.

I went with a pork/chicken combo, tons of veggies and garlic/traditional bbq style with loads of fresh ginger. I couldn't have been more pleased with this as my meal having just landed in LA an hour earlier.

Ambiance is cozy, they serve beer and wine, but I don't recommend the beer float. It's more, milky beer if you ask me -- and my friend did not enjoy it. House wine sufficed for me and I had satisfied my hunger but didn't go over the muffin top.

I like watching the cooks make your concoction come to life. Having the ability to choose what fresh ingredients you want and the ratio was great. I'd go back again -- not too greasy, you get what you see!

I admit, sometimes my pale Irish skin needs a pick me up. Usually it's before a vacation so I don't turn into a rock lobster. I've always wanted to try this place but was guilty of the fake and bake fear - I just went with it. Self-tanning is not just for the  Jersey Shore ilk.

Standard equipment and spray tans, but the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. It's always easy to schedule an appt via email or phone. They're but a hop, skip and jump from my office so it makes sneaking in a sunshine session pretty easy.

It's not something I'd regularly recommend of course! Their "happy hour" specials for recurring clients are great and will probably keep me coming back. Shimmer is more reasonable than other place I've looked into for getting my ginger glow on.

Classic, old style Italian restaurant. Don't come here if you're in a hurry though, the service is not that fast but get carafe, some good convo and hang in there. Just don't stuff yourself on the free bread!

The 7 course meal was a bit much for my belly to handle, but their house salad was fine and I ordered a side of the meatballs. The balls weren't bad! You get two large meaty orbs to devour on your plate, full of flavor and sauce. I'm more of a ground turkey/pork fan, and these were beef, but I enjoyed them anyway.

I love the atmosphere - half tourist, half local trying to kill time before or after a show or errands. I mean, why else would you be so close to the wharf- by choice?

Standard American fare, friendly waiters, good for groups, moderately priced and an all around good time. It's kitsch at its finest and I was lucky enough to sit under the tree strewn with rainbow lights. Such ambiance! ;-)

I'd go back just for the antipasti - that squid and those marinated mushrooms were yummy. Good ole comfort food, parmesan and wine - that makes me happy.

I love me some hot dogs, but I was on a mission for some soft shelled crab. I had seen the show on Man vs. Food yada yada yada, but didn't want to bust a gut the first day in Florida - where it's always pretty much bathing suit weather.

Coming from New England it's hard for me to find a decent sized soft shelled crab out west, let alone smothered and fried into a simple sandwich like Mom used to make. At the Dog, I found what i was looking for.

Outdoor seating, casual atmosphere, laid back vibe like year round vacation even if you're a local. Friendly staff, full bar (even though the tropical touristy drinks are a bit watered down) but overall a nice lunch between friends. The fries were perfect, the coleslaw not too runny or bland and my sandwich, just what the doctor ordered while sitting in the sun.

It's not complicated food, but comfort food. If you're looking for a relaxed patio adventure with the sun in your face and beer on your lips (it tastes so good!), along with your choice of fried or fresh alternatives, make this a pit stop.

I saw this joint one of of those bazillion shows on the Travel channel, so being the seafood whore that I am, I had to try it. Now, I am not a rich whore, so I didn't dish out the big bucks for a small pile of stone crab, but I did get the conch fritters with key lime aioli and some grilled shrimp. Even though I am a floozy, I have not ever tried key lime pie. That little tart has evaded my lips for years. The bf though, was intent on getting some. I mean, we're in Florida and supposedly the best pie in your life lives here. So, time to fill my piehole.

He wasn't lying. After I let the conch melt in my mouth and picked the last of the shrimpy tails clean, I dug into the key lime pie. Cue culinary orgasm. So chill, so tart, such a flavor burst, we both had moments of silence.

The staff at Joe's is great, it's a casual alternative to their sit down big brother and they even had a wine tasting going on, what more could I ask for on vacation - without breaking the bank?

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.