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542 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 452-9500
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 452-9500
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801 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 682-0710
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 682-0710
Subway
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Fast Food
Neighborhood: Downtown
Why 5 stars? Because in reality it's a solid 5, unlike the silly whiny "I wanted bacon" review below. One star for emo bacon? Lame.
This place has always had friendly staff and consistent food.
This place has always had friendly staff and consistent food.
6346 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 725-6300
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 725-6300
Sound Oil Company
Category:
Heating & Air Conditioning/HVAC
Neighborhood: Rainier Valley
Sound Oil mistakenly put us on a collections list after being a
customer for 5 years, I had to call twice to get it resolved. We also
were looking into replacing the heater, and the office manager
promised that the district manager would call back to apologize, and
someone else from sales would call to schedule an appointment to
discuss a new heater.
Neither apology nor appointment happened, and I promptly left them and
went to Glendale Heating. Sound Oil is SO fired.
customer for 5 years, I had to call twice to get it resolved. We also
were looking into replacing the heater, and the office manager
promised that the district manager would call back to apologize, and
someone else from sales would call to schedule an appointment to
discuss a new heater.
Neither apology nor appointment happened, and I promptly left them and
went to Glendale Heating. Sound Oil is SO fired.
115 Occidental Ave S
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 467-9449
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 467-9449
Calozzi's
Categories:
Cheesesteaks,
Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square
This is truly a mecca. You wanna know why?
BAM! - They have like 6 things on the menu, and don't give a wet slap about anything else!
BAM! - They make the *perfect* balance of meat to cheese to onion to bread. Unlike Tat's, they don't blow it with far too much meat!
BAM! - The fellas in there are super nice! I'm not sure if it was their sister who packed the bag to go but this feels like a sweet family operation!
BAM! - The guy who took my order said to me, with a sweet east coast accent "Hey, you see that over behind me? We're gonna make pizza soon. You know why? You can't get a decent pizza in Seattle". DOUBLE BAM! Across the street from a pizzeria SLAM!
BAM! - They were blasting the Chairman of the Board over the stereo.
EAT HERE. NOW. That is all.
BAM! - They have like 6 things on the menu, and don't give a wet slap about anything else!
BAM! - They make the *perfect* balance of meat to cheese to onion to bread. Unlike Tat's, they don't blow it with far too much meat!
BAM! - The fellas in there are super nice! I'm not sure if it was their sister who packed the bag to go but this feels like a sweet family operation!
BAM! - The guy who took my order said to me, with a sweet east coast accent "Hey, you see that over behind me? We're gonna make pizza soon. You know why? You can't get a decent pizza in Seattle". DOUBLE BAM! Across the street from a pizzeria SLAM!
BAM! - They were blasting the Chairman of the Board over the stereo.
EAT HERE. NOW. That is all.
159 Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 264-8287
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 264-8287
Tat's Delicatessen
Categories:
Delis,
Cheesesteaks,
Caterers
Neighborhood: Pioneer Square
ZOMG Tatstrami! CheeseSteak! They are both quite good. But I have to stick to my golden rule of my reviews: Bang for the buck. But first, the food:
The Tatstrami is their specialty: Hand-made Pastrami, russian dressing, and cole slaw. The philly cheesesteak very tasty.
They both were quite good, however frankly just too big. Digging in at the reason most people like this place? I know, right? The pastrami was good, but not great in terms of cole slaw/meat ratio. And the cheesesteak? Albeit tasty, there was WAY too much meat, which caused the roll to get soggy and fall apart.
Couple this with the pricing, and what you end up with is a big pricy mess. Tasty, but pricy. Lower your prices, offer smaller portions, and this would hit five stars.
The Tatstrami is their specialty: Hand-made Pastrami, russian dressing, and cole slaw. The philly cheesesteak very tasty.
They both were quite good, however frankly just too big. Digging in at the reason most people like this place? I know, right? The pastrami was good, but not great in terms of cole slaw/meat ratio. And the cheesesteak? Albeit tasty, there was WAY too much meat, which caused the roll to get soggy and fall apart.
Couple this with the pricing, and what you end up with is a big pricy mess. Tasty, but pricy. Lower your prices, offer smaller portions, and this would hit five stars.
I've seen this place many a time, only a block from work. And the pastries near the window in a beautfully laid out uncluttered shop made me want to go in.
I bought a raspberry cream cheese croissant, and I assure you it did not disappoint. The perfect amount of crunch on the outside, doughy softness on the inside, not too little nor too much filling--just straight awesome.
Well worth it at $2.50.
I bought a raspberry cream cheese croissant, and I assure you it did not disappoint. The perfect amount of crunch on the outside, doughy softness on the inside, not too little nor too much filling--just straight awesome.
Well worth it at $2.50.
I've been here three times now, and have a good feel for the place. What this place has in terms of bang for the buck and speed it loses in consistency. I originally rated this at 4 stars, however quality of meals seems dependant on the mood of the chef.
I do recommend this place, so long as you keep expectations at the average level.
I do recommend this place, so long as you keep expectations at the average level.
I've hit this place up twice now, and both times it has given me one of my favorite things in a restaurant: consistency. Whether that consistency be simple and basic or high end or always a dive, consistency is a good thing.
This place had wonderful servers, both very nice and friendly and offered good suggestions. THe shepards pie was wonderfully tasty, seasoned just right, and the turkey sandwich I had was well done. The prices are just right, and I will be going back.
This place had wonderful servers, both very nice and friendly and offered good suggestions. THe shepards pie was wonderfully tasty, seasoned just right, and the turkey sandwich I had was well done. The prices are just right, and I will be going back.
544 Elliott Ave W
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 281-8838
Seattle, WA 98119
(206) 281-8838
Chen's Village
Category:
Chinese
Neighborhood: Queen Anne
So I like places that don't pretend to be something they aren't. This definitey falls in that category. You walk in, it's kinda dark, a little divey, and well used. The bar even has a plaque declaring it the "Curtiss j ware memorial bar"--a really good sign. I ordered the salt and pepper wings, and they came back as super (temp) hot salty crunchy goodness. I suffered no illusions as to the fried food; BRING IT!
The barkeep poured heavier than a reading of War and Peace. Between fried food, stiff drinks, and good friends, this is a great place to call a beer friday.
The barkeep poured heavier than a reading of War and Peace. Between fried food, stiff drinks, and good friends, this is a great place to call a beer friday.
9820 Aurora Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 522-2044
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 522-2044
Burgermaster
Category:
Burgers
Neighborhood: Greenwood
Burgermaster is a Seattle institution. I've seen their iconic ovary-like sign (remember the episode of The Wonder Years where the gym teacher draws ovaries/a bull head and declares this a woman? Yeah, every time I see that sign I can't help but laugh and think of that episode) all over. And surprisingly in 10 years of living here somehow missed eating here.
Finally I gave in to the crave, and had a friend pick me up a cheeseburger since they were heading there. And the results are in:
Presentation: sloppily made, not too pretty.
Taste: Average at best, knind of bland
Size: decent
Band for the buck: low, at $5/cheeseburger.
I don't expect the world for $5, however coming from Southern California and growing up on the ever epic In and Out Burger, you can see where I am coming from. Not bad, but no really a reason given to go back.
Finally I gave in to the crave, and had a friend pick me up a cheeseburger since they were heading there. And the results are in:
Presentation: sloppily made, not too pretty.
Taste: Average at best, knind of bland
Size: decent
Band for the buck: low, at $5/cheeseburger.
I don't expect the world for $5, however coming from Southern California and growing up on the ever epic In and Out Burger, you can see where I am coming from. Not bad, but no really a reason given to go back.
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Well, looks like I'm ordering the burger, and when it came it was a huge win. Presentation was excellent, potatoes perfectly cooked, and they even provided homemade pickled onions. But the burger, oh man, was the ticket. I ordered one with egg and cheddar, and the yolk was just the right amount of runny to cover the meat. Definitely an awesome experience.
I was not going to have dessert, until the server said they make their own ice cream. And espresso ice cream at that--I cannot remember the dessert name, but the espresso ice cream was served in small dough balls and then covered with chocolate and whipped cream.
Not inexpensive, but high bang for the buck. Definitely recommended!