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DateNew York, NY 10011
(212) 229-2345
The Grey Dog's Coffee
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Chelsea
New York, NY 10003
(646) 336-5527
Chop't Creative Salad Company
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Salad
Neighborhoods: Union Square, Flatiron
Forget it. Next time I'll trust my instincts and go to Steak't.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 782-1722
Taj Kabab & Curry
Category:
Indian
Neighborhood: East Williamsburg
Listen, flavors may or may not vary by region (and I suspect these folks are Pakistani due to lack of pork, presence of beef, and emphasis on kebabs.) Here, however, is one flavor that I suspect is absent from Indian and Pakistani cuisine: PROCESSED AMERICAN CHEESE FOOD! Which was the filling in my cheese naan. What the Eff? WHAT THE EFF? What more needs to be said, really?
New York, NY 10001
(212) 239-0646
Gyro II
Categories:
Middle Eastern,
Greek,
Fast Food,
Mediterranean
Neighborhood: Midtown West
I thought it was a bit pricy but I hoped it would be decent. The first sign of trouble was that instead of shaving the meat stick, they pulled some weathered meat out of some container. They piled it with veg and sauce, wrapped it up and handed it over. Already I was skeptical.
I took a bite - it was bad. Bad bad, no good at all. The sauce is some kind of sweet, wretched dill liquid - no tzatziki, not even as good as the usual mayonnaisey street cart sauce. The meat is lamby - ok, but stale and bland at the same time. Undercooked, even, maybe a little.
I shoulda just gone to Astoria.
...there's an ice cream/italian ice joint operating out of a shipping container. WHAT! YEAH! OKAY!
The ice is pretty good, but the place is adorable. What a great idea, too - must be way easier than dealing with building in this city.
And! They're building seating around the back and the owners told us that they'd be adding espresso machines and such before long.
Just in time for summer! So cool! (HAHAHA PUN INTENDED!)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 782-8376
The Beehive Salon Brooklyn
Categories:
Hair Salons,
Day Spas
Neighborhood: Williamsburg - North Side
1 Previous Review:
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8/12/2009
I have notoriously difficult, thick, curly hair which I am now growing out from a pixie cut to something shoulderlengthy. This is not an easy process and I've found myself going in and out of mulletude, as the top of my head is significantly shorter than the back.
I got a little extra money so I decided to take care of the mullet in these horrible interim stages of hair growth. I called, I asked who was available, I was assured Ria was a junior stylist who was good with curly hair and was available that very afternoon. I'm notoriously cheap, so I went for it, although I had my trepidations.
Well, she did not disappoint! She asked about my typical texture and day-to-day routine and she did the bulk of the cutting dry, never once brandishing a razor as so many lesser skilled stylists have done in the past. I got a nice wash with No-Poo, a dry, and then some cleanup. My hair is unruly but she tamed it! I've been getting compliments since I walked out of the salon with my cute new curly bob.
New York, NY 10012
(212) 966-7040
Rheon Cafe - CLOSED
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: South Village
New York, NY 10013
(212) 775-5665
Kool Bloo
Categories:
Burgers,
American (Traditional)
Neighborhood: South Village
All I wanted was a smoothie. I was informed they had them and shame on me, I didn't check teh Yelpz before venturing out. I ordered. I paid. I paid five dollars, in fact. I was presented with the world's tiniest styrofoam cup full of icy syrup and after confirming with the staff that no, this was not a joke, I walked away dejected.
I took a sip...no fruit for miles - snow cone syrup at best, but probably worse. I should have asked for my money back. I should have thrown the stupid thing against the side of the truck. But instead, I will never, ever return. Ever.
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 934-0731
Bakery La Brioche Café
Category:
Desserts
Neighborhood: Brighton Beach
You read that right - COOKIES AND CAKE SLICES BY THE POUND!
Oh, and as soon as I saw a pile of fresh oreshki, I went crazy! I hadn't had them since I was a little mini evil one back in the old country. I know, I know, you amerikanski don't know what they are. It's ok, more for me.
Side note: no kartoshka, boo.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 218-8770
Carmine's II
Category:
Pizza
Neighborhood: Williamsburg - North Side
The service is great, the slices are fresh, they are open til midnight, and oh yeah - THE BACKYARD!!! it's huge, it's manicured, it's glorious.
Love love love that these guys are here.
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Yelping SinceApril 2006
Things I Love Find Me Ina daze
My HometownLeningrad, USSR
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm not Yelping
Why You Should Read My ReviewsBecause I'm allergic to onions and onion-related hijinks frequently ensue.
The Last Great Book I ReadTransmetropolitan by Warren Ellis.
My First Concertis embarassing :)
My Favorite MovieRepo Man, Clockwork Orange, Big Lebowski, Duck Soup, Forbidden Zone
My Last Meal On EarthFoie gras!
Current CrushNew York City
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