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I'm living in oblivion

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I try to read a book every week or so.Patterson,Ludlum,Brown ,Koontz,Puzo, etc...

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It was either Def Leppard or Tiffany, all that hair I cant remember

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The Godfather I and II, Goodfellas, Swingers

My Last Meal On Earth

Seafood

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I hate conformists, live your own life and be content with it.

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2510 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 269-0783

A & Z Laundry  

Category: Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Neighborhood: North Park

4 star rating
 11/21/2009  
This is my laundromat of choice because the laundry units in my apartment complex are old, horribly inefficient, loud and doesnt seem to get my laundry that clean plus it cost more to operate than the nearest laundromat. My neighbors dont even use it because I see them hauling off their laundry elsewhere.

Today I arrived at approximately 630am and was surprised to see so many people doing laundry. I mean, its not even 7 am yet. I go in and pick my machines and do my business.

I like this place. It has newer machines and the facility is very clean. There is a closer laundromat to me but the machines there looks old and theres this guy by 7-11 thats always asking me for change so I avoid that place.

It cost me almost $10 to wash 4 blankets and my regular weekly laundry and took me over an hour to finish. I get home, put new sheets on my bed, new pillow covers and make my bed with a freshly washed blanket. I go to the living room to get my basket, come back into my room and the kitty is now in the middle of my bed doing a number 1. I was gone for all of 10 seconds.

Im trying really really hard right now to not throw her out onto the streets . She can piss wherever she wants for all I care.

I rip off the soiled blanket and the soiled bed sheet and toss them into the corner. Back to the laundromat, but not today.

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4649 Morena Blvd
San Diego, CA 92117
(858) 270-6920

Costco  

Categories: Grocery, Hotels & Travel

3 star rating
 11/20/2009  
Under the cover of darkness I leave my apartment. The night is brisk. The air is chilly. Im dressed in all black and my rubber heeled shoes make no noise. As I walk to my car I scan the streets. No unfamiliar vehicles. No strangers trying to blend in. No cars driving too slowly or too fast.Its always the small details that give people away but tonight everything appears normal.

I deftly maneuver through the streets of Hillcrest, making unnecessary u-turns and driving on the wrong streets only to get back on the correct course after a few blocks or so. I spend approximately 45 minutes doing this.I see the same hipsters on University and Im sure they presume that Im just another bad Asian driver and Im lost.

I realize that the headlights behind me are constantly new ones. Good.No shadows tailing me. I muscle for rank, pass a MTS bus and couple of fixies. I make a quick and sudden right onto the highway. I do this without screeching the tires. No need for unwanted attention.

I exit off of the freeway. I perform the same ritual as I did in Hillcrest. Random u-turns and aimlessly driving into dark neighborhoods , then I finally find a parking space about half a mile down the road from my destination. I park in an area that is covered in shadows and my car cannot be seen from the main road.

I start walking and soon Im surrounded by other people going to the very same destination. I realise this but i dont run. There is nothing more obvious and suspicious than a man running in a crowd thats walking. I refrain and soon Im in line behind a mother and her small son.

Why all the cloak and dagger ? I dont want anyone to see me standing in line for a Costco Polish dog and a diet Coke ! Thats why. Guilty please of mine. Considering the fact that San Diego is seriously lacking in good hot dog places, Im embarrassed that I have to go to Costco for my hot dog fix !

By the way, the deluxe combo pizza here, for the price,is not bad at all.

Thats all for now. I need to walk half a mile back to my car.

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2875 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92104
(619) 282-4218

Safari Seconds  

Category: Thrift Stores
Neighborhood: North Park

2 star rating
 11/15/2009  
I understand that its a thrift store and Im sure that they are constantly getting new inventory but for crying out loud, it would help if the store was somewhat organized. It looks like a hurricane went through this store and the employees came back in and business resumed as normal without any type of disaster cleanup.

I went here a couple of days before Halloween because I needed a green tie and a vest and I wasnt about to go to Macy's or the Mens Wearhouse and spend beaucoup bucks on items of clothing that I probably will not wear again.

The tie " section " was a small box that contained at least 40 of the most godawful ugliest ties that I have ever seen. I cant believe people used to wear these hideous things. I dove in and started rummaging around until I found one that was pretty decent.  It cost me a dollar. Not bad.

The vest was a different matter. There were a few but finding a black one, in my size was an exercise in frustration. I finally found a black one that was faded and about 2 sizes too big but it kinda fit and was only $4 so I took it.

I didnt really bother to look around much and I got what I needed so I went and paid for the two items and left.

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2810 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92104

Mario  

Category: Sports Wear

3 star rating
 11/15/2009   First to Review
If you want to be an up and coming thug/ criminal or just look like one, then by jolly you have found your store.

Oversized t-shirts  - check
Dickies, all colors and sizes - check
Baseball caps or customized head wear - check
Big puffy jackets- check
Knee high socks, black and white - check
Do-rags - check

Theres more stuff but I didnt take the time to take a good look around. I drove into this strip mall looking for the Kragen auto parts store then I realized that it closed months ago. Oh well, Im already parked so why not check this place out.

Im pretty sure this is the same people as this other store on Highland Ave in National City. Its practically the same selection.

DO NOT shoplift here. The guys working here look like they can kick some serious ass if they need to. Dont take that risk.

I have never seen so much clothing that I would never put together as one ensemble. Its just not my style but Im sure it'll make some people pretty stoked that a store like this opened up.

Theres also a bail bond guy set up right inside of the store. haha. Just kidding.

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3201 Hancock St
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 295-1484

Les Girls  

Categories: Dance Clubs, Dive Bars, Adult Entertainment

3 star rating
 Update - 11/13/2009  
A friend just called me to meet him there tonight. Yea, maybe. I dont know Probably not. Its definitely an option. No.

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  • 3 star rating
    6/8/2009

    Dress like a slob if you're gonna come here. Dont dress up, dress down. Its like throwing chum in the water if you come here looking like a baller, unless of course that is your intention.Then by all means do it. Spend that cheese.

    Its been awhile since Ive been here. Back in college this was on the semi regular rotation of strip clubs that my friends and I would go to. Back when the freakin " Les Girls "sign was about 50 feet taller than all of the surrounding businesses and if you lived in the area you had no choice but to say something like...

    " Yea, go down the road, past the Jack in the Box then make a left ! "

    Then your friends will say " I dont see a Jack in the Box ! :"

    Then you say " Ok, its past the Denny's ! "

    Then they say " Dont see that either ! "

    Then you finally say " Dammit ! Its past the mother f*ckin titty bar, Les Girls !! You cant miss that f*ckin sign you blind bastard ! "

    Then they'll be silent while you give the rest of the directions. Deal with it.

    If Im going to a strip club, Im sitting at the stage area. Its like when you get sushi, you sit at the bar. Same thing here. Dont be half assed about it. Be proud that you're there. Besides, none of the girls will remember you, unless youre throwing 5's, 10's or 20's at them.Then they'll be your new best friends for the next few hours and believe me, every gal in the joint will gravitate to you like college students to top ramen.

    Hanging out at a strip club is like working with fertilizer: it stinks for a while, then you get used to it. I'm not talking about the ladies, Im talking about the guys here.I try to ignore all of the other poor bastards that are sitting next to me. I seriously hate it when some of these dudes try to start a conversation with me. I mean WTF , look at whats in front of us ! You and I do not need to exchange any words. Just look straight ahead. No Im not gonna high five you. Dont even look at me man.

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6171 Mission Gorge Rd
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 640-9688

Oriental King  

Categories: Chinese, Thai
Neighborhood: Grantville

3 star rating
 11/12/2009  
The server sat us and started speaking Thai to me and I just gave him this blank stare and he immediately switched over to English without missing a beat.

It reminded me of the time that I was in Vegas and I called the concierge to send up a massage therapist ( they dont like being called masseuse ! ). When the door bell rang, it was a big husky dude. I just looked at him for a few moments without saying a word   and he says to me " I'll go back downstairs and send a female massage therapist for you sir " I gave him a five for his troubles and thanked him.

My lunch friend asked me what he said and I told him "You know, what you heard is what I heard so shut up and order "

The menu is filled with all of the usual suspects that you'd find at any whitewashed Thai place. Pad Thai, pad see ew,( or as Melinda says " pad see eeewy " ), drunken noodles,  red, yellow, masaman and green curries etc etc. Nothing really jumped out at me.

My mom makes pretty good Thai food ( she was a chef ) and Ive yet to find anything thats better than what she makes. She tells me that there arent a whole lot of Thai restaurants in San Diego that she likes either . haha. Im not that picky but I know what I like.

This nondescript eatery is nestled in between an all you can eat Indian place and a Souplantation in a semi busy mini strip mall. The food is decent but I wouldnt take any great lengths to eat here.

If you want my honest opinion, its just another generic Thai place. It is great for the local area but will never be a destination spot, which isnt a bad thing at all. Ive been here a few times over the years and it was only because it was convenient and the only Thai place that I knew of in the area. This was before RaKaDeKa opened up. That place is ok also.

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9800 Mission Gorge Rd
Santee, CA 92071
(619) 562-1622

Olive Garden  

Category: Italian
Neighborhood: Santee

2 star rating
 11/11/2009  
This lunch was an exercise in disaster preparedness and awareness. It runs the entire gamut, from the server bringing you the wrong drinks to patrons that could pass away mid-bite. Have your cell on standby with 911 buddy ! I feel like Im eating in a convalescence home . Most of these old timers should be in palliative care

Hellz yea I went here. For lunch. With some coworkers. Surrounded by geriatrics with tubes up their nostrils and old geezers involuntarily drooling on their bibs. I felt like Olive Garden should pay me if I had to jump out of my seat and perform CPR at a moments notice. Not that I'm trained in CPR but Ive seen it performed on tv.

Scary. Also extremely entertaining and it provided fodder for our lunch conversation. Our waitress, I forget her name , was pretty good and she knew everyone at my table except for yours truly. She even hugged one of the guys. I asked my lunch buddies if they really liked Olive Garden or if they like THIS Olive Garden. To which they both enthusiastically replied

" No, we love Olive Garden ! Their menus are always changing, the food always tastes the same and they send all of their chefs to Italy for training ! "

hahahahaha. ok. Works for me guys.

I indulged in two Fat Tires. That was the only draft beer they had that I would drink. The pasta was ok but not al dente'. The breadsticks were ok. The salad was decent but skimped on red onions, tomatoes, olives and was too heavy on iceberg lettuce.

Is there a return visit in the works ? For them, absolutely. For myself ? Only after Ive had some EMT training and if all of my favourite restaurants have closed for business . So in all likelihood ...probably not. I really dont need to address the fact that its in Santee. Not exactly a neighborhood that I frequent.

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10450 Friars Rd
San Diego, CA 92120
(619) 640-2985

Pho Saigon Star  

Category: Vietnamese
Neighborhood: Grantville

3 star rating
 Update - 11/10/2009  
I was hungry as mo-pho yesterday and this was the only restaurant in the plaza that caught my eye when I drove in.

Good stuff, its been awhile since I last came here but I remembered that the food was pretty decent.

Yes, it is pretty good and consistent. Ive been back numerous times since my first visit. ( Happy Melanio ?)

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  • 3 star rating
    12/16/2008

    I went here today and my party of three ordered a grip of food. Between myself and the coworkers, the real estate of our table was maxed out with pho, vermicelli, eggrolls, and spring rolls.

    It was my first time here and I have to admit it was pretty good. The restaurant itself has some ambiance and with some dim lighting could actually pass for a decent night spot.

    Alot of  Vietnamese restaurants are all business with no eye for style or decor and customer service is practically non existent. Get you in and get you the f*#k out as quickly as possible. Its all about the turnover rate baby.

    There was actually female servers here and the guy server asked us if we were ready to order and if not he'll give us a few moments.

    What ?

    I'm sorry can you repeat that ? I was expecting " What number ? ", " You ready ? ", " What you like ? " or any variations of those questions. Most times they'll give you roughly 30 seconds before they come to your table and silently wait with pen and paper at the ready.

    This place will not replace my old standbys but if I were in the area I would definitely come back.

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9675 Scranton Rd
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 587-2739

Karl Strauss Brewery Gardens  

Categories: Venues & Event Spaces, Breweries, American (New)
Neighborhood: Mira Mesa

3 star rating
 11/9/2009  
Any place that has customers looking like they could be body doubles or stand ins for gals from Gossip Girl, The Hills or The Real Housewives is a-ok in my book. Not that Ive ever watched any of the shows that I just mentioned. Of course not. I have a life and Im straight. Just kidding...dont be hating.

So my two friends and I came here on a Sunday afternoon. For years now Ive had people tell me about this place but for some reason or another I just never made it out here. I should have though because this is the kind of establishment that everyone should experience at lease once. The fact that its in Sorrento Valley probably made me a bit hesitant, as I rarely even go north of Kearny Mesa.

Now mind you , this review is strictly for the Sunday brunch that includes bottomless mimosas for about $25 per person. Seems a tad bit steep yes? Well trust me, its well worth it. This is by no means a comprehensive list of all food items thats served but it should convey the sheer variety of the buffet.

Peeled shrimp, at least u15's,  not the tiny ones that you would normally see at lesser buffets but big ones, an omelette and a pasta station with at least 20 ingredients other than the base, seared sesame coated ahi, blackened salmon, smoked salmon, lemon chicken, bacon (!), at least 3 different variation of scrambled eggs, sausages, roast beef, roast chicken, fish and chips, salad bar, dessert station, breads and bagels and fresh fruits and it just goes on and on and on and on.

I liked it. Plus there was a guy playing acoustic guitar and taking request. He couldnt play " Jane Says " by Janes Addiction but he did tell me that it was a great song. Bummer but oh well, he still rocked and I tipped him accordingly. I wanted to request " Rape Me " by Nirvana but Im pretty sure he wouldve denied the request. Doesnt matter, the man was jammin !

I was also digging the pond with all of the koi fish swimming around. The small waterfall, trees and various foliage added to the nice ambiance of the restaurant and made for a good Kodak moment area.

To conclude, good food, endless mimosas and a healthy dose of eye candy on a beautiful Sunday afternoon with two of my favorite people on this planet . Not bad at all. I just ate too much and I wanted to find a bed but nope, that didnt happen. Our next stop...O'Briens on Convoy. The best beer bar in Kearny Mesa, in an area that is the closest thing that we have to a China Town, Little Tokyo, Little Saigon, Korea Town or Thai Town. Makes no sense.

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3334 Midway Dr
San Diego, CA 92110
(619) 222-1669

Hustler Club  

Category: Meat Shops
Neighborhood: Midway

3 star rating
 Update - 11/6/2009  
I find it amusing that Yelp has this business classified as a " meat shop " and its a strip club.

haha

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  • 3 star rating
    8/5/2009 First to Review

    Yes. I know. Its a strip joint . A titty bar. But ! Its a strip joint that serves food ! Steaks to be specific. Not to be confused with The Strip Club in downtown. Oh no, definitely not the same.They serve quality steaks there. Here, the scrawny little steaks are $2, which is less than the price of a side item at any given restaurant.

    Are you intrigued or horrified at the thought of dining in a house of ill repute such as this? Want or need more details? Good. Keep reading my children and you will learn a few insider tips.

    You know, god bless this place for adapting to our ever shrinking wallets. The economy is on a downward spiral and this fine establishment is doing something for their valued customers ! Not only do they offer $2 steaks but they also offer $2 you call its ! Jamesons, Gray Goose, Patron, practically the entire bar ....for $2 a drink !! It is an amazing deal, as long as you buy that cocktail AFTER 6 pm.

    Unlike the poor schmuck that I sat next to at the main bar. He orders something fruity, I think it may have been a Cape Cod or something and he was shocked, SHOCKED, when the scantily dressed bartender tells him that the bill is $11. Hahahaha !! Sucker ! The shock wears off and is now replaced by anger. He questions the price of his cocktail and is promptly informed that happy hour does not start until 6 pm and it was 5 minutes before 6. Before he can even give a retort she immediately gives me her full attention and asked what I would like to drink. I calmly and politely tell her that I will order my first drink in approximately 6 minutes. My bar neighbor glares at me for a few moments then proceeds to give his $11 cocktail his full attention.

    Another inside info, get there before 6 ! After 6 pm there is a $20 cover charge aka entrance fee. There is no way that I am paying $20 just to walk into  this place . Absolutely not. So the trick is, get in before 6pm but dont order any drinks until 6 and then go to the patio to hang out. Order your steaks at the patio bar and you're good to go ! Another advantage to sitting outside is that the dancers that just finished onstage will not come harass you for a tip, as you did not watch them dance. If you sit inside, then be prepared to tip them you cheap bastard.

    Not even a few months ago the steaks here were $5 and for the price, it was not a bad piece of meat. If my memory serves me correctly, the steaks were at least an inch in thickness and approximately 8 ounces and if I had to guess, was probably regular sirloin. Which, under ideal conditions and proper treatment , can be a decent steak. Definitely not New York strip or ribeye but it was cooked to order and brought to you sizzling hot, most of the time.

    Now that the steaks are $2, its gone downhill for me. Its now maybe a 1/4 inch thick and about 4 ounces. I had to order 2 because 1 simply wasnt enough for me, even with the side of rice pilaf. Just order it medium rare and you'll be fine. The steaks at Dennys are reminiscent of the steaks here. Very comparable in taste and texture but obviously a substantial price difference.

    Be aware that you will surrounded by horny guys ( and girls also ! ) ranging in age from 21 to 81. The senior citizens hanging out here are pretty entertaining to watch. Its comedy at its best ( or worse ) depending on how you look at it. I saw one geezer giving a stripper a neck massage. I saw another playing with another strippers hair and fondling her biceps. Its creepy. When Im 80, I will tell my grandkids to shoot me if they catch me going out to a strip club.

    Who am I kidding, nobody really comes here for the $2 steaks ! The $2 drinks yes but come one now. To my friends who have made this place their Tuesday night ritual I have but one thing to say to you !

    Cease and desist !!!!!        You know who you are...

    On top of the bad steaks, its the skank shift ! There are no lookers dancing tonight. Ive yet to see an incredibly fine specimen working Tuesday nights.The cocktail waitresses are way hotter than the actual dancers. The hotties work on Fridays and Saturdays. Its common knowledge. I cant imagine it being like a regular job where one girl can call in sick and request another girl to cover her shift.

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