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I was skeptic. Wednesday night, empty and 30 minutes before closing. But Kevin welcomed us with a smile and the food delivered. Had KBBQ philly, J-wok wings, shrimp lemongrass salad, and beef fried rice. fried rice which is the measure of skillfulness for any Asian restaurant, especially if "wok" 's in the name. Perfect texture, tastiness from the heat of the wok...and light so that it wasnt drowning in grease. Philly san lived up to the hype. Great service.
Few minutes after closing and I was turned away. No signs on door saying they had holiday hours for Labor Day. Monday's closing hrs are supposed to be 10pm but just my luck I came in a few minutes after 6 while there were still people inside, yet they couldn't provide customer service to paying customers.
After going to all the small shops to search for every little thing a newbie needs ('cept the bike)...it was all here in one place and well-priced. The staff was knowledgeable and engaging and I can't complain.
Perfect lodge getaway...rustic kitschy decor combined with a woodsy aesthetic. You can either pay 2x much at the conglomerate counterparts or cozy up to the comfortable beds, clean interiors, and accommodating staff. We made mention of the "hot deal"for 119/nt which included free breakfast. It gets 4 stars because the restaurant was awesome - and everything on the menu was 1/2 off for guests. We did, however, have trouble with regulating the water temperature but I'm just glad there was always hot water. And they DO allow pets and have FREE Wi-fi.
5 stars because it's LEED Certified (I'm an Architect :) so this is hugely cool!). Huge King Bed was ridiculously comfy and the grounds are well kept with an organic garden and bustling pond. I wasn't too pleased with getting a room facing the parking lot but the cleanliness and comfort of the room more than made up for it. We opted for this hotel which was 10 miles from downtown Napa and really no big deal that we had to drive...it's on the way any way! I was much more willing to spend the hundreds of dollars I saved on accommodations on food and wine by not staying further up wine country When you're in Napa, you're not there to take a nap-a. I made the reservation via Expedia and thought it was a steal for $80 with a $10 voucher toward the restaurant. We ordered breakfast in bed and had the buckwheat pancakes with carmelized bananas. Service came fast. Bathroom finishes are also quite nice for a standard room...porcelain tile with mosaic accents.
Huge proportions - Authentic Filipino food presented well. You'll smell like the food when you leave though. Oh, bottomless pandan iced tea was yum.
Don't be fooled by the culantro and the red rice. The food can be tasty but it's pricey for being disingenuous.
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I am a bonafide ramen-monger and was excited that this monster chain has landed itself here. It's great to get a break from the tiresome Fuji-Ichiban Ramen. The space makes great use of the dead corner that also serves a bus loading and unloading zone. I gave it a couple weeks before trying it out. It is still crowded because it is new so expect a noisy restaurant. There were too many servers standing around but this can be a good thing to make sure people are happy...and you can tell they were. Very large menu...6-7 page menu! Competitive prices and the best was the fast fast service even if it was uber-crowded. This really defied my expectations. What I did not like so much was the bad acoustics (very echo-ey space) and my noodles were overdone by about a minute. The soy egg did not have bright yellow center and was not "soyed" enough. Other than that...very flavorful broth and enjoyable experience.
most the staff at the back of the house has been there since the opening and this helps on the quality assurance front! love this place because it tastes just like its supposed to taste (like how I have it when I'm in California!) Guam, however, has a limited menu and I am still waiting for the day they will add the pear-gorgonzola pizza for service!...I'm assuming pears and gorgonzola are just too pricey in this neck of the woods. Parking is not the most convenient because the hotel's garage is a maze and sometimes you might have to park across the street or at the adjacent Matapang beach. Very reliable and because I was part of the design team that built this place, I have to love it for the ambience, lighting, and design :)
140 Aspinall Ave
Hagtña, GU 96910
(671) 472-2337
Hagtña, GU 96910
(671) 472-2337
The Mermaid Tavern and Grille
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Mediterranean,
Breweries
Really great brews - especially the Oatmeal Stout and Red brew. You can also sample each one for just a buck in a 3 oz glass. Extensive greek menu which is not found anywhere else on island - including shrimp / pine nut pizza, lamb gyro, and baklava. It is a very popular happy hour spot and has a great selection of live entertainment. We had a classic burger which I added feta cheese to and it was yummm. Also ordered the alfredo pizza with a rosemary crust. Service is friendly. Only thing I did not like seeing was a view into the kichen from where we were seated - it did not look very put together or sanitary. The rating from the health department, however, is an A.
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Tracy, CA
Yelping SinceDecember 2007
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