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Took a friend here who's never had Vietnamese food before.

My Veggie Bahn Mi was good, though I wish it had a bit more filling. For less than 3 bucks, it was still a great deal.

She got some sort of grilled meat & rice dish--I guess I wasn't paying that much attention at the time! She did enjoy it & said she would have to give Vietnamese another try.

We also got some cookies, which were surprisingly tasty! I don't know what they were called, but they had almonds in them. Delicious!

Given the location close to my work, I'll be back for more bahn mi.

Who knew Houston had Iraqi food? It reminded me of "Mediterranean" and Indian food combined. Very tasty! Good vegetarian options, and plenty for the meat lovers, too.

The naan is particularly delicious--and large! I also really enjoyed the Veggie Sabosas and the Borani Badenjan Eggplant, but I don't think you can go wrong here. The service was very friendly, and food came out reasonably quickly. I will definitely back.

Final note: While it has a suspiciously similar name and is in the same location, this is a different restaurant with a different name, menu, and owners from Saffron Persian Cafe.

Went here for lunch this week with a group from work. We came in early, so got a good table, pretty good service, and the food came incredibly fast. Unfortunately, that's about where the positive review ends.

Firstly, anything covered in a sauce is much too sweet. If I want something sugary, I want it to be dessert. Secondly, I could not believe how incredibly greasy my eggplant dish was. If PF Chang's is supposed to be somewhat "upscale," they should be embarrassed that my "greasy spoon" local Chinese takeout place tastes fresher and less greasy.

For my coworkers who got items off the lunch menu, the sizes were really inconsistent. A couple seemed to receive about 4 pieces of chicken in dishes like Sweet & Sour Chicken (and we're not talking chicken tender size--just little bite sized chunks.) And others got decent sizes that would be expected for a regular lunch portion.

Everyone agreed that the desserts were tasty, but don't go looking for any that are remotely "Asian".

In the end, PF Chang's is not worth the price they ask for substandard "Chinese" food.

The food was tasty, but I thought the portions were rather stingy. I enjoyed the "Chicken" salad, and my dining companions enjoyed their baguettes: the Cuban & the Ginger Chicken. The sandwiches (particularly the Cuban), could have enjoyed a higher ratio of "toppings" to bread. Also, the salad was placed in a bowl that makes it look a lot bigger than it was. For the size of the portion, I think it would have been considered a side salad at many places. In general, the portions were not quite worth the asking price.

The incredibly small size of the place was also inconvenient to have to shift every time new patrons entered or finished diners left. And being within arms reach or elbow distance of other tables did not make for a relaxing setting. While not the restaurant's fault, the lady at the table next to us kept whipping her hair in our direction (over our plates & drinks), which was very unappetizing.

In spite of the small size of the restaurant, the server seemed overwhelmed and had several mini spats with the cook (in the very visible kitchen) about various issues. One of the issues was that he did not make the order for one person in my group, and it literally took at least another 15-20 minutes for that sandwich to come out. We got a weak apology, but a free dessert would have been better. Not a good feeling overall--probably wouldn't come back.

The food is excellent here, I love the atmosphere, and I am obsessed with the olive oil gelato (which is a big redeeming quality for Otto).

Unfortunately, that's about where the good ends. The service is generally slow, which isn't entirely bad (as long as you are prepared for "European" dining. However, recently had a visit with extremely poor service on a to-go order. Order was completely wrong, and charged for additional dish that I did not order. Very disappointing.

Recently tried Tu-Lu's and so glad that I did. The gluten free vegan brownie was delicious!

Only disappointment was that they don't have prepared vegan cupcakes on weekdays (just weekends, or you have to pre-order).

Back for my favorite tempeh rueben sandwich. This time, was smart enough to come back at a non-busy time of day, which means zero wait for a table!

Our waiter was incredibly nice & friendly. The sandwiches were as good as usual. Sometimes I forget how big they are (at least in comparison to other places who charge the same for smaller portions).

I was lucky enough to attend one of the tasting events at City Acre, and what can I say? October can't get here soon enough!

On tap at this event were a Saison (which is the one that I unfortunately didn't get to taste), Helles, 2 Chocolate Stouts "Choctopus" (including a delicious strawberry variety, and 3 Chai Porters, which is a collaboration with Buffalo Bayou Brewery. Attendees got to vote on their favorite version of the Choctopus & Chai Porter, and provide general input which will be taken into account when the Brew Pub opens its doors to the public later this year.

The food was also outstanding. While I can't personally vouch for the pulled pork tacos, others tell me they were delicious. The brussels sprout slaw was a unique (and tasty) twist, and the flourless chocolate torte was addictive. Looking forward to enjoying more of City Acre in the future!

Sign up for the email list to get an invite to one of the upcoming tasting events, and be sure to support other local brews until the taps are officially open at City Acre.

There aren't too many choices of dining establishments in these parts, but Maw's is A-Ok. Burgers, Po-Boys, and other snacks, with a little picnic seating area.

What a fantastic organization! They provide a service that is unfortunately much needed in Houston, supporting women who are survivors of domestic & sexual violence, as well as their children.

For those in need, 24 hour hotline services, as well as a shelter are available:

Domestic Violence Hotline  (713) 528-2121      

Sexual Assault Hotline  (713) 528-RAPE (7273)

Many volunteer & donation opportunities, too!!