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San Antonio, TX
Yelping SinceFebruary 2008
Things I Lovemy new summer home in Rockport, singing, dancing, travelling, the TX Hill Country, Yelp, laughing, working out, my Afro-Asian heritage, FB
Find Me InA state of Confusion
My HometownNoCal
My Blog Or Websitefind me on FB or Myspace
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm busy being delicious
Why You Should Read My Reviewsbecause you just feel like it?
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The Last Great Book I ReadPrevention, Shape and Self magazines
My First ConcertBoys II Men
My Favorite MovieShadowboxer, The Color Purple
My Last Meal On EarthMom's Filipino food, Grandma's southern food and a bit of Chama Gaucha's!
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I just saw you pick your nose
Most Recent DiscoveryThat I'm a better person for the things that I've endured
Current CrushMy kids!!!!
DateSan Antonio, TX 78234
(210) 221-6358
AMEDD Medical Museum Foundation
Category: Museums
Most of the other people that come here are usually pretty nice and will give you a 'hello' and 'good morning' as you pass each other by. =)
San Antonio, TX 78240
(210) 558-4886
Lee Custom Tailoring
Category: Sewing & Alterations
Overall a good variety of items and within a decent price range.
Now fast forward to the actual day: I didn't know what time they would show because as it was explained to me, they would have other pick ups and did not want to guarantee a time. That's fine with me. But when the guys did come over, they completely had no clue as to who was involved or what was going on. I opened the door to the one who knocked (I didn't see the other guy downstairs) and he had no introduction, nothing to say. He just stood there with a piece of paper in his hand. I asked him if he was here from the Salvation Army and he said 'Uh... yeah." Then the other guy downstairs said "Yeah, we're here to pick up. Is this the right address?" When I confirmed, I showed them where all the furniture was gathered into my living room. They both came in and looked and just seemed so lost (there was a LOT of dead air). I asked, "Don't you have a list of the items? When I called to make the arrangements for pick up, the guy on the phone took down a list of items." They just looked at me again and said, "Uh... yeah." I was definitely starting to lose faith in the whole process.
Although I will say this, that once all of that confusion was taken out of the equation, and they moved all that crap outta my place, I was relieved. It didn't take them long at all. So my three stars - to the gentleman on the phone and the fact that it went quick after said confusion...
San Antonio, TX 78259
(210) 483-8811
MOTIF Modern Living
Category: Furniture Stores
San Antonio, TX 78201
(210) 732-6713
Rolando's Super Tacos No 1
Category: Tex-Mex
When you're seated you get three different salsas and a basket of chips to start. When you look at the menu you'll see just regular tacos and 'super' tacos (if the tacos are what you're going for, of course, since they do have items other than). The regular tacos are just what they are: average sized tacos. The 'super' tacos are monstrous sized versions of those 'regular' tacos. I've seen friends of mine who are known to have huge appetites that could barely finish a super taco. Lol
Parking is a challenge - especially when the church crowd comes in. So be prepared to wait in a tiny waiting area if it's busy (and try not to get upset or be too surprised if you're playing shuffle between the waiters and other patrons as you wait... like I said, 'tiny waiting area'. Lol)
Oh and be sure to check out the pictures on the walls... if you notice the Quentin Tarantino movie posters, you'll see pics of when he and Robert Rodriguez came to eat there when they were in town. =)
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 564-9400
Chama Gaucha
Categories: Steakhouses, Brazilian
Anyhow, once again, no change. Just the same best freakin food an honest to God carnivore could ask for! It's getting busier and busier the more time goes on too. The word is definitely out on CG's!
Also, Chama Gaucha's will be having their second restaurant opening in Chicago (Downer's Grove) by the end of this month. And, they'll be celebrating their 1 year anniversary in San Antonio on the 28th of this month and for that week, they're offering dinner at $28 (down from the usual price of $33.50). They'll be packed to the hilt and there'll be a lot of events going on from what I've been filled in on so be sure to get your reservations in!
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3/22/2009
THANK YOU, JOAO and LONG (the owner and general manager, respectively) . You and your staff made my evening with some of my close girlfriends such a wonderful experience. They absolutely came out loving Chama Gaucha's. I'm definitely proud of the fact that I'm a regular to this restaurant and both of these gentlemen went completely out of their way to make our Ladies' Night memorable. I was greeted by Long while one girlfriend and I waited at the bar and he told me our table was ready whenever our group was complete. We had pina coladas, strawberry daiquiris, appetizing salads, a delicious main course and awesome desserts! Who could ask for more? We got to know a couple of the servers and to top it all off, Long finished the evening for me by giving me a gift: a complimentary dinner for two. WOWSERS!! Thank you!
I do have to say though, even without the gift, I was extremely happy that my girlfriends were more than satisfied with CG. One of them was texting her fiancee throughout the course of our dinner and giving him a play by play of everything we were doing as we did it. =P Another is planning on bringing her husband here when he gets back from TDY.
P.S. Long, if you come across my update, *PLEASE* don't give away my birth name! LOL =P -
2/9/2009
Still awesome. Nothing changes during lunch or dinner except for the price and the time of day. Looks like the word's getting out though cause I had a little bit of a wait on Friday night. Still worth it though. =)
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1/17/2009
One of the best churrascarias I have ever eaten at. I've dined here during dinner and lunch and have always walked in happy and out even happier. The hostess, very professional and with a warm smile, greets you and takes you to your seat. The first time I went, the waitress asked if I'd ever dined there before and when I answered no, she gave me an introduction to their dining. She explained their salad bar and some of the items available - ranging from spinach to romaine, a few sliced cheeses, prosciutto and a few other things. It's not a huge selection but everything was absolutely fresh and oh so good! She said I could eat as much as I'd like but suggested I don't over do it so as to leave enough room for the main course. As soon as I was ready, I can turn my card over from saying "No, thanks" to "Yes, please" and that's when the other servers (gauchos) would be around (in no particular order) with the meat choices and the side dishes. The side dishes consisted of polenta, mashed potatoes and fried bananas. There are about 14 different cuts of meat ranging from top sirloin, bottom sirloin, lamb, sausage, chicken, pork ribs, filet mignon and their house specialty: the Picanha (a prime cut of sirloin). The picanha is very distinct; shown in a sort of 'pinwheel' shape in a set of three on a saber. Wow. wow. And wait. Did I already say 'WOW'???? Incredible. It was all so good. I also found out that a few of the employees here have worked at Fogo De Chao so they're very well versed in how a churrascaria works.
And the best part about the whole experience is that I didn't have to worry about just one person serving me... EVERYONE pitched in and catered to me and all the other customers. My waitress definitely made it a point to mention that if I needed or wanted anything and I couldn't find her, then I could get any of the servers to assist me. That's pretty spectacular in my books. I've never had to ask anyone for anything. Even when I had dropped my fork! Someone saw it and came right behind and gave me a new one. Lol They weren't to the point that it was bothersome either. They just had impeccable timing.
Now for dessert, they have quite a few choices but I'm a creature of habit so I always go for the Papaya Cream with cassis liqeuer. My server even mentioned the fact that papaya has the properties to break down all the meat that was just eaten and doesn't make you feel 'as full'. I knew that it was included in some meat tenderizers but I suppose I never really thought about it as a dessert in order to achieve some of the same results. =D
There's so much more to my review that I'd love to add but I'd like for you to see for yourself. I'm sure you won't be dissapointed. For the price you pay, it's absolutely worth it!!
P.S. Don't forget to turn your card back over after each time you've had your fill of meats! They'll keep coming!! Lol
We needed a somewhat large order and they worked with us from beginning to end - no hassles at all. The owner called us with every move that was made - from the specifics of what we were looking for, to order status, delivery status and then follow-up. Definitely a great group of professionals!
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Oh and also, even though Fort Sam is a 'closed' post now, the museum IS open to the public. You can still gain entry as a civilian through two gates with proper identification (just give the museum a call and ask for details).