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Heat Shabu Baru is WORTH the 35 minute drive. Upon entering you cannot help but admire the spartan, ultra modern and hip decor.
But sometimes appearance can be misleading. NOT THIS PLACE, my friend!
The kobe, the lamb, the miso, the tonkatsu.... I wanted to bathe in. I love this place. If my picture were to appear on a milk carton.... I will be at Heat Shabu Baru.
The service was perfect. I 'heart' this place. And the owner is an amazing host! Thanks Anthony
WRONG. I ordered a double dinner salad and the oysters w/ff. My husband ordered a burger w/ff.
Now, I have worked in food service. I know how food should look. Upon arrival of our entrees, I looked at the French fries and knew they had been sitting under the lamp for over an hour. I sent them back. I don't like to send food back....you never know what will be added to it upon its return. They sent back the same French fries....refried. As if they weren't already war torn and shriveled up already.
I was appalled. I asked the host to come and look at my French fries and he said, 'what would you like me to do?' With a snide look on his face. I told him to NOT try and pass 3 hour old French fries as acceptable. Also, that I am one of those customers that only spends money on locally owned restaurants.
This is what angers me, they refused to see the principle of the matter. They offered new fries, I refused.
We have been loyal patrons before Joe's move to Lincoln Center. I even brought the fries home in my Coach to post pictures.
2 Previous Reviews:
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8/20/2008
The ownership changed hands. I think it's still in the family. The menu changed... not for the worse. Definitely not for the worse. They offer more dessert items, some of the old favorites are still on the menu and the lunch menu is expanded.
Last night, I did something unusual. I didn't order my favorite steak. Nope. I wanted something different. The sweet breads. Have you ever had sweet breads? Oh my heavens. That is some tasty shit. No, I didn't eat a plate of shit.
If you don't know what sweet breads are, do not imagine tiny slices of French bread sprinkled with sugar. Not even close. The dish was perfectly prepared in a reduction sauce and sauteed mushrooms.
The service is always excellent at Stockton Joe's. The crowd is older... oh wait... I AM OLD. -
9/1/2006 First to Review
By far mine and my husband's favorite restaurant. Their service is always the best. They immediately serve warm sour dough bread and butter. The decor is like you've escaped to your grampa's favorite Italian restaurant with the round booths and black ceiling. We always start out with a dinner salad... which is so unique with it's chopped medley of fresh veggies and restaurant made blue cheese dressing. I always get the rib steak (which is always cooked to perfection) and maybe a side of garlic mashed or ravioli. Husband ALWAYS gets the veal scallopini.... he never changes his order. This restaurant, even after it relocated from St. Mark's Plaza, has always been a top choice to go out for nice meal.
Two things are definitely 'fo sho' about this store. Pretty girls walk out with more make up on their faces. And the same goes for ugly girls.
How come I am just NOW discovering Urban Decay? I like to wear dark lipstick. When I asked one of the sales girls how it looked, she said, 'depends on what type of look you are going for'. I looked at her perfectly light colored heavy gloss and said, 'I'm going for a pale Asian mid-life crisis goth look'. 'You got that'.
Another successful purchase.
Podesto's is offering them at a very low cost. Online, directly from the source, they're 100. They are only $69 at Podesto's. And they're going fast.
What else did I find tonight? Organic arugula. The shit is fantastic with my homemade balsalmic vinagarette.
And don't forget the Genova bread... I find more comfort in that loaf of goodness and a slather of butter than my favorite blanket.
Listed in: Lincoln Center
1 Previous Review:
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8/31/2006
I live in the neighborhood. Great produce meat and seafood. On most weekends, they offer BBQ'd tri-tip ... cooked and ready to serve. It's a great place to do shopping... especially with the new pharmacy in front. The bakery and deli are to die for!
When the 49ers summer training camp used to be at UOP, Steve Young would frequent the deli for their sandwiches. And yes, the sandwiches are very, very good.
The members are fun, the drinks are priced very well, the music was muy excellente'.
The view (in the dark) is nice and peaceful. The wrap around outdoor patio is very comfortable.
A big thank you to the group that invited us.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 951-0885
Le Bistro
Categories:
French,
American (New)
It is pumpkin souffle' season and you suckers are missing out. It's only available for a few months of the year and it is worth every dime.
For those of you that don't know, Le Bistro has a fantastic happy hour. The setting in the bar is chez magnifique! Cocktails are $4 and hor oeuvres are $5. The bacon wrapped stuffed dates are heaven in your mouth.
So, run....don't walk!!!! Go hurry! Run Forrest, RUN!
Listed in: FIVE ***** Star Stockton…
5 Previous Reviews:
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3/15/2009
Here I am again. Reviewing Le Bistro.... yet again. Damn this place hits the spot. Right in my belly. There is so much to share with you. So much.... I am crying right now.
First, I will tell you that we got our favorite table tonight. Table number 2 is divine. Don't ever request it.... I farted about 20 times on the right side of the booth. This is my way of marking my territory.
Sir Gregory tended to our needs. He's my Le Bistro husband. I ..... LOVE..... HIM. Clean cut, polite, friendly, knowledgeable... I..... LOVE..... HIM. Oh, I said that already.
My husband started with the marinated hamachi sashimi. He loved it so much, I think he was trying to play it down so that I wouldn't show interest in it. It was good, but I had quite a feast in my horizon. My escargot bougogne was to perfection as always. I even put a little bit of the butter behind my ears in case my husband wanted to smell some goodness for later (wink wink).
My Caesar salad.... I've been having issues with Caesar salads at other restaurants that contain 2 croutons. Let me tell you something... I am a crouton whore. I cannot get enough of them. There's something special about that crunchy goodness in your mouth. The chef, Richard Hyman, God love him for tolerating us tonight, prepared my salad and I bet you there was a whole loaf of croutons in that salad.
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The entrees. Husband had the Bavette of beef with bacon. And I had the rib eye steak. Now... don't ask me how I can order just a plain ol' steak at Le Bistro. They do some magic dance with it in the back and it comes out with a magical reduction sauce with root vegetables. I shit you not. Lookie:
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Sorry this yelp is so long... I haven't even gotten to dessert yet. Just to change things up, we ordered the banana souffle'. My husband's favorite is the pumpkin and my favorite is the Grand Marnier. The banana souffle' is reminiscent of a bananas foster. But fluffy and comatose inducing.
So there you have it.
If you dance naked on the table, you will get a sneak peek at the spring menu. I did.... and was escorted out. No.... just kidding! But I have a little secret for you.... it looks really good! Foie gras, Chef's choice ceviche tasting, Curried lobster cannelloni.... Shhhhh.
And for you sophisticated jazz loving people, on future Friday and Saturday nights, Le Bistro is turning the banquet hall into a nightclub. With bottle service, live jazz music... it starts on the 21st and is going to be the place to be.
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1/31/2009
I know what you're thinking... 'Is Emily S. seriously reviewing Le Bistro AGAIN?!?!'
The answer is yes. We had the honor of attending a wedding reception in the updated banquet facility this evening. Can I just say that the joint looks 1000 times better than it did when I had my reception there?
The food was remarkable.... the red wine reduction sauce was so good, I wanted to pour it on my husband and lick it off of his face. The wait staff is always a joy to be around.
I even stopped in the main restaurant to fetch a cocktail for my husband... yes, he is that hot, that I have to fetch him a cocktail.... and lo and behold, I was greeted by my favorite Sir Gregory with a hug.
I am so happy that the banquet hall almost resembles the main dining area.
AGAIN.... BRAVO Le Bistro. -
12/27/2008
For my 800th review.
Let me brag about Le Bistro Banquets. This was a hard choice to make for this momentus numbered yelp. My bookmarks are a list that would send you into a tizzy.
More than 7 years ago, my husband and I had the very difficult time finding a place for our wedding reception. Honestly, I wanted to get married at the courthouse and eat hot dogs from the vendor on the corner. BUT.... the husband was all about the whole fucking 'show'. Some people are better at weddings, I was not... not for mine. The only pleasure I found with wedding planning, was dealing with the people at Le Bistro.
The banquet director she is no longer employed with Le Bistro), did a fantastic job. Le Bistro has gone through some major renovations, so I don't know if the banquet hall is completed yet.
They offered matching linens to match my colors, had a grand piano for our use during dinner, a huge bar and of course, a balcony for excellent people watching.
The prices were extremely reasonable per person for appetizers and entrees.
While I hope to never go through planning such a large soiree ever again.... I will continue to praise Le Bistro for their top notch service, fine dining.
There you have it..... Happy 800th yelp, Le Bistro! I'll love you forever! -
11/12/2008
I hate to brag. But we had an excellent meal tonight at Le Bistro.... AGAIN. Please don't call me a food snob. McDonald's is a food group for me. We NEVER go wrong with Le Bistro.... seriously.
Tonight happened to be the Grand Re-Opening 'snob fest' fundraiser. We weren't invited.... we, by chance were just having dinner celebrating our first date anniversary. Yeah, don't think I'm getting soft on you. But our food was so beyond fucking delicious, it almost brought tears to my eyes.
The Grand Re-Opening seemed to be a pretty big deal. We saw some serious big wigs and well known people in the community.
But that's not my yelp.... my meal consisted of my favorites:
1. escargot http://www.yelp.c...
2. Caesar salad
3. three cheese and truffle mac and cheese http://www.yelp.c...
4. pumpkin souffle' http://www.yelp.c...
Husband had the Lamb en Daube http://www.yelp.c...
Th orange infused Madeira wine sauce had my taste buds in an ORGY. I am NOT kidding.
You're grossed out by the escargots, aren't you? Let me tell you something... if you have a bad experience at Le Bistro, I will show up and personally feed you the escargot. The shit was outstanding this evening. The newly remodeled areas are complete and absolutely stunning. No longer has that 'gunne sax' feel to it.
And while I am at it.... if you ever have the honor of Gregory tending to your table.... you have fucking scored, my friend. He is like the perfect husband, metro, thoughtful... I don't know if he's gay, but whoever has him, is lucky. Not that there is anything wrong with being gay.... I'm straight and look at how screwed up I am.
We did meet some fantastic people tonight..... but that's a whole other yelp!
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8/15/2006
Le Bistro is always a splendid place to enjoy a great meal with service to match. My husband and I have been enjoying this place for years and even had our wedding reception in the banquet hall.
The table side salad prep is always a nice experience. And don't forget to preorder your chocolate souffle'!
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 931-5100
Pleasanton Police Department
Category:
Public Services & Government
1 Previous Review:
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9/29/2006 First to Review
Recently pulled over by the nicest officer I have ever been ticketed by. You're probably thinking that I am crazy... but this police officer was the nicest guy ever. It was almost a pleasure getting a ticket from this very polite guy.
I guess this is the kind of stuff that you don't see on Cops.
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 330-3346
David Zabarte - Keller Williams
Category:
Real Estate Agents
I urge any of you that are frustrated with your current realtor, to run.... HURRY! To David Zabarte.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 957-7064
Dennis Shea's Mens & Womens Shoes
Category:
Shoe Stores
Because I can!
Yesterday, I walked in, got to see Aslam, Sarah and Dennis. I tried on 27 pairs of shoes. No joke.
They have the new Stuart Weitzman (which btw are made for anorexic feet), PELLE.... I love the evening line. And the eye catching new UGG line
They're Aussie Dogs from last season are marked down to almost nothing. The men's and women's Cole Haan lines... I love them. I want to cry. My latest pair of boots, are too hot to talk about.
Thank you Dennis Shea and staff. You are my favorite shoe store.... EVER
Listed in: Lincoln Center
2 Previous Reviews:
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10/23/2008
Been down in the dumps lately. Economy? No.... my investmests taking a hit? No. Work? No.... okay, maybe.
Nothing a new handbag and pair of shoes can't fix! If you are ever anywhere near this store, good luck. I fell in love with the Cole Haan Genevieve hand bag. So in love with this handbag, I want to buckle 'him' into the passenger seat during my commute.
I even named my new handbag after Aslam. The kind and sweet gentleman that always seems to get stuck with me... poor guy. He probably has to have a stiff drink after leave the store.
The inventory of this store is incredible.... brands that you don't commonly see everyday.
The service is beyond 5 stars.... I love this store. -
9/22/2006 First to Review
You like shoes? Go here. They have hard to find brands. Friendly service. Comfy store.
**10/18/2007
I am changing my 4 star to a five star. The selection here is amazing. Nice selection of Stuart Weitzman's, Danskos, Borns, Cole Haan.... boots, cute little mules. I tried on a pair the other day and left the store. Still thinking about them, obsessively, I went back and purchased the last pair. The gentleman that helped me answered my questions politely and even gave me a copy of the current Dansko catalog.
BRAVO, Dennis Shea! I love you!
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I am so full of myself that 'if hasn't been reviewed by me, it doesn't exist'.
This place used to be Brookside Cafe. Upon walking in, I noticed the ultra modern decor and all of the business lunchers. There may have been only 4 tables open.
Sorry folks, I hate to disappoint you, but I think rather highly of mr reviews, and apparently you do as well, since you're still reading.
The limited menu offerings may be the result of what's available in the area, fresh. You cannot walk into a 'true' bistro and expect a Cheesecake Factory type of menu.
We waited until all of the kinks were worked out to visit this place...and I regret it! The chef is RICHARD HYMAN. If you don't know who he is, then drop your computer and RUN....RUN! FORREST!!!
I had the beet salad, and calamari. Husband had a chicken pesto sandwich with freshly cooked fries. (TAKE THAT, STOCKTON JOE'S!!!)
I urged all of you nay sayers to give this place another chance. The chef is an artist! And the service is wonderful!