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3530 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 615-0200

Choi's Kitchen  

Category: Korean

3.0 star rating
7/18/2009
We ate here last night, got there a little after 6 and the place was totally deserted, which was good we took a group of 10. We ordered and the food came pretty quickly, but in general the service was bad (I was never asked if I wanted to order a drink) and it took forever to pay once they got busy.

My other biggest complain is that this seems to be very authentic korean, so much so that it is too authentic for my tastes and there is absolutely nothing vegetarian on the menu, and you have to special order it and they look at you like you are crazy. It was alright, I probably wouldn't go back.

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1720 Murray Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-1272

Murray Avenue Grill  

Category: American (New)
Neighborhood: Squirrel Hill

5.0 star rating
7/12/2008
As it turns out this is pretty much my favorite restaurant in Squirrel Hill (except for maybe Silk Elephant). Everything here is good. I have gone here dozens of times with many friends and we are always pleased.

Anything you order will be good. They have large and varied salads. The Buffalo Chicken Dip appetizer is one of the best foods I have ever tasted.  They have plenty of vegetarian options.

Also the waitstaff, well, I can't get into it online... (seriously)

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5808 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 521-7827

Uncle Sam's Submarines  

Categories: American (Traditional), Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Squirrel Hill

4.0 star rating
7/12/2008
Subs. They've got 'em. The bread they use - is special, if you like it - you will like their subs, if you don't you will complain that the subs are weird. They do close pretty early, and many days they will close 15-30 minutes before it actually says they do, because they run out of bread.

Also, don't get your food to go - because if you eat it there - you get free fries with every sub, if you do takeout - you gotta pay for those fries (and they only take cash, and I mean you can't really even pay for the fries since you never have enough cash with you anyway).

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3803 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 621-4444

Primanti Brothers  

Category: Sandwiches
Neighborhood: Oakland

2.0 star rating
7/8/2008
Guys- it is gross.
No seriously they are going to put cole-slaw in your sandwich.

I occasionally take people here when visiting because it is a famous local Pittsburgish thing. A famous local disgusting thing that I subject my visitors to. I do warn them get the to say no coleslaw. They also put fries in your sandwich - that is more OK with me. They don't really have vegetarian anything at all.

So go once, and then never again, unless you are subjecting your friends to the experience.

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250 W Bridge St
West Homestead, PA 15120
(412) 461-1444

BRAVO! Cucina Italiana  

Category: Italian
Neighborhood: Homestead

4.0 star rating
7/8/2008
I like Bravo. I mean I realize it is a chain but I like chains. If the food is good and the service isn't too horrible and I don't feel like I am being devoured by capitalist America it ends up being not so bad.

I most frequently order the Pasta Woozie. I like saying the word Woozie. Sometimes we joke about it and say in a sing-song childish voice "Do you want the Woozie?" which a waitress said to me once. It tastes good.

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5528 Walnut St
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
(412) 687-8586

Thai Place Restaurant  

Category: Thai
Neighborhood: Shadyside

3.0 star rating
7/8/2008
I used to eat here a bunch when I lived on Walnut, but since moving to Squirrel Hill I have never had the urge to go back. I mean, it is alright Thai food, but it is pretty expensive - and the squirrel hill choices (Silk Elephant, Bangkok Balcony) are just better.

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5829 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
(412) 421-7600

Sun Penang  

Category: Malaysian
Neighborhood: Squirrel Hill

3.0 star rating
7/8/2008
I was once banned from going here by a friend, because I was told the food is bad. I don't actually think that, but every time I have gone here I have ordered the same dish - the sweet & spice pepper chicken with rice thing (that isn't really what it is called).

One nice thing about this place is the outdoor seating which is pretty hard to come by in Squirrel Hill.

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1020 Nasa Pkwy
Webster, TX 77598
(281) 557-9300

Star Cinema Grill  

Categories: American (New), Cinema, Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Clear Lake

5.0 star rating
6/26/2008
I just have to say the concept is amazing. Being from up north we don't have anything like this, which is really just too bad. Amy & I went yesterday and saw The Hulk, got there a few minutes early to order, and got food right after the previews. As we went for the matinee tickets for the two of us were just 12 dollars, and dinner was about 17, including soda. Overall totally worth it, the food was even good! I had such low expectations and they were totally met. My only fear would be if the place was crowded, but it was pretty empty at 4 in the afternoon and they seemed to have plentiful waitstaff on hand.

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370 Atwood St
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
(412) 681-5656

Mad Mex  

Category: Tex-Mex
Neighborhood: Oakland

5.0 star rating
6/24/2008
Ok. It isn't really Mexican! I mean, sometimes it is, but lets face it they serve an amazing hummus and their chicken wings are great. That's just not mexican. But if you can deal with the fusion-whatever, it is great.

The picka-dippa (three dips & endless chips - is a must).

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229 S Highland Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(412) 661-5656

Casbah  

Categories: Mediterranean, Wine Bars
Neighborhood: Shadyside

5.0 star rating
6/24/2008
As the reviews of Casbah appear to be particularly long-winded ... the place is nice, fancy, organic-ish, alternating menu, nice atmosphere. Good date restaurant. Good food-lovers restaurant.

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