Jill "The Queen of Fives" K.'s Profile

I keep going back here because I'm a regular, and old habits are hard to break.  While they do a totally serviceable job on my nails, I'm growing tired of apologizing when *they* cut *me.*  Shouldn't they be the one apologizing?

Yes, I know manicures are a delicate thing, and cuts are bound to happen. But daaaaaaaaaamn if I don't spend the whole time tense as a frikkin' super-tense-thing-fo r-which-I-cannot-com e-up-with-a-suitable -analogy the entire time, waiting for the next slice.

And considering it's not the cleanest place in the world, I should be more squoobed out than I am.  

There's a dude who used to work there who was my favorite; definitely the most gentle, and also pretty friendly.  I couldn't understand him very well, but one day he asked me if I liked to go clubbing.  I said, "Uh, sure, I guess, every once in a while."  And then he asked me if I "smoke weed."   I was sure I misunderstood him, until he mimicked the classic "joint pinch" a la Jeff Spicoli.  And then he got up to dance.  I am not shitting you.

Annnnnnnyway, their prices run about $20 for a full set of acrylics, $15 for a fill in. $15 for a regular ol' manicure, and I think pedis run around $20.

I've been bringing my cars to Campanella's since 2003 and have been super-happy with their service.  I go there for everything from new tires, head gasket  'splosion repair (good times) to routine oil changes.  

They know their customers well, and they have a friendly, knowledgeable staff who will take the time to explain things to you.  They didn't even balk when I asked them to talk to my mechanic dad on the phone so he could give the Official Dad Approval on the proposed repairs.   :-)

Their prices are fair, they won't start working until they give you a quote and you approve it, and the turn-around time is pretty quick.

They won't take advantage of you, even if they sense you're a dumb girl who knows nothing about cars.

I agree with everything Matt L. said and more.  I wanted to add that the restaurant has two levels; the downstairs area has a beautiful bar and a bunch of tables, as well as a market area where you can get sandwiches, gourmet prepared foods and take-out.  And yo: DI BRUNO BROTHERS CHEESE.  Woooooooot!

Looks like the market is open for heading-to-work foot-traffic in the mornings-- smart move.  When you want something better than the Dunkin' Donuts across the street, now you've got options.  

Their lunch menu seems delicious and reasonably-priced, though I haven't tried it (yet).

As for what to wear for dinner, if you're staying in the bar area, nice jeans and a funky shirt will do ya; I wouldn't wear sneakers, shorts or flip-flops.  If you're dining upstairs, don't look like a schlub!  

Also handy: Valet parking for $5; makes going a total no-brainer.  

For those of you afraid of downtown Wilmington; don't be.  It's cute, and that section of 9th is especially spiffy.

Go Wilmington, go!  You can be a cool city!