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Yelping SinceAugust 2009
My HometownAtlanta, GA
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608 Lakeshore Drive
Atlanta, GA 30307
(770) 457-2787
Atlanta, GA 30307
(770) 457-2787
Comprehensive Home Inspections
Category: Home Inspectors
Dan Curl was recommended to us by my sister, who had used him three times with good results.
Dan was extremely thorough and explained everything to us each step of the way. While I did not envy him when he was crawling around in the most dark and compromising nooks and crannies of the attic and crawlspace, I certainly appreciated that he did so.
He emailed us a PDF of his report within 36 hours and we were able to use it as leverage to have the seller fix several things before we bought the house. I would definitely use him again.
Dan was extremely thorough and explained everything to us each step of the way. While I did not envy him when he was crawling around in the most dark and compromising nooks and crannies of the attic and crawlspace, I certainly appreciated that he did so.
He emailed us a PDF of his report within 36 hours and we were able to use it as leverage to have the seller fix several things before we bought the house. I would definitely use him again.
As first-time homebuyers, we were basically clueless as to how to go about navigating the process. We checked out Karafotias on a friend's referral, and Hayes Moody was our agent. Hayes was extremely pleasant, polite, and professional, and ended up helping us get the house we really, really wanted (at a VERY good price). We even got a new roof out of the deal!
Our search went on for nearly nine months (through every in-town neighborhood, and about 40 homes) but Hayes never showed even the slightest sense of impatience. The most impressive thing to us was that he answered the phone every single time we called, day or night, no matter how annoying we may have gotten.
In the end we landed our favorite house of the bunch, in Grant Park, and I will continue to recommend Hayes to anyone who is in the hunt for a new home. We could not be happier!!
Our search went on for nearly nine months (through every in-town neighborhood, and about 40 homes) but Hayes never showed even the slightest sense of impatience. The most impressive thing to us was that he answered the phone every single time we called, day or night, no matter how annoying we may have gotten.
In the end we landed our favorite house of the bunch, in Grant Park, and I will continue to recommend Hayes to anyone who is in the hunt for a new home. We could not be happier!!
***Had to sue them--AVOID AVOID AVOID!!!!***
I took my car here for routine brake pad replacement a few years ago. The workers were SHADY. They told me it would take about 45 minutes. After an hour and a half my car had not been moved, and I politely inquired. I was assured it would be ready in 30 minutes. Two hours--same thing. Three, three and a half--same nonsense.
Finally, I was really beginning to get irritated, so I told them I would just leave. At that point the manager promised the pads were on the way from another store and would arrive any minute... Wait--you never even had the brake pads? About an hour later they pulled my car up and said it was ready. I asked if he was sure, because I never saw anyone deliver brake pads. Was told "The guy came around back." I paid, but the brakes never stopped squeaking. I later went to Just for Brakes, where they discovered the factory pads were worn down to the metal and had never been replaced.
Went back to Texaco Express and they refused to refund my money, laughed with one another, and claimed they magically had no record of my car ever being serviced there. When I produced the receipt they all got quiet and said I better get a lawyer because they weren't going to fix anything.
So I sued the worthless bastards.
I took my car here for routine brake pad replacement a few years ago. The workers were SHADY. They told me it would take about 45 minutes. After an hour and a half my car had not been moved, and I politely inquired. I was assured it would be ready in 30 minutes. Two hours--same thing. Three, three and a half--same nonsense.
Finally, I was really beginning to get irritated, so I told them I would just leave. At that point the manager promised the pads were on the way from another store and would arrive any minute... Wait--you never even had the brake pads? About an hour later they pulled my car up and said it was ready. I asked if he was sure, because I never saw anyone deliver brake pads. Was told "The guy came around back." I paid, but the brakes never stopped squeaking. I later went to Just for Brakes, where they discovered the factory pads were worn down to the metal and had never been replaced.
Went back to Texaco Express and they refused to refund my money, laughed with one another, and claimed they magically had no record of my car ever being serviced there. When I produced the receipt they all got quiet and said I better get a lawyer because they weren't going to fix anything.
So I sued the worthless bastards.
This place has earned a spot in my regular Marietta lunch rotation. The people are super friendly, greeting you on the way in and bidding farewell on your way out. The food is also very inexpensive ($6 lunch specials).
The maduros (fried sweet plantains) are very tasty. I had never had yucca fries before, but I would imagine they couldn't get much tastier than the ones at Cuban Diner, especially with the clarified butter / herb dipping sauce that accompanies them. The Cuban sandwich is a solid option but they also offer many other dishes. I look forward to trying them all.
Don't be turned away by the crappy outdated strip mall this place is in. Once you're inside they make you feel at home with fast, friendly service and authentic, tasty, affordable fare.
The maduros (fried sweet plantains) are very tasty. I had never had yucca fries before, but I would imagine they couldn't get much tastier than the ones at Cuban Diner, especially with the clarified butter / herb dipping sauce that accompanies them. The Cuban sandwich is a solid option but they also offer many other dishes. I look forward to trying them all.
Don't be turned away by the crappy outdated strip mall this place is in. Once you're inside they make you feel at home with fast, friendly service and authentic, tasty, affordable fare.
Screw it--I'm kicking El Bar up to 4 stars b/c I went there on Saturday after the Goodie Mob show, danced my face off and had a frickin blast. Plus Colleen works there.
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9/14/2009
El Bar, like so many ATL nightspots, was about the best place ever when it first opened and still flew under the radar. You had the same type of underground scene (literally and figuratively) that made MJQ what it used to be back in its glory days.
Unfortunately, after about two years the jappy Emory frat / sorority scene discovered it, and now the place is frequently packed with droves of spikey haired, collar popping, aviator rocking northeastern douchebags and prissy obnoxious girls with dinner plate sunglasses and Fran Drescher voices. And I went to Emory, so I know the scene well.
One thing hasn't changed though: the sensational music. El Bar features a constant rotation of top notch deejays knocking out everything from 80s to old school hip-hop to pop classics. The space and the decor is more Manhattan than Ponce de Leon, which is an intriguing change of pace. The unfortunate side effect is that you can't move, get a drink, or dance when it gets crowded.
Definitely still a worthwhile, tucked away spot I'll keep going back to. Just not the gem it once was.
1049 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 873-1939
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 873-1939
Plaza Theatre
Category: Cinema
Neighborhood: Poncey-Highland
The main theater at the Plaza is a real rare find. It's a throwback to what it must have been like to see a movie many decades ago--an enormous theater with huge high velvet curtains. That may sound standard, but I guess you have to go there to appreciate what I'm saying. And I don't mean this in a kitschy, "it's cool just because it's ironically old" way.
It's the opposite of modern and thus there are virtually no modern conveniences, but you can catch a variety of flicks, some new releases, some classics. You have to keep your eye on the marquee so you don't miss an impromptu Maltese Falcon, Big Lebowski, classic horror, Repo Man, etc. showing, but they also keep an occasional recent blockbuster in the rotation (I saw Star Trek there this summer). They've been doing Rocky Horror Fridays here (people dress up as characters and sing along) ever since I can remember, but I haven't made it out to one of those.
The down side? Well, it's not glitzy or clean, and if you aren't in the main theater, the movie experience leaves something to be desired. But on the main screen, this is hands-down the best place in Atlanta to see a movie.
It's the opposite of modern and thus there are virtually no modern conveniences, but you can catch a variety of flicks, some new releases, some classics. You have to keep your eye on the marquee so you don't miss an impromptu Maltese Falcon, Big Lebowski, classic horror, Repo Man, etc. showing, but they also keep an occasional recent blockbuster in the rotation (I saw Star Trek there this summer). They've been doing Rocky Horror Fridays here (people dress up as characters and sing along) ever since I can remember, but I haven't made it out to one of those.
The down side? Well, it's not glitzy or clean, and if you aren't in the main theater, the movie experience leaves something to be desired. But on the main screen, this is hands-down the best place in Atlanta to see a movie.
600 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 888-9149
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 888-9149
Eats
Categories: Southern, Italian, Caribbean
Neighborhood: Midtown
Eats is the classic Ponce de Leon experience. When you step out of the car you are immediately hassled by a homeless guy with some intricate story about why he just needs five more dollars--possibly for gas, a hysterectomy, or maybe even a textbook.
After you sadly tell him you have no money (which may even be true, since now Eats accepts cards), you stroll through the graff-and-sticker-plastered vestibule and have a choice to make, which will dictate which path you travel: meat or pasta?
The jerk chicken, although sometimes a bit dry, is well spiced (and juicier if you also add hot sauce and/or have collards on your plate). Can't go wrong with a sweet potato either, but the cornbread is weak. If it's pasta you crave, hop on the cholesterol express and head for cheese-filled-tortellini-with-alfredo-sauce Land. It's well worth the devastating caloric imprint.
For an added twist of Atlanta authenticity, shoot on up to Boulevard after your meal, score a couple jumbos of hard, flag down a lady of the night and grab a room at the Clermont Hotel!
After you sadly tell him you have no money (which may even be true, since now Eats accepts cards), you stroll through the graff-and-sticker-plastered vestibule and have a choice to make, which will dictate which path you travel: meat or pasta?
The jerk chicken, although sometimes a bit dry, is well spiced (and juicier if you also add hot sauce and/or have collards on your plate). Can't go wrong with a sweet potato either, but the cornbread is weak. If it's pasta you crave, hop on the cholesterol express and head for cheese-filled-tortellini-with-alfredo-sauce Land. It's well worth the devastating caloric imprint.
For an added twist of Atlanta authenticity, shoot on up to Boulevard after your meal, score a couple jumbos of hard, flag down a lady of the night and grab a room at the Clermont Hotel!
If you're a normal guy (and not a high maintenance / hair obsessed metrosexual mirror-starer) and just require a regular haircut, this place is for you. The people are friendly and will have you out in no time.
Cut Zoo is not just convenient, it's also as cheap as it gets ($11.75 if you pay w/ cash). I've done the Great Clips thing for years, and I get just as good of a cut here for less while supporting an independent business.
I know guys who go to private stylists and spend $70 (I know--can you believe this??) on a damn haircut that looks exactly the same as the one I get for less than the price of a 12-pack. If you're a goober who just wants to give money away for no reason, then be my guest--it's a free country. I'll be at Cut Zoo.
Cut Zoo is not just convenient, it's also as cheap as it gets ($11.75 if you pay w/ cash). I've done the Great Clips thing for years, and I get just as good of a cut here for less while supporting an independent business.
I know guys who go to private stylists and spend $70 (I know--can you believe this??) on a damn haircut that looks exactly the same as the one I get for less than the price of a 12-pack. If you're a goober who just wants to give money away for no reason, then be my guest--it's a free country. I'll be at Cut Zoo.
Brick Store has an extensive and laudable beer list, but it's almost always jam-packed, and the service usually suffers. Painfully. The food is pretty good for pub fare (if your order ever makes it to your table), and the decor would potentially create a comfy, rustic, atmosphere if the place weren't such a chaotic clusterf***.
I can't hate on a place for being popular, and I'm happy for them for their success. And apparently there's no shortage of folks who don't mind waiting for 45 minutes to be packed in like sardines in a loud, crowded restaurant with spotty service... I'm just not one of them. If it's a slow night there, or if you don't mind waiting around, then this is a good local place to try some new beer.
Also, since it's in downtown Decatur, parking is virtually non-existent most nights.
I can't hate on a place for being popular, and I'm happy for them for their success. And apparently there's no shortage of folks who don't mind waiting for 45 minutes to be packed in like sardines in a loud, crowded restaurant with spotty service... I'm just not one of them. If it's a slow night there, or if you don't mind waiting around, then this is a good local place to try some new beer.
Also, since it's in downtown Decatur, parking is virtually non-existent most nights.
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As others have complained here, the service is excruciatingly slow and the servers only come by to take your order and bring your food (which is generally about an hour or so after ordering--unless they're busy, in which case it's closer to two). The employees are very rude and seem to hold a sneering contempt for the customers.
The food also strays far from the established MM quality. Furthermore, they have somehow defied the odds and managed to screw up my very simple order (e.g. white bread instead of french bread on a sandwich, pineapple and ham only on my pizza, etc.) about 75% of the time I've gone.
We live in Decatur, but every time we want to go to Mellow Mushroom we drive all the way to the one in Midtown (on Monroe) because this one is so awful. I suggest you do the same.