Arthur Y.'s Profile

Very cool space, classy yet unpretentious, as are the staff. Full bar and some nice cocktail creations, although we didn't get to try them on our visit. The dog options on the menu are creative and titillating without being silly or over the top. I got the jerk, which was a jerk chicken sausage topped w mango pork, scallions and curry ketchup for 6.50... And it was awesome.

Can't wait to get back, try some more and go for one of the bourbon cocktails!

I really wanted to give 3 stars, but I just can't do it in good conscience.

We've lived in GP for two years, and after reading all the gushing reviews we finally got over there on a recent weeknight. The decor is open and simplistic, the atmosphere relaxed and downtempo. The drink menu was intriguing, but I was a little disappointed in the rather flavorless "Dark and Thundery" (ginger syrup instead of ginger beer).

The portions were TINY. I wasn't expecting some sort of all-you-can-eat Olive Garden endless bowl nonsense, but I would like to have an appetizer salad followed by an entree and feel like I had an actual meal. I had kabobs entree (swordfish I think?) which had about four bite-size pieces of fish on half a handful of rice. Wife had the blackened fish (mahi I think?) sandwich--and it was the saddest, thinnest little sliver of fish I've ever seen try to grace a sandwich.

On top of that, the service was mediocre. Our server was not very friendly, impatient, and seemed borderline annoyed that we were there. After we got our food we never saw her again. After nearly 30 minutes of waiting and trying to get her attention so we could get the check, I had to walk over and pull her away from the conversation she was having with her pals at the bar.

I could see maybe going back for drinks and small (and they are small!) apps with a group or something, but I won't be returning for dinner. I really wanted to like this place and support a neighborhood business, but with all the options in the area, Ziba's just didn't cut it.

There are many great theaters in Atlanta, but next to the Fox, this is hands down the best. I have seen dozens of performances here over the years, from plays to musicals to singing performances, and I have never been disappointed. Going to the Alliance is always a pleasant and hassle free experience.

They continually offer a wide variety of types of shows, from independent children's performances to Broadway-caliber blockbusters. It is such a pleasure to be able to have such ready access to these types of shows, and at such a high talent level. We saw "Bring It On" and it was one of the best shows of I've seen, on or off Broadway. We've also been to "A Christmas Carol" four years straight and will continue to do so until it gets old (if that happens!).

Table 1280 (located inside the same complex) is a great place to grab dinner beforehand. If you tell them you're there for a show they will make sure you get through in plenty of time. The Alliance also has several bars open pre-show and at intermission--and you can take your drink in with you, so you don't have to swill it!

My only gripes are that the website is very outdated and user unfriendly, and parking can be a pain... Nonetheless, it is still a breeze compared to trying to get to and from the Fox.

Appears to be out of business.

Nice corner restaurant by the Deauville Marina. Inside seating as well as a covered outdoor area. Stopped in for lunch and they pulled out another table to accommodate us, as we were there without a reservation (a reservation for lunch? Now I've heard everything!).

The formule (fixed price menu) for lunch was great and rather affordable (15E I believe). I had chevre and roquette salad and a very tasty salmon with a basil sauce; others had steak tartare (which was average) and a poached egg / bacon dish (which was very good). We had a train to catch so we gave them a heads up when we sat down and they had us out within an hour.

Would certainly go back. May not be the best place to go if you don't speak French though...

I must qualify this review with the caveat that this place is expensive... as in, 400E per night, 200E/person (minimum!) per meal expensive. However, if you have the money to spend and are looking for a quiet retreat in Normandy, you can't go wrong with Saint-Simeon.

The staff and concierge are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and useful. Upon check-in, we had a bottle of Calvados (apple brandy--the local spirit) awaiting us in our room. The spa has a Roman bath style indoor pool, hot tubs and sauna. The rooms are exquisite, with surround sound, large bath, wood floors, large comfortable beds, and beautiful French windows which open onto the surrounding gardens and mouth of the Seine.

Breakfast was a bit weak (bread and fruit). The real prize is the dinner tasting menu. It was a whopping 7 courses, complete with cheese cart and dessert. I had the absolute most amazing foie gras I've ever tasted--it brought me to my knees. The cuisine is truly extraordinary.

It's in the beautiful Norman harbor town of Honfleur, which is just up the hill and has many shops and cafes. Be forewarned however that it's about a 2-hr drive to the D-Day beaches.

I can't give 5 stars just because it is a bit over the top expensive. We had to explain to the bartender how to make a simple gin martini, and the result was a mediocre drink that filled 1/3 of the martini glass--and cost us 15E. The absence of activities on site and things to do nearby also keep me from giving 5 stars. However, I recommend it if you can afford it, because we had one of the most memorable trips of my life.

3.5 stars.

Went here because it was the only place I could find in Paris that was showing the Klitschko-Haye fight (which incidentally turned out to be a horrible snoozer).

Nice roomy setup with a wall projector and a couple large flatscreens. The bartender was British and you could definitely get by easily here if you didn't speak French.

The one major drawback was that the only drafts offered are the house brews, which aren't the best. However, it's a bar, it showed what I wanted to see, and the service was sufficient, so I'll go 3.5 stars.

Terrific Vietnamese/Thai spot just off Blvd St. Germain. We were getting a little tired of cafe fare and were looking for Vietnamese place when we happened upon this gem.

It's not the cheapest, but it's in St Germain, so that's to be expected. For 36E / person, each of you gets a half bottle of wine, an appetizer (get the Pho--aka "Soupe Tonkotsiene"--it was a huge serving and was delicious), main course, and dessert (the apple fritters!). We both ordered the Thai chicken curry, which came with a heaping portion of fried rice.

Service was very friendly and the appropriate level of attentiveness. I will certainly be going back the next time I'm in Paris!

I always secretly scoffed at people who did fitness boot camps because I thought they were an easy out for those not disciplined enough to work out on their own. I also had this idea that they were half-assed workouts targeted solely at horribly out of shape people who paid a ton of money and didn't really try very hard. So when my wife (who was already in shape) joined FitWit and began singing its praises, I decided to go to "bring a friend day," mostly to show her I didn't need any silly boot camp...

The workout completely shattered my misconceptions. It was not a bunch of lazy people waddling around making excuses for themselves, as I'd imagined. It was a terrific group of trainers with a specific and challenging plan for the day, and everybody was motivated and on board. The campers are from a wide range of fitness levels but the workouts and trainers push every person to their personal limits. I ran, lifted weights, played soccer and basketball and train in mixed martial arts so I figured I'd breeze through the 60 minutes 4x / wk. Once again, I was very wrong.

Even if you're already in shape, you will be amazed at the strength and endurance progress FitWit provides. I've now done three camps and the results have been remarkable. I cannot overstate how much more pleasant it is to exercise when you're surrounded by the positive, supportive attitudes of trainers and fellow campers.

I'm reluctant to sing FitWit's praises too loudly because I selfishly don't want a ton people to find out about it. It's a fantastic program not just for getting in shape, but for meeting people, networking, and just good vibes. They're now in Midtown as well as GP and Decatur. I am stingy with 5-star reviews, but happy to dole one out here!

Ignore the idiots who chide Fox Brothers b/c they claim it's just trendy. I am an ATL lifer and have tried virtually every BBQ place in the metro area over many years. I worked in a BBQ joint in college, and I am a Green Egg fanatic, thus very particular about anything that is called "smoked" or "BBQ"... And I can tell you with 100% certainty this is the best BBQ in town.

I've been going here since they opened a couple years ago, and it's one of the select local joints I make a point of making a monthly haj to. I've had everything here (except the brisket--beef BBQ is blasphemy in my book), and I can genuinely say it's ALL good. The appetizers, pulled pork, the chicken, the ribs, the burger, the sides... and they have an outstanding smoked chicken salad sandwich.

Having tried it all, our standard order has become an order of smoked wings, a fried rib app, and either the pulled pork or chicken salad sandwich with collard greens or green beans and stew or mac and cheese.

Pros:

Everything. Innovative menu without going too far and sacrificing the pig-out aspect synonymous with a BBQ jernt. Example: the fried rib appetizer. It's amazing. The Frito pie.

Also--a full bar. Don't know of any other local BBQ place other than DBA (which is also worth a trip) that can boast that.

Cons:

1) PACKED. Almost always.  As a result, parking is usually impossible as the lot is large yet almost always full. If you're going to go and don't want to wait, I'd suggest an off-peak hour on a weekday. I live close by so I have the luxury of calling in my order to go.

2) Food coma. Not necessarily a con, but be forewarned and clear your schedule for the next few hours because you will be doing LOTS of couching.

One of the prized gems in the ATL food scene. I just pray if they expand (which they'd be mad not to), they maintain the same level of quality.