Q: I had not been to Pamplemousse for many years, so, armed with a Groupon, a return visit to this venerable classic French restaurant seemed in order. The dimly lit interior, with mauve and white linen tablecloths gives off a romantic vibe, but tables are very close together. There was a small hiccup at the beginning of our stay when I was told that I had to choose between use of a Groupon or Open Table reservation but could not receive credit for both. That solution was easy, since Open Table reservations made through the Yelp site are not eligible for point credit, and I had already paid out money on a Groupon that was set to expire within just days. So, the Groupon was used, and the Open Table reservation was cancelled by the restaurant. Nevertheless, we were seated right away, and not too long afterward were presented with a very nice basket of crudites and a mild Dijon Mustard Dipping Sauce. I enjoyed fresh red cherry tomatoes, celery sticks, cauliflower florets, radishes, green onions, hearts of Romaine, onions, and zucchini. I saw that the couple at the table next to me was also served green olives on a silver dish, but we were not. Complimentary slices of bread were good and crusty, and, with butter spread over them, enhanced the early part of the meal. The crudite basket substitutes here for salad. Escargots Bourguignone featured very good escargots in a buttery, white-wine-based, Scampi-like sauce served in recessed areas on a ceramic plate likely made for the purpose of serving this or a similar dish. French Onion Soup was very hot and pretty good, but cheese clotted into knots inside the broth. Lobster Bisque contained no chunks of lobster, and was just okay. A serving of Chicken Cordon Bleu was small but quite cheesy, filling, and very good. It was accompanied by a Madeira-wine-based sauce, but I chiefly enjoyed my entree just as it was, along with a good Puff Potato and an excellent-tasting creamed spinach-topped cooked tomato and very good Bechamel-covered Cauliflower. I arrived with a mindset to have a leisurely meal, and it was that. But, after a long interval with an empty glass, I asked for more Iced Tea, and instead my glass was simply taken away. Later, after another request, the Iced Tea was restored. I don't think the delay getting Iced Tea refills was intentional. The Consumer Electronics Show was in town, and the restaurant was bristling with demanding patrons. Ending our meal on a great finish, Diane and I enjoyed a made to order Chocolate Lava Cake which was simply superb. With a hot chocolate core, this moist cake resembled a cross between plum pudding and a souffle, with the hot Chocolate Sauce tasting almost like rivulets of Hot Fudge. The dessert was even better mixed with Vanilla Ice Cream and whipped cream. Owner Georges Laforge even dropped by our table while working the room to greet his guests. This was a very pleasant meal, and a fine way to spend a Friday night. This time I won't wait so long to return for my next dinner visit!

A: positive

Q: There are lots of better places than Uncle Louie The Restaurant. The Mediterranean Pizza was good. The salad with chicken was tasteless and the chicken was dry and the lettuce was just iceberg lettuce. The veal Parmesan was burnt. The waiter forgot to place one of our orders. All in all, not a good experience. I apologize for giving such a negative review. It's obviously a family run business which I generally try to support rather than chain restaurants. However, they need to get their act together and improve on the food preparation.

A: negative

Q: I swear the dr was only with my daughter for 2 minutes and was so rushed. She wanted to see her back in 8 weeks, but when I went to make an appt 2 months from now, the latest appt is 2:15! Forever! She said that they have another dr coming in for 2 saturdays a month but that doesnt work either with sports and activities. The girl at the front was nice and seemed to understand that it was difficult to make an appt. She said that she had young children. I understand if she only did a day or two in the later afternoon but to never offer anything later than 2:15 forces us to find a new dr. I also have to share that I think all the photos of the dr are a little narcissistic.

A: negative

Q: Perfect Pear just opened its 2nd location right up the street from me. I've gone in a couple times for lunch and enjoyed it every time. They have a good sized menu with something to please anyone! I'm working my way through the grilled cheese section, so good! The soup du jour last time was mushroom brie and was really creamy with a ton of mushrooms! Place is cute and service always pleasant. Hope they can keep expanding!

A:
positive