Problem: We went here with friends last Saturday, 7/27 for the second time. They know and are friends with the owner. He helped us order and we got quite the spread - Beirut Special, Vegetarian Platter, Kofta kebabs, lamb shank, and makanek. I've never liked babaghanouj before I had it at Mijana. It was so, so, so good! Tabbouleh was also great and pita bread with zatar was also good. The food was fantastic, but the service left much to be desired. The lamb shank and kebabs came out lightening fast - making me concerned about the kitchen and how prepared it was before we ordered it. Then it was a good 15 minutes before the rest of the food came out. We had to ask twice for the pita bread, and my water was empty more often than full. The waitress had a "greater than tho" attitude and was not very friendly. They often have live entertainment and/or dances, Last Saturday was no exception, but the gal that danced when we first got there wasn't great. If I could, I'd give 2 stars for service and 4 for food. Hurray for authentic Lebanese food and an ethnic experience in what can be a rather dull and homogenic restaurant scene.
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Problem: If you are looking for your simple, typical Mexican cuisine you have found the right spot. We saw this restaurant on Yelp and figured we would give it a try since we were in the neighborhood. It has cute decor on the inside, not the best location for a restaurant but some things can't be helped and it looks like the area is being updated/remodeled/reworked. The salsa was okay, not the typical awesome salsa but more chunky and two types. The cheese dip was titled Land O'Lakes Cheese dip so that basically tells you how that was. We tried the veggie quesadilla and carne asada. Both were okay, smaller portions than most Mexican spots which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Service was okay. I tried a margarita, it tasted like one your friend would attempt to make for you at home. We really wanted to like this place based on other reviews, but it just didn't compare to other spots in the area. Prices were reasonable though and if they rework the menu a bit and add some classic dishes and go the more classic route with their salsa, and cheese dip they'd draw a bigger crowd in on a weekend evening, which is when we went and it was pretty empty. We'd probably give it another shot then.
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Problem: Love Love Love this place. It has great sandwiches and the pizza is tasting as well. (just basic, but good). The service is very nice too! They bring out your food and come back to ask for refills. Its not the typical, "Order and sit" kind of place. I feel like I am eating at a friends house and their Mom is making you lunch. I would definitely recommend. (And some people I know compare it to Subs West--which I believe has closed quite a few years ago). YUM!
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Problem: My (fantastic!) boyfriend picked Encore for our Thankgiving weekend getaway. The room was AWESOME. Seriously hot decor. Room service was great. The room was silent. I loved the furniture, the wallpapers, the bathroom vanity...everything!!
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