Q: negative

A: I went here on my 2 year anniversary. The food looks really good, a very extensive menu and full bar. My only issue - I got food poisoning that night and threw up. Missed work the next day. I ate crab soup, seaweed ice cream and we split a mixed drink of tropical ingredients so it's hard to identify the culprit. The prices are outrageous and the servings small. The puking makes me want to run back to Kyoto Bowl for good cucumber rolls and better prices.

Q: negative

A: Their pastries are beautiful, their presentation is phenomenal, their staff is enthusiastic, fun and ready to help. But beneath this fancy exterior, lie some seriously mediocre items for exorbitant prices. While the macaron flavors seem ingenious and well-curated, they fall very short in execution, especially when one considers the price point. Some flavors were seriously heavy-handed (rose especially), some were blah (couldn't figure out what one flavor was once I got home), and only one was just right (poppy flower!). The passion fruit/chocolate combo was intriguing. In my $15!!! box of 7 macarons, the sizes of the meringue were inconsistent, and the amounts of filling varied wildly. Texture-wise, the meringues were flat and chewy, lacking the characteristic lightness that makes macarons so incredible. The eclairs were just okay. Their prices were almost double those of Jean Marc's in Millvale, and I found the uptick in price to be inversely proportional to quality. I will continue to go to Jean Marc's for macarons. Though his flavors aren't so flashy and his store isn't so sleek and modern, the proof is in the proverbial pudding. When I do return to Gaby et Jules, I will absolutely not purchase their overpriced subpar macarons. Instead, I will give their specialty pastries a shot. Hopefully, they will match up to their flashy and gorgeous presentation. As it is a new business, I hope to see them improve their quality standards, implement more realistic pricing, and to begin create items that taste as good as they look.

Q: negative

A: First and Last Visit. I went here with my mom as she was craving a burger. She had a bacon burger and a drink. I had a grilled cheese with jalapenos, some cajun fries, and a drink. What you notice visually at first are the multiple, pasted-everywhere signs about how great they are. Red flag. The music was blaring so loud, and was quite a turn-off. We found our way to the order counter, passing by the big bags of peanuts. Really? In a burger joint? Ordered, attempted to eat inside, but due to the music went outside. There are way too many fries in the order. The cajun seasoning was sparse at best. Mom said her bacon burger was good. My cheese sandwich was ok, and I liked having the jalapeno choice to put on it. I have to tell you I am unimpressed with this place. I think having the choices to put on your burgers/sandwiches are nice but the presentation was lackluster. Every order is placed in a bag as a to-go order, even if you're eating at the restaurant.

Q: positive

A:
The thing I like about BandAids is that they always have a variety. The girls range from nasty to 10's most every time I have gone there. The bathroom could be nicer but overall the place is not too much of a dive.