Q: negative

A: So the other day I wanted fish and was waiting for my prescription at target..... I thought hmmmm I haven't been to Manhattan in awhile. I went in and ordered the tilapia with mango salsa and grilled veggies. After 20 minutes of waiting my food finally came out. The mango salsa was more of a hot puree of something yellow but it didn't tastes like mango at all! When the waitress came over to ask how my food was simply asked if they had changed their salsa or chef and she said yeah we have a new chef and he's not that great. She gave me a refund and that was that. Apparently this had been happening a lot. I really hope they go back to fresh mango salsa and a better chef.

Q: positive

A: I work right down the street from this place and it's awesome! I come here at least a few times a week from breakfast to dinner. Everything on their menu is great with a little bit of west coast flair. Staff is great, place is always clean, prices aren't that bad! Just keep an eye out for their coupons they put out at the beginning of the month and you can get some great deals!

Q: positive

A: The Malmasion is a gorgeous boutique hotel in Edinburgh, located on the banks of the Forth in Leith. I visited the brasserie for brunch recently and it was amazing. It started with the soup of the day, self service from the chefs table, a lovely creamy spicy parsnip soup. Then we were invited to select something from the chefs table. There were loads of options such as omelettes, waffles, cold meats, salads, bread, pancakes, pates and terrines. From past experience I suggest booking your table earlier in the day, as the second time I visited for Brunch the options were limited due to it being busy early on. Also, pace yourself! There is so much lovely food on offer, don't over do it on the first two courses, because you won't have room for the rest! Next was the mains, a selection of six options from the menu, I can recommend the roasts and salmon. Finally if you have any room, you can order a dessert, don't worry there are lighter options such as sorbet and fresh fruit salad. All that for a tasty 19.95, marvellous and you won't need to eat for the rest of the day. The Sunday brunch is very popular and it can be very busy. Sometimes it feels a little too busy and the neighbouring tables are a little too close for comfort. When personal boundaries come into it, I feel that they have tried to pack the customers in far too much. Alas, the brasserie does serve great-tasting cuisine, prepared with incredible local ingredients, so enjoy! If the weather suits, you can even enjoy some alfresco dining or drinking on the terrace. Also if you are lucky enough to be staying and the boutique hotel there is a hotel gym, Gymtonic to work off that heavy brunch!

Q: positive

A:
Sometimes you visit a place just knowing you will regret your decision. At least 10 years ago and probably closer to 15 I picked up ham sandwiches to go here. I did not care for either the sandwiches or the value and just never went back. This was at a time when Honey Baked Ham company was first trying to find something to sell the 8 months of the year folks were not buying what many, including me, view as over priced meats for holidays. Fast forward to today and I decided to take advantage of a coupon I found on line for a complete lunch for $6 (normally $8-9). First impression on entering the deli/store that was remodeled about 5 years ago was very good. The place is inviting and spotless, with racks and coolers with stuff for sale and an eating area off to one side. The eating areas has about a dozen 2 tops that can be chained to fit larger parties. The sandwich I chose was delicious. They have about 20 to chose from and they can be modified to some extent. I opted for the additional cost garden salad which the corporate programmed cash registers would not allow for the special pricing but they made it work. The salad ($2.27) is actually a field greens mix and the croutons and dressing were served on the side (bonus points). If you are eating in the lunch is served on real plates with real silverware, I thought this was amazing for a place that sells so much stuff to go in plastic containers. Service is order at the counter and they bring it to you. Serve yourself drinks. Two different people came by while I was eating to make sure I was not in need of anything. After my meal I explored the racks of stuff for sale and found packages of bean soups to make, various mustard/mayo/dressing containers and other stuff including preserves that were made without HFCS. I purchased some delicious peach preserves that at $4,69 were in the right price range for what they were. During the off season you can get coupons for stuff on line and I intend to take advantage of them. This is now an addition to my lunch rotation as even at normal prices I consider them a good value.