Meh. I've experienced better. Seating was fast. Server was great. They had coffee set out while we waited for our table, but the coffee station was messy and coffee was empty. Boo! At breakfast, half of my breakfast came to the table cold. My eggs were warm, but my hash browns, bacon and belgian waffle were cold. I can deal with cold bacon, but as I tried to spread the butter across my "fresh" waffle, it just "sat" on top. Ewww. Our server was awesome. I was able to let her know right away that although I was ok with keeping the bacon and eggs, I really wanted a hot belgian waffle. She apologized and took it back to the kitchen, where the kitchen committed a cardinal sin... they took the same waffle I just sent back and put it in the microwave. I suspected it was the same waffle when I saw the caramel-colored brown spots on top where I tried to spread the butter previously, but just to be sure I checked the bottom. Yep; soggy from the microwave. Ewww. I was no longer in the mood for a belgian waffle. I would give it one star, but I appreciated my server, and I actually really like the casual decor, the patio and the restrooms.

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Reserved a table for 4 prior to a night out (movie night) and at first was worried about timing. The dishes are all tapas for the most part and are obviously made to order and can take some time. To my surprise they came out quick and the service was great. We sat outside as it offers a bit better people watching being as it's in the alley/courtyard area of Hearst Tower. The food was divine and I'll certainly be back. Parking is tough so either street park or find a parking deck. I don't believe they have valet here.

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The countdown has begun. Halloween is just around the corner and the perfect costume has yet to be obtained. Scouring the thrift stores has proved to be fruitless, so a trip to an actual Halloween retail shop was in order. Too bad Halloween Express does not have much of a selection in men's costumes. Besides the generic gladiator, pirate, or ridiculously raunchy, there was nothing else. The selections on superhero costumes was rather pathetic even with the popularity of Batman and the Avengers. I found more options at one of the thrift stores I stopped by afterwards.

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Visited Thai Basil again yesterday while on my way back to the DREADED DMV. The DMV Sucked as usual, but Thai Basil was wonderful as always! I had the Red Curry Chicken & had it Thai Hot. Let me say it was the perfect amount of heat. The sauce is Sweet & hot & DELICIOUS! My husband had the Yellow Curry Chicken and was just as impressed. The food comes out in no time & the atmosphere is very ZEN if you get my drift. The music is tranquil & you can always hear birds gently tweeting in the back ground. A great break away when you have to face the dreaded DMV or on break from a hectic day at work. GOOD STUFF!!!
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