Problem: Came here to grab dinner on a Saturday night Atmosphere: - French bistro trendy - Got a nice table by the street, indoors Service: - Lacking - waiter was inattentive and not friendly. I'd say he was your typical Quebecois waiter - Specials were not offered up, had to ask him if there were any Food: - For an app we got the Gravlax and yellow beet carpaccio, orange and dill vinaigrette. This was ok. Nothing special - Lady got the Pappardelle with mushrooms, pine nuts and pancetta. This was in a cream sauce. It was not very good. It was not that warm (had been sitting in the kitchen too long) and it was more cream/oily that one would want - I got the Braised beef cheek which was edible and served over mashed potatoes and hericot vert. The dish was not very warm (had been sitting in the kitchen too long), the wine they used to braise the meat was cheap and you could taste it in the sauce. Overall, I wasn't that excited about this - We passed on desert Other: - Prices are too high for the quality - Didn't like the vibe of the place - Overall wish we didn't waste a night out here
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Problem: This place is straight up ghetto! Parking is horrible, cracks and bumps everywhere. Homeless people on the corners asking for money. Stores are smelly and cold and dirty and old and creepy looking. This is not even close to a mall. Nearly half empty. Love the bahn mi shop inside (the best sandwiches ever!) Love the fresh steamed pork buns and other baked goods!),..love the varity and prices of products..worth the drive out there... Pho restaurants are nasty,..as in the decor (covered in thick thick dust), ceilings have stains, dark and just make me loose my appetite. How can this place be opened? Imagine the kitchen..inspectors need to shut this strip down and remodel and update!!! The store that sells kitchen ware has good selection and prices. Shop owners and workers are shady...they follow you around and stalk and stare you down as you in walk and browse around the aisles to make sure you don't steal anything!
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A: negative

Problem: This restaurant has become a nuisance to my waistline. I work downtown and eat here predominately for lunch. Service has always been attentive, although it can sometimes take a little while to get the check. I have also ordered delivery from them several times and service has been prompt and accurate. I have yet to experience a below-average dish here. Favorites include: Pad Thai, Drunken Rice (a slightly different spin on spicy basil fried rice), Beef Jerky and Beef Salad. The Larb and Curries are also quite good, although not quite on par with my favorites.
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A: positive

Problem: It's not often I feel the need to rush home to post a review for a place I have just eaten. But I am in a breakfast bliss thanks to this place. Moving to a different part of town is difficult, especially when it comes to things like finding all new places to eat a inexpensive yet great breakfast on the weekends. Alas, the Peoria Cafe is too far away for a Saturday morning breakfast run, so a new "hole in the wall" was needed. I refuse the "popular" standards such as IHOP and Denny's, and I was worried that there might not be a suitable spot nearby. Thank God for Yelp! The reviews were mostly good for this place, which was only a few miles away, so thought I would try it. Everyone said to expect a line, but I got lucky and grabbed a spot at the counter right away. Ordered something simple; eggs and bacon with hash browns and toast. OMG, the bacon, the bacon. It was incredible, the thickest, most wonderful bacon I have eaten in a while. Hash browns were crispy (not greasy) and eggs, well are eggs. I can't wait to bring all my family here when they visit! ONe thing though, when people say it is small, they are not kidding. Even after reading that, I was surprised how small it was. There are about 15 tables packed in there, and that's it. One of the waitresses was talking about 2 guys sitting at a table talking for over 3 hours - don't be rude, go somewhere else and catch up. Make room for someone else to sit down and let your waitress earn a living.
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positive