I have been craving Boba since I had an avocado one last month in Berkeley (it sounds disgusting, but for some reason that I can't quite figure out, it is delicious). Anyways, I remembered that there was a Boba place on Mill when I got back into town. The first time that I tried to go there, the rude "cooler than you" crusty punk girl behind the counter shut me down. They were out of boba and it seemed like she wanted to shoo me out the door since I had inadvertently cut her smoke break short. I left and came back a couple days later only to find out that they had closed early. A few days after that, I came back again and the same annoying crusty punk girl seemed put off that when she had to actually get up and make a drink for me. The drink was delicious. I figured that I could put up with the attitude of what apparently is this shop's only employee. Once again, I went there and dealt with the same standoffish crusty. Once again, the drink was delicious, although she apparently didn't want to spend the time to blend it fully, so there were huge chunks of ice in the bottom of the cup. Anyway, this place sucks and it sucks bad, except for the drinks. I really don't want to support this place ever again, but I might be forced to if a cannot find another equally delicious boba drink.

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This is one of those awesome restaurants that comes into your life just as you're looking for something different. Their pies are incredible, with savoury filling and perfectly flaky crust and their desserts are just as great, really inspired creations. I usually go for the 3-for$40 deal on the family-size pies and a few highlights are definitely the green chili thai chicken pie, the butter chicken pie and the chili con carne. The sweet potato curry and classic potato top get honourable mentions, too. Finishing off the meal with a TimTam Tiramisu adds something really unique and decadent to the whole experience, too. If you've never been, go!

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Saw this on the show "Man VS Food". I had the regular Torta Del Rey and my wife had the chopped chicken quesadilla. Both our choices were delicious. Her quesadilla was tender and huge. The torta was...well...is "huger" a word? This sandwich had everything on it...literally. Breaded beef, chorizo, chopped chicken, beef strips, cheese, tomato, avocado...and all topped off by an egg! This thing was a good four inches thick. I wound up taking half of it home and it was almost as good reheated as it was fresh. We got out for less than 20 dollars and felt very satisfied. We WILL be going back!

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I'd been saving my pennies for a great French meal. I was a little scared to try Bouchon after hearing seriously mixed reviews ("It's the best EVVAAHH" to "I'd rather die than eat there again!"). But, I gave it a shot. I arrived at the restaurant and was seated immediately. The hostess, though on her game, was a little cold. But, whatever, you see the hostess for a total of 15 seconds while she seats you and then you break up forever. No big deal. Our waiter was a riot and very helpful. He steered me away from ordering mussels and soup as it would've been a very liquidy meal. And, as I don't like "gummin' it," I really appreciated the input. The service was pretty good but not really a 5-star level. Our food came out really quickly despite the fact it was a busy Friday night. What we ordered: "Special" Leek and Potato soup: Creamy and delicious but served a tad too cold. I'd order again but request it served piping hot. Goat Cheese Salad: Awesome mix of greens with a vinagarette topped with warm goat cheese. A good salad but not life changing. Moules au Safran (mussels and fries) : I was sooo excited for this dish after watching Anthony Bourdain get flustered over the fries, spilling red wine everywhere, on "No Reservations. " 25- 30 mussels are served afloat in a white wine, garlic broth. Holy crap, delicious, but very intense in the garlic department (if you're on a date, do not order!). They were some of the best mussels I've had outside of Belgium. The fries, however, were underwhelming. Crisp at first but quickly morphing into sad, wilty little things. "Special" glazed short ribs: Delicious bone-out short ribs cooked for 14 hours (or so said the waiter). Came with the creamiest quinoa in the history of the world and a sweet-ass, hen-of-the-woods mushroom on top. Awesome. I was a tad jealous of the person that ordered it. Bouchon dessert: One of the "special" desserts. Three fudgy brownies served with strawberries and vanilla ice cream. Best. Brownies. Ever. Each brownie was warm with a fudgy center. I think I said "this is ridicuous" at least four times while eating it. "Special" pot de creme dessert: Mint creme that tasted exactly like freshly picked mint from the garden. Delicious but really not my kind of thing. The person who ordered it loooovved it. Overall, pretty good. I got my mussel fix but I am totally perplexed why Anthony Bourdain got all hot and bothered over Bouchon fries. Shenanigans, Bourdain, shenanigans.
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