Problem: We've been shopping at Bashas for years and in the last year each time we go we it seems to get worse.... The store is clean but the produce is lacking. The quality is NOT at all what it once was....almost as if some produce has been sitting around a while....grape tomatoes...although costly have been soft and not firm as they should be. I realize the occasional bad purchase is to be expected but we havent been impressed with any produce in the last several months....you know its bad when you get better produce at frys or safeway! Although the employees are friendly and will glady exchange or return the merchandise....it is a HUGH inconvenience to bring back a watermellon or refridgerated items not to mention the time and gas it takes to do so. I had stopped shopping here for a couple months and just went back a couple times and I remember why I left. Bashas has a LOT of competition and has to work hard to compete and sadly they seem to be losing the battle!
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Problem: Have to say I was pretty disappointed with this place tonight. We usually order from here and food is pretty good but tonight, it was just disappointing . I recently received an email from them saying that there was a change in ownership but thought I'd give it a try regardless. Ordered a veggie pizza and an antipasti salad. The dough was too thin this time and I couldn't even pick up the pizza without everything sliding right off and dripping ridiculous amounts of grease onto my plate. Vegetables had no taste and not enough sauce on the pizza. Antipasti salad was basically just a ton of lettuce (which had some brown soggy spots) onions, 3 cherry tomatoes, red peppers, peppercinis, some prosciutto and salami. Definitely could have made a better antipasti at home had I of known that was what I was going to get. Super disappointed in north end pizza tonight, especially because I have been a loyal customer since they first opened. I'll give this place another shot but I feel that quality has definitely gone down since switching to new owners.
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Problem: Excellent gourmet pizza. The menu changes nightly/weekly based on availability of local fresh ingredients. I also had a cauliflower soup that was pureed and drizzled with spiced olive oil. Amazing. I highly recommend this place! As far an setting, it is loud so it's perfect for a group of friends to drink wine together or even a date because the loudness makes your table seem private.... Dress is dressy, although I went totally casual. Do what you want.
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Problem: I think my expectations were too high. I was thinking Nopa in SF (nopasf.com). You can decide for yourself what I got below. Some low points: *The greeting. I don't expect a happy cheerleader but I do expect eye contact and an attempt at a smile or welcoming nature. I saw this lacking with folks who arrived after we did. *Too experimental. I was very excited when reviewing the menu. The simple labels and titles are great. But, upon arrival of the dishes, I was overwhelmed. For a person who LOVES to experiment with new food and gives everything a try, this is a first. If you stumble upon this place while looking for the Old Fashioned, keep looking. High Points: *Our waitress was great. Efficient, friendly, knowledgeable. Quite nice in Madison. *The atmosphere is awesome. Very good for both a small group or an intimate dinner. *The cocktail was delicious. I will give it another try as I want to check out the bar. Hopefully that will raise the score.
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