Q: positive

A: Sweet goodness. Well, that's only because I tried the Nutella, Banana, Almond crepe. (I wanted to [also?] try the goat cheese, beet, egg, etc. savory crepe, but the lady's preference won out... no surprise :P). But it was a damn good crepe. I actually had never had Nutella before, and though I probably won't run to try it again (like I said, I wanted the goat cheese, dammit!), tasting it in almost-Elvis crepe form was a good experience (PB would really have been better). The coffee, however, was something I'd happily return for. I always appreciate a good cup, especially when I'm told the country of origin of the beans. If you don't mind waiting a few extra minutes, soak up the pour-over (or something even better if you also don't mind a few extra coins). Also, I really liked the atmosphere. Bradbury's is a bit off the downtown scene (but that meant it was less crowded, even during the Market hours), and it is a little small and triangular, but it felt (to me) very unpretentious, despite the probably pretentious ingredients offered in some crepes (again, I return to goat che... "chevre"). But seriously, it was a very chill place to have a java and read about the city. During a weekend trip to Madison, it fit right in.

Q: negative

A: I have never dealt with so many rude dispatchers/operators in my life. Getting a cab should not be such an arduous big deal. This is the fourth time I have tried to get a cab and have to be "hassled." Told today that they now no longer take time calls and that "there's no guarantee you'll get a cab anyway." This city needs some competition for this company.

Q: positive

A: This was an excellent smog check experience, all seven minutes of it ! Seriously, it couldn't have taken much longer than that, from the time I pulled up until I drove away. Printed out the $17.99 coupon from the website and drove to this Smogbusters location on a Saturday afternoon. This location on Rainbow just south of Flamingo is one of the few locations that stays open until 6pm on Saturdays instead of closing at 2pm. There was no wait, the tech was friendly and worked quickly - he printed out the certification and said the information would be transmitted to the DMV in about fifteen minutes, to be sure to wait that long for it to go through if I was going to one of the kiosks to renew the registration right away (I wasn't). Gave him $20 in cash and didn't ask for change - it was great to be able to get this done so fast on a weekend and be treated so nicely. The smog check is good for 90 days and there are signs posted to remind customers to present the coupon BEFORE the check is started (otherwise it's $19.99 + tax).

Q: positive

A:
Went during the week and it's lively with just the right amount of people, sexy people and staff. The drinks are pricey but you can bring in your own in a TO-GO cup. I like the layout and they played good music...nothing obnoxious.