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1. Buffalo Yoga
I really dig this yoga studio, located on the 4th floor of the up-and-coming TriMain complex, not far from the NFTA Amherst stop. It's a bit tough to find your way in and up the first time -- you have to head down Jewett and around the back to the…More »
2. Shakti Yoga
It was one of THOSE days: I was running late, with too much to do, got lost and stuck in traffic en route to the city, and as a result, showed up late and frazzled to my first session at Shakti.
I walked out of this session feeling calmed, loved and…More »
3. Elmwood-Bidwell Farmers Market
This farmer's market rocks! In the summertime, it's always packed with shoppers, from Elmwood hipsters to young parents and suburban moms. And they even take food stamps! Way to go, Buffalo.
There are so many great farms with beautiful produce, and…More »
4. Euphoria
Maria Muscarella at Euphoria changed my life with one of her haircuts. Seriously. I don't know what she did, but suddenly, 20+ years of hair confusion, identity crisis and mediocrity were resolved with a pair of thinning shears and a new set of swoop…More »
5. Ashker's Juice Bar and Cafe
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 886-2233
Categories:
Cafes,
Coffee & Tea,
Juice Bars & Smoothies
Neighbourhood: Elmwood Village
Ashker's, where have you been all my life?
My brother helped these folks move into their space this summer, and it seems they're doing quite well. Prices are crazy-low for their all-day breakfast, which included tasty items like a spinach-egg…More »
6. Drake Hotel
Toronto, ON M6J 1J3
Canada
(416) 531-5042
Came here with the significant other for a fun getaway from the States, and loved everything about it: the neighborhood (gritty but friendly, and full of great bars and restaurants), the aesthetic (quirky but comfortable rooms), the staff…More »
7. Chez Panisse Restaurant
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 548-5525
Categories:
American (New),
French
Neighbourhoods: Gourmet Ghetto, North Berkeley
As a visitor to San Francisco from Boston, I've noticed that San Francisco folks are extremely sensitive to hype.
It's almost as though people in SF are attempting to show via their behavior that they are the opposite of LA, which runs on hype. If…More »
8. Franconia Notch State Park
Franconia, NH 03580
(603) 823-9513
There are many perks to city livin' - like having a small carbon footprint, and being able to obtain banana bread and Chai at will - but easy access to nature ain't one of 'em. Sometimes, you have to get out of town.
I've now traveled to Franconia…More »
9. Athena Salon And Spa
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-3080
Categories:
Hair Salons,
Skin Care,
Day Spas
Neighbourhood: Back Bay
I can't believe no one has mentioned Olga, because she is awesome and has given me a series of some of the best haircuts and coloring combos of my life. She brought out waves in my hair that I didn't know existed. Her style is so distinct that when…More »
10. Crane Beach
Crane Beach in Ipswich, MA, is an oasis for urban dwellers less than an hour outside of Boston. From North Station, we took the Newburyport line to the Ipswich station, where a the $1 "Essex Explorer" bus took us through the picturesque downtown…More »
11. Singing Beach
Singing Beach is one of only a few beaches you can reach by pubilc transportation, but it is still spotless, quaint and family-oriented. Step off the Rockport line in Manchester-By-The-Sea and grab your beach supplies at the small shop nearby, then…More »
12. Baptiste Power Yoga - CLOSED
I've been coming to Baptiste for over a year now, and it is definitely a wonderful experience. But unlike other reviewers, I think it is good at certain times for a person at a certain stage in their yoga development.
I think that those new to yoga…More »
13. Eastern Standard Kitchen
This is one long-overdue update, as Eastern Standard and I have both grown up since our first meeting. Over the years, ES has become an institution within the food industry, and thus within my circle of friends. You can always depend on ES to serve…More »
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11/4/2007
This is a highly irresponsible and potentially irrelevant review because:
1) I just attended a… Read more »
14. Pomodoro
Pomodoro, tucked away on Harvard St. in sleepy Brookline Village, is hands-down one of the best restaurants in Boston. It strikes that perfect but elusive balance between swank fine-dining destination and neighborhood joint. The food is all…More »
15. Flour Bakery + Café
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 267-4300
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: South End
This place is a Yelper favorite, and the South Boston location near me regularly has lines out the door. South Enders knew it first, though; they were flocking to Flour a year ago.
Bonus for the South End: the sunny see-and-be-seen patio, which is a…More »
16. Vera Pizzeria
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 551-6262
Went here last night after reading the raves on Yelp, and had a fantastical time! The tiny place was packed, the bar was hopping, and the low-lit, bohemian ambiance and the delicious-looking food coming out of the kitchen convinced us to put our…More »
17. Dolci
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 882-5956
Categories:
Desserts,
Bakeries,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Elmwood Village
I was moved to seek out Dolci after trying a slice of their incredible cassata cake at a birthday party, and seeing the words "Internet cafe" glowing in their window. I'm so glad I did! This space is lovely, as is the staff -- an undiscovered gem,…More »
18. Antelope Island State Park
Syracuse, UT 84075
(801) 652-2043
Categories:
Parks,
Public Services & Government
Bugs.
Salt.
Sand.
An incredible state park that's just across a scenic causeway from Utah suburbia, showing us what the landscape looked like before all the McMansions were built.
Sagebrush.
Bugs.
Awesome hiking and biking trails.
Bugs.
Scenic vistas…More »
19. Shooting Star Saloon
This place has it all: a haunted jukebox, a stuffed Saint Bernard head on the wall, heart-stopping burgers, super-sweet bar staff, a cheap pool table, and pitchers of delicious beer. It only gets better if you combine a stop here with a hike down…More »
20. Trina's Starlite Lounge
Hands down my favorite bar in Cambridge, and that is saying A LOT. Probably because it combines the best of all possible bars. It has the cheap beers, laid-back atmosphere, late-night menu and constant potential for mischief you'd find at a dive. It…More »
21. Traif
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(347) 844-9578
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: Williamsburg - South Side
Remembering the meal we had at Traif is like remembering a tough but rewarding race: the surging levels of adrenaline and serotonin, the heat, the excitement, and the exhaustion afterwards. I lost count of the small plates we ordered in rapid…More »
22. Five Points Bakery
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 884-8888
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea,
Internet Cafes
Neighbourhood: Westside
Despite its location on the border of the Westside, this place is anything but ghetto. It's more like a tiny slice of indie bakery heaven, and I love that it's a block from my apartment.
This place is famed for its cinnamon rolls, and for good reason.…More »
23. Claudine
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 362-1988
Categories:
American (New),
French
Neighbourhood: Union Square
Though it looks deceptively low-key inside, Claudine serves seasonally-inspired food that pops with color and flavor.
On my visit, I sampled a funky cheese tart, a petite pink cut of salmon, a slice of beef ingeniously slathered in capers, and an…More »
24. Reimagine
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 240-9387
Category:
Furniture Stores
Neighbourhood: Elmwood Village
Do you spend hours reading Apartment Therapy? Have you attended at least one Mad Men-themed party in your lifetime? Do you scour the shelves of the local AmVets and Salvation Army on weekends, looking for vintage rocks glasses and cool crushed-velvet…More »
25. Himalayan Institute of Buffalo Yoga
There are very few places that are actually appropriate for yoga beginners anymore, I find. Perhaps because there are less actual yoga beginners than there used to be. Most Americans nowadays at least understand what yoga is: basically, it's a set of…More »
26. W San Francisco
Many a W guest has waxed poetic about this slick hotel in the heart of SoMa, from its glowing Buddha night-lights to the mysterious European businessmen that populate its techno-filled elevators.
So, I'll skip that part and get on to the pragmatic…More »
27. Sun Food Market
Buffalo, NY 14207
(716) 447-0202
Categories:
Asian Fusion,
Burmese,
Thai
Neighbourhood: Black Rock
I'm gonna plead guilty to a charge of RWITU here: writing with intent to update. You see, Sun Food's in the midst of construction, so by summer, it's going to be a slightly different establishment from the one I know and love. But the parts I do love…More »
28. Firefly Cupcakes
Cupcakes and designer coffee are two much-maligned topics these days. The fact that some people stand in line for hours for red velvet, spend thousands of dollars for machines to make their daily brew, and obsess over subtle levels of moistness and…More »
29. Blue Hill Kitchen and Home
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 551-0824
Category:
Kitchen & Bath
Neighbourhoods: North Buffalo, Hertel Avenue
I am both a real and aspirational cook.
Which is to say, I have worked hard to become the kind of person who can wake up hungover on a Sunday without having grocery shopped for a week, and still find a way to pull together a meal that seems like I…More »
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Pleasant Surprises (15)Don't let the looks fool ya. You're in for a treat at these unassuming places! |
Hamburg Bites (3)We came, we saw, we ate our way around Hamburg, NY. Here's what we tried! |
Comfort Food (15)It may not be good for your bod, but it's good for your soul :) |
No gluten? No probem! (2)Where to take your gluten-free homies. |
Good for Groups (54)Bring the whole fam damily! Or work group, or birthday party. (You might still wanna make a reservation, though.) |
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Yelping SinceJuly 2006
Things I LoveAsian food, bakeries, books, my boyfriend, chai, chocolate, cooking, the desert, diners, my dog, exploring, kimchi, live music, long drives, mountains, old people, reading, snuggles, writing, YELP
Find Me Ina coffeeshop, looking for an outlet and free wi-fi
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm thinking about fun parties to throw for my beloved B-lo Yelpers.
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI'm the Buffalo community manager for Yelp. It's my job to know what's what!
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadPatti Smith's "Just Kids"
My Favourite MovieAlmost Famous, Big Night
My Last Meal On EarthDuxbury oysters, Blue Monk poutine, homemade kimchi, and lots of chocolate
Don't Tell Anyone Else But......I ate the last cookie.
Most Recent DiscoveryLarkinville! So much coolness in store for this little Buffalo 'hood that could.
Current CrushMy boyfriend. I know, gross.