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1. 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 »
2. City Wine Merchant
So nice, I visited twice this week. First, to sample a run of interesting wines from all over, as selected by the staff, and second, to try a handful of bubblies ('tis the season). Both times, I found the staff enthusiastic and able to answer even my…More »
3. 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 »
4. Chow Chocolat
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 883-4388
Categories:
Chocolatiers and Shops,
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Elmwood Village
Half a dozen kinds of specialty hot chocolate.
Homemade chai, made from scratch and mixed on the stove.
Regular coffee, brewed to order in a French press.
Free wi-fi.
Obviously, this place is truly special -- a nice spot to take a mom or a date. The…More »
5. 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 »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/4/2007
This is a highly irresponsible and potentially irrelevant review because:
1) I just attended a… Read more »
6. Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, NY 14263
(716) 845-2339
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Cancer is a terrible thing, and I've seen both my brother and mother go through it here in Buffalo (with brain and colon cancer, respectively). Luckily for us, both of them had Roswell right next door, and are doing well thanks to this awesome…More »
7. 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 »
8. Golden Dynasty
Americanized Chinese gets a bad rap. I'm here to tell you that I do. not. care. if this place serves "authentic" Szechuan cuisine. What they do serve is incredibly delicious cashew chicken, with perfectly cooked veggies, delicous sauce and toasted…More »
9. Flour Bakery + Café
Boston, MA 02210
(617) 338-4333
Categories:
Bakeries,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Waterfront, South Boston
The new sibling of the adorable South End bakery has inherited all of the Joanne Chang charm, with a bit more Ft. Point edge.
This conversation sums up the neighborhood vibe:
[8:30am, Tuesday morning]
Flour employee to artistic older woman ordering…More »
10. Tremont 647
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 266-4600
Categories:
Bars,
American (New),
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: South End
I bought a signed copy of chef Andy Husbands' book, "The Fearless Chef," long before I actually visited Tremont 647. There are so many other great brunch places in the area, and there is usually a line too long to bear. But we must have lucked out…More »
11. Franklin Café
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 350-0010
Categories:
Lounges,
American (New)
Neighbourhood: South End
You know the way you feel, coming home to your loving boyfriend or girlfriend after spending the night with friends out in the superficial singles scene, and realizing this really is the best thing out there? That's how I feel about the Franklin.…More »
12. Matt Murphy's Pub
Brookline Village, MA 02445
(617) 232-0188
I no longer worship this place as much as I did when it was, well, the only bar I'd ever been to. Lots of bars are now doing what Matt Murphy's has been doing for a while, but I'd still go to bat for their fish & chips, their friendly bartenders,…More »
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7/2/2006
I've been a regular of Matt Murphy's for 2 years now, since the night Aaron, a friend of mine, asked… Read more »
13. Rod Dee
The problem with reviewing a restaurant is comparing it to its compatriots in the same city--but Rod Dee is in a class of its own when it comes to takeout Thai that comes with an extra serving of lovin'. I love Thai and have been to several…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. Dial-A-Pizza
Despite the hokey name, Dial A Pizza actually delivers a semi-gourmet experience for the price. A true neighborhood place (although they deliver all over), when we lived in Somerville they knew my boyfriend's name and order by heart (unfortunately,…More »
16. 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 »
17. Blue Monk
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 882-6665
Categories:
American (New),
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: Elmwood Village
An awesome beer bar that's become a victim of its own success. The Blue Monk is THE go-to recommend for serious beer drinkers in Buffalo, but the irony is, if you go during regular evening hours, you can't really chat up the bartenders about what's…More »
18. Cook & Brown Public House
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-7275
Categories:
Gastropubs,
Bars
Neighbourhood: East Side
Went here on the rec of the lovely Hilary H., and had a great time! Though this place seems to have gotten a lot of hype from other sources as well (it was named one of the best 20 new restaurants of the year by Esquire, and chef Nemo Bolin was…More »
19. Nail Studio & Spa
Calling this place a spa is a stretch -- it still smells like chemicals and has cheesy palm trees for decor -- but it is definitely a bit nicer than your typical wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am mall nail salon. It's therefore a few bucks more expensive, but…More »
20. Cafe 59
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 883-1880
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Cafes,
Health Markets
Neighbourhood: Main Street
This place is Allentown's creative HQ, friendly to laptop workers and community groups alike.
A nice array of coffees and teas, a list of gluten-free and vegan specials, bread pudding and muffins made daily in-house, and a preponderance of…More »
21. Sake Bar Decibel
New York, NY 10003
(212) 979-2733
This spot won my heart in a number of ways, right from the get-go.
1) I love secret places.
2) We came with a giant party and they were still able to seat us right away.
3) In the dead of winter, this place is WARM and TOASTY.
4) I had some of the best…More »
22. Thrifty Car Rental
Why have I never done the Thrifty park & ride thing before? It's so much easier to come to the airport and leave it on your own schedule than it is to beg someone else to drop you, wait for them to pick you up, or deal with a surly taxi driver at…More »
23. Old Editions Book Shop
I found Old Editions, ironically, via a Social Media Club meetup in the side room. This gem of a bookstore is hidden right down the street from the old Electric Tower, where I work sometimes, on a dark side street.
When you enter, you're confronted…More »
24. East Meets West Yoga
East Meets West is a lovely yoga studio housed inside a beautiful refurbished house on Elmwood, and shares a (free!) parking lot with Globe Market. It's an immediately welcoming space, where you remove your coat and shoes on the first floor before…More »
25. Delta Sonic Car Wash
Buffalo, NY 14209
(716) 882-2941
Categories:
Car Wash,
Auto Detailing
Neighbourhood: Main Street
My boyfriend's been after me to change my oil for a few weeks. I am not a car person, but I am a food and people person, and if I had known what a pleasure my visit to Delta Sonic would be, it would have gotten done long ago.
Based on prior reviews…More »
26. US Post Office
A post office that's open til midnight? Whoever heard of such a wonderful thing? But it exists, I promise -- on a dark strip of nothingness in Cheektowaga, near the Buffalo airport.
If you hate that the post office closes right as you need to mail a…More »
27. Fleet Feet Sports
Buffalo, NY 14216
(716) 332-3501
Category:
Sporting Goods
Neighbourhood: North Buffalo
One of my favorite essays on earth is Zadie Smith's "A Short Catalogue of the Things You Think You Want." (http://tehomet.net/zad...) From fame to fortune to muscle definition to 24/7 sushi, she runs through a list of the things we've all been…More »
28. Sally Beauty Supply
For most of my tomboyish existence, I've thought of Sally's Beauty Supply as the sole province of girly-girls. This is probably because it's been recommended to me for years by stylists and wannabe stylists, people far more passionate than I about…More »
29. Brighton-Eggert Animal Clinic
This animal clinic came highly recommended to me by the folks over at City Creatures, as it was a closer clinic to my house. Clearly, we need more vets writing on Yelp, because that recommendation turned out to be 100% solid. Both times I've been in…More »
30. R & R BBQ Truck
Buffalo, NY 14202
(716) 472-7130
Categories:
Food Stands,
Barbeque
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I've seen R & R BBQ perform in multiple scenarios now: at lunchtime on Main Street, as a caterer for one of our office events, and as a food purveyor for a fundraiser (Beerology). Every time, they seemed to win friends and influence people easily…More »
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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.