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Jef "Sometimes I use profanity in my reviews." S.'s Profile
Rhode Island/South Mass.
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1. Purple Cow Ice Cream
Seekonk, MA 02771
(508) 761-8119
This is my son's favorite ice cream stand in the world. As for me, I think it's just okay, but the Purple Cow does all of the standards well at fairly reasonable prices. Scoop size is generous and flavor selection is diverse. My main criticism is a…More »
2. LJ's BBQ
Yes. LJ's. Finally.
No frills, no pretensions, just good food and friendly service. Our table of five meat-eating dudes bellied up to brunch this morning with much success. I got the LJ Benedict, a beautiful dish sent to us by the gods themselves…More »
3. Cafe Zog
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 421-2213
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bagels,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Fox Point
Solidly decent. Cute. Good coffee. Tasty pastries. Teensy b
ooths like church confessional. Friendly counter help. No frills.
Like I said, solidly decent...but somehow missing something.
4. Sakura Restaurant
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 331-6861
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Fox Point
Same great everything, but don't order the toro, guys. It was tough and chewy. An expensive mistake, but at least now I know.
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10/23/2011
Sorry, Haruki, but you lose. I'm going to Sakura from now on. Here are my top ten reasons why, in no… Read more »
5. Precision Fitness
I've documented many times in my reviews about how inept I am at choosing things and how sales experiences overwhelm me. Picking toppings on a burger takes 20 minutes. Buffets send me into a tizzy. Finding the right pair of running shoes can take me…More »
6. OB-Gyn Group of Attleboro
My wife and I bailed out of this practice about three months into the pregnancy. The first doctor, Dr. MumblyOldMan, was unintelligible. Dr. DeJesus was better, but she was pretty rough on my wife during a speculum procedure. Nurse doing the…More »
7. Rhode Island Antiques Mall
Grampy's getting up there in years and he don't git as impressed by things as he usedta. But I admit that the antiques mall blew me away when I walked in. I spent HOURS here this morning and loved it.
Other people have described this place fairly…More »
8. Dunkin Donuts
This former dump of a stadium has gotten a nice makeover and is actually a pleasant location to take in a show or a game. We park over at the mall and make the hike through the mall and Westin to save some parking dollars. I like the proximity to…More »
9. Providence Art Festival
Downcity flava! Booths with crazy arty stuff! Glitter belts! Found art! Cool people-watching! Del's Lemonade! How can you go wrong?
Suggestions for next year: more, more, more! We need more booths, more food choices, more art!
Some folks might also be…More »
10. Caster's on Fourth
I found Caster's to be a super-awesome bike shop. Employees were friendly and very helpful/knowledgeable. Prices on everything seemed reasonable and they have a really great selection of brands from the mundane to the high-end. I give them huge props…More »
11. Evelyn's Nanaquaket Drive-In
Guy Fieri and Phantom Gourmet be damned. Evelyn's, while a nice high-end clam shack, is not the hot dining Aphrodite on a pedestal that these foodie dudes on the take make it out to be.
Don't get me wrong. I enjoyed my lunch. The service was…More »
12. Uncle Ken's Bait & Tackle
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 991-3022
I LOVE local color. And it doesn't get much more local color than Uncle Ken's, a small but mighty fisherperson's paradise in New Bedford, home of bomb-ass fishing. The neighborhood is so-so, with local toughs hanging out at the packie across the…More »
13. Central Meat Market
They have meat, lots of it. Stacked high in the case, you need to know what you're looking for. Nothing is labeled or priced, but when they load it onto the scale, you'll be floored at how cheap it is. This is not a place to necessarily load up on…More »
14. Mod Mama
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 273-7800
Categories:
Children's Clothing,
Baby Gear & Furniture
Neighbourhood: Fox Point
I hate Babies R Us and you should too. Why would you buy that corporate crap when you can go to a place like Mod Mama? Cute store, friendly service and a variety of dope gear for the little one in your life. They have toys, clothes, shoes, strollers,…More »
15. Haruki East
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 223-0332
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: Fox Point
Same waitress, better job this time. She's just inexperienced. I put the "blame" on the Haruki management. They could take the time to train servers on upselling, wine skills, etc. so that they could go from good to really excellent.
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9/12/2011
Haruki is starting to wear a bit thin with me. While they continue to put out a superior quality of… Read more »
16. Captain Franks
Tucked way away on an unassuming road next to the on-ramp for 195/140, Captain Frank's is a no-frills fish market that offers up fine local fish selections. The staff is always super-friendly and I'm not sure how they manage to keep the fish so…More »
17. Johnny Rockets
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 270-1063
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: College Hill
It's a Johnny Rockets. So, yeah. I like their product overall; the burgers, fries, and shakes are always predictably good.
But please, clean the men's room, guys! So gross that it (really) chops off two stars. Add that in with no private lot on busy…More »
18. RISD Museum
I am yet another gushing Gus in a parade of "wow, I can't believe this fucking place exists and I never went here before today" people. It really is a great museum, easily on par with Boston's MFA and without all the crowds and hassle that the MFA…More »
19. Seven Stars Bakery
Same Seven Stars everything as the Hope Street location. My only observation is that the Hope store has this very young, hip vibe to it, whereas this Rumford location seems to attract the 50 and over set. It's not even really a complaint, but…More »
20. Guitar Center
North Attleboro, MA 02760
(508) 399-0000
Category:
Musical Instruments & Teachers
They sell (surprise!) guitars here. And other instruments. Prices range from decent (especially some of their closeouts) to overpriced. They let you test drive before you buy and sales staff is generally quite helpful. They're more salespeople than…More »
21. Cvs Pharmacy
North Attleboro, MA 02760
(508) 695-3521
Dear Cranky CVS Employee "Cindy" (on the register),
Really, there was no need to yell. I made an honest mistake and switched the product I wanted after you rang it up. I'm so sorry that I put you out and that you had to get a void swipe. I felt very…More »
22. Chris Gasbarro's Wine & Spirits
I'm happy to give high marks to my first experience at Gasbarro's in N. Attleboro. I typically by my boozables at Yankee Spirits in Attleboro; the first thing I noticed at Gasb. was the emphatic lack of smell, the same smell that whacks you in the…More »
23. Sakonnet Vineyards
I am a longtime fan of Sakonnet, having come here since I was an (underage) teenager. at the time, even though I couldn't drink, I really enjoyed just BEING here; the vineyard is lovely and the facilities are clean and well-maintained. Maybe…More »
24. Hewtin's Dogs Mobile
Exceeds all expectations! Great hot dog once again. Next time I'mma try the pork belly.
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1/9/2011
They were out of regular dogs yesterday! So sad! Big kudos to the truck lady for trying to cheer up… Read more »
25. Food at AS220
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 831-3663
Categories:
American (New),
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: DownCity
Friday night concert in downtown Providence. You're hungry and want some good, cheap grub without any pretensions. Ok, maybe you want a dollop of pretension in the food, but certainly not in the atmosphere.
Enter the new AS220. The eating area was…More »
26. Tealuxe Inc
Somewhat cramped quarters in this corner store, but the tea is good, which is what really matters. I'm a fan of the rooibos.
But stick to the liquids! I ordered and tried to eat a corn muffin; it was the driest piece of bakery I've ever eaten. I…More »
27. Panera Bread
Disappointing. The seating area is loud and busy. This is not a Panera to go have coffee and get some work done. Cashiers are friendly, as are bus staff; other counter help is indifferent or surly, usually incompetent. The biggest disappointment,…More »
28. McCarten Violins Llc
Dennis is a true craftsman, schooled in something that is rare and wonderful. He is one-stop violin (and other stringed instruments) shopping: rentals, sales, supplies and repairs. What's more, his prices are quite reasonable across the board. He…More »
29. Providence Place
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 270-1000
Category:
Shopping Centers
Neighbourhood: Downtown
I can't believe that, as a long time Providence resident, I haven't yet reviewed this shit-show of a mall.
Eric, you asked if there's a golden time to shop in the mall. The answer is yes: Tuesday 10AM,(or whenever it is they open) during the summer.…More »
30. Pow! Science
Finally, somewhere to go that doesn't sell that standard Toys Backward R Us crap. First, they have Astronaut Ice Cream. Any store that sells Astronaut Ice Cream is a-ok in my book. Toys here run the gamut from Rube Goldberg-esque marble courses to…More »
31. Rhode Runner
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 831-6346
Categories:
Shoe Stores,
Sports Wear
Neighbourhood: Mount Hope
The wife and I are of two different minds when it comes to shoe shopping. She loves to rip apart all of the boxes and try everything on in the hopes of striking (shoe) gold. Me? Nah. Even trying to choose my own underwear in the morning makes me…More »
32. Farmstead Inc
We went yesterday and I nearly wet myself in excitement when I got inside. So much beautiful yummy, sweet, juicy, delectable cheese! They have Colston Basset stilton, which is an automatic five-star in my book. Best friend picked up a pungent Spanish…More »
33. The Ice Cream Machine
This is superior homemade ice cream, second in Rhode Island only to Gray's in Tiverton. I was only a three star fan for years until yesterday when I got: Coffee Oreo - thick cookie pieces encased in the delicate java creamery...tasty stuff! Why no…More »
34. Sleepy's, The Mattress Professionals
A mixed bag. While the sales staff was professional and friendly and we got a good deal on our mattress, we have here a classic case of salespeople making promises that cannot be kept by an indifferent corporate structure of support people who barely…More »
35. Oop
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 270-4366
Categories:
Furniture Stores,
Flowers & Gifts
Neighbourhood: DownCity
Slicker and more artsy/less handmade than local competitor Frog and Toad, Oop does a nice job of marketing to the person who'd like a bit of cheap, funky art in their life without breaking the bank. Or, in some cases, by breaking the bank. They're…More »
36. Symposium Books
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 273-7900
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhood: DownCity
The philosophy section alone will make your head spin! Great selection of darn near everything except some more mainstream great literature...it wouldn't hurt them to drop some Beats or other dead white guys. People DO read that stuff. Amazing…More »
37. Frog & Toad
I had this place pegged as a straight-up chick store based on the few times I'd driven past; the stuff in the window looked too foofy and, I dunno, non-macho.
(Insert gender stereotyping here...yeah, yeah, I know.)
I'm glad that I had the chance to…More »
38. Lambco TV & Appliance
We bought a microwave oven here that was defective from the factory. Lambco told us to deal directly with the manufacturer. They refused to exchange or take it back, citing a "no returns" policy. The return policy was typed on the receipt but was…More »
39. Wright's Farm Restaurant
Maybe I'm a chichi citified elitist snob, but I would rather eat live toads or have dental surgery via Black and Decker power drill than ever set foot in Wright's again.
Rather than refute anything that Eric G. said in his review (he's totally on…More »
40. Trader Joe's
I hail from the golden state of California, where they have a Trader Joe's on every corner. So TJ is old hat to me. When I heard that they were opening up a store in the strip mall infested corridor of Rte 2 Warwick, I said "It figures." They always…More »
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Providence, RI
Yelping SinceJanuary 2008
Things I Loveclocks, clock radios, clock towers, clock a doodle doo, Radiohead, sushi in the form of other foods
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