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When we first came up to Ashland on a school trip in 1997, we were drawn to the Black Sheep in spite of its intimidating staircase. We have gone through many restaurant phases in the last eight...
When we first came up to Ashland on a school trip in 1997, we were drawn to the Black Sheep in spite of its intimidating staircase. We have gone through many restaurant phases in the last eight years, but the Black Sheep is where we go for warm ambience, welcoming staff, great food, and wonderful weekend entertainment. The Black Sheep hosts a local Irish music group every Sunday. They are there every week, rain or shine, from 2-5, and the sound is different every time. Sometimes there are 20 musicians, sometimes there are 8, but they are always spirited. There is even a man who does traditional Irish dancing, and members of the "audience" are invited to get up and dance when the spirit moves them.
The Black Sheep has wonderful food on the menu, interesting specials, and reasonable prices. It has the feel of a traditional pub, but it's not limited to bangers and mash. And smoking is only allowed after 11.
They have games you can borrow, a dart board, and a red phone booth where you can make your cell phone calls in relative silence. Just a great place to go!
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When we were in the market for daycare, we shopped around and we brought an expert with us -- our son. We could tell immediately what vibe he was getting, and we knew instantly when we went into Lil...
When we were in the market for daycare, we shopped around and we brought an expert with us -- our son. We could tell immediately what vibe he was getting, and we knew instantly when we went into Lil Rascals that this was the right place for him. He immediately started playing on the equipment, interacting with the teachers, and running around. Every place else he hovered by me or my husband. Now, over a year later, he still loves it. The teachers are all warm and patient, the administrators take a real hands-on approach to their business, and the other kids are all sweet and well-behaved.
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When we first moved to Ashland, we found Gen Kai almost immediately and fell in love. A couple years later, the owners closed the restaurant and moved it to Medford, across the street from the Toys...
When we first moved to Ashland, we found Gen Kai almost immediately and fell in love. A couple years later, the owners closed the restaurant and moved it to Medford, across the street from the Toys r Us.
The owners are very kid friendly and the restaurant is our son's favorite place to go. He loves sitting on the high stools next to the sushi boats, which may be unique in the Valley.
There is a great variety of sushi, it's fresh, the chef prepares it the way you want it, and he will explain what each type of roll is. The prices are reasonable for sushi, and another advantage is you don't have to pay Ashland's food tax.
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Jing Jing is everything you want in a Chinese restaurant. It's reasonably priced, the service is fast, efficient, and friendly; and the food is out of this world. Their orange peel beef makes you...
Jing Jing is everything you want in a Chinese restaurant. It's reasonably priced, the service is fast, efficient, and friendly; and the food is out of this world. Their orange peel beef makes you weep with its spiciness but also its perfect flavor and texture. The walnut prawns cool you down, and the hot and sour soup lives up to its name. The wait staff have been there forever and they pride themselves on knowing what regulars will want as soon as they sit down. It is a family restaurant in the truest sense of the word, and we make a bee-line for it whenever we're in the area.
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Miyake moved a block away from where it was when I was in college in the 1980s. It maintained the quality, diversity, and pricing of its sushi offerings, however, which all make it a favorite of...
Miyake moved a block away from where it was when I was in college in the 1980s. It maintained the quality, diversity, and pricing of its sushi offerings, however, which all make it a favorite of locals and Stanford students. It is a traditional place to celebrate passing exams, reaching the age of 21, and just making it through another week in our hectic world. Be prepared to be greeted effusively at the door, but also to wait, if it's a weekend.
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