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I stumbled upon this market completely by accident when taking a wrong turn one day. Lucky wrong turn! I'm a sucker for a market stand, so I had to see what was inside. It's a small place, but...
I stumbled upon this market completely by accident when taking a wrong turn one day. Lucky wrong turn! I'm a sucker for a market stand, so I had to see what was inside. It's a small place, but there is plenty to choose from. Local produce is the specialty, but they have other local products (baked goods, specialty foods, and in the freezer case they carry Captain Marden's Seafood products so you can cook at home instead of going to the restaurant). You have to look closely because you just don't know what you'll find. Friendly service, and you really feel like you're in a local, family place. Great. Prices are quite fair, and occasionally you can get a good deal on sale items. This isn't in a central location, so you need to plan to go there since it's unlikely that it'll just come across your path.
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If you guzzle lots of gas a membership for that reason alone just might justify the cost of membership. They seem to have just about the best price in town (though I'll not BJs tends to be a few...
If you guzzle lots of gas a membership for that reason alone just might justify the cost of membership. They seem to have just about the best price in town (though I'll not BJs tends to be a few cents cheaper). Of course the place is a madhouse during peak times (and people love to come midday to "have lunch" -- whether that means eating your way through all the samples or actually buying a lunch from their cafeteria, which has quite tasty pizza and prices that are hard to beat). You can get some really good deals here depending on what you're buying. Random good deals on electronics or home goods. Occasional good deals on food items (though generally you'll do just as well if not better on sale items at the regular market). There's usually a good buy on some basic clothing items (example, recent purchase of Calvin Klein khakis for $18 for men). Excellent deal on certain pharmacy items. The lines are a pain, though, and they love their rules.
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Remember the old song "Lemon Tree Very Pretty and the Lemon Flower is Sweet?" Well this place is pretty great! It has the widest selection, highest quality, cheapest prices in fruits and...
Remember the old song "Lemon Tree Very Pretty and the Lemon Flower is Sweet?" Well this place is pretty great! It has the widest selection, highest quality, cheapest prices in fruits and vegetables that I've seen in this entire area. They have a full line of grocery items, both mainstream and ethnic variety foods. A whole flat of sharon fruit (persimmons/cacchis) for $9! Most places you'll pay $1 each, at least. You don't see cactus leaves at regular markets. Kale 69 cents/pound! They have all kinds of regular fruits and vegetables plus more exotic varieties (or exotic to most, perhaps very common to people from other parts of the world). Lots of Latin specialty products, including a very large selection of spices. The produce is the main reason to come here, but they have plenty of other things to choose from. They also get imported holiday specialty items. Have fun poking around -- the place is pretty big. Ample parking.
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It's a little surprising that the retail side of Jarjura's is so small (and that their small space isn't very well utilized), but you will find most of the things you're looking for here. The...
It's a little surprising that the retail side of Jarjura's is so small (and that their small space isn't very well utilized), but you will find most of the things you're looking for here. The prices are very good (very competitive with inferior quality products at the large supermarket), and they take all major credit cards. Of course they're known for their produce, but they also have a small selection of basic grocery items, a deli counter, and a decent selection of Italian specialty products and other imported goods (dry pasta is an excellent value here). The ripeness and quality of the fruit is superior to most other places, and the vegetables are good, too. They have certain things you cannot easily find at a mainstream market (brocooli rabe, certain fresh herbs, some fruits). Plenty of parking, and not crazy busy or crowded.
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If you're going to the movies at the Southington Showcase Cinemas next door, then it's an okay place to stop for a meal, but it isn't a place you'd plan to go to eat. The prices are pretty fair,...
If you're going to the movies at the Southington Showcase Cinemas next door, then it's an okay place to stop for a meal, but it isn't a place you'd plan to go to eat. The prices are pretty fair, especially for the breakfast dishes. My eggs came over easy though they were ordered over medium. Potatoes clearly aren't their thing -- the home fries were very undercooked, the french fries were soggy, and the mashed potatoes were just okay. The waffle fries, however, were crispy and tasty. Meatloaf was supposed to come with "mushroom gravy" but just came with some slop. The burgers and wraps are fine -- not good, not bad. The "complimentary wine" that comes with certain meals is a watered down blush, but you can't complain about the price. Service is very friendly but disorganized. It's a family type of place, so I feel bad about writing a critical review because the people are nice, but it's just not very good. There aren't a whole lot of other options, though, so it's okay if you stick to the basics.
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I'd been looking forward to taking my 8 yr. old niece for her first Gray's Papaya on a recent visit to NYC. We were in a car and concerned about finding parking for Eastside location when by...
I'd been looking forward to taking my 8 yr. old niece for her first Gray's Papaya on a recent visit to NYC. We were in a car and concerned about finding parking for Eastside location when by accident we stumbled across the Harlem location when driving across town and miraculously a parking space in front! Oh, the disappointment inside!!
They workers were English-challenged and clearly unaware of how to efficiently manage the crowd (there were not that many people, but too many for them). The process of ordering and then filling the order was illogical and painfully slow (it's a hot dog off the griller and a pre-made drink -- not too complicated). We really wanted a fresh smoothie, but clearly that was just going to be too much of a challenge. They didn't have my favorite, the Banana Daquiri, and were also out of 2nd choice Strawberry. We got a mango and the original papaya, and both tasted like they were made from a bad mix. The hot dog was still good, but this was a hugely disappointing experience! Stick to the locations farther downtown.
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There aren't a whole lotta meals in NYC for under $5, but this is one of the city's tastiest bargains. IIt isn't gourmet, but it is good for a quick snack or meal. Even Rachel Ray visits Papaya...
There aren't a whole lotta meals in NYC for under $5, but this is one of the city's tastiest bargains. IIt isn't gourmet, but it is good for a quick snack or meal. Even Rachel Ray visits Papaya King! I'm a plain hot dog gal, but they have sauerkraut, chili, onions, plus all the usual toppings and condiments. My favorite drink is the Banana Daquiri -- I know it's loaded with sugar, but I can taste the banana. Mango and papaya drinks are good, too, but the banana is my personal favorite. For more money they will also make you a fresh made fruit smoothie to your specifications. This particular branch is very near the subway stop. (avoid the Harlem Gray's Papaya). If you're going to the museums on 5th Ave., this is not much of a walk away.
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I am a huge fan of house-museums, and although this actually was built to be museum, it has a real sense of place. I know someone related to the architect who designed this, and it's just...
I am a huge fan of house-museums, and although this actually was built to be museum, it has a real sense of place. I know someone related to the architect who designed this, and it's just fascinating that they knew they would have all this medieval art plus architectural art and were able to design a museum around it that feels like it's the real deal (you feel like you're in a castle, or a church/cathedral, or, natch, a Cloisters). The Treasury has wonderful works in gold and ivory, illuminated books, fabulously embroidered vestments, etc. The unicorn tapestries capture the imagination of children. In summer they have a lovely cafe where you can eat in the courtyard (be aware if visiting during the off-season that there is no where near to get any food). Also MUCH less crowded than the main museum. Note that with admission to the Cloisters you may also visit the main Metropolitan Museum on the same day (keep your receipt and pin). If you love the Cloisters and plan to visit Paris, don't miss the similar Musee de Cluny.
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Haan Cole
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Shoes
199 Boylston St Ste 21
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467
(617) 965-2661
The shoes are beautiful -- wonderfully soft leather, classic styling, comfortable soles. These are quality shoes, but of course they come at a quality price. They have other accessories like...
The shoes are beautiful -- wonderfully soft leather, classic styling, comfortable soles. These are quality shoes, but of course they come at a quality price. They have other accessories like handbags, wallets, cell phone cases, and other small leather goods. They also have slippers and other gift items. It's great for gifts, and they put things in pretty boxes and bags for you. I think their store policy is to offer you a beverage, but it's always been busy holiday shopping when I've gone. The store looks very smart (like other shops at Chestnut Hill Mall) and has comfortable chairs (like for the husband weary from a trip to the mall). It's small, but if you're looking for a gift (expensive, but not outrageous), then this is a good bet (hard to imagine someone wouldn't like something from here). The staff is friendly and helpful.
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If you're planning to visit the library (sure to be popular after President Ford's death), be aware of a couple of things: 1) it is NOT right in the main part of the University of Michigan campus...
If you're planning to visit the library (sure to be popular after President Ford's death), be aware of a couple of things: 1) it is NOT right in the main part of the University of Michigan campus but rather is on the north campus and quite a distance from the main part (you must drive there), and 2) it is not the main museum (if you've visited other libraries, like Reagan of JFK where the library and museum are in one site, you'll be disappointed since the main museum site is in Grand Rapids). The library is small, but it is interesting. It has rotating exhibits, and the permanent collection offers a basic overview of Ford's life and legacy (of course there are interesting artifacts related to his football career at Univ. of Michigan). They do have frequent special events, lectures, etc., so it's worth checking out if anything special is happening and coordinating your visit that way. The library is free, and the staff is friendly and happy to answer questions.
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