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James Kennedy Antiques, Ltd. is a great store for browsing, or shopping if you have a deep pocketbook. There is everything from antique magnify glasses to authentic African tribal masques to...
James Kennedy Antiques, Ltd. is a great store for browsing, or shopping if you have a deep pocketbook. There is everything from antique magnify glasses to authentic African tribal masques to beautiful hand blown wine glasses. New items and antiques literally fill this store. The owners have had the shop for over 35 years and have put together an amazing assortment of jewelry, art, and pieces for the home. This store is in the middle of a new retail space with other shops and restaurants called Brightleaf Square and is a definite must see if you're in the market for a truly unique gift.
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I just enjoyed a nice evening at Waterfront Ale House. They have a good menu, ranging from sandwiches, salads and soups to big entrées and BBQ. I had the half rack of ribs. It came with DELICIOUS...
I just enjoyed a nice evening at Waterfront Ale House. They have a good menu, ranging from sandwiches, salads and soups to big entrées and BBQ. I had the half rack of ribs. It came with DELICIOUS sweet potato fries and coleslaw, as well as a large side salad. The entire meal was 15 bucks which considering all the food you get, a great deal in this area.
The sauce was great smoky flavor and not too spicy, but the meat was pretty heavy on fat and did not come off the bones cleanly. My date had the BBQ chicken and he reported that it was "nice" but nothing to write home about. Service was fast and attentive, and when you first sit down you get a bowl of spiced popcorn - with a Cajun style spice. Very good, but don't fill up on it or you won't have room for the rest of your meal!
Next time I will probably try another menu item and not hang my hopes on the BBQ, but I would go to Waterfront again. The place got busier as the night continued, and the bar area was full of sports fans. This definitely is a locals hangout, so if you want to eat where the real New Yorkers go, avoid Times Square, and come here!
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I had been craving Indian food all week so when a friend suggested we meet for lunch at Delhi Dhaba I jumped at the chance. We both had the lunch buffet which was nice but I would agree the freshly...
I had been craving Indian food all week so when a friend suggested we meet for lunch at Delhi Dhaba I jumped at the chance. We both had the lunch buffet which was nice but I would agree the freshly prepared option would have been a better way to go. They have great naan bread and some of the more moist and tender tandori I have ever tried. The other dishes were very spicy - if you like spice this is the place for you - if not, then beware. Service was fast but they took a while to clear our plates. Overall it was a lovely, no frills meal and I will definitely go again.
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Polaris Finest Nailspa is a brand new nail salon in the Flatiron district of Manhattan. The technicians are friendly and talkative and after a particularly stressful day this was a perfect pick me...
Polaris Finest Nailspa is a brand new nail salon in the Flatiron district of Manhattan. The technicians are friendly and talkative and after a particularly stressful day this was a perfect pick me up. Olive, my technician, was fast and efficient and did a good french manicure. The prices are a little more than I normally pay for a manicure ($10 for basic manicure, $15 for a french), so I'm not sure the "finest" in the title is truly accurate. But the ambiance and friendly neighbhorhood feel of this place will bring me back.
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Hudson Gardens is a beautiful choice if you are looking for an outdoor wedding. There are reduced prices if you select a weeknight celebration. Staff is very accommodating and you'll have a...
Hudson Gardens is a beautiful choice if you are looking for an outdoor wedding. There are reduced prices if you select a weeknight celebration. Staff is very accommodating and you'll have a spectacular background for pictures. The dressing rooms for the bride are small and sparse, but do the job. You can choose from 2 different tents or a more rustic lodge. Only one of the tents has airconditioning. Plenty of parking and bathroom facilities. This is a nice place for a lovely Colorado wedding.
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Rachael Peffer of Girls & Curls is truly a hair diva...in a good way.
On the big day she came to my parent's home and got right to work. She did hair and make-up for all of the women in the...
Rachael Peffer of Girls & Curls is truly a hair diva...in a good way.
On the big day she came to my parent's home and got right to work. She did hair and make-up for all of the women in the wedding party - even the mother of the bride - and took the time to accent each person's best features. She made my normally "mind of its own" hair into a fabulous and elegantly culy up-do, and gave everyone the natural, subtle make-up look we wanted. She was funny and calming and it was like having your cool older sister do your hair and makeup.
The best thing is that her work held up through 100+ degree temps, rain AND humidity....and by the end of the night everyone still looked good!
http://www.girlsandcurls.com
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If you have a skill at painting, why not spend a couple hours down at Our Name is Mud and make your own wedding gift for that special couple? For a fraction of the cost of a mass produced gift, you...
If you have a skill at painting, why not spend a couple hours down at Our Name is Mud and make your own wedding gift for that special couple? For a fraction of the cost of a mass produced gift, you can make a gift that says "I love you". Literally, just paint the words right on a serving platter or pitcher or hey, piggy banks too! And if you aren't a budding Pollack...pay a little extra and the talented and patient Mud staff can design something for you! Avoid this place on Saturday and Sunday AMs and it tends to cater to young kids and birthday parties. They have great adult only nights so you should go then. Schedule your time in advance though...it takes at least a week for Mud to fire your painted piece. Waiting until the last minute is not an option here. These items make spectacular gifts!
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Iced Dreams is the best wedding cake I've ever had. The chef/artist Kelly is amazing! Super friendly, she came to my parent's house so my sister and her fiance could do the tastings from the...
Iced Dreams is the best wedding cake I've ever had. The chef/artist Kelly is amazing! Super friendly, she came to my parent's house so my sister and her fiance could do the tastings from the comfort of their home. My aunts and grandmother couldn't stop sneaking in and stealing pieces of the cake and making unsolicited comments. But Kelly really listens to what you need and creates amazing designs. Even the impossible design request is somehow fulfilled and on your wedding day she does the entire cake set-up at your reception venu. This is service and taste at it's best!!!
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I continue to be impressed with Bridal Belle in Rochester, NY. My sister got her wedding dress there and I tried on a lot of maid of honor dresses. The service is so attentive but they also give...
I continue to be impressed with Bridal Belle in Rochester, NY. My sister got her wedding dress there and I tried on a lot of maid of honor dresses. The service is so attentive but they also give you the time and space to make a decision. Well appointed dressing rooms give space for the bride to move as well as bridesmaids and mothers to make comments (and wipe tears!)
They make everyone feel unique and special and have a wonderful selection. If they don't have a specific dress you had in mind, they'll find it for you! And they help keep the process fun, relaxing and downright enjoyable. They have a good selection of mother of the bride and bridesmaid dresses as well. Make sure to check out their veil collection as well.
The prices were amazing...definitely better than anything I can find in NYC. So when it's my time to walk down the aisle, I'll go up to Rochester first and visit Bridal Belle!
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If you are looking for a highly skilled and delightful photographer for your wedding in the Denver/Boulder area, look no further than Marilee Langer. She is friendly and helpful and really takes...
If you are looking for a highly skilled and delightful photographer for your wedding in the Denver/Boulder area, look no further than Marilee Langer. She is friendly and helpful and really takes the time to get to know her clients and their families. She gets candidate, intimate pictures without being obtrusive and has a great attitude. At my sister's wedding, a huge rain storm delayed the outdoor ceremony for nearly an hour. Marilee kept everyone calm and got some fantastic photos of the guests and an even better one of my sister and I looking out a window as we watched the rain fall. Photos are one of the only things you will keep from your wedding - after the flowers have faded and the dress no longer fits - and it's worth it to find a truly gifted artist who understands this important day. I would have my wedding in Denver just so I could use Marilee. Her website can be found at http://www.marileelangner.com/
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