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I used to go here a lot as a single person during the week, and went last night for a friend's birthday party, and still had a great time - we got there early enough that we didn't have to wait on...
I used to go here a lot as a single person during the week, and went last night for a friend's birthday party, and still had a great time - we got there early enough that we didn't have to wait on line, and were able to secure a couple of tables for our large group.
By 11 it was packed, and the bouncer refused to let our friends on line cut ahead to join the birthday party, but they did eventually make it in.
Beer selection is great, one of the best in the city - they have tons of foreign beers, and the fruit lambics if you like that - they even have some on tap which are fantastic!
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This optician on Mott Street is FANTASTIC - especially if you're on the VSP plan through your employer, as you get even higher discounts.
I worked with Michael, one of the lead opticians - he is...
This optician on Mott Street is FANTASTIC - especially if you're on the VSP plan through your employer, as you get even higher discounts.
I worked with Michael, one of the lead opticians - he is extremely knowledgeable and VERY patient. (I always have to try on about 50 pairs of glasses before I can find one I like, and then spend 10 minutes re-trying my favorites!) Talk about fun - they have a HUGE and great selection of eyeglasses - from conservative, to outlandishly funky. Lots and lots of colors, you will definitely find something you love.
The eyedoctor is a young woman, very professional and thorough, I was hugely impressed!
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This place seems perpetually crowded and the service is pretty fast. They don't seem the most customer-service oriented - more of a "what do you want?" and "I'll bring it right out" mentality. ...
This place seems perpetually crowded and the service is pretty fast. They don't seem the most customer-service oriented - more of a "what do you want?" and "I'll bring it right out" mentality. There seem to be a lot of Chinese people eating here, though which is always a good thing.
Food was pretty good - won't say it's the best I ever had, but I was happy with my meal - moo shu chicken, despite the fact that the waiter was reluctant to serve it steamed with the sauce on the side, worried that it would have no flavor.
The whole fish dish looked delicious - steamed with scallions, though you have to take the bones out yourself.
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I happened upon this place by accident and decided to try it out and was very pleasantly surprised.
There is a nice bar on the right side of the restaurant, and then the restaurant to the left of...
I happened upon this place by accident and decided to try it out and was very pleasantly surprised.
There is a nice bar on the right side of the restaurant, and then the restaurant to the left of the entrance, and tables in the back. Definitely had a French feel, and my husband and I were given a table for 4 to fit our coats and bags, very accomodating.
The food was also surprisingly delicious - we tried the escargot (served out of the shell), onion soup, steak/frites, and coq au vin. Everything was excellent. The wait-staff was very friendly and great pacing. THe place filled up quickly, seems like a neighborhood fave, and I'd definitely recommend it!
Prices are average for dinner, don't come here if you're looking for an inexpensive bargain, though.
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Elemur
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Holistic
940 3rd Ave Frnt
New York, New York 10022
(646) 840-0100
Looking for a relaxing treat for yourself and a significant other? How about a couples massage?
My husband and I recently had a 2-hour treat at this spa - 20 minutes in a sauna followed by a...
Looking for a relaxing treat for yourself and a significant other? How about a couples massage?
My husband and I recently had a 2-hour treat at this spa - 20 minutes in a sauna followed by a side-by-side body buff, and while wrapped up got a scalp treatment and mini-facial, then a shower, and a one-hour massage.
It's fun to be with your partner in the same room, and very relaxing! (Only part we didn't love was being wrapped after the body massage, you end up very hot and uncomfortably sweaty.)
The staff is lovely - nice greeting, very concerned for your well-being, and very professional. The price was also great.
Downpoints - the building the spa is in is a little creepy. The spa is more like a friend's apartment than a spa - narrow hallway with lots of doors - low budget furniture and decor. There's a laundry machine in the same room as the sauna which is electrically heated. When you're getting your treatments, if anyone is talking in the hallway, you hear everything.
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If you love red bean cake like I do, the authentic kind you get in Japan, this is THE place to come! The store is just beautiful - simple decor, very welcoming, and the staff is extremely polite,...
If you love red bean cake like I do, the authentic kind you get in Japan, this is THE place to come! The store is just beautiful - simple decor, very welcoming, and the staff is extremely polite, helpful, and proud of their products.
They will take the time to explain each item to you, and everything has a freshness date on it.
They wrap everything in a little bag for you, and treat everything with great pride.
The food is just delicious, and if you're not going to Japan anytime soon, definitely stop by here to taste some traditional sweet delicacies!
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Myron Toback is a great resource if you need real gold and silver findings, small gift boxes, glues, general jewelry supplies.
You will have to wait a while to be served, and if you're not a...
Myron Toback is a great resource if you need real gold and silver findings, small gift boxes, glues, general jewelry supplies.
You will have to wait a while to be served, and if you're not a regular, one of them may cut in front of you. You have to take a ticket with a number. I strongly suggest, while you're waiting, you take a good look at the supplies, so that when you're number is called, you know exactly what you want. THey don't have a lot of patience, and if you need time to think, they'll move on to the next person.
But, they do have an excellent selection.
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The one thing I hate about this store is how narrow all the aisles are - I have the constant feeling I'm on the subway as someone is always shoving past you.
That being said, if you're into...
The one thing I hate about this store is how narrow all the aisles are - I have the constant feeling I'm on the subway as someone is always shoving past you.
That being said, if you're into making jewelry, this is a great place to come. They have esoteric and normal books on the craft - wood carving, metalsmithing, etc. They have colored wire, drills, every tool you could need - saws, wax, pliers, etc.
You do need TIME - in the back they have bins and bins, hundreds of them - of various jewelry findings, obscure metal charms and supplies. YOu could spend hours here.
They also opened a small room with beads - semi-precious stones, crystals, and threads for your more basic jewelry-making.
The staff is also super knowledgeable if you need any guidance, and the owner once called me because he found a plastic bag I left there, in which was a jacket and a manuscript I had written - definitely gives me a good feeling about the staff.
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The one great thing about Michael C Fina is the enormous selection of china and stemware and flatware. If you're about to get married, you can get everything in one place.
That being said, this...
The one great thing about Michael C Fina is the enormous selection of china and stemware and flatware. If you're about to get married, you can get everything in one place.
That being said, this place has the most unbelievably poor customer service imaginable. Once you've opened your registry and been sucked in, they leave you hanging. You really have to stay on top of them to make sure they have your address down right, that they ship items when you tell them to, and inspect to make sure it's not broken.
I received a broken piece of china and brought it in to the NYC store to be replaced. Because it was French bone china, there was nothing the same color in the store so I had them special order a replacement which they said would take a few months as it was on back order. That was last June. (2006). As of FEBRUARY 2007, after 8 different phone calls and a store visit - I was told the item was on backorder, and it would be another few months, each time. I was also promised I would get a phone call with status and never did.
I then left messages for 2 store managers and they never bothered returning my call.
When I finally escalated to a Fina, they had the item to me in a week. Obviously the store staff are either very lazy, or complete liars.
Remember this name - Geoffrey Fina. You'll need it if you actually expect to receive items you have on your registry, or if you ever order anything from them.
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My husband and I were in the mood for a fondue and happened upon this quaint restaurant on west 58th Street. There are 2 levels - street level and downstairs. The most unfortunate part of our meal...
My husband and I were in the mood for a fondue and happened upon this quaint restaurant on west 58th Street. There are 2 levels - street level and downstairs. The most unfortunate part of our meal was our seat - right at the bottom of the staircase with one of our seats facing the stairs and what looked like a messy storage area for boxes.
Other than that, the staff was very nice and attentive. (Several of the male waiters are cute, too! :-) )
We had a bottle of Riesling which was actually great, started with a mesclun salad in a fantastic vinaigrette, just the perfect entree before a big fondue! THe fondue was FANTASTIC! They got the perfect blend of cheese and kirsh - we tried the provencale with herbs, and got sausage on the side, it was just absolutely wonderful! We were pleasantly tipsy and well fed by the end, just regretted not having room to try the chocolate fondue for dessert!
Definitely would return with a bunch of friends for a special treat!
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