Reviews by ed

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Member Since: March 09, 2007
Number of Reviews: 307

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by ed about Chili's Awesome Blossom on March 06, 2008

Tasty, but very greasy and heavy.

by ed about Mimi's Cafe Slow Roasted Turkey Breast on March 05, 2008

The turkey is moist, the mashed potatoes are fresh, the corn bread stuffing is tasty and the gravy is creamy. It's a great combination. Oh, and the cranberry relish is good too.

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by ed about Mimi's Cafe Carrot Raisin Bread on March 05, 2008

You get some of this in the bread basket served with dinner. It's one of the best carrot breads I've had.

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by ed about Marie Callender's Applewood Smoked Bacon Quiche And Salad Sampler on February 23, 2008

As a restaurant known for their pies, I expected more from Marie Callender's quiche. Theirs is a bit bland. I guess just because there's a pie crust doesn't mean that MC does it well...

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by ed about Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries, salted on February 23, 2008

Mmmmm... The waffle fries are great. The waffle shape makes them excellent at picking up ketchup!

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by ed about Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich on February 23, 2008

This is my favorite fast food chicken sandwich. I'm not sure what it is about this sandwich; maybe the breading/seasoning or the pickle chips. It's sad that I can't find a Chick-Fil-A in northern California, but I get them at the airport when I pass through Atlanta!

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by ed about Morton's, The Steakhouse (the restaurant itself) on February 23, 2008

I should go back here one of these days. It's pricey, but it's good.

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by ed about Mikonos Grill Moussaka Plate on January 21, 2008

The moussaka here is ok, but not great. It could use a bit more flavor and a bit less bechemel sauce.

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by ed about Hooters Key Lime Pie on January 20, 2008

I love key lime pie. I'll have to check it out. At least there's a Hooter's within 45 minutes of my home now. The closest used to be some 400 miles away!

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by ed about Mikonos Grill Gyro Plate on January 16, 2008

Good gyro with large portions. There's so much meat it's hard to pick up and eat, but I'm sure you'll manage!

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by ed about Athena Grill Tirokafterí on January 16, 2008

This is by far the best dip at Athena Grill. In fact, it may be one of the best dips I've ever had!

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by ed about Athena Grill Loukánika on January 16, 2008

Pretty good, but not as good as a lot of the other dishes here.

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by ed about Athena Grill Dolmádes on January 16, 2008

I'm not a huge fan of dolmades, but these are quite good. Maybe it's the ground beef that makes them more tasty.

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by ed about Athena Grill Gyro (Yiro) Plate on December 16, 2007

I like gyros, and the Athena Grill has a pretty good one. The beef is goo dand I really like their pita. The tzatziki is also good. And once again, I love the Greek fries.

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by ed about Athena Grill Falafel Plate on December 16, 2007

The falafel here is ok, nothing special. They are reasonably tasty, but a little dry for my taste. I still love the Greek fries!

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by ed about Cafe Cacao Niman Ranch Braised Pork Sandwich with Rosemary Aioli on December 03, 2007

Decent, but nothing special.

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by ed about Cafe Cacao Sweet Potato Fries on December 03, 2007

Really tasty! This is a great side to be shared with the table.

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by ed about Cafe Cacao Ham Omelette on December 03, 2007

I had the daily special, which included mozzarella cheese, caramelized onions and bell pepper. The omelette was fluffy and has plenty of filling. The potatoes are pretty good too, though not as good as the sweet potato fries.

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by ed about Caffe Strada Latte on November 13, 2007

Hot, foamy latte in a pint glass. Tasty too. What more could you ask for? As long as you order in, you get the pint glass even if you order a small. I get mine with non-fat milk and it's still pretty darn good.

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by ed about Pizz'a Chicago House Salad on October 28, 2007

Typical salad. Nothing special.

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by ed about Pizz'a Chicago Cookieza on October 28, 2007

I'm a sucker for a warm, chocolate chip cookie covered in ice cream. This one comes in a small, pizza style pan and the cookie is baked right in. My only real complaint is that I would prefer hot fudge to caramel for this concoction.

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by ed about Pizz'a Chicago The Al Bundy* on October 28, 2007

I like Chicago style pizza. This may not have been the best I've ever had, but it was pretty good. I added chicken to it rather than stick with veggie. This one didn't really have any sauce, so I found it to be a bit dry. It still had a good flavor, mostly due to the feta cheese and garlic. The crust is pretty good too.

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by ed about Angeline's Louisiana Kitchen Fried Chicken Po-Boy on October 28, 2007

The fried chicken is really tasty and moist. The olive spread adds to the flavor. I got mine with a side of hush puppies which were really good.

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by ed about Athena Grill Taramosaláta on October 21, 2007

Hmmm... I'm not a big fan of caviar. Seemed a bit odd to me.

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by ed about Athena Grill Hummus on October 21, 2007

Nothing special about this hummus.

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by ed about Athena Grill Tzatzikí on October 21, 2007

This is a great tzatziki sauce. Lots of garlic.

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by ed about Athena Grill Dip / Spread Sampler on October 21, 2007

This is a great way to sample all the different dips with bread and pita. Make sure to save room for the entrees!

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by ed about Athena Grill Athena Saláta (House) on October 21, 2007

Lots of feta and olives with a nice, tangy dressing. Definitely a good salad.

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by ed about Athena Grill Pastitsio on October 20, 2007

I guess this is like a Greek lasagna. Similar to the mousaka except with noodles instead of eggplant and potato. There's a lot more meat in the pastitsio as well. I really like the seasoning on this one.

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by ed about Athena Grill Chicken Souvláki Plate on October 20, 2007

The chicken is tender and tasty. The rice is kind of like a pilaf. This is definitely a good souvlaki plate.

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by ed about Falafel Drive IN Banana Shake on October 10, 2007

This is a really good shake. Thick and creamy with real banana blended in. You can get it as part of a combo special with the falafel sandwich.

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by ed about Falafel Drive IN Hummus on October 10, 2007

This is a nice, creamy hummus. It goes really well with a falafel or gyro. It comes with pita for dipping.

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by ed about P.F. Chang's China Bistro Mu Shu Pork on October 10, 2007

The mu shu is pretty good, but what I remember the most is my niece trying mu shu here for the first time. She gagged and nearly threw up. But don't let that stop you from trying it. If you like mu shu, this is pretty typical.

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by ed about Tapioca Express Lemon Green Tea on October 03, 2007

Sweet and tart. Like a lemon drop with pearls!

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by ed about Tapioca Express Chocolate Chai Milk Tea on October 03, 2007

This is becoming one of my favorites. It's a little more interesting than the straight chocolate milk tea. It reminds me a bit of the old Borders chocolate chai, but with pearls!

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by ed about Panera Bread Chipotle Chicken on October 02, 2007

First of all, bacon is a welcome addition to any sandwich. Second, the ancho-chipotle spread is really tasty with just a hint of heat. The chicken and smoked cheddar round it off perfectly. This is a worthy competitor against the Frontega Chicken Panini for my favorite Panera sandwich.

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by ed about CoCo's Asian Chicken Salad on October 01, 2007

They really do have an excellent dressing, although I think there was a little too much on my salad. I could have done without so many fried won ton strips too. Other then that, it was a really good salad.

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by ed about Looney's Smokehouse Hush Puppies with Bad Attitude Sauce on September 28, 2007

I haven't found hush puppies at too many places in the Bay Area, so just having them is a good start. These are pretty good, but a bit different then I'm used to. Though with deep fried corn bread, how can you go wrong? They've added some jalapeño to spice things up a bit. The Bad Attitude sauce is ok, but nothing special.

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by ed about Looney's Smokehouse Kansas City Smoked Beef Brisket Sandwich on September 28, 2007

The meat is so-so, but there's a ton of it. There are 4 different sauces at the table you can try. There are Texas and Kansas City style sauces in spicy and mild. With chips, slaw and a pickle, it's a pretty good deal, especially on Monday when it's the lunch special for $6.

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by ed about Alexander's Steakhouse All 4 Love on September 17, 2007

This is a great dish to sample some different styles of beef. The steak tartare is very tender and nicely seasoned. The NY steak and prime rib are both tasty. And the braised beef with cambozola (sort of a mix of Camembert and Gorgonzola) is like a high-end pot roast. Don't be fooled though, it's still a ton of beef!

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by ed about Alexander's Steakhouse Dry Aged T-Bone on September 17, 2007

This is a large piece of meat, but then again, they all are at Alexander's. I had mine with a red peppercorn butter sauce. It was cooked just right, but I still think I like a NY cut better, although I haven't tried it at Alexander's.

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by ed about Alexander's Steakhouse Broccolini on September 17, 2007

Pretty good vegetable for getting your "greens". Broccolini has nothing yo do with broccoli.

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by ed about Alexander's Steakhouse Mashed Potatoes on September 17, 2007

Creamy mashed potatoes are always a good side.

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by ed about Alexander's Steakhouse Truffled French Fries on September 17, 2007

High end twist to some basic fare.

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by ed about Alexander's Steakhouse Haricots Verts on September 17, 2007

Nicely prepared, still firm and a little crunchy. The thick chunks of bacon are awesome!

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by ed about Chili's Grill & Bar Awesome Blossom on August 13, 2007

Very tasty, but gets a bit nauseating after a while. Best if shared with a large group.

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by ed about Chili's Grill & Bar Country-Fried Steak on August 13, 2007

This is one of the best tasting dishes at Chili's, and totally filling. Unfortunately, it must be one of the most unhealthy dishes as well. The batter they use is great, and I really love their black pepper gravy (even if it doesn't have sausage in it like real Southern gravy). Chili's mashed potatoes are quite good, a little chunky with the skin still in there.

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by ed about Chili's Grill & Bar Cajun Chicken Sandwich on August 13, 2007

This is a great sandwich. The grilled chicken is good, and the jalapeño Jack cheese and chipotle ranch dressing kick it up a notch. The Awesome Blossom strings are a tasty addition.

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by ed about Chili's Grill & Bar Chocolate Chip Paradise Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream on August 13, 2007

I'm not a big fan of walnuts or coconut in my desserts, otherwise this is pretty good.

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by ed about Falafel Drive IN Falafel on August 13, 2007

This is the best falafel I've had in the Bay Area. The falafel balls a a bit smaller and more moist than most places. They are also very tasty. Add some tahini and hot sauce and you have a great sandwich. Try the falafel and banana shake special, what a treat!

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by ed about Falafel Drive IN Gyro, Large on August 13, 2007

The format is a little different than I'm used to: big chunks of meat instead of strips, but it's still really good. You get a ton of meat and tahini with some lettuce and tomato.

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by ed about It's A Grind Coffee House Caramel Mocha on August 06, 2007

It seems like they use the caramel flavoring from a bottle, like they use for other coffee drinks. The flavor is not as good as the real thing. They put a drizzle of caramel on the top so I'm not sure why they can't use that for the blended drink as well. I'll stick with one of the othe blended drinks in the future.

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by ed about It's A Grind Coffee House Triple Chocolate Bronie on August 06, 2007

White chocolate chunks in a chocolate brownie. I assume there are two different types of chocolate beside the white, but I'm not sure what they are. If you get it heated it has an almost fudgy texture.

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by ed about L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Kalua Pork (w/Cabbage) on August 02, 2007

This is the best Kalua Pork I've had on the mainland. It's very moist with a wonderful smoky flavor. You can get it with or without the cabbage. I usually get it with the cabbage just for some texture (and to make me feel like there's some nutritional value to the meal). The plate comes with rice and mac salad and a ton of pork!

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by ed about It's A Grind Coffee House Triple Chocolate Mocha on August 02, 2007

Frozen, blended, chocolaty goodness. This one is almost as good as my all time favorite (though sadly discontinued) Panera Bread I. C. Cappuccino Chip. Yum.

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by ed about It's A Grind Coffee House Espresso Brownie on August 02, 2007

This moist brownie is very nearly fudge. It's so chocolaty good. Make sure you have them warm it up first. Then it's warm and melty too! I don't notice the espresso, but I don't mind since it's so good anyway.

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by ed about Panera Bread Asian Sesame Chicken on August 01, 2007

I don't like cilantro, but you can get it without. Otherwise, this is a pretty tasty, healthy salad. The reduced-sugar keeps the calories down a bit, although you should probably skip the wonton strips.

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by ed about Morton's, The Steakhouse Souffle on July 23, 2007

I ordered the chocolate souffle. The waiter divided it in two at the table, and added a huge dollop of creme anglaise. It was smooth and creamy. Tasty too.

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by ed about Morton's, The Steakhouse Sliced Beefsteak Tomato, Purple Onion, Vinaigrette or Blue Cheese on July 23, 2007

The tomatoes were good, but not great. I really liked the bleu cheese dressing. So good.

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by ed about Morton's, The Steakhouse New York Strip Steak on July 23, 2007

This is a huge cut of New York Strip. The NY Strip is one of my favorite cuts. It has so much flavor and it's tender without being mushy like filet mignon. Morton's cooks the steak just right. I ordered mine medium, and it had a perfect, warm, pink center and it was so thick and juicy. You can get a side of sauce for a little extra, but you really don't need it.

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by ed about Panera Bread Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice on July 13, 2007

This is a thick and creamy soup. Quite tasty too. It goes well with the whole grain baguette.

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by ed about Panera Bread Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice on July 13, 2007

This is a thick and creamy soup. Quite tasty too. It goes well with the whole grain baguette.

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by ed about Cascal Banana Leaf Chicken on July 11, 2007

This was the best dish I tried here so far. The chicken is pretty tender and flavorful. It reminds me a little bit of jambalaya. Maybe it's the poblano chile. What ever it is, I'll be sure to try it again.

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by ed about Cascal Spanish fries on July 11, 2007

The fries are seasoned with a tasty spice which seems to be mostly chili powder. The aioli is not as tasty as other places, but it is a great compliment to the spiced fries.

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by ed about Cascal Roasted Pear & Beet Salad on July 11, 2007

This is a really nice salad with sweet beets and pears. There wasn't much lettuce but there were plenty of beets. At most places it's the other way around. I really liked the spice-toasted pumpkin seeds.

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by ed about Cascal Serrano Ham on July 11, 2007

I had heard this was a really great dish, but to me it's just ham and bread.

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by ed about Cascal Eggplant Tian on July 11, 2007

It's sort of like eggplant Parmesan without the tomato sauce. It's a bit smoky. There's not a lot of food, but what do you expect when you order tapas!

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by ed about Black Bear Diner Pot Roast on July 09, 2007

The amount of food was amazing. Even the salad was huge. You definitely won't go away hungry. The pot roast is really tender. It practically melts in your mouth. I would ave liked a few more veggies with it though.

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by ed about Panera Bread Asiago Roast Beef on July 05, 2007

Reminds me of a CheeseIt with roast beef. The Asiago bread is really good, but other than that, this is a pretty typical roast beef sandwich. The creamy horseradish sauce has potential, but it was applied sparingly. If you want a really good roast beef sandwich with horseradish, try the Chicago South Sider at Safeway (http://www.dishadish.com/dish/668340+-+Safeway+-+Chicago+South+Sider).

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by ed about Safeway Chicago South Sider Sub Sandwich on July 05, 2007

This is one of the best roast beef sandwiches around. The horseradish Cheddar and horseradish sauce are awesome, and I love the rustic Italian bread.

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by ed about Safeway Chicago South Sider Sub Sandwich on July 05, 2007

This is one of the best roast beef sandwiches around. The horseradish Cheddar and horseradish sauce are awesome, and I love the rustic Italian bread.

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by ed about Harry's Hofbrau Roast Turkey Carvery Dinners on July 03, 2007

A ton of good food for a reasonable price. This is serious comfort food, just like mom used to make. Practically a Thanksgiving dinner if only there was pumpkin pie.

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by ed about Holy Land Holy Land Lemonade on July 03, 2007

It's like a frozen, virgin mojito. A great refresher on a warm day.

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by ed about Holy Land Hummus Grand Combo on July 03, 2007

Get ready for a heaping helping of Israeli hospitality. This is a big platter full of goodness. The chicken shawarma is pretty good, doused with a bit of tahini. The falafel is a little on the dry side, but there's plenty of hummus to wash it down. There's also a little salad included and a hot, fluffy pita. If you want to sample a few middle eastern dishes and have a good appetite, this is the dish for you.

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by ed about Panera Bread Tomato & Fresh Basil on July 02, 2007

Not too exciting. It's your basic cheese pizza. It could use a little more garlic and basil.

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by ed about Panera Bread Three Cheese on July 02, 2007

I got this as a free sample, so I can't complain about the price. It's a white style pizza, no tomato sauce. It's very cheesy and plenty of garlic. I like it!

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by ed about Panera Bread Bacon Turkey Bravo on July 02, 2007

A decent sandwich, but nothing special. The dressing and Gouda are pretty good, but otherwise it's just a simple turkey sandwich with bacon.

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by ed about Asqew Grill Marscarpone Polenta on June 30, 2007

The marscarpone is not very noticeable, but I do like polenta. It is served on a bed of some sort of tomato sauce which is ok, but the polenta itself is quite good.

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by ed about Asqew Grill Beet Salad on June 30, 2007

This salad is pretty good, but there are not a lot of beets. The creamy Gorgonzola dressing is pretty nice.

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by ed about Asqew Grill Balsamic Beef on June 30, 2007

The beef is pretty boring on its own. The dipping sauce is basically just balsamic vinaigrette.

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by ed about Asqew Grill Cajun on June 30, 2007

The chicken is decent, moist and tender. The Cajun spices were pretty mild. I'm not sure what to make of the dipping sauce, it was something white and creamy.

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by ed about Asqew Grill Thai BBQ on June 30, 2007

The chicken was cooked pretty well, not dry at all, but the flavor was a bit bland. The dipping sauce provided was pretty good but it seemed closer to teriyaki than anything Thai.

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+ by ed about Marie Callender's (the restaurant itself) on June 29, 2007

It's really sad that they don't sell the Boston Cream Pie any more. That was my favorite by far. Maybe it was too expensive and no one was buying it. I usually on;y got it when they had the $5.99 for any pie sales.

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by ed about Marie Callender's Soup and Salad Bar on June 29, 2007

Decent selection including a few different types of meat (turkey, ham, and bacon) and 3 different soups. Comes with warm cornbread.

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by ed about Marie Callender's Meatloaf On Sourdough on June 29, 2007

Nice meatloaf on cheesy parmesan bread. I liked it better with the old ciabatta bread. It comes with fries.

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by ed about Panera Bread Pineapple Upside-Down on June 29, 2007

Mmmmm. So good. I don't think I've ever had poppy seeds in a pineapple upside-down cake before, but it's all good. It's so moist and a bit sticky. It could use a bit more pineapple inside.

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by ed about Armenian Gourmet Chicken Kabob with Gourmet Salad on June 29, 2007

The chicken is moist and tasty. The rice is sort of like rice pilaf. The salad is really good. Something like a Greek salad with feta and olives.

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by ed about Panera Bread Smokehouse Turkey on June 29, 2007

Lots of sliced turkey on this one, and bacon is always a welcome addition in my book. The sun-dried tomato ale mustard is pretty interesting. I know the three cheese bread is pretty good, but it's not so noticeable with all the other flavors.

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by ed about Panera Bread Cobblestone on June 27, 2007

Kind of like a danish in a muffin format. It goes nicely with a hot cup of coffee.

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by ed about LA Victoria Taqueria Super Beef Burrito on June 27, 2007

This is a pretty average burrito at best. There were too many beans and not enough of the good stuff. Some people rave about their orange sauce. It's interesting stuff, sort of like garlic aioli with chili added, but it doesn't quite save an otherwise average burrito.

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by ed about Panera Bread Strawberry Smoothie on June 26, 2007

This is a good, low fat alternative to the other I. C. drinks. It's pretty tasty, but nothing special compared to Jamba Juice and other smoothie places.

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by ed about Panera Bread Chocolate Raspberry Brownie on June 21, 2007

I love all these flavors, but some how the whole was not greater than the sum of the parts. I think I would stick with the regular chocolate frosted brownie.

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by ed about Old Spaghetti Factory The Premier on June 20, 2007

Neither the lasagna or the chicken Marsala are very interesting and the combination fares no better. For more details, see the reviews of those individual dishes.

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+ by ed about Old Spaghetti Factory Baked Lasagna on June 20, 2007

This lasagna is pretty heavy on the cheese flavor, especially the ricotta. I would prefer more meat flavor and the tomato sauce on top is a bit bland.

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by ed about Old Spaghetti Factory Chicken Marsala on June 20, 2007

This dish is pretty bland. I'm not a big fan of mushroom sauce, and this is certainly no exception.

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by ed about Old Spaghetti Factory Zesty Sausage & Spaghetti with Meat Sauce on June 20, 2007

The spaghetti and meat sauce are pretty good, but the sausage is so-so. I think I would probably prefer the meatballs.

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by ed about Panera Bread Tomato & Fresh Mozzarella on June 20, 2007

It's basically a Caprese salad. Unfortunately the tomatoes aren't so great. The mozzarella is pretty good and as are the vinaigrette and basil. The focaccia is good as expected of Panera baked goods. It's a decent light meal, but could be a lot better with some fresher ingredients.

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by ed about Chili's Chicken Tacos on June 19, 2007

I think this is one of the best deals on the menu. Three tasty tacos, a heap of rice and some black beans. Sometimes I substitute mashed potatoes and gravy and veggies instead of the rice and beans.

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by ed about Chili's Country Fried Steak on June 19, 2007

I love this dish, but I rarely ever get it cause it's like a heart attack on a platter. The hand battered steak is awesome, and their souther gravy is one of the best I've had. The mashed potatoes are really good as well. The weak link is the corn. It's often soggy and mushy.

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by ed about Claim Jumper Roasted Turkey Supper on June 19, 2007

The turkey is ok, but not great. I like the stuffing, which is rare for me since I'm very particular about stuffing. The mashed potatoes are not very mashed. They are definitely chunky. The cranberry-orange relish is pretty good.

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by ed about Claim Jumper Chicken & Buttermilk Biscuits on June 19, 2007

I love biscuits and gravy and I like southern fried chicken (especially boneless), so what's not to like here. The batter on the chicken is tasty and the biscuits are fluffy. The gravy is not the best I've ever had, but it's quite good. The mashed potatoes aren't very mashed. They serve them really chunky. The dish could include some veggies to make me feel less guilty. I only got the half order (1 chicken breast instead of 2), but it was still a ton of food.

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by ed about Panera Bread Strawberry Poppyseed & Chicken on June 15, 2007

Pretty good for a light, healthy meal. Not counting the chicken, it only has 100 calories, 10 from fat. The strawberries and blueberries are fresh and tasty. The Mandarin oranges and pineapple are canned. The sugar-free dressing works pretty well. It contains sucralose (Splenda).

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by ed about Panera Bread Sierra Turkey on June 14, 2007

The focaccia based sandwiches are usually quite good, and this is no exception. The Asiago Cheese Focaccia brings plenty of cheesy flavor to this turkey sandwich. The chipotle mayo makes everything a little more interesting.

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by ed about Panera Bread Italian Combo on June 12, 2007

Not my favorite sandwich at Panera, but a good one. It had a ton of meat on it and the Ciabatta bread is decent. The salami they use is not as strong as some other places, which could be good or bad depending on how much you like salami versus the rest of the meats. My only real complaint is the Swiss cheese. I mean come on, it's an Italian combo. Where's the provolone?

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by ed about Super Taqueria Chicken Super Burrito on June 11, 2007

The chicken in a bit bland. You really need to add some sauce to liven it up. Their green sauce is pretty good. I prefer rice and sour cream in a super burrito. While I think the avocado slices are an interesting change of pace, I prefer guacamole.

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by ed about Super Taqueria Beef Super Burrito on June 11, 2007

This is a pretty average burrito in my book. It's one of the few I've had without rice inside and the only one I had that uses slices of avocado instead of guacamole. I'm also used to super burritos containing sour cream, which this one does not (though you can add it). without the rice it's not as filling as the typical super burrito, but it is cheaper than most. The beef is ok, but nothing special.

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by ed about Iguanas Taqueria Horchata on June 08, 2007

Decent, but a little watered down.

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by ed about Iguanas Taqueria Carne Asada Super Burrito on June 08, 2007

A very good burrito, but still not my favorite. The tortilla was not as soft and chewy as I like, and the overall burrito was a bit salty. You do have a choice of beans. I opted for the whole pinto beans.

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by ed about Panera Bread Cinnamon Chip on June 08, 2007

Like the cinnamon crunch bagel in a scone form. How can you go wrong. It's not as dry as some other scones, which is a good thing in my book.

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by ed about Panera Bread Chicken Tomesto on June 08, 2007

I think the sun-dried tomato pesto really makes this sandwich. The three cheese bread is also pretty good.

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+ by ed about Panera Bread Greek Salad on June 06, 2007

I'm generally a fan of Greek salads. This one is average. The main problem was they didn't include the olives. That's a pretty key ingredient for me. The dressing is pretty good, though a little more lemon wouldn't hurt. I added chicken to mine, which is pretty good. I also chose the whole wheat baguette, which is quite good, but I've come to expect quality baked goods from Panera.

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by ed about Siam Square Eggplant Basil on June 05, 2007

This dish was pretty good, though I prefer it with a bit of pork in the mix. The eggplant pieces were pretty big, but at least they were cooked through.

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by ed about Siam Square Mussamun Curry on June 05, 2007

This is my favorite Thai dish, but I was a bit disappointed with this version. For starters, there were no peanuts in my order, and hardly any onion. The sauce was a bit thin and quite sweet. The beef was ok, at least it was the stewed kind, not just some slices added at the last minute.

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by ed about Siam Square Chicken Basil on June 05, 2007

This is a decent version of a typical Thai dish. It has a lot more veggies than most other places. The flavor is good.

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by ed about Panera Bread Chicken Pomodoro on June 05, 2007

This is a new panini at Panera. My biggest problem with this sandwich is the limited amount of meat. The mozzarella and Pomodoro sauce are pretty good, there's just not nearly enough chicken.

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by ed about Steven's Classic Philly Cheesesteaks Curly Fries on June 03, 2007

The fries are cooked to the right level of crispiness. They are a great compliment to a cheesesteak.

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by ed about Togo's Pacific Cobb on May 30, 2007

This is the Wednesday Daily Feature. It's pretty good and I'm sure it's healthier than some of the other featured sandwiches. Of course it still comes with a heaping side of kettle chips to keep it from being too healthy. There was a ton of guacamole on mine, enough to dip my chips in, but the blue cheese dressing was a little lacking.

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by ed about PHO Kim Long Pho Tai on May 30, 2007

The portion was huge, even for a large. The broth is pretty good, but the beef wasn't the best. I get mine without cilantro, but I do add the sprouts, basil, and lime juice.

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by ed about Cafe Artemis Lebni on May 29, 2007

A cheese dip/spread, sort of the consistency of cream cheese spread. The mint flavor made it rather unique. It comes with pita.

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by ed about Cafe Artemis (the restaurant itself) on May 29, 2007

I enjoyed the food, but the service was a bit sketchy. There was only one other patron in the restaurant when I was there, but the waiter spent most of the time talking to him and ignoring us. Fortunately there was a busboy/server who was very attentive to most of our needs, but he needed to get the waiter for us so we could order, and we waited quite a while to get the check.

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by ed about Cafe Artemis Chicken Beyendi on May 29, 2007

The chicken was tender and the tomato based sauce is very flavorful. The eggplant puree compliments the dish very well. My only complaint about this dish is that it doesn't come with any rice or other starch (other than a few fried pita chips), so it may not be completely filling. You can always supplement with the basket of bread they provide.

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by ed about Cafe Artemis Classic Greek Salad on May 29, 2007

This is different from the typical Greek salad I have had other places. In this case the veggies are freshly cut and doused with a bit of olive oil. A wedge of lemon is provided for you to add as desired. The feta has a bit stronger flavor then I am used to, but I liked it. Over all a pretty nice salad.

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by ed about Cafe Artemis Kibbeh on May 29, 2007

The bulgur shells are a bit hard to cut but are nice to chew on. The filling is tasty. There were two kibbeh on a bed of tzatziki sauce and a little salad on the side. The tzatziki is a nice accompaniment to the kibbeh.

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by ed about It's A Grind Coffee House (the restaurant itself) on May 25, 2007

New coffee shop is the first store opened in this new strip mall. It has a similar atmosphere to other coffee house chains. The downside is limited parking and somewhat limited seating.

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by ed about It's A Grind Coffee House Bavarian Black Cherry Blend on May 25, 2007

This is more like a shake than a coffee drink, but that's ok with me. The black cherry flavor is pretty interesting, and I enjoy the little bits of chocolate covered espresso beans.

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by ed about Hally K Ono Cafe (the restaurant itself) on May 23, 2007

This is a nice little restaurant in and old house in downtown San Jose. The service is friendly if a little slow. The food is quite good and reasonably priced.

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by ed about Hally K Ono Cafe Sweet Potato Fries on May 23, 2007

These fries are awesome. They have some sort of light coating that makes them a little crunchy. I love sweet potato!

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by ed about Hally K Ono Cafe Southwest Chicken Sandwich on May 23, 2007

This is a really good sandwich. The sauce is really nice. The spicy chipotle and pesto flavors work well together. The ciabatta bread it tasty and nicely toasted. The avocado is a great addition. My main complaint about this sandwich is that it is messy and hard to eat. The salad is a healthy side, but you can substitute steak fries, garlic fries or sweet potato fries for a little extra.

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by ed about BJ's Buffalo Chicken Pizza on May 22, 2007

Good idea, but not the best implementation. First of all, the style is closer to Pizza Hut pan pizza rather than what I think of as Chicago deep dish. Second, the Buffalo wing sauce flavor is too muted. Finally, it should really come with blue cheese dressing, not ranch.

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by ed about BJ's Harvest Hefeweizen on May 22, 2007

I love this Bavarian style Hefeweizen. It's smoky and a little sweet, not bitter like a typical hefeweizen. It doesn't need any lemon or orange. Probably the best hefe I've had since they discontinued Celis from Austin, TX.

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by ed about Athena Grill (the restaurant itself) on May 22, 2007

This is the kind of Greek restaurant I like: good food, friendly service and not so snooty or upscale. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. I like the blue ant white checkered tablecloths.

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by ed about Athena Grill Mousaká on May 22, 2007

The mousaka is good, but not great. My main complaint is that it is lacking in flavor. I think the ground sirloin needs a heavier dose of of spices. Since there were two of us splitting dishes (see the Biftekia review as well) we replaced the fries with veggies. The veggies were ok. There was quite a variety mixed together in a tomato based sauce. Again the spices were somewhat muted. I would recommend sticking with the fries as they are very good.

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by ed about Athena Grill Greek Style Fries on May 22, 2007

The fries come with many of the meals, but I wanted to review them separately since you can order them as a side. The taste very fresh, as if you cut them and friend them yourself. They are not very greasy and therefore not so heavy. The Greek spices seem to be mainly salt, garlic and parsley from what I can tell. In any case, they are some of the best fries I have had. The fries themselves are better than Gordon Biersch and if they had more garlic I think these Greek Style Fries would win hands down.

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by ed about Athena Grill Biftékia on May 22, 2007

The meal started with French bread, warm pita and the "dip of the day," which in this case was some sort of hummus. This was followed by a huge salad with tangy Greek dressing. The main dish included 3 hamburger-like patties of the seasoned beef, two different sauces, a couple lemon wedges and a huge side of fries. The beef was really tasty all by itself, but was even better with a little lemon and some of the sauce. One sauce was tzatziki and the other was a really nice olive based sauce. The Greek Style Fries were really good (see separate review).

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by ed about Togo's Tuscan Artichoke Ham on May 22, 2007

I went to Togo's on a Monday to get this sandwich forgetting that is was Tuesday's special. I don't like the Monday special (Shanghai Chicken) so I got something else instead. However, I returned to Togo's on Tuesday just to get this sandwich. I definately like it, but it's got to be seriously unhealthy.

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+ by ed about Steven's Classic Philly Cheesesteaks Sweet Cherry-Pepper Cheesesteak on May 22, 2007

The cheesesteaks are pretty good here, but I really love the cherry peppers. I'm not sure this place is as good as it was a few years back, but it's still pretty good for the Bay Area cheesesteak scene.

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by ed about My Burger Place Bacon and Cheese Burger on May 20, 2007

The burgers here are pretty good. Adding bacon is always a plus. I got a combo which comes with a drink and fries. The fries are crinkle cut, and cooked pretty well. Definitely a solid burger.

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by ed about Baja Cactus Chile Verde on May 17, 2007

The pork is nice and tender, but the verde sauce has a bit too much cilantro for my taste.

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by ed about Primanti Brothers (the restaurant itself) on May 14, 2007

I stopped by their new place in Ft. Lauderdale. I haven't been to Pramanti Bros. since my university days in Pittsburgh, PA. This shop is a lot newer and cleaner than the old place in Pittsburgh's Strip District. They also have table service here, which was pretty prompt and courteous. I did not take the chance to become reacquainted with Iron City Beer, but I suppose that's just as well.

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by ed about Primanti Brothers Pastrami and Cheese on May 14, 2007

The sandwiches come with cole slaw and fries right on them. This is what Parmanti Bros. is "almost famous" for. The pastrami is hot and tasty. The cole slaw is tangy and the Italian bread is fresh. This brough back memories of late nights from my university days in Pittsburgh, PA.

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by ed about Miller's Ale House BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich on May 13, 2007

The pork is tender, but I would prefer more sauce. The cole slaw is a good but the fries are average.

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by ed about The Cove Burger on May 11, 2007

The burger is cooked to order. The veggies are fresh and crisp. The roll is nice, but it was not so fresh. The fries are pretty good. They seem to have a bit of batter on them.

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by ed about Panera Bread (the restaurant itself) on May 07, 2007

Some times I use Panera as my "office." It has fee wireless with pretty good speed, it's not too loud (they play some jazzy music in the background), and there's plenty of food and drink. Free refils on the fountain drinks and basic coffee.

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by ed about Marie Callender's Slice Of Cream Cheese on May 07, 2007

If you like cheese cake, you'll probably like this pie. The main ingredient is a cheesecake style cream cheese filling. I'm not a big fan of their graham cracker crust.

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by ed about Vito's Ristorante & Pizzeria Meatball and Spinach Calzone on April 30, 2007

My main requirement for calzone is that it should have a lot of ricotta. This one qualifies. The meatball and spinach are quite good as are the crust and sauce (on the side as it should be, not inside).

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by ed about Vito's Ristorante & Pizzeria Italian Sub on April 30, 2007

This is listed as a cold sandwich, but you can get them to heat it up in the pizza oven. The sandwich is good, but not great. I would prefer Italian dressing instead of oil and vinegar. They do sprinkle a little oregano on top, but it's still lacking some flavor.

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by ed about Gormet Express Chicken Shawarma Platter on April 29, 2007

I love the garlic sauce! I usually get this with hummus and tabbouleh then make little mini pocket sandwiches with the pita wedges. There's hot sauce on the table if you want a little extra kick.

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by ed about Mediterranean Wraps Shawerma Plate on April 29, 2007

I had the chicken, which was pretty good. I should have asked for a bit of spice thrown in there. I like the hummus, but the Mediterranean salad was nothing special.

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by ed about Santa Ramen Tonkotsu Ramen on April 25, 2007

This is the best ramen I have had in the Bay Area. The broth is rich and flavorful and the noodles are just the right consistency: a little chewy. I added bamboo to mine.

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by ed about Panera Bread Turkey Artichoke on April 24, 2007

The spinach artichoke spread is tasty without seeming overly creamy or fattening. The basil pesto focaccia is also quite good, especially grilled as a panini.

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by ed about Bar Code Almond Milk Tea with Pearls on April 23, 2007

I generally like the pearl tea at Bar Code, but this one was disappointing. It was very weak, bot the tea and almond flavors. The pearls were still good though.

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by ed about Persian Afghan Kabob Chicken Kabob on April 23, 2007

The chicken was moist but not especially tasty. The basmati rice is pretty good. I added barbecued tomato, but the tomato was not very ripe. The service is pretty spotty. Hopefully this is just because it is relatively new (though it is related to the old Paradise restaurant of Grant Road in Mountain View).

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by ed about Hydration Pearl Milk Tea on April 23, 2007

The tea is pretty good, but I like it just a little sweeter. The tapioca pearls are sweetened nicely, but they could be softer. This was my first visit to Hydration. It's a nice enough place, but they don't have WiFi and they charge $1 per hour just to use their electricity.

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by ed about Panera Bread I.C. Mocha Almond on April 19, 2007

I could do without the toasted coconut. Pretty good, but I would stick with the capuccino chip or caraemel.

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by ed about Panera Bread I.C. Caramel on April 19, 2007

More like a shake than a coffee drink, which is ok with me.

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by ed about Panera Bread Frontega Chicken on April 19, 2007

This is a nice sandwich over all. I especially like the rosemary and onion focaccia. It comes with your choice of side (apple, chips, or bread).

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+ by ed about Togo's Tuscan Artichoke Ham on April 17, 2007

This sandwich is the Tuesday "Daily Feature", which means you get a sandwich and kettle chips for a pretty good price. The artichoke spread is quite good, though sometimes they put on too much.

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by ed about Mango Caribbean "Banana Tree" on April 12, 2007

Similar to bananas foster except for the chocolate drizzle and coconut flavored ice cream. I barely even noticed the chocolate, which was fine since the sauce is already quite good. The bananas were cooked pretty well: soft but not mushy. The coconut ice cream is a nice touch.

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by ed about Mango Caribbean “Negril Beach” on April 12, 2007

This is a great bread pudding. The pudding itself is dense and quite good, but it's the sauce that really shines. The rum sauce is think and golden brown. The rum raisin ice cream is a great accompaniment.

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by ed about Mango Caribbean “Kingstown Town” on April 12, 2007

This is pretty good as a side dish, but I like my plantains a little riper and sweeter.

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by ed about Mango Caribbean “Tobago Special” on April 12, 2007

This takes the good flavors of the jerked chicken and adds red beans & rice and coconut milk. I think the coconut milk enhances the flavors of the jerked chicken if that is possible. Add some hot sauce if you want a little heat.

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by ed about Mango Caribbean “Trinidad Special” on April 12, 2007

I had the chicken roti. The roti is thin and chewy. The curry chicken filling was flavorful without being over powering. You can choose how spicy you want it: mild, medium or hot. It's sort of like a Caribbean burrito. It came with red beans & rice and some vegetables.

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by ed about Mango Caribbean “Reggae Platter” on April 12, 2007

The jerked chicken is very flavorful with just a touch of spicy. This is basically a boneless version of the jerked joints served with accompaniments.

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by ed about Mango Caribbean “Jamaican” on April 12, 2007

Tasty meat filling in a flaky crust. The meat is well seasoned. The patties are even better with a dash of one of the various hot sauces available at the restaurant.

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by ed about Mauds Ice Cream Poor Bear's Delight on April 12, 2007

Creamy ice cream with bits of honeycomb. Would prefer a bit more flavor but it's quite good. A single scoop is pretty small but the cone is quite tall.

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by ed about Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Onion on April 12, 2007

This is quite good, especially with the dipping sauce. Though if I eat much it starts to make me a little nauseas.

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by ed about Cafe Gyros Chicken Gyro Platter on April 12, 2007

The chicken is not as good as the regular gyro, but as long as you add the hot sauce it's all good!

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by ed about Cafe Gyros Regular Gyro Platter on April 12, 2007

The gyro meat is pretty typical, from one of those big hunks on a spit. They slice it off and grill it up. Ask for it spicy, because they have a really good hot sauce. You can also get the sauce on the side.

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by ed about Mio Vicino Rum Raisin Bread Pudding on April 10, 2007

The bread pudding is light and creamy, but it did not have enough spices and sweetness for my taste.

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by ed about Mio Vicino Greek Salad on April 10, 2007

This is definitely not my favorite Greek salad, but it's not too bad. The mint was a bit odd to me and the dressing could have used more lemon and oregano.

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by ed about Mio Vicino Penne with Chicken on April 10, 2007

The browned garlic sauce is not all that tasty and is a little too oily. The dash of chili flakes makes it a bit more interesting.

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by ed about Swagat Indian Cuisine South Indian Combo on April 10, 2007

Swagat was the first place I ever tried dosa, so I may be a little biased. Their sambar is also quite good.

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by ed about House of Siam Mussaman Beef Curry on April 10, 2007

Pretty good version of one of my favorite Thai dishes. I prefer Mussaman with carrots as well.

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by ed about Panera Bread Cinnamon Crunch Bagel on April 10, 2007

Really good bagel, especially tosted with a little cream cheese. The cinnamon and sugar is caramelized on the top to make it crunchy.

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by ed about Habana Cuba Restaurant Ropa Vieja - DINNER on April 10, 2007

This stew is tasty and well seasoned.

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by ed about Fresh Choice Granny's Tapioca Pudding. on April 10, 2007

This is usually quite good, though a little inconsistent. I like it best when it's really thick. Try some with the chocolate brownie or the bread pudding muffin. You can eat as much as you like which could be considered a plus or a minus.

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by ed about Pasta Pomodoro Insalata di Spinaci on April 10, 2007

The best salad at Pasta Pomodoro. The bacon and caramelized onions really make the salad. You can get this as a side salad or an entree.

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by ed about Udupi Palace Masala Dosa on April 06, 2007

The dosas here are fresh and crispy and the masala filling is quite tasty. It comes with sambar and a really good coconut chutney. You can add idly or vada or just order the Udupi Special which comes with both.

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by ed about Udupi Palace Plain Uthappam on April 06, 2007

I like the dosas better, but the uthappam are also pretty good. There are a bunch of different versions you can get, but even the plain one is pretty good.

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by ed about Taqueria Los Cunados Chips and Salsa Bar on April 06, 2007

You can't beat the price! The chips are average, but some of the salsas are exceptional. I love the green salsa. It's creamy (avocado maybe?) and a little sour. The red salsas are ok and the salsa fresca is pretty good.

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by ed about Taqueria Los Cunados Horchata on April 06, 2007

If you like milk and cinnamon, you gotta try horchata. It is a rice based drink which may or may not contain milk, but is in any case quite "milky". Los Cunados makes theirs in a big jar and ladles it our in Styrofoam cups. It is well sweetened and just the right touch of cinnamon and other spices. It's a great accompaniment for a super beef burrito.

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by ed about Fresh Choice Athenian Greek Salad on April 04, 2007

This is their best pre-made salad yet!

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by ed about Tapioca Express Chicken Katsu with Rice on April 03, 2007

The chicken is pretty good as are the veggies. I'm not a big fan of the egg.

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+ by ed about Tapioca Express Chocolate Milk Tea w/Pearls on April 03, 2007

This is probably my favorite pearl tea drink. The pearls are really good at Tapioca Express: chewy and a little sweet. they basically just add chocolate syrup to their normal milk tea, but it's quite tasty.

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by ed about Panera Bread I.C. Cappuccino Chip on April 03, 2007

I love this cold coffee drink. It's basically a blended, iced coffee drink with cappuccino chip blended in. The chips really make the drink, although sometimes they blend it too much. Then the chips are just powder. It's much better when the chips are still a little chunky.

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by ed about Carnivore Dinner Grill on April 02, 2007

This is one of the most famous restaurants for tourists in Narobi. It is similar to the Brazilian style restaurants where they grill various sorts of meats and bring them to your table on skewers. The meal service started with a hot towel followed by mixed vegetable soup and bread. The soup was pureed, so it was hard to tell which veggies were included, but it was pretty good. They bring out a huge double-decker lazysusan with various salads and sauces for the meats. Salads included green salad (tasted bitter to me), corn (this one was tasty), matooke (green banana in spicy coconut sauce - very good), and some local greens. The meats included: chicken (average, but the garlic sauce was good), pork sparerib (nothing special), osterich meatball (quite well seasoned), chicken wings in honey (bland), lamb chop (nicely grilled and flavored), pork sausage (tasty), turkey (moist but needed sauce), roast lamb (juicy and flavorful), beef (fatty but good), pork (juicy but a little bland), crocodile (a bit too fishy tasting for me). The experience was pretty fun, but I'm not sure the food is worth the price.

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by ed about Okonomiyaki Chibo Okonomiyaki on March 11, 2007

Okinomiyaki is a fun dish I was first introduced to in Japan. It's basically cabbage and rice flour mixed with a bunch of meat and/or veggies then grilled sort of like a pancake. I ordered one with pork and mochi. The restaurant is sort of tepanyaki style, and so the chef does all the cooking right in front of you. He artfully grilled the okonomiyaki in a nearly perfect circle then decoratively covered it with plum sauce and mayo. It was even better then the ones I've had in Tokyo!

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by ed about Taqueria La Bamba Super Burrito with Carne Asada on March 11, 2007

La Bamba set the standard for me for big carne asada burritos. The beef is chopped and heated on the grill. the tortillas are also warmed on the grill. It's amazing to see the staff whip one of these big boys together in no time flat. The warm meat melts the cheese and the rice and beans tie it all together. So far I have only had one other burrito that comes close to La Bamaba, and that is Los Cunados in Milpitas.

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+ by ed about Quiznos Cabo Chicken on March 11, 2007

This is my current favorite sandwich at Quiznos (my previous favorites have all be discontinued). The chipotle mayo has a nice kick and the guacamole add a nice creamy texture.

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by ed about Armadillo Willy's Real Texas BBQ The Belly Buster on March 11, 2007

This is the perfect selection for a small group that wants to try a little of everything. I've never gotten this with less than 3 people, and even then it was more than we could manage to eat. The baby back ribs, brisket and pork roast are all top notch. I've only had it with the Andouille Sausage which is also great. The chicken and Texas ribs are good, but I prefer the other meats. Try both the mild and spicy sauces. You can even mix them!

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by ed about Armadillo Willy's Real Texas BBQ Willy's Famous Baby Back Ribs on March 11, 2007

Great ribs! They tend to be a little on the drier side because they are smoked instead of boiled like a lot of other ribs. The flavor is great, even without the sauce. I prefer the mild sauce for the flavor, but the spicy jalapeño sauce can definitely kick it up.

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+ by ed about Chili's Cajun Chicken Sandwich on March 10, 2007

This is a tasty Cajun chicken sandwich. The Awesome Blossom strings really add to the overall flavor, though they also contribute to making it a bit unhealthy. When I'm in the mood for a sandwich at Chili's, this is what I usually go for.

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by ed about Safeway Italian Wedding Soup on March 10, 2007

This is a tasty and hardy, fun soup. I think it's fun because of the acini di pepe pasta. These are little tiny beads of pasta about the size of peppercorns (which it was named for). The meatballs add to the hardiness of the soup.

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by ed about Safeway Sausage and Chicken Gumbo on March 10, 2007

Safeway's take on a Cajun staple. This gumbo has just enough spice to make it interesting without overpowering. There's plenty of sausage and chicken in there.

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by ed about Safeway Priomo Italiano Sandwich on March 10, 2007

This is my favorite sandwich at Safeway, and they have some pretty good ones. The rustic Italian bread is dense and chewy. There's plenty of meat and cheese. The olive mix and herb spread are awesome. This can be a messy ordeal, but definitely worth it.

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by ed about Chevys Fresh Mex Sizzling Fajitas:Sizzling Steak on March 10, 2007

Tons of sizzling grilled steak and veggies with a side of rice and beans. Other toppings include guacamole, sour cream, salsa and lettuce (cheese is extra - try the mixed cheese). Roll them up in warm, flour tortillas fresh from "El Machino" (the tortilla making machine).

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by ed about Taqueria Los Cunados Super Burrito on March 10, 2007

One of my two favorite burrito places in the Bay Area (the other is La Bamba in Mountain View). The carne asada is my absolute favorite, but the chicken is also very good. Their burritos are pretty hefty with just the right combination of fillings. Service is fast and they have a free chips and salsa bar.

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by ed about Ramen HALU HALU Ramen on March 10, 2007

This is one of the better ramen I have had in the Bay Area. The broth is pretty rich and the thick noodles are a bit chewy (which I like). The pork is very tender, but the slice is awfully thin. You can add extras of all the toppings including some others such as cabbage, corn and egg.

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by ed about Togo's #9 Hot Pastrami Sandwich on March 09, 2007

I may not know what "real" pastrami is supposed to be, but this is truly the best I have ever had.

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by ed about Chili's Molten Chocolate Cake on March 09, 2007

Who can say no to steaming hot, molten chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream on top? I sure can't. The "Magic Shell" style chocolate topping and caramel drizzle make it even more irresistible.

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