Text - I took advantage of this first day back from a loooong weekend away with my in-laws in a place with no cell reception to get a relaxing 80 minute spa ritual pedicure at Violet Hour salon.  When I came in, I was 45 minutes early and had no idea I would be able to use the spa facilities too!\n\nI got comfy in my robe and got a quick tour.  Because I was unprepared for this trip, I guess I am lucky it is clothing optional! (women have our own space, fear not!) - it was definitely quiet in the morning.  I took a dip in the large jacuzzi and checked out the cool mist room.  Very nice, but not as cool as qua's snowy soapflakes.  I took a quick shower and went to the vanity area.  There were not as many products as I expected and the lone lotion bottle was empty.  My technician popped in early so I was able to get started before my appointment.\n\nJennifer is awesome - I highly recommend her.  She told me about the 3 types of pedicures I could choose from, so I chose the moisturizing and exfoliating.  After a soak, I got scrubbed with an exfoliating scrub and painted with a moisturizing masque on my legs and feet, which were covered by hot towels.  The massage chair kept me relaxed throughout.  I picked a beautiful copper color polish (my favorite)!\n\nJennifer and I had a lot to talk about - we both are foodies.  We chatted a lot and I got hungrier as I prepared for my first visit to Estiatorio Milos and the famous 3 course lunch deal.  In the end, I sat for 20 minutes to dry my feet and got to keep the toe separator thingies.  This was definitely a nice treat.\n\nI had a slight issue with check-out - I was overcharged and noticed once my credit card was run.  I got the difference put back on the card immediately, but not without a little persistence on my end.  However, everyone was pleasant on staff that I encountered.
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Text - I really love Whole Foods. But it is pretty pricey. I think their produce is in better condition compared to Sunflower Market though. I go here a lot,. I love the gelato and sorbet they have over in the bakery section, expensive, but gooood. There was a Jamba Juice in the front area, but now it is just whole foods and some Allegro Coffee Company. Anyhow, i love whole foods the downside is they're expensive.
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Text - Is it just me or is Paradise Bakery in a serious sandwich decline? The service remains friendly but their quality has dropped off. They went from offering interesting lunch options (loved that Thai wrap) to very average ones with skimpy portions.  Where's the meat??
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Text - Way too pretentious (and I don't mind a bit of that!) From the 20 minute wait in the lounge (which seemed intentional) even with reservations, to the massive neon light on the ceiling \""representing Gordon Ramsay's hand strokes while he cooks\"" (granted, it IS his restaurant), to the wheel 'o meat they cart around the restaurant on a mirrored trolley, to the bland Wellington we waited 45 minutes for then had to send back because it came out well done not medium rare (I am even more shocked they let it leave the kitchen this way). It also seemed one of our waiters needed to get 'permission' from someone managing the kitchen in order for us to send it back. The best part of this meal was the british ale onion soup that we started with. Hubs also liked the Caesar salad with scotch egg.\n\nThey have an army of staff assigned to your table but somehow the service gets lost in all of this. (Head waiter, Sommelier, Jr Waiter, Water Guy). Who is who again? \n\nFor a $400 bill (for 2 people, wine and tip) I expected to like more than the soup.
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Text - I had the bacon eggs breakfast with sourdough toast.  Every time the food and the staff are awesome!
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Text - Will not go back. The floors and tables were dirty.
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Text - My coworker likes to eat here when we're at the mall over lunch, and honestly, the place had to grow on me (seriously half a year).  I've worked out my formula -- a half sandwich (winner: roast beef gorg) and a pastry or dessert (winner: palmier but I'm working thru the ho hum case).\n\nWhat has won me over:  fresh, chewy breads, the mgr who is bussing tables alongside the rest of the staff, the bussers themselves are friendly, a microwave if you have to heat up small kid's food, even a courtesy phone!  They really try to make your whole experience pleasant... the level of detail to customer orientation is pretty amazing, it's all in small ways but adds up. \n\nActually the phone is what gave it the 4th star... it's just soooo... courteous.  Goodness forbid I'm without my cell or the battery is dead, but I will appreciate that phone is there one day.. I'm sure.
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Text - I thought Crossroads Farm lessons were good enough until I went to a different stable. The group lessons are not very effective and the tack is not in good shape. One lady actually fell off her horse because the stirrup strap broke.  \nHopefully they have improved since I was there which was about a year ago.
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yuck. boring and bland \""night spot\"" in Uptown.  RIDICULOUSLY OVERPRICED BEER.  $5 for a High Life?????? This is not communist Russia, this is the U S of A.  So, keep your prices for American classics $3 and below, you pinkos.