Menuism - YourPersonalChef's Reviews

Asheville, NC: Panera Bread - "Excellent Fresh Baked Bread & Pastries"

2009-01-12T10:04:22-08:00

Review of Panera Bread at 1843 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803

While Panera is a chain, and would not be my first stop in Asheville, a town that has so many great local cafes and bakeries, it is a unique idea and a great resource. Free and unlimited wireless, very comfortable and classy seating areas, upscale feel with moderate prices. You can sit near ...

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Asheville, NC: Bruegger's Bagels - "Average bagel place"

2009-01-12T09:57:31-08:00

Review of Bruegger's Bagels at 160 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803-2680

by YourPersonalChef:

I guess as a native New Yorker, I might be a little more picky about bagels than my brethren from North Carolina! While Bruegger’s is certainly acceptable for a cup of coffee and a bagel while you are on the go, I would not give it any kind of high rating. The atmosphere is like a dunk...

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Asheville, NC: Rosetta's Kitchen - "Not worth a detour - so many better places in Asheville"

2009-01-12T09:51:17-08:00

Review of Rosetta's Kitchen at 116 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-2815

by YourPersonalChef:

Asheville residents are spoiled for choice in terms of vegan and vegetarian options, so there is not much of a reason to go to Rosetta’s Kitchen unless you are in the neighborhood and have time pressure. Otherwise, head to Laughing Seed for a truly great meal. Rosetta’s is simila...

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Asheville, NC: Mela - "Nice ambience, food usually good"

2009-01-12T09:46:56-08:00

Review of Mela at 70 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-2823

by YourPersonalChef:

I ate at Mela a few times, and it’s a nice place, charming. However, the food is occasionally uneven, thus the 4-star rating. Also, some dishes are not at all authentic and you will want to ask for spicy if you like it hotter than the bland American palate. Overall, good place and mos...

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Asheville, NC: Laughing Seed Cafe - "What a Great Place!"

2008-12-22T22:14:22-08:00

Review of Laughing Seed Cafe at 40 Wall St, Asheville, NC 28801

by YourPersonalChef:

I miss this place so much! I only had the privilege of living in Asheville for a year, but this fine vegetarian restaurant is one of the many reasons I miss Asheville now. Laughing Seed is an Asheville institution. Cheap, fun, creative, and classy. World cuisine – think raw tapas one...

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Chicago, IL: Chicago Diner - "Fantastic, creative vegan fare"

2008-12-22T22:08:28-08:00

Review of Chicago Diner at 3411 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657-2414

by YourPersonalChef:

I fail to understand some of the other reviewers’ comments. Perhaps there are too many people writing who really don’t understand what it is to eat a vegan meal! The Chicago Diner is perhaps the best place in the country for creative, unpretentious, fresh and delicious vegan food...

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Teaneck, NJ: Dougies Bar-B-Que - "Heart Attack on a Plate"

2008-12-16T20:38:56-08:00

Review of Dougies Bar-B-Que at 184 W Englewood Ave, Teaneck, NJ 07666-3512

by YourPersonalChef:

I can’t figure out why Dougies is still in business, and has several locations. The food is totally unhealthy, the atmosphere is fast foodish, and the service is pretty much terrible. It is not even cheap. Still, families come here year after year. No accounting for taste. If you w...

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Passaic, NJ: Jerusalem Grill - "Closed"

2008-12-16T20:35:34-08:00

Review of Jerusalem Grill at 234 Main Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055

by YourPersonalChef:

This place is out of business now.

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New York, NY: Broadway's Jerusalem II Kosher - "Average Kosher pizza place"

2008-12-16T20:33:12-08:00

Review of Broadway's Jerusalem II Kosher at 1375 Broadway Frnt 1, New York, NY 10018-7001

by YourPersonalChef:

Nobody would come here on a special occasion, but when you are in midtown and have to get a cheap lunch, J2 (as it is known) will do the trick for under ten bucks. Ambience is terrible, service is worse, but if you’ve been eating at kosher pizza places your whole life, you won’t k...

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New York, NY: Darna - "Excellent Kosher Moroccan"

2008-11-17T10:31:31-08:00

Review of Darna at 600 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10024

by YourPersonalChef:

You won’t come to Darna for the great service; this place is Israeli-owned and operated, and most of the service is provided by Israeli hipsters, clad in all-black and obviously bored with their jobs. If you are lucky enough to get attention from your overworked busboy who comes from So...

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