Stopped by The Corner for lunch. Cool old house vibe, rustic inside. Owner came by and just talked with us for a bit, real friendly. Had the pasta, solid. Nothing fancy but the place has its own thing going. Chill spot.

Shared the tomahawk and honestly the chimichurri made it worth it. Meat was tender, bread pudding with coffee hit the spot after. Good spot if you&#39;re heading to a show nearby.

The group menu here is solid for big get-togethers&mdash;we did the feast option for 8 people and everyone left happy. Service kept up with our table pretty well. Good pick if you&#39;re organizing a dinner with friends. 😊

The coffee tasting here is a solid pick&mdash;three different brewing methods in one go. Nice way to get a feel for local beans. Pastries were good too, though I wished they&#39;d pair a wine flight with the tasting.

The gallo pinto with eggs was solid and the fresh juice made it even better. Good spot for a quick breakfast.

The service here was really friendly, and I appreciated that they didn&rsquo;t rush us at all. I had the Vietnamese-style bowl with fish on top&mdash;very tasty, though not quite what I pictured. The seating was comfortable too, which made it easy to just sit back and enjoy the meal. A nice, low-key spot for a relaxed dinner.

The vegan cooking class was really nice. We made some good dishes and the instructor was patient. The gluten-free chocolate chiffon cake though, that was the highlight for me. Light and not too sweet. I&#39;d go back just for that slice. Wish the class was a bit longer, but overall a good afternoon.

Solid neighborhood find&mdash;the area&rsquo;s buzzing with bars and restaurants if you want to keep the night going. Food was decent, nothing crazy, but I&rsquo;d come back for the vibe.

The atmosphere here is cozy and inviting, perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion. The owner is very friendly and ensures that every guest feels welcome.

The coconut flan was solid. Sweet but not too heavy, exactly what I needed for a quick break. Place was busy but I got my order fast. No complaints. Would grab it again if I&#39;m in the area.

The falafel here is seriously good. I&#39;ve tried a lot of places and this one stands out. The place is clean and the food is halal, which I appreciate. I just wish the seating was a bit more comfortable, but honestly, the falafel makes up for it. I&#39;d come back just for that.

The ginger in everything really stood out&mdash;so fresh and punchy. Warm sake hit the spot too. Service was chill and friendly.

The stuffed mushrooms were really fresh, and the lamb meatballs had good flavor. Service was fine, just a bit slow. Heads up about the 10% table fee, but it&#39;s a solid spot.

Great thin-crust pizza and they didn&#39;t rush us at all. Wine list is solid too. Staff even brought over a little something after we finished eating. Nice touch.

Stopped here before a match and grabbed the doenjang jjigae&mdash;hearty and hit the spot. Seafood pizza was a fun twist too. Prices were fair. A cold beer would&#39;ve made it perfect though.

Tomato soup was thick and had a good kick to it. Pulled pork sandwich came with plenty of meat, bun held up fine. Place feels more like a coffee shop than a restaurant, but that&#39;s fine for a quick bite. Would&#39;ve liked the fries a bit crispier though.

We walked in because we saw the wood-fired oven from the street. Pizza crust was nice and crisp, burrata and prosciutto on top tasted fresh. The carbonara from the giant Parm wheel was fun to watch, not gonna lie. Service was friendly and knew their stuff. Only thing, it got a bit loud inside, but I&#39;d still come back for that pizza.

Great spot by Yamuni. The Argentine owner&#39;s been here 20 years and it shows&mdash;he&#39;s always around making sure things run smooth. Jazz playing, old photos on the walls. Had a nice meal, service was solid.

The mixed grill for two was solid&mdash;meat cooked right and seasoned well. Good Argentinian wine list too. Staff were friendly enough.

The live music was great even with the place half empty. Canasta de carne hit the spot. Server let us chill for two hours without hovering.

The staff really listened when I asked about gluten-free options. They adjusted a salad for me without making a fuss. Vegetarian choices are a bit limited, but the fresh ingredients made up for it. I appreciated that they didn&#39;t rush me. Just wish they had more clearly labeled the menu. Still, a solid spot for a light meal.

Stumbled into this cafe while killing time near the theater foyer. The apple pie with ice cream was the highlight&mdash;warm, not too sweet, and the coffee came out with this little theatrical presentation. Staff were friendly enough. Prices felt fair for the area. Wouldn&#39;t mind stopping by again if I&#39;m in the neighborhood.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Dim sum was solid, roast duck had that nice crispy skin. Portions are big, almost too big for one person honestly. Service was fast which I appreciated since I was in a hurry. Place gets busy around noon so come early if you want a table.

Stopped by for a quick dinner and the place is clean, modern, nothing fancy. Owner was friendly, staff sweet. Got the casado, portion was decent for the price, didn&#39;t leave hungry. Not the most mind-blowing food but for what you pay it&#39;s fair. I&#39;d come back if I&#39;m in the area and want something simple.

Seated right away on a busy Saturday, that never happens. Staff kept checking on us, food was solid. Music was fun but not too loud. Good spot in the neighborhood.

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