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Chrysanthi's

Chrysanthi's

204 Route 13, Brookline, 03033, United States Of America

Greek • Cheese • Italian • Seafood


"We arrived at 6:00 PM on a Monday, and the dining room was nearly full, with only two tables available. The noise level was overwhelming, almost unbearably loud. I even resorted to using earplugs meant for rock concerts, but they didn’t help much. Next time, I’ll opt for a seat in the bar area, where it was much quieter, without loud patrons trying to out-shout each other or children running around, which can be quite distracting. I do wonder when new parents will learn to manage their kids, as it used to be in the past when children were seen but not heard. Despite this, the food and portion sizes were impressive, and the service was good. My only real complaint was the overwhelming noise from other diners and their unruly children, which the restaurant cannot control. I would suggest visiting during the quieter hours in the afternoon, around 2-3 PM, to avoid the busy meal times. If you notice the parking lot is busy when you arrive, it might be best to sit in the bar if seats are available. By 7 PM on the night we visited, the bar was full with no available seats. My total bill was $34.90: - Veal Parmesan Sub: $7.95 - French Fries: $3.75 - Pepsi: $1.70 - Subtotal: $27.20 - Tax (MA meal tax): $1.70 - Tip: $6.00 The restaurant has ample free parking on the side, with accessible parking right at the front, complete with a wheelchair ramp leading to the entrance."

Al Boccalino

Al Boccalino

1 Yesler Way, Seattle, 98104, United States Of America

Soup • Wine • Pasta • Coffee


"We arrived early and were asked to come back when they were ready for us, as another class was still finishing up. We decided to take a walk up the street while we waited. When we returned, we were greeted by three different people who seemed a bit confused. We were seated and placed our drink orders. After about 15 or 20 minutes, other people started to arrive, and the class began. We cooked our own food following their recipes and then shared the meal with 12 other diners in the group. For $35.00 per person, we received an appetizer, a soup, an entrée, a side dish, and a dessert, all while cooking with the assistance of their head chef. The staff was friendly and fun, the ambiance was romantic and dark, but the cost without the Groupon was a bit expensive for my taste. The head chef, Jeremy, was excellent. He delegated tasks efficiently, gave clear directions, engaged in great conversation, and explained the cooking process thoroughly. By the end of the meal, I had enjoyed two servings of Gnocchi, a bowl of Zuppa, two pieces of lasagna, about two cups of blanched carrots, and Banana's Foster. Overall, I will definitely be back. I enjoyed the hands-on cooking experience and the interaction provided by the staff, but Jeremy's expertise really made the class enjoyable. If it had been someone less passionate or knowledgeable about cooking, the experience could have been lacking. We will definitely return to try out their mid-winter class."

Dough Boy's Pizzeria

Dough Boy's Pizzeria

60 Salina St, 13027, Baldwinsville, United States

Pizza • American • Pizzeria • North American


"I 'll start by saying the food was delicious and the staff were extremely nice. It 's the best pizza my family has had in the area and the closest we 've had to NYC pizza. Order: We ordered the Bella Grey and the New Yorker. Flavor: The New Yorker was simple but delicious with bits of roasted garlic. I like garlic and would like more roasted garlic than the bits that were on there, but the flavor was still good. The bread also tastes like bread rather than cardboard that seems to be common in the area. The Bella Grey was good, but it came with Alfredo sauce that seemed a bit light on the parmesan. Toppings were a bit spread, but it seems like either a little more toppings or more parmesan would have fixed that. Crust: The dough in the center gave in when picked up and the dough closer to the edge of the crust was more solid. I would like more toppings, but I understand that the pizza wouldn 't hold together. For those that care about the toppings sliding off, you would need a thicker dough. With that said, the slice held together when folded which solves most issues with NYC style pizzas. I personally don 't care if the crust can hold everything, I will always prefer more toppings. Quality: There seems to be some care put into the dough in terms of how the dough was made and how it 's cooked. A stone oven is used and the result is a crust that tastes like bread. Staff: The staff were friendly over the phone and in store. Over the phone they were asked if we had ordered from them before, explained their restaurant, and mentioned their 'A ' health inspection rating. In store, they explained how they made the pizzas which is what sets them apart from the other pizzarias. The owner also mentioned that if we wanted to get our pizza extra crispy, we just needed to ask. The crispiness is made to order. Despite my concerns with flavor, everything else made the experience a good one. I rounded my score up to a five since I can 't give it a 4.7 and giving a rating of 4.0 wouldn 't be fair in this case. I will be ordering from here again."