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Mary's Vine

Mary's Vine

211 Kenmawr Ave, Rankin, United States Of America

Wine • Full • Brunch • Drinks


"I’m going to start this by saying I only leaving rating when a place is horrible or phenomenal. My boyfriend and I went to @marysvine followed by @thestudyatmarysvine just outside of Pittsburgh last night. First, the environment is unique for so many reasons. It doesn’t feel like a chain or that you are simply another number coming through the door. Having such a detailed, rich atmosphere, this place makes you feel special, almost regal. The wine room is beautiful to look at, as are the large windows and church organ. The service is knowledgeable and thorough, looking to make sure you have the best experience possible. The wine list is the largest I’ve seen in the area. Being able to see detailed photos of the seasonal food menu on iPads is wonderful. The food is thoughtful, and frankly, exquisite. The flavor of the pairings still makes my mouth water. Unlike other restaurants, we weren’t rushed, making it feel much more like an experience rather than an exchange. At the end of our meal, we quietly looked at each other and asked each other’s ranking of the evening up to that point. We agreed on 9.25 and couldn’t recall another experience we’ve ranked higher. Following dinner we headed downstairs to @thestudyatmarysvine where the entrance is enough to set the tone for the evening. You enter through a painting into what feels like another time. The smell of leather and cigars fills the air while your eyes look over the detailed couches, walls of books, and humidor. The iPad menu allow you to see the options with a beautiful photo and listed details of each crafted cocktail. You feel both relaxed and rewarded in The Study. As we sat in the leather chairs, we decided the rating jumped to 9.75. Although we feel more people need to know about the experience, we also like that it feels like a well kept secret outside of the city. This place would be perfect for a quality, luxurious birthday, anniversary, or intimate reception. I will absolutely recommend this place to everyone. We will be back. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"

Johnny Carino's

Johnny Carino's

1652 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78416, United States

Pub • Pizza • Drinks • Chicken


"We visited Carino's Italian restaurant recently, which is how we refer to it. After attending a symphony on Sunday afternoon, we decided to stop by for dinner. Although Carino's is a national chain, we had never eaten there before. We'd heard good things, so we thought we’d give it a try—and we're glad we did! For appetizers, we ordered the Sicilian Fire Sticks, and they were fantastic! According to the menu, they are made with tomato basil tortillas filled with Italian sausage, chicken, bacon, Roma tomatoes, jalapeños, and Italian cheese, served with a spicy marinara and ranch dressing. My partner opted for the Shredded Beef Pappardelle. The menu describes it as large Northern-style egg pasta topped with roast beef, marinated onions, carrots, and a burgundy tomato sauce. He said the burgundy cream sauce really set the roast beef apart from other dishes he'd had. I chose the Spicy Romano Chicken, which features bowtie pasta, cayenne pepper, a Romano cream sauce, mushrooms, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, and green onions. It was a bit too spicy for my taste, but not overwhelmingly so. Reducing the cayenne pepper would make it perfect for me, as I really enjoyed the pasta. We decided not to drink alcohol that night, so we picked some Italian sodas instead. The menu boasts an original alcohol-free recipe, available with or without cream, in flavors like raspberry, blackberry, lemon, orange, cherry, and vanilla (with unlimited refills!). My partner had the raspberry soda, while I chose the cherry. We might have looked a bit silly with our fruity drinks, but they were delicious! Despite the restaurant being crowded, the service was good. Our waiter was attentive and did his best to keep us satisfied, although it was clear he had a lot of tables to manage. We made sure to tip him extra for his effort. The atmosphere was quite nice, like most national chains. The decor was pleasant and contributed to a welcoming experience. The prices were reasonable—not cheap, but fair for the quality of food and overall experience. It’s a great option for anyone on a university budget who wants to impress a date. Carino's has earned a spot on our list of favorite restaurants. We’re definitely glad we tried it!"

Johnny Carino's

Johnny Carino's

988 W Highway 287 Byp, 75165, Waxahachie, United States

Pizza • Salads • Italian • Seafood


"Conflicted. That's how feel about leaving this review. Johnny Carino's has been a long-time favorite of mine and was sad when the one in Fort Worth permanently closed. Heading to Waxahachie for my son's baseball game, on Valentine's Day, we see a Carino's and were thrilled! We knew we'd be eating there after his game was over. I am incredibly sad to leave this review...the restaurant atmosphere was not at all what Carino's is about, it was unwelcoming dirty. The wait to be seated was less than an hour which we were pleasantly surprised seeing that it was V-Day, but the wait to get our dinner was another hour...still no problem, we expected that. The waitress was a dingbat, kept forgetting to bring us simple things like silverware, drinks, straw, etc. We could see the cooking station and there was only 1 chef handling ALL these orders AND carryout orders..poor guy! That's why I didn't complain about my meal, I wanted to give him grace...he was running around busy. He's the only reason I gave this place 2 stars. But in all honesty, my plate (Spicy Ramano) was COLD, not lukewarm but cold. It's a shame because the flavor itself was good. My husband son's plates were nice and hot (Skilletini) but the flavor was not great. I saw one waitress spill a drink all over the cooking/pasta area and left it! I don't know, the whole place felt gross, the bathroom was dirty, table were not wiped, napkins and used silverware under tables. Like I said before, I'm sad to leave this review."