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Blue. Your Friday night just got a lot more exciting! \n\nThe restaurant was busy, but not jam packed on an impromptu Friday night dinner date. While we weren't dressed to the nines, they were ok with letting us in! \n\nThere is a lot to choose from on the menu, but the way it is divided makes it much more navigable. It is divided into appetizers, mid courses, salads, cheese courses, entrees, and specials. \n\nWe began with the Tega Hills bibb lettuce salad with warm duck confit, as well as the Moroccan Kefta meatballs. The salad was scrumptious. It was really working that whole sweet and salty thing. Meatballs were not my pick, but WOW they were good. Served with a charmoula sauce which is heavy on the garlic, parsley and cumin, in a very good way.\n\nPer our waitress' recommendation (who was GREAT by the way), I had the pan seared Australian sea bass. It was served on top of a diced butternut squash with ginger brown butter. It was light yet decadent at the same time. \n\nOur waitress gave great recommendations and was totally enthusiastic about the menu. I love it when people get as excited about food as me. We really enjoyed our experience and would be back in a flash.
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Invited another couple to join us for dinner and a play on a Friday night. The owner took us to our table and was clairvoyant as he asked if we were on our way to the play. When we responded yes, he looked at his watch and said we has plenty of time, but he would assure our waiter new we had a hard stop at 7:45pm.\n\nWell, the service was impeccable and the food was very good. The crowd was a diverse group of couples and small groups and everyone seemed to be enjoying the food and the ambience.\n\nThe calamari was excellent, very light and not greasy. My wife and I shared the greens salad and the Mediterranean mixer plate and both were very good. I had the Sea Bass with squash. It was larger and a tad heavier than I expected and would have appreciated a smaller portion, but the dish was very good nonetheless. My wife had the flank steak and it was delicious (she shared a bite).\n\nWine selection was more than adequate and the dessert (cafe la coq) was very good.\n\nI don't give 5 stars easily, so 4 stars from me is very good!
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I went here for my birthday and it was a very lovely dinner. There was a jazz band playing which gave the place a good atmosphere. It's classy and a perfect celebration or romantic dinner spot. It is pricey though so plan to spend a pretty penny. My husband and I shared the Flatbread and the Scallops and for dinner i had the Beef Tenderloin and he got the Duo of Wild Boar. The food was fabulous! Juicy and very flavorful. Every dish was presented beautifully and tasted as good as it looked. I was very happy and reallllly full by the end of the night. If you have the money or a special occasion to celebrate do it at Blue, you won't be disappointed!
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Highly accommodating for allergies and food preferences. Good service, quality food and robust drink/wine menu. Would definitely go again.
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We went here for New Year Eve. This was our second time at Blue and it was just as good as the first time. Impeccable service. Energetic and Chic Ambiance. The Lemon Drop Martini was so good that I had two and I have been known to send it back to the bar if it is not made right.\n\nMy Butternut Squash was rich, perfectly spices with the right amount of creamy taste. My Pan Roasted Grouper was cooked just right and very fresh but I wasn't overly crazy about how it was spiced. \n\nWe capped the night by sharing a piece of Chocolate cake and it was delicious..
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I liked my meal here. Good solid food, but not really anything earth shattering or innovative. We had the crab cakes, scallops (which were EXCELLENT) and striped bass which was good. They really shine in the dessert area though, the bread pudding Brioche was absolutely fabulous. Service was very attentive. The crowd was a little weird, there were super casual people and very dressed up people. The cocktails were excellent, overall it was good but not anything that I am dying to go back for.
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We were excited to dine at Blue as part of Restaurant Week. The restaurant is visually stunning, creating a wonderful ambiance for dining.... Unless you are seated at the back corner of the adjacent back room staring at a utility door. Nobody puts Baby in the corner! I should have spoken up and asked for a new table (there seemed to be plenty even though it was Restaurant Week), but we had already ordered drinks by the time we realized just how bad our table was.\n\nThe food was very good, if not a little heavy. I had the risotto balls appetizer and the hangar steak. The hangar steak, while flavorful on the inside, had a layer of char on the exterior. I couldn't get the taste of char out of my mouth. My wife opted for the swordfish which was light, flavorful, and excellent. \n\nOur server was decent and provided good recommendations for dessert. However, we had trouble finding her when we trying to ask for the check. \n\nUpon leaving, I was surprised to see that there was live jazz - something I couldn't see or hear because we were stuck in the CORNER.\n\nWas the food good? For the most part - yes. Would I go back? Um, probably not.
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Gorgeous restaurant...the ambiance is great...very unique and tasty cuisine, and there was (at least when we were there) a trio of custards dessert that was IN-SANE! A great meal...but it is DEFINITELY pricey...go for a special occasion, but DO go!
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The food was literally inedible. We had calimari as our app & it was very yummy. We were excited about our entrees based on this course. My husband ordered the shrimp gnocchi dish. It tasted like orange peels-even the shrimp. There was a pesto sauce & orange rinds in the dish, which we thought was an interesting combo. I never tasted such an overwhelming orange dish in my life. Nothing had any other taste except orange zest. I had the duck, which was okay. Nothing to write home about. The duck was really rough & fatty. Came with a side of asparagus & rice. The veggies & rice were okay. I preferred them over the duck. For dessert, we ordered the cheesecake to split. We didn't even finish it. Would definitely NEVER go back
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Had dinner at the bar and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Colleen the bartender advised me on the meal and Mike the bartender talked soccer and hoops. First they served me home baked bread with a delicious spread that was a meal by itself, then I had the poached pear gorgonzola salad which was light, tasty and satisfying. Then Colleen advised the wild Boar. What a treat!! delicious and came with a risotto that was amazing. Topped off with a wild blueberry sauce. Portion was huge and I could not finish it but I wish I could have. I ended with the molten chocoloate cake with vanilla ice cream. 15 minutes to prepare Colleen had warned me, but 3 minutes to eat. Super meal, wont forget it. If you have a face and a mouth and can chew food, you will surely love Blue!!
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I surprised my wife with a visit to Blue the other night and as usual we were impressed. We only live a mile or two away and we try to keep Blue in our rotation and get there every few months. \n\nI am always impressed with the quality and presentation of the food and beverages. We started with the Pineapple Upside Down Martini, what an amazing cocktail. \n\nAs an appetizer we each had the Scallops, I could have eaten five orders as they were perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. We also shared a nice selection of cheeses as well and all were absolutely wonderful.\n\nFor dinner my wife had the scallop, even though we had it as an appetizer she wanted more and the dish did not disappoint. I went with the tenderloin, topped with blue cheese and served atop a sweet pea risotto. What an outstanding dish and it was also perfectly cooked. \n\nOur server Juan was awesome, very accommodating, efficient and gave great suggestions. Juan is an extremely nice server. He made us feel like we were the most important people in the restaurant. \n\nGreat Job BLUE.
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i have been to blue about 4 times, i think, and i've never been disappointed. everything i've eaten here has been wonderful. hummus: delicious. red peppers stuffed with goat cheese: to die for. filet a la blue: done gone to heaven. \n\ni recently came here with a big party and we had a little room off to the side which was just us after the other tables finished up. every person there was pleased with their meals and almost everyone ordered something different. to start we got a couple of appetizer trays. we had calamari, arancini di riso (risotto balls), maybe some kind of fried ravioli or something else? i'm not sure. we had a lot of food. one person ordered the moroccan chicken, another the salmon, another the duo of wild boar, two of us had filet a la blue, there was another steak and another fish too. everything was perfectly presented. the waiter was friendly but not intrusive. he even hooked us up with a special event dessert platter. pumpkin cheesecake, lava cake, and something else. \n\nmy only complaint this time around was my \""extra dirty\"" martini was not really dirty at all. but they did me a solid and sent out a cup of olive juice so i could make it as dirty as i pleased. :) can't wait to go back again!
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Blue is a goodplace to take friends and family from out of town, also great for a romantic date. The decor and interior is swanky, and the staff are super friendly. It's a little pricey, but they have food options that are interesting enough to justify the price. \n\nWhen I was there, I had a dish that consisted of two different cuts of wild boar in a currant and wine sauce. It was incredible. nom nom nom.
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Wonderful! The service and food were spot on. Try the scallops appetizer and save room for dessert.
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Went there while visiting Charlotte. Found the place cold, thermally and ambiance. Waiter tried, but a bit too chatty and played up the food preparations a little too much. Not impressed. Sorry we picked it after reading rave reviews online. Wouldn't go back.
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***DISCLAIMER: THIS REVIEW IS ABOUT THE BAR AND LIVE MUSIC SIDE OF BLUE***\n\nWhenever I am downtown (mainly Friday or Saturday night) I will end my night at Blue Restaurant & Bar and make my way to their bar and live music area. I love coming here mainly because of the live music, the mellow scene/ambiance, and the drinks. \n\nEach time I have been the jazz bands that have performed have been awesome! On my first visit, there was a Spanish jazz band which was a first for my ears and my ears greatly appreciated the sound. Every time I have gone there has been a different band and that is a plus for me so I can be exposed to varying sounds and types of music.\n\nThe mellow and laid back nature of Blue is very calming and soothing after a wild night downtown and gets me in a calming and peaceful mood before ending the night. I love how the restaurant is very intimate and that the lights are dim throughout the bar. \n\nNow, I can't sit in the bar area and not have a drink or two or three haha! They have drink specials that definitely should be taken advantage of and even if your favorite drink isn't on special, you should still try them out. The bartenders are great and every drink I've had has been tasty and made perfectly! \n\nRegarding their food, I have only had their pizza and French fries, so can't really speak on that aspect of the restaurant. I WILL BE BACK TO TRY THE FOOD AND RESTAURANT PIECE OF BLUE , but in the meantime before I write that review, go check out the bar and live music!
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I didnt see anything spectacular about this place. All I kept hearing about this place is the food, ambiance, and how its rank among the best in the country. I'm more interested in the quality of the food than with all the glossy adjectives when describing the menu and service. The bottom line is that I felt I donated $100 just to say \""I been there\"" for food that was average.
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I usually do not take the time to review restaurants, and actually this is my first review ever. However, my experience at this restaurant was so bad, I had to share it. First off, I work at a restaurant and have for 4 years, so I try not to be too hard on other restaurants when I dine out because I know the struggle. My mother and I chose to try this restaurant before attending a concert at the arena, which is very close by. We had never eaten here but knew it was upscale and were looking forward to enjoying good food and even better service. We had a reservation, but it still took a while for us to get seated. No big deal, because we did not have to wait long. Once we got seated, it took our waiter a long time(about 10 min) to start us out with drinks. They were fairly busy, but I noticed our waiter only had 2 other tables, who were already done with their meal. Once he brought our waters out, we could not get him to our table again, even after attempting to wave him down. It seemed like he was avoiding eye contact with us. Once we finally did get him back to our table, it seemed like he was rushing us to order, and was actually quite rude about it . As we were ordering our cocktails and appetizers, he then pressured us to order our main course, although we had not decided what we wanted yet. When we expressed that we wanted to wait to order, he seemed to give us attitude, and stated that the kitchen was chaotic and \""up in flames\"" and if we didn't order at this time, we wouldn't make it in time for our concert. However, we were dining at a time that was gave us plenty of time to make our concert, and we were trying to enjoy our drinks and appetizers before ordering our main courses, and did not appreciate being rushed. When he brought our appetizers out, he rushed off before asking us if we would like another cocktail (both our glasses were empty at this point.) This whole time, I'm noticing he is giving his other two tables adequate attention and engaging in conversation with them, which led me to wonder why we were not receiving the same amount of attention. When he finally came to our table again, we ordered more cocktails, and were again urged to place our order even though we weren't quite ready. But seeing as we did not know when we would see our waiter again, we did go ahead and order our entrees. My mom is on a gluten-free diet, and on the menu, the items that can be made gluten-free are clearly marked with a star. She ordered the swordfish and mentioned that she was on this diet and to be sure it was made gluten-free. Upon her expressing this request, our waiter said that the next time we need to request a gluten-free menu to make it easier on him next time. Well there will be no next time, and we did not make our order complicated at all, she just mentioned that her meal needed to be made gluten-free, as the swordfish is an option on the menu that can be made this way. Overall, we spent a lot of money at this restaurant, and for the amount of money we spent, I would have expected to get the best service I've ever experienced, instead of the worst. Not only was it bad service, our waiter had a outright attitude, and was extremely rude. I will never waste my money coming to this restaurant again, even though the food was very well-prepared and good. Service is an essential part of dining out, and this restaurant is seriously lacking in that. Along with the food being pretty good (and I will add it came out in less than 30 minutes, even though our waiter expressed differently), the valet was very helpful, and it is complimentary. That was nice since we left our car there during the concert, and it is located very close to the arena. For that service, as well as the food, I gave this restaurant 2 stars, even though based on service, it deserves none.
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Came here about 4:30pm looking for a happy hour and some appetizers at the bar. There were people at the bar so of course we sat down at the bar. Someone could have told us when we first walked in they were not serving food yet. So we left and then came back because of all the great reviews. Sat at the bar again and shared some appetizers. All 3 over prices and all 3 just okay. Living close to MD i guess it as a mistake on my part to think the crab cake would be anything medicore but saw it was crab and lobster so we gave it shot. And still disappointed. This is what we had-Provence style lobster and crab cakes finished with basil oil and a citrus beurre blanc. Provence style lobster and crab cakes finished with basil oil and a citrus beurre blanc. and their were 2 the size of quarters. Pop and they were down the hatch! And they were 13.00! 1 star.\nNext Arrancini-Risotto balls stuffed with pancetta, onions and motz with tomato sauce. These were bigger and their were 3. These get 2 stars. \nThen last we had the jumbo diver scallops. Again-2 for 12.95. And they were just okay. 2 stars. Lemondrop martini was great! And serivce was a little slow for an empty bar. something tells me there is better seafood out there in Charlotte.
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We stopped here to share three appetizers after sharing three appetizers at BlackFinn. What a mistake! The lobster crab cakes were one bite, if that and its questionable if there was actually lobster and crab in there. We also had two Scallops wrapped in prosciutto, saut\u00e9ed crisp and served over a fava bean puree, topped with\nlemon marmalade which were just mediocre, and 3 Risotto balls which were stuffed with pancetta, sweet onions and mozzarella fried crispy and served\nwith a rich tomato sauce. What a disappointment, the risotto balls were very bland and gummy. The only good thing was the Lemon Drop Martini. We should have eaten more at BlackFinn, we will know for our next trip.
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I am sorry to be writing this review. My first visit to Blue a few years ago was fabulous. The service was very good! But, this time not only was the food not impressive, but it was totally boring! The calamari appetizer was good, but not worth $11.00. The hummus appetizer was 2 golf ball sized clumps with almost no flavor. Not even arranged to be appealing to the eye. My tenderloin was nothing to write home about and the risotto was a mushy, tasteless , glob with Carmelized onions on it that looked reheated...also not flavorful. The baked in house bread were blah, and butter was not offered. It could have used it to help the taste. Dessert was the same...an amaretto cheesecake that tasted like it was left in the oven way too long....dry. I love good food. But, this evening was an utter disappointment. It was a birthday celebration, and I did not want to spoil it with complaints about the food. I also think my guest did not want me to feel bad for bringing them to this place I raved about prior to going. Service was great, but the server talked me out of a couple of things I considered getting. Made me think whomever was doing the cooking that night...A Saturday was not good at certain things. Extremely overpriced. Btw...coffee was $6.50. C'mon now! Good but not that much! Sorry, but I will not go back. I was sooo looking forward to this special evening, and it was an utter disappointment.
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Mother's Dy Brunch- 3 adults and 1 child - 180.00 - only drinks were 2 waters and 2 teas- gratuity was included in bill - so service was barely passable. Food was okay - but not worth the price charged. However - the crepes were awesome - the saving grace. The entertainment was good and the atmosphere fine. Probably would NOT go back. Don't see a good value. Do not recommend.
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My wife and I always enjoy our meals at Blue. We had one of her birthday dinners, a new year's eve dinner, some get-together with colleagues, and it was a good experience every time. The food is great and so is the service.
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Came here with the boyfriend and his parents who had a gift certificate for dinner on a Saturday night. There was a high school jazz band raising money for a cancer patient, which included a silent auction. We spoke with the student who had organized the event (a cancer survivor) and were immediately touched by his words and the effort he put into a wonderful event. It makes me extremely happy knowing Blue welcomed the group to put this on. \n\nThe ambience is upscale, sophisticated and cosmopolitan. Dress is formal. It was a very busy night given the jazz fundraiser but luckily we were seated further away from the band.\n\nWe ordered a bottle of wine from the menu, the waiter admitted he didn't know anything about it and sounded confused when we ordered it. A few minutes later we were told that they didn't have it in stock (so why was it on the menu?). He came back out with a different wine that he was offering for a discount and we obliged.\n\nTo be honest with you nothing really jumped off the menu to me. Usually I find myself toying between a few options but there was nothing that really excited me. I settled for the beef tenderloin and fried calamari appetizer.\n\nThe bread (and butter!) was delicious! There were two kinds and I can't remember was in either but they were tremendous. The calamari was so so. The sauce tasted like a ranch aioli out of the jar and was not the lemon-harissa sauce as advertised on the website. Portion was also very small for the price.\n\nThe entrees came out and both myself and another that ordered the beef tenderloin had to send it back. I ordered medium-rare and it was purple, barely cooked in the middle. The best part of the meal was the creamy gorgonzola dolce on top of the cut. The pea risotto that it was served on was unexciting.\n\nOn top of this all one of the raffle items was a bundle of wine valued for about the same as the one bottle that we were presented in place of our original request. A very unprofessional oversight for such a \""sophisticated\"" place.\n\nI left wishing that I had ordered the grouper special which received rave reviews from others at the table and I would not come back here without a gift certificate...what a coincidence we left that night with a winning auction for gift certificate to Blue. I guess I'll be returning after all.\n\n Simply put, it is overpriced and not worth your money.
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Went for a girls night for restaurant week. I was feeling crazy so let the waiter pick my meal from the options. He was blah.. All the staff seemed overworked and very tired. The jazz band was the only thing buzzing. He picked the risotto balls they were okay, kinda bland. Then he picked the hanger steak since most everyone at the table got the swordfish. It was cooked rare in he middle which I normally love. I love a good steak. This was not a good steak. Very tough and minimal flavor. Veg casserole was good. The dessert was okay. Had the lemon and blueberry thing. The cookie was TERRIBLE! Like a unflavored overlooked piece of cornbread. What were they thinking. Even our weighted laughed and said yeah it's more for decoration than taste. It was gross. Don't think I will be back. Disappointed in my queens feast choice. Wish I could go back and choose again. I'm a foodie and disappointed.
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We decided on Blue Restaurant for Charlotte Restaurant week as I had heard from several friends and colleagues how excellent the food was. I have to say, the best part was the complimentary valet parking! We arrived on a Saturday night at 7pm, thinking the restaurant would be packed, only to find it about a quarter full. Did we go to the right place? From what I had heard, I expected there to be a line out the door like there was both times we went to Chima for past Restaurant Weeks. It's a nice looking place, very open yet cozy, and it has a great bar area. The server, John, was great and took good care of us, so no complaints there. It was the food that was lackluster, and for the money, I wish we had gone elsewhere. The bread was fresh and a good start (2 kinds, and a spread with olives as well as an oil and balsamic vinaigrette to wet it down). The Fattouch salads were good, though I question the use of iceberg lettuce for presentation as it looked like a low end salad with some red peppers, olives and a nasty tomato thrown in. My partner had a Flat Iron Steak which he ordered medium well and got medium rare. The first few bites were good, but it toughened as it cooled, and he had some difficulty cutting it as well as the asian broccoli (which he gave up on). Being a vegan, I wasn't sure I would find anything to eat, but i did see a Mushroom Bolognese pasta dish that I ended up ordering. It had a great taste, but the homemade pasta was a bit al dente and stuck together. More like the wide rice noodles in some asian dishes. Still, I enjoyed mine. No vegan desert option for me (fresh fruit option, please?), but my partner ordered the chocolate cake and said it was good but very rich. It all seemed to disappear, though, so that says something! Overall, a decent dining experience, if we were spending maybe $40-50 max, tip included. $30 each plus 2 iced teas ($6.98) and tip came to just under $90. At least I felt like I got my one's worth with the valet at $5 for a tip, it saved me $1 off parking myself and then walking a block! Still, I'm not sure we will be back anytime soon. With all the great dining our city has, I think there are better choices for the money...Ilios Noche comes to mind for great atmosphere, service and menu selection at about $20-25 less, and then we could still catch a movie!
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I wish I'd read the recent reviews before venturing here on a Saturday evening. I should've known something was up when we were one of only four parties in the restaurant on a Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m.\n\nAfter being seated, it took our waiter forever to come to our table. The fella and I both had a really hard time understanding him because of his heavy accent, so that clouded some of our evening. He was nice enough when he was at the table, but it took him FOREVER to ask us for our drink order, bring us our drinks, ask us for our food order, etc. He also addressed us as \""lady\"" and \""gentleman,\"" which was odd.\n\nThe food was fine. I got the pork, and the fella got the halibut. Fine. The end.\n\nWe went to the bar after dinner to have a drink, and the bartender disappeared into the back just as we sat down. We waited 5-10 minutes for her to come back, and when she didn't, we walked over to BLT Steak where we got much better bar service.\n\nWhen I think about the other \""fine dining\"" restaurants in Charlotte, Blue really doesn't hold a candle to their service or atmosphere. What a bummer to spend that much money and be that underwhelmed.
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Reservation for 2 on a Saturday made with ease. Maybe a warning sign. Valet parking was easy, as there was a basketball game, so Charlotte was busy. The jazz ensemble was playing when we walked in. Pretty cool - so far. It took me a while, but I realized after a while that the inside of this place reminds me of a restaurant you would find inside of a Radisson in a medium sized city. A restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner - and mostly from a buffet (not that there's a buffet, here) - I'm speaking about the (lack of) atmosphere. It was also very loud. I couldn't really hear the jazz band, just a large amount of noise. \n\nOh, yeah, the food. I ordered the Antipasti, and my wife ordered the Pumpkin She Crab Soup. Those were both pretty good. My wife ordered a glass of wine, and the pour was pretty minimal. Look - we get it, we're not going to make the restaurants night on liquor. I didn't order alcohol, and my wife only ordered a glass - but it was below the 1/4 full mark. Pretty lame. \n\nFor the main course, I had the lamb, which is a specialty, and my wife ordered the chicken stuffed with mushrooms and mascarpone. We would never normally order chicken at a restaurant, but glad we did. It saved the meal. It was really good. The lamb, however, was a stew, with veggies and such in a large pot. It is as advertised. It lacked a lot in the flavor department. \n\nOne word of warning. If you get the sea bass, it is filleted table side. The couple (right) next to us ordered it, and it smelled, and looked kind of gross. It kind of set me off for the rest of the meal. \n\nDesserts were good. I ordered the brownie topped with raspberry semifreddo, and she ordered the salted carmel pudding. Both were OK - but not awesome. We also had to wait for coffee. \n\nThe service was ok, but not great. Our waters weren't refilled but once. \n\nI waffle between 2 stars and 3. I think the best way to describe it is, we wouldn't go back unless some good friends really wanted to go there.
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The Wild Boar entree was a winner.\nService was great and waiter was very attentive.
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Disappointed doesn't begin to explain. I now spent $350 on a bridesmaid dress that will never be worn. It is the wrong size, they won't alter it. They will do nothing and now I do not have a dress to wear at a wedding that is 2 1/2 weeks away. \nHailey the assistant manager is clueless and unhelpful. She knew nothing about the dress which is why it is wrong. So I thought maybe the manager Hannah would help. NOPE. Nothing. They even made the bride call the manufacturer herself, talk about poor customer service.\nI would NEVER recommend Nitsa's. I would even give it one star.
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Totally disappointed in the service at this bridal boutique! Nobody would help us and they were eating in the back. Very snobby would NEVER recommend this boutique to any bride! The store was empty and they acted like they had no time for us!
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We grabbed Fujo's last week to eat in our hotel room and I'm giving these guys props for some pretty decent Sushi at very reasonable prices! Being from the Bay Area, I was very nervous ordering Sushi here in the South, but there's only so much fried food you can eat before you want a bit of a lighter fare. Now before you jump on me about all the awesome places with great healthy food, let me say that we had my 1 year old along for the trip and most restaurants don't particularly appreciate shrieking kids. Our options were mostly limited to delivery, room service, and to go in the general vicinity of the Hilton Tower since we didn't have a car either...\n\n*Anyway*, back to Fujo... I ordered some Unagi Nigiri, a Magician Roll, a Philly Roll and a Spicy Salmon Roll. That was tons of food and I came nowhere close to finishing it all (though damn if I didn't try really hard!) and it all tasted quite good. My wife went with the Pad Thai since she's not a sushi lover... She very much enjoyed the food too.\n\nFujo's is a nice place to eat or pick up food, especially if you're staying at the Hilton Hotel in Uptown Charlotte. You don't get more convenient than that!
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I was stoked to try this place for lunch today. I just found out about it last week. Who knew this little gem was located Uptown? Ok, I guess people who work on that side of Uptown but I never knew it was there! Quick service but it took awhile to get our check. Luckily, one of the girls I was with knew the manager and she alleviated the issue. I love that they have sushi specials that come with soup or salad at a reasonable price. The sushi tasted fresh and the spicy tuna had my mouth burning which is a great thing. Their portions for lunch on the hot dishes looked ginormous so I will be checking that out next. In and out in less than an hour-good times. Two words for you Fujo---Sushi Buffet!!!
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They have a tough time here with the lunch rush. You HAVE to go at off hours, get there 11:45 or 12:45 but not in between because you will wait. And when you finally get your table, if you all get sushi it will come out at the same time. If you all get stir fry dishes they will come out at the same time. But if half the table gets stir fry and the other gets sushi then GOOD LUCK. Our stir fry eaters were completely done eating by the time our sushi came out. There was only one sushi chef on duty. For the lunch rush you need to be prepared!!! \n\nThey do have daily sushi specials (the Tsunami roll recently....uh a little 'tongue in cheek' guys?) and the Volcano Roll. They will run you about 8 or 9 bucks per roll. The rolls were put together so fast that they were sploppy and loose so it was hard to pick them up and dip them but overall not bad tasting.... \n\nThe stir fry dishes are your MSG delight, portion sizes are ok and they come with an egg roll.
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Owner was extremely polite. Waitress was not the best. Brought me the wrong beer and the wrong sushi (even after a lengthy explanation that I wanted salmon roe...not salmon or a salmon roll). The sushi itself was ok but not as good as I would expect from an Uptown establishment.
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This is the first time I've been here. First of all the Singapore Noodles was the best I have ever tasted in my life and I've had several. The waitress was great. The bus boy literally came around every 5 minutes to make sure everyone had water and he took the dirty dishes away right away. I don't mind saying I may eat here again tomorrow!
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Yum! Maybe not the easiest to find tucked inside a Wells Fargo building. Well worth it once you get in. Prices are pretty good. \n\nWhat you get for the money: great sushi and great Japanese. They do not cook at the table. This is better quality. The veggies were cooked perfect. \n\nOn this visit, I had the garlic beef. Yum and be sure to grab a mint if you're on your way back to the office. Ask for your sauces like hot sauce or duck sauce. It is not on the table, but they have.\n\nThe service was great. I got drink refills without asking and they generally left us alone so we could talk. Perfect.
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You know what's crazy? I've been to this sushi joint like at least 20 times and this is the first time I've actually checked in. I gotta step my game up. \n\nAnyhow... Godzilla Sushi Roll is the truth! You can't go wrong, ordering that. I'm seriously stuffed after eating. I mean, the crunchy tempura outside, the savory sauce, the fresh avocado... The ingredients make love in my mouth. Seriously. In my opinion, there's no need to try anything else.\n\nService is spot on. Every time I'm there, everyone is very attentive, and you can't beat the area. I always find a spot to park on 3rd street and when it's nice and warm out; eating outside just makes it all worthwhile. Even if I have to put quarters in the joint to park on a weekday. It's worth it! \n\nI go hard for some sushi, especially the Godzilla roll. Get on it!
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I bought a couple of Groupons for this place once I saw the reviews. Verdict: delicioso. In fact, it might be the best sushi place I've been to in Charlotte, competing with my evergreen love for Cowfish.\n\nI took the recommendations of others and opted for the Godzilla Roll. Absolutely freaking delicious; 10/10. The tempura was divine, as was the sauce, as was the filling. All of it. Their fried pork dumplings were tasty too - I prefer mine to be crunchier than the ones they served, but they were delightfully flavorful. My boyfriend ordered the Classic Spicy Eel and Spicy Yellowtail rolls. I thought they seemed a bit skimpy on the rice and not spicy at all, but the fish and eel themselves were tender and plentiful. The food did come out quickly, so we were pleased with that. And the hot sake was pretty good, even though I don't like sake all that much.\n\nReally my only [minor] complaint was the service. The manager (I assume) was quite nice, but our server was not very attentive. It was enough to knock off one star, but not enough to keep me from going back.
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Nice employees, nice location, Awful sushi. Should have known something was amiss when it was empty at 6:30 on a Friday night. Surely there are better places in town.
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I finally decided to take the long walk across uptown to check out Fujo. Being that I had to be back for a 1:00 meeting I called my order in around 11:55 and was told 15 minutes. From the menu online I was a little disappointed to not see Sushi Lunch Options, like a few others in Uptown offer. I ordered the miso soup, ginger salad and the Charlotte Delight Roll (tuna, steamed shrimp and avocado inside; white tuna, tuna and avocado on top).\nBy the time I arrived I paid at the counter and my order was just coming out of the kitchen, perfect timing. The miso was good, but definitely needed to be reheated in the microwave, I like my soup hot, not just warm. The salad, just okay. The ginger dressing was a little runny then others I have enjoyed. Good flavor, but not my favorite.\nAs for the Charlotte Roll, awesome. The amount of fish was great and it was very fresh. The rice was perfectly cooked and not too much either, just the right amount. Overall I was very satisfied, but would love a few sushi lunch options. And, one thing to note, although I did not dine in, the restaurant was packed, with a wait list, at 10 and 12. Something to remember if you are headed that way.
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We tried Fujo for the last time. We never know if they are delivering. It changes by the day. When they do deliver, it always takes longer than the estimated time. We have had to cancel our order before because drivers were extremely late. Today, we were disappointed with the food we relieved. It was BLAND! There was no flavor at all. I can't say enough how upset I am with the lack of consistency this restaurant has. We'll take our business somewhere else.
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Having limited options in Uptown I gave this place a few chances. It's just not good. I got some eel that wasn't fresh and I haven't been able to eat eel since. I also think their miso soup is actually chicken broth with some miso tossed in.
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I want to preface this by letting you know that I am not picky about my sushi. But, unfortunately, I had the worst sushi I've ever had at Fujo. \n\nWe split a salmon roll, a spicy tuna roll and a Godzilla roll. The salmon was too tough to be chewed. The spicy tuna roll had tempura flakes on the outside that tasted horribly stale and like they'd been cooked in extremely rancid oil. The Godzilla roll was yummy but not amazing - it was the most redeeming part of the meal for sure though. We also tried the sesame tofu and it was a huge disappointment - the tofu was so hard it was difficult to chew and it came with almost no veggies (4 tiny broccoli florets don't count). Our server was friendly and attentive and that's what's keeping this review from being a lower one. I didn't send anything back or complain to the server because it was a week night, we were tired, and we knew we wouldn't be back again. \n\nAll in all, it was def not my best groupon date night. Live and learn!
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1 star for price and 1 star for atmosphere; however, terrible service and run-of-the-mill food\n\nTook forever to have our order taken followed by them not bringing my food out after everyone had already gotten their order. Never came by to fill our glasses. The food came out in a messed up order. Appetizers got there only 2 minutes before main course, seriously? Once I got my sushi I had no tray for the soy sauce and no one was around to ask for one. The kicker, the place wasn't busy, not in the least bit.\n\nI will never return here when I come back to Charlotte.
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Probably the only restaurant that the service was so terrible that I have left before getting my food. Me and my boyfriend went here with a groupon, that we had purchased specifically for Fujo. They refused to take it, and the manager told us, \""you have two choices, ask for a refund from groupon or just eat here without it.\"" If we had been rude then I wouldn't be able to blame him, but we had politely and calmly spoke to them and asked about it. We walked out and went to Emzy for sushi instead and it had great service and excellent food.
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I had high expectations for this place, given that it came highly recommended by 2 work associates. Service was quick and attentive....even though I was the first to order and had to wait about 5 extra minutes AFTER everyone else got their order.....Strike 1.\n\nI got the Malay Sauce dish with chicken and shrimp. They give you LOTS of fried rice (or any rice you order) which makes the plate look deceivingly large, but in reality it is NOT that big of a portion....whic is OK for lunch. But the chicken and shrimp portions were unusually SMALL (i.e., not that much of it) and they were definitely skimpy on the Malay Sauce. Strike 2.\n\nThe flavors were.....somewhat BLAND. Not bad, but compared to something like Hasaki Grill, they just cannot compete. Strike 3.\n\nNot horrible but given the Uptown choices (Room 112, Hasaki, Enzo, etc.) there are FAR better choices than Fujo.
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This a great place for a quick lunch in uptown Charlotte. The service is always exceptional and the food is very good. I normally order the tangerine or general tso chicken. It's delicious with the right amount of heat. I definitely recommend Fujos for lunch.
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Lunched here on a recent visit. Decent sushi. Lots of tables, but very busy. Tables turned fairly quickly. Wait staff seemed to encourage that, but did a decent job of not being pushy.\n\nMy rolls were decent - can't remember which ones I went with. One had jalapenos - not exactly Asian, but muy caliente ... and muy bueno. Two rolls made for a good lunch.\n\nThey do have other non-sushi dishes. The other guy at lunch had soup and dumplings. Looked decent. He seemed to enjoy his selection.
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Decent sushi place in Uptown. I believe they are more crowded for lunch cause we went here for dinner and it was completely dead.\n\nWent to Fujo on Friday night for dinner cause we had a Groupon. The place was very empty and we decided to sit outside since it was nice out! The outside basically looks out onto a huge fountain, so it was nice. \n\nOrdered a couple of bottled beers. They dont have any draft beers and their bottle selections werent really that great.\n\nWe got the steamed dumplings as an appetizer and split 3 rolls: Godzilla, Sunset, and the Charlotte Delight Roll. All three were very good. The Sunset roll was my favorite cause I loved that garlic sauce on top. The Godzilla roll was my husbands favorite.....though, I thought it was just too much going on! I thought everything was well priced (all three rolls under $10 each) and we will definitely return for a casual dinner date.
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I would highly recommend Foundation for the Carolinas for an uptown wedding in Charlotte, NC. My husband and I got married there in August 2014. \n\nWe were able to comfortably use this space for our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception for 107 guests. The 4th floor space we used was newly renovated, and with good weather you can utilize the patio spaces, which have awesome views of the city, including the changing color Duke Energy building. \n\nWe are starting to get back our professional photos and the venue photographed beautifully; it was the perfect backdrop, in fact we chose to do our sneak peak in the 1st floor gallery space. \n\nWe really enjoyed working with the staff, Rebecca and David, and loved this venue's uptown location. It is a block and a half from Holiday Inn Center City and across the street from The Dunhill. It was very accessible for our out-of-town guests to stay uptown and walk to all of the weekend wedding celebrations.\n\nhttp://evergreenstudio1.com/blog/?p=3960
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Paul's YER (Yelp Elite Review): EASILY 5 STARS!\n\nThis review is SOLELY for their Chef's Choice program, not their academic program since I am well past college years! (Though I HEAR from current and past students that it is an excellent school!). \n\nTheir Chef's Choice program caters to people like me...Foodies, Home Cooks, and people just wanting to learn more about various forms of cooking. They have every style covered, like \""Boot Camp\"" where they teach you the very basics of cooking (sauteeing, roasting, making sauces, stocks, butchering a chicken, basic knife skills, etc.), to French, Italian, Spanish, Thai, Mexican, Baking, Wines, etc. ad nauseum. I've now taken about 27 of these classes. At $150.00 a pop, yes I've spent a lot here. But here's what you get: A World Class cooking facility. AT LEAST 4 Hours of Fantastic PROFESSIONAL Chef's Time. JWU Student Assistants to help you. They provide knives and all the cooking tools that the Students use. Oh, and this includes a Sm\u00f6rg\u00e5sbord of food that IS provided to you.....you just have to prepare it. And THAT is why I take these classes! More often than not you leave STUFFED. And sometimes, IF they have the disposable containers, they will let you take your leftovers home.\n\nFolks, this is SO TOTALLY WORTH EVERY PENNY I'VE INVESTED! Yes, I view this as a LIFE investment! I've always thought I've been a pretty damn good cook my whole life. Now after taking these courses, I know that I REALLY know SO VERY LITTLE! I'm humbled by what I have learned, and I have become a 100000000% BETTER home chef because of it! I've learned how to make Tuscan Braised Pork Belly, Pomme de Terre Dauphinois (French Custard/Cheese Potatoes), Mushroom Tart appetizers, Bourbon Pecan Tarts....God I don't know WHERE to stop! I've learned a TON!\n\nAnd I've met some amazing people! I've become good friends with one of my instructors and his wife (who also teaches there).\n\nI'm telling you that this is a DEAL of DEALs. Go to the Johnson & Wales website, click on the Charlotte section, and look up \""Chef's Choice.\"" My strong recommendation is to sign up for the 5 week Bootcamp. I learned SOOOOOOO much in that class. But if $650 is too much for you to handle, you can take ANY class offered. Boot camp is NOT a pre-requisite for any course. It WOULD help if you have SOME knife skills and know a LITTLE of how to cook. But trust me I've seen some people who could barely boil water so that shouldn't stop you.\n\nIF you want to improve your cooking skills in any area, take some Chef's Choice courses at JWU. You'll thank me later.\n\nCiao!
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*This Review Is For The Business Office Only*\n5 weeks and one day after my wife dropped an online class, we are still fighting with CPCC to get our refund. My wife has made multiple phone calls only to have one returned. It seems her refund is setting in cyberspace. They want her to get her refund by activating a CPCC debit card, which they get a kickback on, and which is no good to use anywhere other than at CPCC.\nMy wife explained that she is almost finished with her degree and will not be attending CPCC again, therefor, does need or want a CPCC debit card, but just wants her money refunded by a check or put back on our debit card. The girl in the business was not very helpful, but kind of rude and snippy, and said she would have her supervisor call my wife, which as usual, we are still wating on a return phone call.\nNot only did CPCC take an $85 fee out of our refund for \""not dropping the class in time\"", but now we are having fight to get get the remaining amount of the refund.\nWhen she signed up for the class they took the money from our account that instant, but now 5 weeks and $85 in fees later, we are still fighting to get our refund.\nThere should be some kind of law to prevent this, but since there is not that is why we are going through this to try and get OUR money that CPCC owes us.\nWill post an update when and if this gets resolved, but after what we have already been throught with CPCC, I'm not holding my breath for an easy or fast resolution to this problem.
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8 weeks and 2 days after my wife dropped an online class the ordeal of getting the refund is finally over. After weeks of unreturned phone calls, my wife had to get into her car and drive to the Harris campus. At this point we are 7 weeks into a long fight with CPCC to get the refund for the dropped class.\nShe finally got some information about the CPCC debit card that if the main campus had returned any of her many phone calls and explained the situation, this could have been over with weeks ago.\nYes she had the get the CPCC debit card, and it took a week to have it mailed to her but it can be used like any other debit card minus a 50cent per transaction fee that I am sure CPCC gets half as a kickback. We were going to just put it into our checking account, but had to fill out a long form, print it out then mail it to somewhere in CT and wait another week for the transaction to happen, so we did'nt go that route.\nBottom line is if you get any type of refund from CPCC take the debit card and dont go through the ordeal we did because you will get absolutely no help or customer service from the business office at CPCC at all.
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CPCC provides a great learning environment for students of all ages. Registration can be a hassle and occasionally slow, and classes go really fast so don't procrastinate when registration opens. Smaller classrooms provide a more interactive learning environment and there is plenty of free tutoring for various courses. If you're plan on transferring I would suggest meeting with a program advisor from both CPCC and the school you're transferring to so there's no confusion on what classes you need. The bookstore can be relatively expensive so I would recommend shopping around before buying any textbook through CPCC. If you're looking to get involved there's student government, community outreach programs, and community service programs at your disposal. I strongly recommend the hospitality and culinary program for anyone interested in those fields.
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I gave one star because you can't give none!! The manager, Mary Figerarro was mean to me, she yelled at me and told me I was wrong because I wanted a sandwich that was cooked!! And continued to show her attitude problem about me having a different opinion about how done the roast should be cooked!!!! I asked for a refund and she yelled at me again because I took my receipt!!! She is a raging witch!!!
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I just want to say that for a fast good restaurant the customer service is excellent. The food is always ok (but I don't expect if to be wonderful for $7). I went Monday 12/10 and the young man working the drive thru window was very pleasant. Asked if here was anything else I needed and had a friendly demeanor. I would go back to a place like Arbys to be treated with respect before I went to a different fast food restaurant! Good Customer service always makes you come back!
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I had one of those nights where I was hungry for something but didn't know what and that's just the worst. I was driving around and saw this place out of the corner of my eye and took a chance on it. I got the Jerk Chicken Small Plate and was reasonably priced for the amt of food you get (chicken, rice and cabbage). Chicken was very succulent, flavorful and fell right off the bone. Order was up in the less than two minutes and was a quick transaction. Very quaint with the menu on a chalkboard inside.
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I now understand why I always see people eating in their cars in this parking lot. I didn't make it very far without sneaking a bite, and in the future I'll know not to press my luck and just enjoy my food with the others parked out front.\n\nThere are definitely no frills here, I walked in the doors to a long counter with a woman standing behind it, a series of reach-in coolers behind her filled with assorted jamaican drinks amoung other things I didn't catch, and a fairly open kitchen with a stove, a steam table, a warmer, and some equipment around the corner I couldn't see. As noted in another review it was (refreshingly) very clean. The menu is posted on the window as you walk in, along the wall on the inside, and also on a chalk board inside. I don't know if the chalkboard changes at all, but it seemed to have the same items on it as the printed menus.\n\nI was a little torn by the options: red snapper, oxtail, curry, a stew, goat, jerk chicken... but I went with the jerk chicken. And then comes the decision on the sides... mac n cheese, cabbage, more rice n beans, greens.. I went with cabbage. A small plate is a whole to go container of rice & beans, chicken, and cabbage - so I have no idea what kind of food you get in a large plate. The desserts sounded fantastic, I almost got a rum cake but stopped myself. (That was the one moment I was happy I couldn't sit down and eat, because I knew if I had more time to debate with myself the rum cake would have been purchased.) My small plate and a ting came to around $11. Not bad. \n\nAfter I ordered, the box was assembled as I stood there, everything either sitting hot on the stove or warm in the steam table. I was a little surprised as she flashed the filled container to me in approval before she shut it, but looking back it was nice touch to be able to check my order right there instead of getting to my car (or home) and being disappointed. I got to my car and noticed a few others eating, took a few bites myself, and then continued home. (windows down, windows up made it too tempting to nosh at every stop light)\n\nThe jerk was really nice, very mild and sweet. I almost wished it had a little bit more heat to it, but very good. The cabbage was a little on the salty side but once you start mixing it in with the perfectly cooked rice and beans it all evens out. \n\nI definitely want to try a few other items on the menu, and if they are anywhere near the caliber of the jerk, I know I'll be very happy with them as well.
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\""Meh. I've experienced better\"". Don't go for the jerk chicken. It looked like brownstew, and It just wasn't that good. The greens were okay. I would try something else...IF I go back. Also the lady at the register was holding a personal conversation on the phone while I placed my order and waited to get my food. What's up with that?
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This is my new favorite place. Love love the jerk chicken and collard greens. The curry was really good too, and the cabbage. I had a taste of the salted fish, which I wasn't a fan of, mainly b/c it was fried, but the rice and peas, I enjoyed as well.\n\nHighly recommended hole in the wall for take-out foodies.
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I almost gave this place 1 star, but hey the owners were very nice and cute so I can't do that reason as ratings need to be holistic. My friend was really craving Caribbean food so I did research on yelp and decided on this place because of the high rating. I was SOOO very disappointed. First of all, LACK OF selections, maybe this is an American thing to want to have a couple more options, but to be fair, you can see the menu that is listed under the photos section here, you get like 3 choices. I got the vegetarian platter as well, maybe that's why it's not very good. But I always prefer vegetarian and I've had MUCH MUCH better food elsewhere. I got some kidney beans mixed in with my rice...I feel like I could have cooked myself this with a can of beans dumped into my rice? On top of the kidney beans the veggie platter also comes with string beans...ok they are the best on the my plate. And then it was another selection of veggie that I am not quite sure what it is but this place kinda just reminds me of badly cooked southern food to be honest. But hey, I am going to go back and maybe give it another try on the meat product. As far as veggies goes, not tasty is for sure.
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I had some clothes dry cleaned here a few days ago. The turn around was a day, which was awesome, but my favorite sweater feels hard and scratchy now and looks a little pilled. I think they messed it up - can't be sure since it was the first time I took it to the cleaners but I'm not going back. The cost for pants was about $6 and about $3 for sweaters...
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Love 2001 Cleaners. I only have a few items that need to be dry cleaned, but these guys always do the job. \n\nPretty standard, really. Come in, drop off your stuff and come back next day to pick it up. Always done with a smile and you can't really go wrong. \n\nHere's a tip: Drop off your stuff on Wednesdays. 25% off and you can drop off anytime during the day. Pretty darn good deal.\n\nThese guys and gals are always friendly and helpful. Also, their seamstress is very nice. She fixed a pair of linen slacks that I have (Who says \""linen slacks in a Yelp review anyways?) and did a great job. \n\nGreat job, 2001. Keep truckin'.
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This place is GREAT! I had a suit and a dress that I needed dry cleaned, as well as fixing the buttons. I was in the market for a place to dry clean, as I had not yet used this service in Charlotte. This place is close to home and had good reviews, so I decided to try them.\n\nI spoke for quite a while to the gentleman working. He told me that they do all their cleaning in-house (with the exception of some extraordinary stains), let me know when I could pick them up, and gave me approximate prices. They have a bar code system in place to keep track of all the items you bring in. If you drop your clothes off on a Wednesday, you get 25% off. I thought their prices were reasonable; I had a three piece suit, dress, and the repairs for around $29. They also have a lady in on Tuesdays and Thursdays who does alterations, and those prices seemed quite reasonable as well.\n\nYes, I may have been able to find somewhere a little cheaper to get my clothes dry cleaned. Still, I greatly appreciated the service and explanations that I got from the employees working there. When I drop my clothes off, I want to know that the people I leave them with are going to take care of what I brought. I will be bringing my stuff here from now on.
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The woman at the counter gave my daughter the stink face when we tried to drop off several items for cleaning. \n\nShe was rude the entire time, huffing when I asked how long the service would take. \n\nWe took the clothes back and left, will find somewhere that appreciates the customers a little more.
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I got stuck at the train tracks fo like an hour, so I pulled into this lovely little garden. Actually, it's surprisingly big. \n\nWalk through the gallery and check out local artwork (mostly botanical subjects of course), then go out the back, which opens up to mirrored ornaments dangling from Willow trees, sculpture gardens, and, of course, roses. Lots and lots of roses.\n\nMcGill is perfect for a picnic, a stroll with that special someone, a place to take kids, and especially for refuge from that awful train!
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Charlotte's hidden gem located near NoDa. Stop in and see Karisa, owner of Nectar florist. The history of the garden is amazing. It feels like you have stepped out of Charlotte and into a fairytale. I had my wedding there and I highly recommend it to everyone else too. Open minded to everyone and all ages. If you are from out of town, go here. Take a camera. Art, flowers, train car, its gorgeous. Their events are so much fun too. Mothers day always has something sweet going on.\nGo see this special place.
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Prepare for your mind to be blown. This is one of Charlotte's best secrets.\n\nIt is on N. Davidson in an industrial/sketch area. You walk into this STUNNING garden with plenty of art. It is a delight. You feel like you are transformed into a new place. I cannot recommend this place enough. It feels magical. There are little paths that you can walk to with privacy. There is a large area to be in with a big group. We went for a rehearsal dinner and it was breath taking. \n\nI highly recommend going here.
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I was feeling the need for a snack the other day and happened to be in the area of this little gem. So I popped over to see what they had to offer, I was very pleasantly surprised. The smell of fresh baked bread and other goodies meets you at the door, which is always fun.\n\nBesides the inviting smells, the employees are super nice. Even though all I bought was a cookie they offered me a free taste of one of their other products (btw the pecan sweet bread is awesome). Plus I liked the open layout of the place. You can watch as they pull the bread out of the oven and wrap it up for you.
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This is such a sweet little place. It feels a bit like stepping back in time. The employees are so friendly, and they are happy to give samples. They do sell out sometimes, so the selection can be rather slim if you get there later in the day. My son loves the cinnamon bread - I use it for his peanut butter sandwiches and it is his favorite!
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If you're doing the whole Atkins diet thing-don't even read this review b/c I don't want to be blamed for your downfall. \n\nI checked out Great Harvest this morning since I saw I had a BOGO coupon for a honey whole wheat loaf of bread in the Citipass book. Loving all things carbs, I checked online and they were open early. Such a nice change for a morning person like me since many things in Charlotte don't seem to be open early on the wknd! I walked in there and this place is HUGE! Of course the other thing I noticed was the smell of fresh breads being baked, so many flavors, so little time. IHowever, it was filled not only with bread but an inventory of dips, chutneys, sauces, etc. They also have a cart with dry soup mix that is gluten free and looked pretty tasty. \n\nI wasn't sure what to get there so I went with Rosemary Garlic loaf to get something with flavor. This girl cooks a lot of Italian food so I am sure I can incorporate it in a meal somewhere. They have toaster and round loaves-which just mean the size of the loaf (I had no clue what they meant when they asked this so I just said toasted in an inquisitive way). Their bread has no artificial ingredients or preservatives and according to their website, shouldn't be refrigerated but can be frozen (they gave me extra bags when I told them I want to freeze mine). \n\nThey also have a bread card where you buy 12 loaves, you get one free. When I saw others put three $$$ for price on here, I don't agree. The loaves are about $5 a pop and most bread at the supermarket is an average of $3 so I don't think the price is too high, especially for freshly baked bread without preservatives or artificial ingredients. I dig how they have the nutritional info on their website so you can see what you're taking in. They also have sandwiches there besides bread so if you're looking for a quick treat, you should stop on in! \n\nTwo Citipass coupons--one for a free loaf, the other is for BOGO sandwich.
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If you know of better cinnamon rolls in Charlotte, let me know. They are great here.
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I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place before. I stop here at least once a week to get my carb on. I absolutely love this place, and let me tell you why.\n\nI first discovered their delectable bread at the farmer's market a few months ago. I'm forever on a quest for a good bakery. The had samples of everything they offered that day, so I got to try a few different things. That first day, I purchase their spinach and feta bread (like a savory, moist challah bread - so good!!). The texture was perfect, and the eggs made it such a moist bread. I also tried their blondies that day. For two dollars a piece, you get a 3x3x1 (or slightly bigger, depending) bar cookie. It was so buttery and fantastic! Since then, I've tried many different styles of their bread and desserts. Their garlic cheddar bread is divine, and they have some of the best whole grain breads I've ever tasted. If you like a nuttier bread, their Dakota is chocked full of pepitas and sunflower seeds. Even their low carb whole grain bread is fantastic, and it doesn't taste like the light bread you buy in the store.\n\nBest of all, they don't use any preservatives in their bread. They use freshly milled grains (ground within 24 hours), which apparently retains some of the natural protein found in the grain. They also sell all of their goods within 48 hours and donate unsold bread to charity. Their ingredient list and nutrition information is readily available on their website, along with a schedule of days when certain bread is produced. The rotate their menu every month, although they do have some bread they offer every day. The staff has always been patient, friendly, and helpful in answering questions.\n\nWhen you go to their bakery location, you can try anything they have out that day as well, including desserts, cookies, and \""scuffins\"" (a cross between a scone and a muffin). They also offer sandwiches, homemade jelly, and coffee, but I've not tried any of them. For the holidays, you can purchase pies or their \""jewel bread,\"" which is basically a super delicious fruit cake.\n\nTheir prices on bread are about $4.50 to $6.50, which seems a little steep until I think about all the bread I end up wasting when I purchase store-bought loaves. It's a rare occasion that the bread I buy here doesn't get eaten. \n\nIf you're looking for healthy, fresh bread, this is definitely the place to go.
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Great venue for a wedding - I attended a couple of weddings here and the chapel is very quaint. If you like historic little places with lots of character and don't want to get married in an actual church, this is a great option. It is also centrally located between midtown & uptown districts, which is nice if you have people coming from out of town or simply from different sides of town. There is a beautiful garden outdoors with lots of trees and a sweet little gazebo which is perfect for those wedding photos.
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While I hate nailing a place that has so few reviews, I'm afraid I have to give this place one star. Some of you might say, \""well, what did you expect from a strip mall Chinese joint?\"" Well, some of the best Chinese food on the West Coast is in a strip mall or even in a bad part of town. Sadly, this restaurant is not only shabby inside and out, but their food is just as shabby.\n\nTheir sauces taste bottled with a one-size fits all sort of technique: pile on thick, gunky brown sauce on everything and call it Chinese. Plates that are old and worn. Dirty glasses. Shelves that appeared thick with dust. A faded \""Best of Charlotte\"" frame on the wall that dates back to many years ago. \n\nIt's sad to see a small business that just doesn't get it. The food here falls short of the worst Chinese food in a mall food court. That says it all.
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Given this place a few tries. The staff is always super nice, but the food is a bit lack luster. The sauce does taste like it comes from a can and the crab Rangoon was chewy and soft like it had just been thawed out. \n I ordered sesame chicken and I had two pieces before I discovered the long black hair going all through the dish. I was finished after that. This place is ok but I wish they would clean it up just a bit and take more care with how they prepare food. This was the last time I'll be here.
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Quick, decent nothing amazing. the fried rice was good and egg drop soup decent. if you're looking just to crave a Chinese craving it works.
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If I could give this place zero stars I would. I ordered the generals chicken because you really can't mess that up. This place did. The red sauce that covered it was so sugary and gross that it tasted like it came from a can. There was definitely not any white meat in my dish--only chewy fatty tissue that had some dark meat attached to it. The side of fried rice tasted fine but it didn't have any of the usual carrots or peas in it so it lacked in flavor. I have yet to find a really good Chinese take out in Charlotte.
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Very dirty and disgusting. Sat down and he brought out egg noodles and duck sauce. Long black hair right on top. Got up and walked out.
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I wish zero stars were an option. I placed a delivery order and was told it would take 30-45 minutes to arrive. After waiting for 90 minutes and placing three calls to the store, my food arrived. When opening the bag, I had a feeling this food wasn't worth the wait. My beef/broccoli was chewy, cold, and unappetizing. I ate a few bites and tossed most of it in the trash. Do not eat at place and whatever you do, don't get their takeout service. Go to Tapei Express on Providence for great Chinese takeout.
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This place is close to my office which is convenient. I have eaten take out from here at least 10 times and have yet to be disappointing. I don't expect a whole lot from a Asian take out place. Consistent food quality, clean, and most important to me for judging Chinese food is a fresh cooked egg roll. There is no reason to precook them and let them stew in their own grease. I have yet to have an experience to not come back here.
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We used to go to the Emperor years ago with our young children and had fond memories of the place. It was a mom & pop shop, nice ambiance and friendly service at good prices. \n\nAfter some shopping at the Metropolitan my husband wanted to go to the Emperor for a quick dinner. There were no other diners in the restaurant. Evidently this place is now pretty much a take-out joint, maybe has some lunch business, but is not longer a place to enjoy a sit down meal. We were gruffly greeted by the sole person at the desk, brought over some fried noodles and duck sauce while we considered the menu. \n\nWe ordered the Szechuan Shrimp and Scallops and also the Shrimp in Garlic Sauce. I will say that the food was plentiful and not bad, but I will never go back. The place appears dirty, the service is not friendly. Never asked if we needed or wanted anything else. Didn't seem to care about having sit-down customers at all. Just a bad experience all around. Gross.
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This place is failing in every way: their service is dismal, their food is greasy/tasteless/disgusting, and the kitchen/dining room are absolutely filthy. I have no idea how or why they continue to remain in business, but I would suggest that if you ever must make the mistake of consuming this disgusting excuse for food, then for goodness sake dine in.
| 01
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This is a great laundromat! It was clean, the owner was actively keeping it clean. They owner was very friendly and helpful. The washers are newer and I feel like they actually got my clothes clean.\nThere is a starbucks nearby and you can get wifi from nearby businesses.
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I have tried other laundromats in the area but prefer this one over all. I typically use the $3 machine and can get a full laundry basket of clothes in one and they come out well-washed! I swing by to put my clothes in the wash and then go home or grab a bite to eat for the next 40ish minutes while they're cleaning. I would never worry about things going missing or my clothes being touched here. \n\nI have also used their dry cleaning service and they do a great job!
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My husband is in law enforcement and has been wanting to try an area dry cleaners to have his uniforms washed and pressed. After doing some research on Yelp, I chose to take his uniforms to Kim's Cleaners. I am not saying that our experience was the typical experience, but would like people to know how this dry cleaners handles a range of situations. \nFirst of all, the customer service was great! We were impressed by the man behind the counter. However, my jaw almost hit the floor when we received our bill. I had my husbands two long sleeve shirts, two short sleeve shirts, and two pairs of pants dry cleaned and pressed. Many area cleaners give discounts to law enforcement officers; I did not take away a star for Kim's not giving one, but it would be nice if they would consider this option, especially since many officers frequent the same dry cleaners (although likely not this one considering the prices). My husband also wanted the sleeves on the two short sleeved shirts taken in a 1/2 inch. Our total bill was almost $60. I think the actual dry cleaning was about $20-$25 and the alterations accounted for the rest. I did not feel that the dry cleaning was worth that much. I will definitely not be bringing anything else here. I would recommend others to check the price when you drop off your clothes.
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Worst auto bell in town. Do not go here. It wasn't even decent enough for one star.
| 01
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These guys took ME to the cleaner!\n\nI used this dry cleaner for the first time recently, and I was really disappointed. I knew going in that they were expensive ($2 per laundered dress shirt), but it was a bit of a time-sensitive deal, so I went there, dropped off my shirts and a few suits.\n\nWhen I went back to pick up my stuff, the guy tried to ring me up for a total that sounded higher than it should have. I asked him to see the itemized bill, he gave it to me, then, without saying anything at all, rang me up again for five dollars less. No explanation, no apology.\n\nNo repeat business for these jokers.\n\nAnd by the way, I found a place at Pecan and Central that charges $1.50 for shirts.
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Driving down 7th, I got reallllllly excited seeing a little mom-and-pops deli. The first thought that ran thru my head: Do they have prosciutto and cappicola? The answer: Prosciutto- yes; cappicola- no.\n\nSo I ran in to get my cold cuts, looking forward to a phenomenal lunch. The quality of the meat was very good. The service, not so much.\n\nI stood at the counter nearly 25 minutes as he cut me 1/2 pound of turkey, prosciutto, american cheese, mozzarella, and bologna. 25 MINUTES! On top of it, the guy wrapped the meat soooooo tight that it took me another 20 minutes to unwrap to make a sandwich.\n\nAlso, what kind of a market doesn't have bread you can buy? Literally, the entire store, NO BREAD! The only way I could have gotten bread was to order a sandwich and take it off. \n\nWill LBD be going back to this place you ask? Undecided. If I do, he will definitely order his meats before he goes, to ensure he doesn't have to wait any longer.\n\nThis place needs improvement in the meats department. LBD scale- 3. PICK UP YOUR GAME!
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Solid deli with good ingredients, quick service and reasonable prices.
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Yum Yum YUMMM!!! I passed by this place several times and decided to give it a whirl for lunch. Best wrap I have ever had!! I love the variety of flavors you can get- Wheat, plain, spinach or tomato basil. I had the Health wrap & the grilled chicken had a delicious black paper seasoning along with fresh veggies. Macaroni salad was tasty and I love the different drinks they have to offer along with the candy on the counters. It's a lot of fun in there!!
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What a great deli! With a menu that offers breakfast items to sandwiches & salads, with a variety of sides, which I will say remind me a New York Deli, they offer macaroni salad, potato, pasta salads, and so many more. And, the deli meat is Boar's Head, the best! I ordered the Turkey Club with a side of macaroni salad and loved every bite! The staff was great & service was fast, even with a line upon arrival. I definitely look forward to my next visit!
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Looks like just another house from the outside as you go zooming by on 7th Street, but this family-run garden shop is worth a look if you need to spruce up your yard or get your green thumb on.\n\nThe inside of the house is more like a gift shop with a pretty wide variety of gardening gifts and knick-knacks- from watering cans to small planters to all kinds of kitsch one can stick into their garden. If you are searching for a unique gift for the gardening friend, this would be an excellent stop. \n\nOutback they have an impressive selection of fountains and larger pots to hold your green-wares. It's fun just to stroll thru and look (and listen) to all the options bubbling thru all makes of vessels and sculptures. \n\nDuring the planting months, they do carry the obligatory selection of vegetables and herbs. They also sometimes carry some more interesting things to plant.\n\nThe real reason you should visit here, though, is for the advice and expertise of the owners who know their neighborhood and the surroundings. They love to chat and will answer your gardening queries with lots of options.
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Charming place! Plenty of fountains and garden decor.
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While I like the Melting Pot, I just can't help but be amazed at the place.\n\nYou go in and order a plate of uncooked food and watch someone come and put together a pot of (cheese, broth, chocolate or perhaps all three if you're feeling hungry), then you cook it yourself, all the while knowing that you are about to spend a large portion of the night in the process.\n\nAt the end of it all, you drop a pretty good chunk of change and you walk away happy. I need to figure out how to get in on this action.\n\nYou might think that I don't like the Melting Pot, and you couldn't be more wrong. I actually enjoy the place, other than the fact that it takes a while to work through the dinner (and the fact that I have to pay, and I can't figure out how I can get in on it). And I really prefer the University location to the Midtown one. That's why I only give them four stars here.\n\nBut overall, I'm a fan. Just don't worry about your wallet. And don't wear a watch.
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I go here quite frequently at least once a month. And I have to say I loveee this place. Especially the Kings Drive location, their layout is more intimate and better. I love their house salad, their house dressing is amazing. My favorite is the court bouillon broth, with the Pacific Rim Selection, and of course add cold water lobster tails. Their service is impeccable. And their database is amazing, they know everytime which table and server that we like to have. And their dessert ... goodness just so delicious. We typically go with the Amaretto Meltdown. We love it so much, that we even got the melting pot cookbook, But it's just not as good as dining there. I would say that this is the Ritz Carlton of restaurant in regards to service and the quality of the food
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I like the food and the whole fondue experience of the Melting Pot but I give this place only 2 stars because on my last 2 visits, I had experienced terrible service. When I go to a restaurant planning to spend a minimum of $30 per person (excluding drinks), I expect a better level of service than I have gotten here from hostesses and wait-staff.
| 01
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hubs and i went here once during restaurant week and partook in the special they had going. which was a discounted price of the 4 course classic option\n\nwe choose the Wisconsin trio cheese fondue, which I did not care for, the wine taste was really strong and a turn off for me.\nthe entree was really nice, we upgraded to the Mojo broth which is fabulous! i don't remember which entree we had but there was beef, shrimp and pork and chicken. \n\nwhen dessert came time we went for the yin yang chocolate. which we needed more of the dipping fruits etc because 2 pieces of each was not enough!\n\nthis is a nice strange of pace for a night out. allowing plenty of time to talk and eat slowly and just enjoy the company of the person you are with. i would love to go back only the cost is a little high to go regularly
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I dig the melting pot, i mean, its fun. Fondue=fun. This was another \""Yay my birthday is during restaurant week!\"" dinner for me. The cheeses, meat course and salad are good but lets be honest that dessert is where its at. Id get all 3 courses as dessert if i could. A big pot of chocolate and then cheesecake, rise crispies, bananas, strawberries, red velvet cake and marshmallows all to dip into it. Heavenly is an understatement. \nI also dig that your in control of your own cooking times. So what if i cook my steak for 10 seconds...rare is good yo...\nGoing with a large group is smart. Then you can really sample a lot of the stuff on the menu. Our party had 8 peeps in it so we got 3 different cheeses, cooking styles and chocolates. Service was aiiiiiight considering it was a large party, but it coulda been better. I normally wouldn't be able to afford more than one course here but at $30 for everything during restaurant week it's a hella great deal.
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