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We have been here a number of times, and I have enjoyed it more and more each time. We have gotten such phenomenal service. Our last server was great and allowed us to tweak anything we wanted in terms of substitutions and omissions.\n\nWhat I love best about the place is that dinner is an experience and you get to relax and enjoy the large variety of food in your own personal little section.\n\nThe prices are very high, so we do not go here much, but this is a staple for restaurant week.
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I visited the Melting Pot during restaurant week. Typically I'm a little leery about dining out during this week as i have had several bad experiences. This was not the case at the melting pot. They quickly seated us and our server quickly greeted us. He explained the entire menu, he talked about each dipping sauce, how to cook your food, etc. He definitely made sure we didn't have any questions. The food was just OK. I went more for the experience with my friends and really enjoyed myself. I would go back for a special occasion but probably not anytime soon. It truly does cost a lot of money to cook your own food.
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I finally popped my Melting Pot cherry this week. A good friend was out of town for all my birthday celebrations and brought me here as a make up date. (After this experience... I'm okay with Rich missing my birthday every year if it means he will take me here)\n\nFirst off.... the hostess gave me a birthday card when she took us to our table. It was signed by a bunch of the waitstaff. Plus, at the end of the night our server gave me a box of chocolate covered strawberries to take home. Happy birthday to me. Wow, that is some fantastic service all the way around.\n\nWhat do you need to know before a night at the Pot? It is a process. So allow yourself two-three hours for dinner. Come hungry. Really hungry. Maybe the hungriest you've ever been in your life. We went with the four course experience\n\nCheese: The special. Bourbon Bacon Cheddar. Holy.\n\nSalad: California. Gorgonzola cheese and raspberry vinaigrette make everything better.\n\nEntree: We went with Coq Au Vin... delicious. I want to try the Mojo next time. I did land and sea, but was mad that I didn't go with the classic. Luckily, Rich shared some of his with me. I love all the sauces they give you. I'm a sauce whore.\n\nDessert: I'm about to explode. I don't really think you can go wrong with any of the choices.. they all sound amazing. I picked flaming turtle... basically so we could also get a table-side fire show.\n\nDrinks: there were martini specials. The strawberry blonde was very refreshing. The salted caramel was absolutely delicious. I also got a boozy cappuccino to go with my dessert. It came complete with a rock sugar candy stick to use as a stirry thing.\n\nI could barely drive home because I was so full. I thought about sleeping in my car. It was all delicious. I think it would be great to go here and just skip out on the entree portion of the evening all together and just do cheese and dessert. That may be my plan next time.\n\nThank you Melting Pot for a tremendous dinner... birthday celebration round 5.
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I love the melting pot! Everything from the drinks to dessert were amazing. I tried the white peach Cosmo... Very good! My boyfriend had a bells two hearted. Our dining experience started with the green goddess cheddar cheese fondue. Next course was salads. My boyfriend had the spinach mushroom salad while I had a Caesar. Both were super tasty. My caesar had pine nuts on it. Loved the added crunch. Next course was entrees with assorted proteins... Chicken, beef, salmon, tuna, & shrimp. My favorite was the tuna but everything was delicious. Mine and everybody's favorite course is dessert. We got the snickers chocolate dip. Why this isn't on the menu is beyond me. Its great with bananas. \n\nGood food + good service = good times!\n\nWe will be back!
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Great food, great service, wonderful atmosphere! It is more main steam than before but the food is still great!
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Went to get nails done for the panthers playoff game. Wanted a black base w/ blue stripes. The younger girl did them and did a bad job. The worst part she even told me it was \""not her best\"" and she was disappointed with how she did them. The lines were all different sizes. She made an excuse that the brush was too big. She was about 3/4 of the way done and about 4 woman came in to get their nails done...the girl decided to rush through my nails to quickly get me done, i guess she figured she had already screwed up so no need to keep trying. Then I sat to dry and the owner came and sprayed some kind of quick dry on them and it caused the paint to sort of bubble up......yeah and paid about double since it was a design...even though it was my regular nails. Only reason I would go back is for a basic manicure or pedicure...hopefully couldn't mess that up.
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I just moved to the area and was dreading the task of finding a new nail salon. I loved my old salon and was very sad to leave, but then I stumbled across Spa and Nail and couldn't be happier. I agree with the previous review from Nikki - they had me cracking up the entire time and I left with a huge smile on my face. It was such a relaxing atmosphere even though it is a smaller space. It's been almost a week since my mani and pedi and it's still going strong. Unlike some places I've been where the polish starts chipping off after 2 days. I highly recommend this nail salon and will definitely be going back!
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It's definitely strange when I say that we need to call our electrician, but that's exactly what we do from time to time, and when we do, we call Roby.\n\nI don't remember just when we started using them. I think it was when we installed our new heat pump, but I'm not positive about that. Whenever it was, I'm glad, because now we just call them up and tell them whatever the project is and they put us on the list.\n\nThe cool thing is that since we've been with them for a while, we actually have an account manager (I really have no idea if that's his title, but I can ask for him specifically, so that's how I think of him, and it's what he does), and I can talk to him about projects or bills or just general questions, which is really a nice feature. It makes the whole electrical contractor mystery a lot easier to deal with.\n\nOn the capability side, Roby is a spinoff from Andrew Roby, which is a general contractor, and apparently they were doing so much electrical work, they just split the company off to do the electrical work, so you know that they have the experience. \n\nFrom what I've seen, in all but the rarest circumstances, they are usually out within a day or so, which is great for me, and the work they do is top-notch. We've been very happy with them. The only downside is that they do command a good price, but then you get what you pay for, right?
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Great customer service and an awesome selection! The staff is very helpful and can special order anything you need. Great prices and super close to CMC-Main. I love coming to buy my scrubs here!!
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I'm not a fan of watered down vinegar sauce with a few specs of tomato at all. I gave it two-stars just not to be a jerk, but I tell everyone not to go here.
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Not too bad, but considering I had not eaten here up to very recently in the almost 10 years I've worked within a block I must say I was a tad disappointed. Think I'll try again to see if maybe I just came on an off day.
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Maybe my standards are too high. I had high hopes for the breakfast biscuits here, based on various reviews online, but in the end they taste like frozen biscuits with various toppings. I had a chicken biscuit, and the boyfriend had egg and bacon. Both biscuits had that sweet, frozen/refrigerated/pre-made biscuit taste, rather than a true buttermilk biscuit taste. If I'm getting chicken / bacon / other savory items on my biscuit, I don't want the biscuit to be sweet! We also got potatoes, which were good, but they were nothing particularly special. In the end, I can make a better biscuit, and even the biscuit sandwiches from Bojangles are probably better than these (gasp). \n\nI want to go back to Art's for lunch soon, because I really, truly loved the atmosphere in there. The staff were amazingly nice, it's a cute little place, my order was ready quickly, and I like to support local business. But the biscuits just don't cut it for me to try them again.
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I haven't eaten here that many times, but I got take out last weekend and it was awesome. I got the chicken in lemon sauce with grilled artichokes which came with creamy polenta and a veggie (it happened to be cauliflower on that day)- not only was the food fantastic, but it was enough for me to eat two fulls meals. I also got the side salad which came with a really great homade sundried tomato dressing (also the salad was under $3 which you don't find anywhere these days). My boyfriend had the penne with meat sauce which he liked, but his portion was noticably smaller than mine- I think the meat entrees are prob a better deal. The entire meal came with half a dozen garlic rolls, on the house. Oh, beware that if you go on the weekends this place is packed- I could barely get to the bar to get my to go order.
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I love Italian food, and I love Mama Ricotta's, so that should tell you something.\nMama's (as my friend's call it) is kind of unassuming, placed as it is in a strip mall-type of place.\nThe restaurant itself isn't very large, which can make for some crowded times during dinner and, somewhat surprisingly, lunch.\n\nThe food is outstanding however. The pasta is homemade, and the garlic knots are a must. I am a big fan of the angel hair and the lasagna.\n\nSome dishes may be a bit pricey, but at least you are getting quality for your money. \n\nIf you are an Italian fan and a bit tired of the chain restaurants such as Olive Garden and Carabba's, you should take a chance and check out Mama's.
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We decided on Italian for the evening since my brother is a vegetarian and no one else was interested in dining at the Penguin Drive-Thru or Price's Chicken Coop.\n\nThe atmosphere is very relaxing and comfortable. I am a fan of dim lighting, it's very calming and soothing. We are immediately greeted by our server who wasted no time with the drink and food specials of the evening.\n\nI opted on the alcohol because I was still feeling nauseous from the 6 hour flight. We decided on sharing a large pepperoni and sausage pizza with a family style portion of their Rigatoni with this sausage meat sauce. \n\nService was great, the refills and warm herb bread with a spicy chili oil kept coming. I was stuffed but satisfied. Not bad for my first Italian meal in North Carolina.
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Delicious!! I heard so many good things about this restaurant and finally tried it! Now it is one of my favorites in Charlotte. Their pork ribs are outstanding and I now crave the goat cheese and mascarpone appetizer. The portions were huge. My boyfriend and I splitt the pork ribs and we were both stuffed. Everything I've tried at Mama Ricotta's has been fabulous!
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First time I went we had a large party of 10, of which 3 were stuck in traffic. We told them this and they seated us anyway. We called them knowing they were a few miuntes or better away. We ordered drinks and food for them. About 5 minutes later the hostess who sat us came back and started trying to talk us into squeezing into a table for 6. I told her they were down the street and we had just ordered for them so there was no reason to switch. She said there was another large party that was all here .... Just then the rest of our group showed up. If they had not I would have left. The server and the food that night were great and almost made me forget about the hostess. Then we came again with some friends raving about the food. Must have been a new chef. The service was still great but EVERYTHING was really salted. The pizza, the calamari, the pasta. 3 of us ordered a home made pasta with portabello mushrooms, it was so salty we could not eat it. The waitress tried so hard, she apologized and even offered us a free tira misu for desert. Sorry to say cause the servers are great, but Mama's is off our list.
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Mama Ricotta's is like a nice warm blankie in the winter: comforting, familiar and shareable. I've stopped by Mama Ricotta's many a time and, frankly, it's always been at least a good if not great meal. The service has always been friendly (especially in the bar for some reason) and even when things haven't gone perfectly, they have always offered to make it right. Big points here. \n\nSince I've been here so many times, here is a rundown of a few of my personal favorites:\n\nGoat cheese & marscapone dip: Exactly the nom-ness you would expect. Warm creamy dip topped with tasty tomato sauce and served with grilled crostini.\n\nPasta Primavera: Pretty basic, but a light and colorful veggie angel hair dish. I've only ordered this with the EVOO sauce but I'm always adding extra spice to give it a kick. \n\nButternut squash ravioli: There is a fancier name to this in house, but you'll see what I mean. Delicious, tender butternut squash raviolis with an orange creame sauce, bits of proscuitto, walnuts and sage. It's ass on a plate and it's amazing.\n\nIt's been a while since I've had dessert here, so I really can't comment on that. However, I have been here for brunch and it was asi asi...but really, Mama, you'll know I'll be coming back. Solid resto, solid food and solid service.
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What is it with this place? It's like a weird mutant baby of Ruby Tuesday and the Cheesecake Factory born in 1994 - I swear they even have the same mix of fun n' funky jams you've heard in your favorite RT's playing in the background. They most definitely have the same feel - messy food paintings full of edgy, contrasty colors, that damn jewel tone color scheme that immediately calls to mind fancy Mall, opulent textures bandied about, willy-nilly. I've given Mama's three chances to transcend the bad decor choices with delicious foods, and she's failed me, every time.\n\nDinners - universally too salty, and if salts-everything-before-tasting-it me is saying that, well. This preserved, pickled thing is inescapable - if it isn't a preserved roasted pepper overwhelming your salad, it's a pickled artichoke or so many Kalamatas (yay Greece) smothering your pizza that any chance of digging on the housemade mozz is gone. Even Bruschetta tastes like it's been doused with anti-aging liquids and sat at the bottom of a very deep fridge for who knows how long.\n\nIn true Olive Garden style, salads are overdressed before making it to your table, so it's all a wilty, mixed up mess. That ain't how they do it in Italia, kids! That's how they do it in Bottomless Breadstickville.\n\nService is probably where they've spent the most energy and it shows - people are quick, smiley, knowledgeable. But try three was brunch this weekend, and the Benedict was so Stouffer's (accompanied by the blandest breakfast taters I've ever not eaten, and seriously, what cheese was that under my two asparagus spears, Muenster? Srsly?!) that, like I said, I give up. Che cosa una delusione.
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I agree with Nicole about the bar staff friendliness. They are alway so happy to see you!\n\nI stopped by Mama's for dinner last night and ordered some of the goat cheese dip and the spiedini di carne salad. Great choice. I was intending to go for a light dinner when I came in but ended up stuffed. The goat cheese was the primary culprit. Very savory. The salad was solid as well. The steak was delicious and enjoyed the many flavors the rest of the salad contained - full of grapes, tomatoes, olives, cheese.\n\nVery satisfying!
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This isn't about a dining experience with Mama's, but rather a review on their catering department \""Plate Perfect Catering\"" out of the Mama's Kitchen.....\n\nI hosted an event where I work (hush hush on that topic), and for the first time, used Mama's for the catering. I have been working here for 2 1/2 years, always cater events and this was, by far, the best catering I have ever received!!!\n\nOkay, so the staff was very friendly, professional and timely (# 1), the display looked great and we had zero issues with quantity....those are things I expect out of most catering companies......the biggest thing you worry about is the quality and freshness of catered food. \n\nYou usually think: cold, over-heated, dry....and your usual statement is \""it was good, FOR catering\""\n\nNOT the case this time, it wasn't just good for catering, it was extremely fresh, delicious and good, for consumption. \n\nThe menu: stuffed mushrooms, bacon wrapped scallops, passed shrimp cocktail ( in mini martini glasses, cooked, chilled, snapped to perfection), two types of pastas with a pasta station (nice and hot to order), prime rib carving station (perfectly pink inside), bbq pork sliders, fresh vegetable display, gourmet cheese platter,spin/art dip, chopped salad and fresh fruit.......\n\nIt was ahhh mazing and my client thanked me over and over again and raved about the food (yesssss)\n\nNot to mention, the cost is very reasonable, even with a private chef on site. If you ever need catering for an event, I highly recommend Plate Perfect Catering!
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This place makes me cringe! I've dined here with large groups of friends when we needed to have a big table and they all wanted to be bursting full of cheap food and that is really the only excuse to go to this place. \n\nOne reviewer mentioned the 90's music and the goofy food art on the walls. I could not agree more that this is so funny. Whoa and talk about noisy. This place is deafening inside on a Friday or Saturday night, worse than a cafeteria. I think that everyone with a City-Pass crams in there in search of the best two-for-one deal on a massive mound of macaroni slathered in dreadful red sauce and salty cheese. \n\nI actually ordered a salad as my main the last time that I dined there because I know how universally disappointing the pasta dishes were and they actually screwed up a salad. I am not sure what on earth it was supposed to be, but they called it a chopped salad and it had a little M next to it in the menu as if it were a specialty of the house. I asked for grilled chicken on top and received a dried out piece of leather sitting above a mess of lettuce, beans, nuts, cheese and peppers. Just plain salty and awful. Everything was either from a can or a jar. \n\nI do agree with others who have said that the service is very fast and friendly. They kept the beer and wine flowing at our table at every visit. I think that is why so many of my friends just shovel this stuff down. \n\nAh well, Arrivederci (no more) Mama Ricotta
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Let me start off by saying I love GOOD Italian food, thus the reason it's been several years since my last visit here. I was asked to give them another try by 2 fellow foodies, mainly because they made the signature bread pudding sound so good and there was a $20 certificate for $5 on juice in the city.....that is the only reason I returned after all this time. I'm not sure how this place has been here as long as they have, I mean let's be honest.....the food is sub par. Again, I am a lover of Italian food and if your signature rigatoni with meat sauce can't even compete with stouffer's.....that's a problem. I mean the noodles were hard and chewy, the sauce was salty and the bread was tasteless....this is a basic Italian dish which I would think could never be screwed up........geez! The penne alla vodka was also full of salt with hard and chewy noodles......glad I only paid $5 bucks! The bread pudding, which is not on the menu, gave me something to smile about after a bad meal.......It was covered in caramel sauce I think and served with ice cream.......very good...........to bad they're not a dessert bar.
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Went during charlottes restaurant week, it was just OK. The marinera sauce was bland...their pizza is great tho :)
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Let me start by saying, I wanted to love this place. I've heard nothing but praise from locals. Tonight was my second visit, and I can firmly say, \""I am not in love.\""\n\nMy first meal at MR was lunch with coworkers. I ordered a calzone. The crust was bland and the filling seemed sparse. I was underwhelmed but my coworkers raved about their dishes. I figured I should just order something else next time. C'est la vie. \n\nTonight, a friend and I headed over to MR for dinner. I started off with bruschetta that tasted freshly made but had an overpowering acidic/vinegar flavor. The bread was already soggy like it had been sitting for a bit. My friend had calamari that she didn't care for at all.\n\nWe both ordered slow cooked brisket (I think the waitress said about 7 hours.) with grilled veggies and mashed potatoes. The entree was good, and the portion was huge...more than enough for two people. Leftovers are in my future. Of everything I've had at MR, this was the best. Still, I wasn't blown away by it. It was just good, not great.\n\nOn each visit the wait staff has been very friendly and attentive. Our waitress from tonight (wish I could remember her name) was super friendly and helpful. She did a great job.\n\nMy friend and I weren't complaining about the food but our waitress asked so we told her what we though of it. And the manager came out to tell my friend the calamari would be removed from her bill, and offered her a free dessert, which was a very responsible and nice gesture. I was mildly annoyed because I don't think she even acknowledged my presence. At this point it didn't even matter. I don't see a return in my future. \n\nI don't eat a lot of Italian food but next time I'm in the mood, I'm on to the next one.
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On Friday night the office I work for had our Christmas Party at Mama Ricotta's. It was a great time, it has a great atmosphere but the food was sub par. I think we ordered every appetizer on the menu.\n\nCalamari - It was ok, I am not much of a fan it did seem a bit on the rubbery side. \n\nBruschetta - Was very soggy with the tomatoes, not sure if that was the point but soggy bread is not very appetizing. \n\nTomatoes with mozzarella - The tomatoes were great but the mozzarella slices were SO thick it was ridiculous, nearly double the size of the tomatoes. \n\nGoat Cheese - This was without a doubt my favorite of anything all night. Very rich and smooth. \n\nI ended up ordering the special of the evening: Chicken and spinach ravioli with white truffle oil. It was good but nothing to rave about. \n\nI have had way better Italian in Charlotte so its hard for me to recommend Ricotta's.\n\n\nOh and I dont know if it was me but the floor seemed super slippery!
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Most of the Italians I have known have mothers and grandmothers that are very likely to tell you, \""You're so skinny! You need to eat! Sit down and let me cook you something.\"" That kind of woman, who can cook me something anytime she wants, must be behind Mama Ricotta's.\n\nIt's very warm and inviting inside, with bright reds and oranges and fun paintings, while still being dim and intimate. The great wood stove and friendly staff that greets you certainly sets the stage for the evening. We started with the goat cheese appetizer which was creamy and decadent, though didn't scream \""goat cheese\"" to me. It was very good, nonetheless. For my main entree, I got one of the great meat sauce pasta dishes which is everything you expect great Italian food to be. I was also impressed with the wine list (which comes to you as more of a book than a list) and the many small-production Italian wines that it contains.\n\nThough a little tough to find, given it's strip mall locale, Mama Ricotta's is a must-try!
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Scrumptious. Got a personal pizza with gorgonzola, chicken sausage, and red onions. Red sangria was good too.
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our favorite restaurant in Charlotte for a sit down experience\n\nThe only way you could complain is if you go there expecting authentic Italian\nI argue this is better.\n\nGoat cheese mascapone is to die for\n\nVodka penne is amazing \nPortion sizes will make you take home a box. \nSplit a meal and can be very economical\n\nI could spend a few pages glorifying this place.\nI bet the negative reviews are from people that ordered a dish they would not like at any restaurant, or from people that go during restaurant week when they are slammed
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Made a reservation for 7:30 via OT, which is something I've become addicted to lately. Upon our arrival we were given a coaster/beeper and went to the bar. Our table was ready in less than 10 minutes.\n\nWe were sat at the table just outside the kitchen, which is a pretty ideal place to be. Not only could I read the specials (and prices) on the whiteboard in the kitchen, but our server was always around in case we needed to flag her down.\n\nThe mascarpone goat cheese appetizer was... \""meh\"". I encouraged my husband to order it after reading all the rave reviews here. Here's the thing, I hate the \""mustiness\"" of goat cheese. I figured that perhaps the mascarpone cut that flavor, and that everyone was raving over it because it tasted better than I remembered goat cheese tasting. It really didn't. I wasn't thrilled.\n\nMy husband got the penne with tomato vodka sauce and some turkey meatballs. I got \""Joe's\"" pizza. Both were very good, and even better the next day as leftovers. Frankly, I was sincerely hoping for a butternut squash pasta special but sadly, that was not to be. Probably only comes up in the fall...\n\nWe'll be back. This place is every carb-loader's dream. (Heard the table behind me ordering pasta in preparation for the next day's Corporate Cup half marathon, and we went there for my husband to carb load before his long ride... So if you need carbs, go here!)
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I have some mixed feelings about Mama Ricotta's, but ultimately I leave the restaurant pretty happy and satisfied every time.\n\nMy biggest complaint is that they took the Butternut Squash Ravioli off the menu... WHY??!?! I truly loved this dish!! The raviolis themselves were plump and yummy, the squash was rich and creamy, and balanced out with walnuts. Who knows why, no one ever wants to give me a straight answer. Apparently a lot of people still request the dish, so occasionally they will stock the ingredients just to randomly prepare it... but still, I would eat here all the time if they kept this!\n\nInstead I've ordered the Penna Alla Vodka (minus the pancetta) and the Ravioli Alla Fiorentina. These are both pretty good and would definitely recommend them, but they're just not the same!!!\n\nI HIGHLY RECOMMEND The Warm Goat Cheese and Marscapone Dip! This stuff is off the chain amazing! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! \n\nI like the dark, cozy feel of the restaurant with drum shade lighting. Thumbs up to the high ratio of booth seating. Worst thing about the decor here are the ridiculous pasta paintings. Good God, the color schemes on these things are hideous. Someone needs to remove those, ASAP.\n\nService here has been mixed, 85% of the time waiters have been quick, polite, and right on. But I have had an occasional dud.\n\nThe prices here are a little high, expect to spend over $12 a person minimum. The good news is they have coupons in the Charlotte Citipass book! Buy One, Get One baby! \n\nExpect a wait on the weekends (10-20 minutes at least). Parking is limited for the volume of weekend customers, so expect a hike.
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Took the girls here for Mother's Day and sat on the patio, which is even more attractive with the new greenway. Unfortunately it rained so we could not take a walk after the meal. We had a reservation and were seated within 7 minutes. Excellent waitress, good food. A local favorite.
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Here on June 14, 2012.\n\nHad amazing food here. Chicken breast dishes give enough food to bring home another meal. Tasty food with traditional italian seasoning. Suace homemade and delicious. Easy to park. Has outdoor seating, too.
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Y'ALL CLEARLY HAVE NEVER EATEN OUTSIDE OF CHARLOTTE. Mama ricotta's is a 1/2 step above olive garden, now ive never eaten at an oliver garden but thats what i imagine. its pretty standard mediocre italian food that emphasizes alot of heavy cream to create flavorful dishes, which is just so not italian. \n\nNot that there is anything wrong with mediocre italian food, it fills you up, but 4 stars is crazy. Both times ive had the penne alla vodka, once again its pretty mediocre. \n\nFried calamari was fried calamari, it did not kill me, but i laughed when they served it with hellmans chipotle mayo as the side (hello cocktail sauce? maybe a tomato sauce?). \n\nI will say its rather inexpensive so compared to a luce or vivace i can see this being a fan fav.
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Mama Ricotta's is my ideal Italian restaurant. From the layout of the interior, to the style of service, to the quality of the food- this place has it all. If overall fitness and money weren't an issue, you would probably find me eating here 6 out of the 7 nights a week. Love Italian!!!\n\nThe food is absolutely great. Each table receives free bread appetizers and are served with a very tasty EVOO. Ask for a little balsamic on the side and you can literally make a meal out of this in itself! \n\nAdditional appetizers and salads, such as the Fried Calamari & the Sicilian Roasted Pepper Salad, are also very, very good. For an entree, I had myself a basic vodka blush sauce over angel hair dish that was absolutely phenomenal. \n\nThe menu is pretty broad and you won't have a hard time finding something you like if your a picky eater. It is somewhat on the pricey side, but rarely will you be dissapointed with the meal in comparison to the cost.\n\nDespite the location (nestled in a small shopping center), the overall layout is perfect for Italian atmosphere. The interior is dolled-up in a very elegant, but not over elegant way. The noise is adequate and seating can be a little tight at certain times, i.e. a Saturday night. The exterior & outdoor seating are decorated with lattice and vine, has good lighting, and is great weather permitting.\n\nThey have a full bar (inside) to accomodate your choice of drink, and offer different specials per day of the week. \n\nOverall, this is my new favorite in Charlotte for dine-in Italian. A must!
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i enjoy the food from Mama's it is my go to place for a good meal and wonderful service.
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I'll give that their food is really good....but, diners beware....my husband and I ordered a Chicken Caesar Salad and Chicken Pasta with Broccoli - when you order salad, and pasta, you expect to have cheese with it, right? We didn't want the cheese on the salad, and pasta, so we asked for it on the side - and we got exactly that.....then, we get the bill, and my husband noticed that they charged us 50cents each for the salad, and pasta cheese that we asked for on the side.......really? \n\nWe immediately called the manager, and he said that it is the restaurant policy to charge for cheese - I said that is ridiculous because salad, and pasta SHOULD come with cheese, and the fact that we wanted it on the side instead of on the food should not be an issue, and we shouldn't be charged (I know it's only a total of $1.00 extra for both cheese, but that is not the point.....the point is for what they charge for food, it SHOULD come with cheese).\n\nWith this said, they do have good food, and I just wish they were not trying to gouge their customers for every penny. \n\nWe'll have to think about going back to this establishment.
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This place didn't have the authentic taste I was looking for. The atmosphere is nice but the food quality was lacking.
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What a nice treat! The bread, to start, was fresh and seasoned with Italian herbs, and served with olive oil & red pepper flakes, yummy! The shrimp and crab risotto was delicious, creamy & buttery, a true risotto. We also ordered the Pollo Alla Griglia, a seasoned grilled chicken, served with mashed potatoes & the vegetable of the day, which I substituted for the grilled asparagus, delish! The service was great and the wine selection perfect! An enjoyable evening in the patio, and somewhere we will return!
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Food was terrible service was ok. We were told it would be a 30-45 minute wait and it turned into an hour and a half wait. Totally not worth it.
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Maybe we came on an off night? We used to really like their lasagna and pizza. The visit before this one, they changed brands of Gorgonzola and the pizza was too pungent to finish. This visit we noticed the menu is getting lighter and lighter and not for the better. Even the rolls were almost stale. Glad we did not get the bread pudding for that probably would have been off too. I will say our server was great and very attentive. Guess I will stick to a salad, appetizers and bread pudding.
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Found this place on yelp while on vacation in charlotte. We wanted Italian since we had satisfied our palates on other foods throughout our trip. Don't be fooled with the strip shop location, this is a nice little place very close to downtown charlotte.\n\nI had the chicken parm-- way to much for me to finish. Which was a shame since I was not going to travel with my leftovers. Wife got the oxtail ragu dish, she was not a big fan of. Fatty beef, etc. our two small kids are just fine with buttered spaghetti noodles and parm cheese.\n\nWait staff was very good. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for some nice Italian. Family friendly, but you can also do a date night here just as easy.
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Our waiter Peggy was very polite and we enjoyed our food. I really liked the warm bread.
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Mama mia! \n\nMama Ricotta's has been around for a while-vacillating between standard and pretty good Italian food. I have to say, the past couple of times I have been eaten at Mama Ricotta's, it has been really great! They have stepped things up a notch or two, that's for sure.\n\nThe service is fast, friendly and consistent. The rolls they bring out have not changed. SO HARD to eat just one. Impossible for some...\n\nThey have changed up the menu-adding some modern, lighter options but have kept their golden standards. My favorite is the chopped salad with romaine, gorgonzola, garbanzo beans and walnuts. The walnuts are chopped so finely, you can barely detect them. But they add this subtle nutty crunch that is outstanding. Calamari is great and the warm mascarpone dip is...drool worthy.\n\nMy husband always gets the penne a la vodka with chicken---every. single. time. The bites I snag are always excellent!\n\nI also discovered a new favorite wine from their menu--Dreaming Tree Crush. This red is delicious and subtly sweet. Very easy to drink (maybe a little too easy). It's actually a Dave Matthews collaboration!! \n\nIf you haven't been to Mama Ricotta's in a while, you're in for a pleasant treat!!
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I've been going here since 2000 but never have fallen in love with it like everyone else. Maybe I'm weird. Maybe I've got a very sensitive palette. Maybe I'm just not average, but I find Mama Ricotta's well below average and very very very salty. I'm not someone who shies away from salt- I always have it on my eggs, etc. But it seems like recently, everything at Mama's is over seasoned. A lot of the dishes like the Pasta Primavera is very unremarkable so generally I like the chicken carciofi the best, but perhaps because of the capers it is so salty I can never finish it. I went there for a business lunch (basically the only reason I'll go) and had a roasted beet salad. I thought I was in the clear with a salad, but no- it was so salty too! A salad?? And not a nicoise salad?? It was very strange and it was very overdressed. Perhaps next time I'm forced to go, maybe I should try a sandwich? \n\nThe other complaint i have about this place is the service. One time recently the server was really inattentive. The second time, the server was really bitchy (and it was a guy). I've never understood how someone who relies on tips is smug and rude. Anyway that paired with the mediocre food means I'm never going to intentionally go here. I'd opt for Fiamma, Luciano's or Hawthorne's Pizza before here any day.
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This place used to be my favorite spot for 3 years until last night. I took my mom out for her birthday and we left disappointed. We both have ordered the same 2 meals every time we come, shrimp picatta and braised short ribs in red wine sauce. First thing I noticed was the short ribs were no longer on the menu, no big deal went to my next favorite dish, the shrimp picatta. When the dish arrived I immediatly noticed something was off, the color (used to be dark red, this was pinkish), the texture (used to be corse now smooth) of the dish looked different and the serving size (could never finish and would take half home). On top of that there were no roasted red peppers and the \""crispy\"" pancetta used to be thinly sliced crispy pieces mixed in the polenta, the pancetta was chopped and just thrown on top. Then there were capers which I never recalled before and made the dish extremely salty. We complained and the manager came over, we told her we get the same dish over and over again and this time it was completely different. She apologized and was very polite but explained they rehired a previous chef and was not aware of the dish being any different since she is still new at her job. I don't know why this chef would completely change the perfected dish. I don't know what else this chef has changed but according to the atmosphere, people clearly notice a difference. I've never seen the place so empty
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Mediocre Italian food. I had a pizza and it was quite bland. The waiter was nice, though.
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The food here was just adequate. And the ridiculous part of our lunch was that the check was delivered before the meal! What's that about? The waiter said they get really busy so they bring the check first. I've been eating out in restaurants for many years and no one has every brought the check before a morsel of food was eaten. The menu states that whole wheat pasta is available but never mentions it's a $1.50 up charge. I might return someday but I won't be anytime soon.
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My wife's favorite Italian spot. She loves the penne ala vodka, made with pepper vodka! Fresh baked bread is amazing. Tried a slice ifU daughters pizza, very good! Service is usually really good. The last time we were there the server was slow but very friendly. I would put this in the top 5 Italian eateries in Charlotte.
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The food was good and plentiful. Waitress was friendly, and kept checking us and refilling my sweet tea glass( this is a pet peeve when I have to ask). We ordered the calamari appetizer, chicken parm and chicken cioffa, and bread pudding for dessert. All items can easily be shared.
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We came here to celebrate my college graduation. I looked at TripAdvisor for a Italian restaurant good for kids and for special celebrations. That lead me to Mama's. However..... obviously people reviewing here and giving 5 stars don't know about Italian culinary. The restaurant menu includes a briefing about the owner's family and history. They can indeed be Italians but they have managed to create a menu based upon what us Americans think about Italian food (pasta sauces and breads with loads of garlic on it and lasagna with ricotta cheese on it). Just take as an example Olive Garden.... and I am not comparing Mama's to Olive Garden as the food here is much better, but in terms of laying down the american vision and taste for Italian food.\n\nIf there is an authentic Italian restaurant in Charlotte that is the Luce Ristorante in Uptown and also Dolce Ristorante. \n\nThis restaurant has a decent quality of food, the service is great, but quite honestly, I have tasted better pasta than this one at Hawthorne Pizza Bar in Huntersville.\n\nThe Nutella pie that everyone claims to be \""delicious\"" does not taste like Nutella at all. It tastes like Peanut Butter cheese cake. I even asked the server if she had made a mistake and brought the wrong dessert and she said that it was the correct one. We then said: It tastes like Peanut Butter and she replied: Really? But doesn't Nutella tastes like Peanut Butter to you??? That response made me think that clearly that the restaurant may not even know what they are cooking.
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I have been here twice recently. Once for lunch and once for dinner. I love the patio here and enjoy the overall feel of it. The calamari is decent but the goat cheese app is something I frequently dream of!! It is amazing. It has marinara and toasted bread points for dipping. I have had the spaghetti with meat sauce and the ravioli with meat sauce. The angel hair is made in house daily and just to die for. The ravioli is cheese filled and the meat sauce is a lovely combo of meat and chunky tomatoes. \n\nThe food is awesome and the service is good as well. I noticed they have a pizza oven as a center piece so I would love to try their pizza next time. But overall a great find for a really decent price. They also have family style dishes which is one of my favorite things ever so I plan on trying that very soon as well. A def must try at least once!
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Been to Mamas dozens of times over the past 10 years.\nThe last few times out experience was just fair.\nLast night we went there for a birthday dinner...mistake\n1st thing they put the 7 of us in a small table for 6 max...how to you have any room for the food? DUH (plus the place was not even busy)\nThey did accommodate us after my request to put 2 tables together.\nWe ordered a few appetizers to start...one of them being the mozzarella and tomatoes, we ordered the big portion and asked for the red peppers addition as usual. The order came to the table with 3 small slices of mozzarella and banana peppers. I again had to request a correction. I don't mind paying restaurant markups...but come on a few tomatoes and the paltry amount of cheese for like 9 bucks...shame on you.\nWhen the entrees came the runner looks at us like make room. Of course the table was full because the the app and salad courses had not been cleared.\nGoing to a restaurant should not be about correcting step by step...it should be about having relaxing and fun time.\nThere are many good choices in Charlotte, unfortunately Mama Ricottas looks like it may no longer be one of them.
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We were in Charlotte this past weekend and we were in the mood for Italian, so we went to Mama Ricotta's. I am glad we made the choice to come here. From the moment we walked in, the staff was pretty friendly and accommodating. We got the Burrata & Prosciutto appetizer, it was lovely. Our entrees were Penne Alla Vodka and Rigatoni with Meat Sauce. The ingredients were fresh and flavorful; just like Italian food should be. \n\nWe noticed that the dessert portions were enormous so we asked if we could be served just half of a tiramisu. Our waitress was absolutely accommodating and she made it happen. We weren't expecting to pay half price for the dessert we just didn't want the rest to go to waste, but she did charge us half price. I wish this place was in DC, we would be here all the time.
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I do not have much to say about this place other than the food is horrible.\n\nthe people are nice but the food is horrible if you are itialian and the cook is not even itialian.\n\nstay away if you want real itialian food.
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I'd heard a lot of good things about this place so when I had the opportunity to plan an event for a group of my girlfriends Mama Ricotta's immediately came to mind!\n\nI'm happy to report that this place didn't disappoint! I'd made reservations online and they called to confirm my reservations early that afternoon. When we arrived our table was ready with no wait! \n\nOur waiter was kind enough to go over all the specials and give us time to look over the menu. For such a large party, I was glad to see that our glasses were never empty and all our orders were right when they hit the table. \n\nI ordered the lasagna. It's not your typical lasagna, they call it \""southern Italian style\"" and it's a mix of beef, veal and homemade sausage with a cheese blend on a bed of sauce. It was very meaty and cheesy as it should be with a classic sauce. I enjoyed every bite. Add to that those freaking addicting garlic roll (perfect for dipping) and I'd absolutely order it again. \n\nThere were a lot of other dishes on our table that looked amazing so I'm definitely coming back for more goodies...and some dessert!
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Great video store...huge selection of indy and foreign films, as well as mainstream. Employees give ratings on some of the movies. Only downside, some of the people behind the counter have huge attitudes.
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Anything you could ever desire in film is available in this store! Not to mention, it is categorized so perfectly: by country, director, genre, etc. There was a place like this in Boone called Fat Cats (which also carries vinyl--love it!), but this store carries many more titles in VHS and DVD. \n\nI found that the staff was very friendly, and movie buffs themselves as well. I just wish that someone like that guy from Clerks worked there, just to spice it up and add a little comedy. However, there are thousands of indie flicks (and mainstream too) and the membership is free. \n\nI think I will pick up the City of God television series next time I am there, because the movie was so damn good!
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To join the chorus:\n\nInsane selection (except for the sci fi - that could use some beefing up, if anyone's listening), hot ladies, well-plastered and informative bulletin board, great hours, rack of cheap used dvds and vhs's begging to be made into gag gifts, largest Criterion collection this side of, um, anywhere, candy, MST3K on in the background more often than not, offers to reserve a new flick that's checked out for no additional fee, what's not to love?\n\nNothing, that's what. Get yer toukas over here and rent something.
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Best Video Store in town. I drive an extra ten minutes to rent here but always worth. Only complaint is the price is a bit much. Staff is Awesome and know a thing or two about movies. They have some really hard to find movies. \nBeats Redbox,Blockbuster and Netflix. Of course the best part is it is Local!!
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Visart is the poop. Awesome selection & the staff kicks it, arse that is \nThat being said, support them. They're local through and through, and i'm down with ANY place that let's me bring my masculine, ferocious, killer dog inside. \nI know we're in the age of \""everyone's okay no matter what\"" but if you don't like this place, you suck. If you think the staff is handing out good customer service only to those who are \""cool\"" you're trippin. It's a video store....with movie lovers working there..and something ALWAYS playing on the t.v.s..don't take it personal. The place is the shiz you can watch everything from Buster Keaton to blacksploitation to british drama to movies from, i'm pretty sure, every country in the world. There's something for everyone. So, even if you think the staff doesn't like you, dry your tears and rent a movie. Tell them you think that and move on with your movie.
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They used to be so cool. Took money out of my account for late fees. Never notified me, never called NOTHING. This used to be a great place now after years of supporting them i have had enough of argumentative cashiers acting mean.
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UPDATE! Received an email from the owner which was a little intimidating stated that I should remove my post. Kinda think they should improve customer service then send an email.
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Occasionally you can hear people in our town talking about how we need to support the arts. If that's your cause, this should be one of the first places to support.\n\nHere's why:\n\n* Any budding filmaker in Charlotte needs to see the Criterion Collection movies from Visart. You can't get the included commentary anywhere else without buying the movies.\n* TV series are a bargain. You can subscribe to Showtime if you want to see Dexter or you can just rent the seasons from Visart whenever you feel like it. \n* There is a place for mindless popular movies. Just as there is a place for women reading trashy romance novels. But there is a huge difference between popular movies and film. Visart has popular movies but can also can teach you about film. \n* It's an experience to go into an independent movie rental store. Visart is no exception.\n\nThe only downside is that if you live far away if can be tough to get the movies back sometimes. But whenever that happens I look at it as a donation to one of my favorite local businesses in Charlotte.
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I used to appreciate V Cleaners & Alterations for their speedy service, prices, and service with a smile. They run an eco-business by using \""green\"" machinery to reduce their carbon footprint and clean in-house instead of sending the clothes out to a third-party cleaning facility like so many dry cleaners like to do nowadays. Furthermore, conventional dry-cleaning is far too polluting and I like to be prudent of the choices I make. \n\nThe couple that runs this business has always been very nice and courteous toward me. I used to frequent V Cleaners & Alterations. In fact they used to be my go-to cleaners for all of my clothing needs and I even trusted them with my designer clothes. \n\nSadly, that ended the day I picked up my favorite Ruehl No. 925 dress shirt. The buttons were destroyed and the shirt came out a bit tattered. I was devastated! For those unaware, the brand has been discontinued. Although V Cleaners tried to correct the problem by replacing the buttons, the stitching was very poor, with uneven attachment and many floppy buttons, and a few buttons have since fallen off. This was my first foray into their tailoring aspect, and I was thoroughly disappointed. \n\nHowever the biggest problem is that they failed to tell me what happened during pick-up, and argued with me when I presented it to them. I found this to be highly unethical. Since I have a keen eye I noticed the buttons as soon as the shirt and the other clothes were handed to me and immediately asked about it. There was an awkward moment, and after they stopped arguing that the shirt was given in that condition, they began to tell me that the heat from their machines had melted the buttons. Don't give them anything with buttons, apparently, since their machines are like Pac-Man.\n\nHad they told me about the damage when I came in, and before I noticed, I would have been finer with it, as the problem should have been easy to correct. \""Should\"" being the operative word as it was clearly too difficult for them. So from that day forward, I started to patronize them less. I still send them my inexpensive new-to-me thrift finds (things without buttons) because they make them look like new, but I take the best stuff elsewhere. If you use V Cleaners make sure to carefully inspect the clothes while you are in the store, and don't expect to find your clothes in the same condition you left them in. \n\nI give it a two for old times' sake.
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Went here this morning to drop off some short-sleeved Polo shirts, with some minor stains I was hoping to have removed. I was greeted by a very friendly lady who look my name and information and handed me a ticket. \n\nThe place, though fairly small, was neat and clean on the inside. The staff is very friendly. As far as the stains, I'll let you know how they turn out...
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The staff were condescending and outright rude. \n\nThe place smells of a dentist's office, they don't have that much variety in their product, and the prices are subpar.\n\nAfter getting snapped at by one of the workers when I asked if they had any 52mm lens caps (the place they're normally kept was out), I decided to wander around and observe their interactions with other customers. It was much of the same. I watched them deal out the same condescending attitude and impatience with other people who came in. \n\nI'm impressed they can stay in business, honestly. My recommendation: just go online...
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Rude staff, almost made me feel like it was a bourden to them for me being in thier store.... thumbs down all around
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I had an emergency on the morning I was leaving for Europe. I literally said to myself, \""I could go to Best Buy, but I'm going to go to Bigg's because I can't take a risk.\"" They sold me an accessory that didn't work for my camera! I even questioned it because I said it didn't look right. I expect that at Best Buy but not at Bigg's.
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I came here to participate in a NEW event (Network of Executive Women). It was our Spring event and we were here to listen to Jon Gordon speak about books he had written, and words of inspiration. The place was filled to the brim with people. I was at table 26 and there were about 8 people per table, if that gives you any indication. \n\nSince the parking lot is so small, the Big Chill had valet available. The valet worked so hard, they could not keep up with just the sheer amount of volume coming through. I sat in the valet line for about 15 minutes. Once I got out of my car, weaved my way through the tables and sat down, the presentation was great. They have a good stage area, and I think for the most part everyone could see very well. \n\nThe bathrooms were a bit tricky to access because of the amount of people, and could use some updating. We had lunch available, which was a buffet. They had amazing chicken. I don't know what was on it, but it was definitely a couple notches above the kind of food I expect from these venues. They did a good job at directing people when to go to the buffet. I think it took about 20 minutes to get to the line. \n\nOnce everything was over I think it also took about 20 minutes to get my car back from the valet. I think most people took advantage, so at the end there was a mad dash. \n\noverall, great location, off Morehead, and great venue. Just be aware of parking (because the surrounding businesses will tow)!
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Very nice venue\nI saw Jon Gordon speaker for the NEW (executive women) and was impressed with food and how upscale it is
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The Hummus wrap at Sub Station II is by far, hands down, the best hummus wrap in the area. The bread is also fresh. For the life of me, I have no idea why people go to the Subway that is near it. It is a hangover cure. It is cheap. They have Dr Brown's root beer. AND my dogs are happily posted on the wall (the Christmas chihuahuas- one is the devil and one is the angel).
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Goodbye forever Subway. \nWhy would you want to go anywhere else after having a sandwich from here? Love me some Sub Station. Never have I had a bad sandwich here. Meat & breads are always very fresh, meat sliced when ordered. Have some very good hot subs too.\nIt is a little more expensive than other sandwich places, but you get what you pay for. Its worth it to me. Consistency is also a huge plus, you can always count on leaving full without eating crap!\nStaff is always helpful, and friendly, which is hard to find at \""quick food\"" places.
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HANDS DOWN favorite place to get a sub! Meat, cheese, and other ingredients always fresh and tasty; I love the sweet tea; and every time I come here the staff is always nice. No complaints!\n\nUPDATE: They're called Sandwich Max now...and I havent had a chance to go back since they've changed the name, so a follow up will come after that!
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This Substation II used to be my favorite place to grab a quick bite... but this past year I've been really disappointed. Either my tastes have improved or the quality has gone downhill.\n\nThe hummus wrap used to be my jam, but lately it's been bland and water-ed down tasting... maybe it's the iceburg lettuce? I do really still like the quality and quantity of the hummus and feta they add, but it seems the other toppings/condiments are lacking in quality.\n\nRecently I placed a take out order. Decided to try the 3-cheese veggie sub instead. They totally botched our order. Half of the toppings I asked for weren't there, and things like tomato that I requested be excluded were in abundance... UGH! The quality of the sliced cheeses were yummy, but the wheat roll was dry and overwhelmed all the toppings.\n\nWhat's going on here?
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I've only been here for a Carolina - Dook basketball game, so I can't comment on the concert scene. And as for the basketball viewing, I was really impressed.\n\nEvery year for the last Carolina - Dook basketball game of the year, the Carolina Alumni holds the event at the Visulite. And don't worry, you don't have to be an alum, just a fan. On stage, they have a huge projection screen that shows the game & they play the game audio through the speakers. Not only is the place crammed with Carolina folks cheering away, they actually sell real Blue Cups from He's Not Here. For those of you who know what I'm talking about, you'll be freaking thrilled to get one where you least expected it.\n\nOne bit of advice though is to get there really early to wait in line. The gates open a good bit before the game, but people will be waiting in line to get the best seats. Your viewing can be hampered if you get there late, so just get there early.\n\nThe Visulite gives you a unique experience for watching the game, one you wouldn't think possible in the city of Charlotte. So get there early & remember to bring your cash for the Blue Cups!
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Great place to see a band. Just wish it was closer to my side of town.
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Has the potential for a sweet, intimate venue. However, when I went the crowd was very disrespectful, so much so that the artist requested that people stop talking. I couldn't hear the music due to all the people noise, so I will not go here again for someone I'm really into.
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I've been hitting different venues around Charlotte for years listening to live music...including Visulite Theatre. It's a favorite pastime of mine. Last night we went to check out Shooter Jennings (who is awesome by the way). When I got there I asked one of the bartenders for a couple of waters. He had immediate attitude b/c I wanted water and then charged $3 per bottle. Later, I went to the other bartender for another water. Hmmm, he charged me only $2. Being a local Charlottean who supports a lot of local music, that left a very bad taste...\n\nAs far as the venue, it's got a lot of potential but it needs some sound system updates. If you are up close in the pit, you can see great, but the sound is muffled b/c the speakers are actually over your head. \n\nDefinitely prefer Double Door and Neighborhood Theater to hear music....
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I'll keep it short: \n\nAwesome atmosphere, inexpensive drinks, cheap tickets to see great live music. All around a cool venue and a great time. I can't wait to go back!
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This is by far one of my favorite live music venues in the Queen City.\nWhat I love most is you can sit or stand and see the entire stage even being short like myself. The drinks are priced right and the service is friendly.
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All be it a small venue, The Visulite is quite a nice place to catch a show. The have good beer prices, especially for a music venue. They also have decent bathrooms and plenty of room at the bar.\n\nThe stage is a little small but on par for the venue. It has a pretty cool design and good lighting. The seating is not that abundant, however there is plenty of standing room, especially right next to the stage.\n\nI have seen quite a few great shows here and I would say it's an all around fun time, each time. Also if you're early for a show, go get some good tequila and the 1900 restaurant down the block.
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I was at the Visulite Saturday night and it was a terrible experience. I bought tickets online 2 days prior to the show. It was listed as a headliner and that the doors opened at 8pm with 2 opening acts. We got there right on time and were denied entrance. Jam Base had listed it as one show and when I bought tickets on the Visulite website it was for 1 show. We were aggressively all told that we would have to pay for the first person on stage or we would have to come back later. What? Then we were told, \""it was made very clear on the website\"" at which point the guy whipped out his clip board and showed us some piece of paper and was like, \""don't make me pull up the website.\"" If it was made so clear... why were we having this discussion? To say the least, the guy taking/selling tickets was a jerk and the door guy was a total bully. He not only told said, \""are you talking about MY ticket guy in there? you better watch yourself or you won't be coming back!\"" Really? First of all, I'm a hard working polite female that does not deserve to be bullied around by some oaf that thinks HIS job is that important to keep squirrely little girls like me out of there. What am i going to do? kick him in the shins? tell him he's a meanie? there are better ways to handle a situation. Second, I was not talking back to this guy or arguing. I was trying to figure out why on earth I would have to buy separate tickets for 1 nights worth of music at the same venue. We ended up going to Crown Station (which is an awesome spot with very nice people) and headed back in time for the show. Again, the door guy was a bully saying, \""looks like you came back for a 2nd try, huh? you better watch yourself this time.\"" To say the least, I asked the bartender to speak to a manager and apparently there was not one there on this particular evening. I have to say, the bartender was extremely nice and apologized about 3 times over. This used to be my FAVORITE venue in Charlotte to see music, but after this terrible experience, I will not be returning. I remain very upset about this situation and can't imagine the band would be very happy knowing their fans are being bullied and talked down to at the front door. As for the sound... once we finally made it in, it was extremely loud and impossible to hear any words that the guys were actually singing. Super bummed about the whole evening... but would also be very willing to talk to a manager...
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I had to chance to go to Visulite recently to see a performance by Toubab Krew and John Brown's Body....\n\n....Let me begin by saying that both bands were spectacular and brought exciting, make-you-wanna-dance grooves to Visulite.\n\nAs others have stated, the drinks, especially beers are CHEAP. There's no need to spend over $3 per beer. They have all the major brands in bottles and cans plus a few select beers on tap.\n\nWhat struck me most about the the actual venue itself is the unique set-up of the stage in relation to the audience. There is a really cool section of seats about 30 feet back from the stage - this is where I sat. I was able to post up in a chair, with my beer and mobile-device on the ledge and take in the show in comfort. If you were not lucky enough to get a seat on the rail, there was seating at round, high-top tables a few feet behind and of course plenty standing room directly in front of the stage. \n\nThere is plenty of FREE parking in the lot just across the street from Visulite. You are doing something wrong if you find yourself having to pay for parking. \n\nOver all, Visulite is very cool venue, with a chill crowd and atmosphere that make this more than a worthy venue for any live show or concert.
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Hail to The Visualite! It is one of the best live entertainment venues in Charlotte. Charming old theatre, featuring a small stage crowned with wings at the top and gathered drapes as a background. Will, who does the checking in, has a gentle, laid back demeanor and \""good to see you\"" personality. The bartenders are on the ready to assist you with making your favorite drink. The Visualite features many interesting bands, and I think that they even have church on Sunday! It is also one of the only entertainment venues that provides ample seating without an extra whack to your wallet.\nVisualite, don't change a thing.
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Seriously the best UPS store in town. I'm not one to send a package every day, every week, or even every month, but I've loved this location and the staff each time. \n\nCompared to other UPS stores, it's not all that different. Ship your stuff, box your stuff, buy a P.O box, etc.\n\nThe thing that sets it apart is the customer service. Each of the guys that work here are fantastic. It's not that much to shake a stick at, but their great at what they do and they're rather kind. Andrew, namely, is the guy that has taken care of our needs each time we've come in. Great guy and always helpful, patient, and kind.
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After being a loyal customer to this location and a UPS My Choice customer, I was extremely disappointed in their policy over a mishandled package. I attempted to send a birthday present to my father in Atlanta and after it did not arrive in time, it show up back at our house in Charlotte. I was told that their policy is to resend it or to receive a credit and I could send it through another provider. It may seem extreme to complain, when I could just resend it for free, but when a company fails to perform their primary service, I feel that they should make things right with the customer. This means going beyond offering the same service you failed to perform in the first place. Having lost faith that this location can perform a core competency and their questionable customer service, for the foreseeable future, I will be taking my business elsewhere and canceling my UPS account.
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The absolute best and friendliest way to ship a package in all of Charlotte. The employees are the friendliest and most helpful people ever. If you have issues, they will take the time needed to help you fix the problem to your satisfaction. I cannot tell you how much I love these guys!! They are involved in the community beyond their job and remember where you work if you ever tell them. Shipping is a but more expensive than USPS, but you get what you pay for. I cannot tell you how many times I have lost packages via USPS, however I have never had a single package lost from UPS. \n\nThe online services they offer are amazing. You can make a profile and add your mailing address so that anyone who ever send a you a package via UPS an automatic email is sent to your email with a tracking number and delivery confirmation. This is the best service when you receive packages frequently. \n\nThe store offers notary service, and they know the restrictions for notarizing which will save you time! I have had a car title notarized with them and it was confusing until they explained the process in detail. All for only 5 dollars. What a deal!\n\nParking is tough at lunch time, but luckily they have a few reserved spots for the store customers. \n\nHappy shipping!
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We have had our son here many time in the Orthopedic hospital for surgeries so my review is purely based on the experiences as a parents in with pediatrics.\n\nFirst the Orthopedic Hospital Surgical part. check ins are usually very quick. the patient holding area is fairly nice and each room does have a TV to keep you occupied while waiting. There is usually a steady entering of people coming to discuss your procedure and answer questions so write them down before you get here, because if you are like me it quickly escapes your memory when they ask if you have any questions. \n\nThe waiting room is very large and has regular size chairs as well as a few small benches. If you have other small children accompanying you then this bench is great for sleepy children. \n\nthe lounge area has 2 tables with chairs if you would want a table for eating or computer. also one table has a few electrical outlets for recharging your cell battery or computer laptop. They have a free machine that can make different kinds of coffee, hot tea and even hot chocolate. There is also a TV in this area.\n\nThe bathrooms are very large but are single file type so gotta wait if in use.\n\nthe cafeteria downstairs is renovated and I am sorry that I cant tell you about the food there because it closes at 2pm! after lunch SO if your procedure is scheduled around lunch time then people who are allowed to eat should keep this in mind!\n\nALSO keep in mind parents that if you are being admitted to HEMBY you may want to move your car from the orthopedic hospital parking deck to the main hospital during the time your child is in surgery. I get lost trying to maze my way through the hospital so I have to walk around the outside. And if you are by yourself at the hospital then you will be walking with your child to their room.\n\nthe recovery room is typical, except that the pediatric \""cubbies\"" are right next to the automatic door which is very loud when people come in and out.\n\nNOW onto the main hospital:\nWe have usually always been admitted to HEMBY, which has its own elevator near the parking garage entrance to the hospital, take note that the entrance to the cafeteria is also near here.\n\nHemby is a very nice place, there is a lot for your kids to do if able, playroom, birds to look at in there little glass houses. the rooms are typically adorned with a DVD player and movies are available to borrow. a fridge and microwave in some rooms too. which is great if you have a small one you cant leave.\n\nNow on this visit we were actually in the NEW Hemby overflow which is accessed by the B elevator located directly behind receptionist in main lobby. These rooms are large and have the sleeper sofa, but down fall is no fridge or microwave. but there is a TV of course with a vcr/dvd player. \n\nThe food service person will visit you on the next food serving time and get your order for the next meals. The menu they give you is the one you will be making choices from for you stay. There is a lot to choose from. and as a parent I enjoyed that I didn't have to leave my child to go hunt food.\n\nthe nurses have been awesome and respectful of listening to my instructions for how to care for my son. They are helpful to make sure his pain is under control and get whatever I need. \n\nFOOD Room served: not so bad! let me say that condiments help a great deal and this hospital uses mainly Kraft products (BBQ sauce, dressings, mayo) in the cafeteria you can get hot sauce, tartar sauce, creamers (flavored). of course salt and pepper.\nthe mac and cheese is surprisingly great! just a little salt and pepper! The salads are filling. the chicken fingers remind me of Arby's breading. The flank steak with baked potato was edible, a little dry on the meat but hey it was free. The baked herbed chicken breast was also a little dry but very good. Breakfast was the best I think, I had eggs, bacon, sausage and grits. \n\nCafeteria- salad bar is paid for by WEIGHT so keep that in mind. they now have sushi available, fruits, pastries and the hot section is per item unless you get the special. (like bacon is 49 cents a slice!). burgers are OK, i usually hit it with some of the seasoning salt used for the fries. which are great when first made. They have pizza, soups and sandwiches and this place opens late hours also. \n\nGift shop has a lot to offer, snacks, headache meds, stomach meds, chap-stick. perfume, flowers, nice gifts, books, magazines. and extremely helpful staff.\n\nATM is located on the first floor but the cafeteria and gift shop do take credit/debit cards so if your card is NOT signed be prepared to show ID, it is their policy! \n\nSo if you should be admitted to the children's sections of the hospital I hope you a speeding recovery and a pleasant experience like I have received many times.
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Nice, quiet, clean, pretty. \nMy daughter gave birth to my grandson here. I stayed during the duration. What a great experience from this perspective! \nThe nurse and doctor were wonderful. I felt at ease by their presence. It was not easy seeing my daughter like this. The result is more that I could have imagined. \nIf you get hungry and have time to eat, the cafeteria had very good choices.
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HORRIBLE HOSPITAL!!!!!!!!!!!\nChecked my mother in for a cough via Emergency room. DR wanted to keep her overnight and staff told us a room was available. SEVEN HOURS LATER they took her up to a room....finally ER stopped waiting on someone to transport her and took her up to the room on her own....THE WORST SERVICE IMAGINABLE FOR A A HEALTH CARE PROVIDER!
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My dad had a mild heart attack & was transferred from Presby-Huntersville to Presby-main. On a late Thursday morning he was transferred to a rather busy cardiac care department. It was established early that morning that he would need a heart cath & possibly a stint. From 10:30 AM to 6:00 PM, we waited in the small observation room. The nurses were not as pleasant as they were at Presby-Huntersville. The doctor who performed the cath/stint was very nice, however. We were very displeased in the wait time for the cath. The nurses didn't do a very good job keeping us informed of the wait time/delay.\n\nThe patient rooms are spacious & the facility was clean.\n\nThe cafeteria is very nice & the food was really good. The staff there were very friendly & helpful.
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My first complaint is that the parking for the Emergency Room (sorry, they call it \""Emergency Department\"") is on the opposite side of the hospital, over by the main entrance. At the moment, that road is torn up by the lovely folks in the City of Charlotte, so you'll want to go -clockwise- around the hospital after you arrive at the ER thinking there will be parking nearby. But while the main entrance is on the opposite side from the ER, the signage through the ground floor hallways between them is excellent.\n\nInside, there was what seemed like a very long wait to be in pain but when you're not bleeding or in immediate danger after your triage, even if you've been brought in by ambulance, then you're still going to wait for the more serious patients. That's okay in hindsight, but it still sucks to be hurting and waiting an hour for a bed in the ER.\n\nThe staff that helped us was excellent. Attentive and not condescending, they explained what they were doing, what was going to happen and (more or less) how long things were going to take.\n\nAnd there's a free wireless guest network so that you can Google everything they say to confirm!\n\nWhile it was a good experience, I sure hope not to go back.
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We were here to support our sister/daughter during the birth of her twin boys. The babies had to stay in the NICU and the nurses were very nice and helpful.\n\nHowever, the last thing you want to worry about during this joyous time is paying for parking. When leaving the garage in two separate cars, the first car paid the fee for the one behind and let the parking garage operator know. Despite this, the guy still had the gall to charge the second car again. Ridiculous!\n\nDuring a time like this, we shouldn't be upset about getting ripped off. Very unfortunate that this employee ruined our opinion of an otherwise wonderful hospital.
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This review is for the maternity ward specifically.\n\nI have had 2 children here and it was such an awesome experience both times. Dr. Morris is the best OB/GYN, hands down. He delivered our first daughter and even when he wasn't able to deliver our second, he made sure we were comfortable with the other doctor on staff that night (she was also from his practice, Providence Women's Care).\n\nEvery nurse we encountered in labor and delivery, the aftercare maternity ward, and the nursery was just amazing. They even have lactation consultants that come through after you have your baby to answer any questions and to make sure breastfeeding is going well.\n\nThe hospital food is much better than most and they offer a lot of different options.\n\nThe labor and delivery rooms and the post birth rooms are so great. They have everything you need which is very helpful if you forgot something in your rush to the hospital.\n\nOverall, I highly recommend this hospital and Novant Health as a whole.
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I took myself out on a date to celebrate the end of the semester teaching at ITT at Maharani last night. Before I switched teams to be a fan of Woodlands, Maharani was my favorite Indian restaurant in Charlotte. \n\nI enjoyed Maharani last night again. I had the Vegetarian Thali, which kind of gives you the experience of eating buffet even when the buffet isn't open. The whole meal was a little pricey ($25 with tip), but it was more than I could eat. I had leftovers today!\n\nThe service was friendly and fast, and the food was delicious (if not quite as fabulous as Woodlands). I prefer to go to Maharani when there's a buffet, so I wish it had been the afternoon. It's great for lunch!
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I've had curry and vindaloo but I've never really had Indian food beyond that and I never been to an Indian restaurant. All I have to say is I'm going nvm because now I have to eat one of everything on their menu. It was delightful. The ambiance Id perfect and the experience is one that feels authentic. I'm definitely coming back this restaurant for more Indian food.
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it was ok, the actual food was pretty good. the naan was nice, the seasoning on both of our dishes was very savory, however be warned medium is very very mild, that was our fault not there's. My problem laid with the service and staff, the ambiance and the loud music. The staff was grumpy the music was loud bollywood which i think was only on for the staff and yah, i just dont know. I think as a takeout it would be ok. it is probably actually a 2.5 but more of a two reaching for a three than a three sliding. food itself was probably a 3.5
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I travel to CLT fairly regular on business. Went here with some co-workers and was disapponted. Waitstaff was not helpful with the menu. The food was mediocre at best. Had the paneer appetizer and it tasted like they were trying to make a McNugget with cheese. Sauces were tasty but now I wonder if they came from a can. If you really want great Indian food... Go to Copper. If you want McIndian go for it.
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I went here for dinner on a Friday night. The place was empty and only one group walked in after me and my fiance. Oddly enough, the host sat them right next us and the tables are very close.\n\nSo the waiter brings out the papaadam. One side is burnt and they only offer one dipping sauce. \n\nThen, the waiter brings my wine, and forgets my fiance's beer. He then brings out our entree's: mushroom mutter and lamb korma.\n\nWe ordered both entree's spicy and the mushroom mutter was very bland. The lamb korma had a sour, tangy taste to it. The entree's were not horrible, but I would much rather go to Jaipur. \n\nThe naan is another story. It tastes like the freezer version you can get from Trader Joe's.
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