This is my second time coming here. It was a yelp event that brought us here first and it was…read moreamazing. I will say parking is street parking or side streets and can get a little crazy on weekends. Service is always great and you feel like you are a part of the family here. Food is always fresh and amazing. Anytime I am near here we stop regardless of being hungry or not. I absolutely am obsessed with their vaca frita and black beans. It's a huge portion so leftovers are always good. My boyfriend always orders their cubano as he said it is the best one he has ever had. Their Maduros are also sweet and crisp and never greasy. We also tried their choripan sandwich and it was awesome. We've never had thinly sliced chorizo which eliminates the usual oil and messiness. Always an amazing meal. We also tried their pineapple Cuban smoothie and ended the meal with their delicious flan.

I would give Cha Cha in Kenilworth 2 stars…read more This was my first visit, and while the service was friendly and welcoming, the food itself was very disappointing. I appreciated the complimentary yuca fritters with special sauce, which was a kind gesture. However, the overall quality, freshness, and authenticity of the main dishes did not meet expectations. Parking is very limited street parking. The Cuban breaded steak was the biggest disappointment. A proper Cuban-style breaded steak should be thin, tender, savory, garlicky, slightly citrusy, well-seasoned, evenly breaded, and pan-fried until crisp and golden. The version I received tasted oddly sweet, the breading separated from the meat, and the steak had a gummy texture with an old-looking color. It did not have the freshness or clean savory flavor expected from this classic dish. The red beans were very concerning. They tasted strongly like vinegar, and I had to spit them out. When I looked closer, there appeared to be a white, murky-looking substance in them. Beans should never taste sour or vinegary unless something is wrong. Cuban-style red beans should be creamy, savory, aromatic, and well-seasoned with garlic, onion, peppers, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves. The white rice was also not acceptable. It was hard, did not taste fresh, and had a vinegar-like smell and flavor. It appeared as if older rice may have been mixed with newer rice. Proper Cuban white rice should be fluffy, clean-tasting, separated, and neutral in flavor. The moro with black beans and rice was better than the white rice, but still lacked depth. It needed more bay leaf flavor and stronger Cuban seasoning. A good moro should have a rich, savory base from sofrito, garlic, peppers, onions, beans, broth, herbs, and slow cooking so the rice absorbs the flavor. The oxtail was tender and okay, but it did not fully deliver the deep, rich Cuban-style flavor I expected. Traditional Cuban oxtail should be slow-braised with garlic, onions, peppers, tomato sauce, wine, herbs, and spices until the sauce becomes rich and the meat is deeply seasoned. This oxtail tasted acceptable, but it seemed as though it may have been prepared a day or two before and reheated. I understand that many restaurants legally prepare certain foods a day ahead, especially dishes like beans, stews, and oxtail. However, food should still taste fresh and be stored, cooled, reheated, and handled according to food safety standards. Sour or vinegar-like flavors in rice or beans can sometimes indicate fermentation, spoilage, or improper storage, and that should never reach the customer. The best part of the meal was the dessert. The vanilla flan was very good, and the coconut flan was excellent. The coconut flan was rich, creamy, and full of coconut flavor, with shredded coconut pieces that added texture and made it stand out. That dessert showed real potential. The prices were reasonable, but reasonable pricing does not make up for poor freshness and low food quality. It did look like they may do better with sandwiches and empanadas, which I did not try and perhaps should have ordered first. I cook Cuban food, Puerto Rican food, and other traditional dishes myself, and I lived in Miami for over nine years. I also learned from Cuban friends who cook authentic Cuban food at home. Because of that, I know how these dishes should taste. In my opinion, the dishes I tried did not represent Cuban cuisine with the freshness, authenticity, seasoning, or care it deserves. The restaurant may have people who know how to cook, but based on this visit, it seems the kitchen has lost some of the authenticity and discipline needed to serve fresh, properly prepared Cuban food. Food that tastes sour, vinegary, old, or questionable should never be served to customers. The service and desserts were the highlights, but the main dishes need serious improvement in freshness, food handling, seasoning, and respect for authentic Cuban cuisine. There are several areas that need improvement. Freshness and food safety should be the main priority. Rice and beans should never taste sour or vinegary unless intentionally prepared that way, and food that seems old or questionable should not be served. The breaded steak should be freshly breaded, crispy outside, tender inside, and properly seasoned with authentic Cuban flavors like garlic, citrus, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves. The rice should be fluffy, the beans creamy, and the oxtail deeply seasoned and fresh-tasting. I believe the restaurant may have cooks who understand Cuban cuisine, but the kitchen needs to reconnect with freshness, consistency, authenticity, and stronger food handling standards. Cuban food is rich in flavor, comfort, and cultural pride, and with improvement this restaurant could better reflect that tradition.

I'm so glad I tried the Balaji Temple Cafe. To get to the cafeteria, just go through the main…read moretemple entrance and take a right. There are booths in the hallway where you order before going into the cafe proper. It was my first time visiting and the cashier was incredibly helpful in picking out some menu items for me to try. You can pay by card, tap, or cash. The food was absolutely delicious. The spice level is medium-high, depending on what you order. You can either eat there or get boxes and a bag for takeout. They even give you containers for chutney. Out of menu curiosity, I spent about $20 and got enough food to feed 2 people. The dining area is clean, the volunteer staff is extremely friendly, and the overall vibe is chill. I will definitely be coming back.

Balaji Temple Cafe serves South Indian comfort food such as idly, vada, dosa, sambar, lassi, and…read moresamosas offered in an informal setting. Doesn't accept reservations and serves vegan dishes too. No Dine-In After 8:15 PM (Takeout only). Timings are Monday thru Friday from 5.30 PM to 8:30 PM. Saturdays, Sundays, Festivals and Special Days from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Great spot inside the mandir with pocket friendly menu. Tasty food with various options available. After Darshan, one must visit their cafeteria, I loved their tamarind rice, bisibelabath and pongal. You can find many other options on the menu. Menu is all vegetarian. There is an option for to-go as well. Order your food at the counter, there are two counters available, get a token number, go to the food counter, give the coupon and collect your food. Ample seating arrangement inside. Coat checking, free water and bathroom facilities are nearby. Plenty of free parking in the premises. Affordable and reasonably priced.

Food: arancini was flavorful and the texture was firm and crispy; the porcini sauce was full of…read moreumami; the eggplant meatballs were delicious with the spicy tomato sauce; patate was crispy and delectable I had their branzino and it was crispy and pan seared to the perfect temperature and texture; toasted almond brown butter sauce was a great pairing Hubby had their spaghetti and it was good but he enjoyed the cicchetti portion of the meal much more Service: friendly, attentive, helpful Ambiance: clean, snug Italian restaurant vibes

We came to Osteria Mornini to celebrate my sister's birthday and had an amazing time. The inside of…read morethe restaurant is cozy but chic. Our table had lots of space to spread out, and the music was not too loud. The server greeted us quickly and offered us drinks. She was also VERY acommodating to my diet restrictions (I am pregnant and can't have alcohol or cold cuts, so she showed me the mocktails and also offered substitutions for dishes with prosciutto). We ended up ordering the focaccia, bruschetta, calamari, and burrata to share. The appetizers were excellent, and my husband and I particularly loved the bruschetta. I then ordered the garganelli with creamy truffle sauce, and my husband ordered the pork chop. My garganelli was very flavorful but the cream sauce was just a bit too heavy for me. My husbands pork chop was cooked very nicely but could have been slightly more flavorful. Overall I could see myself returning for the garganelli as I LOVE pasta with a good creamy truffle sauce. For dessert we ordered the torta and bomboloni to share. The bomboloni came out warm and in a cute little dunkin' style box. They were delicious. They were served with an espresso sauce and a chocolate carmel sauce to squirt on top. I would definitely return for this item! The torta was just okay for me. The presentation was beautiful, but the cake itself was a little dry and could have had a more citrus flavor.

I ordered online Veggie Burger and Sweet Potatoes Fries and Tuxedo Cheesecake and it was fantastic…read more The portions were amazing. Milagros

Who doesn't love a good Cheesecake Factory visit? Pick from a whole story book of menu items, and…read morestuff your face with their gigantic portions. I made the mistake of filling up on appetizers so I didn't get a meal yesterday (which is also partially because they took my favorite of all time menu item away, the fried avocado tacos) so I need to find a new favorite now.

First, male bartender has to stop talking and dropping the "F" bomb. Just not appropriate…read more The house Pinot Grigio is awful. Available in liquor stores for $8/bottle. Need to step it up. (Ecco Domani, Santa Margierita, Cavit) Brocolli Rabe and Sausage used to be our favorite. Tonight, it was bland. Flavorless. Sausage tasted old and wasn't browned correctly. The Bolognese, which for year was supreme, the best, lacked flavor and tasted reheated. The cost will be met with indifference, if the food is good.

I went to the water and wine Restaurant for my birthday and I must say that the food was awesome…read more First we get our bread then our salads and then our main course and then desserts and I'm saying that the service was awesome. The staff was very attentive... ambience was quiet and the water and lake by the window. Add an extra touch to my evening.

Great food. Great service. Been a few times now. Delicious!! Clean!!!! Amazing staff!!read more

Not sure what happened to Cornbread over the years. The food went from great to average. And even…read moreworse, my favorite side item (cornbread dressing) was completely removed from the menu. That sucks! Their turkey wings are delicious, could use more flavor and be a bit tender, though. The mac and cheese is not very cheesy, but good flavor. The yams are probably the best side item on their menu. Very good!! The cornbread is good, too. I would go again, but not in a hurry. The service is efficient, depending on time of day. Overall, good experience. This review is for pick up, I have not dined inside.

10/10 will definitely eat here again. The food was cooked super good. Staff super niceread more

Too expensive buffet for barely 10 items on the menu. Plus is it's pretty clean and is all…read morevegetarian. Service wasn't too bad as the items get refilled quick

The ambience, the service, the food, the presentation the taste everything was amazing…read more Found a place online went in for a quick lunch, will be back for a proper dinner since it's a very nice place with the Elegant menu. The actual owners/workers were very informative and very passionate about the food itself. We started off with a pierogi, the pie pierogi itself was cooked perfectly, how do unique flavors tasted great and was presented phenomenally. 10/10 The wife had a salad, for a salad. It was presented very nicely, the flavors were unique and match the season. Tasted phenomenal. It was the summer Pine nut salad. 7/10 I opted for the burger, it was cooked to perfection But the star of the show was the homemade everything seasoned bun and especially the bacon! The bacon was thick, sliced and slowly roasted literally melted in your mouth. I would order the burger just for the bacon itself next time. Also ordered a side of the special fries that come with fried peppers also phenomenal. Amazing to see passionate people making great food.

Figured as much..no one was ever in there and prices were ridiculous ..was only there a short timeread more

Eh, it was honestly just ok. When I bit the sandwich at times it tastes like a 3 star, other times…read morelike no better than 2 1/2. But I lean towards 3 automatically because I prefer to see business do good. I ended up getting the tooth fairy on a whole sub. My friend had the chicken salad sub. POSITIVES: Bread was good & fresh just like the cold cuts & Cole slaw. They definitely take care of their product. Presentation from how the sandwich was put together, & the Turkey portion was THE BEST. Not too much where it only tasted like Turkey & pastrami, but just the right amount to make it a hefty sandwich where all the ingredients complimented each other. Wrapping & bagging is worthy of mention, great job. NEGATIVES: It was mostly Turkey with a tiny amount of pastrami, like one slice, MAYBE two. The Turkey did not taste like it was a good brand. It didn't have a bad taste, it just wasn't great quality. It would have been a better experience if the Cole slaw wasn't drowned in thousand islands dressing. Since the pastrami was so little it really doesn't make sense to put that dressing on it. Some bites the meat & cheese were nice & warm & other bites it was pretty cold, that inconsistency threw me off. As for the chicken salad sub, my friend had better & also gave it a 3. CUSTOMER SERVICE: The young lady did great in putting things together. Seemed to be a great employee as far as performance, she may need a little improvement with friendliness. Can't say she was rude but a bit stand offish. Friendliness goes a long way. Overall, when you compare the price for quality, I honestly wouldn't come back here again. This place is NOWHERE near a 4 1/2 in my opinion, but I hope they do well.

best sandwiches - always stop here when I'm in town. I always get the pastrami on rye - too…read moreyummy!!!

So nice to find a cafe that's open this late on a weekday evening- open until 9pm! It looks like…read morethey also have special jazz events on certain nights, and are open for brunch and select dinner items. Ambiance is so cozy. At night they have a few candles lit, and the art on the wall adds to the atmosphere as well. - Truffle Tater tot's (5/5): decadent, fluffy, crunchy, nicely seasoned with horseradish dip- it's great! Next time I would want to try any speciality drinks or heavier brunchier foods. Ty for reading :^)

Everything about this place is casual and laid back - from the unconventional dishware, (I got…read moreserved a latte in a Centennial College mug) to the homey layout and live music, it all makes you feel welcome and cozy. Staff is nice and will meet you where you're at - if you're there to work and enjoy the free WiFi, they'll be there when you need anything. If you're in for a quick dinner, they're very attentive! Food is OK, with vegan and GF options available. Some food items, especially the sides can be hit or miss. Ive had the cole slaw and house salad and they were not on my favorites list. I'd say, personally since I enjoy a good breakfast, the options for brunch are best.