“This place is much improved, especially in the attitude of the staff (there are still some staffers who are a touch conceited, but minority). Drinks are made well and as quickly as can be when the aim is high quality. Food takes a while, but is worth it. The seating and vibe of the place is chill and good.A change I would like to see is, when ringing in any drink made from the bar, if the cashier would look to the espresso bar and provide an estimation (or disclaimer) on timing of the drink. Even just a "we've a number of orders from the bar, and I want to make sure a five minute wait works with you", etc.“
“Everyone I've asked my stupid question trying to make healthy meals has been insanely helpful and the food is pretty damn good. Obviously not the most healthy thing you can do but you know what you came for. They worked with me and helped me make a burrito bowl.“
“We were hungry for tacos. Food was good, enough to satisfy the hunger. Tacos were small for the $3 per taco, but we enjoyed them. To anyone coming to El Andariego Truck, parking was REALLY HARD to find. Overall, pretty good tacos, great service.Parking: Parking was really hard to find. I ate their at 10:00 p.m“
“Stop reading reviews, start booking your class!TL;DR – Chef Nikki and team are amazing, book your class, bring some wine, enjoy your night of food, fun, and friends. I know me and my family will be back soon!If you’d like to read more, read on…We, a group of 7, booked the Italian Street Foods class to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday. In her “retirement” my mom has picked up cooking as a hobby, so we thought it would be a fun way to spend an evening and we’d walk away with a little learning and a few recipes to make down the line. We walked away with much more.Food:We were blessed, due to some last minute very stressful circumstances, to have Chef Nikki as our instructor for the evening. We could not be happier with the outcome. Her approach to the menu/recipes for the evening was something like “I don’t follow recipes, even my own are wrong sometimes, they are a guide, not a prescription. Taste all your food along the way, add what you think it needs.” If that isn’t a philosophy you jive with, sign up for a baking course where more precision is required.We made 3 courses of food, arancini, panzerotti, and olive ascolana. Starting with the olives, we were encouraged to taste all the ingredients before, during, and after the cook. That meant eating olives, taking shots of olive oil, snacking on spoonfuls of the filling, and more. The panzerotti and arancini were the same. Try the mozzarella, the basil, the prosciutto. Taste the rice while still cooking, see what it needs. That really opens your eyes to get away from what’s on the page infront of you, and let your senses help make your decisions.Chef Nikki was also very attentive to us all as we cooked. Helping us with even the simplest techniques like basic knife skills and how to cut an onion. For someone like my wife, who never cooks, this helped her to feel perfectly comfortable in the kitchen.At the end of the cook, after we had all sat down and had our fill of fried delicacies and wines, we had a simple demo of the Porchetta. This means I have homework, and I’m looking forward to it.Fun:The class is what you make it. If you’re looking for a pen and paper education, with prescriptions and formulas, maybe this isn’t for you. But if you embrace the kitchen, embrace the people around you, and follow Chef Nikki’s lead, you’re in for a wonderful night.Banter was witty, jokes a plenty, laughs were too many to count. Everyone, or at least I hope everyone, had an amazing evening, even if the food wasn’t all coming out perfectly. Which can be stressful for some.Oh, and Nikki encourages cooking with wine, and I will echo that. A kitchen full of stiffs would be boring as hell. If you need a little encouragement to have a good time, you should do so.Friends:Chef Nikki has big best friend energy. When we arrived we were greeted with warm hugs and genuine smiles. We spoke as if we had been friends for years, even though we’ve only emailed back and forth about the class. The vibe was off the charts.The other “students” for the day quickly adopted the celebratory atmosphere and we cooked like a big family. They happened to have some Italian roots, so it all came a little easier to them than it did to us. The family meal at the end of the session must have gone for an hour of sharing stories, and wine, and more stories.Truly remarkable how food brings people together. Really too bad that we didn’t exchange numbers with our new found friends. Maybe we can catch them at another class in the future.“
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“Incredible, fresh, and flavorful Indian cuisine! You can taste the quality and the care that goes into preparing these dishes. Had a lovely dinner here with my mom and had a wonderful time at this place. Even the dishes the food was served were beautiful. The service was fabulous and friendly. Do yourself a favor and try it for yourself - especially the carrot pudding - you’re welcome!“
“thought I'd have some tacos while I wait for the rain to pass. They were nice enough to let me Put my e-bike under the tent outside as I enjoyed their great food for a great price With wonderful service. Highly recommend bringing the family here.“
“*****Best Bowls Ever!*****My eldest and I were in the neighborhood for a couple of days. The previous day we had acai and pitaya bowls elsewhere. We came here with no expectations. The shop is small and cozy and they have a few tables outside where you can sit next to the Dr. Who robots and Tardis. Service is superb. The hosts are friendly and full of smiles. We were both surprised at the freshness and quality of our bowls. We ordered:1. Campground-1/2 pitaya, 1/2 acai with granola, banana, strawberries and blueberries. Super flavorful. Smooth. Tasty.2. Moonbeam (my eldest ordered this) which was strictly Acai.I have to say that the cost was the average for the bowls but worth every penny. Both my eldest and I agreed these were the best bowls we have had. I would easily come back again. The parking lot is small but we found space. Alohana is all that and a bag of chips!“