As we entered the Kitchen on Main. We could immediately tell this was a going to be a special evening for dinner. We were seated at a booth near the open kitchen. Cool that we can be entertained watching food being prepared. Our server, Essense, took our drink orders and gave us a couple minutes to peruse the menu. Salads with homemade ranch dressing arrived soon. Our server was terrific at keeping our dinner at a relaxed pace. Soon our entrees arrived. One blackened Mahi-Mahi and one beef short rib. Nice portions for both dinners. We didn't save room for desserts but, we ordered a couple coffee drinks for our ride home. The golden latte and toasted almond chai latte were a great finish during our drive home. read more

The Kitchen on Main - Kitchen and Pantry - Brazed beef short rib - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

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I'm not really sure where to start with this review. While visiting, some lovely locals recommended to try the Kitchen on Main as a good lunch or dinner spot. On the outside, you're greeted with plenty of outdoor patio seating in front of the restaurant and live music from an artist playing tunes. Inside is a spacious bar, lounge and woodsy interior with another room with tables and larger party seating. Since we had a little one with us, we thought more fitting to sit outside, watch the horses and carriages pass and enjoy the fresh air. We were told by the hosts that the seating in the front, though unoccupied, wasn't available, but the tables on the side (which I thought were for storage as they weren't set, cleaned or too presentable looking) were. Although a bit confused by that note, we decided to sit outside. It seemed that there was only one server working the outside area as we saw her hastily going back and forth. We were sat at 5:35pm or so. After about 10 minutes, she took our drink orders and 10 minutes later we then ordered our food. We got the drink we ordered then patiently awaited our food. A little after 6:05p, it started to sprinkle with rain outside. If you know PA, the rain can come down hard and heavy, quick. We asked our server if they had other seating available who went to check. As we were sitting on the side of the building - in an uncovered area - we went inside around 6:15p to ask if there was other seating available. Surely a rain soaked toddler and water ruined food isn't the best look for a restaurant serving its guests.. Both the younger lady hosts and a man (not sure his relation to this restaurant), John, seemed a bit perplexed by our request. He then proceeded to advise that the umbrella-covered seating in the front of the restaurant wasn't available, pulls his phone out to check the weather, notes that it doesn't say it's raining, but instead says "yeah, I don't know what that is, maybe it's a neighbor spraying a hose nearby" (while another employee says "I see the rain on the window in front of us") and doesn't really provide any solution for us to sit so we go back outside. Very confused by that interaction, when we saw our server next, we told her that we would be leaving and we'll pay the check for the one drink we ordered. Another girl came out and apologized, saying she wasn't sure why they wouldn't let us sit inside or anywhere else and proceeded to take us to a table inside. Our now hangry and somewhat sprinkled on toddler got her food, noodles with butter, at 6:20p and we got our dishes at 6:30p. The food looked decent though I can't comment on its flavor and taste of our meals as I had no appetite then. I don't know who would want to enjoy a meal there after that interaction. No apology or conversation from a manager was ever had, no items removed from the bill or a complimentary item provided to make up for the poor experience. We didn't eat much as we were quite off put but paid the bill in full. I still have no idea who the "John" guy is and what purpose he may serve there aside from the blatant disregard of guest's concerns and a poor example set in front of the younger employees. Our server and some of the other runner girls were kind, so I don't think customer service and general decency as a human is lacking from this town but this experience and this specific restaurant left that unfortunate impression. If he or they didn't want us there, I surely would have appreciated the honesty so we could spend our money and celebrate Father's Day weekend elsewhere. I don't plan on coming back and only Yelp members don't visit either. If I could tell you to avoid this restaurant at all costs, I would. read more

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It's been a few years since I've been here. Still as good as ever! Today I had lunch instead of breakfast and wasn't very hungry. I chose the tomato bisque with polenta. A cup of very good tomato soup served in a large bowl made for a pretty plate but was not a large portion by any stretch of the imagination. I get it, but I should have gone with the grilled cheese sandwich which comes with tomato soup for $7 more. Others portions were large and everyone enjoyed their meals. Our server was very good and the place has a cozy feel to it. I just wish they'd upgrade the restroom from a oner. Since we were in Ligonier strolling through the Ice Fest, we decided to warm up with some beverages. I had Irish coffee and my daughter had the bourbon espresso cream. Both were very good and did the trick to warm us up! read more

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1 year later and this place still hits. Came with a group of 10 people (made a res the night before for brunch) and everyone loved their food. Now that I've explored other restaurants in town, I'd say this is by farrr the best food/restaurant in Ligonier. My only (very minor feedback) - I ordered the ham and Brie sandwich again today and the volume of arugula was maybe a fourth of what it was last year. I personally liked the extra greens!! Either way, the sandwich was still excellent. read more

The Kitchen on Main - Kitchen and Pantry - Cappuccino and mimosa - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

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We stopped by this evening for a quick dinner and enjoyed sitting outside, as always. My Greek salad was perfect and so generous that I will have more to enjoy later. Honestly I am not one to rave about salads typically. My dining partner had a lovely ham and brie sammie and a couple of cold New Trail Crisp Lagers --- his fave. Zackie took the best care of us, even if it meant getting all her extra steps in to arrive at our table. She's an excellent server! read more

10/10 will not recommend service was bad food was gross and for it being lunch it was just my party of 3 was there read more

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Very good food. However my two crab cakes were thrown into a very tiny salad dish with the salad. It was extremely difficult to eat. The server wasn't really paying attention to many details and laughed off all her shortcomings. Not enough silverware, not bringing everything to the table. Not offering a refill. She did the bare minimum. However the food was very good. And we will come back hopefully to a better staffed place. read more

We went after visiting the farmer market. So it was a weekend and pretty busy. The wait staff was overwhelmed but friendly. The wait for food was a little on the long side but well worth the wait. I had the salmon burger and my friend had an appetizer for lunch and we were both filled and took home leftovers. Always so good. read more

The Kitchen on Main - Kitchen and Pantry - Salmon burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

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Took a trip to Ligonier on a chilly Saturday in May. Wanted to try something local and different stopped in for a light lunch. Shared the ham and Brie sandwich-delicious! Apples added some tart and crunch. Rosemary Paloma and Montepulciano accompanied - also fantastic! Service was good even though they were busy. We were at a 2 top in the middle of traffic and would have preferred a side booth but all was well. Cute little place! read more

The Kitchen on Main - Kitchen and Pantry - Han and brie sandwich with sweet potato fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

My wife and I came for brunch last year for our first date and returned this year to celebrate. I ordered the breakfast tacos and my wife got The Piggy. The food was excellent as always and I rank Kitchen on Main's breakfast tacos as the best I've had in all my travels! Funny enough, we were seated in the same booth we were in a year prior. The seating is comfortable and the restaurant has a small town, yet upscale vibe. If you've not stopped in you should! read more

The Kitchen on Main - Kitchen and Pantry - Breakfast tacos, chai latte, and The Piggy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

My wife and I heard good things about the place and decided to make a trip out and catch the ice festival in the same afternoon. Lunch was booked, so we opted for an early dinner. Ambiance: we sat near the kitchen and the place is decorated nicely. Our booth needed maintenance as the vinyl covered seat was missing a sizeable chunk of vinyl (6-8") We knew what the menu offered before we got there, not many gluten free options, but my wife was interested in trying them out. We opted for the bacon smoked cheddar black pepper burger. With no GF bun option, it got corn tortillas. Most of the fries are breaded, but the sweet potato fries were reported as non breaded. My wife got the standard fries. Both types of fries were very tasty. The food arrived hot and in reasonable time. The bacon and smoked cheddar were fine. I ordered mine without the cheddar and I ended sliding it off the cheeseburger that arrived and gave it to my wife. The burgers were juicy in spite of our preference for fully-cooked. One major flaw in the burger was the salt level. The burgers were way more salty than the bacon! My wife wanted to take an ice sculpture home and lick it for refreshment. She consumed a quart of water after getting home 1/2 hour later. Lastly, if you drop a $20 on a burger, I think the portions could use an upgrade. I'm not a huge eater and I was considering ordering a second something. Maybe it was the 2 tortillas not I equating to the standard buttered up brioche bun. Suggestion to the manager: keep a few GF rolls in the freezer and charge $2 more for the hassle. The service was fine and the people were pleasant. read more

The Kitchen on Main - Kitchen and Pantry - Receipt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

Fantastic visit! Our server, Hannah was the perfect level of attentive. Our drinks were filled and food was prompt. Our food was delicious. We had the pepper crusted burger and the biscuits and gravy. Both were very flavorful. Everything from start to finish was wonderful. Hannah was an absolutely delight!! Highly recommend. Especially loved the dog friendly aspect of the outside tables! read more

Awesome food! Service was great! Great to sit outside on a cool morning and watch the neighborhood come alive. Eggs benedict was to die for! So were the biscuits and gravy with eggs poached on top! I could live there. read more

My wife and I stopped for a snack and a cold drink on a Sunday afternoon in September. This is not a busy time for the area, and plenty of tables were avaiable. We asked to sit outside. For some reason the hostess seemed anoyed by this, but she seated us and went away. Our waitress showed up with menus and a smile, so we though everything was going to be fine. The menu is a bit limitted, but I decided to try one of their several fresh fruit smoothies...before I was told that they stopped ofering them. We then ordered an appitizer to share, as we noticed at a few other tables that they were pretty big. Our artichoke hummus was nice, but we were there for 45 minutes. Add another 15 trying to flag down the waitress for our bill and our quick snack became a wasted hour. This place is pretty nice, very clean, and the food on the menu looked decent, but they have a service problem that prevents me from giving any more than three stars. It would be fine for a long lingering meal, but if you're not looking to be tied up for awhile you might want to choose another place to eat. read more

Perfectly fine. The staff are all very friendly and helpful, and the food is passable. Some dishes on the menu are fine, but others are lacking. We've been here a few times for brunch, and our experience has been mixed. We tried to order the kitchen tacos (breakfast tacos) without chorizo, and the result was bland and uninteresting. There was very little pico on the side, so they were mostly eggs on tortillas. The only available solution was to drown them in hot sauce. On another trip, we ordered the crab cake benedict. That was nicely done, but short of exceptional. The Old Bay hollandaise sauce was flavorful, but the seasoning didn't really pop or stand out. The poached eggs on the benedict were fine, but it seemed more like they came out of a mechanized egg poaching system than actually poached. We have also tried the single pancake on the side, and it came out doughy and undercooked. The greek salad was a salad, but the vegetables didn't seem as crisp and fresh as they could be. This seems to be a reasonable brunch destination, but it really could be much better. read more

Had a lovely brunch with friends at this charming spot. We sat outside and it was a bit warm and the umbrella didn't fully shade us all, but we definitely enjoyed the food and the service. They had delicious mimosas with freshly squeezed OJ and awesome cocktails. The food was fantastic and we especially loved the hummus appetizer. I had the biscuits and gravy, which were good, but a bit dry. I might try one of the other great dishes next time! read more

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Absolutely fantastic lunch here yesterday as we popped in to Ligonier following a visit to Steelers training camp in nearby-ish Latrobe (we wanted to get out of the melee). The parking situation is annoying. There's pretty much nothing in the downtown that isn't metered, and annoyingly - while we thought we were looking at endless old coin-fed meters wondering where the heck we were going to find actual coins (extinct species!), we realized we had to download some app that no one else uses just to pay (??Meter Feeder??). Grrr. Setting that aside - the restaurant was a fabulous find. You enter the "pantry" entrance (this area sells a bit of wine & some odds & ends - but also houses the bar), and we had our choice of bar or main restaurant. We chose the bar. It's open, airy, feels new w/ a kind of farmhouse chic meets industrial aesthetic. The bartender was quite pleasant and quickly got us water with our food not far behind. I got the large SupperClub Salad w/ a 4oz portion of "Wild Isle" salmon. The dish was so flavorful! The sweetness from the roasted golden beets & golden raisins paired nicely with tart shallot vinaigrette & goat cheese, w/ huge, crunch toasted walnuts. YUM! Husband got the roasted chicken sandwich w/ smoked cheddar and crispy onions that looked kind of like very thin onion rings. These are apparently pickled. All of that paired so well with the roasted shallot and truffle aïoli - cut perfectly w/ spicy arugula- all on fresh ciabatta. DOUBLE YUM! I SO wanted a latte from their impressive, gigantic espresso machine, but it was too late for caffeine - sadly. Super impressed with this place. Can't wait to return & try some of their starters - like that cast iron octopus or the eggplant tower - or breakfast! Pancakes, bananas foster pancakes, banana bread French toast, the breakfast bowl...ohlala. read more

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The best food I had while visiting Ligioner. Came here for breakfast in the morning with my sister. Had the Crab Cake Benedict. It was absolutely delicious. The texture and pairing of flavors between the crab and the Benedict sauce was great. The potatoes were delicious too! When dinner came about, the family was debating where to go. And we unanimously decided to go back to eat dinner here. For dinner I had the Ribeye with mash potatoes. It was delicious (only critique would be it was just a tad too fatty for me). The mash potatoes were perfect consistency and taste. My sister got the mushroom ravioli which I tried a bite of and with the cheese on top, it was exquisite. Dad got the maple salmon and it was perfectly cooked with an amazing flavor. The service was great, very hospitable and the restaurant itself had great ambience. read more

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Had an absolutely fabulous evening at Kitchen on Main. It was a beautiful night, so we decided to sit outside on one of their tables on the sidewalk. Every aspect of our meal was delicious. We started with the crispy eggplant tower. It was quite an innovative dish. The eggplant was light and crispy. It went really well with the tomato/balsamic/pesto accompaniment. Next we shared the supper club salad. Also excellent. For our main course we shared the short ribs and the special of the evening, crab Mac and cheese. The short ribs were prepared to perfection and were served with root vegetables. Definitely gave us the feeling of fall. The crab Mac and cheese actually had the flavor of crab! I'm not usually one to comment on this, but I must say their presentation of each dish was spectacular and really made us want to dig in. See my pictures and you'll know what I mean. read more

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Great food, properly spiced. Wait staff's service is top notch and attentive. Prompt and accurate descriptions of menus and drinks. Slightly noisy, but energetic as expected in a small venue. We'll be back! read more

We stopped here for breakfast/lunch but not brunch as no cocktails were served (insert wink) after our annual pilgrimage to Latrobe/Derry area for tax preparation. I saw The Kitchen on Main, when I dropped off our Pour Tour Passports at the end of 2020 at the Laurel Highlands Visitor Center in Ligonier. It looked cute and quaint and the menu offered some vegetarian options. Once we concluded our yearly filing we headed about 7 miles to Main St Ligonier. This is a small place. I guess people were social distancing.. It was hard to tell since I never been there before if the tables were spread out far enough or if that is how they always were. Most people wore masks. The staff wore masks and hand sanitizer was available. We had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. Since February of last year we both decided to primarily follow a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet. On occasion we have eaten seafood but primarily it's been plant based. They had some options for breakfast and lunch that sounded delicious. One of my favorite breakfast dishes to eat out was always Eggs Benedict, and to my surprise they offered a farm fresh eggs benny, that had spinach, asparagus, tomatoes with two poached eggs and some smokey tomato hollandaise over English muffins served with home fries. Matt went the lunch route and we waited for our food. Served in an appropriate amount of time, my breakfast looked enticing. I cut through the eggs and they seemed done perfectly. I took a bite but this unpleasant fishy taste filled my mouth. I figured out quickly it was this faux hollandaise. I pushed away what I could to eat the egg and other ingredients but the hollandaise inundated the dish. Probably would have been a good thing if it tasted good. I think my favorite part might have been the asparagus. The home fries that accompanied were very good. Overall it was ok. The prices were a little high but they offered a nice selection of artisan style food so I get it. If we ever found ourselves here again, I just would go with a salad. read more

The Kitchen on Main - Kitchen and Pantry - Farm fresh eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

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The food here is amazing. The atmosphere and service is great. First night food was so good we came back a second night. The crispy Brussel Sprouts were delicious as well as the salmon would definitely recommend read more

Great food and service located in the heart of historic Ligonier! Has an amazing variety of high quality creative dishes, breakfast is a must read more

Biscuits were buttery and moist. The French fries were cut thick and had an outer flaky crunch. Our sever was young, bright, friendly and on top of everything. The place had old school charm with ceiling details and booths with wooden benches. We thoroughly enjoyed our Sunday afternoon dining experience. read more

They are friendly and there food prices are resonable and there food is great there pancakes are extremly good

Excellent food and service with a pleasant atmosphere. The wine list is well composed, and wine is also available by the bottle for off premises consumption. read more

If you wanna explore something away from Pittsburgh CHECK THIS PLACE OUT. Seriously one of my favorite places in PA now. Delightful salad, atmosphere is friendly/ welcoming. Servers are attentive, beverages good food is excellent. These cooks care about what they're serving and from the breakfast bar you can watch them in action. Very busy place when we came & the cooks/chefs are skilled I hope they know how much we appreciated getting exactly what we wanted & in a timely manor no matter how busy they were. I asked for some well done asparagus and I got it, everything was excellent. read more

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Came to town for fort Ligonier days and passed by while walking. We decided to stop in for a late lunch, and were pleasantly surprised! Food was amazing, service was good. Cute, cafe like ambience. read more

The Kitchen on Main - Kitchen and Pantry - Tomato bisque soup, salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

Hello like always the Kitchen on Main's menu is quite good. I have a little bit of something for everyone Light-fare with a croissant or English muffin. Then we move onto the comfort food such as the gourmet French toast that are loaded full of pecans and other fun delights or the banana bread French toast. Our kids were completely enjoying themselves in their chocolate chip pancakes, and the fresh cut fruit that was available. It was a very good family experience for 6 people. read more

While I can't comment on the food here I have to say they lost us before they had us! We were told that the kitchen was backed up and due to that we could not even be seated! We explained we were in no hurry and would even sit outside, but the hostess said her manager would not allow it. We placed our name on a call list but in that time we had already found somewhere else to go. We had a pretty stellar meal at the restaurant down the street so I can't say that we will be back to try again! Disappointing for somewhere with such rave reviews! read more

What a great experience today! The team was incredible and really welcoming during a blizzard. Everything was great, with a truly excellent latte. Great selection of products in The Pantry section with unique offerings and goods. They feature products from area vendors and have an impressive wine selection. read more

Excellent service, original recipes, traditional recipes with a twist too! Nice portions, not too large or small. Welcoming interior!

great food and nice service and ambience but very overpriced-- and I am used to CA prices. $8 for a latte or cider is ridiculous.

We recently hosted party in the Wine Cellar and cannot sing enough praises. The Kitchen on Main team was outstanding in preparing a menu, adapting for food allergies/intolerances, including kids options, etc. The event space was perfect, the team was amazing and accommodating and all of the guests still talk about how great the food was. Thank you Kitchen on Main team for an incredible night!! read more

Incredibly good! First off, this place is bustling at lunchtime - most of the tables are filled and the kitchen staff (its an open kitchen) are moving from station to station fixing all sorts of fantastic food. Our server Anna was totally delightful and friendly as well as being efficient, refreshing our drinks and answering all sorts of dumb questions. I got the ham and Brie sandwich, because how could that be bad? My dad ordered the salmon chowder to start and shared with us. So the soup was amazing, kind of a broth-y base with chunks of salmon and potato. I wasn't even in the mood for soup, yet found myself slurping it down. That gave me high hopes for my sandwich, and I wasn't disappointed! The salty ham, creamy Brie, and arugula all worked together with a crunchy country bread. Don't even look at the other sandwiches, just order this one. It came with a mass of sweet potato fries that were just as tasty as the sandwich. Oh yeah! Too bad they aren't open on Mondays or Tuesdays, because I'd go back right now. read more

The Kitchen on Main - Kitchen and Pantry - Shaved ham and Brie with sweet potato fries! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Ligonier, Pennsylvania

We went there especially for their tomatoe basil soup. When we arrived, there were empty seats, but they said they were taking anymore orders. Apparently someone had reserved the restaurant or a large portion of it. They should update that on their website read more

Ok so all of you know I turned 50 last week. My good friends Tracey and JR threw me a birthday party at The Kitchen "Wine Cellar" right here on Main Street. The room was perfect; like a little speakeasy, the decorations were adorable, the guests indulged me and all dressed up 50's style and the laughter was free flowing! Behind the scenes though there was a lot of disrespectful behavior from the restaurant manager Brooke Tavalsky. The restaurant; which is not cheap, dolled out food that you could've purchased at Walmart. The quiche tasted like cardboard, the meat balls were super salty, the shrimp overcooked, the cheese tray never arrived even though it was charged for....there was no sound system as promised to them and the waitstaff embellished what was being said regarding the displeasure of the hosts. Brooke refused to come discuss anything and has literally argued in every email about the situation to Tracey, blaming her rather than taking any type of accountability for what was promised and not received. She bitched about my 73 year old mother arriving 15 minutes early to place a dozen roses on a table, she bitched about my 19 year old daughter arriving early to put up a beautiful picture board and she bitched that Tracey and jr arrived 10 minutes late to decorate the place. Meanwhile no one was in anyone's way! She bitched about my service dog being there even though she was asked and agreed whole heartedly to his presence as everyone loves Oliver! (PS YOU CANNOT LEGALLY DENY ENTRY OF A SERVICE DOG!) She refused to give up an extra table for gifts, she also didn't supply high top tables. The list literally goes on and on! I stopped in hoping to talk with Mrs. McQuaide about the situation. I left a message from one business owner to another.... and let me tell you it's been radio silence. I have NEVER in my life understood these types of shenanigans. I am appalled at the disrespect to my friends for services at a party they overpaid for and did not get. Apparently, the Mcquiade family condones Brooke's disrespectful, unprofessional and childlike behavior! They must also condone paying customers to be blamed for the restaurant's short comings! Brooke's last email ended with, "thank you ever so much and please don't be in touch," what in the world???? You guys messed up but it's Tracey and JR? My mom and my daughter! I am DONE with this overpriced subpar place and I'm forewarning anyone who would want to have a party there. DO NOT! My dad always says, "Life will teach you," and it always does! read more

Exceptional atmosphere, service and food! We shared crispy brussel sprouts and eggplant tower among six and it was plenty for starters - very tasty too. Tacos were the most popular choice but the pastas were also great! Also they now have a deep selection of beer and wine so you don't need to bring your own. read more

Excellent food and service !! Great place to go eat I only wish they were open later in the evenings ., we went on a Saturday morning it was very busy I had an amazing cup of coffee. My food was fresh and hot I had an amazing burger and my husbands food was just as delectable ! It's clean inside but only has one bathroom I feel they would do better in a bigger place but other then that it was all top notch ! The atmosphere was very welcoming! We will definitely be going back for more read more

Would be 5 star except the room temp half and half was bad and I had to return my coffee. Partner had the country salad - outstanding. I had their incredible smoked salmon hash. Easily enough for two. The scallion cheddar biscuit and jam is not to be missed. If they served actual half and half in a pourer that would be so much better than using the individual shelf-stable containers. Why give this beautiful upscale bistro the ambience of a gas station coffee service? Ditch the ugly basket and put the sugar in a ceramic container, with real cream. Ditto lose the plastic containers for the jam. Use a small ramekin. Would make this a total five-star. read more