As always this place amazes me every time. I been coming here a long time and never been…read moredisappointed with anything. The energy is always positive, runs smoothly, the food is plentiful and divine. Today I tried something new which was Pappardelle Bolognese. This thing is over the top full of blending of great flavors. Tender beef, pasta, and vegetables like a well seasoned orchestra. All the food was well cooked and lasted for a few days. They make great breads here. Sometimes I order several kinds on my orders. They also will email you special discounts on meals which encourages me jump on immediately. All I can say I do love it here!

We decided to venture out for dinner tonight and try Buca di Beppo! Just the two of us walking into…read morea family-style Italian restaurant was kind of funny because, well... they don't believe in small portions! The atmosphere was so much fun. The restaurant is decorated with all kinds of quirky Italian-inspired touches, and having Frank Sinatra playing in the background really added to the whole experience. It felt like we stepped into a little Italian dinner party. The portions are HUGE, especially when there are only two people at the table! We definitely ordered more food than we could possibly eat in one sitting, but thankfully that meant we went home with plenty of leftovers. And honestly, I'm not complaining about having tomorrow's dinner already taken care of! Our service was quick and attentive without making us feel rushed, which I really appreciated. We had a relaxed dinner, enjoyed the atmosphere, ate way too much, and left with full bellies and a bag of leftovers. Overall, it was a fun night out with good food, a unique atmosphere, and plenty of leftovers to keep the Italian dinner party going tomorrow! Sometimes it really is the simple nights out with your favorite person that make the best memories.

I tried on wedding dresses in the Reading Bridal District and stumbled on this store by chance. I…read moremade an appointment with Amy, the store owner, to come try things on and she closed down the shop so I could put my dress on and see what worked with it. There are so many beautiful (and well priced!) pieces in this shop. Ultimately, I ended up purchasing long, cotton gloves, a gorgeous comb, and a cathedral veil adorned with pearls. I've recommended this store to so many people since then and will 100% shop here again. It was a lovely experience from start to finish.

Bellissima was recommended to me by my bridal hair stylist and I could not be happier! After…read moregetting an insane quote on a single tier 40ish inch veil at another bridal salon, I came to Amy with an idea of what I was looking for. Not only could she make me almost the exact same veil for 1/4 of the price, but she even made a few recommendations that I didn't even realize I wanted! My veil, hair jewelry, and earrings are everything I could have asked for and more and Amy could not have been sweeter - she even offered to come in when she wasn't open to meet my mom and I. I will recommend Bellissima to every Cincy bride I know! Will post pics after my wedding, too!

Buca di Beppo Buca di Beppo Buca di Beppo…read more This restaurant is, to date, a sweet little Italian restaurant that wants to cultivate a family environment. Yes, yes, that is very, very much what every restaurant says! But how many can stick the landing--or even come close? This establishment is spread across the United States, with a small amount of overseas operations at this time. Buca di Beppo was founded in 1993 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and became known for its family-style Italian-American food and large, colorful dining rooms. The colorful rooms are definitely a wonderful statement throughout the restaurants, which I do want to get into. Pity on me for showing up late due to traffic! Although this writer had a reservation for 5 PM, don't worry-I called and let them know. I did stand in their lobby upon entering for a little while. Granted, was this due to me being late, or was this a regular thing for this location? I don't include this part in my rating because that is a coin toss. I studied the rest of my visit the best that I could. This was a fresh evening for this writer. I was seated in a booth next to a couple and a friend of the partners, along with a regular middle-aged couple across the room. I was okay with the seating and had no complaints. The host/my waiter-Stacy-was brilliant,'sweet, and very helpful. Stacy herself is and was a 5/5. I am not rating a person, but I'm giving you the idea of how amazing she was. For my drink, I started off with a standard sweet tea, which came completely unsweetened. How do you mess up sweet tea? I am not sure. I knew my environment, and I understand mistakes happen. I asked my waitress, Stacy, for extra sugar packets, and she delivered. It's not the fact that she could have given me packets; it's that she understood what I was saying. May I dare say, she read between the lines-which is a skill many people lack. Stacy asked me if it was sweet at all, and 1 answered back, "No." Stacy brought me back a brand-new sweet tea. It was great. I felt heard and not like a bother. For me, that kind of set the tone for a possible five-star dinner in my books. My order was taken, all was well, and the conversation around me was quite entertaining. Although, every so often, I heard some loud noises, like bangs, which I thought was weird and concerning. It was nothing too crazy, but it does take away from the ambiance and mood of the place. They weren't the regular kitchen noises, either. But I can never be 100 percent sure. I am not the FDA--I'm a restaurant traveler, a food critic, as you take it. Taking my mind off the noise, I did notice the walls were full of photos of people, dinners, and movies. I allowed myself to really take in the pieces on the wall. It was disappointing to see the lack of POC on the walls for a place that is big on being that restaurant on the corner for your family. Is it for one type of family? It begs the question. It does. My food and alcohol choices, I must say, were excellent...excellent in both ways. I started off with an espresso martini. I was-very surprised. It was delicious. The taste was very good, smooth, and it lasted. What I liked the most about their pasta and meat sauce is their sauce! I had no complaints about their family-size portions, either. This was good for me because I didn't have to cook for a while. My experience was very delightful, but I know that if I want to be a serious and genuine writer, I can't hand out fives.

We had a 7:30 reservation. They had almost no servers or cooks. The place was nearly empty. At…read more7:50 our table was still not ready; I walked through to see what was taking so long. What perhaps looked like our table, the person working it was moving at a snail's pace. We had small children with us. We can't wait until closing time for our food. Saw lots of people sitting, waiting, waiting. If you can't staff in a huge city like this, there's something wrong. Complacency is ruining a favorite brand of ours. A reservation means there's a table ready at that time. That's the social contract.

I live in another state from the delivery address. From…read morethe selection of flowers to ordering, it was a great experience. The delivery was on time and it put a smile on the parties receiving it.

We live out of town and needed some flowers delivered for a funeral, Imperial did a great job…read more They were professional and made sure we had what we needed, several emails later and it was perfect! Will defiantly use them again.

I scheduled a dermaplanning appoint with Andrew & it was great! The space is super comfortable and…read moreall of the staff that I met was very friendly and personable. There was a slight scheduling conflict, but Andrew addressed this issue quickly and professionally. Both myself and the other client were gifted a free service of a foot detox for our troubles. Andrew was easy to talk to AND funny! He made my first dermaplanning experience an easy and stress free one. The service takes around 30 mins and their price point was great, around $55. I highly recommend going to see Andrew for anyone new to dermaplanning.

I want to start off by saying that with every hair appointment that I've been to in the past, I've…read morebeen super anxious leading up to it. Before I went in, Denise was kind enough to go over all of the options for my hair style & color and was very patient when explaining them to me. I couldn't be happier with her professionalism throughout the process and the final product. I've already received several compliments on my hair and recommend her to anyone.

Denise is the BEST! I started going to her for shellac manicures a few years ago, and now I see her…read morefor all of my beauty needs- nails, hair, and everything in between! My mom has also started going to Denise- we both love how she is such a good listener, so knowledgable about the profession, so attentive to detail, and most of all she is so kind and sweet. My biggest complaint with other salons I have gone to is that the stylist seems to be in a hurry or doesn't pay attention to what the client has to say, so going to Denise is a breath of fresh air because she makes the client her #1 priority and never makes you feel rushed. I honestly can't say enough good things about her! I highly recommend her.