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    Urbane Cafe

    4.6 (111 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Kids sandwich with side salad
    Evelyn C.

    Fresh, tasty and good portion for the price. Service is friendly and fast. They have a good variety of proteins and vegetables, rice bowls and salads, as well as fresh baked breads. Clean and lots of seats. Will come again.

    BBQ Tri Tip
    Yvette M.

    Located in LBX, this was a perfect stop after shopping at Nordstrom Rack. I walked in and the vibe was friendly. I was immediately greeted by someone behind the counter. I love the concept, where the bread is baked daily, the meat is hormone free and the saces are made from scratch. I ordered using the kiosk and noticed that the menu includes sandwhiches, salads, bowls, and soup. I chose the BBQ Tri Tip sandwich which includes Jack Cheese, Housemade Apple Coleslaw and Chipotle Aioli. The sandwich is a bit smaller than I expected, but comes with a side salad. The sandwich is sliced in half and the first half had a small amount of tri tip. I then ate the second half which had a nice amount of tri tip. Overall, the sandwich was delicious and a bit spicy. I appreciated the side salad but I'll choose a different dressing next time. It came with a Balsamic Vinaigrette which wasn't my favorite. I received my take out order and the cashier apologized for the wait. It really didn't take long at all. Service was pretty outstanding and the food, fresh and delicious! I'll definitely be back to try more.

    Pastrami Tri Tip sandwich
    Kyle H.

    My second time at Urbane café today. I got my food to go this time. I had the Chimichuri steak sandwich on house made ciabatta bread. All their sandwiches come with either a side salad or a cup of soup. I got the salad. I also got a cup of their enchilada soup which I've craving since the last time i was there. Everything was excellent. Delicious, quality food, great service, great music playing in the background, Everyone is so nice and amazing prices. What else do you want? I Love this place

    Urban Cafe at LBX
    Danielle H.

    We came here around lunchtime right before the rush which was about 12pm. There were only 2 tables left outside. The guy at the register was helpful when I asked him about their new fish sandwich. I ended up ordering that and the ahi tuna salad. I was really impressed with the sandwich. The fish was wonderfully seasoned and the slaw was nice and tangy. I really enjoyed the pickled onion in every bite. We also would order the ahi tuna salad again. We left very satisfied with our meal. Oh, and I love their root beer fountain drink! I plan on coming back again very soon.

    Salmon bowl
    Jennifer C.

    I came here for the first time earlier this week and tried the salmon bowl. It came with a complementary piece of their focaccia bread. Since it was my first visit, I also received a complementary cookie. I was so impressed by both the food and staff, and told my adult kids about it. My son and I came back today, and he was equally impressed. He had the Santa Maria barbecue chicken sandwich that included a side salad, and I opted for the limited-time offering of the barramundi bowl. The food is exceptional, very tasty with fresh and healthy ingredients. The cookies are amazing and the perfect end to a great meal. Both times, the entire staff was so friendly and helpful. They also have an app for placing orders and earning rewards. We will definitely be back often. It is such a better option for a comparable price, than greasy fast food.

    Cookies
    Rodney S.

    BIRTHDAY MONTH=BIRTHDAY COUPONS=HAPPY RODNEY Free cookie for Rewards members Urbane Cafe opened earlier this year, and I made sure to sign up for their Rewards to take advantage of birthday perks. After having a sandwich at Ike's, sushi & a cocktail at Sosogu, a Michelob Ultra at Georgia's, and churros a la mode at Silverlake Ramen, Urbane Cafe rounded out the last stop at LBX to hit up. Ordering a chocolate chip cookie via the self-service kiosk, an employee quickly swiped up one of their sinfully sweet delights, and chocolatey goodness was within my grasp in no time. Service was great. A good amount of customers were entering the restaurant, and the staff kept the line moving, the entire time. Urbane Cafe is located on the right of the main entrance (McGowen St.) of the LBX, next to For Eyes. A free cookie ain't too shabby, at all. Urbane Cafe brought birthday cheers for me, and I appreciate it. I'm anticipating coming back, and exploring the rest of the menu.

    Akisha E.

    This spot is my go-to after a sauna session. I always order through the app, which makes ordering quick and convenient. I usually get the salmon bowl, but recently I've been switching it up with the cilantro chicken salad. The salmon bowl is packed with flavor--BBQ-glazed salmon, mixed whole-grain rice, marinated kale, roasted sweet potatoes, edamame, a lemon wedge, and a sweet chili aioli drizzle. A couple of times, though, the rice was a bit undercooked, which was disappointing. That's what led me to try the cilantro chicken salad instead. The cilantro chicken salad comes with marinated cilantro chicken, chopped salad mix, avocado, corn and black bean salsa, mozzarella cheese, and cilantro vinaigrette, plus fresh-baked focaccia bread on the side. The salad is really good, but I do wish it came with a bit more chicken--the portion feels small for the size of the bowl. I've also ordered cookies a few times. The double chocolate is my favorite. I tried the cranberry white chocolate as well, but it was too sweet and doughy for my taste. If you use the app and accumulate points, one of the rewards is a free cookie, which is a nice bonus.

    Sweet Chili Crunch Chicken
    Levis K.

    A nice, hidden gem amongst a crowd of big chains. I came here on a recommendation from my sister for healthy, delicious sandwiches with a unique twist of flavors and options and I can say I was definitely impressed! The food is great and the staff are pleasant to work with. There's a great selection of food and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients with each bite. I personally got the sweet chili crunch chicken and that was a flavor bomb of different tastes that blended well together. It definitely tasted great and I would recommend it. The location itself is in the middle of the LBX area, almost hidden amongst all of the big name chains that surround it. But definitely not a place to skip over, give this place a shot! There are multi height seating inside as well as an outdoor seating patio. Parking is plentiful as it's the LBX lot but also it's low car friendly for you car folks out there. Definitely recommend trying it out. Will come back again!

    Ken C.

    Came in to give Urbane Cafe a try and had their chimichurri steak sandwich. The sandwiches are served over focaccia. This sandwich came with a cranberry aioli, chimichurri sauce, arugula, and thin slices of beef. I thought the creamy and tangy flavors were good and balanced, but I would have enjoyed it a little more if the sandwich was warm and if there were more texturally crispy bits. I'd probably order the southwest chicken next time. As I consider options for sandwiches, per yelp's scale, Urbane Cafe would be "OK" - 3 stars - for me.

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    Susan J.

    I ordered on the app so I could get a free cookie! Cranberry Brie sandwich with Tomato Bisque, Salmon Bowl with Focaccia Bread, and Cranberry White Chocolate, Oatmeal Raisin and Chocolate Chip cookies. Everything tasted fresh and I felt that items were made with care. The restaurant was clean inside and out. Order taker and manager both greeted me and seemed friendly.

    Kim R.

    Tried this place out today for the first time. We ordered two different sandwiches and split them so we could each try. They were both very good. The bread was super fresh! I didn't care for the salad that came with it, well, it was the dressing I didn't like. In talking with my friend (she dines here sometimes) she told me I can ask for a different dressing and that the cilantro lime dressing is really good. So I would try that next time... or maybe upgrade to a different side as that is an option too (I asked one of the workers after the fact). My husband decided to get a cookie for us to share before we left. We had the salted chocolate chip and it was delightful. Rich and delicious!

    Seared Ahi Tuna Bowl
    Katherine B.

    Let me start with I absolutely positively love Urbane Cafe sandwiches. I went to school in San Diego and I was a 2 minute walk from an Urbane and ate there basically once a week. Urbane's sandwiches are absolutely delicious. I love the chimichurri sandwich and the southwest chicken sandwich the best, but all of them are really really good. They come with a simple side salad but I really love that side salad. It's the perfect complement. I also love their chicken tortilla soup. I always have to throw more hot sauce in it, but it's very solid. The focaccia bread is unique and super tasty. It works great with all of their sandwiches. This was the first time I've ever tried one of their "bowls". I have to say, I'm not the world's biggest fan of the bowl. It's a really solid choice, definitely a very healthy bowl, but it didn't have quite the same flavors as I'm used to from their sandwiches. It was still great, and a very large portion. But I think I'll stick with the sandwiches going forward. Definitely support this local franchise! The workers were all very friendly. This location offers kiosks you can order at or you can order with a regular cashier as well. The woman who brought my bowl out was very friendly. It's self-bus your table. It's very casual, and they have indoor and outdoor seating.

    Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie
    Derek W.

    I wanted to provide a review update based on my recent catering order with them as a tiebreaker between the 4th and 5th stars. Urbane Cafe has a team of three dedicated to catering orders. When I reached out to them via email, one of their specialists answered my initial inquiry, but my remaining inquiries were handled by their catering & office manager, who was very helpful and, not to mention, thoughtful! I actually had to place two catering orders with them to schedule my luncheon. Why two? The night before my initially scheduled luncheon, I suffered an injury and couldn't go to work the next day. I frantically tried to think of a Plan B until I noticed the cancellation policy on my confirmation email: you can cancel by 8:30 AM the morning of without incurring a penalty, but if you cancel after that time, you'd be charged 50%, which would have been quite a lot for me. I'm not sure if that means if you email them at 8:29 AM requesting to cancel, you'd still be in the clear; if it came down to the wire like that, I'd recommend giving them a call instead. Anyways, I was thinking of a day to reschedule the luncheon when all of a sudden, I got an email from Urbane Cafe thanking healthcare heroes and teachers by offering 20% off* catering orders of $250 or more. So thanks to my injury, I could actually order more without having to spend more! My initial order was a sandwich platter with two catering salads, but with the added benefit of 20% off, I was able to change that to a "Share The Love" package, which is pretty much the first order, except with one of the catering salads replaced by 15 cookies, 15 cans of soda, and 15 bags of chips. I also ordered 5 focaccia breads, where each bread comes in 8 pieces. They store two whole breads in one takeout container, so I had three takeout containers solely for the focaccia breads. One of my guests is vegan, and their only vegan sandwich, at least sans modifications, is the Tofu Banh Mi. I asked if there was a way to distinguish the Tofu Banh Mi from the others since I definitely wouldn't want my vegan guest eating something non-vegan, and they made a note to wrap and label the Tofu Banh Mi sandwich halves. Really appreciate the thought and care they put into this! The focaccia bread is also vegan. For the salad, I chose the Specialty Harvest Grain Salad, which is exclusive to catering; in other words, you wouldn't be able to order that salad on a regular dine-in or takeout order. It's also the most expensive salad if you order as a salad platter, but doesn't incur an upcharge when chosen as the salad for the "Share The Love" package. Any salad you choose for the "Share The Love" package wouldn't incur an upcharge, so the Specialty Harvest Grain Salad would be the most sensible choice here. The Specialty Harvest Grain Salad has mixed whole grain rice, marinated kale, roasted sweet potatoes, garbanzo beans, and goat cheese, the last of which I requested to put on the side so that my vegan guest could still have some salad to go with his Tofu Banh Mi sandwich. The salad also comes with pecans and a dressing, both on the side. What really impressed me was that they informed me the Japanese dressing I initially chose for the Specialty Harvest Grain Salad wasn't vegan and offered to switch it to the Balsamic, which is vegan. I suppose they remembered how I had a vegan guest due to how I requested to distinguish the Tofu Banh Mi sandwiches from the others, but seriously, that was some heads up thinking! On the flip side, I do hope they specify what's vegan, at least on their catering page because how was I supposed to associate Japanese with non-vegan?? It's also worth noting the cookie isn't vegan. This was another big reason why I chose Urbane Cafe over another restaurant who, no joke, includes non-vegan cookies in their vegan boxed meals. For the sandwich platter, you can chose how many full sandwiches of each type to be on your platter. It defaults to 6 different sandwiches, each with quantity 2, but you can adjust the numbers when customizing your order. Some of the sandwiches, like the Tri Tip, would incur an upcharge of $2 or $3.25 depending on what the sandwich is. I chose one of every sandwich that didn't incur an upcharge and added an extra Tofu Banh Mi for good measure. If you click the box next to each menu item, it will describe said menu item. I also recommend picking up a catering menu, which I had done during their Grand Opening weekend. I had a Santa Maria sandwich and loved it! The salad was great too! And their chocolate chip cookies were probably the best cookies I've ever had in my life! Everybody else enjoyed the meal too, hence why I'm keeping the rating as 5 stars. * Good job on reading my review in its entirety up to this point! You are also being rewarded with the promo code I've surreptitiously hidden in the following clue: WIVESHAVEEARTHLYSOULS. You will have to play a game of Camouflage to figure it out by May 14, 2025. Good luck!

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    i loveeeee the chimichurri tri tip sandwich omgggg! and the tomato bisque soup !! 10/10 best part is the homemade bread.

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    The sandwiches are fantastic and I love side salad that comes with it! And don't forget the cookies, nice and warm or hot.

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    Kin Long Beach

    Kin Long Beach

    4.6
    (2.2k reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    This place was such a pleasant surprise. From the outside, it looks pretty unassuming, but once you…read morestep inside, it's actually incredibly cute and has a warm, inviting atmosphere. One of the highlights is their Thai tea, which is served with a popsicle and seems to be one of their most popular items for good reason. It's fun, unique, and absolutely delicious. I also tried the salmon curry, which was something new for me, and I ended up loving it. The flavors were rich, balanced, and unlike anything I've ordered before. Another unexpected favorite was the wings. I'm usually not a big wings person, but these were surprisingly good--crispy, flavorful, and definitely worth ordering. Overall, the food, drinks, and atmosphere exceeded my expectations. It's a spot I would absolutely come back to and one that I would definitely recommend to others.

    After a festival by LBC city hall we stopped in to have a quick dinner. LBC is happening in the…read moreevenings and weekends but most restaurants close pretty early. Kin was one of the only restaurants open until 10 PM. We were seated right away, and somehow the five of us sat in a private room. It was kind of late for me to eat anything really heavy so I just have my usual salad and it was the beef tenderloin salad. They serve it up with a lot of beef and less veggies. The beef itself was a little chewy and in large pieces. I prefer the meat to be cut a little smaller and would like more lettuce and cucumber. I got a little taste of the spicy fried rice, which was really good. Some of us ordered Thai tea and didn't expect what we received, which was the tea with a Thai tea popsicle. What a treat! The Thai tea itself was pretty standard, but that popsicle was like the icing on a cake. The places, modern and clean. Staff is helpful and nice. Parking is their own lot but can be difficult to get a spot on a busy day or night.

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    S T Noodle Bar

    S T Noodle Bar

    4.3
    (767 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Me and my crew just got done with a long day but we still needed dinner. They were pretty tired so…read moreI decided I'd just get some Thai/Chinese take out and bring it back to the hotel. We have full kitchens in all the rooms where we're staying along with plates and all the set ups. The rooms even have dishwashers! So, I found this S T Noodle Bar near by and decided to give it a try. I kinda know what there guys like to eat, so I just ordered a bunch of food. The only request from anybody was for Pad Thai, the most common dish at all Thai restaurants. I GPS my way over and order the food. I was Khao Soy on the menu and I don't see that at too many Thai places that I've been to, so I got an order of that with chicken. Of course, an order of Pad Thai, 2 orders since I have 5 hungry people to feed. Also, I ordered the Thai coconut soup, I think it's called Tom Kha with chicken. One more noodles dish was the Drunken Noodles, it's kinda like Chinese Chow Fun, but has a more spicy flavor and basil in it. The food was all pack and bagged for me to take back to the hotel. We used my room since I have a bigger room. We had plates and set ups for all five of us and we re-plated the food on the serving plates that came with the room. All the food was really tasty and everybody was happy not to have to leave the hotel. I heard compliments on the Pad Thai and the Coconut soup. It was a good idea just to do take out and eat at the hotel here.

    Checked out S T Noodle Bar today and had a good experience!…read more We were eating with an infant so high chair friendly was a must. We were greeted and helped right away and got a place in the restaurant that fit us well. We ordered the veggie spring roll, tofu soup, beef pad thai and tom yum. The veggie spring roll tasted fresh and the sauce added a nice layer of flavor. Off the bat, the portion sizes for the tom yum and pad thai were VERY generous (from my experiences with Thai restaurants). The pad thai stood out and was absolutely delicious! The service did great with helping us out and attending to our requests. The ambiance was relaxed, and where we sat in the back was cool because there was upbeat music playing loud enough to muffle the surrounding sounds but still soft enough to have conversation at our table without needing to raise our voice. Overall, I'm glad I gave S T Noodle Bar a try! I'd recommend it!

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    Charm Siam Restaurant

    Charm Siam Restaurant

    4.6
    (310 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    $$
    Vegan friendly
    LGBTQ friendly

    I've heard so many good things about this restaurant via Yelp and Tiktok; however, I was a bit…read moredisappointed. I ordered pad see ew with chicken and mango sticky rice via Uber Eats. Unfortunately, the pad see ew was very oily and lacking flavor. -My sriracha did all the work in terms of flavor. The chicken was decent, not dry. My mango sticky rice was tasty, sweet mango with a side of the coconut milk/sauce. Overall, my dessert was good but I expected much better based on reviews. I was so excited to finally try this place, maybe I caught them on a bad day.

    It's a thing now that I have to make a stop here for Thai food. Long Beach has loads of places but…read morethis one takes the cake for me. There's a few nearby which fiends have referred and raved about, but this one left a lasting impression. I love me some boat noodles and they do not disappoint. The nice thick broth with loads of meats all mixed in together. Then you have the Chinese broccoli for the perfect veggie paring. Wow, it so good. Some places cannot get their broth right which does make a major difference. Sometimes it ends up being too watery and defected the purpose. Here, the broth is perfect. Also any of their curries is excellent. This time we went with the massaman curries. Nice thick broth with peanuts, potatoes, onion and carrots in a coconut sauce. Another flavorful dish. And of course we always get the papaya salad Thai style with shrimp and peanut. There also the Laos style with fermented fish sauce and salty crab. It's quite nice too but it could be too strong of a taste for some people. The food has always been excellent. Service was always excellent with friendly staff. They're always so welcoming and attentive to their customers. A must for me whenever I'm down in Long Beach. Parking can be tricky as it's all street parking.

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    Chiang Rai

    Chiang Rai

    4.4
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    3.3 mi
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    Came here after seeing an Instagram reel about it!…read more Came around 12pm on Friday and was easily able to get a seat for 2 people with no wait. We ordered the thai papaya salad, khao soi with beef, thai ice tea, and pork belly with khao soi curry. The food came out extremely fast! The papaya salad was nice and tangy, it came with two pieces of shrimp, definitely could've come with more but it was delicious overall, 7/10. The khao soi was delicious as well, but there was a very small amount of meat for the price and the taste didn't blow me away, 6/10. The pork belly was juicy and crispy! They gave a lot of pork and rice, I think it was worth the price of $25.95, 8/10. The thai ice tea was solid as well. Overall, this place is a bit pricey, we paid $91 for 2 people after tax and tip, but the portion sizes were good, we could barely finish everything. There is minimal parking on the street right outside of the restaurant, but there are side streets to park on.

    There's been so much to celebrate lately and Chiang Rai was just the place to do it!…read more This trendy Thai food spot is serving up some delicious dishes with a unique twist. We ordered the pad see ew with chicken (my go-to Thai dish), steamed veggies, and their fried enoki mushroom appetizer. If you've read my recent reviews, you know that I'm currently dealing with a mango sticky rice addiction. In the world of MSR, Chiang Rai's was yummy, but I prefer the longer slices of fresh mango, vs. diced. The interior is absolutely adorable and designed to emulate a Thai market space. Each dish has incredible presentation. A must visit spot for dinner!

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    I agree with all the positive reviews.  Chiang Rai Iba's amazing Thai food!
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    HiroNori Craft Ramen

    HiroNori Craft Ramen

    4.4
    (2.3k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    This is a 4.5 for me, but the customer service from Mel and Cassandra bumped it to at 5…read more I was supposed to try HiroNori for a Yelp Elite event, but unfortunately my plane landed later than expected yesterday, so I missed out. But I had heard so many great things about HiroNori that I wanted to try it anyways. My brother especially kept hyping them up, and he LOVES ramen. And I'm glad I decided to try them out! While HiroNori is a SoCal chain, it still feels like a mom and pop restaurant. The crispy rice with tuna was EXCELLENT! Everything you want from crispy rice and spicy tuna. The tonkatsu was delicious! Great depth of flavor. They bring you garlic and spicy paste on the side. I had to add A LOT of spicy paste to get it up to the level I wanted, but while at other restaurants I've lost the broth flavor when adding too much spice, the spicy paste just enhanced the tonkatsu broth. And the pork in the tonkatsu - truly next level. This is probably the best pork I've ever had in a ramen dish. The noodles were also fantastic with the perfect amount of bite. I loved my jammy egg as well. The restaurant itself is smaller, with fun lighting. There is a parking lot which is great. They do not have tipping, instead they have a service charge of a little over 17%. Definitely worth it!

    Love, love, love this ramen spot! The broth here is so flavorful and not salty. My usual is the…read moreshoyu ramen because I love how fresh it tastes. I'm a sukiyaki broth lover, so it's somewhat similar to that taste profile. I like how they also provide garlic and house spicy sauce as it just makes the ramen even better and seals the deal. The crispy rice with spicy tuna is perfection-- you get the bottom bed of crisp with fresh avocados, spicy tuna, and a kick of jalapeño. They also provide watermelon infused water, which was perfect for a warm day out. Although this restaurant is quite small, service was fast and very accommodating. I have been here several times and service plus quality of the food never changes! Seats here don't have any back support but it adds to the modern aesthetic and vibe of the restaurant. I've been eyeing the cucumber crab salad, so I look forward to coming back and trying it next time.

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    Nick's On 2nd

    Nick's On 2nd

    4.5
    (3.6k reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    Great atmosphere and professional staff provided friendly service…read more The baby back ribs are the best in Long Beach period. Good cocktails... amazing martinis . One of my favorite restaurants in Long Beach.

    We dined at nicks last night for birthday dinner. The dinner and service were both great. Our…read moreserver was training and still did an amazing job. Training can be a little hectic some times when you're in the service industry and sometimes it can slow service down. Our server Ben was on it. We had the grilled artichoke, chicken piccata, and the cioppino. All very very delightful. During our dining experience I needed to use the restroom. The smell in their bathroom was amazing. Probably one of the best smelling restrooms I had ever. When I was leaving, I politely ask the hostess if she knew what the name of the smell was bc it was so awesome. She wasn't telling me the exact name. She essentially told me the essence. While in the middle of her talking, a female manager aggressively told us that they were not aloud to tell patrons the scent. Hey, I get it, but as a person who was a manager for one of the highest ranking upscale casual dining restaurants, who has worked in 5 star resorts, knowing how to provide kindness to both guests and staff, this manager did not present those skills. This manager was quite frankly disrespectful not only to her staff, but to me. There is a way to handle situations without embarrassing your staff member and making them feel small and showcasing your flex of power to a diner who was about to drop hundreds for a dinner in our volatile economy. This manager did NOT handle this appropriately. Like i said, she was rude, extremely aggressive to respond, and not once smiled and said, "I'm so glad you love it. It's our secret to get you to come back." She did try to say it was a secret, but seriously... with the way she treated her staff.... I think she better focus on hospitality rather than the scent in the bathroom. After this interaction, I actually watched and observed the manager during the remaining time of our dinner. I wanted to see how she interacted with her staff. I wanted to see if she knew how to manage without flexing on her staff bc obviously she doesn't know that words matter and what you say and how you say it can make or break your staff's entire night which can reflect on how they treat their guests. I get this is lengthy over a restroom scent, but as a person who thrives on seeing the beauty in how a management team can make a huge impact on the success of a company, if she's openly rude and aggressive to me and her hostess, how is she with the rest of the staff and guests? Just a little food for thought. I will say, that interaction totally changed my view for the remaining time of our dinner. I truly hope that the female manager who was working last night June 1 reads this and changes the way she handles situations. From what I saw and experienced, she needs to take a step back and regroup. She needs to be retrained on how to treat her staff, how to smile with kindness, and how to kindly make a joke about the scent kindly with laughter rather than an attack on her staff. To the hostess: I'm sorry you had to be treated that way. You were incredibly kind from upon greeting us even to the very end. You're awesome. I'll return back, but I do hope next time, the manager from last night is on a better wave length as the people who help create her position. There are a lot of great managers out there willing to take that place.

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