Marie O
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Lavender Moon Cupcakery
Lavender Moon has been my go-to spot for cupcakes since 2013. There’s something about their cupcakes that are so different that it makes you want to keep returning. Maybe it’s the texture of the cupcake or maybe the unique flavors they offer, but one thing I do know for sure is that they use very good ingredients. You can literally taste the difference.
They have a few staple flavors like vanilla bean with lemon curd that you can never go wrong with. However, I always try something unique like pistachio cherry or chocolate bourbon. Sure, I like some flavors better than other but I’ve never had a cupcake I could complain about from them.
I would consider this place a boutique cupcake place since their flavors as well their interior design is unique and quite whimsical. The staff are nice but I think they may be nicer to regulars than new customers from my observation and input from my friends when they pick up an order for me. It’s a small place so I wouldn’t suggest bringing a large group here unless it is for take-out.
Cupcakes are a priced fairly but definitely way more expensive than the ones you buy premade at the grocery store… but you’re paying for high quality ingredients and the taste is 100 times better. I can’t ever complain about their prices because it is simply worth it.
They have a few staple flavors like vanilla bean with lemon curd that you can never go wrong with. However, I always try something unique like pistachio cherry or chocolate bourbon. Sure, I like some flavors better than other but I’ve never had a cupcake I could complain about from them.
I would consider this place a boutique cupcake place since their flavors as well their interior design is unique and quite whimsical. The staff are nice but I think they may be nicer to regulars than new customers from my observation and input from my friends when they pick up an order for me. It’s a small place so I wouldn’t suggest bringing a large group here unless it is for take-out.
Cupcakes are a priced fairly but definitely way more expensive than the ones you buy premade at the grocery store… but you’re paying for high quality ingredients and the taste is 100 times better. I can’t ever complain about their prices because it is simply worth it.
Oriental Express
This place is strictly take-out only. I usually call or order online on their website. They are very fast and get your food ready within 10-15 minutes (or less) of your order.
If you’re expecting fine dining Chinese food- this is not for you. Oriental Express has been our go-to for quick, very casual, tasty take-out Chinese food. It’s the best one in the area as far as price, quality, and taste. Their lunch special will get you full- full. It comes with rice, your choice of lunch special entree, soda can or soup (I suggest you get won ton or hot and sour soup), and an egg-roll. We always get General Tso’s chicken, orange chicken, sesame chicken, or sweet and sour (pick your protein). Their chicken wings are pretty good too.
If you’re expecting fine dining Chinese food- this is not for you. Oriental Express has been our go-to for quick, very casual, tasty take-out Chinese food. It’s the best one in the area as far as price, quality, and taste. Their lunch special will get you full- full. It comes with rice, your choice of lunch special entree, soda can or soup (I suggest you get won ton or hot and sour soup), and an egg-roll. We always get General Tso’s chicken, orange chicken, sesame chicken, or sweet and sour (pick your protein). Their chicken wings are pretty good too.
Taba
This is the real deal!! One of my favorite restaurants in all of Portugal. Their food is excellent but the staff is as equally amazing. The picanha, feijoada, and moqueca is to die for! When you want to eat at a place “where the locals go,” this is it. When visitors come, we always take them to Taba first to experience great food and hospitality. I can’t say enough great things about this place!