Yeah I wanna know what the comparison point is for everyone here recommending Punjabi Dhaba…loved the staff, but the food was extremely meh for me.

Have you tried Maharaja or Guru the Caterer? Former I like for, let’s say, “standard” Indian restaurant fare, Guru is really good homestyle North Indian. I continue to hunt for a good Gujarati restaurant but alas, this is probably not the area for it.

I'll add a "meh" review for Anita Kurl. I don't want to completely discourage people from trying, but I think it depends a lot on your texture and what cut/style type works for you. My haircut was just okay and my styling was terrible--definitely didn't do anything to adjust for the fact that my hair is pretty fine and gets weighed down easily. They might be better for 3C+ hair?

Definitely this!! Teo (the owner) is incredibly skilled with a range of textures. I like her salon more than other curly spots because her stylists have certifications in a range of curly cut methods--not just Deva, or just Ouidad, etc. etc. The quality and location are both reflected in the cost, but...if you have the money, it's way worth it.

Is this accurate?? It was open last Wednesday night! :(

I like the nuance in this, and the idea of a trial period to see whether these situations shake out or not.

I see you don’t work in Kendall if you think $200/mo will get you a garage 🙃

In all seriousness, OP, you should probably take the advice to park in a public garage farther out and take the T the rest of the way. u/commentsOnPizza is right that metered parking spots are not for commuting in for work.

Email city council. Please. If they’re going to be this absurd about enforcement, then they at least need to fix the appeals process. Most people can’t afford the time to deal with the endless appeals either.

I’ll try to list some ideas I haven’t seen mentioned yet:

• Pandemonium in Central used to do regular game nights—they may still, or they may have other suggestions if they’re not doing what you play

• Food for Free is always looking for volunteers to pack and/or deliver food boxes throughout the area

• Also community fridges! I saw mutual aid suggested, but specifically I’ve seen volunteers form a nice community around fridge stocking and upkeep too.

• If you’re up for joining a more specialized gym like a lifting/climbing/CrossFit situation, they tend to be more social

• In all seriousness, try MeetUp and/or BumbleBFF. I know people who have had success with both around here.

Yeah this is a pretty key question. OP, do you want people to hang out with? Or a group to be active with (running, climbing, whatever)? Or a volunteer group, or a board game group, or any/all of the above?

At Daily Table? The cheapest ones?? That doesn’t seem right given the rest of their prices. I know eggs have gotten more expensive broadly, but I’ve definitely paid less than that recently at Trader Joe’s. That’s frustrating.

Try Daily Table down the street for any basics. HMart prices are highway robbery, and I would not recommend shopping there for anything that is sold at other grocery stores. Even Whole Foods sells these exact eggs for less. (But also…maybe don’t buy Vital Farms or really any organic/certified humane eggs if you’re not in a place to drop a lot of money on a staple food.)

I like it! Been a member there on and off over the past 3 years.

Pros: The savings with the annual rate are pretty good. Try to get one of their no-fee or "x months free" sign-up deals. If you're ready to commit to a year, it can come down to ~$65/mo, which is really good around here for a clean gym, with pretty well-maintained equipment, that also has nice locker rooms with showers and towel service, plus group fitness classes included.
Proximity to the red line is great for not having to drive.
Shocking amount of equipment packed into a small space. They recently added 2 new power racks, which is relieving some of the rush hour pressure.
The second location is clutch when the first gets too busy, and not so far that you can't just walk over on a whim.
Overall excellent group fitness instructors.
Crowd is overall very courteous in the weight room, if occasionally lacking spatial awareness when walking around.

Cons: Can be stupid busy in the after-work hours. This got better when they extended their hours again post-pandemic closures, but you're still better off going off-hours if you can, especially if you want power rack or bench access.
Second location closes early.
Expensive for month-by-month memberships.
Shitty guest policy. 1 free guest per month, and after that they have to pay the usual day pass price of $20.
No dedicated parking. I think they validate at one of the garages? But honestly, take the T or walk.