RICH TO RICHES - New York City - SoHo

Rice to Riches is in a chic, futuristic space in SoHo popping with bright colors. Rice to Riches has only one item on their menu - rice pudding. You will find not one but 17 year-round flavors plus another 5 seasonal flavors depending on the time of the year. There are also 10 topping for your bowl of rich and creamy bliss. Your bowl of bliss is so worth the wait; on my previous visits, the line to order has extended out their door & down the sidewalk.

Today, my chosen bowl of bliss was "Sex, Drugs, & Rocky Road" - a deep, dark chocolate pudding with tidbits of nuts... 8 ounces of decadence! Some of their creative flavors include: Understanding Vanilla, Chocolate Chip Flirt, Take Me To Tiramisu, Don Cappuccino and Rest in Peach.

"Think again if your image of Rice Pudding is a simple milk and rice dessert." - Associated Press

There are 5 serving sizes ranging from 6 ounces to 80 ounces. Shipping is available to conveniently satisfy your new found 'addiction'.

"Heaven's version of comfort food." - Daily Candy

http://www.ricetoriches.com

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Entrée
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Staff
+ Stop bothering me!
++ Anyone here?
+++ Stopped when in the area.
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Overall
✦ “One visit too many!”
✦✦ “Convince me!”
✦✦✦ “I’ll be back!”
✦✦✦✦ “Same table next week!”

VLADA - New York City - Upper West Side

Vlada's home is a fantastic garden level lounge on the upper west side of Manhattan. Vlada has light wood-paneled walls with a gentle curve continuing to create a beautiful wooden ceiling. The amazing audio system delivers great sounds enabling easy conversation with your friends.

The bar has a frosty platform running its entire length to keep your favorite libation perfectly chilled! This very comfortable and welcoming space has leather chairs and tiny tables creating intimate areas of conversation.

Stopping in for one will easily turn into 2 or 3. Excellent cocktails + delicious eye candy + friendly staff = perfect evening out in of the the most exciting cities!

http://www.vladabar.com/

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$$$$ 40+

Staff
+ Stop bothering me!
++ Anyone here?
+++ Stopped when in the area.
++++ As needed and friendly.
+++++ Invisibly perfect!

Overall
✦ “One visit too many!”
✦✦ “Convince me!”
✦✦✦ “I’ll be back!”
✦✦✦✦ “Same table next week!”