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harmoniousbaker t1_jd3v87v wrote

I'm a licensed cottage food operator (home baker) and specialize in macarons, which are inherently gluten free (although my kitchen is not gluten free - I still make wheat-based products). I have small quantities available for pick up by appointment near JSQ/Five Corners and can also do custom orders.

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ahhhzima t1_jd3fzja wrote

I like Balkan Barber on Barrow by the pedestrian plaza. The apprentice barber there, Eric, is a $30 cut and he does great work. Not sure how much cheaper it gets around here without getting into Great Clips or Supercuts territory, which in my experience are pretty universally poor.

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tonyblow2345 t1_jd3eqi7 wrote

They’re trying to point out that now people can tip after delivery, which is good. But they’re also making a point that not putting any tip up front will cause drivers to not pick up their order to begin with. So tip up front, and tip extra if you’re pleased with your service.

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Natural_Treacle_7841 t1_jd3dwce wrote

I go to Solutions Barbershop on 2nd Street. M-W they offer a 25% discount for all men’s haircuts so instead of $40 it comes out to $30 (I normally tip 20% or so). I go there roughly once a month and I’ve been extremely pleased with the outcome each time. Takes around 30-40 minutes for my 1 fade on the side and scissor on top so it will probably be quicker for you. You can book appointments through the Booksy app.

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Blecher_onthe_Hudson t1_jd3dfba wrote

Consider getting a clipper and DIY. I also have a very basic cut and have been doing it myself for over 20 years. Think of how much money I've saved! Plus the hassle of not having to plan it and go out and do it. I just grab the clippers and warn my wife I'm going to ask her to do the line at back of my neck in 10 minutes.

5/8 on top and chin. Tapers around ears. 1/4 for sides and back. 3/8 for rest of beard.

Seriously, it's not rocket science. Give it a go, for <$30, how bad can it be that you can't get it fixed in a week?

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Jahooodie t1_jd3c1p1 wrote

I don't see the parents complaining about White Eagle Hall?

Here's the thing, I've been to Mass & Cali, no one is loitering outside the shops like people seem to fear. It's already legal & available (& illegally available to boot). Why do you expect a huge change on that stretch of sidewalk?

Also- don't you like tax revenue? Shouldn't we capture that tax revenue? Maybe for the schools or the children. See how that is a win?

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ahhhzima t1_jd37fxq wrote

If the OP is promoting the ability to tip after delivery, then how can the presence of the tip impact whether they will pick up the food in the first place? I think that might be the reason for the downvotes (as well as it’s a brand new account spamming).

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bodhipooh t1_jd32gi6 wrote

I was mostly thrown off by the line "I'm not really sure how they can possibly compare" considering they are actually quite close together in age, and not all that different overall. But, agreed that the Vantage is definitely a different aesthetic/vibe. Both are good buildings, in my opinion. But the location of Vantage was a dealbreaker for us. We ended up choosing 65 Bay and happy here at the moment. My only quibble/complaint are minor things that others wouldn't care about: the cabinets could/should be nicer, the floors are 100% crap (wood laminate?) and the main bathroom has a single sink. We used to have dual sinks and I miss that. Great kitchen and unbeatable view, plus the location is convenient to both PATH lines.

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bodhipooh t1_jd2zm4e wrote

If proximity to PATH is important, definitely avoid Vantage. BLVD is old/dated. We lived in a DVORA building (ArtHouse) for 8 years and were happy there, but we are an outlier given all the other negative feedback. We are currently at 65 Bay, in a corner unit facing Manhattan, and we enjoy an insane view that never gets old. The kind of view for which people would pay millions. We visited a ton of places and decided on 65 Bay for a number of reasons: it is SUPER quiet over here, the amenities were great, and the apartment size/layout was better than anything else in the same price range. The management has been a pleasure throughout the entire process of leasing and moving in, and we haven't had any issues or complaints in the almost four months we have been here.

Lots of people recommending Hendrix, Haus25, or 351 Marin Blvd are not taking into consideration how loud it is in those areas. We lived at ArtHouse for 8 years and it was incredibly loud and it gets annoying at night. Now, our place is basically dead silent AT ALL TIMES.

Before choosing 65 Bay, we toured a bunch of places. VYV had some neat features, but it's the Shoprite parking lot and there is a ton of construction starting again soon. Lively had some great amenities we loved, but we didn't like the unit layouts or sizes. We toured Hamilton House and 372 Ninth (joined DVORA buildings by Hamilton Park) and loved the amenities and the 3bd/3ba unit we toured was just perfect, but we didn't like the location, and how far it felt from everything. Heck, anything North of Hamilton Park would be a hard no from us based on location alone. The Hendrix (and Haus25) felt too expensive considering the drawbacks. Modera Lofts is a joke (floating walls and fake bedrooms without windows and you can hear everything) and Urby was also ridiculous because of the small size of units and the prevailing demographic. We are in our mid 40s and didn't want to consider a building catering to a much younger crowd. One thing we have really appreciated about 65 Bay is that it is (seemingly) mostly well established people in their upper 30s (and, older) with a sprinkling of younger people.

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tonyblow2345 t1_jd2w8pp wrote

Goofy that people are downvoting this. I used to deliver and passed on the orders that were obviously no tips. These downvoters should see how it works out to wait at a restaurant for 10 minutes and then drive 4 miles to their house, 4 miles back to the hub, and get paid $3 for their efforts.

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bodhipooh t1_jd2u5v5 wrote

>Vantage is the newest one so the amenities have all the bells and whistles and there is an awesome pool deck. Can also get sweeping views of the city.
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>The other buildings you mentioned (BLVD and 65 Bay) are older so I'm not really sure how they can possibly compare

Odd take considering that the original Vantage opened in 2017, while 65 Bay opened in 2016, almost exactly one year apart.

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