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“very good food and polite and professional 👌“

“If you’re going to Pino’s Bar and you’re lucky enough to have Wayne behind the bar, you’re in for a five-star experience. As the senior bartender, Wayne sets the tone not just for drink quality, but for the entire customer experience. His level of professionalism and consistency is something every service industry venue should strive for.

First off, the drinks were absolutely on point—balanced, well-presented, and served quickly even during the busy rush. Wayne clearly understands flavor profiles and customer preferences. He asked just the right questions and made tailored recommendations that hit every mark. His execution shows someone who takes pride in his craft, not just someone pouring drinks.

But what really stood out was the customer service. Wayne doesn’t just serve you; he engages you. His ability to read the room and interact appropriately with each customer is rare. Whether you’re a first-timer or a regular, he makes you feel welcome, remembered, and respected. That’s a major KPI in hospitality: guest connection and retention, and Wayne nails it.

He also keeps the bar area spotless and organized, all while multitasking with ease—another performance KPI that too often gets overlooked. From managing tabs and keeping drinks flowing to training new staff with patience and clarity, Wayne brings leadership and efficiency without sacrificing hospitality. His time-to-service rate was excellent, even during peak hours, and you could see younger bartenders following his lead. That’s real operational influence.

In short, Wayne doesn’t just represent Pino’s—he elevates it. If you’re evaluating what makes a bar memorable and high-functioning, Wayne is a walking case study. Pino’s is lucky to have him, and so are the customers.“

“A huge thank you to DeeDee’s Pizza for sponsoring food for our Diwali events this year! 🍕✨ Your generosity and community spirit is truly appreciated, and we’re so grateful for your support.

I personally order from DeeDee’s all the time — their pizzas are always fresh, and absolutely delicious — and it meant so much to have them be a part of our community celebrations this year. 💛

A special shoutout to Jack, who was wonderful to work with — kind, responsive, and so eager to help. Every time we reach out, DeeDee’s is ready to give back to community through the amazing food they have and that says so much about who they are as a business.

Thank you, DeeDee’s Pizza, for your amazing food, kindness, and generosity — you helped make our Diwali celebrations even more special! 🙏🌟“

“There are so many beautiful varied items ideal for gifts for any age and all items that you purchase sustain the persons who make these very unique products. Please support Global Grace Marketplace and Cafe for amazing gift items and out-of-this- world delicious and nutricious food!!! Marcia Marcal Persiano“

“Penstock is great. Their tea is awesome and it always hits the spot. Also, the staff is very helpful and down to Earth.“

“Great my favorite place to get the Boba tea“

“First time back since 1973! Even better than I remember it. California cheese burger, fries and a soda. Served up in about 3 or 4 minutes, hot and fresh. I will not wait another 50 years to go back! LOL“

“This restaurant has by far the best thai food I've ever had (and their portions are huge). My favorite item on the menu is the Guay Teow Rad Prig; it comes with tons of sauce and is extremely flavorful. Their fried ice cream is also a family favorite. I've also tried the mango sticky rice, which is very good. I highly suggest coming here!“

“Great place, with a great variety! My dad is allergic to dairy, and they had a few options for him. I loved that the staff was so accommodating and still tasted amazing.
cash only so make sure to bring cash! Had places to sit and Parking“

“Every time I’ve visited 418 Burgers it’s been a happy experience. The food is fresh & delicious & the staff is very courteous. 100% would recommend.“

“Nice local spot for pizza. We've done takeout ordered through the Slice app and it's been crowd-pleasing and reliable. The Sicilian grandma pie is quite good. Not a lot of parking on woodbridge when picking up but we can usually find a spot on 10th ave to run in.“