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It is the beginning of a New Year and most of you have made a commitment to eat better and lose weight. But oh man what you wouldn't do to have a bite of your favorite dessert. Well here is your solution. These delicious heavenly creations. My ultimate favorite dessert is cheesecake. But we all know that they have at least one milllllion calories. Consider this recipe your new best friend. When I took my first bite of these I wanted to die. And then I started feeling guilty thinking that I ruined my diet and I was doomed forever. No my friends. I wasn't. These are only 100 calories. 100 calories!! These are the absolute best no bake, guilt free, delicious dessert ever invented! Run, don't walk to the store and eat one of these for dessert tonight. You can thank me later.
Rating: 5 stars Difficulty of Recipe: 2 stars
Review: When I made the pumpkin swirled version of these back in the fall they came in at 106 calories. I found at the store reduced fat graham crackers which made them that much better for you. These are excellent and I will be making them again and again!
Graham Cracker Crust:
7 graham cracker sheets (I used reduced fat)
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp sugar
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Mixture:
8 oz. fat free Cool Whip
1 (8 oz) package fat-free cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar (or 6 Splenda packets)
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1. In a food processor or blender, grind up the graham cracker sheets into fine crumbs. If you don't have a food processor, simply place them into a bag and crush them with a rolling pin or cup.
2. Place the crumbs into a bowl and add ground cinnamon and sugar. Melt the butter and add it to the graham cracker crumbs and mix well.
3. Line a cupcake pan with liners and put one tablespoon of the crumbs into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Press down the crumbs with your hand or spoon. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl or kitchenaid, whip the cream cheese, vanilla, sugar (or splenda) until fluffy. Add the cool whip and whip until smooth.
4. Using a cookie dough scooper (or spoon), fill each cupcake liner with 1 1/2 scoop fulls of the cheesecake mixture. Each liner should be filled almost to the top.
5. Place the cupcakes in the fridge for a few hours to set up and become firm. Top with a slice of your favorite fruit and devour!!
Recipe adapted from here
Here are the calories from the recipe that I adapted from. This includes the pumpkin swirl and isn't using reduced fat graham crackers so the calories for this recipe above are reduced.
Servings: 12 Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake Calories: 106 Fat: 3.8 g Carbs: 12.1 g Fiber: 0.3 g Protein: 2.8 g Old Points: 2.4 pts Points+: 3 pts

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Del Taco Needs To Get It Together
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TORRANCE/GARDENA/OC, CALIFORNIA -- It is sad. There was a restaurant called Naugles and they were great. Dick Naugle owned the chain (in name) and had a motto of âserve it fresh, serve it fast and keep the place clean". When you ordered a double taco and asked for no lettuce/tomato you received what you asked for⦠huge meat and cheese filled crunchy taco that was perfect. Even if you had to drive back to work with it the taco shell stayed crunchy for a while. In the burrito department... the word "Macho Meat Burrito" meant you were beyond hungry. If you ordered and ate a Naugles Macho Meat Burrito with extra cheese at 11:30 am⦠you were not hungry the rest of the day. This was 1980-something. Time has passed and Dick Naugle and his namesake restaurant Naugles are no longer with us.
Del Taco bought the chain Naugles and in corporate splendor, Del Taco dissolved Naugles into themselves. The only âNaugle-iskâ thing remaining at Del Taco is the word âMachoâ on one of their burritos. Trust me⦠this is not even close to a Naugles âMacho Burritoâ, but they bought it, so they can do whatever they want with it. It is my opinion, Del Taco is the worst Fast Food Mexican Restaurant in the U.S. Based on some of the QSR reviews, I have seen recently, I may not be too wrong in my opinion. I have complaints that include bad service, rude people behind the counter, a rude manager in two cases, ineptitude, and screwed up drive through orders. I live in the So. Cal area and it is astounding to me that this chain is still in operation with the service provided. I believe in the three strikes rule. I gave Del Taco three chances and they messed up everyone. All of the following I experienced directly:
The management is un-sympathetic to their stores screw-ups.
Drove to a Del Taco to order lunch and race back on my lunch break. I return to my desk to find that my order is wrong. Further I paid for extra cheese and received what I consider âhair strandsâ of cheese. I called the store and was told âbring it backâ. Well I canât⦠Iâm at work and now my lunch is over⦠âwell come back tomorrowâ. When I returned the following day (and note... not that I wanted Mexican food two days in a row) I actually had one of their managers âsnatchâ and I mean literally snap my hand holding the receipt from my hand, (Torrance/Gardena CA area) and in Spanish tell his employee to âmake sure you donât screw up this guys order because he will be on the Internet making a complaintâ.
Well too late pal⦠your people already had screwed up my order the previous day⦠and I made a complaint!!
It has been my unfortunate experience that in all three cases Del Taco management people DO NOT care. I am sure that somewhere is a Del Taco management person out there reading this right now and denying this sentiment. Well whoever you are... it is my opinion that you do not know what is happening in the real world at your stores.
I guess my point and opinion in regards to Del Taco is not favorable. Thus I shall never return.
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Anonymous on 03/17/2010:
If every company that was wished out of business actually did go out of business, then the complaints would be that no one had anywhere to shop because no one had a job.
Anonymous on 03/17/2010:
Lucky for you huh LadyS?
Anonymous on 03/17/2010:
Del Taco and Naugles were one and the same when first in business. The owners of the company had a disagreement and parted ways. That is how the two separate companies formed. The two, much later in time rejoined forces to become one company once again.
Now, they got your order wrong which is not acceptable but I doubt that it is reasonable to hope that a business that employees thousands of employees would go out of business because your order was not prepared correctly. I would be mad too, but never would I want a company to go out of business.
PepperElf on 03/17/2010:
I miss Del Taco. they don't have it up here in the north.
I remember liking it in cally
i_am_canadian on 03/17/2010:
If that's your attitude, may your company go out of business and you be out of a job also.
(I know this will probably get me my first strike but with remarks like this person made, I think it's worth it.)
revan on 03/18/2010:
The last time I had Naugles was about 1987 and I almost died from food
poisoning. Never had Del Taco, Taco Bell is pretty good.
Starlord on 03/18/2010:
We used to go to Del Taco in Casa Grande, AZ fairly often. It may not have been Rolberto's, but it beat them on price, and was a heck of a lot better than Taco Hell.
veronica Gonzales on 06/02/2013:
on the 30th of may I went to deltaco to buy some chicken soft and the meat was rotten and I went to go complain to the chef leader if I could change it and she started telling me horrible stuff and she just gave me someone else's food instead of what I wanted. Her name was cherri Thank You for reading .....
Cassandra gomez on 06/02/2013:
Del taco is horrible I'm a customer I go every day and I see that the chef leaders treat there cooks like crap !
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Rude Employees & Lazy
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BRAWLEY, CALIFORNIA -- There is nothing worse than someone serving you that has a "What do you want attitude." I have found in my many many years in the business world that the employees reflect what they receive from the managers. The just enough to get my DOES NOT CUT IT in business. They do not clean the edges of the tables or remove gum under the edges. Nothing will take away your appetite more than grabbing the edge of the table and putting your hand in gum!!!!!!!! Del Taco! Wake up!!! The ones that do clean are brought out of the back, believe me the servers are not to busy to clean, just lazy!
I will give it ONE MORE CHANCE!
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PHOENIX, ARIZONA -- I decided to stop by Del Taco today for lunch. Got my usual steak and chicken Taco Del carbon combo. I also noticed they had 39 cent tacos on the menu, eh why not? I got two of those. I thought for 39 cents I would prob get a sliver of beef and a sliver of lettuce and cheese.
But, to my Surprise the 39 cent tacos were loaded with beef, lettuce and cheese. They were pretty filling as well. Another reason why Del taco rocks! and blows the competition away. The food is 100 times better than any of the stuff Taco bell serves.
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DebtorBasher on 02/27/2012:
McDonalds is going to have 29 cent Big Macs with the purchase of a regular priced Big Mac on Leap Day, the 29th!!!
Anonymous on 02/27/2012:
Oh I'm there lol
Anonymous on 02/27/2012:
Wally, I've been telling you that Del taco has really good 39 cent tacos. About time you listened.
Churro on 02/27/2012:
Thanks Wally. I've never heard of Del Taco before but I'll be sure if I run across one to give it a try.
DebtorBasher on 02/27/2012:
Wally, you might want to check if they are doing this at the McDonalds in your area...I'm not sure if it's all McDonalds or just certain areas.
JISCal2 on 02/27/2012:
If there is such a thing as favorite fast food, Del Taco is mine!
madconsumer on 02/27/2012:
very helpful review!!
DebtorBasher on 02/27/2012:
I just looked at McDonalds' special for the 29th. You can also get a Quarter Pounder for 29 cents with the purchase of one at regular price. I like my BigMacs better.
Anonymous on 02/27/2012:
It was a dark day in my life, when Del Taco closed their doors for good in our city. Their Macho burrito was my favorite. Now a Serious Texas BBQ stands in its wake. Not bad either, but definitely not a Del Taco:(
jktshff1 on 02/27/2012:
Justice, first Basher, now you...There is no serious Texas bbq unless it's pork....BBQ is a dead pig meat cooked properly.
Anonymous on 02/27/2012:
Pulled pork sandwich is my favorite.
jktshff1 on 02/27/2012:
Good for you.
Anonymous on 02/27/2012:
That was rather rude.
jktshff1 on 02/27/2012:
What? That was a compliment.
Anonymous on 02/27/2012:
I wouldn't know good BBQ if it smacked me upside the head. Since I consider Walmart pulled pork sandwiches good lol
Anonymous on 02/27/2012:
Best bbq I've had was at Round Rock BBQ in Round Rock, TX. It's a small hole-in-the wall place, but man is it good!
DebtorBasher on 02/27/2012:
JKT, we've been through this many times...and all those times, I have proven that I was right when we talk BBQ! It's OK if you don't want to admit it...the fact that I'm right is good enough for me! ;)
Anonymous on 02/27/2012:
I consider BBQ anything you smear BBQ sauce on lol.
*runs for the hills*
JISCal2 on 02/27/2012:
Mmmhmmm, you two are going to get an arse kickin from Jkt! lol >:-)
DebtorBasher on 02/27/2012:
And you're selling tickets, right John? LOL!!!
JISCal2 on 02/27/2012:
Selling tickets and I am taking bets! haaaaaahahahaha
DebtorBasher on 02/27/2012:
Smart people would bet on me!
Starlord on 02/28/2012:
We mused to love eating at the Del Taco in Casa Grande, AZ. Far superior to Taco Bell. Here in Washington, we have Taco Time and Taco del Mar. Just don't go to the TdM in Lacey, the service there sucks big green rocks.
Alain on 02/28/2012:
Good review, Wally! Good comments. Now I'm hungry, but there's no Del Taco in PA. Getting towards breakfast. I guess I'll have to root around in the 'fridge and see what's available.
MRM on 02/28/2012:
I don't think theres Del Taco on the East Coast.
jktshff1 on 02/28/2012:
Hastily taping fingers......
DebtorBasher on 02/28/2012:
^^^See? I won already!^^^
MRM on 02/28/2012:
Hip Hip Hooray!
jktshff1 on 02/28/2012:
No you did not. I'm leaving it at this due to me winning our past conversations regarding this issue. No sense beating a dead cow.
bhskittykatt on 03/01/2012:
Hubby introduced me to Del Taco in Salem, OR. Like Taco Bell, but way better. Love their crispy fish tacos. Wish we had one of these were I live. Alas, the closest one is a five hour drive away. I miss Del Taco...
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Poor Customer Service (Employee Argumentative)
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My wife and I patronized the Del Taco here in Boiling Springs, South Carolina recently. She ordered what she always orders (Taco Del Carbon). But when she got it, it was not in a taco shell as she had gotten before; it was in a tortilla wrap. I paid for another in a hard shell taco, but it did not contain the ingredients of a taco (lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream). My wife complained and the kid in the yellow shirt argued with her.
It was a terrible experience and a waste of money.
If you want to lose a customer to the competition, argue with his wife.
P.S: I have seen the Del Taco Carbon on the website and this one looked nothing like advertised. The one my wife got was with scant ingredients; it was not like the generous advertised Carbon.
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Mrs. V on 08/06/2011:
The Taco Del Carbon looks like it comes in a soft wrap without the lettuce, shredded cheese and sour cream.
From the menu:
Anonymous on 08/06/2011:
I have got this Taco before it does not come in a hard taco shell. It either comes in a soft corn tortilla or you can request a flower tortilla.
It also does not contain (lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream).
Old Timer on 08/06/2011:
I bet they speak English at the Del Taco's in S. Carolina. That's a big plus most of the time. Still like their stuff better than Taco Hell.
Anonymous on 08/06/2011:
Isn't the Taco del Carbon a street taco? Those come on a soft corn tortilla with carne asada, onions, cilantro, and pico de gallo
Anonymous on 08/06/2011:
Yeah yaya, those are the ingredients in the Taco del Carbon, its really good.
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Sewer sanitation and poor management
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CITRUS HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA -- Today is Wednesday, Sept.01,2010. My 8 yr old daughter and I frequent Del Taco for their tasty crunchy tacos once a week for fun. Today we did just that. We ordered our usual: cruncy tacos, cheese nachos and large soda. My daughter had to use the restroom but walked into sewer on way in. When I asked the front counter she had stepped in sewer and it was all over her feet, could I please have a large cup to use for water to wash off her feet I was denied the large cup. Also the woman denying didn't understand English is what the manager told me. As I began lecturing the manager about protocol and poor management considering the front counter tried cleaning up the sewer, and serving food also, rather concerned me. I asked for District Mngr's # but wasn't given that but instead an 1800 number in which I'm waiting to get a response from the message I left. And my point that didn't get across to manager on duty: OFFER US SOME SANITIZER IN THE LEAST! but I did get a big fat, "I'm going to have to ask you to leave". Wow. I would have expected two simple things from these employess: 1. Understand English well enough to handle these unforeseen events and 2. By the love of God, offer the customer a towel, some soap or something to for sanitation. On the better side of things, as a responsible mother I am, we did end up using a cup filled with water and washing my daughters feet and flip flops and then taking the hand sanitizer out from my car, and sanitizing her feet. And because of this poor situation and the conduct in which it was handled by Del Taco employees, that is the last visit for us. We will take out money and go back to ToGo Baskin Robbin's each week. Feels good to splurge. BTW I did take a photo of the sewer that the staff left alone so they could sell food. My view: Sanitation first!! Sad Sad Sad.
Resolution Update 09/05/2010:
As indicated in my last comments.
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Anonymous on 09/01/2010:
what is sewer? Do you mean the bathroom had sewer water on the floor? What do you want them to do? YOu get mad they were trying to clean it up, but yet mad you stepped in it? You should complain to your fellow customer as someone probably fouled it up. If you were asked to leave, I'm sure there was a reason why. You seem like the type Id ask to leave too.
PepperElf on 09/01/2010:
call the health department
if they're cleaning up from an overflowing toilet and serving food without washing their hands ... then you simply call the health department and report them
TracyH on 09/01/2010:
Hi, Prince-Caesar. To answer your question "What do you want them to do about it?": If you read the review carefully, you will understand I simply feel as though the manager should have offered
a towel or some soap and absolutely never abandoned the safety hazard of the sewer she allowed to stay on the dining room floor while she walked back to the kitchen to assist the production of food. Hope you understand now. And you must work in that industry? I'm sorry if you got the wrong message. I'm hopeful that you are competent in your position and that people will treat you well.
TracyH on 09/01/2010:
Hi, PepperElf.
It's a sad time when it comes to this. It was after hours for the Health Department when this occurred although, there's always tomorrow. And besides, most times these complaints are made to departments, they are dismissed in a fashion that is otherwise known as a system. So, this was just a very poor shift of employees, with limited English speaking skills, along with incompetent management. Nothing new really. And if you are interested to know what I find out from the Health Department tomorrow, I will keep you updated.
oldisgood on 09/02/2010:
Perhaps I am just not getting it. Please explain what you mean by "sewer"? Was the bathroom toilet backed up onto the floor. Was the main dining room standing in water? What is "sewer"? I know what a sewer is, but in this concept I am not sure what you are talking about. You said she "walked into sewer on the way in" to the bathroom. So, the water was out the restroom door into the hallway???
TracyH on 09/02/2010:
Hi, oldisgood. Yes to all your questions.
TracyH on 09/02/2010:
Good morning. It's 9:30am in NoCal.(Northern California) Just got off the phone Dept of Health. If anyone is curious a report was made and the gentleman gave me a confirmation #. This is what it entailed: Locating the website 24/7 service that directed me with a phone number. After 10-12 mins and learning how to report an abandoned car, recycling and some other valuable info, a gentleman answered. I stated the situation and he said I was doing the right thing. He took a "report" and gave a conf#. The report is being sent to the Environmental management and they investigate I guess the building and such.) After two weeks have past, I may contact Environmental Management with my conf# and get details on the findings. Considering had my daughter and I been treated with dignity and respect, I would have never been provoked to report the sewer out of good faith that proper steps are taken to resolve the problem. So I believe our terrible experience was a door that needed to be open if there is a problem with that restaurant. If just a simple case of ignorant staff and incompetent management, then that's nothing new. And I'm still waiting on a call back from that 1800 # that the manager provided. I called it again this morning and only ringing no answering service. I'll continue to call that # and make a report.
TracyH on 09/02/2010:
Sept. 02,2010 Noon. 1800 Del Taco hotline telephoned me and said the District Manager would be contacting me. The General Manager for the San Juan Greenback location called instead. He was very professional and understanding. He stated that the manager on duty handle situation improperly and that the front counter also demonstrated poor judgment. He apologized several times for what happened especially considering a child was involved. Also he stated that he too has children and would be upset in the situation. I told him I wasn't trying to get anyone in trouble nor was I looking for compensation and that if we'd been offered a towel, sanitizer, some soap or something that I'd never been prompted to make a complaint. So, I'm feeling that a change will be made and hopefully the manager on duty will learn the proper way to handle these situations. Note: The restaurant building is so old, it does not has drains in the bathroom;therefore, when a overflow occurs, it flows into the dining room. Yuck!!!!And it's apparently within the "Grandfather" law for restaurant so it's allowed. Don't believe I'll be back in there! The General Manager was very helpful but he can't be in the restaurant 24/7.
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Seriously internet filters on the "free" wifi block out dam near everything worthless. Last time I eat there ever, Taco Bell lets you check your Facebook page while you eat screw you Del Censor
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FoDaddy19 on 09/24/2014:
The provide the internet, they can filter it however they see fit. They may have had an episode where someone decided to spend a few hours there downloading off of torrents or something and they got red flagged by their ISP.
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LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA -- Sirs:
We enjoy eating in your establishments but when I order two deluxe taco salads, pay for them and then ask for some jalapeños, they want more money!
Jack in The Box has them on the counter on ice with no additional charge. GUESS where we will eat in the future.
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Anonymous on 12/14/2008:
just fork over the 20 cents or so and call it a day. Taco Bell charges money for jalapenos to they are a business. I have not had tacos at jack in the crack for almost a decade.
Anonymous on 12/15/2008:
I can't even take this complaint seriously. I agree with Wally. Just give them the 20 cents. Geez!
Principissa on 12/15/2008:
Are they included with these salads? If not, they are extra items, there is a charge for extra items. I'm pretty sure it says so right on the menu.
jktshff1 on 12/15/2008:
I don't think Jack in the box serves very good Mexican food
Anonymous on 12/15/2008:
No Princi, jalapeños are not included on Del Taco salads. They are an extra item. And you are right, they do charge for extra items like extra cheese, sour cream, and so on. I love me some Del Taco. LOL! It's one of the only fast food chains out here that I will go to. I do not think jalapeños are considered a condiment like salt and pepper, which is the category I think is what the OP would like them to be.
Mario The Great on 12/15/2008:
I'm curious as to who would really want to eat something out on the counter all day?
Anonymous on 12/15/2008:
Get your tacos from Del Taco and go to Jack in the Crack for allupinya's
Anonymous on 12/15/2008:
I guess you could swing by the market and pick some up, slip them in your pocket, and eat them at Del Taco, beating them out of a few shillings.
OOPS!... They're not free at the market either!
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Why are the servers not required to wear gloves when preparing food
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i do not believ this
91604 -- I just left the Del Taco,located on Laurel Canyon Blvd,in North Hollywood,Ca.
As I was deciding on what to order, I noticed that the food servers do not wear gloves or hair nets while they are preparing the orders.
I thought that the health department made it mandatory that any establishment that serves food to the public must have protected covering to prevent the spread of disease and germs.
when I spoke to the manager abot this, she just looked at me as if she did not understand English.So I demenstrated what I was trying to say and she still look at me as if she still do not under stand
what is going on with these places
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Anonymous on 12/16/2007:
while I agree they should wear gloves when handling food I believe they wash there hands before making the food. They should wear hear nets or hats when making the food I hate finding unknown hairs in my food. But I don't think its mandatory for them to wear gloves by the health department it is mandatory for them to sanitize there hands before going near food.
*Brenda* on 12/16/2007:
Gloves can be just as dirty, if not dirtier, than gloves.
Principissa on 12/16/2007:
I don't eat at places where the employees wear gloves to make food. More bacteria that can make you sick hangs out in the pores of the gloves than it does on a washed hand. Hairnets I can see, but gloves are disgusting, unless they have an open wound on their hand.
Anonymous on 12/17/2007:
As always *Brenda*/principissa nailed it. Latex gloves are nasty. My granny never wore gloves nor my mother when cooking. Heck, who amongst adorns gloves when preparing the family meal. I think somebody has been brainwashed by the industrial latex complex.
Anonymous on 12/17/2007:
Just because you thought gloves are mandatory doesn't mean they are required by law. However those who handle cash should not also prepare food without washing hands.
sarahnkrystal on 12/17/2007:
I think that people wearing food should wear hair nets, one hair found in my food is enough to make me not finish my food, or any food from that establishment, but gloves? Gloves are nasty and dirty.
jktshff1 on 12/17/2007:
sarah, I also agree that people wearing food should wear hair nets, and a net on the rest of the body to keep the food on them and not getting all over the place!!:) LOL
Anonymous on 12/17/2007:
Wearing gloves when preparing food is OK IF the employee preparing/handling the food puts a new pair on every time they finish one order and start the next, which some restaurants require (along with frequent hand washing) - otherwise as others have stated, it's better not to wear them at all. Hairnets are a definite yes though - nothing is more disgusting then finding hair in one's food.
heaven17 on 12/17/2007:
Geez, this one will never die. Gloves are FALSE SECURITY. Next time you go into a restaurant and see the workers wearing gloves, think about this: how long have they had those gloves on? Do they change them regularly or do they wear the same pair their entire shift?
There are no guarantees when you eat food prepared by someone else. Eating out takes a certain amount of trust and, well, denial.
If it bothers you that much, make your own meals.
Slimjim on 12/17/2007:
"Eating out takes a certain amount of trust and, well, denial. "
How true is that!
Anonymous on 12/17/2007:
At the Subway near where I work, I used to observe employees wearing gloves to make a sandwich, then taking the cash and making change with gloves on, then back to the next sandwich. As the ladies say above, I'd much rather a clean, washed bare hand.
killerklown on 12/18/2007:
I'm confused...why is this mess in my inbox?
From I do not believ this on 12/17/2007 - Reply
Were you born in the cave and hillside of the Caucus Mountains in Eu-rope walking around on all four legs: Probably noy but your Ancester were. Do the knowledge. You Devil!!!!!
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whoa!I should have known it would be a devil like you who obvious have not done any research outside of your watered down history.
"Inhale Knowledge" "Exhale Wisdom" to bring fourth understanding. I bet that went over your head too devil.
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DebtorBasher on 12/18/2007:
Subway workers uses disposable plastic gloves to handle food...when they handle money they take them off...it is a health violation for the same person to handle money and food without washing. Subway workers uses hand sanitizers, gloves...and I think everyone should. Heck, I even wear plastic gloves when handling meat that I'm making for myself in my own kitchen.
Therefore, I have to agree with the poster 110%.
Ponie on 12/18/2007:
killer, looks like 'I do not believ this' likes you! :)
I'll go for good old soap and water hand washing any day before I want to see someone grease up with these hand sanitizer liquids! Don't put some gluck on your hands and then handle my food. Rinse it off! But then don't wipe your hands on your greasy apron. The only time that should be allowed is in a Coney Island joint. Helps improve the flavor.
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STANDIFORD AVE - MODESTO CALIFORNIA 95350, CALIFORNIA -- Del Taco location - Corner of Standiford Ave and Carver Road in Modesto California. We went to Del Taco after seeing your new TV Commercials (99 cents Soft Taco 50% more} around 4.00 PM. The portion of the chicken pieces looked much bigger. We ordered 6 of your advertised soft taco with few other items.
Our disappointment was when we got home and opened up to add hot sauce to the taco's, we noticed that there was only 4 small pieces of chicken. We ended up opening all of the tacos and counted the chicken pieces. Just ONE soft taco had 6 small pieces of chicken and the rest had fewer pieces in each of the taco's. The portion as advertised was definitely not there at all.
We called the phone number printed on the receipt for over an hour and phone seem to be off the hook. The restaurant was not busy at that time. I don't know if that one restaurant has that problem or is it a false advertising to get the customers to the facility.
We are a long time customer of Del Taco and live few blocks away and enjoy the 24 hour drive through very much.
I hope the employees are or can be well trained as per company policy.
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Anonymous on 08/17/2007:
The food served in any fast food place never looks like the photos.
Ponie on 08/17/2007:
PB, and if it did, the price would be in excess of more than 50%. When will people learn the food items in commercials are completely staged, taking much, much more time to assemble than in real life?
Anonymous on 08/17/2007:
Ponie is right.
From their web site:
Call us at 800.852.7204. Our ULTRA friendly Del Taco phone team is just sitting here, waiting for your call. (Between you and me, they really could use someone to talk to…)
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Starlord on 08/17/2007:
When a Food Stylist gets a job, they show up with two semis full of gear and spend at least eight hours custom-making one or two of the product to make it look as great as possible. What you get when you go to the counter or drive-through is thrown together by a group of people who couldn't get a better job, and take no pride in how the stuff arrives at the customer. I have considered starting a business going to FF joints, teaching the people marksmanship, so they can hit the bun with the meat patty.
One-Eyed Willie on 08/17/2007:
That's why you load it up with hot sauce
firengine103 on 08/17/2007:
Children everywhere are starving, world peace is in a delicate balance, the rain forest is being destroyed and your missing a piece of chicken. What's the world coming to.
Anonymous on 08/17/2007:
firengien103, I say stuff like that all the time and all I get is "you don't understand" I am with you on this!
Anonymous on 08/17/2007:
Lid's it's not the stupid a$$ missing piece of chicken. It's that another big business is scamming the consumer. I couldn't care less about Del Taco or it's taco's, what I do get bent about is they run the ad then screw over the people that respond to it. That pisses me off to no end.
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Anonymous on 08/17/2007:
I know when I purchase a NINETY NINE CENT TACO, I expect half of a chicken in mine!
rnick821 on 08/17/2007:
The picture on the website has more than 4 piece of chicken...it does also say, however, "Price and participation may vary"....
This is a mystery, for sure!!!!
My recommendation would be to not eat there anymore...
Anonymous on 08/17/2007:
Super, are you trying to tell me I don't understand? LOL
firengine103 on 08/17/2007:
I hate it when I see a 12 foot taco on a billboard only to find out when I get there it's only 8 inches. another case of false advertising to fool the consumer!
PGLS on 08/28/2007:
the employees ARE trained properly - Everything is weighed The commercials take hours to shoot to insure all the food looks appealing - Guess they did their job
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"The Wright Thing" launched last year with Wright honoring volunteers who made an extraordinary impact on the lives of individuals and organizations impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The season-long initiative raised awareness that more work needed to be done to help our hometown continue the recovery and rebuilding process.
Honorees are invited to Citi Field to meet David before the game, install third base with the grounds crew, sit along the third base line, and enjoy an in-game video on Citi Vision that features their meeting.
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Since its founding in 1991, the Everybody Wins! Foundation has been a leading non-profit literacy and mentoring organization, pairing caring adult volunteers with children in elementary schools for weekly reading aloud and conversation. For the past 13 years, Mets employees have been matched with a fourth or fifth grade student at PS 92 in Corona, Queens, to share lunch and a good book every week from November through May. The Mets have added their own special touches to the program by arranging a Reading Rally at the school for all of the students; a Shadow Day at Citi Field to allow reading partners to see their mentors at work; and an annual fourth grade outing to the ballpark.
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Mets Chairman and CEO Fred Wilpon, General Manager Sandy Alderson, Manager Terry Collins, his coaching staff and the team along with Mr. Met visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland.The group visited soldiers at the hospital and those learning to use their prosthetics at the rehabilitation center. Everyone then enjoyed a BBQ lunch.U.S. Congressmen from New York Eliot Engel (R-2nd) and Peter King (D-16th) also joined the visit.
Mets Chairman & CEO Fred Wilpon and private citizens created Welcome Back Veterans, a national public awareness and fundraising initiative that addresses the mental health needs of America's returning war veterans and their families. Major League Baseball, Major League Baseball Advanced Media and the McCormick Foundation working with University Hospitals throughout the country, support the program, which provides returning veterans the quality medical treatment they deserve. The Mets salute a "Veteran of the Game" at each home game at Citi Field throughout the season.
Wives of 11 Mets players and coaches visited the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children's Medical Center and decorated cupcakes with patients in playrooms throughout the hospital. Mr. Met was also on hand to spread cheer and give out high-fours to children, their families and the doctors and nurses who care for them. Children also received goodie bags filled with Mets gear. In the end, the wives helped put smiles on the face of 125 patients at the hospital.
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The Mets and the Ronald McDonald House have teamed up for the past nine years to host an "Evening with the Mets" fundraiser at Citi Field, raising more than $250,000. The Ronald McDonald House is a home-away-from-home for families of seriously ill children undergoing medical treatment has been raised. This year's event is scheduled for September 8th.
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This year Mets Pitcher Josh Edgin and Infielder Eric Campbell led the clinic for over 40 kids. They spent the day teaching the boys and girls how to field, hit, and run the bases. The players talked to the kids about their paths to the big leagues and posed for photos.
The Mets hosted their annual Kids Day at Citi field which provides a special day for children and families served by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of New York City. The day began with the kids teaming up with the Citi Field grounds crew to get hands on experience and learn all about the field maintenance and preparation for a game. The children then got to enjoy a home run dash around the bases before heading to the Bullpen Plaza for a lunch break. Kids Day ended with a baseball clinic in the outfield which included a hitting, throwing and fielding station.
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The Roberto Clemente Award, presented by Chevy, recognizes the player in Major League Baseball who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual's contribution to his team. In September, a nominee from each of the 30 MLB teams is announced on Roberto Clemente Day, which was established by MLB in 2002 to pay homage to the Hall of Famer's legacy. The Mets nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award this year is David Wright.
Scotts MLB Pitch, Hit and Run -- the official skills competition of Major League Baseball -- is a free grass roots program which encourages youth participation and emphasizes the fun of baseball. The competitor's ability to hit, run, field and throw is tested at regional trials and compared with others in his or her age group across the United States to qualify for the National Finals held during Major League Baseball's All-Star Game. The Mets host an on-field regional competition at Citi Field and recognize the local winners in a pre-game ceremony.
Major League Baseball teams up with the Prostate Cancer Foundation to increase awareness and early detection of prostate cancer on Father's Day. On-field personnel wear blue wristbands, eye glare and ribbon uniform decals, while blue ribbon logos appear on bases, commemorative home plates and lineup cards. A "Home Run Challenge" fundraising component is implemented during select MLB games to benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
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The Mets, the Baseball Tomorrow Fund and the SNY PlayBall Program teamed up to hold a field maintenance clinic at Citi Field to instruct 60 coaches, groundkeepers and athletic directors from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Bill Deacon the Mets Director of Field Operations & Landscaping, led the clinic, which help attendees better maintain youth fields throughout the region. As part of the program the Baseball Tomorrow Fund awarded two $5,000 field maintenance grants to purchase field maintenance equipment, supplies or services.
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The Mets team up with the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society each year to host 100 youth at Citi Field to teach them valuable lessons regarding the importance of exercise and the dangers of steroids. The children learn exercises from the Mets training staff and participate in a question and answer session with a Mets player about the importance of living healthy.
The Mets partner with Major League Baseball umpires to offer memorable baseball game experiences for children awaiting adoption and at-risk youth in mentoring programs. Children receive a VIP experience including great seats to see the Mets at Citi Field, a goody bag of 'all things baseball', and the unique opportunity to step onto the field for a souvenir baseball and photo.
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That won't be easy. Italy's main political parties -- essentially three distinct ideological blocs in Parliament and their often shifting allies -- are heavily polarized, and antagonism only grew sharper during the gridlock.
Napolitano, a former Communist, will have to quickly start sounding out parties about a potential premier. The next government faces pressure to bring urgently needed economic and electoral reforms to the recession-mired nation.
Italy has had a caretaker government for months, led by economist Mario Monti, a Napolitano appointee whose harsh austerity measures of higher taxes, pension reform and slashed spending helped keep Italy from succumbing to the debt crisis.
Napolitano, citing his advanced age, had repeatedly refused to be a candidate for another term that would see him turn nearly 95 when it runs out. But he yielded to the appeals out of a sense of responsibility toward the nation, he said.
"We must all look, as I tried to do in these hours, at the difficult situation of the country, at the problems of Italy and Italians, and the international image and role of our nation," Napolitano said in brief remarks from the presidential palace after his re-election. He said he would elaborate on how he planned to carry out his mandate in a speech Monday.
Monti, whose own election bid to stay on as premier was soundly rejected by angry voters, telephoned Napolitano to thank him for having agreed "with great spirit of sacrifice" to continue.
Pope Francis in a telegram hailed Napolitano's wisdom and prayed that the president receive "constant divine assistance" on the job. Saying he blessed both Napolitano and the Italian nation, he encouraged the country to "build a future of harmony, solidarity and hope."
The White House welcomed the decision in a statement, saying Napolitano's continued leadership "will ensure that we move forward together in facing the challenges of our times."
While Napolitano's election received a standing ovation from lawmakers and plaudits from abroad, several thousand people protested noisily outside Parliament, disappointed that Italy's old political guard hadn't changed.
Lawmakers from Parliament's third-largest bloc, the anti-establishment 5 Star Movement led by comic-turned-political agitator Beppe Grillo, galvanized supporters for the protest. Grillo had backed a left-leaning constitutional law expert for president.
Grillo and his fast-growing movement are bitterly opposed to the incumbent, who in late 2011 appointed Monti and a Cabinet of technocrats to replace an elected premier as the eurozone debt crisis threatened to engulf Italy.
Hours earlier, Parliament held a fifth -- and yet again unsuccessful -- ballot to choose a head of state. Even as senators, deputies and regional electors put their folded paper ballots into urns in the Chamber of Deputies, leaders ranging from Monti to ex-Premier Silvio Berlusconi, were paying calls on Napolitano at the presidential palace to beg him to consider serving again.
Napolitano's office said the leaders had made a "fervent appeal to reconsider his oft-given reasons to be unwilling to have a second term."
Italy's presidents traditionally serve only one term, but there is no prohibition against a second mandate.
Napolitano could serve part of the term, long enough to encourage agreement over the leader and makeup of the next government and shepherd the electoral reforms.
Among those beaming and applauding Napolitano's re-election was Berlusconi. The billionaire businessman fell short in a comeback attempt in February elections for a fourth term as premier.
The conservative leader is eager to have a government that might rein in Italian prosecutors whom he contends sides with the left and is responsible for his judicial woes, including a trial in Milan for allegedly paying an underage teenage woman for sex. Berlusconi has proclaimed his innocence.


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Melchior Lorch
Danish, 16th century
A Nun Standing By a Ruined Tower, 1569
ink on paper
21.6 x 14.8 cm Image: 20.8 x 13.8 cm
Collection of the Winnipeg Art Gallery
This delightful ink drawing, dated 1569, belongs to a series of costume studies and architectural vignettes produced by the Danish painter, engraver, and architect Melchior Lorch. Intended as a design for one of many woodcut prints to be published as a compendium showcasing European costumes from ancient and modern times, this drawing features an elderly nun wearing a long habit, cape, and veil. She is presented with bowed head and outstretched arms in a gesture of humility and grace. Lorch's skills in draftsmanship and engraving were admired across Europe, and his prints and drawings were collected widely by the likes of Rembrandt, Albrecht Dürer, and Pieter Coecke van Aelst. King Frederick II of Denmark (1534–1588) appointed Lorch to the post of court painter in 1580; however, the appointment lasted only two years. An autobiographical letter that Lorch sent to Frederick II in 1563 serves as our primary biographical source for the artist.
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- Study of relaxation processes in simple glass formers by means of 2H NMR spectroscopy (2006)
- In the present work molecular glass formers were investigated by means of multidimensional 2H NMR (solid echo and 2D spectra, stimulated echo decays, spin-lattice and spin-spin relaxation). We focused our attention on glass forming liquids that were composed of simple, rigid molecules in order to study the properties of the secondary relaxation processes (beta-processes) in the glassy state (0.5Tg<T<Tg). For several systems we also acquired NMR data at temperatures corresponding to the supercooled liquid state (T>Tg) providing information on the main relaxation process (alpha-process). In addition, extensive random walk simulations were performed to gain a deeper understanding of the experimental findings. As the molecular motion involved in the beta-process displays a highly restricted angular displacement, its effects on the line shape of the solid echo are subtle. The spectral changes due to molecular motion are quantified by the relative spectral intensity at zero 2H NMR frequency R(tp,T) (tp is the interpulse delay). Random walk simulations employing several simple models for the beta-process were performed in order to estimate the evolution of R(tp,T). They proved that 2H NMR can provide a time constant <ln(taubeta)> at a certain temperature. In addition, it was demonstrated that the R(tp,T) traces contain information about the angular amplitude and the distribution of correlation times G[ln(taubeta)]. The available data of ethanol-d1 and ethanol-d2 were successfully analyzed in the view of the simulation results, and the time constant of ethanol-d1 agrees well with dielectric spectroscopy (DS) data. We studied in detail m-fluoroaniline (m-FAN) by 2H NMR as it is a glass former that displays a relatively peculiar beta-process that is faster and shows a much smaller relative relaxation strength than most of the previously studied materials (e.g. toluene, polybutadiene). The geometry of molecular motion involved in the beta-process in m-FAN was found to be similar with the one in toluene with the difference that in the case of m-FAN a smaller angular amplitude suffices to explain the experimental findings. However, a large discrepancy between the NMR and DS time scale of the beta-process was found. The results support the claim of several authors that m-FAN forms hydrogen-bond-induced-clusters. In the quest of further understanding the secondary relaxation processes, toluene and o-terphenyl (OTP) confined in a nanoporous SBA-15 matrix were investigated. The temperature dependence of spin-lattice relaxation time allows us to differentiate type A (without a secondary dielectric beta-peak) from type B glass formers (with a beta-peak). We find that the alpha-process in both OTP (type A) and toluene (type B) in confinement is governed by a broad heterogeneous distribution of correlation times, not seen in the bulk. Additionally there is evidence that the beta-process in toluene changes under confinement conditions, where it exhibits a distribution of spin-lattice relaxation times that is substantially broadened towards faster times. In contrast, the corresponding low temperature relaxation time for OTP is not altered in confinement (T<Tg). Polybutadiene (PBD) is a widely investigated polymer without side groups. At low temperatures (T<Tg) we identified a further secondary process in addition to the beta-process that was designated as the gamma-process. In addition, a mixture of roughly 10% deuterated benzene in PBD was also measured by 2H NMR. The results proved that the benzene molecules display features very similar to those of neat PBD, thus being sensitive to both beta and gamma-process of its host. In the end we established several constraints for any model to explain the gamma-process ruling out a large angle reorientation of the C- 2H bonds at low temperatures (T<Tg). The supercooled plastically crystalline phase of cyanoadamantane was investigated in order to study the alpha-process (T>Tg). Although the orientationally disordered crystalline phase always coexisted with the orientationally ordered crystalline phase, we were able to single out the signal from the former by selective excitation and it was possible to carry out line shape measurements and 2D experiments. The latter directly reveal 6-fold reorientation of the molecular C3 axis via 90° angles, thus reflecting the symmetry of the lattice. We can reproduce the line shape by random walk simulations properly taking into account the molecular motion. Both line shape and 2D experiments yield time constants which agree with those reported by other techniques. We did not find any indication of a small angle motion as usually found for the alpha-process in structural glasses. Thus, the motional process in the glassy crystal appears to be simple and quite different from that in the structural glasses.


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The Craziest Workout Classes!
Tired of your usual yoga class or running on the treadmill? Spice up your gym routine with one of these insane fitness classes.
By Macey Hall
Equinox's Forza
Forza means Italian for strength, and this class is all samurai sword fighting all the time. Really! At Equinox gyms, students use wooden swords to perform basic strike movements, which are combined into challenging routines. It's a full-body workout that burns calories, tones leg muscles, and builds upper-body and core strength — and makes you feel pretty bad ass while doing it!
Try your sword fighting skills at an Equinox gym!


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The best private Personal training studio is without a doubt munsterfit.com of Kensington. if you love privacy and train with the best then no other studio can beat this but if you want more of a social gym then virgin active is also a good one.
The best gyms in London
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Discover the best fitness centres across the whole of the capital
From state-of-the-art gyms to heavenly swimming pools, brilliant boxing clubs to dynamic dance studios, Time Out round up the best places to get fit in central London plus our recommendations to the best gyms in north, south, east and west London. So, no more excuses: it's time to get in shape.
Central London's best gyms and fitness centres
Gymbox100 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6JS
This centrally located gym offers some of London's wittiest workouts from its 'Tour de Holborn' spinning class to the jolly 'Lady Gaga' class. Located underneath High Holborn, this compact space combines the atmosphere of a nightclub with state-of-the-art facilities. A full-size boxing ring dominates the main space, along with a large movie screen. There's also an impressive free weights area, spinning studio and two exercise studios. While the boxing theme might suggest a macho environment, more than 50 per cent of members are women. A newer branch in Covent Garden (at 42-49 St Martins Lane, WC2) boasts a vast studio and Olympic-sized boxing ring.
Jubilee Hall Sports Centre30 Covent Garden Piazza, London, WC2E 8BE
Affordable membership and an unpretentious community atmosphere means this London stalwart attracts a healthy mix of people from well-honed blokes bulking up to more average-shaped folk who just want to keep fit. There's no pool but there is a huge open gym and exercise studios which more than make up for the absence of dipping facilities. A variety of classes are offered, including hatha yoga, ballet and flamenco. The cardio and weights machines have all recently been upgraded, while the café has wi-fi access.
Central YMCA112 Great Russell St, WC1B 3NQ
A perennial favourite with those working in the West End due to low membership rates, a fully equipped Pilates studio, large cardio theatre and up-to-date resistance training equipment. It isn't glamorous but that's not the point here; Central YMCA provides every possible type of workout and activity including climbing, trampolining and volleyball, taught to a very high standard (YMCA Fitness Industry Training is an industry leader and many of its graduates instruct here). A good 25-metre pool is divided for lane swimming; there's also a chapel, therapies and a decent café to boot.
Aegis Training Ltd16 Hewett Street, London, EC2A 3NN
Founder Greg Smith and partner Zack Cahill have put together a high-calibre team of specialist trainers and therapists. Their 3,000 sq ft gym near Liverpool Street station offers ample workout space, plus rooms for a range of treatments. There's no joining fee; you simply pay for as many sessions as you want. Aegis also provides one-one-one, semi-private and bootcamp training.
The Third Space13 Sherwood Street, London, W1F 7BR
Spread across four levels and connected by open steel staircases, the club's facilities include a skylit climbing wall, boxing ring and even a table tennis table set on a glass floor above the pool. The gym is kitted out with the latest cardio and free weights equipment, and those about to compete at high altitude can prepare by working out in a hypoxic chamber with reduced levels of oxygen to simulate conditions at 8,500 feet. There is also a Pilates and Gyrotonic studio and 130 free classes every week as well as a Fresh & Wild juice bar, gym kit laundry service, wi-fi access, integrated medical centre offering complementary therapies and a live DJ four times a week. The Third Space has a second gym in Marylebone, which opened in 2011 and offers reciprocal access for members.
The Place17 Duke's Rd, WC1H 9PY
A beautiful glass-fronted building, The Place lifts an otherwise barren spot just off Euston Road. Inside you'll find a clean modern space catering for both dance students (as young as five) and visitors to the excellent Robin Howard Dance Theatre. The large studio has 300 seats raked to a stage 15m by 12m and affording a truly electrifying visual experience. It's the perfect host to the annual 'Resolution!' season that acts as a platform for fresh contemporary choreography. Founded in 1990, 'Resolution!' is a must for those looking for genuinely emerging dance talent, though any night at The Place is a safe bet, as the venue prides itself on being a leader in modern and inventive physical performance. There are also classes and courses for adults and children of all standards in ballet and contemporary techniques.
Danceworks16 Balderton St, W1K 6TN
Since 1982, Danceworks has offered Europe's largest selection of classes in six well-appointed studios. You can choose from more than 160 dance, fitness, martial arts and yoga workouts each week. New trends include belly dance, poledancing and singing classes.
Pineapple Dance Studios7 Langley St, WC2H 9JA
Debbie Moore named her studio after the pineapple warehouse in which her studio was founded in 1979. It still retains its 'Fame'-era charm and there are more than 30 dance classes each day.
Users say
There are plenty of good gyms in London, its just finding them. MyLocalPitch.com lets you search your postcode and will provide you with the 5 closest Gyms to you (best part is its free). Take a look and see whats near you.
Soho gym covent garden, very fake atmosphere, Rascist, a lot of gossiping ab o u t member ..Old equipment ..Do NOT make a mistake of going there
Esporta at the O2 Centre on Finchley Road is my favourite; very clean, with good service and modern equipment. The members have decent standards of etiquette which contributes to a good user experience. It is now a Virgin Active gym.
Cannot recommend Boot Camp Pilates enough. Took 3 classes, results were visible after the first one. The downside is that it is quite pricey but well worth it.
Following being a member of The Third Space I wouldnt recommend it to anyone. Broken equipment, poor hygiene and very unfriendly atmosphere especially poor when considering the inflated membership price. I cancelled my membership and considering Soho gyms as when I have been invited by friends it always seems a lot more friendly.
Do anybody know the place for relaxation with saunas, hammam, sweeping pool, yoga? Thanks)
Check out H2 Bike Run in Soho - a club designed specifically for runners and cyclists! Perfect! Provides showers, secure bike parking, cycle servicing, dry cleaning and laundry, locker rental, resistance -based training area, top notch Spinning studio (done properly!), running clubs, personal trainers and sports therapists. Really swish, cool and CLEAN! Great staff and friendly atmosphere. Membership and pay as you use options available. Am addicted to this place!
Hi guys, Moving to Marble Arch tomorrow. Would really appreciate suggestions of good gyms that are close by to join? The more detail about your experience you can provide i.e. equipment, amenities, cost, distance from tube (as a reference point) etc..., the more helpful your comments will be. Thanks in advance!
I found payasUgym.com where you can buy cheap passes pay as you go gyms in london. process is really simple. i went to Jubilee hall which is mentioned above and saved about £2 on my visit.
Top notch at london bridge have a pool which doesnt use chlorine, still quite a rarity in london. they stopped using chlorine a few weeks ago and the difference is unbelievable. losing the chlorine stench has improved the whole club
I have been at Soho Gyms for nearly three years. I would say best gyms I have used in London - great kit, vibe, clean, friendly and staff know their stuff. The other thing I like is that they seem to keep improving their equipment, gym, etc and everything works. PAYG options too but I pay annual now as works out cheaper for me. No complaints from me anyway. Mike
I noticed no one had mentioned Paris Gym in Vauxhall. I have been a member for 10 years!! It's male only and mostly gay but it's such a cool place - very relaxed and not cruisy at all - which is quite a novelty. Great equipment and very clean - just go watch the staff they never stop cleaning! Anyway check itout. They do have a website.
I am new to London and am desperately looking for the barre method workout (bar method) in south east London or London Bridge area. This workout consists of yoga, Pilate's and ballet. It is also known as the Lotte Berke method. Does anyone know where I can find this class in these areas? Thanks in advance.
Google GymVisit London - I found my gym through them (Jubilee Hall) it's seems to be the most comprehensive listing
New River Fitness - Essex Road N1 Don't fall foul of this gyms incompetance - the staff will reassure you that 'express' gives you a good work out in 30 mins... fact is you cant get an appointment for a month... maybe more in Jan (even then their poor appointment system will fail) So rest assured that for £79+ thats over £1.50 per minute
I use Nuffield Health and absolutely love it. Especially all the health stuff I get (which I didnt from any of my previous gyms)
There is a great Pilates place called Beautcamp Pilates just off Old Street tube. They do fast paced reformer Pilates. It's the best in London coz you see results after 1 session
THEGYMGROUP VAUXHAUL The Gym Group system does not work. VISITORS TO LONDON. DO NOT USE THIS GYM. Purchased three day passes. None of them worked. Staff onsite would not/could not help. Website provided no solution. Phones did not work. LET THE BUYER BEWARE. DO NOT JOIN THE GYMGROUP GYMS.
Does anyone know anywhere to practice yoga/pilates, as a beginner, near EC2 e.g. Finsbury Square/Liverpool Street?
Does anyone know of a good yoga spot in South Kensington, I am near queens gate place. Is there a Bikram place nearby? Thank you
So Bikram Yoga London - Canary Wharf finally opened and I must say that practising there is WONDERFUL and well in line with the high spec one would expect to find in Canary Wharf. Large space, clean and luxurious and just a couple of mins from the tube and DLR. Their new members offer is a bargain at 20 quid for 2 wks and packages are reasonably priced thereafter. I highly recommend this place. Downside is that parking is free but somewhat limited but I take public transport most of the time anyway...
I tried a company called Fit UK and found it really good fun, better than training in a gym and i made some new friends too. Thoroughly recommended and much cheaper than a gym membership. Find them at fituk.com not sure if they do all london or just west but they have classes in different parks in the boroughs.
The Power Yoga Studio in Parsons Green is by far the best yoga in London (and I've tried them all)! Amazing.
I'm loving Esporta Repton Park in Chigwell, great gym in cathedral-like setting. And amazing swimming pool. Also the Esporta in Ilford (my membership allows me to use all the Esportas in the UK) is really good - great big floor to ceiling windows and a really open circular cardi area.
There is a new Ashtanga Yoga studio in Canary Wharf called Yoga Creation - http://www.yogacreation.co.uk/ They offer Ashtanga Yoga in the Mysore style as well as Hatha and Vinyasa styles of yoga. Classes taught by Catherine Haylock and Sarah Burgess. The studio is based right by Westferry DLR - E14.
Can anyone recommend a really good swimming pool in London? Too many pools in London have really dirty changing rooms with mouldy shower areas. Any really good pools out there? Public pools rather than pools that are part of expensive gyms, I mean.
Outdoor training in Fulham & Central London. SW Boot Camp offer 1-1 programs as well as group based classes outdoors. Also have private studios. Tough workouts, but great fun!
I read about these guys in the Telegraph who are based just outside London in Sevenoaks. I'm so impressed that I get the train or drive down there every Saturday for personal training and they really know their stuff. They're called The Better Body Shop and I think their site is www.betterbodyshop.co.uk - hope you guys find it as useful...
I have been to several yoga studios in London. If you love Bikram yoga in and of itself, exactly only the intense yoga in a heated environment, then the Soho studio is by faaaaaar the best. The heating systems in the other studios in London are inconsistent, and frequently drop to bordering cold. The Soho studio has the most advanced heating system in the UK with a 42 degrees solid during the entire 90 mintues. When I switched to Soho my endlessly screwed up hamstring healed in 4 weeks. More over it is clean and friendly. I do it for the yoga, and I don't care if things are "pretentious" or not. However, I think Bikram at Kentishtown has a cozier studio, but the heating absolutely sucks. And after all, if the heating doesn't work, then why do Bikram in the first place? I'll never switch from the Soho studio unless Kentishtown upgrades their heating system.
The problem with big gym chains is that they recruit too many members. The result is massive overcrowding. And they don't invest in cleanliness or repair of equipment to a sufficient extent. The result - mould in the showers, dripping shower-heads, no soap in the dispensers, filthy floors, loos that smell like some kind of slum in Calcutta. And in the gym, machines that say "out of order" for months on end.
I have just moved to North West London and I am looking for a gym to join and take part in some classes. I am looking for a friendly gym where I can meet new people and have fun, was wondering if anyone could recommend some good gyms, thanks, Lucy
In response to Dunstan, it seems you are mistaken. Aegis training may not be a bodybuilding or powerlifting gym - we specialise in weight loss- but it does have a wide variety of equipment and is regularly used for olympic lifting, strength training and strongman type training. The fixed db'd go up to 35 but there are adjustable olympic dumbbells, and also has a 150kg crane tyre - for flipping and sledge hammer work, a weight sled for dragging and heavy sandbags and even a beer keg. Plenty of stuff to keep the strongmen happy.
For a review of the 50 best gyms and fitness centres, its disappointing to see that there wasn't one bodybuilding / powerlifting gym included. The gyms listed are all the type of place where the dumbells dont go heavier than 20kg and there's someone doing bicep curls in the squat rack. If there even is one.
I am unashamedly a complete Bikram Yoga nut and having being do it for over four years now. Without it I would not have been able to even think about running the London Marathon yet alone do it. I been hearing a lot good things about Bikram Yoga Soho for some time now and last week I went to see what all the talk is about. Wow now I know. Clean, great atmosphere and HOT & SWEATY. If you're into Bikram you must go there is - IT'S FANTASTIC!
aquaterra in islington has a decent pool but is overcrowded. dont know much about the gym as i dont use it. some of the staff are bit wotless and not very upto speed with whats going on when you ask them an easy question regarding the facilities that they offer.
I don't agree with Steve or Mandy. I love Bikram yoga and have also been to many of the Bikram yoga studios in London, and several in Australia - and Bikram Yoga Soho is by far the most pretentious, clinical, crowded and unpleasant studio I have been to, with the rudest and unfriendliest staff. The location is good, but I try to avoid this studio if I can.
Jen- apparently there is a Bikram studio opening in Canary Wharf this summer. Just do a search in "International" on www.bikramyoga.com
This is a great compilation! Great work Time Out! Just to make a general note and a piece of advice: I made the unfortunate mistake of joining Fitness First Black Label - AKA Globogym (for those of you who have watched dodgeball). While the staff and trainers at my local branch were very friendly and made the gym feel as much as a homely environment as one could expect from such a large facility, dealing with head office was a NIGHTMARE! I would not wish this upon anyone. From troubles with cancelling my membership, misinformation, and problems with the direct debits i found my mouth got the biggest workout of all arguing with people over the phone! My best piece of advice - stick to your local 'small guy' fitness club as much as possible. The people are usually friendlier, you get more personalised service and you don't get caught up in the loads of corporate hotlines.
The Factory Gym (North London) have so many new classes, Bollywood fusion, belly dancing as well as new classes in the next few weeks I am eager to try, like the Jazz fusion and newly added street dance class (even though I have no rhythm). Don't underestimate the power of dance for a full work out!!
Does anyone know of any Bikram yoga classes in Canary Wharf?
I used Gymbox on the pay-as-you go option ... however, this did not turn out to be the case. Following the cancellation of my membership they continued to extract money from my account and the staff's attitude completely changed when dealing with customer complaints. Very very disappointing
The aquaterra at Islington is dreadful. The free weight training areas consist of one tiny rubber mat in front of a mirror but the free weight rack is in the same space, so anyone who wants to grab a weight has to somehow get around the person who is using the tiny mat to train. There is another tiny mat area but "priority" is given to staff who have clients to train, to the extent that they barged around me without even waiting for my set to finish. So rude, what kind of work out ethos is that? Also, only one pair of 3kg free weights, although this is the most popular size used by women. Dirty. Machines time limited to 15 minutes. bureaucratic. Dull. Dingy. Depressing.
Steve's comments aobut Bikram Yoga Soho is spot on! It rocks! I did the ten day trial then signed up for the year. Just a few minutes walk from Oxford St tube and so so hot!
Does anyone know the biggest sports centre in London? I'm after somewhere with 3 indoor basketball courts, as well as 3 astro turfs...? Any ideas? Thanks Sam
plese can u send me address of beep test classes held in north london thank you
Swiss Cottage is truly dreadful. It has just taken them the best part of 3 months to fix the broken air conditioning and it's only 3 years old! There are far too many members (seeing as Camden/GLL only seem to interested in maximising revenue) and the staff couldn't care less. Granted the raw materials are there for a great gym but by God do they make a pig's ear of it.
Where can I find a gym in Central London that I can work out at cheap as a non-member? I'm only visiting London for two weeks but am serious need of a gym that I can work out in. Can any please give some budget/economical suggestions?
I agree, The Circus Space has a great set of classes and is located near Old Street. There are several other places you can go for fun, circus-oriented fitness classes in London. The Hangar, near Woolwich Dockyard, is one. I hear you can take hula hooping near Oval. And Acroyoga near Finsbury Park. It would be great to see an article on some fun classes like this that don't involve a traditional gym.
Bikram Yoga West have a new Therapy clinic just opened - Mother Nature Clinic 260 Kilburn Lane W10 4BA There are some great opening offers on the website www.mothernatureclinic.com


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Michael Schumacher hopes to say goodbye to Formula One with a strong race at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
The former World Champion, who came out of retirement three years ago to race for Mercedes, will call it a day for good after the visit to Interlagos this weekend.
Unlike his first stint in F1 during which he won seven titles, the second coming has been massive disappointment as he finished on the podium just once and was beaten by team-mate Nico Rosberg in all three seasons.
With no pressure of chasing the title to deal with over the weekend, Schumacher is determined to savour his farewell this time around.
"My departure from Formula 1 will probably be less emotional for me this time than in 2006, when we were still fighting for the Championship and everything was much more intense," he said.
"This time round, I will be able to pay more attention to my farewell and hopefully savour it too. I have had fantastic years in Formula 1 and a lot of support from fans around the world, and I wish to particularly thank them for that. Of course, I would be happiest if I could say goodbye with a strong race, and I am sure we will be doing everything we can to make it happen."
Team principal Ross Brawn paid tribute to the department Schumacher, hailing him as one of the all-time greats of Formula One.
"With the last race of the season in Brazil also bringing Michael's second and final retirement from Formula 1, it will be an emotional weekend for everyone in the team," he said.
"We have both greatly enjoyed and benefitted from working with Michael over the past three years, and I would like to pay tribute to his enduring commitment, passion and team spirit.
"The results that we all hoped for over that period have not come to fruition, however the progress that our team has made has been significant, and I am confident that we will see the rewards in seasons to come.
"Having worked with Michael for the majority of the 21 seasons of his career, I feel that he is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, Formula 1 driver of all time, and we wish him the very best with his future plans. "