Joe’s Slice of Italy
Has anyone been? It looks to be in the back of Barton Hills Market.
I was scrolling TikTok and found a video on it and the user claimed it was the best pizza he’s had in Austin.
Looked like Joe is from New York
Has anyone been? It looks to be in the back of Barton Hills Market.
I was scrolling TikTok and found a video on it and the user claimed it was the best pizza he’s had in Austin.
Looked like Joe is from New York
Hey toasters 👋
I went ahead and created r/deartoasters as a dedicated spot for all of our girly swirly advice requests and questions.
This isn’t meant to replace the community we already have. It’s simply a place where people can ask questions and get advice from fellow toasters.
One thing to note: I have a full-time job and plenty of responsibilities outside of Reddit, so I’m definitely not looking to be the sole moderator or run this as a one-person show. My goal was simply to create a space for the community.
If that sounds like something you’d enjoy, feel free to join, post, and help shape what it becomes. 💕
Including ads.
Ads took up at least 10% of the episode
Friendly CorePower PSA:
Yesterday I watched several people claim extra space by placing their mats wherever they wanted, which left people walking in 5 minutes before class scrambling to find a spot.
Please line your mat up with the marker. If there are empty spots once class is about to start, then spread out and enjoy the extra room. Until then, let’s leave enough space for everyone.
🫶
Referring to the caption on photo lol
Claudia is going to love this
and I can’t wait to hear the girls’ reaction
Here’s the link to the article without the paywall: https://archive.ph/Uyg6O
DISCLOSURE: I will be receiving 50% of my insurance cost as a store credit for writing this review
Timeline
3/19: Initial contact
3/24: Payment sent (communication was about one message per day at first until I randomly woke up at 4 AM and happened to catch them online)
4/11: PSPs received and GL given
4/14: Shipped
4/22: Delivered
Price
$533 USD total, including shipping and insurance.
Quality:
My first thought when opening the package was, “Wow, this is tiny!” I knew it would be delicate, but seeing it in person really drove home how dainty the mini pavé version is.
Despite its size, the craftsmanship impressed me immediately.
- Diamonds are bright, lively, and evenly set (even more sparkly after a clean)
-Prongs are clean and consistent
- yellow gold tone looks rich and believable (matches my love band and diamond JUC from MC)
- Engraving is deep, crisp, and easy to read
Accuracy:
I have only seen the authentic online, but I spent an embarrassing amount of time zooming in on PSPs and comparing reference photos.
Pros:
Correct number of diamonds per row
Accurate spacing between stones
Proper claw/prong shape (be aware different sizes have different claws)
Deep engraving and clean stamps
Overall proportions match authentic references very well
Cons:
None that I could confidently identify. I looked for issues and simply didn’t find anything worth deducting points for.
Everything that mattered to me checked out.
● Satisfaction: 10/10
I originally purchased this to stack with my existing Mini Love Band (also from funny) and it does exactly what I hoped it would do.
The two rings sit together perfectly, and the added sparkle elevates the stack without feeling over the top. It is comfortable enough for everyday wear, practical for my lifestyle, and fits my aesthetic perfectly.
The only downside is that it immediately created a new problem: now I want a Small JUC to complete the stack
Rep math remains undefeated.
● Service & Communication
Funny was great to work with.
Communication started a little slow, averaging about one message per day, but responsiveness improved over time and especially once the ring shipped.
Throughout the process, Funny was helpful, easy to communicate with, and accommodating. I had zero issues from start to finish.
Ordering was smooth, PSPs were provided, shipping was quick, and everything arrived exactly as expected.
● Final Thoughts
This ring may be small, but it pulls its weight. It stacks beautifully, sparkles like crazy, and has quickly become one of my favorite everyday pieces.
One sentence summary:
She’s tiny, sparkly, and quietly convincing me that a Small JUC is a necessity rather than a want.
Edit: 18k gold
My boyfriend and I are officially entering our ring era and I realized I know basically nothing about diamonds.
We’re leaning toward a lab diamond, but now I’ve fallen down the rabbit hole of color, cut, clarity, carat, fluorescence, certification, proportions, and approximately 47 other things I didn’t know existed a week ago.
For those of you who have already gone through the engagement ring process:
• What do you wish you knew before buying a diamond?
• Which of the “4 Cs” actually mattered most in real life?
• Are there any specs that jewelers hype up that most people can’t even see?
• Did you go lab or natural, and would you make the same choice again?
• Any regrets about size, shape, setting, or budget?
• What was something you thought would matter a lot but ended up not mattering at all?
I’ve already learned that cut seems to be king, but beyond that I feel like everyone has different opinions.
Basically, if you could go back and give your pre-engagement self one piece of diamond-buying advice, what would it be?
Please share your wisdom so I can avoid making expensive sparkly mistakes. ✨💍
Does anyone plan to order this right away? I’m holding off to see how the first batch performs.
I used to love this place. I’m a matcha drinker, so this is specifically about their matcha drinks.
They used to be top 3 in Austin for me, and now they’re bottom 3. I can barely taste the matcha anymore - it mostly just tastes sugary. Customer service also seems to have declined. The last few times I’ve gone, I’ve genuinely hated my drinks.
EDIT: if you’re going to leave a downvote, leave a comment. I’m genuinely curious