In the last five years or so, nearly all of the Blockbuster locations in my area have closed down, and honestly, I don't miss them. Their prices were a bit ridiculous, and … more
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RabidChihuahua posted a Quick Tip about Hollywood Video.
October 29, 2012
It's a crying shame that Hollywood Video went out of business in 2010. I think of all the major video rental companies in the US, Hollywood Video had the best selection, since … more
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Chiquis posted a Quick Tip about Starbucks.
June 17, 2012
It's my goal to get through all of my Toronto eats before the end of the year, so at least I can say it only took me 6 or so months. Ha. Anyway. Both Mitzi's Cafe … more
I had a Brazilian wax done at Dyanna by Alex. I was very apprehensive about getting it done because of prior unpleasant experiences with Brazilian waxing. The girl Alex who did my wax saw that I was very … more
It’s been a few years since my mom and I made the summer trek to Topanga Canyon. We usually eat at Froggy’s, but my love has waned with their quality and menu. … more
There are two La Quinta motels in Las Cruces, NM. I have stayed at both of them and find this particular one to be the lesser of the two. We pulled in late one night after 14 hours of driving. Apparently … more
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PeccatorImpius reviewed Budget Inn.
August 17, 2011
We wanted a place to stay the night after 12 hours of driving on our way to the Grand Canyon. The Budget Inn was a great choice. We got a great deal on two rooms using HotWire. … more
The Best Western Las Brisas Hotel is a good choice if you are looking for an economical room in downtown Palm Springs. It is within walking distance of the convention center and the main strip on … more
I was looking to get some passport photos done in a quick, cheap and easy manner. Luckily I found this spot over in Hawthorne. I passed it a few times then realized it was in the plaza with the market … more
As a San Francisco Bay Area native, I've been hearing about the wonders of Pier 23 Cafe for years now. From the outdoor seating, to the view of the bay, the live music, the beer, and the food. … more
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woopak_the_thrill posted a Quick Tip about Pier 23 Cafe.
July 29, 2011
This place is pretty fun! It also helps when I spent the afternoon with some excellent people! Thanks to the man who paid the bill!! It has terrific ambiance and definitely good … more
Among the many benefits of living on the west coast, one of the perks that is often overlooked is the availability of See's Candy from the Southern California local. It is so easy to obtain out here, … more
If you're in the mood for good, cheap Mexican food, you want to make sure you hit up Lolitas down in San Diego. There are several locations around SD, but for the most part -- you'll enjoy the … more
I wouldn't expect that there would be a good crepe place inside a mall but this place is actually pretty good. Debated for a minute whether or not to try it but the woman there (her name is Linda) … more
Ethiopian food is some of the most unique food an American can experience, because it is so very different from our own cooking and eating style. We discovered Little Ethiopia on Fairfax over ten … more
I rarely give restaurants five star ratings! So this is a big deal. I highly recommend checking out Tupelo Junction Cafe out in Santa Barbara. This place will make any morning great, no matter what … more
I had heard so much about Umami Burger over the past few months and I felt like I was the only one who hasn't been there yet out of everyone I know but I finally got a chance to try it. I did have … more
With the weather around here being so lovely lately, there's no better time to go shucking oysters at the source than now, so this past weekend, several of my friends and I went to shuck some of California's … more
This place is the best place to go if you want a quiet spot to enjoy meal. It's very easy to find (two turns off the Coronado bridge) and parking is not too bad if you're having dinner late … more
I came across an extremely interesting article in today's Providence Journal about something called "car sharing". It seems that a company called Zipcar, which already has 19 cars … more
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FISHBAR posted a Quick Tip about FishBar.
June 09, 2011
King's Hawaiian is another South Bay original restaurant that creates a unique variety of dishes by combining two different ethnic cuisines (see also my review of Spoon House). At King's … more
Pop Pub in NYC, a beery new offshoot of the long-time Meatpacking District favorite Pop Burger, just recently opened on University Place, and we couldn't be happier that the Pop people … more