Epinions Recent Reviews for JohnGalt73

AMEX Gold Rewards Card - Peace of Mind for a Price

Sun, 29 Feb 2004 19:02:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 - I've had an American Express card since my sophomore year in college - over 10 years now. I upgraded to the Gold Rewards Card about 5 years ago. The Gold Card insurance benefits are great, and the card has more than paid for itself. Over time, the...

Jetta GLS 1.8T - Great Wheels, Great Value

Sat, 28 Feb 2004 13:05:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 - Last summer, I was confronted with a dilemma. I was moving from Boston to Durham, and my trusty and well-loved 1996
Honda Civic, Athena, was going to have to stay behind. 120,000 miles wasn't a big...

Take it to London, Berlin and Tokyo, and You'll be poorer for it

Sat, 2 Nov 2002 15:58:21 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 - I was traveling to Europe 6 to 8 times a year at one point, sometimes for a week or so at a time. After about two days there, I would find myself constantly checking my jacket pocket for my cell phone. I felt completely disconnected from my friends,...

Nextel Mobile Phone Service in Boston: Nextel: The Best Cellular Service So Far...

Mon, 21 Oct 2002 08:27:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 - I'm a habitual cell phone switcher. I change phones or carriers at least once a year, either because I'm not satisfied with the service I'm using or I just want a new phone. I've been using Nextel since August 2001 (though I'm naturally on my second...

Sprint Mobile Phone Service in Boston: It should be convenient, not frustrating!

Wed, 18 Apr 2001 16:16:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 - Cell phones should be convenient, not frustrating. I've been using Sprint in Boston for about 15 months, and lately, the network coverage here and elsewhere seems to be getting worse. On the other hand, the plans are very flexible and there lots...

The best Italian food in Cambridge

Sun, 15 Apr 2001 15:17:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 - Marino's serves up a wide selection of Italian food, much of it from Marino's own farm to the west of Boston. The wine list even includes bottles from the family vineyards in Italy. The food is always wonderfully fresh, and the delicious aromas of garlic...

As I write, my hands are shaking

Tue, 9 Jan 2001 15:11:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 - As I sit here writing this opinion, my hands are shaking ever so slightly in that way that tells you the caffeine is working a little too well. That's what a cup of Peet's can do, but if you're a coffee "junkie" like me, or even if you just...

Eclectic, unique and yummy!

Sat, 25 Nov 2000 13:50:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 - What a wonderful find in Cambridge. Amidst the overstated restaurants in Cambridge or on Newbury St., Salts is a terrific, cozy Eastern European fusion restaurant near Central Square. The menu seems to have a French influence as well (as someone...

Walt Disney World Dolphin: Great for conferences, but not families

Sat, 25 Nov 2000 13:11:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 - I've been to the Swan & Dolphin twice for conferences, each with over 2,000 attendees. I stayed at the Dolphin, though the conference spanned both hotels. Despite the unappealing architecture and ugly tuna (or was that a bass? It's supposed to be a...

A Treasure in Beacon Hill

Sat, 11 Nov 2000 19:29:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 - La La Rokh is one of my favorite restaurants in Boston. The delectable flavors of Persian stews seasoned with saffron and the wonderful appetizers and sides at La La Rokh are a unique experience to this city, and the attention to service and decor is...

Pho cures all my ills!

Sat, 11 Nov 2000 17:03:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 - When I look at my monthly AmEx statement, there are invariably at least 3 or 4 charges from Pho Pasteur, especially in the colder months. If I'm coming down with a cold, I stop in at lunch for a steaming hot bowl of pho. I love the soups (the pho),...

Unique, innovative, worth one visit

Sat, 11 Nov 2000 14:43:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 - Chef Ming Tsai's Blue Ginger restaurant is innovative and unique, and it is worth at least one visit. Though I very much enjoyed it, I'm not certain that I'd go back. If you're in Boston, there are restaurants that are at least as good, usually within...

Finland's Beautiful Lake District

Thu, 9 Nov 2000 15:56:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 -
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions

If you've been to Finland before but haven't been outside of Helsinki or the larger towns, you should consider spending a week or so in the Lake District that surrounds Savonlinna. It is...

Beautiful, luxurious, but it lacked a certain "je ne sais...

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 18:06:54 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 - I was at the Boca Raton Club & Resort last May for a company conference. We had a thousand or so of our clients there, and almost the entire company was there as well. Overall, the rooms were wonderful, spacious and comfortable, the grounds were...

HSBC - not too bad if you can avoid the fees

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 15:34:38 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 - I opened an account with HSBC (back when it was Marine Midland) when I started college. It was the closest bank to the campus. Overall, I've been very pleased with HSBC and unimpressed when I've gone to other banks with my business, though some of my...

Exploring Finland

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 12:31:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 -
Review Topic: Overview

I have been to Finland at least 10 times as I have family there, and I've always loved traveling there. The people are very friendly just about everywhere, and it is a wonderful place to relax. Even with...

It (almost) never fails me!

Mon, 6 Nov 2000 18:43:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author JohnGalt73 - Note: I have updated this review with some additional comments at the end to reflect on how a Honda Civic ages. I sold the car in July 2003 with 120,000 miles on it. I've downgraded the reliability rating to a "3" based on an increasing number of...