Epinions Recent Reviews for Krissieliz

Old Europe: Oh, how I wanted to like this German restaurant

Sat, 26 Aug 2006 12:12:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - Having resided in the D.C. area for 8 years, I’ve long lamented the fact that there just aren’t many German restaurants around. I hail from the Midwest (and am ethnically quite German), where good spaetzle isn’t too hard for find, and where sauerbraten,...

Paris Las Vegas: Vive l'hotel!

Mon, 19 Jun 2006 15:27:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - I had the great fortune to stay at Paris Las Vegas this past weekend during the Epinions Meet and Greet. It was a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend this hotel to you. Room 1172P – the Place to Be My corner room boasted a...

This Vacuum Disgusts Me … maybe that’s the point

Mon, 30 Aug 2004 01:45:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - I can think of about a million things I’d rather do than clean my apartment, but my conscience forces me to make an effort to pick up the place every once in a while. I’m pretty good about keeping the bathroom and kitchen spotless, but I must admit that...

Baja Fresh: Freshness Isn't Everything

Mon, 23 Aug 2004 00:56:43 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - Baja Fresh Mexican Grill is relatively new to the D.C. area. Many of my friends, who happen to be West Coast transplants, heralded this restaurant’s entry into our neighborhood as the best thing that’s happened to Arlington since...

Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Daily Rinse: I’m impressed by this lightweight daily detangler

Sun, 22 Aug 2004 23:37:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - I’m pretty fickle when it comes to shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and just about anything that involves different scents. I change my beauty products with my moods and, mainly, what I think smells good at the time. Luckily, most name-brand haircare...

Brunch at Salty’s: An Abundance of Food on Elliott Bay

Tue, 3 Aug 2004 16:20:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - I just got back from my first trip to Seattle, and I’m in love. OK, so great meals and unseasonably sunny skies and warm temperatures nurtured my fondness for the city, but there’s nothing wrong with that! I have never eaten so well in one...

Wyndham Baltimore - Inner Harbor: Wyndham Inner Harbor: A Terrible Hotel Where I Spent 2 Horrible Nights

Mon, 2 Aug 2004 04:43:31 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - Many of you are familiar with my most recent plight: taking the dreadful bar exam. And it was indeed a dreadful experience, so much so that I’m fighting back the tears even now. But I’m willing to revisit the horror of last week to share with you a...

“No Rules, Just Right” – a real low-carb delight!

Fri, 2 Jul 2004 01:44:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - As many of you may know, I’m in the midst of that horrible rite of passage all law graduates must face -- preparing for the dreaded Bar Exam. “How’s it going?” you may ask. Well, it pretty much stinks (and that’s putting it politely). I have...

A tribute to my favorite Louisville restaurant: Ferd Grisanti

Thu, 17 Jun 2004 15:46:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - Note: This is a re-posted version of a review I have since deleted for not being in the proper category. This review describes what I consider to be a Louisville landmark -- a restaurant with food so delicious, and service so attentive, that...

Clorox ToiletWand: Clorox Toilet Wand: How a Prissy Girl Cleaned Her Toilet

Sun, 13 Jun 2004 11:41:34 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - Once upon a time, a prissy girl lived in a gleaming hi-rise in a trendy enclave of Northern Virginia. She spent her free time doing prissy things – painting her toenails, sunning by the pool, experimenting with new bath products, and meeting...

Summerhouse: The crown jewel of dining on Siesta Key

Fri, 4 Jun 2004 01:44:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - My favorite beach vacation is a week in S
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Key, Florida, a small beach isle on the outskirts of Sarasota. And one of my favorite memories of visiting Siesta Key is dining at The Summerhouse, a culinary...

A first-hand account of the WWII Memorial from one of its first visitors

Sat, 29 May 2004 16:23:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - I visited the new National World War II Memorial in early May, the second weekend it was open to the public. The official dedication ceremony is to take place this weekend, and our nation’s capital is all abuzz. I am glad that I was able to...

Courtyard Marriott in Rosslyn: My family’s home base when they visit D.C.!

Fri, 28 May 2004 01:24:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - The architecture of Rosslyn, Virginia stands in stark contrast to Washington, D.C. its neighbor across the Potomac River. Whereas D.C. is low-lying and scattered, Rosslyn stands tall and compact. Indeed, just a glance across the Rosslyn skyline affords...

Ragtime: I luv my neighborhood pub

Wed, 26 May 2004 01:47:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - I recently moved to the Courthouse area of Arlington, VA. Part of the appeal of living in this neighborhood is the wide variety of restaurants within walking distance! From Cheesecake Factory to Baja Fresh, dining options abound. During my drives...

Zola: awesome décor, average food.

Mon, 24 May 2004 14:08:20 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - Last Saturday marked the second time I’ve eaten at Zola, the trendy new restaurant adjacent to the intriguing International Spy Museum. I had a difficult time deciding where to take my parents to celebrate my impending graduation, because there...

American University -- Washington College of Law: Washington College of Law: It is what you make of it!

Thu, 20 May 2004 14:44:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - **This review is my entry in the Graduation Season Education Write-Off, hosted by moi, which lasts from May 20th through May 25th. If you would like to participate, jump on in! So far, the following participants have joined in the fun:...

Nature and kitsch collide in Gatlinburg … and I wouldn’t have it any other way!

Wed, 19 May 2004 03:31:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - Whenever I invite someone to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, I always feel I have to preface it with a disclaimer: “Well, parts of it are tacky, but … there are plenty of cool and relaxing things to do, too.” I don’t exactly know what I’m afraid of – that they’...

California Pizza Kitchen - sometimes good, sometimes a victim of its own creativity.

Sat, 8 May 2004 00:20:00 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - Being a child of the 80’s, when Domino’s, Pizza Hut and Little Caesar’s reigned supreme, I only think of pizza in one capacity: delivery. I grew up in a relatively small town where there weren’t any true pizza parlors, so I never grew accustomed to the...

A Swiss hotel with, what else - the world’s largest pendulum clock!

Tue, 4 May 2004 22:18:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - Hotel Cornavin is a modern business-class hotel located only steps from the Cornavin rail station in Geneva, Switzerland. I had the pleasure of spending 6 nights in Geneva 2 summers ago while traveling with a school group, and I looked forward to...

Fabulous fajitas and marvelous margaritas at the Rio Grande Cafe

Wed, 21 Apr 2004 14:24:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - Newsflash: We are having an Epinions Meet & Eat on Sunday, May 9th, at 1:30 pm. The place? Rio Grande Cafe in Arlington, of course. To drum up attention for our meeting, and to get your mouths watering, I've decided to review this happenin'...

It feels great … but is it worth the hassle and expense?

Fri, 16 Apr 2004 21:01:24 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - I’m an on-the-go kind of girl. I’m not happy unless I’m multitasking, and I can’t sleep at night unless my mind is jam-packed with ideas, worries, and mental notes. For 24 years, this kind of frantic lifestyle has served me well, but now it’s starting...

The Grange Holborn: The Grange Holborn: luxurious kitsch in London's West End

Fri, 16 Apr 2004 19:34:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - As much as I complain about the pains of law school, being a successful law student does have its perks. I got to enjoy one of those perks, traveling overseas while working for a law firm, this past summer. Our 4 days in London promised to be full of...

Take a second look at the Smithsonian Natural History Museum!

Wed, 14 Apr 2004 13:56:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - My duties of living in D.C. include playing host and tour guide to family, friends, and friends of friends who visit the area. While I occasionally get tired of schlepping people around the monuments, I must admit that I do enjoy showing off my...

Shells is worth at least two visits during my trips to Florida!

Thu, 8 Apr 2004 00:16:36 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - Isn’t it funny how our tastes change over the years? Growing up, I ate everything but sauerkraut, cream cheese, and all kinds of seafood. Now, at a still-young 24, I get late-night cravings for those foods. The sauerkraut and cream cheese aren’...

Relaxation is a given at the aptly-named Siesta Key

Mon, 5 Apr 2004 14:03:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author Krissieliz - When I think of the ultimate vacation, my mind always fancies a beach trip. Nothing relaxes me more than lounging on a powdery white beach, listening to the calming roll of turquoise waves and feeling warm breezes on the back of my neck. For those...