Epinions Recent Reviews for S._Thomas

Washington Mutual's Great

Fri, 21 Apr 2000 20:26:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - I can't say enough good things about Washington Mutual. It has to be the most pleasant banking experience I've had; its tellers and managers are extremely friendly, there are branches seemingly everywhere (at least in north/west L.A.), and they offer...

Don't Rely On Reliance

Fri, 21 Apr 2000 20:17:14 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - I've never experienced such unprofessional service in my life (how's that for an opener?). I used to be insured by State Farm, but once I bought my new car, I could no longer afford it. So I went online and found Reliance National (now Reliance...

Ivar's On the Waterfront Not To Be Missed

Mon, 13 Mar 2000 21:21:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - This restaurant has become one of the highlights of the Seattle waterfront, and for good reason. The fish 'n' chips stand on the street is yummy enough, but the restaurant on the bay side of Pier 54 raises Ivar's to a whole new level, that of a premier...

Beth's Cafe: Coffee House, Cafe, Diner, Dive

Mon, 13 Mar 2000 21:02:03 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - The promo for Beth's on the previous page calls it a "dive," and there's no arguing that fact; it's a coffee house, it's a diner, it's a cafe, but any way you slice it, it's a dive. The walls are paneled in cheap wood-simulation fiberboard (at...

Good Food, Great View at Anthony's

Mon, 13 Mar 2000 20:43:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - The Everett waterfront is not known for its beauty; the one exception to this reputation, however, is Anthony's Homeport. This waterfront seafood restaurant is one of Everett's finest, and the small Anthony's chain is one of the finest in Western...

If You've Never Tried Cuban Food, Try Versaille

Fri, 10 Mar 2000 00:01:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - Honestly, I don't know what Versaille has to do with Cuban food, but I love the restaurant. It can be crowded on weekend nights, but I've never had to wait longer than thirty minutes, and it's worth it anyway. I've never tasted anything like it; the...

A Neat Old Spaghetti Factory

Thu, 9 Mar 2000 23:49:59 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - There seems to be a Spaghetti Factory in every major city up and down the West Coast, but the one on Sunset Boulevard is a special one. I'm told that it resides in an old warehouse that Roy Rogers used to own, and even if he didn't, well, it's still a...

If You Like Grease, Don't Miss The Pantry

Thu, 9 Mar 2000 23:29:24 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - The Pantry is just what it sounds like: a storehouse of heavy, traditional American fare, made from the most traditional ingredients: flour, eggs, milk, meat 'n potatoes. And, like most pantries I know, it's not the cleanest of places. Still, it seems...

Two "Olive Garden" Reviews In One

Wed, 8 Mar 2000 21:42:35 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - If you think yourself experienced in the culinary arts and know the difference between 'good' and 'bad' Italian food, then the following is for you:

The Olive Garden is nothing more than a shopping-mall parking-lot reheat house of fancy...

If I Had to Pick a Jerry's, This Would Be It

Wed, 8 Mar 2000 20:16:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - It happens to be where I proposed to my fiancee (to her surprise and mine), so it will always be something special, but of all the glitzy JFDs, I'd pick this one. It's one of the most removed, in upscale Marina Del Rey, but far enough from the really...

If You've Got Insomnia, This Is The Cafe

Wed, 8 Mar 2000 19:44:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - I love the Insomnia Cafe. I'd love it even more if it weren't so crowded all the time. I figure it must be one of the best in the area, because of all the coffee shops on Beverly Boulevard (including the famed "Swingers" cafe), the Insomnia's...

The Hard Rock Cafe's O.K.

Wed, 8 Mar 2000 19:25:55 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - I don't know too many people from L.A. who frequent the Hard Rock Cafe (whether it be the one on La Cienega at the Beverly Center or the one at the Universal CityWalk)--probably because, unless you're from out of town, it's just not worth it. I've taken...

This Place Is Fat!

Wed, 8 Mar 2000 19:07:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - As burger stands go, I must say that Fatburger has got to be one of the greatest; the food's better than McDonalds or Burger King, the menu's bigger than In 'N Out's, and it's actually surprisingly healthy... Or so I'm told. Word has it that the...

When I Think of Thai Food, I Think "Chan Dara"

Tue, 7 Mar 2000 19:56:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - It's true; in the seemingly endless variety of L.A. restaurants, not to mention the hundreds of Thai sit-down and takeout joints around town, the first thing I think of when someone mentions Thai food is Chan Dara. It's a small restaurant chain, with...

Canter's: Something Real, Something Fake

Tue, 7 Mar 2000 19:35:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - Yeah, Canter's has been a part of L.A. since Paramount and the Warner Bros. moved in, or something like that, and it's got the architecture and photos to prove it. There is something very real going on there--ultimately, it's just a place you know you...

Acapulco's Great for the Price

Tue, 7 Mar 2000 18:53:51 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - I've been to Acapulco Mexican Restaurant on La Cienega a couple of times now, and I haven't been disappointed. Granted, I ordered the same thing both times--the big $7 nachos--but what a deal! Just seven dollars, and you get a plate of nachos with the...

Why Is "All In The Family" Still on the Air? Here's Why...

Wed, 2 Feb 2000 18:20:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - I've heard people deride "All In The Family" as of late; in the wake of recent criticism of pro athletes and other public figures who tend to shoot their allegedly racist mouths off, "AITF"'s been questioned as to why it's on the air...

Soundgarden--It's Alive!!! (and Loud)

Wed, 2 Feb 2000 17:33:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - Soundgarden's "Louder Than Love" debuted in 1989 on A&M Records, the major label that would become their home until the band's split in 1997-98, and Seattle was never the same afterward. It was a milestone for this fledgling powerhouse,...

Los Angeles Times: The L.A. Times Telemarketing Onslaught

Wed, 19 Jan 2000 19:47:54 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - Merciless. That's about the only way I can describe the L.A. Times. Their advertising is merciless, their business practices are merciless, and their continual sucking up of all local news talent is merciless. Not that I can blame them,...

TBN Lacks Some Serious Heart

Mon, 17 Jan 2000 22:55:11 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - Praise Jesus! Praise him with song, with dance, and with a twenty-four hour cable network--operators are standing by!

From what I've seen of this network, it has some real ethical problems to face. There are the occasional speakers who may...

Riven: The Sequel to Myst for Mac, Windows: No Splattering In Riven

Mon, 17 Jan 2000 21:16:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - If you're really green to the world of PC gaming, if you're not ready for (or not interested in) all the shooting, strategy or role-playing games (RPGs), and if you really like puzzles, you might give Riven a try. The only difficulty (particularly if...

Take Advantage of Red Hook E.S.B.!

Mon, 17 Jan 2000 18:55:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - I used to live about twenty miles from the Red Hook brewery in Woodinville, WA, and I regret not taking more advantage of it. Red Hook constantly produces some of the best beers, and the Extra Special Bitter has got to be my favorite. Perhaps I'm...

Job Trak: I Love Job Trak!

Mon, 17 Jan 2000 18:27:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - Seriously, it's the only job database I use. I've been to most all the big databases (Monster Board, Yahoo! Jobs), and found they were just too big and unfocused. I also registered with several recruitment services (Wetfeet, etc.) right out of college,...

I, Too, Love Animal Planet--More Steve Irwin!

Fri, 14 Jan 2000 23:07:14 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - My father and I discovered "The Crocodile Hunter" a year ago, before he'd appeared on all the late-night talk shows, and we loved him from the start. Here was this crazy Aussie zoologist (Steve Irwin) and his wife (Terri) tramping around the...

Don't Miss Wrigley Field!

Thu, 13 Jan 2000 22:48:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author S._Thomas - At the rate old baseball parks are being replaced, it may soon be gone. On the other hand, the Chicago Tribune Corp. has created such a unique situation there, Wrigley Field may be the only stadium in America where people go to see the stadium and...