Epinions Recent Reviews for argyle

Mmmm... goat

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 13:33:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - On Moody Street in Waltham, there are 3 or 4 excellent Indian restaurants. This one is simply my favorite. I can't quite put my finger on why I prefer this one over the others; I just do.

On a weekday night, the place is usually more than...

Losing stars by the minute.

Thu, 15 Mar 2001 12:59:22 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - I used to love Vinny Testa's. The food was great, and they gave you plenty of it at a fantastic price. Here was an Italian restaurant that admitted that pasta is, in fact, very cheap. If you went hungry here, it was your own fault.

This is,...

What's that blinding light?

Wed, 14 Mar 2001 19:06:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - Ristorante Donatello sits on a small hill overlooking Route 1 in Saugus, Massachusetts. In the fall, the all-glass facade brilliantly catches the setting sun...

... and reflects it into the eyes of rush-hour traffic.

This is how I...

A good movie, destined for obscurity

Mon, 12 Mar 2001 16:33:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - You've probably never heard of this film. It was released in 1995, and sank below the waves. I heard of it only by chance, and first saw it on a bootleg tape copied from the Sundance Channel.

Yep. Sundance. Home of the best movies nobody...

Hey, it works.

Thu, 8 Mar 2001 13:58:05 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - I can say nothing truly good or bad about the Oritron 200 DVD player. It is the definition of "mediocre." But in not being good people may choose to consider it bad. This would be a disservice.

It works well, and is cheap. I...

The best pancakes ever. Really.

Wed, 7 Mar 2001 18:23:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - The Neighborhood is the type of tiny, hole-in-the-wall restaurant that most people wouldn't give a second glance. It's also the type, fortunately, that the wise few not only give a second glance, they give it a full five stars.

Don't try to...

20 years later, something worth playing!.

Wed, 7 Mar 2001 17:55:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - I had an Atari 2600 growing up, which, in the early 80s was the definitive game console. Not that it was great, mind you. No, it was pretty mediocre... but it was the best the time period had to offer.

Case in point, the Spider-Man game...

The best roasting pan I've ever owned.

Wed, 7 Mar 2001 17:08:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - I've owned two Calphalon roasters in the last 10 years. One was Commercial, the other Professional.

The Commercial was impossible to clean properly (a common complaint about that line), and was used maybe a half-dozen times before it was...

Good food and a great workout

Thu, 15 Feb 2001 17:11:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - I love my Le Creuset cookware. My wife hates it, but we'll get to that later.

The casseroles are cast iron, coated with enamel. This allows for even heat distribution, while still being relatively non-stick.

Better heat...

Nothing fancy, but a good place to go after work

Wed, 18 Oct 2000 16:31:58 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - This comment was added on 11/11/00.

Thackeray's is being closed, as the holder of their lease has decided to expand the motel that is also on the property. It will be closed forever by Thanksgiving 2000.

If you're reading...

Great trip, but diminished service

Wed, 18 Oct 2000 15:50:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - I just returned from a Boston-to-Bermuda(-and-back)cruise aboard the Norwegian Majesty, and it was one of the best weeks of my life. (Note that the main epinions page for this ship says that it travels to Acapulco and San Juan, but it doesn't.) This is...

Good camera, great company

Tue, 8 Aug 2000 10:48:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - This review will be divided into two roughly equal parts: the camera, and the customer service.

The camera: Although a new user (especially one used to a traditional camera) might find its vertical configuration a bit strange, the...

I loved it, and love it for ending.

Mon, 7 Aug 2000 12:54:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - When I was a kid, I loved "Garfield." These days, I don't even read it. Same goes for a great many comic strips, including "Family Circus" and "Robotman." Once they were funny. Now it's the same dumb thing week after...

What do you mean "Your waitress went home"?

Thu, 3 Aug 2000 12:14:03 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - Houlihan's has pretty decent food. I love their baked potato soup, personally, and have failed to duplicate it on several occasions. However, no soup will ever get me to go back to a Houlihan's, as eventually the total lack of professional service wore...

Smokin' Pro: A wonderful grill, if you know what you're doing.

Mon, 31 Jul 2000 09:34:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - New material added at the bottom -- 8/8/2000

When I decided to replace my backyard grill, I decided it was time to step up to a professional quality griller/smoker... a true barbecue. I came to epinions to see what items were out...

LendingTree: As in all things, people are the problem

Wed, 19 Jul 2000 14:30:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - My wife and I refinanced our mortgage with a company we contacted via LendingTree. The service itself does precisely what it claims: it distributes your information to participating lenders and gets you up to four quotes. Any problems experienced after...

Because YOU fit the suit!

Tue, 18 Jul 2000 12:34:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - Gen-Xers might recognize my title. For those of you who don't...

There was an episode of the Brady Bunch (yes, this IS a review of Batman Beyond -- I'm getting there) when Greg was given the chance to be a rock star. He was going to be...

Have it from a tap, or drink something else.

Tue, 18 Jul 2000 10:24:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - Anybody who tells you that Guinness' draught-in-a-can is as good as Guinness from a genuine tap is either not paying attention, or just lying to you. As a rule of thumb, no beer from a can or bottle will ever taste as good as from a tap...

You can tell it's a vampire flick: look at all the stiffs!

Tue, 18 Jul 2000 09:23:48 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - You know you're in trouble when Roger Daltrey is the best actor in a film. You also know you're in trouble when the creators of the film make Vampirella's costume more concealing than it is in the comics. Here's a hint guys: we weren't...

Mouse? What's a mouse?

Mon, 17 Jul 2000 16:48:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - When I started developing pain in my wrist, I decided to head off a full blown case of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and invest in some ergonomic peripherals. I've never regretted it.

The Logitech TrackMan Marble FX is the best trackball I've ever...

Get used to being surprised

Mon, 17 Jul 2000 15:51:16 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - You studied history in high school, and again in college. You've heard all about the Reformation of the church, the colonization of the western hemisphere, and the Industrial Revolution. There doesn't seem to be anything new to say on these...

Nicolas Cage's worst film

Mon, 17 Jul 2000 14:51:32 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - When Cage makes a great film, it's a GREAT film. And when he makes a bad film, it's so unerringly AWFUL it could make you swear you'll never rent another video as long as you live. "Vampire's Kiss" is distinctly in the latter category.
...

Not up to their usual standards

Tue, 27 Jun 2000 17:10:55 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - Square Soft is known for "cinematic" role playing games. Their typical RPGs include the Final Fantasy series, and Parasite Eve, all of which are beautifully rendered, but require little thought or action from the player, other...

Durable and dependable

Tue, 27 Jun 2000 16:54:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - I have a small mountain of Calphalon Professional Nonstick cookware. I hardly ever cook in anything else. It's a dream to use and clean-up's a snap. (Okay... I cook and my wife cleans up, so it's always a snap for me. Oink.) But it really is...

Not really for little kids

Mon, 26 Jun 2000 14:12:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author argyle - The influences of "Stalag 17" quite visible, the setting of this movie actually had more in common with a concentration camp than a prison camp. Not exactly a major error there, but it led to a truly enormous blunder:

This movie is...