Epinions Recent Reviews for catheline

Disappointing

Sat, 14 Oct 2000 22:44:27 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - Brewster, MA is a lovely little Cape Cod town, with lots of Art galleries and a nice resort, Ocean Edge, where my husband and I stayed for a long weekend recently.

I had been to Chillingsworth a couple of times about five years ago, and had...

A great little Sri-Lankan restaurant

Sat, 29 Apr 2000 21:23:19 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - Background

From Indian to Indonesian, Malaysian to Vietnamese, I thought I had tried at least a little bit of every type of Asian/South Asian cuisine. When I moved near NYC, I kept trying out different types of cuisine, from Peruvian...

Blanche de Bruges: The perfect light beer with Ginger notes

Tue, 11 Apr 2000 12:37:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - The Blanche de Bruges, incidentally the "only bottle-conditioned wheat beer imported to America" (ref. Belgian Experts website listed) is one of my favorites for a couple of reasons.

First I should say I am a HUGE Belgian beer fan,...

A restful, fun getaway for a pregnant woman and her hubby

Fri, 7 Apr 2000 14:51:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - My husband and I were thinking of taking a few days on our own before finally being three and no longer two. We felt we wanted a romantic getaway that wouldn't tire me out. I am a little afraid of flying in normal times, and in my condition, it's not...

Surprisingly French

Fri, 7 Apr 2000 10:54:28 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - When I was recently invited by friends living in D.C. to go to a place called "Bistro Francais," I had a few doubts as to the authenticity of the place. I had passed by the place while walking down M Street in the Georgetown area before, but...

A Great Lebanese Addy

Wed, 5 Apr 2000 13:35:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - When I decided to take a few days off and visit D.C., this great capital city, I was told by my Lebanese grandmother that I should definitely try one of its Lebanese restaurants. "They have better Lebanese restaurants than in NY!" she said...

A good little Thai restaurant

Sun, 19 Mar 2000 13:34:51 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - Thai Basil, located downstairs on a Newbury Street sidewalk, is truly a nice little restaurant. It's not "fantastic" by any means, but it will satisfy anyone's craving for good, honest and affordable Thai cuisine.

The...

Elegant American Dining

Thu, 2 Mar 2000 18:59:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - The Rowes Warf Dining room is one of the most elegant American restaurants I have been to in Boston. Set in the large and imposing Rowes Warf Hotel, it is a place where business meetings happen, Questions are popped, where fancy clothes are not out of...

Zed's has moved! Still good though

Tue, 29 Feb 2000 13:07:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - After reading all the positive reviews about this Ethiopian restaurant on Epinions, I decided to write down the addy and go try it out. I spent a few days in DC, just got back and I will say this much: This city has great restaurants! And an amazing...

Business Class on BA

Thu, 24 Feb 2000 19:10:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - This is how I usually get to fly on British Airways, and I think it's absolutely great. The reason I get this perk is either for business purposes or because of frequent flyer miles.

Let me explain: it takes 80,000 frequent flyer miles to...

Keep in touch with World Events and Issues

Thu, 24 Feb 2000 18:18:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - When I majored in International Relations at Wellesley College, the first thing that was on the required weekly assignments of my first class was: read the Economist. I already had a subscription to this magazine, but little did I know it was so...

Neuhaus: The world's best INDUSTRIAL chocolates

Thu, 24 Feb 2000 16:35:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - I just read a great review (like many of his reviews) by Gregbnyc on the "World's best chocolate." I'd like to make a long addendum/commentary.

About Neuhaus: Not the world's best chocolate, not by a long shot. But you're right in...

Great airline

Thu, 24 Feb 2000 02:39:17 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - I chose to take Qantas when I went to Sydney, Australia from San Francisco back in 1997.

To start with, this airline hasn't had a crash yet. Okay, it's probably because it specializes in long distances and flies less than others... But STILL,...

Paris is Paris is PARIS!

Wed, 23 Feb 2000 17:04:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - Just as New York is New York and Vienna is Vienna, nothing can compare to Paris but Paris itself. I am also French, and I adore Paris. One thing is for sure, as for New York: If you don't have money, you won't enjoy Paris in the long run, because it is...

Moroccan/Tunisian/French

Wed, 23 Feb 2000 12:28:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - L'Orange Bleue. For some of you who understand French, the title will remind you of Tintin, for one of his comic books and films was entitled "Les Oranges Bleues." What it means is the "Blue Orange," and the outside facade of the...

Where you should have a drink

Tue, 22 Feb 2000 18:17:40 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - Empire Tap Room... I must have spent over 100 evenings at this place. Where should I start? The first time I went to the Tap Room was to have dinner; it was spring, and we decided to eat outside. The inside area is really a bar in a narrow space, with a...

No... not Greek, not exactly

Tue, 22 Feb 2000 04:05:22 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - Being half-Greek, and having lived in Greece for a few years, I had the chance to taste real Greek food, in homes, where the best food usually is, in that country. A little bit like in Italy you might say: it's hard to find a good Greek restaurant in...

Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant: An industrial macrobrewery?

Mon, 21 Feb 2000 20:19:20 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - Gordon Biersch is no longer a simple microbrewery. In the Bay Area alone you can count 3 Gordon Biersch breweries, the one in San Francisco, one in Palo Alto, one in San Jose. Heck, they even have one in Las Vegas now. One thing is for sure, the beer...

Is Kashmir clean?

Mon, 21 Feb 2000 17:40:32 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - Kashmir was my favourite Indian restaurant in the Newbury/Copley area of Boston when I lived there. I would probably go there twice a month, sometimes more often. I tried chicken vindaloo, chicken dopiaza, tikka massala, a few of the tandooris, different...

Good Thai!

Mon, 21 Feb 2000 17:07:12 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - This spot holds a special place in my heart, since it is the restaurant I most frequented when I was at Wellesley College. It was close to the school, and it was great. The service was friendly and prompt, the decor was nothing special but airy and...

Josephine Baker: a tribute

Sun, 20 Feb 2000 05:00:48 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - This restaurant, owned and managed by Jean-Claude Baker, is a tribute to his adoptive mother, Josephine Baker, the singer, yes. I point out "adoptive" because you'll notice right away that Jean-Claude is 100% French Caucasian, which was not...

Don't serve me warm caviar!

Sat, 19 Feb 2000 21:27:07 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - Okay, this restaurant is one I will never forget. Went there with my husband to celebrate our anniversary. Great setting, deep velvet red draperies, candles, brass, etc... Very chic, elegant. I was pleased for the first few minutes. The wine list...

The best bread in town?

Sat, 19 Feb 2000 20:59:16 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - As a Frenchwoman, I know my bread pretty well, and although it pains me a little to say it, Balthazar's bread is better than bread I've gotten in 90% of French restaurants in France. Just fabulous. No wonder it has a great Bakery business as well...

Cooked the way you like it

Sat, 19 Feb 2000 18:36:24 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - Morton's of Chicago has been a favourite of steak lovers in Boston for a long time now. The service formula is really unique and might turn some people off, but it's all part of the Morton's experience, so go with it and smile: a cart with raw packaged...

Peanut Sauce, Lemongrass, and Spices

Fri, 18 Feb 2000 18:14:57 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author catheline - Straits Cafe is a Singaporean haven in San Francisco, unfortunately located in an isolated part of the city. There really isn't much to do in the immediate surrounding area. Best thing to do is make reservations and get there on time. You might...