© 1999-2008 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/user-chelledun Recent reviews written by member chelledun en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_446236167812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Those who know me well know of my disdain for soup/sandwich/baked good chains such as Panera, McAlister’s, Au Bon Pian, or Corner Bakery. I typically find the offerings at these franchises to be high on bulk but low on favor. One can nearly... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446236167812 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:24:34 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446236167812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_446092578436?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Contrary to popular belief, Vegas is not that cheap these days. Quality entertainment, in particular, often comes with a hefty price tag. For this reason, the Chelledun family picked just one show on our recent Vegas trip. The consensus was the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~446092578436 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:47:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_446092578436?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_445987851908?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Recently, I visited two very, very tall Chicago buildings in the same weekend – the John Hancock Center and the Sears Tower. You might say it was for research purposes. I needed to know which of these substantially similar sky-high destinations... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445987851908 Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:07:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445987851908?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_445198012036?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Sometimes in the course of traveling, a site or attraction unexpectedly blows my expectations out of the water. Such was the case with the Fundacio Joan Miro, a shrine to an artist I'd heard very little about before my trip to Barcelona. We visited... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~445198012036 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:47:58 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_445198012036?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444659371652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - The Coen brothers' latest film offering, Burn After Reading, has been highly but oddly promoted. Even after seeing previews for this movie half a dozen times, I wasn't sure whether I was walking into a comedy, drama, or thriller. Nor did Mama... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444659371652 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 22:33:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444659371652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444345323140?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Ever so occasionally, I'm fortunate enough to become obsessed with something that is actually good for me. Exhibit A? See Jamba Juice. With hundreds of locations, this purveyor of tasty, healthy, fruity drinks offers smoothies, juices, and baked goods... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444345323140 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:33:08 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444345323140?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_444236336772?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - You've probably already heard something about Tropic Thunder on some news show or another - probably that it's offensive, cruel, or politically incorrect. What it is, in fact, is a spoof movie that takes a few not-so-gentle shots at Hollywood in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~444236336772 Tue, 9 Sep 2008 21:11:40 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_444236336772?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443970195076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Despite spending dozens of weekends in Chicago over the last four years, until recently I'd never made it to the holy grail of tourist attractions - the Sears Tower Skydeck. For those unfamiliar with the facility, the tallest building in Chicago opens... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443970195076 Sun, 7 Sep 2008 11:52:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443970195076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_443184942724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Sometimes a restaurant experience is so practically perfect I'm almost afraid to try and repeat it, for fear of spoiling the memory of the original. Such was the case with Mackinac Island's unassuming Village Inn, site of the most memorable meal of my... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~443184942724 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 09:42:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_443184942724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442783469188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I was literally giddy with excitement at the prospect of staying at the Desert Pearl Inn in Springdale, Utah. This Zion area hotel boasts absolute rave reviews from various travel websites and a website which showcases enticing photos of relaxation in... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442783469188 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:09:28 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442783469188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_442362334852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - After recently visiting the Hilton Chicago as part of the recent Chicago Meet and Greet, I was eager for a chance to stay at this hotel overnight. Luckily, an opportunity to do so presented itself recently, when six of my friends and I shacked up here... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~442362334852 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 17:43:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_442362334852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441654021764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Although we visit Walt Disney World resort frequently, we manage to keep each trip fresh by trying new restaurants and entertainment options. Most recently we paid a first visit to one of the Magic Kingdom&#146s most iconic eateries, The Plaza... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441654021764 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 20:36:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441654021764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441367694980?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Mr_chelledun and I don’t do a whole ton of outdoorsy things while on vacation, but after reading glowing reviews of Zion National Park, I felt compelled to add it to our Southwestern itinerary. I’m so glad I did – Zion and the neighboring... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441367694980 Sat, 16 Aug 2008 12:30:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441367694980?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_441160404612?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I recently found myself needing a last-minute place to stay while visiting friends in the suburbs of Indianapolis. One $55 Priceline bid later, and a night at the Doubletree Guest Suites Indianapolis/Carmel was mine. I might have been a smidge... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~441160404612 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:32:05 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_441160404612?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_440668753540?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Because I grew up being force-fed repeated viewings of “Gidget Goes to Rome” and “Three Coins in a Fountain”, I knew that Trevi Fountain would be at the very top of Mama Chelledun’s must-dos for our time in Rome. Accordingly, we arranged our... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440668753540 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:22:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_440668753540?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_440453926532?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - In an effort to better get to know the great state of Indiana, mr_chelledun and I typically make at least one visit each year to a different state park, staying on-site where possible. This year&#146s destination? Abe Martin Lodge at Brown... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440453926532 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 21:49:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_440453926532?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_440340745860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I passionately love good Polish food. So much, in fact, that I made mr_chelledun drive an extra hour and a half on what was already a six hour drive so I could get some at the famed Legs Inn in Cross Village, Michigan. Fortunately, it was worth... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~440340745860 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:08:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_440340745860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_439785983620?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Anyone in the northern Indiana area is likely familiar with the catchy commercials proclaiming, &#147There&#146s more than corn, in Indiana, there&#146s Indiana Bee-ee-eeech!&#148 After years of bombarding anyone who would listen with my fond... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~439785983620 Sun, 3 Aug 2008 21:06:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_439785983620?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_438735703684?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Back when I was far too young to understand the concept of “Vegas”, my grandma used to go there every few years to gamble. She would always bring me back a box of Ethel M chocolates in the brand’s signature octagonal box. The chocolate was rich, melty,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~438735703684 Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:10:55 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_438735703684?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_437974765188?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Mr_chelledun and I recently made the six hour pilgrimage from our home to the Straits of Mackinac for a little getaway. Rather than risk missing the last ferry to Mackinac Island and being stuck without lodging, we booked a room for the first night of... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~437974765188 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:58:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_437974765188?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_437842579076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I&#146ll admit it, I went into The Dark Knight with just a smidge of a bad attitude &#150 Batman just isn&#146t my favorite superhero, and I couldn&#146t get past Katie Holmes to truly appreciate Batman Begins. Still, after seeing a Rotten Tomato... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~437842579076 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:51:22 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_437842579076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_437547667076?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Chicago has so many culinary delights that only the truly fabulous are worthy of more than a single visit. Giordano&#146s is such a Windy City classic that the Chelledun families pays a visit to the chain at least two or three times annually... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~437547667076 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:01:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_437547667076?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_437291290244?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Against the advice of many, mr_chelledun and I booked a full five nights in Vegas during our West Coast extravaganza, including four on the Vegas Strip. While we were a bit tired of eating, drinking, and gambling by the end of the week, having so many... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~437291290244 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:28:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_437291290244?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436939427460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - I was dragged kicking and screaming into the first Hellboy film &#150 I thought it was a horror movie. In fact, it was an extremely well-done comic book adaptation, complete with plenty of action, drama, and comedy. I went eagerly to the second Hellboy... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436939427460 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:52:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436939427460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_436675382916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chelledun - Las Vegas&#146s Bellagio offers so many appealing-sounding restaurants it was tricky to pick just one for the 21st birthday celebration of my little sis Meldun. We ultimately settled on the relatively new Sensi, based on the recommendation of the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~436675382916 Wed, 9 Jul 2008 22:32:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_436675382916?linkin_id=8003929