Barcelona and a bit beyond (if you've got a car) -- long review

Tue, 28 Jan 2003 12:47:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - (sorry for the capitalization errors -- my keyboard is acting up):

My husband and I visited the north and east of Spain. it's been years in waiting (we went to Rio (check out my review at

I almost don't want to write this, but the restaurant is so awesome, that...

Wed, 17 Jul 2002 23:12:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - I almost don't want write this review, but the restaurant is so awesome, that I'd feel guilty not to give it kudos when I should.

This restaurant has been on my list of favorite restaurants for over ten years now. It is so good, I always...

Comfort food, luxury food, regional specialties, all on the menu here

Mon, 28 May 2001 01:36:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - I first dined at Gordon's House of Fine Eats at a friend's "Leo/Virgo" Birthday party. She had invited all of her many Leo and Virgo birthday friends to eat at Gordon's House of Fine Eats.

The crowd, although bonded by the zodiac, was...

our wonderful drinks

Mon, 28 May 2001 01:09:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - A friend and I were visiting Manhattan for a brief break from our hectic jobs in the Silicon Valley.

The trip was completely on whim, so many of our activities in NYC were also spontaneous affairs. We did not have reservations at Balthazar on...

great for everyday cooking

Sat, 26 May 2001 01:00:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - I have a commercial anodized calphalon cookware set -- and I always come back to my tools of the trade. In fact, I bought my tools of the trade set after owning, using, and becoming disgruntled with my calphalon.

I use my TOTT cookware for...

skin has never been better

Fri, 1 Sep 2000 20:41:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - I have used a number of lotions -- ranging in price and ambitions. I always come back to Neutrogena, and this time, to Neutrogena Healthy Skin.

I have blotchy skin and I have occasional breakouts. I use Neutrogena Healthy Skin day and night...

Love this toner -- it works and has a great scent

Fri, 1 Sep 2000 20:25:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - I was dragged to a BeneFit store by a friend of mine who wanted to show me some of their products. I must have been wearing a sign that said "Sell lots and lots of products to me" because I was assailed by a salesperson within one minute of...

The skin around my eyes are grateful...

Fri, 1 Sep 2000 20:00:10 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - I got hooked on Origins after using their eye cream ("eye doctor"). I had been using another eye cream that just didn't agree with my skin (someone mentioned pH at one point to me). This other eye cream actually _dried_ the skin around my...

I usually like origins, but...

Fri, 1 Sep 2000 19:38:57 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - I have a mixture of several brands in my skin care and makeup basket, and there _are_ about 2-3 brands that predominate. One of these brands is Origins.

I was hooked on Origins after using their eye cream ("eye doctor"). I had been...

Great Korean Food in LA with great ambience

Fri, 1 Sep 2000 18:29:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - I grew up in Los Angeles, and I remember the monthly trips my mother and I used to take to Koreatown from the suburbs. We made it a very special time between us, where we would take time for a meal in the midst of shopping for Korean groceries.
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Yes they do go together, chicken and waffles

Fri, 1 Sep 2000 17:43:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - My husband and I first heard about Roscoe's chicken and waffles at (of all places), a car dealership. We were looking at cars with a salesperson, when a guy walked in with his son. Our salesperson jumped up (!) and ran over to the visitor and...

my first digital camera and I love it (update: honeymoon is over)

Fri, 1 Sep 2000 16:56:45 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - This review was first written in 9/00...it's been nearly a year now, and the camera has completely broken -- I've written my update at the bottom of this review....

I am an avid amateur photographer in love with my 35mm and SLR (non...

Like eating in a neighbor's home

Thu, 2 Mar 2000 05:19:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - An old friend and I decided to go out to dinner and we decided on Chow (at first when he said "chow's always good" I thought he was agreeing on dinner being a good idea). It took me a few puzzled looks to realize that Chow was the name of a...

Posh and "Rich"

Thu, 17 Feb 2000 15:25:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - My husband and I were directed to Palio by the concierge at the Waldorf Astoria. We were looking for a nice dinner, and the concierge promptly made dinner reservations for us at Palio. We were a bit impressed at the enthusiastic recommendation, and...

Simple Spaghetti

Wed, 16 Feb 2000 19:58:35 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - I love the Old Spaghetti Factory. I've been to four star restaurants, and dives, and neighborhood bistros...and OSF is one of my favorites. The food is reliable, the service is fast, and well, it's great bang for the buck food.

The purists...

Fondue Fun

Wed, 16 Feb 2000 19:38:27 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - La Fondue is a yuppie favorite, with its denim-clad servers, posh and romantic decor, and its interactive fondue focus. It was one of my favorite dining experiences and my husband, friends and I have travelled a great distance from Berkeley to Saratoga...

A ruined birthday

Wed, 16 Feb 2000 19:15:22 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - I've been to Rivoli twice, and the second time was such an awful experience that I have never gone to Rivoli again (it's been about 2 years since that vow). My opinion at first seemed more the exception than the rule -- however, I've been hearing more...

Simple, almost comfort food

Wed, 16 Feb 2000 18:55:16 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - I had my first meal at Cafe Rouge on a recent lunch outing with an old friend. We decided to meet on 4th Street, and having never eaten at Cafe Rouge, I decided to take the opportunity to check it out.

I liked it -- the menu is meat-centric,...

Festive and Jolly

Wed, 16 Feb 2000 15:01:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - I was first introduced to Cha Cha Cha by a friend who lives near the Haight -- his routine was to walk down the street, put himself on the waitlist (they don't take reservations here), go back home, hang out a bit, then walk back when time was up.
...

Great if you don't wash your own dishes

Mon, 14 Feb 2000 20:04:52 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - When I received my calphalon hard anodized set for a holiday present a few years back, I was thrilled to move on from my assortment of second hand pots and pans (a collection of revere ware, and grocery store purchases).

The heat...

Honeymoon In Rio

Tue, 16 Nov 1999 20:33:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cristine - Ever felt like getting away from it all but want to do something a little different (ie,"not Hawaii?")? That's what we decided to do for our honeymoon -- after months of detail-oriented planning and high emotional drama, we decided to go...

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