Epinions Recent Reviews for jlyons42

Look at the pretty colors....

Mon, 18 Dec 2000 17:08:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - I have recently embarked on a quest to become a Girly Girl. Having spent the last eight years of my life rolling out of bed and into some clothes, then leaving right away for work or school, I decided it's finally time I do something about my...

Persistent Color

Mon, 18 Dec 2000 15:19:21 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - I'm not a lipstick kind of girl. I always feel strangely conspicuous when I'm wearing it, mostly because I worry about it rubbing off and leaving me with blotchy lips or, worse, red teeth. But recently, I was a Bride, and we all know what that means:...

That's A-lotta-money!

Thu, 7 Dec 2000 15:40:48 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - There's been a lot of fuss lately over Columbus' new Arena District, including the Buca di Beppo restaurant. I'd heard they have huge portions of good food, but not much else about the place. It's right outside the arena doors, and we had hockey...

Groceries: Hot Chiks!

Tue, 5 Dec 2000 15:15:06 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - A little over a year ago, I decided I was going to be a vegetarian (again). I really meant it this time, so I invested in a few "just like meat" products. One of these was Morningstar Farms' Chik Nuggets, and even though the vegetarianism...

Windchimes Chinese Restaurant

Tue, 28 Nov 2000 13:11:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - Looking for good Chinese food in an attractive restaurant? Give Windchimes a try if you're ever in the Columbus area. It's located in Dublin, northwest of the city - and about five minutes from where I work, which means I eat lunch there rather more...

China Dynasty

Mon, 27 Nov 2000 18:41:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - When I moved to Columbus, I was happy to discover that there's no shortage of good Chinese restaurants in town. Sure, most of the food is Americanized, but sometimes that's what I crave. China Dynasty is reasonably close to my house, and they offer a...

Let's Do Fondue!

Mon, 30 Oct 2000 16:07:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - Believe it or not, there's a chain restaurant I actually like - The Melting Pot. As you, the astute reader, have probably guessed from the review title, The Melting Pot is a fondue restaurant, and that's the main draw.

Nobody likes to make...

Mediocrity at its best

Sat, 28 Oct 2000 10:43:50 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - Last night, I decided I felt like being frustrated, so my husband, a friend and I decided to go to Outback Steakhouse. The food, we remembered, was pretty good the last time we were there - two years ago. And the service wasn't that awful, was it?
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On line pet supplies: Petopia? I don't think so.

Tue, 29 Aug 2000 22:46:21 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - Late November, 1999

I need a Christmas gift for my greyhound, Lovey. Having shopped at Petopia since they opened their virtual doors, I decided to order from them - plus, there was a $10 off coupon.

Not wanting to go overboard, I...

Bagels and Lunch

Tue, 29 Aug 2000 11:18:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - I’ve lived near an Einstein Brothers store for about eight years now – but a bad review by a friend kept me from trying the place until this year. Now I’m wondering what took me so long.

The Food (and Prices)
Einstein Brothers, of...

You'll go Loony for Lunar

Wed, 24 May 2000 23:10:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - I'd been looking for a copy of Final Fantasy Anthology when I ran across Lunar: Silver Star Story in the Playstation aisle. The packaging intrigued me - a cardboard box, which promised an "artbook" and a cloth map, as well as a music CD and a...

The Alpha and Omega of RPGs

Sun, 14 May 2000 16:46:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - Xenogears is my all-time favorite role-playing game. Its storyline, character development, and music can't be beat. The gameplay leaves a bit to be desired, but when you've got a plot as complex and fascinating as this one, a few hours of tedium are...

Cute and Predictable

Sun, 23 Apr 2000 15:40:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - I watched this movie with my 16-year-old sister, who had apparently already seen it three times; my mother; and my fiance (the two of us are in our 20s). Everyone enjoyed the lighthearted story, even at its most predictable.

The actors do a...

The Olive Garden: Watered-Down and Washed Out

Tue, 4 Apr 2000 12:47:20 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - When I lived in an area with few local restaurants, I often wound up at the Olive Garden. Once upon a time, one could expect to receive decent service and tasty food; sadly, over the past two years, the quality of the restaurant has declined...

"Vapid Bride"

Mon, 3 Apr 2000 18:09:38 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - Are you looking for a wedding dress, but have no idea what your options are? Pick up a copy of Modern Bride. Already have your dress ordered, or at least have a vague inkling of what style you might like, or have an internet connection? Save...

Bittman, Mark: How to Cook Everything: Inspired Home Cooking

Sun, 2 Apr 2000 21:56:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - Mark Bittman’s "How to Cook Everything" should be on the shelf of every person who cooks at home – ever. It’s packed with top-notch recipes that are as easy as your old standbys, but will add excitement to your dinner table. Bittman also...

House of Japan: Raucous Fun

Sun, 26 Mar 2000 13:38:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - The House of Japan restaurant, located about 20 minutes northwest of downtown Columbus, offers a lively, fun option for dining out. It's a teppanyaki/Japanese steakhouse; for those unfamiliar with the concept, this means that your table, which you will...

A shining example of family film.

Thu, 23 Mar 2000 14:43:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - This movie epitomizes what family films should be. It's not a watered-down, sugar-coated story about yet another talking dog or wacky scientist. Instead, it is a tale of the magic and wonder of being a child. Even the most cynical of my 20something...

Try a local place instead.

Thu, 23 Mar 2000 00:40:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - I used to love Friday's - I have so many points on my Frequent Friday's card I'm entitled to free appetizers for the next hundred years. But then I moved from a small town without much selection in restaurant-land to a growing city with tons of great...

Ahh.. Arthuriana

Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:48:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - Put simply, I adore this book. I first read it last summer, and have already re-read it once and listened to the unabridged audiobook. I've always been a sucker for all things Arthurian, although I don't claim to be a scholar on the subject, and I'm...

Shimmering Storytelling

Wed, 22 Mar 2000 11:14:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - I highly recommend listening to the unabridged audiobook version of this story, for exactly that reason - it's a story, and Amy Tan is a first rate storyteller. If you haven't heard her read her own works, you're missing out. The intricate plots are...

Overpriced and Undercooked

Wed, 22 Mar 2000 00:11:02 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - It's probably easy for me to say this, and hard for the food service to do anything about, but BGSU's dining services needs a wake up call. Limited hours, stereotypical "cafeteria food", and through-the-roof prices add up to a mediocre (at...

Beep Beep!

Tue, 21 Mar 2000 14:49:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - After three years at a University with a T1, I had come to take a fast connection for granted. Then, I moved to Columbus, and had to use a dialup connection with a 56K modem. To make matters worse, the phone lines in my new apartment were very noisy,...

Comprehensive Beginner's Book

Sun, 19 Mar 2000 17:04:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - Want to cook Chinese food at home, but don't know where to start? This is the book for you. Martin Yan covers selecting and using tools (like a wok), basic techniques, and even gives a list of ingredients to keep around for a basic Chinese pantry. The...

Columbus: A Wonderful City

Sun, 19 Mar 2000 14:44:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jlyons42 - Columbus is a great city to visit or to live in. Being from Pittsburgh, I never thought I'd say this about a city in Ohio, but now that I've lived in Columbus for nearly a year, I feel like I have to recommend this place to everyone.

Columbus...