Epinions Recent Reviews for kushnir

Nice machine, be prepared to learn it thought

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:13:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - This is not my first Saeco Espresso Machine. I started with the Vienna which is a basic no frills machine, which sounds like several of the reviewers needed to actually have instead of this one. I will admit that this has more programmable features...

Good Bargain, Good Location,

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:31:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - On our way to London we decided to break up the trip both coming and going since we live in California and didn’t want a full day of air travel. Last time we stayed on Central Park east, so this time we found this place which is two blocks from Times...

Pip Pip Old Man, it's that way!

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:05:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - Wanting our second visit to London to be more leisurely I did more research for our 10 day vacation. Our Silver Jet flight landed at Luton which is about 45 minutes north of London. There a shuttle takes you to the train station for the trip into town...

Saeco Vienna Basic Espresso

Mon, 2 Jan 2006 03:32:26 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - This machine has been in the Saeco line for a couple of years already and is the workhorse of the line. I am on my 3rd machine, since friends have hounded me for mine, and this have me an opportunity to sell them my machines and get a new one each time!...

DSC 36 inches of trouble

Sun, 13 Mar 2005 18:16:43 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - Well , I purchased this Grill about 5 years ago, and today is the 8 or 9 th time that I have half way dissembled it to repair, clean and to get it ready for what is probably the last season of operation. Based on the cost $ 3000. That is about 500 bucks...

This is not Dijon or Grey Poupon

Tue, 14 Jan 2003 04:15:09 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - What can one say about Mustards Grill? No this is not a place with an assortment of fresh domestic and imported mustards. It was named for the plant that populates the vineyards in between the vines, in early spring. The yellow topped mustard plant...

Not Mariposa, it's Mirepoix or Here's the Keys , Bub

Sat, 11 Jan 2003 14:02:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - I guess I enjoy cleaning up loose ends, so lets set the record straight. There is no Mariposa Restaurant in Windsor anymore…… Restaurants in Sonoma County change names as regular as Emeril LaGassy says BAM! About a year or so, the owners of the...

It's ZAZU not the Pitts.

Fri, 10 Jan 2003 22:12:31 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - As you pull into the gravel parking lot, and look for a space, you see that nothing much has changed on the outside from the Willowside Café which was there for many years, other than the name. It has been Zazu for over a year at least! You know Zazu,...

It is what it is.

Mon, 23 Dec 2002 04:26:35 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - Growing up in the city, it was one of the places that was so busy in the evening happy hour time, that they never checked my id for my age, or was it that I looked old then…. I guess I will never know. The attraction of the BV as it was called,...

Hot Pepper in Spa Land

Mon, 23 Dec 2002 00:58:57 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir -

The Catahoula Restaurant & Saloon is located in the historic Mount View Hotel on Lincoln Avenue in Calistoga. If you drive up highway 128, and come to the first stop light. Make a right turn, cross a small bridge, and after crossing the 2nd...

How about a Key Lime?

Wed, 11 Dec 2002 02:35:07 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - Ok, what’s the difference between a Mexican Lime and A Key Lime? Give UP? Nothing. When you do go to Florida and fall in love with the flavor of Key Lime, you can start looking for Mexican limes also, most of them are grown in the state of Sonora...

Come on in, Please

Tue, 10 Dec 2002 01:56:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - Why they called it Cinderella Bakery I will never know. No one who has worked there for the last 40 years has ever had the physique of a Cinderella nor have they ever been known for their baked goods.

The San Francisco Russian Community has...

What's is all the excitement about?

Fri, 6 Dec 2002 16:22:05 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - While coming to the City for early Christmas Shopping we decided to try a few new restaurants that had received rave reviews. After all, how may times can you go to Boulevard and try and hold a conversation? Or the Carnelian Room and hold on to your...

EQUUS in Santa Rosa, a classic style of a dining experience

Fri, 6 Dec 2002 04:24:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - First of all you will never find this restaurant in the town of Sonoma, because it just isn’t there anymore, and it never has been. Yes it is located in Sonoma County but in the city of Santa Rosa. Now that we have that straight, let’s tall about...

A Private Hideaway

Wed, 4 Dec 2002 03:07:14 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - Now if you are every looking for a place for a romantic quiet evening, that also has rooms and is considered a lodge (now it would be called a bed and breakfast), than this is the place to go.

You enter into a small living area with a...

A must see, in the Sonoma Wine Country

Sun, 1 Dec 2002 18:37:03 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - Nice scenery, great wines, oh come on what can you really say about a winery?

Well, since most of the wineries nowadays are owned by a couple of large conglomerates, there is a lot to say about the uniqueness of the Foppiano Winery located on...

Not in Santa Barbara, you say?

Sun, 1 Dec 2002 01:32:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - This property was just recently completed in 2000 and the newness shows in its lack of ware and tare

The property sits on 1000 acres, which has beach access and fantastic views of the Santa Barbara coast. Although not located in Santa...

Should have bought Hartmann

Sat, 30 Nov 2002 02:11:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - We decided to treat ourselves to a new set of luggage and went to our local luggage retailer. We asked to see the Hartmann line, and the storeowner, talked us into looking at the Briggs & Riley sets, because of their lifetime warrantee. (And that his...

Ionic Breeze GP Silent Air Purifier with Ultraviol: Something stinks around here

Wed, 27 Nov 2002 12:43:01 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - Having a couple of wiener dogs around the house, I wanted to be sure there were no tell tail odors when friends came over so I decided to invest some money the ionic breeze machine. After unpacking it, and reading the instructions I was amazed at how few...

Quinta Real Guadalajara: A Grand property

Tue, 26 Nov 2002 20:00:52 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - Quinta Real Guadalajara If you are looking for a small charming hotel in the center of Guadalajara then this is a super location. It is located on the corner of Lopez Mateos st, on the side of the roundabout and circle fountain called the Minerva...

Hotel Palais Maeterlinck: A Mediterranean Palace!

Tue, 26 Nov 2002 17:29:56 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - The Hotel Maeterlinck, perched on a cliff overlooking the Mediterranean, this is one beautiful property. If one could imagine a perfect picture postcard to express the quintessential chateau overlooking the sea, this would be it!

The hotel is...

As good as it gets!

Tue, 26 Nov 2002 01:23:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - The Marquesa

Located on the corner, one block away from the famous Duval Street, in concert with their restaurant is the Marquesda hotel. Upon first check in you notice that every attention to detail has been taken care of. The hardwood floors...

Try it once, is enough!

Mon, 25 Nov 2002 12:33:36 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - Well things have changed a little, since it wasn’t hard to get into or there was no longer a line and plenty of empty tables inside.

This was my second time at the restaurant in 8 months. The first was about 6 months ago, when a friend...

Sony too much balony

Sun, 24 Nov 2002 17:07:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - After seeing another Sony CD radio at a rental home we just stayed at, I decided to purchase one, to update my old tired GE cassette unit which had served me for at least 20 years. Purchasing it at Circuit City was a snap as usually, but was unable to...

Paradise Inn: Elegant Charm

Sat, 9 Nov 2002 02:55:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kushnir - Paradise Inn, located on Siminton Street, which is one street away from the Duval Street. We usually enjoy staying at small boutique hotels and have stayed at the Marquesa, which was unavailable so we decided to try the Paradise Inn, located 4 blocks...