Epinions Recent Reviews for kwsbanker

PHENOMENAL CATHEDRAL!! DO NOT MISS!!

Fri, 16 Jul 2004 07:13:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - This magnificent cathedral on the Ile de la Cite in Paris is just not to be missed. I just returned from a singing tour in Paris, where we were asked to sing at the grande mass on Sunday, July 4th. It was truly humbling, awesome, and spectacular. Tour...

A Wonderful Hotel for the Hearty!

Sat, 20 Apr 2002 20:34:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - The Doubletree Guest Suites hotel in New York City is located at 47th and Broadway, right in the heart of Times Square and "The Great White Way". It is a hotel full of amenities, including weekend packages (including a Broadway show, dinner, hotel room,...

This is a terrific scanner for the price!

Sat, 20 Apr 2002 20:23:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - The Visioneer Scanner 8920 is a terrific scanner. I actually just hooked it up in less than 10 minutes, and scanned a photo in less than 30 seconds. The instructions are simple and accurate, the machine is one of the newest, so it is compatible with...

Palace Hotel: This is a true Five-Star Hotel!

Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:25:38 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - This hotel exceeded all expectations. As part of the Peninsula Group hotel chain, that should not have been a surprise, however.

The superb accommodations (530 rooms), staff, location and food options all combined into one unbelievable...

A DVD/VCR all in one machine!

Mon, 11 Feb 2002 18:51:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - The Samsung DVD-V1000 is a great, compact machine that will provide you with hours of entertainment pleasure using both a VCR and a DVD player, built into one unit. This will help save you space (you only need one unit, instead of 2), and for those of...

Migraines are so debilitating - help is on the way!

Mon, 12 Mar 2001 21:14:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - I didn't know pain until I was afflicted with horrific migraine headaches. I mean, they took over, made me nauseous, made my eyes hurt, my head pound and my sense of humor totally disappear. After visiting with the Doctor, who prescribed a heavy-duty...

The only vacuum to buy!

Sat, 10 Mar 2001 23:01:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - Ok. So I'm prejudiced. My grandfather worked for Electrolux, and I grew up with them. I've tried Hoovers and Orecks, but I always come back to my Electrolux. When I moved to my new place, I decided to "splurge". So what did I get - the brand new...

Sharper Image Ionic Breeze Quadra SI637 Air Purifier: This is the one to buy - for sure!

Sat, 10 Mar 2001 15:44:53 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - I own the new Sharper Image Ionic Breeze air purifier - AND I'M HOOKED!!!!

It stands upright on your floor (unobtrusively, about 2-1/2 feet high) and plugs into your wall unit. It never needs replacement filters, and cleaning is as easy as...

If you have chronic sinusitis or asthma, this one's for you!

Sat, 10 Mar 2001 15:23:04 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - OK. So it's not perfect. And it is more expensive than most. But the Slant Fin is a humidifier that does three things: 1)it humidifies (thank goodness!); 2) it heats the water to be warm water and not cool water mist; and 3) it kills all the nasty...

This is a fabulous new toy!

Sat, 10 Mar 2001 10:22:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - I own the Olympus 2000 Digital camera, but decided that this camera looked too good to pass up. I do alot of on-the-spot picture taking, and what is so great about this camera is the combination of the Olympus digital capabilities behind the Polaroid...

Canyon Ranch Spa: Top Notch!

Sat, 21 Oct 2000 08:44:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - This is an experience, truly, for men and women alike. If you are old, if you are young, if you are overweight or just stressed out, Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires (Lenox, MA) is just what the Doctor ordered. Here's what you get for your VERY large sum...

"Treat" is an accurate name!

Sun, 13 Aug 2000 12:55:51 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - Pounce Tartar Control treats are terrific. They come in a few different flavors (I prefer the regular to the salmon, only because I don't want the cats to get used to "fish" food, which is not good for them). But they work really well on the...

Switch - it'll be worth it!

Sun, 6 Aug 2000 13:36:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - I have had cats for many years now. I used to give them Science Diet, then switched to CD when one or more came down with digestive problems. I have tried Science Diet, Friskies, 9-Lives, CD/RD/WD (by prescription only) etc. You can only imagine! I...

Where's the MUSIC????

Fri, 4 Aug 2000 10:00:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - Susan Stroman is terrific. No doubt about it. Her choreography in past hits (Steel Pier, Oklahoma, Showboat) has left me dazzled and smiling for days. So it was with no surprise that when a friend came to visit me in the city, I recommended seeing...

The Music Man Shines!

Sat, 24 Jun 2000 07:30:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - The Music Man is a great, and I mean great, family theater outing. It has a few flaws, which ironically don't detract from the overall feeling you get from this "feel-good" show.

Craig Bierko is terrific. Close your eyes, and you'd...

Frequency is a One-Time Delight!

Tue, 13 Jun 2000 19:25:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - This is a great family movie! It is not anything spectacular, glitzy, or tremendously witty. It is a good solid movie about a family and the connection between a father and son - both in the here and now, and in time travel. Dennis Quaid is as usual,...

The best all you can eat sushi in town!

Wed, 19 Apr 2000 07:32:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - Yuka is consistently a winner. Although it is unpretentious in ambiance, it more than makes up for it in the quality of their service and the quality of their sushi. Prices are extremely reasonable (all you can eat sushi for $18???) and the fish, most...

Not what it used to be!

Tue, 11 Apr 2000 07:03:34 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - Szechuan Kitchen, the fabulous little restaurant on 1st and 76th, has moved, and it's not what it used to be. It is now only a take-out (and delivery), with a counter and a small kitchen, with 2-3 guys in the front ready to take your order. The menu is...

One of the best seafood restaurants in the city!

Sun, 9 Apr 2000 08:46:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - This restaurant never ceases to please. I go to Oceana whenever I want to impress, or just when I want to revel in seafood delicacies. Oceana, located at 55th Street between Park and Madison Avenues, transports one in time to fine dining amid a...

Go for this upscale diner

Wed, 16 Feb 2000 08:28:45 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - Googies, located on the southwest corner of 78th Street and Second Avenue is a delightful upscale diner, fit for families, children, and adults alike. Don't expect gourmet cuisine here. The fare is clearly geared toward your typical...

Hi LIfe is Only Fair

Tue, 15 Feb 2000 08:07:14 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - I tried Hi Life a number of times, as it is convenient, and reasonably priced. But somehow, I never "fell in love" with this restaurant, despite their specials, which included sushi (at half price) or lobster.

Hi LIfe is dark, with...

Have you lived in Italia? This is the real thing

Sun, 13 Feb 2000 09:13:43 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - Petaluma is not only convenient, it has all the trappings of a big open American restaurant with food that could have come directly out of the ovens in Florence. I am never disappointed, from the moment I sit down and am served with a tasting of fried...

Carmines - synonymous with mangia!

Fri, 11 Feb 2000 22:54:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - This restaurant evokes emotions from just about everyone - both good and bad. Whether it's the Carmines in the theater district or the one up on the upper west side, you will inevitably wait on a line (short or long, no matter) for a table. Is the wait...

Great Diner if you like lines!!!!

Tue, 8 Feb 2000 19:59:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - I love this place. It always is bouncing with activity, action, a little emotion, and ALWAYS good food for reasonable prices. It's a diner type restaurant without a diner-type mentality!

The bad news is, you're almost always going to have to...

What a deal!

Tue, 8 Feb 2000 19:53:32 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author kwsbanker - If you are the kind of person who is just looking for a casual, inexpensive place to chow down, look no more. You've found it! Dallas Bar-B-Que (there's also one on the West side of town) features ribs, chicken, salad (coleslaw), potato, and plenty of...