Epinions Recent Reviews for matochak

Babbo: Best Restaurant in NYC

Thu, 30 Jan 2003 01:29:32 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - This review was originally posted January 5, 2001, but I had to post it in the travel section of Epinions, because Babbo wasn't listed. Now that it is finally listed (thanks Megugrrrl and Bruguru), I have moved the review.

New York...

A Great Place for Wine, a Good Place for Snacks

Thu, 30 Jan 2003 01:08:49 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - Like the vegetable side dishes at Otto (pronounced “OH-toe”), the Mario Batali publicity machine is well-oiled. Few other restaurateurs are able to promote the latest entry into their empire of eateries by ringing the opening bell at the...

Drunken Tirades and Occultist Small Talk

Tue, 1 Oct 2002 12:32:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - Foreword

The Fourth Dimension of Space is a memory-haunting phrase, often heard, yet little understood. In this slender volume the author has attempted to explain what is meant by it, and to usher the reader into some of those...

Clitorises, not Clitori!

Tue, 17 Sep 2002 18:20:07 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - Natalie Angier -- the acclaimed author, wife, mother, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, weight-lifter and Maryland resident -- has provided perspective beyond the mere, but interesting proper pluralization of...

Lipstick Lunch with Lobstergirl

Mon, 4 Jun 2001 22:37:29 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - I was as giddy as a neurotic middle aged school girl who worries about going bald. Lobstergirl, my favorite writer on http://www.epinions.com agreed to have lunch with me. That was enough of an excuse to go to the Lipstick Café,...

Colloidal Brown Goo

Thu, 26 Apr 2001 23:25:27 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - I just came back from Phoenix, the new capital of fake boobs, and my airline of choice for the trip was Delta. I didn't just fly Delta because I'm a pushover for their Skymiles program, but also because, though they try to hide it, they have exactly one...

Killing Joke is an Adrenaline Junkie's Wet Dream

Fri, 6 Apr 2001 19:15:15 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - If you mixed 2 parts thrash, 2 parts dark dance electronica, 3 parts brooding metal gloom, 4 parts cynical anticipation of post-apocalyptic civilization, and about a quart and a half of adrenaline, you might come close to approximating the album...

Verizon Mobile Phone Service in New York: I’ve tried quite a few and Verizon is the worst.

Wed, 28 Mar 2001 00:34:47 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - (Numbers in parentheses refer to end notes.)

According to my calculations (1), approximately 36% of the success of my relationship with my life partner can be attributed to mobile communication. The other 67% is driven by our dishwasher,...

An Experiment in Futility (Time Travel Write-Off)

Sun, 18 Mar 2001 20:14:40 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - This review is part of the great "Time Travel Write-Off of 2001!" Please see the associated reviews from:

PrettyInPink

(http://www.epinions.com/content_12584324740)

Tipu...

Sheraton: Sheraton Hotel and Towers Chicago Business Travel Disaster

Thu, 15 Feb 2001 14:20:26 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - I have always been a huge fan of the Starwood/Sheraton group of hotels. I was a gold member of Sheraton Club International and a Starwood Preferred Guest. And, as a frequent business traveler, not only have I stayed in many, many Sheratons, but...

Part II: Buying and Using the Miele was Frustrating but Worth it!

Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:06:30 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - This is part II of my review of the Miele 848SC dishwasher. Part I can be found at http://www.epinions.com/content_9321352836 and is the story of how I not only decided to buy a Miele dishwasher, but also how I decided...

Miele Premiere Dishwasher : How Buying the Best Dishwasher for me Led to Miele

Thu, 15 Feb 2001 12:59:04 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - After my horrible experience with the Frigidaire Gallery (review: http://www.epinions.com/hmgd-review-4D01-AE16C2F-3A36EED1-prod1), I not only needed a new dishwasher, I needed a great...

Lupa is OK, but it's no Babbo

Fri, 5 Jan 2001 12:23:15 GMT
rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - Babbo and Lupa are two different restaurants in two different price ranges, however, they're owned by the very same Mario "Molto Mario" Batali, which is why I'm comparing them. Obligatory disclaimer: I'm very familiar with the food, service...

Makes Dishes Dirtier!

Wed, 13 Dec 2000 01:15:12 GMT
rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - I am an angry woman for many different reasons. Poorly written software and badly made clothes get my goat. Bad customer service and rude people burn me up. People that say (and spell!) "draw" instead of "drawer" make me want to...

SMC Barricade Broadband Router: It's all About Tech Support

Wed, 13 Dec 2000 00:23:44 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - I had a dream. I had an awesome dream. Sure, there were people in the park, playing games in the dark, but I wanted to network my home! I was tired of sharing my computer with my domestic partner. Sure, we could get two...

Asia de Cuba – Better for Groups than for Couples

Fri, 1 Dec 2000 22:15:55 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - This is a very detailed review (in a chatty, diary-entry style) about all aspects of the restaurant and its offerings. However, I think it’s critical to first know what size group you should take. I don’t want to mislead you, the food is...

Not worth it!

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 02:52:17 GMT
rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - Big disclaimer. I was there once -- about 4 years ago. However, 2 years ago, when I tried my hardest to convince my good friend not to go there on her birthday, she wouldn't listen and went. The next day, she told me I was right, and she was sorry she...

The Beer That Stops my Bitching

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 01:13:39 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - I work for a dot.com, so it's not that unusual for us to crack open some brewskis late in the afternoon on Fridays. Actually, there isn't a whole heck of a lot that is unusual for us, but that's a different epinion.

Anyway, my...

Lindemans Got Me to Start Drinking Beer

Fri, 15 Sep 2000 19:32:33 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - Life changed when I hit 23 years of age. I was no longer really in love with rock stars, suddenly I needed sleep, coffee was no longer a putrid potation, I began using salt, my Mom was bearable for more than five minutes at a time and I tasted...

I bought Two Copies. Yeah, Two.

Thu, 14 Sep 2000 20:56:36 GMT
rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - I don't believe in buying movies as a general rule. I mean, how many times would one watch the same movie in close succession? I tack on those last two words because in my pre-Lebowski days (antediluvian, if you ask me), I couldn't imagine watching a...

Great Food, Better Conversation

Thu, 14 Sep 2000 01:51:12 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - It's after midnight and I am very tired. I've averaged little more than three hours of sleep a night for the past few nights, but I had to stay up and write a review of Union Square Cafe. Even Tim, who hasn't slept a wink in days actually managed to...

Maximizing Your Cryptonomicon Experience

Wed, 13 Sep 2000 00:47:28 GMT
rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author matochak - Cryptonomicon should come with an instructor's manual. Since there isn't one to my knowledge, I feel compelled to offer advice for readers embarking on this labyrinthian escapade.

1. Take notes. The story traverses several generations,...

Epinions Recent Reviews for matochak

Babbo: Best Restaurant in NYC

A Great Place for Wine, a Good Place for Snacks

Drunken Tirades and Occultist Small Talk

Clitorises, not Clitori!

Lipstick Lunch with Lobstergirl

Colloidal Brown Goo

Killing Joke is an Adrenaline Junkie's Wet Dream

Verizon Mobile Phone Service in New York: I’ve tried quite a few and Verizon is the worst.

An Experiment in Futility (Time Travel Write-Off)

Sheraton: Sheraton Hotel and Towers Chicago Business Travel Disaster

Part II: Buying and Using the Miele was Frustrating but Worth it!

Miele Premiere Dishwasher : How Buying the Best Dishwasher for me Led to Miele

Lupa is OK, but it's no Babbo

Makes Dishes Dirtier!

SMC Barricade Broadband Router: It's all About Tech Support

Asia de Cuba – Better for Groups than for Couples

Not worth it!

The Beer That Stops my Bitching

Lindemans Got Me to Start Drinking Beer

I bought Two Copies. Yeah, Two.

Great Food, Better Conversation

Maximizing Your Cryptonomicon Experience