Epinions Recent Reviews for mh330

Not worth the hype

Sun, 6 Aug 2000 22:53:19 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - Having heard about the Brazilian feast offered at the trendy Riodizio, I made reservations to celebrate a friend's birthday. Although I heard the place can be quite crowded on Friday and Saturday nights, making reservations for a group was not at all...

Really good Cal-Mex creations

Thu, 13 Jul 2000 23:08:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - Being a little further away from the dining mecca that is MacDougal Street, Harry's Burrito sometimes gets overlooked (I know I walked by it on almost a daily basis for 2 years before I ever went in). Besides, what's Cal-Mex, anyway? Some kind of weird...

It ain't about the food, it's about the attitude

Thu, 13 Jul 2000 22:53:42 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - Gray's is basically a New York City cliche when you think about it, but no one does. It's just a beloved little dive, and we're happy to have it here.

I say this now, after reading some of the other reviews praising the place. I guess Gray's...

Union Square Trendy without being Union Square Expensive

Wed, 12 Jul 2000 04:58:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - Rarely in New York do you get a trendy, modern setting with cheap prices and friendly service. Republic has all the necessary ingredients for a hip New York restaurant: beautiful staff, minimalist decor, great location, and experimental cooking...

Cozy Middle Eastern restaurant

Wed, 12 Jul 2000 04:40:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - I love exploiting NYC for all its ethnic cuisine, and Moustache is one of those rather rare places that will give you authentic food without sacrificing atmosphere.

Just walking into this restaurant, I was already impressed. There are copper...

It's all about the atmosphere!

Wed, 12 Jul 2000 04:26:27 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - Lulu's is more of an EXPERIENCE than a meal. Like Lucky Chang's (they'd probably kill me if they heard me making a comparison to them), it's a fun place to go and hang out with your friends, and make a couple of new ones in the drag waitstaff. The...

The only book I've never finished...

Wed, 12 Jul 2000 03:46:31 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - I read every book I buy or receive, down to the last little page, no matter how bad it may seem to be. I figure there's always a chance it will pick up speed or get better.

However, I am not a masachist, and half-way through this book I took...

Fulfilling, beautifully written story of a Mt. Everest climb

Wed, 12 Jul 2000 03:10:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - I originally read this story in a magazine while I was waiting in the doctor's office. I was nearly finished with the 12 page article when I was finally called in, and didn't at all notice that I had been sitting there for almost 40 minutes!

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If you have even a passing interest in how our world works..

Wed, 12 Jul 2000 02:23:34 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - How do those tiny little things called atoms work, anyway? People have been trying to answer that question since atoms were discovered, and Gribbin follows the developments made throughout this century in this book.

This was definitely...

Not just for vegetarians!

Mon, 10 Jul 2000 05:22:23 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - Even as a big meat-eater (sorry!) I still love to stop into Vegetarian's Paradise every once in a while. When I was first introduced to this restaurant, I was not particularly thrilled with going to a vegetarian place, but I have quickly changed my...

Worth the walk

Mon, 10 Jul 2000 05:11:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - The fact that Veniero's is a little out of the way only adds to its charm, since you feel like you're almost discovering it. Unlike Ferrara's (which I no longer like) it still has a feel of a neighborhood bakery, rather than a popular name. Although...

Worth the visit!

Fri, 23 Jun 2000 05:07:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - Unfortunately for me, I visited Bath as part of a large group, and was ushered out of the city much too soon.

Bath is absolutely a beautiful city, well preserved and filled with the history of the time period it has come to represent. Not...

Stratford upon Avon: Only for Shakespeare fans

Fri, 23 Jun 2000 04:57:19 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - I visited Stratford-Upon-Avon as a side trip during my stay in London. Although it truly is a picturesque town with a beautiful lake, stream, and church, I can't say its a memorable experience, or that I would necessarily recommend it.

Then...

Malmo & Lundt

Fri, 23 Jun 2000 04:44:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - On a visit to Copenhagen, I took the fairy across the sea and took a day trip to Sweden. While I feel both these cities can be visited in a day, the trip can also be extended to a few days, if you have the time.

Malmo is a famous port city,...

Unless there is no shopping in your hometown, skip Milan!

Fri, 23 Jun 2000 00:00:56 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - Milan may be a hotspot for high fashion aficionados and the business center of Italy, but it is most definitely NOT a notable sightseeing city.

I drove into Milan by bus with tourists from New York; as we entered the city limits, they all...

My favorite city in an otherwise unimpressive Italy

Thu, 22 Jun 2000 22:33:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - I have visited Italy twice, the second time visiting several cities throughout the country, including Florence.

I was generally unimpressed with Italy as a whole. Yes, its got beaches, yes its warm, but I think the overwhelming amount of...

If you are tired of visiting overly touristy locations...

Thu, 22 Jun 2000 21:47:20 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - I visited Copenhagen during my last Spring Break because a friend was studying abroad there, meaning I'd have a free place to stay. Not knowing what to expect of Scandanavia, I came away pleasantly surprised by what the city had to offer.

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good visit, if you have time

Thu, 22 Jun 2000 05:20:03 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - As a Czech myself, I have travelled through the Czech Republic. My frank opinion of Karlovy Vary is that it is a quaint little city (by American standards) which is worth seeing, if you have the time.

The city has many natural springs, and...

How are they still in business?

Wed, 21 Jun 2000 01:33:39 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - I fly quite often as a leisure traveller, and on one occassion had the displeasure of flying on Alitalia. I generally feel that most airlines are the same, with only a few standing out at either end of the quality spectrum, but Alitalia definately rates...

Best economy class experience!

Tue, 20 Jun 2000 21:23:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - I fly fairly often for leisure, and have travelled on many airlines. Generally, they are all the same, with only minor differences in service. Virgin Atlantic, however, blew me away. I don't think I have ever come so close to forgetting that I was...

Stern - Everything you ever wanted to know

Tue, 20 Jun 2000 04:25:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - Get ready to read, you're about to find out everything there is to know about the Stern School of Business, from good to bad.

To begin, let me say that I have been at Stern for 3 full years and have been very involved in school activities. I...

Returning to Carlyle!

Tue, 20 Jun 2000 03:31:30 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - I spent a great summer in Carlyle, and liked it so much that I have chosen to spend my final year in housing there. This dorm has a slew of benefits with only a few drawbacks, which most upperclassmen can avoid.

Not only is this dorm fairly...

3rd North - Avoid at all costs!

Tue, 20 Jun 2000 02:54:00 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - There is a small minority of NYU students that likes 3rd North - I imagine these are the same people who would enjoy living in small damp caves.

I will start with the (very short) list of benefits for this dorm: it is in a fun, social...

Great Freshman Dorm

Fri, 16 Jun 2000 04:52:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - Hayden is probably the best choice for freshman housing: not only is it incredibly close to campus, has beautiful views of Washington Square Park, a nice dining hall, but it is also amazingly social.

While the building is old, and you can tell...

The forgotten jewel of upperclassmen housing

Fri, 16 Jun 2000 04:38:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mh330 - There is an unfortunate rumor circulating that says Broome is far from campus. First off, its a 10-15 minute walk, meaning its no further away than Carlyle. Second, it is close to the NR and 6 trains, making it fairly accessible.

But the...