Epinions Recent Reviews for mikebilt

Golds Crofton, MD: From Movie House to Movie Star Factory

Sun, 4 Nov 2001 02:04:06 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - The new Gold’s Gym in Crofton is just great. But before I go over the specifics, let’s review some the thing you should look for when joining a gym.

1. You must make the commitment. Without it, save your money or keep collecting that Home...

Better than your in real life friends

Fri, 2 Nov 2001 12:04:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - I’m an adult. But my inner child has a group of imaginary friends. They visit me in the bathtub. When I am feeling low they cheer me up. One is named Mouse. They all do drugs. One is stuck up, but is a really nice person underneath. One is waiter...

I don't DO decaf...even on the hardware.

Wed, 24 Oct 2001 00:14:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - Do you watch HGTV? You know that show with that annoying Matt and Sherry? You know…the one where you have to have an INSPIRATION piece to start decorating a room? Well it’s not a crock dearies. Our inspiration piece for our basement renovation is...

Price and Location Perfection

Sat, 20 Oct 2001 00:01:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - A room just off Union Square in San Francisco for $125 a night? It must not be clean! It must not be safe! I’m sure there’s no room service! The rooms must be tiny and uncomfortable!

Wrong! Wrong! Wrong!

The Andrews Hotel, located...

Reconnecting with an Old Friend

Thu, 18 Oct 2001 09:10:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - There are a few disclaimers I have to tell you about before I give you the low down on Elton John’s new CD.

When I was twelve, my friends john and jack giampolo embarked on a competition to collect the last few records to round out our Elton...

Mid line Value Pocket PC...

Sun, 29 Jul 2001 00:40:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - There is no such thing as a perfect PDA. You can get more than the HP Jordana 548, but you’ll spend a whole lot more for the IPAQ. You can get a thinner, more elegant package for the same price with Palm M505, but you can’t get wireless internet access...

Creative Labs Nomad II (64MB) MP3 Player: The Business person's MP3 Player

Tue, 13 Mar 2001 13:23:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - The Creative Labs Nomad II MG mp3 player is the most amazing product I have bought in a long time. I am surprised I like this unit as much as I do, but I did my home work and it’s featured matched my needs perfectly. My mama always told me, if it’s...

Screwpull Lever: Foreplay for Wine Snobs

Sat, 10 Mar 2001 21:12:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - I never thought I would equate a corkscrew with a sexual act, the Screwpull Lever Corkscrew could keep me company on a lonely night when I’m drinking by myself just fine. . . Thank you very much.

Well, besides that. You’re going to want one...

Brendan Just Glows on this Unit

Sat, 6 Jan 2001 11:34:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - You get what you pay for in most cases. With the Panasonic DVD-RV65 ($299), you get a little more and as of 12/01, I think you can expect a price reduction soon. The model under this one, the RV-30 is $50 cheaper and is carrying a $50 rebate, so If law...

A crossdressing Printer?

Sat, 30 Dec 2000 13:00:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - Every generation of ink jet printers from Epson just keeps getting better and cheaper. What more could you ask for? Just a return to the classic design of previous models in this class and used now in Epson’s higher end models. This ode to Mac heads...

Simple and Simply Wonderful

Sun, 26 Nov 2000 22:10:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - The problem with Broadway is that musicals are pretty much the same old story told in a new way. How different are the plot points of Aida and Beauty and the Beast or Phantom or West Side Story, or, well, you get the idea. Boy and Girl meet. They...

Best Western: If You Knew, Why Didn't You Tell Me

Sat, 28 Oct 2000 11:59:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - I don't normally write reviews about a single event for one location that can reflect poorly on an otherwise great product or service, but this one was so upsetting that I put it up here for your review. I will give Best Western a neutral rating in the...

My most memorable hotel stay

Sun, 22 Oct 2000 10:09:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - I can’t give a good reason to visit St. Petersburg, Florida, but I can tell you where to stay. The Vinoy is the singularly most beautiful hotel and spa you’d ever want to stay in. It’s a renovated cigar factory from the 20s and 30s that has been turned...

Pizza Pan Replaces Stone!

Sat, 7 Oct 2000 23:38:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - My home made pizzas are the talk of the neighborhood. I'm always asked to make them for get togethers. My neighbors and friends love the crisp toasty crust that only comes from cooking on a pizza stone. You know, one of those big, heavy platters of...

Win ME and Info Speed Is Bad News

Sat, 30 Sep 2000 00:39:22 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - You'll see my other review of Verizon/Bell Atlantic's Infospeed DSL. Well, I've re-rated here based on my latest experience. I just can't belive it still. And I want to give you work around.

If you are going to upgrade to or purchase a new...

The best Service

Wed, 27 Sep 2000 01:07:40 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt -
Review Topic: Restaurants

Wow! What a great Afgan Restaurant!

Kyber Pass on University in Hillcrest tops my very short list of restaurants in San Diego that I would go back to. Well, on a recent week long trip there...

Feel Like A King, Eat Like a Pig

Wed, 13 Sep 2000 23:46:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - Created from an old bank, The District Chop House harkens back to when food was king and WACS and WAVES ruled DC. When you enter there is a lot of dark wood, marble and high ceilings. Remember when banks were stately buildings? Well that's the kind of...

I had no problems and the service is fine

Tue, 12 Sep 2000 00:17:47 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - I hear tons of horror stories about Bell Atlantic (now Verizon) Infospeed DSL. While my installation didn't go off without a hitch, I can't say there were any real problems. I have not suffered any significant outage problems or other issues. I have...

More than Huge Portions of Good Food

Sat, 9 Sep 2000 09:00:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - We have several Cheesecake Factories in the Baltimore Washington Area, and sad to say, I've been to them all. And it shows around the middle too.

I am sure you've seen the other reviews here, or perhaps experienced this food fest first hand,...

Surprisingly Better Upscale Fish House

Sun, 3 Sep 2000 00:35:00 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - I'm not one for lawyer restaurants or upscale chainfood eateries. McCormick and Schmick's is both and frankly, I like it despite its first two strikes.

Here are a couple of other factors that put the place at a disadvantage in my mind before...

Archived Food & Drink Reviews: Nicest Winery on the Russian River

Sat, 2 Sep 2000 21:59:41 GMT

rating: 0/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - Just about every other time I get to the Bay Area, I drive up to Napa or Sonoma. Sometimes I have just a few hours and sometimes I have the whole day or more. On my last trip, Belvedere was the high light of my day trip to the Russian River.

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Why did they Keep the Name?

Thu, 10 Aug 2000 10:25:56 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - Have you ever lost an old friend? Maybe your child went away to college and came back such a totally different person you couldn't recognize them? That's what has happened to Badlands, formerly the best bar in San Francisco's Castro District.

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A great Lunch To get your first Feel of SF

Wed, 9 Aug 2000 19:13:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - This is a great place to get an initial taste of SF culture. The food is standard bar food, a la San Francisco. You're not going to experience anything creative, but it competent. If you're even mildly a sports fan, this place's decor will give you a...

Friendly Refuge with Fun Food

Wed, 9 Aug 2000 12:20:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - Tin Pan, located on Market in the Castro and directly across from my favorite gay motel (Becks-see review under the Haight), is a fine evenings diner for both locals and tourists. There are better restaurants, in a city like San Francisco there always...

Best scale on the Market

Tue, 1 Aug 2000 00:29:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author mikebilt - I finally got serious about weight loss and training. This scale has not only been my "friend" but a coach. You can't wiggle your toes and "loose" a half a pound and it doesn't matter if you step directly on the scale or gently let...