Epinions Recent Reviews for paulbenjou

Pinnacle of Inefficiency

Wed, 31 Dec 2003 11:34:41 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - As if the product was not up to snuff, the technical support suffers horribly from intolerable "HOLDS" on the phone....easily running to 40 plus minutes. This is equivalent to selling a product with no support. A recent purchase required inputting a...

To Become A Christmas Tradition

Thu, 18 Dec 2003 17:30:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - There aren't enough positive things I can say about this movie. It's definitely NOT just for kids. It will lift your spirits, make you laugh and make you cry. If you're a kid it will make your eyes sparkle .... and if you're an adult it will make you...

CDW Online Store: Exceptional Retailer

Wed, 3 Jul 2002 13:15:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - CDW can be the role model for e-commerce retailing and customer relationship management. Browsing for a digital camera, I decided to opt for the HP912. The astonishing price of $299 compared to $500+ on all other sites. I quickly placed an order,...

Martha Stewart Superstar

Tue, 4 Jun 2002 10:21:45 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - Unlike his droll radio broadcast reparte', Christopher Byron's glimpse into the making of Martha Stewart's fortune is well written. Much like his writings for the New York Observer, his wit and gift for the written word come shining through. But...

My Big Fat Greek Review

Thu, 16 May 2002 11:18:40 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - If you need a few laughs and want to walk out of the theater smiling and feeling good, go see My Big Fat Greek Wedding. It helps if you're Greek and understand the culture and language .... but even if you're not, this movie makes for a light, spirited...

Hi Marks

Thu, 20 Jul 2000 16:23:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - At first I was reticent to accept the idea of Kosher Japanese. But it was more a clash of cultures (in my mind) than that of food which initially deterred me. Japanese = sushi and Kosher = high standards of food preparation. This does not imply that...

Not Fun

Tue, 11 Jul 2000 18:45:36 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - I live just a block away from China Fun so I've had the opportunity to try them on many occasions for both a sit down meal and take-out. The ambiance is light and airy, benefiting from the wide windows and street views. Since the restaurant is always...

You Can't Eat Decor

Fri, 23 Jun 2000 14:56:33 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - Seryna has been around for a while and has been heralded as the premier Japanese dining spot in New York. I am totally bewildered by such reviews. Several years ago I vowed not to pass through their portals again, having encountered a roach crawling...

Trying Too Hard

Wed, 14 Jun 2000 23:30:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - This tiny Tuscan restaurant tucked away between two others on first avenue has its moments...and its tribulations. When you make a reservation, request a table towards the front of the restaurant (where it will be 10 degrees cooler and more comfortable...

All Advantage: I Don't Agree With The Nay Sayers

Fri, 9 Jun 2000 14:51:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - I don't at all agree with the negative postings on this Pay As You Surf company. All Advantage is a fine company whose purpose is to give advertisers a better platform while paying it's FREE subscribers. Where else can you get something for practically...

No Big Whoop

Mon, 22 May 2000 11:30:11 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - Anche Vivolo is a pleasant enough setting ... but that's about all you'll get from this Italian eatery. On a recent lunch excursion, three of us all had the same opinion: "big whoop".

A starter of grilled eggplant and roasted peppers...

Much Improved

Thu, 27 Apr 2000 09:43:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - I ventured into Vong's for lunch about 8 months ago and was not impressed with either the food or the service. On a recent re-visit, I was glad to see a very obvious improvement all around.

I opted for the prix fixe luncheon menu ($28.00).
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Scam Artists

Sun, 23 Apr 2000 17:47:04 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - I was almost hooked! A great computer package retailing for over $2500 for only $998. Untouchable for what was a wonderful hardware package. But wait. I called the Home Shopping Network and gave them my information. And I decided to ask a few...

So So Fresco

Thu, 13 Apr 2000 14:19:27 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - A pretty East side Italian option without an "edge". I found nothing impressive enough to bring me back here although some friends swear by it. Granted the decor is fresh and bright. Too bad the food didn't match it. It's also known to draw...

Secret Garden

Thu, 6 Apr 2000 11:12:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - I avoided this place like the plague for years. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised by the improvements in food quality. Tavern, by most New Yorker's standards has been considered a tourist trap of sorts. But when I occassioned to dine there for a...

Don't Forget The Doggie Bag

Tue, 4 Apr 2000 14:32:13 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - Palm and it's sister restaurant Palm II, just across the street, are, simply put, steak joints. Up there with Smith & Wollensky, Sparks and Manhattan Grill, Palm offers a steady and consistent fare.

The restaurant is a throwback to the early...

Top Of The Line

Thu, 23 Mar 2000 16:54:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - I had to wait till all the press and advertising fame calmed down before I would venture into Jerry's Manhattan eatery. And I was pleasantly surprised.

The first thing you notice is the space ... airy, and enough space between tables so that...

Sadness

Thu, 16 Mar 2000 11:01:13 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - PJ Clarke's .... it used to be THE place to bee seen. A favorite Kennedy hangout, celebrities (some still go) and a well heeled business crowd that didn't mind shelling out $9 for a burger.

The restaurant is tucked away in the shadows of a...

iMac: Bad Taste / Poor Judgement

Fri, 10 Mar 2000 16:01:33 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - Hey! Have you been reading the papers lately about school shootings in America? How old is this kid in the commercial anyway?

If your objective is to show insensitivity, you've accomplished this task. You'll get a response but at what...

More Authentic Than The Corner Diner

Mon, 6 Mar 2000 17:46:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - Most of the diners in New York City are owned by Greeks ...Unfortunately, the food they serve up as "Greek" just doesn't cut it. I know, I'm Greek and I've been spoiled by my mom's Greek home cuisine.

When I can't get to mom's. I head for...

Simmering Winner

Wed, 16 Feb 2000 16:56:01 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - Boiler Room fills the screen with emotions. Anger, hate, tearful empathy. The movie allows us to peek into this deceptive world of Wall Street, back-office, scam artist boiler rooms. It shocks us. It lets us know there are sharks out there waiting to...

Dancing In The Aisles - OPA!!

Wed, 9 Feb 2000 14:24:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - I usually gravitate to restaurants on the East side of town for lunch but, broke down when I was asked to try this "FANTASTIC" Greek restaurant on 7th Avenue between 55th and 56th streets. I was prepared to critique -- using my mother's Greek...

Classic French Star

Thu, 3 Feb 2000 21:55:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - If you have a special day to celebrate and can afford $150 for two, La Grenouille should be high on your list of choices.

Many classic French eateries can be intimidating...and the task of navigating through the menu can be daunting at best. Not at...

1984 Marlstone -- WOW!!!!

Mon, 31 Jan 2000 21:50:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - I finally broke down and decided to pull the cork on a 1984 bottle of Marlstone that I laid down for 15 years. I anticipated a "good" wine and what I got was a "big" wine. Considering the price tag for the 1984 was only $15 then and...

Hot Hot Hot

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 19:03:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author paulbenjou - Bangkok House isn't just a restaurant .... it's an event. As you walk past the bar to the waiting tables you strain to see what that marvelous dish was that just flew by to its lucky diners.

Lee Anertlerkwong, the restaurant's owner, put together...