Epinions Recent Reviews for tennis_player

THE ORCHID RESTAURANT IS A GREAT NEW ADDITION TO THE BAKERSFIELD DINING SCENE

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:09:55 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - BACKGROUND:While passing through Bakersfield to Southern California or Las Vegas, we stop and stay the night in Bakersfield, CA and have dinner with friends that retired to this area. In past trips, we would dine at PF Chang's China...

Worthy of a visit!

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:51:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - BACKGROUND:While en route to Las Vegas we stopped overnight in Bakersfield for a rest stop. While looking for a decent price for gas, I saw a Chic-fil-A on a convenient corner just across from a gas station. It looked very new...

Looks great and works well!

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:09:18 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - BACKGROUND:Our previous 2-slot conventional toaster quit working after about 5 years of faithful service. We have a toaster oven unit but it is slow at toasting bread. So, I was looking for something faster.PRODUCT...

Ziploc Brand Vacuum Freezer System: Extremely versatile and inexpensive - a real food saver

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 22:30:27 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - BACKGROUND:We have an electric bag vacuum system that can evacuate and seal food for prolonged shelf/storage life. But, it is so cumbersome and time consuming to use, I jumped at the chance to try something different. ...

A Truly Great Find - Lucio Ristorante, Las Vegas, is the 'Real Deal!'

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 19:50:59 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - Lucio Ristorante is the ‘Real Deal’Background:On a recent golf expedition to Arizona by car, we passed through Las Vegas and stopped for a few days to break up the long drive back to the SF Bay...

Year of the Dog IS A DOG of a movie!

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:42:43 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - I'm a bit out of my element writing in Movies, but, I've been encouraged to give it a go beyond my comfort zone. So, here goes!Facts: Comedy/Drama category; 105 minutes running time; stars Molly Shannon, Laura Dern and John C...

Too bad about the fatal flaw in this thermal mug!

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 03:31:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - BACKGROUND:This caught my eye while shopping recently at Costco. It was economically priced at $19.99 for a two-pack. So, what the heck? I hadn't done anything stupid yet that day so I threw one pack into the shopping...

As good as dinner in Thailand!

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 03:44:21 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - Lotus of Siam, 953 E. Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89104A long long time ago, I used to write restaurant reviews on Prodigy. A respected wine enthusiast wrote me to tell me to try Lotus of Siam if we were ever in Las Vegas. So,...

When in cowboy country, think like a local and eat like a cowboy!

Sat, 30 May 2009 03:34:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - BACKGROUND:On a recent golf trip to the Sedona, AZ area, we had a free day for shopping and sightseeing in this highly scenic area. While strolling the main thoroughfare for Uptown Sedona, we stumbled upon the Cowboy Club. It...

Super Pizza in Sedona! Who would have thought??!!

Sun, 24 May 2009 02:41:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - Oak Creek Brewery & Grille, Sedona, ArizonaBackground:While staying at a resort in Sedona, AZ, we were exploring a popular tourist area, the Tlaquepaque (pronounced “Ta-la-kee-pa-kee”
)
Shopping...

This is our pal, Joey!

Sun, 17 May 2009 03:12:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - JOEY BISTRO, Sedona, AZBACKGROUND:We stayed at a very nice resort, Las Abrigados, Sedona, for 3 nights during our recent golf trip to Arizona. Joey is one of two on-site restaurants. We usually don’t have very...

Altrec.com: Everything from start to finish was easy and painless!

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 23:01:39 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - BACKGROUND:I was looking for a good price on North Face, short sleeved, high-tech fabric for travel, golf and general purpose wear. Typically, I would have to shop at TravelSmith, REI, EMS, Campmor or Columbia Sportswear for these...

A truly comfortable, lightweight and inexpensive golf shoe

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:20:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - Background:I've had a pair of Crocs since they first hit the market a good 4 or 5 years ago and love 'em for just knocking around, especially around the house. They're comfortable and so easy to slip on. They're so light in...

Seriously good food in a fun, casual environment

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:58:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - INTRODUCTION:Town Hall is located in the SOMA (South of Market Area) just a short distance from the Financial District of San Francisco. It has been in business for about 5 years and was started by 2 brothers, Mitchell & Steven...

Band-Aid(R) Brand Advanced Healing Strips are great

Sun, 8 Mar 2009 03:51:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - I first came into contact with this type of product in New Zealand on a trek over the Milford Track. I had a blister on my foot and the professional guide used a product made in Germany named "Compeed" that was amazing. I believe this Johnson...

Build your hamburger the way you order a car assembled at The Counter.

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:14:54 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - BACKGROUND: A new hamburger chain operator, The Counter, recently added locations to our local area. They are primarily a Southern California chain but have now spread to Colorado, Illinois, Connecticut, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas...

PEOPLE UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT!

Fri, 9 Jan 2009 04:46:05 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - WHAT:A small, new, neighborhood Italian Café located in a local strip mall.WHERE:It is located in the Marketplace Center, San Ramon, CA. There are a cluster of restaurants featuring many ethnic...

The Chowder is way overrated!

Sat, 3 Jan 2009 05:13:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - BACKGROUND:During a recent Seattle visit, we stayed at a hotel in the Kent area. We saw a nice, modern, new shopping mall nearby. So, we ventured in to look it over with a quick lunch in mind. We spotted Duke’s...

The Most Comfortable Shoes Bar None

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:45:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - DESCRIPTION:This is a slip-on made entirely of a molded plastic material. It is more like a sandal since there are two strap-like pieces + the toe box that hold the foot in place. The entire upper pieces are "full of...

Almost as good as the Anchor Bar, Buffalo, NY

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 04:13:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - BACKGROUND: There have been many TV spot ads for this chain that has recently come into our local area. I like chicken wings and was even lucky enough to have been to the their origin, the Anchor Bar, Buffalo, NY. So, out...

Go for the Asian Chicken Salad!

Thu, 4 Dec 2008 03:04:05 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - Red Robin bills themselves as “The World’s Greatest Gourmet Burger Makers & Most Masterful Mixologists.” That’s what they have emblazoned across the front entrance and on the menus and on signs inside the...

Is this all there is???

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 01:12:02 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - INTRODUCTION:While visiting friends and relatives in S. California in the Huntington Beach area, we walked right past this fabled, original location for this chain. My wife recalled reading about them in Sunset Magazine. So, we decided to...

Reynolds Handi-Vac Vacuum Sealer: Works very well for us!

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:15:45 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - 03/23/09 UPDATE:I, originally, posted this with 4 stars. But, after almost 5 months of use, I have to downgrade this, considerably. The reason is very simple - way too many defective bags. The Reynolds...

Zephyr Grill & Bar: A Sleek, Good Looking, Modern Dining Place

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:17:14 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - BACKGROUNDZephy
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Grill, Kent, WA. is a very modern, contemporary place featuring American food for lunch and dinner. They are located in a new, trendy retail mall located next to a transit stop. We were shopping in the Kent area and were...

A Very Confused Place

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 05:19:27 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tennis_player - Have you ever been to an eating establishment where you were totally confused about what they wanted to be to their customers? Well, Kingfish is a perfect example of this quandary. Their motto is "Eat like a King . . . . . . Drink Like a Fish!" But,...