Epinions Recent Reviews for theclaw

Michel Richard's Citronelle: A Slice of Heaven in Georgetown

Mon, 10 Nov 2003 23:57:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - A cold November evening found my wonderful companion and I in the depths of Georgetown’s Latham Hotel. It was an underground dining room, with an atmosphere full of plush textures, muted tones and lighting so soft and pleasant that it almost seemed t...

The Well-Deserved Celebrity of a Chef

Sun, 10 Jun 2001 19:16:26 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - Union Pacific, on 111 E. 22nd Street (212-995-8500) is a restaurant that seems to emphasize peace, harmony and relaxation. The soothing sounds of a waterfall at the entrance; the soft light and elegant decor; a well-mannered, well-dressed and extremely...

Bouley Bakery Will Take You to New Heights

Thu, 31 May 2001 15:02:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - Bouley Bakery is star-chef David Bouley's flagship restaurant, located on 120 W. Broadway / Duane St. in New York City's Tribeca district (212-964-2525). Armed with reservations made a month in advance and an appetite for haute cuisine aggravated by a...

It doesn't get any better than Earthlink (Unfortunately!)

Tue, 13 Feb 2001 20:22:04 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS

My history with dial-up Internet Service Providers (ISPs) is a long one. I've watched companies sell themselves with "faster connections", "no busy signals" and "no waiting time". And admittedly, ISP service is...

Balthazar has Staying Power!

Fri, 17 Nov 2000 18:10:42 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - Balthazar, located in the heart of the SoHo district of Manhattan, opened shortly before I moved to New York City. Since I was introduced to this fantastically authentic French brasserie, I've come to depend on Balthazar year in and year out for...

Quartet gbc Guardian Dektop Cross-Cut Shredder: Excellent Value, Widely Available Shredder

Tue, 7 Nov 2000 16:56:28 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - Prior to purchasing the Guardian Desktop Cross-Cut Shredder, I would tear up old receipts and bills by hand. I simply can't emphasize the importance of making this a routine habit for the sake of your personal privacy and financial security. The...

Jean-Georges is Spectacular

Mon, 6 Nov 2000 20:02:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - If I could grant Jean Georges greater than Five Stars, I certainly would. But you would never have known it the way our evening started. Having said that, I hope this review will illustrate how an excellent kitchen can compensate for a lot of...

The standard for all business calculators!

Fri, 3 Nov 2000 16:49:14 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - I work in the finance industry and the Hewlett Packard 17BII Financial Calculator is standard issue in our company and many of our competitors as well. As a student or professional, you'll understand why after trying it out. It's a bit expensive, about...

An Enchanting Experience

Fri, 3 Nov 2000 15:09:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - When I first moved to New York City two years ago, I made it a personal goal to sample each of the city's most highly-rated restaurants at least once. The small but exclusive club (measured by a perfect 4-star rating from the New York Times) includes Le...

Incoming: Fressen

Tue, 10 Oct 2000 18:45:07 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - Fressen (421 W. 13th St., 9th/Washington; 212-645-7775) lies in the new heart of the Meatpacking District here in Manhattan. It is surrounded by the latest in new restaurant openings, Pastis being just one of Fressen's many high-profile neighbors...

I Love "Chungking Express"!

Thu, 21 Sep 2000 19:55:19 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - Chungking Express, directed by the Hong Kong director Wong Kar-Wai in 1994, is a wonderful film now widely available on video thanks to Quentin Tarantino's efforts to bring it State-side. It stars a bevy of Asian pop culture icons, including Takeshi...

Le Cirque 2000 at Bellagio

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 19:50:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw -
Review Topic: Restaurants

I wasn't sure in which section to place this review, as Le Cirque 2000 is a New York City restaurant with a Las Vegas "branch". Being a New Yorker, I primarily wish to direct this review to...

Incoming: Asian Fusion at AZ

Wed, 20 Sep 2000 12:34:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - After some prodding from fellow Epinions Members, I have decided to follow-up a prior review of AZ (See "Great Cocktail at AZ!") with this one focusing on dinner.

AZ (21 W. 17th St., 212-691-8888), (pronounced Ah-ZEE, which is...

Incoming: Great Cocktails at AZ!

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 20:23:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - If you haven't been to AZ restaurant/bar in Chelsea (21 W. 17th), it's definitely worth a visit. While the Asian-inspired contemporary American cuisine has received some rave reviews, the bar is my focus here. AZ is housed in a 3-story building, with...

Helpful Hint for Panasonic KX-FP80

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 19:05:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - I purchased the Panasonic KX-FP80 fax machine for home use, and specifically to send and receive no more than 5-10 pages per transmission. Advanced warning: this machine in no way can compete with one of those larger, faster and more expensive office...

Incoming: Dylan Prime

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 18:37:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - Dylan Prime, located on 62 Laight St. in Manhattan, is tucked away in an as-yet relatively unpopulated section of Tribeca (soon to change, I'm sure). While I've seen good reviews of this restaurant in a number of publications here in New York City, I...

Incoming: Sushi Samba

Tue, 19 Sep 2000 17:04:44 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author theclaw - I recently tried Sushi Samba, located at 245 Park Avenue South in Manhattan, and I strongly feel that it is one of the more important components of New York's eclectic culinary scene. "Japanese, Peruvian and Brazilian Cuisine and Culture" is...