Epinions Recent Reviews for tojo

Come for the view, NOT for the food

Tue, 9 Oct 2001 20:46:08 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - Recently a friend who was moving away from San Francisco chose the Cliff House for her going away party. It seemed fitting for her friends to gather at the classic San Francisco restaurant with its spectacular sea views. However, we all left feeling...

Hanna Andersson Online Store: Somedays I wish I could dress us only in Hannas

Mon, 1 Oct 2001 23:40:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - My mommy friends and I wish we could afford to dress our toddlers exclusively in Hanna Andersson. We became addicted early on to this exquisitely made, incredibly practical clothing. These clothes are whimsical and charming in appearance, but extremely...

A good education, but oh, did it hurt.

Tue, 8 Aug 2000 01:19:18 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - Stanford Law School takes a huge toll, not only financially, but also emotionally. Right before graduation, one of my friends turned to me and said, "If you had to do it over again, would you come here?" Before I could answer, she said,...

Trendy, noisy taqueria

Sun, 2 Jul 2000 01:30:14 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - Balazo is a noisy, quick, reliable taqueria with oh-so-precious Day of the Dead decor. Balazo is very popular, but it keeps its customers moving, and as a result, the line is generally very quick. The prices are reasonable, and you can expect to have a...

I could watch the doughnuts go by all day.

Sun, 25 Jun 2000 22:37:11 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - The real draw of Krispy Kreme is being able to watch the doughnut assembly line machinery. At one point, the plucky little doughnuts are pitched into a sea of grease, which they bravely bob across. When they reach the other side, they are pulled out...

Me Say Run Get Book From Store

Fri, 23 Jun 2000 20:06:29 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - David Sedaris is a very funny man. He first achieved notoriety with his whiny-voiced, deadpan description of working as an elf at Macy's in New York on NPR. Here he turns his wit and eye on his family, himself, and on his experiences after moving to...

The terrible food of Israel

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 11:58:35 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - Part of travel is experiencing exciting new cuisines and trying new foods. This can be one of the most memorable parts of any trip abroad. I regularly cook Spanish tortilla and Malay noodles, remembering fondly my trips each time I eat these wonderful...

Umax Astra: the Saga of Customer Service Hell

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 11:10:00 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - We ordered the UMAX Astra 1200 S because it looked like it offered a lot for the money. We ended up spending huge amounts of time and much more money than anticipated to get the thing to work.

When the scanner arrived that we ordered, it...

A month in Jerusalem, 2000

Sun, 18 Jun 2000 10:50:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - I just returned from spending a month in Israel with my husband and our baby daughter. The experience was intense. The best parts about travelling in Israel are the ancient historical sites. Americans, who live in such a young country, can stare at...

Boston University: I had almost too much fun

Mon, 14 Feb 2000 19:22:27 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - I often remember Boston University fondly. After B.U., I went on to earn a graduate degree at Stanford. Of the two, I much, much preferred B.U., which surprises many.

Boston University has it all: a fabulous location in Boston, great...

Dump "The Joy of Cooking": this is THE definitive cookbook

Sun, 13 Feb 2000 00:51:31 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - This thorough and excellent cookbook covers virtually everything. It covers many styles of cooking and provides recipes for quick and easy foods, as well as more adventurous and challenging recipes. If you are looking for a good, thorough, and...

perfect resource for the beginning gardener

Sat, 12 Feb 2000 22:41:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - I was always a brown-thumbed apartment dweller, mourning the deaths of houseplant after houseplant. Then came the day I bought a house, which came complete with a beautiful garden. I knew I needed to turn my brown thumb into a green one. My first,...

A party not to be missed

Sat, 12 Feb 2000 22:15:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - I was surprised by how much I liked "Larry's Party." It's the story of a man's life and the twists it takes throughout the decades. At the beginning of the book, Larry is an uneducated young Canadian man, with not much of a job, who is not...

so good, I bought copies for 3 friends

Sat, 12 Feb 2000 21:56:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - This is one of the best books I've ever read. Kingsolver pulls off the difficult feat of telling a story in several different voices, each one believable and distinct.

"The Poisonwood Bible" is the story of a stern and...

Fitzgeralds: Irish-themed casino offers Keno, slots, cheap food

Sat, 12 Feb 2000 19:22:11 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - I always stop by the Fitzgerald in Reno and had the chance to visit it in February, 2000.

The Fitzgerald really works its Irish theme, with a leprechaun reference here and a County Cork reference there. Green is the color here.

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Harrah's Reno: Best casino food in Reno; classy gambling ambience

Sat, 12 Feb 2000 19:10:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - I visited Harrah's in Reno last weekend (February, 2000) and was impressed by its classy ambience and restaurants. I highly recommend visiting Harrah's to anyone planning a Reno trip.

Harrah's has seven restaurants, including a Planet...

All parents should read this

Sat, 12 Feb 2000 08:55:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - As a new mother, I am very glad I read this book, and I am perpetually nagging my husband to read it, as well.

This book has been dismissed by many as being "that book that says parents don't matter." This is a shame, because...

a good, but not-scientifically based book on baby food

Sat, 12 Feb 2000 08:40:01 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - "The Super Baby Food Book" was extravagantly praised by some mothers I know, so I had to get it. It did not live up to its high billing, but yet I have learned from it and plan to use many of its recipes.

The Super Baby Food book is...

Zuni is a must

Thu, 10 Feb 2000 20:43:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - For dinner or just for drinks, Zuni stands out. The little triangular-shaped bar has the best feng shui in town. On sunny weekends, it's fun to eat outside if you can snag one of the few tables. The restaurant's interior is a little warren, with...

Great for travelling with baby

Thu, 10 Feb 2000 20:09:50 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - Many playpens are either not safe or too bulky and heavy. This playpen is well-designed, safe, and good for traveling.

The real beauty of this playpen is the safety built into it: you cannot collapse the playpen while the mattress is down...

best for brunch

Thu, 10 Feb 2000 19:47:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - La Mediteranee is a small Bay Area chain, with restaurants in the Castro, Pacific Heights, and Berkeley. It provides mediterranean food (mostly Greek) at inexpensive prices.

I have eaten at all three La Mediteranee restaurants several times...

worth its weight in gold

Thu, 10 Feb 2000 18:53:52 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - I had heard from other mothers that their babies loved exersaucers. I wanted to find a fun and engrossing toy which would keep my baby occupied while I cook. However, I am on a budget and cannot afford to buy expensive pieces of plastic or new toys...

worship at the feet of Hubert Keller

Thu, 10 Feb 2000 15:15:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - Fleur de Lys is the best restaurant I have ever enjoyed.

Do not plan to go there unless you are prepared to pay highly and to spend a large amount of time. I last ate there with two friends, and our dinner cost over $600.00. The real proof...

interesting, reliable Indian food

Thu, 10 Feb 2000 03:59:25 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - The Ganges offers reliable and good Indian food.

Do not show up without a reservation, as this place is popular and the hosts are not very flexible.

The food is not very spicy and has obviously been toned down for the American...

delightful Buddhist-inspired food

Thu, 10 Feb 2000 03:43:31 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author tojo - A friend of mine, who is a chef, invited me out to lunch and suggested Nirvana. The lesson to be learned here: eat where the chefs eat on their days off. I have since returned and intend to be a regular here.

Nirvana is fabulous. The focus...