Epinions Recent Reviews for xtal

The only bread machine cookbook you'll ever need

Sun, 8 Oct 2000 17:14:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - I spent a long time in the bookstore searching out the perfect cookbook for my new bread machine, and I think I might have found it. I was looking for four basic features: quality, quantity, flexibility, and pictures. Here’s a little explanation of how...

2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara: A great little SUV

Wed, 13 Sep 2000 00:48:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - I’ve been driving my Grand Vitara for two months now and I love it. Granted, I’ve been driving a no-frills Mazda pickup for the last three years, so I may be easy to impress, but I really enjoy driving my new SUV. I’ve never actually enjoyed driving...

I love my Campinggaz

Tue, 12 Sep 2000 22:09:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - (This is actually a review on the Bleuet Turbo 270 Stove, a slightly older model. The text screen didn't appear when I tried to write an opinion in the correct category.)

I’ve been using Campinggaz stoves for about 8 years now, and...

Seattle: Salute of Bellevue - Average Italian

Fri, 7 Jul 2000 15:00:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author xtal -
Review Topic: Restaurants

Salute of Bellevue

10134 Main Street

Bellevue, WA 98004

Inspired by (outdated) newspaper reviews and recommendations that praised Salute’s cozy, southern Italian atmosphere...

Something for everyone

Tue, 27 Jun 2000 18:23:58 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - Andre’s (Actually called Andre’s Eurasian Bistro) is one of those rare restaurants that really does seem to have something for everyone. The menu is predominantly Asian, but you’ll also find French, Italian, and Mediterranean touches. The restaurant’s...

Ofoto Online Store: Ofoto's a winner!

Wed, 7 Jun 2000 12:41:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - *Note (January 31, 2002): I still love Ofoto! Newer services like customized greeting cards and framing are absolutely up to Ofoto's high standards of quality and speed. I still refer friends, each time getting 10 more free prints.

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Northwest cuisine at its finest

Fri, 26 May 2000 20:45:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - Visit the Painted Table in downtown Seattle for a delightful upscale dining experience. Chef Tim Kelly’s cuisine is described as “Northwest market cuisine.” To me this means fresh, flavorful, and creative. And it is.

The staff of this...

Archived Hotels & Travel Reviews: Arches, Canyonlands, and Moab

Sun, 14 May 2000 23:46:12 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - The Moab, Utah, area is a great active vacation destination. People come here for hiking, biking, jeeping, rafting, climbing, and sightseeing, as well as rock, petroglyph, and arch hunting. I made my last visit with my boyfriend and his parents, so this...

Best vegetarian dining in Seattle

Fri, 5 May 2000 19:35:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - Seattle has several vegetarian restaurants and many, many more that have great vegetarian food. But my favorite place to eat where I can order anything on the menu is Carmelita.

The food: Simple—everything is always good. I won’t...

Slow down and read this

Thu, 4 May 2000 13:10:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - The next time life seems too hectic, pick up a copy of this book to help you slow down.

The author and his wife visited San Miguel — a smallish, cobblestone central Mexico hill town — one winter, stayed long enough to let the place take hold...

Good food, better view

Wed, 3 May 2000 19:24:42 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - Perhaps my expectations were too high. I’ve heard wonderful things about the Yarrow Bay Grill, but I found it just “good.” After several weeks of long hours at work, my boyfriend’s manager informed him that he had to go out for dinner and not spend less...

The best (and only) dome in town

Wed, 3 May 2000 18:10:22 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - When you walk into the little purple house next to the little pink theater on 45th, it appears to be a pretty cute little neighborhood pizza joint. Actually, it’s quite a bit more. While the service is friendly and the décor relaxed and just a little...

Stumble on in for a great meal

Tue, 25 Apr 2000 19:08:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - This is one of those places I tend to accidentally stumble upon occasionally, and then wonder why I don’t stumble in more often. Others are apparently more deliberate in their visitation, as this place is usually packed.

They serve mostly pub...

5 Stars to Dahlia Lounge!

Wed, 19 Apr 2000 16:40:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - I’ve been wanting to visit Dahlia Lounge for years, and finally got around to it last weekend. I’d heard so many good things about this place over the years, so my expectations were quite high. I was not disappointed.

Although the décor was...

Seattle Filmworks: Great for amateur photographers

Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:29:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - I was really surprised to see how many people hate Seattle Filmworks (now officially named Photoworks.com). I’ve been using their services for about three years, and I’ve always been impressed. Here are all the good points in my opinion:

1...

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park: Anza Borrego Desert State Park - Great winter destination

Sun, 9 Apr 2000 16:36:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - My boyfriend and I decided to have our millenium New Year's celebration in Anza Borrego. We figured we'd be far out enough in the desert that if the lights went out January 1, we wouldn't know or care. Actually, our real reason for choosing Anza Borrego...

Outback Oven: Be a backcountry gourmet!

Tue, 4 Apr 2000 16:13:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - I’ve been using my "Outback Oven 10" for about five years now and I still love it. If you’ve ever tried any of the freeze-dried backpacking foods out there, you know that they leave much to be desired. The Outback Oven provides the convenience...

Pescatore has changed again

Mon, 3 Apr 2000 12:33:29 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - It was a beautiful spring afternoon in Seattle and we were craving margaritas. After racking my brain for the best place to sit and sip a few, I remembered Pescatore's wonderful deck on the canal. We drove all the way across town only to be dismayed to...

(Judy Fu's) Snappy Dragon: Delicious!

Sat, 1 Apr 2000 20:24:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - Every couple of months I get a Snappy Dragon craving. If my friends and family know what's good for them, they'll get me there fast before it starts to become an obsession! Judy Fu's Snappy Dragon is probably my very favorite restaurant in Seattle. In...

Belize: Slickrock Adventures in Belize

Wed, 29 Mar 2000 15:51:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author xtal - My family and I joined Slickrock Adventures for their "Adventure Week" in February of 1998. I think it's safe to say that all 12 people on the trip had the time of their lives. In 9 days we toured the Xunantunich Mayan Ruins, mountain biked...