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30 Days of Yelp - November 2011
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1. Harbor Freight Tools
Harbor Freight has gone from virtually unknown to must-stop destination for this Canadian shopper. I mean, where else can you get an 18V cordless drill with charger for $15?
The tools here are most definitely not first-rate - more second-rate kind of…More »
2. Summit Park Mall Management
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
USA
(716) 297-0206
Categories:
Department Stores,
Shopping Centers
Once a deserted mall, this is now a deserted, inaccessible mall. All that remains is a Sears, a Bon Ton, and a grocery store in what used to be a Toys R Us. Both the Sears and Bon Ton are fine stores on their own - just don't visit at night, lest the…More »
3. California Zephyr
I took the Zephyr in January 2011 on a trip from Chicago to San Francisco. Overall, I'd rate it about a 3.5 out of 5, mostly due to what I hope were one-off issues.
Let me get the glaring negative out of the way first: we ran late. Scandalously so. I…More »
4. Passport Canada
Toronto, ON M5C 2A5
(800) 567-6868
Category:
Public Services & Government
Neighbourhood: Downtown Core
I've only been here the once, but my experience was so pleasant that I'm surprised I was dealing with a government agency. Really, it was awesome.
I got there about quarter to eight for my Simplified Renewal, and the line was already around two…More »
5. Harbor Freight Tools
Harbor Freight has quickly become one of my favourite places when visiting the US. See my review of the one on Niagara Falls Blvd. for reasons why, but the upshot is second rate tools at third rate prices. Such a deal!
I find this one is usually a bit…More »
6. Hard Rock Cafe
I'd checked the reviews here before coming, and somehow wound up here anyhow. Those other reviews? They don't lie.
A few things to note:
1. The waiting area is located between the kitchen and the rest of the restaurant, so as you wait for a table, you…More »
7. FedEx Office Print & Ship Center
Dearborn, MI 48126
USA
(313) 271-8877
Categories:
Shipping Centers,
Printing Services
Neighbourhood: Warrendale
Being from Canada, I'm not used to having a Kinkos / FedEx Office nearby to have my document needs addressed at odd hours. Given our lack of preparedness for Maker Faire Detroit this year, this came in very handy indeed.
The first night we were there…More »
8. Radioshack
A reasonable store. At Maker Faire in July, we needed some cables and some rubber feet, and by gum, they had 'em. I can get ten of the same cable online - shipped - for the same price as try charge for one, but I'm not so picky when it's Friday…More »
9. Hyatt Regency Dearborn
I've stayed here with friends for Maker Faire for a couple years now.
The good:
- Not a bad price. I think it was $99 per night the first year, and maybe $120 per night this year.
- Plenty of parking
- Not a dump. Not in the best of shape, but I've…More »
10. World Maker Faire New York
Queens, NY 11368
USA
(707) 827-7074
Category:
Festivals
Neighbourhood: Flushing Meadows
If you're interested in robotics, electronics, science, crafting, computers, woodworking, or anything else that involves doing things... get thee to Maker Faire, post-haste.
I've been to six such faires so far - two NYC, two in Detroit, one in Toronto…More »
11. Shoppers Drug Mart
Toronto, ON M5V 3A6
(416) 260-2860
Category:
Drugstores
Neighbourhood: Harbourfront
I don't think I need to go over the basics of a Shoppers Drug Mart - by now, virtually every Canadian is familiar with who they are and what they sell.
The layout of this store feels very odd to me - not sure if it's because of support beams to hold…More »
12. Burrito Bandidos
Toronto, ON M5V 2G7
(416) 593-9191
Category:
Tex-Mex
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
I'm going to start off saying that I realize there's little in terms of authenticity to this place. I, for one, don't care - I still love it.
The Great Burrito Bifurcation of Let's Call It 2009 let the area with two chains where once there was one. Of…More »
13. Megabus
New York, NY 10001
USA
(877) 462-6342
Category:
Public Transportation
Neighbourhood: Midtown West
I took the MegaBus from Toronto to NYC for a whirlwind 34 hour trip - travel time included! - in September 2011. It wasn't completely unpleasant.
PRICE: Excellent. I think I was under $150 round trip including taxes.
THE TRIP DOWN: Could have been…More »
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Toronto, ON
Yelping SinceMarch 2009
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