Olive et Gourmando is exactly the type of little cafe that I wish I had in my town. When you enter you're greeted by a tantalizing display of baked goods, along with a chalkboard menu of coffee drinks. But you can also sit down for a light meal if…More »
The weather turned cold and rainy my first evening in Montreal, but after being stuck on a plane for six hours, I was determined to take a walk and have a good meal.
I found Cibo et Vino in one of the hotel guides, and as I love Italian food and the…More »
It was Hockey Night in Canada, and I wanted to catch Game 5 of the finals, preferably while having a drink and grabbing a bite to eat. So, joined by one of the docs--who happens to be Canadian, a hockey fan, and who was craving a burger--I arrived at…More »
Below the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth lies the Gare Centrale, and its warren of shops, cafes, and Premiere Moisson.
The first time I ventured down into the train station, I saw a queue of people at Premiere Moisson. And as soon as I looked into the…More »
Categories:
Caterers,
Specialty Food,
Grocery
On my way to the archeology museum today, I got a little lost in an area on Rue St. Paul, but fortuitously as it turned out. If I hadn't been off the beaten path, I probably wouldn't have passed La Villette.
What struck me immediately in passing was…More »
I knew I had to try a bagel at Fairmount when I was in Montreal, so I grabbed a taxi at my hotel. When the doorman asked where I was going so he could tell my driver and I said Fairmount Bagels, he smiled and teased me, "Are you going to bring some…More »
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches,
Cheese Shops
After reading the reviews here on Yelp, I felt prepared for my pilgrimage to Schwartz's. I turned up around 11:30 and was amazed there wasn't a line. Inside was plenty busy, but there were a few tables still open and seating at the counter. I…More »
My wonderful personal Yelp guide to Montreal, Mister O., and I met to try out Vargas on a cool evening last week--perfect weather for a carnivorous foray into one of the city's premiere steakhouses.
We arrived a bit early for our reservation, so…More »
So whoever said everybody who works at Globe looks like a model was absolutely right. The bartender was adorable and charming--and made a damn good lemondrop martini. The hostesses and waitresses were all model thin and had legs to their necks--and…More »
Campbell: Orchard City? Hotspot City! (8)It's hard to believe, but my sleepy little downtown Campbell is growing up and becoming a great place for dining and shopping--with ample parking. |
It's been a great ROTD year! (9)I've been blessed with a handful of ROTDs now. It's been a great Yelpy year! |
... You say it's your birthday ... (4)Places where it pays to sign up for loyalty programs or credit cards, so you can discounts during your birthday month--whether a local business or a nationwide chain. |
SBC in the PHX (17)Thanks to Vicky T. for organizing the first ever Arizona UYE to visit awesome Yelper Lynn W. and meet some other great Yelpers like Brian S. and Donald S. Here's where we went and ate this year. We'll be back for more in 2011! |
Arizona Abu J.-style! (6)When I hit Scottsdale with some fellow SBC Yelpers, we needed the scoop on where to go and what to do. Sadly, Abu J.'s fantabulous Yelp reviews were no longer available to us, but that didn't stop him from being our Arizona tour guide. |
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Review votes:
2039 Useful, 1404 Funny, and 1738 Cool
San Francisco, CA
Yelping SinceMarch 2008
Things I Lovemy friends, cats, steamed clams, lobster rolls, tulips, beaches, Vikings
My Favourite MovieRaiders of the Lost Ark, Gladiator, Notting Hill, ESotSM, Fever Pitch
Current Crushmy ride, Sven