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1. The Stanford Theatre
Tonight the film caught on fire.
At first we weren't sure what happened; the film seemed to burn up on the screen and the place went mostly dark. Then, the alarms sounded.
Stanford Theatre patrons truly are the most awesome, warm, caring people,…More »
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12/15/2008
The movies, atmosphere, organ performances, decor, prices, nearby places to have lunch/dinner, and… Read more »
2. The Moon Under Water
No visit to St. Pete is complete without eating here! The food is so yummy, it's definitely worth the flight from California! Each time I go, I lament that I can't just transport the place back to my home state. It's that good. And I'm a picky eater!…More »
3. The Dali Museum
This place is all the other Yelpers have said and more. I love the romantic setting, on the water. Bring someone you love and make out on the grass -- what a great way to spend the day!
We were lucky to get to see The Persistence of Memory up close…More »
4. Japanese Friendship Garden
Do not -- I repeat, do NOT -- come here when it's dollar admission day at Happy Hollow, right across the way. F'gettaboutit. Before you visit, check Happy Hollow's calendar on their website to make sure there are no special promotions going on at…More »
5. Ponderosa Park
This park is beautiful, and fun. A great place to walk a dog, or a cat, in my case (in his stroller). A lot of people let you pet their friendly dogs too! If you love watching squirrels, this is an ideal place to do it. Some of them are very friendly…More »
6. Pasand Indian Cuisine - CLOSED
How great is this place? Great enough to fly thousands of miles for!
Pasand was a staple of our diet for many years. They had a restaurant in Santa Clara, CA that we went to regularly. Unfortunately, the service there started to go downhill. The…More »
7. Hard Rock Cafe
I always make it a point to visit Hard Rock whenever there is one where I'm traveling, not for the food (it's ok, nothing spectacular but the food is not the point) but for the memorabilia. This one has TONS. I spent much more time exploring the…More »
8. Madhuban Indian Cuisine
It was really disappointing to stop liking this restaurant, if only because the staff are soooooo friendly.
They did what Indian restaurants tend to after being in business a short while: water down the raita. It started out wonderful, and became…More »
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12/28/2008
It's very difficult to find truly decent Indian food, ironically, in an area that is known for… Read more »
9. Country Inn Cafe
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 244-6267
Categories:
Diners,
American (Traditional),
Breakfast & Brunch
This place has the best black bean burger I've ever tasted. I love how they don't skimp on the toppings that come with the burger: onion, lettuce, mayo, mustard, ketchup, all on the side...wow! The fries are heavenly. The coffee's really good, too.…More »
10. Cracker Barrel
Grapevine, TX 76051
(972) 874-2325
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Breakfast & Brunch
I can't say enough good about this place. During a recent visit to TX, we stopped here for our first meal on the way to our hotel after landing at DFW. All the staff are super friendly. We must have been greeted with genuine affection by at least…More »
11. Amilia's - CLOSED
The food here was very delicious. One of the best veggie burgers I think I've ever tasted! What really made it special was the split-top flavorful bun. The salad was great, too.
The prices were slightly higher than I usually pay for comparable but I…More »
12. Natural Bridges State Beach
I got married here fourteen years ago today. It was always one of my favorite places. It's beautiful, and the site/parking was free (I don't think that's still true) which made it easy on the wedding guests. My now-ex and I used to go back every six…More »
13. Mexicali Grill
Happy update alert!
The service here the last few times has been excellent. No trace of the assholery described in the last update. Really, really hope that continues because our friends, and I, love this place!
We had a special group dinner here last…More »
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9/18/2010
This is not a reduced rating due to the food, but the service. We had the strangest customer service… Read more »
14. Rangoli India Restaurant
Move over Mayuri, now there's something classier!
I've been wanting to try this place ever since I started reading rave reviews on Yelp two years ago. It's everything great that the reviews say. No fooling -- you really can bring a date here. It's…More »
15. Legion of Honor
Probably the prettiest place in SF.
Their current special French exhibit is tremendously thought-provoking. Made me realize how deficient my knowledge of French history is. If you enjoy French impressionism or studying France, you must see this…More »
16. de Young
If you're a classical art obsessive like me, get thee to the deYoung NOW! Birth of Impressionism is only there 'til September!
Magnificent works of art that I'd never seen in person...no waiting in line...classy place set in a beautiful park...drool!
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17. West Cliff Drive
Beautiful.
Not only a lovely fragrance of Estee Lauder, but the word that comes to mind when thinking of West Cliff Drive.
Probably the most scenic place I can think of to take a walk. To one side, gorgeous bay water and coastal plants. To the other,…More »
18. Walnut Avenue Café
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 457-2307
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (Traditional)
The food here is delicious, and the service rocks. That's what always makes us return. This restaurant provides a great starting point for spending the day in lovely Santa Cruz.
The best things are their omelettes. The prices aren't tragic, and they…More »
19. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
How refreshing and unexpected to see the Boardwalk's restrooms looking so much cleaner! I've never seen them so clean. Yay for that!
The free Eddie Money beach show was the reason we went. I'd never seen him perform before, and the price was right. I…More »
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7/12/2010
Like so many, I grew up going to the Boardwalk. It's an old friend.
Even when I don't go on any of… Read more »
20. Neptune's Kingdom
If you love mini-golf and air hockey, this is a great place to enjoy Santa Cruz inside. Sometimes, you just wanna get out of the sun/rain and wind and shake the sand off.
The mini-golf course has a pirate theme and fits all skill sets. Each time I…More »
21. Passage To India
Yay! I love being able to upsize a past review!
It's because I've now experienced the buffet. We wanted to go out to dinner with a dear friend on Easter, and thankfully Indian restaurants don't close up for Easter. Not only were they open, but they…More »
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7/14/2010
Yay!!!! Another great Indian restaurant!
Had the whole place to ourselves during dinner time on a… Read more »
22. AMC Mercado 20
Saw "The Middle Men", about the commercialization of the internet via porn.
It's always interesting to see how filmmakers treat stories that were "inspired by true stories" -- how much of it is fiction? A person looking exactly the same like twenty…More »
23. Couples
Neighbourhood: SOMA
My 200th review is about couples.
While my partner and I are generally considered to be nice people, we're also toxic to bad couples. In fact, we should have warning labels!
It's become increasingly clear as we get older and more observant, that we…More »
24. Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory
If you love butterflies and tropical plants, you'll be in sweaty heaven in this place. I do mean SWEATY. When they offer for you to remove your coat and hang it in the complimentary coat hanger area, take that as a warning: it's stuffy and tropical…More »
25. Niagara Falls
Beautiful and romantic! Visit with someone you're in love with.
Oh, and bring a camera!
26. Niagara Falls Aviary
Want to go somewhere where the birds are so beautiful, you get dizzy?
This was a happy stop! Rainbow lorikeets, oh my! I had four of them on me at a time! They are little clowns! Who knew? Oh, my kingdom for a picture!
They did not allow personal…More »
27. Amber India
My first time eating in any of the restaurants in Santana Row! Finding it was the hardest part! Just so you know, it's next to Peet's Coffee.
A dear friend of ours loves Indian food and we wanted to take her someplace dress-up special. Given this…More »
28. Ocean Beach
Beautiful sunset, anyone? This is the place!
Much cleaner than I expected, based on some of the reviews. Maybe I was in a specifically clean segment of it. Sounds like it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I guess it depends what you're doing at the…More »
29. The Cheesecake Factory
Santa Clara, CA 95050
(408) 246-0092
Categories:
American (New),
Desserts,
American (Traditional)
Like last year, my birthday (yesterday) dinner was celebrated here! Fabulous! They even sang to me and brought me a special birthday ice cream sundae with my name spelled out in chocolate syrup! Our party of six got the royal treatment, with prompt…More »
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1/29/2011
The Cheesecake Factory is never a place that we've gone to of our own choosing. It always has to be… Read more »
30. The Fillmore
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 346-3000
Category:
Music Venues
Neighbourhoods: Japantown, Western Addition/NOPA
The Fillmore was a great place to see Bryan Adams. (This was years ago.) I'd never seen one of his shows before, so to see him in this intimate setting was fantastic! I love the sound quality here. There's an eerily special feeling about being in a…More »
31. Oakland Zoo
This is a gem of a little zoo!
The staff here obviously work very hard, know and care a lot about the animals. It can't be easy to work outside with how blistering hot in can get in Oakland, and they were all doing it with smiles on their faces and…More »
32. Jeffery's Restaurant
This is one of my favorite restaurants. I love how they're friendly, but they leave you alone. That dichotomy is hard to come by, but we love it! The right amount of service, right amount of food, and great selection. They take credit cards but I…More »
33. Cirque du Soleil - The Beatles LOVE
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 792-7777
Category:
Performing Arts
Neighbourhood: The Strip
This was my first Vegas show and the only Cirque I've seen, so I spent a lot of the time being nervous that the performers were going to fall. But they didn't. Holy moly Batman, are they in shape!
I'm a gigantic Beatles purist so I wasn't sure how…More »
34. Eating Cake at the Wrong Hour
San Francisco, CA 94101
Neighbourhood: Nob Hill
There is no wrong hour silly, only the wrong cake.
What would the wrong one be?
Hmm...Costco. Can't stand their lousy cakes. Parents buy them for their kids' parties because they're large, but they are chalky and tasteless. Oh, and you find them at…More »
35. Marianne's Ice Cream
Loud ice cream! Really loud. Mandarin chocolate, ok? Don't say I didn't warn you. Yummy and loud! Orange and chocolate go really well together, but it doesn't come with volume control. Ask for a taste sample first to make sure you can handle it!
We…More »
36. Baskin-Robbins
Santa Clara, CA 95051
(408) 241-7854
Categories:
Bakeries,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Caterers
This location, and its competent employees, handled a promotional discount event with so much grace and obvious preparation, that it was hardly discernible to be a promotional event. No crowding, fighting, cutting in line, frustrated customers,…More »
37. Frankie, Johnnie, & Luigi, Too!
This place is memorable as much for the artwork as the food. Portraits of famous people, very much like the art that I do. Great!
Everything here is delicious, and the service is great. You can order a pizza or salad or pasta or bread and it's…More »
38. Fresh Choice Restaurant
No excuse for the entire lunch line on both sides of the buffet to come to a halt due to employees not being where they need to be. It's the weekend at lunchtime, helloooo! The lone girl at the register was waiting on one party for an eternity --…More »
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10/17/2011
This is about as good as it gets for an eatery inside a mall, I think! A great place to go while… Read more »
39. Ghirardelli Chocolate
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 771-4903
Categories:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt,
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Fisherman's Wharf
One of my favorite places to go in SF. If you need an excuse to have a decadent sundae, this is it. I don't count calories integral to the tourist experience! Everything I've ordered is my favorite. It's not easy on the wallet, however.
We're 60 miles…More »
40. my backyard
To celebrate my 300th review and 3rd year reviewing on Yelp, I want to review something really worth celebrating: my backyard.
It's a very, very special place.
It is not like any other backyard I have known. This is partly due to the number of…More »
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Yelping SinceDecember 2008
Things I Lovemy life and loves, philanthropy, domesticity, accounting, gardening, entrepreneurship, money, movies, music, art, technology, spirituality, convenience, reading, writing, and structuring my time.
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