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1. Playland-Not-at-the-Beach
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 592-3002
Categories:
Museums,
Arcades,
Venues & Event Spaces
We recently attended the celebration of the life of Richard Tuck who passed away earlier this year. There was a sweet and upbeat program with magicians and memories from people who knew Richard since childhood to people who just met him this year.
…More »
5 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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6/3/2011
Frank you're right about not feeling sad about Richard's passing. Anyone who was lucky enough to… Read more »
2. Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Yup another update, my EIGHTH......Do ya think I love this place or what? Well after years of going to their programs we finally became members which entitles us to movie and their gift shop discounts and most importantly supports this sublimely…More »
7 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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10/31/2010
Okay, okay I'm writing ANOTHER update----I absolutely HAD to after attending last night's amazing… Read more »
3. Yogurtouille
My hubby has not been able to stop talking about this place even though it's been almost a week since we went here.
He is a health addict, vegan, no fat, knda guy who is picky about his food.
But he and I were in 7th heaven at this self service yogurt…More »
4. Eclectix - CLOSED
Eclectix is closing! 8(
50% off sale on everything over $3.
From their website:
Eclectix will be closing our current brick and mortar location for the time being. Unfortunately, the economic climate to operate an art gallery has been very challenging.…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/1/2008
Wow! Eclectix is now in it's new digs and better than ever! Located two doors from the Cerrito… Read more »
5. Miniature World
OMG--Victoria BC is on Yelp!!!
I LOVE this place---I want to move into this museum and/or magically shrink into a teeny tiny person to live in one of the dozens of dioramas.
I had wanted to go to this place for years, first bugging my parents as a…More »
6. Royal British Columbia Museum
This is the BEST museum in the world!
(Formerly the Provincial Museum)
It easily rates TEN stars.
Whenever we are in the Pacific Northwest we go to Victoria and go to this museum as a destination place.
http://www.royalbcmuse...
Fabulous!
Fantastic!
The…More »
7. Buttercream - CLOSED
Buttercream is CLOSED as of December 31, 2010.
Their lease expired according to the sign on their door.
They still will be processing cake orders and delivering them to people.
I'm not sure if this is only for orders already placed/
Very sad news, A…More »
4 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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11/12/2009
I still love Buttercream! I wasn't able to have their fabulous strawberry cake for my birthday… Read more »
8. Fiona's Sweetshoppe
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 399-9992
Categories:
Candy Stores,
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Union Square
Okay, I did try to move into Fiona's. But it is a small shop and it was impossible for me to hide in a corner.
Fiona's is the BIGGEST smallest candy shop I've been to. Even though I am a huge See's candy fan (ha ha in more ways than one); I strayed…More »
9. Millennium
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 345-3900
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Vegan
Neighbourhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin
Perfection!
Excellent food!
Excellent service!
Excellent ambiance!
See my pix.
After years of wondering about Millennium. we decided to try it out.
Our "stimulus" check arrived just in time to help us to pay for our Mothers' Day Brunch. It was worth wait…More »
10. Leland Tea Company
Congrats to Leland for getting the SF Weekly Best Tea Award for 2008! Well deserved! Their staff and their shop are the BEST!
I love this place!
Update April 30, 2008---I loved this place so much I returned a week and a half later. Had a…More »
11. Whole Foods Market
This place is GARGANTUAN! We could have a YELP after hours party here and we could each invite plus-10 and there would still be plenty of room!
I could move in with all my junk and no one would notice,
You could drive a Hummer down the aisles! It's…More »
12. Kidd Toy Museum
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 233-7807
Category:
Museums
Neighbourhoods: Industrial District, Southeast Portland, Central Eastside, Buckman
This is not a cutesy collection of warm and fuzzy toys. No gooey-eyed toys here.
The Kidd Museum is a collection of thousands of toys collected by Frank Kidd over a lifetime. The toys are from the 1850's to the 1980's.
You will be awed, dazzled and…More »
13. Five Little Monkeys
Oopppsss.....I meant to get this in BEFORE Christmas. I found two puzzles for gifts and they wrapped them for free in cute paper with a pretty bouquet of ribbon curls. They actually offer free gift wrap all year round.
Even though it was kind of a…More »
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6/17/2008
This store keeps getting better and better! Even though my main kid is no longer a kid I still have… Read more »
14. Powell's Books
Powell's is the book lovers' Heaven on Earth destination.
My book addict huzby started making Homer Simpson like sounds when he saw a donut......Ohhhhhhhh books.mmmmmmmm!
We restrained ourselves from buying more than 6 books each during our three…More »
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3/8/2008
WARNING! This really is the BEST bookstore on Earth! We limited ourselves to just two visits during… Read more »
15. California State Railroad Museum
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-8485
Category:
Museums
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Old Sacramento
We've actually been here several times since my initial review.
I went here recently with my Birthday Gals Club and once again fell in love with this wonderful museum.
I don't know whether it's the trains or the excitement of the museum goers (young…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/24/2006
This is THE museum to go to for all of us train fanatics (or even
semi-fanatics). There are 10-13… Read more »
16. Orean the Health Express
Pasadena, CA 91104
(626) 794-0861
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Vegan
Neighbourhood: Pasadena
Yup, this may be the 2nd reason to visit LA.
#1 is visiting my mom.
This is one of a handful of places that the husb, son and I LOVE!
As I've said before there is zero ambiance. You have to sit outside on picnic benches or take it to go. You have to…More »
3 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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8/4/2009
Do Vegetarians eat Fast Food? You betcha!
Orean is a Vegan and Vegetarian paradise!
Is it obsessive… Read more »
17. Dollhouses Trains & More
I agree with Jamie among others. Yes, the membership might be a deal breaker for some folks but I can completely understand why they did this. As an independently owned store they have been financially harmed by the credit card theft and fake…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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3/30/2009
Yes, i am spoiled rotten. So where did I ask hubby to take me for our anniversary? Nope not a Chez… Read more »
18. Pittock Mansion
Portland, OR 97210
(503) 823-3623
Categories:
Museums,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
My family and I have been to dozens of historical homes over the years .
Pittock Mansion has to be at the top of the list.
We happened to go there on a flawless sunny day in February when the views were perfectly stunning,
The house is beautiful. It is…More »
19. Lan Su Chinese Garden
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 228-8131
Category:
Botanical Gardens
Neighbourhood: Old Town - Chinatown
Lovely! Magical!
I was a little skeptical when we got to the garden gates. It seemed so unlikely to have a garden in a seemingly small city block space. Plus we got a parking space right in front which made me wonder if it was popular.
But as soon…More »
20. Araya's Place
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 524-4332
We always look forward to eating at Araya's whenever we're in Seattle.
The buffet is fantastic! All vegetarian too! The buffet is only offered at lunch but it so delicious and affordable ($7.99)
We had the buffet twice. The dishes included 2-3 kinds…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/29/2006
Update February 2007:
We just got back from a week in Seattle and two visits to Araya's current… Read more »
21. Hillside Quickie's
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 632-3037
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Vegan,
Vegetarian
Neighbourhood: University District
OOpppss. When I wrote my earlier review I accidentally put it
under the wrong location.
We love this place so much that we would move to Seattle just to be closer! Our teenage son (Mr. Picky) still talks about HQ!
We LOVE the sandwiches made with…More »
22. Happy Family Restaurant
This is my little bro's favorite restaurant--he lives in Seattle.
During our latest LA visit we ate here with him and his family.
The buffet, of course!
The place was bustling. I tried to discreetly look at the neighboring tables to see what they…More »
4 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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7/9/2010
This is my little bro's favorite restaurant--he lives in Seattle.
During our latest LA visit we ate… Read more »
23. Hiller Aviation Museum
It's a bird, it's a plane----it's a SUPER museum! Hiller Aviation Museum is a true gem. If you have even the slightest interest in airplanes, this is the place to go! (Please see my photos!)
If you can go there without expecting a Smithsonian type…More »
24. Green Apple Books
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 387-2272
Category:
Bookstores
Neighbourhood: Inner Richmond
I knew it was a good sign when the staff person greeted us as we walked in the door. We haven't been here for 6 or 7 years. But before I was even 10 feet into the store, I saw at least 10 books I wanted to buy..... "Uh, oh!" I thought to myself. …More »
25. Mimosa Ethiopian Restaurant & Cafe - CLOSED
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 464-2948
Category:
Ethiopian
Neighbourhoods: Grand Lake, Lower Hills
Mimosa has re-opened with new owners!
Many of the old favorites are on the menu including the delicious carrot veggie burger!
They also have an Ethiopian menu.
My hubby and son tried the veggie combo and enjoyed it.
We'll try it again soon.
The owners are…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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10/18/2009
OMG---every time we eat here I forget how good the food is. We both had the veggie burgers-luscious… Read more »
26. Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History
We have driven by this museum many times over the years but this we decided to stop in this time and we are so glad we did!
Although it may not be glitzy enough for some folks, it is jam packed with exhibits on the natural history and native people…More »
27. McConaghy House
Although we have only been here during the Christmas season, we have been here at least 8-10 times. Every December this historic home is decorated for an 1886 Victorian style Christmas.
Each year they have a different theme. Every room in the house…More »
28. Vroman's Bookstore
Another wonderful INDEPENDENT bookstore. Unfortunately, it is 400 miles away from us. We visit Vroman's every time we're in southern Cal.
This bookstore has something for EVERYONE! My hubby finds his political/social science/current events books;…More »
29. Toy Safari
Endless Birthday continued. I dragged my 3 lunch buddies here after eating at Burma Superstar. But as soon as we walked in the door I felt like the characters in the Twilight Zone episode, "Kick the Can"; where the seniors from a senior home play…More »
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12/2/2007
Can I move into this store? Andy R. told us about this place at the Therapeia Elite event ......I… Read more »
30. Piedmont Fabric
Oakland, CA 94620
(510) 655-1213
Category:
Fabric Stores
Neighbourhoods: Piedmont Ave, North Oakland
Update April 2008
How cool to see my photos in a slide show!
My friend sewed her Bruce Lee patch on her backpack and gets complimented ALL the time!
______________________________ _______________
Original review follows:
They have only been in business…More »
31. Comfort Inn
I want to move into this motel. This is probably the BEST motel we have ever stayed at. We loved everything about it!
Large, extremely clean and comfortable room.
Thick fluffy towels in the bathroom.
Queen beds were extraordinarily comfortable.
Room…More »
32. Arlington Pharmacy
It's a pharmacy!
It's a post office!
It's a drug store!
It's a wonderful gift store!
And they a have fabulous selection of greeting cards--hundreds of birthday and cards for every occasion! Not just your typical Hamark cards but fun, elaborate, pop-to…More »
33. Tom's Toys
This toy store is WONDERFUL! We have been going here at least 12 years...we always make a stop here on our drives to and from LA.
I still go here even though our teen son has outgrown Tom's---I haven't!
In fact, it is fun to see folks, especially…More »
34. Mitsitam Cafe
We loved Mitsitam so much we ate there twice during our week long visit to DC. One of our favorite places we ate at. They have 5 (?) different counters of regional Native American food with plenty to choose from for vegans through carnivores! …More »
35. Musée Mécanique
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 346-2000
I LOVE the Musee Mechanique!! This was our first visit to it's current location at Pier 45. It has lost some of the charm since moving from scenic Cliff House but there are so many more games, player pianos, and other entertainments ! Plus there…More »
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Things or Places I love that don't involve food! (60)Yes, there are (a few) things as fun as food |
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I love GOODIE BAGS! (18)Even though I am a so-called "grown-up" I love giving goodie bags to kids and other "grown-ups." Here is where I go: |
In LAINIE I trust! (7)A growing list! Besides being one of my very favorite Yelpers--she is one of the BEST writers too!http://www.yelp.com/us... |
GREAT Customer Service (38)Places where the staff treats you better than most of your relatives. Why can't THEY be your family? Maybe they can adopt us? |
Yes! Let's go out to eat at: (17)Places I can go to 365 days a year or why we can't afford REI or Nordstroms. It's sad when you spend more money on eating out than on fashion or camping gear! |
Far away faves (32)I wish they were closer! In random order |
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Yelping SinceSeptember 2006
Things I LoveHello Kitty, singing in the car, Summer camp, Oldies (pre 1965) music, laughing, Trains, Pressed pennies, Laurel and Hardy, Buster Keaton, Marx Brothers, Potatoes, Museums, John Cusack, thrift stores, chocolate, kind people, kitty cats, Josh Radnor, Snoopy
Find Me Intolerant of Mean people---they suck!
My HometownCA
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm trying to find my Purpose
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI am not a snob
My Second Favourite WebsiteListening is an Act of Love; http://www.storycorps....
The Last Great Book I Read"Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
My First ConcertStevie Wonder @ the Berkeley Community Theater
My Favourite MovieHigh Fidelity, This is Spinal Tap & 500 Days of Summer
My Last Meal On EarthTBD
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...my eclectic loves indicate I'm a fun or crazy gal or both
Most Recent DiscoveryThe older I get the younger I feel
Current CrushMy 103 Fans! My animal buddies @ BEBHS http://www.berkeleyhum...