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1. Sea Bean
We're traveling full time with two kids and trying to run a foundation as we go, so we spend a lot of time in coffee shops with free WiFi, all over the world.
The Sea Bean in Seward is one of the best.
The coffee was delicious, the food fresh,…More »
2. Origin India
I'm not usually a fan of trendy nouveau Indian. "Vansh" in Singapore pretty much ruined that genre for me years ago, and I have never recovered... Until now.
Origin India is fantastic. Who would have thought that this gem of glorious vegetarian…More »
3. Maximilien Restaurant
Trendy, crowded, hyped.
But... a great view on the back deck in the summer. Makes for a fantastic afternoon drinking with friends and eating order after order of their amazing mussels with baguettes.
Makes me miss summer already...
4. La Palma Family Mexican Restaurant & Lounge
Ok, I'll admit it, I have a problem.
I almost can't decide which side of the street to park on, without first checking Yelp. It's even rarer that I ignore yelp all together.
But... the other night, after 3 hours of bumper-to-bumper "fun" on I-5, the…More »
5. Nyala African
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P7
Canada
(604) 876-9919
Categories:
Ethiopian,
Moroccan,
South African
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
We ate here several months ago, and decided the other night that we should give Nyala a second chance, just to make sure.
It was still terrible.
The injera was dried out and in parts almost stale and crunchy. The vegetarian platter for two, while…More »
6. El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant
Orlando is a town full of chains. Generic, over-crowded, boring restaurant chains. Honestly, I really don't understand why people flock in droves to Golden Corral or TGIFridays, when there are local gems in this town like El Tanampa.
If you are…More »
7. Hawkers Delight Deli
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P6
Canada
(604) 709-8188
Categories:
Malaysian,
Singaporean
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
I already wrote a Quick Tip, but Hawker's Delight deserves a full review....
Maybe there is better Chicken Rice somewhere out there in Vancouver. Maybe your girlfriend thinks the mee goreng is too spicy. Maybe the lines are long and the tables tight.…More »
8. Jerusalem Restaurant
This halal / middle-eastern restaurant at 192 and Vineland has served as our working lunch hangout a couple of times during our stay in Kissimmee.
I've said it before in other reviews (sorry) but it's great, small, local restaurants like these that…More »
9. Terra Bella Bakery Cafe
This is a great cafe. Comfy couches, warm fireplaces and friendly staff serving organic, local food baked fresh, literally before your eyes. (there's a big window in to the bakery)
Not as quaint & quirky as some of the small places we've been, but…More »
10. Ping
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 229-7464
Category:
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhood: Old Town - Chinatown
In order to enjoy Ping's you must first get over the fact that you are paying US$12 for a bowl of roast duck w/kway teow mee. A quick glance around the room full of:
- trendy / tatooed / pierced,
- ang-mo / farang / lau-wei,
- staff / customers
…More »
11. AYH Ranch Hostel and Campground
We stayed here last night during our brief stay on Vashon island. The place was clean, the showers hot and the location pretty perfect about 3min from "town".
What made the place though was "Jake" at the front desk who stayed up to wait for us to…More »
12. Taco Del Sol
Ok, so it's not particularly Authentic Mexican, and yes every seat in the place was taken for lunch, but... (and this is a big but!)
...the baked cod fish burrito supreme was one of the best I've ever had anywhere in this country. I'd go there again…More »
13. Seven Planet
(503) 575-9455
Categories:
Men's Clothing,
Home Decor,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Pearl District
I'm definitely a fan of Seven Planet.
We stopped by in the EcoRoamer on a night when they were having a sustainable clothing fashion show.
One of the owners "DJ" came up to introduce himself and offer us a free beer, I truly believe all retail…More »
14. Real Goods Store
Hopland, CA 95449
(707) 472-2403
Categories:
Home Decor,
Nurseries & Gardening,
Kitchen & Bath
There are not a lot of places on Yelp that get 5 stars from EVERY reviewer, but Real Goods deserves it.
This is a truly fantastic business:
1 - They have put a ton of effort into creating a beautiful space, with wonderful grounds to walk around and…More »
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Jersey City, NJ
Yelping SinceJanuary 2007
Things I LoveSouth East Asia, Live Jazz, Ethiopian Food, My wife and kids, Overland Travel, sitting around a campfire
Find Me InThe EcoRoamer somewhere near a beach
My HometownToronto, Singapore, San Francisco, New York
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I run http://www.TheMuskokaF...
Why You Should Read My ReviewsBecause I haven't learned how to be polite, just accurate
My Second Favourite Website The Last Great Book I ReadEnchantress of Florence
My First ConcertAsia, 1979 Kingswood Music @ Canada's Wonderland
My Favourite MovieThe Philadelphia Story
My Last Meal On EarthKraft Dinner w/ hot dogs
Most Recent DiscoveryBurning Man