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1. SF Fire Credit Union
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 674-4800
Categories:
Banks & Credit Unions,
Investing
Neighbourhood: Laurel Heights
Have you ever seen a bank with better reviews? I joined SF Fire Credit Union when I first moved to the United States and was looking for a no frills bank for digitally-minded and low maintenance customers like me (similar to PC Financial in Canada).…More »
2. Mark's Place
This is a must-visit lunch spot that seems popular with all the locals on Kauai. As other reviewers have said, this should be on your itinerary immediately upon landing at Lihue airport as it's so close by.
ITINERARY:
- land
- pick up rental car
- drive…More »
3. Banana Joe's
The banana pineapple "frosty" here is so mind-numbingly good that I stopped to rethink my decision to plan my next trip to Kauai on the southern part of the island near Koloa. Banana Joe's is definitely worth a drive to Kilauea in the north, but take…More »
4. Leonard's Bakery
Don't make the same mistake I did and order a DOZEN malasadas for two people. I wrongly thought these were Timbit-sized at only $0.90 apiece, but they are monstrous two-handers.
Quite literally the best donut I've ever eaten in my life, and I gladly…More »
5. Diamond Head Cove Health Bar
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 732-8744
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Juice Bars & Smoothies
Neighbourhood: Diamond Head
Why the açai bowl hasn't made its way to San Francisco is a mystery - it seems like something that would fit right into the quick and healthful lunchtime category in SF's financial district!
This café is In a strip mall and easy to miss. The parking…More »
6. Kailua Beach Park
Another day, another beautiful beach on Oahu!
Things to love about this beach:
- fairly calm waves (when I visited in early November)
- fairly secluded
- dedicated parking lot
- clean, well-maintained bathrooms and showers, but there are no functioning…More »
7. Waimanalo Beach Park
A very beautiful beach with a stunning view - even if you don't go into the water there is enough entertainment here to last you many hours...just look around you. This was one of the first beaches I visited in Hawaii and I may have overestimated my…More »
8. Poipu Beach
My only wish for my first trip to Hawaii was to swim with my absolute favourite reptile in the world: the sea turtle or "honu" as it's locally called. Poipu Beach, at least when I visited in November, was pitched to me as the ideal beach for honu…More »
9. Hanalei Bay Beach
The highlight of this beach is the surrounding views - this is a massive, sprawling beach that's not at all secluded, but it's so long that you won't notice the many others sharing the beach with you.There is tons of room to groove.
The mountains and…More »
10. Silky Touch
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 255-8527
Category:
Nail Salons
Neighbourhoods: Lower Haight, Hayes Valley
I can't in good faith leave a good review of this nail salon. This salon is clearly understaffed and overwhelmed with the addition of a new location 1.5 blocks away (why there's a need for another nail salon so close to the first one is a mystery).…More »
11. Save-More Market
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 567-8580
Categories:
Grocery,
Convenience Stores
Neighbourhood: Western Addition/NOPA
One of the only stores in the NOPA/Divis/Western Addition corridor that consistently carries Pirate's Booty, and if you want to keep both of your legs, fellow yelpers, it'll stay that way. Do not buy me out and make me resurrect my citywide hunt for…More »
12. Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
Clean, spacious and easy to navigate, not to mention extremely easy to travel to from downtown Amsterdam. Anytime I have a choice of layover in Europe I choose Amsterdam, because getting to and from this airport is a breeze. The train to Amsterdam…More »
13. citizenM hotel Amsterdam Airport
While on layover in Amsterdam I had a very early morning flight and wasn't sure I wanted to wrestle with an early morning traipse from the city centre. When my airbnb reservation didn't work out, I rushed to book a night at citizenM.
Having stayed at…More »
14. The Taco Shop
Having formerly lived most of my life in Canada, I had precisely zero access to palatable Mexican food (or Tex Mex, as it were) upon my first visit to The Taco Shop. As such I was both startled and pleasantly surprised when I found absolutely…More »
15. HRD Coffee Shop
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 543-2355
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Korean,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: SOMA
I simply adore HRD (which stands for "Human Resources Department" FYI). I'm not the most well versed when it comes to Korean food, but the folks here are always accommodating when I approach them with bizarro diner-esque requests like "grilled cheese…More »
16. Nepenthe
I ate a $25 dish of lasagne here, and dare I say it was the best lasagne I've eaten in ages. The price point for a plate of vegetarian lasagne is about twice as much as one would expect to pay, but it was so huge I barely made a dent in it. In short:…More »
17. Good Luck Cafe and Deli
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 781-2328
How can I say no to a toasted sesame seed bagel with cream cheese, ripe avocado slices, tomatoes and an egg for only $2.75 including tax? The sandwich selection here is robust but the combinations are classics - there are many meaty and vegetarian…More »
18. Dinosaurs
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 503-1421
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Castro
The best thing I've eaten all week, and this is after a steady diet of San Francisco's usual suspects (La Note, Mama's, Ike's, Rosamunde, Dottie's, La Taqueria, Souley Vegan) owing to hungry out of town visitors. Absolutely smashing, and under $5 for…More »
19. Chow
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 552-2469
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Castro
I'll reiterate what others have said - the food here is good, but there's nothing spectacular. The "smashed style" home fries served with breakfast items are definitely a winning recipe, though they could use some additional seasoning. My eggs have…More »
20. Safeway
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 861-7660
Categories:
Drugstores,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Castro
How can I complain about a massive grocery store that's open 24/7? Come grocery shopping here at your own risk after hours - the place isn't always fully stocked (frequently out of yogurt and liquid eggs after midnight) and the produce section has a…More »
21. Moloa'a Sunrise Juice Bar
Moloaa, HI 96746
(808) 822-1441
Categories:
Food Stands,
Fruits & Veggies,
Juice Bars & Smoothies
This fruit shack was a regular spot to pick up a tasty breakfast while staying in Kilauea. It opens super early (7:30am) so you can easily pick up some morning treats before hightailing it south towards the best beaches. Breakfast is available until…More »
22. Nick's Crispy Tacos
Every time I come here I order a taco or burrito and then remember that I actually don't care much for their vegetarian taco or burrito offerings. I dig the cabbage but not a lot of the other fillings, and I don't like "Nick's Way" - just a personal…More »
23. Happiness Forgets
London N1 6NU
UK
+44 20 7613 0325
Category:
Bars
Neighbourhoods: Hoxton, Hoxton Square
I freaking loved it here. It was a little bit hard to find as it's in a dimly lit area and the bar itself is in a dimly lit basement with minimal signage, but just head to the western most part of Hoxton Square (by square I mean literally, a street…More »
24. Veo Optics
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 861-2020
Category:
Eyewear & Opticians
Neighbourhood: Castro
Adore.
Even though I showed up here at 5 minutes before closing time with glasses that I purchased elsewhere, the staff here was happy to accomodate my adjustments request. They quickly (and expertly) readjusted my too-wide frames and made sure they…More »
25. Kilauea Fish Market
Everything that's been said about this adorable little market is true. Order your food and then grab a seat outside on the patio or get it to go. Finding the entrance and parking was a little tricky but if you spot a local they'll point you in the…More »
26. Ritual Coffee Roasters
When I don't feel like waiting in an absurd line for my daily dose of caffeine (Four Barrel, Blue Bottle), this walkup counter is the perfect antidote. There's considerably less pretention here and I'm obsessed with handing over an extra $1 for the…More »
27. San Francisco Soup Company
This walkup counter is a solid option for daily lunch - you'll often encounter a line out the door but don't be discouraged, because really, there's nowhere else to wait but outdoors. The line moves quickly.
The cashier's partner-in-crime who calls…More »
28. Nookies Tree Restaurant
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 248-9888
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Burgers,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Lakeview
Decent food at decent prices without the absurd brunch wait, and a lifesaver when spending a sweaty weekend in the Chicago summer heat. I've enjoyed both sweet and savoury items here and neither disappointed - the two eggs with hash browns and toast…More »
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Yelping SinceFebruary 2009
Things I Lovecriminally dark chocolate, accordions, cashmere, graph paper, Dogme 95, dimples, Dr. Mario, Peter Cetera, Swedish rounding
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