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1. Blue Talon Bistro
3.5 stars.
It's really hard to believe that the Blue Talon Bistro inhabits the space formerly occupied -- for *years* -- by the Cheese Shop. To me, it always seemed narrow, cramped, and rambling when it was Cheese Shop. Blue Talon has converted the…More »
2. Greenbelt Branch Public Library
Greenbelt Branch Library is part of the enchanting Greenbelt Historic District, along with the Greenbelt Community Center and the Roosevelt Center. Tho it was built in 1970 and lacks some of the charm of the other modernist, Deco structures built in…More »
3. Blue Mountain Brewery
Blue Mountain Brewery is a lot of fun, definitely. The open layout and ski-lodge-esque décor, complete with rustic wrought iron and swirled glass chandeliers, is warm and inviting. So inviting, in fact, some of us shut the place down on a Saturday…More »
4. Gray Ghost Vineyards
We were really pleasantly surprised by Gray Ghost Vineyards. It might not be all that much to look at -- plopped right along 211 in Amissville -- but what GG lacks in setting, it makes up for in experience and wine.
The tasting room is pretty enough…More »
5. Copper Fox Distillery
The United States' only single-malt whisky distillery to hand-malt its barley and use apple and cherry woodsmoke in the process? 5 STARS. Bam.
Let's add the following just for good measure, tho:
- A ludicrously idyllic and quaint location.…More »
6. Red Canoe Gallery
Looking back over my Lakes Region reviews, I realize most of them are really positive. It's hard not to love everything about Muskoka, whether you're swimming in one of the bays or browsing a farmers market. Even shopping is supremely pleasant…More »
7. Brown's Appliances
After 30-some-odd years the mustard-yellow, wire-shelved fridge in the family cottage was ready to retire. But the Lakes region isn't the kind of place where you can run over to Sears or Home Depot, pick out an appliance for delivery, and be done…More »
8. Little Brown
Manhattan, NY 10028
(212) 828-2233
Categories:
Desserts,
Coffee & Tea,
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Upper East Side
On the sizzling hot walk back from the Guggenheim to our hotel, husband and I stumbled on Little Brown. Coffee + chocolate? Yes, please.
There's a lot to like about Little Brown:
1) It's an independent coffee shop.
2) They support local and small…More »
9. Black's Bar and Kitchen
4.5 enthusiastic stars.
1) I'm a once- or twice-a-week BlackSalt devotee. I downright adore the happy hour, the food, and the people. 2) As a rabid Yelper, my fam and in-laws typically leave choosing our dining establishments up to me when we get…More »
10. Peach's Holmes Beach
Holmes Beach, FL 34217
(941) 779-0738
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (Traditional)
One morning I woke to discover husband had made coffee, emptied the dishwasher, gone for a swim, and declared world peace* before I even got out of bed. Not only that, but he had Yelped us a place to eat breakfast. A proud moment for me for sure.
…More »
11. Red Emma's Bookstore Coffeehouse
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 230-0450
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Bookstores
Neighbourhood: Mount Vernon
After several hours at the Walters Art Museum, husband and I were in desperate need of some refueling. In the form of caffeine. And happened upon Red Emma's as we made our way from Mount Vernon to Midtown. I'm all in favor of locally-owned,…More »
12. Blue Ridge Dairy
Probiotic, rBST-free dairy? Yes, please.
BRD's Greek yogurt is the best I've ever -- ever -- tasted and has the smoothest, thickest texture I've ever -- ever -- sampled. Forget FAGE. Forget Chobani. This stuff will make you weep.
We usually get…More »
13. Silver Parrot
Silver Parrot has -- wait for it -- an entire inventory of silver jewelry. I'm not a yellow gold girl, so this is fine by me. If you are a yellow gold girl, keep movin'. This isn't the place for you.
We used to come here back in high school because…More »
14. Whitetail Ski Resort
1. Moms grew up in small-town Illinois. Pops grew up isolated to Newport, RI. Bro and I grew up in Dallas. We are not a skiing family. Sure, my silver spoon friends jetted off to Snowbird or Aspen on school breaks for ski vacays since these are…More »
15. Blue Hawaiian Helicopters
4.5 stars.
OK, first let me say that reviewing this place at 4.5 stars isn't based on extensive experiences with scads of other helicopter outfitters. I work at a school, I'm po'. I *wish* I had the cash flow to be jet-setting about (literally) in…More »
16. Red Hot Mama's
Ima go ahead and give these guys a solid 4-star, despite my bro debating me on it during our Hawai'ian vacay. Why the debate? He moved to Northern California 4 years ago, and suddenly he fancies himself a burrito connoisseur. *snort* "It's hard…More »
17. Golden Goose Farm
All organic produce: crunchy radishes, peppery baby arugula, juicy stone fruit, crisp apples, burgeoning broccoli, tender brussels sprouts, sweet autumnal squash.
Pantry perks, too: freshly baked pies, chewy cookies, moist cupcakes. Homemade steak…More »
18. BlackSalt Fish Market & Restaurant
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 342-9101
Categories:
Seafood,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Palisades
Hi. My name is MacRae. And I'm a BlackSalt happy hour addict.
{{Hiiii, MacRaaaaae.}}
I've been to HH oodles of times since I've started working nearby. I've gone alone, and I've forced every co-worker I know [like] to come with. Over the last few…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/22/2010
4.5 Happy Hour stars.
Ladies, in these tough economic times are you looking to supplement your… Read more »
19. Lindy's Red Lion
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 466-6000
Categories:
Burgers,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Foggy Bottom
We were in Lindy's neighborhood with some friends this afternoon when I pointed the Yelp Monocle (how much do I love that app feature?!) in its general direction, and their reviews popped up. Husband spotted "over 20 kinds of burgers" and started…More »
20. Red Curry
Pan-Asian places tend to annoy me. I love, LOVE, loooooove Asian food; but when I eat out and pay good money for it, I want the joint to *specialize*. Specialize in Thai. Specialize in Japanese. Specialize in Indonesian. But don't throw them all…More »
21. Lavender Hills Farm
Orillia, ON
Canada
(705) 329-3043
Categories:
Local Flavour,
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply,
Specialty Food
This morning as I was pulling my toast from the toaster oven, I suddenly craved something other than mere butter or jam to slather on it before consumption. Propped elbow on the counter, cocked an eyebrow, stroked chin thoughtfully and then *ding!*…More »
22. Blue Duck Tavern
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 419-6755
Categories:
Bars,
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: West End
Oh, my my. Oh, hell yes. You got to put on that party dress and head over to Blue Duck Tavern. If I hadn't only recently dined at BRABO in Old Town, I would say that this was by far the finest meal I've had in recent memory. As it is, it is one…More »
23. Rose International Market
3.5 stars. Your cute market earns you extra points, Rose International!
After a nice, long hike in Castle Rock State Park we wended our way back towards Mountain View through the charming little hamlet of Saratoga. Hungry for refueling, we spotted…More »
24. The Blue Willow Tea Shop
4.5 stars, eh?
A couple summers ago, stumbling back down to the docks after a long day of shopping and strolling "downtown" Gravenhurst, husband and I spied a new restaurant on the wharf. Curious -- and hungry -- we investigated. It turned out the…More »
25. Silver Bridge Gallery
Right when you walk into town from the docks is Silver Bridge Gallery. Last summer as we strolled past, a painting hung in the window grabbed me by the collar, demanded my attention, and dragged me in. I had to see it up close and personal.
Entering…More »
26. Blue Bull Bar & Restaurant
Blue Bull is one of few restaurants located in Sneem proper, and one we really enjoy when visiting the Ring of Kerry. What I love about the town of Sneem itself is that it's definitely not a tourist destination, so the establishments in town aren't…More »
27. Java Green
3.5 stars.
Believe it or not, soy bulgogi this close to Annandale is for those of us who don't eat *real* bulgogi. We're everywhere. Even this close to Annandale.
Java Green is good in my book. All vegetarian, all organic, and eco-friendly…More »
28. The Red Fox Inn
Wait? Did I just stumble in Colonial Williamsburg by accident? Hold on a sec, let me just step back outside. No...no...I don't SEE anyone wearing britches or a tri-cornered hat.
It's easy to forget that the northern part of Virginia was actually…More »
29. Red Truck Bakery
Red truck is delightful, delovely, delicious! Sure, Mom's is missed (mmm, Chess piiiiieee...), but Red Truck is adequate substitute.
Coworkers bring the sour cream coffee cake in to work every so often, and it disappears rather quickly. It's moist…More »
30. Black Pearl
As I was sitting out on the balcony potting plants this afternoon, basking in this amazing, breezy, perfect Spring weather, I found myself desperately wishing I could head over to Black Pearl for some cold beer and amazing seafood. Too bad it's 400…More »
31. Dottie's True Blue Cafe
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 885-2767
Categories:
American (Traditional),
Diners,
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: Civic Center/Tenderloin, SOMA
Wow, almost 1,000 reviews. Guess Dottie's doesn't need more, but I had to weigh in because we loved our breakfast so much. So just the nitty-gritty:
Line was long, out the door and down the street. Waited anyway, moved fast. Got to, ahem, enjoy…More »
32. Green Leafe Cafe
Best bar in Williamsburg, and one of my favorites of all time, anywhere. It's just the kind of bar I prefer the most: dim, dark wood, a huge selection of beers, incredibly casual, very laid-back. None of this bass-beating, disco-ball-dropping,…More »
33. Purple Heather
My family and I have visited Ireland on two occasions, each time setting up camp on the Ring of Kerry. On our first visit to the quaint, beautiful town of Kenmare, we stumbled on the Purple Heather Bistro. On our second visit, we made a point of…More »
34. Green Papaya
While visiting Boston recently we stayed in Waltham, arrived to the hotel rather late in the evening, and were looking for a good place nearby to grab a bite. I whipped out my trusty Blackberry, opened the Yelp app, and punched in "Waltham, MA."…More »
Recently updated lists from MacRae O.
I Think I'm Alone Now... (41)Despite their popularity, I find these places somewhat (if not totally) overrated. |
Think Globally, Buy Locally (71)The best places to pick up farm-fresh, local, homemade, organic, and/or good-for-you goods! |
Bubbles in My Beer (66)Here's where I been watchin' 'em. |
Westsiiiide! (65)Alexandria's West End is wonderfully diverse, ethnically varied, and abuzz with activity -- why I love to call it home. |
Your Body Is a Wonderland (13)Here's where to treat it like one. |
I'm Flexible (19)After nearly two decades as a strict vegetarian, I decided to adopt a "flexitarian" lifestyle and reincorporate farm-raised, grass-fed, organic, and humane meats back into my diet. Here's where I find that ethical food. |
Carbo Loading (76)Wraps, enchiladas, pitas, spring rolls, quesadillas, crepes, turnovers, pupusas, samosas, tacos, calzones, empanadas, pierogies, dosa, pot stickers, burritos...I'll eat anything in a carbohydrate shell. Except pot pie. Not pot pie. |
Two Tickets to Paradise (46)Hawai'i's Garden Isle of Kaua'i is as close to heaven on earth as it gets. Here's just a few of its amazing offerings. |
So Why Don't You Run across the Border, Mama? (37)I won't forget/ to bring you back/ what you need: cheesy, spicy, delicious Latin food. And yes, I counted Tex-Mex and Latin fusion. |
Feel the Burn (50)If you like spicy fare as much as I do, here's where you can find it. |
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Things I Lovestinky cheese, Belgian beer, boutique hotels, lurid gossip, ahi poke, dry humor, scotch, surprises, everything bagels, snow globes, Virginia wine, tuna salad, the ocean, Pickapeppa, Jelly Bellies, Texas, crushed ice, cold pizza
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