Lauren H.'s Profile

This review is about their ski shop, although I love the rest of the store too. My boyfriend and I dropped off our skis to be waxed and edged, and to fit my new boots, before a trip to Colorado. I was a bit concerned when other people there were having trouble getting their equipment that they had dropped off. They also said that it was going to take almost a week, which seemed a bit long, but I figured that I didn't need them for a week, so I'd be okay with that.

We went back the night before our flight, and of course they have trouble finding our skis. They first brought out a completely different pair of skis, and then finally ours. There was a note saying that they had called me the previous day, but I gave them my cell number so I know and they didn't. Then we realized that they had adjusted my boyfriend's bindings for my new boots, and didn't wax or edge either of them.

So, we had to drive home, pick up his boots while they waxed and edged (suddenly they need only an hour instead of a week for this), and then go back and have them adjust his bindings.

So why the four stars? Well, not only did they not charge us, they also gave us a $50 gift certificate. So they realized that they had screwed up royally and tried to make it up to us. I would have rather had my skis ready to go when I got there, but I'll take the $50 and stay a loyal Sports Basement fan.

PS: I had no idea until the guy selling my boots told me, but you always get 10% off if you have a AAA card or a 24-hour Fitness membership. I wish they would advertise that more, like when I bought my fancy new ski coat there last season.

Two years after the fact, this is the only restaurant that I really remember from my trip to London. I felt like I was back home in California. Tequila selection is good . I could get a real cocktail for once (a girl can only drink so much beer), and all of my Americanized Mexican favorites. It was expensive, like everything else in London, but I managed to go there twice during my three-week visit. Just be prepared for a long wait.

So excited to have a La Vic down south. The food is exactly like downtown, and the ambiance is nice. They designed the space to handle the long line without getting in the way of the people eating. I also like how the windows all open up onto the sidewalk on nice sunny days.

The agua fresca is always delicious, and they seem to have three or four flavors, which seems to be more than most places.

I always always get the veggie flour quesadilla, which is like a veggie burrito, but I million times better (order with no lettuce, especially when to go) because of the extra cheese and the crispy tortilla.  

My BF likes the el pastor better than the carnitas or the chile verde, but they were all tasty according to him.

And of course there is the orange sauce, which needs no further discussion.

If you are down by Best Buy or Bed, Bath, & Beyond, and need some lunch, this is the place to go.

This is a review of their emergency services only. I am sure they do great things with animal rescue and such.

I ended up here with my cat after Arguello Pet Hospital referred us. My cat suddenly started acting strange, so I wanted him to seen right away, even though it was a Saturday morning.

On the plus side, parking was easy, and they took the cat right away to check him out while I was filling out paper work.

But I was not at all impressed with the vet. He couldn't find anything wrong with my cat, who had decided that he was going to act just fine for the vet, and that's not the problem. The issue was the way the vet treated me, like I wasn't a good kitty mom. For example, he implied that previous vets who had examined my cat were not thorough or using the proper equipment because they hadn't told me that my cat had a heart murmur. He also lectured me because I couldn't tell him exactly my cat's eating and pooping habits because I have two cats. His whole arrogant tone rubbed me the wrong way.

They wanted to spend "about $500" for blood work and x-rays because they couldn't find anything wrong. It seemed overboard, so I paid the $90 emergency fee and left. The cat is acting fine, and if he starts having issues again, I'll take him to a regular vet for further tests.

I love my cats and all, but I am still reasonable. I have fallen into that trap of spending thousands on cat looking for things that you either can't do anything about, or don't change the treatment anyway.

Sorry, but I found a hair in my veggie burger yesterday. It was gross. But they gave me my money back, so they lose only one star.

Went there because I wanted Thai and we were in San Mateo. "How bad can it be? It's just Thai food....it's all the same." Well, bad with a side of bad. Veggie spring rolls should have veggies. And I felt gross the rest of the day. They were fast, so they get one star instead of zero.

So disappointing after all the good Yelp reviews. Service was okay, but with an attitude. Food was overly rich and salty. Ambiance felt like a senior center. Plus, the logo'd shirts, sugar packets, and bathroom towels felt almost like I was at the Lobster.

Events:
I am writing this review because I was looking for this info when trying to decide where to have my birthday party this year. I had my birthday here on a Tuesday night, and it worked out really well. This is a great spot if you want to have an informal gathering. I just added the manager to my evite so he knew how many people to expect. When we arrived, they had reserved tables for us. The place is small, and about 20 of us took over about half of the place. The bar is well-rounded, the food decent with your typical burgers and fish tacos. The view is nice looking over the water, and it was in a convenient location: people working downtown could get there easily, and people coming from South Bay could find parking easily. There is a TV that plays movies or sports, and I am sure you could work something out with them if you wanted to show something special. Same goes for music, although I didn't ask for anything specific.

Lunch:
I like going here for lunch when I want a nice walk on a sunny day. It doesn't look like much from the outside (it looks like, well, a dive), but inside is surprisingly nice. The food is good and the view nice. It has your typical bar food plus some fish. There are lots of mixed drink options and wine if you are interested in a long lunch.

Great date spot. I was a bit worried when we were seated near the kitchen entrance, and there was a fair amount of traffic back and forth, but I quickly forgot about that as we started our meal. The restaurant felt lively and fun, but it was also quiet enough for us to talk easily.

The friendly waiter enthusiastically recommended the scallop appetizer special, and it lived up to his description. The lamb was fine, but the duck was really good, and went well with the wine we ordered. I was disappointed by the dessert, but that was just because I don't like Amaretto, and it was waaay Ameretto-y.

Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience: nothing noticeably wrong, and providing a nice background for lots of conversation.

Making a reservation on their web site was less than user-friendly, but it was worth it. It was odd that you had to specify how long you wanted to stay there, but I went for it and make the longest reservation possible: two hours. I went on a Wednesday night (by cab, given the neighborhood). The service was good and the drinks very good. The selection of cocktails goes on for pages, and each is perfectly mixed. I was disappointed that they didn't serve food though.

The booths are very private and cozy, especially with the tables being just wide enough to hold a few drinks. This is the place to go to have quiet alone time with someone or a small group: not a bar to mingle.

Two people, two hours, three rounds, including tip: $100. But worth it.