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DateNashville, TN 37203
(615) 244-9552
Robert's Western World
Categories:
Bars,
Burgers,
Music Venues
Neighborhood: Downtown
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 598-8283
Sushi Ryokan
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
It had been a while since I'd tried a new sushi joint, and I'm glad I finally did. First off - the service is all kinds of awesome. Everyone is super nice and attentive whether you sit at a table or at the bar.
Most importantly though - the fish is goddamn phenomenal. I'm going to go out on a limb and say it's the best, freshest, melt-in-your-mouthiest sushi I've had in the 562. From the albacore to the yellowtail to your fancier stuff like yellowtail belly it's all so effing delicious.
The rolls aren't anything to scoff at either. I'm partial to more ponzu-esque rolls as opposed to mayo-y sweet ones which is why the Tokyo Killer and Girl Gone Wild did it for me. Yep, not only are their ingredients in their rolls more original than most other places, they didn't pull any punches with the names either.
Not for those suffering from coulrophobia... or claustrophobia for that matter, this place is teensy tiny. It's a little shack behind the late Grampa Jerry's house. And it'll likely be locked when you get there, you just head over to the nearby gas station and ask for the key to clown paradise.
It is weird and wacky and packed floor to ceiling with clown stuff. Even the house itself is painted to look like a clown face. If you're ever driving in Eastern Colorado, it's right of the highway, and it may not be the most exciting thing you'll ever see in your life, but it's definitely worth a stop.
First of all - cheap, cheap, cheap. You can definitely get rooms for circa (or even less than) $100. Second, you stay parked at the motel and shuttle right in to Zion National Park. Third, the owners are super amazingly friendly and nice.
Okay, so the rooms are a bit old and stuck in the 80s and thin walls means early wake up calls from neighbors with noisy kids. But the rooms are clean and you've got a bed and a shower and free wifi. What else could you ask for?
Extra tip: If you're arriving after 9pm or so, be sure to call them ahead of time since the they close up shop relatively early.
(928) 638-7888
Grand Canyon National Park
Categories:
Parks,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Hiking
Nope.
Turns out that this place is awe-inspiring even for the most jaded amongst us. Wow. It's just so much and so big and so... just everything. We were lucky enough to have arrived late afternoon on a Thursday which meant the crowds were mostly gone and we had the Grand Canyon all to ourselves.
If anything is worth the $25 admission (per car, not per person), it's The Grand Canyon. There are so many trails to hike and countless lookout points. We didn't do a super long trail but hiked down the canyon just a bit and back up, and like I said, it was pretty much empty.
If anything in the world could be described as "awesome," it's definitely The Grand Canyon.
The patio is perfect for a sunny Sunday morning with their rad retractable roof and great service. All this, AND a DIY bloody mary bar? Pinch me, I must be dreaming.
Oh, but wait. Come nightfall this place is crawling with OC Housewives' finest. Yeah. That's the downside.
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3/2/2011
I can't begin to tell you how tired I am of the word "cougar." *siiiiigh* But, there really is no way to write a review of 3-Thirty-3 without that word.
They've actually been on my list to check out for brunch for the longest time, yet somehow I always end up here after dark. Why do I do this to myself? It's seriously masochistic. Okay, okay, it's not that bad. And I've gotta say, the service is surprisingly okay when it's not insanely busy.
The crowd. Oh, the crowd. Look, if you're like me and you end up here and it's totally not your thing... well, you've just gotta take it for entertainment value. Yes, that includes the leopard print-wearing cougars, the old dude next to you just only drinking Voss water, and, yes, even the greasy dude across the bar doing a lip pucker and shouting "Hey baby!" at you. Yes, entertainment value.
...but not a very good value. If the surroundings didn't remind you that you're in Newport Beach, the drink prices will. Yeesh. I can't say I'll visit at night again, but I do still have their brunch on my list - cougars or no, I can't turn down a bloody mary bar.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 662-7996
Organic Designs by Aggelige
Category:
Nurseries & Gardening
Her tagline is something about where nature and art meet, and it's really true. These succulent arrangements are works of art ranging from grandiose and beautiful to more practical and adorable. "An adorable cactus?" you ask. Yes, the most adorable desert plants you've ever seen.
Maybe I was bracing myself for a horrible case of sticker shock, but I didn't think the prices were too bad. Starting at $12 for some very small arrangements and going up from there. The only downside is due to the eensy weensy airstream trailer, they might not have as big of a selection as some other places. But talk to the owner, she's super knowledgeable and makes loads of custom designs too.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 545-2337
Russian River Brewing Company
Categories:
Breweries,
American (Traditional)
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 464-9255
Gelato Paradiso
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
I'm pretty sure the scent of freshly made waffle cones even beats the scent of baking cookies or warm bread or summer bbq. It's just amazing. I got myself a scoop of pistachio and a scoop of hazelnut - and it was damn delicious gelato. Highly recommend skipping dessert if you're having dinner in Laguna and just heading straight to Gelato Paradiso.
The quality of the productions though are always surprisingly good. I say "surprisingly" because sometimes it's easy to think of SCR of just "that small theatre over there by OCPAC." But they've got their stuff together over there, amazing sets, great sound, and very good actors.
I've been going to this theater for almost 15 years, and it's safe to say what I love most about it is the Christmas productions. Sure, sure, I enjoy lots of the other shows throughout the season, but nothing quite gets me into the holiday spirit until I see A Christmas Carol at SCR.
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Yelping SinceAugust 2006
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I get that it's for the tourists mostly, but I was a tourist and it was one helluva night. The place was pretty packed, but I'd call it comfortably packed. The Mr and I made our way to the balcony area and had a perfect spot overlooking the whole floor and the band, plus there's a bar up there that's far less crowded.
The crowd here is awesome, everybody is in a great mood and ready for a good time. We made friends with some random European tourists and, well, that's when I started saying "Just onnnne more drink..." And the drinks are cheap and cold. And the band is fantastic. And I can't tell you much else because, well... SHOTS.