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Orange County, CA
Yelping SinceAugust 2006
Things I LoveBacon, AYCE, Sushi, Pho, Photography, Weddings, Crafty Things, The Angels, Costa Mesa, Red Meat, Long Beach, Yelp, Churrascaria, Johnny Depp, Mid-Century Modern, Elite events, In-N-Out, Old Towne Orange, Las Vegas, Lost
Find Me InIn, around and about Orange County
My HometownA little other desert city
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm still yelping as OC's faithful community manager!
Why You Should Read My ReviewsTo find the hidden Hazel Fun Facts.
My Second Favorite Website The Last Great Book I ReadThe Year of Living Biblically
My First ConcertShania freaking Twain
My Favorite MovieTroll 2
My Last Meal On EarthThe sweet taste of victory.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I actually think lobster sucks.
Most Recent DiscoveryTasty, tasty, strong iced Vietnamese coffee.
Current CrushDenny Duquette
DateLong Beach, CA 90803
(562) 431-1414
Tantalum Restaurant
Category: American (New)
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7/7/2009
There ain't too many of these $10 cocktail joints in the LBC...well, not that I frequent anyhow. And, I don't frequent this one. But, every once in awhile, on a payday, I like to play dress-up and pretend I'm all schmancy as I order my cucumber mojito and practice an evil rich, villain laugh. I figure if I practice enough, I won't have to worry about it once my worldwide domination plans are fulfilled.
What's that? Cucumber mojito ain't schmancy enough for ya? Hmm...how about $15 s'mores? "S'mores?!" I know that's what you're thinking. Yep. S'mores. The very same that you make at beach bonfires and WT style over your gas stove on a kebab skewer at home....but one big difference: $15. If you ask me, that's a bargain for looking like a total tool and enjoy campfire goods inside a bougie restaurant. They could easily charge $25.
Here's the thing though, as much as I'm making fun of myself for going here...I still go here. ...especially when hanging out with certain pals who still use The Club and are freaked out that they may be parked next to a Honda Civic. You know the type. In fact, we should just title that type the "I'm afraid of the LBC" type. This place is for them...and for me on nights when I'm feeling schmancy.
Other folks with me stuck with the AYCE sushi, and that also went way downhill. With everything covered in lemon, and cut all unevenly...and with dubious freshness. *Illustrated with a pic of me indignant with arms crossed.*
Maybe it was just a bad day for our sushi chef...but I'm kinda bummed out about Kin Sushi now.
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8/30/2009
Tougher to find than a funny episode of 'American Dad' is a top-notch, knock-your-socks-off , all-you-can-eat sushi joint. I know you, Mr Cynical Yelper, you're all "pffft. She doesn't know five star sushi." Sure, this place is no Urasawa, but I know tasty. And I sure as hell know a good deal, and Kin Sushi has got both covered.
We're not talking just a bunch of disguised California rolls. No siree. We're talking loads and loads of unique rolls, and all the nigiri you can handle. Hello? Superman Burrito Roll? http://www.yelp.c... ....I know, I thought the same thing at first too...but turns out it's the name of one of their soy paper wrapped sushi rolls, not some wacky new-fangled kama sutra maneuver. Plus, a seemingly endless list of things you can order from the kitchen too. All for an $18 lunch or a $24 dinner. ...and hell, for you real snooty mofos they've even got a $33 option where you can get sashimi. Yes. Sashimi. Sa-shi-mi.
All the sushi was super fresh. And the service was super fly, to boot! The chefs make sure you're never empty-plated and keep making things up for you as they go along. Plus, open 'til midnight on the weekend, $6 for a big Asahi or only $1 for bottomless soda....you'll be seeing many updates of Kin Sushi to come.
Still, after visiting their pharmacy for the first time yesterday, I have a new appreciation for *my* Target. Their pharmacy is fast, snazzy, and super helpful...and even gave me a few Target-branded surgical masks. How's that for branding?
But, I do love *my* Target. I love their super-duper organized clearance section. I love that they turn over their stock so much more quickly than the other Targets (which adds even more to their organized clearance section). I love...well, what can I say...I'm an American gal, and I love Target.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 938-7129
Patricia A Maciog MD
Category: Internal Medicine
Yep. Not only do I hate going to the doctor for normal doctory sorta things, but I hate feeling like I'm an idiot for visiting the doctor. While, Dr. Maciog IS, in fact, a doctor and did do doctory type things, she did not make me feel like an idiot at all.
In fact, they got me in the office the same day, and she took great care of me. She didn't rush me out or anything, and even encouraged me to come back for a regular checkup, and seemed to genuinely listen to what I had going on.
I may just find myself visiting the doc more often now that I've met Dr Maciog.
This is definitely one of those "what do you get someone who has everything" stores. I'll ell you what you get them...recycled billboard notebooks, cutesy martini glass sets, a snazzy arrow-shaped pendant, a "drink-a-day" card deck...or really ANYTHING that's in this store. They truly have it all...and if you have more to splurge you can even get that couch in the window that I've been coveting for years and years.
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
(714) 847-4007
DVD Planet Super Store
Categories: Videos and Video Game Rental, Music & DVD's
The magical afterglow of scouring through bins and coming up with a FABULOUS deal. Nope, Amazon does not give shoppers afterglow...and if it does, the only people there to see it are Ross and Rachel staring from your TV as you sit on the couch.
The staff here are full on movie buffs too. You could walk in and say "I'm looking for that one movie with the guy who - or the girl - something about bread - I think someone is called Chad - no - maybe the actor is Chad - oh, wait...you're Chad." And the clerk will smile, nod and say, "oh - you're looking for 'Chocolat,' right?" I kid you not.
Tons of box sets, weird special interest flicks, more used dvds than you can shake a stick at, and even a porn section (if that's what strikes your fancy), all add up to the best DVD shop in OC.
Not only do they have a surprising selection of produce and your grocery staples for such a teensy, tiny store, but they serve up a damn tasty burger too. A nice, thick patty, with fresh bacon, and tasty buns all make for one delicious, homemade burger. I can't believe I've passed this place up for so long, but I have a feeling I'll be here for many lunches to come.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 571-0300
The Curtis Hotel
Category: Hotels
Neighborhoods: Northwest, CBD
Thumbs Up:
-Convenient location to most downtown joints
-Wacky theme floors
-Comfy beds
-Wacky VW Bug Ipod radio thingies
-Candy, candy, everywhere. Seriously. Sooo much candy in this hotel.
-Free toothpaste and razors from housekeeping
Thumbs Down:
-WTF. Why won't the curtains close. Grrr. I like DARKNESS in the morning when I'm trying to sleep in.
-The shower...that gets water EVERYWHERE in the bathroom. Oh this crazy trend of hip bathrooms...it just leads to a mess.
-The thin walls...although it did help me learn much more than I ever needed to know about my neighbors. Show owner comment »
Denver, CO 80202
Biker Jim's Gourmet Hot Dog Stand
Categories: Fast Food, Food Stands
Neighborhoods: Northwest, CBD
I didn't end up getting an exotic reindeer or elk sausage, instead I opted for the Cajun Boudin, which is a slightly spicy mixture of beef, pork, and rice. I thought the rice was going to be there just for filler, but no - it added a great texture to the sausage. And that was one damn tasty brat. I'm only in Denver a couple more days, and I want to go back to Biker Jim's for pretty much every meal.
I do have to admit that I failed my bacon-loving self on this trip though. When I went they were serving a bacon brat. That's right, not a bacon-wrapped brat, mind you...a brat...MADE OUT OF BACON. I'm angering the bacon gods right now, and it truly pains me to say this...but...it didn't do it for me. OMG. I went back and deleted and re-typed that sentence five times, but it's true. maybe if the bacon meat was mixed with some other meat? I dunno...it was just salty and fatty...which is everything bacon is supposed to be, but it didn't work for me.
Despite and little ding in my bacon-loving heart, Biker Jim's has seriously won me over. Big time.
Sizzler? Salad Bar? Almost 30 yelpers? I'm in! What's that? There's also Texas toast and $6 giant Bud Light bottles involved? I'm double in!
Sizzler was...well, it was Sizzler. But, I've gotta say, I was thoroughly impressed with our server. I couldn't believe it. That guy was ON it. Who knew you could get such good service from Sizzler.
I love the nostalgia Sizzler brings though. It reminds me of my stringy-haired, bare-footed youth spent in a tiny other desert city. *tear* Now I'll have an entirely new nostalgia for Sizzler, with memories of yelpers tearing up the salad bar and getting at least three refills on endless shrimp. Just when I thought I was completely over Sizzler, along comes Eimi and this UYE to pull me back in!
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Can't complain too much about $8 bottomless mimosas, or a tasty $6 bloody mary. But, I can complain about a $14 breakfast plate with measly potatoes and overcooked eggs over easy.
But, the view is nice. The setting is nice. And should I ever be hosting some nice people who like to go to nice places on Sunday mornings, I'd take them to a Tantalum brunch. But, until then, I may go again...I'll just order one overpriced piece of toast and milk my bottomless mimosas all morning.