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I liked this place so much better when it was privately owned as a franchise. Now it's a corporate store, which means that everything has to be done exactly as corporate wants. It also means all the employees I had grown to know were let go. Not a fan of that at all! However; it remains to be said, that the products and prices are the same, so for Phinney residents the same availability of cheap convenience store food and products still exists.
Piazza di Trevi
00187 Roma
Italy
00187 Roma
Italy
Fontana di Trevi
Categories:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings,
Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Centro Storico
Trevi Fountain marks the termination point of one of the ancient aqueducts that supplied water to ancient Rome. It went through three different artists before reaching the fountain you see today. And it's beautiful. Wandering through the nearby streets you can hear the sound of running water and unless you know what's around the corner, it just might surprise you, like it did me. An estimated 3000 Euros are thrown into the fountain each day, and the city of Rome uses the funds to subsidize a supermarket for the cities needy: pretty cool, and makes you feel better about tossing your coins in.
For an easier visit: visit in the late evening during the rain. Romans are known for their post-dinner walks, but in the rain, the foot traffic throughout the city is substantially decreased, and you'll enjoy your visit much more. And tossing a coin in has been said to assure your returned visit to Rome; so obviously I threw in a couple during my visit!
Watch your pockets!
For an easier visit: visit in the late evening during the rain. Romans are known for their post-dinner walks, but in the rain, the foot traffic throughout the city is substantially decreased, and you'll enjoy your visit much more. And tossing a coin in has been said to assure your returned visit to Rome; so obviously I threw in a couple during my visit!
Watch your pockets!
Piazza del Colosseo 1
00184 Roma
Italy
+39 06 39967700
00184 Roma
Italy
+39 06 39967700
Colosseo
Categories:
Museums,
Local Flavor,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighborhoods: Aventino, Esquilino
Yea yea. It's the Colosseum. But it's amazing. Marvel at a wonder. A 2000 year old building. The fact that ancient Romans had the capacity to engineer something so massive, and so powerful that it has stood the test of time? Pretty freaking impressive. I don't think there's much I can say about this place; it's obviously a stop on every tourist's list, if not THE stop on every Roman tourist's list. What are you waiting for? Go there now!
Watch out for the gladiators out front; they extort your money for a few cheap touristy pictures! A Roma Pass gets you into several of the big features for a few bucks cheaper than regular price (AND you skip the line!)
Watch out for the gladiators out front; they extort your money for a few cheap touristy pictures! A Roma Pass gets you into several of the big features for a few bucks cheaper than regular price (AND you skip the line!)
2729 Eastlake Ave E
Seattle, WA 98127
(206) 324-2888
Seattle, WA 98127
(206) 324-2888
Hamlin Market and Deli
Category:
Grocery
Neighborhood: Eastlake
I have yet to have a sammich here that isn't freaking delicious. At present I'm munching on The Lake Union, sans tomatoes plus avocado, and holy yum. Love the crispy pickle and the Andes mint that come with every sandwich. Good, small selection of other foods that you might need if you live in the area and just don't have time to head to the supermarket.
Sandwich area a liiitttllleee pricey, but not overwhelming. I've always been a big proponent of getting what you pay for, and this place makes that old adage ring true. The Quality is in the bag.
If you're in the neighborhood and need a quick, delicious, & quality lunch, I highly recommend Hamlin Market.
p.s. Parking is free on the south side of the building.
Sandwich area a liiitttllleee pricey, but not overwhelming. I've always been a big proponent of getting what you pay for, and this place makes that old adage ring true. The Quality is in the bag.
If you're in the neighborhood and need a quick, delicious, & quality lunch, I highly recommend Hamlin Market.
p.s. Parking is free on the south side of the building.
W Torrance Blvd
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 318-0631
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 318-0631
Redondo Beach Pier
Categories:
Beaches,
Bars,
Shopping,
Restaurants,
Music Venues
Neighborhood: Redondo Beach
I spent several evenings enjoying Redondo Beach Pier while I was staying in Torrance. It's a great place for an evening stroll. We enjoyed some of the cheesy touristy shops, got a great meal at El Torito, and got some nibbles otherwise. Cheap parking made the deal even better.
If I lived locally I'd buy fresh seafood here all the time. I'd also bring dates here constantly (hopefully the same guy over and over!) It's just a nice, relaxing place to be, and it's waaaay less touristy than some of the other local piers. I'll definitely hang out again next time I'm in the area.
Redondo Beach Pier is JUST what a warm summer evening should be.
If I lived locally I'd buy fresh seafood here all the time. I'd also bring dates here constantly (hopefully the same guy over and over!) It's just a nice, relaxing place to be, and it's waaaay less touristy than some of the other local piers. I'll definitely hang out again next time I'm in the area.
Redondo Beach Pier is JUST what a warm summer evening should be.
I was expecting something comparable to Trophy or Cupcake Royale in Seattle (both of which are awesome,) what I got was an overly sweet, pretty, but pretty underwhelming $3 cupcake I could have made myself. Honest to God these taste like they came from either a) a boxed mix, or b) the ones you get six for $3.50 at the grocery store. It was not worth the $3, at all.
I got the Bananas Foster flavor, and my friend got chocolate with salted caramel, we both agreed that we had surely had substantially better, and could have made something equally as good, if not better, ourselves.
The frosting is just pure sugar. Not creamy or anything. It just wasn't good. The cupcake was at least relatively moist, but again, seemed waaaaay too sugary. (and I'm a sugar-lover) I felt like my blood sugar shot through the roof after eating mine. Blech.
Won't be back. Re-work your recipes, give me something that I couldn't make myself, and I might give you another try!
I got the Bananas Foster flavor, and my friend got chocolate with salted caramel, we both agreed that we had surely had substantially better, and could have made something equally as good, if not better, ourselves.
The frosting is just pure sugar. Not creamy or anything. It just wasn't good. The cupcake was at least relatively moist, but again, seemed waaaaay too sugary. (and I'm a sugar-lover) I felt like my blood sugar shot through the roof after eating mine. Blech.
Won't be back. Re-work your recipes, give me something that I couldn't make myself, and I might give you another try!
3000 184th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 744-6000
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 744-6000
Gene Juarez Salons & Spas
Categories:
Massage,
Day Spas,
Hair Salons
Luckily I finally realized my natural hair color was beautiful and stopped dyeing it, so I'm now strictly a cut girl, which makes my trip to the salon substantially cheaper than it was two years ago, so that probably helps in my assessment of salons because I no longer am paying for color.
All that said, GJ is simply the best there is in the area. Yes, it is expensive, but you really do get what you pay for in life. I've had nothing less than amazing cuts here, my stylists were friendly and helpful, offered recommendations when asked, and did a thorough job with my hair.
Does it hurt to pay $50 plus tip for a cut? YES! Absolutely, but with my hair now a longer style I don't have to get it done as often, and I figure I'm saving anyway by nixing that whole color thing, so it's worth it to me.
All the staff here, stylists, receptionists, colorists, etc. have always been extremely friendly. I like my stylist to chat me up and make me feel like a friend, and they are all great here.
See Camden or Dexter for great cuts.
All that said, GJ is simply the best there is in the area. Yes, it is expensive, but you really do get what you pay for in life. I've had nothing less than amazing cuts here, my stylists were friendly and helpful, offered recommendations when asked, and did a thorough job with my hair.
Does it hurt to pay $50 plus tip for a cut? YES! Absolutely, but with my hair now a longer style I don't have to get it done as often, and I figure I'm saving anyway by nixing that whole color thing, so it's worth it to me.
All the staff here, stylists, receptionists, colorists, etc. have always been extremely friendly. I like my stylist to chat me up and make me feel like a friend, and they are all great here.
See Camden or Dexter for great cuts.
3000 184th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 640-9100
Lynnwood, WA 98037
(425) 640-9100
Blazing Onion Burger Company
Categories:
American (New),
Burgers
See my review for the location in Mill Creek for my feelings on the food... (It's delicious! I love a good burger, and Blazing Onion definitely provides that.
This review is strictly for what I would consider to be the most amazing beverage machine ever. It's all touch-screen and digital, and you can choose several different flavors of Coke/Diet Coke/Coke Zero- Raspberry, lime, cherry, cherry vanilla, and orange. It was basically the coolest thing ever!
This review is strictly for what I would consider to be the most amazing beverage machine ever. It's all touch-screen and digital, and you can choose several different flavors of Coke/Diet Coke/Coke Zero- Raspberry, lime, cherry, cherry vanilla, and orange. It was basically the coolest thing ever!
7231 Greenwood Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 784-3470
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 784-3470
Ken's Market
Category:
Grocery
Neighborhood: Phinney Ridge
The roasted turkey sandwich on rosemary bread is basically the best thing ever. Do it.
Like forever 21 but junkier and sluttier
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