Tracy G.'s Profile
DateLos Angeles, CA 90035
(888) 539-2924
Judaism By Choice
Category:
Religious Organizations
Neighborhood: West Los Angeles
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 827-8500
Rainforest Cafe
Category:
American (Traditional)
Bri's service started with taking our drink order. She took her time with the nephews to make sure that they got exactly what they wanted. She told them the cup they wanted didn't match the picture. It seemed like she was with us for five minutes just making sure that the nephews were going to be happy. And the attention continued at the same level throughout the meal. :)
Los Angeles, CA 90068
(323) 850-2000
Hollywood Bowl
Categories:
Music Venues,
Stadiums & Arenas
Neighborhood: Hollywood
1 Previous Review:
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9/25/2007
First, my deepest apologies to Alan Jay Lerner and Camelot ....
If ever I would leave you
It wouldn't be in summer.
Seeing you in summer I never would go.
Your stage filled with stars,
Your lights shining far,
Oh, you wonderful bowl
that puts gold to shame!
.....
If ever I would leave you,
How could it be in spring-time?
Knowing how close the season is?
Oh, no! not in spring-time!
Summer, winter or fall!
No, never could I leave you at all!
Ok, you get the picture, I am willing to put my lack of talent on display all for the love of the Bowl. When I am asked the things I love about LA, my top three are Disneyland, the weather and the Bowl --- and they switch positions depending on my mood. One of the reasons I can't imagine leaving Los Angeles is the Bowl ... that tops Disneyland which surprise those that know me. My favorite summer activity is to come to the bowl -- just pack the backpack with cheese, crackers and wine and take me to the Bowl.
Some of those that I have are: Kristin Chenoweth, Charlotte Church, John Schneider, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, Riders in the Sky, Pink Martini, Carol Channing, Reba McEntire, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Willie Nelson, The Smothers Brothers, Patti LuPone, Alan Menken, Judy Kuhn, Jodi Benson, Mary Costa, Mickey Mouse, Dick van Dyke, Marni Nixon, John Williams, Julia Sweeney, Jeffrey Tambor, Bruce Jenner, Disneyland's Dapper Dans, Fess Parker and Richard Sherman (I know I am forgetting many ...). I have been to Sing-a-Longs (both Sound of Music and Wizard of Oz). The first time I "saw" Sunset Boulevard was at the Bowl .... it was a reading of the script with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra playing the score --- it was incredible.
I have sat in the box seats, but I like the benches better. There is a laid back feeling in the upper sections. You get to know those around you, I have had some of the best conversations with those next to me. Trust me, you can never go wrong with a night at the Bowl ... even if you don't think you would like who is playing, it will be a night to remember.
Los Angeles, CA 90038
(323) 465-3321
Crown Of India
Category:
Indian
Neighborhood: Hollywood
The food is delicious and there is a lot of it. I get the dinner and have leftovers for 2 meals once I get home. The vindaloo is amazing!!!
I can't wait to go back ....
Corona del Mar, CA 92625
(949) 717-4322
SideDoor
Categories:
British,
Beer, Wine & Spirits,
Gastropubs
It was as advertised (word of mouth), a upscale gastro-pub. I love the feel of the place .... very cozy, great food. Their menu will be changing every so often. We had Mac and Cheese (using Stilton), Warm Olives with herbs, a squash salad, Grilled Cheese Sandwich with portabella mushrooms, and a s'more sandwich for desert. The food was delicious and there is no way I could do them justice.
The reason I give it 4 stars .... because I know they will get better ... hard to believe but I know one of the chefs that is creating the Side Door and he is leading the team to incredible levels. I can't wait to go back.
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-2727
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Category:
Museums
It had been a long time since I had been here. We decided that the last time we (brother, sister and I) were there was with my grandparents. My grandfather was a fighter pilot in WWII. It was nice to walk through the exhibits and think about him and all others that have fought for our country.
The second time I came here during the recent trip I had the crab fritters with onion rings (appetizer) and She-Crab Soup. Yes, I was having a crab feast on my last day in Charleston. Mom was surprised, given that I am known to not eat soups. But yes it was soup, but is also had crab in it, and crab trumps soup.
The food was delicious. W (my 10 year nephew) had a blast choosing his meal ... this was the first trip that he has been choosing from the main menu instead of the kid's menu. He had a hard time, because he takes after his foodie father, everything sounded good to him. He ended up choosing a pasta dish that made his eyes light up. I don't think there was anything left on his plate at the end of the meal.
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
(843) 886-8000
Boathouse at Breach Inlet
Categories:
Seafood,
American (New)
Middleton, WI 53562
(608) 831-3705
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse
Categories:
Italian,
Steakhouses
The first night I had steak with shrimp stuffed with crab. It was awesome. I was very impressed. The service was very quick, I never felt that I was missing anything. (4 stars)
The second time I went there, I wasn't as impressed. I took advantage of Restaurant Week. Salad, Appetizer, steak and desert. The food was still good, but the service was lacking. I almost walked about, because it took any waiter that long to acknowledge me. He wasn't present when he was at my table, I felt like an inconvenience ... I wish I could say that it was because the place was very busy, but that wasn't the case. I was very disappointed that my experience was that different from the night before. (2 starts ... for a 3 star average.)
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Yelping SinceOctober 2006
Find Me InKoreatown
My HometownBristol, TN
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm going to Disneyland and/or drinking wine
Why You Should Read My Reviewshonestly, i don't know why you should
My Second Favorite Website The Last Great Book I ReadAll Harry Potter Books & The Other Boleyn Girl
My First ConcertJacksons, Victory Tour
My Favorite Moviedepends on my mood
My Last Meal On EarthVintner's Menu from Napa Rose or a meal from Victoria and Albert's
Current CrushCaptain Jack Harkness
Very quickly I got a return call from Rabbi Weinberg. He talked to me about the program and made me feel very welcome to join the class and explore. The class isn't necessarily a conversion class. It can be, but it is also a for those that want to know more about Judaism (for Jew and non-Jews). There are 18 classes, 3 hours each. I really liked the curriculum ... there is a lot of material covered, but Rabbi Weinberg teaches it very well. History, theology, rituals, customs, etc. There are 3 different times that classes meet, once a week on Sundays, or twice a week on Mondays/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. There is a lot of flexibility to make up classes and to retake a session as needed.
Enough of the facts of the program. Here is my experience, as I took classes I felt like I was coming home. The class is intense but very rewarding. Rabbi Weinberg is a very good guide to have as one is either gaining knowledge or going down a new life path. I am very very very happy that I made that call to Rabbi about his program.