John A.'s Profile

It is really a diamond in the rough after exiting out of the tunnel it always amazes me how the scene changes so fast. This little park has a lot to offer. Hiking trails fishing long walks or a path to jog on around the lake and plenty of pavement to go biking on. its very easy to get a spot to bbq do since they aren't strict on reserving a pit only no Alcohol drinks allowed  but that's not a problem right?

After calling around for each local Mazda dealers in the area, this is the only one that they promised to to have my car running in the same day. Let alone accept to work on my car last minute.  

OK here's my story I drive a Mazda rx8
Going to work noticed my car was driving funny, As soon as I get on i80 the car had no power. Owning a previous rx7 before, I knew what to expect. either my spark plugs are fouled or my engine just died on me...
So I'm sitting in my car calling around while waiting for the tow truck. And the service rep said to me "Oh your getting your car towed in?.... no problem just bring it in and we will take a look at it and with the diagnostics fee will be set in to the repairs"  unlike Oakland's Mazda... where that is separate.  Although the price of the parts where more expensive than online for the same things but its a given since I was at the dealership.

first 45 mins in at the waiting room, Service rep walks in and asked me if I'd like to go with the repairs which was a failing ignition coil which fouled up my spark plug. So I said Ok go with the repairs. 3 hours later car was washed and running like it was fresh off the line. Also they suggested a transmission flush and diff flush which i can do at home =].

I was very satisfied with the customer and service rep communication. Very professional and also with a sense of humor. Waiting room is very nice Direct TV and having the freedom to changing the channels. Complementary Snacks and coffee while you wait. Its a big dealership to walk around and test drive cars around. Very friendly and being a new Mazda dealership the service tech apparently knows what he is doing with a rotary engine.

Dealership = Credit card $$$ payments lol but getting my car running and being able to work a closing shift at work during the same day was excellent. Just wish they wouldn't charge SOOO MUCH for just labor. 500 bucks JEEEZUS!  for something that could of taken only 2 hours?  

But its A-OK with me when you need something this crucial for my cars engine health.

Good place to grab a bite after the clubbing considering its open 24 hours, but that's if you still have some cash cause this place can get rather pricy really quick...

Good place to watch the football game but its a raider house. not saying I'm a raider fan which I am.  Just considering the 9ers fans.

TIP!!!!!!
-if you come in a group of 8 or more.  SPLIT UP and make it in to two tables with different tabs. paying for gratuity is included with a big group.
Also watch out during slow nights they will try to put the gratuity on you even if your their with a party of 7 heads. and they will expect tips to be rather hefty.

If you can afford eating there or just craving a good rib eye steak(66oz to 90oz) with some eggs, mel potatoes only costing about 11.99 . I'd say its worth it.  but if you don't have much to spend lol better off going to in n out or something cheaper in the area.

Personal experience- went to topdog but didnt get a drink but only had a bucks and some change in my pocket. walked across the street to sweetheart's and noticed what?! 1.29 for just milk tea?! and 1.79 with boba?! LOL I was set after that. NUFF SAID haha.

one thing though the cashier seemed like she didn't want to touch anyone which she didn't even have to  -__- leaving my change on the counter when you can just drop the coins in my hands with out touching me? I don't know maybe shes stuck up or very unsociable, either way that effected my rating but its A-OK in my books

I had a birthday dinner here with some of my close friends and All i have to say is that I was blown away on how good their food was for being such a hole in the wall. All we ordered was rolls and rolls of sushi but over all the price wasn't too bad. unlike some other sushi house. Quality was to be expected on the price range per roll. But what got me going was the 50% off sushi they had. That was ridiculously awesome!
Fresh Fish was really fresh haha Didn't smell old haha just saying.
The waitress was very helpful she kept on coming by occasionally asking if everything is alright and if we needed anything else. Its surprising how packed the area can become during dinner time.
The only negative thing I'd have to say is that Finding parking is a pain especially in Berkeley, Other than that I was really full and enjoyed every bit of sushi.

I would definitely recommend this place for a quick bite to eat. but avoid going during peak hours lunch or dinner.

Prices are pretty decent due to the sale they are having but it's up there. The guys who work there are very knowledgeable on cycling gear. I would come back and shop again

This is how I ended up watching a movie at this theater.
My friend and I decided to go see transformers revenge of the fallen but we thought that century theater would be empty since you know its Richmond..Boy we were proven wrong. We walked up to the window to get our tickets and it was sold out all 5 showings.

SO my friend and I scrambled to find which theater isn't sold out near by.
and UA Berkeley 7 came up. we called and asked if they are sold out. they said "No we aren't we are only half way filled....but we close in 20 mins."

SO we ended driving out to berkeley and seeing that this place is empty was a great + lol.

Once you enter in this theaters the has this old feeling. which is nice. Brings back memories of the day when I saw Mouse trap in SF in one of those super old theaters. yeah the seats are old. floors is sticky but not all the time. but this place is just a good place to catch a flick in a hurry.

Over all I like this theater. the look and feel of a old school theater is nice.
Only complaint i have is finding parking. but I would come here again to see a moving that is new knowing the fact that it wont be as packed and filled with immature kids.

This is the place  to chill!!!

No cover always free
good music
chilled people
25 pool tables!
lounge area
and full bar!
and most important DRINKS are AFFORDABLE lol

Ok How my friends and I ran in to this place. Well it happened about 5 years ago in high school.
We would chill in Berkeley because my friend works at a restaurant so we would walk around. We see a pool hall on one side of the street and we wonder how much is to play. So we attempted to go inside lol..... we found out it was bar and 21 and up area LOL! so we came back once we was all 21 as a group and had fun shooting pool and drinks lol.

Now its one of our favored kick it spots.
This place has over 25 pool tables which is crazy lol and all of them are in great condition.

I recently bought a game from here and they actually knew what I was looking for when I called!!! lol they were even nice enough to put it a side.
Well over all they are pretty normal as like any other gamestop. The guys behind the counter had a pretty bad mouth. Only reason I cared at the moment is because I had my little brother and he is 6 years old and you know kids....they pick up bad words left and right and think its cool.
Over all stop looked normal
shelves were stocked and looked pretty full. Clean and simple....

all I have to say is that if you are trying to get a game.
Make sure you call before you go unless you live a block away lol....

For a place to hear a lot of bad rep because of their name. I actually like Kaiser! They are clean fast and some what of a "ONE STOP STOP" place.
Garage is free and secure. The bathrooms are always cleaned every 2 hours. Very straight forward signs which wont get you lost. the Pharmacy is awesome 2 of them. Doctors are great!

OVER ALL I like this Kaiser despite its "Rep"
I would recommend anyone who's medical can cover Kaiser.