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Galveston is one of those towns with a lot of potential that somehow finds a way to underwhelm. Let's take Shrimp and Stuff. They advertise themselves as one of the best seafood restaurants in town but unless you like everything on your plate fried I don't see how that could be true. The food here is pretty generic and tasteless. I love me some Southern food, but this tasted more like fried slop. Avoid it unless you like warm beer and shrimp that smells like sweat.
Do you like the Jersey Shore? If so you'll love the Ace Hotel. It's full of a bunch of overly tan juiceheads who just want to fistpump the night (and day) away.
I love the mid-century aesthetic of this hotel. When the hotel first opened up it was an affordable, hip take on Palm Springs. Now it's devolved into a really bad club scene with an obnoxious crowd and management that doesn't seem to care what happens as long as everyone keeps drinking.
Last weekend my girlfriend's purse got rifled through and some of her clothes were stolen from the pool. That was just shady and totally creeped both of us out. Unless the Ace changes their ways I don't see why anyone would stay here.
I love the mid-century aesthetic of this hotel. When the hotel first opened up it was an affordable, hip take on Palm Springs. Now it's devolved into a really bad club scene with an obnoxious crowd and management that doesn't seem to care what happens as long as everyone keeps drinking.
Last weekend my girlfriend's purse got rifled through and some of her clothes were stolen from the pool. That was just shady and totally creeped both of us out. Unless the Ace changes their ways I don't see why anyone would stay here.
800 Tabor St
Lakewood, CO 80401
(303) 232-7790
Lakewood, CO 80401
(303) 232-7790
Towneplace Suites by Marriott Lakewood-Federal Ctr
Categories:
Hotels,
Apartments
By no choice of my own I lived at the Towneplace Suites for three months while I did some work in Denver. While this is no place I would ever intentionally book myself, it wasn't so bad. The only real bummer is that unlike a real hotel, they only clean your room once a week. I tried leaving snacks for the maid in hope she would come back and clean it more often, but I think she just thought I was messy. The pool here is pretty tiny but you get a free membership to the gym across the freeway when you stay here. That gym has a pretty decent sized pool so if you are desperate need to practice your cannonballs you have more space to do it over there. In a pinch this hotel will do but if you have a choice, book the Four Seasons.
2730 S Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 448-2992
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 448-2992
Great Outdoors Nursery
Category:
Nurseries & Gardening
Neighborhood: 78704 (South Austin)
Every December I fly to Austin and take all my nieces and nephews to the Great Outdoors to buy a Christmas tree. It's a very friendly, full-service nursery with competitive prices and quick service. Last year was no different only, unfortunately, my niece Grace got stuck inside of the parrot cage they have in the gift shop. I warned her not to climb inside and give the parrot gummy bears, but she just wouldn't listen. To teach her a lesson I made her carry the Christmas tree we bought home on her back. She wasn't happy with me but I figured by the age of seven kids should know better.
When I step off a helicopter there is nothing I need more than a refreshing cocktail. Enter the Centennial Airport. It's tiny, but with that comes a very efficient and clean place to land a helicopter or plane. Best of all they have a full bar inside. Yes ma'am, this will do.
Starbucks is never amazing but it's always consistent. Since I live in Silver Lake I prefer Intellgencia but they are always packed and this Starbucks is conveniently located near the entrance to the 5 fwy. What can I say, when it comes to coffee I like the path of least resistance. They also never mind if I'm wearing my Donald Duck slippers.
9690 W 44th Ave
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 456-4545
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 456-4545
Gunsmoke Gunsmithing
Categories:
Gun/Rifle Ranges,
Shopping
Gunsmoke Guns is as good as it gets. Incredible gunshop with a large selection of awesome guns. They do a lot of custom work, and have a pretty knowledgeable staff. I didn't know a lot about guns before I went in, and they patiently answered all my questions. I ended up taking the three day pistol class, which was great. Highly recommended across the board.
After initially being offered a really bad deal by one of the employees, I left Metro Fitness only to return a few days later to speak with the owner directly. Turns out he is a really cool guy, direct, and to the point. After a little bit of back and forth, he gave me a really good deal on a year's membership.
As for the gym, it's brand new and has everything I need. Do yourself a favor, if you're thinking about joining don't waste your time with any of the other employees. The owner is the one to speak with.
As for the gym, it's brand new and has everything I need. Do yourself a favor, if you're thinking about joining don't waste your time with any of the other employees. The owner is the one to speak with.
8817 S Sepulveda Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 342-0152
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 342-0152
Starbucks
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighborhood: Westchester / LAX
Starbucks has never made great coffee, but they are super consistent and, at this location, very friendly. I sometimes stop by and hang out with some of the regular old men to shoot the shit and talk about the good ole' days. We trade war stories and sip pot after pot of black coffee. Good times.
7320 1/2 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 934-5201
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 934-5201
Japan LA
Categories:
Toy Stores,
Accessories
Neighborhoods: Mid-City West, West Hollywood
Japan LA is one of the friendliest, coolest shops in all of Los Angeles. I love to take my niece here when she's in town. They've got all the cute, odd, fun toys from Japan that no other store sells. I love this place.
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