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Terrace Pointe Café

Category: American (Traditional)
Neighborhood: The Strip

1/26/2012 2 Check-ins Here

I've been here for brunch a few times. The service in my most recent visit was particularly good, our waitress was hilarious and seemed to really enjoy her job. The food is nothing to get excited about, but they do have an all day brunch menu so you can get pancakes after your 4pm nap :).

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865 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 243-8500

Nordstrom

Category: Department Stores
Neighborhoods: Union Square, SOMA

1/26/2012 1 Check-in Here

I must admit, I'm not really a Nordstrom guy (proof: http://www.yelp.com/li...), but I am a sucker for a good shoe shine. Like white light draws in a moth, I was tractor-beamed to Nordstrom's shoe department to get a $2.50 shine. Genius loss leader for Nordstrom, one day I'm sure I'll buy some shoes...

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1838 Union St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 674-8400

Ottimista Enoteca-Cafe

Categories: Wine Bars, Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1/26/2012 1 photo 1 Check-in Here

The small plates are decent, fine when you've got to eat, but as with many haunts in the Marina hopefully you're coming for the lively atmosphere and less for the cuisine. Their front-facing, heated, outdoor patio is fun (even when it's cold outside) and Ottimista is a safe bet for larger groups (4 and up) since there are plenty of tables they can slide together for you.

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347 Presidio Ave
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 563-8841

Garibaldi's

Category: American (New)
Neighborhood: Laurel Heights

1/20/2012 2 Check-ins Here

While I don't think Garibaldi's performs quite at the level of Spruce it's far less stuffy, the type of neighborhood restaurant where you can take someone special and not feel like you're going too over the top. I never regret ordering the grilled calamari appetizer or the bucatini con gamberi (shrimp, basil, cherry tomatoes, oyster mushrooms). They offer corkage for $15 (if my memory serves me correctly), so feel free to bring your favorite bottle with you. Service is always warm.

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555 Airport Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010
(877) 359-8474

Virgin America

Category: Airlines

Update - 1/6/2012 1 Check-in Here

12/22/11 booked a flight, got the confirmation email.

1/5/12 needed to make a change, went to VA's site, entered my confirmation code and the site barfed - said my ticket had been canceled.

No email. No text. No call. Just... poof, no ticket.

Talked to customer service, yes ticket doesn't exist. "Sorry, we blew up our reservation system so it's not really our fault. There there don't cry, how about a $25 credit."

Virgin you have officially jumped the shark. Might as well merge with JetBlue and call it a day.

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2/21/2009
OMG, OMG, OMG, OMG. Breathe. OMG, OMG, OMG.

Virgin. Has. Wifi. At least on my flight. Right now. Serious. Quality of life in the tin can just got a lot better.

I've been flying VA regularly now on my work trips to NYC from SFO. It's by far the best best option. JetBlue has gone downhill and the older airlines are just miserable (the most obvious problem being their cranky staffs). On Virgin I often buy myself the legroom upgrade for $100 at the airport if it's available. Not cheap, but the unlimited food, snacks, drinks, and of course extra legroom is worth it.

I'm not sure how many flights or planes are outfitted with WiFi, but I just tested it with Speakeasy and they reported back: 266Kbps Upload 3666Kbps Download (I chose San Fracncisco as my location).

Poke me in 5 hours to snap me out of my in flight bliss!
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1740 S Winchester Blvd
Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 866-2666

Jerusalem Grill & Bar

Categories: Middle Eastern, Kosher

1/5/2012 1 photo 1 Check-in Here

All the Israeli's I know are currently in love with this place. The hummus is legit (creamy and smooth) and the pita is the real stuff (soft thick bread, not cardboard crap). I believe this is also one of the only kosher restaurants around (the one in SF has bad reviews) so you may see your local rabbi here (we actually did run into my buddy's rabbi!). Service was great, though our food took a while to come out. I'm looking forward to another big bowl of hummus... this ain't no trader joe's schlock!

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2365 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 345-8263

Asa Sushi Japanese Restaurant

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

1/5/2012 1 photo 2 Check-ins Here

You can almost always get a table, which is the main reason I've been here a few times. Most recently I had the sashimi combo and a few additional rolls. The tuna was an almost unnatural light pink... in general I can't say the fish or rice quality here is super high (probably slightly below average). If you need a sushi fix and can't get in elsewhere, I suppose it'll do.

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4090 Whistler Way
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
Canada
(604) 905-5000

The Westin Resort & Spa

Category: Hotels

1/5/2012 1 Check-in Here

You can't beat the location. They are a 2 minute walk to the slopes and they've even got a tent next to the lift to collect your skiis/board so you don't have to carry them after a long day. Overall my stay was fine, but I do have a few notable gripes...

1. The concierge lined up my ski rental, the rental shop chosen was in the hotel and was awful.

2. Internet was crap. The connection went in and out all week, they tried to charge us for the service, but I successfully got it taken off the bill. Sad I had to even ask.

3. It's pricey for what you get... my room was technically a suite, but the only other suite I've had that small was in NYC.

I still had a good time in Whistler and it remains my favorite ski resort.

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99 Union St
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 749-7000

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle

Category: Hotels
Neighborhood: Downtown

1/5/2012 1 Check-in Here

I love Seattle... why? Because hotels are relatively cheap. How much do you think it costs to stay in a Four Seasons? $350? $400? Nope... you can get a great room for $260... for the nice lobby, excellent service, and well appointed room I'd say that's a steal. The location is prime, it's only a quick walk to Pike's Place Market if you're doing the tourist thing. Definitely would stay here again.

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SFO Terminal 1
San Francisco, CA 94128

Goodfellows Shoeshine

Category: Shoe Repair

1/5/2012 2 photos 2 Check-ins Here First to Review

There is something weirdly satisfying about getting a shoe shine in an airport. Since you've usually got nothing else to do in the 5-10 minutes a shine takes, it's like finding a $20 bill. Unfortunately if you actually did find a $20 bill you'd have given most of it to the shoe shine guy since airport shines are never cheap. Also be prepared for a rush job if someone else is waiting for a shine...

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