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31732 S Pacific Coast Hwy
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 499-6311

Eva's-A Caribbean Kitchen  

Category: Caribbean

5.0 star rating
8/17/2011
I had the Chilean Sea Bass and it was excellent.  Lots of butter, but well seasoned.  The rum drink menu was amazing.  I loved the atmosphere.  Very laid back and cool.

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73-595 El Paseo #2208
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 836-0500

Sammy's Woodfired Pizza and Grill  

Categories: Pizza, Gluten-Free

5.0 star rating
6/28/2011
This is just a great place.  The atmosphere is lovely and warm, there is outdoor and indoor seating, a very friendly and helpful staff, and a massive gluten-free menu (yes, they have an entire menu for it).  This is one of my default places to take visitors.  Always a great experience.

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31505 Date Palm Dr
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 324-7677

Pep Boys  

Categories: Auto Repair, Tires, Auto Parts & Supplies

1.0 star rating
6/28/2011
I have tried this particular location on six separate occasions.  I would not have returned after the first were it not for the many gift certificates I had.  My commentary is to do with the Service area, and not the retail portion of the store.  Quite simply, the staff in the service area is over-worked and the management is not supplementing them with enough assistance.  I have now heard this from five (5) separate employes during my visits, and it really shows.

My visits:

1. Replaced brakes in car.

2. Returned with excessive brake squeaking.  They kept it a day and said it's just due to the dry air in the desert.  I'm not talking about a little squeaking - this was the kind where you are embarrassed to pull-up to a light.  After pointing out that this was not the case on my other vehicles when their brakes were replaced, I was told that it was probably because a woman drives that car and they "tend to drive more recklessly".  Insulting.

3. Returned with the squeaky brakes after 2-weeks time.  Noise got louder and not quieter.  They said it was from the heat in the desert.  Just as with our dry air, heat does not have this effect on other vehicles in the same environment so I asked that they disassemble and re-examine.  Guess what?  One of the parts had been installed backwards.  They fixed this.

4. Took car to an alternate mechanic who told me that I needed to get a number of the brake parts replaced as the improper install had actually damaged the system.  Took it in.  Had to really persist and fight for it, but got the damned brake issue behind me - finally.

5. Standard oil change, except the drain plug was left in the shop.  Made for an interesting day.

6. Took over three hours to remove current battery and install new one.

I have now spent my gift certificates and will not return.

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10600 NE 9th Pl
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 457-7440

Top Pot Doughnuts  

Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries

4.0 star rating
8/12/2009
An incredible selection, crazy variety, good prices and tasty to boot.  They supplied the wedding party with tasty breakfasts!

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2220 Carillon Point
Kirkland, WA 98033
(425) 822-4000

Bluwater Bistro Kirkland - CLOSED  

Categories: Seafood, American (Traditional)

3.0 star rating
8/12/2009
Pretty preppy atmosphere.  I hear that their breakfasts are great, but I was too late in the day and had pasta.  It was alright.  Great view, ok food.

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917 E Pine St
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 708-7947

Molly Moon's Ice Cream  

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

5.0 star rating
8/12/2009
We had the Salted Caramel, Balsamic Strawberry and Honey Lavender and damn was it ever good!  Cool atmosphere - very neighborhood feeling.  Great diversity in there, both in patrons and flavors.  Awesome value.  Nice.

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1501 17th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 328-3155

Volunteer Park Cafe & Marketplace  

Categories: Coffee & Tea, American (New), Bakeries
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
4/30/2009
Sweet little gem right near Volunteer Park, I really dug this place.  Good cheerful service, a real hometown/local vibe and wonderful coffee/food.  While we were there, we watched various deliveries arriving and the banter between the delivery guys and staff was familiar and just the kind of laid-back mentality that makes Seattle such a great place to hang in.

Listed in: Seattle Must-Go's

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1247 15th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 684-4555

Volunteer Park  

Categories: Parks, Playgrounds
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
4/30/2009
Went on a Tuesday morning with family to this park and had a grand time.  It screamed "Seattle" to us, affording great views of the Space Needle and of the entire area from the top of the old water tower.  The conservatory was just outstanding - we mulled around in it for an hour and were sad to go as it was practically our last stop in town.  The park staff were very courteous (lady couldn't unlock the tower at 10 so she got another guy over with another key - gotta love that mentality anywhere).

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810 E Roy St
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 324-0407

Joe Bar  

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Creperies, Bars
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
4/30/2009
My brother lives in Seattle and thought I would appreciate this place.  I surely did!  The Loveless building is a beautiful building, the servers were very friendly and our group had outstandingly good coffee.  My only complaint is that Palm Springs coffee now tastes like acid by comparison... :)

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1621 E Olive Way
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 324-2577

Glo's  

Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
Neighborhood: Capitol Hill

4.0 star rating
4/30/2009
I LOVE this place and always make it an early morning breakfast stop when in Seattle and anywhere near Capitol Hill.  The Salmon Omelet is to die for - just outstanding.  reasonable prices, a very talented cook, and always a good time.  My thanks!

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