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Newark, CA
Yelping SinceMay 2007
Things I Love My HometownPalo Alto, CA
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When I'm Not Yelping...i'm playing final fantasy or watching the food network
My First ConcertNo Doubt
My Favorite MovieMonster's Inc, My Neighbor Totoro, Wall*E, Up
Most Recent DiscoveryJasmine Green Tea
Current CrushEbi-chan and Alessandra Ambrosio
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 451-4765
Sol Food Puerto Rican Cuisine
Categories: Latin American, Sandwiches, Caribbean
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-1125
Sushi On The Run
Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese
I only had the shrimp and tuna, but both were fresh. Not regular sushi fresh, but Mary-approved FRESH.
The nigiris were huge.... very Japanese (the fish is supposed to be at least twice as big as the rice, and must fall/drape over on the sides). My mom only eats JDM sushi (none of the weird American dynamite kungfu ninja turtle rolls), and has not found a sushi joint in the US she likes yet. I must take her here to eat the nigiris.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7000
The Ritz-Carlton Spa
Category: Day Spas
We enjoyed a 50 minute couple's massage which was very relaxing. My masseuse was very professional and pleasant.
I fully utilized their amenities (since I never do at spas!) but the best was their co-ed mineral spa. It's basically an oversized jacuzzi. It was so relaxing! And we got to enjoy water/tea and fruits while taking a dip.
The couple's massage was $350, plus a 20% gratuity that was automatically tacked on... total came out to $420. Ouch.
May come again, but I'd like to try some of their other services, like a facial.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 712-7000
The Conservatory Lounge
Category: American (New)
We got the ultimate chocolate cake, the creme brulee, and the strawberry rhubarb cobbler.
The chocolate cake was really a molten chocolate cake; one of the best I've had! Portions were kind of small though. I can't wait to go back!
They also have muffins, which from the variety, I'm guessing is straight from Costco lol.
San Francisco, CA 94133
The Bush Man
Categories: Performing Arts, Local Flavor
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf
I can't believe Bush Man makes $60,000+ year doing what he does!
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 395-4441
Restaurant James Randall
Category: Restaurants
I really love the coziness of this cute restaurant!
They put a nice touch of their own to each dish which I appreciate. For example their burgers come on a ciabatta bread, the chicken gruyere had a caper aioli spread, and french fries come with home-made ketchup sauce!
Everything was delicious, and the best part (for me) was that each lunch meal came with a side salad and a COOKIE!! satsified my sweet tooth after my meal, what could be better?
The only thing-- I would not get the fries again-- small portion (maybe 10 fries total) and it cost $6!
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 731-1343
Bambino's Ristorante
Categories: Pizza, Breakfast & Brunch, Italian
Neighborhood: Cole Valley
I think they get a lot of spill-over business from Zazie's, since Zazie's ALWAYS has such a fat line. I admit, I've been to Bambino's twice because I couldn't stand the wait at Zazie's.
Their portions are HUGE. Everything from their salads to their breakfast plates! I can never finish my meal, I always have plenty left over to go.
I really like their thick home-made wheat bread; I think they put poppy in it-- it's delish!
What I like most about this place is that if you go in for breakfast/brunch, they'll give you free scones (instead of the traditional free bread). YUM!
They usually have some sort of special going on (free topping, 99 cent night, etc), and you'll know about it before hand if you sign up for their mailing list.
San Jose, CA 95129
(408) 257-3412
Clover Bakery & Cafe
Categories: Bakeries, Restaurants
Pretty authentic Japanese bakery. They have all the weird querky pastries like coroquette pan, tonkatsu pan, and spaghetti pan. LOVE IT!
All their buns are great, but my newest obsession here is the Kuri pan (chestnut). It's soooo good.
The buns do cost a little bit more than at other bakeries like Shengkee, but it's totally worth it. They use better ingredients, and have significant more filling (i.e., more kuri filling!!) than other bakeries.
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I had the Camarones Criollos (prawns in tomato sauce), which was plenty of food for lunch. The prawns were huge... not the "prawns" that most restaurants claim (that are actually small ass bay shrimp or something). Loved the sweet plantains! You can get one of each-- one maduros and one tostones, but the maduros is def better.
The fiance had the Bistec Encebollado, which reminded me a lot of Brazilian food (but I think it was better).
Two things that were unfortunate: there is practically no seating. A few counter spaces and a few bench spaces. I think most people get their food to go. Another thing is that they have no customer restroom. I had to run to a nearby Mike's Bikes to pee. And I ended up having to politely stay for an extra 30 minutes while an employee there was trying to sell me a $1000 bike.