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Vince’s 4-star review: Wismettac is the conglomerate parent company of big brands Shirakiku, Mum's (a Hawaii-exclusive) and China Sea (Chinese products). They're also the exclusive distributor of Asahi beer. Other products they sell include food ingredients, sake, shochu, cutlery, food packing supplies, fresh produce, even roach traps. MISO SOUP: The Miko Brand of instant miso soup can be found at most grocery stores. I bought from Costco, which sells their soup with tofu. Tear open the packets of miso paste and dehydrated garnishments (tofu, seaweed and green onions), add 3/4 cup of hot water and you're done! Personally, I think the tofu has the nastiest taste (like the smell of old plastic ware) so I pick them out and add fresh tofu or white rice instead. The tiny bits of seaweed grow about 10 times their size after being hydrated. It's the perfect light breakfast, hangover remedy or chicken noodle soup alternative when you're feeling under the weather. ROACH TRAPS: The Hoy Hoy brand of roach traps are great. The super sticky floor of the "motel" often traps more than disgusting cockroaches, baiting them with a perforated bag of food in the center. Toss when there's no vacancy. TOILET DROPS: Drop 1 - 2 drops in the toilet prior to doing your biz. The concentrated liquid forms a scented layer and barrier on the water's surface that's supposed to mask the stench. I'd say it's 95% effective! OVERALL: Skim the back of your Asian product packaging and you're more than likely to see the Wismettac name. -
Vince’s 4-star review: Our friends were recommended here by our hotel concierge, and by seeing the ad in the Homeport Seattle tourist mag. ATMOSPHERE: You're immediately greeted by dim Murano-style glass pendant lighting that hangs in the entire restaurant like organized stalagmites. The inside is noisy, bustling & fun. 3 walls are lined with over a hundred tealight candles, a very cool touch. It sort of reminds me of a fancier & smaller Cheesecake Factory. The menu is huge and intimidating, and sometimes not very descriptive. When I encounter places like this, I start to look for my favorites - pasta, southern cuisine, seafood, burgers, and noodle & rice dishes, and start to Google unknown words & preparations. BEVERAGE: La Grande Dame champagne - So deliciously smooth. Happy Birthday & Happy Anniversary to our party! FOOD: Fried green tomatoes - Breaded and fried tomatoes topped with a dungeness crab mixture over a light creamy sauce. I've always wanted to try some and they were good! Rustic duck & wild boar terrine - It's similar to a pate but firm, kind of looks like corned beef slices. The taste is a subtle salty flavor. Came with some toasted crouton slices. Crispy fried pork cheeks - 3 crostini pieces topped with the pork cheeks and mixed veggies of arugula, shallots and thinly sliced apples all over a Dijon mustard drizzle. This was very delish! Grilled asparagus - Wrapped in prosciutto, with a poached egg, artichoke slices, wilted arugula over a sherry vinaigrette. Yummers! Toulouse seafood gumbo - Oh how high my hopes were for this dish. Dark roux with andouille, crawfish, shrimp & fish, a scoop of rice in the middle and topped with scallions. It was just a tad too sweet for me. I love salt but I don't like adding it to prepared dishes. It's a little spicy but nothing I couldn't handle. SERVICE: We had reservations for 9pm on a Saturday night and they were pumping! Our server Nikki was awesome. Super friendly, attentive, and professional. OVERALL: Beautiful ambiance, fun and good food. I definitely want to try more dishes. -
Vince’s 3-star review: The park would be more enjoyable if it weren't for the numerous shady vagrants perched all over the place. It sits at the west entrance to Pike Street so its a place where a lot of people stop at to take pictures. There's a great view of the skyline and Sound, and is surrounded by numerous businesses & restaurants. -
Vince’s 4-star review: You've seen it on TV and you've heard it from your friends, so you have to see it for yourself! ATMOSPHERE: The consistently busy spot is located in the corner of the market near the brass pig on the sidewalk. Just listen for the shouting and look for the crowd. FOOD: They sell the normal variety of fresh seafoods and tout themselves as being 100% sustainable. After you order something or leave a tip, they all shout out something. I'm not sure how often they throw the fish but I saw it each time I was there. Just hang out for a bit and you'll see it. OVERALL: Very entertaining to watch. Gather close to their counter as to not block the nearby stands. -
Vince’s 4-star review: This was my first seafood encounter in Seatown, and the only vendor that offered prepared personal sized take-out seafood. ATMOSPHERE: The take-out only counter is located in the middle of the Pike Place Market. They sell fresh seafood as well as handy to-go cups and plates. There are no tables or seats. FOOD: Dungeness crab cup - Super fresh crab stuffed into a cup and topped with horseradish cocktail sauce. Very good but I'm not a fan of cocktail sauce with my seafood, more-so because its laced with horseradish. Being as it was my first seafood fix of many, I gobbled it up, horseradish and all. SERVICE: Fast and semi-friendly. It is a busy, touristy place so I didn't expect much. -
Vince’s 4-star review: Stopped in since our room wasn't ready yet. ATMOSPHERE: Self-serve cafe on the 5th floor of the Red Lion Hotel with bar, regular table and booth seating, and a cool outdoor deck with more seats and a faux ice & real fire bar which turns on after the sun goes down, as well as ping pong tables, shuffle boards, and a DJ. There's great views of the skyline. It reminds me of the newer Courtyard Marriott lobby lounge areas. FOOD & BEVERAGE: I didn't have anything but they sell breakfast items like eggs, pancakes, oats, waffles and all the beverages that accompany them. They also serve a few brunch & lunch items like burgers, salads, wraps & sandwiches. ODDITY: Come Friday night, the quaint, peaceful cafe comes to life with a high energy, young crowd. So bizarre. It just doesn't match. -
Vince’s 4-star review: Pier 57 is home to Miners Landing, which is the building that houses all of the businesses. It's the same pier with the Ferris wheel. ATMOSPHERE: The building is reminiscent of an old millhouse/wild west building/log cabin. The exterior is decorated with colorful signs which stirs your curiosity and forces you to go in and look around. The interior continues with the same theme with wood from floor to ceiling, old photos and faux animal head mounts. It houses several restaurants including The Crab Pot where we ate lunch, a small mix of shops and an arcade with carousel at the end. As far as parking, I saw some street parking and some pay lots across the way. -
Vince’s 2-star review: This is definitely an older restaurant. ATMOSPHERE: The facade has no real charm or uniqueness to it. The interior is dim with contemporary brushed metal pendants going down the middle of the seating area. The bar is on the small side. The vibe was very dreary. ROCK SHOP: They were out of small & medium sized tshirts on many styles which was very disappointing. SERVICE: Just average. Didn't get a thank you after the sale which isn't hard to do. -
Vince’s 2-star review: We needed some dessert after our mound of seafood at The Crab Pot so here we were. ATMOSPHERE: Spacious shop with indoor & outdoor seating. The cupcake display was pretty empty when we got there in the afternoon. DESSERT: Cupcake sundae - Your choice of cupcake and one scoop of ice cream. I love white cupcakes and chocolate ice cream so I got the vanilla cupcake that was topped with chocolate frosting and milk chocolate ice cream. The cupcake was super heavy and thick and the chocolate frosting overly sweet. The milk chocolate ice cream was overly sweet as well and had the soft, gooey consistency of Coldstone Creamery which I hate. I asked for no hot fudge because that's way too many toppings for me, but it was added. Then its topped with whipped cream. I know desserts should be sweet but this was overkill. The sugar overload masked the flavors of everything. What a disappointment. SERVICE: The male worker was friendly and offered us samples of the different ice creams. TIP: There's a free filtered water station on the back counter. OVERALL: Call me crazy but the cupcakes from the Safeway bakery and ice cream from Dreyers satisfies me more. The less, the better. Purist power! -
Vince’s 4-star review: Came here because of Yelp ratings! The name means that they use local ingredients within a 360-mile radius of the restaurant. ATMOSPHERE: Contemporary with a barn-like twist. Almost everything is made out of or is decorated with pallet-colored wood. Interior seating is a mix of bar, tables and booths. There's also a loft area with seating. There's a small metal deck for outdoor seating. BEVERAGE: Wider Brothers Hefe beer - Very mild but great flavor. The color is a dark cloudy yellow-orange similar to Blue Moon. FOOD: Fried pumpkin seeds - Salted & pan-fried seeds. It wasn't oily at all. Great with beer. Beet salad - Arugula & beets, nuts and chunks of Brie (I think) cheese. Very tasty and fresh. Mac & cheese - Shell pasta with cheese. I didn't care for this as it tasted out-of-the-box even though its not. I hope. Poutine - French fries topped with cheddar fondue and tender wine-braised beef. A bit on the salty side but goes great with beer. Fried chicken - Not your traditional fried chicken. The chicken is actually a mix of ground up bacon and chicken, shaped like a hockey puck, breaded then deep fried. Comes over grits, collard greens and topped with an over easy egg. It was very tasty. The chicken was tender with a mild salt flavor. The grits were cooked perfect and creamy, and the greens were fresh. SERVICE: We walked in, no rez, and got seated immediately. The female hostess was awesome. Super friendly, professional and knowledgeable. Our female server was the same. Great job ladies! OVERALL: A fun menu with great selections, local ingredients, good prices, nice atmosphere and awesome service! -
Vince’s 5-star review: Lamb Weston produces a variety of frozen potato and vegetable products, from fries of different cuts to onion rings and mixed vegetables. THE GOODS: Mixed Vegetables Sold at Costco, the resealable, 5 lb. bag is the best bang-for-the-buck bargain at around $8. In the bag is frozen yellow corn, cut green beans, julienned carrots and green peas. Three minutes on high in the microwave results in the perfect steamed bowl of goodness - soft yet still with a good crunch. I also like the texture of the julienned carrots as they aren't as rubbery like when they're cut cubed. Compared to other brands, Lamb Weston's product is fresher not only visually but taste-wise too. TIP: A handful of these veggies works great in most Hamburger Helper dishes. OVERALL: Healthy and tasty! -
Vince’s 5-star review: Being a noodle fanatic, my bloodwork came back less than favorable on my most recent check-up, specifically my glucose levels. That number was enough to make me find an alternative to my vice: wonderful, starchy noodles. I Googled "healthy noodles" and Japanese-company Kibun, popped up first. Naming your product for what it is does wonders in the world of online marketing! I was happy to see that our local Costco was listed as a retailer so I went in immediately. Kibun is based in Japan and has a sole USA headquarter in Seattle, WA. In addition to importing several types of foods and ingredients, they also export back to the motherland surimi (imitation crab), soybeans and other food products. HEALTHY NOODLES: At Costco, the box retails for $14.89 and contains six 8-oz. pouches of noodles in a water solution. The noodles are made from soybean fiber powder, cellulose (plant fiber), sodium alginate (acid extracted from brown seaweed), yam konjac powder (gelatin substitute made from an herb), calcium chloride (a safe preservative) and salt. Preparation couldn't be simpler - rinse the noodles and serve as desired. The noodles don't come with any seasonings so it's all up to you. I personally had the intention of using them in my saimin and ramen dishes, which worked out very well. I rinsed the noodles, added powdered dashi from my stash of Hawaii-brand S&S Saimin, water, green onions and zapped it in the microwave for 2.5 minutes. The noodles are flat like pad Thai, a bit thinner, with a similar texture. They held up well even in the micro and was a great substitute for flour-based noodles. I'm so ecstatic that I can enjoy my beloved saimin and ramen products with a healthier noodle alternative that's sugar-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, dairy-free and gluten-free (gluten not a biggie for me). OVERALL: Kibun, you guys rock my world. -
Vince’s 2-star review: Of course after you're done eating the freshest seafood, you'd want something to snack on while walking around, or in your hotel room, or your flight out, or on the ship for your upcoming cruise to Alaska. The latter was us. ATMOSPHERE: The stall is located in the section of the market on the bend in the road. You can smell the nuts in the air, but its not as enticing or powerful as if they were being roasted and made to order. They're pre-made and displayed in clear plastic bins. NUTS: There was a wide selection of varieties, but the mixed sweet nuts stood out. The mix consists of almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, and cashews. Its mildly sweet but all the nuts were stale, and some were difficult to bite through due to the heavily candied coating. OVERALL: The product looks, smells, and tastes okay, but the texture was a downer for me. -
Vince’s 3-star review: Two non-Yelper friends of mine recommended this place. I do appreciate them, really. ATMOSPHERE: Located in the Miners Landing mall. It's a huge restaurant with indoor and enclosed outdoor seating. The only view is from the outdoor-like seating of the service sidewalk, and a moored ship bobbing up and down in its slip. FOOD: Sourdough bread - The standard free stuff. Came to the table hot, crunchy & chewy. Delicious! Alaskan combo - King, dungeness, and snow crab legs, head-on shrimp, clams, mussels, andouille sausage, corn on the cob and red potatoes steamed with a very mild salt flavor and paprika. The crabs were good, but the king tasted the best. The clams were super tiny and tasted okay. The shrimp and andouille sausages had no flavor. We're not a fan of mussels so they went uneaten (and you can't substitute.) The corn was good and there were way too many potatoes. Comes with warm butter for dipping. They have a minimum of 2 orders for all combos. The bucket of food gets dumped onto your table then the bucket is placed on the floor for your trash. You're given a wooden board, mallet, and bib to engage in your mission. SERVICE: We walked in without a reservation but got seated immediately. Our male server was friendly and pretty attentive. OVERALL: I'm coming to the realization that I'm over the table-dumping messiness, table-pounding, and sub-par seafood accompaniments like andouille sausage, mussels, and potatoes, in order to get my seafood fix on. From now on, it'll be strictly crab on a plate, and a shell cracker. Thank you. -
Vince’s 4-star review: The name of the venue and location caught my attention after receiving our wedding invitation: To be held at the Tin Roof Barn in White Salmon, WA. Wow! ATMOSPHERE: From a wedding guest's standpoint, this place is beautiful! Located off a rural road in southern Washington near the Columbia River and Oregon border, we were surrounded by lush rolling hills, pines and an apple orchard. Parking is right up front of the venue with the bride and groom's quarters thereafter. Lawn games were available including horseshoe and corn hole. A stone pathway lined with manicured gardens connects to the open-air pavilion where cocktails were served and hors d'oeuvres passed. The ceremony was to the right of the barn with the apple orchard as the backdrop. And, the star of the show, the barn, is where the reception was held. Fret not as there wasn't a dirt floor, stables or bales of hay. The barn's floor is polished cement with a built-in bar, soaring roof and chandelier lighting; an ingenious mix of rustic and modern. Restrooms are behind the barn. EXPERIENCE: The parking lot is a grassy field but due to vehicular access many spots were bald with dirt, so our shoes got very dusty walking from the car to the venue. Lawn games weren't too popular as the majority of us got our drank on! LOL. The pavilion, with its faux fireplace, was a nice spot to have pre-ceremony time as guests mingled, drank, ate and conversed. My only complaint is that there was a long line for the bar due to only two bartenders working. I was also turned away twice for drinks as I waited for the crowd to subside before ordering prior to the ceremony and reception. Really? Being a September wedding, the weather was perfect with no jackets needed but it was very hot during the ceremony as only half of the guests were shaded by the barn's shadow. Table setup inside the barn were on rectangles of 10 with a mishmash of different chairs. It was difficult to hear what people were saying over the mic as the volume was so low. Dinner was family-style, my least favorite dining option. Courses were dropped off one by one which is fine, but the entrée and accompaniments should come together. For example, the salad came out first, fine. But then the side of veggies come out by themselves so people were starting to nibble. After a few minutes the rice comes out. After the rice cooled down the chicken comes out, with the steak following. It was like eating at a teppanyaki joint but with cold food. FOOD: Crab Cakes - These were passed as hors d'oeuvres prior to the ceremony and they were really good. But they only came out once (to us anyway). Snacks table - A cornucopia of little bites were available in the pavilion including cheeses, hearts of palm and crackers. Salad - Our first plated course which I passed on as I wasn't into the mix of leaves. I'm more inclined to romaine or green leaf. Veggies - I honestly can't remember what exactly was served but they were good! Rice pilaf - That's what was stated on the table menu but it was more of a risotto as it was super sticky, mushy and low on flavor. Bleh. Chicken - Simply roasted and lightly seasoned. The piece I had was on the dry side. Steak - Easily the tastiest meal of them all, drizzled in a savory chimichurri sauce. It was so good we asked for more. After dinner was dancing but the DJ's music was so soft that it didn't give you (or me, anyway) the excitement of being on a dancefloor. The bar stayed open till the very end with the two bartenders providing friendly and quick service. OVERALL: We have similar venues on Maui and these guys are right up there with the best of them. -
Vince’s 4-star review: Being dog lovers, we peeped in. They offer a wide variety of specialty dog & cat food, and all the accessories you can think of. If we were residents I'm sure we'd patronize this place quite often. -
Vince’s 4-star review: A friend and fellow casual Yelper of mine, Marcy U., found this place online since I had an upcoming trip to Seatown. Good find my friend! The tickets for adults were about $17. There's a cafe inside that if you purchase something, it gives you priority access to sit in the room where your tour starts before everyone else. Not really necessary if you ask me. The first part of the 75-minute tour is info on the history of Seattle, the men responsible for the preservation of the area, and how the tour got started. The large group is then split into 4 smaller groups of about 20-30 people. The guides speak very loudly so you never strain to hear what they're saying. You then exit the room and cross the street where you see 3 underground areas that are amazingly still intact. Our guide was Rod, who was great. There's a musty smell and lots of cobwebs but no visible spiders or creatures if you're wondering. The walk isn't hard by any means, but there are some mild stairs and low overhangs and doorways. I don't think claustrophobic people will have any problems. You end up in a gift shop, no surprise, right next door to where the tour started. OVERALL: Awesome & interesting tour. Highly recommended! -
Vince’s 4-star review: Uber Seattle was my very first ride share experience back in 2012. We were in the city before the start of an Alaskan cruise and our friend "ordered an Uber" on his phone. WTF? Back then, only large black-colored vehicles were offered (XL-category in today's lingo) so our trip from the city to the pier ran close to $60, well-over taxi prices but it was such an exclusive thing to do. Heading back into the city, the higher fare was well worth it as we bypassed the long taxi lines and got picked up like VIP's! The drivers were courteous and the cars clean, a huge selling-point to us, though you couldn't rate nor tip the driver on the app at the time. Because of the high-pricing, we utilized mainly taxis and our own two feet for short jaunts around the city. Nowadays we use Uber X, their most budget-friendly private-car category. Black isn't the only vehicle color and you may even get a ride in a pickup truck as we did in Honolulu and New Orleans or a luxury car for the price of an X in Miami Beach. We've also used them out of the country (Puerto Vallarta, Rio de Janeiro, Argentina and Peru) though with less than comparable service, older cars but far cheaper pricing than in the USA. OVERALL: As cities and airports around the world acclimate to this trend, transportation gets easier and better!
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Vince’s 2-star review: Our friend wanted to try this place. We're not breakfast people but we're on vacation so what the hey. There's two Yelp pages for this biz, the other listed under Cafe Lieto. ATMOSPHERE: Tiny coffee shop with cramped indoor and sidewalk-style seating. BEVERAGE: Iced Coffee - Not the greatest. The coffee was very weak. FOOD: Easy Bitch - Biscuit cut in half, topped with sausage gravy (I actually asked for mushroom gravy but did not receive,) and an over easy egg. The biscuit was alright, the sausage gravy was very mild and lacked flavor and saltiness. The egg was probably the best part. Not impressed. Hot Mess Bitch (spouse's dish) - Same as mine but adds garlic grits, and topped with a very spicy sausage and jalapeños. The grits were okay and didn't taste like garlic at all. He wasn't impressed either. SERVICE: Everyone was very friendly and helpful. OVERALL: Catchy name but that's about it. -
Vince’s 4-star review: The hotel is located oceanfront on Alaskan Way, directly fronting the pier, shops, and restaurants. ATMOSPHERE: The low rise building of 8-stories has a very modern interior, with lots of stone in earthy tones, modern fixtures and colorful art pieces. It's not a bustling hotel by any means. It has the feel of a quiet hotel on San Francisco's Fishermans Wharf. You can hear seagulls and smell the pier, which I love! There's a walkway that leads out to Lenora Street, make a right onto 1st and that takes you direct to Pike Street. Super convenient. LOBBY: We arrived around 11am and it wasn't busy at all. Check in was quick and professional. There's a simple bar off to the side along with lounge seating and charging stations. ROOM: Very modern look and feel, and clean. There's a flat screen tv of about 37" or so. No in-room safe which is odd. The balcony is tiny and has no furniture. The view is 75% of the other hotel room balconies and 25% of the pier and ocean. The bathroom has only 1 basin and a shower/tub with good water pressure and drainage. The shower curtain had a small stain on the outside part but it wasn't a big deal. POOL: Saw it but didn't use it. Looks like its half indoors and half out. Simple rectangular pool. SERVICE: We're really not needy people when it comes to hotel stays. It's more of a place to sleep only. The few interactions we had with staff were all great. OVERALL: Great hotel within close proximity to the piers, Pike Place and Needle. -
Vince’s 3-star review: I wouldn't have gone in but our friends wanted to. I'm not normally interested in art museums of this type but the artwork did look pretty cool from the outside. ATMOSPHERE: They're located next to the Space Needle, with indoor displays, a theater, and outdoor pieces worked into a nice garden setting and greenhouse-like building. ARTWORK: The pieces are all made of blown glass, in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Some are very striking. The outdoor displays weren't as impressive. OVERALL: It's a matter of choice, but I wouldn't recommend it. -
Vince’s 3-star review: The was my first time to the needle. We walked from our hotel on Alaskan Way and it was a nice stroll. TICKET: The earlier you go, the cheaper the tickets are. Not knowing, we went during prime time which is between 10am - 5pm. We bought the combo ticket for Chihuly Garden & Glass and the Space Needle from the automated kiosk at the needle's base. $34 per adult and you choose the time you want to go up the needle. There's no time constraints for the Chihuly exhibit. The price for just the needle was $18. THE NEEDLE: There was no line when we went got there for our 2pm time. We didn't see the fine print that stated the shuttle up leaves 1/2 hour prior to your stated time. No big deal, we still went up at 2pm without any issues. You get your picture taken before getting in queue for the elevators. The queue line for the ride up was about 10 people. There are no tv's or anything to read about the needle while waiting for the elevator ride, just a view of the gift shop below. On the way up the elevator staff member gives you a very brief speel of the elevator's ride time, needle's age, height, and why it was built. You're at the top in 40 seconds. Upon exiting the elevator, you're greeted with the smell food from the cafe/bar which takes up the entire interior. There are about 2-4 doors which lead out to the viewing area. The walls near the elevators are where the printed info on the needle was displayed. I didn't see any options for audio tours. The views were awesome. It wasn't overly crowded as I was expecting. There are several telescopes for use. Not sure if there was an added charge. The line to go down was pretty long as only 1 elevator was in operation. After standing in line for about 8 mins, they opened up a second elevator. We went into that line and was down in about 5 mins, straight into the gift shop. If you want the picture that was taken, stop at the automated kiosk machines near the elevators. Because the pics are free (what??) the only option is email, up to 3 different addresses. The one pic that was taken has been magically imposed onto about 6 different backdrops of Washington state, some nice, most corny. You can also share the pic on Facebook right from the machine. We skipped the gift shop. OVERALL: Great views of the city, I'd pass on the Chihuly exhibit. Once in a lifetime is good for me. -
Vince’s 4-star review: I've never heard of a City Target store before. We needed some emergency shoe water repellent for our Alaskan hike that was upcoming, and we found it! It's exactly what the name states - a city-sized Target which has a way smaller footprint than regular Targets and stocks mostly everything. I didn't browse the entire store so I'm not certain of their fresh/frozen grocery offerings, but if you need simple clothing, snacks, beverages, household items, or shoe water repellent, they've got it! -
Vince’s 4-star review: Conveniently located close to the hotel we were staying at. I needed an emergency birthday card. The store was clean and the associates very professional. It's a bit smaller than your average mall-based Hallmarks but hey, beggars can't be choosy! -
Vince’s 4-star review: Definitely an older Macy's. It's big. About 7 or 8 floors. And conveniently located close to the attractions & shopping, as well as the monorail that takes you to the Space Needle. Didn't purchase anything just moseyed around. -
Vince’s 3-star review: I was on the hunt for a Mophie powerstation but none could be found. The store is spacious, clean, and organized. The staff were helpful. -
Vince’s 4-star review: Stopped in for some morning fuel. It's good to travel with people that choose different places to try. I need to work on that trait myself. ATMOSPHERE: Cool little coffee shop with in & outdoor seating. There's a huge booth in the middle. BEVERAGE: Regular coffee - Yup I'm boring like that. I'm a cream & sugar guy. The coffee is good & strong. FOOD: Croque Madame - My fave kind of sandwich. Ham & cheese on thick toasted bread, with fresh arugula and breakfast potatoes. Ooey-gooey goodness. It's a big portion for me as I'm not a huge breakfast eater, so it was perfect for two as a light meal. SERVICE: Our server Holly was awesome. Very helpful and friendly. OVERALL: Good food & great service. -
Vince’s 3-star review: Having ridden numerous-a-ferris-wheel, like in London and Paris, I really did not want to go on another one just because. First off, I didn't want to spend $17 x 2. But we were with friends who wanted to go and it was my partner's birthday. What the hey. And our friends paid. Thanks Shawn J.! And secondly, its way smaller than the London Eye. There's white capsules, and black capsules. The white ones have 2 bench seats on either side which can fit 6-8 bodies. The black ones have 2 captains chairs on either side. We were in the white one. They advertise that private carts aren't guaranteed but because the line was low they were letting couples go by themselves. We went around exactly 3 times. The carts don't rock too much. They're air conditioned and have little windows that tilt open at the top. You get nice views of the skyline and ocean. If you have nothing better to do or if you're a Ferris wheel fanatic, you go! If not, I'd skip it. Maybe if the price was $10 per person it'd be sort if worth it. -
Vince’s 4-star review: Wanted something for breakfast before our flight. ATMOSPHERE: They're a cafe-style restaurant located in the main terminal wing. The panini-style sandwiches are all prepped and refrigerated so all they do is heat them up on the press. They also have cold sandwiches and all types of coffees. BEVERAGE: Cafe mocha - Great taste. Not overly sweet. FOOD: Egg bacon & cheese sandwich - It's a thicker white bread with sesame seed crust done in the panini press. It was damn good! Being a light breakfast eater, I ate half and took the other half on the plane. SERVICE: The ladies were all friendly, smiley and patient. There wasn't a line so our food & beverages were served immediately. OVERALL: Really good food with average prices. -
Vince’s 4-star review: We were told that we have to try this place. ATMOSPHERE: Small ice cream shop located in a quaint courtyard setting. There are no indoor seats, only out. ICE CREAM: Stracciatella - AKA chocolate chip flavor. I've never seen this name used outside of a gelateria. The 2 scoops were huge! Even larger than my scoop at home. It was good. Smooth, creamy & firm. And the price was right for the portion received. SERVICE: Everyone was friendly & helpful. They even offer free samples without attitude.
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