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My air conditioner broke. I carpool to Palo Alto from the East Bay, so this was unacceptable. Art spoke to me on the phone for quite some time, walking me through the details of various levels of...
My air conditioner broke. I carpool to Palo Alto from the East Bay, so this was unacceptable. Art spoke to me on the phone for quite some time, walking me through the details of various levels of broken-ness. I much appreciated this. His staff was very friendly, and they appear to be very ethical. Oh, and they fixed my car well. I highly recommend these folks.
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These folks offer brief massages for people like me who need to be pampered but don't make the time (or money) to go to a big ol' fancy spa. There's a chair (um, awkwardly placed in the window) to...
These folks offer brief massages for people like me who need to be pampered but don't make the time (or money) to go to a big ol' fancy spa. There's a chair (um, awkwardly placed in the window) to have an upright massage. Sometimes that's all it takes. The masseuses here range in skill, but, for the price, you can't beat it. Plus, they donated free services for a charity auction I was involved in and I respect that in a business.
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Hank and frank do good business. They know their bikes. I got my first bike here. It’s a red guy, and I get to sit upright. All comfy like. Hank and Frank have fabulous sales at least twice a year....
Hank and frank do good business. They know their bikes. I got my first bike here. It’s a red guy, and I get to sit upright. All comfy like. Hank and Frank have fabulous sales at least twice a year. They’re conveniently located in downtown rockridge. They don’t sell stolen bikes.
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These guys have been here forever. This is an old-school business and it breaks my heart to think they may not be there forevermore. But how do they survive? In any case, I like to support them,...
These guys have been here forever. This is an old-school business and it breaks my heart to think they may not be there forevermore. But how do they survive? In any case, I like to support them, keep them alive. Plus, they save me money on new shoes. It’s a win-win, so patronize the nice cobbler folks.
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The burritos are very large, so half makes a good lunch for me. I get the shredded chicken every time and I am never disappointed. If I have a coupon from Albertson's, it's $1 off, so it's an extra...
The burritos are very large, so half makes a good lunch for me. I get the shredded chicken every time and I am never disappointed. If I have a coupon from Albertson's, it's $1 off, so it's an extra cheap meal. They're quick and there are never lines. Yum. My only beef is this: for here orders include chips. To go orders require that you buy the chips. Hm?
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Garden Cleaners... they always do a good job, always on time, and they remember my name! this is the definition (well part of it anyway) of a good neighborhood shop. I swear she remembers my phone...
Garden Cleaners... they always do a good job, always on time, and they remember my name! this is the definition (well part of it anyway) of a good neighborhood shop. I swear she remembers my phone number too. I almost always have a coupon for $5 off from Safeway, so it’s economical too.
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This new home furnishings shop is lovely. It offers beautiful pots, sleek furniture, paintings from local artists, and many items that make great gifts (for me). The one distraction, though, are the...
This new home furnishings shop is lovely. It offers beautiful pots, sleek furniture, paintings from local artists, and many items that make great gifts (for me). The one distraction, though, are the pillows strewn about with cheesy sayings on them. The intention might be campy, but I find the pillows tacky and distracting.
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Homesteader rocks. The space is tiny, so the knick knacks spill out onto the sidewalk. It looks cozy, not cluttered and I’m not sure how the owner maintains that look. New items arrive constantly....
Homesteader rocks. The space is tiny, so the knick knacks spill out onto the sidewalk. It looks cozy, not cluttered and I’m not sure how the owner maintains that look. New items arrive constantly. The space is colorful and inspiring and many of the pieces are affordable. Some of it seems overpriced but maybe that’s just what antiques cost these days.
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These cakes are divine. The obsession cake has chocolate mousse and raspberry and my mouth is now watering. We did a cake tasting (for our wedding), which was very fun and satisfying. They sit you...
These cakes are divine. The obsession cake has chocolate mousse and raspberry and my mouth is now watering. We did a cake tasting (for our wedding), which was very fun and satisfying. They sit you down with binders and coffee and serve you an enormous amount of cake…bites of about 20 different cakes. This is heaven. We’re going back after we’re married. Rings off.
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This place is a favorite lunch spot for my fiance and me. I go for the garlic noodles. The service is quick. The food is good. And the price is reasonable. There is never a wait. And you can sit...
This place is a favorite lunch spot for my fiance and me. I go for the garlic noodles. The service is quick. The food is good. And the price is reasonable. There is never a wait. And you can sit outside if you want. I have no idea how authentic the food is because, well, I’ve never been to Burma.
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