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I have used this company as a vendor for years in my work. They have always been nothing short of outstanding, with every single encounter - no matter the situation. They have a great fleet of...
I have used this company as a vendor for years in my work. They have always been nothing short of outstanding, with every single encounter - no matter the situation. They have a great fleet of cars, wonderful, friendly drivers and excellent service people working behind the scenes.
I highly recommend BMC if you need limo or town car service for any occassion.
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I ventured into the Burlington Coat factory last weekend and I must say - I was pleasantly surprised. There is more in here than meets the eye. From the outside it's an unimpressive, run-down...
I ventured into the Burlington Coat factory last weekend and I must say - I was pleasantly surprised. There is more in here than meets the eye. From the outside it's an unimpressive, run-down looking store and the inside could use some updating as well. If you can look past those things, there are some pretty good deals to be found. I was able to find several name-brand skirts ranging in price from $6.99 - $12.99, sweaters from $9.99 and up, jackets from $9.99 and up - you get the idea. I ended up with a pair of pants, a sweater, a skirt, a dress and a pair of boots for a total of $98.
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Need a fun, free activity for the kids on a sunny day? I highly recommend the Ballard Locks! My kids love to watch the boats going through the locks and the water rising and falling to accomodate...
Need a fun, free activity for the kids on a sunny day? I highly recommend the Ballard Locks! My kids love to watch the boats going through the locks and the water rising and falling to accomodate them. I think it's pretty neat too.
Be sure to explore the park on one side and the salmon ladder on the other. (Now is a great time to see the salmon running.) There is an observation window under the water, so you can watch the salmon leaping upsteam from below - pretty cool!
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I've been shopping for a new hair place. I tried Phase 3 last week and I will definitely be back. Though this is a "training ground" for cosmetologists who want to work next door at the SUPER...
I've been shopping for a new hair place. I tried Phase 3 last week and I will definitely be back. Though this is a "training ground" for cosmetologists who want to work next door at the SUPER pricey Gary Manuel Aveda Salon, it is staffed by licesened professionals in their first year of Gary Manuel's program. So these are NOT students - they do have their licenses; the difference is they are just starting out and thus can't command the high prices that they do next door.
I had my hair cut by Charles, who was great. He really listened to what I wanted to do, and then he did it - flawlessly. He explained how to use each of the products he used in my hair and he gave me an awesome scalp massage. Ahhh! They use Aveda prodects, of course - and nothing smells better than Aveda!
The only thing to note is to allow enough time - the cuts do take a little longer than you might expect, but the salon and the experience are so pleasant that it really didn't matter to me.
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As long as I've lived in Seattle, I had managed to avoid eating at Cutter's Bayhouse until a few weeks ago. I wish I'd gone even longer. A bunch of my coworkers recommended it for a business...
As long as I've lived in Seattle, I had managed to avoid eating at Cutter's Bayhouse until a few weeks ago. I wish I'd gone even longer. A bunch of my coworkers recommended it for a business dinner with out of town guests. It was great from a location standpoint - we literally walked through Pike's Place Market to get there. What could be more 'Seattle' than that, right?
Unfortunately it went downhill from there. The food is really mediocre - nothing terrible but nothing special or outstanding either. I had white king salmon which was well overcooked and dry as a bone.
If you want to give visitors a taste of Seattle, I'd recommend Salty's on Alki or Ray's Boathouse before Cutter's.
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Yeah, that's what I said. It doesn't taste any better either. Here's the lowdown:
Pros: good service, cozy atmosphere, huge menu, low prices and the pizzas that you walk by to get to the...
Yeah, that's what I said. It doesn't taste any better either. Here's the lowdown:
Pros: good service, cozy atmosphere, huge menu, low prices and the pizzas that you walk by to get to the tables looked good.
Con: Mexican and Italian food should just not be on the same plate, let alone in the same dish.
The chips and salsa were good, so I had reason to be hopeful when I ordered the lunch special enchilada. It was edible, but just 'off' somehow - it wasn't until about bite #4 that I realized the sauce was out-of-the-can tomato sauce rather than enchilada sauce. Did. Not.Work. For. Me.
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We recently returned from a heavenly week-long stay at Disney's Fort Wilderness Lodge. (This is not to be confused with the nearby campground of the same name - this is the lodge, definitely *not*...
We recently returned from a heavenly week-long stay at Disney's Fort Wilderness Lodge. (This is not to be confused with the nearby campground of the same name - this is the lodge, definitely *not* camping.) The resort is done in a Northwest Wilderness theme, which is evident from the moment you drive up to the front entrance. No one does theming like Disney. When you enter the lobby, you are surrounded by Northwestern style luxury, from the gleaming hardwood floors to the several-story high totem pole to the huge rock fireplace and the "rushing river". Although the lobby is huge, it manages to be inviting as well. There are several groupings of overstuffed chairs, a large front desk area, a corner with a simulated rushing river and fountain, complete with rustic wooden bridge and large boulders, and a huge corner fireplace made from river rocks.
The rooms are done in the same rustic luxury style with lots of dark wood and rich colors. We stayed in a junior suite, which I highly recommend for families if you want some extra space. Our room had a bedroom that was seperated from the main room with french doors. We also had a very large bathroom with double sinks and an oversized tub and shower. In the main room we had a queen sizer sleeper sofa, a refrigerator, a small bar with sink, a small table with three chairs and a large television. In the bedroom we had two double beds, an oversized armoire, a full sized dresser and a large plasma screened TV. The main room and the bedroom each had doors leading to private balconies which overlooked the lake.
The suggestions I would make are to ask for a room on a high floor for the best view and to bring your own hangers! There is ample closet space, but the hotel does not provide hangers. Also, remember to bring your own shampoo and conditioner. The one provided by the hotel is a shampoo/condition combination.
The pool area is fabulous and in keeping with the Northwestern theme. There are large decorative boulders, a waterfall and even a "rock" waterslide. There is a seperate kiddie pool and a hot tub. You can also order drinks (both alcoholic and non) from the pool bar, which is open until 10pm each day. There are plenty of pool chairs, towels and tables. We never had a problem finding a space for our family of five, and we were there at the end of July. Be prepared for the pool to close whenever there is a thunderstorm in the area, which can be about every afternoon in Florida!
There are three restaurants located in this hotel: a casual grab and go place, a casual sit down restaurant and a formal sit down restaurant. I don't have personal experience in any but the grab and go - and that was fine. They serve the typical quick fare you'd expect, such as hamburgers, sandwiches, drinks, snacks (great brownies!) and ice cream. My suggestion is that on your first day you purchase one of their plastic drink mugs. They cost $11.99, but are refillable for your entire stay. We would use them for coffee in the morning and them wash them out to use them for soda and iced tea throughout the day.
Another major bonus of this resort is its central location. It is served by both boats and busses. There are two boat runs - one will take you directly to the Magic Kingdom and the other will take you to Fort Wilderness Campground and the Polynesian Resort, where you can connect to the monorail. The busses serve Epcot, MGM Studios, Downtown Disney and the Animal Kingdom.
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I recently traveled to Florida on American Airlines, but our return flight was canceled and American rebooked us on Alaska Airlines. We flew non-stop from Miami to Seattle and it was a wonderful...
I recently traveled to Florida on American Airlines, but our return flight was canceled and American rebooked us on Alaska Airlines. We flew non-stop from Miami to Seattle and it was a wonderful flight with a great crew. I was traveling with my family, and American wasn't able to assign seats for us at the time we were rebooked, so we arrived at the airport early where the Alaska ticket agent pulled some strings and managed to seat all 5 of us in the same row. (My children are young, so we couldn't sit staggered around the airplane.)
During the flight, the flight attendants were friendly and responsive, and - shock of all shocks - Alaska Airlines actually serves food. For FREE! And it's quite good for airline food. Ours was a morning flight, so we got a strawberry yogurt and a breakfast sandwich - egg, cheese and ham on an English muffin. Later in the flight the attendants came through the cabin with warmed cookies, and there were three beverage services throughout the flight.
We were also able to rent a "DigiPlayer" for $10.00 that was preloaded with movies, TV Shows, cartoons and music. These kept my kids busy for the entire flight, and they come with a splitter so more than one child can watch and listen. Very nice!
I'd definitely fly Alaska again, and I'd even pay a little more for a ticket on such a pleasant airline with unexpected little touches.
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I ate lunch here yesterday after a trip to the adjacent Everett Farmer's Market. It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon and the outdoor seating area facing the marina is lovely. It's too bad that the...
I ate lunch here yesterday after a trip to the adjacent Everett Farmer's Market. It was a beautiful, sunny afternoon and the outdoor seating area facing the marina is lovely. It's too bad that the food and the service don't equal the setting.
I had a panini sandwich, as did my husband and our kids had grilled cheese. The cheese on the grilled cheese was not melted - just sort of shiny and warm and the bread was still soft. Yuck! The panini was just ok - nothing terrible, yet nothing to get excited over. The server forgot our side orders (which came with the sandwiches) and then forgot silverware.
I thought that the prices were very expensive for what you get - each of the kids' grilled cheese sandwiches were $4.50, and then a side of chips and a drink was extra.
Next time, I'll eat at Lombardi's next door. Similar prices and much better food and service.
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I stayed here for four nights recently. You never quite know what you're going to get with a Hyatt - they can run the gamut from really divey to complete 5 star luxury. The Hyatt on Reunion in...
I stayed here for four nights recently. You never quite know what you're going to get with a Hyatt - they can run the gamut from really divey to complete 5 star luxury. The Hyatt on Reunion in Dallas in somewhere in the middle. It's a huge hotel located just a few blocks from the convention center, making it a "convention hotel". Parts of the lobby are a little tired and dated, but all in all it's functional - and enormous.
The rooms themselves are quite nice. The bathrooms have been recently renovated and they now sport granite countertops, french doors and oversized bathtubs. My only complaint what that with their new "green" program, the water pressure is awful and it took a LONG time to rinse the shampoo out of my hair. (Makes you wonder how much water you're really saving if it takes you twice as long to shower.) The bedroom is good sized with nice furniture and comfy down pillows. The desk needed to be lower - it was higher than a normal desk, which made working on my laptop uncomfortable.
All in all - a nice, clean hotel with good service and ameneties.
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