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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Crown Towers Melbourne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: What can we say? From the moment we arrived, the valet parking was excellent, the check-in smooth and welcoming, the upgrade to a 2BR Suite was surprising and very much appreciated. The room itself was luxurious - entry hall, large lounge room with plenty of seating, a dining room and one bedroom with 2 beds & a bathroom, and another with a King bed and bathroom - heaven! All the staff are friendly and go out of their way to greet you and make your stay a 10 star experience. Thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Meriton Suites World Tower Sydney; City: Sydney New South Wales; Review: Upon checking in, we found the male reservation clerk to be rude and disinterested, but all other staff were friendly and helpful. We stayed in a 2BR apartment on the 69th Floor. It was fantastic. The living/dining area is huge, although the view wasn't as great as it could have been. The bedrooms and bathrooms were a great size and the whole apartment was very clean. Kitchen had everything you could need, and the room service was cheap and delicious, although you are surrounded by great cafes in the Arcade next to the complex if you want to eat out. Little cafe next door opens at 5am, and is well priced with great coffee.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crown Promenade Melbourne; City: Melbourne Victoria; Review: Considered the poor sister to Crown Metropol and Crown Towers, Crown Promenade offers everything you need at a more reasonable price. Situated in the middle of the other 2 hotels, it is a short stroll to the food court and shopping, and also a short stroll to the nightlife of the Casino and pictures. Good value for money, just not as luxurious as Crown Towers, but still leaves you feeling special; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sullivans Cove Apartments; City: Hobart Greater Hobart Tasmania; Review: We stayed in the 2BR apartment in the IXL complex. It was spotless, very modern and above all so spacious. Great kitchen, huge lounge and a balcony with a large BBQ and limited views of Constitution Dock. Downstairs there was an enormous master suite with double shower, 2 wardrobes and oodles of cupboard space. The second bedroom was a great size with wardrobes running the full length of the wall. A second bathroom consisted of a bath & shower (and loo) and the laundry had a washing machine & dryer. It was immaculate and you get a semi service daily (towels replaced & bed made). Staff both in the front office & the hard working cleaners were so polite and nothing was too much trouble, It is situated almost on Constitution Dock , with cafes, bars & pubs right on the doorstep. It's a short walk to Salamanca market , heaps of restaurants & hotels and to the heart of the city. I would totally recommend the IXL Apartments for convenience luxury and proximity to everything; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Piermont Retreat; City: Swansea Glamorgan Spring Bay Tasmania; Review: My husband, myself & 3 kids booked the 3BR cabin. It was a beautiful stone cottage - very rustic. The huge deck overlooked the beach Although there are a few cottages on the estate, you don't see your neighbours - total privacy. The bedrooms were large, dramatic with stone walls and very comfy. I did find it hard to bath the youngest in the spa bath, but we survived! Kids had a ball kayaking, spending time in the office for the free wi-fi (!) and riding the bikes around the massive property. We loved our stay - thank you; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Country Club Villas; City: Launceston Tasmania; Review: We stayed in a 3BR Villa, and were disappointed with how basic and old-fashioned it was. It was clean, the staff were very friendly and helpful, but I don't think I could stay there longer than one night - sorry; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: The Wedding Planner (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Recruit (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon (1987); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 1 (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Parent Trap (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black II (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Overboard (1987); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hope Floats (1998); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 3 (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: I (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Heart and Souls (1993); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sister Act (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Entrapment (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Armageddon (1998); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Men of Honor (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Adventures in Babysitting (1987); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Friends: The Series Finale (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Full House: Season 1 (1987); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pearl Harbor (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bed of Roses (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wild America (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Maid in Manhattan (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Friends: Season 1 (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: First Contact (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Along Came a Spider (2001); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Rock (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: John Q (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Double Jeopardy (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Somewhere in Time (1980); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The General's Daughter (1999); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Air Force One (1997); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The First Wives Club (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Notebook (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Patriot (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lethal Weapon 4 (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What's Love Got to Do with It (1993); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tomb Raider (2001); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: My Girl (1991); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (1996); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 8 Seconds (1994); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After Tomorrow (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Season 3 (1996); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Selena (1997); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Best of Friends: Vol. 1 (1994); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Con Air (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Fugitive (1993); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A Few Good Men (1992); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Rating: 3.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Pieces Be With You Piping Hot Binding kit, 0; Brand: Pieces Be With You; Review: Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pieces Be With You 100-Yard Piping Hot Polyester Cording, 1/16-Inch, White; Brand: Pieces Be With You; Review: great product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Belloccio Cosmetic Makeup Airbrush Multi-Purpose Precision Gravity Feed Airbrush with a 0.4mm Tip and 1/16 oz Cup; Brand: Belloccio; Review: Very nice--much more reasonable than their competitor.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clover Needlecrafts 9584 3 Piece 6-in-1 Stick 'n Stitch Guide by Nancy Zieman; Brand: Clover; Review: I have other guides that work much better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blue Feather Scissor Spot/Pin Place Magnetic Holder-" />; Brand: Blue Feather; Review: Perfect for keeping your scissor or stylus in place. Love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Arts_Crafts_and_Sewing |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Lalati Resort Spa; City: Beqa Island; Review: An awesome family adventure. We spent 3 days and had an excellent time with Blue Starfish Dive Center and instructors Josiah and Sabine who took us diving two days in a row. Our daughter was able to do a Discover SCUBA diver program and we were able to do 4 dives together as a family. We saw a shark, humphead wrasse, 3 blue ribbon eels, and a bazillion fish of all kinds. This was followed each day with gourmet meals and lovely accommodations in ocean front cottage on the beautiful green island of Beqa surrounded by coconut trees.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crown Hotel; City: Port Moresby Papua Region; Review: The rooms are clean and nicely kept but could use a renovation. The best part of the stay was the salad bar with a nice selection of greens and fixings. You can opt for only the salad and make it a meal. Like everywhere else, the internet it expensive and slow.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Colonial Village Taigum; City: Brisbane Brisbane Region Queensland; Review: I got there at midnight and the reception was closed and there was no one in sight. There was an automated check in box where you swipe your credit card and a key appears in the slot below. It was broken. So, I was stuck in front without a soul in sight wondering what to do. I hunted around and found a small red button with tiny writing under it "Push for Assistance". I did just that and luckily was greeted by a voice who informed me that my room was ready and the door was unlocked. Apart from having a nicer sign for late arrivals to know what to do, the hotel was fine and my room was clean and simple with a big TV screen.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Savusavu Hot Springs Hotel; City: Savusavu Vanua Levu; Review: The hotel is placed with room balconies overlooking the harbor. The rooms are clean but could use a renovation. The water in the showers is not always hot which is a bit ironic given the name of the hotel. Breakfast is nice but dinner is limited to one dish as the hotel finishes renovations.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Grand Papua Hotel; City: Port Moresby Papua Region; Review: The hotel is new and well decorated. It is probably the fanciest hotel in Port Moresby. Their breakfast buffet is impressive but so is the price. Make sure your credit limit on your credit card can handle the room rates before you stay.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Suva; City: Suva Viti Levu; Review: Had a lunch meeting at the Holiday Inn and was pleasantly surprised with the variety of choice at the buffet. Local, Asian, European cuisines were represented and the salad bar was quite nice with fresh greens.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Melanesian Port Vila; City: Port Vila Efate; Review: The Melanesian has very nice staff who are attentive to the guests. The hotel offers a variety of entertainment including traditional dances and kava ceremony. The location is not far from town and the rooms are clean and comfortable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fema Lodge; City: Tarawa Atoll Gilbert Islands; Review: The 4 day work trip, staying at FEMA lodge was nice with the exception of an internet service that was cut off at 10 minute intervals and took 5-10 minutes to get working again. Otherwise, the rooms were very clean, the water was working without any problem. The service was great and the cook does a great job at making tasty meals.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hexagon International Hotel Villas Spa; City: Nadi Viti Levu; Review: The rooms can use remodeling. The AC units are too small to adequately cool the whole room. The food is wholesome but lacks an extra touch. Service is friendly and the rooms are clean. The pool was very clean and we saw the staff apply the necessary chlorine treatment.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Melanesian Port Vila; City: Port Vila Efate; Review: Given bad weather and potential cyclone, my flight was delayed to Vanuatu from Fiji. Once in Port Vila I called the Melanesian to have my return booking confirmed from Tanna where I was headed for work, it was not noted or updated. This found me without room on the return trip. Excuse: "Oh we have new staff who are learning." The Kaiviti next door had room and it was a very nice room.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kaiviti Motel; City: Port Vila Efate; Review: The new suite I stayed in was very nice with new with kitchenette. The bathroom was spotless and the service was very good. I ended up there as a walk-in because the Melanesian next door dropped my reservation despite having called to explain my delay due to weather. The food is very basic fare for lunch but OK.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hidden Treasure Bungalows; City: Tanna Island; Review: Hidden treasure has a lot of potential if the owner would fix the power situation. Probably the closest lodging to the power station on Tanna yet the electrical system was going in and out which also affected the water pressure. The staff is very pleasant and the food is well prepared and tasty. The location is exceptional with interesting rock pools to explore at low tide and fantastic sunsets from the beach.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lynn s Getaway Hotel; City: Apia Upolu; Review: A very nice B&B style large house turned into hotel. The meals are served in a buffet style prepared for you from a large kitchen where the cook talks to you as he puts the dishes out on the counter. On Sundays the guests are offered a complimentary lunch of local dishes. Very yummy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mary s Motel; City: Tarawa Atoll Gilbert Islands; Review: Mary's offers a nice place with hot water and air conditioning, both of which are indispensable when working almost right on the equator. A nice shower and a cool room are extra welcome. A few things I might change given I came back with chikungunya from this last trip would be to close the restaurant off with mosquito netting to reduce exposure to mosquitoes. Also, being an early riser, it would either be nice to have coffee in the room with milk (presently only tea bags are provided) or open the restaurant a bit earlier than 7am for a nice espresso drink, which by the way are well done at Mary's.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Babylon Rotana; City: Baghdad Baghdad Province; Review: The Babylon is an elegant hotel with nice gardens, gym, pool, tennis courts and one of the best buffets I have ever had with a great selection of dishes and beautiful deserts. The hotel also has a nice saltwater fish tank with a wide array of inhabitants.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Babylon Rotana; City: Baghdad Baghdad Province; Review: The service is very friendly, the buffet is always so fresh with lots of choices...especially the deserts. The carpets in the rooms on the other hand are looking quite old and could use a cleaning or better yet replacement.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: LaCie Rikiki Superspeed 1 TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive 301952 (Black); Brand: LaCie; Review: I purchased this drive namely because I thought it looked cool. I work exclusively off of an external drive and I was looking for increased capacity over my 5 year old working like a champ Seagate Free Agent 500gb drive. I have used it for several months now, and as many other have pointed out the cable to drive connection literally could not be worse. If you are using this with a desktop perhaps that is the one time it is acceptable, but I would still question the company releasing a product with this flaw. I have suffered through gently babying this drive connection but life is not gental. Finally yesterday when slightly moving my laptop on a table which the drive was also sitting the cable rotated slightly and the connection was lost. Now the drive is READ-ONLY and will not allow me to make any changes to any of the files/folders. I have been told I have to "BACK UP THE DRIVE AND REFORMAT, THEN RESTORE" to fix this problem. That means I have to come up with another 1TB of space in order to do that, which really means I have to buy a new drive. What that really means is I BOUGHT A NEW SEAGATE BACKUP PLUS drive as my last Seagate has been though the gauntlet of 5 years of constant travel and abuse and still works like the day I got it. The LACIE WILL GO IN THE TRASH so I never have to worry about losing data and locking out file again. Seagate Backup Plus 1 TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive STBU1000100 (Black); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Harman Kardon Premium Recertified Bluetooth Over-Ear Headphones; Brand: Harman Kardon; Review: I used these for two weeks before the pivot boss broke off the headband. I use headphones all day at work so although the Bluetooth was nice the battery was not up to the task. The sound was good on Bluetooth or when using the optional cable (which I ended up having to do one the battery died). The BIGGEST problem aside from it ultimately breaking and having to be returned, is when using the cable the sound of it rubbing against clothing or other objects is deafening!! Absolutely awful. I really expected a better product out of H/K.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Neutrik NTP3RC-B Plug 3.5mm Right Angle Phone Connector Black/Gold; Brand: Neutrik; Review: Really great product. Surprised to find it was metal, assumed it would be cheap plastic. Much more robust than the factory plug on my Monster Turbines. Great to have them operational again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MEE audio Sport-Fi M3P In-Ear Headphones with Memory Wire and Inline Microphone and Remote (Black); Brand: MEE audio; Review: These are extremely impressive for the price. Very comfortable, with fantastic sound. I needed something to use while running and I ended up liking these so much I use them for all listening I was doing with my Monster Turbine Pro's and Apple factory supplied in-ears. The one thing I would reiterate from another review I read before purchasing, these REALLY block out environmental sound, so be very careful if using to run where there is traffic. The only thing these are lacking is a push-button volume option to work with iPhones.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cable Management Sleeve, JOTO Cord Management System for TV / Computer / Home Entertainment, 19; Brand: JOTO; Review: It is ok. Neoprene material, smells and feels like a wetsuit.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: PCTC Screen Protector for Sony Alpha A9 a7II a7R II a7S II Mark II 2 a7R Mark III 3 a7iii; Brand: PCTC; Review: This is great. Comes in a cool box with 3 covers, 3 sets of wet and dry cleaning cloths. Just installed on my A7Riii in a minute. Love it. Would buy again and recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ON USB Surge Protector Power Strip-4 Multi Outlets with 4 USB Charging Ports-3.4A Total Output-600J Surge Protector Power Bar-6 Ft; Brand: ON Smart Solution; Review: Everything was great about it except it emitted a very high frequency pulsing sound when powered on. I had to return because I could not concentrate around it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: G Boutique Hotel; City: Portsmouth Hampshire England; Review: Absolutely gorgeous b&b!!! We as a couple stayed here for the night and we were blown away by the whole place and hospitality. Staff are so friendly and helpful, it's very clean and comfortable and has gorgeous decor! We loved our room it was the graceful room and the breakfast was spot on! I personally loved the small touches like the mini cupcakes waiting in the room for us and the little gift bag we had when we left with water and cereals bars in them for our journey home! I'd recommend this hotel to all my friends and family, can't wait to go back and try out the other rooms available! Thank you for our stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lindos White Hotel and Suites; City: Vlycha Lindos Rhodes Dodecanese South Aegean; Review: Well where to begin this hotel overall was just fantastic! We arrived at night but even the approach looked lovely all lit up, very modern! We were greeted by a very friendly member of reception who sorted our room keys and all inclusive bands out straight away with no trouble and even offered us a baguette as we had been travelling and not had the chance to get food, we thought that was a nice touch as at other hotels we've been left hungry! We stayed in the hotel part of the Lindos White not the suites, we were pleased with our room it was clean and modern and just what we needed for our week's stay. We had a fridge which had 2 bottles of water replaced everyday and a TV but this was a bit on the old fashioned side of things and you could only watch one news channel CNN,but wasn't that bad as we weren't on holiday to watch TV. But the bathroom was more of a wet room with a shower hose in the middle of the ceiling a bit strange! We heard the suites were very nice and modern a little bigger too! The hotel which we didn't realise was split into three sections the top pool with the suites, the middle part with the hotel, restaurant and reception then the lower part in front of the hotel was the main pool. The top pool was pretty quiet we found and very shallow whereas the bottom pool was more of an atmosphere and very deep be aware! The food was amazing best part of the place!! Always something new to try, always fresh and kept warm! The staff were all friendly and efficient, the reception were pleasant and could deal with an queries straight away. The restaurant staff, well they were fab! Constantly ready to clear your plates as soon as you were finished, always friendly greeting you with a smile. Especially the lady from Bristol in the UK who managed the bars and restaurant she took the time to get to know he guests. The animation team they tried their best, but unfortunately the entertainment was the one part that let the hotel down. The animation team were a young team of 6 from all over Europe they tried their hardest to get involved with everyone but the entertainment wasn't very organised, they played some sports during the day. The evening entertainment wasn't great at all and with the all inclusive bar closing at 11pm it didn't help. The location of the hotel was lovely for being relaxed and not being distracted by hustle and bustle but for us it was a bit out of the way which we didn't realise would result in a €10 taxi to Lindos and €10 back. There was a beach across the road about a 1 minute walk but it was a pebble beach which was hard to walk on. Lindos town centre is lovely and the beach is gorgeous, a real Greek town with lots of shops and; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Windermere Park; City: Windermere Lake District Cumbria England; Review: Overall it was an average stay, it's not luxurious but able to rest your head on a pillow and eat your breakfast. The room was average size not huge, the decor wasn't overly exciting, it's basic. Bathroom was lovely but seemed too modern to go with the style of the room which was random! It was comfortable and offered tea/coffee facilities, but for a couple in a room we were only given 1 pack of biscuits which was weird if they were providing biscuits. I found it was quite noisy through the night on a Saturday outside and with it being such an old house it was quite loud as you could hear most people walking around and with the stairs being next to our room it was slightly annoying. Breakfast was lovely, choosing what you fancied for the main along with cereals, yoghurts and fruit. However there are 2 rooms to sit in for breakfast and at check in we were told to just come down and choose anywhere to sit and someone would be there to serve you. It came to breakfast the one room was quite full so we chose the other we sat down but we couldn't see anyone and we could only see a waitress in the other room almost as if she was just serving that room, we started to question so we had to ask to be served. I think there should be a service where you check in with your room number and they sit you down so they know you've arrived. Other than that breakfast was lovely! I thought it was a good location as we were more towards the top of Windermere, as we enjoyed the walk down to the lake. However there is a wider range of restaurants down in bowness, and I did find that all the restaurants full quite quickly! Overall it was a nice B&B, did its job just not overly luxurious.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chill Backpackers; City: Brisbane Brisbane Region Queensland; Review: This backpackers hostel provides a service allowing people travelling in campervans to stay in their carpark for a fee of $34 a night. We chose this place as we were struggling to find somewhere to stay with our campervan and this was literally a 15 minute walk to the main centre. When we arrived we checked in at the chill backpackers hostel entrance we were told that this reception runs both chill and big bird hostels which is next door. We checked in, were given a carpark spot and all sorted... then it went down hill! The place was filthy! The kitchen wasn't fit for anyone to be using as far as I was concerned, I wouldn't wash my pets in those sinks! There was food scraps everywhere, dirty dishes left everywhere! It was so bad I refused to put any of my crockery down I washed and dried and had my partner hold them - it was that bad! The toilets and showers available for campervans were okay ish! But a constant smell along with the mouldy shower curtains! I do believe this is mainly down to the residents in the hostels if they were to clean up after themselves and look after the place a little better! They really have no consideration for anyone else! I did notice that there was a sign saying "work 4 accommodation" which must answer a lot of questions that it's half hearted job when it's being "cleaned". Also there is a constant dodgy smell - in the sense of questionable! I really regret that we chose this place to stay it was disgusting. Only good things: close to town, wifi is amazing but at a fee!! Also very overpriced for what you get!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Toowoon Bay Holiday Park; City: Toowoon Bay New South Wales; Review: My partner and I are travelling in our camper van we were struggling to find somewhere with a decent price to stay in Central coast. As this was a "top" park we chose here because it was a holiday park, it was on the beach and the company we are travelling with get a 10% discount. For a powered site with 2 people it is $42 per night (before discount), when we checked in everything seemed fine. We also chose this park as they promote "free wifi" in the brochure - then the lady says after we have paid its 100mb a day. The wifi maybe free but just doesn't work, we went to reception 3 times to ask and we're fobbed off with different answers all the time. The one lady then pleaded with me to accept that she lived on site and she barely gets any wifi either - NO IDEA what that's got to do with the price I've paid for the site that should have included wifi. The next excuse was that there was roughly 400 people in the park all trying to access the wifi - yet again no idea what that has to do with me when they promote free wifi. I personally believe they just didn't want to sort the wifi or they tampered with it to save them a bit of money - it all seemed a bit shady and the one member of staff had no consideration of my frustration. FANTASTIC customer service (sarcasm). The amenities are really old, really needs an update! They smelt really bad too most of the time! Nothing felt clean! Also as she kept saying, there were 400 odd people on site I don't think it's good enough to only have 1 tumble dryer working whilst the rest are out of order. I tried two amenity blocks and there was always 1or 2 dryers out of order. The kitchen is barely equipped either. For the price I paid I really was not happy! When I asked for a feedback form on check out I was told I would receive a email with a survey - shock no email. Not a "top" place at all!; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: A Practical Guide for Improving Communication and Getting W; Author: Visit Amazon's John Gray Page; Review: It is a gift. She will love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 41: A Portrait of My Father; Author: Visit Amazon's George W. Bush Page; Review: It was a gift and he never finished reading it!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Inner Transformations Using Essential Oils: Powerful Cleansing Protocols for Increase Energy and more Radiant Health; Author: DC LeAnne Deardeuff; Review: Great book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Angry Birds Movie: Meet the Angry Birds (I Can Read Level 2); Author: Visit Amazon's Chris Cerasi Page; Review: My kindergartener loves to read this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Angry Birds Movie: Big Trouble on Bird Island; Author: Sarah Stephens; Review: Cute little book for a five year kindergarten reader. He love it like he loves his birds!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Midnight's Kiss (A Novel of the Elder Races); Author: Visit Amazon's Thea Harrison Page; Review: I love this author. I have all her books and can't wait for more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grey: Fifty Shades of Grey as Told by Christian (Fifty Shades of Grey Series); Author: Visit Amazon's E L James Page; Review: Really like the book from his point of view. Would love more.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ignited, Vol. 1; Author: Visit Amazon's Desni Dantone Page; Review: Not for me. Hate the love triangles.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: V Is for Virgin; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Oram Page; Review: So disappointed by the ending of this series. How could he not make the sacrifice for her, but make it for some other girl, then decide he finally want to give them a chance....whatever! I love the Jamie Baker series, so was looking forward to this one. Now I'm just crying a river of dissapointment. All I can hope is the author writes another series similar to the Jamie Baker series and NOT this series; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: My Brother's Bodyguard (Hometown Heros) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's G. L. Snodgrass Page; Review: This had a great storyline. Great read for all ages. Looking forward to reading more by this author. No cliffhanger. No love triangles.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cinder & Ella; Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Oram Page; Review: This is a great read. I still love the Jamie Baker series more, but this comes close to being as good. You can't help but love Cinder. Ella' s strength and ability to forgive is her most endearing quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Broken (Book One Broken Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Kelly Elliott Page; Review: After reading the first few pages of the sample book, I decided to order Broken. This book is written on about a 3rd grade reading level, however, the subject matter is obscene and the sexual descriptions leave nothing to the imagination. The repetitious dialogue and narration were monotonous. The basic story of love, domestic abuse, fear, loneliness, etc was very good, but the overuse of profanity and sexual innuendos disgusted me. I would not mind reading the sequel IF the author would 'clean it up' and give the reader some room for interpretation.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The BOOK THIEF; Author: Visit Amazon's Markus Zusak Page; Review: This book gave a unique perspective of World War II, the Hitler regime, and the Holocaust!! Its content was very interesting with a historical resonance that created a high level of sympathy. Zusak captures the 'fear' of the the residents of the community, the Jewish people, and their accomplices. He addresses the issues and lives of people who were 'forced' (for self-preservation) to support the Hitler regime even though they opposed it. Very emotionally charged!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Husband's Secret; Author: Visit Amazon's Liane Moriarty Page; Review: This book kept my interest and was a quick read. It was challenging in the beginning to remember each of the character's roles, but midway through, the connection between characters started to evolve. Surprising details and unpredicted outcome!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Soul of the Rose (Thorndike Press Large Print Clean Reads); Author: Visit Amazon's Ruth Trippy Page; Review: I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It was SO refreshing to read a contemporary writing that was free of profanity and sexual innuendos & overtones. I certainly appreciated the 'faith-based' approach!! Loved this book!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Town Like Alice; Author: Visit Amazon's Nevil Shute Page; Review: The story itself was very interesting; however, the redundancy of detail created some monotony.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Panera Bread worker fired after TikTok exposed frozen mac and cheese; Abstract: On Friday, the poster said on Twitter that she was fired for the video, showing her place a frozen bag of macaroni and cheese into a vat of hot water.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: Cracks found on 38 of 810 Boeing 737 NG jets inspected globally; Abstract: Cracks found on 38 of 810 Boeing 737 NG jets inspected globally; Category: news
Title: Doctors Want FDA To Warn Women About Cheese And Breast Cancer Link; Abstract: Up to 12,000 members of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine agreed that the federal government should add label to cheese products that would warn women about the risk of having breast cancer.; Category: health
Title: America's largest auto retailer sells customers defective used cars, report says; Abstract: A new report found that one in nine used vehicles sold from AutoNation contained defects.; Category: news
Title: Harley-Davidson halts production of new electric motorcycles; Abstract: Harley-Davidson has halted production and deliveries of its new LiveWire electric motorcycle after reportedly discovering a problem with its charging mechanism.; Category: finance
Title: If I Don't Eat Fish, Do I Still Need to Take a Fish Oil Supplement?; Abstract: I overheard someone at my gym complaining about an injury, and their buddy asked, "Are you taking fish oil for the inflammation?"; Category: health
Title: Woman, suspect dead at 'Tarzan' actor Ron Ely's California residence; Abstract: Ron Ely, who portrayed Tarzan in the TV series in the 60s, was not harmed and is alive and well, a sheriff's office spokesman said.; Category: tv
Title: Presidential election model that got it wrong once in 40 years predicts Trump 2020 win; Abstract: A presidential election model that incorrectly predicted just one election outcome since 1980 shows President Trump winning reelection in 2020.; Category: news
Title: Bob Kingsley, Country Radio Legend, Dead at 80; Abstract: Country radio legend Bob Kingley, the longtime host of the nationally syndicated program Bob Kingsley's Country Top 40, died early Thursday in Weatherford, Texas, following a lengthy battle with bladder cancer. He was 80 years old. A member of the Country Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame, inducted in 1998, he later became only the format's fifth representative in the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2016. Kingsley was 18 and serving in the Air...; Category: music
Title: John Clarke Dies: 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor & Lifetime Achievement Emmy Recipient Was 88; Abstract: John "Jack" Shelton Clarke, who won over fans with his portrayal of "Mickey Horton" on Days of Our Lives, has died. He was 88.; Category: tv
Title: IPS bus crashes into east-side cash advance and pawn shop; Abstract: Photos of the crash show the bus lodged deep inside a Cash America Pawn location near East 16th Street and North Emerson Avenue.; Category: news
Title: Boeing's 737 Max troubles deepen, weighing on airlines, suppliers; Abstract: Boeing stock continued to slide Monday after explosive messages last week revealed a top pilot had concerns about a system on the 737 Max that was later implicated in two fatal crashes.; Category: finance
Title: 'E.T.' star arrested for DUI in Oregon; Abstract: Henry Thomas, who starred as Elliott, was arrested on Oct. 21.; Category: movies
Title: Four flight attendants were arrested in Miami's airport after bringing in thousands in cash, police say; Abstract: Four American Airlines flight attendants were arrested at the Miami International Airport and charged with money laundering after bringing large amounts of cash into the country, police said.; Category: news
Title: CNN Poll: Biden's lead in Democratic primary hits widest margin since April; Abstract: Former Vice President Joe Biden's lead in the race for the Democratic nomination for president has rebounded, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.; Category: news
Title: Trump records 'strongly corroborate' sex assault claims, accuser says; Abstract: President Trump's own records "strongly corroborate" the sexual assault accusations of Summer Zervos and belie the president's denials, a new court filing states; Category: news
Title: Red Line ridership numbers for September are in. Here's how many are riding.; Abstract: The bus rapid transit line that travels from Broad Ripple to University of Indianapolis is free to ride through Nov. 10.; Category: autos
Title: Todd and Julie Chrisley Fire Back at Estranged Daughter Lindsie's 'Dr. Phil' Interview (Exclusive); Abstract: In an exclusive statement from the Chrisley family via their rep, Todd and Julie call Lindsie's latest interview 'unfathomable.'; Category: tv
Title: The ice used to protect them. Now their island is crumbling into the sea.; Abstract: Shrinking ice, rising sea levels and fierce storms are damaging the Magdalen Islands. Residents are trying to fend off the water in some places, and retreat from it in others.; Category: weather
Title: Election Day 2019: Most Important Races and What to Watch For; Abstract: In elections that will determine policy, the political makeup of state legislatures and who lives in governors' mansions, voters will head to the polls Tuesday in states across the country.; Category: news
Title: Roger Stone Lied to Congress After Helping Trump Win, Prosecutor Says; Abstract: Roger Stone wasn't lying to Congress about his contact with WikiLeaks over stolen emails that helped Donald Trump win the presidency, his lawyer told a jury at the start of the longtime Republican operative's criminal trial.; Category: news
Title: Porsche launches into second story of New Jersey building, killing 2; Abstract: The Porsche went airborne off a median in Toms River, causing it to crash into a red brick building.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Stainless Steel Grapefruit Dessert Spoon, Set of 6; Brand: Update International; Review: These spoons are great for the price. They have a high serrated edge, not too sharp, not too dull. They have a great weight and we're very pleased.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tortilla Warmer 12" - Insulated Fabric Pouch by Camerons; Brand: Camerons Products; Review: For anyone that eats tortillas or bread in general this is wonderful!! It heats them perfectly every time and I even have used it for my croissants in the morning! It's flexible, doesn't take up a lot of room, and plan on getting one for my mother as well. Much better than the hard plastic version!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ideaworks JB6032 Slide Out Storage Tower; Brand: IdeaWorks; Review: Wow! I love this storage tower! We recently moved into an apartment with very limited storage. I was so pleased to find this as it resolved so many issues! Was so simple to put together and arrived quickly and once assembled is very secure. Plus it fit perfectly between the fridge and the wall. It's perfect for all of my extra seasonings and so much more! Love, Love, Love it!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PROfreshionals Melon Baller; Brand: PROfreshionals; Review: I'm very pleased with this melon baller. It feels great in my hand, doesn't feel flimsy or weak by any means and does a good job.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Organize It All Wall Cabinet Door Mounted Metal Pot Lid Rack, White; Brand: Organize It All; Review: This solves a problem that we had with our lids lying around everywhere in our cabinets driving me crazy! It fit most of my lids so I'm pleased for the most part.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The TacoProper, Set of 4 Taco Holders, Made in America; Brand: TacoProper; Review: These are great taco stands! I've seen the same stands in a 4 pack at the grocery store for almost $5, so purchasing these 12 for $9 with free prime shipping seemed like a no brainer! They work perfectly and I couldn't be happier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Norpro Mushroom Egg Slicer; Brand: Norpro; Review: I've owned several different styles of slicers (prefer for mushrooms, olives and the like) and this is by far the best I've ever owned! I love that it has actual blades, has a great weight, and folds flat for easy storing! I would purchase this slicer again and again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rosanna Initially Yours Mug Letter M; Brand: Rosanna; Review: I recently purchased this because my old mug broke and I wanted something cute, but not silly looking. This was perfect! Very well made, great weight, love the handle, and want to get another for my husband with his initial on it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chef’n GarlicZoom Garlic Chopper, Arugula and Meringue; Brand: Chef'n; Review: How in the world did I ever live without this handy little tool?! This works so perfectly for mincing garlic that I plan on purchasing another one for my mother. It saves so much time, is easy to use, and clean up is so very easy!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everlasting Glow LED 39" Battery Operated Natural Willow Lighted Branch; Brand: Gerson; Review: These branches are so beautiful and have really added the perfect amount of ambiance to my otherwise boring corner vase. The branches are natural and the lights are battery operated with a timer which is a plus! Every night at 6 they come on without fail and by 12 they turn off on their own. Love it!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Norpro Grip-EZ 9 Inch Locking Spatula Tong; Brand: Norpro; Review: This is almost perfect! The only downfall is that the tongs do not close flat, they touch at the tips but not all the way down. Other than that, they're great for flipping all kinds of meats and veggies!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Winsome Trading, Inc. 92055 Carson Storage/Organization, Dark Espresso; Brand: Winsome; Review: This was a great buy! I purchased this for my husband for his Army uniform and accessories as a more convienent way of putting on the same thing every day. I put it together myself, and must say that it was fairly easy, took less than an hour and all parts were included..nothing missing or damaged. The color is true, purchased Espresso and it matches all of the rest of our bedroom furniture.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prepworks by Progressive Adjust-A-Slice Mandoline; Brand: Progressive; Review: I've had several other Mandoline's in the past and this one really exceeded my expectations! The no slip grip and ends, plus the rubber grooves are perfect for cutting over a bowl or plate. But be careful...the blade is incredibly sharp!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Browne & Co Cuisipro 13-Inch Silicone Fish Tongs 13-Inch, Red; Brand: Browne & Company; Review: We cook fish on a weekly basis using various cooking methods from baking to pan searing. I would love to love this item, however, depending on the fish and its' size, some breakage can occur. So, just know your fish, and this product will work incredibly well!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Official Ove Glove Oven Rack Shield, 2 Count; Brand: Ove Glove; Review: This was a gift that I purchased for my mother as she was constantly burning her forearms on the oven racks. She loves these! They are easy to use and very practical, plus, no more burns!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Elements Ultra-flex Blue Silicone Padded Mitts, 2-Pack; Brand: Kitchen Elements; Review: I initially ordered one pair of these for myself. After using them for about a month, I decided to order a pair for my mother and she absolutely loves them!!! Comfortable, offer a great grip, and incredibly heat resistant. Perfect purchase!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prepworks by Progressive Collapsible Funnel, Teal- 4 Inch; Brand: Progressive; Review: Such a great funnel! I love the fact that it is collapsible so it saves space, the green coloring allows it to be seen easily, having the protruding lip allows for a great handle, and I would get another for our RV!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Microsoft Surface Pro Tablet 128 GB Hard Drive, 4 GB RAM, Windows 8 Pro - ENGLISH; Brand: Microsoft; Review: The Surface Pro indeed is the tablet to end all tablets. When Microsoft designed this tablet they had a lot to compete with and to be honest I didn't think they'd be able to pull this off and at first was somewhat skeptical when I saw the Surface RT version. Not that I finally caved in and bought the Surface Pro I must say this was a job well done. The entire unit is aesthetically pleasing and was very thought out. I especially love the fact that at first glance the stylus doesn't have a place for it but then I learned from my 2 year old son! that the stylus actually goes where the charger charges the unit magnetically. I would have never thought the stylus double click button was magnetic but sure enough it is. The built-in touch keyboard is also very responsive and I'd go out on a limb and say that it functions much better than both the ipad and the note (tablet). The fact that there are 4 built-in keyboards is also a plus since it really can be utilized however your used to doing things. Also, because the unit is a full-blown OS you could even speak and let the OS type out everything for you. Con: The only CON i've found was the fact that there are no lights at all on the device letting you know that it's on/off or sleeping. It would've been great if they could have put something next to the power button stating this but to be honest this is such a trivial con. I'd highly recommend this to anyone on the fence. I've already recommended this to several people and some have actually gone out and bought one and have been telling me just how much they enjoyed the device.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tenergy Advanced Universal Charger TN190 (4 Channel AA/AAA/C/D/9V Ni-MH Charger with LCD Display and USB Power Outlet); Brand: Tenergy; Review: By far one of the best looking and most capable charger I've had yet. I've gone through quite a bit lately trying to find that perfect one and this one so far has operated quite well. One thing to keep in mind though is it does produce a slight hissing sound when plugged in and becomes more noticeable when you place it near speakers. Not sure if that's a defect or if it's normal though.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Surface 2 and 1 Sleeve, Snugg - Purple Leather Sleeve Case Protective Cover for Surface 2 and 1; Brand: Snugg; Review: Fits my surface like a champ. I'd highly recommend this for any of you Surface Pro entrepreneurs. One thing to keep in mind though is it can be rather snug when you include the keyboard in the sleeve but it fits with it nonetheless.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ROCCAT RYOS MK Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard with Per-Key Illumination, Brown CHERRY MX Key Switch; Brand: ROCCAT; Review: Purchased this product November 2013 and I must say it's a great keyboard. Unfortunately, the keys seem to wear and tear fairly easily. After only 7 months the WASD keys have already lost much of the lettering. I admit I'm a fairly heavy gamer but I've easily had other keyboards that have lasted a longer than 7 months and for 160 bucks I kind of wasn't expecting it. Overall, though it's a great keyboard and I would be somewhat skeptical to recommend this from a gaming perspective due to the wear it's bound to get from us gamers.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: EVGA GeForce GTX 780 Ti, 3GB, 3072MB,GDDR5 384bit, Dual-Link DVI-I, DVI-D, HDMI,DP, SLI Ready Graphics Card; Brand: EVGA; Review: If you've got the urge and are willing to splurge on this GTX all I can say is BEST MONEY I'VE EVER SPENT. This blows any game I can throw at it out the water. Watch Dogs literally had 0 issues with this card and Archeage looks amazing with it even in DX9; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SiliconDust HDHomeRun PRIME Cable HDTV (3-Tuner); Brand: SiliconDust; Review: This device works pretty well with Comcast. Be sure to get a Cablecard from Comcast that isn't busted/broken. I had to go through a Service center to get the right card but if you have Comcast your better off contacting them via customer service and having one shipped out. Also, I highly recommend not having a Comcast Tech come out for this procedure as well as I had to have one come out to pick up my xFinity boxes and the guy was clueless with the cablecard and turns out he provided a busted one to begin with. Overall I love this device and I would highly recommend it to anyone who's trying to escape the cable box fees that are trusted onto anyone who wants to use cable service at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: La Chiusa Boutique Hotel; City: Montefollonico Torrita di Siena Tuscany; Review: I have stayed at La Chiusa many, many times and have never failed to be impressed by every facet of the operation. First, the rooms are impossibly romantic, especially the ones with a jacuzzi (all but the minimum rooms have jacuzzis, if I remember). They are decorated, not lavishly, but in a simpler, typically Tuscan manner. The bathrooms are especially nice.Second, the restaurant. Ah, the restaurant! At the risk of sounding pompous, I have had the good fortune of eating at some truly great Italian restaurants in my life, but La Chiusa is the one to which I dream of returning. Of the 30 or so meals I've had the pleasure of taking there, Dania, the chef/owner, always impresses with her marvelous creations.As great as this hotel and restaurant are, it is the people at La Chiusa who have stolen my heart. I was made to feel as a member of the family from my very first visit and, over the years, am fortunate to have been able to call them friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort Spa; City: Puerto Morelos Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Having stayed at Dreams Cancun and Dreams Puerto Vallarta a few times each, we thought it time to try a different Dreams property. What this Dreams has over the other two is pretty apparent from the outset. The hotel itself is beautiful, and since it is virtually new, it has that certain "shininess" the other two cannot match. Both Dreams Cancun and PVR show some age (particularly the former, imo). Even so, we found the settings of both the older properties to be so wonderful so as to largely make up for their age. We stayed in a Master Suite Oceanfront at Dreams RC, which room occupies a beautiful position closest to the water. The only downside is that, should there be a wedding party on the beach, you will not be able to sleep until the party is over (which happened on one of our six nights). Otherwise, for our family of three, it was very nice having a separate room in which to place our son's rollaway. The view from the expansive balcony is just amazing. Two quick drawbacks, both of which impacted our enjoyment. While it is generally unfair to comment on weather issues, the incessant strong winds we experienced in December really put a damper on our enjoyment. Ninety percent of the time, there was a red flag on the beach, meaning "swim at your own risk". More significantly, as the property was fully booked during our stay, it was just very, very crowded. You know how some properties, regardless of the level of occupancy, are structured in such a way that they don't feel crowded? Unfortunately, Dreams RC seems to suffer the opposite. As if the common areas/pools/restaurants were constructed to comfortably handle a hotel that is substantially less than full. Now, on to the food. We didn't love the breakfasts (we didn't try room service). The World Cafe had lots of choices, but it simply wasn't as good as the other two Dreams and, again, really crowded. The better choice is the Preferred Club, not because the food is better but because there are fewer people. Our lunches at Seaside and Oceana were uniformly excellent. Great ceviches, tacos (both fish and pork) and other typically Mexican offerings. Dinners ranged from good to very good. Our favorite was The Patio, with Bordeaux second (due to the excellent filet mignon at the latter). Portofino was just ok, as the Italian food, while reasonably authentic, was just lacking in flavor. We didn't try Himitsu. We almost never had to wait for a table, but that is likely because we tend to eat unfashionably early (generally at 6:00 p.m. when they open for dinner). While we tend not to be "spa" people, I can heartily recommend their Spa Pavonia, not so much for the treatment (which was nice) but for the PRIVACY. In fact, I think it is easily worth the $40 it costs to purchase a day pass, as the spa's pool, steam, sauna allow one a sense of peace that is very difficult to obtain in any other; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Siam; City: Bangkok; Review: My wife, son and I stayed at the Siam for five nights. In fact, we were the Siam's very first guests (at least the first guests not in the travel industry), a fact very nicely acknowledged by Jason Friedman, the General Manager with a hand-written note of congratulations. One of the things that became apparent early on is that the Siam has lofty aspirations - to become the best in a city literally bursting with five star properties. Such becomes apparent in so many ways large and small. Perhaps the most compelling evidence thereof is demonstrated by ownership's investment in the Hotel's human resources - the GM has opened two Four Seasons properties, the Director of Sales and Marketing has experience at three different Aman resorts, and our butler had served at Trisara on Phuket. Each of these gentlemen were intimately involved in delivering superb service at every turn. On our first night, before we had learned the ropes of the Bangkok Transit System, the Director of Sales and Marketing accompanied my family on the Hotel's launch to the nearest BTS station, made sure we knew how to purchase tickets, rode with us on the train, and then by cab to the restaurant where we had dinner. Earlier that same day, the exceptionally helpful concierge, Khun Teera, arranged for a staff member to run to the store to add talk time to my phone. Most extraordinarily, I didn't have to ask (which is likely a good thing, since I would have been reluctant to do so). Our butler, North, was similarly exceptional. Each morning, he would review the activities that had been previously arranged for the day and, regardless of the hour, he would be patiently awaiting our return to make sure everything had gone as planned. It always did. I would particularly like to mention that North, in addition to his professionalism, did his work with much grace, warmth, and kindness. We would only hope that, one day soon, we could be so fortunate as to be in his capable hands once again. Our room, a Riverview Pool Suite, was everything one could hope for. I don't need to describe how it looks, that is easily discovered from the Hotel's website (whose pictures are perfectly accurate representations of what you will see upon arrival). What I could add is the obvious quality of the hard product . . . from the woods used, the fittings and fixtures, the bed clothes, it is apparent that no expense has been spared. We had two opportunities to eat at the restaurant, Chon. The restaurant has both Thai and Western (Italian, largely) menus. As a lover of all things Italian, I decided to order the gnocchi. Gnocchi is (I have been told) notoriously difficult to do well. In my estimation, they were as good as any I've had . . . little light pillows of sublime goodness! As wonderful as all this sounds, I do think it is important to realize that, for some, the Hotel's location will be a negative. It is a bit; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ritz Carlton Abama; City: Guia de Isora Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: We flew from the U.S. to Tenerife to celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of my parents-in-law this past August. As our anniversary gift to them, they joined us for part of our eight night stay. There is much to love about this physically-imposing and beautiful property. Apart from the beauty of the hotel itself, its setting above the sea is truly magical. Of course, someone from N. America would likely not travel to Tenerife for the beach and water clarity (since we have much prettier beaches and clearer water much closer to home). But, even so, the views from the hotel are gorgeous. Of particular note were the exceptionally kind and helpful front desk personnel. We had a number issues to coordinate, and they provided the very best service. In fact, we were very impressed with the level of service generally, particularly in light of the fact that the hotel is quite large and seemed to be near capacity. On the evening of their anniversary, we had arranged a special meal at the Mirador. The staff did an outstanding job, and helped create a festive, celebratory atmosphere for the occasion. The food was excellent. We took most of our lunches at the golf club. Talk about amazing views! Perched high on a hill, looking out over the course and then to the hotel and sea below was phenomenal! The lunches were very nicely prepared. Speaking of golf, we had arranged a package that included a series of lessons for our son. He was assigned to Sebastian, one of their pros. Sebastian is a great teacher, and his careful instruction has had a great and positive impact on our son's game. He was so very kind to and patient with our son. What prevents me from awarding it 5 stars? I think there is just a question of the value proposition of the Abama. Prices were not (in my estimation) shockingly expensive, or extortionate. But, even so, sometimes the restaurant prices approached uncomfortable levels. That was particularly true at the beachside cafe. Nevertheless, we are very happy to have had the chance to stay there, and would not hesitate to do so once more should the occasion arise.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Hermitage Hotel; City: Nashville Davidson County Tennessee; Review: This past weekend, my family enjoyed a one-night stay at the Hermitage Hotel. By the end of that all-too-brief stay, we were convinced that we received the highest level of service we've ever encountered. Just to indicate my frame of reference, we have had the privilege of staying at both Peninsula and Mandarin Oriental properties. In my estimation, the service at the Hermitage equaled the latter, and exceeded the former. Our amazing stay began when we were greeted at the curb by Brad, who seemed to have been anticipating our arrival, and he quickly and efficiently took charge of our care, gathering our bags, instructing another to valet our car, and escorting us to the front desk. There he remained so as to make sure all at check-in went smoothly. He was so genuinely kind, so completely involved in our comfort and happiness, it was just extraordinary. One example. After check-in, I realized that I had somehow misplaced one of the key cards issued to us. When I came back downstairs, he took charge of the issue, and told us he would either find the mislaid key or get a new one cut by the time we returned from lunch. Which, of course, he did. The room itself (we were upgraded to a junior suite) was beautifully decorated, and the extra space much appreciated. One important note - the shower was the best we have ever experienced. Great water pressure, just enough of a massage function from the shower head, really lovely marble work in the shower itself. For dinner we had an excellent meal at the Capitol Grill. The only slight disappointment came at breakfast. I think one or two staff members were missing at breakfast, and service was a bit of a mess (though the food was really, really tasty). We didn't complain, but mentioned it at check-out. The F&B manager was incredibly apologetic, and couldn't have been more solicitous to resolve the situation to our satisfaction. How did he? He asked us if we could delay our departure by 15 minutes so as to prepare lunch for our road trip. And it was incredible! Wonderful turkey club sandwiches, chips, drinks, and cookies!! The Hermitage is a beautiful structure, to be sure. But its the people who make it so special. Stay here, and understand what is really meant by the expression, "hospitality professionals."; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria Hotel; City: New Orleans Louisiana; Review: We booked the hotel using AmEx Fine Hotels and Resorts, which includes some very nice benefits (free breakfast, upgrade, $100 credit, etc.). Upon checking in, we were given a King suite in Tower 1, a really beautiful room. A few hours later, we discovered that this was actually the type of room we had booked. We talked to the front desk, and they were very apologetic about not upgrading our room. So much so, that we were transferred to an Astoria Suite! The Astoria Suite had two full bathrooms, a bedroom, and a living room . . . just amazing. Suffice it to say that service was exceptional, the room ridiculously nice, and the location perfect. Special kudos go out to Kim who served us breakfast each morning. She was incredibly nice, and really stood out among all the wonderful people who helped make our stay enjoyable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Secreto; City: Isla Mujeres Yucatan Peninsula; Review: We just returned from our second trip to Hotel Secreto. If you're reading this review, it could be that you've seen some negative reviews of late, mostly related to moldy smells, or deteriorating conditions, or something similar. In a word, we experienced none of these problems. Ok, is it probably time for the Hotel to apply a fresh coat of paint? Sure, and we were told by one employee that some "refreshing" was going to commence in the fall. But, we simply encountered none of the issues I'd picked up in earlier reviews, What we love about this place is its caring employees, its sense of privacy, and the fact there's nothing "cookie-cutter" about it (that is, it's not just some generic hotel). One definite improvement since our first visit was that the pool was warmer, and made swimming in it far more enjoyable than before. I don't know if this is more attributable to the fact that we travelled in the heat of August, or whether the Hotel is actively heating it. Finally, the addition of the elevator is a definite plus!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: The Pyewipe Inn; City: Lincoln Lincolnshire England; Review: We stayed here after being badly let down by the owner of Tennyson Court cottages and were not disappointed in either the accommodation or pub/restaurant. The staff were friendly and helpful and the food of a high standard. The rooms were spacious, clean and very comfortable. Its a 15 minute taxi into the centre of town or a pleasant 25 minute walk alongside the canal. Would we stay there again? Most definitely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Railway Hotel; City: Nantwich Cheshire England; Review: We stayed over a weekend and were given the two rooms outside at the rear of the pub. Both rooms were excellent, clean and tidy, and one in particular had a very quirky layout but again, in a good way. If you stay there, you'll know what I mean! There was live music both nights, but was finished by half past midnight but if you're staying somewhere like this, that shouldn't be a drawback. Ideally located a minutes walk from the railway station and less than ten minutes from the centre of a charming town, we'd definitely stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Mount Hotel; City: Scarborough Scarborough District North Yorkshire England; Review: Although dated, The Mount is very nice hotel. The location is great, and a room with a sea view is a must. The staff were all very friendly, and the hotel had a relaxed,homely, atmosphere. There were some small niggles. One radiator didn't work, but was soon fixed by the staff. The bed was a bit soft, and we had a room next to the lift which wasn't great, but these are minor quibbles and wouldn't prevent us from staying there again. Reasonably priced, a pleasant place to stay.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lister Arms; City: Malham Yorkshire Dales National Park North Yorkshire England; Review: A fantastic place in a brilliant location. A lovely pub, the food was VERY good, and the rooms reasonably priced. We stayed in the annex which was comfortable, well presented and homely, but being in the middle of the moors there was no phone signal and wifi only in the pub itself. The staff were very helpful, nothing was too much trouble for them, especially the waiters and waitresses, who were superb. Would we go again? Absolutely.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Louisa; City: Ostend West Flanders Province; Review: Visited Oostende for just one night, and stayed at the Hotel Louisa in a superior double room. Check-in was friendly and straightforward, the room basic and dated but spacious. The two single beds pushed together had good mattresses on them, and there was a fold-out bed too. The best thing? A fantastic location, especially if you're going for some of the many bars. Not the Ritz by any means, but then you're not paying those kind of prices. Would definitely stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Kings Head Pub Hotel; City: Warrington Cheshire England; Review: An excellent find, right outside Warrington Central station and a very short walk into town. The bar and kitchen staff were brilliant, you felt like a regular rather than someone staying for a couple of nights, and the owner(?) too was excellent. The room was basic but clean, the bed nice and firm. There was a fair amount of road noise, but being on a main road, only to be expected! We were on the first floor, it would probably be quieter higher up. With breakfast included, The Kings Head is real value for money. Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rendezvous Hotel; City: Skipton North Yorkshire England; Review: On our way home from a two-night stay for a family of three in a family room. What a super hotel. First impressions were good, from the ample parking to the decor and the friendly and helpful staff. The room was substantial, the bathroom clean and modern, and plenty of tea, coffee and toiletries. The breakfast area was superb, especially the area overlooking the canal, and although pricey at £9, the breakfast was top quality. A lovely bar area, and bar staff were as friendly as the receptionists. The hotel provided great value for money too, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. We'll definitely be back, thank you very much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Birkdale; City: Shanklin Isle of Wight England; Review: The number of reviews that said The Birkdale was excellent is what persuaded me to book there. So few bad reviews, it couldn't be that good, could it? Well actually, if anything, they undersold it. If there's a better guest house, I'd love to see it. From a warm welcome to immaculate and sympathetically appointed rooms and en-suites to breakfast, there is no fault to be found anywhere. The location is perfect, two minutes from the town centre and a short walk to the beach, and yet it was relaxingly quiet in the rooms. If you're staying in Shanklin, do yourself a favour and stay at The Birkdale.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luccombe Villa Holiday Apartments; City: Shanklin Isle of Wight England; Review: Superbly located just a five minute walk from Shanklin and also the beach, Luccombe Villas are ideal for families or friends. Friendly hosts and an excellently equipped apartment made for a great base and fantastic value for money. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luccombe Manor Country House Hotel; City: Shanklin Isle of Wight England; Review: A lovely old style hotel. The decor in some of the communal areas was a little tired, but the dining area and room were superb. The staff were helpful and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. The location is great, and it’s well worth paying a little extra for a room with an ocean view. Great value for money, we’d definitely stay there again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Arden House; City: Harrogate North Yorkshire England; Review: From the friendly welcome to helpful advice and tips on where to go, Arden House is an excellent place to stay. A short walk from the station to a quiet road, the location is great, very easy to find. The room was a decent size, and although the shower was a bit of a squeeze, it was a very relaxing place to stay. Breakfast was high quality, with quick service. A thoroughly lovely guest house, reasonably priced, I’d definitely go back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Thief; City: Bath Somerset England; Review: The inn/pub is located close to the town centre, and about a 15 minute stroll from the train station. Checking-in was straightforward, and the (superior) room a decent size. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom small but adequate. However..... being at the front of the inn and on a busy road, the noise was constant from about 5 in the morning onwards and I imagine that when it’s hot in the summer, having the windows open would make it difficult to sleep. As another reviewer has already mentioned, there’s a lack of plug sockets, you have to unplug one item to plug another one in. Our real issue was with the non-working radiator though. I guess it was an ongoing problem as there was a warm air blower in the room already. Ok, but not really adequate. Fortunately it wasn’t too cold when we stayed, but in a “superior” room, that’s a bit of a let-down. Overall, we were disappointed, a real shame as with a little extra attention, The Thief could be so much better.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit-Jeans; Brand: ; Review: I had these jeans for several months and the rear pockets are ripping and there is a hole in the fly area.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: I had these jeans for several months and the rear pockets are ripping and there is a hole in the fly area.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Levi's Men's 505 Regular Fit Jean; Brand: ; Review: I had these jeans for several months and the rear pockets are ripping and there is a hole in the fly area.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Wrangler Men's Rugged Wear Carpenter Jean; Brand: ; Review: Length was to be 30" not so. Look like it is several inches longer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's Fleece Full Cut Dyed to Match Drawcord Hooded Pouch Pocket Pullover; Brand: ; Review: Great price and will buy again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hanes Men's Fleece Full Cut Dyed to Match Drawcord Hooded Pouch Pocket Pullover; Brand: ; Review: Great price and will buy again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Russell Athletic Men's Dri-Power Pullover Fleece Hoodie; Brand: ; Review: Great price and will buy again; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skechers USA Men's Superior Dimos Slip-On Loafer; Brand: ; Review: Just a little large; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 5 Pack Plaid Woven Cotton Boxer Shorts Elastic Trunk Underwear Button Fly For Big Boys L; Brand: ADFOLF; Review: Very nice Boxer Shorts. The fit is a little small, but feel very comfortable; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: Camo Coll Men's Sleeveless Lapel Denim Vest Jacket; Brand: Camo Coll; Review: I bought this for my 14 year old son. He is 5 ft 9 and 125 lbs. The size small fit perfectly for him (he likes fitted styles). He's very happy with it. He added a lot of band patches to the back and it's his new favorite thing to wear.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DKNY Women's Super Opaque Coverage Control Top; Brand: ; Review: These are the gold standard for tights. They are true blackout tights, have a nice sheen without being shiny and are thick enough that you don't have to worry about snagging them. These tights last for years and I wash them in the washing machine in a garment bag. If you love tights, buy several pairs after your figure out your sizing. You won't regret it. Your legs will look amazing. I'm 5'7 and weigh 140 lbs. The medium size fits me perfectly. They are so comfortable I could sleep in them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 90 Degree By Reflex Power Flex Racerback Tank Top; Brand: ; Review: This is a great Racerback tank. I liked these so much I bought 12. I am 5'7, 140 lbs with a small waist/chest but wide shoulders/lats and I like the extra small fit. I wear a regular bra with a racerback. Great combo. I like a fitted tank that doesn't move around a lot while I'm lifting. These tanks are great, especially the printed tanks. I prefer a cotton type feel, but often times, a black cotton racer back tank is too see through. **MOST** of the 90 Degree PRINTED tanks are thick, matte, fabric that would remind you of a cotton feel, stretchy and not at all see through (hallelujah!). Also, these tanks are longer but without being excessively long. They don't ride up. The solid colored 90 degree racer back tanks feel more like thin polyester to me and are more see through/less flattering. Sadly, the solid black tank was the most disappointing. I wore it once but it was too see through. If you prefer a thick, cotton type feel, matte tank, Illumination Blue or Illumination Pink is an example of that fabric. If you like a thin, stretchy polyester feel, Stained Glass Pink is an example of that fabric. Finally, these tanks look great coming out of the washer and dryer. Great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ASICS Women's GT-1000 4 Running Shoe; Brand: ; Review: I LOVE these shoes. I use them mostly for the stair climber and lifting weights. They are SO comfortable. I've had some knee and achilles stuff but I feel great in these shoes. The black on black is very hard to find with Asics so I was happy to get these. They fit exactly as expected. Very supportive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maidenform Women's Shaping Tights Blackout, 2 Pack; Brand: ; Review: These were just okay for me. I LOVE DKNY Super Opaque Control Top tights but decided to give these a try due to other reviews and price. I was disappointed when I wore them. Not truly opaque or "blackout" and I was pretty worried I would snag them. These are more like thick panty hose. I subsequently ordered the DKNY tights which last for years.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lucky Brand Women's Sweet N Straight Jean; Brand: ; Review: I love these jeans. I'm 5'7', 145 lbs with a 28 inch waist (at navel) and almost 40 inch hips. The size 26 fit perfectly (fits like a size 2/4) with some stretch. The color is a nice medium blue (not too dark, not too light). The amazon photo is a good representation of the color.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
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Title: The Palace of Dreams; Author: Visit Amazon's Ismail Kadare Page; Review: This book is a testimony to the imposition of power on people - in this case, the controlling (and crushing) of potentially rebellious dreams against the State. Kadare does a good job of creating the tension that reverberates throughout the book. I was gripped with suspense and fear everytime Mark-Alem walked in silence through the dark, creepy corridors that stretched for miles on end. That really gave me the chills. Kadare also has a good grasp of his words. The interpretation of the book (originally in French) is superb - very easy to read, and manages to deliver the story in good style. The story is engaging, and it draws you into the world of the Tabir Sarrail, where reality and dreams are indistinguishable. It makes you want to finish the book in one sitting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Animal Farm with Connections (HRW Library Study Guides); Author: George Orwell; Review: Animal Farm is kind of confusing because of its allegorical-historical nature. It's hard to keep track of the animals and who they really represent, you'd probably have to go back and check who's who (Napoleon = Stalin, Snowball = Trotsky). Also, you have to know a chunk of Russian Communism to get in touch with this. But in essence, this story is brilliant. Orwell is brilliant. He has encapsulated Communism into this dark but hilarious satire. Animal Farm will make you laugh, cry in outrage, and most of all horrify you with Napoleon's blatant hypocrisy (but of course the animals don't notice, ahem). Squealer the pig also topped my list as outrageous. He's like the spokesperson who reports new rules and is the great Napoleon defender (squeal!). The sheep are absolutely funny, who have nothing to bleat but "Four legs good, two legs bad!" until they are trained to follow a new chant: "Four legs good, two legs better!" Makes you think of the masses - they believe anything they are told. Watch out for the wickedly terrific ending. This book is such a riot. It's a hoot. And it was horrifyingly real.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cafe Europa: Life After Communism; Author: Visit Amazon's Slavenka Drakulic Page; Review: Drakulic gives a raw, honest take on the realities of post-communist Eastern Europe--that not everything is all right when democracy kicks in. She tackles the assimilation of a "we" first-person plural instead of the "I" first-person singular, because "we" is all they were ever taught under communism. This kind of mentality leads to a sort of helplessness in people who lived under the previous regime--because they so got used to the government taking care of everything (right down to free state-established dentists), they cannot cope with the new political reality and sometimes yearn for the old times. The next generation have it easier, "because they started to work under the new conditions, and these are all they know. They suffer because of the lack of a safety net, but they don't feel it as a loss." Drakulic becomes frank, witty and sometimes funny with her takes on Eastern Europe: from bad teeth, buying at sales, lack of toilet paper, her father's "guilt", right down to Zoe Ceausescu's horribly pink bathroom. She strips away any notions that Eastern Europe has "rejoined" the Continent, thus forming the illusion of a united "Europe". Her writing is simple and straightforward, very easy to read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Off the Map: Tales of Endurance and Exploration; Author: Visit Amazon's Fergus Fleming Page; Review: I almost passed on this book, which seemed a little dense at times, but after a few more chapters I became enthralled. The author has a way of making the characters come to life that it wasn't boring anymore!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Costa Rica; Author: Christopher Baker; Review: Great condition as promised!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Inferno; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Brown Page; Review: I have read all of Dan Browns books. My husband is a Mason so it rang a few bells for me and kept my full attention!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Devil's Gate (The NUMA Files); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: I loved it. I got so engrossed it was hard to put down. I must read more of Clive Cussler!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Cowboy and The Cossack; Author: Visit Amazon's Clair Huffaker Page; Review: Wish I could fine the book in paper back so my husband could read it. I don't want to give up my Kindle. He would love it too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pavilion of Women; Author: Visit Amazon's Pearl S. Buck Page; Review: I read my first book of hers when I was 12. I believe I have read them all. I want my granddaughter to read them now. A good read for any age.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zero Hour (Numa Files); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: I love the NUMA files books! Such possibilities. I love Clive Cussler too. I think I have read them all now.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blue Gold : A Novel from the NUMA Files; Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: I love these Numa books! I feel like I am with them every step of the way. What possibilities. The stories and the whole adventure kept me glued to the book. Can't wait to read the next one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Navigator (The Numa Files); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: I loved this book. Combination of history and thrills. A lot of interesting facts and of art. Good reading Clive.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Black Wind: A Dirk Pitt Novel (Dirk Pitt Adventure); Author: Visit Amazon's Clive Cussler Page; Review: I love Clive Cussler writings especially concerning Dirk (father & son). He keeps me intrigued and thinking of the possibilities that some of these things could happen. I can't wait to start the next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: One Up On You (Dirty Tricks #1) (Ugly Stick Saloon) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Myla Jackson Page; Review: In my opinion Myla Jackson's first book in the Dirty Tricks series lived up to its series name. A dirty trick/dare leads to a hot, forbidden encounter that will knock your socks off. Charli (our heroine) is bored and antsy. She's ready to move on until a sexy as sin man in a black cowboy hat has her having second thoughts. I can't wait to see what happens next in TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Can Play That Game (Dirty Tricks #2) (Ugly Stick Saloon) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Myla Jackson Page; Review: This is the 2nd book in the Dirty Tricks series. You really should read them in order for full enjoyment. Ms. Jackson followed up ONE UP ON YOU with another great adventure featuring Charli and two sexy cowboys. A quick, sexy read with a bit of mystery to leave you panting and anxious for the next installment. I'm hooked.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Two Hot (An Erotic Short Story: mnage, m/f/m ) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Delilah Devlin Page; Review: This is a short story that packs a punch. Hot night, hot men and a fun time had by all. I know I can always count on Ms. Devlin to give me everything I want in a story no matter the length.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wolf Line: Granite Lake Wolves - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Vivian Arend Page; Review: This is another book I'm reading mid series. I haven't read any of the four preceding book and honestly didn't feel I needed to. Want to go back and read them now?... YES. Need to read to understand this book?... NO. I love it when that happens. I found Jared charming and slick but down to earth. Keri was a good friend and the kind of person you want to have at your back. The writing had flair, the story was fun and there was a bit of a mystery going on which I truly enjoyed. For me Wolf Lines was a winner. I had a great time traveling into the shifter world and when I came out I was ready for more, backlist and future stories.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Slow Burn (Island Fire Book 10) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Amy Knupp Page; Review: Amy Knupp has totally pulled me into her San Amaro Island world. It was great getting to see Zoe and Cooper's story. Definitely recommend if you love this series. I would suggest reading After the Storm before reading this story just so you can see how Zoe and Cooper met.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: Enoz Plastic Head Wire Handle Fly Swatter (Assorted Colors); Brand: Willert; Review: Nice wire handle; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CookinPellets 40H Hickory Smoking Pellets; Brand: CookinPellets; Review: Love to smoke; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lumber Jack Apple Flavor Wood BBQ Grilling Pellets, 40-Pound Bag (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: Lumber Jack; Review: Love to smoke; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Louisiana Grills 55403 New England Apple Pellets, 40-Pound; Brand: Louisiana Grills; Review: Works and smells great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 25 ft Extreme Xhose Pro New and Improved; Brand: Fathom It Distributing; Review: Works great so far; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Jump INN Hotel Belgrade; City: Belgrade; Review: I spent two weeks at Jump Inn hotel. My room was excellent and it was situated on the 4 th floor. It was clean and spotless. The location of the hotel is very good. 10 minutes walk to Knez Mihailova and also close to the party places around the river. But the best thing about the hotel is the staff. Helpfull, smart and extremly polite. Thanks to them my stay there was a delite. Very big thanks to Natasa, Stana and Uros. Take care and hope to see you again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel De Paris; City: Moscow Central Russia; Review: Very impressed by the coziness of the hotel. A genuine boutique hotel that makes you think you are in Paris. Nice rooms, comfortable beds, clean and very pleasant staff that helps out with everything you need. Location of the hotel is also superb where you are close to the metro hub Tverskaya that contains three metro lines. Big thanks to the staff for making my Moscow visit even better. Regards, Daniel; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental Warszawa; City: Warsaw Mazovia Province Central Poland; Review: One of the best hotels in Warszaw. Big rooms and comfortable beds. A very nice gym on the top floor which lets you workout or take a swim with a view over the city. Two breakfast areas where in one a lady plays the harp. Excellent service from the staff and I can only recommend this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Yantra; City: Sunny Beach Burgas Province; Review: This is a budget hotel. Small rooms and small bathrooms with shower next to the toilet. AC and safety box you can get for an extra cost. You have a nice pool and a small bar. The staff are friendly and it’s located in the southern part of Sunny Beach. A lot of restaurants in the vicinity.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Devin; City: Bratislava Bratislava Region; Review: Stayed here for 4 nights and found it splendid. Nice size of the rooms, clean and good service. Breakfast was a delight every morning and friendly staff. From my room I could look at the beautiful Danube while drinkimg coffee. Location of the hotel is also great, 5 min walk into the old town.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daisy Resort; City: Duong Dong Phu Quoc Island Kien Giang Province; Review: The bungalows are very nice and clean. Extremely cool with the outside bathroom. The best thing is that it’s close to restaurants and evening life still secluded and protected from the sounds. The staff are absolutely great, friendly and polite. The hotel also provides free transportation to the beach and the night market, recommend to make use of it sometimes. And also a big thanks to one of the staff members “Anna” who was a doll towards my mother. Thanks for a great experience; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Madrid Airport; City: Madrid; Review: Arrived late at the airport and got delighted that a shuttlebus from Hilton was waiting outside. Nice staff and modern clean room. Nice bed and a great brakfast. If you have to stay at the airport, this is a great place to stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hilton Vienna; City: Vienna; Review: The Hilton chain always delivers and this one is not an exception. Beautiful junior suite with all that you need. Nice sauna area for relaxation and great breakfast. Old town is very close and service exceptional. Thanks for giving us a great stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel Bratislava; City: Bratislava Bratislava Region; Review: The location of the hotel can't be better. It's located in the old town and everything iswithin walking distance. The hotel has nice rooms quite spacious and very nice service. The staff are extremly helpfull and speak English. Can absolutely recommend this hotel if you stay in Bratislava.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Residence Inn Cape Canaveral Cocoa Beach; City: Cape Canaveral Brevard County Florida; Review: Our group had reservations with a guaranteed rate of $99 per night. Due to rescheduled Endeavour shuttle launch, the area hotels raised their nightly rates and subsequently, Residence Inn would not honor our confirmed reservations. Our company travel department had to scramble to find alternate hotel stay which inconvenienced our group not once but twice since Sunday evenings were sold out at various hotels in the area. We are disappointed with both Residence Inn and Marriott as a whole who need to resort to petty tactics to collect additional $20/night at their customer’s dismay. If you are on business travel on limited allowable hotel rates, beware about staying here when there are unscheduled special events. You may find yourselves without a place to sleep when you are already jet-lagged and tired.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Hotel Suites Watertown Thousand Islands; City: Watertown New York; Review: One would expect a friendly front desk but the staff at this Holiday Inn Express takes this task to a whole new level. The entire front desk crew exhibits an exemplary level of friendliness and helpfulness that really stays on your mind long after you checked out. From remembering your name to stellar points of interest recommendation as well as cookies at the end of the day, everything punctuates what a customer service aspires to be. The hotel room is large, modern, clean and very comfortable. The cleaning staff keeps both the bedding and towels well laundered. Free breakfast is a nice perk along with hot water available 24 hours in the dining room for tea. The hotel is surrounded by restaurants that are mere yards away and the commute to Fort Drum is 12 minutes to the main gate. I recommended this hotel to be listed as first preference for future travelers going to Fort Drum to both my admin as well as our corporate travel agent. I would definitely stay at this hotel if I return to this site.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Suites Huntsville Research Park Area; City: Huntsville Alabama; Review: I am a big breakfast person especially when traveling for work so needless to say, I am thrilled when I stay at a hotel with fabulous free breakfast. This Hampton Inn is brand new as in barely 5 months old and even the road that it is on does not show in my GPS. Back to the breakfast part, the breakfast room faces the front desk when you enter and is fully stocked with everything you would want for breakfast. There is always something hot although it’s usually some type of meat and eggs with either meat or cheese. I love the hot oatmeal with fixings as well as the waffle maker. The fresh fruit salad is always a great addition to breakfast. The rest of the hotel is nice, new and clean as expected at a brand new building. The sheets are the softest sheets that I’ve ever slept on. Kudos to the laundry crew. Redstone Arsenal is literally 5 minutes to Gate 9. There is a shopping mall just down the street. All in all, a perfect place to call home when away from home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Lompoc; City: Lompoc California; Review: I travel a lot for business and generally had very favorable stays at Holiday Inn Express at other locations. In fact it is one of two hotel chains that I usually request for hotel booking. This location however just doesn’t measure up. First of all, there are steps up from the parking lot to the main lobby – four steps in fact. One might say that it isn’t a lot of steps until one tries to maneuver those stairs with a heavy suitcase on one hand and a rollaway laptop case in another. I have never seen steps at a hotel entry anywhere in the US or over seas that I’ve stayed having steps to enter a lobby either. What about the handicap ramp? Well, yes there is a handicap ramp but it requires a key card at all times so no use when trying to check into the hotel even during business hours. Moreover, without an automatic door opener, it is awkward and inconvenient to traverse with a luggage due to the narrow passage way. Needless to say, I was irritated even before I entered my room. Additionally, the weak wifi signal rarely worked until I received a repeater from the front desk. Aside from the clean room and decent breakfast, I think I will try another hotel if I return to Lompoc. I don’t think this place is worth the $129/night for the experience of a budget motel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach; City: Honolulu Oahu Hawaii; Review: Hyatt Place is definitely the hidden jewel in Waikiki. How do I love thee, let me count the ways. First, the breakfast buffet is simply the best that I have ever seen inside US and it’s completely complimentary. The hot items changed daily while the fresh fruit and other staples are available in abundance every day. The room is modern and stylish but the best thing is the large LG flatscreen TV. The TV is enormous, at least 50 if not 55 inches – the largest that I have ever encountered in any hotel. It was fabulous to watch the World Series on a large screen TV after work. Additionally, Hyatt is merely 2 blocks from the Waikiki beach that is literally lined with restaurants and shops as far as you can walk. There are more restaurants in walking distance than you can shake a bat at and the biggest problem I had every night was deciding where to dine. Another good location perk is that Waikiki is close to Hanauma Bay so it’s an easy 30 minute drive east on H1 to the best snorkeling beach on the island. The only issue is with parking. There is no free parking anywhere in Waikiki near the beach. Hyatt offers valet parking however there are limited number of self parking spaces that you can request if any become available. All of the valets are friendly and helpful as well as the front desk clerks. Any visit to Hawaii will be wonderful but Hyatt added class and a level of comfort that far exceeded my expectation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Staybridge Suites Grand Forks; City: Grand Forks North Dakota; Review: Staying in a nice hotel is a perk but staying in a nice hotel with a full kitchen is better than being home since someone other than myself cleans the room. Staybridge is one of my favorite hotels and for good reason: full complimentary breakfast buffet, full kitchen with dishwasher and evening Socials midweek. For those of us who prefer to cook our own meals a few days a week when we’re on the road, Staybridge is the place. This hotel looks brand new which explains the enormous flat screen TV. Yes, I love large screen TV in my hotel room since I tend to be a couch potato in the evenings. The breakfast buffet always includes fresh fruit – my favorite and there are evening “Social” on Tuesday through Thursday that’s like a dinner buffet. Hotel staff is very friendly and helpful. I even got a hand written welcome note from Ms. Albrecht, Director of Sales. If you like clean new hotel with lots of amenities at a budget friendly rate, this is the place in Grand Forks. I would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Zefal "Cristophe" Mountain Bicycle Half Toe Clip; Brand: ; Review: The item itself is durable and works fine, however the holes on my pedals are slightly to the side and these clips will be slightly to the side. I cannot mount them 100% correct on the pedals and do not have the option to drill the pedals without destroying them. I don't fault the item, but it would have been nice if the put additional adjustable holes to mount with. The item is very small and I think almost everyone should order as large as you can get, even if you have small feet. There is no reason to order small or medium for anyone.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kershaw 1660 Ken Onion Leek Folding Knife with SpeedSafe; Brand: Kershaw; Review: very sharp. only knife ive had that acually can shave hairs. im suprised i havent had to sharpen it yet.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Primus Litech Ceramic Non-Stick Surface Frying Pan with Silicone Handles; Brand: ; Review: very high quality. works great for camping. you can fit a isobutane cannister inside and more. easy to clean. would buy this again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: A bodybuilder showed how fitness influencers can make their bodies look Instagram-perfect in before-and-after photos; Abstract: Connor Murphy posted a video to his YouTube channel in 2016 that highlights the ways people can manipulate their appearance for photos.; Category: health
Title: Boeing CEO Muilenburg won't get most of his 2019 pay; Abstract: Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg will not get stock or bonuses in 2019 that provide most of his compensation, according to the new chairman of the company.; Category: finance
Title: Richard Gere, 70, and Wife Alejandra Silva, 36, Expecting Baby No. 2; Abstract: Richard Gere, 70, and Wife Alejandra Silva, 36, Expecting Baby No. 2; Category: movies
Title: Newly Renovated Point Reyes Lighthouse Set To Open This Weekend; Abstract: After several months and nearly $6 million in renovations, the National Park Service says that the Point Reyes Lighthouse is finally going to be opened to the public this weekend.; Category: lifestyle
Title: Dog Tries To Jump On Recliner With Dad And It Doesn't Quite Go As Planned; Abstract: Marybeth Parker He might be 5 years old, but Herbert is a huge baby at heart.; Category: lifestyle
Title: This $12 million 'mansion yacht' is made entirely of stainless steel and it's a first for the industry. Take a peek inside.; Abstract: The towering yacht was one of the most buzzed-about vessels at the 60th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.; Category: travel
Title: Hong Kong police shoot at pro-democracy protesters; Abstract: An officer fired a live round as activists tried to block a busy street.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: NoGoo Nonstick Silicone Large Jar (Holds Approx 10ml) - Assorted Colors (Blue); Brand: NoGoo; Review: Air tight, light proof, pretty big too . Better than any other NoGoo Container ive used or saw . Great product!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Closet Pro HD RP0022-30/48 Adjustable Closet Rod, 30-Inch to 48-Inch, Platinum; Brand: Knape & Vogt; Review: Awesome really needed these in a few of our rooms, they are real sturdy easy to put in if you have a drill; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bobkona F4072 St. Croix Collection Vanity Set with Stool, Black; Brand: BOBKONA; Review: Love this , the color is awesome just as pictured. Relatively easy to set up actually . Legs are wobbly even when put on right. Love this vanity !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 7pc Luxury Grey Faux Silk Flocking Damask Print Comforter Set with Shams and cushions - Grey/Black, Queen/King (King); Brand: Casa Andrea Milano; Review: This fits king size beds not queen, Also color isn't really grey it is like olive green color almost. Shipping took forever . Would not recommend to a friend, Sorry.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Tot Tutors Kids Book Rack Storage Bookshelf, Natural/Primary (Primary Collection); Brand: Tot Tutors; Review: Really love this bookshelf , little smaller than you think but perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crock-Pot SCCPVL610-R-A, 6 Qt, Red; Brand: Crock-Pot; Review: Really awesome and cool . Gonna make a roast tonight and test it out . love the self timer ! Always wanted one on a crock pot . Could be bigger but its great for the price; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilton Disney Princess Cinderella Candle; Brand: Wilton; Review: Love this candle Thank you . Would recommend to anybody that is doing a monster high party. Check the size it is quite large .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Cupcake Stand; Brand: Wilton; Review: This thing is really awesome. They don't have it in any stores around me and its really really cheap here . Especially compared to most of the party decorations on amazon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wilton 2811-6677 Monster High Birthday Candles; Brand: Wilton; Review: Love this candle Thank you . Would recommend to anybody that is doing a monster high party. Check the size it is quite large .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MCS 8x8 Inch Scrapbook Shadowbox Frame, Black (40393); Brand: MCS; Review: Fits a DVD case. Which i was using for display . Thank you so much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 64650 6-Speed Classic Stand Mixer, Stainless Steel, Stainless steel; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: This thing is awesome . Great product and way cheaper on Amazon . This thing is very durable and nicer than any mixer in its price range. Have used it for many years and will buy another by Hamilton when this one expires. Awesome product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pyrex Basics 8.1" Square (2 quart); Brand: Pyrex; Review: Great product , Very durable . Has handles like the older versions. Bought from World Kitchen LLC. Love this product; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eclectic Supply Funnel-1pk-VC Stainless Steel Mini Funnel for Essential Oil Bottles/Flasks; Brand: Eclectic Supply; Review: Awesome. I use it to make tincture .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Supertech 32 pockets& 18 hook-and-loop tabs Hanging Jewelry Organizer Dual Sides Space-saving Household Accessory Holder Storage Bag (Mode B; Brand: Supertech; Review: My wife loves it but i wish it came with the hanger.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Sodynee Jewelry and Cosmetic Storage 2 Piece Acrylic Makeup Organizer; Brand: Sodynee; Review: The one thing my wife did not tell me about that was on her Amazon Wish List too . Christmas was a good one this year . I guess great minds do think alike. This item is really cool . Any woman or even anybody with little trinkets to store would love this . She put it right on her Vanity . Its really durable and pretty big. My only complaint is i thought the rubber in the drawers were attached not just loosely cut to go in there . Oh well She still loves it . Its also Crazy Cheap !; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honey-Can-Do SFT-01242 24 Pocket Over-Door Shoe Organizer, pol, White; Brand: Honey-Can-Do; Review: This ripped when opening . Flimsy plastic barely held together; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Weighmax Electronic Kitchen Scale - Weighmax 2810-2KG black; Brand: Weighmax; Review: dont buy this.. it don't even work.. grams off everytime . 3-4 grams every single time its a diff measurment . Tried with and without the bowl .; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Parkhotel Idar Oberstein; City: Idar Oberstein Rhineland Palatinate; Review: The staff is very friendly. The laundry service is excellent. The restuarant is the hotel is great. I ate dinner there a bunch and never had a bad meal. My room was the comfort suite on the top floor. The room is very nice and had a great view of the town outiside my window. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone. The staff can speak English which is very helpful. They have free WIFI and its very good. The breakfast in the morning is very good just wish the bacon was crispier. That is the only complaint I have. The hotel is so peaceful and a great place to relax.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Microtel Inn Suites by Wyndham Charlotte Airport; City: Charlotte North Carolina; Review: The room was very tiny and old. The bed mattress was uncomfortable and only two pillows for the whole room. The bathroom was clean, but no shampoo. Also the toilet was not bolted down properly and moved when sitting down on. I booked this through the Wyndham website and paid for it through there, but then supposedly was never charged and had to pay again upon arrival. Not Pleased at all. The only positive about this place is that is close the airport and we only needed to stay one night. My wife and I normally stay at other Wyndham properties. This was our first Microtel and will be our last.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica; City: El Jobo Province of Guanacaste; Review: Our stay was very nice. We stayed here for a week. The staff was very friendly. The resort is in the middle of no where. We knew this and did not mind. It was our honeymoon. The ride for the airport is good until the last 30 minutes. It is all dirt road and it is what the locals call the Costa Rican Massage. Check in was some what quick. They do try to get you to sign up for a breakfast for their vacation club and we declined. The room was very nice. We had a swim out tropical view. This was great, but due to the fact of raccoons that visiting our swim out at night we were afraid to use it at night. We did enjoy it some during the days. The door for the room has a gap at the bottom which lets the bugs in. I would recommend fixing that to keep the bugs from coming into the room. The restaurants were all good except one. El Patio the food took forever and it was not that good. Portofino was the best restaurant. The staff Diego, Ronny, Jeffery at the swim up bar was amazing. Also Edgar at the Omelet station was good. Just remember to bring everything because the gift shop is very overpriced. We forgot bug spray and aloe. We paid $40 for these two items because there is no other stores close by. Other than that we had a good time and will be looking to book another trip with Dreams or Secrets Resort next year.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach An All Inclusive Resort; City: Freeport Grand Bahama Island Bahamas; Review: My wife and I found this deal on Groupon for $299 a person from Baltimore. The price was great. The room was ok. The bathroom is in need of a renovation. The resort seems like it has done some renovations. Everyone at the hotel was friendly. The first day the beach had a lot of weeds, but the rest of the trip the workers kept it spotless. The only bad part of the beach is the cigarette butts. The workers tried extremely hard to pick them up but a lot of guest still littered them on the beach. The food was ok. The buffet had some items we would eat. The Italian restaurant was the best. Do not each at the Asian restaurant. The resort needs to improve food. I would also recommend adding another bar and pool on the other side of the resort.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Playa Blanca; City: Rio Hato Cocle Province; Review: The hotel was nice. The staff was friendly and the hotel was clean. The room was very modern and had a great ocean view. The hotel is in a shape of a horseshoe so I think everyone has an ocean view so do not pay extra for one. The only issue with the room was the mattress was hard. The beach was nice and we loved the black sparkling sand. The only issue was the beach current was to dangerous to swim and the red flag was up everyday. The food was ok. The breakfast was the best. The lunch and dinner buffets seemed to be the same everyday. The buffet gets old real quick. The Italian restaurant was ok, but the steakhouse restaurant was not good. The resort needs to work on their food. The pools were nice but missing some tiles in places and I would recommend fixing those as well. I would like to thank Anel and Oscar from the swim up bar. Very good at making drinks and entertaining everybody. Also if you are coming from United States you have a two hour drive versus coming from Canada which is ten minutes to the other airport. I did enjoy seeing Panama City.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wingate by Wyndham Southport; City: Southport North Carolina; Review: This two night stay was horrible. I have always had good experiences at Wyndham hotels until I stayed here. The hotel room was clean minus the mold and mildew in the bathroom. I wish I would have taken pictures. The mattress was no better than a sofa sleeper mattress and was the most uncomfortable bed. There was some kind of moisture problem in the room as well. Woke up to all of my clothes and even my laptop covered in condensation. I would not recommend staying here.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Wentworth Mansion; City: Charleston South Carolina; Review: Hotel was gorgeous. The hotel staff was so friendly and extremely helpful. The whole hotel was immaculate and would recommend anyone to spend the night there. My wife and I enjoyed our stay here. The room was huge and the bathroom was fabulous. The architecture of the hotel was truly remarkable. One of the best things was the short walk to King Street. The breakfast in the morning was phenomenal. Thank you for the excellent weekend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wingate by Wyndham Asheville Airport; City: Fletcher North Carolina; Review: Hotel was immaculate. Front desk was ver friendly and helpful. We stay here one night and wanted to be close to Sierra Nevada. Our room was great and loved the walk-in shower. Our only issue was th size of the pillows. Luckily we brought our own. We will definitely be back.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hyatt Place Asheville Downtown; City: Asheville North Carolina; Review: Very nice hotel. Close walk to a lot of the breweries. Staff was very friendly and hotel was spotless. The breakfast was great and had a great selection of items to eat. The room was nice and loved the the walk in shower. The room was spacious. The only downfall that did not make this a 5 star review was the $16 a night for parking. Overall I would probably stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TownePlace Suites Charlotte University Research Park; City: Charlotte North Carolina; Review: Hotel was very clean and well kept. Room was also clean and was allowed to check in early at 11am which was nice. We were traveling with a dog so this was great. The hotel had clean up bags for when you dog went to bathroom which kept the hotel clean. Only negative was the people next door were extremely loud and walls were thin.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairbanks; City: Fairbanks Alaska; Review: This hotel was really nice for the money. With not many places to stay in downtown, this was a real pleasure. The hotel staff was extremely friendly and were helpful with recommendations of places to eat. The breakfast was ok. It was about the same as every other hotel. They did offer free shuttle to and from the airport which was nice. The hotel room was clean and large. I loved the couch in the living room area and found myself asleep on this after a day of work. Would definitely stay here again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica; City: Gulf of Papagayo Province of Guanacaste; Review: This place is just amazing. From the time of arrival the service was excellent. The resort was so peaceful and was extremely clean. We had a preferred club ocean view room. The food at all of the restaurants was excellent. Our favorite place was the coffee shop, which we went to every morning before our walk on the nice beach. The swim up bar and pool were great. Make sure to see Jose at the swim up bar. He was fantastic and had a new drink ready for us without us even asking. Not sure if the preferred club was really worth it though. Most of the liquor was the same as throughout the resort. The one perk that was worth it was being able to reserve cabanas. We definitely recommend anyone to stay here.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Sure-Jell Premium Fruit Pectin, 1.75 Ounce Box (Pack of 8); Brand: Sure Jell; Review: I read on several different natural remedy web sites and written literature for natural remedies that if you mix 3 tbls of the liquid pectin in 6 oz all natural Welches grape juice a day it will lower the pain threshold of arthritis hip pain. I have been doing this method for almost a year now. It has lowered my need for any other pain reliever such as Ibuprofin. I used to take this medication 1 to 2 times a day and now I am down to 1 time a week or less. I can walk now without a cane and the exercise is also beneficial for hip pain which I was reluctant to do because it was so painful. It works well for me and this is the most economical way to keep the pectin I need to use everyday. Thank you for the opportunity to share my experience with this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Muir Glen Canned Tomatoes, Organic Diced Tomatoes, No Salt & No Sugar Added, 14.5 Ounce Can (Pack of 12); Brand: Muir Glen; Review: I use a lot of canned tomatoes...organic is my choice and it is nice to get a "lot" of them at once so always have them on hand. I do the subscribe and save option.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eight O'Clock Whole Bean Coffee, Hazelnut, 33 Ounce; Brand: Eight O'Clock Coffee; Review: 8 .; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KIND Bars, Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt, Gluten Free, 1.4 Ounce Bars, 12 Count; Brand: KIND; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KIND Bars, Dark Chocolate Chili Almond, Gluten Free, 1.4 Ounce Bars, 12 Count; Brand: KIND; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kind Bars, Madagascar Vanilla Almond, Gluten Free, Low Sugar, 1.4oz; Brand: KIND; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KIND Bars, Caramel Almond and Sea Salt, Gluten Free, 1.4 Ounce Bars, 12 Count; Brand: KIND; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nutritional Yeast Flakes 1 Pound (16 Ounces) - Vitamin B Fortified; Brand: Seaweed Solution; Review: Tastes very good especially on popcorn...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Toys & Games Dice; Brand: Farmers Blend Coffee; Review: We bought the little Vietnamese coffee makers and it was strong but surprisingly not bitter....we really liked it for a change of pace...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zveet Birch Xylitol Sweetener (Made in USA) (1 LB); Brand: Zveet; Review: My favorite Xylitol....I have tried several brands...they taste similar however I prefer this product best...Why?: Two reasons....made from Birch and from the USA...SIMPLE AS THAT...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Grocery_and_Gourmet_Food |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Bianchi 57 Remedy Holster Fits S&W M&P 9Mm/.40/.45 4-Inch; Brand: Bianchi; Review: This holster is beautiful. The leather tanning looks fantastic. The only problem I had with are the belt holes. The front and back pieces of leather were off by just a little bit. So there was some leather I had to cut away in the belt slots to make them the correct size. A sharp knife does the trick.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Barsony New Concealment Shoulder Holster w/Double Mag Pouch Compact 9mm 40 45; Brand: Barsony; Review: Very comfortable once adjusted. Beats every other shoulder rig I've tried.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Everyday Holsters S&W M&P Full Size Hybrid Holster IWB Right Hand; Brand: Everyday Holsters; Review: EDH makes a great product. I have three different ones for various pistols and am very happy with their products.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Allen 52" Knit Gun Sock, Silicone Treated; Brand: Allen Company; Review: Does what a rifle sock should do.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: DRSKIN Men’s Compression Warm Dry Cool Sports Tights Pants Baselayer Running Leggings Yoga; Brand: DRSKIN; Review: Really nice fit, very comfortable. Great to sleep in, wear around the house, excellent when used as a base layer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kershaw Lifter (1302BW); Tactical Tanto Pocket Knife with 3.5 Inch 4Cr14 Steel Blackwashed Blade with Stainless Steel Blackwash; Brand: Kershaw; Review: Awesome knife. Kershaw makes great stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: adidas Men's Athletic Stretch Cotton Brief Underwear (2-Pack); Brand: ; Review: These fit nice, the material is high quality and they look great. The support is very nice as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gould & Goodrich G&G Inside Trouser Holster - B890; Brand: Gould & Goodrich; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coleman Dome Tent for Camping | Sundome Tent with Easy Setup; Brand: Coleman; Review: Used this tent three times now. Twice in some pretty good rain. I've stayed completely dry. It has enough room for me and my gear. Its a deluxe, one man tent.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pachmayr Grips For Ruger Security Six Serial no 151 Or Higher; Brand: Pachmayr; Review: I would like the gap to close better on these. But they are a nice set of grips that fill my hand nicely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barsony New Brown Leather Inside the Waistband Holster for Full Size 9mm 40 45; Brand: Barsony; Review: Barsony makes a nice product. This is another one of them. Zero complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HKS MK3-A Revolver Speedloader for Colt MK3 & MK5/King Cobra/Peacekeeper/Ruger Security 6; Brand: HKS; Review: One round always seems to give me a hard time locking down. But everything releases like it should.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Roc Lago Rojo; City: Torremolinos Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: this is the first time we have visited la carihuela and this hotel lovely room with seprate living space with t v and fridge however only two brittish channels, food was lovely and i was allways able to eat something sometimes in the morning the fried eggs could be cold but just pop them into the microwave , bar staff are very friendly and recption satf very helpful the area its self is app 15min from torremolinos great walks along the promanade please dont pay for transfers there is a train station straight accross from the airport at malaga it couldnt be easier the train runs from malaga centre to fengerola we got off at torremolinos and it was a straight walk down to la carihuela if you were going to benalmadena i would imagine it would be the same and if it were to far to walk just get a cab ive decided im fed up waiting for other folk to pitch up to the bua when youve been sittin there 30mim !!! all in all even although the weather wasnt the best ill be back; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Roc Lago Rojo; City: Torremolinos Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: Just back from this hotel stayed a week ,we have stayed here before the staff are all very pleasant the breakfasts are okay you will allways find something, the rooms are fab very clean and have a mini fridge the only english tv station is sky news !!! the food in the evenings not so good the main thing about this hotel is its location in the middle of the town. To get to this hotel when you leave malaga airport cross the road to the train station get a ticket to torremolinos when you arrive in torremolinos walk staight ahead cross the road walk to your left and straight down the hill for about 10min keep looking down the side streets and youll see it on your left train ticket e3.40 for two; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Royal Al Andalus; City: Torremolinos Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: We are just back from this hotel spent 8 days , The rooms are nice and clean great pressure in the shower allways hot water you will allways find something to eat breakfast and dinner tv in room only has English news channels we had a FREE safe in our room and a minni fridge we had booked half board but then when we arrived up graded to all inclusive this was fine for water and coffees and lunch but baring in mind you are drinking local wines and spirites... .This is a lovely hotel with lovely gardens my only bad point is that the pool bar is a two or three man job not one .... I felt so sorry for the staff it must have been boiling in the bar its self and most of the time just one person serving however to reach this hotel when you leave Malaga airport cross the road get the train to torremolinos when you get off the train walk straight ahead cross the road off to the left follow road straight down youll be there in 10min it is well signposted its on the right hand side of the road its a big hotel you cant miss it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gartmore House; City: Gartmore Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland; Review: Went here on a voucher deal , very grand .... We had a lovely stay delious evening meal with wine followed by drinks that were priced at what you would pay any where else lovely breakfast terrific staff there is no tv in the room and no iron I could see ,great shower with nice complimentry toiletries a wee bit shabby in places .... but to be honest who cares fantastic scenery all in all we thought it was grand; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rob Roy Hotel; City: Aberfoyle Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland; Review: Went here on a wee dinner dance deal that they run at this hotel , our room was basic but clean great shower I didnt see a hairdryer or iron small tv in the room great dinner and live band Great breakfast in the morning late check out when the dinner dance is on, not only all this but there is a path down to the village great wee walk and a few shops and bars to visit we will be back; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apartamentos Plazamar; City: Torremolinos Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: We are just back we spent 10 days here beach view which was lovely ,Great spot in the centre of carihuela close to all the restaurants and bars ,In the apartment there is a television that with the remote you can change to English for some channels there was no kettle in the room but I don't know if you can get it from recption which is maned in the mornings I did get a hairdryer iron from there, there is a maid service for clean sheets and towels and rubbish and so on all in all we had a great stay; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Drymen Inn; City: Drymen Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland; Review: stayed here just for one night friendly staff , lovely food , lovely room there was a hairdryer but I didn't see an iron , great goody basket tea coffee and chocolate , and biscuts , shower gel on the wall of the shower great cooked breakfast in the morning car parking across the street and a few pubs close by all and all a very pleasant stay; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Parkstone; City: Prestwick South Ayrshire Ayrshire Scotland; Review: Went here for an overnight stay with dinner the food was lovely the staff professional and friendly this hotel is on the seafront 5 min from prestwick train station and the town centre lovely room and great shower hairdryer and toiletries in the room as well as tea coffee and water didn't see an iron the hotel is on the beach front great for a nice walk after a Harry breakfast; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Puente Real; City: Torremolinos Costa del Sol Province of Malaga Andalucia; Review: went here in may A/L stayed in a one bed apart across from the main hotel the food was lovely the quality of the drinks was very good plenty of choice there wasn't many kids coz it was may but there was a kids club you help yourself to beer and wine and soft drinks in the dinning room and pool bar but I must say I have never met such friendly staff its about e18 in a taxi from the airport however you can get the train; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Normandy Hotel; City: Renfrew Renfrewshire Scotland; Review: We styed here dinner bed and breakfast ... we also parked the car for a week. This was a great idea hassel free parking we had alovely dinner a great sleep in a comfortable room then a great buffet breakfast then we were picked up at the hotel by mini bus taken to the airport >>>> picked up and dropped off on our return would recommend doing this again great; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Arbonne Makeup Primer 1oz; Brand: Arbonne; Review: I love this premier. I have sensitive skin and I like the 'light weight' texture of this product. It goes on very soft. A little goes a long way. Definitely a staple in my make-up routine.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FOLLICLE MIST 8 oz.; Brand: ; Review: I love to put this product on my hair right when I section my hair or do mini twists. It absorbs very quickly and really provides a good balance of moisture. This is one of my staple products.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 'Indulgently Luxe' Exotique Butter-Creme Hydrator, 4oz.; Brand: ; Review: I have type 4a,b hair (combination) and I love this product because it does not have a heavy weighted down feeling that I get with other products. It is a bit chalky; but it is very good. Definitely on the pricy side; but I would pay the money because I have not found another product that provides the excellent curl definition with little to no water. My hair is super soft with it and there is no greasy feeling.this is a definite must have in your regime.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Prada Candy By Prada Eau De Parfum Spray 1.7 Oz For Women; Brand: Prada; Review: This product has a very fruity scent which is great for the spring. I love it. I will be switching to this product this coming spring.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hair Therapy Wrap / Cordless Heating Cap (white); Brand: Hair Therapy Wrap; Review: This wrap has changed the way I deep condition. I enjoy the freedom that this wireless :-) cap allows me to move around while applying heat to my scalpe. BE CAREFUL not to overheat the plastic inserts. I think I almost burned my scaple. I had to let it cool down then put it on. Awesome.....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hesh Herbal Amla / Indian Gooseberry Powder For Dark & Healthy Hair Naturally - 100 gms; Brand: ; Review: I love to mix this product with my coconut milk and Bramhi. I do this as a weekly treatment. The product is great but I would rather get it from the local store to save on the shipping.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eye Splashes® 70 Pairs Eye Lashes Bundle - 7 Styles; Brand: ; Review: These lashes were hard to manage during the installation process. I only liked the first two styles (which were problematic) and didn't see a realistic occassion to where the other styles.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Eye Splashes® 70 Pairs Eye Lashes Bundle - 7 Styles; Brand: ; Review: These lashes were hard to manage during the installation process. I only liked the first two styles (which were problematic) and didn't see a realistic occassion to where the other styles.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Eye Splashes® 70 Pairs Eye Lashes Bundle - 7 Styles; Brand: ; Review: These lashes were hard to manage during the installation process. I only liked the first two styles (which were problematic) and didn't see a realistic occassion to where the other styles.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Eye Splashes® 70 Pairs Eye Lashes Bundle - 7 Styles; Brand: ; Review: These lashes were hard to manage during the installation process. I only liked the first two styles (which were problematic) and didn't see a realistic occassion to where the other styles.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Eye Splashes® 70 Pairs Eye Lashes Bundle - 7 Styles; Brand: ; Review: These lashes were hard to manage during the installation process. I only liked the first two styles (which were problematic) and didn't see a realistic occassion to where the other styles.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Eye Splashes® 70 Pairs Eye Lashes Bundle - 7 Styles; Brand: ; Review: These lashes were hard to manage during the installation process. I only liked the first two styles (which were problematic) and didn't see a realistic occassion to where the other styles.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Eye Splashes® 70 Pairs Eye Lashes Bundle - 7 Styles; Brand: ; Review: These lashes were hard to manage during the installation process. I only liked the first two styles (which were problematic) and didn't see a realistic occassion to where the other styles.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Eye Splashes® 70 Pairs Eye Lashes Bundle - 7 Styles; Brand: ; Review: These lashes were hard to manage during the installation process. I only liked the first two styles (which were problematic) and didn't see a realistic occassion to where the other styles.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wen Winter Vanilla Mint Cleansing Conditioner - 16 oz; Brand: WEN® by Chaz Dean; Review: This product left my kinky and coily hair hard. I would not buy this again. Over prices and not worth the expense.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Beauty |
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Title: Bianchi 105 Minimalist With Slot Hip Holster - Size: 12 S&W 4006/5906; Brand: Bianchi Gun Leather; Review: Nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hogue Rubber Grip S&W 3913 Series Rubber Grip Panels; Brand: Hogue; Review: Fits Great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: InStep / Schwinn Bike Trailer Coupler Attachment; Brand: Instep; Review: Works as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Buck Knives 302 Solitaire Folding Pocket Knife; Brand: Buck Knives; Review: This is a classic Buck Knife. just great.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Schwinn Echo Kids/Child Double Tow Behind Bicycle Trailer, 20 inch wheel size, foldable, yellow; Brand: Schwinn; Review: Wife love it for taking our son out for a ride.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
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Title: Shayla's Story (The Mathews Family Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Beverly Preston Page; Review: Well written. Good sweet love story. A good day read as I couldn't put it down. Hate that it ended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kink the Halls: A Christmas Novella (Hers Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Dawn Robertson Page; Review: Quick read but awesome story. I enjoy the continuation of stories. It keeps me coming back to the author for more!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A White Hot Christmas - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Adrianne James Page; Review: Short story but very sweet. Could have given an epilogue as sometimes it is good for the soul to finish; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just One Night: Prequel to the Learning to Let Go Series - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Hazel St. James Page; Review: Quick read, enticing. Ready for the next one to begin. Look for this author to be good at keeping you on the edge.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Need You (Learning to Let Go Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Hazel St James Page; Review: A great story with so much truism. So ready for the next one. Can't wait to get to read more on these two.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Being Prince Charming (Military Romance) (1Night Stand Series) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's D.L. Jackson Page; Review: Quick read but a real true to life story. Wonderful read. Want to read more by this author. Wonderfully sweet romance.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Socrates Inspires Cherry to Blossom (The Online Dom) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Red Phoenix Page; Review: Red Phoenix has done it again! She never fails to impress. A must read for anyone trying to rediscover their life and themselves!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fueled (The Driven Series Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's K. Bromberg Page; Review: Awesome read. I loved the entire story line and the ending was great. Could really follow the characters and understand the feelings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dom Wars Round Two - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lucian Bane Page; Review: OMG just finished both books.....waiting for the next one, yay! I love this POV not just from a man but from a true Dom as it's obvious you understand the true encompassing BDSM lifestyle. So in love with this perception in writing style. 10 stars!!!!!!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dom Wars Round Three: Round Three - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Lucian Bane Page; Review: Such an awesome read. Great way to understand the Dom/me side of the lifestyle and great insight as to working the relationship towards a common soul searching and rewarding experience and finding that all encompassing love. A different kind of nakedness to be found.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
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Title: Leisure Time Spa Maintenance Jet Clean (45450A); Brand: LEISURE TIME; Review: Good product and delivery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leisure Time Protectant Calcium Booster (30220A); Brand: LEISURE TIME; Review: Good product and delivery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Leisure Time 45510 Spa & Hot Tub Protectant Control 32-Oz; Brand: LEISURE TIME; Review: Good product and delivery.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Leisure Time Spa Cleaner Bright and Clear (30200A); Brand: LEISURE TIME; Review: Good product and delivery!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Teknor Apex Neverkink, 9844-50 PRO Water Hose, 3/4-in x 50 feet.; Brand: Teknor Apex; Review: Good product and delivery!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
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Title: NH Amsterdam Noord; City: Amsterdam North Holland Province; Review: This hotel is only a 10 min (free) shuttle ride from their sister hotel The NH Barbizon (which is across the road from Central Station). The hotel itself was clean and very comfortable. The rooms were bright, clean and comfortable with aircon, a fridge for snacks and drinks and a huge superkingsize bed! The hotel also offers free DVD rental for your room and free 15 min PC use. PS...If you feel peckish late at night! I would thoroughly recommend 'Mesir Doner', a clean, friendly, bright little cafe across the road, open late and serving the most amazing Kebabs and Pizzas!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 7Seasons Apartments Budapest; City: Budapest Central Hungary; Review: Highly recommended. Central + Excellent service + Warm and comfortable room + Amazing cleaning service (we left some dishes in the draining board and they were tidied away by the time we came back!) = fantastic vacation. We will definitely be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Riu Tikida Palmeraie; City: Marrakech Marrakech Tensift El Haouz Region; Review: After reading some negative reviews before our trip, admittedly we were a bit worried. Thankfully our worries were unfounded as this was a lovely relaxing holiday at a lovely hotel. The hotel itself is about a half hour bus trip from the airport. When we arrived, we were greeted by smiling, welcoming hotel staff with a refreshing drink. Your luggage can be delivered to your room but we decided to take our own. After a relatively quick check in, we started off to our room and were quickly approached by a member of security staff and escorted to our room with our bags. Our room was clean and welcoming. There was a small patio area facing the tennis courts with a table and two chairs. The bathroom has a bath and powerful shower with a separate toilet. The pool was big, with 2 bars serving local beers and a good selection of cocktails. The poolside area was spacious and kept immaculate. The entertainment team were on hand to greet us each day and encourage us to participate in activities. They were not forceful if you said no, which was a relief. The only downside was the temp of the outdoor pool (there is an indoor one too) it is not heated and was freezing. Fortunately the temps were in the 70s when we were there so it was not a huge problem not to have a pool to cool off in, but a dip would have been nice. The staff told us that in the summer with 50+ heat, the cold pool was in great demand! The selection of food was plentiful and they really did their best, considering the volume of guests and a 4+ hour dining window! Lots of choice to fit all ages and tastes and different theme nights from Moroccan to Indian and Spanish. Marrakesh is an interesting place to visit. It is a combination of traditional living alongside the modern. But If your expecting standards similar to Spain, your on the wrong holiday! It is what it is. It’s neither a rich nor a poor country. As one of the guides described it, ‘they are doing ok’. Highly recommend a trip to the souks. It can be overwhelming but an experience not to be missed! You need to go at least once. On the whole, we had a great holiday and would certainly return to this hotel if we decided to return to Marrakesh.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Udaya Residence; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: Can not recommend this hotel highly enough. I often say you get what you pay for, but on this occasion you get over and above what you pay for! (@£60 a night) Where do I start! From the moment we were collected by complimentary Tuk Tuk from the airport (don’t forget your photo and $30 USD for ‘visa’ or you won’t get in!) by a friendly driver and warmly greeted at the hotel with our welcome drink. We were taken to our Presidential Room, which was huge! Complete with super king size bed and outdoor shower and bath. Outside the room, you have a lounger and small table and chairs. 10 feet from our door was the pool. Most days we swam in it alone. The staff could not have been more attentive and friendly. Breakfast is included and there was an amazing choice of fresh fruit, salad, cereals, juices and a served hot course of bacon, eggs, sausages etc. The bar was ideal if you don’t fancy going out for lunch or dinner. Yes it’s a bit more expensive than in town. The hotel is a 10min Tuk Tuk ride to the centre (Pub Street) We took a Tuk Tuk to Angkor Wat and highly recommend Bonar Driver (find him on Facebook). He Couldn’t do enough for us, brought us chilled water and beer for our trip too!) All in all, this hotel made our trip to Cambodia amazing and we will most definitely be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ace of Hua Hin Resort; City: Cha am Phetchaburi Province; Review: We stayed here for 5 nights at the beginning of November. We had a superior room which was clean, comfortable and huge! The jacuzzi bath was a nice touch on the veranda. We were in room 6206 which is at the end of the annexe and had no view so be careful if your looking for that. There was also no balcony furniture, but we didn’t spend much time in the room anyways. The hotel is set away from the main hubbub of Hua Hin but there was a 2 hourly shuttle taxi that takes you there and back, journey takes about 15mins. The hotel was pretty empty when we were there so we had the pool to ourselves most days. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and really made our stay perfect. If you want to go for some food away from the hotel, there are a few good traditional Thai places at the end of the road and they are much cheaper than the hotel. The hotel is immaculate and breakfast plentiful. Would highly recommend if you don’t mind be away from the centre of things.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: I Calm Resort; City: Cha am Phetchaburi Province; Review: Stayed here for one night. Staff were very pleasant and attentive, hotel and room was clean and comfortable. Pool lovely with a beach view. Would recommend this hotel when staying in Cha Am and would stay again without hesitation.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18; City: Bangkok; Review: Lovely, clean hotel. Friendly staff and good central location. Nice pool which was quiet when we were there. Excellent breakfast served with loads of choices. Nice and central and not too far away from the sky train. Staff were very helpful too. Nice few places to eat around the hotel. Would recommend this hotel as a central place to stay when visiting Bangkok; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Open Range (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Something's Gotta Give (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Last Samurai (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I Am Sam (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: We Were Soldiers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gangs of New York (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blazing Saddles (1974); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anger Management (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Windtalkers (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tears of the Sun (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Foyle's War: Series 1 (2003); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Strayed (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Very Long Engagement (2004); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Ray (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Man on Fire (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Collateral (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kiss the Girls (1997); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Never Talk to Strangers (1995); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Million Dollar Baby (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Mystic River (2003); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Aviator (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Terminal (2004); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Between Your Legs (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: An Affair of Love (1999); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: The Ballad of Jack and Rose (2005); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Woodsman (2004); Rating: 1.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotel Santika Kuta Bali; City: Kuta Kuta District Bali; Review: We used this hotel for our company trip. The service was excellent. The room is new and nice. It is close to everywhere. The breakfast is excellent. Swimming pool is small but adequate for 3 star hotel like this. I have no complaint when staying here.....I suppose among all Santika Hotels in Indonesia, this is one of the best!!...besides, price wise, it is very affordable!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rambler Garden Hotel; City: Hong Kong; Review: My mom and I stayed here for 3 nights. The room is terribly small with very decent amenities. you will definitely bump other person in the room when you walk. The lift is often full with Chinese from mainland and they often yell when talking. They do not torture you only this but they will try to squeeze in when getting on the lift. No matter whether they lift is already fully loaded. what happened with us who are already in the car feel terribly choked and must bear with their high volume of voice. Such no manner. No free Wifi in the room. If you leave your baggage at the concierge, you will have to pay. If you leave in the morning and come back tomorrow, they will charge HKD 10 X 2 days X number of baggage you will store. The hotel is far from MTR but there is a small bus that will take you to MTR stations 88F Tsing Yi MTR and 88 G to Kwai Fong MTR. Each costs HKD 3.4 to 3.6. So do not use small bus provided by the hotel that will cost you HKD 8. The other bad thing is that the view of the hotel. You will be amazed that you will see big container ships loading and unloading all the times...no typical Hong Kong high rise buildings or nice shopping centers but yes you will see big containers piling up in front of you!! Enjoy it.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Agung Raka Resort Villas; City: Ubud Gianyar Regency Bali; Review: The bungalow where I stayed was clean although few mosquitoes bite me during the night. I love the ethnics used and environment in the hotel. A lot of restaurants and bars close by. Nice to stroll....My complaint is their breakfast...pretty small portion....other than that , everything is acceptable......; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Long Way Grand Hotel; City: Kunming Yunnan; Review: The hotel is clean and safe. The breakfast is good. The room size is big enough with minimalist design. It also looks new overall. I do not know if the environment of the surrounding whether it is safe to stroll as we joined tour starting early in the morning till late evening.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Royal Singapore; City: Singapore; Review: I stayed there for only a night for my biz trip. The hotel is virtually old hotel but clean. It is far to Orchard Road but it is good if you like to exercise by walking to it. Breakfast is so so...room is very big but old design and you can smell old stuffs once you get in to the room. Taxi is not easy to get although the concierge has already put a signal for taxi to come. What I can conclude this is a so so hotel for everything but at least it is a safe hotel.....; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tokyo Prince Hotel; City: Shibakoen Minato Tokyo Tokyo Prefecture Kanto; Review: We stayed this hotel for a night only. The hotel does look a bit aging but clean. Room was fine. The staff were friendly. Our room faces Tokyo Tower and brights up at night. All amenities offered are standard but we can not complain. Breakfast was fine. This hotel is close to anything. Good choice for travelers.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: International Garden Hotel Narita; City: Narita Chiba Prefecture Kanto; Review: Every thing is decent but acceptable. It is definitely different to the other 4 star Japanese hotels. Room amenities are also decent. A typical developing country 3 star hotel standard. Breakfast was not fancy but OK. Service was average. I suppose this is a transit hotel. We were there to join our flight back to Singapore. We always face cabin crews from all carriers whenever we pass the reception desk.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Nagoya Castle; City: Nagoya Aichi Prefecture Tokai Chubu; Review: Everything is good with this hotel. My room even faces Nagoya Castle and it looks very beautiful at night time. Good to have an evening walk around the castle and at the back of the hotel. The staff were friendly. When I asked for the adapter for charging all of my gadgets, they were very polite and instantly gave it to us although I asked for more than one. The front desk speak good English. This made our stay pleasant as I do not speak Japanese. Breakfast was fine too.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Horison Ultima Makassar; City: Makassar South Sulawesi Sulawesi; Review: Stayed here for two nights. The room was clean and offered three star standard. The staff were nice and helpful. The breakfast was fine. The only thing that I hated most is that smoking area in the resto (people smoked close to the non smoking area) and I also could smelled cigar smoke after got off from lift. It really harmed non smokers like me.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sylvia Hotel; City: Maumere Flores East Nusa Tenggara; Review: Stayed this hotel as I did not have any other choice. Anyway, this hotel was recommended by a friend of mine and considered the only best hotel available in town. No wifi in the room and must go to hot, sticky lobby area where I was entertained with flies. Since the city is very underdeveloped, I thought that it was better to order meal for my dinner. The meal ordered from the only resto available in that hotel tasted fine BUT if you are real hungry, perhaps you will drop dead to wait as the service was absolutely slow. If there were any other International hotel, I definitely would not want to stay in this hotel!...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sylvia Hotel Premiere Kupang; City: Kupang West Timor East Nusa Tenggara; Review: As soon as I checked in, the staff gave me a room on the third floor. I stayed here for two nights. The first night around 8 PM, you can hear noise from meeting room on the fourth floor. I can hear shoes tapping the floor, people running and yelling. In the following morning, I asked if they can sound proof it as I could not sleep well. What happened on the second night, it got worse. The noise was even more severe, louder and did not only stop 8 PM but was louder and longer (10+PM plus). When I complained the reception only asked other staff to calm it down Virtually, I really could sleep well till the morning ....real sickening hotel; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Artisan Lakeview Hotel; City: Hanoi; Review: We had a company trip to Hanoi last week and spent a couple of nights in this hotel as booked by our tour leader. We really thank to our guide who recommended this hotel. The service was excellent. Hospitality shown by every staff was way beyond my expectation as this is not a 4+ star hotel. A small fruit basket provided in the room (although only provided once on the first day) was considered an additional good treat for us. The breakfast staff were also nice and the meal provided was satisfactory. Location wise, it is pretty much close to every where. To the iconic lake Hanoi has, water puppet theater, local food kiosks, souvenir shops, silk and embroidery shops, etc We will definitely choose this hotel again when coming back to Hanoi.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thanh Truong Hotel; City: Ho Chi Minh City; Review: Stay in this hotel was great. The room is standard like star hotel and the breakfast was fine too. What I really annoyed me was a girl (an Asian lady, a stranger, I guess she is a vietnamese) used a space close by the lobby area and public work stations. She had a meeting there with her European guests (around 10 pax) and asked us to go away as she felt that we disturbed her meeting. She did not realize that she did not book an isolated meeting room but just a dining table in the public area and the reception kept quiet about this unfair situation. I suppose the hotel staff tried to be nice with anyone but this sort of incidence must be treated fairly. Meeting in a public area and letting the other guests feel uncomfortable due to this instance is NOT acceptable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Favehotel MEX Surabaya; City: Surabaya East Java Java; Review: I did not get my preferred hotel in SUrabaya and my assistance booked this one for me...on overall it is not bad. Location wise is actually close to anywhere...thing I dislike is the breakfast....a bit boring. Apart from that, I have nothing to complain.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Swiss Belinn Medan; City: Medan North Sumatra Sumatra; Review: The location is superb. Close to night market and street food vendors. Room facilities are above average. Clean and safe are what they offer. Breakfast is so so. No superior service was given but acceptable. All in all they are just good value for money.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Park Inn by Radisson Amsterdam Airport Schiphol; City: Schiphol Haarlemmermeer North Holland; Review: The room size is above the average of typical European hotels. The reception was very helpful and nice. I assist you well in any way they can.Breakfast is average but edible. I am glad that I choose this hotel albeit it is not in the city center but easy access from Schipol airport. They even provide free bus transfer from airport to this hotel if you are patient enough.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Paris 17 Clichy Batignolles; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: I know it is Ibis. It always has small room size but this one is extremely tiny. Bathroom is just like in the eighties. The hotel is extremely busy just like Asian wet market. I can see so many lift cars are available. If you want extra service, you better stay away from this hotel. They sell their rooms fast and do not need customers with extra service. The breakfast restaurant is just another chaos. I hardly get seats when I patronized. So you must grab it as soon as people leave and clean your table yourself if you want to grab quick breakfast albeit it is acceptable quality wise!.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hermes Palace Hotel Medan Managed By BENCOOLEN; City: Medan North Sumatra Sumatra; Review: Stayed at this hotel. Room was good although I did not have the one with window so the room was a bit pungent when the air con was not on. Breakfast was just fine. Front desk staff was fine. The only thing I was a little bit uncomfortable is that the check out time. It is 12 noon!!!although I checked in the late afternoon....where other hotels in Medan mostly 1 PM and sometimes if the occupancy is not high they let you stay until 2 PM.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Parklane Hotel; City: Siem Reap Siem Reap Province; Review: Read positive reviews and booked this hotels for two connecting rooms. All turned out to be very true. I like the service given. The hospitality of every staff. We were very happy with this hotel. Thanks for your help every body. Thanks for arranging a pick up service from airport and a taxi to museum and them to airport. Thanks so much!!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Country Hotel Takayama; City: Takayama Gifu Prefecture Tokai Chubu; Review: This budget hotel looks like a three star hotel. Clean and comfy room. Each room is fully equipped with Yukata, TV, Refrigerator, electric kettle and small soaking bath tub. The hotel is close to train station. Worth staying in it. I like it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Backpackers Miyajima; City: Hatsukaichi Hiroshima Prefecture Chugoku; Review: The building looks new but I hate the stair. Imagine if you bring heavy luggage. However, the owner and staff do speak good English. This is pretty helpful for us to understand. The owner is friendly and tried to make us feel comfortable. Amenities are pretty basic for backpack accommodation but clean and worked well. Close to ferry and station.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Raizan South; City: Osaka Osaka Prefecture Kinki; Review: My friends and I stayed at this backpack accommodation for 4 nights and then moved to other back pack motels in other prefectures in Japan. I could say that this is one of the best. You got your own room with small TV, small refrigerator and Air Conditioner in your room. Communal room is equipped with complete amenities for you to use during your stay. Onsen is also provided for all guests. I do not think other backpacker accommodations provide Onsen. All in all, I love this hotel. It is worth above what you pay. I certainly will use it again when coming back to Osaka. Thank you Raizan!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Guest House Kaine; City: Fukuoka Fukuoka Prefecture Kyushu; Review: It is a real tiny guest house but close proximity. Reception has dual function as communal area looks rather shabby and dark. Bed rooms look pretty standard. What I disliked is my room mates. They were young Korean boys who came back late night and produced noise when entering the room. Besides, due to tiny building, get prepared if you bring a luggage. You will face difficulties to move around and pack and unpack your belongings. However, the staff were friendly and helpful. The good thing is that it is close to anywhere. Anyway, I rate it average.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eco Hotel Nagoya; City: Nakamura Nagoya Aichi Prefecture Tokai Chubu; Review: It is not the best but it is not the worst. I like the room amenities (fridge, TV, Wi-fi and air conditioner). What I disliked are the bathroom which is located on the ground floor and the reception on the second floor. No lift from the first to second so I must bring my heavy luggage in great difficulties. However, the motel is located in down town Nagoya, close to station, close to bank, shopping centers, close restaurants, convenient stores etc. You are basically in the middle of Nagoya crowds!..; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Guest House Pongyi; City: Kanazawa Ishikawa Prefecture Hokuriku Chubu; Review: My very first time staying in a guest house in Japan with a very thick Japanese touch. The house itself was claimed to be a kimono shop. When we arrived, it was raining outside and we could not get in immediately as we must dry our shoes and ensure we were not wet. The lady offered dry cloth to dry. The lady must also dry our luggage as she mentioned the house is very fragile due to typical traditional Japanese house. In the beginning we felt it was pathetic but as soon as we were ready to go to sleep, the lady offered us hot bottles and heater if we wished to have them. She was real helpful. She ensured that the heater was turned off after running a couple of hours meaning she did not fully sleep throughout the night. On the last day before we left the guest house, it was snowing. It was not easy for us to walk to station but she offered us a transfer to train station using her car. It was such a kind offer from her. I definitely recommend others especially international tourists to stay here!.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tanaya Bed Breakfast; City: Kuta Kuta District Bali; Review: I love this small accommodation. Clean, pleasant and the staff were friendly. The room is considered big and clean and fully equipped just like 3 star hotel. Breakfast is tiny but acceptable considering it is only bed and breakfast. I will use it again when I come back to Bali. I just love it. It is simply stunning !; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Pavilion Hotel Kuta; City: Kuta Kuta District Bali; Review: Stayed there for two nights end of January 2015. The room looks new but smelled a bit musty. No breakfast provided but fine as it costed me only slightly less than seven hundred thousand Rupiahs for two nights. The staff were helpful and the owner (french man) was friendly. Location wise is fine but unfortunately it is in the alley.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Santika Premiere Gubeng; City: Surabaya East Java Java; Review: I got the best deal from Agoda. I though I would stay at 4 star hotel at the cost of 3 but turned out real 3. The room is slightly bigger than 3 star ordinary Santika Hotel with standard amenities. The breakfast was excellent but again we stayed in the hotel to enjoy all the facilities available at 4 star hotel not only the food. Anyway, I have no other complaints but if they stick with the discounted price currently offered, I guess they can survive and beat other 3 star hotels in Surabaya.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quality Hotel Elms; City: Christchurch Canterbury Region South Island; Review: Check in staff was very helpful. Breakfast was fine. Bed room was decent but above the average. Overall considering the price you pay and comparing other Quality chain hotels in Asia, this one seems better although our stay there only lasted 7 and 8 hours only but we have nothing to complain.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Favehotel Langko Mataram; City: Mataram Lombok West Nusa Tenggara; Review: I like favehotel. It is usually offering 2 star hotels but the rooms and reception area always look modern. Clean and modern rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. The only complaint is that the Air Conditioner and unstable wifi. AC filter was dirty buy luckily the technician came to sort it out. I actually have no complaint with this 2 star hotel as all m met their standard. Will use Fave again elsewhere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zest Hotel Jemursari Surabaya; City: Surabaya East Java Java; Review: Stayed there for two nights. I fully understand what two star hotels will deliver in terms of service and I feel they do their jobs. Staff were fine and helpful. Room was clean with basic amenities. Breakfast was very basic but acceptable as it is only two star hotel. All in all, it is pleasant to stay at simple hotel.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel NEO Eltari Kupang; City: Kupang West Timor East Nusa Tenggara; Review: What to expect with two star hotel? but Neo Kupang gave me much more beyond my expectation. I had limited budget and there was no way to spend at four star hotel. So I booked this hotel and initially did not expect too much but this hotel gives us amenities like three to four star hotel. Swimming pool with nice Savanna view, nice bed room, more than average breakfast. Friendly staff. What else do you expect ?.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marina Hotel; City: Bima Sumbawa West Nusa Tenggara; Review: It is the only new hotel in this small city. If compared to other hotels in Indonesia, it is considered to be a two star hotel. It is like a "Ruko" (shop house type) so do not expect that you get nice window scenery. The hotel is equipped with touch screen lift and card key which are considered modern. The room is acceptable (clean with decent 2 star facilities). We paid over 600K Rupiahs per night for a room with an extra bed which is actually a top bed taken from other room. Staff service are average and tend to look under pressure (I guess they are rude due to owner's stupid pressure) and rude. Breakfast is bizarre. The selection is very limited in terms of variety and the amount on buffet. You can have toast with jam and margarine (not butter), egg corner, white rice with one or two kinds of dishes and fruits. The funny things the staff always stare at what you take. The taste is not standard. Soup was too salty like drinking salt water and other dishes tasted bland. My friends and I felt like thieves taking their foods. When requesting to add more dishes, they do fill it but only bit by bit. We went there for biz trip and we need to talk with some of local dealers. We were thinking of hiring their meeting room but their price offered for meeting room is close to 4 star hotel in Jakarta but their quality of foods is not far from mie tek tek street food (we tried to order 3 dishes mie rebus and nasi goreng for room service). I was thinking we only wanted to use the room for half day with no food but we must pay extra which at the end, the total cost is just like 3/4 star hotel in Jakarta. One of ladies suggested us to use their breakfast dining tables but we need to order drink etc. We thought it was a kind offer for us (the area is real hot although the air con was set on and was smoky too as other guests talked and smoked but well since this is public area, we did'nt mind). We did the discussion w our distributors there and ordered some drink but after 4 hours (which were about to end and we were thinking of ordering french fries and another drinks). The staff asked if we wanted to order but pushed us to order or stop the discussion now and I replied "OK we shall finish soon but will order french fries" and she replied "you can not use this area for this long and I replied "I already got permission from the receptionist and please do not be indecisive ("mencla mencle"). Not long after that the owner (a lady by the name of LINA wore very casual T Shirt) came and stared and yelled at one of my staffs. I said "no worries we shall end soon but we got the permission yesterday anyway". then she asked me with; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Amaris Hotel Kupang; City: Kupang West Timor East Nusa Tenggara; Review: This is two star local chain hotel. So I can not expect too much. Room was clean. To my experience, they have bigger room size than other Amaris in other cities. Breakfast was fine and plenty. We booked a meeting room for our discussion and the staff (Pak Mario) gave us good deal. Not only that, he also ensured all the meeting equipment in the room run fine. He also checked the buffet we ordered. Other staff were also nice, friendly and helpful. The only complaint is only one (wifi connection). It was very slow. However, I would like to thank everyone in helping my trip a memorable one.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: HOM Hotel Simpang Lima by Horison; City: Semarang Central Java Java; Review: Reception was nice. Room was clean and fine. Sleeping quality is simply above average. Breakfast was fine considering this low starred hotel but the lady mopping the floor was lack of manner. Perhaps she was tired or not enough training. Location wise it is in the central of Semarang city. Actually I have no much to complain about this hotel although I am sure you can always improve. Good luck.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Golden Tulip Essential Belitung; City: Belitung Island Bangka Belitung Islands Sumatra; Review: Got special price for this hotel. I thought it may be just an ordinary hotel but they are above three star hotel. Rooms were clean. Staff were nice and polite. Breakfast was fine with egg corner, salad bar, sufficient cakes etc. I have nothing to complain about this hotel. All are fine. Shall be back one day. Thanks; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pornping Tower Hotel; City: Chiang Mai; Review: My travel agent booked this hotel for us during our stay in ChiangMay. The breakfast was ordinary but offered an array of foods. Good variety. The room and foyer look rather aging but clean. Anyway, they have night market just at the back of the hotel plus massage shops closeby. Actually I have nothing to complain considering the price I paid. Just try to rejuvenate the hotel and everything will be better. Thank you for making my trip in this city memorable.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Picnic Hotel Bangkok; City: Bangkok; Review: My travel agent booked this hotel for us during our stay in Bangkok. Everything seemed good and close to anywhere. I virtually have nothing to complain. Breakfast was good. Room was clean and modern. Kudos Picnic hotel! Thank you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Menumbing Heritage Hotel; City: Pangkal Pinang Bangka Island Bangka Belitung Islands Sumatra; Review: Went to stay at this hotel after a couple of times visiting this island. I tried chain hotel here but the service was not as good as this. We paid less but I got more. I did not know that there was a nice hotel like this although location wise was just next to wet market. I booked a superior room but got junior suite. The room was fine. The staff were friendly. Breakfast was fine. The building was indeed like a heritage house but clean and well maintained. I have only one input: can you please use hard mattras that support my spine ? I do not have any other complaint or input for the price paid. I definitely will recommend to any one to stay at this hotel whenever they visit this island. Kudos Menumbing Heritage Hotel!. all the best!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tanaya Bed Breakfast; City: Kuta Kuta District Bali; Review: Two years ago I stayed in this BnB and was pleased but last Tuesday 7 November 2017 could be my last. I got a room upstair close to the end. The room was pretty small but I guess I could not expect much as it is BnB style but I honestly could not sleep. A lot of mosquitoes and the air cond seemed to be a problem. It could not make the room cold. After I complained during the mid night, they moved me to down stair (a bigger room just like two years ago) BUT, I smelled of septic tank after flushing! but luckily I could go to sleep for few hours before I attended conference in Bali. Around 7:30 I rushed to get breakfast. Guess what nothing is ready. Stupid of me I did not know. The man told me that the breakfast was ready at 8AM and it is written or ?. so I just drank two glasses of orange juice (I think it is just a cordial like orange concentrate sunquick from the bottle and diluted with cold water). When I was about to catch taxi, I once again asked if the breakfast was ready? any breakfast will do? at that time it was 7:55AM and the gentleman checked and replied it is still not ready even it was another 5 mins!. Dear dear. What 's going on? although your staff were all nice but what has happened?; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Almira Hotel; City: Bursa; Review: I stayed here with my mother for a holiday. The room is big. The breakfast and dinner were plenty. Full big array of food were served. I know it is 5 star but I guess u will need to maintain it in a way to make it look fresh all the times. Staff were nice. Room was clean but I just felt hot, perhaps it was during fall season and the management tried to install heater instead of air conditioner but I simply opened the window to get cool air.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Pavilion Hotel Kuta; City: Kuta Kuta District Bali; Review: I only stayed here for a night. I stayed once here a couple years ago and it was fine. This time the same condition I experienced. Decent room but clean. The staff were friendly and they even allowed me to wash my face and changed my clothes before I went to airport to take my late flight back to Jakarta. I really appreciate it. I will consider you when coming back to Bali!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Styles Bali Benoa; City: Tanjung Benoa Nusa Dua Peninsula Bali; Review: My secretary booked me a standard room for two nights but turned out I had much better room. It was junior suite or something. The room was clean and always cool whenever I stepped in. Nice and polite staff. THe breakfast was fine. The breakfast staff (male) was cheerful and made me happy. Nothing to complain but to appraise how thankful I stayed there. I surely come back when I visit Nusa Dua!. Thank you all!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel; City: Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan; Review: my friend member of Accor, booked a room for us for two nights last week. The hotel normally is considered as 3 star but turned out to be 4. The pool was nice although small. The breakfast was excellent. Transfer bus to few spots in the city was nice and friendly. Foyer is big and nice. A little improvements can be made such as bath gel (cleaners must keep on eyes when cleaning the room. it totally run out but not filled until we came back late night and wanted to take shower and realized it was empty. Yes they filled it right away but it was inconvenient) plus our neighbor was real dirty. They spilled ex fast food trash on the floor and hotel didn't know and it was very smelly when entering our room. Apparently, our room number was 2525. Concierge, front desk, welcoming drink staff were all friendly. Only one of the chefs during breakfast looked fierce when asked to fill in cherry tomatoes. He said yes but never filled until after 15 mins waiting. OIVERALL: Very good; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Morning Has Broken: A Couple's Journey Through Depression; Author: Visit Amazon's Emme Page; Review: Morning Has Broken is a book about how depression enters one's life and holds it, along with those we love, hostage. In Phil Aronson's terrifying ordeal, no one was closer to his agonizing, impossible depression than his wife Emme. Phil's story needs to be told because the word must get out that depression, as devastating an experience as it may be, is ultimately no match for the human spirit. Emme's story needs to be told because depression isn't limited to chemicals and individuals; it infects loved ones as well. Together their story is a complete story of surviving depression, one that deals honestly and courageously with the myriad challenges imposed on a family. Together Phil and Emme have journeyed to dark places that unfortunately others must traverse, but as Phil eloquently states, "Our goal is to reassure readers...that they are not alone, or crazy, or without hope..." This is a book not only of a triumph over depression, but a triumph of love. Dr. Joe Luciani Author: Self-Coaching: How to Heal Anxiety and Depression; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Memoirs of a Geisha Uk; Author: Visit Amazon's Arthur Golden Page; Review: I loved this book! The simple, almost Zen-like imagery of pre-war Japan was hypnotic. The world of the Geisha is truly a world within a world--one with many twists and unexpected turns. Truly, an education for any Western-born person.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Happiness Solution: Finding Joy and Meaning in an Upside Down World; Author: Alan Gettis PhD; Review: The Happiness Solution by Dr. Alan Gettis isn't the type of book you buy, read a few pages and wind up saying, "Oh well." This is a profound and powerful book that you will want to read from cover to cover. You will put it on your shelf and reread it in a month, or reluctantly, you may loan it to a friend with the stipulation that you must have it back! I'm a confessed devotee of Dr. Gettis's unique healing philosophy and wit. His first book, Seven Times Down, Eight Time Up, has served me and my patients for years. I'm a psychologist who works with anxiety and depression; people who long for solace and happiness in their lives. At some point, every one of my patient gets introduced to Dr. Gettis's writing. I do this because Dr. Gettis looks at life differently. His gift is to be able to distill the essence of why we struggle and then, using parables, anecdotes, and humor (that I guarantee will have you laughing out loud), offers the reader an honest-to-goodness solution. There's only one word to describe this book, "intoxicating!" It is truly a reading `high,' that will change you, buoy you up, and get you to believe that happiness isn't something that happens to someone else-it's something that you generate! Dr. Joe Luciani; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: It's All Part of the Dance: Finding Happiness in an Upside Down World; Author: Alan Gettis PhD; Review: Fasten your seatbelt as Dr. Alan Gettis fearlessly takes you into his own intimate and personal world of chaos, pathos, awe, and awakening. Weaving the myriad threads of a lifetime of self-exploration, It's All Part of the Dance offers a simple, elegant, thoroughly enjoyable tour-de-force for finding true and lasting joy, purpose and meaning. Regardless of your life circumstance, you quickly begin to recognize that you and me and Dr. Gettis--we're all part of a dance'...'the very same dance! Read this book--I guarantee you'll finally begin to hear life's music. Dr. Joe Luciani Author: Self-Coaching; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Upside of Down Times: Discovering the Power of Gratitude; Author: Visit Amazon's Lisa Ryan Page; Review: Lisa Ryan's book, The Upside of Down Times; Discovering the Power of Gratitude, has left me...well, Grateful! Our lives are about choice. By understanding Ms. Ryan's accessible formula of gratitude you will never again feel victimized by life. Everyone has down times, frustrations, limitations, and challenges, and yet, it is never life circumstances that bring us to our knees--it's our perception of these circumstances that does! By adopting a life of gratitude, not only will your perceptions of life change, but you will be allowing yourself to understand the elemental fabric of true happiness and connectedness. Dr. Joe Luciani Author: Self-Coaching: The Powerful Program to Beat Anxiety and Depression; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The First Man in Rome (In the Masters of Rome); Author: Visit Amazon's Colleen McCullough Page; Review: I have just finished all of the First Man in Rome series. I wish I could express this more adequately than to say this has been the most significant literary experience of my life. These books are brilliant! Rome of the Republic was heretofore nothing more than a historical concept, but through Ms. McCullough genius, Rome comes to life. I felt as if I were walking the streets with Sulla, Marius, and Caesar. The historical accuracy is uncanny! If you want to be transported back to ancient Rome to experience a vicarious first-hand taste of the life and culture--these wonderful books are your ticket for a journey into that murky past. Since reading the series my wife and I took a trip to Rome. Walking through the forum was a riveting, almost transcendent experience for me. I saw not ruins and decay, but a place of great orations given from the rostra, citizens like Cicero scurry about in senatorial robes, and the hustle and many intrigues of those by-gone days. It took me a full year to read all of Ms. McCullough's books and now that I'm finished I wish there were more. My only solace is that one day I will re-read the entire collection (only this time I will download various maps to enliven the literary experience).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Agita Monologues (Volume 1); Author: Ms Maryann Maisano; Review: After seeing Maryann perform, I was hooked! This is a multi-talented lady whose quick wit and acerbic humor translates into an upcoming superstar. When I heard about the Agita Monologues I couldn't wait to get my hands on a copy. I wasn't disappointed! Doesn't matter if you're Italian or an Eskimo, Monologues will have you rolling on the floor. So, fasten your seat belts and be prepared to spend an evening with this page turner. Simply brilliant!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Kingdom Within: The Inner Meaning of Jesus' Sayings; Author: Visit Amazon's John A. Sanford Page; Review: In 1973 as a graduate student of the California School of Professional Psychology I had the pleasure of taking a class with John Sanford. From his book and class, I can only say that the trajectory of my life was altered. When I first read The Kingdom Within, it felt like a veil was lifted from my eyes. I can only say that his words have been a true catalyst to everything in my life that followed. I just pulled my old edition off the shelf and glancing at the many highlighted passages, will once again, revisit this powerful book. Dr. Joe Luciani Author: Self-Coaching; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dragon Round; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen S. Power Page; Review: The Dragon Round has awakened in me something that has long been dormant--the ability of my imagination to soar! Not since my childhood have I had the pleasure of such a wonderful escape. Exquisitely crafted by Mr. Power, he brings to life a world of pirates, giant crabs, and, of course, dragons. This book is nothing less than a dopamine rush!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
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Title: Joyce Chen Stainless Steel Chopsticks #90-1127; Brand: Joyce Chen; Review: I've been looking for stainless steel chopsticks for a long time. I didn't think they existed until I happen to come across them here on Amazon. These are perfect! They're light weight and made from stainless steel. The chopsticks are about the standard size as the ones in Asian restaurants and are tapered at the end. And these should last as long as silver-ware and you don't have to worry about bacteria or splinters as in the wooden/bamboo chopsticks. I'm sure they'd make a fabulous place setting for a party in which you serve Asian food, as well as for everyday use. And they'd make great conversation pieces.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zojirushi Stainless-Steel Tuff Mug; Brand: Zojirushi; Review: The ZOJIRUSHI TUFF MUG looks smaller than the one I have, that's about [...] and has a handle, but it actually holds the same amount of liquid (about 2-cups or 16-ounces filled to the brim with no ice). It's about 6 3/4" tall, with the lid on, and the lid has a small compartment for herbs, tea or sugar. The only thing I don't like is the lip of the mug has no cover like my old one does. It's just metal or whatever that metallic outer shell is made of and I just have to get used to it. But it does keep drinks colder/hotter than a regular cup. I also noticed that the this is made in Thailand and not Japan like my old cup was.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trudeau Silicone Tea Infuser & Cup Lid Set (Random Colors) (1, A); Brand: Trudeau; Review: I bought the TRUDEAU SILICONE BERRY TEA INFUSER because I accidentally bought some green tea in a pouch that I thought was the powdered instant kind that I normally get, but it wasn't. This green tea was actually the leaves and since I don't have a teapot, I tried using just the leaves but then I couldn't drink to the bottom of the cup without getting a mouth full of them, lol. The BERRY TEA INFUSER is perfect for what I need it for. I received the yellow one and it goes great with the green stem. It's easy to open and clean, and I can get a full teaspoon of tea leaves in it with more than enough room to allow the leaves to expand. You could probably get 2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons, maybe 3, depending on how big the tea is. I also found that I can get almost three cups of tea, actually more like 5-6 because my cup is large and holds about 2 1/4 cups, with just the one teaspoon, but this will probably vary with different tea leaves. The lid/saucer fits well on the lid of my cup, which is a large Campbell's Soup Mug, and provides the tea infuser a place to rest after brewing. Packaging says that the infuser and lid/saucer is microwave and dishwasher safe. I love it and it's so easy to use just fill it and dip it, like a commercial tea bag. There is a little tea debris that comes through the holes, but it's mostly dust in my case. Now I can buy more green tea from the Japanese market and I can save money, since I don't have to buy a tea pot.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Anolon Nouvelle Copper Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set; Brand: Anolon; Review: The ANOLON NOUVELLE COPPER NON-STICK 10-PIECE COOKWARE SET is the only cookware set you'll need for stove-top cooking. The design of each pan is sleek and should handle most of your cooking needs from cooking soup from a can to frying up a steak; making Hamburger Helper to cooking homemade spaghetti sauce, ANONLON NOUVELLE has got you covered. Not only do the pans look stylish and sturdy, they conduct heat well and have a nice weight in the hand. I would advise using plastic or silicone spoons or spatulas for cooking to keep from scratching the non-stick surface. Also, if you're going to be cooking sauces or other items that require long duration cooking times, use oven mitts to grab the handle(s). I didn't feel any heat transfer on the handle of the pans when I used them, but cooking time was under 30-minutes and the base of the handle that attaches to the pan did feel warm to the touch, but the handle itself felt cool. Another thing to mention is that you CANNOT use these pans to broil food in the oven, according to the included instruction sheet, so you'll still need to buy an extra pan for meatloaf or other baking foods that need to be cooked in the oven, that coupled with the price tag is why I deducted one-star. Also, "10-Piece" doesn't mean you get 10-pans. You'll get six-pans with four-lids, which equal the "10-Piece" label. I was confused and thought there was actually 10-pans in this set. Anyway, even though the set is pricey but with a little care it should last for at least 5-years or longer. And since it comes with the most popular sizes you'll need for everyday cooking it'll probably be your go to set. I think it would make a great gift for someone who is moving out on their own or for a housewarming gift.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bissell Little Green PROheat Deep Reach Spot Cleaner, Bright White, 50Y6; Brand: Bissell; Review: The BISSELL LITTLE GREEN SPOT CLEANER is a handy little carpet stain cleaner that's good to keep around for cleaning small accidents around the house. However, if you have pets or small kids, where accidents on the carpet are prone to happen frequently, I would suggest getting Bissell Spotbot Pet Handsfree Spot and Stain Cleaner with Deep Reach Technology, 33N8A. Although that unit costs about $30.00 more than the BISSELL LITTLE GREEN, it has two choices of either using a hands-free set-it-and-go scrubber or using the hose and manually cleaning out stains from the carpet (i.e. in hard to reach areas like stairs or in a corner or on furniture). The Bissell "Spotbot" is much easier to use because you simply have to place the unit on top of the stain and press a button and leave it alone. It does all the work for you. Whereas the BISSELL LITTLE GREEN only has the hose nozzle and two brush attachments, a large one for deep cleaning and a smaller one for all the rest, and you have to manually use the hose, spray the stain with the nozzle, and clean the mess up. There's no other option. Also with the BISSELL LITTLE GREEN there's some assembly required, which is just to attach the hose holder and it's very simple to set up -- requiring only a Phillips head screwdriver. The unit also comes with a small bottle of cleaning solution. You mix a little of the solution with lots of water in the cleaning tank chamber, which has clearly marked water and solution lines; the other chamber is for the collection of the dirty water that you rinse out after use. It's pretty much foolproof. Both the left and right chambers come on and off easily, too, and latch securely. Although the LITTLE GREEN boasts that it continually heats up the water, I still think the "Spotbot" is the better deal. I had to cleanup a mess of wet dog food on the carpet, after my Shiba Inu decided to push her dinner plate off of the bed and onto the floor, and though the LITTLE GREEN did a good job, I still like the "hands free" convenience of the "Spotbot." And comparing both units side by side, the "Green" is only slightly smaller than the "Spotbot." Of course, either unit is better than scrubbing the carpet with your hands and a brush but if you're trying to decide between the two, and you have pets and/or small kids, go with the "Spotbot."; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: BISSELL Lift-Off Floors & More Pet - Cordless; Brand: Bissell; Review: I'm not sure why some people are having such an issue with the BISSEL LIFT-OFF FLOORS & MORE PET VACUUM? Maybe they've got big dogs that shed a ton of hair or something or they're trying to use this thing as a regular vacuum cleaner and that could explain the performance problems. I've got a small/medium sized Shiba Inu who sheds twice a year and so far the BISSELL LIFT-OFF has performed really well. I wouldn't use this to vacuum carpets or large areas; this machine is basically a handheld vacuum that gives you the option of going on the hard floors (wood, tile) like an upright, to clean up stray hairs, debris, and the like, but don't expect it to actually perform like a regular upright vacuum. The handheld part comes off with a push of a button and I've used it to suck up hair off of my bed. My dog has red/cream colored fur and I've got black sheets (woof!), so I see ALL the hairs that fall off and stick to the bed, and the LIFT-OFF does a pretty decent job of cleaning it up, picking up mostly all of the hair with the exception of the really thin, fine ones that are hard to grasp even with fingers. Using it as an upright with the brush spinning, the BISSELL LIFT-OFF sucked-up my hair off the bathroom floor, after I trimmed it, even with the floor being wet, which is a nightmare to pickup using something like a broom and dustpan or Swiffer sheets. I usually trim my hair in-between visits to the salon, and after I cut/trim, I must rinse off in the shower before I can clean up the hair (otherwise hair continues to litter the floor) and that's why the floor gets damp/wet, so the BISSELL worked well in this case. I do agree with other reviewers that the filter inside the canister gets clogged with pet hair and dust rather quickly. My solution is to clean it with a dry toothbrush. The filter comes out easily so you can also wash it out but make sure that the FILTER IS DRY before placing it back in the unit. I did that, thinking it would dry in it, but it did not (because I guess not enough air gets inside the canister) so it remained damp; when I tried to use it next, there wasn't any suction. That's when I discovered that the filter didn't dry at all and I had to dry it on the counter before I could use it again. It's much easier to clean it (dry) with a dry toothbrush until you must wash it out (maybe after several uses). Another thing I've noticed is that the machine works a lot quieter than my old Dirt Devil handheld. ***** GOOD ***** Easy To Assemble -- No tools required. Just snap the two parts into the handle. Two Modes -- Aside from going handheld to upright, in upright mode you can select either just suction or suction + spin brush. Stands Upright; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Folding Sweater Drying Rack with Fold-Flat Legs; Brand: OXO; Review: I think the OXO GOOD GRIPS FOLDING SWEATER DRYER is fantastic. I just bought a cotton/wool blend sweater that lists hand-washing and drying flat, so this thing came in handy. It assembles easily and I just place it on the floor and my sweater was dry overnight. I would have put it on top of the dryer but that's in the garage and it gets too dusty in there so I kept the SWEATER DRYER inside. I was going to put it in the shower but it didn't fit because I've got shampoo and conditioner bottles on the shower floor. It folds in half easily but it's still somewhat tall, so keep that in mind. See my pictures that I posted above. If you've got fine washables and you don't want to hang them to dry, especially sweaters because of the bumps the hangers create while drying, get the OXO GOOD GRIPS FOLDING SWEATER DRYER. It sets up with no tools required and folds in half for storage. To store it, I folded it and put it inside a plastic trash bag to keep it clean and then put it up on the shelf for the next time I need. Although it's a simple item, it works really well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BLACK+DECKER BDH1760SM SmartSelect Steam Mop with Handle Command; Brand: BLACK+DECKER; Review: The BLACK & DECKER SMART SELECT STEAM MOP makes cleaning floors really easy. All you have to do is: 1. add water to the small water tank 2. turn it on and wait for the light to turn blue 3. select what type of hard floor you have 4. mop away Using the BLACK & DECKER STEAM MOP and I find that it cleans the floor really well and it's very quiet, so it won't scare pets. However, you'll still need to use a hard-floor vacuum or your broom and a dustpan because the STEAM MOP won't pick up a lot of debris; it'll just push it around. Dust is OK, but dirt, hair, and grit will buildup and it won't do a good job with that. What I did first was use my Bissell hard floor vacuum to clean up dust, pet hair, lint and any other junk lingering around on the floor before I started the steam mopping. The mop comes with a regular sized main cleaning head, and then it can be lifted up to reveal a "lift and reach" head, which is shaped something like an arrow head. The "lift and reach" head will allow you to get into tight and narrow spaces and behind the toilet bowl (see the picture I posted above). Here are the plus points: * it only uses tap water for steam cleaning floors, meaning you'll save money from not buying harsh chemical floor cleaners * it comes with two regular floor pads and two "lift and reach" head pads and they can be washed and dried in the washing machine/dryer * the STEAM MOP will tell you when it's ready by turning from red to blue (about 15-seconds or less) * 10-second burst of steam button for extra steam to clean stuck on grime and marks * smart select dial that lets you pick between 3 various types of floors: stone/marble, tiles/vinyl, wood/laminate * easy to assemble and it stands upright by itself Here are the bad points: * putting the handle into the motor body is supposed to "click," but I did not hear a click. Also, according to the directions the handle is supposed to come out for easy storing by pressing the release button; I see NO release button and it isn't in the instruction manual * water tank has no fill-line (instructions say do not over fill) so I just filled it to the opening * you'll still have to clean up debris with either a broom and dustpan or hard-floor vacuum because the STEAM MOP will not be able to pick-up lots of pet/human hair, dust etc., and once the pad gets full of debris it'll just start pushing it around. In this instance, the old fashioned mop and bucket wins My recommendation is that if you have small areas that need mopping then the BLACK & DECKER STEAM MOP is great. Even if you have a large area, say hardwood floors or marble/tile throughout your house, AND you have a hard-floor vacuum ( I have one; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seiko Wall Pendulum Clock Dark Brown Solid Oak Case with Hand-Rubbed Finish; Brand: Seiko; Review: This clock was a gift. Anyway, the instructions could be a little clearer and more detailed, but I figured out how to put the pendulum on and set the clock and the sound. You have the choice of two different ring chimes and you can raise and lower the volume to mute it. You can also set it to not play the musical chimes at night between 11pm - 5am (?). The dials for setting the time and volume are in the back and they're a little hard to turn and the pendulum is attached to the inside of the box, so don't throw it away. You have to attach the pendulum to its hanger and then gently get it going, and it moves back and forth by itself. So far the clock has been keeping great time, the face of it is really nice and decorative as well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: AsSeenOnTV.com Wraptastic Food Wrap Dispenser, White, 14x3x5; Brand: AsSeenOnTV.com; Review: This this is TERRIBLE. It worked in the beginning, but I still had to hold onto the WRAPTASTIC while pulling the plastic wrap out to unroll it. I had used the remaining roll of GLAD CLING WRAP in it until I used it up and then I switched to the included plastic wrap, which was AWFUL! On that roll, it would NOT unroll at all with the lever in it, which keeps the plastic wrap from sticking to itself, and so I took it out. Then half of it decides to stick to itself and when I tried to unroll it the plastic wrap just tears down the middle. This happened over and over again and finally the torn part just kept on unraveling, so I couldn't get it back evenly, and I decided to switch to the GLAD CLING WRAP. And low and behold the large roll doesn't fit. RIDICULOUS. Save your money and find something else. This thing is actually worse than the box the GLAD WRAP comes in. UPDATE 02/2015 Both dispensers have been trashed. This happened awhile back and I forgot to update this review. Anyway, there are two prongs inside the WRAPTASTIC and one-side broke which made it difficult to use, and then the other side broke off. This made the device unable to open back, once you push down on it. And it happened to both dispensers. In my photo you see the little white stick at the top of the photo? That's the two prongs I'm talking about.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: BAGGU Standard Baggu Tote; Brand: BAGGU; Review: BAGGUS are the best reusable bags that I own. I still have the 5-bag BAGGU JEWEL SET (5 different colored bags in a pouch) that I've been using for heavy grocery shopping and after 3-4 years of use, once every other week, the bags are still in great shape. I bought some more BAGGU BAGS, which I kept in my regular bag for a trip I took to NYC because I thought they had a plastic bag-ban like we have here on the West Coast, but there wasn't so I didn't need them. Anyway, they hold a tone of stuff and the handles make the bag easier to carry than the other reusable bags that grocery stores sell.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zinus Deluxe Ultima Memory Foam Shoulder Pillow-Set of 2; Brand: Zinus; Review: The ZINUS MEMORY FOAM SHOULDER PILLOW is comfortable enough, but I prefer the firmer support of my Tempur-Pedic. I found the pillow to be smooshy/squishy and very soft, yet still provided support. The pillow didn't trap heat and my queen size pillow cases fit them fine. There was a slight new car odor coming from them when I first took them out of the box but it went away and wasn't bothersome at all. I found that you can sleep on your side or back with the ZINUS PILLOW but it didn't really keep me or help me stay in the side sleeping position.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: GM Seating Ergolux Genuine Leather Executive Hi Swivel Chair Chrome Base with Headrest, Black; Brand: GM Seating; Review: I've been sitting on the GM ERGOLUX LEATHER EXEC CHAIR for about a month and so far I'm liking it. It provides good lumbar and back support and is pretty comfortable to sit on for long hours. The seat is nicely padded but I've added a gel seat cushion because I work at home and in shorts so my bare legs tend to stick to the leather upholstery. If you have a very tall desk this chair doesn't go very high, probably about average maybe an inch higher than cheaper chairs, and it's the right height for my Ikea work desk (I was using a bar chair before because I found that most desk chairs didn't go high enough so I would get arm strain from the position of my hands reaching the keyboard and mouse). One issue that I have (and it's very minor) is the arm rest pad on the right side moves forward and backward way too easily, so my arm is moving it when I rest on it or move a little. I don't have that issue on the left hand side. Also, don't grab the chair by the armrests to try and move the chair once it's assembled or try and stand up using the arm-pads for leverage because the arm pads pivot inward and outward (they click into position) so you might lose your balance if you aren't expecting to the movement. Here's a breakdown: * Assembly Required -- Easy to assemble except for the backrest. I had a bit of a struggle to screw on the backrest because it was difficult to line up the holes. * Instructions -- The assembly instructions are underneath the seat in a tiny pocket and so you might miss it if you don't look for it. * Tools -- The chair comes with a set of tools so you don't need to have any, I've posted a picture. * Heavy Package -- the chair arrives in 7 pieces (including the tool kit and the bolts and washers) and weighs about 70lbs so you will need a hand truck, unless you're really strong, or help moving the shipping box. * Adjustable Height & Lengths -- The chair has adjustable height and the backrest can be positioned vertically independent of chair height. The backrest can also be tilted to your liking, and you can adjust the tension of how much you want the chair to be able to flex when you lean back. The headrest can be adjusted for height and tilt, and the armrest can be adjusted for height and angle and the arm pads can move back and forth. Anyway, the chair is comfortable and it should last for many years to come. Just be aware of the weight, which is probably about the same as other chairs in the same class.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lenox All is Bright Lighted Santa Figurine; Brand: Lenox; Review: A nice and simple Christmas decoration that glows within. I like that the LENOX LIGHTED SANTA FIGURINE looks like those the old version of Saint Nicholas with the long fur trimmed robe. He's holding a stuffed toy teddy bear that has gold painted eyes and nose and a gold ribbon around its neck. The figure also has gold painted on his robe buckle. The figurine feels light but sturdy, it's almost 8 inches tall, and has the words "All Is Bright" and "Lenox" painted in gold on the bottom. It already has batteries (3 AAA) in it and all you have to do is pull the plastic tab out to make it work. An on/off switch controls the light. Although the light isn't bright it gives the statue a nice glow and provides a nice holiday touch. See the photo. It's also sandwiched between styrofoam so that you can put Santa back in the box for safe-keeping until next year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kitchy Pizza Cutter Wheel - Super Sharp and Easy To Clean Slicer, Kitchen Gadget with Protective Blade Guard (Green); Brand: Kitchy; Review: Ive used my KITCHY PIZZA CUTTER several times now and it works great. I usually cook my pizza so that the crust is crisp and this pizza cutter cuts cleanly and smoothly through it. And don't worry if the cheese gets stuck on the wheel and gets under the housing because you can open it up with ease to wash and dry it. It also has a hard cover to keep you safe from the blade when not in use thats all part of the housing. I love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Half Moon Inn; City: Llanthony Brecon Beacons National Park Wales; Review: Had an extremely warm welcome and a very enjoyable stay. Stunning scenery and excellent location for exploring and walking the many walks surrounding the hotel. Under new management and was obvious how much hard work had been done in a such a short time. Comfortable new beds and linen and clean toilet and showers. Good food and great atmosphere in the bar at night chatting to other holiday makers and locals. Excellent breakfast. Great value for money. Wishing you both every success in the future, good luck with the renovations and look forward to the next visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chateau Eza; City: Eze French Riviera Cote d Azur Provence Alpes Cote d Azur; Review: Stunning location, beautiful views, great service, wonderful menu and excellent accommodation. Would definitely return and a great place for a special occasion. Eze is a quaint hill top village and the streets interesting to browse.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Croix Blanche; City: Mont Saint Michel Manche Basse Normandie Normandy; Review: Took nearly an hour to check in. Waitress who greeted us totally snowed under as she the only one serving guests with meals and drinks. Informed us that receptionist on the way but failed to tell us that reception was at different hotel located 50 metres down the street. Found a chamber maid who showed us to reception. Finally found the receptionist up few flights of stairs!!!! Our rooms were fine, clean and comfortable with one enjoying beautiful sea views. Don't ever eat in the restaurant unless you want to wait 2 hrs before receiving your starter, which when it did arrive 3 of them were cold and had to be sent back. There were not enough staff to cope with the number of guests. We felt really sorry for the staff as they were run ragged and did there best. An impossible situation for them. The hotel is in a prime location with beautiful views but they can't provide a service to paying guests !!!!! Unless you are desperate to stay here look elsewhere as a total rip off!!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Kyriad Carentan; City: Carentan Carentan les Marais Manche Basse Normandie Normandy; Review: Greeted by very friendly owner who spoke perfect English. Rooms clean, comfortable and provided everything you needed and wouldn't expect for a budget hotel. Great food and service in the bar and restaurant. Would highly recommend this hotel and is in a great location to visit the Normandy beaches. Excellent value for money.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hub by Premier Inn London Spitalfields Brick Lane; City: London England; Review: Exceeded expectations. Standard rooms very well thought out and user friendly. Beds very comfortable and rooms clean. Staff very friendly,welcoming and helpful. Good breakfast for £5. Highly recommend for short break away.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Still Small Voice; Author: Visit Amazon's Bob McCauley Page; Review: Bob McAuley is an incredibly gifted but equally humble man. He could easily have made a foundational statement at the beginning of the book stating `God blessed me with many mechanical skills and knowledge which I used in his service.' However, time and again he would tell of God's enabling to do amazing things, and in each instance, God got the credit and glory. The author did more than tell stories. Through the stories, he wove in scriptural truths and life lessons that these experiences taught. This combination of precept and experience takes the principle from theory to tested reality. The book is well written. There are many great stories to be told, but in this age of self-publishing, not all stories are well told. Poor writing or lack of editing can really distract from an otherwise great story. This book really engaged me, and I will reread it and share its lessons with others.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Yard Sale; Author: Visit Amazon's Marlene Mitchell Page; Review: This book covers the lives of three generations. The first character was a nasty person with no redeeming qualities, so reading about him wasn't pleasant, but I had a morbid fascination wondering if he would ever reap the consequences of his actions. By comparison, the section about the next generation was almost too much of a 'happily ever after' and I wondered where the tension and drama went. The section about the third generation ties the book together, both with the storyline and connections between the generations.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Korean Word For Butterfly; Author: James Zerndt; Review: I've lived in Korea and other Asian countries off and on since 1980, so I'm interested in people's cross cultural experiences, especially if they are about a country I've lived in. I didn't finish the book. I was put off by the casual writing style and self-focused perspective.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Of Human Clay: The Making and Breaking of a Nun; Author: Aimee Wise; Review: This is more than just one nun's story. It is a commentary on how culture and institutions can shape a person, sometimes positively and sometimes negatively. What could have been a meaningful and fulfilling life's work was thwarted because she didn't fit into the mold. It's a story I wished had ended differently but so many things worked against her. In hindsight she gained understanding of the events that shaped her, but by then the damage was done and the opportunity was missed. The clash of cultures was an interesting subtheme. Despite the efforts to prepare the new arrivals to fit in with their colleagues, their colleagues weren't similarly prepared, so the experiment failed, resulting in wounded, disillusioned and isolated people. A lot of food for thought.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: An Honest Look At a Mysterious Journey; Author: John and Joanna Stumbo; Review: It's one thing for a pastor to teach about suffering and walk alongside those going through trials. However, he has a lot more credibility when he has personally gone through the dark night of the soul. John Stumbo honestly wrestles with reconciling what we know of God's sovereignty and character in the midst living with loss, pain and uncertainty. His understanding of God's presence in the midst of suffering resonates because he speaks from personal experience. As I read the story, I was so excited because I knew 'the rest of the story.' From the perspective of 2014, we know where God has led the Stumbo family, but when John was in the midst of his illness he had no way of knowing if it would ever end. He could only trust God.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tender Grace; Author: Visit Amazon's Jackina Stark Page; Review: As someone who works in the field of mental health, I've already recommended it to numerous people. 'Tender' is a very appropriate word to describe the book .... a tenderly told story of a wounded, tender heart being tenderly healed by a tender God. This story will resonate with those how are hurting, grieving, suffering loss. It's not a platitude that will instantly fix the pain, but invites a person to walking alongside someone on a journey. I am in a season of transition, and I keep going back to this quote: "Quit mourning the 'tender grace of the day that is dead' and instead embrace and celebrate the 'tender grace of the day that is.'"; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Dance: A Novel (The Restoration Series); Author: Gary Smalley; Review: A great metaphor for a story of two lives that are drawn together yet seem pushed apart. Some core truths woven into a book regarding how our fears shape our responses to others and cause us to 'step on their toes' in the dance of relationships. I look forward to reading other books in this series.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: O Little Town: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Don Reid Page; Review: Two days before Christmas - 3 families, 3 generations, all on a collision course. Will it be a train wreck or a coming together to a place of peace and forgiveness? The story me drew me in and pulled me along, wishing the various characters could better understand themselves and one another, so that they could climb out of the turmoil resulting from their choices.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Second Time Around; Author: Joann Durgin; Review: Having finished the book, I wish I hadn't bothered to read it. There were numerous aspects of the plot that were implausible. Natalie has a significant concussion that leaves her with amnesia, yet within a few weeks she is back teaching kindergarten, and driving. Really? There were various aspects of her interaction with the medical system that had me shaking my head. Would her husband really spend an extended period of time in the Emergency waiting room without being given word of her condition or calling anyone about the accident? Would they really be engaged in passionate sex on their 4 day second honeymoon just a few days after she was in Emergency because she was bleeding and the concerned that the pregnancy was at risk. That seems doubtful. The whole timeline of the pregnancy was fuzzy. Given that she was supposedly 6 weeks pregnant at the time of the accident, is at home for a few weeks, moves out and starts teaching a few weeks later, she would have been at least 10 weeks pregnant at the time she started teaching, which would be Sept. 1st at the latest. That would mean the baby was conceived in June (or earlier) , yet born in April. That makes for a very long pregnancy. There were various times through the book when Marc is in a highly emotional state, angry, being a jerk. Yet he catches himself and is instantly calm, praying and reading his Bible. Given what I know of human nature, that doesn't seem realistic. Sam and Lexa are also too perfect to be real , both in the life skills and their spirituality. I felt there were aspects of the book that could have been better researched. I laughed at the reference to assisting a cow with 'childbirth'. Really? Cows give birth to calves. The plot twists were too contrived. The appearance of the old girlfriend, the note in the pocket, having to head for emergency because of spotting just as they were about to renew their intimacy - no subtlety in that. This book was described a Christian romance. Yes there was a lot in the book the spoke to the characters' faith and understanding of God. At the same time, there was an excessive emphasis on Marc's yearning for renewed intimacy with his wife, and too much detail on the outworking of that. It read more like a 'true romance' magazine than a Christian novel.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sensible Shoes: A Story about the Spiritual Journey; Author: Visit Amazon's Sharon Garlough Brown Page; Review: The kind of spiritual journey described in this journey is not one that I would readily embrace. However, the weaving of the spiritual disciplines into the story made me think that engaging in these disciplines and spiritual direction might not be so threatening after all. Difficult, certainly, but beneficial. I read this book as a borrowed hard copy, and wished I had my own copy so that I could highlight passages. Definitely a book I want to reread and digest. Looking forward to delving into the book club resources, and to reading the next book in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eve's Daughters; Author: Lynn Austin; Review: We don't realize that the choices we make and the way we live our lives will shape the lives of generations to come. While we are free to make our choices in life, but we have no control over the consequences of those choices, especially when our lives are marked by lies and secrets. There were differing values that created tension: ethnic prejudices, religious conflicts, pacifist vs. patriot, career woman vs. traditional stay-at-home mother, damaging stereotypes, and conflicting social mores from one generation to another. Thankfully, even in the midst of brokenness, there is always the possibility of hope, grace and reconciliaton. The characters were flawed yet believable. This book was both captivating and thought provoking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Martha: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Diana Wallis Taylor Page; Review: I generally like historical fiction but I was disappointed with this book. Too much of a romance. When it wasn't focusing on the romance, it was somewhat preachy as the author tried to weave in Scripture. "More was less" - descriptions were too detailed and repetitive. Yes, we knew the walk Bethany to Jerusalem was hot and dusty. There was no need to add more descriptors each time they made the journey. Likewise for the detailed recipe for lentil stew and full details of each meal she served. Rather than rounding out the story, it slowed the story down.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Faultlines; Author: Visit Amazon's Barbara Taylor Sissel Page; Review: This book was more than I expected, The interweaving of the characters and storylines was intriguing and drew me in. I look forward to reading more of Ms. Sissel's work.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Day After the End of the World: A Tale of Catastrophe and Other Gifts; Author: Visit Amazon's Rebecca Long Howard Page; Review: Wow! What a gifted writer! Honest, compelling. The nuggets of truth that emerged through this experiences are applicable to any kind of loss. Thank you for sharing this gift with us.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Only Best Place: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyne Aarsen Page; Review: I was drawn to this book because it's setting related to my roots - Alberta, farming, Dutch connections. I enjoyed the first book in the series, and went on to read the next 4 in the series. Each book in the series uses the same setting, but has a different protagonist. However, there are so many similarities in the plot lines and characters that the books were some what formulaic. A young woman with a dysfunctional past, an uninvolved mother, a past complicated by bad choices and a prince of a many around the corner to give her a 'happily every after'. I enjoyed the writing style and quirky humor.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wisdom Hunter; Author: Visit Amazon's Randall Arthur Page; Review: Very thought provoking. Although written as a novel, there is a lot of 'meat' to chew on and digest. Well worth the read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ASICS Men's GEL-Craze TR Cross-Training Shoe; Brand: ; Review: Amazing shoe. Awesome color Red. By far my favorite. A lot of people were saying the sizes are a little small I went to a 1/2 size bigger and they might be a tad bit to big but I can deal with it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZEMGEAR Womens O2 Oxygen Round Shoes Footwear; Brand: ZEMGEAR; Review: I love these shoes. I just got my new pair. The others lasted me a year but the ripped on the side near my toe. I wear them for kickboxing. I noticed that my new ones have a sole in them Now so I like that I can wear them walking around a lot more. Best shoes and with every penny.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TurkishTowels Terry Velour Hooded Kids Bathrobe; Brand: TurkishTowels; Review: My daughter who is 3 loves this and wears this every morning. It is super soft and super comfy even more when you wash it. super cute color and we love the pockets and the hood. She will be able to wear at least a few years.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: var aPageStart = (new Date()).getTime(); var ue_t0=ue_t0||+new Date(); window.ue_ihb = (window.ue_ihb || window.ueinit || 0) + 1; if (window.ue_ihb; Brand: Rubie's Costume Co; Review: Perfect fit to the Harry Potter costume for my son.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: California Costumes Mermaid Wig; Brand: California Costumes; Review: Super cute to add to my daughter who is 3 costume for Ariel. The hair is super cute with the wave and curl in the front and my daughter loves how long the hair is.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Richie House Women's Plush Soft Warm Fleece Bathrobe Robe RH1591; Brand: Richie House; Review: love love love this. Super soft, gets more soft as you wash. Perfect fit and length.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Smokey The Bear Get Your Smokey On Graphic T-Shirt | Soft Touch Poly Cotton Blend Fabric | Officially Licensed; Brand: Tee Luv; Review: Perfect shirt for camping. Love the color size fits perfect. Shirt is soft and the color is awesome. Fast shipping; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dickies Boys' Short Sleeve Performance Polo; Brand: ; Review: love this for my sons school uniform clothes; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PT-822C-CB Women’s Form Fit Exercise Shirt-Moisture Management, Odor Control Fabric; Brand: Game Gear; Review: love the color; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The God of Small Things; Author: Arundhati Roy; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I've read this book twice and am on my 3rd go-around. I think that as much as I loved it time #1, and how much more I gained in time #2, time #3 is utterly wonderful. Roy's back-and-forth in time method gave me problems originally, but did not ruin the experience. Her writing stopped me dead in me tracks and gave me this absolute understanding of the feelings and experiences of the characters through tying emotions into the tactile. I can't get over how I love her writing and how I relate to it. I was so caught that I was inspired to look into life in India and to read Roy's essays. I am more informed after reading this book, thoughtful with the beauty of her writing, and maybe a better person. Now that's a strong statement. Pretty amazing book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo; Author: Tom Reiss; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I had hoped this was a book on Alexander Dumas, the novelist's father, and that it would center on his courageous nature as a general during the French Revolution, and as a man of color in a time of slavery. Indeed this book addressed these topics but I felt the stories of Dumas were more a vehicle to tell the story of the French Revolution. That's all well-and-good, but this was more "history book" than book about the man. I finished it but was a little disappointed.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao; Author: Junot Diaz; Genres: history, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: There's lots of Spanish in this book, as well as references to things obscure enough that I missed them! Here's a great page where they go through chapter-by-chapter and explain, or give a little background so that the story gains it's fullness: [url]...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lonesome Dove; Author: Larry McMurtry; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: You know the story is great when you 1) have strong emotions about the characters, 2) start to picture yourself as part of the story, and 3) want to call in to work sick, stop sleeping, and generally forget there are people around you, in order to read the book. Lonesome Dove made me do all of the above. I loved it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Strange Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst; Author: Nicholas Tomalin; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: It took me awhile to get hooked into the story, but once hooked, there was no going back. This is a sociological story rather than a sailing story. it shows the outcome of the momentum of a decision, the power of what others think about you, and what happens to the psyche in extreme aloneness when faced with a moral conundrum. I found the last 3 chapters the most fascinating of all.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Minute to Midnight: Kennedy, Khrushchev and Castro on the Brink of Nuclear War; Author: Michael Dobbs; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Dobbs has done his homework. One Minute to Midnight is a detailed account of the Cuban missile crisis on a minute-by-minute basis. It shows all the confusion, bravado, ego, aggression, and restraint. It is a real picture of how our political system is run by humans with all their human frailties - it is a real picture of the possible disaster those frailties may bring about. Very well written and researched; hard to put down once begun.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: What's So Great about Christianity; Author: Dinesh D'Souza; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: After hearing D'Souza speak in an IQ2 debate, where the premise was "Science Refutes God", I was looking forward to reading his book as his "pro-God" arguments in the debate were the most reasonable I'd heard from a Christian source. As a non-Christian, I have been mystified by the Christian faith and wanted to hear a reasonable discussion that would satisfy my scientific understanding of the world while explaining Christianity. I appreciated his initial sentiments: "This is also a book for atheists, or at least for those atheists who welcome a challenge. Precisely because the Christians usually duck and run, the atheists have had it too easy.(p. xvi)" I looked forward to a good, logical argument. D'Souza does indeed hold his own in his arguments, however he would sometimes resort to statements that set me back, as in: "Our world looks so physical, and yet we know with scientific certainty that it was the result of a force beyond physics.(p. 128)" However, we don't know any such thing with "scientific certainty", and this seemed a cheap method by which to move his argument forward. I also felt that D'Souza's quotes from atheists such as Hitchens, Dawkins, etc., were stronger than the refutations to them. At the same time, this was a book that showed reasonable arguments for belief in the Christian god. It did not convince me to take this on as my own belief however. He says to atheists in the beginning, "How long do you intend to continue this joyless search for joy? (p. xvii)", but in my life, with my lack of belief in the Christian god, I am entirely joyful. I have a strong moral compass and do not feel unhappy. D'Souza did not provide any reason, that was not already a part of my life, why I should become a "believer". Ultimately, this was a reasonable book and worth reading for anyone wanting to understand any logic behind belief in an unseen thing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Giver (The Giver, #1); Author: Lois Lowry; Genres: young-adult, children, paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: The story is compelling and the dystopian quality makes it a great book for young adults.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Yellow Birds; Author: Kevin Powers; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Wow. Brutal. Disturbing. Heart-rending. Excellent view into the effects of choosing to send our country and it's soldiers into war. A quote for those of us at home: "Beyond the tree line the dull world that ignored our little pest of a war rolled on." This should be read by all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Book Thief; Author: Markus Zusak; Genres: history, young-adult, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Oh man, what a story. All I'll say is that this one affected me in so many ways, and that is the trademark of a great read. That's all I'm giving you on this. Trust me and pick it up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks; Author: Rebecca Skloot; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This is one of those books that I question whether it might have been fine to simply watch the BBC documentary, however I certainly don't feel it was a waste of time. I'm just not sure I gained an insight into the situation.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cannery Row; Author: John Steinbeck; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Short and easy to read but with very rich characters. A successful study of humanity lending the reader an opportunity to see others from multiple perspectives, leaving one with an increased empathy and appreciation for the diversity of humankind.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Neurodiversity: Discovering the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Brain Differences; Author: Thomas Armstrong; Genres: non-fiction; Review: At first, I thought maybe this book would be a little to "fluffy", meaning: more touchy-freely opinion rather than arguments based on stated facts. But it quickly became a substantial read, creatively approaching these "disorders" from an atypical vantage point allowing the reader a fresh look at an old discussion. Also, as a science person, I really appreciated his discussion as to how these "disorders" were likely maintained over time from an evolutionary standpoint. Armstrong is not attempting to convince anyone of anything, he's just supplying more information that is crucial to the topic. Definitely worth the read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fault in Our Stars; Author: John Green; Genres: romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: John Green is a very good writer, however the story was rather too standard for Young Adult fare. I'm wishing he came up with something a little fresher.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gilead (Gilead, #1); Author: Marilynne Robinson; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Beautifully written, but I just couldn't connect.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal; Author: Mary Roach; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: I'd give this book 10 stars if 5 wasn't the limit. I LOVE Mary Roach's writing! She is so darn interesting, informative, and FUNNY! What a great combination. And the last couple paragraphs were so beautiful they brought tears to my eyes, although, true to form, she left me with a laugh and a smile on my face.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Out of My Mind; Author: Sharon M. Draper; Genres: children, young-adult, fiction; Review: Good book for a peek into the life of a person with Cerebral Palsy.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: O Pioneers!; Author: Willa Cather; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: There's a definite simplicity to this book; it reads quickly. At times a bit dramatic, at others a Little-House-on-the-Prairie-ish. But it's a nice reminder to live life, here and now. I'm glad I read it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Buster's Diaries: The True Story of a Dog and His Man; Author: Roy Hattersley; Genres: history, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: It's fun to think of the world through this fun-loving dog's eyes - gives a little perspective on how seriously humans take certain things.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Everybody Sees the Ants; Author: A.S. King; Genres: history, young-adult, romance, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: Excellent Young Adult book. Lacks the teen drama so prevalent in much teen literature. Addresses several important topics but one that is sorely needed today is about bullying. This is a realistic account of what it's like to be bullied, how it feels to be bullied, and eventually, what bullied kids can do to gain control back. Highly recommended.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Solitude of Prime Numbers; Author: Paolo Giordano; Genres: young-adult, romance, fiction; Review: I have two ratings to give; writing: 3.5, personal thought-provoking qualities: 5 Yes, I would recommend this book, and no, it's not phenomenal, just good.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The World I Live In; Author: Helen Keller; Genres: history, poetry, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: I read this because Annie Dillard, in The Writing Life, referenced it. They have some similarity of style, but this was a very interesting read to help us see outside of the normal box that we are in.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Orchardist; Author: Amanda Coplin; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: This hovers between 4 and 5 stars. I may lean toward 5 as I think of it more. This book gave me an overwhelming sense of calm and was beautiful to read. The relationships, the humanity, and the soothing scenery and situations were a real pleasure. However it changed in the last bit and left me rather tense. I highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mary Coin; Author: Marisa Silver; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: The book is GREAT, and it's hard to comment. But I guess if I was going to say just one thing about why I thought it was so good, I'd say it was because of how Marissa Silver seems to completely understand so much about people and what makes them work. I felt like someone was privy to the inner dark stuff in my brain. This'll be my book club pick for sure.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Never Fall Down; Author: Patricia McCormick; Genres: history, young-adult, children, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: This is a great book for young adults. The voice is of a young Cambodian man, Arn, and he tells of his experiences growing up and then as the Khmer Rouge take over. It is gripping and informative; it think young adults would be greatly drawn in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Fine Balance; Author: Rohinton Mistry; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Brutal and hopeless. With a little hope thrown in...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Main Street; Author: Sinclair Lewis; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I'm thinking this should have been a shorter book, and I'm not sure what I gained from reading it.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: You Deserve Nothing; Author: Alexander Maksik; Genres: young-adult, fiction; Review: Book ratings are hard as there are so many things to consider. I gave "You Deserve Nothing" 4 stars for its thoughtfulness about life and the different ways that an event is seen by different people; made me think about "reality". I appreciated its philosophical bent and how it drew attention to our conscious participation, and unconscious participation, in the world. And as a former high school science teacher and current high school library/tech person, I appreciated the intricacies of the student-teacher relationships. What's a good book? One that makes you thoughtful. This was a good book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cold Comfort Farm; Author: Stella Gibbons; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Cold Comfort Farm has the charm of Mary Poppins; quite a nice interlude.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Dinner; Author: Herman Koch; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: I'm wondering if many of the reviews were problematic because the subject matter was so hard to deal with; some very unpleasant topics. But I thought the writing was quite good, even though I walked away a little sick to my stomach.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ardent Spirits: Leaving Home, Coming Back; Author: Reynolds Price; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I got about 100 pages in and never became engaged with his life; it was not interesting nor did he give me anything to care about.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: One of Us: Conjoined Twins and the Future of Normal; Author: Alice Domurat Dreger; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: This was a valuable topic but it could have been done as an article, rather than entire book. I found that Dreger repeated herself, talking and talking some more, on a topic she'd already made her point on. I did, however, appreciate a quote by Mary Wollstonecraft she left us to contemplate at the end: "it is justice, not charity, that is wanting in the world." Dreger's last line is then "let us now stop referring to children who undergo massive normalization's as 'real fighters,' and start recognizing that we are the ones who construct what they are fighting against".; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Orphan Master's Son; Author: Adam Johnson; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: A strong story on North Korea with very compelling characters. I couldn't put it down.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Goldfinch; Author: Donna Tartt; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: Great as a "beach book".; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You Are Now Less Dumb: How to Conquer Mob Mentality, How to Buy Happiness, and All the Other Ways to Outsmart Yourself; Author: David McRaney; Genres: non-fiction; Review: If you're like me and like learning about behavior, this book is for you. Full of referenced data and surprising facts about why we do the things we do.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey; Author: Jill Bolte Taylor; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: I loved this book! Taylor approaches the whole topic from the educated perspective of a neuroanatomist and at the same time as a human being considering the more emotional and philosophical side of life. She seamlessly ties the two together. I learned much about myself and just people in general. She doesn't do this in a touchy-feely way but in a scientific way. I will reference this book many times in my future so that I may keep my head in the space where it belongs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex; Author: Mary Roach; Genres: history, non-fiction, biography, historical fiction; Review: Hands down, Mary Roach is one of my favorite authors. She's hysterical, informative, and surprising. The only bad thing about Mary Roach is she hasn't written enough books; I'm done with them all and heart-broken.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Paying Guests; Author: Sarah Waters; Genres: history, mystery, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: I rated this two stars because it is not the type of book I like, but since a lot of people loved it and it was also on NPR's top ten for 2014, I figured I could go two. But it was too much Harlequin-esque for the whole first half. Didn't ring my bell.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Spring Snow; Author: Yukio Mishima; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This is between 4 and 5 stars, but the beauty of the writing and the way I had to keep contemplating it kicked it into the 5 star category. Lovely, interesting book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eustace Diamonds; Author: Anthony Trollope; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, romance, mystery; Review: If i considered more heavily that it was never a drudgery to pick this story up, I would put 4 stars. At the same time, it was a little too weighted on the soap opera side to receive 4 stars.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Plainsong (Plainsong, #1); Author: Kent Haruf; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I loved it. There's only a few books where the story and the writing take me to a calm, serene zen-like place - this was one of the few.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Ten Thousand Things; Author: Maria Dermout; Genres: history, paranormal, biography, historical fiction, fantasy, fiction; Review: This is a very thoughtful book; it's about human nature and about seeing life from the perspective of a culture probably not our own. It's also about being involved in the more spiritual side of our lives (and by spiritual, I don't mean: religious).; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Savage Harvest: A Tale of Cannibals, Colonialism, and Michael Rockefeller's Tragic Quest for Primitive Art; Author: Carl Hoffman; Genres: history, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: This was interesting enough to read but I felt that Hoffman started with his conclusion, and then found things that would support it. If there was something that didn't support his hypothesis, he just brushed it off.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Martian; Author: Andy Weir; Genres: thriller, crime, paranormal, fiction, fantasy, mystery; Review: This book needs to be read with the understanding that it is frivolous. That being said, it was a ton of fun. The main character, Watney, is a total crack-up, and the book was chock-full of science-based problems to solve; right down my alley.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Red Sky in Mourning: A True Story of Love, Loss, and Survival at Sea; Author: Tami Oldham Ashcraft; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: The writing and the drama are of the high school variety. This girl went through a really hard experience but her recounting is amateurish and disappointing. And unfortunately, she missed out on some important lessons in her experience. One example is when visiting Richard's parents after she gets back to land, she says: "I know their pain was as deep as mine. I know that it could not have been deeper - different yes, but not deeper." I find it amazingly egocentric to believe that the love you have for a man you've known for such a short period of time could possibly come close to what grieving parents must feel is one evidence of her high school drama perspective. Overall, the book had enough going for it that I finished it, but at the same time, I kind of feel that I've wasted my time.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Sweet and Low: A Family Story; Author: Rich Cohen; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: My husband had a kitten a long time ago. It never quit nursing off its mama. It became fat and sickly and died young. That's what the Sweet'N Low family reminds me of. Interesting and disturbing story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Americanah; Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: Depending on how you classify the book in literature, it may be a 4-star. However I was expecting it to spend more time on the thought-provoking cultural concepts than on the personal growth concepts; it seemed like a strange mix of the two. But that being said, it was a quick and mostly interesting read (I appreciated the second half more than the first.); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Imperial Reckoning: The Untold Story of Britain's Gulag in Kenya; Author: Caroline Elkins; Genres: history, young-adult, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: The recounting of British colonization in Kenya is horrifying. And almost more horrifying is the knowledge people had of it and yet how it was allowed to continue. Elkins does an excellent of supplying the information and data to give a clear and complete picture of this period. She gives the reader enough information to really internalize what happened in Kenya, but then she isn't satisfied and repeats similar stories too many times. I felt she went on too long.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics; Author: Daniel James Brown; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Excellent on-the-edge-of-your-seat story.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beautiful Ruins; Author: Jess Walter; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: This is a beautiful, thoughtful and thought-provoking book. There are so many quotes I could give as examples, but here is just one, "Then Pasquale turned his back and said the name again, to himself this time, in something less than a whisper, embarrassed by the hopeful breath that formed those words. Life, he thought, is a blatant act of imagination." Sure makes you think...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Winesburg, Ohio; Author: Sherwood Anderson; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: It's about life, about what's important, about where happiness lay and even about the existence of happiness in the first place. There's a lot to think about and chew over in this book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Go Set a Watchman; Author: Harper Lee; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Sure doesn't seem to be written by Harper Lee, either before OR after To Kill a Mockingbird. No thoughtfulness that isn't trite and the writing isn't magical. It was simply a "meh" book. Bummer. I am sorely disappointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption; Author: Bryan Stevenson; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: The writing was fine. But the work this man does is some of the most important work out there.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nightingale; Author: Kristin Hannah; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, romance, fiction; Review: A little too much like reading a movie script for my taste, but for its genre, people will really enjoy it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A Man Called Ove; Author: Fredrik Backman; Genres: fiction; Review: Laugh-out-loud funny and choke-you-up thoughtful; you run the gamut of emotions. Great book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Sense of an Ending; Author: Julian Barnes; Genres: thriller, crime, mystery, fiction; Review: If you're looking for a "beach read", this isn't the right book. But if you want something thought-provoking, this one is immensely so. An honest accounting about one's life and how it is lived. I'll re-read this at some point.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The All of It; Author: Jeannette Haien; Genres: history, fiction, thriller, crime, biography, historical fiction, mystery; Review: Full of thoughtfulness about life, truth, and happiness.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Under the Volcano; Author: Malcolm Lowry; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: If you like Faulkner and Kafka with a dash of Hemingway: this is the book for you. Not so much for me though; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Man Who Wasn't There: Investigations into the Strange New Science of the Self; Author: Anil Ananthaswamy; Genres: non-fiction; Review: Interesting topic, but relayed in a rather boring fashion.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Sparrow (The Sparrow, #1); Author: Mary Doria Russell; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: It's kind of a beach book but with a bit of a brutal edge.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wind, Sand and Stars; Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Excellent. Beautiful, soulful, thoughtful, meditative. This is high on my list of favorite books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Telling Room: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, Revenge, and the World's Greatest Piece of Cheese; Author: Michael Paterniti; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: Great book. About storytelling, truth, culture, what's important, and "the old ways". I would've given it 5 stars but I reserve that for only a few.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I'll Give You the Sun; Author: Jandy Nelson; Genres: fiction, young-adult, romance; Review: This is one of the best young adult books I've read for both story AND writing. The writing is clever and insightful, and the story is realistic with immensely relatable characters. Excellent choice for young adults.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Fishermen; Author: Chigozie Obioma; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: Brutal story. That's OK if there's something to learn from the brutality but I just didn't see the message. I wouldn't recommend this book.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: An Educator's Guide to Working with African American Students; Author: Chance W. Lewis; Genres: ; Review: I thought this book would give real-world, practical tools for working with underperforming students. However, it did not do anything of the sort. I am well-aware of the struggles: behavior problems, attendance problems, homework problems, expectations problems, and on and on. But I am not looking for more awareness, I am looking for concrete tools to address these problems. The book, disappointingly, did not deliver on this count.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Ministry of Utmost Happiness; Author: Arundhati Roy; Genres: history, biography, historical fiction, fiction; Review: I was somewhat disappointed but really, my expectations were sky high given that one of my most-loved books was The God of Small Things. And with The God of Small Things, I had to re-read it to really understand and pick up the deeper story. I intend to do the same with this title as well.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Koss Porta Pro On Ear Headphones with Case, Black / Silver; Brand: Koss; Review: After doing a bit of research this headphone was recommended as the best portable headphone in the price range, which I mostly agree with. The good: -Great sound quality. Bass booms and highs sound clear. -Much more comfortable than in-canal buds (this may be more of a personal choice). -Stylish but not too garish. The bad: -My hair gets caught in the adjustable band sometimes. -Feels little bit loose on my head, even when it's secure. Also, this is more of a peeve, but the included "carrying case" is really just terrible. It's very hard to fit the headphones in there, even when they are folded as small as they can possibly be. You can tell Koss really cheaped out on the material for the bag, it's just too small.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Zalman Zm-Mic1 High Sensitivity Headphone Microphone; Brand: Zalman; Review: This mic is made specifically for turning any pair of headphones into a headset, and it works perfectly. The cord is very long and has a good number of soft plastic clips for attachment, it even works with relatively thick cords. The sound quality is good, I have never had any complaints over Skype/Ventrillo. Clip it and forget it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MyGica V2VPro Video to VGA Converter / Video Switcher; Brand: Geniatech; Review: Does what it's supposed to. Sometimes one of the settings will randomly change when I am using the TV remote, which is weird because I didn't think this device had an IR receiver. Also, I wish it had a dedicated power off button, instead of having to hold down the menu button for 3 seconds.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Samsung Electronics 840 Pro Series 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive, 256GB; Brand: Samsung; Review: I have no qualms with the product (hence 5* review) but MAKE SURE YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO INSTALL! Besides the obvious cables, this drive is TINY. You will need some kind of hardware kit to mount it in a standard hard drive bay, and the screws as well. Make sure you have something like this or order it along with this product.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Xonar Dg Amp 5.1 Pci Sound Card Gx 2.5 Gaming Dolby Headphone; Brand: Asus; Review: This is a good sound card. It's inexpensive and has the power to drive your high impedance headphones. You will notice some improvement over onboard audio, as well as much higher volumes, but it's not going to blow your mind. What I would like to see with this card is an optional accessory, a front input with a volume knob that can connect directly to the card inside the PC.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Koss Portable Replacement Cushions; Brand: Koss; Review: A perfect fit for my Koss PortaPro (who would have guessed??) After a few years the ear pads started getting pretty thin and ratty. These replacement pads make my headphones look, feel, and sound brand new. I love it when electronics OEMs actually sell you replacement parts instead of a whole new product. Thanks Koss!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HDE USB Foot Pedal Video Game PC Control Hands Free Camera Footswitch; Brand: HDE; Review: Update April 2014: Well after a few weeks the pedal malfunctioned. It now constantly sends the "pressed key" signal whether or not I am holding it with my foot, rendering it useless. You get what you pay for after all. Documentation is minimal and the construction is flimsy, exactly what you would expect at this price range. It hasn't broken in the month I've had it, I'll update this review if it does. I bought it as a Mumble push-to-talk key and it works just fine.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Samsung BD-F5900 3D Wi-Fi Blu-ray Disc Player (2013 Model); Brand: Samsung; Review: If you don't have a "smart TV" with built in apps, this is a good solution. Like most Samsung TV products it's a little slow to respond, and the visual design of the user interface is nothing to write home about. It does function well, and as a bonus the remote works with a Samsung TV right out of the box. What I like about it: -Very quiet -Nice aesthetics, especially the touch buttons on top of the unit A few niggles that annoy me: -It takes a while to connect to WiFi. About 20 seconds after the system has booted and you can navigate the home screen. -Can't add your favorite apps to the home screen. You have to go through the menus to the app section.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: FiiO E10 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier; Brand: FiiO; Review: Update: I've had this device for a few weeks now so I'd like to mention that it does generate a small amount of noise. I've tested it with several different USB cables and ports, so unless something is wrong with my computer it has to be the device. This is not a deal breaker, since the noise is only noticeable when there is no other audio, and it usually goes away after a few seconds. I bought this item used, so I was a little scared when it came in the mail and Windows did not recognize it. After a little troubleshooting it turned out to be a faulty USB cable. The DAC/amp itself works great. Crystal clear sound, and I can change the volume freely without any distortion. It packs a punch too. I'm using it to power a set of low impedence HD555s (50 Ohm) and it gets too loud at the "2" setting, so it should have no problem driving higher impedance drivers. The only comment I have is that this thing is TINY. I didn't even realize it had come in until I checked my mailbox, it came in a padded envelope (I was expecting a box.) It's about the size of a 5 pack of matchboxes. I'm using it as a desktop amp, but it can go into my bag if I need an amp on the road.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brainwavz Quartz Headphone Stand For All Headphone Sizes; Brand: BRAINWAVZ; Review: It's got a nice heft and it's big enough for just about any headphone. It's made out of a clear resin which looks nice enough, although there are small bubbles trapped in the joints. The only thing I don't really like is that the "hook" for resting your headphones on is a little small. You need to have care when placing them, can't just toss em on there. At this price range, most of your other options are either flimsy plastic or a shelf hook. I think this is the best choice in its price category.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monoprice 109964 IR Extender Over HDMI; Brand: Monoprice; Review: The product itself works as advertised. I put the IR blaster in my cabinet and pointed it at a door covered with aluminum foil. The foil reflects the IR signal to all the devices inside. The receiver works great with my LCD TV. I sit about 10 feet from the TV and it picks up the signal no problem. One problem, and it should be obvious just from the product picture. The way that the IR receiver/blaster cable hooks up to the HDMI adapter means that you'll need a lot of free space around your HDMI plug. If you don't have extra space (for example, if one end of the wire connects to an HDMI splitter) then you will need some swivel adapters to give your plug more flexibility. You should check your setup before you buy, and maybe buy some just in case anyway. Lastly, the product doesn't come with any instructions, but it's pretty simple to set up. Just remember that "RX" is receive and "TX" is transmit. Set both adapters to "IR" and you should be good to go. If you need to troubleshoot you can use a phone camera to test the transmitter, most digital cameras should pick up IR signals and display them as a white/red light.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Coolerguys Pre-Set Thermal Controlled Cooling Kits for Cabinets, AV, and Components (Triple 120mm, Thermal Plastic); Brand: Coolerguys; Review: Okay let's just get this out of the way: it works, and it's fairly silent. This is a quality product which I recommend. Now for more detailed thoughts: what you're buying here is an all-in-one kit for putting a couple of fans and a simple sensor in your cabinet. It includes all the hardware (even the mounting wood screws.) The sensor control unit has room for 4 fan inputs, so you could theoretically expand this system to push more air out or buy another couple of fans as an intake. The controller accepts a standard 3 pin input so any fan should do. The kit is really easy to put together. If you can follow some simple instructions and the thought of taking a saw and a screwdriver to your cabinet doesn't send you into a panic then you can install this. It shouldn't even take more than an hour all in all. I bears noting that the faceplate that this kit comes with is a thick plastic. One side is textured with a fine grain so it's not completely awful looking, but a punched metal plate would have been a lot nicer. I recommend installing this kit where it won't be seen. Due to the plastic parts it seems to me that this product is priced a little too high for what it is. I understand that perhaps due to lower volume of product it wouldn't be possible to price it lower, but for what you get it just seems too expensive. There's not even any way to program your own range of temperatures into the logic controller, it's either 81-88F or always on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: C&E HDMI-HDMI3 10' HDMI Male-Male HDTV Cable, Black; Brand: PTC; Review: Great cables at a great price. All the connections are solidly made and the signal is crystal clear. Cheap cables are all you need for residential purposes. A digital signal doesn't degrade over such short distances.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: myCharge Hub 3000 mAh Power Bank, RFAM-0228 (Silver); Brand: myCharge; Review: I bought the 3000 mAh model from Best Buy, as I was in the city and had no other options and I NEEDED a pre-charged battery pack to get me through the night. The battery did charge my phone (Nexus 4) but there are major issues, the first of which is the advertised capacity. My phone has a 2100mAh battery capacity and this pack has NEVER charged my phone more than 40%. I've done multiple tests and this value is consistent. Simple math: 2100mAh * 0.40 = 840mAh! A far cry from the advertised 3000mAh. With that out of the way, there are a lot of things I do like about this product: -Included charge cable -Convenient battery indicator (the power button glows a certain color when you press it, indicating the charge level) -Built in micro-USB and Apple mini-lightening adapters. -Small and convenient form factor. What I don't like: -The 90 degree angle on the adapter makes an awkward fit in a bag/pocket -The low charging capacity If the manufacturer was more honest in advertising, I would rate this product higher; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: VELCRO Brand ONE WRAP Thin Ties | Strong & Reusable | Perfect for Fastening Wires & Organizing Cords |; Brand: VELCRO Brand; Review: These velcro ties come in rolls of 25 each. I actually like this better than individual straps, it's easy to keep them together. The first tie is cut off halfway and does not come with the eyelet, but I don't know if this counts as one of the 25 in the roll. Either way there's more than enough of them, a 100 pack like this should last several years assuming personal use. These straps are thin and short, they are perfect for managing cables in your office and living room. I wouldn't use them to secure anything valuable, they not that strong. They will keep cables together and in place. I like to have one of them on each of my portable device charges, so I can keep the cables neat in my luggage when I travel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fosmon HD1832 Intelligent 5x1 5-Port HDMI Switch/Switcher with IR Remote and 1.5 Meter USB Power Cable (Supports 3D); Brand: Fosmon; Review: It works well, but the automatic input switching does not seem to quite work as advertised. I have 4 devices hooked up this: a custom media streamer, a Motorola cable box, a PS3, and a WiiU. The only product that causes automatic input switching is the WiiU, and the device does not switch back to the previous inputs once I turn off the WiiU. I have to take off a star for misleading advertising.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Home & Tools Captive Cables | Desktop Cable/Wire Organizer and Management Solution | Best Value 9 Pack on Amazon!; Brand: Home & Tools; Review: I use these to control my mouse and keyboard cords at my home office. They work great for that purpose, the adhesive has been on for a few months now and doesn't show any signs of weakening or wearing. I'm even using a few of them upside-down and they're still going strong. Haven't tried to remove any yet, but I wouldn't put them on any expensive or nice surfaces just to be safe.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MicroBypass Parking Brake Switch Fully Automatic Video in Motion Interface for Pioneer AVH-4100NEX AVH-4200NEX; Brand: MicroBypass; Review: Worked perfectly! Comes with simple instructions, shipped quickly. No complaints.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VIMVIP USB & 3.5mm AUX Extension Flush Mount 2 Meter Audio Cable, 1/8 AUX Car Bike Boat Motercycle Lead; Brand: VIMVIP; Review: Bought it to use with Pioneer AVI-4100NEX. Works perfectly. I took out one of the cigarette lighters on my dashboard and put this in it's place, it fits perfectly.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pioneer AVH-4100NEX in-Dash Multimedia DVD Receiver with 7" WVGA Touchscreen Display; Brand: Pioneer; Review: In short: this is a fantastic head unit with tons of features. Putting this into your car can upgrade your stereo to be on par with any modern entertainment system. Android Auto and CarPlay are platforms controlled by Google and Apple, respectively, so it would not be fair to Pioneer to judge this unit based on how they perform. But of course that is the main attraction for this head unit, so I will comment on them. Suffice it to say, as far as Pioneer is concerned, the integration is pretty good. Android Auto: I like this platform better than CarPlay at the moment, mainly because of the support for third party apps. You have plenty of choices when it comes to music, podcast, messaging, and audiobook players. Navigation is limited to Google Maps, which is a bummer but GMaps is a pretty great navigation app so it's not a huge deal. The only other thing I would like to have is the option to use VoiP services with the dialer (think Skype or Hangouts). Right now it's limited to phone numbers. "OK Google" voice search works nicely. Android Auto locks out your phone, you cannot use it while it is plugged in to the head unit. If you turn off Android Auto then you will be forced to uplug your phone and plug it back in to return to the interface. Apple CarPlay: A decent platform, but there is a long way to go. Right now you are limited to Apple's first party apps. If you get your audiobooks from Overdrive or Audible then you're out of luck, you'll have to play them through your phone (but thankfully you still have iPod style controls on the head unit.) Apple Maps is pretty lackluster compared to GMaps. Being able to use 3rd party apps like Waze would greatly elevate this platform. I did not try out Siri eyes-free but I imagine it works just like regular Siri. CarPlay doesn't lock out your phone, which is nice. Pros: -Smartphone support for Android Auto and CarPlay, mixed platform familes don't have to choose one or the other -Great bluetooth support when you don't want to wire your phone in (supports dialing, streaming, voice commands.) -Tons of inputs and features (RCA, HDMI, USB, reversing camera, second screen output for the kids in the backseat) -Nice industrial design. There is a maximum amount of screen real-estate and a minimum of physical buttons. -Includes an IR remote that controls DVD and basic music functions. Probably won't get used a lot unless you have a DVD playing for the kids in the backseat, or you don't have steering wheel controls. Cons: -The physical buttons (except for the "home" button) are all flush with the bezel, there is no way to know by touch which button you are pressing. This means you will need to take your eyes off the road to hit the volume and play control buttons. -Interface design is pretty ugly. You can tell it was made by engineers rather than graphic designers. It's not anything; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Backup CameraEsky Car Rear View 180° Viewing Angle 100% Waterproof High-Definition CCD 2 LED Night Vision; Brand: Esky; Review: Pretty easy to install. The included composite video cable was more than sufficient to reach from my license plate to the center console and it tucks away nicely into the floor trim (installed on 2004 & 2010 Chevy Malibus). The power cable is a little bit on the short side, I had to use cable extensions to reach all the way to my backup lights. However this is probably a vehicle specific issue, my lights were located on the trunk door and so the wire path was especially long. For most vehicles the wires will be in the rear bumper so there should be no issue. The product is as you see pictured. It's not pretty but it gets the job done. Visibility is great in the daytime and good enough at night.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: uxcell 29.5cm Computer PSU ATX 24 Pin Male to Female Extension Power Cable; Brand: SODIAL(R); Review: I have a few oddball 10-pin and 12-pin ATX connectors that I had to have extended, so I bought a few of these and used a jigsaw to cut them down to size. They work fine so far, but I'm taking off 1 star because one of the wires popped out of the pin and it was extremely difficult to reattach it. To be fair, I was pulling on the wires, but I expect an extension cord to be a little hardier than this.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Steam Link; Brand: by
Valve; Review: The Steam Link is a great way to project your gaming PC on your living room TV. Let there be no confusion, this isn't a stand alone console. It's just a way to stream your PC's output over your home network. A Steam Controller is highly recommended, it was practically made for the Link. They work pretty well together, with the controller having a dedicated 'Steam' button for turning the Link on and accessing the Steam client overlay when in games (it works like a 'home' button on a traditional console.) This product is not for everybody. I've always been big on PC gaming, but I've kept a Playstation in the living room because: 1. Some games just don't get released on the PC and.. 2. Sometimes you just want to sit on your couch and play games on the big TV. This is especially true for third person action games which used to be console exclusive. Obviously the Link can't do much about problem #1, but that's becoming less and less of an issue these days. Publishers know that putting games on Steam is a good idea, PC gamers are not just a bunch of filthy pirates (well, most of us) and there are sales to be made. In fact I prefer the PC to my PlayStation because I can always play my games no matter how old they are, and there's always fantastic sales to add more games to the Steam catalog at rock bottom prices. The performance of the Link itself is pretty good, though it's dependent on your network and obviously it will never look any better than what your PC can do already. There is minimal lag, but it may be too much for a really fast paced shooter or racing game. The price you pay for the convenience of gaming on the couch is that you won't be as competitive online. One more thing to note, while the Link will technically work on a wireless connection this is not recommended. You need to be set up for an Ethernet cable. This might be a significant additional investment for some people, it's something to keep in mind.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Anchor - THE ORIGINAL Under-Desk Headphone Stand Mount; Brand: Elevation Lab; Review: This is a simple product that is well made and works great. What else do you need?; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: White Frame LOCS Hardcore Sunglasses; Brand: Locs; Review: I ordered these as a gift!!!! They are loved!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Locs Hardcore Gangster Oversized Shield Sunglasses - Free Microfiber Pouch - Several Colors Available!; Brand: Locs; Review: ordered as a gift! I think they where way, WAY too large!!! but he seemed to like em. ( when I say large I mean like clown size large!! ); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Genluna Women's Act Like A Racerback Vest Top; Brand: VIP; Review: nice as a night time t.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forever Womens Work Out Print Side Text Stretchy Leggings Trousers; Brand: Forever; Review: this item was very comical when I received it!!! the fabric was practically see through!!! the legggings where extremely long and I am 5'8". I had about 6 inches of stacked fabric! the waist was too small but large at the same time and I normally wear a M/L in women's U.S. size. it had a very high waist which was baggy. these will not be worn for fitness to say the least. maybe as cover ups for my swim wear, or pj bottoms for the winter? if you buy these you want to make sure you have extra long t-shirts to wear with these! These are closer to stockings then leggings.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: HOT FROM HOLLYWOOD Women's Elastic Waist White Outline Active Lounge Shorts; Brand: ; Review: super see-through and very tigh!! sleeping shorts for sure.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cocoship Retro Vintage Polka Dot One Piece Pin Up Bikini Monokinis Swimsuit; Brand: COCOSHIP; Review: love this suite !!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chocolate Geneva Crystal Rhinestone Chronograph Watch with Metal Link Band; Brand: Geneva; Review: I understand that these watches R considered boyfriend watches, but not only were the extra large and loose the sound the claspa made could be heard from the next room and sounded very cheap. I was disappointed.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: White Black 2 Pack Geneav Crystal Rhinestone Large Face Watch with Silicone Jelly Link Band; Brand: NYKKOLA; Review: I was leaving for vacation and needed some watches and did not want to take my expensive watches with me. please came and great time and worked beautifully. very comfortable easy to read but definitely not waterproof.! lol, it became waterlogged, the white one, as my son and I ran into the ocean for the first time! it will make for an interesting story with the time frozen at 326 pm! I would definitely order another set again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SEXY SPARKLES Dangling Letters Clip on Pendant Charm for Bracelet or Necklace; Brand: SEXY SPARKLES; Review: Happy with my order!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: 925 Italy Sterling Silver Large Italian Horn Pendant with an 18" Link Necklace (I-961); Brand: JOTW; Review: This arrived in great time. I'm disappointed with the weight of it. I knew it would be small but I would have to describe these as extra small. About the size of your pinky nail to its first knuckle. The chain is also small and tarnished black after 3 weeks of wear. I will replace the chain and most likely add my horn with my cross.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tulucky Womens Summer Fashion Angel Wing Loose Tops O-Neck T Shirts; Brand: Tulucky; Review: The shirt was described very well and I was extremely happy when it arrived by the texture of it. Very soft fabric. the fabric is very comfortable and moves easily something similar to Under Armour! i order medium and it was very flattering tightness in certain areas lose enough and others and the life was perfect! I will definitely order again from this company.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clip on "Mom" Heart Dangle Charm Pendant for European Clip on Charm Jewelry w/ Lobster Clasp; Brand: SEXY SPARKLES; Review: While the other charms that where ordered came out beautiful, the detail of the"mom" looks a little cheap.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pugster Claddagh Clover Friendship & Love Celtic Dangle Bead Fits Pandora Charms Bracelet; Brand: Pugster; Review: Very cheap looking. The details are hard to make out. This was a gift to my step daughter to put on her Pandora bracelet, I had to point everything out to her! The hands, the heart, the crown and the Irish knotting that went around. Lol, not the kind of first impression I was hoping for for a gift to her.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Cando 10-1513 Green Twist-n-Bend Hand Exerciser, Medium Resistance; Brand: Cando; Review: I used this while in Rehab for knee replacement. The center believed in working the upper body muscles as well as the legs. I really liked the results so when I purchased it, I knew that I would use it. It sits on the chair next to me while I watch TV> Since it is there, I pick it up and do the exercises without even thinking about them. I would recommend this unit for anyone especially couch potatoes :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cando 10-1510 Tan Twist-n-Bend Hand Exerciser, XX-Light Resistance; Brand: Cando; Review: I used this while in Rehab for knee replacement. The center believed in working the upper body muscles as well as the legs. I really liked the results so when I purchased it, I knew that I would use it. It sits on the chair next to me while I watch TV> Since it is there, I pick it up and do the exercises without even thinking about them. I would recommend this unit for anyone especially couch potatoes :); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RipStik Ripster Caster Board - Blue; Brand: Razor; Review: Much too advanced for my 7 year old Grandson. It was too scary for him, very flexible, requiring very good balance skills. Perhaps in a few years we will try again..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wilson Advisory Staff David Wright Youth Baseball Glove; Brand: Wilson; Review: My southpaw grandson LOVES IT; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easton E100T Baseball Tote Bag; Brand: Easton; Review: Holds the glove and bat beautifully and it is GREEN Hooray!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Easton S50 Youth Baseball Bat; Brand: Easton; Review: My Grandson is chomping at the bit waiting for the season to begin. He LOVES His bat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jugs Vision-Enhanced Green Poly Baseballs (One Dozen); Brand: Jugs; Review: My grandsons favorite color :); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Bae Abermaw; City: Barmouth Gwynedd North Wales Wales; Review: Very pleasant surroundings and stay but could be so much better with a little more effort. As we arrived the cleaner was on the stairs and even though that night and following morning we were spotting spiders and cobwebs every where. As mentioned in a few other posts we also had the black drops on the carpet edges in our room. I put it down to damp as was told the hotel had been run down and closed for 2 years before current owner took over. Could do with new carpets of a darket colour, decor every where white which gives an airy new look. Lounge area very nice and outside seating area with stunning view over bay. Shower in room either cold or hot I couldnt get a happy medium- excellent breakfast and so easy to book online. Advertised as award winning and 3 stars but has only been open since March in current form and all the awards on the dining room wall were dated 2005-6 etc presumably from previous owners. Would recommend as early days. Great potential; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sol Sun Beach Apartments by Melia; City: Playa de Fanabe Adeje Tenerife Canary Islands; Review: Very nice complex close to the beach.8 nights b&b for a family of four. Good choice of breakfasts all buffet style but hot items not kept very hot at all on display. Pool good and entertainment provided nightly by hotel by pool bar. Only criticism in that room wasnt air conditioned as it was very hot that week nor was the floor brushed or mopped by the maids at all during our stay. You need to get up early for a sun lounger even though it stated you weren't to reserve any with the usual towel trick everyone was at it and we were entertained twice by arguments when peoples towels were removed by others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fasthotel Dunkerque; City: Grande Synthe Nord Hauts de France; Review: I wasnt expecting much of this hotel on the last night of our European road trip simply because of its location and looks. I thought it was going to be something akin to an F1 establishment but I was pleasantly surprised. Twin room for two was a little on the small side but whole place was clean and fresh, site looked new or had just been made over. Did not eat there that night but restaurant was full and food looked good. Breakfast in the morning was good with the usual continental things. Friendly dog wandering around which some have complained about on this site but during our trip it seems that the Europeans are a lot more relaxed about dogs as they were allowed in shops and restaurants wherever we went.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Berggasthaus Sucka; City: Triesenberg; Review: very much like the other reviews, stunning location off the beaten track up in the hills with beautiful views. Clean with good food, rooms more along the lines of a hostel with wc/showers etc down the corridor but not a problem. Loads of character and surprisingly because of booking.com visited by people from all over the world.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Churchill Hotel; City: York North Yorkshire England; Review: Very charactful place but bar and dining areas very dark. Booked a delux double and was very shocked to o end up on the bridal suite which was very nice but noisy at night as it faced theain road and only had single glazing. Also was woken up around 1am by someone vacuuming! Skipped breakfast due to price but the hotel is so close to the city centre we had plenty of places to chose from there. Parking £10 a night which i missed even though it was mentioned, other reviewers have commented on this i see.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Collapse; Author: Visit Amazon's Richard Stephenson Page; Review: Really enjoyable.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Night Comes; Author: Visit Amazon's Dan Walsh Page; Review: Ths is not the book robin reads was offering it was showing a book called whispered rain, I have read When night comes enjoyed it 5 stars but at least once a week when I choose a book from ROBIN READS its not the book they are offering. I don't know how to reach they're site to tell them maybe Amazon can figure out the problem. Please; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade Of Vampire 2: A Shade Of Blood; Author: Visit Amazon's Bella Forrest Page; Review: I don't read much fantasy but I really enjoy this series. I finish one and download the next 1 or 2 books. I am a Twilight fan read that series was the same about them couldn't read them fast enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Shade of Vampire 2: A Shade of Blood; Author: Bella Forrest; Review: I don't read much fantasy but I really enjoy this series. I finish one and download the next 1 or 2 books. I am a Twilight fan read that series was the same about them couldn't read them fast enough.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Quiet Game; Author: Visit Amazon's Greg Iles Page; Review: Greg illes is a genuine writer. I wait for the next book on bended knees. If I could give this authors books a 10 would certainly would.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Magnavox MDR533H/F7 Hard Disc Drive and DVD Recorder (2013 Model); Brand: Magnavox; Review: Very friendly and easy to use. Recording quality is very high and you can record from almost any source. You are not tied to any cable company to record your programs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SoundBot® SB571 Bluetooth Wireless Speaker for 12 hrs Music Streaming & Hands-Free Calling w/ 6W + 6W 40mm Driver; Brand: Soundbot; Review: Great sound, good quality for the price. very satisfied!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IMAGE Full Complete RFID Door Access Control system Kit set including 280kg 620LB Electric Magnetic Strike Lock; Brand: IMAGE; Review: Easy to install, just one mistake in the programation manual.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bluetooth Headphones, TOTU Wireless Sports Earphones in Ear Earbuds W/Mic Noise Cancelling Secure Fit for Gym Running Workout (IPX5; Brand: TOTU; Review: Good product, good price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: VTech IS6200 DECT 6.0 Cordless Headset Only for VTech and AT&T Corded and Cordless Phones; Brand: VTech; Review: Light weight. Excellent sound quality. The battery is not charging after 3 months of use!!; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Electronics |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: True Lies (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman (1989); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Batman Forever (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear and Present Danger (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Stargate (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Generations (1994); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Outbreak (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cliffhanger (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Net, The (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fugitive, The (1993); Genres: Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waterworld (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Natural Born Killers (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Addams Family Values (1993); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Babe (1995); Genres: Children, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Santa Clause, The (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hills Cop III (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Taxi Driver (1976); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Congo (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Firm, The (1993); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Judge Dredd (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Specialist, The (1994); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mask, The (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold (1994); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Western; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Coneheads (1993); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: French Kiss (1995); Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nell (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tombstone (1993); Genres: Action, Drama, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rob Roy (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Species (1995); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I.Q. (1994); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Nine Months (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ed Wood (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Léon: The Professional (a.k.a. The Professional) (Léon) (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995); Genres: Action; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Casper (1995); Genres: Adventure, Children; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Johnny Mnemonic (1995); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mortal Kombat (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: First Knight (1995); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Junior (1994); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Don Juan DeMarco (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Tommy Boy (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Demolition Man (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bridges of Madison County, The (1995); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Showgirls (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Miracle on 34th Street (1994); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (Frankenstein) (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Drop Zone (1994); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Home Alone (1990); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crow, The (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Fantasy, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brady Bunch Movie, The (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Boys on the Side (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: In the Line of Fire (1993); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flintstones, The (1994); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Airheads (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Billy Madison (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heavy Metal (1981); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Just Cause (1995); Genres: Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rumble in the Bronx (Hont faan kui) (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Virtuosity (1995); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Houseguest (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995); Genres: Adventure, Children, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Maverick (1994); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Last Action Hero (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult (1994); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Major Payne (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993); Genres: Action, Comedy, War; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Jungle Book, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Children, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cops and Robbersons (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tales from the Crypt Presents: Demon Knight (1995); Genres: Horror, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wyatt Earp (1994); Genres: Western; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Money Train (1995); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lord of Illusions (1995); Genres: Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Vampire in Brooklyn (1995); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerky Boys, The (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Free Willy (1993); Genres: Adventure, Children, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Next Karate Kid, The (1994); Genres: Action, Children, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Powder (1995); Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Beverly Hillbillies, The (1993); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Serial Mom (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hellraiser: Bloodline (1996); Genres: Action, Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Basketball Diaries, The (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Village of the Damned (1995); Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wes Craven's New Nightmare (Nightmare on Elm Street Part 7: Freddy's Finale, A) (1994); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Super Mario Bros. (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Tales from the Hood (1995); Genres: Action, Crime, Horror; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: RoboCop 3 (1993); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shadow, The (1994); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dragonheart (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rock, The (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Screamers (1995); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hard Target (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminal Velocity (1994); Genres: Action, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Immortal Beloved (1994); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Highlander III: The Sorcerer (a.k.a. Highlander: The Final Dimension) (1994); Genres: Action, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goofy Movie, A (1995); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flower of My Secret, The (La flor de mi secreto) (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Cable Guy, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crow: City of Angels, The (1996); Genres: Action, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Everyone Says I Love You (1996); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills (1996); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Preacher's Wife, The (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mars Attacks! (1996); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Albino Alligator (1996); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Forbidden Christ, The (Cristo proibito, Il) (1950); Genres: Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Adrenalin: Fear the Rush (1996); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Substance of Fire, The (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Citizen Ruth (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: One Fine Day (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Daylight (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sudden Death (1995); Genres: Action; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Executive Decision (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Eraser (1996); Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: First Contact (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Grand Majestic Plaza Hotel; City: Prague Bohemia; Review: Excellent stay in this hotel. Everything was spotless. Service was excellent. The only negatives were very small towels and 2 single duvets on a kingsize bed! Other than that - perfect. Nice quiet street, away from the busy trams and traffic. Definitely recommend it.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MacKinnon Country House Hotel; City: Kyleakin Isle of Skye The Hebrides Scotland; Review: We agree with virtually all the bad reviews unfortunately. The same surly woman on check-in with all the awkward questions about id and previous destination and no information given about wifi and the honesty bar. The following morning it was very different as we had great service from a very nice young man. And the breakfast was good. The place is shabby and quirky and not that clean. But it's shame about the surly woman. I hope you take note of all these reviews....; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Shieldaig Lodge; City: Gairloch Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: Just happened upon this place after visiting Red Point beach. Very welcoming host gave us tea and delicious shortbread in a room with stunning views over the bay. We'll definitely be coming back here for a proper stay!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ewich House; City: Crianlarich Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland; Review: What a find, originally chosen as dog friendly. Very welcoming all round. Guest lounge was very comfortable and our hosts even lit the fire. Lovely room and excellent breakfast. Will definitely return.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: No 29 Well Street B B; City: Moffat Dumfries and Galloway Scotland; Review: After an horrendous journey my welcome couldn't have been better from Mark and Dawn. The room was great, clean and warm. Very dog friendly, my dog was even provided with his own bowl. The breakfast was amazing. I'll definitely be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: MLB '47 Franchise Fitted Hat; Brand: '47; Review: Fit seems a little smaller than normal. Have this to my 10 year old son. He loves it!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: CONDOR Double Rifle Case; Brand: CONDOR; Review: Awesome case!! So much room. Holds 2 rifles and 2 pistols. Extra large pouch in the front with 3 smaller ones attached. Great great great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Franklin Sports MLB Shok-Sorb Neo Batting Gloves (Pair); Brand: Franklin Sports; Review: Nice feeling gloves! For was perfect. True fit; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CONDOR Tactical Double AR/AK Mag Pouch; Brand: CONDOR; Review: Fits my Arsenal 556 mags with no issue. 3 to be exact in each pouch. Would easily fit 3 pmags; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: MLB '47 Franchise Fitted Hat; Brand: '47; Review: Fit seems a little smaller than normal. Have this to my 10 year old son. He loves it!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Franklin Sports MLB Shok-Sorb Neo Batting Gloves (Pair); Brand: Franklin Sports; Review: Nice feeling gloves! For was perfect. True fit; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: TRUGLO TRU-TEC Compact 20mm Tactical Red Dot Sight; Brand: TRUGLO; Review: Very nice sight for the price. Bought this for the CZ scorpion rifle. Co witness with factory sights. Comes with mount for the AR platform. This red dot is very similar to the primary arms advanced red dot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ultimate Arms Gear Military Surplus AK47 AK74 AKM Kalashnikov SKS 7.62x39mm Rifle Original Trap Storage Butt Stock Buttstock Cleaning Tool; Brand: Ultimate Arms Gear; Review: Fits perfect in my Arsenal butt stock; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 5.11 TDU Tactical Belt, Non-Metal, 1.5-inch, Style 59551; Brand: 5.11; Review: Nicely constructed belt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 5.11 TDU Tactical Belt, Non-Metal, 1.5-inch, Style 59551; Brand: 5.11; Review: Nicely constructed belt.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Daisy 980040-446 .177 Caliber BB's, 4.5-Milimeter, 4000-Count; Brand: Daisy; Review: As always. Great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TALON Grips for Springfield XD-S 9mm/.45; Brand: TALON Grips; Review: Love these; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RTIC Stainless Steel Can Cooler 12oz; Brand: RTIC; Review: Awesome. Girlfriend loves them. Like the yeti; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daisy MFG Amber Shooting Glasses; Brand: Daisy; Review: They do what they are suppose to do; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Strike Industries 1911 Torx Grip Screws With Stainless Steel x 4; Brand: Strike Industries; Review: Nice screws for my champion.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MagLite Accessory MAG-TAC Nylon Belt Holster, Black; Brand: MagLite; Review: Fits my magtac perfectly; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Sports_and_Outdoors |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Richards Homewares 6847 Travel Shoe Bag (Set of 3), 12"x15", Black; Brand: Richards Homewares; Review: Use them all the time!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Mens Womens Leather Bracelet, Love Infinity Charm Bangle, Fit 7-9 inch, Brown Silver; Brand: KONOV; Review: Totally fell apart the third time I wore it. Oh, and the infinity symbol was tarnished pretty bad. Too bad, because for the price, I didnt' think it would be as nice looking as it was.....; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Metal Factory Sterling Silver 925 Cubic Zirconia CZ Criss Cross X Long Ring; Brand: Metal Factory; Review: I love it, but the stones keep falling out!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sterling Silver 925 Gold/ Rose Gold Bezel-set Zirconia Curved Bar Ear Climber Crawler Cuff Studs Hypoallergenic Earrings; Brand: ; Review: beautiful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Mens Womens Leather Rope Bracelet, Tribal Braided Cuff Bangle, Brown Black Silver; Brand: KONOV; Review: great deal for the price! I love the way it clasps however, it can be difficult to get back off your arm! but other than that, i love it; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: KONOV Mens Womens Leather Bracelet, Love Infinity Charm Cuff Bangle, Black Silver; Brand: KONOV; Review: this thing fell apart the very first time I wore it! it's crap! Don't waste your money!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: ALLureLove Womens Sexy Lingerie Open Crotch Leotard Teddy Nightwear Lace Miniskirt Babydoll; Brand: ALLureLove; Review: Too short waisted.; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael A. Singer Page; Review: This book is wonderful and so enlightened. I learned so much from this book . it came highly recommended and the read meet my expectation; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself; Author: Visit Amazon's Michael A. Singer Page; Review: This book is wonderful and so enlightened. I learned so much from this book . it came highly recommended and the read meet my expectation; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Secrets of True Happiness; Author: Tai Sheridan Ph.D.; Review: The poems made me reflection life and smile. They were simple words put together in a very special way that connected to my heart.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Color of the Soul (Thorndike Press Large Print Christian Fiction); Author: Visit Amazon's Tracey Bateman Page; Review: This is one of the best reads I've experienced in a long time. It had me on the edge of my seat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sinners & Saints; Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Christopher Murray Page; Review: I enjoyed the book and the Ladies antics. I thought the writing to be superb! I cannot wait to read more of there collaborations.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fortune & Fame: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Christopher Murray Page; Review: I've grown to love both characters. Just when I think I have it all figured out....they do something awesome. And I am truly waiting on a book telling May Frances story; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Carter Boys (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Desiree Page; Review: This story has it all. Great storyline, interesting characters. I found myself mesmerized as each character in the story drew me into their life. And before I knew it my heart was cheering for the Carter boys to find love!!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cane River; Author: Visit Amazon's Lalita Tademy Page; Review: The characters, the story! one, the strength of survival a d the power of submission is all woven throughout this story from beginning to end.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Frumos Womens Tunic 3/4 Sleeve Comfy Loose Fit Tie Dye Tunic Top; Brand: Frumos; Review: Comfy, hangs very nicely.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Women's Elastic Safety Under Shorts Pants Leggings Render US 6-20; Brand: X-WOMEN; Review: Bought this in an 8, I generally wear a 6. Fits beautifully. Terrific, comfortable dress for hot weather. Nice detailing. Lovely with leggings.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Calvin Klein Performance Women's Oversized Tunic Sweatshirt; Brand: ; Review: This is made to show off your derriere in a rather obvious way. The stretchy bottom bit tucks firmly under your it in an odd way that will not flatter many shapes. My boyfriend wanted me to send it back but it is comfy for hanging out.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Colour Works Women's 100% Merino Wool V-Neck Cardigan Sweater with Shell Button; Brand: Colour Works; Review: Good-looking, lightweight sweater.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Alki'i Womens Drawstring Woven Linen Jogger With Zipped Pocket; Brand: Alki'i; Review: Nice, but somewhat heavier weight than expected. Nice fit.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chooka Women's Riding Boot; Brand: ; Review: These are nice-looking boots. Though the rubber makes them stiff and a bit heavy, these were nevertheless a very good deal for northern California rainy winter weather.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Luxehome Women's Cozy Fleece House Slippers; Brand: Luxehome; Review: Very nice, comfy slippers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Womens Fuzzy Slipper Socks Soft Cabin Warm Cute Cozy Fluffy Winter Christmas Slipper Socks; Brand: EBMORE; Review: A great deal, these socks just fit my woman's 8 1/2-9 shoe sized feet after washing. They are comfy and I love the way they look, but they are a bit short. You can see my leg between the top of the sock and my leggings, which I don't like.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Zircon MetalliScanner m40- FFP Handheld Electronic Metal Detector Use on Dry Wall, Concrete, Lathe and Plaster, Stucco and; Brand: Zircon; Review: Works great, used it to find nails/metal in 300 yr old barn beams I ran through table saw-saved my planer blades a beating for sure; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: TR Industrial 88016 FX Series Collapsible Measuring Wheel, Yellow/Black; Brand: TR Industrial; Review: Haven't had a chance to use it yet due to snow, but it seems solid and the measurement numbers are large enough to see easily from distance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kreg KHC-PREMIUM Face Clamp,Kreg,KHC-PREMIUM" />; Brand: Kreg; Review: If you like woodworking and you don't have a Kreg jig, you are missing a huge tool to make your projects better; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kreg K5 Pocket-Hole Jig; Brand: Kreg; Review: If you like woodworking and you don't have a Kreg jig, you are missing a huge tool to make your projects better; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PneumaticPlus SAW4000M-N04BG-MEP Compressed Air Filter Regulator Combo Piggyback Style 1/2" NPT - Manual Drain, Metal; Brand: PneumaticPlus; Review: works great, well packaged; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Tools_and_Home_Improvement |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: PHTLS Prehospital Trauma Life Support, 6e (Phtls: Basic & Advanced Prehospital Trauma Life Support); Author: NAEMT; Review: this book is an amazing reference book. great for any paramedic or medical person. the diagrams are well written and the step by step procedures for the skills are well put together.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Medical Case Studies for the Paramedic; Author: Visit Amazon's Stephen J. Rahm Page; Review: This book is an amazing guide to help study for class or the National Registry computer based exam. It is also great for help in doing oral scenarios as it has the answers already in the book. Great book for all rookies.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: JavaScript & jQuery: The Missing Manual; Author: Visit Amazon's David Sawyer McFarland Page; Review: I bought this book because I am reopening a web design and develpment business after shutting it down almost 8 years ago when I went off to college. That being said, I haven't done any coding in ANY language since that time and this book has been just the thing that I needed to get back on the right track. It explains things in a way that doesn't make the reader feel stupid like most beginner books do, which is a good thing. It also provides real examples that you can work through while you are learning. This lets you get hands on experience and keeps you from learning any bad habits. All in all, a great book!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CSS3: The Missing Manual; Author: Visit Amazon's David Sawyer McFarland Page; Review: This book is a great book for both the beginner and and the experienced web designer and develper alike. It provides real life examples and lets you work through those examples so that you can get a feel for how you are supposed to do things while helping you not develop any bad habits or practices in your coding. All in all, this is a great guide and reference.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Steelheart (The Reckoners); Author: Visit Amazon's Brandon Sanderson Page; Review: This is one of the best books that I have read this year. Sanderson masterfully creates both amazing characters and a beautiful world. The dystopic version of America that he has created is both gorgeous and scary. The characters, from David, who is the main character, to Steelheart who is the villain, are artfully done. They draw you in and really get you to care for them or cause you to read in awe of the their immense power and cruelty. The creation of an alternate America, specifically, an alternate Chicago is also both interesting and, at times chillingly familiar. The book is set in the not so distant future where some lucky few people are gifted with powers ranging from something as mundane as being able to charge a battery to the invincible power of being impervious to bullets and any other projectile. These people, known as Epics, are believed by some to be the next step in human evolution and by others to be a curse to humankind. The Epics, for the most part, seem to just to be there to terrorize the villagers. The Reckoners seem to be there to be the equalizer to the Epics. These guys don't have any powers other than their minds. They are there to fight back against the Epics. Overall, an amazing novel. I absolutely loved it and plan to buy a hard copy of it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Selling Fearlessly: A Master Salesman's Secrets For the One-Call-Close Salesperson; Author: Visit Amazon's Robert Terson Page; Review: This book is amazing. Robert is a master storyteller and is able to convey the message of each chapter in a very clear and concise way that leaves the learner wanting to hear more. I recommend this book to all of the clients that I coach as well as anyone interested in selling.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Christmas Storage Organizer - Wrapping Paper Storage and Under-bed Storage Container for Holiday Storage of Gift Bags, Wrapping Paper,; Brand: Hold N Storage; Review: Holds a lot of rolls of paper. Fits nicely in the closet with my tree storage bad. Would recommend to others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Camerons Products Christmas Tree Storage Bag with Wheels - XL Heavy Duty 56"x22" Upright Holiday Storage Container; Brand: Camerons Products; Review: Tree fit great. Would recommend to others.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Portable Magnetic Ironing Mat Blanket (Iron Anywhere) Ironing Board Replacement, Iron Board Alternative Cover; Brand: BNYD; Review: This works well. I thought it would be a little thicker. Comes in handy when you need to iron one or two pieces in a hurry, without dragging out your cumbersome ironing board. I did try to use it on my countertop and it moved around alot. So when they say, "Iron Anywhere", it means anywhere with a metal top. It was a bargain. I highly recommend it. Thank you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Instant Pot IP-LUX60 v2 6-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker, 6-Quart 1000-Watt; Brand: Instant Pot; Review: My daughter-in-law loves this pressure cooker. She would recommend it to all her friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Grab Bag Shopping Bag (Pkg Of 2); Brand: As Seen On TV; Review: Love em. Work as described. I would recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Insulated Reusable Grab Bag Grocery Shopping Tote Holds Up To 40 lbs (2); Brand: Telebrands; Review: The items work as described. My husband and I are elderly and these are so easy to handle. I would recommend these to all my friends.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mirrorvana Fogless Shower Mirror for Shaving with Lock Suction-Cup, 6.3 x 6.3 Inch; Brand: Mirrorvana; Review: Received the mirror in excellent condition. The packaging was very secure. It was delivered as promised and we are very happy with the seller. My husband loves the mirror. Very easy to install and so far is adhering to the wall. Thank you Mirrorvana and Amazon.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hamilton Beach 33642 Programmable Right Size Slow Cooker, Multi-Quart; Brand: Hamilton Beach; Review: I have only used this twice, but so far I love it. Easy to use and easy to clean. Thank you.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Positano's; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: ALWAYS AMAZING! Service always great as well! Tonight, we did early bird dinners. A house salad with homemade House dressing, followed by Veal Piccata with a side of angel hair pasta. (I chose to have their excellent tomato sauce on my pasta instead of the Piccata sauce tonight.) Hubby had the homemade red sangria, Italian Wedding Soup, and then veal Parmesan with a side of ziti. Too full for dessert once again, so took the Tiramisu home for later!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fireside Pizza Cafe; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: We've loved their pizza & salads for years, but finally decided to try their new entrees. We were pleasantly surprised! The garlic knots are wonderful! I had the ravioli combo (1/2 were meat, the other 1/2 cheese)...healthy portion & they were yummy! Not homemade pasta, but the sauce was so good, I couldn't tell! Hubby had the chicken Parmesan with a side of ziti. Salads were not included so we each got a mini Cesar (and yes, it was MINI) lol. Still love their pizza best, but I'm sure we'll be back again for the entrees too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Taco Bar; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: Always worry at informal Mexican diners but the place was clean & the staff was very friendly. Food was great! Ordered at the counter & the food was brought to us. Really enjoyed the Mexican Street Corn...not too spicy or charred. We also ordered the streak/chorizo quesadilla, the beef burrito, & the mojo shrimp tacos. No complaints at all! We'll be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Flanagans Irish Pub; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: One shot deal. Never again! Service was awful....so bad that the rest of our party of six was done eating by the time one person's hamburger arrived. Forget getting refills on drinks or a round of beer. The food? Ugh! Can't call it bar food because bar food actually would be much better! Pretty sure we weren't charged extra for it he bug floating in my iced tea, though. One dirty bathroom toilet that men & women get to share....how nice! I guess if you want to listen to a guy singing somewhat Irish songs...or if you don't mind getting up from your table to pour your own beer, this might be the place for you. Otherwise, skip it & head down Main St to just about anyplace else!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Cafe on the Tampa Riverwalk; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Not to be confused with the actual Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City, this place reminded me of a disorganized fast food place. All it was missing was the counter. The ONLY reason I'm giving it 4-stars is the incredible 1905 salad was just as fantastic as it is at the main restaurant. Service & seating was slow & they seemed overwhelmed with how busy they were tonight. The staff was pleasant, however. The Cuban sandwich was good, but I've had better. The sangria I've read so many great reviews about wasn't that great...like they forgot to put the simple syrup in or something else? It was very dry. The bartender did make me a nice espresso martini though. Hopefully, this was just an off-night for the place. Maybe we'll try it again sometime & give it another shot.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Davidson's Dockside; City: Tarpon Springs, FL; Review: Really enjoyed their conch fritters & fried shrimp! The fritters were very light & tender...came with a spicy sauce that was perfect! The batter on the shrimp was not thick & dense, but rather a golden brown delight! And the shrimp were large & cooked just right! I subbed onion rings for the fries (no upcharge!) and they were very good as well. Our server was very pleasant & attentive. The atmosphere was your typical marina/ boat stop kinda dive, but since we were looking for a casual, relaxed place with good seafood, we were very pleased! We'll be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glory Days Grill; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Highly impressed with staff, manager & the food! My husband ordered the burger which arrived undercooked. Our server, Wendy, immediately apologized & took it back. In a few minutes, the manager was at our table apologizing too. The new burger arrived within minutes & was perfect & hubby really enjoyed it. They included another order of fries, too. Again, apologizing for the inconvenience. I ordered the Monte Cristo & it's probably the best I've ever had! Crispy on the outside & amazing on the inside. We left there full & happy & will be back again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oxford Exchange; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Very much enjoyed our lunch in the atrium. Very cool place. I had a delicious Bellini followed by their flatbread. Finished off with a caramel macchiato. Totally enjoyed ourselves!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ruby Tuesday; City: Oldsmar, FL; Review: Good service! Salad bar was full of fresh selections. Staff was pleseant & helpful.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Detroit Coney Island; City: Palm harbor, FL; Review: Really good stuff! The Big Boy Burger was the real deal & HUGE! Hot dogs were good as well as the onion rings. We'll definitely go back! Want to try the pierogis, City Chicken, etc.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Excellent dinner tonight! Service was top-notch too! Lobster tail, sea scallops, grouper & a porterhouse all cooked to perfection. We'll be back soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Craft Street Kitchen - Oldsmar; City: Oldsmar, FL; Review: The food & atmosphere were great! My daughter enjoyed The Minnow sandwich, and my flatbread was yummy. Prices were within reason. Our server was less than attentive....we saw very little of her & I nursed my soft drink to make sure I had enough to last through my meal.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Flamestone American Grill; City: Oldsmar, FL; Review: Great food! Great service! Wonderful experience start to finish! Started with the table side guacamole & moved on to steaks & filets. All were cooked to perfection!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Salt Rock Tavern; City: Oldsmar, FL; Review: Our first time here, but not our last! Food & service were great! The oysters were large, fresh, & delicious! We all had burgers, each cooked perfectly the way we ordered. The parmesan fries with truffle oil were very tasty. We'll be back soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lucky Lobster; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: We arrived almost an hour early for our reservation for 9 people. The manager really hustled to get us seated early & made it happen in less than 30 minutes. Service was surprisingly good for such a large party with several separate checks. Food was great as always! My only complaint about this place is that the prices are a few dollars more for everything than they should be.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tarpon Tavern; City: Tarpon Springs, FL; Review: Not bad. Food was good, but service was slow. Not the server's fault....just not enough servers. They were all running their tails off! Two of us had the Gorgonzola Wings & two of us had Fish & Chips. We all enjoyed our meals. Beer were cold, which was a plus in this hot weather!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nona Slice House; City: Safety Harbor, FL; Review: First time there today. Fast & friendly service! Hubby & I shared the Nona Salad...very good. For the pizza, we chose the Olde' World Style Margarita with that wonderful curled & crispy pepperoni that is next to impossible to find in Florida. We loved it! Next time, we'll try the New York Style or the Detroit Style (which we saw going to the table next to us.) It looked heavenly, too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Cafe on the Tampa Riverwalk; City: Tampa, FL; Review: NEVER AGAIN!!! As they say, 3 strikes you're out! (Do I really have to give them even a single star?) I like to give a place the benefit of the doubt on your first trip there. Poor service? Could be an off night, so I'd never leave a bad review. But this place is a consistent DISASTER! So, just like the other times we've dined here, we started out with the inside bartender that has the personality of a toad...consistently. If expecting eye contact, a smile, or basic manners, keep moving because this isn't your guy. Next, we were seated outside, ignored for 15 minutes, but finally gave our server the drink order; a draft beer & a diet soda (just keeping things simple now, since something more complicated like a margarita or martini might have slowed things down even more.)...and an order of calamari as an appetizer. So we quickly ordered our dinner, too....and what is the Columbia famous for? Yes, that's right....the 1905 salad! We ordered two of the large dinner salads. TWENTY MINUTES LATER, we finally got our drinks. Seeing the way things were going here, we ordered two more drinks in hopes that our glasses wouldn't be empty when our dinners came......and then IN WALKS A TELEVISION CELEBRITY who is seated right next to us. After another TWENTY MINUTES, (yes almost a full hour since we ordered & our celebrity was seated)...STILL NO SALADS. We finally asked our server what the hold up was & she said, "they're coming". Another 10 minutes & our celebrity is starting to get angry too because she hasn't been served her salad either....manager to her table now....and our server came back to tell us..."so very sorry, but we have run out of lettuce..." WHAT?!?!? A restaurant, who's famous for their salad, suddenly runs out of lettuce?!?!? AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW THAT THEY WERE RUNNING SHORT AN HOUR BEFORE THEY RAN OUT?!?!? They didn't see this coming?!?!? It's LETTUCE, people! You couldn't have sent for more??? We very calmly asked for our check....another 10 minutes go by without it, and then....the celebrity & her date get their salads, even though we had ordered ours a full 20+ minutes before her! SERIOUSLY?!?!? I have never caused a scene in a restaurant before, but let's just say I broke my silence at this point!!! I very loudly let our server & the manager know that we weren't paying a cent for the drinks or the calamari! Do yourselves a favor, people. Too many other places to eat in S Tampa to bother with this nonsense spot! Keep on walking....; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Ulele; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Nice atmosphere....service was very good, as was the food. I particularly enjoyed the roasted beet & pear salad with whipped goat cheese. The stuffed shrimp was very good but very overpriced. My husband said his Muenster Chicken was good but not great. Maybe our expectations were a little high? We'll give it another try...; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bar Fly Safety Harbor; City: Safety Harbor, FL; Review: Enjoyed our lunch very much! Service was great & so was the food. The fried shrimp on the nibbler menu was delicious! Breading was light & the tails were removed for convenience...nice touch! The smoked fish spread was also very nice. Loved the lobster roll! Lots of chunky lobster & the price was reasonable too. We'll be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frenchy's Rockaway Grill; City: Clearwater Beach, FL; Review: Super-fast & pleasant service! We truly enjoyed the Cajun grouper sandwich & the shrimp basket we ordered! Be back soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen; City: Lutz, FL; Review: Great service & the food was amazing fresh! Even the green beans tasted like the ones mom used to make! The onion rings are cut and beaded to order.... and the best I've ever tasted!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gino's NY Style Pizza; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: We stopped going to Gino's for about a year. They had REALLY gone downhill! Pizza was greasy & soggy, food wasn't fresh, service was bad, & the overall atmosphere was a downer. The place was like a morgue! However it appears that they have bounced back! We were impressed by the friendly service & delicious food last night! It was so nice to be back at the old Gino's we knew & loved! The only thing I think they could work on a bit is the ambiance. The prices are a little high for the old & dated atmosphere.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rose Radiology-Boot Ranch; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Quick efficient service. They were very reliable getting the results to my doctor. No complaints at all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marinas Pizza & Pasta; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Pizza here in a one of the best in the area. Love their cheesesteaks, too. A must have is the Marina's salad with the homemade Italian dressing. We sometimes order a pizza to go, lightly baked, to take gone & keep in our freezer. Nothing fancy at all, just your typical pizza joint, but love it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lucky Dill Deli; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Excellent deli food! The whole experience has a New York appeal to it. Started out with a crock of excellent French Onion Soup this time, but the matzo ball soup is always wonderful as well. Then onto the sandwich, "When Harry Met Sally"....pastrami with creamy Brie---Delicious! Too full for dessert but visited the bakery & took home a few slices of cheesecake (a slice of Hot Fudge Sundae & a slice of triple chocolate) & an eclair. Best bakery in North Pinellas County by far!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Palm Harbor Mri; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Ultra friendly & helpful staff! I didn't have an appointment for my knee x-ray so I was expecting a long wait. Not so. Including paperwork, I was in & out in 30 minutes. Excellent & courteous service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Always perfect from start to finish! So on New Year's Eve, it's typical to expect slower than normal service & food that might not be up to par. But as always, Mystic Fish was top notch! Our server, April, was friendly, helpful, & wonderfully spot on! Our courses weren't rushed & were executed perfectly. Drink glasses were never empty! Kudos April! We started with cocktails...highly recommend their limoncello martini or espresso martini. Appetizers were calamari frittes, & we also enjoyed our wedge salads. Who makes that awesome bleu cheese dressing?!?! On to the entree's....my daughter had the generous sized Poké bowl which she said was fantastic. Mom & I had the seared scallops special on a cauliflower purée with pears & walnuts. Perfectly prepared & delicious! My husband had the panko crusted mahi-mahi. It was out of this world!! Also would like to mention their genius idea of having petite desserts. After a big dinner, how many of us want an enormous $10 dessert? Small sweets are so much more practical! We had the beignets with a caramel glaze. So delicious! So basically, New Years Eve could not have been more delightful!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Argento's Italian Bistro; City: Port Richey, FL; Review: First time there & highly impressed with the quality & quantity of food! The calamari was lightly breaded & very tasty. Hubby got the veal parmigiana & loved it. I had the Veal Oscar which had a large pile of crab meat on top....and they weren't stingy with the asparagus either! The sides of pasta & the dinner salads were generous as well. Service was very good too. Casual atmosphere....nice place & great food. We'll be back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Olde World Chimney Sweep; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Quick reliable service at a reasonable price. Very pleasant & friendly techs went straight to work & left no dirt, dust, or soot behind. Really pleased with this company.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Local Brewing; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Maybe Saturdays are their off-days, but nothing was on target this trip at all. Could always count on good service & food from this place but not anymore. Service was terribly slow (even drinks). When our food finally arrived, the French Onion Soup was barely warm & my cheese sticks were so overly done, they were burnt black. Our server blamed the kitchen, but it was HER fault for serving visably burnt food. Hubby's chicken sandwich was dried out & barely edible. I sent the cheese sticks back & by the time another order was brought, everyone else was done eating. Again, our server blamed the kitchen for just about everything. This once was a go-to place for us, but we stopped going every week because prices were on the rise, & quality was on the decline. Now, several months later, it seems to still be slipping. Such a shame....used to love this place; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oystercatchers; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Food was good. Service was as well. But BAD dining experience. Although there were several tables available throughout the main dining room, we were seated in a semi-private room with what appeared to be a party of some sort. It was so loud in the room, we couldn't hear each other speak! Even the table of 12 acknowledged us & apologized for the noise, and they wondered why we had been seated in that room? Kept checking & those tables in the main dining room were never filled. We easily could have been moved to one of them & still kept our server! We complained to our server & asked to see the manager. Apparently, she was too busy to make an appearance but offered free desserts for our troubles. Really? We chose this restaurant for an early Valentine's dinner, but left with a "bad taste" in our mouth & headaches from the loud noise. We won't be back....I don't like dessert enough to put up with that nonsense.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Vetture's Pizzeria and Restaurant; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: The food was very good. Service was definitely off though. First, the wrong brands of beer were brought to ALL of us. We felt bad because the bottles were already open so we drank them instead of what we ordered. Service was fast...TOO FAST! The problem was, all of our courses arrived at one time! Five minutes after our calamari appetizer arrived, our salads did as well. We had just started to enjoy our salads & the main courses were there! Bad timing. Pretty sure we would have enjoyed the food more if it had been spaced properly. We may give this place another shot because the food WAS good & the portions were generous. Maybe the servers are used to serving just pizza instead of dinners...not sure what happened.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Three Brothers Pizza - Palm Harbor; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: First time trying this place & we did a take-out, pizza only. We like to take baby steps with new pizza places because we've been disappointed too many times. HIGHLY impressed all around. When I called in the order, Alex was more than pleasant & helpful! Pizzas were ready for pickup at the designated time. So far so good....but how was the pizza? It's the real deal! Crust was perfect, the sauce was perfectly spiced. And we were pleasantly surprised that they had cup & char pepperoni! (Small curled pepperoni with crispy edges.). Yep they nailed it!! Looking forward to a dine-in meal to try their entree's & pasta very soon! Couldn't be happier with our first experience! Keep up the good work, guys!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chevrolet of Wesley Chapel; City: Wesley Chapel, FL; Review: Great place to buy a car! Nice experience!! From the salesman to the GM, all went smoothly. Highly recommend!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bar Fly Palm Harbor; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Safe distancing, safe practices, great service, AND fantastic food! We really enjoyed our first visit post-pandemic! We started with the conch fritters which actually had decent sized pieces of conch in them...very tasty! For dinner, I had the lobster roll which was ALL lobster & no fillers! Really yummy! Hubs had the buffalo shrimp tacos which he said were amazing! Can't want to go back!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Frenchy’s Outpost Bar & Grill; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: First place we headed when the dining restrictions were lifted a bit. The staff wore masks, the tables were spaced more than six feet apart, and overall everyone there was doing safe practicing. Food & drinks were delicious & service was great! My only complaint was the group of at least 30 people in front of the restaurant waiting to be seated. Instead of practicing social distancing, they were grouped together like a herd of cattle. Right or wrong, there are simple rules to follow that aren't that hard. But I guess they chose to ok make their own rules. Restaurants shouldn't have to police their parking lots.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Window Cleaning Experts; City: Tarpon Springs, FL; Review: Chris & her crew were wonderful! Arrived early, went straight to work, and were quick & efficient! Windows were cleaned inside & out with tracks, sills, & frames. Our windows haven't looked this good in years! We'll have them back again soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Island Way Grill; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: Food was very good. We started off with Oysters Rockefeller & also lobster dip. Both were delicious. Then the salad wedge with candied bacon, again very good. We all had grouper for our main course, prepared various ways & all were fantastic! Service was not perfect but very good considering all of the Covid precautions that were being followed, it was still not bad. Speaking of which, it appeared that all CDC guidelines were followed with the utmost care. There were also multiple hand sanitizer dispensers. Very safe atmosphere. Our only complaint was the extreme noise level. Couldn't even hear the people at our table. Not sure it's something the restaurant could control other than maybe separating large tables (which tend to be loud & obnoxious) away from normal diners. Definitely wouldn't recommend this place for intimate or business dinners.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lepore Comprehensive Dentistry; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: Very high standard of care & safety! My hygienist was quick, efficient, and very pleasant. Dr. Lepore was compassionate & really listened to what I had to say before developing a care plan for me. And most importantly, PAIN FREE! The entire staff was committed to my comfort. Awesome place! Would highly recommend to all!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Piper's Scratch Pizza Shop; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: The pizza was awesome! Hard to find pizza on Sundays (most places are closed) so we were delighted with a pizza place with great food too! We'll definitely be ordering from them again very soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Casa Ludovico; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Not our first visit here, but it seems like we always walk away with the same feeling. The food is good. The service is good. But considering the pricing, it's not all that great. Good but not phenomenal by any means. We want to love this hometown place but something is off. With so many other choices for a good Italian meal, it's hard to justify spending the extra cash to come here. Just not a favorite of ours. I do recommend the bruschetta appetizer...the marinated tomatoes are delicious!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Floor & Decor; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: Was highly impressed by the helpfulness & courtesy of the staff. Plenty of employees walking throughout in an effort to assist in any way they can. Wonderful selection of tile for all needs. No need to look elsewhere!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gino's NY Style Pizza; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: I am revising my previous review due to TERRIBLE customer service. We have been going to or ordering from Gino's ONCE A WEEK OR MORE for the past 20 years. AND tipping them 20% for every pick up. Tonight ended our relationship with them, however. After having one of their employee's (Andrea) argue with me on the phone about a $2-$3 salad, she then verbally confronted my husband the moment he walked through the door to pick up our order. And the acting manager (Kyle) hid in the back & didn't even acknowledge or defuse the situation. Seriously guys?!?!!? Twenty years of WEEKLY business and you argue & debate literally a handful of lettuce with a loyal customer that has supported you throughout the years....throughout Covid??? Apparently the hundreds of dollars we spend, excuse me SPENT, there over the years weren't appreciated at all. And neither were the generous tips we gave for carryout. Yep...because of your poor, argumentative, & confrontational customer service, you have now lost good & loyal customers. Maybe business is so good (even though I KNOW better), it really doesn't matter to you. SHAME ON YOU ALL!!!; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: A. R. French Pizzeria & Tavern; City: New Port Richey, FL; Review: Mixed bag for this place. Service was great! Pizza was too! Salads & sandwiches were very good. But didn't like the chicken parmigiana and the tomato sauce at all. The chicken was thick instead of pounded thin. And the sauce was like spicy thick tomato paste. Definitely not your typical Italian sauce at all....just didn't like it. So basically I'd recommend as a pizza place, but not an Italian restaurant. There is a big difference between the two.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Kobe Japanese Steakhouse - Clearwater; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: The service was great & so was the food. We've been here before but this time felt really rushed. No time to breath between courses. Maybe since it was Mother's Day things moved insanely fast. Otherwise, pleased with the meal & staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: Service was very good & the food was also. The Italian margarita was delicious. We both got the salad which was good as always. Entree's were chicken parm & Hubs got the tour of Italy. Both were wonderful. The only complaint I had was the limited menu they have now. Really shaved it down from pre-Covid. Maybe they will expand on it soon though.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: JCPenney; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: So disappointing. I remember the old JC Penny that was a delight to shop in. Covid must have hit them hard. It's now a little more than a junky looking warehouse. The nice displays & selections are gone. Bathrooms were filthy, and dust & dirt everywhere. And FYI they are still requiring masks for those who care either way. Won't be shopping there any time soon again anyhow.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: China One; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Better than the normal Chinese takeout. Generous portions with plenty of meat & shrimp. Very prompt service & easy to order online.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Columbia Restaurant; City: Clearwater Beach, FL; Review: We chose the Columbia to celebrate our 40th anniversary, my daughter's birthday, Father's Day, & a farewell dinner for my daughter who's leaving the state. We weren't disappointed! The food was great, as was the service. The 1905 Salad was fabulous as always! We also enjoyed the delicious red Sangria. We shared Shrimp and Crabmeat Alcachofas as an appetizer & it was wonderful with the Cuban Crackers. Dinners of stuffed shrimp, Grilled Mahi-mahi, & Filet Steak Salteado did not disappoint. The flan for dessert was enjoyed by all! We'll be back soon! A Tampa Bay must!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Shear Joy Salon; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: This was my first visit to this salon. Everyone was friendly & helpful! My appointment was with Savanah. She very thoroughly evaluated my hair and my wants & needs. The atmosphere was pleasing and everything was clean & sanitized. Very impressive! I'll be returning in the future.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fireside Pizza Cafe; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Love this place!!! We started with salads. My husband had the Cesar salad & I had the Greek salad. Both were nice size portions & very tasty. We then shared large pizza, and it was by far one of the best pizzas we'd had in a long time! Fireside is a hidden gem for locals to enjoy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ocean Prime; City: Tampa, FL; Review: We chose this place to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary & we couldn't have been happier! As soon as we walked in & gave our reservation name, we were handed two chilled glasses of champagne! how nice!!! When we were escorted to our table, we found it spread with red rose petals....such a nice touch! The food was spot on in every way! We started with the deviled eggs with caviar (very good) & also shared a crab cake that could rival Maryland itself! We then shared the Chop Chop salad which was delicious! Onto dinner.... I ordered the twin lobster tails which were served with asparagus spears. My husband ordered the Piedmontese filet special which was amazing and cooked to the perfect medium rare he requested. For dessert we had the warm butter cake with fresh berries & ice cream. Also, the peanut butter & ganache mouse cake. Again, both were divine. The service was wonderful as well. Perfectly spaced courses and very attentive staff. This was actually our first time here, but it won't be our last! Hubby's birthday is in August & he's already requested we spend it at Ocean Prime. I can't think of somewhere I'd rather go!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hog Island Fish Camp; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: We were very happy with our dinners and the service. We started with the oysters on a half shell & they were large, Chilled, & fresh. We then enjoyed a captain's platter, shrimp basket, & split an order of hush puppies. The hush puppies were light & airy...very good. All the seafood had a crisp light breading & the portions were large. The only knock on our dinners was the coleslaw. It had very little dressing or flavor...on the sour side if anything. All four of us agreed that we'd skip it the next time for sure. But all in all, very happy with the rest of the good! Definitely a place that we will visit again!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quest Diagnostics; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: The staff at this location is always wonderful! Very patient with inept doctors who can't seem to get their orders over in a timely manner. They handled the issue with my doctor's office quickly & efficiently. Both Cindy & Amy were more than helpful! Amy went above & beyond to make sure my problems were handled & that I was on my way quickly! So grateful to have such caring people make my day! Thanks much Amy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Joey's New York Pizza and Italian Restaurant; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: This has become our go-to spot for great Italian entrees & Pizza. The staff is energetic & friendly, eager to please their customers. Tonight our server, Donna, was wonderful...top notch! We both ordered the veal parmigiana with a side of spaghetti & a dinner salad with house dressing. Hubs also ordered a cup of the soup of the day, Bean & Bacon. Everything was delicious & the portions were large! I hope they expect to see us once a week or so because that's our plan!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Brunchies - Lutz; City: Lutz, FL; Review: Very good food & excellent service! The place was packed & yet the service was perfect! I'm guessing this is a little local & well-loved spot that we happened upon. I ordered the standard breakfast which consisted of two eggs (fixed your way), hand cut breakfast potatoes, & meat of your choice.... I chose the three large thick slices of bacon, and an English muffin. The eggs were cooked perfectly. Hubs enjoyed the Buccaneers Breakfast with two eggs, two large sausage links, potatoes & French toast. Everything was prepared well & delicious!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club; City: Tampa, FL; Review: I can't speak for the golf facilities as we were here to attend a wedding. Thankfully, we only stayed one night. I would give it a 3.5 star review if I could (because the staff was awesome only) but not 4 stars for the clubhouse & hotel. The building itself was dated & had a musty smell to it....carpeting, furniture, etc were in need of replacement. Everything needed updated. Our hotel room was very spacious, but again, in need of updates & repairs. A few holes in the walls from doorknob and towel hanger indentations. Lots of cheap fixes to larger problems. The doors to our balcony were damaged & wouldn't open. Water pressure in the sink was nonexistent. The furniture in the room again was old & dated. The pluses: Our room was very clean. The beds were comfortable. And the staff was very pleasant & helpful. The views from the clubhouse were lovely. My recommendation is that if you attend a gathering or wedding at this country club, best to seek nearby accommodations rather than staying here.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rooms To Go; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: BIG compliments to Rooms to Go and their entire staff for a flawless purchase & delivery! We went to the showroom. Looking for a bedroom set. We were promptly greeted by Mary Ann who let us wonder through the store by ourselves as we requested. (We hate high-pressured sakes!) By the time it was time for questions to be answered & the order placed, she was extremely helpful & patient. Applause for the perfect amount of attention by MaryAnn! Delivery was scheduled with a guarantee that we WOULD receive our bedroom & mattress NO LATER than the promised date. And that's exactly what we got! Three delivery personnel brought our bedroom on the promised day within the time frame that was promised for that day! Although it was raining & ridiculously hot, the delivery team was quick, careful, & very efficient. We couldn't be happier with the quality of our purchase! And the communication from start to finish, from walking in the showroom doors to the delivery & set up was top notch! With all the excuses & delays we've experienced throughout our bedroom/bathroom remodel, Rooms to Go did won the prize for the perfect transaction!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Morgan Mae’s Oyster House; City: Tarpon Springs, FL; Review: Amazing from start to finish!!! Oysters, oysters, & more oysters! Our server was very attentive & questioned us as to what our oyster preferences were (large or small, East or west coast, etc.). My husband & I ordered the larger ones & our friends the smaller ones. Both were awesome, chilled, delish! We also ordered the blue cheese specialty oysters & they were simply wonderful! In fact I would say that they are a MUST HAVE! While we waited for our dinners we were each brought two little dishes: one contained coleslaw & the other a type of potatoes. Nice little nibblers between courses! Nice touch guys! For dinner we enjoyed the fried oyster dinner, red grouper sandwiches (one fried & one blackened) and one of our friends ordered the stuffed flounder. Everyone loved their entrees, and the only knock was that there could have been a little more crab stuffing in the flounder. Another kudos to management too....our blue cheese oysters were late in arriving (some mixup in the kitchen I guess). And so the manager paid the bill for them! I mean to say that there are lots of these types of seafood stops up & down the county, but this place ranks up near the top for good eats, reasonably priced food & beer, great service & customer care!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Cheesecake Factory - Clearwater; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: Delicious as always! Too much food so brought the cheesecake home. The egg roll sampler comes with four different flavors & 4 different sauces....really good. Tonight our entrees we're the Steak Diane and Bang Bang Chicken & Shrimp. My steak was the perfect medium rare (which is hard to accomplish so I was thrilled!) Can't wait to try the new Coconut Cream Pie Cheesecake later tonight! Too full to breath right now though!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marinas Pizza & Pasta; City: Tampa, FL; Review: This place never disappoints! Not a fancy place but when it comes to pizza, they know what they are doing! Their house salad is wonderful! The dressing is some sort of house Italian that is not the typical oil & vinegar. We love their cheesesteaks...and their pizza is probably one of the best we've had in the Tampa Bay Area. It's old school that isn't greasy or sloppy but can still be folded. Always happy with their food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cheesesteak Factory; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: First time getting takeout. We got the classic cheesesteaks and an order of loaded fries. Very good, but we thought the hoagies were small compared to other places in the area. (I usually can only eat half of a hoagie but was able to eat the whole thing). The loaded waffle fries were delicious but really not shareable. Hoagie rolls were homemade & so was the cheese sauce. So basically, food was great on flavor but lacking on portions.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: First of all the service was excellent. The salad was as good as remembered, but when it came to the courses, the food definitely had the look of prefabbed frozen entrees. Chicken Parmesan shouldn't be round, unless you can find a chicken with round breasts. Menu was definitely shaved down from the pre-Covid days so was sorry that some of our favorites were gone. The flavor of the sauce was nice but I'm sure it was probably from a jar. Hopefully they will get back on their feet & start offering fresher options.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Saki Endless Sushi & Hibachi Eatery; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: We like this place! Endless appetizers, entrees, sushi, & even a few desserts. Service was quick & friendly. We enjoyed a multitude of items including a few apps, sweet & sour soup, sushi rolls, and steak & shrimp hibachi. For dessert we had the banana tempura & an order of sesame balls. Very enjoyable dinner for an all you can eat place! The sushi rolls are made to order so very fresh! Just a word of caution to those who would take advantage & order one of every roll & pieces is sashimi....they charge $$ for the pieces you don't eat. I think this is only fair as we know that there would be those who would load up on every type of roll just to sample.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre; City: Tampa, FL; Review: Wow!!! Saw Hall & Oates here & not only found the venue great and extremely clean, but I have to give BIG kudos to the staff!!! Every last one of them was extremely pleasant, smiling & helpful! We've been to a large number of concerts at various venues but never been treated so nicely by all! Good job to all who worked this concert! Your friendliness was refreshing & much appreciated!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clear Sky Draught Haus; City: Dunedin, FL; Review: First time trying this place and it won't be our last! The staff was pleasant & friendly! Service was spot on! And the food was fantastic! The four of us started with wings (hot). The Onion Ale Soup, & the Pub Pretzels. All were delicious! Should mention that the pretzels were homemade & served with three sauces. Main courses, we all ordered sandwiches. The Italian Beef was delicious & my husband had The Mob (basically a hot Italian sub)on Cuban bread. He loved it. The couple we were with enjoyed the No Name Burger & the Fried Chicken Sandwich. Well done Clear Sky! We will be returning very soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fireside Pizza Cafe; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Our go-to pizza spot for years! Some things should never change & this place hasn't! Still great salads, garlic knots & pizza! Service is always spot on too!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Crumbl Cookies - Clearwater; City: Clearwater, FL; Review: My daughter is a manager at a Crumbl location in Chicago, so I was super excited to see what all the excitement was about. Now I know why they have such a following! The line to get in was about 20 people long but I didn't have a long wait because I had downloaded the app & ordered/paid ahead. The cookies are large so the price point seemed reasonable. Delicious cookies! The iced sugar cookies & milk chocolate chip cookies are available every week but the other four flavors change week to week. I think they have about 300 flavors. This weeks flavors were monster cookie (loaded peanut butter based), dirt cake, a Halloween sprinkle cookie, & pumpkin roll. I was impressed that they seemed to have things all in order & organized, especially since it was only their 2nd day in operation. (So to the person who already complained on Yelp that she had to wait a long time yesterday, have some patience & give them a break & be kind! It's their grand opening & it was their first day so that's to be expected.); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Positano's; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Positano's has weathered the Covid storm beautifully! They are back to where they were before the pandemic began. We first enjoyed their red sangria, followed by soup & salad. I had the sausage & lentil soup which was very good. Main entrées were Veal Parmesan, and it was delicious! We already made our reservations here for New Years Eve!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Maggiano's Little Italy; City: Tampa, FL; Review: We had a wonderful dinner to celebrate our company's success this holiday season. We started out with cocktails, especially the pomegranate martini. For appetizers we shared the zucchini frittes, the fried mozzarella, and the bruschetta. The only disappointment was that they were out of our first three appetizer selections...no flatbreads or calamari available on a less-than-busy Wednesday night? Strange. For entrees we enjoyed veal parmigiana, chicken parmigiana, gnocchi with pink sauce, & the salmon entree. Everyone liked what they ordered. The portions were large, the noise level was loud....just like you would expect in Chicago, which is where this chain originated.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Clear Sky Club Haus; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: I will have to leave a food review at a later date because we had to leave for an emergency before we ordered. However I have to mention how patient, attentive, & understanding our server, was while we enjoyed our cocktails as we waited for a member of our party. (Recommend the coconut mojito). I also would like to complement the vibrant & trendy atmosphere. The staff was friendly & very nice. Definitely a place we will visit again in the near future! And again, thank you for your patience & wonderful service, Courtney!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Molly Goodhead's Raw Bar & Restaurant; City: Ozona, FL; Review: Everything was on spot this time! Service was great & so was the food! We started out with oysters on a half shell...they were large & meaty. I then enjoyed their battered shrimp with fries & a very nice side salad. Hubby had the Mahi Reuben with onion rings. We also shared an order of delicious hush puppies. Not sure what sauce was served with them....caramel apple butter maybe? Really good whatever it was! We've been going to Molly's on & off for about 30 years. They have gone through a few rough periods over the years but seem to have landed nicely on their feet after the covid shutdown. Happy for them!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stonegate Apartments; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Our daughter was doing a quick move back to Palm Harbor from Chicago & we were scrambling to find her a apartment asap! We stumbled into Stonegate because we saw they had a few units that would soon be available. We were highly impressed with the upkeep of the grounds & buildings. The pool and surrounding area are meticulously maintained, as was the gym. We also noted that the complex was very peaceful & quiet. Very nice to see an animal-friendly community too. A very nice balance of age brackets from children to seniors was also noted. Communication: Let me begin by saying that Pamela in the office is a true gem! She was quick & responsive, incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. She guided us as to what fit our daughter's needs. We toured & secured the apartment that day! Emails back & forth were swift & informative. And when we had a hiccup with the moving day, Pamela was very accommodating. Move-in day: We couldn't have been more pleased with the condition of the apartment! Our daughter was thrilled with the new carpeting & flooring, as well as the fresh coat of paint. Everything was clean & fresh! We are off to a great start as she pursues her new career & home!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fat Jaxs Sandwich Shop; City: Palm Harbor, FL; Review: Wow!!! Palm Harbor has a new king of sandwich!!! We got take out from here for the first time tonight, and we are more than impressed! We ordered online and the whole ordering/pickup process was flawless. Now onto the food....I ordered the Fat Jax burger which was enormous, perfectly cooked, and delicious! My husband ordered the "Dun Dun" which is a Buffalo chicken steak hoagie. Huge sandwich stuffed with chopped Buffalo chicken. He raved about the size and also how good it was. We also shared an order of fried mozzarella. Again, we were impressed with the whole experience. We'll be back soon!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rossi Ristorante Italiano; City: New Port Richey, FL; Review: First time here but won't be our last. The three of us kept it simple & all ordered the veal Parmesan which came with a nice salad & a side of pasta. Their sauce was very good. The parm portion was enormous! Also want to give a shout-out to the staff. They were all pleasant & welcoming. Our server was wonderful! And even as we were leaving everyone including the guy making pizza's smiled & said goodbye. Very nice experience at Rossi's!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with news articles as follows:
Title: Missing West Point cadet found dead, officials say; Abstract: A U.S. Military Academy cadet who vanished last week has been found dead, officials said Wednesday.; Category: news
Title: Deer fatally attacks hunter who shot him; Abstract: In what officials are calling a bizarre incident, an Arkansas hunter was killed by a deer that he thought he had killed.; Category: news
Title: 'Potentially historic wind event' over weekend could inflame California wildfires; Abstract: Northern California could experience a potentially historic wind event this weekend, which could have a dangerous effect on wildfires.; Category: weather
Title: These Celebrity Fathers and Sons Look Almost Identical at the Same Age; Abstract: Plus, we take a look at Prince Harry's newest dopplegänger.; Category: entertainment
Title: 'Joker' Takes R-Rated Box Office Record…and Possibly Another No. 1 Weekend; Abstract: Warner Bros./Village Roadshow's "Joker" is going where no R-Rated film has gone before, passing the rating record set by "Deadpool 2" this weekend as it heads for $800 million worldwide. Along the way, it might also take one more No. 1 on the domestic weekend charts. Right now, "Joker" is in a virtual tie with Disney's "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil," with both films currently projected by industry estimates to earn $19 million this weekend....; Category: movies
Title: Broadway Actress Laurel Griggs Dies at Age 13; Abstract: Broadway star Laurel Griggs has died, according to multiple reports. She was 13.; Category: music | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: LABRANDA Sandy Beach; City: Agios Georgios Corfu Ionian Islands; Review: Enjoyed our holiday - staff were very good especially Dawn who compensated us well for lack of lift (which I'm sure will be mended now). The food was quite good but because of the huge amount of guests was a bit frantic to say the least. Our room was good and constant hot water. The sun-loungers were uncomfortable for me (70 years) and could have done with foam toppers. Also, entertainment was outside and night-time was chilly, so we didn't join in. More than one bus a day should be laid on to go into Corfu town. All in all, I would recommend a visit but more suitable for younger people, especially families. Children were very well catered for but for us we would prefer a quieter holiday.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Lanzarote Village; City: Puerto Del Carmen Lanzarote Canary Islands; Review: This hotel is really good. The food was tasty and varied, and the cleanliness first class. If you asked for anything (for instance I found the matress too firm) they replaced it immediately! All the staff were nice. Because we were there in February, the rooms were heated. We have never been to a hotel before where you could have clean sheets every other day and towels every day. The weather was spoilt with a chilly wind, but fortunately our balcony was sheltered. I would certainly recomment this hotel to all ages without hesitation. We are in our seventies, so I would have liked the walk to the shops to be a little closer, but it was only about 10 minutes walk away. The beach was very near, but too cold and windy when we were there..; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Muthu Royal Hotel; City: Tyndrum Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Scotland; Review: The food was the best we've ever had - absolutely fantastic. Beautiful position, constant hot water and the evening entertainment was top class. Maybe it was a little tired - new bedding and decoration wouldn't go amiss, but all in all we loved it. There's even a railway station 5 mins walk away if you decide not to go on any trips with your holiday firm - we went into Oban which is a good pretty resort.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zafiro Rey don Jaime; City: Santa Ponsa Calvia Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: This hotel was near the beach and shops. We found the food excellent with a good choice with a few small exceptions like overdone fried eggs, but it was still one of the best we've been to for food. We didn't bother much with the entertaihment, as it didn't start until 10pm and finished at about 11.30pm which is a bit late for us oldies, but the ones we saw were very good. The four lifts were quick with no queuing and the rooms were cleaned well with fresh towels every day, also constant hot water. The worst thing for me was the thin walls, which were so thin you could hear conversations through and as they are renovating next year, I think this should be addressed. Perhaps free water with the evening meal wouldn't come amiss for everyone, and to charge 3 euros a day for the fridge was awful and petty. As was the charge to weigh your cases! All in all, I would still recommend this hotel as it had an awful lot going for it, but it would be even better if they remedied these niggles.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Cala Bona; City: Cala Bona Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: This hotel is very good - central location - excellent food, clean and friendly. We will probably return there again in the not too distant future. The guests are almost all English, and when we were there (June) mostly middle - aged or elderly with just a few young families. The pool area is good (no obtrusive music) with bar. The hotel is next to the marina, and lively at night, but not noisy after late evening. It is divided into five blocks, and our room above the dining area was extremely quiet. Would highly recommend a visit.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Damon Hotel Apartments; City: Paphos Paphos District; Review: This hotel was lovely, good food, kind staff, etc. There was a bus nearby to take you to the harbour, but disappointed it was too far to walk to, and Paphos is very spread out. However, its sister hotel was only 3 minutes walk away and was right on the beach so as you could use their amenities, this was great. The hotel Damon had two pools, and one was a quiet one with no music which we preferred. The evening entertainment was good, and all in all, we would recommend this hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Vrissaki Beach Hotel; City: Protaras Paralimni Famagusta District; Review: Lovely hotel right on the sea front with rooms overlooking the sea. The whole hotel was very clean and modern, constant hot water, air conditioning etc. The food was very good too, and the staff were so friendly and nice. They had a way of making sure outdoor beds were available for you for the whole of your stay - you put a ring with your room number on the sunshade, and that was yours for the remainder of your stay after you paid $5 but got this back at the end of your holiday. The only way they could have improved things was to provide sponge pads for these chairs as, being old, I found them hard after a while. The shops were 5 minutes walk away, and between the hotel and the sea was a wooden walkway taking you all the way to Fig Tree bay with many places to stop for a snack or drink on the way. I would recommend this hotel as it was one of the best we have stayed in.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Marlborough Hotel; City: Llandudno Conwy County North Wales Wales; Review: This hotel has a lot going for it. The food was wonderful and served very quickly; the staff are extremely lovely and friendly and the hotel is next to the sea. However, our room was completely unheated in the middle of October, and although other guests felt fine in theirs, I was uncomfortably cold, especially when stripping for washes. Our room was adequately sized, and we had constant hot water, unlike some of the guests who weren't so lucky. All in all, I would recommend the place, because it had so many good points, the staff even waved us off!; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: River House Inn; City: Florence Oregon; Review: always stay here when Florence,beautiful river view as well as sand dunes &bridge,short walk to great resturants.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Kearney; City: Kearney Nebraska; Review: Nice Holiday Inn,staff very helpful,a little far from airport .; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sea Sprite on the Estuary; City: Cannon Beach Oregon; Review: I keep coming back to stay here,wonderful location.Walking distance to all of Cannon Beach restaurants,shopiing,galleries. Each room has a ocean view as well as estuary view,walk right on too beach.Fireplace,comfortable beds,very cozy.Excellent staff.Full kitchen,Wifi etc. Try an visit a least two times a year.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express and Suites Astoria; City: Astoria Oregon; Review: On last visit to Oregon , Stayed in Astoria for a few days. Decided to stay at Holiday Inn Express,because of location.Right below bridge heading to Washington,Great views ,quiet,four mile walking path along the Columbia River.Good Restaurants near by. Rooms very clean an comfortable,staff helpful. Astoria small town , very interesting,check out the Column, lots of wild life,an marine life to view(even from your hotel room looking at river) Great little town to visit ,great hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Waikiki Beachcomber by Outrigger; City: Honolulu Oahu Hawaii; Review: Great Hotel directly across the street from Waikiki ,for the price excellent rooms , good food an bar within hotel.It's not five star but if your here for the beach it's all right in front of you.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ouray Chalet Inn; City: Ouray Colorado; Review: We stayed there in late October an was pleasantly surprised.Clean comfortable rooms,staff was very helpful.right in the middle of town so you can walk every where.Very reasonably rates , fast wifi. I'll stay there next time in Ouray.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard St George; City: St George Utah; Review: I've stayed numerous times normally moving an going to Zion,very nice rooms an close to shopping an resturants. Staff very helpful an parking is good. Ask for rooms overlooking pool area not as warm in the afternoon.You can walk to two or three different resturants.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Goulding s Lodge Campground; City: Monument Valley Utah; Review: Was like we stepped back to the fifties,rooms were nice,beds comfortably,resturant on site,they have a small museum an nightly movies in small theatre,pool an spa,not fancy just really comfortable.i'd definitely return.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Flanigan s Inn; City: Springdale Utah; Review: Was thru here in February with my grankids,stayed here an really enjoyed surrounding.Close to Zion an good restaurants. Come to Zion a couple of times a year.First time at this Hotel. Will come back. Hiking nearby,they also have a restaurant,but it was closed when we where there(off season)Staff very friendly,WIFI in rooms etc.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sea Sprite on the Estuary; City: Cannon Beach Oregon; Review: Ok I I don't know how many times I've stayed at the Sea Sprite,I think I've stayed in every room an never tire of the views,if it's raining all the better,I'm fine just sitting in living room an enjoying the always changing views.Great Hosts, Ashley an Bruce always helpful . Only problem I ever have is having to leave Sea Sprite.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spindrift Inn; City: Manzanita Oregon; Review: Great little hotel great escape,Jerri did a great job of redecorating and giving it that 1950' feel . Small interior courtyard, nice for relaxing. One minute walk to the beach.Great shipping,food an drinks all within walking distance. Pet friendly rooms. The rooms are small, but comfortable. Check it out, great price, friendly staff.....; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Daisy Corsets Mesh Ruffle Panty w/Bow; Brand: Daisy corsets; Review: Doesn't fit as snug or look like the picture displayed; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Daisy corsets Women's Corsets Mesh Ruffle Panty W/Bow; Brand: Daisy corsets; Review: They don't fit as snug or go as high as in the picture; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Moonight Sexy Plus Size Babydoll Lingerie Set Satin Sleepwear G-String; Brand: Moonight; Review: Thankfully the straps adjust so I could make the chest part fit. Other than that its made well, very pretty & comfy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Daisy Corsets Fuchsia Pink Women's Mesh Ruffle Panty with Bow; Brand: Daisy corsets; Review: Doesn't fit as snug or look like the picture displayed; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nine X- Women's Georgeus Babydoll Set Lace/Satin Lingerie with Plus size, reg; Brand: Nine X; Review: Product fit well...thank goodness its stretchy because most items are not. Plus the purple is a little darker compared to the picture but I still really like this outfit; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: SodaStream 620-mL Glass Carafe; Brand: SodaStream; Review: We love the glass bottles. Be careful, they only fit the Penguin and Crystal Soda Stream Models. They do not fit the other models. We have eight of these now and have never had any problems with them. You do, however, want the glass bottles with the screw top lid. The old style lid that slides across and then screws down is a nuisance.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NESCO FD-1040, Gardenmaster Food Dehydrator, White, 1000 watts; Brand: Nesco; Review: My neighbor has one like this and she loved it. We bought and tried this one and found it to work perfectly. You can get extra trays ten in a box from Sears. I think that is the only place that sells that many in a package. This is a good product and great at drying food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zak Designs E-Z-Rol Garlic Peeler (Red); Brand: Zak Designs; Review: Don't buy. Not made in USA. The product description in the middle of the page (not at the top) states this is Made in the USA. That is the only reason I bought it and the other two sizes also. When I got this, the box clearly states, Made in China. This is false advertising. Also, they say Zak Designs. The box says Chefland.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Rubbermaid Commercial Bouncer Measuring Cup, 1 Pint, Clear, FG321500CLR; Brand: Rubbermaid Commercial Products; Review: I love the big spout.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ateco 1384 Straight Spatula, 4.5 Inch; Brand: Ateco; Review: I like it, but it is not as stiff as I expected so that makes getting food out of the pans more difficult.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Melitta Cone Coffee Filters, Natural Brown, No. 6, 40 Count Filters; Brand: Melitta; Review: I use them everyday.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: CybrTrayd RM-2746 Brush, One Size, Wood; Brand: CybrTrayd; Review: This is the best coffee grinder brush I have ever owned and I have owned a lot. It works great and keeps its shape. Love it. I would buy another one any time.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Medium Amber Glass Storage Jar with Air-Tight Lid; Brand: The Other Side Gifts; Review: Great jars.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Large Amber Glass Storage Jar with Air-Tight Lid; Brand: The Other Side Gifts; Review: Great jar. Just as advertised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bag Buddy Bag Holder - Versatile Metal Support Stand for 30 - 33 Gallon Plastic Bags - Use For; Brand: Bag Buddy; Review: This bag holder works really well. It is very useful in the yard.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ZYLISS Egg Slicer - Non Slip, Egg Cutter and Wedger with Built in Shell Piercer; Brand: Zyliss; Review: Wonderful egg slicer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Keurig K45 Elite Brewing System, Patriot Blue; Brand: Keurig; Review: I like it. I use only distilled water in the machine and it has held up very well. I also grind my own coffee beans and stopped using the pre-made K-cups because I get the coffee I want and a low price. I did use the K-cups at first and they also made great coffee. We use the machine for tea too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Quirky Tether Stemware Stabilizer; Brand: Quirky; Review: I use these for wine glasses in the dishwasher. They only work on narrow stems. But, they do hold the glass in place so I can wash them in the dishwasher. I am happy with them. Wish they had one for fat stems too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bamboo Charcoal Air Purifier bags (2 x 8 oz bags). Natural air freshener -; Brand: Cherry Tree; Review: This reeks of smoke smell. I wanted to put it in a chest freezer and within minutes the entire freezer stunk of smoke. Truly disgusting. I am returning this. Maybe it is just plain old charcoal and not activated charcoal.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: iSi Slim Silicone Spatula Best for Jars, Blender, and More. Top Seller and Highly Ranked. Red; Brand: iSi North America; Review: We bought one and then bought two more. Love them. It says they are for jars, but I use it all the time for cooking. And, they wash up in the dishwasher.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luminarc Working Glass, 14-Ounce, Set of 12; Brand: Arc International; Review: We use these to store leftovers in the refrigerator. Buy the lids. You will need them. Too large for a drinking glass. These are for storage. These are large, the next size smaller is even better.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tovolo Silicone Slotted Turner - Stratus Blue; Brand: Tovolo; Review: Love it. Works great and can be washed in the dish washer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: SharkNinja BL451 Nutri Ninja Pro, 12.9 x 7.9 x 14.8 inches, Silver; Brand: SharkNinja; Review: Works great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ohuhu Clothes Folding Board, Adjustable Clothes Folder with Towel Clips; Brand: Ohuhu; Review: The clothes stack really well if folded with this. However, I wish there was one for even thicker items.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Silicone Small Ice Cube Tray for Cocktails with Lid; Brand: OXO; Review: Difficult to get the cubes out.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Kitchen Gizmo Snap 'N Strain Strainer, Clip On Silicone Colander, Fits all Pots and Bowls - Lime Green; Brand: Kitchen Gizmo; Review: The problem with this is that all of my pots and pans have a rim edge that is bent out slightly. So, this device will not snap on properly. You need to have pots and pans with a straight rim edge, not an edge that bends outward at the rim. I think it would have worked otherwise.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Pet Supplies Organizer | Heavy Duty Foldable Dog Organizer | Great for Pet Travel; Brand: Busy Life; Review: This works great in my car and holds everything I need in the car. I store the recyclable grocery bags in it so they are handy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hudson Essentials Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Set - 6 Piece Stackable Set with Spout; Brand: Hudson Essentials; Review: Here is the problem with these cups. The sizes should be embossed on both sides. If you are right handed and pick up the cup, you cannot see the size marks because they are embossed on the opposite side. You can only see the size marks if you are left handed. Since left handed people are only ten percent of the population, 90 percent will not be able to see the embossing. They should be embossed on both sides. I specifically bought these because they were embossed and so the size marks cannot come off in the dishwasher. I am very disappointed. I am tired of having to turn the cups around. Also, the handles are very short.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Baggy Rack - (6 Pack) Sandwich Bag Racks, Clip Food Storage Bags Onto Holder, Best Opener for Freezer; Brand: Jokari; Review: Purchased one. It works perfectly. Bought several more for gifts. I fill several sizes of zip lock bags frequently. Finally, something that will hold the bag open so I can easily fill it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All-Clad 4402 Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Bonded Dishwasher Safe Saute Pan with Lid / Cookware, 2-Quart, Silver; Brand: All-Clad; Review: Wonderful pan. I highly recommend it. Just the right size. I looked all over for a small sturdy pan with good heat distribution.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware Butter Dish, Marseille; Brand: Le Creuset; Review: Finally a butter dish with enough room, and it has a handle. Big enough for two sticks of butter and washes well in the dish washer.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pancake Pillow The Adjustable Layer Pillow. Custom Fit Your Perfect Pillow Height. Queen Size Luxury Pillow; Brand: Pancake Pillow; Review: Love it. I used it with two for awhile and then added a third after later.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pancake Pillow Extra Pillow Case (Queen, White); Brand: Pancake Pillow; Review: Fits perfectly. Great for all pillows.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Gravity Sleep Oversize Pillow Case. Queen Size Extra Large. Fits Even The Fluffiest Pillows Including The Pancake Pillow. Sleeve; Brand: Gravity Sleep; Review: This is barely wider than a regular king size pillow case. I laid my regular king pillow case on top of this one and the teeny amount of extra width just not justify calling it oversize. I expected some real extra width so it would fit my king size pancake pillow. I had to cram my pancake pillow into it. I bought the DownTown Company oversize pillow cases and they definitely fit the pancake pillow. In fact, those are actually too wide. But, that is better for me.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
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Title: Petsafe Lickety Stik Low-Calorie Liquid Dog Treat; Brand: PetSafe; Review: My dogs love them and I like that I can let them lick at them for a significant amount of time making them feel like they are getting spoiled and I feel comfortable that they aren't filling up on something. They smell almost good enough that I'm tempted to lick it. Haha; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zuke's Mini Naturals Dog Treats; Brand: Zuke's; Review: My dogs love these. Good for training. They have not lost interest in them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Skinneeez Crinklers - Durable No Stuffing Crinkle Dog Toy - SPOT by Ethical Pet; Brand: Ethical Pets; Review: My dogs love these toys.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outward Hound Fun Feeder Slow Feed Interactive Bloat Stop Dog Bowl; Brand: Outward Hound; Review: Slows my dogs down about 5x. I timed them and they used to eat in 55 seconds. Now they are finishing at about 5 minutes. They seem to get a lot of satisfaction each time they work a kibble out so I'm assuming it's kind of fun for them. I've noticed a significant reduction in burping and sulfur farts which makes this a 10 star product for me!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Outback Jack Cat Enclosures For Indoor Cats - Portable Tent, Tunnel, and Playhouse; Brand: Outback Jack; Review: Kitties really love it. Easy to set up and put away. Only one end of the tunnel zips onto the tent which makes sense so you may purchase more tunnels and add them on. If you are struggling, its not broken- try the other side.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
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Title: Best-1 32oz. Hummingbird Feeder; Brand: Birds Choice; Review: Easy to clean and fill.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Best-1 8oz. Hummingbird Feeder; Brand: Birds Choice; Review: Easy to clean and fill.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: PondPerfect 30010 Multi Purpose Biological Pond Treatment 32-Ounce; Brand: PondPerfect; Review: I have a 300 gallon pond with a bio filter. This product did nothing to help my green water.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: NaturesPeck Mealworm Time Dried Mealworms from (5 lbs) -Non-GMO For Chickens & Wild Birds; Brand: NaturesPeck; Review: Packaged great for shipping. Nice whole worms.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hatortempt 5 lbs Dried Mealworms for Wild Bird Chicken Fish; Brand: Hatortempt; Review: All of my wild birds love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Songbird Essentials SE625 Red Nectar Protector Jr. (Set of 1); Brand: Songbird Essentials; Review: Thankful not to have to deal with ants. Works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: HIPA Carburetor with Repower Maintenance Kit for Echo GT225 GT225i GT225L PAS225 PE225 PPF225 SHC225 SRM225 SRM225U Trimmer; Brand: HIPA; Review: Works great!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Patio_Lawn_and_Garden |
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Title: VTech Jungle Gym Twist and Learn Gorilla Pals; Brand: VTech; Review: My daughter always tries to lift my weights when I work out. I got her these so she could "exercise" with me. She doesn't really play with them otherwise but they definitely fit the bill for our purposes.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Activity Sandbox with Canopy; Brand: KidKraft; Review: Great little sandbox! Love the storage. Took off one star because the mesh that covers the sand when not in use doesn't cover it as well as it could, but otherwise a great buy. I still highly recommend it, but a nice fitting waterproof cover for the sand would make it perfect!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Thomas & Friends Fisher-Price My First, All Around Sodor; Brand: Thomas & Friends; Review: My daughter got a ton of gifts for her third birthday but this was her favorite by far! She is obsessed. She takes Thomas everywhere! Loves this toy so much.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Let's Go Fishin'; Brand: PRESSMAN TOYS; Review: We spent a ton on holiday gifts for our 3 year old and this little thing is one of her favorites by far!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: GUND Fuzzy Teddy Bear Stuffed Animal Plush, Beige, 13.5"; Brand: GUND; Review: This is the third one of these we've bought. Our daughter is obsessed and brings him everywhere. We've lost him twice and had to overnight a new one. He's just the perfect size for her to cuddle and carry everywhere. She loves to rub his ears. Perfect little bear!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway, Talking Diesel 10 - Battery Operated; Brand: Thomas & Friends; Review: Why do kids love this guy so much? He's such a jerk. Haha. That said, my 3 year old daughter does love him a LOT, and this toy was her favorite holiday gift by far!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tinkertoy 100 Piece Essentials Value Set; Brand: Tinkertoy; Review: 100 pieces is less than I imagined, but our 3 year old has been really enjoying this set. Truth be told, so have my husband and I.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KidKraft Magnolia Mansion Dollhouse with Furniture; Brand: KidKraft; Review: Perfect for my 3 year old! She loves it. Woody and Nemo and Barbie and the princesses all live happily together in their giant house. So many cute little details. She especially loves the little piano. So happy with this purchase! Blew the Calico Critters house out of the water, sold it on eBay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nature Gift Store Live Ant Farm Ants Shipped Now: Ant Farm Kit Refill; Brand: Nature Gift Store; Review: Only one was dead, hard to count but maybe 25-30 live ants. They've been in their ant farm for weeks and they're still going strong.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Toys_and_Games |
Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Moulin Rouge (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monsoon Wedding (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Shipping News (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Italian for Beginners (2000); Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Run (2000); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marty (1955); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wizard of Oz: Collector's Edition (1939); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: The Good Girl (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: White Oleander (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (1998); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Monsters (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Green Mile (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lilo and Stitch (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monster's Ball (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Straight Story (1999); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Far from Heaven (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Real Women Have Curves (2002); Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Magnolia (1999); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Storytelling (2001); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Training Day (2001); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Talk to Her (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: One Hour Photo (2002); Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghost World (2001); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Crime of Padre Amaro (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Way Home (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Quiet American (2002); Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Whale Rider (2003); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Triplets of Belleville (2003); Rating: 5.0/5.0 | netflix |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: 59 Seconds: Think a Little, Change a Lot; Author: Richard Wiseman; Genres: non-fiction; Review: The world of self-help is thick with urban myths and intuitively reasonable claims, and it's easy to find yourself nodding along to something that, under less emotive inspection, is fatuous. Wiseman clearly loves that sort of inspection. In :59 Seconds he takes us on a guided tour through all the big names in folk psychology; happiness, persuasion, motivation, creativity, attraction, stress, relationships, decision making, parenting, and personality. And as he guides, he rigorously evaluates, with a big grin on his face. Through a mixture of wide research and his own often unusual experiments, he comes up with a few surprises. Positive thinking is a mixed bag; rewards make people work less hard; two minds are not better than one; playing hard to get is counterproductive; taking out anger on a punch-bag (for example) makes you angrier; and many more. Wiseman unmasks these fallacies with infectious zeal and smirky humour (and he is very funny: I first knew of Wiseman by seeing him perform magic/psychology/stand-up at the Edinburgh Fringe.) It's not all debunking, though. The book came about when Wiseman was asked by a friend about happiness; when Wiseman launched into an essay-length answer, his friend interrupted him. I'm busy -- are there any tips that take less than a minute to tell me about? These tips range from the practical (put a picture of a baby in your wallet, and it is much more likely to be returned if you lose it) to the common sense (stop procrastinating by starting the task you want to finish) to the stupid (grip a pencil between you teeth without touching it with your lips, so you smile, so you feel better) to the creepy (touch someone on the upper arm and they are more likely to say yes to whatever you ask). There are dozen more tips in :59 Seconds to statistically improve your chances of success in various fields. There are even one or two I might use. Wiseman writes smartly enough to hide the fact that many of his offerings are a little underseasoned, though, and require at least a pinch of salt to be palatable. [url]/; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Keaton: The Man Who Wouldn't Lie Down; Author: Tom Dardis; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: Buster Keaton's life follows a similar curve to that of Charlie Chaplin, though never in quite the same way. There is trauma and vaudeville in childhood, a few years of excelling in early films, until the artist is recognised and indulged. There follows a short period of Golden Era: each is completely in charge of their own films, creating every aspect, and making films that are still regarded as masterpieces 80 years on. This period is exceptional, in both lives. For In Our Hospitality, The Navigator and The General, Buster Keaton has complete control of every shot. He writes as he shoots, directs as he acts, and frequently risks his life. This singularity of vision, unmatched anywhere outside of an author's relationship with a novel (and even then...) is what pushes these films into greatness. The fall happens to them both in different ways. Chaplin, having cashed in, spends the rest of his life trying to be accepted by critics. Keaton, who always had a more esoteric, less-monied appeal, cannot afford such a luxury, and is forced to become a studio man; then a bit-part man; then a gag-writer. The fundamental difference between the two, that made Chaplin the more succesful and Keaton by far my preferred choice, is simple. Chaplin was a comedian who wanted to be an artist. Keaton was an artist who wanted to be a comedian. Chaplin always had popular appeal, but his pretentions could never be truly fulfilled; his story ends, career wise, with him still coming down from that long-ago peak. Keaton always made a unique and timeless product, but his aspirations were harder to fill when he had to compromise on method, for reasons of economy (read: shortsighted studios). Buster's lifegraph does turn up again at the end, as he is rediscovered and critically hailed. He cannot return to that Golden Era of film-making, but that same Era is now, looking back, eminently justified. [url]/; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Therapy; Author: David Lodge; Genres: graphic, comics, romance, fiction; Review: Lodge is a novelist fascinated by novel-writing. Nevermind the fictional biographies he's started writing about his heroes (Henry James and HG Wells, so far); nevermind the essays on the components of fiction that he should be more famous for; the real proof of his fascianation lies in his novels themselves. Therapy sees a successful scriptwriter experimenting with form. Druing his journey of self-discovery, he writes a journal, a narrative memoir, and quasi-fictional accounts of himself through the eyes of his friends. He experiments with elements of voice, deconstructs the amount of truth in fiction (or the other way around), talks us through the production and revision of the text we are currently reading, and even even finds time to analyse some Kierkergaard. This game-playing is entertaining, and paradoxically genuine. This is a trademark of Lodge; he makes the writing so much a part of the book that it can never seem contrived; it is so openly a written thing that any moments of writerly feeling work to include you rather than distance you from the subject. It's the same trick he pulls in Deaf Sentence, but here it is central to the arc of the novel (like in Thinks...) That arc is not a new one. Tubby Passmore has Internal Derangement of the Knee (medical speak for I Don't Know) and Internal Derangement of everything else, too. He begins searching, doesn't find what he is looking for, but finds a more acceptable version of himself along the way. So far, so what. Lodge has a huge amount of fun on the way, and it's impossible not to enjoy his comic expertise, but it's nothing out of the ordinary. What makes Therapy such a treat, especially for anybody who writes or is intrigued by writing, is the parrallel. Passmore's journey is exactly as eye-opening, accidental and self-finding as is his experiments with telling it. It's not just the old divide of the story vs. the telling; it's the complete blurring of that division. If you take away the experiments in the telling, you change the story crucially. They're at least completely co-dependant; more likely, they're one and the same thing. [url]/; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Sunset Limited; Author: Cormac McCarthy; Genres: fiction; Review: The Sunset Limited is Cormac McCarthy without the thick, trippy prose, so it's no surprise that it's both accessible and fantastic. It's billed as faith vs. reason, but that's not what's going on here. The only point it makes about religion is that the 'debate' becomes emphatically overshadowed by personal temperament when people reach their nadir. It's testament to McCarthy's skill that he can write a novel even loosely formed around faith against reason and neither bore me nor piss me off. His insert-superlative-here ear for dialogue and his expert balance of humour and weight make this impossible to dislike (prove me wrong....) There's another dichotomy McCarthy flirts with here, given by the character names: White is the suicidal book-loving intellectual (cheer the fuck up); Black is the uneducated, people-loving ex-con. I don't buy it. Ot at least, I don't think there's anything invested in that distinction, and no comment made by it. It's a cultural shortcut, maybe. The real divide is opposing temparements, not opposing ideologies, beliefs, intellects or cultures. Any opposition they have in thought is the fruit of their opposition in nature. The Sunset Limited is two boldly drawn characters, brought together for an inevitably brief visit. They are each compelling and real, and it is they who make this book pass far too quickly. I haven't seen the TV adaption, but I intend to. I'm told that White is more sypathetic than he is originally written, and based on the casting and trailers, I already agree. Too sympathetic, I fear. Because the real dichotomy at the heart of The Sunset Limited isn't faith and reason, or head and heart, or black and white; and definitely not Tommy Lee Jones and Samuel L Jackson. It's warmth vs. cold, and hope vs. despair. You can't warm up White without changing the whole thing. My favourite part is the end. The outcome between hope and despair. I won't spoil it, but there's certain things about the nature of hope and the nature of despair that make only one ending is logically possible.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I'm the King of the Castle; Author: Susan Hill; Genres: history, young-adult, thriller, children, crime, biography, historical fiction, fiction, mystery; Review: I'm the King of the Castle is about the deep isolation and injustice possible in a child's world. Susan Hill is clearly aiming at fear in all its incarnations, but the only fear it really captures is that of being right in an adult world that is wrong; of being misjudged by everyone around you; of having nobody who shares your particular sanity. Being a child in the circumstances of Charles Kingshaw is to live in a system that makes no sense; a world in which you need to speak out, but has no mechanism for your voice to be heard. The real fear is here. Forget the crow, the moths, the bully and the forest; think Franz Kafka. I was drawn in to the helpless nightmare Kingshaw lives in at Waring, in time, despite the quite horrendous comma abuse throughout the novel. Every page is littered with twice as many commas as it needs, separating every minor pause of rhetoric, or failing to splice what should be separate items sufficiently. Opening a page at random -- 82: He wanted to go wild, with the frustration of it, everything was against him. And: By referring to it, he might manage to annoy Hooper, though he doubted even that, and in any case, he would never know for sure, Hooper kept a bland face. Maybe they're not too bothersome on their own, but the sheer cumulative mass of them is overbearing (and there were far worse examples than on that particular page). Still, Susan Hill can do no wrong in my eyes, for one reason. She has succeeded where almost every author I have read this year has failed, and got an ending spot on. This book ends at the final event of the inevitable chain. It does not have a change of heart; it does not undermine itself, out of authorially insecurity; it does try one clever step too many, out of authorial self-confidence. Listen: this is what is missing in most books I read. Endings are zeniths, and endings are nadirs. Nothing else.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas; Author: Hunter S. Thompson; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction, fiction; Review: I know they made a film out of this in the 90s, but I can't get my head around that. Not because it's an unfilmable mess; I have no trouble imagining this as a film. Almost the opposite. I can picture the film exceptionally well, because I've already seen Withnail & I half a dozen times. Two drugged and drunk friends go on a crazy roadtrip and mourn the passing of the 1960s, and all those years entailed. Yep, that's the same story. As Withnail and Fear and Loathing are both at least 'based on' true events, though, I'm not calling plagiarism (except in the way that all non-fiction is plagiarism, by stealing bits from real life.) The fictional truth/factual nonsense angle is undiluted in Fear and Loathing. This is, after all, the textbook example of Gonzo journalism (it was only in the Post Script material in this Harper Perennial edition that I learned that Gonzo journalism wasn't Thompson's own coinage.) Maybe the lure of Gonzo journalism was contextual to its time. From my perspective, though, there is little that is surprising or original in it. I'd be massively surprised if it really did only take hold in the late 60s -- it's a fundamental tool of storytelling (or truth-telling, whatever) -- just having an identity crisis. That's not to say Hunter Thompson's own take on the mongrel approach is not frantically exciting and readable. Fear and Loathing paints a very different picture of the end-of-the-decade malaise than that found in the rain-filled English Withnail. Thompson is looking back, mourning the loss of the bigger thing; the movement, the intangible moment when everyone who was there was part of the same cresting wave. Withnail's journey is a much more personal one; looking forward, but not with positivity. He is staring down the barrel of a hopeless life, the decade after Hope reached an all time international high. How much of that difference in perspective is genuine, and how much is some Gonzo insinuation from the weather the two stories both fight and embody, I wouldn't care to say.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mortification: Writers' Stories of Their Public Shame; Author: Robin Robertson; Genres: history, comics, graphic, biography, historical fiction, non-fiction; Review: I didn't believe in schadenfreude until I read this. For example: even though it's the funniest show on earth, I have to force myself to sit through an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm: I don't get any pleasure from other people's misfortune. But most of these stories of awkwardness, disappointment and embarrassment gave me a warm feeling inside, and I'm not sure why. Maybe it's jealousy? These authors have 'made it', so they somehow deserve it. Maybe it's optimism? If these idiots can make it, so can I. Or maybe it's recognition. These particular neuroticisms are mine as well! I've certainly picked the right ambition. There's another pleasure here, besides schadenfreude: I love reading about writers. I read about writers all the time, but those accounts are usually about very successful writers, or newly practising writers, and are sometimes fictional. The writers and poets in Mortification cover the wide gamut of success, but are mostly from the obscure middle: they write, do tours and do readings, but they are not well-known. For someone who wants to be a writer but is scared of success, it's great to know that this strangely obscure middle exists, and functions, and is even fairly well-populated. It's less great to realise how few of it's members I've ever heard of -- and I am a representative of the bookier end of the public spectrum.Maybe I do want success. Still. It's good to know writers spend the times between writing getting fully immersed in mortification, over-analyzing the minutest moments in their lives, and honing every minor event into a perfectly sleek anecdote. Once I sell a novel, I'm there. I won't have to change at all.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Year of the Flood (MaddAddam, #2); Author: Margaret Atwood; Genres: paranormal, fantasy, fiction; Review: I like reading books in series, but they tend to be the exceptions among my library. When it happens, I am usually acutely aware of the fact that the book I am reading is one of a series; and it will be a series I follow, buy, read, sequentially. Nothing about Atwood's The Year of the Flood screamed series at me, so none of the above was going on. If somebody had suggested to me that the book was in some way a follow on, I would have laughed, a little cruelly, perhaps, in their face. Such was my confidence. So, obviously, it is a follow on, after all. Amazon reviewers (where were you before I read this?) make it very clear that this novel contains spoilers for Oryx and Crake -- the next of Atwood's novels, coincidentally, on my random invisible read-next list. It doesn't really matter. The books are, as far as I can tell, free-standing. Certainly, the narratives are separate, until near the end, and any character overlap didn't stop me enjoying The Year of the Flood independently. And there's a lot to enjoy, all round: Atwood's fully realised, marvellously embellished future world; her serious playfulness; the inherent page-momentum; the messiness. So it doesn't really matter. Only, of course, it slightly does. Because as I read, I became suspicious. Engaged as I was with the novel, a layer of my attention was taken by the Mystery of the Possible Prequel. And my attention couldn't afford the loss; the book already contains one attention-splicer -- the authorially indulgent sermons and songs, which manage to punctuate (but little else) the more interesting bits. I accuse myself of cowardice. I lost a good few days to this novel, but it didn't quite reach the heights/hit the mark/pick the metaphor that I was hoping for. And here I am, trying to blame its failure on my own reading-order cock up. I don't think this stands up in Book Court. How much does readerly context affect a novel's percieved quality? I mean, do I like books more when I'm on holiday? In the bath? In years Norwich City get promoted to the flipping Premier League?; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Burley Cross Postbox Theft; Author: Nicola Barker; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, non-fiction, mystery; Review: After the massive, incomprehensible, hilarious and bruising Darkmans, Nicola Barker decided to write an almost linear, almost straightforward novel. Then she found herself disappearing down 27 separate fantastic and obtuse tangents within that relatively straightforward, arced novel. Then she went nuts, got rid of the original novel, and just kept the tangents. I have no evidence for any of that, of course, but that's the story I back-engineered from Burley Cross Postbox Theft. It is, if anything, more marvellously scattered than Darkmans; Barker plays on the esoteric, and makes the lack of connections as much a braggable feature of the novel as the rare/barely there connections. The conceit of BCPT is that a bag of letters, stolen from the rusting postbox, is found abandoned by the criminal in a back alley. It's these letters, along with bookending missives from the two police officers trying to solve the crime, that make up the book. It's the perfect plan for Barker, who gets to flex her fearsome muscles in constructing wild and vibrant voices. Within the 27 letters, there is enough room to roam far, far away; and enough constriction to keep the book from ballooning into a four-inch spine. The lack of exceptional length is really important. Because not only does Barker roam/tangent/scatter/explode more than ever before, but she also ties the whole thing together. That she even tried for an 'ending' completely surprised me -- I was fully expecting a non-ending to match the non-narrative before it. But end it she did, surpassing anything I originally expected from this book. I demanded the impossible after reading Darkmans in January. I wanted Barker -- or anyone, really -- to make virtuoso explosivity of prose the heart of a novel, to completely disprove the need for an actual ending by being so spectacular -- and then to give me the ending to match the spectacular body. And here it is, the impossible, Burley Cross Postbox Theft. Now I want the sort of rare steak that makes me irresistable to women, and leaves next weeks lottery numbers written in blood on the plate.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: All Fun and Games Until Somebody Loses an Eye; Author: Christopher Brookmyre; Genres: thriller, crime, fiction, mystery; Review: Like with every Brookmyre I've ever read, all I could think of after finishing this was how soon I could get another Brookmyre to read. If I saw a granny reading one in the street within an hour of finishing this, I would have robbed her. These books are drugs. I think I know why. There's a brutal humour, cleverness and charm in Brookmyre's writing, but there's something else too. A third of the way through All Fun And Games, I faced up to the truth that I was reading a thriller. There. I said it. I don't tend to read thrillers or crime novels. And maybe it's because my system is so unused to them that when I'm tricked into reading one via a very non-genre example, they hit hard. I'm like a teetotaller who's had his water bottle switched with Vodka. It's good news, I think. As long as I don't become an alcoholic and only read high-percentage books which get you drunk instantly and straightforwardly. It's good that I have that option, now; sometimes you need it. Brookmyre is my crime/thriller writer, and I can go there whenever I choose. Which is why it's worrying news that I saw his latest on the New In table at Waterstones yesterday, and it was by 'Chris' not 'Christopher,' and was boasting a 'new direction.' The new direction sounded like it was focusing on the serious-crime side, and forgetting the humour and blistering originality that first got me interested. I'm ten Brookmyre-novels away from catching up, anyway, so it's a long time before I'll have to explore the new direction. I just hope this isn't a gateway drug situation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Mysteries of Pittsburgh; Author: Michael Chabon; Genres: non-fiction, romance, young-adult, fiction; Review: There's something bittersweet about delving into a favourite author's early work. It's pretty exciting to see how an author has grown over the years; what talents they always had, what weaknesses they have or haven't lost, which aspects were seeded long before they were developed. But on the other, more emotive and less rational, hand; what tainted greatness, how boringly humanising, how utterly demythologising. I mean, it's really comfortable to believe that greatness is something separate, inherent and unchanging; that it is emergent, changable and the outcome of (shudder) work is far more awkward. The Mysteries of Pittsburgh is a great example of this bubble-bursting, but an even better example of the growth of an author. For all it's weaknesses, it is still undeniably from the same hand as The Yiddish Policemen's Union and Kavalier & Clay (although I know there's people who don't agree with that). Thematically Pittsburgh is completely on-canon. It's almost a mission statement for the rest of his ouvre to date, complete with a nod to the world of genre in its hidden mafia background. The weaknesses mentioned are not thematic, they're in the prose and structure. Much of it is overwritten, and the cleverness is pushed too far forward. The structure feels somehow naive, complete with unsatisfying but overly-ended ending. 'But he was only 23 when he wrote it!', some might say. And while that is fantastically impressive, it's not an excuse. A lot of the novel's strength, its perfect render of the intensity of youth, are due to Chabon's age when writing it; if he gets the praise for age-related pros, he can take the criticism for age-related cons. 23 is not an excuse. My favourite thing about this novel is what's wrong with it. Unsatisfying structure and unwieldly prose? This is Chabon! Those are among his greatest strengths, in recent works. And greatness as the outcome of (shudder) work is not so bad after all.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | goodreads |
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Title: Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Automatic Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: Makes great ice cream, sorbet and yogurt. In 20 minutes had real quality products. Easy cleanup.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart TOB-135 Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven Broiler, Brushed Stainless, 9.3" x 18.3" x 15.3", Silver; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: The display is so small. Not easy to get the right setting, the screen moves too fast. Breville is a much better choice.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
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Title: hölm Kitchen Collection Professional Ergonomic Smooth Edge, Side Cut Manual Can; Brand: HALM; Review: Works very well.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Given the interaction history of a user with movies/shows as follows:
Title: Bourne Identity, The (2002); Genres: Action, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: I.Q. (1994); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Jackie Brown (1997); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: You've Got Mail (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Spaceballs (1987); Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wild Wild West (1999); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Western; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: My Fair Lady (1964); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Emma (1996); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Strictly Ballroom (1992); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jungle Book, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Children, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aristocats, The (1970); Genres: Animation, Children; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Waking Ned Devine (a.k.a. Waking Ned) (1998); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: City Slickers (1991); Genres: Comedy, Western; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Awakenings (1990); Genres: Drama, Mystery; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Bruce Almighty (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Ref, The (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: When a Man Loves a Woman (1994); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Forrest Gump (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jurassic Park (1993); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Shawshank Redemption, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Pulp Fiction (1994); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Toy Story (1995); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Independence Day (a.k.a. ID4) (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Schindler's List (1993); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Aladdin (1992); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Usual Suspects, The (1995); Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Speed (1994); Genres: Action, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: American Beauty (1999); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future (1985); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Matrix, The (1999); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Twister (1996); Genres: Action, Adventure, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Saving Private Ryan (1998); Genres: Action, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lion King, The (1994); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Drama, Musical, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Pretty Woman (1990); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Mrs. Doubtfire (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sixth Sense, The (1999); Genres: Drama, Horror, Mystery; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Star Trek: Generations (1994); Genres: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Men in Black (a.k.a. MIB) (1997); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sleepless in Seattle (1993); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Princess Bride, The (1987); Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Waterworld (1995); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Groundhog Day (1993); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Clueless (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Birdcage, The (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: While You Were Sleeping (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Home Alone (1990); Genres: Children, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Natural Born Killers (1994); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Shakespeare in Love (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Mr. Holland's Opus (1995); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è bella) (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: 12 Angry Men (1957); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Amelie (Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le) (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962); Genres: Drama; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Fight Club (1999); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Incredibles, The (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Good Will Hunting (1997); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monsters, Inc. (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Finding Nemo (2003); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (Wo hu cang long) (2000); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Blazing Saddles (1974); Genres: Comedy, Western; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: When Harry Met Sally... (1989); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Breakfast Club, The (1985); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Clerks (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lost in Translation (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Truman Show, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Trading Places (1983); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chocolat (2000); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Robin Hood (1973); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seabiscuit (2003); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sound of Music, The (1965); Genres: Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big (1988); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bourne Supremacy, The (2004); Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Field of Dreams (1989); Genres: Children, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Full Monty, The (1997); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Caddyshack (1980); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Legally Blonde (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Royal Tenenbaums, The (2001); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Boogie Nights (1997); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Fahrenheit 9/11 (2004); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Spider-Man (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Notting Hill (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pleasantville (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Spider-Man 2 (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Ocean's Eleven (2001); Genres: Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Glory (1989); Genres: Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shrek (2001); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Rain Man (1988); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Beautiful Mind, A (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: West Side Story (1961); Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Gone with the Wind (1939); Genres: Drama, Romance, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cast Away (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: There's Something About Mary (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: American Pie (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Toy Story 2 (1999); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Bowling for Columbine (2002); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dumb & Dumber (Dumb and Dumber) (1994); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Ghost (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charlie's Angels (2000); Genres: Action, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ghostbusters (a.k.a. Ghost Busters) (1984); Genres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part III (1990); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Western; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Beetlejuice (1988); Genres: Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Crimson Tide (1995); Genres: Drama, Thriller, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Edward Scissorhands (1990); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Get Shorty (1995); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Back to the Future Part II (1989); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Erin Brockovich (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Catch Me If You Can (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut (1999); Genres: Animation, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Green Mile, The (1999); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Matrix Revolutions, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jerry Maguire (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Wizard of Oz, The (1939); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Italian Job, The (2003); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989); Genres: Adventure, Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Office Space (1999); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Casablanca (1942); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Miss Sunshine (2006); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Run Lola Run (Lola rennt) (1998); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Cinderella Man (2005); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Raise the Red Lantern (Da hong deng long gao gao gua) (1991); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Baraka (1992); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last Seduction, The (1994); Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Much Ado About Nothing (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Philadelphia (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Game, The (1997); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Beauty and the Beast (1991); Genres: Animation, Children, Fantasy, Musical, Romance, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Commitments, The (1991); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Musical; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Scent of a Woman (1992); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Bound (1996); Genres: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Immortal Beloved (1994); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Emperor and the Assassin, The (Jing ke ci qin wang) (1999); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: It's My Party (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Enchanted April (1992); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Sliding Doors (1998); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Dogma (1999); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: My Cousin Vinny (1992); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: My Life (1993); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Wedding Singer, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Seven Years in Tibet (1997); Genres: Adventure, Drama, War; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Singles (1992); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Phenomenon (1996); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: King of Masks, The (Bian Lian) (1996); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Walk the Line (2005); Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miracle (2004); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: V for Vendetta (2006); Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Billy Elliot (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: About a Boy (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Remember the Titans (2000); Genres: Drama; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Transamerica (2005); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: School of Rock (2003); Genres: Comedy, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Kate & Leopold (2001); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: City of Angels (1998); Genres: Drama, Fantasy, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Adaptation (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Matchstick Men (2003); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Weather Man, The (2005); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Family Man, The (2000); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000); Genres: Action, Crime; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: It Could Happen to You (1994); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: National Treasure (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: My Best Friend's Wedding (1997); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Happy Feet (2006); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Chicago (2002); Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Musical; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Liar Liar (1997); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Top Gun (1986); Genres: Action, Romance; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big Lebowski, The (1998); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Eyes Wide Shut (1999); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Wayne's World (1992); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's The Meaning of Life (1983); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Dave (1993); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Little Mermaid, The (1989); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Road to Perdition (2002); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Grease (1978); Genres: Comedy, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: American President, The (1995); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ring, The (2002); Genres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Truth About Cats & Dogs, The (1996); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937); Genres: Animation, Children, Drama, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Animal House (1978); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Miss Congeniality (2000); Genres: Comedy, Crime; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Sabrina (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: League of Their Own, A (1992); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: What Women Want (2000); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: X-Files: Fight the Future, The (1998); Genres: Action, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Syriana (2005); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: About Schmidt (2002); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Terminal, The (2004); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Cars (2006); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Gremlins (1984); Genres: Comedy, Horror; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Calendar Girls (2003); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Girl, Interrupted (1999); Genres: Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: 40-Year-Old Virgin, The (2005); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wedding Crashers (2005); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: 50 First Dates (2004); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Blues Brothers, The (1980); Genres: Action, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride (1991); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Madagascar (2005); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Kindergarten Cop (1990); Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Twins (1988); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Spanglish (2004); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cutting Edge, The (1992); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Dirty Dancing (1987); Genres: Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Raising Helen (2004); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Save the Last Dance (2001); Genres: Drama, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Sweet Home Alabama (2002); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Under the Tuscan Sun (2003); Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Runaway Bride (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Crocodile Dundee (1986); Genres: Adventure, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Mulan (1998); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Comedy, Drama, Musical, Romance; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love, The (1995); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brothers McMullen, The (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Happiness (1998); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Man on the Moon (1999); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Analyze This (1999); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Pump Up the Volume (1990); Genres: Comedy, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Addicted to Love (1997); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Blast from the Past (1999); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Phone Booth (2002); Genres: Drama, Thriller; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Team America: World Police (2004); Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Father of the Bride Part II (1995); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: French Kiss (1995); Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Mary Poppins (1964); Genres: Children, Comedy, Fantasy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hero (Ying xiong) (2002); Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: House of Flying Daggers (Shi mian mai fu) (2004); Genres: Action, Drama, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: March of the Penguins (Marche de l'empereur, La) (2005); Genres: Documentary; Rating: 4.5/5.0
Title: Lady and the Tramp (1955); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: NeverEnding Story, The (1984); Genres: Adventure, Children, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hook (1991); Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Heathers (1989); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Goonies, The (1985); Genres: Action, Adventure, Children, Comedy, Fantasy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Big Daddy (1999); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Lilo & Stitch (2002); Genres: Adventure, Animation, Children, Sci-Fi; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: JFK (1991); Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Swordfish (2001); Genres: Action, Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Kingpin (1996); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Lost Boys, The (1987); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Little Shop of Horrors (1986); Genres: Comedy, Horror, Musical; Rating: 0.5/5.0
Title: Jungle Book, The (1967); Genres: Animation, Children, Comedy, Musical; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Blades of Glory (2007); Genres: Comedy, Romance; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: Matrix Reloaded, The (2003); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller, IMAX; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994); Genres: Comedy; Rating: 1.5/5.0
Title: Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999); Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Apollo 13 (1995); Genres: Adventure, Drama, IMAX; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Silence of the Lambs, The (1991); Genres: Crime, Horror, Thriller; Rating: 2.5/5.0
Title: Crash (2004); Genres: Crime, Drama; Rating: 3.5/5.0
Title: American in Paris, An (1951); Genres: Musical, Romance; Rating: 2.5/5.0 | movielens |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Hotell Barken Viking; City: Gothenburg Vastra Gotaland County West Coast; Review: Excellent experience to spend night at boat-hotel. Highly recommend it. Great location in Goteborg, to close of city, attractions to everything. Clean rooms, nice stuff, great breakfast, great view from upper deck of boat.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NH Ingolstadt; City: Ingolstadt Upper Bavaria Bavaria; Review: Very nice hotel with nice stuff. It is close to the highway with own parking lot. Nice and clean and silent rooms. Very good place for business stay. Fast internet Wi-Fi connection. Good breakfast even with gluten free food.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: ResidHotel Lyon Part Dieu; City: Lyon Rhone Auvergne Rhone Alpes; Review: Good value hotel for money. In each room is also small kitchen with refridgerator, so you can prepare some food by yourself. I recommend to choose roon in higher floor, the best one is 6 floor, nice view around hotel.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Epinal Centre; City: Epinal Vosges Grand Est; Review: Great hotel location with nice view to the city and river. Hotel has their parking lot, which is very convenient. Clean and quit rooms. Nice restaurant at hotel. I recommend the rooms with Windows to the river or inside building, not to the street, which is loud.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Winford Manor; City: Winford Somerset England; Review: Typical british hotel. Very beautiful countryside. Just 10 minutes from Bristol airport by car. If you want to stay at clasical hotel I highly recommend it. In the morning you can have typical british breakfast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: NH Vienna Airport Conference Center; City: Vienna; Review: Very comfortable and luxury hotel to close to airport. You can just to walk to terminal. Parking for cars is little bit expensive I recommend to use airport parking places, they are more cheaper. Very nice stuff.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Hunters Lodge; City: Crewe Cheshire England; Review: Typical british hotel with creaky floor and wind behind windows. I love it and you will too. Great british breakfast. Very nice and clean rooms. Parking lot is available. In the evening you can stop by at hotel restaurant for diner.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: H Hotel Stuttgart Herrenberg; City: Herrenberg Baden Wurttemberg; Review: Great hotel situated in the very quiet area. Nice and clean rooms with very nice stuff. Hotel is right now under reconstruction, but you can not notice at all. I just saw small notice on the desk. Highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mercure Blois Centre; City: Blois Loir et Cher Centre Val de Loire; Review: Very beautiful hotel, which is situated on bank of river. Very close to the city center, which you must see it especially local castle. Across from hotel is free parking lot, just 10 meters of walking. Highly recommend it.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hetzel Hotel; City: Stuttgart Baden Wurttemberg; Review: Great hotel very close to the Daimler. Very beautiful and quite rooms. In the morning great breakfast.If you are palnning visit Daimler museum, please, use this hotel, you can later on just walk to museum without any stress in the traffic.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Weebo Pets Stainless Steel Dog Whistle with Adjustable Frequency; Brand: Weebo Pets; Review: I think it was a knockoff. Broke immediately. Made cheaply. The threads didn't hold at all.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Squishy Face Studio Flirt Pole V2 Dog Exercise Toy Bundle with 2 Fleece Lures and Fleece Tug, 36-Inch; Brand: Squishy Face Studio; Review: Fun product. Getting my pup not to chew the cord apart after catching the "toy" is not easy. Would love if they sold a "cord replacement" to this toy. I also haven't tried to wash the "toy". I'm hoping that goes well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rubie's Red Blue Birthday Boy Paw Prints Clown Hat For Pet Dog; Brand: Rubie's; Review: cute ... other pups will try to take it off.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Ruffwear Singletrak Dog Backpack - Cloudburst Gray; Brand: Ruffwear; Review: A medium fits a Rhodesian Ridgeback well. Unfortunately, the collapsible water tanks LEAK LIKE CRAZY. My Rhodesian hates water. This leakage killed the chance of using this again.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: HuggleHounds Plush Corduroy Durable Knotties Dog Toy; Brand: HuggleHounds; Review: Gift was appreciated by humans and puppy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stella & Chewy'S Freeze-Dried Dinner Patties Grain-Free Dog Food; Brand: Stella & Chewy's; Review: these are so handy for travel. on the road, it's a great snack or meal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fresh Is Best Freeze Dried Raw Duck, Dog & Cat Treats; Brand: Fresh Is Best; Review: this is such a great product. cut them into smaller pieces and you have a wonderful treat for nosework.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Stella & Chewy'S Freeze-Dried Dinner Patties Grain-Free Dog Food; Brand: Stella & Chewy's; Review: these are so handy for travel. on the road, it's a great snack or meal.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sojos Simply Lamb Dog Treats 4oz; Brand: SOJOS; Review: wonderful treat ... very healthy ... nothing but lamb (which is good since my pup is allergic to blueberries). sometimes the pieces are a bit too small for my ridgeback but I use the big pieces for training. the others i put in his food bowl.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mighty Paw Safety Belt, Dog Seat Belt, Heavy Duty Hardware Including Tangle-Free Swivel Attachment, Carabiner, and Latch Bar Attachment.; Brand: Mighty Paw; Review: easy to install. looks strong. wished it was just a wee bit longer for my 85lb Rhodesian Ridgeback. To work around it I attached another loop to the end. That should work.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with businesses as follows:
Title: Camp Social; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Looking at some of the reviews I was surprised at some of the issues others had at this location. We went on Friday about 5:30 just in time for the end of happy hour. It was kinda empty at first but, that changed quickly. The indoor trailer that greets you is a bit misplaced but, the rest of the place has a cool layout. Indoor & outdoor seating, swings at the bar, another trailer for group seating - plenty of room for any size group. To be honest, the hostess seemed a little annoyed at the thought of working that day or something but, once we were seated our friendly server greeted use quickly and she helped us look over the menu since we were rookies. Drinks came out fast and were very good.
Our server came back around for our food order and made sure we got another round of drinks in before happy hour ended. I got the Camp Fire Burger and my gal ordered the Joshua Tree Pizza. Drinks we a little slower as the place filled up but, no big deal for us. The burger was great! A prefect medium rare (juicy & slightly pink), bacon, smoked mozzarella, and a pepper aiol and a soft bun - fantastic! The pizza was very good too. Crust was crisp on the bottom but, a soft chew on the top, the fresh mozz with verde salsa, hatch chili, cilantro, a yummy mex pizza combo.
We stuck around for one more drink and by now (7pm) the place was packed and had a fairly good amount of people waiting. A lot of families and kids however, its not chuck e cheese - adults were partying here too.
Overall, we liked the concept and the food. Howeva..Happy Hour is definitely the way to go. The prices were on the high side and the bill can add up with a few cocktails. We will be back for round 2!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rosita's Fine Mexican Food; City: Mesa, AZ; Review: This is an old favorite of my wife - so, we stopped in today for lunch and I'm definitely a fan now.
No frills, old school, etc. Staff was fast and friendly. Fresh chips and salsa hit the table quickly and the salsa was really good! The perfect blend of all the right spices and fresh tomatoes - we loved it!
I opted for the Mexican flag plate - a trio of three enchiladas, cheese w/ red sauce, spinach w/ white, & chicken w/ verde - all of them were awesome! I'm usually not a big fan of the red sauce but, this one was right on the money with a great blend of heat and flavor. Beans and rice were very good as well.
My wife went with a Red Chile Beef Burro a la carte and she said it's just as good as it was 15 years ago.
Overall, a great little spot to hit when your down Mesa way!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cafe Zamora; City: Avondale, AZ; Review: Great little old school Mexican joint! Verde chicken enchiladas, crunchy tacos, & rojo chili beef all were excellent! Salsa was packed with fresh tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Rice was light and fluffy, refried beans were silky goodness.
Every plate was cleared - not to-go boxes needed. Our only complaint was salsa could of had more heat but, that's just personal taste.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Bar Louie - Tempe Marketplace; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: We hit up Bar Louie before a movie for some light bites and drinks before catching a movie.
Happy Hour was perfect for us! Drinks were priced well and the bartenders were super friendly & quick to refill your glass. We opted for some boneless buffalo chicken wings & deep fried calamari (both half price during happy hour). Wings were tender, juicy and had a subtle heat with a hint of sweetness. Calamari was great - light coat of breading with a tangy dipping sauce.
Overall, happy hour was great and we will definitely be back to try some full menu options as well.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Once again, I like many others wish you could give half stars since a 2.5 rating overall would be about right. I bumped it up to 3 stars just because of our long history of visiting this location.
Unfortunately, it has lost a little mojo over these past few years. The service was slow, especially for being half empty at 5:30 on a Friday night. Chips were very good (we had a whole basket of flour ones) however, the salsa was super chunky (huge uneven cuts of tomato & onion). I even like it chunky but, they cuts were too big to fit into a bite, plus the flavor was a little bland and lacked any heat. Ingredients were fresh, just poorly put together.
We probably waited almost 30 minutes for one app and one combo plate to arrive. The Chingalingas were luke warm at best and seemed to be just thrown on the plate haphazardly. The combo plate (tacos, chili relleno, spinch enchilada) was a heaping pile of food, beans, & rice but, again lacked any bold flavors. We were very underwhelmed.
Our server stopped by maybe 4 times total in over an hour (including dropping off check). That was kinda a bummer for a nearly empty room.
We stayed for drinks at the bar and a good local band but, I have to say its a tough review to write since we are looooong time customers (my wife and I actually met here), unfortunately this location may be best for drinks and not so much for the food anymore.
Bummer.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Once again, I like many others wish you could give half stars since a 2.5 rating overall would be about right. I bumped it up to 3 stars just because of our long history of visiting this location.
Unfortunately, it has lost a little mojo over these past few years. The service was slow, especially for being half empty at 5:30 on a Friday night. Chips were very good (we had a whole basket of flour ones) however, the salsa was super chunky (huge uneven cuts of tomato & onion). I even like it chunky but, they cuts were too big to fit into a bite, plus the flavor was a little bland and lacked any heat. Ingredients were fresh, just poorly put together.
We probably waited almost 30 minutes for one app and one combo plate to arrive. The Chingalingas were luke warm at best and seemed to be just thrown on the plate haphazardly. The combo plate (tacos, chili relleno, spinch enchilada) was a heaping pile of food, beans, & rice but, again lacked any bold flavors. We were very underwhelmed.
Our server stopped by maybe 4 times total in over an hour (including dropping off check). That was kinda a bummer for a nearly empty room.
We stayed for drinks at the bar and a good local band but, I have to say its a tough review to write since we are looooong time customers (my wife and I actually met here), unfortunately this location may be best for drinks and not so much for the food anymore.
Bummer.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Aunt Chiladas Squaw Peak; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Once again, I like many others wish you could give half stars since a 2.5 rating overall would be about right. I bumped it up to 3 stars just because of our long history of visiting this location.
Unfortunately, it has lost a little mojo over these past few years. The service was slow, especially for being half empty at 5:30 on a Friday night. Chips were very good (we had a whole basket of flour ones) however, the salsa was super chunky (huge uneven cuts of tomato & onion). I even like it chunky but, they cuts were too big to fit into a bite, plus the flavor was a little bland and lacked any heat. Ingredients were fresh, just poorly put together.
We probably waited almost 30 minutes for one app and one combo plate to arrive. The Chingalingas were luke warm at best and seemed to be just thrown on the plate haphazardly. The combo plate (tacos, chili relleno, spinch enchilada) was a heaping pile of food, beans, & rice but, again lacked any bold flavors. We were very underwhelmed.
Our server stopped by maybe 4 times total in over an hour (including dropping off check). That was kinda a bummer for a nearly empty room.
We stayed for drinks at the bar and a good local band but, I have to say its a tough review to write since we are looooong time customers (my wife and I actually met here), unfortunately this location may be best for drinks and not so much for the food anymore.
Bummer.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Harkins Theatres Tempe Marketplace 16; City: Tempe, AZ; Review: Visited for the first time last week and would give it a thumbs up. We prefer the assigned seating/loungers but, the seats were very comfortable. Service at the bar was very fast and friendly.
I'd definitely be back when I'm on this side of the valley.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Portillo's Hot Dogs; City: Scottsdale, AZ; Review: Love it! This old favorite from Chicago hits the spot every single time! From the crazy-good Italian beef sandwiches (dipped/wet is da bomb for me), to Chi-town dogs dragged thru the garden, tender ribs, crispy fries, desserts, even cold beer to wash it down -- everything it great! My only knock is the sausage it a little mild in flavor. I prefer a spicier sausage with more fennel but, that's a personal preference. We will be back again and again.!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lakeside Bar & Grill; City: Peoria, AZ; Review: We stopped in for a comedy show on Saturday night. The place was jam packed but, we got there early and scored some good seats. Service was very good for us but, as the night wore on, we noticed the staff struggled at times to keep up with all the orders.
Overall, food was good. I had the hipster burger with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy. The burger was cooked perfectly medium! So many places struggle with burger temps but, hats off - they nailed it! Plenty of bacon, ham, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese & even a fried egg topped this bad boy of a burger. Very good! The Arizona burger was a hit at our table too! Unfortunately the tacos fell a little short - not bad mind you but, both orders just lacked a bit of flavor.
Happy hour drinks specials were great! And I believe Marco was our server - dude rocked it all night for our table!
I'd like to see more tv's tuned to D'backs or live sports, not poker reruns/infomercials but, we were there for comedy and drinks - plus, I never asked - so I'm sure they would put on any game requested.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lakeside Bar & Grill; City: Peoria, AZ; Review: We stopped in for a comedy show on Saturday night. The place was jam packed but, we got there early and scored some good seats. Service was very good for us but, as the night wore on, we noticed the staff struggled at times to keep up with all the orders.
Overall, food was good. I had the hipster burger with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy. The burger was cooked perfectly medium! So many places struggle with burger temps but, hats off - they nailed it! Plenty of bacon, ham, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese & even a fried egg topped this bad boy of a burger. Very good! The Arizona burger was a hit at our table too! Unfortunately the tacos fell a little short - not bad mind you but, both orders just lacked a bit of flavor.
Happy hour drinks specials were great! And I believe Marco was our server - dude rocked it all night for our table!
I'd like to see more tv's tuned to D'backs or live sports, not poker reruns/infomercials but, we were there for comedy and drinks - plus, I never asked - so I'm sure they would put on any game requested.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lakeside Bar & Grill; City: Peoria, AZ; Review: We stopped in for a comedy show on Saturday night. The place was jam packed but, we got there early and scored some good seats. Service was very good for us but, as the night wore on, we noticed the staff struggled at times to keep up with all the orders.
Overall, food was good. I had the hipster burger with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy. The burger was cooked perfectly medium! So many places struggle with burger temps but, hats off - they nailed it! Plenty of bacon, ham, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese & even a fried egg topped this bad boy of a burger. Very good! The Arizona burger was a hit at our table too! Unfortunately the tacos fell a little short - not bad mind you but, both orders just lacked a bit of flavor.
Happy hour drinks specials were great! And I believe Marco was our server - dude rocked it all night for our table!
I'd like to see more tv's tuned to D'backs or live sports, not poker reruns/infomercials but, we were there for comedy and drinks - plus, I never asked - so I'm sure they would put on any game requested.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Nine Fine Irishmen; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Very good spot to get your Irish groove on in Vegas!
My wife and I stopped in for a late lunch. We were hoping to grab a table outside on the strip but, of course since the weather was perfect - it was packed & we didn't want to wait so we headed inside to the bar for some grub.
The bartenders we super friendly and quick with the booze! We split an order of mac & cheese and a Ruben sandwich with fries. Both were very good. Corned beef was super lean and tender, loaded with 1000, kraut, & melted provolone on toasted marble rye. The mac & cheese was crazy gooey goodness - almost too much cheese but, can there ever really be too much cheese? Awesome!
We washed it all down with a couple of Magners and headed out the the casino floor to try our luck.
Great place - we will be back on our next Vegas trip!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Piano Bar; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: A must in Vegas!! Stop in, grab a drink and catch the Big Elvis show! Service is always great but, the place will get packed for shows. Get there early! (For the 2pm show we got there a little after 1pm and grab some drinks to wait in line & got fantastic seats.) We stop by every time we are in Vegas to see the show!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Diablo's Cantina; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: We were at the Luxor and stopped in here for a quick bite for lunch! Decor was pretty cool and warm chips & fresh salsa hit the table fast! Overall, service was a little slow but, we were in no hurry so no biggie. The enchiladas combo with shrimp, chix and shredded beef was great! Each had their own sauce/flavor profiles and had some great heat as well. Rice and beans were fresh and tasty! We had a couple of margaritas as well and they were strong and very tasty.
We will stop back again!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Fulton Fish Frye; City: Las Vegas, NV; Review: Visited twice so far. First time was great - got the family feast/bucket with shrimp, chix, fish, pups, fries and slaw. Good deal for a lot of food. Everything was crunchy and tasty! Pups are on the small side and a bit corn mealy but, not too bad.
The second time, got them same order with a different crew and again everything was great except for the fries. Fries were cooked in the same oil as fish and had the faint taste of the batter/cod - kind of a bummer. Yet overall, I'm there for fish, shrimp and chix so - not a deal breaker.
Fill up for a good price near the strip - can't beat it!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Jewel's Bakery and Cafe; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: This past Saturday was our first venture here and it was great! My wife has been GF for a while and it has at times been a struggle to find a place that has some decent options on the menu. However, Jewels literally has an entire menu dedicated to GF and vegan diners that is absolutely delicious!
My wife had the chorizo & cheese omelette topped with fresh avocado with a side of crispy potatoes and I opted for the "chedda" biscuits & gravy, over easy eggs and crispy potatoes too. Everything was great! Food was fresh, flavors were all there - "chedda" biscuits were dense (GF does that) but, had a wonderful rich flavor paired with a thick peppery sausage gravy. Service was awesome - quick, friendly and will answer any questions u may have about the menu. Sit down or take out - even a small patio to enjoy the outdoors when it cools down. Open for breakfast & lunch.
The sweets looked fantastic as well. Donuts, brownies, cupcakes, yum! Next time we stop in we will be grabbing some dessert to go!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Valle Luna; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: We have been hitting up both Valle Luna locations near us for years. To be honest we haven't been to this location for a few months but, wow - were we so disappointed.
Hostess & Server were great - no issues - seated quickly, friendly, etc.
However, the food was so bland - no salt, no pepper, nothing. I ordered the Sonoran style carne asada steak - medium - came out well but, still fairly juicy - unfortunately there was very little green sauce or melted cheese and the overall flavor was not there - just bland well done meat. Beans were fine yet, rice was the same flavorless offering.
My wife got the number five combo - taco, tostada, & enchilada - much the same lack of any Mexican flavors. She actually wound up going through two hot salsas in search of flavor. Such a bummer - the standards are usually very high here - not sure maybe just a bad night?
Mango margarita was very good - chips & salsa were fine - We should have stuck with those...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Valle Luna; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: We have been hitting up both Valle Luna locations near us for years. To be honest we haven't been to this location for a few months but, wow - were we so disappointed.
Hostess & Server were great - no issues - seated quickly, friendly, etc.
However, the food was so bland - no salt, no pepper, nothing. I ordered the Sonoran style carne asada steak - medium - came out well but, still fairly juicy - unfortunately there was very little green sauce or melted cheese and the overall flavor was not there - just bland well done meat. Beans were fine yet, rice was the same flavorless offering.
My wife got the number five combo - taco, tostada, & enchilada - much the same lack of any Mexican flavors. She actually wound up going through two hot salsas in search of flavor. Such a bummer - the standards are usually very high here - not sure maybe just a bad night?
Mango margarita was very good - chips & salsa were fine - We should have stuck with those...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Valle Luna; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: We have been hitting up both Valle Luna locations near us for years. To be honest we haven't been to this location for a few months but, wow - were we so disappointed.
Hostess & Server were great - no issues - seated quickly, friendly, etc.
However, the food was so bland - no salt, no pepper, nothing. I ordered the Sonoran style carne asada steak - medium - came out well but, still fairly juicy - unfortunately there was very little green sauce or melted cheese and the overall flavor was not there - just bland well done meat. Beans were fine yet, rice was the same flavorless offering.
My wife got the number five combo - taco, tostada, & enchilada - much the same lack of any Mexican flavors. She actually wound up going through two hot salsas in search of flavor. Such a bummer - the standards are usually very high here - not sure maybe just a bad night?
Mango margarita was very good - chips & salsa were fine - We should have stuck with those...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Valle Luna; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: We have been hitting up both Valle Luna locations near us for years. To be honest we haven't been to this location for a few months but, wow - were we so disappointed.
Hostess & Server were great - no issues - seated quickly, friendly, etc.
However, the food was so bland - no salt, no pepper, nothing. I ordered the Sonoran style carne asada steak - medium - came out well but, still fairly juicy - unfortunately there was very little green sauce or melted cheese and the overall flavor was not there - just bland well done meat. Beans were fine yet, rice was the same flavorless offering.
My wife got the number five combo - taco, tostada, & enchilada - much the same lack of any Mexican flavors. She actually wound up going through two hot salsas in search of flavor. Such a bummer - the standards are usually very high here - not sure maybe just a bad night?
Mango margarita was very good - chips & salsa were fine - We should have stuck with those...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Valle Luna; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: We have been hitting up both Valle Luna locations near us for years. To be honest we haven't been to this location for a few months but, wow - were we so disappointed.
Hostess & Server were great - no issues - seated quickly, friendly, etc.
However, the food was so bland - no salt, no pepper, nothing. I ordered the Sonoran style carne asada steak - medium - came out well but, still fairly juicy - unfortunately there was very little green sauce or melted cheese and the overall flavor was not there - just bland well done meat. Beans were fine yet, rice was the same flavorless offering.
My wife got the number five combo - taco, tostada, & enchilada - much the same lack of any Mexican flavors. She actually wound up going through two hot salsas in search of flavor. Such a bummer - the standards are usually very high here - not sure maybe just a bad night?
Mango margarita was very good - chips & salsa were fine - We should have stuck with those...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Valle Luna; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: We have been hitting up both Valle Luna locations near us for years. To be honest we haven't been to this location for a few months but, wow - were we so disappointed.
Hostess & Server were great - no issues - seated quickly, friendly, etc.
However, the food was so bland - no salt, no pepper, nothing. I ordered the Sonoran style carne asada steak - medium - came out well but, still fairly juicy - unfortunately there was very little green sauce or melted cheese and the overall flavor was not there - just bland well done meat. Beans were fine yet, rice was the same flavorless offering.
My wife got the number five combo - taco, tostada, & enchilada - much the same lack of any Mexican flavors. She actually wound up going through two hot salsas in search of flavor. Such a bummer - the standards are usually very high here - not sure maybe just a bad night?
Mango margarita was very good - chips & salsa were fine - We should have stuck with those...; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Valle Luna; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: We have been hitting up both Valle Luna locations near us for years. To be honest we haven't been to this location for a few months but, wow - were we so disappointed.
Hostess & Server were great - no issues - seated quickly, friendly, etc.
However, the food was so bland - no salt, no pepper, nothing. I ordered the Sonoran style carne asada steak - medium - came out well but, still fairly juicy - unfortunately there was very little green sauce or melted cheese and the overall flavor was not there - just bland well done meat. Beans were fine yet, rice was the same flavorless offering.
My wife got the number five combo - taco, tostada, & enchilada - much the same lack of any Mexican flavors. She actually wound up going through two hot salsas in search of flavor. Such a bummer - the standards are usually very high here - not sure maybe just a bad night?
Mango margarita was very good - chips & salsa were fine - We should have stuck with those...; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Hula's Modern Tiki; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: We stopped it on Saturday night around 630. Timing was perfect since we got two seats at the bar and by 7 o'clock there was quite the line waiting to be seated.
Great little place with a modern vibe, a good size bar and patio seating as well. Bartenders were fast and friendly. We tried a few of the specialty cocktails and enjoyed them all (zombie, tropical itch & the Hawaii 5-0).
Food hit the table quickly. I loved the loco moco! Patty was cooked to a perfect pink inside and a nice crispy sear on the outside. Place that over rice, slather on heaps of gravy and topped it with a couple of sunny side up eggs and green onion - oh ya - they do this old favorite of mine much justice! My wife had the Crunchy Spicy Chicken tacos - packed with shredded chicken and good flavors - not really "spicy" per say, but it was very good.
We have already made plans for a return visit with friends..; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oregano's Pizza Bistro; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Out of all the Oregano's I have visited in Arizona, unfortunately this one would rank at the bottom. I usually avoid this location because of previous disappointing visits however, I have family living nearby and I hadn't eaten all day so, my son and I stopped in for some pizza & wings.
It was a couple of Saturdays back around 4pm. The place was crowded but, not slammed. Hence, no wait to get seated.
We ordered our usual thin pizza & buffalo wings. Wings came out rather quickly (15 minutes) and they were fantastic! Crispy, meaty, saucy, the whole package. That's when we should have stopped. The pizza must have taken and additional 45-50 from the time the wings were served to hit our table. Okay, I know it takes time but, adding it up, close to 70 minutes to get a pizza? Still, it was hot and looked great. They just forgot the flavor. Bland, really bland. We had pepperoni, sausage, and mushroom and still nothing. I never salt my pizza but, I had no choice. Salt, pepper, red pepper, anything to give it some needed zing. I would have sent it back but, I was running on empty and was under the gun to get back across town so, sending it back was not an option. To boot, service was marginal at best. Put it this way - over an hour at the table and I had two glasses of wine - I would of had another but, the server rarely checked on us.
We love Oregano's - absolutely love it! However, judging by some of the reviews and out history here, this location needs a refresher course on Oregano's pizza 101..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oregano's Pizza Bistro; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Out of all the Oregano's I have visited in Arizona, unfortunately this one would rank at the bottom. I usually avoid this location because of previous disappointing visits however, I have family living nearby and I hadn't eaten all day so, my son and I stopped in for some pizza & wings.
It was a couple of Saturdays back around 4pm. The place was crowded but, not slammed. Hence, no wait to get seated.
We ordered our usual thin pizza & buffalo wings. Wings came out rather quickly (15 minutes) and they were fantastic! Crispy, meaty, saucy, the whole package. That's when we should have stopped. The pizza must have taken and additional 45-50 from the time the wings were served to hit our table. Okay, I know it takes time but, adding it up, close to 70 minutes to get a pizza? Still, it was hot and looked great. They just forgot the flavor. Bland, really bland. We had pepperoni, sausage, and mushroom and still nothing. I never salt my pizza but, I had no choice. Salt, pepper, red pepper, anything to give it some needed zing. I would have sent it back but, I was running on empty and was under the gun to get back across town so, sending it back was not an option. To boot, service was marginal at best. Put it this way - over an hour at the table and I had two glasses of wine - I would of had another but, the server rarely checked on us.
We love Oregano's - absolutely love it! However, judging by some of the reviews and out history here, this location needs a refresher course on Oregano's pizza 101..; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Oregano's Pizza Bistro; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Out of all the Oregano's I have visited in Arizona, unfortunately this one would rank at the bottom. I usually avoid this location because of previous disappointing visits however, I have family living nearby and I hadn't eaten all day so, my son and I stopped in for some pizza & wings.
It was a couple of Saturdays back around 4pm. The place was crowded but, not slammed. Hence, no wait to get seated.
We ordered our usual thin pizza & buffalo wings. Wings came out rather quickly (15 minutes) and they were fantastic! Crispy, meaty, saucy, the whole package. That's when we should have stopped. The pizza must have taken and additional 45-50 from the time the wings were served to hit our table. Okay, I know it takes time but, adding it up, close to 70 minutes to get a pizza? Still, it was hot and looked great. They just forgot the flavor. Bland, really bland. We had pepperoni, sausage, and mushroom and still nothing. I never salt my pizza but, I had no choice. Salt, pepper, red pepper, anything to give it some needed zing. I would have sent it back but, I was running on empty and was under the gun to get back across town so, sending it back was not an option. To boot, service was marginal at best. Put it this way - over an hour at the table and I had two glasses of wine - I would of had another but, the server rarely checked on us.
We love Oregano's - absolutely love it! However, judging by some of the reviews and out history here, this location needs a refresher course on Oregano's pizza 101..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oregano's Pizza Bistro; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Out of all the Oregano's I have visited in Arizona, unfortunately this one would rank at the bottom. I usually avoid this location because of previous disappointing visits however, I have family living nearby and I hadn't eaten all day so, my son and I stopped in for some pizza & wings.
It was a couple of Saturdays back around 4pm. The place was crowded but, not slammed. Hence, no wait to get seated.
We ordered our usual thin pizza & buffalo wings. Wings came out rather quickly (15 minutes) and they were fantastic! Crispy, meaty, saucy, the whole package. That's when we should have stopped. The pizza must have taken and additional 45-50 from the time the wings were served to hit our table. Okay, I know it takes time but, adding it up, close to 70 minutes to get a pizza? Still, it was hot and looked great. They just forgot the flavor. Bland, really bland. We had pepperoni, sausage, and mushroom and still nothing. I never salt my pizza but, I had no choice. Salt, pepper, red pepper, anything to give it some needed zing. I would have sent it back but, I was running on empty and was under the gun to get back across town so, sending it back was not an option. To boot, service was marginal at best. Put it this way - over an hour at the table and I had two glasses of wine - I would of had another but, the server rarely checked on us.
We love Oregano's - absolutely love it! However, judging by some of the reviews and out history here, this location needs a refresher course on Oregano's pizza 101..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oregano's Pizza Bistro; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Out of all the Oregano's I have visited in Arizona, unfortunately this one would rank at the bottom. I usually avoid this location because of previous disappointing visits however, I have family living nearby and I hadn't eaten all day so, my son and I stopped in for some pizza & wings.
It was a couple of Saturdays back around 4pm. The place was crowded but, not slammed. Hence, no wait to get seated.
We ordered our usual thin pizza & buffalo wings. Wings came out rather quickly (15 minutes) and they were fantastic! Crispy, meaty, saucy, the whole package. That's when we should have stopped. The pizza must have taken and additional 45-50 from the time the wings were served to hit our table. Okay, I know it takes time but, adding it up, close to 70 minutes to get a pizza? Still, it was hot and looked great. They just forgot the flavor. Bland, really bland. We had pepperoni, sausage, and mushroom and still nothing. I never salt my pizza but, I had no choice. Salt, pepper, red pepper, anything to give it some needed zing. I would have sent it back but, I was running on empty and was under the gun to get back across town so, sending it back was not an option. To boot, service was marginal at best. Put it this way - over an hour at the table and I had two glasses of wine - I would of had another but, the server rarely checked on us.
We love Oregano's - absolutely love it! However, judging by some of the reviews and out history here, this location needs a refresher course on Oregano's pizza 101..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oregano's Pizza Bistro; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Out of all the Oregano's I have visited in Arizona, unfortunately this one would rank at the bottom. I usually avoid this location because of previous disappointing visits however, I have family living nearby and I hadn't eaten all day so, my son and I stopped in for some pizza & wings.
It was a couple of Saturdays back around 4pm. The place was crowded but, not slammed. Hence, no wait to get seated.
We ordered our usual thin pizza & buffalo wings. Wings came out rather quickly (15 minutes) and they were fantastic! Crispy, meaty, saucy, the whole package. That's when we should have stopped. The pizza must have taken and additional 45-50 from the time the wings were served to hit our table. Okay, I know it takes time but, adding it up, close to 70 minutes to get a pizza? Still, it was hot and looked great. They just forgot the flavor. Bland, really bland. We had pepperoni, sausage, and mushroom and still nothing. I never salt my pizza but, I had no choice. Salt, pepper, red pepper, anything to give it some needed zing. I would have sent it back but, I was running on empty and was under the gun to get back across town so, sending it back was not an option. To boot, service was marginal at best. Put it this way - over an hour at the table and I had two glasses of wine - I would of had another but, the server rarely checked on us.
We love Oregano's - absolutely love it! However, judging by some of the reviews and out history here, this location needs a refresher course on Oregano's pizza 101..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Oregano's Pizza Bistro; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Out of all the Oregano's I have visited in Arizona, unfortunately this one would rank at the bottom. I usually avoid this location because of previous disappointing visits however, I have family living nearby and I hadn't eaten all day so, my son and I stopped in for some pizza & wings.
It was a couple of Saturdays back around 4pm. The place was crowded but, not slammed. Hence, no wait to get seated.
We ordered our usual thin pizza & buffalo wings. Wings came out rather quickly (15 minutes) and they were fantastic! Crispy, meaty, saucy, the whole package. That's when we should have stopped. The pizza must have taken and additional 45-50 from the time the wings were served to hit our table. Okay, I know it takes time but, adding it up, close to 70 minutes to get a pizza? Still, it was hot and looked great. They just forgot the flavor. Bland, really bland. We had pepperoni, sausage, and mushroom and still nothing. I never salt my pizza but, I had no choice. Salt, pepper, red pepper, anything to give it some needed zing. I would have sent it back but, I was running on empty and was under the gun to get back across town so, sending it back was not an option. To boot, service was marginal at best. Put it this way - over an hour at the table and I had two glasses of wine - I would of had another but, the server rarely checked on us.
We love Oregano's - absolutely love it! However, judging by some of the reviews and out history here, this location needs a refresher course on Oregano's pizza 101..; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Big Earl's Greasy Eats; City: Cave Creek, AZ; Review: Our first visit was last weekend and we were very happy! Love the old gas station vibe, it is very tight inside but, there is plenty of shaded outdoor seating. Walk up and order at the counter a la fast casual with the friendly staff. Overall, the menu has a little bit of something for everyone.
We opted for the mushroom & swiss burger with a side of tater tots. The bun was pillowy soft, plenty of mushrooms & gooey swiss topped the juicy burger that was cooked to perfection! Tots we great as well - crispy, crunchy - yummy!
So many menu items we would like to try - especially the adult shakes!
One knock - prices were a bit high for the size of the burger - but, the flavor made up for it for sure.
No doubt we will be stopping by again!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: It has been quite a while since our last visit - man what a difference! Service was spot on - fast and friendly. Drinks hit the table quickly as we read over the menu or should I say food novel. So many food options, I can't believe the kitchen keeps it all straight. Something for everyone here.
The fish & chips were fantastic as was the Nashville hot chix sandwich and prime rib sliders were lean, juicy and hit the spot.
Wine selection was good with glasses starting just under seven bucks and cheaper in bar area for happy hour.
Overall, we were glad we gave BJ's another chance - we will be back!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CAPS Sports Grill; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Wings, Wings, Wings. Endless selection of flavors - our favorites include Ancho Chipotle, Garlic Hot, and Traditional Buffalo. Extra crispy takes a while longer but, it's da bomb! Pair your wings with a basket of fries and a frosty beverage and catch almost any game you can think of basketball, baseball, football, hockey, - Dave will take care of you!!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Country Boys Restaurant; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Great place to grab some breakfast on the cheap or pay up a little and you will get a heaping plate full of tasty grub!!
We stopped in today around 11am for a late breakfast/brunch. Old school diner vibe with super fast and friendly service. I opted for the biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage & hash browns - gravy was rich, creamy and fantastic! Biscuits were light and uber fluffy - loved em! Other orders were, pancakes with eggs and bacon - a crazy helping of large golden cakes plus bacon was crisp & lean! The burger was also a hit at the table.
Friday night fish fry and Saturday night ribs are great deals too!!
This is our second visit here and we will be back!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Topgolf; City: Glendale, AZ; Review: We have hit Topgolf in Scottsdale quite a few times before but last night was our first venture to the west side version.
Everything you come to expect from this national chain, a friendly and helpful greeting at the door, quick service and a super clean environment.
Tuesday is half price for the bay rental - which makes the bill much easier to handle. Food and drinks are pricey but, in line with other locations.
We tried a couple flatbread pizzas - pepperoni & margherita - both were excellent!! I would like the crust a little more crispy but, just personal preference. We shared a bottle of merlot for $33 - which was also a fantastic deal compared to buying per glass.
Overall, a fun time for all - families, friends, date night, a great place to change up the regular old night out routine.
FYI - upper level is the best spot to be by far.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lychee Kitchen; City: Phoenix, AZ; Review: Great little place in North Phoenix! Food was very good, from the orange chicken, Crispy spicy chicken, twice cooked pork, it all was a perfect balance of protein and veggies with clean flavors. The prices are very good for the portion sizes.
We also love the bar area for a quick drink while you wait for your order.
Our only knock, the egg rolls are just not up to snuff for us - a bit on the small side and lacking in flavor but, it is really hard to find good ones lately.
Anyway, we have been here half a dozen times and will be back over an over again for some of our favorite local Chinese fare.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | yelp |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Concrete Evidence (Evidence Series) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Rachel Grant Page; Review: This is the first book I've read by this particular author, and I must say, she won a new fan! I ordered the second book of this series, Body of Evidence, about midway thru this novel. Initially, I wasn't sure that I'd enjoy the storyline - as there was some very technical jargon, and references to historical elements that confused me. But, I hung in there, and eventually developed a love for the two leading characters. Great Read!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Diary of a Side Chick: A Naptown Hood Drama (Side Chick Diaries) (Volume 1); Author: Visit Amazon's Tamicka Higgins Page; Review: This book was absolutely the worst book I've ever read. I read the author's note at the end, where she admits that her "style of writing isn't for everyone." In my opinion, what I read was neither "style," nor was it "writing." The grammar was very difficult to move beyond. The "n" word was used so very much that it moved from offensive to irritating. The dialogue, plot, and characters lacked substance, depth, and complexity. I totally "got" the premise, but this book was difficult to read. I DID complete it, because like most train wrecks, it was difficult to look away from. In addition to that, I never walk away from a book once I start it. The author was redundant and lacks the sophistication necessary to reach a real audience. I realize that this is "urban" literature, but if that means I must be subjected to bad grammar, irrelevant words and over explanations, flat characters, and ghetto fabulous scenarios, then I say, "no, thank you." I will not be investing in any other books in this tired series...; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Close To Danger (Westen) (Volume 4); Author: Visit Amazon's Suzanne Ferrell Page; Review: Ive read books 1-3 of this series. While I don't truly recall much about the previous novels, I imagine they were interesting enough if I committed to novel 2 and 3. Im only on Chapter 6 of this novel, and Im pretty disappointed. Is it just me, or did the the author miss a few beats during the initial conversation with Bulldog (Chapter 5)? Wes placed a call to Bulldog to ask a favor, spelled the name of baby sister Dylan, and a few sentences later Bulldog had worked in the OR within Dylan for a week or more! Not only that, the novel is poorly edited. Poorly. Im trudging through it, as the plot is interesting, as too are the characters (thus far), but Im extremely disappointed in this particular novel and the lack of attention paid to key details.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: If Only For One Night; Author: Visit Amazon's Victoria Christopher Murray Page; Review: I downloaded this read, If Only For One Night, yesterday afternoon. I didn't begin reading it until yesterday evening. Ive just completed the last page - not even 24 hours later. This book was EVERYTHING - it left me feeling...feeling grateful, feeling sad, feeling joy, feeling hopeful, feeling a renewed spirit, and feeling...introspective. Ive read THOUSANDS of novels; but I cant say that Ive ever walked away from a novel just feeling before! Great Work Ladies!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tailspin; Author: Visit Amazon's Sandra Brown Page; Review: As usual, I anticipated this read for MONTHS! Although I didn't purchase it on its release date (as I was involved in another book), I did purchase it within the first week of its release. This novel was awesome! I couldn't help but to wonder what Brynne was up to - my mind conjured up all kinds of possibilities. I enjoyed the interaction between Rye and Brynne, and I even developed a fondness for Goliad (believe it or not). My ONLY complaint is that Mrs. Browns new releases aren't coming fast enough. I realize that we all must stop and smell the roses, but I yearn for her books. I complete them in NO time and then have to search for better than mediocre novels for a year before her next novel is released...; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Asteria Sorgun Resort; City: Side Manavgat Turkish Mediterranean Coast; Review: Revisited this hotel after 7 years and it was good then! Now it is amazing!! The friendly and helpful staff make the difference. Obviously customer service is an important issue for tbe management team and each member of staff goes out of their way to make your stay so enjoyable. Tbe facities are second to none and there is something for everyone from young couples, families to us old dears!!! Enjoy!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Asteria Bodrum Resort; City: Gumbet Bodrum Mugla Province Turkish Aegean Coast; Review: Recently returned from our 6th visit to this resort! Yes we obviously like it here! The staff are brilliant and the different facilities available mean there is something for everyone!! We had a good room overlooking the bay although they are a little tired looking now. A little refurbishment would not go amiss. Love bartering with the local people who are lovely! Would recommend to families and couples of all ages!.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Craighaar Hotel; City: Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Scotland; Review: Nothing is too much trouble for the staff here! They are keen to please and so helpful! We invited local fiends to meet us in the restaurant for dinner and we were not disappointed! There was so much to choose from on the menu and I would also recommend any special dishes of the day!!! The rooms are clean and comfortable and some of the bathrooms have been modernised! Having spent five days in a National chain hotel in Aberdeen city centre, the Craighaar was a welcome change.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort; City: Al Aqah Emirate of Fujairah; Review: I have to start with the negative and that is the location. In the middle of nowhere and 1hr 30mi s from airport...... But it is well worth it!!! A spectacular hotel with very courteous and knowledgeable staff. We went on a half board basis (so budget for on costs), the food was superb and there is something to suit everyone's taste buds. The pool is huge and caters for all the family!! The beach is well maintained and the water clear and safe. We will be visiting again!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Culloden Estate Spa; City: Belfast Northern Ireland; Review: What lovely views from this hotel! The grounds are very attractive and well maintained. The most impressive accolade would be the attentive and friendly staff. Nothing was ever too much trouble! We booked a deluxe room but were a little disappointed as the room looked tired and in need of an update. However, our floor was due to be refurbished next!!! I was very pleased with the gym and pool facilities. I kept myself busy here while my husband was working! We had breakfast which was excellent. There was something to suit all tastes and staff very attentive. In the evening we ate at the Cultra Inn. The food was outstanding and well presented I have to make a special mention of Laura who looked after us. She was so pleasant and obviously experienced in dealing with different customer's needs! Well worth a visit!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Liner Hotel; City: Liverpool Merseyside England; Review: Situated next door to Lime Street Station in Liverpool this is an ideal location for all rail travellers. However, with free parking it is an added bonus for car users as there are no added costs once you pay for your hotel Great value for money, clean rooms and a superb breakfast. This is an ideal location for anyone wanting the city centre break close to all amenities and transport routes! Definitely recommend it!!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Omni La Mansion del Rio; City: San Antonio Texas; Review: La Mansion del Rio, an Omni hotel, in the heart of the Riverwalk, Downtown San Antonio is a privileged hotel, its location couldn't be better! This is a Texas Historic Building, which is beautiful kept, and a very Romantic Hotel. The rooms with a view to the River are extra special! Their Las Canarias Restaurant is a top of the line place to enjoy an amazing meal. They have a legendary Sunday Brunch, but their a la carte is also great. If you expect to travel to San Antonio during the Thanksgiving weekend, be sure to book in advance, a few months early, probably June-July, because they sell out. You can enjoy the view of the Riverwalk float parade from your room, or from the Restaurant. No one is allowed to stand by the Riverwalk banks, if you haven't booked for their dinner buffet, even if you are staying at the hotel. Staff is courteous, and if anything is wrong, they will promptly address the situation.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Omni Puerto Aventuras Beach Resort; City: Puerto Aventuras Yucatan Peninsula; Review: The omni at Puerto Aventuras is a jewel in the Riviera Maya. This smaller hotel is charming and comfortable, you walk a few steps and you are right by the pool and by the beach. I like smaller hotels and prefer to stay away from those massive hotels that sell volume, which are quite a few in the Riviera Maya... The Omni Puerto Aventuras almost feels like a small luxury hotel of the world. The staff and the hotel are amazing! If you prefer a more pleasant vacation away from the masses, then this is your choice.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omni Cancun Resort Villas; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: Of the myriad of options available to stay in Cancun, a hotel with the worldwide name of Omni is guarantee of service, quality and excellence. The hotel boasts an amazing beach, very well designed pools, plenty of space to sit and enjoy the sun, or sit under their modern umbrellas. Their restaurants serve some amazing dishes, and the staff is overly courteous, very well trained to please, and they will make your stay a memorable one. This is a mid sized hotel, not a small luxury hotel, but not a large massive monstrous hotel that has you walking endlessly from your room to the restaurant, or pool. A family hotel, you will find its 'kid's club' a nice feature, if you want to spend some time with your significant other, without having to attend to the kids. An award winning restaurant is also a centerpiece of this Hotel, the Da Vinci, which is only open for dinner, required proper attire. We were lucky enough to catch a nice rainbow on the beach, after a short rain, which should not deter you from staying on the beach or the pool, these showers last short, and give you a nice rainbow in return!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Monterrey San Jeronimo Valle; City: Monterrey Northern Mexico; Review: If you are in Monterrey for business, the Courtyard by Marriott is a natural choice. Hotel is clean, staff is amicable, and you are in a 'safe' area of Monterrey. Don't expect to see the local channel with the news, they have blocked it so guests don't worry about the situation in Monterrey. Although they do have a selection of the local newspapers, so you can keep up to date with all of the horrifying events that go on in this business mecca. No wireless in rooms, so you will need to bring an extension for your laptop, if you want to get online and be in bed while doing so. This is a top rated business hotel by locals, and people from Mexico City doing business on a regular basis with this northern City.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: InterContinental Paris Le Grand; City: Paris Ile de France; Review: Paris Le Grand Hotel, is a Grand Tourism category hotel, more than your 5 star hotels. Rates start steep, as they should to keep out the 'budget' traveler. Hotel was booked solid during our stay. Event after event was taking place at the Winter Garden, close to reception area, with events from Bankers to Military, all upper levels of management of course. The rooms are elegantly appointed, and very spacey, which is not too common in Europe. Just a walk away from the Opera, and other interesting sites. Also, adjacent to Cafe de la Paix, a Parisian staple, where high profile people have had lunch or dinner. If you are a traveler who doesn't settle for a 5 star Hotel, then this is an excellent option. If you are on a budget, look at some other hotels in Paris. Per the hotels description, we had a Junior Suite, that has the following features: 43 SQ METERS IN AVERAGE. DECORATION IN SECOND EMPIRE STYLE WITH SEATING AREA, MARBLE BATHROOM HIGH SPEED INTERNET MINIBAR SAFE AIR CONDITIONING WORK DESK. DUAL LINE PHONE PAY TV SATELLITE DATAPORT 1 ROLLAWAY BED POSSIBLE CUSTOM DUVETS AND UPSCALE LINENS; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Clarion Hotel Post; City: Gothenburg Vastra Gotaland County West Coast; Review: We were taken to this hotel as part of a week's touring different cities. Our short stay in Goteborg, as the locals spell it, we arrived at this converted hotel. It used to be the town's Post Office. A very nice building, with a renovation, and a modern contemporary addition. The building is very well appointed, with clean modern contemporary design. Located in the plaza next to the Central Station, it seems to be a gathering point for the locals. During summer, when the weather is pretty decent, you can have a drink or two on its outdoor bar, overlooking the plaza. We stayed in the new tower, the rooms were a bit small, but they had all the toiletries that a 5 Star Hotel should have. The rooms at the new tower do have paper thin walls, so you will be hearing your next room neighbor. Breakfast is included, and it is one amazing breakfast bar, that includes cheeses, fruits, breads, coffee, omelets, etc. Definitely a good option if you are in the land where Volvo's come from.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Suites Mexico City At The Wtc; City: Mexico City Central Mexico and Gulf C; Review: Hotel is good for the business traveler. The hotel is located steps away from Mexico CIty's WTC, which is very convenient, and with just a 2 minute walk, you can take advantage of the offerings in the area. Hotel caters to the business traveler, but not to high end executives, which should stay at the hotel next door, which seem to be owned by the same group, as the hotels are connected. Staff is not well trained to deal with noisy guests. We arrived to the hotel during a peak time, where the hotel was booked solid, and there were several groups, professionals in the trade business and a large student group which was very rowdy and noisy. We were across the hallway from one of this extremely noisy parties. We called the reception at 10pm so they could go tell the people in the room to lower their noise. The college students continued to party, so we called 3 more times, and the hotel staff was completely incompetent to have them lower the noise. It was not until 4AM when we decided to knock on their door, and also call the hotel security staff, which is clearly not trained or knowledgeable about how to proceed with guests that violate the peace and order that is expected to be observed from 10 pm to 8 am. The hotel is well located, clean and good for your average business trip, but if you encounter noisy neighbors, don't expect much help from the hotel staff, as they will not do anything to solve the problem... When we asked for the general manager, the front desk staff said there was no general manager on premises.. which is absurd, because a hotel of this size should have a person in charge at all times.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Quinta Real Villahermosa; City: Villahermosa Central Mexico and Gulf Coast; Review: Villahermosa Tabasco, is an oil town, with many business people traveling into town to deal with Pemex and Halliburton, and other companies that are prominent in the region. This hotel is beyond 5 stars, it is called 'Gran Clase' or great class. The hotel is a very nice building designed with grandeur in mind. The rooms are spacey, and quiet. The pool is small, for the business traveler in mind. The concierge was helpful, and the staff courteous. The Sunday brunch, which is supposedly famous in town was not too impressive. If you find a deal on the internet to stay here, go for it, you will be greatly surprised.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omni Los Angeles at California Plaza; City: Los Angeles California; Review: We stayed at the Omni Hotel Los Angeles for a week during January. As always, Omni Hotels staff makes you feel at home. Excellent for the discerning traveler. A few steps away from all of the wonders that downtown LA has to offer. Concierges are service oriented and knowledgable. We call it our second home.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Omni San Diego Hotel; City: San Diego California; Review: We stayed for a couple nights at the downtown San Diego Omni, as we typically do in each City which is privileged to have a Omni Hotel. Being Platinum Level guests, we enjoyed our stay. We called concierge to obtain tickets to the ballpark, which is adjacent to the hotel. We were offered some seats in the VIP Field at a great price, however once inside the ballpark we realized that there is an OMNI preferred guest area, which was not disclosed by concierge at time of booking our tickets, this was a bit of a disappointment. We let Concierge know our concerns, and they were very prompt to take notice about this. Food at the pool was excellent! service courteous and prompt. We enjoy staying at Omni hotels, because its almost as being at home. We will be back soon. Loved San Diego.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Courtyard Los Angeles Century City Beverly Hills; City: Los Angeles California; Review: The Courtyard in Century City - Beverly Hills is very conveniently located a few minutes away of Beverly Hills, and other fine areas in the City. The rooms are clean and also quiet. The Hotel faces West Olympic Boulevard, which is a 6 lane road, with quite a bit of traffic from the early morning until late at night. The bistro is small buy cozy. The staff was absolutely great. Unfortunately I cannot recall the young manager in charge. He was very helpful. Check in and check out were flawless with the help of the front desk staff.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Omni Cancun Resort Villas; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: The Omni Resort in Cancun continues to be a strong contender in the 5 star hotels in the area. Service and resort are up to standards of other Omni Hotel properties around the world. The new Restaurant, La Vista, serves outstanding dinner plates, however, this is not part of the all inclusive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express Lakeway; City: Lakeway Texas; Review: Stayed for a night in this Lakeway hotel. Rooms were excellent, service was great, front desk was very personable. I loved the color of the hotel, with the blue accents. Great swimming pool and cabanas. Breakfast bar was good.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Oleo Cancun Playa All Inclusive Boutique Resort; City: Cancun Yucatan Peninsula; Review: The hotel went under massive renovations over two years. The management continues to be the same, so the service is the same it was under the last name. Look for other options and do not disappoint yourself, and your family when booking a place to stay in Cancun; Rating: 2.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: 10 Exercises You Should Never Do Again, According to Trainers; Abstract: Newsflash: Some moves (and exercise machines) don't actually do that much for you and some can be downright dangerous.; Category: health
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Title: Patriots suspend DE Michael Bennett for 1 week; Abstract: Bennett was reportedly suspended for conduct detrimental to the team. He described it as "philosophical disagreement" with his position coach, Bret Bielema, in a statement to ESPN.; Category: sports
Title: Rams trade Marcus Peters to Ravens for Kenny Young; Abstract: In a surprising and unusual development, a two-time Pro Bowler has been traded from one playoff contender to another. The Rams traded cornerback Marcus Peters to the Ravens. The Ravens are sending second-year linebacker Kenny Young to Los Angeles in the deal, according to Jay Glazer. The move comes as a surprise, as the 26-year-old [more]; Category: sports
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Title: Former Fort Worth officer who shot Atatiana Jefferson refuses to speak with detectives about her death; Abstract: Detectives have seen body camera footage and heard an 8-year-old boy tell them how Atatiana Jefferson died but the officer who shot her has not shared his side of the story.; Category: news
Title: Listen to Conference-Goers at Trump Resort Chant for "War!"; Abstract: On Sunday, news broke that a video of a fake President Donald Trump massacring journalists and others had been shown during a conference at one of the president's resorts last week. The video was swiftly condemned by the White House, the organizers of the pro-Trump...; Category: news
Title: How Racism Made Me a Louder and Prouder Latina; Abstract: When I first moved across the Atlantic Ocean - from Puerto Rico to Syracuse, NY - the last thing on my mind was the fact that speaking Spanish, my native language, was very much unwelcome.; Category: lifestyle
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Title: 11 Exercises and Workouts Mark Wahlberg Trains With to Stay in Top Shape; Abstract: Depending on what schedule he's on, Wahlberg has one routine where he's awake by 3 a.m., gets in a workout before 6 a.m.; Category: health
Title: How unpredictable work hours turn families upside down; Abstract: Unpredictable schedules can be brutal for hourly workers, upending their lives. New research shows that African-Americans, Hispanics and other minorities particularly women are much more likely to be assigned irregular schedules, and that the harmful repercussions are felt not just by the workers but also their families. The findings come from continuing surveys of 30,000 hourly workers by the Shift Project at the University of California....; Category: finance
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Title: NFL trade deadline: 19 names to keep an eye on as 2019 cutoff for deals nears; Abstract: The NFL trade deadline is approaching, and there's already been significant movement with the Rams' deal for Jalen Ramsey. Who might be next?; Category: news
Title: Former NFL lineman Justin Bannan arrested for attempted murder; Abstract: Former NFL defensive lineman Justin Bannan is sitting in a Colorado jail, on charges of suspicion of attempted first-degree murder.; Category: sports
Title: Muslim familes not allowed to board NYC ferry after being labeled a 'security issue,' complaint says; Abstract: "These families were humiliated and traumatized in public view and treated as suspect because they happen to be Muslim," said a lawyer representing the families.; Category: news
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Title: Unprecedented movement detected on California earthquake fault capable of 8.0 temblor; Abstract: A major California fault capable of producing a magnitude 8 earthquake has begun moving for the first time on record, a result of this year's Ridgecrest earthquake sequence destabilizing nearby faults, Caltech scientists say in a new study released in the journal Science on Thursday. In the modern historical record, the 160-mile-long Garlock fault on the northern edge of the Mojave Desert has never been observed to produce either a strong...; Category: news
Title: NFL players who should be traded before the deadline; Abstract: The NFL trade deadline is Oct. 29, and if recent seasons are any indication, there could be plenty of wheeling and dealing. These 25 players are top trade candidates as we get closer to the deadline.; Category: sports
Title: Sallie Mae execs tan at Maui retreat while student debt crisis tops $1.6 trillion; Abstract: As borrowers struggle to keep up with their payments, Sallie Mae flew more than 100 employees on its sales team to Hawaii to celebrate $5 billion in sales.; Category: finance
Title: Syrian teen allegedly attacked on train in possible hate crime; Abstract: A lawyer for the teen says no one intervened to help him when he was allegedly attacked by a man yelling anti-Arab slurs; Category: news
Title: 11 surprising things you didn't know about Olive Garden; Abstract: From secret recipes to interesting pasts, there's a lot more to the popular casual-dining chain than just unlimited salad and breadsticks.; Category: foodanddrink
Title: School district reverses transgender-friendly bathroom policy amid death threats; Abstract: The Pickens County School District had implemented the policy in the wake of the Adams v. School Board of St. Johns County ruling.; Category: news
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Title: Failed operation underlines Mexico chaos; Abstract: A daring operation to capture one of Mexico's most powerful drug lords failed disastrously when armed cartel members launched a deadly counterattack, laying siege to the northern city of Culiacan and taking several security officers hostage.; Category: news
Title: Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich says he's now for Trump's impeachment; Abstract: Former Ohio Gov. John Kasich said President Donald Trump should be impeached, a major switch for a former Republican presidential candidate who had previously said there was not enough evidence to impeach the President.; Category: news
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Title: Yardbarker's NFL Week 7 game-by-game analysis, grades; Abstract: The Eagles were throttled on the road by the Cowboys. In the "Mud Bowl," the unbeaten 49ers shut out the hapless Redskins, and thanks to Lamar Jackson, the Ravens upset the Seahawks in Seattle. Here's Yardbarker's Week 7 whip-around.; Category: sports
Title: 'We all had a good chuckle': Cowboys' 70-year-old defensive coordinator got his message across vs. Eagles; Abstract: Cowboys defensive coordinator, 70, told his defense to 'blitz with some swagger' in a meeting, and the Cowboys delivered Sunday night against Eagles.; Category: sports
Title: 10 biggest disappointments of NFL Week 7; Abstract: In an NFL Week 7 that saw plenty of lopsided victories, there were some clear disappointments on the field throughout the schedule. Larry Brown Sports dives into the 10 biggest so far.; Category: sports
Title: Week 7 winners, losers: Aaron Rodgers now in MVP race; Mitchell Trubisky looks lost; Abstract: Aaron Rodgers' big game vaults him into the MVP race. Meanwhile in Chicago, it might be time for the Bears to reconsider Mitchell Trubisky's future.; Category: sports
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Title: Burning questions for Patriots vs. Jets on 'Monday Night Football'; Abstract: New England is one of only two undefeated teams remaining in the NFL, while the Jets finally won their first game last weekend in Sam Darnold's first game back from mononucleosis.; Category: sports
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Title: Celebrities who changed their names; Abstract: What's in a name? For a celebrity, a lot. Name recognition is vital. And yet that hasn't stopped some celebrities from changing their names.; Category: entertainment
Title: 16 of the Most Historically Inaccurate Movies Ever; Abstract: Facts, schmacts! You won't want to look to Hollywood for history trivia here's why.; Category: movies
Title: Suspected white supremacist arrested in thwarted synagogue attack, FBI says; Abstract: The suspect, identified as Richard Holzer, was allegedly planning to target a synagogue; Category: news
Title: NFL Week 10 Power Rankings: Even historically great defenses can have bad weeks; Abstract: Doug Farrar offers up myriad surprises in Touchdown Wire's Week 9 NFL Power Rankings.; Category: sports
Title: Maryland man, 46, gets probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV crossed a median and slammed into their minivan; Abstract: Alvin Hubbard III, 46, of Cambridge, Maryland, was sentenced to one year of probation after he killed a father and his four daughters when his SUV slammed into a family's minivan in 2018; Category: news
Title: Milwaukee mayor blames President's rhetoric in alleged acid attack; Abstract: Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett issued a forceful rebuke of President Donald Trump's rhetoric Monday, three days after an alleged acid attack that has gained national attention. "This anger towards people from other countries is being fed by our president and his followers," Barrett said.; Category: news
Title: New Mexico DE Nahje Flowers dies at 21; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: South Dakota executes man in '92 slaying of former co-worker; Abstract: A convicted killer who fatally stabbed a former co-worker during a 1992 burglary used his last words Monday to speak directly to the parents of his victim, saying he forgave them "for your anger and hatred towards me."; Category: news
Title: AT&T fined $60 million for throttling 'unlimited' data plans; Abstract: Unlimited should mean unlimited!; Category: finance
Title: 'At 237 Lbs., I Was Embarrassed To Go To The Gym. So I Did An At-Home BeachBody Program And Lost 117 Lbs.'; Abstract: "I wanted to be me again."; Category: health
Title: The 50 best films of the 2010s; Abstract: These 50 movies are the ones that helped us cope with or, at times, escape our confounding everyday lives.; Category: movies
Title: Man charged with hate crime in racist acid attack; Abstract: Clifton Blackwell, 61, was charged with first degree reckless injury, use of a dangerous weapon and a hate crime.; Category: news
Title: Sneaky reason why Ravens, not Patriots, are AFC's best; Abstract: In addition to MVP candidate Lamar Jackson, the Ravens' improving defense gives them an edge, Chris Mueller writes.; Category: sports
Title: Free Rodney Reed Petition Surpasses 2 Million Signatures to Stop Execution of Texas Death Row Inmate; Abstract: Reed is scheduled to be executed on November 20.; Category: news
Title: 'Prepare to die' Trump adviser Stone texted witness, trial jury hears; Abstract: Prosecutors on Thursday unveiled threatening text messages by U.S. President Donald Trump's adviser Roger Stone to radio host Randy Credico in which Stone urged Credico not to testify about their communications over Stone's efforts in 2016 to learn when WikiLeaks might release more damaging emails about Trump's rival Hillary Clinton.; Category: news
Title: 'Self-Partnered' Is a Meaningless New Way to Say You're Single; Abstract: Emma Watson describes herself as "self-partnered," but do single people really need a new word?; Category: lifestyle
Title: Nike hit with another damning op-ed: 'I was emotionally and physically abused'; Abstract: Nike has been hit with another damning op-ed, highlighting the obstacles female athletes have faced through training with the company.; Category: finance
Title: 4 Bold Predictions for Alabama vs. LSU Heavyweight SEC Matchup; Abstract: Saturday will provide us the biggest matchup of the 2019 college football season so far when Joe Burrow and No. 2 LSU travel to Tuscaloosa to lock horns with Tua Tagovailoa, Nick Saban, and No. 3 Alabama. Given how potent these teams are on both sides of the ball, this game could turn into a Burrow-Tua shootout just as easily as it could a 14-7 slugfest like the Bama-LSU games of yesteryear. While these matchups rarely go according to plan,...; Category: sports
Title: They Are Racist; Some of Them Have Guns. Inside the White Supremacist Group Hiding in Plain Sight.; Abstract: In the hours after the slaughter in El Paso, Texas, on Aug. 3, a final toll emerged: 22 dead, most of them Latinos, some Mexican nationals. A portrait of the gunman accused of killing them soon took shape: a 21-year-old from a suburb of Dallas who had been radicalized as a white supremacist online and who saw immigrants as a threat to the future of white America.; Category: news
Title: 5 struggling teams that can still make NFL playoffs; Abstract: The NFL playoffs are starting to round into shape, but with just under half the season remaining there is still time for struggling teams to get in.; Category: sports
Title: NFL coach has theory about why Trubisky is struggling; Abstract: Mitchell Trubisky has taken a major step back in his third season.; Category: sports
Title: Steelers rule out Conner, add Smith-Schuster to injury report; Abstract: ; Category: sports
Title: A Trump administration strategy led to the child migrant backup crisis at the border; Abstract: Administration policies aimed at deterring migrants focused specifically on children, and authorities knew the approaches would clog Border Patrol facilities and strain bed space.; Category: news | mind |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: ViaAqua 50-Watt Quartz Glass Submersible Heater with Built-In Thermostat; Brand: ViaAqua; Review: Works very well, I really like the ability to change to ant temperature. The only problem I have with it is once you plug it in you have to turn the temperature knob about a bit for the device to actually turn on.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Petzilla Aquarium Chiller, Fish Tank Cooling Fan System for Salt Fresh Water; Brand: Petzilla; Review: A little noisy but works very well; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lee`s Aquarium 4 Way Cone Worm Feeder 3 Pc; Brand: Lee's Aquarium; Review: The title is misleading, this is one feeder that comes in three parts. The bloodworms come out but only a few at a time which works well for not making a mess of your tank. The center part isn't directly connected to the rim so it has a tendency to float up even when filled with bloodworms. I do wish there was some type of cover so when my axolotls feed from it the worms don't come flying out from the top.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lee's 2-Inch Wooden Air Diffuser, 2-Pack; Brand: Lee's; Review: Works very well, I love the fine bubbles that it creates. Raises the pH in my saltwater tank during the nighttime so I don't have any fluctuations. Would definitely recommend.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MarineLand Portrait Glass LED Aquarium Kit; Brand: MarineLand; Review: Great tank, wish it had more flow going to the bottom; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: 3 Pieces 4 inches Long Natural Cholla Wood for Aquarium Decoration Shrimp Crab Pleco by SoShrimp; Brand: SoShrimp; Review: Shrimp love hanging out in these; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Luffy Coco Mini Moss - Builds a Beautiful and Natural Aquascape: Easy Care, Hardy and Long Lasting; Brand: Luffy; Review: Arrived healthy and is growing very well; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Innovative Marine 200 Micron Filter Sock with Holder for Nuvo Fusion; Brand: Innovative Marine; Review: Works very well at catching stuff. I wish it was a little bit wider, there's a small gap where the water can bipass it and my gobies like to hang out in the filter. You have to machine wash it, hand washing it won't clean it; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Pet_Supplies |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Totally Bamboo Salt Box, Large; Brand: Totally Bamboo; Review: I use this product daily as I cook. It opens with one hand and is plenty big for my large hands.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fox Run 4698 Stackable Cooling Rack Set, Chrome, 3-Piece; Brand: Fox Run; Review: I returned this item because it's made in China and I did not see that fact stated on the web page when I purchased it. Can't vouch for the actual durability.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: OXO Good Grips Pro Y-Peeler; Brand: OXO; Review: This product has lasted several years and is still going strong with the original blade. No complaints at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: West Bend 41300 Hi-Rise Electronic Dual-Blade Breadmaker, Black (Discontinued by Manufacturer); Brand: West Bend; Review: I got this at Walmart. I'm impressed with the dual blades. They knead quite a bit of flour. I only baked with it once, but it performed well. I mostly use it to knead artisan wetter dough and it does a fine job, better than my mixer. Can't comment on durability, I've had it a month and use it every other day, sometimes twice a day. Can't program it as completely as the Zo, but for half the price, you can somewhat make your own program. Manual says it has a pause function, when in fact, it does not. (misprint according to manufacturer) Otherwise, I'm pretty happy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SuperStone /Covered Baker; Brand: Sassafras; Review: I have other sassafras purchases from many years ago and I've been very happy with them. I received this covered baker and upon inspecting it, it came with a crack more than a hairline in the inside corner of the lid. It's going straight back and I'm very disappointed. This is poor quality control and I don't even think I'll reorder. I think once the manufacturer sent this overseas for production, quality has gone down. How sad.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Lodge 14 Inch Cast Iron Baking Pan. Pre-Seasoned Round Baking Pan with Dual Loop Handles for Pizza or Baking; Brand: Lodge; Review: I use this pan for scones as well as pizza. I've used it on a gas grill with great success. Also made socca on it and got quite a nice crispy result. It's heavy and I keep it in my lower oven when not using. Can't go wrong with this for crisp pizza or anything else that fits.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Cuisinart GR-WAFP Griddler Waffle Plates; Brand: Cuisinart; Review: These worked great. I used them twice, once for vegan waffles from Moskowitz's Vegan Brunch, and once with the same recipe substituting sourdough starter for the baking powder (otherwise same vegan recipe). Mine did come with a manual, I purchased from Gourmet Kitchen Gallery and received the item quickly. I find these plates made better waffles than my flip style belgian waffle maker. I was already thrilled with the griddler and can't believe I'm even happier now. Keep the attachments plates coming Cuisinart!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Plastic Bar Soap Holder for Bathroom Shower - Clear; Brand: InterDesign; Review: This is exactly what I was looking for. Well, maybe would have preferred a little fancier, but it works for saving the soap and was well priced. We bought three to save our expensive soap from unnecessary waste.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Nostalgia Electrics SPF-200 Soft Pretzel Factory; Brand: BUNN; Review: I am quite familiar with nonstick pans and how not to scratch them. I didn't use any utensils (just my bare hands) and didn't touch the nonstick finish at all. It's really a shame that the nonstick coating is coming off the top and bottom of the large pretzel pans. Before I noticed this, we ate some and they were very tasty but I won't eat anymore since I don't care to ingest nonstick finish. I agree that the directions don't give any help as to how thick to roll the dough. I had no problem dipping the dough in the water before placing them into the molds. Wish the nonstick finish wasn't flaking off. Very sad :(; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: E-z-rol Garlic Peeler - 069n; Brand: Zak Designs; Review: This is a great product if you only have a few cloves to peel. I hurt my wrist, so slamming it hard with my knife is painful. The only thing is, the skins kind of stick to the inside of this peeler and if I have more than 2 or 3 cloves, I have to spend several minutes removing the skins before placing more cloves inside.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: iSi Basics Silicone Spoon Spatula, Wasabi; Brand: iSi North America; Review: I originally found a red one like this at sur la table. I cut it on a small food processor blade(my fault). I was happy to find a replacement here. I use this often with batters and scrambled eggs.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Trudeau 9913058 6 Pieces Muffin Tins, Multicolor; Brand: Trudeau; Review: I returned these because I was looking for very large cups and these were regular sized, at least that's how I would describe them. Still on the hunt for ones to fit my very large six opening muffin pans.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Charles Viancin Lilypad Lid - Large 11"; Brand: Charles Viancin; Review: My daughter and I love these. I hope to purchase each of the sizes, I love the concept of keeping different sized bowls/mugs warm, plus they are beautiful. We don't microwave, but they would work great to cover in microwaves too.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tervis 1072646 Star Wars - Collage Tumbler with Wrap and Black Lid 16oz, Clear; Brand: Tervis; Review: Great for star wars fans! And tervis so you know it's quality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bormioli Rocco Duemila Flower Vase (Small); Brand: Bormioli Rocco; Review: Beautiful vase. The nicest vase for a great price.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Apace Loose Leaf Tea Infuser (Set of 2) Tea Scoop Drip Tray - Ultra Fine Stainless Steel Strainer; Brand: Apace Living; Review: Great product. Just twist tightly and place in mug after you have poured hot water into it, not before. Hooks to side of upper mug.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BoldDrop Extra Fine Loose Leaf Tea Infuser/Stainless Steel Filter with Extended 7" Chain (Pack of 2); Brand: BoldDrop; Review: Great product for the finest of teas. Very happy.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: RTIC 30 oz Stainless Steel Tumbler Cup w/ Splash Proof Lid; Brand: RTIC; Review: Absolutely love my tumbler. Use it daily, blows my mind on how long the ice stays frozen.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Simpli Home Dover Rectangular Storage Ottoman, Tanners Brown; Brand: Simpli Home; Review: Perfect size to use as a footrest in front of the couch. Feels great, opens for plenty of storage. Can't beat it for the price. Came assembled in the box so that was a nice touch.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ashley Furniture Signature Design - Murphy Sofa Table - Entertainment Console Table - Rustic Style - Rectangular; Brand: Signature Design by Ashley; Review: Problem with this product is they package too much in one box. These pieces were way too heavy and the box was delivered in rough shape. Looked like it was retaped trying to keep the pieces from falling out. The one corner of the coffee table came scratched and somehow the particle board part underneath was pushed out so that corner is not flush like the other corners. I got some furniture touch up crayon and filled in the scratches best I could and then used the furniture repair marker to cover the crayon. It's not bad or too noticeable unless I point it out. The set also smelled very badly upon unpacking but I have run an air purifier and put charcoal bags on each table. It is helping quite a bit. Otherwise, it was a great price was great and I love how they look. Thus, 4 stars.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: CaliTime Canvas Throw Pillow Cover Case for Couch Sofa Home Decoration Famous Picture Print 18 X 18 Inches Japanese Hokusai; Brand: CaliTime; Review: Very nice pillows but you might be able to get identical ones 2 for 16.99. Otherwise I really like them. They are more teal than it shows in the photo.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: Nothing Is True and Everything Is Possible: The Surreal Heart of the New Russia; Author: Visit Amazon's Peter Pomerantsev Page; Review: Quick and Interesting read about the current conditions in TV and PR in today's Russia. Why anyone would go there to work is crazy. There is no artistic freedom. My grandparents were smart to leave.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: The Nightingale: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Kristin Hannah Page; Review: The story flows nicely and rises above the typical Holocaust book. However, things are just a little too "pat" for my taste. If one has not read many Holocaust books, this is a fine one to pick up. It does give you a good idea of the French suffering in the countryside. But no tissues for my eyes, I have seen the real footage and that is when you need a box of tissues.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Imagining Katherine; Author: Visit Amazon's Carol Solomon Page; Review: I had purchased this book as a gift. But I started reading it and could not put it down. The author brought me back to my life growing up in the 50's and 60's. And although I didn't grow up in Baltimore, many of the sounds, thoughts and words resonated with me. Consider this book if you would like to purchase a meaningful holiday gift. It will encourage much discussion and, in fact, there is a helpful guide at the end. This is not a "run of the mill" teenage story...it has a lot more depth and one hopes it makes a difference in someone's life...no matter the age.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Father, Son, Stone; Author: Visit Amazon's Allan H. Goodman Page; Review: I love Historical Fiction, especially concerning it Israel. I did learn some interesting facts about the Temple Mount but I felt like the side story of the Judge, his wife, son, and grandchildren was a bit "schmaltzy" Everything fell into a neat pattern. I will say that if one has never been to Jerusalem it's hard to imagine all of the geographic areas mentioned in the book. One tour I recently took, the guide actually began overlooking Silwan and then we proceeded underground to tour the City of David.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Don't Let My Baby Do Rodeo: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Boris Fishman Page; Review: From the first page, I was hooked. Each character came alive for me as I read each page. This is an interesting, different, and thought-provoking novel. So well written. The title will make sense as you read. If you love a book to transport you to another place, then this is for you. Boris Fishman is an extraordinary writer and I look forward to his next book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Neiko 03048A O2 Oxygen Sensor Wrench with Contour Handle and Flexible Head, Chrome-Vanadium Steel | 7/8"; Brand: Neiko; Review: good; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bosch 13444 Oxygen Sensor, OE Fitment (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Isuzu, Oldsmobile, Pontiac); Brand: Bosch; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Torin Big Red Steel Jack Stands: Double Locking, 3 Ton Capacity, 1 Pair; Brand: Torin; Review: perfect; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Permatex 81343 Anti-Seize Lubricant, 1 oz. Tube; Brand: Spray Nine Corporation/Knight; Review: excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FRAM CA9345 Extra Guard HD Radial Seal Air Outer Filter; Brand: Fram; Review: no complaint; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hopkins 11930MI FloTool Heavy Duty Wheel Chocks, Set of 2; Brand: Hopkins; Review: ideal for the wheels while working on your car; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bosch 13249 Oxygen Sensor, OE Fitment (Honda); Brand: Bosch; Review: PARTS are great price and performance; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dorman 600-903 Transfer Case Motor; Brand: Dorman; Review: good product excellent service; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Permatex 09975 Counterman's Choice Anti-Seize Lubricant, 4g Pouch; Brand: Permatex; Review: excellent; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dorman 600-103 4-Wheel Drive Actuator; Brand: Dorman; Review: great product, wonderful service for purchase; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Autel MaxiScan MS300 CAN Diagnostic Scan Tool for OBDII Vehicles; Brand: Autel; Review: excellent tool for testing ....; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dorman 090-171 Oil Drain Plug Pilot Point with Floating Washer - M14-1.50, Pack of 5; Brand: Dorman; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Motorad MGC-911 Locking Fuel Cap; Brand: Motorad; Review: great; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: EGR 391251 Aerowrap Smoke Hood Shield; Brand: EGR; Review: good stuff; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: KeylessOption Just the Case Keyless Entry Remote Head Key Combo Fob Shell; Brand: KeylessOption; Review: received great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: BDK ProLiner Heavy Duty Rubber Auto Floor Mats Liner for Auto - All Weather 3 Piece Set (Black); Brand: BDK; Review: great; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Goplus 4 in 1 Ball Joint Service Tool Kit 2WD & 4WD Remover Installer w/ 4-Wheel Drive Adapters; Brand: Goplus; Review: received looks very nice; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_Automotive |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Lund Seaside Inn; City: Lund Sunshine Coast British Columbia; Review: We spent 4 days at the Lund Seaside Inn with innkeepers Gord and Maryann and had a wonderful time. Rooms were spacious and clean affording a breathtaking view of the harbor. Saw many seals, sea otters, and a variety of marine birds from our balcony during morning coffee. Gord and Maryann took us crab fishing prawning, oyster gathering, and general sightseeing when we were there this past September. The cuisine was 5 Star with Gord and his wife preparing the freshly caught sea food in unique and creative ways,( as we chatted with them over a glass of wine), adding to the warmth and authenticity of our evening dining experience. Gord is truly the jovial innkeeper, keeping us entertained with his many stories and his wealth of marine life experiences. There were 6 of us in the group and we all left with the feeling that this is certainly a spot we look forward to revisiting.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kanakis Apartments; City: Rethymnon Rethymnon Prefecture Crete; Review: My husband and I just got back from a fabulous time in Europe. Our 5 days at the Kanakis Apartments were all we could have hoped for and more. Rooms were spacious, clean and afforded a beautiful view of the sea. Matt, Maria, and Mama Katrina did their utmost to make everyone feel at home and even put on a birthday supper for my husband with balloons, a cake, a gift of wine, and Katrina's renowned moussaki. Accommodation prices were very reasonable and the ambiance extremely warm and pleasant.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Renaissance Edmonton Airport Hotel; City: Nisku Alberta; Review: Arrived in Edmonton after midnight from a trip to Florida. Decided not to drive home but to stay at the airport. What a wonderful surprise to stay at such a beautiful, ultra-modern, upscale hotel! It was one of the highlights of our 8 day trip. Even though we had made a mistake with the date of our booking the staff was very accommodating and found us a room. This was the nicest hotel of our whole trip and the cheapest. Breakfast was included (Eggs Benedict, yum!) Didn't have to search for a plug in for my cell, like in some hotels. There was a very attractive and trendy looking column on the desk with many outlets for electronics. Tiny targeted reading lamps on the headboards meant you could read without disturbing others. Oh, and the decorative wall in the bathroom was a must see delight to "western" art lovers.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Doubletree by Hilton Sunrise Sawgrass Mills; City: Sunrise Broward County Florida; Review: Stayed there 2 nights and was very impressed with the cleanliness, service, attractiveness and especially the meals. The rates were surprisingly reasonable. All the furnishings and appointments gave the impression of a high end facility. Loved their lamps. Think I will try to buy one on line at Hilton.com.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Iberostar Laguna Azul; City: Varadero Matanzas Province Cuba; Review: This is a beautiful resort. Loved the layout with many Spanish style apartment villa's connected by scenic walkways . Each suite had it's own balcony overlooking a host of azure blue swimming pools. All the villas were at a very close proximity to the beach. Loved the beach, you could walk for miles on silky white sand. Our hotel had the best beach. What was a bit of a bummer was: 1/ no stoppers in the nice big spa-type bathtub or in the sink 2/ our room phone didn't work and never got fixed 3/ the sheets were on their last leg , not crispy or new feeling. Mattresses had seen better days. But overall the folks there did their best. Food was great and the staff was very friendly. Rooms were clean and spacious. We will go back.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lund Seaside Inn; City: Lund Sunshine Coast British Columbia; Review: We recently spent 2 nights with Gord and Maryanne at their beautiful lodge on Sevilla Island. As was the case before, the food and hospitality were second to none. Gord and Maryanne took us out for a boat tour to see a close up view of a herd (pod?) of monster sized sea lions lounging on a big rock. Even though the weather was drizzly that day the warm welcome and friendly ambiance we enjoyed made it another wonderful stay.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: London Fog Boys Heavyweight Jacket with Sherpa Trim; Brand: ; Review: This is a great jacket! The outer shell and fuzzy inside are great for NW Washington rainy, cold winters. My son loves it!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kenneth Cole REACTION Men's Slim Fit Suit Separate; Brand: ; Review: I never bought a suit on any online retailer before, and so this was my first. It was a graduation suit for my 8th grader, because all the local shops didn't carry his size. It is a perfect fit and looks great on him.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kenneth Cole REACTION Men's Slim Fit Suit Separate; Brand: ; Review: I never bought a suit on any online retailer before, and so this was my first. It was a graduation suit for my 8th grader, because all the local shops didn't carry his size. It is a perfect fit and looks great on him.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Dearfoams Women's Kimono Solid Robe; Brand: ; Review: This would be a perfect robe for size and fit if the inside was not so rough. From the outside, it's soft, but considering that this is meant to be worn after a shower, you'd want the inside to be just a soft. Instead, the inside must be where all the polyester went!; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Diesel Men's Eastcop Hutsky Fashion Sneaker; Brand: ; Review: I liked these shoes when they arrived, but the size seems to run a bit small. I normally wear 9.5M in sneakers and dress shoes, but had to exchange these for a 10.5M. We'll see how the 10.5M fit when they arrive.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silver Jeans Co. Zac Relaxed Fit Straight Leg Jeans; Brand: ; Review: My new "go-to" jean for most occasions. These are very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Rocawear Men's Flame Stitch Original-Fit Core Jean; Brand: Rocawear; Review: The material feels stiff from the outside, but put them on and be surprised, as the inside doesn't feel stiff. It fit great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Silver Jeans Co. Zac Relaxed Fit Straight Leg Jeans; Brand: ; Review: My new "go-to" jean for most occasions. These are very comfortable.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Lucky Brand Men's 367 Vintage Bootcut Jean In Denali; Brand: ; Review: These look great, feel great, and I couldn't be happier with them; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ferro Aldo New Men's Modern Cap Toe Black Lace up Oxfords 19285; Brand: Ferro Aldo; Review: These arrived and out of the box, there was a very strong rubber smell. I assume this is the soles. Hopefully, the smell wears off. Other than that, they look great, feel great, and I couldn't be happier with these shoes. The Amazon description said that they are made to fit bigger and suggested ordering a full size smaller than your normal shoe size. However, I ordered my normal shoe size, 9.5, and they fit great.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Lucky Brand Men's 361 Vintage Straight-Leg Jean In Denali; Brand: ; Review: These are the most comfortable jeans that I've had, and I've owned many other top names.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Marino Reversible Leather Belt For Men - Classic Dress Belt 1.25" Wide - With Removable Rotating Buckle; Brand: ; Review: This belt smelled moldy upon arrival. I could smell it with the box closed. I promptly returned this.; Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Clothing_Shoes_and_Jewelry |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Palazzo Pantaleo B B; City: Palermo Province of Palermo Sicily; Review: ; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Grosvenor Hotel; City: London England; Review: I had low expectations for a hotel so close to Victoria Station - I was pleasantly surprised. The hotel is decorated with railroad related photographs that add to the ambiance. The hotel staff is helpful and very pleasant. The rooms, although small by US standards, were very clean, comfortable, quiet and a good value given the location in London. Because of its proximity to Victoria Station you can get something to eat at midnight or 6 am (we did both). The play, Billy Elliott, was at a lovely theater across the street, and Westminster Cathredal 2 blocks away. The only drawback was there's a popular bus stop almost in front of the door to the hotel. The narrow sidewalk was always crowded with people waiting for the bus. I'd go again - it was a good find, in a good location.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Arenula; City: Rome Lazio; Review: Our family has stayed at this hotel every time we travel through Rome, which is almost every year for the past 15 years. The location for sightseeing & train to Fiumicino airport, quiet street, continental breakfast, cleaniness, A/C and firmness of the mattresses can't be beat. We were delighted with the a/c upgrade - it is now on all the time and keeps the room a constant temperature. Its still a walk up. If you have any physical limitations, this is not the hotel for you and I'm not sure they will carry your bags for you. However, the view from the top floor rooms is beautiful. We had a few disappointments this trip worth mentioning. First, all the staff is usually very friendly and helpful. The night clerk was not helpful and grunted when we inquired about the english language tv stations. He basically told us to fish around and find it ourselves. Is it that difficult to list out BBC and CNN? We never found CNN. On the other hand, we had a hard time figuring out the room safe and the day clerk was helpful and patient. The deal breaker for us was the lack on internet/wifi. It is only available in one small public sitting room, not every guest room, and was inconsistent. We hardly ever got on line there and had to find another free wifi location. 2013 and the place isn't wired in every room? The password is from 2009?! They need to upgrade this feature.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Alexandra; City: Rome Lazio; Review: I'm writing this review for my aunt and uncle who stayed at the hotel 8/27-30 based on my recommendation (from another friend). They loved the location near Via Veneto, hotel, spacious bedrooms, full breakfast, nearby restaurants, elevator, a/c and reasonable price. Their only compliant is the shower floods out of the stall which was annoying. My aunt and uncle had a medical emergency while staying at the hotel. The afternoon /evening clerk on 8/29 was wonderful. He stayed with her until everything was settled and they got the care they needed. This was beyond his shift. My aunt is not a native speaker so he contacted authorities to assist her and was generous, compassionate and caring. She couldn't have gotten through the ordeal without him but she forgot to get his name. They had to stay an extra day beyond their reservation. The hotel management made every accommodation to assist them. Now this is service.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Podere Sette Piagge; City: Orvieto Province of Terni Umbria; Review: We absolutely loved this quaint B&B and it owners, Alberto and his daughter Francesa. They were excellent hosts that are mostly bilingual. It was the highlight of our recent annual trip to Italy. The B&B is immediately off the main road leading up to Orvieto. At night the gates are closed for security but I can't imagine who would or could harm there. The grounds are beautiful - fruit & olive trees, vegetable garden, lavender and herb garden, trout pond, and sheep. I wish we had stayed longer to enjoy a lunch or evening meal with them. The rooms were comfortable, large bathrooms and comfy beds. Breakfast was served on an outdoor terrace overlooking the valley - what a view! There's an indoor dining room as well if it rains or is too cold. The special treat was a lovely pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas. After being a tourist for 2 weeks it was nice to come back to the pool and then share a bottle of wine with Alberto. This was the real thing and lovely people.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Alexandra; City: Rome Lazio; Review: The hotel is conveneintly located close to the Barberini Metro Stop making it minutes from the Termini main train station. There is also excellent bus service all over Rome. In addition, the hotel is located on Via Veneto, also a great location for the usual tourist destinations. My family travels to Rome annually so this is our new 'go to' hotel. Other than 4 steps in the front, the hotel has an elevator to all the floors. Rooms were clean, good size bathrooms and comfy beds. CNN was available in addition to the usual european tv fare. The front desk staff, bellman and breakfast staff were friendly and helpful. The full breakfast buffet has anything you could ask for including scrambled eggs. The only challenge was internet service. They have a large open lounge area with 2 computers and printers for you to use. The private car service was a nice touch given our early morning flight. It costs 40-50 euros. Make it clear before you get in the car how much it is. The hotel told us 40, the driver charged us 50. Otherwise, a pleasant and comfortable hotel, and a good value.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Barbican House; City: York North Yorkshire England; Review: Next door to the Barbican House is a small apartment building with a flat for short term rental. It is managed by the same delightful host & owner, Adrian. The apartment is on the second floor providing cool breezes and is close walking distance to grocery store, restaurants, attractions and is just outside the city walls. The apartment was clean and nicely furnished. It had a bedroom with plenty of closet space, pillows and blankets, a comfy bed, a living room with tv with cable, and table and chairs. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances and cookware. Best of all it had a washing machine. Drying clothes was not a problem given the breeze. A special touch and much appreciated, was a bottle of wine, milk, juice and muffins for us to begin our stay in York. This was our first experience staying in an apartment and a great experience.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: WRH Trastevere; City: Rome Lazio; Review: We stayed 1 day at this, sort of, air bnb in the Trastevere section of Rome away from the noise of the city and crowds. We've been to Rome many times so this was our first time on the other side of the river and a delightful find. The room was a good size, bed comfortable, a/c worked great. Our room had 2 large windows, unfortunately one had a street light right outside the window. The sheer cutains did nothing to keep the light off our faces as we tried to sleep. The views are lovely and sounds of church bells delightful. The only odd thing about our room was the bathroom was in 2 sections separated by our bed. Commode in 1 room and the shower in another. Anyway, it worked fine. The only part of the stay that gave me some doubt was the front door to the building looked kicked in and vandalized. Its a close hop on the tram to the Trastevere train station out to Fiumicino airport, even on a Sunday morning.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sunset Inn and Suites; City: Vancouver British Columbia; Review: Sunset Inn has suites with comfortable beds, fully outfitted kitchens, free breakfast (you take to your room) and free parking. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Each room has a small balcony with 2 chairs & small table. Walking distance to just about everything.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cedarbrook Lodge; City: SeaTac Washington; Review: I can't stay enough good things about this hotel - beautiful layout, design and decorated. The rooms were very comfortable, loved the common living room in each building with complimentary snacks, TV, etc.. coffee and breakfast snacks for east coast risers at 4 am; hot tub, etc... Just loved this place.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Glacier View Guesthouse; City: Kirkjubaejarklaustur South Region; Review: We had the most amazing experience at Glacier View Guesthouse but weren't staying there. Elin took pity on 4 American travelers who had no food and nowhere to eat on a rainy, dark night. We were staying at a guest house further into the park. The dinners were the highlight of our trip and that is saying something given the beauty of Iceland. We had two magical evenings arriving exhausted from traveling to candlelight, a delicious and abundant meal (lamb one night, artic char the next) and the absolutely charming hosts. After soup (vegetable, mushroom) the main meal was served family style and you are encouraged to eat as much as you want. Desserts were chocolate cake and marriage cake (traditional Icelandic cake). A special note of thanks, they kindly took us in on their day off after a very busy summer season. Lastly, its a family affair with her husband and 2 sons shopping and cooking. After seeing one son wearing a Boston Red Sox cap and learning they are fans, we left them a Boston Red Sox winter knit cap. They should wear it proudly since they are in the World Series! The guesthouse accommodations looked good, clean and have great views of the volcano and glacier.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Colcord Hotel; City: Oklahoma City Oklahoma; Review: We had a room on the Oklahoman side of the hotel and across from the concert venue. It was quiet, room very comfortable, bed comfortable, high end toiletries, complimentary internet & coffee service brought to you every morning, and free shuttle to within a mile of the hotel.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Skechers Women's Reggae Summer Paradise Flip Flop; Brand: ; Review: These are so comfortable! Love them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: Best Western PLUS Hotel De Capuleti; City: Verona Province of Verona Veneto; Review: I had faxed them to confirm in advance that we would be late arriving in the evening, and received a very prompt and courteous reply. We stayed for two nights, 22nd and 23rd June 2006. Whilst the room was small, with the only convenient place to put a suitcase being on top of the wardrobe, everything else about the accommodation was good - comfortable beds, quiet at night, good clean and well-equipped bathroom, very friendly and efficient staff, superb breakfast buffet, close to the centre so walking in and out was entirely feasible. At the price we would rate it highly. But the floor plan on the wall in the corridor did indicate that some rooms were smaller than ours (408 from memory), so earlier comments about the inadequate size of rooms may be true for some rooms.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AluaSoul Palma; City: Can Pastilla Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: We stayed for one night - flew in latish, taxi from airport (about 15 euros), helpful reception staff, excellent bedroom plus en suite, ate at a restaurant close by as the hotel's restaurant was closed by that time, a bit of aircraft noise but not too late or early, superb breakfast choice, left luggage at reception while we strolled towards Palma, collected it and back to the airport to hire a car. Thoroughly happy with our experience.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Alpenland Sporthotel; City: Maria Alm Austrian Alps; Review: We stayed on a time-share exchange. Greatly enjoyed it though we wouldn't rate it as highly as some. Staff absolutely excellent. Location superb - excellent mountain walking nearby. Room very nice but the VERY small kitchen facilites meant that, unusually, we didn't cook anything. No kettle, only a coffee machine, but a kettle was quickly provided. Restaurant disappointing. The problem was the lack of residents meant that the displayed menus were simply not available some of the time. In particular the salad bar, which was excellent at first, was soon abandoned due to lack of consumers - a sensible move but disappointing but the village restaurants were fine. But we would certainly go again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Abbazia Country Club; City: Marokfold Zala County Western Transdanubia; Review: We enjoyed our week here despite several reservations. It is very peaceful, a mile from the nearest village and that has no shop, in woodland, a short walk from the border with Slovenia. If you want parties and entertainment, don't come. If you like peace and quiet, or horse riding, it's fine. Maintenance of the structure of the buildings is poor but our room was excellent - I think it had recently been refurbished. Excellent cleaning. Good fly screens on all important doors and windows. Reception staff very variable - none rude but one could have been much more helpful, the other was charming and helpful but limited by the language barrier. Pool umbrellas and loungers well past their sell-by dates. Menu limited for vegetarians but what you expect in Hungary!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wisteria Hotel; City: Oakham Rutland England; Review: There needs to be another category between "Average" & "Very Good"! Also between "Budget" and "Mid-range"! Booking was extraordinarily helpfully conducted via emails and phone calls - couldn't be bettered. We had a comfortable room (though small) on the upper floor of the rear extension so were very quiet, which is a prime requirement. Breakfast adequate and pleasantly served though not something to particularly praise. A curiously "dead" hotel with an unmanned reception desk most of the time and little sign of life generally - the impression is of keeping costs down rather than giving great service. Would stay again.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Brook Whipper In Hotel; City: Oakham Rutland England; Review: Latish on a Sunday evening in the rain, looking for a vegetarian meal, Italian closed, others didn't have what we were looking for. A decent vegetarian option shown on the menu outside. Went in, restaurant pretty lifeless but told we could eat, then given a different menu without the option we sought - turned out it was the lunch menu we'd looked at, not the dinner menu - dismay! "Just hang on a minute and I'll ask the chef". Shortly after "No problem sir, we can do that for you". Very enjoyable dish (can't remember what it was), very pleasantly served and a good meal generally. These people understand the meaning of good service and will surely succeed.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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Title: Five Daughters Bakery 12south; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Worth a visit when you're in Nashville! So rich and creamy, it's hard for this donut lover to finish one!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Frothy Monkey; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Was in town visiting friends and they brought me here for brunch on a Sunday. The cafe is hip and trendy. There was already a line when we arrived between 11am-12pm. It is decently sized, plenty of seating indoor and out, but parking is very limited (street). My friends live within walking distance, so that was not an issue for us. The line moved quickly. I ordered one of their specials, some type of avocado-eggs-and-grits-on-a-bed-of-spinach bowl as well as an iced turtle latte with almond milk. The bowl was delicious! I wanted more. The only thing I would change is the spinach. I would have preferred it cooked. I felt like I was eating a salad with my grits. The latte was sweet and refreshing. Prices were reasonable and portions were okay, especially with the cafe's style and location. Would return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Starkey Market; City: Trinity, FL; Review: This adorable little market offers fresh produce, flowers, local products, a coffee shop and so much more! Stopped by one afternoon to grab a cup of coffee. I ordered The Galloway Moozie which is composed of whole milk, coffee base, toffee nut, and caramel blended with ice for $6.80. I subbed almond milk for whole. The coffee shop also offers smoothies and small bites including dessert. There's outdoor patio seating. They have cornhole boards and bags available for use on their lawn. Live music every Friday and Saturday from 5-8pm. Great spot!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Craft Street Kitchen Trinity; City: Trinity, FL; Review: Stopped by for dinner on a Saturday night with my group of 5. We were greeted upon entering and even though the restaurant was busy, we were seated right away. Plenty of seating indoor and out. The restaurant is open and spacious. Our server was really nice and helpful. She answered of all our questions and made great recommendations! I told her what type of drink I like and she suggested the Mother of Dragons Martini $10. It was exactly what I wanted! After a few minutes of browsing through the menu, we ordered the following: Parmesan Truffle Fries $6.95 Buffalo Cauliflower $8.95 Bradley Grouper Tacos Bacon Charred Brussel Sprouts $3.95 Peanut Butter Pie Key Lime Pie Our group shared the parmesan truffle fries and buffalo cauliflower. They were delicious and perfect for sharing. Along with the majority of the group, I ordered the Bradely Grouper Tacos. It was one of their changing specials that was listed on a chalkboard. I don't remember the price, but it was reasonable. The tacos came with tempura fried grouper, mango slaw, spicy mayo, hoisin chili sauce, house pickles, and sesame seeds in flour tortillas. It was excellent! Great flavor and texture. We all enjoyed it. We ended our meal on a sweet note, literally. We shared a peanut butter pie and a key lime pie. We practically licked the dessert plates clean. Great ambiance, great food, and great service!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trinity; City: Trinity, FL; Review: I've stayed here twice now and had a wonderful experience both times! From check-in to check out, everything went smoothly. The staff is incredibly nice and accommodating. They're also very helpful. The location is great. It's within minutes of everything in Greater Tampa Bay including Honeymoon Island, New Port Richey, Clearwater Beach, The Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs, Odessa and Lutz. There's a growing variety of restaurants, shopping, and grocery stores in the area. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet is from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM Monday to Friday and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM Saturday, Sunday and holidays. The breakfast includes fruit, scrambled eggs, bacon and/or sausage, biscuits, muffins, pour-your-own pancakes, juice, yogurts, milk, and more. The coffee station is hot and fresh 24/7. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool and hot tub, sun deck with fire pit and grill, hammock, corn hole game, 24-hour fitness center, Wi-Fi, business center, etc. The rooms are beautiful, clean, and spacious. The modern decor in the lobby extends to all the hallways and rooms. Beds are comfortable. I've slept in both their double beds and king bed. Absolutely no complaints about this hotel. Will stay again if in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Mission BBQ; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Came to Nashville with the fam for a weekend trip. Stopped by Mission BBQ for lunch on a Saturday and it was BUSY! After tasting the food, I can def see why. Mission is a fast casual counter-service bbq joint. There was a line for the register when we arrived, but it moved quickly. We were lucky enough to find a booth almost big enough to fit our group of 7.5. Determined not to be separated, we made it work. We ordered several different meats and sides. The meats were tender and seasoned well. The tables were equipped with 6 different sauces. We tried all 6. I like my bbq sauces on the sweeter, thicker side and was pleased to find one in the lineup. We all left full and very satisfied and some of us with to-go boxes. The staff was wonderful. Very approachable and helpful. Check out Mission BBQ if you're looking for good bbq in Nashville!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum; City: Nashville, TN; Review: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, located in downtown Nashville, is a 350,000 square feet of dynamic galleries, archival storage, retail stores, and event space. Tickets start at $25.95 for adults and $15.95 for children ages 6-12. I personally am not a fan of country music, but the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a must when in Nashville. Our group of 6 adults and 2 children really enjoyed our visit. There's so much to see and learn. The museum had lots of cool, interactive elements. They did an excellent job with the flow and storytelling. We spent a solid two hours (maybe more) doing our own walking tour. You can easily lose track of time here. There are a few food options on the main floor. Plenty of clean restrooms throughout the HOF and museum. Paid parking is available all around the building.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn & Suites Nashville @ Opryland; City: Nashville, TN; Review: My parents chose this hotel because of its close proximity to Opry Mills and General Jackson Showboat. The staff was wonderful. They were polite, accommodating, and helpful. If you get a chance to meet Lovebug while eating breakfast, consider yourself lucky! She is a gem of a human and the world needs more people like her! The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable. We were welcomed with a treat in our rooms, note and a little snack. They offer complimentary breakfast. In addition to eggs, waffles, fruit, cereal, and pastries, I was very impressed to see them offer pressed juices and smoothies. We had a lovely stay and had everything we needed.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Status Dough; City: Nashville, TN; Review: Dough yourself a favor and try out Status Dough! I first heard about this shop when the fam and I picked up dinner nearby. We went in and ordered an assorted dozen ~$12.99. My family recently went back to Nashville and brought me back an assorted dozen ~$22.99. These are quality donuts! They're big and delicious. I typically lean towards yeast donuts, but surprised myself and actually prefer their old fashioned coffee (or mocha) and strawberry over the others! The old fashioned donuts were perfectly crispy on the outside with a nice glaze and soft on the inside. Plus, the coffee and strawberry flavors were so on point! They also offer vegan donuts which were pretty bomb as well. In addition to donuts, SD also serves coffee, tea, and ice cream. The service was prompt and friendly. The shop is clean, spacious, and has plenty of seating.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: General Jackson Showboat; City: Nashville, TN; Review: My parents are huge fans of lunch and dinner cruises especially when they include live entertainment. The entire fam drove to Nashville and spent a weekend for this showboat. We pre-ordered our tickets online for the midday cruise and arrived at least fifteen minutes before they started boarding. Parking is at Opry Mills. We were entertained with live music while waiting in line. Check-in was smooth and the flow was very organized. Once on board the boat, we were allowed to line up for the Southern style food buffet. The buffet came with tasty options of two kinds of protein (chicken and pulled pork), 2-3 starches, two veggies (salad and roasted carrots), and dessert (peach cobbler). They also offered appetizers, specialty drinks, and alcoholic drinks for purchase. A member of our group is highly sensitive to dairy and couldn't eat most of the buffet offerings. The staff brought her a plate of steamed veggies without any dairy, without us even requesting! The live entertainment included a quartet of male and female vocalists who sang cover songs with an awesome array of choreography and costume changes. The boat has three different levels and towards the end of the ride, guests were invited to move to the covered outdoor space at the top deck for drinks and more live entertainment. The cruise lasted over two hours across the TN river and was enjoyed by all! Even my 11-year old son had a great time. The showboat is a bit dated, but the facilities were clean. If you're looking for something different to do with the fam in Nashville, I recommend checking out the General Jackson Showboat!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: FlameStone American Grill; City: New Port Richey, FL; Review: We had a great meal at FlameStone American Grill! My group of 3 came in for an early dinner on a Saturday night. We didn't have reservations, but were seated right away. The dining room is big, but dark. Guests were seated at least 6 feet away from each other, and most people wore masks into the restaurant and when using the restroom. The staff also wore masks. Our server was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We ordered the following: Calamari $11.50 Homemade sangria (white) $7.90 Chilean Sea Bass $35.90 Flamestone salad (side portion) $4.50 Kids grilled chicken + green beans Kids Kraft mac & cheese + fries Fried oreos $8 The calamari was good, but a little heavy on the breading. It came with a nice sweet Thai chili sauce. The white sangria was strong yet refreshing. My husband and I chose to split the Chilean sea bass and each ordered a side salad. The flamestone salad was very delish! Came with mixed greens tossed with bleu cheese, sun-dried cranberries, candied pecans, and a raspberry vinaigrette dressing. The Chilean sea bass came with seared with roasted tomato fondue, parmesan risotto, basil infused olive oil drizzle. It was cooked perfectly! Our little one enjoyed her two kids meals. She wasn't able to finish both, so we took the mac & cheese to go. We ended the meal with fried oreos, which were were fantastic - hard to get those wrong. It was served with scoops of vanilla ice cream. We devoured in under 5 minutes! Would return next time we're in town!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn Odessa Trinity; City: Odessa, FL; Review: Hubs and I stayed for one night. This hotel is brand new and clean. From check-in to check out, everything went smoothly. The staff is incredibly nice, accommodating, and very helpful. The location is great. It's within minutes of everything in Greater Tampa Bay including Honeymoon Island, New Port Richey, Clearwater Beach, The Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs, Odessa and Lutz. There's a growing variety of restaurants, shopping, and grocery stores in the area. A free hot breakfast is served daily with fresh-baked waffles and hearty oatmeal with toppings. Due to Covid, the buffet/kitchen area was blocked and they had one of the staff members assist guests. She poured coffee for guests and handed requested breakfast items. The dining area was open. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, an impressive fitness center, Wi-Fi, business center, etc. Our king room was bright, clean, and spacious. Even the bathroom was spacious. The bright, modern decor in the lobby extends to all the hallways and room. The bed was comfortable. Will stay again if in the area.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Don CeSar; City: St. Pete Beach, FL; Review: If you want a luxury vacation in St. Pete's, this is it. The Don CeSar is a beautiful 1920s hotel equipped with restaurants, spa, workout rooms, boutiques, two pools, private beach, and more. They have everything you need to make your stay truly memorable. We booked a three-night stay in a standard room with double beds. It wasn't the most spacious room, but it was enough for two adults and a child. It was clean and had the basics including but not limited to a flat screen tv, small fridge, safe, iron + ironing board, etc. We slept comfortably all three nights. The hotel and grounds are very well kept and the decor is tastefully done. Though it was built in the 1920s, almost everything has been updated. My husband and little one love history and museums and really enjoyed the mini museum on the bottom floor. It's worth exploring. The Don CeSar is rich with history. If you expect luxury, you have to be willing to pay for luxury. Nothing at this hotel is cheap. Not the rooms, not the food, not the drinks, not the cabanas (regular beach chairs are free, though!), not the resort fee, not the spa services, not the gift shops. It's easy to get carried away especially when you can charge everything to the room. Be sure to have your own list (even if it's a mental one) of all of your expenses. Last but definitely not the least, the service is TOP NOTCH! From the moment we entered the parking lot to the second we exited, we were very well taken care of! Each staff member greeted us with a smile and offered to help any chance they got. They truly went above and beyond. Each request was fulfilled in a timely manner. We had a wonderful stay at the Don CeSar. The hotel is truly majestic. During our visit, masks were required inside the hotel and social distancing was highly encouraged. We look forward to returning in the future!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Uncle Andy's Ice Cream Parlor; City: St Pete Beach, FL; Review: This warm and inviting space was exactly what we needed before starting our day each morning at the Don Cesar. Located on the ground level of the beautiful Don Cesar Hotel, this oasis of goodies and coffee is exactly what we needed and when we needed it. When you walk by Uncle Andy's Ice Cream Parlor, you can't help but feel pulled in by the sights of the brightly highlighted coffee and ice cream bar. Once inside the shop, you're immediately surrounded by shelves and tables of snacks and goodies. They have just about everything you would need in one spot from breakfast and lunch sandwiches, which they heat up for you upon request, to chocolates, liquor, and snacks. There's definitely something for everyone at Uncle Andy's! The folks there are so helpful and accomodating, as they even offer to allow you to place your order with the restaurant next door and take it to go from Uncle Andy's! Right outside the doors of this amazing coffee shop is the courtyard leading to the beach. We carried our breakfast and coffee out toward the beach to the couches, where we enjoyed the sunrise and breakfast with a view. I highly recommend the Don Cesar, and frequent Andy's Ice Cream Parlor while you're there!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Rowe Bar; City: Saint Pete Beach, FL; Review: Rowe Bar is A-OK. It's located inside The Don CeSar and is where the majority of the pool and beach side service food comes from. We dined at Rowe Bar on our first night at the hotel. They seemed to be overwhelmed and understaffed that evening. There was group standing outside waiting to be seated when we arrived. Guests are encouraged to wait outside until a staff member can assist them. After waiting a couple of minutes, my husband asked the other group if they've been assisted. When they said no, my husband decided to go inside the restaurant to get a staff member's attention. Both of our groups were seated shortly after. We ordered the following: Spicy margarita Paper plane to paradise $14 Corn meal crusted calamari $14 Don CeSar salad $14 Seared gulf snapper $33 Half dozen wings (bbq) $16 The drinks were excellent. Loved them both. The food was good and seasoned well. However, they were definitely pricey. Portions were decent, but not enough to warrant the high prices. The menu was very similar for the pool and beach side service, minus a few items. While at the beach, we ordered a handful of times: fruit, salads and sandwiches. A small grouper sandwich was $17 without sides... We also ordered breakfast twice through Uncle Andy's. Convenient, but again, pricey.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Island Grille & Raw Bar; City: Tierra Verde, FL; Review: My husband and I are huge fans of (raw) oysters, and the Island Grill & Raw Bar came highly recommended by two locals. Had to check it out before we left St. Pete's. We came on a Tuesday evening. We didn't have reservations. Even though the place was pretty busy, we were seated right away. The Island Grille & Raw Bar is located adjacent to Residence Inn by Marriott. You can see the hotel pool from the restaurant's patio, which is where we asked to be seated. That evening, they had fun, live music. In addition, oysters are .75c each on Tuesdays! We ordered the following: Raw oysters .75c each (on certain days) Queso dip $8 + guac $3 Grouper (market price) Kids cheeseburger $7 Frosé Key lime pie $6 Chocolate truffle mousse cake $7 The oysters were plump and fresh. I enjoyed every last bit. The queso and guac were fine. Hubs and I split the grouper, which was pretty generous in serving. It was cooked and seasoned well. The frosé was sweet and refreshing! The little one liked her burger, but couldn't finish it all. We took it to go along with the scrumptious desserts. Service was great. Our server was attentive and accommodated all of our requests. Would return if back in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Grove Surf + Coffee; City: St. Pete Beach, FL; Review: There's a latte to love at Grove Surf + Coffee! A couple of lattes, actually. Met some friends here while in town. The cafe is trendy, warm, and inviting. We were immediately drawn to the two special lattes: toasted coconut latte ($6) and orange vanilla latte ($6). I ordered the coconut and hubs the orange, both with oat milk (+$.75). We also ordered a poptart ($3.25), everything bagel ball with cream cheese ($5) as well as a hot chocolate for our little one. The drinks were strong, sweet, and very satisfying! I was very tempted to get another one on the way out. The snacks were delicious. I've never had a bagel ball before, and wow, amazing concept! I need more of it in my life. In addition to great coffee and snacks, they also offer clothing, accessories, beach necessities, and more. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The cafe is pet friendly, which is another plus!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Wooden Rooster; City: St Petersburg, FL; Review: Everybody is right about the crêpes... amazing! If you get one thing from The Wooden Rooster, get a crêpe. The fam and I stopped by to get food to-go on our way out of town. I ordered 2 sandwiches, 1 salad, 1 sweet crêpe, and an iced latte. My fam enjoyed their sandwiches. I ordered a salmon salad and was expecting a full salad, but instead, got like a mini salad with pieces of smoked salmon. It was good, but I was a bit disappointed by the size. It was more of a side salad. I was still hungry, but fortunately, we had the delicious Bananella crêpe to fill me up! It had bananas, nutella, toasted hazelnuts, and dulce de leche ice cream. Talk about divine! The staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant was adorable. Plenty of seating. At the time of my visit, they were practicing social distancing, wearing masks and gloves, and had sanitizer available. Would get crêpes again if back in the area!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Christo's Family Restaurant; City: Trinity, FL; Review: Solid breakfast. Friendly people. Fast service. Was in the area visiting family and wanted something other than the hotel continental breakfast. Did a quick search on Yelp for breakfast and landed on Christo's. There wasn't a wait for my group of 4 on a Sunday morning. Not sure if we just got lucky or if this is the new normal for them during Covid. Either way, we were glad to be seated right away. The space is warm and inviting. There's table and booth seating. Their menu offers continental cuisine. My family ordered various items from coffee and hot chocolate to omelets and pancakes. Everyone enjoyed their meal and the portions were generous. We left very full and with leftovers!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: Location, location, location! If you want to be in the middle of the St. Pete buzz and a couple blocks away from the St. Pete Pier, this is your place. Dining, shopping, entertainment are all within walking distance from this hotel. We rarely needed our car. Parking is valet only at $16 per day. The hotel was clean and well kept for the most part. The pool trash was full and the balcony had some trash but the staff took care of the pool trash as soon as they noticed. The gym was small and had three machines (treadmill, elliptical and bike), free weights, one mat, water and towels available. We used it two days in a row and were the only people there. The dining room is spacious and allows for social distancing. However, the food was just okay. Because we were so close to restaurants and coffee shops, I decided to get breakfast and coffee outside of the hotel. Gave me a chance to explore the city and try new restaurants! Our room was spacious enough for my family of four. It included a flat screen TV, microwave, fridge, coffee maker, etc. We all slept comfortably. The staff including the valet was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. They responded to our requests in a timely manner. Masks were required and sanitizer was readily available. At night, the lobby doors were locked and could only be opened with a key card.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Oak & Stone - St. Petersburg; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: My family of four came in for dinner on a Friday night. The place was packed. We didn't have a reservation, we just walked over from our hotel. We were greeted right away and were told that the wait would be 35 to 40 minutes, longer if we wanted indoor seating since there was a college football game on. The estimate was accurate. We were seated right at the 35-minute mark. We were pretty hungry so we ordered quite a few items: Deep fried pretzels $9 Crispy calamari $12 Slow roasted stone-fired wings $14 Fun guy $12 Crispy grouper BLT $15 Skinny spicy margarita $7 Smoked oak fashioned $10 The wings, pretzels and calamari all came out first and in a timely manner. The kids each ordered a plate of wings. One thought it was spicy and the other thought it wasn't spicy enough but ate them anyway. The apps were great, we enjoyed them. Our poor server was overwhelmed as was the entire staff. He would disappear for long periods of time. We were told they were out of the grouper. My husband tried to order another entree, but we were worried that he would have to wait a while so we decided we would just split my pizza... Although the server let us know that the back was working on my pizza, we waited and waited and waited. It was getting late and our little one was falling asleep at the table, so my husband decided to take her back to the hotel while my son and I continued to wait for my pizza. I finally just asked our server to have it to go. We waited at least 45 minutes from the time the apps were brought to our table. We ate the pizza at the hotel. It came with roasted cremini and oyster mushrooms, roasted garlic sauce, parmesan, savory herbs, truffle oil, arugula. It was delicious, but honestly not worth the 45+ minute wait.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: St Pete Pier; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: A must see when in St. Pete! We stayed at a hotel nearby and parked near the pier the first time we went because we weren't familiar with the area and weren't sure if our kids could handle the walk. We laughed after realizing we were only two blocks away and could have easily walked there! We spent most of our time at the pier during our stay in St. Pete. It's such a cool place and easy to see why it's a multimillion dollar project. There's something for everyone. There's shopping, dining, entertainment, views, photo opps, etc. They have trams that go up and down the pier throughout the day if you need a break from walking. I highly recommend checking out the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center and learning about the Tampa Bay estuary while you're there.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Teak; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: After walking around the pier, my family and I worked up an appetite, and decided to try Teak for lunch. It was a Saturday and the place was busy. My husband ran into a friend while waiting, and we asked the hostess if we could get a bigger table so we could all sit together. Our group of 8 consisted of four adults and four children ranging from ages 1-12. We were seated within 15 minutes. They said the wait for a table with a view would longer. Although we weren't directly by a window, we could still see the ocean very well. The restaurant is bright and has glass all around, allowing plenty of light in. I ordered a Flamingo Spritz ($10) and a Teak House Salad ($13) with salmon (+$10). The spritz was slightly sweet and refreshing. The salad was big and filling. It came with mixed greens, mandarin oranges, grape tomatoes, jicama, cucumbers, edamame, croutons, and roasted sesame pineapple dressing. Plenty of textures, which I love in a salad. I requested my salmon to be grilled and it was cooked well. Enjoyed everything. My family also enjoyed their meals. My husband ordered the grouper sandwich ($19). When I asked him what he thought of it, he responded with "unreal, it was so good." The space was clean. The staff all wore masks and did their best to social distance everyone. The service was excellent.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Cassis Bakery; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: I only ordered an oat milk latte, but had a wonderful experience. Needed my second dose of caffeine while walking around downtown St. Pete and decided to stop by this adorable bakery. They offer an array of French-inspired pastries, cakes, breads, and cafe beverages. Everything looks amazing and I am kicking myself for not trying one of their pastries. The coffee was strong and delicious. The staff was lovely and helpful. They all wore masks and required customers to wear masks as well. Outdoor seating available.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: What a great little discovery center! Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 4-12, and free for ages 3 and under. They also offer active military and FL teacher discounts. Daily admission includes six exhibits: Estuary Habitat, One Planet One Ocean, A One Second Wave of Plastic, World in a Water Drop, Interactive Sandbox: Life in the Bay and Wave Tank as well as daily talks, tours, and feedings. The exhibits were interactive and very informative. Our favorite was the feedings. The staff is friendly, passionate and very knowledgeable. They seem to genuinely enjoy teaching. We learned so much about the Tampa Bay estuary and the species that call it home. TBWDC offers programs and special events including dissections for an additional cost. Our 11 and 12-year olds would have loved the dissections, however, I didn't check the calendar ahead of time to register them. Be sure to check the calendar before arriving!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: New York Nail; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: My family and I were in town visiting. New York Nail was the closest available nail salon to our hotel. My two tweens wanted to tag along so I called ahead to see if they could see the three of us and they said to come on over. We were greeted upon arriving and assigned pedicure chairs right away. Although they were busy, we didn't have to wait long. In addition to the pedis, my girl also got a gel mani with French tips and my boy got his first mani. I get ingrown nails and I pointed to my tech where it hurts. He focused on the areas and relieved the pain. It's been almost a month since our visit, and my toes are still pain free! My kids enjoyed their manis and pedis and were also pleased with their results.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Noble Crust; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: My family of four made reservations for an 8pm dinner on a Saturday. We arrived on time and were seated promptly. The place has a nice vibe. Dark and trendy yet laid back. Masks were required and plexiglass separated tables. We were pretty hungry, and our eyes are always bigger than our stomachs so we ordered A LOT: Frozen strawberry lemonade $4 F.G.B.L.T. $11 Skillet garlic knots $9 Bianca $14.5 Crispy fried chicken wings $12.90 Pasta + red sauce with meatballs (kids) $8 Caesar salad (full) $11.5 Braised short rib $22 Warm chocolate budino $8 Perfect Pear $10 Bourbon and blue $10 We had a lovely server. Super nice and sweet. However, she kept forgetting items. For instance, I saw that they carried my favorite wine, Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert and asked for a glass. My husband received his drink and a few of our apps and my wine had still not arrived to our table. We finally asked her about it. She went to the bar to check and came back to let us know that she meant to tell us that they don't serve that wine by the glass, just bottles. No problem. I was partly to blame because I just saw the name and didn't bother to check if it was available by glass or not. I ordered the perfect pear, which took another 15 minutes or so. I started to think she had forgotten again but alas, she brought it out. My pizza was also the last to be served. Our server apologized for the wait on the drinks and pizza, though. Other than that, the food was delicious! Everything was flavorful. Great portions, too. Love their twist on classics, especially the FGBLT and caesar salad with egg. And that warm chocolate budino. Out of this world. We got it to go because our littles were sleepy by the time we finished our entrees, but it didn't make it out of the restaurant. Hubs and I took one bite and couldn't stop. We still had plentyyy of leftovers to take back to our hotel!; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Driftwood Cafe; City: St. Petersburg, FL; Review: It was a cold afternoon at the pier and I desperately needed something to warm me up. I also wanted an excuse to try their coffee. The space is tiny. Can fit less than 5 people if you want to properly social distance. Outdoor seating available. The cafe serves coffee, beer, wine, ice cream, sandwiches, pastries, pizza and more. My family and I ordered a caramel oat milk latte for, decaf caramel latte and hot chocolate. If I wasn't freezing, I would have also ordered ice cream. Their selection looked tempting. My latte was good, plenty sweet. Not sure if they forgot the flavor on the decaf caramel latte, but my son complained that it wasn't sweet. I took a sip, and can confirm that I didn't taste any caramel flavor. I still thought it was enjoyable though. Prices were comparable to other cafes in the area. The staff was pleasant. Would definitely come back and try the ice cream next time I'm in the area.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AMC Sundial 12; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: My family of four watched The Croods 2 at this AMC. It was just a couple blocks from our hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites in DTSP. We purchased tickets, chose our seats and ordered snacks all online. It was seamless and only took me a few minutes to do. Masks were required to enter. They have signs everywhere. When we arrived, a team member scanned our QR codes and had our food ready at the counter for pick-up. They also sent a notification that our snacks were ready about 10 minutes before the movie time. The theatre was big and guests were all spaced out. The seats were nice and comfy. They also recline, which is always a bonus. So comfy that my husband fell asleep through the movie. The popcorn was still warm when we arrived and I appreciate that they placed the butter on the side in a separate container. The restrooms and lobby were clean for the most part and the staff was pleasant.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Naked Farmer; City: St.Petersburg, FL; Review: The world needs more Naked Farmers! After spending majority of our time in DTSP eating all the things, we were looking for something healthy for dinner. This was hands down, the best meal we had all weekend in DTSP and it was takeout! Naked Farmer was only a block or so away from our hotel. I placed an order online. You can choose from one of their naked favorites or build your own. We ordered the following: Build your own (with salmon) $15.40 Seasonal salmon $15.40 Local farmer $11.87 Kids mac $8 I couldn't believe how something as simple as salmon, brown rice, broccoli, and avocado could be so amazing! So flavorful and so filling! My husband's was a build your own with salmon, farro with winter vegetables, and a roasted turnips, quinoa, and arugula mix. He raved about his bowl, too! Their (un)dressings really bring all the flavors together. Our kids loved their bowls, too. The portions were generous, but we ate every single bit of it. The food was packaged well and ready for my husband when he arrived. I wish I had gotten a chance to see the restaurant, but we will definitely be back next time we're in St. Pete!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Kahwa Coffee; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: I love trying different coffee shops when I travel. I yelped the closest coffee shops to our hotel and saw that Kahwa was only a couple of blocks away. I took my two kids with me and we walked over to Kahwa. I ordered an oat milk latte and two vegan cookies: chocolate chunk and ube. Great coffee and delicious cookies. We especially loved the ube. I was actually impressed to find ube in a coffee shop, so we had to get it. The cookies were from WeVegan Eats and were pretty big in size. Service was fast and friendly. The cafe was clean and bright. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Masks required to enter.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Craft Kafe; City: Saint Petersburg, FL; Review: Craft Kafe was my favorite part of my mornings in DTSP. We were lucky enough to stay within walking distance from Craft. Our hotel didn't have the best breakfast, so I walked over to Craft two out of the three mornings we spent in DTSP. During my first visit, I ordered the "Hot Mom," ($5.25) which is a caramel latte with almond milk. It had the perfect balance of sweet and bold. They make their syrups and almond milk in house which is very impressive. I also ordered the Green Giant toast ($5). Honestly didn't love it, I think I'm just not a fan of walnut ricotta but you could tell the ingredients were very fresh. Both days I ordered the gluten-free cinnamon roll. Absolutely divine. Get it and have it warmed up. Outdoor seating available, and the tables are spaced out. Service was fast and friendly. I look forward to returning!; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicken Salad Chick; City: Odessa, FL; Review: Stopped to get lunch for the drive home to Georgia. This Chicken Salad Chick still looks brand new. My husband went through the drive-thru to order his meal. I went inside to use the restroom and ordered my meal while I was in there. The space is clean, big and open. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available as well as parking. The masked staff was super friendly and helpful. My husband ordered two chicken salad sandwiches for him and my son. I ordered an egg salad for myself and an extra cookie because those cookies are the bomb. Both of us got a side of the grape salad, which is our favorite side at CSC. Everything was fresh, tasty and filling!; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | yelp |
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Title: She fought for human rights on a tiny island that banned guns. Then she was shot dead.; Abstract: Rachelle Bergeron had been the only prosecutor in Yap, a Micronesian island about 550 miles southwest of Guam.; Category: news
Title: 'Sons Of Anarchy' Star Ron Perlman Files for Divorce After 38 Years of Marriage; Abstract: According to documents obtained by ET, the actor filed papers for a dissolution of his marriage on Tuesday.; Category: tv
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Title: Timex Men's Easy Reader Date Leather Strap Watch; Brand: Timex; Review: elegant and beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Timex Women's Expedition Metal Field Mini Watch; Brand: Timex; Review: elegant and beautiful; Rating: 5.0/5.0
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Title: While Snowbound (Unlocked Hearts Book 3) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Anna J. McIntyre Page; Review: Very good book. Kept me interested and is a simple read in one day. Good story line and with reading; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Last of the Red Hot Firefighters (Red Hot Reunions Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jessie Evans Page; Review: This seems as if it will be a good series to read. It starts off with getting a lot of background info on all of the characters. This is a good book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: SERENDIPITY FALLS (Serendipity Falls Series Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Patrice Wilton Page; Review: Cute book. Some hot steamy scenes. Wasn't for sure how it was going to end, but was pleased. Good read.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Wedding Fever (Serendipity Falls Series Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Patrice Wilton Page; Review: Loves that this book keeps the stories coming. There are a lot of more books than can be creates from this one. I love the characters and finding out about their lives.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: My Christmas Curse eBook; Brand: Visit Amazon's Joan Gable Page; Review: I loved reading about the Christmas curse. Cute and fun stories about Meg. Would like to see a series about her life with Crush.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snow Angel (A Hope Falls Novel Book 5) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Melanie Shawn Page; Review: A lot of hot, steamy scenes, but loved the story line. Now to start at the beginning of the series to understand some of the characters stories. Highly recommend this book.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Reunion (A Hope Falls Novel Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Melanie Shawn Page; Review: If I had read this book first, I don't know if I would continue with this series. However, since I am reading it out of order, I recommend this as a good read. The others get better.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Harmonies (A Hope Falls Novel Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Melanie Shawn Page; Review: This was better than the first butt still leaves questions about the main character. Can't wait to read the next book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Home Sweet Home (A Hope Falls Novel Book 4) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Melanie Shawn Page; Review: It was nice to get Lauren's perspective about her life, but felt this book was too wordy. The author describe too much that was unnecessary. It was good too continue the series. Can't wait to read the next one; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snow Days (A Hope Falls Novel Book 6) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Melanie Shawn Page; Review: We finally get to see Amy fall in love. Her project was a little far fetched, but caused for a cute romantic storyline.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Snowed In (A Hope Falls Novel Book 7) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Melanie Shawn Page; Review: This book has a lot of hot steamy scenes. The story line was great. Loved seeing Nikki finding someone to match get personality.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: A Work in Progress: A New Adult Contemporary Christian Romance Novel (The Faith Series, Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Staci Stallings Page; Review: I truly enjoyed this book. I saw so much of what's doing on in my life in here. Came wait to read the other two in the series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Seaside Dreams (Love in Bloom: Seaside Summers Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Melissa Foster Page; Review: I think I found myself another series to read. The characters are believable. I'm looking forward to reading about it characters. Highly recommend reading this series.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Christmas Secret (The Marvells of Montana Book 2) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Jeannie Watt Page; Review: This was a quick good read. The story line was good. You can definitely tell this is a series book.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Scandal With a Prince (Royal Scandals Book 1) - Kindle edition; Brand: Visit Amazon's Nicole Burnham Page; Review: This was a good little read but was somewhat too wordy. It gave too many details that was relevant. I would recommend the book but not a series that I would buy.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Kindle_Store |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Elizabethtown; City: Elizabethtown Kentucky; Review: The room had an odor to it that smelled like cat urine. We told them about it and they said they would look into it. Everything in the room was damp, carpets, bedding, pillows etc. It was gross. They told us they would refund our Marriott Reward Points for the bad experience (they have still yet to follow through on that) The General Manager is not consistent with following up with guests on what she says she is going to do. I accidently left behind a pair of boots, went back to get them and they told me they had no idea what I was talking about. The boots were left in that room and whomever entered that room last, knows exactly where they went to. Very discouraging, will never stay there again.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Howard Johnson by Wyndham Beckley; City: Beckley West Virginia; Review: Decent hotel-room was clean. We arrived in the www hours of the morning and were accommodated with a late check out time.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Fairfield Inn Suites Cookeville; City: Cookeville Tennessee; Review: We stayed here during the big 127 Yard Sale. Hotel was clean as could be, and staff was super friendly and helpful. The rooms were very nice and up to date. The complimentary breakfast was served with many options. The staff was friendly and helpful with directions.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Wingate by Wyndham Fairview Heights; City: Fairview Heights Illinois; Review: We checked in very late to this facility, we were using Marriott reward points for this trip. Upon arrival we go to our room and put our belongings down. I stepped over to turn the air on and my foot immediately became wet. The carpet was soaked from the exterior wall over to one of the beds. I immediately called the front desk and asked to have another room. We were told they had some rain issues and it must be from all the rain they received earlier in the week. (I would think you would not be renting out rooms that had water damage). We go to the second room and by this time it is going on 1:00 am, we get in the room and get settled. I went to plug up my cell phone and notice that there is some type of work that has been done in this room with sheet rock and tape. I called the front desk and was told they had to do some work on this room because of the water damage and there were no other rooms I could be moved to. We were exhausted and decided to make the best of a bad situation. I get up the next morning and upon further investigation see where there is a gaping hole in the wall, the carpet was bulking and my sheet had worked its way off the mattress and I then saw how disgusting the mattress looked. I was absolutely disgusted that they would even rent this room to a guest. I voiced my concerns at check out and was told all they could do is refund my points. I mentioned as I was leaving I took pictures and as I'm going to go out the door they wanted to see the pictures. She assured me someone would be in contact with me as soon as possible. It was exactly 12 days before I ever heard from anyone. They did refund my point eventually and gave me some additional points. They have poor customer service- as well as a very nasty hotel. Look for somewhere else to stay.; Rating: 1.0/5.0
Title: Dreams Hotel Puerto Rico; City: San Juan Puerto Rico; Review: Very sketchy area lots of activity around this business. No washcloths for showering and no elevator. Heard gunshots in the parking lot when we were in bed and a woman screaming. I will say the rooms are clean but outdated. The air conditioners were mounted high on the wall and did not cool the room very quickly. Every cab driver that picked us up inquired why we were staying there and told us not to go off that street or be out after dark. The lady at the little front desk during the day was pleasant and helpful.; Rating: 2.0/5.0
Title: Holiday Inn Suites Atlanta Airport North; City: Atlanta Georgia; Review: This is a very nice hotel. We loved the layout of the room. Very quiet, staff members were very polite, and they were accommodating. Only complaint was the water took forever to warm up in the shower.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: K&H Pet Products Furniture Cover - Protects your furniture from pet hair; Brand: K&H Pet Products; Review: We bought the K&H Furniture Pet Cover a few months back. Before we bought it, we had a light blanket on the cushion you sit on, and a sheet for the back of the sofa. we were constantly fighting the blanket and/or the sheet to stay in place. the dog loves to root around on the sofa, which would untuck the blankets we used before. we didn't have anything protecting the arms. We are simply overjoyed that this cover works so well. We are ordering more today! Easy to put on the sofa and soft enough for the dog and 2 cats to love it. we adjust the arms as they migrate a little when the dog and cats are a bit to lively on the sofa while we are at work... other than that very slight issue, we love it. Dirt, hair, mud, etc - the cover protects our sofa from them all. Our dog ate something mysterious outside and she had digestive troubles afterward - the sofa was the easiest place to clean since we just removed it from the sofa and it went right into the washer. by the time we were done treating the dog and cleaning up the other messes, the cover was ready to go back on the sofa. Not even a stain from the nastiness. I've seen other reviews that mention the back or arms fall down. We don't have that with our cover. I also read that someone had a "pilling" problem with their cover - again, we don't have that problem at all.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Fred and Friends Ouch Toothpick Holder, Black; Brand: Fred & Friends; Review: So after reading the reviews, I was ready to get the drill out with a fine bit, and "fix" the holes in my toothpick holder. But first, I wanted to test the holes. I use round toothpicks, and at first, many of the holes seemed really shallow. But when I looked at the pictures on the box, and in the amazon listing, I noticed the the pictures showed many of the holes were at an angle, and after a closer examination, paying attention to the angles in the pictures, I determined that all of the holes were actually perfect, none were plugged, and all would hold the toothpick securely. The problem is the angles are only slightly predictable, so you have to patiently find the right angle for each hole. Now those of you with square, or large toothpicks may find the holes are not large enough... But for standard size round toothpicks the holes are actually perfectly formed, and none were clogged (for me), and they even worked for the larger cocktail picks I have. It feels ceramic, not plastic, but it is called polystone, which implies a plastic stone-like material to me... That is good because it holds the picks solid enough the if it were lightweight plastic, removing the picks might be a problem. So before you get the drill or icepick out to open up the holes, make sure you have found the right angle for each hole, they will only go in if you insert the pick at the correct angle. The pictures of the holder with picks in it is an accurate guide.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sobakawa Buckwheat Pillow Free Pillow Protective Cover-Standard Size-AS Seen On Tv, 15" x 19"; Brand: Sobakawa; Review: I love the support I got from my buckwheat pillow. But I found myself waking through the night to reshape the pillow. It provided great support, but if I moved, the grains would shift away from my weight, and the support was gone... re-molding the pillow with my hands worked to restore the support, but it lasted only until I moved again.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sterilite ClearView 3 Storage Drawer Organizer; Brand: STERILITE; Review: I have purchased a lot of sterilite products, made from the same materials. The clear plastic drawers work well, and are useful. But the opaque white plastic has a problem in that is deflects under load over time, regardless of how light the load is. The white plastic provides the sliders for the drawers, and the units are stackable. With a modest amount of weight, they seem to hold up well. But over the course of months, the frame starts to lean, or bow out. In both cases it can no longer support the drawers, and it looks like hell. The sterilite tubs had a similar problem with the clear tubs with white lids. The white lids seem to work fine at first, but if you stack a bin on top of another, the white lid slowly deform and collapses inside. So while these are great for organizing small parts or paper, they don't hold up to much load. A ream of paper on top is too much weight to keep the unit from collapsing.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Crucial Vacuum Dyson Vacuum DC07 Purple Hose No.904125-15, 904125-17, 904125-19, 904125-51; Brand: Crucial Vacuum; Review: Obviously I will need to update the review after I let this hose age a while. It replaces a hose on my 5 year old DC07. My DC07 is a yellow model, but I could care less about the one mismatched colored part. There are several differences between this and the original part. The handle shaft slides inside of the hose, and the reports for the Chinese made hoses are that the fit is very tight. In this unit, the shaft of the handle slides inside of the hose quite smoothly, better than the original, which was always quite stiff. The hose collar that connects to the handle shaft, or to attachments is different than the original, it has two off-set cams rather than one, I think this is an improved design over my original DC07 hose end, but it is possible that later Dysons also have the dual locking cams, so it may not be unique. The end that connects to the base of the machine housing is slightly different than the original as well, but it is a perfect fit, In fact I think it fits in easier than the original, which I usually had to hold just right to get it to engage. The only defect I could find was merely cosmetic, it was shipped in a grey and white poly bag, and the postal service was rough enough with it to have caused a minor chip in the purple plastic, in a place that is hardly noticeable, and has no effect on function, so it is almost not worth mentioning. The reason I do mention it is because I think the plastic may be slightly more brittle than the original Dyson plastic formulation. But I don't think that change affects the durability of that particular part, so it isn't worth deducting a star for. That particular part doesn't require a high impact level of durability. The most critical part is the hose itself, and we will have to see how long the hose holds up. I will update this review as I develop further impressions regarding this hose.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Chicago Metallic Commercial II Non-Stick Perforated French Bread Pan; Brand: Chicago Metallic; Review: I thought this would be good... but now that I have it, I don't like it.... I would rather just cook on parchment directly on my baking stone so I get a flat bottom... I don't like the curved bottoms on my baguettes. But that is my preference... Nothing wrong with the pan.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: 6oz 2-tone Leather Hip Flask, Custom Laser Engraved; Brand: Top Shelf Flasks; Review: Purchased this as a gift for a young man who is away at college on his 21st birthday. I was able to create a word document with his initials, and the image of the mascot for his favorite sports team. It arrived on his birthday, so our needs were met perfectly on this. The laser process produced great results, he sent us a photo, and he was clearly very happy with the gift. I did a lot of looking at flasks, and frankly I wish they were better made, but in general they aren't awful. I really couldn't find any that were made any better than this one, they all seem to be very similar. They will last a good while if you take care with them, don't sit on them, don't cross-thread or overtighten the cap, and don't abuse the cap hinge. In general these flasks are fairly cheaply constructed, so if you sit on it, or apply any pressure to a seam (even if you can't see the seam yet)the seam could split. But for the price, these are actually quite nice. I paid just under $12 for a laser engraved flask, and $5 of that covers the engraving, so it's a $7 flask... pretty spiffy for $7. You can get faster shipping from another listing for the same item from Amazon prime, but you can't get the laser engraving if you do that, so don't. Do it right and get it engraved, that adds a great deal to the impact of the flask. One thing to be aware of... The laser engraving process is a high contrast process. That means you need line art, something with black and white. It can have fine detail, but it needs to be high contrast, or at least be something that will look good once it is turned into a high contrast image. If you don't know what that means, let me put it this way, the laser can produce nice dark marks, but it won't produce grey tones, and it won't produce colors, so the artwork you provide needs to be able to work when printed this way. It can do a photo, but the results might not be what you expect, unless you can run the photo through a high contrast filter first, so you can see what your image will look like. It can probably do grey scale if you use a screen filter to produce a halftone, but you should inquire about the proper halftone screen ruling their laser supports (dot size/spacing), or ask if they can produce the halftone for you.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Shavel All Seasons Year Round Sheet Blanket with Satin Hem, Twin, Amethyst; Brand: Shavel Home Products; Review: I have been searching for 10+ years to find a replacement blanket for one that my dear aunt gave me when she redid her guest rooms from a 1950s vibe to a 1990s vibe. That blanket just a little heavier than a flannel sheet, made of cotton (flannel I think) and she called it a sheet blanket. My sweet aunt passed away and I now have a very worn blanket that really needs replacing. Well, good luck finding a "sheet blanket" these days - until now. I'm not kidding you, I almost broke into tears of joy - when I got this blanket. I is the exact weight I wanted, and the nice satin edging is a great touch. My immediate thought was "it's PERFECT" and after sleeping with it for about a month, washing, etc, it's still perfect. I plan to buy several for my household and to give as housewarming gifts for folks in my area. I will say, in Central Texas (and in even hotter climates) where the AC or fans are on most of the year, this blanket gives you enough coverage without too much warmth. In colder climates - I have no idea if you would like this thin blanket or not.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: IQ110 BBQ Temperature Regulator Kit with Small Adjustable Kamado Pit Adapter for Big Green Egg (Small, Mini), Char-Griller; Brand: pitmasterIQ; Review: My CharGriller Acorn Komado Kooker can run at 220 at the grill level for about 40 to 80 hours on one filling of lump charcoal. So I don't know why they claim 8 hours... They must have tested with a grill with a really small capacity of charcoal. Any insulated Acorn should be able to run at least 24 hours... I've smoked 3 briskets (in seperate cooks) on a single load, and it is still mostly full. Perhaps they tested with an uninsulated grill.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: AeroPress Coffee Maker; Brand: AeroPress; Review: Much better than a french press, it only vaguely resembles one in the first place, it works differently. Mesh filters are available for those that don't like paper filters. So don't let the paper filter stop you. At work we have an $11,000 expresso machine, and as we gather around it for our brew, we talk fondly about our AeroPress systems many of us have at home. But coffee is so subjective, and I find my own tastes vary with time. 10 years ago I would tell you how a good a Colombian Supremo is when freshly roasted to a medium roast, and at the same time how a dark roast tastes burnt... Now I think the Colombian has no flavor, and how great a dark roast is... Same thing with brewing methods, I was a melita drip man for my younger years, now I use my melita for things other than coffee...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Premium Ceramic Burr Manual Coffee Grinder, Best Coffee Bean Grinder by EcoGrinder - Adjustable, Portable, Stainless Steel, Aeropress; Brand: EcoGrinder; Review: This grinder is the perfect travel companion for my Areopress, and I use it at home too... It allows me to get a first cup of coffee without waking my wife, and later it avoids contributing to her migraine... Plus it comes out cleaner than my other burr grinders... It does consume "elbow grease", but who doesn't need a mini-workout to start the day?; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bionaire BAP1300-U Quietech HEPA Air Cleaner; Brand: Bionaire; Review: So I have had my unit for many years. Most other air purifiers are great for 2 or 3 years, then the motor wears out. This unit has lasted me well over 10 years, and is still going strong. The motor looks pretty easy to replace, when it does fail, so hopefully I can find a replacement when the time comes. Many people claim they stop working, the fan motor will not run. That is caused by the door interlock. If the door is not closed correctly, with a slight slap to make sure it is closed, the unit will not run. This is annoying, but it is the cause of people thinking their unit has died.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Ollieroo 50PK Cascading Velvet Hanger Set with Swivel Chrome Hooks Suit Hangers for Dry Clothes Only (Purple); Brand: Ollieroo; Review: So I have been buying velvet hangers for years. These are the best ones I have seen yet... Flat out the best, the plastic is very strong, and the hooks don't fall out... The first thing I did when I got them is try to break one, and instead of breaking, it simply withstood my abuse. One of the problems with the other brands is they are generally made from very brittle plastic, and if you swivel the hook, to change the direction it points, you will weaken the hooks bond to the plastic to the point that it will simply fall out eventually, if not immediately. Also, if you drop a hanger, and step on it, they will frequently just snap. I frequently break the other brands just getting a shirt out of the closet... But the Ollieroo brand hangers solve that problem by using a very tough plastic formula. I'm a harsh reviewer, when something is bad... but I have nothing bad to say about this item, it lives up to the claims in the description, and they hold up to a lot more abuse than the one in the photo that is being bent... they don't have the weak points the other brands have. It would be nice if they had other colors, but I would still buy them over other brands for now on...; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Closet Complete Premium Quality, True-Heavyweight, 80-gram, Virtually-UNBREAKABLE Velvet Hangers, Ultra-Thin, Best for SUIT, Dress, Pants, Shirt, 360° Spin, CHROME; Brand: Closet Complete; Review: Cheap junk. Breaks if you drop them. If you swivel the metal hook, it falls out. If you pull a shirt off the hanger while it is still on the rack, the hanger falls off the hook, and may snap in half at the hook. If you flex the hanger, it will break. Very cheap brittle plastic junk. The Ollieroo hangers are less expensive, and do not break... You can try to break an Ollieroo, and it will flex but refuse to break... Very tough. Ollieroo 50PK Premium Quality Space Saving Velvet Hangers with 360 Swivel Chrome Hooks Cascade Hangers Set (Purple); Rating: 1.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: The Dish: On Eating Healthy and Being Fabulous!; Author: Visit Amazon's Carolyn O'Neil Page; Review: It's true. I've got the dirt on these dish divas. And, they're just like you and me. They like to eat! That's what makes their book so absolutely real. If you've read French Women Don't Get Fat and wondered what to do besides eating your weight in leek soup and homemade yogurt, this is the book for you. It's a purely American look at how you, with a few tricks and tweaks, can eat and live well and not be diet-obsessed. I've only bought two diet books in my life. One is Susan Estrich's Making the Case for Yourself: A Diet Book for Smart Women and the other is The Dish. My point is that I think before I spend money on a diet book, and so should you. We all know that fad diets don't work, and we're sick of depriving ourselves for a short-term weight loss. The Dish is a handy reference and brightly written resource with everyday strategies for the long haul. I've known Densie since we went on our first double date together in eighth grade, and I call her all the time for nutrition advice. Now, everyone else gets to tap the same resource. That's only fair, I guess, since she has a Ph. D. in nutrition and is a noted expert. And, I promise, although she likes chocolate as much as the next person (read that me), she practices what she preaches! -DW, Ph. D.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The List: A Novel; Author: Visit Amazon's Karin Tanabe Page; Review: Ever wonder what it's like working in the trenches at a Washington political publication? Journalism mixed with intrigue and a dash of sexual politics make for a good read.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Mother Daughter Me: A Memoir; Author: Visit Amazon's Katie Hafner Page; Review: Coming to terms with one's past and the people in it is no small feat. From one observer to another, lovely job.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: You'll Be Thinking of Me; Author: Visit Amazon's Densie Webb Page; Review: Loved this! It's young and fun but also wise, appealing to all ages. It took me back to my days in NYC and had me re-living every young woman's fantasy. Nicely done twist at the end that you don't see coming.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Amid The Flowers; Author: Anne Saker; Review: Anne's wisdom about her challenges will enthrall and even bring a smile. This is life in its glory and mundane beauty.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with products as follows:
Title: Adagio Teas Glass Pitcher; Brand: Adagio Teas; Review: I wanted a pitcher for iced tea that was made of glass rather than plastic (I think glass is healthier and plastic stains). I also wanted one that was not too big or heavy. (My wife is small and has trouble using big heavy pitchers). This pitcher fits the bill. It is 40 oz vs. 64 oz or larger for some other iced tea pitcher and it is made of relatively thin but strong borosilicate glass. This is just what I wanted.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Paperproducts Design Jardin Rose Two-Tiered Dessert Server; Brand: Paperproducts Design; Review: These cups and saucers have a nice design, but are rather big and heavy. The description on amazon.com says that they are 6-3/4 oz capacity. They will comfortably hold 8 oz. I'd have preferred smaller cups. Also, the ceramic from which they are made is fairly thick, so they are rather heavy. I was disappointed in the product, but my wife liked them enough so that I didn't return them.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Lenox Butterfly Meadow 60-inch by 102-inch Oblong / Rectangle Tablecloth; Brand: Lenox; Review: This tablecloth seems to be sized correctly and fits my 44 X 66" table nicely even after being washed. The design is nice, not as formal as a plain white tablecloth, but subtle enough to look a bit dressed-up.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: M.V. Trading 007-08 Chinese Porcelain Soup Spoons with Pink Floral Design, 5¼-Inch Long, 3/4-Ounce, Set of 4; Brand: M.V. Trading; Review: I bought these as a gift for my Mom and my wife (who is Vietnamese) picked them out. My Mom loved them.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hario Slim Dressing Bottle, 240ml, Black; Brand: Hario; Review: The bottle has a glass bottom, a tight-fitting silicone rubber pouring spout, and a threaded clear plastic cap that screws onto the top of the bottle. When the clear cap is screwed on, it pushes down onto the top of the pouring spout to form a leak-resistant seal. the bottle comfortable holds about 5 ounces. There are metric markings (in ml) on the side of the bottle that make it easy to mix oil and vinegar in the right proportions. You can fill the bottle with oil, vinegar and spices and (when the cap is screwed down) shake the bottle to mix your vinaigrette. The bottle doesn't leak when you shake it and the vinaigrette pours nicely through the silicone spout. The bottle seems reasonably sturdy. I haven't had any problems with the cap breaking.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hario V60 Coffee Glass (15oz); Brand: Hario; Review: I like the idea of double wall glasses or mugs to keep hot drinks hot (and make handles un-necessary) or cold drinks cold. I have some Bodum double-wall glasses and cups. The Bodum clear glass ones are very fragile. I've had some smashed in shipment and I always feel nervous using them. I have a couple of Bodum ceramic double-wall mugs that seem more sturdy, but I prefer clear glass when using a drip coffee maker so I can avoid having the cup overflow and for brewing tea so I can see how dark the tea is getting. These Hario coffee glasses are nice and clear and seem reasonably sturdy. They The two I ordered arrived unbroken and I haven't broken any (so far) while using them. They work great with a drip filter holder. I actually use a Kalita filter rather than a Hario filter and it fits fine. These glasses do hold 10 ounces, but 10 ounces of liquid goes right up to the rim. They hold about 8 1/2 ounces with enough space below the rim so you can pick them up without spilling the liquid.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Hario CafePresso French Press; Brand: Hario; Review: This press is beautiful and makes great coffee. One problem with french-press coffee is that the coffee can cool off during the 5 minutes or more that it sits in the press. Since this press has a double-wall container, the coffee stays hotter. The lid and press filter are well-made, but they are a bit heavy. When the lid and filter are in the coffee-maker with the filter raised, it looks as though it might be pretty easy to knock over the carafe. Since this thing isn't cheap, that does make me a bit nervous.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Zojila Rohan Dish Rack, Drain Board and Utensil Holder, Brushed Stainless Steel; Brand: Zojila; Review: My wife complained about our old dish rack (plastic coated wire rack with a flexible plastic drain tray) since it didn't drain well and would develop mildew. I got a rack with a stainless steel wire frame and a slanted hard plastic base attached. It worked well, but the plastic drain tray came apart after a while. I glued it back together, but after it came apart again I ordered this rack. The rack is expensive, but the shiny stainless steel looks great and seems to be very sturdy. It holds lots of dishes and drains fast.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Polder Single Tear Paper Towel Holder – Sturdy, One-Handed Tear, Fits Standard or Jumbo-Sized Rolls - Brushed Stainless Steel; Brand: Polder; Review: My old paper towel holder was terrible. It would tip over or the whole roll of towels would come out of the holder when I tried to tear off a towel. This one seems too simple, with just a rod and a base, but it works just fine. The holder is heavy and sturdy enough so it doesn't tip or slide when I tear off towels. It is easy to tear off as many or few sheets as needed. Replacing a roll couldn't be simpler--I just take off the empty roll and drop on a new one.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: FORLIFE Stainless Folding Handle Tea Infuser with Carrying Case; Brand: FORLIFE; Review: This infuser looks great and the folding handle allows the infuser to fit a variety of different sized cups. The perforations in the infuser seem to allow a good flow of water in and out of the infuser so the tea brews nicely. Other infusers I own have covers that can be used to keep the tea from cooling too fast while it is brewing and can then be used to set the infuser on after the tea has brewed. You can put the infuser in the clear plastic part of the carrying case after the tea has finished brewing, but neither part of the carrying case works as a lid for the infuser.; Rating: 4.0/5.0 | amazon_Home_and_Kitchen |
Given the interaction history of a user with books as follows:
Title: A Campy Christmas: A Frannie Shoemaker Campground Adventure (Frannie Shoemaker Campground Mysteries) (Volume 6); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Musser Nortman Page; Review: I love all Karen Musser Nortman's books. This was such a nice a good warm fuzzy Christmas read. Thank you for all your great books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Space Invader (The Frannie Shoemaker Campground Mysteries) (Volume 7); Author: Visit Amazon's Karen Musser Nortman Page; Review: Just a tad dark for me. A little more scary then normal. It was just different then all your other books.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: Sweet Masterpiece: The First Samantha Sweet Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Connie Shelton Page; Review: It was a light fun mystery with a little bit of everything in it. I found it hard to put it down.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Sweet's Sweets: The Second Samantha Sweet Mystery (The Samantha Sweet); Author: Visit Amazon's Connie Shelton Page; Review: Evything wrapped up in one book. Mystery, murder, romance. It is such a fun easy read. Another great book. Looking forward to more exciting stories; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Bitter Sweet: The Fifth Samantha Sweet Mystery; Author: Visit Amazon's Connie Shelton Page; Review: Keep me on the edge wondering, who did it. All of your books are so tastefully done. I have loved everyone so far.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Sweets Forgotten: The Tenth Samantha Sweet Mystery (Samantha Sweet Mysteries) (Volume 10); Author: Visit Amazon's Connie Shelton Page; Review: Even though I kind of figured things out early on, there were some good twists that keep you wondering. I love your books.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Spooky Sweet: Samantha Sweet Mysteries, Book 11: A Sweet's Sweets Bakery Mystery (Samantha Sweet Magical Cozy Mystery Series) (Volume; Author: Visit Amazon's Connie Shelton Page; Review: I love how all the books flow into one another so flawlessly . Always that little on the edge of your seat, so much fun to read.; Rating: 5.0/5.0 | amazon_books |
Given the interaction history of a user with hotels as follows:
Title: Grupotel Gran Vista Spa; City: Ca n Picafort Majorca Balearic Islands; Review: Very good hotel if looking for relaxing break. Very clean and staff were very helpful. Unfortunately English language was a bit of a barrier as the hotel was more focused on entertaining their German guests. Spa was good but please be aware that nudity is acceptable within the spa area. We would go back to the hotel. Must mention Cafe Monaco just down the road from the hotel excellent cafe/ restaurant for meals, coffee, cake and Irish coffee was amazing.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Ardarroch Cottage B B; City: Kinlocheil Fort William Lochaber Scottish Highlands Scotland; Review: This accomodation is second to none. My husband and I stayed there on Sunday the 22nd June for one night. Barry was fantastic and nothing was too much effort for him. The food, location, service and accomodation was fab.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: MedPlaya Hotel Rio Park; City: Benidorm Costa Blanca Province of Alicante Valencian Country; Review: The Rio Park Hotel was better than its two star rating. Clean, good food, most of the staff were pleasant. Sun beds very uncomfortable and not enough of them. No hair dryer in room and had to pay 10 euro deposit every night of holiday for 2 hours.; Rating: 3.0/5.0
Title: The Z Hotel Glasgow; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: This hotel was excellent value and very central. Complimentary wine and nibbles extra bonus. Staff very helpful and friendly. Our room was small but comfortable enough for short stay. Very clean. We ordered breakfast but did not think it good value for what we paid. We would definitely stay at this hotel again.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: Tui Sensimar Atlantic Palace; City: Sorrento Province of Naples Campania; Review: My husband and I spent two weeks at this hotel in July 2016. The staff at this hotel are excellent and they helped to make our stay more enjoyable. I must give a special mention to Lucio and lounge bar manager who were very hard working and friendly. I would recommend this hotel and would return.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Indigo Glasgow; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: My husband and I visited hotel indigo on a DBB deal. Our hotel room was nice but we had a bad experience in the restaurant during our evening meal due to poor communication between the hotel and the restaurant regarding the deal we were staying on. Restaurant management had me rummaging nervously through my phone looking for confirmation email from the hotel. Luckily I kept it to prove that we had already paid the hotel for our meal. My husband and I were very embarrassed. Fortunately the restaurant staff for breakfast were great and certainly knew how to make us feel welcome.; Rating: 4.0/5.0
Title: Hotel Villa Anthea; City: Garda Province of Verona Veneto; Review: My husband and I recently spent 11 nights at this hotel. Radu, Sara and all other staff made us feel very welcome and where extremely helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We cannot wait to go back next year. The hotel was close to all amenities and was spotlessly clean. Breakfast was continental style with some hot food. We would highly recommend this hotel to all travellers thinking of visiting Garda.; Rating: 5.0/5.0
Title: The Z Hotel Glasgow; City: Glasgow Scotland; Review: We have stayed at the Z Hotel several times over the past few years. Previous stays have definitely been better. Staff were nice and friendly but it seems every time we stay the room allocated is getting smaller. Cleanliness was not up to usual standard. Our room was quite dirty actually.; Rating: 3.0/5.0 | hotelrec |
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