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This is a family-friendly resort in Tahoe suitable for beginner to mid-level sledding and skiing. I recommend this place to stay in or even just for a drop-in day visit. Read more...
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Local delivery service and national mailing service for zero-waste household products that have been tried and used by the Founder Stephanie Regni. I’ve been using Fillgood’s services and products for a couple years now and appreciate how easy it allows me to cut down on my plastic packaging waste. Read more...
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This is the local UK tour company we used to arrange our travel from Bath to Cotswolds, in August 2018, from our Rick Steve’s Guidebook recommendations. We had an awesome time with this small group, very personal, comfortable, friendly and thoughtful tour company. Our guide was Jonathan and it is now 5 months later and we still think back to Read more...
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Authentic Vietnamese cuisine with a good range of traditional dishes (including frog). We really enjoyed it and is our Go To place for authentic Vietnamese (besides pho). There’s also Vung Tau, but it’s smaller and it as spacious for families. Read more...
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(Mountain View location closed in 2019, sadly due to increasing rent & parking difficulty.) Local plastics shop that can custom cut and make almost anything you need. I have used the Mt. View location multiple times over the years for various home projects and always been happy with the results. Their prices are fair and the service always great. Some Read more...
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A small dessert and snacks joint that features their signature Roti Buns aka. coffee buns. Many other establishments have tried to mimick their exquisite roti buns, such as Paris Baguette, without success. So far no other place has managed to capture the fragrance, that coffee flavor, crunchy surface and soft interior of their buns. Their bobas are not recommended however, tends towards Read more...
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This used to be our top-secret Friday night dinner spot. Spacious seating, good service and great food. They have a yakiniku section for those that would like to grill at their table. The quality and artisan of the food here is above average. Pair with some nice sake, and post-dinner tea-based ice cream makes for a very pampered Friday night Read more...
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After all these years of returning back to the Bay, this place still has the highest quality pearl teas out of everywhere else. Real taro, decent sugar and the pearls are the most balanced texture. Now their service has improved as well It’s still my preferred place and recommended over most other places, besides Mama Liangs – Cupertino (also high Read more...
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Update 04/28/20: Unfortunately, despite loving this place, they have been very flakey with their stated operating hours. I am avoiding this place for now. Taiwan’s large dessert chain came to the Bay Area and draws lines out the door every weekend, evenings and often lunch times too. On this Sat weekend at 92F outside, we sit here waiting for Read more...
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A beautiful space for reading, sitting, writing drawing and enjoying a light drink/snack (that you bring, only coffee and tea are offered). This light & airy space is a temporary home for rescue cats. These cats have pleasant dispositions and ready to be adopted to a new home. By visiting and lounging in this space, you get a chance to interact Read more...