Registered Nurses

Union City, CA 94587

Kristina R. writes: My appendix was taken out two years ago and it hurt like a muthaf%#er, man.  I kid you not.  And it took MONTHS for them to figure out I had a big ol' oven-mitt sized infected internal organ inside me.  That was ROUGH.  

The first time I went to…

Trader Joe's

4040 Pimlico Dr
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Brad B. writes: Happened upon this TJ's while doing some work in Pleasanton and was surprised by the ease of parking (for a change at a TJ's) and the casual atmosphere inside. This place doesn't feel rushed and frantic like most others. Produce sucketh as usual but…

Taco De Oro Taco Truck

100 Wilson Way
Alviso, CA 95002

john-michael c. writes: When I said I'd swear off soft tacos due to my gorging on soft tacos in Mexico proper....

I didn't know that the taste of these would wipe that blight away from my memory and start that hunger all over again.
;D

Ok, it's kind of odd of how they have…

Tivo Inc

2160 Gold
Alviso, CA 95002

andy r. writes: Got Tivo for Christmas. (sweet!)
Wife set it for Law and Order. (screwed!)

...Criminal Intent. (sold!)

El Tacos de Oro

5210 N 1st St
Alviso, CA 95002

T-mac A. writes: I was introduced to the taco truck phenom about a year ago by one of my co-workers.  It was a life changing experience.  The taco truck defies everything that is exemplary.  It's in the middle of nowhere.  It's catered out of a truck for petes sake!…

Young's Ice Cream & Candy Bar

2020 Broadway
Redwood City, CA 94063

Kevin S. writes: Occupying a renovated old drugstore space of the same name in Redwood City's rapidly redeveloping downtown, Young's offers up fresh, delicious Loard's ice cream and  a variety of toppings, together with a large selection of novelty candies and other…

Hotel Sofitel San Francisco Bay At Redwood Shores

223 Twin Dolphin Dr
Redwood City, CA 94065

Jessica R. writes: **Edit #3** Amendment to my previous 1 star review of customer service

I did have a very irritated (1 star) review of my experience with reservations and trying to get a group rate for the (K) wedding that I am going to here this weekend.  The general…

Higuma Japanese Restaurant

540 El Camino Real
Redwood City, CA 94063

Keiko S. writes: Something DISTURBING happened.

Weekend night. Just as we were done eating and about to spend some time chatting over sake, the staff starts putting up chairs on top of all the tables surrounding ours, leaving us with the uncomfortable and guilty…

Erawan Thai Restaurant

2639 Broadway Street
Redwood City, CA 94063

Setareh N. writes: The best Thai food by far. I love thier brown rice....The lovely spinach is really quite lovely! The Spring rolls and the Pad Thai are also delicious. The have the best peanut sauce around and they have this black bean sauce noodle dish thats…

Vino Santo Bistro

2030 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Kevin S. writes: In looking at the reviews I'm guessing that I might be the only person who eats here that doesn't work at Kaiser.  That said, I can honestly say that if you're in Redwood City (besides either working for kaiser or being lost) its definitely worth…

El Grullense E & E

2401 Middlefield Rd
Redwood City, CA 94063

Andrew C. writes: when i was in college we called this place "Death Taco" because the grilled corn tortillas left huge oil stains on the paper plates. seems like they've lightened up a bit with that, but they are just as good!

the meats are all tasty, but i really love…

Geoffrey's Diamonds & Goldsmith

626 Walnut St
Ste 212
San Carlos, CA 94070

Sara O. writes: In my life, I have dealt with thousands of businesses, big and small.  I can honestly tell you this: I have never in my LIFE had such a wonderful experience purchasing something.  If I could give them 500,000 stars, I would--honestly.  This business…

Trader Joe's

1482 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Setareh N. writes: This place is great!!!!! two buck chuck, olive bread, great hummus, great creme brulee----sp? and my ultimate favorite tofutie cutie.......the organic katsup is a must as well

Kabul Afghan Cuisine

135 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Christine M. writes: This. Place. Is. Good.
I ate here with a very diverse party, that included a vegetarian, a veggie-phobe carnivore, a salt-eschewing-blood-pres sure-watcher, a thirsty lush... you name it.  The food is amazing, and I was very surprised to see how good…

Gracie's Delectables

902 Laurel St
San Carlos, CA 94070

Heather C. writes: Friends (Eric W., Christina C., Liz S., etc.), this is not another dessert review...

I finally made it here for the turkey sandwich and it does not disappoint.  This is one of those sandwiches that has so much height that even if you tried to fit the…

Bow Wow Meow - San Carlos

737 Laurel Street
San Carlos, CA 94070

Lolia S. writes: Fro-yo girl here.  I saw the sign for frozen yogurt outside of this pet store.  It seemed like a strange place for fro-yo, but I went in and asked about it.  It turns out they have organic, nonfat peanut butter & banana flavored FROZEN YOGURT FOR…

Mediterranean Delite

1620 El Camino Real
San Carlos, CA 94070

Jennifer L. writes: Thanks to David P. for suggesting I order a falafel sandwich in a pita pocket - yum!  It's not their standard way of serving it, but it should be.  It's much better this way!

Attentive, friendly service.  I still always do take-out.  This is a great…

Steppin' Out Productions

830 Stewart Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Jane D. writes: Converted office space. Interior looks almost like a sales office of a car dealership. I missed the dance lesson when I went with one of my ex co-workers. I'll have to come back and try this place out for size again. Looks like alot of fun!

Sports Basement

1177 Kern Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Herman N. writes: For all my sporting needs, I look no further than Sports Basement.  At prices 25% to 40% below retail, you can get some really solid gear here (although they will be discontinued styles).  What's cool is that they have name brand stuff, here's a…

Planet Granite Sunnyvale

815 Stewart Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Apollo L. writes: Ooo ooo ooo me monkey.  Me climb rock wall.  Throw poo from top.  Watch out, cute girl in blue tank top.  Monkey climb.  Monkey throw poo.  Monkey get in cheap.  Monkey climb.  Monkey belay.  More poo throw.

Yay!

Mediterranean Wraps

433 S California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Phil M. writes: Don't let the Wrap scare you! I know, wraps were a crap fad that earned their darwinian fate when they poked their head above ground.  This is not a wrap joint. Nothing wrap about it.
It's schwarma and falafel and everything good. Wraps were…

Evvia Estiatorio

420 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Amélie P. writes: I wanted to give this place 5 stars--whenever we go out to dinner, my dining partner always asks what rating I'm going to give it, and yes he reads my reviews (HIIII!! SHOUTOUT! Please stop sucking at driving, kthxbai)

After I had so explicitly…

Esther's German Bakery

2510 Old Middlefield Way
Ste G
Mountain View, CA 94043

.Nette T. writes: Carbs, carbs, and more carbs!  Mmmmmm......

I passed by this place after going to lunch and saw lots of different pretzels, pretzels with sunflower seeds, poppy seeds and sesame seeds.  I  talked to the owner Esther, she showed me the traditional…

Kappo Nami Nami

240 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Keiko S. writes: First and foremost, I had the pleasure of dining with several washoku (Japanese food) gurus - including Dan V. and Marc Y. of Yelp. That alone made the meal very special, because there's nothing more spectacular than eating Japanese food with people…

JulieQ's Hair & Nails

951 W Dana St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Flipper D. writes: JulieQ already has 13 reviews and averages 4.5 stars, so what more can I say about this great find? I called ahead and made a same-day appointment with Julie. When I arrived she was still with another customer so I had to wait about 10 minutes. No…

Taqueria Los Charros

854 W Dana St
Mountain View, CA 94041

Archie R. writes: Famous canals...

- Venice canal
- Panama canal
- Amsterdam canal
- The canal of sour cream and guac running down the middle of a Los Charros burrito

Ever bite into a sub-par rito only to have a mouthful of cheese, and on the next bite, get a mouth full of…

In-n-Out Burger

1000 N Rengstorff Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043

Laura T. writes: This is an email I recently sent to In N Out burger's feedback dept:  
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Hi,

Tonight I went to In n Out burger, after hearing they had some kind of melted cheese sandwich (I saw it on the menu online). I couldn't remember if it was called…

Gelato Classico Italian Ice Cream

241 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041

ali c. writes: No gelato for you!  The guy who runs this place is seriously a gelato nazi.. I still love this place but the Campbell one is so much closer and the owner is so much nicer!  I also feel like I get more gelato in Campbell and more of a variety of…

Cuesta Park

615 Cuesta Drive
Mountain View, CA 94043

Michelle W. writes: Large neghborhood park!

This was the first park we frequented when we moved to the South Bay 2 1/2 years ago.  It has great trails for skating, bike riding, etc., especially for small children.  It's not big enough for professionals, but great for…

Costco Wholesale

1000 N Rengstorff Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043

Art S. writes: COSTCO ROCKS!!!

DISCLAIMER:  I am a stockholder!  A very happy stockholder!!

WARNING:  Under any circumstance  DO NOT come here on the weekends.  The place is complete chaos...and that's just in the parking lot.

Forget Apple and the iPhone, I'm…

Capri Nail Spa

Charleston Plaza
2434 Charleston Rd
Mountain View, CA 94043

Veronica V. writes: Jennifer Love Hewitt lost 18 pounds and it turns out OPI's shade Lincoln Park After Dark is pretty much black.

Channeling my inner goth while saving 4 bucks on a useless US Weekly.

Letter Perfect - Fine Stationery & Gifts

384 University Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301

jun h. writes: There is more to this store than just stationary and cards.  There are tons of novelties here that make for cute and interesting gifts.  I noticed a lot of products from Japan but those were naturally pricey.

Diamonds of Palo Alto

261 Hamilton Ave
Ste 320
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Ryan M. writes: Made my buying process so enjoyable, I will be a customer for many years.  I was looking for an engagement ring for my girlfriend and really knew nothing about diamonds or the metals that rings are made of.  

I called Diamonds of Palo Alto and the…

Romi Boutique

624 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Elena S. writes: Mom and I came in here to find some new jeans when I was having a crappy day.  And retail therapy goes a long way!  While the only thing they had close to fitting me were citizens their huge selection of t-shirts made up for their small jean…

Mountain View Surplus

1299 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040

deb n. writes: Arrived on a Tuesday at 10:10am and it wasn't open, the two employees were waiting outside the front with me until the owner/manager showed up at 10:15am.   One of them asked what I was looking for and said they did carry what I am looking…

Shoreline Park & Lake

3070 N Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA 94041

Linda T. writes: Note:  This review does not include the amphitheater/music venue.

I checked this park out for rollerblading purposes...I really hadn't had time to find a place good for rollerblading since I moved back to CA until recently, and I think this place will…

Sunnyvale Farmers Market

Murphy Ave at Washington Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Flor D. writes: *******************
04/26/08 update
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HOLY MOSES!  Wow. I can't stop smiling.  During the summer, I love my some farmer's markets.  I headed back to Sunnyvale for some additional items, lettuce, strawberries, ACME bread, and other…

The Armenian Gourmet

929 E Duane Ave
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Eve K. writes: Great lunch spot for a oh so tasty plate of meat.

Cost to worth it ratio: 2.8 (about a $10+ lunch)

Highlights:
- Sauteed beef: savory ultra tasty beef. Only gripe is the meat could have been more tender, but I like the small bits and grilled onions…