Popcorners

Update Review, 2020 I've long been a fan of popcorn-like snacks, and Popcorners have been on my radar for years, so I was excited to try yet another flavor, although, the form factor still sorta kinda lets me down, as you've seen in my previous reviews. Jalapeno Cheddar. "When you bring our white cheddar to the party, you’ve got the start of something good. But we did it ONE BETTER with real jalapeños from California, Mexico and Peru for a flavor fiesta like...

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Downtown Bakery

Update Review, July 2020 After a 6 year hiatus (!), I finally tried things from Downtown Bakery again.  To be honest, I knew I had tried one item before (their donut muffin), and I thought that was it.  I didn't realize I had reviewed, otherwise I would have looked it up, and, taken my own advice and gone elsewhere.  Oops. I'll be honest: I still don't understand the lines here, nor the hype.  I got three very different items, all were lackluster...

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Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse, SFO

Update Review, November 2018 Visit Not my regular airline, but I'm always glad to visit the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse in SFO when traveling, as it is leagues ahead of the other airline lounges in both food and drink quality! The lounge was comfortable enough, quiet, peaceful.  Still a shame that it is pre-security though.  Service was not great, a bit slow, and not very informed.  Still, a very high quality lounge, food and drink wise. Shockingly...

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Z & Y Restaurant

Z & Y is a fairly well known Sichuan restaurant in San Francisco, winner of a Michelin 2020 Bib Gourmand, etc, and they take pride in that have served Presidents, Vice Presidents and Foreign Ministers of People’s Republic of China.  They are known for being authentic, and, well, since Sichuan, spicy. I haven't visited to dine in the restaurant, but they are open for both lunch and dinner, daily.  They have a sister restaurant, Chili House, in the Richmond. Update...

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