The Baked Bear

Ice cream.  Definitely one of my favorite things, and something I eat near daily.  I'm always excited to try new ice cream shops around town, which finally lead me to The Baked Bear, several years after it originally opened. Our Mission: To spread joy and create memories, bringing a smile to every customer’s face, one ice cream sandwich at a time. The main concept at The Baked Bear is custom ice cream sandwiches, where you select the cookies (or brownies)...

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Sushi from Okane

Update Review, 2022About 4 years ago, I tried several items from Okane, the sister restaurant to the well known Omakase sushi restaurant.  I was underwhelmed, as you read in my original reviews.  I decided to give them another try when I was seriously craving uni one evening ...I ordered on Door Dash, for delivery.  Ordering was easy, it took quite a while to arrive though (although within the time frame Door Dash quoted), just, longer than I expected...

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Strata Lounge, Auckland, NZ

Update Review 2022During my first trip back to Australia since the pandemic, I choose to fly with Air New Zealand, through Auckland, rather than direct with United.  This meant for very long days, but, considerably better food, wine, and friendlier staff.  It also meant time in the airline lounges in Auckland, and after spending my initial time in the Air New Zealand lounge, I went over to the far less crowded Strata lounge, which I have access to through...

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