Proper Crisps, New Zealand

I like snacks.  I liks chips in particular.  I also like to travel, and try new products while traveling.  And thus ... this review.  Proper Chips, from New Zealand, served on board an Air New Zealand flight.Update Review, 2024I haven't really liked the more interesting flavors of Proper Crisps before, but, I've been on a bit of a chips/crisps kick lately, so I decided to give their basic chips a try.Marlborough Sea Salt."What is it that makes...

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John & Jill's Cheesecake

Update Review, 2023-2024Another year, a few more cheesecakes from John & Jill's.  The bigger sizes do continue to be considerably better than the itty bitty ones.Chocolate Raspberry."A chocolate cheesecake with raspberry flavoring throughout and finished with a smooth chocolate glaze on a chocolate cookie crust."I'd had this twice before, years ago.  Once, I really liked it.  And then, I really didn't.  Thus, I had no idea what to expect this...

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Padre, Krakow

Wow, what a great find in Krakow.  Padre, an unassuming restaurant located right off the main square of old town.   Given the location so close to touristville, and the name, I wrote it off when my co-workers said they were going there.  I assumed it was going to be a mediocre Mexican restaurant.  Why on earth go there when in Krakow?"We invite you to embark on a culinary journey in the heart of Krakow! Our renowned restaurant is a place full...

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United Polaris Lounge, SFO

Update Review, May 2024I haven't taken the time to sit and eat at the Polaris dining room in many years (usually because the waits are ~1 hour when I visit in the evening), but I finally did this recent visit, my first mid-day visit perhaps ever.  I skipped the buffet entirely.I was quoted a 30 minute wait to be seated at 11:10am, and it took closer to 40 minutes.  You are not allowed to place your order prior to being seated.  I ordered everything at...

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