All the experiences.
All the opinions.
Restaurants, hotels, travel, gear, and the occasional surprise. Here’s what earned the recommendation—and what didn’t.
45 reviews
Hôtel Casadelmar
GO — FOR A REAL LUXURY ESCAPE.
Read the review →Monterey, CA · Travel / AviationMonterey Regional Airport
GO — AND DON’T RUSH THROUGH IT.
Read the review →Corsica, France · Vineyard / Olive GroveSant’Armettu
GO — TASTE THE WINE. BUY THE OIL.
Read the review →San Diego, CA · Pets / ServiceSnug Pet Resort & Animal Hospital
GO — SUNNY AGREES.
Read the review →Product / HomeBNX TruFilter
GO — THEY DO THE JOB.
Read the review →Gilbert, AZ · RestaurantBLU Seafood Gilbert
GO — BUT MAYBE NOT FOR DINNER.
Read the review →Santa Monica, CA · HotelFairmont Miramar Hotel
GO — WITH RESERVATIONS. AND MAKE ONE.
Read the review →Colorado Springs, CO · RestaurantParavicini’s Italian Bistro
GO — WITH MODEST EXPECTATIONS.
Read the review →New York, NY · HotelHyatt Grand Central New York
SKIP — TOO MANY BETTER NEW YORK OPTIONS.
Read the review →Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA · Food & DrinkVG Donut & Bakery
GO — ORDER THE BUTTERMILK BARS.
Read the review →Encinitas, CA · RestaurantGOODONYA Organic Eatery
SKIP — I ALREADY GAVE IT THE SECOND CHANCE.
Read the review →Encinitas, CA · RestaurantHapifish Sushi
ARCHIVE HIT — NOW CLOSED.
Read the review →Charlotte, NC · HotelHilton Garden Inn Charlotte/Ayrsley
SKIP — UNLESS ALL YOU NEED IS A BED.
Read the review →Colorado Springs, CO · RestaurantRistorante Pantuso
GO — ABSOFREAKINLUTELY.
Read the review →San Diego, CA · RestaurantBreakfast Republic
GO — IF IT’S STILL THE BREAKFAST I REMEMBER.
Read the review →Buckeye, AZ · ServiceNunez Painting Company
GO — WITHOUT HESITATION.
Read the review →San Diego, CA · RestaurantKen Sushi Workshop
GO — AND MAKE RESERVATIONS WELL IN ADVANCE.
Read the review →San Diego, CA · RestaurantCulinary Dropout
GO — BUT KNOW WHAT YOU’RE WALKING INTO.
Read the review →New York, NY · Books & ExperiencesThe Mysterious Bookshop
GO — ESPECIALLY IF YOU LOVE CRIME FICTION.
Read the review →Kings Beach, CA · RestaurantLanza’s Restaurant
MAYBE — IF YOU WANT LATE-NIGHT, OLD-SCHOOL COMFORT.
Read the review →Tahoe City, CA · RestaurantJake’s On The Lake
GO — THIS IS A TAHOE EXPERIENCE.
Read the review →Colorado Springs, CO · RestaurantUrban Egg
GO — COME HUNGRY.
Read the review →Encinitas, CA · RestaurantRosati’s Pizza
GO — ORDER THE PIZZA.
Read the review →Encinitas, CA · RestaurantBuona Forchetta
GO — BUT DON’T GO EXPECTING QUIET.
Read the review →Jacksonville, FL · Product & ServiceEverythingHOME
GO — THEY EARNED THE REPEAT BUSINESS.
Read the review →Carlsbad, CA · Cars & ServiceJaguar Land Rover Carlsbad
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →New York, NY · RestaurantJake's Saloon
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →New York, NY · RestaurantPepolino
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →New York, NY · RestaurantMasseria Dei Vini
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →Mesa, AZ · RestaurantChick-fil-A
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →Encinitas, CA · ServiceMcElroy Smiles
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →San Francisco · TravelSan Francisco International Airport
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →Vail, CO · RestaurantUp the Creek
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →Del Mar, CA · RestaurantJake's Del Mar
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →Phoenix, AZ · Travel & ServiceEnterprise Rent-A-Car
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →La Jolla, CA · Books & ExperiencesWarwick's
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →Winston-Salem, NC · RestaurantMilner's American Southern Restaurant And Catering
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →Carlsbad, CA · RestaurantTinleaf Fresh Kitchen
GO — WITH CAVEATS.
Read the review →domaine · HotelHôtel Marinca & Spa
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →San Diego, CA · RestaurantNick's Del Mar
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →Encinitas, CA · RestaurantThe Craftsman Tavern
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →Encinitas, CA · RestaurantPick Up Stix Fresh Asian Flavors
SKIP — NOT RECOMMENDED.
Read the review →San Diego, CA · RestaurantSnooze, an A.M. Eatery
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
Read the review →Cardiff, CA · RestaurantRimel's Rotisserie
GO — WITH CAVEATS.
Read the review →Encinitas, CA · RestaurantKai Ola Sushi
GO — STRONG RECOMMENDATION.
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