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Stephanies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: So much space. So much space to get your work on with that strong free wifi. With that, it gets pretty crowded, and the wait for coffee can be a bit painful. The mint mojito coffee (I opt for skim milk) is so tasty, but man, oh man, $4.50 is pricy! Yowza. However, music was on point. It's got that young, hipstery, college vibe going on, which I can't hate on and again, so much space! They seem to sell some limited pastries and bonus, they have some outdoor seating! A definite win for a great place to spend some time getting work done and enjoying that sugary mint mojito coffee! -
Stephanies 5-Sterne-Beitrag: I came here every day for a week while I was staying at the nearby W hotel. Though I hear Blue Bottle is down the street and I could have tried another coffee place the service at Peet's and its convenience kept me coming back for more. I got the same morning pick me up everyday - a medium coffee with a shot of espresso. I like my morning jolt. Everyday the guy/gal at taking my order would smile, wish me good morning and tell me to have a wonderful day. Why thank you for that morning welcome. Every day, the wonderful guy doing the espresso would smile that handsome smile of his and some days would ask if I wanted another shot and even warmed milk in my coffee gratis. Well, don't mind if I do. Clearly, good manners and smiles go a long way on both sides of this business transaction. The coffee is strong. So strong that by the time I got 1/2 to 3/4 way done with the beverage I would have to throw it away as it was just too dark, too bold and too bitter. I didn't see too much of a problem by this because by then I was caffeinated and it was all good. I look forward to my return next year to see those lovely faces at Peet's. -
Stephanies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: So not sure the difference between BJ's, Sam's Club and Cotsco though I hear Cotsco is for real, BJ's is like 4 blocks from my house. I went with the free trial membership as I needed a large amount of pretzels for a work function. Um, everything comes in masses but is pretty friggin' cheap. I mean really cheap. I mean like awesomely cheap. I can't believe I don't come here more often. To be honest, this was a quick stop as I just went grocery shopping and was really only picking up items I needed for work but, seriously those coffee K cups I go through like water, so cheap. Like 12 jars of pickles...so cheap. I just paid $3 for a small pineapple at Trader Joe's, a bug one is only $2 here. A dollar is a dollar. I doubt I''ll come here on the reg for my food shopping pleasures but, I can tell you fo' sho' that my next bbq or cocktail party, I'm gonna be hittin' up BJ's for all my party needs. -
Stephanies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: I used to drink the haterade on this place but, after 4 years of living in JC this place has grown on me. Yes, there are more than enough stores selling Fubu jackets and Nikes but, they do have a Sephora store (score), they do have a Forever 21 for all my cheap shirt needs, they do have a movie theatre playing all the latest flicks including the most recent Bollywood hits. This mall has a Macy's, Gap, Express and a whole bunch of other stores I'm not gettin' into all with in what, 10 blocks of me? I can hate no more. Do I wish there was a Nordstrom? More than anything. Would I potentially kill for a JCrew? Probably. I definitely would fight to the death for a Bloomingdales. But, every year this mall grows and changes so, I'm willing to be patient with the baby steps and as we all know, Rome wasn't built in a day. As the JC area becomes more gentrified, those stores that seriously only seem to sell last years North Face jackets will begin to fade away and some of those higher end stores that I must say I do love, will come in. Until then, I will make do with my few stores and head to Short Hills when I need to step up my mall game. *** This mall is both serviced by the PATH train and Light Rail stop. Hellooooo convenience and kudos for being serviced by public transportation! -
Stephanies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: This Duane Reade is so friggin' convenient. You step out of the Grove St. Path train and boom - IN YO' FACE!!! It's awesome. I do feel that Duane Reades are the more expensive of the chain pharmacies. There never seems to be that great deal I have found in CVS and Walgreen but, both those chains are no where near me. This store has a CHASE ATM: score (they all might have an ATM at this point) and this store has 2 cash out areas - the pharmacy area and the frontal area. There is a nice little refrigerated food section where they have a pretty decent selection of dairy and frozen food products. Again, I try not to shop here too much as this place ain't no bargain but, for a last minute beauty supply or a pack of gum, love that this go-to spot is right next to my train. -
Stephanies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: Nerd alert, I am reviewing Staples. This is a good location. It has a lot of inventory and at pretty good prices. To be honest, I sometimes feel that Staples is on the higher end of the price scale in office supplies relative to other stores but, whenever I end up at this location, I find the prices to be quite reasonable and so many great items on sale. This time around I did a print order here. One of the only places I could actually find in Jersey City that has the capability to do this locally. The online ordering was kind of a pain: imagine sending 7 different emails each with a different file since the Staples server was unable to process large files. But, other than that glitch, the final product was done perfectly, the service was great and the price was right and done in a very timely fashion. Overall I'll utilize Staples for my next printing order and restock my office supplies while there. -
Stephanies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: Do you like cheap clothes that don't come from H&M or Forever 21? Enter in Joe Fresh. Sh*t is cheeeappp and cute and isn't horrible quality. Score one for the home team. The model is they bring in many different varieties of clothing usually in the same few colors and then in a month or so they bring in something new. It is always keeping you coming back for more but, it does suck when you are looking for another pair of those AWESOME $14 leggings you bought a few months ago and they are no where to be found. The clothing is hit or miss - some items are great - imagine basics (collared shirts, leggings, sweaters, workout gear, bathing suits, jeggings) and some items I would never be caught dead wearing (some funky Euro stuff) but, I do love me my purple and red tights that were $4 each, my $14 navy leggings, and my $29 collared shirt. I hate to be a price dropper but c'mon now, these prices are pretty awesome for some good quality items. Did I mention this place is like 100 feet of my office? 'Cause it is. Trouble. -
Stephanies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: All I'm going to say is FREE car service to anywhere in downtown San Francisco brought to you by Acura. Schweeeet. Did I mention the hip lobby/bar/lounge that immediately makes you feel like you are 10x cooler than you probably are? The staff is on point here, will the hellos and smiles. My room - luxurious, corner, king bed room stocked full of Bliss products. Yes, Bliss products. The bed was of course comfortable and the view (swooooonnn). That was the good, here is the bad. Our room was next to the elevator shaft so we heard EVERY time the elevator moved. I was here for work so they picked up the tab but, if I was paying for this out of pocket I would have murdered someone at the fact that I was paying a pretty penny only to be next to the elevator. You got used to the noise but, definitely not the most relaxing. The gym was incredibly small and though I didn't have to wait for a treadmill, I did have to wait to sit down and get my ab work out in. The pool was FRIGGID. But, props to you for there being a pool. The location is perfect, close to the hub-bub but not quite in it. An added bonus was that it was my boyfriends bday and I must have blubbered that out one night. No, I actually did blubber that to the wonderful Acura driver. On my man's bday we got a knock on our door. 2 free tickets for cocktails downstairs, a piece of chocolate cake and a handwritten note. Wow W. Way to knock that out of the ball park. Did we feel special or what! Details my friends, it is all about the details. -
San Francisco, CA, Vereinigte Staaten
Stephanies 3-Sterne-Beitrag: Not a bad option for San Francisco, price depending. This is my employer's hotel of choice for housing us when we have conferences in San Francisco, and although nothing is wrong at all with the hotel, it's not quite a posh experience. The location is so central - close to BART, right downtown and easily enough to get to some great restaurants. The rooms - I've been in rooms that are quite large with amazing views and then my most recent room was more cramped and not the purtiest view of those SF hills. The bed was nice, but I've had comfier and the pillows weren't the plush ones you'd find at a Starwood property. If the price is right, a definite great stay. Not quite luxury, but a solid middle of the road option! - No in room mini fridges. - No room service. -
Stephanies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: Easy and convenient; I can't hate. You can find everything, they do printing (a pretty legit banner within 4 hours) and they're pretty nice about it. Oh, there's parking. -
Stephanies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: This is by far the most spacious Flywheel these eyes have seen. Compared to my NYC locales, this could be the Taj Mahal. Huge shower spaces and bathrooms stocked with Bliss products, multiple make up areas and so forth. I always do get a burn on and feel amazing post work out. New to Flywheel? See below*. It does get crowded on a few weekend AM classes, but overall, it's a pretty seamless experience. So, what's the problem? Class inconsistency and music. I've had three teachers here and all have been good. Some better than others, but I can't complain about their teaching. I can complain about their music. Out of the 3-4 classes I've taken, not one class did I enjoy the music and left pumped up. I'm sorry, but I like pump up, hip hop, newest hits to old school flavor, bring it to me type music and I have yet to hear that. What I have been hearing has been a lot of rock music? A lot of slow tempo stuff? A ton of stuff I've never even heard of. What is going on? Are you playing to the older suburban mom crowd? I'm not quite sure what is up, but it's sad. Flywheel, I hope you're reading this. Find a teacher(s) who is going to make 'ish pop and I'll be yours forever. Until then, I'm only yours sporadically. ** New to flywheel!? It's a 45 minute high intensity, high priced spin class in low lit room/dark room with music. You track your rpm and intensity via a screen on the bike. You get about 4-5 minutes of an arm workout in the middle, as well. -
Stephanies 5-Sterne-Beitrag: Cost Plus for the win! They have an incredible selection of craft beer, wine, european and other worldly candy, not to mention pretty stylish furniture, home goods, clothing, candles, and so.much.more. Like, so much more. Coffee? Yep. Cheeses? Yep. Really nice greeting cards? Yep. Gifts for a hostess? Yep. The list goes on. They pretty much always have a special and if you sign up for their customer's club (free), coupons galore! Prices are solid, a really great selection, a parking lot and really wonderful employees. -
Stephanies 3-Sterne-Beitrag: This was a pretty seamless experience and not sure many can say that about a car rental kiosk at the airport? I guess since SLO is super tiny, not too many people are looking for rentals. Anyway: you walk out of your plane into the airport, leave "security", walk to the exit and there is the car rental area. Super easy. A very brief visit with the guy checking me in and then off to the car. The real shame lay in the car. It was dirty on the outside and in. It had a super weird smell which definitely wasn't the most pleasant for driving around. Lastly, the car was shi*te, but I did go economy. Dropped the keys off upon return, they emailed me a receipt and exchange was over. Not a horrible experience by any means, but if I'm renting a car I'd prefer it to be looking shiny and new, economy class or not. -
Stephanies 3-Sterne-Beitrag: This gym by no means is a bad gym, it just by no means is a good gym. It's quite small and a little run down. The classes offered are actually quite good (I speak only of the lunch time fitness ones) however, their weekend class offerings are slim to none. The ladies locker room is dumpy, not gonna lie. This NYSC is in a convenient location, steps away from the Exchange Place PATH train and it does in fact offer classes (which a few gyms in this area do not) and the staff is incredibly nice. So, they do have that goin' for them. Why then, do I go to this gym? NYSC has me on the lock down until October and so this gym does suffice. I do like that I have the option to get my work out in the various locales across the metro area. But for reals, for what I pay a month for a gym, NYSC, needs to step up their game if they want my business back at the end of my contract. A-OK just isn't enough, I think I'd rather spend an extra $30 a month and get myself pampered at Hamilton Health and Fitness. -
Stephanies 3-Sterne-Beitrag: So, not gonna lie their smoothie with instant coffee and chocolate protein is so delicious. With a banana in it. I love it but it's also $5.50 and its not that big or filling. I haven't really gotten down on their food - I had a $8 wrap with tofu and veggies and while it was good, it did in fact leave an empty voided space called lunch in my stomach and work day. I will be back for those damn smoothies - but, don't think I'll be back for any solid food anytime soon. -
Stephanies 2-Sterne-Beitrag: OH dear me why do you have to smell like cat pee? I will never buy produce, or meat from this place but may buy some cool whip or pudding for a pie I want to make and need quick easy access groceries. This place sucks though - clean it up and make it nice so I can shop here. ALSO, SHOVEL THE SIDEWALK WHEN IT SNOWS. This is a community damn it. -
Stephanies 2-Sterne-Beitrag: 5 stars for Sean on Sunday mornings/afternoons kicking my ass in his body conditioning, abs and boxing classes. 5 stars for the guy in front on Sundays making me laugh, smile and exchange kind words and offer me rolos! 1 star of this completely outdated gym: small locker rooms with completely outdated and dirty lockers, small showers that just don't seem like they can ever be clean no matter how much bleach you pour all over it and one roll of plastic bags (for your smelly gym clothes) hiding in a random corner. This gym is one of the smaller NYSC locations that I have visited and it's like 3 levels which kind of makes it a b*tch (i.e. if you are upstairs on the treadmill, you have to go 2 floors down if you need to go to the locker room). Regardless, I come here Sunday's and it gets the job done, I'm real glad this isn't my regular gym though, that is for sure. No zen like aspect at all to this dumpy gym. It's all about gettin' your sweat on and gettin' the hell outta there. P.S. The towels are TINY. Bring your own if you are planning to shower. -
Stephanies 3-Sterne-Beitrag: Agree with the sentiments of Mo A. This place is overall a great option if you can get a great rate as in $100-$120 or less. The location is great near the sites, walkable to Chinatown and other locales, right next to the subway and the hotel itself is nice but the rooms are meh. Also, they charge for internet. I hate that bs. We live in an age where internet should be like tap water. FREE. Anyway, our room reeked like cigarettes, there were some stains on the floor but, on a side note they provided toothpaste in the bathroom (super nice touch if you ask me). Huge flat screen hd tv is always nice too. Is this place modern or edgy? No. And, the reason for why I give this place 3 stars instead of 4 is that I know you can get a modern, edgy hotel with free wifi and free cocktail hour for $140-$160 in D.C. That extra $20 may be worth it for the free amenities. I was trying to be a wee bit more thrifty and I was there for a night and the wedding was close by but, if I didn't have a certain place to be I think I would head to one of the more "hip" hotels and splurge on the extra $20 for nice soaps, free internet and that free cocktail hour! Me = boozehound clearly. -
Stephanies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: "We call that place whole paycheck," said the nurse. Exactly but, I love it. This place is close to MGH and is a great place to grab a healthy and quick lunch when visiting the area. Like every other Whole Foods its large, clean, bright and you know what to expect. This store had the usual suspects but they differed from what I'm used to by having a comfort food buffet station and no sandwich making station. I was there for a sandwich so sadly that meant I had to walk on over to the pre-made items. I also sampled the tuna roll at the sushi counter. The guy made it there on site but still wasn't so delicious. This was my first time sampling sushi at Whole Foods so not sure if this is something other stores excel at but, at this one, I'd keep on walking past that sushi counter.... Other than that, this is Whole Foods. It's expensive but, I trust them to be clean, healthy and sometimes that is oh so worth it. *** Pro tip - to avoid the lines, if you you purchase a coffee and have fewer than 8 items (don't hold me to that #) you can pay for everything at the coffee station. Time saver. The iced coffee was good too. Strong. -
Stephanies 2-Sterne-Beitrag: Weddings.... at a certain age they begin to rule your world... welcome to my life. I'm beginning to think myself as a hotel and a wedding venue connoisseur since in the past year I have been to close to 15 weddings and this season barely has begun. My friend was getting married on the CT shore and this was the moderate hotel option: $135 a night plus change for the wedding rate. We arrive a bit skeptical but, we are hoping for good things. We enter our room to the scent of stale cigarette smoke. Meh. But, this place still allows smoking. The place is pretty grimy but there is a flat screen and free internet and it was clean as in the cleanest this place is gonna get. My man goes to turn on the AC - a few sputters later it starts to blare out a little cool air.. but, also started to blare off a scent. "What is that smell darlin?" I ask my bf. "Urine, that is definitely the smell of urine. Someone must have pissed in the AC unit." I go over to the source and take a bigger whiff. Yes siree, you know that smell in a enclosed space in NYC (imagine subway elevators, or random bathrooms in disgusting dive bars) because that was the odor filling our room. Devastation. We buy Lysol and spray the room down... it sufficed. The beds weren't horrible and after a night of drinking, I did pass out and slept well. Damn. I hope I don't have to come back here... ever. -
Stephanies 3-Sterne-Beitrag: Everything is $1. Yes, it's true. I stopped by quickly on the way to an event and needed some last minute props. This place is huge and filled with some odds and ends items all for yes... $1. Bubbles, silly hats, sunglasses, scuba goggles, leis, the list goes on. I was super stoked for this cheap quick fix. Did they lack some items I would have wanted that they could have had? YES, I really wanted pirate eye patches and plastic swords but, I guess that's ok. Are these items quality items? Hell no. But, for items that I'm sure will last a few go arounds, the $16 cost is well worth it. I wish all $1 stores stuck to everything for $1, I find that up in NYC area, the $1 store may mean some items are $1, some items are $1.50, some items are $3. This joint is keepin' it old school and cheap... I like that! -
Stephanies 3-Sterne-Beitrag: So, this place by no means is a gourmet haven. You aren't going to be receiving a delicious egg sandwich on amazing bread with a perfect blend of spices and bacon. No, you are going to get a delicious low cal and low fat egg sammy that fills you up and won't make you fat. Done. I really enjoy the egg sandwich here. Five egg whites, turkey bacon and low fat cheese on a whole grain english muffin all for a little less than 300 calories and all for about $4. The bodega down where I used to work on Wall St. would charge like $6 for this monster of a sandwich. I have never really messed with anything but their breakfast sandwich so I can't really tell you many details but, when I work out and I'm in this hood this is a great and low cal breakfast to keep me going through the day. I can't really ask for more than that now can I? -
Stephanies 1-Stern-Beitrag: Ok, downgrade. Seriously. One of the WORST movie experiences last night. I don't know if I'll return to to this theater, maybe week nights during the school year at 11 PM. But, I digress. The movie theater itself was decent. The best? Definitely not but, doable for the price. The problem lays with the people attending this movie and the lack of managing the customer experience. How are you going to let a family of 4 - 2 adults, one infant and one five year old into a R rated movie. This just wasn't one family. I would say this could have been considered a day care center. Babies crying, parents getting up and walking their infants around to keep them quiet, children talking during the movies....really? This wasn't the Lion King, this was a rated R movie. I found out about a theater that not only serves food and drinks but is for 18 and 21 and over. I think I'm going to have to spend my money there. May lightning strike me if I ever take my kid(s) to a movie for adults. Advice to Newport Centre Theater - ushers. Use them, and ask people to leave who are disrupting your paying customers movie going experience. -
Stephanies 3-Sterne-Beitrag: This place is insanely expensive. I came here expecting to get some great produce, and some groceries and just eyeing everything put dollar signs in my eyes, as in, I'm going to be spending some serious moola today. My bf and I were pretty selective. Which basically meant we stuck with the Whole Foods Brand items and few other items on sale. The store brand itmes are pretty awesome (i.e. salsa, bread, dairy) but, overall I was pretty disappointed with my deli meats and cheeses as well as almost all the prices of items that can be found in "regular" grocery stores were high. I did, I did. I expected this. I knew this was coming. Maybe I was in doubt but, I went with it anyway. Overall, I was underwhelmed with what Whole Foods offers and what it costs. *** This is definitely one of the smaller stores I've been to. -
Stephanies 3-Sterne-Beitrag: Ok, I went back even after that pretty bad review I left. And, I got upsold again. Damn me, I'm such a sucker! They were running this great promo ya see, buy $150 worth of spa services get $100 worth of Bliss product. Hello, seems like a no brainer. I went in for the basic facial and a mani. But, the basic facial the woman told me was really for touch ups, not a deep cleaning and that I really should purchase the whole package or else it's really just useless. What the deuce Bliss, your website didn't tell me that was the case. My $125 facial just got jacked up to $195. Yikes. Ok. Sandy did a way better job than my last person. She made it hurt a little bit with all that extraction and clearly sin my mind, pain equals gain. I'm ultimately happy with my facial though I think she could have massaged the shoulders a bit more and leg massage was a bit weak sauce. I also asked for samples at the front desk which they gave up to me but, you'd think they'd be a bit more forthcoming. I ultimately give Bliss 3 stars since I think they should be more upfront on their website on their service descriptions so there is no element of surprise when coming in. That is all.
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Stephanies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: What a great movie theater! I was pleasantly surprised how much I love this place minus the 4 sets of escalators to get to the actual theater. The theater is set in a super cute little "square" with a Shake Shack next door for post movie dinner and a great organic supermarket for theater snacks. Also, close by is Battery Park for a quick pre movie stroll. It doesn't get much better than that right???? Well, no, it does get better. The movie theater is clean. The seats are comfy and they recline. And, it was definitely less crowded than I anticipated. This is my new go-to theater fo' sho'. Later Union Square and Chelsea. Pro-tip: There is a kiosk to buy your tickets outside on the side of the building by the park. Buy tix first then do your shopping/strolling. -
Stephanies 5-Sterne-Beitrag: Wow. Holy bejesus this place has tea, tea and more tea. I was attracted by the Iced Tea $1 all summer. I enter, to then read the much smaller text below which stated if you buy their iced tea mug to go, iced tea is $1 all summer long. Well, I didn't buy the mug but, I still stayed to learn about this store, their tea offerings and of course to cool down with a $2.50 iced tea. Basically, they have 100 types of tea all categorized in all different flavors that they can serve hot or iced. Anything you are interested in the amazingly friendly staff will pull down and let you smell. They have flavors ranging from birthday cake to cherry cola to chocolate chilli to yerba monkey to sweet strawberry and everything in between. I asked for lots of caffeine, sweet and refreshing. The tea barista brought down a few choices. I went with the sweet strawberry. For $1 extra I could have added agave but, I went without. It was perfectly sweet and refreshing. My friends went with chocolate chilli with 2% milk which was creamy, refreshing, spicy and super unique and my other friend went with I don't remember but it was good. I did like mine the best however. If you are a tea drinker, iced tea drinker or beverage connoisseur this is a must go. Not only to pick up a tea to go but to pick up tea you can bring home to brew as well as all sorts of mugs, tea pots and such that were super cute and super high tech. I found out this place is a Canadian chain and they are trying to expand in the US and this is the first store front. Show 'em some love so we can see more of these bad boys pop up! I definitely will be back when I'm in this area for another amazing iced tea! -
Stephanies 5-Sterne-Beitrag: Hot damn I love you Snarf's. Your Italian hot sammy makes me crave your meats and cheeses. I want you, now. I was a fan in college in Boulder, where my girls and I would cure our hangovers with your amazing bread and I would switch it up form the go-to Italian with the eggplant parm and even a turkey sandwich but I stay true to your Italian. I continue to be a fan especially since I can eat you in Denver and like 5 blocks from my friends house where I usually stay. You are so perfectly warmed and crispy, the oil, vinegar and mayonaise on your delicious bread mixed with your amazing meats, cheese and l,t, o & hot peppers make a ridiculous combo of chewiness, texture and satiation. I finish off your medium sized 7" sammy and I'm perfect and actually wish I had just 2 more bites. Just two more wonderful bites. Snarf's I really may love you more than is healthy. I only wish you would move to Jersey City where I could eat you on the regular and share you with the world rather than having to travel 2000 miles to get a taste. Sometimes love does suck. -
Stephanies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: I like this Whole Foods. I do. Conveniently located by the WTC PATH train, this Whole Foods is a must stop a few times a month when I'm heading home and want to pick up some quality items since JC is lacking in the fabulous markets (minus Farmer's market, we have those!). I never find this spot too busy which is amazing. They always have a huge staff on duty so the lines are never too long. They have a growler fill station with a great craft beer selection, a huge cheese selection along with a great deli and seafood market. Personally, I find the prices reasonable on most items compared to other Whole Foods and similar to that feeling, I find much better sale items. Is this weird? Does Whole Foods indeed charge differently at each store or does this store layout just make me feel this way? Either way. I digs. Stay classy Whole Foods Tribeca - and please never be like your sister store up in Union Square, that place is a mess. -
Stephanies 4-Sterne-Beitrag: I really enjoy this little coffee place. Always bustling but never too crowded, I never have to wait on line and the employees are genuinely good peops with smiles on their faces. Prices are comprable to any chain like or independent coffee places and it's damn delicious and always fresh tasting. Starbucks is across the street. I'm glad the employees treated me like shit one day and I ventured here. Little things make me happy. LIke not getting yelled at because I asked for milk. Bourbon Coffee does do those little things and the coffee is delicious.
