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Stephen's Pasta Cafe
PEOPLE UNCLEAR ON THE CONCEPT!
by tennis_player
Pros:
Relatively Inexpensive
Cons: Poor food concept & prep.  Poor service.  No reason to visit
WHAT:A small, new, neighborhood Italian Café located in a local strip mall.WHERE:It is located in the Marketplace Center, San Ramon, CA.  There are a cluster of restaurants featuring many ethnic ...
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Jan 08 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Gerber Graduates Fruit Juice Snacks 6oz
Gerber Graduates fruit juice fruit snacks
by michelle7898
Pros: Good nutrition, tasty and safe!
Cons: No cons
My son eats all kinds of adult and whole foods. He has been eating regular fruit snack since he was 8 months old. Keep in mind that he is a good chewer and he has all of his teeth. He got his first four teeth at 3 months of age! Now he has a full smile ...
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Jan 08 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Sticky Fingers
Get Your Hands Dirty at Sticky Fingers.
by chelledun
Pros: Good ribs and delicious pulled pork, friendly service.
Cons: Chain feel, mediocre side items.
Despite being a semi-large (and still growing) chain, barbecue franchise Sticky Fingers seems to receive rave reviews for each and every one of its 20+ locations throughout the south. When searching for a casual dinner in Charleston, mr_chelledun ...
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Jan 08 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Maxwell House Dark Roast Coffee, 11.5-Ounce Cans (Pack of 6)
Maxwell House® Dark Roast Coffee
by mjhollingshead
Pros: Dark Roast essence is not overpowering, nor is it weak.
Cons: none noted
Maxwell House® Dark Roast Coffee, is my coffee of choice for a number of reasons. The fact that it just plain suits my taste is paramount. I have used one flavor or another of Maxwell House for nearly all of my adult coffee drinking life. ...
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Jan 08 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Lean Cuisine Flatbread Melts Chophouse Steak
Lean Cuisine Flatbread Melts Chophouse Steak - I'm Not Impressed
by AliventiAsylum
Pros: filling tastes pretty good
Cons: flatbread chewy & undercooked, not enough filling
It used to be that people who were watching their weight had few dining choices. There was a smattering of “healthy” frozen meals, but most of them had the same bland tastes and lack of substance. In recent years, it’s improved quite a ...
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Jan 08 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Jell-o Instant Pudding Vanilla Flavor 5.1oz Box Jello
Heaven In A Bowl
by wendy7734
Pros: Great tasting, easy to make, good source of calcium.
Cons: High sodium content.
Ever since I was a little girl, I have always loved vanilla pudding and I remember that we frequently had it for dessert.  Of course, as a kid I did not really care about whether it was good for me or not.  The only think I knew is that I liked ...
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Jan 08 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

The Republic Of Tea Flowering Fruit Organic, 36 Tea Bags
The Republic of Tea Organic Flowering Fruit Tea is Mostly Citrusy, Not a Fruity Mix
by Javelina
Pros: Organic, caffeine free, citrusy
Cons: Hard to find, not as sweet/fruity/floral as I expected - mostly just citrus
There aren't a whole lot of organic teas available when I go shopping, so on a recent splurge shopping online at Republic of Tea, I threw in some organic teas to sample.  Every so often I like to try some fruit teas to mix things up since I ...
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Jan 08 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Sugarfree Fruit Slices
Sugar-free Fruit Slices - delicious snack that takes me back.
by ladyconsumer
Pros: Individually-wrapped, low calorie, no sodium, no fat, and, obviously, no sugar.
Cons: None!
As a kid, I really enjoyed those sugar-filled candies known as "fruit slices".  Of course, they're not actually slices of fruit.  But they are shaped like slices of fruit, and they have fruity flavors.  And while they're basically nothing ...
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Jan 08 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Lagunitas Sonoma Farmhouse Saison Style Ale
Spice Up Your Life
by Bruguru
Pros: Light and refreshing, gently spicy, a natural with food.
Cons: Needs a bit more spice.
There are few people that know me who are unfamiliar with my undying thirst for beer. That being the case, many will often ask me about pairing food and beer. The question is a natural one: after all, fine wine is frequently paired with good food, so why ...
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Jan 08 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 1.0

Honey Dew Donuts
The truth about Honey Dew Donuts Coffee Shop
by michelle7898
Pros: Good food and drink lists, good prices, nice decor.
Cons: And the list goes on and on!
This is a hands down first hand experience type of review. Not only did I go to Honey Dew Donuts Coffee Shop for years but I also worked there for a hort period of time a few yeas ago. I felt the need to write this review to better inform the customers ...
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Jan 07 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Santa's Coal Bubble Gum 12ct
Naughty Yet Delicious.
by luxuryliners
Pros: Great fruit flavor, quality made red sack, low calories, gum looks like real miniature coal.
Cons: Flavor doesn't last long enough.
We've all likely thought that some young boy or girl deserved nothing but a sack of Santa's coal for Christmas at one time or another, and this stocking stuffer by Wrigley's finally gives us the chance to give it to them. Product ...
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Jan 07 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 1.0

Wild Blue Blueberry Lager
Wild Blue Blueberry Lager - Someone Thought this was a Good Idea?
by mmcphee
Pros: Not one
Cons: Bad wine cooler, which by its very nature means an awful beer
Despite having branched out a bit, everyone once in awhile I can't help but select an interesting looking fruit beer from the case. Sometime this summer, Wild Blue Blueberry Lager from Blue Dawg Brewing (Anheuser-Busch) caught my eye.From the ...
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Jan 07 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Dilmah Ceylon Green Tea, Natural Green Tea, 20-Count Individually Foil Wrapped Teabags (Pack of 6)
Dilmah Ceylon Green Tea is Now in the US! Good Quality and Price
by Javelina
Pros: Cheap, fresh taste, doesn't get bitter too easily
Cons: New/only find in some stores
As green tea picks up popularity, I see more of a variety at my grocery store.  I just saw the Dilmah brand appear in the grocery store at the very end of 2008, and like most green teas (unless exorbitantly priced), I always give new ones a ...
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Jan 07 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Wrigley's New 5 Cobalt, Peppermint-(pack of 2)
New–Improved–Mystery–Marketing–Cool Tool Gum and Duplicity in Branding. A Modern WhoDunnit.
by ASourdough4
Pros: A nice flavor that COBALT is. Or, is it 5 ?
Cons: Difficult to identify the Actual Brand because the Company Name was left off. 
COBALT: 15 Pieces SUGARFREE GUMIN THE BEGINNING: My first encounter with commerce happened in 1947. A school chum was walking along ahead of me; just as I recognized him, he turned and dashed into the weeds in front of the ...
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Jan 07 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Celestial Seasonings Green Authentic 20 Bags
Celestial Seasonings Authentic Green Tea
by artemis8
Pros: pure green tea, no extra packaging
Cons: no seeping suggestions printed on the box
I am not a coffee fan at all, even though the rest of my family growing up and my husband are. I do like tea and usually have a cup or two every day at work. One of the boxes I've recently gone through was Celestial Seasonings Authentic Green Tea, ...
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Jan 07 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Back To Nature Macaroni & Cheese Crazy Bugs 6oz
Crazy Bugs Are For Grown-Ups Too!
by Lark729_89
Pros: texture, taste, a satisfying food.
Cons: none
"Back To Nature Crazy Bugs Macaroni & Cheese Dinner" is a treat to my system that I discovered when a relative visited during the Christmas season and brought over a large basket for me filled with organic foods. He knew I had a health problem with ...
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Jan 07 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Mccormick/Schilling Grill Mates Marinade Zesty Herb, 1.06 Oz
Grill Mates Zesty Herb Marinade: Makes meat taste yummy
by misskris28
Pros: Tastes great, easy to prepare, you can only use half the package
Cons: Probably not for you if you don't like vinegar or garlic
I'm not much of a cook, but I've figured out that I can buy frozen chicken breasts and bake them without much trouble. After discovering this, I needed something to add some flavor. McCormick Grill Mates Zesty Herb Marinade is my favorite way to make my ...
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Jan 07 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Celestial Seasonings Cinnamon Apple Spice
Autumnal Essences, The Serendipity of the Fall Season
by countess_eva
Pros: Tastes good, well packaged, good brand overall.
Cons: None.
Imagine a cool night wind gently stirring the treetops into a peaceful melody of whispering, a large overstuffed chair fluffed high with cushy pillows expertly placed in front of a glowing fireplace, a sleepy kitty stretching languorously as she purrs in ...
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Jan 07 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Rogue Santa Reserve 1212b
Santa's Private Reserve: Now I Understand Why Santa's so Jolly
by Bryan_Carey
Pros: Complex flavors; Great appearance
Cons: Hard to find
I hate cold weather in any form, but there is one reason the winter season is highly anticipated in my household: The release of winter seasonal beers. The majority of these products are spicy and sometimes a little fruity. But there are other holiday ...
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Jan 06 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Penguin Tower
Holiday Gifts - From fun to funky: Wine Country Penguin Tower will delight virtually everyone!
by Magick1
Pros: Cute presentation, easy storage, delicious ingredients!
Cons: None really but you likely cannot pick the items inside!
Our department received a Penguin Tower from Wine Country Gift Baskets this past holiday season. It was a very cute item. The idea of the Matryoshka Dolls popped into my mind when I first saw this little “basket”. Matryoshka Dolls are Russian ...
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Jan 06 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Magic Hat Winter 2008 Odd Notion: Braggot
The flavor of a summer beer. The weight of a winter beer.
by Chad9976
Pros: very sweet, juicy taste; easy finish
Cons: a little generic; HEAVY body
Mead is a very antique, primitive form of beer you really only hear about in books and movies set in medieval times. But the wise brewers at Magic Hat have decided to update it for modern times in the form of Braggot, a beer that is mead mixed with ale ...
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Jan 06 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Ketel One Citroen Vodka
Ketel One Citroen Vodka: Smoothness + Lemon = Happy
by DeRango
Pros: Clean, Crisp, smooth, Citrus
Cons: I prefer the orginal over the "already added Lemon."
Vodka is a highly versatile liquor; it can be shaken in your favorite martini, mixed to perfection in a cosmos, or simply sipped quietly and stirred with some olives. I was first introduced to this marvel at a friend's house whom persuaded me to sample ...
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Jan 06 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Republic of Tea Bagged Brews - Green Teas: the Peoples Green Tea
Republic of Tea "People's Green Tea" is Not Bad, But Not Memorable Either
by Javelina
Pros: Pleasant, mellow, light, no string or tag, price
Cons: Nothing particularly great or unique
I drink several cups of green tea each day, and I like to try lots of different flavors and rotate them.  One of the one I recently tried was Republic of Tea People's Green Tea.  I am a big fan of Republic of Tea and hoped I would enjoy this ...
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Jan 06 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Country Crock Macaroni & Cheese Frozen Food 23.00oz
Country Crock Macaroni: Tastes great -- another great find for lazy people like me
by misskris28
Pros: Tastes good, ample ingredients, reusable container, incredibly easy to prepare
Cons: None that I can find
After finally tiring of the fast food haze I've been living in for years, I'm on a quest to find the best easy-to-prepare foods. I'm hoping that after I master the preparation of those, I'll be inspired to move on to actual cooking -- but let's not get ...
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Jan 06 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 1.0

Chex Mix Chocolate Chunk Bars (6) 1.2 Oz Bars
Well, It's Brown
by disinclined
Pros: I didn't pay money for it.
Cons: Horrible fake-chocolate chemical taste.  GROSS.
There are only so many ways to pass the time in an office, and sooner or later you end up snacking.  A coworker and I have a hobby of discovering and sampling new, weird candy bars, the worse the better.  A recent triumph for me was ...
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Jan 06 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Sunchips Garden Salsa Lss
My Salty Tooth Demands Sun Chips
by disinclined
Pros: Tasty, if not salsa-y, flavor; lots of crunch.
Cons: Pricey, unless you find them on sale.
I’m much more of a salty-snack person than a sweets person.  Is it possible to have a salty tooth?  Well, if it is, then I have it.  Unfortunately, most of the tastiest salty snacks out there aren’t exactly great for you, so ...
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Jan 06 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Bonefish Grill
Bonefish Grill : Excellent restaurant for fish and seafood lovers.
by ladyconsumer
Pros: Delicious fish and seafood options, superb service, reasonably priced.
Cons: Not too many non-fish options, so those who don't eat fish might be unhappy.
I have never had a bad meal, or bad service, or bad anything at a Bonefish Grill.  As a fish and seafood lover, this is one of my favorite restaurants.  There are so many wonderful fish and seafood items, always fresh, always ...
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Jan 06 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Caol Ila Scotch 12 Yr.
Is it Really Islay "Light"? Caol Ila 12-Year-Old Single Malt Whisky
by scmrak
Pros: peaty like an Islay should be
Cons: not all that peaty - and a touch sour at the finish line
I've an acquaintance who offers first-time guests a "wee dram o' whisky," and asks them how they'll take it. Should the word "ice" appear in the answer, he pours them a blend (Johnny Walker Black, I hear) - but if the answer's "neat," out comes the good ...
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Jan 06 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 2.0

Smirnoff Vodka 80@ 1.75l
Smirnoff Vodka: Easily Substitutes Common Household Disinfectants
by DeRango
Pros: Decent Mixer, inexpensive, (USA made)
Cons: Poor Taste, Grainy and not a sipping vodka by itself (USA MADE)
It seems as I increase in age that my tolerance for crummy spirits and drinks reduces and I'm forced to partake in higher quality liquors if I wish to avoid unwanted "side effects". If mixtures of cheap liquor are on your mind, then you must be ...
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Jan 06 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Healthy Choice Smokehouse Apple & Chicken Panini
Sweet and Spicy (Not Smoky) Mix of Chicken, Apples, Onions, Beer, and Rye
by quasar
Pros: nice balance of sweet and spicy, surprisingly filling, bread crisp, easy to prepare, fairly nutritious
Cons: could be lower in sodium, can't really taste some of the ingredients
I've not had a lot of luck with microwaveable paninis and most Healthy Choice meals I've tried had no flavor whatsoever, so I'm not entirely sure why I felt compelled to try the Healthy Choice Smokehouse Apple and Chicken Panini. Whatever the reason, I'm ...
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Jan 06 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Ommegang Witte
Is this really from Ommegang?
by xpander007
Pros: Distributed in 45 states, fairly cheap price
Cons: Rather plain effort
Ommegang is a brewery located in Cooperstown, New York.  While many in Cooperstown have a focus on baseball, luckily for us, Don Feinberg had a focus on beer.   He has been brewing mostly Belgian-style bottle conditioned ales since 1997 ...
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Jan 05 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Blue Moon Belgian White 2404b
Blue Moon Belgian White: Better Than I Ever Thought It Would Be!
by popsrocks
Pros: Easily available, Great taste and good body
Cons: Because of the dry finish I consume this product in a flash.
I'm not all that savvy when it comes to different types and styles of brews. It was only just a few years ago that I was first introduced to a wit brew. I immediately liked the style though didn't understand that the cloudiness to it wasn't a ...
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Jan 05 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Celestial Seasonings Perfectly Pear White Tea 20 Bags
Celestial Seasonings Perfectly Pear White Tea has an Amazing Aroma, BlandTaste
by Javelina
Pros: Fantastic aroma, cheap, great pairing of vanilla and pear, white tea
Cons: Gets bitter fast, not much flavor at all
Although I was prepared with my own stash of green tea on a recent trip out of town, I apparently wasn't prepared enough, so had to dip into my relative's stash.  Since we both enjoy vast amounts of green tea etc., I was looking forward to giving ...
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Jan 05 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Nabisco Garden Harvest Apple Cinnamon Toasted Chips
Nabisco Garden Harvest Apple Cinnamon Toasted Chips
by susiewho
Pros: Healthy and delicious
Cons: None
  A new product came on the market  offered by Nabisco,Garden Harvest Apple Cinnamon Toasted Chips. My sister is always checking out new foods and she discovered this. It seems she didn't like it or it was too many calories. She has food ...
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Jan 05 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Doritos Tortilla Chips, Cool Ranch, 1.75-Ounce Bags (Pack of 60)
Doritos Cool Ranch - A fun chip with great flavor!
by Magick1
Pros: Nice flavor, not too strong - Doritos!
Cons: Calories, fat, you name it, they are not the best for you.
Big warehouse shopping centers have a lot if selection. Hopefully you know what you are buying before you bring a case lot home with you. Doritos brand has had a wonderful selection of different chip flavors come out in the past number of years. I ...
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Jan 04 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Garden Of Eatin' Mini Yellow Rounds 7.5 Oz Bags (Pack Of 12)
Garden Of Eatin Mini Yellow Rounds~Tortilla Chip~Just The Right Size for Dippin!
by ifif1938
Pros: Made with no artifical flavors, satuated fats or genetically engineered ingredients
Cons: None
Avocado's are in season again down here in the tropics and my tree is just filled with these big green hard Florida avocados, not to be confused with the smaller California Hass Avocados. We've been watching them grow for a few months and now they are ...
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Jan 04 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Fresco's Restaurant
Fresco's Upton Review
by amazing32
Pros: Great bartenders & drinks
Decent food
Not a place for young children
Cons: Inadequate parking
Long table wait
Loud everywhere
Wait for bathroom (one person room)
Cramped space at bar and tables
I've never been to Fresco's when it was in Mendon but they recently moved to the old Madame's Restaurant in Upton. Being an Uptonite and excited to have a real restaurant in town we had to check it out.First thing . . . expect to wait and wait. We ...
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Jan 04 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Pallini Limoncello 52 Proof
Pallini Limoncello- A Taste of the Amalfi Coast at home!
by RobinLynn
Pros: Zesty and refreshing taste... it makes me think of a sunny day in Italy.
Cons: I want to be drinking it in Italy!
     Inspired by the recent spate in travel shows to which I admit I am addicted, I was first reminded about a wonderful world renown local delicacy produced in the gorgeous southern part of Italy near the Amalfi coast.  Watching ...
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Jan 04 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Great American Steak & Buffet Company
Great American Steak: Where's the Beef?
by toiletoctopus
Pros: Good Food Items, Friendly/Efficient Staff, Clean, Comfortable
Cons: Loud, Not enough steak items, Children need supervising by parents
Once upon a time, I used to live in Manassas, Virginia, which is known for its monster trucks, confederate flags, terrible drivers, and Jerry Springer like episodes that occur around the area on a daily basis. It was such a pleasure and joy to get the ...
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Jan 04 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

Sunkist California Dry Roasted Salted In Shell Pistachios Net Wt. 64 Oz
Sunkist California Dry Roasted Salted in Shell Pistachios; I LOVE 'EM!!
by popsrocks
Pros: Tasty. Good quality control. They all open easily and no duds.
Cons: Not a thing. These are the best!
I was doubly lucky this Christmas season. I received not one but two bags of these Sunkist California Dry Roasted, Salted in Shell, Pistachios. One was a stocking gift that didn't fit inside the stocking and the other was handed to me by a dear friend ...
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Jan 04 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Peeps Christmas Trees Candy Marshmallow 1.8oz
Peeps Christmas Trees Marshmallow Candy~As Sweet As Sugar Candy Can Be
by ifif1938
Pros: Peeps are always in season, regardless of what season it is.
Cons: Sugar, sugar, sugar...artificial food coloring
I wasn't going to do it. I was going to stay away from all the after Christmas sales and avoid the temptation of buying Christmas candy at 50% or 75% off. But, as I wipe away the last of the green sugar on my fingers, I have to say I failed in that ...
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Jan 03 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 5.0

- Keurig 5060 27 K Cup Spinning Carousel
Admire my K-Cup Selection with the K-Cup Carousel!
by Twix109
Pros: no assembly, easy, compact and stylish way to store K-Cups
Cons: none
There is no such thing as a mess in my house. When several boxes of K-Cups were on the kitchen counter, my dad knew he had to purchase the K-Cup Carousel or mommy dearest was going to throw our precious K-Cups in the garbage. I ordered the ...
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Jan 03 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Cruzan Mango Rum
Cruzan Mango Rum, Another Variant taste of Rum."How Sweet it is!"
by popsrocks
Pros: The mango flavour does come through.
Cons: A bit too sweet, and syrupy
I enjoy rum. I enjoy sweet rum. I enjoy Meyers brand rum and will have a Cruzan Mango Rum if the former is not available. Cruzan Mango Rum a nice tasting smooth flavoured rum that I wouldn't refuse but it is a bit too sweet and syrupy for me. ...
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Jan 03 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Celestial Seasonings Tension Tamer
Celestial Seasonings Tension Tamer
by susiewho
Pros: A calming and tasty tea
Cons: None
 I actually got this Celestial Seasoning Tension Tamer as a joke for my daughter. She can be a bit testy certain times of the year. We can laugh about that afterwards . This just sounded  like the perfect stocking stuffer for her, useful and ...
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Jan 03 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Kellogg's Frosted Bite Size Mini Wheats Cereal18 Oz Box (Pack Of 4)
Frosted Mini Wheats - A good, sweet way to start you day!
by Magick1
Pros: Healthier than other cereals with sugary coatings or marshmallows.
Cons: Not a healthy cereal, but not totally wasted calories like soda either.
My daughter loves sweet things. Grandma got her to liking chocolate pudding early on and now everything she “LOVES” is sweet things. Of course, the good for you stuff isn’t her favorite. We have always tried to get a decent breakfast ...
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Jan 03 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Famous Daves
Seriously Delicious BBQ
by vemartin
Pros: Fast food; fresh ingredients; great tasting BBQ chow
Cons: Expensive, but then again quality costs.
I love BBQ!  And I usually use my Weber Silver to grill year-round; at least I had for the last three years because the winters in the Chicago area were decidedly snow-free.  But not this year!  My trusty Weber-and by extension, my patio-- ...
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Jan 03 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Duke's Chowder House
The Chowder is way overrated!
by tennis_player
Pros: Reasonably priced, bright, clean and cheerfully decorated
Cons: Chowder disappoints; crab should have been fresher.
BACKGROUND:During a recent Seattle visit, we stayed at a hotel in the Kent area.  We saw a nice, modern, new shopping mall nearby.  So, we ventured in to look it over with a quick lunch in mind.  We spotted Duke’s ...
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Jan 03 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Bic Style Lighter (Box of 50)
Bic Disposable Lighter
by naphtalia
Pros: inexpensive. easily attainable. reliable. can see fuel that's left.
Cons: disposable, non-refillable.
I'm not a smoker, so I don't use lighters as much as some others. I do, however, do magic. There are times I have need of a good reliable lighter. For my purposes, I use bic lighters in transparent colors. The lighters come in all kinds of colors - ...
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Jan 02 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Classico Sauce with Italian Sausage Peppers & Onions 26oz
Not Grandma’s, But Still Very Good!
by weggbwNew Member
Pros: Fresh taste accented by sausage, peppers and onions
Cons: Sodium content
I was spoiled while growing up with my Italian grandmother’s homemade spaghetti sauce.  It had a very unique taste that has yet to be replicated.  She tried to teach me when I was a teen how to make it.  I could come close to the ...
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Jan 02 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 3.0

Nestle Hot Cocoa Mix - Bulk Bags
Nestle Products - Hot Chocolate - Vending Style is delicious and rich!
by Magick1
Pros: Decent chocolate flavor when mixed correctly.
Cons: Top ingredients are sugar and corn syrup solids?  What?
At work, we are very lucky to have some really decent coffee on hand and hot chocolate. We have beans, a grinder and carafes to store the coffee in. We get flavored coffees, flavored decaffeinated coffees, etc. So, knowing that, when I say that we have ...
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Jan 02 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Tillamook Cheese Sharp Cheddar Cheese 8 Oz
Our Every Day Cheese
by dagny21
Pros: Great flavor and quality. Worth the money.
Cons: Kind of expensive.
Forget the mild and medium stuff. The only kind of cheddar worth eating according to my family is sharp cheddar. And our favorite brand of most cheeses is Tillamook. We buy this cheese in a 32 oz (2 lb) block called a "baby loaf." I use it for ...
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Jan 02 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Dogfish Head Punkin Ale
Unique Pumpkin Ale
by s76ers
Pros: Unique tasting, higher alcohol content than most beers
Cons: Somewhat sweet, Expensive ($2.25/bottle), Fall availability
Looking for a different beer other than the ubiquitous Bud or MGD I had heard good things about Dogfish Head and had tried a sample once at an athletic event, of all places.  It was Late October and the liquor store had a bottle of ...
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Chocolate Raspberry Bliss Herbal Tea by Celestial Seasonings
Much More Mediocre Than I Had Hoped: Chocolate Raspberry Bliss Tea Underwhelms!
by wlswarts
Pros: Intriguing aroma, Slight raspberry flavor, Does not taste bad. . .
Cons: Does not taste especially like chocolate, Caffeine free
For those who might not (yet) follow my reviews, every year for the last three years, I have taken a trip out to Las Vegas, Nevada and on my way home I stop through Boulder, Colorado. Among many other things I am sure Boulder has to lure people in, ...
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Jan 02 '09 Overall Rating:
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Ted's Montana Grill
Bison or Beef?
by nibor
Pros: The food is good and their earth friendliness is appealing.
Cons: Some menu items can be pricey, e.g. Bison Tenderloin Filet at $31.99
Thanks to a gift certificate I got from restaurants.com, hubby and I decided to check out Ted's Montana Grill yesterday.We went around 2:30 in the afternoon and easily found a spot in the large, clean parking lot.  There were other ...
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Jan 02 '09 Overall Rating:
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Product Rating:Product Rating: 4.0

Gerber Graduates Meals White Turkey Stew with Rice 6 oz