Reviews by angora

These reviews are presented not just in the interests of sharing information, but also so that I remember where to find the good stuff and won't keep repeating the same mistakes. =:3

Stuff:

Harvard Planner I cannot recommend these enough! Everyone I have ever given one to as a gift has thanked me. I have one for my desk, and one to carry with me. I know people in all walk's of life that have found these to be valuable tools. Save yourself 10 days a year! See a full review here.
Absolutely Wonderful Mouse This is the Connectland Retractable Mini Optical Mouse (S-MS-051-SILV) -- It is a perfect size for using with a notebook computer, and the positioning of the buttons is very intuitive. Much better than most mice on the market today. The same mouse at Connectland and a similar mouse (S-MS-051-NOIR) -- (these products seem to be in French only, but most of the website is also in English).
Luxury Pools MMMMMMmmmmmmmm...... Don't miss David Tisherman, Questar Pools, and San Diego Pools.

Beverages:

Guess my current favourite grape, win a prize!
House of Tea angora's recommended flavour of the month: Sencha Wild Grey. Also recommended are the Japanese Cherry, Fomosa Lemon and the Earl Grey decaf. What's with the green tea? It tastes good! Also, do your own research on its health benefits -- there are many (here's a starter).
One-Cup-Filters to brew your coffee or loose leaf tea Good Idea for filtering out the bad cholesterol in the oils that make French press coffee taste better.
Unibroue Brewery with wonderful, award-winning, beers located in Quebec. "Fin du Monde", "Maudite", etc. Beautiful labels too! Check out the reviews on epinions.com!
Absinth Illegal in the US, sells for $$$ in Canada (due to high liquor content -- 70% alcohol/vol)
Tequila Yay Cuervo!

Cosmetics & Drugstore:

Deep Cold - pain relief recommended by the chiropractic association
Cardigan Mountain Soapworks Nicely scented soaps, not overpowering, attractively wrapped -- make great gifts! (Thanks Sharron!) To quote a good friend of mine "Soap is the new candle. It's *the* current gift."
Borghese Quality cosmetics! Couldn't believe their nailpolish. Spa products are wonderful. But.. But... Where is Aurora?!?!?
Blue Lagoon IS Spa-licious! You can order their products online!
A delicious evening:
Double Rich Hot Cocoa three in one shampoo, body wash, and bubble bath
American Cream hair conditioner from LUSH
Cappuccino Creamer Whipped Body Delight from Sephora
MMMMMMMmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmm!!
List of fabulous products and/or colours that are no longer being made or not readily available [sniffle]:
- Borghese's Aurora Lipstick
- L'Oreal's Sea Violette Nailpolish -- Rimmel's Zenith is close in shade, but unfortunately the quality of the polish is not as good as L'Oreal
- Coco Pink Lipstick -- UPDATE This shade is currently available, but from Chanel US only.

Clubs:

Cabo Wabo Los Cabos, Mexico Did somebody mention tequila?
Viper Room 8852 Sunset Boulevard, LA
YAY! Had an excellent time here! With some exceptions.
Key Club somewhere on Sunset Boulevard, LA -- you don't really need to know
YICK! I kept thinking they must be hiding the real club somewhere... I had better parties at home in my loft! And a better sound system. Sheesh! Packed with wannabees. Avoid avoid avoid!
Silver Dollar Room TO Blues
You can catch some great blues musicians here
Lee's Palace Bloor & Bathurst, TO
This place can be scary at first, but... You can really have a good time here, especially if you're there to see a good band. And if you don't like the band, you can always head upstairs to the Dance Cave.

Restaurants/Cafes:

The Good _{(recommended)}

Sono Japanese Y&E
Excellent.
Mochizuki Sushi, excellent!
Adega Restaurant: Elm St, downtown
Portugese, excellent and interesting food. Great place to book the wine cellar downstairs -- it has a great medieval feel to it. Staff are very accommodating! Reviews (Toronto Life review)
Corner House: Near Casa Loma
Nice service, good food, a bit too crowded at times, good place to book a room though for group events.
Devil's Advocate: Bay St, downtown
Pub, excellent Perogies! (as opposed to Gretzky's!)
Whitlock's Restaurant: 1961 Queen Street East.
I remember this address, because it is the same upside down. Mmmmmmmmmm... Good food! Great for brunch with friends in the area. Excellent spot for dinner!
Spiga Ristorante Yonge St. south of St. Clair
Great house wine, wonderful Italian meals and service! See reviews.
Wildfire Grille
I'm not going to tell you why I liked dining here. You will just have to find out for yourself. =;3
Groundhog Pub Bloor St. East.
Upgraded review. Recent experiences have been good. Gotta love the website too! Great garlic bread, spinach salad is greek style, don't get the veggie platter though... Hrmm, perhaps we've just been having martinis & munchies here, but they're definitely good. =:3
The Bad _{(approach with caution)}

The Vehemently Ugly _{( AVOID AVOID! )}
Tournesol: Near the Tarragon Theatre
No one loves you. What are you doing here? Waiter had very bad attitude. Both food and beverages arrived with bits of food floating in them that should not have been there. AVOID! Go to the Indian Rice Factory instead (next door)
Bull & Firkin -- We had a VERY BAD experience here and management were not able to resolve the situation. This place is listed as haunted http://www.torontoghosts.org/ploughman.htm -- perhaps it is haunted by a former customer who has been treated badly?
Cranberries Bar & Grille: We've now had a VERY VERY BAD experience here.

Places for a Romantic Getaway:

Mexico:

Quinta Real Huatulco - Some suites hava private balconies, with a comfortable sitting area and fabulous Jacuzzi bathroom – many with amazing ocean views from the tub itself.
Las Brisas has several times been awarded the title of 'Most Romantic Hotel in the World'... With an indoor/outdoor private swimming pool that extends from the shade of the living and dining area out into the sunshine and the expansive views of cliff-edge terrace. Don't miss the In & Out Private Pool Suite
- Master Suite with Indoor-Outdoor Pool
The Tides Riviera Maya (formerly Ikal del Mar) Villa with Private Plunge Pool
Casa que Canta, Private Pool Suite - private terrace with infinity pool and ocean view
Casa Velas Hotel Boutique
Quinta Real Acapulco, Governor Suite
Tamarindo
Palmilla
Four Seasons Punta Mita - see the Sol Suite and the Arena Suite
Other Mexico Honeymoon Suggestions

Cap Juluca Anguilla, WI

Niagara Region:

General:
- Niagara Parks In addition to the Falls themselves, there are many interesting areas to visit including the butterfly conservatory, floral clock, etc. And, don't miss the nightly illumination or the fireworks!
- Tourism Niagara
- Clifton Hill You might find yourself compelled to do some of the crazy tourist things too...
Places to stay
- Vintage Inns Niagara-on-the-Lake - Inns & spas!
  Home to two European spas, the Inns include: The Prince of Wales Hotel, the Pillar and Post, the Oban Inn, and Queen's Landing.
- John's Gate
Places to eat:
- Last Resort Steak, Seafood & Italian 5645 Victoria Avenue
  One day after arriving in the falls after a long day in traffic, my friends and I could not decide on a restaurant. Oddly enough, this is the aptly-named place that we landed. Good food and something for everyone.
Mini-Golf
- Dinosaur Park
- Super Putt live webcam!

Other Ontario locations:

Ontario's Finest Inns

If for some unfathomable reason, you'd like other opinions than my own, check these out:

Epinions Opinions from everyone about everything
Chowhound restaurant reviews from connoisseurs all over the world, including Toronto, Los Angeles, Montreal, and Canada in general.
Mineral Waters of the World Where's my fizzy water?
Internet Movie Database
Amazon.com for book reviews, check CheapBooks.info for good prices
TripAdvisor Hotels & Travel info
MartiniBoys.com some useful reviews of haunts and hip new places in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver
Restaurantica Restaurant reviews in the United States and Canada

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Reviews by angora

Stuff:

Beverages:

Cosmetics & Drugstore:

A delicious evening:

List of fabulous products and/or colours that are no longer being made or not readily available [sniffle]:

Clubs:

Restaurants/Cafes:

The Good (recommended)

The Bad (approach with caution)

The Vehemently Ugly ( AVOID AVOID! )

Places for a Romantic Getaway:

Niagara Region:

Other Ontario locations:

The Good _{(recommended)}

The Bad _{(approach with caution)}

The Vehemently Ugly _{( AVOID AVOID! )}