joined on 09/13/04
last updated 06/19/05
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solitary lifestyle, especially when my beloved is away.
Treasure Island Chinese Buffet
( local favorites » restaurants )
"best chinese buffet"
it's out of the way, but offers a well-priced authentic chinese buffet. incredible selection from appetizers (hot buns) to mainstay chinese main courses to hot chinese dessert soups. clean, open atmosphere.
recommendation posted on Sat, June 18, 2005 - 11:25 AM
Scan | Design Furniture
( local favorites » shops )
"quality furniture, excellent service"
i've bought a few pieces from this shop. very enjoyable shopping experience... quality furniture, a lot of solid cherry/teak pieces. they have an incredible winter sale every year, starting in november, i think. they were able to make a deliver...
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recommendation posted on Sat, June 18, 2005 - 11:21 AM
B. Thomas Insulation
( services » household )
"trustworthy insulation expert"
this is a one-man/wife team. down-to-earth, very competitive pricing, makes honest recommendations. c.c.b. #87748. i'd use him again and again, if i had to.
recommendation posted on Sat, June 18, 2005 - 11:16 AM
Pratt & Larson Tile & Stone
( local favorites » shops )
"need tile?"
the huge range of tile and natural stone. the service is excellent, the pricing is good. unlike other places, they use an honor system to lend out samples. some of their in-house tile is thick and solid, and remarkably low-priced. "matt" has b...
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recommendation posted on Sat, June 18, 2005 - 10:58 AM
Sivalayan Thai Restaurant
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"an interesting dining experience"
i love its location, residential laurelhursty. inside it feels like an authentic thai restaurant, a bit chintzy but fun. the free iced coffee or tea, spring rolls, and mango sticky rice are a nice touch. it's the kind of place to go if you want...
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recommendation posted on Sat, June 18, 2005 - 10:47 AM
Wong's King Seafood Restaurant
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"great chinese restaurant"
i can't speak for the other locations, but the one on SE Division is a great place to go if you're looking for a fine chinese restaurant, in the hong kong tradition. during lunch they have dimsum offered on carts. the food is exquisite!
recommendation posted on Sat, June 18, 2005 - 10:41 AM
Sweet Tomatoes
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"my favorite restaurant"
slightly embarrassing, but this is my favorite place to eat. the salads are fresh, the pre-mixed salads are delish, soups are ever-changing (with some main-stays: chicken noodle and clam chowder). hot, delectable muffins and brownies, fresh sour...
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recommendation posted on Sat, June 18, 2005 - 10:32 AM
Greenway Pet Clinic
( services » pet services )
"caring veterinarian"
nice, friendly, low-pressure office. dr. derek derose has been wonderful to our monkee, and has endless patience with answering our questions. conveniently located in a shopping center off of scholls ferry rd., on the way to beaverton.
recommendation posted on Sat, June 18, 2005 - 10:25 AM
New Lite Expert Installation
( services » household )
"great window installer"
very competitive pricing, truly quality window installation. brooks and his competent team have installed windows, french doors, sliding doors, a skylight, and a light tube for me. as a picky homeowner, i've been completely satisfied by their work.
recommendation posted on Sat, June 18, 2005 - 10:20 AM
The ReBuilding Center
( services » household )
"a great service to the community"
the rebuilding center does scheduled pickups in the greater metropolitan area. so if you're renovating your home, you can not only save on haul-away expenses, but make tax-deductible donations and be comforted by the fact that your old cabinets, ...
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recommendation posted on Sat, June 18, 2005 - 10:01 AM
Amanda Arp, Ziva
( services » hair / beauty )
"great stylist"
ziva salon on nw23rd sells good haircare products (including bumble and bumble) at surprisingly affordable prices. nice open/airy atmosphere. amanda arp gives a great haircut... no rush.
recommendation posted on Sat, June 18, 2005 - 9:54 AM
Jeannine Gilkeson ANP
( services » doctors / dentists )
"Kaiser Primary Care Physician"
wait times at kaiser (interstate) can be excruciating in the middle of a work day, but every time i see n.p. gilkeson i forgive the long waits. she never rushes an appointment, totally focuses on the patient, patiently answers endless questions, ...
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recommendation posted on Sat, June 18, 2005 - 9:48 AM
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