Helga without the H

Three Star review, originally posted here on June 7, 2014. I work nearby and LOVE grabbing lunch from Red Apron (the connected posh butcher shop), so when I noticed that they have a hip-looking bar in the back, I could not wait to give it a shot. When we finally got to swing by for … More Yelp! Review: The Partisan in Washington, DC

Three Star review, originally posted here on June 7, 2014 and updated to a Four Star review on August 27, 2015. ORIGINAL POST:  I’m trying to like this place because other people are telling me it’s awesome and handing me food/drink from there as evidence. I’ve tried their coffee, which is delicious, and a couple … More Yelp! Review: Killer ESP in Alexandria, Virginia

Five Star review, originally posted here on June 7, 2014. Our kayaking trip with Charleston Kayak Company was one of the most amazing experiences of my entire life. I mean that sincerely, with no sarcasm. We had an AMAZING time. We did this on our first day of our Charleston vacation, and honestly, I wanted … More Yelp! Review: Charleston Kayak Company in Charleson, South Carolina

Four Star review, originally posted here on June 5, 2014. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Drayton Hall.  I have toured a lot of colonial plantation homes in Virginia, where the homes are full of furniture and reenactors, so it was a nice change of pace (not better per say, but different) to tour just … More Yelp! Review: Drayton Hall in Charleston, South Carolina

Four Star review, originally posted here on May 1, 2014. So I’ve only eaten the BBQ here once or twice and remember thinking the food was kinda meh, but I honestly can’t rememeber.  It was probably adequate, I guess. What I REALLY want to review is the bar.  The bar is awesome.  You can order … More Yelp! Review: Pork Barrel BBQ in Alexandria, Virginia

Five Star review, originally posted here on May 1, 2014. This is the best dental office in the world! I switched to Dr. Hartman several years ago when I had a toothache and decided I was sick of my previous dentist’s curt bedside manner and drill-drill-drill policy. On my first visit, she took the time … More Yelp! Review: Gyuricza & Hartman Family and Cosmetic Dentistry in Burke, Virginia

Five Star review, originally posted here on August 25, 2013 I was in town for work about a year ago and swung by French Twist. I’m glad I did, because it was one of my favorite salon experiences ever! The stylist was fantastic! She was one of the few stylists ever with whom I felt … More Yelp! Review: French Twist in San Diego, California

Five Star review, originally posted here on August 25, 2013 Not knowing much about Swedish hotels, I was unsure of where and how to book my stay in Stockholm.  I’ve got to say, I could not be more happy with my choice of Freys Hotel.  This place was amazing.  The staff was incredibly welcoming and … More Yelp! Review: Freys Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden

I know some people have very strong feelings opposing Yelp!  But those people are wrong.  Yelp! is awesome, if used correctly.  I mostly use Yelp! to send some props to places that I particularly like, or that I think would benefit from some constructive criticism.  Yet the reason I wrote my very first Yelp! review … More Yelp! Review: Virtue Food and Grain in Alexandria, VA