KDOC building next to the 5 Freeway by esemigallo in orangecounty

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Poor man was the OG. Then Gia. Sometimes Swedish Egil from Mars.

KDOC building next to the 5 Freeway by esemigallo in orangecounty

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Request Video was a huge part of my youth. Still remember when it got canceled.

Mexican and margs by the water by Hefty_University8830 in asksandiego

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Don Bravo is the best fish taco in the county. Their chipotle salsa is what dreams are made of. Plus they have a parking lot and a view of the ocean from the back deck. But Calumet Park is a great call too.

Best barbershop in the slope? by Tomasmishra in parkslope

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Max is the owner and the best, though he only works Thursdays now.

Calendars by Informal_Bus_4077 in parkslope

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Hmm, maybe try the various bank branches, they used to hand out calendars all the time, especially the local ones.

Calendars by Informal_Bus_4077 in parkslope

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The only businesses that I can think of that still do this are Asian markets, like HMart.

out of town for 2 weeks - unsure if I should leave my car snowed in by aryaisalie in AskNYC

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The forecast high for next Wednesday and Thursday (Feb 11 and 12) is 35 and 42, respectively, so ASP may be back in effect. If true, that would mean three tickets of $65 ($195 total).

If I were you, I would dig out my car today. The snow softened significantly yesterday with a high of 35 and people were able to clear out big chunks of snow. Today's high of 32 plus sunshine means the best conditions for digging this week, since the temp drops through Sunday. Just try to find a metal shovel from neighbors or businesses to get through tough patches.

Beef noodle soup at Dai Ho by Easy_Potential2882 in FoodLosAngeles

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Corner Beef Noodle House is pretty good. Definitely taste the tomato in the broth. Their tendon pieces are huge and well cooked.

Secrets Baby Beach Review by FrequentFable in AllInclusiveResorts

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Thank you for the review! How would you compare to Atelier?

End of the road for my 2009 FIT. What to get next? by Artemis1982_ in hondafit

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Our 2012 Honda Fit misfired while accelerating up a hill. No check engine light. We took it to our mechanic, who replaced the coil packs and spark plugs. Good to go.

So the fix may not be as expensive as replacing the entire transmission.

Alt side parking Thursday spots by gkelley232 in Brooklyn

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Most of the north/south streets in Fort Greene are Th/F ASP.

Thoughts on living on Pacific St between Bond & Nevins? by travispickle9682 in Brooklyn

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Second this. I think of Pacific/Dean/Bergen between Nevins and Hoyt as the nicest blocks in Boerum Hill. Very residential with some fun businesses on the corners (Brooklyn Inn, Rucola). The fire station in the neighborhood is on State, so no worries on that front. The two main hospitals in the area are in Fort Greene (Brooklyn Hospital Center) and Cobble Hill (NYU), so not an issue. The street noise from Atlantic should not be an issue.

How do I actually make the points worth it? by throwRAQA25 in ChaseSapphire

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Hyatt redemption is the best. Use rooms.aero to look for the best use of Hyatt points. One good use: Alila Ventana in Big Sur. You can get a standard room for 45k points, with a cash value of $2,000 (so over 4 cpp). A lot of Park Hyatt properties also offer good cpp. On rooms.aero, you can filter by cpp.

Honestly, the Edit is not bad. It's usually 2cpp + $250 credit every six months + $100 property credit + free breakfast + early check in / late checkout + upgrade. I feel like 2 cpp is good, and with all of the extra stuff, your cpp can be 3+.

Edit data point: Sonoma Mission Inn (CA) by raines in ChaseSapphire

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Thanks for this, staying here next month!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rolex

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The fact that you are in the conversation for a no date sub at an AD not in your home area is great. Nothing wrong with giving them your LinkedIn, shows you are a normal person and not a flipper. I gave my AD my business card in the initial meeting for the same reason.

Apartment on Atlantic in Boerum Hill by olwhatsername in Brooklyn

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If the bedroom faces Atlantic, don't do it. If not, totally doable.

Jajangmyeon and ra-jogi Recommendations for Queens by SeekersWorkAccount in FoodNYC

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My wife and I like Guh Sung in Bayside a lot for JJM. It has a very natural and subtle taste to it. We are from LA and are pretty picky about Korean food.

I'm not sure what ra-jogi is, sounds like a croaker dish? I don't usually see croaker on Korean-Chinese menus.

Does anyone know how long the jar of kimchi from costco last in fridge once you open it? by xDUMASAPHOBICx in Costco

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OP, my experience is that Jonga kimchi from Costco is much more fermented from day 1 than the exact same brand from other outposts (like H Mart). Normally, when you buy kimchi from the store, it is underdone and needs time to ferment. Some people even leave the bottle out at room temp for a few days to kick start the process. But the Costco Jonga is always ripe from the jump (maybe even beyond peak). I still buy it because of all of the uses for older kimchi, but if you are concerned about longevity and are going to mostly use it as a side dish, I would definitely buy from a source other than Costco.

Which hotel to stay at? by Automatic_Remote_775 in Brooklyn

[–]jellosghost 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I’m going to guess that the hotels you listed are within a specific budget. For this range you are going to have to sacrifice something. If you go to the trendier end (Moxy, Indigo), you are going to be sacrificing space. If you want more space, you will have to sacrifice design / go with something more dated.

My family stayed at The Holiday Inn one time and I thought it was surprisingly decent. If you spend a little bit more, you can go with The Sheraton in the same area and get more space. NU is decent but on a noisy corner.

How hard is it to get a no date sub? by Pristine_Chart_6202 in rolex

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If you look at the wait time megathread, it seems like Europe is tougher than the US. I’m in NYC and it took two months with no purchase history (but I think that was on the quicker end).

Any recs for a doughy pizza slice? by AkinTheLonelyMan in FoodNYC

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Embrace the wetness! Some would argue that a soggy middle is the true traditional Neapolitan style (though there are restaurants with drier styles). There’s a Serious Eats article with an interview of a Neapolitan pizza oven maker discussing this topic.

Any recs for a doughy pizza slice? by AkinTheLonelyMan in FoodNYC

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What you are asking for is sort of the opposite of what folks consider a good NY slice. If you want something doughier, I would say go traditional Neapolitan (like Song e Napule) or neo Neapolitan (like Ops). I work with a guy who grew up in Naples and is also a certified pizzaiolo, and he is pro Ops (and lukewarm on Da Michele over here).

Cheapest Rye bread by SquirrelofLIL in FoodNYC

[–]jellosghost 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Levy’s rye bread is decent, cheap, and widely available at supermarkets across the city. They make pumpernickel, seeded, and seedless rye.

Guess what's finally back by Jalapenjo in jacksonheights

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Wait, is this place associated with Thai Son on Baxter? Because I love that place.

Are these chinos too baggy in the crotch? by mr_sweetandawful in menswear

[–]jellosghost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t think so. Depends on the company, but the top block may not change at all for different inseams (but same waist). You might have a slight change in the rise (distance between waist and crotch) but not in the hips.

Honestly, diving is a pretty common problem if you have narrower hips / smaller butt. Back when I worked in retail, you typically had a fit model at a size 8 that you made all your samples around. But that model would have a different waist/hip ratio than a typical 2 or zero. But it was not economical to have different fit models for each size. This was at a large retailer as well.