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Reasonable and Fair Mechanic [5/5] - Import Car Specialists

Michael Peck runs an automotive repair shop in Redmond located in the industrial area located near the East entrance of Marymoor Park. I have been taking my Honda and Ford (don’t let "Import" in the...

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Favorite Breakfast Spot in Redmond [4/5] - Village Square Cafe

The décor is fifties diner style decorated bicycles bicycles, the Redmond community and some amusing fifties advertisements (like coffee makes you happy). Village Square Café is one of a chain of...

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Great for Many Activities [4/5] - Grass Lawn Park

Grass Lawn is a great community park. There are two parking lots, one is off Old Redmond Road, and the other is on the Northeast corner of the Park off 148th. Grass Lawn has a great play area that has...

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Perfect Greek Style Pizza [5/5] - Acropolis Pizza & Pasta

Acropolis serves world class grinders and pizza. The grinders are very good, but my favorite is their pizza. This is the best pizza on the East-side! The crust is buttery and crispy. The prices are...

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Where's the Garlic Jim [1/5] - Garlic Jim's Famous Grmt Pizza

I love the pungent taste of garlic in ethnic foods and cook with garlic often. I was shocked when there was virtually no garlic flavor in either of the two pizzas (the Ultimate and Hawaiian) I ordered...

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Never resting on their laurels [4/5] - Brenneke School Of Massage

Even thought Brenneke has earned the reputation of being the best massage school in the US (West of the Mississippi); they are continually making changes to make each learning experience the best...

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Heirloom quality, locally hand crafted furniture [5/5] - Mckinnon Furniture Inc

McKinnon furniture is finely crafted. The cherry and ribbon mahogany solid hardwoods used to build this furniture will become beautiful accents to your room(s). They offer other wood choices; but these...

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A fun place for kids of all ages [4/5] - Gasworks Park Kite Shop

Gas Works Kite Shop is a fun place to get a good toy, I have a stunt kite they built over 10 years ago and it is still in great shape! They repaired it for me once years back. Other than that, I have...

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Asian Market [3/5] - Uwajimaya

It is a lot of fun to visit Uwajimaya. They have everything Asian that you can think of. Prices are variable depending on what you are looking for. You can find some great values. It is sometimes...

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Great Shopping Experinece [4/5] - Uwajimaya Seattle Store

The Seattle Uwajimaya is great place for fresh produce and everthing Asian. It is usally bustling with activity which makes the place even more fun to visit. It's not just grocery shopping, it's an...

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Illuminated Garden [4/5] - Bellevue Botanical Garden

I have visited the Bellevue Botanical Gardens for their holiday light display several years now. They are adding and making it bigger and more beautiful every year. I highly recommend visiting this...

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Only the Best [5/5] - Larry's Markets

If I want fresh local yummy peaches (like the one I had this morning) or gravenstein apples or any fresh fruit or vegetable, Larry's Maket is the place to go. Of all of the grocers in the Redmond area...

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A Massage Experience I Won't Forget [4/5] - GENE JUAREZ SALONS & SPAS

Call Gene Juarez and schedule a Hawaiian (Lomi-Lomi) massage with Jay. Get there early and sit in the steam room. Then lounge in your robe and read up on the latest health and beauty trends while...

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Northwest Favorite [4/5] - Ivar's Restaurants

There’s something to be said about understanding the process at an Ivar’s bar. You feel like an insider. Like a local (which I am). This is how it works: You are in line, three or four (or five,...

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Hot and Sour Soup [3/5] - Peking Chinese Restaurant

I have noticed that hot and sour soup often doesn’t come with pork these days, even if you order a large bowl of it. This hot and sour soup does have pork in it, but they also put shredded carrot in it...

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For Smokers Only [1/5] - Tres Hermanos

This place has a smoking section that can't be avoided. I don't recommend this place unless you smoke.

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Good Food, Fast Service, Good Location, Nice Ambiance [4/5] - Thai Ginger

Your order gets to you quick. The wide rice noodles (found in many dishes) are perfect with a slight chewy texture. Some restaurants serve the noodles more cooked making them (still good) but with...

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Friendly Service, Good Prices, Good Food. [3/5] - Tommy Thai's Restaurant

You might learn a new phrase in Thai if you visit here (with the right conversation). The food here is a good value. You can expect and flavorful food and friendly service. They have a beautiful fish...

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Good Burgers and Shakes [4/5] - Kidd Valley

Kidd Valley has a nice variety of Milk Shakes and they are good too. The burgers take a little longer than fast food, but it is worth the wait --they are big and are loaded with flavor and all of the...

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Attentive Service and Good Food, Friday Night Music [3/5] - Zenyai Noodle House

Friday nights a Zen Yai are a little different from most Thai restaurants. This place has entertainment. There is a guy playing guitar and a girl singing. Mostly pop or folk songs such as “Tears in...

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