These guys did our bedroom and if you like the carpet that they have in stock you can have it installed in a couple days. We went high end on the carpet and the pad and I'm glad we did. It has held up really well and looks "almost" brand new. You should certainly check them out, they are right around the corner from Home Depot so you can do some comparison shopping as well.

This Peet's location is tucked away and while it doesn't have a lot of indoor seating it does have plenty of room to sit outside. The coffee is of course awesome and if you buy a pound of coffee you get a cup on the house. Sort of a win/win.

The selection is great and for the most part, the prices are pretty fair. We bought tile from them and they got it for us right away and they also helped us find someone to install it. The quoted install price was $18 a square foot (on top of the tile cost) so be prepared for a little sticker shock.

Here's the rub. You need to measure carefully so you don't have too much extra tile because if you don't take in stock tile you can't return it... at all... not even with a restocking fee. In out case we have about 3 boxes of tile left over $300.

Does anybody out there need some 8x12 porcelain tile? It's very tasteful.

It is very busy for a chain restaurant, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. It's a big place, but if you get there during the rush (5:30 - 7:30) you can be waiting anywhere from 20 - 45 minutes. The food is great, but if I see people milling around outside, I tend to go down to Joey Basil's.

If you get in, try the seafood portafino (sp?) it's excellent.

I usually get the pizza, but they have a full lunch and dinner menu with sandwiches, salads, pasta, steaks, etc. The also have a full bar and an area with video games for the kids. They also have a pool table for the big kids. The food is above average and I usually go there when the Olive Garden is too packed to get in.

What I like about Sushi Harbor is that they have an excellent selection of appetizers. I normally skip the traditional nigiri and rolls and just order from the appetizer menu. Don't get me wrong, the sushi is pretty tasty, but I am fond of the gyoza and sunomono. Also the donburi is truly excellent. Try the oyoko don (sp?) Also cool is that they play that South American pan pipe music instead of the plunky traditional Japanese stuff. They are a must try if you happen to find yourself at The Hub around lunch or dinner.

We went to the Plumbery when our original shop (Tubz) said it would take 6 weeks to get the decorative cover for our shower valve. The Plumbery had it in stock in their Hayward warehouse and we got the part in 2 days shipped right to our house. Best of all it was about $30 less than Tubz. Still not cheap, but every bit counts. The sales staff was also very friendly and helpful. The total transaction too about 10 minutes. How cool is that?

We went to Tubz to look a shower valves for our bathroom remodel. They have a good selection of what are considered premium fixtures (not the Home Depot or Lowes stuff) that have lifetime warranties and are very designer. We bought a shower head, an shower arm, valve (rough in), decorative cover, and a toilet. The cost for these items was.... $1800. OK, so it's a one time purchase. Just get ready for a little sticker shock before you got check them out.

This is a sushi lover's hangout. It has nice fresh sushi rolls and nigiri at decent prices. If you like uni, they usually have the really good stuff. If you like the sushi that smothered in mayonnaise and has nuts and chews, this place is not for you.

Try the gyoza, it's great. Also get once of the special rolls that has 3 colors of roe sprinkled on the top (the exact name escapes me)

Oh, and ignore the "from the web" reviews, this place is a sushi restaurant and does not serve any pizza :-)

Bizarre, this was not what I reviewed!!

I've only eaten there a couple of times, but it has been tasty and the prices are fair. One of the times there was a softball team filling the place and that slowed down the service, but I think that was an odd case. I will definitely give them another try.

This is the old style hotel that you remember from way back when. My wife and I actually got married in their courtyard. I was sad to hear they are closing the doors on this gem.

I have never stayed there, but I did sit in the lobby and enjoy a $7 Sierra Nevada :-/ I could have paid that price and an A's game and gotten some sports instead of a stuffy bartender. The atmosphere was elegant, but it was not exactly my style.

They helped my mom get her sick dog healthy with care and understanding. Then when that sad day came and old Dumpy finally passed away, they made the very difficult situation much better. You can trust them to take great care of your pets.

Dr. Wat handled my dental implant (ouch) and my son's wisdom teeth (double ouch) and he was totally awesome. No pain, complications and extra personalized service. Highly recommended if you need the services of an Oral Surgeon.

I bought my Marshall amp from Aantone. When I got it home I noticed the reverb was not working quite right. I took it back and he replaced it without any questions. That is how Aantone does business. He is fair honest and you can trust him.

He is a small show so don't expect a lot of inventory or super low prices, but the prices are fair and I still go there when I need strings.

I go there to get my guitar strings and such, but like any great music stores in the area, you can also just hang out and try out a guitar off the big wall. It is a great way to try a new ax without all the guilt associated with buying a guitar you will only use once or twice a year.

They also have keyboards, drums, wind and brass instruments, they do repairs, and they give lessons.

Don;t be afraid to talk to the staff they don't pressure you to buy anything.

I have had a number of meals here, and sometimes they are excellent and other times it was "what the..."

I usually avoid the specials if they have pork or capers. (the pork tends the be overcooked and the capers are usually a bit much on whatever they are served on)

I can recommend the tortellini, it has never disappointed and unlike other Italian restaurants the portions don't leave you stuffed,

Oh, and pass on the home made gellato, it is full of ice crystals.

I haven't tried everything, but it has the best chicken curry I have had in Fremont (now that the Copper Chimney is gone). The tandori wraps are pretty good. I really like the butter chicken that is the Wednesday special. The naan is fresh and excellent. I usually get an extra one to handle all the tasty sauce.

The seats are hard, the service is a little odd. The guy at the counter makes you think you don't belong there and that he doesn't want you to come back, but I think he is just always having a bad day. This is probably why I never leave a tip in the jar.

For the Noob:
I recommend you get the chicken curry ala-carte. The dinner is just too much food and it's pretty expensive to get the rice and salad.

I'm not going to lie, I go to TJs for the great prices on the hard stuff. Check out the scotch and vodka (if you're into it) They also have a good selection of beer at a fair price. The produce is ok, but what they have that most other store's don't have is gourmet tapas and other small dishes in the frozen section. You can get cool stuff like shrimp wraps and calamari rings that taste great.

Avoid the meat. It is pretty expensive and to me, the quality is not as good as the regular grocery store right around the corner from them.

This OSH is probably the best kept secret in the tri-city area. There are never any lines when I go there, they have a most everything as the OSH next to my house, and they are right next to highway 84 at the junction of 880. This review might mess things up for me, but what the heck, I don't really want them to go out of business :-)