Giant Squid Summer School Challenge #3 "Restaurant Review"
As part of the Giant Squid Summer School, participating Giants receive a specific weekly lensmaking challenge. They have a week to work on the lens, and then post it below to "turn in" their homework and show that it's done.
Week three took us on a tour of the Giants favorite eateries. We asked:
What's your favorite local restaurant? Who has the best burgers in town? Which diner make the best breakfast you've every had? Show off your home town eatery! Take some great photos, review their menu, showcase your Top 10 favorite desserts. Get creative!
Are you a world traveler? Showcase your favorite places to eat while you're on vacation. Do they make great Western Omelets in Nevada? Is France the best place for Crepes? Is New England Crab Chowder really all it's cracked up to be? Let us know.
Here's what the Giant Squid Summer School Class of 2009 came up with!
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Lensmaking Challenge #3: Restaurant Review
Photo appears courtesy of Claudia Snell with thanks to CreativeCommons.org.
Giants: Add Your Week #3 "Restaurant Review" Lenses Here
If you don't add them to the list, they don't count toward graduation!
And hey, who said you had to stop at just one? If you want Extra Credit, go ahead and list all the Week #3 lenses you made for the Summer School! As long as they're on topic and part of the challenge, that is.
If you have to skip a week of class, don't worry! You can always come back before Graduation and add your Week #3 "Restaurant Review" lens here.
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Kabetogama the Gateway to Voyageurs National Park
Kabetogama Lake is the gateway to God's Country and is the only national park in the State of Minnesota in the United States of America. Voyageurs Nat...9 points
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Fifties Diner in Vancouver, BC
My first impression review of Sunshine Diner in Vancouver, BC? 'Wow! I love this diner!'A special fifties milkshake outing was planned by our Recreati...7 points
3
Los Banditos Mexican Restaurant
The first time I experience Mexican food in Green Bay Wisconsin was at a small restaurant on the east side of town called Los Banditos. At that time t...6 points
4
The Swedish smörgåsbord
The Swedish Smorgasbord (smörgåsbord) is world famous. It is a rich way of offering a meal. Many restaurants have this feature especially around chris...6 points
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Salsarita's Fresh Cantina
Salsarita's is a fairly new franchise. The concept was first created in 2000 and it's based out of Charlotte, NC. It offers a casual atmospere where c...5 points
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Las Palomas Restaurant - Puerto Vallarta
My husband and I have spent many a winter down in sunny Puerto Vallarta so we've checked out the local restaurant scene over the years. One of the hig...5 points
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Papa Johns Pizza
Wow-this week's assignment in Giant Squid Summer School is a toughie for me! My husband and I do not eat in restaurants, especially since I was diagno...4 points
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Flying Fish Grill in Half Moon Bay, CA
I had to get in on the fun this week! Here's my restaurant lens about the best place for fish tacos EVER. -- Megan4 points
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Cinderella's Royal Table
Yes you really can dine inside Disney's Magic Kingdom Castle at Cinderella's Royal Table. This magical place to dine is the most popular restaurant in...4 points
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What a vegetarian single girl eats
I'm in the Giant Squid summer school - this week we are challenged to write about our favorite restaurant. We were told we could take that liberally -...4 points
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Our Favorite Resturant - Our Own Kitchen
Looking for options for traditional fast food recipes was something I started doing even before I started teaching Nutrition. Since teaching Nutrition...4 points
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La Villa Restaurant
Welcome! this lens is for week three of giant squid summer school. The topic is to rate one of my favorite restaurants in my home town of Chicago. My...4 points
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Vitello's Restaurant in Studio City, California
by Kim Giancaterino4 points
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Healthy Meals in 5 Minutes
This lens is about my favorite fast food place - my own kitchen. I work a bunch of hours so I need to have some fast meals otherwise I won't eat, or w...4 points
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Wine Country Gardens in Defiance, MO
Wine Country Gardens is only 45 minutes from downtown St. Louis, but the country living atmosphere makes you feel as if you were a world away.Set on a...3 points
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Marina Jack's in Sarasota, FL
Marina Jack's restaurant is located downtown in the Sarasota Marina, right on Sarasota Bay. They have fine dining upstairs and casual dining on the fi...3 points
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Sarasota Restaurant Guide
I live in this area and have been asked several times by tourists to recommend a good restaurant. So, this eating guide is my way of helping visitors...3 points
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The Skylon Tower - Revolving Restaurant
The Skylon Tower is located in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This tower features a world-famous revolving restaurant. This is the largest structure that ove...3 points
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Meyer's Latin Flair in Jacksonville, FL
Meyer's Latin Flair is our new favorite local restaurant. In addition to the most delicious spicy fish, my personal favorite, a special perk of Meyer'...3 points
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Red Lobster Ottawa Seafood Restaurant Review
Red Lobster for the seafood lover in you!3 points
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Hard Rock Cafe T-Shirts & The Ottawa Restaurant
Do you eat at the HRC for the food or the atmosphere?3 points
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Something Special At Sips Artisan Bistro
A tantalizing Tapas Bar...fit for a Queen Bee or a King Tut!3 points
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Eating in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay is near the Northern tip of Lake Superior close to the Manitoba and Minnesota borders. It is known for it's long winters and warm (but sho...3 points
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Xing's Panda Palace
Xing's Panda Palace is our favorite restaurant in Bellingham, Washington. You can always count on the food being wonderful. We don't know if it is aut...3 points
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Judy's on Cherry: Hearth-fired Euro Cafe in Reading, PA
'Gorgeous food served in a warm, inviting atmosphere'Judy's on Cherry in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania features unique Mediterranean-influenced dishe...3 points
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The Best Italian Restaurants in the North End of Boston
Look no further than the North End of Boston for the best Italian food in New England (and possibly the country), the best pizza, bakeries, and sandwi...3 points
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Favorite San Francisco Restaurants
Famed chef Wolfgang Puck was once asked in an interview which city he preferred to cook in, Los Angeles or San Francisco. His answer was San Francisco...3 points
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http://best.mexican-food-in-the-uk.ever.com/
The Fiesta Mexicana serves up the best Mexican food I have ever tasted in the UK.<br /><br /><br />
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From the moment you walk in the door, you are greeted by warm and f...3 points
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Best Restaurants Morgantown WV
When it came to thinking about the best restaurant in Morgantown, WV, I couldn't just pick one. I have favorites for various reasons.Have you ever par...3 points
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Sarastro - The Opera Themed Restaurant In Covent Garden, London!
Eating at Sarastro is an experience in every sense of the word!Situated right in the heart of London's Theatreland/Covent Garden, the owners of Sarast...3 points
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Elephants Deli - A Great Portland Place to Meet and Eat
Elephants Deli in Portland, Oregon is a delight. Casual, yet at the same time elegant, this super yummy and fun hot-spot is a 'don't miss' destination...3 points
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Melbourne Restaurants
Melbourne is the wining and dining capital of Australia, with one restaurant for every 30 people who live here. That means, even with a population of...3 points
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Vegetarian Food Variety
I am a vegetarian food fan.I like variety in vegetarian food.This is part of Giant Squid Masters Degree.Vegetarian food is tasty,healthy and colorful.3 points
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Where To Get The Best Curry In Bradford
I absolutely love Indian food so I consider myself fortunate enough to live near Bradford, widely regarded as the Curry Capital of the north.We have a...3 points
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Panera Bread - A Restaurant Review
I was recently asked to write a review of a restaurant, and since Panera Bread is one of my favorites, that's who I chose to do my review on!Panera Br...3 points
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Big Top Candy Shop - My Favorite "Restaurant"!
'What's your favorite restaurant?', they asked this chef. I love sweet breakfast foods: milk, cake, graham crackers, espresso, bacon...'BIG TOP CANDY...3 points
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The Wagon Wheel in South Carolina
Down in the country in Chester County, South Carolina, the Wagon Wheel is everybody's favorite place to eat. Even though we live about 25 miles from t...3 points
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El Sombrero Restaurant Otherwise Known as The Hat
We have a local restaurant that serves the best salsa on the planet.One of my favorite local restaurants is El Sombrero, otherwise known to some of th...3 points
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Antique Restaurant
I don't have an appetite this week or I would have taken you all to my favorite Greek restaurant in downtown Lancaster PA called Gyros.This unique est...3 points
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Rainforest Cafe - Boston, MA
Rainforest Cafe is 'a wild place to shop and eat' and a dining experience you will unlikely ever forget! It is a tropical rainforest themed restaurant...3 points
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Pierogies Plus Pittsburgh
My favorite restaurant is Pierogies Plus. They make one of Pittsburgh's favorite ethnic food traditions, pierogies! At Pierogies Plus, located in McKe...3 points
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The Wildflower Café - Arcata, California - A Vegetarian Restaurant
If you're a vegetarian traveler you can't ask for a better place to be hungry than Arcata, California. Why? Because you're very likely to find excelle...3 points
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Sonic Drive-In, My Favorite for Fast Food and Fun
It isn't fancy, it isn't at all exclusive, but Sonic Drive-In is one of our very favorite places for a quick, delicious meal, for a cold drink to cool...3 points
44
Where to eat at Walt Disney World
I admit it. I'm a major Disney fan and I do believe Disney World is 'The Happiest Place on Earth'. Living in New England it's not that easy to just ge...3 points
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Cafe Quince
Ask people for their favourite cafe or shop and almost always it turns out to be a local business, a distinctive little locally-run affair. I try to d...3 points
46
Best Seafood in Phoenix
Ever had fish so sinfully delicious that you secretly swiped your finger across your plate to lift that last flake that wouldn't get on your fork? Tha...3 points
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Meat and Three Restaurants in Birmingham, Alabama
The South is all about the Meat and Three Plate.Just what is Meat and Three? A plate of food with one meat entree and two or three of your favorite ve...3 points
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The Golden Corral (Akron, Ohio)
If you're in the mood for a buffet style meal at a very reasonable price, then you really cannot beat the food at the Golden Corral. Admittedly, it's...3 points
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1826 On The Green
I think it was Pendleton's Mayor Carol Burdette who referred to the Farmers Hall as Pendleton's Front Porch. I really like that term and think that it...3 points
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Restaurant Review: Dye's Gullah Fixin's
If you are lucky enough to find yourself on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina anytime soon, be sure to have one of your meals at a little restauran...3 points
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Al's Hamburger Shop in Green Bay, Wisconsin
Located under a sign that says, 'Al's Hamburgers Eat' is a small white building sandwiched between two larger buildings. In all accounts, it is called...3 points
52
Traditional Lithuanian Dishes
Lithuanians like to eat a lot and enjoy good food. Our traditional cuisine is pretty simple but has a variety of interesting dishes. Rye, potatoes, va...3 points
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My Favorite Fast-Food Items
It seems as though no one fast food restaurant is my favorite. Each one seems to have a favorite item, though. So if I could combine each of my favori...2 points
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Johnny Carinos Italian Kitchen
Italian food is my most favorite cuisine. Give me a pasta dish of some kind and I'm in the dining room of heaven! Currently the local restaurant that...2 points
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A Hint of Sin - Sammy's Ye Old Cider Mill Sends Your Tastebuds To Heaven
Shhhhhh....stay very quiet, and you'll perhaps be able to hear a whisper of the rollicking good times had by secret patrons over 70 years ago....back...2 points
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Mariner's Restaurant - Natchitoches, LA
Mariner's Seafood and Steakhouse is located on the banks of Sibley Lake in Natchitoches, Louisiana and has been in this location for many years. The S...2 points
57
Red Lobster
I was thinking, what would be my favorite lens of all time and of course it would have to be Red Lobster. Even as a little kid, I loved going to Red L...2 points
58
Top Myrtle Beach Margaritas
There are probably thousands of great bars and restaurants in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area. I can't claim to have tried every one, but I go o...2 points
59
Pizza Factory Of New Brighton
This is a review of one of the best Italian Restaurants/Pizza Parlors in my neighborhood.Whether you like your Italian food with your family, with liv...2 points
60
A Redneck Restaurant: The Rocky Mountain Redneck Company Cafe
So where do all the Rednecks go to dine? Why in a Redneck Restaurant of course. In beautiful sunny Cranbrook, British Columbia that fine dining establ...2 points
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Black Sheep Deli
The first time I came to Amherst in 2003 for a conference, every time someone suggested getting together outside the planned group schedule, it was 'L...2 points
62
Yo sushi
Yo! Sushi are a chain of restaurants which started in the UK and now operate world-wide. They specialise in 'Fusion food': asian influenced cusine som...2 points
63
High tea at Sheraton on the Park: a review
Do you love to relax and be waited on in luxurious surroundings? Is tea served with a sense of old time elegance what you like?Afternoon tea at Sherat...2 points
64
Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant - The Best Chinese Food in Fargo/Moorhead
The Shang Hai Chinese Restaurant, located at 3051 25th St SW, Fargo, ND 58103, has the best Chinese food in the Fargo/Moorhead area.After a brief love...2 points
65
Juice Shop - A Review
For some of the best smoothies around - you have to try Juice Shop smoothies. They have less than 2 grams of fat, 375 - 425 calories, and provide 2 -3...2 points
66
The Pink Cadillac Diner
Sometimes the unplanned restaurant stop turns out to be a real find. This was the case when we stopped into the Pink Cadillac Diner for a bite of lunc...2 points
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Irish Tea Room
Idea Girl Consulting - Irish Tea Room located in Irish Design- is a small cafe that serves delicious recipes from Ireland! The meat pies, baked goods,...2 points
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Atlantic Beach N.C. Restaurants ~ Crab's Claw
If Caribbean seafood cuisine is a favorite and you're at or near Atlantic Beach North Carolina, then the Crab's Claw better be one of your destination...2 points
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Get Stuffed! A Review
My husband has often talked of starting a bar or restaurant as he loves cooking. He is not a chef by trade, in fact he works in an office, but he is a...2 points
70
Seasonings- An Imaginary Restaurant
When I was asked to review a restaurant I jumped at the chance to tell everyone about Seasonings- my favourite place to eat in Faerieland. Seasonings...2 points
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Jack's Drive In - Wynantskill, NY
Jack's Drive In is an tradition in the Capital District. It is not gourmet, and not trendy. Vegetarians and super healthy eaters will have a tough tim...2 points
72
The Best Restaurant Ever--Our Kitchen
I would rather eat home made food for many reasons. Some are listed below, but here are a few I want to elaborate on.Food you cook at home can be made...2 points
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Bearfoot Bistro Reviews
Over-hyped, over-rated, over-priced and underwhelming are comments which dominate Bearfoot Bistro Reviews. Overall, the darling of Whistler's restaura...0 points
Previous Assignments
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Summer School Week #1: Turn in your homework here!
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Caption ContestAs part of the Giant Squid Summer School, participating Giants receive a specific weekly lensmaking challenge. They have a week to work on the lens, and then post it below to "turn in" their homework and show that it's done. The very...
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Summer School Week #2: Turn in your homework here!
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Most Prized Possession As part of the Giant Squid Summer School, participating Giants receive a specific weekly lensmaking challenge. They have a week to work on the lens, and then post it below to "turn in" their homework and show that it's done....
Roll Call
Share your thoughts about the restaurant review challenge or just shout some more about your favorite restaurant.
AdrienneJenkins wrote...
If you visit my hometown Vancouver for the Olympics, whatever you do DON'T GO to The Bearfoot Bistro in Whistler. http://www.squidoo.com/bearfoot-bistro-reviews
Posted August 11, 2009
sandyspider wrote...
I just added a second review. I needed to tell about this greasy spoon since it is part of history. http://www.squidoo.com/als-hamburger-shop-in-green-bay-wisconsin
Posted August 02, 2009
WhitePineLane wrote...
Better late than never? I just published my review of Dye's Gullah Fixin's in Hilton Head, South Carolina. Whew!
Posted July 29, 2009
OhMe wrote...
I just published my lens about one of the great restaurants in our little historic town of Pendleton South Carolina called 1826 On The Green at Farmers Hall.
Posted July 25, 2009
KimGiancaterino wrote...
Well, I'm tardy but the lens is finally done. I chose my favorite hangout, Vitello's Restaurant. I'm anxious to check out the other lenses for this challenge.
Posted July 15, 2009
Tipi wrote...
This is a great lens to visit and read all of the guest book comments.
You are a blessing!
Susie
Posted July 11, 2009
JustBon-Crochet-Designs wrote...
Somewhat late with this one, but got it done. I love buffet style eating so my lens highlights Golden Corral.
Posted July 10, 2009
Mickie_G wrote...
In preparation for my recent vacation, I read the book "Road Food". I actually ate at one of the restaurants mentioned in the book and will be writing about it shortly.
Posted July 10, 2009
drifter0658 wrote...
Well...where else would I write a review about? A Biker Bar???!!??......not this time. I love the atmosphere at the Carb's Claw in Atlantic Beach N.C.
Posted July 10, 2009
Sojourn wrote...
Better late than never...just finished this assignment while on vacation miles away from my favorite restaurant. Been there enough I think I still got it covered. :)
Posted July 08, 2009
susannaduffy wrote...
I wrote my assignment sitting in the corner cafe - I've never tried that before and it was a lot of fun. I've never tried a restaurant review lens either but, after this, I'm going to look at some more local businesses.
Posted July 04, 2009
annetteghallowell wrote...
I don't know why I waited until the last minute to make my lens. I had fun writing it and actually had all the information saved to make a lens about it one day. I appreciate the "push"! 5* and a big thank you!
Posted July 03, 2009
Susan52 wrote...
I'm tardy (and so ashamed!) but finally got a chance to finish my lens. Does anyone else like to eat at Sonic?
Posted July 03, 2009
LindaJM wrote...
Fun assignment, once I decided which restaurant to write about... my lens is about the Wildflower Cafe in Arcata, California.
Posted July 03, 2009
ClassyGals wrote...
I really enjoyed promoting Pierogies Plus, one of my favorite food places.
Posted July 02, 2009
WebSpinstress wrote...
Fun assignment! I have many favorite restaurants, but I decided to create a lens on our local Rainforest Cafe. It's not the most renowned food, however it does offer a jungle of a dining experience that's fun for the whole family. :-)
Posted July 02, 2009
Joan4 wrote...
I simply had to focus on our favorite all-you-can-eat Sunday buffet at the Wagon Wheel! fun!
Posted July 02, 2009
chefkeem wrote...
I couldn't help it but be a little 'cheeky' with this assignment. My favorite "restaurant" is the Big Top Candy Shop in Austin, Texas. This place is so much fun and I eat there more often than anywhere else! :-)
Posted July 02, 2009
tirial wrote...
This was a little tricky since we're not eating out at the moment, so I've just focused on my favourite chain. I might expand the lens a bit in future - it turned out better than I thought it would.
Posted July 01, 2009
Tipi wrote...
Just added my Kabetogama the Gateway to Voyageurs National Park local lens assignment for week #3 of Giant Squid Summer School. This is a great idea for a lens!!!
Happy 4th of July to everyone!
Posted July 01, 2009
flighty02 wrote...
This was a bit of a task for me as I don't often eat out, so I'm hoping a few more of my friends will pitch in with reviews to get the ball rolling and make the lens worth visiting.
Posted July 01, 2009
GramaBarb wrote...
Since we are all watching our pennies these days, eating out has to be more than going out for a meal - it has to be special - an event. I recently went to just such a diner - Sunshine Diner - a fifties diner in Vancouver, BC I even took my camera and behaved like a tourist :)..... we had so much fun! Fun to create this lens too.
Posted June 30, 2009
JJNW wrote...
in reply to naturegirl7
I started mine on dial-up too and finished on Wi-Fi after a doctor appt! Ha. What we Squids will go through for our craft!
Mine is up early this time! Elephants Deli in Portland, Oregon. Mega fun and delicious!
Posted June 29, 2009
CDT wrote...
For once, I didn't have to spend days deciding what to write about...Sarastro in Covent Garden is an experience no-one should miss :D
Posted June 29, 2009
naturegirl7 wrote...
I was able to complete the assignment on this stupid dial-up, but will have to wait until I get back to broadband to put the finishing touches on it.
Posted June 29, 2009
P.S. Attention All (Non Giant) RocketMoms
All RocketMoms were invited to take this challenge alongside the Giant Squids, in their own environment. They are welcome to complete this challenge as the lenses will count towards Rocketmoms graduation, but only Giants are eligible for Giant Summer School graduation and for Purple Stars.
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