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“Drag yourselves there for the Dragon Roll!”

Yu Shang

4 of 5 stars
themenz
Rodeo, California, USA
Nov 17, 2009

My wife and I have eaten here perhaps 20 times over the last three years. The food is very good with some dishes bordering on excellent. Service is fast and the ability to order both Japanese and...more

“Veterans Memorial Auditorium - fine theater”

Marin Center

4 of 5 stars
RPF49
Davis, CA
Nov 15, 2009

The Veterans Memorial Auditorium at Marin Center is a very nice theater that hosts a wide variety of concerts and other cultural events. My first visit was to attend the Buddy Guy and Elvin Bishop...more

“The best place I've lived in states”
5 of 5 stars
cainbox
San Francisco
Dec 3, 2008

My job requires me to change states almost every year and I've experience the brr cold of east, sunshine of west and the vast lands of midwest. The best place I like is marin county where I am staying...more

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