http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/caribbeandiver Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:29:03 GMT Reviews by caribbeandiver http://www.viewpoints.com/Madam-Mams-Austin-TX-review-19c11 Madam Mam's is hands down the best Thai in Austin, TX.   When a friend of mine and I returned from 3 weeks in Thailand we started missing the fantastic Thai cuisine in no time.  Luckily, we had Madam Mams to enjoy.  The first week back we took a break, but the following week we were in twice.  After that, it became a month-long Mam-fest.  Each time we tried a different dish and each time we were blown away.  From the spring rolls to the soups (guay teaw tom yum gai and guay teaw yum mo are the best) to the pad thai and the guay teaw kua gai, everything we tried seemed better than the last.  The location on Westgate is bright and decorated in a fun, eclectic way and has always offered efficient, if somewhat impersonal service.  Don't expect to become best friends with your waitperson, and you should have an enjoyable... Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:29:03 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Madam-Mams-Austin-TX-review-19c11 caribbeandiver 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Netflix-review-ec963 With the convenience of home-delivery, a phenomenal selection, and a great price, Netflix is a site that I've grown addicted to.  From the most obscure foreign films to the hotest new releases, I've yet to search for a movie I couldn't find.  It's a great service with a lot of benefits to those who see a preview and think "wow, I want to see that, but not badly enough to hit the theater for".  Place it in your queue and before you know it, it has turned up at your front door ready for your viewing. ... Wed, 20 Feb 2008 01:07:26 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Netflix-review-ec963 caribbeandiver 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Domaine-Carneros-Brut-750ml-review-36630 As someone who's birthday falls on New Year's Eve, I've tried my fair share of sparkling wines.  When I was visiting San Francisco last fall, I decided to spend the day in the wine country.  While at the first stop, I had the great fortune to meet a lovely local couple who were taking friends on a tasting day.  They recommended we visit Domaine Carneros and recommended we taste the Pinot Noir and the Brut.  Taking their advice, we arrived and settled on the gorgeous patio overlooking the vineyards.  We ordered various flights and when the first bubbles began playing with my nose, I knew I had found a new favorite sparkling wine.  With a rich bouquet of citrus, pears, and spice, it's a treat for the palate as well as for the nose.  As our server explained, "The 2004 cuvée is composed of 61% pinot noir, 37% chardonnary and 2% pinot blanc."  The wine has been aged for three years prior to release and will further age gracefully in your... Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:15:26 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Domaine-Carneros-Brut-750ml-review-36630 caribbeandiver 5