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Coffee Weekend - Dallas - The Lounge ( 4/10 Cappuccino Rating)

Food & Drink The Lounge Review A disappointing stop for local coffee 4/10 Cappuccino Rating 1 Cafe Visited 0 Espresso Shots Detected Section I The Experience I recently checked out The Lounge, and frankly, the experience was underwhelming. While it technically ranks as slightly better than Ascension, that isn't saying much in terms of overall quality.   The Coffee Quality The main highlight of the visit—or lack thereof—was the beverage service. The cappuccino tasted mostly like warm milk, and the staff seemed to completely forget to include the espresso. → Cappuccino — A disappointing cup that suffered from a lack of actual espresso and an excess of warm milk. Note: If you are looking for a quality pick-me-up, you might want to skip this spot until they refine their espresso-to-milk ratio. Item Rating Quality Cappuccino 4/10 Underwhelming Espresso N/A Missing Have you visited The Lounge? Let me know if your experience was any better than mine.

Timex Mk1 Mechanical Field Watch

Gear Review Timex MK1 Mechanical Field Watch Review A military-inspired staple for the budget-conscious collector $79 Price 43 Hours Power Reserve +10 seconds/day Accuracy Table of Contents ① Overview ② Initial Impressions ③ Performance Review ④ Final Thoughts & Update Section I Overview I recently purchased the Timex MK1 Mechanical Field Watch for $79 on Timex’s website, thanks to a 50% off sale and an additional 20% discount code (EXTRA20). The MK1 has a design that reminds me of my Zenith, and I plan to retire that watch and replace it with this Timex. It seems to fit into the Seiko 5 grade category—simple, fun, and casual, which suits my style well.   Specifications → Case Material — Stainless Steel → Case Diameter — 36mm → Case Height — 11.5mm → Lug Width — 18mm → Water Resistance — 50 meters → Movement — Mechanical (Seagull ST6?) → Accuracy — +11 seconds/day → Frequency — 21,600 bph (3 Hz) → Power Reserve — 43 hours Section II Initial Impressions Upon receivi...

2022 - iPhone 14 - Time to Upgrade already?

Gear Review iPhone 14 Pro Upgrade Journey *Reflecting on a two-year leap from the iPhone 11 to the 14 Pro* ~2 Years between upgrades 3 Years planned lifespan $200 Upgrade price Table of Contents ① Research and Options ② Purchase and Technical Specifications ③ Long-term Ownership   Section I Research and Options After owning the iPhone 11 since 2020, it was finally time for an upgrade. The aging 4G connectivity and lack of an OLED screen made me feel the tech was dated, so I began exploring options for a new device. With the iPhone 14 series about to be released in September, I had several choices: → iPhone 14 Pro — The primary contender featuring a faster chip and improved display. → iPhone 14 Pro Max — The larger variant, considered for its screen utility. → iPhone 13 Pro — The previous generation model, reviewed as a budget-conscious alternative. Evaluating the Choices → iPhone 14 Pro — This became my top choice. It promised a faster chip, 120 Hz OLED display, and signific...