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Elaine Courtney

Elaine Courtney

Alien from Mars, in love with life on Earth.

Los Angeles, CA · Superuser icon?Superuser Level 3
  • 102 Tips
  • 109 Followers
  • 94 Following
  • 15 Lists
Elaine's Lists in All Cities
  • San Diego
  • San Francisco
  • Boston
  • Singapore
  • Brookline
  • Carlsbad
  • La Jolla
  • San Marcos
  • Vista
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Elaine's Top Cities
San Diego
3 Lists Created · 18 Tips
San Francisco
1 List Created · 18 Tips
Boston
1 List Created · 14 Tips
Singapore
1 List Created · 7 Tips
Brookline
1 List Created · 7 Tips
Carlsbad
2 Lists Created · 4 Tips
La Jolla
1 List Created · 5 Tips
San Marcos
1 List Created · 4 Tips
Vista
1 List Created · 3 Tips
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Elaine's Recent Lists
Elaine Courtney
25 places updated July 5, 2016
Boston has some great gems! Even though I've only been here for 1.5 years there are some amazing places I'd be happy to go back to again and again. Here's the shortlist (not necessarily by merit)!
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Elaine Courtney
21 places updated June 3, 2014
Everything yummy / old school / from my childhood that I've missed back in Singapore. Missing Tembeling Rd Wanton Mee (now closed).
Elaine Courtney
5 places updated March 19, 2016
Feeling British? Love tea? These are my favorite picks for a jolly spot of brown joy, scones, sandwiches and pastries. Throw in the lemon curd (and a glass of bubbly) and I'm in paradise!
Elaine Courtney
17 places updated June 3, 2014
Working in an SD startup has led me to the discovery of ambrosial treats offered in this list. From pizza to duck confit to the most divine cup of Silver Jasmine, SD is a surprising food haven! Enjoy.
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Elaine Courtney
31 places updated July 3, 2014
From sushi to paleolithic salads, Neapolitan meatballs to cream puffs, these places define what beautiful SF, my home v2.0, is to me - gastronomically speaking. I'm constantly adding more places!
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Elaine Courtney
29 places updated June 3, 2014
Living in SD as an undergrad has led me to the discovery of ambrosial treats offered in this list. From phở to lobster tacos to the most delectable slab of steak, SD is a surprising food haven! Enjoy.
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    "My boyfriend thinks they have the best espressos. Their beans are so expertly roasted the coffees taste almost chocolatey. Do yourself a favor and get your coffee here!"
    Elaine CourtneyElaine Courtney · July 5, 2016
    Coffee Shop
    · Boston, United States
    9.1
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    "Brunch here is amazing. Breakfast pizza, anti-benedict, grilled chicken sandwich are all must-haves! Wash everything down with a pint of Rising Tide Ishmael and you'll be golden."
    Elaine CourtneyElaine Courtney · March 19, 2016
    Gastropub
    · Cambridge, United States
    8.7
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    "Best. Ice-cream. Ever. If I'm feeling a teensy bit less indulgent I get a malted chocolate shake. Literally craving one now as I type this."
    Elaine CourtneyElaine Courtney · March 19, 2016
    Ice Cream
    · Boston, United States
    8.0
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    "Really nice contemporary tea service that goes on till late - excellent location to unwind!"
    Elaine CourtneyElaine Courtney · March 19, 2016
    Hotel
    · Boston, United States
    8.5
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    "Their pasta kills me. SOOOO good! Anything with seafood in it is just perfect. Best of Napoli indeed!"
    Elaine CourtneyElaine Courtney · March 19, 2016
    Italian
    · Boston, United States
    8.1
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    "When Alex used to work there he made the BEST MOCHA my boyfriend and I had in our lives. They also have some yummy onigiri - get the spicy tuna ones!"
    Elaine CourtneyElaine Courtney · March 19, 2016
    Bakery
    · Brookline, United States
    8.3