Louie

My wife and I are going to Lisbon in a few weeks for our honeymoon. We want to treat ourselves to a couple of nice dinners while we're there. We made a reservation at the Alcantara Cafe, but we're trying to decide on one more spot. I've seen reviews of several (Restaurant XL, O'Nobre, etc.) but I'd like to get some input from someone who's been there, if possible. Anyone have suggestions?

Looking to buy an all-in-one desktop, and I'm trying to decide between the Sony Vaio VGC-JS160J/S and an iMac. Not an expert on computers, so any advice would be appreciated!

I have Darren McFadden, Marshawn Lynch and Chris Johnson as my three running backs in my fantasy league. I need to start two of them--any thoughts on which two? McFadden didn't have great numbers in Week 1, but the Raiders got behind early and didn't run much through the game. Lynch and Johnson both had good first games.

I'm looking to buy a treadmill for my home. I want something that folds, so it could be stored either in a deep closet or under a bed, etc. I don't need something too hardcore (I'm a jogger, not a runner), and I'd like to spend less than $1000, if possible. Any recommendations?

We just made an offer on a condo in Lincoln Park in Chicago. It was listed at $475k, the seller bought for $385k three years ago and has made a few improvements (new kitchen & bathroom). We offered $435k, and they've just countered with $469k. What should we come back with?

We want to find one place in the city (not a church) to have our wedding and the reception. We'd rather not do a hotel, if possible. We looked into Cafe Brauer but it looks a little out of our price range. Thoughts?

Should I start Marshawn Lynch against Pittsburgh, or Deshaun Foster against Houston? Lynch I think is a better back, but Pittsburgh's defense is pretty tough.

I want to get a tattoo for finishing law school, but can't decide what. I don't want anything obvious (scales of justice, gavel). Ideas?

My car's automatic transmission is in trouble, and I'm told I need to get the 2nd and 3rd gear bands replaced. Any idea how much I should expect this to cost?

Anybody know a site/etc. that lists which stores currently have them in stock? I'm in Chicago, and I'm trying to track one down.

I'm starting a job in the finance department of a law firm in the fall, and I'll be working primarily in securitization. I don't know exactly what it is (which they say isn't a problem), but I'd like to get a general overview before I start. Any recommended "primers" or hornbook-type sources to check out?

I'm thinking about buying a house/condo, and I'm trying to figure out how much I should save for a downpayment. Any guidelines on what is usually required? 10%? More? Thanks.

I'm going to get one of 'em, and I can't decide which. I'm not huge on FPS games, I like sports and adventure games more. Thoughts?

She quit pooping in the litter when she was 1 y.o. (still pees in it, though). She now poops around the house. We've tried different litters, and even moving the box around. She just keeps pooping on the floor. Our other cat uses the litter without problem. What can we do?