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Hi,
we’re four guys, and we’ve put together Westminster’s restaurant scene in an app called Vota. The concept is simple: you see two places side by side (for example Famille vs. Kachina Southwestern Grill), you choose the place you’d rather go to, and the ranking updates instantly. The more people vote, the more accurate the list gets over time. There are still a few duplicates here and there, but I’m continuously cleaning up the data.

Here’s the iPhone version, with categories that actually fit Westminster’s food scene:
https://apps.apple.com/app/vota-restaurant-ratings/id6744969212

And here’s the Android version (finally live):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vota.app

P.S. I’m not from Westminster (I live in Gothenburg). I’m not collecting data, not selling anything, and the app does not use AI-generated content. I’m posting in a few different subreddits because we now support more regions, and I genuinely want honest feedback from people who actually know the area.

u/TheShynola — 8 days ago
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Car rental insurance - from the car rental place vs credit card...your experience?

I am curious how these have worked out? Especially for high deposit situations. Cynical me says the car agency will come up with excuses and not cover.

A couple of years ago, I rented with car agency insurance and the staff did 't even want to check the car because I had full cover I asked them to just confirm fuel was full.

Another time, I used credit card coverage (Mastercard Global), had some small scratches on the roof and had to file lots of documents. The credit card insurance dragged their feet and closed the claim...did not pay.

I am curious to hear from those who got the damage insurance and had some minor scraps / scratches / flat tire? Did you get you full deposit back after a week or so?

How about a major accident? Say with a police report?

For EU residents - does your existing insurance from your home country cover you in Azores?

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u/termacct — 11 days ago
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Flores in late October - A bad idea? & Recommendations

My husband and I booked a trip to the Azores in late October because we love nature and hiking, and want to relax after a busy summer and early fall. We booked 6 nights on Flores because of everything we'd heard about the beautiful scenery and amazing hikes. Recently, though, we read that flights are often cancelled or delayed due to bad weather. Because of this, I got nervous and tried to cancel our accommodation but it is non-refundable. So, we will be going there and staying in Faja Grande (and will be renting a car). A few questions:

  1. Is the weather really that bad in late October?

  2. How likely is our flight to get canceled around this time?

  3. How are the hiking trails around that time?

  4. Other than hiking, are there any other activities that you recommend?

  5. Are most restaurants still open on the island in October? Do we need reservations?

Any help would be so appreciated!

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u/s0sauc3y — 11 days ago