18 is supposed to be fun!! Loring is a good idea and I would suggest Chino Latino. Loud vibe, both vegetarian and fish options, plus I am pretty sure they will make the young ladies some fancy “mocktails” too.

, etc – I’ve seen mixed reviews but I like it) Chino Latino (this can be kind of a meat market, but the food’s pretty good and on a Sunday it’s likely to be calm)

I’m looking for a spot for 10-15 of us to gather for drinks and maybe a casual dinner—I don’t want it to be over-the-top expensive, but I’m bored with the old haunts (Chino Latino, Pizza Luce, Solera). Any...

Chino Latino in Uptown does a whole pig roast dinner for a lot of people in house that you have to book in advance. If you give them a call, they might deliver the meal or let you order just the pig.

Salut Bar Americain is a casual French bistro. It is not a chain, and is owned by the 3 gentlemen who also own Manny’s, Chino Latino, Figlio, Good Earth, & Muffeletas. They have a great chef, and great casual French food,...

and the service was incredible. It sounded like the other person was looking for a scene — more in the Tonic/Chino Latino mold. For food and fine dining, Cosmos is better than Red.

). A quick cab ride to the Uptown neighborhood would let you try Auriga or Chino Latino (always a good bet for a larger group since they serve family style). At about 14th and Nicollet (probably walkable from your hotel is a new...

For lunch try The Mission-SoMa. This is the sister restaurant to the other Mission restaurants located in Mission Beach and North Park and serves the same “Chino Latino” cuisine. Breakfast includes good pancakes (Banana...

I’m a little skeptical about what’s happening with Chino Latino food in NYC. I ate recently at Flor de Mayo in Manhattan, which appears to be a Chino/Peruvian restaurant and it is barely different from either Chinese...

Chino Latino in Uptown comes to mind, as they have a lot of variety on their menu and a fun atmosphere for tails and kicking off the evening. Or Chiang Mai Thai. Downtown I might suggest Solera, Barrio or Masa. Masa is the most...

unstuffy vibe. I plan regular nights out for my wife and I and two other early-30s couples, as well as my last few birthdays and looking for similar criteria, we’ve done Masa, 20.21, Five, Chino Latino, Babalu, 112, Azia, El...

Be careful with Buddha Bar it has been going for quite a long time and is no longer the hot spot (by about 10 years). When we visited there were lots and lots of suits and chinos & sports coats – on a Saturday night! I...

For awesome, fresh and unusual pad thai I’d try Chino Latino in MSP. Their take on the traditional dish is a breath of fresh air. And the Margaritas are terrific.

Azia is comfy indeed. On the same note, the Pea Lounge @ Erte .. it’s separate from the restaurant.. but no sofas! Chino Latino front area may be reserve-able, but loud. Haven’t been there for a few years so it may not...

-Mexican/S.American category, I’ll stick my neck out and say, I like Chino Latino. I’ve never been disappointed, their “carne asada” was superb last time I had it, and I love the atmosphere there. This may...