A few thoughts: Cafe Jacqueline on upper Grant – dim lights, soft music, and the most amazing souffles (both savory and dessert), prepared by the same woman for decades now [moderate+] Fleur de Lys, Sutter, between Jones and...

in Beachwood, Fire is farther at Shaker Square but excellent Paladar is getting RAVE reviews – just opened near Eton italian – Marotta’s on Cedar near Lee is fabulous, I liked Geraci’s on Warrensville Center...

of steak-oriented places: Jar, Mastro’s, Boa (which one?), The Grill on the Alley. I’m looking for the strongest possible combination of beef quality and worthwhile sides. Price isn’t too much of an issue, but...

I would recommend Jack's, Tapenade, 910, Market, Blanca, Parallel 33, 1500 Ocean, Dobson’s, or the Wine Sellar Brasserie. If you are looking for good seafood in the Downtown area, Oceanaire Seafood Room is pretty good. It...

, that sounds like a sad state of affairs, oh, well, how are the prices? is it that much cheaper than the heavy hitters? i may as well go to taylor's then. or maybe ruth’s or morton’s

It is a little outside of downtown, but Taylor's fits your citeria perfectly. Good steaks and martinis, very old school, and an interesting crowd. The price to quality ratio is very high and it is slightly more adventurous than...

Cafe Chloe 7 Marine Room 6 Pamplemousse Grille 6 Tapenade 5 Azul 5 Indigo Grill 5 Star of the Sea 4 Ba Ren 4 Donovan’s 4 J. Taylor's (L’Auberge restaurant) 4 Mama Testa 3 Dumpling Inn 3 Mille Flueurs 3 Bertrand at Mr. A’s 3...

Check out Taylor's Meat Market in Sierra Madre. Per mapquest, it’s about 20 miles from Claremont. I got a prime rib roast there for Christmas a couple of years ago, and it was absolutely delicious. Taylor's Ol Fashioned Meat...

runner right now seems to be Taylor's Refresher, but I’m sure there are other places I can’t think of... I am looking in the SOMA/South Beach and FIDI areas, and will also be near Ferry Building. TIA!

The counter at Jack's Fish Spot in the market. You’re right, it’s not the best time of year – but with our lovely Junuary weather you wouldn’t know the summer solstice was next weekend.

While it is less expensive than those you mention, it is nothing special. If you want a similarly priced yet better steak, go to Taylor's at 3361 W. 8th St. Ate at Porterhouse twice, which as it turned out was once too often. I...

as the Housewive’s Market within the Swan’s complex.” http://www.sfgate.com/traveler/guide/eastbay/neighborhoods/ Reports about other shops: Taylor's Sausage – home-made pork cracklings & the prettiest spareribs...

1. Goat brie, fried sage, slow scrambled eggs, and prosciutto; avocado, if I can get it 2. Thick slice of tomato, red onion, poached egg, gouda, and Canadian bacon 3. Marmite, fried egg, pepper jack cheese (workday morning...

No thoroughgoing Oyster expedition would be complete without a stop at Jack's Fish Spot. The oysters are definitely fresh. The setting is definitely, well, Jack's... For condiment, do not expect a champagne anything, but there...

is excellent, although you would have to drive elsewhere to do the ceremony and dancing. Jack's La Jolla Formal Dining Room has very good food, modernly chic atmosphere. There is an outdoor bar which lends itself to dancing,...