Asking all hounds – one lunch for 2 only this coming Saturday in Napa Valley. Redd or Martini House? I keep going back and forth. I checked out the menus on both websites and they both look good. I was pulled to Martini...

i read the old posts...people seemed divided on which has the better atmosphere and food. some chose martini house b/c it was cheaper. in looking at their menus online, it is actually more expensive. new/more recent thoughts on...

This weekend my wife and I had dinner at both the Martini House and Terra. She forbid me from taking any notes during our meal, but the following are my recollections. Martini House - We were grateful to get seated within 5 minutes...

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