Ok, this may not be helpful, but a few months ago, we were talking to the owner of Lashers in Long Beach (a great place) and he mentioned he was going to be opening up a steak place there. This is what his website says about it: "...

. On most nights out, we would be more adventurous. Our server, Melissa, was just the right balance of professional and friendly, as were the other dining room staff we encountered. The room was pretty much full for an early,...

's sea bass too. We brought in our cake from Susina. I don’t know if the Ebell is in your price range, but their food is really tops. I also like the Old Hollywood feel of the place. Melissa Allen, who runs things there, is...

try links below listings of no-corkage or sorta no-corkage fees. Looks like Lasher's in L.B. is a sorta...Memphis and Melting Pot various OC locations. http://www.localwineevents.com/Long-Beach-Wine/BYOB-restaurants.html...

We’ve only tried a box of assorted chocolates so far. They were great; a very interesting and delicious variety. By comparison, has anyone tried the new extension of Sweet Melissa's (I forget the name) with icecream and the...

of the flavors and the composition of the dish as a whole lacked the fatty, earthy, smoky, mysterious richness of properly made cassoulet. A server later told me that she thought it was the weakest dish on their menu. You can...

there was a lot of fat on it. For a not-so-expensive evening in Banff, the Elk & Oarsman pub is a good choice for lunch or dinner. For breakfast, Melissa's is a top choice with locals and tourists. Get there early, otherwise...

Italian, buffo tomato salad. Christy’s for best italian in LB, everything’s good. Lasher's for atmosphere, somewhat pricey Continental. 555 Ocean for pricey but tasty nicely done steaks & sides. Open Sesame for simple...

on to the main course: roasted rack of lamb with sweet garlic sauce, fingerling potatoes and asparagus - a wonderful meal all around, the lamb had a slightly gamey taste, roasted just right (medium, even though the server...

. The food was fantastic, but the service was probably the slowest I’ve ever had. We waited over an hour for our food after we placed our order with the server; it didn’t come out until my husband went in and asked...

Have not eaten at Fifth Floor since the chef change but Melissa was outstanding at Charles Nob Hill and it’s my guess she’s doing an outstanding job at Fifth Floor. Since Ron Siegel left Masa’s I’ve not...

There’s a terrific new place in Salem called Passage to India. I went there in August and just asked the server to bring us a “sampler” for 4 ppl, which he happily accommodated. Everything is prepared well and...

. Service was friendly but confused. The server didn’t seem to understand we wanted to share and it took several tries for her to bring us extra plates and bowls. Not a bad choice if you’re going to the Kabuki or...

was packed we had two servers who paid almost constant attention to us. I strongly recommend Pier W but would suggest that you make reservations if you want a window seat with a city view.

find their ribs to be too fatty but a friend advise giving the server $2 to pass to kitchen staff as tip and ask that ribs be separated into individual ribs and tossed back on grill for a few minutes before serving to cook off...