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Xicohtencatl in Great Barrington
a punch. Service was good, if a bit slow with the place full. We had a table on the porch, which was very pleasant. All in all, much better than we had expected. We’ll be back.
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Ehiopian in South Bay (Santa Clara / San Jose)
I wouldn’t say “expert” by any means, but Zeni is soooo goooood. Mmmmm... ye doro kitfo... spicy red lentils... gored gored... ye doro tibs... I wish I was eating there right now. Expect the service to be slow...
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Phoenix Pastificio - Berkeley
Had a nice lunch at Phoenix Pastificio on Shattuck today. It’s basically a pasta shop that decided to punch out the wall and start a cafe. It is lunch only, small, and menu is pasta only. Nice flavor combinations and of...
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smoked meat/liver
for sides (cole slaw is good) and drinks. The ticket will be punched as you go. Tables along the walls are reserved for table service. (They have menus on them.) Otherwise, you can sit anywhere. On the way out, surrender your...
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Second chance for Flatiron-Calgary
seasoning, so didnt have the punch I wanted. The service has improved immensely, no complaints at all on that front. They still have the $15.00 Grilled Cheese though......I think the prices need to be looked at. These prices were...
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Thoughts on Cuvee
Every meal i’ve had there has been superb, but I haven’t been there in almost a year, and I hear rumors that it’s fallen off. If you go, please report back to us! I love the decor, and the service has always been...
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Everett & Jones BBQ update
Haven’t been on the board for a while, so this might be old news, but the Broadway/2nd location in Oakland has improved their speed in a big way since i was last there with a new electronic ordering system that the...
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South, on Wilshire in Santa Monica
Has anyone yet tried South, the brand-new southern restaurant at 3001 Wilshire (former location of Royal Star and Punch Grill)? Was mentioned in LA Times as a “neighborhood southern sports bar.” http
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Good eats on Grand Bahamas Island
Hey, I hope I caught you before you left. My grandparents retired on GBI and I have visited many times over the years. Recs: Luciano’s – upscale restaurant with great food and service (Port Lucaya) Pisces – been...
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Esau's Cafe is Back in Santa Barbara
slices, but the horseradish sauce that accomplemented the dish was tasty. The fried calamari strips were a meal in itself, but the cucumber tartar sauce needed more of a punch that grated cucumber. My cowboy steak with bernaise...
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My faith in restaurants redeemed - Verbena
; gracious, friendly service and interesting, exciting food.
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Country: Brunch Review
that great service can and does exist in New York City (Eleven Madison Park, Park Bistro, Annisa and now Country). Here’s what we ate and drank. Danna: Pomegranate Punch Chamomile Tea Stuffed French Toast with blueberries and...
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Fioravanti's in Downingtown - anyone been?
So I will reply to my own post. Overall, underwhelming food. Service and atmosphere are good... I like the open kitchen. Shrimp appetizer had 3 large shrimp for $12 – but lacked flavor and punch (where were the jalapenos?)....
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Mexican in Lower Manhattan for Pat H.
" according to one of my fellow diners, but did pack a bit of a punch (it IS, after all, a pint!). the quesadillas were great, though, and i had a great time, the atmosphere is fun, even if the service is not attentive.
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New Orleans on Atlantic
Have had dinner there twice and was unimpressed both times. It is inexpensive and BYOB, but the food while serviceable had no punch.
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