, and the tuna (altho when the first started serving this, it was a perfectly seared rare piece of tuna. Now it’s cooked through, but still juicy).

call 'em martinis of you like... Arabian Nights maybe some cinnamon/cardamom infused vodka and something? A La Provence use parfait amor instead of triple sec in a kamikaze.... Antipasti Dell’Italia negroni is a perfect idea

During a recent sojourn in NYC, I ordered a martini at a bar. I asked for a Sapphire martini, straight up, very dry, with olives. The friendly, if harried (it was a busy night) bartender explained that if I ordered a martini...

I am very excited that we will be able to get a martini lunch at Commanders in on our next trip. Having never been to this fine establishment, can someone enlighten me on the proper afternoon dress for ladies and gents? We are...

way and felt like Martini House’s official greeter! Patrons were three and four-deep trying to get a drink at the bar and the servers made some heroic moves to get food to our table through this crowd. Also, to add to the...

Right on.....that sounds perfect. I love people watching, martinis, good food and chatting up the staff.

Yes, a medium rare burger and a dry gin martini is a perfect match! What? Oh, nevermind.

they also have entrees. Had a flat bread pizza and a margarita for $11 which is good. Nice indoor/outdoor place and you can smoke in both sections. Not noisy. Have no idea what it gets like later but it’s perfect for happy...

We went to the Martini House in Napa on Saturday night because the Mushroom tasting menu seemed intriguing. The setting is warm and nice. Our server was insistent that we also share their cream of mushroom soup to get a full...

Went last night to Nic’s for dinner. Started out with some of their signature martinis. Husband had the MAYTAG REPAIRMAN (Belvedere Vodka with Maytag bleu cheese stuffed olives)and he loved it. Thought the olives were...

The Martini Bistro & Bar is a popular spot in the Millburn/Short Hills area. They are known for their excellent martinis and tails as well as their food. Over 50 varieties of martinis are offered. I don’t drink Martinis,...

Hi. My friend’s birthday is this weekend and I wanted to take him out for drinks. He’s picky about his martinis and loves places where the gin is either frozen or kept very cold (Cipriani, Bar Centrale). Are there any...

Walk over to Vault Martini bar at 226 NW 12th for a good martini. Another close option is Saucebox...great tails and late-night nibbles. Stay downtown for breakfast and go to Mother’s at 212 SW Stark. If the wait is too...

Have eaten many times at Catahoula, always liking some things, disliking others, and finding everything a bit too—rich, heavy, sauced. Had a perfect meal there the other night! Good lardon (home-cured, I’d have...

My girl Coothie sailed in from the DC area recently and asked for a true LA night-out experience. I chose Nic’s as the drink/dine venue of the eve – had never been, but had a good feeling it would deliver. Place:...