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Surprisingly, the best martinis I have had of late have come from chain restaurants: Bonefish Grill (Brick), Cheescake Factory (Freehold) with an honorable mention going to Tiffany's (Toms River). All have an extensive martini...

A few weeks ago, I tried the Soju Martini at Cinnabar in Glendale, and have since been trying to replicate the recipe at home. One problem: a regular source for the key ingredient. Soju is basically a vodka like spirit made...

the Congee and the Garlicky greens. Plus the $4 Lychee Martinis are unbelievable!

salads at Athens Grill, Crystal Diner and even Tiffany’s. Sadly, I doubt I will ever return to the Gyro Hut. Good Luck.

Irish beer. I also really like Martini's on Westnedge near Vine. It’s Italian, mostly take-out, but they do have a counter where you can eat and a picnic table outside – the grilled chicken sandwich is amazing, also...

, small but nice and cozy with great martinis.

horizons a bit and have some aquavit with your lunch. They have enough variety to match any food on their menu, and it’d certainly be a change of pace from wine. From there, you can easily walk up 5th Avenue past Tiffany's,...

I 2nd the restaurants already suggested. And if you like pot roast Old Peninsula has the best I’ve ever had. If you like tapas there is a great place downtown called Fandango. Great pizza downtown at Martini's. For the best...

that the response is as expected, a gift certificate to Macy’s, Bloomingdales, William Sonoma, or Tiffany's wouldn’t hurt. It could always be viewed as a thank you gift, and not a replacement cost.

Welcome home. Martini House St Helena. Highly recommended. Grilled Snake River Kobe Beef Burger Prepared Medium Gruyère Cheese, Wine Stewed Onions and Onion Rings 17. Cafe Rouge 4th st, Berkeley. Lots of thin cut fries. ½ lb Rouge...

for a great dining experience, but would also be interested in local favourites that won’t break the bank!! Also, any suggestions for drinks (lounges, martini bars, etc.) would also be much appreciated. Thanks in advance for...

It doesn’t get much grander for drinks than the Grand Hall at Union Station – this is part of the Hyatt Hotel – the Grand Hall features a vault ceiling that shows up in architecture books, has Tiffany stained...