Let me start by saying up front that Del Frisco’s is my favorite Philadelphia restaurant. Del Frisco’s is an impressive Steakhouse, for the Steaks, the service, the wine list, the magnificent bar, and the extraordinary interior. The restaurant occupies the … Continue reading
Tutti Mangia is a very quiet quaint smallish Italian Chophouse in Clarement. Very easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. Which would be a shame because it is very good. And did I mention small? The bar only … Continue reading
I was recently in Philadelphia and decided to eat at one of my local favorites, Ocean Prime. I have in the past reviewed their Martini and given them my coveted two Martini rating. See “Bar Review: Ocean Prime“. But that … Continue reading
21 Oceanfront is exactly what you would desire in a fine dining beach front establishment – awesome view of the beach and sunset, great food, and fine service all in a sort of Victorian Nautical decor. A near perfect place … Continue reading
Cedar Creek in Brea, CA is not too far from home and I’ve been there several times. But I hadn’t really concentrated on the martini before, so I decided to go again and pay attention. This was a very good … Continue reading
The Summit House it located on the top of a hill and has simply beautiful views of Orange County, CA. The view can be enjoyed from within the restaurant or, my preference, on the patio. For that reason alone, the … Continue reading
The Grill on the Alley is located hidden in the back of a shopping complex. You have to drive past several other beckoning restaurants. But don’t be distracted, the Grill is where you want to be. I’ve been here a … Continue reading
I normally wouldn’t review a chain restaurant but Bonefish Grill doesn’t ‘feel’ like a chain. Indeed, when I first walked in I thought it was a local establishment and didn’t realize it wasn’t until I looked online for the correct … Continue reading
Cafe Fiore is a small but busy trattoria located just off the ‘main drag’ in downtown Ventura, CA. The decor is rustic modern; very clean and comfortable with a lot of exposed woodwork. The bar is front and central in … Continue reading
I walked into this place and I just didn’t want to like it. The first thing you notice was the stark, almost spartan, decor done up in moody earth tones. Even the bar itself was plain. My immediate impression was … Continue reading