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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
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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
Have you heard anyone say that a Martini needs to be properly diluted when mixed?? To what are they referring? What does that mean? Depending on distiller, gin varies from about 80 proof to 100 proof, or 40% ABV to … Continue reading
In my never ending effort to bring to you, my dear reader, the most detailed information possible in my Bar Reviews, and having a recent epiphany on how best to convey such information, I have decided to add a letter … Continue reading
Do you have a favorite Restaurant or Bar for which you would like a Martini review? Something elegant or a ‘hole in the wall’? Oceanfront view or a dive bar? Let me know and I’ll make every effort possible to … Continue reading
Stubrick’s is know locally for their steaks and deservedly so. They are very good, as is everything else I’ve tried. The service is fine and the servers are friendly. There is live music on the weekends and pool tables upstairs. … Continue reading
I was recently in Philadelphia and stopped by Smith & Wollensky with the intent of reporting on their martini. I had been in this restaurant before with a couple of friends and we had a great time. Their steaks are … Continue reading