My Best Restaurants

The Berryville Grille

I know, I know, it’s not a restaurant in Winchester. Granted, but it is in close proximity and easy for anyone in or around Winchester to visit. The real reason I’m including it though is it’s a great little restaurant. The space that the Berryville Grille occupies sat vacant for years on Main Street in [...]

Rating: 8.6/10 (19 votes cast)

Source: http://www.bestrestaurantwinchester.com/2010/01/the-berryville-grille/

Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop and Caffe

If you get a chance to go to San Francisco, please make sure to make a quick stop at Ghirardelli Square and get one of these:

The fudge is made from melted Ghirardelli chocolate.� Yes, it’s an $8 sundae, but I don’t care.� It was amazing.
And, you can pick up some delicious presents for all of [...]

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domenica 15 maggio 2011

Iggy?s

Source: http://www.dineoutduo.com/american/iggys/

Thai Stop: a limited-service Thai option

Though Oklahoma City has a wealth of Thai restaurants to choose from, Thai Stop has a unique place in our landscape as a limited-service Thai option. With good prices, good portions, and quality ingredients, I think Thai Stop is definitely worth a visit.

Source: http://www.eataroundokc.com/thai-stop-a-limited-service-thai-option/

Salsa and Beer

So, ever since moving to the Valley, my husband and I have been on the lookout for a great, non-chain Mexican restaurant.� Our old favorite standby, Don Antonios, is just too far away for us now.� Finally, after a lengthy conversation about how much I missed chips and salsa, I finally decided to get myself [...]

Source: http://www.restaurantreviewworld.com/?p=122

Signature Grill: a new favorite

It's not often I get so excited about a new local find, but this one is special. Signature Grill delivers amazing food with an impressive attention to detail in an intimate yet vibrant atmosphere. And, while pricing is higher-end, they deliver great value compared to other fine-dining options.

Source: http://www.eataroundokc.com/signature-grill-a-new-favorite/

sabato 14 maggio 2011

Sweet Iron Waffles Review (Seattle, WA)

We all know my love for waffles – as seen here in Vancouver,� Richmond, and� Arizona. So what do we do when we’re kickin’ it in Seattle? Eat waffles of course! As per usual, when traveling to the states, we consult both Urbanspoon and Yelp to see where trustworthy locals recommend eating. One of the [...]

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Signature Grill: a new favorite

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Hitoe Sushi Restaurant Review ? Best Sushi Combo Deal In Kitsilano

Hitoe has been our go-to sushi restaurant for the past year now. Why? Well, the restaurant has amazing sushi combo deals that are very reasonably priced. Additionally, this Japanese-run establishment, consistently provides excellent, accommodating service. Located on 4th Ave. near Bleinhem, in Kitsilano, its decor is relatively spartan and the restaurant is quite tiny with [...]

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Pass it on! ESPN Castrol Football Crazy

Last Thursday evening I stopped by Bangsar Shopping Centre right after work to attend the launch of ESPN Castrol Football Crazy’s Longest Pass launch. At the launch was none other than the former England international and Liverpool legend himself, Steve McMahon, with hosts Adam C and Patricia K. launching of ESPN Castrol’s Football Crazy longest [...]

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venerdì 13 maggio 2011

Review: Belle Epoque

Lunch service - Saturday, 4th September
Short and Sweet
The opportunity for an impromptu lunch presented itself last month and we jumped at the chance, we ended up wandering from spot to spot trying to find somewhere that looked appealing in the Valley and somehow ended up in the trashy-chic designer enclave of the Emporium. Looking distinctly [...]

Source: http://www.dininginbrisbane.com/?p=38

Jersey Mike?s

My search for a great steak and cheese led me out of Winchester into nearby Charlestown WV. A friend suggested a new chain that came to the area called “Jersey Mike’s.” A quick check of their website and I found they talked a pretty good game so we decided to check it out. The store [...]

Rating: 1.8/10 (4 votes cast)

Source: http://www.bestrestaurantwinchester.com/2008/11/jersey-mikes/

Source: http://atlanta-restaurantblog.com/2011/05/chick-fil-a-banana-pudding-milkshake/

Chick-Fil-A Banana Pudding Milkshake

OMG. This is Heaven in a Cup. The new Banana Pudding Milkshake is dee-licious! The milkshake has bits of banana and Nila Wafers mixed up in it. As far as I’m concerned it is THE ultimate summer dessert. It is available for a limited time only. Have you tried one yet? If not, here’s you [...]

Source: http://www.gastronomicslc.com/2011/04/03/restaurant-review-round-up-040311/

mercoledì 11 maggio 2011

Restaurant review round-up 04/03/11

Featured review: Who knew Pizza was such a hot topic? The featured post in this edition of the round-up goes to the City Weekly’s overview of all things Pizza.
Ted Scheffler does a ...

Source: http://www.eataroundokc.com/kaisers-american-bistro-my-serious-diet-busting-problem/

Kaisers American Bistro: my serious, diet-busting problem

There are three foods I love above all others: soups, cheeses and milkshakes. Finding a restaurant that excels at just one makes me happy. Finding all three in one place seems too good to be true. Put that restaurant close to my office, and we have a serious, diet-busting problem.

Holley?s BBQ: go for the pulled pork

I didn't find anything amazing at Holley's, but I did find some good food in a comfortable atmosphere at a pretty good value. It may not be worth a drive across town, but if you're in the area, Holley's BBQ is worth a stop. And when you make that stop, I recommend you try the pulled pork.

Source: http://www.eataroundokc.com/holleys-bbq-go-for-the-pulled-pork/

Source: http://www.eataroundokc.com/taqueria-la-original-a-taqueria-option-for-the-north-side/

Taqueria La Original: a taqueria option for the north side

With their original location at NW 10th and Rockwell and upcoming expansion to Memorial near Sante Fe, Taqueria La Original is bringing a great, authentic taqueria experience to north-siders. Plus, their meats have a lot to offer. This one is definitely worth a try.

Source: http://www.kalamazoo-restaurants.com/2010/04/the-london-grill-in-kalamazoo/

martedì 10 maggio 2011

The London Grill in Kalamazoo

This past weekend Aimee and I went to one of my favorite Kalamazoo restaurants with our good friends P and J. We decided to go downtown and have dinner and drinks at The London Grill. If you have never been there, we highly recommend it. Their unique menu brings you the flavors brought home from [...]

KY eats ? Opus Bistro at Bangsar

A week ago I was invited to Opus Bistro for a revisit, this time around it’s an event organized by MilkADeal, the group buy website that not coincidentally, is having a good deal for Opus Bistro right this moment. Details of the deal at the bottom of this post. My previous visit at Opus Bistro [...]

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Chick-Fil-A Banana Pudding Milkshake

Remember the Alamo

I waited until I had been to the Alamo theater a few times before writing a review because I wanted to see it across a few different types of movies. I didn’t want bad movies to skew the review. So after this last visit to a blockbuster movie I decided to let it fly. Separating [...]

Rating: 7.0/10 (3 votes cast)

Source: http://www.bestrestaurantwinchester.com/2010/05/remember-the-alamo/

lunedì 9 maggio 2011

Review: Belle Epoque

Source: http://www.dininginbrisbane.com/?p=38

Nunu?s Mediterranean Cafe and Market

If you enjoy Mediterranean food, Nunu's is definitely worth a try. Pricing may be a little higher than some but the food quality, portion sizes and delightful atmosphere are worth in, in my opinion.

Source: http://www.eataroundokc.com/nunus-mediterranean-cafe-and-market/

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4U Cafe: a burger contender hidden inside a gun shop

Hearing about a cafe that cooks up fresh-made burgers and hand-cut fries gets my attention every time. Hearing that the cafe exists inside a gun range pretty much guarantees I'm going to check that place out.

Source: http://www.kalamazoo-restaurants.com/2010/04/old-burdicks-for-easter-dinner/

Old Burdicks For Easter Dinner

On Easter Sunday, Aimee and I wanted to go out to eat for dinner. The problem was which restaurants would be open. Many Kalamazoo restaurants were open for brunch, but had already closed in time for dinner. We decided to try our luck at Burdick?s figuring they would be open since there are inside the [...]

Review: Tukka

Tukka - Dinner service, Wednesday 14th April 2010
Short and Sweet
One of my top five restaurants finally gets a review!
Truly unique Modern Australian dining awaits you in Brisbane’s West End. The food is top notch, the flavours are experimental and made from entirely native ingredients, just leave your baggage about Australian wildlife at home! However, that [...]

Source: http://www.dininginbrisbane.com/?p=54

domenica 8 maggio 2011

Link: 612 ABC Brisbane Radio - Drive Interview

I’m not so sure about “Brisbane food critic” as opposed to be wannabe critic/blogger but I got called up by 612 ABC Brisbane for my thoughts on a question they were posed by their audience regarding Brisbane restaurant opening times.
Hear my stumbling intro and interview here.

Source: http://www.dininginbrisbane.com/?p=56

The Blue Dog Beer Tavern

Nestled near the 101/405 interchange, across from Whole Foods, is a tiny tavern called the Blue Dog.� It’s been open for just over a year, and, even though I shop at Whole Foods regularly, I never noticed it.� Mainly, this is because it’s also next to a dog grooming place, and I really thought they [...]

Source: http://www.restaurantreviewworld.com/?p=123

Curry Corner

This past Saturday, after doing our dreaded taxes, Jeff and I decided to try out a newly placed Indian Restaurant called The Curry Corner.� Indian is one of our favorite cuisines and we wanted to see how this small restaurant compared with its competitors-Indian Cuisine in Portage and Saffron on West Main Street. Jeff previously [...]

Source: http://www.kalamazoo-restaurants.com/2010/02/curry-corner/

Source: http://www.kalamazoo-restaurants.com/2010/04/the-london-grill-in-kalamazoo/

sabato 7 maggio 2011

The London Grill in Kalamazoo

Link: 612 ABC Brisbane Radio - Drive Interview

Source: http://www.dininginbrisbane.com/?p=56

Kintaro Ramen Review

Kintaro Ramen was one of the first ramen restaurants to bring Japanese noodle soup to Vancouver.� My inaugural ramen experience was years ago at Kintaro in Richmond (now closed) – I did not enjoy it. Ridiculously fatty pork slices swimming in liquid lard. Not my idea of a good time. Anyways, years have passed since [...]

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Taqueria La Original: a taqueria option for the north side

Nhinja: good sushi, fabulous wok

I'm pretty smitten with the new Nhinja Sushi and Wok. I love the bright, fun concept and the focus on making things family and kid friendly. While the sushi I had was good, the thing that will be bringing me back is the Kung Pao Chicken I had and the other wok dishes I can't wait to try.

Source: http://www.eataroundokc.com/nhinja-good-sushi-fabulous-wok/

venerdì 6 maggio 2011

T?was the Night Before Thanksgiving

Yay - one of my most favorite times of the year has finally arrived: Thanksgiving!� Okay, well maybe it arrives tomorrow, but it feels like it’s already here.� I have been prepping since Tuesday evening, and my apartment has already benefited from the fabulous smells.�
Actually, I guess I technically started my prep on Saturday when [...]

Source: http://www.restaurantreviewworld.com/?p=119

Salsa and Beer

Source: http://www.restaurantreviewworld.com/?p=122

Fricano?s of Alamo

Last night Aimee and I were debating about where to go for dinner. She was craving pizza, but I had pizza for lunch on Friday and was looking for something different. We made a compromise and chose an Italian restaurant that is pretty close to our home. We decided to go to Fricano?s of Alamo. [...]

Source: http://www.kalamazoo-restaurants.com/2010/03/fricanos-of-alamo/

Source: http://www.kalamazoo-restaurants.com/2010/04/old-burdicks-for-easter-dinner/

Old Burdicks For Easter Dinner

giovedì 5 maggio 2011

Vineyards Inn

Tucked away between wineries on Sonoma Highway is a nondescript little restaurant called Vineyards Inn.� The husband and I would have never noticed it if we didn’t happen to be starving when we passed it.� To be honest, we didn’t expect much.� We figured it was a tourist trap, that would charge high prices for [...]

Source: http://www.restaurantreviewworld.com/?p=115

Backseat Bar & Grill

Located on the site of the former Winchester Drive-in, the Backseat Bar and Grill is an interesting find. It’s not really a diner and it’s not really a bar but at the end of the day it’s a pretty good family restaurants. It has a good menu with something for everyone. I had the home [...]

Rating: 4.5/10 (10 votes cast)

Source: http://www.bestrestaurantwinchester.com/2008/11/backseat-bar-grill/

Source: http://atlanta-restaurantblog.com/2011/04/butchers-market-woodstock-atlanta-ga/

Butcher?s Market, Woodstock, Atlanta, GA

This market of sorts is located off of Highway 92 in Woodstock, very close to the Cobb / Cherokee line. I’d always pass by it on my way home from a hike on a nearby trail. The smell of BBQ wafted into my car on warm spring days when I have my windows down. So, [...]

California Pita

It’s been a very long time since I have posted any entry in here - too long, I am afraid.� A lot has happened to the husband and I since my last post - we have moved from Brentwood to Sherman Oaks via the purchase of our condo.� Also, we are expecting a new arrival!� [...]

Source: http://www.restaurantreviewworld.com/?p=121

Review: Belle Epoque

Source: http://www.dininginbrisbane.com/?p=38

mercoledì 4 maggio 2011

Waffle House Review (Apache Junction, Arizona)

My parents own a little place just outside of Phoenix, AZ, where they escape the damp and dreary Vancouver Island winters. We often spend holidays with them, and on this particular visit I was really keen on trying a Waffle House. I assume you’re aware of my love for all things breakfast: everything from strawberries [...]

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The Berryville Grille

Rating: 8.6/10 (19 votes cast)

Source: http://www.bestrestaurantwinchester.com/2010/01/the-berryville-grille/

Fricano?s of Alamo

Source: http://www.kalamazoo-restaurants.com/2010/03/fricanos-of-alamo/

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Upper Crust Pizza: upscale pizza at Classen Curve

My cousin and I think we could eat pizza for every single meal, so I'm always excited to hear of a new pizza experience on the horizon in Oklahoma City. Upper Crust is good and offers some unique options in a delightfully classy decor, but the hasty service and slightly underwhelming tastes fell a little short of what I was expecting.

martedì 3 maggio 2011

KY eats ? Mai Ramen at Jaya One

Non-halal Japanese Ramen used to be a bit of a novelty in this country. For a long time, Wisma Central’s Tenka Daiichi and Ton Chan at Wisma Cosway�were two of the few places that serves it. Mai Ramen at Jaya One But with the seemingly rapid maturity that�Japanese cuisine enjoys in this country over the [...]

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Terra Mia

Source: http://www.dineoutduo.com/pizza/terra-mia/

Long Branch Saloon & Eatery

Today for lunch a colleague and I decided to make the drive to Vicksburg to go to one of our favorite places for lunch. If it wasn?t so far south of my home it would probably be one of my favorite places to go for a burger and beer in the evening. The restaurant is [...]

Source: http://www.kalamazoo-restaurants.com/2010/03/long-branch-saloon-eatery/

The Berryville Grille

Rating: 8.6/10 (19 votes cast)

Source: http://www.bestrestaurantwinchester.com/2010/01/the-berryville-grille/

Atlanta Food & Wine Festival

Unless you’ve been living under rock, you’ve no doubt heard about the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival which goes down next month. The Atlanta Food and Wine Festival takes place from May 19 – May 22. This weekend long celebration will include not only award-winning chefs, Master Sommeliers, but barbecue pitmasters and local growers. It [...]

Source: http://atlanta-restaurantblog.com/2011/05/atlanta-food-wine-festival/

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lunedì 2 maggio 2011

Banana Island: Malaysian food for Oklahoma City

The building lacks appeal, but the food is unique, flavorful and beautifully presented with care. Plus, Banana Island is one of the few Oklahoma City restaurants with true late-night hours.

Source: http://www.eataroundokc.com/kaisers-american-bistro-my-serious-diet-busting-problem/

Kaisers American Bistro: my serious, diet-busting problem

Source: http://www.bestrestaurantwinchester.com/2009/03/mimosa-asian-fusion-restaurant/

Mimosa-Asian Fusion Restaurant

Mimosa is positioned to meet this new trend by creating dishes that are simple with Asian cooking influences, cooking styles from China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Southeast Asia, and abroad.

Rating: 8.8/10 (5 votes cast)

Remember the Alamo

Rating: 7.0/10 (3 votes cast)

Source: http://www.bestrestaurantwinchester.com/2010/05/remember-the-alamo/

Thai Stop: a limited-service Thai option

Source: http://www.eataroundokc.com/thai-stop-a-limited-service-thai-option/

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domenica 1 maggio 2011

Upper Crust Pizza: upscale pizza at Classen Curve

KY eats ? Mai Ramen at Jaya One

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Pho Thai Nguyen: fast becoming a Pho favorite

Their consistent hours (open early and late), extensive menu, quality food, friendly service, and free hot tea make Pho Thai Nguyen a favorite of mine. Whether your a Pho veteran or never had Pho before, Pho Thai Nguyen is definitely worth a try.

Cold Stone Creamery (Point Grey) Review

Cold Stone Creamery opened its first location in Tempe, Arizona. Incidentally, our first Cold Stone Creamery experience was at a Suns basketball game in nearby Phoenix, AZ. I ordered their Coffee Lovers Only signature creation – coffee ice cream mixed into roasted almonds, Heath toffee bar, drizzled with caramel, nestled in a chocolate dipped waffle [...]

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KY eats ? Dry mala (??) Pan Mee at Wisma Cosway

Being from Penang where pan mee is not common, this is still one hawker dish that I have yet fully embraced. I guess same can be said for most from central region with regards to Penang style curry mee or even koay chap. dry “mala” pan mee with chili sauce So I was a little [...]

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