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Spicy Green Bean Deli, Wethersfield, CT-$
Wethersfield Pizza, Wethersfield, CT-$....Best chicken cutlet grinder, almost as wide as it is long!
SinJu, Portland, OR-$$$$
McCormicks & Schmicks, Portland, OR-$$$$
Pizzacato, Portland, OR-$
Koji's, Portland, OR,-$$
Wethersfield Pizza, Wethersfield, CT-$....Best chicken cutlet grinder, almost as wide as it is long!
SinJu, Portland, OR-$$$$
McCormicks & Schmicks, Portland, OR-$$$$
Pizzacato, Portland, OR-$
Koji's, Portland, OR,-$$
Three Wheelin'
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From: Oakland...smokin'
in SF bay area, Michael Mina is my top restuarant.
My wife wants to go to French Laundry so I'll have reservations this year. I can't imagine it's that much better than Michael Mina however, at least not for the trouble of reservations.
Also:
Yume (small japanese place seats 11)
For everyday eating, I hang at:
Tachibana
Gordos
San Jose taqueria
Nations
Merrit Bakery (chicken and waffles)
Was in LA this past weekend and went to Takami in downtown - prettty good.
In LA also like Sasabune and Curry House
Yes I like japanese food.
My wife wants to go to French Laundry so I'll have reservations this year. I can't imagine it's that much better than Michael Mina however, at least not for the trouble of reservations.
Also:
Yume (small japanese place seats 11)
For everyday eating, I hang at:
Tachibana
Gordos
San Jose taqueria
Nations
Merrit Bakery (chicken and waffles)
Was in LA this past weekend and went to Takami in downtown - prettty good.
In LA also like Sasabune and Curry House
Yes I like japanese food.
Originally Posted by lowpost
in SF bay area, Michael Mina is my top restuarant.
My wife wants to go to French Laundry so I'll have reservations this year. I can't imagine it's that much better than Michael Mina however, at least not for the trouble of reservations.
Also:
Yume (small japanese place seats 11)
For everyday eating, I hang at:
Tachibana
Gordos
San Jose taqueria
Nations
Merrit Bakery (chicken and waffles)
Was in LA this past weekend and went to Takami in downtown - prettty good.
In LA also like Sasabune and Curry House
Yes I like japanese food.
My wife wants to go to French Laundry so I'll have reservations this year. I can't imagine it's that much better than Michael Mina however, at least not for the trouble of reservations.
Also:
Yume (small japanese place seats 11)
For everyday eating, I hang at:
Tachibana
Gordos
San Jose taqueria
Nations
Merrit Bakery (chicken and waffles)
Was in LA this past weekend and went to Takami in downtown - prettty good.
In LA also like Sasabune and Curry House
Yes I like japanese food.
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While I was working in Vancouver and Burnaby, I tried out two absolutely fabulous family-run Japanese restaurants...
- Kura
- Aki
Both are...spectacular. But, of the two, Kura is the one I recommend most. Although, it does not have as strong of a robata selection as Aki, Kura's sashimi selection is better. And aji tataki or karei sashimi for $14.95?!?? Heaven.
- Kura
- Aki
Both are...spectacular. But, of the two, Kura is the one I recommend most. Although, it does not have as strong of a robata selection as Aki, Kura's sashimi selection is better. And aji tataki or karei sashimi for $14.95?!?? Heaven.
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From: Better Neighborhood, Arizona
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From: Better Neighborhood, Arizona
Originally Posted by 02ACTcLean
SinJu, Portland, OR-$$$$
McCormicks & Schmicks, Portland, OR-$$$$
McCormicks & Schmicks, Portland, OR-$$$$
http://portland.citysearch.com/profi...e_s_grill.html
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From: Better Neighborhood, Arizona
Originally Posted by subinf
Ate at a place in Portland last night called Le Pigeon and it was great. Enjoyed the atmosphere and the menu was fucking perfect. Definitely going back there. Dinner for two with a decent bottle of wine was just shy of 200 dollars - which if found to be reasonable given the quality of the food.
One on the right for me
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From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by m733l
never been to michael mina so i can't compare. however, the french luandry is very good. it's worth going to at least once to experience.
Originally Posted by subinf
My friend ate at French Laundry two weeks ago and Mina a few months before that. Says French Laundry was the best meal he has ever had.
. let me know what you think when you go. enjoy.
One on the right for me
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From: Bay Area, CA
Originally Posted by m733l
i have the same feeling about TFL but my opinion is sort of biased cuz i used to work there . let me know what you think when you go. enjoy.
. let me know what you think when you go. enjoy.
Three Wheelin'
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From: Oakland...smokin'
Originally Posted by subinf
My friend ate at French Laundry two weeks ago and Mina a few months before that. Says French Laundry was the best meal he has ever had.
In any case it's all good cause I got the hook up. My homeboy is the CTO for Paramount - he's gonna have his assistant call for me.
Three Wheelin'
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From: Oakland...smokin'
Originally Posted by subinf
I'll need all the luck I can get just trying to get a reservation. My g/f is in the industry and knew a few people there and that doesn't even help with getting my name down.
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Was in Calgary over the weekend and had the chance to try out a few places that were just absolutely wonderful...For Japanese:
- Wa's
- Shikiji
- Globefish (fusion Japanese)
For tapas and wine:
- Vin Room
Highly recommended if you're ever visiting Calgary!
- Wa's
- Shikiji
- Globefish (fusion Japanese)
For tapas and wine:
- Vin Room
Highly recommended if you're ever visiting Calgary!
Three Wheelin'
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I tried to book The French Laundry last year for a trip to the bay area.. called exactly on the day that is 60 days out. Called continuously with 2 phones starting 15 mins before till about an hour into the open time and got busy signals throughout. When I was finally connected obviously there was nothing available so they put me on the waitlist for the few days I was in the bay area. Never did get to go.
As a substitute for TFL went to The Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton. Was a very good meal except for desserts.... one of the highlights actually is the bread they serve there.
$$$$$
As a substitute for TFL went to The Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton. Was a very good meal except for desserts.... one of the highlights actually is the bread they serve there.
$$$$$
One on the right for me
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From: Bay Area, CA
I tried to book The French Laundry last year for a trip to the bay area.. called exactly on the day that is 60 days out. Called continuously with 2 phones starting 15 mins before till about an hour into the open time and got busy signals throughout. When I was finally connected obviously there was nothing available so they put me on the waitlist for the few days I was in the bay area. Never did get to go.
As a substitute for TFL went to The Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton. Was a very good meal except for desserts.... one of the highlights actually is the bread they serve there.
$$$$$
As a substitute for TFL went to The Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton. Was a very good meal except for desserts.... one of the highlights actually is the bread they serve there.
$$$$$
I really like The Dining Room.
You will have a better shot of getting a reso at French Laundry if you use Open Table. Better if you have two or three people trying at the same time.
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I think I'll try my luck at Per Se.. since traveling there is closer.
They should do reservsations like El Bulli though... at least I won't have to spend a morning trying to book something.
Based on places I have lived or visited:
NYC - Peter Lugers
NJ - Cafe Boulevard
Big Red Tomato
Alexis Steakhouse
York, PA - The Left Bank
Lancaster PA - Wife and I just went to The Cove for her birthday. Pretty good.
NYC - Peter Lugers
NJ - Cafe Boulevard
Big Red Tomato
Alexis Steakhouse
York, PA - The Left Bank
Lancaster PA - Wife and I just went to The Cove for her birthday. Pretty good.
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From: Phoenix, AZ
I didn't realize it was part of a larger "group" of restaurants, but I highly recommend Bandera, which is part of the Hillstone Group:
http://www.hillstone.com/
Bandera is in Chicago, California and Scottsdale and the menus ara a little different at each:
http://www.hillstone.com/#/restaurants/bandera/
http://www.hillstone.com/
Bandera is in Chicago, California and Scottsdale and the menus ara a little different at each:
http://www.hillstone.com/#/restaurants/bandera/
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