Xanh Restaurant, CA
Xanh Restaurant 110 Castro St Mountain View, CA 94041 Cuisine: Asian Fusion Website: http://www.xanhrestaurant.com We came here in 2009 to celebrate my mother’s birthday. The modern decor is very cool — I especially loved the textured flowing wall that reflected light coming from the ground. We had made reservations for an early dinner and didn’t have to … Continue reading
Sammy’s Roumanian Steak House, NYC
Sammy’s Roumanian Steak House Cuisine: Jewish, Steakhouse Neighborhood: Lower East Side Price: $45 fixe prix dinner (family style) +$3.95 cover charge for Friday and Saturday nights + the necessary bottles of vodka encased in blocks of ice ($99.95 Ketel One, $129.95 Grey Goose) = $125 per person if you are going all out “Sammy’s Way” … Continue reading
Le Bernardin, NYC
Le Bernardin Owner: Maguy Le Coze Chef de Cuisine: Eric Ripert Cuisine: Seafood, French Neighborhood: Theater District Price: Dinner Menu – $112 with optional supplements; Tasting Menu – $138 ($224 with wine pairing, or $184 with Poached Egg course added à la carte); Chef’s Tasting Menu – $185 ($325 with wine pairing) Attire: Formal, jacket … Continue reading
The Spotted Pig, NYC
The Spotted Pig Chef: April Bloomfield Cuisine: Gastropub, English, Italian Neighborhood: West Village Price: $40-50 per person for food + drinks Phone: (212) 620-0393 Address: 314 West 11th Street, NYC 10014 This cozy gastro-pub still retains its status as a West Village hotspot since its opening in 2004 by owner Ken Friedman and Chef April … Continue reading
La Sirène, NYC
La Sirène Chef: Didier Pawlicki Cuisine: French Neighborhood: SoHo Price: $50-60 per person for food + BYOB Sun-Thur 5-7pm: $28.95 for 1 appetizer, 1 entrée, 1 dessert Cash only Ah BYOBs… those were always the way to go for underage college students. Plus, when you bring your own bottle, you can choose your own budget … Continue reading
L’Artusi, NYC
L’Artusi Executive Chef: Gabe Thompson Beverage Director: Joe Campanale Cuisine: Italian Neighborhood: West Village Price: $40-50 for food per person + drinks L’Artusi is my and my roommate’s favorite Italian restaurant in Manhattan. We always have an amazing experience here, and it is our standard spot to bring work colleagues, dates, friends, family… basically anyone … Continue reading
Bohemian, NYC
Bohemian Chef: Kiyo Shinoki Cuisine: Japanese, French, American Nouveau Neighborhood: NoHo Price: $70-80 average per person for food + drinks Attire: Casual **Latest visit: Feb 11, 2011** Yay, new menu items! It’s getting even more global eclectic with some Spanish tapas-esque influences. Plus, a fully amazing cocktail list — woohoo for the liquor license! Bohemian, self-dubbed … Continue reading
per se, NYC
per se Chef: Thomas Keller Chef de Cuisine: Eli Kaimeh Cuisine: American Nouveau, French Neighborhood: Midtown West Price: $275 tasting menu (service included) + drinks Attire: Formal, jacket required It had always been a dream of mine to pass through those blue doors (which I discovered to be nonfunctional) and enjoy the culinary crafting of … Continue reading
wd-50, NYC
wd-50 Chef: Wylie Dufresne Cuisine: American Nouveau, Molecular Gastronomy Neighborhood: LES Price: $140 tasting menu + drinks = $200 per person I’m a huge fan of molecular gastronomy, especially after having eaten at Fat Duck – the restaurant that has spoiled every dining experience since… I love the innovative ways of preparing dishes that will … Continue reading
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