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Ice Cream?

Hands down winner: Crema di Gelatto in Burlington. It's worth the drive.

Jun 16, 2012
RoKeIr in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Greg's ice cream west of the city?

Best ice cream product west of the city is Crema di Gelatto in Burlington. I've had gelatto in every major Italian city, and it's better in Burlington.

Jun 16, 2012
RoKeIr in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Wedding venue HELP

We were at a wedding at the Hamilton Art Gallery. It was amazing! The venue worked so well. The food was outstanding. The wedding we attended was a summer event, so there was a great rooftop terrace we could use as well. But, the room was large enough without it. There were more than 85 at the wedding.

Jun 16, 2012
RoKeIr in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

Need Vegetarian food in Kitchener-Waterloo?

Can anyone recommend a good vegetarian restaurant, or one that serves good veggie options, in the K-W area?

Jun 16, 2012
RoKeIr in Ontario (inc. Toronto)

San Antonio for 2 days- need help narrowing down options!

Just back from Mi Tierra ... I'd call it mediocre Mexican. A step up from taco bell, but not worth the trip. The nachos were smothered in cheez whiz (ugh) and the chicken enchillada was dry inside and overly drowned in a thick mole sauce.

Jun 11, 2012
RoKeIr in Texas

Dining Treasures in Savannah

So, I've been visiting Savannah for a conference. I turned to this list to find some recommendations and scored 100%. Thanks.

Day 1 at Alligator Soul on Barnard. Outstanding. In our party, people had the steak, the lamb chops, the scallops and the crab cakes. ALL were spectacular. The curried pumpkin soup appetizer was brilliant.

Day 2: a.lure -- a bit noisy, trying to create a vibe. Food was amazing. I had the grilled marlin with grilled asparagus. The pan-fried scallop appetizer was also just delicious. Those were both daily specials. Others enjoyed menu items just as much. The mocha creme brulee was more like a mousse, but was absolutely delicious. The sorbet trio was also outstanding with highly original and flavourful combinations (prickly pear and lemongrass!)

Day 3: Local11ten. It's a little tougher to get to if you're staying downtown without a car (as we were). However, the walk on Bull St. is lovely and takes you through Forsythe park. We had a fabulous dinner! I had the artisan greens salad to start, others had gazpacho and mixed green salad. All were original and delicious. Mains included the pekin duck (not Peking!) which as not fatty or heavy. The skin was crisp, the sauce perfect. Scallops on a bed of black rice, which got rave reviews all round and the Atlantic Shrimp with grits -- also just delicious. Our desserts included the chocolate torte (very good), the strawberry-rhubarb pie, which had basil in it making a delicious but unusual taste, and the creme brulee, which might be the best one I've ever tasted.

Tomorrow our last meal in Savannah is brunch. We're going to Soho South Cafe. Hope it's as good as the dinners have been.

Jun 09, 2012
RoKeIr in Southeast

Dinner in Savannah

If I were forced to choose between a.lure and alligator soul. I'd take alligator soul. Its menu is very diverse, its atmosphere is quieter (could be seen as + or- ). Both have great service and great food. We're going to try Local11ten tonight. Thanks to this list.

Jun 09, 2012
RoKeIr in Southeast

Dinner in Savannah

Have had two fabulous dinners in Savannah in the last two days. Alligator Soul on Barnard is an excellent spot. I had the lamb chops -- exquisite, with rosemary roasted potatoes, collard greens. I sampled some friends scallops and grits, and the 20 oz steak. All fabulous.

Also ate at a.lure on W Congress, thanks to a recommendation on this list. I had the grilled Marlin special with a watermelon salsa and grilled asparagus. Outstanding. Others also raved. about the Southern boil and the tuna. Not quite as intimate an atmosphere as Alligator Soul, but good vibe and energy.

Jun 08, 2012
RoKeIr in Southeast