Has anyone tried Koto yet? The outside looks intriguing.

Any other new places in the Berkshires?

Thanks for all the responses- will go with a Julienas - Beaujolais Village that Collioure recommended.

I believe that the cabbage and tomato sauce present a problem for selecting a wine. We are open to either red or white but red is our preference. Can you make a suggestion?

We are traveling to this area and would like to bring along some fine bottles. Can anyone make suggestions for us?

We'd like to celebrate a special birthday and think there may be a buffet at a special place/hotel. We'd like oysters or clams-maybe some sashimi. Does anyone have any recs for us? Can do Miami area or even north to Boca...

Have learned about Wine Watch in Ft. Lauderdale and was impressed with its scope; however, it is far away from our location. Are there any stores to recommend in the area? (We know about Whole Foods and Total Wines.)

New renters would love to have that dish once a week and would appreciate take-out or dine-in recs. We tend to like minimal or no breading and avoid versions with a sweet tomato sauce. Any special versions you could suggest as we drive around the area- Miami to Delray Beach would make us happy. Thanks, in advance.

Taking out relatives so would like a pretty ambience. We'd like an interesting prix fixe menu (preferably) that includes main dishes that are not egg dishes- burgers, chicken, etc. Thanks, in advance, for your suggestions.

Have used the guidebooks and find they don't list everyday restaurants that local people enjoy. We love all ethnic foods and would love suggestions as we are new residents in the area. Thanks, in advance, for your help...

We want to take friends out and are new to this area. They like White Chocolate in North Scottsdale, to give you an idea of their taste. Any recs would be appreciated.

We are new to the area and would love some recs as we meet friends for dinner in the area encompassing Miami north to Boynton Beach. Thanks, in advance, for your suggestions.

I've been to Atlas and Hiro's and enjoyed them both. Are there any other quality restaurants to add to this list?

Ended up eating at Providence Oyster Bar and loved the $1 oysters and little necks at Happy Hour. We will certainly return on our next visit to town. Thanks for your help!

We enjoyed Buitenverwachthing Sauv. Bl.2011 from S. Africa this summer. We will try next year's offering from the winery as it was so good...

I will be ordering a case to be held for my arrival and wondered if anyone has tried any whites or reds.Last year, I loved the Dead Letter Shiraz that was in the promotion. I have found Chowhounders suggestions to be helpful in the past. Any recs? Thanks, in advance!

Sorry for omitting more details. As New Yorkers, we are open to all ethnic foods, but especially love Italian cuisine.

The price range you mentioned is acceptable to us so if there are no other recs, I'll just choose one of your suggested places.

We do enjoy BYOB restaurants, but am not sure they are legal in your area. Much thanks,Gin n Tonic for your response.

Seeking a fish/seafood place or ethnic restaurant that is special. Will be staying at the Renaissance so walking distance would be preferred but we will have a car so we can travel. Have any suggestions for us? Many thanks, in advance!

Are there any interesting restaurants to try? We like seafood, fish, and ethnic foods. Read about Mamou but much of the menu is fried. We are open to stopping en route til we reach home...

Was a fan of this restaurant many years ago when European chefs rotated into the kitchen. Was wondering if the current chef is doing a great job. Has anyone tried it lately?

I noticed one that closed- Aroma's second restaurant that opened in the Allendale Mall. No news of a replacement. However, the renovations at Koto look almost finished...

Have heard good reports about Jae's Asian Bistro in Lenox.- talk is that reservations are needed.

We did not get to Albany as expected. However, we will definitely try one of your recs next time. We have been to My Linh so one of the others will be on our list. Thanks for your help!

Berkshire Chowhounds plan to drive to the Spectrum and heard recs re New World Bistro Bar- is it that outstanding? If not, we'd like to try some well-done ethnic restaurants- we are open to all cuisines. We have been to Angelo's Prime for an upscale dinner and loved it and Buffalo Wagon for Chinese food and enjoyed that as well. Looking for something new to try. Thanks, in advance, for your suggestions.

We like whole wheat pancakes or just freshly-made bagels. Alternatively, would try anything where the omelettes are inventive. Can you help?

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Staying at the Marriott- we like to explore. Any good places for whole wheat pancakes or even just freshly-made bagels? Thanks, in advance, for your suggestions.

Thanks for this recommendation. We really prefer to bring home the finished product and freeze for future use. I was in the area last week and tried Cardona's for take-out. Their preparation was satisfactory but will give Genoa Importing a try next time I drive to Albany...

We love the dish but find that most pizza places use canned sauce that is too sweet for our palates. Can anyone recommend a place that does a great preparation?

Italian- Giovanni Venticinque or Felice 83. I think they are now the best in the area...

Walked pass this very attractive restaurant and noted a high Zagat rating on the signage. Is it as good as it looks?

Have eaten at RGR's suggested restaurant, Taboon, and can personally recommend the food there.

Need a reasonable dinner spot- will be too late for pre-theater pre fixe! Does anyone have recs for friends who like American food and some ethnic foods. Can walk north and east for your suggestions...