Around the World in Berkeley

OK - Here we go. For better or worse this is the decision -

China - Great China
Ethiopia - FinFine
El Salvador - Platano
France - Liaison
Italy - Corso
Japan - Ippuku
Switzerland - Fondue Fred
Tibet - Cafe Tibet
Turkey - Turkish Kitchen
Vietnam - Anh Hong

Now I have to get down there and try them all - somebody has to do it!

Thanks for all the suggestions - much appreciated!

tonyjohnson54 in San Francisco Bay Area

Around the World in Berkeley

Thanks all - this is a great list that I'm compiling. I am going to put up my short list next week to be fired at. I should have mentioned that they have to be within 20 minutes walking of the UC campus.

Any more suggestions welcomed.

tonyjohnson54 in San Francisco Bay Area

Around the World in Berkeley

I have to arrange an event for 200 people in June of next year, that involves ten groups of twenty people having dinner in Berkeley. The ten groups will all eat at ten separate restaurants, each establishment from a different national cuisine.

So I am looking for recommendation please for:

Indian, Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, French , Italian, Japanese, Chinese and two more - I am thinking of avoiding American but haven't gone firm on that.

Huge topic I know, but all suggestions really appreciated!

tonyjohnson54 in San Francisco Bay Area

A quality Goose

We have recently moved to Canada from Europe where for years we have had a beautiful tender goose for our Christmas dinner. Last year our local butcher in Ontario produced us a scrawny, tasteless fowl that did no justice to our festivities at all. So we have decided to put our trust in the more foodie Quebec and see if Montreal can source us a goose worthy of the name. Please help - this is Canada after all and Canada and Goose does have a certain ring to it!! Thanks.

tonyjohnson54 in Quebec (including Montreal)

Special atmosphere in Houston

I can be flexible on budget but expect to pay anything up to $100 a head with wine. The atmosphere is important- there will be no presentations or speeches - just a good meal and discussion. Thanks.

tonyjohnson54 in Houston

Special atmosphere in Houston

I have to host a dinner in Houston next May and am traveling to the city next week to look for suitable venues.

It is for a dinner for about 30 people in a setting that is within reasonable access to the convention centre but has good food, a warm atmosphere and maybe something unique to either Houston, Texas or the area in general.

What shouldn't I miss?

Thanks

tonyjohnson54 in Houston

In the City [London]

lunch - thanks

tonyjohnson54 in U.K./Ireland

In the City [London]

Passing through London after a couple of years away and want a City of London cracker for this Friday please. What's new and shouldn't be missed.

tonyjohnson54 in U.K./Ireland

Conference in Copenhagen

Going to a conference in Copenhagen and looking for good lunch and dinner spots to take valued clients. Something local, atmospheric and charming please!

tonyjohnson54 in Europe

Scarborough - with a glass of wine

Enjoyed the recent thread on Scarborough, particularly as we seem to spend so many evenings there due to our kids' soccer fixtures.

Enjoy the diverse restaurant options - indian, Caribbean, Asian etc - but like to have a glass of wine with dinner after the game.

What would be recommendations for Scarborough after 8:30 PM - with a glass of wine.

Thanks!

tonyjohnson54 in Ontario (including Toronto)

Denver - Got to decide today....

.... on our wedding anniversary. Mizuna or Rioja?

Both highly rated - can't decide - never been to either - help!

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Mizuna
225 East Seventh Avenue, Denver, CO 80203

Rioja
1431 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202

tonyjohnson54 in Mountain States

Denver wedding anniversary

Yes - sorry Mizuna

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Mizuna
225 East Seventh Avenue, Denver, CO 80203

tonyjohnson54 in Mountain States

Denver wedding anniversary

Great Thank you so much for all that, it sounds like a great city to eat in!
I have a shortlist of two for the anniversary - one word answers please . Is it RIOJA or is it MIJUNA?

tonyjohnson54 in Mountain States

Denver wedding anniversary

The wedding anniversary will just be the two of us . Looking for something special - any cuisine, any price - the other nights with four teenagers - all pretty adventurous foodwise.

tonyjohnson54 in Mountain States

San Diego triple

We are downtown with a vehicle. Thanks

tonyjohnson54 in San Diego

San Diego triple

We have three nights in San Diego - 3 great restaurants please , any type - what shouldn't we miss? Thanks!

tonyjohnson54 in San Diego

Santa Fe triple

We have three nights in Santa Fe - three great restaurants please 1- Mexican, 2- American 3- something different! Thanks.

tonyjohnson54 in Southwest

Denver wedding anniversary

I am going to be in Denver with my family for my wedding anniversary at the end of July. We are always on holiday for our anniversary and have eaten at wonderful restaurants in Asia, North America and Europe on the big night. What can we do in Denver - what is simply the best in or near the city?
Anything more modest that we shouldn't miss while we are in town? Thanks!

tonyjohnson54 in Mountain States

Bethlehem

We are to spend tomorrow night in Bethlehem, PA -no, really! Where should we eat?

tonyjohnson54 in Pennsylvania

Pizza

My boy wants Pizza before the TFC game tonight. I don't! Any good Italian restaurants that do good pizza and have variety for non-pizza liking dad?

tonyjohnson54 in Ontario (including Toronto)

Brockport

With the weather ioday it has to be Brockport. There must be something - there is a University after all! :-)

tonyjohnson54 in New York State (exc. New York City)

Brockport

Is there a good meal to be had in Brockport?

tonyjohnson54 in New York State (exc. New York City)

Newcomer to Calgary

Silly question really - which is the best Calgary steakhouse?

tonyjohnson54 in Prairie Provinces

Dinner for 20

I have to arrange a dinner for about 20 clients near the convention centre in Vancouver. I am looking for a small restaurant that would host us for the night, or one with a really attractive private room. The food must be good and the atmosphere friendly. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

tonyjohnson54 in B.C. (including Vancouver)

Best Greek in Toronto

Really - from the reviews it sounds as delightful as a Glasgow kebab house at closing-time on a Saturday night. Hoping for something a bit special!

tonyjohnson54 in Ontario (including Toronto)

Best Greek in Toronto

suggestions please for my 3 hungry boys and I, before TFC devour Mexican champions Cruz Azul!

tonyjohnson54 in Ontario (including Toronto)

Original Indian

Thanks - they are not too far - How about TTIMURTI OR little India - are they in the same league?

tonyjohnson54 in Ontario (including Toronto)

Original Indian

Taking my three boys to the TFC/Montreal soccer match tonight. They love Indian food - Best original Indian in Toronto please - not too far from the BMO field.

tonyjohnson54 in Ontario (including Toronto)

Late Sunday lunch in Frankfurt - alone

Have a 12 hour stopover in Frankfurt - noon to midnight on Sunday. Looking for good latish lunch on my own in the city. Any suggestions appreciated.

tonyjohnson54 in Europe