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graduation dinner near san jose
my boyfriend had his law school grad party at al fornaio, which is downtown in the hyatt. loved the ambience there!
San Jose Favorite Restaurants
los cubanos (awesome cuban downtown)
tlaquepaque #1 (splendid mexican in willow glen)
gombei (superb traditional japanese cuisine in japantown)
P.O.G., (the Hawaiian drink) where can I find it in LA?
marukai in gardena is a huge japanese market and they'll have tons!
Breakfast in Calabasas Area
do i dare say "corner bakery" at the commons at calabassas? it's nothing fancy but i've grabbed brunch here several times and enjoyed it. the center is beautiful and the patio seating is great.
Need recs for Mexican, Chinese, Greek, Sushi, and more
Sushi: Sankai (small in Costa Mesa)
Dinner in Long Beach
Parker's Lighthouse is good with a great view. Just a wee bit over moderate price though.
Alexander's in Cupertino
the beef quad is a little much but it's a good way to sample their offerings..there are many. i enjoyed it and took some home for breakfast the next day.
great service & atmosphere in an unassuming location. enjoy!
"The Palm" in Fresno ???
thank you to both glazebrookgirl and ben54! i knew it had to be something that's worth a shot. looking forward to trying it on my next visit to town.
"The Palm" in Fresno ???
i was driving on n. palm avenue this saturday (north of herndon where all the title company and new commercial buildings are) and i could've sworn i saw a building with "the palm" written on it. does anyone know if there's a "palm" opening there? it's a large spanish style stucco building on the right-hand side when you're driving north.
Business Lunch in OC
my apologies! i moved out of the area but could've sworn i spoke with someone who had been recently. my mistake.
Best breakfast in Santa Cruz?
i really enjoyed "Crepe Place."
www.thecrepeplace.com
1134 Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 429-6994
LA Hound in Santa Barbara for a day - what to eat?
"mac & cheese" at sevilla (gnocchi in manchego cheese sauce and truffle oil)..one of my favorite dishes!
Sunday Champagne Buffet Brunch Coastal O.C
sunday brunch at motif at the st. regis monarch beach is fabulous and festive during this time of year. it's semi-fancy, but they do have high chairs. i went with some youngins (1 and 2) and they were fine.
koto in newport beach also has a great japanese sunday brunch if you're looking for something different.
2 Days in Napa - need recs
Mustards is fabulous and the pork chop really is that good.
Another fun lunch option would be the a picnic at V Sattui. Their deli has so many tasty eats to choose from and they have a lovely picnic area. A friend recommended it and I loved it.
Are there any fun bars near Berkeley?
Pasand Lounge is grand. Good bar with innovative and fun drinks. Also has plenty of comfortable seating (tables, pillowed booths, couches). Perfect spot to have a few cocktails..or catch a game (they have tv's).
Fish tacos in Fresno?
love the tacos puntas chapalas, as well as the chicken tortilla soup.
Peruvian/Spanish/Mexican/etc for 8?
Esperpento in the Mission is fabulous for a dinner party. It is strictly spanish tapas though. It's a small space but they can definitely fit a party of eight.
Where do you buy your wine in OC?
MORRY'S OF NAPLES
5764 E. 2nd Street
Long Beach, CA 90803
(Tollfree) (800) 539-8011
(Phone) (562) 433-0405
(Fax) (562) 433-7843
Santa Barbara Restaurants - 3 ways
for dinner try SEVILLA (latin american fusion/tapas). i'm not a santa barbara native but i was taken there when i visited a friend. we sat at the bar and sampled the tapas menu..all fabulous especially the "mac-n-cheese" which was really gnocchi, truffle oil and melted manchego. to die for! the exterior looks like an old spanish jail, but the inside is ultra chic and fabulous. do try and ejoy!
http://www.santabarbara.com/dining/review_read.asp?pk_restaurant=1187
Fish tacos in Fresno?
i really enjoy the chapala grill on n. milburn. pleasant surprise given it's shopping center location. it's a cross between a baja fresh & el torito. definitely one of my favorite sit-down mexican joints.
Traveling to SoCal for my bday. Where to have bday dinner?
stonehill tavern at the st. regis monarch beach is supposed to be fabulous! haven't tried it yet..but hope to soon:
http://www.stregismb.com/index.cfm?action=getPage&pageID=125&navGroupID=6
an affordable, and trendy if possible, place for a birthday?
I've always enjoyed Paragon, but more for their starters.
Other suggestions:
OSHA Thai Restaurant (2nd street location): 149 2nd Street. Good food and decor and definitely affordable.
Esperpento (in the mission): 3295 22nd St (Cross Street: Valencia Street); oh so tasty tapas and fun with a big group!
New to Orange County - where to eat?
cafe hiro in cypress is a must. i know, i know...cypress?! what?! trust me..it's great!
http://www.cafehiro.com/
napa restaurants with decent portions-please review my choices
I agree with the Mustards Grill suggestion. The portions are perfect. In addition to the pork chops, the onion ring starter is fabulous!
