Is Splendido worth going to ?

Wursthof, In reading Matt and futronic's thoughts on Rosebud vs. Spendido, I should have made clear that I was responding to your concern about cost. Rosebud is certainly more relaxed than Spendido, and Rod Bowers plates his food in a more rustic style than David Lee, but I will maintain that you can get a better bang for your buck and receive an equally fantastic evening at this great restaurant. However, if highly refined service and delicately plated food is your wish, then prepare to pull out your credit card and use it well at Splendido.

MonicaWest in Ontario (including Toronto)

Great Food Near Westin-Diplomat, Miami?

Thank you for your recs AG. I'm looking forward to checking them out next week. I've been doing some reading about Michaels in the Design District, and although the cab will be $120 round trip, it seems to be worth it for a night out--proving your "great food" and "close by" theory absolutely correct.

MW

MonicaWest in Florida

Great Food Near Westin-Diplomat, Miami

Thanks Andy. I do love sushi!
MW

MonicaWest in Florida

Is Splendido worth going to ?

In all honesty--No. I took a friend to Splendido for his birthday, and although the service was impeccable and the food was fantastic, I just do not think it was worth $550. We didn't even go crazy--we had two glasses of champagne and a half bottle of red and ordered a la carte.

That being said, try The Rosebud on Queen Street West. The chef, Rodney Bowers is so cool (and can often be found cooking in his kitchen). His food is just as fantastic as Splendido, and for two you can spend around $100 (or less) for everything you could experience at Spendido for $500 plus.

MonicaWest in Ontario (including Toronto)

Great Food Near Westin-Diplomat, Miami?

Could anyone give recommendations for great food near the Westin-Dipomat Hotel on Ocean Drive (zip is 33019)? I'm a New Yorker working in Toronto, and I am going on my first vacation in a year. I miss the great food of NYC--little owl, red cat, clafe cluny, etc. I'll be on my own for one night and then with a good friend for two nights. I'm looking for places with a good vibe, however the food is the most important part for me. We'll have to take cabs, so the closer to the hotel, the better.

Thank you!

MonicaWest in Florida