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Vai Restaurant, NYC

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Another dead ringer and crowd bringer for the Upper West Side….yes loyal readers of DinnerReviews.com! NYC’s Vai is finally and definitely a viable option for dinner tonight, tomorrow and every other night of the week. Read more...

White and Church, Cocktails and Bites, New York City

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In a land not too far away (New York City), is a little street corner called White & Church. Here sits a humble abode of a restaurant, replacing what used to be Il Matto. Today White and Church Restaurant gives Northern Italian food a completely different twist… Read more...

Philippe Chow Time / Boca Raton Florida

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Philippe Chow, Boca Raton, Fl: Last and certainly not least, we watched the heralded Peking Duck being rolled out on a cart, escorted by a highly trained Chef. The fine fowl was then deboned skillfully right before our eyes, with an ancient looking carving weapon. Read more...

Hold Me, Thrill Me, Fondue Me / NYC

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I’ve been very good at curbing my cheese cravings, but a friend recently held her birthday dinner at a fondue wine bar here in New York City called Kashkaval…how could I resist? This Polly-pocket of a restaurant consists of about 8 tables in the back of a cheese shop, but long lines are waiting to get inside. Read more...

The Adventures of Girl & the Goat / Chicago

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Chicago! Food Mecca! So many dining experiences to choose from, with tempting flavors everywhere. When it comes to restaurants, you can’t go wrong here! When it comes to my dining choices, I dine strictly vegetarian. With a name like Girl & the Goat could I be satisfied?? Read more...

Happy to Sing the Blues / NYC

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New York City’s Upper West Side neighborhood has been in desperate need of a culinary stimulant, and it has finally received one. Blue Caravan is the name of this delicious “pick-me-up” and I decided it was time to tell the world about it! Blue Caravan brings a much needed spurt of freshness to Columbus Avenue. Read more...

Ken Frank’s La Toque, Napa Valley CA

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Our first 5 Star Review in well over one year! Located in mid Valley, La Toque moved to downtown Napa, California in 2009 and is now a leader in what is a miraculous transformation of that sleepy village into a wine and food lover’s delight. Read more...

The Re-Finer Things in Life: Tampa, Fla.

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This wildly popular Tampa, Florida establishment is recognized for amplifying each and every flavor note, recently earning a nomination as a ‘Best New Restaurant’ by the James Beard Foundation. Eat, drink, and confabulate. Those are the rules here at The Refinery. Read more...

Desnuda: The Bare Necessities / NYC

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Enough with heavy stews, cold-weather comfort food and warm, hearty ragus already! Even though winter has overstayed its welcome here in New York City, my mood is fast-forwarding me to spring. Ceviche time! Read more...

Social Dynamics 101

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At The Stanton Social in Manhattan, on NYC’s Lower East Side, the plush red leather cushioned couches beckon you to sit, unwind and take in this “Clubstaurant’s” elegant surroundings, garnished with people watching at its best. Read more...