Restaurant & Bar Reviews

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Local 1110 Savannah

by on Jan.29, 2012, under Beer, Bellini, Champagne, Happening, Roof Deck/Patio, Steak Frites, Swanky, Wine

What a great restaurant . Not at all what I expected to find in Savannah. Located at the tip of Forsyth Park it is located in a charming old building.

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The interior is very cool in a very contemporary way and would not look out of place in New York.

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I really liked the lighting which created a very soothing atmosphere

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This is not a cheap restaurant with prices on a par with Boston . The food is all locally produced(well most if it is) and the service was excellent.
They carried my favorite beer which made the visit worthwhile by itself.

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I started with quail stuffed with chorizo which was excellent.

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My main course was steak frites.once again this was great.

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After dinner I had a couple of drinks on the roof-deck which was very cool.

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The trees surrounding the roof were very interesting. Oaks covered with Spanish moss.

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Just visited again in Jan 2013.
Some new dishes which did not disappoint.

Deffo 2 thumbs up from me.

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Strawberry salad was very good.

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Coq au Vin was not that tasteful at the beginning . As the meal cooled it became more flavorful . Quite light not as rich as the usual coq au vin offering.

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Tile fish with curry was an interesting combo but tasted very nice.
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Chila Buenos Aires

by on Dec.30, 2011, under Buenos Aires, Champagne, Music, Octopus, Salmon, Scallops, Swanky, Wine

Chila is located in Puerto Madero in Buenos Aires. This is the old dock area that has been gentrified and now houses numerous restaurants and boutique hotels.

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The restaurant has a modern feel and the ambience is very pleasant .

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We were lucky enough to be seated by the window looking onto the dock which is the prime seating area.

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The food was good but I felt overpriced. I had a risotto with scallops and shrimp. Very nice but not the generous portion I have been getting used to I’m Argentina.

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The staff were very helpful but unfortunately we could not get the free Wi-Fi to work. While Chila was not my cup of tea it would be worth a visit for the service and view alone.
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Fervor Buenos Aires

by on Dec.29, 2011, under Beer, Buenos Aires, Champagne, City, Foods, Free Wi-Fi, Restaurants, Scallops, Steak, Swanky, Wine

Fervor is located in the heart of Recoleta behind the Alvear Palace.It is probably the most traditional restaurant that I have visited in Buenos Aires.Set out like a typical french bistro it is quite formal while not being stiff.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Eve is the big deal in Argentina .Most restaurants shut down and the ones that remain open lay on a fixed Christmas menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is an expensive night to go out,similer to New Years Eve in the States.The menu here was around 130 US dollars per person.This included 5 courses and an open bar.I discovered a new sparkling wine which was very good.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The food was plain but plentiful and very tasty.I especially liked the country style pate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Probably not a place that I would go to on a normal night but can thoroughly recommend Christmas Eve.

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Tegui Buenos Aires

by on Dec.28, 2011, under Buenos Aires, Champagne, Free Wi-Fi, Happening, Restaurants, Roof Deck/Patio, Steak, Swanky, Tartar, Wine

Any restaurant where you have to ring the door bell to get in must have something going for it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very like its sister restauant,Casa Cruz,Tegui is very glam inside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The food is excellent.My veal tartar was great.One of the best I have ever eaten.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I almost forgot.The bread was the best I had ever eaten.(that is if you like nutty bread)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Which gets me to the main course.I had the steak which was very good.One thing that is interesting here is that the chef usually does steak medium.This was rare and wonderful.Always state how you want your food cooked as I noticed that the waiter will not always ask.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wine list was very comprehensive and if you can grab a drink in the outside garden before you leave.Definately gets 2 thumbs up from me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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M Buenos Aires

by on Dec.28, 2011, under Buenos Aires, Ceviche, Champagne, Free Wi-Fi, Happening, Music, Restaurants, Salmon, Sushi, Swanky, Wine

Absolutely stunning building.

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This was an old winery that has been converted into a bar and restaurant . Inside the curved ceilings really remind me of the Albert Dock in Liverpool .

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So the building is stunning and the food
is of a similar quality. The sushi while expensive was excellent.

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The salmon was fantastic.

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The duck was sublime.

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Before you leave check out the bar.

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Remember to talk to Juan Pablo re the vino.

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Casa Cruz Buenos Aires

by on Dec.18, 2011, under Buenos Aires, Champagne, Free Wi-Fi, Happening, Music, Octopus, Steak, Swanky, Tartar, Wine

Casa Cruz is a very upscale restaurant on the outer fringes of the main shopping and dining area of Palermo Soho

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Inside the feeling is expensive but very cool . You enter into a small bar area where you are seated and expected to have a drink. It seems that the restaurant want you to enjoy the plush surroundings as we had to wait 20 minutes for our table even though the place was not that busy . The sound-track was great so this made the wait well worthwhile .

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Once again the restaurant features a large open space with a huge wall of wine at the far end. The place feels as if you should dress up but the staff uniform is a vest, shirt, tie, jeans and sneakers. Very casual chic.
The food was simple,good and expensive by Buenos Aires standards.The veal tartar was incredible. It was as good as anything I have ever eaten

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So definitely somewhere to visit if you want to impress the “mrs”.
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Red Resto and Lounge Hotel Madero Buenos Aired

by on Dec.15, 2011, under Buenos Aires, Cocktails, Gluten Free, Salmon, Stay Here If You Can, Sushi, Swanky, Tuna, Wine

As we were staying at the Hotel Madero seemed only right to check out the in house restaurant of celebrity chef Stephen Jung.We had the salmon and tuna and when they heard part of our group had a gluten allergy the promptly accommodated with a sushi menu. It was ok but nothing to write home about. The one thing that is really good though is the cocktail ‘Un Hombre’. The drink is sweet and almost like a dessert by itself.
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Le dOMe Four Seasons Buenos Aires

by on Dec.14, 2011, under Buenos Aires, Chicken Club, Free Wi-Fi, Irish Coffee, Octopus, Salmon, Swanky, Wine

Le dOMe at the Four Seasons is one of the most sophisticated bars in Buenos Aires. A place where local power brokers would meet but thank god just as comfortable with me in my shorts (they are very nice shorts though).Grab a seat at the bar lean back and look up at the dome after which the restaurant is named. If you do not feel sick from being light headed tuck into the salmon burger. Absolutely brill. The wine list is first rate and of course the service is great. Make a reservation at Le dOMe

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Free wi-fi and a great soundtrack (not what I expected at all) made this the ultimate lunch experience.

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Fleming’s Boston

by on Nov.30, 2011, under Beer, Boston, Gluten Free, Steak, Swanky, Wine

Enjoy some fine dining at Fleming’s Steak House in Boston, great steak and seafood dishes. They have an extensive gluten free menu and are amenable to accommodate any allergies. The wine selection is great, we tasted: ‘Three Saints’, ’14 Hands’ and ‘Catena’ all were great! They also had a few favorites of mine ‘Two Hands, McLaren Vale’, ‘Orin Swift, The Prisoner’, Stags’ Leap Petite Syrah’ and ‘Ravenswood, Zinfandel’ can’t wait to come back! Check out the Fleming’s website for monthly deals, menu and to make a reservation.

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The Tides Miami

by on Nov.27, 2011, under Hotels, Miami, Mimosa, Roof Deck/Patio, Swanky

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Great spot to enjoy a lazy Sunday morning, enjoy a mimosa and the Ocean Drive vibe

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