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Pazo
Baltimore, MD
Price = 3..... Price really depends since its tapas. The plates are relatively cheap but it can really add up.
Food = 4.5 excellent food!! There are so many things to choose from. The pizzas are great, the appetizers, EVERYTHING!
Service = 4 I haven't had a problem yet!!
Atmosphere = 5 5 5 This place is decorated so cool. There are balconys to eat on as well. There is a nice lounge area for drinking.

If anyone EVER comes to Baltimore, obviously you must call me and then we MUST go to pazo. The inside is awesome.

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Location - Philadelphia, PA and Atlantic City, NJ
Don't visit these cities without checking this out!!

Price-- Probobly about 3.5 It is family style dining
Food-- 4.5 Amazing food! Don't forget to order the Lobster Mashed Potatoes!!!
Service--5 Everyone works together so you are served well
Atmosphere 5!! I've been to both the Philly location and the Atlantic City location. If you can, go to NJ!! It is awesome. It is in the top of the Shops at Caesars and has rivers running through it.

Atmosphere for philly location 3.5

Website: http://www.continentalmartinibar.com/

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kerri made a boo-boo. LOL!

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20 down..

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OOO I've been to Pazo!!!

Price = 4.5 I thought it was a little on the expensive side... I went with my boyfriend and my coach and it was around $90 for the three of us.

Food = 4 Food was good, I didn't think it was especially great though [sorry kerri!] The seafood and vegetarian menus, however, were OUTSTANDING. Sangria was good but overpriced.

Service = 3.5 I guess we went at a slow time because we sat for about 20 minutes with our table cleared before the waitress came over and gave us our check. Other than that, the food was out really fast.

Atmosphere = 5 HANDS DOWN!!! One of the prettiest places on the Inner Harbour!!! Try to sit out on one of the decks [that's right, they have more than 1!!], preferably the upper level. Nothing like sitting outside enjoying some crab and sipping on a cocktail. mmmm

Overall = 4 The only place of it's kind on the water in Baltimore. You may as well go and fork out the $$ for the outstanding view and unique experience. I'd go back for cocktails and maybe a few tapas, but maybe not for a full on dinner.

Yin Yankee is located on main street in downtown annapolis, in the city dock district. it's quite small but it's size always makes for a packed house! it's main attraction is sushi... and what delicious sushi it is! the food that i've had thus far in all my visits has NEVER dissapointed! one of my favorite things is not even an item on the menu, but a dipping sauce. lol. the YIN SAUCE kicks ass! it's a spicy mayo based sauce, without the overall taste of mayo. also, their miso soup is like none i've ever had with black sesame seeds and grilled shrimp, carrot spirals and a hint of sesame oil...yummmm

as for price, the bill can easily rack up. a good sized dinner for 2 including soup and a drink for each can reach around $60+. but the more simple rolls are very reasonable priced for this area, at around $5.

the atmosphere is eclectic, artsy and very colorful. there are a few fish tanks throughout the place, up on the walls and in the corners. like i mentioned previously, it's quite a small place which lends to a "busy" feeling. part of the kitchen is a show kitchen, so the line is right in the dining room. the customer counter wraps from the kitchen line and around the sushi line.

the service at yin yankee has never left me disappointed, either. the staff is always polite, friendly and happy to oblige. even the kitchen staff are always talking and saying hello to everyone! this place definitely has its regulars!

overall, i give Yin Yankee 4.5 stars and 2 thumbs up lol

http://www.yinyankee.com/index2.html (there is one in bethesda, too but this link is for annapolis)

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TAKEN FROM MY OTHER THREAD

Went to Pinole Creek Cafe yesterday for dinner. I LOVE them!! It is such a cute place too, it is in a old Victorian house that is a historical landmark. Food is super yummy. I always get the Gyoza appetizer and Marco Polo (Baked pasta in cream sauce with shrimp and crab), but I managaed to force myself to try something new yesterday (smoked Chicken with Penne pasta).

I love how when you walk in, it looks pretty classy but the atmosphere is very friendly. I always see tons of hugs, handshakes, and pat on backs when I'm there. It feels like family =)

http://www.pinolecreekcafe.com

Location Pinole Creek, CA

Price 4.5 Ranges $10-$30 for entrees, most being $18-20, very fair pricing.

Food 5 Love the food here. I always leave here stuffed to the brim since I cannot stop eating!

Service 5 Super friendly, they treat you like family.

Atmosphere 4 I love the look of the place since I love Victorian houses.

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Marica's Seafood in Oakland: My favorite was the seared Ahi tuna encrusted with black sesame. And I fantasize about their Lemon parfait with fresh mixed berry everyday. *Drool*. Pretty affordable for a nice seafood joint.
http://maricaseafood.com/
Oh, and I went to Marica's (See top of page for link) for a light lunch. OMG! Go in soon! They currently have incredibly fresh King Salmon. DROOL....Oh, and try their chocolate souffle *yum*

Oh, and I went to Marica's (See top of page for link) for a light lunch. OMG! Go in soon! They currently have incredibly fresh King Salmon. DROOL....Oh, and try their chocolate souffle *yum*


*Location Oakland, CA

*Price $4.5 $10-24 for entrees, most about $20. Very reasonable.

*Food 4 Very yummy! I tend to eat dessert more though.

*Service 4 Friendly staff, they do get bust on the weekends though and service will slow down. Best to make reservations on weekends.

*Atmosphere 4 Beautiful atmosphere. I love their lovely bar.

Location - Philadelphia, PA
Price-- About 4 out of 5 - expensive, but worth it!
Food-- 4.5 - SO excellent. It's contemporary Pan Asian cuisine. I highly recommend the Golden Crispy Pork Tenderloin.
Service--4.5 - they're really nice and go out of their way to assist and make recommendations
Atmosphere-- 5 - AWESOME place - if you get there, try one of their "pods" - it's a booth with different colored lights on the wall that you can push, and your pod will turn that color.

website: http://podrestaurant.com/


mod edit: i just want to sneak in here and mention that this is a steven starr restaurant!! excellent!

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http://www.fogodechao.com/

Price = 4 - It was pricey at $70 a person and we didnt even get any drinks.

Food = 4.5 - The meats there were outstanding and everything had such great flavor. Some pieces were dry but otherwise very tasty.

Service = 3.5 - We had reservations for 8pm but they didnt sit us down till almost 8:30 . It was also a Friday night and they were packed. The servers came around pretty frequently though with food. So there was hardly any down time where you werent eating.

Atmosphere = 3.5 - Nothing exciting but it gets the job done. Then again you hardly have time to look around when stuffing your face with meat for almost an hour nonstop!

Overall = 4.5 - You get what you pay for and this place was no different. I been to other Brazilian steakhouses but this is still my favorite. Just make sure not to have any plans after dinner since you will be a meat walking zombie.

My boyfriend and I are cataloging all of our restaurant reviews into a he said/she said format.. so I'ma copy and paste into here..

Restaurant: Les Enfants Terribles Fare: Algerian

Location: 37 Canal St and Ludlow St Manhattan Phone: (212) 777- 7518

Reservations? Yes No Parking: Lot Street Valet None

$ $$ $$$ $$$$

Ambiance: 1 2 3 4 5
Location: 1 2 3 4 5
Service: 1 2 3 4 5
Menu: 1 2 3 4 5
Overall: 1 2 3 4 5

He said: Nice place, not recommended for larger gentlemen, space is very tight. Food was good and tended to be a bit on the exotic side. Drinks were strong, but not too much above your regular bar around the corner.

She said: Very exotic decor, cramped spacing but it could very well be argued that the lack of space adds to the restaurants ambiance. If you want lamb that falls off the bone and scallops that taste like candy, this is your place! You MUST call for reservations or you will never, ever get seated. The bartender makes stiff drinks but is certainly no martini specialist.

Overall impressions: Romantic date restaurant, tight on space so you will be sitting in your date's lap; make sure you only come here with someone you really like. Menu is diverse and a nice change of pace from the many Americana, Asian, and Latino inspired places in The City.

http://www.mccormickandschmicks.com/

Price = 3.5 - It wasn't too bad, about $25 a plate on average.

Food = 3.5 - was good but not outstanding where im dying to go back. Steak was juicy but not very seasoned. The apple pie that was double baked was very tasty though.

Service = 2.5 - The waiter took forever and didnt even ask us if we wanted water. Didn't even remove the plates off the table when we were done till we told him to. Place wasn't even busy.

Atmosphere = Romantic and very quiet where you can hear the conversation.

Overall = 3.5 It was good thanks to the romantic atmosphere but the service turned me off. Might or might not go back... dunno.

BAMIYAN AFGHAN RESTAURANT - Citrus Heights, CA
http://afghancuisine.com/
SHISH KEBAB HOUSE OF AFGHANISTAN - West Hartford, CT
http://www.afghancuisine.net/

Yelp reviews:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/qcgvBI8HZZw0TOZOpJ_Rrg
http://www.yelp.com/biz/79b1163IqPqsF-Tls8jO6g

OVERALL - 5 stars
Hands down the best Afghani restaurant I've eaten at, quite possibly my most favorite of favorite restaurants of all time. I've eaten Afghani food in the Bay Area, Sacramento area and Seattle/Puget Sound area and this place takes the prize. Phenomenal!!!!

PRICE - 2.5 stars
Moderate range for entrees $13-26 and the appetizers are generous. Drinks, dessert, alcohol is relatively inexpensive too. For two people, without alcohol and including tip, was $55 for a good amount of food.

FOOD - 5 stars
Heavenly is how I would describe it! Your tastebuds will come alive with every bite because the seasonings and ingredients are so skillfully blended and never overpowering. You can taste all the international influences this cuisine has to offer--Italy, Persia, China, India, Greece--it's all beautiful. The meat was succulent, the seafood was perfectly cooked, the specialty drinks were such a treat! The vegetalbe sides were amazing and unique, I've never had anything like it. My favorite things to eat are ashak & mantoo, Afghan versions of ravioli but better. Available as appetizers or main course, I would eat two platters for myself if I could!

SERVICE - 5 stars
The nights we have went, the husband & wife owners were our waitstaff. They were both very sweet and helpful and unobtrusive!

ATMOSPHERE - 3.5 stars
Don't let the location deter you! There is a gem hidden inside this ugly stripmall on a busy main street in the less than stellar city of Citrus Heights (sorry sdnoobie...you know I luv ya but...yeah .) The inside is cozy, simple, warmly decorated and very comfortable. The walls display various "kilim" tapestries that tell a story. There is a cute little pantry type display of grocery items, gifts and books.

The restaurant in Connecticut is run by the other members of the family and has been reviewed by the New York Times and other publications in that area. The proprietor of the California restaurants (a third location is opening soon in poshier El Dorado Hills, CA) is a published cookbook author.

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*Tutti Sante
*Location:
1859 West Guadalupe
Suite 101
Mesa, Arizona 85202
Tel: 480-820-7656
Fax: 480-820-7788
*Price: 4 stars. I thought the prices were decent.
*Food: 5 stars. The raviolli were to die for. They were so light.
*Service 5 stars. They always came over and asked if you wanted anything else. We also were given free shots of sambuca on the house.
*Atmosphere: peaceful with great Italian music. We went on a Monday night & not many people were there.
*overall: 5 stars. The owner was an absolute sweetheart. He came over and spoke in Italian to us.
Website: http://www.tuttisantibynina.com/home.html

http://www.texasdebrazil.com/

Price = 3.5 - It wasn't too bad, about $45 a plate on average. Total was $125 for two and that included 2 glasses of wine and 1 desert.

Food = 4 - Its a Brazilian steakhouse so they bring all different types of meat to you. Not everything was good but the few that was great made up for it. They also had a HUGE salad bar but I made sure not to sit near it.

Service = 4 - Made reservations and sat down right away. Granted its a Wednesday night. Water was always filled and the waiters with the meat came around plenty of times.

Atmosphere = 3- Kinda crowded with the tables but not so bad where you can hear other conversations. Ill admit i didn't really look around much, too much meat...

Overall = 4.5 - Really enjoyed the food and service and would go back again.

Location ~ Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT (Also, in NY, NY)
Price ~ 2-3: It is expensive, but OMG, so worth it!
Food ~ 5: Definitely one of the best meals I have ever eaten! The steak was divine as was the lobster! The drinks were delicious! Everything is a la carte, but we tried a few of the side dishes and they were excellent as well. And, dessert was just wow!
Service ~ 5: Outstanding! Each table has a waiter and an assistant. We never had to wait long for anything and they were super friendly!
Atmosphere ~ 5: For the prices on the menu, you would expect a stuffy atmosphere, but it was really down-to-earth and friendly. The room was dimly-lit and we had a great booth that had pillows and velvet walls!

Overall ~ I would give this restaurant a 4.5, only because of the pricey menu. A dinner for two is going to be at least $150. I would absolutely go back anytime!

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Hi all,

I had been to Chanterelle restaurant for the new year party.

*Location - 316 Main St Edmonds, WA 98020
*Price - reasonable
*Food - excellent
*Service - Great
*Atmosphere - quiet and relaxing

I would give this Edmonds,WA restaurant the 5 stars





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Coast Sushi Bar - Bucktown - Chicago, IL


Location: Bucktown (Chicago)

Price= 4 stars
Reasonable. It helped that it was BYOB so we brought a bottle of wine with us.

Food= 5 stars
Amazing!! The sushi basically melts in your mouth. Its now my favorite place. If i had to complain, it would be that the maki sizes were kinda small.

Service= 4 stars
Place was packed even at 8pm on a Tuesday but yet they were able to seat us right away. Our waiter was friendly and explained new dishes well. He could have been faster but its a BYOB place so we were enjoying a bottle of wine anyways. He also suggested few items that werent on the menu which ended up being so delicious.

Atmosphere= 3
Low light, clean, but it was packed and i felt as if the table next to us was kinda close. But not close enough where i can understand their conversation. It worked.

Yum! I want sushi that melts in my mouth!