This is a lovely Bistro in the gorgeous Fairmont Seattle. The menu offers bistros classics, and is so much to my taste that it was almost impossible to decide what to have for lunch.
We loved the pea soup, the sourdough boule, and the lobster salad.
There’s a nice selection of wines by the glass.
Service was pleasant and fast.
This counter-serve place is light and airy, with nice seating and a great vibe.
My Grilled Pork Banh Mi was as good as any I’ve ever had. The secret to a great banh mi is great bread, and this baguette was fresh, yet crusty, and filled with crisp veggies. The sauce and pork were spot on, and there was plenty of cilantro and jalapeno. Just a terrific sandwich.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/paris-bánh-mí-kissimmee-kissimmee-2
**** (4 stars)
This place makes a good Vietnamese Bún chả Hà Nội bowl, although their fish sauce is a bit sweet for my taste. They have the advantage of being open Wednesday, when the other place in this plaza isn't. Note that they no longer offer Bánh mì.
Nam Giao Deli
5274 W Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32808
***** (5 stars)
Lovely outdoor spot on the market square with a wide assortment of international breakfasts and fresh Pattie's. Excellent coffee drinks. Friendly service.
Nakielny Kawa i Wypieki
ul. Basztowa 15
31-143 Kraków
Poland
https://www.yelp.com/biz/nakielny-kawa-i-wypieki-krak%C3%B3w
***** (5 stars)
Classic roadside hamburger diner with much more: poboys, Phillies, and many options. Not speedy, but delicious.
Do-B’s
704 E 12th Ave
Emporia, KS 66801
***** (5 stars)
Very nice hamburger cafe (nicer than a diner) with lots of patio seating. Good burgers and excellent onion rings, fries, and shakes. Very friendly and fast service.
Bolt Burgers + Shakes
6675 CO-165
Colorado City, CO 81019
***** (5 stars)
This is a nice place right near the center of old Santa Fe, with quite a bit of patio seating, most of it well shaded by umbrellas.
We had the breakfast sandwich and the breakfast burrito. Both were good, and fairly similar, except that the sandwich was grilled and the burrito was covered in green chili sauce (which is optional, but was very good).
Service was friendly.
The Pantry Rio
229 Galisteo St
Santa Fe, NM 87501
***** (5 stars)
Nom, nom, nom. The Buckeye breakfast is enough food for two or three people. Full disclosure: I finished every bite. Three eggs (perfectly cooked), bacn, choice of bread (English muffin for me), a stack of pancakes, and the best homefries I've ever had.
Let me dwell on those home fries for a moment… They are tiny cubes, perfectly crisped, and served in a square metal basket to keep them that way.
Oh my. I'm ready to go back tomorrow.
Cafe 25:35
409 E Monroe Ave
Buckeye, AZ 85326
**** (4 stars)
This is an excellent sports bar, with lots of screens, and a very extensive menu. There's pretty much and sports bar food you can think of. My burger was exactly the way I like it, and my companions Cobb salad and chicken ginger baskets both looked good. Service was prompt and friendly, as the name suggests.
Friendly Confines Metro West
2461 S Hiawassee Rd
Orlando, FL 32835
https://www.yelp.com/biz/friendly-confines-metro-west-orlando
***** (5 stars)
Excellent pork Bánh mì sandwich! Note that only walk up window service is currently offered.
Artisan Cafe
2523 5th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121