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 is certainly one of the most remarkable and storied restaurants in America. Twenty-five years ago I first visited, and was struck by the beauty of the restaurant, its view, and the food. Now, all these years later, it’s great to see that it is still in the family, and has evolved with the times to an even higher level of food and service, without sacrificing the interior design that made it so striking when it was founded in 1950.
We had dinner in The Caché, the intimate upstairs private room that used to be Mt. Canlis’ office. It commands a striking view, and is the perfect setting for a romantic dinner.
A consistent winner of the Wine Spectator’s Grand Award, the wine list is both broad and offers good depth of vintages, with great wines for any budget.
The multi-course menu offered selections of three of the six courses, and there were actually far more than six because some courses were comprised of many small bites. We loved almost everything excepting the actual main courses we chose, which were not quite the tour de force of the fixed courses.
Service was very professional yet friendly. And you can’t beat the view!
B&Z offers an extensive menu of traditional Tex-Mex dishes including enchiladas, tacos, nachos, and more. It’s distinctly not traditional Mexican for the most part, so you won’t have to worry about a lot of spice.
Service was very friendly, and the Margarita was good.
It’s nice that they offer breakfast through 3pm, in addition to the lunch menu.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/b-and-z-family-mexican-restaurant-seattle
Nice neighborhood Thai place with a very reasonably priced lunch. Pretty much all the common Thai dishes are on the lunch menu. Very friendly service and good food.
This is a nice new Gators with a very friendly staff. I love the way that Gator’s menu has gotten so creative lately, with lots of temporary specials. This is a great venue for watching sports, but also just a good place for traditional bar food plus some creative variations on same.
***** (5 stars)
Shakers recently won a people’s choice award for best breakfast in Orlando, and I can see why. My Western Omelet was overflowing with fresh vegetables and savory ham. Hash browns were extra crispy, just like I ordered them. And my server’s suggestion to grill my biscuit was pure genius.
I also loved the decor, with unique salt and pepper shakers on every table, and many more lining the walls.
Service was excellent, and all the servers I encountered were very friendly. Indeed, this was the best breakfast I’ve had in a long, long time.
UPDATE, MAY 9, 2024
Shakers still makes the best breakfasts in town! My new favorite is the breakfast quesadilla. It’s perfect!
Shakers American Café
1308 Edgewater Dr
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 422-3534
https://www.yelp.com/biz/shakers-american-caf%C3%A9-orlando-2
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
This counter service stir fry and sushi place also has adequate inside seating. The stir fry is cooked to order, with fresh veggies and a tasty sauce. I particularly liked the scallops in my shrimp and scallop combination.
And how can you beat a lunch special with two sushi rolls of your choice, a ginger salad, and a drink for $8.99? The spicy tuna roll was actually spicy, and the salmon wash fresh.
Friendly service.
This is the best Chinese food in the area. It’s always hot, and served on time. There are only three tables in the restaurant, so there’s a reason why delivery is in the name.
I particularly like their Singapore Mei Fun. It consists of thin noodles in a light curry sauce with assorted proteins. Servings are very generous.
https://www.yelp.com/biz/run-and-run-chinese-delivery-orlando-3
This salad assemblage place is much nicer than many of the competitors, with a large, pleasant inside seating area.
Their featured combinations all seem quite interesting. There is a nice variety.
I had the Chicken Bacon Ranch. The house Ranch dressing is nice and light, and a bit herbal. The bacon was meaty, the chicken was nicely seared, and the avocado was generous.
I ordered online, and it was ready by my selected time.