Basement Wine Bar Slated for Mrs. K’s Toll House

IN THE NEWS: Washingtonian.com’s Sara Levine reports details the opening of a basement wine bar at Mrs. K’s Toll House in Silver Spring (9201 Colesville Road, Silver Spring; 301-589-3500; mrsks.com), while Todd Kliman reviews ACKC Cocoa Bar (1529-C 14th St., NW, Washington, DC, 202-387-2626) and Cynthia Hacindli considers Domaso Trattoria Moderna (1121 N. 19th St., […]

Critics Consider Chez Bryce, Dockside Dave’s, Boizao

IN THE NEWS: The St. Pete Times’s Laura Reiley reviews Chez Bryce (238 E Davis Blvd., Tampa, 813-258-8100), while Jessica Brady considers Dockside Dave’s Grill (7141 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, 727-360-4200, www.docksidedavesgrill.com). tampabay.com … Creative Loafing’s Brian Ries gives three stars to Boizao Steakhouse (4606 Boy Scout Road, Tampa, 813-286-7100 or boizao.com). tampa.creativeloafing.com
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Openings Include The Fountain on Locust, Skybox

IN THE NEWS: The Riverfront Times’s Ian Froeb reviews Three Monkeys (3153 Morganford Road, 314-772-9800), and reports the closings of Minions Café in Maplewood (7322 Manchester Road) and Grateful Inn (7336 Manchester Road, March 1) and the openings of The Fountain on Locust (3037 Locust Street, 314-535-7800) and sports bar and grill Skybox (800 North […]

Eastlake’s Landmark Daly’s Drive-In Shutters Doors

IN THE NEWS: The Seattle Times’s Providence Cicero gives two stars to Kurrent (600 E. Pine St., Seattle, 206-323-1923, www.kurrentseattle.com), while Leigh Haddix reviews Sugar Bakery + Cafe (1014 Madison St., Seattle; 206-749-4105, www.sugarbakerycafe.com). … Karen Gaudette details the opening of Tokara Japanese Confectionery (6208 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, 206-784-0226, tokaragashi.com), and the closing of […]

Cafe Marcella in Los Gatos Closing After 16 Years

IN THE NEWS: The Mercury News’s Aleta Watson gives three and a half stars to Cetrella (845 Main St., at Monte Vista, Half Moon Bay, 650-726-4090), while Melinda Sacks reviews Nordstrom Café (550 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, 650-323-5111). … Carolyn Jung reports that after more than 16 years in business, Cafe Marcella, 368 Village […]

Critics Consider Bleu, Urban Solace, Mimmo’s Italian Village

IN THE NEWS: The Union-Tribune’s Erin Glass reviews Bleu (530 University Ave., San Diego, 619-291-1717). signonsandiego.com … The Reader’s Naomi Wise reviews Urban Solace (3823 30th Street, 4, San Diego), while Ed Bedford considers Peace Pies (O.B./Hillcrest/North Park farmers’ markets, 619-618-6960). sdreader.com … City Beat’s Martin Jones Westlin visits Mimmo’s Italian Village (619-239-3710, 1743 India […]

Critics Consider Magnolia Pancake Haus, Lighthouse

IN THE NEWS: The Current’s Kiko Martinez details the new cupcake spot Kate’s Frosting (2518 N. Main, 210-248-9809), while Ron Bechtol reviews Magnolia Pancake Haus (606 Embassy Oaks, Hill Country Village, San Antonio, 210-496-0828). sacurrent.com … The Express-News’s John Griffin awards three and a half stars to The Lighthouse at Olmos Park (4212 McCullough Ave., […]

Critics Consider Thai Orchid, Citta Gelato, Braza Grill

IN THE NEWS: The Tribune’s Vanessa Chang gives two stars to Thai Orchid (6219 S. Highland Drive, Holladay; 801-274-3000). sltrib.com … The Deseret Morning News’s Stacey Kratz reviews Citta Gelato & Cafe in Sandy. deseretnews.com … GastronomicSLC.com reviews Braza Grill (5927 S State St, Salt Lake City). … Salt Lake Chow Hounds visit 350 Main […]

Critics Consider Go Fish, Streets of London, Tuli Bistro

IN THE NEWS: The News & Review’s Kate Washington gives four stars to Tuli Bistro (2031 S St., Sacramento, 916-764-5922). newsreview.com … The Bee’s Michael Dunne gives three and a half stars to Go Fish (641 Main St., St. Helena, 707-963-0700), while Allen Pierleoni reviews Streets of London (649 E. Bidwell St. in the Folsom […]

Critics Consider Abyssinia, Ming Noodle, Phuket Thai

IN THE NEWS: The Democrat and Chronicle’s Karen Deyle reviews Abyssinia (80 University Ave., 585-262-3910), while Karen Miltner considers Ming Noodle (1038 S. Clinton Ave., 585-244-0920). democratandchronicle.com … City Newspaper’s James Leach reviews Phuket Thai (2122 Empire Boulevard, Webster, 671-8410). rochestercitynewspaper.com). rochestercitynewspaper.com
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