IN THE NEWS: From www.zagat.com’s Zagat Buzz newsletter, “The results are in, and top food honors in the Zagat’s 2009 Washington, DC/Baltimore Restaurants survey go to Makoto, the “impeccable” Japanese that edged out the Inn at Little Washington (last year’s winner), with the Mediterranean Komi in third place. This follows a pattern of Japanese restaurants […]

Filed under: Washington D.C. Restaurants | Tags:Curry Club closed, Fyve, Gerard Pangaud Bistro closed, Grace Garden Chinese, Jackson 20, Jaipur Royal Indian Cuisine, Makoto, Merkado closing, Mio, Moon Bay Coastal Cuisine, Ray's Hell-Burger, San Marco closed, Surfside, Zazat 2009 | No Comments »

IN THE NEWS: The St. Pete Times’s Laura Reiley gives three stars to Tampa’s acclaimed Bern’s Steakhouse (1208 S Howard Ave., Tampa, www.bernssteakhouse.com) and also reviews Wild Shrimp Company (2005 Central Ave., St. Petersburg). … Reiley also reports, “After many construction delays, Domenica Macchia, former chef at Redwoods, has announced the opening date for her […]

Filed under: Tampa - St. Petersburg Restaurants | Tags:Arigato Japanese steakhouse, Bern's Steakhouse, Green Springs Bistro, MJ's Martini Jazz and Tapas, Wild Shrimp Company | No Comments »

IN THE NEWS: The Post-Dispatch’s Joe Bonwich reviews Mattingly Brewing Co. (3000 South Jefferson Avenue, Benton Park, www.mattinglybrewing.com), while Betha Whitlow considers Pam’s Chicago Style Dogs and More (6016 Delmar Boulevard, www.pamscsd.com). www.stltoday.com … Riverfront Times’s Ian Froeb reviews Amigos Cantina (120 West Jefferson Avenue, Kirkwood), while Kristie McClanahan considers The Poopdeck (4877 Highway 54, […]

Filed under: St. Louis Restaurants | Tags:Amigos Cantina, Mattingly Brewing Co, Pam's Chicago Style Dogs and More, Poopdeck, Tani Sushi Bistro | No Comments »

IN THE NEWS: The Seattle Times’s Providence Cicero reviews Sazerac (1101 Fourth Ave., Hotel Monaco; Seattle, www.sazeracrestaurant.com), while Tan Vinh considers Inchin’s Bamboo Garden (16564 Cleveland St., Redmond, www.bamboo-gardens.com) and Nancy Leson reports the slated July 31 closing of Crepe de Paris. www.seattletimes.com … The P-I’s Leslie Kelly reviews Branzino (2429 Second Ave.) and details […]

Filed under: Seattle Restaurants | Tags:Branzino, Crepe de Paris, Inchin's Bamboo Garden, Kushibar, Olivar, Pike's Bar and Grill, Sazarac, Via Tribunali | No Comments »

IN THE NEWS: The Mercury News’s Steven Chae reviews Jasmine Thai (1710 Berryessa Road, #110 at King Road, San Jose). www.mercurynews.com … Metro Active’s Stett Holbrook reviews The Red Crane (7335 Bollinger Road, Cupertino). www.metroactive.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

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IN THE NEWS: City Beat’s Candice Woo details the reopening of Opera Patisserie (9254 Scranton Road, www.operapatisserie.com) and the opening of Azucar (4820 Newport Ave.). www.sdcitybeat.com … The Reader’s Naomi Wise reviews Nozomi (3050 Pio Pico Drive, Carlsbad), while Ed Bedford considers World Curry (1433 Garnet Avenue, San Diego). sdreader.com … The Union-Tribune’s Michele Parente […]

Filed under: San Diego Restaurants | Tags:Azucar, El Portal Fresh Mexican Grill, Nozomi, Opera Patisserie, Winesellar and Brasserie, World Curry | No Comments »

IN THE NEWS: The Current’s Ron Bechtol reviews Luther’s Cafe (1425 N. Main, Tobin Hill, San Antonio), while Elaine Wolff visits the new Roaring Fork (1604 and Huebner, next door to its seafood sibling, Wildfish Grill). www.sacurrent.com … The Express-News’s Karen Haram reviews Kobe Japanese Steak House (1007 N.W. Loop 410 at Blanco Road, www.kobesteakhouse-sa.com) […]

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IN THE NEWS: Deseret News’s Stacey Kratz reviews Five Guys Burgers and Fries (1146 E. Fort Union Blvd., Midvale, www.fiveguys.com), while Jennifer Toomer-Cook reports the closing of Avenues Bakery. www.deseretnews.com … City Weekly’s Ted Scheffler reviews Wahso Asian Grill (577 Main, Park City, Wahso.com) and reports Chef Adam Kreisel has left the Acme Burger Company. […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Sterling Hotel and Chanterelle Restaurant will close in mid-August unless another operator steps forward, the owner said [July 21], www.My58.com reports. Owner Sandi Wasserman said the landmark hotel, located at 13th and H streets is in danger of shutting down this summer. … The News and Review’s Kate Washington reviews Boon […]

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IN THE NEWS: The Democrat and Chronicle reports the opening of Roman Holiday Gelato (747 Park Ave.), while Karen Miltner reviews Pat’s Coffee Mug (627 S. Clinton Ave., Rochester). www.democratandchronicle.com … City Newspaper’s James Leach reviews Farm Fresh Kitchen (Pittsford Plaza). www.rochestercitynewspaper.com
Compiled by Pat Embry, WhereTheLocalsEat.com

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