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Hoppe’s Bistro & Wine Bar — Cayucos, Calif.
Hoppe’s Bistro & Wine Bar – Cayucos, Calif. This is a delightful spot – classy but not snobby, and a menu that has items for both mainstream and experimental palates. Its interesting features range from the unusual butter served with … Continue reading
The Smith – New York City
The Smith, at 55 Third Avenue in the Village, is a lot more colorful than its name suggests. On the second of my three visits there, my friend seemed surprised that I liked a place so Manhattan-ish, but the vibe is … Continue reading
Market Broiler – Ontario, Calif.
After my first two visits I decided the Market Broiler chain was the best thing since sliced tilapia, while on the third and fourth visits I still enjoyed it but didn’t quite get that must-move-to-California feeling. One of the same … Continue reading
Da’s Slowdown Cafe And Noodle House – Hightstown, N.J.
A small, friendly joint in downtown Hightstown, at the site of the former Slowdown Cafe, Da’s has a mostly Thai focus but displays a Vietnamese influence via the availability of pho. We started with an appetizer combo. This featured some … Continue reading
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