There are many occasions in Southern California that require catering and when you think of catering and Southern California, you might think caviar, filet mignon and champagne. But while it may not be the first thing you think of, there is another very popular type of catering that is going on in the southern part of the stare and that is BBQ catering in Orange County, California.
One of the reasons BBQ catering in Orange County, California is so popular is that the food is usually served piping hot, fresh from the smoker or the grill and the portions are plentiful and delicious. The choices in BBQ catering in Orange County, California range from what may be considered "typical" BBQ fare to upscale menus that include prime rib and salmon.
When you choose to get a BBQ catered, most of the caterers have the option of bringing the smoker grill to the affair being catered. The meat has been pre-cooked, usually for hours to ensure, especially with the ribs, that the meat literally falls off the bones. There are chefs who specialize in BBQ with rub and no sauce, or the ones who mop sauce after the ribs are done and are ready to be served. BBQ catering in Orange County, California is available for every taste.
And because this is BBQ catering in Orange County, California, there are caterers who offer not only vegetarian fresh vegetable skewers, but freshly grilled Garden Burgers as well. Just try to find a veggie burger at a BBQ in the South! But this is Southern California and there is a reputation to be upheld. Another catering company serves spinach and artichoke cheese dip, crab cakes or BBQ tiger shrimp for appetizers. Not your usual BBQ fare, but very well received whenever served.
Creative side dishes are where most of the BBQ catering in Orange County, California really shine. While macaroni and cheese, potato salad, cole slaw and baked beans are must haves; the recipes for the ones you find here won't be found in your everyday Southern cookbook. These caterers offer Fresh Gingered Apple Slaw, Three Cheese Macaroni with Golden Parmesan Bread Crumbs and even the corn on the cob is mesquite grilled fresh in the husk, finished with Parmesan butter, cracked black pepper or roasted garlic butter.
When it is time for dessert, these chefs don't disappoint. Although some of the choices sound relatively simple,most BBQ catering in Orange County, California includes a choice of cookies, brownies and fruit cobblers, these are no ordinary cookies. Look for white chocolate, macadamia nuts, raspberries and apricots in the cookies and don't expect box cake mix brownies with canned icing from any of them. Even the doughnuts are made from scratch.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_T_Smith
Friday, January 30, 2009
Dining in Boston - Part 1 - Cafe Quattro
With all the choices for dining in Boston, how do you choose? I have to admit, this is no easy task!
But with this article, I hope to spotlight some of the noteworthy and worthwhile places to visit while having a hunger craving in the city of Boston Massachusetts.
Somerset Street is a little side street off of Beacon Street, near the Massachusetts State House and there is where you will find a little place called "Cafe Quattro". A little cafe that never ceases to amaze me with the fine entrees and what is more amazing is that the restaurant almost blends into is surroundings.
Walking down Somerset Street one afternoon, with my Lady, we stopped to look at the menu in the window of Cafe Quattro.
We'd passed by the restaurant many times before but never stopped, this time we did.
We didn't feel like cooking that night so we ordered a pizza to go.
"Gennaro" was the style we settled on, a thin crust pizza made with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, and sliced onions!
First of all, this was a 20" pizza for under 10 bucks!
Second, this pizza was the best either one of us had had in a long long time!
You could tell just by the smell that it was going to be good, and with the first bite we were hooked!
Fresh ingredients, fresh made and just the right combination and amount of toppings.
This pizza is a masterpiece!
Before long we were ordering this pizza every week, sometimes more often.
Then we branched out, tried the other pizzas, those too were winners!
We were hooked on Cafe Quattro!
Next, we tried the Spinach Salad (with tomatoes, onions, mozzarella cheese and bacon bits), now mind you, I never cared for raw spinach until I tasted the Cafe's Salad.
Perfect!
Then we tried the Crabmeat Salad (over a garden or Caesar salad with artichoke hearts, onions, black olives and roasted red peppers), the Tuna Salad..
Not a single disappointment, the portions are generous and the prices are more than reasonable.
Most everything in Cafe Quattro is priced at under 10 bucks and all of it is made fresh!
Cafe Quattro is located at 4 Somerset Street, just off of Beacon Street near Suffolk University.
The Cafe delivers locally and also has a catering menu.
When you're touring Boston, this Cafe is a great place to stop to refuel!
Try the "Gennaro" Pizza - YOU'LL BE HOOKED!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Stephen_Orsillo
But with this article, I hope to spotlight some of the noteworthy and worthwhile places to visit while having a hunger craving in the city of Boston Massachusetts.
Somerset Street is a little side street off of Beacon Street, near the Massachusetts State House and there is where you will find a little place called "Cafe Quattro". A little cafe that never ceases to amaze me with the fine entrees and what is more amazing is that the restaurant almost blends into is surroundings.
Walking down Somerset Street one afternoon, with my Lady, we stopped to look at the menu in the window of Cafe Quattro.
We'd passed by the restaurant many times before but never stopped, this time we did.
We didn't feel like cooking that night so we ordered a pizza to go.
"Gennaro" was the style we settled on, a thin crust pizza made with marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, and sliced onions!
First of all, this was a 20" pizza for under 10 bucks!
Second, this pizza was the best either one of us had had in a long long time!
You could tell just by the smell that it was going to be good, and with the first bite we were hooked!
Fresh ingredients, fresh made and just the right combination and amount of toppings.
This pizza is a masterpiece!
Before long we were ordering this pizza every week, sometimes more often.
Then we branched out, tried the other pizzas, those too were winners!
We were hooked on Cafe Quattro!
Next, we tried the Spinach Salad (with tomatoes, onions, mozzarella cheese and bacon bits), now mind you, I never cared for raw spinach until I tasted the Cafe's Salad.
Perfect!
Then we tried the Crabmeat Salad (over a garden or Caesar salad with artichoke hearts, onions, black olives and roasted red peppers), the Tuna Salad..
Not a single disappointment, the portions are generous and the prices are more than reasonable.
Most everything in Cafe Quattro is priced at under 10 bucks and all of it is made fresh!
Cafe Quattro is located at 4 Somerset Street, just off of Beacon Street near Suffolk University.
The Cafe delivers locally and also has a catering menu.
When you're touring Boston, this Cafe is a great place to stop to refuel!
Try the "Gennaro" Pizza - YOU'LL BE HOOKED!
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Stephen_Orsillo
Best Plano TX Hamburger
In order to figure out who has the best, one must ask what it takes to make a great burger. Burgers really come in three parts a bun, patty, and toppings. As simple as that is, there are as many variations of burgers as there are people in this world. Everyone has a subjective attitude toward what is required of a good burger. In order to be able to crown a victor in the best burger category I need to set some ground rules, in order to avoid the subjectiveness of taste alone, I will describe the commonly held beliefs about what constitutes a good burger.
First off, let us talk about the bun. A burger needs a bun, sorry Atkins fans but the carbs. are required, if you wrap it in lettuce it becomes a lettuce wrap not a burger. The bun has to be fresh with added points going towards toasted buns. Feel free to get creative add poppy seeds, sesame seeds or anything else that could spice up the bread. But, a bun must not be greasy, if you cover the bun in butter you defeat its god intended purpose, to protect the hand from the grease of the patty. Nothing makes me want to pile drive a chef more than having to dry off the outside of my bun. Its bread not Lard. Also, the importance of toasting a bun can not be down played, by toasting you create a grease barrier on the business side of the bun, you keep the juices at bay, and it not only adds to the functionality of the burger but also increases the "crunch" satisfaction.
Next, the most important part of burger is the patty. Hands down, if your patty is dry and taste like cardboard nothing can save you. It doesn't always have to be made of beef, feel free to use bison, buffalo, ostridge, turkey, chicken, or even vegetables, but it does have to be flavorful and juicy. Dry patties are like fingers on a chalk board, all they do is make you want to drive a pencil through your temple, don't do it. Seasoning can be added to the meat, but understand that good meat doesn't need seasoning, when I taste seasoning, I instantly think the meat is junk because your trying to hide it. Anything more than salt and pepper is overkill; I want to taste the meat (or veggies). If you think quality meat comes frozen and pre-formed, I challenge you to go to your local butcher and get fresh ground chuck and see how it compares. If you must thaw it on the grill you might as well feed it to your dog, I am not buying.
Finally toppings, common toppings are Onions (preferably red), Pickles, lettuce, and tomatoes. Don't feel like your stuck with only those options, get creative, I love jalapenos on my burger. Extra points go to original ideas, heck, if you can make guacamole and bananas taste good, I bet it would work well on a burger (just make sure it taste good before trying to sell it to the public). Toppings need to accentuate a burger, not distract from the patty. A quick note on sauces, don't try to hide a dry patty by adding "special" sauce, if you do so, all you get is soggy cardboard. This doesn't work, Sauce like other ingredients needs to add to the experience not drown it out.
In Plano there are four major competitors trying for the hometown best burger crown, there's Country Burger, an establishment that has been in Plano for more than 30 years, Gazeebo Burgers, a newcomer to Plano however it has been in Dallas area for quite some time, Ye Olde Butcher Shop, which is a staple of downtown and has been conveniently located for three decades, and finally Amazing Jakes where the beer is cold and burgers are sure to delight. I have ranked these competitors based upon the quality of there offerings.
In fourth place is Gazeebo burgers, even with the nice condiment stand and build it yourself attitude, Gazeebo failed in the patty department. Once again, dry doesn't work, having a great selection of patty options doesn't help if they aren't any good. Gazeebo needs to get back to the basics, quit buying your patties pre-made, and go buy a grinder and a couple sides of beef. You'll thank me later.
Coming in at third is Country Burger, they don't quite have the patty problems that Gazeebo's does, however they aren't quite up to par. In addition to there mediocre burger patty, they don't really offer the selection of condiments that are necessary to compete for the affection of twenty first century burger lovers. Also, I suspect that like Gazeebo, Country Burger has fallen into the frozen processed Pattie trap. Personally, I think there needs to be laws against frozen burger patties, yeah it's better than Gazeebo but I am not entirely sure I am getting all beef.
The silver medal goes too Jake's. Jakes makes a good burger, and would be gunning for the top spot except for the fact they committed the cardinal sin of burger making, greasy bun. If I need to wrap a burger with a napkin in order to keep my hand from slipping off the bun, you're losing points. Jakes, offers a wide selection of burger, everything from the classic American Bacon Cheese Burger to more spicy concoctions making use of pico de gallo and salsa. If you're looking for a good burger, Jakes is worth the stop.
Finally the crown goes to Ye Olde Butcher Shop, honestly when it comes to quality beef, go to the butcher. Everything else is second best. The Butcher shop located in downtown on 15th combines the freshest ingredients with the best meat. Having a solid offering of Buffalo, Elk in addition to Beef, Ye Olde Butcher Shop won't disappoint. No gimmicks here, no southwest chipotle sauce cover-up just good old fashion American hamburgers cooked with the finest available meat. Don't believe me, go check it out.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_M_Russell
First off, let us talk about the bun. A burger needs a bun, sorry Atkins fans but the carbs. are required, if you wrap it in lettuce it becomes a lettuce wrap not a burger. The bun has to be fresh with added points going towards toasted buns. Feel free to get creative add poppy seeds, sesame seeds or anything else that could spice up the bread. But, a bun must not be greasy, if you cover the bun in butter you defeat its god intended purpose, to protect the hand from the grease of the patty. Nothing makes me want to pile drive a chef more than having to dry off the outside of my bun. Its bread not Lard. Also, the importance of toasting a bun can not be down played, by toasting you create a grease barrier on the business side of the bun, you keep the juices at bay, and it not only adds to the functionality of the burger but also increases the "crunch" satisfaction.
Next, the most important part of burger is the patty. Hands down, if your patty is dry and taste like cardboard nothing can save you. It doesn't always have to be made of beef, feel free to use bison, buffalo, ostridge, turkey, chicken, or even vegetables, but it does have to be flavorful and juicy. Dry patties are like fingers on a chalk board, all they do is make you want to drive a pencil through your temple, don't do it. Seasoning can be added to the meat, but understand that good meat doesn't need seasoning, when I taste seasoning, I instantly think the meat is junk because your trying to hide it. Anything more than salt and pepper is overkill; I want to taste the meat (or veggies). If you think quality meat comes frozen and pre-formed, I challenge you to go to your local butcher and get fresh ground chuck and see how it compares. If you must thaw it on the grill you might as well feed it to your dog, I am not buying.
Finally toppings, common toppings are Onions (preferably red), Pickles, lettuce, and tomatoes. Don't feel like your stuck with only those options, get creative, I love jalapenos on my burger. Extra points go to original ideas, heck, if you can make guacamole and bananas taste good, I bet it would work well on a burger (just make sure it taste good before trying to sell it to the public). Toppings need to accentuate a burger, not distract from the patty. A quick note on sauces, don't try to hide a dry patty by adding "special" sauce, if you do so, all you get is soggy cardboard. This doesn't work, Sauce like other ingredients needs to add to the experience not drown it out.
In Plano there are four major competitors trying for the hometown best burger crown, there's Country Burger, an establishment that has been in Plano for more than 30 years, Gazeebo Burgers, a newcomer to Plano however it has been in Dallas area for quite some time, Ye Olde Butcher Shop, which is a staple of downtown and has been conveniently located for three decades, and finally Amazing Jakes where the beer is cold and burgers are sure to delight. I have ranked these competitors based upon the quality of there offerings.
In fourth place is Gazeebo burgers, even with the nice condiment stand and build it yourself attitude, Gazeebo failed in the patty department. Once again, dry doesn't work, having a great selection of patty options doesn't help if they aren't any good. Gazeebo needs to get back to the basics, quit buying your patties pre-made, and go buy a grinder and a couple sides of beef. You'll thank me later.
Coming in at third is Country Burger, they don't quite have the patty problems that Gazeebo's does, however they aren't quite up to par. In addition to there mediocre burger patty, they don't really offer the selection of condiments that are necessary to compete for the affection of twenty first century burger lovers. Also, I suspect that like Gazeebo, Country Burger has fallen into the frozen processed Pattie trap. Personally, I think there needs to be laws against frozen burger patties, yeah it's better than Gazeebo but I am not entirely sure I am getting all beef.
The silver medal goes too Jake's. Jakes makes a good burger, and would be gunning for the top spot except for the fact they committed the cardinal sin of burger making, greasy bun. If I need to wrap a burger with a napkin in order to keep my hand from slipping off the bun, you're losing points. Jakes, offers a wide selection of burger, everything from the classic American Bacon Cheese Burger to more spicy concoctions making use of pico de gallo and salsa. If you're looking for a good burger, Jakes is worth the stop.
Finally the crown goes to Ye Olde Butcher Shop, honestly when it comes to quality beef, go to the butcher. Everything else is second best. The Butcher shop located in downtown on 15th combines the freshest ingredients with the best meat. Having a solid offering of Buffalo, Elk in addition to Beef, Ye Olde Butcher Shop won't disappoint. No gimmicks here, no southwest chipotle sauce cover-up just good old fashion American hamburgers cooked with the finest available meat. Don't believe me, go check it out.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=David_M_Russell
Modern Apizza - Coal Fired Pizza in New Haven, Connecticut
We just got back from Modern Apizza in New Haven, Connecticut. Modern is the third member of the Holy Trinity of Pizza. The first two are Pepe's and Sally's. If you go to Pepe's or Sally's, you can expect to wait in line.
The most amazing thing about Modern Apizza, is that we were able to get right in without waiting in line.
No waiting. No line. No nothing. The pizza's were delivered to our table with-in ten minutes after we sat down. Talk about service!
We ordered three pizzas: a Clam Pizza, an Italian Bomb and a Cheese, Peppers and Onions.
Incredible! The pizza was different from Pepe's and Sally's Apizza but certainly right up there in quality. The pizza was some of the thinest crust I have ever tasted. This was true Neapolitan pizza.
The clam pizza was served with lemons and had a creamy cheesy taste. All of the pizzas had a generous amount of toppings. There was no skimping in that department.
It almost seems to me that Modern Apizza may be the absolute best kept secret in New Haven. There was ample parking as well.
Now because the pizzas are cooked in a brick oven, you need to expect a certain amount of blackness around the crust.
According to The Modern Menu: the heat in the brick oven will reach temperatures in excess of 700 degrees. The menu goes on to explain that pizzas may be a little black around the edges and even lose their perfect shape due to contact with the brick floor of the oven. That is the price you pay for pizza perfection.
Modern Apizza deserves to be recognized as having one of the absolute best pizzas in the world! None of us had ever been to Modern before, and you can bet your clams, we will return.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Albert_Grande
The most amazing thing about Modern Apizza, is that we were able to get right in without waiting in line.
No waiting. No line. No nothing. The pizza's were delivered to our table with-in ten minutes after we sat down. Talk about service!
We ordered three pizzas: a Clam Pizza, an Italian Bomb and a Cheese, Peppers and Onions.
Incredible! The pizza was different from Pepe's and Sally's Apizza but certainly right up there in quality. The pizza was some of the thinest crust I have ever tasted. This was true Neapolitan pizza.
The clam pizza was served with lemons and had a creamy cheesy taste. All of the pizzas had a generous amount of toppings. There was no skimping in that department.
It almost seems to me that Modern Apizza may be the absolute best kept secret in New Haven. There was ample parking as well.
Now because the pizzas are cooked in a brick oven, you need to expect a certain amount of blackness around the crust.
According to The Modern Menu: the heat in the brick oven will reach temperatures in excess of 700 degrees. The menu goes on to explain that pizzas may be a little black around the edges and even lose their perfect shape due to contact with the brick floor of the oven. That is the price you pay for pizza perfection.
Modern Apizza deserves to be recognized as having one of the absolute best pizzas in the world! None of us had ever been to Modern before, and you can bet your clams, we will return.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Albert_Grande
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Top 5 Sushi Restaurants For Your Dinner Party
Did you ever have any notion of trying a sushi food in a sushi restaurant in New York? For a lot of people the sushi food means only the raw food. Many food lovers just get turned off when they hear about the uncooked fish which is served in a classy way. But the actual truth is that once you have a sushi food, you will actually love it and it will add in your favorite cuisine list. You will actually discover the sushi food and enjoy it a lot.
Sushi can be a great feast for the sea food lover. It does not only include the fish but also many other sea dishes. You get a lot of superb varieties of food. New York City has some of the best sushi restaurants in the world. They serve great food to its guest and people definitely change their view about the sushi food.
Some of the top sushi restaurants in the city of New York are:
Tomoe Sushi: If you want to treat yourself with the yum sushi food in this restaurant, all you need is patience. This restaurant is always very crowded as people love to relish their sushi food here. The wonderful fresh and superb scallop sushi is among the most beloved dish which is offered at a very reasonable price.
Jeollado: This restaurant is among the top sushi restaurants in the city of New York. It can be a wonderful place for a dinner party especially for people who like to hog on the sushi food. This is an East Village restaurant which serves both Japanese and Korean food, sushi being the main on the menu list. The seaweed salads are among the best cuisine in this restaurant.
Yama: Although this restaurant is one of the finest sushi restaurants in New York, you will get amazed to see the low priced food on the menu list. This brilliant restaurant chooses to offer great food at very low price without any compromise on the taste. The classic décor and services in this restaurant makes it a perfect place to throw a dinner part here.
Blue Ribbon Sushi: This sleek and small restaurant offers some of the great and freshest fish food in the city. This particular sushi restaurant is best for those people who love sushi food which is spicy, attractive and has awesome taste.
Nobu New York: This sexy Japanese restaurant offers superb sushi, elegant décor, greaseless tempura, extraordinary specials and a huge bill. But paying for the finest sushi food is worth here as you get everything to satisfy your appetite. So, it is a perfect place to have a dinner party if you have promised to treat your friends or family with the best sushi food.
In the recent years, the sushi food has become very famous and a lot of restaurants have come up that offers great and original sushi food. New York City has a lot of restaurants that specializes in the sushi food and are great to dine.
Mario Stewart has a passion to write about New York City and the event spaces, clubs, bars and restaurants in the city. He is internationally popular for providing the most apt reviews about the New York restaurants. You may visit one of his websites to know more information about New York Restaurants.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mario_Stewart
Sushi can be a great feast for the sea food lover. It does not only include the fish but also many other sea dishes. You get a lot of superb varieties of food. New York City has some of the best sushi restaurants in the world. They serve great food to its guest and people definitely change their view about the sushi food.
Some of the top sushi restaurants in the city of New York are:
Tomoe Sushi: If you want to treat yourself with the yum sushi food in this restaurant, all you need is patience. This restaurant is always very crowded as people love to relish their sushi food here. The wonderful fresh and superb scallop sushi is among the most beloved dish which is offered at a very reasonable price.
Jeollado: This restaurant is among the top sushi restaurants in the city of New York. It can be a wonderful place for a dinner party especially for people who like to hog on the sushi food. This is an East Village restaurant which serves both Japanese and Korean food, sushi being the main on the menu list. The seaweed salads are among the best cuisine in this restaurant.
Yama: Although this restaurant is one of the finest sushi restaurants in New York, you will get amazed to see the low priced food on the menu list. This brilliant restaurant chooses to offer great food at very low price without any compromise on the taste. The classic décor and services in this restaurant makes it a perfect place to throw a dinner part here.
Blue Ribbon Sushi: This sleek and small restaurant offers some of the great and freshest fish food in the city. This particular sushi restaurant is best for those people who love sushi food which is spicy, attractive and has awesome taste.
Nobu New York: This sexy Japanese restaurant offers superb sushi, elegant décor, greaseless tempura, extraordinary specials and a huge bill. But paying for the finest sushi food is worth here as you get everything to satisfy your appetite. So, it is a perfect place to have a dinner party if you have promised to treat your friends or family with the best sushi food.
In the recent years, the sushi food has become very famous and a lot of restaurants have come up that offers great and original sushi food. New York City has a lot of restaurants that specializes in the sushi food and are great to dine.
Mario Stewart has a passion to write about New York City and the event spaces, clubs, bars and restaurants in the city. He is internationally popular for providing the most apt reviews about the New York restaurants. You may visit one of his websites to know more information about New York Restaurants.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Mario_Stewart
Michelin Star Restaurants in Antwerp
Belgian "national dishes" are fries with mussels , rabbit with plums, eel in green sauce ( Paling in't Groen in Dutch) and meatballs with "rabbit sauce" - also called "hunter sauce". It is not likely that you will find those on the menu in Michelin Stared restaurants, maybe a "noble" version of some of those dishes, but in general you can expect french influence.
Gin-Fish
This Michelin star rewarded chef prepares the best fish in town. Simplicity is his keyword but his cooking results in the most complex taste experience. A few years ago, this master chef was already awarded a star for his previous restaurant 'The Matelote'. Following his own path, he handed back the star and started all over with a new concept. Soon after, the Red Guide again awarded him a star, this time around for ... the Gin-Fish.
The Gin-Fish is small, trendy but a very cozy venue. Don't worry about what to choose. The chef does it for you with his set menu!
District: Old Town
Haarstraat 9
2000 Antwerp
00 32 /3 231.32.07
Budget : EUR 75 to 100
Cuisine: Seafood
Closed: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday midday, Wednesday midday, Thursday midday, Friday midday, Saturday midday
'T Fornuis
This one has not been tried yet but I thought it's best to included on the "all star restaurants" list.
District: Old Town
Reyndersstraat 24
2000 Antwerp
03.233.62.70
Budget : ± 70 Euro
Cuisine: French
Closed: Saturday - Sunday - Pub.Holidays
Dome
The chef and his wife set up this restaurant in one the coziest areas of Antwerp. Close to the Cogels-Osy lei, they offer you a classical French cuisine in an amazing art nouveau building.
This former tea house, police office, and sewing school stayed almost intact during the last century.
Go for whatever you like on their menu. You can't make a mistake! The Red Guide rewarded them with a Michelin star for their efforts.
District: Zurenborg
Grote Hondstraat 2
2018 Antwerp
0032 /3 239.90.03
Budget : EUR 75 to 100
Cuisine: French
Closing days: Sunday, Monday, Saturday noon
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Amanda_Luczynska
Gin-Fish
This Michelin star rewarded chef prepares the best fish in town. Simplicity is his keyword but his cooking results in the most complex taste experience. A few years ago, this master chef was already awarded a star for his previous restaurant 'The Matelote'. Following his own path, he handed back the star and started all over with a new concept. Soon after, the Red Guide again awarded him a star, this time around for ... the Gin-Fish.
The Gin-Fish is small, trendy but a very cozy venue. Don't worry about what to choose. The chef does it for you with his set menu!
District: Old Town
Haarstraat 9
2000 Antwerp
00 32 /3 231.32.07
Budget : EUR 75 to 100
Cuisine: Seafood
Closed: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday midday, Wednesday midday, Thursday midday, Friday midday, Saturday midday
'T Fornuis
This one has not been tried yet but I thought it's best to included on the "all star restaurants" list.
District: Old Town
Reyndersstraat 24
2000 Antwerp
03.233.62.70
Budget : ± 70 Euro
Cuisine: French
Closed: Saturday - Sunday - Pub.Holidays
Dome
The chef and his wife set up this restaurant in one the coziest areas of Antwerp. Close to the Cogels-Osy lei, they offer you a classical French cuisine in an amazing art nouveau building.
This former tea house, police office, and sewing school stayed almost intact during the last century.
Go for whatever you like on their menu. You can't make a mistake! The Red Guide rewarded them with a Michelin star for their efforts.
District: Zurenborg
Grote Hondstraat 2
2018 Antwerp
0032 /3 239.90.03
Budget : EUR 75 to 100
Cuisine: French
Closing days: Sunday, Monday, Saturday noon
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Amanda_Luczynska
On the Rocks Provides London With Good, Clean But Deliciously Grimy Entertainment
I'm sick of overpriced London clubs that charge you £400 just to sit at a table with po-faced individuals whose sole aim in life it appears, is to out spend other po-faced individuals whilst simultaneously competing to look the most bored.
Certainly there seems to be something about inner city London clubs that require their customers to be somewhat self-absorbed. Where is the fun in tottering around in this season's hot designer dress, spending the entire night pouting and checking out the competition?
Seriously though, who can say they've had a great night when you step out of the club looking as perfect as when you first walked in? Of course I am not suggesting that you all rock home looking like an extra for those, Alcohol Know Your Limits adverts but come on. A bit of sweat and smudged mascara never hurt anyone. Jimmy Choo's and bag full of makeup however, cause back pain.
On The Rocks, described fantastically as a 'scuffed up diamond found via a doorway on Kingsland road.' Is a perfect opposite of the Movida's and Chinawhite's of London city.
The old Shoreditch crowd are reported to be steadily moving further into Dalston and Bethnal Green in search of grimier and cooler venues to throw shapes in and it seems On The Rocks has captured many migrating revellers.
Disappearing down uneven stairs into what is best described as a sparsely decorated room with a stage-and that's it. The unpretentiousness of the venue is its strength. What On The Rocks lack's in sparkle though, the customers certainly make up for.
American Apparel catsuits and sequined hotpants galore, the crowd is a pretty mix of twenty something eccentrics enjoying the shiny disco ball. Air conditioning seems to be a rare commodity that can only be found if stood under a small grate in the centre of the dance floor but that doesn't stop everyone dancing.
The beats are provided by various resident DJs including Hannah Holland, Kitsune, Zombie Disco Squad and the favourite floor packers Were Not Cool.
Friday nights are heralded as a 'sleazy rave box that pounds out electric booty shake' and on Saturday you will find anything from reggae to funk ska and soul.
Most people would rather gyrate on the dance floor than get caught up at the bar but when they do, tins of Red Stripe and spirit mixers seem to be the most popular drinks of choice.
Anyone looking for an alternative London night out where they can really let go of their hair and shake loose inhibitions should visit On The Rocks. In the words of one reveller, 'pop along under the pink neon sign but go with old shoes and an open mind.'
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Certainly there seems to be something about inner city London clubs that require their customers to be somewhat self-absorbed. Where is the fun in tottering around in this season's hot designer dress, spending the entire night pouting and checking out the competition?
Seriously though, who can say they've had a great night when you step out of the club looking as perfect as when you first walked in? Of course I am not suggesting that you all rock home looking like an extra for those, Alcohol Know Your Limits adverts but come on. A bit of sweat and smudged mascara never hurt anyone. Jimmy Choo's and bag full of makeup however, cause back pain.
On The Rocks, described fantastically as a 'scuffed up diamond found via a doorway on Kingsland road.' Is a perfect opposite of the Movida's and Chinawhite's of London city.
The old Shoreditch crowd are reported to be steadily moving further into Dalston and Bethnal Green in search of grimier and cooler venues to throw shapes in and it seems On The Rocks has captured many migrating revellers.
Disappearing down uneven stairs into what is best described as a sparsely decorated room with a stage-and that's it. The unpretentiousness of the venue is its strength. What On The Rocks lack's in sparkle though, the customers certainly make up for.
American Apparel catsuits and sequined hotpants galore, the crowd is a pretty mix of twenty something eccentrics enjoying the shiny disco ball. Air conditioning seems to be a rare commodity that can only be found if stood under a small grate in the centre of the dance floor but that doesn't stop everyone dancing.
The beats are provided by various resident DJs including Hannah Holland, Kitsune, Zombie Disco Squad and the favourite floor packers Were Not Cool.
Friday nights are heralded as a 'sleazy rave box that pounds out electric booty shake' and on Saturday you will find anything from reggae to funk ska and soul.
Most people would rather gyrate on the dance floor than get caught up at the bar but when they do, tins of Red Stripe and spirit mixers seem to be the most popular drinks of choice.
Anyone looking for an alternative London night out where they can really let go of their hair and shake loose inhibitions should visit On The Rocks. In the words of one reveller, 'pop along under the pink neon sign but go with old shoes and an open mind.'
We Love Local helps you find the best local businesses by reading local reviews and ratings from people you can trust. It uses Google Maps to help you find the business just around the corner and also allows you to save businesses by using a personal bookmarking service.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Sarah_Maple
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