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# Dining With Frankie

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- [Chambers. NYC, 5/6/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/07/05/chambers-nyc-5-6-26/) - Chambers is in Tribeca, NYC and run by Chef Jonathan Karis, who previously worked at Gramercy Tavern, along with partners Pascaline Lepeltier (beverage director) and Jared David (general manager). Together they re-did the space were Racines had been till 2021. They opened the next year and serve an American style weekly changing seasonal menu
- [Los Tacos No. 1, NYC, 5/6/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/07/02/los-tacos-no-1-nyc-5-6-26/) - Los Tacos No. 1 was created by 3 friends who wanted to bring authentic Mexican tacos to the east coast. They did a superb job keeping their product simple and fresh and now have multiple locations around the city. There was no seating and a line to order but it moved quickly and choices
- [Aposto at The Scala House, Des Moines, 4/27/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/06/29/aposto-at-the-scala-house-des-moines-4-27-26/) - Aposto was in an 1880 Victorian mansion with dimmed lights and a seasonally changing menu. The concept was created by restauranteur Tony Lemmo offering modern classical Italian and Mediterranean cuisine. The place was formerly called Cafe di Scala but reopened under the present name in Jan 2016. The new name was chosen because it means
- [Manhattan Deli, Des Moines, 4/25/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/06/26/manhattan-deli-des-moines-4-25-26/) - Manhattan Deli serves classic deli sandwiches and has been doing so for 40 years. They have a large array of choices as well as a daily special that knocks a dollar off the price. It's a large place with a long counter where you order, that also held some sandwich samples and salads to
- [Harbinger, Des Moines, 4/24/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/06/24/harbinger-des-moines-4-24-26/) - Harbinger is owned by Chef Joe Tripp who has been a semifinalist 5 times (nominated 7 times) for the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef Midwest award. He is assisted by a fine team who traveled with him to Asia to find new ingredients, cooking techniques and flavors, Opening in 2018 the menu changes regularly as
- [A Taste of Italy, Clive, Iowa, 4/24/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/06/21/a-taste-of-italy-clive-iowa-4-24-26/) - A Taste of Italy is a small neighborhood Italian grocery and deli with a few tables for dining inside or out. Todd Ferin opened it in June 1996 to provide quality Italian products to customers and sandwiches featuring premium meats and cheeses. Clive is a small town just north of West Des Moines, so about
- [Oak Park, Des Moines, 4/23/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/06/19/oak-park-des-moines-4-23-26/) - Oak Park opened in 2023 in a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired building and under the kitchen of Executive Chef Ian Robertson and his wife Jess Robertson as Executive Pastry Chef. Together they partner with many local farmers and growers to create a modern American seasonal menu. He was a semifinalist for the James Beard Best
- [Graziano Brothers, Des Moines, 4/23/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/06/16/graziano-brothers-des-moines-4-23-26/) - Graziano Brothers has been in business since 1912 and are known for their Italian sausage. It was founded by Francesco and Luigi Graziano who immigrated to America in 1903, then worked for the Great Western Railway and finally settled in Des Moines to start a grocery business. Now the small grocery is in an area
- [Bazaar, Dallas, 6/11/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/06/13/bazaar-dallas-6-11-26/) - Bazaar is the name of the temporary restaurant in the Statler Hotel downtown space previously occupied by Sauvage. Chef Belal Kattan, a Syrian-American is the owner behind the concept of blending Syrian flavors with American food. After working in a number of restaurants around town including Cry Wolf and Georgie he has landed in this
- [Sauvage, Dallas, 9/6/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/09/15/sauvage-dallas-9-6-25/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Sauvage is a 12 person counter tasting meal that opened a week ago by the team of Casey and Amy La Rue, who previously ran the now closed Carte Blanche on Greenville. Located adjacent to the Statler Hotel the La Rue team has done much of the finish out work on
- [Snarf's Sandwiches, Dallas, 4/11/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/06/01/snarfs-sandwiches-dallas-4-11-26/) - Snarf's Sandwiches was the product of Jimmy Seidel's dream - to create the world's finest sandwich. In 1996 he opened the first one in Boulder, CO and now it is a chain of some 50 locations. Named for Seidel's college nickname, "Snarf" - for his ability to snarf down food - they are all
- [Maude and the Bear breakfast, Staunton, VA., 4/16-18/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/06/11/maude-and-the-bear-breakfast-staunton-va-4-16-18-26/) - Maude and the Bear is in a 1926 Montgomery Ward kit house and run by Chef Ian Boden and a marvelous team. They offer a 5 course tasting menu in the main dining rooms but hold out until you can get one of the 4 seats for the Kitchen Table (posted a couple days
- [Maude & the Bear, Staunton, VA., 4/18/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/06/09/maude-the-bear-staunton-va-4-18-26/) - Chef Ian Boden helmed The Shack restaurant for almost 10 years, garnishing two semi-finalist nominations for Best Chef mid-Atlantic. In 2022 he and his wife Leslie decided to take it to the next level and open a more upscale culinary venue with attached guest suites. They chose a 1926 Montgomery Ward kit house and redecorated
- [Remedy Burger, Stauton, VA., 4/17/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/06/07/remedy-burger-stauton-va-4-17-26/) - This Remedy Burger was in the historic part of downtown and there is another restaurant in Richmond. It was a medium sized place with a high ceiling, wood floors and a combination of seating with bench seating along one wall and high top tables along the opposite with more small dark wood tables in
- [The Shack, Staunton, VA., 4/16/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/06/04/the-shack-staunton-va-4-16-26/) - The Shack, a tiny former doughnut shop, barbecue joint, and bar (and the list goes on) is just outside of downtown Staunton in a small building with a changing menu. For the last several years it has been under the kitchen of Chef Michael Skipper but it was started by Chef Ian Boden in 2014..
- [Olōyō, Dallas, 5/28/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/05/30/oloyo-dallas-5-28-26/) - Chef Olivia López and her partner Jonathan Percival officially opened Olōyō two days ago. The pair started in 2021 with Molino Olōyō, a food truck that delivered heirloom corn tortillas and tamales. Since then they've been doing pop-up and private catering until they found a brick and mortar space to actualize their dream. Chef Olivia
- [Campo at Los Poblanos (chef's counter), Albuquerque, 3/28/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/05/06/campo-at-los-poblanos-chefs-counter-albuquerque-3-28-25/) - The restaurant at Los Poblanos is called Campo and on Friday and Saturday nights they offer a Chef's Counter tasting for just 4 people. You must reserve this well in advance; the tasting includes wine pairings. Los Poblanos is an organic farm with guest rooms and special event areas. We were fortunate to have
- [The Cocochine Restaurant, London, 2/19/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/03/13/the-cocochine-restaurant-london-2-19-26/) - Cocochine was a medium-sized place in the Mayfair area featuring Chef Larry Jayasekara's cuisine. Chef was born in Sri Lanka, went to culinary school in Devon and afterwards worked in a number of French and British fine dining restaurants. He opened Cocochine in March 2024 and it offered several floors of dining experiences. The main
- [JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Paso Robles, CA., 3/13/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/04/20/justin-vineyards-winery-paso-robles-ca-3-13-26/) - The restaurant at JUSTIN Winery was led by Executive Chef Rachel Haddstrom (who we never saw) and offered seasonal menus with ingredients sourced from the onsite 26 acre farm for dinner Thursday through Sunday. They have one Michelin star and a Michelin Green Star. It's a large place with lots of buildings and at first
- [Scotch & Sirloin, Wichita, KS., 4/10/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/05/27/scotch-sirloin-wichita-ks-4-10-26/) - Scotch and Sirloin opened in 1969 and was a huge place. After a fire it moved to its present location in 1997 and Mike Issa took ownership from Lindy Andeel in 2014. Issa then proceeded with an interior makeover that includes a 400 bottle glass wall that separates the bar from a dining room..
- [Old Mill Tasty Shop, Wichita, KS., 4/10/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/05/24/old-mill-tasty-shop-wichita-ks-4-10-26/) - The Old Mill Tasty Shop has been in business over 90 years. They started in 1932 and have been under just two families of ownership in all that time. They are open everyday, but Sunday, 11-3. They serve a variety of sandwiches as well as having a marble countered soda fountain. It was a medium-sized
- [Lottē, Wichita, KS., 4/9/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/05/21/lotte-wichita-ks-4-9-26/) - Lottē was started as a seasonal farm to table restaurants from Chef Josh Rathbun. Opened in the fall of 2023 it was named for his daughter Charlotte. A Wichita native Rathbun has worked in many different kitchens where he developed a fondness for seasonal cooking, using as many local products as possible. He developed
- [Artichoke Sandwichbar, Wichita, KS., 4/9/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/05/18/artichoke-sandwichbar-wichita-ks-4-9-26/) - Artichoke Sandwich Bar was an Irish inpired dive bar that opened in 1984 near downtown. It was since expanded to a second location as well as a food truck, which all have slightly different menus. We went to the original location which had a full bar and restaurant at lunch and live music on Wed.-Sat.
- [The White Linen, Topeka, KS, 4/8/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/05/16/the-white-linen-topeka-ks-4-8-26/) - The White Linen serves a 4-course tasting or an a la carte menu. Their tasting is different in that the first and dessert course are set but the second course has a choice as does the entree course, which also sets the price of your tasting. If you want less or just some optional starter
- [Saddles and Spurs Bar and Grill, Abilene, KS, 4/8/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/05/14/saddles-and-spurs-bar-and-grill-abilene-ks-4-8-26/) - Saddles & Spurs opened on Dec. 29, 2025 in a past Dairy Queen building. It was medium-sized with counter, booth and table seating options. Windows along the front look out at the parking lot and nearby highways. The wood floors go well with the bare wood tables that all seemd to be about the same
- [Trinity Restaurant, London, 2/22/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/04/05/trinity-restaurant-london-2-22-26/) - Trinity Restaurant offered a couple different dining venues from Chef Adam Byatt in the same building. The fine dining option, on the first floor, opened in 2006 and has one Michelin star. Upstairs at Trinity, which fittingly was on the second level, opened in 2011 and is a Bib Gourmand. The first floor was where
- [Walker's Drive In, Jackson, MS., 3/27/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/05/11/walkers-drive-in-jackson-ms-3-27-26/) - Walker's Drive In was taken over by Chef Joe Cravens in July 2025 after two decades under Chef Derek Emerson. Originally from Memphis, Cravens worked under numerous award winning chefs and also for US Foods as a Territory Manager. They offer lunch and dinner Tues to Fri (only dinner on Sat.). It does look like
- [Pulito Osteria, Jackson, MS., 3/26/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/05/08/pulito-osteria-jackson-ms-3-26-26/) - Pulito Osteria is the work of Chef Chaz Lindsay who grew up nearby. After studying at the Culinary Institute of America he worked at numerous kitchens including NYC's Eleven Madison Park and then headed to Rome, Italy to study Italian cuisine. Now all the pastas at Pulito are made in house and Chef Lindsay
- [Brent's Drugs, Jackson, MS., 3/26/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/05/05/brents-drugs-jackson-ms-3-26-26/) - Brent's Drugs opened in 1946 in the first shopping center in Mississippi. Pharmacist Alvin Brent opened it as a pharmacy and soda fountain. It was successful as both and in 1977 he sold it to a pair of pharmacists that had worked there since 1951. Pharmacist Randy Calvert bought them out in 1995
- [Elvie's, Jackson, MS., 3/25/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/05/03/elvies-jackson-ms-3-25-26/) - Elvie's has Chef Hunter Evans in charge of the kitchen. He was a finalist for the 2024 James Beard Best Chef South award (a semi-finalist in 2025). With his partner Cody McCain, they opened Elvie's in 2020 and the Mayflower Cafe in 2025. Elvie's served seasonal cuisine highlighting local farmers and fishermen. The building was
- [Mayflower Cafe, Jackson, MS., 3/25/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/05/01/mayflower-cafe-jackson-ms-3-25-26/) - The Mayflower Cafe began over 80 years ago, started by 2 Greek immigrants. Their third generation owner took control in 1990 and some twenty years later, when he announced closure of the restaurant, Hunter Evans and Cody McCain instead purchased the restaurant in 2024 to keep it going. This pair owns Elvie's (review in a
- [Bibi Restaurant, London, 2/22/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/03/28/bibi-restaurant-london-2-22-26/) - Bibi Restaurant was located in Mayfair and led by Chef Chet Sharma and serving dishes inspired by Indian cusine. At lunch they serve a 4 course set menu and have a Chef's Selection tasting at dinner. They have a number of supplements, like caviar, wagyu and truffles that you can add to your meal
- [Brother's Cafe 3:16, Paso Robles, CA., 3/15/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/04/28/brothers-cafe-316-paso-robles-ca-3-15-26/) - Brother's Cafe 3:16 was a good sized place with indoor and outdoor dining, 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch. Located in a shopping center, there's plenty of of free parking. Bright and clean there were seats at the counter facing the window to the kitchen as well as two sizes of bare wood
- [Somm's Kitchen, Paso Robles, CA., 3/14/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/04/25/somms-kitchen-paso-robles-ca-3-14-26/) - Somm's Kitchen was a 16 seat counter tasting menu with paired wines by Chef/Sommelier Ian Adamo. There was just one seating per night with all coming at the same time. The concept was to serve 8 courses with two paired wines for each course as he discusses the wines their effect on the food.
- [Red Scooter Deli, Paso Robles, CA., 3/14/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/04/22/red-scooter-deli-paso-robles-ca-3-14-26/) - Red Scooter Deli is on the main square in Paso Robles and open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch. Stephanie Johnston opened the deli in December 2010 and is actively involved in the Paso community. The place has no indoor dining options but does have a number of outdoor tables where you
- [Six Test Kitchen, Paso Robles, CA., 3/12/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/04/17/six-test-kitchen-paso-robles-ca-3-12-26/) - Six Test Kitchen is in a place called Tin City and run by a very talented chef Ricky Odbert. Named because Chef started the venture in his dad's garage as a six seat pop-up. Now it's in a commercial/retail development of tin buildings, what else? Inside it's anything but tin though. Twelve very lucky
- [High Street Deli, San Luis Obispo, CA., 3/12/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/04/15/high-street-deli-san-luis-obispo-ca-3-12-26/) - High Street Deli is an historic landmark in that it's located in the what was the main market for Railroad workers and their families in 1927. Even then it sold delicious deli sandwiches along with grocery staples. They now have 2 locations but the High Street one is the original and it's open daily.
- [Cycene, London, 2/21/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/03/25/cycene-london-2-21-26/) - Cycene derived its name from the word for kitchen in Old English. It endeavors to create the feeling of dining in a private home with a 9 course menu focused on local seafood and game. It's a moving dinner where you start on the ground floor in the bar area. Here you have a few
- [Evelyn's Table (update), London, 2/24/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/04/12/evelyns-table-update-london-2-24-26/) - We visited Evelyn's Table in 2024 and it now has a new cooking team. Named for a character in Chinatown, the 12 seat counter tasting menu has had a one Michelin star rating since 2022. In August of 2024 Seamus Sam took control of the kitchen. Three chefs prepare your dinner in front of you
- [Blacklock, London, 2/24/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/04/09/blacklock-london-2-24-26/) - Blacklock was in the building that housed a former brothel and lap dance club. The area of Soho, where it's located was known for its "night activities" and bars. It's below street level and open daily but now serves steaks and chops as the original chop house in this chain of restaurants. Each of
- [64 Goodge Street, London, 2/23/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/04/06/64-goodge-street-london-2-23-26/) - 64 Goodge Street was a small place with closely set small bare wood tables. Art was on the walls, music was in the background, lights were lowered, bench seating lined one long wall and an opening in the back of the room revealed the kitchen. They are open for lunch and dinner daily except Sunday
- [J.Sheekey, London, 2/23/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/04/03/j-sheekey-london-2-23-26/) - J.Sheekey has been a seafood restaurant in the theater district for 125 years. Beginning in 1896 "Sheekey's" has been welcoming guests to the long red building whose walls are filled with framed portraits of notables who have visited. In the heart of Covent Garden, Josef Sheekey was given permission to serve fish and shellfish in
- [Aulis London, London, 1/23/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/02/15/aulis-london-london-1-23-25/) - Aulis serves only 12 guests per night at a Simon Rogan restaurant in London. The brand also has chef's tables in Hong Kong, Phuket and Cartmel. Opening in Nov 2017, it was awarded one Michelin star in 2024. Chef Charlie Taylor has been running this kitchen for 4 years and was certainly talented but also
- [Trivet, London, 2/21/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/03/22/trivet-london-2-21-26/) - Trivet was opened in 2019 by Chef Jonny Lake and Sommelier Isa Bal featuring Head Chef Adam Tooby-Desmond. The name was about the cooking utensil that a cooking pot stands on and provides the "warmth and balance" which signifies their values for the restaurant. Lake was from Canada where he developed a love of cooking
- [BEHIND, London, 2/20/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/03/19/behind-london-2-20-26/) - BEHIND was an 18-seat tasting counter restaurant run by Chef Andy Beynon. The name was a reference to 'behind the scenes' in that you watch the 3 chefs prepare and serve all your courses. Opening in October 2020 it was awarded a Michelin star in just 20 days, which it has held since. They
- [Sollip, London, 2/20/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/03/16/sollip-london-2-20-26/) - Sollip offers Korean-French fusion cuisine in a tasting menu at lunch and dinner. Sollip is the Korean word for pine needle, which is supposed to be the best ingredient to control smoke and fire in cooking. A Korean husband and wife team, Woongchul Park and Bomee Ki, combine their European skills with their heritage to
- [Akoko, London, 2/19/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/03/10/akoko-london-2-19-26/) - Akoko is a medium-sized place serving West African food created by Chef Aji Akokomi. They offer the same tasting menus at lunch and dinner with a shorter one also available at lunch. There was one supplement of caviar on goat cheese cream which we ordered one of to share. Wine or non-alcoholic pairings are available
- [Amâlia Restaurant, Paris, 1/25/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/03/07/amalia-restaurant-paris-1-25-26/) - Amâlia was opened in 2024 by Italian Chefs Cecilia Spurio and her husband Eugenio Anfuso. They bring to classic French cooking a little Italian influence with the diner being the grand recipient of the fun dishes. She was a lawyer that became an award winning pastry chef and she combines her talents with his Michelin
- [Alea, Paris, 1/25/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/03/03/alea-paris-1-25-26/) - Alea is almost 2 years old. The small place is filled with tiny tables closely set. A couple run the place, Chef Léa Lestage is in the kitchen and her husband runs the front of the house. Music is in the background, there's one bench seat, windows line the wall to the street, the kitchen
- [Maison Dubois, Paris, 1/24/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/02/28/maison-dubois-paris-1-24-26/) - Maison Dubois is the creation of Chef Arthur Dubois, who among other places worked as Sous Chef for 8 years at Pierre Gagnaire. His small place has just 6 tables and a private room for up to 6 persons. The large tables are draped with 2 cloths and large matching napkins. The pink undercloth meets
- [Les Collonges, Paris, 1/24/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/02/25/les-collonges-paris-1-24-26/) - Les Collonges was a medium sized place that offered 5 course menu or a la carte options at weekend lunch. We chose the 5 course menu. American music played in the background, where the small tables were surrounded by art on the walls, sound panels on the ceiling, some bench seating, wood floors, windows to
- [Géméllus, Paris, 1/23/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/02/22/gemellus-paris-1-23-26/) - Géméllus was a small place of about 10 tables (9 out front and one large one in back) from Chef Maxime Le Meur. The name was a reference to the French word for twins of which Chef Le Meur is one with co-owner brother Clement. Open for just over 3 years the room was
- [Irwin, Paris, 1/22/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/02/13/irwin-paris-1-22-26/) - Irwin had about 7 tables (and an additional private table) in the place and offered 3, 5, and 7 course surprise menus for lunch. Opening last April, most of the tables were curved upholstered banquet style with a charred wood finish or cream paint on the walls and music in the background. The good
- [Prévelle, Paris, 1/23/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/02/19/prevelle-paris-1-23-26/) - Prévelle was the place named for the where Chef Romain Meder grew up - drawing a link from past to present. He thought he might become a farmer but instead decided to put his love of nature into cooking - which is good for all of us. After working in numerous places and locations he
- [Café Des Ministères, Paris, 1/22/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/02/16/cafe-des-ministeres-paris-1-22-26/) - Café des Ministères is a medium-sized place with about 50 seats. The small bare wood tables are set closely to allow the maximum number of guests. Rustic embroidered towels serve as napkins, the wine glasses have the restaurant's name on them and the first course's flatware is a spork - all carefully designed to have
- [Plenitude, Paris, 1/21/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/02/10/plenitude-paris-1-21-26/) - Plenitude was the 3 Michelin Star restaurant in the Cheval Blanc hotel where Chef Arnaud Donckele has made his sauces the lead in his dishes. The food was made to elevate the sauce rather than the other, usual way of things. It led to strong sauces which were left on the table if you
- [Aldehyde, Paris, 1/21/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/02/07/aldehyde-paris-1-21-25/) - Aldehyde was in the Marais district and the name references the distinctive character of Chef Youssef Marzouk's cuisine - French cuisine infused with Tunisian influences. This is his first solo restaurant but he comes from a restaurant family with his father a pastry chef and mother a restauranteur. The small place has been open a
- [Geoélia, Paris, 1/20/26](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/02/02/geoelia-paris-1-20-26/) - Geoélia was a small place opened in mid-June by Chef Camille Saint-M'leux who named it after the name of his grandparent's sailboat. They offered 2 tasting menus in the evening for 5 or 7 courses or an a la carte menu. The cloth covered tables were nicely spaced and most used couch like bench seating
- [Ébène,  Paris, 1/20/26,](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/01/29/ebene-paris-1-20-26/) - Ébène was opened in the fall of 2025 by Simon Plantrou and Chef Jihyun Kim who trained at the Bocuse school. They met working at L'Arpege and formed their style from Passard's influence serving mostly fish and vegetables. It was a tiny place with the open kitchen on one side of the room. At
- [Ellen's Southern Kitchen, Dallas, 12/30/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/01/19/ellens-southern-kitchen-dallas-12-30-25/) - Ellen's is a large place in Casa Linda Plaza. It supposedly has more locations but the downtown one has been closed some time now. This location opened in July 2023 and originally was open for dinner but now they are open daily for lunch and breakfast, 7am till 3pm. It took about 2 years to
- [Happy New Year!](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/01/01/happy-new-year-2/) - It's not Frankie, but we wish you all a wonderful 2026 filled with tasty dining!
- [Legend Deli, Charleston, 12/6/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/01/16/legend-deli-charleston-12-6-25/) - Legend Deli is in downtown Charleston making sandwiches from local ingredients. Near Charleston College they opened in Spring 2023 by Chaz Wendel and Chef Tyler Hunt, formerly sous chef at Husk. They serve a selection of custom sandwiches and salads. Opening early they also offer breakfast sandwiches, but go for the lunch ones. Their breads
- [Chubby Fish, Charleston, 12/5/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/01/13/chubby-fish-charleston-12-5-25/) - Chubby Fish holds about 40 guests, so large parties are limited as well as timing for each party. Founded in 2018 by Charleston native, Chef James London, they offer small plates of Lowcountry food with a spotlight on seafood. The daily changing menu is on a board above the bar in back by the
- [MERCI, Charleston, 12/4/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/01/10/merci-charleston-12-4-25/) - Merci is a tiny place run by Chef Michael and Courtney Zentner. The place has about 26 seats and opened in March of this year. There are 6 tables and 6 additional seats at the counter. The French style bistro has closely set small tables and a seasonal menu. The three story building used
- [Chez Nous, Charleston, 12/4/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/01/07/chez-nous-charleston-12-4-25/) - We discovered Chez Nous during our Feb 2023 trip and liked it so much we went twice (click here for first visit and here for second visit). The small 2-story place changes the menu daily but you can find it on their Facebook page. They serve the same menu for lunch and dinner and later
- [Vern's, Charleston, 12/3/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2026/01/03/verns-charleston-12-3-25/) - Vern's serves contemporary American cuisine in a small restaurant and received a Michelin star in Nov. 2025. Daniel and Bethany Heinze opened Vern's in July 2022 and named it after his late grandfather. We were at Vern's in Feb 2023 and had a great dinner but planned this trip too late to get a regular
- [The Inn at Little Washington breakfast, Washington, VA., 11/14/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/12/31/the-inn-at-little-washington-breakfast-washington-va-11-14-25/) - With the rooms at The Inn at Little Washington a basic breakfast is included. They also offer a la carte selections for an additional charge or you can chose a package that includes those selections too. The basic breakfast includes a flight of seasonal juices, yougurt, fruit and granola, breads and coffee of tea. Cocktails
- [Mamani (update), Dallas, 12/2/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/12/29/mamani-update-dallas-12-2-25/) - We were at Mamani a few days after it opened in Sept 2025 and have wanted to visit again. Since we were there, they were awarded a Michelin star, one of only 2 handed out in Dallas. Chef Christophe De Lellis knows what he's doing as do owners Brandon and Henry Cohanim. The place
- [The Inn at Little Washington (update), Washington, VA., 11/13/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/12/23/the-inn-at-little-washington-update-washington-va-11-13-25/) - We were at The Inn at Little Washington in April 2021 (you can read that by clicking here). They have finished the construction of their casual restaurant across the street and we also went there this trip - Patty O’s - and they're now working on numerous other projects which we found out about on
- [Inn at Little Washington Tea, 11/13/25, Washington, VA](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/12/20/inn-at-little-washington-tea-11-13-25-washington-va/) - The Inn at Little Washington includes an afternoon tea with your stay there. It is served from 2-5 which gives you something to do while you're waiting for your room check in at 4. What I couldn't find out if there's a way to come for tea if you're not staying there. I would bet
- [Claires at the Depot (update), Warrenton, VA., 11/13/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/12/17/claires-at-the-depot-update-warrenton-va-11-13-25/) - We visited Claires in 2021 (you can read that by clicking here) It looks very much the same in the century old train station only I think it's gotten more popular and the town built up more, so there's less parking. We sat at a high top table which was one of the options you
- [Three Blacksmiths, Sperryville, VA., 11/12/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/12/14/three-blacksmiths-sperryville-va-11-12-25/) - The Three Blacksmiths was opened in 2018 by John and Diane MacPherson who sold it to the current chef/owners Jake and Sara Addeo in 2021. (The name is in honor of the 3 blacksmiths that worked in Sperryville many years ago. ) Both the Addeos cook, pick wines and run the front of house
- [Malagón Mercado y Tapería, Charleston, 12/5/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/01/08/malagon-mercado-y-taperia-charleston-12-5-25/) - Malagon Mercado y Taperia is a neighborhood spot that offers tapas as well as a market of wines and foods. It was a awarded one Michelin Star in the inaugural 2025 ceremony for the American South. The deep space has tables in front and along the wall for those with reservations and the long counter
- [Sunflower Caffé, Sonoma, CA., 11/8/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/12/11/sunflower-caffe-sonoma-ca-11-8-25/) - Sunflower Caffé was in the historic Sonoma Plaza, in the old home of Salvador Vallejo. They are open daily for breakfast and lunch. In addition to food they offer a good selection of wine, beer, cider and coffee drinks. It's a small place with a few indoor tables and the bulk of the tables are
- [Vern's, Charleston, 2/6/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/03/03/verns-charleston-2-6-23/) - Vern's is a small corner place that opened in July 2022 by Daniel "Dano" and Bethany Heinze. Dano previously worked as Chef de Cuisine at McGrady's where Bethany managed the bar. They also worked in Los Angeles at Animal and Jon & Vinny's. The restaurant is named for Daniel's grandfather who is featured on a
- [Patty O's Cafe & Bakery, Washington, VA., 11/12/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/12/09/patty-os-cafe-bakery-washington-va-11-12-25/) - Patty O's Cafe and Bakery was under construction when we were last at the Inn on Little Washington in 2021. Built in a former gas station building, it was named for the Inn's Chef Patrick O'Connell's nickname 'Patty O'. It offers visitors an option to the Michelin style fine dining of the Inn by
- [Enclos, Sonoma, CA., 11/7/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/12/03/enclos-sonoma-ca-11-7-25/) - Enclos opened in late 2024 and received 2 Michelin stars and a Green Star in summer of 2025, putting Sonoma on the map with Healdsburg and Elk. Mac and Leslie McQuown who started the 16 acre Stone Edge Farm Estate Vineyards and Winery 20 years ago, are the proprietors. Now Enclos relies heavily on
- [Sam's Italian Deli and Market, Fresno, 10/29/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/11/15/sams-italian-deli-and-market-fresno-10-29-25/) - Sam's Italian Deli and Market was opened in 1980 by Sam and Angela Marzilliano and their son Nick. It's a popular place as you read online but reality proved it, in that we arrived at 10:10, they open at 10:00 and there was already a line to order food. They offer freshly made deli sandwiches
- [Sweet Scoops Homemade Ice Cream, Sonoma, CA., 11/7/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/11/30/sweet-scoops-homemade-ice-cream-sonoma-ca-11-7-25/) - Sweet Scoops was a small shop on the Sonoma Plaza square where they make ice cream daily. They change their flavors frequently and make their ice cream in small batches. Owned by a husband and wife team, Joe and Ramie, it opened in July 2015. It was in pursuit of their dream to
- [Château du Sureau (breakfast), Oakhurst, CA., 10/2025](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/11/27/chateau-du-sureau-breakfast-oakhurst-ca-10-2025/) - Château du Sureau is a nine acre resort in the Sierra Nevada foothills, a short ride from Yosemite National Park. I know this is a restaurant blog but sometimes it feels right to give you a little information on where you can stay when you're in pursuit of dining opportunities. Also with your stay at
- [Elderberry House Restaurant, Oakhurst, CA., 10/30/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/11/24/elderberry-house-restaurant-oakhurst-ca-10-30-25/) - The Elderberry House has been the premier fine dining establishment in the area for 30 years. In the Sierra Mountains, minutes from Yosemite National Park, it offers a 3 or 5 couse tasting menu curated by Head Chef Ethan de Graaff. Graaff stated in 2019 at the Sous Chef until he was promoted to Chef
- [Castillo's Mexican Restaurant, Mariposa, CA., 10/30/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/11/21/castillos-mexican-restaurant-mariposa-ca-10-30-25/) - Castillo's Mexican Restaurant is in the historic downtown of Mariposa, CA. It opened in 1955 and serves traditional Mexican fare with tons of combination plates. There are a few outdoor tables as well as ones in the small place with a few dedicated parking spots and otherwise street parking. It serves cocktails, beer and wine
- [The Cellar, Oakhurst, CA., 10/29/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/11/18/the-cellar-oakhurst-ca-10-29-25/) - The Cellar is the bar area in the Elderberry House Restaurant building on the Chateau du Sureau property. Stone walls and wood surround the small area that has about 4 tables and eight seats at the bar. They offer classic cocktails as well as invented ones and a small menu produced in the Elderberry
- [Twin Farms tasting menu (update), Barnard, VT., 10/2025](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/11/12/twin-farms-tasting-menu-update-barnard-vt-10-2025/) - Chef Nathan Rich curates the tasting menu at Twin Farms with the help of a good team. They were in the midst of a kitchen expansion when we were there which will add the option of chef's dinners in the kitchen and a window for guests in the dining room to look into the kitchen
- [Twin Farms breakfast (update), Barnard, VT., 10/22-24/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/11/09/twin-farms-breakfast-update-barnard-vt-10-22-24-25/) - The breakfast at Twin Farms was served in both of the main house's dining rooms. You can compare to last year's breakfast by clicking here. The patio room has windows looking outside and was generally a cooler room due to the wall of window but both usually had fires in the fireplaces. The breakfast menu
- [Twin Farms Twiggs dinner (update), Barnard, VT., 10/2025](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/11/06/twin-farms-twiggs-dinner-update-barnard-vt-10-2025/) - Twiggs is the more casual of the restaurants on site but neither has dress codes. Twiggs has its own kitchen and staff as well as a large bar and bartender. The staff do rotate between the venues so you may see the same people. The Twiggs kitchen is where they have their cooking classes and
- [Twin Farms (lunch update), Barnard, VT., 10/21-23/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/11/03/twin-farms-lunch-update-barnard-vt-10-21-23-25/) - The day we arrived at Twin Farms we were hungry and found lunch was still being served so we partook. They had a set menu some days usually as well as in-room dining options. Mostly lunch was in the windowed 'porch' room of the main house but you can request to have a picnic to-go.
- [Twin Farms dinnner a la carte menu (update), Barnard, VT., 10/21/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/10/30/twin-farms-dinnner-a-la-carte-menu-update-barnard-vt-10-21-25/) - We first visited Twin Farms in Nov. of 2024, right before Thanksgiving. It was pretty empty and so we wanted to try it again when it was busier, which we did. We stayed in a huge room in the main house so it was a quick walk to dinner. Over the 3 nights we tried
- [The Point (part 1), Saranac Lake, NY., 10/5/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/10/24/the-point-part-1-saranac-lake-ny-10-5-25/) - The Point was the first named Relais & Châteaux in North America, some 39 years ago. It was built by William A. Rockefeller II (John D's grandnephew) in 1929 as a retreat in the Adirondacks. It is 75 acres of waterfront property on the Saranac Lake. There are 11 guest rooms, 4 in the
- [The Point (part 2), Saranac Lake, NY., 10/7/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/10/27/the-point-part-2-saranac-lake-ny-10-7-25/) - We stayed at The Point for 3 days and so this is part 2 of the chronicle of the food we had. (If you missed part 1, click here). I didn't photograph the passed snacks that were part of the cocktail hour proceeding dinner each night and snacks/foods were available to be sent to your
- [Ceraldi, Provincetown, MA., 9/24/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/10/06/ceraldi-provincetown-ma-9-24-25/) - During our last trip to Cape Cod, Ceraldi was closed as they were moving to a new location (where the 9 Ryder Restaurant was) in Provincetown, the very tip of Cape Cod. They started in 2013 in Ptown as a pop-up and then were in Wellfleet for about 10 years before moving back. Life
- [Drifter Dinner Series, Dallas, 10/3/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/10/21/drifter-dinner-series-dallas-10-3-25/) - The Drifter Dinner Series was introduced in 2024 by Chef Toby Archibald of Quarter Acre Restaurant. Four chefs from 4 different areas team up with Archibald to showcase their culinary techniques and styles to present an 8 course tasting menu complemented with cocktails and wines. Single dinner tickets are sold as well as a season
- [The Pheasant, Dennis, MA., 9/26/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/10/18/the-pheasant-dennis-ma-9-26-25/) - The Pheasant is owned and operated by Adam and Erica Dunn with Andrew Reilly as Executive Chef. They strive to present locally sourced and sustainable products with all their seafood being wild caught for the local New England waters. It's in an old building with a series of rooms, 4 tables on the patio and
- [Sesuit Harbor Cafe, Dennis, MA., 9/26/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/10/15/sesuit-harbor-cafe-dennis-ma-9-26-25/) - Sesuit Harbor Cafe is a family owned business in its 26th season in the Northside Marina on Cape Cod Bay. They serve breakfast and lunch daily from 7 - 2:30. You order inside the building, decorated with boat bumpers, that also has lots of souvenirs for sale and then find a spot at one of
- [Clean Slate Eatery (update), West Dennis, MA., 9/25/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/10/12/clean-slate-eatery-update-west-dennis-ma-9-25-25/) - We really enjoyed our meal at Clean Slate Eatery in June so we re-visited on this trip. Chef/Owner Jason Montigel is still working with the super talented Amanda Kotb for a dynamic team presenting a monthly changing menu for about 16 people. We sat at one the high top tables behind the counter this
- [Chatham Pier Fish Market, Chatham, MA., 9/25/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/10/09/chatham-pier-fish-market-chatham-ma-9-25-25/) - The Chatham Pier Fish Market is open daily with the kitchen open 11-7. It is right on the waterfront (historic Chatham Fish Pier) where the boats drive by and/or unload. There are picnic tables nearby but it was raining the day we visited so we ate in the car. You can order at a walk
- [Harbor House (update), Elk, CA., 9/11 & 12/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/09/27/harbor-house-update-elk-ca-9-11-12-25/) - This blog has multiple posts about Harbor House in the Mendocino area of California, but it is a current favorite so you, dear reader have to put up with another post about our recent visit. If you want to see other meals you can click here for one in 2025, 2024, 2023 or 2022. The
- [Harbor House (breakfast), Elk, CA., 9/11 & 12/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/09/30/harbor-house-breakfast-elk-ca-9-11-12-25/) - At Harbor House Inn breakfast is included with your room. If you stay in the lodge you can eat in the dining room that looks out at the coast line. If you are in one of the cottages they will bring it to your place. The policy after Covid was to eat in your room
- [Brentwood Restaurant, Addison, TX, 9/16/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/10/03/brentwood-restaurant-addison-tx-9-16-25/) - Brentwood Restaurant is in north Dallas in the building that housed the Houston's Restaurant that closed in the mid 2020s. The Vandelay Hospitality Group bought the property (they operate Hudson House) and re-opened it as Brentwood in fall 2021. You'll see many similarities to Houston's interior as well as menu offerings- like spinach
- [The Ranch Supper Club (update), Hayward, WI., 8/29/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/09/24/the-ranch-supper-club-update-hayward-wi-8-29-25/) - The Ranch Supper Club serves the prime rib dinner on Saturday and fish fry on Friday. The prime rib dinners are on this site from 2023 and 2022 - and you can see those by clicking on the dates for more history and photos. This trip we wanted to try their "signature steaks' and they
- [Manypenny Bistro, Bayfield, WI., 8/29/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/09/21/manypenny-bistro-bayfield-wi-8-29-25/) - Manypenny Bistro is a family run place that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner along with offering take out options. It touts itself as serving classics as well as inventive combinations, and indeed it does. Lots of pizza options and burgers for later in the day but we were there for breakfast. In addition to
- [St. James Social, Bayfield, WI., 8/28/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/09/18/st-james-social-bayfield-wi-8-28-25/) - St. James Social is a hotel and restaurant combination that offers a new and modern take on things in the restored original 1883 St. James hotel. Annalisa and Cody Bermel bought the building in May 2022 and they manage, bartend and do whatever is needed along with their 2 daughters. . The first floor is
- [Mamani, Dallas, 9/4/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/09/12/mamani-dallas-9-4-25/) - Mamani just opened a few days ago led by Executive Chef Christophe De Lellis. The French born De Lellis was last at 3 Michelin star Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas. This restaurant is named for the brother owners Brandon and Henry Cohanim's grandmother who they called Mamani. The brother's previous projects include Bar Colette and
- [Stephanie Inn (update), Cannon Beach, OR., 8/21 &  22/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/09/09/stephanie-inn-update-cannon-beach-or-8-21-22-25/) - Stephanie Inn's owners also own the Public Coast Farm, which you will pass if you drive in from Portland. So much of the produce is from there and according to Chef Jeff what they send is the largest input into what's on the menu. You'll find their produce at dinner and also in the complimentary
- [Far Out, Dallas, 8/13/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/09/03/far-out-dallas-8-13-25/) - We last attended a whiskey tasting with dinner at Far Out but wanted to get back to try the regular menu. It was less crowded, especially being a weeknight and we went quite early but people continued to trickle in but the outdoors wasn't getting any takers in the Texas heat. The large window on
- [Stephanie Inn (update), Cannon Beach, OR., August 19 &  20, 2025](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/09/06/stephanie-inn-update-cannon-beach-or-august-19-20-2025/) - We returned to the Stephanie Inn for another 4 nights like last year. You can read last year's posts by clicking here and here or searching for Stephanie Inn. The building is pretty much the same as are some of the staff and that's just fine by me. Really friendly folks work in the dining
- [Christopher's World Grille, Bryan, TX, 7/30/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/08/31/christophers-world-grille-bryan-tx-7-30-25/) - Christopher's World Grille was opened by Chef Christopher Lampo in a 100 year old ranch house to offer a fine dining experience to Bryan and College Station, home of Texas A & M. In 1999 he opened Christopher's in the restored Andrews House (1913) offering an eclectic menu featuring steaks and seafood. His kitchen
- [Dutch Door Donuts, Carmel, CA., 7/11/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/08/16/dutch-door-donuts-carmel-ca-7-11-25/) - Dutch Door Donuts is on the middle level of the 3 story Carmel Plaza. They are a small place with seating at a counter, tables or you can find seats around the shopping center. Named for the Dutch doors you see on so many of the Carmel shops, it wanted to honor the charm of
- [Brophy's Tavern, Carmel, CA., 7/10/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/08/10/brophys-tavern-carmel-ca-7-10-25/) - Brophy's Tavern is a popular neighborhood pub and sports bar located in a corner of The Hotel Carmel. With a separate entrance you'll find a selection of high-top tables, bar seats and booths to choose from. Music is in the background and TVs are playing without the sound. The walls are filled with sports items
- [Oasis Cafe, Stillwater, Minnesota, 6/28/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/08/07/oasis-cafe-stillwater-minnesota-6-28-25/) - The Oasis Cafe opened in 1957 as The Highway Man. It opened as a service station, diner, and bait shop. Originally it was open 24 hours a day but when Craig and Deb Beemer bought the restaurant in 2008 they moved the daily hours to 8am to 8pm. In 2018 they expanded the restaurant
- [Far Out, Dallas, 5/21/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/08/01/far-out-dallas-5-21-25/) - Far Out is a flexible place. A patio, private tasting rooms and the main dining room are the different spaces available for rental or open to the public Tues through Sat evenings, with the bar open later than the kitchen. The large Quonset hut that houses the main dining room was formerly Wriggly Tin but
- [Quarter Acre, Dallas, 7/26/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/08/28/quarter-acre-dallas-7-26-25/) - We visited Quarter Acre right after they opened 2.5 years ago and were not inclined to go back except we read a compelling review of a new tasting menu by Brian Reinhart in D Magazine. Chef Toby Archibald now curates a 7 course dinner that frequently changes showcasing some of their regular options and trying
- [Milkweed Inn (update), Wetmore, Michigan, 7/18-20/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/08/25/milkweed-inn-update-wetmore-michigan-7-18-20-25/) - You can read the previous write up of Milkweed Inn from 2022 here. It was recently featured in Art Culinaire Magazine so we thought it was time to re-visit and check out any changes. First and foremost the food and hospitality were equally superb and I think this year's group of guests was even
- [Restaurant Beatrice, Dallas, 7/17/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/08/22/restaurant-beatrice-dallas-7-17-25/) - Restaurant Beatrice serves contemporary Cajun/Creole cuisine in an old house (previously Johnathans Restaurant) in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas. It was a finalist for the James Beard Foundation's Best New Restaurant in 2022. They serve dinner and brunch on the weekends with a frequently changing menu, to take advantage of seasonal ingredients. 
- [Aubergine (update), Carmel, CA., 7/11/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/08/19/aubergine-update-carmel-ca-7-11-25/) - We last visited Aubergine in August 2023. The tiny restaurant is in L'Auberge Carmel Hotel, a Relais & Châteaux under the direction of Executive Chef Justin Cogley. He strives to have his guests enjoy a broad combination of flavors and textures and he and the restaurant have won numerous awards for their efforts. They
- [Chez Noir (update), Carmel, CA., 7/10/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/08/13/chez-noir-update-carmel-ca-7-10-25/) - It's been 2 years since we visited Chez Noir and husband and wife team Chef Jonny and Monique Black have changed the format slightly but the quality is just as high. They have one Michelin Star and Chef Jonny was a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation's Best Chef California. Chef Jonny has
- [Mābo, Dallas, 6/26/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/08/04/mabo-dallas-6-26-25/) - Mābo is an yakitori omakase restaurant under the direction of the former chef of Teppo, Masayuki Otaka that opened a little over a year ago. He offers 2 seatings (5:30 and 8:30) for 8 guests of a 14-course tasting menu. At Teppo, Chef Otaka was known as "the Yakitori King of Dallas" so this
- [Mike's All Day Breakfast, Kennebunk, ME., 6/18/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/07/26/mikes-all-day-breakfast-kennebunk-me-6-18-25/) - Mike's All Day Breakfast is a large place that is open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch. Their menu features American classics served in several different rooms. The service seemed slow to seat us - there was a line of folks with a number of empty tables inside, but once they got around
- [Clean Slate Eatery, West Dennis, MA., 6/6/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/07/10/clean-slate-eatery-west-dennis-ma-6-6-25/) - Clean Slate Eatery re-opened a year ago after a 4 year hiatus. Chef/Owner Jason Montigel started as a pop-up place with a successful 4 year run interupted by the Covid pandemic. during which he began to sell tacos from a food truck. In this small location he offers a fixed price 6-course tasting with much
- [Aubergine (update), Carmel, 8/11/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/09/10/aubergine-update-carmel-8-11-23/) - Aubergine has re-done the dining room since we were there in 2019 (in 2020 we were there but it was during the pandemic and we ate outside) and it looks even better. It has fewer tables but they've added some upstairs and dining outside is a regular option for the 5 nights a week
- [White Barn Inn Restaurant (prix fixe), Kennebunk, ME., 6/18/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/07/29/white-barn-inn-restaurant-prix-fixe-kennebunk-me-6-18-25/) - The basic menu at the fine dining restaurant in White Barn Inn is a 4 course fixed price ($175 + tax, gratuity) one. There are at least 6 choices for each of 4 courses, some with supplemental charges and optional wine pairings are available. Since we'd done the 2 longer tastings the previous nights
- [White Barn Inn Restaurant(chef's blind tasting), Kennebunk, ME.,6/17/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/07/24/white-barn-inn-restaurantchefs-blind-tasting-kennebunk-me-6-17-25/) - We arrrived early fo our second dinner at White Barn Inn Restaurant so we could enjoy a drink with the live piano music beforehand. The bar stools had been reserved with people for dinner so we had a choice of some stuffed chairs or a seat at the piano, where we chose to enjoy a
- [Palace Diner, Biddeford, ME., 6/17/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/07/21/palace-diner-biddeford-me-6-17-25/) - The Palace Diner was re-opened by Greg Mitchell and Chad Conley in 2014, the sixth proprietors of the property. They picked a Pollard Company car built in Lowell, Massachesetts in 1927. It has been in Biddeford, Maine its entire life and is one of only 2 Pollard cars remaining in America. The red and
- [White Barn Inn (lobster tasting), Kennebunk, ME., 6/16/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/07/18/white-barn-inn-lobster-tasting-kennebunk-me-6-16-25/) - White Barn Inn Restaurant, about 20 miles outside of Portland, Maine, offers New England cuisine year-round. The Inn is around 45 years old and has a fine dining as well as a casual restaurant. We chose the fine dining portion for our stay and were able to sample the 3 types of menus they
- [Captain Freeman Inn, Brewster, MA., 6/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/07/15/captain-freeman-inn-brewster-ma-6-25/) - The Captain Freeman Inn is a bed and breakfast in a restored Sea Captain's mansion near Breakwater Beach. It has 10 rooms and is run by a delightful young couple with experience in the hospitality industry. You can't go there for breakfast unless you stay there but I wanted to share what we had
- [28 Atlantic at Wequassett Inn, Harwich, MA., 6/6/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/07/13/28-atlantic-at-wequassett-inn-harwich-ma-6-6-25/) - 28 Atlantic is located in the large Wequassett Resort and Golf Club, a place that has several dining options. 28 Atlantic is their signature restaurant and is the only Forbes Five-Star restaurant in the region. It is located in an 18th century sea captain's home overlooking Pleasant Bay and the Atlantic ocean. Chef
- [LUNE, Dennis Port, MA., 6/5/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/07/07/lune-dennis-port-ma-6-5-25/) - LUNE is brought to you by Chef Mick Formichella and his wife Charlotte who moved back to Cape Cod from Portland, OR where they both worked in various restaurants. She runs the front of house including the wine program and he does the kitchen. Starting as a pop-up in an art gallery, they moved to
- [Delishh, Sagamore Beach, MA., 6/5/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/07/05/delishh-sagamore-beach-ma-6-5-25/) - Delishh sets out to serve fine specialty sandwiches and prepared foods with fresh ingredients and a creative flair. The small location in a strip shopping center is open every day but Sunday. They did a lot of take out orders so I'm guessing it's popular to stop and pick up a sandwich to take with
- [Shell Lake Lunchbox, Shell Lake, WI., 5/24/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/07/02/shell-lake-lunchbox-shell-lake-wi-5-24-25/) - Shell Lake Lunchbox was a small family-run restaurant serving breakfast and lunch daily adding dinner on Friday, in the heart of the tiny town of Shell Lake. It's a casual place with a combination of tables, booths and counter seats inside as well as a few outdoor tables for dining. Music was in the background
- [Cocorico Neo Rustic Kitchen, Ashland, OR.,  5/17/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/06/26/cocorico-neo-rustic-kitchen-ashland-or-5-17-25/) - Cocorico was a medium sized place serving Mediterranean cuisine. Chef Nat Borsi and his wife Grace dreamed of owning their own place for years. His experience came from many fine kitchens and hers was in hospitality. Named for the French translation of 'cock-a-doodle-doo' it was to be French but not too much. Opening in
- [Bella Union Restaurant, Jacksonville, OR., 5/17/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/06/23/bella-union-restaurant-jacksonville-or-5-17-25/) - Bella Union Restaurant and Saloon is locally owned and operated and open daily for lunch and dinner. We were there to meet a friend from college for lunch which goes back even further than the restaurant's 37 years. Offering a full bar they are also known for their live music events. The diverse menu had
- [MÄS, Ashland, OR., 5/16/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/06/20/mas-ashland-or-5-16-25/) - MÄS was a tiny tasting bar by Chef Josh Dorcak serving Cascadian cuisine. Started in 2017, it was in the basement of a bakery but it secured a more permanent home the next year. Dorcak was a finalist for the 2023 James Beard Best Chef Pacific Northwest award and the restaurant was named on the
- [Harbor House Restaurant (update), Elk, CA., 5/10/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/06/17/harbor-house-restaurant-update-elk-ca-5-10-25/) - Whether you stay in the main house or one of the cottages at Harbor House you often have required 2 or 3 night stays. Dinner can be in your room or this site has some other restaurants in the area but your best bet is to eat 2 nights at their restaurant. When you let
- [Maritime Cafe, Elk, CA., 5/10/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/06/14/maritime-cafe-elk-ca-5-10-25/) - The Maritime Cafe opened last summer in the spot where Queenie's Roadhouse was, in the little town of Elk. Rodney Workman and Alexa Newman were both chef's in upscale Bay Area restaurants before moving to this remote location. They are open Thur to Sun for dinner Thur to Sat and lunch on Sat and Sun.
- [Harbor House Restaurant (update), Elk, CA., 5/9/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/06/11/harbor-house-restaurant-update-elk-ca-5-9-25/) - Harbor House is undoubtedly one of my very favorite restaurants and so we try and visit often. It's been several months and a different season so it's fun to see what's new on the menu. Staying at the Harbor House is the best way to go - the view is beautiful as is the property
- [Jumbo's Win Win, Philo, CA., 5/9/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/06/08/jumbos-win-win-philo-ca-5-9-25/) - Jumbo's Win Win was a roadside burger spot that opened in August 2024. Scott Baird, a James Beard nominated bartender and his wife Molly moved to the Anderson Valley in 2020, escaping the hectic living of San Francisco. They wanted to offer a limited but well composed menu and interestingly chose the building which
- [Cyrus Restaurant, Geyserville, CA., 5/8/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/06/06/cyrus-restaurant-geyserville-ca-5-8-25/) - Cyrus reopened and was inspired to make the fine dining meal there a journey that mimics a dining experience in a home. You start with cocktails and a welcoming treat then move to the kitchen where you interact with the chefs and then into the dining room with a final stop in the Chocolate Room.
- [Single Thread Restaurant (update), Healdsburg, CA.,  5/7/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/06/03/single-thread-restaurant-update-healdsburg-ca-5-7-25/) - Single Thread was first visited in Dec. 2018 when it had just been elevated to a 3 Michelin star rating. The physical room has aged well and the service is still first-rate. This trip we 'shot the wad' and stayed in one of their upstairs guest rooms. There are 5 of them, all nice-sized,
- [Addison Restaurant (update), San Diego, 4/9/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/05/14/addison-restaurant-update-san-diego-4-9-25/) - The last time we ate at Addison Restaurant in the Fairmont Grand Del Mar was in Aug 2021, during Covid. Then the restaurant had one Michelin Star and all dining was outside. This trip we got to eat in the dining room. The restaurant, still under Chef William Bradley, now has 3 Michelin Stars. They
- [La Vecindad, San Diego, 4/11/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/05/22/la-vecindad-san-diego-4-11-25/) - La Vecindad specializes in tacos from Mexico City in a large, very casual space. After attempting to patronize several other spots that had been recommended, where we couldn't find parking, we ended up here for lunch. This was an open air space with a long counter with stools leading to the order area. Picnic tables
- [Barelas Coffee House, Albuquerque, 3/28/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/05/03/barelas-coffee-house-albuquerque-3-28-25/) - Barelas Coffee House is in the Barelas neighborhood which Route 66 passes through. It has been serving New Mexican food for 40+ years, starting in 1978 in a somewhat run-down part of town. Revitalization has since changed that and now the guests include people like Presidents Clinton and Obama to governors and other notables. It's
- [Heimat (update), Frankfurt, 3/17/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/04/30/heimat-update-frankfurt-3-17-25/) - Heimat is a medium-sized place that we ate at in April 2014 and liked so much we tried to go back, but after several trips through Frankfurt, this was the first time we've been able to get a reservation. It is a semi-circle shape with bench seating running along the outside wall opposite closely set
- [Wine Vault &  Bistro, San Diego, 4/12/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/05/31/wine-vault-bistro-san-diego-4-12-25/) - Wine Vault and Bistro pairs a menu with wines for dinner on Sat and Sun. All are multi-course and the menu is based on what's seasonal and fresh, changing weekly. If they are not doing a winemaker dinner, it a Chef's 5-course tasting menu on Sat. only. All wines served at dinner are available
- [Trust, San Diego, 4/12/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/05/28/trust-san-diego-4-12-25/) - Trust Restaurant is another of Chef/Owner Brad Wise's concepts. He is the chef at the Fort Oak restaurant written up a couple days ago. This is a similar place in the idea of shared plates and wood-fired cooking. This place opened in 2016 and was the start to a half dozen places he now owns.
- [Fort Oak, San Diego, 4/11/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/05/25/fort-oak-san-diego-4-11-25/) - Fort Oak advertises itself as an 'ode to fire and the sea' with Chef/Owner Brad Wise using a wood fire to cook much of the food. They supplement that with a large raw bar for seafood. They are open for dinner every night but Tuesday. In a separate room where the wood-burning hearth/kitchen is
- [Callie Restaurant, San Diego, 4/10/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/05/20/callie-restaurant-san-diego-4-10-25/) - Callie Restaurant is the melding of Chef Travis Swikard's love of Mediterranean cuisine but using farmer's, and fishermen's and ingredients from the San Diego region. Swikard is a native of San Diego who gained experience cooking in NYC and England before opening this, his first solo venture. The name Callie is Greek for "the most
- [George's at the Cove, San Diego, 4/10/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/05/17/georges-at-the-cove-san-diego-4-10-25/) - George's at the Cove has been in business over 40 years with a location overlooking the ocean. The large place has 3 floors of dining all with scenic views from one side. The top floor has an alfresco rooftop lounge as well as tables for casual dining. The lower floors looked a bit more formal
- [Gourmet Restaurant Ophelia, Konstanz, Germany, 3/14/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/04/19/gourmet-restaurant-ophelia-konstanz-germany-3-14-25/) - The Gourmet restaurant Ophelia is in the Hotel Riva on Lake Constance. In 2010 Dirk Hoberg became head chef of the newly opened restaurant with a philosophy of "better always trumps good", and with that he combines treasures from the local region with the finest international ingredients. They have a two Michelin star rating. The
- [Campo at Los Poblanos, Albuquerque, 3/29/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/05/11/campo-at-los-poblanos-albuquerque-3-29-25/) - Campo is the restaurant at Los Poblanos Historic Inn and Organic Farm. Los Poblanos was designed by John Gaw Meem, the "Father of Santa Fe Style" in 1932 and now has 45 guest rooms, a working organic farm and special event spaces on 25 acres of property. Set in the Rio Grande River Valley it
- [Duran Central Pharmacy, Albuquerque, 3/29/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/05/08/duran-central-pharmacy-albuquerque-3-29-25/) - Duran's Central Pharmacy founded in 1942 is on historic Rt. 66. The family-owned and operated store has everything from drugs to gifts to a New Mexican Diner. The soda fountain in the place was converted into a diner in the late 1960s and is famous for its red and green chile as well as its
- [Restaurant Schwarzwaldstube(update), Baiersbronn, 3/16/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/04/28/restaurant-schwarzwaldstubeupdate-baiersbronn-3-16-25/) - We were last at Restaurant Schwarzwaldstube in Sept 2018 (click to see that write-up), when we visited the Black Forest and stayed at Hotel Traube Tonbach. After our visit a fire destroyed the restaurant building that is across the street from the hotel in Jan 2020. The new facility is in the same space and
- [Restaurant Bareiss (update), Baiersbronn, 3/15/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/04/25/restaurant-bareiss-update-baiersbronn-3-15-25/) - We first ate at Restaurant Bareiss in 2018 (click to see that here). It is the 3-Michelin star restauant under Chef Claus-Peter Lumpp. He has been here since March of 1992 and it was awarded the third star in 2007 up from the 2 it had held since 1985. It's in the Hotel Bareiss which
- [Restaurant JAN, Munich, 3/13/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/04/22/restaurant-jan-munich-3-13-25/) - Restaurant JAN, opening in 2022, was the creation of Chef Jan Hartwig. This is Hartwig's first own restaurant, previously having been a chef at the 3 Star Restaurant Atelier (where we ate in 2018) as well as the author of a cookbook. The well-lit dining room can seat up to 40 guests and there is
- [Essigbrätlein In Nürnberg, Nuremberg, 3/12/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/04/16/essigbratlein-in-nurnberg-nuremberg-3-12-25/) - Essigbrätlein was a small restaurant in the historic part of Nuremberg. They offered a tasting menu where vegetables are the main ingredients, showcasing local produce. They have been awarded 2 Michelin stars and a Michelin Green Star (for sustainability). Chef Andree Köthe opened the restaurant in 1989 and won his first star in 1999 and
- [Bratwursthäusle, Nuremberg, 3/12/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/04/14/bratwursthausle-nuremberg-3-12-25/) - Bratwursthäusle was in the heart of Nuremberg in the middle of a number of historic buildings. A terrace surrounded a couple sides of the old stone building but it was too cold that day for most to be eating outside. As you entered you immediately see the open beech wood fire grilling the Nuremberg
- [Le Bistroman Atelier, Madrid, 3/2/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/04/11/le-bistroman-atelier-madrid-3-2-25/) - Le Bistroman Atelier was a French concept from Chef Stephane del Rio Brossier and Miguel Ángel García Marinelli. The medium sized location had wood and tile on the floor, chandeliers, a cut out in the ceiling, windows to the street on two sides, music in the background with some exposed brick on the walls. The
- [Bolboreta, Madrid, 3/2/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/04/09/bolboreta-madrid-3-2-25/) - Bolboreta, open about a year, was a small place run by a husband and wife team. Chef Aaron Quaife was the only staff in the kitchen while Patricia Grandío was the entire front-of-house. She is Galician and he is an Englishman (Hastings) who met while working in London. The name means butterfly in Galician, which
- [VelascoAbella, Madrid, 3/1/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/04/06/velascoabella-madrid-3-1-25/) - VelascoAbella is the creation of Chef Óscar Velasco and his wife Chef Montse Abellá, which opened just over a year and a half ago. We first enjoyed Velasco's cooking at Santceloni and some of the menu has dishes related to that time. Abellá's background is as a pastry chef but she is also in charge
- [Per Se Bistro - Andres Madrigal, Madrid, 3/1/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/04/03/per-se-bistro-andres-madrigal-madrid-3-1-25/) - Per se Bistro was opened by Chef Andrés Madrigal's in Nov. 2023 after working some time in Panama. Thirty-six seats were in the "L" shaped two level dining room. Large white-clothed tables were nicely spaced against the cream-colored walls, stone floors and wood accents. Music was in the background, windows were along one wall facing
- [Saddle, Madrid, 2/28/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/03/31/saddle-madrid-2-28-25/) - Saddle was a large elegant place that has been awarded one Michelin star. There was a good sized bar area in addition to the main dining room and upstairs are 5 private dining rooms. In 2019 it took over the space formally held by the legendary Jockey restaurant, which served Spanish cusine. Saddle was about
- [Desborre, Madrid, 2/28/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/03/28/desborre-madrid-2-28-25/) - Desborre was a small place with two rooms for seating, one by the windows to the street and the other a long windowless room that was shut off the day we were there. The small bare tables were set with armless chairs or bench seats, the walls were brick and the floor wood. A large
- [OSA, Madrid, , 2/26/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/03/19/osa-madrid-2-26-25/) - OSA offers a single tasting menu, with long (20-22 dishes) and short (14-15 dishes)versions in a small 2-story house. Chefs Jorge Muñoz and Sara Peral, who both previously worked at Mugaritz, are the drivers of this seasonal menu with French and Japanese influences. The two dining rooms on the main floor can accommodate up to
- [DiverXo, Madrid, 2/27/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/03/25/diverxo-madrid-2-27-25/) - We went to Diver XO in Feb 2013 when it was in another location. Since then it has moved into the NH Collection Hotel and established a more theatrical food journey created by Chef Dabiz Muñoz. They offer just one tasting menu with several optional pairings. It was quite pricey, even the non-alcoholic pairings
- [Ita, Madrid, 2/27/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/03/22/ita-madrid-2-27-25/) - Ita was a small place named for the nickname of the Chef Mariela Fernández's grandmother. nickname. The seasonally based menu was a la carte with a couple specials to offer. Her husband, William ran the front of house and also has sommelier training in addition to a Master's degree in economics. Mariela previously was a
- [Sacha (update), Madrid, 2/26/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/03/16/sacha-update-madrid-2-26-25/) - It's been several years since we visited Sacha, here are links to our last visit in Dec. 2016 and before that in March 2015. The interior has not changed much and in fact we had the same server we had 9 years ago (he's now a manager) and of course Chef Sacha Hormaechea was in
- [Restaurant CEBO, Madrid, 2/25/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/03/14/restaurant-cebo-madrid-2-25-25/) - Restaurant CEBO was in the very modern Hotel Urban and has had one Michelin star for the last 3 years. Chefs Javier Sanz and Juan Sahuquillo have upped the game on this restaurant that has been here 9 years. They offer diners two tasting menus, one Classics (160€), 11 courses, and in the evening, Season
- [La Lloreria, Madrid, 2/25/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/03/11/la-lloreria-madrid-2-25-25/) - La LLoreria was a small place run by Chefs Carmen Altri, José Certucha and Jesús Encinas, who all have worked in Michelin starred restaurants like DSTage, where they all worked together. There were stools for 8 diners at the tile counter opposite where they cook your dishes and a couple small tables along the walls.
- [Fond, Dallas, 2/15/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/03/08/fond-dallas-2-15-25/) - Fond is the creation of husband and wife team, Chefs Jennie Kelley and Brandon Moore, who were part of the group that brought FRANK, an underground restaurant to the Deep Ellum area. Most recently, they ran Better Half Bistro - a pop-up of French-inspired dishes and Detroit-style pizzas. The restaurant is named for "fond" -
- [The Lodge at Glendorn, Bradford, PA., 10/17/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/11/02/the-lodge-at-glendorn-bradford-pa-10-17-24/) - The Lodge at Glendorn dates back to 1927 when C.G. Bondieu purchased 1,250 acres as a retreat for his growing family. He built a "Big House" and some cottages in the American Arts and Crafts style. They continued to add buildings to the property over the next 80 years, opening it to the public in
- [The Lodge at Glendorn, Bradford, PA., 10/18/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/11/04/the-lodge-at-glendorn-bradford-pa-10-18-24/) - The Big House was built of redwood as the property Dorn bought had been previously clear-cut and redwood would cut the risk of fire. The logs were from California and shipped via the Panama Canal to the building where they were left rounded on the outside and planed smooth for the interior. Meals
- [Troutbeck (breakfast), Amenia, NY., 10/23/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/11/10/troutbeck-breakfast-amenia-ny-10-23-24/) - Breakfast is offered in the same room as dinner at the Troutbeck. In the morning the room is much brighter and music was in the background. The room has a dark wood floor, art on the walls and small tables to accompany the bench seating around the perimeter. Breakfast is not included in your
- [Be Home Soon, Dallas, 2/13/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/03/06/be-home-soon-dallas-2-13-25/) - Be Home Soon opened mid November in Casa Linda plaza. Owner Madison King created her dream restaurant after years as a musician with Russ Kirk (an accountant with a law degree), and Joey Fink (chef de cuisine). All three have restaurant experience but wanted to create something casual with a changing menu on their home
- [Noble Rot Soho (update), London, 1/27/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/03/03/noble-rot-soho-update-london-1-27-25/) - Nobel Rot was visited by Frankie and us about one year ago (click here). The restaurant where we had a reservation had electrical problems and so closed for the day and we decided to repeat since our visit last year was so wonderful. It was a different day though so it wasn't nearly as magical.
- [Scott's, London, 1/27/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/03/01/scotts-london-1-27-25/) - Scott's has been in business since 1851, serving British fish and shellfish with seasonal favorites in the Mayfair area. Founded by a fishmonger John Scott as an oyster warehouse it evovled into a seafood restaurant. The first 100 years it was on Coventry Street before moving to its present location in 1967. The story
- [Mountain, London, 1/26/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/02/27/mountain-london-1-26-25/) - Mountain was a medium sized place in Soho by Tomos Parry, with a large open kitchen in back. The bar counter also had seats and there is bar on another floor. Opening in July 2024 it's a fairly loud place packed with people and loud music with a beat. The small, close light wood tables
- [Dorian Restaurant, London, 1/26/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/02/25/dorian-restaurant-london-1-26-25/) - Dorian called itself "a bistro for locals". It was a long place featuring a wood fired grill. There was a long counter with stools and a few small cloth covered tables near the front. The tables are additionally covered with a piece of paper, probably because dishes are meant to be shared, and this
- [SOLA Soho, London, 1/25/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/02/23/sola-soho-london-1-25-25/) - SOLA was a small place, about 8 tables, featuring Victor Garvey's California cooking. It has one Michelin star and opened in 2019. Bench seating backs up to plants and windows on the long wall of the restaurant. A couple small tables are opposite next to some wine cabinets and the end has an arced
- [Cornus, London, 1/25/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/02/21/cornus-london-1-25-25/) - Cornus opened in August of 2024, independently owned by David O'Connor and Joe Nairne. Executive Chef Gary Foulkes offers a changing menu of British and European seasonal produce. It's a large place on the 4th floor of a modern building with curtained windows on 3 sides. The high ceiling is lined with black electrical
- [Row on 5, London, 1/24/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/02/19/row-on-5-london-1-24-25/) - Row on 5 was on Savile Row but in this instance 'Row' stood for the "refinement of work". Chef/Owner Jason Atherton was joined by Spencer Metzger as Executive Chef to present a 15-course tasting menu divided into three acts, meaning moving to different rooms. I'm not sure if they offer wine pairings but they
- [Dugg Burger, Dallas, 9/16/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/10/26/dugg-burger-dallas-91616/) - Note - now closed Dugg Burger is in the Casa Linda shopping center offering a limited menu with a basic concept - the top portion of the burger bun is hollowed out to make room for the many toppings. All of the toppings are included in the price and you pick which you want while
- [Ritz Restaurant, London, 1/23/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/03/01/ritz-restaurant-london-1-23-24/) - The Ritz Restaurant was located in the Ritz Hotel which dates to 1906 and was built to be the most luxurious hotel in the land. No expense was spared on its opulent interiors and furnishings and royalty and celebrities have dined there. You can read more about their history if you want, it's star-studded. The
- [Humble Chicken, London, 1/26/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/03/15/humble-chicken-1-26-24/) - Humble Chicken is a 18-seat tasting counter with a changing menu from Angelo Sato and John Paul. Chef Angelo Sato is inspired by his Japanese and European roots. He moved to London at 17 and 10 years later in 2021 he opened a Yakitori bar. It was so popular that in 2023 he elevated the
- [Muse by Tom Aikens, London, 1/24/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/02/17/muse-by-tom-aikens-london-1-24-25/) - Muse is the restaurant where Chef Tom Aikens returned to fine dining in a 23-cover 2 floor Georgian townhouse. Opening in 2020 he was quickly awarded one Michelin star. The menu focuses on memories of his personal life and culinary career with a seasonal emphasis. He primarly serves foods from local and sustainable
- [The Ledbury (update), London, 1/22/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/02/11/the-ledbury-update-london-1-23-25/) - The Ledbury was last visited in April of 2018 for a lunch and in Nov. 2014 for a dinner, on this blog. It's now been elevated to a 3 Michelin star rating under Chef Brett Graham's direction for the last 17 years and now with Chef Tom Spenceley running the kitchen. They offer 6
- [Core by Clare Smyth (update), London, 1/23/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/02/13/core-by-clare-smyth-update-london-1-23-25/) - Core was last visited by Frankie in 2018, just nine months after they opened. They have made some changes to the interior, especially the bar, since that time and won a 3 Michelin star rating in 2021 as well as numerous other awards. Some of the staff, including Chef Jonny Bone and Restaurant Director
- [The Devonshire, London, 1/22/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/02/09/the-devonshire-london-1-22-25/) - The Devonshire has a pub called the Public House downstairs (known for its perfect pint of Guinness) and then the two floors above feature a wood grill restaurant and seating. Having been in Soho since 1793, they dry age, butcher their Scottish beef on site, and offer locally caught seafood. They are open 7
- [L'Aube Restaurant par Thibault Nizard, Paris, 4/15/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/06/13/laube-restaurant-par-thibault-nizard-paris-4-15-24/) - Now Closed L'Aube was the creation of Chef Thibault Nizard who trained as a saucier and in October 2023 won the sixth edition of the World Championship of Hare á la Royale competition. We got to sit right next to his large trophy and one regular guest had called ahead to get that dish prepared
- [The New Frontier, Turtle Lake, WI., 1/5/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/02/06/the-new-frontier-turtle-lake-wi-1-5-25/) - The New Frontier is a casual dining spot in a free-standing building on the highway. They serve breakfast and lunch and in addition to their large menu have posted specials on a whiteboard, including lots of pies and cakes. The simple interior is mostly Coke-related items with Formica tables and red chairs on a black
- [Pillar, Dallas, 1/14/25](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/01/18/pillar-dallas-1-14-25/) - Pillar just opened Dec. 8, 2024 in the Bishop Arts District by chef/owner Peja Krstic. It was in the 98-year-old space previously occupied by Boulevardier. The menu had cross over from the restaurant's previous occupant as well as with his other current restaurant Mot Hai Ba. Krstic named this after seeing a photo of Ernest
- [Los Vaqueros Cafe & Grill, Kyle, TX, 12/28/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/02/04/los-vaqueros-cafe-grill-kyle-tx-12-28-24/) - Los Vaqueros Cafe and Grill serves Tex-Mex food in an old house with a large patio for additional seating. They serve breakfast all day but the large menu offers tons of options. The servers were friendly but spoke limited English. A pair of longtime Kyle residents opened the place in 2017 in the space formerly
- [Community Pizza & Beer Garden, Wimberley, TX, 12/27/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/02/02/community-pizza-beer-garden-wimberley-tx-12-27-24/) - Community Pizza and Beer Garden was opened in 2018 by husband and wife team Michael and Morgan Mekuly. It featured wood-fired Neapolitan Pizza, 32 tap beers and a full bar. It's a huge place with playscapes for children and a variety of seating options. Music was in the background, it was well lit and filled
- [Étoile, New Orleans, 12/20/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/01/30/etoile-new-orleans-12-20-24/) - Étoile is in the the Cockerton house of 1883, a single-family residence. It remained a dwelling until it was transformed into a commercial space and now offers a farm-to-table tasting menu (with optional wine pairings) four nights a week. Led by Chef Chris Dupont, the menu starts at 7:00 but the bar opens at
- [Lilette, New Orleans, 12/20/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/01/28/lilette-new-orleans-12-20-24/) - Lilette was opened in a late 1800's corner drugstore building in 2001 by Chef/Owner John Harris. He has been a James Beard finalist for Best Chef South four times. While apprenticing in France he stayed with the Mauri family whose matriarch named Lilette gave him much admiration of French cooking. Chef Edward Charles
- [Saint-Germain (update), New Orleans, 12/19/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/01/26/saint-germain-update-new-orleans-12-19-24/) - Frankie tried Saint Germain in Jan. 2023 and was blown away so we've wanted to get back here and try it again. I'm glad we did. They've made some cosmetic upgrades to the structure which makes it more comfortable but more importantly their food continues to be superb. It's a tasting menu only with pretty
- [Clancy's (update), New Orleans, 12/19/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/01/24/clancys-update-new-orleans-12-19-24/) - Clancy's is another favorite of ours and so has appeared many times on this website, the last time about a year ago. The menu is much smaller at lunch but we got to sit in the front room which is brighter and more festive during the holidays. Reservations are a must as the place was
- [Jewel of the South, New Orleans, 12/18/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/01/22/jewel-of-the-south-new-orleans-12-18-24/) - Jewel of the South is a reimagined bar concept in an old house. A regularly changing menu accompanies an innovative cocktail program. They serve dinner Wed to Mon and lunch on Fri and Sat. Seating is on 2 levels with a bar and patio options on the first floor and a party room on the
- [Galatoire's Restaurant, New Orleans, 12/18/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/01/20/galatoires-restaurant-new-orleans-12-18-24/) - Galatoire's has been written up on this website numerous times, the last one being a year ago, so little introduction is needed. It is an institution at the holidays and Mardi Gras for parties. Always festive with excellent service, sometimes it's better than others but it seems to call us back for the generous servings
- [Talkeetna Spinach Bread Airstream, Talkeetna, AK., 7/31/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/09/20/talkeetna-spinach-bread-airstream-talkeetna-ak-7-31-21/) - Spinach Bread has been available in Alaska for 20 years. We found it in the small town of Talkeetna where the Airstream trailer is parked and open for business every day but Tuesday. There are tables set up out front and a small menu to chose from. The spinach bread is made with a spent
- [Earl's Steak Sandwiches, Dover, N.H., 6/11/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/07/25/earls-steak-sandwiches-dover-n-h-6-11-21/) - Earl's Steak Sandwiches is family owned and specializes in shaved beef sandwiches. Wife Mo (Maureen) Donovan works the floor, husband Jim cooks and their daughter Sophie, who is 10, makes rings and bracelets to sell in one of the booths. Opening in October, in a location that had previously been a diner, during the Covid
- [Stages at One Washington, Dover, N.H., 6/11/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/07/28/stages-at-one-washington-dover-n-h-6-11-21/) - Stages at One Washington is in the small town of Dover, NH on the third floor of an historic mill building. Chef Evan Hennessey offers just 6 seats for his fixed price tasting menu Thursday thru Saturday evenings. There are 2 seatings each night but he recently added "the Living Room" which is not only
- [Side Door Cafe, Gleneden Beach, OR., 6/24/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/08/09/side-door-cafe-gleneden-beach-or-6-24-21/) - Side Door Café is in an old brick and tile factory building. It's the restaurant part of the 7,000 sq. ft. warehouse also home to Eden Hall that all opened in 2000. Family owned and run it serves New American dishes in an eclectic space decorated with many re-claimed items from other Oregon buildings. They
- [George's Little Rock, Little Rock, AR., 12/13/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/01/15/georges-little-rock-little-rock-ar-12-13-24/) - George's is named for George who represents "the perfect night out; the experience of a restaurant with all the comforts of feeling at home." It's the product of Little Rock natives and friends, John Stephens, David Hesselbein and Greg Baber who've partnered with Chef Wes Mickel to offer a menu of Italian classics. Opening in
- [Raduno Brick Oven and Barroom, Little Rock, AR., 12/13/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/01/13/raduno-brick-oven-and-barroom-little-rock-ar-12-13-24/) - Raduno Brick Oven and Barroom serves pizza and an Italian style menu in a long space. One side is the 36-foot bar counter with seating and the opposite wall is a long bench seat fitted with small combinable tables. A couple of large TV screens are above the bar and a mirrored wall covering is
- [Brave New Restaurant, Little Rock, AR., 12/12/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/01/11/brave-new-restaurant-little-rock-ar-12-12-24/) - Brave New Restaurant describes itself as "a casual, warm environment, delicious food and excellent service at a reasonable cost." Opened by Peter Brave (and his ex-wife Marie) 33 years ago in a former Steak and Egg location it had 1750 sq ft. In 2000 he moved to its present location - a large
- [The Root Cafe, Little Rock, AR., 12/12/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/01/09/the-root-cafe-little-rock-ar-12-12-24/) - The Root Cafe sources as much as possible from small farms and producers in Arkansas. They offer breakfast, lunch and dinner at different times during the day Tues - Sun. Opened in June 2011 in the SoMa district of downtown Little Rock by Jack and Corri Sundell, it was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
- [The Pantry Crest, Little Rock, AR., 12/11/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/01/07/the-pantry-crest-little-rock-ar-12-11-24/) - The Pantry was opened by Tomas Bohn in 2009 in west Little Rock. Based on its success, he opened The Pantry Crest in 2014 in the historic Hillcrest neighborhood. Both locations serve Czech and German classics but the Pantry Crest is dinner only Tues through Sat. They do not take reservations, so first come, first
- [Doe's Eat Place, Little Rock, AR., 12/11/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/01/05/does-eat-place-little-rock-ar-12-11-24/) - Doe's Eat Place started in Greenville, Mississippi, where pilot George Eldridge would fly friends and clients to eat steak. He eventually contracted to bring one to Little Rock and maintained the no-frills tradition and fabulous steaks. They achieved even more notoriety when it became known that President Bill Clinton was interviewed by Rolling Stone magazine
- [Georgie (update), Dallas, 12/7/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2025/01/02/georgie-update-dallas-12-7-24/) - Georgie was first visited by Frankie last July and we were very excited by the potential of this recently re-vamped place. The addition of Chef RJ Yoakum in Jan. 2023 was a step in the right direction and we wanted to see how it fared without the benefit of the summer's bounty of ingredient options.
- [Cowboys Club, Frisco, 12/3/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/12/31/cowboys-club-frisco-12-3-24/) - The Dallas Cowboys Football Team built a large facility to practice north of Dallas, in the town of Frisco. Besides the practice fields, weight room, ect. there are offices and some are leased by our financial team who are members of the dining room at The Star. The only way you can eat there
- [Mixtitos Kitchen, Dallas, 12/2/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/12/29/mixtitos-kitchen-dallas-12-2-24/) - Update - I read in the local paper that they have now closed. I'm sorry I didn't get there earlier but am publishing the write-up to encourage all to visit one of a kind places today and watch to see where these folks land. Mixtitos Kitchen is a large place in East Dallas run by
- [Little's Oyster Bar, Houston, 11/27/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/12/27/littles-oyster-bar-houston-11-27-24/) - Little's Oyster Bar is in the Montrose area of Houston. It is a chef-driven restaurant from the Pappas Restaurant Group. Chef Jason Ryczek highlights Gulf Coast seafoods along with selected caviar, lobster and seasonally changing items. Opening in the location of the Little Pappas Seafood House it's anything but little. A long marble topped
- [Happy Holidays to all!](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/12/25/happy-holidays-to-all/) - Frankie and I wish you a fabulous holiday with great meals, fun friends and loving family!
- [Twin Farms (dinner a la carte menu), Barnard, VT., 11/22/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/12/23/twin-farms-dinner-a-la-carte-menu-barnard-vt-11-22-24/) - The dining room is divided into 2 rooms. One has a dramatic coved ceiling, some booth seating along one wall, and a lot of lights. The adjacent room was where we were always served and it is a reclaimed porch. Windows to the grounds make up one wall and it is ended by windows
- [Twin Farms (lunch), Barnard, VT., 11/21 + 22/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/12/21/twin-farms-lunch-barnard-vt-11-21-22-24/) - Twin Farms lunch can be had in the main dining room or ordered as a picnic brought to many places throughout the 300-acre grounds. Some of the sites are set up with campfires. You can also have the food delivered to the place you're staying in. The facility provides a number of indoor and outdoor
- [Twin Farms (Twiggs dinner), Barnard, VT., 11/21/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/12/19/twin-farms-twiggs-dinner-barnard-vt-11-21-24/) - Twiggs is in a separate building that used to be a game room and pub named for the founder Thurston Twigg-Smith. For the first 30 years Twin Farms operated it had just one dining room, which remains their signature venue. Twiggs opened in the fall of 2022 to offer guests a more casual, rustic option.
- [Twin Farms (breakfast), Barnard, VT., 11/21 + 23/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/12/17/twin-farms-breakfast-barnard-vt-11-21-23-24/) - Breakfast at Twin Farms was in the main house's dining area. The porch addition was used the 2 days we went to breakfast. It had been re-done last year whereas the barn-looking dining room was re-done in 1993. This porch room had windows on 2 sides that looked out on the patio and grounds. A
- [Twin Farms (dinner tasting menu), Barnard, VT., 11/20/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/12/15/twin-farms-dinner-tasting-menu-barnard-vt-11-20-24/) - Twin Farms was originally owned by author Sinclair Lewis who bought it for journalist Dorothy Thompson. She promised to marry him if he bought her a farm in Vermont, so he found this wonderful 1795-era farmhouse on 300 acres and purchased it for $10,000 in 1928. Their parties were legendary but after Dorothy passed away
- [The Swag, Waynesville, NC., 11/6/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/12/12/the-swag-waynesville-nc-11-6-24/) - The Swag has several areas to eat dinner. The first night we were on the covered open air porch. The lighting was low and the breeze was quite nippy. We asked to eat inside the next night as a number of the guests did and so we sat in the great room. There is also
- [The Swag (breakfast, lunch), Waynesville, NC., 11/6-7/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/12/10/the-swag-breakfast-lunch-waynesville-nc-11-6-7-24/) - At Swag you pick your dinner and lunch selections at the beginning of the day. Breakfast is ordered when you go. There are also snacks during the cocktail hour before dinner, which is at 7:00, snacks in your room, cookies in the afternoon and ice cream in the freezer outside all day. You won't go
- [The Swag, Waynesville, NC., 11/5/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/12/08/the-swag-waynesville-nc-11-5-24/) - The Swag Resort is almost a mile above sea level at the summit of the Great Smoky Mountains. They offer a variety of private cabins or rooms in the main lodge to stay in with all meals included in your stay. Built in the 1970s by Dan and Deener Matthews, it was a potato farm
- [The Morning Fork, Sacramento, 11/2/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/12/05/the-morning-fork-sacramento-11-2-24/) - The Morning Fork is the product of husband and wife team, Chef Keith Swiryn and "self-proclaimed Waitress Extraordinaire" Jennifer Swiryn. They are both from Sacramento with lots of years in the restaurant industry. Their dream was to open a breakfast lunch spot and in 2019 this retro diner style place is just the thing,
- [Allora, Sacramento, 11/1/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/12/03/allora-sacramento-11-1-24/) - Allora offers a four course prix fixe dining experience with optional wine pairings available seven nights a week. With each of the courses there are a number of choices some of which are only available with a supplemental fee. You also could add a caviar course and/or cheese course. Opening in Feb. 2018 they call
- [The Waterboy, Sacramento, 11/1/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/12/01/the-waterboy-sacramento-11-1-24/) - The Waterboy has been serving the cuisine of northern Italy and southern France since 1996. A native Sacramento Chef Rick Mahan was inspired by a trip he took to France and now creates European style food with local California ingredients. It's a good sized place with an open ceiling two-story room decorated with lots
- [The Kitchen Restaurant, Sacramento, 10/31/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/11/29/the-kitchen-restaurant-sacramento-10-31-24/) - The Kitchen was opened in 1991 by the Selland Group and around 2014 Chef Kelly McCown, who had worked in numerous highly regarded kitchens took the helm. Here he assembled a fine team that continues to gather awards from many sites. The restaurant offers a tasting menu (with several types of optional wine pairings) Wed
- [Mulvaney's Building & Loan, Sacramento, 10/31/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/11/27/mulvaneys-building-loan-sacramento-10-31-24/) - Mulvaney's Building & Loan gets its name from the movie It's a Wonderful Life where George Bailey learns that his business actually holds the community together. Owners Patrick and Bobbin Mulvaney wanted to honor the community that has been good to them and so chose that name. They serve New American cuisine in a farm-to-table
- [Localis, Sacramento, 10/30/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/11/25/localis-sacramento-10-30-24/) - Localis serves a global cuisine that changes every five weeks. They offer a twelve-course tasting menu using as many locally sourced ingredients as possible. Two levels of wine pairings are available as well as a wine list, bar and non-alcoholic beverages. They have been awarded one Michelin star. When the theme of the menu changes,
- [Frank Fat's, Sacramento, 10/30/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/11/23/frank-fats-sacramento-10-30-24/) - Frank Fat opened his namesake restaurant in 1939 calling it "Frank's 806" (which you can see at the end of the awning). Today, it's Frank Fat's and the oldest Sacramento restaurant exclusively owned by one family. When Frank Fat began, he was very interested in feeding people quality food with great service and that has
- [Matilda Restaurant, Hensonville, NY., 10/25/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/11/20/matilda-restaurant-hensonville-ny-10-25-24/) - Matilda is the restaurant in the newly re-opened Henson Hotel. It was much busier the second night we visited and we sat in a different part of the room which allowed us both to watch over all the evening's activities. We had a curved corner booth in the darkened room where you mostly heard
- [Matilda Restaurant, Hensonville, NY., 10/24/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/11/16/matilda-restaurant-hensonville-ny-10-24-24/) - Matilda is the restaurant in The Henson hotel, a 16 room hotel recently bought and refurbished by Ely and Danielle Franko. They partnered with Chefs Fabián von Hauske Valtierra and Jeremiah Stone, from NYC to bring fine dining to this small town in the Catskill Mountains. They opened just after Memorial Day, transforming what was
- [Day June Luncheonette, Windham, NY., 10/25/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/11/18/day-june-luncheonette-windham-ny-10-25-24/) - Day June Lunchonette is a small local restaurant serving American classics for breakfast and lunch. The present owners, Ely and Danielle Franco, have been the owners for about a year and a half, but it’s been a restaurant space for some time. The name is a take on lunch in French dejeuner. Inside are a
- [Troutbeck, Amenia, NY., 10/23/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/11/12/troutbeck-amenia-ny-10-23-24/) - The Troutbeck's dining room is on the first floor and is a long room divided by stone structures and booth backs. The small bar, with about 6 stools is in the hallway where you check in. A couple fireplaces are in the dining room and some bench seating is along the walls. Lighting is way
- [Peggy's Sweet and Savory, Amenia, NY, 10/24/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/11/14/peggys-sweet-and-savory-amenia-ny-10-24-24/) - Peggy’s Sweet and Savory was a bakery cafe that started as Back in the Kitchen in 2010. Peggy cooked and everyone seemed to call it Peggy’s so the name was changed in 2021, especially since she wanted to further explore the sweeter side of cooking. There were about 13 seats in this small ground-floor cafe.
- [Troutbeck, Amenia, NY., 10/22/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/11/08/troutbeck-amenia-ny-10-22-24/) - Troutbeck been around since the 1700s as an inn, private estate and tavern. It was originally owned by the Benton family who frequently hosted people like Thoreau and Emerson. The Spingarn family then owned it from 1875-1939 while Colonel Spingarn was head of the Comparative Literature Dept. at Columbia University, and hosted folks like Sinclair
- [Kennedy's Cafe, Somerset, WI., 10/5/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/10/31/kennedys-cafe-somerset-wi-10-5-24/) - Kennedy's Cafe was a small town cafe on the main street of Somerset. Mike Kappers and his family bought it from the Parnell family in 2018 and renamed it for his then second-grade daughter. The small building has been a cafe for years. The first floor had a few stool seats at a counter, a
- [Primo Restaurant, Rockland, ME., 9/26/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/10/29/primo-restaurant-rockland-me-9-26-24/) - Primo Restaurant is a chef-owned place by Melissa Kelly who was the 2013 James Beard Foundation Award winner of the American Express Best Chef, Northeast. She also won this award in 1999 making her the first 2 time winner of the same award. It started as a small venture with one greenhouse and one acre
- [The Lodge at Glendorn, Bradford, PA., (breakfast & lunch),10/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/11/06/the-lodge-at-glendorn-bradford-pa-breakfast-lunch10-24/) - There are only about 10 tables in the main dining room and another half dozen on the porch. Breakfast meals, which are included with your room, were divided between both room but lunch seemed mainly served on the porch. There is also an option to have your food delivered to your room or to somewhere
- [Home Kitchen Cafe, Rockland, ME., 9/28/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/10/27/home-kitchen-cafe-rockland-me-9-28-24/) - Home Kitchen Cafe opened in early 2009 in a former gas station location. In 2013 they renovated to expand the kitchen and add a second floor deck. Offering breakfast and lunch all day they want you to "remember, when you're hungry, come home." They have their own bakery but also try and make most dishes
- [18 Central Oyster Bar & Grill, Rockport, ME., 9/27/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/10/25/18-central-oyster-bar-grill-rockport-me-9-27-24/) - 18 Central Oyster Bar & Grill looks over Rockport Harbor and is owned by Chef Patrick Duffy and his wife Jessica. The couple moved to Rockport from Boston in 2011 to run the Shepherd's Pie restaurant, which closed in mid-2016. With a first run at the property, they decided to open their own raw bar
- [McLoon's Lobster Shack, South Thomaston, ME., 9/27/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/10/23/mcloons-lobster-shack-south-thomaston-me-9-27-24/) - McLoon's started in 2012 as a family-owned Maine lobster shack on the tip of Spruce Head Island across from the area's oldest working lobster wharf. It's what a city would call a food truck except it doesn't move. You line up at the order window, order and pay and then another person calls out your
- [Long Grain, Camden, ME., 9/26/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/10/19/long-grain-camden-me-9-26-24/) - Long Grain opened around 2010 serving "honest food" which was mostly Thai based but also made use of other Asian cultures. A husband and wife team owns it, Ravin Nakjaroen and Paula Palakawong, both from Bangkok with he being a self-trained cook. In 2014 he was a semifinalist for the Best Chef Northeast James
- [Nīna June, Rockport, ME., 9/25/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/10/17/nina-june-rockport-me-9-25-24/) - Nīna June is the nickname of Chef Sara Jenkins, who was born in Camden, Maine but raised in the Mediterranean. She uses the background of both places to highlight the products of Maine's farms and ocean coastal waters with a regularly changing menu. She is the author of 2 cookbooks and previously cooked for kitchens
- [Restaurant Tracé, Paris, 4/17/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/05/31/trace-paris-4-17-24/) - Tracé is a small place right across the street from the previously written up L'Aube. In 2020 chef Clément Vergeat re-imagined the place and it opened in Sept 2023. The name had to do with the lines brought by all the people working there, that came together to form the place. There are about 20
- [Harbor House Inn Restaurant, Elk, CA., 8/22&23/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/10/02/harbor-house-inn-restaurant-elk-ca-8-2223-24/) - Prior to this visit we dined at Harbor House last May 2024 and Nov. 2023 but many other times as you'll find if you search for it on this site. We would go more often if we were a bit closer - it's definitely at the top of our list of favorites. The staff are
- [Market Steer Steakhouse (update), Santa Fe, 9/16/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/10/14/market-steer-steakhouse-update-santa-fe-9-16-24/) - Market Steer Steakhouse was started in 2018 at the St. Francis Hotel by Chef Kathleen Crook and Kristina Goode. You can see Frankie's visit to the old location here but this trip it had relocated last July to a new 4,500 sq. ft. building with a separate bar area and extensive sound proofing in
- [Geronimo (update), Santa Fe, 9/15/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/10/12/geronimo-update-santa-fe-9-15-24/) - Geronimo has long been a standout place to eat in Santa Fe. It's in the "Borrego House" that was built by Geronimo Lopez in 1756. Frankie visited and wrote it up on 11/19 and again on 9/23, which you can click on if you want to see more photos of the place. Located on the
- [Joseph's Culinary Pub, Santa Fe, 9/14/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/10/10/josephs-culinary-pub-santa-fe-9-14-24/) - Joseph's Culinary Pub was the creation of Chef Joseph Wrede, Food & Wine's Best New Chef 2000 and winner of several AAA Four Diamond awards as well as being featured on The Food Network's Triple D. The restaurant started in Taos in 1995 and moved once more before settling in the present location about 10
- [La Choza (update), Santa Fe, 9/14/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/10/08/la-choza-update-santa-fe-9-14-24/) - La Choza was located in the old adobe headquarters of Mercer Ranch with a large adjacent parking lot. The name means "the shed" which is the name of their sister restaurant in the historic square. Frankie has visited both but prefers La Choza. You can read about a past visit here. They do not take
- [McRae's American Bistro & Cocktails (update), Dallas, 8/24/24 and 9/7/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/10/06/mcraes-american-bistro-cocktails-update-dallas-8-24-24/) - We visited McRae's in March of this year and were anxious to get back and try more of their foods. Our reservations were on a Sat. night and they were very busy, enough so that we went around the back to park. That also allowed us to check out the patio but it was not
- [My Mexican Restaurant (update), Point Arena, CA., 8/22/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/10/04/my-mexican-restaurant-update-point-arena-ca-8-22-24/) - We visited the Mexican Restaurant in Point Arena in Nov. of 2023 and had a fine meal so we popped in for a snack. I noticed it's now "My" Mexican Restaurant but you'll know it when you see the "Uneda Meat Market" sign on the building. The place hasn't changed except that in addition to
- [The Stephanie Inn breakfast, Cannon Beach, OR., 8/14-17/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/09/30/the-stephanie-inn-breakfast-cannon-beach-or-8-14-17-24/) - When you stay at the Stephanie Inn breakfast is included. It alone is worth staying there for. It's in the same room as dinner and on the kitchen side they set up the hot buffet with a variation on eggs, potatoes, meats and hot cereal. In front of that they have fruits, granola, Greek yogurt
- [The Stephanie Inn, Cannon Beach, OR., 8/15 & 16/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/09/28/the-stephanie-inn-cannon-beach-or-8-15-16-24/) - The Stephanie Inn's dining room holds about 17 cloth-covered tables in the second-floor round room on the mountain side of the hotel. A wooden domed ceiling is over the front half of the room and a lower flat ceiling is over the back darker portion of the room. With the tablecloths, padded chairs, table spacing
- [The Stephanie Inn, Cannon Beach, OR., 8/13 & 14/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/09/26/the-stephanie-inn-cannon-beach-or-8-13-14-24/) - The Stephanie Inn was a 3 story hotel on the Oregon coast owned by Ryan and Stephanie Snyder. We visited two years ago and enjoyed it enough that we decided to come back and stay here 4 nights. Rather than making five posts I'll group two of the dinners in separate posts and do
- [The Meating Place Café, Hillsboro, OR., 8/13/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/09/24/the-meating-place-cafe-hillsboro-or-8-13-24/) - The Meating Place first opened in 1974 and was in business until 1998. It re-opened in 2011 as a small custom meat shop and within a few years expanded into a 20,000 sq. ft. store offering smoking, curing and sausage making along with a separate cafe. Now with their own herd and ability to process
- [Tipico's Mexican Food, Dallas, 8/5/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/09/22/tipicos-mexican-food-dallas-8-5-24/) - Tipico's Mexican Food was in a former Pizza Hut building with a large very busy parking lot outside. Booth seating lined the perimeter and various sizes of tables are in the middle. Windows with shades were above the booth seats. They are open daily from 7:30 am to 10:00 pm and offer no-frills Mexican fare
- [KD's Bear Den, Drummond, WI., 8/2/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/09/20/kds-bear-den-drummond-wi-8-2-24/) - KD's Bear Den was in the heart of downtown Drummond in a building that has housed numerous other places over the years. They are open Wed. through Sat with the kitchen closing before the bar some days and accept only cash. It was a medium sized interior with seats at the bar for food and/or
- [Not Justa Cafe, New Richmond, WI., 7/27/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/09/18/not-justa-cafe-new-richmond-wi-7-27-24/) - Not Justa Cafe has 4 locations with a variety of owners, two of which also include Not Justa Bar and/or catering service. According to our server they all vary slightly on the menus and ambiance. The New Richmond location serves breakfast and lunch everyday with a small counter area and it does offer drinks.
- [Denny's Diner, Wisconsin Dells, 7/21/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/09/16/dennys-diner-wisconsin-dells-7-21-24/) - Denny's Diner has been owned by the Van Schoyck family since 1980. Named for Molly Van Schoyck's husband Denny, it serves breakfast and lunch every day 6:30 am to 2:00 pm. Filled with toys and collectables they are noteworthy for their daily baked cinnamon rolls. Most importantly they are not in anyway affiliated with the
- [Del-Bar, Wisconsin Dells, 7/20/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/09/14/del-bar-wisconsin-dells-7-20-24/) - The Del-Bar has been in business since 1943 when Jim and Alice Wimmer took the plunge and bought an existing roadside restaurant known for its char-broiled steaks. The restaurant had its 75th anniversary in 2018 when the third generation (two grand-daughters) of the Wimmers took control. This large place is about tradition and the supper
- [Courtyard Cafe, Wisconsin Dells, 7/20/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/09/12/courtyard-cafe-wisconsin-dells-7-20-24/) - The Courtyard Cafe has had the current owners for 3 months. The Lohr's bring with them 30 years of local restaurant experience and you'll find their parents, kids and sibling all there helping. They serve breakfast and lunch in a large high ceiling room next to the Wizard Quest courtyard. At one entrance they
- [Ishnala Supper Club, Lake Delton, WI., 7/19/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/09/10/ishnala-supper-club-lake-delton-wi-7-19-21/) - Ishnala Supper Club is named for a Winnebago Indian word meaning "by itself alone." It overlooks Mirror Lake in the middle of Mirror Lake State Park. Settlers bought the lands from the tribe in 1826 and constructed a log cabin trading post. The Coleman family bought it in 1909 and made it into their dream
- [Nourish, Sequim, WA., 7/12/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/09/08/nourish-sequim-wa-7-12-24/) - Nourish is a farm-to-table place open for dinner Thurs - Sun. They operate a dedicated gluten-free kitchen with house made dishes using local ingredients. They offer both indoor and outdoor dining with parking on both sides of the building. The menu changes weekly and is a 3-course fixed price with several choices for each course.
- [Dungeness Valley Creamery,  Sequim, WA., 7/12/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/09/06/dungeness-valley-creamery-sequim-wa-7-12-24/) - Dungeness Valley Creamery is owned by Ryan and Sarah McCarthey. They produce whole raw milk from about 70 Jersey cows that produce around 350 gallons of milk per day. Sarah grew up on this farm that was run by her parents. She and her husband took over in 2012. Now their 2 sons are
- [Alder Wood Bistro, Sequim, WA., 7/11/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/09/04/alder-wood-bistro-sequim-wa-7-11-24/) - Alder Wood Bistro was in a house-like building with several rooms open for dining and a large patio and a good amount of parking around the building. A few booths and lots of tables made up the seating that had music in the background, sound absorbing panels on the ceiling, art for sale on the
- [Dupuis' Restaurant, Port Angeles, WA., 7/10/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/09/02/dupuis-restaurant-port-angeles-wa-7-10-24/) - Dupuis' Restaurant was a large place that was established in 1920 by Joe Dupuis as a tavern with beer, wine and a dance floor. He pumped gas out front (which is the entrance today). He started serving food so he could sober up customers who had imbibed too much During its 100+ year history it
- [Georgie, Dallas, 7/6/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/08/30/georgie-dallas-7-6-24/) - Georgie was the third restaurant for Stephan Courseau in Dallas opening in 2019 as a partnership with celebrity chef Curtis Stone and a mostly steakhouse theme. It was known for high prices and low creativity. Enter a change when Stone parted ways and Courseau brought in RJ Yoakum as Executive Chef in January 2023 after
- [Salty Girls Production, Sequim, WA., 7/10/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/08/31/salty-girls-production-sequim-wa-7-10-24/) - Owners Tracie Millett and Lavon Gomes opened Salty Girls Seafood Company in 2018 but were constantly asked about fish and chips which they did not have room to fry in the kitchen. So they added a location a block away to serve just that. Right now the original shellfish bar is in the heart of
- [Goldie's Dallas, Dallas, 7/5/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/08/19/goldies-dallas-dallas-7-5-24/) - Goldie's opened in March 2024 and serves dinner Tues - Sun in the Lake Highlands area. It serves upscale American fare with craft cocktails. Owner couple Brandon Hays and Brittany Grignon collaborated with Brittni Clayton (who used to manage Sister) to bring an old-school diner feel into the 1500 sq.ft. space that previously housed RM
- [Outpost Sandwiches, Tacoma, 7/9/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/08/23/outpost-sandwiches-tacoma-7-9-24/) - Outpost Sandwiches is open weekdays in downtown Tacoma and offers a variety of sandwiches, salads and also pizza but only on Fridays. It's a hole in the wall place that's underground near the courthouse. Parking is on the street as you can find it. Once you enter you'll find the menu on a large sign
- [Welly's Real Fruit Ice Cream, Port Angeles, 7/9/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/08/27/wellys-real-fruit-ice-cream-port-angeles-7-9-24/) - Welly's Real Fruit Ice Cream was brought to Washington State by Lillie and Jacob from New Zealand, where she learned the art of combining a scoop of ice cream with real fruit. Starting with a trailer in July 2021 they have now opened a storefront in the Port Angeles Wharf since June 2022. Welly comes
- [Kokopelli Grill, Port Angeles, WA., 7/9/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/08/25/kokopelli-grill-port-angeles-wa-7-9-24/) - Kokopelli Grill is owned by Texans Chef Michael and Candy McQuay who opened it in Dec. 2009. He produces a Southwest style cuisine using local seafoods, steaks and produce for this, the more upscale side of their two places. (The other half is Hook & Line Pub nextdoor, serving lots of fish and chips.)
- [Mister Charles, Dallas, 7/2/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/08/17/mister-charles-dallas-7-2-24/) - Mister Charles is in the location that the Highland Park Soda Fountain had occupied for 106 years. Opening in July 2023, it is operated by the Chas Martin and Duro Hospitality who are also responsible for The Charles and Sister, written up here earlier. This venue offers French and Italian dishes 7 days a
- [Dear Irene, Bend, OR., 5/2/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/03/dear-irene-bend-or-5-2-24/) - Dear Irene is the creation of Chef Jonny Becklund and his wife Irene. Opening in July 2023, Jonny moved to Bend from San Francisco where he owned a 12 seat tasting menu restaurant. He likes to change the menu here as he did there based on what he can find at the market. Their
- [Tavern at White Stag Farm, Hayward, WI., 6/26/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/08/15/tavern-at-white-stag-farm-hayward-wi-6-26-24/) - The Tavern at White Stag Farm bills itself as "serving delicious food, prepared from scratch daily, using only the freshest ingredients, including produce grown on our own farm." However this is not a traditional Wisc. supper club. You do enter through a separate bar area but they encouraged us to have our cocktail at the
- [Hoops Dockside, Bayfield, WI., 6/25/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/08/13/hoops-dockside-bayfield-wi-6-25-24/) - Hoops Fish Market has two retail shops (second one opening in 2019) operated by Craig Hoopman Fisheries. The Hoopman family has had 6 generatons of commercial fishing from Lake Superior with the primary catch being whitefish. The family went all in to open Hoops Dockside this year which is a short walk down the driveway
- [Irma's Place (update), Clear Lake,  6/22/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/08/11/irmas-place-update-clear-lake-6-22-24/) - We visited Irma's Place in January of this year and nothing has really changed in the physical space but they are now open every day except Wed for breakfast and lunch. There's plenty of parking in the lot in front and a side covered patio was there for outdoor dining but the sign said
- [The Pebble Bed & Breakfast, Halifax, June 2024](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/08/09/the-pebble-bed-breakfast-halifax-june-2024/) - Halifax is a lovely city in Canada with beautiful coastlines and cooler temperatures for the summer. I've enjoyed sharing our restaurants with you but also wanted to give you the name of a fabulous B & B where you could stay on your visit. The Pebble is in a residential neighborhood and has 3- 4
- [The Highwayman, Halifax, 6/14/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/08/07/the-highwayman-halifax-6-14-24/) - Highwayman is a small place with about 40 seats in an historic building. Opening in 2016 the relaxed atmosphere goes with the menu of Spanish inspired shared plates - tapas and pintxos. Along with an ambitious cocktail menu they try to serve ingredients from Nova Scotia. The long interior has bench seating along one
- [The Canteen, Dartmouth, 6/14/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/08/05/the-canteen-dartmouth-6-14-24/) - The Canteen was in downtown Dartmouth in a cheery light space. Chef/owner Renee Lavallee brings in lots of local items with a little European influence. It was a large space with a second smaller room and a patio. Windows to the street added extra light and the full bar had backed seats for additional diners.
- [Oxalis Restaurant, Dartmouth, 6/13/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/08/03/oxalis-restaurant-dartmouth-6-13-24/) - Oxalis Restaurant was opened in Nov. 2021 by Sophia Gruber and her husband Chef Andy Preuss in a 2-story building that was a residential home. The interior can only accommodate 37 people so in June 2023 they opened an outdoor dining area that added 45 more seats when weather allows. It's a farm-to-table concept trying
- [Tom's Lobster Shack, Peggy's Cove, 6/13/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/08/01/toms-lobster-shack-peggys-cove-6-13-24/) - Tom's Lobster Shack was a small building on the corner of the parking lot for the very popular lighthouse at Peggy's Cove. They are open daily but do close in the winter. The seating was on picnic tables on the deck around their building. There was one window to place your order and another to
- [Bar Kismet, Halifax, 6/12/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/30/bar-kismet-halifax-6-12-24/) - Bar Kismet was a small family owned restaurant and bar serving fresh seafood and handmade pastas. Founded by Annie Brace-Lavoie and partner Jenner Cormier about 7 years ago, it is also known for its inventive cocktail menu. Inside you'll find small concrete tables set with chairs by the windows to the street or with bench
- [Goodwins, Dallas, 6/3/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/28/goodwins-dallas-6-3-24/) - Goodwins opened in May 2024 in the space previously occupied by a Mexican restaurant (Blue Goose Cantina) for almost 40 years. A trio of local business partners, Austin Rodgers (Alamo Club), Jeff Bekavac and David Cash are behind the concept that wants to provide an upscale neighborhood restaurant and named it for the corner where
- [20 Feet, Dallas, 11/25/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/12/28/20-feet-dallas-112516/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Marc Cassel of Green Room fame started 20 Feet a few years ago and it hasn't changed much since then. In a strip shopping center, next to a beer-burger joint, it serves a limited menu for lunch and dinner. It is a reasonably large dining room and they have added a
- [Sprezza, Dallas, 8/22/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/09/08/sprezza-dallas-82216/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Sprezza is a large place that has been open since the end of April. It got lots of hype due to chef Julian Barsotti being the man behind the food, as he has been responsible for well regarded Nonna. However if this is how he imagines the food of Rome to
- [The Grape, Dallas, 8/6/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/09/06/the-grape-dallas-8616/) - Note: Restaurant now closed The Grape has been in business since 1972 with the current owners Brian and Courtney Luscher taking over in 2007. Brian is the chef and Courtney is the manager and sommelier. The business has grown enough that couple is not always in house but Chef Sarah Snow runs the kitchen directed by Brian's culinary vision. It
- [Flora Street Cafe, Dallas, 7/6/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/08/02/flora-street-cafe-dallas-7616/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Flora Street Cafe is a beautiful new restaurant by chef Stephan Pyles near downtown. Pyles has elevated Dallas dining to a world class level with his decorative choices, outstanding service and amazing food. He still has the southwest influence in his cooking but it is toned down to allow a broader flavor
- [FT33, Dallas, 6/11/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/06/21/ft33-dallas-61116/) - Note: Restaurant now closed FT33 has been open several years but is still serving some of the most creative food in Dallas. It has 33 tables plus a bar area and the prime table for 4 (fire table) directly across from the open kitchen, or better known in restaurant talk as FT33. It is fun
- [Barbec's Restaurant, Dallas, 9/27/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/11/23/barbecs-restaurant-dallas-92716/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Barbec's has been around as long as I can remember. Located in an old Howard Johnson's building it serves large, cheap portions of southern style food. The service is efficient but sometimes you'll have to ask for something rather than a waitress noticing and asking. They seem to be best known for
- [FT33, Dallas, 8/18/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/09/11/ft33-dallas-81817/) - Note: Restaurant now closed This is the second official Frankie visit to FT33 and the restaurant has made a few more changes to the place. It's still the same large dining room with 4 counter seats across from the kitchen , a good sized bar area and located in the Design District. Now valet parking
- [Jack's Kitchen, Dallas, 10/30/18 and 11/21/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/12/20/jacks-kitchen-dallas-10-30-18-and-11-21-18/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Jack's Kitchen opened this year in Lakewood. Scott Jones is chef and provides most of the service but I believe his sister makes the desserts. It is in a medium sized location between a well known Thai restaurant and organic nursery. They are open for dinner, Sunday brunch and lunch as
- [Herrera's Café, Dallas,1/25/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/03/10/herreras-cafe-dallas1-25-19/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Herrera's Café has been around since 1971 and been in many locations. There are now a number of similarly named places but this is the original that started on Maple St. I have eaten there for years but don't get to this "new" location as often as it's not real convenient.
- [Homewood (update), Dallas, 7/9/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/09/21/homewood-update-dallas-7-9-19/) - Note: Restaurant now closed We visited Homewood again and had different things as much of the menu had changed. The menu this time was for summer rather than spring. It was still really busy but with a reservation we had a table waiting for us. Walk-ins were waiting for a seat and the noise
- [Mac's Bar-B-Que, Dallas, 10/29/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/10/29/macs-bar-b-que-dallas-10-29-19/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Frankie made a quick visit to Mac's Bar-B-Que today! She thought it was so good but everything was gone before she could get a photo. Check out her write up from 3/18/19 in Dallas. It's still running and very good, don't miss your chance to go!
- [Fauna 2.0, Dallas, 1/4/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/01/11/fauna-2-0-dallas-1-4-20/) - Note: Restaurant now closed This entry is coming out of chronological order and in Dallas not Basel, but that's because I don't know how long you have the opportunity to try out Fauna 2.0 and its innovative and tasty food. Stephen Pyles decided to close Flora/Fauna just after the first of the year where
- [Desert Racer, Dallas, 5/31/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/06/12/desert-racer-dallas-5-31-20/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Nick Badovinus opened Desert Racer in 2019. The Covid 19 outbreak temporarily closed the place and when it recently re-opened several major changes happened. A concrete wall surrounds the small restaurant and large 8,000 sq. ft. patio. Wall signs point to the original entrance but now the exit and entrance are
- [Mac's Bar-B-Que, Dallas, 7/27/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/07/27/macs-bar-b-que-dallas-7-27-21/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Frankie was sad to learn that her friend Billy McDonald closed Mac's Bar-B-Que where she loved to eat! She tried to come by and say goodbye to Billy and Debra (who worked there) but the line was out the door and wrapped into the parking lot yesterday. (Today it was locked
- [Carte Blanche (update),Dallas, 10/12/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/11/16/carte-blanche-updatedallas-10-12-21/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Now that they've been open several months we wanted to re-visit Carte Blanche and see how it's evolved, and I'm happy to say they've made some positive changes to the place and menu. It's more subdued inside with lights from the kitchen being dampened by a partial shield and curtains
- [Carte Blanche, Dallas, 6/29/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/08/24/carte-blanche-dallas-6-29-21/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Carte Blanche opened in mid-June in the space previously occupied by Mudsmith Coffee on lower Greenville Ave. In the evening it offers a fine dining tasting menu and in the day it sells baked goods and coffee. The 4 or 12 course tasting menus are offered Tues - Sat. Husband and
- [Cry Wolf (update), Dallas, 3/27/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/05/22/cry-wolf-update-dallas-3-27-22/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Cry Wolf is a great place, and unfortunately too many people know that now. We had to book a couple weeks ahead to find a reservation we were in town with. Everytime I go I think I won't post it cause it's already on this site, but the food is so
- [Homewood (Rosenthal Dinner), Dallas, 10/11/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/11/11/homewood-rosenthal-dinner-dallas-10-11-22/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Homewood has been visited by Frankie and me in previous posts but tonight they hosted a Wine Dinner featuring wines distributed by Rosenthal Wine Merchants matched with an 8-course menu designed by Chef Matt McCallister. The food was designed to showcase fall flavors and offered the opportunity to taste 11 wine
- [Cry Wolf (update), Dallas, 3/23/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/04/18/cry-wolf-update-dallas-3-23-23/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Frankie took the night off and we slipped into Cry Wolf for a delicious dinner. We were lucky to snag reservations for the Chef's Counter seats where you are able to see all the dishes get prepared and chat with the talented chefs. What a treat to find owner Ross Demers
- [Cry Wolf (update), Dallas, 6/28/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/08/08/cry-wolf-update-dallas-6-28-23/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Cry Wolf has become a regular on our playlist and I swear I am not on their payroll - but the food is just too good not to share with you. The combinations continue to evolve and are different week to week and the atmosphere is comfortable and welcoming. Chef Ross
- [Cry Wolf (update), Dallas, 7/25/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/08/30/cry-wolf-update-dallas-7-25-23/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Cry Wolf is a regular on our schedule if you haven't noticed. The menu like the wine list is ever-changing. Some things work fantastically and others miss the mark slightly, but it's never dissatisfying as I always leave in a great frame of mind. It's a vibe some restaurants can achieve
- [Stissing House Restaurant, Pine Plains, NY, 6/2/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/26/stissing-house-restaurant-pine-plains-ny-6-2-24/) - Stissing House dates back to 1782 when the building was a tavern that also had beds for travelers and America's first domed ballroom. It fell into disrepair after WW1 when the railroad tracks that brought people to town had been torn up to make ammunition. In the 1990s Christian Eisenbeiss saved it from demolition and
- [Inn at Kenmore Hall, Richmond, MA., June 2024](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/24/inn-at-kenmore-hall-richmond-ma-june-2024/) - The Inn at Kenmore Hall is a luxurious inn dating from 1792 in the wonderful landscape of the Berkshire Hills. Lovingly restored by owners Frank Muytjens and Scott Edward Cole it is a fabulous place to stay in this area filled with pieces of history. Normally this is a blog for restaurants but I include
- [The Old Inn On The Green, New Marlborough, MA., 6/1/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/22/the-old-inn-on-the-green-new-marlborough-ma-6-1-24/) - The Old Inn On The Green was built in 1760 as a stagecoach/mail stop and now offers a fine dining restaurant by candle light and authentically restored guest rooms. There is also al fresco dining on the canopied garden terrace off the taproom. Chef/Owner Peter Platt is partnered with Meredith Kennard to bring the
- [Jack's Hot Dog Stand, North Adams, MA, 6/1/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/20/jacks-hot-dog-stand-north-adams-ma-6-1-24/) - Jack's Hot Dog Stand was opened in 1917 by Jaffros "Jack" Levanos and is still family run and owned. Jack's son John and his wife Lucille took over and were followed by their son Jeff and his wife Mary Lou. They have a son, so who knows how long this can go on. It's a
- [Cafe Mutton, Hudson, NY, 5/31/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/18/cafe-mutton-hudson-ny-5-31-24/) - Cafe Mutton was created by chef/owner Shaina Loew-Banayan and was mostly a brunch spot with hours of 10 to 3 Wed to Sun. But on Friday they change and open for dinner from 5 to 9 and they now take reservations. Opening around May 2021 it was named as one of the 10 Best New
- [Pianovins, Paris, 12/2/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/01/23/pianovins-paris-12-2-23/) - Note: Restaurant now closed Pianovins is owned and run by two long time employees of Guy Savoy Restaurant. The kitchen is under Chef Michel Ronciére who worked there for 25 years and the wines and front are managed by Eric Mancio who put in 28 years at Guy Savoy. The location used to house Les
- [Sandy Shores, Ashland, WI., 5/24/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/16/sandy-shores-ashland-wi-5-24-24/) - Sandy Shores Cafe took over the building that used to house the Lake Shore Cafe and although the new owner, Sandy Marsland and her partner Bob Truchon have made changes you'll easily recognize it. Even some of the staff are still working there, which is a good thing when you know how welcome Priscilla makes
- [Le Rigmarole, Paris, 4/17/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/05/29/le-rigmarole-paris-4-17-24/) - Le Rigmarole was opened in 2018 by Jessica Yang and Robert Compagnon, received a Michelin star, then the couple decided to have 2 children and finally the pandemic occurred. They gave up the starred option and began making quality pizzas. In the fall of 2023 they decided to once again offer their tasting menu, now
- [McGregor's Blink Bonnie, St. Germain, WI., 5/23/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/14/mcgregors-blink-bonnie-st-germain-wi-5-23-24/) - McGregor’s Blink Bonnie Supper Club was started by Jack andJudy McGregor in 1971. More of a steakhouse than a traditional supper club it has been wildly popular with locals and tourists. Now owned by the third generation of McGregors - James and his two sons. The name Blink Bonnie is Scottish in origin roughly
- [Country Skillet, Cumberland, WI., 5/18/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/12/country-skillet-cumberland-wi-5-18-24/) - Country Skillet is a medium sized place that serves all day breakfast and lunch everyday except Wed (when it's closed) and offers dinner on Thursday and Friday till 8 pm. They do have daily specials and lots of baked goods. The main room has a few tables but mostly has counter seating and the service
- [Goober's Diner, Wilmington, DE., 4/6/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/05/18/goobers-diner-wilmington-de-4-6-24/) - Goober's Diner was a classic retro stainless steel diner on 2 levels that seats 80 people. It arrived on flatbed trucks from Atlanta after being assembled there and then broken apart for shipping. The construction took about 2 years and it opened in late 2020. It was put in place next to Goober's Garage where
- [Harbor House Restaurant (update), Elk, CA., 5/9&10/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/08/harbor-house-restaurant-update-elk-ca-5-910-24/) - Harbor House Restaurant was last visited here in Nov. 2023 but there are many other write ups if you search in my posts and with good reason - it's a fabulous place to eat and stay. We were lucky to be able to eat in the small dining room 2 nights this trip and enjoy
- [Good Bones, Casper, CA., 5/10/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/10/good-bones-casper-ca-5-10-24/) - Good Bones was in a turn of the century roadhouse, the Casper Pub House(and music venue) and is currently only open for lunch Friday to Sunday. They plan to open for dinner soon and bring live music to their stage area too. Owner Miles McCreary has a background in cooking (as well as ceramics) and
- [Princess Seafood, Fort Bragg, CA, 5/9/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/06/princess-seafood-fort-bragg-ca-5-9-24/) - Princess Seafood also has a market shop about 100 yards away but we were interested in eating not taking seafood home to fix. The restaurant had a window to place your order and then 2 large tented open areas to sit in. The seating areas looked right out onto the water where we had a
- [Ledford House (update), Albion, CA., 5/8/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/04/ledford-house-update-albion-ca-5-8-24/) - Ledford House was visited in July of 2022. The basic set up hasn't changed much except that the large sign out front by the road blew down in recent storms and hasn't been replaced. That visit we ordered a la carte but this time we tried their Bistro Special menu which is a 3-course meal
- [Summer's Market & Deli, Healdsburg, CA., 5/8/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/07/02/summers-market-deli-healdsburg-ca-5-8-24/) - Summer's Market and Deli was an "old-fashioned neighborhood market." They sold a variety of snacks and drinks as well as sandwiches and wraps, coffees and ice cream. The day we went they also had smoked sandwiches but had already sold out of some meats. It was a large place with a number of tables
- [BOSA Food & Drink, Bend, OR., 5/3/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/06/29/bosa-food-drink-bend-or-5-3-24/) - BOSA owned and operated by chefs Bill Dockter and Nate King, offers regional Italian and French specialties including housemade pasta. They opened in August of 2021 in the historic Bakery Building, just before Covid hit. The restaurant is named for a town in the Sardinia region of Italy that the owners felt resembled Bend. It's
- [Bonta - Natural Artisan Gelato, Bend, OR., 5/3/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/06/27/bonta-natural-artisan-gelato-bend-or-5-3-24/) - Bonta Gelato had one of their locations very close to our hotel so we stopped in to try it. Owners Jeff and Julie Labbhart have traveled to find different flavors to incorporate into their handcrafted gelato. The small batch gelato is made with techniques they learned working with Italian gelato masters. They make their
- [That Guy's Bistro, Bend, OR., 5/3/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/06/25/that-guys-bistro-bend-or-5-3-24/) - That Guy's Bistro has 3 locations, one of which is in Redmond. It started as a food truck in 2018 and now has a brick and mortar location, where we ate, in addition to the 2 food trucks. They serve salads, pizzas, burger and Philly sandwiches - which are offered with a variety of fillings.
- [Farmer's Deli, Bend, OR., 5/2/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/06/21/farmers-deli-bend-or-5-2-24/) - Farmer's Deli is a breakfast or lunch spot brought to you by Chef/owner Justin Halvorsen. Opening in summer 2023 it is the result of 24 years of cooking in various capacities for others and now he has his own gig. The place highlights locally sourced food and ingredients. It is a food truck behind Bar
- [The Sparrow Bakery Northwest, Bend, OR., 5/2/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/06/19/the-sparrow-bakery-northwest-bend-or-5-2-24/) - The Sparrow Bakery opened in 2006 on Scott Street then moved to the present location in Bend in 2014 where they had more seating room. They now have a second location in Portland. It's a large place with high ceilings and lots of windows. Merchandise is on a long table guiding you to the counter
- [Ariana Restaurant, Bend, OR., 5/1/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/06/17/ariana-restaurant-bend-or-5-1-24/) - Ariana was in an older Craftsman bungalow and run by Chefs Andres and Ariana Fernandez. Their regionally inspired cuisine was offered as a seasonal chef 6-course tasting that changes weekly as well as an a la carte menu on Wed through Sat evenings. In 2004 Ariana's Italian parents were excited about the culinary marriage
- [Americana Burger, Bend, OR., 5/1/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/06/15/americana-burger-bend-or-5-1-24/) - Americana food truck is in The Podski Lot, a small lot with several food trucks and one brick and mortar place where you can buy drinks or grab a glass of water. A bunch of colorful picnic tables are on a combination of artificial grass and concrete for a place to eat. Parking is
- [Oktobre Restaurant, Paris, 4/20/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/06/12/oktobre-restaurant-paris-4-20-24/) - Oktobre was in the space previously occupied by Kitchen Galerie Bis (KGB) but it went out of business. However its former co-chef Martin Maumet has taken over the space making it his own place. The 'k' in the name is a homage to KGB. Chef/owner re-did the space by making 2 parallel rooms with
- [Le Sergent Recruteur, 4/20/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/06/10/le-sergent-recruteur-4-20-24/) - Le Sergent Recruteur has been under the direction of Chef Alain Pégouret since 2019, who brings with him years of experience with chefs like Joël Robuchon. From an average restaurant Pégouret has evolved it into fine cuisine, earning the place one Michelin star. The prior atmosphere was dark and medieval which has been transformed into
- [La Scène Thélème, Paris, 4/19/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/06/08/la-scene-theleme-paris-4-19-24/) - La Scène Thélème was opened in 2016 by Jean-Marie Gurné, hoping to make it a refuge for the lovers of pleasure as homage to the Abbey of Thélème. The Scène comes in as a reference to the dual nature of the venue with the intimate theatre attached to the restaurant. Chef Yoshitaka Takayanagi runs the
- [Restaurant Alliance, Paris, 4/19/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/06/06/restaurant-alliance-paris-4-19-24/) - Restaurant Alliance was visited by Frankie in March 2017 and again in April 2019, both fantastic meals. It was good to see Chef Toshitaka Omiya and Shawn Joyeux who together started this restaurant in 2015. The small room holds just 8 large white clothed tables that all have a view of the kitchen in the
- [NHOMe, Paris, 4/18/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/06/04/nhome-paris-4-18-24/) - NHome is under the direction of Chef Matan Zaken who offers a 9 course blind tasting menu which fluctuates with the season. His concept is to have diners sit around a single large table with a relaxed and festive atmosphere. He did just that by setting up adjoining tables to accommodate about 20 people in
- [Vaisseau, Paris, 4/18/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/06/02/vaisseau-paris-4-18-24/) - Vaisseau is the creation of Chef Adrien Cachot who appeared on French TV's Top Chef 2020. It's a medium-sized monochromatic place with black walls, shaded windows to the street, gray-blue carpet, black ceiling and black clothed staff. A few decorative lights are on the walls and an open kitchen is in the back of the
- [Restaurant Le Gabriel, Paris, 4/16/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/05/27/restaurant-le-gabriel-paris-4-16-24/) - Le Gabriel is the signature restaurant in La Réserve Paris Hotel under the direction of chef Jérôme Banctel. He invites guests to take a culinary journey with him without leaving Paris, through 3 different tasting menus. The "Escale" is a 4 course menu that is only offered at lunch, while "Virée" and "Périple" are
- [Hémicycle, Paris, 4/16/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/05/25/hemicycle-paris-4-16-24/) - Hémicycle, opened in August 2023 as a new restaurant from owner Stéphane Manigold under the direction of Chef Flavio Lucarini and Pastry Chef Aurora Storari. It only took four months to earn a one Michelin star rating in addition to Storari winning the Passion Dessert Award. The small place offered a 3, 4 or 6
- [Le Cornichon, Paris, 4/15/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/05/21/le-cornichon-paris-4-15-24/) - Le Cornichon was a small bistro under the direction of Chef Sébastien Dagoneau since January 2020. It was able to seat 45 with a combination of bench and table seating at small bare wood tables. The building was on a corner so windows to the street added extra light to the number of hanging light
- [Le Clarence, Paris, 11/30/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/01/20/le-clarence-paris-11-30-18/) - Le Clarence has been around about 3 years and is in the private mansion of Prince Robert of Luxembourg, who is also President of a wine estate in Bordeaux, Domaine Clarence Dillon. The building has been meticuously restored and decorated to provide a 'lived-in' feel while still being quite elegant. There are three small
- [Le Clarence (update), Paris, 4/11/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/05/28/le-clarence-update-paris-4-11-19/) - We were at Le Clarence last fall for lunch and so this spring we tried their dinner service. The physical location had not changed but it did feel different without the sunlight streaming in the windows. The same menus cost more at dinner but they offer the same great and friendly service at both times.
- [GästeHaus Klaus Erfort, Saarbrüken, Germany, 3/8/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/04/12/gastehaus-klaus-erfort-saarbruken-germany-3-8-24/) - GästeHaus Klaus Erfort opened in 2003 and by 2008 it had achieved a 3 Michelin Star rating, but 2023 found it downgraded to 2 Stars. Located in a large house, the elegant dining room had good-sized widely spaced double-white cloth-covered tables with heavily starched napkins, art on the walls, a lovely wood floor, dropped white
- [Bardea Food & Drink, Wilmington, DE., 4/5/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/05/16/bardea-food-drink-wilmington-de-4-5-24/) - Bardea Food and Drink was opened over 5 years ago by Scott Stein and Chef Antimo DiMeo in the historic section of downtown. It has an Italian base but the menu is all over the place. The large place was not to be confused with the Bardea Steak next door or the new concept
- [Kozy Korner, Wilmington, DE., 4/5/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/05/14/kozy-korner-wilmington-de-4-5-24/) - Kozy Korner was opened in 1922 by John Vouras who passed it on to his son Nicholas in 1964. He ran the business for 20 more years and then the building it was in was torn down to make way for a high-rise hotel. In 1992 Nicholas restarted the business with his son John
- [La Fia Bistro, Wilmington, DE., 4/4/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/05/12/la-fia-bistro-wilmington-de-4-4-24/) - La Fia was in the historic area of downtown in a corner building. Owned by Bryan and Andrea Sikora, it opened in 2013 with Bryan as chef. You enter into the area that has some goods for sale and you can look into the long kitchen. The main dining room seats around 35 people with
- [Angelo's Luncheonette, Wilmington, DE., 4/4/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/05/10/angelos-luncheonette-wilmington-de-4-4-24/) - Angelo's Luncheonette was started by the Muzzi family in 1967. August Muzzi, who started there at age 17 still works the grill at the old-school luncheonette that is in a 1894 building. He doesn't like change and not much has changed at this cute cozy place. His son, daugther and son-in-law all work in
- [Snuff Mill Restaurant, Butchery & Wine Bar, Wilmington, 4/3/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/05/08/snuff-mill-restaurant-butchery-wine-bar-wilmington-4-3-24/) - Snuff Mill Restaurant, opened in July 2021, was a small place tucked into a large U-shaped shopping center. They advertised themselves as "farm-to-table" and they did reference where each of the meats were locally sourced. Butchering was done on-site and a counter at the entrance did have items for sale. Many other ingredients are
- [Charcoal Pit, Wilmington, DE., 4/3/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/05/06/charcoal-pit-wilmington-de-4-3-24/) - Charcoal Pit has been serving burgers and ice cream creations since 1956. It has long been a favorite of President Joe Biden, according to Food and Wine magazine and was listed in a Road Food book by Michael Stern as a place to find mid-century Americana. Opening with just 4 tables it was so successful
- [The Dogwood at Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN, 3/24/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/05/03/the-dogwood-at-blackberry-farm-walland-tn-3-24-24/) - The day you check out you still get breakfast if you want, as check out is not till noon. They also offered to let us come for lunch or pack one to go which we declined. However, when picking up our car they had 2 box lunches for us. I failed to photograph the contents
- [The Barn at Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN, 3/23/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/05/01/the-barn-at-blackberry-farm-walland-tn-3-23-24/) - This evening we didn't have to wait in the bar and again were seated in the windowed room, not in the main barn. It was brighter and quieter but more sterile. It was a chilly night so we had the car pick us up and drop us at The Barn. They alert the driver when
- [The Dogwood at Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN, 3/23/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/04/29/the-dogwood-at-blackberry-farm-walland-tn-3-23-24/) - The Dogwood Restaurant was in the Main House at Blackberry Farm. On the 4200 acres are livestock, crops, fishing area and on and on. It's always fun to see the animals grazing but the crops were pretty dormant yet. The cooler temperatures moved all of the people indoors for eating today vs. yesterday. The staff
- [The Barn at Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN, 3/22/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/04/27/the-barn-at-blackberry-farm-walland-tn-3-22-24/) - Do be aware that Blackberry Mountain is owned by the same company but a different location and dining at The Barn is only for people staying the the Farm. The Barn was a large place with lowered lighting. There was a reception/check-in room where they take your coats and take you to the bar
- [The Dogwood at Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN, 3/22/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/04/25/the-dogwood-at-blackberry-farm-walland-tn-3-22-24/) - When you stay at Blackberry Farm 3 meals a day are included in your room charge. Dinner can be at The Barn with reservations otherwise meals are served at The Dogwood restaurant in the Main House. Room service or carry out meals are also available for a fee. At the Dogwood you just show up
- [The Barn at Blackberry Farm, Walland, TN, 3/21/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/04/23/the-barn-at-blackberry-farm-walland-tn-3-21-24/) - Blackberry Farm covers 4200 acres in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, in Tennessee. For over 80 years it has been the resort offering "decadent cuisine and pleasurable pastimes." When Florida and Dave Lasier discovered the setting for their dream home, she snagged her stocking on a blackberry bush and thus the name of
- [McRae's American Bistro & Cocktails, Dallas, 3/12/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/04/21/mcraes-american-bistro-cocktails-dallas-3-12-24/) - Mike McRae opened McRae's American Bistro in August 2023 in his hometown of Dallas. He has been in the hospitality business for 50 years and he wanted to create a welcoming place for folks to dine, drink and relax and he found the perfect spot close to where he grew up. Inside you'll find a
- [Bidlabu Bistro, Frankfurt, 3/11/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/04/18/bidlabu-bistro-frankfurt-3-11-24/) - Bidlabu Bistro was in the middle of downtown hidden down a back alley. It's a fairly small place packed with small wooden tables. When weather permits there is patio dining. They offer only a tasting menu with meat or vegetarian and optional wine pairings. There are 2 seatings and you are told when you make
- [Restaurant Sonnora, Dreis, Germany, 3/10/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/04/16/restaurant-sonnora-dreis-germany-3-10-24/) - Waldhotel Sonnora opened in 1978 under Chef Helmut Thieltges who achieved 3 Michelin stars for the restaurant. Clemens Rambichler joined the kitchen in 2011 and worked for years with Thieltges as sous chef. When Thieltges died in 2017 it was a natural progression for Magdalena and Clemens Rambichler to take over and now
- [Restaurant Vendôme in Schloss Bensberg, Bergisch Gladbach, Germany, 3/9/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/04/14/restaurant-vendome-in-schloss-bensberg-bergisch-gladbach-germany-3-9-24/) - Restaurant Vendôme is a 2 star Michelin restaurant under the direction of Joachim Wissler in the Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg since 2000. This grand castle hotel is very close to the city of Cologne. Chef Wissler received his first star one year after opening and the second one in 2002. It had a 3 stars
- [Victor's Fine Dining by Christian Bau, Perl-Nennig, Germany, 3/7/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/04/10/victors-fine-dining-by-christian-bau-perl-nennig-germany-3-7-24/) - Victor's Fine Dining has had Chef Christian Bau in charge of the kitchen since 1998, when it was called Victor's Gourmet Restaurant Schloss Berg. It was awarded a Michelin star that first year and 7 years later he became Germany's youngest 3-Michelin star chef. Bau studied French cuisine but after trips to Asia combined in
- [Schanz, Piesport, Germany, 3/6/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/04/08/schanz-piesport-germany-3-6-24/) - Schanz Restaurant received a 3 Michelin star rating in 2022. Chef Thomas Schanz opened his restaurant next to the hotel owned by his parents in 2011. He received his first star in one year and the second in 2015. Chef Schanz previously worked in other 3-star restaurants before opening his place in this small town.
- [Sabine's Manufaktur and Kochschule, Piesport, Germany, 3/6/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/04/06/sabines-manufaktur-and-kochschule-piesport-germany-3-6-24/) - Sabine's Manufaktur and Kochschule was a small place with one table for about 8. She is a self-taught cook who decided she wanted to explore vegetarian and vegan cooking. She now runs a school but also offers lunch. There is no real menu just what she has cooked that day and English is limited. The
- [Ikoyi, London, 1/26/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/03/13/ikoyi-london-1-26-24/) - Ikoyi combines spices of the sub-Saharan West Africa and British beef, fish and produce. The very modern dining room has about 9 round tables and one separate party room for up to 6 guests. Overhead are metal blinds that curve down the side of the room opposite the open kitchen. The rich woods and soft
- [The Quality Chop House, London, 1/25/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/03/11/the-quality-chop-house-london-1-25-24/) - The Quality Chop House celebrated 150 years in 2019 and now also have a butcher shop next door. Long been a 'meaty' restaurant they have worked to make the menu contemporary while using the best suppliers in the British Isles they can find. The room you enter has the famous booths with their straight backs
- [Bouchon Racine, London, 1/24/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/03/05/bouchon-racine-london-1-24-24/) - Bouchon Racine is the restaurant above the Three Compasses pub and was inspired to be a French-style bistro. It's a small place that offers menus created by Henry Harris with seasonal daily offerings. Opening about a year ago it got Harris back into cooking after his restaurant 'Racine' closed in 2015, It serves
- [Baroo, Los Angeles, 2/6/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/03/21/baroo-los-angeles-2-6-24/) - Baroo, which opened in Sept 2023, was the result of a collaboration between Chef Kwang Uh and his wife Mina Park. The pair had previous small places starting in 2018 and after much evolution opened this concept featuring a Korean fusion. Presently they serve only one tasting menu but hope to offer vegetarian options in
- [Green Point Seafood & Oyster Bar, Dallas, 2/26/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/04/03/green-point-seafood-oyster-bar-dallas-2-26-24/) - Green Point Seafood and Oyster Bar opened in the fall of 2023. It was named for a South African beachside neighborhood with familial ties to owners, brothers Greg and Nik Katz. Greg was also the force behind Beverley's in Dallas. Nik had most recently been the general manager of food and beverage at the Adolphus
- [Delta Diner (update), Delta, WI., 2/17/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/04/01/delta-diner-update-delta-wi-2-17-24/) - The Delta Diner has been visited by Frankie several times and today she found some new items on the menu to try. Our last visit was about burgers and before that, the Tap Shack but today was the main Diner where they serve breakfast and lunch all day. Owner Todd Bucher was back at the
- [Hayato, Los Angeles, 2/8/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/03/29/hayato-los-angeles-2-8-24/) - Hayato is the Japanese restaurant of Chef Brandon Hayato Go, where 7 lucky diners are served at a counter 5 nights a week. The Kaiseki meal of seafood and vegetables was served by Chef himself with a couple of helpers. The light wood counter faces the cooking area which has a number of options
- [John O'Groats Restaurant, Los Angeles, 2/8/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/03/27/john-ogroats-restaurant-los-angeles-2-8-24/) - John O'Groats Restaurant was opened in 1982 by Angelica and Robert Jacoby, with he as cook and she as waitress for a 20-seat counter place. They served only breakfast and lunch so they could still have dinner at home with their 2 sons. After 2 years they moved to a different location while son Paul
- [Kato Restaurant, Los Angeles, 2/7/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/03/25/kato-restaurant-los-angeles-2-7-24/) - Kato offered only a tasting menu focused on seasonality and innovation in the main dining room and a collection of classic dishes in the Bar Tasting Menu. Chef Jon Yao, who won Food and Wine's Best New Chef in 2018, was at the helm. His Taiwanese menu earned a one Michelin Star rating at the
- [République, Los Angeles, 2/7/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/03/23/republique-los-angeles-2-7-24/) - République was in a historic building that dates to 1929 and built by Charlie Chaplin. Later it became La Brea Bakery and Campanile Restaurant. République is owned by Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke who have tried to build on this history and offer a casual cafe, bar and a formal dining area in the rear.
- [Bistro Daisy, New Orleans, 12/20/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/02/14/bistro-daisy-new-orleans-12-20-23/) - Bistro Daisy was in Uptown and named for the daughter of owners Anton and Diane Schulte. It opened in the summer of 2007 and features fresh, seasonal and local ingredients in American bistro style. Housed in a little yellow house inside you'll find white cloth-covered tables spread over a couple of rooms, lowered lighting, music
- [Andrew Edmunds, London, 1/27/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/03/19/andrew-edmunds-london-1-27-24/) - Andrew Edmunds Restaurant was established in 1985 in 'old Soho.' In an 18th century townhouse they offer a relaxed seasonal menu for lunch and dinner. Unfortunately in 2022 art dealer and restaurateur Andrew Edmunds passed away at the age of 79 after a short illness. The restaurant had developed a following of journalists and bohemians
- [Da Terra, London, 1/27/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/03/17/da-terra-london-1-27-24/) - Da Terra means of the Earth and is a sleek modern restaurant under Chef Rafael Cagali in the Town Hall Hotel building in Bethnal Green. Two rooms have large round tables covered with elasticated tablecloths with art on the walls. Music was in the background, sound panels are on the ceiling and a finishing kitchen
- [A. Wong, London, 1/25/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/03/09/a-wong-london-1-25-24/) - A. Wong, short for Andrew Wong, is named for the chef/anthropologist. With a 2 Michelin star rating, they serve dim sum at lunch Wed. - Sat and "Taste of China" dinner Tues. - Sat. According to their website, it is the first and only Chinese restaurant outside of Asia with 2 stars. The place is
- [Evelyn's Table, London, 1/24/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/03/07/evelyns-table-london-1-24-24/) - Evelyn's Table is in the former beer cellar (or basement) of a 3 story building. The street level is the Blue Posts pub and the top level is a wine bar with snacks. Evelyn's does 2 seatings for a tasting menu every night but Sunday and you have priority seating, with reservation, at the wine
- [The French House, London, 1/23/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/03/03/the-french-house-london-1-23-24/) - The French House was a restaurant on the second level above the pub with the same name. It has a long history dating to 1891 when it was opened as "York Minster" and has always been popular with artists and writers, like Francis Bacon and Dylan Thomas, to name a couple. In 1984 the name
- [Noble Rot, London, 1/22/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/02/28/noble-rot-london-1-22-24/) - Noble Rot was a restaurant by the people behind the wine magazine of the same name. There are 3 different locations all serving slightly different food. We went to the one in Soho which serves modern European food and wines and opened in 2020. We were on the first floor but there is a second
- [Kiln, London, 1/22/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/02/26/kiln-london-1-22-24/) - Kiln was a medium size place serving spicy Thai dishes cooked over coals. As you enter there was a long counter, the first part of it faces the bar and the second part looks at the cooking area. Downstairs were additional tables and the bathrooms. If you go with 2 or fewer people, sit at
- [Brass Ram (update), Dallas, 1/13/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/02/23/brass-ram-update-dallas-1-13-24/) - We visited Brass Ram in Dec. 2022 after they'd just opened. Since then they've resolved many of the issues I had with the place. First and foremost the noise level was much better and the valet parkers knew the way into the building. Small things, but it sets a tone. There were several specials off
- [Irma's Place, Clear Lake, WI., 1/3/24](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/02/21/irmas-place-clear-lake-wi-1-3-24/) - Irma's Place opened in Oct. 2023. The owners are two sisters, Stacy and Sasha Rondeau who named the place after their grandmother Irma. They serve breakfast and lunch Tues through Sunday. The day we were there, several groups were eating together at the medium-sized place. Exposed duct work, wood walls, high ceilings,
- [Zasu, New Orleans, 12/21/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/02/18/zasu-new-orleans-12-21-23/) - Zasu is the creation of chef/owner Sue Zemanick, who knew early on that she wanted to be a chef. After graduating at the top of her class for the Culinary Institute of America in NY she moved to New Orleans and in 2005 was named Executive Chef at Gautreau's where she won the Best Chef
- [Galatoire's Restaurant (Update), New Orleans, 12/21/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/02/16/galatoires-restaurant-update-new-orleans-12-21-23/) - Galatoire's has been a regular stop for us on trips to New Orleans. Earlier this year as well as 2021 and many others if you search this site. The holidays are a particularly fun time to go as people get dressed up and really get into the party atmosphere. It get very noisy and service
- [Parkway Bakery and Tavern, New Orleans, 12/20/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/02/12/parkway-bakery-and-tavern-new-orleans-12-20-23/) - Parkway Bakery and Tavern opened over 100 years ago and became a part of the 'poor boy' sandwich movement. There was a strike of streetcar drivers and motormen in the 1920s and The Martin Brothers Coffee Stand and Restaurant developed a sandwich of french fries topped with a little beef gravy on French bread. The
- [Clancy's (update), New Orleans, 12/19/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/02/10/clancys-update-new-orleans-12-19-23/) - We were last at Clancy's in 2021 and before that in 2017, if you want to compare, but know it remains a favorite spot of ours. On this trip we had to sit in the room behind the bar probably due to all the holiday reservations. We always ask for the downstairs main dining room,
- [Dooky Chase's Restaurant, New Orleans, 12/19/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/02/08/dooky-chases-restaurant-new-orleans-12-19-23/) - Dooky Chase opened as a restaurant in 1941 and before that, it was a sandwich and lottery ticket store. Founded by Emily and Dooky Chase Sr, whose pictures are in the entry room, it remains family-owned and run. Their son Edgar became a musician and activist for the civil rights movement and helped organize and
- [Counter-, Charlotte, NC., 12/14/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/02/06/counter-charlotte-nc-12-14-23/) - Counter- was a "full sensory experience featuring themed tasting menus" created by Chef/Owner Sam Hart. He used music, flavor and presentation to tell a story about the theme, which was 'Time' the night we were there. The Time theme worked to present an experience of the stages of aging. The tasting menu also offers wine
- [Haberdish, Charlotte, NC., 12/14/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/02/04/haberdish-charlotte-nc-12-14-23/) - Haberdish was a southern kitchen with a craft cocktail bar. The name was a combination of haberdashery with dish meant to bring the "mill town's history to life through food." The owners, Jeff Tonidandel and wife Jamie Brown own several other restaurants in town. It was a large place with an equally spacious covered
- [Gideon Ridge Inn (second night), Blowing Rock, 12/13/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/02/02/gideon-ridge-inn-second-night-blowing-rock-12-13-23/) - On our second night at Gideon Ridge we were seated in a more interior room where we had much better light. We also found out that it was not frowned on to just order two courses for each person. Our server the second night had worked there longer and seemed to be much more
- [Sunrise Grill, Boone, NC, 12/13/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/01/31/sunrise-grill-boone-nc-12-13-23/) - Sunrise Grill was in the same building as the office for Sunrise Mountain mini golf. It's a family owned and run breakfast and lunch spot. You enter the large building and find the coffee bar and some of the larger tables as well as benches for waiting. Through a door was the dining room made
- [Gideon Ridge Inn, Blowing Rock, NC, 12/12/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/01/29/gideon-ridge-inn-blowing-rock-nc-12-12-23/) - The Gideon Ridge Restaurant was in the inn of the same name in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. The inn has about 10 rooms which have priority in getting restaurant reservations. The menu changes with the season and a couple courses changed over the 2 nights we were there. It took 2 (1939-1941) years to construct
- [Webb Custom Kitchen, Gastonia, NC, 12/12/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/01/27/webb-custom-kitchen-gastonia-nc-12-12-23/) - Webb Custom Kitchen was in the space previously occupied by the Webb Movie Theatre. Opening in 2016 after a year of renovation, it's a large space with the second story still intact and movies still playing above the open kitchen. Decorations are old projectors and movie equipment as well as walls covered with names of
- [Geosmine, Paris, 12/2/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/01/25/geosmine-paris-12-2-23/) - Geosmine Restaurant was in a small townhouse and designed by Chef Maxime Bouttier. The name comes from a chemical compound that gives the characteristic smell to freshly plowed earth. It was a 2-story place with American music playing in the background. We were lucky to get a first floor table (the bathroom is on that
- [Restaurant FIEF, Paris, 12/1/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/01/21/restaurant-fief-paris-12-1-23/) - FIEF was a small place with 8 seats at the counter where you get only the 10 course tasting menu. The other 30 other places are 4-course menus. The name stands for "Made Here In France". There was no printed menu and the promised email menu never arrived. In 2022 they received a one Michelin
- [MoSuke Restaurant, Paris, 12/1/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/01/19/mosuke-restaurant-paris-12-1-23/) - MoSuke served a cuisine that combines west and central African dishes with French and Japanese twists. Chef Mory Sacko won France's first Michelin star for African cuisine at just 28 years of age. That was 2 years ago and since then he has competed on France's Top Chef TV cooking show during the Covid lockdown.
- [Restaurant Pantagruel, Paris, 11/30/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/01/17/restaurant-pantagruel-paris-11-30-23/) - Pantagruel was named for a gluttonous giant and Chef Jason Gouzy tries to honor gastronomy at his restaurant which received one Michelin Star after just 8 months of being open. Opening in 2020 the menu was done in chapters, each with 3 parts. That is, with each course or chapter the ingredients are presented in
- [Restaurant Jacques Faussat, Paris, 11/30/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/01/15/restaurant-jacques-faussat-paris-11-30-23/) - Jacques Faussat was a small place on a quiet street with white tablecloths, American music in the background, fresh flowers, art on the walls, exposed bricks and decorative wood walls. Chef Jacques Faussat who received one Michelin star in 2004 was originally from Gers. He started the restaurant in 2002 and called it La Braisiére.
- [Restaurant Pétrelle, Paris, 11/29/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/01/13/restaurant-petrelle-paris-11-29-23/) - Pétrelle was a small place that was open for dinner Wed to Sun and lunch on Sat and Sun. They serve only a tasting menu designed by Chef Lucie Boursier-Mougenot that reflects the seasons and her partner Sommelier Luca Danti runs the front of the house. The night we were there an additional course was
- [Mallory Gabsi, Paris, 11/28/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/01/11/mallory-gabsi-paris-11-28-23/) - Mallory Gabsi was the restaurant of a semi-finalist in French TV's Top Chef 2020, Belgian Chef Mallory Gabsi. The very small place was furnished with small marble top tables, stuffed chairs, with music in the background, lots of beautiful light polished wood and mirrors on the wall to make it bigger. The entry room had
- [Happy New Year!](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/12/30/happy-new-year/) - Thanks to all the readers and subscribers of this blog! Wordpress tells me that there have been 90,352 views of posts in 2023 and I added 175 new posts. We've had a good year and look forward to sharing more with you in 2024. Hope all have had and continue to have a safe and
- [Restaurant Granite, Paris, 11/29/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/01/09/restaurant-granite-paris-11-29-23/) - Granite was in the space where Daniel Rose's Spring Restaurant used to be. Two years ago Chef Tom Meyer started Granite which highlights local French products. Meyer is only 30 years old but already has earned one Michelin Star for this restaurant. On the street level was the open kitchen and some 2-top tables.
- [Perception Gastronomic Restaurant, Paris, 11/28/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/01/07/perception-gastronomic-restaurant-paris-11-28-23/) - Perception Restaurant has been in business for about 2 years. It was the result of a collaboration of Chef Sukwon Yong and Barnabé Lahaye to bring a fusion of the cuisine of Korea (where the chef is from) with French gastronomy. It was a small long place with lowered lighting but spots that helped
- [Origines Restaurant, Paris, 11/27/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/01/03/origines-restaurant-paris-11-27-23/) - Origines Restaurant was opened four years ago by Chef Julien Boscus, who earned a Michelin star as chef of Les Climats and now tries to highlight seasonal and local ingredients at his own place. Chef did come out to visit with his guests at the end of the service. His menu offers a la carte
- [Parcelles, Paris, 11/27/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2024/01/01/parcelles-paris-11-27-23/) - Parcelles was a little place serving traditional dishes that were well done. The older building held small white cloth-covered tables surrounded by stone walls, a terrazzo floor, a gold ceiling and lowered lighting supplemented by window light at lunch. Great placement of several big mirrors made it feel bigger and wine bottles were used as
- [Western Cafe, Bozeman, 10/26/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/12/13/western-cafe-bozeman-10-26-23/) - The Western Cafe specializes in American home cooking, serving breakfast and lunch. It is in a building that dates to the 1870s and the place feels like it's been there a while. There's most always a line to wait for seating when you enter. A long counter with classic swivel stools is one side of
- [Red Brick Cafe, Barronett, WI., 11/11/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/12/29/red-brick-cafe-barronett-wi-11-11-23/) - This small place was right on the highway in an old building that has been pleasantly updated inside. Owner Deb Lehmann has had it 16 years and took it on after having her fill of low-pay-for-too-much work factory jobs. She had no restaurant experience but it sure doesn't show now. The cozy spot was decorated
- [Bobbie's Airway Grill, Dallas, 11/9/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/12/26/bobbies-airway-grill-dallas-11-9-23/) - Bobbie's Airway Grill opened last summer in a Preston Hollow shopping center where a huge compounding pharmacy had been for years. The name combined the owner Robert Quick's mother's name (Bobbie) with part of the pharmacy (Airway) and 'grill' for the kitchen. The large space is quite modern and sleek with a large open
- [Harbor House Restaurant, Elk, CA., 11/2/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/12/23/harbor-house-restaurant-elk-ca-11-2-23/) - Harbor House Restaurant is a favorite of ours, if you haven't guessed due to the frequency of its write-ups. It's a bit of an effort to get to but with a direct flight from Dallas to Santa Rosa, CA airport (named for Charles Schultz and decorated with Peanuts characters), then pick up a rental car
- [Mexican Restaurant, Point Arena, CA., 11/2/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/12/21/mexican-restaurant-point-arena-ca-11-2-23/) - Mexican Restaurant offers authentic Mexican food with many parts house made. It was a small place with half dozen tables and doing a healthy take out business They serve no alcoholic beverages and charge an extra fee to pay with a credit card. Service was efficient and friendly. If you find yourself in the Mendocino
- [Izakaya Gama, Point Arena, CA., 11/1/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/12/19/izakaya-gama-point-arena-ca-11-1-23/) - Gama calls itself a coastal Izakaya, which is a type of Japanese pub where small plates are served with alcoholic beverages. They have a large sake list as well as beer. The good sized space was divided into two rooms by a short light wood divider. One side has the bar seating and the other
- [The Steak House at Circus Circus, Las Vegas, 10/27/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/12/16/the-steak-house-at-circus-circus-las-vegas-10-27-23/) - Circus Circus was a huge casino not on the main strip and The Steak House was inside. The feel was of a classic steakhouse - dark wood, lowered lighting, meat aging room on display, mesquite charcoal broiler in the center of the room, Frank Sinatra music in the background, red leather upholstery, low ceiling, and
- [Campione Roman Kitchen, Livingston, MT, 10/25/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/12/11/campione-roman-kitchen-livingston-mt-10-25-23/) - Campione was a small place that resulted from the partnership of Joshua Adams, Jeffrey Galli and Anthony Sferra and opened in August 2020. It's in an historic building that was first used to house a mercantile business - groceries and clothing. Later it was filled with a variety of eateries. The space is small with
- [Los Pinos, Livingston, MT, 10/25/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/12/09/los-pinos-livingston-mt-10-25-23/) - Los Pinos is operated by Cristian Ramirez and his nephew Brian. It's pretty non-descript and right next to a casino in an old Travel Lodge building, so you might easily pass it by. Inside it's a medium-sized place with booths, large tables, a long bar, music in the background and windows to the outside
- [Feast Raw Bar & Bistro, Bozeman, 10/24/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/12/07/feast-raw-bar-bistro-bozeman-10-24-23/) - Feast Raw Bar and Bistro was the result of a collaboration of longtime chef/restauranteurs Steve Kuntz and Caroline Doern. Unfortunately Caroline is no longer on the team but Executive Chef Nikki Dupre does a very fine job. They stress using local ingredients and produce, meat and fish that are harvested in a sustainable manner. The
- [Fink's Delicatessen, Bozeman, 10/24/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/12/05/finks-delicatessen-bozeman-10-24-23/) - Fink's Delicatessen is a small place serving specialty sandwiches, soups and salads in addition to cured meats and cheeses sold by the pound. Located in an area that has residential and warehouse buildings, it is in the same building as Wild Crumb the artisan bakery that supplies its breads. Wild Crumb was opened by twin
- [J. W. Heist Steakhouse, Bozeman, 10/23/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/12/03/j-w-heist-steakhouse-bozeman-10-23-23/) - J. W. Heist Steakhouse was named for the great-grandfather of co-founder Brett Evje, who was a cattle rancher. The other co-founder, Michael Ochsner is a sommelier, who maintains the wine list. Opening Jan. 3, 2023, the place is all about wood fire cooking under Chef John Thayer. It was a fairly large classic steakhouse interior
- [Goldy's, Boise, 10/21/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/12/01/goldys-boise-10-21-23/) - Goldy's Breakfast Bistro opened in 1999 in downtown Boise. It offers made-to-order breakfast using as many local ingredients as possible and lots of options for customizing your order. With only 56 seats and taking no reservations, there is most always a line, but it moves quickly. We got there early and were seated immediately.
- [Amano, Caldwell, ID., 10/20/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/11/29/amano-caldwell-id-10-20-23/) - Amano is owned by Chef Salvador Alamilla who was inspired to cook from watching his mother. He started as a dishwasher and worked his way up to Executive Chef quickly and also spent time as house manager for several restaurants in Boise. In 2019 he opened Amano in downtown Caldwell, a 30 minute drive from
- [Ansots Basque Chorizos, Boise, 10/20/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/11/27/ansots-basque-chorizos-boise-10-20-23/) - Ansots was a medium-sized place set below street level. Owned and operated by Dan(husband), Tamara (wife), and Ellie (daughter) Ansotegui. Dan's maternal grandmother was a seamstress by trade but became very well known for her cooking at the Basque boarding house she ran. Famous folks like Ernest Hemingway and Bing Crosby were known to have
- [KIN, Boise, 10/19/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/11/25/kin-boise-10-19-23/) - KIN was a five course tasting with an optional beverage pairing or drinks from the full bar. Each menu runs about 5 weeks and is unique and changes with the seasons along with being designed to reflect the art on display. This season the art was by Esther Oppenheimer, another Boise resident. The communal seating
- [Via Triozzi, Dallas, 10/16/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/11/23/via-triozzi-dallas-10-16-23/) - Via Triozzi was opened a couple of months ago on lower Greenville by Chef Leigh Hutchinson. It's named for a street in the small town near Florence where she lived and got inspired by the food and culture. It helped that her grandmother added some Sicilian into her heritage and memories of all-day Sunday dinners
- [Cry Wolf, Dallas, 8/29/22 (Now Closed)](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/14/cry-wolf-dallas-8-29-22/) - Cry Wolf has been on this site many times, most recently from our July visit, but each time it's a little different and I wanted to share photos. (If you search my site you will find numerous write-ups with more info and photos). So this time with little commentary I've just got the menu
- [Cry Wolf Closed!](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/17/cry-wolf-closed/) - I've published a number of posts on Cry Wolf and was unabashedly fond of the place. The food and staff were first rate, but I regret to tell all that it closed for good yesterday! This was quite sudden and a real loss for Dallas dining. Wanted all to be updated as I recently posted
- [Louie's (update), Dallas, July- August 2023](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/12/louies-update-dallas-july-august-2023/) - Louie's has been written up here before but it was time for an update. It's one of our favorite spots, we probably go weekly. The ambiance is dark and friendly and the martinis are first rate. All the staff know us and that probably helps but the food is good, although there have been some
- [Grove Restaurant, Grand Rapids, 9/29/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/11/21/grove-restaurant-grand-rapids-9-29-23/) - Grove was a medium-sized place that offered a number of dining options. A Tasting for 2 ($125) included bread, 5 courses of your choosing and dessert and is available on Fri. and Sat, A Taste of Grove ($50) was 3 courses and available Tues thru Thursday, and the Grove Experience ($300) serves the table the
- [Schnitz Delicatessen, Grand Rapids, 9/29/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/11/19/schnitz-delicatessen-grand-rapids-9-29-23/) - Schnitz Deli seemed to be a local favorite with good sized portions and moderate prices. It's an old-school deli where you line up along the meat, cheese counter to place your order. They did a steady to go order business also. Lots of sandwich combos are in a numbered format but you can also order
- [Cafe Mamo, Grand Rapids, 9/28/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/11/17/cafe-mamo-grand-rapids-9-28-23/) - Cafe Mamo is a small place where the menu changes every week based on what they get from local farmers. The couple that opened it in July 2021 are Chef Michael Goessman and Sommelier Summer Knoop. On a corner lot, the building looks like a drive-through cleaners from the outside but inside is new and
- [Choo Choo Grill, Grand Rapids, 9/28/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/11/15/choo-choo-grill-grand-rapids-9-28-23/) - Choo Choo Grill is a family owned place that has been running for over 60 years and open 6 days a week for breakfast and lunch. Inside is a step back in time with 8-10 seats at the wrap-around counter and 2 booth-like tables. The cooking is on the griddle just in front of
- [Butcher's Union, Grand Rapids, MI., 9/27/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/11/13/butchers-union-grand-rapids-mi-9-27-23/) - Butcher's Union is a large gastropub that does not take reservations, it's strictly first come, first served. They do have an online waitlist that turns on when they are full. When you can add your name to it they will give you an approximate wait time and then text when your table is ready. They
- [Tony Packo's , Toledo, OH, 9/27/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/11/11/tony-packos-toledo-oh-9-27-23/) - Tony Packo's is a huge place that's been in business since 1932. Tony and his wife got a $100 loan during the Depression to open a sandwich shop where he created his signature "Hungarian Hot Dog." They gradually grew the shop to the size and fame of what it is today. Burt Reynolds was
- [Olive et Gourmando, Montreal, 9/23/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/11/09/olive-et-gourmando-montreal-9-23-23/) - Olive and Gourmando is open daily from 9 to 5 for dine in or take out. They are a bakery and a restaurant with breakfast available all day but lunch items only after 11. It's hugely popular with benches outside for waiting. Inside the medium sized place is a wood floor, exposed ducts, decorated
- [Le Mousso, Montreal, 9/22/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/11/07/le-mousso-montreal-9-22-23/) - Le Mousso is a 30-seat restaurant offering a tasting menu and optional pairings 3 nights a week. They dropped to #41 on the Canada's 100 Best List. Two backlit murals by Jean-Paul Mousseau decorate the room. He was not only a prominent Quebec artist but also the grandfather of the chef and founder Antonin Mousseau-Rivard.
- [Gia Wine and Grill, Montreal, 9/22/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/11/05/gia-wine-and-grill-montreal-9-22-23/) - Gia Vin and Grill opened in December and is known for their grilled meats, which unfortunately are only available at night. It's tucked away below the highway and in the shadow of the adjacent Home Depot. However, once you get inside you'll forget the location, except when you see the cars going by out the
- [Restaurant Mastard, Montreal, 9/21/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/11/03/restaurant-mastard-montreal-9-21-23/) - Mastard is owned and run by Chef Simon Mathys and his wife Viki Brisson-Sylvestre. They offer a 5-course tasting menu of local and seasonal items with an array of cocktails and natural wines. Opening in Jan. 2021, it feels like a neighborhood restaurant but can accommodate 54 people. They made #55 on the 100 Best
- [Monarque, Montreal, 9/21/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/11/01/monarque-montreal-9-21-23/) - Monarque was a large place in the business district and was really three restaurants in one. The front of the place had a more casual menu and feel and the back was modern and elegant with a set lunch menu. The long bar had 20 stools for lounge dining. Rock music was in the background,
- [Joe Beef, Montreal, 9/20/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/30/joe-beef-montreal-9-20-23/) - Joe Beef opened in 2005, named for Charles McKiernan, a tavern owner who died at 54 due to gluttony and generosity. Joe Beef offers a casual take on French fine dining in Montreal's Little Burgundy neighborhood. The menu changes daily depending on what is fresh and available but oysters seem to be ever-present as are
- [Toqué, Montreal, 9/20/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/28/toque-montreal-9-20-23/) - Toqué was #45 on the most recent list of the 100 Best of Canada. Owners Normand Laprise and Christine Lamarche emphasize the use of local products. It started in 1993 on a much smaller scale until in 2004 they moved it closer to Old Montreal and downtown. It is a tasteful place with an elegant
- [Mon Lapin Montreal, 9/19/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/26/mon-lapin-montreal-9-19-23/) - Mon Lapin was created by Marc-Olivier Frappier and Vanya Filipovic, a chef and sommelier husband and wife team. Joining the team were Jessica Québécois (chef), Alex Landry (sommelier) and Marc-Antoine Gélinas (front) to move the restaurant to #1 on Canada's 2023's 100 Best list. Opening in 2018 in the area called Little Italy, they present
- [Geronimo (update), Santa Fe, 9/15/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/24/geronimo-update-santa-fe-9-15-23/) - We last ate at Geronimo in 2019 and as usual, had a fine meal in this 1756 adobe home built by Geronimo Lopez. The menu doesn't change much here but you can expect an elegant atmosphere, lowered lighting, music in the background, art on the walls, white tableclothes, valet parking and friendly professional service. Everytime
- [The Shed, Santa Fe, 9/14/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/22/the-shed-santa-fe-9-14-23/) - The Shed is an institution in Santa Fe. Its sister restaurant La Choza (opened in 1983) is frequented more by locals whereas The Shed is on the main Square and has been there since 1953. There are nine rooms within and a patio on the outside. They are known for their blue corn options and
- [Trading Post Cafe, Taos, 9/14/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/20/trading-post-cafe-taos-9-14-23/) - The Trading Post Cafe was an eclectic cafe with a deli offering meats and cheeses by the pound as well as coolers selling produce and other supplies. There were several rooms with the main one having a long bar in front of the grill area. The aroma of cooking burgers greeted you when you walked
- [Sazón, Santa Fe, 9/13/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/18/sazon-santa-fe-9-13-23/) - Sazón was started by Chef Fernando Olea in 2015. He originally was from Mexico City and incorporates the indigenous and culinary traditions of Old Mexico into his fabulous foods. He started cooking in 1991 with a green chili cheeseburger at Bert's Burger Bowl. In 2022 he was the winner of James Beard Award for
- [Tomasita's, Santa Fe, 9/13/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/16/tomasitas-santa-fe-9-13-23/) - Tomasita's serves New Mexican food in Santa Fe as well as Albuquerque. Named for Tomasita Leyba, the original cook at the place and whose recipes are still served 40 years later. It started as a small café on Hickox Street in 1974 when Georgia Maryol took over the dying restaurant. Together they built a
- [Orchard Kitchen, Langley, WA., 8/17/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/09/22/orchard-kitchen-langley-wa-8-17-23/) - The Orchard Kitchen was the most farm-to-table place I've eaten. The summer dining tasting menu was served behind a barn, housing the kitchen, in between the planted fields that have served as farms since 1914. Chef Vincent Nattress and his wife Tyla own Ebb Tide produce, the farm that surrounded us and produces much of
- [Nook, Madison, 5/11/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/07/04/nook-madison-5-11-23/) - Nook is a tiny 12-seat tasting menu experience. It's what I continually search for - a relaxed, fun-filled evening filled with wonderful flavors and textures. The restaurant is family owned by Noah and Julie Przybylski and they cook and present the evenings's meal. Aided by some extra servers in the service, you can't help but
- [R Place Cafe, Cable, 8/30/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/10/r-place-cafe-cable-8-30-23/) - R Place Cafe is a small place on the highway in northern Wisconsin. They serve a variety of breakfast options till 1:00 and dinner on Wed and Friday from 4-6. They are closed on Monday and Tuesday. It's a small family-run place with mom cooking in the kitchen and daughter waiting tables. There's a
- [Harbor House Restaurant, Elk, CA., 8/24/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/08/harbor-house-restaurant-elk-ca-8-24-23/) - The restaurant at Harbor House has been on this site numerous times (3/23, 11/22, 3/22, 7/22, 7/21, 8/20) but I never get tired of taking photos and writing descriptions of the exquisite food produced in the 2- Michelin-star kitchen of Matthew Kammerer and his team. The Harbor House Inn is situated on a beautiful piece
- [Louie's, 6/16, 6/26 & 7/21, 2016, Dallas](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/07/26/louies-616-626-721-dallas/) - Louie's is a bar with a restaurant that almost seems more like a restaurant than a bar sometimes. It is often the site of post game parties and families, probably because it's known for its thin crust pizza. However, Louie's has a long history of being a good bar with fine bartenders that originally attracted
- [Elk Store, Elk, CA., 8/24/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/06/elk-store-elk-ca-8-24-23/) - The Elk Store is not just a deli but also a grocery and a general store, selling lots of specialty and locally made goods. The old building has a good selection of meats, cheeses and breads some ready made into sandwiches which they will heat for you. Filled with charm and a creaky old floor
- [Café Beaujolais, Mendocino, CA., 8/23/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/04/cafe-beaujolais-mendocino-ca-8-23-23/) - Café Beaujolais is a French style restaurant that opened in 1968 and garnered some fame when Chef Margaret Fox purchased it and started serving breakfast and lunch in 1977. Chef Christopher Kump came on in 1984 and started the dinner service. The Brickery was added in 1990 that sells wood-fired brick oven bread and later
- [Troubadour Bread and Bistro, Healdsburg, CA., 8/23/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/10/02/troubadour-bread-and-bistro-healdsburg-ca-8-23-23/) - Troubadour, in downtown Healdsburg, is owned by Single Thread veterans Melissa Yanc and Sean McGaughey who bring the quality that their past experience would lead one to expect at a tiny bakery/sandwich shop by day and a French inspired prix fixe menu at night. Founded in 2021, the place is getting lots of press
- [Inn at Langley Restaurant, Langley, WA., 8/19/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/09/30/inn-at-langley-restaurant-langley-wa-8-19-23/) - The restaurant at the Inn at Langley was one of the reasons we traveled to Whidbey Island, besides also wanting to escape the Texas heat. Chef Matt Costello started the restaurant in 1989 and now also is co-owner of the Inn. However his cooking duties have been passed to a fellow named Landon and the
- [Pickles Deli of Whidbey Island, Clinton, WA., 8/19/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/09/28/pickles-deli-of-whidbey-island-clinton-wa-8-19-23/) - Pickles Deli is in a strip shopping center and open every day from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., except Sunday. You can order in or call ahead and get your order to go. The space has a high ceiling and a variety of pickle decorations as well as souvenirs for sale. Lots of tables
- [Fitzgerald's (update), Eagle River, MI, 7/22/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/24/fitzgeralds-update-mohawk-mi-7-22-22/) - We visited The Fitzgerald in 2018 and much has changed at the Eagle River Inn where it is located. The dining room is the same but the menu seems smaller. They still have the whiskey bar but the 12 rooms have now become 6 and they are (you guessed it) twice as big and have
- [Fitzgerald's, "The Fitz" (update), Eagle River, MI., 7/31/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/09/06/fitzgeralds-the-fitz-update-eagle-river-mi-7-31-23/) - We were at the Fitzgerald about a year ago (as well as in 2019) but this time we stayed on the second level in the newly re-done large rooms. The view and sounds of Lake Superior are fabulous and with so many hot places, the cool breeze here was refreshing. The staff are super friendly
- [Savory Restaurant, Langley, WA., 8/18/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/09/26/savory-restaurant-langley-wa-8-18-23/) - Savory was opened in 2021 by Ron Rois and Stefen Bosworth. They serve a menu inspired by their family, friends and travel from Tuesday to Saturday 4 - 9pm. The restaurant takes no reservations but you can drop by or call ahead and they will give you a waiting list time estimate. From that they
- [Ikaika Bistro, Langley, WA., 8/18/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/09/24/ikaika-bistro-langley-wa-8-18-23/) - Ikaika Bistro was in the American Foreign Legion building when we visited but you're in luck because they'll be in a new location by the time you read this. Stephanie and Chris Balora own the place that serves Polynesian cuisine among other dishes. Opening in Sept. of 2022, Chris named the place Ikaika which means
- [Langley Kitchen, Langley, WA., 8/17/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/09/20/langley-kitchen-langley-wa-8-17-23/) - Owner Jim Goodall opened Langley Kitchen in November 2020 after running a restaurant in Seattle. He thought Langley needed more baked goods, especially cookies and set up shop there during the pandemic. He was ready for portable food with the inside having no tables just the kitchen and items for sale. You line up and
- [Ultra House, Langley, WA., 8/16/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/09/18/ultra-house-langley-wa-8-16-23/) - Ultra House opened in 2018 when the owners, Denis and Cheryl Zimmerman were ready for a lifestyle change and Denis wanted to honor his Japanese roots. Already living on Whidbey Island they thought the town was ready for a ramen shop. It's a tiny shop in Langley Village, where you can't park in
- [Saltwater Fish House and Oyster Bar, Langley, WA., 8/16/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/09/16/saltwater-fish-house-and-oyster-bar-langley-wa-8-16-23/) - Saltwater Fish House and Oyster Bar was opened in July 2017 by Jenn and Sieb Jurriaans, who also operate the nearby Prima Bistro restaurant. They try and source their seafood from Coupeville’s Penn Cove Shellfish except for the lobster which comes from Maine. It's a fairly small place and they take no reservations so people
- [Chez Noir, Carmel by the Sea, 8/12/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/09/14/chez-noir-carmel-by-the-sea-8-12-23/) - Chez Noir was the result of the husband and wife team collaboration of Jonny and Monique Black. He runs the kitchen and she manages the front of the house, both with lots of fine dining experience. The craftsman house that holds the 36-seat restaurant also houses the couple above it. Out front are enough
- [Stationæry , Carmel by the Sea, 8/12/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/09/12/stationaery-carmel-by-the-sea-8-12-23/) - Stationæry is a medium-sized (11 indoor tables) place operated by Anthony and Alissa Carnazzo. They offer brunch, dinner, coffee and wines in a casual setting. Also available are tables on the patio that opens to other stores and a couple stools at the tile counter. A bench seat lines the wall set with small wood
- [Dad's Luncheonette, Half Moon Bay, CA., 8/11/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/09/08/dads-luncheonette-half-moon-bay-ca-8-11-23/) - Dad's Luncheonette was in a historic train caboose on Highway 1, near a strip shopping center. It was a dream of Chef Scott Clark, who we met when he was Chef de cuisine at a 3-star Michelin restaurant, to open something small and casual that also serves great food. He wanted a lifestyle change
- [SAISON (update), San Francisco, 7/7/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/08/17/saison-update-san-francisco-7-7-23/) - SAISON had been a favorite restaurant of ours for years but had gradually drifted away from yummy so we haven't been back since 2016. The introduction of a new team lead by Chef Richard Lee sparked our curiosity and so we decided to re-visit and are so glad we did. They still stress open hearth
- [Saison, San Francisco, 3/12/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/04/05/saison-san-francisco-31216/) - A repeat visit to this medium sized place that only offers a tasting menu and has been one of our favorite spots in the U.S. Chef Josh Skenes was not in the kitchen for much of the night as he has been on previous visits but Sous Chef Scott is more than able to run things.
- [Parkview Lodge and Grill, Toilvola, MI., 7/30/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/09/04/parkview-lodge-and-grill-toilvola-mi-7-30-23/) - Parkview Lodge and Grilll is a large place in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The lodge has 16 rustic rooms ready to house those enjoying the snowmobile and ATV trails nearby. Attached is a large bar and restaurant open 11 to 9, seven days a week. It was opened in 2005 by two sisters and
- [The Ranch Supper Club (update), Hayward, WI., 7/29/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/09/02/the-ranch-supper-club-update-hayward-wi-7-29-23/) - We visited The Ranch Supper Club in 2022 and had a great time so decided to go again, but this time we didn't have a reservation. Not a good plan for a Saturday night. The wait wasn't as bad as they thought so it was only a half-hour - time for a martini and a
- [Yolk (update), Manzanita, OR., 7/14/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/08/28/yolk-update-manzanita-or-7-14-23/) - Yolk serves breakfast and lunch in Manzanita, on the coast of Oregon. We visited there about a year ago and had fond memories so we were looking forward to dining there and interestingly found out it had been sold in the last couple of days. The past owners were still there when we went, helping
- [Neah Kah Nie Bistro (update), Manzanita, OR., 7/13/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/08/26/neah-kah-nie-bistro-update-manzanita-or-7-13-23/) - We visited Neah Kah Nie Bistro last year and it was much better than this year's visit. They were really short-staffed, meaning one person working the floor and one in the kitchen so any walk-ins were turned away and service was tremendously slow. It's a small place with some outdoor seating, although the tarp over
- [Sam's Grill and Seafood Restaurant (update), San Francisco, 7/7/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/08/15/sams-grill-and-seafood-restaurant-update-san-francisco-7-7-23/) - Sam's Grill and Seafood Restaurant is the fifth oldest restaurant in the US. It was first listed here in 2015 but I didn't write up subsequent visits. They credit themselves for helping establish San Francisco as the culinary mecca it is today. They serve local seafood, simply prepared, alongside local vegetables. I thought of it
- [Acquerello (update), San Francisco, 7/6/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/08/13/acquerello-update-san-francisco-7-6-23/) - We last visited Acquerello in 2018 and you can read that one here. It is in Nob Hill in a building that had housed many businesses but the main was a chapel which you can recognize by the high peaked ceiling. For 3 decades they have offered Italian-inspired cuisine and have been recognized with 2
- [Tadich Grill (update), San Francisco, 7/6/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/08/11/tadich-grill-update-san-francisco-7-6-23/) - Tadich Grill was reviewed here back in 2015, but we visited many times after that and I didn't write it up. But with the pandemic, it's been at least 4 years since we were there. It was old school and consistent quality, meaning little changes, but downtown San Francisco has changed with a lot
- [Pacific Roots Coffee and Mini Donuts, Nehalem, 7/13/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/08/24/pacific-roots-coffee-and-mini-donuts-nehalem-7-13-23/) - Pacific Roots Coffee and Mini Donuts is a food truck off the main street in Nehalem. It is by the water in the same clearing as the Riverside Fish and Chips Truck, both of which we tried last year. The signature mini donuts are made fresh, on the spot when you order them and come
- [Wanda's Cafe & Bakery, Nehalem, OR., 7/13/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/08/22/wandas-cafe-bakery-nehalem-or-7-13-23/) - Wanda's Cafe and Bakery is family owned and operated where you can dine in or grab something to go. It's a small to medium-sized place with additional seating outdoors. They do not take reservations, so expect to have a wait, but while we waited for breakfast they had coffee available. Parking is limited on site
- [Offshore Grill and Coffee House, Manzanita, OR., 7/12/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/08/20/offshore-grill-and-coffee-house-manzanita-or-7-12-23/) - Offshore Grill and Coffee House is open for lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday and tries to showcase local foods. The Coffee Shop is open all day on those days. They moved from nearby Rockaway to Manzanita during the pandemic when they added the coffee house. It's a medium-sized place with art for sale on
- [Louie's on the Lake, Cumberland, WI., 6/21/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/08/05/louies-on-the-lake-cumberland-wi-6-21-23/) - Louie's on the Lake was the byproduct of Doris and Louis Muench Sr. moving to Cumberland from Chicago, where he had been a meat cutter. In 1970 they opened Louie's Finer Meats and from that came the opportunity for family dining featuring Louie's meats. It's a small place with booths on the sides of the
- [Shokunin, Calgary, 6/17/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/08/02/shokunin-calgary-6-17-23/) - Shokunin is a 50-seat Japanese Izakaya-style (informal place for drinking and snacks) restaurant serving charred yakitori and other small shared plates. On the 100 Best Restaurants of Canada, they ranked at #82. They have a seasonal menu for the room as well as a full bar and lots of bottles of sake. There are
- [Hankki, Banff, 6/16/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/07/31/hankki-banff-6-16-23/) - Hankki means one meal in Korean and this meal is modeled after Korean street food. They sell bowls or cupbop, and Korean hot dogs on a stick. The bowls are a stir-fry of different ingredients. Cheap, quick and filling options which are a novelty in the tourist-laden Banff. All the bowls contain Veggie Mandu which
- [River Cafe, Calgary, 6/15/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/07/29/river-cafe-calgary-6-15-23/) - River Cafe dates back to 1991 when it started as a full-service café on Calgary's Prince Island for the summer only. In 1995 they enclosed the space and began operating year-round. The desire was to create a restaurant space that would blend into the Bow River setting and they ranked at #22 on the 2023
- [Meat & Bread, Calgary, 6/15/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/07/27/meat-bread-calgary-6-15-23/) - Meat and Bread started in Vancouver and now has a number of locations in Canada but this one is in the old grain exchange building and opened in 2017. Stylishly designed and decorated they make everything themselves. They prided themselves on the simplicity of their products - offer just a few things but use the
- [D.O.P., Calgary, 6/14/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/07/25/d-o-p-calgary-6-14-23/) - D.O.P. is a small place that merited the number 23 spot on the 2023 list of Canada's 100 Best Restaurants. In the next few months, around Sept. they are moving a couple blocks away to the Grain Exchange Building because their current building is being demolished. This will allow them to have a bigger kitchen
- [Silver Dragon Restaurant, Calgary, 6/14/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/07/23/silver-dragon-restaurant-calgary-6-14-23/) - The Silver Dragon Restaurant is located in the heart of Chinatown in Calgary. They offer over 200 Chinese dishes as well as brunch dim sum cart service daily (till 2:30). It's a fairly large place on the second floor of the building that has been successful enough to now have a second location in Banff.
- [Major Tom, Calgary, 6/13/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/07/21/major-tom-calgary-6-13-23/) - Major Tom is a restaurant and bar on the 40th floor of Stephen Avenue Place in downtown Calgary. It is the only restaurant in Alberta to be ranked in the top 20 of Canada's 100 Best Restaurants for 2023, claiming #13. Opening in the summer of 2021 it offers spectacular views of downtown (and further
- [The DeBruce (tasting), Livingston Manor, 6/3/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/07/18/the-debruce-tasting-livingston-manor-6-3-23/) - The current owners have run the place for 6 years and offer 6 "seasons" of menu to span the year. We were there for the 'Stream' season which features the many trout in the area. We were fortunate to get the same wonderful server both nights and he really made the meal enjoyable. Knowledge and
- [The DeBruce (breakfast), Livingston Manor, 6/2 &3/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/07/16/the-debruce-breakfast-livingston-manor-6-2-3-23/) - When you stay at the DeBruce breakfast is included the next morning. The sun-filled dining room opened at 9:00am and the menu changed slightly the 2 days we were there. We tried some of the same things and new items the second day. The menu says you are allowed to pick two items per person
- [The DeBruce (a la carte), Livingston Manor, 6/2/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/07/14/the-debruce-a-la-carte-livingston-manor-6-2-23/) - The DeBruce Lodge and Restaurant, built in the 1880s, sits on a ledge overlooking the Willowemoc Vally and river in Catskill Park. There are 12 rooms whose stay includes dinner and breakfast, as well as access to many fishing spots. On Friday the menu is 'a la carte' and Saturday is the tasting menu (which
- [Garvan's Gastropub, New Paltz, NY, 5/31/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/07/08/garvans-gastropub-new-paltz-ny-5-31-23/) - Garvan's was opened 6 years ago by Garvan and Leonie McCloskey to bring a bit of Ireland to New Paltz, NY. It is located in an historic home that was built in 1759. The restaurant is spread over 5 spacious rooms in the building that have carpet and lots of windows to the outside. With
- [The Smoke Joint, Livingston Manor, NY., 6/2/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/07/12/the-smoke-joint-livingston-manor-ny-6-2-23/) - The Smoke Joint moved to the Catskills from downtown Brooklyn. The chef/owners Ben Grossman and Craig Samuel have won accolades for their culinary ventures. The tiny place is on the banks of the Willowemoc River and they are open from spring to fall. Here they offer a variety of sandwiches, barbecue by the pound, fried
- [The Bocuse Restaurant, Hyde Park, NY, 6/1/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/07/10/the-bocuse-restaurant-hyde-park-ny-6-1-23/) - The Bocuse Restaurant is the French restaurant in the Culinary Institute of America. Named aptly for Paul Bocuse, it is staffed by students at the CIA who learn modern cooking techniques to bring diners classic French cuisine. It's in a large room at one end of a main building that has a parking garage next
- [Hugo's Restaurant, Portland, ME., 11/30/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/02/21/hugos-restaurant-portland-me-11-30-19/) - Hugo's opened in 1988 and had a major rennovation in 2012. There are booths along a brick wall, a couple tables by the windows to the street and lots of seats at a curved counter that wraps around the open kitchen. The lights are quite low (spots highlight each table and the bar) with lots
- [Eventide Oyster Co., Portland, ME., 11/30/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/02/23/eventide-oyster-co-portland-me-11-30-19/) - Eventide Oyster Co. is a large place and was super busy even in the late afternoon. There were a couple rooms, one more with tables and the other with a large bar with stools, window counter seating and a couple tables. There was art on the walls, lots of light (but also lots of windows
- [Donna's Restaurant, Corning, NY, 9/22/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/10/30/donnas-restaurant-corning-ny-9-22-22/) - Donna's Restaurant is a small place in the old downtown of Corning. Inside you'll find a fabulous display of Corning Pyrex through the ages and colors mixed in with cat objects, which is owner Donna Robbins' other passion. They are open Monday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch with daily specials posted on their Facebook
- [Acadia House Provisions, Stonington, ME., 8/29/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/10/23/acadia-house-provisions-stonington-me-8-29-21/) - Acadia House Provisions is on one floor of a house overlooking the bay in Stonington, Maine. Ryan McCaskey from Chicago opened it in 2019 as a spin off of a Michelin starred restaurant there. It opened in the site formerly occupied by Aragosta, which moved to Goose Cove. Outside there is a large deck overlooking
- [Nick's Family Restaurant, Spooner, WI, 5/17/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/07/06/nicks-family-restaurant-spooner-wi-5-17-23/) - Nick's Family Restaurant is a large place, with seats for 120, and famous for its 'pizzaburger.' It has been in business for over 50 years and with it being locally owned and family run by the Tyler family since 1979. Windows to the street are on many sides with booths next to them. In the
- [The Workingman's Friend, Indianapolis, 4/20/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/05/26/the-workingmans-friend-indianapolis-24-20-23/) - The Workingman's Friend is said to be the "best blue-collar burger place in town." Founded around 1918 by Louis Stamatkin, an immigrant from Macedonia, who was helped by his fellow Macedonian immigrants to open the place. He served lunch to local railroad workers and other factory workers and called his place Belmont Lunch. Beer and
- [Alimentari Deli, Madison, 5/11/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/07/02/alimentari-deli-madison-5-11-23/) - Alimentari is basically Italian for food/groceries. This deli is in an 1,800 square foot former laundromat space and sells fresh pasta, sauces, freshly cut meats and cheeses as well as sandwiches and other dry goods. The sandwiches are made to order and there is no place to eat in the store. They also had a
- [L'Etoile Restaurant, Madison, 5/10/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/06/30/letoile-restaurant-madison-5-10-23/) - L'Etoile Restaurant was opened by Odessa Piper in 1976. She was an early supporter of the sustainable food or farm-to-table movement. In 2005 she sold the restaurant to her Chef de cuisine, Tory Miller and his sister Traci. They continued the tradition of supporting local farmers and expanded to open a bakery and a casual
- [The Plaza Tavern & Grill, Madison, 5/10/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/06/28/the-plaza-tavern-grill-madison-5-10-23/) - The Plaza Tavern and Grill is the home of the "world-famous Plazaburger." The burger is dressed with a Plaza sauce which is a secret recipe from 1964. The Plazaburger is ordered separately from a regular burger but they also offer a number of other food choices. Inside is a long bar that runs
- [Paul's Pel'meni, Madison, 5/10/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/06/26/pauls-pelmeni-madison-5-10-23/) - Paul's Pel'meni is a small place near the UW campus serving Russian style dumplings. The owner, Paul Schwoerer, once lived in Alaska and found that Russian cuisine was good for colder climates. While there he learned to make these dumplings from a man who wanted to move back to Russia. Now he and his wife
- [The Harvey House, Madison, 5/9/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/06/24/the-harvey-house-madison-5-9-23/) - The Harvey House is a modern take on a supper club and train travel, located in an historic train depot. The old Baggage Claim House and a train car next door make up the interior spaces. Opened by Shaina and Joe Papach, he runs the kitchen and she provides the design and business development portion.
- [Oakcrest Tavern, Madison, 5/9/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/06/22/oakcrest-tavern-madison-5-9-23/) - The Oakcrest Tavern opened in the 1950s and it's famous for its burger made from "steak trimmings" but they offer a number of things on their menu, including a fish fry on Fridays. It's a casual place with the bar counter filling half of its space. The cooking area is inside the bar area and
- [Di Anoia's Eatery, Pittsburgh, 5/4/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/06/20/di-anoias-eatery-pittsburgh-5-4-23/) - Di Anoia's is an Italian restaurant run by Chef/Owner Dave Anoia from Lebanon, PA. that opened in 2016 in the Strip District with his wife, Aimee DiAndrea (get how they came up with the name?). They accept reservations 6 weeks in advance but do have a waiting list that actually works. The bar and patio
- [Groceria Merante, Pittsburgh, 5/4/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/06/18/groceria-merante-pittsburgh-5-4-23/) - Groceria Merante is an Italian grocery store selling supplies and sandwiches. It started in the late 1950s and moved to its present location in 1979. The family had seven children and some of them still take part in this family run business. We were on our way to visit Falling Water, the Frank Lloyd
- [Altius, Pittsburgh, 5/3/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/06/16/altius-pittsburgh-5-3-23/) - Altius was a combination of fine dining and spectacular views. Located next to the top spot for the Mt. Washington Incline, the 2-story restaurant makes the most of its views with windows on three sides and 2 levels on each floor, so everybody can look around. The comfy seats have adequate-sized tables on carpet with
- [Primanti Bros., Pittsburgh, 5/3/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/06/14/primanti-bros-pittsburgh-5-3-23/) - Primanti Bros. started in 1933 during the Great Depression. Joe Primanti had a sandwich cart that was successful enough to turn into a storefront feeding shift workers and truck drivers. Their signature is potato fries on the sandwich. The story is that someone came to the restaurant during the winter with a load of potatoes.
- [Eleven Contemporary Kitchen, Pittsburgh, 5/2/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/06/12/eleven-contemporary-kitchen-pittsburgh-5-2-23/) - Eleven was in a renovated warehouse beside the rail lines and served a seasonal menu with an accompanying large wine list. Opening in 2004 it was named because it was the 11th restaurant opened by the big Burrito Restaurant Group and it has been a launching spot for many of the best Pittsburgh chefs. It's
- [Frank's Deli, Louisville, 4/1/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/05/02/franks-deli-louisville-4-1-23/) - Frank's Deli also sells meat and produce. They offer a selection of made-from-scratch food choices, with sandwiches made while you wait. Frank has been in business over 40 years. His background was in butchering so he started the store with meat and produce in the late 70s. The corner building offers an array of produce,
- [St. Elmo Steak House, Indianapolis, 4/21/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/06/01/st-elmo-steak-house-indianapolis-4-21-23/) - St. Elmo Steak House has been a landmark in Indianapolis since 1902 when it opened. It is the oldest steakhouse in the city that's in its original location. The place is huge, covering several floors with lots of different rooms and private dining options. It was founded by Joe Stahr and named for the patron
- [Lindey's, Columbus, 4/27/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/06/10/lindeys-columbus-4-27-23/) - Lindey's is owned by Sue Doody who opened it in 1981 in the German Village neighborhood. Now two of her sons are involved and both have found careers in the restaurant industry. It's a huge place serving American cuisine in a white tablecloth setting. There are several dining rooms as well as private dining
- [Katalina's, Columbus, 4/27/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/06/08/katalinas-columbus-4-27-23/) - Katalina's is "The Little Cafe with Lots of Local Goodness." Housed in a 100-year old gas station it is covered in grafitti art and serves breakfast, lunch and brunch. The small corner building has a couple inside tables and some stools at a counter but most of the seating is outside on the pet-friendly
- [The Refectory Restaurant, Columbus, 4/26/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/06/06/the-refectory-restaurant-columbus-4-26-23/) - The Refectory has a long storied past with buildings from the 1840s and 1850s which were combined to make it. The current dining area is in the 1853 church that was sided with walnut and served as the main building for a church, which unfortunately was only 75 yards away from some noisy railroad tracks.
- [Wario's Beef and Pork, Columbus, 4/26/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/06/04/warios-beef-and-pork-columbus-4-26-23/) - Wario's Beef and Pork was created by Chef Stephan Madias, who wanted to bring a chef-driven sandwich shop to Columbus. He wanted customers to feel like family and to serve them quality food that is responsibly sourced and made from scratch. Their signature semolina roll is baked and delivered to the shop daily from Matija
- [Bluebeard, Indianapolis, 4/21/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/05/30/bluebeard-indianapolis-4-21-23/) - Bluebeard is an amazing farm to table restaurant open for lunch and dinner. They have a full bar as well as lots of wine. It started as a European-style bakery, as one was not in Indianapolis in 2010. Tom Battista found a 1924 factory building in an historic Italian neighborhood in downtown and started Amelia's
- [Vida, Indianapolis, 4/20/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/05/28/vida-indianapolis-4-20-23/) - Vida offers innovative cuisine using locally sourced ingredients, when possible. It's a large building with a bar on one side and the dining room on the other. The bar offers more casual dining and is in the original part of the building. They offer a 6-course Chef's tasting menu (optional wine pairings available) or
- [Coat Check Coffee, Indianapolis, 4/20/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/05/24/coat-check-coffee-indianapolis-4-20-23/) - Coat Check Coffee is open daily in the historic Athenaeum building. They offer pastries and bialy sandwiches in addition to coffee beverages. There are tables in the lobby next to the counter as well as by the first-floor entrance. They are located in what was the coat check area of the old theater. It
- [Oakley's Bistro, Indianapolis, 4/19/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/05/22/oakleys-bistro-indianapolis-4-19-23/) - Oakley's Bistro was started in 2002 and continues to be run by Chef Steven Oakley today. His dream was to create "an affordable, everyday destination where every meal is a special occasion." He started cooking at 16 years of age and has gathered experience from many restaurants and other chefs. Now he and his restaurant
- [Goose the Market, Indianapolis, 4/19/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/05/20/goose-the-market-indianapolis-4-19-23/) - Goose the Market offers a daily selection of sandwiches, soups and small plates as well as a deli counter with meats, cheeses, breads, gelato, specialty foods and beer/wine. The market and butcher shop are all about the love of good food and the people who produce it. Housed in a corner building, there are a
- [The Mercury, Dallas, 4/12/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/05/18/the-mercury-dallas-4-12-23/) - In 1998 the award-winning Chef Chris Ward joined the M Crowd Restaurant Group as Executive Chef of The Mercury. Ward had garnered many honors including "Rising Star Chef" by the James Beard House Foundation. Today he is still in the kitchen at this neighborhood staple and packing a crowd even in the middle of the
- [Longoven, Richmond, 4/8/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/05/16/longoven-richmond-4-8-23/) - Longoven offers a seasonal 10-13 course tasting menu highlighting local products. Owned by a trio of chefs - Andrew Manning, Patrick Phelan and Megan Fitzroy Phelan - it opened about 5 years ago. The trio united after varying careers to do a series of pop-up dinners for 4 years starting in 2014. They didn't start
- [Garnett's Cafe, Richmond, 4/8/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/05/14/garnetts-cafe-richmond-4-8-23/) - Garnett's Cafe is a small neighborhood sandwich/salad shop on the lower floor of a 1908 corner building. Parking is on the street and seating is limited. There are several small tables in addition to seats at the L-shaped counter. Art and other objects decorate the walls. Wine and beer are available and there was a
- [L'Opossum, Richmond, 4/7/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/05/12/lopossum-richmond-4-7-23/) - L'Opossum offers a quirky take on traditional French cuisine in a very eclectic interior, masterminded by Chef/Owner David Shannon. Opening in 2015 it immediately won the Elby (Richmond-region award) Dining award for Best New Restaurant and in 2017 won the Chef of the Year and Restaurant of the Year. You can see why it also
- [Stella's, Richmond, 4/7/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/05/10/stellas-richmond-4-7-23/) - Stella's serves rustic and modern Greek cuisine. Stella was born in 1942 and emigrated to the U.S. as part of an arranged marriage. Her husband opened an American classic cafe in 1956 and she joined him working there in the 1960s bringing in Greek dishes. In 1983 she opened a restaurant bearing her name a
- [Lemaire Restaurant, Richmond, 4/6/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/05/08/lemaire-restaurant-richmond-4-6-23/) - Lemaire is the fine dining restaurant in the historic Jefferson Hotel. It is named for President Thomas Jefferson's maitre d’ Etienne Lemaire who is credited with introducing cooking with wine to America. The menu changes seasonally and is under Chef Patrick Willis, a Virginia native, since 2009 when the place underwent a major renovation. The hotel
- [Perly's Restaurant & Delicatessen, Richmond, 4/6/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/05/06/perlys-restaurant-delicatessen-richmond-4-6-23/) - Perly's is a Jewish Restaurant and Delicatessen serving "traditional Jewish cuisine with a twist." In the heart of downtown, they are open Wed. to Sun. from 9:00 am till 3:00 pm. The place originally opened in 1961 and has had 3 owners with the current ones taking over in 2014 and adding the twist. It's
- [Buck's Restaurant and Bar, Louisville, 4/1/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/05/04/bucks-restaurant-and-bar-louisville-4-1-23/) - Buck's Restaurant is in the heart of Old Louisville in the historic Mayflower building. Established in 1992 they wanted to create a "moon garden" and filled the restaurant and bar with white flowers against the dark green walls. The continental menu is served on artfully mismatched china and nightly live piano music adds to the
- [610 Magnolia, Louisville, 3/31/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/04/30/610-magnolia-louisville-3-31-23/) - 610 Magnolia was in a 125-year-old carriage house in Old Louisville - the creation of Chef Edward Lee. In 2003 he wanted a modern take on the Southern Table and so offers a 5-course tasting menu with 2 options on 4 of the courses. Wine pairings are available as well as a full bar. Since
- [J. Graham's Cafe, Louisville, 3/31/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/04/28/j-grahams-cafe-louisville-3-31-23/) - J. Graham's Cafe is in the Brown Hotel in downtown Louisville. One of several restaurants in the hotel they are the 'light and airy' one. They are famous for the "Hot Brown" which was invented there in 1926 and has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, NBC's Today Show and
- [Jack Fry's, Louisville, 3/30/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/04/26/jack-frys-louisville-3-30-23/) - Jack Fry's is celebrating 90 years in business. Jack and Flossie Fry opened in 1933 and the restaurant was mostly a sportsman hangout due to his love of horse racing and boxing. He closed the business in 1972 and then the space served Mexican food until it was re-established as Jack Fry's in 1982. Susan
- [Harbor House Restaurant (update), Elk, CA., 3/25/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/04/24/harbor-house-restaurant-update-elk-ca-3-25-23/) - One of the aspects of Harbor House Restaurant that I haven't written much about is its status as a sustainable site. In 2020 they received a Michelin Green Star for their efforts in recycling and local sourcing. Nothing is wasted. For example, they make their candles from recycled fryer oil and beeswax, they repurpose wine
- [Gualala Seafood Shack, Gualala, CA., 3/25/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/04/22/gualala-seafood-shack-gualala-ca-3-25-23/) - Gualala Seafood Shack is a small place with shared picnic-style tables inside and tables on the outside patio. Located in a one-story shopping center, you order at the counter from the menu hanging above but there are also signs about specials hanging on the window as you walk in. After you order and pay,
- [Harbor House Restaurant (update), Elk, CA., 3/24/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/04/20/harbor-house-restaurant-update-elk-ca-3-24-23/) - Harbor House Restaurant has been written up on this site numerous times and they continue to excel even with the weather challenges California has faced. The most recent rains and wind did real damage to their ranch and all the growing produce but, other than less vegetables on the menu the food there just gets better
- [Chez Fonfon, Birmingham, 3/17/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/04/16/chez-fonfon-birmingham-3-17-23/) - Chez Fonfon was a casual French bistro that opened in 2000. It is under the helm of Chef Frank Stitt but the night we were there it was his wife Pardis Stitt who was on site. (She also is a co-owner of Highlands Bar and Grill). The large place was crowded and busy with a
- [Ranelli's Deli & Cafe, Birmingham, 3/17/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/04/14/ranellis-deli-cafe-birmingham-3-17-23/) - Ranelli's Deli has been on the southside of Birmingham serving sandwiches, salads and pastas since 1971. It is family owned and operated and has live music some nights. The place was a former gas station so there is parking on 2 sides. Inside you approach the counter and make your order from the sign above
- [Bottega Restaurant, Birmingham, 3/16/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/04/12/bottega-restaurant-birmingham-3-16-23/) - Bottega is open for dinner Wed through Sat and now reservations can be made 4 weeks in advance, online and by phone. The formal dining room opened in 1988 in the historic Beaux-Art building. A Café opened next door 2 years later which offers more casual dining. The building originally was an upscale clothing store and
- [Johnny's Restaurant, Birmingham, 3/16/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/04/10/johnnys-restaurant-birmingham-3-16-23/) - Johnny's Restaurant is a blend of Greek and Southern styles of cooking. Chef Timothy Hontzas has Greek heritage, naming the restaurant after his grandfather Johnny who also cooked. Opening in 2012 this place offers a "meat and three" style with Greek specialties as well as traditional dishes like meatloaf. It is located on the
- [Helen, Birmingham, 3/15/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/04/08/helen-birmingham-3-15-23/) - Helen is a contemporary Southern grill under the helm of Chef Rob McDaniel and his wife Emily. Helen was Rob's grandmother who cooked on an indoor grill. The large restaurant is in downtown Birmingham in a 2-story 1920s shotgun-style building. Opening in the summer of 2020 they serve diners downstairs with upstairs having private party
- [The Essential, Birmingham, 3/15/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/04/06/the-essential-birmingham-3-15-23/) - The Essential is a medium-sized bar and cafe in an historic part of downtown Birmingham that serves contemporary American food. They serve dinner, brunch on weekends and lunch, which is what we had there. They have seating inside at tables and at a long bar or tables on a patio, which did have heaters. Along
- [Pettigru Place Bed & Breakfast, Greenville, March 2022](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/04/04/pettigru-place-bed-breakfast-greenville-march-2022/) - Pettigru Place Bed and Breakfast is in the historic district of downtown Greenville. The tree-lined street is mostly businesses and other B & Bs in the older large homes. The Federal-style home has 6 guest rooms that come with breakfast every day. They alternate between sweet and savory days but are 2 or 3 courses
- [Scoundrel Gvl, Greenville, SC., 3/11/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/04/02/scoundrel-gvl-greenville-sc-3-11-23/) - Scoundrel was opened in October of 2022 by Greenville native Joe Cash. He wanted to create a French bistro like he'd find in NYC or LA. It's a good-sized place that's divided in half by curtains, with the bar and its seating on one side and a long bench seat facing small tables on the
- [Hall's Chophouse, Greenville, SC., 3/11/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/03/31/halls-chophouse-greenville-sc-3-11-23/) - Hall's Chophouse was started by the Hall family in 2009 in Charleston. They now have 5 locations in this area of the country with Nashville set as the next to open. They bill themselves as serving the finest steaks money can buy, offering an extensive wine list and serving hearty family-style sides all with great
- [The Anchorage, Greenville, South Carolina, 3/10/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/03/29/the-anchorage-greenville-south-carolina-3-10-23/) - The Anchorage was a small place in the Village of West Greenville serving an eclectic menu. Partnered with Horseshoe Farms the restaurant brings the farm-to-table concept to life by having a variety of vegetable dishes on the menu. Executive Chef/Owner Gregory McPhee opened the restaurant in early 2017 and the place was a semi-finalist for
- [Comal 864, Greenville, SC., 3/9/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/03/27/comal-864-greenville-sc-3-9-23/) - Comal 864 is the creation of Brownsville, Texas native Dayna Lee Márquez, who wanted to bring South Texas food to this region. It started in July 2019 as a pop-up operation and in Nov. 2022 opened a storefront operation that also offers catering. Chef Márquez was nominated in 2023 for a James Beard Best Chef
- [Coral, Greenville, SC., 3/8/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/03/25/coral-greenville-sc-3-8-23/) - Coral was a large place in the West End district of downtown. It's basically divided into 2 rooms, one bar and one dining. The kitchen is under the helm of Joshua Dill and Addison Stone, both South Carolina natives but it is owned by 3 friends who all were born elsewhere and ended up in
- [Riverstreet Family Restaurant, Spooner, WI., 2/22/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/03/22/riverstreet-family-restaurant-spooner-wi-2-22-23/) - Riverstreet Family Restaurant is a fairly large place divided into 2 rooms by a partial wall. The good-sized tables are mostly in one room with the other having the bar facing the service area and opening to the kitchen, Plenty of parking surrounds the building and music from the kitchen radio bleeds into the dining
- [Meridian, Dallas, 2/16/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/03/20/meridian-dallas-2-16-23/) - Meridian brings modern Brazilian cuisine to Dallas as prepared by Chef Junior Borges. Opening in 2021, the restaurant celebrates chef's Brazilian roots in a lively and beautiful setting surrounded by apartments, offices and small businesses. There is valet parking available but there are lots of places if you're willing to walk. You enter
- [FIG (update), Charleston, 2/9/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/03/17/fig-update-charleston-2-9-23/) - FIG opened in 2003 and this was our third visit, the last being in March 2017. More plants are growing on the sign over the front door but you still enter into the bar area and then proceed to the big dining room. The lights were lowered, white cloths covered the large tables, the ceiling
- [Chez Nous (second visit), Charleston, 2/9/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/03/15/chez-nous-second-visit-charleston-2-9-23/) - We were excited to return to Chez Nous but slightly dismayed to not see Chef Jill Mathias in the kitchen. This visit we got to sit downstairs and enjoy the jazz music that plays in the background. There is a second fireplace at the base of the stairs to the upper level and the tables
- [Wild Common, Charleston, 2/8/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/03/13/wild-common-charleston-2-8-23/) - Wild Common promises "bold and inventive cuisine" in several dining spaces. We chose the Chef's Counter but there is also the indoor dining room or private courtyard. The space is large and also accommodates a couple of event spaces, neither of which were in use nor was Chef Orlando Pagán in the kitchen. You enter
- [Chez Nous, Charleston, 2/8/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/03/11/chez-nous-charleston-2-8-23/) - Chez Nous is a small place in an 1835 2-story home. Around 9 years ago Chef Jill Mathias started serving the cuisine of southern France, northern Italy and northern Spain for lunch and dinner 6 days a week. She serves the same menu of 2 appetizers, 2 entreés and 2 desserts both times of day
- [Chasing Sage, Charleston, 2/7/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/03/09/chasing-sage-charleston-2-7-23/) - Chasing Sage is a medium-sized place that tries to focus on locally grown produce and locally sourced meat and seafood. They were scheduled to open in March 2020 but due to the pandemic instead sponsored a series of pop-up take-out meals. They officially opened for dinner in June 2021. The Chef, Walter Edward is
- [Circa 1886, Charleston, 2/7 & 10/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/03/07/circa-1886-charleston-2-7-10-23/) - Circa 1886 is the restaurant in the carriage house of the historic Wentworth Mansion. Guests of the mansion are entitled to one entrée of their choosing for breakfast, however they also serve dinner. We were scheduled to have dinner there but let it go when an opening became available at another place we wanted to
- [The Obstinate Daughter, Sullivans Island, SC., 2/7/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/03/05/the-obstinate-daughter-sullivans-island-sc-2-7-23/) - The Obstinate Daughter is named for the American victory in the Battle of Sullivan's Island in 1776, where a British cartoonist illustrated the defenders of Charleston as "Miss Carolina Sulivan, one of the obstinate daughters of America". Their website describes the place as a 'Lowcountry Food Fort." They have a wood-fired pizza oven as well
- [Ariete, Coconut Grove, 1/26/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/02/28/ariete-coconut-grove-1-26-23/) - Ariete was created by Chef/Owner Michael Beltran to combine his Cuban heritage with French technique. It was awarded one Michelin Star in 2022. They offer 2 tasting menus with optional wine pairing or an a la carte menu. It's a small place with very low lighting, small tables and a patio. A bar counter is
- [Joe's Stone Crab, Miami Beach, 1/26/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/02/26/joes-stone-crab-miami-beach-1-26-23/) - Joe's Stone Crab was opened as a lunch counter in 1913, before Miami Beach was a city, by Joe Weiss. He moved south from New York due to his asthma and found he could breathe easier in Miami Beach. It started as a lunch stand and by 1918 he and his wife bought a
- [Stubborn Seed, Miami Beach, 1/25/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/02/24/stubborn-seed-miami-beach-1-25-23/) - Stubborn Seed has Bravo's Top Chef Season 13's winner Chef Jeremy Ford in charge of the kitchen. It's a medium-sized place that serves only a tasting menu in the main dining room and various snacks at the bar. It was very lowly lit, which made photos difficult, had music in the background, got fairly noisy
- [El Rey de las Fritas, Miami, 1/25/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/02/22/el-rey-de-las-fritas-miami-1-25-23/) - La Rey de las Fritas has been serving Cuban food in Miami for 40 years. They originated and are known for "La original Frita Cubana" - a Cuban-style burger they invented. It is a ground beef patty with sautéed onions that is topped with a mound of shoestring fried potatoes on a fluffy Cuban roll.
- [Boia De, Miami, 1/24/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/02/20/boia-de-miami-1-24-23/) - Boia De is a small restaurant in a strip shopping center with closely set small tables and a long bar inside. There is a patio also. In the new Michelin Guide for Florida they were awarded one star. Lights are lowered, windows look out to the patio, the open high ceiling has exposed ductwork and
- [La Sandwicherie, Miami Beach, 1/24/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/02/18/la-sandwicherie-miami-beach-1-24-23/) - La Sandwicherie was started in 1988 to bring simple sandwiches at a good price point to Miami Beach. Since then they have expanded to include several Florida cities. The sandwiches are on crisp white or wheat baguettes or soft croissants and all have the signature dressing vinaigrette on the side. All include veggie toppings of
- [Cry Wolf (update), Dallas, 2/4/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/02/15/cry-wolf-update-dallas-2-4-23/) - It's been several months since Frankie officially visited Cry Wolf but she always enjoys her time in this place. Chef Ross Demers was back to finishing out the plates before being served while others enjoyed some vacation time. Since we were sitting at the Chef's Counter this was a plus. The place was really hopping
- [Sushi By Scratch, Montecito, 6/27/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/03/sushi-bar-montecito-6-27-22/) - Sushi By Scratch is part of the historic Montecito Inn and the concept of Chef Phillip Frankland Lee. It is the only Michelin-starred restaurant in the area and serves an Omakase 17 courses to 10 diners three times in the evening. It is part of the Scratch Restaurant group with different concepts in cities like Los
- [Quarter Acre, Dallas, 1/10/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/02/13/quarter-acre-dallas-1-10-23/) - Quarter Acre opened the last day of 2022 in the space that used to house Rapscallion on Greenville Ave. Their intent is to combine upscale dining with Chef Toby Archibald's New Zealand roots. Chef likes to use seafood, flavors of, and other meats from New Zealand and their wine list has some wines from there.
- [Vittoria 1938, Venice, 12/15/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/20/vittoria-1938-venice-12-15-22/) - Vittoria 1938 is a small family-run business. Giuseppe Rampazzo started it and named it after an amateur football team he had started. After his death his wife, daughter, and now granddaughter took over the establishment. It's located very near the train station and serves some nightly specials in addition to the regular menu. It was
- [Ristorante Wistèria, Venice, 12/16/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/24/ristorante-wisteria-venice-12-16-22/) - Wistèria was started 4 years ago by Andrea Martin and Max Rossetti, business partners and friends since the 90s. Named for the wisteria that grows around the patio area, the restaurant focuses on products sourced from the Venice water and lands as well as the Adriatic Sea, all with environmental sustainability in mind. The restaurant
- [Ristorante Al Covo (update), Venice, 12/17/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/26/ristorante-al-covo-update-venice-12-17-22/) - Al Covo has been written up on this blog numerous times but it's been several years and on this trip we went for lunch instead of dinner and sat in a different room. It's been in business since 1987 and is always a favorite stop when we are in town. Chef-owner Cesare Benelli and his
- [Dakar, New Orleans, 1/6/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/02/10/dakar-new-orleans-1-6-23/) - Dakar is a Sengalese tasting menu highlighting seafood from local waters and produce form Southern Louisiana farmers. Chef Serigne Mbaye presents a menu inspired by his childhood in Senegal, where his mother taught him to cook. He has garnered additional experience in kitchens at Atelier Crenn, Joel Robuchon and Commander's Palace, to name a few
- [Commander's Palace (update), New Orleans, 1/6/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/02/08/commanders-palace-update-new-orleans-1-6-23/) - Commander's Palace has been on this blog several times, but this time we were back for lunch. The menu is smaller and cheaper and they still off 25¢ martinis which come in several variations. No wonder they had a good crowd but it also turned out to be KingsDay, which is the start of Carnival
- [Saint-Germain Nola, New Orleans, 1/5/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/02/06/saint-germain-nola-new-orleans-1-5-23/) - Saint-Germain offers only a 10 course tasting menu that moves between the 2 rooms of the place. They wanted to recreate the feeling of eating at a chef's home and they certainly did that with their tiny dining room. First to find the place, look for the sign that says "Sugar Park" that marks
- [Saint John, New Orleans, 1/5/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/02/04/saint-john-new-orleans-1-5-23/) - Saint John is a large long space from Chef/Owner Eric Cook, who has worked at many fine restaurants in New Orleans. His first restaurant was Gris-Gris and this one opened in Oct. 2021. There are several rooms as well as a long bar for seating. Upstairs has balcony seating as well as rooms for rent
- [Lengua Madre,  New Orleans, 1/4/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/02/02/lengua-madre-new-orleans-1-4-23/) - Lengua Madre offers a 5 course tasting menu of traditional Mexican cuisine as seen through the eyes of Chef Ana Castro's grandmother's kitchen. This is now combined with her experiences from living in Denmark and now New Orleans. Open about one year, the menu changes seasonally at the small dark place. Outside there is a
- [Galatoire's Restaurant (update), New Orleans, 1/4/23](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/30/galatoires-restaurant-update-new-orleans-1-4-23/) - Galatoire's has been written up on this blog numerous times but on our most recent visit we tried a few different items so I thought I'd post pictures and some commentary. I had read that the food had gone downhill following Covid so I also wanted to re-visit. While everything was not spectacular, and some
- [Chat qui Rit, Venice, 12/17/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/28/chat-qui-rit-venice-12-17-22/) - Chat qui Rit opened in 2015 and is close to the Piazza San Marco. However, the logo is from the 1940s when it was a cocktail spot and after-dinner place with a luxury feel that was named Chat Qui Rit or "the laughing cat". Owner Giovanni Mozzatto decided to maintain the 1948 logo as the
- [Harbor House site](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/04/harbor-house-site/) - Wordpress couldn’t send the website information for the previous post and added some useless letters on the end. Try the one below. Sorry! www.theharborhouseinn.com
- [Harbor House Restaurant (update part 2), Elk, CA., 11/28/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/04/harbor-house-restaurant-update-part-2-elk-ca-11-28-22/) - Back for our second dinner and I can't believe this place just gets better and better. Check it out on
- [Al Conte Pescaor, Venice, 12/16/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/22/al-conte-pescaor-venice-12-16-22/) - Al Conte Pescaor serves classic Venetian food with a global wine cellar of more than 1800 bottles. They specialize in seafood from the lagoon, especially what is seasonal and have been in business 93 years, 32 of which have been at their current location. On a corner, their 2 rooms are in an 'L' shape
- [Dama, Venice, 12/14/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/18/dama-venice-12-14-22/) - Dama opened in Feb. 2022 in a hotel that opened in 2019. Both are lovely and elegant additions to the city. The restaurant has 3 long tables, placed end to end, made from boards recovered from the "briccole" (mooring posts) in the Lagoon. The table ends at the glassed-in kitchen. The walls have black wood
- [Estro - Vino e Cucina, Venice, 12/14/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/16/estro-vino-e-cucina-venice-12-14-22/) - Estro - Vino e Cucina was opened in 2014 by brothers Alberto and Dario Spezzamonte with the former leading the kitchen and Dario in the front of the house and wine program. It is a wine bar serving modern-style Venetian cuisine and Cicchetti. Of the 2 rooms in the place, the first is the bar
- [Gastrosteria Ai Mercanti, Venice, 12/13/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/14/gastrosteria-ai-mercanti-venice-12-13-22/) - Ai Mercanti is a family-run business with a large patio in addition to several indoor rooms. It was opened in 1980 by Chef Nadia Locatello and her husband Diego and moved to its present location in 1996. In 2013 their son Simone joined Diego out front and upped the decor as well as adding a
- [Osteria da Alberto, Venice, 12/13/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/12/osteria-da-alberto-venice-12-13-22/) - Osteria da Alberto has been around since the 1920s and serves homestyle Italian food. The small place has 2 rooms with some windows overlooking the canal beside it. The low ceiling is wood beamed with lots of pots hanging from it and also decorating the walls along with photos. The dark wood tables have dampened
- [Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine, Houston, 12/26/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/10/eugenes-gulf-coast-cuisine-houston-12-26-22/) - Eugene's Gulf Coast Cuisine is named for the owner's (Kyle Teas) father, Eugene. Kyle Teas was born and raised in Houston and grew up eating Texas Gulf seafood and wanted to acquaint more people with the cuisine and thus he opened Danton's Gulf Coast Seafood Kitchen in 2007. When the Mockingbird Bistro space became available
- [Brass Ram, Dallas, 12/23/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/08/brass-ram-dallas-12-23-22/) - Brass Ram is Chef Nick Badovinus' ninth and newest restaurant which opened in early November 2022 on the second floor above National Anthem on the edge of downtown. This place is all about prime rib and old-school steakhouse dining. There's leather, dim lighting, brass, exposed brick walls, cozy spacious booths, a large bar, vintage music
- [Don Chabe Steak, Dallas, 12/9/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/06/don-chabe-steak-dallas-12-9-22/) - Don Chabe opened in August of 2022 in the location that formerly had Mac's Bar-B-Que. It's primarily a Mexican steakhouse but they also have breakfast items and salads. Fronted by Oscar Rodriguez, the owners also have street taco and sandwich spots and thus some of that is also available. There are plenty of tables
- [Harbor House Restaurant (update), Elk, CA., 11/27/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2023/01/02/harbor-house-restaurant-update-elk-ca-11-27-22/) - Harbor House Restaurant has been on this site a number of times but this was our first winter visit. We were lucky to find an opening to stay at their lovely main house for 2 nights and also open reservations for dinners those evenings. This is when you know you should have bought a lottery
- [Diavola Pizzeria & Salumeria, Geyserville, CA., 11/27/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/31/diavola-pizzeria-salumeria-geyserville-ca-11-27-22/) - Diavola Pizzeria and Salumeria is in an historic building on the main street of Geyserville. They bill themselves as serving Califorian cuisine with an "Italian state of mine." Their regularly changing menu features locally sourced meats, fish and produce. Chef/Owner Dino Bugica spent 10 years in Italy learning local methods. They are open daily for
- [Vivian, Asheville, NC., 11/18/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/29/vivian-asheville-nc-11-18-22/) - Vivian is the creation of Chef Josiah and Shannon McGaughey who started it as a kitchen pop-up in 2015. Within a year they had their own food truck called Salt & Smoke but they still aspired to own an actual restaurant space. They did just that, opening Vivian in the River Arts District in January
- [Happy Holidays!](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/25/happy-holidays-2/) - Frankie and Helen wish all a Happy Holiday Season! Merry Christmas!
- [Epicure Restaurant and Bar, Dripping Springs, TX., 11/23/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/27/epicure-restaurant-and-bar-dripping-springs-tx-11-23-22/) - Epicure Market is a tiny spot in a most unlikely location, where you'd never expect to find fine food and wine at a good price point. Executive Chef Julio Llop turns out some fabulous foods to pair with the huge selection of wine put together by Wine Curator Jerry Gray. They call it global cuisine but
- [Southern Porch, Canton, NC., 11/18/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/23/southern-porch-canton-nc-11-18-22/) - Southern Porch is a family-run operation not too far from Asheville. The current couple that owns it started it with the wife's mother and stepfather, who had chef experience. The senior couple retired in March of 2019. The building was constructed as a house in 1876, before Canton was even a town. As the town
- [The Admiral, Asheville, NC., 11/17/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/21/the-admiral-asheville-nc-11-17-22/) - The Admiral opened in 2007 in a modest building that used to be a bar for cab drivers with a maritime theme - thus the name. It's a small interior with low ceiling, lowered lighting, vintage music in the background, bare blond-wood tables, and an open kitchen. There is a full bar with a few
- [Cúrate Bar de Tapas, Asheville, NC., 11/16/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/17/curate-bar-de-tapas-asheville-nc-11-16-22/) - Cúrate offers a collection of ways to enjoy Spanish tapas. Cúrate Bar de Tapas is a large restaurant that opened in 2011. (Other portions are shops, cafes, and to-go items.) The menu includes many staples of Spain's tapas culture as well as an all-Spanish wine list. There were 2 rooms and a patio that were
- [Chai Pani, Asheville, NC., 11/17/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/19/chai-pani-asheville-nc-11-17-22/) - Chai Pani translates to "tea and water" and is slang for going out for a quick bite. The restaurant features the street food of India as well as some comfort food you might be served in a home. Opening 13 years ago Chef/Owner Meherwan Irani and his wife wanted to offer an under-represented type of
- [Baby Bull, Asheville, NC., 11/16/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/15/baby-bull-asheville-nc-11-16-22/) - Baby Bull has 3 interior rooms, one with the order counter and a large outdoor patio. Once you order, you get a number to place on your table till they bring your food out. They are open Wed to Mon and have very friendly people working there along with really quick, cooked-to-order food. Baby Bull
- [Cry Wolf (update), Dallas, 11/12/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/13/cry-wolf-update-dallas-11-12-22/) - Cry Wolf is still turning out wonderful dishes to eat with a great selection of beverages. Frankie and I have become regulars there and this visit we sat up at the Chef's Counter. This is what they call the first 4 stools at the bar opposite the cooking area. It's a terrific view to watch
- [Kitchen Little at The Mystic River Marina, Mystic, CT., 11/7/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/11/kitchen-little-at-the-mystic-river-marina-mystic-ct-11-7-22/) - Kitchen Little is at the Mystic River Marina and serves breakfast all day except Tues. when they're closed. They also offer lunch options but close at 1:00 pm. It is a medium-sized indoor room, on the second level, with windows overlooking the marina and outdoor tables wrapping around the perimeter. They are very popular so
- [Via Emilia Mystic, Mystic, CT., 11/7/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/09/via-emilia-mystic-mystic-ct-11-7-22/) - Via Emilia is an Italian restaurant on the main street of Mystic. It has 2 stories and we got a table on the second level by the window looking out on the street. It was a nice view. Music was in the background for the small bare wood tables set with armless chairs. A bar
- [Captain Scott's Lobster Dock, New London, CT., 11/6/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/07/captain-scotts-lobster-dock-new-london-ct-11-6-22/) - Captain Scott's Lobster Dock started in 1996 between the AMTRAK line and Crocker's Boatyard. The location is a little hidden and your car map will not take you exactly there but drive around the harbor and you'll see all the parked cars. It's worth the hunt. You order at the window and pick up when
- [Oyster Club, Mystic, CT., 11/5/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/05/oyster-club-mystic-ct-11-5-22/) - Oyster Club is a farm-and-sea-to-table place that opened in 2011 and the night we were there Renee Touponce was Executive Chef. Chef has made connections with various farmers and fishermen to present these local items in creative combinations. Originally the building was a small carriage house in downtown Mystic and was renovated to become a
- [Claudia's Grinder Shop, Farmington, CT., 11/5/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/03/claudias-grinder-shop-farmington-ct-11-5-22/) - Claudia's Grinder Shop is a small house with five indoor tables and outdoor seating selling well-stuffed sandwiches, salads, and soups. Opening in 1997 it's on a reasonably busy road near other businesses. Inside is the order counter with the menu on a chalkboard above the prep area. They call your name when yours
- [The Shipwright's Daughter, Mystic, CT., 11/4/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/12/01/the-shipwrights-daughter-mystic-ct-11-4-22/) - The Shipwright's Daughter opened in 2020 in the Whaler's Inn in the heart of Mystic. Chef David Standridge changes the menu regularly to present highlights of the Connecticut coast. They also offer a tasting menu with optional wine pairings, but it must be reserved in advance. Wine Spectator magazine gave them an Award of Excellence
- [Fords Lobster/Haring's Marine, Noank, CT., 11/4/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/11/29/fords-lobster-harings-marine-noank-ct-11-4-22/) - Fords Lobster at Haring's Marine is in Noank, CT, next to Mystic. The Haring family started with a gas dock/bait and tackle store in the 1950s. Orion Ford took over the business in 1970 and added a retail lobster shack, which still runs today. He retired in 2005 when Kris and Kerrie took over but
- [Honey-Road, Burlington, 10/20/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/11/27/honey-road-burlington-10-20-22/) - Honey-Road is female owned and operated, serving Eastern Mediterranean food. Chef Cara Tobin has been a James Beard award finalist 4 times and teamed up with Allison Gibson to open Honey-Road in 2017 that is only open in the evening. (Recently the duo opened a brunch spot called Grey Jay.) The corner building is in
- [Hen of the Wood-Waterbury, VT, 10/19/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/11/25/hen-of-the-wood-waterbury-vt-10-19-22/) - Hen of the Wood opened in Waterbury in October 2005 in an old brick feed mill building that is no longer functional. Out back of the thick slate walls is the waterfall that once powered this business. Chef Eric Warnstedt opened the place to showcase Vermont grower's products. As you enter the old building you'll
- [Hero's Welcome General Store, North Hero, VT, 10/19/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/11/23/heros-welcome-general-store-north-hero-vt-10-19-22/) - Hero's Welcome General Store serves sandwiches on wonderful housemade rolls along with having a huge country store of Vermont products. Other buildings house the bakery and marina - where you can gas up or rent a canoe/kayak. The main building is over 100 years old and packed with items from wine, cooking supplies, toys, clothing
- [Wally's Place Bagel & Deli, South Hero, VT, 10/19/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/11/21/wallys-place-bagel-deli-south-hero-vt-10-19-22/) - Wally's Place was named for owner Matt Bartle's grandfather Wally Nieblin, who was a great supporter of the local food shelf/pantry. It was established to provide a healthy and delicious alternative to current breakfast and lunch restaurant trends. They bake their own breads and pastries and use locally sourced ingredients. They are located in a
- [Bistro de Margot, Burlington, 10/18/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/11/19/bistro-de-margot-burlington-10-18-22/) - Bistro de Margot is named for Chef Hervé Mahé's grandmother. He fondly remembers the aromas and flavors of her cooking, she being a foodie before it was fashionable. Chef had over 30 years of experience before he opened this, his own place in 2015. The 2 room place is decorated with black and white photos
- [Al's French Frys, Burlington, 10/18/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/11/17/als-french-frys-burlington-10-18-22/) - Al's French Frys was started in 1946 by Al and Genevieve Rusterholz and then purchased by brothers Bill and Lee Bissonette in 1983. They have made some additions but still serve the same great fries that made the place famous. Lee has now retired but Bill and his son continue with the business today. It
- [Handy's Lunch, Burlington, 10/18/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/11/15/handys-lunch-burlington-10-18-22/) - Earl and Flora Handy opened Handy's Lunch in 1945, serving breakfast and lunch and selling groceries. While on vacation in 1958 their son Robert replaced grocery sales with a horseshoe counter which is still there today. The senior Handy's were not pleased and Robert became the proprietor until his passing in 1996 when grandson Earl
- [Hen of the Wood - Burlington, VT.,10/17/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/11/13/hen-of-the-wood-burlington-vt-10-17-22/) - Hen of the Wood opened in Oct. 2013 in Burlington as the sister restaurant to the original one in Waterbury. Menus change daily and feature wood-fired cooking. They strive to present the products of regional ranchers, growers, and bakers. It's a fairly large place located next door to the Hotel Vermont. The entrance end of
- [Landmark Restaurant at Old Rittenhouse Inn, Bayfield, WI., 10/1/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/11/09/landmark-restaurant-at-old-rittenhouse-inn-bayfield-wi-10-1-22/) - The Landmark Restaurant is in the Queen Anne Victorian home called the Rittenhouse Inn in Bayfield, Wisconsin. Located on a hill, overlooking Lake Superior it provides a wonderful view of the water and quaint town. The well-maintained brownstone also houses a bed and breakfast inn, there and in other buildings off-site. Three rooms on the
- [The Park Inn (third visit), Hammondsport, NY, 9/24/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/11/07/the-park-inn-third-visit-hammondsport-ny-9-24-22/) - The last of the 3 nights we were there may have been the best meal yet. The menu had slightly changed from the previous 2 nights. We were excited to have our server Ethan from the first night again. He made the meal so relaxed and enjoyable. It really is a fun place with good
- [Crooked Lake Ice Cream Company, Hammondsport, NY, 9/23 &24/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/11/05/crooked-lake-ice-cream-company-hammondsport-ny-9-23-24-22/) - Crooked Lake Ice Cream Company is a restaurant that pays tribute to Glenn Curtiss, a bicycle racer and aircraft developer. A number of their dishes are named for him, striving to evoke the same creativity as his inventions, and the walls are filled with mementos of his fame and success. The restaurant has been in
- [Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery 1986, Hammondsport, NY, 9/23/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/11/03/dr-konstantin-frank-winery-1986-hammondsport-ny-9-23-22/) - Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery offers several tastings of their wines but the 1886 Food and Wine Experience is the most in-depth experience. It is by reservation only and includes a seated educational wine flight paired with creative, small foods. The visit also contains tours of some of the wine-making areas as well as some vineyards.
- [The Restaurant at The Park Inn (second visit), Hammondsport, NY., 9/22/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/11/01/the-restaurant-at-the-park-inn-second-visit-hammondsport-ny-9-22-22/) - We ate at The Restaurant at the Park Inn the night before and were scheduled to eat again the next two nights. We opted for a cocktail in the room first so went straight to wine. It is very approachable food with a menu that makes you want to try all of it. See
- [The Restaurant at The Park Inn, Hammondsport, NY., 9/21/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/10/28/the-restaurant-at-the-park-inn-hammondsport-ny-9-21-22/) - The Restaurant at the Park Inn is made up of 2 adjacent rooms on the first floor under the small inn located on the second floor. It's an old building with the current chef arriving 4 years ago. We read about their locally sourced and seasonal menu from Chef Dan Eaton and the accompanying wine
- [Penny Cluse Cafe, Burlington, 10/20 & 21/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/10/26/penny-cluse-cafe-burlington-10-20-21-22/) - Penny Cluse has been owned and run by husband and wife team Charles Reeves and Holly Cluse for about 25 years. At the beginning of Oct. they told their staff that they would close by the end of the year - thus I am pushing this article ahead of others in case you have a
- [Milkweed Inn, Wetmore, Michigan, 8/5-7/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/10/08/milkweed-inn-wetmore-michigan-8-6-22/) - Milkweed is a small bed and breakfast in the Hiawatha National Forest in the UP of Michigan. Totally remote, they will pick you up at the nearest convenience store or you can bravely follow them on a 45-minute trek on unpaved roads through the woods. Chef Iliana Regan, a Michelin-starred chef in Chicago, grew up
- [Cry Wolf, Dallas, 9/16/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/10/24/cry-wolf-dallas-9-16-22/) - Cry Wolf is a local favorite, especially due to the ever-changing menu, casual atmosphere, interesting wine choices by Sommelier Tim Case, and excellent cooking by Chef Ross Demers and his staff. We don't always think ahead for reservations so the bar counter stools are for walk-ins but we've also learned for last-minute cancellations on the
- [El Viñedo Local, Atlanta, 9/10/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/10/22/el-vinedo-local-atlanta-9-10-22/) - El Viñedo Local translates to 'the local vineyard' and that's what this place is - a place to enjoy South American plates, wines, and coffees. This is not Central American or Mexican food and so is not so spicy. Empanadas and ceviche are a big part of what Chef Bruno Vergara brings to the menu.
- [Lucian Books and Wine, Atlanta, 9/9/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/10/20/lucian-books-and-wine-atlanta-9-9-22/) - Lucian Books and Wine is a book shop that also serves lunch and dinner Tues. through Saturday. Named for artist Lucian Freud it is a small gem of a place. It has a large, thoughtful wine list along with amazing food from Chef Brian Hendrickson, with a backdrop of books to browse and/or buy. The
- [Alcyone, Marseille, 3/23/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/05/16/alcyone-marseille-3-23-19/) - Alcyone is a one star Michelin star restaurant in the Intercontinental Hotel. It is a stylish dining room on the second level of the hotel with large windows overlooking the city. The good sized room is filled with large well spaced tables draped with white clothes and set with large napkins. Beige tones are in
- [Casita Tex-Mex, Dallas, 9/8 & 14/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/10/18/casita-tex-mex-dallas-9-8-14-22/) - Casita Tex-Mex has been in business for 40 years but in Dec. 2020 they closed for a year and a half after a fire. The kitchen fire caused owners Norma and Alfonso Valles, who bought the place in 2007, to completely rebuild the interior, and this was on top of dealing with shutdowns due to
- [Tatsu, Dallas, 9/6/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/10/16/tatsu-dallas-9-6-22/) - Tatsu opened a couple of months ago in the Continental Gin Building near downtown. The Sushi Omakase dinner included 15-18 courses made personally by Chef Tatsuya Sekiguchi. There is free parking out front and a comfortable waiting area inside as you wait for one of 2 seatings Tuesday through Sunday. The wooden counter is set
- [Clementine's Homemade Ice Cream, Middletown, RI. 5/27/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/15/clementines-homemade-ice-cream-middletown-ri-5-27-22/) - Clementine's Homemade Ice Cream opened in 2017 and served delicious ice cream with high quality ingredients. They offer an array of flavors and some dog-friendly ice cream also. The name of their shop is a tribute to a dog. They make their own waffle cones and the aroma when you enter the shop is sweet
- [The Ranch Supper Club, Hayward, WI., 8/27/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/10/14/the-ranch-supper-club-hayward-wi-8-27-22/) - The Ranch Supper Club started out as The Aladdin in 1931. It had a varied following from lumberjacks to timber tycoons to Chicago gangsters. It changed ownership several times during the '40s and '50s but finally became the Ranch Supper Club in 1960 when the "colorful personality", Vivian Levinson owned it. In 1987 Beth and Barney
- [Cranberry Over Superior, Herbster, WI., 8/26/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/10/12/cranberry-over-superior-herbster-wi-8-26-22/) - The Cranberry Over Superior is so named as it overlooks Lake Superior and is on the Cranberry River. One block from the Herbster beach, they have drinks from a full bar as well as non-alcoholic choices, lunch and dinner. The regular menu has lots of fun-sounding options but they also have daily specials. Seating is
- [The Local Bar and Grille, Ashland, WI, 8/10/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/10/10/the-local-bar-and-grille-ashland-wi-8-10-22/) - The Local Bar and Grille is on the Chequamegon Bay Golf Course and the dining room and bar have views of it and the surrounding trees. It's a large space and open every day for lunch and dinner. They opened in Dec. 2021 in a building that was and is available for rental - it's
- [Arnie's Cafe, Warrenton, OR., 7/31/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/10/06/arnies-cafe-warrenton-or-7-31-22/) - Arnie's Cafe is really popular and they don't even have a webpage. They have been a part of the Warrenton community for decades and recently owners Crystal and Michael Green (took over in Sept 2014) decided they needed more space and moved to their current location. It started out as The Sea Breeze and in
- [The Stephanie Inn, Cannon Beach, OR., 7/30/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/10/04/the-stephanie-inn-cannon-beach-or-7-30-22/) - The Stephanie Inn Dining Room is of course in the oceanfront Stephanie Inn. Chef Aaron Bedard creates a 5-course prix fixe tasting menu that changes often and in which you have a choice of entrée. They have a full bar but also offer wine pairings for the meal. Built in 1993 the inn is a
- [Riverside Fish n'Chips, Nehalem, OR., 7/30/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/10/02/riverside-fish-nchips-nehalem-or-7-30-22/) - Riverside Fish and Chips is small trailer serving up hot fresh fried fish baskets and a couple of alternative items. There are picnic tables in front, some with umbrellas and an additional patio with cover up a small set of stairs. Across from this trailer was one selling seasoned mini-donuts, but they are not related.
- [Yolk Restaurant, Manzanita, OR., 7/30/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/30/yolk-restaurant-manzanita-or-7-30-22/) - Yolk is a small place serving breakfast (all day) and lunch (beginning at 11:00) in the little town of Manzanita. They have been in business since 2018 and strive to have your dining experience provide a level of flavor and service that reflects their zest for life. It was a very popular place but takes
- [Neah Kah Nie Bistro, Manzanita, OR., 7/29/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/28/neah-kah-nie-bistro-manzanita-or-7-29-22/) - Neah-Kah-Nie Bistro was opened in the late fall of 2012 by Owner/Chef Lynne Hopper, who specializes in gourmet comfort food. I'd call it a casual fine dining place, if that makes sense. It is named for a coastal headland a few blocks away and located in a 1920's house with just 7 small tables and
- [Pasture PDX, Portland, OR., 7/29/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/26/pasture-pdx-portland-or-7-29-22/) - Pasture PDX bills itself as "a whole animal butcher shop and restaurant that offers a wide variety of meat cuts, cured products and sausages". Owner Kei Ohdera and John Schaible met while working in New York in 2014. In early 2019 they started doing pop-ups in Portland featuring meat of retired dairy cows and European-style
- [The Pines Café, Ironwood, MI, 7/22/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/22/the-pines-cafe-ironwood-mi-7-22-22/) - The Pines Café had been running successfully for about 20 years and underwent a complete renovation in August 2019. Then the wife of the upstairs tenant poured lighter fluid on her husband's bed and set the place on fire. Fortunately, no one was hurt and she was sentenced to 11-50 years in prison. The owners
- [Smyth, Chicago, 7/14/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/20/smyth-chicago-7-14-22/) - Smyth was last visited by Frankie and me in Nov. of 2018. The interior hasn't changed much - the main difference this time was eating there in daylight, as the days are much longer in summer. It does give the room a different feel with the floor-to-ceiling windows being open to the street activity. The
- [Léa Parisian Sandwiches, Chicago, 7/14/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/18/lea-parisian-sandwiches-chicago-7-14-22/) - Léa Parisian Sandwiches was inspired by simple peasant foods the owners, Nicolas and Colleen Caulliez, enjoyed in France. They wanted to bring the artisan breads and pastries of Paris to Chicago. They make traditional French baguette bread and pastries, without preservatives, in-house daily. They now have 2 locations and you can find their full menu
- [Oriole (update), Chicago, 7/13/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/16/oriole-update-chicago-7-13-22/) - We last visited Oriole in Nov. 2018. Opening in 2016, Chef / Owner Noah Sandoval's restaurant has 2 Michelin stars. They still offer only a tasting menu of contemporary American cuisine but their site mentions an extended tasting also. Optional wine pairings are available. The first difference we noticed was the entrance - which is
- [Au Cheval, Chicago, 7/13/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/14/au-cheval-chicago-7-13-22/) - Au Cheval is a diner-style bar and medium-sized restaurant serving traditional diner fare. The full bar has strong cocktails and a variety of draught and canned beers. They take no reservations and are quite popular so be prepared to wait or come early. They did have a few outdoor tables as well as seats along
- [Jeff Ruby's Precinct, Cincinnati, 4/20/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/02/jeff-rubys-precinct-cincinnati-4-20-22/) - Note 7/19/22 - Just had a call from the customer service person at Jeff Ruby's Precinct that saw my write-up and was concerned that we were unhappy. Now that's some incredible service. She took the effort to find a phone number to reach me and that is impressive. That said, so many people raved about
- [Harbor House Restaurant (update), Elk, CA, 7/7 & 8/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/12/harbor-house-restaurant-update-elk-ca-7-7-8-22/) - Frankie and I have visited Harbor House Restaurant before and it is on this site numerous times. Every time I go back I think I'll just eat there and not do another write-up but the food is so good I really hate not to share the photos. We were lucky enough to dine there
- [Franny's Cup and Saucer, Point Arena, CA., 7/8/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/10/frannys-cup-and-saucer-point-arena-ca-7-8-22/) - Franny's Cup and Saucer is a tiny shop on the main street of Point Arena. There is no seating inside or out but don't drive by because it's filled with wonderful bakery treats. It was opened in April 2006 by Franny and her mom who is an experienced, professional baker. Franny bakes too but she
- [Café Aquatica, Jenner, CA., 7/8/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/09/cafe-aquatica-jenner-ca-7-8-22/) - Café Aquatica is a small place with a counter where one might eat but mostly it's deck and garden seating outside, all overlooking the water and folks launching canoes. They serve breakfast and lunch foods in a "coastal American cuisine." Featuring lots of local seafood and organic ingredients. The menu evolves with the owner's interests.
- [Sea Pal Cove, Fort Bragg, CA., 7/7/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/07/sea-pal-cove-fort-bragg-ca-7-7-22/) - Sea Pal Cove is on a local fishing pier in Noyo Harbor with all outdoor seating. The assortment of tables overlooks boats going by. The small walk-up window has beer and wine to go with your choices as well as non-alcoholic options. Dogs are welcome and the service was very efficient. They are known for
- [The Ledford House Restaurant, Albion, CA, 7/6/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/05/the-ledford-house-restaurant-albion-ca-7-6-22/) - The Ledford House Restaurant is south of Mendocino on a bluff overlooking the Pacific ocean. They can serve 65-90 people in 2 adjacent dining rooms that both are lined with windows looking through to the coastline. It is owned by a couple Tony and Lisa Geer, where she manages the kitchen and he the front
- [McConnell's Fine Ice Creams, Santa Barbara, 6/27/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/09/01/mcconnells-fine-ice-creams-santa-barbara-6-27-22/) - McConnell's Fine Ice Creams has been in business for 70 years, founded in 1949 by a husband and wife couple after running a health food store. They were put off by the artificial ingredients and filler in ice creams and wanted to use seasonal ingredients as well as local milk and cream, fruit, nuts and
- [Bettina, Santa Barbara, 6/27/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/08/31/bettina-santa-barbara-6-27-22/) - Bettina is in a neighborhood shopping center which is too popular for the parking available. It's a good-sized place with a large outdoor patio for additional seating. Windows inside look out onto it as well as the parking lot. They specialize in naturally leavened breads, fine dining and simple dishes based on the owner's visits
- [Caruso's, Montecito, CA, 6/26/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/08/29/carusos-montecito-ca-6-26-22/) - Caruso's is in the Rosewood Miramar Beach Hotel on the ocean front of Montecito serving Italian-inflected coastal cuisine. It is the fine dining option at the hotel. The facility was complete around 2019 and definitely delivers the pampered dining experience. They offer a 4-course tasting menu with at least 4 choices in each category and
- [Stonehouse at San Ysidro Ranch, Santa Barbara, 6/26/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/08/27/stonehouse-at-san-ysidro-ranch-santa-barbara-6-26-22/) - The Stonehouse Restaurant is inside a 19th century citrus packing house on the grounds of the San Ysidro Ranch. Dining is on a green walled patio, an upper story ocean-view terrace or indoors by the wood-burning fireplace. The contemporary American cuisine stresses fresh, local ingredients of Central Coast California and Santa Barbara in particular.
- [Bouchon, Santa Barbara, 6/25/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/08/25/bouchon-santa-barbara-6-25-22/) - Bouchon calls itself the 'wine country cuisine.' They specialize in local ingredients, "as-fresh-as-and-as-local-as-possible" and local Santa Barbara wines. It's a medium-sized place with a patio out front. Inside the white cloth-covered tables are on a wood floor, music is in the background, antiqued mirrors are on the walls and the end of the room opens
- [Cold Spring Tavern, Santa Barbara, 6/25/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/08/23/cold-spring-tavern-santa-barbara-6-25-22/) - Cold Spring Tavern offers lunch and dinner at a stagecoach stop that dates from 1868, on the San Marcos Pass near Santa Barbara. The place is filled with history and an amazing amount of detail is on their webpage about the various buildings on the property and the furnishings within. You can't miss
- [Sky Rocket Burger, Dallas, 5/31/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/08/21/sky-rocket-burger-dallas-5-31-22/) - Sky Rocket Burger now has 4 locations in the Dallas area. I visited the Deep Ellum spot and you can't miss the bright red and yellow building at Hall and Main. It started in Frisco and moved here about 3 years ago. It's a simple concept selling fresh, made to order smash burgers, fries, tots
- [Bouchard Restaurant & Inn, Newport, 5/27/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/08/19/bouchard-restaurant-inn-newport-5-27-22/) - Bouchard Restaurant has been in business over 20 years and also has a few rooms/suites to stay in. They have a parking area but you need to go into the restaurant and get a pass to place in your car before parking there. They have a dress requirement that is on their website as well
- [Flo's Clam Shack, Middletown, RI, 5/27/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/08/16/flos-clam-shack-middletown-ri-5-27-22/) - Flo's Clam Shack was recommended by one of the servers at the previous night's dinner. It has been serving clams since 1936 in Newport, RI. They are known for their fried clams. It's a 2 story place and filled with brick-a-brack. The building has been hit by at least 5 hurricanes and continues to
- [Gracie's, Providence, 5/26/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/08/14/gracies-providence-5-26-22/) - Gracie's is a medium sized place in downtown Providence with Matt Varga as chef. There is no valet or assigned lot, so allow some extra time if you need to hunt for street parking. In addition to the nice sized white cloth covered table they had a number of booth like seats around the perimeter.
- [Tricycle Ice Cream, Providence, 5/26/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/08/12/tricycle-ice-cream-providence-5-26-22/) - Tricycle Ice Cream opened in 2014 selling ice cream out of a 3 wheeled vehicle at markets and such. The storefront opened in Jan. 2019. They were inspired by childhood memories and wanted to craft amazing ice cream sandwiched between excellent cookies. They have regularly changing flavors and combinations ready made at the
- [Modern Diner, Pawtucket, RI, 5/26/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/08/10/modern-diner-pawtucket-ri-5-26-22/) - The Modern Diner was chosen to be the first diner in the nation to be accepted on the National Register for Historic Places. It is a Sterling Streamliner, manufactured in the late 1930's and early 40's and one of 2 still in operation. They serve breakfast and lunch daily with a ton of specials posted
- [Al Forno, Providence, 5/25/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/08/08/al-forno-providence-5-25-22/) - Al Forno Restaurant was opened in 1980 by Johanne Killeen and George Germon to use New England's farms and waters to produce renditions of Italian food. Al Forno means "from the oven" and they use wood burning ovens and open flame grills to incorporate that concept into their dishes. It is where the concept
- [Olneyville New York System, Providence, 5/25/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/08/06/olneyville-new-york-system-providence-5-25-22/) - Olneyville New York System was opened in the 1946 by Anthony Stevens and his son Nicholas after emigrating to Brooklyn from Greece in 1920. They ran a candy shop in NY then opened a restaurant serving hot wieners and a small lunch menu when the family moved to Rhode Island. The original restaurant at
- [Valette, Healdsburg, 3/12/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/04/24/valette-healdsburg-3-12-22/) - Valette is a medium-sized restaurant in Healdsburg, CA in Sonoma County. It was the dream of two local brothers to create a dining experience featuring local farmers, winemakers and artisans. They craft the menu around these local items along with sustainably raised meats. Chef Dustin Valette is the kitchen partner and Aaron Garzini is the
- [Rollerville Café, Point Arena, CA., 3/12/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/04/26/rollerville-cafe-point-arena-ca-3-12-22/) - Rollerville Café is a classic café serving lunch and breakfast in Point Arena, CA. It opened in 2007 and is adjacent to a Lighthouse Pointe Resort that both claim to be the last stop before going to Hawaii and for fueling up to tour the nearby lighthouse attraction. The interior is small but there
- [Trillium Cafe and Inn, Mendocino, CA., 3/13/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/04/30/trillium-cafe-and-inn-mendocino-ca-3-13-22/) - Trillium Cafe serves lunch and dinner Friday thru Tuesday with indoor and outdoor seating. It is on the bottom floor of the Inn of the same name in the heart of Mendocino. On the second floor are several hotel rooms for guests. Small tables are well spaced in the interior dining room and the patio
- [Mosswood Market, Cafe and Bakery, Boonville, CA., 3/14/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/05/06/mosswood-market-cafe-and-bakery-boonville-ca-3-14-22/) - Mosswood Market is a Cafe and Bakery selling bakery treats, coffee drinks and lunch fare in downtown Boonville. It is small with some outdoor tables and lots of to-go business. The sandwiches and wraps are made to order, as are the coffee drinks but the bakery items come straight from the counter to you. You
- [Harbor House Restaurant, Elk, CA., 3/12/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/04/28/harbor-house-restaurant-elk-ca-3-12-22/) - Frankie and I last visited the Harbor House Restaurant in Aug of 2021 and they were as pleased to welcome us back as we were to be there. The 2 star Michelin Restaurant is run by Chef Matthew Kammerer in an inn built in 1916 by the Goodyear Lumber Company, to showcase their redwood empire.
- [Harbor House Restaurant (second visit), Elk, 3/13/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/05/02/harbor-house-restaurant-second-visit-elk-3-13-22/) - Harbor House Restaurant had made a couple changes since our visit last summer. Most importantly the wine list has really ramped up to include lots of French and Italian along with the large selection of Califorinia ones. It's an exciting list and Beverage director John Miller will lend wonderful help if you need
- [Harbor House Inn, Elk, CA., 3/12 &13/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/05/04/harbor-house-inn-elk-ca-3-12-13-22/) - The Harbor House Inn most importantly houses a fine 2 star Michelin restaurant but it was built in 1916 by the Goodyear Lumber Company as a place to entertain and showcase their redwood empire. It is a lovely place to stay when, especially when you have reservations for dinner there. I think a 2 night
- [Liuzza's by The Track, New Orleans, 3/21 & 22/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/05/08/liuzzas-by-the-track-new-orleans-3-21-22-22/) - Liuzza’s by the Track is a couple blocks from the New Orleans Fairgrounds, where the annual horse races and Jazz & Heritage Festival are held. It has been family owned and operated since 1996, but the 1930’s corner building is an historical landmark. Liuzza’s is known for its signature BBQ Shrimp Po-Boy and other genuine
- [Mandina's Restaurant, New Orleans, 3/21/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/05/10/mandinas-restaurant-new-orleans-3-21-22/) - Mandina's Restaurant was first opened as a grocery store at 3800 Canal Street by Sebastian Mandina in 1898. With the addition of his sons in the 1900s it became a pool hall that sold sandwiches to the many Italian immigrants and others living in the mid-city area. By 1932 the sons turned it into Mandina's
- [Commander's Palace (update), New Orleans, 3/21/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/05/12/commanders-palace-update-new-orleans-3-21-22/) - It's been almost 7 years since I've been to Commander's Palace. The last meal was so disappointing I haven't wanted to go back but enter Chef Megan "Meg" Bickford, who has worked in the kitchen since 2008 but in Oct. 2020 became Executive Chef, following the 18 year reign of Tory McPhail. She has livened
- [Domilise’s, New Orleans, 3/22/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/05/14/domilises-new-orleans-3-22-22/) - Domilise’s Po-boys and Bar was founded in 1930s by Peter and Sophie Domilise who lived in the house above. Sam and "Miss Dot" ran the place for over 75 years until her death in 2013. The family evacuated in 2005, due to the impact of Hurricane Katrina but otherwise it has been continuously operated by future
- [Brigtsen's Restaurant (update), New Orleans, 3/22/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/05/16/brigtsens-restaurant-update-new-orleans-3-22-22/) - Brigtsen's was last written up here in 2017, but not much has changed here. The small old home is quite a ways from the Quarter and it's many rooms are filled with dining tables and happy people. Chef Frank Brigtsen is still running the kitchen and his wife Marna manages the floor. Frank apprenticed at
- [Pascal's Manale Restaurant, New Orleans, 3/23/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/05/18/pascals-manale-restaurant-new-orleans-3-23-22/) - Pascal's Manale Restaurant was started as just Manale's in 1913 by Frank Manale. Pascal Radosta, Frank's nephew, was part of the original crew and took the place over in 1937 when Frank died. Many years later he wanted to add his name to the restaurant but still wanted to honor his uncle and thus it
- [Charlie's Steak House, New Orleans, 3/23/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/05/20/charlies-steak-house-new-orleans-3-23-22/) - Charlie's Steak House was started by Charlie Petrossi in 1952. It's one of New Orleans oldest steakhouses and prides itself on its unique service model. There is no menu passed out, if you ask for one you are laughed at as a first-timer. You simply tell your waiter which steak you want, how you want
- [Coneflower Creamery, Omaha, 5/8/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/08/04/coneflower-creamery-5-8-22/) - Coneflower Creamery is the inspiration of Founder/Chef Brian Langbehn and Katie Arant Chef/Co-Owner. They had both worked as pastry chefs in various kitchens and dreamed of opening a farm to table ice cream shop featuring small batch artisan ice cream. Their website even lists the local farms where they get the flavoring ingredients for their
- [Au Courant Regional Kitchen, Omaha, 5/7/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/08/02/au-courant-regional-kitchen-5-7-22/) - Au Courant offers a 6-course chef's tasting menu that changes weekly. Chef/co-owner Benjamin Maides works with local producers to find and feature the freshest ingredients. Maides partnered with local restauranteur Carlos Mendez to open Au Courant in Nov. 2016 and now "Chovy" Caniglia is the Chef de Cuisine with "Barnie" Barnard serving as Sous Chef.
- [Block 16, Omaha, 5/7/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/31/block-16-omaha-5-7-22/) - Block 16 is in downtown Omaha and owned by Paul and Jessica Urban who met in a culinary program. They have a family farm that supplies a lot of their produce and otherwise shop for local and sustainable food sources. They like to feature a daily special and have offered a different one 1,400 times
- [V. Mertz, Omaha, 5/6/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/29/v-mertz-omaha-5-6-22/) - V. Mertz is in the Old Market Passageway of Omaha. The space between two close buildings was covered with a roof and V. Mertz came to be 44 years ago on the lower level, as a wedding gift. The location allows the inside rooms to open to the 'patio tables' that are in the passageway.
- [The Drover Restaurant & Lounge, Omaha, 5/6/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/27/the-drover-restaurant-lounge-omaha-5-6-22/) - The Drover invented the whisky marinated steak idea over 40 years ago. It opened in 1969 as the "Cork 'N Cleaver" and changed to the current name 10 years later. It is a large place divided into several smaller rooms of 4-5 tables each, all with no windows. A large bar is in one room,
- [The Prime Rib, Baltimore, 5/1/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/25/the-prime-rib-baltimore-5-1-22/) - The Prime Rib was founded by brothers Buzz and Nick Beler in 1965 and is still a family run business. It evokes feelings of 1940s Hollywood with lower lighting, live music, stiff drinks and fabulous food and service. They now have several locations. The Baltimore location is a dark place with art on the walls,
- [Petit Louis Bistro, Baltimore, 5/1/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/23/petit-louis-bistro-baltimore-5-1-22/) - Petit Louis offers classic French bistro dishes with emphasis on seasonal and regional ingredients. It opened in June 2000 and was the second restaurant of Tony Foreman and Chef Cindy Wolf. They chose the location of a former neighborhood hot spot in a 1897 era Tudor style building that was the country's first
- [Magdalena, Baltimore, 4/30/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/21/magdalena-baltimore-4-30-22/) - Magdalena is in Mt. Vernon's Relais & Chateaux Ivy Hotel and run by Chef Scott Bacon. Closed for about 7 months during Covid the historic mansion did a major re-design to the restaurant. Now it is labeled as a Maryland Bistro rather than the former fine dining concept. The color tones of all 4 of
- [Attman's Delicatessen, Baltimore, 4/30/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/19/attmans-delicatessen-baltimore-4-30-22/) - Attman's Deli was established in 1915 by Harry Attman and is now run by the third generation of the same family. It is the oldest continuously family-owned deli in the country. They have 2 locations - the one we went to in Baltimore and another in Park Potomac. The location on Lombard Street opened in
- [Charleston, Baltimore, 4/29/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/17/charleston-baltimore-4-29-22/) - Charleston was opened by restaurateurs Tony Foreman and Chef Cindy Wolf in 1997 in the Harbor East neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. They now have at least 6 restaurants in the city. Chef Wolf offers a constantly changing menu and even cooked lunch at this place for Julia Child in 1999. Chef's reputation is that she
- [Shoyo, Dallas, 4/26/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/15/shoyo-dallas-4-26-22/) - Shoyo, opened in fall 2021 on lower Greenville Ave. It is a 12 seat Omakase restaurant, meaning the chef choses your menu. Chef/owner Jimmy Park worked with Sous Chef William Yoon behind the counter to provide our meal, Chef Shin Kondo was missing ( instead there was a soft-spoken chef not authorized to make sushi).
- [Carl's Deli, Cincinnati, 4/23/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/13/carls-deli-cincinnati-4-23-22/) - Carl's Deli dates back to 1938. The owner Anne McManus was practically raised there as her parents owned the deli in 1968 but sold it in 1990. When that owner decided to sell he contacted McManus first and she was then ready to take over. Now a local hangout, there are tables inside and
- [Nicola's Restaurant, Cincinnati, 4/22/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/11/nicolas-restaurant-cincinnati-4-22-22/) - Nicola's Restaurant is in the building that once was a barn for the city's 19th century incline trollies. It was established in 1996 by owner Nicola Pietoso and after 20 years his son Cristian now is in charge. He added some new second floor seating and expanded the wine cellar. In addition to seating downstairs
- [Graeter's Ice Cream, Cincinnati, 4/22/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/09/graeters-ice-cream-cincinnati-4-22-22/) - Graeter's Ice Cream began with Louis Charles Graeter selling ice cream on the street in 1870. By 1900 he and his wife, Regina, sold it out of a storefront while making it in back. After 20 years Regina was widowed with a couple young sons and despite the stigma of women running a business she
- [Carmen's Deli, Dayton, OH., 4/22/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/08/carmens-deli-dayton-oh-4-22-22/) - Carmen's Deli is in downtown Dayton, opening in 2009. Chef Haitham Imam was encouraged by his wife Carmen to leave corporate dining and open his own place. When the downtown tower where they were located went into bankruptcy the owners of the Kettering Tower across the street, saw their popularity and offered them a spot
- [Boca Restaurant, Cincinnati, 4/21/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/06/boca-restaurant-cincinnati-4-21-22/) - Boca came to being in October of 2001, the concept of Chef/Owner David Falk. It opened in the Northside community featuring flavors of Italy and France, then moved to the Oakley neighborhood in 2004 and stayed for 9 years. It moved to the heart of downtown Cincinnati (the former Maisonette space) in 2013, where it
- [Herb and Thelmas Tavern, Covington, KY., 4/21/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/07/04/herb-and-thelmas-tavern-covington-ky-4-21-22/) - Herb and Thelmas Tavern is just across the river from Cincinnati in Covington, Kentucky. They are known for their burgers and cold beer - serving the area for 83 years. They buy local ingredients and make the hamburger patties fresh daily. In 1939 Henry "Heine" Boehmker opened Heine's Cafe. In 1965 his son
- [Camp Washington Chili, Cincinnati, 4/20/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/30/camp-washington-chili-cincinnati-4-20-22/) - Camp Washington Chili has been in business since 1940. They are in the Camp Washinton area of Cincinnati and are open 24 hours a day on weekdays and until 4:00pm on Saturday. They have recieved a James Beard Award as an "American Regional Classic" and have been featured on television programs and magazines. The original
- [Love That BBQ, Knoxville, 4/15/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/28/love-that-bbq-knoxville-4-15-22/) - Love That BBQ is a family run, small casual place serving housemade barbecue and sides. It looks to be in an abandoned gas station with the restaurant inside and a number of huge smokers under the awnings where pumps would have been. You order at the counter and then pick up when ready. They had
- [The Front Porch, Powell, TN, 4/14/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/24/the-front-porch-powell-tn-4-14-22/) - The Front Porch is in a 1910 house that was where the development of Powell, TN started - with a lumber company. The Elkins family bought it 2013 and restored it in honor of its historical significance to Powell. It now serves lunch and early dinner with southern comfort food and sells handcrafted decor on
- [J.C. Holdway (second visit), Knoxville, 4/14/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/26/j-c-holdway-second-visit-knoxville-4-14-22/) - Back for our second visit to J. C. Holdway and it was a busier night at the corner restaurant. The fairly large place goes fairly far back with tables in various places with an L-shaped bar taking up the first room. On the way to the back portion we passed a couple cooking areas. Exposed
- [J.C. Holdway, Knoxville, 4/13/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/22/j-c-holdway-knoxville-4-13-22/) - J.C. Holdway is named after Chef Joseph Lenn's late uncle, Joe Holdway, who sought quality food adventures throughout his life. Now Chef Lenn hopes to provide that sort of dining experience to his customers, and that he does. His professional career has certainly readied him to meet the challenge. A Knoxville native, he so enjoyed
- [Cruze Farm Ice Cream, Knoxville, 4/13/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/20/cruze-farm-ice-cream-knoxville-4-13-22/) - Cruze Farm Ice Cream is made with milk and churned buttermilk from Earl and Cheri Cruze's farm's hormone-free Jersey cows. The farm was established in 1980 and their not-homogenized milk is sold at some local markets. In 1992 the family branched out to open a scoop shop selling hand dipped ice cream churned from their
- [Pete's Restaurant, Knoxville, 4/13/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/18/petes-restaurant-knoxville-4-13-22/) - Pete's Restaurant has been around since 1986 in downtown Knoxville. Owners Pete and Rita Natour serve quality home-cooked food and customer service at breakfast and lunch. It's a long place with lots of windows to the street. The wall is filled with booth seating and a row of small tables is opposite. The tables are
- [Oliver Royale, Knoxville, 4/12/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/16/oliver-royale-knoxville-4-12-22/) - Oliver Royale is one of the two restaurants in the historic boutique Oliver Hotel. They serve new American cusine with a focus on seasonal and regional products in the more upscale and smaller of the 2 settings. There is an entrance from the Market Square as well as within the hotel. The building dates back to
- [Kilwins Knoxville, Knoxville, 4/12/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/14/kilwins-knoxville-knoxville-4-12-22/) - Kilwins has been in operation since 1947 and is now open in downtown Knoxville. They sell 32 flavors of ice cream made from original recipes. Waffle cones are available and also waffle bowls. When you enter the long shop the front is filled with candies, caramel apples, fudges and other packaged sweets. The ice cream
- [Cry Wolf (update), Dallas, 4/10/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/12/cry-wolf-update-dallas-4-10-22/) - Cry Wolf is such a treasure, I can't not post it when we go. Chef Ross Demers has moved the bar high for other Dallas establishments and so has sommelier and General Manager Tim Case. The menu is constantly changing but what is consistent is that there are no duds. You won't find me saying
- [Roots Southern Table, Dallas, 4/7/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/11/roots-southern-table-dallas-4-7-22/) - Roots Southern Table is all about Chef Tiffany Derry's southern upbringing. Eating with the seasons and never wasting anything were mantras of her family. She has been nominated for James Beard awards in a couple categories. The far north Dallas location opened in June of 2021 in a strip-like shopping center. That means there is
- [The Fearrington House Restaurant, Pittsboro, NC., 4/1/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/09/the-fearrington-house-restaurant-pittsboro-nc-4-1-22/) - The Fearington House Restaurant is located in Fearington Village, just outside Chapel Hill in Pittsboro, NC. They have been in operation over 40 years, with the restaurant being in the original farmhouse. The couple that started it, R.B. and Jenny(she ran the kitchen) Fitch had a dream to turn the dairy farm into a community.
- [Herons, Cary, 3/31/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/05/herons-cary-3-31-22/) - Herons is the signature restaurant in the Umstead Hotel and Spa. The 98 seat restaurant features a view of the kitchen as well as the landscaped grounds and art on the walls. The large, white cloth covered tables are appointed with chairs and couches with pillows. The room is decorated in earthtones with lots of
- [King's Sandwich Shop, Durham, 3/30/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/05/30/kings-sandwich-shop-durham-3-30-22/) - King's Sandwich Shop is a family-run business that is an icon in Durham, symbolizing the simplicity of days gone by. The original shop opened shortly after WWII, but closed in 2007 needing major rehabilitation. It was bought by the McDermott family in 2009 and re-opened in 2010. The corner building has limited parking out front
- [Brewery Bhavana, Raleigh, 4/1/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/07/brewery-bhavana-raleigh-4-1-22/) - Brewery Bhavana is an interesting combination of flowers, books, beer and dim sum in one shop. The Laotian siblings, Vanvisa and Vansana(since left) Nolintha, that owns the spot next door made friends with Patrick Woodson who brewed beer. They decided to combine forces and also make room for friend Deana Nguyen that sells flower arrangments
- [Beasley's Chicken + Honey, Raleigh, 3/31/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/03/beasleys-chicken-honey-raleigh-3-31-22/) - Beasley's Chicken + Honey is one of the Ashley Christensen restaurants (Death & Taxes, Pooles, etc.). It's a corner building with a long counter along one wall, above which the menu is written. Across from that are lots of small tables set with adjustable stools, that looks out onto street views. Parking is on the
- [Crawford and Son, Raleigh, 3/30/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/06/01/crawford-and-son-raleigh-3-30-22/) - Crawford and Son is a casual neighborhood restaurant in historic Oakwood. It is medium sized, with dim lighting, loud music and a long bar across from the wall of small tables. It was packed in the middle of the week so the crowd added to the noise level. It also has no dedicated parking so
- [Watkins Grill, Raleigh, 3/30/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/05/28/watkins-grill-raleigh-3-30-22/) - Watkins Grill dates back to 1947 and is in the spot formerly known at the Black Hawk Tavern which started in 1928. Just outside of downtown, it serves Southern homestyle breakfast and lunch. A fairly small place, it has parking adjacent to the free standing building. Inside the sticky wood tables are closely spaced and
- [Second Empire Restaurant, Raleigh, 3/29/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/05/26/second-empire-restaurant-raleigh-3-29-22/) - Second Empire Restaurant is in the historic Dodd-Hinsdale House, whose architectural style is the Second Empire Victorian style developed in France under Napoleon III and marked by heavy ornate modification. The home was built for Mayor Dodd and completed in 1879 but lost quickly due to finances. Col. Hinsdale purchased it in 1890 and it
- [The Roast Grill Hot Weiners, Raleigh, 3/29/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/05/24/the-roast-grill-hot-weiners-raleigh-3-29-22/) - The Roast Grill Hot Weiners has been serving hot dogs since 1940. The tiny family-run spot serves only weiners and some Greek desserts along with a number of beer and soft drink options. It is cash only. Owner George Poniros and his wife Kathy are glad to be back in business after being shut down
- [The Grey, Savannah, 3/2/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/04/16/the-grey-savannah-3-2-22/) - The Grey is a restaurant in a 1938 art deco Greyhound Bus Terminal. It was painstakingly restored to its original luster before opening in 2014 in historic downtown Savannah by Partner John Morisano. He recruited Chef and Partner Mashama Bailey who was named the 2019 James Beard Foundation's best chef in the southeast, to join
- [The Olde Pink House, Savannah, 3/1/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/04/12/the-olde-pink-house-savannah-3-1-22/) - The Olde Pink House dates back to 1771 (Habersham House) where the soft native brick bled trhough the plastered walls to change the color from white to pink. It housed the Habershams till the 1800s when it became the Planter's Bank, with the old money vaults now serving as wine cellars. It was added on
- [D’Amato’s Bakery and Subs, Chicago, 2/24/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/04/04/damatos-bakery-and-subs-chicago-2-24-22/) - D’Amato’s Bakery and Subs has been a family owned business since 1970, specializing in Italian breads, pizza, sandwiches and pastries. They use a coal burning oven that has stood since 1912 in a building across the street. There is no eating inside the place but just around the corner is a heated tent attached to
- [Clary's Cafe, Savannah, 3/4/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/04/22/clarys-cafe-savannah-3-4-22/) - Clary's Cafe is a good sized place on a street corner with outdoor tables as well as 2 rooms for dining inside. They even have a parking lot. They serve breakfast and lunch all day. It started as a drug store in the 1930's and later added a soda shop and now is a traditional
- [Husk, Savannah, 3/3/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/04/20/husk-savannah-3-3-22/) - Husk in Savannah is in the Landmark Historic District with Executive Chef Chris Hathcock using locally sourced products to showcase Southern cooking. The 1898 building is purported to be haunted and after being built as a home served as an Elks Lodge and a performing arts school until it was abandoned in 1985. In
- [Crystal Beer Parlor, Savannah, 3/3/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/04/18/crystal-beer-parlor-savannah-3-3-22/) - The Crystal Beer Parlor building was the "Gerken Family Grocery Store" in the early 1900's, with the owners living above it. It sold in the early 1930's and was one of the first American eating establishments to serve alcohol after the repeal of Prohibition. Rumor was that they had been selling illegal liquor as a
- [Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room, Savannah, 3/2/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/04/14/mrs-wilkes-dining-room-savannah-3-2-22/) - Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room is at 107 West Jones Street and based on a boardinghouse concept of 2 hearty meals a day. In 1943 Sema Wilkes decided to make her living offering lodging and homestyle Southern cooking served family-style downstairs. A line begins forming before the 11:00 opening to get seats at one of the
- [Leopold's Ice Cream, Savannah, 3/1/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/04/10/leopolds-ice-cream-savannah-3-1-22/) - Leopold's Ice Cream was founded in 1919 by three brothers from Greece, with one of their sons taking over after his father's passing. He later went on to pursue his dream of working in Hollywood and memorabilia of his 50 years in the industry decorate the shop today. Other members of the family continued the
- [Bavette's Bar & Boeuf, Chicago, 2/24/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/04/08/bavettes-bar-boeuf-chicago-2-24-22/) - Bavette's Bar & Boeuf is a large steakhouse offering traditional cuisine with a French flair. The place has no windows and so is quite dark with yellow lighting and music in the background. There are a number of rooms with lots of booths, free standing tables and bar stools. Lots of mirrors on the walls,
- [Moody Tongue, Chicago, 2/23/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/04/02/moody-tongue-chicago-2-23-22/) - Moody Tongue expanded their brewery to include The Bar, a casual restarant with snacks and drinks, and The Dining Room, a fine dining option which is paired with beer at the highest caliber, striving to unite beer and cuisine in an unprecedented, interactive way. Chef Jared Wentworth was recruited by Moody's President and Brewmaster Jared
- [Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen, Chicago, 2/24/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/04/06/mannys-cafeteria-delicatessen-chicago-2-24-22/) - Manny’s Cafeteria & Delicatessen is a huge place with a cafeteria style serving line. It is a traditional Jewish deli that has been open for more than 75 years. Going through the line you could tell that many of the customers are regulars that know the servers. In fact during the pandemic, July 2020, when
- [Kasama, Chicago, 2/23/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/31/kasama-chicago-2-23-22/) - Kasama is a bakery and modern Filipino restaurant located in the East Ukrainian Village neighborhood of Chicago. They serve breakfast and lunch but started an evening tasting menu last fall. It is a small place and you place your order at the front, where they also have the pastry counter. Small tables line the wall
- [Ever, Chicago, 2/22/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/29/ever-chicago-2-22-22/) - Ever is the newest venture for Chef Curtis Duffy and his business partner Michael Muser, opening in 2020. Duffy and Muser had previously collaborated at Avenues at the Peninsula Hotel and Grace. Ever offers an 8-10 course tasting menu and has already received 2 Michelin stars, being on a rocket trajectory toward 3. The exterior
- [The Dearborn, Chicago, 2/22/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/27/the-dearborn-chicago-2-22-22/) - The Dearborn opened in 2016 in a large corner space on the Loop in downtown Chicago. Two sisters with lots of experience in the hospitality industry joined together to open the restaurant inspired by Chicago’s past, with scratch made approach to the food. Windows to the streets make up a couple walls of this multi
- [Cry Wolf (update), Dallas, 2/17/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/25/cry-wolf-update-dallas-2-17-22/) - Frankie and I wrote-up visits to Cry Wolf in Nov. and Dec. of 2021 and then went back with my husband to enjoy their food again, without Frankie, in Feb 2022 (she was tired). I am so glad we did! The place has gotten much more crowded and now they have a reservation system which
- [Sanford Restaurant, Milwaukee, 12/2/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/02/11/sanford-restaurant-milwaukee-12-2-21/) - Sanford was opened by Sandy D'Amato and his wife Angie in 1989 in the building that formerly housed the grocery store his family operated for nearly 80 years. In 2012 the D'Amato pair sold the place to longtime Chef De Cuisine Justin Aprahmian and his wife Sarah who continue to run the place in the
- [Blue Heaven, Key West, 1/29/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/23/blue-heaven-key-west-1-29-22/) - Blue Heaven is a well known destination in Key West serving breakfast, lunch and dinner - all al fresco. The very casual spot does not take reservations but has a good sized bar across the street with chairs, tables, music stage and ping-pong table. Roosters roam through the tables and lots of funky decorations give
- [Lola's Bistro, Key West, 1/28/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/21/lolas-bistro-key-west-1-28-22/) - Lola's opened in 2019 and is a small place that uses menu-less dining. The menu is an oral presentation without prices and only small descriptions. Chef is at one end of the room where he prepares each dish while a couple staff circulate in the room collecting orders. There are 2 seatings but they can't
- [El Siboney Restaurant, Key West, 1/28/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/19/el-siboney-restaurant-key-west-1-28-22/) - El Siboney, named for an indigenous tribe and now a town in Cuba, opened in 1984, changing owners in 2004 but is still family owned and operated. There are 2 locations in the Key West area. We were at the one at 900 Catherine Street and it was good sized with a nice amount of
- [Eaton St. Seafood Market, Key West, 1/28/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/17/eaton-st-seafood-market-key-west-1-28-22/) - Eaton St. Seafood Market is in an old gas station building where in the market you can buy and take home to cook, or order from their menu. Things like fish sandwich, tacos or salad can be made from any fish in the sales case - all with the same price from the menu.
- [Café Marquesa, Key West, 1/27/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/15/cafe-marquesa-key-west-1-27-22/) - Café Marquesa, serving contemporary American cuisine, seats just 50 people in the restaurant associated with the Marquesa Hotel. The corner location had several tables outside with most of them inside along with bar stools that offered drinks and food for walk-ins. The lights were lowered slightly but the numerous windows let in lots of street
- [Louie's Backyard, Key West, 1/27/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/13/louies-backyard-key-west-1-27-22/) - Louie Signorelli started Louie's Backyard in 1971 in his ocean front Victorian home that seated just 12 people. In 1983 Phil and Pat Tenney renovated the place and transformed it into what is there today. The chef of 30 years prepares each dish to order using locally caught seafood and produce specifically grown for
- [Seaside Cafe at the Southern Most House, Key West, 1/27/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/11/seaside-cafe-at-the-southern-most-house-key-west-1-27-22/) - The Seaside Cafe is on the grounds of the Southernmost House just a few steps from the Atlantic Ocean. The Queen Anne style mansion looks over the large outdoor area with the walk-up cafe. There are several seating areas and a large bar. Some umbrellas and other cover are available. Once you are seated the
- [Latitudes, Key West, 1/26/22](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/09/latitudes-key-west-1-26-22/) - Latitudes is Sunset Key Cottage's signature restaurant - a 7 minute boat ride from Key West. The boat ride is available about every 30 minutes and once there you have a choice of "island cuisine" in the interior Ernest Hemingway Room or al fresco on the huge grounds, both overlooking the Gulf of Mexico
- [Nancy's Hustle, Houston, 12/24/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/07/nancys-hustle-houston-12-24-21/) - Nancy's Hustle opened in late 2017 on the east side of Houston and was named in Esquire's list of "Best New Restaurants of 2018". It continues to garner awards and accolades. The small innovative menu offers lots of small plates that are meant to be shared. It's a long space but most of the front part is
- [Town Topic Hamburgers, Kansas City, 12/11/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/05/town-topic-hamburgers-kansas-city-12-11-21/) - Town Topic Hamburgers opened in 1937 at the same location it is today. Claude Sparks began selling burgers for 5¢ each and 75 years later Town Topic is now part of Kansas City's history. They are open 24 hours a day(hours may now vary during Covid), 7 days a week and still cook the burgers
- [Corvino Tasting Room, Kansas City, 12/10/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/03/corvino-tasting-room-kansas-city-12-10-21/) - Corvino Tasting Room is under the roof of the Corvino Supper Club, all run by Chef Michael Corvino, who has won numerous awards. The Tasting Room is open Thursday to Sunday for one seating at 7:00 pm and offers only a 10+ course surprise tasting menu. Optional beverage pairings are available. (We opted for a
- [Garozzo's Ristorante, Kansas City, 12/10/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/03/01/garozzos-ristorante-kansas-city-12-10-21/) - In 1989 Michael Garozzo opened Garozzo's Ristorante in the historic Columbus Park Italian neighborhood near downtown Kansas City. He now has 2 locations and a catering business which is known for Chicken Spiedini, a signature dish that he created. In 1991 he created his private label Chianti Classico after getting inspired during a visit to Italy.
- [The Restaurant at 1900, Mission Woods, 12/9/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/02/27/the-restaurant-at-1900-mission-woods-12-9-21/) - The Restaurant at 1900 is in a late 60's building that has been restored and turned into a mixed use space. It was once the location of the Green Parrot Restaurant that ran from the 1920's to the 1950's. It now displays a collection of salt and pepper shakers that were part of the late
- [Kitty's Café, Kansas City, 12/9/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/02/25/kittys-cafe-kansas-city-12-9-21/) - Kitty's Café opened in 1952 by Paul Kawakami and his wife Kitty, who they named the place after. Since that time it has changed hands several times but stays in the same location. It's ownership has always been Asian-American and you can see the influence in the fine tempura batter on the pork. They no
- [The Antler Room, Kansas City, 12/8/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/02/23/the-antler-room-kansas-city-12-8-21/) - The Antler Room was opened five years ago by Chef Nicholas Goellner and Leslie Newsam Goellner after many years of training and work in other establishments including Noma in Copenhagen. It is a small 2 room place with one room serving as mostly a bar and pass-through window from the kitchen and the other filled with
- [My error](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/22/my-error/) - Sorry but notice for a post for Feb got sent out prematurely as I forgot to set the new year and Wordpress didn't have an automatic correction. Bavette in Milwaukee will be published next year. Sorry about the confusion. Helen and Frankie
- [Vietnam Cafe, Kansas City, 12/8/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/02/21/vietnam-cafe-kansas-city-12-8-21/) - Vietnam Cafe is located in a corner building near downtown KC and is known for its Pho noodle soup, particularly the broth. Long simmered bones and aromatic spices and to its flavor. The interior was recently renovated and so with bare walls it appeared spartan but the crowds still arrived. Faint music is in the
- [Real Chili, Milwaukee, 12/4/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/02/19/real-chili-milwaukee-12-4-21/) - Real Chili has 2 locations both on Wells St. One is near Marquette and the other at 419 E. Wells near Cathedral Square Park. It is warm, friendly and really old-fashioned with red walls and black and white floor. You order at the counter and then pick up when they call your number. There are
- [Kopp's Frozen Custard, Milwaukee, 12/4/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/02/17/kopps-frozen-custard-milwaukee-12-4-21/) - Kopp's Frozen Custard started in the 1950's and now has 3 locations in the Milwaukee area. It specializes in frozen custard and large burgers. You could watch the large stainless makers extruding 3 different custards as we waited for our order. It was a huge place with no chairs or tables. Outside was a concrete
- [EsterEv, Milwaukee, 12/3/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/02/15/esterev-milwaukee-12-3-21/) - EsterEv is a small dining room inside the DanDan Restaurant that serves a tasting menu only. Named for the great-grandmothers, Evelyn and Ester, of the owners Dan Jacobs and Dan Van Rite, whose passion for cooking inspired a place for celebrating around a table with friends. In 2015 the 2 Dan's opened the Chinese food with
- [Story Hill BKC, Milwaukee, 12/3/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/02/13/story-hill-bkc-milwaukee-12-3-21/) - Story Hill BKC (Bottle, Kitchen, Cocktail/Cup) is a medium sized wine and spirit shop that also serves upper-midwest inspired cuisine in brunch, lunch and dinner formats. Lunch is a smaller menu but gave us a good idea of what they are capable of producing - and it's a good pronouncement for those who are
- [Blue's Egg, Milwaukee, 12/2/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/02/09/blues-egg-milwaukee-12-2-21/) - Blues Egg is where the EGG stands for Everyone's Good Graces. Opening in 2010 it serves breakfast and lunch with the same attention to dishes that go into fine dining. They offer standards and a few daily specials. Known for their fresh hashbrowns that are cooked in butter and offered stuffed with various ingredients. It's
- [Ardent, Milwaukee, 12/1/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/02/07/ardent-milwaukee-12-1-21/) - Ardent is a small place that serves only a 12 course tasting menu from Chef Justin Carlisle on Wed. through Sat. Set below street level, music is in the background and the blond-wood counter only has a few seats. Opening in Oct. of 2013, chef stopped by the kitchen but was not there to cook.
- [Bavette La Boucherie, Milwaukee, 12/1/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/02/05/bavette-la-boucherie-milwaukee-12-1-21/) - Bavette started out as a butcher shop and evolved into a restaurant. It still has the butcher shop concept and procures the whole animals raised on local farms and then uses the entire carcass to generate less waste. Now the consumer can buy retail cuts and/or prepared foods from the counter or sit back and
- [Môt Hai Ba, Dallas, 11/27/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/02/03/mot-hai-ba-dallas-11-27-21/) - Môt Hai Ba is currently owned by Chef Peja Krstic who wants to merge Vietnamese and French cuisines, stressing quality and seasonal ingredients. The name means 1-2-3 in Vietnamese and it is only open for dinner. Located in the Lakewood area of Dallas the place opened about a decade ago under different owners and had
- [Jônt, Washington D.C., 11/21/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/02/01/jont-washington-d-c-11-21-21/) - Jônt is located on the upper floor of Bresca and has a counter for just 14 persons and offers a surprise tasting menu only. They have 2 seatings each evening and are closed on Mon and Tues. Chef Ryan Ratino recently received his second Michelin star for the place that opened in Sept. of 2020
- [Cry Wolf, Dallas, 11/26/21 and (update) 12/18/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/21/cry-wolf-dallas-11-26-21/) - Cry Wolf opened 3 days ago at 4422 Gaston Avenue, a space that formerly held a Subway and you'd never know it. Chef/owner Ross Demers and his team have done a miraculous makeover to present a cozy, fun spot to have a delicious meal. Chef Demers previously owned On the Lamb but also held positions
- [National Anthem, Dallas, 11/4/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/01/02/national-anthem-dallas-11-4-21/) - National Anthem, Nick Badovinus' (Town Hearth, Neighborhood Services) latest restaurant, opened Oct.6. It's in the 100 year old triangular shaped building on the east side of downtown, almost to Deep Ellum. There is street parking and valet and it's a lot like Badovinus' other places - noisy, heavily decorated and serving good food. His concept
- [Milagro Taco Cantina, Dallas, 11/4/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/31/milagro-taco-cantina-dallas-11-4-21/) - Milagro Taco Cantina opened July 6 and is the new restaurant of Jesus Carmona in the Trinity Groves area. Carmona had owned Tacos Mariachi which gained fame after being featured on Diners, Drive-In and Dives and spawned the opening of a second Mariachi. During spring of 2020 Covid shuttered both. Milagro means "miracle" in Spanish
- [MoMo Italian Kitchen, Dallas, 11/2/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/29/momo-italian-kitchen-dallas-11-2-21/) - MoMo Italian Kitchen originated over 35 years ago and in 2017 Wende Stevenson and Aaron Gross bought it from a member of the Gattini family to carry on the tradition of Fernanda Gosetti's (the Julia Child of Northern Italy) recipes. Actually Wende worked at the original MoMo in 1988, but both have much experience working/managing
- [Garden Cafe, Dallas, 10/30/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/27/garden-cafe-dallas-10-30-21/) - Garden Cafe had been a staple in East Dallas but closed for over a year because of the Covid-19 pandemic. During the time closed they were able to do many renovations and also finally obtain a liquor license, so you no longer need to bring your own. They still have a large patio out
- [Beckley 1115 , Dallas, 10/30/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/25/beckley-1115-dallas-10-30-21/) - Beckley 1115, a wine bar and casual restaurant, opened in early October this year by longtime chef Sharon Van Meter. Van Meter currently also works with an event space at Trinity Groves and previously served as chef at Neiman Marcus downtown and later as executive chef. Her inspiration here was to create something welcoming, casual
- [First Chinese B-B-Q, Dallas, 10/28/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/23/first-chinese-b-b-q-dallas-10-28-21/) - First Chinese BBQ has been around a long time but somehow never got a visit from Frankie. I'm sorry cause this is a gem of a place located in the corner of a strip shopping center in Richardson. There is an adequate parking lot out front and also one behind the building. As you enter
- [Le Diplomate, Washington DC, 11/21/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/01/30/le-diplomate-washington-dc-11-21-21/) - Le Diplomate is built in the image of a Parisian brasserie serving classic dishes in a well restored corner building. It is a large place (300 seats) with a huge 'enclosed' garden room seating area on the sidewalk and unsheltered tables on the other sidewalk. Inside you'll find a combination of tables and bench seating
- [The Lucky Accomplice, St. Louis, 11/19/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/01/28/the-lucky-accomplice-st-louis-11-19-21/) - The Lucky Accomplice was opened in Fox Park in September 2020 by chef Logan Ely. It is a long place with a bar with stools on one side and high top tables across from it and in the area beyond. The kitchen is a light at the end of the room that is decorated with
- [Blues City Deli, St. Louis, 11/19/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/01/26/blues-city-deli-st-louis-11-19-21/) - Blues City Deli opened in 2004 as a combination of the owners love of food and music in a New Orleans style sandwich shop. There is no live music inside now because of the pandemic but piped in music plays. There are lots of tables outside and seats inside the corner restaurant. Lots of blues
- [Sidney Street Cafe, St. Louis, 11/18/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/01/24/sidney-street-cafe-st-louis-11-18-21/) - Sidney Street Cafe offers a melting pot of New American cuisine with the chef blending in New Mexican and French training. Since 2003 it has been located in a century old storefront in the Benton Park neighborhood. The lights are very low, music is in the background, brick makes up the walls, an old wood
- [Pappy's Smokehouse, St. Louis, 11/18/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/01/22/pappys-smokehouse-st-louis-11-18-21/) - Pappy's Smokehouse opened in 2008 serving Memphis style BBQ that is cooked daily. They slow smoke their meats for up to 24 hours over sweet apple or cherry wood and offer 4 sauce varieties to add to your meat. It is really popular with ribs being their main claim to fame as they were named
- [Little Fox, St. Louis, 11/17/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/01/20/little-fox-st-louis-11-17-21/) - Little Fox is a medium sized place with brick walls, lower lights, wood decorations and music in the background where you are given 2 hours to complete your reservation. This might be due to the increased popularity since the restaurant was listed in the The New York Times article on the Restaurants for 2021 to
- [Gioia's Deli, St. Louis, 11/17/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/01/18/gioias-deli-st-louis-11-17-21/) - Gioia's Deli on 'The Hill' opened in 1918 and the new owners took over in 1980 but they are still serving the original recipe of hot salami. The Food Network named their hot salami sandwich as "one of the best sandwiches in America." In 2017 they won the James Beard American Classic Award. The
- [Spring Restaurant, Marietta, 11/11/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/01/16/spring-restaurant-marietta-11-11-21/) - Spring is a small neighborhood restaurant located in Marietta, about 30 minutes from Atlanta city center. Opening in 2016, it is named for Chef Brian So's favorite season. The small menu changes with the availability of ingredients. The front door is tucked around the corner from the street and the train tracks are right next
- [The Silver Skillet, Atlanta, 11/11/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/01/14/the-silver-skillet-atlanta-11-11-21/) - The Silver Skillet has been in business since 1956 has been featured in many movies, television shows, magazines and newspapers. Their homemade lemon ice-box pie was voted one the "5 Best Pies in the the USA" by Life Magazine. It is a 50's style diner that serves breakfast all day and is considered an
- [Lazy Betty, Atlanta, 11/10/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/01/12/lazy-betty-atlanta-11-10-21/) - Lazy Betty delivers a world-class menu prepared by Chefs Ron Hsu and Aaron Phillips. Chef Hsu formally was with Le Bernardin as the Executive Sous Chef and then Creative Director, but ultimately is the product of a family all about food, particularly his mother Betty. He and Phillips opened Lazy Betty in October of 2019,
- [Buena Gente, Atlanta, 11/10/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/01/10/buena-gente-atlanta-11-10-21/) - Buena Gente is a Cuban bakery and sandwich shop in Decatur that opened in Aug of 2020, that started running out of a camper in 2016. Now it has found a home in a strip shopping center filled with many ethnic restaurants. It is takeout only and masks must be warn at the counter when
- [Lyla Lila, Atlanta, 11/9/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/01/08/lyla-lila-atlanta-11-9-21/) - Lyla Lila opened in Nov. of 2019 and serves southern European cuisine in Midtown Atlanta. It sits on a corner with windows on two sides in the Lilli tower, right down the street from the Fox Theater. There is no dedicated parking area, so you hunt for spaces on the street. Chef-partner Craig Richards daughter's
- [Victory Sandwich Bar, Atlanta, 11/9/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/01/06/victory-sandwich-bar-atlanta-11-9-21/) - Victory Sandwich Bar was located near Inman Park and the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library. It offered a large covered porch, inside seating and a backyard patio filled with picnic tables, each having a dog bowl at the end. Music from inside blended into the outside. Inside was booth seating, high top tables and a long
- [Little’s Food Store, Atlanta, 11/9/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2022/01/04/littles-food-store-atlanta-11-9-21/) - Little's Food Store is in the Cabbagetown section of Atlanta and has a grill as well as a small shop for basics. Right now they are not offering inside dining but there is an open lot next to it that is set with 8 picnic tables. Located on a really narrow steet, it is
- [Al's Breakfast, Minneapolis, 10/10/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/19/als-breakfast-minneapolis-10-10-21/) - Al's Breakfast started in 1950 and has 14 seats at a counter. They are in the Dinkytown neighborhood and don't except credit cards. They don't have a freezer, microwave or deep fryer because they think meals taste best prepared without them and they don't have room. We found the line outside when we arrived
- [P.S. Steak, Minneapolis, 10/9/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/17/p-s-steak-minneapolis-10-9-21/) - P.S. Steak opened in 2019, an elegant steakhouse to add to the Minneapolis meat options. Located in a classic building the dining room is dark with lots of brown leather in the roomy booths (now separated by plexiglass too) and dark walls decorated with mirrors and prints. One wall has the refrigerated cases housing the
- [Boludo Nicollet, Minneapolis, 10/9/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/15/boludo-nicollet-minneapolis-10-9-21/) - Buludo Nicollet is a small storefront off a street with only a to-go order/pick-up area. They offer Argentinian dishes that Chef Facundo DeFraia learned from his grandmother. The local newspaper food critic named him the "dough wisperer" and indeed he is. They now have 2 locations since opening in 2018, there were a couple of
- [Demi, Minneapolis, 10/8/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/13/demi-minneapolis-10-8-21/) - Demi serves only a tasting menu that concentrates on local ingredients and rare/special ingredients from around the world. They are open Wed. to Sun. by reservation only. They offer wines by the bottle or have 2 levels of wine pairings as well as an alcohol-free option. They charge a 21% hospitality charge on each check
- [Matt's Bar, Minneapolis, 10/8/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/11/matts-bar-minneapolis-10-8-21/) - Matt's Bar & Grill opened in 1954 as a regular burger bar until founder Matt Bristol created the "Jucy Lucy" from customer requests for 2 patties and 2 slices of cheese in the middle. Upon eating this option he said, "that's one juicy Lucy" and the name and legend were born. Minneapolis now has many
- [Sister Restaurant, Dallas, 10/11 & 16/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/11/18/sister-restaurant-dallas-10-11-16-21/) - Sister Restaurant was opened by Duro Hospitality (behind The Charles) in the spot where the Grape Restaurant had been for 40 years. It serves an Italian/Mediterranean loosely inspired selection of dishes. They make their pasta which is served 7 nights a week. Barely open a month, it is already packed with hungry excited guests. The
- [Captain's Catch, Castine, 8/28/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/10/15/captains-catch-castine-8-28-21/) - Captain’s Catch is a little shack by the wharf area in Castine, ME. The building was given by the Castine Community Partners for the greater good of the area. It does a lot of ice cream and hot dog business but the also have an excellent lobster roll. We found it walking around the shops
- [Aragosta, Deer Isle, ME., 8/29/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/10/19/aragosta-deer-isle-me-8-29-21/) - Aragosta is Devin Finigan’s fine dining restaurant on Goose Cove in Deer Isle, Maine. They opened in 2012 in Stonington but bought a 22 acre waterfront resort in January 2019 to be able to offer lodging as well as dining. A team of craftsmen transformed the property and now the dining room is a large
- [Bagaduce Lunch, Penobscot, ME., 8/28/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/10/13/bagaduce-lunch-penobscot-me-8-28-21/) - Bagaduce Lunch was opened as a roadside fish shack in 1946 in Brooksville Maine. The original owner’s granddaughter and husband have run the place for 25 years. They have a system where you order at the window and they call your number when it’s ready. The area behind the restaurant is set up with picnic
- [Sleder's Family Tavern, Traverse City, 10/2/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/09/sleders-family-tavern-traverse-city-10-2-21/) - Sleder's Family Tavern, in Slabtown, is Michigan's oldest continuously-operated restaurant. It began when a Bohemian immigrant named Vencil Sleder wanted to build a tavern where men could relax after work. Louie Sleder (1909-1993) and his mother turned the place into a 'good will' business. Prior to 1930 women weren't allowed in the barroom with its
- [Slabtown Burgers, Traverse City, 10/2/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/07/slabtown-burgers-traverse-city-10-2-21/) - Slabtown Cafe and Burgers offered indoor and outdoor seating with a variety of burgers and sides. Slabtown was a part of Traverse City where lumber mill workers built their houses from leftover slabs of lumber from the mills. This place is known for their grease factor, which the owners swear by, and the evidence can
- [Rose and Fern, Traverse City, 10/2/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/05/rose-and-fern-traverse-city-10-2-21/) - Rose and Fern is a small cafe where all food is pre-ordered on their website and then you can either pick it up or have it delivered. There are a couple outdoor tables and chairs but most seemed to take their food elsewhere. It's definitely a neighborhood cafe with families gathered outside eating and
- [The Riverside Inn, Leland, 10/1/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/03/the-riverside-inn-leland-10-1-21/) - The Riverside Inn is on the Leland River, about 40 minutes from Traverse City. It is a 114 year-old historic inn and restaurant in the heart of Leelanau County. It sits on the waterfront offering lovely views for the diners and has a dock for those that wish to arrive by boat. It was built
- [S2S Sugar 2 Salt, Traverse City, 10/1/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/12/01/s2s-sugar-2-salt-traverse-city-10-1-21/) - S 2 S or now Sugar 2 Salt started out as Sunrise to Sunset but when the owners came together they realized it was more sugar to salt as they wanted to serve breakfast. The menu changes with the seasons and availability. It is located in the complex that long ago housed a mental health
- [Trattoria Stella, Traverse City, 9/30/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/11/29/trattoria-stella-traverse-city-9-30-21/) - Trattoria Stella opened in 2004 in the basement of a refurbished and re-purposed mental hospital. An upscale restaurant, it offers a farm to table concept with Italian overtones through a changing menu supplemented with daily specials offered. The kitchen makes pasta, bread and cheese and a full bar is available. The large place has lots
- [Moomers Homemade Ice Cream, Traverse City, 9/30/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/11/27/moomers-homemade-ice-cream-traverse-city-9-30-21/) - Moomers Homemade Ice Cream is a family owned business with that overlooks the family dairy farm. They make more than 160 flavors of ice cream, with 20 available daily and also serve ice cream treats. The milk from the cows next door is put into making the cones. The ice cream has won numerous award
- [Farm Club, Traverse City, 9/30/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/11/25/farm-club-traverse-city-9-30-21/) - Farm Club is a collaboration of several people to offer a restaurant, bakery, brewery and general store in one place on the Leelanau Peninsula. The sales area and restaurant are in a modern barn with tons of windows that look out at the additional outside seating areas. The brewery is on one end of the
- [Bubbie's Bagels, Traverse City, 9/30/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/11/23/bubbies-bagels-traverse-city-9-30-21/) - Bubbie's Bagels opened in Feb. 2020 by Sam Brickman who named it for his grandmother who got him interested in cooking even though she never made bagels. They use an old school technique making the bagels with a sourdough base and fermenting for 2 days before boiling them. This allows them to a wonderful texture
- [The Cooks' House, Traverse City, 9/29/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/11/21/the-cooks-house-traverse-city-9-29-21/) - The Cooks' House was opened 13 years ago by Eric Patterson and Jennifer Blakeslee who worked together in Las Vegas and wanted to open a small restaurant focused on locally grown and foraged foods. There are about 8 marble topped tables inside on a wooden floor in a room decorated with art and cookbooks. A
- [Rye, Dallas, 9/12/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/11/14/rye-dallas-9-12-21/) - Rye opened in McKinney in 2018 and the owners, Tanner Agar, Nic Cain and Executive Chef Taylor Rause, decided to open a second location in Dallas, which happened on August 25, 2021. The menu stresses small plates to share, filled with dishes prepared from local sources, as much as possible. They also have a large
- [Twenty Seven, Chef DAT, Dallas, 9/11/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/11/12/twenty-seven-chef-dat-dallas-9-11-21/) - Twenty Seven is the private event space and catering company that Chef DAT (David Anthony Temple) is now using to host his dinner events. There are 27 seats in the same space that also houses the open kitchen and the varying table set ups. They are using as many local vendors as possible for the
- [The Black Sheep, Buffalo, 9/3/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/11/09/the-black-sheep-buffalo-9-3-21/) - The Black Sheep is a long space with a bar in the space out front and patio outback. The lighting is lowered, music is loud, art for sale is on the walls, wooden benches line the wall to match up with small wood tables, walls are brick and votives are on the table. It is
- [Charlie the Butcher Carvery, Buffalo, 9/3/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/11/07/charlie-the-butcher-carvery-buffalo-9-3-21/) - Charlie the Butcher is another Buffalo staple. Charlie Roesch came from a family in the meat business and is now a media personality as well as a restauranteur. The family had several generations of Charlies who were butchers and carvers in the meat industry. The original Charlie also served as Mayor of Buffalo from 1930-1934
- [Chef's Restaurant of Buffalo NY, Buffalo, 9/3/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/11/05/chefs-restaurant-of-buffalo-ny-buffalo-9-3-21/) - Chef's Restaurant opened in Buffalo in 1923. One of the neighborhood busboys worked his way up to restaurant manager and became the owner in 1954. They started with a limited menu of Italian options which has expanded over the years, most notably to include 'Chef's Spaghetti Parm'. A second dining room was added in 1966
- [Hutch's Restaurant, Buffalo, 9/2/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/11/03/hutchs-restaurant-buffalo-9-2-21/) - Hutch's Restaurant has been serving fine cuisine to folks in Buffalo for over 25 years. They call it "an American take on the French Bistro". Named for chef/owner Mark Hutchinson it closed a year ago for a renovation that was to be in stages but instead was done all at once while the restaurant was
- [Gabriel's Gate Restaurant, Buffalo, 9/2/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/11/01/gabriels-gate-restaurant-buffalo-9-2-21/) - Gabriel's Gate has been around for 50 years, located in one of the original Tift Row Homes built in 1864 in the Allentown District. Inside it's a mix of antique and hunting lodge. Between the various objects, old wood booths, tin ceiling, lowered lighting, music in the background and stuffed heads it's worth going to
- [Swan Street Diner, Buffalo, 9/2/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/10/30/swan-street-diner-buffalo-9-2-21/) - The Swan Street Diner is an example of one of the early Sterling Company diner cars made by a Mass. company from 1936 to 1942. Swan Street is No. 397 from 1937, featuring mahogany trim, barrel vaulted ceiling and walls of porcelain enamel. This one was originally in Newark, NY as a diner and assembled
- [The Dapper Goose, Buffalo, 9/1/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/10/28/the-dapper-goose-buffalo-9-1-21/) - The Dapper Goose opened in 2016 in Buffalo, NY. It is on the first floor of a long building with wood floors, large bar, tin ceiling, lowered lighting, music in the background, smallish tables and windows to the street. Out in back they also have a sizable patio that does not take reservations like
- [Duff's Famous Wings, Buffalo, 9/1/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/10/26/duffs-famous-wings-buffalo-9-1-21/) - Duff's Famous Wings starting serving wings in 1969 and by 1985 established that their wings were indeed famous in Buffalo, NY. Duff's started in Amherst, a suburb of Buffalo in 1946 as a bar. It is a 'classic' in Buffalo with numerous locations. We tried one in Depew, another suburb, that was close to the
- [Harbor Cafe, Stonington, ME., 8/30/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/10/21/harbor-cafe-stonington-me-8-30-21/) - The Harbor Cafe is in a large white house on on the main street of Stonington, Maine. There were a couple rooms but mostly one was in use and it was lined with booths on the side and a couple tables in the middle. Art was for sale on the walls and maps were laminated
- [Arborvine, Blue Hill, ME., 8/28/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/10/17/arborvine-blue-hill-me-8-28-21/) - Arborvine is a large restaurant in Blue Hill, Maine that has been serving locally sourced American cuisine for 21 years. They have turned an 1823 farmhouse into a fine dining establishment with fireplaces, area rugs, memoriabilia and cozy window filled rooms. Music is softly played in the background and there's lots of flowers. A
- [The Hichborn, Stockton Springs, ME., 8/27/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/10/11/the-hichborn-stockton-springs-me-8-27-21/) - The Hichborn is in a large historic house with bare wood tables, faint music in the background, lots of art on the walls (for sale), numerous plants, sound dampening panels on the ceiling and lowered lighting. The house is named for Nathan Hichborn a prolific boat builder who was also a politician. Owner Kirk
- [Tinder Hearth, Brooksville, ME., 8/27/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/10/09/tinder-hearth-brooksville-me-8-27-21/) - Tinder Hearth is a wood fired bakery of pastry, bread and pizza. The owners, Tim and Lydia Semmler, started the bakery in 2007 and they added making pizza a few years after that. They currently make pizza on Tuesday - Friday nights (this will change when the weather gets colder) for take out and outdoor
- [Perry's Lobster Shack, Surry, ME., 8/27/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/10/07/perrys-lobster-shack-surry-me-8-27-21/) - Perry’s Lobster Shack is in Surry, ME. Everything here is outdoors with picnic tables on the grounds and out on a private peer. Some have umbrellas for sun and others do not. Parking is across the road. The place overlooks the waterfront and boats will pull up and sell their catch. This place seemed out
- [Denali Brewpub, Talkeetna AK., 7/31/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/09/23/denali-brewpub-talkeetna-ak-7-31-21/) - Denali Brewpub is in the center of the small town of Talkeetna, nestled at the base of Denali. It is a large place with guests being those arriving by train, outdoor enthusiasts and families. Dogs are welcome on the large outdoor patio. Inside there is a log cabin feel with wood ceiling, walls and floor
- [Pentagoet Inn & Wine Bar, Castine, ME., 8/26/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/10/05/pentagoet-inn-wine-bar-castine-me-8-26-21/) - The Baron Pub and Wine Bar is in the Pentagoet Inn in Castine, Maine. The place dates back to the 1800’s and is an old house with lots of rooms set up with tables. On the wraparound porch are more tables. Lots of art is on the walls as well as memorabilia, rugs are on
- [F Street Station (update), Anchorage, AK., 8/1/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/10/02/f-street-station-update-anchorage-ak-8-1-21/) - Frankie visited F Street Station almost 3 years ago and it hasn't changed much. We saw the same chef in the kitchen and the place is very popular. They have a number of beers, cocktails and wines by the glass and bottle. The cheese hunk was back after having disappeared during the height of Covid,
- [Chugiak Cafe, Chugiak, AK., 8/1/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/09/29/chugiak-cafe-chugiak-ak-8-1-21/) - Chugiak Cafe is about 20 miles outside of Anchorage and worth the drive. It started about 7 years ago (by my best information) in what was an old WWII barracks. After about 3 years owner Trig Bjorklund had to expand to 2 more rooms to accommodate guests. Then Covid 19 hit and they changed the
- [Altura Bistro, Anchorage, 7/31/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/09/26/altura-bistro-anchorage-7-31-21/) - Altura Bistro opened in 2019 and serves New American cuisine in a less casual atmosphere. Located in a strip shopping center outside of the downtown area they were still very much practicing Covid separation of guests. Along one side of the room was bench seating for 2-top tables and opposite were booths. A couple tables
- [The Marx Bros. Cafe (update), Anchorage, 7/30/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/09/17/the-marx-bros-cafe-update-anchorage-7-30-21/) - We last visited the Marx Bros. Cafe in 2018 and gave lots of history in the that write up. The two rooms now seem to have less tables, probably to do with Covid. Otherwise it looked very similar with music in the background and the front door open for ventilation. It is a more elegant
- [The White Spot, Anchorage, 7/30/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/09/14/the-white-spot-anchorage-7-30-21/) - The White Spot is in downtown Anchorage and even though the street out front was closed for repair the place was still packed with customers eating in and picking up to go orders. There are several tables but the best seats are at the counter overlooking the small kitchen show. They are known for the
- [Colony Kitchen/ Noisy Goose Cafe, Palmer, AK., 7/30/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/09/11/colony-kitchen-noisy-goose-cafe-palmer-ak-7-30-21/) - The Colony Kitchen started in 1985 in downtown Palmer as the Frontier Café and moved to the present location in 1989 and became the Colony Kitchen but is more often referred to as the Noisy Goose Cafe. The name is representative of the casual and conversational nature of the guests and staff. Portions of the home-style cuisine are
- [Ray's Waterfront, Seward, AK., 7/29/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/09/05/rays-waterfront-seward-ak-7-29-21/) - Ray's Waterfront is a seafood restaurant that offers views of the Seward small boat harbor and mountains beyond. It is a large place on a couple levels, to afford everyone a view. The walls are decorated with lots of mounted fish in between the numerous windows that overlook the water. Seward is the sight for
- [Club Paris (update), Anchorage, 7/29/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/09/08/club-paris-update-anchorage-7-29-21/) - Club Paris was visited by Frankie in 2018 for lunch so this visit we decided to have dinner. It is an old school place but the interior has been changed quite a bit to deal with the Covid pandemic. Tables are now separated by dividers and so room shots are difficult. The building dates back
- [Harbor House Inn Restaurant (update), Elk, CA., 7/22 & 23/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/08/30/harbor-house-inn-restaurant-update-elk-ca-7-22-23-21/) - The Harbor House Restaurant is the Michelin starred restaurant in the Harbor House Inn in Elk, CA (Mendocino County). Super talented Chef Matt Kammerer and his excellent staff continue to turn out innovative and delicious tasting menus and thus Frankie chose to re-visit. The Inn is still lovely and they are now able to seat
- [Haute Quarter Grill, Anchorage, 7/31/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/09/24/haute-quarter-grill-anchorage-7-31-18/) - Haute Quarter Grill was a a fairly large rectangular place where you entered into a good sized bar and the other end was the kitchen. The dining area was divided by a low wall that anchored partitions for booth seating on both sides. A large wine storage area was on one wall and that also
- [Snow City Cafe, Anchorage, 8/1/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/09/26/snow-city-cafe-anchorage-8-1-18/) - Snow City Cafe was a large place that had a line to get in every time we walked by. I overheard the greeter say they do take a few reservations and those folks were able to get seated promptly but if you don't call ahead and get one expect to wait at least 45 minutes.
- [Artic Roadrunner, Anchorage, 8/1/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/09/28/artic-roadrunner-anchorage-8-1-18/) - Artic Roadrunner was started by Richard Sanchis in the mid-1960's. He recently passed away and one of his last wishes was to have the location on Arctic Blvd. to close. However the location on Old Seward Hwy. would continue, so even if you can't go to the location where we did you can still get
- [Kincaid Grill, Anchorage, 8/1/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/09/30/kincaid-grill-anchorage-8-1-18/) - Kincaid Grill was in a strip mall location, a short ride from downtown. It was made up of 2 good sized rooms filled with widely spaced white draped tables and a bar with some seating. Lights were lowered and there was a hum of crowd noise, but conversation was easy. Windows were on several walls
- [Jens' Restaurant, Anchorage, 8/2/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/10/02/jens-restaurant-anchorage-8-2-18/) - Jens' Restaurant was a large place in a strip shopping center. Jens Hansen was the original owner and his photo hangs in one room. He passed away in 2012 and in 2016 his Executive Chef Nancy Alip bought the place and still continues as chef. As you entered there was a large bar area set
- [Holly Dogs, Anchorage, 8/2/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/10/04/holly-dogs-anchorage-8-2-18/) - Holly Dogs is a gourmet sausage stand next to the PAC in Town Square. She usually opens in the afternoon and sells anything from reindeer sausage to bratwurst. She has an on site grill where they are readied and then she splits them and fills it with sautéed onions. There are other topping too
- [Wild Scoops, Anchorage, 8/2/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/10/06/wild-scoops-anchorage-8-2-18/) - Wild Scoops is a local ice cream maker (all made in Anchorage) and wildly popular, if the line was any indication. Their ice cream is made in small batches and tries to feature local flavors. They offered enough flavors to choose from but not so many that it got confusing. The hand dipped creamy flavors
- [The Crow's Nest, Anchorage, 8/2/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/10/08/the-crows-nest-anchorage-8-2-18/) - The Crow's Nest is on the 20th floor of the Captain Cook Hotel, which are the 3 tall buildings in the downtown area. It was built around 1976-77 and offers a wonderful view of the city. The restaurant faces the water while the bar area faces downtown. The ceiling of the entire area is carved
- [El Green-Go's, Anchorage, 8/2&3/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/10/10/el-green-gos-anchorage-8-23-18/) - El Green-Go's is a permanently installed food truck serving local, organic Mexican and American Cuisine. They source local and organic ingredients for their food. It is mostly breakfast and lunch, closing at 5:00 pm. Interestingly, they are located right across the street from the Snow City Cafe and we chose to eat here twice rather
- [Club Paris Restaurant, Anchorage, 8/3/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/10/12/club-paris-restaurant-anchorage-8-3-18/) - Club Paris is a long narrow dark place with tons of stuff on the walls. The walls are lined with booths sized for 2 or 4 people and closely placed tables running down the middle. The tables were set with "office chairs" complete with rolling wheels. The low ceiling had fans and 60's rock played
- [Marx Bros. Café, Anchorage, 8/3/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/10/14/marx-bros-cafe-anchorage-8-3-18/) - Marx Bros. Café is in a small 102 year old house with two of the rooms set up with 14 small tables. The restaurant originally was a wine club run by 4 guys who moved it into this house in 1979. Apparently the moving night was reminiscent of a Marx Brothers movie and thus the
- [F Street Station Bar and Grill, Anchorage, 8/4/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/10/16/f-street-station-bar-and-grill-anchorage-8-4-18/) - F Street Station Bar and Grill opened the bar an hour before the grill. It was established in 1944 as the Mur-Mac Lounge and is the "oldest downtown Anchorage bar still in its original location." Apparently it was a favorite of aviators serving the bush community as well as workers in the federal building across
- [Café Beaujolais (The Brickery), Mendocino, CA., 7/23/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/09/02/cafe-beaujolais-the-brickery-mendocino-ca-7-23-21/) - The Brickery is the pizza part of Café Beaujolais', a complex of restaurants in the artsy town of Mendocino. On the street is Café Beaujolais, a fine dining option open for dinner and in front of the Brickery is The Waiting Room which is a coffee and pastry shop till dinner time when it becomes
- [Catelli's Restaurant, Geyserville, CA., 7/22/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/08/27/catellis-restaurant-geyserville-ca-7-22-21/) - Catelli's has been around since the 1930s in Geyserville, CA. Opened by Italian immigrants, it is now run by third-generation siblings in the Catelli family. They feature local ingredients, hand-craft their ravioli and have many local wines. They currently offer patio and indoor seating as well as takeout on Wednesday through Sunday for lunch and
- [Restaurant Beck (update), Depoe Bay, OR., 6/24-26/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/08/15/restaurant-beck-update-depoe-bay-or-6-24-26-21/) - We visited Restaurant Beck and stayed at the beautiful Whale Cove Inn about one year ago. The facility hasn't changed but the town of Depoe Bay has revitalized with the dispersal of a vaccine for Covid. Since there are the previous entries on this lovely place I thought I'd make one post of the 3
- [Nelscott Breakfast House, Lincoln City, OR., 6/26/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/08/21/nelscott-breakfast-house-lincoln-city-or-6-26-21/) - Nelscott Breakfast House alternately called Nelscott Café is a small coastal cafe offering breakfast and lunch items. Located in Lincoln City, their patio welcomes dogs too and there are special items available just for our canine companions. It's in a strip of shops along the highway in what looks like a house and was started
- [Local Ocean Seafoods, Newport, OR., 6/26/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/08/18/local-ocean-seafoods-newport-or-6-26-21/) - Local Ocean Seafoods specializes in sustainable wild seafood from Oregon and has a retail outlet downstairs with dining rooms upstairs. Opening in 2005, the lively fish counter on the ground level notes which vessel caught the fish and the technique used. Owner Laura Anderson is the daughter of a commercial fisherman and has a Masters
- [The Schooner Restaurant & Lounge, Netarts, OR., 6/25/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/08/12/the-schooner-restaurant-lounge-netarts-or-6-25-21/) - The Schooner Restaurant and Lounge is located at the boat launch for Netarts Bay on the Tillamook Coast. The source of most of their oysters is from the bay next door and the rest of their seafood is mostly locally sourced. During lunch we watched a number of small boats launch into the bay and
- [Gracie's Sea Hag, Depoe Bay, OR., 6/24/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/07/08/gracies-sea-hag-depoe-bay-or-6-24-20/) - Gracie's Sea Hag opened in 1963 and promotes itself as having the finest and freshest sea fare on the Oregon coast. Gracie Strom and her husband Dic started the place but he died a few years after it opened. From the reviews I read, she sounded like quite a character - playing the bottles behind
- [Tidal Raves, Depoe Bay, OR., 6/25/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/07/14/tidal-raves-depoe-bay-or-6-25-20/) - Tidal Raves has been in business since 1990 on a beautiful spot on the central Oregon coast. Whales are a regular sight out the large windows that frame the good sized dining room. They do have a tint on them that keeps the sun from being too intense but will also tint some of your
- [Ainslee's, Depoe Bay, OR., 6/26/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/07/26/ainslees-depoe-bay-or-6-26-20/) - Ainslee's was started in 1947 in Depoe Bay, Oregon by Graham and Helen Ainslee as a salt water taffy kitchen. They sold the business to Dale and Cindy Nelson in 1978. It's a large store where customers are led down an aisle that passes the large selection of salt water taffy and other candies. Across
- [Tidal Raves (re-visit), Depoe Bay, OR., 6/26/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/07/23/tidal-raves-re-visit-depoe-bay-or-6-26-20/) - We liked Tidal Raves enough to come back again the next day for lunch. Once again the view was spectacular and we were seated on a different end of the place so it gave us another perspective, too. This day was sunnier and the waiter pointed out some gray whales that were making water
- [Restaurant Beck (re-visit), Depoe Bay, OR., 6/26/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/07/29/restaurant-beck-re-visit-depoe-bay-or-6-26-20/) - Our third visit to Restaurant Beck we were a few minutes early and so had some time to explore old photos of the hotel, Whale Cove Inn, that has been its home for the 11 years it has been open. The Inn has just 8 suites but all are spacious and have private balconies overlooking
- [Carmel Corn Connection, Depoe Bay, OR., 6/25/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/07/17/carmel-corn-connection-depoe-bay-or-6-25-20/) - The original caramel corn shop in Depoe Bay, Oregon has been also named "J's Caramel Corn" and the building has had various paint jobs, but all say it was established in 1940. It's a tiny shop that also sold salt water taffy, a few other candies, books and toys. It's a one woman shop that
- [Restaurant Beck (re-visit), Depoe Bay, OR., 6/25/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/07/20/restaurant-beck-re-visit-depoe-bay-or-6-25-20/) - Our second evening at Restaurant Beck we got a table next to the window and the view was spectacular. The tables were configured slightly differently to accommodate the guests, but they were still well distanced from one another. We started the 5 course tasting with a Martini of Bombay Saphire Gin (Crater Lake Vodka
- [Tasting Counter, Somerville, MA, 6/12/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/08/06/tasting-counter-somerville-ma-6-12-21/) - Tasting Counter is a dining room/kitchen experience for the diner. A 9 course tasting menu is offered to all diners with optional wine pairings and vegetarian options. Choices are made when you book your reservation, offered Thursday through Sunday at 5:00 and 7:30 pm. The pre-paid tickets include the menu, beverages, service and tax.
- [James Hook and Company, Boston, 6/12/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/08/03/james-hook-and-company-boston-6-12-21/) - James Hook and Co. started in 1925 with a father and his 3 sons trucking their catch to Boston. It is still a family run business with 4 of the third generation siblings. Somewhere along the line they developed retail outlets while still selling to restaurants and shipping across the U.S. We visited a
- [Santarpio's Pizza, Boston, 6/12/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/07/31/santarpios-pizza-boston-6-12-21/) - Santarpio's Pizza in east Boston is in a corner building that was a bakery in 1903. In the 30's the Santarpio family began selling New York style pizza from there and they still are along with barbecued lamb, beef and sausage. It is open daily and accepts only cash. Walls are adorned with boxing paraphernalia
- [E Bar Tex Mex (update), Dallas, 5/27/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/07/22/e-bar-tex-mex-update-dallas-5-27-21/) - Our last visit to E Bar Tex Mex was in 2018 and I wanted to update it as I was not wowed by the food on that visit but speculated that you had to find the items that spoke to you. They continue to get crowds and now I know why cause I've found
- [Suraya, Philadelphia, 5/22/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/07/19/suraya-philadelphia-5-22-21/) - Suraya is a Lebanese restaurant in Fishtown that started as a bakery and market. In 2018 it opened a huge dining room and large outdoor patio for evening service. Across from the seated area is the large open kitchen, surrounded by bar seating that was not used probably due to Covid. Sections of the dining
- [Vetri Cucina (update), Philadelphia, 5/22/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/07/16/vetri-cucina-update-philadelphia-5-22-21/) - Vetri Cucina opened in 1998 through the collaboration of Chef Marc Vetri and business partner Jeff Benjamin. In 2005 Chef Vetri was named Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic by the James Beard Awards. Frankie last visited here in 2014 and although the menu has changed the format is still the same and the giant mural of Chef
- [Vernick Food & Drink, Philadelphia, 5/21/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/07/13/vernick-food-drink-philadelphia-5-21-21/) - Vernick Food & Wine (2031 Walnut St., Philadelphia) opened in 2012 by Chef Greg Vernick, who won the Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic by the James Beard Foundation in 2017. He serves "an honest, no-fuss menu featuring his version of new American cooking." The menu is divided into small and large plates with some sides to
- [Cleavers, Philadelphia, 5/21/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/07/10/cleavers-philadelphia-5-21-21/) - Cleavers opened in March 2016 near Rittenhouse Park (108 S. 18th St., Philadelphia). They use 100% domestic ribeye meat in the Philly Cheesesteak sandwich creations and freshly baked bread. The menu has a chicken version made from fresh chicken breasts or a vegetarian option from Portobello mushrooms. Also they have salads, sides and a full
- [DanDan, Philadelphia, 5/21/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/07/07/dandan-philadelphia-5-21-21/) - DanDan (126 S. 16th St., Philadelphia) serves Sichuan and Taiwanese dishes along with having a full bar. It is a smaller place in Rittenhouse Square that also offers some outdoor seating. Inside the downstairs has counter seating around the bar and in the window. Upstairs are multiple tables in different combinations of sizes. The spheres
- [Friday Saturday Sunday, Philadelphia, 5/20/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/07/04/friday-saturday-sunday-philadelphia-5-20-21/) - Friday Saturday Sunday is a small restaurant that is actually open Thurs. through Sat. evenings. Chef Chad Williams offers only an 8 course tasting menu and 5:00 and 8:00 seating times. He and his wife Hanna took over the Rittenhouse Square restaurant in 2017. Covid has restricted dining to the second level (no elevator) of
- [Parc, Philadelphia, 5/20/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/07/01/parc-philadelphia-5-20-21/) - Parc is an all day restaurant designed to represent a French sidewalk café. It is a large, extremely popular place with inside dining in many rooms and more than 75 outdoor covered and uncovered spaces to dine. Restaurateur Stephan Starr brought this place to a corner lot in Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. Inside dark wood
- [Reading Terminal Market, Philadelphia, 5/20/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/06/28/reading-terminal-market-philadelphia-5-20-21/) - Reading Terminal Market is one of America’s oldest and largest public markets in a National Historic Landmark building. They have produce, meats, fish, flowers, cheese, bread and sweets to create your own meal or they have a number of restaurants. While we enjoyed walking the aisles and seeing what was for sale we tried two
- [Laurel, Philadelphia, 5/19/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/06/25/laurel-philadelphia-5-19-21/) - Laurel is an American restaurant with French influences. They have 2 rooms, one of which housed a large bar and the other the well-spaced tables and opening to the kitchen. There was also patio dining available. The bare wood tables are set with armless chairs in a room with lowered lighting and wood floors. Assorted
- [HUDA, Philadelphia, 5/19/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/06/22/huda-philadelphia-5-19-21/) - HUDA is “fast casual concept by Philadelphia based Chef Yehuda Sichel” who loves sandwiches. The sandwiches come on homemade milk buns and sourdough and they also offer salads. It’s a small shop with one indoor table and 4 outside ones. They do a lot of takeout. The menu uses seasonal and local ingredients and the
- [Le Bernardin, New York City, 4/12/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/06/19/le-bernardin-new-york-city-4-12-21/) - It's been several years since Frankie visited Le Bernardin, Chef Eric Ripert's 3 Michelin starred restaurant. It's an elegant interior with lots of wood, windows, flowers and a massive wave art piece at one end. In the daytime, light flows in through the windows but at night the lights are lowered and windows are shaded.
- [Keens Steakhouse, New York City, 5/11&12/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/06/16/keens-steakhouse-new-york-city-5-1112-21/) - We last visited Keens Steakhouse in May of 2018 and this trip we made a visit to the pub for a late snack and had a full lunch with friends in the main dining room the next day. It is dark wherever you sit so photos are harder but it is worth the visit. The
- [Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare, New York City, 5/11/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/06/13/chefs-table-at-brooklyn-fare-new-york-city-5-11-21/) - We were last at The Chef's Table at Brooklyn Fare in May of 2019 and not much has changed in the physical place but Covid 19 has made spacing between guests larger (50% capacity). Brooklyn Fare is the grocery that is the front of the building and the Chef's Table is in the rear. Chef
- [El Zarco Restaurant and Cantina, Grand View, WI., 6/4/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/06/10/el-zarco-restaurant-and-cantina-grand-view-wi-6-4-21/) - El Zarco is on US Highway 63 in Grand View, WI. It offers “homestyle fresh Mexican Cuisine and hand crafted margaritas. “ They have been open 4 months in a building with 2 rooms, one of which is dominated by a pool table and bar and the other having a combination of tables and booths.
- [Buskey Bay Resort, Iron River, 4/30/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/06/04/buskey-bay-resort-iron-river-4-30-21/) - Buskey Bay Resort was previously Hyde's and before that the Hermitage. Deciding to make a change from their city lifestyle Chris and Brenda Diesing and Valerie and Kevin Zimmerman purchased it the first part of 2021. Next to the restaurant/bar building are cabin rentals and across the highway is an available dock for your boat
- [Delta Diner (update), Delta, WI, 5/3/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/06/07/delta-diner-update-delta-wi-5-3-21/) - Almost 2 years ago we visited the Delta Diner and that was an update on their new addition of a Chicken Shack and Tin Tap House to the left as you look at the Diner. Five years ago we looked at a lot of the food and some of my consistent favorites to order there,
- [Merchants Restaurant, Nashville, 4/15/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/05/14/merchants-restaurant-nashville-4-15-21/) - Merchants Restaurant is in an historic building in downtown Nashville. The 3 story building has a casual bistro and bar on the first floor, a steak house on the second level and private dining on the third story. In 1988 Ed Stolman opened the restaurant as an upscale dining establishment. In 2010 on the brink
- [The Inn at Little Washington; Washington,VA.; 4/2/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/04/29/the-inn-at-little-washington-washingtonva-4-2-21/) - The Inn at Little Washington is a 42 year old restaurant about 70 miles east of Washington DC. It is the only restaurant in the area to have been awarded 3 Michelin stars and the chef, Patrick O'Connell received the James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to American food. The town with a
- [D'Andrews Bakery & Cafe, Nashville, 4/17/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/06/01/dandrews-bakery-cafe-nashville-4-17-21/) - D'Andrews Bakery and Cafe in downtown Nashville was opened by David Andrews after studying his craft in NYC. It offers pastries, breads, coffees and sandwiches. Everything in the restaurant is house made, even the meats are roasted and seasoned there and the mayo, etc is also made there. Pastries are in the counter, and they
- [Bastion, Nashville, 4/16/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/05/29/bastion-nashville-4-16-21/) - Bastion is a little different during Covid. They are a 24 seat restaurant with dining Wed through Sat and a special small bar for restaurant guests however that is currently not open so dining is in the well spaced big bar and there is no chef counter. I suspect that the set up will change
- [Manny's House of Pizza, Nashville, 4/16/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/05/26/mannys-house-of-pizza-nashville-4-16-21/) - Manny's House of Pizza is in the historic Arcade Building in downtown Nashville. As you walk up don't be surprised to see a line out the door but be assured it moves quickly and as you wait you can watch Manny toss the pizza dough and spread the tomato sauce. Born in Sicily, Manny started
- [Arnold's Country Kitchen, Nashville, 4/16/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/05/23/arnolds-country-kitchen-nashville-4-16-21/) - Arnold's is an institution in Nashville. Opened in 1982 by Jack and Rose Arnold, now their children run the place. It has received acclaim from many publications like Southern Living, SAVEUR, and Bon Apetit and been featured on Diners, Drive in and Dives. They received the James Beard Award in 2009. It is a
- [Catbird Seat, Nashville, 4/15/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/05/20/catbird-seat-nashville-4-15-21/) - We last visited the Catbird Seat in Sept of 2017 and they have changed teams since. Chef Brian Baxter now leads the u-shaped kitchen of 22 lucky people who scored a seat at the serving bar. His last cooking positions were at Husk and Bastion. A 'chef's table' has been added which is a booth
- [The Patterson House, Nashville, 4/15/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/05/17/the-patterson-house-nashville-4-15-21/) - The Patterson House is a dark, cozy seated cocktail bar in Nashville. Classic and modern cocktails are supplemented by a small food menu. In fact it was Nashville's first craft cocktail bar. Opening in 2009 it pioneered fresh-squeezed juices and twice filtered ice. A real speak-easy vibe. We had evening reservations for the Catbird Seat
- [Henrietta Red, Nashville, 4/14/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/05/11/henrietta-red-nashville-4-14-21/) - Henrietta Red is the dream of Nashville born Julia Sullivan with a focus on fresh, simple ingredients and a variety of raw oysters and seafood. The name is in honor of her grandparent's low-country hospitality. It is a fairly large place with widely spaced tables over 2 rooms and an overall modern feel. The entry
- [Capitol Grille, Nashville, 4/14/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/05/08/capitol-grille-nashville-4-14-21/) - The Capitol Grille is the restaurant in the Hermitage Hotel in downtown Nashville that originally opened as the Grille Room in 1910, serving traditional southern cooking. Not associated with the chain of a similar name it is currently is being renovated and so is operating in the hotel lobby. The hotel has partnered with Jean-Georges
- [The Blue Door Kitchen & Inn, Flint Hill, VA., 4/3/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/05/05/the-blue-door-kitchen-inn-flint-hill-va-4-3-21/) - The Blue Door Kitchen & Inn has been the collaboration of Chef Andrea Pace in the kitchen and his partner Reem Arbid directing the front of the house for almost 3 years. Located in a 100 year old schoolhouse, now the dining rooms take 2 downstairs rooms and 4 suites accommodate guests upstairs. Their refurbished
- [Mama Chang, Fairfax, VA., 4/2/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/04/26/mama-chang-fairfax-va-4-2-21/) - Mama Chang opened early in 2019 in Fairfax, VA. It focuses on family dishes from the Hubei province, where Peter Chang is from, ones his mother and other females in the family cooked. There is less pepper than in the traditional Szechuan dishes. The large interior is filled with light from the many windows and
- [Claire's at the Depot, Warrenton, VA., 4/3/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/05/02/claires-at-the-depot-warrenton-va-4-3-21/) - Claire Lamborne started her restaurant in 2004 by replacing a Mediterranean restaurant with Claire's at the Depot serving delicious food with a southern twist. The building used to be the town's railway depot built in the 1850s and features a patio as well as indoor dining. In the patio area are beds where many of the
- [Breakfast Republic, San Diego, 3/25/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/04/22/breakfast-republic-san-diego-3-25-21/) - Breakfast Republic is part of a chain of places in southern California. They serve innovative breakfast combinations surrounded by tons of fun, almost kitsch decorations. We visited the location in Liberty Station built in the Spanish Colonial Revival style which was the site of the Naval Training Center in 1923. The chain supports composting of
- [Addison Restaurant, San Diego, 3/24/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/04/19/addison-restaurant-san-diego-3-24-21/) - Addison, San Diego's only Michelin starred (one) restaurant, has been on the property of the Fairmont Grand Del Mar for 15 years. Chef William Bradley is in charge of the kitchen where they offer 5 and 10 course tastings featuring California gastronomy. Wine pairings are available but there is a huge wine list also. Due
- [Sushi Ota, San Diego, 3/24/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/04/16/sushi-ota-san-diego-3-24-21/) - Sushi Ota Restaurant is in a nondescript strip shopping center in San Diego. They have some indoor tables that are well separated with wood partitions and have also built an outdoor dining area that has plastic roofing and some sides. At the entry is the large sushi counter that due to Covid has no
- [Coquette (update), New Orleans, 3/19/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/04/09/coquette-update-new-orleans-3-19-21/) - Frankie last wrote up Coquette in Sept of 2015 and it remains a favorite of hers. The lovely corner building has 2 floors for dining, with well spaced small wood tables, lots of dark wood, fun tile floors, lowered lighting and high ceilings. Downstairs has mirrors on many walls, music in the background and a
- [Stanley, New Orleans, 3/20/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/04/12/stanley-new-orleans-3-20-21/) - Stanley is on a corner in Jackson Square by St. Louis Cathedral. In a tribute to Tennessee Williams their location is near the restaurant Stella that closed in 2014. They feature all day breakfast/brunch as well as sandwiches and desserts in a casual location. They are open Thursday to Monday from 8 am to 4
- [Clancy's Restaurant (update), New Orleans, 3/19/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/04/06/clancys-restaurant-update-new-orleans-3-19-21/) - Frankie has been to Clancy's many times but always finds a good meal there with excellent service. It is important to ask to sit in the main dining room as the vibe is much better. Tables have more space between them, due to Covid, and all the staff wear masks, as do guests when they
- [Herbsaint Restaurant (update), New Orleans, 3/17/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/03/27/herbsaint-restaurant-update-new-orleans-3-17-21/) - We last visited Herbsaint in the end of 2018 and it is just as good as before. They still have white paper on top of the white tablecloths but now the well-spaced tables are also placed in the bar area. Two walls of the front rooms are glassed looking out on the street with lowered
- [Mosquito Supper Club, New Orleans, 3/18/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/04/03/mosquito-supper-club-new-orleans-3-18-21/) - Mosquito Supper Club is a cajun restaurant that wanted to celebrate all the bounty of local fishermen and farmers. Starting as a family style place at large farmhouse tables, Covid has had them shift to single party, well-spaced tables with a fixed price 5 course menu for all diners. They are open Thursday to Sunday
- [Gris-Gris, New Orleans, 3/18/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/03/30/gris-gris-new-orleans-3-18-21/) - Gris-Gris is in a two story corner building in the Garden district (where the restaurant Square Root had been). Downstairs is the open kitchen enclosed by a stainless steel bar. Many wanted to sit upstairs but I preferred to watch the kitchen action. Music is in the background and light from the many windows filled
- [Galatoire's (update), New Orleans, 3/17/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/03/24/galatoires-update-new-orleans-3-17-21/) - It's been a year since we visited (and 2 since I've written up) Galatoire's and we were excited to be vaccinated and out once again. The food is just as good but a few changes include well spaced tables, masked staff and required reservations - even for dining on the first floor. Even with 75%
- [Invasion, Dallas, 3/9/21](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2021/03/15/invasion-dallas-3-9-21/) - Invasion is a "fast food", gourmet restaurant in at the corner of Haskell and Crutcher in Dallas created by Chef Airric Heidelberg. Unfortunately, Heidelberg along with his business partner Agon Raka planned their opening at the same moment that Covid-19 hit and restaurants were shuttered. They kindly donated much of the food to charity and to
- [Lucia at Macellaio (re-visit), Dallas, 11/21/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/11/25/lucia-at-macellaio-re-visit-dallas-11-21-20/) - We visited and wrote this one up just a couple weeks ago but were fortunate to get back and try again. In Dallas we finally have the perfect weather to eat outside and the Lucia folks do such a nice job of distancing and masking that it feels almost like a bit of normal in
- [Encina, Dallas, 11/7/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/11/10/encina-dallas-11-7-20/) - Encina opened one month ago. Chef Matt Balke previously worked at York Street, Bolsa Mercado, SMOKE and finally at Bolsa, which previously occupied this location. He combined his talents with Corey McCombs (last at Flora Street), who coordinates the beverage program and was very present on the floor of the place. Together they created
- [Macellaio/Lucia (update), Dallas, 10/31/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/11/04/macellaio-lucia-update-dallas-10-31-20/) - Covid 19 has caused restaurants to adapt if they want to survive. Frankie has previously visited both of these fine restaurants, co-owned by Chef David and Sommelier Jennifer Uygur, but now the options for getting their good food have changed. Lucia is not offering dine-in service but is doing take out only with a weekly
- [Cosmo's Bar and Restaurant, Dallas, 9/29/20 and 10/10/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/10/24/cosmos-bar-and-restaurant-dallas-review/) - Cosmo’s Restaurant and Bar (1212 Skillman St., Dallas, 75206, ) is a medium sized neighborhood lounge that has been in business for years. My understanding is that it started as a bar with a small pizza kitchen and several years ago the manager/chef Jackson Tran (now part owner) wanted to expand the menu with Vietnamese
- [The Peak Inn, Dallas, 9/25/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/10/21/the-peak-inn-dallas-9-25-20/) - The Peak Inn opened in November of 2019 and then closed for much of Covid till it re-opened in late May. It is on a street corner and we entered around 5:30 in the afternoon and the drop in lighting was dramatic. The sun outside was full force but you'd never know it inside where
- [Snake River Grill, Jackson, WY., 9/11/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/10/17/snake-river-grill-jackson-wy-9-11-20/) - Snake River Grill was founded in 1993 and is a large place that offers spaced indoor seating (recently opened) and a couple of options for outdoor dining (as long as weather permits). All the seating is on the second level with one patio directly adjacent to the indoor area and the other on a large
- [Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, Jackson, WY., 9/11/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/10/14/million-dollar-cowboy-bar-jackson-wy-9-11-20/) - The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar opened in 1937 and is a landmark in Jackson, WY. Everything I read about the place suggested you just have a drink and see the interior. It is famous for the seats at the bar which are real horse saddles, complete with under blanket. Our server said they were cute
- [Persephone Bakery, Jackson, WY., 9/11/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/10/11/persephone-bakery-jackson-wy-9-11-20/) - Persephone was a really popular place, that served excellent baked goods, coffee and sandwiches. You line up to make your order and then can take it with you or eat at one of the tables on the outside patio. There were tables inside but no one sat there. We wanted to get stuff to take
- [Silver Dollar Showroom, Jackson, WY., 9/10/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/10/08/silver-dollar-showroom-jackson-wy-9-10-20/) - We went to the Silver Dollar Showroom following our dinner for an after dinner drink. It is part of the historic Wort Hotel. As you enter you go to the left for the bar and to the right if you want to eat. The bar is a large place with a curved bar covered with
- [Trio An American Bistro, Jackson, WY., 9/10/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/10/05/trio-an-american-bistro-jackson-wy-9-10-20/) - Trio opened in 2005 by the two chefs that also operate Local. They serve a seasonal menu with nightly specials in a relaxed atmosphere. They have a number of specialty cocktails and cook primarily in a wood-fired oven. It is a good sized place with the blond wood bare tables well spaced by taking the
- [Local, Jackson, WY., 9/10/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/10/02/local-jackson-wy-9-10-20/) - Local is a steakhouse and bar in the historic town square of Jackson. It has many rooms, some of which are for dinner and some for lunch and others for both. We sat in the room with the bar counter and it had plexiglass between the seats and bar as did the booths have plexiglas
- [Glorietta, Jackson, WY., 9/9/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/09/29/glorietta-jackson-wy-9-9-20/) - Glorietta is an Italian Trattoria with a focus on housemade pasta and wood-fired cooking. Located in the Anvil Hotel they offer both indoor and patio seating. Inside the medium room the tables have a lot of space between them, which is good for slowing the spread of virus but leaves the room feeling empty. The
- [The Bird, Jackson, WY., 9/9/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/09/26/the-bird-jackson-wy-9-9-20/) - The Bird is a large place, located a bit out of town that opened in 2010. Inside are 2 large rooms, one containing the oval shaped bar and outside is a good sized deck with a spectacular view of the mountains. There are no umbrellas or heaters outside. The bar offers all mixed drinks as
- [Grill at Knob Hill, Ketchum, Idaho, 9/5/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/09/22/grill-at-knob-hill-ketchum-idaho-9-5-20/) - The Grill at Knob Hill is a restaurant featuring Northwestern food in the Knob Hill Inn. It has a large dining area including an indoor/outdoor terrace dining room with floor-to-ceiling glass folding doors and lawn seating on the large area on the side of the inn. Otherwise the inside is just the bar where
- [Cristinas, Ketchum, Idaho, 9/5/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/09/19/cristinas-ketchum-idaho-9-5-20/) - Cristina's was opened in 1993 by Cristina Cook, 5 years after she moved here from Italy. She has written 2 cookbooks. The place is open for breakfast, lunch and brunch and is using their large outdoor seating area rather than the interior. You enter into the small salmon colored house to find a counter filled
- [Michel's Christiania, Ketchum, Idaho, 9/4/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/09/16/michels-christiania-ketchum-idaho-9-4-20/) - Michel's Christiania Restaurant was opened around 1994 by Chef/Owner Michel Rudigoz. The French raised chef actually moved to Ketchum to coach a Sun Valley Ski team. He also coached Picabo Street the year she won her first Olympic Medal. His love of classic French cuisine is the basis of this restaurant. It is a large
- [Grumpy's, Ketchum, Idaho, 9/4/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/09/13/grumpys-ketchum-idaho-9-4-20/) - Grumpy's opened in May 1978 in Ketchum, Idaho and is a favorite of tourists and locals. It's a simple menu but it has evolved to now offer tuna, salmon and ham & cheese sandwiches. It's frequented by many ski folks as well as the bike crowd in summer. The walls and ceiling inside are
- [Hudson House (Lakewood), Dallas, 9/2/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/09/09/hudson-house-lakewood-dallas-9-2-20/) - Hudson House recently opened their third Dallas location in the Lakewood area. The restaurant is owned by Vandelay Hospitality and is said to be known for it's East Coast oyster happy hour and burger. It is open for lunch , dinner and brunch. They offer curbside pick up as well as indoor dining. Seating is
- [Petra and the Beast (update), Dallas, 9/28/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/12/22/petra-and-the-beast-update-dallas-9-28-19/) - It's been a year since we tried the tasting menu offered only on Saturday nights. The rest of the week they serve off a chalkboard menu. Reservations for the tasting are hard to come by, there is a waiting list for most every one of them, since the little restaurant and Chef Misti Norris have
- [Harbor House Inn, Elk, CA., 8/13 & 14/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/09/05/harbor-house-inn-elk-ca-8-13-14-20/) - The property where the Harbor House Inn is today was used as a place for the families brought in to work in the lumber industry in the late 1800's. Goodyear Redwood Company bought the lumber mill and land in 1916 and hired Louis Christian Mullgardt to build a home that would showcase the beauty of
- [Harbor House Restaurant, Elk, CA., 8/13/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/09/02/harbor-house-restaurant-elk-ca-8-13-20/) - Harbor House Restaurant had a 25 seat dining room but now offers seating on its back deck overlooking the Pacific coastline. The Inn is in a 1916 logger's retreat that has 9 rooms which were restored in 2018 by a 5 year remodeling. Chef Matthew Kammerer uses exceptional local products based on the season to
- [Noyo Harbor Inn Restaurant and Tavern, Fort Bragg, CA., 8/13/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/08/30/noyo-harbor-inn-restaurant-and-tavern-fort-bragg-ca-8-13-20/) - Noyo Harbor Restaurant is part of the historic Noyo Harbor Inn in Fort Bragg, CA. They have a good sized multi level patio for outside dining that overlooks the active marina and flowing river. Many of the metal tables, but not all, had umbrellas to provide shade, were set on the patio's tile floor, had
- [Wild Fish, Little River, CA., 8/12/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/08/27/wild-fish-little-river-ca-8-12-20/) - Wild Fish was opened on November of 2011 by a British couple, Liz and Kelvin Jacobs, who had relocated to California. She was a food writer and he a chef and they wanted to create a restaurant that served local, seasonal and sustainable seafood and organic produce. They have an additional place in Pacific Grove,
- [Aubergine (update), Carmel, 7/30/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/08/17/aubergine-update-carmel-7-30-20/) - We visited Aubergine one year ago but currently California does not permit indoor dining. Luckily Carmel has great weather for this change and the L'Auberge Hotel has a beautiful courtyard to move the restaurant guests to. The polished wood tables are well spaced from each other and set with placemats and large linen napkins.
- [Mission Ranch, Carmel, 7/31/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/08/23/mission-ranch-carmel-7-31-20/) - Mission Ranch dates back to the 1800's. It covers 22 acres with views of the Pacific Ocean, Point Lobos, Santa Lucia Mountains and the beach and Clint Eastwood, former Mayor of Carmel and longtime Carmel resident, rescued the property from developers and turned it into a resort location. The 10 buildings on the property include
- [Nepenthe, Big Sur, 7/31/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/08/20/nepenthe-big-sur-7-31-20/) - Nepenthe is 808 feet above sea level in Big Sur on the site of The Log House that was built in 1925. Nepenthe, named for a plant ancient writers described as inducing a pleasurable sensation, was designed by Rowan Maiden, a student of Frank Lloyd Wright using native materials of red wood and adobe so
- [La Bicyclette (update), Carmel, 7/30/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/08/14/la-bicyclette-update-carmel-7-30-20/) - Frankie and I visited La Bicyclette just a year ago and while the food is still good it is a much smaller place as all the seating has moved to the outside (due to Covid 19 regulations of CA.) They have built a small deck so that seating is at sidewalk level but there
- [Flying Fish Grill, Carmel, 7/29/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/08/11/flying-fish-grill-carmel-7-29-20/) - The Flying Fish Grill website still lists Tina and Kenny Fukumoto as owners rather than Honza Prikryl who bought it 3 years ago but has not been able to get control of the website to change things. The menu is correctly reflected on the website except they temporarily don't offer Clay Pots as that was
- [Dametra Café, Carmel, 7/29/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/08/08/dametra-cafe-carmel-7-29-20/) - Dametra Café specializes in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. The small cafe opened in 2008 and is even smaller now having only outdoor dining due to Covid 19 restrictions of California. The same table set up runs along the street in front of the building with tables divided by planters and heaters and separated from
- [Restaurant Beck, Depoe Bay, OR.,6/24/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/07/11/restaurant-beck-depoe-bay-or-6-24-20/) - Chef Justin Wills and his wife Stormee operate Restaurant Beck at the Whale Cove Inn on the coast of Oregon. The restaurant, named for their son Becker, has been open 11 years. Chef Wills has been a James Beard nominee twice and recognized in Food & Wine magazine and Best Chefs in America.
- [Salum, Dallas, 5/16/20 and 6/6/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/06/16/salum-dallas-5-16-20-and-6-6-20/) - Chef Abraham Salum opened Salum in 2005 which could seat 84 people pre-Covid 19. It has re-opened after sustaining itself with take out orders. I'd been there a number of times for both dinners and lunches and honestly don't know why I never visited with Frankie. But it was well worth going back to
- [Euskalduna Studio, Porto, 3/6/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/06/01/euskalduna-studio-porto-3-6-20/) - Euskalduna Studio opened in 2016. It was a small place with a couple tables in the front for groups of 4 and the rest of the guests were on the 10 high wood chairs with arms in front of a stone counter across from the open kitchen. On the wall above the cooking area was
- [Coque (update), Madrid, 3/7/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/06/08/coque-update-madrid-3-7-20/) - We visited Coque a little over 3 years ago and 2 years and 7 months ago they moved to a new location. It still has a similar format to the older place in that you move to different locations in the building to eat and drink various offerings. This 2 star Michelin restaurant serves everyone
- [Brennan's (update), New Orleans, 2/22/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/05/01/brennans-update-new-orleans-2-22-20/) - We had lunch at Brennan's in Dec. 2016 in their garden room but this time we were in one of the front dining rooms for brunch. It feels more formal in this room where the walls are decorated with oyster plates and audubon prints. The cloth covered tables are set fairly close and some
- [Las Reses, Madrid, 3/7/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/06/05/las-reses-madrid-3-7-20/) - Las Reses opened in 1964 and is set below street level. It is spread over a couple rooms and bright with lots of red walls covered with decorations. The floors are wood and no music is in the background. The tables have adequate spacing and are set with white clothes which cover the floor length
- [Scenic Drive Resort, Delta, 6/15/19 & 7/13/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/07/23/scenic-drive-resort-delta-6-15-19-7-13-19/) - Scenic Drive Resort is in the Chequamegon National Forest, on Lake Delta. The owners, Terry and Patty Pajtash, bought the resort in 1990 and built the new lodge building in 2000. Their two children, Arianna and Wyatt are often seen in the bar helping out. Terry is the main cook but Patty is equally
- [Café Santiago, Porto, 3/6/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/05/29/cafe-santiago-porto-3-6-20/) - Café Santiago was a new looking and bright place, but has been in business since 1959 . Windows to the street were on one end of the long place that reached through to the next block where there was another entrance. A wood floor and tile walls are the room that housed the 'lower level'
- [Manteigueira - Fábrica De Pastéis De Nata, Porto, 3/6/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/05/26/manteigueira-fabrica-de-pasteis-de-nata-porto-3-6-20/) - Manteigueira - Fábrica De Pastéis De Nata is another place where the Portuguese custard tarts are made on site so you can get them when they are still warm. It is a bright and very new looking place with a coffee bar where they have lots of flavoring options. Several large windows along the side
- [Nata Lisboa, Porto, 3/6/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/05/23/nata-lisboa-porto-3-6-20/) - Nata Lisboa was the third of the places we found where you could get freshly made, warm Pastel Nata (Portuguese custard tart). It was one of several restaurants with the same name. This one had a small interior with only table seating and a good sized patio with tables out front. While the tarts here
- [Fábrica Da Nata, Porto, 3/6/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/05/20/fabrica-da-nata-porto-3-6-20/) - Fábrica Da Nata is mostly a bakery where you can get fresh Pasteis De Nata or hot Portuguese custard tarts, coffee and other bakery items. It has a few marble wall counters/tables where you can stand and eat and plenty of to-go containers. The floor is tile and the walls have a tile scene opposite
- [O Paparico Restaurante, Porto, 3/5/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/05/17/o-paparico-restaurante-porto-3-5-20/) - O Paparico can seat about 36 people in a couple rooms and has been open for 11 years. The large white cloth covered tables have an ecru floor drape and are nicely spread apart and accompanied by small service tables. After you knock on the door, the Butler lets you in and there is a
- [Antiqvvm, Porto, 3/5/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/05/14/antiqvvm-porto-3-5-20/) - Antiqvvm was located on the basement level of a large building that housed a museum on the floors above. There was a terrace off the back that had amazing views of the water and city but weather was not with us that day however the table we had was next to floor to ceiling windows
- [Restaurante Pedro Lemos, Porto, 3/4/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/05/11/restaurante-pedro-lemos-porto-3-4-20/) - Pedro Lemos, located on a really narrow little street, opened in 2009. The downstairs level had wine storage, the bathroom and a large dining table for big groups. In 2015 they did a major renovation and made the upstairs a room with more widely spaced tables and took out a bar area and fireplace to
- [Cafeína, Porto, 3/4/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/05/08/cafeina-porto-3-4-20/) - Cafeína was a medium sized place in the corner of a building and has been in business for 24 years. Small, closely spaced tables were set with white clothes and napkins and padded chairs. Music played in the background, the floor was concrete with a rug in the center of the room, windows to the
- [Irene's, New Orleans, 2/22/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/05/04/irenes-new-orleans-2-22-20/) - Irene's opened in 1993 and gradually expanded to 3 rooms over time. Owner Irene DiPietro from Noto, Sicily is still active with the place but now her son Nicholas Scalco does most of the cooking. In 2018 it moved to a new, much larger location on Bienville because of a problem with the lease on
- [Sylvain, New Orleans, 2/21/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/04/28/sylvain-new-orleans-2-21-20/) - Sylvain is named after the first opera done in New Orleans which was a raucous comedy and they wanted to emulate that in their atmosphere. Located just off Jackson Square it is in a late 1700's carriage house in the French Quarter. It has one long dining room that ends in windows to the street
- [Doris Metropolitan, New Orleans, 2/20/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/04/22/doris-metropolitan-new-orleans-2-20-20/) - Doris Metropolitan has two other locations, Houston and Costa Rica, besides this location in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The climate controlled meat aging room can be seen from the street through some windows. It also is adjacent to the reception area that is on the end of the room which has the kitchen
- [G W Fins (update), New Orleans, 2/21/20](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/04/25/g-w-fins-update-new-orlean-2-21-20/) - We were at G W Fins 6 months ago but went back on this trip to try some other items. Same busy and large interior but service not as personal this trip. Their menu is printed daily, so no specials. We tried two hot appetizers, a couple of their fish entrées and dessert. All was
- [The Heights, Dallas, 5/16/16 - 9/3/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/09/13/the-heights-dallas-51616-9316/) - The Heights in Lakewood has been open about a year and serves lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. I've been for lunch several times and have enjoyed the food and friendly service; during two visits at dinner both had great service but the food was terrific once and flawed the other. I believe the good meal is more indicative
- [House of Gyros, 7/5 & 10/14/16, Mesquite](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/10/24/house-of-gyros-75-101416-mesquite/) - House of Gyros is a small family run operation in an eastern suburb of Dallas. They are attempting to open a second location so sometimes the Greek husband, who is the chef, is not there. He has trained some new folks but when he is there the magic is in the food. His wife, who is
- [Montlake Cut, Dallas, 11/5/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/12/04/montlake-cut-dallas-11516/) - Montlake Cut is a Nick Badovinus concept restaurant specializing in Pacific Northwest foods. It is medium sized with fairly close tables and bar seating which seemed to be for walk-in guests. The decor is nautical with bench seating that reminds you of seating on a boat and various boating signs, etc used as decorations. There
- [Urban Vines, Dallas, 4/5 and 5/25/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/06/23/urban-vines-dallas-4-5-and-5-25-18/) - Urban Vines is a large place in East Dallas. They are open for lunch and dinner and offer snacks if you just want a place to drink some wine. You enter through a patio with a large fireplace and plenty of outdoor seating into bar area that adjoins the dining area. Some bench seating, regular
- [Jack Allen's Kitchen, Austin, 11/21/15](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2015/11/29/jack-allens-kitchen-austin-112115/) - What a fun surprise this place was! A large place that's been open around five and a half years. Jack Allen has a several restaurants around Austin, TX and this one seemed to attract families as well as folks of all ages. The waiter was most helpful in making our selections. He first brought the tasty
- [B & B Butchers & Restaurant, Houston, 5/21/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/05/28/b-b-butchers-restaurant-houston-52116/) - B&B Butchers & Restaurant is a large place with a downstairs nice dining room and bar and an upstairs more casual room, another bar and a rooftop area that had live music the Saturday we visited. Their brunch menu included many of the items on the dinner menu and added in 'brunch food.' The room
- [DaLat, Dallas, 5/31/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/06/12/dalat-dallas-53116/) - DaLat is a reasonably large place located in a quickly changing neighborhood. It offers a full bar, for drinking and eating, which is nice for singles. It is known for its late night hours as well an evening karaoke option, but it is also open for lunch. They have gone to a picture based menu
- [Keller's Hamburgers, Dallas, 6/14/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/06/24/kellers-hamburgers-dallas-61416/) - This is not the original location of Keller's restaurant, but it is the one with indoor seating. The other location on Northwest Highway is carhop service only. This Garland Rd. location has a drive thru, patio and indoor seating but no carhops. Here there is a counter for you to place your order and they call your
- [Paris Coffee Shop, Ft. Worth, 6/10/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/06/18/paris-coffee-shop-ft-worth-61016/) - Paris Coffee Shop is a large bright space that get lots of mention as a good lunch spot in Fort Worth and you could tell by the number of people coming and going. It offers quick service and inexpensive pricing which also attracted a fairly senior crowd. It has a large menu but most of it
- [Neighborhood Services, Dallas, 6/16/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/06/27/neighborhood-services-dallas-61616/) - There are several locations of Neighborhood Services and each have a different ambiance and menu. This is the one on Lovers Lane, the original location. It is always fairly crowded and the reservations are suggested so you don't have to wait for a seat at this medium sized place. The noise level is a fairly
- [Dairy-ette, Dallas, 6/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/06/30/dairy-ette-dallas-616/) - Dairy-ette has been in business since the 1950s and is still run by the Prikryl family. It is a flash back in time with small booths, counter stools and car hop service. They are famous for their house made root beer which is dispensed from a keg into an ice cold mug and is thick and
- [Gemma, Dallas, 6/19/16 & 7/2/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/07/03/gemma-dallas-61916-7216/) - Gemma is a medium sized cozy "little gem" that was opened a couple years ago by a couple that had been working in a restaurant in Napa Valley and decided it was time to venture out on their own. Stephen Rogers runs the kitchen while his wife and business partner Allison Yoder manages the front
- [Goldrush Cafe, Dallas, 6/17/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/07/13/goldrush-cafe-dallas-61716/) - Goldrush Cafe is a small neighborhood spot for breakfast and lunch. It has a large supply of repeat customers who tend to pull chairs together and discuss anything from sports to politics and do this on a regular basis. It's that kind of place, where most don't need a menu and many have a customized way
- [Uchi, Dallas, 7/5/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/07/29/uchi-dallas-7516/) - Uchi opened in Dallas with great fanfare just over a year ago. It had previously opened successful places in Austin and Houston. It is fairly large and very modern in its interior and exterior. It offers a la carte as well as a tasting menu and a sushi bar option. They now have opened a
- [Jeng Chi, Dallas, 6/30/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/07/31/jeng-chi-dallas-63016/) - Jeng Chi started in a smaller location in the same strip shopping center. It has now moved to a much larger place and therein lost some of its vibe. When I first visited the new location the food seemed to have lost its soul, but now giving them more than a year in their new
- [Kirin Court, Dallas, 7/16/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/08/05/kirin-court-dallas-71616/) - Kirin Court is a large Chinese restaurant that serves cart style dim sum on weekends. They also have it during the week but it is made to order. On weekends you best get there before 11:00 or you will have an hour wait and a hard time finding a parking spot. Once you get your
- [El Taquito, Dallas, 6/29/16 & 7/25/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/08/28/el-taquito-dallas-62916-72516/) - El Taquito is located in a run down strip shopping center in East Dallas. It is old style Tex-Mex and is cash only. They have a nice crispy chip and a good heat to their hot sauce, which is green rather than the usual red. It is a taste that really grows on you and
- [Mis Cazuelas, Dallas, 6/28/16 & 8/2/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/09/04/mis-cazuelas-dallas-62816-8216/) - Mis Cazuelas is a really small place of about 5 tables and a counter. There is another larger version further down the street but this cozy location is way better food even though it offers a more limited menu (not everything on the large menu is available at this smaller, original location). Their lunch food
- [Gonzalez Restaurant, Dallas, 6/15/16,  7/15/16 & 7/29/16](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/08/26/gonzalez-restaurant-dallas-61516-71516-72916/) - Gonzalez has 2 locations, this is from the one on Jefferson in Oak Cliff. It is a good sized place but not big enough to avoid lines on prime times. They also do a healthy take out business. It is made up of 2 rooms with a small waiting area in the entry room. There are
- [John's Cafe, 9/16 & 10/8/16, Dallas,](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2016/11/21/johns-cafe-916-10816-dallas/) - John's Cafe dates back to the early 1970's when it was further north on Greenville. Various lease and sign issues forced them to move slightly northeast for a couple years but then they found a new location on lower Greenville. It is the same breakfast and lunch place with slightly more seating. There is a
- [Lakewood Landing, An Upscale Dive, Dallas,  1/1/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/02/20/lakewood-landing-an-upscale-dive-dallas-1117/) - Lakewood Landing has been around a long time - I can't seem to find out how long - but a while to be sure. The exterior is non-descript with a newish wooden patio facing the street that was added when the smoking ban happened and an iconic sign advertising their contradictory status of being both
- [Town Hearth, Dallas, 2/2/17 & 2/10/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/03/01/town-hearth-dallas-2217-21017/) - Town Hearth is the newest addition to the restaurants run by Nick Badovinus. This one is more upscale but large and filled with decorations like his other places. When you enter a small private party room is to one side and the large bar with some dining tables is right in front of you. The
- [Mirador, Dallas, 2/11/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/03/19/mirador-dallas-21117/) - Mirador is on the top floor of the new 4-story building housing the 'Forty Five Ten' store in downtown Dallas. They have been serving lunch since January and are starting offering dinner on Friday and Saturday the weekend before we tried it. Josh Sutcliff is Executive Chef and Junior Borges collaborates with him as Executive Chef of
- [The Cock and Bull Neighborhood Pub, Dallas, 9/7/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/09/23/the-cock-and-bull-neighborhood-pub-dallas-9717/) - Cock and Bull has been in the Lakewood area for many years and has gone through several owners. It is a neighborhood bar but also serves non-bar food in the evenings and for weekend brunch. Prices on the menu are very reasonable and they also offer a few nightly specials, two of which on the
- [Here, Dallas, 11/4/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/12/08/here-dallas-11-4-17/) - Here is a good sized, very stylish bar and restaurant. The small, closely set tables are in the middle of the lowly lit room. Around the edges are cozy round booths that match the elegant large arc shaped bar. Comfy chairs and bar seats finish out this amazing looking space that is located in a
- [Hugo's, Houston, 11/22/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/12/16/hugos-houston-11-22-17/) - Hugo's is a large Mexican restaurant with tons of seating at tables as well as bar seating and party rooms. They have a huge wine list and you can see the bottles displayed in the cabinets showing on the second floor balcony. There are actually a number of wines from Mexico on the list. Staff
- [Sachet, Dallas, 12/10/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/01/12/sachet-dallas-12-10-17/) - Sachet is a large place opened a couple months ago by the owners of Gemma (Frankie visited in June and July of 2016), where the food is inspired by Mediterranean cuisine. About a third of the space is for the bar and the seating around it. An open kitchen fills one end of the restaurant
- [The Parlor on Commerce, Dallas, 1/2/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/02/17/the-parlor-on-commerce-dallas-1-2-18/) - The Parlor on Commerce is a good sized bar in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas with food as well as drinks. They've been open 13 months and the wine list is limited but they have a good supply of beers and hard liquors. The kitchen also turns out some pretty tasty food to go
- [The French Room, Dallas, 1/12/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/02/19/the-french-room-dallas-1-12-18/) - The French Room, in the Adolphus Hotel in downtown Dallas, just finished being restored to its original finish and re-opened in October 2017 after being closed 14 months. Gilded chandeliers and arches now preside over the high ceiling that used to house clouds and cherubs. It is a nice, elegant new look but it's formality
- [Hello Dumpling, Dallas, 1/24/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/03/22/hello-dumpling-dallas-1-24-18/) - Hello Dumpling is in a shopping center near several other casual restaurants. It is a moderate size place with a counter where you place your order, pay and then put a number in the stand on your table. They feature Chinese dumplings and noodles made on site. There is a good selection of stuffings but
- [La Victoria, Dallas, 11/2017 and 1/30/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/03/24/la-victoria-dallas-11-2017-and-1-30-18/) - La Victoria is a small place that looks like it was once a drive-in burger joint. However when you get inside it's light and airy with a number of stools at a counter and a half dozen large bare wood tables. Many windows let in lots of natural light, which matters as they are only
- [Bullion, Dallas, 1/30/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/03/26/bullion-dallas-1-30-18/) - Bullion is a very stylish and large place on the second floor of a high-rise downtown building. The restaurant, created by Chef Bruno Davaillon, juts out as a gold rectangle protruding from the second floor, which he calls a French brasserie. Shiny lacquered tables are outfitted with lots of banquette seating, except for the center tables,
- [The Mitchell, Dallas, 3/3/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/04/15/the-mitchell-dallas-3-3-18/) - The Mitchell is located in downtown Dallas. It has the feel of a bar with tables rather than the reverse. I had read another person's glowing write up of this more casual French place that would be a good option to the more formal ones newly 'opened' and recently written up here. Unfortunately when we
- [Purepecha Room in the Revolver Taco Lounge, Dallas, 3/7/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/04/17/purepecha-room-in-the-revolver-taco-lounge-dallas-3-7-18/) - The Purepecha Room is a small room for about 14 in the back of Revolver Taco Lounge. Opened in April 2017 it is run by Chef Regino Rojas who was a 2018 James Beard Award Semifinalist. It is meant to resemble his mother's kitchen and recipes he ate growing up. Indeed, his mother, Juanita Rojas,
- [Fachini, Dallas, 5/17/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/06/25/fachini-dallas-5-17-18/) - Fachini is a large second floor place in an upscale shopping village. I would advise using the valet parker near the entrance as parking in the u shaped lot is a nightmare. There didn’t seem to be a charge for this service. As you enter you find yourself in a good sized well lit bar
- [The Charles, Dallas, 6/12/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/06/27/the-charles-dallas-6-12-18/) - The Charles had just been open 5 weeks when we visited. It is a good sized place with their own parking lot and a valet. The room is divided by a low wall with a variety of dining table options on both sides. Some are booth seating and the table sizes and materials (stone, metal,
- [frank. (Underground) Dinner, Dallas, 7/29/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/09/21/frank-underground-dinner-dallas-7-29-18/) - frank. is an underground dinner party whose catch phrase is "food, to the point." You submit your interest in attending via their website and then 20 attendees were chosen by lottery ( or possibly by one of the cute dogs named Frank). Chefs Jennie Kelley and Ben Starr met at the MasterChef competition when they
- [Two Doors Down (Urbano Cafe), Dallas, 8/9/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/10/19/two-doors-down-urbano-cafe-dallas-8-9-18/) - Urbano Cafe has been around for 9 years, located in the shopping center that has Jimmy's Food Store. Owner Mitch Kauffman had tried several other locations before settling here. It is a small BYOB restaurant with fun choices but early this year they opened Two Doors Down (2DD) next door. It serves the same menu
- [E Bar Tex Mex, Dallas, 8/13/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/10/21/e-bar-tex-mex-dallas-8-13-18/) - E Bar is a medium sized place that serves Tex-Mex food. There is a small parking lot adjacent to the place as well as 3 spaces in front and otherwise parking is find as you can. Seating inside is in 2 areas divided by a large bar and there is patio dining, where they have
- [Petra and the Beast, Dallas, 9/1/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/10/29/petra-and-the-beast-dallas-9-1-18/) - Petra and the Beast opened last April and is two restaurants in one. During the week (closed Monday and Tuesday) they have a chalkboard menu where everything is a la carte for lunch and dinner but on Saturday night they produce a tasting menu for 18 lucky people. This menu included things not on
- [Macellaio, Dallas, 9/23/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/11/13/macellaio-dallas-9-23-18/) - Macellaio was opened in the end of June 2018 by David and Jennifer Uygur, the owners of the ultra popular Lucia. It is also in the Bishop Arts district but a more casual place with lots of small plates to share. There are a limited number of tables available for reservations and a large bar
- [Lucia, Dallas, 10/31/18 and 11/24/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2018/12/18/lucia-dallas-10-31-18/) - Lucia is in the Bishop Arts District in Dallas, a small chef owned Italian restaurant. It was opened in 2010 by Chef David Uygur and his wife Jennifer, who also serves as wine coordinator. There are just 32 seats in the place and is still a hard reservation to come by but there
- [Avila's, Dallas, 1/24/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/03/08/avilas-dallas-1-24-19/) - Instead of enjoying retirement, Anita and Octavio Avila opened a restaurant featuring family favorites in 1986. They have added new items as well as expanding their selection of beers since that time. They are at 4714 Maple Avenue in Dallas, near where "Little Mexico" still holds many locations but neighborhood change has brought a more
- [Bullion (update), Dallas, 2/20/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/03/12/bullion-update-dallas-2-20-19/) - It's been about a year since Frankie visited Bullion. The place has held up well and is still an elegantly appointed setting. It is really one of the prettiest places in Dallas to dine. Last time we encountered service issues and for the most part they were much better, however there were still some timing
- [Alamo Club, Dallas, 2/21/19 and 3/4/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/03/14/alamo-club-dallas-2-21-19/) - Our first visit was the fourth day in business for Alamo Club and the place was packed. It is located on lower Greenville in the space where the Blind Butcher had been. It is the brainchild of Austin Rodgers who has worked in the restaurant industry for many years and run several of Nick Badovinus'
- [Mac's Bar-B-Que, Dallas, 3/8/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/03/16/macs-bar-b-que-dallas-3-8-19/) - Mac's Bar-B-Que has been a regular spot in my Dallas dining scene and somehow I forgot to take Frankie and photograph. So when we last visited I got some photos to include on this series of Dallas posts. Chef and owner Billy McDonald put Mac's up for sale (2015) but that's been a while and based
- [Homewood, Dallas, 5/7/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/09/17/homewood-dallas-5-7-19/) - Homewood is Matt McCallister's newest venture following the closure of his successful FT33. It is more centrally located and has a more casual feel. When we first visited he had only been open a couple weeks. It is a bright and modern spot with large windows looking out on the patio and the busy street
- [Fauna, Dallas, 6/22/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/09/19/fauna-dallas-6-22-19/) - Fauna is the newest addition to Stephan Pyles Flora Street Cafe in the Dallas Arts District. It only seats 16 in the smaller dining room off to the side. The setting is dressier and quieter than the larger front room, with nice sized tables draped in lovely linens and appointed with comfy padded chairs. The
- [Beverley's Bistro & Bar, Dallas, 7/23/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/09/23/beverleys-bistro-bar-dallas-7-23-19/) - Beverley's is a good sized place that opened in March of this year. It serves American food on bare marble tables set on a beautiful tile floor. There are a few booths for seating but most is at tables with some spacing between them. A patio offers a few tables off to the side of
- [Cafe 43, Dallas, 7/24/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/09/25/cafe-43-dallas-7-24-19/) - Cafe 43 is the dining spot in George W. Bush Presidential library. It is a good sized place and you don't need to pay admission to the library to gain entrance to the cafe, but you will have to pay for parking on the SMU campus. The nice sized tables are slightly spaced and bare
- [Pepes & Mitos, Dallas,7/26/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/09/27/pepes-mitos-dallas7-26-19/) - Pepes & Mitos is a large place in Deep Ellum. The tables are covered with oilclothes and well spaced and good sized. The restaurant has several rooms and an enclosed outdoor patio with fans. In the entrance room you can see through to the kitchen and a counter houses a large selection of cold drinks.
- [Beverley's Bistro & Bar (update), Dallas, 8/13/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/10/28/beverleys-bistro-bar-update-dallas-8-13-19/) - We'd been to Beverley's Bistro and Bar a few weeks ago but looked forward to visiting again and trying some other things as well as having the delicious Steak Frites again. The menu had changed slightly during that time. We began this meal with some rye Old Fashioned cocktails. They were good.
- [El Vecino, Dallas, 7/28/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/09/29/el-vecino-dallas-7-28-19/) - El Vecino is a good sized place in a small shopping center in the Casa Linda area. The bare wood tables are well spaced and set with cloth napkins wrapped around the flatware. The colors are bright and the place is too, but there are windows all across the front to the outside free parking
- [Good Thyme Restaurant (update), Washburn, WI, 8/16/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/10/31/good-thyme-restaurant-update-washburn-wi-8-16-19/) - We visited Good Thyme Restaurant again on a Friday but this time opted not to have fish fry and instead try things off their regular menu. Nothing had changed in the physical facility and the service was friendly and efficient. We tried an appetizer with some martinis. The Wisconsin Cheese Curds were served with
- [The Anchor Bar, Superior, 6/1/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/07/11/the-anchor-bar-superior-6117/) - The Anchor Bar & Grill is a medium sized place with additional seating available on an outdoor patio, when weather permits. Tables are of varying sizes and there is a long bar with seating also. Most of the tables are large enough that small parties will often share them. It serves almost exclusively burgers with
- [La Meunière, Lyon, 12/12/18](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/02/03/la-meuniere-lyon-12-12-18/) - La Meunière is an old bistro with walls decorated with cooking implements and old pictures. On a mirror is a daily special to add to an already good sized menu, which includes some combo menus. The tables are close and bigger ones are shared by several parties. The low ceiling, no music in the background,
- [Il Corvo,  Seattle, 8/25/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/09/13/il-corvo-seattle-82517/) - Il Corvo is a small place where there is almost always a line to get in. I actually heard someone behind me exclaim happily that this was the first time the line hadn't been around the corner for her. The line was a mix of locals and tourists but definitely not for those on a
- [Willows Inn on Lummi Island, Washington, 8/25/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/09/15/willows-inn-on-lummi-island-washington-82517/) - The Willows Inn is several hours of driving north of Seattle and a short ferry ride to the small Lummi Island. The setting is lovely, overlooking the water and surrounded by greenery. The Inn has a few rooms available for rent on the property as well as some places on the island but not on the
- [The Steelhead Diner, Seattle, 8/26/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/09/18/the-steelhead-diner-seattle-82617/) - The Steelhead Diner is a large place right next to Pike Place Market. Two walls of windows look out over the crowds of people. Seating is in booths, bar counter and kitchen counter stools and tables. Decorations between the booths is with acrylic encased fly fishing lures and photos of lures also decorate the
- [Matt's in the Market, Seattle, 8/26/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/09/21/matts-in-the-market-seattle-82617/) - Matt's in the Market is on the second floor of a building overlooking the popular Pike Place Market. There are plenty of signs directing you to get there. We have been there for lunch a number of times and always enjoyed it so it was time to try it for dinner and that was a
- [Kate's Greek & American, Everett, WA./ 11/8/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/02/10/kates-greek-american-everett-wa-11-8-19/) - Kate's Greek & American restaurant is a medium sized colorful place on a busy street near lots of shops. Booths are on two long sides of the space with tables in the middle. The chairs are mostly different as are the table cloths. Windows to the street are on one end and the kitchen and
- [Willows Inn (update), Lummi Island, 11/8/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/02/12/willows-inn-update-lummi-island-11-8-19/) - It's been about 2 years since we visited Willows Inn and this time it was late fall as opposed to summer. The physical place hasn't changed but the fall means shorter days and disrupts the view from the dining room. It also means you can't have the starter courses outside on the porch and instead
- [Matt's in the Market (update), Seattle, 11/9/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/02/14/matts-in-the-market-update-seattle-11-9-19/) - It's been 2 years since we visited Matt's in the Market across form Pike Place Market. The nice sized bare wood tables are set with paper napkins and fairly well spaced considering that the place is not that large. At lunch they did have a couple specials to supplement the a la carte menu as
- [Canlis, Seattle, 11/9/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2020/02/16/canlis-seattle-11-9-19/) - Canlis is a large place on a hill overlooking Seattle. The interior and view from the windows is spectacular. The interior is filled with stone and wood with windows along many sides to enjoy the view. The tables are on different levels so all can look out. The well spaced good sized tables are covered
- [Suomi Restaurant, Houghton, MI, 8/19/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/11/09/suomi-restaurant-houghton-mi-8-19-19/) - Suomi is a large place with counter seating as well as tables in two rooms. They are a Finnish place that sells meals as well as baked goods to go. The restaurant building dates back to 1869, but was first used as a furniture store. Since then it has changed hands a number of times
- [The Fitz, Eagle River, MI, 8/18/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/11/07/the-fitz-eagle-river-mi-8-18-19/) - Fitzgerald's is most commonly known as 'The Fitz' and is the restaurant in the hotel of the same name. It is located on the shore of Lake Superior where you can watch boats in the distance or wind surfers right out the windows of the restaurant. The hotel only has about a dozen rooms but
- [Mikes Restaurant, Ironwood MI, 8/19/19](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2019/11/05/mikes-restaurant-ironwood-mi-8-19-19/) - Mikes is a small restaurant of about 9 tables and some counter stools. It bills itself as an Italian style place but they do serve breakfast all day. It has been in business for 30+ years with the current owner having it for 20 of those. Her name isn't Mike but the name stuck
- [Selden Standard, Detroit, 7/18/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/08/05/selden-standard-detroit-71817/) - Selden Standard is a large place offering seating at regular tables, high-top tables, on the patio and counter seating at the bar or kitchen area. We chose the kitchen area and had a wonderful time talking food with the two hard working chefs manning the wood oven and wood grill and also got to see
- [Mabel Gray, Detroit, 7/18/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/08/07/mabel-gray-detroit-71817/) - Mabel Gray is a medium-sized place. It is long rectangular restaurant with bench seating running the length of one side that is opposite the kitchen and bar areas. Tables are small and set fairly close but with enough room to be able to get out between them. It was packed with people the evening we
- [Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails, Detroit, 7/19/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/08/09/chartreuse-kitchen-cocktails-detroit-71917/) - Chartreuse is a fairly large place with a predominantly green theme. Green walls work nicely with the bare wood tables and natural wall decorations which include live and dried plants. Ceilings are high with exposed ductwork but noise level was not a problem since the place was not that full at lunch. A table of
- [Grey Ghost, Detroit, 7/19/17](https://diningwithfrankie.com/2017/08/11/grey-ghost-detroit-71917/) - Grey Ghost is a good sized place with a large bar area, small patio and dining room. The long bar has stool seating at the counter and additional counter seating that seemed available for walk-in diners. The partition this area backs up to forms the main dining room and a long seating bench is on

## Pages

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- [Penobscot](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/maine/penobscot/)
- [Stonington](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/maine/stonington/)
- [Blue Hill](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/maine/blue-hill/)
- [Deer Isle](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/maine/deer-isle/)
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- [Leland](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/michigan/leland/)
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- [Point Arena](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/ca-2/mendocino-ca/point-arena/)
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- [Baltimore](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/maryland/baltimore/)
- [Omaha](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/nebraska/omaha/)
- [Rhode Island](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/rhode-island/)
- [Providence](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/rhode-island/providence/)
- [Pawtucket](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/rhode-island/pawtucket/)
- [Middletown](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/rhode-island/middletown/)
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- [Manzanita](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/oregon/manzanita/)
- [Nehalem](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/oregon/nehalem/)
- [Cannon Beach](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/oregon/cannon-beach/)
- [Warrenton](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/oregon/warrenton-oregon/)
- [Wetmore](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/michigan/wetmore/)
- [Herbster](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/wisconsin-northern/herbster/)
- [Finger Lakes](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/new-york/finger-lakes/)
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- [Sullivans Island](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/south-carolina/charleston-sc/sullivans-island/)
- [Spooner](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/wisconsin-northern/spooner/)
- [Greenville, SC](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/south-carolina/greenville/)
- [Birmingham](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/alabama/birmingham/)
- [Gualala](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/ca-2/mendocino-ca/gualala/)
- [Louisville](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/kentucky/louisville/)
- [Richmond](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/virginia/richmond/)
- [Indianapolis](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/indiana/indianapolis/)
- [Columbus](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/oh/columbus/)
- [Pittsburgh](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/)
- [Madison](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/wisconsin-northern/madison/)
- [New York state](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/new-york/)
- [Hyde Park](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/new-york/hyde-park/)
- [Livingston Manor](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/new-york/livingston-manor/)
- [New Paltz](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/new-york/new-paltz/)
- [Calgary](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/calgary/)
- [Banff](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/calgary/banff/)
- [Cumberland](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/wisconsin-northern/cumberland/)
- [Toivola](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/michigan/tivola/)
- [Whidbey Island](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/washington-state/whidbey-island/)
- [Langley](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/washington-state/whidbey-island/langley/)
- [Clinton](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/washington-state/clinton/)
- [Taos](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/new-mexico/taos/)
- [Toledo](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/oh/toledo/)
- [Grand Rapids](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/michigan/grand-rapids/)
- [Boise](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/idaho/boise/)
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- [Gastonia](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/nc/gastonia/)
- [Blowing Rock](https://diningwithfrankie.com/category/nc/blowing-rock/)
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- [dessert drink menu](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/dessert-drink-menu/)
- [Josh Hermias](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/josh-hermias/)
- [La Roi Fou](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/la-roi-fou/)
- [Signature by Pierre Sang](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/signature-by-pierre-sang/)
- [Ryu Naito](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/ryu-naito/)
- [Kwen Liew](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/kwen-liew/)
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- [Hello Dumpling](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/hello-dumpling/)
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- [Taberna del Rey](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/taberna-del-rey/)
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- [LaBien Aparecida](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/labien-aparecida/)
- [Espero te Esquina](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/espero-te-esquina/)
- [Dos D Mayo](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/dos-d-mayo/)
- [Petra and the Beast](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/petra-and-the-beast/)
- [Chef Santi](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/chef-santi/)
- [Ernesto Ballarin](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/ernesto-ballarin/)
- [Ostaria da Rioba](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/ostaria-da-rioba/)
- [Val M. Cantu](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/val-m-cantu/)
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- [Dal Cavalier Gino](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/dal-cavalier-gino/)
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- [Antonion Sturiale](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/antonion-sturiale/)
- [Isaul Perez](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/isaul-perez/)
- [Aroma's Bistro](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/aromas-bistro/)
- [Ron Gastrobars](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/ron-gastrobars/)
- [Dalou's](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/dalous/)
- [Frank dinner](https://diningwithfrankie.com/tag/frank-dinner/)
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