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Not to be missed restaurants in Houston!
- Bayareafoodiei Jun 9, 2009 03:25 AM
I will be in Houston for a week in August and want to eat the best Houston has to offer. I need recs for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Da Marco's ( (Italian), lunch & dinner
Le Mistral (french), lunch, dinner & brunch
Rainbow Lodge (new american, wild game) lunch dinner and brunch
Voice (new american) breakfast, dinner
Reef (seafood) lunch, dinner
Catalan (spanish?) lunch, dinner
Hugo's (mexican-not tex mex) lunch, dinner, brunch
Textile (new american) dinner
Feast (british) lunch, dinner
Charivari (european) lunch, dinner
Off the top of my head, and all pretty upscale.
re: danhole
Thanks for the recs, now on to the websites to check out the menus.
re: Bayareafoodiei
Here's the website for Mary'z - excellent Lebanese food:
re: danhole
Since I know most of the CH Houston crowd Twitters and has their own website. Here is a requirement for you.
Not to be missed restaurants that are on the cheap ($20 and less). I don't care about libations as my wife and I always drink water.
I have all the taco trucks from Robb Walsh.
Phoenicia Deli
What are some others?
re: LewisvilleHounder
Marini's would easily fit that bill. I love their empanadas and haven't gotten a chance to hit Don Panza yet, so been curious to see how the two compare.
re: air
Is there a Marini's in Houston proper other than the one out in Katy? Also is tthe Katy the one to go to for the best empanadas. I believe you know I am after quality over convenience. I would drive to Katy if the quality and flavor is better. I have always wanted to go but never had the chance.
I believe this weekend we will hit up a few tacos trucks (on Robb Walsh's list), Cafe Caspian, Phoenicia Deli, Marinis, and perhaps V's Thai. I would love to go to Indika but our budget just isn't having that. I would rather blow it on Cafe Caspian....I have a very good source for Indian in Dallas and it is not a restaurant.
re: LewisvilleHounder
Marini's opened an additional location in the Westchase area, around Westheimer and Briarpark. I've only been to the Katy location though. I have heard that family members have been seen operating both locations, and I'd hope both are exactly the same.
I know this is a bit out of budget, but if you're at V's on a friday night, you should get the buffet. Most of the dishes there aren't on the menu. V will make anything much spicier if you ask.
re: LewisvilleHounder
Ha ha! I don't twitter, but I can give you a couple links to blogs that have some recs. Not saying I agree with all of it, and haven't eaten at a lot of them, but FWIW here are a couple:
Also if you go to the Eating Our Words blog on the Houston Press they have a category for $7, $13, and recession tips.
Hope this helps.
What kind of food are you drawn too? What part of the country are u coming in from? What part of Houston will u be staying?
Himalaya for sure. I don't care if you have a good source, it is awesome IMO.
I would do Vieng Thai on Long Point instead of V's.
For breakfast La Guadalupuna on Dunlavy I believe? Or Huarache Azteca in stafford. Both are mex breakfast.
Little Bigs burgers for awesome fries and good burger.
Xiongs on Bellaire for great Dumplings.
re: jscarbor
So how was your experience like? There is only one reason I can see someone disliking the food: you happened to eat there when V wasn't in the kitchen. Rare occasion though.
Also I have yet to see anyone else share their thoughts on V's besides myself, the regulars who have posted on B4-U-Eat, and Robb Walsh. And another anecdote: My friend who first brought me to V's lives closer to Vieng Thai. We used to go there whenever we craved Thai and after finding out about V's, we haven't been back ever since.
re: jscarbor
Tampico on Airline is a musty as well. The whole grilled snapper. Skip the add on's like shrimp unless you really want it because the fish is the main attraction.
Here's my two cents, as someone who moved from NYC a year ago. Italian here, on the whole, is very average. Da Marco's is good for Houston, but likely much better in San Francisco. My recommendations:
Breakfast (besides the breakfast taco stands that others will know about far more than me):
1) Empire Cafe -- pretty good brunch fare in an excellent atmosphere
2) Whataburger's potato taquitos --- I might get a lot of flack on this board for recommending this fast food, but the potato taquitos are one of the best breakfast items I've had in my dozens of brunches in New York and Houston. The difference in textures, salty, and sweet, with the tortilla, eggs, cheese, and fried (this is key) hashbrowns is otherworldly in my opinion.
1) Mark's -- Excellent New American and the Fleur de Lys of Houston (not as good as the best of San Francisco, but excellent nonetheless)
2) Hugo's--Fantastic Mexican Food
3) Indika's-- Truly innovative and unique Indian. The top-flight Indian chef uses southwestern ingedients to make authentic Indian cuisine. Great atmosphere to boot.
4) Kanowan-- One of the best Thai restaurants I've ever been to.
5) China View on Katy Freeway-- Okay, this one is special. I think New York City, despite it's large Chinatown, has largely inferior Chinese food. I know from San Francisco, you are spoiled, but this place is fantastic. The chef, despite it's shared parking lot with a La Quinta Inn, is a true master, with a very unique take on modern Chinese cuisine-- my favorite: salt and pepper-baked tofu with an apple cider soy sauce.
6) Ninfa's on Navigation--Lots of people on this board will say that it's not the same as it once was--which is likely true--but coming from New York City, where Tex-Mex is non-existent, this place was a revelation, and head over heels above any other Tex-Mex I've tried in Houston. Others might have their own Tex Mex favorites, but I'd go to at least one Tex-Mex on your trip.
7) Goode & Co. BBQ---excellent BBQ in a central location--I especially like their smoked duck. Pecan pie is fantastic there too
Other places I'd look into:
Van Loc --for excellent Vietnamese (Houston has a large Vietnamese population)
Grimaldi's --a bit of a trek in Sugar Land, but one of New York's best pizzerias just opened its first outpost in the country in Sugar Land, and it's just as good as the original.
re: sethnavajo
I have to agree that China View is an excellent choice.
I have never had the smoked duck at Goode Co., but I don't like the BBQ at all. Go to Pierson's & co, on T C Jester.
re: danhole
I had the duck at Goode Co. and I think it suffered from the same problem the rest of their barbque does, dried out and too much mesquite "flavor." To the Barbecue Inn post below I'll add fried oysters and the chicken fried steak. They sure know how to fry there.
re: James Cristinian
I really think the chicken fried steak at Barbecue Inn is one of the best I have ever had - but add lots of pepper to the gravy. It's a bit sweet. The pepper takes care of that, though! I have heard Triple A is actually better but I haven't tried it yet.
James, thanks for the heads up on the duck at Goode Co. I really like duck, but I don't like dried up poultry in any form!
re: James Cristinian
I'll have to try to oysters next time I'm there. Too bad I'm not a fan of cfs. I also recommend the fried oyster or shrimp po/boy at Jazzies Cafe on 19th. Like it better than B&Bs on Montrose and it is half the price! I hear they have a soft shell crab one now too, in season.
re: sethnavajo
I tried to go to China View but I could not stoop to actually order anything. I took one glance of the dining room and one glance of the menu, Americanized. My wife and I have been eating our way around the authentic Chinese restaurants in Dallas for quite some time. Our favorite and still unbeaten is Little Sichuan in Plano. Little Sichuan does have spicy dishes but also very light dishes as in fresh sauteed vegetables out of a restaurant owned garden. They also have seasonal white board dishes that rotate every few weeks.
We ended up going to Sichuan Cuisine but it is on par with Sichuanese in Plano. The dishes are a bit greasy but the flavors are almost a dead match. I like the idea of the Sichuan All You Can Eat Hot Pot. My wife and I ordered Dragon Wontons, Ma Po Tofu, Vegetable Trio in a Spicy Garlic Sauce and Fried Pig Intestines in Dried Chilies.
The Ma Po Tofu was a fairly common Sichuan dish and had the exact same flavors of Sichuanese. The serving size and price are a bit better as it is served enough for about four people in a Pyrex pie dish.
The Vegetable Trio in a Spicy Garlic Sauce had a well balance of sweet from the eggplant, spicy from the chili oil and savory from the garlic. This was our favorite dish.
The Dragon Wontons were ten small pork filled wontons in a light sauce of black seasame oil, black vinegar, and soy sauce.
The pork intestines had a nice crisp to them but had somewhat of an odd flavor as some offal meats do. The intestines were fried up with about a full pound of dried chilies, green onions, Sichuan peppercorns, chili oil and garlic. The amount of chilies was really unnecessary as no person would actually eat that many chilies. I am a chili head and I didn't eat half of them.
re: sethnavajo
Interesting to see the city from the perspective of a New Yorker. I'm making a note of your favorites for Chinese, Thai, Indian and Italian.
And I also appreciate the tip about the duck at Goode Co. As a Texan, I think their brisket, ribs and sausage and "sauce" are embarrassingly awful and it's my fervent hope that I never have to go there again.
But if for some reason I am forced to, I'll definitely try the duck.
So thanks.
re: sethnavajo
Cafe 101 on Westheimer has really good "Americanized Chinese." And they deliver!
As a fairly recent transplant from the Bay Area (and on the poorer side of the income scale), I highly recommend some of my Houston favorites:
Barbacoa and huevos rancheros: La Jaliciense on Yale and 14th.
Lengua tacos at El Ultimo Taco truck on Antoine and Long Point
Jellyfish/seafood salad at Vietnamese resturant Que Huong on Wilcrest and Beechnut
Palak Paneer and naan at Himalaya on Hilcroft and 59
Fried chicken and fried shrimp at The Barbeque Inn on Crosstimbers and ?
Quiche and biscuit with red eye ham at T'afia Sat morn market
You won't find better good pizza outside of the SFBA so I wouldn't bother. But the above restaurants have kept us going for the last year. Have fun! Love it for what it is!
Segari's on Shepherd for fried shrimp. Its on the more expensive side of fried shrimp but it is the best I have had.
My can't miss in Houston for overall meal and experience is T'afia. While there are a few dishes there I could have skipped, it is overall a fantastic experience, especially given that it's in the middle of BBQ and Tex-Mex country!
I wouldn't call them "can't miss" options, but other options for a quick bite, lunch, etc include Istanbul Grill and the huge marketplace Central Market (you could pick up some ready made options, or pick up meats, cheeses, fruit, and make your own lunch) My favorite for morning relaxation with coffee is Inversion Cafe, on Montrose.
For dessert, I would say Raindrop Chocolate is a don't miss-some of the best chocolates I've ever had, as well as great gelato.
re: orthorunner
For the record,, sadly,, the Raindrop Chocolate shop on Waugh is no longer in business.. I would suggest the Chocolate Bar on Alabama,, and for the best gelato in town,, Gelato Blu on Memorial..
re: bornie
So sorry to hear that!! I moved to NYC a year ago so I didn't know...but it was definitely on par with some of the best places here in the city.
Houston is known for its Vietnamese food, especially the noodle soups.
I've gone to quite a few Vietnamese places but Kim Noodle House is my favorite. Its a nice small restaurant off Beltway 8 and West Road in the Jersey Village area of Houston. They have a big variety of noodle soups as well as other types of Vietnamese food.
I like it because the food there is cooked with many fresh herbs. It tastes very healthy and is very filling.
I usually order my usual Chicken Noodle Soup, which is loaded with fresh chicken, rice noodles, and herbs. It is delicious.
They also have Spring rolls, pork, shrimps, steamed rice wraps, steak, etc all served with the signature fish sauce, if you have a friend or family member who prefers to eat something other than soup.
While they're not really restaurants, you'd be missing out to not visit Central Market or the original Spec's Liquor store in Midtown. Take my word for it. You'll love it.
re: Jaymes
I agree with Syd (oops, n29_w95) -- Central Market should not be missed (and you can eat well there too) and Spec's is one of the biggest liquor stores in the country -- the selection is second to none.
For truly authentic, Texas-diner style breakfasts, find a Kelly's Country Cookin' - there are several locations, easily found by their big green sign. This is a breakfast that will stay with you all day, served by big-haired waitresses that call you "hon" and keep your coffee cup full. They serve biscuits as big as a cat's head -- the number of pickup trucks in the parking lot tell the rest of the story.
The Fountain View Diner is wonderful to mingle with the locals for breakfast, and later in the day, terrific burgers.
though not a morning person i adore breakfast. you didn't mention where you are staying (or perhaps i missed it) but these two places are located downtown.
1. baby barnaby's - this is located at 604 fairview. 713-522-4229; both the food and the atmosphere are lovely. their green eggs (with a mixture of spinach, cheeses, and other yummies) are delicious. bob's healthy plate, with egg whites and friut, actually makes me glad to be eating healthy because it is done so well. often healthy = tasteless or dry. not the case here. plus they offer fresh squeezed orange juice...always a plus.
2. the breakfast klub- this is located at 3711 travis st; if you are in the mood for some fabulous southern food this is the place. the menu is inventive and everything i have had so far is delicious. word of warning...if you go on the weekend be prepared to wait, but trust me. it's worth the wait.
for lunch or dinner i forgot to mention Hugo's. it's located on the corner of westheimer and mandell. this is the same hugo from backstreet cafe, but this restaurant centers on the authentic mexican food of his childhood. both ceviches that i tried were divine, and the lobster tacos are to die for. try their sangria...he gets it just right. not too sweet, not too fruity. have a lovely stay in houston!
re: sungrumble
Several folks have mentioned Hugo's. Houston is really lucky to have such a good, upscale Mexican place. They're hard to find, even in big cities.


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Drago Centro
- Address:
525 S. Flower St., Suite 120
Los Angeles, CA 90071Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
ItalianPrice: $30 and under
Drago Centro
- Dining Style: Fine Dining
- Website: http://www.dragocentro.com/
- Phone: (213) 228-8998
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm
Dinner: Sunday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,JCB,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Italian
- Executive Chef: Celestino Drago
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
- Private Party Facilities: We have a variety of options to host your private event. Please contact us at (213) 228-8998 for additional information.
-Flower Room seats up to 16 guests
-Vault Room seats up to 42 guests
-Garden Room seats up to 60 guests for a sit down dinner
and accommodates 110 for cocktail reception.
-Glass room accommodates 50 for a cocktail reception.
- Private Party Contact: Betty Cardenas 213 228 8998x
Getting there
- Cross Street: In City National Plaza between 5th & 6th street.
- Public Transit: We are conveniently located near the 7th Street/Metro Center Station which provides access to the Red, Purple, Blue, and Expo Metro Rail Lines.
- Parking: Valet
- Parking Details: The entrance to the underground parking structure is located on the South-West corner of 5th and Flower Streets. Valet parking is located inside the parking structure on Level A. Elevator access to Drago Centro from Level A is provided.
Lunch Valet: 11am - 5pm: $5 for 3 hours maximum.
Dinner Valet: 5pm - 3am: Free for 4 hours maximum.
Guests who stay beyond the validated hours will be charged the posted rates.
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Chef Celestino Drago has created a menu representative of the cultural diversity of Italy. The concept of "Contemporary Italian Cuisine", emphasizes local dishes, fresh, high quality ingredients and old flavors that have defined Italian cuisine for centuries and which are revisited to create a truly eclectic menu. The extensive menu is a la carte and offers daily specials featuring many unique items. DRAGO Centro offers a diverse and extensive selection of premium wines from Italy and around the world.Continued
DRAGO Centro's unique interior is designed by acclaimed Los Angeles based designer Stanley Felderman, who is internationally renowned for creating modern buildings, interiors and product with a playful twist.
DRAGO Centro's unique interior is designed by acclaimed Los Angeles based designer Stanley Felderman, who is internationally renowned for creating modern buildings, interiors and product with a playful twist.
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Drago Centro reviews from OpenTable diners
204 reviews since July 31, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.3
- Ambiance4.4Noise LevelModerate
fit for foodies (122)special occasion (111)notable wine list (86)good for groups (80)romantic (68)great for lunch (43)neighborhood gem (42)great for outdoor dining (33)hot spot (29)vibrant bar scene (25)scenic view (17)late-night find (13)great for brunch (6)kid-friendly (2)Show More
- Excellent!OpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 11/26/2014Everything about this restaurant is wonderful! Food is great, our waiter was very attentive, all the staff were nice and very professional.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A lovely place that is formal by LA standards.LunchDined on 11/23/2014We went on a Sunday evening and it was slow which is no surprise in the city for a more upscale restaurant. The ambience is great and the lighting is fabulous. We were seated immediately and the waiter came by quickly. He was ok, not great. The service was fine but he seemed like he'd rather be elsewhere. The menu has enough selections but the food was definitely less than amazing. My daughters salmon was good, but half way through it became something else! It appeared to be frozen. The manager removed it from the bill which was unexpected and he by the way he a treasure. Worth a trip but don't get the salmon. Try the branzino if you want fish. It's outstanding.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- wine was especially so good !KathyDined on 11/21/2014I reservered here for business meeting. They really liked this place! Thank you so much ! We ordered la violis, stake, some pasta. Everything was good ! Especially wine and stake ! :DSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- BarbaraVIPDined on 11/18/2014This food was good. The restaurant was very pretty. It was too noisy. Hard to talk.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- foodOpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 11/15/2014Scallops undercooked and bitter tasting. Overpriced.Special Features:
- Always and consistently greatgreat2dineDined on 11/15/2014We'll keep going back. A bit of New York in downtown. I wouldn't say a hotspot it's a bit more elegant.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- DragonVIPDined on 11/15/2014Excellent food service and ambience. Parking is great and convenient. Manager visited our table and was gracious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Downtown GemcheckpleaseDined on 11/14/2014Wonderful evening! First of all, complimentary valet parking downtown was a treat! The staff is amazing, they are friendly, knowledgeable and completely spoiled us without being intrusive. The pappardelle, roasted pheasant & morel mushrooms, the short rib ravioli, roasted butternut squash, ricotta agnolotti & brown butter foam - beautifully presented and delicious. There is an incredible vibe the minute you walk in the door - as if everyone, the staff and the patrons are enjoying a very special evening!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday DinnerGregDined on 11/14/2014Perfect in every way for a romantic and delicious dinner. A new favorite.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- An all-around excellent dinnerOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 11/8/2014Great food, service and atmosphere. One of the few times when expectation matched the experience. Thank you for making this birthday dinner a very memorable occasion, A grateful boyfriendSpecial Features:
- Dinner before Kings gameDanoVIPDined on 11/8/2014We had just been to Drago Centro for a birthday dinner in their private room (The Flower Room) and had a wonderful time so we decided to try it for an early dinner before the Kings game (and win!) on Saturday. Seated promptly, white napkins replaced with black napkins, and drinks arrived quickly. My wife and I enjoyed the kale salad but had asked that they mix in some arugula which they did. We both had the mushroom risotto and it was again delicious. Our guests greatly enjoyed their salads and entrees as well. The whole experience was very nice. We will be back soon I hope.Special Features:
- Pasta not up to snuffSes123VIPDined on 11/6/2014I arrived late, due to traffic. The staff were excellent about getting me out in time for my performance. I am not sure if that was why the pasta was not up to Drago's usual standard, but the butternut squash agniotti were very "pastey" and not at all up to Drago's usual standard. I hope that there standards are not falling, as their pastas used to be excellent
- Great Business VenuejrbrucejrDined on 11/4/2014Wasn't so great as a romatic couples dinner. The well intentioned service was over-powering, and pressured. Decide on this, decide on that, and they were not busy at all in the early weekday evening. Of our 3 appetizers and 2 entrees, all but 1 of the entrees were wonderful. The by-the-glass wine was a disappointingly small pour, particularly for the price, and the bottle wine list, while huge, is for the most part very expensive.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- SURPASSED EXPECTATIONS!cinybinyVIPDined on 11/2/2014Chose Drago for my birthday dinner and couldn't have been more pleased! Ben, our server, was extraordinary! The food was terrific -- papparadelli, truffle chicken, sausage penne! All really top-notch! Burrata appetizer really delicious. Also pleased with portion size. A special night -- would definately return.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great ExperienceOpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 11/1/2014I took a large party there following a big event and the experience was tremendous. The food, service, and the wine were all outstanding, and the manager (Vincenzo Porcu) made sure we had a great evening. Highly recommend.Special Features:
- BLJ1Dined on 11/1/2014Beautiful, big city restaurant. Food is "meh", service is great.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- EXCELLENT FOOD AND WINEOpenTable Diner Since 2006Dined on 11/1/2014La Carne Cruda appetizer, i garganelli and la bistecca entrees and il tiramisu for desert. Everything was delicious. However, the bistecca portion was smaller than I would have liked. The garganelli was AWESOME! The tiramisu was not very traditional....it was not cake-like and moist. It was very flat, and more similar to ice cream. Good, but not the tiramisu I was looking for. Still a great dinner.Special Features:
- a new go-to place!LAphilfanVIPDined on 11/1/2014This is definitely my new go-to place for pre-show dining. I went here before attending the LA Philharmonic. I don't find Italian food very exciting in general, but Drago has changed my mind. They offered frappato by the glass which is rare and was one of the pleasant surprises I found dining at Drago, another being 4 hours free valet. It's a beautiful restaurant with fantastic cuisine and impeccable service.Special Features:
- Best pasta in LANeilEDined on 10/25/2014All the food ordered by our table (including branzino and chicken) were reported to be excellent, but everyone agreed that my pasta dish excelled. Their sauces were exquisite but the pasta itself was fresh and the perfect texture. Don't skip the bombolinos for desert.Special Features:
- justxjessVIPDined on 10/24/2014Definitely request a seat outside.. It's beautiful! Food was amazing and everyone working there is always so nice. Pleasant experience every time. Valet is complementary for 4 hours.. Super convenient.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 10/23/2014It was challenging to figure out where to park but once we were there the food was terrific and the service attentive but not overly so.
- Nice atmosphere, OK foodjackiwackiDined on 10/20/2014This is a good restaurant for business lunches. The food is good, but not great. The portions are on the small side. I was still hungry when I left. I recommend getting a salad or appetizer with the entree. It has a very comfortable yet upscale atmosphere. Not quite as noisy as the current trend in restaurants.Special Features:
- Terrific Service!svblimeDined on 10/18/2014We came here to celebrate our one year anniversary. I ordered the parpadelle with pheasant which was very rich but delicious. The pasta was al dente! My boyfriend ordered the farfalle with a vodka sauce that was good as well, but I preferred mine. The tiramisu was probably the only thing I didn't like. The food was pretty good, but I thought the service was outstanding. Their mise en place was on point. One thing was that we requested to speak with sommelier, but he never showed up at our table. Our waiter (forgot his name) was such a nice guy. We found a chip in our wine glass, and he ended up comping our wine. I would definitely return again. The ambiance was great for a nice dinner, and in a good location to go bar hopping after.Special Features:
- DeliciousLvgirlDined on 10/18/2014We had a group of 10. They placed us in a beautiful private room with a circular table. Everyone could talk and laugh. Very very enjoyableSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- A great downtown dining experienceKathleenVIPDined on 10/18/2014Our dinner was delicious. The service was very friendly and the staff was very knowledgeable about the menu and the wine offerings. Parking was easy and they validate, so it doesn't cost so much to come downtown for dinner.Special Features:
- Superb italian farebzrmDined on 10/17/2014What an overall excellent Italian food restaurant located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Superb food and wine service. Number of menu items available a plus and delicious. Consistently wonderful dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great place in downtown LAGrimalowerDined on 10/17/2014Great restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. The food and the service were impeccableSpecial Features:
- Never disappointstinitaVIPDined on 10/15/2014I have not had a single bad meal here-it's one of my favorite places! Our waiter, Stefano made perfect wine pairing choices for our courses.Special Features:
- Delicious Food and Good Servicewaggles15Dined on 10/14/2014The food was very good, made with care and fresh ingredients. Authentic Italian done well.Special Features:
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A Jacksonville intersection has been partially closed so crews can repair a major water leak.
According to city officials, traffic is being diverted around portions of the Henderson Drive and Doris Avenue intersection. City officials are advising drivers to find an alternate route that does not include that intersection.
The repairs are expected to take most of Thursday, and are being expedited to protect the water lines and lessen the impact of traffic, officials said.
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MIAMI (AP) - Medical researchers are working with community leaders to improve cancer screenings in Miami's Little Haiti where cervical cancer rates are higher than in neighboring areas.
Researchers found that women in Little Haiti had cervical cancer at a rate four times that of non-Haitian black women in Miami-Dade County and twice the rate of women in heavily Hispanic Hialeah.
They also found that breast cancer cases tended to be more advanced by the time they were diagnosed in women in Little Haiti than in women from other Miami-Dade County communities.
University of Miami researchers and community leaders tell The Miami Herald (http://bit.ly/wMstAV ) that fears about alerting immigration authorities and language and cultural barriers keep many Haitian women from getting the cancer screenings that have led to declines in U.S. cancer deaths.
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- Rare polaroids and snapshots of Jean-Michel Basquiat are on view in Los Angeles. See a selection at Vanity Fair.
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The project, called "The 3rd I" and organized by a new Qatari museum called Mathaf: Arab Museum of Modern Art, will involve the camera taking pictures at one-minute intervals with the images being streamed to a computer database and then appearing in different sequences, some in real time, on monitors in an exhibition space in Doha between December and May.
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BILOXI, Miss. (AP) - A key U.S. government official said Friday the moratorium on deepwater oil drilling likely won't be extended past Nov. 30, but whether it is cut short will be entirely up to the industry.
Michael Bromwich, director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement, told The Associated Press during a break in a public forum in coastal Mississippi that the industry must comply with current and soon-to-be-imposed safety regulations.
He said the government is mindful of the impact the moratorium has had on communities that rely on offshore drilling. But it must also be concerned about the impact from the April 20 Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico that killed 11 workers and led to 206 million gallons of oil spewing from BP PLC's undersea well.
Bromwich hopes to report to Interior Secretary Ken Salazar in coming weeks and possibly make recommendations on the scope and duration of the moratorium.
He said that among the options the government could consider would be lifting the moratorium early or lifting it with conditions. "There really haven't been any discussions about lengthening it," Bromwich said.
At the forum in Biloxi at a convention center across the street from the beach along the Gulf, Bromwich heard from industry experts and elected officials about oil spill response methods and concerns over the deepwater drilling moratorium.
Gary Rook, technical director for Edison Chouest Offshore, said that more than four months after the rig explosion, concerns remain about the ability of the industry to respond to another disaster. He said there needs to be better equipment, more rapid response and more resources dedicated to disaster preparedness.
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Bromwich told the panel that the "industry must develop more effective oil spill response techniques."
Meanwhile, BP is inching closer to plugging its well for good.
The so-called bottom kill operation in which mud and cement will be pumped in through a relief well to seal the busted well from the bottom was initially supposed to occur in early August. Rough weather, a decision to remove the failed blowout preventer first, testing procedures and other factors caused a number of delays.
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HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) -- Efforts to revitalize The Ice House in downtown Harrisonburg are underway.
In addition to apartments, the building will also house businesses, restaurants and offices.
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Phase two has recently begun as it will include both businesses and restaurants.
The first floor will include businesses such as a brewery, deli shop, yoga and Pilates studio and a vintage jewelry shop, to name a few.
The top two floors will have 34 apartment buildings.
Barrey Kelley, the developer of The Ice House, said these plans have been in the work for more than seven years.
They hope to have residents ready to move in this August and plan to have the entire project complete by December 31.
Kelley said this project is expected to cost about $11 million to complete.
Harrisonburg received a grant of $500,000 from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, in the hopes of revitalizing the downtown area.
"You have your work, you have your home and then you have a third place and that is a place you want to hang out and spend some time in and I think that is what we are trying to define in this ice factory, as well as in downtown Harrisonburg," said Kelley.
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You spunky little TART! That's what I'd say to this guy who has major sour cherry on the front and rich tobacco and smoke on his back end. He's sort of a dirty bastard, but also I want to put him in my mouth. FRESH!
Scala, Ciro Rosso Classico Superiore 2011 (Calabria, Italy) $12
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Chef: Josh Blakely
Food Menu
Tikka Masala Popcorn $4
"Crack" Pretzels $4
Fried Pickled Eggplant $5
Chickpea & Anchovy Crostini $5
Local Pastrami Croquettes $5
Costa Rican Deviled Eggs $6
Rosemary & Thyme Olives $7
Caesar Salad w/ Boquerones $9
Smoked Pork Belly Sliders $9
Cuban Grilled Cheese Sandwich $9
Chicken Wings Confit In Duck Fat $10
Angostura Meatballs $11
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Burrata, Serrano Wrapped Drunken Peaches
Buffalo Sweetbreads, Shaved Celery, Blue Goat Cheese
General Tso's Octopus
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Shrimp & Grits w/Red Eye Gravy
Asparagus & Ramps, Poached Egg, Shaved Pecorino
Tempura Soft Shell Crab, Pickled Ramp Ranch
Creole Shrimp Acras, Mango & Lime Jam, Fried Curry Leaves
Scotch Drunken Carrot & Ginger Soup
Fernet Braised Pork Belly, Mustard Greens
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Beautiful Luxury Villa with 4 bedrooms, Private pool, Courtyards and Gardens.
The luxury Villa is ideally located close to fantastic sandy beaches ( protected nature reserve) and with beautiful views over the Nuevo Portil Golf Course. The Villa has been recently decorated and furnished with all mod cons to make your holiday as relaxing as possible.
There are two double/twin bedrooms on the ground floor with bathroom and an extra Queen size bed located in the guest wing with ensuite bathroom. Ground floor also comprises kitchen, dining and separate WC with access onto the garden at the back.
The luxury master bedroom is located on the first floor with ensuite bathroom and a very large terrace with spectacular (private) views over the golf course. All three bathrooms have a bath and shower.
You could spend your vacation simply relaxing by the private pool with its own shower and BBQ or dining in the private courtyard.
If you are looking for more activities the beach is 5 mins away and definitely recommended during the day or for a stroll in the early evening. A boardwalk runs along the beach which gives a great view of the Spit and Marina at El Rompido.
We have further Information on the many activities available in the area in the Villa and there is a tourist information office located in Punta Umbria nearby.
We have a discount if you would like to book for two weeks or more.
- Suitability:
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
- wheelchair accessible
About Sarah Hartney
We are a British family living overseas and count Spain as our family home.
Sarah Hartney purchased this villa in 2003
Why Sarah Hartney chose Nuevo Portil
The Villa is our family home so it is very important to us that it is well looked after and maintained so that our Guests have a relaxing holiday, enjoying the Villa as we do.
What makes this villa unique
The beaches are amazing, the Villa is fantastic and private.....what can we say? You will have a wonderful holiday!


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Dundee United have selection problems for their Co-operative Insurance Cup third round tie at Ross County on Wednesday evening. Manager Peter Houston is already without long-term casualties Mihael Kovacevic and Danny Swanson, and the pair could now be joined on the sidelines by up to three more players. The Arabs will be aiming to bounce back immediately from their weekend four-goal defeat at defending Scottish Premier League champions Rangers against the club they famously overcame in the Scottish Cup final last May.
Opponents Ross County recorded their first home league win of the season against Stirling Albion at the weekend, with Gary Wood scoring twice in a 3-1 success, and have already seen off both Livingston and St Mirren in previous rounds of the competition.
"Conway is really struggling," Arabs boss Peter Houston told The Courier. "Douglas and Kenneth will both miss Wednesday's game and the weekend league match against St Johnstone. However, David Goodwillie trained today despite picking up a knock at Ibrox, David Robertson should be okay, while Danny Cadamarteri is fully fit again after recovering from a couple of knocks. We had a good training session and there is loads of stuff we will be going through on Tuesday with regards to the match against Ross County."
Ross County are without the suspended Michael Gardyne, while fellow strikers Steven Craig and Andrew Barrowman are also missing due to injury.
Ross County (from): McGovern, Malin, Boyd, Flynn, Gregersen, McCormack, Miller, Morrison, Brittain, Corcoran, Kettlewell, Lawson, Scott, Vigurs, Brewster, Di Giacomo, Smith, Wood
Two goals at the weekend to earn his side their first home league win of the season.
Defenders Barry Douglas (ankle ligaments) and Garry Kenneth (calf) both limped out of the action in the defeat at Ibrox and are already expected to miss the game in Dingwall. Meanwhile, Craig Conway is currently struggling with a medial ligament strain and is considered very doubtful after also missing out at Rangers on Saturday.
Dundee United (from): Pernis, Dixon, Dillon, Dods, Conway, Gomis, S. Robertson, D. Robertson, Buaben, Cadamarteri, Severin, Daly, Goodwillie, Shala, Russell, Mentel
Will be looking to get back on the mark and send the Arabs safely into the next round.
Ross County - Morton (A); Dundee United - St Johnstone (H)
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Stadium price is rising, but by how much?
When you build a bowl-shaped stadium, you wind up with a fantastic facility for football.
But as construction crews finished the concrete concourse that wraps around Investors Group Field, some observers noticed a problem with the design: There was no way to get fans on and off the field.
During a football game, you want to separate fans from the playing surface. But during a concert by, say, Taylor Swift or Paul McCartney, it's nice to have a few thousand people in front of the stage.
So before the stadium opened, construction crews tore holes out of the concrete and installed metal staircases that allow fans to get down to the field level during concerts.
The total cost of this little change? A few hundred-thousand dollars. The precise figure is known only to the Winnipeg Football Club and presumably BBB Stadium Inc., the organization responsible for building Investors Group Field.
Neither of those entities has revealed the price of retrofitting the stadium to handle concerts -- or any other changes to a building that was supposed to cost $200 million to build.
That number is out of date. Earlier this week, Bomber interim president and CEO Wade Miller said it will cost $350,000 to upgrade Investors Group Field's inferior press box. A corporate sponsorship will cover the cost.
The club may be on the hook for the concert retrofitting as well, according to statements made this week by BBB Stadium president Phil Sheegl. "There are no costs to BBB over the $200 million," he said in an email statement.
For those of you keeping score, Investors Group Field was supposed to have a guaranteed maximum price of $190 million. But the price tag rose $10 million when BBB Stadium took out a loan to cover some stadium amenities.
That price tag has risen at least another half-million bucks, when you add the cost of fixing the badly designed press box to the concert retrofit. And the figure may rise even further, because there appear to be additional costs incurred by the Bombers.
"The Winnipeg Football Club has made significant additional investments for equipment and other leasehold improvements to Investors Group Field," a spokesman for Premier Greg Selinger said this week.
What are those improvements? The Winnipeg Football Club won't say. How much did they cost? Again, the club is silent.
What is known is when the responsibilty for building Winnipeg's new football stadium was transferred from Creswin Properties to the club itself, changes were made to the stadium design. And in the construction business, change orders are expensive. A guaranteed maximum price for any facility is only as good as the contract that governs the deal.
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Sheegl said in a brief interview this week BBB Stadium and the Bombers are trying to settle the latter issue. "There are relatively minor design issues with the stadium, which are currently being addressed, and we are working toward resolution," he added in a statement Thursday.
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But the Winnipeg Football Club also has a considerable amount of work to do when it comes to earning back the trust of Winnipeg football fans, who remain angry about being misled about the completion of the new stadium, among, well, many things.
Remember, the reason this city has a new football stadium is because governments grew tired of bailing out a near-bankrupt Blue Bombers organization every couple of years. A new stadium packed with additional revenue streams was supposed to end that situation.
But now the Bombers must pay back $95 million worth of loans, plus interest. Add in the extra strain of hiring Winnipeg Transit and police officers on game day, the additional capital required for concert retrofitting and who knows what else and... well, the team could be in tough.
The province says the Bombers can handle the additional load. But it would be nice to know the precise size of that load. After all, Winnipeg has had enough stadium surprises.
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Comments about GE 30" Stainless Built-In Gas Cooktop:
I feel the flame is inadequate. Comparing flame height with other brands,I find that this cooktop does not measure up for the BTUs it possesses. Even with the "power boil," it takes too long to boil water.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Great product
By Sandy
from St Charles, IL
About Me Casual Cook
Best Uses
Great product. Replaced all my 16 yr old GE Profile white appliances with stainless.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Simple but effective
By jmundt
from Austin, TX, United States
This cooktop is very basic but does the trick. It doesn't boil water super fast, but other than that it works fine.
What's not to like?
By willrog
from Anthem, AZ
Bought this product about a month ago, and it is wonderful: large burners, easy to clean, lots of grillwork for moving pots and pans from one burner to another....
Great cooktop
By JT43
from Franklin, TN, United States
We have used this for 3 months and love it. It looks great and works better.
looks great, but needs more BTUs
By jjbb
from San Antonio, TX, United States
This is a good entry level gourmet gas range. I was hoping for more BTUs, but it definitely beats electric.
GE Name brand
By DonnaohDonna
from Fairview, TX, United States
Looks and operation are better than expected with the different burner sizes.
Adds a nice touch!
By Jacek
from Chicago, IL, United States
I recently remodeled my kitchen on a budget. This product was what I was looking for in my need to upgrade. I'm quite happy with it so far.
Cooking King... Love IT ..
By Ameet009
from Phoenix, AZ, United States
We like it a lot as it does it work perfect..I heard about GE appliances NOT good but they are totally wrong. Specially my wife loves it , it means good food ..:)
Great Features
By Dunkie
from Southlake, TX, United States
I switched from electric to gas and am so glad I that did. I appreciate how easy it is to turn burners on.
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