Restaurant :: The Happy Fork

Feb

2011

Palomino serves up American Bistro food in Westwood

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This American Bistro has valet parking and excellent service. You will find a good selection of standard fare here and some with a little twist. The steak and frites are quite good as are the flatbread pizzas. I enjoyed the proscutto and pesto flatbread, and rotisserie chicken entree. They have a large bar where you can order the complete menu, and a comfortable main dining room with decent noise level even when crowded.

Palomino has valet parking which is a must for Westwood. Check out their website for hours, happy hour specials,and more.

UPDATE: I just found out they are a national chain. We’ll award them extra points for being a chain and being damn good :)

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Location:10877 Wilshire Blvd,Los Angeles,United States

Categories : 3 Forks, CA, Fork on the Road, Los Angeles County

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Feb

2011

Venticello Ristorante serves stand out Italian in Nob Hill

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Venticello Ristorante design is intimate and comfortable, with a kitchen staff that serves superior and innovative northern Italian cuisine. On this night we had a wonderful corner table by the window with a nice view of the bay to compliment our outstanding meal.

We were a group of four and created a virtual tasting menu featuring mushroom ravioli, roast lamb, gnocchi, pizza with arugula and panchetta. The wine list is diverse and compatible with most budgets. I found a 2004 Barberro for $ 42 which rounded out the meal. Overall, this spot is one of my new favorites in San Francisco.

Venticello is only a 5 minute cab ride from Union Square and, if the weather is nice, a great 15 minute walk. If you are walking, plan your route carefully if hills are not your friend.

The restaurant seats 115 but it’s design can accommodate various group sizes for private events and would be great for business dinners.

Location:
Venticello Ristorante
1257 Taylor St
(between Clay St & Washington St)
San Francisco, CA 94108
(415) 922-2545

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Categories : 4 Forks, CA, Fork on the Road, Northern California

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Feb

2011

Max’s Restaurant serves deli food to locals and tourists

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For lunch they serve all the expected deli choices. I enjoyed the turkey with cranberry cream cheese and their matzo ball soup. The soup hit the spot, but wouldn’t qualify as grandmas best. The sandwich with wax bean salad was outstanding and large enough to split.

Above is a pic of a cup of their matzo ball soup.

Their website is way overdone and difficult to use but lists locations and has menus to view.

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Categories : 3 Forks, CA, Fork on the Road, Northern California, The Happy Fork reviews

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Feb

2011

Lori’s Diner serves home cooking in the fog city

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I didn’t find time for any meals at Lori’s Diner on this trip, but all of my past experiences have been good ones. They serve tasty breakfasts and traditional diner food – burgers, patti melts, milk shakes and more. There are a few locations in San Francisco, including the SFO Airport so you are bound to bump into one. If you dining solo, the counter is the place to be. Some locations open 24 hours.

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Location:336 mason street, san Francisco, ca 94102

Categories : 3 Forks, Fork on the Road, Northern California, The Happy Fork reviews

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Feb

2011

Brodard Chateau

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A few decades ago Garden Grove officially received the nickname Little Saigon to recognize the Vietnam influence on the community. One beneficial outcome for us foodies is the plethora of good Asian eateries, Brodard Chateau being one of the nicest ones.

This weeks lunch coincided with Chinese New Year which explained this shrine on display in the restaurant foyer.

The actual lunch was wonderful and included the mouth watering duck spring roll, shrimp crepe appetizer, and salt and pepper calamari. Next trip I would get the salt and pepper shrimp and bring more friends so I can share more dishes!

Visit their website for hours and location

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Location:San Diego Fwy,Inglewood,United States

Categories : 3 Forks, Orange County, Southern California, The Happy Fork reviews

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Oct

2007

Border Grill

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This place I really like – The southwestern menu is great, the atmosphere is casual and hip. The web site features information about the chefs, the restaurant, cookbooks and radio show. Also has a listing of upcoming special events at the restaurant with a recipe or two.

Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger create the “world cuisine” featured at The Border Grill and their other restaurant, Ciudad.

House made Guacamole, Ceviche, and Green Corn Tamales are all great starters. Grilled Skirt Steak, Pork Chops and Pescado Veracruzano are mouth watering.

Originally reviewed in 5/31/1998
What To Order: Ceviche

Border Grill
This information was accurate at the time of posting, but it’s always a good idea to call ahead or visit the website to confirm hours, location and other details.

http://www.bordergrill.com
1445 4th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310.451.1655

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $20 to $30
Bar dining, Private room, Reservations, Late night, Bar, Beer and wine
Dinner: Mon 5 pm to 10 pm
Lunch and Dinner: Tue-Thu 11:30 am to 10 pm
Lunch and Dinner: Fri-Sat 11:30 am to 11 pm
Lunch and Dinner: Sun 11:30 am to 10 pm

Categories : 4 Forks, Fork on the Road, Los Angeles County, The Happy Fork reviews

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May

2007

Zankou Chicken

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The standout dish here is the chicken tarna pita –

Sliced grilled chicken topped with garlic sauce and tomatoes. They serve decent falafel and shawerma (aka swarma), mutabbal and hommus.

For desert stroll two doors down to Assal Pastry which has every style of Mediterranean pastry known to man.
Best Dish: Chicken tarna pita

Zankou Chicken

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http://www.zankouchicken.com
2424 W. Ball Rd., #S & T
Anaheim, CA 92804
714-229-2060

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 or less

Categories : Orange County

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May

2007

Roy

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American gourmet food. Good as ever and great prices.

Roy
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7 W. Carrillo St.
Santa Barbara, CA
815-966-5636

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 to $20

Categories : 5 Forks, Fork on the Road, Southern California, The Happy Fork reviews

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Dec

2006

Ruth’s Place

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Hit and miss. Ruth runs the place and appears to do all the cooking herself, which means, even in this strip mall location, she is challenged to keep all of the items fresh. Try the fried chicken, gumbo and yams.

Ruth’s Place

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1236 Civic Center Drive
Santa Ana, CA 92703
714-953-9454

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $10 or less
Limited, Cash only, No alcohol, Casual, Hole in the wall

Categories : Orange County

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Nov

2006

Houston’s

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Great service and food. The rib eye steak (Pittsburgh style) is about as good as it gets.They don’t take reservations for small groups, so if the wait is long try Jack Shrimp across the street.
What To Order: Roasted artichokes, spinach dip, calamari, steak salad.

Houston’s

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http://www.hillstone.com/
2991 Michelson Dr.
Irvine, CA
In Park Place Center. Of Jamboree, just South of teh 405 Fwy.
949-833-0977

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $20 to $30
Bar dining, Table seating, Open Every Day, Credit cards, Bar, Snappy Casual, Non-smoking

Categories : Orange County

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