If I had unlimited money and time,
Scalini Fedeli: If you're in New York searching for some extraordinary Italian food restaurants, Scalini Fedeli is where you should go; not just for its tasty food, but also for its romantic atmosphere and friendly staff. This restaurant is located on 165 Duane Street, in Manhattan. One dish that I would have here is the Sauteed Ricotta Gnocchi in an arugula and sun dried tomato sauce finished This is a rather simple form of pasta, but I would still have it because its an original and traditional Italian dish which has not been modified in any way and also, just because its delicious. The Ricotta Gnocchi is slightly firm on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside. The sun dried tomato cream sauce has a rich toma-to flavor and the arugula adds a slightly crunchy texture.
Le Bernardin: This seafood restaurant is located on 155 West 51st Street, NY. Its a really famous restaurant and has been running for years. One dish that I would have at Le Bernardin is the White Tuna Poached in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Even though this sounds like a really common dish, its actually an improved version. The tune is set at a nice and warm temperature; not too hot not too cold. The overall quality of the tuna is excellent and was one of the best tuna's I've ever tasted. This is just one of Le Bernardin's many mouthwatering dishes. It is also knows for its soothing atmosphere and friendly staff.
ChicaLicious: When I'm in Manhattan, craving for some dessert, I'd deifinately go to ChicaLicious. This is a small but famous place focusing only on dessert and nothing else, is located on 203 E. 10th St., between 1st and 2nd street. Unlike other places, in its 3 course-meal, all the 3 courses are desserts! The dessert I would have at Chicalicious is one of its' speciallities; the Formage Blanc Cheesecake. Fromage blanc is a thick, yogurt-like cheese (similar to quark) with a unique and somewhat mild flavor. It is relatively low in fat compared to many cheeses with similar textures and can be used as a dessert topping, as well as an ingredient in other recipes. This cheesecake is something to die for; since its nearly fluffy and delicious. The atomsphere here is really nice, and one special aspect here is that the open kitchen is located right in the middle with tables surrounding it and you could see your delecious desserts being made right in front of your eyes.
Nirvana: This restaurant serves Indian cuisine, and is located on 346 Lexington Ave, in Manhattan. This is one of the most expensive and high-rated restaurants in Manhattan and combines great Indian food with a traditional Indian atmosphere. One dish that I would have here is the Paneer Makhanwala. This basically contains grilled Indian cheese cubes finished in a creamy tomato butter gravy. This is a delicious and sweet dish that is eaten with either naan or roti (oven baked flatbread which is crisp and fluffy). Overall I highly recommend this restaurant if you want to have some authentic Indian food and want an atmosphere that makes you feel like you're actually dining in India.
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Eddar: This restaurant is located in Burj Al Arab, a 7 star hotel, located off the coast of Dubai on a man-made island. It is on the ground floor; under the world's tallest atrium. The speciality of this restaurant is its chocolate fountain. I had heard about this but never tried it before so I thought I'd give it a shot. When I ordered it, a waiter walked to my table with a huge golden structure from which melted chocolate was flowing from the top. On the side of the fountain were many trays on which there were strawberries, almonds, marsh mellows, etc. which you can dip in the fountain. The melted chocolate was warm and thick. While I was enjoying the chocolate fountain, I was also amazed by the view outside the hotel. From almost all the seats in this restaurant, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Persian Gulf and Dubai's beautiful coastline.
Review of California Pizza Kitchen (CPK)
California Pizza Kitchen is a national chain restaurant specializing in pizzas, pastas, and salads. I think its a great restaurant since it doesn't only have a wide variety of food, but also has a very friendly and warm atmosphere. I have been to CPK numerous times, at different locations and I noticed that one bad aspect of CPK's service is a long wait no matter when or where you go. The first time I ever visited this restaurant was in Long Island on Old Country Road with my parents and cousins, and there was a long wait. My cousins had been there before and loved CPK so they were ready to wait, but I personally thought this would be a mere waste of time. But after my experience there, considering the service and the food quality, I must say that it was worth the wait.
CPK has a wide variety of food items to choose from and appeals to all types of people. I can say this because I'm a vegetarian and I found a lot of options at CPK, unlike most other restaurants where I find very few truly-vegetarian dishes. The menu is divided into appetizers, soups, salads, pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, and desserts. The appetizers are mainly Italian and Asian dishes; anything from Singapore shrimp rolls to Garlic cheese Focaccia to Mediterranean or Thai spring rolls. One of the salads that I've tasted and liked is the Caesar which is basically Crisp Romaine leaves, shaved Parmesan cheese and garlic-herb with Caesar dressing. In the pasta section, for people that love spicy food, is the Kung Pao Spaghetti which is classic Kung Pao sauce with garlic, green onions, peanuts and HOT red chilies.
The pizzas are obviously speciality of this restaurant, and CPK offers around 20 different types of pizzas. One speciality about the CPK pizzas is that no matter what kind of pizza you choose, you can select the special honey-wheat with whole grain crust for it. Their most famous pizza is the Original BBQ Chicken made with BBQ sauce, cheese, grilled chicken, cilantro, and red onions. Other types of pizzas include the Cheeseburger, Jamaican Jerk and Greek pizza. One pizza that I have tasted is the Italian Tomato and Basil pizza. Even though this is one of the more basic types of pizzas since it is topped with fresh tomatoes and basil, Mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce, it is a great choice for vegetarians.
After eating all that food, you might not have room left for anything else. But for those who have a sweet-tooth, CPK offers some really nice deserts, such as the White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake, Tiramisu and Red Velvet Cake. One desert that I have tried is the Chocolate Banana Royale Cake. This is basically moist cake, layered with banana cream, topped with chocolate mousse, and served with banana cream sauce and CPK's hot fudge.
Overall if I had to rate CPK out of 5 stars I would give it 4 stars. Even though the food is unique, with a wide variety, and the service is fairly good, CPK can still improve its restaurant atmosphere in some locations and minimize the long wait. I think CPK is a great restaurant and is worthy of at least one visit if not more. It has a great variety of food and appeals to all kinds of people.
CPK has a wide variety of food items to choose from and appeals to all types of people. I can say this because I'm a vegetarian and I found a lot of options at CPK, unlike most other restaurants where I find very few truly-vegetarian dishes. The menu is divided into appetizers, soups, salads, pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, and desserts. The appetizers are mainly Italian and Asian dishes; anything from Singapore shrimp rolls to Garlic cheese Focaccia to Mediterranean or Thai spring rolls. One of the salads that I've tasted and liked is the Caesar which is basically Crisp Romaine leaves, shaved Parmesan cheese and garlic-herb with Caesar dressing. In the pasta section, for people that love spicy food, is the Kung Pao Spaghetti which is classic Kung Pao sauce with garlic, green onions, peanuts and HOT red chilies.
The pizzas are obviously speciality of this restaurant, and CPK offers around 20 different types of pizzas. One speciality about the CPK pizzas is that no matter what kind of pizza you choose, you can select the special honey-wheat with whole grain crust for it. Their most famous pizza is the Original BBQ Chicken made with BBQ sauce, cheese, grilled chicken, cilantro, and red onions. Other types of pizzas include the Cheeseburger, Jamaican Jerk and Greek pizza. One pizza that I have tasted is the Italian Tomato and Basil pizza. Even though this is one of the more basic types of pizzas since it is topped with fresh tomatoes and basil, Mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce, it is a great choice for vegetarians.
After eating all that food, you might not have room left for anything else. But for those who have a sweet-tooth, CPK offers some really nice deserts, such as the White Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake, Tiramisu and Red Velvet Cake. One desert that I have tried is the Chocolate Banana Royale Cake. This is basically moist cake, layered with banana cream, topped with chocolate mousse, and served with banana cream sauce and CPK's hot fudge.
Overall if I had to rate CPK out of 5 stars I would give it 4 stars. Even though the food is unique, with a wide variety, and the service is fairly good, CPK can still improve its restaurant atmosphere in some locations and minimize the long wait. I think CPK is a great restaurant and is worthy of at least one visit if not more. It has a great variety of food and appeals to all kinds of people.
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