Burger Bar Restaurant Review

Burger Bar at Mandalay Bay

My Opinions: Loved this place! The menu was fun and a nice break from all the formal restaurants

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Ostrich Burger

Most Recent Visit: 5/24/2009
Amount Visited: 1+
Experiences: Lunch, Bar

Patronage Inclination: Frequent

Address: Mandalay Bay Las Vegas, 3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Website: http://www.fleurdelyssf.com  Phone: (702) 632-9364
Social Networking: Twitter @BurgerBar

Bartolotta Restaurant Review

Bartolotta at the Wynn Hotel

My Opinions: Service is very good – Food quality and Cleanliness is top-notch – Indoor Decor is nothing special, but the outside pool-side seating is beautiful – Great wine selection – Having the whole fish prepared table side was a great treat and highly entertaining

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Whole Fish Branzino

Most Recent Visit: 5/25/2009
Amount Visited: 1+
Experiences: Dinner

Patronage Inclination: Occasion

Address: Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Website: http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/#dining/bartolotta  Phone: (702) 248-3463

Red Square Restaurant & Bar Review

Red Square 

My Opinions: Service was very good as was the "perestroika-inspired" cuisine - The decor was severe and impressive. Everything was ornate and super-sized - Cavi-hour at the icebar is wonderful excuse to get the night started in the afternoon - Dinner was full of rich flavors and great wines - I would love to go into the Vodka Vault next time I visit ... if the Vodka's not enough, they offer you fur clothing to keep you warm!

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Osetra Caviar – Goat Cheese Salad – Black Truffle and Lobster Fettuccine – Rib Eye Steak - Risotto

Patronage Inclination: Occasion

Most Recent Visit: 5/24/2009
Amount Visited: 2
Experiences: Dinner, Bar

Address: Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Website: http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/redsquare.aspx  Phone: (702) 632-7407
Social Networking:  Twitter @MandalayBay_LV  -  Facebook /Mandalay Bay

Gargoyles Restaurant Review

Gargoyles on the Square

My Opinions: The ambiance is dark and sultry, yet not too serious - the Service  is good - the Food is very fresh and tasty - the Bar is fun with a good cocktail menu - it's a nice formal option given the many pubs around the area

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Gargoyles Burger – Baby Spinach Salad – Hangar Steak – Chicken Stuffed Chicken

Most Recent Visit: 5/17/2009
Amount Visited: 10+
Experiences: Dinner, Bar

Patronage Inclination: Fleeting

Address: 219 Elm Street, Somerville, MA 02144
Website: http://www.gargoylesrestaurant.com  Phone: (617) 776-5300
Social Networking: Facebook /Gargoyles

Game On Bar & Restaurant Review

Game On

My Opinions: The food is surprisingly good - Service is friendly and casual –  The space is quite large since they have an upstairs and a full downstairs with plenty of flat screen televisions all around - A great spot when baseball is in season, just try to get there early!

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Southwestern Chicken Salad – Cobb Salad – Nachos – Buffalo Chicken Pizza – Ace Burger – Steak Tips

Most Recent Visit: 5/06/2009
Amount Visited: 30+
Experiences: Lunch, Bar

Patronage Inclination: Fleeting

Address: 82 Lansdowne Street, Boston, MA 02215
Website: http://www.gameonboston.com  Phone: (617) 351-7001
Social Networking: Twitter @GameOnFenway - Facebook /GameOn Fenway

Fleur Irisée's Tweets (April 2009)

 

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April 2009

Tweets on Twitter by Fleur Irisée

• 4/13/2009 Sniffles and Sunshine - my cold just won't go away so hopefully the nice weather will help!
• 4/12/2009 Some bunny's almost ready for bed! Happy Easter all
• 4/11/2009 rain, rain go away and come back after all the bars close in Boston
• 4/11/2009 Tiger Woods just made birdie! (-4 now)
• 4/11/2009 A Saturday Brunch at Abe&Louie's is a great way to start the day!
• 4/10/2009 @TraceyPatten sooo funny!
• 4/10/2009 Today's the day. I will stay a full day at the office on Friday!
• 4/10/2009 @RyanSeacrest that's too much - there is such a thing as doing too much that it's detrimental to the brand/cause
• 4/10/2009 I'm not opposed to 200 Starbucks closing - it's throughout the US & I'm wiling to go an extra half-block - now that's brand loyalty!
• 4/10/2009 Just updated my photo - I've got to get a photo that supports the Red Sox and Bruins too!
• 4/10/2009 How does one learn to sneeze more like a lady?
• 4/9/2009 I am easily satisfied with the very best. - Winston Churchill ...how true it is! "easily" being the operative word
• 4/9/2009 Fresh imported feta is sooo important on a Greek salad. Il Giradino's feta cheese and dressing is the best I've ever had
• 4/9/2009 hot lil nugget: http://tinyurl.com/d4anlz
• 4/9/2009 Fenway is jumpin' right now!! Let's hope the Sox perform today :-)
• 4/8/2009 My newest question to myself: what to drink tonight?? ...Always a fun decision
• 4/8/2009 @TraceyPatten online shopping is my danger zone!! Just Click and your $$ is gone ...kinda fun and easy and kinda scary
• 4/8/2009 I have a new appreciation for the foam on my latte - it adds texture & much visual appeal. Have you ever looked at a naked skinny latte? eew
• 4/8/2009 Hump day
• 4/7/2009 "Twitter is over capacity - Too many tweets!" <-- what??
• 4/7/2009 Opening Day in Boston (take 2)!
• 4/3/2009 Wondering where all the Girl Scout Girls went in my life?? I didn't get to buy any this season!

Sandrine's Bistro Restaurant Review

Sandrine's Bistro

My Opinions:  I haven't been back to this bistro in a while, but I do remember it fondly.  It is a place I currently recommend to people looking for a refreshing break from Harvard Square's more casual restaurants - The food and service is very good that I hope to revisit sooner than later - Great wine list

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Apple and Bleu Cheese Salade – Foie Gras Farandole – Angus Filet Mignon – Peking Duck Breast – Profiteroles

Patronage Inclination: Occasion

Most Recent Visit: ??
Amount Visited: 10+
Experiences: Dinner, Bar

Address: 8 Holyoke Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Website: http://www.sandrines.com  Phone: (617) 497-5300
Social Networking:  Facebook /Sandrine's Bistro

Sabur Restaurant Review

Sabur

My Opinions:  This was a pleasantly surprising find in Davis Sq./Teele Sq. - The Mediterranean food is is very good. I always start with the Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Dip - I especially like coming here in the summer season because they have an outside deck you can dine and drink on - Certain nights they have live music in their lounge - They even have a small parking lot!

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Roasted Eggplant and Pepper Dip – Hand Stretched Burek – Olives – Zucchini and Fetta Fritters – Pears … Mix Greens Salad – Open Hearth Roast – Risotto – Chocolate and Hazelnut Filled Crepes – Poached Pear

Patronage Inclination: Occasion

Most Recent Visit: ??
Amount Visited: 50+
Experiences: Lunch, Dinner, Bar

Address: 212 Holland Street, Somerville, MA 02144
Website: http://www.saburrestaurant.com  Phone: (617) 776-7890
Social Networking:  Facebook /Sabur Restaurant

Avila Restaurant Review

Avila

My Opinions: Service is good – Food quality is good, but some dishes are hit-or-miss – I suggest sticking with the most popular dishes – Ambiance is modern and sleek

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Roasted Beet Salad – Butternut Squash Ravioli – Slow Braised Beef Short Rib – Filet Mignon

Most Recent Visit:
Amount Visited: 20+
Experiences: Dinner

Patronage Inclination: Occasion

Address: 1 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02116
Website: http://www.avilarestaurant.com  Phone: (617) 267-4810
Social Networking: Facebook /Avila Modern Mediterranean

Rustic Kitchen Restaurant Review

Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar

My Opinions: The location on the rim of the Park Plaza is not the best real estate, even though you would think it would be. The location is not obvious for some reason, and I feel that it gets overlooked even with their signage and well-known name. I've never seen it half-full before - Once inside, it's decorated the same as their other locations and their food is good, but nothing truly unique.

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Veal Meatballs – Arancini – Fried Calamari – Pear Salad – Sausage Pizza – Pot Pie of the Day – Tagliatelle Bolognese

Patronage Inclination: Fleeting

Most Recent Visit:??
Amount Visited: 5+
Experiences: Dinner, Bar

Address: 210 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116 (multiple locations)
Website: http://www.rustickitchen.biz  Phone: (617) 423-5700
Social Networking:  Facebook /Rustic Kitchen

Plaza III Restaurant Review

Plaza III, The Kansas City Steakhouse

My Opinions: A great steakhouse option in Faneuil Hall - the decor is typical, white linen and dark wood, with additional outdoor seating in the warm season - Service is consistently good - Food quality and preparation is very good - I love their cuts-of-meat cart they bring by ... learn while you eat (reminiscent of Morton's) - Sitting at the bar is very comfortable, especially as a single diner. You'll still get the great service plus friendly bar conversation!

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Pan Fried Crab Cakes – Spinach Salad – White Cheddar Potatoes – Filet Mignon – Prime Strip Steak Au Poivre – Tenderloin Brochette

Patronage Inclination: Occasion

Most Recent Visit: 4/3/2009
Amount Visited: 10+
Experiences: Dinner, Bar

Address: 101 South Market Street, Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA 02109
Website: http://www.plazaiiikcsteakhouse.com  Phone: (617) 720-5570
Social Networking:

Fleur Irisée's Tweets (March 2009)

 

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March 2009

Tweets on Twitter by Fleur Irisée

• 3/26/2009 "A women is like a teabag: you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water." ~ Nancy Regan
• 3/26/2009 LivingSocial's PickYour5: "favorite restaurants" http://tinyurl.com/czuvo3
• 3/26/2009 LivingSocial: "Five Places I've Never Been (That I Want To Visit)" http://tinyurl.com/cywtqz
• 3/25/2009 Not looking forward to meeting my new dentist, but happy I'm finally going to one.
• 3/25/2009 Mmmm, hazelnut-vanilla coffee!
• 3/25/2009 liquid luxury
• 3/25/2009 I gave a premature compliment ... ooops
• 3/24/2009 Is so excited I don't have to fly 5hrs anymore to get my hair cut - I finally found a fantastic Boston hair dresser named Kevin Whitford
• 3/23/2009 mmmm, Starbucks!
• 3/20/2009 The Green Mission Statement http://ecopreneurist.com/?p=606
• 3/20/2009 I hope there's still some snow at Loon
• 3/20/2009 good morning :)
• 3/19/2009 Is hoping Carlos' walk-through goes smoothly today for an extra silky Closing. CONGRATS Mr & Mrs homeowner
• 3/19/2009 Digesting - I'm so full from lunch!!
• 3/19/2009 why can't there be a "MASTER" application that can link all the top networking sites! ugh
• 3/19/2009 enjoying a triple venti skinny latte with hazelnut syrup!

Cafeteria Restaurant Review

Cafeteria Boston

My Opinions: I am not a fan of sublevel restaurants – the outside dining is a nice feature when it's warm weather – food quality is less than stellar ... probably due to slow turnover – service is average – wine selection is below average – ambiance is dingy and dull

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Organic Spring Chicken – Greek Salad – Spinach Artichoke Dip – Hanger Steak

Most Recent Visit: 2/24/2009
Amount Visited: 2
Experiences: Dinner

Patronage Inclination: Avoid

Address: 279a Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115
Website: http://www.cafeteriaboston.com  Phone: (617) 536-2233
Social Networking: Twitter @CafeteriaBoston

Cuchi Cuchi Bar & Restaurant Review

Cuchi Cuchi

My Opinions: The service and food is very good - Cocktails and ambiance are outstanding ... dark and romantic with a fun flair (literally). The staff are required to wear sparkly accent pieces that they pick out before their shift. I haven't been back in a while, but it's not because I don't want to, even though it's close to Boston, it's still a bit out of my way since I frequent the city

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Fried Artichoke Hearts – Mexican Deep-Fried Tomato – Beef Stroganoff – Chicken Kiev – Mushroom Risotto – Couscous – Brie en Croute – Bliny – Fried Zucchini

Most Recent Visit: 2/04/2009
Amount Visited: 20+
Experiences: Dinner, Bar

Patronage Inclination: Frequent

Address: 795 Main Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
Website: http://www.cuchicuchi.cc  Phone: (617) 864-2929
Social Networking: Facebook /Cuchi Cuchi

Common Man Restaurant Review

Common Man Concord

My Opinions: Service is friendly and familiar – the food is great and decore is simple and casual - don't miss this brunch buffet

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Buffet Brunch

Most Recent Visit:
Amount Visited: 25+
Experiences: Brunch Buffet

Patronage Inclination: Occasion

Address: 25 Water Street, Concord, NH 03301 (multiple locations)
Website: http://www.thecman.com  Phone: (603) 228-3463
Social Networking: Twitter @thecmannh - Facebook /thecommonmannh

Henrietta's Table Restaurant Review

Henrietta's Table at the Charles Hotel

My Opinions: The brunch is the way to go here - The staff is very friendly and appropriately formal - Dinner is fine, but the brunch is the most distinguishing appeal

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Spinach Salad – Yankee Pot Roast – Grilled Free Range Duck Breast – Roasted Chicken

Most Recent Visit:
Amount Visited: 10+
Experiences: Brunch, Dinner

Patronage Inclination: Fleeting

Address: One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Website: http://www.henriettastable.com  Phone: (617) 661-5005
Social Networking: Twitter @CharlesHotel - Facebook /Henrietta's Table

Teatro Restaurant Review

Teatro

My Opinions: This has a great ambiance with a swanky feel - Small bar at the front, but on the weekends it can be fun - Service is good and the food is delicious - Teatro's a member of an excellent restaurant group, Columbus Hospitality Group, with family members all included in my top-favorite restaurants like Mooo, Mistral, and Sorellina.

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Eggplant Caponata – Baby Artichoke Salad – Short Rib Arancini – Squash Risotto – Antipasto for Two – Pappardelle – Duck

Patronage Inclination: Occasion

Most Recent Visit: ??
Amount Visited: 10+
Experiences: Dinner, Bar

Address: 177 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02111
Website: http://www.teatroboston.com  Phone: (617) 778-6841
Social Networking:  Twitter @Teatro_Rest  -  Facebook /Teatro Boston

Dante Restaurant Review

Dante

My Opinions: The service and food was good - Decor was nice, but the outside view wasn't (Cambridge Side Galleria Mall) ...if positioned right, you can see the water - It is nice to have an outside patio during the warm weather

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Pollo – Lobster Rolls

Most Recent Visit:
Amount Visited: 5+
Experiences: Lunch, Bar

Patronage Inclination: Fleeting

Address: 40 Edwin H. Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02142
Website: http://www.restaurantdante.com  Phone: (617) 497-4200
Social Networking: Facebook /Restaurant Dante

Match Restaurant and Bar Review

Match

My Opinions: The ambiance is impressive, so the bar scene is lively on the weekends, and made up of a younger crowd - I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. The food and service is average in the dining room, but the atmosphere makes up for some of that.

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Chicken Satay - Mushroom Pizza with White Truffle - Fried Calamari - Match Mini Burgers - Filet Mignon - Pan-Roasted Chicken

Patronage Inclination: Fleeting

Most Recent Visit: ??
Amount Visited: 20+
Experiences: Dinner, Bar

Address: 94 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Website: http://www.matchbackbay.com  Phone: (617) 247-9922
Social Networking: Twitter @MatchBackBay  -  Facebook /Match

Maggiano's Restaurant Review

Maggiano's

My Opinions: This restaurant is good. The food is of fine quality, service is good, and the flavors are spot-on, but with the North End so close ...well, I never think about going here. It's a great option if you are in the Park Plaza area and don't want to go to Via Matta, Bistro du Midi, Davio's, McCormick & Schmicks, Flemming's, Avila, Smith & Wollenskey, Grill 23, need I go on? - It is a great place for large group dinners.

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Tomato Caprese – Crispy Zucchini Fritte – Maggiano's Salad – Chicken Francese – Filet Mignon

Patronage Inclination: Fleeting

Most Recent Visit: ??
Amount Visited: 3
Experiences: Dinner, Bar

Address: 4 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
Website: http://www.maggianos.com  Phone: (617) 542-3456
Social Networking: Twitter @Maggianos  -  Facebook /Maggianos

Cuffs Bar & Restaurant Review

Cuffs in the Back Bay Hotel

My Opinions: Service and food is good – Interior Decor is pleasing with a social mingling-friendly layout – Bar Scene is the predominant feature – Great place for meeting new people

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Angus Burger – Pizza of the Day – Half Chicken

Most Recent Visit:
Amount Visited: 20+
Experiences: Bar

Patronage Inclination: Fleeting

Address: 350 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116
Website: http://www.doylecollection.com  Phone: (617) 266-7200

FuGaKyu Restaurant Review

FuGaKyu Japanese Cuisine

My Opinions: Has a great reputation for quality and cleanliness, which is very important when eating sashimi – Interior Decor is nice and makes for a great date spot since the service is slow and the plates are fun to share

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Edamame – Sushi Options – Maki Options – Shrimp Katsu – Pan-fried Raviolis

Most Recent Visit:12/08/2009
Amount Visited: 5+
Experiences: Dinner

Patronage Inclination: Occasion

Address: 1280 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Website: http://www.fugakyu.net  Phone: (617) 738-1268
Social Networking: Facebook /FuGaKyu

Oleana Restaurant Review

Oleana

My Opinions: It's been awhile since I've been back even though I always have a good time and good food. I find the restaurant cozy, perhaps a bit cramped, and it's not necessarily convenient for me to get to, but I do like it when I go.  They do have great outside dining in the warm season - Service is casual and friendly with a working knowledge of the menu (you'll know why that's important if you've been there before) – their newest young member of the family is the bakery & cafe, Sofra (another place I like very much as well).

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Armenian Bean & Walnut Pâté - Whipped Feta with Sweet & Hot Peppers - Sultan’s Delight - Flatiron Steak - Rabbit Buried in Vermicelli - Nougat Glacé - Salted Butter Ice Cream

Patronage Inclination: Occasion

Most Recent Visit: ??
Amount Visited: 10+
Experiences: Dinner

Address: 134 Hampshire St Cambridge MA 02139
Website: http://www.oleanarestaurant.com  Phone: (617) 661-0505
Social Networking:

EVOO Restaurant Review

EVOO

My Opinions: The restaurant is a prized local gem that hosts a small bar as well as white linen-draped tables – High food and service quality – Menu offerings are not extensive, but they typically do a good job with the variety - Wine list is decent - Interior is simple and  formal – The staff is very friendly

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Roast Misty Knoll Farm's Chicken Breast – Beef Tenderloin –Chinese Box

Most Recent Visit:
Amount Visited: 10+
Experiences: Dinner, Bar

Patronage Inclination: Fleeting

Address: 118 Beacon Street, Somerville, MA 02143
Website: http://www.evoorestaurant.com  Phone: (617) 661-3866

Elephant Walk Restaurant Review

Elephant Walk

My Opinions: Food is tasty, but some of the flavors are a bit too strong which makes me more tentative about trying different dishes there – The service is good and the ambience is dim and romantic, so it makes for an interesting date spot

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Salade Croquante au Bleu – Steak Grillé et Gratin Dauphinois – Poulet Rôti et Gratin Dauphinois – Khar Saiko Kroeung

Most Recent Visit:
Amount Visited: 5+
Experiences: Dinner

Patronage Inclination: Fleeting

Address: 900 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02215 (multiple locations)
Website: http://www.elephantwalk.com  Phone: (617) 247-1500
Social Networking: Twitter @WalkingElephant - Facebook /The Elephant Walk

Gotham Steak Restaurant Review

Gotham Steak at Fontainebleau Miami

My Opinions: This is located in one of my favorite hotels in the Miami area – the ambiance and decor is classy and impressive – I am very particular about where I eat seafood, and I love all the fish I have had here ... every thing was fresh and clean

Some Food/Drink Tasted: Sashimi – Foie Gras – Oysters – Sturgeon Caviar – Bone-In Strip

Most Recent Visit:
Amount Visited: 2
Experiences: Dinner

Patronage Inclination: Occasion

Address: 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Website: http://www.fontainebleau.com/gcm/nar/en-us/miamibe  Phone: (305) 674-4780
Social Networking: Twitter @Fontainebleau

Eliot Spitzer Jokes

"Spitzer's going be out of office, he's going to be looking for a job, and I'm thinking, 'Whoa, isn't that what got him in trouble in the first place?'" - David Letterman

Q: Why did Eliot Spitzer's wife stand next to him when he publicly confessed to stepping outside his marriage?
A: It qualifies her to run for president on the Democratic ticket.

"... a lot of rumors about what is going to happen. If Governor Spitzer does resign over his prostitution scandal, it's been reported that he will go into private practice as a lawyer. That's what he's going to do. Yeah. When asked why he wants to practice law again, Spitzer said, 'I like businesses where you charge by the hour and screw your clients.'" - Conan O'Brien

Q: How did the people of the US know Eliot Spitzer was a Democrat?
A: He was caught with a woman.