We were lucky enough to snag two seats at Lady Bird last night after their 2 year hiatus! This was…read moreour first time here and we loved every minute. The bread was incredible and the beet ricotta was so unique. I loved the salad which had an apple puree and blue cheese - flavors paired perfectly. The splin was excellent and the duck was good. We aren't huge duck fans but the duck leg and duck sausage were decent! Dessert had a great cherry flavor. Overall, super impressed by the food and top-notch service. Wine selection was excellent as well. Our only knock was that we were seated close to the door, so we had a few chilly moments! But worth it for this meal.

You will never need to eat another meal again in your life. This curated, five course, French…read morethemed dinner was romantic, elegant, and delectable. The only way to get a table is to book far in advance through Instagram. Also keep in mind everything I'm about to talk about below may never be on your menu as it's different every week. First course was a tartine featuring sardines, pickled fennel, and kalamata olives. A salty, but bright dish that finished with a subtle licorice spice. Second course was a lentil salad with cooked lentils, pickled celery, roasted fennel, lemon juice, goat cheese, and quick fried lentils on top to add a surprising crunch. My favorite of the courses. The acid from the lemon juice and the fat from the goat cheese was heaven on earth. Third course was a bouillabaisse of monk fish, pearl onions, and potatoes in a salty and savory, saffron tomato sauce topped with small dollops fresh aioli. Fourth course was an entire sole done so perfectly it melted in your mouth, covered in a lemon tarragon cream, and sprinkled with bread crumbs. Fifth course was a Paris-Brest filled with praline cream, spotted with sunflower seeds then dusted with powdered sugar. A very light and delicate end to a wonderful meal. This was more than just a dinner out on a Saturday night, it was an experience to be shared with your best friends or a romantic partner. My ONLY wish is for a wine pairing with each dish as an optional menu upgrade from the set price.

I attended a Big Mouth Pasta pop-up at La Kitchenette in Madison in September. The four-course prix…read morefixe menu did not disappoint. The main course - a perfectly cooked ravioli stuffed with beef - was the highlight. The sauce (or maybe gravy?) was the perfect texture and consistency with a pretty shine. The lightly dressed salad with grilled green beans was a close second. Wine was available from the restaurant menu, and the timing of the food and service was spot on. (One person in my party had an allergy which was easily accommodated.)

From the owner: Special Valentine's Day prix-fixe dinner in a romantic, intimate closed-door restaurant overlooking…read moreLake Mendota. Fresh handmade pasta with local, seasonal ingredients + wine pairings.

I had heard rave reviews about this little pop-up window situation!…read more The best tuna salad sandwich I've ever had thanks to the Thunderbird bakery bread which was both crusty and chewy. The menu has both warm (breakfasty) and cold sandwiches, salads and desserts. They have a pretty active Facebook page so I suggest hitting up that space for hours and updated menu. According to the menu they will even accommodate restricted diets

From the owner: Tin Roof is proud to be partnering with The Heist to give you even more of a reason to check out…read morethis amazing space. We are currently serving our homemade bagels and sandwiches out of the Heist's pick up window. We would also love to cater your special event.

Service: Extraordinary!! Our waiter was so friendly and knowledgeable about the food and the…read morecocktail options. He took great care of us and made us feel welcomed and appreciated. Food: Wow!! We ordered 3 entrees to share amongst 3 people- "medium" spice level- and each was perfect! We even had extra to take home. My favorite was the tempeh. I didn't know how much potatoes are used in Indonesian cooking. This Irish girl appreciated that! Each of the 3 dishes included potatoes in some way and each were different and delicious. Cocktails: I ordered the Long Island Thai Tea and it was too strong for me so a friend drank it, and said it was awesome, and I happily returned to Diet Pepsi. I'm not really a drinker. It looks like there is a performance space next to the dining room, so I'm guessing there might be music or karaoke nights here? I'm totally going to check out that option as that would be a blast. Looooooooved everything about Bandung and I'll be back. Often!!

We have heard people talk about this place for years but never got around to giving it a try until…read morethis past weekend. With a City Tin discount coupon in hand we popped in early on a Friday evening. Good thing we were early because it was pretty full soon after we arrived. It appears you can call for a reservation which we will do next time. After ordering a beer and after the kind waitress gave us instructions on how to see the full menu through a QR code we placed our order. (They do have a physical menu but that is the short version - more is on-line. She did say that to get to the QR menu is complicated and she was right - thus the coaching session!) I saw from one of the reviews a recommendation on the Krakatoa Chicken so I ordered it. The presentation is not unlike fajitas with a smoking hot plate of lightly fried chicken, onions, carrots and mushrooms brought to the table. The server then poured on the sweet sauce and the steam enveloped the restaurant. Quite the show and it was delicious. My wife got the Bakmi Jahe noodle dish, which was on the short menu, and very tasty and a huge portion. Prices were reasonable for the portions and the quality. We will definitely return.

This is the second time that I had lunch here. It was just as good as the first time. First thing…read moreyou should know is that it's not a restaurant, they refer to themselves as an artisan kitchen. Check out their website for more background on this difference. What I love about this place is that the menu is constantly changing. Each day may bring something new, so come prepared for an adventure. Came a little before noon with a friend. It's a small place, with a few small tables and a couple larger ones for groups or seating strangers together. Lots of nice light coming through the large windows. Got seated right away with a couple waters (with lemon). And Joe (one of the owners), helped us settle and took our orders. The two entrees today were Blacked Mahi-mahi Tostada and Wagyu Beef and Summer Vegetable Bolognese. These both did not take long to come out. Both the perfect temperatures and excellent flavors. So good that you want to take your time and savior the complexity of all the flavors and textures. It's a gourmet experience in a casual environment. They sometimes run out of items, so get their early if you want to be sure to your first choice.

My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed "Bistro Night" at Brick House Mercantile & Artisan Kitchen. The…read moreowners, Joe and Penny, are friendly and personable. Joe's son, Jeremy, is the chef and his arancini, sea bass, chicken Marsala, and chocolate torte were terrific last night. They make you feel like a member of their family and we cannot wait to come back for more delicious meals.

The attached is two different services. One on my first date with my wife. Another for my birthday…read more The receipts for the wrap is the older one. That visit was a wonderful 4.8 However. Today's visit comes after their MLK Day southern food (mind you we got the itis and hit a coma. And had the bedt banana pudding dish). We had their gluten free cauliflower chx ranch pizza lovely presentation. Melting sauces with flavor. And the chx just right. With a drissle of Sriracha with their ranch, I was able to experience a nice sweet kick as well as the tasteful pizza. We enjoyed their Boylan soda. And when I asked about birthday specials (see attached), I was surprised to be belittled a fully dessert dish unlike anything I've gotten from restaurants! And lets be real, other restaurants NEVER give more than a SLIVER of dessert. I received a generous thankful helping and I loved it. Can I get this whipped cream recipe!?! 5 stars. 10 out of ten. Thank you for being the best birthday meal I've had in YEARS. And if that was you, thank you Chef James.

Delicious food and so many great options!! We got açaí bowls and split the cheese curds and the…read morePhilly roll. I still think about that Philly roll and it is now 3 days later, definitely get that! There were tons of things we wanted to try but I guess we will just have to make a point to go back someday (we were on a trip to Madison!). The restaurant is located upstairs and it has tables with nice window seating which is where we sat and enjoyed looking down onto the street for people watching. You can order from your phone or have the server take your order. Ordering from your phone is great because it makes it easy to just order separately if you want to pay separately and you can also just leave when you are done because you've already paid when your ordered.

i loved the ambiance, very clean and classy. the food is overall so good, standouts were the ahi…read moretuna, crab cakes and tacos. Didn't care for the the calamari. service was great!

The food is top notch , appetizers and wine , service is great , our waiter recommended additional…read morething added to our order and it worked out greatly . The view is absolutely the best overlooking the capitol building . The bad , I'll have to sell my children now because the prices are ridiculous, I'm sure you are paying for quality but still think it's way too high price to bring the rating down one star.

The owner is soooo kind and told me he was impressed I was ordering this much just for myself, so…read morehe decided to gift me an Inca Kola, which is a sweet soft drink with a lemony flavor - similar to sprite but more concentrated. It was admittedly a little warm inside, maybe because the AC wasn't working. I got the lomo saltado, which reminded me of college days when my dining hall would serve this!! The beef was SO tender, and the fries help soak up the soy based sauce. I also loved the aji verde that comes with the fries - so fresh made with jalapeños, cilantro, and mayo! The portion was honestly huge!! I also got the ceviche, which came with hugeee chunks of fresh fish! There was also big pieces of Incan corn and fried corn!

PIKKITO--which means "little kiss" in Peruvian--was my first time seeking to eat at a restaurant…read moreattached to a gas station, which added a "wait, what?" moment. Upon entering, the first thing that hits: chickens on the rotisserie, and honestly, I haven't seen that since Boston Market a decade ago. I ordered at the counter, and a few minutes later the worker came by offering my dining partner and me chicken soup as a little extra gesture--hot, delicious, and very welcome. I had cilantro rice and black beans alongside my chicken, all perfectly done. The flavors here are solid and a great introduction for me to Peruvian cuisine. Why not five stars? The vibe is minimal and casual--gas station setting and all--so it's more functional than cozy or lively. Still, the food is excellent, and I'll absolutely be back for more.

Love this place. Always tasty & service is fast. Being a MN guy, and after witnessing someone turn…read morevery uncomfortable after eating the top heat, my max heat stops at medium. Which I get with the sandwich because of yummy super soft bun. And then I will get a mild stripe. So satisfying.

Love their chicken sandwiches. Fast and friendly service every time. Convenient location right off…read morethe highway.