California Restaurant Reviews

Cafe Bariloche A great value and excellent food that is authentic, fresh, and, most importantly, different. Cafe Bariloche is a great find in a world of mediocre. And, although the service was a bit rough, the... More... The French Laundry OK, don't kill me here, but overall, for all its magnificent-ness I found the whole experience of The French Laundry to be a sterile one. It's so perfect, so faultless, so immaculate, it's almost,... More... Gordon Ramsey at The London After being a fan of uber-chef Gordon Ramsay on TV, I was more than excited to sample one of his venues firsthand. Although the reviews I had read claimed this restaurant to be casual, inexpensive... More... Ikea If you know Ikea, you know that it is the epicenter of bargains, and the cafeteria is no exception. Sleek modern décor and clean Scandinavian accents make it a pleasant place for a quick meal or... More... La Serenata The fun thing about La Serenata is that is offers an alternative to the regular breakfast/brunch menu with choices that are creative, exotic, and interesting. If I still lived in LA, I might find... More... Noshi Sushi There's a reason that after so many years Noshi still has lines out the door to get in- the sushi is great! And, you don't have to sacrifice a mortgage payment to eat there. Remember, Noshi is a cash... More... Pinkberry If you are ever in LA or NYC  be sure to check out a Pinkberry. Believe me, you will be hooked! Word has it that they will be expanding throughout the US and I hope that is true. Their website says... More... Tarte Restaurant We ate at Tarte because it is attached to the hotel where we were staying, and because the menu on the website looked fantastic! Actually, the whole website is pretty darn cute. Unfortunately, the... More...