The Other Critics: Tastee D's, Elevation Burger, Fond
Rounding up the region's restaurant reviews
Grub Street
All Grub Street Posts Tagged:
‘the other critics’
Ducca Slips; Aicha Succeeds
• Michael Bauer checked in with Ducca, newly under the control of Lark Creek vet Erica Holland-Toll, who logged two and a half stars, down from the previous three. "the quality remains high, although the soulful Italian food I remember...
Critics Disagree on Gus & Gabriel; Asiate Won’t Give Alan Richman a Window Seat
Plus: Ryan Sutton explores Williamsburg, and Robert Sietsema finds the cuisine of Shandong in Flushing.
Sakoon a Success; Burmese Kitchen Exciting
• Michael Bauer gives Mountain View's Sakoon two and a half stars for its food but only two for the service, which he says is "well meaning to the point of being annoying." Still, he deems the Indian-influenced Californian restaurant...
Pat Bruno Goes On A Beef-Eating Mission
The critic can't stand Chicago Chop House, but finds redemption at Jury's.
Tupelo Twofer; Boston's Best Fish Tacos
Plus: JMP Foods, and Ducali, all in our weekly restaurant review roundup.
Cafe La Haye Keeps Three Stars; Outerlands Worth the Trek
• Michael Bauer checked in with Sonoma's Cafe La Haye, where he blessed the restaurant's ongoing three-star status for the salads, steak, and pan-seared quail. "The food... continues to showcase Sonoma's best." [SF Gate]...
An Intimate Steak Taco Love
Michael Nagrant feels very strongly about Carbon's steak taco.
The L.A. Times Enjoys Stefan Richter's Small Plates; Feniger's Street Strikes Gold
Virbila takes a shine to Stefan's at L.A. Farm, while J. Gold reviews Susan Feniger's first solo restaurant.
Good Stuff At Market And Markethouse; Joy Yee Plus Could Be Better
Plus: Jerry Suqi does great things at Jam.
Rick Nichols Visits Elevation Burger; David Snyder on the New Korean Spot in Center City
Rounding up the region's restaurant reviews
Ryan Sutton Finds ‘Gustatory Bliss’ at the Standard; Oceana Impresses Gael Greene
Plus: Jay Cheshes on Prime Meats, and Robert Sietsema, in our weekly roundup of restaurant reviews.
Two and a Half Stars for Tony's Pizza Napoletana
• Tony's Pizza Napoletana got its big Bauer review on Sunday, and the result is a better-than-average two and a half stars. Bauer deems the signature margherita pizza "textbook perfect," and says the interior is "more sophisticated than you'd expect...
One Bell for Firecreek in Downingtown; Rick Nichols on Figs and Summer's End
What local restaurant reviewers have to say
Inside The 'Chipotle-esque' Xoco
A sneak peek at Rick Bayless's new tortas-and-churros joint.
Jonathan Gold Reveals Himself
Jonathan Gold on the state of L.A.'s food and the state of his employment at L.A. Weekly.
Sonic Struggles; Dawat Shines
Plus: Pazzo's just okay, and Nourish isn't good at all, all in our weekly restaurant review roundup.