Ab's Drive-In Review

It wasn't until I moved over here to the west side of the Salt Lake Valley that I heard about Ab's Drive In. In fact, it was the first new restaurant we tried when we moved over here! And I have to say, there are some good things as well as not-so -good things about Ab's Drive-In.

As for the shakes, they are pretty good, nothing to totally brag about but they are decent. The fries are pretty good actually. You can tell they are hand-cut fries, which is pretty hard to beat. I would have liked them to be a little crispier, other than that, they were better than most.

Now, the burgers. What would you expect from a burger that is named "The Fat Boy?" At least some size right? Well, this burger didn't even have that. The patties were small, two of them, and the taste wasn't much better. There was some special sauce that they put on the burger that was kinda sweet. It probably would normally be pretty good, but they just put way too much on and it was overwhelming.

All in all. I don't think Ab's is really worth your time. There are plenty of other good burger places to eat at!

Oh yeah, and you have to pay extra for fry sauce! $.35

The Quickie:

Service: Alright.
Prices: A bit steep for a burger joint.
Quality: Fries and shakes are alright. Burgers aren't so great.
Portions: Shakes are big. That's about it.
Atmosphere: Clean.

DP Cheesesteaks Review

Ok. So I've been on a lot of cheesesteaks lately. I just keep hearing about good places, so I gotta try 'em!

I tried two different cheesesteaks at DP's and I found one of them to be pretty good and the other one to be the YUMMIEST cheesesteak in the west! So the one that was alright was the Mushroom Pepper Steak. It has steak, onions, mushrooms, red peppers, and provolone. The only problem was...I think amount of each ingredient follows that order. There just wasn't enough cheese for me! I had a feeling I should have tried the Cheese Whiz one instead.
       The other sandwich that I tried was INCREDIBLE. Now that I think about it, I should have just gotten a 12 inch of this one....the Philly Bleu. A cheesesteak sandwich with blue cheese (and onions, mushrooms, and provolone)! How no one thought of this until just now! I just loved the sharp cheese taste that the blue cheese added to this delicious steak sandwich. It was just the perfect combination of flavors that gave a nice bite to this sandwich. If you are a cheesesteak fan, I would highly recommend trying the Philly Bleu at DP Cheesesteaks.

Sandwiches are sold in 6", 9", and 12".

They also have a delightful drink called Birch Beer. It's not really beer, it's just a carbonated beverage served with the other fountain drinks, but it is very good.

Philly Bleu

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The Quickie:

Service: Good.
Prices: Not bad considering the quality. $5-$10 depending on size of sandwich.
Quality: Soft bread, savory meat.
Portions: Depends on sandwich size. I was full on a 6"!
Atmosphere: Nice, clean.

DP Cheesesteaks in South Jordan
1665 Towne Center Drive, South Jordan -(801) 878-8450

Iggy's Sports Grill Review

My husband is a huge BYU fan so, naturally, it was a requirement for us to watch the BYU vs. Utah game. We decided to get a sitter and head off for Iggy's for some good food and the game.
As far as the atmosphere, well, BYU lost miserably and we were surrounded by Ute fans, so yes, we were very uncomfortable. :) But Iggy's itself is a very fun place to go for food and a fun place to catch a game.
I ordered the Baja Burger (topped with Canadian bacon, grilled green chilies, pepperjack cheese and Dijon mustard sauce). To. Die. For. I don't go back to many restaurants, mostly because I like to try new places, but I would totally go back to get this burger! The blend of flavors was perfect. I didn't know about the green chili's, but with the cheese and canadian bacon, it was all just incredible. The hamburger meat itself was delicious and very fresh tasting.
We also ordered a Popeye's Pizza (artichoke and spinach dip topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, chopped bacon and diced chicken breast). Very good. I wouldn't say it was any incredible pizza that stood out from other pizzas that I've had that were similar. But it was good.

Baja Burger. Wow.

 Popeye's Pizza

The Quickie:

Service: Very good. Our waitress was very non-intrusive.
Prices: Better than I expected. $8-13/meal
Quality: Very high. Everything was hot, fresh, and delicious.
Portions: BIG.
Atmosphere: Fun sport decor. Huge flat screens showing sports games.

7268 Plaza Center Drive
West Jordan, UT 84084

(801) 280-3161

Firehouse Subs Review

Firehouse Subs is a fairly new sandwich shop here in Utah. My hubby and I recently went to one in Sandy, UT and we were very impressed. :)
The whole theme of the establishment is, obviously, the firehouse. They say the restaurant was actually started up by firemen. Most of their sub sandwiches are served hot (probably also part of the theme). So the whole environment/theme is very fun.
As far as the food goes, we found it to be quite delicious! We got the Hook and Ladder (smoked turkey, Virginia honey ham, and melted Monterey Jack cheese, served warm). I got the meal which included a drink and chips with a pickle slice on the side--all this for about seven bucks (8" sandwich)! It was a steal and it was fantastic! Way better than any Subway sandwich. We also got the Smokehouse Beef and Cheddar Brisket, (beef brisket smoked for 10+ hours, melted cheddar, and special sauces). This sandwich was AMAZING. I am not the biggest meat eater, but this sandwich had me after one bite.
One fun thing about Firehouse is that they have a whole bar of special sauces to add to your sandwich. I was a little bit distrought that I saw this as I was leaving and didn't take advantage of it, but my sandwich was still killer without it.

Smokehouse Beef and Cheddar Brisket

Hook and Ladder

The Quickie:

Service: Great.
Prices: Good. $7-10/meal
Quality: Fantastic--very fresh and flavorful sandwiches.
Portions: Normal--you actually choose between 8 or 12 inch subs.
Atmosphere: Firehouse decor, very fun. Bathrooms smelled clean:)

Locations around SLC:
1008 E. Ft. Union Blvd., Midvale - (801) 561-3117

10325 South State Street, Sandy -(801) 432-2162

Culvers Restaurant Review

Culver's. Was. Awesome.
Seriously I've never been so impressed with a burger joint in all my life. I loved almost everything about this place. It was clean, the employees were nice, and most important the food was out of this world. All of the dairy products used at Culver's are straight from Wisconsin, including the cheese. The beef is also from Wisconsin, and has never been frozen. Each patty is made to order and that beef just melts in your mouth (thus the name Butterburger).

Culver's Famous Deluxe Butterburger and Fries

You can create your own meal choosing one entree, a side, and a drink or shake. My husband and I got the Crinkle fries, which weren't anything to brag about, and the Wisconsin Cheese Curds. Cheese battered and fried? I don't think you could possibly go wrong with that! Those cheese curds were my FAVORITE thing about Culver's. They'll kill ya' with the calories, but they're worth a try.

 Wisconsin Cheese Curds (Lightly battered and fried)

Crinkle Cut Fries

We tried one of Culver's famous custard shakes (they call it a Concrete Mixer). If you're one who likes your shake creamy, not stiff like ice cream, you'll have to try Culver's custard shakes.

Oreo Volcano Concrete Mixer (Chocolate Custard with M&Ms and Oreos)

 BONUS!

If you go online and subscribe to Culver's email list, they'll send you a Buy One Meal, Get One Free coupon! We did that before going and both of our meals were only ten bucks.

The Quickie:

Service: Fantastic, very friendly.
Prices: Good. $8-10/meal
Quality: Out of this world--incredible. Best burger place ever.
Portions: Not too huge, but perfect.
Atmosphere: Clean, new, very nice.

Blue Iguana Restaurant Review

        The other day I headed out to eat at The Red Iguana but it was so packed that there were people outside waiting to be seated. So me, being the impatient type, decided to head over to the Blue Iguana to see if we would have better luck there. No wait there so we stopped to eat. I have to say I was impressed with the food and the atmosphere. It was a fun place to eat.
        First off, I'd like to mention the chips and salsa. The salsa was perfect (and I'm a salsa nazi). Great blend of fresh ingredients with the perfect amount of heat. As for the chips, I wasn't so impressed, I think they were homemade, but they were cold. I think chips need to be served warm. Personal opinion.  
        I ordered the Enchiladas Suizas (Chicken and sour cream with mole poblano and cheese). The mole poblano made of red chiles and peanuts, with a dash of cinnamon and chocolate. I tend to be a bit picky with my mole and while I found the poblano to have a mildly pleasant taste, I prefer a richer, bolder taste in my mexican food. I think had my enchiladas had more spices on the meat, I would have left more satisfied. My husband got the Pollo O' Res Quesadilla which you can get in chicken or beef. He got the beef which I thought was a fabulous choice. The meat was tender, juicy, and well seasoned. I would recommend this dish anyday to anyone who loves Quesadilla. Oh, and the rice and beans that came with both entrees was very good.

The Quickie:
Service: Fair, our waiter wasn't extremely friendly.
Prices: Fair. $12/meal
Quality: Super! High quality mexican food.
Portions: Large
Atmosphere: Very fun, bright! Lots of exciting decor.




(801) 533-8900
156 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT

La Palapa

I am always interested in checking out a new Mexican Joint, today I happen to drive by La Palapa on the corner of 5600 West and 6200 South, expecting it to be like the many dozen other such "Mexican Fast Food" spots I've visited in this community.
I'm here to tell you, I was actually thinking about going back for Dinner tonight. However I'm still full from lunch, seriously I ate the whole Torta and it was enough for two easily.
I ask what the best thing on the menu was, and was told the Burrito Colorado, and the Cubana Torta were the most popular, so I chose the later. This thing was a monster consisting of Ham, Pork Leg, Franks, Sausage, peppers, avocado, tomato it was piled high, and tasted very good

The Quickie:
Service: Fair
Prices: Great. $4  to $8 Dollars
Quality: Super! Bread was fresh, meat was full of flavor.
Portions: One Torta will feed two people for $6.50
Atmosphere: Nothing great, a bit tacky but clean and new.

Moochies...again...

Yeah, I know I've already talked about Moochies on here. I'll make this short. I ordered something different and it was SO GOOD I had to get back on and give you the scoop!

This time I tried the Pizza Steak Philly...tell me what you think...

does that look good or what? Messy but delicious none the less.

Read the full review here.

Chicago Dogs!!

Some things Chicago just gets right, and that would be Pizza, and Hot Dogs,  actually for the size of the city, it's a pretty sweet place to visit.

Recently Sonic Drive-in introduced some new dogs, one of which is the Chicago style, which I think is awesome,  when I recently visited Chicago I had to make sure I had a dog or two, in comparing to the Sonic Chicago style, I give Sonic high marks however a real Chicago has a much better quality dog, although not all Chicago dogs are created equal, I did have a  dog in Chicago from a small stand that was no better than the Sonic dog, and Sonic was half the cost.

I had a Dog at "Portillo's Hot Dogs" in Chicago that put out a great dog that was a meal in itself, and had an awesome Old Chicago atmosphere, I would make this place a regular if I lived there.

The Quickie:
Service: Great.
Prices: Great. $2.45 for a Chicago Dog, other items up to $6
Quality: Great Quality Meat, Price : Quality ratio is unbeatable
Portions: Big Dog
Atmosphere:Exciting lots to take in fun place to go

J Dawgs Review

 What started out as a little hot dog shack years ago, has turned into an indoor restaurant and a popular choice by BYU students. I know this little place is one of my all-time favorite food establishments in Provo, Utah. J Dawgs sells beef and polish dogs for steal of a deal, too. At $3 you caan score a dog loaded with all your favorite toppings includung onions, yellow peppers, sauerkraut, and their famous special sauce. The special sauce is a good enough reason to visit J Dawgs in my opinion. It's a sweet sauce that deviates from your typical mustard and ketchup toppings, yet it will have you hooked for life. The J Dawgs menu consists soley of dogs, so don't go expecting fries. Your sides that come with a meal are chips and a soda.

Beef dog with chips and a drink.

The Quickie:
Service: Incredible. I think the owner even works there sometimes.
Prices: Great. $5/ meal
Quality: Best dog you'll ever have. Hands down.
Portions: These aren't your typical hot dogs, they're huge.
Atmosphere: Very fun. Indoor seating now. They have a wall of autographs by successful BYU athletes written on their hot dog wrappers. :) 

Iceburg Review

I don't usually go for the chains when I go eat out, but I LOVE Iceburg shakes! And on a hot summer day, a shake is one of my favorite way's to cool off. :)

I am not usually impressed with the burgers at Iceburg. In the pictures below, you will notice the Rodeo burger I ordered has a meat patty so thin that you can't even see it in there with that gigantic onion ring! I'm not the biggest carnivore, so I didn't mind the onion ring sandwich.

One thing my husband and I do for shakes at Iceburg is split one huge one. The price difference between the small and large is very little (so the small seems expensive) and there's a big difference in portion sizes.

Large Iceburg Shake Combo Meal

Rodeo Burger (that's not a meat patty, it's an onion ring :)

The Quickie:
Service: Good, considering it's a fast food chain.
Prices: Good. $7/ meal. Shakes are a bit steep.
Quality: Shakes and fries are amazing, burgers are sub par.
Portions: Pretty good. Shakes are huge
Atmosphere: Fast food type dining area with flat screen t.v.'s in some.

Moochies Restaurant Review

      Moochies claims their fame to be from their meatball sandwiches, but we just found out from Guy Fieri that they're Philly Sandwich is the best in town. While I did find the Philly very tasty and better than most I have tasted, I still found Tony's Taste if Philly right up there with Moochies. To me, they were both delicious, I can't even say one was better than the other.
       I was impressed with Moochies, it's a place I would go back to, which is saying a lot because I like to try new places. Their prices are hard to beat, too. You choose a sandwich for six or seven bucks (6") and then add $2.89 to make it a meal. And even better than that, you can choose what you want for your side dishes. For those of us who would rather get two sides instead of one side and a drink, this is your place! I got fries, which were coated with that yummy crispy outside (best fries ever)! I also ordered, the potato salad, I heard it was good and that was definately an understatement. It wasn't your average potato salad, it was very creamy and they used different seasoning than is traditionally used.

Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich $ 5.99/6"

Moochies Meatball Sandwich  $5.99/6"

The Quickie:
Service: The place is pretty busy most of the time, but the service is pretty fast. Nice peeps.
Prices: Very good. $6-9/meal
Quality: A little on the messy side, but the flavors are fantastic!
Portions: You'll be filled to the brim with a meal.
Atmosphere: A little crowded, but there is outdoor seating. Fun atmosphere.

Lani's Shaved Ice

Here is a hidden jem for ya. I was camping up Payson Canyon a week ago with some of our friends who live down in that area. On the way home they said we had to stop and get sno cones at this place in Spanish Fork. Now I'm not a big sno cone fan but they promised us these would be the best sno cones we ever had. Done deal.
I just love it when you find places like this that are a one of a kind. So these sno cones are not only gigantic in size, but there really is a hidden jem at the bottom...ICE CREAM! It was so yummy! So John and I decided to get large one a split it and we got Pina Colada and it had vanilla ice cream at the bottom. So good! I will most definately be returning to this place the next time I am passing through Main Street in Spanish Fork, UT.

Large Pina Colada Sno Cone with Vanilla Ice Cream.

(The ice cream is in the bottom part where my hand is).

The Quickie:
Service: It's a little slow getting through the lines, otherwise great!
Prices: Reasonable. $2-$4.50
Quality: VERY delicious! Especially on a scorching hot day!
Portions: Huge.
Atmosphere: Picnic tables with canopies. Fans with misters. Perfect.

Taste of Philly Cheesesteaks

Ok, I haven't been here recently. I was just thinking about this place the other day when I drove by it (it's right by my house). And, I can't believe I haven't been back, but I do like trying new places so it's nothing against this place. But. If you are looking for a good philly, look no further. This place will know your socks off. When we first moved over here to West Jordan last year, I went like three times in a month just because I was so impressed. I've had a lot of philly cheesesteaks and I REALLY like this place.  Usually I have two problems with cheesesteaks: the texture of the meat and the type of cheese. I don't know what these guys have done, but both are PERFECT! Now, I still haven't been to Moochies, which I heard was on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, but I would be interested to see how it compares. I will definately let you know! But seriously, try this place! 

6973 S 4800 W West Jordan, UT

Outlaws Pizza Review

Most places inside Yellowstone park will gouge you with high meal prices. We left the park and went into Gardiner, which is just at one of the park entrances and we found the prices of food dropped for the most part. But besides the prices being cheaper, the food at Outlaws Pizza was surprisingly good! I must admit, I judged this little po-dunk town too harshly. We ordered a half and half pizza and I really did eat an entire half and so did my husband! I wasn't that hungry, but the food was just too good to not gobble up while it was fresh. I'm kinda frustrated at myself for not taking a picture with my phone while I was there, I just spaced it. I will definately go back to this place when I'm passing through Yellowstone to eat!

So about the pizza, I can't even remember what we ordered. Just trust me it was good. And my thing with pizza is, I hate it when the crust is too bready. I like a thinner, crispier crust. Doesn't have to be thin crust, just not too thick. This was perfect and it tasted delish!


The Quickie:
Service: Couldn't ask for better. Very polite.
Prices: Low for what you get. $15-ish for a pizza
Quality: Great. Loved the unique pizza flavors
Portions: Normal. It's a pizza.
Atmosphere: Old. Dingy. But who cares.

Buddy's Restaurant Review

If you've lived in Pocatello (or in any of the po-dunk towns nearby), you've heard of Buddy's. It's a casual italian experience that will have you begging for more! Every time I pass through Pocatello I'm tempted to stop for some famous Buddy's Salad (it's a toss up between that and Jack in the Box;). The Buddy's Salad doesn't look like much but the flavors in their homemade dressing are out of this world. (It's their own recipe that you used to be able to find it on the shelves at your local grocery store). The salads are ginormous, so if you're planning on trying anything else on the menu, order a half. Our waitress was a weirdo hippee, a little pushy too, but she was good. I also had the Italian with Everything Sandwich and it was very delicious. Everything just tasted so fresh!

Famous Buddy's Salad: 3.95

Basically just a pile of iceberg lettuce with an occasional bite of pepperoni, salami, and provolone.

Italian Sausage with Everything Sandwich: 5.55

A sandwich with a delicious italian sausage patty and some other italian-y stuff like pepperoni, salami, and provolone cheese. Well worth the money.

The Quickie:
Service: A bit hippy-ish, slightly pushy, but good service.
Prices: A bit pricey for casual dining $10-$25/person
Quality: Absolutely delicious and fresh.
Portions: Average. Salads are huge.
Atmosphere: Fun decor. Small spaces.

2nd Avenue Deli Review

While visiting New York City, I had to stop in the infamous 2nd Avenue Deli to see what all the hype was about. This place was awesome. The service was outstanding (the waitress even took my baby around the restaurant to visit people while I ate). The portions were monstrous, and the flavors were incredible. The atmosphere is really fun and kid friendly, too.

The Quickie:
Service: Super friendly and on top of things.
Prices: Fair, for New York. $15-25 plate
Quality: Above expectations.
Portions: Way more than any human being could handle.
Atmosphere: Fun, loud, just great.

They start you off with a platter of all things pickled. Interesting. I didn't eat much, just a pickle.

Matzoh Ball Soup and half sandwich $15

This was my first time trying Matzoh soup and I liked it. It was like chicken noodle soup meets polenta!

This was my half sandwich, it was ginormous. Best chicken salad I ever had.

 We ordered a side of fries for my little boy. That was a mistake. The order was so big there was no way he could take on such a task and we were way to full to help. BUT! The fries were very good, 100% handcut, homemade fries.

 My husband got the Turkey and Sundried Tomato sandwich, it was to die for! But he said it was almost too much meat for him (which is nearly impossible). They really do pile on the meat.

  Great place, I would highly recommend it anyday. If I ever go back to NY I will be back!

How To Eat Cheap in NY

There is one simple answer to the question, "how can I eat cheap in NY?"  Street vendors.  In Utah, the only street vendors we have are the taco carts (which I highly recommend). But here in NY, there are all kinds of foods that you can get on the street. Giant soft pretzels, gyros, hot dogs, knish, (Yiddish snack food made from potato), roasted nuts, and ect. It's all SO GOOD!

Knish (it tastes like mashed potatos that are battered and fried--yeah, good).

$2.50

 Roasted Cashews $3

Its a couple of handfuls worth but it'll surprise you how fast you can fill up on these. 

A must try.

New York Pizza $2.50-3.50 slice

The best pizza of my life. This one has ricotta cheese on it--so creamy. Genius.

I swear people live on pizza in NY, it's the hamburger of the west.

 Hot Dogs $1.50

Be ye warned. It's not your average hot dog. They'll load it with onions, sauerkraut, and a sweet/spicy red sauce. They are good though.

India Fusion

I'm not a picky person, but hear me out...
Honest truth. I would not go here if I were you unless you would like to die a painful death of flaming diarrhea. I understand that indian food is typically spicy. No big deal, I like spicy. What I don't like is feeling my stomach lining and intestines being slowly consumed by curry that is way hotter than anyone should ever attempt to eat. This place is a bit rediculous. They have four levels of spiciness for the entrees. I chose medium (the second level), and I thought I was going to die before my meal was over. The only saving grace of this meal was the bread. We ordered this basket of indian flatbread that was delicious. I soon realized that it was actually an essential part of this meal. I would not have been able to finish my dish if it had not been for the bites of bread I had in between the bites of my curry dish. The problem with food that is too spicy is that you can't enjoy all of the flavors in the dish. I actually like to be able to taste my food. Sorry.

I would eat the bread again. But not the entrees. No way.

The Quickie:
Service: Great, very friendly waitresses.
Prices: Decent. $10-15 plate
Quality: Not so great. They need to learn what mild, medium, and hot actually mean. You don't get what you ask for.
Portions: Medium. Not huge, but enough to fill you.
Atmosphere: Relaxing, until you taste your flaming dish... 

Bread Basket

Plain, garlic, and also onion breads.

 

Chicken Curry with Rice

Sharks Underwater Grill

This place is incredible. The atmosphere is, obviously, AWESOME! You sit in a dining area with a gigantic tank of various sharks that takes up an entire wall of the restaurant. The food was definitely high quality and very flavorful. We got an order of these robust rolls with our meal that were seasoned with rosemary and thyme--robust. My husband and I ate both dishes pictured below. The Chicken Pasta Alfredo was delicious (but then again, it's pretty hard to screw up alfredo). The Sharks Trio dish was just fantastic. A plate full of succulent, juicy seafood. Hard to go wrong there. I would definitely recommend this place!

The Quickie:
Service: Slow, due to the popularity of the restaurant.
Prices: A bit pricey, but think of it as entertainment and a meal. :)
Quality: Super.
Portions: Very large.
Atmosphere: Fun! 

Rolls seasoned with Thyme and Rosemary

Sharks Trio Entree $20

herb crusted tuna, scallops and shrimp, pan-seared, seasoned with rosemary, cilantro, parsley and basil, or if you prefer, blackened with zesty cajun spices. Finished with a mango-papaya sauce.

Chicken Pasta Alfredo $20

Goodwood

The first thing I have to say is--I can't believe I lived 25 years of my life before ever going to this restaurant! It's SOOO GOOD! I just loved the food here, it was so good and the portions were HUGE. My husband and I ordered an appetizer--a bitter-sweet idea. We chose a large plate of the Potato Skins. They were the best potato skins I've ever had--the sweet part. But I was left with no room for my meal--the bitter part. Next time we'll for sure get the potato skins, but we'll order a small plate of them, and then just split an entree. Ok, on to the entrees. I ordered the Honey Stung Chicken Sandwich. Definitely a good idea, I would order that again (and I'm one for trying new things)! It was a fried chicken sandwich with this warm spicy honey glaze that was to die for. The inside of the bun was also lathered in it's own herbed mayonnaise that I thought complimented the chicken's glaze quite well. My husband ordered the Texas Hill Country Beef Brisket--I'm not usually a fan of the hunk of meat without breading or a bun, but this meat must have slow cooked for two days! It was the most tender meat... also a great choice.

Next time: I kept seeing the waitresses walking by with these Onion Rings that looked like they were made with mutant monster onion genes--- definately made in-house. I will be trying those next time.

The Quickie:
Service: Impressive.
Prices: Cheaper than I expected.
Quality: Way high!
Portions: Monstrous.
Atmostphere: Comfortable with low-lighting.

Rosinella: Italian

 Black Linguine

This place was DEEE-LISH! I was impressed with this place in every respect. The prices were very reasonable. The service was fantastic--our waited could tell us everything about anything on the menu. The portion sizes were perfect. Just enough to feel full to brim. We got bread with oil and vinegar before our meal and one of the oil jars was spicy with red pepper flakes in it--never had that before but it was very good. I ordered the Gorgonzola Cheese Pizza. It was about 13 inches with an authentic italian thin crust that was baked till it was perfectly golden and crispy. Very delicious. My husband took the more daring route and ordered the Black Linguine. It was homemade linguine noodles that were blended with squid ink to give the noodles a black color and a slight seafood flavor. They really were good! The linguine was tossed with a marinara sauce, tomatoes, chicken, and parmesan cheese. Very unique and worth trying.

 Gorgonzola Cheese Pizza

The Quickie:
Price: Very reasonable.
Service: Amazing.
Portions: Perfect.
Quality: Very high.
Atmosphere: Nice--we sat outside under the shade umbrellas.




Rosinella-- 525 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach - (305) 672-8777

Vida: Fontainebleau Resort

Vida is a restaurant within the fabulous Fontainebleau resort on the coast of Florida. Like most other resort restaurants, the food is pricey but you get what you pay for. If you drink, your meal could be well over $100 for two. All in all, the quality of the food was incredible, the service was perfect, and the portion sizes were, surprisingly, large. I ordered the Vida Burger--$17. It came piled high with bacon, guacamole, red onion, and mushrooms. The beef patties were seasoned to perfection with what tasted like freshly ground black pepper. I have to say, it was one of the best burgers I have ever tasted. I scarfed down the burger leaving no room for my sky-high pile of fries. If you would like to try the desserts (which looked divine), my recommendation would be to split your entree since it's more than one can handle anyways.

Here are some pictures of a catered event by Fontainebleau. I don't know which of the restaurants actually prepared this food, nonetheless, it was also very good.

Pan-seared Sea Bass with Fillet Mignon and Mashed Potatoes

Chocolate Bar Dessert

The Quickie:

Prices: High, but well worth it.
Quality: Very high.
Portions: More than you could handle.
Service: 10
Atmosphere: Clean, comfortable, trendy.