Meritage

Details

Date of Visit:

April 30, 2011

Attendees:

Kim and Bill

Our Rating:

Excellent

Total Bill:

$144.29

Type:

French

Coffee:

Real cream and raw sugar lumps

Rerun Rating:

Yes, we definitely want to try the tasting menu (need to reserve ahead of time)

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The Logistics

Reservations:

Yes, OpenTable

Dress Code:

Fancy schmancy

Noise Level:

Nowhere near quiet

Parking:

Valet or free street parking in the evenings (if you can find it)

The Drinks

• The Spaulding (champagne, citrus vodka and limoncello)
• Zinfandel
• Coffee

The Food

• Pea cappucino (amuse bouche)
• Pork belly and white beans (amuse bouche)
• Saturday special: Beef short ribs with potato puree and sauteed vegetables
• Lamb shank with potato terrine and sauteed vegetables
• Gateau chocolate: Chocolate cake with blood orange sabayon
• Chocolate mousse

The Review

Coming soon....

Jax Cafe - Happy Hour

Details

Date of Visit:

April 27, 2011

Attendees:

Kim and Bill

Our Rating:

Pretty darn good

Total Bill:

$25.01

Type:

American steakhouse

Rerun Rating:

Great happy hour value - this has become a regular place for us!

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The Logistics

Reservations:

Nope, not for the bar - but if you reserve in the main restaurant, they will make custom matchbooks for you.

Dress Code:

Business casual

Noise Level:

The bar area is pretty quiet, unless a large group is waiting for their tables

Parking:

There's a lot across the street

The Drinks

• Happy hour cabernet
• Summit

The Food

• Mac & cheese
• Steak tips with dipping sauces

The Review

Coming soon....