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  1. Umami- Los Angeles

    November 22, 2011 by Rosalie

    - There are no words. This is the best burger.

    - Food Rating: 4.75

    - Fun Rating: 4

    - Feel Rating: 3

    I cannot articulate the deliciousness of an Umami Burger. It is the best burger I have ever had at a restaurant. I had a traditional Umami burger, cooked rare–shiitake mushroom, caramelized onions, roasted tomato, parmesan crisp and umami ketchup. The patty was thick, probably about an inch and a half, and it was insanely delicious. We had onion rings and truffle fries to go with it.

    I won’t lie to you. This is the second time I’ve been to Umami Burger. The first time, I enjoyed the Truffle Burger, equally as much.

    Do not pass go, do not collect $200, get thee to Umami Burger.

    Umami on Yelp

     

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  2. Bottega Louie- Los Angeles

    November 19, 2011 by Rosalie

    A Rosalie Does Pasadena Post!

    Work sent me to California for a few weeks, so I’ll be reviewing some of my favorites in this neck of the woods!

    - The absolute best downtown.

    - Food Rating: 4.5

    - Fun Rating: 4.5

    - Feel Rating: 3.5

    I love Bottega Louie. The high ceilings and marble floors evoke the Plaza Hotel in NY for me, remembering back to when I was young. I doubt it resembles the Plaza at all, but for some reason I get that feel. Bottega Louie just looks decadent.

    The food is fantastic. The truffle fries should not be missed. For a twenty-something on a financial plan that vaguely resembles a budget, the pizzas area also a delicious square deal. For those looking for something a bit more decadant, the lamb porterhouse is fantastic.

    As long as you can handle the noise… and it is loud in there… you will have an evening you can’t beat.

    Truffle fries, lamb porterhouse, roasted beet terrine, and burrata and roasted vine tomatoes

    Photo courtesy of the fantastic Lisa Byrne

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  3. Mulligan’s

    November 16, 2011 by Rosalie

    - Dive sports bar–nice TVs. Great $1 burger!

    - Food Rating: 3.5

    - Fun Rating: 4.5

    - Feel Rating: 3.5

    We had a really fun UVA alumni event at Mulligan’s on a Thursday evening. Well the Hoos beat the Canes, so it was meant to be fun night. Plus, it’s $1 burgers on a Thursday. Now these aren’t just typical nasty $1 burgers. This was a delicious burger. Cooked rare. Nice beef. #nom.

    My only meh moment was the drafts. Just typical American beer. No fun belgian stuff. A Hoegaarden would have made that burger even better. Definitely will go again, though.

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  4. Lady N’Awlins

    October 27, 2011 by Rosalie

    - Cute, low restaurant on Main, just begging for me to visit

    - Food Rating: 3

    - Fun Rating: 4.5

    - Feel Rating: 4.5

    When you see Lady N’Awlins from the outside, it just says, “come eat here.” It lies really low, like almost beneath the sidewalk, with a super inviting, hole-in-the-all vibe. I met a friend for happy hour, which is 2 dollah drafts and 3 dollah rails ’til 8 pm, and 5 dollah apps until 7 pm. I grabbed the gator cakes from the appetizer menu. Meh. Not the wisest decision. Mealy.

    BUT. I just wanted to like this restaurant so badly… which prompted me to order the jambalaya… which the bartender kindly gave me a small portion of for $5, even though that’s their tues night special, and I was there on a wed. (+1 point for kindness).

    Now the jambalaya, that was hoppin. Just the right amount of spicy. Plus two tasty pieces of bread on the side (loves my carbs!). Along with a Sam Adams Seasonal, it was happy hour heaven.

    In short–go on a Tuesday and grab ye a small portion of Jambalaya for $5. With the great atmosphere, it would make for a solid evening.

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  5. Caliente

    October 22, 2011 by Rosalie

    - Spicy menu with lots of flavor and a fun shark hanging outside.

    - Food Rating: 3.75

    - Fun Rating: 4

    - Feel Rating: 3

    Caliente is most well-known for its stint on Man vs Food featuring its stupid wings. I did not try for the stupid wings… but I did have a tasty brunch on Saturday. Southwest pan scramble, delish. Also had a side of fried plantains, which were very good as well. The brunch menu is pretty extensive, with a lot of dishes including chili. It seems like a great richmond restaurant to go to if you’re fighting a headache from weekend shenanigans.

    Plus, it’s right around the corner… for the win!

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  6. Café Caturra

    October 17, 2011 by Rosalie

    -       Are you a wine bar, or not?

    -       Food rating 3

    -       Feel rating 3

    -       Fun rating 2

    -       Price: $

    Café Caturra is simply having an identity crisis. It’s like Panera, you go up and order your food… only they serve wine too. But the food is lunch food. So unless you’re a total wino, and drinking with lunch, it’s rather confusing.

    We went to this richmond restaurant for dinner. I had a nice French chardonnay, buttery and good. I had a pick two—the chicken salad sandwich and walnut raspberry salad. It was a great meal… for lunch. Unless you feel like meat balls or sliders, there isn’t much on the menu for dinner.

    It was really nice inside. There was a roaring fire, lighting was spot on. All in all a nice, experience—I’d go back for lunch in a second.

    Best part. The price. CHEAP!

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  7. Can Can

    October 16, 2011 by Rosalie

    - Live Can Can in the middle of dinner… literally.

    - Food Rating: 4

    - Fun Rating: 4

    - Feel Rating: 3.5

    - Price: $$$$

    I drive by Can Can a lot on my way around town, and this richmond restaurant looks adorable. French Brasserie in the middle of Carytown? Darlin’! But price wise… this was not a place to go on my own dime. Enter: My Mother. In town for the weekend on her way to a conference in DC. Cha-ching! So when it came time to select a fine establishment for dinner, Can Can was the obvious choice.

    We started with the beet salad, which was delish. I just loff beets! Then we had the tune tar tar and the moule frites with white wine sauce. The tuna was amazing, with melon and avocado in it as well. The moules were juicy, cooked just right. And the fries were great too.

    Plus, the added bonus of a raucous Can Can in the middle of your meal. Literally three dancers leapt on top of the bar and started kickin’ their heels.

    Redunkulous. I’ll be heading there again.

     

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  8. Kuba Kuba

    October 13, 2011 by Rosalie

    - Lot’s of hype, definitely a good night

    - Food Rating: 4

    - Fun Rating: 4

    - Feel Rating: 4

    - Price: $$

    I like Kuba Kuba. I like the boards on the wall with the specials. I like the counter. I like the fact that the place was jammed packed at 5:45 pm on a Saturday! I mean, I love fellow like-minded early eaters. I love the fact that it was my first meal at a Richmond restaurant, and now will hold a dear place in my heart. Nothing like a good supper.

    Waitress behind the counter… not so nice. Just snarky. I mean, I’m trying to enjoy my pork here. Be polite.

    They started us out with tasty grilled bread with our avocado salad. Anyone who provides me with good carbs has bonus points off the get go. I had the Kuban Roast Pork, thinking that at 13.95 it’s affordable and obviously a staple, listed at the top of the “Entradas” section. It did not let me down. Savory, tasty, especially with a little hot sauce. Yummaz. Just writing about it makes me want more. Plus those plantains. Oh! Kuba Heaven!

    I did not have the infamous tres leches cake… too full after only eating half of my meal. Next time, peut-etre.

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