Friday 23 November 2012

Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge

If you are looking for a delicious restaurant that has excellent desserts and Italian food than you are going to simply love symposium. Symposium is one of the best restaurants I've been to and their desserts are to die for.

For appetizer I recommend the sweet and spicy Thai chicken which is breaded tender breasts of chicken pieces coated in a sweet and spicy Thai sauce. My second recommendation is the fried calamari which is lightly breaded rings cooked golden brown and served with lemon and cocktail dipping sauce.My third recommendation is the spinach dip which is topped with feta and cheddar cheese with warm pita bread. All these appetizers are delicious and I can guarantee you will enjoy them as much as I did.

For dinner I recommend the chicken pesto sandwich which is grilled chicken breasts on a toasted ciabatta bun topped with pesto, goat cheese, diced tomatoes and organic greens. My second recommendation is the chicken parmesan which is lightly breaded chicken breasts covered in mozzarella cheese, served with fettuccine in marinara sauce. These entrees are delicious and I know you will enjoy them. They are well sized portions, and you will not be hungry after. Guaranteed.

For dessert I recommend the Symposium fudge brownie cheese cake. This cheese cake is covered in mounds of fudge brownies and draped in thick chocolate fudge. Underneath the cake, there is a chocolate graham crust which is delicious. This is my personal favorite dessert of all times, and I know you will all love it.



 

Thursday 15 November 2012

Alice Fazooli's Restaurant





















If you are looking for a casual dining experience than Alice Fazooli's is a must try. They have good Italian food, priced well, and it is a pleasant experience for all. They have good appetizers, and entrees that will satisfy you, and leave your taste buds happy.

For appetizer there are three main dishes that caught my attention. The bruschetta pizza which is tomatoes, lemon, basil, roasted garlic, and grana padano. The second appetizer is the goat cheese dip which is goat cheese, spinache, sautéed artichokes, and grilled crostini. The third, and my personal favorite appetizer is the Alice homemade meat balls. They are a signature mix of veal, pork, beef, stuffed with asiago, simmered in tomato sauce. These appetizers are absolutely delicious, and they will have your craving for the main course.

For the main entree, there was three that satisfied me. The pizza quatro formaggi which is asiago, mozzarella, grand padano, scamorza, basil, pesto, roasted tiny tomatoes, and fresh chilies. The second entree was the chicken panino which is marinated chicken, provolone, pancetta ,and tomato. The third and final one is the ravioli which is fresh pasta stuffed with braised short rib, tomato emulsion, basil, pesto, and padano cheese. These three entrees are ones that I highly recommend, and you will enjoy them as much as I have.

Overall I give Alice fazooli's restaurant a 3.5 out of 5, and I recommend Italian food lovers to have a visit, and experience casual dining. The atmosphere is soothing and comfortable, and you and your spouse will enjoy it. I can guarantee it.


Tuesday 6 November 2012

Il Cavallino Ristorante


Il Cavallino is an authentic Italian restaurant with a variety of delicious Italian food that will satisfy the whole family. They have the best appetizers, pasta, and meats in the entire city. The dress code is casual/semi formal and the restaurant is beautiful, and decorative.

For appetizer try the antipasto which comes with Norwegian smoked salmon, Parma prosciutto, cured sausage, grilled vegetables, caprese, assorted cheeses, olives, pickles, mushrooms, and artichokes. If you are not in the mood for that, try a delicious César salad with crispy romaine lettuce, a creamy César dressing, and handmade crouton.

For an entree try the lobster and crab gnocchi which is a potato pasta served with fresh lobster, and Alaskan king crab finished in a creamy prosecco and white truffle emulsion This is the best tasting gnocchi in town and you will not forget the taste.
If you do not feel like pasta, than try the veal piccata which is a pan seared veal strip loin finished in a delicate white wine lemon reduction served with roasted potatoes. This veal strip loin is very tender, and juicy. The sauce that they use is very delicious and I promise you will enjoy every single last bite of it.

The restaurant is an elegant Italian restaurant with a calm atmosphere, and beautiful decor. I highly recommend trying this place, and I can guarantee you will return multiple times. If you are looking for a night out with your wife, and want excellent Italian food, than try Il Cavallino and experience quality at its best.