Chops Grille – Allure of the Seas
Location: On the way to Curaçao, on Allure of the Seas Date Tasted: (Sunday) (dinner) Price: N/A – Included in Specialty Restaurant Package Beverage: La […]
Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse – Akron, Ohio, USA
Usually you have to go to Vegas or somewhere very special to have a carpaccio this good, it was a real standout. I said as much to the bartender to pass along my praise to the chef.
Circle L Steakhouse – Wadsworth, Ohio, USA
This well-plated dish unfortunately turned out to be a disappointment. The olive oil drizzle was extremely garlicky, overpowering any other flavor in the dish.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse – Fairlawn, Ohio, USA (2025)
This is very close to being a solid dish. The onions were a bit overpowering, but they were also sparse, good job there.
Bar La Grassa – Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Bar La Grassa is one of my favorite places in downtown Minneapolis. Sadly, this carpaccio rendition was a total failure. There is some strange spice in the meat. Nutmeg? Cinnamon? Coriander? Hard to tell, but enough to notice and not in a good way.
Redux – Beau’s Grille – Fairlawn, Ohio, USA
There is certainly something to be said about consistency! Thirteen years after I last had this dish at this place, they are still churning out a very high quality product. Once again, though, that cheese. Extremely Pungent cheese.
Marlene Jeans Kitchen – Davidson, North Carolina, USA
An excellent lunch take at a fun North Carolina restaurant.
La Central by Mario Pagan – San Juan, Puerto Rico
Though the description from the menu says “tostada” I wrote it off as being a part of jazzy Puerto Rican vernacular and proceeded without caution.
Mr. Paul’s Supper Club – Edina, Minnesota, USA
Our initial reaction was one of hopeful curiosity. The smell was good and cheesy, but the (rolled!) carpaccio was hiding under a large bed of carrots, jicama and watercress.
Umbrella Restaurant – Bonaire
I set my expectations low for this dish because the restaurant is essentially at the end of the cruise ship dock. Living in St. Thomas, in my experience you’re not going to achieve many mind-blowing culinary experiences in such locations. You’re there for the view; the water and salt breeze and people watching.