Thursday, December 20, 2012

Triond has Become a Useless Revenue Sharing Site

Once upon a time all the revenue sharing sites were very helpful to their members to focus on creating content without having to worry about marketing it. With time it happened that the sites grew enormously especially in the case of Triond after which the control of posted content gone away to junk, garbage, software produced, spun, forward and reverse language translated content which are non readable and also have grammar problems. Triond failed to filter these content while at the same time causing troubles to innocent some new writers who were writing original content without these mistakes.

This ultimately brought down the quality of the website and hence the google search engine rankings since Google went with their new Panda updates in 2011.

Earlier writing to these sites was more beneficial than writing to their own new blog as a new website doesn't have any ranking whereas these sites already have established presence, search engine ranking, social networking features that ensured little traffic atleast to your articles. And it wasn't coming free. They take 50% share of your earnings for much ado nothing (as of today).

But now their advantage is gone. One has to rub others back too much to get their reciprocation. Moreover it is an addiction and a complete waste of time. But this Triond culture continues to thrive on writinghood.com.

All of their sub-sites have lost search engine rankings dramatically thanks to all the garbage they allowed to publish. How did I not see this coming? I only looked at the positive aspect. But once you are into a community, there is a chance that the others may pull you down if they are only publishing junk. As it is easier to create junk than original and useful content, it had exploded in volume and diluted the value of good content there. After all the years, all i noticed is that the earnings constantly go down every month (so it is not random variation), page views too go down once every six months. You need to keep on doing something, write more, promote older articles to keep it stable.

I gave up on all of this. The wonderful mistake I did was not to see through the eyes of experience. I ignored the value of TIME. With time such changes can happen and we should always account for in our work. What that means is we should plan for having something down the road. If I was writing for my own blog, I wouldn't have gotten the initial benefits of a revenue sharing site, as the site has to still grow its presence in the web. But with time, I would've established its presence through various channels (its all possible given long enough time). With short term vision, one can't envision these long term benefits of writing for their own site.

I am glad that I atleast occasionally focused on my blogs. But however I had missed a great deal of valuable time that otherwise would've helped this grow further.

In any business, the experienced advice that we need to do something where we have control over. What control we have when writing to revenue sharing sites? The site's ranking may go down and we can't do anything about that. The rules of publishing may change and we can't do anything about that. They may delete older articles and we can't do anything about that. It is a bloody hell of a task to edit older articles or check their performance all together in one place. Moreover your freedom to write however you want (of course still meeting T&C of your advertising partner), using keywords etc. is not there. Then why the hell would you write for them anymore?

And you always have to live with constant fear of losing your account and all work there when somebody complains about a singe misdeed in your article. This is happening now with expertcolumn.

It is all useless to write for these revenue sharing sites. You are just one among many powerless members who can't do anything when things change. Just focus on your own blog, website or forum and continuously look for various ways to get ideas, establish its presence, etc. After all the great work on Triond and supporting work on this blog, now the revenue of both have become equal. You have more control over your blog and also no addictions of waiting for others' comments before going to write another post. No waiting time for publishing and worrying about deleted content. Time will anyway pass as it always happened. Short term vision is dangerous. Focus on the long term. With time, wonderful things can happen.

I can see all my dreams coming true after removing the reckless constraints of writing to these useless revenue sharing sites and imagining the freedom on my own. Now I also don't have the constraint of Google Adsense.

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Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Vegetarian Restaurants in San Francisco, CA

If you are a vegetarian and are visiting San Francisco, or a vegetarian resident, you will enjoy the variety of vegetarian and vegan cuisine the City has to offer.

Alive! Vegetarian Cuisine

Alive! Vegetarian Cuisine serves raw organic, animal-free, vegan cuisine. The restaurant was designed under the consultation of a Feng Shui expert. Its ambiance is serene and sophisticated with a touch of Asian-inspired decor. Enjoy the Sushi with a sunflower seed miso pate, carrots and shiitake mushrooms (raw sake, Shiboritate Namazake Genshu), or a Sunflower Seed burger with avocados. Reservations are recommended, and attire is business casual. Hours of operation are for dinner, Wednesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. No lunch hours available during winter.

Alive! Vegetarian Cuisine

1972 Lombard Street

San Francisco, CA 94123

(415) 923-1052?

aliveveggie.com

Ananda Fuara Vegetarian Restaurant

Ananda Fuara Vegetarian Restaurant is located in downtown San Francisco, and is a Sri Chinmoy divine enterprise. Ananda Fuara means the “Fountain of Delight.” Try the Vegetarian B.L.T. (veggie bacon, lettuce & tomato on toasted organic 9-grain bread with a choice of small salad or the garnish of the day), or the Soup and Salad Combo, the dinner salad paired with a cup of dal (a spicy Indian lentil soup) or the soup of the day. Attire is casual. Hours of operation vary according to the season, so call ahead of time.

Ananda Fuara Vegetarian Restaurant

1298 Market Street

San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 621-1994?

anandafuara.com

Golden Era Vegetarian Restaurant

Golden Era Vegetarian Restaurant serves Chinese and Vietnamese vegetarian cuisine. All its dishes are free of meat, poultry, fish, eggs, and MSG. Enjoy Golden Era's House Rice Claypot (tofu, soy "chicken", mushroom, bean thread, onion, and ginger cooked with fragrant rice), or the Tamarind Beef (slices of soy "beef" cooked in sweet tamarind sauce, served with vegetarian "shrimp" chips). Dine in or take-out. The establishment is available for banquets. Attire is casual and business casual, and is family-friendly. Hours of operation are Wednesday through Monday from 11a.m. to 9 p.m., and is closed Tuesday.

Golden Era Vegetarian Restaurant

572 O'Farrell Street

San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 673-3136?

goldeneravegetarian.com

Greens Restaurant

Greens Restaurant is located in a converted warehouse at historic Fort Mason, and opened in 1979 under the auspices of the San Francisco Zen Center. It serves creative organic vegetarian cuisine influenced by the cuisines of the Mediterranean, Mexico and the American Southwest. Enjoy for brunch the Savoy Spinach and Rainbow Chard Omelet with leeks, feta, fontina, lemon and rosemary, served with roasted fingerling potatoes, or try for dinner the Red Curry (fall vegetables with coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, galanga, chilies and Thai basil, served with cashew jasmine rice and Thai cabbage slaw). Attire is casual. Hours of operation are for lunch, Tuesday through Saturday from 11:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Brunch on Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cafe Dinner, Sunday through Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prix Fixe Dinner on Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Greens Restaurant

Fort Mason, Building A
San Francisco, CA 94123

(415) 771-6222

greensrestaurant.com

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Juan Pollo Chicken Restaurant Review

Review of Juan Pollo, a Southern California fast food restaurant specializing in Mexican style flamed broiled chicken.

Juan Pollo is a fast food restaurant chain based in Southern California specializing in rotisserie and broiled chicken Mexican style. Their restaurants are primarily located in San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange County and Coachella. Their flamed broiled chicken are broiled in open flame for three hours.

DECOR: Juan Pollo is a hole on the wall with mis-matched furniture, poorly lighted with no specific decor theme.

FOOD: The restaurants of Juan Pollo may be a hole on the wall but their Mexican style rotisserie chicken is a winner. Don't be fooled by the rough exterior. It is the best tasting chicken I ever had. I had the half chicken which came with tortillas, salsa and ordered a cup rice on the side. The chicken is very juicy, tender with so much flavor and the skin is very crispy. The meat falls off the bones. It is broiled to perfection. The salsa is great (ordered the spicy salsa), the rice is passable.

I had a burrito to go. It is a little bit dry but the salsa made it better.

Besides whole chicken, they also have soft chicken taco, bean and cheese burrito, and chicken salad (it has lettuce, cheese, tomato, shredded chicken, salsa and dressing) . For their sides, chicken tostada, rice (rice, chicken bits, green onion and seasoning), beans, potato salad and corn on the cub.

They do catering and party packs are also available. You can order whole chickens to go with sides included.

STAFF: The staff of their Upland location (along Foothill Blvd) are very friendly and extremely fast.

PRICE: The price is dirt cheap with big portions. Their very affordable lunch and dinner specials comes with chicken, sides and drink.

CLEANLINESS: Their restaurant is generally clean with letter grade of "A" from the state of California. Other than the graffiti, their men's room is clean with soap, paper towels and warm water.

Their rotisserie chicken is highly recommended, you will definitely get hooked. This is the best place for flamed broiled, rotisserie chicken. The chicken is what gives this place all of it's stars, it doesn't have that commercial and mass produced taste.

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Best Breakfast Restaurants in Los Angeles

Los Angeles' supply of breakfast restaurants is vast, with many highly rated establishments becoming well known locally as well as nationally. But how do you tell which ones are good and which are just famous? Trust the locals. Here are the best Los Angeles breakfast restaurants according to the people who live here.

5. Grub

911 Seward St
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 461-3663

For the chill, laid-back, down-home style breakfaster, Grub offers a fun, creative menu of breakfast dishes whose names are almost as flavorful as the food itself. Take the Friggin’ Amazin’ French Toast, a fruity breakfast of cinnamon-vanilla toast, raspberry butter and maple syrup, plopped next to a pile of actual fruit. Or the Are You Yolkin’? Egg Sandwich, a buttery egg-cheese-bacon creation on a croissant with dill butter. All amazing in an Uncle-Billy’s-house kind of way, and not aggressive on the prices. Located away from the Hollywood crowds just south of Santa Monica and Seward, its violet-lined outdoor patio tends to attract huge carpenter bees, so keep a steady eye.

4. Blu Jam Cafe

7371 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 951-9191

This one is a little less known than other entries on this list, but Blu Jam café deserves to be recognized as a go-to on more than a neighborhood level. This bohemian diner, which once served as a below-the-radar blues and jazz hangout, offers a small sidewalk setup to accompany its slightly rustic, red-brick-and-exposed-beam interior. The breakfast menu includes genius entries such as the Toscana Scramble, an eggs-and-sausage affair that brings in pesto, mozzarella and cherry tomatoes to party in your mouth, and the chocolate, banana and candied walnut crepe, which would excite any French chocolate fiend. Breakfast is served all day, and your table top will never be wont for fresh bread.

3. Griddle Cafe

7916 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 874-0377

One could talk about the Griddle’s egg creations, its French toast, or even its respectable lunch menu, but one would be missing the point. Because the claim to fame of this Sunset Boulevard eatery is its pancakes, which if held in the air overhead, would create an eclipse of the sun, or at least serve as a reliable umbrella. The wide, thick, ridiculously tasty pancakes served here are big enough to cover your entire plate -- and if that’s not enough pancake, you get three of them. They also cover four entire pages of the menu, with flavors such as pumpkin, apple cobbler, chocolate chip cookie, Baliey’s and Kahlua, and raspberry-lemon. Can you say full?

2. Jinky’s Cafe

8539 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA
(310) 659-9670

If East Hollywood has Home, the West Hollywood crowd has its favorite breakfast spot in Jinky’s Café, the traditional-style diner on Sunset, just west of La Cienega. Besides its spot-on, never-miss-a-beat service, this establishment combines the typical face-stuffing breakfast food with healthy West Hollywood sensibilities, happily specializing in options such as egg-whites-only, vegetarian sausage and whole grains. Southwestern tendencies create an inviting California-style menu, and their Italian coffees are raved about.

1. Home

1760 Hillhurst Ave
Los Angeles, CA
(323) 669-0211

Every play on words you could come up with comparing this restaurant to the real thing (i.e., the comfort of your own kitchen) is warranted. As soon as you announce your arrival and start the usual 10-15 minute wait outside the gates of this mostly-outdoor establishment in Los Feliz, you will see the motherly presence of the hostess, who seems to be the owner as well (though a scouring of the Web could not confirm this). The treehouse-like appearance of the entire restaurant creates the feeling of being in one’s own back yard, complete with an above-ground koi-filled fountain to stare at as you devour your food. The eclectic combinations of eggs, potatoes, veggies, sauces and other options on the breakfast menu make this a prime go-to for the locals, and the lunch, dinner and drink menus are none too shabby, either.

Find more Los Angeles restaurants at the local guide to Los Angeles, TryOurLA.com. You can also find out about Los Angeles bars and nightlife, shoing areas, attractions and other fun stuff to do in LA.

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Zankou Chicken Restaurant Review

This is a review of Zankou Chicken, a fast food restaurant in Southern California offering middle eastern food.

Zankou Chicken is a family owned chain restaurant based in Southern California offering Middle Eastern food. They have several restaurants in the greater Los Angeles area; Glendale with 2 locations, Van Nuys, Anaheim, Pasadena, Burbank, West Los Angeles,  Toluca Lake and Montebello. This is a Zagat rated chain.

For this review I visited their Glendale location. From the decor you could tell they are a chain restaurant but still in its infancy. The decor is still not very corporate/commercial. Their furniture and decor are all mismatched. Ignoring the decor, their food is awesome. I ordered the whole chicken special which came with one rotisserie chicken with sides; a hunnus, pickled turnips, cabbage salad, pita bread and garlic sauce as a dip.

The chicken is very moist and flavorful. The skin is broiled to perfection and very crispy and the meat is very tender and moist. The chicken is comparable to the chicken I had at Juan Pollo but I like Zankou Chicken better as a whole because of their sides. The hummus and pickles turnips are perfect. The turnip is crispy and not very sour and the hummus is perfectly salty, sour and garlicky and not too tangy or tart. I can go without the cabbage salad and the garlic dip is overly sour.

Other items on their menu are shawerma plate (marinated and flame broiled beef), falafel plate, wraps (roasted chicken, shawerma, chicken tarna and falafel), kebab plates (shish kebab, chicken kebab, and lule kebab).  There are several salads, tabbouleh, tahini and garden salad. Hummus, mutabbal (grilled eggplant, tahini and olive oil) and basmati rice are the sides.

The service at the location I went for this review can be improved. I waited 30 minutes for my order. For a fast food restaurant, 30 minutes is a bit too long. I would understand if they are a sit-down restaurant. The staff are very friendly though.

The family that owns Zankou Chicken has a family tragic drama of epic proportions. In 2003, the owner shot and killed his sister, shot his mother and he then took his own life in a double-murder suicide. It is believed that the owner was in the late stages of colon and brain cancer which may have affected his mental faculties.

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Restaurant Review, Farmer Boys

This is a review for Farmer Boys a fast food restaurant in California.

Farmer Boys is a fast food restaurant in California and Nevada but most of it's outlet is found in the Inland Empire (San Bernardino and Riverside county) region of Southern California. I went to their Irwindale California location to try them.

DECOR:The decor motif is country with whimsical decor pieces. Furniture is mostly oak.

FOOD: They have breakfast plates and breakfast on the run which are served all day, hamburgers, sandwiches, salads & wraps, and sides. They have fish plates, soup & chili bowls, flamed broiled chicken sandwiches, shakes and fountain drinks and desserts. The sides are onion rings, chili cheese fries and crispy zucchini.

For comparison with other fast food restaurants, I tried the Farmer's Burger. It has 1/2 lb of flamed-broiled burger patty topped with double cheese, hickory smoked bacon and fresh avocado and greens. The burger tasted good and not greasy like other hamburgers. The greens are fresh and crispy and the flamed-broiled burger patty makes them stand-up above the crowed.

For the side, I ordered the crispy zucchini which is heavenly. It is a battered wedges of zucchini and deep fried.  I ordered the real strawberry shake. The shake needs more strawberry otherwise it is passable.

CLEANLINESS: The Irwindale outlet have a letter grade of "A" from the state of California. Their men's restroom has paper towels soap and warm water although the restroom may need some extra scrubbing. The tile grouts are dark.

STAFF: The staff are friendly and quick. Orders are taken at the counter and your food is delivered to your table. I had my food after about ten minutes.

Overall, this fast food restaurant is worth going back to. Food is fresh and tasty with a lot of selection, and staff are friendly.

Next time, I will try their breakfast items and maybe their soups. They claim each egg is cracked by hand to make their farm fresh 3-Egg Breakfasts and Omelets. I will also try their onion rings. They claim it requires 21 steps to achieve their great onion rings which includes hand cutting the onions, hand dipping in batter with 2 different kinds of batter.

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Ten Restaurants That Deliver in Long Beach

For a list of Long Beach restaurants that deliver, consider these ten favorites.

Are you searching for restaurants that deliver in Long Beach? Consider this list of favorite spots, according to hundreds of local residents and Urbanspoon diners. The menus feature varied cuisine—from Greek, Italian, and Vietnamese to classic American dishes and southern soul food. All ten restaurants offer delivery service that is free or charges a nominal fee. Be sure to call the restaurant for current delivery information.

George’s Greek Café. For "a little piece of Greece in Southern California," try George’s Greek Café. According to the official website, the restaurant offers free delivery Monday through Friday. Menu items are priced between $10 and $15 per entrée. Visit 135 Pine Avenue or call (562) 437-1184.

Bouchee’s Bistro. This Long Beach restaurant provides gourmet casual meals and eclectic fare, offering new twists to old favorites. Menu items are priced under $10 per entrée. Visit their new address at 144 Pine Avenue or call (562) 437-7700.

Johnny Reb’s Southern Roadhouse. Considered one of the best barbecue restaurants in Southern California, Johnny Reb’s serves rib-tickling barbecue and traditional southern "soul food." The menu features entrées priced between $10 and $15. Visit 4663 Long Beach Boulevard or call (562) 423-7327.

Papalucci’s. For excellent Italian food and pizza delivery, consider Papalucci’s. The family restaurant serves specialty pizzas and traditional pastas made with a secret-ingredient tomato sauce. Entrées are priced under $10. Visit 4611 East 2nd Street or call (562) 434-4454.

George’s Greek Café. George’s Greek Café makes a second appearance on the list, this time at a different Long Beach location. The menu features homemade Greek cuisine priced between $10 and $15 per entrée. Visit 5316 East 2nd Street or call (562) 433-1755.

IlPoggioPaninoteca. This family-run Italian restaurant is a favorite spot for many Long Beach residents. Poggio’s serves fresh, authentic Italian dishes priced between $10 and $15 per entrée. Visit 3819 Atlantic Avenue or call (562) 424-6800.

212 Degrees Bistro. For a "taste delight," order take-out from this top-rated restaurant serving classic American cuisine. 212 Degrees is famous for its breakfast and brunch menus, too. Entrées are priced between $15 and $25. Visit 2708 East 4th Street or call (562) 439-8822.

Pho America Vietnamese Cuisine. This Long Beach restaurant serves authentic, mouth-watering Vietnamese dishes. Diners give this one high marks. The menu includes entrées priced under $10. Visit 1826 Pacific Avenue or call (562) 218-0204.

Sushi of Naples. Do you have a yen for sushi? Place your order with Sushi of Naples. The restaurant features Japanese and Asian cuisine priced between $10 and $15 per entrée. Visit 5470 East 2nd Street or call (562) 438-7570.

California Pizza Kitchen. Rounding out the list of ten restaurants that deliver in Long Beach is California Pizza Kitchen. One of the most recommended chains in America, this restaurant serves distinctive tastes from around the world—all on a pizza pie. Visit 6417 East Pacific Coast Highway or call (562) 596-2775.

References:

"LosAngeles-Orange County Restaurants." OpenTable. Accessed May 3, 2010.

"Restaurants That Deliver in Long Beach." Urbanspoon. Accessed May 7, 2010.

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Where to Eat in Sacramento, California

The City of Sacramento has numerous restaurants for all tastes and budgets. Ranging from California-style menus to International cuisine. Some are located in historic Old Sacramento, a state historic park and landmark, reminder of the California Gold Rush, and with buildings of historical value.

Biba Restaurant

Biba Restaurant offers authentic regional Italian cuisine with an open atmosphere and contemporary design. Their menu changes seasonally (four times a year). They have a full bar with a large variety of wines, beers, liqueurs, and cocktails. Tables are set in white linen, and each one is adorned with a flower bouquet. Reservations are required, especially for dinner. Casual day dress is accepted, and dinner dress is preferred. Live piano music is scheduled every night for dinner after 6:30 pm until closing, and on Fridays and Saturdays after 6:00 pm.

Biba Restaurant
2801 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, California 95816

Phone: (916) 455-2422
Fax: (916) 455-0542

biba-restaurant.com

Tower Bridge Bistro

Tower Bridge Bistro is located inside the Embassy Suites Hotel in Sacramento, and serves California-Tuscan cuisine. They offer over 80 selections on their wine list. For lunch they offer their specialty pizzas, the meat lover pizzas margharita pizza, and build your own pizza. Lunch hours are Monday to Saturday from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Dinner is Monday to Saturday from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Sunday lunch is from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, and dinner is from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Reservations and casual business attire are preferred.

Tower Bridge Bistro

100 Capitol Mall

Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 326-5050

towerbridgebistro.com

4th Street Grille

4th Street Grille is located in Downtown Sacramento, and serves New American cuisine (a larger-portioned California cuisine style), in an eclectic, uptown chic atmosphere. They have a fully-stocked bar, which stays opened later than the restaurant. They specialize in pastas, salads, mesquite-grilled meats, and vegetarian dishes. Besides their regular menu, they also offer a menu for banquets. Catering services are available. Casual dress is preferred. Lunch is from Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm. Dinner on Monday from 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm, and Friday and Saturday to 11:00 pm.

4th Street Grille

400 L Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: (916) 448-2847

Fax: (916) 448-1588

4thstreetgrille.com

The Firehouse Restaurant

The Firehouse Restaurant is located at what once was the Sacramento Building Number 3 firehouse, built in 1853. It was the first building in Old Sacramento to be restored and now acclaimed as a Sacramento landmark. It offers a romantic Victorian ambiance, with an American and International menu. Open seating and reservations are accepted. Casual dress is encouraged. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. Dinner is served Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

The Firehouse Restaurant

1112 Second Street

Old Sacramento, CA 95814

(916) 442-4772

firehouseoldsac.com

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Restaurants in San Diego, CA

San Diego offers a large variety of American and International cuisine restaurants, all with their own special ambiance to make your eating experience unique. The best restaurants are conveniently located in the Downtown or near Downtown area, close to hotels and attractions, making any visit to San Diego an exiting adventure.

Bertrand at Mister A's

Bertrand at Mister A's is an elegant restaurant offering American cuisine and a sensational view of Downtown San Diego. A dress code is in order. Dressy or business dress, nice casual jeans are acceptable. Shorts acceptable during lunchtime only. No beach attire nor baseball caps accepted. Lunch is served Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner is served from 5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 5 p.m.

Bertrand at Mister A's
2550 Fifth Avenue Twelfth Floor,
San Diego, CA 92103

Phone: (619) 239-1377
Fax: (619) 239-1379

bertrandatmisteras.com/

Cafe Sevilla of San Diego

Cafe Sevilla of San Diego restaurant and night club is considered a local landmark, as it's been around for over twenty years. It offers Spanish cuisine in a Spanish environment. You will be treated by a medieval knight greeting at the door. Dinner shows are available (call for details and tickets) in the evening. Open Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. through midnight.

Cafe Sevilla of San Diego

555 Fourth Avenue

San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 233-5979

cafesevilla.com/locs/sanDiego/index.html

Royal India Restaurant

Royal India Restaurant has been awarded with Gaslamp's San Diego's prize for best Indian cuisine restaurant. Just walking distance away from the San Diego Convention Center, and numerous hotels. Valet parking available. Open daily from 5 p.m. to midnight.

Royal India Restaurant
329 Market street
San Diego,CA 92101
Phone: (619) 269-9999
Fax: (619) 501-9999

royalindia.com/index.html

Candelas San Diego

Candelas San Diego offers sophisticated, contemporary Mexican cuisine in a romantic atmosphere. It offers public and private dining, a lounge and two separate bars available for cocktail receptions. Each seating area offers romantic linens and candlelight. Reservations are encouraged. Serves breakfast on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and lunch on Monday through Friday from 11a.m. To 3 p.m. Dinner is served from Monday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to 11p.m.

Candelas San Diego

416 3rd Ave.

San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 702-4455

candelas-sd.com

Celadon Restaurant

Celadon Restaurant offers authentic traditional and modern Thai cuisine with French preparation techniques. It features a wine list with foreign and domestic wines for every taste. Lunch is served Monday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 3 p.m. Dinner reservations are required, and is served Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Celadon Restaurant

3671 Fifth Avenue

San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 297-8424

celadonrestaurant.com/home.htm

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Top 3 Most Romantic Places To Dine In Idyllwild, CA

This is a list of the most romantic places to eat in the small, little-known mountain town of Idyllwild, in Southern California. This article discusses these restaurants' locations, prices, menus, environments, ambience and what makes them so romantic.

                        Idyllwild is a very small, quaint mountain community located in Southern California. Most of us who live here are acquainted with each other. It is not a very well known place, but for those who are aware of it, it is a very desirable place to visit. It is definitely labeled as a tourist town. Those of us who do live here are proud to call ourselves residents and many of us have been here for most, if not all of our lives.

While it may be a small town, there are quite a few restaurants to choose from, as eating out is one of the popular things to do when you visit here.

Idyllwild is the epitome of romance; therefore, romantic, classy restaurants are our forte. There are 3 restaurants I have chosen that completely take the cake if your mission is a perfectly romantic evening, with a delectable, mouthwatering menu to choose from. These places have it all to offer: A peaceful, serene environment, impeccably romantic ambience, soft music (and, in some cases, live music), remarkable, top of the line food, irresistible beers, wines and cocktails, and class A service to boot.

                        The Mountain Restaurant (www.themountainrestaurant.com) is a VERY high-end restaurant with an über-classy, unique menu. It is easily accessible and easy to find as it is right on the highway that you take to get into Idyllwild. The prices are very fair considering the type of food they have to offer. The building is adorable, made of red brick that has a sort of white-washed look to it. When you go inside, in front of you on the right is a beautiful, smooth, granite-type bar. To the left you see a big, open dining room, craftily decorated with tables similar to the bar. There are beams hanging only about 5 feet above the tables with dimmable lights attached to them. Ceiling fans hang low and dot the room. Elegant curtains hanging in large windows surround the dining area, and pinecones placed neatly on a shelf just below the ceiling surround the entirety of it. Each of the tables is set with two wine glasses and its own candle for romantic ambience.

Mountain refers to itself as a "slow food" restaurant, so your experience here is bound to be relaxed, leisurely, elegant and certainly, very romantic. What is romance without a good bottle of wine? Start your experience here with a bottle of wine from their generous selection; you even get half price on your bottle if you visit here on a Thursday!

Before you decide on your entree, order one of their unique appetizers. Some of your options consist of: slow-roasted Kurobuta pork belly with fennel seed, caramelized onions, sautéed apples and calvados sauce. You may instead prefer the fresh made angel hair pasta with Manila clam and sautéed bay scallop sauce, basil pesto and chorizo oil. Or you may prefer one of the many other options. Appetizers range in price from $8.00 to $11.00.

Now it is time to choose your entree. Mountain's chef has been cooking professionally for twenty years. He graduated from the acclaimed culinary school Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France, and has worked in several fine dining establishments throughout the U.S., as well as Europe and Australia. So be sure and choose wisely as you know everything is utterly delicious!

On Monday nights they have an incredibly well-priced two course special that varies every week. Some of the entrees you may choose from are: Grilled, grass-fed beef tenderloin with gruyere cheese potato gratin, roasted broccoli rabe, red wine caramelized shallot and bone marrow sauce, served with freshly grated horseradish. Another great choice would be the crispy skin, wild, line-caught striped bass with rock shrimp dumplings, served over caramelized fennel and pea tendrils with a bouillabaisse sauce.  There are many other entree choices as well. Mountain has a base menu and a daily changing menu also. Entrees range in price from $21.00 to $33.00.

Now if you aren't too stuffed from your appetizer and entree, you can test out one of Mountain's irresistible homemade desserts. They are $8.00 and you can opt for a strawberry shortcake with whipped mascarpone, vanilla and jasmine crème brûlée, or one of their various other desserts.

The Mountain Restaurant made the list because it definitely has to offer everything one could ask for a romantic evening and meal; ambrosial food, romantic ambience, beautiful, serene surroundings and even good prices for icing on the cake.

                        Another comparable option is The Creek House (www.creekhouseidyllwild.com). The Creek House is a charming little restaurant located deeper into town. To be more specific, on North Circle Dr. One of the most appealing qualities of this restaurant is that it is located creek side, hence the name. You can choose to dine indoors in their elegant, sophisticated dining room (which has a bar, television and fireplace), or opt for the creek side patio and enjoy the picturesque sights and ear pleasing sounds that Mother Nature has to offer. The sounds of the running creek, trees rustling when a light breeze hits them, the sweet song of the many varieties of birds we have here, as well as the other critters scampering throughout the forest are sure to set the mood. At night, if you're fortunate enough, you may even catch a glimpse of a deer trotting by.

You may want to start off your evening with a good glass of wine, one of Creek House's signature cocktails or choose from the generous selection of microbrews, domestic or imported bottled beers.

Appetizers and side dishes range in price from $2.50 to $16.95. Creek House is unique in that it has a salad bar, which you can add to your meal, or even have as your entree. You can also add a bowl of soup to your salad bar. Appetizers consist, in part, of: Steamed or grilled artichoke, Cajun shrimp and sautéed mushrooms. There are also quite a few other choices.

Entrees range in price from $16.95 to $46.95. Some items you can choose from are: The 13 oz. Rib Eye, pork Baby Back ribs, Herb roasted chicken, King crab legs and an 8 oz. Top Sirloin. These are only a few of the many options on their menu. They also have a daily special that is always something tempting and delicious. Seafood entrees are served with vegetables and rice pilaf. All other entrees are served with vegetables and baked potato, or potatoes du jour.

The Creek House made my list because it has a great variety of foods to choose from; from timeless comfort foods to more on the fancy side. There is romance wherever you look, whether you choose to sit inside and set the mood next to the fireplace, under dimmed lighting with some candlelight; or outside next to the creek under the stars, soaking up the beauty that nature has to offer.

                        The last restaurant I have chosen for this list, and my own personal favorite, is Cafe Aroma (www.cafearoma.org). Cafe Aroma offers traditional Italian dishes, as well as classic Italian recipes with French, Nuevo Latino and Asian twists for a new, unique spin.

The Cafe offers the best of both worlds. It is inarguably THE local "hot spot"; therefore, you can find a lot of action here.  However, on the other hand, it offers peace and privacy in other areas of the restaurant, if you would rather spend time with your partner in a quieter environment, where you can be more alone. Cafe Aroma is located on North Circle Dr., the same as the aforementioned Creek House. You will run into Cafe Aroma before Creek House when you are coming up this road. It is in a great location, very easy to find, impossible to miss.

They are open 7 days from 7am to 10pm, but are closed from 4-5pm to prepare for dinner. Reservations are highly recommended here as this is a very busy place. There are 2 spacious indoor dining areas, as well as a very large patio seating area which offers free wireless Internet.

As far as drinks, they offer beer, a very extensive wine list (which is constantly being updated so as to provide good pairings), and while they don't have a full bar, they carry a liquor of lower percentage in order to be able to serve cocktails as well.

There is eye-pleasing fine art on display throughout the restaurant for your enjoyment. It is also available for purchase. If you enjoy live music, this is a great place for you to be. There is such a variety of genres that there is always something to appeal to everyone. Everything from the traditional jazz, to classical guitar, to funky blues, to rock-a-billy bluegrass and some alternative rock thrown in here and there, can all be found here. Live music is played every weekday at 6pm, as well as weekends at 9am, 1pm and occasionally, 6pm also.

When romance is what you've set out for, have a seat in the library area of the Cafe. Enjoy your meal by candlelight, with musical entertainment by their jazz quartets or classic blues combos. The Library is a more secluded spot in the restaurant. It is full of board games and many books that you may borrow and return at your convenience.

There are outdoor heaters for the cold months so that you can still sit outside comfortably and enjoy your candlelit dinner under the stars and soak in the beautiful surroundings the mountains have to offer.

Food is prepared by some of the most talented chefs in Idyllwild, 2 of which graduated from renowned culinary arts schools.

Begin your meal with one of their scrumptious appetizers and/or starters. Some of your options include: Garlic bisque, Gorgonzola wedge salad, Caprese, Shrimp martini, and Sesame seared Ahi. There are various others you could pick; this is just a general idea. Starters and appetizers range in price from $5.00 to $16.00.

Now for your main course, there are many tempting choices! To name a few, they have: the classic, Spaghetti and meatballs, Penne Arrabiata, Gnocchi, Rigatoni Funghi, Double Portobello Mushroom Ravioli and Chicken Ravioli Florentine. In addition to the regular menu, there are also a couple of tempting, creative and well thought out daily specials to consider. Entrees range in price from $10.00 to $28.00.

After finishing your meal, you may want to try out one of the many sensuous desserts. Ask about them and your server will bring this giant tray of them to your table and tell you about each one. You won't be able to resist!

There is so much to say about Cafe Aroma, but I'd never be able to write it all down! Basically, when looking for the perfect place to enjoy a great meal and spend a romantic evening with the one you love, this is one of the best places I have yet to see. You have all the ingredients for the perfect evening in one place; good music, Italian cuisine (the hands-down epitome of romantic food; think, Lady and the Tramp!), candlelight, cool, mountain air, great wines and even some privacy.

In conclusion, I have chosen these 3 restaurants from my hometown as the top places to have a romantic evening and meal because I believe they offer everything one looks for in the perfect, romantic meal. The enchanting, sensual ambience, a serene, private environment, picturesque, mood-setting surroundings, ambrosial, exquisite cuisine and even easily accessible locations, so you don't ruin your night doing circles trying to find the place you were looking for. I do believe these places are awesome enough to compete with the best in the business all over the world. That is why they made my list for the best in Idyllwild. That said, if you’re ever in Southern California, make a special trip to the small mountain town of Idyllwild. I guarantee you will have one of the most memorable experiences of your lifetime!

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Valentine's Day date ideas: upscale restaurants in Orange county California

Valentine's Day date ideas: upscale restaurants in Orange county California. Dining out at an elegant restaurant

On Valentine's Day you can take your date out to a nice and elegant restaurant and there are plenty of those in Orange County. One of those restaurants is Ambrosia. It's an upscale restaurant that is perfect for Valentine's Day and recommended by the city guide. The type of food is French. The location is at 801 N. Main St., 2nd Fl.Santa Ana, CA 92701. The phone number is 714-550-0880.

Another great upscale restaurant is Bistro le Crillon. The food is French and the place is elegant and high quality. The location is at Eastbluff Village Center 2523 Eastbluff Dr.Newport Beach, CA 92660. The phone number is 949-640-8181. The restaurant is recommended by OC's guide.

Blue Coral Seafood & Spirits is another upscale seafood restaurant recommended by OC's guide for Valentine's Day. This place serves seafood. The location is at Fashion Island 451 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660. The phone number is 949-856-2583. This locates in the wealthy and beautiful Newport Beach.

Fleming's Prime Steak House and Wine Bar is a steak house for those who enjoy eating steak. You can expect steak and wine here. It's an upscale place that is located in the wealthy neighborhood of Newport Beach. The location is at Fashion Island 455 Newport Center Dr.
Newport Beach, CA 92660. The phone number is 949-720-9633. Newport beach is a very wealthy city and you can always find plenty of upscale restaurants to attend. I really like Newport Beach and all else. I think Caifornia has a lot of potential for great dates. There are so many restaurants and food places that you'll love it. You can always find great Asian cuisine at Little Saigon and you can always find great Latin food in Santa Ana. There is so many great restaurant in California and you won't have a problem at all.

Source: http://www.gayot.com/holiday/valentine/orangecounty.html

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Best Italian Restaurants in Long Beach, California

Some of the best Italian restaurants in Los Angeles County are located in Long Beach. It's not just the cuisine making your mouth water. It's also that you'll feel like you're in the Old Country when you visit some of these establishments. The décor and flavors of Italy will make you say, Mama Mia!

La Traviata Restaurant

La Traviata Restaurant was not only inspired by the renowned La Traviata Opera, but it's the only restaurant in downtown Long Beach designed in the Nineteenth Century Opera House style. It also offers live entertainment with the best of Long Beach's operatic singers and pianists. La Traviata Restaurant offers Nouveau Italian cuisine (traditional Italian cuisine with a twist of California), and boasts of an award-winning wine list (awarded by Wine Spectator Magazine). Enjoy the Mozzarella Caprese (vine ripened tomatoes with buffalo mozzarella, and basil sprinkled with extra virgin olive oil) for lunch, or the Involtini Di Melezane (goat cheese stuffed and grilled eggplant, arugula, roasted bell peppers in tomato parmesan sauce) for dinner. It's the perfect romantic restaurant for two. It offers catering and banquet menus. Reservations are accepted. Attire is business casual to elegant. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 5 p.m. until closing.

La Traviata Restaurant
301 Cedar Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 432-8022

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Michael's on Naples Ristorante

Michael's on Naples Ristorante offers fine Italian dining on a modern, classy rooftop patio with white tablecloths. The cellar is filled with the finest wines. You'll enjoy the Calamari Fritti (fresh, deep-fried Calamari with zucchini and eggplant), or the Ravioli di Funghi (fresh pasta stuffed with wild mushrooms, brown butter and lemon). Reservations are accepted, and attire is business casual to elegant. Hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Michael's on Naples Ristorante
5620 East Second Street

Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 439-7080

michaelsonnaples.com

Ristorante daVinci

Ristorante daVinci is located next to the Long Beach Airport. It offers premium, fine Italian dining. Try the Tortelloni di Zucca (pasta shells stuffed with pumpkin) for lunch, or the Carpaccio (thin-sliced beef tenderloin with wild arugula and truffled peccorino cheese) for dinner. There's also a weekly Farmer's Market menu, and a huge list of wines. Ristorante daVinci has a VIP room for banquets, offers catering for special events, and reservations can be made online or by phone. Attire is business casual to elegant. Hours of operation for lunch are Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dinner hours are Monday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays are closed.

Ristorante daVinci
2801 East Spring Street

Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 685-8111

davincilb.com



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Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Los Angeles, CA

This is just a few of the many Vegan and Vegetarian restaurants in Los Angeles, California.

California Vegan Restaurant

California Vegan Restaurant serves Californian and Thai Vegan cuisine. Try dishes like Coconut on Paradise or California Sizzling Hot Platter, to name a few. The ambiance is casual, fun, and family friendly. They accept reservations, and no smoking is allowed. Its website offers a $5 discount coupon for no utensil use. Hours of operation are daily from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

California Vegan Restaurant

7300 West Sunset Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90046-3429

(323) 874-9079‎

californiavegan.com

Cinnamon Vegetarian Restaurant

Cinnamon Vegetarian Restaurant
 serves Vegan and Vegetarian cuisine, plus Oriental and Greek salads. It's a 'green' restaurant (uses no styrofoam). Try its savory Chicken Mole and hearty Posole or Chicken Pasta Marinara. Ambiance is friendly and casual. Attire is casual. Hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday is closed, Friday and Saturday from | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Cinnamon Vegetarian Restaurant

5511 N Figueroa St

Highland Park, CA 90042

(323) 982-9480

cinnamonvegetarian.com

Cru Organic Raw Food Restaurant

Cru Organic Raw Food Restaurant serves Californian Vegan and raw cuisine. Its renowned for its creative use of the freshest organic produce and entirely gluten-free menu. It weaves Italian, Japanese, Tunisian, Thai and Indian flavors in its cuisine. The atmosphere is laid back casual. Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday lunch from 11a.m. to 4p.m., dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Times are seasonal, so call before you go.

Cru Organic Raw Food Restaurant

1521 Griffith Park Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90026

(323) 667-1551‎

crusilverlake.com

Parus Indian Vegetarian Restaurant

Parus Indian Vegetarian Restaurant specializes in Southern Indian Vegetarian cuisine, and uses rich spices and aromatic herbs in its food. Try the Masala Dosa, Idli, Uppuma, and Sambar. The ambiance is casual, romantic, quiet, and fun. They accept reservations. Attire is casual. No smoking allowed. Paru's is open for dinner Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Parus Indian Vegetarian Restaurant

5140 West Sunset Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90027-5708

(323) 661-7600‎

parusrestaurant.com

Vegan Glory

Vegan Glory serves Thai Vegan and Vegetarian cuisine. Try the Chu Chee (soy shrimps sautéed in chef’s special coconut puree topped with Kaffir lime leaves and bell pepper), or the Orange Peel Chicken (lightly battered & flashed fried soy chicken caramelized in a tangy orange sauce topped with orange peel and sprinkled with sesame seeds). Ambiance and attire are casual. Hours of operation are daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Vegan Glory

8393 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(323) 653-4900

veganglory.com

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Best Mexican Restaurants in Long Beach, California

Long Beach, California has some of the finest Mexican restaurants in California. While most are family-owned restaurants, there are others that are fine and elegant. It doesn't matter which restaurant you choose, you will find your dining experience an exquisite one.

Tequila Jack's Beach House Cantina

Tequila Jack's Beach House Cantina is located in Shoreline Village. You will be dining right next to the ocean with views of the Queen Mary and the Downtown Long Beach shoreline. Tequila Jack's shows live sports events all day on twenty flat screen televisions. Attire is casual. Its hours are Sunday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m, and Friday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to Midnight.

Tequila Jack's
407 Shoreline Village Dr.
Long Beach, Ca 90802

(562) 628-0454

tequilajacks.com

La Creperie Cafe Bohemian Bistro and Bar

La Creperie Cafe Bohemian Bistro and Bar is located in Belmont Shore. The ambiance is romantic, and it serves Mexican cuisine with a French flair. Attire is business casual. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

La Creperie Cafe

4911 East 2nd Street
Long Beach, CA 90803
(562) 434-8499

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Enrique's Mexican Restaurant

Enrique's Mexican Restaurant is located in the Naples-Marina area, and serves authentic Mexican cuisine. The staff is very attentive. Attire is casual. Call for hours of operation.

Enrique's Mexican Restaurant

6210 E. Pacific Coast Hwy

Long Beach, CA 90803

(562) 498-3622

La Palapa del Mar

La Palapa del Mar is located in Belmont Shore, with a stunning waterfront view. It specializes in Mexican cuisine with Spanish, Mexican and Latin entrees. It lays live music from Thursday through Sunday. Attire is business casual. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.,
Friday from 3:30 p.m. to Midnight, Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to Midnight, Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Happy Hour is Tuesday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

La Palapa del Mar

4020 East Olympic Plaza

Long Beach, CA

(562) 433-5702‎

lapalaparestaurant.com

Tikal Restaurant

Tikal Restaurant is located in Downtown Long Beach, and it serves excellent “Mexi-Caribbean” cuisine. Attire is casual. Call for hours of operation.

Tikal Restaurant
217 Pine Avenue

Long Beach, CA 90802
562-495-0898

Baja Sonora

Baja Sonora has two locations in Long Beach, California. It serves large portions of delicious, authentic Mexican lunch and dinner. Attire is casual. Hours are daily 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Baja Sonora

2940 Clark Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 421-5120

bajasonora.com

Baja Sonora

3502 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90807

(562) 981-1950

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The Best Italian Restaurants in California

The purpose of this article is to inform the population of the state of California of some of the finer points of the best Italian restaurants in the state. The Fresco Trattoria and the Fresco Grill are beyond any shadow of a doubt the best Italian restaurants in California.

The purpose of this article is to inform the population of the state of California of some of the finer points of the best Italian restaurants in the state. The Fresco Trattoria and the Fresco Grill are beyond any shadow of a doubt the best Italian restaurants in California.

The Fresco Trattoria and the Fresco Grill are both impeccably distinguished restaurants. Their décor is modern, comfortable and beautiful all at once. They are of course perfectly clean, as you would expect from only the finest restaurants. The service is lacking in nothing, from expediency to professionalism to overall friendly demeanors.  The food selection is unsurpassed, as is also their wine list. And as if all this wasn’t enough, the Fresco Trattoria and the Fresco Grill have prices that allow the average person a wonderful dining experience as often as they want.  I simply cannot recommend these restaurants highly enough.

The décor of the best Italian restaurants in California, which are of course the Fresco Trattoria and the Fresco Grill, is incredibly welcoming and distinctly Italian. When you enter these restaurants, you feel as if you’re entering Italy itself. The walls are covered in beautiful mosaics and fresco-style murals depicting gorgeous scenes of the rustic Italian landscape. Lovely Venetian music caresses your ears as you enjoy a delicious meal. Overall the atmosphere of both restaurants is wonderful. I couldn’t think of a better place to have a delightful Italian dinner.

It goes without saying that the Fresco Trattoria and the Freso Grill are incredibly clean. From spotlessly clean floors to pristine bathrooms, everything in these best Italian restaurants in California is polished to a perfect shine.

I cannot speak highly enough about the quality of the service that the Fresco Trattoria and the Fresco Grill provide. Their wait staff is amazingly fast, and incredibly eager to please. Not once was my glass empty, and there was always a full basket of fresh bread on the table. My waiter was literally waiting and watching for any sign of need or want from me.  From the moment I made my reservation to walking out the door, my experience at the best Italian restaurant in California was nothing but pleasant. Calling to make my reservation was very easy; just a three-minute phone call and I was ready. When I arrived I was greeted with warm and welcoming smiles as if I was coming home for Christmas instead of going out to dinner.  The chef even came out to my table to make sure he had gotten my order right, since I did have to make some special requests to accommodate my mild food allergies. The care and attention given to my dining experience by the staff of the Fresco Trattoria and the Fresco Grill was impeccable.

Finally I must comment on how amazingly affordable the food was at both the Fresco locations. For the quality of service and food I received, I was expecting my bill to be over one hundred dollars, but it was more like sixty-five.  I did abstain from indulging in their expansive wine selection, but even if I had, their wine prices are very reasonable.  At the prices the Fresco Trattoria and the Fresco Grill are asking, along with their wonderful service and delicious food, I can without any hesitation call them the very best Italian restaurants in California.

For any help on Italian Restaurants in Carlsbad, Italian Restaurants in Bonsall, check out the info available online, these will help you learn to find the best Banquet Catering in Carlsbad on an instant go!

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