Union, Las Vegas, NV

Water Show outside the Aria

This was from my birthday weekend that I spent in Las Vegas. Joe asked me where I wanted to eat, and after reading several menus and restaurant offerings, I decided to pick the Union Restaurant at the beautiful Aria Hotel that was constructed between the Bellagio and the Monte Carlo. It just so happened that same day, there was a huge industry convention going on in the same hotel and there were reps from Adobe there. They had a dinner party of 38 going into the restaurant before my group so the service was a little slow.

After talking it over, we discovered that if I wanted to do the Chef's tasting menu, EVERYBODY at the table has to take part in the tasting menu as well, so that's where we began.

First Course: Beef Carpaccio "Flat Bread"



Beef Carpaccio with Red Onions, Micro Basil, Boursin Cheese on flat bread

Judgment: The beef was exquisite and the micro basil definitely adds character and taste to the dish. The subtle hints of cheese expand the flavors even more and all in all, I kind of wished I had more of this to enjoy but it was just the beginning of the meal.

Second Course: Roasted Tomato Soup



Tomato Soup with Roasted Peppers, Bacon-Tomato Grilled Cheese

Judgment: I wish my photo came out better, I also probably should have taken the time to properly adjust my camera settings but aside from that, this soup was excellent. I'm not a big fan of tomato soups, but this was definitely one that I finished to the last drop. The Bacon Tomato Grilled Cheese has a savory flavor to it, mostly thanks to the bacon. The soup itself you can taste the roasted tomatoes, and the addition of balsamic vinegar brings out the richness of the flavors and adds to the acidity of everything.

Main Course: Stuffed Lobster Tails and Porterhouse Steak



Grilled Lobster tails sitting on a bed of stuffing, Grilled Porterhouse Steak with dipping sauces

Judgment: WOW, where to begin. It was interesting because one of my friends was allergic to shellfish, so he stuck to the steak in the back where it only had lobster one side to avoid contamination. The Lobster was poached to perfection and they included 2 types of butter for dipping. Regular and Vanilla/Coconut butter. The Vanilla definitely takes it as it adds another dimension of sweetness to the lobster meat. The steak was grilled to a beautiful Medium Rare and the filet mignon portion of the porterhouse was quite tender. They included a Bernaise sauce and teriyaki sauce, but I felt that wasn't needed, the steak alone was mouthwatering and delicious. The platter also included a Macaroni and Cheese, as well as a Potato Puree. The entree alone was enough to feed all of us have leftovers for us to take home.

Dessert Course: Dessert Platter



Chef's assortment of Desserts: Apple Pie with Pecan Ice Cream, Churros, Rum Raisin Ice Cream and Ice Cream Pop

Judgment: Surprisingly, after eating the massive amount of food before this plate, none of us really cared for the dessert. Although I will say that the churro was well dusted with cinnamon and sugar, the apple pie should've been served warm, but I guess with the prep time to prepare this platter for individually for everyone at your table, it would've gone cold anyways. The ice cream pop was basically a miniature klondike bar on a stick, I think I would've liked it more if it had been covered in almond pieces. The Rum Raisin Ice Cream was probably the most interesting. The flavor was not what you would expect in something like that, and first impressions were that it didn't taste good -- but after eating a bit, I started to enjoy it a little bit.

Conclusion: This restaurant can get packed with large corporate events. There were other parties going on in the restaurant as well. Also, a reminder, that sodas are not refillable. As it is a bar, they'll charge you for each one.

Judgment: This restaurant gets an S-Rank

Clearman's Steak and Stein, Pico Rivera, CA

So last week, my friends and I gathered together to wish a Farewell Dinner for one of our close friends Mr. James Chen. We decided to rendezvous at Clearman's Steak & Stein in Pico Rivera. They are part of the chain that owns North Woods Inn in Santa Fe Springs, CA as well. Seeing today is the day that James left for Philadelphia, it is fitting that I write the entry dedicated to him today. Well, not so much dedicated to him but the meal that was in his honor.

The Sidecar



Sidecar Cocktail

Judgment: You would be surprised how many bars in established restaurants don't know how to make this drink! It is definitely one of the basics when you study to be a bartender, and even my friend Dianne who doesn't drink regularly knows or at least has heard of "The Sidecar"! I'm not sure what the bartender used in this rendition but it doesn't taste like the usual Henessey Cognac that was supposed to be in it but it was still fairly good. Crisp, tart taste and pleasant to the mouth. 8 / 10

Pile of Butter



Literally, they laid out piles of butter for us. No, this was not a dish so I won't be making any judgment on it but I thought it was note-worthy

Garlic Cheese Toast



Texas Style Toast with Garlic and cheddar flavors

Judgment: It is as you would expect. A cheesy buttery piece of toast. Oh and there was some garlic flavoring in there. Over all, I thought it might have been a bit too greasy, but it's to be expected at this kind of restaurant. If you love this kind of flavor, this bread is for you, and feel free to ask for seconds. 7 / 10

Clam Chowder



New England Style Clam Chowder

Judgment: Nothing particularly amazing about this soup other than how WATERY it is. I thought it was a creamy chowder, but the soup runs like water! The cream overwhelmed most of the other flavors in the bowl, there was barely even any clams in it. I say stick with the salad, don't waste your time with the soup. 3 / 10

Ribeye Steak



12oz. Boneless Ribeye Steak with Onion Rings and Baked Potato

Judgment: The steak is plated table side via a hot cart. The cart held hot plates so that the food doesn't get cool while transported from the kitchen to the table. The Steak is a superior cut and my piece was well marbled. Originally I was thinking I couldn't finish the entire steak, but it was delicious. The Onion Rings again, don't waste your time. The baked potato on the other hand, they provide you with that pile of butter remember? They also have a Sour Cream mixture that tastes similar to French Onion Dip, plenty of Green Onions/Scallions, and a Nacho Cheese Sauce to dress your potato. The steak itself is lightly seasoned and I wished mine was seasoned a bit more. I ended up adding a little butter and salt to the steak to give it the flavor it was missing. All in all, as a whole, just have the Baked Potato and the Steak. We'll just ignore the Onion Rings and grade this one. 9 / 10

Chocolate Rum Sundae



Vanilla Ice Cream Sundae with Fudge and Rum? Topped with Whipped Cream and Maraschino Cherry

Judgment: I did not taste the rum in this at all. Generally disappointed. Also, the meal I had was quite filling already so when the sundae came, it was pretty much overkill for me. I gave the old college try to devour it but I only finished about 60% of it. It just tasted like your typical ice cream sundae you can get just about any ice cream parlor or even McDonald's if you add a little whipped cream and a cherry to theirs. 4 / 10

Conclusion: The restaurant is a cozy little place. The parking is a little confusing but the idea is just drive AROUND the entire lot until you get to the front of the restaurant again. My car would've had trouble on the drive way so I was kinda glad I didn't drive. Although, carpooling wasn't the best idea because I ended up having to backtrack a bit to go home.

The Restaurant gets an A-Rank.

Bonus Material:



Farewell James! Oh and look there's a pregnant Joe.

Tsuruhashi, Fountain Valley, CA

So my friend Akina was saying she wanted to eat Yakiniku, and being an idiot, I suggested she go eat Yakitori. So, the conversation lead to me asking her to show me what real Yakiniku is all about. Wow, totally different from your typical bbq places and definitely different from Yakitori. So we went to this small place near my dentist's office called Tsuruhashi.

Beef Liver Sashimi



Prepared Liver Sashimi with Ginger, Scallions and Lemon

Judgment: For the liver lovers, this is an ideal dish for you. The taste is definitely something that the average person may not enjoy and it does not cater to them at all. However, I fancy the dish and I felt that for a starter it is quite decadent. 8 / 10

Salted Fresh Prime Tongue



Beef Tongue with Salt and Pepper, Cube of Fat for grill prep

Prior to cooking on the grill, we used the cube of fat to "oil" things up on the grill and to give that little extra flavor that you can only get from a cube of fat.



Judgment: The fat rendering with all the meat that we cook on it makes it taste amazing. The tongue is fresh and it doesn't have the consistency as typical beef tongue you would find at a deli restaurant or in a tongue sandwich. The seasoning is a little on the salt heavy side but they provide some dipping sauces to even it out. 8 / 10

Short Rib



Top Quality Beef Boneless Short Rib

Judgment: The beef here is so well marbled that it gives a soft consistency to it. The meat will become chewy if it is overcooked but the ingredient is definitely exquisite. The beef flavor is definitely there. 9 / 10

Kobe Beef Ribeye



Prepared sliced top quality beef ribeye

Judgment: The ribeye is amazing. It is definitely something to order when you have a chance and you have never had it before. Although there are even higher qualities of beef out there for beef connoisseurs, for the average joe, this will be amazing. The flavor, the aroma, and the quality of the beef is unmistakable and top notch. 9 / 10

Shochu Break



Japanese Barley Wine -- The interesting part of this restaurant is that we can purchase the entire bottle, and then return anytime within the following 2 months to finish it off. It's like a private collection at your restaurant!

Berkshire Pork Belly



Pork Belly with Scallions, seasoned with salt and pepper

Judgment: The pork belly is just exactly how one would imagine it -- soft, tender, and flavorful. The seasoning is there to accent it and the restaurant also provides lettuce and miso to wrap it so you don't have to be overwhelmed with the oily meat all at once. The miso will take the edge off while the lettuce eases the taste into the mouth. 9 / 10

Family Set



Marinated Beef Kalbi, Short Rib, Rib Eye and Marinated Chicken

Judgment: We ordered the family platter pretty late into the game when we started to get full and this definitely put us in the position of "OK, we definitely ate too much tonight". Granted the meat was delicious and the quantity was a decent amount to feed 2 people easily. 3 People was a bit of a stretch to order just 1 platter, but over all the meat was again of good quality, and everything was delicious. 8 / 10

Orange Wedge



Peeled Orange Wedge, Maraschino Cherry

The orange was just there to act as a pallet cleanser along with the after-dinner tea.

Conclusion: The restaurant is definitely a little gem in Fountain Valley. The meat is fresh, the waitstaff is very attentive, although one of my friends was saying that it was weird that the waitstaff would talk to us in English despite the fact that he pretty much ordered everything for us in Japanese. The parking lot is a bit of a nightmare in the sense that on the way to the storefront from the entry point there is a massive pot hole that I have to avoid for sure. Low cars will have a fun time maneuvering around.

The Restaurant gets an A-Rank

Bonus Material!



The lovely Akina with our bottle of Shochu. Thanks for hanging out with us!

Fleming's Steakhouse, Los Angeles, CA

While driving to Los Angeles Convention Center during Anime Expo weekend, I managed to spot a Fleming's Steakhouse on the way to my hotel. Coincidentally, I had wanted to try this place after hearing about it a few times. Man, it was difficult to find people to go with me but luckily my drinking buddy Marc was available and down to eat some good steak.

Starter: Bread with Cheese Spreads



Rosemary Italian Baguette with Feta Cheese & Sun-Dried Tomato Cheese Spreads

Judgment: The bread was freshly baked and fragrant thanks to all the herbs in it. The crust was slightly crispy and the flesh of the bread itself was elastic but yielding as well. The Feta Cheese spread was my preferred choice as I did not even reach for the Sun-Dried Tomato one after tasting the first one. I finished about half the loaf before I decided I should definitely stop before I ruin my appetite for my steak. 9 / 10

Main Course: Bone-in Ribeye Steak



Bone-in Prime Ribeye Steak

Judgment: The steak was cooked to a perfect Medium Rare like I requested. No arguments with the chef here. It was succulent, flavorful and served on a hot plate. The meat has a excellent aged-beef flavor while the seasoning complimented it very well. 10 / 10

Side Dish: Creamed Spinach



Spinach with Creme and Parmesan Cheeses

Judgment: This side reminded me of the one at Lawry's steakhouse. It was rich and very creamy but due to this fact, it does not compliment every entreé. Marc was saying it did not pair well with his filet but it did go well with my Ribeye. I think if I had ordered the Sauteed Spinach instead of the creamed one, it would've paired better for Marc. 9 / 10

Side Dish: Creamed Corn



Creamy Sweet Corn with a light bed of Jalapeno Cheese with Jalapeno garnish

Judgment: This was AMAZING. The corn was sweet and mildly flavored, but when you ate it with the cheese, POW! You definitely get a bit of the heat from the Jalapenos and it really brings out the taste. Marc and I both agreed that this was an excellent choice for side dishes. 10 / 10

Conclusion: Fleming's Steakhouse is an excellent place to have a well prepared steak if you've been to places like Mastro's, Morton's or Lawry's, this is definitely worth a visit as well. The restaurant also features 100 different kinds of wine so they definitely have a selection that should suit your tastes. The parking at LA Live can be kind of pricey but there should be some $5 lots near the location that you can leave your car at.

This restaurant gets an S-Rank.

Lawry's The Prime Rib, Beverly Hills, CA

So this past Wednesday it was our friend Joe Woo's birthday and he wanted to go to Lawry's because he had never been there. Rallying together Marc, Daisuke, Jenkin, Tony and I we were on our way there at 7. Tony and I even ran a red light to "Stick to the schedule".

So the entire dinner course just surrounds the fresh roasted prime rib with Lawry's seasoning mix. I had never known that there was a Pepper Seasoning Mix. I've only seen the seasoning salt.

The meal includes a salad course. Just a fresh green salad with their own dressing mix. I don't think it was really noteworthy especially from a restaurant of this caliber.



The Fresh Mixed Greens salad with Chopped Eggs, Beets, Croutons and their own special dressing.



The Bowl Cut - A double sized cut with the rib bone, as served to the Rose Bowl and Cotton Bowl teams

Judgment: The Prime Rib was Exquisite. The entire meal is just amazing. The Creamed corn that I had accompany the meal was a nice sweet flavor to kind of take a break from the salty flavors of the beef, potatoes and spinach. The creamed spinach was made with bacon and other seasonings. The Prime Rib itself was massive and as a matter of fact, I couldn't even finish it. I pictured that scene from the Simpsons where Homer tried to eat a 96 oz. steak and he starts hallucinating that the cows were talking smack about him. There was more food in front of me and I couldn't finish it no matter how hard i tried. Well, I could have tried harder but I wouldn't have made it out the front door. 10 / 10

Conclusion: The valet parking here is a little steep at $6/car but it is in a prime location in Beverly Hills. Located across the street from The Stinking Rose and Fogo De Chao, both very good restaurants as well. I didn't get to try this because my group decided to just sit in the waiting area in front of the restaurant instead of going to the "official" waiting area but they have a mini-buffet setup where there is bread and meatballs for customers to nibble on while they were waiting.

This restaurant gets an S-Rank. (Yes, S ranks higher than A)

The Stinking Rose, Beverly Hills, CA

The Stinking Rose had been a restaurant that I had wanted to try for a long time, but never found the time to. Lucky for me, I was able to go with Kchan, Kyosuke, Mikan and Mio! Definitely good company to have a delicious dinner with.

Dinner Rolls



Italian Cheese Dinner Rolls and Garlic & Herb Rolls

Judgment: The rolls were fresh baked and very soft. It has a nice pillow-like feel to it and the flavor was heavenly. I had enjoyed this with our appetizer, the Bagna Calda. 8 / 10

Bagna Calda (Garlic Soaking in a Hot Tub)



The Dinner Roll with the Banga Calda - Whole Garlic Cloves baked in Olive Oil with a hint of anchovy

Judgment: The garlic was cooked to the point that it literally spreads like butter on bread. This was the finishing touch to make the bread one of the best forms of garlic bread I've ever tasted. It also went well with my dinner entree mainly because I love garlic. 10 / 10

Garlic Roasted Prime Rib



Garlic Roasted Prime Rib with Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and Creamed Spinach. Accompanied with Au Jous and Horseradish



Garlic Roasted Prime Rib 13 oz.

Judgment: The Prime Rib was cooked Perfectly. Mio commented that it was well marbled and I have to agree. The crust had a good amount of seasoning and it was not overly seasoned at all. I was afraid that the garlic would be too overpowering but I think it was subtle enough to be just a good hint. The one thing I didn't like about the Prime Rib was those roasted pieces of garlic. If it had been the same garlic as the appetizer, it would have been perfect. 9 / 10

The side dishes were another story. The Creamed spinach was actually really tasty and I actually enjoyed it a lot. However, the Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes were kind of average for me. I was hoping to have a good creamy garlic potato experience but it lacked the garlic and cream kick. 7 / 10

Gilroy's Famous Garlic Ice Cream



Garlic Ice Cream with Mole Sauce

Judgment: The ice cream was rich creamy, and had the distinct after taste of garlic that lingers on your tongue long after you had already licked your mouth clean. It is a bit overwhelming to top off a meal that is already heavily covered with garlic but in the end, this is one of those things that is made for people that really love garlic. I thought it was pretty good, but the garlic is overpowering. Mikan said she didn't taste much of it. I wonder.... 7 / 10

Conclusion: This place is not for super low cars like mine. I had the wonderful experience of scraping going in and out of the parking lot. They have a valet service for $4.50 and of course being VIP I opted for it. The restaurant is located in a busy street of Beverly Hills and is surrounded by some notable famous restaurants as well. Such as Fogo De Chao and Lawry's.

This Restaurant gets an A.

Lua Bistrot, Garden Grove, CA

Decided to go out to dinner with my regular crew and the addition of Kchan and Kyosuke from AniMaid Cafe. The restaurant was chosen by my friend Tony who did a simple search for Creme Brulee in Orange County.

Passion Mango



Passion Fruit & Mango Juice

Judgment: The juice is very simple. Just a blended mix of Passion Fruit and Mango Syrups with water. 6 / 10

Filet Au Poivre



Filet Mignon with Veal Sauce. Grilled Shrimp, Steak Fries and Fresh Salad.

Grilled Shrimp



Grilled Marinated Shrimp

Judgment: The shrimp was seasoned with a sweet soy marinade and grilled. It was actually pretty good and I wish the portion was bigger. 8 / 10

Fresh Salad



Cucumbers, Red Onions, Carrots, and Vinegar

Judgment: As mentioned by my friend Tony, this mix of vegetables is typically what you find in a Vietnamese sandwich. It was quite fresh and the cucumbers had a good crunch to it. 8 / 10

Steak Fries



Thick Cut Potato Fries

Judgment: The fries were lightly seasoned with salt and some garlic herbs. The taste was mediocre because they should have been seasoned a bit better. I ended up eating them dipping in the steak's sauce. 6 / 10

Filet Mignon



Filet Mignon with a Black Pepper Sauce and Veal Sauce

Judgment: I was extremely disappointed with my main course. The meat was well seasoned and the sauce was exquisitely prepared. The problem is that the chef couldn't cook it properly. The steak came to me medium well when I had requested medium rare. In fact, I had the steak re-done and they literally just seared another piece of beef. Tony confirmed it after I had cut into it, it was blue. Disgusting. 2 / 10



Re-fired steak. It's still Mooing.

Creme Brulee



Basic Creme Brulee

Judgment: The dessert was a simple creme brulee. It was served with a great price of FREE! You heard me, Free Dessert. It was actually ok, although, I like my creme brulee with more vanilla in it. 7 / 10

Conclusion: The restaurant's experience was rather mixed. My friends had a good time, but my experience was terrible. The Head Chef came to discuss with me what was wrong with the steak and he still insisted it was cooked to correct temperature. He offered to make another and in the end showed his childishness. I mean, really, Medium Rare, and he brings me a blue steak.

The Restaurant gets a D-Rank.

Chili's Bar & Grill, Cypress, CA

When I can't think of something to eat, I usually end up going to Chili's Bar & Grill for happy hour. Simply because, they have free Chips & Salsa at Happy Hour there.

Bottomless Chips & Salsa



Fresh Tortilla Chips with Salsa

Judgment: Some of the most basic appetizers you can get. The chips are almost paper thin and are very crispy. The salsa is very finely chopped so that it won't be too heavy for the chips. Although, the chips are so fragile, they do tend to break upon scooping of salsa sometimes. I usually enjoy this. It has a slightly spicy flavor and is a great starter. 8 / 10

Sweet Corn Soup



Sweet Corn Potage with Cheese, Corn and Scallions

Judgment: This soup is amazing. If you love corn soup, this is something you should try. It has a Potage feel to it, which is a corn + potato & cream type of soup. It has a rich body and the sweet flavor of the corn just spreads through your mouth when you eat it. The addition of scallions and corn give the soup some accent while changing up the flavor slightly. 9 / 10

Flame Grilled Ribeye



Flame Grilled Ribeye with dry rub + Seasonal Vegetables and Corn

Judgment: The steaks here are generally cooked to your requested temperature accurately. Their seasoning rub is a bit on the salty side but it's not too overwhelming. The vegetables are typically steamed and lightly seasoned. Today's veggies were a bit on the soggy side, probably because they've been sitting too long. The corn on the cob here is typically on the salt-heavy side. At one point, i had to wipe my mouth a few times because it was becoming overwhelming. 7 / 10

Conclusion: Chili's is a typical chain restaurant. I thought about making an effort to avoid writing reviews about restaurant chain foods, but Mio reminded me that food blogging should be done regardless of location. That's the idea of blogging! To write out your thoughts! All in all, I do enjoy myself when I go to these kinds of places and generally the food will be good, albeit, not AMAZING like some other restaurants but then again, you might find little gems in these types of places like I did with that soup.

This restaurant gets a B-rank.

Lucca Cafe, Irvine, CA

Last night, I was originally going to visit Lucca Cafe in Irvine, CA with Kchan from AniMaid Cafe, unfortunately, she had to cancel so I asked one of my regular dining friends to join me.

Amuse Bouche



Toasted Bread with Green Olive Tapenade

Judgment: The tapenade was made with sun-dried tomatoes, olives and other herbs and seasonings in a refreshing manner to start you on your food journey in the quaint little restaurant. The bread was toasted to a crispy texture and paired well with the Tapenade. 8 / 10

Charcuterie Platter



Porsciutto, Speck and Salami with Pickles and Marinated Garlic

Judgment: The platter consisted of 7 slices of the meats that the restaurant offered in their deli. Among the 3, the Speck was my favorite of the 3. Well cured and plenty of fat on the meat. It stood out more than the Porsciutto on the dish which was quite surprising. The Salami was your typical Italian Salami that you would find in any deli. 9 / 10

Certified Angus Beef Hanger Steak



Beef Hanger Steak in a Sage Mushroom Sauce with Grilled Shrimp, Crab Cake and Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes

Judgment: In this entire plate of food, the Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes were the boring item. There was no twist, no creativity in it. It was simply just a Yukon Gold Potato, mashed up, not even butter or salt was added to it. I felt I would've enjoyed it more if it had ANYTHING else done to it other than being boiled and then mashed. The Crab Cake was average, it broke apart and flaked very well and it was easy to eat with the onion straws they topped it with. I wished they had a little more sauce with it because after eating about half of it without sauce, it felt really dry. The Shrimp was delicious. They were prepared with a spicy sauce and paired with sun-dried tomatoes and the two complimented each other very well. The steak was also just average. This was probably because it was not Prime grade beef, and the sauce was a little overwhelming. 7 / 10

Belgian Dark Chocolate Cream Brule



Chocolate Creme Brulee topped with Strawberry and Whipped Cream, Garnished with a mint leaf

Judgment: The Creme Brulee was amazing. You would expect it being a chocolate Creme Brulee to be very dense and rich, but this one hit the mark. If you were to imagine it, it was like eating a Creme Brulee made out of Hot Chocolate. After I had finished eating the dessert, my friend had to tell me "There's no more Gilbert!" while I was trying to lick the bowl clean. 10 / 10

Conclusion: The restaurant is an interesting experience, as it was designed to be eaten like an European family meal. Meaning every dish that was ready was served immediately, and they're small dishes that people were encouraged to share. Unfortunately, I wasn't planning to share my food but have it all for myself. I regretted sharing a slice of Speck with my friend because I wished I had a second piece. However, most of the food there was delicious and I would definitely visit this restaurant again. Just maybe choose a different Entree.

This Restaurant gets an A-Rank.

French 75, Laguna Beach, CA

French 75 is a small french Bistro and Champagne Bar. You don't need to be a connoisseur to have a good time at this quaint little restaurant. Advice: make a reservation and make sure you don't get there late. The restaurant is easily overbooked and wait times despite having reservations have been known to go past 45 minutes.

Amuse Bouche



Fresh Tomato Salad with cheese crumbles

Judgment: For those of you who don't know what an Amuse Bouche is, I will explain it. It is a dish in a dinner meal that is meant to just "tease" the palette. This did exactly that. It is not an appetizer of any sort but just something to introduce the dinner in a pleasant manner. The tomato and vegetables tasted fresh and was chilled to a good temperature. 7 / 10

Roasted Butternut Squash and Chestnut Bisque



Butternut Squash Bisque with White Truffle Chantilly Cream

Judgment: This bisque was delicious. The butternut squash was rich and flavorful, the chives add a hint of flavor, and the cream accents the bisque exceptionally. 8 / 10

Lobster Gnocchi



Lobster pieces with various vegetables and Gnocchi in brown butter sauce

Side-note: We were actually served this dish twice. For whatever reason, they delivered this dish to us twice and we didn't complain one bit :D

Judgment: Delicious Gnocchi! The lobster was cooked to proper temperature and the dish was seasoned beautifully. I really enjoyed this dish. Probably because I also got 2 servings of it. 9 / 10

Beef Duo



Filet Mignon, Beef Rib, Potatoes with Grilled Asparagus.

Judgment: What a dish!



Filet Mignon was cooked to a perfect Medium Rare and it was accompanied with a reduction sauce.



The Braised Short rib was literally fork tender and broke apart with a slight pull. Very delicious.

The only thing lacking on this dish was the potatoes. Everything else was great. As a whole the dish gets a 9 / 10.

Tahitian Vanilla Bean Crème Brulée

Vanilla Bean Crème Brulée with some berries

Judgment: This was a MUCH Better Creme Brulee than the one I had the night before. The Vanilla beans really bring out the richness and flavor of the dessert. 9 / 10

Conclusion: French 75 was actually a very pleasant dining experience. The waitstaff was curteous and the only grip I had with the restaurant really was the parking and the over-booking. Then again, it isn't the restaurant's fault if people just want to lounge around after their meals for 2+ Hours and enjoy the ambiance.

The Restaurant gets an A-Rank.