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pabarbee   April 25, 2013
Overall rating 
 
4.2
Food 
 
4.0
Ambiance 
 
5.0
Service 
 
3.5

A good meal with a world class view

On a recent weekend we headed down the coast to spend the day in and around Carmel celebrating a birthday. Top on the list was a drive to Big Sur to enjoy a meal...

pabarbee   March 25, 2013
Overall rating 
 
4.0
Food 
 
4.0
Ambiance 
 
4.0
Service 
 
4.0

Perfect for that special occasion or happy hour with friends!

Twice in the last Week I have had the pleasure of dining at the California Café in Los Gatos. The first meal was a family birthday celebration and the second was a quick bite to...

Restaurants
pabarbee   January 13, 2013
Overall rating 
 
4.0
Food 
 
3.5
Ambiance 
 
4.0
Service 
 
4.5

Fun date night with yummy food

Finally made it to Scratch and had a lovely meal with my sweetheart. Recently we decided at the last minute to dine out. I hopped onto OpenTable and found that Scratch had availablity at a...

pabarbee   September 17, 2012
Overall rating 
 
4.8
Variety 
 
4.5
Ambiance 
 
4.5
Knowledgeable 
 
5.0
Hospitality 
 
5.0

Wish I lived closer!

What can I say, I LOVED this place! I don't get out to Livermore often but I found myself there over the Labor Day weekend and stopped in for a glass of wine and...

Wine Bars
pabarbee   July 31, 2012
Overall rating 
 
4.1
Variety 
 
4.0
Ambiance 
 
3.5
Knowledgeable 
 
4.0
Hospitality 
 
5.0

A place you can call home

The Wine Room was my spot for a good two years and it continues to be a great place to gather with friends to enjoy a lovely glass of wine and conversation. The best...

Restaurants
pabarbee   July 09, 2012
Overall rating 
 
4.5
Food 
 
5.0
Ambiance 
 
4.0
Service 
 
4.5

Delightful taste, textures, sights and sounds

For me, Tamarine is the eye of the storm in the heart of Silicon Valley. Each time I walk through the draped doorway I feel transported to a place of delightful tastes, textures, sights...

Restaurants
pabarbee   July 06, 2012
Overall rating 
 
3.8
Food 
 
4.0
Ambiance 
 
3.5
Service 
 
4.0

Fresh, traditional italian food in downtown Palo Alto

One evening after a very long week I made my first visit to Vero. They found space for me at the counter which put me about 5 feet from the kitchen line. As I...

pabarbee   June 28, 2012
Overall rating 
 
4.0
Food 
 
4.0
Ambiance 
 
4.0
Service 
 
4.0

Small plates with complex flavors keep me coming back for more!

Do you love small plates and complex flavor combinations with a touch of heat? Then La Bodeguita del Medio is for YOU! I stopped by the first time to try their famous Mojito (definitely...

Wineries
pabarbee   April 24, 2012
Overall rating 
 
4.5
Welcoming 
 
4.0
Knowledgeable 
 
4.5
Engaging 
 
4.5
Ambiance 
 
5.0

Very Fine Small Lot Pinot Noirs

I loved my visit to La Rochelle! The simple and elegant sit down tasting with paired cheeses was a sublime experience. As a Pinot Noir fan I relished my time in their tasting...

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