Food, Beverage, Dining

Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo opened Animal restaurant in June 2008 to widespread acclaim. Since opening it's doors the duo has been awarded some of the most prominent national accolades including, Food & Wine Best New Chefs of 2009, two James Beard nominations, Rising Star Chefs by Star Chefs and Wine List of the Year by GQ Magazine.

Offering dinner service only, moto offers tasting menus – edible, by the way – and has been lauded by critics around the globe. Having been showcased in over 1000 articles appearing in nearly 40 countries, moto has struck a nerve with the thrill-seeking diner. While the foods are futuristic, they are not completely alien and though they may appear as if they are right out of a science-fiction movie, the fabulous flavor of this cuisine is very real.

The Pufferbelly on French Street, which recalls the nickname given to the steam pumpers and engines of the late eighteen hundreds, hopes you will enjoy the artifacts throughout the restaurant that pay homage to the brave men of the Erie Fire Department.

The Pufferbelly is a full service restaurant and lounge in a 1908 renovated firehouse. Patio dining (weather permitting), catered luncheons, carry out available & bus tours welcome. bruce & mary ellen hemme welcome you.

(from http://www.thepufferbelly.com)

Perfectly positioned in midtown Manhattan, '21' is in the center of it all. A short walk from the Broadway theater district, many of NYC's leading hotels, and top sights, this iconic Orient-Express restaurant offers superb American cuisine, a Grand Award-winning wine list, and attentive service in a setting that is sophisticated yet fun.

Experience authentic New York at its finest when you dine in either of our two restaurants, the famous Bar Room or romantic Upstairs at '21' - a renowned spot for marriage proposals.

Philippe's "French Dipped Sandwich" is the specialty of the house and consists of either roast beef, roast pork, leg of lamb, turkey or ham served on a lightly textured, freshly baked French roll which has been dipped in the natural gravy of the roasts. Swiss, American, Monterey Jack or Blue cheese may be added. To accompany your sandwich we offer a tart, tangy cole slaw, homemade potato and macaroni salads, hard boiled eggs pickled in beet juice and spices, large Kosher style, sour dill or sweet pickles, black olives and hot yellow chili peppers.

(from http://www.philippes.com)

Bambara, recently named Salt Lake City's Best Restaurant, is an approachable New American Bistro and is one of downtown Salt Lake's liveliest restaurants. With an inspired menu, look and feel designed to entice all the senses, it represents an entirely unique dining experience. Housed in the historic Continental Bank lobby, Bambara strikes a balance between classic detailing and contemporary elegance with a casual approach.

Our restaurant's name (French for "cake"), was inspired by a green cake from the cooking journals of artist Claude Monet. Mismatched pub chairs from the English countryside, an antique copper espresso machine from Italy, and an 18-foot stained glass church window imbedded in our celing are all part of an ecclectic design inspired by European Country Inns.

First-time patrons and seasoned guests alike choose seats at the sweeping limestone California-style chef’s counter. Its commanding view of the open kitchen and the energy that surrounds it makes those seats the hottest in Birmingham. The main dining room maintains that sense of excitement and has preferred seating for intimate dining and tables for parties as large as 10 people.

BEAST offers a six-course prix-fixe dinner four nights a week and a four-course prix-fixe brunch every Sunday. We change our offerings every Wednesday and the menu remains the same through Saturday. You can view the Dinner Menu for the week starting Wednesday afternoons.

Our Brunch Menu changes weekly and is determined by what we see at the market on Saturday. Please feel free to call the restaurant directly with specific questions.

Its a BBQ restaurant in a gas station that happens to have the "Best Sauce on the Planet."

Oklahoma Joe’s Barbecue and Catering can be traced to competition barbecue and the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS). Tagging along with friends at the American Royal and The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle was all the inspiration Jeff needed to get started cooking on his own. The first smoker purchased was an Oklahoma Joe’s 24” smoker, christened below in April 1991.