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Let me be honest by saying that the owners are good friends, but I recently had a business dinner...
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Let me be honest by saying that the owners are good friends, but I recently had a business dinner at Sundance and was reminded that this truly is the best steakhouse in Silicon Valley.
During my recent dinner, I arrived with my colleagues at the bar enjoying martinis. They were already having a great time and the staff was carefully taking care of them (note no one new I was friends with the owner). But Sundance is a great place to meet friends even for a quick drink.
For dinner, I started with a simple salad. It was good, but it is a salad. However, as always, the prime rib I ordered for dinner was excellent. Perfectly cooked to order. I was once again a happy camper.
The wine selection is also excellent and the staff very. Once again, I happen to know the owners spend a great deal of time perfecting it. But even Wine Spectator agrees with me.
Its no surprise to me that Sundance continues to win awards for its food and service even after 30 years of operation. Its not cheap but its worth every cent.
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This is the best New Orleans style food I've had outside the South. It's fresh and authentic and...
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This is the best New Orleans style food I've had outside the South. It's fresh and authentic and has a real blend of flavors: they don't cook stuff until it's all mushed into one flavor; rather, you can taste multiple different subtle (and, depending on the dish, not-so-subtle) flavors in each bite.
It's usually crowded and noisy. The servers are sometimes overworked: they're always on the go and I never see them lazing around, but it's still sometimes hard to get drink refills and so on.
I should make it clear that I'm a certified old fuddy-duddy and like to converse over dinner. For some young single folks the noise might be part of the excitement.
If you're looking for New Orleans-style food, this is the place to go.
Pros: The chef(s) really know how to cook New Orleans style food right.
Cons: The noise, the crowding
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Palo Alto isn't really a big drinking town, but the Rose & Crown, tucked away in a corner just...
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Palo Alto isn't really a big drinking town, but the Rose & Crown, tucked away in a corner just off University is a great little haven for those that like a great pint or two. Outdoor seating and free wifi, plus a hand-pumped ale is sometimes available for a nice change-up.
Pros: Great selection of European beers
Cons: Sometimes crowded
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When I visited there to meet some friends, the first thing that I liked was the casual atmosphere....
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When I visited there to meet some friends, the first thing that I liked was the casual atmosphere. The bar is in the front right side and the look and feel is great. You can site there witha drink and wait for your party to arrive. The dining area is on the left side and the lighting, albeit a bit dim is good. Nice place to have a date.
The food offered is mainly seafood, but they can alter the dishes for vegetarians. Good food overall. But the deserts are really great. I tried the vanilla ice cream with fresh fruit (don't remember the exact name of the desert) and it was really good.
Try it out, especially if you are a seafood lover.
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