Special Occasion Restaurants

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Some of my favorite dining destinations for a very special occasion or celebration

 1. Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 770-3463

Categories: Italian, Seafood

Neighbourhood: The Strip

5.0 star rating
  1/31/2009

Outstanding!  The Italian Seafood theme works well at Bartolotta.  We eaten there twice.  The Menu di Paranza is by far the best offering--a twelve course seafood meal for $135. [Jan 2009 prices] Don't let the sticker shock fool you.  You get your…More »

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 2. L'Auberge Carmel

Monte Verde St
Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
(831) 624-8578

Categories: Hotels, Restaurants

5.0 star rating
  5/5/2009

The food here is outstanding.   We were here during the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival.  It just so happened that s special  5 course meal with wine pairings from two French wine vintners was planned for that evening.  What more could you ask for-…More »

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 3. Michel Richard Citronelle

3000 M St NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 625-2150

Category: French

Neighbourhood: Georgetown

5.0 star rating
  3/8/2010

Expensive, but you get what you pay for. This French Restaurant has original presentations with excellent flavors. The 'begula' lobster appetizer was a pleasant surprise and its presentation in a caviar tin was very original.  The Egg Symphony…More »

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 4. Michael Mina - CLOSED

335 Powell St
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 397-9222

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: Union Square

5.0 star rating
  7/25/2008

This is a unique and fun restaurant.  We've been here several times and we take our friends there as well.  What is impressive is the format of the dinner.  The same entree served three different ways is truly unique and each of the flavors are…More »

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 5. Picasso

3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 693-7111

Categories: French, Spanish

Neighbourhood: Eastside

5.0 star rating
  12/28/2011

We had dinner the day after Christmas, 2011.  It was a great meal.  Prix fixe menu of either 4 or 5 courses.  You do not have to order the same number of courses, which was a nice option to have.  My choices on this day were: quail salad; Kobe beef…More »

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 6. Quince

470 Pacific Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 775-8500

Categories: Italian, Mediterranean

Neighbourhood: Financial District

5.0 star rating
  7/5/2010

It is difficult to know where to start. The site is a vast improvement over its former location.  This is roomier, high ceilings with brick contemporary decor.  The food is incredible.  Our biggest challenge was that there were too many selections…More »

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 7. Yank Sing

101 Spear St
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 957-9300

Category: Dim Sum

Neighbourhood: SOMA

5.0 star rating
  9/3/2008

I think this is the best dim sum restaurant in the City.  But you pay a price for it.  The deep fried tofu wrapped in seaweed is both unique and tasty.  It is not immediately available when the restaurant opens, so you may have to order it special.…More »

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 8. North Beach Restaurant

1512 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94133
(415) 392-1700

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

4.0 star rating
  12/30/2008

I give this place a 4 star rating for a couple of reasons:  First, they can seat large parties,  often on the same day.  That is a plus if you have corporate meetings and/or family gatherings.  Second, the menu can accommodate a variety of tastes and…More »

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 9. Ambience

6440 Fair Oaks Blvd
Carmichael, CA 95608
(916) 489-8464

Category: French

5.0 star rating
  7/29/2010

Sacramento's diamond in the rough.  Where else can you get a 5-course prix fixe menu for only $45 that rivals Fleur de Lys, French Laundry, Bouchon, Cyrus or MiIchael Mina's?  No one in Sacramento or in Northern CA should miss an opportunity to…More »

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 10. Biba Restaurant

2801 Capitol Ave
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 455-2422

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Midtown

5.0 star rating
  5/18/2009

Excellent authentic Italian food.  Biba is a Sacramento treasure.  Never had a bad meal there in the 10+ visits we make with clients each year.  They are always willing to accommodate specific dietary tastes [such as vegan, Pescatarian, etc.]…More »

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so far, my choices have to be Bartolotta for dinner, Yank Sing for brunch/lunch

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