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Owner: Mario Batali Category: Fine Dining Cuisine: Italian Wine Cellar: Yes, tremendous selection of Italian wines Address: 110 Waverly Place , at the northwest corner of Washington Square Park in New York 's Greenwich Village Phone: 212-777-0303 Web address: www.babbonyc.com FishingFatGuys Rating: Out-stand-ing Comments: One of our greatest dining experiences. It reminded me of what it must have been like having dinner at Grandma Batali's home. The food was amazing and the service was impeccable. If you attend we highly recommend the Ausabucco. Or the tasting menu which has 5 separate pasta dishes and desert.
Name: Del Posto Owner: Mario Batali Category: Fine Dining Cuisine: Italian Wine Cellar: Yes, Wine Spectator Grand Award Winner, Features Italian & Champagne Address: 85 Tenth Ave , New York NY 10011 Phone: 212-497-8090 Web address: www.delposto.com FishingFatGuys Rating: Out-stand-ing Private Pyle Comments: This was a dining experience second to none. The atmosphere was perfect, complemented by the attentive wait staff and knowledgeable sommelier. The food was prepared with the freshest ingredients and the presentation was amazing. The entire evening was enjoyable and we cannot wait until our next visit. If dining, we highly recommend the orchetti and lamb sausage, folks this dish is to die for! The deserts are simple but elegant, and help complete this meal and the overall experience.
Name: Sea Blue Owner: Michael Mina. Category: Fine Dining Cuisine: Seafood/Mediterranean Wine Cellar: Yes, Wine Spectator award of Excellence Winner, Wine from around the world. Address: MGM Grand Las Vegas 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas NV 89109 Phone: 702-891-3486 Web address: www.mgmgrand.com/restaurants/seablue-mediterranean-restaurant.aspx FishingFatGuys Rating: Out-stand-ing Comments: What a delight, fresh seafood prepared on a wood fired grill combined with unique yet simple ingredients from around the globe. The tastes were bright and crisp on what was a fulfilling but not overpowering meal. If you go we suggest starting with several raw oysters from around the world and if you dare pair this with your favorite vodka, followed by the surf and turf which had a fresh Maine lobster and a four (4) oz. Kobe Filet. This was a match made in heaven. We also recommend a reservation or plan on waiting for your table. Hey once you see the wine list this may not be such a bad situation to find you and your guests.
Name: Angus Barn Owner: Van Eure Category: Steak House Cuisine: American Wine Cellar: Yes, Wine Spectator grand Award Winner, Selection from around the world. Their signature house wines are (5) ‘small batch, hand crafted sparkling whites created in conjunction with The Biltmore Estate in Ashville North Carolina . Address: 9401 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh , NC 27617 Phone : 919-781-2444 Web address : www.angusbarn.com FishingFatGuys Rating: Out-stand-ing Comments: Joe #3 speaks highly about this establishment. The steaks are ‘manly' in size, prepared to your liking and accompanied by a host of sides. The staff and patrons are easy going, courteous and willing to engage in conversation making for that southern homey feeling while enjoying your dinner. The wine list is the kicker which sends this place over the top. All in all what better place for the FishingFatGuys.com team to enjoy a meal after a long day on the water.
Owner: Grettel Usatorres (Store Manager) Category: Casual Dining Cuisine: Brazilian Steak House Wine Cellar: Yes, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Winner, Selections from around the world. Address: Located in Dolphin mall Miami Florida Phone: 305-599-7729 Web address: http://texasdebrazil.com/ FishingFatGuys Rating: Highly Satisfactory Comments : Meat Selections House Specialty Picanha, Garlic Marinated Picanha, Brazilian Sausage, Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb, Chicken Breast wrapped in Bacon, Parmesan Chicken drumsticks, Parmesan Crusted Pork Loin, Flank Steak, Pork Lion, Rack of Lamb, Filet Mignon, Filet Mignon Wrapped in Bacon, Beef Ribs and Pork Ribs, with choices like this I think you can see why this is a FishingfatGuys favorite when fishing in South Florida .
Name: Crabtree's Kittle House Owner: Crabtree Family Category: Fine Dining Cuisine: Cosmopolitan Wine Cellar: Yes, Wine Spectator Grand Award Winner, Strengths Burgundy , California , Rhone , Bordeaux , Germany and Italian. This cellar has over 6000 wine selections and 70,000 bottles. Address: 11 Kittle Road , Chappaqua NY 10514 Phone: 914-666-8044 Web address: www.kittlehouse.com FishingFatGuys Rating: Out-stand-ing Comments: The perfect storm in dining and wine. #1, #2 and #3 have enjoyed several visits which have never let them down. During their most recent experience they indulgent in a 5 course tasting menu accompanied by paired wines. This was a unique dinner and a first for some of the group. The meal included a starter of ‘potato foam', very different and something they have never tasted or may never get to taste again. The group concluded the favorite of the evening was a seared duck breast with chanterelle mushrooms paired with a 1981Robert Pepi, Vine Hill Ranch, Cabernet Sauvignon, as stated earlier the perfect storm of food and wine.
Name: Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napolitana Owner: Frank Pepe Category: casual Cuisine: Pizzeria Wine Cellar: No Address: 221 Buckland Hills Dr , Manchester Phone: (860) 644-7333 Web address : www. pepe spizzeria.com FishingFatGuys Rating : Highly Satisfactory Comments: Pepe's does one thing and one thing only; they make a great pizza. If you are looking for a big Italian menu or in the mood for a chicken parm sandwich you are in the wrong spot. Pepe's specializes in coal fired oven pizza. Red, white or add your favorite toppings but pizza is the delicacy and it is AWESOME!
Name: The Woodstock Inn Owner: Category: Casual Cuisine: Traditional Bar food Wine Cellar: Yes, Limited Address: 1415 Woodstock Rd # B, Woodstock , MD 21163-1305 Phone : (410) 750-3673 Web address : www. woodstockinn .net FishingFatGuys Rating : Highly Satisfactory Comments: Fully restored historic tavern located in Howard County Maryland featuring a fully stocked bar, cold beer and limited selection of domestic and imported wines. The menu includes all the traditional fare one would expect with a few twists like fresh oysters, cream of crab soup and their original crab cake. This is one great place to kick back with friends, watch a game on the weekend or have a bit after a long day fishing on the Chesapeake .
Name: The Settler Inn Owner: NA Category: Upscale casual Cuisine : Regional cuisine of North Eastern PA Wine Cellar: Yes, Wine Spectators Award of Excellence Winner, featuring w a good selection of wines from around the world Address: 4 Main Avenue , Hawley , PA 18428 Phone : 800-833-8527 Web address : www.the settlersinn .com FishingFatGuys Rating : Highly satisfactory Comments: Located in Lake Region of Pennsylvania 's Pocono Mountains this gem has all the amenities need by weary fishermen who just finished a day of fishing on either the Lackawaxen or Delaware rivers. The accommodations are fitting for the seasoned angler wanting for a great dinner and bottle of great wine. The menu is simple, prepared with the freshest local ingredients which range from the Cornmeal crusted brook trout to the braised rabbit served with rhubarb ginger chutney. The wine cellar is more than ample to provide a fine red or white to complement your dinner. This is #1's favorite stop when back home in NE Pa.
Name: Bubbas Pot Belly Stove Owner : Karen Barry Category: Casual Cuisine: American Wine Cellar: NO Address: 1485 North West End Blvd. , Quakertown , PA 18951 . Phone : 215-536-8308 Web address : www. bubbaspotbellystove .com FishingFatGuys Rating : Highly Satisfactory Comments: A favorite of #4 this local eatery has been a hangout for many years. It's the kind of place where family and friends gather to each joy time and feast on good traditional home cooking. Best noted for their monster burgers, (10) choices in all and are even better when accompanied by your favorite beer served ice cold
Name: Capt. Brien's Owner : NA Category: Casual Cuisine: Seafood & Raw Bar Wine Cellar: Yes, Limited but a unique and varied selection Address: 599 S. Collier Boulevard Marco Island , Florida 44145 Phone : 239-389-6900 Web address : www.CaptBriens.com FishingFatGuys Rating : Satisfactory Comments: Located within walking distance of the Hilton Beach Resort which is base camp for the Fatguys while visiting Marco Capt. Briens offers fresh seafood, a well stock bar and nightly entertainment (in season). The service has been attentive and the dishes although not exotic are well prepared and flavorful. The convenience factor is high based on location combined with nightly entertainment, full service bar and all located under one roof. A place the FatGuys can truly call their home away from home!
Name: Tara Steak & Lobster House Owner : NA Category: Fine Dining Cuisine: Steak House Wine Cellar: Yes, Wine Spectator Award Winner. Selections from France , Italy and California . Address: Esplanade 760 N Collier Blvd. Suite #105 Marco Island Florida 34145 Phone : 239-394-0212 Web address : WWW.tarasteakand lobsterhouse.com FishingFatGuys Rating : Highly satisfactory Comments: A short commute from The Hilton Beach Resort Tara's is unique to the area and something the Fatguys did not expect to find in Southwest Florida . Potentially, more suited for Boston or NYC Tara's proved to be an exceptional dining experience and one we recommend highly if interested in a well prepared steak and several traditional sides some with just a bit of a twist. The bar is well stocked and able to concoct anything your heart desires, the wine selection may possible be the best we have found in Southwest Florida (we will continue our search) and the food was impeccable. We started with a shrimp cocktail followed by the lettuce wedge with blue cheese followed by the porter house for the table accompanied by side of lobster mac & cheese and creamed spinach. Traditional yes, delicious and the wine selection were awesome.
Name: Snook Inn Owner : NA Category: Casual Dining Cuisine: American & Island, steaks and seafood Wine Cellar: NO Address: 1215 Bald Eagle Drive Marco Island Florida 34145 Phone : 239-394-3313 Web address : www.snookinn.com FishingFatGuys Rating : Satisfactory Comments: A Marco Island landmark located on the Marco River . The food is well prepped and tasty but the true attraction is the nightly activity and bar scene. The large outside space house a stage and well stocked bar, which is the perfect place to enjoy the ‘catch of the day cooked to your liking and a beverage of your choice. We can't say for certain but this could be one place where locals, snowbirds and vacationers can come together and exchange stories for their latest fishing adventures. If you desire a bit more relaxed setting ask to seated inside where you can take advantage of the salad bar complete with a barrel of homemade pickles. We recommend the broiled seafood plate it will not let you down! Honestly the Fatguys have paid twice as much in higher end establishments for much less on the plate in both quality and quaintly.
Name: Louie's backyard Owner: Michael Hamilton Category: Upscale casual Cuisine: New World Island influence Wine Cellar: Yes, Limited but several unique selections Address: 700 Waddell Avenue Key Wes Florida Phone : 305-294-1061 Web address : www.louiesbackyard.com FishingFatGuys Rating : High satisfactory Comments: To date this has been the best meal we found in Key West for many reasons. Louie's is located right on the water next to the only ‘doggie beach' located in Key West . The view spectacular especially if enjoying a cocktail while watching the sun set. As for wine, the cellar is not the largest, yet has several unique selections form various points around the world. We recommend the house special shrimp and grits which was perfectly prepared and seasoned paired with either a Chardonnay or our choice the Wild Hog Pinot Noir. The perfect match found only in Key West !
Name: Green Turtle Owner: NA Category: Casual Cuisine: Seafood, Sandwiches and American favorites Wine Cellar: No Address: 81219 Overseas Highway Islamorada Florida 33036 Phone : 305-664-2006 Web address : www.greenturtle.com FishingFatGuys Rating : Satisfactory Comments : An unexpected find on our recent trip to the Keys. Located next door to Sandy Morets fly shop it is the perfect lunch spot for the Fatguys. Where else can you stock up on the hottest pattern flies and enjoy South Floridian fare such as conch fritters, coconut shrimp or a fresh Mahi sandwich all within walking distanst of some of the best fishing Florida has to offer. |
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