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REVIEW: GRACE
There are restaurants nestled in Franschoek wine country that take your breath away. Places in the farthest reaches of Peru that are Valhalla amidst the ordinary. Restaurants along the Amalfi only...
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REVIEW: LOCAL 188
It’s an absolute mob scene at Local 188 for Sunday brunch. People milling about, on the couches, outside huddled in the cold, all willing to wait upwards of forty-five minutes for the scrumptious...
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A LOOK AT: AVENTINE
You’re in Hollywood looking for a swank place to sit outside, have a craft cocktail or glass of wine on a beautiful patio while nibbling on Italian treats. Or maybe you want to sit inside in a...
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HAIKU REVIEW: STANDARD BAKING CO.
Standard Baking Co… A morning glory sweet bun… And some granola! Why go? Beautiful sweet and savory baked goods and a staff that will happily dole out samples as you decide. Monster rating: 4/5...
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REVIEW: THE PORTHOLE
In need of a great, satisfying lobster roll before leaving Maine, The Monster drags himself over to The Porthole Restaurant despite not being the least bit hungry. On the water, views of the boats in...
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REVIEW: FORE STREET
The Monster had been looking forward to sampling Fore Street’s renowned cooking since his last visit to Portland. Looking in the windows jealousy each time he passed, everything about it screams class...
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HAIKU REVIEW: LFK
LFK late night… A little nosh and some drinks… Good times all around. Why go? It’s Sunday Funday. Monster rating: 3/5 Monsters 188A State Street Portland, ME 04101 (207) 899-3277 Filed under: LFK...
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HAIKU REVIEW: PAI MEN MIYAKE
Pai Men Miyake… Potstickers, sushi, yum, nom… Great end to the trip. Why go? Not every meal can be lobster. Monster rating: 3½/5 Monsters 188 State Street Portland, ME 04101 (207) 541-9204 Filed...
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HAIKU REVIEW: LAL MIRCH
Lal Mirch Indian… That’s Mario Van Peebles… Weird Valley sightings. Why go? You loved him in Posse. Monster rating: 3/5 Monsters 11138 Ventura Boulevard Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 980-2273 Filed...
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HAIKU REVIEW: KANPAI SUSHI
Feeling sick, need soup… Kanpai Sushi to the rescue… Tastes good but still ill. Why go? Good lunch specials in an area devoid of sushi. Monster rating: 3/5 Monsters 8325 Lincoln Boulevard Los Angeles,...
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HAIKU REVIEW: BOUCHON BISTRO
Bouchon fried chicken… While the food is delicious… Is it really worth it? Why go? $50 for fried chicken is no thing. Monster rating: 3½/5 Monsters 235 North Canon Dr Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (310)...
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A LOOK AT: KILLER SHRIMP
When The Monster first arrived in LA (right about the time when these newfangled things called automobiles were introduced but definitely before the advent of selfies and memes) he lived on the border...
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