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How does a new Charleston barbecue restaurant stack up against the competition?
This is the second time in as many years that I’ve reviewed Palmira Barbecue. Two summers ago when I visited its original home inside the Port of Call food hall, I declared that “a significant new player” had “arrived on the local scene, and in a most unlikely location.” I was particularly impressed by owner/pitmaster…
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Top restaurants in SA hurt by fake Google reviews
Some of the country’s top restaurants are facing a moral and reputational dilemma due to an influx of fake Google reviews. The reviews, both positive and negative, are being detected as counterfeit, writes BizCommunity. Several prestigious dining establishments in South Africa have reported a surge in dubious online feedback, raising concerns about the integrity of customer review…
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Review: Antica Rises Above the Usual Neighborhood Italian Joint
<a href="https://media1.clevescene.com/clevescene/imager/u/original/44366947/screenshot_2024-05-22_at_7.21.44_am.jpg" rel="contentImg_gal-44366928" title="Antica in Beachwood – Photo by Doug Trattner" data-caption="Antica in Beachwood Photo by Doug Trattner” class=”uk-display-block uk-position-relative uk-visible-toggle”> click to enlarge Photo by Doug Trattner Antica in Beachwood For the past three years I’ve been dodging tips from friends and readers, who’ve suggested that I travel across town to dine at Antica…
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Restaurant Roundup: Festival Eats
Alex Springer It seemed like this year’s Kilby Block Party at the Utah State Fairpark was the unofficial flashpoint of Salt Lake’s festival season. It was the first weekend that didn’t give us weather whiplash as 75-degree temperatures became blinding blizzards overnight, and it helped all of us collectively put the final nail in winter’s…
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Something for everyone
Usually a meal following a movie is a hurried affair for a film reviewer following the first day first show (preferably not first row) timeline that one is slave to. One would either scarf a dosa at the food court or eat a sandwich at the desk while feverishly penning down thoughts on the latest…
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Restaurant review: 60 years later, La Ginestra remains as charming as ever
La Ginestra’s Orecchiette Pugliese comes with broccoli rabe, sausage and pecorino. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal) La Ginestra’s Veal Piccata is pan-seared with butter and capers. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal) Scampi is served at La Ginestra in Mill Valley. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal) Friends Gus Wheeler and Susan Hughes, both of Mill Valley, toast while waiting…
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REVIEW: “A roller-coaster ride of gastronomic dexterity’ We try ‘The Chippie’ menu at new Westgate restaurant Six by Nico! – Ox In A Box
Nico Simeone at Six by Nico Oxford credit: Andrew Ogilvy Photography Six by Nico opening on The Westgate rooftop yesterday was an exciting moment. Because not only does its reputation and culinary prowess precede it, but the new restaurant has rejuvenated the shopping centre’s eating hub after Cinnamon Kitchen, and more recently Pizza Pilgrims, closed.…
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Restaurant owner loses it over one-star reviews about popular eatery
By Pranav Harish For Daily Mail Australia Published: 08:36 EDT, 21 May 2024 | Updated: 08:52 EDT, 21 May 2024
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Restaurant reviews on social media reveal diners’ snarky side
The restaurant server hustled past our table after taking care of other patrons. “I’m sort of new here so I appreciate your patience,” she told us with a cheerful smile. My wife and I sat at a table on the sidewalk outside Pikk’s Tavern in downtown Valparaiso. We weren’t in a hurry but we also…
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Augusta Eats: Looking for a vegan restaurant in south Augusta? Your search could be over
Vegan restaurants have been sprouting around the Augusta area for the past several years. South of Gordon Highway, not so much. Augusta’s vegan cuisine tends to thrive downtown and in upscale neighborhoods while south Augusta restaurants are known for more traditional meal offerings such as barbecue and soul food. That’s why a restaurant named Veggie…