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Sekkoya, Canterbury, Kent: ‘A prime example of why the term “pan-Asian” fills me with such foreboding’ | Grace Dent on restaurants
Off to Canterbury for a shufti around the cathedral, a meander through its pretty streets and a spot of lunch at Sekkoya, a vast, gorgeous-looking new pan-Asian restaurant on the Riverside next to an Everyman Cinema, a crazy golf venue and a branch of Heavenly Desserts. The restaurant’s sleek website offers all sorts of bold…
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Restaurant review: Is Sarasota’s new waterfront Mexican food spot worth the wait?
As we approach Cinco de Mayo, I can’t help but think of all the glorious, tequila- and taco-fueled celebrations that will be taking place at my favorite Mexican restaurants in Sarasota and Manatee counties. In fact, every April, I like to visit as many local Mexican restaurants as possible ahead of the holiday, at least…
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Check, Please! Bay Area reviews: Shadowbrook, Villa Azteca, Wild Fish
Check, Please! Bay Area, season 19, episode 2, airs Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 pm, on KQED 9. See other television airtimes. Check, Please! Bay Area makes more waves in the Monterey Bay Area! Located next to Soquel Creek in Capitola, the historic Shadowbrook serves up their signature Pacific Rim salmon and prime rib alongside…
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Review: A warm welcome from an old friend, Jens’ Restaurant still delivers a pleasurable dining experience
A pair of entrees on a table at Jens’ Restaurant in Anchorage. (Photo by Mara Severin) Catching up with old friends can be tricky. What if you don’t have anything in common anymore? What if they’re out of touch, or tell bad jokes, or complain about the weather? What if your old friend just isn’t…
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Restaurant Review: Mr. Bun 5 Spices
The dining area of Mr. Bun 5 Spices. Redlands Community News Photo by David Cohen A new Chinese restaurant has opened on California St. in Yucaipa, specializing in Shanghai buns and dumplings including the justly famous meat and soup filled version known as Xiao Long Bao which consists of 10 dumplings filled with very hot…
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Restaurant Ratings: The Week of April 25
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Restaurant review: Eccetera
What’s not? Not recommended if you are gluten intolerant or following a strict low-carb diet. Vibe: The friendly staff and casual atmosphere will make you feel welcome from the start. The decorations are modern, simple and elegant. The restaurant is divided into three floors, with the third floor reserved only for large groups and private events.…
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Jing Chuan largely misses on delivering flavor
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Higher prices, higher stakes: Can Pyro live up to its own expectations?
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Biang Biang review: A lesson in why reviewers should hold off until a restaurant has been up and running for a few weeks
Our critic is thrilled that her second time was a charm at this irresistibly authentic Chinese noodle restaurant that’s just opened its doors in Dublin Biang Biang on Mary Street Little in Dublin. Photo: Frank McGrath Katy McGuinness Yesterday at 03:30 I went back to Biang Biang for a return visit before writing this review.…