Restaurant Review World

Finally, after over two years of waiting, I can report that La Provence Patisserie & Cafe has opened its doors in Brentwood.  The husband was actually the first one to notice as he was driving by - the balloons were out and the signs were up.  I was very excited - I have been waiting [...]

If you end up going to Solvang once in your life (which you should - once) and stay the night (why not?), then you definitely need to have breakfast at Paula’s Pancake House.  Exquisitely Danish, this restaurant serves up both locals and tourists alike.  The waitresses, donning Heidi-esq uniforms, are warm and friendly.  And, while [...]

The husband and I just got back from a whirlwind trip up California - we stopped in Solvang, San Francisco, and Sonoma.  We ate tons of good food, and had a couple of disappointments, food-wise, as well.  Mostly, it was all good.  One of our favorite bites was also our first: a cream cheese Danish [...]

While in Seattle last weekend, my husband and I popped into Belle Epicurean, aka Belle’s Buns. As we were walking by, we saw this sign, and since two of my favorite things are fresh baked pastries and espresso, I knew instantly that I had to try something here. Thankfully, the husband agreed to [...]

The Big 3, a casual bistro located on the grounds of the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, is another great place that KJ took my husband and me to. We went for breakfast, after KJ waxed poetic about their lemon and cottage cheese pancakes. In addition, they serve a great fruit salad and local, [...]