DiWine

I've been here about 3 or 4 times, its quite good.  Here are my 2 reviews:

1/1/2011

I was here the other night and had some food that tasted fantastic but suffered in the technique department slightly.  The Gorgonzola fondue was amazing in the flavor and very creamy rich cheese, but the bread was cold and not toasted  The cold seafood salad was filled with very good fresh seafood.  The way the squid was cut was unique.  Sliced very thin, fantastic texture, but the dish as a whole could have used a lot more flavor, some citrus or vinegar or something to take the dish to the next level.  The Datil (dates wrapped in bacon) was excellent but the bacon did not hold its wrap around the date, they need to cook it with a toothpick to keep it from falling apart.  This is a dish I always enjoy and they did it right with the texture of the bacon which was perfectly crunchy, and their own spin with a spicy sauce.  A nice variation on the tapas classic.  We enjoyed this very much.  We shared the Smokey Swine pizza, which was disappointing.  The bacon was not cut into pieces and was very difficult to eat on the pizza.  A bit too much cheese.  But lastly the crust was a bit overdone but the center of the pizza was very underdone.  I think the oven might have been too hot.  The last dish we had was the Foie Gras, which again was fantastic in the flavor department but the delivery was a bit off.  Again the bread was not toasted, which would have made it a more enjoyable dish.  But the Foie Gras itself was incredible.  Good mixed drinks too.  Overall I love the music they play and most of the food is very good.  Great friendly service.  I will be back very soon. 


5/24/2009
I live right around the corner from this, and i agree with the reviewer who said this block needed a place like this.  I'm sorry it took me so long to try it.  Wonderful environment, excellent food! The service was casual and friendly.  The ambiance is excellent, dim, lots of wood, dark and lovely.   They have an impressive wine selection, as expected, good prices too.

We had the Kampachi Sashimi to start, excellent fresh Tuna with what i think was spicy mayo, and a soy based sauce.  Very nice sized portion, excellent start.  We also had the 5 cheese plate.  This was very good, but non of the cheeses jumped out at me as being special, or something i could not just pick up at a decent cheese place.  Still, all the cheeses were excellent, especially the Port.  The fig on the side was a nice touch, another great appetizer.  

For the main course we shared a white pizza with fresh mozzarella, blue cheese, peppers and i believe oregano.  I've lived in Italy back in college for a few months so I tend to know what good brick over pizza is, this was not the best i've had but certainly an excellent pizza., prepared perfectly.  The flavors were fantastic, perfectly matched together.  The dough was flavorful and crisp.  At $10, the pizza's are a good size and very worth the visit.  Tiramisu and Cream Brule were both excellent as desserts.

2 Drinks, 2 Apps, 1 Pizza, 2 desserts came to $67.  The music was mainly folk pop, which does match well with the environment, although it can be nauseating at times.  Thankfully there was some Marley in the mix also.  I will definitely return, especially for the pizza!

Cavo

I had a good meal here although nothing was great, besides for the fish, which they did next to nothing to, so if anything the fish gets the credit!  If i had the option i would give this place a 3 1/2 star rating.

I went on a Tuesday night, it was busy but not packed, still a few tables and we did not have to wait.  Very nice large open space, great staff, helpful friendly and professional.  Meal started with warm pita and olive spread which was very good.  For Aps we had the chicken suvlaki, it was not great.  In a tomato and onion sauce, not alot of flavor, kinda a miss.  We also had the Greek spreads: Humus, tzaziki and a feta and red pepper spread.  It was all good, nothing great, the humus was a bit flat, the feta and red pepper spread was a bit intense and not easily spreadable.

For the main course we had the black sea bass, head left on but deboned, very nice fish, very fresh, cooked perfectly.  The spinach on the side was bland, could have used garlic, the same can be said of the potatoes, which were slightly undercooked.  There was a special with sirloin steak over mashed potatoes (with of course a much fancier name, was it 'pureed'?) which came with a 'garnish' (???) of short ribs!  This was alright but misleading, it was not sirloin steak, but a few cuts OF a sirloin steak, my father was disappointing.   The steak it self was ok, not very tender.

Overall not bad, not great, kinda overpriced, but a very nice place that would be perfect on a date.  They have red and white sangria, the White i preferred much more, i think i tasted a hint of peach in it, more like a fruity beverage than a wine drink, but very good, recommended, although it was $10 which is crazy high for basically  1/2 a cup of wine.

Point Brazil

This place is excellent.  The food is tasty and CHEAP!  I believe its 5.95 a pound.  The staff is very friendly and welcoming.   The restaurant itself is quite small, about 7 tables or so, all close together, I have yet to eat in.  They do amazing take out.

The food is mostly salad bar style with the grilled meats in the back.  Typical churrascaria selection, but quality ingredients for sure.  They usually have talapia in a coconut sauce, it is excellent thu.  The rice and salads are good, standard.  They usually have a pasta that is always tasty and platanos.  As well as rice and beans.

For the meats, it is exactly what you would expect, lots of styles of meat.  Rotisserie style.  Lean cuts, usually on the well done side.  Lots of flavor, lots of salt too.  Very juicy meat.  I really like the turkey wrapped in bacon.  The sausage is great too as are the cuts of red meat.

Sometimes when they are slow the grilled meat can be a bit overcooked when served, but its still a steal for the price.

Highly recommended for take out, good to eat in if you don't mind it being small.  They have great deserts and juices also, this place is a wonderful addition to the area.   So cheap to!

Walima Restaurant and Cafe (CLOSED) - 5/13/2008

Three friends and i ate here a little back.  Great food, nice server.  We were the only ones in the place, but we did not mind.  The we ordered both types of Bastillas, they were excellent.  My first time having one, and i will order it again.  A chicken dish i cant recall the name of had an amazing sauce, very tasty moist chicken.  Recommended.  The second time i went the food was really good and it was much more busy.  The chicken couscous was fantastic!  Now they have couches and hooka's which is a nice touch.  The chicken shawerma is really moist and has fantastic flavors.  White meat, no fat, really good chicken dish, and i don't order much chicken.