Oceana, Jump Ship
While dishes were great in theory, many fell a bit flat and I was still craving a juicy taste of the ocean when I finished. In truth, pastry chef Jansen Chan was the real hero with his inspired dessert. A wonderfully complementary and complex concoction that had me keep searching for more.
Classy, Comfortable French Fare (Sans Pretention)
A great date place, Raoul’s has the warmth of an old French salon with eclectic touches like the spiral staircase leading to gypsy tarot card readings upstairs and the deck of cards they use for the coat check.
Ravagh: A Taste of Persian Heaven
The sultani kebab is a bit of a legend among my red meat-loving friends. Well-marinated, juicy, tender, and flavorful – this is how unadulterated quality meat should taste. No fancy sauces, no frilly garnishes, your choice of meat is the star of the show, served with aromatic saffron basmati rice, a wedge of grilled onion and tomato.
