Category: Restaurant Reviews

The restaurant reviews on Mike’s Road Trip are highly valued by visitors because they provide an honest and detailed account of the dining experience. The reviews are written by Mike, who personally visits and tries each restaurants featured, they provide a thorough evaluation of the food, service, atmosphere, and value. They also include photographs, tips and recommendations on what to order, and information on the restaurant’s specialty and history. The restaurant reviews are also updated regularly to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, the website also provides information on the types of cuisine offered at the restaurants, and the price range, which can help visitors to make a more informed decision and find the perfect spot to eat according to their taste and budget. The restaurant reviews on Mike’s Road Trip website are a valuable resource for visitors, who can rely on them to make informed decisions about where to dine during their road trip.

House Brasserie: A Confetti of Culinary Indulgence

Through my travels I've had an opportunity to stroll through the Paris quarters, where streets are lined with bakeries, bistros and brasseries. The alluring scent of gastronomy wafts through the air on a quest to captivate the esurient passerby. The French dining experience has a romantic legacy and a rich...

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Arizona Restaurant Week just around the corner

Save the Date: Arizona Restaurant Week (May 20-29, 2016) Many cities and states now have organized restaurant weeks, where culinary experiences are celebrated and shared. Arizona kick's off its gastro week May 20th-29th. If you've never participated, the event gives food-lovers an opportunity to visit a wide selection of participating...

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George’s: Stunning views and classic California cuisine

Few dining experiences are better than taking in the views of a setting sun over the Pacific Ocean within the temperate climate of Southern California. In San Diego's La Jolla Cove there is local culinary institution that has been serving California cuisine to visitors and locals alike for more than...

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The Market Restaurant: Where comfort and class collide

In the central Arcadia district of Phoenix, Arizona is The Market, a trendy restaurant and catering company run by chef Jennifer Russo and her business partner Richard Fiero. The establishment is tucked back in a secluded corner of a shopping center where the entire restaurant opens up to the outdoors,...

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Binkley’s is a bevy of culinary prowess

The ensemble cast functions like a culinary symphony. The highly trained staff moves in perfect harmony, with a full knowledge of each note being performed by the gastronomic conductor. The presentations are like Beethoven's Fifth, both delicate and bold with a finish that leaves the gourmand to marvel. Binkley's is...

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BRIX balances culinary excellence

Colorfully concocted cuisine. Sumptuously blended flavors. Artfully presented. Savored within a warm and intimate setting. Enjoyed with great company, followed by impeccable service. This describes the culinary nirvana I experienced at Brix Restaurant and Wine Bar in Flagstaff, Arizona. I have been to Flagstaff many times, and while there are...

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Plevel Restaurant does Raw in Prague

If you're not familiar with traditional Czech cuisine, it typically consists of roast pork (or some sort of beef) with dumplings (more like steamed bread) and sauerkraut, along with thicker soups and stew cooked with vegetables and meats, often with heavy cream. Not the most healthful or gastronomic food in...

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Scottsdale’s Toro: A Peruvian Ascent to Culinary Heaven

We recently took a fantastic culinary journey to Peru at Toro Latin Restaurant and Rum Bar, which is located at the Scottsdale Fairmont Princess' TPC (Tournament Player's Club), where the annual PGA Waste Management Phoenix Open takes place. Celebrity Chef Richard Sandoval has created this newest culinary experience where Asian...

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Arizona Restaurant Week

Throughout the Grand Canyon State of Arizona, foodies are celebrating the gastronomic pleasures that variety brings during the annual Arizona Restaurant Week (May 15th through the 25th). This statewide affair offers a wealth of dining options, and an opportunity to try something new. From sizzling Southwestern food, to soothing comfort...

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Jack Binion’s is savory sensation

Jack Binion's is one of those classically sophisticated restaurants that epitomizes fine dining.  The atmosphere sort of reminded me of being in Chicago (even though I was in Tunica, Mississippi), with its rich and elegant décor. From the interaction with the hostess, throughout the dining experience, the service was impeccable....

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Mesquite Chop House in Southhaven, MS

I arrived in Southhaven, Mississippi this afternoon and enjoyed a lovely evening at the Mesquite Chop House, where they specialize in steaks, seafood and spirits...all prepared with a bit of southern flair. Specialty steaks and chops are grilled over an open mesquite fire and simply seasoned with kosher salt, black...

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Café Monarch: An Artful Duet of Cuisine and Romance

Cafe Monarch in Scottsdale

Scottsdale is the hub for many unique and trendy restaurants, some have staying power and some do not. My belief is that Café Monarch is here to stay. Under fairly new ownership (2013), Christian & Phillip Lewkowicz and Executive Chef Branden Levine have created a perfect duet of cuisine and...

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Santa Fe School of Cooking

I was first introduced to the Santa Fe School of Cooking in 2012, as it was a stop on my culinary tour of Santa Fe, New Mexico for the USA Today and Rand McNally’s “Best of the Road” rally. (By the way, Santa Fe ended up winning the “Best Food”...

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