Tuesday, October 23, 2012

SUGO Long Beach

Well, it is Restaurant Week in Long Beach this week .   Last night, I went to   my most favorite "GO TO" places  in town for dinner & in addition to a    GREAT $19    3 course   special dinner for the week  featuring  a salad,  an entree & dessert,  they now offer  some NEW  GREAT options!

Mondays- Surf ' OR'  Turf- All you can handle      Amazing Meatloaf    OR   Mussels- Both offered for $16  (GSR Burgers-"Grandma's Special Recipe" Only $5!
 Tuesdays- Buy one entree & get the   seconds for half price
Wednesdays- Wine Down- BYO  w/ NO corking fee or Half price on all bottles
Thursday is Steak Night w/ Choice of steak, a salad & potato for $24

   Well, I  just had to try the meatloaf as his burgers & meatballs are  sooooo good & its  was fantastic!  Moist,  flavorful , huge and  incredibly  Delicious (as I expected)

My husband had the crab  crusted wild bass- outstanding!! Served over sauteed spinach & mashed potatoes - YUM!

I love this   place- Alan, the owner, always greats his guests with a  smile - the decor is so eclectic-         &   the ever changing menu is always unique, and  just consistently so good.

Music on many evenings & large screens so you can catch a game if you so choose by the bar. The booths are cozy, warm &  romantic  .

He now also offers   BRUNCH on the weekends!


Monday, October 15, 2012

The Capital Grille

TONe of the  most fabulous dining experiences recently was this weekend at the newly opening (just four days) Capitale Grille in the Roosevelt Field Shopping Mall (   what will soon be known as Restaurant Row)

They have   several  restaurants  all over the country but this is by no means your typical "CHAIN!)
From the moment you enter, the  staff is warm, friendly, attentive and extremely knowledgable..
The decor is rich & elegant, with dark woods,  trendy lounge & bar area (where you will need to (happily)  wait for a drink  or eat at the bar if you do not have a reservation!)

The dining room is  beautiful with a huge wine  wall behind glass and lovely table settings all around the open kitchen.
(There is also a small room which accomodates 30 for a private party)**

The menu is HUGE!  From  fabulous appetizers including   the enormous &  incredibly delicious      seafood tower with        some of the freshest oysters I have ever eaten!  Served with several  dipping sauces including a wonderful tangy mustard sauce, whole lobsters, jumbo shrimp,   fresh lump crabmeat & of course, oysters-      FANTASTIC!

The entrees include many carnivores  porterhouse, filet mignon, bone in sirloin, delmonicos (both  plain       grilled & porcini rubbed)  and huge double cut lamb chops are among the    favorite    dream items-    mouth watering! (all cooked to perfection I might add)
The fish selections also   wonderful, especially the jumbo stuffed shrimp with not only crabmeat but LOBSTER! YUM!

Sides include not just the usual  steak house fare, but also  many new  delicious options such as the parmesan truffle fries,  haricot verts w/          roasted shallots & cherry tomatoes, and more!

The Wine list is  vast  with  many many selections in all price ranges,  and desserts also great and many choices.

Don't miss it!!!!!!!