Everyone has biases. Just because you read a review doesn’t mean the author has the same tastes as you. They may drone on endlessly about the Pechug de pato being too grey and over cooked, but you may not even like duck. You may be a meat and potatoes sort of person.

To us, a good dining experience is made up of both food and service. The Paris may have great food but if you have a bad waiter, the delicious $15 burger may not be worth it.On the food side, sometimes we really like fine dining (Log Haven used to be wonderful) and other times we like Burger King (can’t beat their burgers). Presented with the choice of calf’s liver or a Tatonka Chicken Sandwich, we would choose the sandwich. Just about any fish we love! Mussels are usually wonderful!! Carpacio, not so great. Oysters Good! Steak fabulous!! Rabbit pate, too much jiggle. Salads welcome!! As for service, whether we are at Barbacoa or the New Yorker, service should be good (friendly, timely, customer oriented). We understand the unfortunate reality of what has become of “service” in the fast food sector. While we blame it on bad management, it’s no excuse.In general, we enjoy typical food, prepared just right, with wonderful service.

We like both red and white wines and tend to like bigger, fuller reds and less sweet whites. We’ve even been known to try a rose. It’s all good. Our absolute favorites are Australian Shiraz (Big fruity and spicy with tannins)and Sauvignon Blancs  from the Marlborough region of New Zealand (tastes of pineapple and other fruits).

You may not agree with us. Diversity is wonderful. At least you know where we are coming from.