oh man, I looked at my rundown so far on SNR and I am giving too many stars. I can't tell you what a reductive pain in the ass stars are. Part of it is that boom off the bat I reviewed some of my favorite places (Asian Cafe, Duc Huong, and Tacos and Beer, and also my favorite place in Davis last week (zen toro), and then my favorite old school place: the Willo this week). I guess the big surprise for me so far stars-wise was giving 3 to firestone, just because they have pulled off a sports bar so damned successfully. the week after next (the 18th) I'll be reviewing a place that so far I'm surprised I like so much, so that will be another pretty starry review probably. But I am going to hit it up two more times.
more reviewer secrets: I eat at the Crepeville in Davis more than any other restaurant (including in Sac). Have I destroyed any shred of credibility I have? If you judge me I would like you challenge you to work in Davis for ten years. Also, as Master P so eloquently said: only God can judge me
ReplyDeleteI really like the tofu at Crepeville. Most times I find restaurant tofu so bland, but these guys pull it off nicely.
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When I lived in Davis for about 13 too many years for no better reason than keeping the fun going at DAM Haus and wanting to live with friends who wanted to do the same, I know that I ate enough Crepeville for a lifetime. So, I can definitely relate. Davis only has a few really good places to eat.
ReplyDeleteCrepeville is old news, now its all about Cafe Donatello or whatever the Curtis Park Crepeville changed its name to. I think its still the same Crepeville menu but the place has a new name.
ReplyDeleteYeah, they smoke the tofu and it has a firm consistency. It's pretty much the best non-Chinese restaurant tofu around, so maybe I shouldn't be so ashamed.
ReplyDeleteThe Bee should tighten up also. The difference between your review of Blackbird and theirs is crazy! Obviously your more spot on. Great review.
ReplyDeleteWhen does your review of Sammy Hagar's Rockin Good Time Island Grill and Bango Raw Bar come out?
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