📍 Address: 3135 SW Moody Ave, Portland

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐ (3)

Went here to each lunch post Meetup 4T hike. Conveniently located right near the base of the tram! I had a couple of fish tacos, one white fish and one salmon. Both corn tortillas and asked for a side of guac. I was disappointed with the guac. Seemed pre-made and not great to me. This is a chain I know, and have to remember that. I liked the free chips and the salsa that came with was ok. They charge for the good salsa, which I understand. The tacos were good but I think were kind of salty. I liked them though. I think most of the folks enjoyed their meal, and the guy was working hard to serve us. He did a great job actually!! We were curious about the margaritas, but it was so hot and early still..it just wasn't the right time.

📍 Address: 1620 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4)

For the money, this is one of our top picks. It is moderately priced, with consistently well prepared dishes that do not disappoint. The duck confit is great. Foie gras has always been perfectly prepared and presented. The wine list is good, with a decent selection of mid-priced wines. Service is attentive and well informed of ingredients and preparation. Sitting outside is a little rough--too close to a very busy Piedmont Road. Inside is charming and lacks the overly done interiors of many of our higher end restaurants in Atlanta. So it gets our top rating. Better Half even agrees with me on this one--a rarity. PS--this is not a pricey restaurant.

📍 Address: 1315 W Lane Ave, Columbus

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)

For anyone who may have seen my Jeni's Ice Cream review, here's my proof that I don't dislike things just because they are trendy. This place is definitely trendy, and it's definitely true that it is the "Italian Chipotle." That's not a bad thing at all...I happen to love Chipotle, but I love Italian food more than Mexican food, and so I love Piada even more. Everything I have eaten here is excellent, even the lobster bisque (which I am told is the same as the lobster bisque from Bravo and Brio - nice Italian restaurants in Columbus...and beyond?). If you like Italian food and like Chipotle, I cannot imagine you would not like this place. For it's genre, it is a touch pricey, but not much different than Chipotle...then again, Chipotle is a couple steps above the Taco Bell chain, so you should expect to pay a bit more for it...and it's definitely worth it. See? I can get behind things that are trendy...as long as they are also of high quality...aka tasty...

📍 Address: 300 W Georgia St, Vancouver

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐ (2.5)

Went there after tonight's Canuck game. It wasn't overly busy as it was a Monday night. The server in the red/pink dress that was taking care of the section near the pinball machine didn't ask us if we wanted anything but ensured the 3 dudes next to us were properly taken care of. Maybe they were in her section before, but she was pretty adamant to serve and flirt with them rather than address the full row of people playing games. Fair enough. Telling her that the woman's washrooms were flatulantly sprayed with diarrhea was ineffective and I felt brushed off. My friends attempt at further telling the bartender about the absurd health risk and was received with a hand gesture brushing her off and a 'yeah-yeah' Monday. 23:00. Donnelley. Seriously.

📍 Address: 928 SE 9th Ave, Portland

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)

First time here, and will definitely be back! Loved the outside giant Jenga and Cornhole games and the fire pit, all on sand. Would want to try a flight next time, and food!

📍 Address: 5984 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta

⭐ Stars:⭐⭐⭐⭐ (3.5)

So good!! It's the only Chinese restaurant I go to. Love their chicken fried rice and Kung Pao chicken.