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Originally Posted by l2ridehd
I have been to Lopez many times. Although it is good food, nice place, one I will go back to, it is still two steps below what I am trying to describe. I live in Northern Virginia so I can name places here that meet what I am having difficulty asking about. Boomer where are you? You are articulate enough to put it into words.
But where I live now, I think of places like Café Renaissance ( http://caferenaissance.com/), L'Auberge Provencale ( http://www.laubergeprovencale.com/restaurant.html), Garisole maybe, and several others. A place I might go twice a year for a really nice dinner to celebrate. L'Auberge has a fixed price menu for $88 per person for 4 courses as an example. I am not rich and I don't waste money, but every now and then you want to do something extra special. Where is that around TV? |
I REALLY understand what you are talking about. We used to live in Sonoma County (wine country) and had vast amounts of excellent choices. I also think what you might be referring to would be more like French cuisine. What comes to mind for me was memories of Masa's in San Francisco, French Laundry in Yountville (Napa County)..the list is endless. TV doesn't seem to cater to quaint, intimate dining. It deals with tons of people and crowds and loud noise levels. Lots of chain restaurants. I DO love many different chain restaurants, but I definitely understand that "upper end" service of fine dining that you are searching for. If you find it, let us know! And, I might surmise that you aren't really looking for a "steak place" either.
I often wonder when people are hearing impaired, what restaurants would work for them? (just a side thought).
Would love to hear what you will find. Please keep in touch.