Eclectic Eats
(A Hodgepodge of Area Restaurants I Like)
| Alessandro's | The Rheinlander | Marrakesh |
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Alessandro's
Oh. Man. Italian food...the best. Their tortellini is absolutely to die for. The service is excellent, and at least one guy there has a great Italian accent. Do go hungry, do save room for excellent coffee and dessert, and do save some for lunch the next day. It's fairly easy to find in downtown, easy access by Max, or there's parking in the same building.
The Rheinlander
This has been one of my favorite restaurants since I was literally a toddler.
I'd ask to go there every year for my birthday. There are wandering people
playing accordion, but don't let that deter you. It's very Bavarian inside,
and their cheese fondue is wonderful. My favorite dish is the Sauerbraaten,
which is a marinated, tender beef dish. My close second is their potato
pancakes, with double applesauce. Their chocolate mousse is very thick and
creamy and heavenly as well. Make reservations if you are going on a weekend
evening or on an "occasion" night like Prom, or Valentine's Day.
Marrakesh
Weekends they have bellydancers, which is fun. Be prepared to sit on very low cushions or low sofas, and be prepared to eat with your fingers. If you want
to be VERY proper, only eat with your right hand. If you want to be
completely American, you can ask for silverware. The server will bring a basin
to your table to wash your hands before beginning the meal, and between the
main course and the dessert. You simply choose your entree, and they will
bring the rest out to you in courses. It's a bit of a challenge to the
American schema, but it's fun.
Did I say the Rheinlander was my favorite? This one sure is close behind.
I only discovered it recently, more by accident and "Let's Play Entertainment
Guide Roulette" than anything. It's Moroccan food, and everything I've tried
there was wonderful, with the single exception of a fruit cocktail dessert
that was too heavily spiced for my tastes. The bastilla is great. The
honey chicken with prunes is wonderful, though messy. Plan to spend 2 hours
minimum and at least $20 per person, but it's a fun time.
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