Smoked Salmon Blt Smoked Salmon Blt

Smoked Salmon BLT: A delicious twist on the classic, featuring smoked salmon, crisp bacon, lettuce, and tomato on toasted bread.

Affina

Affina

6th and San Carlos Carmel, CA 93921, 93923, Carmel-by-the-Sea, United States

Wine • Cafés • Asian • American


"I recently dined at Affina for my 26th birthday and felt compelled to leave a review on how great the experience was. The restaurant is cozy, modern, and in a perfect spot in downtown Carmel. It's the perfect mix between casual and elegant. Andreas, our guide for the evening, was energetic, fun, and knowledgeable he gave us excellent service despite a very full dining room and many other tables to attend to. We started with the burrata which was very fresh and delicious. I had the carbonara and my girlfriend had the steak. The carbonara had one of the better sauces I've ever tasted on any carbonara and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The steak was also well cooked and came with its own delightful sauce with tasty side veggies that had a very distinctive, original cook and flavor. Two common dishes that the chef put a refreshing and flavorful take on. Mark the piano player took the evening to the next level by leading the restaurant in singing a happy birthday for me. This might embarrass some so know that my girlfriend specifically asked for this and not only did Mark accommodate her request, he was gracious, genuine, and professional about it. The little things like Mark's personal touch are what made the meal, night, and restaurant so memorable. I've dined at a lot of restaurants in Carmel, where there are many fine ones, and Affina was among the best dining experiences I've had. Thank you Affina! Cheers, Evan"

Visconti

Visconti

320 S Capital of Texas Hwy Austin, TX 78746, 78746-3409, United States

Bars • Soup • Italian • Cocktail


"Laurel has become my go-to in Austin. The food is world-class. Each dish that I had was perfect. Last night, we started with the calamari served hot, crisp, and in a bed of a bechamel-like sauce and drizzled with parmesan and some chili. The octopus we had the night before was also perfectly charred and in a sauce worth ordering. The fingerling potatoes were the perfect accompaniment. My partner had the Italian sausage and peppers pasta, and the pasta was perfectly al dente, and the sauce was intensely flavored, rich, and yet not overpowering. I had the halibut that was perfectly cooked, flaky pan-seared, and crisp on the bottom. The custard-filled donuts were a perfect end to the meal. I have to mention that I have dined here four times, and the food has been a pleasant surprise each time. The food always arrives piping hot and fresh. The service is terrific as the waiters have been there for years, know the menu, and can guide you to the night's best dishes. They were conversational, knowledgeable, and yet not overbearing. I noticed that someone did not like the crab cakes for breakfast, and I'm afraid I have to disagree. The crab case beenys were fantastic when I had them for breakfast yesterday. The custard-drizzled french toast was a masterpiece, and I would drive back for that alone. The chicken and waffles were the best I ever had; the chicken was perfectly fried, piping hot, and placed on top of a wonderful fluffy waffle."