Looking back over the Memorial weekend food and wine fest, it's clear that a RAVE from yours truly doesn't guarantee you'll like a particular eaterie.
I've RAVEd about Redd, Bardessono, and Bottega this past weekend, and yet they're each very different.
Bottega is a very touristy spot. TV Chef Michael Chiarelli wouldn't normally be on my "must visit" list, mainly (and possible unreasonably) because he annoys the crap out of me by always saying "carmelize", instead of "caramelize". Clearly, in order to earn tire-maker stars from me he needs to pronounce his recipes properly, not just cook them well.
While Redd is classic, international food perfectly executed with a light hand, and Bardessono is almost as good while being laid back almost to the point of coma, Bottega is big dishes of big country food. Each is worth a visit, with Redd being the outstanding pick.
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