Honey West Restaurant & Lounge

The food and the service was excellent. We had Prosciutto Philo Chicken, their pizza of the day, Italian red wine and a refreshing original tasteful virgin drink (which was an impromptu out-of-the-menu request I asked from the bartender). The palate experience was really good.

However, if you pay for a 60-dollar two-head light lunch, you expect a little upscale ambiance. Until our food reached our table, we were whining about the restaurant atmosphere.

Overall, I think we paid more than we came in for.

Honey West Restaurant is in 399 Elizabeth St.

Montana's Mediteranean Goat Cheese Chicken

Visited Montana's lately? You should. Because the Mediteranean Goat Cheese Chicken on their new menu is really good.

Montana's Burlington is in 3040 Davidson Court. Haven't dined there yet. I'm a frequent visitor of one of their Oakville branches, though. Their service has always been superb. It's on 3537 Wyecroft Road.

Photo from their website.

Philthy McNasty's

Friday dinner was Philthy McNasty's in Burlington (1250 Brant St., 905-3198555, http://www.philthymcnastys.com/). Their famous wings was good. But their virgin Strawberry-Banana Daiquiri and Philthy Cheesesteak fell below our expectations.

Overall, it's just your ordinary sports bar, with ordinary interiors, and not-so-good service.
Photo borrowed from their website.

Blossom City Chinese Restaurant

Unless you are travelling by feet, you are likely to miss Blossom City in downtown Burlington. It is the only Chinese restaurant downtown, the prices are very reasonable, the service is good, and they claim no MSG in their food.

I've had more authentic Chinese food, but not here in Burlington. So if you find your shoes in downtown Burlington and feel like having Chinese a la carte, Blossom City is located at 403 Brant Street. Their contact number is (905) 634-4611.

Bar/Grill Review: Milestones Grill + Bar

Ambiance? Posh. Casual. But posh.

Cocktail must try? Bellini.

Food? A+++++

News Flash? This Wednesday, April 29 from 4pm to close, Milestones will be having their Free Date Night. When you order any appetizer, entrée, or both, your date gets theirs free. Check out their website for more details: http://www.milestonesrestaurants.com/.

My Milestones experience was in Oakville (3529 Wyecroft Rd), and the dining experience exceeded our expectations. Milestones Burlington is in 1200 Brant Street. The photo I used for this entry is credited to their website.

Bar/Grill Review: Joe Dog's Gasbar Grill

When you want to set a casual mood to an otherwise uncomfortable date... head to Joe Dog's.

They have a sports bar ambiance, causal friendly crowd (and staff), patio dining, side alley chilling, game screens, live bands, signature cocktails, dj's and dancing! And, boy! Do they serve good food. Their Baked Garlic Shrimp is my fave-o-rite!

Check out their website for their daily deals: http://www.joedogs.com/index.php?section=burlington. Joe Dog's is located in 531 Brant Street. We're heading there again. Tonight.

Bistro Review: Pepperwood Bistro

Our Sunday brunch in Pepperwood Bistro was a delight in many ways.
- The 'Sunday Jazz Brunch' set a relaxing tone to our visit... I just love live music!
- The tasteful cozy lounges in the dining area were welcoming.
- The staff was warm and friendly.
- The 'Bistro Steak & Eggs' and 'Chateau Versailles Brie & Tomato Pizza' gave us a brunch experience like no other.

And we are definitely coming back. Here's why:
- The Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Dessert Menus are yet to be explored.
- The patio bistro, which gives a good view of Lake Ontario (and its passersby), is a perfect place to have a drink, now that we're experiencing this beautiful warm spring weather.
- Live Entertainment every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (from 9pm 'till close)!

Pepperwood Bistro is located at the heart of Burlington- in 1455 Lakeshore Road. The photo I used for this blog is credited to their website: http://www.pepperwood.on.ca/index2.html . I have a photo taken late winter/early spring... but their photo just better suits the upcoming summer!

Resto Review: Paradiso

Paradiso tops my list of fine food in Burlington. Their cuisine is flavourful Mediterranean, their ambiance speaks of intimate elegance, their wine list boasts of variety, and the staff are friendly.

With their menu changing twice a year, the dining experience is Paradiso is something I look forward to when I crave for really good food. I remember ordering shrimp pasta in beer & tomato sauce in one visit, and pasta with blackend scallops the next. Good thing their 'Creme Brulee Trio' is the one thing constant in their menu on both occasions. The three creme brulee flavors satisty my sweet tooth in so many levels.

Paradiso Restaurant (http://www.paradisorestaurant.com/) is located in 2041 Pine St Burlington and 125 Lakeshore Rd E Oakville.