Restaurant Reviews

Tip Jar: local food news

Wine-centric chain resto takes flight in the chain capital of the world

Plus six new restaurants and Krispy Kreme turns 77

Chef Scott Copeland leaves an indelible mark on the downtown dining canvas

Experience the Wu clan’s tang at Jim Wu’s Winter Park sushi spot

The cult-favorite market is set to open Friday. How should you prepare yourself?

Plus five openings, two closings, and a Sip of Baldwin Park

Owner Matt Fassl and brewmaster Dane Calder plan to brew craft beers in-house

More good news: Scratch Tapas now serving lunch and a second Yellow Dog Eats coming soon

Pickings are anything but slim at these eateries that allow for almost infinite customization

Plus Local Roots Farm Tour (with beer!), RavPig truffle dinner and more resto closings/openings

Father-daughter team Angelo and Vanessa Falcone mix, roll and cut a wide range of shapes and flavors

Chef Henry Salgado’s menu is as inspired as it is exquisite

The Spanish food here falls mainly on the plain – plain terrific, that is

Plus Crave and Primo close suddenly, and Darden sells off Red Lobster. Womp-womp.

A laid-back Hannibal Square juice bar with juicy cuisine to match

Plus three new places to drink beer and a new teashop

Slake and bake at quaint wine shop with wood-burning pizza oven