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So we had dinner at Next Door the other night and I have to say I don’t know if it’s a place I will hurry back to any time soon. The entry way that opens into the bar area is quite impressive when you first walk in but soon after the effect wears off and I lothed the waste of space. I think the layout of the dining area wastes so much space and it makes everything feel cramped. It felt like we were eating dinner with the couple at the next table. My next point of displeasure was the wine glasses. The wine menu was quite nice but the enjoyment was removed when it was served in a glass that does not allow for full enjoyment of the wine. The glass was more of a deep martini glass rather then a bowled wine glass. It killed all the aroma in what I think is a very nice wine (Gray Fox Cabernet Sauvignon 2005) . That appatisers were very good, we split the crab cakes and a ceaser salad, both of which were excelent. I had orderd the Steak and it was well over done for a medium rare steak. Michelle, who likes Med. Well to Well done, whoud not have sent it back. The Mashed potatoes that accompanied it were very good and the asparagus and vegitable were cooked to perfection. I probably will not go back for quite some time but I will give the some time and see if they approve. Anyone else been to either Next Door or Crave have an experiance to share?

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I really like Crave in North London. I’ve been a few times and I have had really great experiences there. I was excited when I saw they were expanding into the unit next to them with what the call a sister restaurant. I think we really need a lot more restaurant in London that cater to this type of dining. The expansion is called, oddly enough, Next Door Bar & Grill. I haven’t been there, or to Crave for that matter, since it open so I looked them up and gave them a call to make reservations. Now call me crazy but on their website it says, and I quote, “Call today for a reservation 519.645.8886″. So I just got off the phone and they guy there told me we don’t accept reservations its all on a first come first served basis only. I think that whole idea is a cop out so they don’t overbook and piss people off but that’s there prerogative and a lot of place are doing that so I’ll put up with it, but they should at least not have the line on their website saying they do! Anyways I think I am going to be heading over there tonight and I’ll let you know how it is in the morning!

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Michelle and I were out with her parents for dinner last night. We went to a place that we frequent in the north side of the city. McGinnis Landing – 519.472.8349 666 Wonderland Road North. Michelle tried a new drink they call a Raspberry Mojita. It was awesome, very sweet so steer clear if you don’t like sweet! I took a picture of the menu so we can make it at home!

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We had Chinese food for dinner tonight, which I am a big fan of. I was thinking though it’s hard to find a really good restaurant. We’ve been going to the Golden Dragon in Byron for a while and it seams to be the best place. The chicken balls are a bit greasy but not too bad and I usually judge a place by the chicken fried rice. I’ve found that if the rice is good it’s a big seller for me. Comments are open on this one whats your favorite Chinese place in London?

Golden Dragon – 1285 Commissioners Rd. W. – 519-472-2180

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