Cattlemen's Steakhouse (1309 S Agnew Ave, Oklahoma City, OK)

 Cattlemen's Steakhouse is located in Oklahoma City's historic Stockyard City location and has been there since 1910!  Upon first arriving, I thought I was lost....  The outside of the building does not make it look like a steakhouse or even a restaurant for that matter.  The inside pretty much feels like it's been there since 1910.  It can really use an update.  Now to the service:  prompt, friendly, knowledgeable (they actually new what Prime and Choice cut meats meant.)  I started off by giving the Lamb Fries a try.  Yes, I said lamb fries.  Think Rocky Mountain Oysters...  I was sporting enough to inform my colleagues what they were so they could refuse if they wanted.  They weren't bad, but honestly how great could they be?  They brew their own beer, called Double Duece, which is a wheat beer.  They need to revisit how to brew beer 101...it has zero flavor.  Might as well have been flat Bud Light.  Okay, now onto the steaks!  I had the Presidential Prime Rib Eye, medium rare of course.  It was everything that I expected.  Perfectly cooked and tasty!  I'd recommend going here, so long as you're getting steak.  Don't expect much more beyond that.

Cattlemen's Steakshouse

Harry Buffalo (2120 East 4th Street, Cleveland, OH)

A great sports bar right outside of the Indian's stadium.  Buffalo wings, buffalo burgers, pizzas, wraps and more.  Great selection to please even the pickiest eaters.  Wings were good.  Although if you have a sauce called "You-Can't-Handle-it-Hot"....it better deliver the heat, which it didn't.  Good prices with specials through the week.  Good beer selection and service.

Harry Buffalo

Zocalo (2071 E. 4th St, Cleveland, Ohio 44115)

Located right in the middle of Cleveland's restaurant district (and just down from the Indian's stadium) sits a great little Mexican grill and tequila bar.  Celebrity chef Aaron Sanchez was originally brought in to help inspire the menu.  They have since changed the menu, but kept some of the original dishes.  The tequila selection was vast and gave you the options for flights or just ordering some very very very nice aged tequila.  I started with a simple Chile con queso with chips.  The queso didn't stay creamy for long, but the flavors provided that pop of spice with every bite.  I ordered the Enchilada Tinga Poblano with slow roasted carnitas wrapped in corn tortillas.  They were topped with a spicy chipotle sauce, enchilada sauce, a house blend of cheese, and garnished with crema fresca, chives and cotija cheese.  For me, they were a bit dry, but the flavors were good.  Prices were very reasonable and staff inviting.  If you want some mexican food in a relaxing setting, definately give this a try.

Zocalo

Lola Bistro (2058 East 4th Street, Cleveland OH)

Located right in the restaurant district of Cleveland just down from the Indians Stadium, Lola provides that ease and comfort to fine dining that most establishments miss the mark on.  Celebrity Chef Michael Symon (native to Cleveland) has put together an amazing menu.  Now, given that it is fine dining...and we all know that means $$$, the food definately hits the mark and backs up the reasoning for the big bill at the end.  I started off with the Beef Cheek Plerogi with wild mushrooms, horseradish, and crème fraiche.  While I wasn't a fan of the Plerogi's texture, the flavors simply melted in your mouth.  For my entree I ordered the

Smoked Berkshire Pork Chop with chilies, cheesy polenta, and BBQ onions.  I first would like to thank the FDA for finally giving their blessing for pork to be cooked Medium.  The pork chop was juicy and flavorful and the cheesy polenta gave it that extra burst of flavor.  Thoughts of licking the plate were definately on my mind...  Now I'm not normally one for dessert, but The 6 a.m. Special just could not be resisted.  It's brioche french toast, maple-bacon ice cream, and topped with caramelized apples.  Now I know what you're thinking....maple-bacon ice cream?  Trust me...simply amazing.  The staff was friendly and helpful.  If you enjoy fine dining, this is a bistro that is a must visit when in Cleveland.

Lola Bistro

Koopers Tavern (1702 Thames Street, Baltimore MD 21231)

Located in the historical Fell's Point area.  There are many bars in this area, but few with as good of food as you will find at Kooper's Tavern.  Quick and friendly service, great beer selection on tap, and a very comfortable atmosphere.  They claim to have the best wings in Baltimore, so I had to try them.  They were just okay...Not bad, but not great.  Now....I would definately recommend thier crab cakes.  Two 7oz. crab cakes loaded with nothing but backfin crab meat and very little filling.  If you're in the Inner Harbor area of Baltimore, skip all the chains and overpriced options, stroll east about 5-6 blocks and give Kooper's Tavern a try!  You won't regret it.


Kooper's Tavern

Bagby Pizza Co. (1006 Fleet St., Baltimore, MD 21202)

This is the perfect place to get a great thin crust pizza!  Gourmet toppings, quick and friendly service.  They also sell beer and wine.  Prices are very reasonable.  Definately worth giving this place a try if you're in the area and don't want to empty your wallet on overpriced crab in the inner harbor.

Bagby Pizza Co.

Alba Restaurant & Wine Bar (2480 Canyon Blvd, Boulder, CO 80302)

Great decor and lighting, but a little odd in placement as it sits in a little mini strip mall.  Alba is a small place and only holds about 10 tables outside the bar seating.  Being an Italian restaurant the wine list is mostly Italian, but gave a good choice in variety from the different regions.  The food selection was good.  We started off with a typical anti-pasta consisting of meats, cheeses, olives, and oils.  For dinner I had the Gnocchi alla Cinghiale, which is a potato gnocchi with wild boar ragu, parmigiano-reggiano, and sage.  The food was excellent, but unfortunately the service was very slow.  Only 2 servers working the entire room didn't help the fact.  The food was priced along the lines of fine dining with dinners costing $18-30.  I'd suggest giving it a try if you like fine dining Italian food.

Alba Restaurant & Wine Bar