Archive for the ‘Dining Out with M&M’ Category

Britto at Chef Allens!!

Friday, June 3rd, 2005

Chef Allen had one of his famous Palate to Palette dinner events to pair Cuisine, Wine and Art all together. This dinner was to showcase Romero Britto. If that name sounds familiar, it should. Britto was recently profiled on Donald Trumps The Apprentice April 28, 2005.
Chef Allens on Britto Night

I have been lucky to meet Romero a few years ago through my own friend and artist rep, Robyn. I have watched with excitement the growth of his incredible art as an internationally known artist. He is one of the warmest and most talented people around and I am lucky to know him and his family.
Marilyn, Robyn and Romero Britto

Allen and Judy Susser are old and dear friends of ours. We go waaaay back as they say and we have shared many happy events together. It was a thrill to see how beautiful the restaurant looked on Britto night and to share in the fabulous food and wines from Chateau Ste Michelle. The menu included baby conch and sweet corn cakes, soft shell crab with rock shrimp, filet mignon of tuna and incredible guava and almond baklava.
Our favorite wine was the Estancia, Meritage, 2001…a definite Highlight!!

Thank you for being good friends!

As always…Chef Allens is a TEN M Dining Experience!! MMMMMMMMMM

Manuel’s “DEATH MATCH”

Monday, May 23rd, 2005

Until we all decided, Manuel’s became the Arena for the “Championship Hottest Salsa Eating Contest”. Mississippi State Champ, Lisa Monistere, successfully defended her title by annihilating Michael in the Main Event. Michael threw in the towel in the second round, and Lisa remains UNBEATEN.

A rematch is scheduled for June 28th, in lisa’s home state of Mississppi,,,,,,,Micheal vows to not take Lisa lightly next time, and promises to train hard.

HIGHLIGHTS……Mexican Martinis, Mango Margaritas, and Air Conditioning.

MMMMM

Austin Chez Zee

Monday, May 23rd, 2005

J & J with M & MWhen in Austin, Texas our dear friends Jennifer and Justin Turner always know just the perfect place for dinner. This time was no exception. From the get go it was the perfect blend of Tex Mex which went very well with wine and vodka. Couldn’t do dessert….had to open the button on my pants!! Nuff said!!

Thank you J & J from M & M

MMMMM

ps: Jennifer is President of CFPA, Children and Family Photographers of America. Check out the website.

Redfish Grill Bourbon Street

Monday, May 16th, 2005

How great is this restaurant? Well, in the city where every restaurant is great, we had to go back here twice just to get enough of it. Redfish Grill is DELICIOUS!! Go and EAT!Redfish Grill on Bourbon on Marilyn Paint!

Chez Urs

Thursday, April 14th, 2005

Wrapping Up The Perfect Trip

Chez Urs – French Cuisine At It’s FINEST!

Parisian atmosphere, accented by Candlelight, Wine, Delicious Aromas, and Fine Art. Dwight and Deanna Urs have outdone themselves as always. Incredible Food, Incredible Hospitality, and INCREDIBLE PEOPLE.

Another MUST when in town.
Another FIVE M’s

Thank you D & D
Love M & M

Puc’ Family Dinner with Chef Ed

Thursday, April 14th, 2005

Dinner @ Sandy’s

After 2 intensive days of PAINTER, we were invited to Sandy Puc’s home for a family dinner. Sandy’s husband, (Colorado’s Premier Chef), Chef Ed, was preparing true Colorado delicacies as we arrived. We suggest to everyone to take the Juliana Pre-Dinner house tour, where she will offer you a personal, and up close look, from the Master Bedroom to the Basement Do-Jo. Be careful when entering the Do-Jo, the entire family has WORLD-CLASS trophies that show off their skills.

Chef Ed’s Caesar Salad was the best I’ve ever had. Followed by perfectly marinated and tender BBQ’ed steaks, that melted in my mouth, with asparagus and potatoes, all I can say is,,,,,We will be back REAL SOON.

Highlight-Spending time with The Puc’ family, and hopefully building a friendship that will continue forever.

M’s across the board- PERFECT SCORE

COLORADO: Siam Smiles

Tuesday, April 12th, 2005

Siam Smiles, 7456 B2 Simms Street, Littleton
NE Corner of Simms St. and Ken Caryl Avenue
720.922.7951

Thai in Colorado? Only restaurant open in Littleton night of the Blizzard of 2005 and we are HUNGRY after teaching a seminar all day!!

This was a great find!
Marilyn had the Shrimp Coconut hot and sour soup 7 M’s out of a possible 5!!
Need I say more?
Spring Rolls are unbelievable….MUST HAVE!!
Michael ordered the Pad Thai with Beef
“Be Careful of the Spice Factor”
Choices are 1 to 5..whatever number you pick, divide by 3.

Michaels Highlight: Lots and Lots of FREE water Refills!
Marilyns Highlight: The SOUP!!
Service was great. Owen is Siam Smiles Ambassador of Hospitality, Food Service and all around Good Guy.
Thanks for a great dinner on a snowy night.

MMMMM No Doubt M’s!!
Wish I had more M’s to give, but have to save some for another trip.
Michael and Owen at Siam Smiles

Colorado: Simms Street

Tuesday, April 12th, 2005

Simms Street: www.simmsstreet.com
NE Corner of Simms St and Ken Caryl Ave.

Angel Hair Pasta with shrimp, steak and mushrooms in a garlic cream sauce….A Fantastic Fourplay!!! Best $15 ever spent.
Great SERVICE

Michaels Highlight: Free Water REFILLS!!
Marilyns Highlight: The mushrooms in wine sauce!!

MMMMM
Five Outta Five…Perfect Score!!

COLORADO: CHIPOLTE

Tuesday, April 12th, 2005

Chipolte on Ken Caryl Avenue right off of 470

Build Your Own Fajita or Burrito!! “SWEEEEEEEEET”
As always for Michael, hold the rice.

Michaels Highlight: FREE Soda REFILLS
Marilyns Highlight: GUACAMOLE is a MUST!!! Spend the extra money!!

MMMM 1/2 Have to bus your own table.

Dining Out with M&M

Tuesday, April 12th, 2005

Welcome to Marilyn and Michaels restaurant reviews from not only Miami, our home base, but also from all our trips around the country. We have had some great experiences and actually introduced our hosts to great “little finds” of restaurants in their own neighborhoods.

So look for how many M’s we give the restaurants and the new reviews!!