Next Sunday's review
Next Sunday I'll review Michael's Steak & Lobster House in Bayview. This is not going to come as a surprise to many of you, considering that I've milked it for so many posts already: Old Baltimore restaurants, a Top 10 and even champagne cocktails.
I believe this is the kind of restaurant where if you're a regular you know what and what not to order on the menu, so you never have a bad meal. Coming in cold, we had some hits and misses.
I was impressed that the place offers steamed crabs year round. Not many white tablecloth restaurants do that.
Anyway, look for my review in next Sunday's Arts & Entertainment section or, of course, online.
There won't be a Monday Morning Quarterbacking tomorrow, by the way, because Elizabeth Large Was on Vacation in the section today. Do you get as confused with my deadlines as I do?
Comments
As one who has been going to Michael's for a decade or more, you're right about knowing what to get and not get. Without even reading your review, I'm guessing you didn't think much of the wine list (the last time I looked, the only Cab had a screw top) or the side dishes and salads. On the other hand, the beef is really good.
Maybe now you will tell us about you adventures with Champagne cocktails (at Michael's and at home.)
Posted by: Robert (the Single One) | October 12, 2008 3:17 PM
I think they should run an old column (suitably labeled as such). It would certainly be interesting.
Posted by: matt hudock | October 12, 2008 4:45 PM
I vote no more vacation for EL. The last two times you didn't write a review, it took me at least 15 minutes to realize that you didn't write one, or they didn't switch sections on me. Enough is enough!
Posted by: mmmcorn | October 12, 2008 5:28 PM
Good morning blog. To celebrate my own personal month of monkeys, I invite you to view this video of monkey waiters in Japan:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1DBuFgt_Ug
Posted by: Owl Meat Gravity | October 13, 2008 9:21 AM
Gee, I love their cute little outfits too!
Posted by: Susan WSNAJ | October 13, 2008 10:50 AM
RTSO, please don't be so disparaging of wines with screw tops. They are coming back in a big way, because of issues with corks tainting wine, and it is no longer a hallmark of inferiority. Rather, it should be viewed as a sign that the winemaker is concerned about quality and willing to respond to changes in the marketplace.
Posted by: chris | October 14, 2008 6:37 AM
It is getting to the point where I am glad to see a plastic cork or a screw top due the number of corked wines I have run into the past few years. Since 99% of the wine in the world is best consumed within a year of bottling these methods of securing the bottles are just fine.
Posted by: Elite Elephant Lover | October 14, 2008 8:45 AM