The Paris Grill I admit that I am biased, and the last place in Asia where I would normally eat is a French bistro in a big hotel such as the Grand Hyatt, but friends and residents consistently recommended this restaurant as one of the best in Seoul.
My favorite tactic is to mention other regulars I know who have recommended this restaurant to me and, not incidentally, me to my new hosts.
(I recommend the restaurant in All Saints, Hereford).
But we who enjoy authentic Korean dishes recommend the restaurant more for its variety of spanking-fresh sushi and sashimi.
I also recommend the restaurant L'Olive (34-93-452-1990; www.rte-onive.com) on Balmes, near Passeig de Gràcia — excellent tapas.
Dad is equally taken with the home-made tabbouleh and mujadara, concluding that the food is "top class" and that he'll recommend the restaurant to his friends.
If you were looking for bird's nest, braised sea cucumber or sun-dried abalone preparations, I would recommend the restaurant without hesitation.
Would you recommend the restaurant to others?Remember, don't ask too many questions, or you might seem fake or even stalker-like.
That's a big part of what distinguishes and recommends this sweet, sweet restaurant, but Tilth, whose name refers to tilled earth, also boasts an organic certification — from the exacting Oregon Tilth association.
A docent recommended the restaurant for lunch.
